Glue matches for waterproofing and repairs on the trail
Great for a quick fix. I just wanted to share something I learned.
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…
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…
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.
Food | Homesteading | Survival
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…
Emergency Whistle
Emergency Whistle Make a emergency Whistle out of a soda pop can.
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…
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.