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The EcoFlow Delta 2 Power Station: Your Silent, Powerful Emergency Backup

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Ports and Connections: Powering Almost Anything The knock against portable power stations has always been capacity. They're good for phones and laptops, not much else. The EcoFlow Delta 2 changes that math. It stores 1,024 watt-hours and puts out 1,800 watts of AC power — enough to run a standard refrigerator for 10 to 12 hours, keep lights and fans going, and charge … [Read more...] about The EcoFlow Delta 2 Power Station: Your Silent, Powerful Emergency Backup

An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

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The Israeli Bandage  was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 pounds of pressure to a wound area, effectively treating the bleeding from a traumatic hemorrhagic wound.   A sterile dressing that can be used for many kinds of wounds, it should be in every emergency kit. What Can The Israeli … [Read more...] about An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag For Preppers

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An emergency survival sleeping bag, like the S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer Emergency Bivvy  provides protection in any emergency and in any weather.  Pull out your portable survival shelter in your car while you are waiting for help to arrive.  Whether you bug in or bug out, an emergency survival sleeping bag and portable shelter needs to be part of your family's emergency … [Read more...] about Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag For Preppers

Simple 72 Hour Kits and Checklists

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Everywhere you look there is another natural disaster.  Could your family survive for the typical three days it takes for help to arrive after a disaster?  It's time to pack the supplies for  Simple 72 hour kits for each family member.  Let's keep it simple and geared to each person's specific needs! We'll help you find the BEST prices on your simple 72 hour kit gear on our … [Read more...] about Simple 72 Hour Kits and Checklists

Purify Water Simply and Effectively

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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 and Purifying Water Filtering water removes things the eye can see … [Read more...] about Purify Water Simply and Effectively

Surviving Winter Storms: A How To Guide

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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 the last several years of drought,  prompting me to compile a list of the best posts on Simply Preparing on … [Read more...] about Surviving Winter Storms: A How To Guide