Prepping For the End of the World

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Doomsday films are a prevalent form of media, but what’s the one similarity between them? The ones who survive are the ones who stock up on the goods, and they’re the ones who people think are crazy until the apocalypse starts.

The reality is that we don’t know when the world is going to end, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start preparing for it. Whether or not you think the world is ending, it doesn’t hurt to prepare for the worst.

When Should You Start?

You should start as soon as possible. People die daily from car crashes, fires, drug overdoses, etc. The point is that you never know when your final days are up, so it’s vital that you start prepping now, in case tomorrow is the end.

You also need to have the means to start. If you’re living in an apartment without access to a bunker, you need to get started on making things a reality for you.

 

Most Important Things You Need to Have

Here’s a list of the most important things you need when prepping for the end of the world.

 

Water

While the water might seem an obvious choice, you’d be surprised how many people underestimate the amount of water needed. Be sure to have at least 550 gallons of water to last you from 6 months to a year.

 

Food

Pack various non-perishables like dry pasta, rice, and beans. Canned foods are also a good choice. Be sure you’re picking foods that will last longer and provide the necessary nutrients for your body.

 

Medical Equipment

Of course, you want a first aid kit with band-aids and alcohol wipes, but be sure to include other medical supplies you might need during an apocalypse.

 

Tactical Survival Equipment

Some great examples are a rope, flashlight, and knife. Be sure to back equipment that you can potentially use if you need to go out and scavenge for extra supplies.

 

Heat/Power Supply

It’s best to get a few generators, but look up some alternative options if a generator is out of the question. Candles, Alcohol, DIY heaters, and others could be the difference between survival and death.

 

Clothing and Blankets

Keeping warm is very important when living in a bunker. Having something between you and the ground helps to prevent the heat from being sucked out of your body.

 

Entertainment Options

You might think entertainment options aren’t an important thing. You can’t bring your video games, but dedicating some space for board games and card games can help you keep your sanity while you’re in your bunker,

 

How Do You Prioritize Your Investments?

Start by figuring out the best way to store items. Is your bunker big enough to hold a 550-gallon water tank, or can you only store individual water gallons?

How many shelves can you put up to keep food? Once you’ve figured out the floor plan, you can start budgeting to buy things.

Find places that will sell things in bulk for cheaper. Focus on one thing at a time. The last thing you want is to have stocked up all the water and have two days’ worth of food. Be well-rounded in prepping.

 

Things You Shouldn’t Buy

Here’s a list of things you shouldn’t buy when prepping for the end of the world.

• Non-nutritious Foods

 

Don’t go buying freeze-dried ice cream. Although it lasts for a while, it doesn’t provide enough nutrients to warrant taking up space in the bunker.

• Anything that uses electricity

 

Don’t bring things that need to be plugged into an outlet. The odds are that they won’t work in this scenario, and you’ll be taking up space for nothing.

• Febreze

 

Don’t bring anything that you can spray. It takes up oxygen and can be a dangerous fire hazard in a small space.

• Disposable utensils

 

You don’t want to buy paper plates or cups, and you want to be able to wash your dishes to avoid creating lots of garbage.

 

Where Should You Pick the Location for Prepping?

Since we don’t know how the world will end, we should think of the most well-rounded location. A bomb shelter built at least 20 feet or more underground would be an ideal location to start storing items for the worst-case scenario.

While 20 feet won’t protect you in a nuclear bomb hits it directly, you would have to build your bunker at least 200 feet or deeper for a shot of surviving.

 

Final Thoughts on Prepping for the End of the World

Even if you think the end of the world is not coming soon, it’s still a good idea for prepping for the worst-case scenario. If you’re thinking about starting, it’s better to start now rather than later. You never know when your last day is.

If you’re looking for an ideal place for prepping, it’s good to have a well-rounded location that you can use for any situation, such as a bunker built at least 20 feet underground. A few items to think about packing would be

• Water
• Food
• Medical Supplies
• Survival Equipment
• Heat/Power Supply

 

Some things you should not be packing are things like non-nutritional foods and anything that uses electricity. You want to ensure that you don’t have water and no food, so be sure not to focus on one item instead of packing multiple things simultaneously.

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