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Chief Pagan · 12-11-2021, 06:27 PM

I don't see the point of having six months supply (unless you expect to share with your community/extended family). And I don't think a couple of guns would save you from an the organized gangs and warlords that would exists after a collapse. Although owning a bunch of guns/ammo might help you join/be part of said gangs/warlords.

But if you have the means/space, I think it is worth being self-sufficient for a little while. That deep freeze that knocked Texas out is a good example.

I have enough food/water on hand that I would be absolutely fine not leaving my house for two to three weeks minimum. I have one liter bottles for drinking water inside the house where it stays climate controlled and I replace this every few years when I think about it. I have another 20 gallons out in the garage that could be used for washing.

I also have a portable propane generator and I keep enough propane on hand to run it for 40~50 hours. It uses the same 20 lb tanks as my grill, so the amount of propane I have varies a bit.

I have a mini split just for my bedroom (in addition to a whole house AC). The generator can run the mini split, the fridge in my kitchen, and a couple of lights, my computer, and a few other odds and ends.

The generator is mostly if I get hit by a rolling black out on a 100+ degree day I can keep my bedroom air conditioned. But if I lost all utilities, I could run the AC and fridge a few hours at a time, and maybe make the propane last a week or so.

I try not to let the fuel tank on vehicle get below 1/3 empty before refilling it, but this one is hard to stick to.

Middle class people with a garage/basement ought to be a little more prepared to survive a few days, in my opinion.

No, you don't need to spend thousands of dollars and be prepared to go six months. The generator is a luxury mostly because my heat tolerance is poor.

If you live somewhere where evacuations are reasonably plausible (fires/hurricanes/flood/etc.) have a plan for that.

But good grief, at least keep a weeks worth of water and food (if you have the space). Stash some led flashlights/lanterns around.

If you live in a tiny apartment, or are struggling to put food on the table... Yea, I get it.

12-11-2021, 06:27 PM	#122
Chief Pagan Sometimes it's black and white Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Casino cash: $1264900	I don't see the point of having six months supply (unless you expect to share with your community/extended family). And I don't think a couple of guns would save you from an the organized gangs and warlords that would exists after a collapse. Although owning a bunch of guns/ammo might help you join/be part of said gangs/warlords. But if you have the means/space, I think it is worth being self-sufficient for a little while. That deep freeze that knocked Texas out is a good example. I have enough food/water on hand that I would be absolutely fine not leaving my house for two to three weeks minimum. I have one liter bottles for drinking water inside the house where it stays climate controlled and I replace this every few years when I think about it. I have another 20 gallons out in the garage that could be used for washing. I also have a portable propane generator and I keep enough propane on hand to run it for 40~50 hours. It uses the same 20 lb tanks as my grill, so the amount of propane I have varies a bit. I have a mini split just for my bedroom (in addition to a whole house AC). The generator can run the mini split, the fridge in my kitchen, and a couple of lights, my computer, and a few other odds and ends. The generator is mostly if I get hit by a rolling black out on a 100+ degree day I can keep my bedroom air conditioned. But if I lost all utilities, I could run the AC and fridge a few hours at a time, and maybe make the propane last a week or so. I try not to let the fuel tank on vehicle get below 1/3 empty before refilling it, but this one is hard to stick to. Middle class people with a garage/basement ought to be a little more prepared to survive a few days, in my opinion. No, you don't need to spend thousands of dollars and be prepared to go six months. The generator is a luxury mostly because my heat tolerance is poor. If you live somewhere where evacuations are reasonably plausible (fires/hurricanes/flood/etc.) have a plan for that. But good grief, at least keep a weeks worth of water and food (if you have the space). Stash some led flashlights/lanterns around. If you live in a tiny apartment, or are struggling to put food on the table... Yea, I get it. __________________ Sometimes.
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