Ep. 281 | Prepping – What’s the Best Strategy?

Prepare for dynamic conversation where Mark Boardman, Jimmy Hamilton, and Ryan Muckenhirn dive down the prepping rabbit hole. This is a philosophical discussion that explores their personal thoughts, potential strategies, things they consider and more. The unknown is the unknown, so how do you prepare? Good question. We are still sorting it out ourselves – and may continue to with future podcasts. Are you prepared?

00:00 - Intro
4:54 - Shortages
8:13 - Bug Out vs Burrow In
19:09 - Neighbor - Friend or Foe
23:11 - Type of Scenario
26:35 - Basic Needs and Equipment
30:06 - gear vs skills
37:07 - Staying Out of Sight
41:14 - Gear - Necessary vs Unnecessary Items
43:5 - Type of Scenario (cont.)
46:26 - Learning New Skills
55:33 - No Backup
57:21 - Hygiene
1:01:42 - Closing Thoughts

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[Rolley]

Bicycles are a sorely underrated mode of transportation. Way faster than walking, much quieter than a car, very low maintenance and relatively low cost. Put on some paneir/saddle bags a frame bag, and a basket for the handle bars and you have a two wheeled cart. Combined with a medium/large hiking pack and you can carry quite a bit of supplies.

[fatbackcrowe]

Community is key. Band together, pull resources and defend your area and work together to support the community.

[joshuahutton]

This was a fun conversation. I think John Lovell from the Worrior Poet Society would be an interesting person for you guys to talk to in future episodes about preparedness.

[DontDoDaylight]

I’ve officially lost 80lbs since mid-October! That’s part of my prepping. Just used your binos to look at the stars over the weekend. Awesome & thanks for the great podcast

[alroco]

More content similar to this, please. Keep up the good work my friends!!

[blakebell]

Never thought you guys would do this podcast but man I’m glad you did

[andrewmerchain]

Great episode guys, love hearing people think and work through all these issues. I nominate the man, the myth, the legend:

Les Stroud, The Survivorman himself!!!

[papaswoodshop]

I have been in preparedness for along time. If you focus on these few things you will be in pretty good shape for any situation. Food Water Shelter Self defense and a few People you Trust. Start small and build from there.

[jamesgardner]

I absolutely love the Garand Thumb idea! It'd 1) be hilarious, but 2) he was an actual survival instructor so, he does in fact have the credentials. And yes, please do a continuation of this!

[Patrickwowful]

That’s @campingwithsteve, 37:20! Always a good watch.

[joshuaprice]

Love the ep. Just bought a defender because of your red dot ep and I love it. I have been getting more and more into prep (still just a normal guy in a normal house in town) and the more I research and plan the more I lean into medical. My brother almost died from a poke with a tweezers. No cut is too small to matter. You still need to eat, but medical is a must.

[tacticalsnoopy]

Love this episode. My plan:

1. If scenario is likely to be a local event or short term, bug in with my supplies that are for off grid.

2. If scenario is life changing/long term, bug out to the hunting cabin for my hill to die on

[jacketling]

Love the video. I think this subject requires an entire series. Each one an apocalyptic scenario is presented and discussion begins.

[coreystock]

Simple and light for mobility. Education is key.

[adamnajera]

I got goose bumps when I seen this in my feed. Thank you.

[holeinmind]

I kept coming back to finish this episode. I hope you guys do more in the future.

[timsauer]

Can't tell you how much I love this content. All the scenarios discussed make you think of better ways to cope with hard times. Keep it coming we want more!!!

[donaldmonroe]

Excellent conversation. Hope to see more, thank you.

His name is Steve Wallis and he is a solid guy.

[crazyharry]

Training and Practice before you start buying everything. Know how to use it and find out if your capable of using it :) Great podcast guys, Thank you

[moshkid]

Yee yee lets go! Happy Monday brothers!