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I don't know. Most of the prepper material I read before the pandemic predicted a breakdown in civilisation type situation. Even through the stress of this pand
by mantap 6y ago
I don't know. Most of the prepper material I read before the pandemic predicted a breakdown in civilisation type situation. Even through the stress of this pandemic, the world has remained remarkably intact.
A pandemic was consistently predicted as one of the biggest risks to the world by people like Bill Gates. But the preppers were not super interested.
- kiba 6y agoWe would all probably be better off if we prepped a little bit for 'everyday' or 'common' emergency situation such ad adverse weathers, with the government prepping for outside-the-norm emergencies. Also, prepping channels seems to be a bit obsessed with things as opposed to skills.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 6y agoThings are easier to acquire than skills.
- dharmab 6y agoI disagree- the time and money spent on things could be spent on a weekend long (possibly free online) course in first aid, cooking, hygiene and other basic home skills.
- bluGill 6y agoFirst aid skills without bandaid isn't useful. Cooking skills without food isn't useful. Hygiene skills without soap isn't useful. You need to prep by having the skills, and having the materials. It may be a good idea to know how to make the materials, but that assumes time which means you need a supply
- dharmab 6y agoYou can stock a 2-year first aid kit and many months or years of food at your local grocery store very cheaply. If you want to last longer, befriend your local farmer's market where you can buy food and soap.