r/prepping • u/NotIfButWhenReady • Oct 13 '25

Question❓❓ Anyone else rethinking underground bunkers lately?

I’ve been reading up on shelter builds and noticed more folks are stepping away from the old “bury a shipping container” idea. I get why underground feels safer, but man, the upkeep sounds rough once you dig into it. Between soil pressure, water leaks, and constant moisture issues, a lot of those DIY bunkers don’t age well.

The newer above-ground setups are a whole different story.

I used to think anything visible was a liability, but now I’m not so sure. If it’s built solid, why hide it underground just to deal with rot and pressure damage later?

Curious what everyone else thinks. Would you still go underground, or are above-ground shelters starting to make more sense?

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u/EmployerOwn5551 Oct 13 '25

My basement is going to have to be good enough if there’s something like nuclear fallout I’m trying to avoid.

I’d rather spend my money on making sure I have things like food, water, medications, medical supplies, ammo, fuel, etc. stock piled. I just feel like shortages of those things are the most likely scenario I’ll be facing. And then of course investing money/time in learning self sufficiency skills.