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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77633874 United States 02/17/2020 06:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Almost forgot: If you have a condition you need to take medicine for on a regular basis (diabetes, blood pressure, arthritis and such) you can easily switch from a 1 month prescription to a three month (90 day) prescription. In a realy SHTF situation if you run out of your vital prescriptions you're shit outta luck. |
hankie
Everything User ID: 77753356 United States 02/17/2020 06:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Easy to grow vegetable seeds, field peas are the easiest, they will grow almost anywhere. Get the fastest growing vegetables, one being mixed greens or lettuce, the others are what will hold over winter, as in winter squash, etc. You can dry vegetables in the sun which will keep them if you can not do canning. You can do fruit or wild berries or tame for that matter. Any root crops that can be planted like Jerusalem artichoke are similar to potatoes in taste and use, you just take what you need out of the grow and leave the others until you need them, they are small sunflower type, plant a few rows short or long, so you do not run out, keep a some to regrow the next year. They are good for people with diabetes, instead of potatoes. Always save your own seeds, black eyes peas from the store will grow and good as any seeds, so will other dry beans. Pinto makes good green beans to eat. Beets are easy to grow and good or you. Sorry I got a headache These are the times that tries men's and women's souls! May we come though it victorious! |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77633874 United States 02/17/2020 06:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Easy to grow vegetable seeds, field peas are the easiest, they will grow almost anywhere. Get the fastest growing vegetables, one being mixed greens or lettuce, the others are what will hold over winter, as in winter squash, etc. You can dry vegetables in the sun which will keep them if you can not do canning. You can do fruit or wild berries or tame for that matter. Any root crops that can be planted like Jerusalem artichoke are similar to potatoes in taste and use, you just take what you need out of the grow and leave the others until you need them, they are small sunflower type, plant a few rows short or long, so you do not run out, keep a some to regrow the next year. They are good for people with diabetes, instead of potatoes. Quoting: hankie Always save your own seeds, black eyes peas from the store will grow and good as any seeds, so will other dry beans. Pinto makes good green beans to eat. Beets are easy to grow and good or you. Assuming you have to space this is a great idea. Especially if you're out in the middle of nowhere. I live in an urban area and the last time I tried to start a garden if the stray dogs weren't tearing shit up neighbors would steal every tomato I had. In a real SHTF scenario you'd need to guard your plants 24-7 with a shot gun :( |
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User ID: 78348103 Canada 02/17/2020 03:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's what you need, and the reasons for each one. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77633874 Peanut Butter - Long shelf life, High energy density. Contains fats, protiens and carbohydrates. Tinned Meats - Dense source of protiens. Easy to prepare. Chunk tuna, chicken, sardines. Avoid SPAM, if possible, it's really high in sodium and will require more liquid intake. Tinned Veggies - Long self life. Easy to prepare. Crackers - Again, long shelf life. Goot for putting either of the above on. Bulk dried rice - Seeing a pattern here? Long shelf life. Relatively easy to prepare. Powdered Milk or UHT milk - Good source of calcium and vit D. Lifestraw - Drinkable water is a must, and storing water in bulk takes up a ton of space. A lifestraw will make just about any water biologicly safe, as long as you don't have to worry about chemical impurities, it woun't remove - for example - benzene or other petrochemical pollutants. And finally remember, you're not going for a balanced diet here. You want things that are shelf-stable, easy to prepare, and easy to store in bullk. Don't forget a propane camp stove, plenty of paper plates, cups and utinsels. Garbage bags and toilet paper. Also: If you're a hunter/fisher you might be thinking "Oh, I'm just going to grab my sack and go innawoods and live off the land." Sorry to burst your bubble but you and every other "outdoorsman" is thinking the same thing. Nobody is going to care about catch limits or tagging your deer. The woods and streams will be cleared of anything edible within a month in a real SHTF situation. all that tinned shit is salty remember! |
