‘Collapse’ Preparations Push Skyrocketing Survival Gear Sales
- Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:19pm by
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As the U.S. economy tanks and the Mid-East appears poised for war, a chain of survival gear stores in Missouri has reported a jump in sales due to people getting ready for the possible ‘collapse’ of society.
Steve Dorsey, a manager at one of the Uncle Sam’s Safari Outfitters stores in Webster Groves told KMOX-Radio that: “We had to order fifty cases of the meals ready to eat to keep up with the demand in the past three months. That’s not normal. Usually we sell 20 to 30 cases in a whole year.”
When local stores start running out of MREs– specially packaged meals ready-to-eat, generally for the military– that seems to be a sign of strong public anxiety.
Steve Dorsey also told reporters that sales has been picking up since the Arab Spring revolts and with the continued specter of a global economic collapse hanging over America.
‘Collapse’ preparations are apparently not just for the outdoorsman either. Dorsey claimed that wealthy patrons from cities have been buying up the gear as well, telling KMOX that:
“I’ve had people in here that are very wealthy and they’ve spent thousands of dollars just on backpacks that they fill with survival gear, one for each person of their family and something where they can just grab a bag and get out of Dodge.”
The survivalists‘ plans for a collapse aren’t limited to any one route, according to Dorsey. Some are stocking up on freeze-dried meals for home, others are stashing food at remote locations outside of cities they would flee to in the event of major incident. In other cases, families are setting up communal safe havens where 20 or 30 people will gather in the event of a collapse.
Dorsey gave his analysis of the situation as “people are scared. They don’t know where this country is going. They think we’re on a downward spiral with just dramatic, crazy spending. People just don’t know what’s going to happen.”
That much seems increasingly obvious, whether one is out storing up on MREs or not.
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Bro Geo Too
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:00pm`
Follow this link to an excellent website that looks at survival from a scriptural standpoint. If you find it helpful, please pass it along to your friends and family. Thanks.
http://preparedchristian.net/
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:32pmWhat’s up with the “BEWARE OF EXPLODING TURKEYS” Alert from Homeland Security?
What’s next, “BEWARE OF EXPLODING PACKAGES DISGUISED AS GIFTS” at Christmastime?
“WATCH OUT FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE HANGOVERS!!”
“BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR GIANT PINK AND WHITE RABBIT ATTACKS ON EASTER!”
“BE WARY OF NUCLEAR FIRECRACKERS AND DIRTY BOMBS ON THE 4TH OF JULY!”
“STAY VIGILANT OF MONSTERS ON HALLOWEEN!!!”
“IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!”
MONICNE
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:34pmWe are also trying to find a link that explains Survivalist Products from a marketing standpoint, along with Gold and precious metal products in time for the Christan Holidays. This will include tee shirts.
TEA
Report Post »robert
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:43pmWe have a tri-county militia in my area that consists of about 1500 active memnbers and literally thousands of uncommitted supporters. Mostly formed on the basis of self-defense about 15 years ago, it has since re-emerged with a lot of new faces. It is also involved with educating people to be prepared for emergencies, such as hurricanes and rioting. As many say: “Hope for the best, but prepare fr the worst.”
While MRE’s are definitely an excellent long-term survival item, people should know also that for immediate consumption ordinary grocery store canned goods are a tastier, less expensive alternative to nourishment in the short term. (Two years or less) While manufacturers advise rotating canned goods every tear and a half, they can be untainted and perfectly safe to eat up to three years old. I’m speaking from personal experience and would advise people to determine for themselves what is safest for them. Some say in a controlled temperature environment canned goods have been known to be perfectly o.k. for up to five years, but I can’t verify that with actual experience.
Is all this surge toward survival unmerited? Hardly. Never in the history of this country has so many problems and potential problems converged as they have right now.
As many, many pundits are alleging, we are headed for economic times the likes of which have never been experienced before, and never has the country contained so many people who hate it.
Lock and load.
Report Post »YoungBloodNews
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:57pmI have been preaching this for awhile. Id recommend buying a bow and arrows if you can. When your hunting or defending yourself you won’t be heard, plus you can reuse the ammo.
Also make sure you have a data stick with copies of all your info on it (birth cert, license, etc.)
Here is an awesome site I found a while back. The bloggers name is Ferfal, he’s just a regular guy and lived through the collapse in Argentina. He gives you real advice on how to prepare and then deal with the coming crisis. Read through all his older posts too, I was hooked.
http://ferfal.blogspot.com/
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:03pmI’ll just go to my happy place high in the temple of my mind. There will be so much poaching that food will be scarce. And hunters will fight hunters over carcasses of deer. People think they will flee to the mountains, but millions of other people are thinking the same thing. I think I will just stay put right where I am at.
Report Post »followthefounders
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Report Post »birther2012.com
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:21pmFood is our greatest depensency. http://www.foodinsurancetour.com is also a great place to get started on food reserves.
