Wondermill Wonder Junior

The Wondermill Wonder Junior sets us easily, and works well .

Does a survival-type need a grainmill? Is the bulky, heavy item practical for a bug-out situation?  Would a grainmill be worth the weight and space it takes up in a survival situation?

Those were the first questions I came up with, when asked to review the hand-powered Wondermill Wonder Junior. But since that question has come up from readers before, it seemed like a good time to address the issue!

So, with some help from the local Dutch oven club, we created a survival scenario and tried out the Wondermill. 

Here is what we found!

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Fathers Day Gifts For That Survival/Prepper Dad

Don't forget the intangibles!

Fathers Day is June 19, and here are some practical, inexpensive gift suggestions for that prepper or survival dad!
Everybody (Says me!) needs to carry a small, pocket-sized survival kit wherever they go. If an emergency happens or the Sewage Hits the Fan, the only survival tools you’ll have are the ones in your pockets, purse, briefcase or coat pocket.
Maybe Dad is already on the preparedness or survival bandwagon, and is pretty well set up. Or, maybe he doesn’t have anything, and sees no need to prepare for anything.
Either way, here are some Fathers Day gift suggestions for inexpensive, useful gifts that can come from the kids. Any Dad worthy of  the title will appreciate and carry these items, because of who gave them!

A Winner: The Camp Chef Double-Burner Propane Stove

This setup has served me well, in the wilderness and on my patio!

When I bought my Camp Chef double burner propane stove nearly 20 years ago, I never dreamed it would be so useful, get such hard use or last so long!
After shopping around with my elk camp stove criteria in mind,  I bought a Camp Chef double burner. I have never regretted the purchase, and the stove has never let me down.
A stove like this is also a valuable survival tool. It allows you to cook, boil water and prepare meals for groups of people when there is no electricity or gas. My Camp Chef is part of my off-grid cooking setup and a valuable part of my emergency preparations.
To read my review, click on Camp Chef double burner review.here!

Effective ways to Carry Water Outdoors

Being able to carry sufficient water is a survival must. Dehydration can cause you to collapse in the heat or in the cold, and it can kill you. Every survival kit should have some way to carry and purify water.
In the early 1970s, I never filtered drinking water in the mountains. I’d carry a filled quart military canteen as

This plastic canteen is cheap and rugged

insurance, but I never passed a clear-running stream without taking out my Sierra cup and sampling.
I hiked the John Muir Trail; through Yellowstone, and various other western mountain ranges without ever purifying water and I never got sick. But, I’d never do that today because of the potential for getting really sick. I always carry water on outings, and some way of purifying it.
As you put together a survival kit or update your equipment, here are some effective ways to carry water worth considering.

What gear can be used both for camping and prepping?

How much of your camping gear can also be valuable for prepping or for survival? What gear would be useful, if not a necessity, in the aftermath of a tornado?
Last week, SurvivalCommonSense.com was featured on the Destiny Survival Radio Show. The topic was getting started camping, as a way to getting started prepping. Listen to the interview here!

How to Choose the Right Sleeping Bag

These synthetic winter bags got slightly damp, but dried out quickly!

One of the things you don’t want to have to improvise is a good sleeping bag. If you can’t sleep at night because you’re cold, the next day is guaranteed to be exhausting. Too light a bag can put you in danger of hypothermia. Too heavy a bag may be  too hot for comfort and impractical for easy transport. Here’s how to pick a good bag to meet your specific needs.
Click here to read the story!