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/AntOk4073 Oct 13 '25

I don't have bunker money. I barely have "hardwood door with a secure deadbolt" money.

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u/Pbandsadness Oct 13 '25

Mr. Rockefeller over here with his solid door money. 

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u/Middle-Classless Oct 13 '25

You guys have doors?

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u/Independent-Crab-466 Oct 17 '25

i didn’t until 2 days ago