Being Prepared: Part II

The loot from Cheaper Than Dirt has arrived, and we are reasonably ready for a natural disaster.

Three. Boxes. Of. Stuff.


All sorts of goodies in here- CB and am/fm radios, magnesium flints, compasses, two different types of blankets, MRE's... you name it and chances are it's somewhere in this photo.


Including stuff to help deal with radiation from a nuclear attack. And wool blankets to keep us warm.

And platoon kits stuffed full with medical supplies, hopefully enough to keep us and our neighbors patched up if necessary.


"But how on earth would you carry all of this?" In a molle style backpack, of course!


I can't believe how much stuff can be packed into that backpack. When I saw those boxes I thought I had over-ordered. But much to my surprise, everything packed away neatly. I have enough supplies for the two of us to survive comfortably for about a week. If we were to ration, it could last us much, much longer.

Hello 2011 - I'm hoping this is a year of feeling secure and prepared for whatever life throws at us.

Being Prepared

Life has been good to us lately. A little too good. I'm not one to be suspicious (this may be a lie) but anytime things go too smoothly I start to worry.

What would happen if my husband left me?
What would I do if a giant earthquake hit?
How do I survive chemical warfare?

You know, the typical housewife-y stuff.

So today I spent a good chunk of my day preparing survival kits. If we are ever in a bad situation that we have the good fortune to survive the initial blow, it'd be nice to have the tools and supplies needed to stay alive.

I ventured to my most favorite of favorites NRA supporting army surplus survival outfitters (cheaperthandirt.com) and dropped exactly $333.14.

What did we get? I'll do more than tell you- I'll show you. In about 3-5 business days. But in the meantime, talk to your friends and your family. Are you prepared for the unexpected?