r/preppers is a subreddit with 625k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses prepping, worst, hard time, prepare, and scenario, and they frequently recommend/review firearm, gas mask, and home security system.
Learning and sharing information to aid in emergency preparedness as it relates to both natural and man-made disasters. Discussion for those preparing to weather day-to-day disasters as well as catastrophic events. Insurance for tough times.
Popular Themes in r/preppers
#1
Solution Requests
: "I need a recommendation for a good solid flashlight."
14 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "New Preppers Resource Guide (Answers to common questions)"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "We're on day 5 without electricity. I wish I would have been better prepared. "
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Asian Prepping, ideas from people, my situation, and just getting more ideas!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/preppers
#1
Prepping
: "Prepping Not Just for Major Disasters"
13 posts
#2
Worst
12 posts
#3
Hard Time
12 posts
#4
Prepare
10 posts
#5
Scenario
9 posts
#6
Preppers
8 posts
#7
Worst Case Scenario
8 posts
#8
Prep
7 posts
#9
Case
6 posts
#10
Survival
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/preppers
Firearm
57 reviews
#1
Mossberg
5.0★ from 10 reviews
#2
Shotgun
4.5★ from 8 reviews
#3
AR-15
3.8★ from 5 reviews
Gas Mask
55 reviews
#1
Mira Safety
4.2★ from 9 reviews
#2
3M
4.1★ from 9 reviews
#3
Avon
4.6★ from 5 reviews
Home Security System
34 reviews
#1
Ring
3.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
SimpliSafe
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Lorex
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/preppers
#1
New Prepper Questions
: "Quesiton about storing water"
29 posts
#2
Advice and Tips
: "Don't forget to live your life"
28 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Family......"
28 posts
#4
Question
: "Would you survive inside your house/apartment for the next 6 months and how are you doing that?"
18 posts
#5
Prepping for Doomsday
: "How would you prep for entertainment in a bunker for months/years?"
6 posts
#6
Prepping for Tuesday
: "For anyone building a new home with bush fires in mind"
6 posts
#7
Gear
: "I need a recommendation for a good solid flashlight."
5 posts
#8
Idea
: "Best object to bury and make shelter with?"
5 posts
#9
Weekly discussion
: "September 13, 2026 - What did you do this past week to prepare?"
4 posts
#10
Situation Report
: "We're on day 5 without electricity. I wish I would have been better prepared. "
2 posts
Member Growth in r/preppers
Yearly
+68k members(12.2%)
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Last updated: September 15, 2026