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#221083 - 04/07/11 02:38 PM Re: Is the LDS list to radical to digest? [Re: hikermor]
MDinana Offline
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Registered: 03/08/07
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Originally Posted By: hikermor
I dunno, BPJ, I have a few problems with some of the things on the list, while others are right on. The biggest whopper is "store batteries in the freezer" - a very bad move. it isn't good for the batteries and takes space away from critical supplies like coffee ice cream.

For emergency use, I rely on lithium batteries - they have really good power, very long life, work well in cold, store for at least ten years, and are significantly lighter than alkalines. For daily use, I am phasing to quality rechargeables like Eneloops. I don't put alkaline batteries in anything I value.

I am amused at the list's reliance on second string suppliers like US Cavalry and Brigade Quartermaster. There are lots better sources out there - like good old REI for a lot of very decent basics, as well as many specialty sources.

I was glad to see that they did mention stocking reloading supplies in the firearms section. Fore me, that makes a lot of sense, and it is a rewarding pastime, to boot.

Again, some things are good, others are OK, and some are misses. Don't trust any one list.

I wouldn't consider US Cav or Brigade HQ to be "second string" suppliers. Specialized towards a subset of the population, sure. A bit limited in their selection? Yeah, but again, look at their targe audience.

Now, Sportsman's Guide or CheaperThanDirt I'd consider 2nd string.

Yeah, I peruse and order from all of them. Threadjack over! Sorry, my texts are all books - they can double as tinder, or triple as TP.


Edited by MDinana (04/07/11 02:39 PM)

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#221102 - 04/07/11 06:50 PM Re: Is the LDS list to radical to digest? [Re: ponder]
wileycoyote Offline
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Registered: 03/01/11
Posts: 309
Loc: north central west TX


http://www.WildDogStudios.com/Disaster-Survival-List-2011.pdf

this is a link for a PDF of a disaster list i wrote to share with friends/family, which starts like this:

DISASTER SUPPLY LIST
During disasters, whether natural or social, infrastructure systems may fail. Power outages mean no television, no lights, no refrigeration. It may also hinder cooking, water supplies and heating (your oil furnace may have an electric fan or your gas company may use electric pumping stations). It's even possible that phone service could be disrupted (both cell and landlines). Problems may last only a few hours, but could continue for days, weeks or even months. Shopping may become difficult, so supplying yourself well beforehand is a good idea. Here are some things to consider stocking up on. Modify them to fit your climate and individual needs...

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#221104 - 04/07/11 07:49 PM Re: Is the LDS list to radical to digest? [Re: wileycoyote]
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Posts: 3601
Loc: Ontario, Canada
I can't open the pdf right now, wileycoyote, but that's a great intro! Straight-forward and to the point. Well done!
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#221106 - 04/07/11 08:08 PM Re: Is the LDS list to radical to digest? [Re: bacpacjac]
wileycoyote Offline
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thnx for those kind words bacpacjac. i look forward to your comments.

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#221498 - 04/13/11 09:30 PM Re: Is the LDS list to radical to digest? [Re: ponder]
bacpacjac Offline
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We seemed to stall on this one but it might help Jenks in his quest to help his neighbours so I thought I'd take one more kick at the can.

I just stumbled on this site and their list looks a little more robust than FEMA's, with more of the background reasoning we're looking for:

http://theepicenter.com/howto.html#supplies
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#221499 - 04/13/11 09:41 PM Re: Is the LDS list to radical to digest? [Re: ponder]
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