Category: Equipment / Supplies
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Best Solar Generator for 2023
Occasionally, someone emails me asking what’s the best solar generator? Or, should I buy a solar generator? Personally, I’m not a huge fan of them because, although useful in some cases, I prefer a DIY approach to save money and, well, I just like to tinker. That said, I understand if you just want a…
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EMP Protection Devices
The fun part about preparedness is that there’s always more to learn and discover. The less than fun part is that there’s always something more to do, buy, or fix as a result. EMP preparedness appears to be next on my radar as I, admittedly, have ignored it for the better part of a decade.…
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15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Power Outage, SHTF
We all know that we rely on power for so many things in modern day life, but do we realize just how much we rely on it for otherwise mundane tasks? I don’t mean simply charging a cell phone or watching television, but tasks that are actually useful, like around the kitchen. I’d imagine you…
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Solar Power for Disaster Preparedness
If the last three years have taught us anything, it’s that life can change in the twinkling of an eye. One minute, you’re mindlessly humming along with the machinations of an ordinary day, the next, your whole world has turned upside down. It’s the moment when the ordinary and expected cease to exist that we…
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Fish Antibiotics Illegal June 1?
This was the first I’d heard about it, but apparently the powers that shouldn’t be are making it illegal to purchase fish antibiotics without a veterinarian prescription coming in June. You can find out more, including how to purchase them now, in the video below. Personally, I’ve purchased fish antibiotics from SHTFSource.com as recommended by…