Power Supply

I have always thought we preppers need to implement low tech as much as possible. Simplicity and maintainability are key for someone living off-grid. After having worked for so . . .

Power generators are an essential part of most prepping master plans. While solar power is an option a backup generator offers many people a better alternative and access to power . . .

Having more than one source of heat is a good idea for anyone that wants to be better prepared for a natural disaster or a man-made one. The power . . .

As preppers, we should probably all know the answer to this question: Can we extend the shelf life of flashlight batteries by refrigerating or freezing them? You might be surprised by the answer.

The ability to recharge batteries is important. Not all battery chargers are the same. In this post, we are going to talk about different chargers and how to plan out . . .

Recently Matt and I went to our first Prepper Camp in Saluda, North Carolina. Since we were camping without any electrical hookups, we took along some Jackery products so we . . .

Over the last few years, I have tried out some Jackery products. Overall I have been impressed with the quality of the power centers and the convenience offered by their . . .

You’re
trekking through the woods, and you look at your phone — and you realize it
only has one percent of battery life left. Or, maybe a hurricane blows through . . .

I admit to having a fondness for the old fashioned. I’m sure a lot of other preppers do too, and it certainly makes it easier to plan for emergencies . . .

Electric light bulbs freed Americans from the energy tyranny of kerosene, candles, gas, and even whale oil. Having a safe, clean form of lighting finally fulfilled the long human dream . . .

Long before the Rural Electrification Administration started bringing power to rural folks who hadn’t been reached by big corporate power companies, farmers and people living away from profitable to . . .

There is an undeniably hokey and campy feeling to some aspects of prepping. When you get to the topic of zombie survival and things that are on the most radical . . .

Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition from earlier in 2018.  

Hand-cranked flashlights offer light and other functions when out on the trail or during a . . .

Tegology is a company that creates interesting and useful tools that combine technology with everyday carry. This review is all about one of their portable camp stoves – the Tegstove – which . . .

The Goal Zero Yeti 400 is a remarkable generator for those that want a plug and play solar generator. One of the first things I noticed about the Yeti when . . .

If you are lucky enough to have some running water on your property then you have some options for renewable energy that are not available to just everyone. Here are . . .

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 . . .

In the past, home wind turbines were limited. Now there seems to be a ton of them out there which can make finding the best one a bit overwhelming. Let . . .

Wind power works best in areas with steady directional winds. You see the most use of wind turbines in flatter landscapes with few obstructions such as large open rangeland, coastlines . . .

When it comes to flashlights there are some that are built for every day carry and some that are best used for special situations.

Here are a few things to . . .

Solar lanterns are great for dependable emergency light. They are more common than ever and come in a lot of sizes.

Backdoor Survival has put together this list of some . . .

Being able to charge batteries is an important part of prepping. Batteries can mean the difference between comfort and convenience during a SHTF situation.

Here are a few reasons why . . .

Rocket stoves are popular right now.
Like any type of camping gear you can spend a few dollars or hundreds. Before you go out and buy a propane gas camp . . .

The advantages of a portable solar generator are easy to see. Harnessing the energy of the sun and getting the power you need can be a great thing for any . . .

Solar ovens are a popular cooking choice for those who have the right environmental conditions.
In this guide, I’ll discuss what to consider when buying a solar oven and . . .

In terms of innovation, I assumed that camping lanterns had already reached their peak. Some lanterns might have better features, burn brighter, use batteries instead of gas, weigh less, or . . .

Water filtration is one of the most if not the most important part of any survival plan. You can do for a while without a lot of things but water . . .

A primer on propane for prepping with tips for integrating propone into your prepping strategy as well as suggestions for acquiring spare tanks for cheap.