It seems that everywhere you go now there is a lot of discussion taking place about Preparation or the need to prepare. Years ago, you hardly heard anything about preparing, but now it is a common them on discussion boards, talk radio, and even in the government. People all over the planet are convinced that something of great magnitude is about to happen that will likely change life as we currently know it.
The simple reality is, regardless of the scale of change that may be coming – it is prudent that we get prepared. Depending on who you speak with or what site you visit, preparation takes on varying degrees of significance. Obviously, no-one really knows what (or when) changes will take place, but there is certainly a good argument that something is about to take place on a major scale. The economy is in shambles, the dollar is on the verge of collapse, wars and rumors of more war is all over the news, and our food supply is in peril. Basically, we seem to have a soup brewing of some pretty difficult ingredients.
Every day, more-and-more people begin the journey toward preparation. Like anything else, when a person first begins a journey there is a certain level of anxiety of the unknown. This “unknown” is pretty significant, so the stress level is definitely raised. After all, this isn’t just taking a walk along a new hiking trail. This is ultimate survival – and acquiring the skills and knowledge to keep your family safe.
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With that, we have created this blog to help in your journey. We will start by offering some general information and tips for the newcomers who are embarking on the preparation journey. There are plenty of resources out there for further research, and we will recommend some places to gather more knowledge. This entry post is to introduce you and offer a starting guide for Newcomers to the Preparation Journey.
So, whether you are dwelling in an apartment in downtown New York or are living in a yurt in the desert of Utah, there will likely be some things we offer that you’ll want to acquire. Be sure to bookmark our site and stay with us on this journey. Welcome to the Preparation Call.
Without further delay, let’s get started.
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Preparing the Family
The first discussion you will need to have, will likely be with your family. They need to join-in and help with this journey, otherwise it could become exponentially more difficult. I know my family thought I had lost my sanity when I first started talking about Preparation, but today they are well-aware of the needs – and are grateful for the new skills they have acquired.
Small Actions is far better than no action
Right now, it is impossible to really know what exactly we are preparing for. It could be economic collapse, drought, food shortages, earthquakes, terror attacks, or any number of other major disruptions. In fact, it could be a combination of events that completely alter our lives forever.
So, since we really do not have complete clarity on exactly what we may be preparing for, I contend that it is important to just begin. Begin with small action steps, and build your preparation muscle. Each day on the journey will teach you new things, and will likely impact your family’s lifestyle. I believe it will become a very rewarding experience for you, especially as you begin fully realizing the things that are really important in your life.
A few easy things you can begin with will be acquiring items that you can easily store. Rather than go out and spend a bundle of money right out of the gate, you may want to simply set a goal of picking-up a new item for your preparation each week when you do your grocery shopping. It will likely make it easier for you and your family, and will be taking small action steps that will give you a sense of confidence as you move forward.
Here are a few items that you likely will want to consider as part of your preparation strategy. Most of these can be easily acquired and stored. Some of these may seem too obvious, but remember, many new preppers are used to having things at their finger-tips – so they may not even consider what might happen with a potential disruption.
Water
Everyone needs water to survive, so you will need to have fresh water on hand. We just don’t know what might happen to our water supply, so it’s good to be prepared. As you get more advanced, you will want to consider other water acquisition and/or purification systems.
Whole Grains, Rice, Canned Goods, Dried Beans, Pasta
Stocking-up on whole grains, oats, rice, beans, etc., is important and obviously can sustain your family a long time during a disruption of food supplies. Many food items can be easily stored for long periods of time but they must be kept in a cool, dry place. Purchasing products in bulk for storage is a great solution, and gives you a price-break on larger quantities.
Another factor that is important would be to rotate your storage. In other words, once you get a good inventory of supplies – you may want to consume items from your storage and replace with fresh. That way, you have a good storage of fresh supply.
It is also vital that you store grains in in areas free of bugs and other pests. Finding good-quality storage containers is a vital part of the storage process, so be sure to consider that. Above all, you don’t want to spend a lot of money on food storage – only to find that it is ruined by varmints or weather. Not good.
The other important factor is the nutritional value of the food. You don’t want to just consume potatoes and rice because they are easy to store. Obviously, you can’t get all the nutrients you need from potatoes, so you’ll want to consider dried vegetables and fruits as a solution. Don’t assume that vitamin supplement will provide sufficient nutritional value.
Toilet Paper
Have you ever run out of toilet paper? Enough said.
Storage or Grain Buckets (Food Grade!) Various Sizes
Today, you may have the instant ability to purchase bulk food items (like rice, oats, popcorn, etc) at a great price. Obviously, as previously pointed out, you will need to carefully store those bulk items. If you aren’t careful, you can lose your supply. By storing grains in a mylar bag inside of a 5 or 6 gallon food-grade grain bucket, your supply can store well for years. Keep in mind, if a food crisis hits – prices for bulk foods (if you can even get them) will likely soar beyond what you are able to afford. Purchasing now, is a major investment – and may insure your survival. You want to make sure you protect your investment with a high-quality food-grade storage bucket.
It is important to note… many people try to save some money by purchasing a non food-grade container. That’s a bad idea. Sure, you can get a cheap construction bucket at Home Depot – but, those buckets are built for construction hauling and storage, and often have dangerous chemicals that can harm your health. Do you really want your family to eat food that has been stored (long-term) in a toxic bucket?
Lastly, having these buckets also provides other uses. After the food inside has been consumed, you can either reuse with food storage, or the buckets will provide a great solution for carrying or storing water, using for garden seedlings or protecting plants from cold, or hauling other food items like berries, fresh harvested vegetables, or fish.
Other items to consider (we will expound on later)…
- Pet Foods
- Batteries, Radios, and LED Flashlights
- Sun Oven
- Mylar Bags and Oxygen Absorbers
- Guns and Ammunition
- Watch Dog
- Fishing and Hunting Supplies
- Fire Starters
- Cast-Iron Skillets
- Life Saving Reference Guides
- Board Games
- Wood for burning
