With the rise of clamshell opening backpacks like the 5.11 AMP72, and the fall of the awful backpacks with dozens of poorly formatted and laid out nylon compartments, some members of the preparedness and tactical community were looking for a new way to organize gear. And without the limitations of predetermined pockets, we had everythingContinue reading “Grey Man Tactical RMP (Rigid Molle Panel)”
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Pathfinder Survival 8′ Tarp
One of the essential elements of survival is shelter. One of the essential elements of shelter is speed. If you don’t have shelter when you need it, in some scenarios, you are dead. This is where essential items like the tent or tarp come in. They don’t stand as a permanent shelter in most cases,Continue reading “Pathfinder Survival 8′ Tarp”
Squared Away: Ep. 10 “The Long Silence”
Hey guys, and welcome back to the Squared Away Series. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been active here, and for that I must apologize. But hey, I’m back, and guess what? It’s time for reviews. Like, a lot of reviews. So here’s the plan: I’ve got reviews of some 5.11 tactical footwear, aContinue reading “Squared Away: Ep. 10 “The Long Silence””
Fatwood (Firestarting)
Fatwood is a firestarting material that is derived from the sap impregnated wood of injured pine trees. It is created when the sap of the tree hardens inside the the tree. The sap is highly flammable, and by harvesting it with a saw or ax, you can process it into a useful fuel source.
Ferrocerium Rod (Firestarter)
In the world of firestarting,one of the most, if not the most common method of bushcraft firestarting seems to be the Ferrocerium Rod. This is a firestarting tool comes in the form of a long shaft of ferrocerium alloy, a mixture of iron and cerium, and a striker made of some kind of metal. TheContinue reading “Ferrocerium Rod (Firestarter)”
Tourniquet (Medical)
Tourniquets are the first line of defense against a massive hemorrhage event, when arterial bleeding is involved. There are many tourniquets on the market, and there are also improvised options. The key element of the tourniquet is a band which wraps around the limb, and can be pulled or twisted tight to compress an artery,Continue reading “Tourniquet (Medical)”
Squared Away: Episode 9 Manual of Field Fortification and Getting a Dog
In this episode of squared away, we’re going to be talking about the past TWO weeks worth of preparation, which has unfortunately not been very much. I’m honestly pretty upset about how little I’ve been able to accomplish, but I have worked out a few things. So lets hop right on in and get SquaredContinue reading “Squared Away: Episode 9 Manual of Field Fortification and Getting a Dog”
Squared Away: Ep. 8 Try Sticks and the Two Minute Shelter
In this episode of the Squared Away series, I’m going to go over some awesome survival tools and techniques I’ve learned, and do a little review on the Cyalume Red chemlights. The Try Stick The Try Stick is a simple bushcrafters tool for practicing skills. Is free, effective, and great for learning how to doContinue reading “Squared Away: Ep. 8 Try Sticks and the Two Minute Shelter”
Maps
Maps are one of the building blocks of land navigation. There are four primary maps for Modern Survivalists: Physical, Topographical, Road and Climate Maps. Another useful map is an Economic or Resource Map. Physical Maps Physical maps use a color scheme to help highlight raised and lowered areas, like mountains and valleys, to help youContinue reading “Maps”
Land Navigation
Land Navigation is the art of moving a person or group of people over land using a map, compass, and other navigational assets. It is an essential part of the Modern Survivalists tool box. Learning to read grid coordinates, contours, azimuths, and field expedient methods are all parts of Land Navigation. An excellent video onContinue reading “Land Navigation”
