Preparing your survival kit is essential to coping with a disaster or emergency. The first thing to do is assess your current situation. Consider the challenges you may face during a disaster and your personal preferences. This information will help you decide which gear to include in your survival kit. A good-quality plastic whistle is…
Survival situations often necessitate food rich in calories and fats, making whole milk powder an invaluable commodity. Peak is deliciously refreshing yet affordable; though clumpy it might not be suitable for backpacking trips. Bulk buckets of powdered milk come with up to 20 years of shelf life when left untouched, while its flavor surpasses that…
Quality ammo storage containers are essential if you want your bullet supply to last as temperatures fluctuations can ruin it. When considering where and how you store your ammunition, keep this in mind; temperature variations could alter its effectiveness. This metal ammo can is designed to keep elements that may damage bullets out, as well…
Emergency radios must have two key capabilities that make them valuable tools: an unobstructed signal and a straightforward method for charging batteries. With Motorola radio earpieces and portable chargers available to first responders, first aid workers can focus on saving lives rather than being concerned with communication problems. Two-way radios can be an invaluable asset…
Weapons are an integral component of prepping. Armed with power and range to ward off desperate looters and marauders, weapons provide the power and range necessary to defend oneself against attacks from looters or marauders – though not all guns are made equal. Turning an aerosol can of flammable material into an effective flamethrower is…
Contrasting with first aid kits, which typically deal with minor scrapes and sprains, trauma kits address serious, life-threatening injuries. Many include airway adjuncts that will ensure patients can access professional help until medical assistance can be secured. Our testers evaluated various pre-made portable trauma kits, from comprehensive sets to ultra-minimalist ones. Here are their top…
Have you ever experienced being locked out? Knowing how to pick a lock can be an invaluable life skill if this ever happens to you! With just a few household items at hand, most pin tumbler locks (deadbolts and door locks alike) can be opened easily using pin tumbler picking techniques. Professional picking tools will…
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…
For a speedy and effortless way to cook hard boiled eggs, an Instant Pot can be your ideal solution. The device automatically shuts off after a set period of time and has an audible alarm that alerts you when your eggs are done cooking. If you don’t own an Instant Pot, another way to make…
Radios are essential survival items to have in your backpack or emergency kit. They enable you to receive vital information from emergency agencies, such as NOAA weather alerts and other disaster warnings. When selecting the ideal radio for your needs, take into account its multiple power options and extra features like a flashlight or USB…
