SHTF Groups

[keylay31]

Good conversations guys, this is exactly what I was hoping would develop. After thinking this through, you'd have to have family or buddies you've known for decades who have the same mindset and live close by. I think for most people, this isn't too feasible, and thus it would be an immediate family type of thing. I myself am not really a prepper, but probably should be. Finances often get in the way.

[Skully]

Good conversations guys, this is exactly what I was hoping would develop. After thinking this through, you'd have to have family or buddies you've known for decades who have the same mindset and live close by. ........

Same thoughts myself guys.

I have always been a planner, creating scenarios and thinking about how to or what plans would I do to cover whatever might get encountered. I am not paranoid I have always had a wild imagination and am a methodical planner. I am always thinking and day dreaming about what if this would happen, what would I do? This same thought has applied to my 4 wheeling hobby, I always carry spare parts and/ or tools needed in case of an emergency or just in case something broke. It has actually saved me from spending the night somewhere I did not want to.

Some of my current friends, if I ever mentioned random shit talk about this stuff they always make fun of me saying I am acting like one of those paranoid dooms-dayers. What could happen they say?!

Yeah what could happen, human history is riddled with end of era society and re-birth. Not to mention countless natural disaster we should all expect will eventually happen because we are overdue as scientists would say.

It would be nice to meet individuals of like thinking and come up with plans in case SHTF and be able to hold some form of organized civilized mini society. Currently my thoughts have been I have some basic preparations, run to the hills to remote area not many travel and look for others who had that much forethought as well and team up.

[Omicron]

Some of my current friends, if I ever mentioned random shit talk about this stuff they always make fun of me saying I am acting like one of those paranoid dooms-dayers. What could happen they say?!

Do ALL of your friends act like this? And is it when you bring it up in a group setting, or individually? There's a "group think" thing that often happens with people together, where one scoffing can be enough to make them all do it. I'd suggest you bring it up individually, then you're more apt to get a real read on who's with you and who isn't. Those that aren't can be ignored when it comes to prepping, and in fact, I'd never bring it up with them again - as those'll be the guys who'll remember your comments, and want to come mooch off you if SHTF.

For those that you identify that are of a like mind, cultivate them gradually. It may only be one or two at first, but eventually you may develop a network of like-minded individuals, which is more than you have today.

[Great-Kazoo]

I base a lot on comfort level, Trust falls in to this category. There are some i would suggest if needed to swing by IF things became worse, politics aside as the comfort level trumps their poly thoughts.
Mountains are out for running to. Get behind a dually with 5th wheel that busted an axle and your up shit's creek. Never mind how good physical shape you're in it's the others in the group i doubt are going to start humping gear over the peaks vs driving to them. Combine this with a short grow season vs the plains and your food sustainability once game animals become thinned, gets limited.

Power outages, natural disasters are always a possibility and having a good phone tree/ lines of communication is a must have for anyone.
Are there some i would include that are not too gun savvy, absolutely as their skill set trumps gun knowledge.

[Skully]

Do ALL of your friends act like this? And is it when you bring it up in a group setting, or individually? There's a "group think" thing that often happens with people together, where one scoffing can be enough to make them all do it. I'd suggest you bring it up individually, then you're more apt to get a real read on who's with you and who isn't. Those that aren't can be ignored when it comes to prepping, and in fact, I'd never bring it up with them again - as those'll be the guys who'll remember your comments, and want to come mooch off you if SHTF.

For those that you identify that are of a like mind, cultivate them gradually. It may only be one or two at first, but eventually you may develop a network of like-minded individuals, which is more than you have today.

Well a little prequel, 7 years ago when I was single I had my good friends that were into the same things; guns, four wheeling, camping etc. we talked, but nothing serious at the time. Got married, had kids, those friends moved on as well even to different states, now I have little time and my friends now are usually co-workers. I work in Human Services, so most of them are liberals other than my Behavior Analyst friend who is definitely conservative. He hated Obama and got a lot of flak for being in human services and not supporting him.................


I talk to my wife who believes in my ideas and is with me being prepared for anything.

