Prepper's Apocalypse - Prepper Post-Apocalyptic Survival Fiction.EMP blasts started the apocalypse during Tom and his family's return flight to San Francisco from Hawaii. Surviving the crash only caused them to confront the chaos of the apocalypse head-on. Their fellow survivors were helpless and lacked the skills to survive. Tom, his sister, and their Grandma survive the perilous trip from San Francisco to their ranch in Southern Oregon using their prepper skills to keep them alive during the anarchy around them.
It seems like people are always talking about the end of the world, doesn't it? Y2K, the Mayan Apocalypse, Blood Moon Prophecies, nuclear war, killer robots, you name it. In Apocalypse Any Day Now, journalist Tea Krulos travels the country to try to puzzle out America's obsession with the end of days. Along the way he meets doomsday preppers—people who stockpile supplies and learn survival skills—as well as religious prognosticators and climate scientists. He camps out with the Zombie Squad (who use a zombie apocalypse as a survival metaphor); tours the Survival Condos, a luxurious bunker built in an old Atlas missile silo; and attends Wasteland Weekend, where people party like the world has already ended. Frightening and funny, the ideas Krulos explores range from ridiculously outlandish to alarmingly near and present dangers.
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • An absorbing, deeply felt book about our anxious present tense—and coming to grips with the future, by the author of the award-winning To Be a Machine. “Deeply funny and life-affirming, with a warm, generous outlook even on the most challenging of subjects.” —Esquire We’re alive in a time of worst-case scenarios: The weather has gone uncanny. A pandemic draws our global community to a halt. Everywhere you look there’s an omen, a joke whose punchline is the end of the world. How is a person supposed to live in the shadow of such a grim future? What might it be like to live through the worst? And what on earth is anybody doing about it? Dublin-based writer Mark O’Connell is consumed by these questions—and, as the father of two young children, he finds them increasingly urgent. In Notes from an Apocalypse, he crosses the globe in pursuit of answers. He tours survival bunkers in South Dakota. He ventures to New Zealand, a favored retreat of billionaires banking on civilization’s collapse. He engages with would-be Mars colonists, preppers, right-wing conspiracists. And he bears witness to places, like Chernobyl, that the future has already visited—real-life portraits of the end of the world as we know it. What emerges is an absorbing, funny, and deeply felt book about our anxious present tense—and coming to grips with what’s ahead.
Increasing American fear about terrorism, environmental catastrophes, pandemics, and economic crises has fueled interest in "prepping": confronting disaster by mastering survivalist skills. This trend of self-reliance is not merely evidence of the American belief in the power of the individual; rather, this pragmatic shift away from expecting government aid during a disaster reflects a weakened belief in the bond between government and its citizens during a time of crisis. This ethnographic study explores the rise of the urban preppers' subculture in New York City, shedding light on the distinctive approach of city dwellers in preparing for disaster. With attention to the role of factors such as class, race, gender and one’s expectations of government, it shows that how one imagines Doomsday affects how one prepares for it. Drawing on participant observation, the author explores preppers’ views on the central question of whether to "bug out" or "hunker down" in the event of disaster, and examines the ways in which the prepper economy increases revenue by targeting concerns over developing skills, building networks, securing equipment and arranging a safe locale. A rich qualitative study, Bracing for the Apocalypse will appeal to scholars of sociology and anthropology with interests in urban studies, ethnography and subcultures.
A thought-provoking, chilling, and eerily prescient look at “prepper” communities around the world that are building bunkers against a possible apocalypse. Currently, 3.7 million Americans call themselves preppers. Millions more prep without knowing it. Bradley Garrett, who began writing this book years before the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, argues that prepping is a rational response to global, social, and political systems that are failing to produce credible narratives of continued stability. Left with a sense of foreboding fueled by disease outbreaks, increasing government dysfunctionality, eroding critical infrastructure, nuclear brinksmanship, and an accelerating climate crisis, people all over the world are responding predictably—by hunkering down. For this book, Garrett traveled across four continents to meet those who are constructing panic rooms, building underground backyard survival chambers, stockpiling supplies, preparing go bags, hiding inflatable rafts, rigging mobile “bugout” vehicles, and burrowing deep into the earth. He has returned with a brilliant, original and never less than deeply disturbing story from the frontlines of the way we live now: an illuminating reflection on our age of disquiet and dread that brings our times into new and sharper focus. The “bunker,” Garrett shows, is all around us: in malls, airports, gated communities, the vehicles we drive. Most of all, he reveals, it’s in our minds.
