If You're New to Prepping, Start Here

Preparedness can feel overwhelming. Scroll online for five minutes and you’ll see $3,000 solar setups, underground bunkers, tactical loadouts, and endless gear reviews. It’s easy to assume you need all of it. You don’t.

Real preparedness isn’t about fear. It’s about building simple layers of resilience that protect you during everyday disruptions — power outages, storms, job loss, supply chain hiccups, or temporary instability. In this video, I break down the 12 most important budget-friendly prep items to buy first. These are practical, proven, and affordable. If you’re just starting out, this is the roadmap.

If you’ve been prepping for years, this is a great checklist to make sure you’ve covered your fundamentals before chasing advanced gear. Preparedness isn’t about panic buying. It’s about calm, deliberate steps that increase your capability and reduce your vulnerability.

Watch the full video and build your foundation the smart way.