Thread: What did you do today to prep?

Originally Posted by CHLChris

The height DOES make a difference.

righto:

for every 10.20 centimetres (4.016 in) of elevation, it produces 1 kilopascal (0.145 psi) of pressure

I wonder if the amount of elevated water changes the formula seems to me that it would.

I picked up another 1000 rnds of 9mm.

I took the day off work and went and enjoyed this beautiful day by rockclimbing....it didn't help me prep at all, but hey: someones gotta be the grasshopper.

Originally Posted by Sun195

Bought a Mr. Heater Buddy Heater for this winter - they keep saying things will be bad this winter, so this will be a little extra heat in the house. Also picked-up a six-pack of propane canisters for it.

For exactly this reason (a really cool indoor propane heater) I will be buying an adapter hose that allows me to use full-size 30-lb. propane tanks with appliances intended for 1-lb. mini canisters.

I received 4 weeks of food from eFoodsdirect, as well as a garden seed kit.

Originally Posted by CHLChris

For exactly this reason (a really cool indoor propane heater) I will be buying an adapter hose that allows me to use full-size 30-lb. propane tanks with appliances intended for 1-lb. mini canisters.

Next on my list - also want to get an adapter hose for my Coleman 2-burner stove. Things run a lot longer on the larger tanks. You should read online about the adapter hoses for the Buddy heaters - I think you also need a filter or the burner get gunked-up. Something to do with the propane sitting in the hose.

On my "getting ready for winter" theme, bought a Rayovac LED Lantern for when the power goes out. These get good reviews over at Candelpower Forums (and elsewhere). I already have an Aladdin Lantern that I really like, but the Rayovac runs forever and no pesky flame to worry about.

I purchased a 55 gal blue water barrel and re-read some preparation literature.

Hey tdkguy'
Where did you get your. 55 gal. Blue water barrel. Looking for one myself.
Thx A1

I studied up on some Compass/Map reading skills with my brother-in-law. We both had a basic general knowledge, but took it a bit further with what we learned. Getting lost is not an option anymore. Looking into getting an analog compass, as mine is very accurate(gps+magnetic combined, with internet if available), but digital and hence limited by battery life.

Also, double checked ALL my guns to make sure they were cleaned, and cleaned the ones that weren't since the last time I shot them. Did a trade and got a new gun yesterday, so test fired it/function checked it yesterday(dirty from previous owner) and cleaned it today, it is so much smoother now, but worked flawlessly yesterday, look forward too a much better time shooting it next time. Looked up some new sights for it, and plan on ordering them this week.

Did a little maintenance clean on my CCW and oiled it, making sure it will run perfect in case I need to use it.

Double checked pantry, and ensured we have enough food to last us (4 of us) at least a week(on normal rations), just on reserve stores we have, not including the normal 2 weeks of groceries we have on hand (every payday shopping) normally. When stretching it, we could easily last 1-1/2 months without outside food sources. I plan on extending this out to a month + 2 weeks, able to go out to 2-3 months without outside food sources, but need to source more long term storage for water to make the food count.

The family isn't too big on disaster prep and criticize me some for mine, so I make sure to disguise it as just buying extra food, or extra "practice ammo". They seem to understand an AM/FM battery powered radio and flashlights as an appropriate "just in case" thing to have. I plan on purchasing a portable CB/shortwave radio as well as at least 1 pair of long range walkie-talkies (30 miles line of sight) for communication in case things deteriorate, also my Brother-in-law has some that can work off the same frequencies so we can communicate as well from house to house (under 4 miles with obstructed line of sight) in case of emergency and the phones going down.

You're definitely on the right track friend. A lot of people don't realize how difficult it can be to get "family" to cooperate! The lone gunman, or guy who's been preparing for years, and got into a relationship afterward does not have the same problems. Kudos to anyone who's been prepping for a long time, but sometimes it takes the love of a family to make you begin to fear, and want to prepare..........as opposed to someone who began it as a pet project, or a hobby. Keep it up buddy, eventually they'll get used to it...and maybe one day appreciate it! (we all hope not right?)

I shaved off all my hair to prevent the infestation of lice in the ZOMBIEPACOLYPSE!
and thought about buying .22 ammo before I took a nap.

