5 Tasks I TRY To Accomplish Daily

Everyone has a routine and I’m no different, yet what sets me apart from the mass populace is that my routine incorporates tasks that most preppers will be able to relate to.  Others who are not in the prep community might look at this list and think I’m a nutcase or pretty extreme but when you examine the minimal effort each takes vs the reward it becomes clear these are essential.  Read through this list and let me know what you think in the comment section, post your own list too!  Remember I TRY to do these daily but it doesn’t mean I always succeed.

1- EDC Check

Without fail every day I make sure my every day carry (EDC) is complete before leaving the house.  I also make sure that it is consolidated and ready to go in one central location before going to bed.  EDC can vary depending on what I’m getting into each day but for the most part it remains the same with respect to what I carry on my person and what I have near me in a small backpack which I carry to work.  The backpack serves a purpose in that it houses a laptop and daily organizer for work, but also carries items I don’t want in my pockets (flashlight / pocket torch lighter) in addition to a few secondary devices (extra knife etc).

2- Weapons Checks

How many of you take your semi automatic pistol off of the bedside nightstand and simply holster it before walking out the door?  Is it loaded (round in the chamber)?  If you said yes, HOW do you know?  Maybe you are assuming it is loaded because a few months ago you cleaned in and chambered a round when complete.  Rather than assuming, why not conduct a simple PRESS CHECK to verify the status of your weapon.  I do this every time I pick up my pistol regardless of the loaded chamber indicator.

3- Vehicle Checks

I’m guilty of driving home from work and glancing at the gas gauge, there it sits nosing below the halfway mark.  To stop and make sure it’s full or continue the drive and worry about it another day?  I can tell you that USUALLY I work extra hard to keep my tank topped off because you never know when something crazy will happen.  In addition to the fuel level status I pop the trunk and make sure all items stored inside (bag, water, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, quick access toilet paper) are good to go.  Only takes a second to verify all is in place as it should be and yes…that toilet paper has come in handy a few times.

4- Communication Checks

It’s about awareness especially when it comes to family.  Myself, wife and daughter are continuously going our separate ways throughout the week but we always keep each other informed as to our status.  Text usually works fine for this, just letting each other know where we are going or when we arrived at said destination and potentially expected time of arrival back to home base.  Might seem a little over the top but If cell phone service goes down during some event it will be nice knowing the last known location of everyone in the family.

5- Personal Security Checks

I’d rather seem a little paranoid than simply trotting through life assuming everyone is full of happiness and joy and there is no such thing as danger.  Do I check my mirrors while driving looking for a tail?  Not usually, but I do take in what I see when approaching my neighborhood and especially when pulling up to my home.  I know all of the cars on my street and where they are usually parked.  Any signs of forced entry or something out of place at the house and I’d be able to pick it up.  Granted I have other measures in place to protect the home but these are general “gut feeling” type steps I take daily.   Additionally and without fail every night before going to sleep I take extra steps to secure all doorway entrances to the house.  Just another layer of security in place to keep my family safe.