With the latest hurricanes upon us I’d like to share my top 5 tips for the new prepper. I think there’s an awakening of the real possibilities and need for being prepared. The devastation from these latest hurricanes, loss of power, evacuation mandates and all around panic is forcing many folks to seriously consider prepping. Here I’ll share my thoughts on the financial/budgeting aspect, food and food storage, water and water storage and purification, shelter requirements and a heartfelt warning about gear as a substitute of skills and practice.