Report Post »ElaineA
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:03pmThanks! I didn’t know I needed or wanted that until you showed the way. GOD bless you.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:20pm@YoungBloodNews
Report Post »Hi Guy; bow and arrows, great idea. As for Flash Drives; back up your data on a few of them. They have a tendency to die when you least want them to. I know, I‘m one of the world’s best data recovery experts on USB flash drives. (Also known as jump drives, thumb drives, sneaker drives, etc.) Never trust your data on only one Flash Drive. And thanks for the link!
BlackAce41
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:52pmIt pay to learn how to hunt and build your own stuff. I have ever resorted to Dumpster Diving. It is Amazing people throw out.
Report Post »jcm9079
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:11pmIt’s good to be prepared. I get all my stuff from here: http://www.emergencyessentialsstore.co/
They have almost everything you will need in case of disaster or economic collapse. I call it the attack of the Zombies. :)
They have Survival kits, Bugout kits, Long term food storage, Tactical Gear and more.
I’m ready. My bugout place is all setup and ready to go. I have over a year’s worth preparedness.
Report Post »YoungBloodNews
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:20pm@MONK
Start with his first blog postings(I think like 2008) then work forward. He actually tells a lot of whats in the book he wrote because it was a comment posted by a follower that recommended he take all the info and self-publish (and I believe the post is still in the comment section to back this up), so its not like he was all about the $$$. His English is fun to read at times and the part where he talks about how driving changed and going into your house were eye opening.
Report Post »mils
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:54pmYou folks are doing a LOT OF ADVERTISING FOR PRODUCTS ON HERE…
Report Post »YoungBloodNews
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 9:20pm@MILS
Mine is not an ad, just a good source for real life info ;)
Report Post »dogpatch65
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 10:02pmThis is normal. I figure between the Occupiers, and concerned citizens, this is to be expected given the times in which we’re living.
Report Post »Unix
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 10:09pmOh yes, I cashed in all of my defunct retirement accounts and spent all of it on food, calcium hypochloride (water purifier chemical – yes pool shock), I can purify 200,000 gallons of water, several guns, a ton of ammo, and lots of other stuff; got rain barrels, seed (open pollinated) and some silver and gold…I started doing this when I saw and heard our dear leader for the first time – Obamao!
yet i feel like I am not totally prepared, but I sleep better at night…you see I lived through a socialized democracy and a civil war – it was not fun at all. This is crazy town alright, and the ship is going down, nothing anyone can do about it now, I don’t care who gets elected!
I am not bugging out, I am staying put, and will protect what I have and my family with extreme prejudice if threatened. I will help anyone out that I can, but it won;t be much, I am not a rich person. My wife and kids, family and friends laugh at me, I have a feeling they won’t be laughing long.
God Bless America
Report Post »RossPoldark
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 10:33pmThanks for that. Good link.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:36pmUNIX!
Your in good company! I just hope we can ID each other before we shoot. I like the idea of colors! A Mack truck hat or John Deer hat makes you good to go. Something. They thought I was crazy at first and got a little excited, but the more they see the more they think the ole man might be right to be prepared. Is that a foof sale on TV! See ya!
Report Post »Goldigger
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:38pm@Monicne go to
http://www.providentmetals.com/
For all your PM and Food Storage items
Report Post »VISITORNUMBER3
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:51pm@ ELIASIM:
You could be right but here’s something to consider: Look back at the Katrina aftermath. Not many fled to the mountains. They waited for the government to come and save them. When it didn’t happen immediately, many gangs of people went on looting and burning sprees taking whatever they wanted from people they encountered…It’s probably be a good idea for people to be prepared for the worst just in case.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 12:04amEducate yourself on the shelf life of regular items you can buy in the grocery store.
We are working on various beans that are good well into 2013, then we have the next batch ready after that. We put the exp date on top of the cans with a Sharpie, then separate into different totes. We always keep things in totes to help with longevity.
Canned items should be kept in dark areas. Many, many grocery-store items last well over a year, with some easily making it 2 or more years. Rotate by using the oldest first. Pasta and cereals, which we keep in both plastic bags and then inside of a tote, last quite awhile.
I would plan to utilize the grocery-store things first, with mixing in a freeze-dried item in from time to time for variety. While I have MRE’s, they are expensive, and with regular store-bought items, you can go quite a long period with plenty to eat.
Another thing (besides firearms and plenty of ammo), is a generator. You can have them wired to come on automatically. You’ll need to keep gas stabilizer in the tank and start it from time to time, as Ethanol gas will gum up the fuel system. Keep the tank full, with 5 gal cans in reserve. Treat those extra cans, too! Lights in the yard will keep the roaches away at night.
Report Post »TXBadOneToo
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 2:39amI hope this MONICNE never knocks on my door if/when the **** hits the fan. I won’t even toss out one single MRE.
