Survivalist Forum A forum community dedicated to survivalists and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about collections, gear, DIY projects, hobbies, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Mon, 18 May 2026 05:34:01 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:34:01 +0000 Survivalist Forum https://www.survivalistboards.com/ Engine Oil and lubricant shortage Mon, 18 May 2026 05:13:10 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/engine-oil-and-lubricant-shortage.1016427/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/engine-oil-and-lubricant-shortage.1016427/ invalid@example.com (Eagle Scout Survivor) Eagle Scout Survivor

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Alleged Toyota Service Bulletin Warns of Looming Motor Oil Shortage

The volatile petroleum market is now impacting more than fuel, as your car's lubricants could also be harder to source.
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Motor Oil Could Be the Next Thing Drivers Start Panic-Buying — Toyota and Nissan Are Already Warning Dealers

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, multiple automakers have warned retailers and dealerships that motor oil is running out soon.
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Due to Iran war and damage to manufacturing plants and the blockade some kinds of oil will be in shortage (predicted to be 40% less than normal amounts) Affected oils include 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20. Possibly other oils will also...

Engine Oil and lubricant shortage]]> 32 Cigars Meshtastic Build Mon, 18 May 2026 04:32:14 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/cigars-meshtastic-build.1016447/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/cigars-meshtastic-build.1016447/ invalid@example.com (Cigars) Cigars Okie dokie. Got my unit the other day and put it together. It didn't take long. All you need is a small Phillips screw driver and some patience. It's hard to screw up the assembly. The kit came with extras that aren't needed for the basic build so don't freak out when you see all the extras. Once you get it together you have to flash the firmware. That's not too difficult but it may take a few tries. Once you flash it, you have to make a few menu selections. Then go and load the...

Cigars Meshtastic Build]]> 11 What did you do in the world of reloading today? Mon, 18 May 2026 04:26:57 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-did-you-do-in-the-world-of-reloading-today.966843/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-did-you-do-in-the-world-of-reloading-today.966843/ invalid@example.com (0002S) 0002S Today was a glorious day for round 2 of 6.5 PRC load development w/Tubul 8000.

I was also able to find 200 round of 6.5 143 gr ELD-X, 140 gr SST and 140 gr Game King. 200 Round of .30 220 gr ELD-x and 140 gr Evolution. ALL at normal prices. The good lord wants me to make more bullets.

What did you do?

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]]> 4412 "Critter" pictures Mon, 18 May 2026 04:07:44 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/critter-pictures.1016438/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/critter-pictures.1016438/ invalid@example.com (Lesblank) Lesblank Seems a lot of y'all on the Global Chatter live somewhat off the beaten path as I do. What type of wildlife to you have that visit?

Maybe it's birds, this time of year for me the hummingbirds are numerous.

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The Road Runners are busy chasing lizards and snakes...

"Critter" pictures]]> 12 What does your online presence say about you and how can that info be accessed. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:06:56 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-does-your-online-presence-say-about-you-and-how-can-that-info-be-accessed.1011176/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-does-your-online-presence-say-about-you-and-how-can-that-info-be-accessed.1011176/ invalid@example.com (IC_Rafe) IC_Rafe A few recent threads made something very clear to me, and that's how people have no idea what consequences they can face if they ever get in trouble and get arrested (example: defending yourself and an investigation afterwards). What does your social media (such as this forum) say about you? The internet hasn't been an anonymous place for a long time, especially for any kind of law enforcement, but not for others either.

1/ Can people easily identify you or your area?
2/ Do you post things...

What does your online presence say about you and how can that info be accessed.]]> 111 What was your "Prep" for today? Mon, 18 May 2026 03:57:47 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-was-your-prep-for-today.124308/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-was-your-prep-for-today.124308/ invalid@example.com (survive) survive Today I did some research on heirloom seeds and passed the info on, to some friends. Also will be hitting the pool to get the exercise in. Will be reading my survival manual during my down time tonight.

Prepping can be quite overwhelming to beginners, but doable in bite sized pieces.

