Prepper stores

[KevDen2005]

Any good stores on preparation supplies? There used to be what I thought to be a good one in Littleton called the "Ready Room" I think, a few years ago. When I went to the spot where it was (very close to ACC) it was a completely different place, an insurance company now I think.

Anyone know what happened to it and where other similar stores are?

[jerrymrc]

Any good stores on preparation supplies? There used to be what I thought to be a good one in Littleton called the "Ready Room" I think, a few years ago. When I went to the spot where it was (very close to ACC) it was a completely different place, an insurance company now I think.

Anyone know what happened to it and where other similar stores are?

Ready room closed down and sold all his items here (on this site) over the last year. I bought a bunch of shelving from him.

[Wulf202]

yeah, got a few things from him before and after the close. The only place left is on S broadway just north of hampden and it gets mixed reviews. Haven't been by there in years.

[KevDen2005]

yeah, got a few things from him before and after the close. The only place left is on S broadway just north of hampden and it gets mixed reviews. Haven't been by there in years.


Why did the Ready Room close? I have been to the place on Broadway...I was certainly not impressed

[Wulf202]

not trying to put words in his mouth since he's a member here but just not enough business to pay the bills I believe.

[KevDen2005]

Well that sucks, I thought he had a cool store. I thought the location kind of sucked but otherwise would think that a store like that would attract business. But then again, I am no business man.

[StagLefty]

Some good sources for food prep are the LDS sites. I think there's one in Aurora.
You can get #10 cans with stuff like rice,wheat,beans etc. They are really affordable since basically they're just trying to cover costs. [Beer]

[Rust_shackleford]

Link to LDS prices look up where they are, nice people and great prices. Our local Store house lends out canning machine.
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,8133-1-4352-1,00.html

Also: Dollar store 1st aid canned goods ect. Walmart has good prices on Mountain house pouches(7 year shelve life). Cabelas has #10 cans of MH.

[DFBrews]

Would think that an actual store front would be horrible for OPSEC?

[Rust_shackleford]

Would think that an actual store front would be horrible for OPSEC?
Could be, but credit/debit leave a trail. Just hide your stores and break them up into different places.

[Mtn.man]

Go Here:

http://www.survival-homestead.com/

[ShooterJM]

Link to LDS prices look up where they are, nice people and great prices. Our local Store house lends out canning machine.
http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,8133-1-4352-1,00.html


I thought you had to be a member to buy. Do you not?

[jerrymrc]

Go Here:

http://www.survival-homestead.com/

I added it to the links page. [Coffee] Now I do have to say after looking around there site one needs to take some of there stuff with a grain of salt. :)

[StagLefty]

I thought you had to be a member to buy. Do you not?

Nope-open to anybody [Beer]

[Mtn.man]

I added it to the links page. [Coffee] Now I do have to say after looking around there site one needs to take some of there stuff with a grain of salt. :)


They got some good ideas but I think either some of em are hard core survivalists, or old hippies.[Tooth]

[ChunkyMonkey]

I added it to the links page. [Coffee] Now I do have to say after looking around there site one needs to take some of there stuff with a grain of salt. :)

Which part caught your eyes?

The Darwin: survival of the fittest, the end is coming, buy our ultimate pack for $4999!!!

or

The blog on "My husband and I were stuck for 10 months in the wilderness, so you better buy 55 gallon drum today!!!" :D

No disrespect to survival homestade of course.. and I am over exaggerating.
Nevertheless, I have been looking for a good source of reading on preparedness and self reliance- not survival or the end of the world as we know it. I.E. always have bic lighter in your pocket just in case vs. You must buy the top of the line magnesium fire starter proven by the Ski Troopers of Norway/Swiss/Finns and the Sherpa of Mount Everest.

Any direction is well appreciated!

[Mtn.man]

There is alot of neat stuff on there about making solar stuff, camping gear etc. It ain't all apocalyptic.

[ChunkyMonkey]

There is alot of neat stuff on there about making solar stuff, camping gear etc. It ain't all apocolyptic.

Actually... i am still on the site reading. I might have spoken too fast.

