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21 Simple Prepping Steps

The problem is the person simply concerned by events like hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, realistic pandemic threats, loss of liberty, sustained inflation begins to feel prepping is for quacks. Or they feel that prepping is so expensive that it is just not possible anyway. The truth...

January 6, 2015 admin Outdoors Comments Off

NWS Binghamton Winter Weather Preparedness Webinar

NWS Binghamton Winter Weather Preparedness Webinar Thursday September 25th 2014 1 pm Register Today Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/209515346 For audio on this call… Dial: 1-203-607-5026 Passcode: 636205 In order to prepare for the upcoming winter season, I wanted to...

September 19, 2014 admin Amateur Radio, Outdoors Comments Off

Backup Power and Generators

Generators come in two basic types: standby and portable. The source of backup power you ultimately choose will be determined by many factors, including your power requirements. A standby generator is permanently installed outside your home or commercial building and wired directly into the electrical...

September 2, 2014 admin Outdoors Comments Off

5 Medicinal Plants Used For Natural Remedies

Nature’s pharmacy includes hundreds of medicinal plants and herbs that can be used for healing. You probably have medicinal plants in your home or garden. Whether you are hiking in the woods or looking for a natural remedy these 5 plants can help. Aloe vera...

June 4, 2014 admin Outdoors Comments Off

Taking Compass Bearing

Align your map to your surroundings. Spread the map out flat. Set the compass dial to North (0 degrees). Lay the compass on top of the map and align one long side of the baseplate along one of the magnetic north lines you added. Turn...