In today's podcast, I have Kevin (The Broken Nomad) on to talk about grid-down energy options & solar power. As some of you know, Kevin is in the process of setting up his van to be able to travel around the country for indefinite periods of time. What Kevin is doing goes hand in hand with what preppers might expect if the power went out and we needed to find … [Read more...] about SPP372: Grid Down Energy With The Broken Nomad
Starting Prepping & Supplies
5.11 AMP 72 Bug Out Bag, Backpack Breakdown & Review
Those who follow Survivalist Prepper on YouTube know I recently updated my bug-out bag from a Yukon Outfitters 45-liter bag to an AMP 72 bag by 5.11 Tactical. In this article, I will go through why I chose the AMP72 and the ins and outs of the backpack. This article is not necessarily a review because the bag was brand new at the time this video was recorded, and I have yet to … [Read more...] about 5.11 AMP 72 Bug Out Bag, Backpack Breakdown & Review
TSP363 My New EDC Plans & Bags Discussion
In this podcast & live video, I’ll be going over my plans for using my Maxpedition Gearslinger as my everyday carry bag, along with what I plan to put inside. Of all the types of bag preppers use (bug out bag, get home bag, & EDC bags) the EDC is by far the most customized to your specific needs. I’ll be going into more detail about that in the Livestream. As I did … [Read more...] about TSP363 My New EDC Plans & Bags Discussion
The Best Survival Food: Canned Food and Pantry Food Shelf Life
While there are some emergency foods that have an extremely long shelf life, that doesn't mean they are the best survival foods. In my opinion, the best survival foods are the canned foods and pantry foods we will eat on a regular basis. Most articles you read about "prepping food with the longest shelf life" will talk about dried beans, rolled oats and dehydrated food. … [Read more...] about The Best Survival Food: Canned Food and Pantry Food Shelf Life
The Best Prepper Food For Your Needs
The answer to the question "what is the best prepper food" all depends on who you ask. This is because everyone has different needs and challenges. The perfect emergency food storage plan will be different for everyone. Most people in the United States have never gone more than 24 hours without food and have no idea how it will affect them, and although we can survive … [Read more...] about The Best Prepper Food For Your Needs
Important Documents & Storage for Preppers
Creating an emergency binder where you store important information and paperwork are both easy, and important. Although an emergency binder for preppers is a little more detailed than a binder for the average person. Last week I covered how to put together an emergency binder for prepper, and the difference between an important document’s binder, and a procedures binder. … [Read more...] about Important Documents & Storage for Preppers
DIY Food Storage Bin for Under $50
Recently for some reason I have been hearing a lot of advertisements for get your 2 week food supply for $75.00! “Don’t wait, get yours now!” I hear that message over and over, so I finally took the time to look it up and learn more about this offer. This got me to thinking about how much it would cost to put together a DIY food storage bin. While a DIY bin may not have the … [Read more...] about DIY Food Storage Bin for Under $50
Creating Emergency Binders for Preppers
Creating Emergency Preparedness Binders will help you and your family react quickly in emergency situations. A binder for storing important documents, and an emergency procedures and supplies binder will be very useful in any sort of disaster. When it comes to emergency preparedness, there are 2 types of binders that are important. An Emergency procedures binder, and a … [Read more...] about Creating Emergency Binders for Preppers