Hugh Kimura

Hi, my name is Hugh Kimura and I'm dedicated to helping you gain the skills to become more self-reliant. I share what I know and what I'm currently learning. Read all of my articles here.

How to Make a Fire Starter Kit in an Altoids Tin (Compact & Camping-Ready)

Learn how to build a rock solid fire starting kit for camping, survival or emergencies. This kit is very simple…

6 months ago

9 Benefits of Growing Vegetables Indoors

Did you know that you can grow tomatoes year-round, even in a city apartment? Learn all of the benefits of…

11 months ago

How to Repair a Mini Maglite

Learn how to fix every problem that a Mini Maglite can have. Solve issues like the light not turning on,…

11 months ago

MEI Voyageur Bag: History, Specs, Buying Guide and Alternatives

The Voyageur by Mountain Equipment Inc. is one of the best travel bags ever made. It was the first "travel…

11 months ago

Fix the BusyBox Initramfs Boot Error in Linux Mint

The BusyBox initramfs error can be a little scary because you might think that all of your data is lost.…

1 year ago

The EDC Knife for Frequent Air Travelers

Want to EDC a folding knife after air travel? This easy solution will allow you to have a great knife…

1 year ago

How to Make an Altoids Tin Jewelry Box

Learn the cheap and easy way to make a portable jewelry box out of an Altoids tin. Also find out…

1 year ago

How to Store Bulk Dried Food for Long-Term Storage

Learn how to buy, repackage and store bulk dried food. This process will help you keep this food for long…

1 year ago

Is Prepping a Waste of Time?

Learn if prepping is worth doing or if it's pointless and no longer necessary. Get the pros and cons in…

1 year ago

The Complete Guide to Prepping for Beginners

Learn the easiest way to get started prepping even if you have zero experience. Get the checklists, find out about…

1 year ago

Best Case for the Framework 13 Laptop

This is the best case that I have found for the Framework 13 computer. I personally use it whenever I…

1 year ago

Easily Store Bulk AA and AAA Batteries in an Ammo Box

This is the best way that I have found to store both AA and AAA batteries. It's inexpensive and I…

1 year ago