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Just read as uch as I can concentrate on at one time. I really have more than I thought ready. Still looking for reasonably priced buckets of grain.:) The info here is just what I needed and makes me feel better that I am pretty wel on my way just using common sense. Need to do a lot more though of course. Thanks so much!
 
I've recently started a new hobby... right, because I have plenty of free time (not really). Anyway, I've started smoking meats. It is quite easy, and I managed to build my own smoker from a 55 gallon, steel drum with a removable lid.

Here's a link to an Ugly Drum Smoker (55 Gallon drum smoker): http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Ugly-Drum-Smoker/. It's fairly over-the-top, but it give you a good idea on what to do. Mine is MUCH more basic. I built mine for ~$65, and it works AWESOME!

and here's a link about making your own 'lump' charcoal: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/makinglump.htm. Super simple...

I like the idea of having a smoker for bug-in situations because it allows for variety. It also (due to slow-and-low cooking techniques) helps to tenderize/soften otherwise tougher meats. I recently smoked a deer ham (after soaking in a brine, then marinading), and it was as tender as a filet. You can also tune your temperatures down and use the smoker as a dehydrater, but it'll take some practice.

The CONs:
- it requires fire
- non-portable for bug-outs
- smoke will indicate someone is 'home'
- the smell is AWESOME, and it might attract non-preppers
- it requires fuel (wood) vice something else (like a solar oven/cooker).

Just a few thoughts.

Could always smoke at night...especially moonless ones.
I imagine after a SHTF event, no power mostly, so the world is pretty dark. Most will be holed up someplace at night.
So, not a lot of people to see the smoke, or smell it, and not easy to see smoke on a dark night.
 
I am currently making stills to help people make fuel in times of emergency and the growing cost of fuel. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Ok I’m creating this thread in order to compile a list of links to information that could be useful to beginning and experienced preppers alike. Ideally this will get a sticky :) and this will be a spot we can direct new folks for information.

What this thread is: Links to sites, pdfs, youtube videos, or other documents that contain information that is relevant and useful for being self reliant or preparing for natural disaster, TEOTWAWKI, or a thousand other reasons in-between. This could be anything from Bug out bags to alternative energies to field dressing that giant buck you shot.

What this thread is NOT: This is not the thread to try and sell something you like, you make, or your cousin Pookie makes. I’m sure it’s awesome but start a separate thread for it. It is also not the place to share the latest sale at Bubba’s Tactical bait shop. Those are temporary and the idea behind this list is that it should be as good five years from now, as it is today.

This is a community effort, if you want a category, link or other information added, post in this thread and I will fix it/update it. I will be updating the list with your submissions as often as I can, probably once a day but at least once every other day.

ALSO, please do not post links to copyrighted materials. They will not be included in this list and could potentially get you a severe flogging by a really surly dude named Hank. Dont do it!

H/T to greatnorthernprepper.com A lot of this information is housed by them. Add em to your daily read.

Bug Out (There are probably thousands of Bug out lists on the internet. Google it, but I will post a few)
Bug out Bag checklist
Bug out Bag shopping list
Build your own Bug out Bag
Bug out Vehicle Basics

Food Prep
3 month food supply checklist
Basic food storage plan for 1 year
Solar Cookers - How to make, use and enjoy.
builditsolar.com - Plans for many types of solar cookers
Dehydrating foods without a dehydrator
Building a smokehouse
Homemade smoker
How to make your own lump charcoal

Gardening
Introduction to Gardening
Vegetable Garden Basics
20' x 20' Garden Plan
Square Foot Gardening

Container Gardening
Growing Vegetables in Containers - Cornell Univ.
Container Gardening - Iowa State Univ.
Vegetable Gardening in Containers - Texas A&M

Foraging

Composting
Composting yard wastes
Everything you have always wanted to know about composting

Irrigation
Intro to Drip Irrigation
Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens

Water
Water Purification

First Aid
Survival and Austere Medicine
Manage of dead bodies - post disaster.

