Whats the One Prep You Wish Youd Done Sooner?

[GarnetDusk]

Regret not getting serious about rainwater harvesting sooner—missed out on seasons when storage would've made a real difference. Anyone else kick themselves over a particular skill or setup they delayed? Curious what others would fast-track if starting preps again.

 

[StarlitNavigator]

Not learning how to safely store fuel was my big miss. I always thought I'd just grab a few cans when things looked rough, but reality doesn't quite work that way, especially when shortages hit. It took me longer than it should've to get comfortable with the logistics and safety. Curious if anyone's found the perfect system

 

[OrbitJazz21]

Kicking myself for not diving into solar power setups way earlier. I kept putting it off, thinking it was too expensive or technical, but the first time the grid went down for a few days, all I could do was watch my gear sit useless and my instruments go silent (not to mention the food in the fridge). Once I finally got a couple panels and a decent battery bank, it honestly changed everything for me. Sure, there was a learning curve, but it wasn’t as tough as I'd made it out to be.

Thing is, having that steady trick