The best walkie talkies have a long battery life and other important features to get you through natural disasters when cell phones will not work. When you’re in survival mode during natural disasters or otherwise, the only thing that counts is getting out of whatever scenario you’re in. Where you are will determine how effective…
“Can I refill a Bic lighter from the top with lighter fluid?” is a common question I get from individuals who are getting ready for an emergency. Fire starting using Ferro rods is much easier than with matches or a lighter, but sometimes you’re hungry and in a hurry and just want to use a…
You should learn how to properly eat an MRE or cook one with a flameless heater if you haven’t already. MREs are a great item to have in your prepper toolkit if you ever find yourself in a long-term survival or disaster situation. During natural catastrophes and calamities, grocery stores can be extremely unreliable, so…
When the power goes out, you’re having a calm night at home. You need to conserve the battery in your flashlight, but you don’t have any professional-grade emergency candles on hand. You’d be set if you understood a few different strategies for swiftly manufacturing DIY emergency candles. Knowing a few inventive ways to offer light…
Because water is necessary for survival, keeping your outdoor emergency water from freezing should be a top priority on your to-do list. Although it is preferable to store emergency water indoors, this is not always possible. I’ll go through some of the issues that come with storing water outside in the winter, as well as…
Do you have a stored jar of canned food in the back of the pantry? Check out any suspect containers and find out the best methods and ideal conditions for storing canned foods for emergencies. Canned meals have been stored for hundreds of years as a way to be prepared for any form of disaster….
Will you stay or will you flee when disaster strikes? Knowing which scenarios to bug in or out of will help you increase your chances of survival. But, let’s be honest, you don’t just want to survive; you want to thrive. Meaning Of “Bug Out” When a calamity strikes and your current location isn’t safe,…
If you’re preparing for an emergency, consider adding lipstick to your bug-out bag or your prepper stash. It could save your life one day. Lipstick is important for survival due to its main makeup being petroleum which means you can make a great firestarter, leave a waterproof message and even use it as emergency sunscreen….
You’re probably not in a scenario where you don’t have access to the usual ingredients for starting a fire right now, but you never know when you could be. When you can make a fire, you can accomplish pretty about anything you need to survive. You can use it to boil water, cook food, keep…
Dirt, minerals, chemicals, and other contaminants can contaminate water, causing it to smell and taste terrible. Some of these contaminants are harmful to your health, particularly if they contain microscopic organisms and germs that can cause serious sickness. Filtration can help cleanse water by removing contaminants and making it safe to drink, as well as…