It would be neat to hear what all of you are doing.]]> 68400 How Long are you Prepping For? Mon, 18 May 2026 03:50:55 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/how-long-are-you-prepping-for.1016396/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/how-long-are-you-prepping-for.1016396/ invalid@example.com (Hick Industries) Hick Industries Personally my primary Preps are a 10 day get home bag, and a sustainable homestead I am still trying to complete. Just wondering if others are thinking and acting long term, since the world keeps spinning no matter how crappy the future looks sometimes.]]> 37 What did you carry today? Mon, 18 May 2026 03:40:18 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-did-you-carry-today.1015414/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what-did-you-carry-today.1015414/ invalid@example.com (TheBetterMan) TheBetterMan I’ll go first! Hellcat Pro, Benchmade, Olight. Keep it simple.]]> 122 The next pandemie in the making? Mon, 18 May 2026 03:37:04 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/the-next-pandemie-in-the-making.1016448/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/the-next-pandemie-in-the-making.1016448/ invalid@example.com (austroruss) austroruss Or will it stay in Afrika?
Death comes very quick.
And the symptoms are so bad.
It is not just a cough. And one is all over sudden a carrier of a Hanta Virus.
Or one thinks, oh, well, it is Montezuma's revenge. And then it is the Norovirus.
Very early in the news it was - of no concern. No pandemie in the making-.
Now in the 10 am news it is -very much of a concern. And it is a new strain with no vaccine available-.
The WHO declares now an -Emergency Second Grade-.
It is EBOLA. And what it...

The next pandemie in the making?]]> 14 How cold was it this morning where you are at? Mon, 18 May 2026 03:28:07 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/how-cold-was-it-this-morning-where-you-are-at.1007918/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/how-cold-was-it-this-morning-where-you-are-at.1007918/ invalid@example.com (obikenobi) obikenobi It's a balmy 1 degree here in central MA but feels like negative 7. That's the coldest it's been here in a few years with 6 inches of snow on the ground.]]> 4379 How to carry a CPR pocket mask Mon, 18 May 2026 03:24:50 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/how-to-carry-a-cpr-pocket-mask.1016452/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/how-to-carry-a-cpr-pocket-mask.1016452/ invalid@example.com (ScottVM) ScottVM I took the basic first aid course with St John Ambulance and was forced to buy a CPR pocket mask, which we used in the course and now I own. It came in a hard plastic case, which does a great job of protecting the mask, but isn’t very convenient for carrying around. It’s too bulky to fit in any of my existing FAK, so short of buying a larger FAK I’m interested in what others have come up with. In my online research, I’ve seen suggestions for ditching the plastic case and putting the mask in...

How to carry a CPR pocket mask]]> 2 Pocket Pistols? Mon, 18 May 2026 03:22:02 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/pocket-pistols.1016421/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/pocket-pistols.1016421/ invalid@example.com (Adventure Wolf) Adventure Wolf My cousin had to argue about carrying a pocket pistol, that it was a useful weapon. Apparently some people do not like them and think they are useless.

What is your opinion, are pocket pistols useful or are they trash?]]> 119 News Article on Chronic Wasting Disease Mon, 18 May 2026 03:21:16 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/news-article-on-chronic-wasting-disease.1016430/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/news-article-on-chronic-wasting-disease.1016430/ invalid@example.com (Sailorsam) Sailorsam
Also known as CWD, chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological illness spreading through North America’s deer populations, and wildlife agencies and public health researchers are increasingly concerned about what comes next. What’s CWD, and how does it harm deer? Does this disease have the potential to harm humans, especially humans who regularly...

News Article on Chronic Wasting Disease]]> 7 On sale now !!//Deal of the day!! Mon, 18 May 2026 02:29:55 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/on-sale-now-deal-of-the-day.151744/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/on-sale-now-deal-of-the-day.151744/ invalid@example.com (dhawk) dhawk
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MOD EDIT: This thread is for posting links to deals.

Short conversations warning others of a bad deals Permitted but please keep the discussions about how you like or dislike a product out of this thread.

Posting about local deals is discouraged because not everyone is local to your area. You can post local deal info in the states section under the state that the deal is in.

