Survival Supply Specials running until March 31st

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

Survival Supply, official government and military contractor and number one website for survival gear, will be running specials on certain items until the end of the month. All of the special items come with free shipping to the Continental United States and have discounted prices. Here are some of the specials you can take advantage of until March 31st!

Emergency Food

In the event of a natural disaster or emergency, food will become a commodity. With Survival Supply’s pre-packaged food you can have 60 servings of food that only need water to prepare. The emergency freeze dry meat grab and go kit has a shelf life of up to 15 years and if you order before Match 31st you will get 20 bonus servings of rice. The kit contains REAL food and is perfect for emergency use or camping. Here are some items that are inside of the emergency food kit:

• Roasted Chicken (12 Servings)
• Southwest Style Chicken (12 Servings)
• Savory Roasted Ground Beef (12 Servings)
• Stroganoff Style Beef (8 Servings)
• Cheesy Ground Beef (8 Servings)
• Teriyaki Style Chicken (8 Servings)

Emergency Preparedness Mini Backpack

Emergency preparedness backpacks, or “Go Bags”, are popular among preppers. They are a great way to have the essentials ready in an easy to carry bag in the event you must flee your home quickly. The emergency preparedness mini backpack that Survival Supply has on sale is for one person and has the essentials needed to survive for three days. Some of the items that will be inside this go bag are:

• Instant cold pack
• Emergency food bar
• 12 drinking waters
• Emergency blanket
• Hand warmers
• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Waterproof matches
• Utility Knife
• First aid supplies

Digital AM/FM/Weather and NOAA Radio

An AM/FM/Weather and NOAA radio can be an important tool in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The Kaito weather radio for sale on the Survival Supply website uses three AAA batteries, is compact, and has several functions and features. The radio is connected to the Emergency Alert System (EAS) through the National Weather Radio (NWR) network that is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). This feature will automatically activate the radio to inform you of any hazardous weather conditions or warnings, including natural, environmental, and public safety while the radio is set to the “Alert” mode. The radio is capable of both AM and FM and is digitally programmed with 7-channels.

How to Prepare for the End

Posted on December 5, 2012 by admin

Many ancient beliefs say that the world is going to end in 2012. Wait… 2012 is almost over! Who knows the validity of any of those predictions, but there is nothing wrong with being prepared. So load up on freeze dried food, get your go bag ready, and be ready, just in case.

Freeze Dried Food

Many people who spend their lives getting ready for the end of the world, or “preppers,” stock up on freeze dried food. One of the most important things to do when prepping is to stockpile a food source. Because you do not know if the world will end tomorrow or in 10 years, you need to get food with a long shelf life. Freeze dried food has a long shelf life and can be found already stored in containers for you. Many foods are offered freeze dried, giving you the variety you are used to, even in an emergency. There is even a cooking show that will show you how you can prepare freeze dried food in different ways. There is also a website that you can use that will calculate how much food you and your family needs to survive. Based on an algorithm using how many people over and under 10 years old there are, you will know how much food to store and what it will cost you per serving.There are also emergency food packs that you can buy. They have a shorter shelf life but can be a good first food source and there are flavors like lasagna, terriyaki chicken with rice, and alfredo pasta with chicken.

Water is a Must

Water is the number one thing you need to survive. A person can survive days or weeks with little to no food, but only a few days without water. You should be sure to have a collapsible water container and lots of water purifying tablets. If you cannot find a safe water source, water tablets can purify it.

Light the Way

If the electricity goes out, you will need a light source to protect yourselves and your stockpile. Flashlights that have batteries are great, but there are flashlight and radio combos that are powered by crank. They work by cranking a handle to create power and the light and radio run off that power. You will never have to worry about running out of batteries.

Stay Warm

Even in the hottest areas of the country, it still gets cold at night. Extreme cold can be a silent killer, and without a source of heat, you will be susceptible to this. A portable heater can be a life saver and keep you warm during those chilly nights.

