Last winter’s 72-hour blackout proved my preps weren’t as solid as I thought. I had food, water, and a generator—but reality hit hard. The generator drew attention, water vanished 3x faster, and our “indoor-safe” heater nearly poisoned us. Morale and sanitation became bigger threats than hunger. Most prepping advice isn’t built for real catastrophe. I broke down what really happened and what I’d change next time. What’s your biggest blind spot?
The 72-Hour Blackout: What Really Happens (And Why Your Prep List Is Wrong)
