Get Your Non-Prepper Friends & Family Onboard with These 6 Gift Ideas! By Amy Barker
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We all have that friend or family member who gives you that funny look when we talk about prepping, or pokes a bit of fun at the idea. Many times their negative attitude toward the idea of prepping may be influenced by over the top TV shows or news stories. Here are some ideas for gifts that introduce the idea of preparing for emergencies (or preparing for life!) that won't make them roll their eyes.
An auto emergency kit. We've all had the misfortune of being broken down at some point or another. How much worse is it to open up that trunk and realize you have no jack? Or are missing your jumper cables? Add rain or snow and a long wait in the cold for AAA, and you have, at best, an uncomfortable experience and at worst, a minor emergency. How about creating a small bin of auto emergency supplies for your reluctant preppers? A warm blanket, emergency flare, flashlight, some easy snacks, a can of tire sealant for flats, and any other auto supplies you can think of. This doesn't have to be a huge kit, and will pretty much live in the trunk of the car, but what a difference it makes when you need it. I am a huge fan of rechargeable jump starters as well, especially for my family who tend to leave lights on.
A Camping Kit.
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For the people who love the outdoors, how about a neat little kit to bring camping? You can buy pre-made ones that are packed in a Nalgene bottle, and they're pretty nifty. They usually contain things like small flashlights, glow sticks, Mylar blankets, and so on. With a little creativity and thought, it is fairly easy to make your own personalized ones. These are great because many people think, "Oh, camping supplies!" and you won't get the pushback about them being survival tools.
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A Food Dehydrator or Pressure Canner.
Sometimes a preparedness journey starts with a small step. If you have a friend r family member who likes making jellies and jams, why not encourage that selfsufficiency? It also opens up a dialogue about food storage, call it a gentle introduction to the concept of food storage.