Prepping by Design - Water & Security - Life @ Remote Alaska Cabin 

Ok, I had to take notes for comments because, well that how I do lol 1- As a person who has has been in the "Prepping Lifestyle" for a double digit number of years I laud you for your measured approach in talking about the subject. I was, years ago, fairly deep into the greater "community" and even had a media presence within it. I associated with some of the more well known persons within the community and many of them, unfortunately, were simply cashing in and selling out, thus encouraging the trope that prepping is fringe, cringe, dangerous, and extremist. Furthermore, the subject does tend to draw attention to oneself if discretion and common sense is not employed when communicating with and educating others about the subject. The fact is that like almost anything in life, if you take care of the little things, then the big things are more easily managed. We do not need a griddown or international economic crash or nuclear war to have good reasons to prepare. Start small, the person with 9 meals, 6 bullets, and a basic first kit than their neighbors is the one eyed king in the land of the blind. Research Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. 2- Regarding precious metals, always remember that man cannot eat gold. However, precious metals has their place in your preps. Going by Maslow as a guide, PMs are a pre disaster or a 2 or 3rd order survive or thrive asset. By that, I mean that PMs are an inflation hedge and that is important. In the centralized and corrupt fiat currency back global economy, inflation is built in at around 3-7% annually. It's a scheme cooked into the recipe. Simply put, your dollar is worth $0.03 less every year, even in economic booms. Ask yourself who benefits from that. Precious metals hold their value and typically do much better with economic downturns. $1USD in pre 1964 quarters is currently worth $22.04 in today's market closing. That's a 22x ROI. How many market assets do that? The next part of their worth is the 2-3rd order Maslow effects would be after a measure of local stabilization has taken hold after a multi regional collapse of federal authority that causes a currency distrust. Then PMs could be employed as portable value for goods and services. 3- Firearms. As a person who has been around "unsecured" firearms since the day I came home from the hospital and a person who carries daily for work and personal reasons, I believe that it behooves every lawful citizen to familiarize yourself with firearms. The Founders did not include the second amendment because of deer and duck hunting, nor was it simply for personal and familial protection. It was for a more visceral reason- to protect the very natural rights that every human is born with and can only lose by voluntary actions. All other legitimate reasons for owning and bearing firearms arises from that simple reason. For the sake of small preparation, the .22lr caliber is all one absolutely HAS to have. Yes, you are dependent upon the system for ammo and that reloading them is far from practical but the facts are that ammo is relatively cheap, fairly easy to obtain, weighs next to nothing, can be a currency in itself, can keep protein on the table, assist in defense, and has an exceptional shelf life. Additionally, enterprising people CAN reload them or any rimfire cartridges and that might be good skill to have. Platforms that shoot .22lr can be had for under $100 in non ffl transactions. Suffice it to say that there are more than one in my inventory and as a trapper, I use them many times week during winter months. The other consideration for sustainability are muzzleloaders. While I have owned and hunted with these, they were percussion rifles and depended upon modern powders, bullets, and metallic primers. There is an ongoing national shortage on primers and certain modern powders and you are dependent upon the system to make them, unless you are an enterprising sort who can reload primers with toy caps. I am looking into the older type of muzzle loader and those are flintlocks. Everything component to shoot them can be made from easily sourced items. They are quite sustainable and effective when properly employed. Another option are big bore airguns but they are different topic. Finally, muzzleloaders and airgun are NOT legally considered firearms by BATFE. Any person over 18 can obtain and possess them unless state laws preclude it. 4- Trade items are important and you did a good job of making that case, imo. Go to dollar and thrift stores and pick up simple things. A surplus of dental supplies, otc meds, first aid supplies, feminine hygiene products, clothing staples, long shelf life baby products, hand tools, canning supplies, non powered kitchenware, toiletries, cleaners, matches, lamp oil, kerosene, alcohol (not just drinking kind), vegetable seeds, etc can be obtained in surplus amounts and stored in a small footprint to be traded for shortfalls that you may need. 5- Water filtration is a biggie. Water insecurity might be humanity's greatest problem globally. I have spent decades of my life in occupations that took me to developing and emerging nations in Central America, South West Asia and Far East Asian mainland. I have seen entire regions in the US reduced to temporary third world status. In EVERY instance, Water quality killed people, including in the Gulf region of the US post hurricane Katrina. I have held babies that only had hours or days of life left without medical assistance because of dirty water, EVEN IN THE UNITED STATES. MORE THAN ANYTHING OTHER THAN WAR CHILDREN, THAT BABY IN MISSISSIPPI HAUNTS MY DREAMS ALMOST 2 DECADES LATER. It really effed me up, I'm not too proud to tell you now, after finally reaching out. If you build your own filtration, still boil the filtered water since filters are hit or miss for microbial pathogens. 6- Lighting and fire were possibly mankind's first use of science and technology. Faith and mythology devote time to the discovery and employment of this chemical process. Natural fats and fibers can replace petroleum lighting fuels. Dave Canterbury has a great video where he uses cloth, turtle shell and rendered raccoon fat to make an oil lamp. Over the summer, I rescued a feral bee colony from a tree service. I was left with much of the comb. I experimented and recovered much of the wax. It was messy, since I was flying by the seat of my pants, but I now have sandwich baggie holding beeswax that I poured into a silicon mold I found for $0.99 at the thrift store (it was a hexagonal candy mold ironically lol) I use beeswax in my hobbies but it could easily be turned into candles. Animals with hard fat like herbivores like cattle and deer have can be rendered for tallow candles, as well. 7- Print references are life. Again thrift stores and used book stores are gold mines. Foxfire and older books are some if the best resources. Magazines like MEN like you mentioned are good ut don't forget Grit, Fur Feather Fish, Outdoor Life, woodworking, American Frontiersman and a slew if other magazines. Old college textbooks on math and architecture or building practices are good. Canning and gardening books. Old scouting handbooks. Military manuals, Maps and atlases. Don't forget paper, pencils, and rulers. An old drafting table or the desktop portables that arts and crafts stores sell are very handy when Autocad is not available. Finally learn non technological hobbies. Hobbies develop skills. Whittling, woodcarving, and hand powered woodworking. Analog photography, fishing, and hunting. Canning, gardening, hiking. Paddling watercraft and musical instruments are all things that are useful, especially in disasters.

