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- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: Security & Safety
- Topic: Home Security-General Tips & Ideas
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12483
Re: Home Security-General Tips & Ideas
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg 8 Tricks That Will Make Your Home Easier To Defend After SHTF https://urbansurvivalsite.com/tricks-that-will-make-your-home-easier-to-defend-after-shtf/ (SNIP) ... It won’t matter if you have six months of food, water, and medical sup...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:44 pm
- Forum: Medical Concerns
- Topic: Animal Bites
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7068
Animal Bites
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48094101401_b804263f3b_m.jpg How to Treat Animal Bites While in the Wild https://rethinksurvival.com/how-to-treat-animal-bites-while-in-the-wild/ (SNIP) ... One thing that many people often overlook when it comes to survival skills is how to manage animal bites w...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:38 pm
- Forum: Communications-Phones-Mail-Internet
- Topic: Ham Radios
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12996
Re: Ham Radios
https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg What Is The Best Ham Radio For Preppers? https://www.askaprepper.com/what-is-the-best-ham-radio-for-preppers/ For those who are just delving into the world of ham radio though, it doesn’t take long to realize you’re being swept away wi...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:34 pm
- Forum: Medicines & Home Remedies
- Topic: Medical Salves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5229
Re: Medical Salves
https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg How To Make A Black Drawing Salve For When SHTF https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-make-a-black-drawing-salve-for-when-shtf/ (SNIP) ... Normally infections can be dealt with using topical antibiotic creams available at a pharmacy or by...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:28 pm
- Forum: Livestock
- Topic: Livestock-General Discussion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3296
Re: Livestock-General Discussion
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52636654871_a3f41dc816_m.jpg Basic Livestock Vetting https://ia904704.us.archive.org/8/items/Backwoods_Home/Basic%20livestock%20vetting...By%20Marcella%20Shaffer.pdf A magazine article cannot replace the skills and wisdom of a veterinari-an, but there are many me...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: Foraging
- Topic: Poision Ivy & Poision Oak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4778
Re: Poision Ivy & Poision Oak
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52636654871_a3f41dc816_m.jpg Avoiding the misery of Poison Oak https://ia804704.us.archive.org/8/items/Backwoods_Home/Avoiding%20the%20misery%20of%20poison%20oak...by%20Gary%20F.%20Arnet%2C%20D.D.S..pdf (BIG SNIP) ... Anyone who has ever experienced a rash from p...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:09 pm
- Forum: Heat & Winter
- Topic: Kerosene Heaters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3219
Re: Kerosene Heaters
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50644612813_306b0c251d_m.jpg Off Grid Heating – How Does a Kerosene Heater Work? https://alphasurvivalist.net/how-does-a-kerosene-heater-work/ The easiest way to fix a kerosene heater is to fully understand how it works. This post explains exactly that so you’ll ...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:05 pm
- Forum: Heat & Winter
- Topic: Kerosene Heaters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3219
Re: Kerosene Heaters
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50644612813_306b0c251d_m.jpg Off Grid Heating – Care and Maintenance of a Kerosene Heater https://alphasurvivalist.net/care-and-maintenance-of-a-kerosene-heater/ Maintaining your kerosene heater regularly will ensure it operates safely and produces heat efficient...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:03 pm
- Forum: Heat & Winter
- Topic: Kerosene Heaters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3219
Kerosene Heaters
Great printable PDF at the link! Consumer Protection Safety Commission CPSC Stresses Kerosene Heater Safety https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5052.pdf U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION • (800) 638-2772 • www.cpsc.gov • www.SaferProducts.gov CPSC Stresses Kerosene Heater Safety If you ...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:23 pm
- Forum: Fuels-Types of
- Topic: Fat Wood
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3951
Re: Fat Wood
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg Fatwood: What Is It and Why You Need It https://urbansurvivalsite.com/fatwood-what-is-it-and-why-you-need-it/ (SNIP) ...there is another very important aspect to making fire. In fact, it is the very foundation on which a fire is built...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:20 pm
- Forum: Fuels-Types of
- Topic: Wood as a Fuel
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8018
Re: Wood as a Fuel
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48094101401_b804263f3b_m.jpg A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Wood https://rethinksurvival.com/comprehensive-guide-collecting-wood/ (SNIP) ... in a survival situation, especially if it’s followed by an infrastructure collapse, wood-fire stoves will be your bes...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:14 pm
- Forum: Community & Family
- Topic: Stay Alone or Organize with Others?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6247
Re: Stay Alone or Organize with Others?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg How To Build A Disaster Survival Team https://urbansurvivalsite.com/how-to-build-a-disaster-survival-team/ (SNIP) ... While there might be times when someone has to survive on their own, such as having their vehicle slide off the road...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:06 pm
- Forum: Water: Purifying
- Topic: Water Purification: Distillation & Distillers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7002
Re: Water Purification: Distillation & Distillers
https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg Easy DIY Water Purification System For Under $20 https://www.askaprepper.com/easy-diy-water-purification-system-for-under-20/ This water purifier relies on the water to be heated to a point in which pathogens would be killed, and failu...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:00 pm
- Forum: Prepping-Getting Started
- Topic: Things to Think About, When Prepping
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9994
Re: Things to Think About, When Prepping
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg 7 Hidden Dangers that Could Ruin Your Survival Plans https://urbansurvivalsite.com/hidden-dangers-ruin-survival-plans/ In most scenarios, the unseen risks – the ones you don’t expect and don’t prepare for – are the most dangerous risk...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:56 pm
- Forum: Fire Safety
- Topic: Wild Fires
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5467
Wild Fires
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg How To Survive A Wildfire https://urbansurvivalsite.com/how-to-survive-a-wildfire/ (SNIP) ... The best way to survive a wildfire is to not get caught, and the best defense is knowledge and preparation. Wildfires are no respecters of p...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Items
- Topic: Zip Ties . . . .
