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.
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…
Solar Power Where To Start

Here is the link to the one i have. Solar battery charger is where I think everyone should at least start. Solar 11-in-1 Battery Charger Solar battery charger. Recharge batteries with the sun! Charges 11 different NiCd and NiMH battery sizes (AAA, AA, C, D, and 7 GUM sizes) Never be without power again! Charges 2 pcs of NIMH or NiCad “D”/”C”/”AA”/”AAA” size rechargeable batteries Adjustable top lid and…
I’m Coming to your place if something happens

http://youtu.be/xo2sTynUlU8 Published on Aug 12, 2012 I’m Coming to your place if something happens. Here is my thoughts and a solution. I made this video back in 2012 the things that upsets peppers most I’m Coming to your place if something happens. This is and was my thoughts on it to this date i still think this way. With one exception is the reffegee bags i have made. I…
How to make bread from wood ( sawdust? )

How to make bread from wood there was a time in our nation’s history when times were so difficult that people were advised on how they could use wood in place of flour to bake their bread. This actual procedure was first shared through The Emigrant’s Handbook (1848). (* See note 1 and 2 below) 1. Chop fresh (green) beech tree wood into shaving sized pieces. You may substitute other turpentine…