Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide: Food, Shelter, Security, Off-the-Grid Power and More Life-Saving Strategies for Self-Sufficient Living: Cobb, Jim: 0884365414098: Amazon.com: Books
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Christine –
So, where do I start? I am not a prepper. Actually, I did not even know what a prepper was until I read this book. So, you are probably wondering why I even bought it. Well, I’m getting to that point in life where I am thinking of retirement in the next ten years. I would like to find some property out of the city…away from everything. Just tired of traffic, tired of barking dogs, tired of hit and runs, tired of loud music – you get it. With living on a large plot of land, I have been keeping in mind that I need to have some things to be prepared. I’m looking at moving to Montana, and, with the thought of being snowed in a for a while, I wanted to make sure that I was prepared.I thought this book was fantastic. I hope we never need to prep for a major catastrophe, but this book provided some very good and useful knowledge. The author started off with discussing some major historical events that – if they happened in today’s age or in populated areas – we could be in trouble and being prepared may mean survival.The author provided enough detail for each chapter on things to think about and some steps to take to prepare. We all need water and food to survive, having the right tools and security, and thinking about medicine and hygiene challenges. What I particularly liked is that there is a comprehensive, seven page checklist of items to have. The book covered the items that I had thought of (such as having plywood handy for windows in case you need to cover them – again, I’m thinking Montana having a window out and needing to get it covered so a bear doesn’t wander in), and then touched on lots of things I hadn’t thought of. The author goes into how to create potable water and the best types of seeds for growing vegetables. The checklist is very handy as something for me to start with and modify as I start to prepare for my retirement in the country (aka wilderness).Even though it may be classified as a book for prepppers, I think this book also has a lot of great information for someone who may need to think about issues, challenges, and possible problems that may be encountered if you do not have the modern conveniences that society currently offers and ways to deal with those.It is an easy read and well written. I spent one Sunday and read the entire book from cover to cover. I will definitely be reading through this again and use it as a reference too.
Aeron M –
It is very interesting that the book begins with a Pandemic scenario, even though it was published in 2014. Although the author skirts around the notion that the Spanish Flu was caused by an early, failed vaccination program, it is all the more relevant to today’s scenario (2021), where we are seeing hundreds of thousands dead already from an experimental gene therapy unleashed on an unsuspecting population that has been made fearful through a series of lies and manipulations by those who would profit financially. With winter on the way, and a possibility that ( whether through cytokine storm or spike protein illness) many of the injected won’t live to see another summer, the information in this book couldn’t be MORE relevant. Regardless of what happens, it is ALWAYS better to be prepared than caught off-guard, and this little book is proving to be an important resource.
Ashley L Hodge –
I bought this book looking for some reasonable tips on preparing for unexpected disasters. As a financial planner who advises clients on preparing for the future, I wanted a good book to think through some of the issues that might come up in a disaster scenario. I view it like insurance in that you can buy as much insurance as someone will sell you to try to protect your family against the risks of death, disability or sickness. But there is usually a sweet spot where you “get the most bang for your buck” considering the overall risks.For me, it is preparing for an event that will disrupt your life as you know it for 6 months or less. Sure there is a possibility that disasters will be much worse and could last years or decades. But that kind of preparation can get expensive and is less likely to happen than a shorter term disruption in my view. And if you prepare for a 6 month disruption, at least you will have some time to go to plan B.With that in mind, I thought this book was great because it got me thinking about what my family would need to prepare for a shorter term dislocation. And I think the biggest value is working with my kids on some self-sufficiency skills that will benefit them even if I’m fortunate enough to avoid a life altering disaster. My 11-year old son and I have already bonded a lot over planting a garden; getting comfortable with various firearms and learning how things work without electricity.As the book title suggests, Cobb helps you think through making a list of what you need to survive and he gives a lot of specific recommendations. Well worth the investment of money in my view.
LolaTrollz –
Looking a book that covers the basics? This is it. I keep it in my car for emergencies but it has some good information in here about how to really survive if the power doesn’t come back on for weeks or even months. How to create and keep a water source. What is important when prepping and what isn’t. I really enjoyed reading this and will add it to the collection of other informational items I keep with me. It does go into detail but not too much where you get bored with the topic. It gives you an idea of what kind of weapons you’ll need for hunting or protection also ideas for scavenging when you have no other option. Overall good read. Highly recommend this and the price wasn’t too bad either.
Jonman –
If you plan on living in the city after a grid-down no-power survival experience, this book is made for you. I, however, will not be waiting around in my apartment in this ghetto neighborhood for somebody to kick my door in while I’m sleeping and I don’t have the ability to stand watch 24 hours a day. This book also is very useful if you own a home or are able to beat the vast amount of bums into one after the chaos ensues. It is entirely based upon living around all of the other desperate human beings an everything that comes along with that human nature survival instinct type of situation. Fitting in, trading, cooking, protecting, and all sorts of other very practical methods for making it by. Jim is very, very knowledgeable about surviving in the wake of a catastrophic event. Even if you’re like me and plan on being a woodsman, this is a must-read. No matter how you roll the dice, it is a must-read and must-keep. In addition, he provides several referrals to must-read books and resources. Like going on a guided tour and learning how to make use of the wild right outside your front door. I will be doing just that! The main point I think he wants everybody to know is: Do what you can, while you can, before you can’t. Again, read this book and take or leave what you will!Jim: do you have a book about surviving in the woods? I understand your recommendation to avoid gong it alone, but simply cannot stomach the idea of crapping in a bucket in a boarded up house, surrounded by humans in survival mode who are just waiting for the opportunity to kill me and my daughter and take everything we have…. The diseases that people have, ugh just all of it. We are woods people! Always will be. Far far away from others, far far away from help too… Sigh.
