Month: August 2017

Bug out Bag – Get home bag – Go Bag

5.11 rush moab 12 bug out bag get home bag

Bug out Bag – Get home bag – Go Bag

A bug out bag can go by many names (bug out bag, go bag, get home bag, etc.). These bags can be tailored to suite multiple purposes or different bags used for each situation where they are needed but they share a common goal. They serve as a bag small enough to take with you or grab in a hurry but large enough to carry the most essential items. In this article we plan to cover only a couple but there are many possibilities to best suit your needs, prepping situation, and even style.  Also in this article we will cover the basic items your bug out bag should contain.  This will be a basic list of the first items you should put in your bug out bag when getting started.  Your list will grow larger over time but this is geared toward getting started.

Bug out Bag options:

First, although small, we love the Rush Moab 6 by 5.11.  This is a great pack that is small enough to carry with you anywhere but has great storage options.  It has a great admin pouch in the front to carry knives, paper, pens, keys, and smaller items.  It then has two larger sections with a padded back.  A great feature is that there is also a dedicated concealed carry pouch with velcro access for easy and fast retrieval of your weapon.

5.11 rush moab 6 bug out bag get home bag

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The 5.11 Rush Moab 6 does come with a drawback that is also a feature.  Its size.  It is a small pack great for everyday carry but due to its smaller size it might not fit all of your essentials so bare that in mind.

If you are looking for a larger pack we recommend another bag from 5.11.  The Rush Moab 12.

5.11 rush moab 12 bug out bag get home bag

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Now this is a backpack and features a lot more space for storing your bug out items.  This backpack features 6 total compartments provide a wide range of storage options, each one sized for a specific use and use self-repairing YKK zippers.  It also includes an internal admin panel for organizing, a 60 oz. hydration pocket, and a fleece-lined sunglass pocket that protects your eyewear as well as a wrap-around web platform that is MOLLE and 5.11 SlickStick System compatible, allowing you to customize your storage to suit your needs.  The RUSH backpack offers external compression straps, adjustable shoulder straps, and a centered sternum strap to ensure stability.  A great choice!

Finally another pack could be the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack which you can get HERE.

Basic prepping bug out bag checklist:

  1. A fixed blade knife – Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife
  2. A personal water filter – LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
  3. Fire Starter and Waterproof matches – Survival Fire Starter and Stormproof Match Kit
  4. Cordage – 550 Paracord
  5. A survival handbook – SAS Survival Handbook
  6. Tarp – Ultimate Survival Base Hex Tarp
  7. A stainless container for boiling water and cooking – Stanley Camp 24oz. Cook Set
  8. First Aid Kit
  9. Portable crank radio – Hand Crank NOAA Weather Channel Radio
  10. And finally, a change of clothes kept in a dry sack (waterproof) – Waterproof Floating Dry Gear Bags

Above is a basic prepper items list with links to each item.  We hope this list helps gets you started with preparing your bug out bag.  Also be sure to check out some other posts related to emergency food prepping and our blog.

 

Freeze Dried Vegetables

Freeze Dried Vegetables

Freeze Dried Vegetables

You have probably covered the basics at this point. You have figured out how to store water and filter water for drinking, cooking, and bathing. You have have started reading some prepping and survival books to increase your knowledge and now you are working to build your food storage. With that you might have started storing away freeze dried chicken for protein along with beans and rice for long term storage and easy meal prep. You also might even have some freeze dried raspberries, freeze dried strawberries, and freeze dried peaches. Now it is time to consider freeze dried vegetables.

 

Freeze Dried Vegetables

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Freeze Dried Vegetable Benefits:

  • Up to 25 year shelf life!
  • Provide you with essential nutrients had to find in other foods
  • Eating a healthy diet of vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
  • Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit can lower blood pressure

Freeze Dried Vegetable uses:

  • Great for salads
  • Great for casseroles
  • Great as a side dish
  • Freeze dried vegetables snacks
  • Freeze Dried Vegetables for backpacking

 

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Have access to garden fresh vegetables year round! Freeze Dried Vegetables Bulk bundle is a great way to store away food for when it matters most.

 

Whats included:
(3) – Freeze-Dried Super Sweet Corn Large Can
(3) – Freeze-Dried Green Peas Large Can
(2) – Freeze-Dried Broccoli Large Can
(3) – Freeze-Dried Green Beans Large Can
(1) – Freeze-Dried Green Bell Pepper Dices Large Can
(1) – Freeze-Dried Cauliflower Large Can
(1) – Freeze-Dried Mushroom Slices Large Can
(1) – Freeze-Dried White Onions Flakes Large Can
(2) – Freeze-Dried Potato Dices Large Can
(1) – Freeze-Dried Chopped Spinach Large Can

 

Why is it important to eat vegetables?

