If I had a hammer… I could not use it as a screwdriver. All about the right equipment for the job, this category covers everything from duct tape to excavators.
This is another great set of tips from my online buddy, Bob. He is a genuinely self-sufficient soul, living off the grid somewhere on the North American continent.
This time around, Bob discusses the optimal backpacking setup.
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My standard list of backpacking gear has changed very little in the past twenty years.
I favor fairly heavy leather boots [...]
I am always surprised by the number of people I run into that do not have any supplies in their car for emergency situations. I guess most of them have the, “it can’t happen to me” mentality — that mentality will get you killed.
Every year, stories pop up in the news about a person or [...]
In light of all the (often deserved) buzz about solar and wind power; sometimes older, noisier technology is overlooked. So, lets talk needs, pros, and cons…
What do you need electricity for? During a normal day, you need it to power TVs, water-heaters, computers, the fridge, the stove, the microwave, and so on — but during [...]
A handy calculator to compare generator efficiency…
If the DIY community had a universal symbol, it most certainly would be a roll of duct tape. Inexpensive, abundant, strong, and ready to stick to nearly anything, this versatile DIY companion is a must in your DIY toolkit.
This LifeHacker post list some of the best (and most unusual) ways people have made use of [...]
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DIY: Make Yourself Invisible To Video Cameras
Closing the Collapse Gap: Preparedness of the USSR vs. the USA
5 DIY Upside-down Tomato Planters (and 3 pre-made ones)
