It's funny how cooking without power is regarded as a survival skill when for thousands of years, it was the only way to cook. Not long ago, there was no such thing as toasters, microwaves, and electric ovens, yet people still managed to cook big, delicious meals for their families. If they could do it, so can you! … [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 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...]
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...]
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...]
6 Ways to Hack Outdoor Solar Lights for Survival
Outdoor solar lights are a prepper's best friend. I have several in my front yard that I plan on using for extra indoor lighting during a power outage. But the following article has several interesting ideas I never considered before. For example, if your solar garden lights have AA rechargeable batteries inside, … [Read more...]
11 Powerless Tools You’ll Need After The SHTF
If you're living through a long-term disaster, odds are the power is out and gasoline is scarce, which means most of your power tools are useless. You might not think this is very important, but you'll need non-power tools for things like boarding up windows, cutting tree branches, and various DIY projects. In this … [Read more...]
17 Ways You Can Stay Warm When The Power Goes Out
A cold snap accompanied by strong winds and heavy snow or ice often results in the power going out. This can be very dangerous for people who rely on electricity to heat their homes in the winter. It's important to have a plan in place to keep yourself and your family warm while riding out a power … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Start Your Off Grid Transition
When the subject of off-grid living comes up, the average person pictures guys with scruffy beards living in makeshift shelters in the woods. But living off-grid is simply about liberty, independence, and shunning the corporate/government machine that wants to control every facet of your life. The less you have to rely … [Read more...]
Lights Out Box: Everything You Need for a Power Outage
This week's video comes from the The Peaceful Prepper and her channel, "Urban Prepping for the Single Gal." She has a really great idea that she calls a "Lights Out Box." It's not a full emergency kit; it's just something you can use during ordinary power outages. The box includes things like flashlights, … [Read more...]
How to Charge a Cell Phone With Batteries
Here's a skill that could come in handy. Imagine your phone is dying and you have no way to charge it--the power has been out all day, or you're stranded somewhere and your car's battery is dead. In a situation like that, you might still have access to your car charger and some batteries. If only you could get the … [Read more...]
