r/preppers is a subreddit with 628k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses worst, prepare, scenario, prep, and preppers, 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
: "[Comms] Need reliable local & cross-state comms for a technical layman. Budget: $2k. No time for a Ham license."
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Living at 17 km (10,5 miles) from an active volcano with risk of eruption. Any advice?"
2 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Home security ideas"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/preppers
#1
Worst
12 posts
#2
Prepare
10 posts
#3
Scenario
9 posts
#4
Prep
: "Prepping for a small family"
9 posts
#5
Preppers
8 posts
#6
Worst Case Scenario
8 posts
#7
Hard Time
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
: "What are your store and forget items?"
8 posts
#2
Advice and Tips
: "Upgrade your BOB"
7 posts
#3
Gear
: "Car window hammer is useless"
4 posts
#4
Idea
: "Cleanliness"
4 posts
#5
Discussion
: "Do you think it would be easier to store and stack 5 gallon water jugs or the 40 count water bottle cases"
4 posts
#6
Prepping for Tuesday
: "Protecting against power surges (the obnoxious little brother of power outages)"
4 posts
#7
Question
: "What are your go to drinks that are not water?"
3 posts
#8
Prepping for Doomsday
: "130 Mile Get Home Bag I made for my Son"
2 posts
#9
Storage
: "Check your closets"
1 post
#10
Weekly discussion
: "September 28, 2026 - What did you do this past week to prepare?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/preppers
Yearly
+68k members(12.2%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026