Prepping

prep·ping

ˈprepiNG/

noun

noun: prepping

   the action or process of preparing something, or preparing for something.
   "after hours of prepping and cooking and stressing and a few near-breakdowns, Thanksgiving was wonderful"

       North American

       the practice of making active preparations for a possible catastrophic disaster or emergency, typically by stockpiling food, ammunition, and other supplies.

       "prepping is a way of life and there is always something new to learn, tasks to do, and gear to purchase"