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by Pestweazle
Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Riot control agents and respirators.
Replies: 15
Views: 3086

Re: Riot control agents and respirators.

Thanks for all the replies, really appreciate it. Judicatr I have read the link and that answers a lot of my questions. If I had to choose one agent to avoid it would probably be CS. I envisage civil unrest as one of the most likely events to prep for (caused by whatever) I will have a look at the S...
by Pestweazle
Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Riot control agents and respirators.
Replies: 15
Views: 3086

Riot control agents and respirators.

I know there has previously been some discussion about gas masks but it all seems a bit confusing to me. Does anyone have any suggestions for a respirator/filter that is suitable for tear gas and any other nasties we might face in a shtf scenario (diseases, particulates, CRBN). I've had a look at: w...
by Pestweazle
Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Evaluation
Replies: 16
Views: 3181

Evaluation

I think it may be time to regroup and assess where we are going. This is a UK forum. What is it that we are prepping for in the UK? I am prepping for: Sudden food shortage Sudden fuel shortage Civil unrest - unsafe streets/curfew Power outage Epidemic Economic collapse Catastrophic climate change Me...
by Pestweazle
Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week
Replies: 5086
Views: 718194

Re: What Preps are you doing this week

2 paraffin lamps and 4 litres of fuel. 2kg dried peas and 1kg of red beans. These provide a good source of carbs and protein in one food. I have a pressure cooker which reduces cooking time to about ten mins.
by Pestweazle
Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Greetings from new Cumbrian Prepper
Replies: 11
Views: 1760

Re: Greetings from new Cumbrian Prepper

Thanks for all the kind words of welcome. I'll spend some time reading a few of your previous topics.
by Pestweazle
Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Greetings from new Cumbrian Prepper
Replies: 11
Views: 1760

Greetings from new Cumbrian Prepper

Hello from South Cumbria. I'm glad I found this site, I was beginning to think the yanks were the only ones who were into prepping. I am new to prepping but realise that I have been slowly coming to a point where I believe that sitting on ones hands is not an option. I think I would rather be ready ...