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The Gray Man: Practice Makes Perfect

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The Gray Man Concept

People are always discussing being a "Gray Man" in a SHFT scenario.  The art of blending in and fading away from the consciousness of others.  If this your plan for when the SHFT happens I would suggest you start practicing now as this is a true art form.  From what I have gathered even people with years of training still find it hard to accomplish this goal. I decided that i would love to  have the ability to be a "Gray Man" and figured I should get to training ASAP!

As I have started down this road to achieving the Gray Man concept in my life as a prepper I have found out two very important things.

  1. There is absolutely nothing Gray Man about me

  2. This is a very complex, (but not impossible) Prep that is going to take a while

Definition Of a Gray Man

"The gray man concept is the theory behind the tactics, techniques, and procedures of reducing an adversary’s awareness of your presence or actions, allowing you to operate in a semi-permissive environment."- Graywolf Survival

"A man who can blend in to any scene or situation without standing out , hiding his skills and qualities .

Someone working undercover .Look at him he looks like he"s worked here for years .ie a gray man ." -Urban Dictionary

Psychology Of The Gray Man

How People See You

Videos About The Gray Man

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My Survival Gear Prep List: Top 100

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My Survival Gear Prep List

Gear, gear, and more gear! We all know that there is no substitute for experience and well practiced skills. However, new gear is always welcomed to my collection of preps.As I have admitted numerous times I am a gear head for sure. Due to budgets and the reality of there's only so much space in one's house to store all these great survival preps, we need to focus our gear obsession to the most crucial survival gadgets and gizmos!That being said, here is my current list of the top 100 survival items I own and think that every prepper should own as well.

My Top 100 Survival Preps:

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Top Survival Knifes

  1. Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival Knife with Fire Starter and Sheath

  2. Tops Knives Brothers of Bushcraft - Tumble Finish

  3. Benchmade Bushcrafter Knife

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Never Leave Home without these Preps

In this section I want to cover your essentials for survival out in the wild or in an urban disaster environment. You will need a pack to carry your gear if your on the move or plan to bug out. Also you will need a few basic hygiene preps to stay clean, food to keep you going, and a medical kit for survival's bumps and scrapes!

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Medical Gear

  1. Adventure Medical Ben's Repellent 100 Max Details

  2. LSR&T 7 Strand Mil-Spec Paracord

  3. ANBEX iOSAT Emergency Radiation Therapy, Potassium Iodide Tablets

  4. Oasis Medical Disposable Skin Stapler Kit

  5. I.F.A.K.

  6. 12 Survivors First Aid Rollup Kit, Black

  7. Hypothermia Prevention & Mangament Kit (HPMK)

  8. IDF Israeli Army Dressing / Bandage

  9. SAM Rolled Splint 36″, Orange

  10. North American Rescue Hyfin Vent Chest Seal, 2 Count

  11. Adventure Medical Kits Tactical Field/Trauma kit with QuikClot

  12. Tourniquet - (Black) Recon Medical Gen 2 Combat Military Issue Army

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Bonus Gear

At this point, you have the basic essentials covered and you can now add items to your kit that will help you thrive in a survival situation.  Remember you have to carry everything you put in your pack so pick items that you know how to use and ones you will actually use.Traditionally, I like items that I can use for multiple tasks and survival needs.  Some of the items below are also meant for those of you that have decided to "bug in" during a disaster or you can keep them at your bug out location. For example, you most likely won't want to carry the UST 30 Day LED Lantern but it would be an added treat at your base camp.

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Communication

  1. Eton Mini Radio

  2. Kaito Dynamo AM/FM/WB Radio

  3. Baofeng BF-F9 V2+, UV-5R V2+, and UV-82 V2+

Bug In Preps

  1. Letica Corporation 5 Gallon Food Grade Bucket

  2. Lodge Cast Iron 5 Qt Dutch Oven

  3. Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Dutch Oven with Dual Handles

  4. Mono Vaults

  5. ENCORE PLASTICS 350133 Eco Smart Bucket

  6. Emergency Candle, Clear Mist – Set of 6 Survival Candles

  7. Shelf Reliance Harvest 72″ #10 Food Rotation System

  8. Shelf Reliance® Deluxe BPA Free 55-gallon Barrel Water Storage System Includes Water Filter Pump By Aquamira, Food Grade Water Barrel

