Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

theyve prosecuted a few people with MASSIVE rainwater collection retention ponds.. but having a few 55gal barrels in your back yard, i dont think anyone would notice. ive got a sizeable underfloor storage area since im built into a mountain. i could probably store 20 or 30 55gal drums in each of the two spaces and no one would know.

 

In Oregon, you have water rights to the rain that falls on your roof. If it hits the soil it's not yours. Crazy, but functional rule.

 

all rain comes from the earth ill do with it as i please lol

 

I remember reading somewhere about that being a law in a state. Maybe several?

Edit nvm sorry didn't see there was another page.

 

I think that water is going to be the new oil, especially in the west and south west. I don't currently collect rainwater. Summer of 2012 was a drought, my grass was still green in the low areas. The corn topped off at about 3' that year My well is one of the deepest in the area (and oldest) as long as I have power I'll have water. Nevertheless I'm planning on starting rainwater collection this summer.

 

Helpful chart below:

http://www.ncsl.org/research/environment-and-natural-resources/rainwater-harvesting.aspx

I agree that water will be the new oil, especially in States where cheap water is no longer available or getting scarce! I also agree that it falls from the sky and is everyone's "property." Therefore, it places someone in a difficult position potentially. It is why we have threads like this and concerns like we do.

For a State to regulate the "harvest" of rainwater is, in my opinion, ridiculous but governments seem to be in the business of ridiculous - NSA, IRS, gun grabbing and so many others.

I offer that only as information since my thought is that I will do "whatever it takes" to insure the safety and happiness of me, my family and those close to me.

 

I grew up in Bermuda. All we had was Rainwater and DeSalinized sea water.

 

Makes me glad i live in pa.

 

One of my buddies that is a survival gadget junkie sent me one of these and it's actually kinda nice. I don't wear a survival bracelet thing so I slipped it on the wrist strap of my bow since my buddies still break my balls about the one time I got turned around on a blood trail through bottom land. When they see it I'm sure to get some more laughs.

 

What... no emergency blanket, or lifestraw? JK Neat, I like it. Is the compass at all usefull?

 

My golf and modding addiction are really putting a hampering on my BOB/prepping. Finally got started though. Bought my backpack, e-tool, compass, life straw, knife, camelback blatter, and can openers. Pretty small start but it's a step in the right direction.

 

Including the items I already mentioned: Glock 19 (which I don't currently own), paracord, lighter, flashlight, MRE or other longer life food, clothes.... Since I'm not an expert I was going to look at what others have already done for their BOB. I know there's some good info in this thread already (just have to go back and find it again).

 

I hear that - and for those that have seen my truck know that if "one is none, two is one and three's a spare," know that "even more is barely enough" is my motto!!....

Stay safe!!

 

A list i put together ENJOY

TACOMA SURVIVAL OUTFIT​

MOLLE POUCHES- USE TO OUTFIT and ORGANIZE​

In The Cab

• Safety / Recovery
  • Under Driver Seat- Toilet Paper, Wipes
  • Under Rear Seat Storage Bin Miscellaneous Parts Spark Plugs, Serpentine Belt, Various Fuses, Various lights, Duck Tape, Extra batteries, Tool bag, Hammer, Nails, Screws, Pry-bar, Machete, Jumper Cables, Gloves, First Aid Kit, CPR Barrier Mask
  • Rear Left Passenger Insect repellant, Oil, Brake Fluid, Fix a Flat, Steering Fluid, Funnel, Water Purifier, Shotgun shells, 40 cal ammo, Florescent Tube Light, Folding Saw, Hatchet, Folding Shovel, Air compressor
  • Rear Right Passenger 2 person tent
  • Glove Box a Head Lamp Led Light, Napkins, State Map, Chem lights, Pain Killers, Lighter
  • Center Console- Knife, Lighter, Pens, Flashlight, Chapstick, Gum
  • Driver Door- Buck Knife, Expandable Baton, Solar Powered Flashlight, Tire Key, Lug Wrench

In The Bed

• Basic’s

• • Ratchet Straps
  • Bungee Cord
  • Fire Extinguisher (2.5 lbs)
  • Shovel
• Recovery
  • 2X Jerry Cans Treated With Stabilizer
  • Fluids- Coolant
  • Wood Blocks (3)

• Recovery / Emergency Tote: Emergency Blanket, Jumper Cables, Battery Jump Starter, Tarp, Rope, Leather Gloves, Tow-Strap, Shackles, Rain Gear, Burner w/ Propane, Pot w/ Lid, 2X Rain Ponchos, 2X Camel back, 2X 5 Gal Water Containers, Fire Starter Cubes, Box of 300 Matches, Powdered Gatorade, Protien Powder,
• Bug-Out Bag- Spare Clothes, First Aid Kit, LED Flashlights + Spare Batteries, Food, Headlamp, Silva Ranger Hi-Vis Compass, (2) Multi-Tools, (2) Knives, Zip-Loc Bags, Toiletries, Paracord, Survival/Safety Literature, BoonieHat, Watch Cap, Fishing Line w/ Small Tackle Box, Fire Starter Cubes, Lighter, Binoculars

 

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Alright, fellow survivalists. Apply here to survive in Alaska on NatGeo"s "Ultimate Survival Alaska."

 

some things you may want to consider:

an independent battery jump starter

on-board compressor

improved lock system for your truck

jerry cans

gps tracker for your truck

 

Any recommendations for 2 way radios?

 

GEIGERRIG G1 1200 Hydration Pack, Black

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U44ZLS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3H9V1EMGQSHX7

anyone else have a geigerrig? been thinking of getting this the bladder alone run $40

 

Do you have a ham license? Are you going to get one? If not - your options are limited. I don't have one although would like to get one - just have to make it a priority.

So - if not - I like radios similar to these. Versatile, weather channel, fairly rugged....

http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-MS35..._sim_e_35?ie=UTF8&refRID=008AKVNXBJRS7BV6QN21

A good, stable and rugged radio that will fill a generic bill. You can add as many in the chain as you want - compatible with other manufacturers and I found a pair of rechargeable at Costco in a cool little bag for about $70. I have about 10 of these radios in different places - keep four in the truck and a pair in my trailer and others in BOB and such. The ones in the truck get used for convoy all the time with folks that don't have CB's -- I also have a CB in the truck and a portable for base camp use.

If you want to get fancy you can - if you are looking for radios for TEOTWAWKI or SHTF and want more tactical then look a little deeper...

http://emergencycommunicationsblog.com/exrs-frequency-hopping-spread-spectrum-high-tech-coolness/

These are cool radios (I have a pair) but are a little more complicated to program and you would not find others in the area that had them.

If you go ham - there are lots of places for information but this might help just to get started on basic comms.

http://graywolfsurvival.com/2716/ham-radio-best-shtfdisaster-communication/

Simple, inexpensive (but not cheap) and easy to use are my benchmarks.

Stay safe & hope this helps!!