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10 Common Prepping Mistakes
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Posted on 04/06/2011 5:26:51 AM PDT by Kartographer
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To: Kartographer
To: Kartographer
There's really no excuse for not owning a Katadyn water filter or equivalent water purifier and extra filters.
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:30:48 AM PDT
by
RC one
("merchants have no country")
To: Kartographer
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:32:51 AM PDT
by
Jane Long
(2 Chron 7:14)
To: MrB
Nothing really ‘experimental’ about wood gasification. It’s an old and proven technology.
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:34:25 AM PDT
by
BenKenobi
(Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong. - Silent Cal)
To: Kartographer; All
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:35:17 AM PDT
by
djf
(Dems and liberals: Let's redefine "marriage". We already redefined "natural born citizen".)
To: Kartographer
Water collection is vital and it isn't hard to do with some prior planning. That is the 300 gallon water tank I installed this year that will provide irrigation for a new 45' x 4' raised vegetable bed, and serve very nicely as a backup source of fresh water, ready for filtering and purification. (the pic is a month old and I've made progress on the project since this was taken)
The tank is filled by a high volume downspout that can easily fill the tank in 2 days. It overflows into the garden so none of the water is wasted. I got the tank online for $250 and added another $50 or so in supplies to plumb it.
We are into our third year of serious prepping, and adding this water tank gives us tremendous security here. This is only one portion of our overall survival and sustenance plan...
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:35:47 AM PDT
by
Bean Counter
(Stout Hearts!!)
To: RC one
I just bought a Katadyn Filter myself. I got the Vario. Yes the Pocket is probably the best, but I cant see myself ever needing the capabilities of the Pocket.
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:40:19 AM PDT
by
GlockThe Vote
(Who needs Al Queda to worry about when we have Obama?)
To: RC one
” There’s really no excuse for not owning a Katadyn water filter or equivalent water purifier and extra filters. “
How about a sweet water well, with a windmill pump, feeding a 1000 gallon storage tank - walking distance from my house??
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:46:04 AM PDT
by
Uncle Ike
(Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
To: BenKenobi
I didn’t mean “experimental” in that sense,
I meant it in the sense that it’s something for us as males and tinkerers to “experiment” with - ie, to play around with to see how we can use it.
In short, I meant experimental in an individual sense, not in a theoretical sense.
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posted on
04/06/2011 6:51:41 AM PDT
by
MrB
(The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter knows whom he's working for)
To: Kartographer
BTT
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:01:53 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: Kartographer; mad_as_he$$
I just bought a Berkey water purification system a couple of weeks ago. I got the Travel Berkey and it filters amost 2 gallons/hour. The setup was super easy, it is lightweight, and takes up very little space. The filters will take care of 6000 gallons, and I chose two water bottles as my free item. I'm sure glad I did. I no longer lug cartons of bottled water to work anymore! I keep a couple of gallon jugs of purified water from the Berkey under the sink for cooking, and a jug in the fridge for drinking. I pitched my Brita, which is only good for flavor issues. The Berkey can filter swamp water if I need it, and the filters (if stored properly) last for decades. I'll buy some replacement filters to put back in a couple of weeks.
I initially purchased the Berkey for prepping, but it makes my water so great that we now use it every day. My next prepping purchase is a Rocket Stove, thanks to chocchipcookie!
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:01:53 AM PDT
by
goodwithagun
(My gun has killed fewer people than Ted Kennedy's car.)
To: Kartographer
Thanks for posting!
Prep for later bump to self
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:07:54 AM PDT
by
GBA
(Those who die with the most liberty...Win! Ever Vigilance: For the children.)
To: Kartographer
The Big Berkey water filter is a must. Its pricey but we finally got one and we feel a lot more secure. This thing will turn pond scum into 99.9% pure water. The price is going to increase by 25%-30% on April 14th. Right now its about $209.
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:12:00 AM PDT
by
Georgia Girl 2
(The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
To: Uncle Ike
My neighbor and I are refurbishing a 1948 Farmall tractor that is made to run on virtually any flammable liquid - we have a copy of the original manual with instructions on alternate fuel operations...
I have a 1948 Farmall Cub in the barn. It still runs and sees occasional use however it is well worn. Smokes like a diesel. They're great machines to work on. Designed to be disassembled down to the last bolt with a minimum of tools.
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:16:04 AM PDT
by
Aglooka
("I was out numbered 5-to-1, I got 4.")
To: GlockThe Vote; Uncle Ike
GtheV: sweet. Have you used it yet? I have used mine a few times just to see how the water tasted. It had no taste whatsoever. ;)
UncleIke: That’s pretty good but can you put it in your backpack and walk cross country with it? ;)
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:17:22 AM PDT
by
RC one
("merchants have no country")
To: Kartographer
Interesting, but even the deep one isn’t deep enough.
To: RC one
Not yet. I have a nasty creek near me I am still trying to get up the nerve to try, but the ater seems gross, ill report on it when I do. LOL.
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:20:48 AM PDT
by
GlockThe Vote
(Who needs Al Queda to worry about when we have Obama?)
To: Aglooka
” They’re great machines to work on. Designed to be disassembled down to the last bolt with a minimum of tools “
Parts are still reasonably readily available, too — in ‘prepper’ terms, it would be well worth the time and (surprisingly little) money to get your beast into good shape, as it may be the only thing running in your town capable of hauling water and/or firewood....
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:21:47 AM PDT
by
Uncle Ike
(Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
To: goodwithagun
One thing to keep in mind with all filter systems, don’t let the filter elements freeze or you will get leaks that can be unhealthy.
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:26:44 AM PDT
by
ResponseAbility
(Prepare for battle and never forsake the Lord...unknown)
To: RC one
” UncleIke: Thats pretty good but can you put it in your backpack and walk cross country with it? ;) “
I implemented my ‘bug out plan’ three years ago - backpacks and walking are not part of my situation, now... ;)
The number one mistake that ‘beginners’ to prepping make is to believe in ‘one-size-fits-all’ preparations - your needs - and challenges - as an urban dweller are far different from mine in my (consciously chosen) isolated rural setting....
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posted on
04/06/2011 7:28:07 AM PDT
by
Uncle Ike
(Rope is cheap, and there are lots of trees...)
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