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Squared Away Ep. 2: 5.11 Prime Carrier and Growing Mint.

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.”

Squared Away Ep. 1: Modlite OKW, Body Armor, PT days.

Welcome to Squared Away, the weekly update to my life’s preps. This week was an expensive week for me, albeit a very beneficial one. I purchased the Modlite OKW weapon mounted light for my AR-15, and it came in on Monday. It’s a phenomenal light, from an American company, which I couldn’t say no to.Continue reading “Squared Away Ep. 1: Modlite OKW, Body Armor, PT days.”

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”

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)”