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Dec 28, 2023 · Uncover the key prepping lessons I learned the hard way. Avoid these common prepper mistakes and enhance your survival strategy.

But here at Ask A Prepper, we don’t play their game. We believe knowledge is power— especially when the grid fails, the shelves go bare, and the illusion of normalcy crumbles overnight.

Hi, I’m Claude Davis. I deeply believe the crisis we are all prepping for is what folks 150 years ago called daily life: no electricity, no refrigerators, no phones, no Internet, no gadgets, no …

Prepping isn’t about paranoia or expecting the end of the world. At its core, it’s about being ready for whatever life throws your way—whether it’s a hurricane, a job loss, or a long-term grid …

May 2, 2025 · Learn everything about the most common mistakes that you can make as a prepper. Find out how discretion and smart stockpiling can help you!

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