- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: OT Survivalists...What is your survival plan for a prolonged catastrophe?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:38 pm to MaroonOldCrow
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:38 pm to MaroonOldCrow
I have a few of the mountain house pails mainly for hurricane season. I was always curious if they lasted as long as they said they did
1
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:43 pm to TigerTatorTots
The pouches have a shorter shelf life, up to ten years, I think. Their #10 cans are supposed to go for twenty.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:08 pm to mizzoukills
quote:
Well, good news is that during flood or rising water, animals seek higher ground. Therefore, we'll have our picking of rodents and snakes which we can obviously kill to feed the clan.
There is enough game and fish to not worry any damn rats or snakes.
This could really turn into a good story.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:09 pm to Spaceman Spiff
I'm just planning to deal with the apocalypse as it comes. I think id fair better than most.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:09 pm to mizzoukills
quote:
How can we operate anything if the grid falls?
You don't need the entire grid. You can homebrew your own smaller grid for a small city and such. You just won't have the vast web we currently have now in the event of something major. You wouldn't have every house lit up, you would restore the hospital and government buildings and work outwards.
This isn't the television show Revolution. An EMP won't turn off everything for good or even damage everything. A lot of shite will survive just fine just due to the level of shielding we currently have, even at worst case scenario.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:10 pm to Spaceman Spiff
Somebody should right a book. Don't leave my awesome character out.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:14 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
One Second After is an ok book about an EMP event from the prespective of college professor/veteran in a suburb of Asheville. It talks about how people spread out from cities and then a cannibal band attacks the community.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:17 pm to Dam Guide
I read that book. Was really my first experience with any kind of post apocalyptic novel. Freaked me the frick out and made me want to be a full on pepper for a few weeks. Then I came to my senses.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 7:48 pm to mizzoukills
Not much of one, but I live in the country and we have a stocked pond full of fish, (200 yd driveway on a hill) guns & plenty ammo with green light on hog rifle. Plenty of camping supplies, fire starters. I made a rocket stove, which is really cool for cooking, (plenty of fuel). I would need gas for the generator, (which I don't have). I would be good for a week or so, but not too much longer. I probably need to stock up on more food and medical supplies.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:16 pm to Dam Guide
quote:
How can we operate anything if the grid falls?
My house will run off grid. (solar/generator) I have land, a tractor, diesel and a water well. Nothing crazy on the food supply, maybe a couple of weeks.
I built it that way after Katrina.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:36 pm to BoostAddict
quote:
My house will run off grid. (solar/generator) I have land, a tractor, diesel and a water well. Nothing crazy on the food supply, maybe a couple of weeks.
In an EMP, electronic devices would be fried, either on or off the grid. An interesting side bit, old school cars that don't rely on electronics (you know, has points, etc) would be safe from such attack.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:37 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
GT23, oh this is giving me some ideas...
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:46 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:You and your 12 boolits
I'm just planning to deal with the apocalypse as it comes. I think id fair better than most.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:48 pm to mizzoukills
Guns, water, and not being the slowest runner.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:49 pm to Spaceman Spiff
quote:Another interesting thing I have read on numerous occasions is that the circuits in cars are all so short, they most on the road today would not be impacted by an EMP. Gauges may be off or not work, but the car itself would still run.
An interesting side bit, old school cars that don't rely on electronics (you know, has points, etc) would be safe from such attack.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:50 pm to SweetDee
quote:HOLY shite
SweetDee
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:52 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:"Lights Out" is a pretty good one, I believe amateur written but you wouldn't really notice. I don't even know if it's published but copies are easy to find on the net. It covers the details well, esp. defense, marauders and the psychological aspects.
Somebody should right a book. Don't leave my awesome character out.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:54 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:
TigerTatorTots
Yo
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:57 pm to SweetDee
I was actually asking about you a couple days ago...you disappeared from TD.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:58 pm to BoostAddict
quote:Funny, I bet the number of people that are hurricane ready (good for a week or so) has quintupled since Katrina.
My house will run off grid. (solar/generator) I have land, a tractor, diesel and a water well. Nothing crazy on the food supply, maybe a couple of weeks.
I built it that way after Katrina.
Page 12 of 17
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News