People who eat a balanced diet including vegetables and fruits benefit from a healthier diet likly to reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutirents vital for maintenance and overall health for your body.

  • Vegetables are low in fat and calories and do not contain cholesterol
  • Vegetables include vitamin C which helps heal wounds and cuts
  • Vegetables provide potassium which maintains a health blood pressure
  • They include vitamin A which helps protect you against infections
  • They include fiber which helps you feel full with less calories

 

What others are saying about these freeze dried vegetables:

“Dorothy S

Great product, so easy to use. Great price. Love them”

“Michelle K

The food is high quality and it was delivered to my door. Win Win”

“John N

As usual, great prices and accurate, fast service.”

Freeze Dried Vegetables

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Freeze Dried Chicken

freeze dried chicken

Freeze Dried Chicken

Now that you have your basic prepping gear together and you’ve started storing water...you are storing some food to make it through the prepping situations you are gearing up for.  You’ve covered the basics like rice and beans and maybe some veggies or fruits.  Now take a moment and imagine that you don’t have a way to get to the local grocery store and that is all that you will have to eat.  Sounds kind of boring, right?  Also, besides the beans, where are you going to get your protein to rebuild your energy?  Try adding some freeze dried chicken and other freeze dried meats to your storage.  This will offer a great base to any meal, and will offer some substance and protein to help keep you full and energized.  And with a 25 year shelf life this freeze dried white chicken will be ready when you need it most!

 

freeze dried chicken

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Freeze Dried Chicken Benefits:

  • Packed with Protein
  • Source of vitamin B6
  • Great source of other nutrients
  • 25 year shelf life

Freeze Dried Chicken uses:

  • Make a great meal by themselves
  • Great in pastas and stir fries
  • Can be a great addition to soups and salads

 

Buying one is already offered at a savings but buy more and receive additional discounts!  What are you waiting for.  Get yours here now <==

 

What others are saying about these freeze dried chicken:

“Delicious

I keep this around for quick single serving soups. I put my ingredients in a bowl and pour boiling water over it, cover, and leave for 5 minutes. Easy and delicious and much better than eating out.”

freeze dried chicken

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You might also be interested in freeze dried peaches, freeze dried strawberries and freeze dried raspberries as fruit additions to your emergency food supply.

Freeze Dried Raspberries

freeze dried raspberries

Freeze Dried Raspberries

Now that you have your basic prepping gear together and you’ve started storing water...you are storing some food to make it through the prepping situations you are gearing up for.  You’ve covered the basics like rice, beans, and maybe some veggies.  Now take a moment and imagine that you don’t have a way to get to the local grocery store and that is all that you will have to eat.  Sounds kind of boring, right?  Variety is going to help not only your diet but also your morale.  Try adding some freeze dried raspberries and other freeze dried fruit to your storage.  This will offer a great treat with any meal, and will offer something sweet, and also something with some additional vitamins.

 

freeze dried raspberries

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Freeze Dried Raspberries Benefits:

  • Natural goodness of berries
  • Source of vitamin C
  • Great source of fiber

Freeze Dried Raspberries uses:

  • Make a great snack by themselves
  • Great as a natural sweetener in cereal
  • Can be rehydrated to add to deserts, jam or yogurt

 

Buying one is already offered at a savings but buy more and receive additional discounts!  What are you waiting for.  Get yours here now <==

 

What others are saying about these freeze dried raspberries:

“I eat these raspberries with my oatmeal and could not be happier, they are awesome and I always look for the GREAT deals they have on these. I buy them by the case“
“Taste great right out of the can. Easy to re-hydrate and use in desserts and pies.”
“These are great for topping cereal, adding to trail mixes or just snacking. Even the crumbs and powder at the bottom of the can are useful: I dried some pears, and the slices came out pretty bland. I tossed the pear slices with the raspberry powder and wow!–that really woke up the flavor in my dried pears.“
“These raspberries have incredible, rich flavor and are great in cereal or just as a snack. I don’t try to rehydrate them but I imagine it wouldn’t go well (typically doesn’t unless you spray them). Put a few into a gallon of water in your fridge for a nice, caffeine free alternative to tea!“

freeze dried raspberries

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You might also be interested in freeze dried peaches and freeze dried strawberries.