The Preppers Apocalypse Survival Guide to Bugging In & Home DefenseThe Preppers Apocalypse Survival Guide book series by Steve Rayder is quickly growing in popularity in the prepping community. With thousands of copies being read by preppers around the world within months of the release of the very first book. This latest installment in the series covers the topic of bugging in and home defense, raising many thought provoking issues you may well have overlooked. Steve has looked into the history of mankind to discover how humanity would react to a widespread disaster scenario and put that knowledge to good use in this book. If you are of the opinion that you would bug out in the event of a disaster, you need to read this book. There loads of great information as to why bugging out may be a far more dangerous and risky strategy than you may think. I think this book will change the mind of many people in the prepping and disaster preparedness community who think leaving their homes and heading into the woods is the best course of action.
Do you think that you and your family are self-reliant? If an apocalypse occurs, will you be able to provide for them and keep them safe? Will you be able to survive? The best way to prepare for the future is not through fancy tools, gadgets, or go bags—it’s having the experience and knowledge that will best equip you to handle the unexpected. It doesn’t matter how prepared you are for disaster, however, if you run out of food. Then you'll be scrounging to survive along with everyone else. Everyone begins somewhere, especially with learning how to stock your pantry for an indefinite period of time. In Food Fundamentals for the Apocalypse, you’ll find a project for every week of the year, designed to teach you the fundamentals of canning and preserving any sort of food as safely as possible. Self-reliance isn’t about building a bunker and waiting for the end of the world. It’s about making sure you have enough food to feed your family should the worst happen. Food Fundamentals for the Apocalypse, an updated version 52 Unique Techniques for Stocking Food for Preppers, is the ultimate instructional guide to preparing food and making sure that it keeps. It is a must-have book for those with their eye on the future.
Everyday Carry Guide The Preppers Apocalypse Survival Guide book series by Steve Rayder is quickly growing in popularity in the prepping community. With thousands of copies being read by preppers around the world within months of the release of the very first book. This latest installment in the series covers the topic of EDC's and PSK's or Everyday Carries and Pocket Survival Kits. In this book Steve gives some great recommendations on some of the products has tried and tested over the years. He also talks about the various types of EDC and gives some handy tips on how to scale things down to meet your size and weight constraints. This book will give you some great ideas on items that you could include in your EDC, adding functionality and effectiveness to your kit. But this book isn't just for those of you looking to refine your kit. If you're just getting involved in the Prepping and Disaster Preparedness community for the first time, and you're thinking about putting your first EDC together, this book is perfect for you. It will take you through your options and give loads of fantastic tips along the way.
The culture of twenty-first century America revolves around narcissistic death, violence, and visions of doom. Foster explores this culture of the apocalypse, from hoarding and gluttony to visions of the post-apocalyptic world.
The Survival Guide to Scavenging Everyday Household Items is an essential resource that equips readers with the knowledge and skills to repurpose common household items in survival situations. In this comprehensive guide, discover the art of scavenging and transform ordinary objects into invaluable tools for your survival toolkit. With practical advice and creative solutions, this guide reveals how to identify and repurpose everyday household items to meet various survival needs. Learn how to utilize items such as plastic bottles, tin cans, clothing, and even paper clips to provide shelter, start fires, collect and purify water, prepare food, and craft rudimentary tools. Unlock the potential of everyday objects to address medical emergencies, improvising first aid supplies and makeshift splints. Gain insights into repurposing electronics, batteries, and other energy sources to power essential devices or create signaling devices for rescue. The Survival Guide to Scavenging Everyday Household Items emphasizes the importance of resourcefulness, adaptability, and problem-solving in survival situations. It provides tips on improvisation, repurposing, and creative thinking to maximize the usefulness of items commonly found in your home or in abandoned environments. Illustrated with clear instructions and accompanied by real-life examples, this guide helps readers develop a keen eye for identifying potential resources and uncovering their hidden potential. Whether you find yourself in a wilderness scenario, a post-disaster situation, or simply seeking self-sufficiency, this guide will inspire you to think outside the box and make the most of what is readily available. Note: The Survival Guide to Scavenging Everyday Household Items serves as a resource for educational purposes and encourages creativity and resourcefulness. It is important to prioritize safety and exercise caution when repurposing items, ensuring they are suitable for the intended purpose. Additionally, be mindful of legal restrictions and environmental considerations while scavenging and repurposing materials.
