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If you are looking to seal plastic or mylar bags and remove all of the air from them‚ a vacuum sealer can make it easy. Load the bag‚ position the bag in the sealer or inside the vacuum chamber‚ and then close it and let it get to work. Easy enough‚ but the best vacuum sealer will do it quickly‚ efficiently‚ and won’t break the bank. There are several options to consider when it comes to a vacuum sealer: capacity‚ suction power‚ features‚ etc. This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best vacuum sealers‚ tested them‚ and now the results are in: the overall best‚ a budget option‚ and an upgrade option. If you need to seal some bags for food storage (or other projects)‚ one of our recommendations will close the deal. Contents (Jump to a Section) The Best Vacuum Sealer Budget Vacuum Sealer Upgrade Vacuum Sealer Everything We Recommend The Vacuum Sealers We Compared What to Look For How to Use a Vacuum Sealer Who Needs a Vacuum Sealer? The Best Vacuum Sealer Avid Armor A420 Powerful Suction‚ Consistent‚ and High-Quality One of the most powerful non-chamber vacuum sealers on the market with accessory hose compatibility. $309* at Amazon *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. Avid Armor has a reputation for top quality in both chamber and suction vacuum sealers. This entry-level (for them) suction model has excellent vacuum strength and is very versatile with the included vacuum hose. It has a high-power pump‚ which makes sealing quick and thorough. The stainless steel frame makes it substantial on your countertop and the clear-view lid makes it easy to line up your seals. Here is how it measures up: 12″ seal bar Stainless steel 16″ W x 13″ D x 6″ H 27.5″ Hg vacuum pump Recommended 30s between seals 110V‚ 450W running 12 pounds Accessory vacuum hose included Roll storage‚ bag cutter‚ digital display With specs like these‚ it’s easy to see why the Avid Armor A420 Vacuum Sealer is at the top. Budget Vacuum Sealer FoodSaver Compact Versatile‚ Small‚ and Inexpensive Cheap and stowable for those on a budget or with less prep space‚ the FoodSaver is the perfect entry-level sealer. $69* at Amazon *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. FoodSaver brings us a great budget everyday use vacuum sealer in a small size so you can stow it away when it’s not in use. It’s perfect when space is an issue‚ like apartments‚ condos‚ RVs‚ or campers. It has a moist and dry setting letting you pull air from a wide variety of foods. (Note: that is moist- not wet!) FoodSaver accessories and bags are easy to find and widely available‚ so you won’t have issues getting more bags and equipment down the road. Here are the full specs: 11″ seal bar ABS plastic 16″ W x 6″ D x 3″ H 15″ Hg vacuum pump Recommended 20s between seals 110V‚ 150W running 5 pounds If you’re on a budget‚ just starting out‚ or have limited space‚ you can’t go wrong with the FoodSaver Compact Vacuum Sealer. Upgrade Vacuum Sealer Wevac CV12 Fast‚ Efficient‚ and High-Quality A premium chamber vacuum sealer with plenty of capacity and power to tackle your food storage. $459* at Amazon *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. This commercial-grade vacuum sealer from Wevac makes it all a breeze. You can pick between SmartVac mode and timed mode‚ and it fits a wide range of vacuum sealer bags. 20 are included to get you started‚ plus it comes with the external vacuum hose. Maintenance is easy since it uses an oilless pump and the vacuum power is massive for this unit’s size. Here are the details: 12″ seal bars (2x 2.5mm) Stainless steel w/ glass lid 15″ W x 18″ L x 10″ H 29.5″ Hg vacuum pump 110V‚ 380W running 36 pounds If you are looking for the best of the best‚ pick up a Wevac CV12 Vacuum Sealer. Everything We Recommend Avid Armor A420 One of the most powerful non-chamber vacuum sealers on the market with accessory hose compatibility. Where to Buy $284* at Amazon *at time of reviewing FoodSaver Compact Cheap and stowable for those on a budget or with less prep space‚ the FoodSaver is the perfect entry-level sealer. Where to Buy $69* at Amazon *at time of reviewing Wevac CV12 A premium chamber vacuum sealer with plenty of capacity and power to tackle your food storage. Where to Buy $459* at Amazon *at time of reviewing The Vacuum Sealers We Compared Our research narrowed the field down to the several vacuum sealers that we compared: FoodSaver‚ Avid Armor‚ Weston‚ Wevac‚ Galaxy‚ Anova‚ Nesco‚ Mueller‚ NutriChef‚ and more. You can see our full list of review criteria below in the What to Look For section‚ with an explanation for each. We focused on sealers with an approximate capacity of 12 inches as a baseline to compare costs and features. We considered vacuum sealers with and without chamber pressure but did not