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| Generators | ||
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| Generators provide power for running machinery, heating systems and light. | ||
| Generators | ||
| Firewood | ||
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| firewood and firewood gathering tools are one of the most reliable heat sources in history. Dating back to caveman times, the value of fire has been long celebrated as a raw materials necessity. | ||
| firewood and tinder | ||
| firewood chopping tools |
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| Lamp Oil |
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| lamp oil comes in a variety of types and is used for providing fuel for wick lanterns. modern lamp oils are generally unscented and smokeless for maximum light distribution | ||
| Lamp Oil | ||
| Portable Fuel |
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| portable fuel, including solids, liquids, butane, kerosene, gasoline provide fuel for cooking devices and other useful survival items. As useful consumables, they won't stay around long if access to supplies becomes limited for any reason | ||
| Portable Fuel | ||
| Propane heater heads and heating systems |
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| When it gets cold, there are a number of ways to stay warm. Heater heads attached to propane cylinders provide relatively efficient heat and are nice to have around when the lights go out. | ||
| Propane Heater Heads | ||
| Propane Cylinders |
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| Propane is a versatile fuel and cylinders are somewhat portable, depending on size. Larger capacity cannisters can provide cooking fuel for an extensive period of time and are designed to fit many cooking appliances and tools | ||
| Propane Cylinders | ||
| Lantern mantles and wicks |
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| Mantles and wicks are vital if you plan on using kerosene lanterns for indoor or outdoor lighting. Manufactured wicks are much better than most improvised alternatives. | ||
| Mantles | ||
| Cook stoves and camp stoves |
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| Without power, cooking becomes a challenge. Cookstoves are small enough to be portable and can readily cook food that otherwise might be spoiled. Food is one of the necessities of life, and cooking food properly is made easier with the right tools | ||
| Cookstoves | ||
| Propane handles, connectors and accessories |
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| Propane handles and accessories are useful to maximize the utility of any propane based system. Handles are useful for heating, sterilization and other tasks. As manufactured items, they are not easily replaceable and are high utility | ||
| Propane Handles | ||
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| Gas cans are useful when transfering fuel to vehicles or between them. The ability to store fuel can make the trip to a destination much safer. Gasoline can also be used in many cookstoves. | ||
| Gas Cans | ||
| Batteries of all sizes | ||
| Conventional batteries | ||
| 38 | ||
| conventional batteries are useful for small items and don't require pre-charging | ||
| Batteries of all sizes | ||
| solar batteries and rechargeable batteries | ||
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| solar power is useful for powering a localized area and can increase quality of life substantially. Rechargeable batteries work well with solar charging systems and can hold mobile power as needed | ||
| solar and rechargeable | ||
| Matches |
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| Primitive, effective, and with the ability to start a fire from scratch. Matches are a key survival tool and are not dependent on power consumption whatsoever. When its time to light that fire, you can, with traditional matches | ||
| Matches | ||
| Flashlights lightsticks and torches | ||
| Flashlights |
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| Flashlights are useful for identifying other people, finding your way around a dark building or forest and are the most versatile and convenient form of portable light. While only as good as their batteries and bulbs, they are quite useful. Solar and mechanical flashlights are also options in this area. | ||
| Flashlights | ||
| Lightsticks |
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| Lightsticks are very high utility items and can provide up to several hours of luminescence within a localized area. They are reliable, lightweight and highly portable as well as being an item which can be readied quickly | ||
| Lightsticks | ||
| Torches | ||
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| When life gets primitive, a torch can light the way. In additon to providing light, they are also useful for carrying fire, which is helpful if you have a larger encampment . Modern torches include cutting torches which are very useful for doing repairs and salvage. | ||
| Candles |
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| An early form of portable fire and light, candles are very useful items and come in a wide range of sizes which are suitable for various uses. Lightweight, or long burning candles are an excellent reserve lighting and fire source | ||
| Candles | ||
| Lantern Hangers |
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| A lantern hanger allows a lantern to be easily suspended from a tree or other elevated position which both frees a person from carrying it, and provides an extended area of light expansion | ||
| Lantern Hangers | ||
| Fuel Heat and Light |
| Fuel and light are at the top of the demand charts overall. Fire is perhaps the most basic necessity of survival and is on par with food and water in most environments. Without heat the body will quickly succumb to hypothermia, without fire food quality is diminished and many foods become inedible or have a very short shelf life. Lighting is essential to function after the sun goes down. Fuel provides the basic power for many modern devices, from basic devices which increase survival and comfort on up to the ability to drive machinery which can repair items, generate electricity, provide transport and meet the needs of almost every device invented in the industrial era. |
