#189540 - 11/30/09 08:19 PM
1 Year Experiment
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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The wife and I were talking about a 1 Year Self Sufficient Experiment where we would see if we could go 1 year w/out buying anything. Obviously by being on this site we are not new to "being prepared"... however, we don't plan to cheat and go out and buy 1 years worth of canned goods and be good for the largest puzzle (food) for one year. We want to treat the experiment as-if we were to continue living normal what we would need, what we would run out of, and be prepared to live "normal lives" for 1 year. We also decided to start with a 1 month experiment, and then do maybe a 3 month, and then do a 1 year as we are "preparedness" people, and don't want to jump not-prepared into a 1 year experiment. Especially since the results of the 1 month will be similar on a smaller scale to the 1 year. This way we break it up, and can learn the small, obvious things first, and be more prepared for the longer test and report back the larger things we've learned. ------------------- This post here is one stage of our experiment planning... we want to have the assistance of the Equipped Forum help us come up with a huge list of things they think we will run out of in one year. ------------------- We are not doing this for the month as this data can be used for the year, month, two month, etc... The point of this post is to do an analysis on what everyone thinks we need for a year, and make sure we are prepared, and then report what we actually needed, what we didn't, and what we had to buy more of. This will be a huge multi-post on our blog, with many threads/posts here at ETS Forums for user interaction, opinion, etc. --------------------------------- I beg of the posters to keep this thread on track in terms of coming up with lists of what you think one needs to have on hand for an entire year.--------------------------------- Once we get a good list I`ll compile them, organize them, and then start new threads on certain items where we can analyze it more, break it down, and maybe even do some polls on how long certain things will last. -Todd If you want to share your ideas or opinions of this experiment please do so in this thread: http://forums.equipped.org/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=189541&#Post189541
Edited by Todd W (11/30/09 08:21 PM)
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#189543 - 11/30/09 08:28 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: Todd W]
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Product Tester
Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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The point of the experiment is not to see how much $ we can spend, and how many items we can afford to buy on this (soon to be) huge list it is however to see our failures in preparing, and what are commonly forgotten items among preparedness folk like everyone here. Another huge thing I wan to learn is our consumption rate of all the things we buy. IE: Paper plates, toilet paper, tooth paste, honey, etc.. So consumption rate, and when we run out of an item is another thing we will be reporting. I also plan to break this down into a "his and hers" report to make it even more interesting 
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#189548 - 11/30/09 08:35 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: Todd W]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/25/08
Posts: 1918
Loc: Washington, DC
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TP, other hygiene products, meds.
Pet foods, hygiene and meds (if you have pets).
Food basics:
sugar
salt (and other spices)
flour (and other items to bake bread, if you are so inclined)
beans
pasta
cooking oil (including olive)
nuts
Edited by Dagny (11/30/09 08:41 PM)
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#189621 - 12/01/09 01:41 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: Todd W]
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Enthusiast
Registered: 01/12/04
Posts: 265
Loc: Stafford, VA, USA
