Category: Equipment / Supplies

  • DIY Urban Get Home Bag

    DIY Urban Get Home Bag

    I know many of us preppers focus on bug out bags, SHTF scenarios, and whatnot, but disasters of all kinds–even smaller, localized ones–happen, too. In fact, they’re far more likely than any major catastrophe. With that in mind, your ability to get home, to where most of your supplies are–not to mention your family, pets,…

  • Super Disappointed! Power Bank Lies?

    Super Disappointed! Power Bank Lies?

    I possess more than a few character flaws, one of which is that I’m a rather trusting person. That is, I tend to believe what I’m told until I find out I’ve been lied to or I realize that the facts have been grossly misrepresented. Then I’ll never trust that person or source again or,…

  • Better Than a Solar Generator (for small electronics)

    Better Than a Solar Generator (for small electronics)

    Sometimes people write me to ask my opinion on solar generators. That is, which one should they purchase. My response is usually that I’m not a fan of solar generators and that they should consider other options. I say this for three primary reasons: The first problem is relatively easy to fix. Just search for…

  • 31-Gallon Faraday Cage DIY Build

    31-Gallon Faraday Cage DIY Build

    About this time last year, I got into EMP protection devices for a brief time. Sadly, I didn’t do anything to keep my house, appliances, or vehicles protected from an EMP or solar flare. So, I figured I would take my first real steps to do so, but on a smaller scale. Truth be told,…

  • HAM, GMRS, or MURS? What about SHTF Comms and Intel Gathering?

    HAM, GMRS, or MURS? What about SHTF Comms and Intel Gathering?

    I’m not much into communication (just ask my wife), so it’s something that I’ve neglected to a large extent in my preps. That doesn’t mean I don’t have options. For instance, I do have the cheapo FRS radios for camping; I’ve got GMRS (and plan to buy more); And, of course, I have the ubiquitous…

  • Portable Diesel Heater Superior to Propane?

    Portable Diesel Heater Superior to Propane?

    I watched this video last week and got to wondering if I should jump ship from my trusty Mr. Heater Buddy propane heater and try a portable diesel heater, instead. I’ll skip to about three minutes in where he starts talking about diesel heaters in the video below to save you time. That said, the…

  • Pocket Survival Kit for Normal People

    Pocket Survival Kit for Normal People

    I’ve made my fair share of these pocket survival kits over the years. Truth be told, I don’t carry them any longer since I carry the necessities in other ways (e.g., I carry a pocket knife in my pocket and extra cash elsewhere) but I still like the idea of DIY kits like these, especially…

  • DIY Solar Generator Build (Harbor Freight)

    DIY Solar Generator Build (Harbor Freight)

    I’ve never been much of a fan of solar generators, mostly because they’re expensive for what you get in return when compared to DIY setups, I’m slowly changing my view. That said, it’s always nice to see a DIY build that reminds me that I’m right sometimes, too. 🙂 Now, this is a long video,…

  • 5 Challenges of Powering Your Off-Grid Lifestyle and How to Overcome Them

    5 Challenges of Powering Your Off-Grid Lifestyle and How to Overcome Them

    Many people dream of the independence and self-reliance that comes from living off the grid. They picture a relaxed lifestyle free of energy bills, power outages and water use restrictions. Indeed, supplying your own water, electricity and heat has its perks, but it also comes with a few challenges. Here’s how to navigate five of…