Stop Hoarding Gear: Why Your Plan is Probably Garbage with Sam Amyett of MAD Gear

The Waffle House Index and Other Ways to Know You're In Trouble In this episode, Andy talks with preparedness expert Sam Amyett of MAD Gear, who emphasizes true preparedness as making realistic plans rather than simply collecting gear. They discuss balancing preparedness with anxiety through calm family leadership, normalizing drills, and using confident language. This way when things go wrong, everyone feels confident they can do their part. And then they talk about Waffle House. Find out more about Sam and MAD Gear: https://madgear.shop/ Upgrade Your Radio with an antenna from ZBM2 Industries. Use discount code SECURE for 15% off your order at https://zbm2industries.com Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Connect 📧 Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails 📸 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram 📺 Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube 🖥️ Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Show Introduction 02:32 Meet Sam Amyett 04:03 Planning Over Gear 04:52 Three Core Family Plans 06:05 Evacuation Triggers 08:23 Waffle House Index 09:28 Preparedness Without Anxiety 13:09 Common Mistakes and Triggers 16:01 Budgeting Time and Money 18:48 Research Local Risks 21:12 Black Swan Planning 22:40 Backup Comms Basics 23:26 Three Layer Comms Plan 25:29 GMRS Practice Matters 28:13 Everyday Prep Essentials 30:25 Phone Tools Offline 32:24 First Aid Over Gear 32:59 Food Storage Reality 34:27 Where To Find Mad Gear 36:05 Wrap Up And Final Thoughts The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC. The Secure Dad LLC makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content in this podcast or any related materials. Information may change over time, and inadvertent errors or omissions may occur. The Secure Dad LLC is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information provided. The Secure Dad® is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned. All rights reserved.