The Prepping
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October 20, 2026

Why Every Prepper Should Attend a Preparedness Expo | Survival Shows & Events Have you ever attended a preparedness expo or survival show? In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast , host Forrest Garvin explains why every prepper should attend at least one preparedness event each year. Whether you're new to prepping or an experienced survivalist, prepper expos, homesteading festivals, and survival events offer incredible opportunities to learn practical survival skills, discover new preparedness gear, and connect with like-minded people. Discover why attending a preparedness expo can teach you more in one weekend than months of online research. Learn how hands-on demonstrations, expert instructors, and face-to-face conversations can improve your emergency preparedness while helping you avoid expensive equipment mistakes. Forrest also introduces PrepperShowsUSA.com , a nationwide directory helping people discover prepper shows, survival expos, homesteading events, bushcraft gatherings, and self-reliance conferences across all 50 states. Preparedness isn't just about collecting survival gear. It's about gaining knowledge, developing skills, and building relationships with people who share your commitment to self-reliance. Find your next preparedness event: https://preppershowsusa.com Join PrepperNet: https://preppernet.net #Prepping #PrepperExpo #PreparednessExpo #SurvivalSkills #PrepperShowsUSA prepper expo, preparedness expo, prepper shows, survival expo, prepper events, survival shows, homesteading expo, preparedness events 2027, prepper shows near me, survival skills, emergency preparedness, prepping, prepper community, homesteading events, bushcraft, self reliance, survival training, preparedness training, PrepperShowsUSA, PrepperNet, The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin Send us Fan Mail Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

October 13, 2026

Why PrepperNet Is Different | The Power of Community in Emergency Preparedness What makes PrepperNet different from other prepper communities? In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast , host Forrest Garvin explains why building real-world relationships is one of the most important parts of emergency preparedness. Founded in 2014, PrepperNet was created to connect prepared people with other prepared people in their local communities. Unlike traditional prepper forums and social media groups, PrepperNet focuses on face-to-face networking, local preparedness groups, survival skills, and building trusted relationships before disaster strikes. Discover why PrepperNet emphasizes 90% networking and 10% training , how local prepper groups strengthen community resilience, and why preparedness involves much more than stockpiling survival supplies. Forrest also shares how PrepperNet members responded to Hurricane Helene, raising over $25,000 and deploying more than 50 volunteers to help communities in western North Carolina. Whether you're a beginner prepper or an experienced survivalist, discover why your greatest survival resource may be the people you know. Preparedness isn't just about what you own. It's about who you can count on. Join PrepperNet: https://preppernet.net #PrepperNet #Prepping #EmergencyPreparedness #PrepperCommunity #SurvivalSkills PrepperNet, prepper community, prepping, emergency preparedness, local prepper groups, preparedness community, prepper networking, survival skills, disaster preparedness, community preparedness, prepping for beginners, self reliance, survival podcast, emergency planning, prepper groups near me, preparedness training, The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin, Hurricane Helene, survival networking Send us Fan Mail Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com

October 8, 2026

10 Things Every Family Should Do Before 2027 | Emergency Preparedness Checklist Is your family prepared for 2027? In this episode of The Prepping Academy Podcast , Forrest Garvin shares 10 essential emergency preparedness steps every family should complete by year's end. Whether you're new to prepping or an experienced prepper, this practical preparedness checklist will help you strengthen your family's safety, security, and self-reliance. Discover how to improve your emergency food storage, build financial resilience, create a family emergency plan, and establish backup communications using GMRS and ham radio. We'll also cover essential survival skills, organizing emergency supplies, building a local preparedness community, conducting an area study, and testing your emergency plans before a real disaster strikes. Preparedness isn't about having the most survival gear. It's about having the knowledge, skills, and resources to protect your family when emergencies happen. Start preparing today and make 2027 your family's most prepared year yet! Join PrepperNet: https://preppernet.net #Prepping #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilyPreparedness #SurvivalSkills #PrepperNet prepping, emergency preparedness, family preparedness, prepping for beginners, survival skills, emergency food storage, disaster preparedness, emergency planning, survival podcast, preparedness checklist, self-reliance, prepping 2027, The Prepping Academy, Forrest Garvin, PrepperNet Send us Fan Mail Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Daily deals for preppers, survivalists, off-gridders, homesteaders https://prepperfinds.com www.preppernet.com