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S u b j e c t s i n t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n a r e c o n t r o v e r s i a l . R E A D W I S E L Y .
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FEATURED STORY......................COVER
TRIVIA / GMO............................2
LOCAL FARMING...........................3
FOOD....................................4
PLANTS..................................5
LICE TREATMENT..........................6
OFF THE GRID............................7
COLLOIDAL SILVER / SOLAR POWER..........8
FASTING.................................9
MRE / FASTING...........................9
WEAPONLESS HUNTING.....................10
MYTHS..................................11
HOARDING...............................12
ANIMAL CARE.........................14,15
THE LIST...............................16
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the constant warmongering in
Washi ngton, shoul d provi de
reminders and motivation to those
unpr epar ed f or wor s t - cas e
scenarios. Depending on who you
ask, there are anywhere from 1.5 to
3 million people in the United
States who would fall into the
proverbial prepper category.
Some can survive for weeks in the
event of a massive earthquake or
flood, while others are ready for
post-nuclear war life if they
survive the initial flash.

Level I Getting Through It
Superstorm Sandy. Hurricane
Katrina. Oklahoma tornadoes.
These are just a few of the
challenges Mother Nature has
thrown at the American populace
in the last 10 years. Electricity will
be out for a few days, and there
could be unsavory individuals
lurking about on the outside. The
one essential all survivalists must
have in their possession is a
generator. Yamaha and Honda both
make very portable, lightweight,
quiet 2000 watt models that are
relatively affordable. This is
enough power to keep your
refrigerator running and keep
l i g h t s o n . L a p t o p s a n d
smartphones can also be charged
up so children can retain a sense of
normalcy by watching Break.com,
SNL and other entertaining videos.
Gasoline treated with a long-term
storage additive like Sta-Bil should
be kept in a cool, dry place like the
attic or basement. A gallon of
water for every family member per
day should be readily available,
along with enough canned food to
survive a few days until the
electricity is restored. And though
you hope to never have to use
them, make certain to have plenty
of ammunition for your firearms.
Level II Hunkering Down
This past February, winter storm
Nemo blocked off roads, cut power
and stranded people in their homes
for as long as a week. In addition to
everything Level I preparation
entails, a portable heater and hot
plate powered by propane are
essentials for those in colder
climates. Mr. Heaters Big Buddy is
one of the better units for indoor
use (but still crack a window when
running it to prevent potential
carbon monoxide poisoning).
Sleeping bags meant for 30-degrees
or lower temperatures, along with
thermal undergarments will help
you conserve propane. A battery-
powered AM/FM radio, flashlights
and a set of walkie-talkies are also
recommended.
Level III Bugging Out
World War III will happen sooner
rather than later if the White
House and Congressional leaders
have their ways. When this occurs,
its best to get as far away from
cities as possible. Those with a
bug-out vehicle, like a van or large
SUV, are ahead of the game. Make
sure your spare tire is inflated, and
if possible, carry one more as the
terrain off-road will be tough on
them. It should be packed with all
L e v e l I a n d I I
equipment, along
with tents, fishing
gear, rope for snare
t r a p s , s p a d e s ,
plastic sheets (for
solar stills), water
purification tablets,
hacksaw, several
knives, waterproof
ma t c h e s a n d a
couple deep-cycle
b a t t e r i e s . Yo u
should already have
a few destinations
in mind, such as
p l a c e s y o u v e
camped or seen on
maps, as to where
youll be living for
t he f or es eeabl e
future.
I r i sh poet W. B.
Yeats once said that
l i f e i s a l o n g
pr epar at i on f or
s ome t hi ng t ha t
never happens.
Dont be the one
caught unprepared
w h e n n e v e r
becomes now.
Jonathan Dickenson
Jon is a hunting,
c a m p i n g a n d
outdoor enthusiast
who enjoys sharing his stories
through guest blogs.
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by Elizabeth Renter
We already know the links
between herbicides and
sterility in men, birth
defects, mental illness,
obesi ty and possi bl y
cancerbut now we have
something new to add to
t he nast y eff ect s of
p e s t i c i d e s l i s t
Parkinsons disease and
s i m i l a r
n e u r o d e g e n e r a t i v e
conditions.
New research, published
i n t h e j o u r n a l
Neurotoxi col ogy and
Teratology, indicates a
connection between a
component in Monsantos
Roundup and Parkinsons
disease. Glyphosate is
said to induce cell death,
w i t h f r i g h t e n i n g
repercussions.
Gr e e n Me d I n f o . c o m
reports the study was
investigating the links
between herbicides (weed
killers) and brain damage.
These chemi cal s, the
studys authors say, have
been recognized as the
ma i n envi r onment a l
factor associated with
n e u r o d e g e n e r a t i v e
d i s o r d e r s , l i k e
Parkinsons.
Parkinsons disease is a
degenerative nervous
system disease. It slowly
progresses as time goes
o n w i t h c o m m o n
symptoms like tremors,
rigidity, difficulty walking,
poor posture, lack of
movement, and slowness
of movement, according
to t he Uni versi ty of
Maryland Medical Center.
T h e C D C r e p o r t s
Parkinsons as the 14th
leading cause of death in
the U.S. In 2010 (the last
year for which data is
available), there was 4.6%
increase in the number of
deaths attributed to this
di s eas e. One has t o
wonder i f there i s a
connection between this
j ump a nd t he eve r -
growing prevalence of
herbicides like Roundup
in our air, food, and water.
w o m e n . B u t , s h e
devel oped r i gi di t y,
slowness, and resting
tremor in all four limbs.
She was also experiencing
s e v e r e d i z z i n e s s ,
weakness, and blurred
vision. And hers isnt
the only such case.
Whats so scary about
the
g r o wi n g b o d y o f
r e s e a r c h o n
Monsantos Roundup,
its components, and
t hei r pr es ence i n
nearl y ever yt hi ng
around us, is that the
federal government
refuses to recognize
the risk. Despite a
growing concern on an
international level, the
powers-that-be are
seemingly content to
turn their eyes while
the people demand
accountability and safe
food.
Unt i l pest i ci des and
herbicides are no longer
used on a mass scale, the
growth of these diseases
will likely continue. Eat
100% organic produce
whenever possible to
by pa s s e x pos ur e t o
destructive pesticides and
herbicides.
[ R e a d m o r e :
naturalsociety.com]
Studi es i ndi cate that
glyphosate is toxic to
h u m a n D NA a t
concentrations diluted
450-fold lower than used
i n a g r i c u l t u r a l
applications. Worded
differentlythe levels
considered safe by our
government are 450 times
t he l evel s at whi c h
gl yphosat e has been
found to damage and
destroy human DNA. Yes,
its that serious.
One case study found a
woman who was exposed
to glyphosate i n t he
workplace for 3 years at a
chemical factory. She
wore gloves and a face
mask. She was initially a
heal t hy, mi ddl e- aged
Prepper Quiz! (Answers are throughout this issue)
01. What should the minimum distance be (in feet) from
a water well to a septic tank to ensure the water does not
get contaminated?
02. Potatoes should be harvested before ground
temperatures drop below ___ degrees to minimize
bruising.
03. For the average male, age 19-50 years old, what is
the recommended daily calcium intake in mg?
04. When considering chickens for food, about how
long does it take a Heritage Chicken to reach market
weight?
05. For a man between the ages of 19-50 performing
hard work/exercise daily, how many calories are
recommended?
06. FEMA recommends ___ drops of bleach per quart of
water for treatment purposes.
07. Typically what is the minimum amount of fresh
water a person should have for daily consumption?
08. When re-constituting dehydrated food, you typically
add ___ times the amount of water to the dry fruit,
vegetable, meat.
09. What medicinal plant is good for breaking a fever as
well as stopping bleeding when applied rather than
ingested?
10. When considered for bartering, what is the most
popular style of liquor?
Monsantos Roundup, Glyphosate Linked to Parkinsons and Similar Diseases
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Homemade
Weed Killer
Using Dawn and Vinegar:
1 Gal of White Vinegar
+
1 C. Table Salt + 1 Tbsp
of liquid Dawn Dish
Soap
Mix in Watering Can
Stir Well & Spray on
the Weeds
NOVEMBER Sales/
Deals:
Quilts, blankets
Hot cocoa, coffee, tea
Canned foods soup, broth,
condensed milk, vegetables,
fruits, spaghetti sauce
Baking goods
Great American SmokeOut
promotions -
Smoking cessation products
(Nicorette, Commit, etc)
Holiday/Thanksgiving
dinner foods
Turkey
A s t o r m i s
coming!
Are you ready
for:
E C O N O M I C
COLLAPSE:
Is your family ready for
this scenario? Do you
have cash, or gold and
silver on hand? What if
the stores are out of
products your fami ly
needs?
N A T U R A L
DISASTERS:
Think it can't happen
here in Arizona? Don't kid
yo u r s e l f . Na t u r a l
di s as t er s can s t r i ke
anywhere.
M A N - M A D E
DISASTERS:
Te r r or i s t t hr e a t s , a
nuclear reactor melt-
down, fall under this
category. If you think
this can't happen - do I
really need to remind you
about 9/11 ???
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OKALOOSA COUNTY
BAKER, FL
Akers of Strawberries (aka,
Greg Evers) - strawberries,
onions, tomatoes, scallions,
bl ueberri es. From the
plants., restrooms, gift
shop, concession stand
(drinks, snacks and/or
food), picnic area, school
tours
1054 Melton Road, Baker,
F L 3 2 5 3 1 . P h o n e :
850-537-2768. Open: May-
July, Call for for hours and
availability. Directions:
Ca l l f o r d i r e c t i o n s .
Payment : Cash, Debi t
cards, Visa/MasterCard,
S F MNP Vo u c h e r s .
(Suggested by a visitor,
ADDED: May 05, 2011)
A visitor writes on July 03,
2011: "Akers has a Facebook
page that is a lot of fun-
loads of pictures from farm
visitors etc. They also
answer questions and post
information about business
hour changes, speci al
p r i c i n g , p r o d u c e
availability etc. It's very
helpful! "
A visitor writes on May 05,
2 0 1 1 : " T h e y s e r v e
strawberry i ce cream,
Strawberry shortcakes,
Strawberry Shakes. They
a l s o h a v e
o n i o n s ,
s c a l l i o ns t o
pick now. They
w i l l h a v e
blueberries to
pick and other
produce. Just
call and ask the.
Hours are from
9 - 6 M- S a t .
S u n d a y
sometimes. The
best farm in the
tri-county area
of North West
F l o r i d a
(okaloosa, Santa
Rosa, and Escambia) They
provide you a box to pick
t he st rawberri es, t he
strawberries are 1.50lb you
pick your own. They sell T-
shirts, have chalk for kids
to play with, they also sell
jellies and jams. GREAT
P L A C E ! ! ! H i g h l y
recommended!"
U- Pi ck Bl ueber r i es -
blueberries,
5949 Dairy Road, Baker, FL
32531. Phone: 850 537-0340.
Open: Daily from 7 am to 7
pm, beginning June 1 to
July 31, or until the berries
are gone. Di rect i ons:
Coming from the South
toward Baker, turn right at
t he t raff i c l i ght onto
Georgia Avenue (There is
only one traffic light!). Go
5 blocks to the four-way
stop; turn left onto Dairy
Road. Go 8 tenths of a mile
to our driveway.
Gerald Brooks - Peas,
To m a t o e s , C o r n ,
Watermelon, Cantaloupe,
Blueberries
5645 Gerald Brooks Road,
Baker, FL 32531. Phone:
850-537-4521. Open: May-
July
Raymond Cook - Sweet
Corn, Peas, Cucumbers,
Squash, Butter Beans, Snap
Beans, other assorted
vegetables
7638 Highway 189 N, Baker,
F L 3 2 5 3 1 . P h o n e :
850- 537- 5571. Season /
Open: June - July, Sun. -
Saturday, Daylight to Dusk
Bernice Mock - Blueberries
6918 Lee Cook Road, Baker,
F L 3 2 5 3 1 . P h o n e :
850-537-8451. Season /
Open: May-July, Monday to
Sat urday, 7am - 5pm.
Directions: Take Hwy 189
N to Baker, Fl .
Egl i n Ai r Force Base
Reservation Range Road
212 - blueberries
off Range Road 212, Eglin
AFB, FL 32542. Phone:
850-882-4164. They have
acres of blueberries to
pick. To get a license, call
Jackson Guard . You will
receive information about
the areas and maps.
