So, you’ve heard all about the “Preppers movement”—the people who are prepping for catastrophic events in the world and, for that event, are planning on being completely self-sufficient. Heck, you’ve probably even seen a television show about it now and talked about it with friends and family members.
You know it makes sense, even if you don’t believe in a doomsday apocalypse. However, where do you start? What do you need to store? How much food do you need? How do you live without electricity or ready access to food and water?
Lucky for you, we’ve done all the legwork and cut through vast amounts of information to give you the five best websites to help you with everything you need to become a Prepper.
The American Preppers Network states their mission is to “To bring knowledge and understanding of living a Self-Sufficient lifestyle into the mainstream and teach it to every household in America.”
There is a variety of information and articles; however, one of the best things is that the site explains “The Five Principals of Preparedness.” And, it has less to do with doomsday and more to do with living a good life.
They also have a cool page where you can get 21 free prepper e-books for reference.
A husband-wife team website that came about when they realized they’ve been supporting their family on an annual salary that used to equal one month’s worth.
“Applying the principles taught on this website have been very beneficial, but there's more to it. God keeps telling us to trust him and not try to figure it out. We haven’t figured it out but know that God has been watching over us,” John and Jennifer write on their site.
The site includes information on how to store enough food for your family to live on for one year and pay only $225.
They also cover growing and preserving your own items, recipe books, purifying water, hygiene, sanitation and more.
3. Prepper.org
Prepper.org is unique from other sites because it acts as a gateway directing you to other resources. For example, it lists out U.S. and Canadian “prepper networks” that you can join right in your area.
They also have great tools where you can search things in your area like food co-ops, farmer’s markets, bartering networks, gun/archery clubs, survival resources and even lists of “prepper airwaves.” You can even add your own prepper network if it's not listed.
DoctorPrepper.com isn’t the nicest website around; however, it does have a great list of companies and groups selling preparedness supplies: “food for camping, backpacking, 72 hour kits, bugout bags, survival kits, and short or long-term food storage including bulk foods, packaged foods, food mixes, dehydrated foods, freeze-dried foods, MRE meals and canned foods for preppers, survivalists.”
OffGridSurvival.com is a pretty hardcore survivalist site. (I mean, they have a gas mask as their logo.) However, they have taken the time to breakdown basic food items that you might stockpile and their shelf life, which will certainly be of service in determining what you want and need to store.
And, while you’re there, take a look around and see what else you might need to survive.
Do you have a favorite “preppers” website? Feel free to add it to the comments to share with our readers.
Do you have a "Preppers" tip or topic, or are considered a "Prepper Expert" and would like to be interviewed? Contact me at jwilson@primeparentsclub.com.
