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emergency preparedness, Jared Matkin, portable solar power, survival gear - July 27, 2011

Product Highlight Portable Solar Power: Extreme 350 Adventure Kit

Although the Extreme 350 Adventure Kit is the kind of versatile product that can be used in a number of situations, this portable solar panel and power pack combine to make a powerful and reliable system perfect for emergency preparedness and outdoor adventures. Designed to perform when you need it most, the Extreme 350 Adventure Kit is the intelligent alternative to fuel operated generators. Extreme 350 BatteryThis is an extreme power pack, and that’s why the unit comes in at about 27 pounds. Not necessarily the kind of battery you want to have in your backpack, but definitely one with...

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emergency food, emergency preparedness, jared matkin, portable solar power - March 24, 2011

Emergency Preparedness for our Basic Needs

Unexpected and disastrous events can serve as a pointed reminder as to just how vulnerable we can be, and how easily things can slip beyond our control when a disaster occurs. When access to basic necessities become limited, people act out of the apparent need for self preservation, and it’s human nature to try and do whatever it takes to protect ourselves and our families. Recent Events1. In May 2010, nearly 2 million people in the Boston area lost access to clean drinking water. The order to boil water only lasted two days, but unless you were part of the...

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emergency preparedness, portable solar power, water pitcher with filter - March 22, 2011

From Emergency Food to Portable Solar: What User Group Do You Fall Into?

The first time I looked at the three different kinds of products sold on the Wise Food Insurance site I immediately thought of two categories of people who might pounce all over this thoughtful mix of food and equipment. This is my knee jerk reaction.The AdventurerEatIf you’re a thrill seeker you probably look at the freeze dried meals as lightweight camping food that can provide a means to eliminate weight from your pack and create extra space. You’ve got healthy breakfast options, a variety of filling dinners and soups, and enough carbohydrates and calories to keep your adventure going for...

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portable solar power, survival gear - March 03, 2011

Product Highlight Portable Solar Power: Guide 10 Adventure Kit

If you’re anything like me you sometimes have a hard time wrapping your head around how a product sold online might actually look and feel once its in your hands. When I first started reading about portable solar power and the Guide 10 Adventure Kit I thought I had a pretty good grasp on what to expect. But when I actually got my hands on the products I was blown away. The kit itself includes two components: the Nomad 7 Solar Panel and the Guide 10 Battery Pack.Nomad 7 Solar PanelBefore I ever saw the Nomad 7I knew thatwhen it...

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portable solar panels, portable solar power, survival gear - February 22, 2011

Powering Your Devices: The Importance of Communicating in a Disaster

All we need to do is take a look around to understand how important our electronic devices have become in regards to connecting with others. Many of us probably have a cell phone, a laptop, maybe an iPad, or perhaps a satellite radioplayer. These advanced forms of communication have changed the way we gather and share information. Now think about all the invisible technology out there that ensures a person’s ability to utilize these devices.There are power lines buried under cities, armored fiber optic cables on the ocean floor, cell phone transmitters the size of a Fuji apple, and satellites...

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