2010: "Licenses for picking
wild blueberries are $12/
per person (and you have
to watch a video), and the
berries are wild and must
be searched out. Thus for a
family of three, a few
berries could cost you $36.
Ouch."
reservation Duke Field -
blueberries one near Duke
Field, Eglin AFB, FL 32542.
Phone: 850-882-4164. They
have acres of blueberries
to pick. To get a license,
call Jackson Guard . You
will receive information
about the areas and maps.
Florida Panhandle U-Pick Farms and Orchards
Ouch."
reservation Kentner Pond
- blueberries near Kentner
Pond, Eglin AFB, FL 32542.
Phone: 850-882-4164. They
have acres of blueberries
to pick. To get a license,
call Jackson Guard . You
will receive information
about the areas and maps.
Ouch."
Tr i p l e J F a r m s -
blueberries
Melton Road, Baker, FL.
Phone : 85 0- 5 3 7 - 4 2 5 9.
Directions: Take State
Road 4 at Baker and drive
eight-tenths of a mile, then
turn left on Melton Road.
Go t wo mi l e s d own
Melton; the farm is on the
right.
from late May to early July.
S c u p p e r n o n g s a n d
Mus c a di ne s i n e a r l y
August.
Lundy Blueberry
F a r m -
Blueberries
State Road 89
north of Milton,
F L . P h o n e :
8 5 0- 62 3 - 065 2 .
Open: in 2006,
f r o m M a y
2 7, 2 006, f rom
7 a m t o 7 p m
Monday through
Saturday; closed
S u n d a y s a n d
Fourth of July.
BAY COUNTY
Sweatmore Ranch - U-
pick-em strawberries, 11712
Veal Road, Youngstown, FL
32466. Phone: 850-722-4819.
Open: Monday-Saturday
from 8 am to 7 pm and
Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Directions: Near Panama
City; from the intersection
of Hwy 98 and Hwy 231,
drive for 17 miles on Hwy
231 to Veal Rd; Turn right
on Veal Road, Sweatmore
Ranch will be about a half
mile up on the right.
[pickyourown.org]
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vibrationally affect water
with documented results.
Wise men have known
this use of vibration for
thousands of years and
now modern science is
finally starting to catch on
and document it.
After all, if the structure
of the universe is fractal, a
s or t of hol og r a phi c
crystalline pulsing plasma
that is empowered and
altered by energetic
v i b r a t i o n a t a
myriad of levels,
wo u l d n t i t
make sense to
u t i l i z e
vi brati on to
enhance and
even purify our
rapidly degrading
environment and its
v a r i o u s f o r m s o f
sustenance for the health
and well being of the
planet?
Its about time.
Radio wave-treated water
could change agriculture
as we know it.
A GROUNDBREAKING
new Irish technology
whi ch coul d be t he
greatest breakthrough in
agri cul ture si nce the
plough is set to change
t he f a ce of mode r n
farming forever.
T h i s i s a m a j o r
announcement. While
weve known that the
influence of vibration on
wa t e r e v e n o n t h e
q u a n t u m l e v e l h a s
tremendous implications,
here were seeing the
t e s t e d u s e o f t h i s
technology for good.
While this is still new and
will no doubt meet a lot
o f c r i t i c i s m a n d
opposition from the
vested bi g agra
boys, its sure
encouraging to
h e a r a b o ut .
Vi brat i on i s
perhaps t he
m o s t
f u n d a me n t a l
as pect of our
Universe. It is how
energy is transmitted and
how reality takes form at
the most profound levels,
s l o we r v i b r a t i o n a l
organizations appear to
be what we call physical
while higher vibrational
energy such as visible
light and way beyond that
into the quantum level are
much faster or higher.
Cymatics is the study of
the interaction between
sound and liquid and
sol i d obj ect s. It has
res ul t ed i n amazi ng
discoveries, even in the
us e of i nt e nt i on t o
EreakLLrouL: FadIo Wave-LreaLed WaLer Works
"MIracles" by Zen Gardner
The technology radio
wave energized water
massively increases the
output of vegetables and
fruits by up to 30 per cent.
Not only are the plants
much bigger but they are
largely disease-resistant,
meaning huge savings in
expensive fertilizers and
harmful pesticides.
Extensively tested i n
Ireland and several other
countries, the inexpensive
w a t e r t r e a t m e n t
technology is now being
rolled out across the
world. The technology
makes GM obsolete and
also addresses the whole
global warming fear that
there is too much carbon
dioxide in the air, by
simply converting excess
CO2 into edible plant
mass.
Developed by Professor
Austin Darragh and Dr JJ
L e a h y o f L i me r i c k
Universitys Department
o f C h e mi s t r y a n d
Environmental Science,
the hardy eco-friendly
technology uses nothing
but the natural elements
of sunlight, water, carbon
dioxide in the air and the
minerals in the soil.
[zengardner.com]
The Prepper Pyramid
Shelter: Some would
argue food and water
should be at the bottom,
or the most important. I
think shelter gets the nod
f o r t h e f o u n d a t i o n
b e c a u s e i f y o u r
homestead is where you
want it to be and fully
functional, everything
else should fall in line.
Why do you think people
put so much time and
effort into moving to the
redoubt, places like Idaho
or Wyoming. If your
s h e l t e r
(homestead) is
good to go food
a n d w a t e r
naturally should follow.
You will hopefully have a
well on site (or be able to
access one) and youll
be able to grow food
a n d r a i s e
animals. It all
starts with
shelter.
F o o d
a n d
Water:
N e x t
up the
pyramid
a r e y o u r l i f e
support items in
the form of food
and water. If you
are prepping you need to
put special emphasis here,
especially considering
what is going on lately
with the drought and the
possibility of soaring food
prices. Having a stockpile
of food is essential to
survival when times get
tough and I doubt anyone
would argue against the
importance of having
fresh water to drink and
cook with.
Protection: Guns and
ammo! Probably one of
t h e m o s t p o p u l a r
preppi ng topi cs even
though it is not the most
important. Remember
protection isnt always
about defeating a threat
with firearms, its also
about det ect i ng and
deterring that threat.
Operat i onal Securi t y
(OPSEC) is crucial in
helping you protect your
loved ones. Be careful
w h o y o u s h a r e
information with and who
you choose to trust.
Medi cal & Hygi ene:
Often overlooked in many
pr epper s t as hes ar e
medi cal and hygi ene
supplies. An untreated
infection or illness caused
by poor hygiene is more
likely to kill you should
the SHTF versus some
gun toting looter. Having
lots of supplies to treat
multiple types of wounds/
injuries can only be seen
as the smart thing to do.
Barter: If you have made
progress in all of the
other categories on the
pyramid it might be time
to start thinking about
barter items. Of course
you can trade anything on
the list to others who
might find them valuable,
but your bartering stash
should include a few
other essentials. Alcohol
would make a nice item to
trade for example. Think
about what people in your
area might be willing to
trade for and stock up on
some of it.
Gold & Silver: I am not a
huge fan of stockpiling
precious metals but I
c a n n o t d e n y t h e
popularity of it. If you
choose to keep gold and
silver on hand I would
make it the lowest of your
priorities, as indicated by
its place at the top of the
pyramid.
The 3 Tenets
Skills: Having all of the
i t e ms l i s t e d on t he
prepper pyramid will only
ensure that you last a bit
longer than those around
you should things get
crazy. You truly need
skills to survive. Knowing
how to grow your own
food, how to hunt, how to
split wood, how to fix a
car, stitch a wound, and
the list goes on and on.
The importance of having
skills cannot be
stressed enough.
P e o p l e : I n
keepi ng wi t h s ki l l s ,
people or community are
al ways an i mport ant
consideration no matter
where you are in
y o u r p r e p p e r
journey. Ive
said it before,
you have to
s l e e p
sometime
a n d
there is
n o
s u c h
t h i n g
a s a
o n e
m a n
army.
Getti ng
to know your
neighbors and
f i ndi ng l i ke
m i n d e d
i n d i v i d u a l s wi l l
greatly increase your
chances of survival in a
post SHTF scenari o.
More people with more
skills can only be a good
thing.
Health: Often overlooked,
this is such an important
category. Over 2/3 of the
US A i s c o n s i d e r e d
overwei ght . That s
shameful at best. Being
healthy is a daily task
which permeates through
all stages of preparedness.
Its not just about being
physically strong and
being able to run 5 miles,
its also about not being
dependent on medication
or machines (if possible).
If resources become thin
once treatable illnesses or
conditions might become
fatal. Putting in the work
to stay healthy is another
r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f a
prepper and should not be
ignored.
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Some herbs that help
Di a be t e s a s s i s t i n
providing a better
b a l a n c e o f o n e s
metabolism. and the
better your PH Balance
is the better your main
systems will function
less stressfully. When
t h e e i s a n y
i mb a l a n c e
your ma i n
stems need
t o w o r k
h a r d e r
particularly
t h e c e nt r a l
nervous stem
( the Core of
all the main
systems.
S e c o n d l y ,
malnutrition and
malfunctioning in
connection with a
b a d p a n c r e a t i c
c o n d i t i o n c a u s e
diabetes. WE also need
to keep Those Bowels
moving regularly
So what does this all
mean, Healthy main
systems require healthy
functional resources.
E.G. the Central nervous
Sys t e m r e qui r e s a
healthy liver function it
i s h e a r t h a t t h e
n e u r o t r a n s mi t t e r
chemicals are spawned
and acquisitioned by
the central nervous
system. but when a
person has a unhealthy
liver delays in timing
for the acquisition of
c e r t a i n
neurotransmitter and
they to become unstable
to to their current health
functionality possibly due
to an obstruction a bad
diet or even drug or
alcohol abuse.
Secondly Healthy and
n o r ma l
(regular)
b o w e l
movements
a r e
required. if
not a backed
up stool can
cause toxins
i n t h e
blood and
w h i c h
c o u l d
e f f e c t
diabetes and
even effect normal brain
function through the lack
of oxogen within the
blood due to the toxicity
of the blood
So diet is not all we have
to do let help out these
poor abused main systems
w i t h n a t u r a l n o n
c h e mi c a l l y t r e a t e d
supplementation through
j u i c i n g , h e r b a l
suppl ement at i on and
e x e r c i s e . My
gr andmot her al mos t
cured my grandfathers
diabetes and he no longer
needed insulin, done just
w i t h n u t r i t i o n a l
supplementation.
Here are some great herbs
for and diabetes( but not
limited to):
Cinnamon: increases
sugar metabolism and if
taken for 40 days may
reduce bl ood sugar
levels.
Da nde l i on r oot : a
powerful blood purifier
Bilberry is a powerful
anti-inflammatory. The
herb is also a powerful
antioxidant and has
glucoquinine (lowers
blood sugar levels).
Goldenseal has natural
antiseptic properties
and its a laxative
Raw unfiltered apple
cider vinegar: a great
ai d t o bal ance PH
Levels
Nettle leaves: Too many
benefits to mention
Ra s p b e r r y l e a ve s :
Drinking raspberry leaf
*tea can reduce blood
sugar levels.
Aloe juice pure: This
will aid in normal and
regul ar passage of
bowels
Herbs for Diabetes
*Herbal Teas:
Boil 1 cup of
w a t e r t o o n e
t e a s p o o n o f
dried herb. in a
tea ball for 3-4
minutes.
Hemp is a variety of the
Cannabis sativa plant. It is
n o t t h e s a m e a s
marijuana, as it does not
contain the high levels of
t et rahydrocannabi nol
(THC), whi ch i s the
active ingredient that
produces a high. Hemp
has many industrial uses,
but you can also obtain
many health benefits from
it by adding the seeds to
your diet.
Hemp can provide you
with a complete protein,
and a balanced ratio of
omega-3 and omega-6
essential fatty acids. It
also contains many B
vitamins, vitamins A, D
and E, calcium, sodium,
iron and dietary fiber.
Hence, hemp seeds can
supply you with all your
d i e t a r y n e e d s f o r
optimum health.
1. A Healthy Heart
The essential fatty acids
contained in hemp can
reduce blood cholesterol
to prevent plaque buildup
in the arteries. Plaque
buildup can contribute to
atherosclerosis, which is
the hardening of the
arteries and eventually
can cause heart attacks
and stroke. The fatty acids
h e l p t o r e d u c e
inflammation that can
c a u s e p o o r b l o o d
circulation and high blood
pressure. Therefore hemp
can reduce the workload
of the heart, and as a
result helps to prevent
heart disease and stroke.
