Of course it does, but the OP said "most". I'm also keeping a decent stock of food and other useful things, but when I compare to what US calls "prepper" I real

Of course it does, but the OP said "most". I'm also keeping a decent stock of food and other useful things, but when I compare to what US calls "prepper" I realize that's going on a whole different level. And it's not about stigma as other commenter assumed, its simply way less extensive and way less philosophical - I'm not preparing to survive the armageddon, just preparing to bridge over some flood days.