Freeze Dried Strawberries

freeze dried strawberries

Freeze Dried Strawberries

You’ve got your basic prepping gear together, you’ve started storing water and now you are storing some food to make it through the prepping situations you are gearing up for.  You’ve covered the basics like rice, beans, and maybe some veggies.  Now imagine that you don’t have a way to get to the local grocery store and that is all that you will have to eat.  Variety is going to help not only your diet but also your morale.  Try adding some freeze dried strawberries and other freeze dried fruit to your storage.  This will offer a great treat with any meal, and will offer something sweet, and also something with some additional vitamins.

 

freeze dried strawberries

 

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Freeze Dried Strawberries Benefits:

  • One of the healthiest fruits
  • Packed full of nutrients
  • Valuable vitamins and minerals
  • Source of vitamin C
  • Great source of fiber

Freeze Dried Strawberries uses:

  • Make a great snack by themselves
  • Can be rehydrated to add to deserts
  • Can be rehydrated to add to salads
  • Great addition to breakfast

Buying one is already offered at a savings but buy more and receive additional discounts!  What are you waiting for.  Get yours here now <==

What others are saying about these freeze dried strawberries:

“Glad to have these in our long term pantry. Certainly will make my children smile if/when it becomes needed.“
“Very good. Love eating them right out of the can will definitely get more”
“Very flavorful and delicious. I especially like to use these in stuffed French toast, both in the filling, and atop, dusted with a little powdered sugar…yum. Great on cereal or with yogurt, the strawberry flavor is perfect.“
“Can’t seem to keep these around for very long. We put them in our pantry and RV. They are crunchy and delicious. We have used them as a snack. They don’t seem to last long enough to experiment with them. Going to have to start hiding some so we will be able to have them in emergencies.“

freeze dried strawberries

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You might also be interested in freeze dried peaches and freeze dried raspberries.

Freeze Dried Peaches

freeze dried peaches

Freeze Dried Peaches

You getting your prepping items together.  You’ve got your gear, you’ve started storing water and now you are stashing back some food to make it through the situations you are prepping for.  You’ve started with the basics like beans, rice, and maybe some vegetables.  Now imagine that is all that you have to eat and don’t have a way to get to the local grocery store.  Variety is going to help not only your diet but also your moral.  Try adding some freeze dried peaches and other freeze dried fruit to your storage.  This will offer a great treat with any meal, and will offer something sweet, and also something with some additional vitamins.

 

freeze dried peaches

 

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Freeze Dried Peaches Benefits:

  • Offer a wealth of nutrients and health benefits
  • Increase vitamin and mineral intake
  • Help boost immune system
  • Aid in healthy eyesight
  • Help with digestion
  • Rich in antioxidants

 

Freeze Dried Peaches uses:

  • Make a great snack by themselves
  • Can be rehydrated to add to pies, smoothies, and other deserts
  • Can be rehydrated to add to salads
  • Store for 25 years in proper conditions!

Buying one is already offered at a savings but buy more and receive additional discounts!  What are you waiting for.  Get yours here now <==

What others are saying about these freeze dried peaches:

“Delicious!
These peaches are perfect for snacking. My son loves when I put them in his lunch to take to school.”
“Excellent product
Will buy again”
“preper
I am very pleased with the peaches. They rehydrate well and are delicous. They taste the same as canned peaches without the syrup. This will be an excellent addition to my long term preps.”
“Yummy!!!!!!!!!!
I own a Prepper store and opened up a can to let customers taste. Well, not too many got the chance because we couldn’t stop munching on them ourselves. Delicious!!!!”

freeze dried peaches

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You might also be interested in freeze dried strawberries and freeze dried raspberries.

EMP Attack Books and EMP Survival Books

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EMP Survival Books

Here we cover recommended reading related to EMP Attacks.  These EMP Survival Books are geared at arming you with knowledge, knowledge on how to survive after an EMP Attack.

living off the grid emp attack book

Living off the grid is a great reference on how to live in a world without power.

It offers step by step instructions on how to live off of the power grid.  Obtaining shelter, preparing food, energy, water, waste, and so on.

A post EMP Survival book must-have.

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one second after book related to EMP AttackOne Second After is a great novel on life after an EMP attack.

One Second After has already been cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read.

This book is part of a series:
#1 One Second After
#2 One Year After
#3 The Final Day

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survival medicine handbook

 

The Survival Medicine Handbook is a book aimed at providing information on medical help with help is NOT on the way.  You might be on your own or with a small group for an extended period of time and someone is going to need medical attention.  Be prepared and best suited to provide that medical help when life is at stake.

