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by Epic_Ed
December 4th, 2022, 10:43 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Emergency Declared and Curfew Ordered Following Moore Power Grid Attack
Replies: 7
Views: 3687

Emergency Declared and Curfew Ordered Following Moore Power Grid Attack

Two power substations were intentionally sabotaged Saturday night in Moore County, NC knocking out power to 40k+ homes and businesses. Reports indicate this was accomplished with firearms but further details are scant. No idea if this was some local yahoos doing redneck sh*t or if it was a trail run...
by Epic_Ed
December 2nd, 2022, 11:26 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Solar powered Generators
Replies: 14
Views: 6877

Re: Solar powered Generators

It's important to consider the battery technology. I'd strongly recommend buying a LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) rather than a regular lithium-ion battery system. The LiFePO4 batteries are lighter and have an 8-10x longer battery life cycle advantage over the lithium-ion batteries. For me, that ...
by Epic_Ed
December 1st, 2022, 10:19 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Solar powered Generators
Replies: 14
Views: 6877

Re: Solar powered Generators

It's important to consider the battery technology. I'd strongly recommend buying a LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) rather than a regular lithium-ion battery system. The LiFePO4 batteries are lighter and have an 8-10x longer battery life cycle advantage over the lithium-ion batteries. For me, that e...
by Epic_Ed
November 10th, 2022, 7:45 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Storage Bins
Replies: 14
Views: 1856

Re: Storage Bins

Those Plano totes are solid. The HDX tote with the yellow lid has held up well, but it's an oddball size and doesn't stack or rack very well with my shelving. If you're just looking to use these for home storage or out in the garage, you'll really want to consider which size and dimensions work well...
by Epic_Ed
October 24th, 2022, 8:43 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Emergency antibiotics supply
Replies: 17
Views: 6454

Re: Emergency antibiotics supply

Contingency Medical is another one:

https://contingencymedical.com/
by Epic_Ed
October 5th, 2022, 10:50 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: 5 gallon Scepter cans - Lowes sale
Replies: 22
Views: 7402

Re: 5 gallon Scepter cans - Lowes sale

Yeah, Happy Valley Rd was out. I had to go to the one on T-Bird and the I-17. Bought two. Seems the one off the 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright had 26.
by Epic_Ed
October 3rd, 2022, 10:33 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: 5 gallon Scepter cans - Lowes sale
Replies: 22
Views: 7402

5 gallon Scepter cans - Lowes sale

Just an FYI - Lowes is selling the milspec 5 gallon Scepter water cans for 1/2 off right now. Looks like they are running the sale though 12/14 but I don't think their stock will last very long. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scepter-MWC5-Civilian-AM-Sand/5012954703?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-ggl-_-LIA_...
by Epic_Ed
September 27th, 2022, 9:23 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Russia/Ukraine update
Replies: 8
Views: 1351

Re: Russia/Ukraine update

I've seen similar. It's possible that these are accurate but also possible that it's psyops. I find it hard to believe either side of the conflict is presenting an accurate assessment. Intel and counter-intel are so much harder to decypher these days. We still don't fully understand Putin's end game...
by Epic_Ed
September 27th, 2022, 7:21 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Russia/Ukraine update
Replies: 8
Views: 1351

Re: Russia/Ukraine update

Let's call their bluff and unleash nato on their ass. Get this show over with. That's certainly the logical escalation path. I don't think Russia fears NATO and probably for good reason. There is no universal existential threat that binds NATO allies together, very few cultural ties, and absolutely...
by Epic_Ed
September 27th, 2022, 2:08 pm
Forum: Firearm Related General Discussion
Topic: Gun shows ... What gives?
Replies: 18
Views: 2338

Re: Gun shows ... What gives?

I haven't been in over a decade. It used to be fun and there were deals to be found, but that all died in 2008 after Obama was elected. Ammo prices skyrocketed and it really hasn't been the same since. The Cold Steel table during the SAR show is a good place to pick up good-quality blades, axes, and...
by Epic_Ed
September 27th, 2022, 8:51 am
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Russia/Ukraine update
Replies: 8
Views: 1351

Russia/Ukraine update

Sharing a sitrep, in part, from Forward Observer. Important to acknowledge several major ethnic areas of Ukraine are voting this week to determine if they will join Russia. Whether regarded as a vote for secession or an annexation, if these regions become Russian territories (and it's expected they ...
by Epic_Ed
September 26th, 2022, 7:53 am
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Intel
Replies: 6
Views: 1326

Re: Intel

One of the biggest challenges with being "prepared" is finding reliable channels of information. It's especially hard among the clutter of digital media personalities who often sensationalize their content for likes and subscribers. We all know the MSM is hot garbage, but where are you fi...
by Epic_Ed
September 25th, 2022, 3:30 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Intel
Replies: 6
Views: 1326

Re: Intel

I found Forward Observer recently. Their writers are all former US intel in some capacity and they give a pretty unvarnished assessment of domestic and foreign sitrep. It's a paid subscription so probably not something everyone would be interested in.
by Epic_Ed
September 25th, 2022, 12:36 pm
Forum: Survival and Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Intel
Replies: 6
Views: 1326

Intel

One of the biggest challenges with being "prepared" is finding reliable channels of information. It's especially hard among the clutter of digital media personalities who often sensationalize their content for likes and subscribers. We all know the MSM is hot garbage, but where are you fin...