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The Library

What’s on the Device.

Every Blackout Box ships with one Library pack. The Full Library upgrade adds all three. Here’s exactly what each pack contains — no vague claims, no marketing fluff.

Library Pack

Prepper / Survival

Storage

~32GB

References

1,200+ references

The general emergency reference. Built for households, suburban preppers, and anyone who wants to stay capable when normal infrastructure fails.

Water & Food Safety

  • › Water purification methods (chemical, filter, boil)
  • › Safe water storage and rotation
  • › Food safety in power outages
  • › Emergency food preservation
  • › Foraging basics and plant identification

Medical Reference

  • › First aid and basic triage
  • › Wound care and infection prevention
  • › Burns, fractures, sprains
  • › Fever management in adults and children
  • › CPR and AED basics
  • › Common medications reference

Shelter & Safety

  • › Emergency shelter construction
  • › Heating and fire safety
  • › Structural damage assessment
  • › Generator safety
  • › Fuel storage and rotation

Navigation & Communication

  • › Map and compass basics
  • › GPS backup skills
  • › Amateur radio primer (no license required for reading)
  • › Emergency signaling methods

Knowledge Base

  • › Curated offline encyclopedia subset (Kiwix/Wikipedia — open license)
  • › Emergency planning guides
  • › FEMA reference materials (public domain)

Library Pack

Homesteading

Storage

~40GB

References

1,600+ references

For self-reliant households and anyone living off-grid by choice. Deep daily utility — the answer to every homesteading question you'd normally search.

Growing & Harvesting

  • › Vegetable and crop planning
  • › Soil testing and amendment
  • › Pest and disease identification
  • › Season extension (cold frames, greenhouses)
  • › Seed saving and variety selection

Food Preservation

  • › Water bath and pressure canning
  • › Fermentation and lacto-fermentation
  • › Dehydration and freeze-drying
  • › Root cellaring and cool storage
  • › Smoking and curing meats

Livestock & Animals

  • › Chicken, goat, cattle, pig husbandry
  • › Common illness identification and treatment
  • › Birthing assistance
  • › Feed requirements and rotation

Water & Systems

  • › Well systems and pump maintenance
  • › Rain catchment and filtration
  • › Irrigation planning
  • › Plumbing basics

Equipment & Repair

  • › Small engine maintenance and diagnosis
  • › Basic welding reference
  • › Chainsaw and tool maintenance
  • › Tractor implement operation
  • › Electrical basics (12V systems)

Building & Construction

  • › Basic carpentry and framing
  • › Concrete and masonry
  • › Roofing repair
  • › Fencing and post setting

Library Pack

Tactical / Medical

Storage

~28GB

References

900+ references

Field and austere medicine reference for backcountry operators, EMS/military backgrounds, and serious outdoorsmen. Heaviest disclaimer requirements — see below.

Medical & Legal Disclaimer: This pack is for reference and educational use only. It is not a substitute for professional medical training, professional medical care, or emergency services. In an emergency, call 911 or seek professional help first. Information in this pack may not reflect current clinical guidelines.

Austere Medicine

  • › Hemorrhage control (tourniquets, wound packing)
  • › Airway management
  • › Tension pneumothorax basics
  • › Fracture stabilization
  • › Burns in the field
  • › Hypothermia and heat illness

Anatomy & Physiology

  • › Surface anatomy reference
  • › Vascular landmarks
  • › Organ location and function
  • › Nerve distributions

Pharmacology Reference

  • › Common medication classes and uses
  • › OTC medication dosing by weight
  • › Antibiotic reference (for discussion with providers)
  • › Allergic reaction and anaphylaxis management

Communications

  • › Ham radio basics and band reference
  • › Frequency plans and emergency channels
  • › GMRS and MURS basics
  • › Antenna theory fundamentals

Advanced Topics

  • › Wound closure options
  • › IV/IO access overview (reference only)
  • › Patient assessment (MARCH-PAWS)
  • › Evacuation planning and litter carry

Sources & Licensing

Library content is curated from openly licensed, public domain, and properly licensed sources. We do not bundle proprietary copyrighted material without authorization.

The knowledge base includes materials from: Wikipedia/Kiwix (CC BY-SA), FEMA public domain materials, USDA public domain publications, and curated open medical and technical reference texts.

AI models are sourced from GPT4All and open-weight model releases that permit commercial redistribution. Our full license stack is documented and available on request.

Content is for reference only. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. Always verify critical information with current professional guidance.

The Full Library — All Three Packs

Add +$150 at checkout to get all three packs. Standard on the Basecamp. Requires 256GB+ storage (Ready-to-Run or Basecamp).

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