Practical Prepping Podcast

Israel and Hamas are in war. People are afraid. Two things we keep reading in social media groups are, "Is this the beginning of World War Three?" and "Is this the END?" We need to be vigilant as we are out and about. Let's address that. What do we need to know, and what do we need to do. How To Be Alert And Ready In Today's World Climate If you would like to have the...

IFAK, UFAK, We all need an IFAK. Today we are talking about individual first aid kits, the various types of first aid kits, their purposes, and building those kits. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/423 Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  htt...

This is the Second of two episodes titled: Five Firearms For SHTF Scenarios” Last episode we covered the modern sporting rifle, today, we will cover the other four Firearms For SHTF Scenerios If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/422 Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts....

This is the first of two episodes titled: Five Firearms For SHTF Scenarios. Today, we’ll cover the modern sporting rifle...the AR-15 And AK-47" On the next episode we will cover the other four. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/421 Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media ac...

Taking care of yourself physically and emotionally helps maintain a positive mindset. Living positively in a negative world is a challenge, but is possible with intentional effort. It is a conscious choice and an ongoing practice. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/420 Please share this podcast with your friends...

This is a continuation of episodes # 411 & #414 where we continue compiling items for the list of things we may have forgotten for our bags. Here are twenty two more items for your bug out bag that you may have forgotten If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/419 Please share this podcast with your friends, fami...

We hear a lot about prepping items for bartering in the event of a SHTF situation.  Here are twelve categories of items that can be used for bartering, not only during a prolonged emergency or supply disruption, but also for ordinary, everyday life. "Twelve categories for potential barter items that could be valuable during SHTF." If you would like to have the full episode notes of today...

This is the second episode of "Inflation and recession busting ideas, as we discuss ways to stretch our money. The cost of everything we buy is going up. Our money doesn't go as far as it used to. People are hurting, concerned about putting groceries on the table, keeping the lights on and their family comfortable. Some are deciding if they will buy medications or groceries this week. An...

We've been watching the cost of everything we have to buy going up Our money doesn't go as far as it did. Some folks are really hurting, concerned how they will put groceries on the table or keep the lights on and the house warm,  or having to choose between food and medication. We're going to talk about 12 Inflation and recession busting ideas on today's episode. If you would...

Have you spent money on prepping and later found that what you bought was a waste? Have you needed your preps and found holes in your plan? Do you know things now that you wish you had known when you started?  We're going to talk about that on today's episode If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/415 Plea...

Twenty Four MORE items for your get home bag that you may have forgotten. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/414 Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalprepping.info/podcast If you find value in the podcast , would you be wil...

We all would like to think that we are good at prepping, but are we EFFECTIVE when it comes to our prepping? Today, we are going to discuss eleven habits of highly effective preppers that will help us be effective in our prepping. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/413 Please share this podcast with your friends...

On today's episode we share seven interviews from the August HAMfest in Huntsville, Al.  There's pretty good information in these for ham radio enthusiasts, and some are just fun. You can see some of them listed below. There is a list of all the websites mentioned with links or contact info here and on the website at  practicalprepping.info/412 ARRL.ORG Bob Inderbitzen, Director of Marke...

Have you thought of everything you might need in your get home bag? Today, we'll talk about twenty four things you may have forgotten. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/411 Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalpreppin...

Today, we are making an "official" announcement, and then we're taking the day off. We'll be back on Monday. Hoping you have a great Labor Day Weekend, Mark and Krista

A hurricane has formed, and now it has turned and is taking aim at YOU. Are you ready? Do you know what to do? Do you have the resources you'll need to survive this monster and its catastrophic aftermath? That's what we are talking about today - preparing for hurricanes If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.in...

Where is it? Where did I put them? Do you have my flashlight? Do we have batteries? Is there any food in your backpack? Without organization, our preps are just stuff lost in our house somewhere. We discuss how and where to organize our items on this episode. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/408 Please share t...

Earthquakes are natural disasters that can strike with little to no warning, causing significant damage and posing a serious threat to life and property. Understanding how to respond when an earthquake occurs is crucial for ensuring your safety and that of your loved ones. Let's talk about that today. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find t...

 A Moody's Analytics study  reports that the average household spent $709 more in July 2023 than in July 2021. That's inflation. These inflation busting strategies will help you navigate these hard times. We can't affect the inflation rate, but we will help you save money and make your money go farther. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you&ap...

A get-home-bag is designed to help you safely return home or reach a safe location during an emergency, but it can have many more uses. We’ll discuss that on today’s episode. If you would like to have the full episode notes of today's episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/405 Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the...

In the midst of all that you're doing as a prepper, did you know there are some things you shouldn't do?  The "shouldn't-do" list is extensive, but for today's episode, we will be talking about ten things a prepper should not do. We've put the list in the expanded notes. If you would like the expanded notes for this episode, go to practicalprepping.info/404 Pleas...

Have you started prepping and gotten bogged down, found it overwhelming, didn't know what to do next, and just quit?  Do you have other things in life that you really want to accomplish but can't seem to make it work? Today we are talking about goal setting and discipline in preparedness and in life. If you would like the expanded notes for this episode, go to practicalprepping.info/403...

You have your get-home-bag, or your bug out bag, but have you considered how you would acquire food during an extended time getting home or getting to a bug-out location? Have you considered making an emergency fishing kit? On today's episode, we'll talk about that. If you would like the expanded notes for this episode, go to practicalprepping.info/402 Please share this podcast with your...

Are you new to prepping? You may have heard some call it “hoarding”, but is prepping really hoarding? You may have prepped a little bit in the past and now you see a need to kick it up a notch. You might even be trying to get ready for when the “Stuff hits the fan”; will that happen next week, or next month, or next year?  Prepping or Hoarding? We talk about that on today's episode, as well a...

What is the single most versatile tool of a prepper. Some think it is a knife.  We think it just may be paracord. Yes, paracord. We’re going to talk about twenty-four ways preppers can use it today. Some may surprise you.  If you want the full episode notes, go to practicalprepping.info/400 Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  ht...