Off-Grid Energy

If I had to pick just one thing that most people in modern life absolutely take for granted day in and day out, it would have to be hot water. Getting water out of every tap, all around you, and on demand is one thing, but hot water? It’s really heavenly when you think about […]

I think every prepper knows by now that generators are a wonderful thing to have any time you’re dealing with a power outage, even if it’s just for a short time. Even in a best-case scenario with a thunderstorm knocking out power for a few hours, your generator might save a fridge and freezer full

One of the most important preps you can have on hand is your own gasoline stockpile. Whether it is for running power tools or keeping your bug-out vehicle on the road, you’ll never go wrong having extra gas on hand. Rest assured, as soon as trouble strikes the gas pumps will either go down or

As a prepper, you probably have some old gas sitting around. Maybe it’s for a rainy day supply in case of disaster, or maybe you keep a quantity on hand to operate your tools. Whatever the case, if you don’t stay on top of rotating it, your gasoline can get old and go bad. Some

Figuring out how much firewood you need to get through a cold season is tricky enough, but calculating how much heat you can actually expect from a quantity of firewood is even harder. There are a lot of variables to account for, and firewood itself tends to be naturally inconsistent… But one of the variables

It always pays to be prepared with extra fuel on hand. That way, when times get tough, you won’t have to worry about shortages. One of the most versatile fuels around is kerosene, and even though it isn’t very popular in the US compared to bygone eras, it’s still a reliable and efficient choice for

Kerosene is one of the best fuels when it comes to long shelf life. Depending on the variety and the additives, you can get anywhere from 2 to 6 years out of your kerosene if it’s kept in a proper storage container and in good conditions. But no matter how diligent you are about rotating

Whether you are keeping fuel on hand as part of a long-term prep in case of infrastructure collapse, or you just need some ready to go for your lawn mower or tools, rotating your gas can be a major pain. That’s because modern gasoline tends to go bad quickly, especially the stuff with ethanol in

Kerosene is one of the most common and popular fuels around the world, and is regularly used in heaters, cooking appliances and more. Although it’s no longer quite as popular in North America as it used to be, it is still a reliable standby for various types of portable heaters. Every prepper, naturally, will want

Kerosene is a popular fuel source still used in many households around the world, and commonly used for heating, lighting, and cooking. Although nowhere near as popular in the US as it used to be, it is still a viable fuel for many homes. However, if you rely on stored kerosene for an extended period