Posted in radios, Preparedness, Gadgets, Outdoors on Aug 30th, 2007
Portable, 2-way radios definitely have a place in your pack or
survival kit. While cell phones have become ubiquitous, you can’t
always count on cellular service in remote locations, or during
disasters, natural or otherwise.
There are three main types of radio service in North America, ‘Family
Radio Service’ (FRS), ‘General Mobile Radio Service’ (GMRS), and
‘Multi-Use Radio Service’ (MURS). Each […]
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Posted in Tips, Camping, Family on Aug 29th, 2007
I just returned from a family camping trip with my wife and two kids,
ages 3 and 6. This time of year in the Northeast there are lots of
bees - this makes meals less than pleasant, and even scary for the
kids. Here are some tips you can use to minimize the bee problem at
meal times.
If you […]
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Posted in Tips, Hiking on Aug 28th, 2007
If you’re planning an overnight (or longer) excursion, you’ll want to
make sure you have dry socks to put on every morning. For those who
have experienced it, nothing feels worse than putting on hiking boots
over cold, wet socks.
Here’s a trick you can use to keep your socks dry when you are
hiking. First, don’t ever wear cotton […]
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