10 Important Prepper Tips That Everybody Should Think About

Being a prepper is not for those who are easily discouraged; it requires a significant amount of work, commitment, and careful planning.

Even if this is the case, there is no assurance that the things you have meticulously planned and labored so hard for will be sufficient when the going gets tough.

Nevertheless, there are a few things that you can do to increase your chances of surviving the situation. The following are ten essential survival tips that no one should be without knowledge of.

Purchase a Water Filter System

As a prepper, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to make sure that you always have access to clean water. In the event that the power goes out and the water sources become contaminated, investing in a high-quality water filter will guarantee that you and your family will always have access to clean water for drinking, cooking, and bathing, regardless of the circumstances. You should do some research in order to find a water filter that is suitable for your requirements, as there are many available on the market.

I recently published an article in which I discussed a product known as a PortaWell, and I believe that purchasing one would be beneficial to you. It has a high volume, multiple filtering options, and runs on a battery that has a voltage of 12 volts. As the name suggests, it is portable.

Think about all of the activities that require water from you, in order to properly prepare the majority of meals, water is required, either to clean the ingredients, to incorporate as an ingredient, or to boil.
As will be discussed in more detail below, water is an important component of proper sanitation.
Maintaining good personal hygiene is essential.
And remember to drink enough water throughout the day.

Study Gardening

It is not necessary to have a lot of experience in order to have success in gardening, which is a good way to produce your own food. To get started, try cultivating some herbs or vegetables in planters that you can place on your balcony or in your backyard. You’ll be able to increase the size of your garden and start producing more food once you get the hang of things. This will not only supply you with food that is fresh and good for you, but it will also supply you with a sense of accomplishment due to the fact that you will have grown the food yourself.

It is possible to cultivate plants that are analogous to the components of many of the dishes that are your favorites to cook.
You can design a garden that includes plants that provide high-quality nutrition, such as high-protein foods.
It is important that the garden produce items that are suitable for the long-term food storage goals that you have set. This indicates that it will consist of foods that you enjoy preserving in jars.
The knowledge that you have of what is currently growing in the garden as well as what has been harvested in the past can be useful when it comes to planning meals.
Since you have a greater amount of resources at your disposal, you have a greater degree of self-assurance in your capacity to provide for yourself and your family.

Take Part in the Activities of Your Community

As a prepper, one of the most beneficial things you can do is become actively involved in the community in which you live. In the event of an emergency, knowing your neighbors and having their support can be the difference between life and death. If you are unsure of how to get started, some options to consider are becoming a member of a local preparedness group or searching for opportunities to volunteer in your area. Giving something back to the community you live in will not only help those around you, but it will also fortify relationships and make the community as a whole more robust.

Being self-sufficient is an important part of being a successful prepper. However, in order to be self-sufficient, you need to dedicate some of your time to doing research and acquiring skills that will come in handy in the event of an emergency. We cannot learn all of the skills that may be required, but hopefully, with the combined resources of your community, you will be able to cover the bases.

Be sure to store food and water

In the event that you find yourself in a precarious situation, it is essential to have a sufficient supply of both food and water on hand. Maintain a supply of non-perishable food and water sufficient for a minimum of three days at all times. But you can never have too much, so continue to build up your stores of food and water over time. Additionally, make sure to switch out your supplies on a regular basis to keep everything as fresh as possible. Since nothing is everlasting, it is essential to perform routine inventory checks and rotate or replace items that have passed their expiration date or have become spoiled.

Don’t forget to bring a washing machine and a portable toilet in case of an emergency. A surprising number of individuals fail to adequately plan ahead for the acquisition of essential items related to sanitation. Successful preppers never stop thinking about their own personal hygiene and the sanitation of their surroundings.

Make a Strategy

Having a game plan is absolutely necessary, and we probably should have mentioned that earlier. Knowing what to do in an emergency will help you keep your composure and keep your attention on the task at hand. There is an old proverb that says, “If you fail to plan, you’re really planning to fail.” Create a map of an escape route, and make sure that every member of your family is aware of what to do and where to go in the event of an emergency. Last but not least, you should always have a backup plan and an escape route in mind just in case plan A doesn’t work out.

If you haven’t already done so, you can get a head start on your plan by using this post as a jumping off point. These ideas won’t get you everywhere, but they’ll get you off to a good start and they won’t cover everything that’s necessary for a successful plan. Your plan will not be the same as that of your neighbor’s because every family is different. However, as you implement the various tips as rungs on the success ladder, you will learn so many new things that contribute to the overall goal of being properly prepared.

