Self-Sufficient Meta Thread - Discussion about the board, not the topics of self-sufficiency.

[TETRABAX]

Im going to start a project growing tobacco to get the bugs away from me when I go out to smoke. Seems like a pretty good solution to grow what you smoke in order to keep bugs away while smoking

 

[parsnip]

Awesome! I was raised by a trapper and I'm always trying out bushcrafty stuff. Love this idea!

 

[Gremperor]

Physical security for physical valuables

 

[snowdunes]

I don't know if this fits this thread, but here is some resources and offline softwares that can be useful if there is no internet.

• Old books on various subjects related to prepping: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/
• Offline wikipedia (pretty shit, but better than nothing): https://kiwix.org/

Spoiler: "PDF" readers

In case you can't open epub, DjVu and other file formats that books might come in.

• https://mupdf.com/
• https://okular.kde.org/sv/

It's retarded hoard a bunch of files, only for you to not be able to open them up when you do need them.

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Maps (note that they are not as up to date as google maps and other paid GPS maps)

• Download your local area: https://www.openstreetmap.org
• Software to browse maps: https://marble.kde.org/
• Software to browse maps: https://www.gpxsee.org/
• Software to browse maps: https://qgis.org/en/site/
• Software to browse maps (for android): https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.storchp.opentracks.osmplugin.offline/

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I think it goes without saying, but I will mention it anyways: Don't rely on electronics, in this case a phone/computer to access info. Consider using printed maps and books/notes for crucial information that you might need.

 

[CHARizard]

https://kiwifarms.st/threads/car-thread.97808/

Car thread may make sense here?

https://kiwifarms.st/threads/everyday-carry.27260/

Theres also this hella dead EDC thread

 

[Null]

@Null I’m thinking about starting a thread to discuss historical and contemporary warfare and tactics, something that could be useful if a boogaloo or boogaloos happen. I’ll put a disclaimer against fedposting, but I’m concerned that such a thread will cause problems for the site. Thoughts?

Go for it. As long as it isn't actively discussing attacks on existing institutions I don't think any glowneighbors give a shit.

 

[Vect]

https://kiwifarms.st/threads/money-saving-tips.94762/

There's an old general budgeting thread that might be worth a look-see.

 

[Null]

Car thread may make sense here?

I think that thread is probably too general for this board. A thread on vehicles that can survive in various doomsday situations (i.e. EMP) would be nice, or what kind of old diesel cars would last and be easiest to maintain.

 

[Dr. Ricearoni]

The thread is dead but The official Kiwifarms Livestock Thread would be a good fit I'd reckon. Maybe it'll be revived.

 

[TETRABAX]

Physical security for physical valuables

On that note, lockpicking?

 

[Time of Space]

Finally a place to post my tutorial about how you (yes YOU!) can grow really cool crystals at home using household cleaning supplies.

 

[Hweeks]

What about growing cannabis?

 

[Terrible Weather Services]

How about the Language Learning Thread?

 

[Sperg_rancher]

Would home power-backups be on-topic here? been looking at ways to keep the lights on in case a storm knocks out the power again.

 

[Haloperidol]

Fantastic idea, I have been lurking farming/prepper groups for tips and the autism is out of control in all directions.

This sewing thread never got very far and it’s more female-oriented as a hobby, but I firmly believe making your own clothes, gear, mending and so on are self-sufficiency skills.

 

[Seafarer]

@Null I’m thinking about starting a thread to discuss historical and contemporary warfare and tactics, something that could be useful if a boogaloo or boogaloos happen. I’ll put a disclaimer against fedposting, but I’m concerned that such a thread will cause problems for the site. Thoughts?

FYI that thread is now created in case anyone is interested:

https://kiwifarms.st/threads/warfare-and-tactics.194936/post-18733195

 

[IKOL]

Just make sure people don't dox themselves by accident

By registering there any person who are not true and honest Kiwi gives their non-verbal aand non-documented agreement for consent accidents in dox department.

 

[Sperg_rancher]

I firmly believe making your own clothes, gear, mending and so on are self-sufficiency skills.

agree. Especially if you can learn to sew tricky materials like ripstop nylon, treated leather, and plastic canvas.

 

[Sugriva]

Another good thread could be laws around being self sufficient. There's a lot of different ways the government can fuck you and it's good to be aware of them.

 

[Kiboshkosh]

I'd love to learn and contribute with canning. I just recently made Blackberry Preserves although it was meant to be Jelly.