The first 72 hours after a disaster are a critical time. Quality preparation can determine whether an emergency situation turns into a survival situation. Today, we’re going to talk about food. It’s necessary to live, it’s limited, and it’s actually pretty easy. There’s a list of steps that need to be followed, and considerations toContinue reading “The First 72: Food”
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Managing Expectations: Beginning Preparedness
Recently on the preparedness forums and Facebook groups, I’ve seen a lot of people struggling to begin preparing for their disaster of choice. And I think what this comes down to is setting reasons goals and expectations. We live in what my teacher Matt calls a “microwave society”. This means that we want to takeContinue reading “Managing Expectations: Beginning Preparedness”
The Wuhan CoronaVirus: Everything I know, In One Place.
It’s a new disease, never before seen, and spreading fast. We believe it’s spread began at the beginning of December. It operates in a similar fashion to SARS and MERS, which are also CoronaViruses. It’s spreading quickly, and there have been multiple fatalities. I’m going to be live updating this article with everything I knowContinue reading “The Wuhan CoronaVirus: Everything I know, In One Place.”
How I Would Kit Out My Car (If I Wasn’t Poor) Which I Am)
It’s that time of year again, where temperatures are getting colder and the risk of ice and snow come out to play havoc with our lives. With this in mind, it’s time for me to be putting in the prep work on my Lexus to make sure I’m ready for a long night in theContinue reading “How I Would Kit Out My Car (If I Wasn’t Poor) Which I Am)”
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On Mindset: 2019 In Review
The past year has been very good for my mental state, and I’ve accomplished so much more than I’d ever imagined. The beginning of the year was rough, and I was in an astonishingly low place due to a very unhealthy friendship that I had maintained for several years. But by the end of theContinue reading “On Mindset: 2019 In Review”
What’s in the Fieldcraft Survival BHRK, and How to Use It
The BHRK, or Basic Hemorrhage Response Kit, by Fieldcraft Survival, is a really fantastic piece of lightweight gear. Combined with knowledge, practice, and a tourniquet, you have everything you need to control bleeding until first responders arrive. But what is in it, and how do you use it? This is a beginners guide to theContinue reading “What’s in the Fieldcraft Survival BHRK, and How to Use It”
Two Simple Medical Devices You Should Own
The medical field is a complicated world to get into. It is also one that is completely necessary to develop knowledge of, at least on a basic level. With that in mind, there are two really useful, simple things you can carry on your person. The Tourniquet The tourniquet addresses one of the most seriousContinue reading “Two Simple Medical Devices You Should Own”
5.11 AMP 72 Pack
I carry a lot of things on a daily basis. I keep books, tools, food, and drinks on hand almost 24\7, and that means I have to have a good bag that can keep up with my kit, and have easy access to everything I need. So I did what almost everyone does, and wentContinue reading “5.11 AMP 72 Pack”
Fieldcraft Survival Tourniquet Holster (CAT-T)
So you’ve got your North American Rescue CAT-T, and you’ve realized that it’s not super conducive to carrying on the daily. I mean, look at that thing: I don’t like keeping bulky objects in my pockets. I don’t like how it feels, I don’t like having to fish around in my pockets, and I likeContinue reading “Fieldcraft Survival Tourniquet Holster (CAT-T)”
