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Since I was already working on our fire kits for the bag I decided to build kits for all the vehicles and ATVs this kit weigh more than the backpack kits and not intended for backpacks. All the kits are identical, a lot of it I already had on hand so I listed the current prices off Amazon, stuff like tin foil, hacksaw blades, fat wood and tealights I didn't list prices given most of it is around the home. Note, the TinderQuik I posted above are not the TinderQuik I listed below (different brand) the one's below are what is in the US Airman's survival kits, never had one go bad. I vacuumed sealed the tealights given it can get hot in the vehicles, nothing in the kit expires so it should be a pack and forget, the kits on the ATVs I vacuumed sealed the whole case.

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Contents:

$16
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0

$8
UCO Stormproof Match Kit w/25 matches

$5.95 (pkg/3)
Best Glide ASE Fresnel Lens (1 in ea kit)

$2
2 Bic classic Lighters

$12
Epiphany Pocket Bellow

$6
Magnesium block

$
Tealights x2

$
Fat Wood (4 4" sticks 1/2" squares)

$6.50
Self Reliance Mini Inferno (1 can w/7 disks)

$12 (pkg/50)
SparkLite TinderQuik (10)

$4.95 (pkg/12)
Coghlan's Fire Stick (2 5" sticks cut in 1" pieces)

$5.99ea or 10 pack for $14 (orenge)
Derma-Safe Folding Utility Knife (Military Survival)

$
HackSaw blade (cut to 4 inches)

$
Tin Foil (12"x12" folded down to 3x3")

$6 (walmart)
Outdoor Products 5.5 x 8 x 2.8 O.D. acrylic case IPX6 tested, not as strong as the Pelican micro cases but the Pelican cases are $15-$20 Amazon

1.68lbs total weight most of it is in the case it self.
 
The new snow plow was delivered today. Actually it was delivered to the local auto parts store in town since they have a forklift. Got it home and it looks like it will work without modifications. Of course I'll make some changes to it anyway. It's 8' wide and has hydraulic angle. Much of my road isn't much wider than 8' so it should be enough.
We're planning on butchering the hogs tomorrow since snow is expected next week. After the pigs get butchered I'll take the hides, guts and blood and use for coyote bait.
 
Since I was already working on our fire kits for the bag I decided to build kits for all the vehicles and ATVs this kit weigh more than the backpack kits and not intended for backpacks. All the kits are identical, a lot of it I already had on hand so I listed the current prices off Amazon, stuff like tin foil, hacksaw blades, fat wood and tealights I didn't list prices given most of it is around the home. Note, the TinderQuik I posted above are not the TinderQuik I listed below (different brand) the one's below are what is in the US Airman's survival kits, never had one go bad. I vacuumed sealed the tealights given it can get hot in the vehicles, nothing in the kit expires so it should be a pack and forget, the kits on the ATVs I vacuumed sealed the whole case.

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Contents:

$16
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0

$8
UCO Stormproof Match Kit w/25 matches

$5.95 (pkg/3)
Best Glide ASE Fresnel Lens (1 in ea kit)

$2
2 Bic classic Lighters

$12
Epiphany Pocket Bellow

$6
Magnesium block

$
Tealights x2

$
Fat Wood (4 4" sticks 1/2" squares)

$6.50
Self Reliance Mini Inferno (1 can w/7 disks)

$12 (pkg/50)
SparkLite TinderQuik (10)

$4.95 (pkg/12)
Coghlan's Fire Stick (2 5" sticks cut in 1" pieces)

$5.99ea or 10 pack for $14 (orenge)
Derma-Safe Folding Utility Knife (Military Survival)

$
HackSaw blade (cut to 4 inches)

$
Tin Foil (12"x12" folded down to 3x3")

$6 (walmart)
Outdoor Products 5.5 x 8 x 2.8 O.D. acrylic case IPX6 tested, not as strong as the Pelican micro cases but the Pelican cases are $15-$20 Amazon

1.68lbs total weight most of it is in the case it self.
This is interesting. I have Bic lighters, and I was going to get waterproof matches. What would be reasons for having multiple igniters? I have seen people pack several different kinds, but what is the reason for it?
 