This video is golden. Thanks for sharing.

Best informational video hands down.

Thx for sharing your experiences.

Fantastic and Common Sense information!

All awesome!!!! 👍😎🇨🇦🐾📷

some good reminders--thanks

Looking forward to lives!!!!

Excellent video, lots to think about!

Love the video. Great information.

I like your holistic approach to prepping.

It's good to highlight issues that can effect just about anyone. Even if a person lives in a city it's good to prepare for the unexpected.

Good video. Some things I knew, some I did not . Keep up the good work. Thank you much. Til the next time.

Your hair looks amazing!

I love your videos

It will be 3 o'clock in the afternoon in Denmark 😀 Looking foreward to see you live.

Good job, some great advice.

I really like this video. We think alike.

Good videos. Thought provoking information. I like that you are less of a “sky is falling” prep-per w/ going to extremes right now and more of someone who is practical-prepared as in here are possible options and need based on grid issues and getting there. More about lifestyle changes. More, it can be done by anyone at your ability and less fear. Well done. You are a very good communicator.

You’re living in an area where your land will provide all you need for perpetual prepping. You just need to maintain a few adjustments as you are clearly aware of in this video. Your cabin is a dream…… love love it…

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I think you have chose the best Bed Partner you ever will I think a Dog is the best unconditional love😁😁

This life promotes prepping. We prep for the next prep. Not the end of time. 😂 I won’t bug out..😂 Have a wonderful week..!!

Thank you for this useful information. I wish I was at a place I could do like you. But I am bad about having a backup for everything and a backup for my backup lol. Fixing to watch part 2. Can't wait.

We all need to get back to base xxx

3:50 wow yum 4:41 and cool! Great!

I really enjoyed this! You're right, everything we need to survive, is the 'way of living' in the 19th century! Luv all your videos!

Thank you so much dearest Alone for sharing with us about these important reflections and practical tips to being prepared! 🙏💙

Good overview. Based on history, it's not a question of ii but when. Being mentally/spiritually prepared is an important step. My wife and I are 70 and have a small homestead. I guess we fall somewhere between the medium and long term prepped category. Always look forward to your videos. Stay safe.

Great video. Nice haircut and editing is on point. The fade out with the music is a nice touch. Keep it up.

This was so informative on so many levels! You are amazing and far sighted when it comes to prepping for the long haul. My hat is off to you

Telegraph :) perfect hahaha Great info, always enjoy.

Glad you started with water, people totally underestimate the amount of water you need to just survive

From Norwigian 😀

What an awesome video Ms. Alone!...lots of information and hopefully an eye opener for some👍💛

I rent one part of a duplex. If I can get prepared for at least 6 or more months, anyone can. No one knows what dangers I will still face, but I sure feel better than just doing nothing. God bless!

