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I often get questions when I write articles about the lack of trust I have in the banking system. While I do have my own financial strategy‚ it’s not one-size-fits-all. Financial security is so incredibly important‚ and I don’t feel comfortable offering advice that I’m not really qualified to give. That’s why I recently asked email subscribers to send in their questions for Lynette Zang of ITM Trading. ITM is the place I trust the most for my own financial preparedness‚ so why would I go anywhere else to seek advice for you? Lynette spent a long time answering your questions‚ plus the ones that popped up when we were talking. I hope that you enjoy this interview and find it useful when setting up your own financial preparedness time. Our economy is in big trouble‚ and we need to focus NOW on how to survive the crash. You may note that some questions weren’t answered – we got to all the ones that Lynette felt comfortable discussing in generalities. If you have specific concerns that are unique to your situation‚ or if you want personal advice‚ it’s very easy to get. Simply go here and set up a time to speak – for free – to one of Lynette’s financial advisors. They will help you to create your own plan‚ based on your circumstances‚ your money situation‚ and your goals. There’s no cost for this consultation and absolutely no obligation. Even if you choose not to make a change after the call‚ you’ll leave it with valuable personalized information. I strongly recommend taking the time to do this before Christmas rolls around. I can’t help but think the other shoe is about to drop‚ and I think back to all the times shady things get passed or occur over the holidays when nobody is paying attention. Let me know what you think of the interview in the comments! The post How Do We Protect Our Money? Exclusive Interview for OP Readers appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

Bug out bags… a favorite topic for preppers. Many spend dozens of hours over the years‚ adding and removing things‚ making them lighter‚ more compact‚ and so on. And they have every reason to do this. rope-lightweight-blanket‚ first aid kit‚ blanket‚ knives‚ and more over urban backpack In a bug-out situation‚ you’re going to need to be flexible‚ to be able to walk or run with it on your back‚ to throw it over obstacles such as fences‚ downed trees‚ or small rivers. In other words‚ you need the smallest and lightest bag possible that has as much food‚ water‚ tools‚ and gear as possible. Sounds impossible‚ right? Maybe so‚ but what you can do is move in that direction by making small adjustments to it. How? It’s all in the details… In what follows I’m going to let you in on some “advanced” tips that will bring your survival backpack closer to perfection. #1. Make your BOB modular By modules I mean pouches and bags that hold items pertaining to a task or set of tasks‚ such as starting a fire or first aid. You could have a fire-starting kit‚ a first aid kit‚ a hygiene kit‚ an electronics kit‚ and so on. The benefit is that you always know where to find a particular item. An expanded MOLLE kit. MOLLE is a standard type of webbing that allows you to attach modules to any compatible backpack. The downside to this is that the pouches will make your BOB a little heavier and bulkier… so it’s up to you. I think it’s a great idea‚ though‚ because you’ll have everything organized and it’s easy to get to. One alternative is to simply keep them in zipper bags‚ which you in turn place inside airtight plastic containers. But‚ if you have the money‚ you can find waterproof MOLLE bags that you can carry on your back (you will need extra straps for them) or attach to other backpacks that have MOLLE webbing. #2. Creative Ways to Make Your Bag Lighter If you’re not that strong and can’t carry a lot of weight‚ imagine what a problem that’ll be in a bug-out situation. There are many ways to shed ounces or even pounds off your bag‚ including: replacing your sleeping bag with a lighter‚ bivvy bag crippling your toothbrush (you don’t need the handle) getting smaller multi-tools‚ smaller water filters‚ smaller batteries… smaller everything! small flashlight mini stapler mini toothbrush small toothpaste tube tiny roll of adhesive tape Before you make any of these decisions‚ keep in mind the possible duration of your bug-out. How much time are you planning to spend outdoors? If it’s more than a few days‚ consider a larger yet better-equipped INCH bag (INCH is just a fancy name for a bug out bag that is designed to help you survive for weeks and even months – we wrote a pretty extensive article on the topic). #3. Lining Your Bag with Trash Bags This will make all your items waterproof‚ particularly if you have them scattered across the BOB. Many of the items you pack require that they stay waterproof‚ including your electronics‚ your fire-starting devices‚ your medical supplies‚ your knives‚ multi-tools‚ and even your nail clippers. Simply get a plastic trash bag as large as the main compartment of your backpack and put everything inside it. For your pockets‚ use smaller trash bags or even larger zipper bags. #4. Carry Some of the BOB Items on