2. A Healthy Mind
Your brain contains lot of
the same essential fatty
acids which are found in
hemp. Therefore, hemp
can help to improve your
memory, and prevent
d i s e a s e s s u c h a s
A l z h e i m e r s a n d
Parkinsons. Hemp seeds
can also help to improve
your moods, alleviate
symptoms of depression
and reduce anxiety and
stress levels.
3. Healthy Skin
Hemp oil is often used for
cosmetic purposes in
products such as
soaps, skin lotions
and l i p bal ms.
This is because
the oil helps to
penetrate into the
layers of the skin
to promote new
cell growth for a
s o f t e r a n d
smoother ski n.
Hemp can also
help to clear up
skin conditions
such as eczema,
psoriasis and dry skin.
4. Weight Loss
He mp i s a n a t u r a l
appetite suppressant, and
helps you to feel full
l o n g e r . A d d i n g 4
tabl espoons of hemp
seeds to your breakfast
can help to reduce your
food cravings for the rest
of the day. On top of that
you will have lots of
e n e r g y
f o r
exerci s e
and other
activities
t o h e l p
you lose
weight.
5 .
Digestive
Disorders
The high
amount of
fiber that
i s
contained
i n hemp
seeds can
h e l p t o k e e p y o u r
digestive tract clean and
healthy. As a result you
can eliminate digestive
disorders such as bloating
and constipation.
6. Prevent Cancer
A he a l t hy di ges t i ve
system along with the
antioxidants and plant
sterols contained in hemp
can help to reduce your
risk of breast, colon and
prostate cancers.
7. Diabetes
Hemp seeds are also
ess ent i al i f you are
diabetic, or are at risk for
diabetes, as they can help
t o cont rol
your blood
s u g a r
l e v e l s .
T h i s i s
due to the
h e a l t h y
fats which
hel p t he body t o
absorb the glucose
from the bloodstream
and turn it into energy.
As a result, energy
levels will increase and
s we e t c r avi ngs wi l l
decrease.
Hemp seeds can be added
t o yo u r s mo o t h i e s ,
spri nkl ed i n cereal s,
salads and dips, or you
can substitute them for
nuts in your baking. They
are also great for making
hemp seed mi l k, for
sprouting or to be ground
into a meal.
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To a vo i d b e c o mi n g
infested with head lice,
family members simply
should daily shampoo and
use a hair dryer; then
ever yone s houl d be
regularly inspected and
be taught not to share
other peoples combs,
brushes, scarves, etc.
L a u n d e r i n g - - Wa s h
beddi ng, t owel s and
recently worn clothing in
hot, soapy water in a
washing machine.
Dryi ng i n a 1 40
degree F dryer will
kill both lice and
n i t s . C l o t h e s
washi ng i s onl y
necessary when you
first treat your child
with Lice R Gone
or when he/she is
re-infested - it does
n o t h a ve t o b e
repeated daily.
Vacuuming--If it wil l
make you feel better -
vacuum. Vacuum carpets,
pillows, mattresses and
overstuffed furniture.
Vacuum the car seats. It is
r e c o mme n d e d y o u
vacuum t hes e i t ems
i nstead of usi ng any
i nsect i ci dal POI SON
sprays. Items such as
s t uf f ed ani mal s and
pillows which are not
washable can be stored in
tightly sealed plastic bags
for two weeks. Lice and
their eggs will be killed if
they freeze - so some
items can be placed in a
freezer overnight.
Combs and Brushes--
F a mi l y c o mb s a n d
brushes should be soaked
for 15 minutes in very hot
water. It might be a good
time to get every member
of the home their own
comb and brush if they
don't already have them.
Instruct children not to
share combs, brushes,
hats or other articles of
clothing at school, play or
other activities.
WA R N I N G - A l l
chemicals are toxic - and
all registered pesticides
are cal l ed economi c
POISONS because they
obviously are made to kill
and/or harm some living
t h i n g ! G e n o c i d e s ,
pediculicides, pesticides,
insecticides, suicides and
homicides all are ways to
kill! Protect your child -
do not POISON him/her.
O n e o f t h e w a y s
toxicologists warn us
about the relative acute
(one- t i me expos ure)
danger of a chemical is to
test for LD50 values -
Acute toxicity, which is
defined as the immediate
effect of a substance as a
result of a single dose, is
relatively easy to study.
Chronic toxicity, which
results from low doses of
a chemical repeated over
long periods of time, is
much more difficult to
t e s t . To x i c i t y i s
objectively evaluated on
the basis of test dosages
made on experimental
animals under controlled
conditions. The most
common measure that
t oxi col ogi s t s us e t o
estimate the acute toxicity
of chemicals on humans is
the LD50 value. LD50 is
a n a bbr evi a t i on f or
Lethal Dose 50%. The
LD50 value for a chemical
is the amount of chemical
that can be expected to
cause death in half (50%)
of a group of a particular
animal species when the
chemical enters the body
by i ngest i on or ski n
absorption. The amount
required to cause death is
normally related to body
weight: therefore, the
LD50 is expressed in
LEABT-T0ZIC TFEATMENTB E0F LICE
milligrams of chemicals
per kilogram of body
weight (mg/kg).
It should be noted that no
LD50 data exi sts for
humans. Data from test
animals is used to try to
estimate the possible
a c ut e t ox i c i t y o f a
chemical on a human
bei ng. Toxi ci t y dat a
should therefore be used
to evaluate the relative
toxicity of various
c he mi c a l s a nd
which chemicals
m a y r e q u i r e
g r e a t e r
precautions when
h a n d l e d . T h e
lower the LD50
value, the more
t o x i c t h e
substance. LD50
values have not
been measured for
all chemicals even some
k n o w n h a z a r d o u s
chemicals such as lead
compounds, do not have
known LD50 values. In
general, chemicals with
LD50 values less than
300mg/kg are considered
highly toxic, those with
LD50 values between 300
and 1, 000 mg/kg are
considered moderately
toxic, and those with
LD50 val ues between
1,000 and 5,000 mg/kg are
considered slightly toxic.
Because LD50 val ues
depend on body weight,
however, many chemicals
that may not harm an
adult may be very toxic to
a smal l chi l d. Some
peopl e may become
severely ill or even die at
much lower dosages than
an LD50 may suggest.
Bef or e you us e a ny
chemical make sure you
know its LD50 values and
that you have no other
s a f e r c h o i c e ! Ev e n
exposure to peanuts is
v e r y h a r m f u l t o
approximately 3.3 million
people in the United
States that have an allergy
to peanuts and/or tree
nuts. Peanuts are a lot
safer than POISON!
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Prepar i ng Your
Campsite
A roaring campfire will
certainly provide some
heat, but youll need to
think about insulation if
you want to keep your
tent from losing its stored
heat.
Put your tent on a slight
incline with a tarp under
it. Choose a small tent
d e s i g n e d f o r y o u r
camping conditions and
patch any holes before
you head out to your
campsite.
Never go camping with
just a sleeping bagyoull
r e g r e t i t wh e n t h e
temperature drops and
the ground gets cold. Put
a foam sl eepi ng pad
under your sleeping bag.
If youre camping in a
particularly cold area,
bring two foam pads.
Avoid pads made from
poor i nsul at ors l i ke
cotton.
Eating the Right
Foods
Your body is pretty good
at regulating its own
temperature if you give it
the fuel that it needs to
perform. Always pack
foods wi t h a ton of
protein and healthy fat
and eat snacks every few
hours duri ng col der
camping trips.
Before you go to bed, eat
a calorie-rich meal to give
your body the energy that
it needs to heat itself.
Peanut butter and trail
mix are excellent choices.
Soup is also great if
youve got a way to heat it
up before you eat it.
If youre still cold after
following all of these tips,
you can get a small gas
heater for your tent.
However, these units can
cause dangerous carbon
monoxide build ups, so
keep your tent flaps open
while the heater runs and
shut the heater off before
you go to sleep.
By paying attention to
h e a t s o u r c e s a n d
investing in some quality
insulation, you shouldnt
have any trouble making
i t through the ni ght
comfortably. Prepare
before your trip and try
to learn from each new
experience.
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How Lo WIpe YourselI 0II LLe 0rId
There are lots of reasons
to unplug from the grid.
And Im not talking about
the electrical grid. I mean
the grid as in the whole
di gi tal worl d. Maybe
youve had it up to here
(picture my hand at my
forehead) with all the
di gi t a l f l ot s a m t hat
inundates you
e v e r y d a y
from work e-
mail to social
n e t w o r k
n a t t e r i n g .
Perhaps you
need to go on
t h e l a m .
(We re not
h e r e t o
j u d g e . )
Maybe you
really need
to get away
f r o m
someone who makes you
crazy or, quite seriously,
f rom someone el se s
abuse.
Your reasons are yours.
However, were here to
tell you that it isnt going
to be easy. Just do a
search for your name on
s i t e s l i k e I n t e l i u s ,
W h i t e p a g e s ,
Reputation.com, Spokeo,
Zabasearch, and Pipl.
Odds are youre easy to
find. Just by virtue of
reading this story on
PCMag.com, we can guess
you re probably at a
computer that has an IP
address t hat can be
tracked, and thats where
the problems begin. Cell
phones , c r edi t c a r d
purchases, travel check-
ins, and even just a drive
through a toll booth are
all ways that you can be
traced not just by Big
Brother, but individuals as
well. Skiptracers and
private eyes can find what
they need online to get to
you if you continue to live
digitally even after youve
left your old life behind.
So what do you do to
disappear truly? I warn
you in advance, its not
pretty. Pi cture every
movie or TV show youve
s e e n a b out wi t ne s s
protection programs and
add in the extra dash of
paranoia that comes from
not having U.S. Marshalls
on your side. Then get
ready to live like youve
ne ve r l i ve d be f or e .
Whether you need to go
on the run or you just
want to settle down into a
less digital life, heres how
to get lost.
Digital Dos and Donts
Can you really get off the
grid and still live digitally?
Probably not. If you retain
your digital life, youre
g o i n g t o l e a v e
breadcrumbs. The only
way to stay completely
anonymous is to turn it all
off. That means no cell
phones, no credit cards,
no Web surfing. You cant
even use a computer.
However, if you cant
handle that, here are some
options that can keep you
online and, perhaps, off
the radar.
1. Lose the Cell Phone
It might be your digital
lifeline, but when youre
trying to hide, your cell
phone is a digital bulls
eye. Those wi t h t he
a c c e s s c a n e a s i l y
triangulate your position
based on your cell signal.
You dont even need to
make a call, as phones are
always talking to towers
to get the best signal
available. A built-in GPS
only makes it easier.
If you can, take out the
battery. You can always
pop it back in for a true
emergency. You can also
l e a v e t h e p h o n e
somewhere to misdirect
tracers. The latter is best
if youve got a phone with
a battery you cant access.
(Apple iPhones are not
for fugitives.)
You dont have to go
without phone access
completely. Buy pre-paid
phones on the cheap at a
department store or gas
station. Give one to your
most trusted friend or
loved one and keep the
other. That way, only the
two of you can talk or
text. In 2010, Congress
proposed a bill to ban
selling anonymous pre-
pai d phones to f i ght
terrorism. It stalled out,
though, so you can still
get one without showing
ID in most states. For
now.
For an extra layer of
protection, dont use the
phone to make a direct
phone call. Instead, use a
pre-paid calling card.
In addition, get some
portable, solar-powered
chargers for your gadgets,
so you dont have to rely
o n t h e o u t l e t s .
Powermonkey eXplorer
has plugs for just about
every kind of phone and
doesnt require much light
to charge a device.
2. Make Purchases Using
Gift Cards
I t s n o t
impossible to
ma k e We b
p u r c h a s e s
while off the
g r i d . Us e
your cash to
p u r c h a s e
credi t card
gi f t c a r ds ,
such as Visa
or American
E x p r e s s .
T h e y r e
avai l abl e j us t about
anywhere. You can use
them for purchases online
and off and then chuck
them after theyre used
up. (Try to rotate where
you get deliveries.) The
transaction with those
cards is between the
retailer and credit card
company, your personal
details are not required
and nothing shows up on
a statement.
3. Forget Being Social
Its time to give up on
Facebook and Twitter.
Seriously. Just walk away.
If you cant go cold turkey,
c r e a t e a n o n y mo u s
accounts from remote
locations. Friend a few
bots to keep your number
of friends/followers high
for your psychological
fitness, since you, by
definition, dont have any
friends at this point. And
for the love of all thats
holy, don t fri end or
follow people you actually
know.