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User ID: 29437931 United States 02/17/2020 05:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | In relation to canned/tinned food... Those 'EZ-Open' cans with the pull ring are not viable for long-term storage. That scored section in the top that facilitates 'EZ-Open' is thinner than the can material and is prone to early failure. I have experienced failure of these types of cans after only a couple of years. Hams, soup, beans, etc. That thin, 'EZ-Open' score line is a weak point in the integrity of the can. I've been married so long, I don't even look both ways when I cross the street. |
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User ID: 77140235 02/17/2020 05:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | In relation to canned/tinned food... Quoting: Crunch62 Those 'EZ-Open' cans with the pull ring are not viable for long-term storage. That scored section in the top that facilitates 'EZ-Open' is thinner than the can material and is prone to early failure. I have experienced failure of these types of cans after only a couple of years. Hams, soup, beans, etc. That thin, 'EZ-Open' score line is a weak point in the integrity of the can. Thanks Crunch that's good to know. I've shifted my pantry to foods that I normally eat, and rotate them out. So I hope I would have used anything before it goes bad. |
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User ID: 78489387 United States 02/17/2020 05:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's what you need, and the reasons for each one. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77633874 Peanut Butter - Long shelf life, High energy density. Contains fats, protiens and carbohydrates. Tinned Meats - Dense source of protiens. Easy to prepare. Chunk tuna, chicken, sardines. Avoid SPAM, if possible, it's really high in sodium and will require more liquid intake. Tinned Veggies - Long self life. Easy to prepare. Crackers - Again, long shelf life. Goot for putting either of the above on. Bulk dried rice - Seeing a pattern here? Long shelf life. Relatively easy to prepare. Powdered Milk or UHT milk - Good source of calcium and vit D. Lifestraw - Drinkable water is a must, and storing water in bulk takes up a ton of space. A lifestraw will make just about any water biologicly safe, as long as you don't have to worry about chemical impurities, it woun't remove - for example - benzene or other petrochemical pollutants. And finally remember, you're not going for a balanced diet here. You want things that are shelf-stable, easy to prepare, and easy to store in bullk. Don't forget a propane camp stove, plenty of paper plates, cups and utinsels. Garbage bags and toilet paper. Also: If you're a hunter/fisher you might be thinking "Oh, I'm just going to grab my sack and go innawoods and live off the land." Sorry to burst your bubble but you and every other "outdoorsman" is thinking the same thing. Nobody is going to care about catch limits or tagging your deer. The woods and streams will be cleared of anything edible within a month in a real SHTF situation. Jello you probably won't be able to refrigerate it but mixing it with water and drinking it may give you strength. Behind every myth lies a mystery, and every legend holds an echo of the truth …… Que Sera Sera "For not by numbers of men nor by measure of body but by valor of soul is war decided" Bilisarius " At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war." Gates of Vienna. "May we smite our enemies to the darkest chamber of hell, for we wish only to live in peace, and they desire only to put their boot upon our neck." |
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User ID: 29437931 United States 02/17/2020 05:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Psyllium husk will cut down your need for toilet paper by 95%. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76799292 To the point you almost don't need it anymore. I've gone almost 2 years without it now. It's the way of the future. This, plus a bidet attachment for your toilet. Almost zero need for TP. I've been married so long, I don't even look both ways when I cross the street. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 76818650 United States 02/17/2020 05:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here's what you need, and the reasons for each one. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77633874 Peanut Butter - Long shelf life, High energy density. Contains fats, protiens and carbohydrates. Tinned Meats - Dense source of protiens. Easy to prepare. Chunk tuna, chicken, sardines. Avoid SPAM, if possible, it's really high in sodium and will require more liquid intake. Tinned Veggies - Long self life. Easy to prepare. Crackers - Again, long shelf life. Goot for putting either of the above on. Bulk dried rice - Seeing a pattern here? Long shelf life. Relatively easy to prepare. Powdered Milk or UHT milk - Good source of calcium and vit D. Lifestraw - Drinkable water is a must, and storing water in bulk takes up a ton of space. A lifestraw will make just about any water biologicly safe, as long as you don't have to worry about chemical impurities, it woun't remove - for example - benzene or other petrochemical pollutants. And finally remember, you're not going for a balanced diet here. You want things that are shelf-stable, easy to prepare, and easy to store in bullk. Don't forget a propane camp stove, plenty of paper plates, cups and utinsels. Garbage bags and toilet paper. Also: If you're a hunter/fisher you might be thinking "Oh, I'm just going to grab my sack and go innawoods and live off the land." Sorry to burst your bubble but you and every other "outdoorsman" is thinking the same thing. Nobody is going to care about catch limits or tagging your deer. The woods and streams will be cleared of anything edible within a month in a real SHTF situation. