If you have any kind of naval background, you might immediately recognise the CPO as your Chief Petty Officer. So, you might be surprised to learn that the CPO has now turned up in a different guise as the Chief Prepper Officer for some travel companies. What’s that all about? Prepping for travel Just like for the rest of us, emergencies, crises, and unexpected events … [Read more...] about Travel and The Rise of the Chief Prepper Officer
Prepping
What is prepping?
The answer is pretty well self-explanatory. Prepping is the activity of preparing for something. That something is typically unexpected and otherwise unplanned, can cause disruption and damage to lives and property, and may be the result of a natural phenomenon or because of man-made causes. Following on from that definition, you get the title of “prepper” for someone … [Read more...] about What is prepping?
Everyday prepping: it’s not just about Doomsday
Not every crisis or emergency heralds some Doomsday scenario. It sounds like a contradiction in terms, but most crises may come completely out of the blue but are, in fact, fairly run of the mill – practically, everyday occurrences. And for emergencies such as that, your best line of defence may be in everyday prepping. Prepping as a way of life An article by American … [Read more...] about Everyday prepping: it’s not just about Doomsday
Girl Prepared – Every Day Carry in a Handbag
Being prepared on a day-to-day basis doesn’t mean you have to lug around a big rucksack “just in case”. There are useful bits that you can carry every day that may come in handy in an emergency. For example: You are on the Eurostar, and it breaks down in the tunnel and you are stuck there for several hours’There is a natural disaster or terrorist attack, and you are told to … [Read more...] about Girl Prepared – Every Day Carry in a Handbag
Beginners Guide to Doomsday Bunkers
The bunker plays a central role in many a prepper’s plans. It is a place of refuge and safety, a home base, a centre of operations, and the one place in which you can be sure to have surrounded yourself with everything you need for the duration of any crisis or emergency. But what makes a bunker? What are its essential characteristics? And if you could choose, what makes for … [Read more...] about Beginners Guide to Doomsday Bunkers