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I am writing this article on disaster communication because I live on the Emerald Coast of Florida and have no emergency communication besides a smartphone. Destin, Florida (my current location) has been hit by hurricanes 58 times since 1930. Poor planning on my part. This is the first comms article, so it will be pretty … Read more
TOP GEAR Maybe the sky is falling, and perhaps it isn’t. Still, a robust stockpile of food set aside for food shortages or economic collapse is a commodity and an added safety net for any emergency. It can also save you money by buying food in bulk. I’ve shared below enough information to get you … Read more
TOP GEAR Mylar bags rock. There isn’t a better way for the do-it-yourself prepper to store hundreds or thousands of pounds of dry staple foods for pending doom. I’ve personally stored hundreds of pounds of dry staples using sealed Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers, and I’m still going. Below I’ll help you choose Mylar bags, … Read more
One of the best protein sources you can store during a short-term event is canned protein because it’s ready to eat and doesn’t require refrigeration before opening. Electric power shuts down in many emergency or survival situations, so there is no refrigeration. Canned foods are the perfect survival food under these conditions. Let’s take a … Read more
TOP GEAR The storage containers you use for long-term food storage really matter when it comes to the shelf-life of dry staples. . This article covers a list of premium containers and the tools you need to store massive amounts of dry staple foods like white rice, wheat, dry beans, rolled oats, and pasta for … Read more
TOP GEAR Times are crazy. Prepping no longer feels like an odd hobby practiced by the paranoid. Many are realizing that preparing for family and national emergencies is just smart. Get friends and family on the high road to personal reliance and preparedness by getting them good gifts that make prepping fun. Training and preparation … Read more
