Becoming a frugal prepper has to be a priority if you realize that you’re spending too much on prepping. Let’s see the ways to ensure you aren’t hurting your finances through prepping. Financial sustainability is, after all, a key to self-reliance.
Tips for Becoming a Frugal Prepper
Do Not Break the Bank
These days, there is hardly a shortage of new products to add to your gear collection. Some of these products are more effective, and others are even unnecessary. But trust “experts” to give you one thousand and one reasons to buy a “modern” hatchet when you already have a tomahawk. You must buy only the necessary gear.
You also have to figure out which of your survival experts can be trusted. All these will help to ensure you don’t break on wasteful ventures.
Exercise Common Sense
The longer you spend in the prepper community, the more you get to see some dumb suggestions. I don’t understand the logic behind encouraging preppers to buy the latest EMP gadgets. There’s no need to ask people to wear gas masks everywhere they go to stay safe in case an aerosol attack ever gets launched. Think about what your experts suggest before splurging on them. Also, avoid luxury prepping gear when you haven’t acquired the very basic tools. Go for the affordable gear as a starter. It’s common sense.
It is also necessary to consider where you live and the disasters that are more likely to occur there. By doing so, you can figure out the type of gear to buy. People living in California know to prepare well for droughts, while those in Oklahoma prepare more for tornadoes. Don’t splurge thousands on a Faraday cage in preparation for an EMP when you haven’t even sorted out a regular supply of food and water.
Develop Your Skills
Skill development is essential to your preparations against disaster. Simple skills such as packing your BOB to the more complex ones like hunting in the woods have to be learned, and you can do so at no cost. The prepper with the most fancy gear won’t stand a chance of survival compared to a survivalist who packs very few but is well skilled to manage. You should spend more time on YouTube, books, and podcasts instead of shopping endlessly. The best investment you can make is investing in yourself. You’re spending only your time after all.
Stay Informed
Like I have mentioned, there are influencers out there who just want to make sales. They will go to any length to get you to buy what they are selling. On the other hand, you can check out plenty of resources for the right information. Read books, listen to podcasts and join communities. If you can’t be chanced to read books, then devote a little of your time to following reliable survival blogs.
Conclusion on Becoming a Frugal Prepper
Becoming a frugal prepper does not require much. It is mostly about your common sense. You can surely think for yourself, so consider the important factors before buying a gear or conducting an exercise. Financial smartness is a target to meet.