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Why a Storage Unit Makes a Good Storage Cache
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In the 1950s, the CIA organized a secret army
in case of a Soviet invasion of Western Europe.
The
clandestine paramilitary network code-named “Operation Gladio,” included units
in many NATO countries such as France, Belgium, Greece, and West Germany.
One of
the main aspects of the secret network was the hidden stockpiles of weapons and
explosives around Western Europe.
The goal
of the weapons caches was to supply “stay-behind” forces with explosives and
firearms to sabotage and fight the invading Soviet forces.
In
Belgium, there were six weapon caches spread around the country. Austria had
over 80 weapons caches set up by the CIA.
These
caches included mortars, submachine guns, explosives, and radio equipment.
Some of
the weapons sat undisturbed for over fifty years. Many were dismantled in the
late 1980s. But some European weapon caches were left intact until the 1990s.
When the
CIA set up these stashes, they often used the military to disguise the
activity.
For
example, the U.S. military would conduct exercises, and the CIA used that as a distraction
to hide the weapons and explosives.
In 1959,
Operation Gladio came under the direction and control of NATO.
Along
with paramilitary fighters, civilians also played a large role in the
operation. Civilians were recruited to cause as much civil unrest as possible
if the Soviets invaded.
Now,
weapons and supply caches are nothing new.
When it
comes to being prepared, having a supply cache is a smart thing to do.
This way
if you are forced to leave your home, you have somewhere to go and get more
supplies.
One quick
way to create a supply cache is to rent a storage unit.
Why a
storage unit makes sense:
Before
the pandemic, the average adult spent less than 10 hours per day at home.
While
this has changed somewhat, the fact is you can’t guarantee that you will be at
home when a disaster strikes, and you might not be able to get your house.
You could
be at work, shopping, or school when disaster hits.
Having
survival supplies at another location will give you options if your house is
gone or inaccessible.
Lastly, a
storage unit can be just that for your survival gear.
Many
folks might not have the space at their house for all their gear. So, you could
use a storage unit to keep extra gear.
Or you
can even rotate your winter and summer gear from your house and keep the rest
in the storage unit.
What kind
of storage unit?:
One of
the most important factors when choosing a storage unit is getting one that is
climate controlled.
If you
are storing ammo or food, you want to keep it at safe temperatures and
humidity.
When
picking a storage unit, choose one that has an entrance from inside the
building.
Stay away
from ones with the big garage door-type opening.
The units
that are accessible from the outside are easier to break into and less likely
to have adequate climate control.
Can you
stay in a storage unit?:
Most
storage unit companies have you sign a contract. In that contract, it will say
something like you can’t sleep in the unit.
Of
course, you want to follow the rules…
But if
disaster strikes and your house is gone you might not have any other choice.
Pick a
slightly bigger storage unit, with room for your entire family to be inside
comfortably, and an air mattress if possible.
What
location is the best?:
There are
a few different ideas when it comes to picking a location.
First,
you could pick a storage unit that is within walking distance of your home.
This would make it easy to get to.
But, if
your home is destroyed by a disaster, chances are the storage unit would be as
well.
Another
idea is to choose a storage unit that is halfway to your bug-out location.
So, if
you plan to bug out to a relative's house or a remote cabin, your storage unit
could be a halfway point where you could restock on supplies and continue your
trip.
The
decision on which is best is up to you and your situation.
Another
thing to keep in mind is that your storage unit should be stocked in case you
have to stay there for a few weeks.
For
instance, I would keep three weeks' worth of food and water in the unit.
This
would give you enough time to let things settle down and decide your next move.
Obviously,
a storage unit is not ideal for living in… but when you have no other options
it's better than nothing.
I have
personally used storage units for stockpiling my survival gear and I think it's
something everyone should consider.
But what
if you can’t get to your survival cache for a day or two?
You need
to have all the weapons and ammo you need while bugging out, so you can make
your way in safety.
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of their business in their own nocturnal way.
Most of these animals constitute edible game and can be a source
of food in the worst case scenario. If an economic collapse or cataclysmic
disaster leaves the supermarkets and farmer’s markets all closed up and you
have no food to eat, edible game in the city could be the solution...
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5 comments:
Good suggestion & one we use [along w/ out buildings on our land]...
We rent a large unit also; got the idea after watching Storage Wars :)
Great idea-another facility opened near us-will check it out.
We use our unit to hide all gifts away from our kids!
Please don't live in a storage unit Unless SHTF! At least not at my job! And don't use my rain barrel for a shower in the port a potty!
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