A Glossary of Prepper Terms & Acronyms

For your easy reference, we’ve created this prepper’s dictionary (glossary of prepper terms and acronyms) because we know it can be confusing sometimes, especially if you are new to the prepping concept. At NORDISK PREPPER, we want to make it easier for you to make good decisions, and therefore have listed many of the words and expressions that often appear when you read about prepping.

The list is in alphabetical order and will be updated as we get input from our community on what is missing or improvements to our explanations.

ABC

Basic first aid steps – Airway, Breathing, Circulation or Alert – Notify medical personnel. Bleeding, locate the source of the bleeding. And Compress, apply pressure to stop the blood flow.

Bivvy

An emergency sleeping bag made of thin, waterproof material.

Bug Out

To leave a dangerous location for safer territory.

Bug Out Bag (BOB)

A pre-packed bag with essential survival items for quick evacuation.

DIY

Do It Yourself.

Dry-pack canning

Storing dry foods in sterilised mason jars for long-term storage.

DRABC

Stands for the five main parts of the primary assessment if you encounter a person who is inured: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and Circulation.

EDC

Everyday Carry – survival items carried daily.

FAK

First Aid Kit.

FEP

Family Emergency Plan.

Fire extinguishers

Classified by the types of fires they can extinguish.

FIFO

First in First Out – rotating stored food based on expiration dates.

Food grade buckets

Specifically made for food storage to keep food airtight, safe, and dry.

GHB

Get Home Bag – helps someone get home during an emergency away from home.

IFAK

Individual First Aid Kit – compact first aid kit for individual use.

JIC

Just In Case.

Mason Jars

Glass jars used for canning food.

MOLLE

Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment – webbing for attaching gear.

MRE

Meals Ready to Eat – vacuum-sealed foods with a long shelf life.

N95 respirator

Personal protective equipment against certain airborne contaminants.

Paracord

Durable nylon cordage with various uses.

PASS method

PASS method for using a fire extinquisher: Pull (the pin out of the handle to be able to discharge the extinguisher), Aim (at the base of the fire, not the flames), Squeeze (the handle to release the pressurised extinguishing agent), Sweep (from side to side until the fire goes out)).

PSK

Personal Survival Kit – tools and supplies for survival in emergencies.

Preppers

People who actively prepare for survival.

Recovery Position

An important part of first aid treatment where you will place a conscious person in a position that will ensure clear and open airways, with no risk of vomit or fluid that will cause you to choke.

RICE

RICE is an acronym for the steps to be taken following sprains, strains and dislocations. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.

Rule of Three

Humans can live three minutes without air, three days without water, and three weeks without food.

72-hr kit

Pre-packed collection of essential gear and food for surviving 3 days.

SAMPLE

SAMPLE is an acronym used to remember the questions to ask a victim during the secondary assessment. S — Signs and symptoms, A — Age, allergies, M — Medication, P — Past history, L — Last oral intake, E — Events

SIP

Shelter in Place – staying indoors during an emergency.

SFWF

Shelter, Fire, Water, Food – survivalist priority order.

I know that we have not covered every word, term or expression – so let us know how we can improve our glossary.

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