consider hand-held sealers. You may be able to find a use for those but the vacuum pressure specs steered us away from those as viable longer-term storage tools. We’re always looking for new and better equipment‚ so if you have a vacuum sealer that you swear by let us know in the comments. We review most of our tested equipment annually‚ so we can always get it in the next roundup round and see if it makes the cut and we can see if it will beat out our top picks. What to Look For The best vacuum sealers have several important features to look for: Value Capacity Suction Power Features Quality When you get the right blend of these‚ you can find a sealer that will consistently seal bags and pull the most air out. Below‚ we break down what each of these features means for the vacuum sealers that truly set themselves apart. Value: Cost vs. Benefit The amount of money you spend on something like a vacuum sealer shouldn’t blow out your entire budget. They aren’t cheap for the most part but do come in a variety of price points. Don’t go overspending or overdo it. Budget according to your risk and your needs rather than just spending lavishly. On the flip side‚ you don’t want to go too cheap or just plain get the wrong thing. Handheld vacuum sealers have single-digit suction‚ which usually isn’t enough to pull all of the oxygen out of a bag. Getting something super cheap may cost you more than you think in food spoilage. You never want to spend too much money on one resource‚ especially something like a small appliance with a niche use. It’s better to diversify your preparedness gear to make sure you are covered for a wide range of scenarios. Capacity For comparison‚ we examined models with a 12″ seal bar for roughly the same capacity. But on the market‚ you will find a much larger range of sizes‚ not just in seal bars but in handheld‚ suction‚ and chamber models. The type of food you plan on storing and how much you plan to process through a vacuum sealer will both indicate whether you should opt for a larger model with more capacity. Suction Power Suction or vacuum power can be measured in a few different ways. We decided to compare with inches of mercury‚ noted as ” Hg‚ and a common vacuum measurement. This is the difference between vacuum pressure and barometric pressure. Higher measurements mean that it can pull air out more quickly and more thoroughly. If you want your vacuum bags to hug the contents tightly you need a high level of vacuum power. Features There are four main types of vacuum sealers: Handheld – Corded or cordless vacuum pumps with single-digit ” Hg used for quick temporary storage. Suction – Countertop vacuum pumps with integrated impulse sealers that use specialized vacuum bags to effectively seal for food storage. Chamber – Large in-place vacuum pump with an entire vacuum chamber that even more effectively seals Vacuum Hose – A stand-alone vacuum pump with a hose attachment for many external applications‚ this can also be found as a versatile accessory on suction and chamber models. The different models span a wide range of price points and vacuum power but share many features. One feature that makes vacuum sealing easier is the ability to automatically vacuum and seal the bags. Another feature that can make multiple seals consistent is a timed mode. Lastly‚ learning to use the vacuum hose attachment with the model you end up with can open up a lot of versatility. You can vacuum seal all sorts of external storage solutions‚ including mason jars. Quality When you invest in any appliance‚ quality is important. Especially if that appliance is a part of your food storage plans. Besides the manufacturing quality inherent in a vacuum sealer‚ the service quality is important too. You’ll also need a reliable supplier for your sealer because you need to be able to get replacement parts and vacuum bags‚ as well as good service support. In our tests‚ our top pick (Avid Armor) had the most responsive service department. How to Use a Vacuum Sealer Using a vacuum sealer may seem easy at first‚ but it can be a little finicky and require some planning. QUICK NOTE: Manufacturers of suction-type vacuum sealers usually do not recommend using mylar bags. Instead‚ their specially designed vacuum sealer bags allow more air to be pulled out by not trapping air in prematurely. If you are using liquids in a non-chamber vacuum sealer then it is usually best to freeze it before you vacuum seal. Here is a solid comparison between our top pick and a cheaper model that also shows how easy it is to use: Who Needs a Vacuum Sealer? Vacuum sealers are not a necessity‚ but they are very nice to have on hand if you plan on doing a lot of food storage. People investing in setting up a prepper pantry‚ for instance‚ really stand to benefit. For those who plan to store a large amount