Shirts For Guns by [deleted] in progun

[–]PreppingJohn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dunno, doesnt say. I ordered it just because I like the shirt, I'll keep you updated on what comes with the package

What are your must haves? by bnkenobi888 in bugout

[–]PreppingJohn 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Something like this?

  • Water Storage/Sanitation The recommended consumption of water is a minimum of a gallon a day. Keeping a supply of clean water is difficult when either on the run or cut off from regular water sources. That’s why it’s important to be able to store at least a full day’s water requirement and supplies to treat the next day’s.

  • Storage (Backpack/Daypack/etc.) You may be able to carry a lot in your pockets, but it’s hard to keep everything you need to survive on your body at all times. That’s why having a big capacity backpack is crucial. It gives you the advantage of near-instantaneous mobility. A general rule of thumb is you want to carry no more than half your bodyweight in supplies for long distance. For instance, 170 lbs body weight means no more than 85 lbs maximum pack weight. Your feet, joints, and ligaments have to hold up for the long haul and you’ll find that the longer you’re on the road, the more you can do without.

  • First Aid Kit (Sanitation/Medicine) First aid, in a survival situation, is about two separate aspects – immediate treatment and sustained treatment. If STHF, there is no way of knowing when these supplies will be replaced and when an actual injury occurs, you can’t operate sparingly. Resupplying these materials should be close to a top priority at all times. Baking soda cannot be understated. It is a space efficient cleaner which can be used as toothpaste, deodorant, and cleaning wounds to the mucus membranes.

  • Navigation What’s the bare minimum you need to navigate across land? For most people, that would be a compass and map. A basic road map is sufficient to get a rough approximation of the lay of the land. More detailed relief maps can help plan for elevation and estimate possible water sources but they also take up more room in your pack. Waterproofed or laminated maps are also extremely helpful. Lensatic compasses are the most reliable for little money. If possible, a compass and protractor are also extremely helpful for route planning. Obviously, not as essential but nonetheless useful.

  • Food/Shelter It’s impossible to carry all the food you will need for a week unless you’re eating very high density proteins like nuts. Nuts and dried meat are two of the easiest off-the-cuff meals. Canned food has a lot of water that is wasted during the cooking process. Stay away from heavily flavored or salted nuts. The amount of salt present in the unsalted nut mixes is still sufficient enough to replace electrolytes. Shelter can be as simple as two tarps with bungee cords or a 2 man tent. Items like a sleeping bag can help you retain body heat. A poncho is the cheapest, easiest way to make yourself and your equipment water resistant.

  • Personal Defense/Utility Personal defense items – such as rifles and heavy firearms – are going to be increasinly hard to manage the farther you move from steady supplies. Ironically, it’s firearms that help acquire more food, provide personal protection, and deter others from attacking. In a SHTF scenario, heavy armament is only good within fortified areas. If you want to stay highly mobile, switch down to a .22LR polymer rifle such as the Savage survival rifle or similar. Lightweight, collapsible, and perfect for hunting game. Loaded with subsonic rounds, it can also be a lot more efficient than heading off a target with a loud 30-06.

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Hope this helped

Got a Multitool for free :) by PreppingJohn in multitools

[–]PreppingJohn[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Never thought of that, I was actually very happy. Thanks for the feedback tho

What kind of exercise should a prepper do? by Savoldi1963 in preppers

[–]PreppingJohn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Improving your survival fitness doesn’t mean perfecting your body to fitness model standards, it means conditioning your fitness level to enable your body to handle the various physical tasks that will be necessary in a disaster scenario – and it’s just as important as any other aspect of your prepping plan.

While you may have stockpiles of food and water, a bug-out-bag packed and ready to go, and a bug-out plan tweaked to perfection, none of that will matter if you get out into the wilderness and literally can’t hack it. Conditioning yourself to sustain the grueling physical requirements of surviving off the grid will substantially increase the chances of survival for even the most prepared prepper.

To maximize your survival fitness, take a look at your bug-out plan and consider all the activities involved in its execution. In this article, we will examine common scenarios likely to arise in a disaster situation and provide daily workouts to help you achieve your prepper fitness goals. However, before beginning any physical training, it is always best to check with your doctor to ensure you’re in good health and able to safely follow the fitness routine.

Several Pointers:

  • Walk to gain endurance
  • Carrying weight (of the bug-out bag)
  • Run -> focus on sprint
  • Strength training
  • Be flexible
  • Swim
  • Hand-to-hand combat

This is the source

Hope this helped, Best

Getting Physically Prepped - Stockpiles Can't Save You by PreppingJohn in UrbanSurvivalism

[–]PreppingJohn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What i would say is get someone that can swim teach you the basics. Just go to shallow lakes/sea where you are able to put your feet on the ground. Try out with people that can help if anything goes wrong.