The Common Sense Practical Prepper

Send us Fan Mail I'm evaluating my pantry and food storage approach, reflecting on what's worked and what hasn't in my prepping journey over the years. • Mason jars look great but have practical limitations including fragility and storage concerns • Important to avoid stacking jars to prevent seal failures • Loosening ring bands slightly helps identify compromised seals more easily...

Send us Fan Mail Augason Farms Support the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you .  We dive deep into bartering strategies for disaster scenarios, focusing on what items hold the most value and how to trade safely when traditiona...

Send us Fan Mail  Ready to strengthen your preparedness foundation? Visit our sponsor Augustin Farms using the affiliate link in our show notes and enter code "podcastprep" for an additional 10% off your order.  https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNu Could you realistically survive World War III as a prepper? The uncomfortable truth is that your chances are slim—even with ex...

Send us Fan Mail Augason Farms Support the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount! https://augasonfarms.com/   Ever wonder how to prep effectively when you're living in an apartment? The challenges of limited space, shared walls, and lack of storage don't have to mean limited preparation options. Today we're diving deep into practical ap...

Send us Fan Mail When disaster strikes, the difference between comfort and crisis often comes down to preparation. Tropical Storm Erin is brewing with 45 mph sustained winds and forecasters predict it will strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane within days. Though it's likely to veer away from the East Coast before landfall, this serves as the perfect opportunity to evaluate your emergency re...

Send us Fan Mail What are some materials that we all have around the house to start a fire? Matches and gasoline excluded :) Augason Farms Support the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Have a question, sugge...

Send us Fan Mail Mental preparedness is just as crucial as physical preparedness when facing emergencies. This episode explores how to develop the right mindset for handling crisis situations effectively, with real-world examples from Keith's law enforcement experience. • Shout out to the Local Prepper podcast and YouTube channel where Keith recently appeared ( https://www.youtube.com/live/_o...

Send us Fan Mail Fear of being labeled an extremist shouldn't stop you from being prepared. In this eye-opening exploration, we dive into how different cultures worldwide view emergency preparedness—with some fascinating surprises. Starting with a practical breakdown of "junk silver" as a bartering option, we analyze whether those pre-1964 dimes and quarters (with their 3.75 troy ou...

Send us Fan Mail Augason Farms affiliate link https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNu Fear not—unless you're unprepared for emergencies. As severe weather events intensify across the country, practical preparedness has never been more crucial. The numbers don't lie. Already in 2025, we've experienced 1,400 confirmed tornadoes, vastly exceeding the 1,200 total from all of...

Send us Fan Mail If you are a male in your mid 40s or older or a family history of prostate cancer, please go have your PSA check if you have not already  Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan Mail  Bartering represents an essential survival skill during extended emergencies, requiring clear understanding of how to value items when traditional currency becomes meaningless. We explore the mechanics of trading everything from silver rounds to freeze-dried foods when supply chains collapse and desperate neighbors come knocking. • Definition of bartering as direct exchange of go...

Send us Fan Mail There are some politics sprinkled into this podcast. Who is the real enemy? China, Russia, Iran? Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan Mail Do you carry a battery box or jump box in your vehicle in the event your battery dies? Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan Mail Thoughts and prayers for the people of Texas and NC AI Are we truly prepared? Do you have alternate preps? Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

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Send us Fan Mail gas prices have increased Heat Wave Continues Bunkers and Survival Shelters?  Being prepared is an equalizer Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan Mail  Temperatures are near 100 and the heat index near 105, my air conditioner decided to die on me Sunday evening. With a little bit of planning I was able to get the part in the event the AC dude couldn’t get to me for several days.    Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I...

Send us Fan Mail Wanted to take some time and thank all of you stopping by to listen to my podcast. Super duper hot in Virginia Iran Heat Stress in Chickens Prepper Camp 2025 Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan Mail What do you do if a certain number of people in your group decide not to bug out in the event that was the initial plan? Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

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Send us Fan Mail The number of terror attacks like the one in Boulder will become from frequent. When no one takes action, it emboldens other potential terrorists.   Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Send us Fan Mail Here in the United States on this long holiday weekend, don’t forget to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day Support the show Have a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.