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by Winterprep
Sun Apr 02, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Long term food storage - buy or make? If make then what kit to use?
Replies: 7
Views: 476

Re: Long term food storage - buy or make? If make then what kit to use?

I can’t recommend a freeze dryer away too expensive at the moment.Excalibur dehydrators seem to be the go to. I have a four tray one and wish I had bought the larger version just for economics of running. As for storing rice/pasta I am currently rotating out and eating stuff I put away over thirteen...
by Winterprep
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: My camping bugout bag
Replies: 7
Views: 570

Re: My camping bugout bag

Hers a link to the introduction area for new members viewforum.php?f=9

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by Winterprep
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Bugout Navigation
Replies: 9
Views: 410

Re: Bugout Navigation

I’m not sure what’s the “ in “digital mapping service just now but when I had memory map you could print out the area you wanted even if it overlapped several OS maps.I did this for the central Cairngorms as the area I wanted was over several maps.Just a thought.

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by Winterprep
Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:38 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Has everyone coped with the extreme cold?>
Replies: 95
Views: 3138

Re: Has everyone coped with the extreme cold?>

I’m not far from Andy. I was working the whole way through the cold spell. Today there’s almost no snow on the ground as we had a massive thaw overnight. For us there were a couple of days I left the heating on during the day when no one was in as it was well into the minus figures and I didn’t want...
by Winterprep
Thu Dec 15, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Is this real
Replies: 24
Views: 1535

Re: Is this real

I can’t see how a 12v alternator can power a 240v motor!!! Then I’m no sparky but it looks fake to me.

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by Winterprep
Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9
Replies: 2108
Views: 112105

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9

Sorry to hear this Jansman that some news and lifestyle adjustments to take. I wish all your family best with their health and recoveries. Everything else you can deal with. Take it easy 🙏

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by Winterprep
Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9
Replies: 2108
Views: 112105

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9

Lots of communities are now opening “warm” spaces for the locals where they can pop in for a heat and some warm food.Just watched the BBC six o’clock news and was saddened at the site of paramedics waiting and treating patients in hospital corridors for hours on end to get a bed.Sad state of our gre...
by Winterprep
Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9
Replies: 2108
Views: 112105

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 9

Having chimney swept next week ..same company and man been doing it 14 yr ..last time he went mad yelling shouting at me ..my heart sinks when I see your address ! Its always filthy is this chimney 😬..I hate coming here ..look at this ..two loads . If you move dont pass this number on ( they fitted...
by Winterprep
Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Batteries
Replies: 41
Views: 1514

Re: Batteries

Any recommendations for decent brands? I'm about to place a BIG order and while I don't mind paying for Duracell if needed, if there's a comparable alternative that's a little cheaper that would be okay too! :lol: Does anyone use rechargeables? Are they worth it? I have some rechargeable but not in...
by Winterprep
Wed Sep 28, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: UK economy.
Replies: 111
Views: 6696

Re: UK economy.

Yeah I’ve noticed certain stockist are out of items just now. My last sovereign purchases were £100 each lower than they are now!

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