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An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

May 7, 2018 By ParkerMama

Why There Must Be An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

The Israeli Bandage  was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 pounds of pressure to a wound area, effectively treating the bleeding from a traumatic hemorrhagic wound.   A sterile dressing that can be used for many kinds of wounds, it should be in every emergency kit. What Can The Israeli … [Read more...] about An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag For Preppers

November 15, 2017 By ParkerMama

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag

An emergency survival sleeping bag, like the S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer Emergency Bivvy  provides protection in any emergency and in any weather.  Pull out your portable survival shelter in your car while you are waiting for help to arrive.  Whether you bug in or bug out, an emergency survival sleeping bag and portable shelter needs to be part of your family's emergency … [Read more...] about Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag For Preppers

Simple 72 Hour Kits and Checklists

October 15, 2017 By ParkerMama

72 Hour Kit Essentials

Everywhere you look there is another natural disaster.  Could your family survive for the typical three days it takes for help to arrive after a disaster?  It's time to pack the supplies for  Simple 72 hour kits for each family member.  Let's keep it simple and geared to each person's specific needs! We'll help you find the BEST prices on your simple 72 hour kit gear on our … [Read more...] about Simple 72 Hour Kits and Checklists

How To Choose The Best Emergency Backpack

October 3, 2017 By ParkerMama

Tips For Choosing The Best Emergency Backpack

I am often asked how to choose the best emergency backpack.  The bag you choose to carry your items in, is every bit as important as the actual items it will be carrying.  The best emergency backpack  for you is the one that meets your individual needs.   What Size of Emergency Backpack Should You Choose? The size of your bag depends on what you'll be … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Best Emergency Backpack

Purify Water Simply and Effectively

September 12, 2017 By ParkerMama

How to filter and purify water for drinking during an emergency.

Learning how to purify water is one of the first skills a Prepper must have.  Storing water is only the first step in your emergency water preparedness plan. While we've shown you ways to store water for an emergency, you're going to want to have a way to filter and purify outside drinking sources..  Filtering and Purifying Water Filtering water removes things the eye can see … [Read more...] about Purify Water Simply and Effectively

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Why Worry About Preparing?

Preparedness makes more sense now than ever.

As we move through 2026, it’s clear that the world is shifting in ways many of us can feel — even if we can’t always predict what’s next. In recent years we’ve seen global supply chain disruptions, international conflicts affecting energy and food markets, extreme weather events across multiple continents, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, economic uncertainty, inflation, and rising costs for everyday essentials.

From global pandemics to geopolitical tensions and natural disasters happening around the world, the message is the same: stability isn’t guaranteed.

Whether or not you believe we’re headed toward a major global reset, there are plenty of everyday realities that make preparedness practical — not extreme. Job loss. Health emergencies. Severe storms. Power outages. Supply shortages. Economic downturns.

Preparedness isn’t about panic.

It’s about positioning your family to respond calmly when life throws the unexpected your way.

We’ve found that the more intentional emergency planning my family does, the less I worry about the big “what ifs.” When you have food storage in place, backup plans for power and water, and practical skills to lean on, uncertainty feels manageable.

That peace of mind is powerful.

Here at Simply Preparing, we share the survival tips, preparedness strategies, and practical systems we’ve learned along the way — from pantry building and food storage to emergency planning and self-reliance skills. Our goal is not to create fear, but to create confidence.

And we hope you’ll join the conversation.

Preparedness is not a solo journey. We all bring different experiences, lessons, and perspectives to the table. Share what you’ve learned. Ask questions. Leave comments. We grow stronger and smarter together.

Now, let’s get started prepping.

Pick a post and begin reading. At the end of every article, the blog will randomly suggest three additional preparedness posts to explore. Set aside just 10 minutes a day to build your knowledge base. Small, consistent steps add up faster than you think.

Because when it comes to preparedness, we’re never truly “done” learning — and we’re never wrong for being ready.

Let’s prepare wisely.

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