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Shelter & Power
Among preppers, solar power has not been a primary concern. This is unfortunate because many of the possible scenarios that you are preparing for will ultimately require solar solutions if you are going to survive in the long term. Your supplies will not last forever. You cannot count on society ...
Food & Water
Seed saving may not be the first thought that comes to mind when you prepare for a future disaster. To tell the truth, it probably should not be the first thing on your list either. However, after you prepare your bug out bag and have some sort of escape plan in place, it is time […]
Shelter & Power
Our power grid is not as invulnerable as it may seem. A massive storm, civil unrest, an EMP, a solar flare, a terrorist attack – these and other incidences could knock the power out for weeks, months or even longer. Thankfully, there are alternatives to conventional power that can provide you wit...
Skills
The first few months of 2014 brought a record toll of severe storms, floods and tornadoes across the USA, causing ruined homes and communities, and billions of dollars worth of damage. You may be fortunate enough to have your home still standing now, but as nobody knows where disaster will strike...
Skills
It is next to impossible to be completely prepared for all emergencies, but that is no reason for not trying to be prepared at all. If you are reading this then you are at least thinking about being prepared for something! Many of the steps necessary to prepare yourself involve some expense; but ...
Shelter & Power
One fact of modern life is that almost everyone is dependent on the convenience of electricity and tied to the grid. It is probably safe to say that most people do not even think of the grid while going about the activities of daily life. It is expected that lights will come on when a […]
Food & Water
Not every container is safe for drinking water. Use food-grade plastic with the right recycling code, borosilicate glass, or stainless steel. Skip the old milk jugs and chemical drums.
Shelter & Power
Going “off the grid” means more than simply getting some or even all of your power from the sun and/or wind. It means having a means to store this power so that it can be used when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing. Thankfully, there are a wide range of […]
Skills
Prepping for survival means being prepared for absolutely everything. It does of course include the basic essentials, like food, shelter and water, but must include financial preparedness too. Anyone who takes prepping seriously should know how to buy precious metals for use in emergencies, in or...
Health
Being prepared for a disaster means thinking of all potential scenarios. For the best prepper medical supplies are essential. Finding the best prepper medical kits or making your own should be one of the first things you focus on as you make your emergency plan. Why You Need a Med Kit No matter w...
Food & Water
The Boy Scout motto to “Be Prepared” applies to everyone, especially when it comes to ensuring an adequate supply of clean and safe drinking water. Whether you are out camping and need extra water for drinking, or in more serious situations such as being lost hiking or having to deal with natural...
Shelter & Power
Shelter is one of the three key elements of survival. Without it, you will not last long in a world that is incredibly hostile to human life. If you are considering a worst-case scenario, you should make sure to check your shelter options for both bug-out situations and for long-term survival. Th...