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Prepping? Get Flexible Shelter with a Pole Barn

Many more people are “prepping.” It’s kind of a hobby for some people. In the olden days, four people had gardens, canned, and preserved the harvest, added pantries, and root cellars. It was the practical thing to do and helped add variety during winter. In addition, in the United States, we had stocked Civil Defense Centers and basement fallout shelters. Today, little goes into maintaining those shelters. They don’t even have water or soda crackers.

2020 Eye Opener

In 2020, how many of you witnessed bare shelves in local grocery stores? It wasn’t a good look. But it did get quite a few people thinking about, “Gee-whiz. How long would it take for the shelves to be totally empty in an emergency?”

More people are trying to gather the equipment, materials, and food sources they could need if they had to survive during a local or national emergency. Have you tried it? One challenge is having the place to put extras. How do you store things that you might need? A century ago, people routinely keep food supplies—in their large pantries and cellars.

Today, most people live in urban metro areas. Where can anyone store extra supplies in a condo? Squeeze them into the garage, attic, or crawlspace. And where would you put your Victory Garden? Plan to be organized and ready for any dramatic changes in plans.

Out in Douglas County, or better yet Elbert County, we do have more open acreage. A new pole barn would easily fit right into the landscape.

Sample Hobby Barn for Prepping

Let’s look at this handy garage/hobby space in Peyton. Don’t you love the Clear span with a Monitor-style roof? It accommodates a loft. And we know a loft means extra storage space. At this building, which measures 36′ x 36′ x 12′ also has a wonderful 10 foot porch. Think protected area for sitting outside, working on a project, or stacking logs.

This type of building may also be perfect for a wooded property near a fishing stream or a hunting lodge. Why not double its value? Of course, you decide how big you want your extra space and what you’d like to put in there. Do you see how a pole barn cabin in the woods serves as a getaway now? And then it’s your flexible space during a natural disaster or emergency.

Necessities for Survival Prep

What kinds of supplies would go into your pole building? It takes only a moment to remember your thoughts when the power goes down for several hours. Trying circumstances happen. Floods, fires, earthquakes, tornado, supply chain issues, gas shortages among them.

How much water do you need for drinking, cooking, washing, flushing? If you had advance notice, what containers could you fill up? Besides the bathtubs, how would you gather water? Some people in rural areas have water tanks, and gas tanks, in case of emergencies.

Now, how will you purify the water? We need water for survival and if we are trying to bring water from a creek or a lake, will need a way to purify it. Bottled water could help for shorter periods of time but it does go fast in bigger families. There are machines. There are tablets and other resources. They all take up space, especially if we want to keep them organized and accessible.

People and pets need food. While one person’s grandparents showed them canning or baking bread from scratch, the next person is clueless. Enter canned goods which do last for a few years, anyway. You need to watch the expiration dates. Several reputable companies sell dried food for long term storage. The best of both worlds could be the simple dehydrator, a vacuum packer, or Food Saver – and shipments of those dry foods for long-term storage. Companies such as Food4Patriots, Costco, and Walmart’s Aubusson brand could get you started. Again, they take storage space.

In Colorado, we would need warm bedding and warm clothing. How about winter boots? You get the idea, right? To prep for your climate and weather, you must think about the most difficult possibility. In Colorado, it is the challenge of cold. But we do also have the other elements to contend with, including hot summers and fire season. Every eventuality takes a little more ingenuity to overcome.

Tools and Equipment and Hobbies

So, talk to some experts. You’ll be looking at generators, flashlights, candles, and other sources of light and power. Ham radio systems, firearms for hunting, firepits, backpacks and military tools may all have a place during local or national emergencies. Carpenter tools, mechanical tools. Then you need shelving and cabinets. And remember your ATV which uses less gasoline than an F-250.

Enlarge your pole building a bit and you’ll have space for creative hobbies. How about woodworking tools? How about a quilting table, or raising some sheep and spinning your own wool? These are engaging activities for older children and teens to learn productive skill sets.

Hobby Barns for Sale – Central Colorado

Find out how to get yourself a pole building or hobby barn. If you’re in Colorado, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213. Our team custom designs each building using high-quality, engineer-tested materials from Lester Buildings.