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Stay Safe and Aware with Weather Radios June 2015

Letter from the Managing Editor Support Camp Patriot Herbal Preparation & Spiritual Preparation Even though summer time can be packed with a variety of things that are out of the normal scope of life, preparedness never seems to take a vacation. In fact, visiting family, spending more time with the children and the longer hours of daylight can give us even more opportunities to share the prudence of being well prepared.

There are actually many Year Round Family Prepping Activities in which you can be involved. Summer just happens to be a time well suited to practice some of them. You’ll be making an important impact if you can involve the next generation in these activities – make them fun, make them memorable and you will help to instill preparedness in ways you may not consciously be aware. For instance, the phrase Put your Shoes on the Shelf takes on a generational mantra after reading the heartfelt article by that same title.

And while the days are a bit longer, why not get your hands busy and give the DIY projects in this issue a try!

The budget minded gardener in you may enjoy learning How to: Build a Simple Cold Frame (from salvaged materials!)or the pioneering home-maker/gourmet-food-storage chef of the house might like to learn How to: Make Home-made Vanilla Extract. And if gearing up has you leary of the price tags, you’ll enjoy learning How to: Invest in Gear (without breaking your budget)! During the heat of the day it may be a good time to stay and organize your food storage. We bring you a Product Review: of the The Can Organizer to help you learn about a product that fits most budgets and most pantries.

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How to - Make REAL Homemade Vanilla Extract

By Donna Miller, Millers Grain House

I’ve heard that Vanilla Extract was used as a perfume by the young pioneer girls. They would dab it behind their ears and on their wrists in order to impress upon a young suitor that they were well versed in the kitchen and thus could appear to be a ‘good catch’. I’m not sure if this worked, or if it still does, but the smell of a good, high quality vanilla extract does seem to have that ‘come hither’ quality while it’s being used in the kitchen. The smell of sugar cookies baking in the oven sure does tend to draw a crowd into the kitchen, doesn’t it? Seems to me that this is a sound principle to attract or choose a mate.

onto the dry dark glass bottle and set it aside.

The imitation vanilla extract just doesn’t quite seem to cut it, though. It doesn’t have the same depth of flavor or full bodied aroma that the real vanilla extract has. Even though the price tag may entice you to buy the imitation, you can make your own REAL vanilla extract at home for just about the same price as the tiny bottle of the fake stuff and enjoy it much more.

Here is what you’ll need to make Home-made Vanilla Extract: •Vodka (amount varies upon extract container being used) •6-8 Real Vanilla Beans •A dark glass jar with secure lid capable of holding approx. 8 to 10oz but not more.

•A sharp knife •Label and marker or pen.

Begin by making the label for the bottle before the bottle gets any condensation or drips on the outside.

Check your calendar and count 6 weeks from today.

The Label should read: “Vanilla Extract – use after _______ (6 weeks from today’s date).” Now secure it

Now using the Real Vanilla Beans and slice them lengthwise with a sharp knife to filet open the inside where the bean pod reveals the smaller, real vanilla beans.

If the jar you are using is a shorter than the length of your vanilla beans, you can cut them in half after fileting the pods open as in this picture in order to make them fit.

taste like vanilla and you will be disappointed. Use as you would in any recipe that calls for vanilla extract.

A few tips & tricks: Store new/unused Vanilla Beans in an air tight zipper bag and Mason jar. Keep in a dark, cool place but not refrigerated.

Now place all the sliced Real Vanilla Beans into the empty jar.

If they become hardened and difficult to cut (due to poor storage or old age) simply rub unflavored oil on the outer pod and keep in an airtight bag for 24 hours. Then soak the oiled pods overnight (8hrs) in warm water before beginning to use them in an extract.

The best time to begin a new batch is when you see you are about half way through the jar you currently are using.

You can of course make Real Vanilla Extract in larger quantities. Our usual amount is about 16oz using 12 Vanilla Beans.

The beans can be left in the extract jar as you use it or removed to begin a new batch. We like to leave them in because the extract becomes more potent as time progresses.

Fill the jar completely with vodka. Be sure to cover all of the beans completely with the Vodka leaving none of them above the liquid line.

I’ve placed my (momentarily) on the window sill so you can see through the dark glass and understand this instruction.

Finally – place this jar in a dark cabinet or pantry that you will see almost daily. DO NOT leave this in the sunlight or out on the counter.

