Author: Damian Brindle
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Is “Better Than Nothing” Good Enough?
The past week or so in the Midwest (I live in the Kansas City area) has ben ridiculous. The cold weather is something else, and I still can’t believe that so many people braved the dangerous windchill to go to the Chiefs football game. Some people seem to have no common sense. That said, I…
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5 Mr. Heater Buddy Hacks. And is it Really Safe to Use Indoors?
I’ve only ever used my Mr. Heater Buddy for it’s intended purpose–for heat–so I was surprised to see ways that people not only make use of them for other survival needs, such as cooking, but ways that make it more efficient, including the use of heat powered stove fans to push more heat. If you’ve…
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Solar Flare 2024?
We had our first snow of the winter earlier this week (see photo above of a part of my yard). It was quite a beautiful sight for all of about five minutes, until I went to get some chicken scratch from the garage and nearly slipped. It’s small things like this which remind me just…
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Should You Choose an At-Home Apiary?
Aspiring beekeepers must make a crucial decision at the start of their journey. They can either house their bees on their own property or find a host property to store them. Unveil the pros and cons by considering every aspect of apiary care. Weighing priorities against the inconveniences and costs clarifies if at-home apiaries are…
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Pocket Survival Kit for Normal People
I’ve made my fair share of these pocket survival kits over the years. Truth be told, I don’t carry them any longer since I carry the necessities in other ways (e.g., I carry a pocket knife in my pocket and extra cash elsewhere) but I still like the idea of DIY kits like these, especially…
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24 Tricks to Staying Warm
My oldest son let me know about this Outdoor Boys YouTube channel, which features this man who lives in Alaska. He enjoys extreme winter survival, including building snow caves and all sorts of things. He even takes his family with him sometimes. That said, the following video shows two dozen ways that you, too, can…
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Watch This Before Buying a Mr. Heater Propane Space Heater
Are you in the market for a new space heater? There are many choices out there, from cheap models to very expensive ones, but price doesn’t necessarily line up with expectations. Which should you buy? And if you’re a prepper, should you bother with the Mr. Heater propane heater that many of us, me included,…
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Survival Course Update
There are many interesting aspects to life as I get older, and by “interesting” I mean they mostly suck. One aspect that I’ve found less than ideal is my lack of desire to get things done that I’ve committed to. Whereas I used to “go, go, go” until bedtime, that’s just not the case these…
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Wool vs Down vs Fleece
Now that it’s getting colder outside, my guess is that you’re in the market for some better winter clothing. But have you stopped to consider which option might be best for you? There’s a lot to know, primary among them are which insulating material to go with: wool, down, and fleece. While I recognize that…