[backcountry]

Been curious to see how others are approaching the current nuclear threats. I know there is a wide range of preparedness here.

Our household is better stocked then we were in Jan 2020 but I've still been adding what we can afford.

That said, my general approach to Putin's madness is to accept there isn't anything I can really do beyond general preparedness. To be honest, I'm not even sure I'd want to survive a true nuclear volley given the size of the arsenal at play.

Do others actually think folks of average means can do much at this weird moment? Are others actually preparing to live off of Twinkies and 6 legged toads?

 

[CPAjeff]

We’ve got a year’s supply of food, 3,000 gallons of water, and a giant propane tank full - with all the necessary adapters to do everything we need to do with it. Plus, lots and lots of ammo. I’m not going to go down without a giant fight if someone tries to take what I have.

Canned beans, canned vegetables, and canned fruit are not very expensive. These simple purchases made my wife much less stressed until we had the means to get everything we needed.

 

[johnnycake]

I've got all my neighbor's scoped out and classified by who are going to be the softest targets.

 

[colorcountrygunner]

I found this brazen propaganda up Diamond Fork tonight and you guys are worried about nukes?

 

[backcountry]

I've got all my neighbor's scoped out and classified by who are going to be the softest targets.

Looks like you are going the Moki direction of "man corn".

I'm thinking my family & I will head south 😬😁

 

[backcountry]

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I found this brazen propaganda up Diamond Fork tonight and you guys are worried about nukes?

I occasionally get sentimental and realize I use to be able to backpack into Diamond Fork and not see a soul for 2-3 nights. Just me, a tarp, and hot springs.

 

[Catherder]

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I found this brazen propaganda up Diamond Fork tonight and you guys are worried about nukes?

What the bleep! Even the street signs have a blatant left wing agenda. D*&n liburls. I guess this means we can ignore traffic signs now. And my impressionable daughter just got her learners permit.


Anyway, where were we? Oh, a post atomic dystopian hellscape. First off, I guess if a Russkie nuke scores a direct hit over Happy Valley, it won't matter much how much food, water, or ammo I have in the pantry or safe. If its something less horrific, Yes, we do have a decent supply of all of the above to get through at least one nuclear winter or significant disruption. I suppose I also have sufficient faith that something that severe won't happen. I worry more about natural disasters or maybe political unrest, but think the odds favor less cinematic outcomes.

Finally, even though the Mad Max outfit is a little snug, both the missus and I have enough esoteric skillz that a roving band would eagerly want us to be part of the "pack", and we could barter our way through.

 

[colorcountrygunner]

I occasionally get sentimental and realize I use to be able to backpack into Diamond Fork and not see a soul for 2-3 nights. Just me, a tarp, and hot springs.

Tonight up Diamond Fork I could occasionally go 2 or 3 seconds without seeing anybody.

 

[johnnycake]

Tonight up Diamond Fork I could occasionally go 2 or 3 seconds without seeing anybody.

But were any of them cute?

 

[MrShane]

Been curious to see how others are approaching the current nuclear threats. I know there is a wide range of preparedness here.

Our household is better stocked then we were in Jan 2020 but I've still been adding what we can afford.

That said, my general approach to Putin's madness is to accept there isn't anything I can really do beyond general preparedness. To be honest, I'm not even sure I'd want to survive a true nuclear volley given the size of the arsenal at play.

Do others actually think folks of average means can do much at this weird moment? Are others actually preparing to live off of Twinkies and 6 legged toads?

I am having as much fun with family and friends as possible, fishing/elk hunting a lot, and goose hunted two of the last 7 days.
I retired three years ago when I turned 51 and am also helping neighbors and wheelchair bound/veterans fill their deer tags.
Life is excellent!
If someone drops the bomb, screw the possession limits!!!

 

[Catherder]

If someone drops the bomb, screw the possession limits!!!

One of my favorite "Far Side" comic entries.

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[colorcountrygunner]

But were any of them cute?

Yeah, but they didn't look like they would smell very good. Westfalia van, kinda earthy look. You get my drift.

 

[Ray]

Even Russians don’t want anything to do with it!

Two Russians sail to Alaska seeking asylum in US - BBC News

Hundreds of thousands of men have fled Russia so they will not be conscripted to fight in Ukraine.

www.bbc.com

 

[johnnycake]

Yeah, but they didn't look like they would smell very good. Westfalia van, kinda earthy look. You get my drift.

Not like the hot springs smell great anyway...

 

[Packout]

Been curious to see how others are approaching the current nuclear threats. I know there is a wide range of preparedness here.

Well I approach it like any other day. I find no contentment in worrying about such things that one could never control. Although Joe seems to think he can gain more votes by using the fear tactics employed by almost every politician.
Actually it is kind of sad so many people worry so much.
On the bright side- these types of threads usually bring out some funny responses......

 

[Vanilla]

I’m not doing anything different than I did 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years ago.

So basically I’m not hunting or fishing enough.

 

[johnnycake]

I’m not doing anything different than I did 2 weeks, 2 months, or 2 years ago.

So basically I’m not hunting or fishing.

FTFY

 

[MrShane]

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I found this brazen propaganda up Diamond Fork tonight and you guys are worried about nukes?

I fixed the sign!

 

[colorcountrygunner]

I fixed the sign!

Beliiiiieeeevin' Hold on to that feeeeeliiiiinnn

 

[SaltyWalty]

I’m not worried about nukes, yes I think it’ll happen but I’m just lookin at the world and it’s worth it to let it burn. We don’t have a bunch of guns but it’s all spent on food for 8 kids. Our food supply is pretty good tho considering my deer and monthly case lot sales