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Outfitting a basic firstaid kit The following items should be considered when outfitting a basic first-aid kit: 1 elastic-roll bandage Aspirin or ibuprofen Adhesive tape Alcohol swabs Antacid Antihistamine Antiseptic ointment Adhesive bandages, assorted sizes Bug repellent Bulb irrigating syringe Butterfly bandages Chemical...

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Freeze-Drying food at homeFreeze-Drying food at home You probably don't have a good vacuum chamber at home, but you almost certainly have a refrigerator. If you don't mind waiting a week you can experiment with freeze drying at home using your freezer. For this experiment you will need a tray, preferably one that is perforated. If you have something like a cake-cooling...

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Food Storage In The HomeFood Storage In The Home WHO SHOULD HAVE A FOOD STORAGE PROGRAM? We never know what emergency may befall us during which we may not be able to obtain food or drink. The emergency may be loss of job or inability to work due to accident or illness. This may result in a situation where financial resources to purchase food would not be available...

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Companion PlantingCompanion Planting The following is a list of vegetable and herbs which grow well together and protect one another from insect attack. Many herbs are natural insect repellents that can keep your garden bug free and reduce or eliminate the need for potentially harmful pesticides. By using Companion Planting, many gardeners are discovering...

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CachingCaching What is "caching"? Simply, it is hiding a quantity of supplies that you might need in the future. Speaking as a person who has placed numerous caches under many different circumstances, this method is the best. Some things to be aware of : My caches are made of either 6" or 8" diameter SDR35 PVC pipe (it is a bit...

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Camp Stoves and Fireplaces

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Image_009The campfire appeals to an instinct which is common to man and which can be traced back to antiquity. Fires will always be in demand by those who are seeking recreation in its different forms in the national forests and in other areas. They provide a means of creating warmth, of cooking, of lighting, of exchanging signals, and of fostering a community interest among those who are gathered in the campfire circle. There are two types of areas in the national forests, and in other parks and forests, on which camp stoves and fireplaces are used. These areas are ordinarily designated as forest camp or campground (primarily for overnight camping use), and picnic area (primarily for daytime) picnic use and seldom for overnight use). The term “forest camp” is generally applicable to any area in the national forests used for camping or picnicking or both.
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Building a Plumber’s Stove

Category : Equipment, Food, General Info


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Materials List

1/2 pint ( 8 fl oz ) paint or stain can with press-on lid

3-inch-wide by about 12-inch-long piece of sheet metal ( thin guage steel – not aluminum )

( 1 ) Radiator hose clamp – big enough to go around the can

( 1 ) Bag of cotton balls
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Build Your Own Sawdust Burning Stove

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A sawdust stove is fairly simple to make and has an abundant fuel source that is generally discarded as useless. If you chop your own wood, have a little wood work shop that makes a bit of saw dust, this handy little stove can make use of all that extra saw dust that you were probably going to throw away.  Remember that the sawdust needs to be compacted tight. Some people try to ‘go the extra mile’ by adding some type of fuel to the dust thinking it will make it burn better. Thats not a good idea unless you really want a visit from your local fire department or enjoy a smoky bbq smell from the smoldering pile of rubble that once was your home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to make a Backpack Stove

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You don’t always have the space for a full stove, and if you can cut down weight in your pack while still keeping what you need, thats a good thing. This is a very small camping stove you can make for about $5 that will work for heating up food and drink while out in the trail

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