Prepper School Vol. 22: How to Prep on a Budget

Published on April 12, 2022
Duration: 60:28

This video provides a comprehensive guide to prepping on a budget, emphasizing mindset, prioritization, and resourcefulness. It covers strategies for acquiring essential supplies like food, water, and firearms without overspending, leveraging thrift stores, military surplus, and DIY projects. The importance of creating a prioritized list, setting a budget, and practicing delayed gratification is highlighted throughout.

Quick Summary

Prepping on a budget requires a strategic mindset, focusing on the Rule of Threes for survival priorities: air, harsh conditions, water, food, self-defense, and medical. Leverage cost-effective sources like military surplus, thrift stores, and DIY projects, while practicing delayed gratification and disciplined saving for essential gear.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Prepper School Vol. 22
  2. 03:02The Cost of Prepping and Budgeting
  3. 04:02Mindset and Knowledge Acquisition
  4. 05:58Making a Prioritized List
  5. 08:46Water Storage Solutions
  6. 10:01Prioritizing Survival Needs (Rule of Threes)
  7. 11:14Inventorying Your Preps
  8. 12:44Setting and Sticking to a Budget
  9. 13:06Saving for Big Ticket Items
  10. 14:38Finding Extra Income for Prepping
  11. 15:01Gardening on a Budget
  12. 15:37Affordable Gear Sources (Thrift Stores, Surplus)
  13. 18:36Shopping Smart at Flea Markets and Yard Sales
  14. 20:15Online Marketplaces and Friends
  15. 21:14Q&A Session Begins
  16. 21:21Farmland for Sustainability
  17. 21:56Saltwater Desalination
  18. 23:11Food Shortage Predictions
  19. 25:11Mylar Bags and Long-Term Storage Books
  20. 26:44Pet Prepping
  21. 27:53Steel Cased Ammunition Discussion
  22. 29:36Apartment Prepping Video Request
  23. 30:32DIY Projects and Skill Building
  24. 32:38Organization and Maintenance
  25. 33:14The Importance of Maintenance
  26. 34:09Free Prepping Tips
  27. 34:49Constant Saving and Cash Reserves
  28. 35:42Avoiding Convenience Store Spending
  29. 36:21Reducing Dining Out Expenses
  30. 37:42Storage Solutions and Decluttering
  31. 38:31Having Garage Sales
  32. 39:52Discipline and Saving Windfalls
  33. 40:45Using eBay for Used Gear
  34. 41:39Discipline is Freedom (Jocko Willink)
  35. 42:27Building an Emergency Fund
  36. 44:55Little by Little Prepping
  37. 45:37Q&A: Freeze Drying, Low-Sodium Food, Oxygen Absorbers
  38. 49:25Expired Water Filtration
  39. 50:47Explaining Prepping to Skeptics
  40. 52:40Berkey vs. Bottled Water vs. Freeze-Dried Food
  41. 53:57Year-Round Rain Catchment Systems
  42. 55:22Berkey Bacteria Concerns
  43. 56:29Meeting Your Group and Checking Preps
  44. 57:04Alexa Pure vs. Berkey Water Filter
  45. 58:07Trail Mix as a Staple
  46. 58:33Wrap-up and Sponsor Mentions
  47. 59:53Guest and Sponsor Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most important priorities for prepping on a budget?

The most critical priorities for prepping, especially on a budget, are based on the Rule of Threes: ensuring you have resources for 3 minutes without air, 3 hours in harsh conditions, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food, and adequate self-defense and medical supplies. Addressing these core needs first ensures you're focusing your limited funds on survival essentials.

How can I find affordable gear for prepping?

To prep on a budget, explore cost-effective options like military surplus stores, thrift shops, yard sales, and flea markets. These sources often provide durable, tested gear at a fraction of the retail price, allowing you to acquire essential items without breaking the bank. Always cross-reference with your prioritized list.

What is the best way to store water for long-term preparedness?

While bottled water is convenient, a reliable water filter system like a Big Berkey is a more sustainable long-term solution for water preparedness. It allows you to purify water from various sources, making it safer to drink. Storing water in food-grade containers in a cool, dark place is also recommended.

How can I save money for larger prepping purchases?

Saving for larger prepping items involves disciplined financial management. Set a budget, cut unnecessary expenses like dining out, and consider selling unneeded items. Put saved money into a dedicated envelope or savings account, practicing delayed gratification to accumulate funds for significant purchases like water filters or quality gear.

What are some effective ways to reduce spending on everyday items to fund prepping?

To fund prepping, significantly reduce spending on non-essentials like daily coffee runs, convenience store snacks, and frequent dining out. These small, recurring expenses add up considerably. Redirecting that saved money into a dedicated prep fund or emergency savings account can quickly build resources for essential supplies.

Related News

All News →

More General Videos You Might Like

More from SensiblePrepper

View all →