Posts Tagged ‘water’
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Episode 362: 30 Minutes With The Poor Man Prepper(4-29-2013)…
Show Notes/Topics:
Adult Podcast
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This is an adult podcast – you are now officially forewarned
Show Schedule Is Going Bye, Bye
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Just tired of keeping up a daily schedule – every week
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Kind of kills my creative side – if it is a topic that I want to discuss, well I really do not want a schedule dictating what I do
Eating Economic Crow, Or Am I?
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The second qtr GDP print came out(1st edition) and the print showed 2.5% growth(well below expectations)
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But I was expecting a negative print – personal expenditures contributed to most of the growth(perplexing to me consider the expiration of the payroll tax break and the sequester)
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I made a mistake on my call and I will be the first to admit to that mistake
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However, energy prices are higher, health care is higher – and some industries like firearm and ammo manufactures are doing exceptionally well
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I know that restaurants are taking a beating and consumers are making difficult choices
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Food stamp usage is at an all time high and I simply do not see any real growth in the economy outside of healthcare and government(federal)
Living On Beans And Rice
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How about a little more variety to your preps – Heh!
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
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Episode 119: Basics Of Wilderness Patrolling – Part 2
Show Summary:
Today we are actually going to head out and do a patrol in the wilderness. I will cover the basic ins and outs of conducting this type of patrol in the wilderness. This will be a daylight patrol, because patrolling at night is entirely different subject. And definitely, far more difficult in comparison to daylight patrols. So buckle up, strap in, and get ready. The show is about to begin.
Show Notes/Topics And Links:
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Before you go out – make sure all the SOPs(standard operating procedures) are in place, contingency plans have been left with the rear(yes – they need to know where you are going), the gear is secured for silent running, and EVERYBODY IS TOPPED OFF ON WATER!
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Heading out of the perimeter – stopping a couple of hundred meters out and stopping – trying to adjust to the wilderness – getting the vibe – staying quiet(stay about 2-4 minutes) – then move
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Maintaining noise and light discipline
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Establishing rally points along the line of march
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Most difficult aspect – command and control(comes with experience)
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Maintaining visual security on patrol
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Police your trash
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Know the geography, look for signs, do not silhouette yourself on a ridge
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Why you should not walk on paths – including deer trails
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Crossing danger linear danger areas – two techniques
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Making contact with who or whatever, or no contact at all
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Heading back – signalling the rear that you are nearby
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AAR(After Action Review)
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Varying patrols – not succumbing to boredom – staying in shape(now)
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Always consider safety as your priority while practicing
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
Forum Is Now Open – Poor Man Prepper Forum
My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio. Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.
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Episode 109: Bug Out Bag Ideas From Around The World(7/17/2012)…
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Show Summary:
Today we are going to talk about water filtration from the perspective of a single apartment dweller. And why the filtration system used from the Bug Out Bag/Kit can be used to keep the water clean in that apartment environment. Best of both worlds and saves the individual some money to boot. Unfortunately, some of these systems up for discussion today are on the pricy side.
Now, for those of you have a family, adding some type of filtration system, like a Berkey to your preps at home will probably be ideal. These systems are meant to serve larger families/groups and keep the water flowing. And of course, stocking up on extra water to supplement the filtration system is a good idea as well.
Show Topics/Notes:
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The water is most important prep, do not take this one lightly
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Forced hydration while I was going through basic years ago – we still had people succumb to the heat
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The portable solution for the apartment dweller/best of both worlds
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If the situation is not dire/boiling the water first is probably a good idea
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A couple of different portable systems
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Thinking about the family/buy a Berkey
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Stock up some extra water anyways
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
Forum Is Now Open – Poor Man Prepper Forum
My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio. Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.
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Poor Man Prepper Video(6-30-2012)…
Basic Prep:
Later,
Lat Cozad
latcozad@poormanprepper.com
My podcast can be found on iTunes, Bluybrry.com, and Stitcher Radio. Also, I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. And don’t forget to drop by my website and become a member of my email mailing list.
Poor Man Prepper Video 6-12-2012…
Yes, I say that the year is 2002 in this video. LOL, as much as I want it to be 2002, the year is 2012, duh…:( Nest time I will consider some editing before posting, and recording these videos during the weekend and not during the week…
Basic Prep
Basic Prep Items:
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Instant Oates: 1 boxes = $1.50
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Rice: 1 2 lb bag = $1.80
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Ramen Noodles: 1 box = $2.30
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Bottled Water: 1 Case = $2.30
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Drink Mix = 1 Box = $1.00
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Total Basic Prep For Today: $8.90 before taxes
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Surplus For Week = $1.10
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Surplus For Year = $12.14
Later,
Lat Cozad
Poor Man Prep Video 5-29-2012
Basic Prep
Basic Prep Items:
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Instant Oates: 2 boxes = $3.20
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Rice: 1 1 lb bag = .80 cents
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Spaghetti: 1 box = $1.10
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Water: 2 gallons = $1.80
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Total Basic Prep For Today: $5.24 before taxes
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Surplus For Week = $4.76 cents
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Surplus For Year = $11.04
Later,
Lat Cozad
Taking the day off, but here is a post from my other site, Learn or Lose Now that covers the importance of drinking fluids. See you tomorrow and take care.
Lat
By Jiri Hodan
Drinking enough fluids everyday is important for proper body maintenance and basic human survival. A human will only survive 3-5 days without water depending on climate conditions and activity levels. Sometimes a person can survive longer without fluids, but those occurrences are rare. Depending on activity level and climate, a human should consume 2-3 litters of fluids a day.
Drinking water is usually the best way to consume fluids. That is because water is usually the least expensive fluid and the most abundant. Water usually has no additives or preservatives in the fluid. And has no calories, so it is great for losing weight.
Other fluids like coffee, tea, juice, milk, and soft drinks help with the hydration process as well. However, some of these fluids have caffeine in them. Caffeine is a diuretic and a diuretic will actually quicken the dehydration process if too much is consumed. That is why people who consume several cups(5-6) of coffee a day, will have to take additional trips to the bathroom as their bodies react to the increased amount of caffeine in their systems.
Drinking two to three litters of fluids a day is not that difficult at all. Plastic 2 litter pitchers can be purchased at a thrift store cheaply. It is also important to purchase clear pitchers. Clear pitchers allow a person to monitor how much fluid is being consumed during the day.
In conjunction with the clear pitchers, use a large cup with a large diameter rim. The large rim will allow more fluids to be consumed at one time. Screw on water bottles are great for traveling and the outdoors, but usually inhibit the fluid consumption process. It’s simply easier to drink from a large open receptacle when compared to having to constantly open a container to acquire the needed fluids.
Summer heat and working out can lead to dehydration quickly. Dehydration can be identified by examining the color of a person’s urine. Clear urine means that enough fluid is being consumed by the body. Yellow urine is a sign that the body is not getting enough fluid and more fluid should be consumed until the urine becomes clear.
Dying from dehydration is not fun. It is actually a fairly dreadful way to expire. So please, consume enough fluid everyday.
Take Care,
Lat
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