Whether you want to cut down on your normal power bills, or start to move off the grid entirely, new technologies are making it easier and more affordable to harness alternative energy sources. For less than $1000 you can begin your move off the grid with Sunforce 400 watt wind turbine and the 60 watt [...]
Advanced Bivy
If you live in a warmer client then the Advanced Bivy from Outdoor Research is the perfect tent/sleeping bag for you. Eliminate the bulk of carrying both a tent and sleeping bag and get everything you need in one package. The Advanced Bivy also boasts top notch protection against insects and a GORE-TEX® Respiration Positive™ [...]
Be Always Ready With The B.R.A.T.T.
Proudly made in the USA, this titanium mini-tool does everything your knife can’t. The B.R.A.T.T. or the “Be Ready Always Titanium Tool” is great for those odd jobs like pulling up nails, prying open paint cans, or just defending yourself in a tight spot. Although it’s $99.99, this is one of those tools that if [...]
Portable Blenders
Ok, so maybe blenders aren’t a top priority in an emergency/EOTW situation. But we should have “every needful thing” and let’s face it, sometimes we will want to blend things. When it comes to off grid blenders you really only have two options;. the brand new Coleman Rechargeable Portable Blender or the Vortex Hand Powered [...]
Alternative Energy, Survival Gear
Solar Batteries
A clever inventor created a battery that can charge itself using built in solar panels. While there are several problems with his prototype (long charge times, heated batteries) this is an interesting idea with a lot of potential. Find out more
Tactical Assault Crossbow
If you want a crossbow for self defense, survival or zombie killing, the Tac-15 from PSE is a great choice. Although it cost’s $1300, when it comes to crossbows this one is the ultimate crossbow system. It even comes with a picatinny rail system, in case you need lasers, scopes….or grenade launchers.
Lighter Showdown: The Best Survival Lighter
When it comes to survival, fire starting can mean the difference between life and death. So having a good lighter is paramount to increasing your chances of survival. What’s the best survival lighter you ask? We’ve taken some of the most popular choices and compared them to find out which lighter is the best survival [...]
Candle Lanterns – By Abraham
Much thanks to Abraham for writing this guest post for us. He is an excellent preparedness blogger, check out his other blogs over at http://hotdogjam.wordpress.com/ You should have a candle lantern in your BOB, or one should be a part of your preps. This is a candle lantern opened.
Alternative Energy, Survival Gear
Cool your food down; With FIRE!
Don’t worry about electricity for refrigeration anymore. A scientific team from Stanford led by Adam Grosser has created a thermos sized refrigeration device that runs without electricity. Instead it creates cold when exposed to fire. How could this possibly work? Well it works on thermodynamics. Basically the heat causes gas to move and evaporate and [...]
Water Purifiers 2.0
It’s amazing what kind of water purification technology exists these days. Things like reverse osmosis and UV light purification are changing the way we think about our drinking water. Two new water purifiers actually produce by absorbing the humidity from the air. The Water Mill isn’t out yet but looks very promising, whereas the EcoloBlue [...]
Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency
1. Generators(Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance etc.) 2. Water Filters/Purifiers 3. Portable Toilets 4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 – 12 months to become dried, for home uses. 5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Oil Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!) 6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to [...]
CB Radios
A CB radio or (citizens band) radio is the perfect medium range communications tool. The average store bought 2 way radio usually operates on GRMS or FRS frequencies. These frequencies are limited to a few miles and are limited even further by buildings, tress, mountains and all obstacles. CB radios can obtain ranges up to [...]
Top 10 Survival Supplies
Whether the world is in turmoil or everything is A-OK, having some basic survival supplies is always a good idea. Here are our picks for the best 10 supplies to have. Clean, drinkable water Food, easy to eat stuff (health bars, MRE’s, anything easy) A good knife or two Lighters Flashlights and Lanterns Basic Medical [...]
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