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Just a thought, you might want to ease into it by trying this first http://100milediet.org/Very interesting concept in eating locally. Best of luck, Bill
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#189639 - 12/01/09 04:04 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: williamlatham]
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Registered: 02/06/04
Posts: 4020
Loc: Anchorage AK
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For two people for one year, I would consider the following list of consumables, assuming you can continue to make use of utilities and appliances as per the norm, and you can standardize your consumption (you both use the same items):
Shampoo, 350 oz
Bar Soap, 10 ea
Dental Floss, 1,500 feet
Toothpaste, 80 oz
Ear Swabs, 400 ea
Rubbing Alcohol, 50 oz
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50 oz
Lotion, 2 quarts
Toilet Paper, 60 rolls
Adhesive Bandages, assorted sizes, 30 ea
Feminine Hygiene Products, 72 ea
Antibiotic ointment, 3 oz
Deoderant/Anti-Perspirant, 80 oz
Foot/Body Powder, 24 oz
Toothbrush, 6 ea
Hair Product(spray, gel, conditioner), 30 oz
Nail Polish, 4 oz
Light Bulbs, various rating, 12 ea
Flour,various 60 lbs
Baking Powder, 2 lbs
Sugar,refined and brown, 35 lbs
Rice, 25 lbs
Noodles, 30 lbs
Salt, 2 lbs
Pepper, 1 lb
Spices, various, 10 lbs
Vegetable Shortening, 15 lbs
Olive Oil, 2 gallons
Cocoa powder, 5 lbs
Chocolate Chips, 10 lbs
Candy, various, incl. sugarfree, 25 lbs
Raisins, 10 lbs
Dried Fruit, 10 lbs
Applesauce, 5 gallons
Nuts, shelled, various, 30 lbs
Peanut Butter, 60 oz
Canned Goods, fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, 300 ea (assume 2 servings per can)
Coconut, Flake or shredded, 5 lbs
Cereal, Bran Flake Fortified, 15 lbs
Corn Meal, 15 lbs
Oatmeal, 35 lbs
Chips, crackers, 30 lbs
Pudding mix, 30 oz
Powdered Egg, 15 lbs
Powdered Milk, 25 lbs
Evaporated Milk, 25 cans
Dried Legumes and grains, various, 50 lbs
Shelf Stable Dried or Cured Meats, 30 lbs
Condiments, 20 lbs
Meat curing agent, 10 lbs
Dried Potatoes products, 25 lbs
Boullion cubes or powder, 5 lbs
Margarine or butter, 20 lbs
Drink Mixes, enough to make about 400 quarts
Coffee, 35 lbs
Tea, 5 lbs
Hot Cocoa Mix, 10 lbs
Creamer, 10 lbs
Bacon, 20 lbs
Ham, 30 lbs
Breakfast Sausage, 20 lbs
Kielbasa, 15 lbs
Italian Sausage, 15 lbs
Ground beef, 40 lbs
Beef Steaks and Roasts, 20 lbs
Pork Chops and Roasts, 20 lbs
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 30 lbs
Whole Turkey, 60 lbs, or 6 ea
Fish, Salmon, Trout, Cod, Halibut, 30 lbs
Frozen vegetables, 20 lbs
Frozen Fruit, 20 lbs
Paper Towel, 60 rolls
Dish Soap, 300 oz
Dishwashing detergent, 600 oz
Gen Purp spray cleaner, 50 oz
Laundry detergent, 60 lbs
Bleach, 5 gallons
Dryer Sheets, 200 ea
Pot Scrubber Pads, 12 ea
Butane, 10 oz
Electrical Tape, 2 rolls
Duct Tape, 1 roll
Scotch Tape, 3 rolls
Instant Glue, 1 tube
Gorilla Glue, 1 tube
Pens, 24 ea
Pencils, 24 ea
Tablet Paper, 300 sheets
Printer Paper, 1,000 sheets
Printer ink, 1 set
Sandpaper, various grits, 20 sheets
Thread, various colors, 4 spools
Sewing kit, 1 ea
HD Aluminum Foil, 300 feet
Ziploc Bags, various sizes, 300 ea
Plastic wrap, 1 roll
Wax Paper, 1 roll
Garbage Bags, 150 ea
Liquid Paraffin, 1 gallon
Propane, 20 gallons
Charcoal, 100 lbs
This is based on the consumption of the wife and I over the past 3 years on average. It is not complete or comprehensive, but should give a pretty good idea where to start. YMMV of course. This doesn't include any of my shooting or fishing supplies which would be another list at least as long as this one.
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The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
-- Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
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#189650 - 12/01/09 05:20 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: williamlatham]
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Product Tester
Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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Just a thought, you might want to ease into it by trying this first http://100milediet.org/Very interesting concept in eating locally. Best of luck, Bill Thanks! I will check that out.
