Group prepping V solo prepping

[Asila]

This is something that interests me a someone new to prepping. Would like you to share thoughts, pros and cons as you see them... From survival books I have read and shows from TV, I wonder if group prepping is a safer or more reliable way. (Or am I biased because I have a young family to consider).

Thanks

[poppypiesdad]

Keep it to yourself , IF it does go SHTF and there's nothing left , if others know you have supplies your a target. Sorry but .

And all those in books and on TV are just living in this world , the show I would want to see is what happens after shtf when its all over , but that's no going to happen

J

[Plymtom]

And all those in books and on TV are just living in this world , the show I would want to see is what happens after shtf when its all over , but that's no going to happen

Yes agreed, and the lead up to and how to try and aviod SHTF, it's a bit like the 3 little Pigs all worrying about how to build our house, we focus on one or two strategies without thinking about just killing the Wolf

[SooBee]

I live in a small village and we are all pretty good neighbours. I would like to believe that we would all behave well and help each other but there are fractures in any organization or society that could prove insurmountable without strong leadership. Even with a good leader, mini wars break out. The basic family unit is a good size for control and wisdom for the young and frightened. Psychologically a ratio of 1:8 is comfortable for control and supervision. This is why we use it in Guiding.

Where joint prepping works is in the interchange of information and teaching and facilities. A good example might be in an allotment society...or a communal garden.
Sharing of equipment is good too. We have a ladies get-together at the pub once a month and so we can learn what each others skills and interests are so sourcing such things would be easy when needed. I can't believe how many jam jars I was given when I asked for some!

I think I have to say, don't get paranoid till it starts happening and just carry on prepping whichever way is most fun.


Soobee

[24942895]

I think it depends on what actually happens when 'it' happens.
There can be strength in numbers but only if the collective resources are sufficient and if collective priorities align.

If society breaks down beyond the rule of law etc then I'd happily loot shops and abandoned homes, others in a group could object. I'd also happily kill any kind of animal by any means for food, again many may object.

If you already know the people who would become your group then you may be able to predict such issues and you'll know what resources, skills etc they would be bringing. I'd agree with another reply that 8 people is a good number to aim for.

I have two maybe three people that I'll bring in should 'it' happen, they don't know it yet and they don't know about my preps either.

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[Hamradioop]

It all depends on where you live, a Collective approach is more likely in a smaller community where everyone knows each other and Trust is high. If you live in a city you are less likely to know anyone and trust is low. The likely hood of a post SHTF Community taking in a stranger would be low unless they were an asset and would likely be kept under surveillance for a considerable time. A community should have a higher likelihood of survival than an individual due to skills available and security issues, I.E. we all have to sleep sometime. Feral Gangs of Hoodies will be a problem for all.

[junmist]

Humans are a social animal and although we can survive on our own we are better in a group. Most of us are prepping with family in mind even if said family is not on board(yet) so you are already looking at a group(small sure but still a group) You should try to become part of your commuinty weather this is church or school or some other type of community. Most country commuintys are better at this as there is a long tradition of helping each other But with incomers this is not always so anymore.


For's.... Safety in numbers, More help in doing jobs More knowledge on how to do things

Against.... IDIOTS(there are many out there), TRUST?(I have big trust issuse even in normal times) will they back you? not steal from you? do the work that needs doing. Politics(affects every thing)

So if you think you will feel safer with young children in a group fine go out and build that community, but prep for going solo just in case

[Asila]

Thanks for all the great replies everyone seems everyone has split opinions. But I can see the great sense in both sides. I think I need to research this further but possible my location may decide for me.

Again thanks

[muttley]

As a newcomer to prepping one of the first things I've considered is this very question.
Tough question. Personally I think for the time being I'm only looking to prep for myself and my partner as I don't know of any friends that are taking steps and both of our families live too far away to help or be helped.
Sounds callas I know but I guess it all boils down to the trust thing. Bearing in mind we moved to our current house over a year ago and have only just started speaking to some of our neighbours.
It's that new kid on the block thing.
On the other hand this golden number of 8 has cropped up time and again. Maybe through this forum we could get to know like minded, local people as there is definately safety in numbers.
Never say never.

[celtic69]

I agree with all the comments above. never say never, but you should also be prepared by always having a grab bag stocked with the essentials to grab in a flash and go.

celtic69
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