Small Generator “Trick” to Power Your Home
I don’t want you to get the wrong idea and believe that you can magically power your entire home’s needs from a small generator. But like he says, you don’t actually need a lot of power most of the day. And if you’re willing to do without some major appliances (and get an electrician to…
Thinking Outside the Survival Equipment “Box”
I was browsing through a thread on Survivalist Boards a while back and it got me thinking about the nature of our survival gear again. We often get caught up in the latest or the most expensive gadgets, but some of the most practical advice comes from people using everyday items in ways they were…
What Would The Mexican Cartel Mayhem Look Like in America?
The unfortunate news coming out of Mexico following the death of El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), is something us preppers should be paying attention to. If you haven’t been following it, the situation is essentially a blueprint for how quickly a modern society can descend into absolute chaos. And…
Top 10 Expensive Preps That Hurt to Buy (But Are Worth It)
It’s hard to argue with his list. And while I don’t have the exact same items he highlights, I’m close enough. Although I’ll offer some thoughts further below, he talks about the Berkey water filters, All-American pressure canner, Country Living Hand Grain mill, a high-quality large safe, portable refrigerator/freezer combo, gas-powered generator, solar power station,…
Survival Blueprint Workbook, Volume 1- Your Thoughts?
Back in January, I’d asked if anyone had interest in me turning The Survival Blueprint into a workbook. We’ll, I had enough of a response (and because I couldn’t think of anything more interesting to do) that I chose to give it a go. So, I worked on it here and there and I’m finally…
How Long Does Stored Gasoline Really Last?
One of the more common questions I get from people starting their preparedness journey is some variation of: “How long can I actually keep gasoline before it turns into varnish?” It’s a fair question because, let’s be honest, storing gas for “just in case” isn’t exactly cheap, and the last thing you want is to…
Some Happy Prepping Thoughts for a Change
Yesterday morning, my wife and I were out walking the dogs like we do, a simple ritual that usually puts me in a better mood. Of course, being who I am, I couldn’t help but complain about the “state of the world,” which, as many of you know, hasn’t exactly been a ray of sunshine…
What Happens to Nuclear Power Plants During a Grid Collapse?
We’ve all seen the movies where the power goes out, the world descends into chaos, and then, inevitably, every nuclear power plant on the horizon starts blowing up like a slow-motion fireworks display. It’s a terrifying image, and frankly, it’s one that has kept more than a few preppers up at night … me included.…
Is Attic Storage for Prepping Supplies Really That Bad?
It makes sense that when we start running out of room for our gear, we start looking outward and upward. I store stuff in my detached garage, for example. But most of us have an attic that is sitting there, mostly empty, while our spare bedrooms and closets are bursting at the seams with canned…