Report Post »Jomil48
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 6:32amHope for the best, Prepare for the worst.
Report Post »321481
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 7:36amThanks for the web site tip, it is great, I already shared it with a friend too!
Report Post »SLAPTHELEFT
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 7:38amThe people are scared? Scared?
No sir, we are not scared. Preparation does not equal fear. Uncertain yes. Scared no. Let’s see- we are importing Somali Muslims- they’re really decent folk. We have our enemies within our borders ready to strike when the boss says go. The breakdown of this system is necessary for all of the criminals in govt to cover their collective money trail. Scared?
We are prepared. We have nothing to fear.
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:53amThe few that I clicked on do not get much traffic…Trust but verify!
Report Post »Unix
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 11:03amDear Cheif, you will know me instantly, I will have my Blaze moneker on my uniform…
Sgt Unix Crust…you can bet your bottom dollar we will never meet, but spiritually we will be together.
You know 2 years ago, I had a neighborhood meeting, only 4 showed up out of 200, the apathy is apparent. Now they all know I have prepared, yes I will help them, but they will have to be my army, my plow, my pickets…
God Bless America
Report Post »Sgt. Unix Crust
Choctaw25
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 11:23amFirst thing you should learn is that when the POOP hits the fan and it will if Nobama is reelected. If you have all your money in a Bank, how are you going to get to it, when Nobama issues an “Executive Order” for all banks to remain closed and allow no withdrawls??????????? They are setting the stage for it now, can anyone say “Occupy Where ever”.
Report Post »Only those smart ones, who have cash on hand, in a safe, in their home will survive.
OH, keep a BIG gun and plenty of ammo on hand too.
anonpersonage
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 1:59pmIt may seem crazy but the Bible gives clear answers concerning the events that are now taking place in our world and what they mean. Be informed and check out http://www.bibleprophecytruth.com
Report Post »woemcat
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:59pmmy problem w/ freeze dried food is most of it contains milk and other things i’m fatally allergic to. i have written some of the companies (like the ones Beck endorses) and suggested vegan plans for those who can’t consume the regular versions.
MONICNE
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:37pmGB and others agree that when we humans get hungry enough, we will eat anything edible. Vegans, no-nuts, lactose intolerant and other special food users are usually just whiners seeking attention.
TEA
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:54pmI know what you mean .. I am gluten free .. I have loaded up on rice and cans of tomatos among other things .. haven’t found and MRS that would work so far.
Report Post »birther2012.com
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:23pmDon’t go with freeze dried. Low heat dehysration is the route to go. Check out http://www.foodinsurancetour.com and find out if food reserves are right for you.
Report Post »DMONIC
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:55pmOh now thats funny! But I love cats, so ill empathize just this once… ; )
Report Post »Fly on the Wall
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:19pmI’ll bet Glenn is thrilled…maybe he can sell some more of those “survival seed” kits. Just don’t plant them outside in contaminated dirt or where the neighbors can steal your produce. And make sure they aren‘t the old seeds he didn’t sell earlier…might not germinate. ;-)
Report Post »dsind
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:46pmmonicne;
“no-nuts”….
Report Post »you said it!
mils
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 9:28pmI TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH DEHYDRATED OVER FREEZE DRIED…Freeze dried tastes better..it costs a couple of cents more…but well worth it. you don’t want to be eating rubber or cardboard.
We did an extensive search of “storage foods” before we bought.
Also…if you can only put away canned goods that is good too…a couple of cases of this, that/…watch for sales…
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 4:10amMONICNE is really ENCINOM spelled backwards……. a regular troll on here……….the comments made by it shows that it thinks we believe whatever it posts.
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:55amLook harder they do have vegan. Which I am not a fan of at all…
Report Post »angelonquest2000
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 3:57pmYou can freeze dry alot of stuff in your own oven at 250 * beans etc. Also cereals can be canned to last a long time, they can be heated in an oven and canned that way. I put flour in my freezer and it has lasted great. There are ways. My father was a hunter so he taught us to be prepared. Unfortunately like someone mentioned only the christians seem to know what is goingon and others are complacent. My sisters are complacent, my brother and i are stocking up. I even started a small farm, and live in the mtns. God bless and good luck to all. I really like the bow and arrow idea. Thanks
Report Post »blaaaaackwoman
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:58pmThe Germans couldn’t even auction off all their bonds in their latest auction. 40% were unsold. BUNDT is the symbol to watch German bond price action. When this collapses the **** will hit the fan. What we are seeing now is just the prelude.
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 4:21amAnd thanks ROBERT and DESCENDANTOF56 for the information about canned food being good food to buy if you cannot afford MREs. I asked about MREs, found I could not afford them, and bought a few cans of food along with dried fruit. Now that I know I will continue buying grocery store items that last a couple years.
