Tag: Batteries
The War Means Blackouts in Cuba, not the U.S.
Don't get caught in the dark like the Cubans. Learn a layered prepping approach to surviving long-term power outages.
Hardening the Body for Winter Weather
From "hardening" our body to managing LiFePO4 battery limits, how we adapt our homestead for the polar vortexes.
General Stores are Great for Preppers
Being a well rounded prepper means more than food, water and shelter. Many of those additional items are available at our local general store.
I Don’t Want to Live in the “Dark Ages”
In a grid-down situation, how long will your batteries last? Do you have a way to recharge them? You need a way to fight the dark.
Buying Cheap Used/Recovered 18650 Batteries for My Survival Stash
What is best for the prepper: Brand new 18650 batteries for $10 each or recovering used or surplus batteries for a fraction of that price?
Why Every Prepper Should have a Headlamp (or Three)
Flashlights are handy, and I carry one as part of my EDC, but headlamps allow you to go hand-free which is important when you have chores to do in the dark.
Using the Ryobi Inverter for Stop-Gap Emergency Power
It's small. It's not very powerful, but the price was right. This mini-inverter adds another layer in our preps.
Prepper Diary January 28: Time to Charge the Batteries
A search through our stock of radios leads to a marathon battery recharging session.
The Best Batteries for Preppers
When the power goes out, either for a few hours or forever, most of us reach for a battery powered device. Here's our advice for the best batteries for preppers
LEDs: The Prepper’s Bright Little Friend
In a TEOTWAWKI situation, you’ll need bright, efficient, robust lighting. LED lights are the answer.