We think the answer to the question posed on the first page is to say undoubtedly YES. If we had the money to upgrade our survivalist lifestyle we all would pretty much do it; even if it’s as simple as turning our basement into a bunker. Take a look at what this Utah man did!
Gary Tuchman, the CNN reporter, sounds slightly cynical. As preppers and survivalists, we are used to hearing skepticisms from those who think bunkers and prepping are big worry over nothing. Yet, behind his demeanor, even the reporter sounds a bit in awe of this Utah gentleman’s preparation.
In the end, we all know what we are prepared to do when the SHTF. It is those who never had that commitment we feel sorry for and hope, in the future, we can help them as well as ourselves.
The short answer, no. I would love to have one on secured property as a place to camp, stay while hunting, etc, but I don’t plan to be around in the “end times” where survival like this is required. I may be wrong (don’t think so, however), but as a Christian my faith takes me in a different direction. I’m prepared for tough times, but don’t see the need for an underground bunker.
Absolutely I would and spend more if I had it. I already prepare for the worst but hope for the best. Nothing wrong with being ready if the shtf.
If I actually had the money to spend without taking on loans I would build a bunker. The realities of long term survival with the nuclear fallout afterwards is questionable.
Very tempting, but I would get completely out of debt first.
too far from his house perhaps?
Yes!
If I did I would not be on national TV
Totally agreed… Like you, I’m preparing for rough times ahead. And also like you, my Christian faith has taken me out into the country and am working on being more self reliant in utilizing renewable energy. The main difference is that I am able to utilize my preps now and not have to drive hours to get to my solitude. I live here. I feel that survival is going to be community based and to survive will require numbers and talent. I’ve surrounded myself with some amazing people. If it comes down to a nuclear blast, I’ll be sitting on the deck with my loved ones and my dogs, sipping on a cool drink, watching the show…
some are blessed…
I would spend that much but he’s storing his drinking water above ground and he’s expecting nuclear fallout? And what are you going to do with one dollar bills? Barter? They are worthless, unless you sanitized them and used them for toilet paper. I’d do things differently, but bunkers are cool 🙂
I’d build that sucker under my house!
Amen
Possibly
Yes
Poor food supply.
And why did the interview guy have to toutch everything?!? The guns the cash the food…look, don’t touch!! lol
Yes but water and food I would do different would set the whole thing up different would have generator and have a TV game system for entertainment if I was spending that much it would be much more homely cause in that situation a few comforts would go a long way for the psyche.But thats just me water above ground a defendant No No but I can survive on less with a made shelter and like someone said I wouldn’t be on TV and would have other like minded people with me
I would start living there like at week at a time so I could see how my preps worked and see what changes I would need to make
I agree with the some of the comments about living after a nuke. As example – look at the area around Chernobyl – still can not be utilized and would you wouldn’t want to cross through it t replenish supplies. If we are nuked, I just want to cross over FAST.
me too like someone said my family friends and critters sitting out watching the show with a drink become a shadow on a wall lol
this is just saying. HEY LOOK AT ME AND ROB ME!!!!
Yes
Nice…especially in a sparse area like utah…less zombies to deal with plus a large segment of population there are preppers….
Great start….water issue needs addressing….I see long term occupation psychological issues that need addressing . (closterphobia) etc. And wasn’t any talk of waste removal or storage.
I would need more than 65k to fix a bunker to my likings.
Oh yes having a tv would really help the sanity.
Hell, if it gets that bad that I have to hide undergound and fight or kill for a can of beans then what’s the sense in living?
Well, it wouldn’t cost that much to make your own, and I sure wouldn’t show or post any info including pictures so that everyone knows about it
Yes, no brainier!
Yes
If I had the $….. yes
If I had the funds dang right I would have one.
The problems I see are:
1. His water is outside and subject to theft, vandalism, radiation or a sign that someone is nearby with provisions.
2. The bunker is not defensible. It would be very difficult if not impossible to keep from being invaded. Gunshots inside the bunker would be very very loud!