Report Post »Jomil48
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 6:37amto Turbo, lean to can your own food, encluding meat. If you know how to make, you will never go hungry.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 6:45amTurbocat…..
Report Post »Financially speaking, there are people making money from others anxiety. But, Turbo, it’s always been that way. Buy enough long term items (15-25 yr) to last 3-6 mo if you can swing it.
Really, as I said, there are many grocery-store things that last a long time, they are:
canned tomatoes/canned vegs. – canned beans – baked beans – cereals – etc, etc. You can eat these things out of the can, cold, if you have to but, you don’t have to do that.
Buy a small camp stove with two or three 20 lb tanks of LP gas to heat things up with.
decendentof56
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 7:41amBlaaaaak……
Sorry for the distraction. Commodities will be an important thing to consider. People will need things, whether you trade them for something you need, or give them to help someone out.
BTW, Blaaaaak, don’t take my earlier remarks about city curfews due to black/hispanic aggression personally. As with most all whites, we DO judge people by their character. I‘ve never had a white friend who doesn’t have black friends in which their skin color is never even thought of. It’s about who you are and how you act, not what color your skin is. It’s just a fact that [in cities] where there are major populations of blacks and hispanics, there is high crime.
Many blacks are fed up with it. The problem is with haters like Sharpton, Jackson, Farrakan, Wright, Maxine (and the rest of the CBC), who have a score to settle.
Report Post »Secessionista
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:51pmMost people have not thought about this all the way through. Food, ammo, shelter, water, a place to grow a crop of food. This is not even nearly enough. Think about 1 million people walking out of the city, hungry, thirsty, even if every last one of them are good guys. You will be over run simply by the foot traffic of tennis shoes as people walk to your front door to kindly ask for a glass of water for their infant.
Even if you had 50,000 rounds of ammo, and a well that pumps continuously, you could not sate this crowd. You could kill only 1/20,000th of them with the ammo, and you could allow only 1/10,000th of them drink from your well.
You would die from exhaustion just from pulling the trigger.
My math is probably a little off, it’s just a rom calculation, but you get the point. Man cannot live as an island, not today, not with this world population. You must have allies, circles of trust, neighbors you can count on. That sort of thing. Without that, you will die.
Report Post »korbin
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:16pmYou have made the smartest post yet. I couldn’t agree more. Don‘t forget the Government doesn’t want us to be prepared. They want us under their thumb. Your point about ammo is great, I have not only accounted for your scenario with spare bolt carrier groups, barrels, mags, cleaning supplies etc, its all worth nothing if your a lone wolf. they will come to your house to confiscate your firearms. Watch the “third reich” they have regular folks keeping eyes on us. NARCS home owner associations, churches etc, its all part of agenda 21. don’t believe me, watch video at. democratsagainstagenda21.com if this left wing lesbian tree hugging democrat doesn’t make you a believer no one and nothing can. You must build alliances with like minded people. We can’t go against the machine alone. Good points.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:16pmYou fai to see that you will not have to shoot everyone and if people are being killed, it will be spread out amoung others who will be protecting their own…And not everyone will steal to eat, some would rather die than to steal. It was not a problem during the great depression was it?.
Some of my family will probably try to come knock on my door….bad choice for them, they were warned and laughed at me. OOPSEY….Yea…It would be tempting to cap them, but instead a bag of rice and a hearty good luck, dont come back..
I feel like I am ready. I want to be there to rebuild the Republic with people who understand math, so you are out LOL
Report Post »Bro Geo Too
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:21pmWise advice – thanks.
Report Post »So Fla Kid
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:27pmHey…stop try’N to burst my bubble! I hate that.
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:40pmThe people who haven‘t thought it through are the ones who haven’t thought. Half that golden horde you’re talking about will eat themselves inside a week. More will just kill others. Some will head for the border and back to mexico. Some won’t make it out of their apartments, and a great many won’t make it out of the city. By the time those ‘millions’ reach my AO, they’re going to be pretty skinny or very helpful. As to giving the beggars food- not a chance. “He who does not work, neither does he eat”. Simple as that. I know Glenn is always talking about feeding those who don’t have any, but that’s his choice. They’ll earn it or go without with me.
Report Post »And better to die of exhaustion pulling the trigger than surrender what is mine to a bunch of thieves.
50BMG
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:32pmMaybe. Maybe your math is correct. Maybe it’s pointless.
But just maybe I refuse to go down without trying. Without putting up a fight.
You can decide that preparedness is useless. But just be sure not to show up at my door until I’ve exhausted my ammunition supply.
Report Post »bhohater
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 7:13pmHow safe you are depends on where you live. People living in or near big cities are at greater risk than those in remote areas or off the beaten path. I would only expect a few strays where I live, and when I stepped out with my 12 gauge I think they would move on. Too bad for them if they didn’t.
