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Letter Re: Advice on Purchasing Priorities For a Tight Budget
Mr. Rawles,
Hello again! Hope you and your family are doing well. I have had some questions
on my mind lately, and was curious if you would mind helping me. (I know you
must
be tremendously busy with our "strong" economy!). My wife and I are
both college students in Santa Cruz, California, and we have a very limited amount
of
storage space and limited income. Are there any tricks or pieces of advice you
have
for individuals like ourselves? I recently spent my tax refund on some firearms
(which
were from
a federal firearms dealer :-[ ) and now I was curious about the next step. I
contacted "Wiggy's" from your web site about some sleeping bags, but
feel like a water filter would be a better investment at the moment. Thanks
for your time!
OBTW, I feel like California is turning into a commune, I literally have
less freedoms than I had recently thought. - V. from California
JWR Replies: Given the mild climate on the California coast,
a water filter is much more important than cold weather gear for your next
purchase. I recommend the American-made Aqua Rain brand. These are similar
to the Big Berkey
(imported
from England),
but they only cost half as much. (The US Dollar's recent slip versus the British
Pound
has sadly further widened this price gap.) Please compare prices with our advertisers
such as Safecastle, JRH
Enterprises, and
Ready
Made Resources,
before buying
elsewhere. Next, consider buying from our affiliate advertisers like
Lehman's and
Nitro-Pak.
OBTW, if you contact any of our advertisers, then please mention where you
saw their ad. Thanks!