Since I was already working on our fire kits for the bag I decided to build kits for all the vehicles and ATVs this kit weigh more than the backpack kits and not intended for backpacks. All the kits are identical, a lot of it I already had on hand so I listed the current prices off Amazon, stuff like tin foil, hacksaw blades, fat wood and tealights I didn't list prices given most of it is around the home. Note, the TinderQuik I posted above are not the TinderQuik I listed below (different brand) the one's below are what is in the US Airman's survival kits, never had one go bad. I vacuumed sealed the tealights given it can get hot in the vehicles, nothing in the kit expires so it should be a pack and forget, the kits on the ATVs I vacuumed sealed the whole case.

View attachment 9170

Contents:

$16
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0

$8
UCO Stormproof Match Kit w/25 matches

$5.95 (pkg/3)
Best Glide ASE Fresnel Lens (1 in ea kit)

$2
2 Bic classic Lighters

$12
Epiphany Pocket Bellow

$6
Magnesium block

$
Tealights x2

$
Fat Wood (4 4" sticks 1/2" squares)

$6.50
Self Reliance Mini Inferno (1 can w/7 disks)

$12 (pkg/50)
SparkLite TinderQuik (10)

$4.95 (pkg/12)
Coghlan's Fire Stick (2 5" sticks cut in 1" pieces)

$5.99ea or 10 pack for $14 (orenge)
Derma-Safe Folding Utility Knife (Military Survival)

$
HackSaw blade (cut to 4 inches)

$
Tin Foil (12"x12" folded down to 3x3")

$6 (walmart)
Outdoor Products 5.5 x 8 x 2.8 O.D. acrylic case IPX6 tested, not as strong as the Pelican micro cases but the Pelican cases are $15-$20 Amazon

1.68lbs total weight most of it is in the case it self.
That's a nice little set up you got there. A good thing to have.
 
This is interesting. I have Bic lighters, and I was going to get waterproof matches. What would be reasons for having multiple igniters? I have seen people pack several different kinds, but what is the reason for it?
BAck up for a back up I suppose. it doesn't hurt unless it gets too heavy. One thing I was taught in a previous job and many of us did this, we packed a metal coffee can with matches and candles and hand warmers. If you got stranded you put the emergency candle down in the center of the can and lit it. It worked as a small stove you could sit on you lap if you were stuck in a ditch somewhere. Many of us also kept extra winter clothes, blanket, food, water and the other usual preparation stuff.. I traveled on a daily basis on back roads so this was a wise thing to do. Never had to use them though.
 
This is interesting. I have Bic lighters, and I was going to get waterproof matches. What would be reasons for having multiple igniters? I have seen people pack several different kinds, but what is the reason for it?

Multiple way of starting a fire, bic lighters get wet, matches get destroyed etc.. bic and matches have shorter life span than fire steel. Another reason is the kit can be separated between people if need be. I live in a very wet climate and something always fails and having a backup to the backup of different means is generally a good idea specially when it comes to fire.
 
Still wrangling with power. The power company came back with a quote to hook us up to the grid (just easier for now to get us moved out there and get started). It's not as bad as we feared, but seeing if they will do their allotted 300ft for free and we do the rest of the 250ft ourselves. Helps to have someone in the family that works for the company and can hook us up with a free meter loop and know-how on hooking us up. :) And someone else who has power line that we can trench in the remaining feet. If the power company will do it, we can get out there sooner, rather than saving up for the whole cost.

Supposed to be a decent day tomorrow, we aim to get some painting done around the place. Got some free living room furniture, it's better than our current stuff. It's out there and waiting. :)

Lack of money is keeping things on a slow ride. The conundrum is, while living our current place it is costing us more, while also trying to work on the new place. Once we move, our expenses go way down, because: no rent and cheaper utilities. Ugh! Hate to say it, but counting on tax return to break open this dam. I am one of those that dislikes getting a tax return, I'd rather owe/get $0. But this year it will be nice. Hope to be moved and starting on my real prepping by spring.
 