Report Post »bastone
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:11pmyou’re gonna die anyway
Report Post »Gypsy123
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 9:21pmAgree and one thing is suggested is the bug out bag ready to move and into a common area with friends. You need to have those friends now.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:44pmI agree with the circle of trust and allies. But your nearnest to the city will depend on the grim picture you paint. First they’ll be working on the low hanging fruit by going through the apartments, Church pantries and what not to get their fill. Then they’ll be stock pilling these things thus creating a war between themselves for the goods. They will not immediately think of hitting the suburbs for your stuff until their numbers and strength have withered. Your scenario is then a little less realistic. However, it will be your neighbors in that nice little master planned community that will be your immediate concern because they will all run to the stores but it will be too late then they will remember your sly comment in passing at the mail box that you better prepare with some extra stuffs. You will be the bread box for the hood. It will be hard to turn folks away esp when you’ve already rationed your food stuffs for only a year tops. This charity will eat into your plans and thus end your life shorter than expected. While they march onto the next handout….think about it.
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 7:10amSecessionista………
Some of us are survivors, and some are not! Most of the idiots will kill themselves trying to get out of the cities. If it actually gets as bad as you depict, and lawlessness rules, then visiting the country-boys will be the last place on the list of city rats.
As well, too many of us remember the blacks rioting in the 60‘s and the LA riots resulting from Rodney King’s well-earned beating. We know that it will be up to us to protect ourselves…. and we will! The police will not be able to prosecute us, as they would be too busy protecting their own families and, anyway, did they protect anyone in Newark, NJ; LA; Detroit, etc?
My guess is [in case of anarchy] that almost immediately there will be strict curfews placed in cities where there are significant black and hispanic populations. However, even normally law-abiding Whites will get testy when hunger and panic strike.
You say “man cannot live as an island”. Maybe…..but there will be many islands working together as we reset our country. People will realize they have to band together to protect each other. Not the city rats, but the hard-working, God fearing country folks.
Report Post »Secessionista
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 9:42amI see that many of you understood my point. Fighting against your neighbors (even ones that you have never met before) is a losing proposition. Allying with them and working together to rebuild a better world is a winning proposition. Giving away water to wanderers is for losers. Asking wanderers to come till the garden in exchange for water is a winner. Helping a neighbor in trouble builds an ally. Pointing a gun at them builds an enemy. There are myriad things that someone who is prepared can offer in exchange. Things that really do not cost a dime. A well has more water than you can ever drink – better to ask someone to have a drink in exchange for being a well guard at night. A farmer has more land that can produce more bounty than he could ever eat. Better to make a deal with him and offer to have some of your new water-drinking allies come and plant his crops and water them with your water, than to build a bigger fence between he and you. These circles of family, circles of neighbors, circle of communities – these are the power-houses of the brave new world. This is how it worked in Russia throughout the communist occupation, and this is how it will work here. Those who cloister themselves inside might live a year before their food runs out, they may be raped and pillaged without a single neighbor lifting a finger. Go talk to your neighbor – he is your greatest weapon, and you, his.
Report Post »Secessionista
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 9:52amOne final reminder – a man’s wealth is not measured by what is in his pocket. Rather, it is measured by what he accomplishes each day. When we are productive, we continuously build wealth. When we hold a bag of gold, our wealth slowly erodes. Building a new world requires that we all establish the criteria for ourselves that we be allowed to work productively. These circles of people that I spoke about – they allow man to do what he does best. They allow the jobs to be distributed, so that we don’t all have to be our own policeman, or our own fireman. They allow us to produce food, to fish, to hunt, to gather, to enjoy, to create art, to raise children, to prosper.
When the world collapses, each of us can go into “survival mode” if we so choose, but some of us are going to go into “prospering mode”, and it will be one of the best times in history to live. It is your choice.
In fact, there is no reason to not already be in “prospering mode” – have you been living life “right” up until now? If not, there is always time to change, even if the end of the world doesn’t happen. It’s a better way to live.
Report Post »MY Sons Dad
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:50pmI have been getting ready for 3 years now and I’m not ready. I an building wood burning stove in my yard. I planted 10 fruit trees, 6 grape vines,and 3 very large raised gardens. Started canning this fall. 27 cans of corn and 15 cans of carrots from my garden It will be bad for those just starting. And worse for those who don’t know. please get extra for others. God Bless All.
Report Post »Secessionista
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:52pmOK roger, I just need your address. ;-)
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:47pmSecessionista- so your plan is not to be one of those prepping but to be part of the horde and take from others. Better watch your six.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:48pmIm green!
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 7:26amBlaaaaak…………
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Secessionista
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 9:24am@WOLF: No. Humor is going to be useful in the new world. You should get yourself some – it may come in handy. Enjoying life, no matter what it brings you, is what living is all about. Sorrowing over yesterday brings only sadness, worrying about tomorrow brings only misery. Living today is what life is all about.
