Now you can track radiation dangers online and in real time. below are 2 links to webpages that report local and nationwide radiation levels. http://www.blackcatsystems.com/RadMap/map.html http://www.radiationnetwork.com/
For about 2k you can have one like this. If you’re frugal you can do it a bit cheaper. especially if you shop around on craigslist or free cycler. Build a bug out cabin cheaply
Now this is a great idea and so simple and cheap too. Just use a a dixie cup and you will know if the power went out long enough to defrost your stuff.
Please take a look at this. http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/silent-wind-turbines-could-generate-half-household-energy.html
This is way cool. The lamp part starts at about 5 min in.
This is a very good read. Every home steader should know this info. How to Protect Yourself When Buying a Farm or Rural Property (or any property for that matter!)
The people over at Homestead dreamer have put out a great guide on alternet things that can be used instead of tinfoil for cooking foods. I highly recommend you check them out. “Before the invention of aluminum foil, people used leaves and other things to cook food in the coals or on hot rocks around…
This is a simple light weight item to add to your camping or hiking kit.
People wanted to know the answer to this for a long time. I am thinking a commercial on would be a lot better.
I really want to make one of these. “If you have a little bit of do it yourself ability and some spare time, this stove is the one you want. It performs considerably better than a comparably sized box stove, and is very easy to set up. Going from this stove back to a box…
