Every preppers goal is to be fully self-sufficient. The good thing is that today, there are plenty of supplies that will help you attain your goals fast and easily. One goal that any prepper should strive to fulfill is trying their level best to ensure they are not overly reliant on their region’s electricity grid.
The problem with relying on electricity is that when it goes down, you get to experience all sorts of inconvenience, making it harder to take care of things. As such, it is important that you learn how to live without electricity. So that, just in case it goes down, you can still manage.
One of the ways of accomplishing this goal is by turning to solar energy. By using a solar generator to power and light your life, you have a self-renewing energy source that is totally free of charge.
There are those who question the use of a solar powered generator, and ask “why not go for a gas powered generator?”. Well because a gas powered generator will require gas and you cannot pump gas at some stations if the power is down. There are pumps that cannot be worked manually; they require the power to be on for them to actually work.
It is the inability to get gas when there is no electricity that leaves so many stuck when a disaster has struck. However, getting solar panels installed on your home will help you get prepared for those times when electricity is gone. And did you know that solar power can easily take care of your every electricity need. It is many who think that without electricity they will have to cook over wood burning stove or campfire.
While using a campfire is not such a bad idea, the problem with it is that it is just a short term solution. A wood burning stove on the other hand is also a great option and there are preppers that love using a wood burner. At the same time, it is a great way of heating your home.
However, for cooking, there are solar ovens available and which can be used to cook whatever you would cook with a regular oven. At the same time, there are alcohol stoves available to serve the same purpose.
A solar powered generating plant is another great solution for preppers. While they can be quite expensive, they are usually worth the cost as they provide you with all the energy you need to keep your home warm and going. On the other hand, using natural lighting from the sun during the day is a great way for you to power your solar-charged, battery-operated torches and lamps for nighttime.
And since water supply in the city is dependent on electricity to run pumps, it important that you find an alternate water source. The great thing is that there are plenty of ways that you could become self-sufficient when it comes to your water supply.
One option is to dig a well and constructing a hand crank for drawing up the water. An electricity powered crank would be rendered useless in case of a blackout, so there is no need to have one.
Another great source of water supply would be from natural sources like the rain, a stream, brook, river or spring. To capitalize on the rain, investing on cisterns or rain barrels is what you need to do. By harvesting rainwater, you are able to store water that you can use for drinking and cooking. If there is a creek or spring near you, you could use that as your alternate water source for other tasks.