We've all seen the memes of the 400 lb dude carrying a 400 lb bug out bag Everything he could ever want in there. That's not at all practical. Actually, many of us probably carry more in our bags than we need, and that adds weight, especially in a get home bag we might have to wear for an extended period of time. On today's episode we are going to discuss How To Practice "Minimalist Prepping" In Our Get Home Bags, and these principles can be practiced in our prepping at home as well. If you...

When society is faced with a major disruption, major natural disaster, pandemic lock downs, or the outbreak of war, the first items to become scarce often reflect essential needs and survival priorities.  Today, we are going to discuss twenty-nine items that may become scarce after a natural disaster or other SHTF event, and we may want to stock some of these before an event occurs.  Mentioned in this episode: Previous Episode on building first aid...

We have two segments on today’s episode:  Segment 1, Dealing with Acid Reflux now, and if the grid goes down. Segment 2, Pest control for pesky critters that want to get in our garages and our house.  Mentioned in this episode:  Magic Mind, Special Offer - FREE sample pack (ONE Episode Only Offer) https://www.magicmind.com/PRACTICALTRIAL - get a 3 sample pack for free If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links mentioned in the episode, you'll...

Today, we are talking about Twenty One Urban survival tips for city preppers, but many of these tips apply to prepping regardless of where you are. Mentioned in this episode:      askralphpodcast.com      Practical Prepping First Aid Kits episode # 423 If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links mentioned in the episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/462 If you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little? You...

No new episode today due to mark having shingles. Check out one of our 461 episodes already recorded. Here's the link: Practicalprepping.info/podcast We'll be back on Thursday.

We've said several times that we are concerned about the possibility of recesssion or depression coming in the near future. The signs are there. More and more economists are agreeing with us. What can we as individual practical preppers do to get ready, just in case it does happen. So, We're going to talk about that on this "Ask The Expert" today, with Ralph Estep, Jr. askralph.com askralphpodcast.com If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links...

In the world of prepping, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of acquiring gear, stocking up on supplies, and fortifying your defenses. However, one crucial principle often overlooked is the simple fact that you can't eat gear. We have two episodes today: "You can't eat gear", and "non-medication ways to deal with arthritis, now or in a grid-down event." Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link: ...

In this two-segment episode, we discuss pre-hospital emergency care we can all use in the case of a heart attack, either in ourselves or in the case of a loved one, or even a total stranger. We also discuss choosing and using oxygen absorbers in storing food long-term. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalprepping.info/podcast If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the...

Does your life get all chaotic at times, and does that create a lot of stress in your life? Today, we are going to talk about How to manage that stress, in prepping and in life Even though this is an important episode, we did have a lot of fun recording it, and we hope you enjoy it as much listening as we did recording it. Mentioned in the episode: https://www.askralphpodcast.com/best-todo-list/ https://www.askralphpodcast.com/setting-smart-financial-goals/ Practical Prepping Episode #323,...

We have two segments for you today. After a natural disaster, there are several items that many people may not have on hand but may be needed for survival and recovery. We are going to use an exercise scenario of a category three hurricane. That's the first segment.  In the second segment, (starting at 31:25) we are going to address the warning that Texas authorities gave to their residents in the path of the total eclipse on April 8, 2024. It panicked some people, so we are going to dig into...

How To Balance Faith With Prepping Today, we are discussing balancing faith with preparedness involves integrating spiritual principles with practical preparedness.We depend on our faith in God, but the Bible teaches us to be prepared. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalprepping.info/podcast If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links mentioned in the episode,...

It's important to study history and learn from the experiences. The Great Depression, a challenging period in history, offers several lessons that can be applied to prepping. This first segment is more about the hard times we may come to face, not about surviving some great apocalyptic event leaving us grid down for an extended times. The 2nd segment details my recent bout with strep throat and an upper respiratory infection, which caused me to ponder how I would have fared in a grid-down...

We usually think of preppers as country dwellers, but actually, city prepping could be even more essential should the need for survival skills really kick in. If you live in an apartment, you probably lack space, but there are many situations you can prepare for should the need ever occur. Here are twelve tips for the apartment prepper, and they work in any small space. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link: ...

Today we have three segments. One about beating procrastination, a Medical Monday segment on dealing with broken collarbones, and a segment on prepper uses for salt. Two podcasts recommended in the episode:      livewellandflourish.com      askralphpodcast.com Alabama, don't forget next weekend, Friday February 23-25th is tax-free preparedness weekend. There is a chart of eligible items on the Practical Prepping Facebook page and our website. Please share this podcast with your friends,...

Eight Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide In this episode we cover eight uses for hydrogen peroxide and in our Communications Corner segment we discuss some excuses not to get a ham radio license and it's uses in emergency situations. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalprepping.info/podcast If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links mentioned in the episode, you'll find...

Chris Weatherman, also known A. American, or Angery American, (not a typo) is the author of twenty-two books, including The Survivalist Series."  His book, "Going Home" was one of the early books in the post apocalyptic genre, and it's a good read. Chris is a life-long student of survival skills, a teacher and speaker, and an expert on survival skills.  This is an interview with him, where we discuss getting started in solar power, and a little bit about HAM radio and it's importance in...

Preppers are often concerned about the effects that an EMP or a CME would have on our world. CME is something over which man has no control. EMP is a politicized weapon of war that would cause and immediate world war. What if there is a weapon of far greater danger, and could be unleashed on a single country, and effectively destroy that country, without firing a shot? Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link: ...

Today, we have two segments on the podcast. The first is "A Constitutional Moment" where we cover the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The second segment is a "Question Of The Month" segment where we have compiled your answers to the  January Question Of The Month. We also reveal the February 2024 "Question Of The Month:" "Have you ever received resistance to prepping from family members, and if so, how did you handle that?" Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and...

Dr. Arthur T. Bradley is a widely recognized expert on the subject of the effects of CMEs and EMPs, having done extensive research on the subjects.  Dr. Bradley holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Auburn University and is employed by NASA. He definitively answers questions that are often debated in the prepper community and clears up some misinformation.  On our Medical Monday segment, Krista discusses five types of emergency medications we must have prepped. Please share this...

Today, we have three segments. The  first is What people wished they had, or had more of, going through the arctic freeze, ice, and snow this week. The second segment is prepping for the elderly during winter. And the third is on oregano oil, how to make it and how to use it. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalprepping.info/podcast If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along...

We have three segments today. In the gear segment, we cover types of batteries. In the Medical Monday segment, we cover signs, symptoms, and treatment of Frostbite. In the third segment, "Things We Should Know" we cover the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalprepping.info/podcast If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links...

Practical Prepping is making some major changes for 2024, and we reveal those on today's episode. The podcast has had a Facebook page for a long time, but in order to increase interaction and help members become a community, and to explore prepping efforts on a deeper level, we have started a private Practical Prepping Facebook group. You are invited, and here's the link:  Practical Prepping Facebook Group. We have reinstated our Twitter page (Now called X) You can follow us here:...

What's in YOUR bag? What needs to be? What does NOT need to be in your bag? Inquiring minds want to know and that's what we are going to cover today - the Every Day Carry bag. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link:  https://www.practicalprepping.info/podcast If you would like to have the expanded notes on today's episode, along with the links mentioned in the episode, you'll find them at practicalprepping.info/444 Would you...

A ship doesn't leave the harbor without knowing where the next port of call will be. The Captain charts a course for the trip but makes course corrections along the way according to the winds and the currents, to be sure the ship arrives at the right harbor. Today, we're going to talk about setting our course with prepping goals for 2024 and how to reach them. Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and on social media accounts. Here's the link: ...