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by xplosiv1
Sat Jan 19, 2019 12:17 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Building my home
Replies: 10
Views: 6712

Re: Building my home

looks good keep us updated on the build. What kind of insulation have you used, looks like you might need a little more for winter months. built something similar with my brother a few years back in a Mercedes sprinter ..... he's the mechanic / welder i'm just the electrical engineer and amateur woo...
by xplosiv1
Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: 'manufactured' emergency food packs
Replies: 8
Views: 2534

Re: 'manufactured' emergency food packs

I've used them a few times, I like there stuff I mainly use it for hiking trips.

a standard "3 months supply pack" will last me a months worth of hiking based on 3 meals a day.


https://www.emergencyfoodstorage.co.uk/ ... gency-food
by xplosiv1
Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:51 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello from Jack Tar
Replies: 8
Views: 2121

Re: Hello from Jack Tar

first question is ..... have you eaten all of the beans yet ? in my house even though we cook everything fresh most days and grow our own we seem to go through over 50 cans of baked beans per year !! read the forum, theres so much good stuff here, ask as many questions as you like, you'll get answer...
by xplosiv1
Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:43 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: I’m back
Replies: 18
Views: 5006

Re: I’m back

Well you already know the basics ...... food,water shelter food you can sus out yourself , i've no idea what you like to eat. water is easy in this country, bottle from the tap or rainwater collection. you've a new shelter, workout the weak points and fix them. after that its all padding to make it ...
by xplosiv1
Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:38 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Getting organised
Replies: 8
Views: 2317

Re: Getting organised

I'm much the same as Deeps I have a room for everything, shelves floor to ceiling all the way round.

up to you really what you stock, make sure you like it though nothing worse than having to eat stuff you dont like.
by xplosiv1
Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:05 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Starting to think prepping might be a good idea...
Replies: 3
Views: 1341

Re: Starting to think prepping might be a good idea...

As Deeps has pointed out its the basics you need to focus on at the start, lots of people get pulled into the "prepping sphere" thinking the worst is just around the corner. Chances are you have a lot more time than you think, but the basics are always important ...... Food, Water, shelter...
by xplosiv1
Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: BOB/GHB clothing for Britain.
Replies: 62
Views: 17413

Re: BOB/GHB clothing for Britain.

Me too, Shocker, me too. Wool underlayer (Endicotts do a dirt-cheap Italian undershirt, I have several and they are very good, no connection etc.) then fleece layers to take off/put on. I've gone off wool jumpers, I have a couple but rarely wear them anymore as even cheap fleece is so good now. All...
by xplosiv1
Sun Nov 11, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 5.
Replies: 796
Views: 195524

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 5.

I've got very similar tent by terranova For easy pitching however our disabled friend swears by kyham tents https://www.khyam.co.uk/tents-c174/berth-c175/1-2-berth-c179/nimbus-quick-erect-tent-p4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpNRgm-zWEw But they are not cheap I looks good, very fast pitch, its im...
by xplosiv1
Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:03 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 5.
Replies: 796
Views: 195524

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 5.

I bought one of these years ago and have never had a problem with it, no leaks, no rips, stands up well in strong winds (if positioned right) , zero condensation, lightweight, fast pitch (within 10mins), small pack size and enough room for two people and gear. you can pick one up fairly cheap these ...
by xplosiv1
Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:01 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Prepping, relocation and moral dilemmas
Replies: 17
Views: 6018

Re: Prepping, relocation and moral dilemmas

It both scares the crap out of me and saddens me at the same time that we're still that pace or two from evolving past the 'tribal thing'. As you say, its dragged the human race out of the swamps and into caves, out of caves and into houses but I only see it holding us back as a race now. The thing...