Surplus

Here are some key aspects of surplus from a prepper’s viewpoint:

Food Surplus:

• Preppers stockpile non-perishable food items beyond immediate consumption.
• Having a surplus ensures they can sustain themselves and their families during shortages or disruptions in food supply.
• Examples include canned goods, freeze-dried meals, and bulk grains.

Water Surplus:

• Preppers store extra water beyond daily requirements.
• Water surpluses are crucial during power outages, natural disasters, or contamination events.
• Water storage containers, filters, and purification methods contribute to this surplus.

Fuel Surplus:

• Having surplus fuel (such as gasoline, propane, or firewood) allows preppers to power generators, vehicles, and cooking appliances.
• It ensures mobility, warmth, and the ability to cook during extended emergencies.

Medical Surplus:

• Preppers accumulate medical supplies and medications.
• Having a surplus of first aid items, prescription drugs, and hygiene products ensures they can address injuries, illnesses, and hygiene needs.

Ammunition Surplus:

• Preppers who own firearms maintain a surplus of ammunition.
• It provides self-defense capability and hunting options during crises.
• Surplus ammo is part of their overall security strategy.

Cash Surplus:

• Preppers keep emergency cash reserves.
• Having surplus funds allows them to purchase necessities when ATMs are down, or electronic transactions fail.

Skills Surplus:

• Preppers acquire practical skills beyond everyday knowledge.
• Learning survival skills, gardening, carpentry, and self-defense contributes to their skill surplus.

Community Surplus:

• Preppers build relationships with like-minded individuals.
• A surplus of community connections ensures mutual aid, shared knowledge, and collective security.