Doomsday prepper hoarding for WW3 shares everything on his list incase of global disaster

Given that the world seems to be constantly teetering on the edge of disaster at the minute, Shahzad Kayani isn't taking any chances.

The so-called 'doomsday prepper' says he is more than equipped to survive a global catastrophe, thanks to the stash of survival supplies he's built up over the years.

He reckons that he has spent more than $40,000 (£21,556) on his hoard of essential items, which he hopes will sustain him in the event of a natural disaster, another pandemic, a power outage - or, perhaps, World War 3.

The 31-year-old, from Ontario, Canada, hasn't just cobbled this together in the last few months, though.

Shahzad has been getting ready for an apocalyptic event for the last two decades, after he first took an interest in prepping for disaster when he watched Bear Grylls' show Man vs. Wild at the age of 12.

Inspired by the British adventurer's survival skills, he started researching what essentials to stock up on - such as fire starters, knives and long-life food.

It later dawned on Shahzad that he was more likely to face an environmental crisis, a repeat of Covid, a global energy outage or international war, rather than having to fend for himself in the wilderness.

So, he began collecting a few crucial bits of kit here and there over the years.

The doomsday prepper even has 'survival rucksacks' for his family members on standby in case they need to make a speedy escape (SWNS)

Now, he has an entire room in his house which is dedicated to storing his arsenal of doomsday supplies.

It's got everything from emergency tents and blankets to food, stoves, torches - and even weapons.

According to Shahzad, it could sustain him and his four family members for more than six months, in the event that the whole world goes to sh*t.

Revealing what essentials he reckons that 'everyone' needs to have on standby, the preparedness author said: "Everyone should have an evacuation kit bag with the basic essentials.

"At least two litres of water, a medical kit, a water filter. And as much food as you can fit - at least three days' worth in your bag, but have more available to take too.

"A torch, an emergency blanket, a radio for news updates if you lose power. Some sort of fire starter, and some sort of knife in case you need to sharpen a stick, or use it in self defence.

"Finally, copies of all your important documents in case you can't go back home."

Shahzad says he has also prepared a 'survival rucksack' for each member of his family with all the necessities in, which are easy to grab if they need to make a quick escape.

"I've made one for every family member, each with three days' food and water and the basics," he said, while revealing he also has all kinds of different emergency supplies stocked up in his home."

Shahzad Kayani reckons he will need to rely on his survival stockpile before 2030 (SWNS)

Signs of Shahzad's doomsday prepping are dotted all over his property, as both his garage and basement are piled high with food and water, which he says his loved ones could survive on for six months.

There's backup power and heating sources, as well as sleeping bags, tents, spare boots, socks, camping stoves and rechargeable lanterns, too.

Shahzad even has a collection of guns which he has a licence for - in case times get that tough following a disaster.

All in all, he reckons it has cost him $40,000 to build up, but he believes his doomsday stockpile has been worth every penny.

"People complain they don't have the money for it, but you can buy a case of water and a can of food for less than five bucks," the Canadian said. "I just slowly bought things.

"I would say everyone should have at least two weeks of food and water, basic first aid, a torch, a propane heater and a stove. Backup power too - a foldable solar charger and some backup power banks and batteries."

Although some people might think Shahzad is being a bit melodramatic by stockpiling for his survival, he says he is '70 percent sure' that he will need to use them before 2030.

"From what I've read, a big power grid collapse will happen in the next five years," he added. "Or a catastrophic cyber attack. Or another pandemic. Or a natural disaster."

Whatever thing gets us first, Shahzad is ready for when it strikes.