Hydrate or die. How true it is. The human body can survive for many days without food, however, water is needed daily to stay alive. Dehydration is one of your worst enemies. It is recommended by most emergency preparedness organizations that you have 1 gallon of water per person per day. While this is a good…
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Emergency Gear, Gear Reviews, Safety
Emergency Go Kits – Lamp Selection
by tomas •
Emergency lighting presents an interesting dilemma. You need a light that is bright enough to actually be usable, has a long run time, can act as a signal, and has a LONG shelf life. In today’s world of available lighting, head lamps seem to make the best work lights. They provide light were you are…
Expedition Gear
ARB Fridge Freezer Slide Out Tray
by tomas •
I finally finished my new slide out for my new model ARB Fridge / Freezer. The new slide is an evolution from the original that I built for my old fridge. Here is a series of photos showing the construction. The fridge extends out of the back to help facilitate access. When stowed the fridge…
Emergency Gear, Gear Reviews, Safety
Emergency Go Kits – Introduction
by tomas •
Today starts a series of posts on personal emergency go kits. Emergency go kits allow you to grab and go with gear that has been prepared in advance of the incident. Advanced preparation gives you secure knowledge that you have all the items you need to survive for 3 to 7 days. Emergency go kits can…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
Brunton Wind River Range – Camp Stove – Tear Down Review
by tomas •
Spending weeks relying on a Colman LP camp stove for cooking led me to look for a better solution. Our Colman stove was great when you needed a hot burner, however, it was not possible to adjust the burners low enough to simmer. I tend to cook meals similar to what I cook at home…