of food‚ it can pay off to make sure your seal is strong and vacuum-tight by using a proper tool. We recommend considering a vacuum sealer for your: Food Storage Plan There are other uses for vacuum sealers like sous vide cooking and they can be used for a wide range of storage purposes. How We Review Products: We research thoroughly before selecting the best products to review. We consult experts in the field for a better understanding of what makes the gear great. Hours on end are spent field testing gear in stressful conditions. We assign performance criteria and impartially rate each tested item. After our review process‚ some of the items reviewed end up in our giveaways. Sources and References All of our experience and the testing we do to determine the best vacuum sealer is useless without listing our research sources and references. We leaned on these for the book knowledge that we paired with our hands-on testing and practical military and prepping experience: Belo‚ J.‚ et al. (2017). Redesigning the continuous vacuum sealer packaging machine to improve the processing speed. AIP Conference Proceedings. Volume 1788. Issue 1. (Source) Ishola‚ T. (2022). Effects of Storage Period and Moisture Content on Vacuum-Sealed Cassava Mash. Nig. J. Pure &; Appl. Sci. Volume 35. Issue 1. Pages 4198-4205. (Source) McClymer‚ J. (2010). Using vacuum food sealers as a low‐cost vacuum pump. The Physics Teacher. Volume 48. Issue 3. Page 202. (Source) The Final Word A vacuum sealer can put your food storage plan on the fast track‚ helping you seal and store non-perishables in your pantry. They are powerful small appliances that can make the food storage process easy and consistent‚ preventing any messes down the road. Here are a few other reads our subscribers have also found helpful: The Best Food to Dehydrate for Long Term Survival Storage The Best Dehydrator for Prepping and Food Storage Survival Food List | Pantry Stockpile Plan and Checklist We presented quite a lot of information‚ but as always: if you have any questions let us know and we would be happy to help. Our research and testing found the Avid Armor A420 Vacuum Sealer to be the best option given its value‚ capacity‚ suction power‚ functionality‚ and quality. Keep exploring‚ stay prepared‚ and be safe. You’ve Been Missing Out Join the 2+ million preppers that rely on our prepping advice by subscribing to TruePrepper. Practical guides and tips Useful survival giveaways Free‚ forever <; 0.4% of people unsubscribe Thanks for subscribing‚ reading‚ and welcome to the club.             The post The Best Vacuum Sealer for Food Storage appeared first on TruePrepper.

Author of The Dark Secrets of SHTF Survival and the online course SHTF Survival Boot Camp In the survival-prepper world‚ it is very important what you carry with you and just as much so‚ how you carry it. But it is a giant myth that there is just one right way to do this. Despite what many people want to say‚ there is no perfect and universal everyday carry‚ perfect and universal bug out bag‚ car kit‚ or other gear. There might be some items or universal rules that every kit should have‚ but everything else is based on the specific situation. It is often misunderstood‚ You can see that actually when someone post his EDC for example on a social media post that you are gonna have probably many comments with specific suggestions what is right or wrong in that kit. But the problem is that lot of those suggestions (or objections) are based on the specific needs or scenarios of the commenter. The suggestions may not work for the person who has that EDC. As a general rule‚ we can say that you may take advice about some item in your kit‚ but you should always keep in mind that you are building kit based on YOUR settings and needs. Take‚ bug out bags‚ for example. No matter how much we write (or read) about bug out bags there are gonna be more endless discussion about it‚ reasons are simply because BOBs are about having cool things (that are cool to discuss) and also because by having a good BOB we are trying to cover many problems that are gonna emerge when SHTF. Over the time we set up our own BOB with tools and equipment that we hope are gonna work for us. In a real-life situation‚ there are chances that we’ll be forced to lose our BOB. Maybe we’ll be forced to swim across a river and that bag gonna be heavy for us‚ or we’ll be forced to run from someone‚ or we’ll be forced to give it to someone in exchange for safe passage‚ or whatever. Being without our cool things when SHTF does not sound good. But there are ways to have the most important things when you need them. Here are some general suggestions about how to carry your items.  