r/preppers is a subreddit with 629k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses worst, prepare, scenario, preppers, and worst case 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
Advice Requests
: "Anyone familiar with any strategies (links/advice) for handling the first wave of crazies during a worldwide hunger event?"
3 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Feeling like a prepper failure"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Pressure Canner Recommendation"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/preppers
#1
Worst
12 posts
#2
Prepare
10 posts
#3
Scenario
9 posts
#4
Preppers
8 posts
#5
Worst Case Scenario
8 posts
#6
Hard Time
7 posts
#7
Prep
7 posts
#8
Case
6 posts
#9
Survival
5 posts
#10
Struggling
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
: "Anyone familiar with any strategies (links/advice) for handling the first wave of crazies during a worldwide hunger event?"
9 posts
#2
Advice and Tips
: "Could a rice cooker be an underappreciated survival tool?"
7 posts
#3
Prepping for Tuesday
: "Ended up in hospital - wish I'd done ... better."
4 posts
#4
Question
: "Do you keep used pasta sauce, jam , etc. jars? Can these be used for canning in place of a true Mason jar (lid)? What else do you use these for?"
4 posts
#5
Discussion
: "Either/or thinking can get you killed"
4 posts
#6
Prepping for Doomsday
: "EMERGENCY INHALERS"
4 posts
#7
Gear
: "Baofeng Radios"
3 posts
#8
Situation Report
: "Feeling like a prepper failure"
2 posts
#9
Book Discussion
: "The last House"
1 post
#10
Weekly discussion
: "October 11, 2026 - What did you do this past week to prepare?"
1 post
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+68k members(12.1%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026