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Several DestinySurvival sponsors sell Dutch ovens, but here’s one from Amazon.com I think you’ll be interested in. It’s the Logic EC6D43 Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, and it rates 4.2 out of 5 stars.

One of the best features is that this Dutch oven doesn’t require seasoning like other Dutch ovens. It’s coated with two coats of porcelain enamel. It comes in a pretty red color, too.

This is a versatile Dutch oven. It won’t absorb food odors or flavors. It’s said to be great for cooking, marinating, refrigeration and freezing. It would also be good for baking no-knead bread.

Though this enamel Dutch oven is dishwasher safe, it’s recommended you wash it by hand to preserve the finish. Reviewers say it’s easy to clean.

The lid is oven safe to 400 degrees F. The cast-iron helps evenly distribute heat. And that helps reduce the amount of heat necessary for cooking.

However, this enameled cast-iron Dutch oven is not recommended for use on outdoor grills or over open flames. Don’t put it in the microwave either.

Before you conclude this Dutch oven wouldn’t be suitable for your next camping trip, why not try it out as a solar cooker, surrounded by cardboard covered with foil?

As one reviewer points out, though this Dutch oven is made in China, it has been tested for lead and is safe. You’ll also be glad to know it’s covered by a lifetime warranty against defects.

But one of the nicest features is the price. For about $50 you can get this enameled cast-iron Dutch oven for a fraction of what you would pay otherwise.

Again, this is the Lodge Logic EC6D43 Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven. Click the image here to discover more and to place your order. With all its great features and reasonable price, add one to your survival kitchen today.

BUDK.com has informed me of a special right now on one of their knives they’re confident you’re sure to appreciate. It’s the Assisted Tactical Firefighter Knife 2 for 1 special. Get one knife for $9.99 and they’ll ship another one for free!

This knife features a 3-1/2″ black coated stainless steel blade and a black handle with a belt cutter, and glass breaker. It’s 4-5/8″ closed.

I have no idea how long this 2 for 1 special will last, so at this great price, get a couple now. Think ahead and ad them to your survival and camping kits, or pass them along as gifts.

Click the banner below to take advantage of the BUDK.com Assisted Tactical Firefighter Knife 2 for 1 special. Get one knife now for $9.99 and they’ll ship another one for free!

Check it out. If this knife isn’t the one you want, believe me, BUDK.com has plenty of others you’ll use.

You need the Aquatank II when you’re serious about emergency water storage for your family or a larger group. Aquatank II emergency water storage containers come in sizes ranging from 30 gallons up to 300 gallons.

The Aquatank II is made from a heavy duty polyurethane coated nylon that’s suitable for potable water. It’s highly puncture resistant, durable and flexible. Plus, it won’t wrinkle, crease or crack. The Aquatank II is also designed to be filled and drained easily.

Here’s a real advantage to the Aquatank II. When you’re not using it, it can be folded or rolled up so it takes up almost no storage space.

Here’s another plus. The Aquatank II can be transported in an SUV, truck, camper or trailer. In fact, even when it has water in it, you can haul it without the risk of damaging it., as long as you take certain precautions.

To order your Aquatank II, click on the logo below and scroll down the page that comes up until you come to the image of the Aquatank II. Click the link for more details and buying options. When you’re ready to order, select the size you want and add it to your cart.

By the way, you’ll be glad to know shipping is free on Aquatank II orders.

When you need an emergency water storage container that’s durable, transportable, and connects with standard connections, get the Aquatank II.

It may be back to school time for many, but you’re always on the lookout for useful prepping supplies and great deals. Camping Gear Outlet has an amazing variety of gear and supplies you’ll find useful for survival. That’s not just hype either.

One example is the Backpacker’s Pantry Outback Oven Ultralight. Camping Gear Outlet says it’s the best oven for the weight conscious traveler. In other words, it’s light and won’t weigh you down. That’s important when you’re packing gear outdoors.

The Backpacker’s Pantry Outback Oven Ultralight includes an 8″ pot parka, riser bar, scorch buster, reflector collar, ultralight thermometer, backcountry baking booklet, and a mesh carrying sack. It’s designed to work with your own light weight cook set.

Camping Gear Outlet carries products like this because they’re a family owned and operated business that specializes in gear for camping, backpacking, hiking, trekking, and general “adventuring.” Their outdoor experts have selected from the best brands and put together a collection of the best equipment and values for you.

Their focus is camping gear, hiking gear, and tents for outdoor recreation. Find sleeping bags, backpacks, altimeters, compasses, stoves and cooking supplies, coolers, hammocks and climbing gear.

And that’s just to name a few of the things they carry. They’re always adding new products, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for, let them know. They aim to make your outdoor experience fun and comfortable. That’s a winning formula when you’re preparing for survival.

To buy the Backpacker’s Pantry Outback Oven Ultralight mentioned above, click on the Camping Gear Outlet banner below. Type the number 190418 in the search box on the left side of the page. You’ll see an image of this product. Click on it for a page with more details. Then place your order.

