what did you buy or get for Christmas that's preparedness oriented

[YosemiteSam]

son-12 ga Mossberg 590 + boxes of slugs & #4 shot, shoulder holster for Glock 21
dad (me)- shoulder holster for XD 45, "Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family", bolo machette
mom- canning supplies, good wicking hiking socks, opening-assisted folding knife, mini-multi tool

Pre Christmas -- Finally got first aid kits put together for both our vehicles, sure they will be continuous reviewed, updated and added to. Also finally got a 5kW generator at a price I liked. Now looking at installing a better muffler system and prioritize what to connect for running extension cords.

thanks, YS

[Bob]

solar battery charger

[SCinPNW]

Elittle, the flash lights were from Costco, they are "Eco-Lite Always Charged & Ready". There are two. The flashlight sits in a base that plugs into the wall and the bottom of the base works as a nightlight. They were about $20 I think.

As for opening presents early, we did this year because my parents who were visiting needed to drive home today as my mom was not feeling well. My dad wanted to make sure they were home today so he could take her to the doctor tomorrow.

Merry Christmas everyone!
SC

[Bull]

All I've gotten is a replacement for my ACL. They took some ligaments from my hamstring, cut out the old ACL and installed the newly fabricated replacement, and secured it with pins and anchors to the tibia and femur. That has made it difficult to get around to getting anything else for a while. But supposedly, I'll be able to walk again in about 3 months, so I figure being able to walk is a pretty important component of being prepared, and I'm hoping it all goes well in physical therapy. I should probably use this opportunity to get the reloading equipment I've been wanting, and get familiar with using it. Merry Christmas folks.

[bountyhunter69]

got a kindle here to download stuff,now i need a class on how to use it lol..now the question to you all,will a kindle withstand an EMP attack or not? i dont think it would survive..any ideas from the group?

[Matt In Oklahoma]

got a kindle here to download stuff,now i need a class on how to use it lol..now the question to you all,will a kindle withstand an EMP attack or not? i dont think it would survive..any ideas from the group?

It will probably not survive the EMP. I love mine and make sure you look thru the free books as their are many skill based books out there.


As a whole for the my family, most everything:
Mag Pouches
Solar 12v Battery Charger
Ammo
Shooting Sticks
Bear Grylis Survival Knife
Green Laser for the AR
Pistol Flashlight
Extra Merino Wool Socks
Extra Thermals
Extra Work Gloves
Meat Slicer
6 Qt Dutch Oven

[boltgun308]

Which solar battery charger are you guys running? Please post a review when you have time.

I thought about just getting say a 30-40 watt panel, hook it to 12 volt smart charger, and see what happens. The reviews I have seen are that it takes forever to charge batteries and nearly impossible to charge the 9 volt batteries with the small chargers available from Amazon.

[jimmydiablo]

Box of Zombie max 40

[Grand58742]

Not a gift in the physical sense, but I am learning basic household repairs from my father. Something I should have done a long time ago, but finally getting the opportunity to get some things done that I should have learned a long time ago.

So knowledge is my Christmas gift. That and being with my family.

[ssonb]

Dual band 2m,70cm ham transciever......Now I gotta build an antenna.....

[rvans]

An Excaliber 3900 Food Dehydrator, an All-American 21 quart pressure canner, a new pair of boots, a box of 380 and a "sticky" holster

[Klayton]

a "sticky" holster

Never heard of a sticky holster, can you give us some more feedback?

[Lowdown3]

A 45lb. kettlebell, the movie Atlas Shrugged on DVD, a new KJV study Bible- mine was held together with tape and bailing wire, LOL.

Got the boy some silver- the year of the dragon 2012 coins, some .22 ammo to start his OWN stockpile LOL, a shirt with Gadsen flag on it- he loves that, similar subdued patches, etc. The wife got some silver- she likes Walking Libs, some military knee pads cause she's all the time asking for some after we shoot.

We all got normal presents also- shirts, socks, toys, etc.

[Klayton]

Got the boy some silver- the year of the dragon 2012 coins,

WHAT?!?!?! Who is selling 2012 Chinese coins already? My dealer wont let me even pre-order until Friday!

[bob fender]

Grain mill, water filter, pitcher pump for the spring, bulk wheat, bulk rice, bulk beans, and a partridge in a pear tree......