Category: Equipment / Supplies
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The Essential Survival Gear Checklist: What to Customize for Maximum Efficiency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2023 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness made a startling discovery: Less than half of American adults have taken the time to prepare for a disaster scenario. Do you fall into this category? If so, it would be worth taking steps to remedy this immediately. You’ll be glad you did…
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SOTO Field Hopper Table (for backpacking, hiking, bug out)
I don’t know about you, but it sure would be nice to have a table when I’m out hiking or camping. The problem is that nobody wants to carry around yet one more items when bag space is limited. Consider this SOTO Field Hopper table or, if you want a lesser expensive option, this Mini…
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Sharp and Pointy Objects
I had to sew our bedspread the other day because our dogs ripped a small hole in it while they were playing. The problem is that I’m horrible at sewing! Even my wife isn’t any better, which is why I got stuck with the job. Yes, I got it done, but my handiwork won’t win…
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Prepping Items to Get Before They’re Gone
I keep hearing about Trump’s coming tariff wars (and some concern about weather) causing quite a few useful items and grocery store supplies to be either very expensive or difficult to acquire. The problem is that these can be very broad categories, so I include the list and some examples below each video. Concluding Thoughts…
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The 72-Hour Emergency Kit Guide
A few years ago, a family in the Midwest experienced the unexpected. Their town was hit by a devastating tornado, and within minutes, their home was severely damaged. The family survived the initial impact but found themselves completely unprepared for the days that followed. With roads blocked by debris, stores closed, and power outages that…
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Offline Entertainment Options During Power Outages
When the power goes out, life can grind to a halt—especially if we’re unprepared for the downtime. Many people think of preparedness in terms of gear, food, and water, but an often-overlooked aspect is how to keep minds engaged (especially children) during extended power outages. Let me be clear: a variety of offline entertainment options…
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DIY Nuclear Fallout Shelter Bucket
This topic has been on my mind again recently. And, while the video below is about a year old, the advice is still valid. Unfortunately, his advice only works if (1) the blast is not very near you, (2) the strike is limited to a single warhead, and (3) you’re home when it happens! While…
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Vehicle Survival Kit: What to Put Inside
Many preppers are good about keeping up with their at-home preps, and some really consider their EDC (everyday carry) gear, but it’s easy to ignore one of the most useful tools in your survival arsenal–your vehicles. There is, after all, often a lot of space not normally used, which means it’s great for survival supplies!…
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24 Items to Stockpile Now
Who doesn’t love lists? I know I do! And as a prepper, you should, too. 🙂 The following video discusses two dozen items (besides the aluminum foil and parchment paper discussed the other day) that may prove useful to you for a variety of survival scenarios. I found they included some interesting items that I…