For the last several months it seems I'm being 'told' to purchase camping equipment.

I have no feeling that we will be homeless, I do not see or feel our homes are in danger of being lost. I do have the feeling that we may be without power for an extended period of time.

When I first got the feeling of being told to get camping equipment I thought no problem I'll get a pup tent, loud and clear it came through to go bigger.

I can understand prepping for no power with means of an outdoor shower and cooking, etc. I can not understand why a big tent. A big tent to me would mean staying in place. A pup tent to me would mean possible mobility.

This weekend I got the distinct feeling of 'do it now'.

I'm just not understanding. We are on the outer bands of the NM fault if a massive quake were to happen. Chances of real damage from it would be small. Of course anything could happen.

Camping gear is expensive which would cut into other preps.

Has anyone been 'told' to have camping gear? I just need feedback to get my head straight. Thanks.