Thank you for not doing your lives on Sunday I already have four that I miss and have watch later, do to helping my son get his things ready to leave for work on Sunday.

Hello..really enjoyed you Volog...So much helpful information... I loved ♥ seeing Keni too!...and the bears their so beautiful!!!...and the scenery Gorgeous !!...your kitchen is so homey...always love seeing it... I'm allergic to coal..so I'd have a hard ti.e drinking water... I get like a heavy chest 😩 so....bummer for me.... Loved this Volog Your friend KATHY JOHNSTON 🌲🌲🌲🤗

You are Awesome & I Luv your offbeat sense of humor : ) lol # Every Video has great TIPS!!

Just a suggestion. “My Self Reliance” RU-vid channel is brilliant to learn how to live totally off grid. He has built two cabins and outdoor buildings using hand tools and timber from his property. Although not in Alaska, he has similar weather to you and is very educational. He uses a bow and arrow for hunting, so that might be something you might like to learn how to use.

I noticed that you had your bottles on a top shelf, hearing of Earthquakes in Alaska maybe a mod to keep them from falling would prevent loss-broken glass-flamables...I have lived threw my share of quakes!!

I'd like 2 dive right in. Put your freezers in arctic room let the cold weather keep ur food froze. Even outside mine stay out year round.

I love winter. I have not had our two freezers on in months. We need another berky. Great video.

Never feel your videos are too long.... We LOVE longer ones.

Most people think of prepping as doomsday situations... prepping is mainly about small life hurdles so to speak... maybe you get a medical issue or job loss etc but you stock up on supplies and food to make it through the situation a little easier.... you shared some good advice... thank you....

Great ideas about prepping, Alone. So much well-researched information. I too, prefer books and periodicals to things stored in the cloud for reasons that you mentioned. On to watch part 2!

I have probably the biggest cache of 2-ply TP of any one on the east coast! 😂

I'm assuming a in ground cystern water catchment system would freeze in your region unless a heater system was installed.

Yes, all good!!! And as minor as a long term home plumbing problem had me bring out our compost potty system- welcomed by all members of household! FYI- part of our area tornado warning preparedness is gathering needed prescription drugs, wallet-ID & etc, car keys, shoes on (broken glass), etc. Preparedness and skills on levels once common sense to generations past- we’re learning now. Thanks, Alone, for helping your community.

I live a OH and you cannot get a supply of Rx's beyond what they are written for. If it says "refill 3 times", you cannot get it ahead of time.

Love all the info - very helpful if you’re off the grid or if you’re in the DC suburbs. Always enjoy your videos!!

Lolol i got bout 5acres 6mo freezer that i use often!!!!! I also pressure can meat n dehydrate frozen veggies n fruit like mad. Ton of half gallon jars for dehydrations. Pints mostly some quarts for meats canning. Assorted other size jars for other "stuff". 5 gallon buckets for dried beans n rice, flour, masa, sugar salt n stuff. My well is 360ft down crap load of minerals.

Thank you for your contributions to this community.... you’re definitely worth your car’s weight in gold 😊

Hi Alone...Scarey thinking of a shut done. I live in a trailor ...no where to store anything 😢 they won't let you have a freezer on your patio..So I guess oh my gosh !! Hopefully all well.. loved seeing Keni 🐕 ..you go Keni.... See you soon Your gaL pal Kathy Johnston 🌲🌲🌲🦋

I don't drink but keep wine on hand for canning mustard and liquor for tinctures & extracts. I replaced plastic parts in my kitchenaid for metal after I cracked a worm gear making bagel dough. Fixed vintage sewing machines & sergers as well. I agree on I keep all my recipes written down in case my phone/internet is down. Soap making & tinctures are next & am stocking herbs. 🤣 The end...most couldn't wipe their ass without help from their ipad/phone/tech.

I try like hell, yes I'll fall short in some form but I'll get by in one way or another. PS the hair trim looks good 👍

Couldn't you try starting the potatoes in a indoor bag of peat? Once they start to die out. ? My mind showed me that it's possible. In a cellar with peat bags.

I am so on board!! My family now refers to me as a minimalist due to no microwave, dishwasher, etc. I'm far from it but these suggestions are for everyone! Hey, when I left 20 years ago, my nickname Chicken Little. I now take a little pride in being a bit more prepared to live on my own. THRILLED you're going LIVE!💚

It is always better to be prepared and have the knowledge, before it happens.

I think it's very wise to be aware and able to gain skills for our unforeseeable future. For a couple of years I've been wanting to build a smoker and a solar oven again. I figure I might as well take advantage of all of the sun available to us. I think everyone should definitely think of ways to prep whether they live in an apartment or on a homestead. This is a great series, I really enjoyed it. I'm sorry I missed your live. 😞

That telegraph, HAHAHA! If you have electricity, you can use various types of radios for communication. HAM, GMRS, CB, FMRS, etc dep upon your needs. Being prepared, with skills, knowledge, tools, and appropriate supplies should be everyone's goal to reduce the impact of unexpected life events. Certainly self preparation like yourself is excellent. However, I will suggest that "going it alone" can sometimes be not the best method. We should all attempt to learn something about our neighbors, our immediate community. We are much more likely to survive, even thrive, through negative events when we share our skills, tools, knowledge. I suggest that you read the story of explorer Edward Shackleton, and specifically why he chose the crewman for the ship Endurance. Together, required every mans unique ability to survive the shipwreck. My thoughts, if you have lard, flour, fruits, and an oven, PIES will be excellent barter. And safely store up clothing, cheap from the thrift store. I doubt that society will ever deteriorate to "clothing optional". HAHAHA!

No one is really really prepared even people who have every prep. I am worried for the future. Thank you for doing this video because I worry all the time if I’m prepared and I don’t think I’m really that prepared. I did fortunately get a cc crane radio so anybody who needs to get a good radio for good reception if you’re living out far and if electricity goes down and you need a great antenna the cc crane is good I’m so happy I invested in it. I need to read the booklet really well to make sure I understand it’s a ham /Weather/AM/FM.

You must have done a lot of research before moving to AK. You're very knowledgeable for sure! Onto Part 2! 😉

Great information. I have found someone you need to check out, 1 Woman On Building In The Last Frontier.

I was off grid for 13 years and boy, does that do things to your outlook. Now all we hear from media is how bad things are. Why wouldn't you get prepared?

Ya been listening and or watching about Turkey or what they shot down up there .. Seen one then another.. yea prepare prepare...

Funny you talk about telegraph, my father was an amateur radio operator. If this is something you may find you want to get into for communication purposes, it requires a license, let me know. I may have a gift for you.

Take it from me, no matter how prepared you think you are, something always comes up. I went through Ian and had no power or water for 12 days. Generator went down and leaked oil into pool. Got that fixed up just fine. Gas we thought we could use as emergency in the boat was compromised from flood. Had plenty of food and water. Traded extra propane tanks for gas. Always something to deal with! Now we are dealing with scammers and rip off contractors, as though we haven't been through enough.

Smart to think so deeply of your real needs. Thanks for sharing 🥰🌷❄☃💗✝

What do you hunt? Being alone in the Alaskan Bush. I'm a 52 year old solo hunter that has handled Buffalo and bear on my own. Was wondering if you have ever taken on moose?

Good stuff to think about. Thanks for another informative and entertaining video! Your shorter hair is adorable btw. I'm impressed you could get it so even on your own!

Practical Handyman is amazing. Fox Fire series is also a must have. Totally agree with ditching technology as much as possible. I'm old school to my core. Looking forward to the next video!

Prophecy says there's supposed to be a big 🌎 quake in alaska

Shello Platinum beauty NO, no one can beat Mother Nature or Father Earth, but we can be aware and always take down time to much knowledge. It's truely sad what's happening around the world all we can do is pray and feel guilt, but it all has to happen for reasons, make room for new. Be safe always i know yr guns are cocked, but a couple could be a dud. Hugs!❤ Hug Khenin 4me.

In the instance of a full collapse unfortunately people may be the most problematic.. 👀 Protecting your resources will require a team or community with training. Alternative transportation and compass +maps of the local area where help, shelter or medical attention can be located. Writing tools.. pen/ paper. Books are heavy, a devices that can store multiple books and lightweight.. A method to travel lite safely and efficiently.. alternative weapons 🏹🎯, 🔥, go boom 💥. 👀 Multipurpose tools.. that are sustainable and renewable.. Most important alternative communication! Fortications... 👀 Moving in your home or on your property in total darkness.. and a cache or stash spot.. Things to think 🤔 on .. Slightly off topic.. I remember seeing a guy on RU-vid use copper conduit piping wrapped around a wood stove to circulate warm or even hot water.. just ideas 💡 .. he filled the piping with water to bend it to shape after freezing it .. I love the way you make my brain think.. 😂 Now to part 2..!

Great information! Looking forward to your lives!

A good video and as usual fun to watch. Stay warm and safe.

