In preparing for the end of the world as we know it, most of us envision facing that future with our families. But what if something were to happen to you? Even if there is no widespread disaster, your death or the death of a spouse or other family member can be the end of […]
The Prepper Games
The Olympics are in full swing featuring athletes performing faster, higher, and stronger than ever before. I can’t ski down a mountain at 80 miles per hour or do a triple axel, but if preppers had Olympic games, I might be in medal contention in some of these events. Speed fire starting. Choose your favorite […]
Shoes for Survival–Nine Tips for Keeping Shoes on Your Feet No Matter What
What’s on your feet? All through history, there have been civilizations that have run around their whole lives bare footed. I’m not one of them. I like shoes. Especially in an emergency, shoes protect your feet from injury that can be incurred through unstable walking surfaces and debris on the ground. They will help you […]
Best of 2013 on Food Storage and Survival
It’s the end of another year here at Food Storage and Survival and I want to thank you, my readers for visiting, commenting, asking questions, and being just plain awesome! We’ve got some exciting things coming in 2014, but for now we’re winding 2013 up with a roundup of the top ten posts from this […]
Eight Assets That Make Prepping Easier
In a perfect world, preparedness would be easy. But for so many of us there are challenges to getting it done. We might have the perfect plan, but life throws in kinks. Sometimes lots of kinks. From my own experience I’ve compiled the following list of assets that make prepping easier. Don’t worry if you […]
12 Simple Reusable Alternatives to Common Household Disposables
Many of us use disposable products. Sure, they can make life easier, but the cost and associated waste can really add up! And in an emergency, there may be no way to resupply those items. Save yourself some money, reduce waste, plus be ready for an emergency with these twelve simple alternatives to common household […]
8 Easy Ways to Increase Your Preparedness Knowledge
The greatest survival tool you have is your knowledge and skills. As Robert A. Heinlein so eloquently said — ‘Your best weapon is between your ears and under your scalp -provided it’s loaded.’ There are quite a few places you can load your mind with preparedness information. Here are 8 easy ways to get some […]
Assembling a Car Emergency Kit with Printable Checklist
An emergency can strike any time. If you are away from home, you will only have what is with you to take care of yourself and your loved ones, and wouldn’t it be nice if those supplies included a well stocked car emergency kit? Depending on your lifestyle, a car emergency kit could be more […]
13 Ways to Stay Cool Without Electricity
Many emergencies are accompanied by a loss of electricity. In the summer this can cause real problems due to the high temperatures. Our air conditioners and swamp coolers won’t work without power. So how do you stay cool in the heat when the power is out? There are quite a few things you can do […]
15+ Emergency Phone Numbers to Have Handy
An emergency has struck. Maybe it’s a large scale disaster, or maybe it’s just a broken arm. Who do you need to contact? Don’t waste precious time fumbling through a phone book–keep important phone numbers handy. Program them into your house or cell phone and keep them written on a list by the phone. You […]
