Sorry for the black pill… but there’s really no other way to address this issue. we NEED to be prepared for the worst case scenario even though we may not ever get there. And those who have not yet prepared, let’s help them out.
Here’s why one needs to be prepared for the worst…
US gas prices projected to hit over $300 a barrel https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-warns-west-300-per-barrel-oil-cuts-eu-gas-supply-2022-03-07/
Hungary cut off world wide wheat supply https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSL5N2VA3WO
Wheat price is SOARING! https://www.ft.com/content/e6a28dd9-ecea-4d67-b6b5-a50301b731b2
Broken supply chain in the US https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2021/06/17/why-the-pandemic-has-disrupted-supply-chains/
Empty grocery store shelves https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/02/03/empty-shelves-this-is-what-kprc-2-viewers-said-theyve-missed-the-most-at-stores/?outputType=amp
Prices going up https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleykohan/2021/12/10/costco-prices-up-over-45-yet-demand-remains-strong/amp/
Stock markets going absolutely fucking wild (and these clowns trying to justify it 😂😂) https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/things-to-know-today-51621599477
Huge housing disruptions https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/homes-for-sale-hit-record-low/
Expect more power outages more frequently https://www.texastribune.org/2021/04/15/texas-ercot-blackouts-summer-climate/amp/
Near Impossible to buy a car due to chip shortage AND inflation https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/inflation-new-used-car-prices-2022/
Money printers go brrrrrrrrr https://www.seattletimes.com/business/as-the-federal-reserves-money-printer-quiets-markets-shake/?amp=1
The rich just getting richer https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/billionaire-wealth-covid-pandemic-12-trillion-jeff-bezos-wealth-tax/
Precious Metals hitting highs. Gold over $2k https://www.kitco.com/market/
Our dollar is trash https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/investors-bet-on-more-dollar-weakness-11606386601
And I can go ON AND ON AND ON AND ON!!!
I think it’s time we help each other with preparing for potentially the worst. I believe we will jump into a severe depression, so our commodities may actually end up being tradable goods and benefit us.
Please contribute information for our fellow community members who may not understand much about prepping. I will comment below as well.
Lighters for use and for barter. We get a 5 pk each run thru th he grocery store
Fishing supplies. Ugly Stick makes a kid's size for $13 and it's just a beast.
Seeds. Tools in good working order.
Kerosene heater and fresh kerosene as another heat source. Can be used as a stove as well.
Local plant guide.
Learn how to.make a zoom stove
300$ crossbow/.22/12 or 20 gauge/ 223/.410/...
Fire stater supplies... bought and homemade
Afrin...can help stop.bleeding in a pinch. Benadryl! Ibuprofen Self cling wrap, etc Peroxide Pure grain. Iodine Ankle and wrist wrap/support...thank me later. Duct tape Emergency shiney blankets...can also obscure one from night vision/IR for a time until.one heats up Knife
Etc, etc...
A well equipped first aid kit with some advanced tools are critical. Lots of bandages and medical tapes are cheap and beyond ridiculously important to have. A basic surgical kit for field surgery is scary as hell to use, but it beats a pocket knife. Even if you don't know how to use it, someone else nearby might. Worth the 4oz to carry. Surgical needles and thread (silk or synthetic) is cheap and invaluable. Super glue can be used to close a wound that is relatively non-life threatening. Betadine, iodine, hydrogen peroxide or alcohol is a must for preventing infection. If you have anti-biotics, keep them with you. They are worth more than gold or diamonds in a survival situation.
Don't forget tampons for through N throughs..