Want to make sure you're prepared for anything this crazy world may throw at you?
There's an app for that.
Below is my take on the "must-have" smartphone apps for preppers. Now, it's true your iPhone won't help you much if the power and communications grids go down.
But you could always charge your phone with a 9 volt battery and your keys. These apps will help you get prepared and stay alive no matter what may come - even if there's no internet service.
Here's what you need to download right now:
*All app ratings are based on the date this post was published
1) Home Food Storage (Pantry Prep or Grocery)The first must-have app for preppers is Home Food Storage by Long Term Glasswares, LLC.
Why is this a must-have? Because it completely organizes you food storage situation, complete with barcode scanning.
Whether you're just starting or have an existing plan in place, this app makes things so much easier to manage.
It's important to keep your food storage organized and well-stocked - it's literally your lifeline if SHTF. Make sure you have enough on hand, and know how long it will last based on different scenarios with this app.
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2) Trimble Outdoors Navigator ProThis is definitely another essential for any serious prepper and people in general. GPS is great, but if satellites stop working or communications go down, they're useless.
This app is a set of topographical maps that will help you navigate through any area of the US and Canada.
When you've got to move because it's no longer safe where you are, this app will help guide you through the wilderness.
It's used a lot by hikers for their outdoor adventures. It has a ton of features and is a great tool for staying prepared since you can store map packs on your Android tablet.
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3) First Aid by American Red CrossThis is an extremely important app to have and study in the case of an emergency.
When things go bad, they go bad quick - and emergency services (fire, police, medical) are often over-run and response times become way too long.
But you can be prepared for medical emergencies with the help of this app. Now this app wont show you how to treat severe cases, but is perfect for the everyday medical emergencies you might face.
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4) Wild Edibles (Forage)Sure, you've got your food stored up and organized using Home Food Storage (see above), but what happens when food runs out?
This app has you covered. With Wild Edibles you'll be able to recognize edible plants and foods in the wild, while staying clear of the poisonous ones.
This app is another must-have for anyone that wants to stay alive for the long-haul. There's no telling when the global food supply runs out, but the smart prepper is always ready for whatever may come.
And since the app is touted as "the ultimate foraging guide : identify, cultivate, and prepare over 250 plants" it's definitely worth a download.
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5) The Prepper's BibleNo set of apps would be complete without the most comprehensive guide available for the prepper/readiness community.
This very useful app is not just a guide for being prepared, it offers checklists, "last location" utility with a timer, a food calculator and more.
It's obviously not the "only app you'll ever need" as the download page suggests, but it's definitely an essential one. Get it, go through it and keep it handy for whatever may come your way. You'll be glad you did.
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Now there are a lot more apps that you can use to help you get and stay prepared when SHTF. But the five I've mentioned above I think are absolutely critical to your survival!
Here are some other great apps worth checking out that will only help prepare you even more:
Now it's your turn? Got any other prepper app suggestions that will be useful in disaster scenarios? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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