tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post3847921830973886698..comments2023-11-14T19:02:11.525-05:00Comments on If It Hits The Fan: $900 ChallengeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-7707295309494051522011-04-11T12:48:26.585-04:002011-04-11T12:48:26.585-04:00Since they aren't yet into rotating food I wou...Since they aren't yet into rotating food I wouldn't buy the consolidator pantry. The food could be stored in a box or bag under the bed. I would start on the long term stuff. A couple of fruit trees along the fence in the back yard or start a garden.What if it's today? - A survivalist's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291866801645327324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-8252077416201890202011-03-24T23:04:12.919-04:002011-03-24T23:04:12.919-04:00Oh man.......this could get fun thinking of differ...Oh man.......this could get fun thinking of different ways to spend $900. <br /><br />I think you made some good suggestions - although you may get away with a smaller and cheaper generator if the main things being powered is a fridge and a few lights/radio.<br /><br />I am gonna put some thought into this one.<br /><br />Good post - <br /><br />Rourke<br /><a href="http://modernsurvivalonline.com" rel="nofollow">ModernSurvivalOnline.com </a>Rourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646066376867283485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-28107277417973828632011-03-24T13:14:21.905-04:002011-03-24T13:14:21.905-04:00I didn't see a Food Dehydrator mentioned. I w...I didn't see a Food Dehydrator mentioned. I would think that is one of the keep points needed as you can reduce the need for keeping things cold, make jerky and other things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163333895071124237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-43955921265279074762011-03-24T12:28:52.887-04:002011-03-24T12:28:52.887-04:00Rather than spending money on a generator that the...Rather than spending money on a generator that they will need to worry about using and maintaining here's another option.<br /><br />First off, get a big, quality cooler ($50) to substitute for the frig. No, it's not as good but it's easier and is really hard to damage.<br /><br />I'd then upgrade that Little Buddy heater to a Big Buddy (better heat output) that you should be able to find for $100. The next step would be to find a good used or new propane camp stove ($50 guesstimate). For another $50 or less you can get a bulk 20lb propane tank to run it all off of (this way you can do a tank exchange too). You'll need a Propane Tree ($20-25) and a couple of hoses ($12 or so, get two).<br /><br />I'd suggest getting a good battery lantern along with a bulk pack of batteries. Say $25 for the lantern and another $15 for the batteries. Add three good LED flashlights and a bulk pack of batteries for them. Say $20 each for the lights & Another $15 for the battery pack.<br /><br />A good crank radio will run $50 but that will give them another light source (probably) but will also give them news and some entertainment. With a little planning there's a good chance that the flashlights will use the same batteries as the radio.<br /><br />At this point I'd put another $100 to put towards that shotgun. I suggest this as I haven't seen a $50 shotgun in years. For $150 you can find a good used one even though it'll probably have a hunting length barrel. I'd like a little more social ammo on hand, but that can be another box or two of buckshot, say another $10 into ammo.<br /><br />Definitely get the Berkey! I've got the Travel Berkey myself.<br /><br />The Consolidator Pantry sounds great. Put the rest of the money from into more canned goods for the pantry.<br /><br />As money becomes available I'd add a second propane tank so you've got a spare. A propane lantern might not be a bad idea either. Adding to the food supply should be a given.<br /><br />Steelheart<br /><br />SteelheartSteelheartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3438417528848988506.post-29825961329940422352011-03-23T01:02:17.873-04:002011-03-23T01:02:17.873-04:00Sounds like a pretty good start to me. In the cur...Sounds like a pretty good start to me. In the current economy $900 does not go as far as it should. But the generator, food, water and security is a good place to start. When it come's to the generator I think this is often an overlooked item. People have no idea how hard it is going to be to totally go with out electricity all at once. I think it is better if you kind of wean your self off of it like a bad drug. Great post. Leaves me with lots to think about.BadVooDooDaddyhttp://www.prepplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com