In my preps I have some sealed lead acid batteries, both 100 amp gel cells and some 7.5 amp batteries made into 12-volt battery packs. Each pack contains two 7.5 amp 12 volt batteries. These …
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The other day I came across a nice old boys axe. A boy’s axe is a midsized axe that normally comes with a 28-inch handle and 2 ¼ pound head. Since this one had a …
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. …
I live in a fairly dry climate and have not had problems with preps rusting from the humidity. However, I know that it is a big problem in parts of this country that are subject …
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The other day when I was posting about ropes, I mentioned using a block and tackle to gain an advantage when lifting heavy objects. A block and tackle is a system of two or more pulleys with a rope …
Block and Tackles, Something Every Prepper and Homesteader Needs Read More »
Being a bit older than many of you, I sometimes try to think back to my childhood and try to remember things that have been replaced by our modern society. One thing that came to …
The other day I wrote a post on repurposing old soda cans. Today I read where the Environmental Protection Agency says drivers in the United States generate nearly 300 million used tires each year. This got …
The other day I received a Cold Steel Kobun from Knife Hog (https://www.knifehog.com/). First thing, I have never bought anything from them and have not had any business dealings with them. However, I have not …
I have both the older Goal Zero Nomad 7 and the new Nomad 7 solar panels. The new one has some improvements over the older panel. These are a lightweight portable solar panel designed to …
A Good Portable Solar Charger, the New Goal Zero Nomad 7 Read More »
I like knives and probably have too many and I like to keep a good working edge on them. Now I believe that a sharp knife is safer than a dull one. It requires less …
