Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook : Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis
by Three Rivers Press
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Paperback (22 October, 2002)
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Use it only as a start
I always liked this book, but a question has arisen about the completeness of the protein in dried milk.Seems that in the process of dehydrating the milk, the protein is largely deactivated.So, it would be a mistake to stock up heavily on the four items mentioned but is better to use more of a variety of foods.Another question is about food allergies arising from a daily heavy consumption of wheat.This is one of the most common food allergies but most people eat more of a variety and allergies to one item don't tend to build up, but with that heavy consumption of one food on a daily basis they could.Another thing to consider is cooking times when fuel might be in short supply or nonexistent.Shortage of food is likely to go hand in hand with fuel shortages.It is better to store many food items that don't have to be well cooked or very thorougly processed. I suggest people buy this book for the valuable information in it but very carefully think about the drawbacks and drastically alter this plan for themselves.The author does list other items to store and suggests best length of storage....read this section carefully. Learn about basics of good nutrition and walk through a grocery store for ideas of what foods might be stored.You can get your storage items in other places than the grocery store, but it will give you some ideas at least. ... Read more

Isbn: 0761563679
Sales Rank: 76068
Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Emergency food supply    4. Emergency water supply    5. Reference    6. Safety    7. Survival skills    8. Cooking / Reference   

Mag Instrument RX1019 Heavy-Duty Rechargeable Flashlight System
by Mag Instrument
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Tools & Hardware
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You don't think about flashlights until you need one, and then it's too late to worry about dead batteries. Mag Instrument's rechargeable system guarantees light, features a top-of-the-line flashlight, and delivers up to 1,000 hours of battery life. The flashlight changes from spotlight to floodlight with a turn of the head, and the 360-degree charging ring allows it to be mounted and recharged in any position. High-grade O-rings at each opening ensure resistance to water and shock. The durable hard-anodized finish protects the light from the sort of bumps and knocks that can happen in the dark. The system includes a recharging cradle, a rechargeable battery pack, two mounting brackets, a 110-volt AC converter, and a 12-volt DC cigarette-lighter adapter. ... Read more

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• High-intensity adjustable light beam
• Delivers up to 1,000 hours of battery life
• Sealed O-rings for water and shock resistance
• 360-degree charging ring recharges in any position

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Best Flashlight Ever
I have owned this flashlight for over 20 years.It is the most dependable light ever.It was given to my dad from the police chief of our city.I now live in his house and it hangs on the wall next to the door always charged and ready.If there is ever a blackout, you know right where it is and you know it is ready.We all reach for it several times a day.I just bought a new one to put at my other door.It is dependable and sturdy and can be used as a weapon if needed.Best light I have ever owned.You will wonder how you ever got along without it.

INCREDIBLE light!!!
I have been a home inspector for 19 years.About 14 years ago, I bought a mag rechargeable.In all of those years of crawling under hundreds of houses, banging that light against rocks, floor joists, and in one case, an agitated field RAT, this thing has NEVER failed me.
I am looking at buying a second one, and only my FOURTH battery after ALL of those years!!! One of the reasons for buying another one is that the switch finally failed, and I REFUSE to use a 'lesser' light while I am having this one repaired. The times that I have had to use my backup regular flashlight (a pretty decent rayovac roughneck), it has been like being 'blind' under a house! The pure BRIGHTNESS is amazing!The spot focus on this light is very precise, though I have found that some bulbs focus better than others.
These things are also TOUGH...I have dropped mine a couple of DOZEN times onto concrete and asphalt (yep!!! I am clumsy!)And that WILL sometimes kill a bulb..But the flashlight is almost indestructible!If you could just SEE how battered and scarred this thing IS, you wouldn't believe it still works!
You will NOT be disappointed in this flashlight!It is the BEST investment that I have made in equipment EVER!!!
ENJOY!

Safety for Women
This will be the second one I've owned.The first one I had for 10 years and left on a bus, by accident.It is the best deterrent one could hope for.When your carrying it like a cop with your hand at the lamp ready to flash it in someones face to stun them with the light, pop them on the forehead to get their attention, or knock them to the ground using it like a baseball bat.Men look at you very differently, a bit scared and not cat calling and blowing you kisses. ... Read more

Asin: B00002N6SM
Subjects:  1. Flashlights    2. (Flash Lights)    3. Camping Accessories   

Motorola T5420 Rechargeable 2-Way Radios (Pair)
by Motorola
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Electronics
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The compact, black Motorola TalkAbout T5420 two-way radio helps you keep in touch with family and friends within a range of up to two miles. With 14 Family Radio Service (FRS) channels and 38 privacy codes, you can communicate easily with minimal interference from other radios.

The T5420 has a number of useful features such as a backlit LED display with icons, a transmit LED indicator, and a single-pin audio accessory connector to connect a headset. Its audible call alert informs you of an incoming call for phone-like convenience. The T5420 is capable of VOX hands-free use with optional accessories.

This radio is powered by rechargeable ni-cad batteries. It includes two ni-cad batteries, a transformer, a desktop charger, and two pocket insert adapters.

The T5420is backed by a one-year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• VOX (hands free) capable
• 14 channels
• 2-mile range
• 38 sub-channels
• 5 audible call tones

Reviews (6)

I recommed this product
I have been using the T5420 Talkabout for a year now and it still works great! You shouldn't expect to have an exact 2 mile radius unless you are in an open area - no obstructions, trees, walls, mountains, etc.

These radios come in handy when my friends and I go on long drives since it helps us keep in touch with each other across vehicles. We also use it during outdoor activities such as biking, skiing and snowboarding because these areas usually don't have cellphone coverage.

Useless
What a disappointment.These don't work in 1/2 of the range advertised, and they eat 6 "AA" batteries in less than 2 hours (not constant talk time).Even with rechargables, the incredibly low battery life makes them useless.

Broke the first day
The range is good only in wide open space.

The PTT button broke the first day of use. ... Read more

Asin: B00005YXCV
Subjects:  1. talkabout, Talk About, T-5420, Single, FRS, 2 way, way    2. T5100, T5200, T5320    3. 2-Way Radio (Two way, 2Way, 2 way, Walky Talky, Walkie Talkie)