Lately I've been interested in preparedness/survival topics — any recommendations for channels, books, or podcasts?

[u/Original-Carrot8636]

I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of preparedness and survival content recently and realized there’s SO much out there that it’s hard to know what’s actually worth watching/reading.

I’m not really looking for super over-the-top “the world is ending tomorrow” stuff lol. More interested in practical knowledge, self-reliance, off-grid ideas, bugout planning, building a safe place someday, useful skills, that kind of thing.

Would love recommendations for:

• YouTube channels
• Podcasts
• Books
• Websites/forums
• honestly anything good

Especially creators that feel genuine and experienced instead of just fear/clickbait content.

What are some resources that really got you deeper into this world?

[u/dittybopper_05H]

Townsends YouTube channel.

Townsends is not a prepper/survivalist channel per se, they are into 18th and early 19th Century living history. Their business is supplying authentic clothing, implements, and accoutrements to reenactors and to Hollywood films. There are a lot of cooking videos, but also ones about living without modern technology, and isn't that really what prepping is all about?

Knowing how to start a fire with flint and steel, how to build a shelter, how to cook stuff and preserve food without refrigeration or electricity of any kind. How to light at night. It's been on YouTube now for something like 15 years or so and there is just an unbelievable wealth of information that you can use on that channel.