Magna Cart Personal Hand Truck

The Magna Cart personal hand truck is a great little item for use in an emergency. Whether you need something to carry several cases of MRE's, several ammo boxes or miscellaneous assorted gear items that aren't easily carried by hand, this is a very useful item. It has a capacity of 150 pounds. This is way more more than the average person can carry without some form of assistance. It has a very rugged design and is also extremely lightweight. It folds flat and this helps to make storage very easy when space may be at a premium. It extends to over 39 inches and is easy to maneuver and handle. Mine has done an excellent job for me whenever it has been needed. It is also a multi-use item in that it can be extremely handy around the house for non-emergency purposes.

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Riverwalker’s Gear – Survival Hatchet

This survival hatchet is an item I found on sale at a local Tractor Supply Store. It’s a combination axe, hammer, pry bar and nail remover. I bought all they had as they were on special and only cost $2.00 each. I got the five they had remaining. I now keep one in each of my vehicles for emergencies and an extra in my trailer tool box and at home. Although they are not the best axe available, at only $2 each they were well worth the price.

They normally run anywhere from $8 to $10. So I saved some money by catching them on a close-out sale. I’ve used them on several occasions to drive tent stakes, as a pry bar and to pull nails. It has a rubberized grip with a solid metal shank and is quite sturdy. It’s sturdy enough to get the job done while having a multi-function capacity in one simple tool.

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Riverwalker’s Gear - Survival Cell Phone - LG Shine

Being able to communicate during an emergency or a crisis is of the utmost importance.
One of the things I use is an LG Shine cell phone. This cell phone from AT&T, while fulfilling all the basic requirements for communication, also serves a dual use. The shiny mirror portion of the cell phone gives you increased options for survival. Even though the battery may go dead, the cell phone may break, or there may be no signal, it is still useful as a signal mirror. The use of a mirror as a signaling device is well known as a survival tool. It is always good to have items that are dual use. This saves money and helps you to be better prepared.

Technical Specifications for the LG Shine

Battery Capacity

900 mAH: Talk Time up to 3 hours / Standby Time up to 10 days

Dimensions
Weight: 4.23 ounces / Size: 3.93 x 1.99 x 0.59 inches

Memory
Internal Memory Storage: 70 MB / Expandable Memory Storage: 4 GB

Memory Format: MicroSD(TM)

Wireless Technology
GSM/GPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz / 3G: 850/1900 MHz
EDGE High Speed Data Network
Bluetooth Technology 1.2

Display Size: 2.2 inches with 240 x 320 resolution (pixels)

Additional Details:
Camera, Music Player, E-mail, Web Browser, and Full Media Features

DIY Gear - Survival Lamp

You can make a survival lamp out of a drink can. Make a slit about an inch from the top and an inch from the bottom of an aluminum soda or beer can. Then cut the slit about half way around the outside of the can. Then cut along the center of the two cuts. The two pieces can then be folded out to reflect the light from a small fire or candle. The lantern can then be hung by the top of the can. Just punch a couple of holes in the rim that are opposite each other and attach a small piece of wire for a handle. Place a small candle or tea light in the can and you have a home-made lantern.

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