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You’ve heard the frustration. You’ve seen the memes. Maybe you’ve even wondered — what does FEMA actually do? In this episode of we look beneath the public perception to uncover FEMA’s real purpose, its response process, and how that understanding can make you more personally prepared for disaster.We’ll pull back the curtain on how FEMA coordinates federal disaster relief, supports state and local governments, and what practical steps you can take to make sure your family doesn’t just survive a crisis, but recovers faster because of the groundwork you’ve laid. Full episode notes: Episode 529

It's not a conspiracy, and we bring proof of that today from our own phones and computers.We are talking about Government Over Reach, and you had better believe that they are listening, and watching, and still being nosey.Expanded Show NotesIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

 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/444Expanded Show NotesIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

Are you the reason your prepping efforts might fail? Could your own actions, or inactions, be setting you up for disaster when a crisis hits? What if, despite all your efforts, you're unknowingly ensuring your survival plan collapses when it matters most?Mentioned In This Episode:Muirhead Canning (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15)  Expanded Show NotesDownload The Episode HereIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

We've all seen the memes of the 400 lb dude carrying a 400 lb bug out bagEverything 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 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/465If you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of two ways (or both).(1) Buy Us A  Cup of Coffee --->  CLICK HERE          OR(2)  By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE               (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsite: www.practicalprepping.infoEmail at [email protected] Sponsors:ProLine Digital Grouphttps://www.prolinedigitalgroup.comEmail: [email protected] Curtis Kniveshttps://www.facebook.com/JimcurtisknivesEmail Jim:  [email protected] music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2024, P3 Media Group, and Practical Prepping Podcast

"In today’s episode we are discussing How to make safe drinking water, calculate post-disaster calorie needs, master the art of bugging in, and reduce your dependence on survival gear."Mentioned In This Episode:Muirhead Canning (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15)  Getting Started In Prepping and Building A 72-Hour Emergency Kit WorkshopExpanded Show NotesDownload The Episode HereIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

When it comes to preparedness, it’s easy to get distracted by shiny gear and high-tech gadgets. But here’s the truth: batteries die, circuits fry, and the grid can go dark without warning. Real preparedness is about resilience. In this episode, we’ll cover three practical areas of prepping you can strengthen today.Evaluating your core preps for bugging in, Leaning on low-tech solutions when the gadgets fail, and Building situational awareness - the invisible skill that keeps you ahead of danger. Mentioned In This Episode:Muirhead Canning (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15)  Getting Started In Prepping and Building A 72-Hour Emergency Kit WorkshopExpanded Show NotesFeatured Items - including Mr. Heater, Bug Buddy indoor safe propane heaterDownload The Episode HereIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

We've long touted being the "Practical Prepping" folks, and today's show is as practical as it gets; using common, everyday items for emergency preparedness. How many of these ordinary products are in YOUR house?Mentioned In This Episode:Muirhead Canning (Discount code PREP10)Expanded Show NotesDownload The Episode HereIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

Four reasons why we prep that you can share with friends and family to encourage them to prep.We will be offering a live Zoom workshop on September 4, 2025, at 7:00 pm CDT.  We'll be teaching "Getting started in prepping and building your 72 hour emergency kit" and we'll be having a question and answer session afterward.The workshop will be only $7, and registration will open on Friday, August 14th.  Go to practicalprepping.info/workshop to add your name to the waiting list to be notified when registration opens.Mentioned In This Episode:Muirhead Canning (Discount code PREP10)Practical Prepping CoursesWeekly Newsletter & Free PDFExpanded Show NotesDownload The Episode HereIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

Have you ever had the thought that What’s In Your Pockets Could Save Your Day or Your Life?Do you wonder why some folks seem to have the answer to every crisis—whether it's a power outage, a busted zipper, or something more serious? It’s probably not luck—it’s their EDC, their everyday carry setup. Today, we’ll dig into the EDC items preppers actually rely on, from the basics they carry everywhere, to the small upgrades that can make a huge difference when things go sideways. Don’t worry, you won’t need cargo pants with 12 pockets—or a purse the size of a suitcase—to get prepared.We're talking EDC Essentials for Real-World EmergenciesMentioned In This Episode:Muirhead Canning (Discount code PREP10)1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15)Practical Prepping CoursesWeekly Newsletter & Free PDFProof Minimalist Wallets  (Discount code: Prepper)Expanded Show NotesDownload The Episode HereIf you find value in the podcast, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping CoursesMuirhead Cannery   (541) 298-1660 (Discount code PREP10)Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast