Category: Lighting / Communications
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Light and Radio Options
When preparing for emergencies, having reliable power sources for essential devices, especially lights and radios, is crucial. But should you choose battery-powered devices, hand-crank devices, solar-powered options, or non-technological alternatives, like candles and kerosene lanterns? We’ll cover the pros and cons of each. Lighting Options Proper lighting is essential during emergencies, allowing you to navigate…
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Power Outages: How to Stay Safe and Comfortable in the Dark
In today’s modern world, we often take power for granted. But when the lights go out, especially for extended periods, things can quickly spiral into discomfort or even danger if you’re unprepared. Whether it’s due to storms, grid failure, or other unforeseen events, knowing how to manage during a power outage is crucial. The right…
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A Disturbing Trend in Flashlights
This past weekend, our young cat climbed an enormous tree in our backyard which had a nearly vertical split trunk. She was up at least twenty-five or thirty feet, which meant climbing a ladder to get her was out of the question. Of course, she waited until about dark to perform her stunt, which meant…
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GMRS Repeater for SHTF
As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I’m still trying to understand communication options for STHF or general preparedness purposes. Apparently, it can get quite complicated and some people, believe it or not, spend their lives knee-deep in the nuances. 🙂 While I still consider myself a newbie when it comes to HAM, GMRS, and so on, I…
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How Communication and Community Enhance Preparedness
For many people, part of the stereotypical American dream involves living in a close-knit community with neighbors you can rely on. It’s important to get to know the people in your community for a variety of reasons. Close communities are great when you need help with something, and when everyone is looking out for each…
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Solar Lights for SHTF
I used to not be a fan of solar powered equipment, like solar crank lights or radios, but I’m beginning to change my mind recently, especially when for off-grid or SHTF purposes. I just purchased some similar solar lights for my chicken coop, but I can’t speak to their effectiveness just yet. If interested, these…
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Streamlight AA Lantern Review
I recently purchased two of these Streamlight Siege AA lanterns because my old AA-powered lanterns were a tad outdated by about a decade, lol. That, and even though I like the D-cell LED Lanterns I purchased for emergency purposes very much, especially for the price, I have plenty more AA batteries on hand as well…
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How to Use a Flashlight to Signal for Help
Imagine this: Your perfect day out in the backcountry was filled with beautiful landscape views, a couple of critter sightings, and a picture-perfect little lunch spot overlooking the valley below. Things were gearing up to be one for the books, but as you start to make your descent down the mountain and to the safety…
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The Best EDC Self-Defense Tool, Carry Anywhere
I recently watched the following video about this WOWTAC BSS V4 Tactical Flashlight and I’m actually quite impressed with what they’ve come up with. Specifically, they’ve adjusted the design to avoid accidental turn on’s or having to cycle through modes, it has an aggressive bezel for striking that can be removed for TSA requirements, made…