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 long…
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 grid…
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 when…
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 operate…
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 survival situation. …
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…
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…