Originally Posted by accurateone

Hey tdkguy'
Where did you get your. 55 gal. Blue water barrel. Looking for one myself.
Thx A1

* Seattle Conservation Corps - Seattle. Rain barrels are available for $75 plus tax and shipping. Delivery is available within the Seattle City limits at $15 for the first barrel and $5 for each additional barrel. Rain barrels may also be picked up at the Seattle Conservation Corps office at Magnuson Park between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Call 206-684-0190 for directions.
* Coal Creek Utility District - Rain Barrels available in Newcastle. Call 425-235-9200
* MJD Distributions Garden Center - 17212 Aurora Ave N., Seattle. Sells a variety of 50, 55 and 60-gallon, plastic barrels and 175 and 275-gallon, large water tanks. They are recycled, food-grade quality containers. Call to confirm availability. Delivery is available. 206-391-4058.
* Pacific Industrial Supply - 1231 S. Director St., Seattle. 206-682-2100.
* Dan Borba - Tacoma. Sells 60-gallon, food-clean, fully assembled barrels with brass fittings and removable mesh screens. Delivery and installation available in western Washington. Contact for more information. 253-272-8173 or naturalrainwater@yahoo.com.
* HRI-Containers - 8304 N. Regal St., Spokane. Custom made to your specifications. 509-994-7390.
* Flotation Services - Seattle. 425-652-0205.
* Grady Barrels - Poulsbo. 360-516-0023.

There are many sources out there, if you google for awhile, you'll probably find a few better "local" deals........just use you're imagination and figure out what local sources USE these.
For instance, most car washes use 55 gallon drums for their soap. When cleaned thoroughly, they are food grade.

Originally Posted by phathom

I studied up on some Compass/Map reading skills with my brother-in-law. We both had a basic general knowledge, but took it a bit further with what we learned. Getting lost is not an option anymore. Looking into getting an analog compass, as mine is very accurate(gps+magnetic combined, with internet if available), but digital and hence limited by battery life.

Also, double checked ALL my guns to make sure they were cleaned, and cleaned the ones that weren't since the last time I shot them. Did a trade and got a new gun yesterday, so test fired it/function checked it yesterday(dirty from previous owner) and cleaned it today, it is so much smoother now, but worked flawlessly yesterday, look forward too a much better time shooting it next time. Looked up some new sights for it, and plan on ordering them this week.

Did a little maintenance clean on my CCW and oiled it, making sure it will run perfect in case I need to use it.

Double checked pantry, and ensured we have enough food to last us (4 of us) at least a week(on normal rations), just on reserve stores we have, not including the normal 2 weeks of groceries we have on hand (every payday shopping) normally. When stretching it, we could easily last 1-1/2 months without outside food sources. I plan on extending this out to a month + 2 weeks, able to go out to 2-3 months without outside food sources, but need to source more long term storage for water to make the food count.

The family isn't too big on disaster prep and criticize me some for mine, so I make sure to disguise it as just buying extra food, or extra "practice ammo". They seem to understand an AM/FM battery powered radio and flashlights as an appropriate "just in case" thing to have. I plan on purchasing a portable CB/shortwave radio as well as at least 1 pair of long range walkie-talkies (30 miles line of sight) for communication in case things deteriorate, also my Brother-in-law has some that can work off the same frequencies so we can communicate as well from house to house (under 4 miles with obstructed line of sight) in case of emergency and the phones going down.

Phantom--you rock! Way to take care of your fam.


All I did was work on learning to make survival bracelets out of 550 cord. I'm way behind....

Went on a 4-day backpacking trip in Montana grizzly country. Hiked a couple thousand feet in elevation changes multiple times with a full pack. Saw a mother grizzly with two cubs on Saturday about 300 yards away while fishing and Sunday morning, we spotted a lone grizz about 200 yards from camp.

Physical fitness is huge, and don't wait until it's too late to figure out that your bug out bag is too heavy or your physical fitness is lacking to do the tasks you will be required to survive.

nothing as fun as wenis, but I canned oysters, green beans, and crab.

Rotated 30 gallons of water (that I should have done six months ago). I loathe this task.

Wrote pull-dates on my MRE's (not sure why I didn't do this when I bought them).

September 11 seemed like a good day to check my disaster supplies.

Dillon xl 650. Fitted about 1/3 of the parts of this machine. Getting the mounting base to fit on my heavy duty bench took three trials with various bolts. I am going very slowly because each sequential step is critical. So far it looks great.

Packaged 50# of bread flour and 50# all purpose flour.

Researched best prices on more aquatainers.

Cleaned every firearm I own over the course of three days. I have to admit, I had to look up a couple of the disassembles online. The worst was reassembling the Ruger Mark III 22/45, what a pain in the A55.

In the process of selling my BOB, Bug Out Boat , to buy some preps.

Purchased a simple siphon kit to live in my car bag
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