Emergency Cover

If you do not have a bomb shelter, or emergency underground shelter like some extreme preppers, you will still need some kind of last resort shelter. A tent or even some tarp with ropes can work. Anything that can keep you out of the elements and keep you dry will be a huge help.

It is impossible to predict when a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or even the end of the world will happen. Hopefully, it will not happen for a long, long time, but you can always be prepared for the worst.

Best Ways to Store Emergency Food

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

Where and how should emergency food be stored? In many cases, you are going to need your survival food to be in the same area that you plan on doing your surviving. Storing your survival food on-site is the best idea. Other supplies you could store somewhere, or you can have some of your food in storage, but emergency food should initially be kept where you’ll be the most likely to have access to it, which is also where you would probably need it the most, as well: at home.

Store food in a dry place, somewhere that is low in humidity if possible. Moisture can cause problems with stored foods like rice or anything else where bacteria could grow, and you should always be cautious of where you’re storing them. Also, if you are storing any canned goods, you will want to be sure that there is no possibility of rusting from excessive humidity or moisture.

Unless you are storing the food in a bomb shelter or basement or other place where flooding is not an issue, you should store your supplies somewhere high-up if possible. While this may not always be an option, it’s suggested that you store your emergency food as high up as you can to prevent flood waters from affecting your supply in any way.

Nobody should have access to the area if they do not need it. If you have these supplies stored in your home then you should keep them out of the way and somewhere only you have access to, like a locked room or a safe.

You can never be sure what kind of drastic circumstances will surround an emergency situation, and when disaster strikes, the magnitude of the disaster could be such that you really will need to hide your supplies. The best place you can hide your emergency food supply is somewhere that hasn’t been mentioned here, because it hasn’t been thought of yet.

Emergency Food Storage for Personal and Regional Disasters

Posted on June 20, 2012 by admin

Emergency Food Supply Preparing a supply of emergency food is a practical way to protect yourself and the people you care about. Any number of circumstances can lead to an emergency situation in which a supply of nutritious food can help you through recovery. Emergency preparedness strategies are often enacted during large scale events, but even events on a personal level need some type of emergency response.

Natural disasters are an ongoing and unpredictable fact of life. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, solar flares, and other geophysical events cause localized and sometimes global effects. Food supplies can be limited in immediate areas to a natural disaster and food prices can be affected on a wider scale. For example, flooding in a corn growing region can damage crops and fields. Corn prices will rise in relation to the reduced supply. Within the flood region, residents may experience shortages of food and other supplies if roads and access to communities are impaired by the high water, and financial challenges may follow with no crops to sell.

A well-planned strategy for emergency food storage can help individuals, families, and communities contend with the fallout of a natural disaster or other large scale event. In addition, the same emergency food can be utilized in the case of a more isolated emergency. If a family breadwinner loses a job, is injured, or in any way rendered incapable of working, emergency preparedness will boost survival during such trying times.

Supplies such as freeze dried food can be used to prepare healthy and nutritious meals when budgets are restricted. For example, the ability to feed a family without grocery bills at a time of financial loss can be a huge advantage and help keep households in tact while recovery steps are sought. Unemployment and disability insurances typically cover only a fraction of a standard pay check, and emergency food on hand can help cover the difference.

Eat Like an Astronaut with Freeze Dried Food

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Freeze dried food is a tasty and wholesome option for food storage as part of planning for emergency situations. It’s also great for on the go meals when camping or traveling. All that is needed to prepare freeze dried food options is clean water. An on hand food supply in times of crisis enables you to maintain energy levels and increase your health and survival.

Many museums and novelty shops sell delicious freeze dried ice cream as a souvenir, because freeze dried food was created as a way to preserve food for long term space exploration. People may think of it as astronaut food. The long shelf life and quality of freeze dried food options make them an essential part of emergency preparedness and handy for camping and travel.

The unpredictable nature of emergencies makes preparation with emergency food a key to surviving difficult times. Families should keep a supply of freeze dried foods on hand for extended power outages and other emergencies. Freeze dried food items are available in quantities to last a couple of days to quantities to last years. A few servings of freeze dried food are a good addition to a safety kit stored in the trunk of your automobile as well. If you spend a lot of time hiking or camping, freeze dried food is a smart addition to your travel gear.