Layers and Levels of Importance The way of organizing the stuff that you carry may be through layers and levels of importance. It works very simply‚ and it may be some general rule‚ but still keep in mind that it depends on your personal settings. For example‚ for you‚ it may make sense to keep your allergy medications all the time at the reach of your hand because you have a history of strong allergic reactions. But‚ for example‚ for me‚ it is not important because I do not have that history. Try to have your gear organized by layers and levels of importance. Another thing is how you carry all your stuff. Some things need to be available in a split second‚ your field dressing for example‚ or your allergy medication‚ extra ammo or food. You could find your self in a situation where you will not have time to dig through all stuff to reach something. Your life might depend on that time. Layers It is a good suggestion to have three (or at least two) levels of equipment on you. In reality‚ it looks like this: Layer One: This is the equipment that will stay with you even in very extreme situations. It is equipment that is directly “on your body”. It may be placed for example on paracord around your neck‚ or on your wrist. Layer Two: This is the equipment that is on your belt‚ inside your pockets‚ small waist bag or similar. Layer Three: This is the equipment that you carry actually inside your bug out bag. The point of these layers (you can actually have more or less of these layers‚ it is based on your settings) is to cover as many unplanned situations as possible that may happen to you. And that may include losing your pack for whatever reason. You may lose your BOB because you’ll be forced to run really fast‚ or because you’ll be awakened by shots in the middle of night at your temporary camping site on the way to your BOL‚ and you are in panic‚ but you’ll still have small waist bag on you‚ paracord on your wrist‚ stuff in your pockets and similar. You may lose the camping stove or the MREs in the BOB because you lost the bag‚ but you’ll still have power bars in pockets‚ lighter around your neck‚ etc. The examples are many. Try to think in terms of “the pillars of survival”: fire‚ shelter‚ water‚ food‚ signaling/communication‚ medical/hygiene‚ defense and organize equipment in each layer for each pillar. Levels of Importance Another point of organizing how to carry your equipment should be based on what is most important to have “immediately”. A very common mistake is to have all the equipment needed to overcome a hard situation but organized in completely the wrong way. The reason for that is many preppers forget that when SHTF and you find yourself moving somewhere with your stuff‚ very often it could be the difference between life and death how fast and efficiently you can use that equipment. It is nothing spectacular. For example‚ if the S did hit the fan and you are out moving through a dangerous and violent situation‚ would you want your weapon in the reach of your hand on your belt or at the bottom of your bag? It is similar with other equipment. You have to understand what you need to have available immediately and what is not as urgent from all of your other equipment too. Another good example is the first aid kit. It is very common for preppers (and I also see this often with students at live courses) to have first aid kits that are either tucked away in the BOB or completely full of nonsense. Or both. Do you really want to find yourself in a situation when you are seriously bleeding and then you need to dig through your BOB to find your first aid kit‚ and then to dig through antibiotics‚ anti-diarrhea pills‚ plasters‚ and useless small scissors to find field dressings or a tourniquet? Sometimes‚ seconds can make a difference. There are items that are important and there are items that are REALLY important. Things that are REALLY and immediately important need to be right on you and available in seconds. So‚ taking in consideration layers and levels of importance‚ for example (and this is an example only) your first aid kit might look like this: First layer: a bandana on your head‚ neck or wrist ( tourniquet‚ splinting‚ bandage) Second layer: sterile dressings‚ field dressings‚ povidone pads‚ alcohol pads‚ water tabs‚ allergy drugs‚ trauma shears… in your pockets or belt pouch‚ belt bag Third layer: antibiotics‚ anti-diarrhea tabs‚ existing illnesses medicines‚ prolonged care meds… Now as I said this is only an example of specific items because it is absolutely about your personal settings and conditions. For example‚ if you are diabetic it makes sense to have medication closer to you. Or if you have enough space in the first or second layer you can move items from the third layer there. Again it is about understanding what is important and what is really important and trying not to lose all your equipment when the situation gets really hard. You can use this analogy with