After rewatching the very first episode of doomsday preppers it became obvious to me there is a lot of video content to do a blog post on each and every episode. Instead, I will be breaking it down by all the survivalists listed and going through point by point. And so we'll begin with Paul Range and Gloria Haswell - among the most detailed preppers highlighted on the program.

Being a full-time prepper

Paul and Gloria have the unique advantage of being retired, allowing them to prep full time. Obviously, it has resulted in probably the most extensive preparation plans I have ever seen. The capability to cook 8 dishes each day makes the stockpiling alternative really feasible, but unfortunately it is a thing that can not be accomplished by a lot of people with jobs, young children as well as a life. Their technique shows an incredibly labor intensive strategy, something similar might be accomplished without the work if there was a lot of cash to be spent but again it? might not be realistic to 95% of individuals around.

Hunting and prepping

Really liked the footage of Paul butchering a deer and transforming it into rations. It was just on the screen for a couple of seconds but with time this could be the best way to get meat cheaply and understand some abilities for a post-apocalyptic world. While it is meant for the stockpiling form of prepping it additionally develops the potential for Paul and Gloria to survive when they bug out.

Polar shift

I was not sold on Paul and Gloria's cause for prepping of the polar shift causing a sequence of earthquakes and continental shift. Looking at the geological record there has just been one speed for continents moving, and that is slow. If polar shifts caused enormous geological activity we might be able to notice it in the record 400,000 years back when it is known to have happened. Compasses would point in some other route however we probably will not be experiencing snowfall in Texas if it happens. Regardless, they are prepared for just about anything with their set up.

The fort

The castle like fort (showcased above) is among the coolest bug out places I've ever seen. Seems as if it came from Road Warrior (can you believe?). With the low-priced, sturdy material of shipping containers it appears like something that could be replicated. There are homes made out of shipping containers in Amsterdam and they have been believed to be an inexpensive strategy to build homes in Haiti too. They make an excellent foundation for survival locations.

Power sources

Actually astounded by the completely off the grid power source, which includes methane from livestock and other waste products. The idea of lighting up a gas stove feels like a lavish addition in a post collapse world and the fact that it can be made from waste is quite intriguing. This might even prepare them for any type of energy related crisis and whilst costly up front, can keep the running charges down over time.

Bugging out

The military schooling of Paul and Gloria's team really excels through in their bug out convoy plan. The idea of rounding the wagons is extremely interesting. The thought of trying to find the drop on 22 fortified marines does not sound quite attractive to any would be raiders. This even signifies that bugging out with a group can have its advantages, generally quick is better but with training a team can get to that level of responsiveness.