4 . E r a s e I n f o f r o m
Pictures
If youre still in the habit
of sending or posting
digital pictures online, at
the very least, strip out
the EXIF data on the
i m a g e f i l e . T h i s
information includes the
make of the camera, date
and time the pic was
taken, and, with some
m o d e r n c a m e r a s ,
geographi cal l ocati on
info. With enough pics
and time, someone could
easily figure out where
youve been, if not where
youre going. The free
EXIFstripper program for
Windows will do it.
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hydrogen peroxide and
bleach has an expiration
date. Spices also expire!
Don't buy anything that
won't last at least a year.
D o n ' t g e t
suckered i nto buyi ng
seeds. Sure, they're just .
25 cents, but they may not
plant in the Spring and
they mi ght be GMO.
I nst ead, buy Bur pee
seeds, which are made in
the U.S.A. Go heirloom
and plant survival seeds.
Re f r a I n f r o m
buying batteries as they
are cheap carbon zinc and
not l i thi um. Besi des,
batteries that leak will
destroy your equipment.
Stay avay from
"made in China" products.
Support American made!
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With all this said, here are
a few suggestions of what
NOT to buy at the dollar
store for self reliance.
Please for your survival:
Stay avay from
the glow sticks (found
cheaper at Michael's Art
supply) and bleach, which
you' l l f i nd i n l arger
quantities and on sale
elsewhere.
Re f r a I n f r o m
buying generic medicines
and vitamins, which may
go unregulated and are
usually made in China.
Steer cl ear of
dish soaps (only because
they are not concentrated,
so you'll need twice as
much).
AvoI d scented
b l e a c h , wh i c h h a s
chemicals you won't want
to purify your water. Buy
in bulk elsewhere because
mo s t b l e a c h e s a r e
wa t e r e d d o wn a n d
smaller sizes anyway.
Wa t c h t h e
expiration dates! Even
What NOT to buy at the dollar
stores
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Colloidal Silver is an area
of controversy in the
medi cal f i el d. Many
people believe that there
are countless colloidal
silver uses, especially for
medical health purposes.
It has been used as a
general anti bi oti c by
humans for centuries.
However, in the last few
decades, scientists have
discovered that it has the
ability to completely
obliterate antibiotic-
resistant bacteria like
M R S A , S A R S
(Human Corona
virus) and Bird
F l u ( Av i a n
Influenza).
Early Signs
I n t he earl y
1900s, doctors
w e r e v e r y
aware that the
liquid colloidal
s i l v e r w a s
highly effective
agai nst even
t h e m o s t
d e a d l y
microorganisms. They
were very surprised to
note that even though the
silver in the liquid form
wa s a s t o n i s h i n g l y
e f f e c t i v e a g a i n s t
dangerous bacteria, it was
surprisingly gentle and
non-toxic to the subject it
was used on.
Does Not Cause
Microbial Immunity
It was tested on
r a b b i t s , a n d
discovered that the
a n i m a l w a s
pr o t e c t e d f r o m
multiple times the
l e t h a l d o s e o f
diphtheria toxin.
T h e o t h e r
interesting fact that
p u z z l e d t h e
researchers, was
that no matter how
many t i mes t he
silver was used, it
d i d n o t c r e a t e
r e s i s t a n c e o r
i mmuni ty i n the
mi c r oor ga ni s ms
killed by it, unlike
t h e p o p u l a r
antibiotic prescription
d r u g s . Th e u s e s of
colloidal silver include
anti-bacterial purposes
and also for increasing the
e f f i c i e nc y of o t h e r
antibiotics.
Enhancing Antibiotic
Effects
It was discovered that the
ant i bi ot i c ef f ect s of
amoxicillin, clindamycin,
erythromycin, penicillin,
and vancomycin were
dramatically enhanced
wh e n u s i n g s i l v e r
a l o n g s i d e t h e s e
antibiotics.
Also For Pets
Other colloidal silver uses
are for family pets and
animals. Dogs, cats and
other animals can
benefit from the
a n t i b i o t i c
effects of the
c o l l o i d a l
si l ver t he
s a m e a s
h u ma n s .
They can
be given the liquid silver
f or mi l d i nf ect i ons ,
antibiotic wound care,
and more. Usually just a
few drops daily until the
infection clears up is
sufficient.
Ultra colloidal silver uses
are similar to the regular
colloidal silver, except
t ha t t hi s i s a mor e
concentrated form, and
therefore, one does not
need to take as much
when determining the
dosage. It is especially
desi gned to work i n
enhancing the immune
system functions.
Side Effects
The colloidal silver side
effects are almost non-
e x i s t e n t . Th e o n l y
condition that is said to
have devel oped from
i nge s t i ng t oo muc h
colloidal silver is called
Argyria a condition in
which silver accumulates
in the body, particularly
o n t h e s k i n . Wh e n
exposed to sunlight, the
skin is said to turn a
bl uish or grey col or.
Although this condition is
described as a cosmetic
problem, there have been
unrelated reports of other
neur ol ogi c or r ena l
complications due to use
of silver. However, most
of t hese report s are
unsubstantiated.
Sovereign Silver
(colloidal silver) is
m a d e w i t h
99. 999% pure
silver. It can be
u s e d i n a
similar way to
t h a t o f
s t a n d a r d
colloidal silver
a n d h a s
e x c e l l e n t
results as well.
Conclusion
I n c o n c l u s i o n , t h e
colloidal silver uses are
quite varied, and seems to
be clearly an extremely
benef i ci al ant i bi ot i c
product that has seen a
great deal of success, with
little to no ill effects to
humans or animals.
[sovereignsilver.net]
Beneficial Colloidal Silver Uses
Im always on the look out
for alternate ways to
provide power to my
technical gadgets. I really
want to take my solar
power generation to the
next level, but if I
have to bug out
Ill have to leave
it all behind.or
will I?
Wh i l e s e a r c h i n g
Amazon.com for Solar
power, when I came
across the Wagan EL2546
Solar e Cube 1500. This
thing looks
l i k e a
p o r t a b l e
solar power
generat or
a n d i s
portable.
Portable if
I toss it in
the truck,
b u t s t i l l
p o r t a b l e !
P o r t a b l e
solar units
are small but dont output
enough j ui ce t o run
appliances (typically).
L a r g e s o l a r
i mpl ement at i ons are
designed to be stationary.
This is the best of both
worlds. Its about the size
of a typi cal gasol i ne
powered generator, has a
built in charge controller,
batteries and a 1500 Watt
AC inverter, that can
surge up to 3600 watts
p e a k . Thats no
smal l
feat.
There are gasoline
generators that don t
output that much power.
Yo u c a n e v e n a d d
a d d i t i o n a l
panels for faster
a n d m o r e
e f f i c i e n t
charging.
P r o d u c t
Features
sol ar
panels (16 Watts
each) unf ol d
and slide out
from the power
cube
ioo Watts AC
inverter (3600 peak surge
power): 2 AC outlets to
power appliances such as
radio, portable stereo,
l a p t o p c o m p u t e r ,
television, microwave,
conventional refrigerator/
freezer
z LSB pove r
ports (5 Volts 2.1 ampere
total) to charge/operate
iPad/tablet, Kindle/e-
reader, MP3 player, cell
phone, laptop, etc. plus 2
DC 12 Volt outlets
Includes AC and
DC adapters to recharge
its 55 AH AGM/gel
hybrid battery
D o e s
not require any extra
assembly; this all in one
ready to use solar cube is
ready to use out of the
package, plus it can be
expanded with additional
s ol a r pa nel s a nd /or
batteries if more power is
required in the future
Read more about the
Wagan EL2546 Solar e
Cube 1500 at Amazon.com
[ Geek-Prepper.com]
Solar Power Generator
9
Many people observe
fasting as a religious
obligation but only few
know the health benefits
it has. Fasting is a good
pract i ce, i f properl y
implemented. It promotes
elimination of toxins from
the body, reduces blood
sugar and fat stores. It
promotes healthy eating
h a b i t s a n d b o o s t
immunity. Here are top 10
health benefits you can
derive from fasting.
1 . Fa s t i ng Pr omot es
detoxification
Processed foods contain
lots of additives. These
additives may become
toxins in the body. Some
o f t h e m p r o m o t e
production of advanced
glycation end products
(AGEs). Most of these
toxins are stored in fats.
Fat is burnt during fasting,
especially when it is
prolonged. And the toxins
are released. The liver,
kidneys and other organs
in the body are involved
in detoxification.
2. Fasting Rests Digestive
System
Dur i ng f a s t i ng , t he
digestive organs rest. The
n o r ma l p hys i o l o g i c
f u n c t i o n s c o n t i n u e
especially production of
digestive secretions, but
at reduced rates. This
exercise helps to maintain
balance of fluids in the
body. Breakdown of food
takes place at steady rates.
Release of energy also
follows a gradual pattern.
Fasting however does not
stop production of acids
in the stomach. This is
reason pat i ent s wi t h
peptic ulcer are advised
to approach fasting with
caution. Some experts
believe they should not
fast.
3 . Fa s t i ng Re s ol ve s
Inflammatory Response
Some studies show that
f a s t i n g p r o m o t e s
r e s o l u t i o n o f
10 Incredible Health Benefits of Fasting
inflammatory diseases
and allergies. Examples of
s u c h i n f l a mma t o r y
diseases are rheumatoid
arthritis, arthritis and skin
diseases such as psoriasis.
Some experts assert that
fast i ng may promote
healing of inflammatory
bowel diseases such as
ulcerative colitis.
4. Fasting Reduces Blood
Sugar
F a s t i n g i n c r e a s e s
breakdown of glucose so
that the body can get
e n e r g y. I t r e d u c e s
production of insulin.
This rests the pancreas.
Glucagon is produced to
facilitate the breakdown
of glucose. The outcome
of fasting is a reduction in
blood sugar.
5. Fasting Increases Fat
breakdown
The first response of the
body to fasting is break
down of glucose. When
the store of glucose is
exhausted, ketosis begins.
This is break down of fats
to release energy. The fats
stored in kidney and
muscles are broken down
to release energy.
6. Fasting Corrects high
blood Pressure
Fasting is one of the non-
drug methods of reducing
blood pressure. It helps to
r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f
a t h e r o s c l e r o s i s .
At h e r o s c l e r o s i s i s
clogging of arteries by fat
particles. During fasting
glucose and later, fat
stores are used to produce
energy. Metabolic rate is
reduced during fasting.
The fear-flight hormones
such as adrenaline and
noradrenaline are also
reduced. This keeps the
metabolic steady and
within limits. The benefit
is a reduction in blood
pressure.
7. Fas t i ng Pr omot es
Weight loss
Fasting promotes rapid
weight loss. It reduces the
store of fats in the body.
However fasting is not a
good weight loss strategy.
Reducing fat and sugar
intake, and increasing
fruits and rest are better
measures t o achi eve
weight reduction.
8. Fas t i ng Promot es
Healthy diet
It has been observed that
fasting reduces craving
for processed foods. It
promot es des i re f or
natural foods, especially
water and fruits. This is
one way fasting promote
healthy lifestyle.
9 . F a s t i n g B o o s t s
Immunity
When an individual is on
balanced diet in between
fasts, thi s can boost
immunity. Elimination of
toxins and reduction in fat
store also helps the body.
When individuals take
fruits to break a fast, they
increase the body's store
of essential vitamins and
minerals. Vitamins A and
E are good antioxidants
readily available in fruits.
They he l p t o boos t
immunity.
10. Fasting May Help to
Overcome Addictions
Some authors show that
fasting can help addicts
reduce their cravings, for
nicotine, alcohol, caffeine
and ot her subst ance
abuse. Although there are
other regimens required
to resolve addictions,
fasting can play a role.
Despite these benefits,
f a s t i n g h a s s o m e
demerits. It may cause
reduction in body water
called dehydration. This
l e a d s ma y l e a d t o
headaches and even
t r i gger mi grai nes i n
predisposed persons. It
may worsen heartburn
and peptic ulcer. Pregnant
women, nursing mothers,
malnourished people, and
individuals with cardiac
arrhythmias, renal or liver
problems are advised not
to fast. [defence.pk]
SHTF doesnt generally
drop by at the best of
times. In fact, SHTF
t h r i v e s a n d g r o ws
exponentially under more
adverse circumstances.
So, suck it up, put on your
boots, and power through
it if SHTF doesnt care,
then neither can you!
1. SHTF doesn t care
about inclement weather
snow, hail, tornadoes
and hurricanes all just
a d d t o t h e p a r t y
atmosphere for SHTF.