“May you live in interesting times” – it is a blessing for those who seize it, not a curse.
Report Post »KingCanon
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:50pmMRE‘s don’t necessarily need water. Better yes, but NOT necessary. Hunger would trump the heat.
SgtB
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:28pmConvenience beats the heat! Ever eaten an MRE cold vs. and MRE hot and then just thought…I bet without heating it up the taste is more mild and acceptable to stomach. I’m talking about you omlet with cheese!
During my time in the Marines I’ve hardly ever used the heater for anything more than to make a bomb. BTW, place the heater from the pouch in a sealable container. Preferably a 20 oz. bottle and then fill it about 1/4 with water and pitch it. It will either explode, melt the bottle and spray out, or shoot the lid off like a missile.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:49pmHaaa haaa haaa
TEA
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 4:58amENCINOM! Busted, troll!
Report Post »capecodsully
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:48pmHaving a muslim trained commie in the White House sure makes life interesting. At least some businesses thrive under Obama. Ammo and Food Insurance.
Report Post »Bodine
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:45pmNot only stocking up, but learning how, how on everything, like surviving in out local habitat. using it to create the things we would need to make it. Flours, yeasts, first aid, sources of water, growing cycles for food, etc etc Many, seem to think it is gold you need to get through these hard times, I bet ya pound for pound,, bullets for hunting and protection will be more often traded than gold if these times come to pass. Many will have not prepared and bullets are a poor mans gold! Stock up while ya can boys and gurls
Bodine
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:08pmSpot on. Sadly, in the first 6mos, a large percentage of folks will die from their own stupidity.
Report Post »JohnTwoFeathers
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:21pmYep Bodine, lived my whole life in WV. Hunt, fish, trap, garden. Built my own log home on 650 acres. I’ve been ready since I was born. Two tours in Nam. Been collecting gold and silver for thirty five years. Ammo out the wazzo. Since retiring in 03 have been a gun dealer for most of the county. Lock and Load and may the good Lord guide my ways.
Report Post »JohnTwoFeathers
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 11:38amWhen it becomes necessary to protect my tribe I will not be politicly correct.PS Don’t forget a Citizens Band Radio in your stash.
Semper Fi
Report Post »angelonquest2000
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 4:38pmI also think food will be good to barter with. 6-8 drops of bleach will purify a gallon of water. Wood stove, also if necessary a cave will maintain temp at 55 even if below zero outside.
Report Post »MTCOWBOY711
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:44pmHOPE…..I got enough food, and ammo,
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TurboCat
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 5:04amOblahblah or Oblama? Nothing is ever his fault!
Report Post »eramthgin
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:43pmVacuum sealer stock pile, rice, potato flakes, corn. The best way is to have your foods gamma irradiated. It will last forever and never need refrigeration. Meat and milk will keep this way.
Report Post »RossPoldark
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 2:31amGamma irradiating? Where would one even buy such a machine? They are pretty expensive.
Report Post »Secessionista
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:43pmI just need one bullet. With that one bullet, the first bad guy that comes along, viola, I have all his ammo and all his gear.
No sense in stocking up on ammo. Having too much ammo makes one a bad shot. Trust me on this. Make the shot count.
OK OK, I admit, I have tons of ammo. But I didn’t “stock up”. ;-)
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:18pmYea…I was stocked up before Bush 41 was Pres….
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:42pm“…“people are scared. They don’t know where this country is going…” (Dorsey said.)
Report Post »Wrong on both counts, Dorsey: they know exactly where this country is going and are insuring they won’t be frightened or scared when it happens: they’re preparing for it. What you’re saying is that people who stockpile for hurricanes are scared of the hurricane. Silly notion when prepared for it.
Not only are many people buying MREs and stocking retreats, they‘re also stockpiling ammo and guns and learning how to use them for when the zombie horde encouraged by the Obambinoids that didn’t prepare attempts to take it all away from them.
decendentof56
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 12:09amScrewed……
Report Post »Fire away!
Wolf
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 12:32amScrewed: no water worries for me unless a fault opens up. I live on a lakeshore.
Report Post »eramthgin
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:41pmSecure 180 days of water, food and ammo. Place the food in locations that are secure and only accessible to you. Stockpile meds if necessary. Make a plan with all family members where to meet incase it is necessary. If you intend to remain in your house armor you house and make it as impregnible as possible. When things fall apart people will harm you to take what you have be prepared to defend it. Live in Texas and have a spot in Colorado already for my family. We have means to get there regardless of the situation short of a nuclear war.
Report Post »Bodine
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:51pmYea we are fortunate as well,, we have a lot of land in the mountains of Arizona that has been in the family since the fort was built a hundred some years ago and luckily because of that, we are one of the few in the area that have a grandfathered in allowances to drill for water. So while every body Else’s city plumping goes dry, we will be sitting pretty.
