Making the best use of kerosene lamps requires some practice, like everything else there is a learning curve. When purchasing lamps, get extra chimneys, burners at least 2 or 3 of each and a …
How to Maintain your Kerosene Lamps and Improvise Wicks. Read More »
I have a list of items that I am always searching for, last week I found one. It is a 2 ½ gallon hand operated fire extinguisher. Back in the 60’s we used these all …
There are several simple rules that you need to follow in building a campfire. Never build a campfire on forest liter or duff, this is plant debris such as pine needles and other decomposing plant …
I have written before about how I love flashlights. They fascinate me. As a result, we have more than we really need. Everytime a new one comes out, I have to have it. Because of …
Convert Your Old Maglites to Work with LED Bulbs Read More »
Today’s post is actually a comment make by C.E. Harris on yesterdays post on flashlights. It provides a lot of additional information on flashlights and night vision. The Fenix flashlight I have on my keychain is the Fenix …
Now I have to admit something I like flashlights, I have all kinds of them. I have so many my wife thinks, it is a joke. I normally have two on me, both Fenix’s. In my …
Simple and easy. A couple of weeks ago I showed how to make a simple 12 volt battery pack. Today I am showing how simple it is to charge the battery packs. I use these …
A Simple Way to Charge Your Homemade 12 Volt Battery Packs. Read More »
They take some getting used too. Most of you probably have at least one kerosene lantern, if you don’t you should. Kerosene lanterns were in common use prior to the advent of electricity. They provide good …
I recently received one of the UCO Candle Lanterns from the factory, this is the same one they sell at REI. The reason I know it is the same as the one they sell at …
Get a real shammy made of chamois leather not one of the new synthetic imitations. First, a shammy can be used to collect water or dew off plants in a survival situation. But probably the …
How can a shammy help you in a survival situation? Read More »
