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Substitutes for Toilet Paper

November 4, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Emergency Preparedness, hygiene in a disaster, Survival, Survival Gear

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I recently posted about being off-grid for 48 hours, and using a lot of baby wipes due to the lack of water during

Treats and Snacks in Your Food Storage

October 15, 2014 aptprepper Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage

In the movie Zombieland, one of the goals of Woody Harrelson’s character had was to find a store that had Twinkies. He was obsessed with getting a hold of a Twinkie stash he wouldn’t let anything, including a bunch of zombies get in his way. It might have been just some product placement but they still had a valid point – a disaster does not make you stop craving for treats.

National Preparedness Month: Put Your Preps to the Test with 24 Hours Unplugged

September 25, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness

A grid down scenario doesn’t have to be a massive EMP that detonates over the middle of the country, throwing us back to the 1800s. It can be as simple (and likely) as a winter storm, a hurricane, or a computer issue at your local power station. While this is a fairly common occurrence, many people still seem taken completely by surprise when it happens. Without back-up heat, cooking methods, and lighting, the unprepared family could be in for a very unpleasant time until the lights come back on. Every family should be prepared for a minimum of two weeks without power. Nearly 2000 families were still without power 94 days after Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast.
Here’s why you should test your preps.

Super Simple Tips to Trim Ounces from your Bug Out Bag

August 29, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Bug Out Bag, Bugging Out, Emergency Preparedness

…think in terms of what you can do to include things in your BOB that can be used in more scenarios. This will help you trim weight off your bug out bag, making it easier to carry.

The Potty Box – Review and Giveaway

August 22, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, hygiene in a disaster

Review of The Potty Box

How to Avoid Getting Hurt in a Riot

August 16, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Survival, Urban living

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com If you live in a large city, the risk of a riot is always present. Riots can be triggered by many reasons, from

“If the Ebola Threat were to Escalate, Isolation would be Key” — Jim Cobb, Author of Countdown to Preparedness

August 15, 2014 aptprepper Book Review, Survival

Today we are featuring Jim Cobb’s latest book, Countdown to Preparedness: The Prepper’s 52-Week Course to Total Disaster Readiness. I had the opportunity to read Countdown to Preparedness and found

Start Now for Fall Onions

August 9, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Balcony Garden, DIY, Emergency Preparedness, gardening in small spaces, gardening in the city

Onions are a great crop for your home vegetable garden. You have plenty of choices, and they are very easy to grow directly from seed. Onions are also an excellent candidate to grow in containers, as some varieties such as the bunching types, take up very little space.
Tips for starting your fall onions

“Concerned about Deterioration of the Economy” Interview with Tess Pennington, Author of The Prepper’s Blueprint

August 2, 2014 aptprepper Book Review, Reviews

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I had the opportunity to read The Prepper’s Blueprint written by Tess Pennington and edited by Daisy Luther. This is a huge book

Fire Roasted Vegetables for Food Storage

July 21, 2014 aptprepper Apartment Living, Beginner prepping, Emergency Preparedness, Food Storage, Freeze dried food, Reviews

I had the opportunity to test out the new Mountain House Fire Roasted Vegetables.