How Much Gasoline Should a Prepper Store? Not That Much, As It Turns Out
I keep gasoline around for emergencies. Nothing crazy, but enough that I don’t have to fight everyone else at the gas station when something goes wrong, at least, not for a few weeks. I also keep propane and firewood. I don’t store diesel or kerosene because I don’t have much use for either. Gasoline, however,…
The 5 Must-Have Essentials in Your Survival Kit
Survival should never rely on luck, and hope is not a strategy. Owning the right gear (and knowing how to use it) helps keep you alive during a crisis scenario. Failing to cover all the angles can lead to disastrous consequences. Survival situations are conquered before disaster strikes. Remember the 5 P’s: Proper Preparation Prevents…
Chainsaw Fire Starter Hack
I’m not much of a chainsaw user myself, but I’ve got a few and can wield one when pressed. But it never occurred to me that you should use one to make simple fire starter noodles. Enjoy!
Prepare for Winter Now
Autumn has barely started, and here we are talking about winter already. Well, at least I’m already talking about it. Of course, that’s what preppers do. We think ahead. Waiting until the first hard freeze to figure out heat, food, snow removal, and backup power sort of defeats the purpose, right? I’ve covered winter preparedness…
The 5-Step Household Security Plan to Protect Your Family
Most families have a fire plan, even if it’s only “meet at the mailbox.” Very few have a security plan. They have pieces of one: a lock on the door, maybe a doorbell camera, a vague sense that Dad will handle it. Pieces aren’t a plan. A plan is what tells everyone in the house…
H2Go USB or Solar Water Purifier for “Unlimited” Water Treatment
This H2Go Global Water Purifier (and it’s military counterpart, the H2Go Prime Water Purifier) is new to me, but apparently it’s been around for several years. The device uses sunlight and table salt to create a chlorine solution for water treatment and is capable of treating tens of thousands of gallons, or so they say.…
What Could Get Rationed Next?
Rationing sounds like something from an old World War II movie. You might picture ration books, gasoline coupons, and people saving bacon grease for the war effort. Except rationing isn’t only for the history books. Right now, several countries are restricting fuel use or sales. Others have cut exports, limited certain uses, or asked people…
Cheap Meals for Hard Times
When we first moved to Washington state, money was tight for multiple reasons. We leaned hard on our food storage, especially rice and beans, and I got into the habit of baking our own bread from wheat we had stockpiled. We skipped restaurants completely. Fresh fruit and vegetables became a treat instead of a given,…
Live in the Midwest? Beware The New Madrid Fault Catastrophe
I live in Kansas City, which is only a few hours drive from St. Louis, and relatively near the New Madrid fault. If you’re unaware, there’s a fault line that, for whatever reason, runs roughly along a part of the Mississippi River, which is nowhere near traditional active fault lines along the West coast. While…
