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Bottom Water Dispenser
Gen - July 17, 2024 Hi everyone! 🙂
This is my first post, and I can already tell I’ll be doing a lot of reading here.
Since 2020, we’ve been building our log home in the woods. Every trip involves packing food, dog supplies, clothes, and—most importantly—water.
Over time, our packing has gotten easier, but one constant is the water situation.
We have a dug well that tests safe to boil, but it has a noticeable color and odor, so we prefer to bring our own water.
I’m considering getting a bottom-loading water dispenser. My concern is, when the bottle is open and in use – even if it is in the dark compartment and we keep it plugged in, how long will the water stay good?
It would be a hassle to replace it too often, especially since we might be away for a month or only visit a couple of times a month.
Thanks for any insights!
(I am watching youtube review videos so there goes the inspiration for the image!)
Canning lids and rings in Nm
Sammy’s mom - July 13, 2024 I once was a “seller” have several hundred of these. Because I’m in NM and shipping is too costly I’d be willing to trade for other gear but close to Santa Fe, Abq but when I make my every couple month trips.
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Read MoreWhen and where to not carry concealed firearms
My name is Megan - June 24, 2024 I sometimes see signs like this on the entrances of businesses and restaurants. Banks, hospitals, schools, and even The Cheesecake Factory prohibit firearms on their premises. Is it outright illegal to carry a gun in these places or just their company policy? Will disobeying these signs result in a felony, a misdemeanor, or just being asked to leave?
The bad guys who are going to shoot up a place are not going to care if there is a sign on the window or not and might even target these locations knowing that all the good people inside are going to be disarmed. Weighing the pros and cons, I am leaning more to conceal carrying in my purse and worst case scenario being asked to leave rather than be left vulnerable against an active shooter like what happened in the Brooklyn subway the other day.
It probably will depend on the state or city you are in, so there might not be one overall right answer, but if you have any thoughts I’d like to hear.
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Turn old bed sheets into durable waterproof tarps
Carter Murphy - June 24, 2024 The following video shows how to take old bed sheets and turn them into durable waterproof tarps.
The reason I am sharing this project here is because it looks to be a more durable tarp than the plastic tarpaulins you would buy at the hardware store and isn’t that expensive for what you get. A cheap tube of silicone caulk is about $5 and the gallon of Naphtha is $10.
From the video it says to find the volume of your bed sheets and use 3/4 of that volume in solvent (naphtha). Then using a ratio of 5:1 (Naphtha:Silicone) combine until the silicone is dissolved into a maple syrup consistency and soak your bed sheet in it. Hang to dry for a day and you have a waterproof fabric tarp.
To be honest I am tired of the UV rays of the sun and wind beating up my cheap plastic tarps and may try this out. This will probably hold up longer durability-wise and I don’t see it losing it’s waterproof ability like some fabrics do because it isn’t just a topical coating that can be rubbed off and silicone is a strong synthetic material that won’t break down as easily or quickly like bees waxed canvas would.
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Read MoreRecipes for cooking with only non-perishable food
Adriaan - May 31, 2024 I was wondering if anyone could share some recipes for cooking with only non-perishable ingredients? I’m thinking canned fish and chicken. Thanks in advance 🙂
Read MoreAtmospheric water generators
Claire - May 27, 2024 Has anyone heard of atmospheric water generators (particularly for home use)? If so what are you thoughts and is there one you’d recommend?
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The Prepared Support - May 27, 2024 Make a top-level comment for a new story/topic. Discussions about the topic should be in the replies to the top-level comment. That way things stay organized and every main comment as you scroll down is a different piece of news.
Read MoreIs a portable solar-powered generator practical for powering my home?
Kristin Vogel - May 27, 2024 I don’t have solar panels on my house and I don’t have the money to invest in a rooftop array. I want something to power my home…the refrigerator as much as needed, lights at night, our on-demand water heater. Is a portable system with panels I can set up in my backyard practical for this purpose? I like the idea that we can take it with us if we need to. I would love your thoughts and thanks in advance.
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Read MoreAltoids First Aid Kit
Bigwig - May 18, 2024 I’ve been making up some kits lately and thought I would share.
Here’s my Altoids first aid kit (including packing order):
Moleskin, Pre-cut and Shaped Pieces (1)
Bandage, Gauze 2”x2” (1)
Alcohol wipes (2)
Bandage, Knuckle (1)
Bandage, 1”x3” (2)
Bandage, Butterfly (2)
Sting relief wipe (1)
Triple antibiotic ointment (1)
Ibuprofen 200 mg (2)
Benadryl 25 mg (2)
Glue, super (1)
Tweezers (1)
Lahaina Fire: Deadliest US Fire in a Century
Eric - May 17, 2024 A wildfire destroyed the historical town of Lahaina, former royal capital of Hawaii, on August 9, 2023. Many people burned alive in their homes, unaware that a fire was approaching. Others burned in their cars, stuck in traffic while trying to evacuate, or drowned while trying to escape into the harbor. Bodies are still being counted (93 so far), but the death toll could be up to 1000.
As fires become more common and more intense, we need to learn fire emergencies like Lahaina so that we can prevent them, or at least reduce the loss of life in the next fire emergency. Please join me in collecting information about what went wrong and what could have been done differently. What challenges did the people of Lahaina face as they tried to escape the flames. What could individuals have done differently to improve their odds of survival? What could the community have done differently to prevent the town from burning or to get people out in time?
Read MoreYou are stranded on a deserted island, you can choose four items…
Captain Peanut - May 17, 2024 First post here. Wanted to share something I saw on Facebook that I thought would be fun.
I took out that spot near the hunting rifle because it had weed in there. I don’t think that’s a very good survival item so lets place an ax there instead as an option.
Don’t just list four items that you would take though, tell why you would choose those over something else and how you would use those items to keep yourself alive.
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Read MoreHas anybody blood tested the Oroweat keto tortillas?
mariamsanford - April 22, 2024 Anybody monitoring blood glucose actively? They have the modified/resistant starch as a primary ingredient. Research around the web suggests pretty dramatic blood glucose elevation, though not as sharp a spike as normal starch. Would love to hear from people directly.
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Read MoreWhat is the best camp stove for an emergency power outage or camping?
My name is Megan - April 19, 2024 I would like to get a small portable camp stove that I can use if the power is out or if I want to go camping. It’s not going to be an every day user, so keeping the cost of the stove and fuel as low as possible will allow me to buy it sooner.
I could go as cheaply as $20 and get a butane stove that runs off little butane canisters.
But for $13 more, I can get a similar one that will work on those same butane canisters or the small propane tanks. I like this idea because I believe it would be cheaper in the long run to use propane, but if I wanted to just go camping I could use butane and take the smaller and lighter tank.
And for $17, I can get an adapter hose that will allow me to use one of those large BBQ propane tanks that should be even cheaper. I wouldn’t bring this camping but if the power is out for days, it would be comforting to have a ton of fuel available.
For $48, there is the classic Coleman propane camp stove that will give me two burners, has a wind guard, but only runs on propane and is larger and heavier if I were to take it camping.
Or I can go all out and buy this camp oven and stove combo for $330
Do you all have any other recommendations or experience with any of these?
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