My New favorite Survival Gear - Bemco Backpacker Oven!

This is absolutely amazing. I had to try it out as soon as I received it. Perfect chance for letting my son make something. He picked out blueberry "muffins". We used the pans that came with it so they were more like cake. But, that was fine. This Bemco Backpacker Oven is so easy to put together and use. It is in a nylon bag to keep it all together and ready for taking on the road. After I used this today, I know for sure that this would be great for a bug-out vehicle , camping, or to just use anytime for off-the-grid life.

I read through the instructions one time and in about 5 minutes I had my Sterno lit up and preheating the BEMCO Backpacker Oven. My son mixed up the blueberry muffins to put in! I had this set up on our back deck with a cookie sheet under it. It worked so well. I was really surprised and loved the idea of having baked something without heating up the house. I LOVE THIS!! I really recommend anyone who wants to have a survival lifestyle and be prepared for anything to get one of these. This is the 7 inch one and it only weighs about 24 ounces, making it great for a backpack. It heats up quick and saves on your cooking fuel. I used a Sterno , but you can also use it set up on a RV cooktop or use hot coals from your grill in it. The heat stays in this and cooks up quick. Reaches 500 degrees quickly. It cooked up our cakes evenly and the bottoms were perfect. No scorching at all.  I am going to use this a lot.  It is made of lightweight aluminum, so it will be easy to get out and put up. I won't be lugging around a heavy oven. Tomorrow I am going to make some of my homemade biscuits and have my hubby make some gravy. This is my new favorite Survival Gear!!



Disclosure of Material Connection: I received Bemco Backpacker Oven  for free from BEMCO Backpacker Oven as coordinated by Deep Creek PR an Outdoor Industry Public Relations Company in consideration for review publication.

How To Be Prepared In Case of A Disaster

Natural disasters and emergencies are something that are unavoidable so it is important to be prepared. Not being prepared can cause a lot of problems and suffering for the family facing the disaster. There is a lot you can do to prepare their family for an emergency, the best thing you can do is to build a supply of necessities that will be needed.
Electronics:
Electronics play a key role in staying safe during a disaster. Flashlights and extra batteries will be necessary just in case the power goes out. A battery powered radio or a NOAA weather radio is a must in order to be aware of what is going on outside the walls of your home. Solar generators or chargers will also come in handy for cell phones and other little things to help pass the time.
Health and Safety:
Health and safety is always important even in a state of disaster. A first aid kit is very important to keep in your emergency supply. Your first aid kit should contain basic supplies such as bandages, moist toilets, rubbing alcohol, ace bandages, and even butterfly strips. Plastic sheeting and duct tape is another must have just in case a temporary shelter needs to be put together.
Food and Water:
Most importantly you are going to need to have a supply of non-perishable food and water. Non-perishable foods consist of canned foods, peanut butter, cereal, nuts and trail mixes, powdered milk, and dried fruits such as raisins. You should store enough food to provide 3 meals per person over a 3 day period. A supply of clean water is key to making it through a disaster; one gallon of water per person for at least three days is the recommended amount of water to keep stored.
Other Necessities:
Other items that you should add to your list of items to store in case of a disaster are a can opener, dust masks, a small tool kit, whistles, rope, candles, matches and of course pet food for all of your furry friends! If you really want to be prepared sleeping bags, pillows and blankets will provide comfort for your family in a time of need. A deck of cards will help soothe the nerves of the kiddos around you as well.

Whether it is a hurricane, a blizzard or even a power outage it is important that you are prepared in case of any emergency or disaster. If you have the necessary items stored and ready at all times then it will be a much less stressful experience having to deal with such a disaster. The best way to gather all of your items is to make a list of everything you need and place it in a storage area that is safe and easy to access at all times.

Jacob is an emergency preparedness blogger for Survivalbased.com. Check out more articles on preparedness and survival on the Survivalbased blog.

3 Steps to Grow a Survival Garden, the Creative and Affordable Way

A survival garden is much more than an emergency preparedness tool. It’s an affordable way to put healthy, organic foods on your family’s table every day. Gardening is a stress-free way to close the gap between your food needs and your food budget. Use these three simple steps to get your survival garden up and growing strong.

