Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Requirements & Commentary
I love the Scout motto, Be Prepared! It fits right in with the theme of our site here on Modern…
Pros – Cons of Freeze-Dried, Dehydrated, Canned, Grains, Legumes
A pros and cons list of the various methods and types of food for deep pantry storage that you may…
How to Avoid Catching the Flu or Germs on an Airplane
Germs on an Airplane Unless you want to wear a bio-hazard suit, here is a list of what you can…
Most Dangerous Hour – Pedestrian to be Fatally Hit by a Car
If you are considering a walk while out near the street or traffic, you might want to avoid the most…
‘Kill A Watt Meter’ — How to Measure Power Consumption (kWh)
The Kill A Watt meter measures appliance power consumption, (kWh) watts over time. I use several. Here’s how it works, and why I use them…
What To Do If Someone Is Following You In A Car
Why would a car follow me? Here’s a list of things to do if you think someone is following you in a car…
Rats – Mice – Insects After SHTF – What To Do About It
In every major disaster, in most of recorded history, and all of prehistory, rats, mice, and insects may have been…
Best Water Bottles – Plastic, Stainless Steel, Glass, Aluminum ?
Which water bottle is the best, or the safest? What about choices of materials? Here are a few thoughts. …
P38 vs P51 Can Opener – Handy, Compact for Emergency Kit
The P38 or the P51 can opener, “the best Army invention ever”. They’re both the same except for their size. Here’s instructions how to use…
How-to Measure Remaining Daylight With Your Hand
Instructions how to approximate how much remaining daylight is left by using your outstretched hand…