r/preppers is a subreddit with 614k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses prepping, worst, preparation, water, and food, 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
: "Tips on how to survive when the air conditioner breaks in the south"
23 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Is Aquatainer the way to go for that sort of water container?"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "For anyone thinking of relying on lifestraws: Don't. Multiple people (in independent events) getting life-threateningly sick despite using lifestraws."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/preppers
#1
Prepping
: "Prepping saved me extreme embarrassment"
29 posts
#2
Worst
16 posts
#3
Preparation
: "Maybe older generations were naturally more prepared"
16 posts
#4
Water
: "The "1 gallon per person per day" Water storage rule doesn’t always factor in your household’s specific needs. So I built a free calculator that does."
12 posts
#5
Food
: "Food in your Go Bag"
11 posts
#6
Prepare
10 posts
#7
Scenario
9 posts
#8
Preppers
9 posts
#9
Prep
9 posts
#10
Storage
: "Fuel Storage and metal cans"
9 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
: "Urea shortages being seen"
40 posts
#2
Advice and Tips
: "For anyone thinking of relying on lifestraws: Don't. Multiple people (in independent events) getting life-threateningly sick despite using lifestraws."
34 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Does anyone else feel like PPE is the most underrated part of prepping?"
20 posts
#4
Question
: "What’s the minimum number of acres needed for a family of 4 to comfortably survive."
19 posts
#5
Prepping for Doomsday
: "What actually got used during a 6-day power outage (and what was dead weight)"
13 posts
#6
Prepping for Tuesday
: "Can I store rice in the plastic bags they come in?"
12 posts
#7
Idea
: "Maybe older generations were naturally more prepared"
8 posts
#8
Gear
: "E-Bike/E-Moto Recommendations for Preppers"
4 posts
#9
Situation Report
: "Prepping saved me extreme embarrassment"
3 posts
#10
Weekly discussion
: "May 17, 2026 - What did you do this past week to prepare?"
2 posts
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+65k members(11.9%)
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Last updated: June 29, 2026