Critical Information to Get ASAP (While It's Legal)

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[bdgackle]

Its important to note that while these services are free, providing them is NOT free for the organizations doing so. This is one of those rare case where "if its free, YOU are the product" doesn't apply -- this is nonprofit stuff covered by donations and volunteers. No one should feel obligated, but if you find this stuff valuable and have the surplus cash, tossing them a few extra bucks goes a long way to keeping these developments going.

[FirstnameLastname-qcxx]

Just a tip - google maps can be downloaded for offline use (I’m sure everyone knows this) but yeah you can zoom out and download your whole state realistically

[pikayla]

This in conjunction with critical books on first aid, foraging, etc plus paper maps. I keep a binder with paper copies of grid down recipes, water purification formulas, egg and baking substitutes, equipment instruction manuals, etc. Just in case of an emp large enough to take out everything. Thanks Kris. It's a great tool!

[wjb]

I've been using Kiwix for about a year now and It's fantastic. Started out downloading interesting articles to read on long flights but soon found a wealth of good prepping info. I've just recently started syncing all my prep data to an older laptop that stays in my homemade Faraday box and Kiwix has become an integral part of the knowledge base. Another great video, thanks!

[zippy]

Along the same idea...don't forget that you can also easily save web pages to any drive in PDF format just from your browser. As an example...I save recipes for offline use. With the webpage you want to save displayed...click the 3 dots in the upper right of your browser, select PRINT, select save as PDF, and designate a file destination.

[Gnomleif]

Something that this video didn't directly cover: *_Have backups!_* Especially USB sticks are prone to data rot unless they're plugged in on a regular basis, with some cheaper sticks starting to go bad after as little as a month or two. SSDs are less prone to this, but since it's still non-volatile electronic storage it will eventually start deteriorating as well. Hard drives are the "best" option and will generally last the longest, but are still not immune to data rot. The "best" option is archival grade blu-rays, as they are expected to last 50-100 years if stored properly (basically avoid large temperature variations, high humidity and direct sunlight), but since optical drives seem to be going out of fashion it's anyone's guess if people will still be able to play them 50 years from now.

[Hayilkasdorf]

With my husband’s death, my life has been overwhelming. I miss so many emails and last week I missed the notice that my internet was going to be shut off because I forgot to pay the bill. I got a real wake-up call to how much of my life depends on an internet connection. I don’t even do instagram, tik-tok, Facebook, Netflix, etc…I only do YouTube. I had been planning to make a batch of homemade Greek yogurt. Then it dawned on me, my recipe was online, I’d never copied it for offline use. I was lost. There was no noise in my home. I usually listen to Pandora using my Roku device on my tv just switching from pandora to YouTube depending on my activities. Kris thank you for sharing this, I’ve kept some really helpful books but only a handful. I’m going to follow your recommendation. I purchased a dozen or so SD cards along with a number high capacity flash drives but they are empty. I’ve had good intention but no action. Like having water barrels sitting empty, what good would that do me? Thanks!!

[cindym]

Thank you for these wonderful resources. As a retired grandmother on a fixed income, I can tell you that people on fixed incomes are in deep trouble with the inflation now. We have found that we can learn and share with our older neighbors who are much more willing to listen if we describe these measures as a hedge against inflation. We try to avoid the word prepping. We need to be ready to help our neighbors.

[anonymousanonymous]

Good advice. I’ve just bought books and magazines. If there ever is a no power situation you don’t have to buy anything extra to access a storage device.

[lawandadunn-pelton]

Was able to withstand a 5day storm induced power outage. Thanks to you for awesome information! Between preparing well and my husband's skills (friends call him the wizard) we were able to have power and air-conditioning and assist our neighbors. Stay safe!

[JamesW]

Dude, I cannot overstake this enough - awesome video! I just stared downloading Wikipedia and only 7 hours left! Knowledge will be KING if an event takes down the Internet. Wiki isn't perfect, but there is a ton of useful information on it.

[ontae]

The worst thing about preparedness for me is the ridicule. Friends and family treat me like im an insane conspiracy theorist. My wife and kids believe me but I can tell they dont fully understand how fucked it can get real quick. Everyone takes everything for granted, like no matter what things will just keep working forever. I think in a real grid down situation, 75% of people in the USA will die within 90 days.

[jacksson]

I have been doing this since 2012. I use SeaGate external drives from 1 to 8 Terabytes, I have about 20 in assorted sizes assigned to different subject matter, so many videos books, articles that no longer exist. I keep it in the largest size ammo can turned into a fariday cage.What your talking about here with the download & compression is incredible! Great tip Kris!

[SgtSkrog]

I did that with a tablet (EMP protected), huge number of books. Could never carry them all if physical. Most important ones if I have to paid for a second copy for a second device. Did buy a few. Love your sharing this one and adding even more information.

[junemorgan]

As an older widow it will take me some time to get all this… so will save this video and try my best to complete. I have prepped for 2 yrs feel I’m as ready as can be…. Food meds items precious metals ammo. Love your channel. Helps me❣️💗

[brendatate]

Kris! You have sent me down a rabbit hole. Your the best! Your gonna be the reason lots of lives are saved when this all goes to shit. Thank you for all you do.

[oldgrayhairs]

This is a great idea. Thank you Chris but I’m continuing to work on my library of prepping books and magazines on all sorts of topics: Water purification, gardening, seed saving, medical books, auto & motorcycle repair books, fishing, hunting, etc. But those downloads are almost PRICELESS. Most excellent! Stay safe everyone and keep prepping every day.

[beenmicrophone]

this video in combination with a locally run LLM that could then use this information to reason together multiple subjects would be incredibly helpful, that being said one would have to be aware of hallucinations but if navigated responsibly, this could be an incredible source of information and advanced information processing off grid (or offline)

[falsificationism]

This is like a library...but for EVERYTHING! What a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing!

Really indispensable.

[angelscomputers]

FINALLY! A video that is not to scare everyone and really have useful content. PLEEEEASE keep this style.