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15 Reasons to Date a Doomsday Prepper

15 Reasons to Date a Doomsday Prepper

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Preppers might get a bad rap in society, but the truth is we're useful to have around.

There are tons of benefits to having a prepper or survivalist in your life. After all, we're some of the smartest, most resourceful and independent people out there…don't you agree?

Apparently Buzzfeed thinks so too.

They've put together a list of 15 reasons to date a doomsday prepper.

Not a bad list of I do say so myself. Check it out:

Why Should You Date a Doomsday Prepper?

1. They make plans and stick to them.

15 Reasons You Should Date A Doomsday Prepper
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None of this “maybe Thursday” nonsense.

2. They’re well read.

They're well read.

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And we’re not talking tweets.

3. They’re always willing to drive — and fast.

15 Reasons You Should Date A Doomsday Prepper

This prepper pumps nitrous oxide into his engine. Speed is sexy.

Click here for the full list.


Do you have any other reasons to add to this list? Let us know in the comments!

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