Take into account any particular needs that your children, your elderly loved ones, and your cherished pets may have. In order for the plan to be effective in its entirety, each one of them needs to be taken into consideration.

Include methods for preparing meals, particularly in the event that the power goes out. My favorite ways to cook include using my SunOven, butane stove, Weber barbecue, and a variety of other options. What elements make up your overall strategy?

Keep in mind that you shouldn’t keep all of your emergency supplies in one place

You never know when or where calamity will strike, so always be prepared. It is possible that you will be many miles away from home when it occurs, in which case your supplies will be of no use to you. Because of this, it is absolutely necessary to have emergency supplies stashed away in a number of different places. Keep some in your home, some at your place of work, and some in your car. That way, regardless of where you are when a crisis occurs, you will always have access to at least some of the supplies you will need to get through it.

In earlier posts, I discussed things like bug-out bags, emergency car kits, and things that you might want to have at your place of employment. When you are trying to be as prepared as you possibly can, you should look through the topics that I have archived to help you understand how, what, and where you should think about storing things.

Give it a shot!

Many people who are interested in being prepared make the mistake of ensuring that they have the necessary supplies on hand when they need them, but they are unprepared to make use of those supplies during or after an emergency. A good guideline to follow is to always put your disaster supplies through their paces in practice before you actually need them. When you really need them, you’ll already be familiar with how to use them and have faith that they’ll come through for you.

This includes the water filtration system that you have assembled, the tools that you have acquired, the garden supplies, the canning equipment, and so much more. Engage the whole family so that they can each understand not only the “how,” but also the “why” of what is available in your prepper stash so that they can use it in the most effective and efficient ways possible. This will allow them to make the most of what is available in your prepper stash.

Give Directions to Your Family

In what ways have you included your family members in your efforts to be prepared for any kind of emergency? I’m going to guess not very much! Because of this, many people who try to prepare for emergencies make the common mistake of going it alone and not involving their families in their preparations. But when it comes to staying alive, your family is the most important thing you have going for you.

During trying times, not only will they be able to lend a hand to you in terms of supplies and manpower, but they will also be there to lend you emotional support. Therefore, make sure that your loved ones are included in your plans for emergency preparedness and that you instruct them on how to use the supplies and how to survive so that everyone can remain safe.

Don’t Skip Out on the Fun

Not only will your family need supplies in case of an emergency, but they will also need some form of entertainment in order to maintain their mental and emotional health. This is especially true for younger members of the family. Therefore, you should make sure that your emergency supplies consist of a few forms of entertainment such as books, games, music, and other types of media. This will help to keep everyone’s morale high and will prevent boredom from setting in.

Maintaining a healthy level of fitness

If you are not in good physical condition, you may find that you are unable to perform the strenuous tasks that are required of you during an emergency, and as a result, all of the emergency supplies that you have will be of no use to you. My advice is that you start doing strength training and cardiovascular exercises as soon as possible so that you can make improvements in those areas. This will not only help improve your mental state and give you the confidence you require to get through challenging circumstances, but it will also provide you with the strength and endurance you need to survive, which are both essential for your survival. It’s not a piece of advice for prepping that everyone wants to hear, but it is the truth! In order to get ready, we have to make sure that we take care of ourselves first.

Additionally, you will need more than one means of communication at your disposal.
In the event of an emergency, it is possible that you will not be able to communicate using either your mobile phone or your landline. Because of this, it’s a smart idea to equip yourself with a number of different channels through which you can communicate with your friends, family, and loved ones. There are a lot of great options available, including two-way radios, satellite phones, and even CB and ham radios. In addition, you can consider yourself a rock star if you have a ham radio license.

The Final Word

The act of getting ready in case of an unexpected event is not one that should be taken lightly. It takes time, effort, and planning, but if it means you and your loved ones have a better chance of surviving the emergency, then the effort is well worth it. These tips for prepping are unquestionably something that anyone and everyone ought to be aware of.

These are just a few suggestions to get you started, but keep in mind that there is no single method of preparation that is appropriate for everyone. It’s possible that what works well for one person won’t have the same effect on another. It is also essential to think about the region in which you reside and the kinds of unexpected events that occur most frequently there.

The composition of your family is another factor to consider. Consequently, you should devote some of your time to educating yourself on all aspects of preparedness and determining what will serve you and your family in the most effective manner. I pray that God will bless the world, Linda.