preppan

>why do you prep
I don't.

Too poor.

does hording ammo count? because I do that.

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Natural Disaster (most likely, keep blankets, some canned food, matches, etc. handy)

Nuclear accident at the nearby plant (Not very likely, but a gas mask and Geiger counter would be nice)

Terrorist insurgency/Civil war
Highly unlikely, but it's every American's duty to be ready for one.
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>>31862281
I guess I prep for nuclear war since I think that is pretty likely (at least in my circle of friends who think the zombie apocalypse is a thing)

not very far, guns but nothing like seeds gas mask or water purifiers.

not very much

listed above

I live in the suburbs next to a small city
r8 and h8 m8s

>>31862281
I'm prepped for a Katrina-type natural disaster. A couple months of food and a month of water, plus filtration. In case of fallout I can shelter in place for a month, I think. I have enough tarps and mylar to seal in the living spaces, but no geiger counter or dose thingy or anything like that.

Next on my list is some sort of toilet system. Maybe just a bunch of 5-gal buckets that I can seal off as I fill them up.

I've never worried about a post-apocalyptic scenario, because in all likelihood I will be dead and if not there will be plenty of other people's stuff lying around.

>>31862739
>Maybe just a bunch of 5-gal buckets that I can seal off as I fill them up.

Bucket with trash bag liner. Another bucket with sawdust or fireplace ashes nearby. Crap in bucket, cover with a couple of scoops of sawdust or ashes. Replace lid. Bag gets close to full, tie shut and move to interim storage area.

When you can dispose of bags, wear a respirator with organic vapor cartridges. Dig a hole, slice bags with a razor, dump in hole. Bury. In 3 years, all that will remain is the plastic.

Btw, this is if you can't dig a latrine pit in the first place. It doesn't take much effort to put up a rudimentary outhouse. You still want to put ashes or sawdust in there occasionally, though.

>>31862979
Where did you learn this. You are right I am just suprised to see this info here

>>31862281
>>what are you prepping for
In Chiraq the biggest threat to life and limb and property is some kinda "Civil Unrest" a la L.A. Riots. There's also weather events like blizzards but eh.
>>how far along are you
Well I've devised a plan to get all my nearby relatives evac'd to the nearest safehouse i.e. mine, planned how to barricade and setup defenses, devised a schedule for who is on guard, I've taken stock of our supplies and got a general list of what my family is to bring with, as well as specifics related to each family member (My cousin's acoustic guitar, for example.) Additionally, we've always got plenty of boxed and canned food around, and assuming the power stays on we've got a freezer full of deer meat and other stuff, that'll hold us out for a while combined with supplies from all my family members. We (I) have got body armor, gas masks and filters, dog kibble, and various other knickknacks.
>>how has it impacted your life
I try not to let it get to me, but I found myself poking around my aunt's house to take stock of their supplies. She found my checklist and assumed it was a checklist for hunting season. I let her keep believing it, no need to worry her yet.
>>what are you focusing on hoarding/buying these days
Ammunition, I just went on a Bass Pro run and got ~$100 worth of various ammo. Next will be plywood and nails.
>>are you bugging out (for city dwellers) or staying in (rurals)
Bugging in is the best course of action, roads and expressways here are shit to begin with, add on rioters and people trying to leave, I'm better staying in, only leaving to escort my family here. The only problem I foresee is sleeping arrangements, but 2 beds, a futon, couch and air mattresses I think we'll make do.
>>shitposting
Englewood is the Dark Zone

>>31862281
>Be me
>Live in a state below the Mason Dixon line
>Constant talks of happening
I really with there would be one. Most would be fine. We're surrounded by farms because Yanks we're asshats after the war of Northern Aggression. MidWest is pretty cool with South, not so much with northeast or west.
Mfw everyone would starve except the deep red states.