  9. WaterBob

Off Grid Power Sollutions

  1. Venture 30 By Goal Zero

  2. Goal Zero Yeti Solar Generator

  3. Sherpa Inverter By Goal Zero

  4. DuroStar DS4000S, 3300 Running Watts/4000 Starting Watts

In conclusion, you need to do your research and train with your gear on a regular basis.  I have collected these items over time and I have them in multiple kits. By no means do I have one bag with all this crap in it, that would be crazy.However, I believe in redundancy and I always have multiple ways to accomplish my missions.  I always carry three ways to start a fire, three ways to purify water, and a few tools in my edc bag to help in times of emergency. Remember the old survival saying "Two is one and one is none", happy prepping!amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "urbprelis0e-20";amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual";amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";amzn_assoc_region = "US";amzn_assoc_title = "Survival Products";amzn_assoc_linkid = "f971f3ce0fd242d348bea2b32f1c480e";amzn_assoc_asins = "B01C7YACQ8,B00BFI8TOA,B00DBYT9BI,1440587965";SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave

Shade Tolerant Herbs

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Shade Tolerant Herbs

As an urban prepper it's so important to maximize all your resources.  In the garden, your space can be limited so taking advantage of using shade tolerant herbs in those dark corners is a great way to increase your gardens annual out put.  I am fortunate to have a good size back yard and can grow a ton of fruits and vegetables for my family by using square foot gardening techniques.This method teaches you to move away from classic planting requirements and shows you how to utilize every inch of your garden.  The shade tolerant herbs listed in this infographic below can be planted in shady corners, under fruit trees, or in any low sun sections of your garden.  These plants all serve a purpose in your preps and can be used for cooking, medicine, supporting garden health, or making your own teas.

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Pantry Essential Prep List- Part 1

Pantry Prep List

Building your food stores is a crucial prep and one that needs to be done carefully.  Remember that you can easily build your pantry up by buying a few extra items every time you go to the store.  Just bring this list with you and add a few items on every visit.  This will not sustain you for long periods of time it is merely the base of your food storage preps.  This list contains crucial items that you need to have in your pantry.  When building your inventory be sure to buy things you and your family will actually eat.  If you hate canned salmon and vegetable soups then don't buy them it will be a huge waste of money!

Lets Get Started

 The nice part about your pantry essentials is that you actually use them on a daily basis when you cook. By stocking up on these items you won’t have to take last minute trips to the store for small items. Also, prices rise and fall daily so by buying an item today you lock in todays price and it can save you money down the road.  

Be sure to keep an eye on your inventory levels as you could wake up one morning and find that something you want is gone. You need to set up an innovatory system with basic pars as a guideline for when you need to buy more.  For example I always have 3 bags of coffee on hand so every time I open one I buy one more on my next visit to the store.  The pars should be set up by how often you use something and how important it is to you if the SHTF happens.

Build slowly overtime and you will be surprised how fast your pantry will fill up. Remember your pantry is not the same thing as your long-term food supply. This should be a month or two worth of food that your family rotates through on a regular basis. Once you start prepping your pantry you will become more comfortable with your budget and the idea of buying extra products for your pantry.  

Pantry Essentials

Canned Goods

  • Canned corn

  • Canned salsa

  • Refried Beans

  • Black beans

  • Kidney Beans

  • Chili

  • Soups

  • Canned meats- ( Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Salmon, etc)

  • Diced Tomatoes

  • Tomato Paste

  • Tomato sauce

  • chicken stock

  • beef stock

  • veggie stock

Essentials

  • Olive Oil

  • Flour

  • Sugar

  • Brown sugar

  • Vinegar

  • Red wine Vinegar

  • baking powder

  • Boullion cubes

  • Crisco

  • Mayonnaise

  • Spices: Start with the top 10 spices you use

  • Honey

Drinks

  • Tea

  • Coffee

  • Ensure

  • Powdered Drinks- Gator aid, rehydration drinks, orange drink

Treats

  • Protein Bars

  • Granola Bars

  • Beef Jerky

  • Peanut butter

  • Chocolate

  • Hot sauce: This is a treat when you’re on day 5 of rice trust me!

