Commercially available portable solar water heaters are rare.  I did get my hands on a Sun Rocket Solar Water Heater and Thermos, and ran it through some evaluations.  So here are the specs, it holds approximately one quart of liquid, and heats it up inside…

The Practical Guide To Being Independent and Prepared

Throughout the history of man, there have been changes and upheaval that have broken down societal structures. During these times some died, some survived, and yet others were able to rebuild and prosper. By taking a closer look at history, it can be observed that those who prospered in dark times were the ones who had the least dependence upon social services or constraints. Their ability to function…

I am compiling a book which addresses many phases of preparedness, and becoming more independent through planning and awareness of the local risks.

The theme of the book is to go from surviving the crisis, to rebuilding and homesteading.

I am posting the first section which addresses the basic items and philosophy of getting through the early stages of a crisis here as a PDF for peer review and critique.

The next section of the book will be describing how to use many…