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”
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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”
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)”
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”
Fire Extinguishers: The Things YOU Need to know
Every home should have one, and depending on the size of your home, perhaps more than one. One of the most common kinds of natural or man made disasters is, in fact, the household fire. Electrical fires, cooking fires, and other kinds of accidental fires, are all causes of injury and death. But you can’tContinue reading “Fire Extinguishers: The Things YOU Need to know”
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