every pillar of survival So‚ for example‚ when it comes to shelter‚ your first layer might be a survival blanket or trash bag in your pocket and your second (or third) might be a tent in your bag. Sometimes you could be forced to hide somewhere and crawl inside that trash bag quickly‚ eat a power bar from your pocket‚ and be very quiet. Other times‚ you could lose everything except the lighter on your neck‚ paracord around your wrist‚ and the knife on your belt. But still‚ those items can get you through a lot of situations until you reach a safe place. Remember: Necessity‚ Comfort‚ Mobility To refine this still more‚ you need to factor in these words: necessity‚ comfort‚ and mobility. It is a formula that may work well for you or get you killed. There is no perfect and universal BOB. Even the bag alone can be wrong – it may look too much like a bug out bag and attract unnecessary attention. If you look like a walking store of tactical equipment‚ that is another problem. So‚ again‚ using common sense in how you look by having all those supplies in a bag and on you is really important. Comfort is a good thing. I like to feel comfort‚ too. But in the formula of carrying equipment‚ it may blur your decision of how much you carry with you. I like better the word “necessity” – to have things that are necessary for me to live. Mobility is very important and whenever you deciding what and how to carry‚ think in terms of how far and how fast you can get with stuff that you carry. There is no perfect everyday carry and bug out bag for everyone. All this and I didn’t tell you how to make the perfect every day carry kit and bug out bag. This is up to you. And again it should be based on your settings‚ your condition‚ region‚ distance. Graywolf from Graywolf Survival has a great bug-out bag list. Check it out here. What are your thoughts? Do you have some bug-out bag gear you really like? Or some EDC gear? What would be your tips if you were telling someone how to build their own kit? Are there any “local” items that are essential in your area that might not be necessary in other places? Let’s discuss it in the comments section. About Selco: Selco survived the Balkan war of the 90s in a city under siege‚ without electricity‚ running water‚ or food distribution. He is currently accepting students for his next physical course here. In his online works‚ he gives an inside view of the reality of survival under the harshest conditions. He reviews what works and what doesn’t‚ tells you the hard lessons he learned‚ and shares how he prepares today. He never stopped learning about survival and preparedness since the war. Regardless of what happens‚ chances are you will never experience extreme situations as Selco did. But you have the chance to learn from him and how he faced death for months. Read more of Selco’s articles here. Buy his PDF books here. Buy his #1 New Release paperback‚ The Dark Secrets of Survival here. Take advantage of a deep and profound insight into his knowledge by signing up for his online course SHTF Survival Boot Camp. Learn the inside story of what it was really like when the SHTF with his online course One Year in Hell. Real survival is not romantic or idealistic. It is brutal‚ hard and unfair. Let Selco take you into that world. The post SELCO: The Myth of the Perfect EDC and Bug Out Bag appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

In an austere setting‚ it may be up to you to save yourself and perhaps those around you. An often-overlooked part of our training is medical preparedness. Dr. Joseph Alton and Nurse Amy Alton have spent years educating the average person on various medical issues. The Survival Medicine Handbook serves as an extensive reference for the average person looking to improve their medical knowledge. Each section within the book is specific to a medical topic‚ making it easy to use as a reference. The fourth edition contains many updated revisions compared to the third edition. The authors of this book intend it to be “a plainly written guide understandable by all” (p.3). It succeeds in this task. The 411 This comprehensive book was the first of its kind‚ to my knowledge. I was glad to see the fourth edition improving upon the layout of the third edition‚ and it makes the book much more accessible. Each of the 35 sections in the fourth edition covers a specific topic‚ making it easy to reference for the “family medic.” I broke these sections into groups: the basics (Sections 1 to 6)‚ medical issues (Sections 7 to 20)‚ first aid (Sections 21 to 28)‚ and other issues (Sections 29 to 35). The first group‚ the basics‚ discusses topics like becoming a medical asset and medical supplies. Included are extensive lists of supplies to consider stockpiling. The second group‚ medical issues‚ discusses different medical problems like