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The Prepper Evolution Field Guide

8 chapters of actionable preparedness knowledge — covering emergency readiness, water and food storage, vehicle prep, overlanding gear, camping skills, and curated gear recommendations. All in one guide. Completely free.

Chapter 1: The Preparedness Mindset

  • Why 97% of households aren't ready for a 2-week disruption
  • The risk assessment framework — identify YOUR most likely scenarios
  • The 5 levels of preparedness (and where you should be)
  • How to build a prep plan without overwhelm or overspending

Chapter 2: Water — Your #1 Priority

  • 7 methods to purify water (and when to use each one)
  • How much water you actually need per person per day
  • Building a home water storage system on any budget
  • Portable filtration: Sawyer vs. Berkey vs. tablets — the verdict

Chapter 3: Food Storage That Lasts

  • The 30-year shelf life foods and how to store them
  • Mylar bags + oxygen absorbers: the DIY method
  • The grocery store rotation system (start for $0 extra)
  • Calorie-dense foods that actually taste good

Chapter 4: First Aid Beyond Band-Aids

  • Building a trauma kit: tourniquet, chest seal, wound packing
  • The Stop the Bleed basics that save lives
  • Medications to stockpile (and how to store them)
  • When to treat vs. when to evacuate — the decision tree

Chapter 5: Communication When the Grid Fails

  • HAM vs. GMRS vs. CB — which radio do you need?
  • Satellite communicators for areas with zero cell signal
  • The family communication plan template
  • Building a signal kit for rescue situations

Chapter 6: Vehicle Preparedness & Overlanding

  • The bug out vehicle: what to drive and how to set it up
  • Essential recovery gear: boards, winch, compressor, straps
  • Portable power stations and solar for off-grid capability
  • The 72-hour vehicle kit checklist

Chapter 7: Camping & Wilderness Skills

  • Campsite selection — the 5 rules every outdoorsman knows
  • Fire building in wet conditions (3 proven methods)
  • Navigation without technology: compass, stars, terrain reading
  • Ultralight gear philosophy: carry less, do more

Chapter 8: Essential Gear — Curated Picks

  • The $500 starter kit: everything you need, nothing you don't
  • The $2,000 intermediate build: serious capability
  • Premium picks for each category with honest reviews
  • Where to buy: Amazon vs. REI vs. direct — and which saves you money

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