Budget prepping

Building a 72-hour emergency kit on $65

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When hurricanes spin up off the coast or wildfires march over the ridgeline, relief crews do their best–but the math is brutal. FEMA’s own after-action reports show it can take 48 – 72 hours for sustained aid to reach a hard-hit neighborhood, even in the United States. That means we need enough calories, water, and … Read more

Mindset over money: psychological readiness for uncertain times

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When most people think “prepper,” they picture stacked ammo cans or a bunker full of freeze-dried lasagna. Yet after two decades of storms, blackouts, and a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, I’ve learned that the strongest piece of gear lives between our ears. Skill and steady nerves stretch a shoestring budget further than any titanium gadget ever will. … Read more