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[Scythe13]

Scott, meet with BDG. He'll teach you a lot.

If you're looking at doing prepping and having a normal life...congrats on keeping a balance that works for you.

Personally, I'm a fan of living cheaply, but making as much money as possible and getting that money put into prepping and other investments. The more money you have, the more land you can buy! But don't focus on what everyone else has or doesn't have.

Look at where you are, what you do to make money, how you spend it, how you will spend it (kids get more expensive as they get older, as an example of how you WILL spend it), then look at what's within your means, and maybe look to expand your means. But more importantly, look to expand your mind and skill set. These can be done pretty cheaply, if not for free.

You can build gear if you're on a budget. Also, look at a few good quality items, and they'll cover a load of bases! Ask MCavity about his new knife, or Danzord about his new views of bugging out gear. A few items that work and you can use, is much better than a load you know nothing about.

But do what's right for you and yours. I prepped in secret for a while from my wife (still do haha. She doesn't go into the loft...thank goodness!!!) But if you have to keep a low profile, there's nothing wrong with hiding preps. It's the smart way to live.