Posting links to third party deal sites is not allowed.
Posting links...

On sale now !!//Deal of the day!!]]> 8139 Basic questions..roof A.C. for my SUV Mon, 18 May 2026 02:05:10 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/basic-questions-roof-a-c-for-my-suv.1016449/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/basic-questions-roof-a-c-for-my-suv.1016449/ invalid@example.com (cook) cook Just thought about it last night,so did some googling.
It may not happen,,but might end up in a camper or van in a few months.
Looking at all the ads..prices and styles are everywhere.I know better than to ask the "best?,just options and real life experience.
First thing I looked at was BTUs..In Fl.,have a 5000 btu window unit in my garage,keeps it cool...ish..but removes humidity,important.The few ads I clicked,all seemed to be in the 8,500-12,000 range.(BTU)
Is that normal?
Prices...

Basic questions..roof A.C. for my SUV]]> 6 Mtn Wilderness Survival Retreat Experiences with 60 + pics Mon, 18 May 2026 01:57:23 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/mtn-wilderness-survival-retreat-experiences-with-60-pics.84562/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/mtn-wilderness-survival-retreat-experiences-with-60-pics.84562/ invalid@example.com (Mtnman Mike) Mtnman Mike This is a thread that could be posted in the Survival & Preparedness General discussion section but it is possibly even more on topic in this wilderness-camping forum.

I was going to make this about all kinds of survival retreats from the most expensive and fanciest to the least expensive which would be a cheap tent and even a homeless person's cardboard box. People can call a survival retreat a BOL and it can be part of a person's farm, ranch or homestead which it would then be a...

Mtn Wilderness Survival Retreat Experiences with 60 + pics]]> 1507 My RAW power blog Mon, 18 May 2026 01:34:19 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/my-raw-power-blog.378176/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/my-raw-power-blog.378176/ invalid@example.com (jojo64155) jojo64155 There are others that have their blogs, or accountability threads and such, I like to talk with them but sometimes I feel that I'm hijacking or diverting the thread.

So I'm going to start my own where I can talk rant etc. about my lifting and hopefully it will make me feel more accountable and keep me going.

I say, in the title, "RAW power" because it's MY BELIEF that if you can't lift it in shorts and a tee shirt then you can't lift it. That's the way I lift, and like I said it's my...

My RAW power blog]]> 2759 Long Term Storage (LTS) Food Deals Mon, 18 May 2026 01:23:36 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/long-term-storage-lts-food-deals.979975/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/long-term-storage-lts-food-deals.979975/ invalid@example.com (2ftgd) 2ftgd
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A place to share any sales or coupons for Long Term Storage Foods, including dehydrated, freeze-dried, MRE's, and other shelf-stable foods. I'd also love to hear what products "friends don't let friends buy" and all comments, food comparisons, and/or reviews are welcome. 🙂]]> 1379 Ammo Shortage Incoming! Possibly the Worst Ever Mon, 18 May 2026 01:18:13 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/ammo-shortage-incoming-possibly-the-worst-ever.1015577/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/ammo-shortage-incoming-possibly-the-worst-ever.1015577/ invalid@example.com (CycloneMan) CycloneMan I am seeing more predictions of ammo shortages in the upcoming year due to a worldwide powder shortage and supply chain constraints. I assume this is due to ongoing wars. The video posted below states that prices will double or triple if you can find ammo over the next year. 22lr and 380 are supposedly already in short supply. I have not checked on availabilty and prices recently. I guess I will check my supplies and areas stores. Are you seeing or hearing the same predictions? Or is...

