The recent Crowdstrike computer/IT outage got us thinking about a host of things that affect our everyday lives. How do we get cash out of the bank, fuel for our vehicles, food, water, etc. when the power or internet is out? Start pulling on a loose thread and we soon realize that in life everything seems to be connected.
There are ‘must have’ items that we always carry with us. Cash, a small amount of US 90% silver coins, firearm(s), knives (as in more than one), water, food, some tools, gloves, hat, and some cordage (rope or heavy twine) In reality we have a lot more than that but this is the minimum in both vehicles.
We need to have spare cash to cope with the internet being down. How much? Where do we stash it? Who do we tell the hidden location in case there is an emergency? Most insurance companies only insure a residence for a maximum of $2000 in cash, jewelry or firearms so we try to have at least that on hand and in the safe. A mix of bills is best. One philosophy for SHTF is you will need $50 bills more than you will need .50 BMGs. But why not have both?Continue reading“The Well-Rounded Prepper, by Cactus Jack”