Seven Emergency Kit Essentials
Taking the time to think about the five or ten most important items in your emergency kit is an instructive exercise. These seven items are a powerful starting point for your emergency kit and are equally useful in the wilderness or an emergency shelter
Water Storage Project
Water storage is an important first step for preppers, especially in the desert. The big question is how to store enough water for a family.
Self Reliance Assessment
Self reliance is more than shoving a couple of cases of MREs under the bed. Sometimes it’s nice to get a measure of where you
Self Reliance Mindset
Your mind is the most important tool in your self reliance tool box. No matter how much gear you buy or food you store, no
Food Storage: MREs, Freeze Dried or Real Food?
Once you answer the question “Should I store food for emergencies?”, the next challenge is, “What kind of food should I store?”. In a perfect world,
What is Self Reliance?
Defining self reliance is tricky. It’s a bit like defining love or success. They mean different things to each of us. Self reliance is best
Emergency Water Storage Basics
You’ve completed your emergency plan, you’ve figured out your budget, and you’re ready to get started prepping. What do you do first? Buy food? Get
Why Should I Store Food and Water?
If you are new to the idea of prepping and self reliance, the idea of food and water storage may be a foreign concept. In
Simple Emergency Planning
You’ve decided that you want to be better prepared and more self reliant during emergencies. Maybe you’re new to prepping or want to improve what
Simple Food Storage System
Getting started with emergency food storage can be intimidating. Where do you start? How many boxes of Hamburger Helper can you eat before you go