Ammo Shortage Incoming! Possibly the Worst Ever]]> 130 technology dependency & back ups. Mon, 18 May 2026 01:15:17 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/technology-dependency-back-ups.1016442/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/technology-dependency-back-ups.1016442/ invalid@example.com (Fat_Rat) Fat_Rat first time posting here/
figured i would try it out. see responses'.
simple thing. i just notice about myself.

had old flip phone that still works & a semi smart phone about 10 years old. just broke 6 weeks ago.. power switch went bad & a 10 year old tablet.. still works. all thru Ver*****.
got a warranty replacement for the semi smart phone.. 6 weeks ago.. able to download contacts etc into the phone from old phone.
now the "new" phone died.. battery.. found out thru major run around...

technology dependency & back ups.]]> 10 All things SPAM! - as in SPAM! fried rice and more Mon, 18 May 2026 01:12:38 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/all-things-spam-as-in-spam-fried-rice-and-more.1016450/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/all-things-spam-as-in-spam-fried-rice-and-more.1016450/ invalid@example.com (DKR) DKR Spam Fried Rice | Savory Sweet Spoon it does exist!

Spam Musubi with Egg | Savory Sweet Spoon well known Island dish, but with egg

Lots more here - SPAM® Fried Rice | SPAM® Recipes]]> 10 Just when you tholught life could not get any better.... Limited Edition SPAM Dogs are coming Mon, 18 May 2026 01:11:22 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/just-when-you-tholught-life-could-not-get-any-better-limited-edition-spam-dogs-are-coming.1016443/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/just-when-you-tholught-life-could-not-get-any-better-limited-edition-spam-dogs-are-coming.1016443/ invalid@example.com (jfountain2) jfountain2 Not sure where you can buy them yet but at least there is hope for the future!

www.spam.com

SPAM® DOG | Spam

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]]> 45 Are Single Shot Weapons Good Preps Mon, 18 May 2026 01:11:14 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/are-single-shot-weapons-good-preps.1016440/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/are-single-shot-weapons-good-preps.1016440/ invalid@example.com (Adventure Wolf) Adventure Wolf Are there any use for single shot rifles or shotguns in prepping?

I have a lot of fun with single shot weapons and I own many. From a Little Badger to a Cricket to a single shot 20 gauge.

However are these useful for prepping in anyway?]]> 43 Silver Is Trending Down/Up.... Mon, 18 May 2026 01:08:32 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/silver-is-trending-down-up.233538/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/silver-is-trending-down-up.233538/ invalid@example.com (txflyer) txflyer
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I don't know what else to say other than maybe buy some. :eek:::confused:


!! Be aware that the chart above is self updating and not reflecting when this post was dated. !!

At times the chart may not be visible when the site is down.]]> 29396 What’s For Breakfast? Mon, 18 May 2026 01:07:14 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what%E2%80%99s-for-breakfast.976651/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/what%E2%80%99s-for-breakfast.976651/ invalid@example.com (memtb) memtb Not exactly survival/preparedness related! But, with “Old Man (is that politically correct) Winter” embracing much of the US.....many of us aren’t doing a lot of outside activities!

I generally have a large breakfast, and occasionally overindulge .....this morning, I outdid myself! 3 medium potatoes (lightly browned) with a large slice of ham, diced onion, covered in grated cheese, all cooked in bacon grease. Then 4 large eggs over easy blended in with the other components!

Does...

What’s For Breakfast?]]> 649 Which radio for when cell/internet is down? Mon, 18 May 2026 01:03:28 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/which-radio-for-when-cell-internet-is-down.990628/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/which-radio-for-when-cell-internet-is-down.990628/ invalid@example.com (Snipe10) Snipe10 I have two boys, both in college, about 150 miles away. I need some way that if the cell network is down, to contact them. I thought about the Garmin Mini In Reach where I could send a coded sentence to let them know to come home asap. Problem there is there is about a 1 to 2 hour lag time sometimes for messages to get delivered. I want instant, real time communications. Anyone have any ideas of what to get to stay in touch should the cell network and internet go down? I'm thinking of Sat...

