Blog
Everything I've written about getting prepared, newest first.
Fuel, Heat, Cooking & Light
Food storage doesn't do you much good if you can't cook it. Here's how I think about boiling, frying, and baking when the power is out.
Read “Cooking Off-Grid: Rocket Stoves, Camp Stoves, and Stovetop Ovens”Fuel, Heat, Cooking & Light
You can't live without light. Here's why I keep many different kinds, from candles to wind-up lanterns, and how to use each one safely.
Read “Emergency Lighting: Build Layers of Light”Fuel, Heat, Cooking & Light
Heat is the hardest thing to keep going when the power is out, and it burns through fuel faster than anything else. Here's how I think about staying warm safely.
Read “Heating Your Home Safely When the Power Is Out”Fuel, Heat, Cooking & Light
Every emergency fuel has strengths and weaknesses. Here's how propane, butane, white gas, wood, and gasoline compare, and why you should never count on just one.
Read “Propane, Butane, White Gas, and Wood: Comparing Emergency Fuels”Fuel, Heat, Cooking & Light
Gasoline is the hardest fuel to store. Most people say it won't keep long, and for most people that's true. Here's what I did that kept mine good for three years.
Read “Storing Gasoline Long-Term: What Actually Worked for Me”