This works well. Tarp-Tying Tips If you have a tarp or space blanket, using rocks in the corners to tie into knots will make a much more stable shelter than will just weighing down the corners.
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Using a watch to find directions.

Everybody should know this simple trick. I don’t see why you could not use a digital watch and estimate the hands.
Beware Fake Civilian MRE’s

These were not even close to military spec. In fact probably expired when I got them. I bought them a long time ago. They were supposed to be Military M.R.E. With heaters. if they were sold as camping or some other kind of M.R.E. then that would be ok. But they said 100% military issue. I think they were expired M.R.E.’s and repackaged then sold as new.
Solar Still out of a 2 liter bottle

This is a simple solar water purifier That is easy and simple to make.
Magnesium Duct Tape Fire Starter

This is another great idea Duct Tape has so many many many usages. This is another great one. I am going to start making these in advance . Im tired of wind blowing my magnesium dust everywhere. With this I can just put it in the pile i’m lighting. I’m thinking now I bet i could drill a chap bar from Harbor freight ( Like the one i’m using )…
Improvised chest seal Occlusive Dressing

I dont know why you would not buy a real seal but anything is better then dead in an emergency. In an emergency an improvised Occlusive Dressing can be a life saver. It’s best to have a real one in your kit. they run about 25 bucks. and you could easily make out of plastic and tape. But I carry this and a cheap extra.
Paleo Keto Pumpkin Breakfast Porridge

Its the Paleo “Oatmeal” I eat this 3-5 times a week when i’m rushed to get out the door. It fills me up way past lunch, I have lots of energy and this does not spike my sugar( As a type 2 diabetic I pass on sugar spiking things). Carbs 7.5 g (Net) Fats 26.4 g Protein 11.2 g Calories 327 2 Tbsp Almond Butter 2 Tbsp Pumpkin puree 1…
Emp Protection.

This is a 4 part video series for what I think is a great Emp , Lighting etc suppressor. Its cheap but can on,yu take one really big hit. lesser hits are ok but a bit one will destroy itself and save your equipment. Thats why its in a metal; box. Part 1 of 4 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 E.M.P. –Lighting — Solar storm — Solar…
Emergency Ham Radio Station

It’s indoor and stealth good for getting info when the power is out or a natural disaster has happened. Stealth Antenna is good when you can’t set one up outside.
Refugee Bags: A Controversial Topic

http://youtu.be/yQjrrcmrMDs Refugee Bags: A Controversial Topic. “Why is the default thought that I should give my hard earned prepps away?” So what’s the problem (other than room, I guess) with stocking up when with packages that can be handed out in a crisis for what you paid? So long as you weren’t profiteering. for three to five dollars, you could have a pretty useful short term survival handout for…