Which radio for when cell/internet is down?]]> 163 3 dead cruise ship hantavirus Mon, 18 May 2026 00:36:38 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/3-dead-cruise-ship-hantavirus.1016273/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/3-dead-cruise-ship-hantavirus.1016273/ invalid@example.com (dmas) dmas Small cruise ship from Argentina to off Africa had 3 dead and more afflicted. Argentina has a rare strain of hantavirus that can spread person to person. Still being investigated.]]> 40 Some Gave All... Sun, 17 May 2026 23:43:52 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/some-gave-all.1016411/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/some-gave-all.1016411/ invalid@example.com (Cricket) Cricket

With Memorial Day approaching, how do you honor those who gave all?]]> 20 Bushmans Garden/Homestead 2010 And Onward Sun, 17 May 2026 23:38:42 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/bushmans-garden-homestead-2010-and-onward.106069/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/bushmans-garden-homestead-2010-and-onward.106069/ invalid@example.com (wilderness bushman) wilderness bushman No thats not a typo its almost 10000 sq feet an im not done tilling. plan on tracking amount of seed an footage as i go along with the lbs of food produced over the course of the summer]]> 1995 10mm bear/defense load? Sun, 17 May 2026 23:25:49 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/10mm-bear-defense-load.1014161/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/10mm-bear-defense-load.1014161/ invalid@example.com (Sloth) Sloth Is there a good 10mm round for bear defense as well as home defense?

i’d like to have a single round that I could for both purposes.]]> 29 I Need a Baked Beans Recipe Using Canned Beans Sun, 17 May 2026 22:57:30 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/i-need-a-baked-beans-recipe-using-canned-beans.1016451/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/i-need-a-baked-beans-recipe-using-canned-beans.1016451/ invalid@example.com (Potawatomi II) Potawatomi II I have a few flats of canned beans that need to be rotated. Mixed varieties to work with. Anyway while we use them for a lot of things we've never actually made baked beans from them so I figured I'd give it a go next weekend.]]> 3 Boat as a Prep Sun, 17 May 2026 21:43:35 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/boat-as-a-prep.1016422/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/boat-as-a-prep.1016422/ invalid@example.com (Adventure Wolf) Adventure Wolf Does anyone have a boat as a prep?

If you don't, do you have any idea when would a boat be useful as a prep?

I have a bass boat, a kayak, a jet ski, two canoes, a row boat and a paddle boat.

I think I could be good for a local flood, but that's about it.]]> 32 SB Bee Keepers! Sun, 17 May 2026 21:43:29 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/sb-bee-keepers.1001104/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/sb-bee-keepers.1001104/ invalid@example.com (Aceoky) Aceoky I'm curious how many bee keepers we have here (I Know there are several).

How long have you been a beekeeper?

How many hives do you usually take care of? How many supers?

Average honey yield?

What would you do differently knowing what you know now?

Any advice you'd give to brand new beekeepers(Me)?]]> 371 Anyone grow perennial vegetables? Sun, 17 May 2026 19:44:41 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/anyone-grow-perennial-vegetables.1015121/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/anyone-grow-perennial-vegetables.1015121/ invalid@example.com (margaritaman) margaritaman I have been researching perennial vegetables that grow in zone 9 where I live. Several perennial vegetables have wide growing zones.

Sunchokes, Helianthus tuberosus, Zone 3-9. Also known as Jerusalem artichokes, Root vegetable.

*Winged Beans, Psophocarpus tetraonolobus, Zone 8-12. Eat young bean pods and leaves, let mature for beans, root can also be eaten.

*Ground Cherries, Physalis pruuinosa, Zone 4-8. Tomato like that reseeds itself.

White Salsify, Tragopogon porrifolius, Zone...

Anyone grow perennial vegetables?]]> 31 10 things you should NEVER do after a self defense shooting Sun, 17 May 2026 19:09:57 +0000 https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/10-things-you-should-never-do-after-a-self-defense-shooting.952506/ https://www.survivalistboards.com/threads/10-things-you-should-never-do-after-a-self-defense-shooting.952506/ invalid@example.com (slackercruster) slackercruster From another forum...



When it comes to armed self defense, it's usually not the shooting itself that trips you up legally. More often than not, it's what you do afterward that gets you in hot water.

Here are 10 things you should avoid after using your gun in self defense. Never ...

Call 911 in a panic. No matter how tough you are, your body and brain will be a mess after you pull the trigger and see a body lying on your living room floor. Take a moment to breath deeply, calm...

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