dental‚ respiratory‚ and skin issues. These sections will give you a general overview of each condition and how to treat it. The third group‚ first aid‚ discusses major and minor trauma as well as wound care. The last group‚ other issues‚ discusses topics such as mass casualties‚ nursing off the grid‚ and medications/antibiotics. These sections cover what to expect in the aftermath of an off-grid medical emergency. Often throughout these sections‚ there are numerous lists that help to emphasize a point in the body of text. There’s also an extensive glossary list at the back of the book. Dr. Alton includes over 20 references for further reading on key topics. The Verdict This is a lengthy and comprehensive book that serves as a medicine primer for the average person in an austere environment. The handbook covers some sections extensively (e.g.‚ Section 35 Antibiotics). Very few sections (e.g.‚ Section 13 Heart Issues) are lacking in depth. Admittedly‚ there may not be much to do with heart issues in an austere setting; however‚ I felt this section could include more content. Additionally‚ at the risk of making the book longer‚ I would like to see more pictures to emphasize some of the points in the book (e.g.‚ Section 18 Skin Issues). Where this book really shines is the alternative treatments using natural products. Section 4‚ Natural Medicine‚ is an excellent narrative on using herbal remedies when modern medicine is no longer available. There are 21 essential oils and 24 different natural products mentioned in Section 4. Each of these examples covers procurement‚ recipes‚ and applications of the herbal remedy. Nearly every section throughout the book includes an example of natural treatment and a recipe for use. I found this to have added value to each topic covered. The book is certainly worth having in your home library‚ but not in your bug-out bag due to its length (672 pages). I would use it as a reference for the non-medical person looking to survive a medical encounter in an austere setting. It would be difficult to cover such an expansive topic in fewer pages. The authors do an excellent job of speaking to the layman who has little to no medical knowledge. They have done a good job keeping the book as up-to-date as possible. About the Book Book &; Author: “The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide For When Help Is NOT on the Way”‚ Fourth Edition By Joseph Alton‚ MD‚ and Amy Alton‚ APRN Publisher: Doom and Bloom‚ LLC MSRP: $34 URL: doomandbloom.net Pages: 672 Rating: Thrive | Survive | Die Read More Subscribe to Recoil Offgrid's free newsletter for more content like this. Book Review: Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat Book Review: Design Any Disaster Book Review: “Choose Adventure: Safe Travels in a Dangerous Place” by Greg Ellifritz The Anarchist Cookbook Review: A Recipe for Controversy Book Review: The Meateater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival by Steven Rinella Editor's Note: This article has been modified from its original print version for the web. The post Book Review: “The Survival Medicine Handbook” appeared first on RECOIL OFFGRID.

Blanketing an entire region‚ or even much of the globe‚ in destructive electromagnetic energy that can completely fry or disable electronics‚ an EMP has the potential to plunge civilization back into the Stone Age‚ or at least to the pre-industrial age. And whether it is caused by a nuclear warhead‚ some kind of specialty weapon‚ or even natural solar activity‚ some of the most vulnerable things we rely on daily are our cars. But if you pick properly‚ you won’t be forced to go back to a bicycle or a horse and buggy. Some vehicles lack the electronic components and controls that are so vulnerable to an EMP. Keep reading‚ and I’ll give you a list of 12 that you should consider investing in as part of your EMP preparations… a 1967 Ford F100 Ranger Ford F-100 Pickup Arguably the greatest of the American classic pickup trucks‚ the F-100 badge is synonymous with simplicity‚ ruggedness‚ and hard-working utilitarianism. Classically styled‚ easy to maintain‚ and easy to fix‚ this is a superb choice for an all-around EMP-proof hauler‚ and they are an echo of a time in American automotive production when you could actually get a simple pickup truck that wouldn’t run you a second mortgage. There are thousands and thousands of F-100s still out there‚ and the designation was in use by Ford since the early ’50s. However‚ earlier is definitely better here‚ and consider 1980 as the cutoff for picking an EMP-proof ride‚ and one from the early ’70s or even a bit before is even better. One good thing about this truck as an EMP-proof vehicle is that you’ll have several options when it comes to bed style and size depending on your requirements. a 1969 Chevrolet C10 – CC