Minimal preps refers to minimal amounts of resources and energy needed to prepare something, in this case it is food. As your emergency preps move closer to the a Long-Term time frame, you should anticipate a transition period. A transition from what-to-what? Well, this series specifically focuses on food considerations. So, we’ll keep it there. […]
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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Immediate Nutrition-No Preps (1b/5)
Yesterday, I mentioned the characteristics of Immediate Nutrition components. They included the following: Easily & Safely stored Easily Accessible Open & Eat Retains shelf-life of 3-6 months Light-weight & Compact Weather-Resistant Packaging Nutrient-Dense* Tastes Good & Your Body Processes it well As promised, I’ll go into a little more detail on the points mentioned above. […]
Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Immediate Nutrition-No Preps (1a/5)
I spoke with a good friend of mine a few months ago and asked him what his ideal 72-Hour kit would contain. He’s a very idealistic guy who leaves no question as to what he’s thinking. His immediate response was: “It would be all water!” His response was right but impractical. Aside from the 3-Component […]
Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Overview
Millions of voices in the marketplace are all screaming for your business, “Buy this product!” It can get downright tiring and confusing when you’re trying to make a choice about which product and service you’re gonna use. If you’re lucky enough to really know what you want and why you want it before shopping, then […]
How To Begin Your Water Preparations: Items & Skills for Barter (5/5)
One of the most powerful points of this series is this one: Develop items/skills for barter. Items and skills for trade suggests the idea that in the event that you have no access to your own water supply, at least having items and skills of value, will allow you to barter items/skills that you will […]
How To Begin Your Water Preparations: Access Contingency Plan (4/5)
Now that you have your: MOWAPS- Mobile Water Purification System CCP- Consumption Contingency Plan STWS- Short-Term Water Storage <90 Days LTWS- Long-Term Water Storage > Days, We are ready to lightly cover creating your Access Contingency Plan (ACP). This differs from the CCP because although the CCP does consider potential sources from which you’ll draw […]
How To Begin Your Water Preparations: Long-Term Water Supply (3b/5)
Long-Term Water Storage (LTWS) is almost identical to Short-Term water storage except for 3 unique distinctions: LTWS should be treated as a replenishment source. LTWS should be preferably be stored in bulky containers rather than Short-Term Water Storage. LTWS should be strategically placed and accessible, more so than your Short-Term. LTWS should be treated as […]
How To Begin Your Water Preparations: Short-Term Water Supply (3a/5)
Short-Term Water Storage is any water storage that is designed to provide drinking water for 90 days or less (3 months). That is my definition and what I recommend working toward, if you haven’t achieved that already. Whether you are a doomsday prepper, or just someone who feels it’s a good idea to have extras […]
How To Begin Your Water Preparations: Drinking Water-Consumption Plan (2/5)
Now that you hopefully have your Mobile Water Purification System (MOWAPS) taken care of, you can begin analyzing your consumption of drinking water and make a plan to build up your Short-Term & Long-Term Water Storage (Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s post). The basics of your Consumption Contingency Plan (CCP) for drinking water consumption can also apply […]
How To Begin Your Water Preparations: Mobile & Portable Purifier (1/5)
Let’s begin with a few key points of what your Mobile Water Purification System (MOWAPS) should NOT be: powered by electricity powered through strenuous physical exertion ridiculously cost-prohibitive difficult to operate & troubleshoot expensive & difficult to order replacement parts challenging to maintain bulky requiring specialized assembly Now that we know the NOTs of your […]