YouTube videos suggest that this terra-cotta pot space heater could provide affordable heat to your home for pennies per day, yet it poses several dangers. Fire can be an especially serious hazard; paraffin candles burn at high temperatures and, should something knock over the clay pot heater, liquid wax could begin to flow freely and…
Proper preparation of basic necessities is of utmost importance for any prepper. Food may last several weeks without refrigeration but water supplies must always remain available at all times for survival. Therefore, it is vitally important to prioritize the four core survival priorities. We advise keeping an up-to-date checklist and making regular reviews so as…
Preppers should keep two weeks worth of water on hand – this equates to 14 gallons for one person. An effective solution for reaching this goal is purchasing pre-packaged bottled water, as this type of beverage comes with all of the benefits listed above, plus food-grade plastic seal protection and easy portability. However, purchasing it…
Preparedness can help ensure survival when lost in the wilderness. It’s vital that you have everything necessary for signaling rescuers, making meals and starting fires, protecting against elements, performing first aid procedures and repairing gear. Your children can purchase survival kits that contain all these items or you can assemble one yourself using items already…
Producing electricity can be expensive, but solar panels and wind turbines offer an economical way of producing power yourself. This can also be useful for remote properties that don’t have access to the grid. These methods for producing electricity use renewable sources that produce no greenhouse gases, like solar or hydro power. A bicycle generator…
For preppers, being prepared for survival situations is a top priority. And when it comes to finding like-minded individuals to share tips, advice, and support on how to prepare for emergencies, the internet can be a valuable resource. One of the best online survivalist groups for preppers is r/preppers on Reddit – a forum where…
Nuclear fallout shelters provide protection from penetrating radiation (gamma rays) and radioactive particles, and should be an integral component of any survival plan. There are online interactive maps which display mineral reserve operations with information on names, locations and commodity reserves. However, they remain largely relics from the Cold War; expensive and providing limited protection…
Finding yourself lost, injured or stranded in the wilderness is terrifying and real; stay calm, assess the situation carefully and make wise decisions to avoid becoming one of its statistics. An individual needs water for survival; finding a source must therefore be one of your highest priorities. Learn how to purify muddy water sources as…
If you need to grind grains or legumes into fine powder, there are numerous products on the market to assist you. These include electric, hand-cranked and stainless steel grinders. Grain mills provide an easy and healthy way to add fresh ingredients into your diet, creating fresh flour perfect for baking. Plus, they make delicious treats!…
As part of your SHTF preparations, gasoline should be considered one of the primary resources that will power your generators and vehicles. Unfortunately, gasoline can quickly spoil if stored improperly; so ensure it’s stored away properly to extend its shelf life. Pure gasoline typically lasts approximately three months when stored under ideal conditions; it may…
