But six years ago, the Covid pandemic made prepping go mainstream. Suddenly, everyone at the grocery store was calculating ...

It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.

I’d consider myself a “prepper lite.” I.e., I don’t have a hidden bunker or a bug-out bag all packed and ready, but my husband and I do have a dedicated space in our basement for survival gear in the ...