2. SHTF doesnt care that
you sprained your ankle,
broke your leg or are
ot her wi s e l es s t han
ambulatory. If you have to
bug out without a vehicle,
you have to bug out,
regardless of your injury
status.
you deci ded to start
prepping after the trip to
Disneyworld (because
that trip is expensive!!!!)
you are on a boat in the
middle of the ocean,
regardless of what you
paid for the luxury cruise.
(Check out recent ill-fated
Carnival Cruise of the
Triumph if you don t
believe me!)
you had planned to get
your vehicle repaired.
You have to evacuate
regardless of the leak
25 Things That the SHTF Doesnt Care About
from the oil pan, the
condition of the brakes
and the funny noise in the
transmission.
the entire family is ill
with the stomach flu. The
entire family will just
have to pause to throw up
while bugging out.
7. SHTF doesnt
care that you
n e e d n e w
hiking boots
a nd t ha t
you just
haven t
h a d
time to
get to
t h e
s t o r e
a n d
b u y
them.
8. SHTF
d o e s n t
care t hat
you planned
to buy some
bulk foods with
y o u r n e x t
paycheck.
you always use electronic
banking. If the ATMS are
down and you have no
cash, you cannot buy
anything.
you used all your ammo at
the range and Wal-Mart
has been out for the past
month.
the grocery store is closed
because of a power outage
and you only have a can
of peas and some saltine
crackers in the house.
you are wearing high
heels
when your car plummets
to the bottom of a ravine
you still have to climb
out.
the pharmacies are closed
because of a pandemic
and that you have no OTC
or herbal medicines at
home if you catch the
virus, you will suffer
t h r o u g h i t wi t h o u t
medicine to treat it. And
so will your kids.
your truck is almost out
of gas and the local gas
st at i ons have cl osed
because of the disaster. If
you have to bug out, you
may end up wal ki ng
instead of driving.
15. SHTF doesnt
care that you are
d e p r e s s e d
because you
j ust broke
u p w i t h
y o u r
s p o u s e ,
boyfriend
o r
girlfriend.
S happens
w h e n S
happens.
1 6. S HTF
doesnt care
that you have
made a rock
solid plan to get
in shape - as soon
as the weather warms
up.
you are visiting your in-
laws, the most unprepared
people on the planet.
you had planned to get
the propane tank refilled
and now the propane
trucks arent running.
your wood is not dry.
20. SHTF doesnt care
that you have 300 pounds
of beans and rice but
failed to plan on a way to
cook them.
you dont know how to
cook over an open fire
without inflicting 2nd
degree burns on yourself.
22. SHTF doesnt care if
you have only a weeks
supply of toilet paper if
the crisis lasts longer than
a week, things will be
p r o g r e s s i v e l y l e s s
pleasant regardless of
y o u r i n t e n t i o n t o
purchase more Charmin.
23. SHTF doesnt care you
planned to reinforce your
door frame and install a
metal security door if
thugs arrive to invade
your home, your hollow
core door will serve as a
mi nor i nconveni ence
instead of a deterrent.
24. SHTF doesnt care if
you believe the fecal
matter is headed towards
the oscillating device or
whether you think its a
conspiracy theory.
25. Whatever your excuse
may be, you may rest
assured, it could easily be
on this list. And SHTF
wont care about that
either.
[thedailysheeple.com]
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MREs have been a staple
f or Mi l i t a r y t r oops
overseas for years. These
meals are available to the
general public and gained
n o t o r i e t y b e i n g
di stri buted by FEMA
during natural disasters.
Disaster Relief Supply has
found many more uses for
these Meals-Ready to
Eat than what they were
originally intended.
Although the MRE was
a d o p t e d b y t h e
Department of Defense
for combat rations in 1975,
they didnt become the
official staple for U.S.
combat troops until 1988,
and became a household
name during Operation
Desert Storm (http://
www.mreinfo.com).
The MRE is now available
in civilian packaging for
everyday consumption.
The advantage of using
MREs vs. other survival
foods (including freeze
dried food supplies) is
that the MRE is fully self-
contained including the
entre, drink, desert,
utensils, and even a heater
to warm up the meal.
Besides having the MRE
f o r s u r v i v a l a f t e r
h u r r i c a n e s , f l o o d s ,
earthquakes, or blizzards,
this little food pouch has
many other uses. The
most common alternative
use would be for camping
and hiking. Using the
small and lightweight
MRE eliminates the need
to bring dishes, utensils,
and cookware to prepare
a meal. This
wi l l a l l ow
more food to
be packed in
l e s s s pa c e
w i t h l e s s
weight.
Taki ng t he
M R E t o
s p o r t i n g
event s and
m u s i c
concerts i s
a n o t h e r
p r a c t i c a l
choice. The cost of a MRE
compared t o vender
prices at these events,
pl us t he t i me s pent
standing in line or giving
up a key lawn seat to get
food, makes the MRE a
practical alternative for
these events.
Fishing trips, boating
excursions, cross country
biking, or outings at the
beach can all have uses
for the MRE as well. With
a shelf life of over 2 years,
the MRE is something
that can be stocked up for
whatever the need may
be.
Disaster Relief Supply
carries the Eversafe brand
of MREs (who is a large
suppl i er t o t he U. S.
military). Other survival
foods and supplies are
also carried by Disaster
R e l i e f S u p p l y f o r
Emergency Preparedness
and Disaster Recovery.
[prweb.com]
DIsasLer FelIeI Bupply EInds New Uses
for the MRE
Throughout our nations
history, our troops have had
many different kinds of
meals. From the large bulky
rations during the civil war
to the new Meals Ready to
Eat (MRE), the food has
evolved.
To honor our veterans, we
take a look back at the
foods that our troops have
eaten to keep themselves
r eady t o pr ot ect our
freedom.
Civil War
Food and rations during the
Ci v i l Wa r va r i e d by
l ocat i on, qual i t y and
quantity. A typical ration
would include: [civil war
food ration]
zo oz. of Salted Pork or
Beef
iz oz of Hardtack (bread)
i oz. of a compressed cube
of mixed vegetables
Every 100 rations a soldier
would receive:
8 qts of Beans or Peas
io lbs of RIce
io lbs of Coffee Beans
io lbs of Sugar
z qts of Salt
WWI
[c ration] During World
War I, food was a precious
r e s o u r c e a n d t h e
government wanted to
make sure that no food was
wa s t e d . Th e Ar my s
Di vi si on of Food and
Nutrition of the Medical
Department conducted a
survey showing that they
were actually giving too
much food to troops. They
s ubs equent l y cr eat ed
smaller ration sizes that
were easier to pack around
and more efficient for the
troops.
WWII
Between 1941 and 1946, the
military conducted more
than 30 surveys to assess
mi l i t a r y h e a l t h a n d
nutrition. The military
introduced different rations
i n c l u d i n g K- r a t i o n s
(breakf ast ), D- rat i ons
(chocolate) and C-rations
(lunches and dinners).
These meals were pre-
cooked and were easy to
eat on the go. However,
they were also bulky and
loud.
1950s
[mci ration] The military
i ntroduced the MCI
Military Combat Individual
during the 1950s. Despite
the new name they were
still popularly referred to as
C-rations because they
resembled them in most
respects. They introduced a
wider variety of items and
encouraged a better daily
nutrition. The
m i l i t a r y
event ual l y
phased them
out for the
MRE.
1980s
MREs Meals
Ready to Eat replaced the
C ration in order to create a
l i g h t we i g h t , e a s i l y
transportable meal. Instead
of the bulky cans, they
come in metalized bags and
are ready to eat i n a
moment s not i ce no
heating required.
2000s
MREs continue to be the
meal that fills our troops
bellies but theyve
i m p r o v e d .
There has been
advancements
in nutrition and
t a s t e . T h e
suppliers have
al s o creat ed
MRE meals that
are more friendly
to campers and hikers
called HeaterMeals. These
h e a t e r m e a l s h a v e
improved taste and larger
portion sizes.
[thereadystore.com]
HOW TO FREE YOUR LEG FROM A BEAR TRAP
1. Move your foot and
wiggle your toes. Bear
traps are designed to
catch and hold the leg
of a bear, not cut it
off. Your leg may
be badly bruised,
but it should not
be severely injured
o r a mp ut a t e d .
Attempt to move
your foot and toes
to determine if you
s t i l l h a v e
circulation and to
check for tendon
a n d m u s c l e
d a m a g e . I n
general, the steel
"jaws" of the trap
are not sharp. Each
side of the jaw
should have "teeth"
that are designed to
allow circulation. If
you cannot
feel your
foot or do
not have
r a nge of
movement,
you wi l l
h a v e t o
w o r k
quickly.
2. Sit with
the trap in
f r o n t o f
you. Sit on
the ground
and move
the trapped
leg so it is in front of
you, bent slightly. The
trap may be anchored
to the ground with a
short chain, or the
chain may be attached
to a loose hook. (When
the caught animal runs
away, the hook leaves a
trail that is easy to
track.)
3. Familiarize yourself
with the trap. The trap
will have one piece of
bent steel (a "spring")
to the left and another
piece to the right of the
jaws. The center of the
trap will have a flat
steel plate called a
"pan." Your leg will be
between the jaws, your
foot on the pan.
4. Place one hand on
the top of each spring.
5. Close the springs.
With as much force as
possible, press down
hard on the springs to
c o m p r e s s
them. As the
s p r i n g s
c o mp r e s s ,
t h e y w i l l
l o we r a n d
r e l i e v e
pressure on
the jaws.
6. Once the
j a w s a r e
l o o s e , s l i p
your foot out
of the trap.
7. Release the
springs. Take
pressure off the
springs slowly to avoid
snappi ng t he j aws
c l o s e d
suddenly.
8. Check
your leg
f o r
da ma ge .
Look for
b r o k e n
skin and
t i s s u e
da ma ge .
S e e k
me d i c a l
attention
if you are
i nj ur e d.
Be sure to
r e que s t a t e t a nus
booster if metal has
pierced the skin.
[WORST-CASE
SCENARIO
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DISCLAIMER We do
NOT advocate poaching,
however in times of a true
crisis, low profile hunting
skills could be a saving
grace for you and your
family. During the Great
Depression hunting often
helped keep food on the
table when other food
items were to costly or
unavailable. So what are a
few tips and tricks for
covert hunting?
1) Use sling shots and
high powered air rifles on
small game
2) Implement snares and
traps to catch small game
3) Use bow and arrow or
crossbow on larger game
4) Prowl at night and
r e mo t e l y t o a v o i d
discovery
5) Employ camouflage and
s t eal t h f or avoi di ng
detection by people as
well as wildlife
Having just a few of these
skills in your back pocket
or even t he i dea of
performing them planned
in your head, could be
extremely beneficial to
you in a time of disaster
or crisis.
Poaching is wrong.
This article is specifically
talking in terms of a total
crisis situation (WROL
Without Rule of Law)
e c o n o mi c c o l l a p s e ,
societal meltdown, civil
war, etc..
[expertprepper.com]
M i l i t a r y M e a l s T h r o u g h o u t H i s t o r y
How do I do a
low profile
hunt in a
disaster
situation?
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11
Have you ever thought
about exactly what you're
going to hunt and how,
should it come down to all
of us bugging out in the
woods? These are very
i mp o r t a n t t h i n g s t o
consider. A lot of people I
have asked these questions
to automatically say, "We
will shoot them!"
Of course, any experienced
survival i st knows thi s
would be the last thing you
would want to do for fear
of attracting others to your
bug out location.
Not only that, wouldn't you
wa n t t o s a v e y o u r
ammuni t i on for home
invasion against all those
non preppers who think
they are going to just waltz
on up to your home spread
and take what you prepped
for?
So now I ask, what other
ski l l s do you have i n
capturing and preparing
your family a meal? There
are multiple ways to obtain
food in the forest and I am
going to talk about a few of
them today. When my
husband and I discussed
this, my first thought was
usi ng a Compound or
Cross Bow. There is a
difference for those of us
that are unfamiliar with
Survival Hunting Without a Gun
this type of hunting. If you
have ever watched Walking
Dead then you have seen a
Cross Bow.
Pros and cons of a Cross
Bow hunting:
Pro: Are easier to fire than
regular bows. Easier to aim
and shoot.
Con: Slower to
r e l o a d t h a n
r e g ul a r bows .
Sometimes louder
than regular bows
(not a problem
for self-defense).
