Author Archives: Terry

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”

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)”

Keeping Up With Life (And Other Fun Things)

October has been an INSANELY BUSY month, but I’m finally back. I’ve got some new products to review, photos to take, and adventures to go on. I’m getting back in the gym seriously (Finally) and I’m going to be pushing things HARD. Y’all, it’s hard to keep up with all of this, and I’ve gotContinue reading “Keeping Up With Life (And Other Fun Things)”

Gear Review: Benchmade Azeria

Introduction I found the Benchmade Azeria on Amazon while looking for a good concealed carry knife. I own several knives from Benchmade, and I knew about the strong reputation that the company held. Quality, well designed knives, and that’s what I was expecting. So I payed the 84$ on Amazon, and two days later, myContinue reading “Gear Review: Benchmade Azeria”

Days of Winter: Madison Popolizio and Blake Alois

Hypothermia has been described by some as a comfortable, almost pleasant way to die. You get cold, you feel uncomfortable, you fall asleep, you die. But freezing to death is an entirely different matter. The frostbite gets you well before hypothermia does, and extreme dehydration happens quickly. Eating snow only lowers your temperature, causing youContinue reading “Days of Winter: Madison Popolizio and Blake Alois”

Bug Out or Bug In: First Steps In Disaster Response, Part 1

When people think about a natural disaster, they often think of packing up as much as they can carry, and driving or walking away from society. It’s called bugging out, and I first heard of it on a show called Doomsday Preppers (A stupid show, that has since been mercifully cancelled). It’s the standard strategyContinue reading “Bug Out or Bug In: First Steps In Disaster Response, Part 1”

Travis Kauffman: Lion Slayer

The mountains of Colorado are a popular destination for trail runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. But it is also home to a variety of dangerous animals. In this story of determination, focus, and downright luck, we’ll look at Travis Kauffman’s ten minute battle between man and predator. Travis Kauffman was hiking down a trail outside of FortContinue reading “Travis Kauffman: Lion Slayer”