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THE PREPPER WORKSHOP

Build your skills.
Prepare your home.

Useful tools. Practical projects.
A little more ready, every day.

Make a repair kit. Organize your pantry. Put a backup plan within reach. Start with what you have and learn one useful thing at a time.

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  • 6 starter projects
  • 13 free Essentials
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Hand tools and work gloves arranged on a wooden workbench
START WITH WHAT YOU HAVEOne useful project.
One more thing sorted.↗
FIELD NOTES / 001
01 Choose something useful02 Gather, prepare, practise03 Keep your instructions

THE PREPPER WORKSHOP

A useful project.
A more prepared home.

Pick one small build. Gather what you have, follow three starter steps and keep the plan close.

01 / CHOOSE SOMETHING USEFUL

Use what you already own. Check the full guide before you begin. Materials checks stay for this visit and do not certify readiness.

See all project guides, including the USB kit

YOUR STARTER PROJECT

Assemble a simple repair kit

Put familiar hand tools and the right instructions in one useful place.

Hand tools arranged for ordinary repair and maintenance

About 20 min · Planning estimate; shopping, charging and downloads take extra time.

02 / GATHER YOUR MATERIALS

0 of 3 checked for this visit

03 / MAKE A START

  1. Inspect tools and remove damaged ones. Cover sharp edges before storage.

  2. Pack tools for ordinary tasks you already know how to do, along with appropriate eye and hand protection.

  3. Keep equipment manuals nearby. Leave gas, live electrical, structural and other hazardous repairs to qualified people.

Open the complete guide

One small HTML reading file for Desktop or USB. No account needed. Maps and personal records are separate.

Sources & useful limits

Original Prepper planning prompts, checked against the source below. Follow current local guidance and equipment instructions. This sheet is a reference, not a live alert or professional instruction.

CCOHS — General hand tool operation ↗

The saved file contains the text and source link. Reading its text works offline; opening its source needs internet.

PROJECTS YOU CAN KEEP

Find the right instructions.

Open a complete project page, use its planning worksheet and keep a small reading copy. Practical guides, not a readiness certification.

Organize a labelled water-storage stationRead the project →Plan a portable handwashing stationRead the project →Organize a three-day pantry shelfRead the project →Assemble a compact household repair kitRead the project →Organize a charging and light stationRead the project →Assemble a paper-and-phone map kitRead the project →Assemble a small USB reference kitRead the project →

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YOUR FREE STARTING POINT

A little knowledge.
A more prepared you.

Choose something useful today. Read a complete lesson, mark what you’ve reviewed and come back for the next small step. No account or card needed.

FREE EXPLORER

Where would you like to begin?

Three starting points. One short lesson. Take it at your pace.

Useful from your very first visit. All 13 Essentials are free to read here. Review marks record your learning, not whether your household is ready.

Only lesson IDs and review marks are kept in this browser. This website needs a connection to reopen; use Print to keep a paper lesson.

NATIVE TOOLKIT / FEATURE PREVIEW

Keep your preparation together.

Organize personal kit records, route notes and private preparation in the app’s encrypted vault.

  • Free Essentials and the message board stay free.
  • The native Toolkit uses a verified one-time unlock and a separate vault passphrase.
  • App release and store offers are not available on this page.

Large Wikipedia archives currently need a compatible external reader. Native device checks remain in progress.

App availability ↓

START FREE · UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED IT

A useful kit.
A clear choice.

FREE EXPLORER

Start here

Free No card needed
  • 13 complete Essentials and starter lessons
  • Map discovery and public reference guides
  • Message boards for eligible accounts, with no paid requirement
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OPTIONAL TOOLKIT · SALES NOT OPEN YET

Keep your own plan

CA$24.99 or US$19.99 · one time
  • Private route records, inventories and encrypted notes
  • Supported offline collection tools on an activated device
  • Initial purchase and restore need internet
Your access & purchase status →

Launch prices before any applicable taxes. Store checkout will confirm the local price when sales open. Device testing and payment setup are still underway.

Survival Guides membership: approved annual launch target CA$24.99 or US$19.99 per year, before applicable taxes. New purchases are paused while payment, restore and device checks are completed. This is separate from the one-time Toolkit; free Essentials stay free.

