Covid

Covid was a global pandemic that awoke many people to the reality that our existence is fragile and real threats exist that should be prepared for. Surviving the Covid pandemic changed the world and increased the number of "Preppers".

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first identified in late 2019. It is highly contagious and can spread quickly through person-to-person contact and through contact with contaminated surfaces. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and can include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

The Rise of Prepping: From Panic to Preparedness 2020 to 2026

June 17, 2026
Explore the rise of prepping from 2020 to 2026 and see how everyday people moved from pandemic panic to practical readiness amid economic and global unrest.

What to Know About Covid-19 Variants

December 2, 2022
Let’s be honest, dealing with Covid-19 was not easy. The idea of social distancing, stockpiling food, hand sanitizers, constantly wearing a mask, the fear of the world coming to a grinding halt was all too scary. As the pandemic went on new variants were formed.

How Covid-19 Created More Preppers

August 3, 2022
Learn how the pandemic turned ordinary families into Covid-19 preppers, and see the supply, health, and work lessons that can help your household prepare.

Coronavirus vs the Spanish Flu

July 19, 2021
Compare coronavirus vs Spanish flu: learn how COVID-19 and the 1918 pandemic spread, how deadly each was, and what history teaches families about preparing.

What COVID-19 has Taught Us About Survival

September 15, 2021
COVID-19, without a doubt, was the most life-altering event of recent times. Although it is not the first pandemic to target mankind, it is the first large-scale outbreak since the dawn of the 21st century. The last pandemic before COVID was the Spanish flu, which took place in the early 1900s.

Coronavirus vs the Spanish Flu

July 19, 2021
Compare coronavirus vs Spanish flu: learn how COVID-19 and the 1918 pandemic spread, how deadly each was, and what history teaches families about preparing.

The Rise of Prepping: From Panic to Preparedness 2020 to 2026

June 17, 2026
Explore the rise of prepping from 2020 to 2026 and see how everyday people moved from pandemic panic to practical readiness amid economic and global unrest.

How Covid-19 Created More Preppers

August 3, 2022
Learn how the pandemic turned ordinary families into Covid-19 preppers, and see the supply, health, and work lessons that can help your household prepare.

What COVID-19 has Taught Us About Survival

September 15, 2021
COVID-19, without a doubt, was the most life-altering event of recent times. Although it is not the first pandemic to target mankind, it is the first large-scale outbreak since the dawn of the 21st century. The last pandemic before COVID was the Spanish flu, which took place in the early 1900s.

What to Know About Covid-19 Variants

December 2, 2022
Let’s be honest, dealing with Covid-19 was not easy. The idea of social distancing, stockpiling food, hand sanitizers, constantly wearing a mask, the fear of the world coming to a grinding halt was all too scary. As the pandemic went on new variants were formed.