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Survivalist Item of the Week – Storage Containers

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Athena

The Prepper/Survivalist item of the week is a storage container. While this is not the most exciting item we’ve ever featured, it is an extremely useful and helpful item.

[Click HERE to view storage containers]

One of the things we must plan for in an emergency situation is going off the grid. In some situations, we will need to leave our homes and travel to a safer area. These are the kind of situations we need to plan ahead for. After you have planned out your emergency route, decide where you can leave packed emergency containers. <— That’s why we are featuring storage containers this week. We realize that living in an urban area will limit where you can bury storage containers, however it is important to get out of extremely populated areas in the event of an emergency. These storage containers should not contain anything perishable. The plan is to bury them in an area that you can easily get to when going off the grid. We suggest packing the following items in the buried containers:

Emergency Kit
Water
Blankets
Socks
Shoes
A change of clothing
Flashlight
Batteries
Radio
Flares
Dry food (something that won’t go bad in warm weather)

[Click HERE to view storage containers]

Personalize your emergency containers

There are several other things you can include in these containers, but that choice is up to you. Be sure to clearly mark the areas where you have buried your containers. You can use a paper map to mark the area or you can you use a physical marking near the location of your container.

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Prepper Item of the Week – A Gulf Stream Trailer

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Athena

Prepper vehicle of the week – a Gulf Stream Conquest Travel Trailer.

Take a look at this beauty! Okay… We know what you’re thinking. This trailer is outdated and far from beautiful. Well, we see a diamond in the rough! Thanks to this amazing, little website called Pinterest, we have discovered some fun ways to give new life to that old travel trailer!

Step 1 – take out the trash! It’s important to start with a clean slate. Take out the carpet, the window coverings, the stovetop, the fridge and the mattresses. If you really want to make a fresh start then get rid of the couch and chairs.

Step 2 – a little bit of paint goes a long way! This part should be easy and fun! Do you have some sort of theme in mind? Do you like polka dots? How about zebra print? If that’s too crazy for you then try painting the walls taupe. Dark painted walls bring warmth to any space. Also, I would take a look at the wood cabinets and decide whether or not to keep them this color. You can stain them dark or add white paint for a funky touch.

Step 3 – discover your style! After you have added new furniture, a microwave and fridge, you are ready to begin decorating. This travel trailer is YOUR project. Do you want a fun, spunky man/woman cave? How about a calm and tranquil ‘think’ space? You get to decide everything.

Here are a few comparisons of our trailer and trailers that have been revamped.

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Our Table and Booth Area

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Remodeled Table and Booth (from Pinterest) https://pinterest.com/pin/245868460878771827/

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Our Hallway/Bedroom

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Another Revamped Trailer from Pinterest https://pinterest.com/pin/245868460876272668/

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The Outside of Our Trailer

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Updated Trailer from Pinterest https://pinterest.com/pin/245868460877094796/

We hope you were inspired by this blog. To see more Remodeled Travel Trailers, check out this Pinterest Board. It’s worth it! http://bit.ly/10iuhtq

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Unique Preppes Item of the Week – Barbed Wire

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Athena

Unique Prepper Item of the Week – Barbed Wire!

One of the biggest concerns Preppers have is their personal safety, specifically, after a catastrophic event. We have all witnessed what happens when civilization begins to collapse. Whether a natural disaster or a nuclear bomb triggers the collapse, people who are not prepared will be desperate to find those who have been prepping. I’m not saying that everyone ‘else’ is the enemy. I’m simply stating that desperate people are capable of doing crazy things to survive. For this reason, I thought barbed wire was an appropriate prepper item.

Barbed wire is used in various places– farms, prisons, storage yards, etc. Barbed wire sends a strong message – Keep Out! (By the way, they use Barbed Wire in The Walking Dead, so obviously it is useful! )

Buy barbed wire here —>http://bit.ly/Z2dG9o

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Great Prepper Vehicles – Unimogs

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Athena

Useful Prepper Vehicle of the Week – A Unimog!

The Unimog can conquer many types of terrain. This Vehicle is extremely versatile and is used in over 20 countries. Most people don’t realize that this isn’t just a Military vehicle. The Unimog is an exceptional farming tool. The Unimog can be fitted with all kinds of tools and excavation equipment. For this reason, some people refer to the Unimog as the ‘Swiss Army Knife of Vehicles’.

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Property of Government Liquidation

Click this link to view all the Unimogs coming up for Auction —> http://bit.ly/Yq2mDW

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How to Prep for a Winter Storm

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Athena

Today, the Northeast is anticipating the arrival of a, potentially, historical winter storm. While we are hopeful that everyone has prepared for this severe weather occurrence, realistically, we know that many people do not plan ahead for this kind of event. Winter storms can be completely devastating. A Winter Storm can leave us helpless and isolated in our homes. This is why we all need to plan ahead and prepare our home for a natural disaster. You should always have 72 hours worth of emergency supplies in your home.

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Photo courtesy of www.csmonitor.com

Let’s make a list of the necessities you need in order to be prepared for a Winter Storm (Or any natural disaster, where you are stuck in your home)

1) Water – You should always have a case of water bottles. Even if you’re not into buying water bottles, you need to buy at least one case of water bottles that you put away in case of an emergency.

2) Dry/Canned food – You want your food supply to be made up of ‘pantry food’. Assuming your power goes out, you don’t want your emergency food supply to consist of food that needs to be refrigerated.

3) Generator (<— click to view Generator) – I know I sound like a broken record but everyone should have a generator. Winter storms are known for knocking out the power.

4) Candles – You may not be able to run your generator all day and night. Candles will give you light and warmth.

