Prepping does not have to be a difficult thing. Sometimes simpler truly is better – and less expensive.
There will be many things we must deal with when the chaos of the SHTF progresses. Having cash in hand may be vital. Therefore, the more you keep things simple when it comes to preparation, holding onto that much needed $$$, the better.
Of course, if you already have all of the pricey gear and can or want to be a “no expense is too much” type of prepper then that is your choice, and we say go for it.
However, for a prepper or survivalist on a budget, such as ourselves, we are going to offer you seven genius bugout tips that will make the transition, after the SHTF, easier, economical, and less dodgy!
After the break go on over to page two and read up on the easy way to face the world after the grid goes down!
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Bring Toilet Paper..
But what do you do when the toilet paper runs out, which it will? A full pack of nothing but toilet paper will only last a few weeks, what then?
The article is pretty good as far as it goes. One thing it doesn’t mention is picking simple multifunction gear. It talks about opportunity cost which is good but gives no direction in that regard. One example might be a poncho over a rain coat. It can be rain gear, shelter, a container of sorts for gathered material such as moving debris from where you found it to where you’re building a debris hut. Or when gathering edible plants or firewood. You could set it up as a wind break, etc.
There are many types of bags; Go bag, Bug out bag, 72 hour bag or survival bags. And each contain different supplies, amounts of supplies, and limited by size and weight. At this time, I am referring to “Go” bags or “Bug out” bags. How often do you check your bags? Check your batteries, rotate out food and snacks, swap seasonal clothes etc.. Similarly to changing fire alarm batteries during daylight savings time, I empty and repack my bags on 9-11 and then again on the first day of spring. Anyone else have a specific schedule?
I am by no means an expert, but have many years of primitive camping experience. The more I prep, more my mindset is what will have two or more functions. With some things like fire starting supplies, I use the two is one, one is none theory. Luckily fire starting gear is small, so I have several different methods. My wife’s bag is a near duplicate only with different supplies. I want her to be as supplied as I am in case we are separated. Word of warning…Prepping is addictive!!! Not only part of my way of life, it’s an enjoyable and very worthwhile hobby.