Herbal Medicine

Misc.
SurvivalBlogs List of Lists - Lists for EVERY aspect of prep
Army field manuals
Army field manuals part deux

Alternative Energies

NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Handbook
FM3-5 NBC Decontamination

HAM Radio
How to build receiver/transmitting antenna's

Homesteading
Home distillation of alcohol

Bushcraft
Fishing knots, baits, & lures

Gunsmithing

Knifesmithing
Knife Sharpening
more Knife Sharpening
 
Since I didn't exactly know all of the recycle numbers, I looked them up and thought I should post them here for others :cool:

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Ok I’m creating this thread in order to compile a list of links to information that could be useful to beginning and experienced preppers alike. Ideally this will get a sticky :) and this will be a spot we can direct new folks for information.

What this thread is: Links to sites, pdfs, youtube videos, or other documents that contain information that is relevant and useful for being self reliant or preparing for natural disaster, TEOTWAWKI, or a thousand other reasons in-between. This could be anything from Bug out bags to alternative energies to field dressing that giant buck you shot.

What this thread is NOT: This is not the thread to try and sell something you like, you make, or your cousin Pookie makes. I’m sure it’s awesome but start a separate thread for it. It is also not the place to share the latest sale at Bubba’s Tactical bait shop. Those are temporary and the idea behind this list is that it should be as good five years from now, as it is today.

This is a community effort, if you want a category, link or other information added, post in this thread and I will fix it/update it. I will be updating the list with your submissions as often as I can, probably once a day but at least once every other day.

ALSO, please do not post links to copyrighted materials. They will not be included in this list and could potentially get you a severe flogging by a really surly dude named Hank. Dont do it!

H/T to greatnorthernprepper.com A lot of this information is housed by them. Add em to your daily read.

Bug Out (There are probably thousands of Bug out lists on the internet. Google it, but I will post a few)
Bug out Bag checklist
Bug out Bag shopping list
Build your own Bug out Bag
Bug out Vehicle Basics

Food Prep
3 month food supply checklist
Basic food storage plan for 1 year
Solar Cookers - How to make, use and enjoy.
builditsolar.com - Plans for many types of solar cookers
Dehydrating foods without a dehydrator
Building a smokehouse
Homemade smoker
How to make your own lump charcoal

Gardening
Introduction to Gardening
Vegetable Garden Basics
20' x 20' Garden Plan
Square Foot Gardening

Container Gardening
Growing Vegetables in Containers - Cornell Univ.
Container Gardening - Iowa State Univ.
Vegetable Gardening in Containers - Texas A&M

Foraging

Composting
Composting yard wastes
Everything you have always wanted to know about composting

Irrigation
Intro to Drip Irrigation
Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens

Water
Water Purification

First Aid
Survival and Austere Medicine
Manage of dead bodies - post disaster.

Herbal Medicine

Misc.
SurvivalBlogs List of Lists - Lists for EVERY aspect of prep
Army field manuals
Army field manuals part deux

Alternative Energies

NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Handbook
FM3-5 NBC Decontamination

HAM Radio
How to build receiver/transmitting antenna's

Homesteading
Home distillation of alcohol

Bushcraft
Fishing knots, baits, & lures

Gunsmithing

Knifesmithing
Knife Sharpening
more Knife Sharpening
lOVE THIS
 
I can't thank you enough! I very much appreciate your efforts to help out a new prepper.
 
Hey Kriptic,
I noticed that you left off something extremely important from your list.... oh wait, there it is. :cool:

Great job. I only hit a few points on the list but it looks great. Thanks!
 
I've recently started a new hobby... right, because I have plenty of free time (not really). Anyway, I've started smoking meats. It is quite easy, and I managed to build my own smoker from a 55 gallon, steel drum with a removable lid.

Here's a link to an Ugly Drum Smoker (55 Gallon drum smoker): http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Ugly-Drum-Smoker/. It's fairly over-the-top, but it give you a good idea on what to do. Mine is MUCH more basic. I built mine for ~$65, and it works AWESOME!

and here's a link about making your own 'lump' charcoal: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/makinglump.htm. Super simple...

