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by ORAC1
Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week
Replies: 5086
Views: 730649

Re: What Preps are you doing this week

Hi,
Stocked up on candles, I have been using this site for several years http://www.coventgardencandles.co.uk/index.html
by ORAC1
Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: vacuum packing
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Re: vacuum packing

Hi,

I use the "Andrew James Pro Quality Vacuum Food Sealer With Canisters" it can handle rolls as well as bags which is very useful for packing small items and don't want to waste an entire bag. As long as you keep the seals clean it is very reliable.
by ORAC1
Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Has Anyone Tried Doing This?
Replies: 26
Views: 9226

Re: Has Anyone Tried Doing This?

Hi, I got in touch with the US supplier for shipping costs, here is what Doyle said. have put together the following shipping/order info for you, let me know if you need more. Shipping to England Thank you very much for your interest in our Kandle Heeter tm Candle Holder, we have really enjoyed ship...
by ORAC1
Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Tinned Margarine
Replies: 23
Views: 3379

Re: Tinned Margarine

Hi,
Ordered some today, I will let you know what it is like. I have to say the German tinned cheese is very nice, even better when you add some to Tesco value cheese macaroni.
by ORAC1
Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Could this be the best 4x4 van combo solution for a bov?
Replies: 6
Views: 4328

Re: Could this be the best 4x4 van combo solution for a bov?

The Transit 4x4 the best of all worlds.
by ORAC1
Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: 24 Hour British Ration Packs (£100 for 19!!)
Replies: 33
Views: 12599

Re: 24 Hour British Ration Packs (£100 for 19!!)

Hi guys, read this thread with great interest and have to agree that it appears that £100 for 19 x 24 Hour ration packs is a great deal. However, I want to add a different angle if I may please: I work for the company that currently holds the supply contract to the UK Armed Forces for their Operati...
by ORAC1
Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Home Made Ration Packs - Vacuum Sealed
Replies: 9
Views: 5443

Re: Home Made Ration Packs - Vacuum Sealed

Hello, I do a mix of both, I have the Andrew James sealer. I have found you need to be careful of manufacturer packaging that may contain air, I buy a lot of Tesco Value biscuits and take them out of the packaging then vacuum pack. The oldest I currently have is 18 months and they are perfectly fine...
by ORAC1
Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Why 4x4?
Replies: 32
Views: 10164

Re: Why 4x4?

Hi, I have 2 land rovers, a 110 as my day to day vehicle and a 130 as my BOV. For me it all comes down to how to get to my bug out location, I have driven the following routes: 1) Main roads and motorways 2) B roads avoiding main roads 3) Unclassified roads and tracks I want a vehicle that can do th...
by ORAC1
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: Mountain house long life food! Ripoff? Or good price?
Replies: 25
Views: 8021

Re: Mountain house long life food! Ripoff? Or good price?

Hi, Not a ripoff, MH do a sample pack for £49 this includes about 10 pouches and is a great way to see if you like the taste. I have a couple of the 3 month kits hey do, I think of them as an insurance policy as I don't have to worry about them for 20 years. Try the pouches but add 5 minutes to all ...
by ORAC1
Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Nbc suit question
Replies: 22
Views: 7920

Re: Nbc suit question

The suit has a black charcoal lining to help against penetration of chemical agents. If the suit gets to water logged the protection becomes degraded. As the other members have stated the suit is just part of an overall system: Suit - jacket and trousers Gloves - inner and outer Overboots rubber Res...