Food, water, security

[underpar]

We have spent the last few years stockpiling what I believe are our basic needs. I am now comfortable that I have enough of what I believe are the 3 keys to survival. Beyond food, water, and security (guns/ammo/shelter), where else should I be focusing our preps?

 

[Old Fart]

Medical supplies & training would be a good start.

 

[BadgeBunny]

Yep, Old Fart beat me to it. You might add gardening, also.

 

[BIG_MIKE2005]

You might add gardening, also.

I think this is an aspect alot of preppers forget about or dont really concern themselves with. I'm not sure about those who neglect this aspect but I dont plan to live off chips, candy & other pre-packaged goods unless there is no other option like contaminated soil or something. I'd much rather eat fresh veggies/meat.

 

[BadgeBunny]

I think this is an aspect alot of preppers forget about or dont really concern themselves with. I'm not sure about those who neglect this aspect but I dont plan to live off chips, candy & other pre-packaged goods unless there is no other option like contaminated soil or something. I'd much rather eat fresh veggies/meat.

Yep. Not to mention gardening is a whole lot harder than it sounds. I remember my first garden. I spent a ton of money and in return I got absolutely NO harvest, save a handful (and my hands aren't that big) of tomatoes. What the birds and bugs didn't get burned smooth up in August. (And believe me, the birds and the bugs didn't eat all that well ... ) It was pitiful. Good thing I'm stubborn, otherwise, I'd have given up ...

 

[SMS]

Definately food production.

Medical for sure, but with a heavy emphasis on hygiene, sanitation and prevention.

Tourniquets are cool, but disease/illness created by poor hygiene and sanitation will kill more people than trauma.

 

[BadgeBunny]

And while I'm thinking about it, however much water you have it will not be enough. If you are in a position to be able to do so, look into rainwater harvesting, greywater use and alternate means to filter/sanitize water that you are able to gather in unconventional methods.

 

[BIG_MIKE2005]

Yep. Not to mention gardening is a whole lot harder than it sounds. I remember my first garden. I spent a ton of money and in return I got absolutely NO harvest, save a handful (and my hands aren't that big) of tomatoes. What the birds and bugs didn't get burned smooth up in August. (And believe me, the birds and the bugs didn't eat all that well ... ) It was pitiful. Good thing I'm stubborn, otherwise, I'd have given up ...

Yep, gardening is an art form. My grandma is 85 & has a garden every single year. I struggle to grow things but for her it's like second nature, LOL. I'm taking gardening 101 with grandma this season & starting my own at home. Pity I didn't really get interested in it till this late in life, I'm sure she could have taught me all kind of secrets by now had I started sooner.

 

[Cinaet]

Yep, Old Fart beat me to it. You might add gardening, also.

Fresh food from a garden would probably be at a premium for bartering too.

 

[Gideon]

Next step, friends. Knowing you neighbors is more important to survival than anything else.