There are thousands of online searches each month for “battery operated heaters” and “battery powered heaters”. The Good News? Small individual battery powered heaters for jackets, blankets, gloves, boots and 500BTU 12v car battery heaters do exist. There are some other options available you might not know about. As an example you can buy safe…
There are a number of different options for emergency cooking. In this post we’ll cover everything from simple heating to large scale cooking for emergency situations. Before we get started: For those who are new to preparedness, using an emergency generator to power an electric stove or microwave is not a good idea. Gas, wood…
It’s winter, and you always *planned* to get supplies if the power went out. Now it’s below zero and the power just failed. What do you do for emergency heat during a power outage? This post contains ideas for winter storm survival while sheltering in your home, but many of the ideas could be adapted…
The two most likely reasons for an EMP are a nuclear explosion or solar flare. This post discusses the damage an EMP may cause and actions that you can take to prevent or manage the results of the EMP. A large Electromagnetic Pulse EMP would cause widespread problems.
Clean water is important, and Big Berkey water purification system provides a simple, reliable way to filter water. They are gravity fed, so you don’t need power, making them suitable for everyday use or emergencies. In our Big Berkey review, we discuss how the water filtration system works, answers to common questions, and alternative filters.