Shoestring Survivalism: How to Prepare for Bad Times on a Budget 1581606753, 9781581606751

Citation preview

ANIA

Shoestring Survivalism How Bad

to Prepare Times

Budget

ona

for

Shoestring Survivalism How Bad

to Prepare Times

for

ona

Budget

Andy James Paladin Press @ Boulder, Colorado

|

Shoestring Survivalism is dedicated to those who are willing to do what it takes to care for themselves and others in crisis.

DISCLAIMER

The information in this book about emergency preparedness and response is based on the experience, research, and beliefs of

the author and cannot be duplicated exactly by readers. The contents of this book is not intended to replace professional legal, medical, or disaster-relief guidance. In all cases, it is recom-

mended that readers seek the advice and care of professionals if available. Neither the author nor the publisher assume any responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained herein. This book is intended for academic study only.

Shoestring Survivalism: How to Prepare for Bad Times on a Budget by Andy James Copyright © 2008 by Andy James ISBN 13: 978-1-58160-675-1 Printed in the United States of America

Published by Paladin Press, a division of

Paladin Enterprises, Inc. Gunbarrel Tech Center 7077 Winchester Circle Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA, +1.303.443.7250

Direct inquiries and/or orders to the above address. PALADIN, PALADIN PRESS, and the “horse head” design

are trademarks belonging to Paladin Enterprises and registered in United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, no portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of the publisher. The scanning, uploading and distribution of this book by the Internet or any other means without the permission of the publisher is illegal and punishable by law. Please respect the author’s rights and do not participate in the any form of electronic piracy of copyrighted material. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book.

Front cover photo: ©iStockphoto.com/Lisa F. Young Back cover photo: ©iStockphoto.com/murat sen

Visit our website at www.paladin-press.com

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Conclusion Appendix

Re Pre RTE Oils coyiM lia: SRR ey 1 WhatAre We Preparing Por? =: 0595 See 5 Site Threat Awareness Response ............ iM Low-Cost Steps to Take Right Now ......... ZA. Stayin’ Of busding Out: aii) inaalies stank 35 Government Shelter Survival cx J ations 45 Diet Securiby 52% eT SO SE AMES 53 CIS Ol a DUGREL Us noes Sac das hee sk aoe 67 ER IA OEE 93 Shoestring Sustenance BSE COS LSIE SUD DUES. eres ihag teasaiis 0 3s ee oe 1 Shoestting Sanitationc ic: inc emetaette ie 147 Currency-and Barter™. 29 han ek Ss i es 153 Mowe Ney SUIVIVANSE ¢1

Rn iM ¥

~

ri

~~.

#

y

x

’

ike

—— 4

un 1

Thre nN a