>>31863111
North east would be deep red within 6 months of happening. Farm towns would fit in anywhere and despise the cities

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>>31862560

>Terrorist insurgency/Civil war
>Highly unlikely

read this:
http://www.resist.com/CWII.pdf

America is showing the symptoms of civil war on many different levels
its not some shitty fantasy either. Guy was in Yugoslavia conflict and Rhodesia (i think). He's already predicted a lot of shit that's happened so far. Oh, and he posts sources that back up his claims.
Real eye-opener.

>>31863185
I've thought about that.
>Northeast megalopolis
>50 Million people
>Less than 2% of US land mass.
That area would be a blood bath for reals in a "SHTF" or "WROL" situation. There would be no redemption of the area. People would sprawl out as soon as food ran out and all the farmers in the area would have to be ready for that number of people or leave.

The real question about the Northeast is how sustainable is the area without support from the surrounding areas? Not. Most of those 50 million have no applicable skills. It would be devastating.

>>31862979
Cool, thanks. I have water on my property so plan A is to manually fill my toilet tank with river water. The buckets are for a situation where I literally can't leave the house.

I like to hoard utilities that help me stay innawoods for as long as possible. Tools, building go bags, apparel, ammo for hunting and learning how to live innawoods. Already got most of the woodland down to memory like the back of my hand incase the happenings get too large to handle.
Grab SKS
Go innswoods.

>>31863328
Everyone below albany and above virginia would eat each other

>>31863111
>War of Northern Aggression
>fired on Fort Sumter
Stay deluded, dixie.

>>31863201
TL:DR

>>31862560

>Geiger counter would be nice
make your own out of a can and some tin foil
http://www.oism.org/nwss/s73p938.htm

>>31862739
gas generated by decaying waste will pop them, this guy's got the right idea
>>31862979

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Can anyone recommend a good bag? I have a lot of supplies ready for a go bag but they just sit on a shelf and i wouldnt be able to move them out fast if I needed to.
So what bags do you guys use? Im looking for something not too expensive but big and durable enough to last in a SHTF situation.
I almost bought a nice cheap one at a gun show last year but stopped at the last second because i noticed that the hooks holding all the straps were made out of cheapo ass metal that looked like it would snap after any abuse

>>31862593
> Airshit-tier stocked SKS with Dust Cover scope mount that will never hold zero
Get a better rifle setup

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>>31863201
clicked on link

....and Im on a list now. probably already was

>>31863026
I'm 57 years old. I just picked it up along the way. Along with mead making, and soap making. And a bunch of other ordinary stuff.

The most critical thing to stock up on is reference materials. Build up a good library, both electronic and hard copy. It's a good way to extend and expand your skillset.

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>>31863201

>>31863539

"Diverse" countries have always failed throughout history and ethnic divide/warfare is inevitable in America (think Balkan wars after U.S.S.R. fell). White people are on the shit list bc government will focus its energy against the largest threat to its power (white demographic).
If you live in a city you're fucked.
If you aren't black and live in the south around the black belt you're fucked.
If you aren't hispanic and live in Southwest/Texas you're especially fucked.
Gangs will become militias bc of their already existing organization and military power and will rule the cities and become deeply tied to politics
Basically its a giant shit show bc no country in history has tried to be this diverse/multicultural in such great numbers (since it always fails)
Find a safe space and bring your guns and friends with guns
That's about it

>>31863588
You were probably put on a list as soon as you came here anyway

>>31863638
>That's about it
Good to know

>>31862281

>what are you prepping for
Dinner
>how far along are you
Good to go
>how has it impacted your life
Definitely spiced it up
>what are you focusing on hoarding/buying these days
Seasoning
>are you bugging out (for city dwellers) or staying in (rurals)
It should be prime grilling season, but alas it's just too hot right now.
>shitposting
le ebin fug XD

>>31863528
>Legally succeed from Union who's exploiting you.
>Not allowing military installations in your territory.
>Tell Union to leave military installations
>"We'd rather have war"
>Okay, fine.
Stay deluded, Yank.

