by suburban | Feb 25, 2013 | Energy
I recently purchased a Bug Out Vehicle. Admittedly it is a 1990 Jeep YJ/Wrangler. It was clearly the base model. However, it has a lift kit, bigger tires, and a few amenities you might want in a bug out vehicle. But one thing it... Read more
by suburban | Nov 23, 2012 | Gear, Natural Disaster, Preparedness
This is my (Suburban’s) slightly overdue postmortem of Hurricane Sandy. It’s Thanksgiving day as I write this, and I want to say thank you again to all of you, my readers, as well as a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. My... Read more
by suburban | Aug 29, 2011 | Bug In, Energy, Gear, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
I recently purchased the Duracell Powerpack 600 (This now actually links to a new but similar product). It’s powered by a rechargeable 28AH battery and provides up to 600 watts of AC power. This device is primarily designed as and for... Read more
by suburban | Jan 6, 2011 | DIY, Energy
In doing some research on a portable power source in the event there is no power, (since I am trying to save money, rather than spend it), I came across this two nights ago and wanted to share it with you. According to the website, it said these instructions... Read more
by suburban | Jul 16, 2010 | Bug In, But Out Bag, Energy, Gear, General, suburban survival, Urban Survival
So, I was walking through Walmart one day getting ready to pick up a new football to play catch with on a camping trip, when I walked past the outdoor patio stuff, and it hit me… Cheap lighting for home. Renewable, too… Hmmm… Solar lawn lighting.... Read more
