About the author
Rob Benson
Founder of Buckhorn Cliffs
My mission
To equip everyday people with clear guidance, dependable supplies, and hands-on skills, turning "what if" into "I've got this."
I founded Buckhorn Cliffs on the belief that capability should not be a specialty. And you don't need a degree to succeed.
Most of what carries a household through a hard week is knowable and teachable. I have spent years making it plain across my written and video channels, spanning food storage, water, first aid, off-grid power and communication, and the long-shelf-life compounds at the core of my book.
The aim is to help you be better prepared for the unexpected. Every method on this site is written to put you in control. Prep hard, people.
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The book
Prepper's Chemical Survival Guide
33 long-shelf-life compounds and 138 recipes with exact measurements, safety warnings, and real shelf life. It works when the grid does not.
More to go with the book
This site is where the book keeps growing: field guides, the reference charts, the shelf life table, current sourcing links, and new compounds and recipes added over time. New here? Start here.
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Disclosure: CARDNL Electrolytes, mentioned in the book and on this site, is a brand I own. No other brand named here is affiliated with me unless a page says so. Some links are affiliate links.