Prepping on a Budget: 25 Essentials Under $100
Prepping on a Budget: 25 Essentials Under $100
Prepping isn’t just for doomsday stockpilers — and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With under $100, you can build a solid foundation of emergency essentials that help keep your family safe, healthy, and ready for anything.
This guide gives you 25 smart, budget-friendly items that cover lighting, hydration, hygiene, tools, and basic survival — all accessible even if you’re prepping paycheck to paycheck.
25 Budget-Friendly Prepper Essentials
- Flashlight or Headlamp
- Batteries (AA/AAA multipack)
- Emergency Whistle
- Waterproof Matches or Lighter
- Manual Can Opener
- Mylar Emergency Blanket
- Compact First Aid Kit
- Duct Tape (multi-use)
- Water Purification Tablets
- Collapsible Water Bottle
- N95 Masks (pack)
- Pocket Multi-tool
- Solar Phone Charger (budget version)
- Travel Size Toiletries
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wet Wipes or Towelettes
- Trash Bags (multi-use, heavy-duty)
- Paracord or Rope
- Glow Sticks
- Granola or Energy Bars
- Ziplock Bags (for organizing)
- Notebook & Pen
- Emergency Poncho
- Work Gloves
- Local Map or Printout of Directions
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