Canadian Prepper Podcast

🔗 Useful Links 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-prepper-podcast/id1438644563 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-prepper-podcast/id1438644563] 💰 Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/canadianprepperpodcast [https://www.patreon.com/canadianprepperpodcast] 🌐 Join the Discord Community: https://discord.gg/aSzyJ2MPDV [https://discord.gg/aSzyJ2MPDV] 🛍️ Get your Prepper Gear at Rapid Survival: https://www.rapidsurvival.com/shop/ [https://www.rapidsurvival.com/shop/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@canadianprepperpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@canadianprepperpodcast] 💊 Prepare Medical – Canadian Emergency Prescription Supply: https://www.preparemedical.com/?ref=CPP [https://www.preparemedical.com/?ref=CPP] 🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5653473534148608 [https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5653473534148608] 🎙️ Episode 268 – When Friends & Family Show Up Uninvited During a Crisis When the lights go out or the shelves go bare, what happens when your friends, neighbours, or long-lost cousins show up at your door looking for help? In this episode of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, we dive into the complex and often uncomfortable reality of uninvited guests during emergencies. From short-term outages to long-term grid-down scenarios, your response will vary. We'll talk about: * Setting boundaries and expectations ahead of time * Establishing rules for contributing to group survival * The moral dilemma: compassion vs. preparedness * When to say “yes,” when to say “no,” and how to stick to your plan * Building pre-crisis communication with friends and family * Real-world strategies for dealing with unexpected arrivals Whether it’s a 3-day storm or a 3-month collapse, planning for surprise visitors is an often-overlooked aspect of preparedness. 📢 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. And if you’ve got stories or strategies about unexpected guests, drop them in the comments or hit us up on Discord! 📌 Hashtags for SEO #Prepping #EmergencyPreparedness #CanadianPrepperPodcast #SurvivalPlanning #GridDown #BugIn #PrepperCommunity #PowerOutage #DisasterResponse #FamilyPreparedness #MutualAssistance #PrepperEthics #PreppingInCanada

This week on the Canadian Prepper Podcast, we’re diving into real-life preparedness questions from one of our Discord members – Gonk from Minden, Ontario. After facing a brutal 9-day power outage during an ice storm, Gonk brings a long list of practical, thoughtful, and sometimes hilarious questions every prepper should be asking. We cover everything from: * Affordable and effective generator setups * Manual water pump systems with filtration * Powerful perimeter lighting for dark rural properties * Where to find affordable night vision gear * Backup communication options without relying on cell service * Reliable outdoor cooking gear * Finding a good tractor without breaking the bank * Forming local prepper communities in rural Ontario Whether you're just starting out or you’ve been prepping for years, this episode is packed with relatable scenarios, smart advice, and gear recommendations. It’s a reality check on how prepping actually plays out in rural Canada — and how to be ready for next time. 🔗 Helpful Links 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-prepper-podcast/id1438644563 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-prepper-podcast/id1438644563] 🛑 Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/canadianprepperpodcast [https://www.patreon.com/canadianprepperpodcast] 💬 Join the Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/aSzyJ2MPDV [https://discord.gg/aSzyJ2MPDV] 🛒 Gear & Supplies at Rapid Survival: https://www.rapidsurvival.com/shop/ [https://www.rapidsurvival.com/shop/] 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@canadianprepperpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@canadianprepperpodcast] 💊 Prepare Medical – Canadian Emergency Prescription Supply: https://www.preparemedical.com/?ref=CPP [https://www.preparemedical.com/?ref=CPP] 🎥 Stream with StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5653473534148608 [https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5653473534148608] 📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review! Got your own prepper questions? Join the Discord and maybe you’ll be featured in a future episode! #CanadianPrepper #Preparedness #SurvivalPodcast #EmergencyPreparedness #OffGridLiving #PreppingCanada #PowerOutagePrep #NightVision #RuralPreparedness #PrepperCommunity #CanadianPreppers #SHTF #SelfReliance #MutualAssistanceGroup #WinterPreparedness #HomesteadLife #BackupPower #EmergencyRadio #WaterFiltration #BugOutReady

🎙️ Episode 265: Ontario Ice Storm – What We Learned 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-prepper-podcast/id1438644563 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-prepper-podcast/id1438644563] 💰 Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/canadianprepperpodcast [https://www.patreon.com/canadianprepperpodcast] 🌐 Join the Discord Community: https://discord.gg/aSzyJ2MPDV [https://discord.gg/aSzyJ2MPDV] 🛍️ Get your Prepper Gear at Rapid Survival: https://www.rapidsurvival.com/shop/ [https://www.rapidsurvival.com/shop/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@canadianprepperpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@canadianprepperpodcast] 💊 Prepare Medical - Canadian Emergency Prescription Supply: https://www.preparemedical.com/?ref=CPP [https://www.preparemedical.com/?ref=CPP] 🎥 Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5653473534148608 [https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5653473534148608] ❄️ Ontario Ice Storm: Lessons in Real-World Preparedness In Episode 265 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, we break down the recent Ontario ice storm—a severe weather event that left thousands without power, disrupted transportation, and tested the limits of personal and community preparedness. We discuss real-world experiences from listeners and hosts alike, what gear held up, what didn’t, and how to adapt your preparedness strategy for future winter storms and cold-weather grid failures. ✅ Ice storm impacts on power and infrastructure ✅ How people survived multi-day blackouts ✅ Backup power systems: solar, gas, and battery banks ✅ Heating and cooking alternatives when the grid is down ✅ Staying connected: communications and situational awareness ✅ Vehicle readiness during severe freezing conditions ✅ Community coordination and mutual aid ✅ What we’ll do differently next time Whether you're in Ontario or any region prone to ice storms, blizzards, or freezing rain, this episode will give you actionable insights into how to prep smarter for winter-related grid-down scenarios. 📌 Don't forget to subscribe, give us a thumbs up, and share with your fellow preppers! 🔖 Hashtags: #OntarioIceStorm #WinterPrepping #EmergencyPreparedness #GridDown #CanadianPreppers #PowerOutage #ColdWeatherPreps #SurvivalGear #HomesteadPrepping #PreppingCanada #SelfReliance #MutualAssistance #PodcastCanada

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