One of the Most Important Preps is Financial Preparedness Prepping isn't simply about buying supplies for a bug out bag. It's a philosophical way of life. One of the most important components of the prepper philosophy is financial preparedness. Preppers should learn to be frugal, so they can save up for a rainy day. More importantly, preppers should diversify their income streams. No one should ever grow too dependent on a single source of income. Jobs are not guaranteed, so it's important to supplement your primary income with part time side hustles. Below I share the 10 best part time side hustles for preppers. 1. Writing Preppers are knowledgeable and savvy people. We...
How to Prepare for a Food Supply Shortage
When a Necessity Becomes Scarce Many Americans take for granted the ease with which we can feed ourselves today. We can have our food fast, delivered, cooked at home, or microwaved. In fact, it isn't until we pass by a homeless person asking for food or see video of the third world that we're reminded of our good fortune. People weren't always so lucky. The Irish Potato Famine killed between a fourth and a fifth of the population of Ireland. The fungus Phytophthora infestans destroyed half of Ireland's potato crop in 1845 and roughly three quarters of the crop over the next seven years. "The Great Hunger" that swept through Ireland seems like a long time ago. However, there was a m...
How to Survive in the Barter Economy
Trading After SHTF If SHTF, the banknotes we use as a medium of exchange today would effectively be worthless. United States dollars only have value because they're backed by the strength of the US government. If the US government loses its power following a SHTF event, what would we use to trade? How can we prepare for a potential return to a barter economy? And if we are to one day return to a barter economy, what tangible or intangible media of exchange would be the most valuable? Below I detail how we can survive in a barter economy. Humans Have Vices Whether or Not SHTF Alcohol We can trace vices back to human civilization's earliest days. The Wari Empire ...
How to be a Frugal Prepper
Don't Break the Bank There is no shortage of prepper gear we can buy these days. Some items are more practical than others, but "experts" will nevertheless try to sell us their latest product offerings. It's important that we're able to distinguish between something we need and something someone else wants us to buy. It's even more important that we're able to distinguish between those who are trustworthy and those who are not. I know that I need to earn your trust, so I'm not suggesting you buy anything. Instead, I will lay out a single fundamental principle you should take to heart: frugality. Below I detail how you can become a frugal prepper. Exercise Common Sense As...
How to Introduce Emergency Preparedness to Your Family
Emergency Preparedness: The Most Important Family Conversation One of the most important conversations that your family should have is about emergency preparedness. It is necessary to arm the entire family with knowledge of what they can do in the event of a disaster or situation that requires them to defend themselves. By sitting down at a table and talking about preparedness and self-defense, your entire family can develop the most essential survival skills. You can never predict when emergencies and disasters strike, so it helps to share the following self-defense and prepping tips with them: Start slow This means that you should avoid frightening them with worse-c...