The image of blue tarps covering sandbags or strung on a cord for shelter are synonymous with protection from nature’s elements. Most people probably already have tarps in their garage used as drop clothes. But how are survival tarps different? Well, nothing. That’s the beauty of it! You can rig them up for whatever purpose … Read more
Having lanterns on hand is essential to getting you through a power outage or an overnight outdoor excursion. Lighting technology has advanced a lot in recent years where we are no longer worried about excessive battery waste. LED lights use 1/10th the energy of incandescent bulbs and last 25 times longer. Even though lanterns are … Read more
When it comes to preparing for an emergency, we invest a ton of money and research into equipment and gear, we often forget the importance of our clothing. It’s easy to assume that we’ll be living in weekend clothes during an apocalypse. But your favorite T-shirt and jeans might not treat you so well on … Read more
Just the other day I stumbled on an article about 50 things that the smartphone replaced. It’s become so natural to rely on our cell phones, I was surprised by how little I noticed the disappearance of these gizmos. As a prepper, it was disconcerting to find “compass” on that list. Although I have also … Read more
Having a reliable pair of survival gloves is paramount for your survival and safety in any SHTF situation. You need your hands to perform virtually every single survival act. You can’t risk injuring them. The pandemic has taught us a hard lesson about the lack of medical care when you most need it. Simple burns … Read more
You might be wondering what the heck is a neck knife? Why would you keep a knife dangling around your own chest? Well, it didn’t seem appealing to me at first. The idea of having a sharp edge up against MY chest wasn’t something I like to visualize. But with safety issues on the rise, … Read more
So here at EverydaySurvivalism, I don’t pretend to be a wilderness MacGyver that can walk into the woods with nothing but a knife and manage to have shelter set up and a campfire going all before sundown. No, I’m well aware of how much I rely on modern technology and comforts. This whole prepping thing … Read more
Flashlights aren’t just for blackouts and camping anymore. These days everyone should carry a small flashlight for emergency use. Personal flashlights come in ever smaller packages and some can go for years without needing a battery change. I got stuck in an elevator once and even though nobody got hurt and it wasn’t caused by … Read more
What do you do about dirty laundry when the power goes out for a week? I like to run a tight ship at home so having the home get dirty always makes me irritable. I also have kids so there’s always a spit up or muddy pants to deal with. Wouldn’t it be nice to … Read more
Best Emergency Survival Stove No matter the emergency, the usual suspects of infrastructures that break down are clean municipal water, power grid, and gas lines. Everyone of us needs to be prepared to continue accessing clean drinking water, food, and warmth. When our ancestors struck two rocks together and discovered fire, man’s evolution took a … Read more