PREPAREDNESS

In a survival situation, regardless of its magnitude, duration or outcome, hygiene will still be an important part of your preparations. If you don't wash your hands and body, skin infections will increase as well as the transmission of bacteria and pathogens. Read More.

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Do you have valuables? Would you like to keep these valuables hidden without it being obvious that they are hidden? If you are like most people, I’m sure you answered “yes” to both of those questions. Read More.

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Living off the grid often means living on a rural property, and living in rural areas presents a number of safety issues that you must be aware of before choosing a property. When it comes to finding the perfect piece of land to build your off-grid paradise, there are some things that you should keep in mind. Read More.

Millions lost power and suffered in Puerto Rico but you can have electricity after the power grid fails: How to store and re-generate electricity as an extended power supply before a grid collapse. Best of all — No one needs to know you have it. Read More.

Power outages happen. Stay warm without electricity, even if you don't have a wood stove or a fireplace with these emergency heat sources. When electricity goes out, these alternative power sources will give you the heat you need. Emergency heaters no electricity required! Below are the best emergency heat sources (no electricity required)... Read More.

In the last few years, we have seen many different emergencies: destructive wildfires in the West, devastating hurricanes along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, terrifying tornadoes in the South and Midwest, and severe snowstorms in the North and Northeast. And don’t forget the empty store shelves during the pandemic. Read More.

When it comes to selecting survival gear, one of the most important pieces of gear in your preparedness arsenal is going to be your knife. A good survival knife is worth its weight in gold and finding the right one shouldn’t be a decision that’s taken lightly. Read More.

All your long term water storage needs to be kept in clean, cool, dry and dark conditions, preferably off cement floors. The ideal places are basements, pantries with no windows, underground cellars and temperature controlled garages. Read More.

Having a source of clean drinking for water in your off-grid home is vital. However, water from any source comes with the risk of contamination and should be filtered and purified. Read More.

There are a lot of different options for generating power that you might not have thought about or realized was even possible. Knowing how to put together power generators is not only a valuable skill for trade and barter but could make your life a lot more pleasurable during a SHTF situation. Read More.

Have you always dreamed of escaping cubicle life and traffic jams to live off the grid,independent and free? You know, being self-reliant, building cook fires with wood you chopped, or cooking on an old wood cookstove? Read More.

Making a fire is one of the most basic survival skills to know. Honestly, it’s pretty easy to get a fire going when the conditions are right. But what about after it has rained (or while it is still raining!) and all you have is wet firewood? Read More.