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…

7 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…

1 year 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,…

1 year 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…

1 year 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