I like the idea of having a smoker for bug-in situations because it allows for variety. It also (due to slow-and-low cooking techniques) helps to tenderize/soften otherwise tougher meats. I recently smoked a deer ham (after soaking in a brine, then marinading), and it was as tender as a filet. You can also tune your temperatures down and use the smoker as a dehydrater, but it'll take some practice.

The CONs:
- it requires fire
- non-portable for bug-outs
- smoke will indicate someone is 'home'
- the smell is AWESOME, and it might attract non-preppers
- it requires fuel (wood) vice something else (like a solar oven/cooker).

Just a few thoughts.
I recently. Got a propane smoker for 100 bucks. I am new to smoking and have only done a rabbit in it so far, which turned out pretty good. I have a slab of ribs to try next (drool). I plan to get a large propane tank set in the yard soon, so decided to go with propane vs wood. I'm interested to learn more about smoking for preservation, but will enjoy it for everyday cooking as well.
 
i got a email from where i bought my seeds today.in which i went into their site,and started reading one of the blogs on survival.and they deffently make some good points there..

Creating a Well-Rounded Survival Plan: Part 1 — The Short Term
http://blog.mypatriotsupply.com/2015/10/creating-well-rounded-survival-plan.html

5 Everyday Household Items for Emergency Survival
http://blog.mypatriotsupply.com/2015/11/5-everyday-household-items-for.html

Must-Haves for a Barter-Based Economy
http://blog.mypatriotsupply.com/2015/11/must-haves-for-barter-based-economy.html
 
i got a email from where i bought my seeds today.in which i went into their site,and started reading one of the blogs on survival.and they deffently make some good points there..

Creating a Well-Rounded Survival Plan: Part 1 — The Short Term
http://blog.mypatriotsupply.com/2015/10/creating-well-rounded-survival-plan.html

5 Everyday Household Items for Emergency Survival
http://blog.mypatriotsupply.com/2015/11/5-everyday-household-items-for.html

Must-Haves for a Barter-Based Economy
http://blog.mypatriotsupply.com/2015/11/must-haves-for-barter-based-economy.html
All common sense things! Good links here. I think reading and learning as many ideas and skills is the most important prepping any of us can do. I don't know how many on this site ever watched the show Mcguyver, but that dude could do anything with ordinary household items. Yes it was Hollywood, but all the things he did were real and would work. Having some knowledge of creative fixes could make your life a lot easier in an extended emergency.
 
Here are some good resources for non-electric items as well as horse drawn equipment and sources for poultry. I've been buying from these companies for many years.

www.lehmans.com
www.cumberlandgeneral.com

www.pioneerfarmequipment.com
www.strombergschickens.com
www.mcmurrayhatchery.com
I've seen lehmans' catalogs before, but the others are new to me. Thanks I'll check them out. The only problem is I'm broke! It's kind of like taking a kid to a candy store and saying you can look, but......
 
here's some post/blogs from someone called calamity Janet.in which she touched base with one of my fave food groups..:D pasta...in which i do have some boxes of mac n cheese.and other pastas...and most of what i go with..are idea pastas for people on a budget.

http://www.calamityjanet.com/s-is-for-spaghetti.html

and for those that don't know about them.knorr sides..they have pasta and rice sides alike..i've been buying for $1.00 each for the rice,and pasta alike.

http://www.knorr.com/product/category/245876/pasta-sides

plus.they have recipes as well

http://www.knorr.com/recipes/pasta/623998
 
I don't care what kind of budget one has, not storing food is just plain stupid. Sure I would love to just go out and buy a load of buckets of mountain house, but the fact is I can't afford it. I can however afford to buy a couple extra things each time I go to the grocery. I'm really not too concerned about a twenty five year shelf life either. I figure if things go bad for that long then you're screwed anyways. Regular canned goods will last a good five years plus, regardless of the expiration date. As Jim said, dry pastas, rice, beans, etc. are all things that aren't too expensive and store well. Having a pantry with food in it may not get you through the apocalypse but it will help through a job loss, natural disaster or terrorist attack. I still think that for the budget conscious that a garden and canning is the best way to go. I have an investment in mason jars, and two pressure canners, but it has paid for itself many times over. Not only do I get fresh food each season, but it's cheaper, healthier and most importantly, tastes better.
 

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