For years I have been a 12 volt man aboard our boat. Twelve volt DC systems were always simple, safe and served their purposes. But after a cruise aboard our boat some months back where we had to continually power up the generator to supply electricity to the 115 volt ac freezer to maintain temperatures, I began to consider alternatives.
September 11, 2012
“How long should you boil water to make it safe to drink?” When I ask this question to small groups, I usually get a lot of different answers. They range from 1 minute to 30 minutes. Thirty minutes is a long time! In fact, a lot of the water would be lost to steam if […]
September 10, 2012
Jarhead Survivor regularly blogs at one of my favorite survival and preparedness sites, SHTFBlog.com. He has a great writing style and perspective. Recently Jarhead was called out to participate in an Internet Meme. These are fun ways to get to know others in the prepping and blogging community. In this meme, Jarhead answered 11 questions […]
September 8, 2012
“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win” ~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War
September 7, 2012
This week’s Friday Five from PreppingToSurvive brings you the articles we’ve found interesting or inspiring from the past week. Here’s what we’re reading. How to Make Great Char Cloth Everyone who has tried to start a fire in the great outdoors knows that poor or damp tinder makes an already difficult job that much tougher. […]
September 6, 2012
The following article has been contributed by a fellow blogger named Mary Kate. It has been published with permission of the author. It does not necessarily represent the views of PreppingToSurvive.com. It’s never easy to think about natural disasters, but as everyone knows, preparation is the key to survival. The problem many of us face is […]
September 4, 2012
What’s the most disgusting thing you’ve ever eaten? Ask that to most kids and they’ll say something like brussel sprouts or lima beans. Or maybe they’ll remember some pancakes that daddy made when he added baking powder instead of baking soda (true story). If you aren’t already privy to that well-kept secret, there’s a big […]
September 3, 2012
This Labor Day I’d encourage you to mix a little prepping in with your holiday plans. I’m not suggesting all worry and no play. Not at all. I’m suggesting that you have fun while practicing your prepping skills.
September 1, 2012
“The man who is prepared has his battle half fought.” ~ Miguel de Cervantes
August 31, 2012
This week’s Friday Five from PreppingToSurvive, brings you a couple of good tips for saving money and adding to your larder. Here’s what we’re reading: Save Money While Washing Clothes Tired of paying through the nose for washing detergent? What if you could save 98% on the costs of laundry detergent by making your own […]
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September 13, 2012
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