Is anyone having a hard time preparing for "doom"? What doom are you preparing for? Best way to plan?

food, supplies and you should be mentally prepared for psycological shit from your enviroment

shit I'm debating on opening a grocery store, ammo shop or a knife shop if doom don't come on..... I can't hardly get in the bunker anymore

We can't afford a bunker, what is the next best thing?

Spiritual preparation. Of the mind and soul. This is what they're really after.

I say prepare as much mentally, physically and emotionally as you can. The less you are attached to things the better, IMHO. Since all the doom gloom started in March my family has felt the need to deep clean, to remove clutter and live simplistically. It's actually been such a great relief to do so!

If you can afford to do so, stock up on staple items. Ensure you have plenty of bottled water, rice, beans, canned goods, candles and matches. I've found following the KISS method works the best....keep it simple stupid, LOL.

If you are religious pray for guidance and you will know what is right for you and your family. Live in the moment and don't let the negativity consume you. Stay strong my friend

mej.com Your faith is all you need and Jesus will do the rest.

This may sound stupid, but I prep like Im going to be going camping. My husband doesnt quite think things will get that bad, but he will appease me and buy some things. If I say its for camping,( which he loves) he will get it if affordable.

I`ve got me a wooden stowe , food stored, chickens in the backyard, fruit trees and vegetable garden.

I just want to be self reliant.

Good advice so far!

What are the top 10 things we should purchase besides food and water?

You can clean most anything with vinegar, bleach, baking soda and rubbing alcohol. Oh, lemon juice too. All of it is multipurpose.

Depends on where you are?

Urban survival is going to be much more challenging.

The LORD helps those who help themselves.

Proverbs 21:20 “In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but the foolish man devours all he has.”

Proverbs 27:12 "A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences."

there are dozens of good links about the subject.

here's two...

[link to survivalsupplyindustries.com]

[link to survivalblog.com]

I built mine over the years, its not much, better than nothing.

Your question depends on the doom. #1 I watch GLP to see what is coming my way, I have mapped out wooded, areas, steams and all back roads. I also made a note on small bridges on my routes, I'm in a fairly remote area and if I have to I can stay under a bridge until I can get back to my home.

Woods... I'm surrounded by thousands of acres of woods that I can walk out into and disappear if needed.

There is a river and a resort 6 miles from me, rich people store hundreds of boats there and the river leads out of here.

I'm surrounded by about 6,000 hillbillies that I have known my entire life. We all know each other here and we know who doesn't belong here.

Town is 15 miles away pop about 10,000, local politicians built them a fancy bunker, if needed I will do what I have to do. There is one of those new Walgreen's on the corner, looks like a fort.

I have lived in the woods and on farmland for 47 years, if something happens that I have not prepared for... I have a swing under a large oak tree, I will just sit there and thank the Lord for my time here and kiss my ass goodbye...

LOve it :)

I know you said the top 10 besides food and water but here is my list and as far as i'm concerned, number 1 and 2 are most important :) I didn't list the other 8 in order of importance though, LOL. My list is pretty much for being stationary with limited plans to move because i'm in a highly populated city so there isn't many places I can go to that would provide adequate cover.

1. Water
2. Food
3. Shelter/blankets
4. Magnesium stick (for starting fires) and matches
5. Hygiene products
6. Toilet paper
7. Can opener
8. Water purification tablets
9. First aid supplies
10. Medications

I am in British Columbia. Where is the best place to live in case of doom?

There is no reason to move, learn what is around you and how you will/can use it. You don't have to buy anything to survive... you however have to want to survive.

Everything you need is already around you, open your eyes and apply your mind to the task at hand. You will require water, shelter and food. A escape route. Be humble and not gun ho, stay away from others unless you know them and trust no one unless you have to.

The more gear you require, the slower you move around. Hide thing in different locations that you might travel.

You don't have to rob and steal... those who ran/moved will have left plenty behind.

Cities leave by the least traveled route, even if it is the sewer, everyone else will be on the highways fighting

thumbs up! Must of taken a lot of hard work to get where you are...

I am not far from the wilderness, an hour drive. But these woods are filled with bears, cougars, and wolf. Something to think about I guess...

I would add...
Learn to become as self-sufficient as possible. It's free. Learn online.

And i just realized if I am preparing for doom... it gets damn cold here in the winter. cold enough to freeze you to death if out on foot...

that will mean moving out of my apartment... lots to do, lots to work on...

you're making it harder than it is. what do you eat, drink and use every day/week? that's what you'll need.

it's about letting go.

I should have been more specific... What about things like cooking/baking, sprouting seeds/beans?

Plus you can learn about things without actually getting hands-on experience. Things like Gardening/Permaculture and working with wood, metal, leather, etc. Learning about what edible plants grow wild in your area could be very helpful.

Best of luck!
We'll all need it.