Andrzej Czuba, Wojciech Chełchowski "Preppersi. Przygotowani do przetrwania" Book

The term "prepper" is commonly linked to survivalists, and for good reason: both prepping and survival share a fundamental goal – enduring all circumstances, no matter how tough.

A prepper aims to achieve self-reliance, independence, and self-sufficiency, distancing themselves from things most consider essential – such as electricity, cash, fuel, stores, public services, social systems, or reliance on others.

Taking proactive measures, preppers equip themselves for any critical events that could endanger their families – from polluted water and power failures to poor air quality, famine, economic upheaval, or even widespread disasters. Their efforts include stockpiling food, securing alternative sources of energy, or devising detailed escape routes to safe locations, which could be anything from a discreet hideaway to a trusted friend's residence.

For many, prepper activities might seem extreme, as envisioning a worldwide disaster feels remote. However, the prospect of a multi-day blackout is imaginable – as the book’s authors highlight – especially since, for instance, winter outages bring about heating loss and widespread supply disruptions. Without power, stores and fuel stations shut down, so anyone without reserves of food and fuel may find survival challenging. Veteran preppers estimate that within just two weeks, unprepared families could face severe hardship when crisis strikes.

In the authors' view, anyone has the capacity to become a prepper. They provide a detailed account of prepping history and philosophy, outline a range of possible dangers, and offer a comprehensive nine-month program for novices, created together with experienced preppers. Equipped with this plan, readers can establish their own survival strategy, incorporating vital equipment, robust supplies, practical knowledge, key skills, along with regular drills to gain real-life experience. This preparation ensures readiness for any situation.

Readers should note, the book’s content is presented in Polish.

Technical data
Author: Wojciech Chełchowski, Andrzej Czuba
Year of publication: 2022
Binding: soft
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Muza