5) Sleeping Bags (<—Click here to view more sleeping bags)/Warm Clothes – Since we are specifically discussing winter storms, I added these items to the list. If you are unable to leave your home, due to the snowfall, then you will NEED to stay warm. The last thing you want is to get sick and be unable to get to a hospital.

6) First Aid Kit – This is self-explanatory.

7) An Emergency Vehicle (<— click here to view more 5 ton vehicles)– This may sound strange, but if possible I suggest owning a vehicle that can get through the snow in case of an emergency.

(This is my personal choice for an emergency vehicle )

I hope everyone is bundled up! The storm is definitely on it’s way. To view more Military Surplus, visit our website Government Liquidation

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Unique Prepping, Prepper Item of the Week: Portable Water Storage Tank!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Athena

Unique Prepper Item of the Week: A portable water storage tank!

[Click here to view the auction for this Water Storage Tank]

As a prepper, I am always concerned about my water source. Part of your bug out/get out of dodge plan should include finding a water source. Hopefully, you already have a GOOD plan and have figured out your water ‘situation’. Often, we forget that our water supply should be sufficient enough for drinking, cleaning, and cooking. That is why this water storage tank is awesome. This tank will carry plenty of water to clean and cook with. If properly cleaned and lined, you can use this tank for drinking water. We think the best feature on this portable water tank are the wheels. This is one less thing to carry when you are planning to get out of town. Although it is not road worthy/highway rated as it is, this would be excellent to tow after proper adjustments have been made. This storage tank would need a new axle, front and back. We’d love your help on how to make this storage tank ready for towing!

What do you guys think about this item? Any tips on how to make it easily road worthy?

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Unique Prepping Item of the Week: Bednets!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Athena

Todays Unique Prepper Item: Bednets! They are Pop-Up, Self Supporting, Low Profile, and Treated With Permethrin (Mosquito/Tick Repellant).

Why Bednets?

Why do you need this item? Well, imagine having to sleep outside after the collapse of our civilization (if or when the Grid goes down). The last thing you want is to be bitten by a mosquito or tick that is carrying a disease. Without the accessibility of modern medicine, simple infections can become life threatening. Protect yourself and your family! Our favorite Preppers motto: Keep it simple!

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Unique Prepping Item of the Week: A Field Kitchen

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Athena

Unique Prepper Item of the week: A Field Kitchen! This awesome kitchen is mounted on a 1.5-ton trailer. The kitchen includes modern Burner units, Ice chest, Ranges, Cabinet assembly, and Insulated food and beverage containers. This kitchen is located in Indianapolis, IN. Click HERE to view the field kitchen.

This ‘item’ can be used for camping, for backyard cooking, and for prepping! In the event of an emergency situation, your main priority will not be cooking a 5 star dinner in this field kitchen. However, you may want an ice chest and storage units for your food supply. Having a few modern conveniences will make prepping and survival that much more bearable.

What’s your Unique Prepping Item of the Week?

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Prepping For Winter

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Athena

Prepping for winter is like prepping for any other emergency situation. We’ll keep this simple by beginning with a list.

Winter Item Necessities

Generator (<— Click here)– This is an important backup power source during the winter. Every year, thousands of people are left without power during a powerful winter storm.

Blankets (<— Click here)– If you are without a generator or you generator breaks down, blankets can save your life. Battery operated electric blankets are awesome!

Fire Starter (<— Click here) – You can never have too many fire starters. Matches and lighters are great for temporary use. But I highly recommend a magnesium fire starter.

Food – Again, be prepared to live without power for a few days. You need a healthy food supply that does not need to be refrigerated. When planning for an emergency, always prepare for a 72-hour time frame.

Water (<— Click here) – You should always have a package of water bottles in your home. Unless the bottles have been opened, there is no reason to worry about ‘treating/cleaning’ your water.

Emergency Kit – I’m sure most of you already have this in your home, but I just wanted to make sure I included this on the list. This is very important. It’s imperative that you keep small wounds clean until you are able to get proper medical attention.

Reliable Vehicle (<— Click here) – During a winter storm, it is best to stay indoors. However, sometimes there are emergency situations where we can’t avoid driving in a snowstorm. It’s important to have a 4×4 vehicle.

Feel free to comment or add more tips to this blog! There are many ways to prepare. I’ve simply listed a few ways to get started!

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Choosing a Get Out Of Dodge Vehicle

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Athena

What is the ultimate Get Out Of Dodge (GOOD) Vehicle? Well, I think there is more than one answer to this question! There are a few specs that are important when considering a good Doomsday vehicle.

Things to Consider When Looking For a G.O.O.D. Vehicle

1) Off-roading capabilities

2) Durability

3) Multi fuel

4) Easy to find replacement parts

5) Powerful enough to tow/haul

Depending on your circumstances, there are other specs you can add to the list. For now, we will just keep the list as is.

The fun part… Here are some awesome vehicles to consider for your Doomsday!

AM General M923A1 Cargo Truck, 5 ton

- This guy has some power and plenty of room to carry passengers or cargo.

1986 Chevrolet M1008 4×4 CUCV truck

- This could be your secondary vehicle if you already have a great primary vehicle. This truck could carry some heavy equipment. Perhaps even a generator?

Motor Bus with Diesel Engine

- This vehicle could strictly be used for transporting people out of town to a safer area. Side note: This vehicle wouldn’t survive an off-road trip.

M35A2C 2 1/2 ton Cargo Truck

- This is another great vehicle that has all the specs listed above.

6×6 Amphibious ATV

- I chose this vehicle just for fun. Who doesn’t want to own this awesome ATV?

What Kind of Doomsday Vehicle Do You Own?

What’s your Doomsday Vehicle of choice? If you could choose anything, what would it be?

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