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by notrab99
Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: "look what we found" products
Replies: 25
Views: 7411

Re: "look what we found" products

I get my MREs from www.food4adventure.co.uk - they just sell the individual meals so you don't have to pay for the extra bits, some of which will be no use to you eg. coffee drinkers have no use for tea bags.
by notrab99
Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Lightweight Sleeping Bags
Replies: 15
Views: 8246

Re: Lightweight Sleeping Bags

Like most equipment there are pros and cons. The down filled bags can give amazing comfort for their size and weight but are more expensive and don't perform when damp (condensation). While those lower price bags with man-made fibres tend to be bulky even with a multi-strap compression sack. If you ...
by notrab99
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Where is the real line drawn?
Replies: 11
Views: 3014

Re: Where is the real line drawn?

While insurance might get you through some hiccups along the way it would be useless in the short-term for a real S**** Hit The Fan Scenario. Yes there are plenty of what you may call scare mongering videos/books/youtube gurus out there but consider what you know to be true right now (and in the pas...
by notrab99
Tue May 28, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Map reading, walking and discovering
Replies: 5
Views: 1255

Re: Map reading, walking and discovering

I did a navigation course in the lakes a few years back and it was amazing how accurate the OS maps are but it does take a bit of practice to make the most of them . There are plenty of crumbling buildings well away from roads and well used paths that could be made use of if you needed to get away f...
by notrab99
Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Getting off those repeat prescriptions
Replies: 5
Views: 1665

Re: Getting off those repeat prescriptions

Well I have to say I have been given many labels in my time and not one has refused to leave me with a little investigation and action. As I said in the video people can be quite defensive about giving up their labels, especially if it means giving up a comfort food. Always look for the cause instea...
by notrab99
Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Getting off those repeat prescriptions
Replies: 5
Views: 1665

Getting off those repeat prescriptions

Hi guys, Wherever I go (on the net and in the real world) I come across people complaining about health issues, IBS, etc. and although I've emailed people direct in the past I decided to share my findings with the world. As preppers it would be great to leave behind those ongoing health problems (an...
by notrab99
Tue May 08, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: What meds should I stock up??
Replies: 30
Views: 12539

Re: What meds should I stock up??

I keep adding a 16p pack of paracetamol to my weekly shop - you can't buy too many at the same time or you are considered a suicide attempt. I think these could be the most sort after drug and therefore of highest 'value' in a SHTF scenario. Lets be realistic, if you have lots of pain relief and som...
by notrab99
Tue May 01, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Solar Battery Charger (Car)
Replies: 6
Views: 1167

Re: Solar Battery Charger (Car)

I have a similar setup. After looking around I decided to keep it simple and portable. But as my business is selling PC accessories I have lots of USB devices to play with and have now started to tailor the business towards LED torches, batteries etc so if SHTF I will be stuck with plenty of useful ...
by notrab99
Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Air Rifles
Replies: 194
Views: 33628

Re: Air Rifles

after reading the posts here I ordered a catapult (with arm rest) off ebay for £10. Money well spent, me and the kids had a blast. I didn't realise just how powerful they are plus they would hardly be noticed if carried in public - good stress relief and good fun too! I don't know if I could ever ma...
by notrab99
Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Air Rifles
Replies: 194
Views: 33628

Re: Air Rifles

One thing to bear in mind is that a powerful bow can be quite a strain on the body. Also without an arm guard you may get some nasty abrasions. Alot of people also use finger protection. On the plus side they can be easily dismantled so that they are useless to kids. I use the loft for storage, it w...