I have been looking at instructions for making water proof fire starters out of lint.

How many do you think a person should have?

I have been looking at instructions for making water proof fire starters out of lint.
How many do you think a person should have?

Since they are lighter than light, I would suggest the following for me;
3 packages - 5 packages in vehicle
2 packages in bob
2 packages in dodge bag
2 packages in Dog pack
5 packages in bike trailer

note the packages would be a mix of dryer lint and cotton balls for me
excessive, all told all packages including zip lock bags together would weigh about 1/8 of a pound or so

Only use them, when very tired or in the rain, otherwise use regular methods first, conserve what you do not have supplies to make replacements with.

Thank you.

I looked at several methods. Some with just lint with a burn time of 15 minutes, one with dried coffee grounds with lint and saw dust with lint. Only one with a noted burn time was the plain lint one. All of them were done using empty egg cartons. I had thought that was a bit much but I had not considered the different "locations" (bob,Bol,etc)

I did not post this to make anyone Ashamed! I posted it to assist, help you out and help me out as some items I do not have yet either.
Just try to add on or two things a week to it.
Also need to know other things for a Bug out Bag as well, such as;
Zombies at location
etc etc

😆 awesome... one of those low probability - high impact situations...

Now I was more thinking of the Everyday Zombie's -> driving cars, shopping malls etc etc >;)

Howdy All,

One lightweight, but,important item to have in each first aid kit is a set of nail clippers. In a SHTF scenario or worse, personal hygene will be a deciding factor between health or getting a disease. Without medical facilities, even simple health issues could be life threatening. Imagine dying because you could not trim a toe nail and end up getting an infected impacted toe nail. Not a heroic death. Dollar store or Walmart, about $1.50 for the nail clippers, get the big ones.

Watch out for them Zombies!!

Mountainman.

Thanks Mountainman,
i did not put a shaving kit in/shower kit as I thought is was so basic that people would just do it. Thanks for pointing out the need and reasons.

could you put some more personal items list here as well please.
Cheers

WR,

I will try to post more ideas tomorrow when I hope to have more time for such.

Mountainman.

I wonder how much bum wipes would be worth after TSHTF. Not much until after the first six months, but after you start using news print, dried grass (watch out for the pricklies :shock:) the scrape stick or the shirt off you back. I'm sure your loved one would smother you with kisses when you gave her a roll of Charmin for X-mas.

This list has more to do with what would be valuable in the post-event world. These are barter items to possibly stockpile, as you can afford. In the new economy these items may help to make you a tycoon. If you give a rat's ass about becoming a tycoon that is. For most of us, a stash of barter items may make the difference between survival and comfort, and the ability to extend charity when required. Genuine charity may forge bonds between groups that is more valuable than personal wealth.

This list is in no particular order. Most items could be sealed in a length of 6" ABS pipe and buried.

Wet-naps / wet-wipes
Toilet Paper - I recommend individually wrapped rolls. Scott Premium. 500 sheet 2-ply rolls.
Feminine Hygeine Products
Rolls of Tin Foil
Garbage Bags
Leaf'N'Garden Bags - the really big ones.
Alcohol wipes
Ziploc Bags - every size
Socks - especially wool socks
Toques
Boonie hats
Dust masks
Duct Tape
Paracord - any colour, any length; the real stuff with 7 strands inside
Matches - Lots and lots of matches
First aid supplies - bandaids, polysporin, splints, safety pins, slings/t-bandages, 4x4 guaze
Boots - sturdy footwear. they won't be making it for awhile
Blankets and poncho liners/Ranger blankets
Sleeping bags
Candles - all types, all sizes, as many as you can
Tarps - any size, any material
Arrows
Crossbow Bolts
Arrowheads
Toothbrushes
Salt
Baking Soda
Dental floss
Pencils
Kids toys - simple, non-battery types
Games - dice, cards, board games
Solid fuel tabs for Bully Stoves/canteen heaters
Drink crystals - gatorade, lemonade, Kool-aid, etc
Sterno - canned jellied fuel
Nails/screws/bolts/nuts/rivets
Sun glassess
Ski goggles
Vegetable seeds
How-to books
Steel wool
Magnessium Bars
Highway flares
6 mil vapour barrier plastic sheeting by the roll
Sandbags
Plastic water jugs with lids
Plastic water bottles with lids
Plastic fuel jerry cans with lids and spouts
Knives - all types, all blade lengths, fixed or locking blades
Sharpening stones
Files
Sandpaper/emery cloth
Lamp wick
Bars of Sunlight Soap - laundry section of the grocery store
Basins/wash tubs
Wash boards - wood and glass
Pots & pans
Fishing lures
Fishing line
Brass snare wire
Automotive belts/filters/fuses
12 volt light bulbs
Teflon tape
Bow strings
.22 LR shells

