Every preparedness guru knows that you need a generator. Unless you are prepared to live without power, a sound generator is essential to your emergency plans. However, buying one isn’t enough. If you’re anything like me, then operating your first generator safely can be a challenge. Fortunately, I’ve had them for years now, and I’ve learned more than a little …

The car broke down, and it’s snowing. You’re far from the nearest town, and there’s no sign of any houses nearby. Hopefully, you’ve got help coming, and a way to stay warm, but what if you get dehydrated? You eat some snow… don’t you? Sorting the facts from fiction when it comes to survival can be difficult, but I’ve got …

The Bowie Knife is a staple of every western outlaw fantasy for a good reason. Modern bowies are similar to those of legend. Unfortunately, history is convoluted. The clipped point and cross guard make the style one with which most people are familiar. You’re probably thinking of adding one to your EDC or other survival gear. I highly recommend it. …

  Being new to prepping is daunting. It seems like everyone has things all worked out, and you don’t yet, but you’re not alone. Every newbie prepper feels this way. When confronted with issues like alternators and generators, it gets confusing. Although it takes time to get your preparations in order, I can help you sort out this power source …

Your backpack is almost packed and ready to go. Camping is on the menu, but what foods do you need to stay healthy? Not so long ago, Gatorade powder was all the rage, and I’m not discouraging you from adding some to your hydration plans, but carrying some powdered milk is also an excellent idea. Especially if you’re not a …

  Society has crumbled, and you have a toothache. Surely this is the time to use great grandpappy’s whiskey. At least, that’s what you’ve probably heard. Some traditional remedies genuinely are the best choice, especially in emergencies. Unfortunately, as much as I’d like to tell you to have a shot, it’s not what you need. I’ll help you discover why, …

  You don’t want to be incarcerated, or trapped when the SHTF. That will reduce your survival chances to a joke. At the same time, you don’t want to panic and lose your job, friends, and house if it’s no big deal. Paranoia and lack of vigilance are two extremes that severely impact your survival. How do you know when …

The world ended, or you’re just in quarantine, and suddenly the power goes off. It’s not a big deal if the weather is mild, but things in your refrigerator are going to spoil if someone doesn’t fix the problem soon. Hopefully, if you’re off-grid, then you have a root cellar or backup generator. However, cooking some of that bacon is …

  When you decide to buy a generator, you’re going to have more questions than answers. There are too many things that you need to know and not that many people willing to answer. For instance, many people want to know what does surge watts mean on a generator or what are continuous watts. These are crucial things that you …

  If you’re lost in a blizzard, that’s very different from a starry night. Naturally, when you get turned around in the day, you only need to wait until it’s past noon. The sun is in the east in the morning and the west after noon. Although it tends to move a bit north or south from our perspective during …