Posted: 7/24/2010 7:10:39 AM EDT
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The wife and I discussed the issue and decided to start prepping. How much are we going to prep? We don't know, but we figured we should start now a little bit at a time every time we go grocery shopping.
Anyway, this what we started with. We decided to stock up on some of the stuff that we use regularly and be able to rotate it. 
10 corn 5 green beans 5 carrots 5 peas 5 chef boyarde paper plates plastic cups We also have 3 gallons of water that we rotate. We're going to get more though since 1 gal / day / person minimum. We also bought some 3 day bags from LAPG to use as our bug out bags We're going for 2 LAPG tactical pants, 5 underwear, 5 tshirts, 5 socks, 2 med kits and other gear (fixed knives, multi tools, tape, 550 cord, fire spark tool, etc) I think we off to a good start. Suggestions? Also, what does the hive say about canned beans? Recommendations for taste vs price? Some pics I took from my local WM. 
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Hope this helps
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As far as the beans go, I would try out a half dozen or more different kinds and stock what you like. Personally I stock dried beans and cook them myself, but this does require more water and time. Not just heat and eat.
Doc Oh yeah, looks like a real good start. Just date what you purchased, and rotate it through your regular food. |
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Welcome Much to learn here and from good folks. As for canned goods, I tend to buy common items buy the case and rotate from the 'prep' pantry to the 'daily use' pantry. Obviously the oldest is moved to daily use. Before long, you'll get a quantity / rotation routine established. Oh, and don't forget the TP fort.  |
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Quoted: The wife and I discussed the issue and decided to start prepping. How much are we going to prep? We don't know, but we figured we should start now a little bit at a time every time we go grocery shopping. We also have 3 gallons of water that we rotate. We're going to get more though since 1 gal / day / person minimum. We also bought some 3 day bags from LAPG to use as our bug out bags We're going for 2 LAPG tactical pants, 5 underwear, 5 tshirts, 5 socks, 2 med kits and other gear (fixed knives, multi tools, tape, 550 cord, fire spark tool, etc) More water STAT. A water filter in the BOBs wouldn't be a bad idea. Protus has a really good thread to get you started on the BOB: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=10&f=18&t=506065 I think we off to a good start. Suggestions? I agree you are off to a good start, you seem to have the right attitude. I would suggest setting a goal and priority list of things you want to acquire or accomplish. Good luck, PS stay out of the pics of your preps thread unless you want some serious motivation or serious feelings of inadequacy.  |
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Thanks for the tips folks. I'll try a can of each of the beans and see which we like better. We're always stocked on TP. I bought some huge packs at the last BX Case Lot sale. I'm definitely going to get more water for storage. I'm thinking 3 gallons per person per day. Speaking of which, we should stock up on powdered milk for our toddler.Our short term goal is to survive 3 days, either at home or in route to another location.
It's true, "being prepared" entails a lot more than just having food and water. One idea I got from a Katrina survivor is to scan all your ID's, passports and important paperwork onto a thumbdrive. I've already started this process and will have 3 copies. We're working on the financial aspect at the moment (paying off debt and adding to the savings fund). I'm pretty set employment wise since I'm in the military and have 10 years left before I retire, but I'd like to eventually save up 6 months of pay. Again, thanks guys. |
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congrats on the mrs wanting to prep also.....stick with the fourm and read the back stuff.....lotta good info.
as said above....mark your cans with purchase date.....big and easy to read. one of my friends uses the little multi-colored dots.....and a white board.....find a system that works for you.. |