Must cock and
l oad ahead of
time. Only get
o n e s h o t
( r e l o a d i n g i s
slow)
H e r e i s a
c ompa r i s on of
Cross Bows and Long
Bows: "Regarding the range
on Crossbows versus
Longbows, the standard
ballistics analysis will tip in
favor of the longbow. All
things being equal (that is,
a typical 75-80lb. longbow
is being compared to a
typical 150lb. crossbow,
both shooting missiles
from 450-650 total grain
weight), the longbow wins
for distance...the crossbow
wins for kinetic energy and
yes, f l atter t raj ectory
OV E R T HE S HO RT
TERM. (Flatter trajectory
means: FASTER FPS or the
arch of the arrow after
leaving the bow).
The real benefit to the
crossbow is controllability
and the rapid single-fire
potential of carrying a
mi s s i l e " c oc ke d a nd
locked." Like all weapons
and survival gear, keep
spare parts and LEARN
how to use and repair your
b o w ! I f y o u h a v e
experience in archery,
please start a discussion on
hunting with bows!
Traps
Trapping animals for food
is an invaluable skill to
learn. I remember, when I
was younger, trying to
make a box trap to catch
something with my best
friend. It was so exciting
maki ng t he t r ap and
checking it for something
every day. Of course, living
in Houston, Texas at the
time, probably meant we
were never going
to catch a thing.
And we didn't,
but it was fun
trying. There are
about 5 types of
traps I can think
o f t h a t a r e
mainly used in
trap hunting. If
you can think of
any others feel
f r ee t o s har e
them with us.
Foothold Traps:
The foothold is a
device that has 2 jaws, 2-3
springs and a spring trigger
in the center that is usually
round and when stepped
on the trap closes around
the animals foot. They are
made in all different sizes
and types depending on
the animal you are trying
to capture. Be careful
though, some states have
outlawed the use of these
traps so check your state
for the laws on these traps.
As well, animals have been
known to chew off their
foot to escape.
Cage Traps
Cage traps, like foothold
traps, are intended to catch
animals live. These are
often baited with smaller
*lure* animals, cat food, or
f i s h. Ca ge t r a ps a r e
cons i de r e d t he mos t
humane traps because the
animal is unharmed. (Until
you kill it) Often these
cages are used by animal
control or homeowners
who just want to relocate
an animal verses killing it.
They will usually have a
trigger at the back of the
cage, which causes the
door to shut on the animal
once inside. Some traps
have a different trigger
located in the middle of the
trap causing a door to shut
from the back and the
front, leaving two points of
entry for an animal. I found
some reasonably priced
cage traps at DHgate.com.
D i r t H o l e
Trapping:
This requires a little bit of
digging. A trapping pit is
exactly what it sounds like:
A hole dug in the ground to
lure an animal. I could see
where this could be very
useful if you found a place
i n t he wo ods whe r e
animals cross frequently.
Here is a video showing an
example of dirt hole trap
setting.
Dead fall Traps:
The deadfall trap is a heavy
rock or log that is set up at
an angle with sticks or tree
limbs. One of these sticks
serves as a trigger. Tie or
connect the bait to the
trigger stick and when the
animal moves that stick the
rock or logs fall on the
animal crushing it. The
figure four dead fall is
probably one of the most
common deadfall traps.
Snares:
Snares are anchored cables
or wire nooses set to catch
wild animals like rabbits,
squirrels, foxes or coyotes.
I have even found videos
where they can be built to
catch hogs. (I will post
those videos at the end of
this section.) Snares are
one of the easiest traps to
ma k e a n d a r e v e r y
e f f e c t i ve . The s na r e
tightens around the neck or
b o dy of t h e a ni ma l ,
restraining it.
[americanpreppersnetwork.com]
12
by Paul Purcell
Hurricane Katrina and
other recent disasters
have given us yet another
disaster preparedness
wake-up call. Do we pay
attention now or hit the
snooze button again?
Pushing past the debates
over government reaction,
we come to the bottom
line conclusion that, Yes,
more could have been
done. In other articles
well get into some of
those debates, but for
now, lets look at the most
i mpor t ant par t of a
c o m p r e h e n s i v e
emergency readi ness
plan, and that is the
preparedness levels
of individuals and
families.
We find that the
biggest obstacles to
compr e he ns i ve
family emergency
r e a d i n e s s
education are the
misconceptions
surrounding the
true nature of
preparedness .
So, to set the stage
for better education,
and ultimately better
public safety, lets take a
look at some of these
myths.
1. If something happens
all I have to do is call 911.
Help can only go so far, or
be t here so qui ckl y.
Security, like charity,
begins at home and the
responsibility for your
familys safety rests on
your shoulders. This isnt
to say that you shouldnt
call for help when its
t rul y needed, i t s to
remind you that you may
be on your own for while,
especially if the situation
is an expansive or severe
one.
2. All I need is a 72-hour
kit with a flashlight, first
aid kit, some food and
water, and a radio.
Were not sure where the
72 hour figure came
from, but its an extremely
minimal amount of time
and not very realistic. A
more practical goal is to
be self-sufficient for a
minimum of 2 weeks.
Why 2 weeks? As bad as
Katrina was, there are
numerous disaster and
terrorism scenarios that
could see substantially
more damage, and a
d i s r u p t i o n o f l o c a l
services for three weeks
or more. Also, many
biological scenarios may
see a 2-week quarantine.
Regarding supplies and
equipment, avoid the
o n e - s i z e - f i t s - a l l
si mpl et on l i st s and
customize your disaster
kit to fit your familys
unique threats, needs, and
assets.
3. My insurance policy
w i l l t a k e c a r e o f
everything.
SWAT teams of insurance
agents arent going to
instantly rebuild your life
like on TV. Insurance
companies will be far
more concerned about
their o w n
b o t t o m
line than yours.
In fact, many insurance
companies are rewriting
policies to redefine some
rather common terrorism
o r d i s a s t e r r e l a t e d
i n c i d e n t s a s b e i n g
e x c l u d e d a n d n o t
coverable. Check your
policies closely!
4 . G o o d
preparedness is
too expensi ve
a n d t o o
complicated.
Nothing could be
further from the
t r u t h . Th e
problem is, we
haven t made
preparedness a
part of our overall
education. We get more
preparedness info on an
airline flight than we get
as citizens. Most of us
arent taught that there
are literally thousands of
s ub t l e, s i mpl e, a nd
economical things we can
do to drastically improve
our emergency readiness.
The notion that it might
b e e x p e n s i v e o r
complicated has come
f rom compani es t hat
aggressively market high-
priced unnecessary gear.
5. We can only form a
Nei ghborhood Watch
group through FEMA, the
Red Cross, or local Law
Enforcement.
Ne i g h b o r h e l p i n g
neighbor is one of our
highest civic duties. No
one regulates this and you
dont have to get anyones
permission to coordinate
your safety with others.
Wor ki ng wi t h t hes e
g r o u p s i s r a t h e r
advantageous, but not
required.
6. In a Weapons of Mass
Destructi on terrori st
attack, were all dead
anyway.
WMDs might kill larger
numbers of people, but
t h a t d o e s n t me a n
widespread destruction
is a guaranteed thing.
I n f a c t , f o r
w i d e s p r e a d
destruction, a top-
grade WMD must be
expertly and precisely
applied under ideal
conditions. This does
not mean that WMDs
are to be ignored or
t h a t t h e y r e
nothing to fear, its
j ust t hat Mass
Dest ruct i on does
NOT me a n To t a l
Destruction at all.
7. Nothing like that
could ever happen here.
Though some areas are
more prone to certain
types of disasters, say
earthquakes in California,
or terror attacks in New
York, no area on earth is
completely immune. Too,
with as much as people
travel, you might travel
somewhere and wind up
in a disaster you never
thought about.
8. All I have to worry
about is my own family.
Technically yes, but the
more youre able to care
for your own family, the
more you can and should
help others.
9. If preparedness were
really important it would
be taught in school.
The Disaster Dozen Top Twelve Myths of Disaster Preparedness
Preparedness really is that
important, but schools
have only so much time
and budget to teach the
things they already do.
This is one of the many
things were trying to
change, but for now,
youre going to have to
not onl y real i ze t he
importance of thorough
emergency readiness, but
to teach your fami ly
yourself.
10. I can get free
preparedness information
on the Internet.
Many free sources contain
really good information.
However, it takes time
and experience to filter
t h e t r a s h f r o m t h e
treasure. Worse, some of
these free sites have
information that could
act ual l y cause more
problems than they cure.
This is why we spent
years in gathering the
over 400 additional books
and training manuals on
the CDs in Disaster Prep
101.
11. Full preparedness
means I have to get a lot
o f g u n s a n d b e a
Survivalist.
While personal security
and family safety are valid
c o n c e r n s , t h e v a s t
majority of people around
you will not be a threat.
In fact, though looters
gained a lot of media
attention after Katrina,
t here were far more
numerous st or i es of
heroism. We
s u g g e s t yo u
bal ance your
p e r s o n a l
security needs
w i t h y o u r
desire to help
those around
you and strive
t o reach t he
best of bot h
worlds.
12. If something
really bad happens, NO
one will help.
Theres no such thing as
n o o n e h e l p i n g .
However, the best thing
people can do to is to
prepare their families so
they need as little outside
help as possible. Theres
always someone needier
than you and the more
prepared you are, the
mo r e y o u f r e e u p
assistance resources so
they can help those less
fortunate.
[disasterprep101.com]
13
When a crisis is
brewing, making a
comprehensive list
of supplies is no
easy task neither
is purchasing them.
Because youve read
through this
checklist to make
sure you have
everything your
family needs to
survive a crisis.
Here are our Top 20
Items to Hoard:
1. Rice Dried rice
has an incredibly
long shelf life,
making it ideal for
storage. In
nutritional terms,
rice is rich in
starch and
carbohydrates. Its
also a good source
of Vitamin B, iron,
and protein.
2. Beans, Lentils,
Black-eyed peas
Legumes are a great
source of protein,
iron, and dietary
fiber. Like rice,
which theyre
traditionally served
with, dried beans
have an
exceptionally long
shelf life.
3. Candles Youll
probably never read
a disaster
preparedness list
that doesnt include
candles, and for
good reason. A good
stock of slow-
burning emergency
candles is a
20 ITEMS TO HOARD CHECKLIST
survival essential, as
well as something to
light them with.
4. Cigarette Lighters
I recommend stashing
a combo pack of at
least 6 lighters in
your stockpile. In a
power outage, these
guys can become very,
very important. The
can also be very easy
to misplace.
5. Pasta Pasta
stores well, has a
long shelf life, and
its loaded with
carbohydrates. Its
also easy to prepare.
Not to mention, pasta
pairs well with lots
of other items on this
list.
6. Peanut
Butter
Hoarded by
everyone from
college
students to
doomsday
survivalists,
and for many of
the same
reasons, peanut
butter is a
tasty, shelf
stable source
of protein that
pairs with lots
of other items.
7. Can Opener/
Multi-Tool
Its a good
idea to carry a
survival knife,
but its
agreatidea to carry
a quality multi-tool,
like a Leatherman. A
Leatherman comes in
handy almost every day
under normal
circumstances and
could be used as a
weapon in a pinch.
8. Dried fruits, such
as raisins,
apricots,and papaya
Dried fruits are a
great source of
nutrients,calories,
potassium, and fiber.
They can also be added
to nuts to make
delicious trail mixes.
9. Energy bars Since
these bars are
typically loaded with
carbs and protein by
design, theyre
actually a good choice
for your survival
storage (maximum
nutrition with minimal
effort and prep).
10. Canned soups and
chili Canned soups
are easy to prepare
and offer a nice
variety of ingredients
for the effort. Look
for low-sodium
options. Premium
brands may be
healthier, but value
brands will make your
money go further.
11. Gauze/Bandages
For more serious
injuries, youll want
to keep a supply of
dedicated gauze and
bandages.
12. Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol burns
on an open wound, but
it is a great way to
sterilize instruments,
surfaces, and the skin
surrounding a wound.
13. Batteries
Obviously, youll need
to coordinate your
battery storage plan
with any of the
flashlights, radios,
or other devices you
may keep in your
emergency stockpile.
Batteries will last
longest in cool dry
conditions, but should
be rotated out of your
emergency supply on a
yearly basis.
14. Toilet Paper
Running out of toilet
paper is annoying in
any situation. But you
certainly dont want
to run out in a
shelter-in-place
crisis scenario. My
advice is to get more
than enough. Life
can get messy.
15. Trash Bags
Trash will still
need to be
properly disposed
of, even in a
crisis. In fact,
trash bags are
even more
important in a
crisis. If running
water is
unavailable, trash
bags may have to
double as a
toilet. Dont
skimp here.
