Staying warm during a winter power outage can be tricky. Knowing how to layer clothes for warmth can help you use your body’s heat to stay safe and comfortable. The right clothing layers can trap body heat, remove moisture away from your skin, block cold air, and help […]
In preparation for power outages, having reliable emergency lights is crucial for safety, convenience, and peace of mind. The article reviews top emergency lighting options for 2025, including lanterns, flashlights, and bulbs, offering insights into their brightness, battery life, and suitability for various situations to ensure effective illumination during outages.
Emergency preparedness can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be extreme or costly. Focus on the first 72 hours of an emergency by taking small, practical steps, such as ensuring access to water, food, light, and safety supplies. Preparedness fosters resilience and peace of mind, not fear.
Now that winter is behind us, it is time to consider getting off the beaten. There’s magic in the forest’s solitude — you’re surrounded by life yet alone in a sometimes savage world where things can hurt. You’ll probably lose your way more than once, gathering good tales […]
People inquire about what should be in a power outage kit when cold weather and storms move in. A friend of mine lives in Northern Idaho. As the winter weather set in, a terrible windstorm came with it knocking out the power. Her family had to figure out […]
Imagine this…you wake up in the morning to watch the sunrise over snow-covered trees and iced peaks. Your breath is visible, as you use your prepper prowess to start a roaring campfire. You cook breakfast over an open fire and take in its crackling and then the silence […]
There are different types of lighting you’ll want in an emergency. These types slightly differ from the lights we primarily use. In a modern home, there are three common types of lighting: overhead lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. These lights become useless in the event of a […]
There are many reasons to take shelter in the woods. Survival situations vary depending on the weather, season, wilderness knowledge, who you are traveling with, and the gear you are packing. If you find yourself lost in the woods as the sun is starting to set. You have […]
Like most of you, I enjoy being warm, so emergency heating is a must! I live in southeast Idaho, where it’s common to have six to eight months of snowfall or chilly wind. You can imagine how hard it is to stay warm. It takes planning and is […]
Is it time to upgrade your tent to a Yukon Bell Tent? Tents are standard emergency gear among preppers. They are typically made from nylon, inexpensive, and compact. These tents, however, are designed for summer and spring months when there is not extreme weather. Heavy wind, rain, or […]