E-Mail 'Homesteading or Prepping with Very Little Money- Part 2, by M.C.' To A Friend

Email a copy of 'Homesteading or Prepping with Very Little Money- Part 2, by M.C.' to a friend

* Required Field






Separate multiple entries with a comma. Maximum 5 entries.



Separate multiple entries with a comma. Maximum 5 entries.


E-Mail Image Verification

Loading ... Loading ...

15 Comments

  2. If you are a slight framed woman and believe a shatgun isn’t your best defense get a 20 gauge. I will disagree with the shotgun as best home defense though. Shotgun may be good for normal times intruder, but in a grid down situation you need to up your game Go with a quality AR15. This platform has more range, more rounds, easier to reload, and easy for even a slightly built woman to run. Like with all your other preps get professional training with your AR, you’ll be glad you did.

  3. If you are a slight framed woman and believe a shotgun is your best defense get a 20 gauge. I will disagree with the shotgun as best home defense though. Shotgun may be good for normal times intruder, but in a grid down situation you need to up your game Go with a quality AR15. This platform has more range, more rounds, easier to reload, and easy for even a slightly built woman to run. Like with all your other preps get professional training with your AR, you’ll be glad you did.

  4. As an old school guy raised on 12 gauges, I love the pump shotgun for home defense. The recoil is overwhelming for many people and because of it they choose not to practice. I believe the new Ruger carbine with its ability to use Glock magazines, would offer a more controllable and manageable alternative to those of slight build or frail constitution. The additional magazine capacity benefits those who don’t invest in range time as a carbine is much more forgiving than a handgun should one’s priorities not include or allow adequate range time.
    I think most folks tend to focus more on the exciting parts of prepping and lose sight of the more mundane, surely if one needs to be responsible for one’s own security, a proficiency with weapons could be a desireable trait. One must keep up with other things like nutrition, hygiene and fuel for heat and cooking.
    You have to have something to protect, once lean times hit, there will be a plethora of firearms available. That piece of information should give one many points to ponder.

  5. Stan and Holly Deyo s book “Dare to Prepare” has some great ideas and much it available at local stores and of course the dollar store. I really liked your idea of learning about edible wild plants and then drying them. I have dried many things on cleaned screens in unused cars and it’s worked well. Check out your local library for the books. You may be surprised what they have or can get for you through their inter library loans.

  6. M C, thanks for the prepping article; it is a good review. For those who are really on a budget or don’t have room to store a years worth of toilet paper you have probably heard that pages from the Sears Catalog were once used in the out house. Sadly they no longer make those catalogs. Pages from old phone books were once recommended but I don’t think they make those much anymore. Even old newspapers have been used; I think they still print some, though they’re almost obsolete and might soon be unavailable. But do not despair! Any similar low quality paper can be used! But Old John, you say: I’ve tried it, it’s not absorbent and it irritates the, ah, derriere; it’s just not usable!!! Well that’s only ’cause you’re not doin’ it right! Now I’ll tell you all something every small child once knew. To make it usable you’ve got to soften it up. Wad it up then un-wad it, twist it then untwist it, work it back and forth with a motion like trying to wash a stubborn spot out of your favorite white shirt! You can even drag it back and forth over the edge of a table top. Point is you got to get that slick finish off and expose the softer interior fibers of the paper. It still won’t be as pleasant as that hugable store bought stuff but it will still be disposable and better than most things you could try. NOW, don’t ever say Old John never told you anything useful or important!

  8. I also liked the reference to Noah, very good! For your well, look into getting a well/water torpedo. I found an old one at a yard sale. I bought a new one from Lehman’s hardware. My well is 190 feet down, don’t forget enough rope. Good clean water may be a valuable commodity in the future.

  10. What an amazing article! I agree with gardening and storing water supplies, it is irreplaceable! Another great gardening tip that I could not believe was Wild Lettuce benefits that most people do not know about. Here is a link if anyone is interested – https://bit.ly/2sch4rm

  11. I agree about not telling anyone about your preps. Don’t even tell them about your firearms or shoot targets with them. You don’t owe them anything and if times got tough they will turn you in as a gun owner to obtain a week’s worth of food. Remember the young virgins parable. Those that held enough oil(preps) entered into the ethereal realm. They didn’t give out their oil to others not prepared.

  12. Occaisionally some friend may see me canning, reloading, or view my battery bank. They’ll say “When the SHTF, I’m coming here, you seem to know what you’re doing.”

    To which I reply, “Please don’t, I like you too much. It will make me sad having to forcably remove you from the area.”

    (My response edited for family viewing)

  13. Great articles. This is precisely the method my wife and I used to get prepared.
    Something not mentioned in either article nor comments so far, is the need for as much medical supplies as possible. Like the Feed Store for grains, they also sell vet. antibiotics. These are the same as used for humans, but a lot less expensive and usually do not require a vet. prescription to obtain. The other frugal place for a lot of useful medical supplies is a Dollar Tree/Store.
    Instead of trying to tore a years worth of TP, get the wet wipes. They store easier, and will definitely be better to use in an emergency than just about anything else. Also, tampons and pads are great to stop bleeding, as well as plain baking flour.
    Thanks for the articles!

  14. Don’t store in cardboard boxes, cardboard is a favorite food and hiding place for pests. Plus if it gets wet(or picks up moisture from humidity)it will mold and losses structural integrity. Try totes or non-cardboard boxes.

  15. You mentioned towels. Try yard sales. Also, many folks don’t use “fingertip” or guest towels anymore – smaller hand towel. These can be used for feminine needs, diaper inserts, pee rags for the gals or cut into personal wipes for the toilet.
    Our church recently had a yard sale, there were boxes of assorted towels, blankets, sheets and even waterproof washable pads/fabric pieces. I snagged a few things and folks really don’t even bat an eye – I’ve got kids, grandkids and dogs – they assume it could be for them.

    I think your articles were helpful and stuck with your scope – it’s great to get people started. Once they get rolling, additional weapons, meds, etc. would be a natural progression.

    Wild edibles and simple herbs growing in pots on the porch are a great way to add variety to your storage foods. Basic seasonings could be had at Walmart and dollar stores.

Comments are closed.