Report Post »Deda1
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:40pmI have plenty of survial gear, but best to have plenty of ammo. It will be amazing to see how many Demozombies will be wandering around if it does collapse.
Report Post »blkbelt7
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:36pmShelter, water, food and ammo…be sure to have plenty…I do…
Report Post »bhohater
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 6:34pmI live in the country and most folks around here are pretty self-sufficient.These are the kind of people who will survive what’s coming. They are “salt of the earth” kinds of people, but will shoot your a## if you screw with them. I doubt anyone will.
Report Post »TheLeftMadeMeRight
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:35pmno comment.
Report Post »ddp77
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:34pmPretty much stocked up here…very reassuring.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:31pmSo this is Obamas recovery plan, booming sales in survival gear??? The house of cards is gonna fall and very soon, without warning…. Overnite. Just like the Soviet Union and for the same exact reason, the wieght and unsustainability of SOCIALISM….
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:42pmWe all (4 of us) have bug out bags for 72 hours, and figure after that we’ll try to make it back home and shelter in. Just don‘t let anyone know that you don’t want showing up on your doorstep looking for a handout. My BIL, AT&T software programmer, would rather buy toys than stock up on food, so we minimize the fact that we have food. We did have enough for our family of 4 for 6 months, but hubby was out of work for 2 months and we had to use up about a third of it. Go through your recipes and find ones that can be made with all shelf stable foods, and stock up on those items. 3 out of 4 of us are gluten intolerant and can‘t eat MRE’s.
Report Post »LOLReally
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:55pm‘3 out of 4 of us are gluten intolerant and can‘t eat MRE’s.’- Immodium AD Mulitsymptom pill will allow you to eat mre’s comfortably.
Report Post »cbazan3
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:30pmI have been preparing for years. You can never have too much though.
Report Post »GUNNSUP
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:45pmI wouldn’t be bugging out anywhere, unless its a nuke or bio attack.The highways are going to be kill zones & you’ll never make it back to your CP/(home). Best be ready to fortify and defend what you have. Water, weapons, ammo storable foods in that order. A water filtration system (portible type), a squad stove, generator & fuel, (if you can find fuel). Those that have a deisel vehichle will be able to make fuel (bio deisel) if you can scrounge the materials. Stock up on plenty of ammo for yourselves & some for barter if neccessary. Be careful who you ally with…..
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:13pmCareful how you ‘barter’! Once ‘they’ know you’ve got food (and power), they’ll be back! Recent hurricanes and floods are NOT good test beds for collapse, as the inconvenience (no power, rush on food, no flush, no water, no hot water, no ice, etc.) go on for a week or two at most, and in most cases, gasoline is available within days to roam for food and essentials! I had no power for a week and really appreciate old-style gas hot water (NOT demand system) for hot showers! Water and hot water (to wash up from cleanup efforts) are essential! Electricity is really nice, but NOT essential, unless on well! But, oh that hot water!
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:29pmI’m there but want to be sure I am there if you know what I mean.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:28pmThis has become more and more obvious even to those enlightened to this matter over the past few years. I too have watched the price of a case of MRES go from $72 to $95 via long life foods. Get ready NOW while you can. Maybe your shelter will be your home, auto, RV or remote. But get ready at some level and fast.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:27pmOnly… the Network Media… does not seem to know… as they continue their support for the Obama Administration!
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:00pmYou know, I tried years ago to get the NYSE to diversity, divide into perhaps 7 segments, relocate into different weather, geographic, demographic, electric utility/communications zones, both technology AND people, traders and all, divided and organized so that the sudden, utter destruction of any three would be such that ALL business could be picked up, seamlessly by the remaining 4! This would reduce the target, diversify and add robustness to the organization, spreak the crooks around so it wouldn’t be so easy to manipulate on a large scale, and imbed our sensitive economic structures into our society! And, I also tried to get NYC to develop a comm van that could communicate to the masses (after WT 1, and years before WT2), including copier/instant publishing at the 10′s of thousands of flyer level, low-power AM/FM radio, media interface, command/9-1-1 interface, multi-domain (police, fire, defense, rescue, etc.). I figured three trucks/buses could cover the Greater NY Metro Area. I never heard from the NYSE, and every year for awhile, I’d get a perfunctory letter from the NYFD (my letter was forwarded to them by the Mayor’s Office) telling my why this couldn’t be done, but thanks, anyway! When we are so busy bickering politically, pushing our morals on others, wasting our time ‘helping’ others, rather than challenging them to help themselves, and have our heads stuck so far up our collective butts that we need a glass navel to see where we’re going, no time .