BY-SA 3.0‚ Link Chevrolet C/K Series Pickups We can’t leave the Chevy owners out‚ and no‚ I don’t discriminate. I know I would get taken to task if I didn’t include Ford’s best competitor in the EMP-resistant category. Introduced in the ’60s‚ the Chevy C and K series are basically identical except for the drivetrain‚ with the C models being two-wheel drive and the K models being four-wheel drive. I know‚ no prepper worth their salt would even think of going without four-wheel drive‚ but you don’t always need it. These are likewise simple‚ durable‚ and reliable trucks that are easy to fix and have hardly any electronics to speak of if you can get one made in or prior to 1972. If you are a Chevy truck lover and looking for the perfect EMP-proof pickup‚ put these at the top of your list. a 1980 Datsun Pickup – By Lee Mills – Own work‚ CC BY-SA 3.0‚ Link Datsun/Nissan 720 Pickup Another small classic pickup known for its lack of electronics‚ efficiency‚ and affordability. You can get one of these pint-sized trucks in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive for not much money even today‚ although the current strain on the secondary market due to the economy means you’ll be paying more than you should‚ unfortunately. Even so‚ like the other pickups mentioned elsewhere on our list from domestic manufacturers‚ you’ll enjoy reliability‚ easy serviceability‚ and sure function in the aftermath of an EMP. You can’t ask for more than that‚ though you will give up a bit of legroom if you’re used to the behemoths that are modern pickups! the Dodge Power Wagon – Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar‚ USA‚ CC BY 2.0‚ via Wikimedia Commons Dodge Power Wagon Tracing its lineage back to World War II military utility pickups‚ the Power Wagon has a legacy that is almost as revered as the mighty Jeep found elsewhere on our list. Absolutely rugged and with excellent off-road capability in equal measure‚ the Power Wagon found a second life as a farm truck‚ off-road rig‚ and beefy daily driver for generations of men‚ finally being properly discontinued in the mid-1980s‚ though the badging lived on for other‚ unrelated vehicles. This is a fine choice for ferrying you through an EMP scenario‚ but I will warn you that Dodge really did build these things for performance and capability‚ not comfort. The ride is kidney-rupturing when the road gets rough‚ but you better believe that it will get you there! the 1966 Volkswagen Beetle – Vwexport1300‚ CC BY-SA 3.0‚ via Wikimedia Commons Volkswagen Beetle I know this inclusion is bound to raise a couple of eyebrows‚ but if you’ll bear with me‚ you’ll see that the classic Volkswagen Beetle‚ specifically the pre-’70s models‚ is a great and versatile choice… Aside from the fact that millions of them have been made around the world‚ meaning parts are widely available‚ they’re still a comfortable and useful daily driver that can offer you a surprising amount of cargo room if it’s just you and one other person. A total lack of electronics and the air-cooled engine mean that the little Beetle will be completely unfazed by an EMP. Your biggest risk will be watching out for other cars that get knocked out on the road after the event! Don’t hesitate to nab one of these if it’s in running shape and then tune it up‚ and if you want more off-road capability‚ you can always convert it into a dune buggy. a 1945 Jeep CJ-2A – By David Berry from Rohnert Park CA‚ USA – WW-II Vintage Willys Jeep‚ CC BY 2.0‚ Link Jeep CJ No list of vehicles with apocalypse potential would be complete without a Jeep somewhere on there! And while enthusiasts will argue until the end of time about whether or not the current crop of Jeeps are real Jeeps or not‚ we’re looking backward to get our fix and with good reason… Basically a slightly remodeled military Jeep‚ the CJ is the quintessential civilian off-roader and rock crawler. With many minor variations over the long decades of its life‚ lasting all the way until the mid-’80s‚ every last one of them is virtually unstoppable off-road. The CJs have a reputation for Spartan dependability and serviceability‚ meaning you’ll be able to easily repair them and maintain them yourself with a little bit of know-how. The lack of electronics in the earlier models means an EMP won’t faze them. Major drawbacks to consider are minimal cargo room and an extremely harsh‚ jittery ride at highway speeds. International Harvester Scout or Scout II Originally introduced as a competitor to the Jeep‚ and renowned for its good looks‚ increased comfort‚ and excellent off-road capability‚ this classic 4×4 is an inspired choice for an EMP-proof ride. Designed with simplicity‚ straightforward mechanics‚ and serviceability in mind‚ this is a vehicle that can carry you over the roughest terrain in the aftermath of an EMP and do so