Prepper’s Guide for 2024 – 9 Things to Do To Be Prepared
With the growing negative happenings over the past several years like political divide, COVID, inflation, war, etc., it’s best to be prepared for the worst and have all the supplies ready in case the SHTF. Here is the prepper’s guide for 2024.
The 9 things you can do to be prepared in 2024 are: 1. Stock up on food, 2. Stock up on water, 3. Prepare water containers, 4. Have an effective water filtering system, 5. Regulate your body temperature, 6. Have extra clothing ready, 7. Have the right footwear and headgear, 8. Communications & self-defense, 9. Have suitable shelter
1. Stock up on Food
2020 taught us that preparing is a very possible situation and could happen anytime with the world having no knowledge of what to do for a while.
The most important thing that people hoarded was the supply for sustenance. It is one of the most important things you’ll need when sudden lockdowns or something similar happens again.
Stock up on food that can last long is important to note. Canned food and instant meals are good to have. They can help prepare meals easier and can be packed with lots of energy.
2. Stock Up On Water
Just as much as food is concerned, water and hydration are equally important so we divided water into different categories.
People can survive on water alone for a few days, and having a supply good for a few days can help a lot with survival. But people will need at least 1 gallon of water a day for survival.
Plus, don’t forget about your pets! Your furry family members will require just as much water as they do at home.
3. Prepare Plastic Water Containers
As mentioned above, we’re going to divide the water supply into different categories and the second on we would love to tackle is water containers.
Since hydration is so important, having clean and long-lasting water containers can provide more fuel for your body.
Plastic water containers keep your water safe and away from contamination. If space is an issue, most plastic containers can be stacked up and can carry as much as 3-5 gallons or a drum. Just make sure you store them in a cool and dark place.
4. Have a Proper Water Filtering System
When all of your stored potable water is gone, finding a source of running water is vital. Although most external water sources may not be drinkable, learning how to filter or having tools to filter water can give you an unlimited supply.
There are other ways to purify water. One of which is boiling them to remove unwanted bacteria. Another is using bleach to clean out the water.
5. Regulate Your Body Temperature
Always keep your body warm during cold days and make sure your body breathes during hot days.
During the summer season, wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color to keep cool. Cotton clothing is cooler than synthetics.
On hot days, do chores in the early part of the day while it is cool. Try to spend time inside where there is a cooler or air conditioner during the hottest parts of the day.
6. Have Extra Clothing Ready
During the winter season, wearing multiple layers of clothing will help to keep your body temperature up. It gets complicated for the winter months since you have to keep your body warm most of the time. And keeping warm requires a lot of warm clothes. Wearing extra clothes can help you warm your body. Wearing Long Johns, warm jackets, gloves, and layering up can go a long way.
For more info on keeping warm, check out our related post here: 7 Best Ways To Keep Warm During A Power Outage
7. Have The Right Footwear and Headgear
Whether you’re preparing for the cold or hot months, consider having the appropriate footwear and headgear for every situation.
For the cold days, a warm wool hat can keep your head warm and a hat to protect your face and head on piercing hot days from the sun.
8. Communications and Self-Defense
You can never anticipate what will happen if SHTF. The world may crumble and you could be the only person left in your area or everything comes crashing down on you. You just have to remember to always be prepared for the worst case scenario. HAM radios, Citizen’s Band (CB) radios, and even walkie-talkies may provide an effective means of communication with your community or family.
Self-defense weapons and even hand-to-hand combat techniques may spell the difference between life and death. Take a self-defense course or sign up for martial arts, perhaps choose a style that teaches the use of weapons.
9. Have Suitable Shelter
Whether you’re taking shelter from your own home or being out in the open, having a roof above your head and walls to keep you safe should be enough for personal space. As a prepper, you should know how to build a shelter in case you’re in the woods.
Bonus: First Aid Kit
This one we didn’t include in the top 10 since first aid kits should be on a prepper at all times. Any type of emergency can happen and having the right materials to mend yourself from cuts, bruises or sickness is worth having.
Following this prepper’s guide can help you be prepared for fallout and survive on your own in case of SHTF.
Summary
In this article, we have briefly covered the 9 Things to do to be prepared for anything in 2024. Most of these things are common sense, but when we are in the middle of a catastrophe, it is difficult to think of everything we need to do. Hopefully this guide will help you to at least organize your thoughts about preparing for the worst case scenario. Please feel free to leave us any comments you may have relative to this Prepper’s Guide.
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