Prepper Terms and Acronyms You Should Learn
There are a lot of acronyms floating around out there in the prepper world. We decided it would be handy to spell out a few. You can use this as a reference if you see an abbreviation that is not familiar to you. We will be updating this page often so check back soon!
| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| SHTF | Shit Hits The Fan |
| WROL | Without Rule of Law |
| BOB | Bug Out Bag – A backpack or bag of supplies ready to go in an emergency. |
| BOL | Bug Out Location – Where you will go if your current location is compromised. |
| BOV | Bug Out Vehicle – Mode of transportation in an emergency. |
| Bug Out | Evacuate. |
| EDC | Every Day Carry – Things you carry on your person everyday (wallet, keys, flashlight, pocketknife etc. |
| TEOTWAWKI | The End Of The World As We Know It |
| FAK | First Aid Kit |
| GHB | Get Home Bag – A backpack or bag of supplies ready to go in an emergency. |
| INCH | I’m Never Coming Home Bag – A backpack or bag of supplies for when you have to leave for good. |
| MBR | Main Battle Rifle |
| MRE | Meal Ready To Eat |
| PSK | Personal Survival Kit |
| WWL | World Without Law |
| SAR | Search And Rescue |
| BOV | Bug Out Vehicle |
| EMP | Electro Magnetic Pulse |
| PFAK | Persoanl First Aid Kit |
| NBC | Nuclear Biologic Chemical |
| CCW | Concealed Carry Weapon |
| OPSEC | Operational Security |
| JIC | Just in Case |
| EOD | End of Days |
| SCBA | Self Contained Breathing Apparatus |
| CME | Coronal Mass Ejection |
| FIFO | First In First Out |
| KISS | Keep It Simple Stupid |
| YOYO | You are on your own |
| PERK | Personal Emergency Relocation Kit |
| MOLLE | Modular Load-bearing Light-weight Equipment |
| 4WD | Four Wheel Drive |
| FUBAR | F’ed Up Beyond All Recognition |