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Cold Snap Prep: Barter Smarts And Basics
Manage episode 524056463 series 3375703
A deep freeze is rolling across the East Coast and we’re using the cold snap as a stress test for practical preparedness. From closing foundation vents and trickling faucets to moving the flock into the garage, we break down the simple moves that keep a small problem from becoming a costly mess. That real-world lens leads straight into value: when silver rockets past your budget, what actually trades when the grid is down and nerves are up?
We walk through a no-nonsense barter list built on human needs and speed: coffee for comfort and caffeine, lighters and waterproof matches for instant fire, batteries for light and comms, and mini liquor bottles that double as morale and basic antiseptic. We add feminine hygiene, heirloom seeds that compound into future harvests, contractor bags and paracord for shelter and sanitation, honey packets for wound care and calories, glow sticks for signaling and kid management, journals and pens for records and calm, condoms for prevention and waterproofing, and compact multi-tools that keep small failures from becoming big ones. Along the way, we address the legal risk landscape around prescription medications, why over-the-counter meds belong in every kit, and how to package and store items so they are trade-ready and durable.
Then we get to the heart of it: skills beat stuff. If you can revive a generator, patch a roof, tune a small engine, or mend clothing, you don’t just barter—you set terms. But leverage without ethics backfires. Fair dealing builds community memory in your favor; gouging gets you iced out when you need help most. If you’re staring at a weather map and a rising silver price, consider this your cue to stock small, useful items, sharpen a practical skill, and invest in a reputation that pays dividends when it matters. If this helped your plan, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a quick review—what’s your number one barter pick right now?
https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNu
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Weather Warning (00:00:00)
2. Protecting Home And Chickens (00:00:49)
3. Silver Spikes And Barter Reality (00:01:57)
4. Fifteen Practical Barter Items (00:03:03)
5. Legal Risks Of Prescription Meds (00:08:44)
6. Fair Dealing And Community Ethics (00:09:57)
7. Closing And Cold-Weather Reminders (00:09:58)
173 episodes
Manage episode 524056463 series 3375703
A deep freeze is rolling across the East Coast and we’re using the cold snap as a stress test for practical preparedness. From closing foundation vents and trickling faucets to moving the flock into the garage, we break down the simple moves that keep a small problem from becoming a costly mess. That real-world lens leads straight into value: when silver rockets past your budget, what actually trades when the grid is down and nerves are up?
We walk through a no-nonsense barter list built on human needs and speed: coffee for comfort and caffeine, lighters and waterproof matches for instant fire, batteries for light and comms, and mini liquor bottles that double as morale and basic antiseptic. We add feminine hygiene, heirloom seeds that compound into future harvests, contractor bags and paracord for shelter and sanitation, honey packets for wound care and calories, glow sticks for signaling and kid management, journals and pens for records and calm, condoms for prevention and waterproofing, and compact multi-tools that keep small failures from becoming big ones. Along the way, we address the legal risk landscape around prescription medications, why over-the-counter meds belong in every kit, and how to package and store items so they are trade-ready and durable.
Then we get to the heart of it: skills beat stuff. If you can revive a generator, patch a roof, tune a small engine, or mend clothing, you don’t just barter—you set terms. But leverage without ethics backfires. Fair dealing builds community memory in your favor; gouging gets you iced out when you need help most. If you’re staring at a weather map and a rising silver price, consider this your cue to stock small, useful items, sharpen a practical skill, and invest in a reputation that pays dividends when it matters. If this helped your plan, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a quick review—what’s your number one barter pick right now?
https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNu
Augason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at [email protected]. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.
Chapters
1. Welcome And Weather Warning (00:00:00)
2. Protecting Home And Chickens (00:00:49)
3. Silver Spikes And Barter Reality (00:01:57)
4. Fifteen Practical Barter Items (00:03:03)
5. Legal Risks Of Prescription Meds (00:08:44)
6. Fair Dealing And Community Ethics (00:09:57)
7. Closing And Cold-Weather Reminders (00:09:58)
173 episodes
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