How to make DIY Baby Diapers from Bags and Cloth

When browsing through the Tokyo Disaster Preparedness Guide we stumbled upon an interesting tip.

How to make baby diapers with plastic bags and cloths.

We suggest you download the entire guide, it really is a good read and a quick reference for home use.

Αυτοσχέδιες Πάνες από Πλαστικές Σακούλες

Η πόλη του Τόκυο έχει βγάλει έναν πολύ ενδιαφέρον οδηγό αντίδρασης στις φυσικές καταστροφές.

Μέσα σε αυτόν ανακαλύψαμε οδηγίες για να φτιάξει κανείς πάνες μωρού από πλαστικές σακούλες και βαμβακερό ύφασμα.

Κατεβάστε ολόκληρο τον οδηγό από εδώ. Αξίζει!

A Call to Readers from Ukraine

The past few months we have noted an increase in hits coming from Ukraine.

And they often challenge US visits for the second place in statistics. 

The reason for this interest is obvious, but nevertheless it stills peaks our curiosity.

What is your situation?

How do you see the future and the near term developments?

How survival and preparedness practices helped you?

Are there subjects you wish to be covered here?

Speak up! And post your comments below….

Battery Banks for Handheld Radios

A Battery Bank is a useful addition to one’s radio gear ‘cos it extends the use cycle away from the grid.

Depending on how you radio charges there are ready-made or DIY solutions, and these we will explore in this article.

Radios that Charge by USB

The Baofeng UV-3R MkII and the Yaesu VX-3 (AFAIK) radios charge by a USB power source. So things are easy in this case. You just use a modern USB powerbank.

Some buying guidelines: