Massive Solar Storm - Mayan's on to something?

[ForcedFirebird]

I think I will sell solar flare insurance

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Massive Lee]

^^^Well. One photo didn't show up. And that was the shot of a 1975... ;-)

[mrsleeve]

Ok here we go, if you guys want my advise read on, if not skip this post.

1, Transportation: Lots of factors here, depends on what you are going to be doing with it in the mean time, an what kind of situation you are planing for. Where you live, where you intend to go, or do when SHTF.

If you are building a the ultimate Z day rig for the hell of it, then a SUV/or truck armored up with gun ports and shit is the way to go. But in reality you want RELIABILITY and SIMPLICITY 1st, and fuel economy/availability is your second concern. You dont want something that has a ton of bells and whistles and all kinds of ECM's running everything, Just a Carb, Coil, Dizzy, and thats about it. Something that has been built for ever. You want 4x4 and in good repair with a box of spare parts and maintenance items. Always keep it Full of fuel put larger tank in it, and have a way to store and carry more with and ready to go in the garage as well. This is for just general, you can take this rig camping and off roading and just use it as a extra driver.

Now in Farbins Example with this thread You want OLD SCHOOL Diesel, PURELY MECHANICAL Injected, the only electrics on the thing is the starter and the lights. With a electronics frying EMP from a solar event or nuke, everything would be fried and IN-OP but manual trans Mech injected Diesels. This will also give you great access to more types of fuel, Like heating oil. kero, jet, and even gas with waste oil in it. My advice find a old WWII/korea Multi fuel engine and swap into a old 1/2 ton of some kind. Same rules apply you can play with it drive it yada yada, keep it full, add aux tank and have some jerry cans around full.

This is more about having a hobby to get you out and going camping and what not and having a toy truck to play with but, has a very real and serious alternate use if its ever needed.

Dual sport bikes are a good thing to in warmer climates, and where appropriate and you wont need to leave for long as you cant carry much needed gear.

2: Arms and tools: You dont want LOTS of guns you want a FEW, you want as many as possible to use the same ammo. If you are going to bunker down into your house and just defend you ability to live there, then YES everyone in your group should have 1 of each type and know how to use them and plenty of ammo to feed each. General Rule 1000 rounds for each weapon.

Rifles, are a tool for taking big game, as its unlikely you would need be repeling commies al-la red dawn so really any good rifle in a common caliber .223, .308, 30-06 with decent glass is all thats needed in most cases. If you want to step into a semi-auto then by all means have at it, AR is a great choice thanks to it popularity and wealth of spare parts. Or a BAR for a more traditional approach available in Bigger magnum choices. While the AK is more durable in the fact that you dont have to maintain it in the field ever (I am sure there are AK's in the sand boxes that have never been cleaned in the last 20 years). They are not as Accurate, and ammo is not as easy to find, and with out a commie invasion spare parts are gonna be hard to find.

Shotguns, are going to be the most universal tool you will have, as unless shit is uber serious you will not be engaging people trying to kill and take your shit at 300yds, its more than likely gonna be inside 100 feet, plus great for small game and birds.

Pistol, Never go anywhere with out it, and 3 spare mags end of story.

Tools, well a good knife is a given if not a couple of them. A basic tool bag (this should be in your DD as it is ) so you can fix shit on your ride on the trail. A shovel and ax or camp hatchet maybe a rope saw or small folding saw, hammer some nails and rope, recovery gear. All close at hand in a box or something to be tossed into the Rig to Jump ship.

power, If you are staying home or dont need to leave, a small gen set (5kw is plenty) and some spare fuel (you have this from the transport section right), never hurts to look into small 100w soalr deals for charging batteries. There are small home wind mills or you can build your own as well.. Batteries, have a bunch of Batteries for what ever you have.

If you are going out into the bush, all you are going to need will be a way to keep batteries on radios, phones or flash lights so a hand crank generator or one of those small solar deals.

Food: Ok again if you are staying in have a bunch of caned goods frozen veggies, peanut butter, and dry goods, along with meat in about 3 month supply. As you use it, just replace it. 10gal of clean store bought water for when the power goes out and what not is always something that you should have around anyway. If you have gas you can boil water that you collect or if you can still get it from the city or outta your well.

If leaving take a weeks (or how many days you plan to be gone) of basic food canned goods and what not. Get a Hiking water purifier kit and a few santi tabs and there you go.

Fire, Lighter and matches are good, but keep a magnesium block and knife an you can make fire anywhere as well.

General: TP, Clothing for your season and environment, NO cotton when it gets cold, wool or synthetics that dry fast, and still retain heat when wet, Rain gear, Good foot wear, 1st aid kit, (I have a suture kit and some quick clot in mine as well), good pack to put shit in, couple of water bottles, para cord, fish hooks and line in a small tin, Tarp or tent, sleeping bags (for your climate and season, BUG SPRAY, book or 2 on what you can eat out there, Maps Comps (know how to use them). There is tons more I can keep going on with but thats enough to get everyone on the right track. Cheers

Oh and just go camping some week ends and hiking, to some of the more remote areas near you. Practice some things, lean some shit, and enjoy the out doors. It may be a skill you end up needing at some point.

[chadthestampede]

Just sit back, have a drink and welcome the end of the world.

this is what I will be doing.

[Vtec?lol]

I'm scared

[Erik j]

Damn we had fun pipe dreaming... Sad reality is that the end of the civilization has more to do with "The road" than "Green acres".

I liked "The book of Eli's" version of the end over "the road" but "the road" was a more realistic.

I think either way I am going to get a bow and arrow to use.

[Farbin Kaiber]

^ That is the least fucking simple Bronco I've ever seen, Lee, you really are a dolt.

This should be what you posted...

[SpoolnDaapex]

But don't buy any thing that runs off a computer

[Massive Lee]

I love Broncos. Simple and rugged.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Early K5 Blazer. 350. Or Bust. Parts EVERYWHERE.

There is one of these locked up down yonder, If it comes down to it, you may see me behind the tiller.

[z31maniac]

The wife and I are currently looking for the appropriate vehicle to build a ZAV out of.

I'm thinking an older 4wd Suburban or similar. An early 90s Jeep Cherokee (not a grand cherokee) could be good as well.

[DEV0 E30]

Overpriced but cool: http://www.icon4x4.com/overview/series

[Massive Lee]

Interestingly, I had a fun discussion last night with my GF about the end of the "civilization". Basically, make food reserves, buy guns (lots of them) and ammo (even more), more canned food, seeds, knives etc. She insisted on getting a Beretta handgun (must be a girl thing) and I wanted an AK47 (more rugged than an M16). And build a house in the rock as it is warmer in winter and chillier in summer.

Damn we had fun pipe dreaming... Sad reality is that the end of the civilization has more to do with "The road" than "Green acres".

[Erik j]

True, I think I might have to invest in some high powered roof rack lights to ward off ghouls/vampires

[Massive Lee]

I agree with this... but just to be safe I am building a faraday cage for my car and mounting armor plating to the car. It will be like road warrior in the suburbs.

Or a suburban "I am legend" surrounded by ghouls...