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The Top Ten Pros And Top Ten Cons Of Buying A Freeze Dryer

The Pros And Cons Of Buying A Freeze Dryer For Emergency Preparedness

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Post published: March 16, 2025
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This article, along with the Q&A video, explores the key pros and cons of buying a freeze dryer for emergency preparedness. From the advantages of long shelf life and nutrient retention to the challenges of high initial costs and maintenance, I will provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision.

Before making such an investment this big, it’s important to look at the benefits and drawbacks of buying a freeze dryer. Whether you’re a seasoned prepper or just starting your prepper pantry, my advice after two years of using a freeze dryer will help you make the decision.

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Are We Moving Toward World War Three? What’s A Prepper To Do?

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Post published: March 8, 2025
Post last modified: March 9, 2025
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Are We Moving Toward World War Three? This is a very short response to several variations of the question:

Should we be worried about another World War?

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Financial Preparedness Steps For 2025

Post category:Financial Health & Wealth
Post published: February 10, 2025
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In this article, I cover the basics to help you establish your financial preparedness steps for 2025. We’ll look at financial health & wealth – from a preparedness and prepper mindset.

I’ll go over what Financial Preparedness Steps For 2025 means for me and what I am doing to better my financial preparedness this year. While everyone’s version of financial preparedness and the tasks needed will look different for each of us, I’m betting you might pick up on a thing or two. I’ll also toss in a few extras to get you started.

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Monthly Prepping Plan For 2025 – With A Real Example Outline

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Post published: February 8, 2025
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Do you have a monthly prepping plan? A monthly prepping plan might be the perfect solution for those who forget to prep or those whose preps are all over the map, e.g., too much food, not enough water, little protection, a ton of information, etc.

I like the idea of a monthly prepping plan because it outlines a decisive plan of action while considering the need, timing, and season. For example, we know taxes are due in April in the US, and many accounts are renewed at the beginning of the year.

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Build A Simple Car Accident Preparedness Kit

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Post published: January 19, 2025
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A short video with a few tips on car accident preparedness. Potentially preventing a minor fender bender or police traffic from growing into something more than it has to be. With a few index cards prepared in advance and knowing what to do, we may be able to keep a bad incident from becoming worse.

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How To Build A Trauma Kit – Updated With Video

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Post published: May 12, 2024
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In this article, I’ll show you how to build a trauma kit. What goes inside? Should you build one or buy one? Should you carry the kit?

Updated With Video: May 5, 2024 | Original Publication: March 19, 2023

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Emergency Preparedness For Seniors, Special Needs, & The Disabled — Complete Guide

Emergency Preparedness For Seniors — A Practical Guide

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Post published: April 14, 2024
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Emergency Preparedness For Seniors is a guide with tips and considerations for preparing for emergencies while dealing with the challenges of aging. This guide is intended to isolate and identify potentially unique differences the elderly may need to address when prepping, bugging out, or seeking better preparedness for emergencies and disasters.

In this article, I cover Emergency Preparedness For Seniors and their Caretakers. Whether you are a senior, have family members who are older, or are the caretaker of an elderly person, this article was written for you.

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Random Non-Food Prepping Items You May Not Have Thought Of – Video

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Post published: March 19, 2024
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This is a short video in which I show seven random non-food prepping items you may not have thought of. These inexpensive items could come in handy during an emergency, supply line disruptions or even normal times. They are extra prepping items to add to your preps if they fit your needs.

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Dealing With Doom Fatalism — What’s The Point? We’re All Going To Die

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Post published: February 4, 2024
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Doom Fatalism — In this article, we examine when preppers find that fatalism hinders their preparation for significant SHTF events and how to overcome this obstacle.

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Financial Challenges — How Do I Prep If I’m Broke?

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Post published: January 28, 2024
Post last modified: January 28, 2024
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Listen To This Article: (Note: This is my first time recording my voice for the audio file, and I used a noise canceling mic, which clipped some of the consonants, making it sound like I have a cleft lip. I’ll do better next time.)

Financial challenges are not only common, they’re getting worse. In this article, number three of our Next Step Survival Prepper Q&A Series, I want to offer a little thought for those struggling with income and finances and seeking a better level of preparedness.

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