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I have found as well as you that there are two main groups within the survival preppers arena. Then smaller sub-groups with specific agendas but still under the general of the two headings.
Group One; Those that believe staying in a secured location with infrastructures to supply their needs and wants is what they require and desire. In other words seclusion, buildings, power, water supply, security, food reproduction capability on site, hygiene locations, things and means to restart a new life, probably others to work with...infrastructure as I call it. Like being part of the long term solution.
Group Two; Those that intend on laying low hidden at some form of a camp site or that there possible pre planned locations are not really secured thus they might get there and find them...occupied and or gone. Sort of planning to adjust and go where ever they think things might work out. The ability and willingness to stay mobile.
I am sure you all could have stated that better ;-)
Observations about group one. Derived from monitoring dozens and dozens of survival sites, from dozens and dozens of contacts we get via our ad and conversations.
They are usually couples. They might have a child or children. They have acquired a lot of supplies as each person in their family doubles their load and volume...so to speak. Thus it is hard to travel far. They believe a secured location will be the only place they can do all the tasks required to safely provide for so many. They are older and don’t feel the life in a sleeping bag filled with uncertainties is the way to go for them. They firmly believe in safety in numbers and that those numbers are equally prepared and equipped. They have accumulated such an impressive collection of gear that it would take several pickup trucks to a semi truck to move it all. Like 30,000 thousand rounds of heavy ammo or more being just one item. Or food, fuel, clothes, TP, and sipping wine... for years ;-0 Some already live at their secured site and have way to much to invested and to lose to go to a mobile lifestyle. They have networked with others and formed a group and location ahead of time. Many have a lot of world experience and believe in the wisdom of many hands make lighter work. They realize that they also need others watching their backs while they sleep.
Observation about group two.
Same nice type folks and preppers. Usually singles. Usually males. Usually younger. Often they really don’t have squat so they pretend to cover that short fall by “living off the land”. They don’t believe in working within a group as that requires staying put. It also requires some to actually have collect together a reasonable list of things... They could not get into a group for any number of reasons. Like being to independent minded, not good team players, possible issues with having others in charge of certain operations. (No problems with that just what I have experienced). Must have “little enough” saved up (food, gear, weapons, ammo, meds...) the whole nine yards that they can easily move about with all of it at once... to whatever location they desire to go to. Have the belief that the fuel they will need will be able to be found. To be able and means to travel across rugged countryside as main roads would be closed for any number of reasons. Or simply to dangerous to attempt to drive there. Are able to travel in all weather conditions including blowing snow. Be able to do so when the roads no longer get plowed either. They realize their safety might require them to break camp so to speak, at any time or under any conditions. Or limit themselves to southern non snow states only. Weather waits for no one. They realize that meeting another hostile single person creates a semi type draw... as to their chances of surviving such an encounter. Then they realize that meeting several hostile people will more than likely end up in their death or having everything taken from them. Ending with about the same conclusion. They know they must stay out of sight. Believe in themselves that they can survive on their own and cover 360 degrees all the time. Truly don’t mind being alone.
Now those are some things I have learned over the years...I am, sure I left out others or you know of more.
Just curious now, as you might be. Just which group do you fit into? Why? What would you hope to expect from joining a group. What do you think others joining your group should provide? What do you think you should be providing? What would you expect... to be on your own. Can you realize or confirm any of those expectations long before the crisis comes down? I mean confirm rather than speculate on?
Group One; Those that believe staying in a secured location with infrastructures to supply their needs and wants is what they require and desire. In other words seclusion, buildings, power, water supply, security, food reproduction capability on site, hygiene locations, things and means to restart a new life, probably others to work with...infrastructure as I call it. Like being part of the long term solution.
Group Two; Those that intend on laying low hidden at some form of a camp site or that there possible pre planned locations are not really secured thus they might get there and find them...occupied and or gone. Sort of planning to adjust and go where ever they think things might work out. The ability and willingness to stay mobile.
I am sure you all could have stated that better ;-)
Observations about group one. Derived from monitoring dozens and dozens of survival sites, from dozens and dozens of contacts we get via our ad and conversations.
They are usually couples. They might have a child or children. They have acquired a lot of supplies as each person in their family doubles their load and volume...so to speak. Thus it is hard to travel far. They believe a secured location will be the only place they can do all the tasks required to safely provide for so many. They are older and don’t feel the life in a sleeping bag filled with uncertainties is the way to go for them. They firmly believe in safety in numbers and that those numbers are equally prepared and equipped. They have accumulated such an impressive collection of gear that it would take several pickup trucks to a semi truck to move it all. Like 30,000 thousand rounds of heavy ammo or more being just one item. Or food, fuel, clothes, TP, and sipping wine... for years ;-0 Some already live at their secured site and have way to much to invested and to lose to go to a mobile lifestyle. They have networked with others and formed a group and location ahead of time. Many have a lot of world experience and believe in the wisdom of many hands make lighter work. They realize that they also need others watching their backs while they sleep.
Observation about group two.
Same nice type folks and preppers. Usually singles. Usually males. Usually younger. Often they really don’t have squat so they pretend to cover that short fall by “living off the land”. They don’t believe in working within a group as that requires staying put. It also requires some to actually have collect together a reasonable list of things... They could not get into a group for any number of reasons. Like being to independent minded, not good team players, possible issues with having others in charge of certain operations. (No problems with that just what I have experienced). Must have “little enough” saved up (food, gear, weapons, ammo, meds...) the whole nine yards that they can easily move about with all of it at once... to whatever location they desire to go to. Have the belief that the fuel they will need will be able to be found. To be able and means to travel across rugged countryside as main roads would be closed for any number of reasons. Or simply to dangerous to attempt to drive there. Are able to travel in all weather conditions including blowing snow. Be able to do so when the roads no longer get plowed either. They realize their safety might require them to break camp so to speak, at any time or under any conditions. Or limit themselves to southern non snow states only. Weather waits for no one. They realize that meeting another hostile single person creates a semi type draw... as to their chances of surviving such an encounter. Then they realize that meeting several hostile people will more than likely end up in their death or having everything taken from them. Ending with about the same conclusion. They know they must stay out of sight. Believe in themselves that they can survive on their own and cover 360 degrees all the time. Truly don’t mind being alone.
Now those are some things I have learned over the years...I am, sure I left out others or you know of more.
Just curious now, as you might be. Just which group do you fit into? Why? What would you hope to expect from joining a group. What do you think others joining your group should provide? What do you think you should be providing? What would you expect... to be on your own. Can you realize or confirm any of those expectations long before the crisis comes down? I mean confirm rather than speculate on?
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