Yeti Versus Yeti

Alternative Energy, Survival Gear

Yeti Versus Yeti

No Comments 15 May 2012

When it comes to powering your gizmos and gadgets, there are many options out there. You could kidnap a mythical yeti and force him to run on a treadmill for hours each day or you could use the Yeti 1250 Solar Generator Kit. The mythical yeti is stinky, noisy and you always run the risk [...]

Continue Reading

Solar K-Light

Alternative Energy, Lighting, Survival Gear

Solar K-Light

6 Comments 15 June 2009

The problem with solar or crank powered lanterns and radios is that they don’t run for very long off a single charge. But the new solar lantern from PiSAT changes all of the that. The K-Light  provides a 1:2 ratio of charge time to light, meaning that for every hour the lantern is charged it [...]

Continue Reading

Sun & Wind Energy from Sunforce

Alternative Energy, Survival Gear

Sun & Wind Energy from Sunforce

No Comments 09 June 2009

Whether you want to cut down on your normal power bills, or start to move off the grid entirely, new technologies are making it easier and more affordable to harness alternative energy sources. For less than $1000 you can begin your move off the grid with Sunforce 400 watt wind turbine and the 60 watt [...]

Continue Reading

Solar Batteries

Alternative Energy, Survival Gear

Solar Batteries

3 Comments 19 May 2009

A clever inventor created a battery that can charge itself using built in solar panels. While there are several problems with his prototype (long charge times, heated batteries) this is an interesting idea with a lot of potential. Find out more

Continue Reading

Cool your food down; With FIRE!

Alternative Energy, Survival Gear

Cool your food down; With FIRE!

1 Comment 27 January 2009

Don’t worry about electricity for refrigeration anymore. A scientific team from Stanford led by Adam Grosser has created a thermos sized refrigeration device that runs without electricity. Instead it creates cold when exposed to fire. How could this possibly work? Well it works on thermodynamics. Basically the heat causes gas to move and evaporate and [...]

Continue Reading

Page 1 of 11

Take Our Latest Poll

If the world does end this year, do you feel ready?

Loading ... Loading ...

© 2012 Survival Blog | Survival Spot. ™