Each day for the next six (6) weeks, you will shake the soon-to-be extract until after the date on the label. Resist the temptation to use it before that date, it will not

Used or previously extracted Vanilla Beans can be used a second time in a new batch, but are ‘weaker’ so you will need to use twice as many beans than were used once before.

Do not use a vanilla LINKS bean for extract more than twice.

After they’ve been used twice, let them dry and place them in a jar of sugar. Shake the jar of sugar daily for 6 weeks for equal distribution. You have now created “Vanilla Sugar” which is a lovely treat on and in many things!

Making home-made vanilla is actually quite easy. It is however, a lesson in patience and self-discipline; it is most certainly not an activity with instant gratification.

But as you can see, the back to basics approach not only lends itself to a higher quality Vanilla Extract, but you can reuse and repurpose spent Vanilla Beans thus stretching your budget. Everyone loves higher quality for lesser price. Practicing what earlier generations did and making things as home-made often has that outcome.

Build a Simple Cold Frame From Straw Bales and Scavenged Materials

By Amy Barker Last December I decided to build a simple cold frame to see if it would be possible to grow fresh greens through the winter. I live in the mountains of North Carolina, and this was my first full winter here, so I was unsure if it was possible. To my surprise it was possible and very inexpensive. It may not be the prettiest thing, but in the cold days of February, it was awfully nice to be able to see something green and eat a freshly picked salad.

We started with 6 bales of straw. That was really our only expense, aside from soil, and (it) came up to about $30 at Home Depot. My boyfriend then built a wooden frame from leftover wood we had from prior projects, to make sure that the windows would sit flat on the bales. For the glass we simply used 2 old windows that we scavenged.

In very cold weather (single digits) we would cover it at night with a tarp. But we found that it really kept a consistent temperature that made the plants happy, even when there was snow. Next year we will likely be making an additional one, or a larger one, as it proved to be such a success.

We set the bales up in a rectangle, with no spaces between them. He then laid the wooden frame on the top and pushed it down so it was secure. We then filled the inside with soil and compost to about 3 inches deep. I dropped the seeds in, put the windows on top and crossed my fingers!

It worked. All late winter into spring we have been enjoying fresh arugula, mache, and chard. I also planted garlic for a harvest later this year. I did plant bok choi as well, but we had a very cold snap for a while, and it didn’t make it. Everything else flourished.

I am now using the cold frame to start seeds, and in a few weeks, we’ll be disassembling it and using the straw bales for straw bale gardening this spring and summer.

The bales will be nicely conditioned by the time we start planting in them, and won’t need nearly as much preplanting conditioning as is normally suggested. The garlic and chard will continue to grow in the soil left behind. And next year, we’ll start all over again!

How to Invest in Gear

Without Breaking your Budget

By Jason Hunt, CampCraft

When one begins their journey into the study of survival and preparedness skills for emergency situations, long term self-reliance, or leisure, they typically tend to try to get off as cheaply as possible when it comes to obtaining quality gear. While this is understandable at the off set, as you think of the uncertainty of yet another hobby being a lasting one (this is where you look at the treadmill serving as an extension of your closet) it's a short lived thought process once you get in some serious dirt time. Upon further reading, study and training you soon learn that cheap gear is just that: cheap. It's nothing you would want to bet your life on or expect to use long term in an off grid scenario. With so many voices in the world telling you what's “the best�, it leads to a lot of confusion that typically ends up with a lot of bad purchases as you strive to find what works for you.

Allow me to share my experience with a few pieces of gear that will hopefully save you some headaches and prove to be invaluable pieces of kit for you over the long term.

What if I told you that there are some pieces of kit that are multipurpose with uses well beyond their intended use; that can be had at an affordable price or possibly made yourself that will last you for years to come? It sounds almost too good to be true doesn't it? Well it's not and when I share these simple pieces of kit with you (ones you may have already considered), I'll expect you to reconsider them in light of this information. As a professional wilderness skills instructor, I get access to a lot of different equipment and get a lot of free stuff and demos. Many of these products are junk, plain and simple. It's not that the idea wasn't good, although some were not; it was the craftsmanship that really ruined them. When looking for gear that works you shouldn't always look for the latest and greatest fad, but should instead investigate what has worked over time and glean from the examples of those that have gone before us. For example, we know that wool clothing works well for keeping us warm, even when wet. This example has been tested and proven over thousands of years of trial and error; as a matter of fact, John the Baptist is even recorded as wearing camel's wool clothing in the Bible.

