3 Hours Until SHTF What to Buy & Whether You Should Risk It.
Sept 1, 2015 17:54:54 GMT 10
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Post by Matilda on Sept 1, 2015 17:54:54 GMT 10
I think we have had a similar post like this before. Yes, we should be ready and have everything in place, but.......there are a lot that maybe haven't thought of this before and it does make you think about your own situation. We have many members of varying stages of preparedness. Last time when a similar topic was posted, it really motivated us to get moving.
One of the most exciting things about prepping is that we get to give our brain a good work-out by imagining in detail how things will go down. Based on what’s happening to other people around the world every day, we’re trying to determine when and how things will go down for us.
Well let’s say it already started and we only have a few more hours until we should either be safely bugged in inside our home or as far away from that place as possible. You have time to go to the store and get anything you want. What will you get?
Note: we’re also assuming it’s SAFE to do that. When things go downhill, going to the store could prove extremely risky as it will already be flooded by sheeple and fighting for supplies could get you injured… or worse.
But let’s say the nearest supermarket isn’t crowded and you can safely get anything you want. Maybe you live in a small town or maybe the sheeple are unaware of what’s about to happen. Maybe it’s across the street from you and you.
Keep in mind that, if you’re bugging in, for example, you’re gonna have to spend some of your time barricading yourself inside, moving all your valuables and so on. Still, I think it’s important we do this exercise because things might actually go down this way.
So, 3 hours to mass social breakdown. It’s safe to go to the supermarket. What do you get?
It all depends on where you’re at with your preps. If you’re bugging in but half of your preps are at your bug out location, you might lack important supplies you need to get right away. If you’re a newbie and haven’t gotten the chance to grow your stockpile to the level you intended it, again, you might need critical items.
And if you’re already fully prepped and read for anything, you should still empty the shelves simply because you can.
In which of these situations are you? Depending on your answer, when you rush with a cart inside the store, you’re gonna have to look out for different items.
Situation A: You’re in Need of Essential Items
In this case, you’re gonna need a good list of emergency essentials so you can quickly figure out what to get. Of course, getting literally anything can also work but you definitely don’t want to lave anything important out. Focus on:
canned goods with long shelf life
food with short shelf life, too, because you’ll be eating it over the course of the new days, anyway
bottled water
medicine and first aid supplies
alcohol wipes
antibiotic cream
aspirin
Ibuprofen
hand sanitizer
and lots and lots of bandage of all shapes and sizes.
fuel, motor oil, transmission fluid in case you’re bugging out
pet food
barricade supplies
auto parts
Paracord
guns, ammo and anything else needed to protect yourself and your home
toilet paper, of course
…and get as much take out food as you can because you might not be able to cook for a while. Think pizza and fast food. Also, if people are unaware and you can get them to deliver to your home, even better, you’ll avoid risking your life by going out there.
Well, this just looks like a regular prepping list and it is but it’s worth repeating it as many times as possible. But if you already have all these things, what should you get?
Situation B: You’re Already Stocked Up
If this is you, congrats. But as long as you have the time to make a trip to the store and it’s safe, why not get some of these as well:
lots of insulation
tools from the hardware store
comfort/bartering foods (only if there’s time): chocolate, alcohol, tobacco, even beer which doesn’t have a long shelf life but could comfort you the following few weeks after it hits
print out survival articles and ebooks (if you haven’t done so already) to have that knowledge with you in case the power grid goes down for an extended period of time
as many perishable things as possible so you delay using your stockpile
also, focus on things that are hard if not impossible to get, replicate or replace post-collapse, such as:
canning jars and jar lids
coffee filters
batteries
Ziploc and Mylar bags
chain saws
and so on (I made a full list here)
All in all, just get as much as you can as fast as possible. In this case you don’t even have to worry what to tell cashiers when you’re leaving the store with that much stuff, maybe just warn them that the last thing they should be doing in times like these is working.
The Dangers Of Last-Minute Survival Shopping
As I stated before, there are a certain dangers to be aware of before venturing into the supermarket. It’s crucial to be aware of because failing to do so can get you killed. They are:
the fact that the store may be, in fact full or can get so within minutes, trapping you inside
you might need to be doing other, more important things (see list below)
you might get into a fight on your way there or on the way back
in the heat of the moment, you might get into a car crash
thieves sneak up on you from behind in the parking lot, taking away all your supplies
the supermarket might be already closed or looted
you might have to face roadblocks and police checkpoints
What Else Should You Be Doing Before It Hits?
Obviously, everything we said before should only be done if you have enough time AND if everything we’re going to say below is taken care of. Things such as:
barricading yourself inside or getting your bug out vehicle ready,
making sure all your family members are safe and ready to bug in or out with you (if you have a family emergency plan you can put into action, even better),
making sure your communications methods are functional and that every family member knows how to use them,
carefully choosing the right bug out route, one that’s quick, safe and, ideally, takes you to your bug out location,
getting your safe room ready as well as your emergency escape routes from your house (so you’ve got options in case of a home invasion),
(if applicable) hide your guns, food, water and generators as they can be taken away from you,
getting your rifles ready,
collecting as much water as you can inside your bath tub, buckets, barrels and every pot you’ve got.
