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Question please,,,, Am very new to all this so this may sound dumb…. Is there a good radio that does it all? FM/AM NOAA and Shortwave? Seems like everything I look at requires me to chose between these.
THanks again,
Patti Brown
I like the survival radio for the State Department embassy folks made by CountyComm.com because it covers everything. I am a licensed ham operator, so I have other radios, but for a non technical person look at the one from County Comm .com
I like the Red Cross crank radio. It doesn’t do short wave though, but it has a solar charger, crank charger(obviously), can run on AAA batteries. It will also charge a cell phone. It has a flashlight and a flashing red emergency light. Recomended.
Thank you for your input. Can you tell me which model red cross radio you are talking about?
Thanks again!
I have one of these, my mom got it for me for Christmas. It works really well. the model I have is solarlink FR-350 by Eton.
Just wanted to drop a comment to you that I am not able to listen live but I do look forwards to when I get time on computer to download archive from iTunes and listen when I am able. Your show is awesome, keep up the good work. Feel free to send me any info you want to my Email address.
On radios that have it all can be found at ccrane.com and several of the survival stores on the internet CCrane make several models and also sell several major brands. The Ccrane, Eaton, Sangean and Grundig radios can be found with what you are wanting.
It was great to meet you at the Denver Expo!! We are on the same page. I’m listening!
Are there any groups out there that are starting communities to live off the land together?
Can You use new paint cans to store things like popcorn and grains safely?
Joe, personally I would only use USDA grade food lined paint cans for that, other wise I would at least use a bag inside the can so the food didn’t touch the can’s surface. Here are the ones I use for that, http://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/paintcans/goldlined.html
We our new to prepping, just returned from Prepping Conf in SC… Got a lot of info…but still in need of much needed more info, if anyone in the area so we can exchange info and alliance w/like minded people?
Thanks for being there! I found your podcast last April, or so. I had concerns that you’ve provided a voice for – mostly I miss my Dad’s garden when things start getting tight. I’m working on my kids, they are my community at present, my son-in-law feels similar urges, but won’t say “prepper”! I say whatever gets them thinking! Thanks for curing my ignorance, and thanks to all the sponsors for helping along the way!
taking into consideration the feasibility of the 2 senarios.
1) the possible 12/21/12 disaster.
2) the financial meltdown.
where would you say might the most safest place to locate in the usa be??
@ted crandall, If you listen to the show and check into some back episodes on the topic where to live is covered quite a bit but it is really more about what you want, what your tolerances are etc.
Now on the absolute nonsense around the date of 12-21-12, I can’t help you. I deal in reality not mythology.
Started dowloading your shows about 3 months ago to my BlackBerry. I’m not the most tech savy guy, but I’ve renamed some of the shows so I’d be able to find them easier. Now when I hear somebody grumbling that this or that (current event) don’t make sense, I pull out my phone and hit play. 99% of the people I do this to ask “where can I subscribe to that guy?” Jack your followers are definently growing in rural Iowa!
@Tank G, Thanks so much for sharing the show.
As I am about to retire with nothing but time on my hands I have designed and built a stotcrete machine. I guess it is a hobby of mine, but I was wondering if anybody out there is prepping and could use a serious steel reinforced concrete structure above or below ground. I would be glad to help you. You would have to do most of the work and buy the materials, but I would help you for free. I have a young mexican guy that is my assistant and he could use a few bucks but we are here to help people that want to survive or prepair for something bad that could happen. I am a veteran and can show you various things you could use in the future as well. Raul and I are also catholic.
Just found this on a podcast search. Looking forward to listening and learning.
I saw you for the first time today on the Glenn Beck program. You have my interest. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
@Bill Garrison,
Welcome. Let me make you a promise I will piss you off at times, please consider sticking around anyway. Around here all opinions are welcome as long as the idea is debated not the individual. Stick around a while and you will see what I mean.
Hello all !! I’m new to this site and I am trying to find a group near us that meet to talk and share ideas ect . We live about 75 miles south of Houston Tx . Please contact me if anyone knows of anything . Thank you and keep up the awesome work ! God bless !!!!!!!
@Doug check the regional boards on the forum.
My eyes are finally open to the much neglected life of prepping….we are a modest family of 4 it’s my wife and I and my 5 yr old boy and my 3 yr old daughter….I am so new I don’t know where to even begin?…any suggestions on where to begin….also if there is anyone in the central jersey area who would be willing to meet to give me a hands on idea of where and what we need or to just be a friend to a like minded individual….please reach out….I need to know there’s more people like me out there!
My husband and I have been getting into planning and prepping to a small extent but would really like to find people in our area and learn as much as we can. We have no family here other than ourselves and our son and well we see that the economy is going down the toilet fast and want to make sure we can protect and provide for our family. We work crazy hours and are looking for easy and inexpensive ways to prepare and share info and learn with people in our area. If you are in the northeastern Oklahoma or Kansas and would like to share and learn please email me @staceybehel@gmail.com. There is so much out there and sometimes we don’t really know where to start….thanks and have a great weekend everyone and keep up the great work Jack!
Hi.
I’ve just joined up, lots of good info & chat. I’m looking forward to hearing more from you guys.
Is there anyone else from Africa who is doing the Prepping thing, I’d love to hear from you.
Cheers & thanks.
Gord.
Hi, I am kinda new to this also but have been trying to figure it out. Is there anyone in the southern Calif. area??
