For your easy reference, we’ve created this prepper’s dictionary (glossary of prepper terms) 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
Airway, Breathing, Circulation – basic first aid steps.
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.
EDC
Everyday Carry – survival items carried daily.
Fire extinguishers
Classified by the types of fires they can extinguish.
FIFO
First in First Out – rotating stored food based on expiration dates.
FAK
First Aid Kit.
FEP
Family Emergency Plan.
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.
PSK
Personal Survival Kit – tools and supplies for survival in emergencies.
Preppers
People who actively prepare for survival.
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.
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.