Prepping for Beginners: How to Start Prepping in 90 Days

Are you new to prepping and feeling overwhelmed by the thought of getting started? Prepping doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavor. With a 90-day plan, you can gradually build your emergency preparedness supplies and knowledge, without breaking the bank or feeling too overwhelmed.

build your emergency preparedness supplies and knowledge

Here’s a simple guide on how to start prepping in 90 days:

Week 1-4: Start with the basics

  • Create a list of emergency supplies you need for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and first-aid supplies.
  • Stock up on a 3-day supply of non-perishable food and water for each person in your household.
  • Invest in a reliable emergency radio and a first-aid kit.

Week 5-8: Expand your supplies

  • Increase your food and water supplies to a 2-week supply.
  • Purchase a good quality tent or shelter for your family.
  • Invest in a good quality water filtration system.

Week 9-12: Enhance your prepping skills

  • Learn basic survival skills like starting a fire, building a shelter, and purifying water.
  • Join a local prepper group or online community to learn from other experienced preppers.
  • Practice using your emergency supplies, so you know how to use them when it really counts.

By following this 90-day prepping plan, you’ll have the essential supplies and knowledge to better protect yourself and your loved ones in case of an emergency. Remember, prepping is a journey, not a destination, so keep learning and building your supplies over time.

Don’t worry, you can become prepared for anything in just 90 days!

protect yourself and your loved ones in case of an emergency

Here’s some more tips to help you start prepping in 90 days:

Week 1-2: Research and Planning

Make a plan: Before you begin prepping, it’s important to have a plan in place. Determine the types of emergencies you may face in your area and create a plan for each scenario.

  • Research potential disasters and emergencies in your area
  • Identify your family’s specific needs and vulnerabilities
  • Create a budget and a prepping checklist

Week 3-4: Emergency Food and Water

Gather emergency supplies: Start with the basics such as a first aid kit, flashlights, and batteries. Then gradually add to your supplies over time, including survival food, water storage, and shelter options.

  • Stock up on non-perishable food items
  • Store water for emergencies

Week 5-6: First Aid Kit and Emergency Supplies

Build a bug out bag: A bug out bag is a portable kit that contains essential items to help you survive for 72 hours. Make sure your bug out bag includes basic supplies such as food, water, shelter, and clothing.

Gather emergency supplies: Start with the basics such as a first aid kit, flashlights, and batteries. Then gradually add to your supplies over time, including survival food, water storage, and shelter options.

  • Assemble a comprehensive first aid kit
  • Purchase and organize emergency supplies like flashlights, batteries, and communication devices

Week 7-8: Personal Protection and Security

  • Purchase self-defense tools
  • Evaluate home security measures

Week 9-10: Shelter and Hygiene

  • Stock up on hygiene essentials like soap and hand sanitizer
  • Plan for alternative shelter options if necessary

Week 11-12: Practice and Review

Learn survival skills: Knowing how to start a fire, filter water, and navigate without a GPS can be crucial in a disaster scenario. Take classes or watch online tutorials to learn these essential survival skills.

  • Practice emergency drills with your family
  • Review and update your prepping plan and checklist
you can become better prepared for whatever emergencies may come your way

By following these steps, you can start prepping in just 90 days. Remember, prepping is a process, and it’s important to take things one step at a time. Start small and gradually build up your supplies and skills over time. With dedication and persistence, you can become better prepared for whatever emergencies may come your way.

 

Why It’s Important To Add A First Aid Kit To Your Survival Preps

Why It’s Important To Add A First Aid Kit To Your Survival Preps

You would think that everyone would understand the obvious, adding a first aid kit to your survival planning and preps. But like many things this is one survival item often overlooked.

Whether it’s a natural disaster, car crash or a zombie outbreak, medical treatment will always be needed in an emergency situation.

We suggest that you consider having at least 3 different types of first aid kits:

While kit contents will vary, your basic kit should include at least the following:

  • Bandages
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Gauze pads
  • Iodine or similar prep pads
  • Alcohol prep pads
  • Butterfly bandages
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Medical adhesive tape
  • Aspirin and/or non-aspirin pain relievers

The intermediate kit will include more of each of the above items, plus the following:

  • Larger adhesive bandages
  • Smelling salts or ammonia inhalants
  • Ace-type bandages for strains and sprains
  • Several sizes of sterile pads
  • Rolls of gauze
  • Antiseptic towlets
  • Thermometer
  • Snake bite poison extractor
  • Tweezers
  • Safety pins
  • Moleskin
  • Rubber (latex) gloves
  • Burn medication
  • Anti-itch treatment
  • Sun screen
  • Diarrhea medication
  • Eye drops
  • Basic first aid instructions

Your more extensive deluxe medical kit can be expected to include not only the above, but some or all of the following:

  • Special bandages, such as conforming, trauma and field dressings
  • Rubbing alcohol for sterilization
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Betadine
  • Scissors
  • Forceps
  • Scalpels
  • Hemostats
  • Sterile sutures, in several sizes
  • Wound probe
  • Mouth-to-mouth shield
  • Instant hot pack
  • Instant cold pack
  • Prep pads
  • Eye pads
  • Sponges
  • Cotton balls
  • Burn treatments
  • Dental tools
  • Splint materials
  • In-depth first aid/surgical guide
  • Cold medication
  • Decongestant
  • Antihistamine
  • Colloidal silver

If you need access to prescription medicines, you should consider stocking up on them now and adding these:

  • Broad spectrum antibiotic
  • Antibiotics for sinus infections, strep throat and other common “flu” ailments
  • Pain killers
  • Super Glue –  a way to deal with lacerations (a fairly common injury) other than just “band-aids.”
  •  Surgical stapler
  • Tampons and maxi pads as a way to apply pressure and control bleeding from a more serious injury.
  • Duct tape

Also, adding a medical encyclopedia with detail and instructions for basic surgical and other medical procedures would be good to have on hand. You might even invest in taking a First Aid training course at your local Junior College or continuing education center.

Year Zero Survival has a great selection of survival first aid kits for the home, car, and workplace.  Now is the time to act, be prepared.