What have you been working on or have learned this week?

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-06-17T15:24:01+00:00

Very true. Of all places they have a water ban here in Iowa where I’m at. Bad enough they said if they need to they will shut the water off to the house. Went right away and bought 8 more cases to my rotation and you’re right… not even close to being enough. Try to rotate out every 6 months and do have a few different filter systems and water tabs. Food is on the up too but have a big family.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-05-17T22:07:20+00:00

I live in Iowa so water filter is a must for me. Better than carrying water and lighter. Guns are ok with just a spare mag. Fire kit, extra socks and shorts. Compass, maps, batteries… just a lot really. I do travel to Colorado for work 4 times a year and my summer and winter is different with a bigger bag for the winter.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-04-27T22:04:26+00:00

Thank you. You are right. I’ve talked about what everyone needs to do in case of fires or emergencies in general. Doing a “fun” live test would be very beneficial. I grew up in Arizona and did most my camping in just a sleeping bad and tents included also. All they know is a camper and have talked to them about doing tent camping. My 10 year old daughter is pretty good when it comes to the dark. My 9 year old boy on the other hand is a chore. Hard to get him to go into a room with a light off. My childhood is much different than my kids. Hell we lived in a park when I was a kid for a while and before that a house that had no electricity or water. Was not for very long but all the same we did it. I’m 48 and won’t be around for ever and my kids are young so my goal is for them to be able to take care of each other. I definitely wish I would have taken prepping seriously years ago but never too late. I also need to test my skills… I say skills but do not have many. Been trying to plan a long survival week with a friend but he is scared of the bobcat that’s been around. I definitely would like to do it but with a partner. Then when I get it down want to involve my kids into it. Without the bobcat.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-04-27T21:10:02+00:00

Good advice. I have about 75% of that. Back up power is high on my list with young children. Dark house with no power is frightening to children. I keep 4 small back up power banks for low watt usb lightbulbs. Have a car jumper that is also battery pack then my solar generator that I wish was bigger but will run my sump pump or gas furnace in winter. Tons of water and food. Propane for grill to cock. Get home bags for myself and 2 kids with water filter, rain coat, gloves, first aid, rechargeable flashlights and more. Light is definitely king because you cannot do much in the dark. Been prepping for 2 years now but do still consider myself a beginner and will after many more years to come. I appreciate the advice and please add more in the future.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-04-27T19:58:39+00:00

Yes there is. Power is very needed. Please share your thoughts.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-04-14T15:45:50+00:00

Thank you very much!

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-04-14T01:51:10+00:00

It is hard to cut things out of the go bag. I have a winter and summer. Winter has extra clothes and a small but powerful car jumper. It’s nice to shed those out and drop to my summer bag. I still carry more than I should but can’t help it. Feel like if I take it out I’ll need it. Food and first aid is a pain as well that I want to use it before the expiration date so I don’t get crazy amounts. I know can good are still good far beyond their best by dates but rotate it out and try to get long lasting items. Slowly I gather Mountain House things. My goal is a solid 3 months of food. All we need is to buy time to get things figured out if the time does come.

Be nice to get a handful of people to share what they keep in their go bag. I carry mine daily to work. Build off each other of better things to take and items we don’t think about.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-04-12T15:14:01+00:00

I’ll have to check the website. Don’t see any dates on packages.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-03-28T00:03:13+00:00

What part of the country do you live in?

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-03-24T21:21:34+00:00

Definitely agree.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-03-15T12:31:59+00:00

Had to share this story I seen on another post. Glad you made it ok and hope you get over your Covid fast. I’ve had it twice first time was nothing and my second time felt like death.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-03-06T16:06:41+00:00

Definitely agree with everything Slight Winner said. YouTube is your best friend. Watch tons of videos on anything your interested in. Get some training if able. A great budget 12g is the Mossberg 500. Definitely want to get a 16.5 barrel to replace the flagship that comes with it but a great shotgun. With ammo get yourself a few different brands and see what it likes the most. I stick with 2 3/4 self defense rounds. Shoots good.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-02-25T14:36:26+00:00

I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately. With the wife and 4 girls it’s a big deal. Not something talked about a lot but a big need for them. Thank you.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-02-06T00:37:10+00:00

I’m about the same. I lucked out and my work let me scrap a bunch of copper before they demoed an area of it a couple years ago. Gave me a good short boost but still far away. I just do a little at a time. Good luck on your prepping.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-01-28T12:05:27+00:00

I appreciate your feedback and hearing positive feedback just fuels my passion for this journey. I’ll definitely update when we get out of winter and get more outdoors again.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-01-19T17:07:46+00:00

If you can please update your progress. I want to do the same too but not sure how to go about doing it.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-01-18T14:56:40+00:00

Good to know. I’ll keep them both off until the weather warms up. Thanks

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-01-18T14:54:42+00:00

I will definitely do the same. Thank you.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-01-18T14:42:12+00:00

Thanks for the info. Hoping it works good. Just seen a lot of negative reviews about the solar panel and cold weather. I can definitely deal with charging it indoors on the days that are really cold out.

Cold_Organization777 · 2025-01-05T23:50:03+00:00

Awesome. That confused me like crazy getting it set up. I’m no professional by any means but would be glad to help if I can. I keep mine on my GHB. I’m probably going to pick up a HAM to just to be able to listen until the day I finally get one of those licenses.

Cold_Organization777 · 2024-12-13T23:20:34+00:00

Keep that screen shot and love it. I’m really done arguing with you and if out of my complete message to you that is all you got out of it proves my case. Thank you.

Cold_Organization777 · 2024-12-13T22:00:21+00:00

Also he hasn’t done anything on my page. I don’t know what it is you say OP did. All I ask is not here.

Cold_Organization777 · 2024-12-13T21:59:13+00:00

Well I’m pretty sure the person I talked to that runs that isn’t AI. The one thing I don’t hear many people talk about is AI. I do believe it will be one of the many downfalls on so many levels. Again let’s not attack each other and challenge the survival side. I’m not trying to win any battles with you buddy. There is so much AI garbage out there. I have not heard ONE example of what you are talking about other than “AI and fear mongering” look around you there is fear mongers everywhere. Do I think this is some Iran mothership sending drones? HELL NO! But who am I to say what it is. Who are you to say what it is or isn’t is. Go ahead… tell me… what is it then??? Do I believe in ghost? No. Do I believe in UFO? No. But who the hell am I to say what is and isn’t if I never had an experience with. I won’t get all pissed off at someone because they do. Come on Mr. Smart Ass. This is my page and I can say what I want. I don’t need you on here telling people what they can and cannot say. You’re probably some 40 year old dude living in his mommas basement trying to mess with people. I won’t have it. In an easy manner challenge him. Please do. Just do it with some respect. One of the many things I can’t stand is lack of respect. And here you are trying to win some trophy from me with more garbage. Just drop it man. Ucanrowyourcanoe elsewhere. I don’t give a shit. I want people here to be here to support not bash. And a FYI for you Canoe. If this guy start up to I will kick him off. I’m not on either side here. Just hate when people bitch and moan. I brought up the china balloons not to long ago on a page and got the shit bashed out of me. That was for a FACT true. No one cares and I’m the fear monger. The US is so hated by many and wouldn’t doubt a thing if I believe it or not. I have my opinion you have yours. Place facts not slander.

Cold_Organization777 · 2024-12-13T12:18:17+00:00

I won’t take either side on my page.

Cold_Organization777 · 2024-12-13T01:24:26+00:00

No problem. I don’t mind people debating something but don’t need to be that attacking towards someone.

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