A featherstick is a type of fire making technique where you make cuts down the length of a stick, peeling layers off almost all the way to the end. This creates a “feathered” appearance on the wooden stick, and allows good air to fuel ratio. You can make feathersticks from almost any wood, although someContinue reading “Featherstick”
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A-Frame (Shelter)
An A-Frame Shelter is a shelter using a single ridge pole and two side walls, pulled tight into a shape like the letter A. This type of shelter allows less mobility, but has increased wind protection. An A-Frame shelter might be best suited for non combat situations, such as when in a large group; lackContinue reading “A-Frame (Shelter)”
Fieldcraft
A type of skill or tactic useful in the operating field. Skills include: Bushcraft, Knotcraft, Surveillance, Marksmanship, Mechanics, Medical, Escape and Evasion, Night Movement, Camouflage, Land Nav, Water Nav, and Counter-surveillance, among others. Fieldcraft is an expansive term for many different survival tactics, and there are many ways to learn and training courses available. ForContinue reading “Fieldcraft”
Lean-To (Shelter)
The Lean-To shelter type is characterized by a single beam or line attached to two points, usually a pair of trees, with branches or a tarp serving as a roof on one side. This type of shelter is typically supplemented by a heat reflector to keep warmth inside the shelter. This shelter is extremely versatileContinue reading “Lean-To (Shelter)”
Bug Out, Bugging Out
Bug Out is a term used by Survivalists meaning to leave a location. This can be in reference to a disaster, combat situation, or permanent displacement. There is debate by many about when to bug out, be it well before an event, after, or if you should at all. Bugging out is typically up toContinue reading “Bug Out, Bugging Out”
Bug Out Vehicle, BOV, Go-Rig
A Bug Out Vehicle is a car, bike, motorcycle, or other method of transport that you have prepared to leave home in a Bug Out situation. Most Survivalists prefer an off road compatible vehicle for this purpose, and usually keep it ready to go. Excellent additions to a B.O.V include: off road tires, extended fuelContinue reading “Bug Out Vehicle, BOV, Go-Rig”
I.N.C.H (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag
The I.N.C.H Bag is a more comprehensive, heavier version of the Bug Out Bag. You’ll scale this bag with more equipment, tools, and supplies in preparation for never coming home. You’ll want to include any important personal documents of information as well as the contents of the Bug Out Bag, and may want to increaseContinue reading “I.N.C.H (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag”
B.O.B (Bug Out Bag)
The Bug-Out-Bag or B.O.B is one of the most common concepts in prepping and modern survival. This bag is made up of food, water, shelter, fire, security and medical supplies. This bag is the first thing you go for in an emergency, and typically has everything you would need to survive for a limited duration.Continue reading “B.O.B (Bug Out Bag)”
The First 72: Water
Continuing the first 72 series, I’m going to talk about water preparation. Water preparation is CRUCIAL to your survival, and you’ll need to increase your water intake to prevent dehydration and the issues that come with it. Again, a lot of people over complicate it, or give you a really complicated solution. But water prepsContinue reading “The First 72: Water”
The First 72: Food
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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