How to Grow a Survival Garden

1. Choose Your Spot – Pick an area nowhere near a septic system. The area needs to get a nice amount of open sunlight during the daytime.
2. Prepare the Ground – Use a pick to break the ground up well, as well as any dirt clods. Using a rake, remove any rocks and roots of your lawn’s grass. If you’ve been using chemicals, you should remove the dirt and replace it with organic topsoil. Make sure any manure you use has been composited to avoid burning new growth.
3. Choose Your Greenery – The varieties you choose should be able to survive throughout most of the seasons of the year. Here are a few tips for choosing survival seeds and plants for your survival garden:
   1. Plant lettuce during early spring. Reddish lettuce varieties have a greater resistance for cold weather.
   2. There are some types of peas that also tolerate cold weather well.
   3. Mustard greens, kale and other greens are a must. Just a couple rows can feed your family several meals each day.
   4. Beans are also a must. They’re extremely filling and packed with nutrients. They are great for all purposes, simply because they can be frozen for later.
   5. During the fall season, cabbage, broccoli and other cold tolerant veggies can be grown, in certain areas.
   6. Potatoes are another must-have for your survival garden. They’re easy to grow, and provide your family with a filling starch food perfect as an addition to any meal.
   7. Planting corn and some other staple crops serves two purposes. Each of these foods can be prepared in multiple ways, giving you variety during hard times. They also provide shade for your more tender crops, such as beans and squash.
   8. Tomatoes, both regular and cherries, are one of the most productive plants for any survival garden. Beefsteak is one variety of tomatoes that bears an abundance of fruit. Tomatoes are also one of the most trouble-free plants to grow, making them great for survival gardens.
   9. Add a variety of other veggies, such as cucumbers, parsley and carrots. These items will help to keep your salads interesting when roughing-it.
   10. Don’t forget about spices for seasoning and/or pickling your foods. Some popular ones include basil, cilantro and dill weed, which can be used daily for your everyday cooking.

Always keep variety in mind. It’ll be very important to you when you’re surviving on food storage and other survival foods. Survival gardens provide your family with healthy, organic fruits, vegetables and herbs to sustain any disaster.

Interested in taking the organic approach to grow your survival garden? The best way to ensure that your family’s eating organic produce is to grow it yourself. With Daily Bread Survival Seeds, you’re always prepared for long-term emergencies.

Note to Editor: http://www.dailybread.com/index/emergency-supply/name/garden-seeds is a direct link to the “Daily Bread Survival Seeds” in the link. It should go directly to survival seeds, not the home page.

Mosquitno BandZzz Really Work To Keep Mosquitoes Away!!

Getting Ready to go outside with his Mosquitno Spotz.

These have got to be the best item that I have ever tried. They really do keep the mosquitoes away!! They last a long time also. Mosquitno BandZzz are a really ingenious way to keep the pest away.They are a silicone rubber that is infused with an all-natural and pleasant smelling citronella oil. It will keep the mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and other flying insects away from you without being a bad thing to put on your children. Great for adults, too.

The Mosquitno Bandz last for a long time! You take it off when you come in and seal them back up in their baggie. They last up to 150 hours. The Spotz last up to 72 hours and you can also reuse them to if you seal them up in an air tight baggie. I love this idea. I have always hated the idea of spraying poison on us all to be able to go out at night. We usually would just end up never going out at night during the summer. With these we have been going out at night. Had a ton of fun setting off fireworks on the 4th of July and we have filled a few jars with lightning bugs! It is great knowing that we are using something that is safe for all of us. The citronella oil is safe for children to use.

Hunting Lightning Bugs With Glow In The dark Mosquitno Bandz!

These are a great thing to have if you love the outdoors. Go camping and have these to make your camping experience a lot more enjoyable. No nasty and itchy bites making you miserable.  Great for the whole family. Safe for you and works awesome. I know that we will be buying more of these and want to add a few to our bug-out bags. It would even be a good idea to keep some in the car to always have them on hand when you need them. You never know when you might be out somewhere are night in the summer and don't want to fight the nasty bugs! Anyone that enjoys the outdoors has to get some Mosquitno Bandz or Spotz!


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received Mosquitno BandZzz for free from Mosquitno BandZzz as coordinated by Deep Creek PR an Outdoor Industry Public Relations Company in consideration for review publication.

Map Reading & Land Navigation

Map Reading and Land Navigation was a free kindle book when I wrote this post. It is a must-have book for your survival book list!! Learn how to read a map and do land navigation as the army and other military does.
This old book does not show you the latest tools and equipment, but how to read maps and navigate with much less.