These are great prepps. I have a small artisian well in the basement actually but my main well is outside and I'd really like to get a manual back up ...

Mini works is best but for a BOB (weight and size) the Sawyer seems to suit. I think the original poster was looking for a filter for a large group, a...

Watersoftener salt is my choice. Mostly because of its purity but also because I often stock lots for the softener anyhow.

This is a great blog and thats the link to the water purifier review. Welcome :)Or for a larger group this style may suit:

I see your point. We don't see many "Gangs" out where I am and hopefully if they ever rode though, I'd be secure and quiet at that point. I have the a...

My current plan is pretty basic. I'm prepped for a year. That is to say, if the SHTF in Fall I'm good over the long cold winter. Spring I can plant a...

Thanks. Montag asserts, "Maybe the books can get us half out of the cave. They just might stop us from making the same damn insane mistakes!" "Nobody...

The genny can be switched over to LP. Hosnestly, in a real SHTF situation I'd give up on electricity pretty quickly; I've tried to gear up my preps in...

Courtesy of: SensretractorA few good links:Enjoy!

Yeah. Its tough to keep my home unassuming, as I live on a regular street, and still work on security.

Agreed. You do need to be careful what goes up here, although personally we're ok but the site itself could be in trouble. Addenum: I have lido and IV...

The back up genny is hooked to city natural gas and I am on a well. I'm near a river and have a great sump well in the basement if need be. Security i...

Agreed, no harm in any others points of view. I intended no disrespect and actually agree with you. I just thought if we wanted to discuss (push it a ...

I agree. I have alot of gear and am happy staying with in at home . I have 12 months of food as well as trapping gear and realisticly unlimited water....