Pasta

  • Mac N Cheese

  • Spagehtti

  • Penne

  • Orzo

  • Any dried Pasta of your choosing

Dried Goods

  • Nuts and seeds

  • Rice

  • Oatmeal

  • Pancake Mix

  • Top Ramen

Dried Beans

  • Lima beans

  • Soy Beans, Dry

  • Split Peas, Dry

  • Lentils, Dry

  • Dry Soup Mix, Dry

  • Chickpeas, Dry

  • Black beans, Dry

  • Navy Beans, Dry

Water

  • Enough Water for each person for three days

Did we forget something? Leave us a comment below and we will add it to our list!

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MRE'S and Food Supply Options

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MRE'S and Food Supply Options

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    • MRE (Meals, ready to eat) made by US Department of Defense contractor with flameless ration heaters
    • All food components are fresh US military MRE ration components. 600+ calories per meal
    • Military MREs are perfect for hunting, camping, fishing and backpacking
    • Preppers' gold standard for emergency food preparedness for earthquake, flood, fire and hurricane prepping
    • Shelf stable, water proof, impact resistant, and hermetically sealed against pests

Full MRE Box

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  • Genuine US War Fighter Rations - 12 different Meals per Case.
  • Ideal for hunting, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and emergency food supply.
  • Includes flameless ration heaters for a hot meal anywhere you go. Long, Stable Shelf Life.
  • Features Accessory Pack with coffee or beverage powder, matches, seasonings, gum, wet wipe, tissue.
  • Designed for maximum endurance and nutrition with average 1250 calories per meal.

MRE'S are a great addition to any survival supply.  Remember to have a diverse collection of menu items for your meal plan, you want to avoid food fatigue at all costs.  Mix and match your food items from MRE'S, wise food, mountain house, can and dry goods as well.

Here are a few more choices for you:

 Grab N' Go Buckets

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  • 28 Breakfast and 28 Entree Servings
  • Wise Company Grab and Go Food Kits are perfect for any unplanned emergency.
  • Our ready made meals are packed in airtight, nitrogen- packed 4 serving Mylar pouches, and then encased in easy to carry, durable plastic containers.
  • Our unique packaging process removes the majority of the residual oxygen through a nitrogen flushing practice.
  • Wise Company Grab and Go Food Kits carry up to shelf life of 25 years, with absolutely no rotation needed
  • Each 56 Serving Breakfast and Entrée Grab and Go Food Kit contains 2 servings per day for 1 adult for 4 weeks or 4 adults for 1 week
  • Product within this bucket includes: - Savory Stroganoff (4 Servings) - Chili Macaroni (4 Servings) - Pasta Alfredo (4 Servings) - Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini (4 Servings) - Teriyaki and Rice (4 Servings)
  • Includes - Cheesy Lasagna (4 Servings) - Hearty Tortilla Soup (4 Servings) - Apple Cinnamon Cereal (8 Servings) - Brown Sugar and Maple Multi-Grain Cereal (12 Servings) - Crunchy Granola (8 Servings)

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  • Assortment contains 12 pouches per bucket: 2 - Beef Stroganoff, 2- Chicken Teriyaki, 2- Beef Stew, 2- Lasagna w/meat, 2- Noodles and Chicken, 2- Granola w/Blueberries.
  • Just Add Water. Plan Easier. Travel Lighter. Eat Heartier
  • 29 servings
  • Allergens: Soy, Milk, Wheat, Egg, Coconut
  • 12+ year taste guarantee

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Paycheck 3- 72 hour Preps & Your Get Home Bag

Your Get Home Bag

72-Hour Of Preps On The Go!

When the storm hits and the lights go out, you need to make sure you have enough food, water, and key preps to keep your family safe for a minimum of 72 hours.  The list below is a small list  to get you started, depending on your budget you can always come back and buy some of this gear later.  For example, I bought my family bags one at a time over  the entire year. A good bag will run you $80-$150  so plan on buying one every few months depending on the size of your family.  Some items you may already have in storage.  So before you go out and buy all this stuff take a good inventory of your supplies and get creative!

