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When the S hits the fan, things are going to get really dodgy. One of the most terrifying aspects of this situation is that the power is going to go out.
For those who have not prepared to turn the power back on, it’s going to be a dark time, both figuratively and literally.
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Be aware of this.
Even if you don’t have the money for a generator, you can still do things without power. What are the most important things society and you do with power?
- cooking
- lighting
- cleaning water
- heating homes
- processing waste
- transferring data
Some of those answers are easier than others. Its going to be a tough deal if you are the guy who has to clean water on a mass scale without power. That is why we have backup plans for this.
Cooking, however, is much less complicated.
Rocket Stove
Most people know about the rocket stove. Using one small soup can and one large soup can, you can make a rocket stove that is an effective cooking stove and boiler of water.
These stoves are simple to make and will get the work done. There are many ways to make a rocket stove. Some even do it in ammo cans!
Apple Box Oven
The apple box oven uses charcoal and is the only option on this list that uses that. Still, the oven is made of an apple box and aluminum! These are also simple to make.
Wonder Oven
The wonder oven is effectively a cloth and insulated thermos. It operates on a very similar principle.
Your food has to be boiled first before being placed in a wonder oven, but it will hold that heat and cook things over time.
You can use this in conjunction with the rocket stove for a powerless, long-term system that uses next to no fuel.
