Tools and the knowledge and ability to use them will be invaluable! I'm not planning on relying on that solely, but it's in the plans!
our grandparents were prepared they just didnt call them preppers it was a way of life
Water is the most important thing on Earth. If you lose power for an extended period of time, do you have a plan to be able to pump water?
have a pitcher pump they also have small solar pumpsWater is the most important thing on Earth. If you lose power for an extended period of time, do you have a plan to be able to pump water?
have a pitcher pump they also have small solar pumps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XsJlnieD_Y
solar would be a great investment right now. with the push for "climate change" the current administration is looking to put a hurt on all of us with regulation on coal.
solar in the SHTF will be very valuable. If the grid is down people will need power. By having solar you will be able to recharge batteries for people.
I am not a big "investor" for silver for SHTF, I believe it will be goods that you can actually use to keep you alive or get by that will be helpful. I believe that silver and gold will be after SHTF when you will be able to "cash in" on this. There will be some type of new currency. Remember when the Dollar was actually backed by gold. Surely we will not make the same mistake twice.
Silver coins
nickels up to 1945
dimes up to 1965
quarters up to 1965
half dollar up to 1965 1965-1970 are 40%
dollar up to 1935 1971-1976 are 40%
not sure about copper but up to 1984 pennies were copper
Much easier and reliable to just use nails and LPP.How about this:
CHEAP EASY PERIMETER ALARM
You need: Mouse trap
Large Pistol Primer
BB
Glue Gun/Crazy Glue
Start with the mouse trap in the "snapped" position, trace the bar so you know where it ends up on the wood. Put a small spot of glue on the wood where the bar hits, glue the primer there. Glue the BB to the bar so that it's lined up with the primer, alternatively you can bend the bar slightly so it protrudes down to hit the primer..
When you want to use it simply tie the fishing line to the "trigger" of the mouse trap, run it around you campsite about 6" off the ground. When you've completely surrounded your campsite tie off the fishing line. Now, nail/screw the mousetrap to tree, and set it, ensuring the fishing line is taught.
If somebody/something attempts to enter you campsite and trips the "tripwire" the mouse trap will slap closed on the primer causing it to go bang. I've used these a couple times while camping, string a few of them around and you can sleep like a baby....and if they go bang, they'll wake you up.....unless you sleep like the dead lol.
Build your own fish pond and have fresh fish year-round! Building a Fish Pond - Do It Yourself - MOTHER EARTH NEWS
Learn to re-load your own ammo! Reloading: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Handloading for your Rifle - YouTube
Learn how to heat with wood, the RIGHT way! A non-commercial service in support of responsible home heating with wood - woodheat.org home
Learn PROPER field dressing of fish and game! http://www.tn.gov/twra/pdfs/gamehandling.pdf