When people talk about getting ready for disaster, two groups always come up — preppers and survivalists. At first glance, they seem alike: both value self-reliance and readiness when life takes a ...

Ahead of the election, prepper meal kits have become a hit with both sides of the aisle. Emergency food supply kits, like the one seen in a now-viral video, are selling at most major retailers like ...

Preppers are often depicted as eccentric loners, hoarding supplies in underground bunkers and preparing for doomsday scenarios that may never come. These exaggerated portrayals have shaped public ...