[jerrymrc]

I kind of looked at the site and thought that there were some good things but also they are there to sell you something as well.
The Darwin: survival of the fittest, the end is coming, buy our ultimate pack for $4999!!!

Money will help but it will not buy one a clue. One could spend 2 million and have it all put away waiting for the end and if it comes could ya just see Muffy and Buffy open up the shed and say "Were Saved!" while looking down the barrel of a 50 going "which end does the bullet go in?" Better to be long on knowledge and short on gear than the other way around.

Everyone and there situation is unique so the "one size fits all" makes me uncomfortable. I always try to look at what the poster or person is trying to achieve. Where do they want to be and where do they want to go?

When I started this forum I said that one of the points to be made here was that this is for the Colorado area. We have needs that are much different than Texas or Florida. The threats and possible disasters we face are unique to a couple state area. We really do not give a crap about AC but heat is another matter for us.

Just some thoughts.

[Rust_shackleford]

I thought you had to be a member to buy. Do you not?
Not here. Just ask, I've only heard of one not open to nonmembers.

[chunga]

That place mentioned on s Broadway in Englewood is called Farris Survival LLC at 3366 s Broadway--about 2-3 blocks N of Hampden.
I was in there a few years ago and most of what he had was food and water storage supplies. It was ok --But not great.
I stopped by about 6 months ago and it was stocked pretty good and his supply inventory was a lot better.
Berkey water filters--lots of books--medical supplies (even kwik clot)--food supplies were pretty good.
He has 50 and 25 lb bags of a variety of organic grains and a good supply of mylar bags and oxy absorbers.
A lot of water storage containers in various sizes and food grade buckets.
The food grade buckets are pricey ($15) but they are the good ones with screw on lids. I get mine free from King Soopers bakery dept.

If you live in the area --it's worth checking out.
He also has a wesite at
www.FSURV.com (http://www.FSURV.com)

He has a lot more at the store than there is posted on his site

[butnewa]

Speaking or Prepper Stores...
Did anyone see the article in The Independent?
They mentioned a store in Canyon City - www.samandy.com (http://www.samandy.com)

Sorry if this is old news, I am rather new here.

[HBARleatherneck]

has anyone actually been to the LDS place in Aurora?

i have questions about going there, packaging while there or borrow/renting equipment.

[KevDen2005]

has anyone actually been to the LDS place in Aurora?

i have questions about going there, packaging while there or borrow/renting equipment.


No, and I didn't know there was one. I live in Aurora, you can send me and I can give you feed back since you are pretty far to the North.

[Sled_Dog]

has anyone actually been to the LDS place in Aurora?

i have questions about going there, packaging while there or borrow/renting equipment.

I have been there. Very helpful and kind, even though I made it clear i was a "gentile" in LDS speak. They didn't appear to have equipment to loan, but they had an extensive, clean dry pack canning facility. You could pack whatever bulk goods they have available in #10 cans or mylar pouches. They offer a price sheet with available items (http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,8133-1-4352-1,00.html).

I would call them first, as they operate on limited hours and there has been some scuttlebutt on arfcom that they were now restricting access to church members because of the rush of preppers. If you are allowed to visit and use the facility, do what I did and help with packing extra cans for others, so the walk in members of the church will have what they need. And clean up after yourself. Our ability to access the facility is helped and encouraged by mindful people like us who put their best foot forward. Good luck with your storage plan!

[HBARleatherneck]

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[frozenmud]

Does Farris or any other local stores carry emergency water pouches? Or does anyone know of a good source online that you don't get killed on shipping? Thanks.

[KevDen2005]

Does Farris or any other local stores carry emergency water pouches? Or does anyone know of a good source online that you don't get killed on shipping? Thanks.


They definitely do have the emergency water pouches, couldn't quote a price for you but I definitely saw them there last week. I picked up 02 absorbers.

[DFBrews]

They definitely do have the emergency water pouches, couldn't quote a price for you but I definitely saw them there last week. I picked up 02 absorbers.

The 60 pouch boxes are 28 dollars

[Jumpstart]

So there is no prep store in Colorado SPrings?

[jerrymrc]

So there is no prep store in Colorado SPrings?

Not that I know of. I am planning a Mylar party soon. I do wish we would get a WinCo here.