Your membership, purchases & restore → · Setup and billing help →

WHY THIS APP

What stays with you
when the signal goes?

When you have more time, explore the practical value of a prepared offline kit through a seven-stop visual guide.

Explore the interactive guide ↗
A compass on a paper map7 CONNECTIONS TO A MORE PREPARED YOU ↗

TOOLS FOR PRACTICAL PREPARATION

From a useful idea
to a working plan.

Bring your guides, map checks and kit records together. Start on the website; prepare and test the files you choose to carry on your device.

YOUR FIELD NOTESMake a plan you can put to work.

Learn here. Keep your instructions. Practise with the equipment you actually have.

01 / KNOW YOUR AREAMaps & routesCheck coverage before you go 02 / KEEP THE HOW-TOReference guides13 complete free Essentials 03 / MAKE IT YOURSYour own kitUnderstand private storage
01 / MAPS & DIRECTIONS

A route you can keep.

The native development app supports compatible PMTiles map imports, saved GPX tracks and foreground GPS. It does not generate turn-by-turn road routes.

Explore Maps free ↑
02 / OFFLINE KNOWLEDGE

Answers that travel.

Read 13 complete Essentials free today. Larger reference archives are a separate choice; Wikipedia ZIM archives currently need a compatible external reader.

Read the free Essentials ↑
03 / YOUR PERSONAL KIT

Your plan. Close at hand.

The development app now includes kit lists, private notes and passphrase-encrypted backups. Physical-device validation is underway before release.

See how private storage will work ↓
Shelves of preserved food jars

READY AT HOME

Know what
you have.

Bring food, water, supplies and the information you need into a plan you can practise.

A woodworker guiding a router along a board in a workshop; illustrative craftsmanship

LEARN BY PREPARING

Useful tools.
Skills worth keeping.

Gather the tools for familiar tasks, keep their manuals and know when a repair needs qualified help.

SMALL PHONE. BIG LIBRARY.

Keep the essentials.
Carry the rest.

The app lives on your phone. A compatible USB drive can hold larger reference packs and backups. Keep your active route and essential guides on the phone.

EXPLORE A USB KIT

256 GB is a useful starting point for this example. Choose the drive after checking the files you actually want.

This is a storage illustration, not a scan of your device.

ONE POSSIBLE LOADOUT

English Wikipedia.
And room to prepare.

Wikipedia with images
127.4 GB
Maps, guides & other files illustrative allowance
20 GB
Space held back 15% planning reserve
38.4 GB
Planning budget left
70.2 GB

Decimal GB, before formatting and existing files. Region size and map detail change the total. Imports or updates may need a second full copy; this 256 GB example does not fit two copies of the pictured Wikipedia pack.

Choose how much Wikipedia comes with you.

Kiwix stores reference snapshots as ZIM files. Maps are a separate download.

LIGHTER START12.5 GB

Article introductions

English “mini” · June 2026. Introductions and infoboxes, rather than every full article.

FULL TEXT52.7 GB

Articles without images

English “nopic” · June 2026. Full articles in a smaller text-focused pack.

WITH IMAGES127.4 GB

A larger snapshot

English “maxi” · August 2026. A snapshot with images; not every language or revision.

Official file sizes checked September 14, 2026. Smaller selections are also available. View Kiwix’s current catalog ↗ · Understand the pack types ↗

THE FREE PREPPER READING ROOM

A useful idea.
A practical next step.

These are complete original Essentials. Start here, then open all three planning steps and their source references. No account or unlock required.

WATER & FOOD

Make a food-and-supplies inventory

List shelf-stable food, dates, dietary needs and a manual can opener where appropriate. Add food and supplies for pets and dependants.

Read all three steps free →
POWER & EVERYDAY

Prepare for a power outage

List essential lights, communications, refrigeration and medical equipment, and how long each backup actually lasts in a safe practice test.

Read all three steps free →
MAPS & OUTDOORS

Check maps before travelling

Save maps for your home area, destination and alternate route while connected. Check the date, coverage and app needed to open them.

Read all three steps free →

START SMALL. KEEP GOING.

13 Essentials. Yours to explore.

Read freely. Join the community when you’re ready to exchange practical experience.

