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Lucifer's Hammer is an excellent read that will get the mental gears turning. Ditto the recommendation.
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Pick a day off from work and go to your electrical panel. Throw circuit breaker to OFF except the fridge circuit (for obvious reason).. Leave it there all day and night. Can you get through the entire day/night easily or not? The next day after you throw all the circuits back on, start making notes about things that you found significant, things you noticed that were different, etc. How did you cook your meals? (Remember, fridge is technically off limits). Did you have hot water? Did you need hot water? What did you struggle with? How did the family cope? This is where you get your initial perspective and begin to cultivate your mindset. Oh yeah, if you want to go commado, throw your cell phones in the fridge for the entire time.
Have to make sure its all cottons or similar natural fibers and not polyester/nylon mixes (especially if you have acrylics and polyester fleece items, like say pajama bottoms and shirts)One other thing, keep a TUB full of dryer lint. The best fire starter out there, without having to spend extra money.
Be able to siphon gas and ride a dirt bike.
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Everything seems to be covered so far.
One other thing, keep a TUB full of dryer lint. The best fire starter out there, without having to spend extra money.
I keep plenty of it and use it when camping with my boys.
The MOST important, aside from everything else mentioned in the thread, is keeping in decent or good physical health.
I have talked to so many who say they are prepared, but are extremely over weight.
I am 5'10" and weigh 245lbs. I am considered over weight. I would be in optimal physical shape if I only weighed 210lbs. But......... I can still run a mile in the high 6 minutes. Just keep in shape the best you can while reading all the earlier produce survival books you can, and practicing what you can.
- Preston