So, we know the stuff works; we just need to learn how to use it most effectively.

The following pieces of kit I'm about to share with you are actually quite simplistic and have been proven effective from those we read about in the Bible all the way through to the Long Hunters of the American Frontier.

The Haversack Also known as a possible pouch, diddy bag or day bag, it's probably one of the most useful pouches ever conceived. The haversack has been considered a part of the E.D.C. (Every Day Carry) since at least Biblical times (Luke 22:35-37). Ranging in standard usage as a way to carry snacks, money, shot, tools, wild edibles and other such accouterments, its multipurpose uses are just as valuable. It can be used as a mat to sit or kneel on; as a pillow; as a way to carry water, and more recently as a means of splinting and immobilizing injured extremities (See Pathfinder Wilderness First Aid). Styles range from finger woven materials of burlap to leather and canvas which can be waxed or turned into oilcloth. I have used several styles over my years of wilderness tramping and even improvised a few out of feed bags and drum liners on occasion. Leather, while beautifully crafted, tends to be a bit heavy over the long haul. It stretches and molds to your bodies contour over a short time and after a few rains and long treks on a hot day, it will require maintenance to keep it pliable and looking nice. While easy enough to repair with a quick stitch, it's not as versatile as canvas. Canvas is lighter than leather and can be waterproofed with wax or turned into oilcloth/ oilskin which is my preferred style of haversack. A good quality oilcloth haversack will give you a quality waterproofing while remaining light and pliable. It will serve as a good ground cover, temporary head cover or water baler in a pinch while still able to protect whatever items you decide to carry and is easily repaired if damaged.

than most modern options with a 10x10 weighing an average of 6lb. vs. a sil-nylon of the same size weighing around 22oz. Oilskin is also flammable, so special care must be taken to ensure that open flames are not put in direct contact with the fabric due to the solvents used in its composition, which is typically boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits in equal measure.

“The Author's Haversack with a 5 piece Survival Kit”

George Washington Sears, also known as Nessmuk, in his book Woodcraft and Camping, essentially stated that you should be able to make everything you need with the things you carry in your haversack. In the standard haversack you can carry what we refer to as the 10 C's, developed by Dave Canterbury, a dear friend and mentor of mine. The 10 C's are the 10 essential tools for wilderness skills and living. The importance of this versatile piece of kit and what it can contain cannot be overstated, but it's rarely written about due to its simplicity. You can expect to spend anywhere from $20 on a basic cotton haversack that is untreated up to $200 for a quality leather crafted bag. Again, my personal preference is the oilcloth which runs about $40.

Whatever you decided, make the investment in a quality haversack that will last many years.

In my experience, a simple spark will not affect the oil cloth as quickly as it will affect the sil-nylon. Many a hole have I discovered in my sil-nylon tarps after a good rain due to being too near a flame. Snags on limb tips have also destroyed more than one of my sil-nylon tarps whereas the oilskin versions have endured regular abuse. Add to this the fact that a good canvas oilcloth tarp can also be used as a rescue litter, hammock or water catchment and I believe the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. Tentsmiths is a company specializing in, well, tents obviously, but they produce a nice quality line of oilskin products as well. Again, my preference is the Deer Creek Wilderness Outfitters model, primarily due to its heavier construction, heavier saturation of waterproofing, and overall workmanship. Sizes range from 8x8, 9x9, and 10x10 and run anywhere from $165$205 and while this may seem expensive in comparison to your local big box store tent made in China, it's a piece of kit that will outperform and outlast the majority of tents, packs and gear offered at big box stores. Plus, these items are made in America and most of them are hand crafted.

The Tarp Tarps too have been utilized since the beginning of time for a variety of uses ranging from sun shades and tents shelters to ground covers and gear haulers. Obviously tarps are widely utilized today as shelters over hammocks, as tent covers and various other styles of shelter set ups ranging in the dozens. Yet again we arrive at the dilemma of what type and style should we choose.

For the modern ultralight backpacker, they'll opt for a type of sil-nylon tarp weighing mere ounces. But this is not for those of us interested in long term self reliance.

