I've written about how to keep warm without power, but keeping cool is a greater challenge down here on the Gulf Coast. After hurricane Katrina the power was out for two weeks and we were miserable, constantly wiping sweat out of our eyes and fanning ourselves with magazines. Almost every survival site has an … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide To DIY Off Grid Solar Power
If you're at all interested in setting up a solar power system, then I have the ultimate video series for you. It was created by Tin Hat Ranch, and it's the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to be as comfortable as possible if the grid goes down. Some people argue that as long as you know how to do things … [Read more...]
11 Ways To Light Your Home When The Power Goes Out
Imagine you're relaxing on the couch with your phone or tablet -- perhaps reading an article on Urban Survival Site -- when lightning flashes against the windows followed by a deafening crack of thunder. An instant later the lights go out and your home becomes dark and eerily quiet. What is the first thing you would do … [Read more...]
Endless Hot Water Without Electricity
Engineer775 has an ingenious setup where he can easily heat water without using any electricity. He made a coil from some copper tubing and placed it inside a stovepipe. Basically, the fire heats up the coil to several hundred degrees, and as water flows through the coil, it gets nice and hot. After that, it dumps … [Read more...]
15 Questions To Ask Before The Power Goes Out
When disaster strikes, usually the first thing that happens is the power goes out. While earthquakes and hurricanes ravage nearby cities, your home might experience nothing more than a power outage. If that happens, count yourself lucky. But what if the power stays out for a long time? Not just a day, but a week or … [Read more...]
How to Build a Bicycle Generator
7 Trumpets Prepper recorded a video where he shows step by step how he built a custom bicycle generator. This would be a great thing to have, especially if it's too cloudy for solar power or if you're running low on fuel. Here is the video. The tools and parts lists along with special instructions are below the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money On Solar Panels
How great would it be if you had enough solar panels to power your entire home? Not only would you still have power during most disasters, you wouldn't have to pay that electric bill ever again. The only problem is, solar panels are so expensive it could take over a decade to break even. Still, if you can afford it, … [Read more...]
Fuel Considerations in a Survival Situation
In a survival situation you will need some sort of fuel in order to cook food. Fortunately, camping technology is getting better all the time so we have many options that are clean, affordable and long-lasting. Depending on the application, fuels utilized are propane, kerosene, butane, alcohol, and gasoline. There are … [Read more...]
Rechargeable Batteries Guide
I can't emphasize how much easier it will be to get through a disaster if you have plenty of rechargeable batteries and a solar-powered battery charger. You'll be able to power lights, radios, fans, games, clocks, alarm systems, and all sorts of things that will make your life far easier. You might be thinking, "I … [Read more...]