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3809
Re: Zip Ties . . . .
Looks like Urban Survival has updated their zip tie article: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg 24 Survival Uses for Zip Ties https://urbansurvivalsite.com/16-survival-uses-for-zip-ties/ (SNIP) ... Zip ties come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, but just remember ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:10 pm
- Forum: Fire Starters
- Topic: Fire Starter-Lighters
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3566
Fire Starter-Lighters
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50644612813_306b0c251d_m.jpg Best Survival Lighters – Selection Guide https://alphasurvivalist.net/best-survival-lighters/ (SNIP) ... not every lighter is suitable for use as a survival lighter and it would be foolish to put all your faith in one that is neither ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:04 pm
- Forum: Fire Starters
- Topic: Fire Starter-Pistons
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3082
Fire Starter-Pistons
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50644612813_306b0c251d_m.jpg Fire Piston – Everything You Will Ever Need to Know About It! https://alphasurvivalist.net/fire-piston/ While there are many ways to make fire in the wild, the fire piston has always been a favorite among preppers and survivalists. Th...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:01 pm
- Forum: Fire Starters
- Topic: Fire Starter-Sticks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3202
Fire Starter-Sticks
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50644612813_306b0c251d_m.jpg How to Start a Fire With Sticks https://alphasurvivalist.net/starting-a-fire-with-sticks/ (SNIP) ... If you thought it was as easy as rubbing two sticks together to instantly produce fire, then you’ve obviously been watching too many ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:56 pm
- Forum: Fire Starters
- Topic: Fire Starters-Flint & Steel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1561
Re: Fire Starters-Flint & Steel
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50644612813_306b0c251d_m.jpg Ferro Rods – The Ultimate Fire Starters https://alphasurvivalist.net/ferro-rods/ (SNIP) ... In this post, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Ferro rod. We also highlight what we at Alpha Survivalist believe to be F...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:53 pm
- Forum: Fire Starters
- Topic: Fire Starter: Matches
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4217
Re: Fire Starter: Matches
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50644612813_306b0c251d_m.jpg Waterproof Matches – The Ultimate Survival Match! https://alphasurvivalist.net/waterproof-matches/ (BIG Snip) ... waterproof matches are a ‘must have’ too. They’re extremely affordable, especially if you make them yourself. They’re sm...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Meat Processing-After the Kill
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5735
Meat Processing-After the Kill
https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg 11 Meat Processing Mistakes You Are Probably Making Right Now https://www.askaprepper.com/11-meat-processing-mistakes-you-are-probably-making-right-now/ (SNIP) ... Most folks have no idea the mistakes they are making when processing an...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:42 pm
- Forum: Grains & Grain Products
- Topic: Food Item: Flour
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17673
Re: Food Item: Flour
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg How to Store Flour so it Lasts Over a Decade https://urbansurvivalsite.com/how-to-store-flour/ While flour is considered a non-perishable food, it typically has a shelf life of about 6 months in its original packaging. But when stored...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:38 pm
- Forum: Fuels-Types of
- Topic: Charcoal as a Fuel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4180
Re: Charcoal as a Fuel
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg 9 Easy Steps to Make Your Own Charcoal https://urbansurvivalsite.com/9-easy-steps-make-charcoal/ One of the simplest and most popular ways to cook without power is with a charcoal grill. But what if you run out of charcoal? If you’re ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:34 pm
- Forum: Security & Safety
- Topic: How to Make Gun Powder & Bullets
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2737
Re: How to Make Gun Powder & Bullets
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg How to Make Gunpowder Step by Step (With Pics) https://urbansurvivalsite.com/make-gunpowder-steps-pics/ (SNIP) ... The basic mix of gunpowder is universal and made of three main ingredients. There are no modifications that need to be ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:30 pm
- Forum: Nuclear Attacks
- Topic: Faraday cage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11370
Re: Faraday cage
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg How To Build The Poor Man’s Faraday Cage https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-build-the-poor-mans-faraday-cage/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=AAP (SNIP) there is a constant threat that could take these devices away from us. It is...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:21 pm
- Forum: Security & Safety
- Topic: Gray Man-How to Stay Under the Radar
- Replies: 3
