Dear Mr. Rawles,
First, I would like to commend you on your “Patriots” novel. It is a “must read” for any American who believes in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. I bought the book a few months ago and have read it twice so far. The “crunch” scenario outlined is self-evident today, and a very real possibility.
I have never been of the “survivalist” mindset, however with the NWO [1] now upon us – and my becoming ‘awake” as to the threat of the NWO and TEOTWAWKI [2] – I am starting my preparations in earnest. Your book, and others, are now quickly becoming part of my reading in order to catch up on what I have to do to protect my family and myself when the Schumer hits the fan.
I have read many articles on your blog and the internet regarding what the contents of a G.O.O.D. [3] bag should carry. Of interest is the subject of portable cooking stoves. I have found a quick and free option for a lightweight and portable “camp stove” that I would like to share. It is called the “Super Cat” Alcohol Stove found at the Jim Woods Base Camp web site [4]. This “stove” is simply a cat food can that can easily be transformed into an denatured alcohol (or similar) fueled cooking stove that is a simple to make, takes up minimum space, and is fueled by easily carried and procured denatured alcohol. I find that carrying one or two of these stoves in a zip-loc bag takes up minimal space in a backpack. Denatured alcohol is readily available, and can be cached for future use in large quantity. The downloadable PDF file for the “Super Cat [5] also shows the various ways that that the fuel can be carried in small containers for a backpack. There are also downloadable files on a windscreen and stove stand that are also easily self-fabricated.
I know that most of the folks that read your blog are more prepared than I am at this point, but I feel that all options should be presented for evaluation and testing in order to find out what best suits their needs. And the best thing about the “Super-Cat” is that it is free!
Thanks for your Patriotism and everything you do. – W.M.