Under construction - pardon our mess!
Food storage, emergency preparedness, skill building.
I wish our first experience with a DIY portable toilet had been somewhere fun like a camping trip, but unfortunately when we needed an “Emergency Relief System” (ERS), it really was an emergency. Our toilet would not flush and there was nowhere else to go. I’ll share how to build a simple DIY portable toilet,…
We saw “The Lost Ways” by Claude Davis being advertised widely and purchased a copy. It has a a few interesting items, and a lot of recipes. Overall we do not recommend it. We’ll explain why, and share the books that we prefer.
The Baofeng BF-F8HP is a handheld two-way ham radio, the upgraded successor to the notorious and popular UV-5R. We’ll compare the two and suggest some recommended accessories. This radio can listen to: VHF and UHF Ham frequencies and FM, NOAA, GMRS and FRS without a license. All transmissions (broadcasts) require an FCC license. Transmitting HAM…
We reviewed many first aid kits, and the Surviveware Large First Aid Kit is a winner. We’ll share some pros, cons and use tips for this kit.
The two most likely reasons for an EMP are a nuclear explosion or solar flare. This post discusses the damage an EMP may cause and actions that you can take to prevent or manage the results of the EMP. A large Electromagnetic Pulse EMP would cause widespread problems. This post is part of our Common Sense Preparedness…