Posts by John Alba

Getting a meal after TEOTWAWKI isn't going to be as easy as it is now, and you may need to rely on canned foods for a while. What canned food can you eat cold? Is it safe to pop open a can and eat,...

Zippos are an American classic that smokers and survivalists have carried for years. Keeping your Zippo filled means always having fluid on hand, but can you put any lighter fluid in a Zippo? No one...

There are a lot of things we don't think about but should. For example, do Band-Aids expire? In an emergency, getting medical care or even clean water to wash a wound can be difficult or even...

Dehydration is no joke and can kill you very quickly, so keeping Gatorade around is a fantastic way to ensure you can rehydrate quickly. When storing Gatorade powder long term, it's important to know...

Uncertain times remind us all of how vital it is to protect our valuables. Paper money is hard enough to preserve, but will it burn inside a fireproof safe? No one wants to think about their home...

We are living in unprecedented times, and having emergency resources is more vital than ever. Having something and keeping it are very different issues, so it's normal to consider whether burying...