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by Bodhihermit
Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:17 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Wind up/solar iphone charger recommendation
Replies: 19
Views: 3051

Re: Wind up/solar iphone charger recommendation

A bit pricey but a biolite? im trying to convince myself its worth the money I think somebody posted about that product somewhere on here. Basically, a bit heavy for a foot Bug-Out and requires a long burn (therefore much fuel) to get a decent charge Your right there ForgeCorvus :!: As I said on th...
by Bodhihermit
Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Out of date First aid?
Replies: 19
Views: 6882

Re: Out of date First aid?

Of course some medicines will do more harm than good if out of date , but as far as I am aware from research done, they mainly tend to just become less effective over time. Tetracycline (broad spectrum Antibiotic) being one such case, as chemical changes in the meds over time make them dangerous, i...
by Bodhihermit
Sat Nov 16, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: potassium permanganate and glycerol fire starter
Replies: 16
Views: 5859

Re: potassium permanganate and glycerol fire starter

Not done this for years :lol: Used to use KMnO4 with ethylene Glycol (anti Freeze) works really well and great if you can find some dead wood, just gouge a dimple in the wood fill with crystals and use about 6-10 drops of ethylen glycol the reaction is hot enough to get a small log going in no time ...
by Bodhihermit
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:54 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Paraffin
Replies: 15
Views: 2613

Re: Paraffin

True plymtom, the problem with today's houses is that they are so well sealed no air actually flows freely, it's like being hermetically sealed behind double and triple glazing :shock: Very True :) Oh for a draughty Cottage, with the wind howling through the gaps like the sound of all the unholy sp...
by Bodhihermit
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Out of the closet before the shtf
Replies: 42
Views: 7769

Re: Out of the closet before the shtf

nickdutch wrote:can we please have this thread locked please.

I Agree
by Bodhihermit
Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:16 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Area 1 Army Surplus
Replies: 3
Views: 1058

Re: Area 1 Army Surplus

I'll find out for you, last time i spoke to him he was also saying he was getting a website up and running too
by Bodhihermit
Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Communication
Replies: 18
Views: 2999

Re: Communication

Thanks for reposting that info Preppingsu :)

I have to admit that Communication is one area that i really have been a bit lax with :oops: I think it's high time i took your advice and read a bit more, then maybe go shopping
by Bodhihermit
Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Pooch Preps or Doggy BOBs
Replies: 11
Views: 2078

Re: Pooch Preps or Doggy BOBs

Brilliant thanks for the infor i shall be looking into this very soon!! I asked Kio tonight and he looked at me as if to say "i dont mind a back bag but you can take the shoes and shove them! Thanks again Glad i could help :) But trust me you will be missing out on the best laugh going with th...
by Bodhihermit
Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Area 1 Army Surplus
Replies: 3
Views: 1058

Area 1 Army Surplus

A new Military surplus Stall has opened In the undercover Market castle place in the town of Trowbridge wilts AR Surplus. Adam the guy who owns it, will go out of his way to try and get what you need, and is getting new stock in all the time, his prices are really good too, well worth a look if your...
by Bodhihermit
Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Anyone seen these before?
Replies: 16
Views: 3445

Re: Anyone seen these before?

I had a look at one of these in the local camping shop, Nice idea, but expensive and heavy for what it is, It's ok for the gadget geeks i suppose if you really can't live without the mobile phone, bit too gimmicky for me though

think i'll stick to my Kelly Kettle :|