- Views: 977
Re: Gray Man-How to Stay Under the Radar
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48050040347_2767649dfd_m.jpg The Advantage of Being Underestimated https://www.theorganicprepper.com/being-underestimated/ Being underestimated can be incredibly frustrating sometimes. If you’re a guy reading this, ask any woman you know, and she’ll tell you. But...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:49 pm
- Forum: Food: Family Food Storage-Assorted Topic
- Topic: Mistakes in Food Storage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5658
Re: Mistakes in Food Storage
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Emergency Food https://urbansurvivalsite.com/mistakes-to-avoid-when-buying-emergency-food/ (SNIP) ... While it is a good idea to stock up emergency food for your household, there are certain mistakes th...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:39 pm
- Forum: Grains & Grain Products
- Topic: Food Item: Bread
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6580
Re: Food Item: Bread
For info on how to make Cattail Bread go here:
https://www.emergencyhomepreparation.org/viewtopic.php?p=17113#p17113
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:38 pm
- Forum: Food: Recipes
- Topic: Bread Recipes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8649
Re: Bread Recipes
For info on how to make Cattail Bread go here:
https://www.emergencyhomepreparation.org/viewtopic.php?p=17113#p17113
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: Foraging
- Topic: Cattails (Wild)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3339
Re: Cattails (Wild)
For info on how to make Cattail Bread go here:
https://www.emergencyhomepreparation.org/viewtopic.php?p=17113#p17113
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: Foraging
- Topic: Bread From BackYard Plants
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1474
Re: Bread From BackYard Plants
https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg How To Grind Cattails And Make Bread https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-grind-cattails-and-make-bread/ (SNIP) ... Cattail bread is not only delicious, but it’s a perfect item to have on hand in a survival situation. Here’s how to make ...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:11 pm
- Forum: Cooking Without Electricity
- Topic: Cooking Without Electric-General Info
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3663
Re: Cooking Without Electric-General Info
https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg What Foods You Should Never Cook Inside https://www.askaprepper.com/what-foods-you-should-never-cook-inside/ Cooking indoors offers many benefits, particularly if you are in a survival situation in which you don’t have electricity to p...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:07 pm
- Forum: Foraging
- Topic: Helpful Trees for Survival
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4434
Re: Helpful Trees for Survival
https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg The Most Common Edible Trees Growing In Your State https://www.askaprepper.com/the-most-common-edible-trees-growing-in-your-state/ (SNIP) ... The forest around us supplies us with many edible plants and trees that we can forage and eat...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: Food: Specific Food Item Hint
- Topic: Food Item: Baking Soda
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6020
Re: Food Item: Baking Soda
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg 50 Survival Uses for Baking Soda https://urbansurvivalsite.com/survival-uses-for-baking-soda/ Baking soda might seem like it is just a humble baking ingredient, but this inexpensive item has plenty of survival uses, as well. (SNIP) .....
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: Herbs & Spices
- Topic: Food Item: Salt
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6788
Re: Food Item: Salt
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48257506856_a90ec1420c_m.jpg 23 Reasons To Stockpile Salt https://urbansurvivalsite.com/20-uses-for-salt/ As a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride, salt is necessary for human life. Before refrigeration, it was the primary means of food preservation, an...
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: Medicines & Home Remedies
- Topic: Home Remedies
- Replies: 46
- Views: 197675
Re: Home Remedies
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg How To Make A Pain-Relieving Willow Bark Tincture https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-make-a-pain-relieving-willow-bark-tincture/ Willow tree bark tincture is a pain reliever that’s easy to make. As the main ingredient found in aspirin...
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: Grains & Grain Products
- Topic: Food Item: Flour
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17673
Re: Food Item: Flour
For info on how to make ZUCCHINI FLOUR, go here:
Food: Specific Food Item Hint Grains & Grain Products :: Flour
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:01 pm
- Forum: Grains & Grain Products
- Topic: Food Item: Flour
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17673
Re: Food Item: Flour
https://live.staticflickr.com/7916/31631772997_fe20f66db2_m.jpg How to Make Zucchini Flour (also know as Amish Flour) https://commonsensehome.com/zucchini-flour/ Zucchini flour is a great way to use up those overgrown zucchini, plus it's low carb and gluten free. We'll share how to make it and how ...
