Here are some tips on how to prep on a budget: Take an Inventory of your Supplies The first thing I recommend is to take a full inventory your current supplies. Most of us have more gear and equipment than we actually realize. Having a good inventory of your current supplies will prevent you from buying something that you may already have. What items do you own that could be used in a survival situation? Tools, Pots & Pans, Blankets, etc… Establish a Budget The next step on your list should be establishing a realistic prepping budget. How much money can you safely spend on prepping? Are there other areas of your budget that can be cut or eliminated? In my opinion, having a dedicated section in your budget for prepping is no different than buying home insurance or a health insurance policy. Slow and Steady Wins the Race A lot of people think they need to do everything at once. If they can’t have it now, they often become discouraged or give up all together. While most people don’t have the financial means to buy everything at once, that doesn’t mean you should give up on prepping. Build you supplies when you can. If it means buying one extra can of food every time you go to the grocery store, then start with one can. Even buying that one extra can of food a regular basis will add up quickly. You don’t need Commercial Survival foods Some people make the mistake of thinking they need to buy expensive commercial survival food. In my opinion you would be better served by stocking up on the foods that you already eat. Commercial survival food can cost thousands of dollars for a single person. Now add up all the members in your family and most people would be hard pressed to find that kind of money just laying around the house. In my opinion, most commercial survival food is a waste of money and a lot of it is simply inedible. Many first time preppers make the mistake of stockpiling foods that they would never eat in a non-survival situation. In a SHTF Emergency do you really want to start eating foods that may disagree with your body. Buy When it’s on Sale, and Become an Extreme Couponer. Well, you don’t have to spend hours upon hours clipping coupons, but you should take advantage of every chance you can get to save money. Most major food manufacturers offer money saving coupons through their websites, local newspapers, facebook pages or other online resources. A few minutes of work every week can save you thousands of dollars throughout the course of a year. Stock up on Knowledge If you’re short on funds, compensate by stocking up on knowledge. By learning everything you can about the art of survival, you will ensure that you and your family have a better than average chance of surviving if things go bad. Most survival situations can be prevented or survived by learning basic survival skills. Spend Time, Not Money Having a basic understanding of survival and knowing the techniques is not enough. While knowledge is a key aspect of survival, taking the time to practice your skills is a key part of the survival puzzle. Training is what makes the difference between success and failure (life or death). To really be able to count on your knowledge when the SHTF, you need to run through your techniques in a number of scenarios and environments. The more you train in real world situations, the more likely it is that you will be able to perform your skills when it really matters.
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