Gear

How to Store Rechargeable Batteries to Maximize Lifespan

We buy rechargeable batteries to save money and to provide a way to power our small electronics after SHTF.

If you want to be able to count on them for the long haul, you need to provide long term care for rechargeable batteries and avoid drastically reducing their lives.

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Long Term Care for Rechargeable Batteries
   Storage
      NiCd
      NiMh
Types of Chargers
   Smart Charger
   Dumb Charger
How long will it take to charge my batteries?
How much Charge Current is my charger providing?
What about Rapid Chargers or Quick Chargers?
Recommended Smart Chargers
Which Rechargeable Batteries should I use
The Conclusion

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How to Find Free Prepper & Survival Ebooks, Apps, & Kindle

In today’s economy, you need to save when you can.

But prior to saving, we need to ensure that we are fully equipped with anything that will be thrown in our way.

That’s why we bring you the latest Free Survival Kindle Books on Amazon.com and from other sources on the web.

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How to find Free Amazon Kindle Prepper & Survival Books
    No Kindle? No Problem!
    Did you get your Free Kindle books today?
Free Survival Android and iPhone Apps
Independent Prepper Site Survival and Prepping E-book PDF Downloads
Best Free Survival and Prepping Books on Amazon
Best Budget Survival and Prepping Books on Amazon

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8 Versatile Types of Key Chain Tools for SHTF Survival

Usually, if we leave the house, we have our wallet and our key chain (or key ring).

What better way would there be, to ensure that you have some basic tools than to put together some key chain survival tools?

Ranging from size, quality, and use, here are the top must-haves in your SHTF key chain.

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Key Chain Survival Tools
    1) Flashlights
    2) Mini Pry Bar
    3) FireStarter
    4) Multi-Tools
    5) Knife Sharpener
    6) Whistle
    7) Tactical Pen
    8) Paracord
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Use an Alice Pack as Bugout Bag (With HellCat Upgrade Mod)

When was the last time you took a glance at your bugout bag?

Do you think it is time to make an upgrade?

With very little effort you can upgrade an ALICE pack, with modern straps and waist belt, making it comfortable, and giving you a great platform to utilize.

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Why the Alice Pack as a Bugout Bag?
Reasons to Invest in the Alice Pack
How to Upgrade an ALICE Pack
    1) Why would you want to upgrade an ALICE pack?
    2) Alice Pack Specs
    3) The Upgrade
Other Viable and Functional Alice Pack Mods and Upgrades
    1) Waterproof it
    2) Add more reinforcements to some stress points
    3) Install carry handles
    4) Install some interior dividers
    5) Integrate MOLLE shoulder straps
Tips on Shopping for Mods

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