in style. There are two versions out there to look for: the Scout and Scout II. The Scout II came along in 1971 but is still as simple and electronics-free as its predecessor‚ and you’ll have an easier time tracking down one of those. They command a major premium today thanks to their desirability from collectors‚ but there are still lots of them out there‚ and you can get into a good one for cheaper than the cost of a new compact SUV. Not a bad choice in my mind! a 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 – By Jeremy from Sydney‚ Australia – Toyota Landcruiser FJ40‚ CC BY 2.0‚ Link Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Another unstoppable legend among 4×4 enthusiasts‚ the FJ40 is renowned for incredible longevity‚ ruggedness‚ and supreme off-road handling. They’re also one of the most numerous 4x4s to be found around the world‚ though remaining models in the United States are collectors’ items and hotly coveted. You might have to shell out premium bucks even for one that isn’t running and then be facing a lengthy repair or restoration‚ but it’s worth it in this case. These SUVs are just tanks‚ and even though I’m a Jeep fan myself‚ I can say that nothing runs better or longer. Plus‚ you have a little more cargo room compared to the Jeep. As with all the other vehicles on our list‚ earlier is better‚ and though Toyota didn’t stop making these until the mid-’80s‚ you want to gun for one that is pre-’80s and preferably early ’70s or older. A first-generation Ford Bronco. By Andrew Duthie from Nashville‚ TN‚ USA – Ford Bronco Uploaded by oxyman‚ CC BY-SA 2.0‚ Link Ford Bronco A long-running and prestigious 4×4‚ Ford’s Bronco deserves to be on the podium alongside the Scout‚ CJ‚ and FJ40. Very capable off-road and offering more comfort than either the International Harvester Scout or the Jeep CJ‚ you can get the first-generation Broncos‚ built between 1966 and 1977‚ as either a short pickup‚ wagon body‚ or open-top four-by-four. Aside from being EMP-resistant thanks to an overall lack of electronics‚ the Bronco can also offer you a tremendous amount of power thanks to available V8 options or a reliable and efficient 2.8-liter 6-cylinder engine. a 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer – By 79k5driver – Own work‚ CC BY-SA 4.0‚ Link Chevrolet Blazer K5 Last but not least on our lineup of domestic 4x4s‚ the Chevy Blazer is often seen as an also-ran compared to the other more prestigious SUVs on our list‚ but it has a lot to recommend it as a bug out vehicle‚ and it is one that will still work wonderfully as a daily driver. Like the Bronco‚ the Blazer has a choice of 6- or 8-cylinder engines depending on your power requirements and is entirely comfortable off-road‚ although not quite to the same degree as the FJ40 and the Jeep. But‚ I will say if you want a true do-it-all vehicle that can serve you every day‚ and not just wait in the barn until the “Big One”‚ the Blazer is great. a 1976 Land Rover Series III – Jeremy from Sydney‚ Australia‚ CC BY 2.0‚ via Wikimedia Commons Land Rover Series III Another iconic off-road machine‚ and one with a well-deserved spot on our list. The Series III Land Rovers are boxy‚ utilitarian‚ and designed for sustainability even under harsh field conditions‚ as befits its military heritage. You can get them in long or short wheelbase versions depending on your desire for cargo and passengers or maneuverability. Again‚ these are a collector’s item and getting harder and harder to find in the United States‚ but it’s entirely possible to get running ones that need plenty of TLC for a modest price‚ and if you look at them as an investment towards your safety in the aftermath of an EMP‚ it’ll make that price tag a little bit easier to stomach. a 1984 Mercedes-Benz Unimog – By GPS 56 from New Zealand – 1984 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300L‚ CC BY 2.0‚ Link Mercedes-Benz Unimog 416/435 Mercedes-Benz doesn’t just make luxury vehicles for the well-to-do. The Unimog is well-known among lovers of big trucks and death-defying off-road overlanding for its insane capability thanks to its flexible frame and extreme ground clearance. In one form or another‚ these trucks have been in production for a very long time‚ all the way through today‚ so once again‚ you’ve got to get one made prior to 1978 to minimize EMP vulnerability; like all other vehicles‚ they became increasingly packed with electronics after this time. The Unimog is not a daily driver‚ being a giant gas hog and also gigantic generally. But if you need unparalleled cargo room and the ability to tackle literally any kind of terrain‚ this German behemoth is a top choice. The post 12 EMP-Proof Vehicles To Consider (If You Can Find Them) appeared first on Survival Sullivan.

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