Hello Everyone, I'm new here but would love to hear your thoughts on prepping as a frequent traveller. I live between London and Buckinghamshire but also spend at least 6 months of the year living abroad as well as travelling multiple times per month for work etc. As someone who wants to be prepped, prepping is actually quite a challenge as one never knows where one will be.
Do many of you travel frequently? If so what do you do to be prepared for the worst and what situations do you prepare for?
When at home (this is an on going process) I am obviously in a much better position. But when I'm away I tend to always have a go bag packed and ready. What do you guys do?
PS nice to meet you all!
Prepping as a frequent traveller.
Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
Hi, if you are away from home a lot then thinking light is prob the way to go, there is quite a bit on the forum on EDC every day carry bags and vehicle kit so i would sujest you add to your experience of travel by learning skills such as first aid and mechanics and making sure you have the best map and info avail for the area you are in. Cloathing/ pocket contence and a monney belt survival kit is handy.
prep for the most likely first and biuld up from there.
Saterlite mobile phones with pay as you go sims are not expensive so long as it is only used in an emergency and not for long chats.
Making sure family members know what to do if you are away and have some simple preps done so that there is no panic if they can not contact you etc.
prep for the most likely first and biuld up from there.
Saterlite mobile phones with pay as you go sims are not expensive so long as it is only used in an emergency and not for long chats.
Making sure family members know what to do if you are away and have some simple preps done so that there is no panic if they can not contact you etc.
Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
I work offshore so travel by air and sea almost constantly, there is never a time when the next trip is not looming.
The worst thing about trying to be prepared is the fear that I may not be able to get to my loved ones.
The worst thing about trying to be prepared is the fear that I may not be able to get to my loved ones.
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riversong
Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
prepperG wrote: Saterlite mobile phones with pay as you go sims are not expensive so long as it is only used in an emergency and
errrr Satellite Phones are a minimum of £500-$600 with call costs of around £1 per minute
I wouldn't call that "not expensive"
However if I had the cash, I would buy a couple..
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latrocinium
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Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
Top tip. Do not accept any advice from somebody who types "sujest".
Complete idiot.
Complete idiot.
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ForgeCorvus
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Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
Play Nicelatrocinium wrote:Top tip. Do not accept any advice from somebody who types "sujest".
Complete idiot.
I have been known to type "sujest" when I mean "suggest" due to being a Dyslexic.
I also have an IQ of around 140
PrepperG: Proof reading is your friend, it stops people making assumptions.
$500 to $600 for a Sat phone?.... That is cheap, not so many years ago they were three times that and the size of a big suitcase
jennyjj01 wrote:"I'm not in the least bit worried because I'm prepared: Are you?"
"All Things Strive" Gd Tak 'GarLondonpreppy wrote: At its core all prepping is, is making sure you're not down to your last sheet of loo roll when you really need a poo.
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latrocinium
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Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
Spellchecker. It's not hard. Wow! 140. So what...ForgeCorvus wrote:Play Nicelatrocinium wrote:Top tip. Do not accept any advice from somebody who types "sujest".
Complete idiot.
I have been known to type "sujest" when I mean "suggest" due to being a Dyslexic.
I also have an IQ of around 140
PrepperG: Proof reading is your friend, it stops people making assumptions
Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
Wow, this thread got nasty quickly! 
I believe, respectfully, that FG is saying that while he may make an occasional spelling error he is far from an idiot.
I believe, respectfully, that FG is saying that while he may make an occasional spelling error he is far from an idiot.
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preppingsu
Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
Latrocinium has received a weeks ban for his unnecessary rudeness, it will not be tolerated.
A report was logged and action taken.
A report was logged and action taken.
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ForgeCorvus
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Re: Prepping as a frequent traveller.
OP: Do you fly?
Because if you do then I'm sure you've got a better idea of permited and prohibited items then most of us
One thing I will say. Currency, a lot of places around the world recognise US dollers. So carrying a stash of greenbacks might be an idea.
As well as a credit card that you never use, but one that is widely accepted (American Express or Barclay Card for example).
Maybe a Survival Thumb-drive, with (encripted) copies of passport, visas, CC's and anything else you'd need to get home
Because if you do then I'm sure you've got a better idea of permited and prohibited items then most of us
One thing I will say. Currency, a lot of places around the world recognise US dollers. So carrying a stash of greenbacks might be an idea.
As well as a credit card that you never use, but one that is widely accepted (American Express or Barclay Card for example).
Maybe a Survival Thumb-drive, with (encripted) copies of passport, visas, CC's and anything else you'd need to get home
jennyjj01 wrote:"I'm not in the least bit worried because I'm prepared: Are you?"
"All Things Strive" Gd Tak 'GarLondonpreppy wrote: At its core all prepping is, is making sure you're not down to your last sheet of loo roll when you really need a poo.