Using sound judgment to be more self-reliant.
This post tells you everything you need to know about 18650 batteries. An 18650 is a lithium ion rechargeable battery. Their proper name is “18650 cell”. The 18650 cell has voltage of 3.7v and has between 1800mAh and 3500mAh (mili-amp-hours). There are two types; protected and unprotected. We absolutely recommend protected 18650 batteries. The average 18650 battery charge time is about 4 hours. Charge time can vary with amperage and voltage of the charger and the battery type.
Learn to dress for winter with the best cold weather clothing for warmth and safety, including windshells and wicking layers to protect from wind and sweat.
In this post, we’ll answer common questions about winter clothes and dressing for cold weather. Then we’ll get into the four layers of cold weather clothing, and our picks for those layers. Finally, I’ll wrap up with a Fortress Clothing review.
Look things through, and decide which items are a worthwhile winter clothes investment for your safety and comfort.
…We were asked to review the Biolite Solar Home 620 solar light kit for Preparedness Month. Between the wild weather and other goings on, we’re running a little late, but we still want to give you an overview of this handy option for camping, emergencies or off grid lighting.
In 2018, we purchased a 16′ Harvest Right geodesic dome greenhouse to review. We were having work done in the yard, so we had to wait for the fill to be brought in to the greenhouse location before we could set it up. It’s now been up and tested for over a year. In this post, we’ll review the dome greenhouse, and answer some common questions.
A portable clothes washer is great for RV camping, apartments, dorms, condos – anywhere you don’t have a ton of space. Manual clothes washers also save on electricity and are great for emergency situations.
I put four of the most popular portable washers to the test at our off grid home, and share the results below.
Note – all four of these washers are manual washers that don’t require electricity. You need access to water, a way to heat the water if desired, a place to drain the water, and a spot to hang your clothes to dry.
