Prepper

What does „prepping“ mean today - and how far should you go? This is about the background, ethics and attitude. We show that preparedness is not a marginal issue, but common sense: plan, act, stay calm.

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February 11, 2026

Japan: earthquake preparedness, emergency backpacks and high-tech prepping

Japan lives with the risk. Hardly any other industrialized country is so regularly affected by earthquakes. The tectonic location on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire means that minor quakes are part of everyday life and stronger tremors are possible at any time. But instead of being in constant ...

February 11, 2026

Scandinavia: „Prepping light“ - crisis preparedness in harmony with nature

When we talk about crisis preparedness in Central Europe, many people immediately think of full basements, emergency power generators and weeks of stockpiling. In Scandinavia, on the other hand, a much calmer, more everyday form of preparation has become established. You could call it „prepping light“ - an attitude that ...

February 11, 2026

Russia: Self-sufficient dachas, hunting and self-sufficiency

When you think of Russia, the first images that come to mind are often of endless forests, snow-covered landscapes and simple wooden houses. However, away from the large metropolises of Moscow and St. Petersburg, there is a way of life that is more deeply rooted in the country than any modern ...

November 1, 2025

Prepping for beginners - first steps in 7 days

Imagine the power goes out for two days. No internet, no lights, no fridge. Or the supermarket is suddenly empty due to delivery problems. What would you do? Most people shrug their shoulders - until it actually happens. ...

November 1, 2025

What does prepping really mean?

When the word prepping is mentioned, images immediately pop up in many people's minds: Basements full of tin cans, people in camouflage clothing, perhaps even home-made bunkers. Hollywood has played its part in the fact that the image of the „prepper“ often fluctuates between quirky and extreme. But is ...

November 1, 2025

Exchange & experience reports for preppers

Prepping lives from preparation - of course. Supplies, plans, equipment. But if you take a closer look, you quickly realize that the real strength comes not only from canned goods and water filters, but also from stories. Experiences that are shared. Conversations in which you realize: „Ah, this is how ...

November 1, 2025

YouTube channels & podcasts for preppers - learning with images and voice

  There is this one moment: you read a guidebook on crisis preparedness, understand the theory, but somehow everything remains abstract. Then you come across a video in which someone lights a fire on camera without matches - and suddenly ...

November 1, 2025

Online courses & webinars for preppers - knowledge at the touch of a button

  Imagine the power goes out, supermarkets remain closed, and suddenly you realize: Theory alone is not enough. You know that you can boil water, but how do you do it when the stove doesn't work? This is exactly the point ...

November 1, 2025

Women in prepping - their own challenges

When people think of the word „prepper“, they often have an image of a bearded man in a camouflage suit, somewhere in the forest between mountains of cans and outdoor knives. But this image is long outdated. More and more women are getting involved with the topic of prepping ...

November 1, 2025

Seniors & Prepping - Tips for integration

When we talk about prepping, many people first think of younger people with outdoor experience, bulging rucksacks and a certain thirst for adventure. But what about the older people in our society? Seniors bring their very own perspectives, experiences - and challenges - to the table.