Prepping became a household word just a decade ago. Fear and uncertainty riddled the masses. Whether the motivation comes from conspiracy theories or and observation that the government cannot take care of us when society breaks down, people across the land took to survivalist techniques and methods to feed, protect and withstand anything that might be coming our way.
It can be said that we certainly live in uncertain times. Just when things start to seem normal again the Covid-19 virus awakens dormant preppers all over the country. Back in 2010 prepping was all the rage. You had shows on the History and Discovery Channel showing survivalists and their plans and bug out locations all over the country. Some even got to enjoy 15 minutes of fame among the community. The fad died down a bit though. Things started to go back to normal and many people figuratively went to sleep. The resurgence in the genre has been nothing short of monumental. After a mandatory lock down and empty grocery store shelves people have realized once again that they can only depend on themselves, and they better be ready.
While some people who take on preparation as a hobby or as a way of life are fortunate enough to live in rural areas with low population density, sometimes on acres of land, most of us are not that lucky. We have jobs, we have lives, we have commutes that do not change. Living in a desolate area with country folk who are self sufficient just isn’t an option for many. It is possible to prep in an urban or suburban environment though. While it might not be as desirable as a bug out location in the woods, it can be done and it can be done successfully.
At the urban suburban prepper we like to inform our audience on how they can have adequate food, medicine, supplies and methods of home defense and protection that keep them safe if there is a breakdown in society. There are means to survive the next catastrophic event that comes our way. There are ways in which you can help others as well. You don’t have to be worried if you’re not physically strong, elderly, a single mother or someone who feels they are in a vulnerable position regardless of the circumstances. Many will suffer and not know how to cope when this time comes. You truly don’t have to be one of them.
