I understand the desire to prep, but I personally think it’s a waste of time. Only a very small percentage of people have the skills required to survive a SHTF situation... all the guns and canned food in the world isn’t enough, I think most people would crumble under the pressure, but call me cynical! ?

Here's a few things that should be evaluated:

1. Guns and ammo. I put this at #1 since this is THE subject that most preparedness enthusiasts focus on. Okay, you bought a very nice AR-15, with all the bells and whistles. But do you know how to use it? Furthermore, and this is the elephant in the room, how often do you expect to actually use it for it's intended purpose? The reality is far different than the expectation. So, you spent a couple thousand bucks (possibly more) on weapons and ammo, (and possibly reloading equipment and supplies) when it will be the least used during the most likely events. I'm not saying don't obtain weapons, just use your head, and don't base your decisions on what you see while watching The Walking Dead. The most important aspect here, is before you spend your hard earned cash (or you can use a credit card in hopes that the apocalypse will destroy all banking institutions) on the Tactical Barbie, learn proper use, handling and marksmanship from a reputable instructor. Before you go all out and purchase the "Mall Ninja" gear, consider the likelihood that it'll all be at home in your G.I. Joe closet, gathering dust, while you're stuck in your vehicle when that Chinese EMP attack happens.
2. Personal protective equipment. I'm talking about the chemical warfare ensemble, complete MOPP 4 gear, or even just the mask (with filters), hood, gloves, and boot covers. Just so you know, many of these items have a shelf life. There's a very strong likelihood that any surplus items you find for sale, are there because they've expired. Even if it's brand new (and expensive), the likelihood of you ever using it before it's expired shelf life date is an extreme statistical improbability. Beyond that, while in the military, we trained in this crap often. It takes continuous preparedness drills and recertification classes to remain proficient in proper use. Additionally, wearing a full chemical suit, even just the mask and gloves, for a few hours, is exhausting. Now, having head, face, hand, and foot protection is a good idea. Think construction worker. Inexpensive, readily available, and non attention attracting.
3. Emergency medical kit. Now, this is something everyone should have available. From the personal pocket trauma kit, to the full blown backpack, if you don't know how to use it, then your throwing money down the drain. Also, many items in a trauma kit have shelf lives (Quick Clot). Instead of purchasing "the complete kit" (costly), consider obtaining bandages, slings, gauze, adhesive tape, etc., at local drug stores. But first and foremost, learn first aid. Many household and clothing items can be used as expedients.
4. Health and hygiene. Here's the big one that was knocked into our heads while in the military. If you're out of shape and a slob, how do you expect to "bug out" and carry all that survival gear, food, water, weapons, etc., beyond ten miles a day, over rough terrain? If you live in an urban environment, ten miles may not get you out of town. Oh, you think you'll just drive that urban assault vehicle you purchased for the occasion, as if you'll be the only one on the road, good luck with that. I was in the recent Anchorage Alaska earthquake. The roads were jam packed. It took me eight and a half hours to go forty-five miles. Good physical health, and proper hygiene, is your ace in the hole. These are the main things that prevent contracting diseases and prevent injury. What's funny, is seeing the tub-o-lard, complete with weapons and tacti-cool gear, huffing and puffing just to get out of his Ford F350. Here's a hint. Save your money on all those gadgets and goodies, wait for one of these wanna-be's to expire, then take their stuff. Kidding aside, there's no need for gym memberships, or to be an Iron Man competitor, just go out for daily walks, or even day hikes and weekend outings, with a day/overnight pack. It's good exercise, builds endurance, and teaches what's useful. Keep up with inoculations. Get on a dental plan and use it. Now, here's a crucial thing to consider, Chronic illnesses. Anyone reliant on medications (particularly those that require refrigeration) will be in a big world of hurt if it's a long term event. Plan accordingly.

Finally, there's all the romantic notions of sticking it out at some remote, rural, homestead, growing food and tending livestock, holing up in an abandoned warehouse, fighting the alien invasion, or the unlikely band of child misfits taking on Skynet Terminator drones, that people get in their heads from movies and television. Dump that crap! All the actors, producers, writers, and directors in these forms of entertainment have never been in any sort of real world survival situation, or been beyond a couple weeks of military "familiarity" training, mostly to learn the lingo and how to act. Here's a clue, military veterans squirm in their theater seats while watching military themed films, not because it's realistic, but over the massive amount of inaccuracies. And that's with military and technical advisors on the production staff. Just sayin.

One warning I will say from experience in prepping...

Don't allow it to consume your daily life and don't allow it to become priority number one.

I had to learn to find a good balance between trying to store up a year's worth of survival for a family of four and prioritizing my family's happiness.

Start small, one shopping trip at a time, and you will already be far ahead of the majority of others. I do believe prepping is generaly a good idea, even if it's a couple weeks worth of food, water, and protection that can be used without power. I live in Washington State where we have a looming threat of a catastrophic earthquake that will prevent emergency response for multiple weeks. As a father and provider, it would be foolish of me not to think about and acting on making sure my family's needs will be met.

I do, but don't have alot of time at the moment to elaborate on such.

Most of it seems to be a marketing ploy. Sure, it makes good sense to have a ready supply of essentials in the event of natural or man made disaster, but what pays higher dividend, is obtaining necessary/usable skill and knowledge, along with realistic practice. Most of what I see involves a focus on gadgetry over knowledge. Magazine covers ("Off Grid" is a prime example) romanticizing a gas-masked and armed person in a dystopian environment, tend to focus on the least probable situations. Basically, more useful knowledge can be obtained from the Boy Scouts Handbook, or books and YouTube content creators that cover woodcraft. Also, there's a completely different set of priorities for someone living in an urban area versus a rural one.

I don't see the need to stock two years worth of food, but I do have a means to hunt and fish. I have ways to produce potable water, as well as about a month worths of emergency rations. Unless you have enough farm land, in a rural area, and a group of people you trust that can assist with farming, harvesting, cooking, medical needs, stand watch, IMO you might survive for a while, but either sickness or raiders will be the most common downfall.