Two Is One And One Is None

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Lately I’ve been hearing this phrase more and more, “Two is one and one is none”. Perhaps it’s coincidence but I’ve also had a few occasions to take it to heart. For example, just last week I was opening a … Continue reading →

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The Threat Posed By Non-Preppers

Posted on May 18, 2012 by
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I recently read a post on SHTFplan.com about how tough it will be for non-preppers to make it through just about any type of disaster scenario. I totally agree with the points raised in this article and hope that those … Continue reading →

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Fresh Milk Substitutes: taste and nutrition

Posted on May 16, 2012 by
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This article compares several different beverages that might serve as a sufficient substitute for fresh milk in case of disruption to the food supply, or in cases of loss of electrical power and refrigeration. These options for fresh milk substitutes … Continue reading →

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Know Your Self-Defense Laws

Posted on May 15, 2012 by
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I’m not a lawyer, so the purpose of this post is not to inform you about laws affecting your actions in self-defense. Instead, I’m merely suggesting that we each need to do our own research, and inform ourselves about this … Continue reading →

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Post SHTF Cooking Options

Posted on May 13, 2012 by
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While we all take the time to store food, water, and other supplies to be used in the event of an emergency, fewer people take the time to consider exactly how they will prepare their meals if the power is … Continue reading →

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Prepping Basics: First-Aid

Posted on May 12, 2012 by
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Everyone knows that first-aid is an important part of any preparedness plan. But how many of us are actually preparing properly when it comes to this area? There are a lot of different kinds of ready-made first-aid kits on the … Continue reading →

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Sharing Supplies: be generous but not stupid

Posted on May 12, 2012 by
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Suppose that some disaster causes food, or water, or cooking fuel, or some other important resource to be in short supply. You have stored food, or water, or equipment, or you have developed skills that suddenly are in high demand. … Continue reading →

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Solar Oven Design: size and shape

Posted on May 10, 2012 by
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To build a useful solar oven, we must pay attention to certain design features. The most important features are size, shape, insulation, interior color, reflectors, and heat retention. For this article, let’s consider the size and shape of the oven. … Continue reading →

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Recharging Your Cell Phone with Butane

Posted on May 9, 2012 by
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Brookstone and Lilliputian Systems have announced that they are bringing to market — after more than a few years of hype — a small consumer fuel cell that runs on butane cartridges. The device consists of two components: inexpensive (we … Continue reading →

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Preppers beware: Debunking the Mayan Doomsday

Posted on May 7, 2012 by
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The Mayan calendar system is complex. They had two different ways of reckoning a year, and the complex interaction between those two years results in longer calendar cycles. Some historical background on the Mayan calendar. One particular long cycle supposedly … Continue reading →

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