Having some nodes myself: it is a nice gadget and even works with ATAK.

But without proper purpose, participants and a plan of communications it is still only a gadget.

E.g. if you only sit alone in your apartment and think they’ll come in handy when the power is gone, you’re mistaken. Spread devices among your mutuals, set up channels and speak about how you plan to use them.

Also, even though the messages are encrypted, be aware that each device sends a unique ID and can still be easily tracked down by professionals.

What a monster. Took away all the children…

I suppose this obsession about eggs is American.

Yip, got a stationary (solar) and a mobile node.

T-Beam with increased battery capacity and a T-echo with increased battery in a new casing.

But it is actually more for hobby (paintball/airsoft) than for prepping.

Hey, thanks. The other communities might also fit perfectly in a Where to start-post or even in the sidebar.

We do not have any traffic here and I don’t know if the other mods are still around. Maybe it is just best to cut ties.

Hi,

much appreciated post!

Some thoughts:

• If you really need to formalize and write down every plan in a binder should be open to discussion.
• Threats and threat level differ from land to land and region to region. Prepping in the states is totally different from being prepared in the EU and elsewhere.
• Like you said: not all risks are equally probable. The ideas of risk management (likelihood, harm, cost of avoidance, cost of arrival) could be applied to identify your personal risks.
• A good addendum would be the mode of transportation. Not everyone has a car…

In my opinion preemptively leaving your place when e.g. trains are still going would be preferred over strolling the wild in a big evacuation movement.

Best wishes