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  • millenniumfly: All you would need to do is to create a YouTube account, which should be fairly straightforward. Then login and navigate to his channel and leave a comment: http://www.youtube.com/user/MAINEPREPPER/
  • Naomi: I collect candle ends to make into new candles and I've bought some wicks to do it with BUT I never actually do it - I just stockpile the stuff....
  • Irish-7: I have so much respect for MainePrepper. We are alike in so many ways. I am also a retired Army First Sergeant, former paratrooper, disabled veteran, devout Christian, political conservative...
  • millenniumfly: No, all masks are not the same. Most people recommend N-95 masks as a good option but I suggest P-100 as a more effective barrier. Granted, mosts masks are very...
  • Dawn: Common sense things but need to be reinforced from time to time. That said I have a question; are all masks the same? Any suggestions as to the best...
  • Dawn: I also enjoyed this experiment, thanks !!
  • millenniumfly: Yeah, I guess you are taking it a bit further... more so that most I would imagine. But, ultimately, to be as self reliant as possible you're doing the right...
  • millenniumfly: Sounds like you need to do your own experiment this time.
  • millenniumfly: Gee, thanks but it does hurt a little to hear my text isn't written well... I do try hard.
  • Pam: I'm sorry to see this end. I didn't think they would last as long as they did and now I want to know if they could last 24 weeks :)....
  • Pam: I guess I'm always taking things a step further. What if the disastrous situation goes longer than expected and you run out of prepared preps AND ingredient preps? I believe...
  • Rev. Dr. Michael E Harris: I have little time to do the searching myself, but I hate to wade through garbage to see if there is anything of value. I am here every day...
  • Rev. Dr. Michael E Harris: No, the other one is a Christian-oriented site that complements reThink Survival. I sue the other one for spiritual comfort.
  • Irish-7: Interesting. I wish that I was handy, like this guy. No, I won't be trying this anytime soon. The birdshot loads in #7, 7.5 or 8 that I have for...
  • millenniumfly: What products are you finding that are half what they used to be? I haven't run into anyone that bold yet.

Assorted Reviews (CardSharp2, Benchmade 300, Steripen Journey)

As I mentioned a few days ago, I didn’t have time to review anything I own personally (due to being out of town) so here are a few recent video reviews of the CardSharp2 Credit Card Knife, Benchmade 300 Flipper Knife, and Steripen Journey Water Purification Pen, enjoy…

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Review of Getting Home: Making It Back to Your Family After Disaster Strikes

I had a chance to review a new book this weekend titled Getting Home: Making It Back to Your Family After Disaster Strikes (links to Kindle book). I first want to mention that EVERY book I’ve ever owned has been a hard-copy, this is the first book that I’ve read completely online via Amazon’s Kindle store and I must say that I’m quite impressed with the entire setup.

If you’re unaware (like I was) you don’t actually need a Kindle to

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Review of Columbus Family Size Washboard

The very first thing I noticed about this Columbus Family Size Washboard is that it was much smaller than I had anticipated. It stands at most two feet tall and includes a rubbing surface area of roughly 11″ x 11″. I guess I didn’t bother to pay much attention to the dimensions when I bought it since I assumed a family-sized washboard would be, well… bigger!

Of course, you’re only working on one article of clothing at a time, rubbing different sections of the

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Review of Tenergy T-2299 Universal Smart Battery Charger With AC/DC Plugs

A while back I purchased this Tenergy Universal Smart Battery Charger as my primary battery charger. I did so for two main reasons: it has the capability to plug directly into a car’s auxiliary outlet using a provided DC plug and it can charge all manner of rechargeable batteries, from the common AAA- and AA-cells to C- and D-cell batteries and even 9-volt batteries as well. Though I currently do not have any rechargeable batteries besides AAA- and AA-cells, I

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Review of Thermos Stainless King 16-Ounce Food Jar

I’m a fan of vacuum thermos jars and have always stuck with larger (1 quart or more) Stanley brand jars. This particular Thermos brand food jar is simply a smaller option that seemed like a better idea for our bug out bags or short term emergency because it takes up less space and is lighter-weight. At 16 ounces (one-half a quart) it is really a one meal per person (at least per adult) food jar.

According to the Amazon product page: “The stainless

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Review of Energizer 7 LED Trailfinder Headlight

I recently purchased the Energizer 7 LED Trailfinder Headlight off a recommendation of Steven Harris of Solar1234.com because I was in the market for a new headlamp.

After removing it from the package there was some basic assembly required, including attaching the headband and installing the batteries. One thing I noticed was that the battery compartment door was initially a bit difficult to remove but after first removal was no problem. I should point out that the battery

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Review of RazorPit Men’s Razor Blade Sharpener

A reader comment in my So, I’ve Been Saving My Disposable Razors Lately post pointed out that I could extend the life of the razor blades I’ve been saving using a product I hadn’t heard of before: the RazorPit. This sounded like something I NEEDED to try so I bought one immediately, even without reading reviews!

According to the Amazon product description:

Review of PRI-G Fuel Stabilizer (Hands-Down the Best Available)

I had an opportunity this week to get my hands on a bottle of PRI-G fuel stabilizer, something I had been meaning to do for quite some time. For many, many years I’ve always used Stabil as my fuel stabilizer because it’s what’s been available locally. Sadly, PRI-G is difficult to find at times but you can certainly buy it online (such as on Amazon).

For a long time I’ve heard nothing but good things about PRI-G (or PRI-D for diesel fuel). From various reviews to expert opinions, I had to try it! Honestly, the only way I know to

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Review of Gerber Gator Machete Jr

I figured this review would be a nice way to bring in the new year… with something big and sharp! icon wink Although, I do not own this particular machete, I did enjoy this review from StealthSurvival. And considering the price is under $20 all day long, you can’t go wrong.

You might also enjoy this video review (by a different person) as well:

Sealskinz Waterproof Socks by T.R., Editor-at-Large

Hello Guys/and gals, When planning what clothing to take with you, when space is limited. I found an item called Sealskinz, they are basically waterproof socks, the manufacturer also makes other items, but I have not tried them and in all honesty, am not going to order them, so if anybody has something other than the socks, feel free to chime in here. I live in AZ, not the best place to try out cold or wet weather gear, but I did live in Maine for a few

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