There’s a great article that popped up years ago on here, something like “the realistic survivalist guide”.
The main take away was “enough cash in the bank to survive no job for a year because that’s the most likely disaster you’ll face” after that I think it was water, always half a tank of gas, and everything else a distant runner up.
I’m remembering from years ago so may have butchered it.
I think the typical natural disaster kit is what is all that would be 'realistic'.
After that in the ultra crazy apocalyptic scenario, my preppier neighbor down the road... I'll just take his stuff, the odds of him being able to stand guard 24/7 or not befriend the wrong people aren't super high.
Granted I'd prefer a more cooperative approach but the preppers expecting some sort of mad max situation, not sure they're any better off than the folks who can just take their stuff.
Very few of us expect an actual Mad Max-style scenario. Most preppers simply prepare for anything, as you simply don't know what the future holds. Personally, I found keeping a supply of N95's at home to be very handy in the current pandemic. We've also kept the store-runs to a minimum simply by living off some of the supplies we have at home, as well as our own produce.
I suspect most preppers agree that if shit hits the fan and zombies start walking the streets, cooperation is key for survival and rebuilding, and that simple things like getting to know your neighbours can be quite critical for survival in such scenarios. After all, sitting in a bunker with a ton of canned food is pretty pointless unless your kids have someone to procreate with.
The main take away was “enough cash in the bank to survive no job for a year because that’s the most likely disaster you’ll face” after that I think it was water, always half a tank of gas, and everything else a distant runner up.
I’m remembering from years ago so may have butchered it.