Compiled by Max Mogren, OilFreeFun.com
In this Campaign of Occupation, it is crucial to stay
healthy, well-rested, and comfortably peaceful. As camps spring up around the world, we
should strive to make them the safest and most accommodating communities we can
envision: Prototypes for what will come after the Revolution succeeds.
When we come prepared for long term occupation,
our encampments show that we mean business. Also, creating a Welcoming Home is crucial to keeping occupiers warm, hydrated, well fed, and productive.
Inadequate equipment could limit the successes of the 99% Movement.
With adequate equipment, occupying will be easier and more enjoyable than the oppressive lifestyles we’ve dealt with since Infinite Growth Economics died and the corrupt commenced looting the collapsing global economic system.
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Load up a backpack, put your crap in storage, quit paying
rent, and hit the road to the nearest occupation. You’ll make a bunch of new friends, learn a
lot about everything, gather stories to tell your grand-kids, and Save the Friggin’ Planet. You’ll also save a heck
of a lot of money by living rent free and eating communally.
No job? No problem... in fact, being "out of work" now is one step in our Path to Resolution.
Hopefully this list helps you get the right gear
together. Incidentally, all of these
items would also be useful in the event of an ugly revolution or full-tilt civilizational
COLLAPSE. At this stage in the game, if Peaceful Occupation doesn’t force the changes we need, it’ll boil down to
either one or the other. It's just a matter of time, really...
Long Term Occupier Gear Checklist
(general list for all climates… please add suggestions in
the comments.)
BASIC ESSENTIALS
*Sandals or Slippas for hot days and downtime
*Sporty (ideally “Trail Running”) Shoes
*Lots of SOCKS
*Durable, Comfortable, Layerable Clothes
*Wool Sweater… retains warmth when wet
*Rain Gear… a good rain coat or winter parka could come in
really handy
*Down Jacket or Extra Sweater… look bigger while being
warmer
*Sun Hat and Cold Weather Hat... also hides
*Scarf… useful in a variety of situations
*Sun Glasses… the goofier, the
better
*Gas Mask… they’re cheap ($12), fun to play
with, and you never know…
*Towel(s)
*Laundry Bag
*Duct Tape or Gorilla Tape… to
fix holes in anything, hang signs, etc!
*Cordage/Rope… for hanging tarps,
signs, etc.
*Tarps… you can’t possibly bring too many
*Tents… big cheapos are great in a warm climate but you’ll
want a decent tent as winter sets in… you can always throw a tarp on top of a
tent to make it more resilient.
*Sleeping Bag (ideally a Double
Sleeping Bag) … you’re going to make lots of new friends: be ready to
accommodate one.
*Foam Pads… or an even more comfortable experience invest in
some affordable interlocking Anti-Fatigue
Floor Mats which are also great for sleeping on
*Wool Blanket… retains heat, even when wet
*Sanitary,
Durable Water Bottle… stainless steel is best because it doesn’t retain
odors or flavors
*Spork and Bowl… communal cooking and meals is the name of
the game for a low-hassle, long-term occupation
*Toothbrush… and Toothpaste
*Deodorant… (optional)
*BOOKS… in NYC is seems like the Camp Library is one of the
coolest services being offered
*Headlamp…
see in the dark!!!
*Foldable
Solar Panel… you’ll make lots of friends if you can charge people’s gizmos. Odds are businesses near your occupation won’t
take too kindly to loitering Chargers.
*Headphones and/or Ear Plugs… useful while trying to
sleep in a crowd or for a little “alone time” with your music.
*Trash Bags… useful for lots of things
*Large Backpack… a quality backpacking pack in dark/earthy
colors is ideal
*Tote bags… aka reusable shopping bags, which are great for
carrying lots of stuff
*Lots of food… contribute to the camp stockpile by bringing
whatever you can.
*Large Cooler… great for sitting on and storing anything
that needs to be dry and protected (or wet and frosty!)
*DELUXE: Crazy
Creek Power Lounger Chair… sometimes a back rest feels really good, also
doubles as a great sleeping pad
INDIVIDUAL MEDIA KIT
*Sign-making Tools… markers, paints, cardboard, poster board,
posts, tape, etc. "The thing about hand-written signs is that unless you go out of your way, they end up looking like the scrawl of the Unabomber." --Jenna Orkin... MAKE QUALITY SIGNS!
*Laptop/TabletPC/SmartPhone/etc… Social Media is our best
friend. "World War Three will be a
guerilla information war, with no division between military and civilian
participation." -- Marshall McLuhan
*Camera… consider a durable,
weatherproof, wearable, and pole mountable POV Camera. Shoot hands free by wearing it on your head
or mount it on a pole for hard to get shots like a group watching a speech or some confused cops walloping on
your fellow occupiers.
*All the cords and accessories you’ll need to keep your
personal media machine powered up and operating.
ENCAMPMENT ORGANIZERS
*Support and Storage Vehicles… for storing and transporting food,
water, fuel, equipment, etc
*First Aid Kits
*Trash Cans… and trash bags
*Kitchen Equipment and Supplies… stoves, grills,
propane tanks, pots, pans, utensils, buckets, scrubbers, dish soap, water tanks,
coolers, etc.
*Portable Generator... Honda's are reliable, quiet, and buying one supports the struggling Japanese
*Small Solar/Wind Power Setup
*Portable High Speed WiFi System
*Portable toilets… or some sanitation system that works given your location
*Lots of food…
*Even more water… or at least a system to replenish water
supplies to 5 gallon jugs, 55 gallon drums, etc.
*Legal Defense Specialists… look for disgruntled
lawyers! There are plenty out there.
*Social Networking Media Team...
*Medical Personnel...
*Resupply Network...
*And So Forth...
This guide could also prove useful... Stash Yer Cache: Building A Budget Backcountry Retreat
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This guide could also prove useful... Stash Yer Cache: Building A Budget Backcountry Retreat