I just need to find time to make new friends in like mind, and go from there. If not, prepare my family and then if SHTF look for you guys........

[Sawin]

Well a little prequel, 7 years ago when I was single I had my good friends that were in to the same things; guns four wheeling, camping etc. we talked but nothing serious. Got married, had kids, those friends moved on to different states, now I have little time my friends are usually co-workers. I work in Human Services, so most of them are liberals other than my Behavior Analyst friend who is definitely conservative.


I talk to my wife who believes in my ideas and is with me and being prepared for anything.

I just need to find time to make new friends in like mind, and go from there. If not prepare my family and then if SHTF look for you guys........

Sounds like you and I are pretty much in the same situation. I think we've found a good place to meet helpful folks. Shoot me a PM sometime if you'd like to meet up. I live in Broomfield too.

[Skully]

Sounds like you and I are pretty much in the same situation. I think we've found a good place to meet helpful folks. Shoot me a PM sometime if you'd like to meet up. I live in Broomfield too.

Yeah defiantly, even if we have someone similar to hang out drink a beer and talk crap.

Well that IS a form of a start... I've made some good friends here on this site, who clearly are of a like mind. After getting your spouse on board, even one or two other people is a good base to build from.

Yeah that is how it works, I have found some really cool people on this site and my 4 wheeling sites as well. Just never get to talk or hang out.

[HoneyBadger]

Yeah that is how it works, I have found some really cool people on this site and my 4 wheeling sites as well. Just never get to talk or hang out.

...I wish I had friends....

ETA: Just kidding! HoneyBadger don't care!

well.. I kinda do wish I had friends...

[HoneyBadger]

Some of my current friends, if I ever mentioned random shit talk about this stuff they always make fun of me saying I am acting like one of those paranoid dooms-dayers.

Speaking of getting people in the right mindset.... I made a HUGE step with my wife today! We had 2 evacuees staying at our house during the Waldo Canyon fire, and they literally just brought sleeping bags for 2 night and 3 days. (I hope it was eye-opening for them too!) They are gone now, but this morning my wife and I were talking about all the fires, the tropical storm in the south, the heatwave in the midwest, and the winds/power outage affecting much of the Northeast, including Washington DC where MSM is reporting that millions of people could be without power for 3-4 days. During all of this, I kind of jokingly said "Gosh, that sounds like a good reason to stock up on rice and bottled water!" and she replied with "yeah no kidding. Wanna pick some up next time you're at Costco?" For a moment I was floored and didn't know what to say, because she has always been very financially insecure and afraid to spend extra money on ANYTHING, let alone food that we don't need for the week. This is great! I just need to be careful not to go overboard or I'll lose her support in this one really quickly.



For you married fellers out there, are your wives totally onboard with your prepping or bug out plans? If so, how did you do it?

[Great-Kazoo]

Speaking of getting people in the right mindset.... I made a HUGE step with my wife today! We had 2 evacuees staying at our house during the Waldo Canyon fire, and they literally just brought sleeping bags for 2 night and 3 days. (I hope it was eye-opening for them too!) They are gone now, but this morning my wife and I were talking about all the fires, the tropical storm in the south, the heatwave in the midwest, and the winds/power outage affecting much of the Northeast, including Washington DC where MSM is reporting that millions of people could be without power for 3-4 days. During all of this, I kind of jokingly said "Gosh, that sounds like a good reason to stock up on rice and bottled water!" and she replied with "yeah no kidding. Wanna pick some up next time you're at Costco?" For a moment I was floored and didn't know what to say, because she has always been very financially insecure and afraid to spend extra money on ANYTHING, let alone food that we don't need for the week. This is great! I just need to be careful not to go overboard or I'll lose her support in this one really quickly.



For you married fellers out there, are your wives totally onboard with your prepping or bug out plans? If so, how did you do it?

Never needed to "get her on board" She has always been a gun friendly lady, who i think is still pissed after she found out i had been dipping in to ammo she thought was hers.Ask the board members who have had the opportunity meeting her. Her favorite saying is
"Without ammo all you have is an expensive paddle"