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Use Mason Jars Instead of Tupperware and Ziplocs
Seeing as though I have plenty of mason jars there’s no reason for me not to try and use them more and more instead of tupperware or Ziploc bags for leftovers. I can see this being useful for most of our leftovers but not very feasible for some foods like our homemade bread. All in all,…
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Grocery Stores: No Freight for Two Days Means No Food Either!
Just yesterday (the day after Christmas) we went to the local grocery store during our twice monthly shopping trips to get perishables like fruits, vegetables, and whatnot. I was pleasantly surprised to see it wasn’t that busy at all, though, I assume the days before Christmas were insanely busy… I don’t know because I didn’t…
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Body Armor: Beyond Bullets
The folks at SafeguardArmor.com sent me the following post to share with you today. I’d say it’s a healthy reminder that body armor really can be useful to us preppers, even beyond the obvious ones such as a shootout. If/when SHTF, I guarantee you’ll feel almost naked without appropriate protection… The art of survival is…
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This Survival Kit Is NOT Something To Rely Upon
Normally, I like to show fun stuff and things that work out but sometimes it’s useful to see when things don’t quite work well. That, sadly, is the case with this Schrade Survival Kit. Let’s say this is a healthy reminder to us all that you’re almost always better off putting together your own survival…
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Neat Idea to Keep Feet Warm
It never occurred to me to use this simple idea to help keep my feet warm in the winter cold. For about a $1 you can add some much needed insulation to all of your winter boots and shoes. Skip to about the 0:35 mark to get to the *trick* he suggests…
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Solo Stove: Perfect for Backpacking, Bug Out, Emergencies
I’m sure you’re familiar (or at least have seen) the Solo Stove over the years, I know I have. For some reason I never bothered to buy one… what a mistake! Fortunately, I was sent one to review along with the accompanying pot 900. I should point out that I’m NOT a huge backpacker so…
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DIY Paracord Pill Bottle Dispenser
When I watched this video on making a DIY paracord dispenser I immediately went out to the workshop and tried my hand at it. Unfortunately, I had a bit of trouble transferring the idea to a pill bottle on my first attempt because I tried to put the bolt through the sides of the bottle which…
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BYB 300 Lumen Collapsible Lantern Review – What a Nice Light!
I was sent this BYB 300 Lumen Collapsible Lantern a while back for review and I can start by saying that, for the price, I was very impressed. In fact, this light *may* end up being my go-to battery-powered camping and emergency light from hereon out. Although I’ve long been a fan of the Rayovac…
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Lights Outs: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared by Ted Koppel Book Review
I was sent the book Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath by Ted Koppel to review. Seeing as though it’s a subject I recently researched myself, I jumped at the chance… and I wasn’t disappointed. I can say that I was pleasantly surprised to see a well-respected journalist tackling a “fringe”…