A post EMP Survival book must-have.

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If you are looking for some great EMP Survival Books to get started with, these are highly recommended.  In later posts we will cover more must have survival books and pocket guides that every prepper should have.  These will include survival guides, bushcraft books, pocket reference material, and more first aid related books.  You can have the best gear on the market but if you don’t know how to use it and have knowledge on how to survive then all you have is a nice pile of “stuff” that won’t do you any good in a survival situation.  Our goal is to not only show you some great gear and gadgets but to arm you with your most powerful tool for survival….knowledge.

Prepping Gear Tactical Gun Safe

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Prepping Gear Tactical Gun Safe

Looking for a gun safe?  Whether you are a seasoned prepper with a great list of supplies and tools or you are just getting started out, a gun safe is a great addition to any prepper arsenal.  You have invested a lot in to your prepping supplies and have multiple lines of defense…now what do you do with these valuable items?  A gun safe is a great option.  It offers many benefits which we will get in to below.  Don’t leave yourself unprotected.  You are preparing for various possibilities, many of which could include some type of civil unrest.  Protect your valuables whether home or away with a strong safe.

 

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Some reasons to own a gun safe:

  1. Safety – Owning firearms comes with a responsibility so owning a gun safe not only protects you against burglary but also protects those around you and keeps them safe from your guns falling in to the wrong hands
  2. Prevent Child access to firearms – Along with safety, you do not want your firearms in a place accessible by children.  Keeping them locked away in a safe will prevent access to them keeping our children and those that they come in contact with safe.
  3. Protect 2nd amendment rights – demonstrate responsible firearm ownership by keeping your guns safe, protected, and inaccessible from those who should not have access to your weapons.
  4. Protect against theft – this almost goes without saying.  having your guns locked away in a strong gun safe will keep your firearms away from those trespassing
  5. Keep yourself out of court – again, owning a firearm comes with great responsibility.  If you own a gun and it is stolen and used in a criminal act you could find yourself in court.  Yes, you could find yourself in a very expensive, stressful lawsuit if it is determined that the gun used in a criminal activity was not obtained from you because it was not stored away in a safe manner.
  6. Protect and organize other valuables items and prepper supplies – gun safes can come in various sizes and it is recommended that you purchase a safe that is larger than your current needs.  If you buy a safe that is just big enough for your current firearms then you limit your space to grow.  If you purchase a larger safe then you have additional storage space.  Space that can be used to store other valuables, other prepping supplies, etc.

 

There are various types of safes to find the safe that is best suited for your needs

  1. Floor safes – these are large, floor standing safes that offer the largest amount of storage space.  They also offer greater protection because they are too bulky and heavy for someone to walk away with.
  2. Wall safes – these are smaller safes that can be mounted in the wall.  These are great for concealment but are more limited in what you can store in them
  3. Floor safes – similar to wall safes, these offer great concealment by mounting them in the floor.
  4. Small lock boxes – these are great for one or two weapons that you want to have more accessible.  There are many options including key lock, button combination locking, and also fingerprint, biometric locking.  These are great for your home defense or your concealed carry weapon while you are at home and great to be bedside while sleeping.

 

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In this article I will now focus on a floor safe that allows for great protection, room to grow, emp safe locking mechanism, and a great look.

 

prepping essentials storage

 

This safe offers:
-Room for up to 24 guns
-2 hours of fire protection at 1880 degrees
-Meets an Exceeds National Security Standards for Theft and Fire
-Palusol fire seal – Expands to keep out heat
-Alarm System Ready
-Tactical Door Storage
-Room for all size weapons
-Door storage for firearms and other items

 

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The digital lock on this safe is EMP resistant, as well as back lit. This will allow you to get in easily, and quickly, even in the hardest times.

 

emp prepping safe lock

 

This safe is great looking which will look great in your home as well as provide a high level of security and safety.

INEXPENSIVE SHIPPING!

 

Specs:
Dimensions: 59” x 30” x 27” w/ handle 
Inside dimension: 57.5” x 27.5” x 18”
Weight: 748 lbs

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EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OPTIONS AND RETURN POLICY  

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Don’t forget to check out our other articles in our blog.

