A “Strong To Severe” geomagnetic storm is expected for up to 36 hours, starting tonight. Get ready for some pretty aurorae. Disconnecting the power cords and antennas for your primary radios and full Faraday cage protection (trash can with tight-fitting lid) for your spares would be wise. This is good practice, if nothing else…
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F.J. found this gem: Box food dehydrator
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Camping Survival’s Paracord Giveaway ends soon. Describe your favorite paracord project, or list some of your favorite uses for paracord and how you execute them, and you can win a 1,000 foot roll of top quality paracord. This contest will run through the end of September.
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A tongue-in-cheek piece over at the Rural Revolution blog had me laughing hysterically: Wood Cutting 101 by Husband of the Boss.
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Jeff H. and F.J. both sent this: Man with broken leg survives 4 days in Utah desert. F.J. notes some Lessons Learned: “(1) Water is essential. (2) Don’t panic (3) Tell folks where you’ll be! (4) Have check in times (5) Innovative using flash camera to signal plane.”