Unfortunately, after the apocalypse it seems pretty unlikely that Wal-Mart will be open.
Im picking up stories here and there about blackout conditions and experiences in NYC. Its what I expected for the most part…lotta people making the same mistakes that they didnt learn from on 9/11. I mean, really, if you lived 12 miles away from where you worked and had to walk that distance once, wouldnt you keep a mountain bike at work so next time you could get home in an hour instead of seven?
I need to work on water storage. I need to pick up about a half-dozen plastic five gallon jugs and a bottle of oxygen stabilizer (yes, I could use a bit of bleach instead, I know.) I should also pick up another couple cases of bottled water up at CostCo.
While Im at it, I also need to pick up a good antannae for the 11/10 meter radio. And a power supply.
Im guessing that in The Omega Man, our boy Chuck got most of that gear *after* everyone was dead…alot cheaper that way, isnt it?
Lotta forest fires around here. Reminds me that Rancho Ballistica is going to need to be as fireproof as possible… steel roofing, obviously….sprinkler array on the roof, some type of stucco or adobe walls, etc, etc. Theres actually a rather nice amount of home firefighting equipt. for sale on the web…expensive, but worth it, Im sure.
Who the hell walks 12 miles in 7 hours? 2mph is the generally accepted standard for persons of average fitness in rough terrain. Manhattan is pretty flat. Those people would be better served exercising more often such that 12 miles isn’t a big deal rather than having to lug a mountain bike around.
I need to work on water storage. I need to pick up about a half-dozen plastic five gallon jugs and a bottle of oxygen stabilizer (yes, I could use a bit of bleach instead, I know.) I should also pick up another couple cases of bottled water up at CostCo.
This place is in your neighborhood and cheap. If I had more time, I would’ve ordered a couple 30 gallon drums from these guys for Burning Man. Also, where do you get oxygen stabilizer?
While Im at it, I also need to pick up a good antannae for the 11/10 meter radio. And a power supply.
An amateur radio that works on all bands and suitable antennas might be more handy in a TEOTWAWKI event. The solar cycle is waning such that 10/11 meters is “closed” and won’t be open again for many years. Ionospheric propagation can be helpful in times of emergency. To do it legally, you’d need to get a license and learn morse code, which can also be handy.
Walking is a bit more time consuming when youre stuck in a crowd of several million and have to negotiate around traffic-clogged interestions every 150 yards…plus the bottle neck at the bridges.
Oxygen Stabilizer can be had at all the usual places. Heres one: http://www.nitro-pak.com/product_info.php/cPath/40_72/products_id/406
The radio I have is an ‘export’ radio thats been modified to work on a bunch of bands that normnally it would be ‘locked out’ of. I’ve cut dipoles for it in the past but want something a bit more professional. Youre right about the legality, however for now Im happy to just listen and in a TEOTWAWKI situation I think the FCC will have alot bigger problems.