Your Person In other words‚ consider keeping as many as possible inside your pants’ or jacket pockets. This will take a considerable weight off your back‚ making it much easier for you to move. Now‚ you may already have an EDC but if you have time to put on your cargo pants just before you flee‚ you might also have time to take out some of the items inside your bag and stuff them in your pockets or attach them to your tactical belt. The only question is… which items should you choose? Will you have time to look for them inside your bag one by one? If you plan this in advance‚ you’ll be mindful to keep some of these items easily accessible‚ perhaps in the exterior pockets. Some of the things to consider removing from the bag and putting into your pockets: your survival knife the compass (only if you think you’ll use it) your multi-tool (can be used as a self-defense weapon if need be) a bandanna (lots of survival uses for it) your flashlight your walkie-talkie sunscreen …and so on. Try not to select the items based on how small and light they are but‚ instead‚ choose the ones you’re also more likely to use. For example‚ you could keep your space blanket inside your pocket but chances are you won’t need it until you set camp. On the other hand‚ if you’ll be bugging out during the winter‚ the odds of you using it go up. It’s up to you to assess your unique situation. #5. Leave Some Extra Room There are two reasons to NOT fill your bug out bag to the brim. One‚ you may want to carry other items you acquire along the way. Things like wild edibles‚ an extra bottle of water‚ your spouse’s water bottle‚ and so on. Two‚ keep in mind that the same items will take up a larger volume after you use them and try to put them back. This always happens to me when I’m traveling (though I admit I’m no expert when it comes to optimizing how I pack). Speaking of which… #6. Pack Smart There’s a trick to making your backpack feel lighter on your back: put the heavier things at the bottom and as close to the back of the bag as possible. This way‚ when you put the thing on‚ the heavy items will be as close to your lower back and spine as possible‚ making them easier to bear. My jacket and poncho go at the top of this backpack since they’re lightweight. Packing a backpack is really an art… #7. Keep Important Items Within Reach Things like your first aid kit‚ flashlights‚ your multi-tool‚ and your knife should be kept either at the top of the bag or in the side pockets. If you get injured‚ you won’t have time to look for your bandages; you’ll need them right there and then. If you get attacked and you don’t have a gun‚ you won’t have time to look for your pepper spray or stun gun. Final Word The tips I’ve given you in this article are just some of the things you can do to improve your BOB. You can find more through personal experience (the best way to learn‚ anyway). Take your bug-out bag hiking and camping and notice things that bother you. Do this before any disaster strikes so you have time to make adjustments. The post 7 Tiny Things that Make Your Bug-Out Bag Perfect appeared first on Survival Sullivan.

When you have your food sorted but find yourself in a survival situation‚ the last thing you need is for your eating utensils to fail. Relying on the best survival utensils is the way to go‚ with durable and versatile cutlery to keep you fed without using your fingers. Survivalists get to pick from a wide range of sporks and other tools‚ but some models are better than others. This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best survival utensils‚ tested them‚ and now the results are in: the overall best‚ a budget option‚ and an upgrade option. If you need a lightweight spork with durability that you can trust‚ one of our suggestions will help you feast. Contents (Jump to a Section) The Best Survival Spork Budget Survival Spork Upgrade Survival Utensils Everything We Recommend The Utensils We Compared What to Look For DIY Survival Utensils Who Needs Survival Utensils? The Best Survival Spork Tapirus Spork Nesting‚ Long‚ and Versatile Take your survival utensil to the next level with this versatile 3-in-1 spork that easily reaches into the deepest MRE pouches. $13* at Amazon *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a fan of hollow-handle multi-tools. In our survival knife review‚ I shout into the sky how bad of an idea it is to swap a full tang out for a hollow place to stow survival gear. This spork‚ however‚ is making me eat crow. In my defense‚ it’s a plastic spork- you aren’t going to be abusing it to the point where you need full-tang steel. Nesting additional tools in the handle lengthens this spork and adds some versatility. The length is perfect for reaching into the long MRE pouches or some of the larger Mountain House food pouches. I’m usually not a fan of serrated survival knives either‚ but it makes sense here- it’s great for tearing into food. The tiny ferro rod is a nice backup‚ or convenient if you just don’t want to get out your fire kit. Here is everything you get with this unique spork: 2 color options (orange‚ green) – I prefer the high-vis orange to avoid losing it. Stainless steel and molded BPA-free plastic polymer Spork (fork/spoon)‚ serrated knife‚ and swappable ferro rod fire starter 8.8″ length 2.0 ounces With great versatility packed into a long‚ durable spork- it’s easy to see why the Tapirus Spork tops the rest. Budget Survival Spork UCO Utility Spork Slim‚ Lightweight‚ and Proven This small but versatile utensil set nests and stows easily‚ plus it comes at an unbeatable price. $6* at Amazon *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. These little guys are cheap‚ effective‚ and stow away to virtually nothing. They have a bit of flex to them‚ so they are forgiving to pack pretty much anywhere in your pack without worrying about them breaking. The cord to keep a pair together is a smart design‚ and having a pair in your bag works out quite well. You can use the pair as tongs or toss one to a friend you might meet on the trail. Here is how this utensil set measures up: 2-pack 4 color-combination options Reinforced glass nylon (dishwasher‚ microwave safe) Fork‚ spoon‚ serrated knife edge on fork‚ and shock cord to hold pair together 7″ length 0.5 ounces If you are looking for a lightweight and inexpensive option for any survival kit‚ this UCO Utility Spork Utensil Set is the best option. Upgrade Survival Utensils Snow Peak Titanium Lightweight‚ Practical‚ and Indestructible These lightweight titanium utensils will have you feeling right at home with a well-balanced fork and spoon with plenty of reach. $27* at Amazon *Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales. If you never want to worry about a spoon or fork again‚ just grab some titanium! These are shaped close enough to your typical dinnerware to make them familiar and easy to handle and use. Durability is no question‚ as you can’t get these to break. They are long enough to reach into the corners of any camp food pouch or slimy MRE menu without getting your hands dirty. Here are the specs: Titanium Fork‚ spoon‚ and canvas case 8.4″ length 1.4 ounces If you need bomb-proof silverware‚ the Snow Peak Titanium Utensil Set will outlast us all. Everything We Recommend Tapirus Spork Take your survival utensil to the next level with this versatile 3-in-1 spork that easily reaches into the deepest MRE pouches. Where to Buy $13* at Amazon *at time of reviewing UCO Utility Spork This small but versatile utensil set nests and stows easily‚ plus it comes at an unbeatable price. Where to Buy $6* at Amazon *at time of reviewing Snow Peak Titanium Utensil Set These lightweight titanium utensils will have you feeling right at home with a well-balanced fork and spoon with plenty of reach. Where to Buy $27* at Amazon *at time of reviewing The Utensils We Compared Our research narrowed the field down to a few brands and types of forks‚ spoons‚ and sporks that we compared: UCO‚ Tapirus‚ CRKT‚ Snow Peak‚ CMB‚ Kershaw‚ Roxon‚ humangear‚ Sea to Summit‚ TOAKS‚ and more. You can see our full list of review criteria below in the What to Look For section‚ with an explanation for each. We considered a wide range of silverware‚ multitools‚ and utensils. Many prioritize storage profile and weight over usage‚ and you can tell just aren’t practically suited for regular use without being limited in what you could do with them. (Looking at you‚ tiny spork keychains!) We’re always looking for new and better gear‚ so if you have a spork or utensil set that’s versatile and effective‚ let us know in the comments. We review most of our tested gear annually so we can try to get it in the next roundup round and see if it will beat out our top picks. What to Look For The best survival utensils have a few features to look for: Value Durability Material Type Size &; Weight Versatility When you get the right blend of these‚ you can find the perfect utensil set for a wide range of survival tasks. Below‚ we break down what each of these features means for the sporks that truly set themselves apart. Value: Cost vs. Benefit The amount of money you spend on something like eating utensils shouldn’t blow out your entire budget. Most of them are inexpensive and our budget pick is a screaming value that should fit any budget. Even in a pinch‚ regular old silverware could fill the roll just fine. It may weigh a bit more and take up more space‚ but it’s practically free out of your drawer. You never want to spend too much money on one type of tool‚ even when it comes to eating. It’s better to diversify your spending to make sure you are covered for a wide range of scenarios. Durability Like most survival tools‚ you want your cutlery to last. Whether it is an inconvenience or your life on the line‚ broken simple tools just don’t cut it. Durability is pretty easy to test through regular use. Tines break off the end of forks‚ knives lose their edge‚ and spoons can bend. Most of our testing was done just through daily use and noting failure points. The utensils with moving parts are especially prone to breaking‚ and the testing proved the point. We didn’t end up selecting any‚ mainly because moving parts are a weakness unless they are manufactured with high precision and quality. Material Type Most survival utensils are made of metal or plastic. The metals that are most commonly found are aluminum and titanium- both very lightweight. Titanium