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Cook Off-Grid Without Power: How Many Methods Do You Have?

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Power’s out! All you have to eat is cold food. For hours. For days. How soon will you get tired of that? How soon will the kids? If you haven’t planned for alternative ways you can cook off-grid without power, now is the time to start thinking about it. By having various options for cooking, you can ensure that they always have a reliable way to prepare their meals, regardless of the weather or any other unforeseen circumstances. The morale boost of a hot meal cannot be overestimated!

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10 Fun Things You Can Do When the Power is Out (Besides Sex)

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You never know when you’re going to lose power. It’s good to have a few ideas up your sleeve, so you’re not twiddling your thumbs. It gets real boring – believe me! Every day without electricity feels like 100, especially when your neighbors get power back before you do, and you can’t help but stare at them in envy! Here are 10 fun things you can do when the power is out here, besides sex!

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Off-Grid Living: A Comprehensive Guide to the Skills Needed for Survival

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Off-grid living is an attractive option for those who wish to live sustainably, be self-sufficient, and reduce their dependence on traditional systems. From sourcing and storing water, to generating and storing power, to maintaining proper hygiene and handling illness, there are many things to consider when living off-grid. However, with the right skills, knowledge, and mindset, it is possible to successfully implement an off-grid lifestyle and live with more self-reliance.

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Protect Your Gear From An EMP: What to Do and Why

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Do you know how to protect your gear from an EMP? On a scale of one to ten, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and more specifically a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) are events that rank about an eleven on the preppers Scary Survival Event Scale. Let’s take a look at some facts and how you can protect your sensitive electronic gear from an EMP attack, regardless of how it occurs.

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30 Ways to Stay Warm Without Power

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The Texas Freeze of 2021 was a wake-up call in my household. As prepared as we thought we were, those days and nights of temperatures in the teens and 20s were something to behold. With the power out and our house getting colder by the minute, we looked around for every way possible to stay warm without power.