Mistakes I Made When I First Started Prepping
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In this video, I discuss the top mistakes I made when I started prepping, and other mistakes that a lot of preppers make when they are first starting out. I wasted so much money on useless gear and survival supplies that would never hold up in a true SHTF scenario. I’ve made plenty of errors along the way. Watch as I share these learned lessons to help you avoid the same pitfalls, saving you time & money on your preparedness journey.
00:00 – Introduction – My Early Mistakes
00:27 – Bugout Bags
02:21 – Cheap Gimmicky Gear
04:09 – Junk Sights & Mounts for your Weapons
04:46 – Cheap Bulk Freeze-Dried Food
06:53 – Not Being a Well-Rounded Prepper
09:38 – Buying the Wrong Type of Radios or Not Considering Comms
11:49 – Buying a House Near a City
12:48 – Using the Wrong Type of Battery
14:08 – Preparing for Only Yourself
Key Points:
➣ Bugout Bags: Why they often give a false sense of security and how to pack realistically.
➣ Cheap Gear: The pitfalls of buying low-quality equipment and where to find reliable alternatives.
➣ Freeze-Dried Food: The importance of choosing quality brands like Mountain House.
➣ Holistic Prepping: The necessity of balancing firearms with other survival essentials like water filters and radios.
➣ Communication: The critical role of GMRS and ham radios in a prepper’s plan.
➣ Location: Considerations for where to live as a prepper.
➣ Battery Choice: Why lithium batteries are a better choice for stored equipment.
➣Community Preparation: The importance of preparing for your family and friends, not just yourself.
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