GLOSSARY TERMS

Bivy is short for ‘Bivouac’ which means “a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers”.

From a prepper's perspective, the term "bugout" refers to the action of evacuating or leaving one's current location in response to a crisis or emergency situation.

A Bunker is a fortified underground structure designed to provide protection and shelter during emergencies or catastrophic events.

By canning fruits, vegetables, meats, and other foods at home, preppers can create a stockpile of nutritious and shelf-stable provisions to rely on during emergencies.

Carbon monoxide has been given the moniker, "The Silent Killer" because you can't see it, you can't smell it, and often times people are dead before anyone knows any better.

A dugout is a type of dwelling, shelter, or other structure that is created by digging a hole or depression into the ground.

In the Prepper Life EDC means "Every Day Carry". EDC is a bag of supplies prepper carry daily to be prepared for emergencies.

Commonly used in the military, the slang term “Embrace the Suck” is another way of saying that the situation is bad, but deal with it.

Faraday cages and Faraday bags are commonly used to protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference or EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) attacks.

From a prepper’s perspective, the “first in, first out” (FIFO) philosophy refers to a strategic approach for managing and rotating supplies. It is commonly used in emergency preparedness and survival scenarios.

Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GICs) are electrical currents that are generated in the Earth's surface due to rapid changes in the geomagnetic field.

A gray man is the most undetectable, inconspicuous, and ordinary-looking individual in any setting. He/she blends into the environment and has mastered the art of hiding in plain sight.

From a prepper’s perspective, the term “grid” typically refers to the public infrastructure and systems that provide essential services to our daily lives.

Hunkering down, in the realm of preppers, is a strategic approach to survival during times of crisis or emergency that includes stockpiling and fortification.

MFA stands for multi-factor authentication. Having a secondary security layer protects your data against hackers.

Marauders are raiders that look to take other people's supplies for their own gain.

Martial law is a legal and political concept that refers to the imposition of direct military control over a civilian population.

When the word "non-potable" is used when referencing that the water is undrinkable and should not to be consumed by humans.

A pinch point is a place or point where congestion occurs or is likely to occur, especially on a road. Also known as: roadblock or bottle neck

Potable references the cleanliness of water. Potable water is safe for human consumption without any additional filtration or purification methods.

The quote "take the red pill" from the Matrix is a used as a symbol of becoming awakened to something. Many feel that becoming a Prepper requires such an awakening.

SHTF stands for "Shit Hits The Fan". A slang term referencing highly disastrous situations, crisis or catastrophe.

The primary definition for salting is the preservation of food with dry edible salt. It is related to pickling and brining, and is one way of curing and preserving food. Meats and vegetables are the most common foods to preserve with salt.

The Starlink Satellite System is an expansive satellite internet constellation developed and operated by SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company.

Starshield utilizes the infrastructure of Starlink, a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit to create a more secure and resilient network for military purposes.

From a prepper's perspective, stockpiling refers to the practice of accumulating a reserve supply of essential items and resources to ensure one's survival and well-being during times of crisis or emergency.

From a prepper’s perspective, a surplus refers to having more than enough of essential resources or supplies to meet one’s needs during emergencies or crises. Preppers actively seek to accumulate surpluses in various areas to enhance their self-reliance and resilience.

Survivalism is a movement or lifestyle of survivalists or preppers who actively prepare for emergencies, including possible disruptions in social or political order, on scales from local to international.

From a prepper's perspective, the term "TEOTWAWKI" can have a broad meaning and is interpreted in various ways.

Threat actors, also known as hackers, are cyber criminals that target the collection of PII, money, or damaging information.