Well that is it for now. I will add more in time.

Mountainman.

A 5 gallon pail with a re-sealable lid would be the way I would go. Buried in a place that would be accessible but not flooded. Trying to get a pail in mud sucks, literally. You might also consider a buried one at one of your friends place (that you trust), hopefully out of town, but within a few days of bicycle riding. By the way I was making a joke about the toilet paper, but still it would be a good barter item, if you had the room.

Ranger,

I believe it would be safe to state, that to the sheeple, a roll of TP, would be worth its weight in gold. In a post-event world. A safe item to invest in now, to trade later. Of course, having a waterproof, rodent proof storage is a must.

I like you idea of using a 5 gal pail with the gasket type lid. Great idea. Less prep than building tubes with a sealed end and a removeable end.

A friend's property or a piece of high ground in the forest. Leave yourself a marker nearby of course, not right on top off your treasure chest. 🙂

Let's hear more ideas. I know these are helping folks out there.

Mountainman.

I posted this to my Blog and think it is appropriate for it to go here as well.

Different Types of Bags and Plans
So, It dawned on me today that most people do not know of the different types of Bags and Bag plans and designs there were.

BOB – Bug Out Bag
this is usually the very biggest one, the one with everything and the makeshift kitchen sink
This is the one you might want to have a vehicle for, or at the very least a bicycle with a trailer!

GO Bag – Grab Bag
this is the one in the vehicle, for when your vehicles stops working, the traffic is totally snarled up, the EMP pulse just stopped most everything in its tracks.
This back is the grab out of the vehicle and get back home bag, this is just designed to get you home;
light pack, hiking shoes, 1 or 2 days light rations (food), some water, maybe a drinking straw, emergency tube tent or emergency blanket,
two knives, telescopic pole for jumping over streams or hitting people with, some other small items you get the picture here, light and quick. MAP, two alternate routes to get home or to bug out location
Objective – lightweight, quick and fast get out and get going

DODGE – get out of Dodge bag
People mix or change up the Bug Out Bag here, it is a matter of taste and personal preference
The Dodge bag, is an in-between bag, designed to have some of the stuff that the BOB has, but more than the GO Bag. This is the lets get to the Bug out location quickly bag

Bug in Bag, or Battle Bag
This is the special bag for when you stay put, it has defensive and offensive items in there, maybe web gear, firearms, ammo, food, water, knives, anything that you need to keep holding onto the fort. Duct Tape, and more Duct Tape! Canada Eh..

There are a few others, will update at a later time.

As you can see though, the different sizes depend on the end goals in mind. You do not need to have a 100 pound pack in your car just to get home. You might however have a folding bike or a dissembled Mountain Bike though with packs.

It boils down to need, practicality and objective.

I still maintain you need a group, over 8 people preferably 20-35 living in a small community or village set-up.
- you will not survive on your own
- yes, with skills you can exist, unless there are too many hostiles in the area, you are bound to slip up, then pop goes the weasel
- group dynamics aside, a group is the best defence for all occasions, if in the right area, with the right supplies and knowledge
- you will not survive long if you go to a Provincial Park or State Park, especially if it is a Drive in Location, everyone and their dogs will be there! Can you say OK Coral !!

Man I want to win the Lottery, then I will be in a position to start a Prepper Village up by Timmins, I am making a list and checking it twice and thrice.

I'm feelin a little bagged, and tagged right now. 😐

Since I know what you mean Ranger,
why is that? Also might explain that to others as well, since they could be thinking you were turned into a Steer from a Bull ! snip snip