What did you do today to prep?

[Joe Link]

Simple question: What did you do today to prep?

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[CFletch]

I got a 100' bunch of 550 paracord that was gathering dust in my still-under-construction BOB, and am learning how to use it. I got some new knots down and am learning how to wrap handles with it. It's a bit tricky at first, but easier than it looked at first glance.

 

[Joe Link]

I need to add that to my to-do list. Any particular sites or resources you recommend for learning the knots? What's the rough cost for 100' of paracord?

 

[CFletch]

I actually stumbled on a link to this site while looking through the stuff at County Comm. The link is: http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/. This guy has a lot of great info on projects and some neat tricks. For knots I actually use Wikipedia, and WikiHow if Wikipedia didn't have good instructions.

As far as the cost, I think I paid around $8 on Amazon with free shipping (it was part of an order over $25) for 100' of good 550 in Olive Drab. In my mind 550 paracord one of the best deals out there, it has more uses than anything else at thatprice.

 

[Joe Link]

Wow, that's ridiculously cheap. Cool link too, I think I'll order some cord now.

 

[Hook686]

I took the dog for a two mile walk.

 

[Joe Link]

It's always amazed me how much 'stuff' people buy to prepare for bad situations, yet neglect to keep themselves in good shape.

 

[Flopsweat]

I watched a video. Seriously, ITS Tactical has a knot-tying series on YouTube. A bunch of other preparedness related stuff too.

 

[CFletch]

ITS has all kinds of cool stuff. It's free, so I don't see any excuse not to at least look over the multitude of skills they present.

 

[Joe Link]

Does adding a few bottles of whiskey to the collection count as preparing?

 

[Hook686]

Depends upon the brand.

 

[Flopsweat]

No it doesn't. You just have to remember to rotate your stock regularly so it doesn't - you know, spoil... Yeah, that's it.

 

[CFletch]

Does adding a few bottles of whiskey to the collection count as preparing?

Your building up barter supplies.

 

[Joe Link]

A bit of variety actually. Evan Williams, Jim Beam Black, Jeffersons Reserve, and Blantons

 

[soulrider]

Well considering I dont remember anything about desert survival, I started reading up on it since I will be moving to that type of environment.

 

[U201491]

Add salt.
You can gargle, brush your teeth, draw out infection, cure foods with it.

 

[erudne]

I tried to post in the intro section but there is no text box

 

[Dunerunner]

I racked 11.5 gallons of beer. 6.5 gallons of wheat wine from the whiskey barrel to a carboy adding vanilla and coco nibs and 5 gallons of stout to the whiskey barrel.

 

[Hook686]

I racked 11.5 gallons of beer. 6.5 gallons of wheat wine from the whiskey barrel to a carboy adding vanilla and coco nibs and 5 gallons of stout to the whiskey barrel.

Someone has a mighty big thirst.

 

[Dunerunner]

Gotta keep that barrel wet!!