Survival Stove For Under A $1

 

   Survival stove for under a $1? Yes that's right and it will only take less than 10 minutes to make.

   Ever been it the situation where you are headed down to the river for some day fishing and you don't want to bring your bulky propane stove? Maybe you're on a morning hike and you would like to stop, take in the scenery, and heat up a quick cup of coffee. What options do you have? You could bring along your Esbit or Trangia stove, but maybe you haven't purchased one yet.

Esbit Folding Stove

Trangia Alcohol Stove

   Let me introduce you to the "Penny Stove". This handy, lightweight little stove is perfect as a back-up heating source in any survival situation. You can even use it as your primary source once you get familiar with it. Made from a discarded aluminum can, the only thing you will need to buy is the heating fuel.

   The tools you will need:
  
   1)  Two empty clean soda/beer cans. Some people prefer the larger energy drink can.
   2)  A marker
   3)  1 inch raised surface
   4)  Scissors or Utility blade
   5)  Needle nose pliers
   6)  Thumbtack or 1/16 drill bit. I prefer the drill bit and so will you.
   7)  Small piece of fiberglass insulation...optional
   8)  Penny
   9)  Bottle of "Heet" or denatured alcohol

   In the following video you will see the utility blade being used. I like use the marker to make a line and then use the scissors to cut the can. I also do not use the silicone and insulation because I worry about toxic fumes. That's just me

  I would like to thank PreppingItForward for a video well made. I encourage everyone to watch more of his videos and subscribe.

 
   With any alcohol stove used outdoors, it is best to use a wind screen for better performance. One can easily be made with a piece of aluminum foil. If you forget to bring some foil with you, use a few large stones or logs to create a windless area. Also remember when burning alcohol in a bright space, the flames are nearly invisible so use extra caution. I like to use my hand to feel the heat to make sure the flame is still burning.

   Next time you're at the gas station and see those yellow bottles of Heet, stop and pick one up, then go to the beverage cooler and grab a six pack. You'll have the perfect little project for the evening.


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Cheap Paracord....DO NOT BUY

   I really enjoy writing posts about topics that I have plenty of personal experience. This one I do NOT.

   550 Paracord has become the mainstream cord for the masses. If you are a survivalist, prepper or a weekend camper, I'm sure you have heard of it.

   This whole post will mostly contain information and a video copied from other people. I value their opinions and I believe you should too.

                                                        Types of Paracord

Type	Minimum strength	Minimum elongation	Minimum length per pound	Core yarns	Sheath structure
I	95 lb (43 kg)	30%	950 ft (290 m; max. 1.57 g/m)	1	16/1
IA	100 lb (45 kg)	30%	1050 ft (320 m; max. 1.42 g/m)	<no core>	16/1
II	400 lb (181 kg)	30%	265 ft (81 m; max. 5.62 g/m)	4 to 7	32/1 or 36/1
IIA	225 lb (102 kg)	30%	495 ft (151 m; max. 3.00 g/m)	<no core>	32/1 or 36/1
III	550 lb (249 kg)	30%	225 ft (69 m; max. 6.61 g/m)	7 to 9	32/1 or 36/1
IV	750 lb (340 kg)	30%	165 ft (50 m; max. 9.02 g/m)	11	32/1, 36/1, or 44/1

source: wikipedia

The military has used 550 parachute cord from several different suppliers over the years. The current supplier is a company in Marathon, NY, by the name of E.L. Wood Braiding Co. They wont sell to you unless you are a distributor and purchasing great quantities. 
Now the difference: this cord from the E.L Wood Braiding Co. (which I will now refer to as "true" paracord) has the traditional 7 strands in a finely braided sheath. However, each strand is made up of 3 small strands, not 2 (like some of the knock-offs I have purchased). E.L. Wood makes their cord distinguishable by having one of the seven strands made up of some black fibers (as some knock-offs do), AND some yellow fibers (none of the knock-offs I bought have yellow). The description for true paracord is Mil-C-5040H TYPE III. A cheaper cord will say something like Mil-spec, or Military Grade. Don't be fooled. source:BackwoodsBum

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   So it is best to do your research before trusting your life on any type of safety gear. If you are looking for some cheap nylon rope to string up a tarp or make a bracelet, then why not give it a try.

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What Is The Best Camping Soap?

 Named after a region in Spain, Castile soap is not a brand, it is style of soap making.

   Theses soaps use Olive Oil which makes it one of the first non-animal-based oil soaps every produced. All Castile soaps are organic, bio-degradable, and safe for the environment. Most of the soaps are also vegan and allergy-free.

   The soaps history can be tracked back hundreds of years, but sometime in the 1880/1890 's the first liquid Castile soap was produced by the Heilbronn company. Today the soap brand is called Dr. Bronner's.

   I highly recommend this product. It can be used for personal hygiene, dish washing, pet shampoo, and even washing the dirt off your car.

 Dr. Bronner's is an excellent product and the company is very much involved with creating the safest product for the environment. 

   If you have any interest in their products, I encourage you to check out their website. Dr. Bronner's 

   You can order it in my store <here>

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What is a keyhole fire pit?

  I first heard of a key hole fire pit only a few years ago. I don't know how I missed out on this one, but I did. So what is it? Well it is one of the easiest, safest, and most logical way to cook your food or heat water using natural wood coals.

  There is three things you will need to make your fire pit:

    1)  Enough rocks to form a circular fire pit plus a few extra
    2)  A metal grate to cook on or to hold pots and pans (you can use your
         BBQ grill grate or a shelf  form your oven will work)
    3)  Dry fire wood

  Here's a picture on how to set up the rocks and where to put the grate and fire wood.

  Once your fire burns down and produces plenty of coals, carefully move the coals to the area where your grate is located. Make sure to use plenty of coals so the heat lasts for a long time. Of course you can always add more as needed. That's it! It just can't get any easier. I'm sure you will love the fresh campfire taste. If you would like to add some extra yummy flavor, experiment with different types of wood. (cherry, apple, sassafras)

  I would like to hear about other fire pit designs and your favorite wood to burn. Please leave a message in the comment section below.

 

Just a little joke for you all. If anyone finds it offensive or not appropriate, let me know

 

A husband and his wife who have been married 20 years were doing some yard work. The man was working hard cleaning the BBQ grill while his wife was bending over, weeding flowers from the flower bed. So the man says to his wife "Your rear end is almost as wide as this grill" She ignores the remark. A little later, the husband takes his measuring tape and measures the grill, then he goes over to his wife while she is bending over, measures her rear end and gasps, "Geez, it really IS as wide as the grill!" She ignores this remark as well. Later that night while in bed, her husband starts to feel frisky. The wife calmly responds, "If you think I'm gonna fire up the grill for one little wiener, you are sadly mistaken."

source: http://www.jokebuddha.com/joke/BBQ_Grill#ixzz378isuJnJ