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>>31863724

>what are you prepping for
Civil War Part II
>how far along are you
Pretty good so far, need to order a shitload of MRE's and a couple other things that I could loot from a close Walmart before the... other members of society get there
>how has it impacted your life
not at all
>what are you focusing on hoarding/buying these days
food and ammo
>are you bugging out (for city dwellers) or staying in (rurals)
probably going to try and get to the mountains but I'd have to get through a major city first
>shitposting
Every day irl

But really I just expect that my unit would call us in, and that 35% at least would go AWOL right away

>>31862281

>what are you prepping for
everything and nothing
>how far along are you
not properly prepared but it's better than nothing
>how has it impacted your life
hasn't really
>what are you focusing on hoarding/buying these days
firearms and related parts and ammunition mostly as a hobbyist
>are you bugging out (for city dwellers) or staying in (rurals)
fortifying and holing up largely because my family refuses to leave in a state of emergency
>shitposting
.40 S&W is useful, dare I say the optimal round for all uses :^)

Anyone know if Oppenheimer has opined on EMP, and his wisdom on the matter?

>>31863026
>He doesn't read little house on the Prarie
Git good

>>31864375
It wouldn't be that bad but a light sneeze can take out most US infrastructure.

>>31862593
>Tacticool machete

Kys with it

>>31863201
>http://www.resist.com/CWII.pdf
>>>/pol/

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>> What are you prepping for

I decided that given my situation and the local geography, being prepared for a 30 day loss of power/water/ability to buy goods was all i can do. Either civil unrest will end in that period of time or I will know within a week or two that I need to move to a location where civilization still exists. My rent house is close to the sheriff's station and a hardware store i used to work at. There's also a feed mill down the street. I have a 6000 gallon swimming pool in the back yard that could act as a clean water source after being treated correctly. We have natural gas. In theory we could live off grain after the dried MREs and canned food are gone. I have access to all the tools and a generator if needed. Security is the biggest threat in the short term, but i have hundreds of rounds of ammo for my rifle and handgun.

Its pretty hard to justify a full prep. You need a fsmily sized farm and the skills and tools to live 100% off grid to really call yourself preped

>>31862593
>at least in my circle of friends who think the zombie apocalypse is a thing
You should get better friends since they're clearly underage or retarded. Also get a proper knife and machete

>>31865843
MOAR

>>31864411
EMPs are a fucking nightmare, there's not a single country in the world capable of dealing with this threat. Best case scenario is the affected area gets sent back in time to 1910, worst case scenario is that the ensuing chaos completely obliterates whatever sense of territorial, institutional and societal cohesion such area had.

>>31863033
I have a fully prepped farm outside of Chicago past oswego, If taxes went away tomorrow and i had a few more farm hands we are self sustainable.
Come find us bro, godspeed.

I don't prep but my neighbor does so I'm just going to kill him and take his shit. Thanks idiot.

>> What are you collecting

Ammo, Freeze dried food, medicine, contraband for trade

Out/In

In for now. There is a reserve base 20 miles away, and plenty of agriculture in the area. I see no reason to leave. Cities are doomed. I have a wide skill set. I can find gainful work or at least a way to barter food and water if the time comes

>>31863201
Ain't click that shit ty

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>>31863557
>not too expensive but big and durable
kelty redwing 50 (50 liter)
-gen purpose, internal frame, mid-size pack, simple, durable
..if 50L is too small, coyote 80 & redcloud 110 are likely suitable
these kelty bags are great value
..my redwing is a 2012-2014 production i believe and i can only speak to the quality & features of these models, many retailers still have the older bags at lower prices

i personally like large alice bags & they can be found at surplus stores in like-new condition for well under $100
-external-frame, one-size KINDA fits all,
less than ideal ergonomics, durable, simple

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>>31864038
DELETE THIS

What do you guys think of Mountain House cans?

