• 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.
  • millenniumfly: Funny. That's the way we learn... try and try again.
  • Ron: This is one experiment that I enjoyed following. Since chickens are one of my preps to acquire soon, this has been some very useful information. Thank you!
  • teabag: I've been noticing the same thing, especially with food: same price, less product. In some cases, only about half the amount of product that was there a year...
  • teabag: I thought about doing this for quite a while, then tried it recently. Mine had quite a bit of corn juice, which made it a bit sweet for...

Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Emergency Lighting

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Emergency Lighting” section (pages 291-296). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Which form of lighting is likely safest to use indoors: a) kerosene lanterns b) candles c) cyalume light sticks d) gas lanterns

Q2. Which lantern is typically more economical to use in the amount of fuel consumed (not in dollars): a) gas lanterns (propane) b)

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Emergency Heating and Cooking

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Emergency Heating & Cooking” section (pages 288-290). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Propane produces carbon monoxide when it burns and is, therefore, poisonous: a) true b) false

Q2. The primary hazard when using propane is that it is heavier than air and may “pool” resulting in a flammable atmosphere: a) true b) false

Q3. Which

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Survival Fire Safety

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual[links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Survival Fire Safety” section (pages 285-287). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Flammable means that below 105 degrees Fahrenheit, an object will vaporize whereas to be combustible it must vaporize above that temperature? a) true b) false

Q2. Chimney fires are particularly dangerous because of what: a) higher heat in the chamber b) higher heat in the flue

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Medical Kits for Self-Reliant Families

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Medical Kits for Self-Reliant Families” section (pages 260-267). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. According to the manual, hypothermia kills more people per year than in survival/stress situations than gunfire, wild animal attacks, poisonous reptile and snake bites, wounds, or drowning: a) true b) false

Q2. Which of the following is among the most common injuries

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Money and Setting up an Emergency Cash Stash

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Money” and “Setting up an Emergency Cash Stash” sections (pages 253-259). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Which for of currency is likely to be more important to have on hand immediately after an emergency situation: a) cash and coins b) gold and silver c) stocks and bonds d) none of the above

Q2. According to the manual,

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Basics of 2-Way Radio Communications

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Basics of 2-Way Radio Communications” section (pages 231-249). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. According to the manual, which of the following is considered the easiest to use: a) CB b) GMRS c) HAM d) Aviation

Q2. According to the manual, which of the following is considered as having the furthest range: a) CB b) GMRS

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: The 3rd Wave, Evacuation From a Disaster Location

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “The 3rd Wave, Evacuation from a Disaster Location” section (pages 218-222). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Which of the following waves of evacuees will be the most dangerous for you to evacuate during: a) the 1st wave b) the 2nd wave c) the 3rd wave d) they’re all dangerous, so you shouldn’t evacuate

Q2. The

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Building the Right Bug Out Bag

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Building the Right Bug Out Bag for You” section (pages 162-168). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when building a bug out bag: a) you b) EDC carry items c) your pets d) the type of scenario to prepare for e) budget f) they are all

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Spoilage (and Mold)

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Spoilage” section (pages 151-155). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. If your grains are infested with insects, it is ok to sift out larger bugs if there aren’t too many: a) true b) false c) seriously, bugs? no way!

Q2. Mycotoxins produced by molds are usually destroyed by cooking so it is ok to eat moldy foods

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Quiz of the Week – LDS Manual: Oxygen Absorbers and Dessicants

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These questions are derived from the LDS Preparedness Manual [links to PDF File]. Specifically, the “Oxygen Absorbers” section (pages 144-150). You can find the answers to this quiz on my Facebook page. Good luck!

Q1. How do oxygen abosorbers work: a) the calcium silicate inside gels thereby remove excess oxygen b) the sodium chloride inside binds to the oxygen c) the iron filings inside rust to form iron oxide d) the wish fair hiding inside makes the oxygen magically disappear e)

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