Preppers
Preppers, also known as survivalists, are individuals or groups who actively prepare for emergencies, disasters, or societal collapse. This preparation can range from stockpiling food, water, and medical supplies to learning survival skills like first aid, self-defense, and resource management. The specific scenarios preppers prepare for are diverse, including natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or hurricanes, as well as man-made events like economic crises, pandemics, or civil unrest.
The motivations behind prepping vary. Some preppers are driven by a desire for self-reliance and independence,
Prepping practices often involve building a "bug-out bag" containing essential items for evacuation, creating a "bug-in"