Summary: Housekeeping:<br> <br> If you don’t know where to start in prepping, check out my resource page at <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/gettingstarted">theprepperpodcast.com/gettingstarted</a>, this is where I am getting the outline of my discussions here!<br> Don’t forget to give me a review at <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/itunes">theprepperpodcast.com/itunes</a> or <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/stitcher">theprepperpodcast.com/stitcher</a> and you could win a consulting call with me. <br> I will either be heading to the NPS Prepper Expo, Oct 10th and 11th in Kentucky or going to run in a Marathon somewhere else. How many of you would like for me to host a meetup? Just email me with the subject “prepper expo.”<br> <br> <br> News in 2 minutes: Jbradburry of preparepdx.com<br> <br> Local Emergencies<br> <br> <a href="http://survivalthreads.com/topic/134-local-emergencies-near-you/">http://survivalthreads.com/topic/134-local-emergencies-near-you/ </a><br> <br> <br> Rescured POW Jessical Lynch<br> <br> <a href="http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/07/26/rescued-pow-jessica-lynch-i-feel-very-blessed.html">http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/07/26/rescued-pow-jessica-lynch-i-feel-very-blessed.html</a><br> <br> <br> 75K Reward to catch pilot of drone<br> <br> <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/california-officials-offer-75k-bounty-drones-n401021">http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/california-officials-offer-75k-bounty-drones-n401021</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Topic:<br> Every Day Carry<br> You should have a well-thought-out EDC on hand at all times.<br> You have a choice: Do I cower in fear or will I be ready to take on anything life throws at me?!<br> Your Every Day Carry is Extremely Important<br> <br> This is the minimum amount of gear that you will keep on you at all times.<br> This gear provides you with a way to handle most common scenarios.<br> With an EDC, you get an easy-to carry, every day survival kit.<br> <br> The Theory Behind an Every Day Carry List is to Think Ahead and Be Prepared<br> <br> First, you have to consider what your basic survival needs are.<br> Then, based on those needs, decide how to meet those needs with something simple and small.<br> Then, based on your options, you have to decide to carry it EVERY DAY or not.<br> <br> To meet your every-day needs, you first have to know what they are.<br> <br> Water<br> Food<br> Shelter<br> Fire/Energy/Heat<br> Security<br> Health and Sanitation<br> <br> Your EDC Should NOT Be the Size of a Buick.<br> <br> It should be compact.<br> It needs to have just the essential items.<br> You need to use your brain when choosing what to put in it.<br> Get or Make a compact carrier for your tin.<br> EDCs are NOT designed for long-term survival.<br> <br> These EDC Container Ideas are Cheap and Effective<br> <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Altoids-Survival-Kit-Supplies_04v2.jpg"></a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OPH6ES/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001OPH6ES&linkCode=as2&tag=prepperpodcast-20&linkId=2UJ3DH63YQKR72CO">Altoids Tin</a>, there is an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZSBEXS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006ZSBEXS&linkCode=as2&tag=prepperpodcast-20&linkId=G3RWIDWEXBRTRSDJ">unmarked version</a>.<br> Stainless Steel “freezer Container” From a Dollar Store (usually Poly Lids)<br> Your Wallet (Already on you, use it)<br> Outdoor Waterproof Survival Boxes<br> A basic Lock and Lock Container<br> Stainless Water Bottles<br> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FBUSEG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B010FBUSEG&linkCode=as2&tag=prepperpodcast-20&linkId=VR23AUEP6PXMMC..."></a>