Report Post »762x51
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:27pmUnfortunately, most of these people are late to the party. Many of us have been preparing for years. Also MRE’s are fine but useless without a supply of water. Drinking water is essential(the EU notwithstanding) but how will you flush your toilets when the water systems go down? Bottled water is useless for that. Then there is toilet paper. Many people are buying gold, great for some things but wiping is not one of them Most people get through the day with any gold but will want some TP in their daily routine. I’m just sayin . . .
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:31pmYour absolutely right..if you can store water onsite I recommend that in the large 5gal containers, cases of water and outside storage in 35 to 50 gal drums. Refresh them from time to time and keep some bleach ready. Best you can do especially if you live out west.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:35pmAnd don’t forget your pets .. not only do they need food but water too .. and don’t forget the treats .. they won‘t understand if you don’t have them.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:44pmWe stocked up on TP and paper towels, as well as putting a rain barrel at the corner of our house to collect water. That will flush, if not be fit for cooking without filtering. We also stocked up on paper plates in case there’s not enough water to do dishes. You can also look for home-made stoves (hobo stoves), either that use a fuel supply or use Alcohol (over 70% or it will smoke).
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:49pmI live on the Ohio river, would it not be easier to filter and treat the river water than to store some? It would have to be hauled to be able to heat it to clean with it. A half bucket of water will flush a toilet just fine as most toilets now are what? 1 1/2-2 gallon tanks? For me, storing food and taking care of the pets would be more of a task than trying to store water. I’d rather just take it from the river or a stream.
Report Post »LOLReally
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:02pmbut how will you flush your toilets when the water systems go down?- Florida is flat and requires power to operate the sewer. After a hurricane 2 weeks no power, unlucky lower elevation homeowners unwillingly became the neighborhoods cesspool. Hehe sorry neigbor but I gotta go!
Report Post »mils
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:15pmFirst off..
..MREs do NOT require water…you will need your regular water in your diet..but not for the MREs Only the freeze or dehydrated need water..
I think we’re ready…for what we don’t know..but..food, water, water filters, tp.:)..trailers/tents with propane..etcetcetc..
we are prayerful that it never comes to that.
We are lucky to live where we do. Most of the people we know are into survival mode at this point. and have been “gathering” for several years.
We also have the good sense to “not” tell everyone what we have. Outside people should believe you are poorer than a church mouse, with no resources.
Even if Obama is not re elected in 2012…we are in for a hard time Of course our fickle public will blame the new president…more turmoil.. Just be prepared…and pray that you never have to resort to your storage foods/goods
Report Post »Be careful who you align yourself with is good advice also..thanks..
HeavierD
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:17pmI’ve made sure to collect guns in common calibers and have enough to supplies to reload a ton. 7.62×51 is the one I keep buying more of. Guns, bullets, and water. Everything else can be improvised.
Report Post »FNTM
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:42pmDo not overlook your hot water tank. Water can be removed by the drain valve near the bottom of all tanks. Some may require a screw driver. 50 gallons and up of clean water.
Report Post »Xavier_Holden
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 9:13pm“Don’t forget about your pets???” My god, the only thing my pets will be good for is sustenance. Dog and cat taste very good when you are starving. Last thing I would do is stock up food for pets.
Report Post »INFIDEL315
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:16amGo buy a tote and everytime you eat out you grab extra napkins, salt and pepper packets, etc, etc….I half a few with just napkins from all sorts of fast food joints, gas stations etc… Its real easy just think about it.
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:07pmChiefGeorge, careful there with the hot water tank–better flush it now to get rid of Magnesium Hydroxide from anode! Cut power or set gas to pilot, shut off inlet valve, drain tank from bottom and vent from top, catch water in an inspection bottle–you’d be amazed to see 1/3 of bottle settles as ‘gel’ until the tank is flushed clear! After it drains, mostly, blast it with some fresh water and let it drain until it runs clear! Or, just use it for flushing–but what a waste of water! Take that stuff out to the rice paddy and recycle it!
Report Post »Salamander
Posted on November 24, 2011 at 10:26pmHmmm, the remark about eating your pets, sad! An idea: If you are vegetarian, you can eat your ChiaPet!
Report Post »angelonquest2000
Posted on November 25, 2011 at 4:07pmput a stone in the tank of your toilet it takes less water and will still work ok. when you flush you fill with gallon of water (from rain barrel). it works. when there is no electricity you learn fast. in winter melt snow put in few drops of bleach, it will keep fine! for baths heat water on stove and put in cold water to right temp. to river/creek water just add few drops of bleach and filter.
Report Post »KingCanon
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:25pmAlready there!
Report Post »netmail
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:36pmDepending on how quickly and how hard our society crashes, it might be extremely hard to prepare for. Where one lives probably matters most. Bomb Shelter Estates would probably be a good investment about now.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 10:51pmI have prepared for my family and my pets. I don’t think that you can have to much. I do agree that working with neighbors and friends will ensure the best results. Organazation is critical.
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