Preppers: The British people preparing for the end of the world

by **Kitkat** Tue 27 Oct 2015, 22:46

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Preppers: The British people preparing for the end of the world

Post by Kitkat Tue 27 Oct 2015, 22:46

British survivalists - known as "preppers" - are fixated on the need to survive in the event of a catastrophe. What motivates them?

Prepping vocabulary

There are a number of terms used by the prepping community to describe their practice. Here are some examples:
Prepper - An individual who prepares for a catastrophic event.
When Stuff Hits the Fan - The widespread chaos and panic that sets in after a catastrophic event.
Bugging In - Staying at your location until it is safer to bug out.
Bugging Out - Leaving your current position and moving to a safer location.
Bug Out Bag (Bob) - A bag that contains all the necessities needed to survive after a catastrophe.
Zombie - The name for the unprepared and aggressive masses who may want to steal a prepper's resources.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34637377

by **Whiskers** Thu 29 Oct 2015, 12:35

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Re: Preppers: The British people preparing for the end of the world

Post by Whiskers Thu 29 Oct 2015, 12:35

It takes all kinds. nuts

Wouldnt surprise me to find they have societies and groups holding training classes in "prepping" going on deep in the woods in the middle of the night and regular secret society bunker parties.