Prepping, what is it?

   You may be asking "Evan, what is prepping?" The answer is exactly what it sounds, preparing for something. That's a pretty vague and open-ended answer, I know, so let's try and narrow it down a bit to how "prepping" applies to us. Let's go over The Five W's.

   Who: People involved in the prepping community are known as Preppers. A Prepper may literally be any person, because being prepared is based on an individuals needs and scenarios. Some people are prepping for situations that other's may never encounter. But if you're preparing for anything, you are by definition a Prepper.

   What: The development of a plan for the safety and well being of ourselves, and loved ones, during an event we deem to be an emergency or catastrophe. The acquisition of provisions and equipment, as well as training and knowledge in a variety of fields necessary to support said plan. We will get more in depth about specific items and skills later in this blog.

   When: Prepping is a constant and dynamic lifestyle. Your plan will always be evolving to fit any changes in your life. The search for more suitable items and information is a never-ending quest to better your ultimate goal of being prepared. When it comes to prepping, your work is never done.

   Where: Where you choose to prep is based on a variety of factors. Some Preppers will develop and maintain entire properties, aside from their primary residences, to prepping. Others, such as myself, prep almost entirely in and around their primary residence.

   Why: The responses to this question are probably the most hotly debated in all of the prepping community. Everyone preps for a situation they believe will take place sooner or later. Getting into the reasons for which a person is prepping can sometimes feel like a religious or political debate. We all have emergencies or disasters we are sure will happen. It's up to you to decide why and for what you're prepping, no one else.

   This is a crash course in the basic foundation of prepping, there is no end to what we can cover. This will be what I build my philosophy upon, in turn being the basis for everything I post on this blog. 

   Over the next few posts we will start to look further in depth at my reasons for prepping, and how they compare/differ from others in the community. Then we will start exploring products, techniques and the sorts.

   I hope everyone enjoyed the post, until next time. Be Prepared. Be Safe. Have fun.

Welcome to the Jungle

Hi everyone,

   Welcome to Urban Jungle Prepper. For the past few years I have been tossing around the idea of starting several different blogs on the topics of hiking, hunting, camping, prepping, self-sustainable lifestyle, etc. This blog will be the culmination of all those ideas.
   A multifaceted chronicling of my prepping in the city, friends and family's prepping in different regions, adventures in nature, and various forays into new areas of survival and self-sufficiency. The UJP blog will serve as a means to collect all of my projects, experiences, and information in one place. Having everything centralized and easily accessible will allow it to be easily shared with all of you, should you be interested.
   You will find a mix of original content and re-blogged or shared items. I will be posting everything from tips on what to have in your house for different seasons, to what I carry on me when venturing into the woods. I will also do product reviews and post useful recipes and instructions. Everything that gets posted here are things that work for me in my experience, in my area, and to my liking. No one is going to find everything on here suits them, but everyone should find something that works.
   UJP is my tool for learning, retaining, and sharing knowledge in various fields. I'm always open to new ideas or relevant information on any subject or related subject I touch on. Do you have better ideas? Different results? A similar story? Please feel free to share it with us.
   I hope everyone will enjoy reading this blog and using the information here as much as I will enjoy preparing and posting it. Be Prepared. Be Safe. Have Fun.

Evan Fougere