5 Free Preps You Can Do Right Now | Episode 486

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Episode 486

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5 Free Preps You Can Do Right Now | Episode 486

Prepping on a Budget

Inflation is crazy, the world’s uncertain, and there’s no shortage of saber-rattling and noise out there. But prepping doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of the best preps you can make won’t cost you a dime. Today, I’m breaking down five free preps you can do right now to tighten up your readiness without spending a penny.

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1. Take Stock of Your Inventory

Most preppers don’t actually know what they’ve got. You might think you’re sitting on six months of food, but until you count it, you don’t know. Grab a notebook or open a spreadsheet. Write down each item, servings, calories per serving, and total calories.

At the end, you’ll have a big-picture view of how many days your food storage really buys you at 2,000 calories per person. Do the same with non-food items like toothpaste and toilet paper. Track usage so you know how long things last. It’s a pain to set up, but once it’s done, it’s one of the most powerful tools in your prepper arsenal.

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2. Write Down Your Plans

Gear is great, but plans keep you alive. Take an afternoon to write out bug-in and bug out plans. Where will your family meet if there’s a fire? What’s the backup route to your bug out location? Do you have a binder with maps, phone numbers, and instructions for backup power?

Don’t just keep it all in your head. Write it down. Add photos where it makes sense—like how to hook up the generator or switch over to a battery backup. If something happens to you, your spouse or kids should be able to follow the instructions without guesswork.

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3. Run a Blackout Drill

Most of us won’t face total collapse tomorrow—but we’ll all deal with power outages. They’re common, and they’re the perfect training ground.

Flip the breaker and live without electricity for a few hours. Grab your blackout kit (flashlights, candles, lanterns, board games) and see what holes show up. Test your backup power sources, and if your spouse or kids don’t know how to run the generator, make them do it. Teaching someone else locks the skill in their memory.

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4. Get Physical

One of the most overlooked preps is physical fitness. Don’t be obese. Don’t let preventable healt

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