Economy and Gear

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psy-ops

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Let's say that the economy gets a lot worse and more people lose their jobs. The ones that have jobs don't know how long and money is tight all around.

If you were going to prepare for that kind of scenario what would you start purchasing now while you can?
 
I think I have everything I need for outdoors travel.

These would be my priorities though:

Sleeping bag
Boots
Backpack
Tent
Stove
 
the only things that i need are:
-backpack (daypack or multi-day pack, just somthing, as currently i dont have anything for this)
-Materiels to make a sleeping bag.
-some of those platypus bags that hold water.
i should also get some more first aid stuff, or rather just assemble the first aid stuff i have.

oh, and probably quite a few more arrows.
 
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- Ammo. Not for a SHTF thing but because I enjoy shooting and would still hunt if finances allowed.
- Good shoes and boots. Probably be doing a bit more walking than driving.
- Toiletries. Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, TP. Stuff you're going to need and will keep forever.
- Make sure the vehicle I have is in good running order with good tires, brakes, shocks/struts and cooling system.
- Food that will keep. Dried goods, a ton or two of rice, peanut butter, beans, etc.
- Fishing gear. Tackle primarily. hooks, line, and sinkers. Terminal stuff like split rings and swivels. You'll have plenty of time to go fishing. Might as well stock up;).
- Heavy plastic sheeting and tarps. You might have to put off fixing that broken window or cover a drafty door in order to save some heat. A hole in the roof from a falling tree branch in a storm can be covered with a tarp 'til repairs can be made.

Most importantly, buy a laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability. When you have to cut of your Internet access, you can always go to a free hot spot and check in here. If not, you'll suffer some nasty withdrawals.
 
more ammo,fishing equipment, can goods, dry food, extra wood(lumber/plywood) to make quick home repair ,tarps, candles, lamps w/lamp oil extra wicks,Batteries
 
Other than the normal necessaties like toiletries and such all I'd really want is a bigger pack, boots, and some cooking gear.

Other than that I can make do with what I have. I know, I know, I always want more, but if I HAD to I can make do with what I have.
 
boots, a rifle, a bivysack and a new backpack.

those are on my top list of priorities to get. i am pretty happy with the knives i have right now and have one in the mail which will hopefully (but unlikely) be my last knife purchase for 2009 as money is getting tight.

the stupid thing is that they dont lower tuitions with a failing economy, they leave it as is and make us students pick up more.

anyways sorry for the rant.
 
.22 and 12 Gauge ammo

.22 for hunting, 12 Gauge for defense and taking what I want from Liberals.

Salt

Whiskey

Flour

That's about it
 
tinned pet food for my lil attack kitty.
dried, fresh and can food for myself

got lots of gear dont need any more, do need food.
 
More hunting ammo. I have enough fishing gear to last three lifetimes.

I don't imagine canning equipment will get that scarce, but it would come in handy.

Canned goods perhaps.
 
I would definitely want a really good pair of boots. I have had my HR Browns for 18years of hard use. They were resoled once. I think it is time for another pair. They are like Danners with thinsulate.

When I made this post I was thinking while I could afford it I would like to invest in gear that will last through hard times. These boots reminded me of that. I got a pack.

Probably some polypro undies stuff that will last for along time. I could have worded this thread better.
 
I think I have all the basics covered for a while, for the kind of activities I do. But with regards to lasting gear I'd want to pick up while I can, I'd probably want to get:

good durable pair of backpacking boots
tent
bivy bag / sleeping bag
tarp
stove
cooking stuff
durable water filtration system w/ misc. replacement parts
misc. sharpening supplies
good hatchet
good set of rain gear and cold weather gear
and a rugged multi-day pack.

That's about all I can think of for right now.
 
Ammo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rush said increased ammunition sales means a shortage for certain calibers.
“For the rifles we have had a shortage of .308 and .223,” Rush said. “For handguns the shortage of brand name 9 mm, .40, and the .45 caliber has been seen.”
The run on guns and ammo hasn’t gone unnoticed by law enforcement.
Quay County Sheriff Joe Schallert said he had recently been at Wal-Mart in Clovis and the store was out of .22 shells.
Schallert said ammo orders for his officers are taking longer for delivery because many manufacturers give priority to filling orders for the military in Iraq.
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http://www.cnjonline.com/news/gun_31485___article.html/political_retailers.html
 
We are shy a sleeping bag and some decent pads, but both can be improvised if needed before we are able to get them.

The most important needs in my opinion, are shelter items. Sure, tent, bags, pads, stoves, etc., but also axe, shovel, saws, knives, cordage, tarps, firestarter tinder and ignitions sources, blankets, etc. Everything that is needed to protect us from the elements.
 
longbow50 said:
We are shy a sleeping bag and some decent pads, but both can be improvised if needed before we are able to get them.

The most important needs in my opinion, are shelter items. Sure, tent, bags, pads, stoves, etc., but also axe, shovel, saws, knives, cordage, tarps, firestarter tinder and ignitions sources, blankets, etc. Everything that is needed to protect us from the elements.
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I think Psy-Ops is refering to unemployment and not losing his home or having to live outdoors. Thats why bedding isn't listed.

Of course extra blankets would be a good idea if you are light on 'em. One would probably lower the thermostat when money gets tight.
 
We are pretty well off but I would like to get some more firewood, more food, more water storage and more ammo:D. Another good thing to consider are good boots/jackets for the kids. I'm sure a decent bartering system of kids' clothes is a smart undertaking as they grow like weeds. Home defense would be a top priority...home security system, big dog(s) with plenty of dog food, better locks and other door-jam devices. As economies tank and unemployment goes up; so does crime, and I'm not talking about the family that can't afford a loaf of bread. Recessions are no different than weather in nature...it's all cyclical and you just have to hunker down and "weather the storm" as you would any other.

Future plans are getting some land that we can set up a small garden on to supplement food stores. Plus, non-powered transportation (i.e. bikes) is a good method of getting around as well as exercise. All those medical issues you've been putting off would be a good start...physicals, corrective eye-surgery, etc.

ROCK6
 
I think hunting and fishing gear that is "disposable" like terminal tackle and ammo is a most important. But something people may forget is veggie growing. Even if you have only a small yard, a lot of potatoes can be grown, and if things get so bad that food is scarce, I think you'll be gladder you have a good shovel and some books and seeds than having any of the stuff we use for our hobbies. Why buy kit when you can buy supplies and stay out of the soup line (although I seriously doubt it'll get there - in most places anyway). If things got really bad, how many people are going to be law abiding anyway? Me, I'd poach and steal in a heartbeat if I had to, so self defence definitely comes into play.

So... ammo, seeds, shovel, ammo, axe, fishing hooks, ammo, rice, ammo... I think you get the idea.

Also, things like duct tape and rope are just so useful you might as well get a bunch of it.

Chris
 
I'm pretty good. I have a gas well on my property and get free natural gas.

I have 2 water wells.

Have a herd of milk goats and lots of chickens.

Have used all the manure over the years to build up some nice organic beds to grow veggies in. Have fruit and nut trees.

I guess the main thing for me would be to buy a hydraulic log splitter, or buy a tractor and hay making equipt and a PTO driven log splitter.

I have hayfields but my neighbor cuts them on shares.

If I had the tractor I could cut and keep all of my own hay and with a PTO driven log splitter I could take my chainsaws and harvest all the dead and downed oak trees around here and sell them as firewood to people who heat with wood so I could afford to buy grain for my livestock.

Right now my house and all my vehicles are paid off. Our main expenses are feed and the electric bill.
 
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