Category Archives: supplies and tools

Using Activated Charcoal

Posted on May 12, 2013 by
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Activated Charcoal is simply a form of carbon that has a very high surface area and is extremely porous.  The surface area and porosity are so high that activated charcoal can be used to filter out impurities in air and … Continue reading →

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Preparing For Summer

Posted on April 14, 2013 by
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As the weather changes and summer approaches now is a good time to do a quick inventory to make sure you’re appropriately prepared for the potential emergencies the new season brings. At least two times a year (usually when we … Continue reading →

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How To Open A Can Without A Can Opener

Posted on April 6, 2013 by
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Whenever I go to the store I usually spend a few extra minutes wandering around looking for any good prepping items that I may need to stock up on, that are on sale, or perhaps that I just never thought … Continue reading →

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Flashlights For Everyday Carry

Posted on March 30, 2013 by
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Here at Prep-Blog we’ve talked a lot about how useful pocketknives can be and how we think they’re essential for everyday carry.  Today I’d like to talk about tactical flashlights for everyday carry. There are many reasons to carry a … Continue reading →

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Communicating During An Emergency

Posted on March 22, 2013 by
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Being able to effectively communicate with family and friends during an emergency is critical.  In the past we’ve seen disasters quickly take down the infrastructure needed for cell phones to operate as well as situations where cell towers were undamaged … Continue reading →

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Prepping For Kids

Posted on March 15, 2013 by
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Today I’d like to focus not on getting kids into prepping but rather things parents can do to ensure their preps are appropriate for any children in the house.  Being properly prepared means having what you need to be self … Continue reading →

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Stocking Up On OTC Medicines

Posted on February 13, 2013 by
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While most Preppers are well stocked with food, water, and first-aid supplies  something that often goes neglected or unthought of is Over The Counter Medicine.  Making sure you have enough basic cold medicines, fever reducers, anti-diarrheals, and other general medications … Continue reading →

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Unusual Prepping Items

Posted on February 12, 2013 by
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Even though I’ve already got pretty much all of the basic tools any prepper would want in my inventory I just can’t keep from poking around and looking for more useful (although sometimes unusual) items to add to my stores. … Continue reading →

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Where Can You Find Quality Prepping Supplies?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by
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As I’ve said a number of times, prepping is not all about buying stuff. You need to develop relevant skills, increase knowledge, and perhaps adjust your perspective. However, as you yourself may know from having faced some type of emergency … Continue reading →

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Ten Under-Rated Prepping Items

Posted on January 5, 2013 by
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In this article I’d like to talk about what I think are some of the most underrated yet simple and practical items for prepping.  We talk a lot about different items for food storage, methods of water purification, first-aid supplies, … Continue reading →

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CR123a Flashlights

Posted on December 15, 2012 by
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For years I was obsessed with powerful flashlights that ran off of CR123a lithium batteries.  For a long time these were the brightest, most powerful flashlights available and I bought a few of them for my home, car, and backpack. … Continue reading →

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What To Store In Your Car For Emergencies

Posted on December 2, 2012 by
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We’ve talked a lot in the past about our Bug-Out-Bags, what we keep in them, how often we inventory them, and how often we swap out clothing and shoes so they’re appropriate for the season.  What I’d like to talk … Continue reading →

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