Category: Equipment / Supplies
-
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…
-
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!…
-
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…
-
A Better Reason to Stockpile Aluminum Foil and Parchment Paper for Survival?
I got to thinking the other day, as I often do, about where my “weakest links” are regarding preparedness. If I’m being perfectly honest, there are more than I prefer, but I’m only one man and I can only do/afford so much, which is why priorities matter. One of those priorities is water conservation because,…
-
Can’t Afford an Expensive Generator? Do This Instead
Generators aren’t cheap, particularly anything worthwhile. Solar generators, while useful, are even more expensive by the time you add in the panels and battery add-ons. What’s worst of all is that many people buy the fancy generators, never use or maintain them, and find out years down the road that they can’t get the generator…
-
7 DIY Home Repairs After an Emergency
Being prepared to handle basic home repairs yourself can make a big difference in ensuring your family’s safety and comfort after a disaster strikes. This blog post will cover the most likely types of disasters that could cause damage to your home, repairs you can handle yourself, when to call a professional, essential tools you…
-
850 Watts Per Day Fridge and Freezer Off-Grid Combo
I always enjoy seeing what other people come up with for solutions to off-grid refrigeration because, let’s face it, we’ve grown accustomed, if not reliance, on refrigeration. I mean, who wants to salt their fish or store cheese wheels in wax? I need my choose now, please! For short term use, a 1500-watt power inverter,…
-
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?
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,…