Monday Q&A

I get my food storage through "company X."  Why should I purchase THRIVE instead?
I actually get this questions in different formats often.  I got it 3 times this week, so I decided to answer it here.  I've actually already written an entire post about this and you can find it here:

THRIVE vs Other food storage companies

What is your opinion on the midland radio, what model it is and are there others that are better?
The Midland is small and compact, has a low price point and large range, but must have a power source to charge.  We also offer the Emergency Communication Center. which is great for emergencies because it has a mounting case and dynamo crank function if you do not have a way to charge the radio. However, it only has a 10 mile range and has a higher price point.


What is the best fire starter?  How does it compare with the fire starter that come in the survival kit in a can?
There are two favorites: the Sparkie and the Blastmatch. Both are made by the same company and the only difference is how many uses you will get. Both only require one hand to use, the Blastmatch will give you over 4,000 uses and the Sparkie is good for over 2,000 uses. Both are much better and easier to use than the one included in the survival can. I have the sparkie and it is awesome.