Practical Prepping Podcast

Emergency Communications and Identifying Your Local Threats

When cell service fails, how will you reach your family? Mark and Krista explore emergency communication options, including two-way radios, ham radio, satellite messenger

Emergency Communication and First Aid: GMRS Radios, IFAKs, and PFAKs

Cell phones are great until service disappears, batteries die, or your group gets separated. In this episode, we explain how GMRS radios can help families, campers, off-r

Keeping Perishable Food Safe When The Power Is Out; And Refreshing Our EDC, Car, And Bug-out Bags.

We have several in the practical Prepping Private Facebook Group and other groups who have asked about how to keep frozen and refrigerated foods safe during a power outag

Our Personal Everyday Carry Handgun Setups, And The ReadyFam App

In this episode, we break down two personal everyday carry setups. Krista shares why she carries the Smith and Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ, and Mark discusses his Springfiel

Inflation Busting Ideas: Practical Ways to Save Money and Prepare for Inflation or Recession

In this episode of Practical Prepping, we discuss practical inflation busting ideas to help you stretch your money and prepare for uncertain economic times. As groceries,

Prepping for People Who Live Alone or Whose Spouse Cannot Help

Preparedness advice often assumes there are multiple capable adults in the home, but that is not always reality. Some people live alone, and others have a spouse who may

What to Do When an Emergency Happens Away From Home

What happens if an emergency starts while you are not home? In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked problem of being away from your supplies when roads close, ce

Extreme Heat Preparedness: How to Stay Safe and Cool During Extreme Heat

Today’s episode of Practical Prepping focuses on staying safe during extreme heat, especially if the air conditioner goes out or you have to be outside. We discuss practi

The Core Categories Every Prepper Should Cover

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 need

Survival Uses for Ordinary Office Supplies

Preparedness is not only about buying specialized gear. It is also about recognizing how everyday items can solve urgent problems when normal systems fail. In this episod

Choosing the Right Generator: Gasoline, Propane, Natural Gas, Diesel, or Solar

In this episode, we explore the world of home backup power and break down the essentials of generators and solar power systems. From portable solar generators to gasoline

Building A 30 Day Buffer On A Budget and Handling Heat Related Illnesses

If your paycheck stopped for thirty days, would your household stay steady or start scrambling by week two? If extreme heat knocked out the power, would you know how to

17 Overlooked Everyday Items With Real Survival Uses

Walk through your house with me for a minute. That baking sheet in your oven? It’s not just for cookies, it’s a radio antenna ground plane, a cooking surface over coals,

Redneck Engineering and the Lost Art of Self Reliance

What if survival is not about expensive gear but about mindset? Redneck engineering proves that resilience comes from creativity, grit, and knowing how to use what is alr

Flooding Is One of America’s Deadliest Weather Hazards. These Decisions and Actions Save Lives and Property

Flooding kills more Americans each year than many storms that get far more headlines. Over 100 lives are lost annually, and most of those deaths follow the same predictab

Emergency Evacuation and Getting Family Onboard in Prepping

Emergency preparedness is more than checklists and supplies. It is about making critical decisions under pressure and navigating the emotions that come with them. In this

Get-Home Bag Food Guide: Lightweight, Heat-Stable, Ready-to-Eat Options

A get home bag is designed to get you home within 24 to 72 hours. It is not a long term survival kit. The goal is simple. Carry efficient fuel that supports movement, not

Power Outage, Gas Savings, and Forgotten Small Things

This episode has three segments: Building A Lights Out Kit, Paying Less At The Gas Pump, and Often Forgotten Small Things. Mentioned In This Episode: ReadyFam Preparedn

12 Military Principles That Improve Our Preparedness Plan

What can preppers learn from the military? In this episode, we look at 12 proven military principles that can strengthen your preparedness plan. From logistics and redund

Road Trip Readiness: Preparing Your Vehicle for Travel

If you were stuck on the side of the road, or hung up in stand-still traffic for three hours this summer, would you be comfortable… or suffering?  Most people assume the