I have thought about this for some time, and want to pose the question here. Some may think it is a morbid discussion, but just hear me out. How long do you realistically think you are going to live? 20 years? 30 years? 40 years? For arguments sake let's use these numbers as a reference. Life expectancy in the U.S. is 81 for women and 77 for men. We can all do the math. Of course, family history and genetics will be a factor.
If I consider a realistic time frame how long do my preps have to last? I am basing mine on 20 years. If the world shut down tomorrow, there are some things I know I will never have to buy again. I have enough Winter coats to last two lifetimes. I have enough boots and shoes to last for two lifetimes. Clothes would certainly last for twenty years. Good Lord willing, and the Creek don't rise, unless something cataclysmic happens, my house will last far longer than I will.
Neither of my children could give a lick about prepping. I have preached. I have pointed out examples as nauseum. Prepping is (eye roll) Dad's Hobby. My daughter is a thousand miles away. I can't help her with my cache. I do not factor them into my long term plans.
Am I way off base with this logic? Does anybody else consider a time frame when they prep?
If I consider a realistic time frame how long do my preps have to last? I am basing mine on 20 years. If the world shut down tomorrow, there are some things I know I will never have to buy again. I have enough Winter coats to last two lifetimes. I have enough boots and shoes to last for two lifetimes. Clothes would certainly last for twenty years. Good Lord willing, and the Creek don't rise, unless something cataclysmic happens, my house will last far longer than I will.
Neither of my children could give a lick about prepping. I have preached. I have pointed out examples as nauseum. Prepping is (eye roll) Dad's Hobby. My daughter is a thousand miles away. I can't help her with my cache. I do not factor them into my long term plans.
Am I way off base with this logic? Does anybody else consider a time frame when they prep?