Tag Archives: Modern

Live With Intention

I’ve been wandering mentally for a long time. And while most would think that there is nothing wrong with that, I tend to disagree. I’ve been floating from topic to topic, mental item to mental item for quite some time. I’ve allowed the many distractions of the world to pull me in different directions. TheContinue reading “Live With Intention”

The Weapon of Focus

I am a man with many weapons. And amongst those many weapons, one important one is left untrained, neglected, and unused. It’s a powerful asset, allowing me to peel away at layers of information like the layers of an onion, and then utilize that information for maximum effect. The weapon is focus. And in anContinue reading “The Weapon of Focus”

5 Things You Are Doing to Handicap Your Financial Preparedness (And How You Can Fix It)

We live in a weird time, and our finances are seeing the impact of it. With the little plastic cards and green pieces of paper in your wallet draining away, and inflation on the rise, your money habits can be absolutely devastating to your overall preparedness, and your capabilities down the road. Here are 5Continue reading “5 Things You Are Doing to Handicap Your Financial Preparedness (And How You Can Fix It)”

How Covid-19 Destroyed Healthcare (It’s Not What You Think)

Disclaimer: There’s been a lot of political nonsense regarding Covid coming from both sides. This is not that. I’ve been working in healthcare for five years, and I’ve been experiencing how Covid has affected us all for the past two. This is what I personally experienced, with no political commentary or opinions. Just a simpleContinue reading “How Covid-19 Destroyed Healthcare (It’s Not What You Think)”

5.11 Tactical Norris Sneakers (In Multicam)

For those of you that don’t know me, it’s important for you to know from the start that I have found immense use out of 5.11 Tactical Gear. My pants are 5.11, I own three pairs of 5.11 boots, I have 5.11 bags, and a 5.11 plate carrier. I have nothing against 5.11 Tactical. ButContinue reading “5.11 Tactical Norris Sneakers (In Multicam)”

Modlite OKW + Modbutton Lite Weapon Mounted Light System

Modlite is a relatively new arrival to the weapon mounted light scene, and they brought some excellent offerings to the table. With competition names like Surefire and Streamlight in the mix, they had a lot to prove. They delivered, in exceptional fashion, while defying industry standards for what makes a “good light”, and instead wentContinue reading “Modlite OKW + Modbutton Lite Weapon Mounted Light System”

Grey Man Tactical RMP (Rigid Molle Panel)

With the rise of clamshell opening backpacks like the 5.11 AMP72, and the fall of the awful backpacks with dozens of poorly formatted and laid out nylon compartments, some members of the preparedness and tactical community were looking for a new way to organize gear. And without the limitations of predetermined pockets, we had everythingContinue reading “Grey Man Tactical RMP (Rigid Molle Panel)”

Squared Away Ep. 11: Building Out My Body Armor

Lets talk body armor, specifically, the poor mans body armor. An essential part of the prepared mans setup, body armor is what I would designate as LSE, or Life Saving Equipment, but that extra protection comes at a cost, with the plates alone weighing in between 100-500$. So when it’s time to pull the triggerContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 11: Building Out My Body Armor”

Pathfinder Survival 8′ Tarp

One of the essential elements of survival is shelter. One of the essential elements of shelter is speed. If you don’t have shelter when you need it, in some scenarios, you are dead. This is where essential items like the tent or tarp come in. They don’t stand as a permanent shelter in most cases,Continue reading “Pathfinder Survival 8′ Tarp”