What’s One Prep You Wish You’d Started Sooner?

[AquaFern1028]

Really wish I’d started storing water much earlier. Food gets so much attention, but I underestimated just how tricky reliable water storage and purification can be, especially long-term. Now I’m playing catch-up with barrels and filtration systems. For those who’ve been at this a while, did you run into any surprises or regrets with your early prepping priorities? What’s the one thing you wish you’d focused on from the start?

 

[BlueHarborTea]

Should’ve learned to can my own food way sooner. I relied too much on buying store stuff and didn't realize how much better it feels (and tastes!) to have shelves of jars you made yourself. Kind of wish I'd started a proper garden earlier too—takes a while for it to really produce enough extras for preserving. Anyone else have trouble convincing family it’s worth the extra effort?