Make Reality Your Training Partner: Break Your Prepping Gear Before Life Does

When cell service fails, how will you reach your family? Mark and Krista explore emergency communication options, including two-way radios, ham radio, satellite messengers, and the importance of a good antenna. Then, learn how to identify local threats beyond severe weather, find reliable information, and sign up for emergency alerts. Build a practical household plan based on the risks that matter most where you live, work, and travel. Mentioned in this episode: Support Practical Prepping&nbs...

Cell phones are great until service disappears, batteries die, or your group gets separated. In this episode, we explain how GMRS radios can help families, campers, off-road groups, farms, neighborhoods, and small teams stay connected during emergencies. We compare GMRS with FRS, discuss licensing, channels, repeaters, privacy codes, range expectations, and common radio types. We also cover the important difference between an IFAK and a PFAK. An IFAK is built for serious trauma and life-threa...

We have several in the practical Prepping Private Facebook Group and other groups who have asked about how to keep frozen and refrigerated foods safe during a power outage, so we're doing a segment on that. We are also doing a segment on refreshing our everyday carry, car, and bug-out bags. Mentioned in this episode: Support The Show Practical Prepping Facebook Group See the expanded episode notes Download This Episode Some links, but not all, are affiliate links that may pay us a...

In this episode, we break down two personal everyday carry setups. Krista shares why she carries the Smith and Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ, and Mark discusses his Springfield RDP 9mm. We also talk with Adam Baker, cofounder of ReadyFam.app, about using technology to organize emergency preparedness supplies, track expiration dates, and build a better family preparedness plan. Krista’s everyday carry handgun is the Smith and Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ, chambered in 380 ACP. She chose it be...

In this episode of Practical Prepping, we discuss practical inflation busting ideas to help you stretch your money and prepare for uncertain economic times. As groceries, gas, utilities, medication, and everyday essentials continue to cost more, many families are feeling real pressure on their budgets. We talk about three basic ways to deal with inflation and recession concerns: having more money, increasing income, and reducing expenses. We share realistic ideas for side gigs, budgeting, tra...