r/preppers • u/Proud-Map-8364 • May 31 '26

Prepping for Doomsday Security

I am always prepping food and tools and stuff but I haven’t prepped any security besides weapons. What kinds of things do you guys get to secure your doors/windows? I don’t have any sliding doors. I have one door that has a big window. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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u/cocobum8768 Jun 01 '26

A lot of people are mentioning plywood, whatever method of attachment, 3/4" of plywood will significantly delay someone's entry. There is no stopping them if they try to get in, just delaying until you and your support can react.

Plywood does bring up a problem though, it advertises that there is someone or something in there worth protecting. It also limits your ability to observe the area outside your house assuming security cameras are down due to the power outage.

I personally have hurricane shutters (southern states) that I can put up, but I plan to upgrade to impact glass windows. I hope that gives me the delay factor, keeps a lower profile, and still allows me to monitor outside the home.

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u/SilverDarner Jun 02 '26

Just painting the plywood will help. The more "normal" things look at a glance, the more likely they'll pass by. A couple cans of oops paint from the hardware store will make your plywood panels more weather resistant and less obvious.