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Comment on Storing Bulk Dry and Dehydrated Foods for an Emergency by John Walter

John Walter — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:23:17 +0000

In reply to Saul. Yeah, I shoot for at least two gallons per person per day of survival. They say one gallon per person per day is the minimum for survival but I double that for cleaning and cooking. But honestly, I just prefer to store as much water as possible with a plan to replenish it. Partially for the reasons you stated. I use a rain catch system as my main replenishment plan.

Comment on How to Preserve Eggs Using Mineral Oil by John Walter

John Walter — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:16:03 +0000

In reply to Deb. A shoebox with paper towels is a common one, but really anything that'll make it so they won't get crushed.

Comment on Will Cars Still Run After an EMP? The Surprising Truth by John Walter

John Walter — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:12:14 +0000

In reply to Sam. I think it would be hard to damage the electronics since you don't already have a current going to them, but it can still certainly happen if the EMP is strong enough to overpower the electronics. If it can induce enough current into the electronics it doesn't matter if they're powered up or not. That's my understanding anyway.

Comment on Why Preppers Should Carry Lipstick: 15 Great Survival Uses by John Walter

John Walter — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:04:04 +0000

In reply to Matt. No idea about Ballistol! I'll have to look into that.

Comment on Can You Drink Swimming Pool Water in an Emergency? by John Walter

John Walter — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:02:48 +0000

In reply to D. My understanding is that it won't. It has carbon that does help with chemicals but it's not near on the level as say a Berkey filter is. It's made for mild chemical contaminants in your typical tap water. Not heavily treated pool water.

Comment on Will Cars Still Run After an EMP? The Surprising Truth by Matthew Edwards

Matthew Edwards — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:30:41 +0000

Frankly, this information is of limited use today. Modern cars these days use far more onboard computers and electronic components, not to mention many of them do not have a manually working key and instead have a button enabled by an electromagnetic signal from the key fob. I am astounded that the EMP Commission has not released an updated evaluation of the impact of an EMP on the U.S., given the increasing global dependence on electronic-powered devices. All that to say, the modern vehicular impact from an EMP detonation cannot be reasonably assumed from 20 year old data and should be re-evaluated.

Comment on Would an EMP Attack Affect Batteries? by Melisha

Melisha — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:22:57 +0000

I thought the vehicles had to be pre 1984??? Can you clarify please?

Comment on Can You Drink Swimming Pool Water in an Emergency? by D

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 01:52:41 +0000

Will a Brita filter work on pool water?

Comment on Why Preppers Should Carry Lipstick: 15 Great Survival Uses by Matt

Matt — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:44:12 +0000

Hello John,

Awesome site you have here. Many thanks for sharing.
I was reading on another site about the different uses for Ballistol, a firearm lubricant and how it can be used to treat wounds.
Have you heard of this?
I see you use bleach to treat water so I’m wondering one can use Ballistol instead of bleach?
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Matt

Comment on 18 Foods that Last 25 Years or More by Gary E Dearborn

Gary E Dearborn — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:17:08 +0000

I’m curious to how long canned fruits would last. And does anyone know how I can dry my own vegetables, fruits and vegetables so I can store my own foods…