Food & Water
As many of you know, water is the most important emergency essential but food finishes at a very close second. The average person can last, at most, 8 weeks without food as long as they have water. But who wants to? And in an emergency situation how could you possibly function without regular, al...
Food & Water
There is plenty to think about when you are preparing for the worst. It can overwhelm the mind trying to plan for every contingency, which is then compounded when the specter of evacuation or bugging-out rears its head, when your family’s survival depends solely on what they can carry. In that si...
Food & Water
It’s announcements like that one that make you feel all warm inside knowing you and your family have plenty of essential emergency supplies stored away for such an event. You’re so well prepared, you wave off those 72 hours as nothing. As a prepper you throw your head back and laugh at the prospe...
Food & Water
One of the most critical aspects of survival is finding and maintaining a source of potable water. Without water, your chances of survival become significantly limited. Even a healthy adult will survive for only 3 days without water. However, survival is not guaranteed even with a constant supply...
Food & Water
If you are concerned about surviving a disaster, you need to prepare your supply of emergency essentials. Water is the first priority, at least one gallon per person per day. FEMA recommends keeping a minimum of two weeks supply for each person in your family on hand at all times. Add a portable ...
Food & Water
When the grid goes down, satisfying hunger is going to become a priority. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people in the Western world are used to a certain amount of comfort when it comes to food. While there are a fair number of would-be preppers who have a freezer full of venison ready to g...
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 […]
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.
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...
Food & Water
You may not think about water very often. You may not even like drinking it. It is, however, the very stuff of life. It makes up the majority of your body weight and is necessary for a variety of bodily functions. People who are serious about surviving emergencies should think hard about a supply...
Food & Water
Prepping for possible water shortages is something that many of us should be doing today. Water is the most essential key to survival, and without a supply of fresh drinking water, one cannot make it for very long. Rainwater harvesting is one of the most practical and basic ways to build up a dec...
Food & Water
MRE stands for “Meals Ready To Eat,” and is the name for a prepackaged, lightweight and nutritious meal that is provided to military troops during war. MREs are also available to the civilian population, and some individuals like to have MREs on hand for achieving preparedness in case of times of...