The purpose of this channel is to promote prepping and survival to those that have an interest. I enjoy fishing, camping and "nature" in general.
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@@carolynellis387 from my own personal point of view, twice the amount of time that is stated on the original packaging. Let's remember the BBD is just that, best before. Like all food you look, sniff and taste before consuming. Thanks for watching,👍
I'm 79 years old and was a Boy Scout in my youth. The Scouting magazine called "Boys Life" (back issues found online) had an article back in the 1950s which showed how to make a shirt pocket-sized survival kit. It included waterproof matches (which were made by dipping the heads of wooden matches down half the length of the match in fingernail polish), a small compass, fish hooks and line, water purification tablets, and several other items I have forgotten over the years. Of course all boys carried a pocket knife in those days, and they were used to play games such as "split" and "mumblipeg" on the school playgrounds, fun things which are viewed with horror in this present insane world.
@@josephinetedds418 we have a forum member that works at a rolled oats factory believe it or not. I'll ask him. Thanks for the heads up and enjoy your weekend 👍
@@simonsolo7750 we as in our house hold don't really have jars other than jam jar size. But whatever works for you. Cheers for watching and enjoy your day.
Real honey, not from the supermarket, and some freeze dried berry powder and your are golden for a load of SHTF breakfasts. Sticks to your ribs through lunch!
@@brashachilles9725 never tried "real" honey and not keen on supermarket honey. Perhaps I should give it a go? Hope you're well and cheers for watching.
@@p2snetwork They add sugar or corn syrup to supermarket honey. That’s why it can go moldy. Unadulterated honey can last forever, its antibiotic properties make it suitable for covering burns. Has been found in Egyptian tombs, still edible. A good, healthy slow burn source of energy. I have 6 liters in my deep set it and forget it preps. Available at street markets and the internet. Best bought directly from the beekeeper. Keeping bees would be a great post SHTF skill.
Brilliant idea for the storage and the funnel. On a different note ; we don't have council supplied caddies for waste food in the kitchen. We just cut the bottom 5 or 6 inches of a milk bottle off and use that with a compostable liner.
My EDC survival kit is called the ‘OLOK psk’ (One Litre, One Kilo), it is desighned as a ‘stuck outside overnight in bad weather here in Montreal, Canada’, it is like an extension of your kit (+ emergency poncho, fixed blade knife, neoprene gloves, …). I like small prepping items so I would add a pre-threaded sewing needle sealed in a straw (includes mini paperclip+mini safety pins) and a stick of lip balm (many survival and first aid uses), mine is a moisturising version with SPF 15 from Nivea so can even be used as emergency sunscreen. It can even help keep you warm, cold+dry winter air will suck moisture from exposed skin, making you colder (like sweating in summer), rub some lip balm on exposed skin to reduce this. Show you love wildlife, hug a porcupine today !
One item overlooked is location. If in the NW highland of scotland what is deemed prepping is normal to the inhanbitants, when the nearesr basic shop is mles away. Very different to an inhabitant of a high rise in London, who may feel mobility for bugging out dictates actions taken.
Consider getting a radio which has solar, battery and wind-up recharging. I have one which has all of those options plus a flashlight at one end, and an orange flashing light for emergencies at the other. It cost me £25 online and is very sturdy. In your first aid kit include the following dressings: Bactigras and Inadine. These will help to avoid infections. It is best to get both kinds because Inadine contains iodine and not everybody can tolerate iodine on an open wound. For weeping wounds get a calcium alginate dressing such as Kallostat or Cutiderm. These will help stop wounds from weeping excessive moisture which may inhibit wounds healing. Ensure that you have some micropore or silicone tape because not everybody can tolerate ordinary plasters. Also include some Neosporin as a topical antibiotic option. The aim is, wherever possible, to avoid wound infections. As an alternative to gas-powered burners consider gel burners. Luminaire brand has solid fuel canisters which last six hours. A pack of six costs around 20 pounds. There is nothing that can go wrong with the gel burners. There is no mechanism that can fail or gas canisters that can fail. All you need is the gel canister, the little stove to drop it into and a box of matches. We have two Coglan folding camping stoves. They are made of solid steel and can hold a heavy saucepan. The gel fuel comes in a tin with a screw-on lid. Take the lid off, slide it into the front of your Coglan, close the door and away you go. The fuel is solid and inert until you light it. The Coglans we have are about 7 inches square and 6 inches deep. The construction ensures that the flame is protected from wind. They cost about a tenner each. You can get yourself set up with two stoves and 36 hours of cooking time for under £40.
@@p2snetwork Well just a history lesson. Just because there's a book called "Bugging in" doesn't make it correct. It means a preptard ran with an incorrect term. Democrats do it all the time. What if someone called an an Army MASH unit a MOSH unit, still a term, but still incorrect.
You definitely want to stay away from police stations if you're a lone female walking home ... nobody knows how many undiscovered wayne couzens ' Are still in the police force waiting for an opportunity ...
