Great for a quick fix. I just wanted to share something I learned.
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Iodine for water treatment
I am keeping this on hand as a backup. Woops I guess it was the CDC. A Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/pdf/drinking/Backcountry_Water_Treatment.pdf The temperature listings http://www.polarpurewater.com/instructions/ http://amzn.to/2lqBSsY Polar Pure Iodine Water Filter Purifier Sterilizes 2,000 Quarts Katadyn Hiker Pro Microfilter http://amzn.to/2m2FMF9 http://amzn.to/2lSCWGW Vipe Digital LCD Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature
Trekking poles are awesome
The ones I used really made a difference. I just bought the entry level ones. They will not break the bank, but really helped my back and knees. Mountainsmith Pinnacle Trekking Pole http://amzn.to/2li4HEm
New hiking or camping fishing Telescopic Rod /Pole
It is a nice addition to my back pack. It’s very light Fiberglass construction and a Lightweight aluminum reel ( thought it was plastic but its just powder coated) Eagle Claw Pack-It Spin Combo Telescopic Rod http://amzn.to/2l2LW81
Charcoal Strike Anywhere Fire Starter
I think this will be effective when I’m trying to work in the wind. Just take a charcoal briquettes the size you want and strike it, Then you have a lot of time to get wet or damp tinder to ignite. You could make this waterproof by wax dipping it but I have not tried it “YET”.
Hole punching your tape measure helps when you forget your glasses
So I kept forgetting to bring my glasses to the studio. I still have lots of things to do. Well putting a hole in a cheap measurement is the way to go for quick measurements.
Home Made Prepper/ Homesteader Glue
This would be good on the farm or homestead. This is casein glue like the white glue we all use in school ( kind of) 1. Add vinegar to lukewarm skimmed milk so it curdles. 2. Drain the liquid component off from the solids. 3. Put solids onto a strainer to drain off excess liquid 4. In a bowl, add a base (such as sodium bicarbonate, ammonia or washing…
OTC Lidocaine topical medication
This is news to me, I did not know you could still buy it over the counter. I will be carrying some when every i’m out doors in my First Aid kit. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Disclamer: I am not healthcare practitioner or provider. To the extent that any information is provided through this video, it is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute or substitute for medical…
How I attach tarps without grommets to cordage
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.