As I said earlier, I know very little about the prepper lifestyle. However I do think there is probably a big difference between being a prepper, and embracing a more natural, self-sufficient means of existence. Many of you know or have probably gathered by now, that I come from a family where knowledge of the outdoors, and what it offers, was common and expected. It wasn't because my family were preppers, it was because they were poor.
Right now, we're coming into the prime growing season. I might be able to provide for my family, should the need arise. But what happens if the SHTF event occurs in January? That's why, to me at least, all the talk of planning and knowledge should take a back seat to action.....actually taking steps NOW, to prepare for those lean times. Like what Travis is doing. Knowing how to grow a garden is great, but that takes time...going to get pretty hungry waiting for those tomatoes and green beans to mature. A lifestyle like what we're discussing shouldn't be one you adopt one day, and proclaim yourself "ready" the very next day. I think it takes years of implementation to truly be "ready".
My buddy who calls himself a prepper couldn't hold a candle to the folks in the Amish settlements down the road a couple miles. The difference as I see it, is they haven't adopted a mindset, so much as they're living a lifestyle...full time, all day, every day. And have been for years. I would wager that they're far more ready than most, and they probably aren't even aware of it, or at least never looked at it that way.