I love the simplicity of this, it's really clear, thank you. That's some really good points about allotments, cemeteries and even golf clubs having taps where you can get fresh water - I suppose, if there was a regional emergency, I might put a purifying tablet in there still, but its liable to be a lot better quality than a pond or canal etc. Nice one! The wariness around demonstrations, especially given that there could be an emergency going on, is also very valid.
Well thought out and presented Alan. I'd throw in a sweat towel or the like but then I'm a sweaty so & so but handy for wiping rain off your face too. Also if the bag is in the back of the car maybe a couple of walking poles if you're potentially covering a bit of distance. Any blow back on the Pooh tin ??
@@scottjohndonlan Mickey or taking the Mick is the same as are you taking the piss... Scrote is a derogatory term for a low level criminal, scrote comes from scrotum. In future I'll try and stick with the Kings English 😂 Enjoy your day and thanks for watching 👍
Great video and very valid points. I'm a bit more than middle aged and walk with a stick due to arthritis. I still go camping as I refuse to give up. My day bag is a very ordinary looking 15l pack which is set up as a get home as well. Water, electrolytes, meds, umbrella and raincoat, gloves and hat etc - never without it. The car has basic camp kit, food and stove plus 4l of water at all times. Thanks for all the tips.
One thing to bear in mind if you travel by public transport or car is that the road may not have pavements all the way. First time I had to walk home which was to snow I had to do a massive dog leg as couldn't follow the road as it was a motorway. Subsequently found a much more direct route. All the points you make are very valid particularly about underpasses. Keep up the good work
I love visiting the UK. Have friends in Bristol and Egham. Love visiting London. London and Cambridge may be two of my fave places. Want to visit York.
A fire proof/water proof docs pouch would be a nice add and a good way to keep your docs together. I like the idea of a notebook with important phone numbers. A shemagh would be a cool add. A med pouch is a must-have. Also a contractor trash bag is good for wet things. Honestly a poncho should be a must......gotta stay dry.
Good morning [Oz time] this is the most commonsense prep video I have watched. Perfect for the average person in the event of an emergency event like storms or whatever. Our state government has a similar list on their website. And every storm season the government broadcast messages about a having a minimum of three days of food & water. But every season you still see the numpties fighting over the last loaf. I am impressed with the instant porridge; I am looking for that when I am the shops. The only thing I would add for your Mum is the instant heat packs for hand warming, most pharmacies have them here. Cheers, great video and I have subscribed 👍
Hi Andrew and thank you for the kind words. Heat pads are a good idea, have a box of Lil Hotties somewhere. Enjoy your day and thanks for the sub, it's appreciated 👍
It's for my almost 80 year old mum. Did you not watch it? And I agree, the Benelli will deal with most vermin but I'd love an AR. Oh but wait, it's the UK, we don't have every Tom, Dick and Harry running about with a shooter... Enjoy your evening.
@p2snetwork she still has to keep clean was my original point. And as far as the pew pews good luck. All the people living there that hate you and your country have real pew pews stocked away. Good luck. Pretty sure you know what i mean.
@@bobg3633 the kit is for a 3 - 4 incident. For short term she doesn't need to shower daily. Of course, she may or may not have 300 litres plus in the water butts. The reality is that there are far more legitimate firearms holders in the UK then perhaps you realise. And with respect, I've lived in the UK for 57 years and have a pretty good idea of what it's really like. Take care and stay safe 👍
I'm building boxes up for our 3 children and I've even ordered them fire extinguishers for multi fuel fires and fire blankets. As we all live within a short walking range I've also put them walkie talkies, radio, water filtration systems and tablets among many other things. Paper plates, bowls and cups that can be burnt if need be along with bamboo disposable cutlery for short term use.
That's brilliant. A lot of thought went into personalising that for your mum. If we all were able to do that for 1 person in our lives that would be such a great achievement.
A lovely idea. Thank you for sharing with us. May I make one suggestion. Test the lights with your Mother to make certain that they are strong enough for her to read by. A simple battery powered reading light for medicine labels was required for my Father.
Nice that you thought about your mum and put together a kit for her. My parents alas are no longer with us, but about a year ago I put together a kit for my son, his wife and child - with the instruction to rotate the food. What actually happened is they ate all the food and didn't replace it, so they are as unprepared as they were before. They just do NOT see the potential SHTF events in the world that I see so clearly.
That was a touching video, makes me think of what my own Mum might of thought about this prepping lark, I'm sure she would of been into it if she was still alive. Thanks for sharing.
Hej Matey, always love your vids and common sense info. Sadly my dad and mum have passed away, but this is what i would of made up for them also. It means that they have some sort of back up if and when needed, Have a nice weekend and be safe out in numpty world (Y)
Lovely video Alan. Are those food items she would normally eat? Love the letter idea. I’d need one in 14 font and in bold! 😆. If it was my son writing it I wouldn’t decipher a word 😆🥰🤗
Yes and no. She doesn't eat many tinned products day to day. Come to think of it, neither do I. However, if it's all there is, it's eat or be hungry. I know the prepping term is store what you eat, eat what you store but that isn't 100% possible.
The letter is a nice touch Alan. I gave my mum one of those stoves for emergencies and got her to practice with it from time to time. She still had her marbles but could be forgetful so I think it helped.
