The Common Sense Practical Prepper
Welcome to the Common Sense Practical Prepper Podcast, where I, a novice prepper, share my successes, stumbles, and lessons to make prepping approachable for all. Discover how to build long-term food storage with budget-friendly options like freeze-dried meals and bulk grains, while keeping your supplies fresh and ready.
I’ll also dive into situational awareness to stay sharp in any crisis, personal safety tips to protect yourself and loved ones, and bartering strategies for when cash isn’t king. Each episode ties real-world examples to current events, like recent storms or supply shortages, to keep you prepared. Have feedback or ideas? Email practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com.
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The Common Sense Practical Prepper
7/25/2025 Bartering With Silver?
Bartering represents an essential survival skill during extended emergencies, requiring clear understanding of how to value items when traditional currency becomes meaningless. We explore the mechanics of trading everything from silver rounds to freeze-dried foods when supply chains collapse and desperate neighbors come knocking.
• Definition of bartering as direct exchange of goods or services between parties
• Supply chain vulnerability—grocery stores empty within 4 days without deliveries
• Power grid fragility during fuel shortages leading to brownouts and blackouts
• Silver as crisis currency—one-ounce rounds and their fluctuating real-world value
• Food items as premium barter goods (sugar, flour, freeze-dried products)
• Operational security concerns when trading during emergencies
• Personal responsibility to prioritize family needs before charity
• Tax implications of bartering (irrelevant during actual crises)
Don't forget about Prepper Camp in Saluda, North Carolina on September 26-28, 2025. If any listeners are planning to attend, I'd love to meet up for a chat!
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