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02/28/24 05:52 PM Question about a "Backyard Mutitool" by Chisel

This is related to the other thread (what did you do today to prep )
But seems to need a thread of its own.

Lately I built a brick barbeque in the backyard. It can be used as a "camp fire" and can help us cook in case of power outage or other emergencies. Sitting there with a cuppa coffee, I started wondering if it can be used as a backyard multitool that includes an oven to bake bread or even pizza. Checking Google I found backyards with 4 or 5 different setups, one for BBQ, one oven ..etc. I would love to be able to do all that, but money and space will not allow all of them to be built.

So, here is my question:
Can this brick BBQ be used as an oven etc with adding or modifying a few things. Nothing permanent. I have a few loose bricks left, as well as other accessories like fridge shelves. So is there a way to use those loose bricks etc to change the configuration to make a pizza oven or tandoori for example ??

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02/28/24 12:22 AM Using a Compass Without a Map by KenK

Land navigation has always been a bit of a hobby of mine since I learned how to use a map & compass waaaay back in Boy Scouts.

Yesterday I can across this very well done YouTube video showing how to use just a compass and pace counting to travel around an unknown area, traveling to several different destinations, and the finally creating a scale map using stakes and paracord to determine a bearing and distance that will take you back to your starting point - such as your car.

Yes, I know that a handheld GPS can easily do this IF you've created a waypoint for your starting point. Still, this is a fun and useful method.

Personally, I'm not a fan of lensatic compasses although I bought one years ago to learn how to use them. My own favorites at this point are the Suunto MC-2 mirrored, or for a bit less the Suunto M-3 mirrorless. Very well built, reliable, and will last a lifetime. BTW, I still have my first simple Silva compass from Boy Scouts, and it still works fine - even with some damage from mosquito repellent.

https://youtu.be/L5le07fQl8w?si=2UOj3C7Ylvii49n0

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02/18/24 11:55 PM No More Ritter Knives? by KenK

I was on Knifeworks today and was surprised to see that none of the Doug Ritter knives are available. Are they a thing of the past?

A while ago I noticed that Doug's Personal Survival Pak is no longer sold. That's a loss. After a brief search it looks like Best Glide has some reasonable kits.

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02/15/24 08:30 PM China and Taiwan by Jeanette_Isabelle

If a war breaks out between China and Taiwan, how would it affect us? Is there anything we should do to prepare besides the usual?

Jeanette Isabelle

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02/09/24 06:54 PM Lost hiker ignored rescuers' phone calls by Michael2

Lost hiker ignored rescuers' phone calls, thinking they were spam

"You can get a cellphone signal on the highest mountain in Colorado, and if you get lost hiking that mountain, you should probably answer your phone — even if you don't recognize the caller's number.

That's the message being spread by Lake County Search and Rescue, which tried to help a lost hiker on Mount Elbert by sending out search teams and repeatedly calling the hiker's phone. All to no avail. The hiker spent the night on the side of the mountain before finally reaching safety."

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