Welcome to episode 2 of Squared Away! Today, I’m finally receiving my 5.11 Prime Plate carrier, planting mint, and sharpening chisels! 5.11 Prime Plate Carrier One of the many things I’ve wanted over the past few years is a plate carrier kit. The 5.11 prime plate carrier is a sub 150$ low profile option, andContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 2: 5.11 Prime Carrier and Growing Mint.”
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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”
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.”
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”
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