Great info! Looking forward to Part 2! Thank you!

Just a whole lot of very wise counsel contained in this episode Alone. Folks do need to be prepared! That is one reason I keep building what I do here on the Pungo Prairie. I will have three structures here on the property that will be able to house both of my kids and my grandkids too. Including their mother should it come to that. I never considered myself to be a “prepper”, But I suppose I have always been. I am fortunate here to have been able to hand drive a well with a pitcher pump that I can hand pump for water. Of course I have a deep well too that I can hand pump water from also. Thank You for this very informative video Alone. I really appreciate you bringing up the importance of being well armed and proficient in the use of firearms as well! God Bless My Friend!

Love the reminder about having hard copies of medical information

Dont no if you have trees on ur property. If so. Any you want 2 use 4 fire wood take a ax girdle the ones so as they can die standing 4 firewood. No need 2 cut and stack the wood takes awhile 4 wood 2 dry

We need to get a bicycle generator to generate electricity to recharge batteries and USB Power blocks and USB stuff to recharge the cell phone. Pedal leg power 😁

Spot on as always! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

Kenai that's ok if you don't prep because your mom preps for you.

Best Dog I ever Had was my Wolf Shepherd mix she was to protective but so Good no 1 could come close to me until I introduce them to her I was not told about her bad points but learned to love her I ended up having to put her down because of a nabour because they didn't keep there cat in there own Yard long story but I have never got over having to shoot a Dog you loved I should of shot the Nabour instead

Greetings Alone! Great information! you are living my dream! Thanks for the videos. I may not be able to live like this, but can enjoy watching you! I'm watching for southern Oregon! May Jesus bless you! christine

Great information. It’s always wise to be prepared. In your location, at any point in time, even without a major catastrophic event, you could be isolated for days or even weeks.

If you see any weather balloons shoot it down😊

Delicate subject:PAIN Need some kind of painkiller

I definitely have a lot to learn from you . Thank you so much. I’ve learned so much already. Never knew that water gets filtered through rocks, stones and sand and activated charcoal. Like I’ve I said before, you are the best. Thank you for taking the time to teach us life skills. 💕😊💕

Great video as always They always give you something to think about Stay safe

The small preps are very important. I know a person who just last night after midnight found them in a situation where their training and EDC paid off. They were traveling a relatively remote section of wooded road that feeds into one of the most violent cities in the US and near a trailhead for hiking they passed a man splayed out facedown on the shoulder of the road. The person had emergency medical training and military/security experience.. They crossed the lane to the shoulder and parked in a way go facilitate a fast getaway if necessary and that protected the body from vehicles to some degree. They approached with a flashlight and pistol to find a non responsive person who only twitched their fingers after the responder tried to check for a pulse. Long story short, it was a local media show host who was passed out miles from any bars and without a vehicle. The responder was able to call 911 and render other aid until the medics showed up. The responder was sure they were approaching a dead body at first then was able, due to training, experience, and EDC equipment, to immediately pivot to medical response while using experience as a trained observer to pass info to EMS. This person was prepared for something less than doomsday.

Where did you get that big stainless bowl? I use and indoor ,outdoor thermometer to monitor my freezer. Put it where its easy to see all the time. I wonder how bear fat candles would work.

I love your sink hook up! 👍👍👏

I really like your long videos Alone. Great job!

As usual, you have given me different nuggets to consider. I was never one of the "doomsday prepper" types, but I'm a country girl that grew up in the rural mountains. So, I knew and learned from an early age how to prep for winter storms and loss of electricity, etc.

Great you are going live. Very informative video. We need to prepare for sudden emergencies. Thank You for sharing. Surely going to start prepping. Year back we had super storm sandy and needed to evacuate. After 11 million dollars of repairs we were able to come back to the building. Loves the mysic and scenery. Stay safe warm and most of all healthy and Kenai as well. Until next time

👋 Hi from New Mexico 🌶️🌵....I got the books also. Started canning in the 80's. Even here it gets cold enough for your jars can break and have even wraped. Also I dried food. I've put bay leaf in my flour and oats to prevent weavels. But now Im so interested in the freeze dry because of the food being light weight and will last for decade's.

Good to see you Alone. I’m watching while I’m commenting. Love you🥰🥰🤗🤗

I’ll be able to barter my sewing skills. Now that we’ve unpacked the new house (well mostly) and will soon be moving into the cooler weather, we’ve started planning out the vege garden. We’ll work on the garden and upgrading the chicken coop over the Autumn and Winter ready for Spring planting and chickens to move in.