Some people prefer to be called preppers over homesteaders and visa versa. We were always a little confused over the difference between the two.
Even when writing articles, whenever discussing alternate SHTF lifestyles we would always list them as: “ … preppers, homesteaders, survivalists …” without truly knowing the difference between the two of the three mentioned.
We suppose the best we could come up with was while a prepper is ready to “bug out” a homesteader has made the decision to “bug in” at home — but even that did not seem totally correct.
We know of many preppers that are expert food canners, which is a homesteading basic, and we know that homesteaders look to the wilderness for some of what they consider life-saving implements, like medicines and fire starters.
After the break go on over to the next page and read what an expert has to say about why he considers homesteaders and preppers close to the same entity.
If you are like us, a little puzzled by the difference, this information uncovered is quite enlightening!
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When I began, I considered myself a prepper. But now, I’ve become more of a homesteader. I think it’s a progression from being just prepared, to being able to sustain your lifestyle.
Like Offgrid Dreaming suggests, its prepping taken to another level. The more you pursue self sufficiency the more you realize how much infrastructure you need for a comfortable, family friendly, sustainable life. When your preps include a cow, garden, and forge, you are probably homesteading…