I wanted a sharp powder coated Stainless Steel Blade that I would not lose sleep over if I lost it. http://amzn.to/2kKWJni Black Blade Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.1-Inch
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Primos Folding Saw first impressions.
Primos Folding Saw first impressions. I will be taking this on my hiking / backpacking, camping adventures /trips. http://amzn.to/2lkwHL1 Primos Folding Saw
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
Bugout bags what you need to think about.
I’ve seen the crap people tossed in that they thought they would “need” but never used…crap that adds up to unnecessary pounds quickly. Sometimes it’s useful to get past your preconceived notions and realize very little of what you think will happen will happen. Bags Bugout, Bug home, Bug whatever are not meant to be static supply’s. In fact anticipated needs is a very dynamic thing. It all come…
I set up a Patreon account
North Carolina Preppers Patreon As you may already know, I create educational and entertaining prepping and survival videos on many projects and subjects. I am hoping to help other avoid the pitfalls and mistakes I have made in the past. I am not doing to the make money. I will use the patron funds to pay for my website, props and materials used in my videos. In…
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”.
The Kearny Fallout Meter an expedient radiation meter pt1
The Kearny Fallout Meter or KFM is an expedient radiation meter Part1 In part2 I will show you how to charge and use it.
How to make a cord from plastic bottles or cans.
How to make a cord from plastic bottles or cans. How to Make a cord from Plastic Bottle and should work for aluminum cans. It has the benefit of easy adjustment to the with of the strap. I’m ham radio i am using a lot of aluminum strips and I’m thinking that will turn a can into strops of metal. Not to mention once heated it should tighten up on…
Tap/Knock code communication
I saw this on the net today and I think it’s a great idea. Personally I use Morse code, But this limits me in two ways. 1. I need a electronic medium to transmit over great distances. 2. The person receiving the message needs to know Morse code. With his you could easily use a light or any noise maker. Here is the Wikipedia page on it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_code Here is…
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.