Open the free library →

PREPARATION IS PART OF THE PRODUCT

Download it.
Load it. Practise it.

The intended setup journey, once the app and content integrations are released. Start with a small, working kit and expand it.

  1. 01

    Choose a dependable phone.

    Use a compatible Android phone or iPhone with a healthy battery, supported operating system and enough free space. An older spare can be useful after it passes those checks.

  2. 02

    Start free. Prepare while connected.

    When released, use the official store listing. Free Essentials and discovery introduce the app; the message board uses your UpSol account. The protected personal Toolkit is a separate one-time unlock.

  3. 03

    Download essentials to the phone.

    Select local guides and a supported offline map for your destination. Save your own route notes or import a GPX track; Prepper does not generate turn-by-turn driving directions. Review the actual sizes and open each selected download before departure.

  4. 04

    Add and test your USB library.

    Choose a compatible drive with enough space for your selected files and update reserve, using the correct adapter. Smaller guide collections do not require a 256 GB drive. Allow file access, copy selected packs and verify they open. Some apps import a copy into phone storage; some drives need external power.

  5. 05

    Prove the kit works offline.

    Turn mobile data and Wi-Fi off, close and reopen the app, find a saved guide and practise the route outdoors. Confirm the phone’s location and test access after unplugging and reconnecting the drive.

OLDER PHONE

Build a focused kit.

Start with local maps and a smaller text library. Check battery health, storage, charging port and current app compatibility.

NEWER PHONE

Use the extra headroom.

More internal space can make larger packs convenient. USB compatibility and offline operation still need testing.

Prepper’s minimum supported devices and operating systems will be published after native testing. A USB drive holds data; it does not replace the phone’s installed app.

KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TAKING

Before you go offline.

Will absolutely everything work without internet?

The purchased, prepared core toolkit is designed to open without recurring online licence checks. Initial installation, purchases, new downloads, community updates and software maintenance need a connection. The development app’s nearby exchange uses paired camera QR codes; Bluetooth and LoRa messaging are not included. These offline integrations still need native-device validation.

Does GPS work without a mobile signal?

A phone with working GPS can obtain satellite position without mobile data. It still needs permission, battery power and satellite reception; an initial fix can take time. Maps and offline directions must be downloaded separately. Foreground GPS and saved tracks are implemented in the development app. Automatic road routing is not included yet, and device testing remains required.

Apple’s GPS guidance ↗
Is Wikipedia also an offline map?

No. Wikipedia packs contain reference articles. Regional maps and routing data are separate downloads. We’re planning approved map sources that allow offline storage; a Wikipedia file cannot supply turn-by-turn navigation.

How will my private notes and USB backup be protected?

The development app uses a passphrase-encrypted vault and encrypted .prepper backups. Public reference downloads are separate, with clear integrity labels. A custom file extension or a USB drive alone does not provide security. Public Wikipedia and map material retain their own licences and attribution. Native encryption and recovery must be verified before release.

Will every USB drive work with every phone?

No. Connector, adapter, power, filesystem and app support all matter. Large Wikipedia files exceed FAT32’s 4 GiB single-file limit. A compatible format such as exFAT may be needed; back up an occupied drive before any formatting. Test the exact phone, drive and reader combination.

iPhone external storage ↗Android USB file access ↗
What is free, and what does the unlock cover?

The 13 Essentials, starter lessons, Maps discovery and the message board are free. Reading does not require an account; the board uses UpSol sign-in. Personal route records, kit records and encrypted notes belong to the native Toolkit’s verified one-time unlock. Store pricing will be shown when a real offer is available. Recurring membership benefits are not offered on this page.

ONE PREPPER APP · CHOOSE YOUR DEVICE

Your plan.
Your phone or desktop.

Android and iPhone testing uses invitations. The desktop workspace opens in your browser. Choose the right setup instructions before downloading.

iPhone, Android & desktop setup →

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NATIVE TOOLKITIn developmentPlanned one-time unlock

Free Essentials and community remain available. Final localized pricing appears in the store when the app and offer are ready.

Android — invited testingiPhone — invited TestFlight testing
No purchase is being collected here. Public store availability and supported devices will be confirmed before launch.

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