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Things you do with your hands, step by step.
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Warmth and Shelter · Skill
Break in a new wool blanket
Gentle cold wash, then low-heat dryer in 10 minute cycles, clearing lint each time
Power and Light · Skill
Crayon candle for emergency light
One crayon gives about 15 to 30 minutes of light
Communications · Skill
How to get a GMRS license
$35 fee, no exam, good for 10 years, covers immediate family
Water · Skill
How to source, carry, and filter local fresh water
Two 3-gallon AquaBricks on a frame pack: six gallons, about fifty pounds
Medical · Skill
How to treat a deep cut
Flush with clean water, dilute iodine on the skin around it, dry, petroleum jelly, close the edges, cover
Kits and Planning · Skill
Pack a backpack for weight distribution
Heavy items close to your back and centered; light gear on top
Water · Skill
Winterize an RV water system
Bypass the hot water tank, then run every faucet until antifreeze is visible
Nothing matches those filters. Clear one and try again.