Category: Equipment / Supplies

  • The Ultimate Costco List for Preppers

    The Ultimate Costco List for Preppers

    Thinking the world is going to end soon? Maybe the tariff wars still have you wondering what the future holds? I’m right there with you! In fact, I’m heading off to my local Costco today, in part, for our monthly grocery run but also to add to our preps. If you love Costco as much…

  • 10 Survival Items to Get Before May 2025

    10 Survival Items to Get Before May 2025

    I’d say this video is largely a rehash, though expanded, on the topic of tariffs and price increases from earlier this week regarding what to stockpile now while prices are still low. Watch the video and then I’ll share my comments below. Largely, the advice centers around the following supplies: Of these supplies, I suggest…

  • Flexible Solar Panels Better Than Rigid?

    Flexible Solar Panels Better Than Rigid?

    I saw the following video below and though there’s no way it’s possible that flexible panels outperform rigid panels, all things considered. Turns out I was right, but not because of massive performance differences. While both Eco-Worth panels performed nearly identically in their head-to-head test on a dollars per watt comparison (see data near the…

  • Back to Cast Iron

    Back to Cast Iron

    About a month ago, I started to complain about one of the pans we often use for cooking eggs, vegetables, and whatever else fits: It was a useful pan once upon a time, but the surface coating is really starting to fall apart: And because we’re trying to get healthier lately, I figured it was…

  • DIY Power Station Build

    DIY Power Station Build

    Portable power stations are nice to have, but they’re expensive. I recommend simply purchasing an appropriate power inverter and connecting it to your vehicle, but sometimes that’s not very convenient, such as when the weather is horrible outside. If you’re willing to spend a bit more to buy a lithium battery and an appropriate inverter,…

  • The Essential Survival Gear Checklist: What to Customize for Maximum Efficiency

    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…

  • SOTO Field Hopper Table (for backpacking, hiking, bug out)

    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…

  • Sharp and Pointy Objects

    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…

  • Prepping Items to Get Before They’re Gone

    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…