I've written several articles about prepping mistakes and how to avoid them, but when I came across this video by Survival Know How I realized I haven't talked about bug out bag mistakes. This is something most people don't think about. How do you mess up a bug out bag? Just put the things you need into it and carry … [Read more...]
15 Things To Do When The Power Goes Out
When the weather is bad--rain pounding the roof, wind shaking the windows, thunder rumbling through the air, lights flickering off and on--you know the power could go out any minute. Other times the power goes out with no warning, and there's no telling how long it will last. Most people have a mini panic attack … [Read more...]
How To Build Bug Out Bags For The Family
There are countless articles on how to make bug out bags, but what if you have to bug out with your spouse, kids, and other family members? Shouldn't they be carrying something, too? The answer is a resounding YES! The more supplies you can bring with you, the better (just so long as you don't weigh yourself down … [Read more...]
How to Get Power From a Phone Line During a Blackout
If you're at least 30, you probably remember a time when phones didn't need to be plugged into electrical outlets. You just plugged them into the phone line and they worked--even when the power was out. That's because phone companies send a little bit of power through the landlines, and they have backup generators that … [Read more...]
9 Supplies You Need for a Summer Power Outage
Just do a quick perusal of the internet and you'll find countless articles explaining what to buy and how to warm your house in the event of a winter power outage. But do you know what to do in the event of a summer power outage? Thousands of people die each year from hypothermia (abnormal cooling of the body’s … [Read more...]
33 Survival Items You Can Fit In Your Pocket
When most people think about disaster survival, they assume they'll need a big bag of heavy gear. When the disaster strikes, they frantically throw things into a bag only to realize they don't have nearly enough room and it already weighs over 50 pounds. It's easy to get carried away. Most of us are so accustomed to … [Read more...]
15 Different Key Chain Tools for Preppers
I like having a couple key chain tools as part of my everyday carry gear because they're very difficult to lose and impossible to forget if you want to go somewhere. In this video, Tim from Everyday Tactical Vids talks about 15 tools you should consider getting. For the full list of items and links to their pages on … [Read more...]
15 Fuel Storage Safety Tips You Need to Know
Unless you have a way to generate power, you’ll need to stock up on fuel in case the power goes out---or worse, the entire power grid goes down. However, too many preppers stockpile batteries, propane, and gasoline in ways that not only reduce their shelf life, but also pose major safety hazards. The purpose of this … [Read more...]
13 Ways Paracord Could Actually Save Your Life
If you've ever browsed a survival site or read a book about survivalism, you've no doubt heard of paracord. There are countless articles about it, and it's considered a staple in any bug out bag. But if you've never used it yourself, you might be wondering what the big deal is. In a nutshell, paracord is the strongest, … [Read more...]
25 Prepper Items To Look For at Flea Markets and Thrift Stores
If you're interested in preparedness, flea markets and thrift stores can be goldmines. Every day, people clean out their garages or attics and give away things they don't want, completely unaware that many of the items they donate are valuable to preppers. These items end up in secondhand stores and can often be … [Read more...]
Make an Altoids Mini iPhone Charger
This is really cool. Readiness Plan made a video tutorial explaining how to make a portable phone charger with just a few things: 9V snap connector, 9V USB car charger, electrical tape, 9V battery, rubber band, multi-tool, and of course a mini Altoids tin. If you plan on using this a lot, you'll want to stock up on … [Read more...]
15 Things To Put In Your Dental Emergency Kit
When preppers think about all the potential emergencies they need to prepare for, it usually doesn't occur to them to prepare for dental emergencies. Most people are more worried about earthquakes and hurricanes than about toothaches. But the truth is, a really bad toothache or infection can knock you on your … [Read more...]
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