Prepping for a Disaster (Full Episode) | Doomsday Preppers

National Geographic2 minutes read

Two individuals, Roger and Curtis, become preppers due to personal experiences and fears, with Roger focusing on bunker building and food stockpiling while Curtis emphasizes family preparedness, primitive weapons, and sustainable farming techniques to survive potential disasters and economic collapses.

Insights

  • Roger, a former Marine, dedicates over 2500 hours to building an underground bunker from two shipping containers, emphasizing fresh air filtration and a back door for safety and escape during threats.
  • Curtis focuses on utilizing his large family and farm, with a focus on primitive weapons and defensive training, to prepare for potential disasters, scoring 49 out of 100 in preparedness according to Practical Preppers.

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Recent questions

  • How did Roger become a prepper?

    Roger and his wife lost their home to a fire, prompting him to start prepping for potential disasters.

  • What does Roger stockpile for emergencies?

    Roger stockpiles food for 20 people for three months and plans to store 400 pounds of butchered meat in his bunker.

  • What is the purpose of Roger's underground bunker?

    Roger's bunker is designed to provide safety during a terrorist attack on the electrical grid, ensuring his family's survival.

  • How does Roger ensure safety in his bunker?

    Roger, a former Marine, emphasizes fresh air filtration and a back door for escape in his bunker to prioritize safety.

  • How does Curtis prepare for emergencies?

    Curtis focuses on primitive weapons, stockpiling resources, and maintaining a farm with various animals to sustain his large family during crises.

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Summary

00:00

Roger's Prepper Journey: From Fire to Bunker

  • Roger and his wife lost their home to a fire, leading him to become a prepper.
  • Roger stockpiles food for 20 people for three months and has an underground bunker.
  • He preps for a terrorist attack on the electrical grid, fearing chaos without electricity.
  • Texas has a self-contained grid, making it harder to rely on neighbors during a crisis.
  • Roger builds a bunker from two shipping containers, spending over 2500 hours on it.
  • He plans to stock the bunker with 400 pounds of butchered meat to avoid rabbit hazards.
  • Roger, a former Marine, ensures fresh air filtration in the bunker for safety.
  • He emphasizes the importance of a back door in the bunker for escape during threats.
  • Roger conducts a 24-hour bug-in drill with his family to test bunker readiness.
  • The experience in the bunker helps the family prepare and bond for potential disasters.

23:51

Curtis's Family Prepares for Survival

  • Shelter receives 14 out of 20 points for security in a disaster situation.
  • Underground bunker with proper air filtration and sanitation is considered an asset.
  • X Factor points total to 15 out of 20 for overall assessment.
  • Initial survival time estimated at 14 months with a security rating of 15.
  • Curtis stockpiles resources and believes his large family will be his most effective prep.
  • Y2K scare prompted Curtis to realize his lack of readiness, leading to his prepping journey.
  • Curtis's farm with various animals aims to continuously feed his family.
  • Curtis focuses on primitive weapons for protection and provision.
  • Curtis's family gatherings involve defensive training sessions.
  • Curtis's property is prepared to sustain his entire family of 60 with carefully selected livestock.

41:50

Self-sufficient yarn-making for economic collapse prep

  • Human hair can be used to create yarn by carding and twisting the fibers together, resulting in a six-foot long yarn. In preparation for potential economic collapses, self-sufficient techniques like using animal hair for yarn-making are valuable, as assessed by Practical Preppers who scored the preparedness at 49 out of 100, with four months of initial survival time for beginners.
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