>>31863201
If someone was dumb enough to click on the link, can we get caps?

>>31866259
I'll bite the bullet just to see if I can find something lulzworthy in it.

>>31865936
we one second after now! But seriously this is my biggest fear. I am in DFW and I am pretty sure we would be fucked. oh well I am hording ammo, food, water, and tradeable items like lighters and such.

>>31866278
Anything good ?

I am prepping for natural disaster mainly. I have guns and ammo covered and have begun focusing on food/water at the moment.

I think i have about 5 gallons of purified water in jugs, 3 24 packs of bottled water, and a 6 gallon water container for sanitation. I also bought a sawyer squeeze and a sawyer mini. Also picked up some water purification tabs and 2 gallons of bleach.

I have about a weeks worth of canned goods, mainly chili, pork and beans, cambells soups, vienna sausages, chef boy ar Dee's, tuna, and chunks of chicken.

I have most major camping gear you would need including a super sweet camping portapotty.

Now im starting to address my lack of battle ready gear. I took the plunge and bought a plate carrier but lack everything else including plates, mag pouches, everything. Now I'm looking at finding a type 56 chest rig and belt i can hang a few pouches off and a holster.

Ohh yeah, i also need a radio anf have been reading up on the baofeng everyone else has.

What i miss?

>>31866433
medical/first aid

>>31866452
I have an old basic kit with bandaids and bandages, gauze, and antibiotic ointments.

I really need to update it though, you're right.

>>31862281
Go away /dhs/ /fbi/

>>31866433
>super sweet camping portapotty
Hi my car camping friendo.

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>>31866574
Anyone who doesn't have one is missing out.

I can't camp without it anymore and digging a hole is so beneath me now.

>>31863528
But he's right

>>31864375
I seem to recall that he has, can't remember the gist of it.

I've browsed through the EMP Commission report, and some other (iirc, military test documents), the findings are all over the map. Now there's a new EMP Commission report for 2016 that looks pretty gloomy.

What I've gleaned from the various sources is that the grid is our vulnerable point. As I understand it, an EMP won't do much to anything electronic that's smaller than about a 2-1/2 yards. Cars and trucks will restart, etc.

Things like the grid and commercial radio station antennae, etc., will be fucked. I'm not sure about anything plugged into the grid. If it's plugged in and turned on, it's probably toast. Plugged in, turned off, I suspect will survive. Anything protected from lightning should be fine.

The grid in the affected area will crash hard. Figure 1 detonation will take down 1/4 to 1/3 of CONUS. We'll be a while recovering from that.

The appropriate prep for this is a deep pantry- 18 to 24 months of regular foodstuffs. You also want to have a seedbank, 1/3 of which gets replaced annually.

Be able to access water, and know how to filter, purify, and distill water from any source.

Know your neighbors, know what they're likely to be able to bring to the table. It'll take a community to pull through this shit.

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I prep a little but im way behind where I want to be.

>>31866278
there's nothing wrong with the link. It's all legit. The author seems to provide a lot of statistics and historical references to back up what he''s saying

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>>31864038
YOU SON OF A BITCH

>>31864038
I'm a Yankee, but I can sympathize with the Rebs. One thing that everyone can agree on, though, is that what Sherman did to Georgia was brutal and inhuman.

>>31863625
>ordinary
>for modern urbanites

>>31869426
What did Sherman do to Georgia? Also, who is Sherman?

>>31869809
He was a union general and basically nothing short of mass rape, murder, and pillaged a massive stretch of land.

>>31869809
If only there was some sort of universal search engine on the internet where you could look up those simple things.

>>31869809
>>31869988

"This war differs from other wars, in this particular. We are not fighting armies but a hostile people, and must make old and young, rich and poor, feel the hard hand of war."

"War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform it. The crueler it is, the sooner it will be over."

"My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom."