Final Word
I guess the big takeaway from this article is that things may not look that bad and that we have to take advantage of the opportunities that arise. If that supermarket is still full of supplies and no one’s is aware of what’s about to happen, you should definitely consider taking advantage of the situation and stock up. FAST.
This article from Survival Sullivan www.survivalsullivan.com/what-to-buy-before-disaster/
One of the most exciting things about prepping is that we get to give our brain a good work-out by imagining in detail how things will go down. Based on what’s happening to other people around the world every day, we’re trying to determine when and how things will go down for us.
Well let’s say it already started and we only have a few more hours until we should either be safely bugged in inside our home or as far away from that place as possible. You have time to go to the store and get anything you want. What will you get?
Note: we’re also assuming it’s SAFE to do that. When things go downhill, going to the store could prove extremely risky as it will already be flooded by sheeple and fighting for supplies could get you injured… or worse.
But let’s say the nearest supermarket isn’t crowded and you can safely get anything you want. Maybe you live in a small town or maybe the sheeple are unaware of what’s about to happen. Maybe it’s across the street from you and you.
Keep in mind that, if you’re bugging in, for example, you’re gonna have to spend some of your time barricading yourself inside, moving all your valuables and so on. Still, I think it’s important we do this exercise because things might actually go down this way.
So, 3 hours to mass social breakdown. It’s safe to go to the supermarket. What do you get?
It all depends on where you’re at with your preps. If you’re bugging in but half of your preps are at your bug out location, you might lack important supplies you need to get right away. If you’re a newbie and haven’t gotten the chance to grow your stockpile to the level you intended it, again, you might need critical items.
And if you’re already fully prepped and read for anything, you should still empty the shelves simply because you can.
In which of these situations are you? Depending on your answer, when you rush with a cart inside the store, you’re gonna have to look out for different items.
Situation A: You’re in Need of Essential Items
In this case, you’re gonna need a good list of emergency essentials so you can quickly figure out what to get. Of course, getting literally anything can also work but you definitely don’t want to lave anything important out. Focus on:
canned goods with long shelf life
food with short shelf life, too, because you’ll be eating it over the course of the new days, anyway
bottled water
medicine and first aid supplies
alcohol wipes
antibiotic cream
aspirin
Ibuprofen
hand sanitizer
and lots and lots of bandage of all shapes and sizes.
fuel, motor oil, transmission fluid in case you’re bugging out
pet food
barricade supplies
auto parts
Paracord
guns, ammo and anything else needed to protect yourself and your home
toilet paper, of course
…and get as much take out food as you can because you might not be able to cook for a while. Think pizza and fast food. Also, if people are unaware and you can get them to deliver to your home, even better, you’ll avoid risking your life by going out there.
Well, this just looks like a regular prepping list and it is but it’s worth repeating it as many times as possible. But if you already have all these things, what should you get?
Situation B: You’re Already Stocked Up
If this is you, congrats. But as long as you have the time to make a trip to the store and it’s safe, why not get some of these as well:
lots of insulation
tools from the hardware store
comfort/bartering foods (only if there’s time): chocolate, alcohol, tobacco, even beer which doesn’t have a long shelf life but could comfort you the following few weeks after it hits
print out survival articles and ebooks (if you haven’t done so already) to have that knowledge with you in case the power grid goes down for an extended period of time
as many perishable things as possible so you delay using your stockpile
also, focus on things that are hard if not impossible to get, replicate or replace post-collapse, such as:
canning jars and jar lids
coffee filters
batteries
Ziploc and Mylar bags
chain saws
and so on (I made a full list here)
All in all, just get as much as you can as fast as possible. In this case you don’t even have to worry what to tell cashiers when you’re leaving the store with that much stuff, maybe just warn them that the last thing they should be doing in times like these is working.
The Dangers Of Last-Minute Survival Shopping
As I stated before, there are a certain dangers to be aware of before venturing into the supermarket. It’s crucial to be aware of because failing to do so can get you killed. They are:
the fact that the store may be, in fact full or can get so within minutes, trapping you inside
you might need to be doing other, more important things (see list below)
you might get into a fight on your way there or on the way back
in the heat of the moment, you might get into a car crash
thieves sneak up on you from behind in the parking lot, taking away all your supplies
the supermarket might be already closed or looted
you might have to face roadblocks and police checkpoints
What Else Should You Be Doing Before It Hits?
Obviously, everything we said before should only be done if you have enough time AND if everything we’re going to say below is taken care of. Things such as:
barricading yourself inside or getting your bug out vehicle ready,
making sure all your family members are safe and ready to bug in or out with you (if you have a family emergency plan you can put into action, even better),
making sure your communications methods are functional and that every family member knows how to use them,
carefully choosing the right bug out route, one that’s quick, safe and, ideally, takes you to your bug out location,
getting your safe room ready as well as your emergency escape routes from your house (so you’ve got options in case of a home invasion),
(if applicable) hide your guns, food, water and generators as they can be taken away from you,
getting your rifles ready,
collecting as much water as you can inside your bath tub, buckets, barrels and every pot you’ve got.
Final Word
I guess the big takeaway from this article is that things may not look that bad and that we have to take advantage of the opportunities that arise. If that supermarket is still full of supplies and no one’s is aware of what’s about to happen, you should definitely consider taking advantage of the situation and stock up. FAST.
This article from Survival Sullivan www.survivalsullivan.com/what-to-buy-before-disaster/
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