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 77590476 United States 02/17/2020 05:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Psyllium husk will cut down your need for toilet paper by 95%. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76799292 To the point you almost don't need it anymore. I've gone almost 2 years without it now. It's the way of the future. This, plus a bidet attachment for your toilet. Almost zero need for TP. Yes, a bidet is excellent instead of TP but that assumes you have a water supply. Are you certain water works employees will go into work to provide you water. And, what about towns, will they continue to provide water even when people have no money to pay their water bills? I would hope they do, but who knows. |
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User ID: 77849624 United States 02/17/2020 05:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Grow and can your own fruits and veggies So canning jars Evil controls the ignorant... Climate change is a hoax so is the vax you have been fear-porned into compliance! Definition Satan from the bible: Satan (Rev 12:7) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes." |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 72341210 United States 02/17/2020 05:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Look up homemade sports drink as you can make that stuff very cheaply. It's koolaid plus sugar, salt and salt substitute. Pasta is filling and you add a dash of garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce and it fills you up. It hardly costs anything. Evaluate how you would cook outside. Use your grill but save your charcoal and propane as it may rain and the firewood is wet. Look up how easily you can make a brick rocket stove. That uses a minimal amount of firewood and cooks one pot of food quickly. Your standard meal is cornbread and pinto beans, or lentils and rice. You add whatever wild edibles you can source. Pito beans take a lot of soaking time so you think ahead so they are ready by supper. Without refrigeration, you make meals of an appropriate daily size. If you lose power, you got to use up refrigerated and frozen items straight away. Sadly your belly will be full, but excess protein is NOT stored but excreted. If this were not a pandemic, you would share, but that might certainly spread contagion. There are videos on emergency canning so preppers with jars and lids can save some of that meat by hustling and safely getting it all processed. If the situation is unstable, you might process some of your frozen meat so you don't suddenly lose your investment. Having cabbage, onions, carrots, potatoes, means you have long lasting vegetables. You are making basic stews. It costs a lot of money to buy prepared canned meals. That would be impossible for 50% of Americans on tight budgets. |
Miss Pixie
User ID: 78360744 United Kingdom 02/17/2020 05:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Propane cannot be used indoors. Butane can be used indoors with a little ventilation. So go for a camp stove that uses butane. Cooking outdoors would be a last resort for me as it will draw attention. Recently I learned about a special kind of rice called PARBOILED rice. You can find it on Amazon. It's pricier than normal rice but it doesn't require any rinsing before cooking, whereas other long grain/basmati does. It comes as a long grain or a basmati. It sometimes goes by the name of "golden rice" or "sella rice". Risotto rice and paella rice don't need rinsing but they don't exactly go with Indian food. Talking of that, get lots of protein-rich lentils, chick peas, channa dal, yellow split peas if you don't eat meat or if you want a protein source that's cheaper than meat . Spices, coconut milk, etc....loads of different curries you can make on the cheap. Plus these pulses can be used along with DRIED VEGETABLES to make stews. Truth is a pathless land - Krishnamurti |
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User ID: 77160280 United States 02/17/2020 05:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Almost forgot: Quoting: Anonymous Coward 77633874 If you have a condition you need to take medicine for on a regular basis (diabetes, blood pressure, arthritis and such) you can easily switch from a 1 month prescription to a three month (90 day) prescription. In a realy SHTF situation if you run out of your vital prescriptions you're shit outta luck. Amoxicillin. Stock the f*ck up on this sh*t. I'm fortunate enough to live on the border of Mexico so I get big-ass bottles for like $10ea. |