Bag Selection: Size Matters

If the prepper bug has you then let me put your mind at ease you will never be satisfied with only one bag! Through your journey you will change bags and down size all the time. The important thing is don’t buy cheap buy stuff that will get the job done. My other suggestion is to buy a bag that is not so big that it allows you to carry the world on your shoulders. A 72hr bag or a bug out bag is meant to keep you alive for a few days while you get the heck out fo dodge!!! You do not want your bag to slow you down.

Where Are You Going?

This is a really important question for you to answer before buying all of your gear. Are you really Bugging Out to a secure location? If so where and how will you get there? What kind of obstacles may you encounter along your way. What are the bare essentials you need to get to your location alive? This is what should go in your bag…to read more about this check out this article.

Here are a few of my favorites:

  1. 5.11 72 hour rush bag

  2. Hazard 4 Grayman Pack

  3. Direct Action Dragon Egg Backpack

  4. Multiple Bags from Patagonia: These are great gray-man options as the packs do not look tactical at all for example: Patagonia Refgio 28L Backpack

Why Start Small?

You need to be agile and get where you are going. The goals is that you have what you need to survive while getting as far away from danger as quickly as possible. The smaller the bag the more selective on gear you will have to be. In the beginning this is really good protection against a gear happy prepper on a shopping spree. Also If you want to go bigger in the future you can turn this bag into an office bag, an auto bag or gift it down to another family member. You will always fine-tune and change your gear up…so start small and get a bag put together so you are covered until you learn more.

The Basics:

For list of bug out Gear

Bonus Prep Idea:

Prep Your Pets

If you have pets you need to think about prepping for your them!  You need to make sure you have enough of  your pet's essentials to get them through at least the first 72 hours of a disaster. Make a list of the preps you need and be sure to keep all of those items on hand.

Survival Library

The Preppers Cook Book is a great resource for people starting to build up their survival pantry.  Tess Pennington is a blogger and authority on self-reliance, you can learn more from her by checking out her blog Ready Nutrition.This book not only helps you to better understand how to create a survival pantry but also illustrates how a pantry can be used to save money and create amazing meals for your family on a daily basis.   She also supplies you with a ton of pantry recipes for everyday meals and Jared meals per-assembled in a jar.A Pantry is a life saver and can help you and your family to avoid food fatigue during an emergency or a hard financial time.  That being said, a pantry can also be a money suck and the land of spoiled out of date items if you're not careful.  Learn from a pro a build your pantry right the first time!  This book is a great place to start. 

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Prepper Projects:

1. Create an evacuation plan including an emergency meeting area for family members, multiple evacuation routes, a list of emergency phone numbers.  

2. Start to assemble Your 72 Hour Bags.

3. When your bags are packed place packs near an emergency exit or in an easy to access area.

4.  Discuss the evacuation plan with your family so everyone knows their roles in it.  Discussing these ideas a head of time with your children will help them be a little more comfortable when it comes time to bug out.

Prep Like A Pro

You won't believe how light this bag is! Former Army Ranger and Green Beret gives you a look inside his personal go-bag. In addition to seeing the packing list described in this video, you will see exactly what brands and items he chooses for his own emergency preparedness (plus alternates).

Remember your 72 hour bags can hold many items, just start one with this paycheck and add to it as you can afford to in the future. You need to realize that a 72 hour bag is just meant to keep you alive for 3 days and it should not be confused with a bug out bag.  People often put far too many items in their 72 hr bags which defeats the purpose of having a lightweight bag with the basics that can assist you in getting home to your supplies. 

“Tools and gadgets are great but know how to use them, practice now so you can have success when it counts.”
— Urban Prep List

Paycheck 4- Secure Your Home

Secure Your Home

As we build our preps up, one is often left wondering about security, and how we cannot only protect our families but also our preps.  Securing your home and bug out locations is a very important part of prepping.  Ultimately keeping your preps to yourself or a select trusted group of fellow prepper's is one of the best things you and your family can do.  You will here preppers talk about OPSEC or operational security all the time.  OPCSEC is all about being smart about your planning, maintaining a low profile, and protecting the greater good of the overall operation.

