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Sierra6

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Hi everyone, I’ve always been interested in prepping, I’ve just never actually started prepping until very recently. In light of this virus I decided it may be a good idea to jump in feet first and learn more about prepping and get some advice along the way. Better late than never right? I should probably add that we live in an apartment complex, so storage and concealment is a bit of a challenge.
 
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Welcome. Prepping his mostly common sense, not hoarding years of supplies. Break down what you really need first. Water, food, shelter and security. Work on the basics for these things in that order. Over time you can continue on with comforts and many other areas, but start with the basics. Learning is a lot cheaper than buying supplies too, so learn about how to supply these things along with slowly building up some supplies too.
 
howdy from a Texan .... and welcome to the forum and family...there's quite a few knowledgeable folks here that'll gladly tell ya what you need to know,or at least point ya in the right direction and/or give ya a good idea or 2..and by all means jump right on in with any replies you have on a topic
 
Welcome aboard Sierra6. Prepping isn't really a "big deal" in itself. Brent has it right, just a little common sense (which no longer exists in Washington DC). To get started is simple. Each time to visit the store pick up a couple extra items you normally purchase and store them back in a separate location than you normal daily supplies. Just use common sense when getting the extra items and select items with long storage life. Myself, I store extra bags of dried items such as beans, rice, pasta as they are easy to store and family has no problem eating them. But, then again, I live in an area where water is readily available. If you live in a dry area, you may want more canned foods that has liquid in the item. As stated above, common sense based upon your needs.

If you have any questions, ask and someone may answer. (Heck, sometimes you might even get a correct answer. :rolleyes: HAHAHA)
 
Howdy from another Texan!
I live in an apartment too so I understand the lack of space issues. I started off small with prepping and believe that knowledge and know-how is just as important as supplies in keeping you alive. Just make sure you have the basics to start off, then build off of that.
 
Wow thanks for the welcome and info everyone! Like I said I love in Texas but I work in Colorado helping the company I work for start a shop. I’m based out of the Midland, TX yard though. So I’ve been trying to work on a BOB inventory. I know I won’t be able to pack it with enough food to get me back to Texas from Colorado if it ever comes down to me having to walk, but I suppose I can possibly restock somewhat along the way. Any suggestions?
 
Warm Welcome from the Arizona valley folks. USA

The advantage of apartment living is it does not take too many supplies to out last your neighbors. Just keep the prepping info to yourself. It is easy (if you are not too picky) to store several months worth of dried food. Example: how much space and cost would it take to purchase and store several cases of top ramen? In an apartment storing water is a problem, weight and size can limit the amount you can store. Best bet is to get a water purifier / filter. There is water all around you, if you can clean it. Ask and you will get answers. There are many very knowledgeable members on this forum and they will gladly answer any and almost all your questions. Sorry, can't tell you what the next lottery numbers will be.
 
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Warm Welcome from the Arizona valley folks. USA

The advantage of apartment living is it does not take too many supplies to out last your neighbors. Just keep the prepping info to yourself. It is easy (if you are not too picky) to store several months worth of dried food. Example: how much space and cost would it take to purchase and store several cases of top ramen? In an apartment storing water is a problem, weight and size can limit the amount you can store. Best bet is to get a water purifier / filter. There is water all around you, if you can clean it. Ask and you will get answers. There are many very knowledgeable members on this forum and they will gladly answer any and almost all your questions. Sorry, can't tell you what the next lottery numbers will be.
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There’s definitely water around us, there’s a creek right down the street too. I’ll look into getting a life water purifier, as well as a few of the straws and extra filters and somewhere to store a few days worth. As for the lottery numbers, no worries I won’t hold it against you lol
 
I have several cases of freeze dried food and it doesn't take up too much space, last a long time, and actually is a lot of food once prepared. Of course you have to have plenty of water to prepare it with. And it isn't bad either when compared to other prepared foods you can buy; I actually think some of them taste pretty good.
I also have plenty of regular canned goods and other non perishables. These will keep you for the first few weeks-months (or even years tbh) anyway if you have enough, which will be enough for most of the disaster events you encounter.
In a true SHTF event you will never be able to stockpile enough to live the rest of your life unless you don't plan to live very long. This is where knowledge really starts to come in as more important than stuff in prepping. There's lots of good information here that you can use to get started and then practice skills even if they don't seem immediately useful.
 
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I have several cases of freeze dried food and it doesn't take up too much space, last a long time, and actually is a lot of food once prepared. Of course you have to have plenty of water to prepare it with. And it isn't bad either when compared to other prepared foods you can buy; I actually think some of them taste pretty good.
I also have plenty of regular canned goods and other non perishables. These will keep you for the first few weeks-months (or even years tbh) anyway if you have enough, which will be enough for most of the disaster events you encounter.
In a true SHTF event you will never be able to stockpile enough to live the rest of your life unless you don't plan to live very long. This is where knowledge really starts to come in as more important than stuff in prepping. There's lots of good information here that you can use to get started and then practice skills even if they don't seem immediately useful.
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That’s a good point, I’ll look into getting some freeze dried foods too. Thank you for the info!
 
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Wow thanks for the welcome and info everyone! Like I said I love in Texas but I work in Colorado helping the company I work for start a shop. I’m based out of the Midland, TX yard though. So I’ve been trying to work on a BOB inventory. I know I won’t be able to pack it with enough food to get me back to Texas from Colorado if it ever comes down to me having to walk, but I suppose I can possibly restock somewhat along the way. Any suggestions?
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Do you know anyone along the route you can leave supplies with?
 
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