Here are JWR’s Recommendations of the Week for various media and tools of interest to SurvivalBlog readers. The focus is usually on emergency communications gear, bug out bag gear, books and movies that have any tie-in to disaster preparedness, and links to “how to” self-sufficiency videos. There are also links to sources for both storage food and food storage containers. You will also note an emphasis on history books and historical movies. This week the focus is on Silky Saws. (See the Gear & Grub section.)
Books:
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
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The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss
Movies:
John Wesley: The Faith That Sparked The Methodist Movement. (Available for free streaming to those with Amazon Prime.)
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Journey To Grace: The Hansie Cronje Story. (Available for free streaming to those with Amazon Prime.)
Instructional Videos and Vlogs:
Reader “Braveheart” sent us the link to an interesting video: Be Safe! Secret Prepper (with 6 months of food in a van)
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Frequent link contributor G.P. sent this “Russian Inwention”: Bushcraft Dome Built From Branches and Plastic Wrap
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The Gun Collective (TGC) recently posted this video: COLT SP1 Versus RUGER AC556 (YES THE REAL ONE!) – The Proving Ground
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And reader “SOG” sent this: How to Make AMAZING Bullet Resistant Armor for $30. SOG’s Comment: “Perhaps only in a last ditch SHTF scenario, but I respect the ingenuity. I can see this application perhaps in vehicle door panels.”
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Campground Harassment: Gun Laws, Safety & Security for RV Lifestyle
Web Pages:
Reader “K. In The Desert” wrote to mention:
“I tripped over the Hansen Wheel web site while trying to figure out the correct name of a an old wagon part I have – the toothed, steel bracket thing the brake handle locks into. I have no interest other than as a possible (likely?) future customer.
They not only have a number of reasonably priced wagons – the parts and accessories areas are great. Prices look a little high compared to ‘finds’ but they seem to have a lot of very usable, hard to find items. The chuck wagon components section especially caught my eye.
For those in the snowy areas of the Redoubt, they have a number of sleighs that would be fun with the right horse.”
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Gear & Grub
Reader Marc M. wrote with this recommendation:
“The ‘Bushcraft community’ often makes use of handheld pruning saws which they carry on backwards trips. One of the best brands is Silky. I own their “Big Boy”, “Gomboy” and “Katana Boy” saws for my property. Although I have a full assortment of axes, chainsaws, handheld crosscut and bow saws, these are far easier to use for a single individual. The largest model cuts extraordinarily fast and with minimal effort. My positive experience has caused me to buy spare blades which I have yet to need. I can see obvious applications on a homestead for this piece of valuable equipment. I have no connection to the manufacture and I’m simply a satisfied user. Do a web search on: ‘katanaboy’ and check out a few Silky saw videos. I was quite impressed.”
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Also recommended by Mark M., this multi-use product: MJG Firewire Initiator
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IDF Israeli Army Dressing, pack of 20. JWR Says: I suggest that you buy a batch of 20 these bandages and scatter one or two of them in each of your EDC bags, your vehicle glove boxes, your chainsaw Kevlar chaps pockets, your first aid kits, and your shooting range bags. This very small investment may save a life!
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Edinstry IBC Tote Tank Food Grade Drain Adapter 3/4″ Garden Hose Faucet Water Tank Hose Connector
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