 If people think you don't have anything to offer when the SHTF hits, then they will move on down the road after the next promising or easy target.  Besides practicing good OPSEC, you should also think about creating layers of protection around and in your home.  A great book on securing your home is Prepper's Home Defense by Jim Cobb.  This book takes you step by step through strengthening your home into a secure place for you and your preps.

Preps To Secure Your Home

  • Window alarm systems.

  • Pepper spray

  • Combination or key locks for the backyard fences.

  • Infrared (IR) floodlights to illuminate the property (These can be motion-sensor activated).

  • Ensure that your doors and locks are reinforced.

  • Purchase a gun of your choice ( if you want a gun, please follow all laws and seek out training. Also store weapons in a safe manner away from children. Although this is our right, we must respect it responsibly). If you can't afford one put whatever you can aside towards purchasing one in the future. Remember to buy once and buy right!!

  • Ammo- start your collection. I recommend a box or two to start. Put a way a few bucks every paycheck until you can buy bulk ammo for better deals. My goal is 1000 rounds per gun

  • Baseball bat

Survival Library:

"A comprehensive guide to gun options as well as non-lethal and homemade alternatives needed for neutralizing attackers after a catastrophic collapseA massive disaster strikes. Civilization breaks down and with it goes the thin blue line of police protection. Days or even weeks pass before the National Guard arrives to protect law-abiding citizens. In the mean time, it's every man, woman, and family for themselves. Having self-sufficient means for protecting your family at this critical moment is essential. Thankfully, Prepper's Armed Defense details exactly how to achieve this high level of life-saving readiness.Far more than a gun guide, Prepper's Armed Defense is the most comprehensive, no-holds-barred guide to all type of weapons, including knives and other edged weapons; non-lethal weapons like pepper spray,tasers and stun guns; plus last-minute improvised weapons made from common household items.Among the weapons covered:

  • Firearms

  • Knives

  • Brass knuckles

  • Bows

  • Blackjack and sap

  • Monkey fist slungshots

  • Clubs and batons

  • Tonfa and other martial arts weapons

The legalities of self-defense are also discussed as not all encounters will take place after a societal collapse.  From the proper way to relate the information to a police dispatcher to when you should call an attorney, the focus is on ensuring you don't end up behind bars for protecting your loved ones." - Sourced from Amazon

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Prepper Projects

1. Create an emergency protocol and discuss it with your family members. Be sure to include a list of emergency phone numbers and escape routes.

2. Create a safe room where family members can retreat to if there is a break in. Ensure that the safe room has a phone line, and if you have a gun in the home, ensure the gun is in that room. Please make sure that the gun is locked and put away so small children do not have access to it.

3. Install some outer preventive layers:

  • Ensure your doors are strong. (A hollow-core metal or solid wood door is best.)

  • If your doors are composed of glass, install a double cylinder lock to reinforce the strength.

  • Install 1-inch deadbolt locks on all exterior doors.

  • Install locks on the back fences.

  • Infrared (IR) floodlights to illuminate the property (These can be motion-sensor activated and solar so they operate even off grid).

  • Put a peep-hole in the door.

4. Install some inner preventative layers:

  • Burglar-proof your glass patio doors by setting a pipe or metal bar in the middle bottom track of the door slide. The pipe should be the same length as the track and try painting it the same color as the track so it’s not obvious.

  • Put an anti-lift device in your windows. Battery operated ones will continue to work even if the grid goes down

  • Look into an alarm system for while the grid is still active

  • Position hidden web cams strategically throughout your home.

  • Sign family members up for a self-defense course.

  • If you have a gun, go to gun range. The only way you will be an accurate shot is if you practice on a regular basis.

Survival Library

Prepper's Home Defense: Security Strategies to Protect Your Family by Any Means Necessary

As always, we need to be smart when we prep, get creative in how you achieve your goals and always keep an eye on your budget and your master plan.  Going broke before the SHTF will not help anyone.  Even if you do only one activity or buy only one prep a paycheck, you will still be more prepared than you are now.  This is a way of living and a mindset that grows with you over time.If you didn't get this when I suggested it before I will remind you one more time to read this book!