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#189651 - 12/01/09 05:21 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: benjammin]
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Product Tester
Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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For two people for one year, I would consider the following list of consumables, assuming you can continue to make use of utilities and appliances as per the norm, and you can standardize your consumption (you both use the same items):
Shampoo, 350 oz
Bar Soap, 10 ea
Dental Floss, 1,500 feet
Toothpaste, 80 oz
Ear Swabs, 400 ea
Rubbing Alcohol, 50 oz
Hydrogen Peroxide, 50 oz
Lotion, 2 quarts
Toilet Paper, 60 rolls
Adhesive Bandages, assorted sizes, 30 ea
Feminine Hygiene Products, 72 ea
Antibiotic ointment, 3 oz
Deoderant/Anti-Perspirant, 80 oz
Foot/Body Powder, 24 oz
Toothbrush, 6 ea
Hair Product(spray, gel, conditioner), 30 oz
Nail Polish, 4 oz
Light Bulbs, various rating, 12 ea
Flour,various 60 lbs
Baking Powder, 2 lbs
Sugar,refined and brown, 35 lbs
Rice, 25 lbs
Noodles, 30 lbs
Salt, 2 lbs
Pepper, 1 lb
Spices, various, 10 lbs
Vegetable Shortening, 15 lbs
Olive Oil, 2 gallons
Cocoa powder, 5 lbs
Chocolate Chips, 10 lbs
Candy, various, incl. sugarfree, 25 lbs
Raisins, 10 lbs
Dried Fruit, 10 lbs
Applesauce, 5 gallons
Nuts, shelled, various, 30 lbs
Peanut Butter, 60 oz
Canned Goods, fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, 300 ea (assume 2 servings per can)
Coconut, Flake or shredded, 5 lbs
Cereal, Bran Flake Fortified, 15 lbs
Corn Meal, 15 lbs
Oatmeal, 35 lbs
Chips, crackers, 30 lbs
Pudding mix, 30 oz
Powdered Egg, 15 lbs
Powdered Milk, 25 lbs
Evaporated Milk, 25 cans
Dried Legumes and grains, various, 50 lbs
Shelf Stable Dried or Cured Meats, 30 lbs
Condiments, 20 lbs
Meat curing agent, 10 lbs
Dried Potatoes products, 25 lbs
Boullion cubes or powder, 5 lbs
Margarine or butter, 20 lbs
Drink Mixes, enough to make about 400 quarts
Coffee, 35 lbs
Tea, 5 lbs
Hot Cocoa Mix, 10 lbs
Creamer, 10 lbs
Bacon, 20 lbs
Ham, 30 lbs
Breakfast Sausage, 20 lbs
Kielbasa, 15 lbs
Italian Sausage, 15 lbs
Ground beef, 40 lbs
Beef Steaks and Roasts, 20 lbs
Pork Chops and Roasts, 20 lbs
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 30 lbs
Whole Turkey, 60 lbs, or 6 ea
Fish, Salmon, Trout, Cod, Halibut, 30 lbs
Frozen vegetables, 20 lbs
Frozen Fruit, 20 lbs
Paper Towel, 60 rolls
Dish Soap, 300 oz
Dishwashing detergent, 600 oz
Gen Purp spray cleaner, 50 oz
Laundry detergent, 60 lbs
Bleach, 5 gallons
Dryer Sheets, 200 ea
Pot Scrubber Pads, 12 ea
Butane, 10 oz
Electrical Tape, 2 rolls
Duct Tape, 1 roll
Scotch Tape, 3 rolls
Instant Glue, 1 tube
Gorilla Glue, 1 tube
Pens, 24 ea
Pencils, 24 ea
Tablet Paper, 300 sheets
Printer Paper, 1,000 sheets
Printer ink, 1 set
Sandpaper, various grits, 20 sheets
Thread, various colors, 4 spools
Sewing kit, 1 ea
HD Aluminum Foil, 300 feet
Ziploc Bags, various sizes, 300 ea
Plastic wrap, 1 roll
Wax Paper, 1 roll
Garbage Bags, 150 ea
Liquid Paraffin, 1 gallon
Propane, 20 gallons
Charcoal, 100 lbs
This is based on the consumption of the wife and I over the past 3 years on average. It is not complete or comprehensive, but should give a pretty good idea where to start. YMMV of course. This doesn't include any of my shooting or fishing supplies which would be another list at least as long as this one.
WOW benjammin! That is a comprehensive list! I appreciate you taking the time to post all that information! Time to digest it.
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#189731 - 12/02/09 02:55 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: benjammin]
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Member
Registered: 03/27/08
Posts: 191
Loc: NYC
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To Benjammin's authoritative list I would add: whatever supplies you need to keep shoes and boots in good condition.
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#189755 - 12/02/09 07:02 PM
Re: 1 Year Experiment
[Re: nurit]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 02/16/08
Posts: 2463
Loc: Central California
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Water, shelter, fire, food, first aid, hygiene, signaling, navigation, and morale - just like always.
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