Once again we look back through the annals of history and find a common theme appearing in the recommendations of all the great woodsman and pioneers of the past: that of the oil skin tarp. Widely recognized for its resiliency against the elements, its packability to be carried on the back or bed roll, and to serve as either a ground cover or overhead tarp, oil skin is the only tarp that is weather proof enough to withstand the rigors of long term use off the grid. The only draw backs of oilskin tarps are that they are heavier

“The Author's Oilskin Tarp”

“The man who goes afoot, prepared to camp anywhere and in any weather, is the most independent fellow on earth.” – HORACE KEPHART, Camping and Woodcraft, 1917

The Blanket To truly camp anywhere in any weather with the ability to carry the necessary items with us in our backpacks and haversacks reminds me of the adage “Knowledge weighs nothing, the more you know, the less you need to be successful in the wilds.” Sleeping bags, while nice, again lack the versatility of the quality wool blanket. In extreme cold weather, I'll readily admit, a sleeping bag is

Sleeping with a Wool Blanket The key to staying warm with a wool blanket is in understanding how to wrap up in it.

By lying diagonally on the blanket you can flip the bottom over the top of your feet then wrap one corner over one leg and under the other.

While taking the second corner and wrapping it completely over your body and securing it under the opposite leg.

Then pull it up over your shoulders and you'll still have enough room to cover your head.

very, very nice. However with a little wilderness ingenuity a quality night’s rest can be had with a single queen size or 6 point wool blanket. The blanket also serves as a multipurpose item: it can be used to carry your gear by being slung about the body in a hoop like fashion, or it can be used as a shelter, water filter, and splinting for first aid or in rescue litter packaging.

Staying warm with only a wool blanket can be done by changing the fire lay you use, even in cold weather. By making a long fire, which is a fire as long as your body, you can lay within a few feet of the fire and remain warm and toasty all night while being near enough to feed the fire throughout the night. Another option would be to create a coal bed, where you dig a body size trench and burn a hot fire for several hours then bury it with several inches of dirt before laying on that spot. The heat radiated from the ground will last most of the night in that spot. Lastly, wool blankets retain up to 90% of their insulation value, even when wet. Cheap wool will typically itch more because it's coarser in its construction and therefore more aggressive when it comes into contact with the skin. Higher quality wools such as Merino are finer in their construction and therefore less likely to feel itchy. I realize some have skin that reacts to any wool by itching; this can be remedied in most cases by washing the wool and allowing to air dry. Another option would be to add hair conditioner to the wash as a way of increasing the oils of the wool which mimics the effects of lanolin. The old standard Hudson's Bay Wool Blankets are still in high demand among outdoors people of all types. Other brand such as Pendleton, Early's of Witney and home spun blankets by local craftsmen all ranging in cost from $100-$400+. Self Reliance Outfitters offers a custom wool blanket for $175, made in the USA of a medium grade which is a LINKS nice three season option. Military surplus blankets, which are very popular, are much lower in cost, ranging from $20 to $50 and for good reason, they have less wool content ranging from 50% to 90% which directly effects its ability to retain its warmth when wet. Surplus blankets also come in what is roughly a twin size; therefore you would need at least two to have a fair shot and being set for all season use.

tighten the weave which makes for a better waterproofed end product. After the baptism in the oil mixture, you will need to hang dry your cloth in a shaded area for two to three days. The smell will dissipate in about a week, but you can work with it once it's dry. You'll have a nice piece of waterproofed cotton material ready for use as a haversack, rain coat or tarp. If you're afraid to take on the sewing task of a tarp, just use a queen or king size flat bed sheet in your color of choice for your tarp. Sew on some tie outs made from either cotton lamp wicks or web strap. By making your own, you can save big money and still have decent gear if you invest the time to create a quality product for your long term use in mind.

“Campcraft student using wool blanket as a shelter” You can also find good deals on top quality blankets on your local Craigslist ads, eBay and Goodwill online from time to time. I picked up my 6pt Hudson's Bay blanket for only $50! Whatever your wool decision, choose wisely and invest in quality that will last for many years to come.

“Well done for wildness! Wild wool is finer than tame!” - JOHN MUIR, Steep Trails, 1918

Now, when we think of a wool blanket we immediately think of a loom. Well, there just so happens to be another way to create a wool blanket in ways similar to our ancestors that's faster and easier than dealing with a loom. In eighteenth century America and beforehand, looms were expensive and typically small with villages often sharing a single loom that was only about fifteen inches wide. To make blankets, panels would be made at the desired length then sewn with seems to create width.

