PREPARE

“The one thing all fools have in common, is that they are always getting ready to begin. They are always putting things off, always saying, I will do it later.”

– Seneca

Emergency Preparedness Guides and Reviews

We all know in the back of our mind that we should prepare for life’s emergencies. Things like power outages, our car breaking down in the middle of nowhere, and natural disasters all come to mind.

But we tend to procrastinate and think things probably won’t happen to us.

The fact is these minor events happen all the time. We get spoiled by modern conveniences, and we can simply use our phone to get help. But what happens when help is not available or overwhelmed? What happens when it is a major event, and everyone is panicked at the same time?

Each week we give you practical tips to help you mentally prepare for difficulties, from small setbacks to full blown emergencies. These are unique each week and best of all, it is totally free!

We also include links to any new guides or content and also keep you abreast of what we are up to.

Start Here to Learn How to Prepare

Knowing where to start when preparing for emergencies is overwhelming. There are often outrageous claims and many products aimed at people who fear the worst.

Our goal is to give you practical guides with no wild claims, fear mongering, or poor recommendations. We detail what your priorities should be, from an overall perspective. Instead of focusing on just food and water for example, we give you the entire picture. We believe mindset is a huge part of preparedness also, and include it as a key component.

The best time to start preparing for emergencies was weeks ago. The second-best time is now.

Use our guides to help you protect your family.

Start Here: How to Start Prepping – A Practical Prepper Guide

Bug Out Bag – Find a list of everything to pack and what not to
Bug Out Bag Weight Calculator – Includes our recommended items in an easy drag and drop list
Best Bug Out Bag Backpacks – These are our favorite bags to use – waterproof ones included
Get Home Bag – Have everything you need to get home to your family
Prepping Checklist – Cover the basics first and start to learn about mental preparedness
Prepping on a Budget – On a budget? Keep your focus and save money with this guide
Power Outage Preparedness List – 5 Expert Level Steps
What size Generator Do I Need – Full Guide and Sizing Calculator
Survival Stoic Toolkit – Learn how to train a prepping mindset
What is a Prepper? – Is it something extreme or something more common?
Prepping Tips – Quick summary of things people miss as they prepare
Budget Car Emergency Kit – Be prepared when traveling without spending a lot
Bugging Out vs Bugging In – How to make the best decision for your family

Also be sure to check out our list of Prepping Deals for sales and discount codes to save on everything from Emergency Food Kits to Ammunition.

Survival and Emergency Food Guides

These guides will show you what food you can store for emergencies, how to store it, and how to cook it. We also have full reviews of freeze dried emergency meals if you just want to hit the easy button and cooking is not your thing.

DIY Emergency Food Guides:

Pre-Made Emergency Food Reviews:

First, see Our Emergency Food Review Methodology for how we test emergency food.

Emergency Water Supply Guides

These guides will help you store and purify water during an emergency:

The Emergency Water Guide – Simple Steps for Preparedness
How to Boil Water without Power
Best Emergency Water Storage Containers
Best Emergency Water Filters – Use these at home
Best Survival Water Filters – Use these away from home
Best Water Purification Tablets – Our tests and favorites
Berkey Water Filter Review – A great option for families that doesn’t require power

First Aid Kit Guides

A proper first-aid kit is a critical part of preparedness. Learn what type of kit is right for you – it is much more than just Band-Aids and some ointment.

Portable Power Station Reviews

Portable power stations are great to have on hand for power outages and emergencies and are also very convenient away from power sources. Learn which ones are our favorites.