If you watch the television show NCIS, then you know that one of Gibbs’ rules states that his agents should always carry a knife. Knives have helped his agents out of many different jams, some life-threatening. Emergency prepping has its own set of “must haves.” And yes, knives are on that list. Here it is. … Read more
One of the biggest concerns for long-term self-reliance or survival is energy. Most energy sources that we rely on seem to be finite. Gasoline, propane, coal, even wood, all will run out at some point and are difficult to regenerate. Batteries in particular run out quickly, and rechargeable batteries can be costly and unreliable. But what … Read more
If you are in an emergency and need the use of an electronic device like a flashlight or headlamp, but don’t have the batteries your device takes, all is not lost. As long as you have batteries that fit in the battery slot (smaller batteries will fit, and then have extra room, batteries that are … Read more