16. Firearms
Last but certainly
not least, youre
going to need some
type of weapon, just
in case. It doesnt
have to be a gun, but
then again what else
are you willing to
risk your familys
safety on, a sword?
Pepper spray?
17. Drinking Water
Most experts recommend
a 2-week supply of
water in your
emergency storage. A
72-hour supply is the
bare minimum. A water
filter can help you
extend you supply by
allowing you to reuse
cooking water.
18. Hand-Crank Radio
Hand crank radios
offer the ability to
listen to important
communications when
power and cell
networks are down.
Some hand crank radios
even offer a USB
charging
functionality.
19. Camp StoveThere
are a million options
available for this
purpose everything
from handy backpacking
stoves to heavy-duty
outdoor ranges but
its hard to beat the
old self-contained
Coleman camp stove.
20. Flashlights When
it comes to
flashlights, I have
two recommendations,
and neither one is
expensive. First, find
a comfortable LED
headlamp. Second,
rather than finding
the brightest, most
high-tech available,
invest in a Maglite
that runs on simple AA
batteries.
[patriotcaller.com]
encryptor that works with
Gmail or any other Web-
based text. Click the
Encipher It bookmarklet
you install, give the text
an encryption key, watch
it get garbled, and send it.
The person on the other
end needs the key to
decipher it.
6. Hide Your IP Address
A sure way to get noticed
is to visit a website that
collects IP addresses from
its visitors; this can even
h a p p e n wi t h s o me
Facebook applications.
Once an IP is matched to
you, its simple enough for
law enforcement or clever
skiptracers to call the ISP
assigned that IP address
and match it to a user.
Even if its not direct to
you, it could be too close
for comfort. It gets worse
if youre surfing from a
school or business. They
can track you right to
your dorm or cubicle.
A proxy server can help.
Tor (aka The Oni on
Router) helps prevent
people from seeing you,
by routing your webpage
requests through multiple
routers on the Internet.
The people at the other
end will see an IP address
for a router nowhere near
your computer. Bundles
exist for every major
operating system and
even some smartphones
( An d r o i d , i OS , a n d
Nokia), though some are
more finished than others.
Theres a browser bundle
and an IM bundle, and
both come in multiple
languages. The bundles
will run from a USB flash
drive, so you dont even
need to use your own
computer. There is a
Firefox add-on called
Torbutton that lets you
enable Tor instantly with
one click.
S e v e r a l C h r o m e
extensions promise the
off the grid
ConLInued Irom pae 7
5. Encrypt Messages
You may still need to send
some e-mails. Naturally,
youll set up a brand new
account. Even then, its
best to make sure no one
can read what you send.
To start, use Gmail from
Google since it defaults to
using SSL encryption
when youre on the site.
Thatll help when youre
using public Wi-Fi, if
nothing else.
For super secrecy, you
need to encrypt messages
you send. For a double-
whammy, access Gmail
using Thunderbird, but
u t i l i z e GP G ( GNU
Privacy Guard) to encrypt
messages via the Enigmail
plug-in.
A s i mp l e r t o o l i s
Encipher.it, an AES Ttext
seeing what youre doing.
Hotspot Shield will do
this and its free (or pay
$30 to avoid seeing their
ads). Or, you could set up
a r o u t e r wi t h VP N
support at a remot e
location and link to it
direct (providing another
h o p f o r p e o p l e t o
contemplate).
8. Dont Look for a Tail
Dont go searching for a
digital tail. Its a classic
way for the pursuer to get
the pursuee, because
anyone on the run wants
to know how close they
are to getting caught. If
you start looking online to
see what people know
about you, your location,
or your activities, chances
are you could stumble
into a honeypot meant
just for you. Try not to
Google yourself and stay
a wa y f r o m p o s t i n g
m i s i n f o r m a t i o n
anonymously.
9. Don t Di s a ppea r :
Deceive
Former skiptracer Frank
Ahearn wrote How to
Disappear in 2010. But last
year, he decided a new
t a c t i c w a s m o r e
important. All of the info
people can find about you
online generally comes
from one sourceyou. So,
an easier tactic might be
to hide in plain sight by
filling the Internet with
incorrect information.
That means using things
like social networks to put
misinformation out there.
Reducing your digital
footprint is certainly
important, but if you still
want to st ay onl i ne,
deceiving people about
where you live, your
income, and members of
your family, can make it
hard for pursuers to find
you.
[pcmag.com]
same features (search for
anonymous). At the
very least, use a website
like Proxify or Hide My
Ass!, both Web-based
proxy servers, to do
searches and visit sites.
T h e v e r y p o p u l a r
Ghos t er y ext ens i on,
avai l abl e for Fi refox,
Chrome, Safari, Opera,
and IE, shows you which
sites are tracking you.
7. Dont Sign In
When it comes to free
Wi-Fi, often youll need to
sign in, which means
creat i ng an account .
Avoid these places, if you
can. Starbucks and Barnes
& Nobles are plentiful,
and the AT&T Wi-Fi they
us e doe s n t r e qui r e
a nyt hi ng mor e t ha n
clicking to reaccess every
couple of hours. Once
youre online, however,
put a VPN to work for
you t o hel p prevent
wireless snoopers from
0 3 ) 7 0 0 m g
14
By Maureen Bl aney
Flietner
Rabies! Its a potent
word that demands an
exclamation mark.
Our r e a c t i o ns a r e
pr i mal , col ored by
myths, modern movies
and novel s such as
Rage, Cujo, Old
Yeller and To Kill a
Mockingbird. You may
have heard the popular
warning: Beware of bats
or raccoons i n t he
daytime. They carry
rabies!
B u t t h e
t r u t h i s
s u c h a
r a c c o o n
might be a
m o t h e r
t a k i n g a
break from
caring for
her babies,
o n e t h a t
h a s
distemper
or another
disease, or
one dazed
after being
injured by
a passing car.
A bat in the daytime
might be a juvenile
l earni ng to f l y but
driving erratically and
without parental
consent to be
o u t a n d
a b o u t ,
accordi ng
to Charles
Rupprecht,
VMD, PhD,
c h i e f o f
R a b i e s
Pr og r a m,
Centers for
D i s e a s e
C o n t r o l
a n d
Pr eve nt i on
(CDC).
No signs can tell you if
an animal is rabid, he
says. Thats why there
are diagnostic tests.
Wild animals acting
o d d l y p e r h a p s
approaching people
may indicate they have
rabies. But non-rabid
wild animals also may
do that because they are
used to humans, says
Rupprecht.
Another myth is that
certain animals carry
t h e d i s e a s e . A n y
mammal infected with
the virus is its victim as
well. Some species are
better hosts. Those that
lick, suck and bite in
their social interactions
al l ow t he vi r us t o
spread through saliva or
brain/nervous system
tissue. Hosts that live in
large and dense social
groups help maintain
the virus success.
Wi th an i ncubati on
period that can be less
than a week, a few
months or more than a
year, rabies can pass
from one unsuspecting
victim to the next.
Although Louis Pasteur
devel oped a rabi es
vaccine in 1885, rabies
still kills more than
55,000 people around
the world each year,
according to the World
Health Organization.
The Truth About Rabies
In the United States, with
i t s i d e a l a c c e s s t o
affordable vaccine and
vaccination laws, rabies
has dropped dramatically
over the last 100 years.
There used to be 100
human deaths annually
around 1900. Today, there
are about two per year.
However, every year,
about 40,000 people in
this country receive a
series of shots due to
potential exposure to
rabies.
In 2010, 48 states and
Puerto Rico reported 6,153
c a s e s o f
r a b i e s i n
ani mal s t o
t h e C D C .
Ab o u t 8 %
w e r e i n
d o m e s t i c
animals, with
Pennsylvania
reporting the
l a r g e s t
number (72)
for any state.
Ne w Yo r k
was second,
with 51.
With wildlife
account i ng
for about 92% of the rabid
animal reports in the
United States, raccoons
(36.5%), skunks (23.5%)
and bats (23.2%) lead the
way.
Once symptoms
develop, rabies
i s a l m o s t
always fatal .
Onset may be
p r e v e n t e d
after contact
with a suspect
rabid animal.
Tho r o ug hl y
c l e a n a n y
w o u n d
i mmedi at el y
with soap and
water. Get the
victim immunized
or boostered, within
a few hours.
With this killer virus,
nowhere is the adage
t r u e r : An o u nc e of
prevention is worth a
pound of cure!
[healthypet.com]
No matter what treats you
f eed, t hey s houl d be
counted as part of your
dog's or cat's daily caloric
intake. It's easy to imagine,
as you're handing a tiny
morsel of this or that to
your pet, that those extra
c a l o r i e s a r e
inconsequential in such
small amounts.
[healthypets.mercola.com]
How to Quickly Turn a Can of Pet Food into Nutritious Treats
If you buy commercial
(hopefully human grade)
canned food for your dog
or cat, you can 'repurpose'
a can for use as a supply of
healthy treats.
Open a can of your pet's
favorite brand, preferably
something with a strong
aroma, and spoon out little
treat sized amounts onto a
baking sheet covered with
parchment paper.
Put the baking sheet into
the freezer until the bite
sized bits of food are
frozen. Then move them to
an airtight container and
back into the freezer they
go until you're ready to
treat your pet to a treat!
(Most dogs will enjoy the
treats frozen, but you'll
need to thaw them to a
chewy consistency for
kitties.)
0 1 ) 5 0 F e e t
15
By Dr. Becker
The chicken jerky dog
treat problem is several
years old, has expanded
to other types of pet
treats, and is no closer to
being solved than it was
back in 2007. So it's not
surprising pet owners are
looking for the safest
options they can find
when it comes to offering
treats to their dog or cat.
And there's certainly no
shortage of commercial
pet treats on the market
today. They come in
every conceivable shape,
size, smell, flavor, color
a n d t e x t u r e . T h e
challenge is finding safe,
high-quality, species-
appropriate treats in a
sea of products
claiming to be "all-
natural" and "made
in the U.S.A."
Th e f o l l owi n g
recommendations
will help point you
in the direction of
s e l e c t i ng s a f e,
wholesome treats
f or your f ur r y
family member.
Ti p # 1 : Do n ' t
Overfeed Treats to Your
Pet
Dog or cat treats even
very heal thy ones
should not constitute
more than 15 percent of
your pet's daily food
intake, and preferably
less than 10 percent. And
it's best to limit them to
training and behavior
rewards, as a bedtime
ritual, or as a "time to get
in your crate" enticement
- things of that nature.
Treats should be offered
primarily as rewards
during house training,
obedience training or
other similar activities,
and not because the rest
of the family is sitting
down with a bowl of
popcorn to watch a
movie.
Tip #2: Treats Should Be
Sourced in the U.S. and
Made in the U.S.
L e g a l l y, p e t f o o d
manufacturers can make
the "made in the U.S.A."
claim as long as the
product was assembled
in this country even if
t he i ngr edi ent s ar e
i mpor t e d. So whe n
you're shopping for safe
treats, it's not enough
that a product claims to
be made in the U.S. You
want to be sure all the
ingredients originated
here as wel l .Ti p #3:
Treats Should Be High-
Quality
A high-quality pet treat
will not contain grains or
unnecessar y f i l l er s ,
rendered ani mal by
products, added sugar
(sometimes hidden in
ingredients like molasses
and honey), chemicals,
artificial preservatives, or
ingredients known to be
highly allergenic to pets.
These criteria rule out
the vast maj ori ty of
commercial pet treats on
the market.
As i s the case wi th
commercially available
pet foods, high-quality
pet treats aren't likely to
be found i n bi g-box
stores, large pet store
c h a i n s , y o u r l o c a l
supermarket, or your
vet's office. Your best bet
shopping locally is to
visit small, independent
p e t s t o r e s w i t h
knowledgeable staff who
can answer customer
q u e s t i o n s a n d a r e
c o m p e t e n t t o
recommend products
that make sense for
individual pets.
Most excellent quality,
human-grade pet food
producers typically
smaller companies also
make a few types of
t reat s . So i f you' re
already feeding your dog
or cat a high-quality
commercial pet food you
t r u s t , s e e i f t h e
manufacturer also makes
treats.
Another option is to shop
onl i ne, especi al l y i f
y o u ' v e d o n e y o u r
r e s e a r c h a nd k now
exact l y what you' re
looking for.
