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“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.” — Robert A. Heinlein

Monday, September 6, 2010

Managing Stuff

Between food storage, water, kit, arms and their ancillary equipment as well as all the other stuff you need for survivalism there is a lot of stuff. Managing that stuff is essential to your mission if just because said mission can't be completed if your wife snaps and shoots you because of all the junk everywhere.

Containers and shelving help a lot. In particular I find the rubbermade type containers that you can stack onto each other if they are empty to be good. Action packer type heavy containers are great also. Shelves are a must for stuff you want to access regularly. Beware of weight when purchasing shelves. Ammo gets heavy fast and water is incredibly heavy. Shelves that would work to store camping gear and kit would not be heavy duty enough for 50 cases of ammo.

Also organization helps. Simply managing your stuff and keeping it organized instead of just letting it go all over the place is a great start. Keep your stuff organized so you know what you've got, where it is and have peace with the Mrs.
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2 comments:

Dustin said...

Packing lists or inspection/rotation dates can be handy, too. If you want to keep the contents sealed or OpSec, you can put color/number codes on the outside of the container and have a master lookup list stored somewhere safe - periodically review this list (like when you change the batteries in your smoke alarm, or whatever) and see if any items need to be inspected/rotated/or maintained.

September 7, 2010 7:21 AM
Rourke said...

Good post - I have started a post similar with some pics on how I store supplies - food, ammo, first aid, etc.

One thing to keep in mind is not announcing to all your intentions of preparedness - if you are concerned with everyone knowing of your supplies. I have extra food supplies stored in my "computer room" on shelves - with low-key curtains in front of the shelves to block from veiw what is on the shelves.

Organization is importantt so you know what you have, and what you don't.

Rourke
ModernSurvivalOnline.com

September 10, 2010 3:21 PM

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