Mike Wallace - Prepper Survival: A Beginners Guide to Bugging Out

A prepper is an individual who carefully prepares for any emergencies a nd disasters that could happen. Due to the various disasters that either happen or seem to be approaching each year, survivalists are gaining credibilityas well as stockpiling suppliesby the truckload.

Devastating h urricanes, tropical storms, nuclear power plant leaks, forest fires, earthquakes, sinkholes, and snowstorms all seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity. Meanwhile, the U.S. debt spirals upward, threatening the value of the U.S. dollar. New superbugs that are resistant to any known antibiotics also threaten an epidemic which could wipe out much of the worlds population. The threat of terrorism is a concern as well.

In response to the possibility of an apocalyptic future, survivalist organizations have formed throughout the nation. These groups pack backpacks designed to provide everythingincluding food and gearthat would be needed during a 72-hour emergency, or more. In the event of disaster, these bags can be grabbed at a moments notice.

Although preppers have varied opinions about which disaster is most likely to hit first, they all agree on one thing: the future looks more dire every year.

Many outside the movement see preppers as alarmistseven lunatics or crazies. Preppers know these descriptions are not accurate. They are simply making preparations for a disaster that could very well happen someday.

If you find yourself worrying about what the future holds, becoming a prepper is one of the best things you can do. In addition to providing some sense of preparedness or security, being a survivalist can be a lot of fun.

Preppers often meet to learn about gardening, self-defense, and other survival tactics. By building community they make new friends and get exercise.

If you are interested in becoming a prepper, one of the first steps you should take is to find like-minded people by joining a prepper group. Being able to ask other preppers questions and acquire knowledge from them can be a wonderful learning experience.

There are prepper groups located all over the United States. Meetup.com is a good website to find nearby prepper groups. Call the leader of your local group and ask them when their weekly meetings are.

When reaching out to other preppers, it is important to preppers are often very private. Make an effort to avoid asking preppers you have just met too many questions about where they live and what survival gear they have until better acquainted.

Its also important to remember that b ecoming a prepper is very much a personal journey. While learning to be more self-sufficient is likely to help you feel more confident and self-sufficient, dont expect all your friends to join you on this journey. The media often portrays preppers negatively as conspiracy theoristsor worse.

One recent event that portrayed preppers negatively was the 2012 Connecticut School shooting. The mother of the shooter was a prepper who had taught her son about guns, and the news media pounced on that information to make preppers look bad. This was cherry picking: most prepper kids do not grow up to be mass murderers.

Another fountain of bad publicity has been the National Geographic reality show Doomsday Preppers. Preppers who have seen this show know that it is a fake portrayal of their lifestyle. For example, Alfred Dutton (one of the cast members) recently received a 21-month jail sentence for creating explosive weapons. Most preppers know that explosives are not necessary for survival.

Lately more and more people have shown interest in becoming preppers. Local city governments in California have called for people to pack a 2-week bag in case a tsunami hits Los Angeles. In many ways, prepping is similar to a religion because the people who practice it enjoy coming t ogether and helping each other to learn how to prepare for the future.

According to a survey by Adelphi University Center for Health Innovation, 55% of U.S. Citizens believe that they will be taken care of by the government when a disaster hits. If you watched the news about the masses of people who fought for survival after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy, you know this isnt true.

Trusting in Uncle Sam to take care of you is not good enough. Your chances of living through a disaster of apocalyptic proportions will be strengthened if you learn survival techniques and build up storage of food in preparation. To learn the prepper basicsand how to prepare for any disaster that might happenI invite you to read on.