What exactly is a prepper? It’s anyone who anticipates a calamity resulting in some degree of social collapse, and makes plans—or prepares—to survive independently. Behind that definition lies a gamut ...

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As tensions escalate between U.S.-Israel and Iran, people around the world may be concerned about the impacts of the burgeoning war. For many Americans—from survival enthusiasts to concerned ...

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING: In the aftermath of surviving Tropical Storm Helene, a surplus of goods — once a source of pride for preppers — now seems unmanageable and superfluous. Image design by Xpress ...

I used to watch with interest and a bit of judgmental thinking all the efforts some people made to prepare for the end of days. That's because back when I was younger the prospect of something ...

Some people spend more time than others imagining what they’ll do when the world ends. Survivalist movements have long urged adherents to focus on the details: How much food and water will you need if ...

Earlier this year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set its infamous Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight for the second year in a row. This is the closest the symbolic clock has ever been to ...

Red Cross recommends every household maintain at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food. But if your idea of an emergency involves more than a power outage, you’re gonna need more than granola ...

While you might not always be on board with their somewhat cynical take on life, you have to admire preppers for their self-sufficiency and survival skills. And, just in case things do go south, you ...