When the power goes out, a generator is an important backup for a survivalist. It may be difficult to start a generator that has been sitting for a long time because it is primarily used in emergencies and is otherwise left idle. If a generator has been idle for an extended period of time, it…
Things will quickly spiral out of control if SHTF. Panic rooms and sturdy cellars will not always suffice in an emergency – at least not for long. It’s best to cut your losses, leave for a while, and wait out the crazy world somewhere safe and cozy. Preparation is the most important aspect of any…
Quick answer: store gasoline only in approved, labeled, tightly closed fuel containers, in a cool, well-ventilated detached shed or garage away from the house and any ignition source, never in the home or a basement. Add a fuel stabilizer to fresh gas, keep containers nearly full, and rotate your supply every six to twelve months….
Quick answer: it depends on the generator and the load, but a typical portable generator at about half load runs roughly 4 to 11 hours on a full 20 lb cylinder. A 20 lb cylinder holds about 4.7 gallons of propane when filled to roughly 80 percent. To estimate your runtime, divide the usable gallons…
Purifying drinking water is undoubtedly the most important skill for travelers, hunters, or anyone in a survival crisis of any kind. It is critical that you have a thorough awareness of the many ways of purifying water. Water is required for almost all activities, and if you know how to purify the water you find,…
Quick answer: do not drink seawater. It contains more salt than your kidneys can remove, so drinking it dehydrates you. Boiling does not remove salt. To make seawater drinkable you need desalination, such as distillation (boil water and collect the condensed steam), a solar still, or a reverse osmosis desalinator. Always desalinate in a clean…
It’s very inconvenient to be in the middle of preparing dinner or baking cookies and realize you’re missing a key ingredient. Consider whether your pantry or kitchen has reasonable options, such as an ingredient substitution, before making an unnecessary trip to the grocery store. A recipe substitution may change the flavor, color, texture, or volume…
Have you ever had a power outage and discovered that you couldn’t turn on your electric oven? Or have you ever been in a situation where there was no power and you needed to boil water to prepare a meal or make water safe to drink? You were probably fine if you were at home…
Not long ago, while soaking in a hot tub at a hot springs resort, I accidentally swallowed a mouthful of saltwater and couldn’t help but wonder, “Can drinking saltwater or seawater make you sick or even kill you?” What are the negative consequences of drinking salt or seawater?” Drinking either seawater or saltwater is obviously…
While the weatherman has already predicted inclement weather and record snow and ice storms, we have been reviewing our car emergency kit in preparation for whatever is yet to come… “Isn’t that what bug-out bags are for – in case of emergencies?” you may be thinking. And you’d be completely correct! However, roadside emergency preparedness…