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How to wind up your cordage for your bear bag, guy lines, drag lines etc..without finding it full of knots next time you want to use it. Works with 550 size cord or even larger depending on the lenght and works very well with twine sized cord.

Just wanted to share a couple water storage options that I’m incorporating into my preparations plan.

In this two part video the Okieprepper discusses basic preparedness techniques for storing bulk dry goods in food grade buckets with mylar bags, oxygen absorbers and gamma seal lids. Food storage products in this video were purchased from usaemergencysupply.com www.usaemergencysupply.com

Our canning shelves after winter

How I do my water storage and clean my canteen/water bottle.

This is actually Part 2 of a request from Internet friends to show what is available here in Utah that might not be in stores in other states. Hopefully I can get Part one uploaded tonight.

In this video the Okieprepper discusses in depth how to purify bulk water supplies for long term storage using Stock Chlorine. Many people use bleach to purify water for the short term, but bleach begins to degrade in 6 to 8 months making it a poor choice for long term water stores. This is a cheap and simple process that you will want to add to your preparedness skill-set.

a quick five minute camo job, nothing fancy helps keep the bright red gas cans from drawing your eyes to them.

While talking with “preppers” around the country many people are surprised when I tell them I can get many long-term food and water storage items right in Wal-Mart. This video will illustrate things that we have available to us that you might not have in stores where you live. One thing I did forget to mention is this Wal-Mart still stock rifles and shotguns.

I visit a bakery to acquire 5 gallon buckets for food storage. I focus on my rice and oatmeal.