Still wrangling with power. The power company came back with a quote to hook us up to the grid (just easier for now to get us moved out there and get started). It's not as bad as we feared, but seeing if they will do their allotted 300ft for free and we do the rest of the 250ft ourselves. Helps to have someone in the family that works for the company and can hook us up with a free meter loop and know-how on hooking us up. :) And someone else who has power line that we can trench in the remaining feet. If the power company will do it, we can get out there sooner, rather than saving up for the whole cost.

Supposed to be a decent day tomorrow, we aim to get some painting done around the place. Got some free living room furniture, it's better than our current stuff. It's out there and waiting. :)

Lack of money is keeping things on a slow ride. The conundrum is, while living our current place it is costing us more, while also trying to work on the new place. Once we move, our expenses go way down, because: no rent and cheaper utilities. Ugh! Hate to say it, but counting on tax return to break open this dam. I am one of those that dislikes getting a tax return, I'd rather owe/get $0. But this year it will be nice. Hope to be moved and starting on my real prepping by spring.
That is really something great to look forward to!


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This is interesting. I have Bic lighters, and I was going to get waterproof matches. What would be reasons for having multiple igniters? I have seen people pack several different kinds, but what is the reason for it?
The old prepper saying of ‘one is none, two is one, etc’. Redundancy is a good thing, espechially for the important stuff like water filters and fire (for cooking, warmth, security and comfort),
 
Made the effort to be at tractor supply when they opened this Black Friday morning. Got a 500.00 fireproof gun safe for 299.00. Says 24 gun, but good luck squeezing half that amount in there! Anyways great for my collection, and still lots of space in it for other things. Got it in place in the house, and will bolt it down as soon as I’m certain it is staying where I set it. Was hesitant about locking up guns as in what good is a gun you can’t get to, but feel better knowing a crack addict isn’t as likely to sell them on the street to just anyone. I still have plenty of protection that’s handy, but the better stuff is more secure now. Getting it in the House was interesting. Heavy buggar....
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It's been snowing here since last night and is supposed to continue snowing through tomorrow. Up to a foot or so. I hope they're wrong. I need to take the tractor to the John Deere dealer on Monday so they can make up a set of hydraulic hoses to connect to the new plow. The JD dealer is about 80 miles away. With all this snow it's going be challenging to get my truck and equipment trailer down to the main road. Good thing I've got tire chains for the truck. Looks like I'll be able to try out the new snow blower tomorrow too.
 
For the next few weeks I won't be here as much as I am trying to get some certification so I can get a decent job. guess you could call this prepping. It is a must do. What little I have I must invest in this with hope. I have studying to do.
 
For the next few weeks I won't be here as much as I am trying to get some certification so I can get a decent job. guess you could call this prepping. It is a must do. What little I have I must invest in this with hope. I have studying to do.
Hope all goes well for you!


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For the next few weeks I won't be here as much as I am trying to get some certification so I can get a decent job. guess you could call this prepping. It is a must do. What little I have I must invest in this with hope. I have studying to do.
Good luck! It will be worth it in the end. In today’s world you almost need some sort of credentials for any decent job. I’ve been self employed most of my life, and even then you need a license in most cases.
 
This is interesting. I have Bic lighters, and I was going to get waterproof matches. What would be reasons for having multiple igniters? I have seen people pack several different kinds, but what is the reason for it?

I wont store bic or cricket lighters for long term,for one reason only.the fuel has a tendency of leaking out.so i buy them for daily use only..but yet.i do have refillable butane lighters thoe.and i do need to refill them just to check them out.to make sure that their still in good working order.
 
For the next few weeks I won't be here as much as I am trying to get some certification so I can get a decent job. guess you could call this prepping. It is a must do. What little I have I must invest in this with hope. I have studying to do.

Good luck!
 
We ordered a Generac guardian 22kw LPG standby generator, this will be for the house, shop and one of the well house, I'm setting it up as a manual transfer and not automatic, also ordered a 500gal propane tank just for the generator as not to pull from the main tank. I'm currently using a diesel but wanted something with a more stable fuel source. I already have LPG generator in the second well and next year I'll get the 1910 Baker windmill set up on the third.
 

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