Water Storage Containers for Prepping

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Water Storage Containers for Prepping – Prepper Water Storage

As preppers, we find ourselves looking for the best EDC, the best self defense items, the latest gear but the most important item of all that often gets overlooked is water.  Water is absolutely critical but we often lose sight of it when putting together our supplies.  Here we cover water storage containers.

We can only last 3 days without water.  3 days!  We buy all of this gear to survive almost every situation but it will not serve us any good if we are not around to use it.

Preppers should have more than one way to obtain water but minimally should have a good initial supply to get us through tough times while we focus on other elements for survival.

A good rule is to have 1 gallon of water per person per day.  A case or two of bottled water from your local grocery store is going to go and it is going to go fast.  Let’s put this in to perspective.  You are a family of four and you have to go one week without water supplied from your household plumbing.  That is 28 gallons of water that you will need and that is just to get by.  1 case of water is roughly 2.25 gallons.   That is over 12 cases of water you will need to have on hand.  Now let’s say you go 2 weeks without running water.  that is over 24 cases of water to get the 56 gallons that you will need.  But at 2 weeks your needs will most likely exceed 1 gallon per person per day.

We need water to:

  • Drink
  • Food Prep and Cooking
  • Bath
  • Clean clothes
  • First Aid

Water Storage Containers is a great backup to any system that you might have in place.

Something simple like this 55 gallon water barrel (below) is a great start!  This is actually a kit which includes a siphon, caps, and water treatment.  This is a great first purchase and then you can build on this with additional 55 gallon water barrels.

 

Get yours here ==> Ultimate 55-Gallon Water Barrel Combo

With this water barrel you can begin collecting fresh water to have on hand when you need it most.

Now don’t stop here.  You still need a plan on how to filter water should this run dry before you are able to get fresh water from the tap.

Check out our post related to water filtering here   You should have a way to store, collect, and filter water.  Any great prepper kit should include some type of water storage containers, a way to collect fresh rain water (which you could reuse this barrel to accomplish that after you have used up the water in it), and a way to filter water from other water sources.

 

If you are so inclined, perhaps you’d prefer a bigger water storage option.

Below is a great large water container that holds 160 gallons!


Get yours here ==> 160-Gallon Water Reserve

You also get an even greater discount if you order more than one and the great part is that they are stack-able so you can have a large storage capacity that doesn’t take up a ton of space.

Don’t forget to check out our post related to water filtering here and we hope you find this article helpful for finding  great water storage containers to help you stock up a good water supply.

Prepping & Survival Water Filter

Sawyer-Mini-Water-Filter prepper prepping survival water filter

Prepping and Survival Water Filters

A person can go 3 days without water.  That might seem like a lot but in the event of a disaster or any other situation that might arise, 3 days will come and go at the blink of an eye.  Water is a core necessity for survival so having a way to have clean drinking water is of the utmost importance.  Water storage could be your thing and you have stored and stored water in large bins or containers and you might think that is enough.  What happens when that supply runs out?  Will you be prepared?  Consider a survival water filter.

There are several ways to obtain clean drinking water.

  1. You can have a large storage supply of water on hand
  2. You can collect it from rain water
  3. You can boil water to help remove impurities
  4. You can use chemical tablets to purify water
  5. Or, you can purify it with a personal water filter!

Part of being a prepper is having options.  You should have more than one way to obtain water so a filter is great to add to any supply list to add a second or third option to your survival list.

Personal water filters come in many different shapes and sizes.

A personal survival water filter such as the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration system is a great start.

It is not very expensive and is great for prepping, camping, scouting, hiking, emergency preparation.  Also, it is very lightweight and offers great filtration:

  • Removes 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera, and E.coli; removes 99.9999% of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium
  • Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons; includes 16-ounce reusable squeeze pouch, 7-inch drinking straw, and cleaning plunger

Sawyer-Mini-Water-Filter prepper prepping water filter

 

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If you are looking for a larger filtration system to help filter water for your and your loved ones then the LifeStraw Family 1.0 Water Purifier is a great option.

It offers clean drinking water for a family of four for 3 years!

It also has great purification with:

  • Purifies 18,000 liters/4755 gallons without iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals
  • Surpasses EPA standards for water purifiers: removes 99.99% viruses, 99.9999% bacteria and 99.9% protozoan cysts to 0.02 microns

prepping supplies prepping water filter

 

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There are many other options to help filter water during a time of need but the two above are inexpensive options to add to any survival kit.  Later we will discuss ways to filter water and water storage but again, you should have more than one way to obtain clean drinking water to survive.

Now that you have your survival water filter, check out Water Storage Containers HERE.