10 Books Every Prepper Should Have on Their Shelf
Interest in prepping, or the practice of preparing for a possible collapse of civilized society, has surged in recent years. Preppers are individuals who believe in being prepared for various types of emergencies, including but not limited to economic collapse, societal unrest, natural disasters, and pandemics. It involves the accumulation of supplies, the learning of survival skills and self-reliance abilities, among other things. One of the most critical aspects of prepping is knowledge, and books are a fantastic source of that knowledge. Whether you’re new to the prepping scene or a seasoned veteran, these ten must-have prepper books should be part of your survival library.
1. “Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook” by Peggy Layton
This comprehensive book provides practical and accessible information on how to provide and store food and water in any emergency scenario. Among the topics covered are storage options, rotation methods, and recipes for survival scenarios.
2. “The Survival Medicine Handbook” by Joseph Alton and Amy Alton
Healthcare could be a matter of life and death in a world where professional medical help may not be available. This guide provides you with the knowledge to deal with different medical issues during a long-term crisis.
3. “SAS Survival Handbook” by John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman
The classic among survival books, this guide by former soldier and survivalist Wiseman offers in-depth survival strategies for any situation and environment, from navigation skills to disaster preparedness.
4. “Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival” by Dave Canterbury
This is a great resource for learning basic woodland survival skills, helping you get by using just the tools nature provides.
5. “How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It” by James Wesley Rawles
An all-encompassing guide to prepping, this book covers everything from stockpiling food and water to securing your property.
6. “The Prepper’s Blueprint” by Tess Pennington
This is a comprehensive guide to prepping, covering all the basics and more, perfect for beginners but also useful for experienced preppers looking to refresh their knowledge.
7. “The Forager’s Harvest” by Sam Thayer
The skill of foraging is valuable to the survivalist. This book helps you identify edible plants and harvest them effectively.
8. “The Survivalist’s Handbook” by R.A. Montgomery
This book covers how to plan and prepare for various disruptive scenarios, from natural disasters to societal collapses and beyond.
9. “Survival Theory: A Preparedness Guide” by Jonathan Hollerman
This guide dives into isolation survival scenarios and the preparation of sustainable living situations.
10. “101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods” by Kevin Estela
A useful guide packed full of practical tips and techniques to survive in the woods, a common place for preppers to retreat.
In conclusion, the best way to prepare is to arm yourself with knowledge. By ensuring you have these ten essential prepper books on your shelf, you’ll be prepared for any eventuality.
Written by Roland
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