has the edge when it comes to durability and not bending. Plastic does have the leeching concern‚ so we did not consider any with BPA. Nylons and other polymers without BPA were tough enough to bend slightly to prevent breaking‚ making them more forgiving on packs as well. If you don’t keep sharper metal utensils covered or in a case‚ you may end up with a hole in your pack. Size &; Weight We can borrow a lot from the backpacking community when it comes to utensil size and weight. Ultralight backpackers have been getting weight down or pitching their forks and spoons for years. Many of the utensils we compared were camp utensils‚ proving that they were ideal for bug out bags‚ get home bags‚ and more since they are also designed to stow in packs and be as lightweight as possible. Nothing we saw went past a few ounces in weight‚ so utensils shouldn’t be a concern weight-wise in your survival bags. Versatility There is a surprising amount of versatility out there for survival utensils. Sure‚ we have the spork touting its fork and spoon combo (how versatile!)‚ but some manufacturers are really packing in the functions. Knives‚ pot holders‚ pliers‚ clips‚ straws‚ can openers‚ and wrenches were common for multitool-style utensils‚ but none of them were impressive enough to merit all of the weight. Our top pick did impress me and still came in under two ounces. It featured a “good enough” knife and a ferro rod- great backups and convenient to have with the spork. DIY Survival Utensils Tools‚ utensils‚ and other gear are great for many survival tasks but especially come in handy around a campfire or camp stove. But‚ you might not always have what you need. Don’t let that stop you from eating since there are plenty of workarounds. In a pinch‚ funnels are always a good way to get food and drink into your mouth. Cutting the corner of the MRE or survival food pouch to turn the pouch into a funnel can work as well. If you are looking to craft something more permanent‚ you can make a fire fork out of wire‚ whittle a spoon out of wood‚ and even (God forbid) use your survival knife. Just make sure you clean it afterward. Felix shows off his hand-carved cutlery using a Swiss Army Knife and is a fun watch: Who Needs Survival Utensils? Nobody needs survival utensils. As we pointed out before‚ you can grab silverware for your drawer‚ or if you’re the crafty type- you can whittle yourself a spoon out of a branch. Although they aren’t considered essential for survival‚ I do suggest that you consider one for your survival kits: Bug Out Bag Get Home Bag INCH Bag Everyday Carry If you have more than you need‚ you’ll find that they are useful for camping or hiking. The plastic ones also make great kid’s utensils. How We Review Products: We research thoroughly before selecting the best products to review. We consult experts in the field for a better understanding of what makes the gear great. Hours on end are spent field testing gear in stressful conditions. We assign performance criteria and impartially rate each tested item. You can support us through our independently chosen links‚ which can earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. After our review process‚ some of the items reviewed end up in our giveaways. Sources and References All of our experience and the testing we do to determine the best survival utensils are useless without listing our research sources and references. We leaned on these for the book knowledge that we paired with our hands-on testing and practical survival experience: Hitchens‚ A. (1942). The Sanitation of Eating and Drinking Utensils. The Journal of School Health. Volume 12. Issue 8. Pages 259 – 264. (Source) Feagans‚ J.‚ et al. (2010). Meals Ready to Eat: A Brief History and Clinical Vignette With Discussion on Civilian Applications. Military Medicine. Volume 175. Issue 3. Pages 194 – 196. (Source) MellergÃ¥rd‚ E. (2017). Development of an extendable outdoor cutlery set and matching eating kit. Chalmers University of Technology; Gothenburg‚ Sweden. (Source) The Final Word The first multitool (made by the Romans) was centered around eating with a knife‚ pick‚ fork‚ spatula‚ and spoon built in over 2000 years ago. It is heavier than what we have today‚ and humans have refined spork technology over the years. Here are a few other gear reviews and guides our subscribers have found helpful: The Best Survival Knife with a Fixed Blade Best Survival Stove for Cooking and Boiling Bug Out Bag (BOB) Guide‚ Gear List‚ and Checklist We presented quite a lot of information‚ but as always: if you have any questions let us know and we would be happy to help. Our testing found the Tapirus Spork to be the best option given its value‚ durability‚ material type‚ size/weight‚ and versatility. Keep exploring‚ stay prepared‚ and be safe. You’ve Been Missing Out Join the 2+ million preppers that rely on our prepping advice by subscribing to TruePrepper. Practical guides and tips Useful survival giveaways Free‚ forever <; 0.4% of people unsubscribe Thanks for subscribing‚ reading‚ and welcome to the club.             The post Best Survival Utensils and Sporks appeared first on TruePrepper.

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