Prepping in Small Spaces

Many people think they do not have the space to be a Prepper. When they watch programs like Dooms Day Preppers and see people with 2 - 3 years of food storage costing thousands of dollars and requiring a lot of storage space, they get discouraged and give up even before they start. But let me tell you, they also had to start small.

My wife and I started prepping when we lived in a three bedroom condo. One of the bedrooms was the size of a large walk-in closet. We decided to turn that room into our prepper room. The room ended up holding four heavy duty storage shelves with 5 shelves each and a 5 cf Freezer. We were in our early sixties.

You could also convert a two bedroom condo or apartment if the second bedroom is not being used on a regular basis. How often do you have company? Once or twice a year? That room could be put to better use as a Prepper Room. For company, give them your bedroom and you sleep on an air mattress or buy a sleep sofa. Use your imagination.

We enjoy doing a lot of our own long term food storage. But we also buy items from long term food storage companies. These companies are especially great if you work or if you are not interested in do-it-yourself. It does take a lot of time.

Most of the long term food items you buy come in a No. 10 can.  These are easily stored in a closet, on top of cabinets, behind furniture or under a bed. As long as they are not opened, they will last for 15 to 25 years if stored properly. These items are delivered directly to your door so there is no reason why you should not be prepared for any event.

Here are some companies to get you started.

http://www.carolinareadiness.com/    

http://www.honeyville.com/

http://www.samsclub.com/    Did you know that Sam's Club had Emergency Supplies.

                                          When the Sam's Club initial screen comes up
                                                  Move your cursor over the 'Grocery' tab - Do not click
                                                              another window will be displayed
                                                  Look for 'Emergency Foods & Supplies' and click on it
                                                  On the left side of the page you will see 'Catagories'
                                                  Click on the first category to get you started
                                                  Good hunting

                                   FYI - You do not have to be a Sam's Club member to order online.


Here's our formula for deciding food storage.

1.    Do an accounting of what you have on hand.
2.    Figure how you can maximize your space.
3.    Make your prepper list and prioritize in a logical order. As an example, don't try to get
       all the food you need before you buy an alternative stove to cook it.
4.    Clip coupons and watch for store sales.  Pay close attention to Expiration Dates.
5.    If you need to rent climate control storage, do you have like minded friends who
       would share the cost and space. If you have a yard, buy or build your own climate
       control storage.
6.    Do your research on anything you don't know at the library or on the internet.
7.    Get started .... times a wasting.