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Eberlestock Bags Group Buy 25-40% Off

In Uncategorized On May 30, 2012 3 Comments

So I have a unique opportunity here that I wanted to share with you folks. I’ve come in contact with a brand new supplier of Eberlestock bags and… Read More »

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Build the Perfect BOB: Review and Giveaway

In Emergency Preparedness, Everything Else, Lists On May 27, 2012 19 Comments

“You can hear the siren in the distance. Your electricity is out, and your home phone has no dial tone. When you try to use your cell phone,… Read More »

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Make Your Own Emergency Bags •

In DIY, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On May 23, 2012 0 Comments

I love making bags.  And not the cute frilly gift bags, I’m talking about really useful bags here. There’s something so satisfying about starting with a jumble of… Read More »

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Practical Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund

In Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On May 23, 2012 2 Comments

Building your emergency funds can be difficult, especially in this tight economy, but make no mistake. It can be done, regardless of your monthly income. This is because… Read More »

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Off Grid Living – Propane Gas •

In Cook / Heat / Light, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On May 21, 2012 0 Comments

Living partially or totally off-grid-living presents its challenges. If you wish to maintain a standard of living in your home or retreat, and keep a comfort level not… Read More »

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Making Jam with Freeze Dried Fruit •

In Food Storage, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On May 4, 2012 0 Comments

I came across a great deal on strawberries the other day, and being down to only peach jam at our house (which nobody likes) I snatched up 3… Read More »

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What Are Antioxidants and Why Should the Prepper Care •

In Food Storage, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On May 4, 2012 0 Comments

“To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” Now it seems to me… Read More »

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8 Ways to Save Water In An Emergency

In Water Storage On May 4, 2012 1 Comment

In the case of an emergency, water will become your new best friend. Water is invaluable no matter what type of emergency you are dealing with. It is… Read More »

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Sharpening Knives 101 •

In Everything Else, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 30, 2012 0 Comments

The basic skill of properly sharpening knives is simple, but yet essential to keeping your survival pocket knife (or any other) razor sharp, and at the ready. First… Read More »

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$15 Faraday Cage and Why You Need One

In DIY, Everything Else On April 27, 2012 56 Comments

There are a handful of emergency preparedness items specific to the disaster in which you are preparing. A faraday cage is one of said items. So unless you… Read More »

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Goats as a Livestock Animal for Survival •

In Food Storage, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 27, 2012 0 Comments

If you had only one choice of livestock animal for survival post event, what livestock species would you chose? Would your choice be Chickens, Rabbits, Cattle,Horses, Goats, Pigs, Sheep, Llamas, or another species of less… Read More »

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How Much Salt to Store •

In Food Storage, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 27, 2012 0 Comments

Once again, I was replenishing a staple, salt in this case, and I started to crunch numbers in my head about how much salt I should consider storing… Read More »

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22 Red Flags that Indicate Doom is Coming for Global Financial Markets •

In Everything Else, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 27, 2012 0 Comments

If you enjoy watching financial doom, then you are quite likely to really enjoy the rest of 2012.  Right now, red flags are popping up all over the… Read More »

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How Long to Boil Drinking Water •

In Emergency Prep Basics, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll, Water Purification, Water Storage On April 25, 2012 0 Comments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 90 percent of the world’s water is contaminated in some way. There are a variety of microscopic organisms that can contaminate… Read More »

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The Great Utah Shake-Out: Safety During the Quake •

In Everything Else, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 24, 2012 0 Comments

Did you hear about the state-wide “Shake Out” here in Utah? It was the biggest Earthquake drill in Utah with over 900,000 participants. This just proves that you… Read More »

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Build A Mini Greenhouse •

In DIY, Food Storage, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 23, 2012 0 Comments

Have you ever started your seeds indoors and ended up with leggy plants?  Me too!  I’ve used lights before, but truthfully, we don’t have the room for a… Read More »

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8 Foods for Pain Relief: Infographic •

In First Aid, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 23, 2012 0 Comments

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DIY Dehydrated Baby Food

In DIY, Food Storage, Uncategorized On April 23, 2012 1 Comment

I think we can all agree that the person who gets the most loves, kisses and attention in the family, is the most neglected when it comes to… Read More »

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Dental Care In An Emergency •

In First Aid, Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll On April 21, 2012 0 Comments

In the film “Cast Away,” Tom Hanks’ character is stranded on an island after his airplane crashes. On top of all the problems he has – learning to… Read More »

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How To: Purify Water with Sunlight •

In Our Favorites From Blogs On Our Blogroll, Water Storage On April 21, 2012 0 Comments

Did you know that solar radiation from the sun can purify (disinfect) water and make it safe for drinking from harmful bacteria? While so often we hear or… Read More »

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