Hi Mary, I just joined and read your post. I too live in So Cal and have stockpiled food and am growing a garden. what have you done for prepardness? I read alot including many survivalist books. My grown kids think I have gone off the deep end but won’t they be happy when or if my stockpiles are needed.
I have a question to all those out there… I have tried talking to my family (parents… siblings) about preparing and survival issues and they treat me like I am crazy… I have tried a few different approaches including the ” honestly what would it hurt.. if it doesn’t happen when I am alive whose to say it wont happen in my children’s life times and it doesn’t hurt to be prepared…” So as I prepare I’m trying to prepare for them too however I am a single mom of two amazing “little” boys and I just cant afford to prepare for everyone that I love. Is there any suggestions out there on how to do it cheaper or how to convince my family that it is a good idea just to be prepared? I am worried at the prospect that when and if it happenes that we need it I will be run dry at my boys’ expense because noone will listen to me…
@jessa, you need to understand them and stop pushing here are two episodes that can help you with understanding and with low key dripping on them over time vs trying to get them up and moving.
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/situational-awareness-vs-normalcy-bias
http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/episode-648-reaching-the-unreachable
Perhaps even make a deal that you will shut up about it if they will just agree to listen to episode 648? I seem to be pretty good at waking people up and I won’t have to deal with “powdered butt syndrome” with your parents the way you will.
http://www.daveramsey.com/radio/highlights/?urlVars=2010/6/30/Overcoming-the-Powdered-Butt-Syndrome
I live in an apartment building that is a 55+ retirement complex. I’m a 78 yr old woman but in good health. What would you suggest for me to do regarding prepping. Living 50 miles south of Washington, D. C. worries me but little I can do about that.
Hey my preeps.. The food storage bet is to hit the bakery of Walmart Grocery and find and Donut shops ask for their empty frosting buckets! Wash em out and order 5 gallon mylar food grade bags…. I use a flat iron to seal bags after vacuuming out air with shop vac….. Costco’s organic rice in 20lb bags are affordable and locate a wholesale organic food suppliers for BULK purchases will save you money.. Another spot is an organic feed store
@ScottFree welcome to the site, hope you stick around and listen a bit. What you just described had been discussed many times around here. I think if you stick around you will find this to be a pretty advanced group of folks. You pretty much just gave 101 info to folks who are mostly at a 909 level.
Just found this site from a link at James Howard Kunstler’s site. Have enjoyed looking around. Nice site and people. I have lived in both the North & South,big and small cities. Jim …..he just dislikes fools. He beats on the northern type as much as any other. Just wish he would start using “Goat Roper” like I have for 5 decades in place of other hot button words. He is pro gun and knows a bit about them. In Long Emergency he named .41 cal for what it really is:) A word I will not use here. I will shot whatever is around at the time I need it. The path to survival is paved with community & hard work. Both for ourselves and our community. Paint me “Red” if helping others out makes me a “Commie.” Ms.Mann–keep 3-12 months of drugs,food & goodies to clean up & stored water on hand. Take a deep breath & relax. I like your odds. A 12 gauge would be nice also. My tiny wife handles a 12 very well & I am twice her size ! So does her tiny mother same age as you.
Just found the podcast and definitely like what I’m hearing so far. 10 years ago I would have thought this to be crazy. Have only listened to one episode but have had some things rolling around my mind like off grid living and living off the land. I liked what I heard today about community. I imagine a lot of things can be done on a bartering system. I have always considered myself a minimalist as far as gimme 3 meals a day and a warm dry place to sleep and I’m content. Anything on top of that is a luxury in my opinion. Definitely NOT liking the direction our country/government is heading but not quite ready to leave just yet. I’m currently work as a truck driver so a lot of stuff just isn’t feasible right now but definitely going to keep listening and getting a plan together for if/when I do come off the road. Keep it up. I’ll be listening.
Billy
I have been saying this since the tragedy has occured… After the events of last week, it got me thinking about in place methods of defense in schools. I asked around to some of my teacher friends what they are to do in the event of lockdowns, and each and everyone of them gave a similar senario of hunkering down and hiding. I submit that this is adequate in some cases but not others and that each classroom should be armed with a less lethal weapon for point defense and area denial. The weapon I am talking about is already in schools everywhere, and within the classroom itself most likely. The weapon I am talking about is the 5 pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher. It is made of metal, heavy enough to strike a killing blow with, and bright red (aggressive colors). This however is its use of last resort. It is primarily an asphyxiant, an area denial weapon, and a smoke screen. The powder is acrid as soon as it is inhaled in the lungs, and stays airborne for 15 minutes or so. In a confine space such as a hallway it also has the advantage of being EXTREMELY slippery. Dry powder on the floor of almost any surface other than carpetting makes it slick as glass. Finally, a large cloud of dry chemical advancing on a shooter causes his vision to be obscured as to whats going on behind it…allowing for escape and evasion. I am just Joe firefighter ( my name is Brian) but I would like you to take this forward and share this with teachers and the public at large so that we may better defend ourselves against aggression and violence in our public places.
Just found you! Thanks
for a good Radio i would look on ebay sometimes you can get the older models at a good price.I think the newer models are junk.
Hey Jack,
Will your presentation on permaculture design at The Self Reliance Expo be recorded for us who have no way of making it to Texas? Id love to listen or watch it.
Thanks Jack for all you are doing, You’ve really helped me on this journey.
Emill
A rough version in a power point view format is being added to the MSB after the event. It won’t be the live event, it will be all done with screen capture which will be better for this purpose. I don’t feel right about my obligations to Ron and Scott with releasing it before the event.