The Basic Philosophy of Prepping

What is “prepping?” For every person familiar with the term prepping, there are another dozen who do not have a clue about what the lifestyle entails. “Preppers,” as they are called, are normal, average, everyday citizens. The biggest difference between them and mainstream members of society is that they prefer to live life as it was intended; without the abusive interference of a governing body. These folks want to live life as their ancestors before them were able to, by working the land for their sustenance instead of joining the conventional rat race the rest of us have become enslaved to.

Preppers are often stigmatized as tin foil hat conspiracy theorists who have gathered together in some deep underground bunker awaiting the end of the world. This stereotype could not be further from the truth. Are there fringe preppers who fit this bill? Undoubtedly, just as there are in every clique currently functioning throughout the world.

What Does a Prepper Lifestyle Look Like?
Preppers prefer to live off the land, on a homestead if possible. They prefer to rely on modern infrastructure as little as possible. Preppers will plant gardens full of healthy vegetables, harvest them, process them and prepare them for long term food storage. By adopting this portion of the philosophy, preppers believe they have a better chance of sustaining their health and well-being, while simultaneously providing themselves with the best chance of living longer lives. They also believe in learning how to forage for wild edibles to supplement their food reserves, as well as prepare them for any scenario associated with being lost or stranded in the wilderness.

Preppers also believe in adopting off grid energy components that will provide them with the ability to generate electricity without the added financial obligation of a bill from a conventional grid based service provider. Solar panels, wind turbines, hydro-electric, as well as geothermal systems are all considered acceptable methods of reducing dependence on modern infrastructures.

Preppers also understand the value of developing the skills deemed necessary to live without conventional comforts. They will drill a well on their property to provide them with water. They will raise livestock in order to supplement their garden grown edibles. They learn and retain skills that allow them to create fire using unconventional items, such as ferro rods and steel strikers.

Preppers have developed the skills to continue living life, even if a cataclysmic event occurs that completely alters the landscape and conventional way of life that the rest of Earth’s inhabitants have adapted as a means of sustaining themselves and their families. The majority of them have assembled a “bugout” bag that contains minimal amounts of gear that will afford them the opportunity to rely on their survival skills if/when the crap slams into the rotary oscillator.

These fine folks also look for alternative medicinal means of providing for their needs. By doing this, preppers hope to discover natural, herbal remedies capable of substituting, or completely replacing their prescription medicines in times of turmoil. So, as we can plainly see, this lifestyle is about acquiring the skills and knowledge to continue living should the conventional grid services and infrastructures fail, or cease to function for any period of time. It is a responsible lifestyle, in which the individuals electing to participate, develop new methods of utilizing ancient technologies. By becoming self-sufficient, preppers and survivalists have assured themselves a place at the table after an apocalyptic, world changing/ending event.

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