Changing the Blade in a Leatherman Skeletool, by Thomas Christianson
My favorite everyday carry (EDC) knife is actually a multi-tool: the Leatherman Skeletool. I like the convenience of carrying a combination tool that includes a pair of pliers and several screwdrivers with, as well as a blade. I first acquired the Skeletool in 2021, and reviewed it in an article published in SurvivalBlog at that […]
Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — December 6, 2023
Today is the birthday of pilot Dominic Salvatore “Don” Gentile. (December 6, 1920 – January 28, 1951). He was a World War II RAF and USAAF pilot who achieved fame as he came close to surpassing Eddie Rickenbacker‘s World War I record of 26 downed aircraft. He later served in the post-war U.S. Air Force. […]
How to Grow and Process Luffah Sponges, by St. Funogas
There are three types of people when it comes to luffah sponges: those who have no idea what they are, those who know what they are but think they’re for the kind of ladies who frequent health spas, and those who know they’re one of nature’s best all-around cleaning tools and natural scrub brushes. I’ve […]
Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — December 5, 2023
December 5, 1890, Director Fritz Lang—whose films, dealing with fate and man’s inevitable working out of his destiny, are considered masterpieces of visual composition—was born in Vienna. He is best known for the 1927 film Metropolis. — On December 5, 1952, a lethal smog began blanketing London, causing thousands of deaths; the incident prompted passage […]
Preparedness Ponderings, by 3AD Scout
With the current geopolitical situation in the world, I find myself pondering: “What else do I need to do to be better prepared?” For someone who has been preparing for about four decades, and lives on a small homestead, this is a hard question. I could stay the normal course and just add a bucket […]
Preparedness Notes for Monday — December 4, 2023
On December 4, 1679, English philosopher and political theorist Thomas Hobbes, who was perhaps best known for his political philosophy, died at age 91. — December 4th is the birthday of Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, (born 1912) an AVG “Flying Tiger” volunteer pilot for the Chinese Nationalist government, WWII Marine Corps aviator, and Medal of Honor […]
Therma Max Waffle Base Layer, by Thomas Christianson
Recently, I have been testing a Therma Max Waffle Base Layer. I have found it to be warm and comfortable for everyday wear during cold weather. It is one of many excellent modern base layer options. Rodney Dangerfield, The Great Escape, and The Maquis For a couple of hundred years or more, base-layer-like garments in […]
Recipe of the Week: Southern California Biscuits
The following recipe for Southern California Biscuits is from one of the 11 bonus books that will be included in the upcoming edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick: GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S BOOK of MENUS, RECIPES, and, HOUSEHOLD DISCOVERIES (Copyright 2023). This 255-page book has hundreds of recipes. The 2005-2023 SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick should […]
Preparedness Notes for Sunday — December 3, 2023
December 2, 1857 English writer Joseph Conrad, whose notable works included the novel Lord Jim (1900) and the novella Heart of Darkness (1902), was born. On December 3,1775, the first official US flag (the Grand Union Flag) was raised aboard naval vessel USS Alfred. On December 3, 1944, the Greek Civil War broke out in […]
The Watchman – Part 3, by James Durham
(Continued from Part 2. This concludes the article.) The Prepper Plan I just finished what I think is a solid 5-year prepper plan. I also then wrote a 5-year prepper supply / equipment plan to support the plan. The 5-year plan is a list of projects that I can think of that needs to be […]
