There’s a common assumption in most preparedness plans: once your backup power system is in place, the problem is solved. Solar panels go up. A generator is stored and ready. Batteries are installed and tested. On paper, everything looks solid. But over time, these systems tend to fade into the background—and that’s where problems begin….
When the power goes out, most people assume their backup system will carry them for a few days. More experienced preppers know better—and they adjust. They don’t run everything continuously. They cycle loads. They prioritize. They stretch capacity. And one of the first places this shows up is refrigeration. The Fridge Doesn’t Need to Run…
Over the last few years, portable power stations have exploded in popularity across Canada. From ice storm outages in Ontario to wildfire evacuations in the West, these sleek lithium battery boxes promise quiet, instant backup power without fuel, noise, or fumes. But for serious preparedness planning, especially in a Canadian winter, the real question isn’t…
Canada’s power grid is under growing strain. Winter peak demand continues to rise as more homes rely on electric heat, heat pumps, and EV charging, while aging infrastructure struggles to keep pace with increasingly volatile weather. For most households, outages are still viewed as short-term inconveniences. For prepared Canadians, they are stress tests that expose…
When the grid goes down in the middle of winter, the stakes are higher than at any other time of year. Cold temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and storm-related outages can quickly turn a minor inconvenience into a survival situation. For preppers, having reliable off-grid emergency power sources during the winter is not just a comfort—it’s…
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