Posts by Ash Duncan
How Long Does Stored Water Last? It Depends.
How long does stored water last? That’s a common question in the prepper world for old and new preppers alike. While some people like to give definitive answers like “one year” or “6 months,” there are just too many variables at play for a straightforward rule. First, we’ll talk about the lifespan of different types…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do AFTER a Hurricane?
The internet is filled with advice about what to do in preparation for a hurricane. But what should you do AFTER a hurricane? In truth, more people die in the aftermath than during the storm itself. According to the Washington Post, many of the fatalities are indirect results of the storm and occur after the…
Read MoreWhat’s In YOUR Emergency Essentials Car Kit?
Are you prepared to spend the night in your car or head off on a long hike in the event of an accident or breakdown (or worse)? There are several things that should be in everyone’s emergency essentials car kit. After you read this article, check out your vehicle – do you have what you…
Read MoreSurvival and Prepping: There’s NOT Just One Way to Prep
When you think of survival and prepping, what is the image in your mind? Are you picturing bunkers, food stacked to the rafters, and a mini-armory in a secret room hidden by a bookcase? Or do you imagine roughing it out in the woods with a shack you built yourself, roasting whatever you caught that…
Read MorePrepping Basics: Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you interested in preparedness but unsure where to start? In this article, we’ll go over the prepping basics that are essential. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you start out planning for epic long-term disasters reminiscent of the Mad Max movies, but the reality is, it doesn’t need to be like that. Let’s start…
Read MoreStart Here: What Survival Prepping Supplies Do You Need?
When you’re just getting started, you should focus first on the most important survival prepping supplies. You’ll find many lists on the internet telling you what you absolutely must have immediately. The thing is, a lot of those lists are just set up to encourage you to part with your hard-earned cash. The most important…
Read MoreDemolition Man Review: An Unlikely Movie for Preppers
Did you ever watch a movie simply for the pure enjoyment of it and think, “Wait a second – this applies to prepping!” One flick from 1993 was positively prescient when we look at it now. Our Demolition Man review discusses the uncanny similarities between our current situation and what once seemed outrageous and futuristic.…
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