In like manner, there's a simple machine called a Sweater Maker that can be purchased at most local craft stores which allows you to knit panels. With the purchase of an extension kit, you can create wool panels by knitting the material together through this machine then sewing the panels together to create width. Because the material is knitted, you can expect a 33% decrease in size once fulled to make a blanket. To full or tighten the weave into a blanket fashion, soak and agitate the blanket in hot water then remove it once the desired fullness is achieved. Yep, it really is that easy! In a full day’s work, you can create a Queen size blanket and LINKS have it drying before bedtime. On average a near queen size blanket will take about 6.5 pounds of wool to create and be roughly 132” x 132” (11'x11') before folding to create an 88”x 88” (7'x7') finished blanket. Just remember to wring out the wool (use the spin cycle on washing machine) and lay it out flat to dry.

DIY Gear on a Budget Each of these important pieces of kit can be made fairly quickly and easily if you are under budgetary restrictions. First, let's talk about oilskin. To make oilskin, you simply need to mix in equal parts boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. You'll want to saturate the 100% cotton cloth you use such as Egyptian Cotton or Canvas heavily so it permeates the fibers as much as possible. Before attempting to saturate in this mixture, it's a good idea to wash the fabric to shrink it up a bit to

I hope you take advantage these simple time tested pieces of gear, once you begin using them as part of your regular outings, you'll quickly discover how truly indispensable they are why they have been the preferred items of kit for woodsman the world over for the last few centuries.

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Stay Safe and Aware with Weather Radios !

By Bill & Janet Liebsch - Fedhealth A critical tool every family and business should have in their home, BOBs or kits, and office is a battery (or hand crank) radio so you can receive local news and updates during an emergency.

Another important device to consider is a weather radio.

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) broadcasts National Weather Service (NWS) warnings, watches, forecasts, and other non-weather related hazard information 24 hours a day.

NWR includes 1025 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. NWR receivers also work in Canada since Environment Canada operates weather radio transmitters that generally operate on the same frequencies as the U.S. NWR network.

NOAA collaborates with other Federal agencies and the FCC’s Emergency Alert System (EAS) to issue nonweather related emergency messages including the issuance of “Amber Alerts”.

Options for those with Special Needs NOAA Weather Radio offers nonverbal information imbedded in its broadcasts to provide timely, critical

During an emergency, NWS sends a special tone that activates weather radios in the listening area. Weather radios equipped with a special alarm tone feature can sound an alert and give you immediate information about a life-threatening situation.

NOAA Weather Radios are found in most electronics stores and departments and cost about $25 – $100. Some features to consider are alarm tone, battery backup, and “Specific Area Message Encoding” (SAME) programming.

NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts warnings and postevent information for all types of hazards – weather (blizzards, thunderstorms, etc.), natural (floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes), technological (chemical or oil spills, nuclear power plant emergencies, etc.), and national emergencies.

warnings of life threatening events to the hearing impaired. Some receivers are equipped with special output connectors that activate alerting devices such as vibrators, bed shakers, pillow vibrators, strobe lights and

other alerting systems. Visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ info/shhh.html for more information.

Programming Your NOAA Weather Radio If you purchase a Weather Radio receiver with “Specific Area Message Encoding”, you should program it with coding for your area. By doing so, you can limit the alerts which will trigger your weather radio to only those affecting your warning area.

Follow the manufacturer’s directions to program your receiver using the six-digit SAME code(s) for the county, parish, independent city and/or marine area of interest to you.

Realize NOAA Weather Radio receivers with SAME alert for emergencies anywhere within the coverage area of the NWR transmitter, typically several counties, even though the emergency could be well away from the listener.

According to NWR site… ✓When an NWS office broadcasts a warning, watch or non-weather emergency, it also broadcasts a digital SAME code that may be heard as a very brief static burst, depending on the characteristics of the receiver. This SAME code contains the type of message, county(s) affected, and message expiration time. ✓A programmed NWR SAME receiver will turn on for that message, with the listener hearing the 1050 Hz warning alarm tone as an attention signal, followed by the broadcast message. ✓At the end of the broadcast message, listeners will hear a brief digital end-of-message static burst followed by a resumption of the NWR broadcast cycle.

For more about NOAA Weather Radios visit www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ and please consider investing in some of these lifesaving devices for your loved ones.

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