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u/DirectorBiggs

I have a pair of JustRite 5gal cans I got off Amazon, really high quality & solid. Will outlast my life for certain.
u/DirectorBiggs

That’s an understandable yet quite incorrect presumption. I’ve definitely gone through ups and downs but I am thriving, doing well and own a really productive and beautiful riverfront slice of paradise. I’m more disturbed by society’s choices, the greed of the billionaire class and particularly the politics in the states. I don’t care whether it’s an uprising / revolt, CME, asteroid or caldera but something needs to give, our society is fucked.
u/DirectorBiggs

I prep (and pray) for days / months / years without internet. Analog everything. I miss the days of using maps to cross the country. Praying to Saint Carrington to return us to simpler times. Send us CMEs asap please ️️
u/DirectorBiggs

I personally would keep them separate or at the least setup controls within the space. Storing the water in sealed tubs maybe. I’ve got 3 separate safes for my firearms stuff, the main safe is water and fire rated and has humidity control, my bulk ammo safe also has humidity control. My 3rd safe is a small chest safe filled with ammo in rotation and magazines loaded up. I don’t need to store water but I do have 6 gallons in chest freezer as back up and to control the temp when power goes out. I’ve got a well with back up power systems and a river I could filter the water from if needed.
u/DirectorBiggs

Thats the way to do it. Try not to stress just be prepared as best you can. Its kind of crazy when you need to look through your things and decide what stays and what goes in a fire situation. In the end theres a cathartic release whether you need to leave or not. Youve taken the time and forethought about what you have thats valuable and what can be let go of. The hardest part for me was looking my library knowing how unreasonable it would be to try to save multiple crates of books. It hurt just knowing Id lose my library. For me firearms, precious metals, kitty carrier, documents and keepsakes, some clothes in addition to go bags and med kits. Youve got this OP. Best of luck.
u/DirectorBiggs

Ive been where you are, my home was spared, my business was lost in the fires. Pack all your bags and get everything staged. I lived ready to evacuate for over 3 weeks in 2020. I had everything packed and in my living room ready to be thrown in car. I second getting Watch Duty app asap. The person telling you to leave now, ignore it. Just be ready. Dont stress if able. Have your pet transports ready. Pack gear, valuables and keepsakes. Tell your family to do the same. Good luck op.
u/DirectorBiggs

I prefer the ones I have whatever the fucking brand. OP you either have too much money to burn or you’re way over-thinking basic readiness. It really doesn’t matter wtf brand it is, if it fits you and you stuff and can be slung or strapped to your back it’s gtg. Now if you’re a hiker walking PCT or another long distance extreme use case then yes, look for the most rugged gear you can. I’d rather invest in the things I’m putting my bags than the bags themselves. I’ve had the same go-bag for over 20 years and it’s been thrown in my vehicle during wildfire evacuations, it’s been to burning man a few times but 99% of it’s life it’s sat in my closet.
u/DirectorBiggs

I’ve been prepping since they called survivalists, pre-y2k. I’ve had gardens (sometimes hens) at most of the homes I rented until I bought my own in 2021. I’m an experiential learner and have dialed in my gardens better every year. I’m running solo (until I find my life partner to join me) so sorting out how to not overdo while growing enough of what I prefer to be eating has been my greatest challenge. With hens it’s easy to know what to do with the excess from the gardens.
u/DirectorBiggs

As a homesteader prepper that depends entirely on the season. For 1/3 of the year I can live entirely from my gardens and hens. 1/3 of the year it’s combined with stored food and 1/3 it’s pretty much all stored and store bought foods.