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:25 pm
- Forum: Rodents, Rats, Mice, Bugs and other annoying critters
- Topic: Ticks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4387
Re: Ticks
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52715451378_609e6dc307_m.jpg Hat Tip: https://2img.net/u/4012/74/26/49/smiles/3842181738.gif to 'Rick1', over at EHP-D: 7 Natural Ways To Repel Ticks https://www.farmersalmanac.com/7-natural-tick-remedies-work-27452 (SNIP) ... Try these natural and effective ways...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: Medicines & Home Remedies
- Topic: Shelf Life of Meds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13315
Re: Shelf Life of Meds
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52710639880_bcef016386_m.jpg Shelf-Life Extension Program https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/2018/11/tips-and-tricks-shelf-life-extension.html (SNIP) ... Have you ever wondered about those "use by" dates printed on the bottles of your prescriptions an...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: Medicines & Home Remedies
- Topic: Antibiotics
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11824
Re: Antibiotics
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52710639880_bcef016386_m.jpg Where to Purchase Medical Supplies https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/2023/01/where-to-purchase-medical-supplies.html (SNIP) ... So, how does one acquire antibiotics? (SNIP) ... If you cannot persuade your physician to prescribe eme...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: Medicines & Home Remedies
- Topic: Antibiotics
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11824
Re: Antibiotics
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52710639880_bcef016386_m.jpg Antibiotic Chart to Guide Acquisition https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/2021/09/antibiotic-chart-to-guide-acquisition.html (SNIP) ... I thought this chart might be helpful in considering common conditions for which you will want to...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:53 pm
- Forum: Medicines & Home Remedies
- Topic: Antibiotics
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11824
Re: Antibiotics
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52710639880_bcef016386_m.jpg Acquiring Antibiotics https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/2021/03/acquiring-antibiotics.html (SNIP) ... Dr Cynthia Koelker, author of Armageddon Medicine, recommends storing the following quantities of these antibiotics for a family ...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Hunting-General Info
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1433
Re: Hunting-General Info
Hat Tip: https://7img.net/users/4012/74/26/49/smiles/3842181738.gif to 'Rick1', over at EHP-D: https://live.staticflickr.com/4822/31461737277_329bbd3029_m.jpg How to Hunt With Just About Anything https://theprepperjournal.com/2018/09/26/how-to-hunt-with-just-about-anything/ Life is unpredictable — ...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Dairy
- Topic: Milk-Liquid & Powder
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1583
Re: Milk-Liquid & Powder
To find out how to make BUTTER from powdered milk, go here:
https://www.emergencyhomepreparation.org/viewtopic.php?f=312&t=199&p=17097#p17097
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:30 pm
- Forum: Dairy
- Topic: Food Item: Butter & Ghee
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14825
Re: Food Item: Butter & Ghee
Home Garden DIY How To Make Butter From Powdered Milk https://homegardendiy.com/how-to-make-butter-from-powdered-milk/ I couldn’t belive you could make butter from powdered milk so I had to test it out for myself. (yes, I did actually get my hands dirty and made a batch). My hubby couldn’t believe ...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:38 pm
- Forum: Food: Family Food Storage-Assorted Topic
- Topic: Refrigeration-Alternate Ideas to Keep Foods Cold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12301
Re: Refrigeration-Alternate Ideas to Keep Foods Cold
https://live.staticflickr.com/4858/32529106478_4705bd76cb_m.jpg Stop Using Ice In Your Cooler And How To Modify A Cooler For Hunting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7AJgDVhmw4 This video talks about how to make a normal cooler into a super cooler that keeps things cold for weeks! I also explain wh...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:29 pm
- Forum: Storage Ideas
- Topic: Small Spaces-Storage Solutions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15953
Re: Small Spaces-Storage Solutions
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48050040347_2767649dfd_m.jpg Small Space Prepping: How to Store Lots of Supplies in a Little Home or Apartment https://www.theorganicprepper.com/small-space-prepping-supplies/ As budgets get tighter, more people downsize. You may find yourself living in a small s...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: Bags-'Bug Out Bags', '72 Hour Bags' & Other Emergency Bags
- Topic: 'Bug-Out-Bags'-'Get Home Bags'-BackbacksDuffle Bags-Gen Info
- Replies: 29
- Views: 25300
Re: 'Bug-Out-Bags'-'Get Home Bags'-BackbacksDuffle Bags-Gen Info
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4890/45488650835_5a17eda7c4_m.jpg What I Found When I Opened Up My Bug Out Supplies https://www.askaprepper.com/what-i-found-when-i-opened-up-my-bug-out-supplies/ (SNIP) ... I always kept my bug-out gear in my Ody van, but recently sold it and had to clean out all my ...