K. A. Lebherz-Gelinas –
This is a fast reading book consisting of 12 chapters and 2 appendices, broken down into 10 basic prepper concerns and 2 chapter on personal observations. The chapters are short, so it’s a very quick read over a few days or 2 weeks at the most if you want to really digest what’s being presented.The appendices are listed as one but include a prepper check list (very helpful to those new to prepping and a good reminder to the seasoned preppers) and a list of recommended reading (if one was inclined to go the distance on matters of thriving in an EOTWAWKI (End Of The World As We Know It) or SHTF catastrophe.All chapters start out as fictitious journal entries that lead into the subject matter of that particular chapter which help make it a quick read. There is information anyone can get from the internet, but I have always liked a dead-tree edition for those times when the lights do go out. This is just very convenient to have it in hand and with the check list in the back makes it all the easier to get’er done where it won’t break the bank.I recommend the book as a starter for any prepper neophite and it’s a good back up for any prepper with a bit more experience.
Koaheart –
Unless you’ve gone thru the process of writing your own book, I doubt any book will get it’s proper appreciation. I liked it so much, this copy was for a friend. Altho very detailed and covers quite a bit of subject matter, it doesn’t have everything. Even the entire set of encyclopedia Britannica is missing a few bits. That’s why we all need to “do a little research” but kudos’s to those who actually looked up from their IPhone 5,6,7 long enough to crack open one of these antique thingy’s full of words…aren’t they just the most amazing things?
Kindle Customer –
This book is written with the long-term view in mind, as opposed to “here’s how to build your bug-out bag.” I came to it as a complete novice and I feel like it did a really great job. The introduction advised against being the initial book for a new prepper, but I don’t think it’s above a beginner’s level or too advanced. Being geared towards the long-term, it helps actually to have the long view in mind as you start. You know what you’re building towards. The writing style is very simple and easy to follow. He gives clear explanations on why one technique might be preferred to another, and the different scenarios where something would be helpful. Definitely recommended.
Mr. Smith –
Very good pointers, and very nice situational awareness tips. I haven’t sat down and read a book in 30 years…but with all that’s going on…I figured what the heck…Great stuff! I love the check list at the end as it gives you a full re-cap of all important supplies ya may need to pick up, if ya don’t already own them. I love that it wasn’t a million pages long…This is a good book for people who want to learn some great tips without having to invest night after night of dedication to finish a lengthy book…Thanks for all of your ideas and input
John S. Reid –
I found this book to be a superb introduction to the subject of long-term survival. Cobb moves through the relevant issues, starting with the most important (e.g., water and food), and then proceeding to matters of lesser importance (e.g., barter and trade). While not a comprehensive or “definitive guide” (and I doubt there is any such thing), Cobb provides plenty of good information to get you thinking, and get you started.I have been through 2 significant earthquakes (Loma Prieta and Northridge), an ice storm, a wind storm (2 weeks without power for both the ice storm and the wind storm), a volcano (Mount St. Helen’s), and a forest fire, not to mention many snow storms and a flood situation. I am now well prepared for up-to a month without power or services. But lasting 6 months or more? That’s a whole different matter. And I think Cobb does a good job of getting you thinking about what you have, and what you might need, to last for 6 months or more. There are a ton of resources out there, but the problem is in knowing where to start, depending on your particular situation. And I think this is where Cobb really shines. He pretty much directs his book to surviving in a suburban setting, and to be frank, those are the folks who are mostly likely curious about survival, who are not currently prepared, and need some guidance on where to start. In the event of a world-changing event, urban dwellers will probably be toast (relying on whatever crumbs they can get from FEMA and the like), and rural dwellers are already pretty much prepared (or should be). So consider this “the suburban’s guide to getting started in thinking about long-term survival”. The “Checklists” at pages 171-177 are also very helpful in getting you thinking about supplies you might need.I am relatively new to this whole subject, and obviously have a lot to learn. Cobb’s book got me started in what I believe is the right direction.As a final comment, unfortunately the top-rated Amazon review of this book (a one-star review) takes the author (Cobb) to task for perhaps being off-point on some particulars. My response to that review is as follows: the reviewer seems to be missing the entire point of Cobb’s book, which is not to provide readers with a comprehensive “survival guide”, but rather to get readers thinking about their own particular situation, and then for the readers to perform further research which might help them to survive in their own particular situation. Cobb’s book is merely an introduction (and a good one at that) for those of us who are starting to seriously think about the topic of long-term survival.