20 Rookie Prepper Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Dave, one of our favorite YouTube viewers, recently commented about the dangerous mistakes that well-meaning preppers make as a result of ignorance. Some people believe whatever they read or watch without taking the time to investigate the facts. There is a lot of misinformation floating around on the internet.

How do I avoid making the rookie mistakes common among newbie preppers? The best way to avoid rookie prepper mistakes is to carefully consider the source of the information. Take time to investigate the facts on your own. Avoid all of the hype and fear mongering. Carefully evaluate the greatest risks you face and take reasonable steps to mitigate those risks.

In this video, we review the top rookie prepper mistakes and how to make sure that you avoid them. A huge thanks to our seasoned prepper friends who contributed the valuable content for this video.

This video was created based from the information in our post:

How to Avoid Rookie Prepper Mistakes

How to Avoid Rookie Prepper Mistakes

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