But there’s one more reason to order from Camping Gear Outlet right now. Through August 31, take $5 off any order over $100. Use promotional code CRAZYAUGUST during checkout.

If you find just one thing you can use for survival from Camping Gear Outlet—like the Backpacker’s Pantry Outback Oven Ultralight–you’ll be doing yourself a life saving favor.

The BBC is broadcasting life-saving information to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the monumental flooding in Pakistan. So many are cut off from emergency aid efforts. They’re issuing bulletins in the languages spoken most there on staying safe, avoiding disease, and how to get food and other help.

It’s not uncommon for this to be done by the BBC and other international broadcasters, including Christian ministries like Trans World Radio. Most international broadcasters have cut back on shortwave transmissions in favor of partnering with local AM and FM outlets who receive designated programming by satellite and Internet.

Though the Internet is growing world wide, many in lesser developed countries still rely heavily on radio for information. Local and international broadcasters provide a useful and valuable service that can literally save lives.

When there’s a major natural disaster here in the U.S., where do most of us get our information? Though many turn to the Internet with computers or smart phones, plenty of us still turn to local radio. AM and FM broadcasts may be the only option when the power’s out.

A key advantage to listening to radio is you don’t have to be connected to the Internet. No wireless connection required. The only thing you need is good batteries or another source of power, such as a wind-up generator or solar power. Radios have gotten better at stretching battery life, too.

We often turn to radio in severe weather. But think back a few years to a bigger event–Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Radio stations in New Orleans combined efforts and personnel to provide useful information to their listeners.

People who still had phone service of some kind could call into the stations to report what was happening in their neighborhoods. For me the listener, this was fascinating.

I was able to listen in because, like many, I can hear WWL radio, New Orleans, at night from hundreds of miles away. In fact, WHRI, a U.S. shortwave station, broadcasted WWL to an even larger audience.

When the big earthquake struck San Francisco in 1989, I heard the rebroadcast of one of San Francisco’s stations on WLS, Chicago. Again, for me it made for fascinating listening.

In 1999 during the pre-Y2K jitters, one expert made a list of skywave radio stations available on his Web site. He believed it was important to be able to listen to those stations which could be heard over great distances at night.

You may have your own examples of how standard broadcast radio has been helpful to you in a time of disaster. If so, you already know how important it is to have a simple AM/FM radio in your survival supplies.

Many companies offer small portable radios as part of their ready-made survival kits. Some radios are combined with flashlights. Without trying out such radios ahead of time, it’s hard to say whether they’ll meet your needs adequately during or after a disaster.

I recommend getting a good radio. It may be necessary to monitor stations at a distance if local stations are knocked off the air. Cheaper radios may not pick up distant stations well.

The CC Observer or the Kaito WRX911 both have excellent AM reception. The Observer has weather band coverage and a LED flashlight. The Kaito is a pocket radio with shortwave coverage. Both are simple to operate, which is a plus in stressful situations. Neither are expensive when you consider what each does.

Unless we have a giant EMP (electromagnetic pulse) one day which takes out all things electronic, you can’t beat an AM/FM radio as an information source when disaster strikes. Make sure you have one or two among your survival supplies. I wouldn’t be without mine.

This week’s DestinySurvival Amazon Pick of the Week is Cooking with Sunshine: The Complete Guide to Solar Cuisine with 150 Easy Sun-Cooked Recipes, by Lorraine Anderson and Rick Palkovic. It has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Letting you know about this is a no-brainer because solar cooking could be essential for survival. It can be done wherever there’s sunshine. It doesn’t require additional fuel and is simple to do.

Cooking with Sunshine is a definitive guide that not only offers a wide variety of recipes, but includes step by step, illustrated info on making your own simple solar cooker with items you have around the house or can get inexpensively.

If you’d rather not build your own solar cooker, but want a quality commercially produced solar oven instead, Cooking with Sunshine has info on where you can buy one. Lehman’s is one source I know of. (See below.)

The authors also explain the benefits of solar cooking compared to traditional methods. They describe what works and what doesn’t.

As one of the reviewers on Amazon.com points out, you can use any recipe when cooking with the sun. Allow twice the cooking time for conventional recipes. When you’re starting out, this book is a great solar cooking recipe resource.

You don’t have to wait for an emergency or disaster to use solar cooking. When it’s hot in the summer, you don’t want to heat up your kitchen or draw extra electricity to cook. Solar cooking offers you a great alternative.

Of course, you can cook with sunshine when you’re camping, too. The kids will think it’s really neat.

Add Cooking with Sunshine to your survival kitchen collection. Click on the image of the book below, and you’ll be taken to the Amazon.com page where it’s featured. Order one there. Better yet, order an extra copy to give as a gift and introduce someone you care about to an important preparedness cooking alternative.

As long as the sun shines, take advantage of its free energy to prepare your food.