Power Supply

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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.

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.