Survival blog for disaster and emergency preparedness.
I am often asked how to choose the best emergency backpack. The bag you choose to carry your items in, is every bit as important as the actual items it will be carrying. The best emergency backpack for you is the one that meets your individual needs. What Size of Emergency Backpack Should You …
If there was a terrorist attack or nuclear disaster one of the biggest concerns would be exposure to harmful levels of radiation. Potassium Iodide (IOSAT) keeps you safe by saturating your thyroid with a *this post contains affiliate links beneficial form of iodine which prevents your body from absorbing radioactive iodine, produced during a nuclear …
An inexpensive prep, *this post contains affiliate links sillcock keys can be the means to access emergency water. Turning the water off in a building can still leave water in the pipes. This hydration could be the factor that allows your family to survive a catastrophic event. Simply locate the water spigot on a commercial …
Learning how to purify water is one of the first skills a Prepper must have. Storing water is only the first step in your emergency water preparedness plan. While we’ve shown you ways to store water for an emergency, you’re going to want to have a way to filter and purify outside drinking sources.. Filtering …
As I write this post, parts of the country are either flooded or fleeing the path of Hurricane Irma. Other states, Oregon, Washington and California are on fire. If there was ever a time to begin preparing your family for an emergency, now has to be it. One item that should be in every family’s …
Find a great sale on frozen vegetables, but there’s no room in the freezer? No worries! Dehydrating frozen vegetables is a simple prep skill to master. Why You Should Dehydrate Frozen Vegetables Unless you have a really big garden, dehydrating frozen vegetables is much cheaper than buying fresh, and you can dehydrate frozen vegetables year …
Understanding the relationship between politics and the economy is an important Prepper skill to develop. It allows you to prepare in advance for the rising cost of produce items we rely on daily. Paying For A Wall Between The U.S. and Mexico Let’s take President Trump’s proposed wall between the U.S. and Mexico. You know, …
Prepping for basic emergencies doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be a huge expense. I work with many people who immediately get that dear in the headlights look when the topic is preparing families for emergencies. Prepping for basic emergencies can be as easy as taking a trip to your local grocery …
We are big stove popped popcorn eaters around here. I pretty much pop a pan a day. My kids grew up on it. Cheap and whole grain healthy, with a long term storage life and the added bonus of being quick and easy to make, popcorn is a food storage mainstay. Which Pot Should You …
Protestors are promising to disrupt many of the events surrounding Donald Trumps’s inauguration. Some are even promising inauguration violence. Here are some ideas to help you make it through what potentially could be a stressful few days. (This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting our site through your purchases!) Inauguration Violence A group …
Duct tape has become indispensable to Preppers due to it’s uncanny ability to fix just about anything. Stock up on duck tape and you’ll be prepared for everything from first aid emergencies, to clothing repairs, to finding your way back to base camp. Concerned about the bulk and weight of duct tape in your …
Snowy and cold has been the forecast for my state this year, with the Northern part of Utah digging out from under 28 inches of the greatest snow on earth, even as I type. We are at about 150% of average snow fall here, with more on the way. This is a big change from …
Are you concerned about your personal economic situation? Worried about how you’ll survive if things continue to go downhill? Do you work in an industry that is shutting doors at an alarming rate? Inching closer to retirement? You need a financial survival plan. Why A Financial Survival Plan? There are huge issues brewing for those …
I’ve been thinking about what I could give for neighbor gifts this holiday season that would be something people would actually have a use for. Mason Jar Match Holders are inexpensive and useful. Perfect! These match holders provide a sturdier way to store matches, protecting them from the humidity that can make lighting a match …
Thrive Monthly Q Program reflects the understanding that often people hesitate in getting their food storage because they simply don’t know where to start, how to use it, and how to budget for it. To remedy this, Thrive Life has created the Monthly Q Program which offers a variety of ways to incorporate their products …
Unlike any other election in history, the 2016 Presidential election stands to go down in the books as the election that divided the country. After the last vote has been counted, and the winner announced, a peaceful transition of power may be more than can be asked of our weary nation. It’s time to start …
Yes! You can make your own brown sugar. When I show you how easy it is to combine the ingredients for brown sugar, you are going to wonder why nobody told you this sooner. Why Make Your Own Brown Sugar? Making your own brown sugar is much less expensive than purchasing brown sugar. November is …
I love to preserve blackberries. It’s so easy to insure the great taste of summer in your food preps with just a small amount of work. Rich in bioflavonoids, vitamin C and antioxidants, blackberries are nutritional power houses perfect for long term food storage pantries. Here are my favorite ways to preserve blackberries. How …
I received a bit of a jolt when entering a local food storage store in search of 5-gallon food grade buckets for several bags of rice and beans I recently purchased for emergency prepardedness. Over SEVEN dollars for a bucket and lid. And we aren’t talking gamma lids, here. Nope. We are talking just the …
“I bought these survival seeds so that I can grow all my own food when the SHTF”. I hear this a lot. Often from people who have never planted a seed in their entire lives. Experienced gardeners must be doing a terrific job of making their work look super easy for so many people to …
While talking with a group of friends, each of whom expressing a wish to buy land to homestead on. I couldn’t figure out why my friends felt the need to wait until they had a bigger plot of land to begin their journey to self sufficiency. Why not start homesteading in your own backyard? …
We believe in simply preparing. Our 15 Minute Prepper series will focus on things even the busiest of people can implement to achieve their emergency preparedness goals. Today’s topic? Contractor Clean Up Bags. How To Prep With Contractor Grade Trash Bags: 15 Minute Prepper *this post contains affiliate links Not just regular trash bags, but …
Elderberry Syrup is one of our family’s go to during the sick season. Not only can a Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe help your body fight off potential colds and flu, it can help jump start your immune system even after you are sick. And it’s so quick and easy to make in the Instant …
It seems as though one’s dedication to prepping is directly proportional to how far out in the boonies one is willing to hide themselves away. You can’t reach the gold star level of prepping until you’ve removed yourself from a city setting and relocated to an area that is a few warm bodies short of …