"I would make this war as severe as possible, and show no symptoms of tiring till the South begs for mercy."

"I intend to make Georgia howl."

- General William Tecumseh Sherman

If Sherman did today what he did to Georgia he would be called a monster.

>>31863201
>That URL
I'm already on a fucking list thanks to linuxforums.org, I ain't clicking that shit.

>>31870034
No shit you think maybe just maybe marching 300 something fucking miles killing, raping, burning everything within reach makes you a monster who would've thought.

>>31862593
>meme tier sks and sks accessories
>machete saw for when you need to re-enact the Book of Eli
>adding walmart knife and baton to the 'arsenal'
>stumpy boots denote manlet feet
>redundant revolver
>messy room
>no food, water, spare ammo, medicine, tools
>"This coat is a vital prep"

Diagnosis

Keep the pack and glock, both are fine. Un-bubba sks to have serviceable rifle. Leave machete in the garden shed where it belongs, acquire canned and dried food, water filter, decent first aid kit

>>31869442
None of it is voodoo or rocket science. Every time you change a flat, or light a bbq, or change the oil in your lawn mower, you're reinforcing skills and adding another couple of datapoints to your knowledge bank.

A lot of what you learn from mundane daily tasks is what you'll use when shit goes south. It's not all about who can operate the hardest with the biggest beard, it's also about who can fix the generator to keep the freezer running.

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Anyone looking for long-term food storage, LCP Camping Food is having their big sale starting today. Not trying to shill, but their #10 cans are 45% off through November.

>>31870516
>LCP
fuck, I mean LDP

>>31870423
>It's not all about who can operate the hardest with the biggest beard, it's also about who can fix the generator to keep the freezer running.
This is sensible information based on logic and reasoning, and therefore not appropriate for /k/ or 4chan. Please cease this and begin shitposting and memeing, or move to another website.

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>>31870078
(You) know what I mean.

>>31862281
>what are you prepping for
Natural disaster / civil unrest
>how far along are you
I am ready to bug out or hunker down. Friends just started to get serious about prepping and I am helping them.
>how has it impacted your life
Hasn't really. You can't tell at my day job unless you directly ask me.
>what are you focusing on hoarding/buying these days
A few spare AR lowers and ammo (though this has more to do with election).
>are you bugging out (for city dwellers) or staying in (rurals)
I have plans for both. I live within raiding distance of two major cities (NYC and Philly) so I have bags and a small group organized to get out if a big event goes down (like a hurricane directly hitting NYC or a Philly chimpout) but for most scenarios it is sticking it out at home till the society gets its shit back together.

>There are people who prep for nuclear war
Someone hasn't seen Threads

>>31869988
Good to know, thanks.

>>31870008
If only people weren't afraid to communicate with other people in fear of being shown to not know something.

>>31871176
Oops. My bad. Here, let me fix it

F-35 WEAK J-20 STRONG MURRIFATS BTFO
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LONGEST RETREAT IN HISTORY CARRIERS ARE DEATHTRAPS ABRAMS IS WEAK TIN CAN BTFO BY MONKEY MODEL MONKEYS

RAIDERS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL, BABY!

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>>31863201

>I clicked on the link

>then checked out the actual website

>I'm probably the brownest person here that isn't black or hispanic (nor an akbar)

>I might be on a watchlist full of racist white guys

>your edgy list has now been muddied

>mfw

>>31870423
on this note, what usually goes wrong with generators is they occasionally de-energize. all you need to do to flash the field and fix it is run wires from the output to any battery, 9v is easiest, for a few seconds while it's not running.

that's also how you get $300 generators for $20 at garage sales.

>>31862448

ramen and water bro. stash ramen and bottled water

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>>31872561
>RAIDERS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL, BABY!

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>>31864038
fucking carpet baggin yank

>>31869809
An American Hero. Shame he never ran for president.

>>31872781
Why ramen?
Isn't it like, super unhealthy for you?