On a nice forum on Doomsday preparation during the preparation and survival, there is a lot of talk about who is sharing the knowledge that I am a prepper of survival. This usually leads to a nice views and theories on the matter.
On one side of the coin there is safety in numbers. It would certainly be in a much safer position if you were a group of two protecting what you have than if there were a group of two.
From the other side we have the question of trust. If you have a good stash survival items and safety, like guns and Ammo is telling people to add more risk to your safety?
I don't know that there is a good solid answer to this as every situation is different and the group dynamics are different in each group. Could lead to a couple of people who know each other very well, but when the shit hits the fan you may consider bringing in others who know trying to help them. If you don't have the supplies and you could be on the outs with them and lead them to what you have and maybe even that.
On the other hand if you have family members and people you trust and really work as a team for greater good of everyone, then I just will make you stronger. You will be more able to adapt to change in this type of environment.
One thing that I think would help decide to remain separate or expand in numbers are equal. If you have say 1 year survival food for 10 and have plenty of guns and ammunition still others in the group have very little, you are not equal. They need you far more than you need them. This can lead to problems. Ideally all that you bring in your prepping should be able to contribute in equal amounts. If you have friends and family with nothing to try to work with them to build supplies before you bring into the fold.
Most people spend money every day that they could reuse for other things. That $ 5 Cup coffee that you drink twice daily is ten dollars per day or almost $ 300 a month. For that amount of money they could start out buying a supply of 30 days, or maybe a supply of 14 days and make coffee at home for much cheaper.
Also a lot of items that you may need can be found at thrift stores and garage sales. Things like canning jars, military stuff and camping are popular items at garage sales, so search around to see what you can find for cheap.
Long term, I believe that having a group of people or a quarter is the ideal way to go, but would always a level playing field that would help people like equals.
Every situation is different, of course, so it's important to use good judgment when deciding who to share your knowledge with prepping.
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