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Wow, time is not in abundance and the 4-Hour Body.

Wow, the new job is certainly keeping me busy.  So busy in fact that I have not had the time to write much the past two weeks…  Not really what I had planned on, but you have to make hay while the sun shines as they say.

Pedialyte For A Survival Situation

So, I was in South Florida on business last week.  I had to take clients out to dinner, and had the opportunity to see some friends.  Admittedly, I knew I was going to be consuming amounts of alcohol over the course of the week that were higher than normal for me.  In doing this I […]

Favorite New Additions to My Bug Out Bag

I have been eying up no rinse shampoo and no rinse body bath for some time on Amazon.com.  This week I bought them and they came in… I have to tell you, I think they are going to be outstanding additions to my Bug Out Bag and for Camping. If you follow this blog, then […]

Eating Healthier for a Better Life

I just read a blog post on Doctor Prepper this morning ab0ut healthier eating.  I try to eat healthy, but if you saw me eat on a business trip, you might think I was addicted to steaks or a junk food junkie.  Sad but true.  I can say that I probably gain a couple of […]

Using the Right Water Bottle?

Here is my ignorance showing.  I thought most water bottles I purchased in the camp or outdoor stores were safe for water consumption.  I guess not.  According to Green-Trust.org and Test Freaks that not all water bottles are made the same.  In fact, I know that reusing the plastic water bottle you buy in the convenient store […]

My Run Down the Street, and Getting Fit as a Preparedness Goal.

This is really just a quick blurb.  Recently, I have been back at the gym.  It has been an interesting ride, getting back to the gym after 10 years of letting my health go.  I am by no means obese, but my lung capacity and strength were minimal compared to years ago spending five and […]

DIY – Hand Clothes Washer and Video

On the heels of my post regarding the SHTF DIY washing machine, I found this tool this morning on EmergencyEssentials.com. Check it, and the video out here. Mobile Washer (Hand Operated Washing Machine) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t11WC1lG_Po

Physical fitness and the survivalist; a repost from a forum that I am on

Physical fitness. Well, I have been working at getting in better physical condition over the past months. Today, I went for my first 5+ mile hike. Nine mile hike, in fact. Boy will I be in pain tomorrow. I digress. So, today, I went hiking the Appalachian trail in northwestern NJ. An area, should I […]