This is a slide presentation on Disaster Survival Skills put together by RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) of Arlington Virginia. From the information I have have been recieving it seems that the areas near […]
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I have a number of five-gallon propane tanks and it seems like I can never keep straight which ones are full and which are empty. Now you can tell a completely full one from a
How to tell if your propane tank is full Read More »
A while back, I picked up a four pack of Sawyer Mini Filters. Since then I have been playing with them and have grown to like them for use in a bug out or get
A Review of the Sawyer Mini Filter Read More »
I like to travel and go out occasional, but at the same time, I am concerned about personal safety. So I always take a few minimal precautions. Part of this comes from spending time in
Personal Safety While in Crowds or Traveling. Read More »
This article on tools and knives was written by Ed, a friend of mine. Howard Any “tools and sharps” in your bug out bag, stashed in the man overboard bag or aircraft crash kit must
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For the last 15 years or more, I have been carrying the Speedy Sharp in my various packs. Now I like small tools that are lightweight and can be used for more than one thing.
Speedy Sharp, a Knife Sharpener and Aid in Fire Starting Read More »
A few months ago, I posted an article on hiding from thermal imaging devices, since then I learned a bit more about them. So I decided to post a second article with some new information.
Thermal Imaging Devices, Pro’s and Con’s Read More »
I have a tendency to accumulate preps that I like, for example, flashlights, knives, and backpacks. Now I have too many of all three, but it seems like I am always getting more. The ones
A Good Little Grab and Go Bag, Dutch Army Surplus Read More »
The human body temperature is usually maintained at a constant level of 97.7–99.5 °F. If a person is exposed to cold, and their internal mechanisms cannot replenish the heat that is being lost, the body’s core temperature
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The 275-gallon food grade totes are great for long-term water storage and building rain catchment systems. They normally can be purchased relatively inexpensively. The one problem with them is that that can come with different
Converting 275-Gallon Totes to Use a Hose Bib Read More »
