Yeah, I know that these are difficult times financially for many Americans and folks the world over. I live on a pretty tight budget myself. With basic groceries costing an arm and a leg each month, it's hard to find the money to set aside to maintain my pantry and buy the preps I want to have. There is a constant temptation to spend less and buy the least expensive item.

However, there are a few things in my preps that I have learned are worth the extra money. Either I was warned by a knowledgable friend, or got lucky, or learned the hard way (aka buy cheap…forced to buy again).

In this article, I am going to share my thoughts on what preps in my collection are worth the extra money. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts about your own purchases and preps that you feel are worth paying an extra penny for. 

Off-Grid Grain Mill

Months before I went off-grid in my first tiny house on wheels, I saved up for a high-quality hand-operated grain mill. At the time, it was a whole lotta dough to buy the mill that would help me make my off-grid dough! I conducted research on what was available and the features I wanted to have. I read reviews. In the end, I spent on a high-end model and never looked back.