r/preppers is a subreddit with 637k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, 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
Solution Requests
: "I want something solar powered that I could plug a nebulizer for use, y'all have any ideas?"
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "I wanted to ask here instead of the Google machine"
3 posts
#3
News
: "Due to parts of Florida currently underwater in a once-in-1000-year flood, a boil water notice for most of Central Florida. Could the event turn into a weeks-long issue?"
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
: "I want something solar powered that I could plug a nebulizer for use, y'all have any ideas?"
18 posts
#2
Question
: "any way to send my internet 2 miles away to another cabin?"
10 posts
#3
Advice and Tips
: "50 gallon water barrels"
4 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Sources on often referred to recent news"
3 posts
#5
Prepping for Doomsday
: "I wanted to ask here instead of the Google machine"
2 posts
#6
Gear
: "Earthquake communication"
2 posts
#7
Situation Report
: "Rice Storage"
1 post
#8
Prepping for Tuesday
: "Boarding up"
1 post
#9
Other
: "My First Water Prep"
1 post
#10
Book Discussion
: "Any general self help books you’d recommend?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/preppers
Yearly
+72k members(12.7%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026