Microprepping – 60 Days of Supplies in a Small Closet?

I assumed I’d heard all the preparedness-related terms, but I’ve never heard of “microprepping,” which is simply preparedness for small spaces. It’s for those of us living in apartments or maybe a condo. For what it’s worth, I’d written a book about the topic years ago: “Prepping Strategies for Condos, Apartments, and Duplex Living.” I’ll go out on a limb and say that “microprepping” is a much catchier choice. 🙂

In the following video, he assumes that the grid is down and that he’ll need to survive with another adult for up to 60 days. Think he can do it with only the space of a linen closet to use? Watch and find out…

If you didn’t watch the entire video, he was able to add enough food (that’s a large portion of the video, including smoothie packets I haven’t seen before and now really want), toiletries and hygiene supplies, water treatment, entertainment (including survival books), batteries, candles (which I don’t recommend), headlamps, comms, OTC medications, self-defense, and more. Truth be told, if he added more shelving or made better use of the the empty space, he could’ve added even more supplies.

What I didn’t see was any sort of outdoor clothing, and I don’t recall if he stashed a small camping stove or fuel in there, but I’d suspect he could’ve made it work, though I wouldn’t have added anything highly flammable. He also mentioned a big caveat about water storage, which is easily the biggest missing prep in his closet because he was only able to stash 10 gallons if I remember correctly.

Anyway, it’s a good reminder that you can do a lot even with very little space.


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5 responses to “Microprepping – 60 Days of Supplies in a Small Closet?”

  1. Frank

    Candles are multi-purpose items. Oil lamps and candles are more primitive forms of lighting, and anyone can produce/make lamps if needed. Modern, store-bought gear will always be our “go to” equipment and first priority, but as preppers or survivalists we need to have backup items and plans.

    I can’t stand those who make excuses claiming they can’t prepare due to money or space or time. You either do it or you take your chances. I do give credit to this guy for telling people not to be bound by perceived limitations.

  2. WolfBrother

    Why the – no – on candles? They make up the background lighting I have during outages and under sink warming during freezing outages.

    I use UCO beeswax candles. I put them in stemless wine glasses that are on non-combustible dishes away from edges or overhangs. For the under counter sink warmers I use the small terra cotta pot heater thing.

    They work.

    1. Candles are an unnecessary fire risk when LED options last a long time, are inexpensive, and provide much better light in almost every scenario I can think of. But it’s mostly the fire hazard angle since most people don’t use candles regularly anymore. Add kids and pets in a disaster scenario and you’re asking for trouble. But if you and your family are accustomed to using them safely, then no problem at all. Do what works for you.

  3. Linda M

    I’ve read the book mentioned which was a life saver as COVID hit while we lived in a condo. For real information about prepping where you’re at, Brindle is my favorite author. This challenge to me is genius as you can fit a suprising amount of goods in a coat closet almost everyone has. It’s a simple motivator to get started while accumulating extremely helpful supplies. Some of the lists for prepping materials and even bug out bags can be overwhelming and not cheap. Someone who can speak for quality supplies you’ll actually need while keeping it simple has an essential niche in the prepping advice corner of the internet/books. This should be your next book, Bridle.

    1. I’ll consider it. Thanks!

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