A person in a red hoodie sitting by a campfire next to a yellow tent in a forest at night, with tall trees and a bright moon in the background.

The Survivalist

“Prepared for every border crossing.”

The Survivalist never lets their guard down. From VPNs to encryption, from firewalls to privacy filters, you are equipped for every border crossing. Your watchfulness ensures that you’re rarely caught off guard, and you take pride in being one step ahead.

Possible pitfalls

The Survivalist’s constant vigilance can become overwhelming. By piling on too many tools and precautions, they risk creating more stress than safety. Their strict self-protection can also cut them off from meaningful online experiences, and over time, this relentless focus may turn into isolation — a reminder that even the strongest fortress has its limits.

Privacy strategies

  • Balance protection with presence: Allow yourself moments of enjoyment without scanning for threats.
  • Shift from solo to guide: Use your skills to mentor and empower others instead of fighting every battle alone.
  • Channel energy into advocacy: Contribute to communities or organizations building privacy-forward futures.