survivalist
Apocalypse readiness devotee
A survivalist is someone who prepares for potential catastrophes—natural disasters, economic collapse, societal breakdown—by stockpiling supplies, learning self-sufficiency skills, and often relocating to remote areas.
The term can be neutral or carry connotations of paranoia and extremism: The survivalist had enough canned goods to last three years.
Related to prepper, though survivalist often implies more radical preparation.
Wilderness survival skill set
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- firecraftSkill of igniting flames
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- trappingCatching with concealed devices
hunting · fishing · navigation · backcountry · wildlife · camouflage · outdoorsman · terrain
Without utility connections
- permacultureSustainable ecosystem design method
- food-preservationPreventing edible spoilage
- canningAirtight food preservation
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
gardening · composting · greywater · cistern · self-sufficient · smoking · dehydrating
Accumulated reserve supply
- rationingLimiting distribution during scarcity
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- nonperishableResists decay or spoilage
- shelter-in-placeRemain indoors for safety
contingency · fortification · freeze-dried · cache · bunker · rations · go-bag · supplies
Independence from outside aid
- resourcefulnessAbility to solve problems creatively
- independenceFreedom from external control
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- ingenuityClever, original thinking
adaptability · self-preservation · thriftiness · improvisation · problem-solving · capability · self-starter · individualism
Capacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- determinationFirmness of purpose
fortitude · adaptability · vigilance · self-discipline · stoicism · endurance · paranoia · readiness
Weapons using explosive propulsion
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- tacticalStrategically planned
- guard-dogTrained protective canine
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
bushcraft
Wilderness survival skill set
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- firecraftSkill of igniting flames
- trackingMonitoring location over time
trapping · hunting · fishing · navigation · backcountry · wildlife · camouflage · outdoorsman · terrain · snares
off-grid
Without utility connections
- permacultureSustainable ecosystem design method
- food-preservationPreventing edible spoilage
- canningAirtight food preservation
livestock · gardening · composting · greywater · cistern · self-sufficient · smoking · dehydrating
stockpile
Accumulated reserve supply
- rationingLimiting distribution during scarcity
- provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
- nonperishableResists decay or spoilage
shelter-in-place · contingency · fortification · freeze-dried · cache · bunker · rations · go-bag · supplies
self-sufficiency
Independence from outside aid
- resourcefulnessAbility to solve problems creatively
- independenceFreedom from external control
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
ingenuity · adaptability · self-preservation · thriftiness · improvisation · problem-solving · capability · self-starter · individualism · resilience
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
determination · fortitude · adaptability · vigilance · self-discipline · stoicism · endurance · paranoia · readiness
firearms
Weapons using explosive propulsion
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- tacticalStrategically planned
- guard-dogTrained protective canine
fortification · self-defense · marksmanship · patrol · intruder
- Doomsayersdoomsday preacher, Cassandra, prophets of doom, Chicken Little, Nostradamus
- doomsday believersdoomsday preacher, millenarian, Adventist
- hobbyistshobbyist, hobbyists, enthusiasts, crafters, collectors
- wellness lifestyleshealth nut, clean eater, vegan, vegetarian, gym rat
- expedition leadersexpedition leader, guide, trail guide, wilderness guide, safari guide
- lonershermit, recluse, loner, lone wolf, introvert
survivalistfatalist
Believer in predetermined outcomes
unprepared · improvident · grasshopper · spendthrift · hedonist
survivalistfatalist
Believer in predetermined outcomes
defeatist · quitter · nihilist · surrenderer · stoic
survivalistconformist
One following accepted norms
institutionalist · establishmentarian · globalist · collectivist · urbanite
- survivalist compoundFortified self-reliant retreat