Ti p #4: Off er Fresh
Human Foods as Treats
I recommend avoiding all
grain-based treats. Your
d o g o r c a t h a s n o
biological requirements
for the carbs in these
treats, and in addition,
t h e y a r e p r o -
inflammatory.
Consider instead living
"human" foods. Berries
are a great treat because
they're small and loaded
with antioxidants. You
can al so offer smal l
Recommendations for Avoiding Toxic Pet Treats
amounts no more than
1/8 inch square for a cat
or small dog and a 1/4
inch square for bigger
dogs of other fruits
(melons and apples are
good fruits to start with)
as well as cheese.
Many cats enjoy bits of
zucchini or cantaloupe.
You can also try offering
some dark, green leafy
veggies as treats for your
kitty. It might even keep
her away from your
houseplants!
Excellent training treats
for dogs include frozen
peas and raw almonds,
cashews and Brazil nuts
(but NEVER macadamia
nuts).
[cont. next page]
Ti p #5: Prepare
Homemade Treats
for your Pet
If your dog happens
t o b e wi l d f o r
dehydrated chicken
s t r i ps ( c hi c ken
j erky) , you can
make your own
quite easily.
J u s t b u y s o me
boneless chicken
breasts, clean them, and
slice into long, thin strips
the thinner the better.
Place the strips on a
greased or non-stick
cookie sheet and bake
them for at least three
hours at 180 degrees. The
l ow t emp dr i es t he
chicken out slowly and
the strips wind up nice
and chewy.
Let the strips cool, and
then store them in plastic
bags or another airtight
container. You can also
freeze them.
If you buy commercial
canned food for your dog
o r c a t , y o u c a n
'repurpose' a can for use
as a supply of healthy
treats.
Open a can of your pet's
favorite brand, preferably
something with a strong
aroma, and spoon out
little treat sized amounts
onto a baki ng sheet
covered with parchment
paper.
Put the baking sheet into
the freezer until the bite
sized bits of food are
frozen. Then move them
to an airtight container
and back into the freezer
they go until you're ready
to treat your pet to a
treat! (Most dogs will
enjoy the treats frozen,
but you'll need to thaw
t h e m t o a c h e w y
consistency for kitties.)
[healthypets.mercola.com]
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99 Ways to Spend a Buck - Dollar Store Finds for Preppers: the complete list
Perhaps you've read the
short list of the top ten
items to buy from the
dollar stores?
You never know when
hyper inflation might kick
in and the Dollar Stores
become the $10 Stores!
Take advantage of the
situation now, and who
while things are still
reasonable. The buck
stops here with 99 ways
to spend a dollar at the
dollar stores.
Consider this complete
l i st of dol l ar st ores
emergency supplies for
your preparedness...
1. Bottl ed water (j ug
bottles and six-packs).
Look for Crystal Geyser
Alpine SpringWater.
2. Candles. Emergency
candles come packed 6
and each last for 5 hours,
look also for jar candles
and tea light candles.
3. Wooden clothes pins
for hanging your laundry
in an off grid world.
Cordage could fill many
other needs. Look for
braided cord that you can
break down into smaller
strands.
4. Clothesline for the
wooden clothes pins.
P a r a c o r d i s b e t t e r
material.
5. Drop cloth. Plastic drop
c l o t h s f o r s e a l i n g
windows and doors on
concern of pandemics,
also has a myriad of
c a m p i n g u s e s .
Unfortunately, there is a
limit of 4 per person.
6. Manual can opener
(buy extras to stash with
your preps).
7. Matches (small size and
large pack). Extra matches
wi l l b e a we l c o me
addition to your preps.
Store them in a watertight
container. Small packs for
the bugout bag. You'll find
the boxes themselves will
also be a source of tinder.
8. Magni f yi ng gl ass.
Again, a firestarter option
a n d a v a i l a b l e
i nexpensi vel y at t he
Dollar Stores.
9. BIC Lighters. Have
extra firestarters on hand.
Ideal for starting fires on
high wind conditions.
10. Duct tape. Discover 11+
good uses for duct tape
for your survival.
11. Bungee cords (often an
overlooked item, but ideal
for bugging out to strap
equipment).
12. Dental Floss. Learn the
25 uses of Dental Floss for
survival.
13. Super glue to fix an
innumerable things you'll
inevitably break when you
won't be able to buy it
again.
14. Bandages (look for
quality brands, including
Curad). Buy different
sizes.
1 5 . Ba k i ng s oda f or
slugging pests. Check out
ten uses Preppers have for
baking soda. If you can
afford it, buy baking soda
in bulk at the warehouse
stores. You'll pay a whole
lot less and get a brand
name you trust.
16. Gauze for your first
ai d ki t , avai l abl e i n
different sizes.
17. First aid paper tape for
use with gauze.
1 8 . E l a s t i c s u p p o r t
bandages. Look for AEC
latex-free spandex (made
in the U.S.A) by AEC
N a r r o w F a b r i c s
www.ACEnarrowfabrics.com
19. Flashlights. There are
many inexpensive options
for flashlights at the
dollar stores and it' s
essential to have extras
throughout your home, so
long as you can maintain
the batteries!
20. Hydrogen peroxide
(generic is fine). You'll
n e e d l o t s t o f i g h t
infections.
2 1 . Ha n d s a n i t i z e r.
Unfortunately, most of the
stock comes from China,
but hand sanitizer is a
necessary for survival and
it comes inexpensively at
the dollar stores!
22. Liquid soaps. Look for
SoftSoap (made in the
U.S.A.)
23. Bar soaps, tried and
true, and ideal for when
the liquids run out. (Ivory
soap is a classic, tried and
true brand.)
24. Lip balms to retain
moisture in your lips
when water is in short
supply. Look for name
brands such as Chapstick
and Blistex.
25. Lotions to help you
keep moisture in your
body when water is in
short supply.
26. Tri pl e Ant i bi ot i c
Ointment (made in the
U.S.A.).
27. Epsom Salts. Learn the
importance of epsom salts
f o r p r e p p e r s a n d
survivalists.
28. Tiny first aid kit (for
the kids backpacks or
your purse).
29. Tiny sewing kit (ideal
for bugout bags), and they
include tiny scissors.
3 0 . Ad v i l f o r y o u r
medicine cabinet.

31. Halls Cough drops.
32. Tums antacids.
33. Instant ice packs.
34. Rubbing Alcohol. Look
for the highest percentage
o f a l c o h o l yo u c a n
80-90% is best.

35. Petroleum jelly for use
as a f ire-starter with
cotton. Petroleum jelly is
the same as the name
brand Vaseline.
36. Cotton bal l s and
cotton rounds for use in
your first aid kit and for
f i r e - s t a r t i n g wi t h
petroleum jelly.
37. Toothbrushes (they are
d o u b l e t h e p r i c e
everywhere else!)
38. Extra socks because
you're sure to run out of
them when laundry goes
off the grid. Dry, clean
socks will help prevent
blisters. Ideally, look for
wool socks for your
bugout bags.
39. Lat ex gl oves f or
dishwashing.
40. Latex medical exam
gloves for dealing with
medical emergencies and
pandemics,
provided your prepping
household does not have
any allergies.
41. Gardening and work
gloves for tending to your
crops, collecting wood
and other chores.
42. Potted meats (unit
price is actually .50 each,
and not a dollar!). Be sure
to buy only the brands
made in the United States.
Tuna for example, is
unregul ated i n many
countries.
43. Canned fruits (unit
price is actually around .
79 each, and not a dollar!)
44. Canned veggies (unit
price is actually around .
79 each, and not a dollar!).
Look for Libby's sliced
beets, along with the
usual varieties of green
beans, corn, sweet peas,
pot at oes, and mi xed
veggies).
45. Pure Cane Sugar. Look
for Domino or C&H pure
cane sugars.
46. Brown Sugar. Look for
Domino or C&H pure
cane sugars.
47. Hard candies to boost
mor a l e a nd pr ovi de
energy burst for your bug-
out bag.
48. Gum. Where else can
you get for or five packs
of gum for a buck? Look
for gum that contains real
sugar. Find out why gum
is an essential item for
your survival.
49. Condiments, including
Koops mustard and Hunts
ketchup without high
fructose corn syrup.
50. Twine. Twine. You'll
use twine for the garden,
choose paracord f or
outdoor survival.
51. Automotive repair kits
(hose clamps to splice).
52. Solar lights.
53. Salt with iodine. Salt
h a s ma n y u s e s f o r
preppers.
54. Spices. The dollar
s t ores are i deal f or
purchasing chili powder,
cinnamon, oregano, basil
and parsley.
55. Ear plugs. Ear plugs for
discreet comfort while
manning firearms.
56. Playing cards. You'll
need something to do so
you won't get bored.
57. America's Almanac
(available seasonally, the
almanac provides useful
tidbits of information and
a spring planting guide).
58. Bandannas. Preppers
have dozens of uses for
bandannas. If you're lucky
enough to find them, get
them.
59. Bottled foods, such as
sal sa, pi ckl es, ol ives,
asparagus, peppers and
the like.
60. Elastic hairbands will
last you much longer than
rubber bands.
61 . Hai rbrushes. It ' s
always good to have
extras.
62. Combs. Thi nk of
combs as bartering or
replacements.
63. Nail cutters. Pack one
in your bugout bag.
6 4 . P l a s t i c f o o d
cont ai ners. Look for
Rubber maid, which is
cheaper than the same
t hi ng at t he grocery
stores.
65 . Pl a s t i c s hoe box
containers. Make your
own Dollar Store Kit for
the car. Be sure to look for
boxes that seal well, as
some are flimsy.
66. Safety pins. Get 100
safety pins for $1 when
elsewhere they will cost
you three times as much.
Safety pins are a prepper
favorite for bugout bags
and key rings.
67. Thumbtacks.
68. Nails and screws.
69. Vegetable peelers.

70. Scrub brushes for
dishes.

71. Sponges.

72. Scrub buddies (metal
scrubbers), for scouring
pots and pans.
73. Dish towels. You'll
need more than you think
for cleaning up in a life off
g r i d. Buy a pl a s t i c
container and fill it up!
Look for super absorbent
car towels as well.
74. Kleenex and Scott's
facial tissues. Always just
$1 at the Dollar Tree Store,
but more than double the
price elsewhere.
75. Smal l pack faci al
tissues. Great for the car
or the bugout bag.

7 6 . Z i p t i e s , a l s o
sometimes called Cable
ties.
77. Cookie tins for making
your own home-made
charcoal.
78. Nail polish is an
unusual prepper item, and
not for vanity's sake!
Preppers will find loads
cl ever uses f or nai l
polish .
79. Camping fuel in a can.
80. Sturdy tote bags.
81.Small cutting boards.

82. Funnel for canning.
83. Care free maxi pads.
Both for feminine hygiene
and for first aid.
84. Canned heat. Available
seasonally, canned heat is
just a dollar!
85. Rain poncho for the
bugout bag.
86. Compact mirror for a
signaling device.
87. Knives (not what you
want for your bugout bag,
however t he pl as t i c
s heat h i s i ncredi bl y
valuable for camping).

88. Utility bags. Ideal for
bugout bag to collect
wood or forage for foods.
89. Shoe laces or leathers.
90. Utility Knife. Tool
bench ut i l i t y kni ves
( i nexpens i ve Exact o
knife).
91. Sun hat. For just a buck
you can cover your head.
Ideal to stuff in a bugout
bag and forget about.

92. Eyeglass repair kit.
Eyeglass repair kit.

93. Eyeglass cleaning
cloth. Eyeglass cleaning
c l o t h s a r e a l s o f o r
sunglasses!
94. Baking tins. Many
preppers choose a steel
baking tin for cooking in
t he i r do- i t - your s e l f
campi ng equi pment ,
particularly the bread size
is popular for bugout
bags.

95. 8-quart dish pans for
off grid dishwashing.
Yo u ' l l n e e d t h r e e
dishpans. One for a water
rinse, one for warm soapy
water, and one for bleach
rinse (one capful for the
pan).
96. Plastic dish rack, also
for off grid dishwashing
and ideal for camping.
9 7 . We t wi p e s f o r
sanitation. Just beware
t hey dry qui ckl y, so
replenish your stock
98. Sharpie markers for
identifying expiration
d a t e s o f yo u r f o o d
storage.
99. Travel bottles (mark
wi t h a s h a r p i e t h e
contents: rubbing alcohol,
bleach, dish soap).
[happypreppers.com]
(Look for What
NOT to buy at the
D o l l a r S t o r e s
elsewhere in this
issue)

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