What got you into prepping

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I think I've 'fallen into' prepping because of a convergence of interests ranging from camping and outdoorsyness from a young age, (Brownies and Guides- excellent institution, all children should be involved in IMHO), frugalness ie buying cheap and stockpiling , DIY to make huge savings and, efficient management of all things which need maintenence thereby prolonging usefulness and delaying further outlay. My Dad was instrumental in equipping me with many skills that girls generally do not acquire. I have been brought up painting and decorating, repairing engines, fixing things, playing with radios, reading maps, making things, customising things to suit a particular purpose and generally making good use of 'stuff'! I am grateful for all of this as it has given me the confidence to just get on with whatever needs to be sorted.

So I've been at it for years but had the grim realisation that we no longer live in a civilised society anymore which led me to think what if ... ? What if nasty people decide to turn out the lights forever by some means? What if some nasty little f*%$^r decides to shower us all with radiation, chemicals, viruses etc. What if we can't get enough fuel to run a vehicle? What if we have increasingly odd weather
and can't produce much food? And, this is the real thing that made me start thinking ... What if there is economic collapse, what would happen to me and
mine?

I started to research the wider implications and discovered the world of Preppers
and most noteably this brilliant site! Thanks SD!