Tag: prepare-aphernalia
Prepare-aphernalia: Canned Bacon (and other indulgent storables)
Yes, you read that right. Canned bacon. At about $12 per can it’s a bit pricey, but even I – a vegetarian – have to admit this is a pretty […]
There’s no “doubt” Alaskans need to be prepared
Okay, forgive my terrible pun, but after 20 years of dormant life, Alaska’s Mt. Redoubt began burping up ash plumes this weekend and I couldn’t resist. A cloud of gray […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Spork!
Yes, a spork. And no, not the flimsy plastic spoon-with-useless-spikes you get at KFC. (Or at least used to when I was a kid. Do they do that anymore?) This […]
Prepare-aphernalia: A Different Sort Of Severe Weather Watch
You’ve been tracking the storm all week and today, there’s an offshore breeze. What tide is it? Just look at your Gulfman G-Shock for the answer. That’s how the official […]
Prepare-aphernalia: A New Wind/Solar Charger
This new solar/wind charger is being marketed as a “green gadget,” but of course when I see it I think disaster kit. If you – like me – have a […]
DIY: Organize Your First Aid Supplies
All the gauze rolls in the world won’t do you a bit of good if you’ve got them hidden in the back of your bathroom cabinet under three bottles of […]
Treating Trauma With Tetris
Researchers at Oxford University say that playing the video game Tetris after a traumatic experience blocks your brain from storing bad memories. The trick is that the game has to […]
Japanese Prepare-aphernalia
How’s this for an odd but cool piece of prepare-aphernalia? A friend shared this with me the other day: a cabinet stabilizer sold in the earthquake preparedness section of a […]
Candle vs. Flashlight — Which One Wins?
In a blackout, would you light a candle or use a flashlight? Hopefully the answer is simple (if not, bone up right here), but if you’re one of those who […]
Wearable Shelter? Or Parka?
As promised, here’s the first totally awesome item from MOMA’s SAFE: Design Takes On Risk exhibit — the Final Home 44-pocket parka. Designed as a wearable shelter, this parka features […]