The Core Categories Every Prepper Should Cover

The Core Categories Every Prepper Should Cover

August 17, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 566

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This episode discusses the essential categories of prepping and the importance of balance in preparedness.

In this episode, we look at the major categories of prepping and why balance matters. Preparedness is more than food, firearms, or gear. We discuss starting with the needs that apply to nearly every emergency, including water, food, finances, first aid, sanitation, shelter, lighting, power, communications, safety, and security. We share some practical advice on avoiding debt, building emergency savings, storing shelf stable foods, purifying water, preparing get home bags, and deve...

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Hosts: Mark Lawley, Krista Lawley

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