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Paycheck 6- Dental Health

Dental Health

Dental Preps:

Prepper Projects:

  1. Go to the dentist and get an annual check-up and cleaning.

  2. Begin brushing your teeth for at least 1-2 minutes, floss at least once daily,

  3. Practice better oral care now to prevent having issues in the future, nothing hurts more than tooth pain

Food Projects

  1. Date perishable goods with a permanent marker.

  2. Find a storage area in the home where emergency food supplies can be placed. Think outside the box! ( Under beds, in a hall closet)

  3. Start clearing out the junk and reorganize your cabinets. It is amazing how much room you can create if you just take the time to plan it out. Word to the wise don't through out anything that could be a useful prep!

  4. Organize your pantry and begin creating an inventory list of the items you have according to categories

Reminder To Prep That Pantry

  • 1 gallon of water per day for each member of the family (i.e., 1-2 weeks worth).

  • 2 bottles of juice per family member

  • 2 canned goods (e.g., meat, veggies, soup, and fruit) per family member.

  • 1 each of the following food condiments: Peanut butter, jelly, honey, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce

  • 2 drink mixes/tea/coffee per family member

  • Spices (e.g., salt, pepper, taco seasoning, apple pie seasoning, etc.)

  • 1 gallon of cooking oil

  • 2 each of the following pre-packaged foods: beans, dried peas, rice, noodles, oats, grains, cereals and pasta

  • 2 bags of flour (Note: Those of you who have wheat allergies, click here for alternatives.)

  • Ramen noodles

  • Powdered milk

  • Powdered potatoes

  • Infant Formula –Even if you don't have a baby this mix can offer a much needed immunity boost! If you prefer not to buy this formula think about ensure or other powdered shakes to help supply you with nutrients and vitamins.

Paycheck 7- Medical Supplies & Prepper Education

Medical Supplies & Prepper Education

Education For Prepper's

Medical Preps

Suggested Projects

1. Re-examine emergencies and disasters you need to prepare for.

2. Take some time and brainstorm potential disaster scenarios you may face and how you might want to deal with them.  By defining what it is you want to prepare for, you can further define what preps you may need to prioritize.

3. Start learning new skills that will help you on your path to becoming more self reliant:

  • Fire making skills

  • How to filter water

  • How to garden

  • First aid

  • How to build shelters

  • Hunting

4. Create a first aid kit for your home, Office, or Bug Out Bag.

5. Start To get into shape

6. Practice basic first-aid 

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Paycheck 9- Food Preservation

Food Preservation

Food is a huge part of our lives  both for nourishment and social interaction.  food brings us together and can ultimately tear us apart.  A hungry man is a dangerous man.  This is why it is crucial that you start learning how to preserve food and how to store it safely.  If you are going to take this mission on you will need to read books, watch YouTube videos, and learn from someone that knows what they are doing. 

It's not rocket science so don't shy away from it.  You just need to make sure you follow proper guidelines and techniques when handling and storing food.  The entire point behind prepping is to stay a live so don't let your own preps kill you! On a positive note, food preservation is a fantastic skill to have and it is very fulfilling.  I love eating a pasta sauce on a cold winter's night that came from my summer garden! So go out and grow it, hunt it, and then preserve it!

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1. Research: Begin researching and finding resources to have on hand for the different food preservation methods. There are some great resources for preserving food on different homesteading websites and even homesteading magazines. Check Out Our YouTube Channel for suggested videos!

2. Food Preservation: Practice makes perfect! So, start practicing today. You need to learn about canning and growing food.

3. Garden: Start a garden so you can grow food to preserve for later use. If you’re limited on space try the Square Foot Garden Method!

4. Food Storage: ind a safe, dry area in the home to store your longer-term food supplies. Those who are tight on space can use creative methods such as shelving units high in their closets, extra bedrooms, under the bed or closets. As long as the space is dry, is free from temperature fluctuations, and is large enough to store the food it will work. It is best not to use a garage or attic for a food storage area due to the drastic temperature fluctuations that occur in these areas of the home.

5. Food Supply: Make a list of what types of long-term foods you plan on storing for your long-term food supply. Those that have family members with special dietary needs should do further research on which types of foods they will need.

6. Practice using your food storage tools on short-term foods to ensure that you understand how the  tools work. If you have leftovers use your food sealer to store them for later use. Dehydrate meats into jerky or preserve fruits in a dehydrator for latter use!

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