Nutritious freeze dried foods retain color, texture, and nutrition. Ready prepared meal options as well as fruits and vegetables gain a shelf life of 25 years with freeze drying. Freeze dried meats last up to 15 years. Many people enjoy freeze dried fruits without re-hydrating as a snack item. Delicious freeze dried entrees are available for each meal of the day and are a staple of survival kits. Preparation is simple; just add water and in a short time, you can enjoy soups, pasta, cereal, and more.

Preppers and the Zombie Apocalypse

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Zombies People have been forecasting the end of the world throughout history. Doomsday prophecies are nothing new. What is novel and gaining popularity is extreme disaster preparedness. With broad media coverage bringing stories of weather, war, epidemics, and more from around the world into the framework of our everyday lives, people logically become a little anxious. End of the world paranoia can make finding a balance between living for the moment and planning for the future a challenge.

The truth is that an extreme weather event or other emergency could strike at any time, and preparing for emergency situations with survival supplies is quite sensible. Unfortunately, many people may feel the hoopla over the end of the world is unwarranted and blown out of proportion and fail to prepare for much more likely emergency events. Fires, sickness, power outages, and severe weather are not uncommon. Having first aid supplies and emergency food on hand to contend with these emergencies is responsible behavior and shouldn’t be scoffed.

Taking doomsday preparation to the extreme, people known as preppers are preparing for global catastrophic events. Preppers will certainly be ready for isolated emergency scenarios, but their goal is to survive cataclysmic disaster. Preppers stockpile survival supplies and develop detailed survival strategies.

Modern mythology meets real life when preppers plan for the potential of a zombie apocalypse. In the event of world-wide disaster, preppers refer to desperate humans that resort to violent measures to survive as zombies. Preppers get ready for the zombie apocalypse with self-defense and self-preservation measures such as emergency bunkers, weapons, and supplies of food, water, first aid and medicine. Only time will tell if this extreme emergency preparation is warranted, but anyone looking to improve survival odds in the event of more typical emergencies can learn from these dedicated people.

Choosing a Brand of Freeze Dried Food: Wise, Mountain House, or Lindon Farms

Posted on January 28, 2012 by admin

Natural disasters come in all types. Some lock you inside your home or leave you isolated for days at a time, while others require swift and unpredictable evacuation. So, shouldn’t your emergency preparedness plan, including food storage, be adapted for the type of natural disaster you potentially may face? In preparing for an emergency, consider the conditions to which your area is most prone, and choose your freeze dried food wisely.

Although starting your food storage with basics is recommended, your emergency supply should require minimal preparation and, in some cases, be able to go along with you. There’s no right emergency kit, so consider the benefits and possible drawbacks of popular brands of freeze-dried foods.

• Mountain House is one of the most well-known. With freeze-dried foods packaged in #10 cans, Mountain House kits have a 25-year or longer shelf life and, with already-prepared meals, provide variety for each meal of the day. With Mountain House, add pasta, proteins, eggs, and vegetables to your diet of grains, beans, and milk. #10 cans, however, contain several servings, so, if you go with Mountain House, additionally have a plan for storing all leftovers, which must be eaten within a year from opening.

• Wise Food Storage is another prominent brand. With a similar variety of entrees and breakfast items, Wise considers easy transport with its kits. Although meals are packaged in airtight mylar pouches, a bucket holds all servings. In the event of an emergency, one or more buckets can be quickly grabbed. Additionally, the two-serving pouches are a solution to the leftovers conundrum.

• Lindon Farms eliminates the need for basics, as kits allow an individual to live off 2,000 calories per day. A full year’s supply can essentially be purchased at once. With mylar pouches holding five to 10 servings of entrees, breakfast times, fruits, or vegetables, Lindon Farms also uses buckets for grab-and-go instances. Because the pouches contain several servings, however, have a plan for storing the leftover freeze-dried food.