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)”
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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”
Squared Away: Ep. 10 “The Long Silence”
Hey guys, and welcome back to the Squared Away Series. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been active here, and for that I must apologize. But hey, I’m back, and guess what? It’s time for reviews. Like, a lot of reviews. So here’s the plan: I’ve got reviews of some 5.11 tactical footwear, aContinue reading “Squared Away: Ep. 10 “The Long Silence””
Fatwood (Firestarting)
Fatwood is a firestarting material that is derived from the sap impregnated wood of injured pine trees. It is created when the sap of the tree hardens inside the the tree. The sap is highly flammable, and by harvesting it with a saw or ax, you can process it into a useful fuel source.
Squared Away: Ep. 8 Try Sticks and the Two Minute Shelter
In this episode of the Squared Away series, I’m going to go over some awesome survival tools and techniques I’ve learned, and do a little review on the Cyalume Red chemlights. The Try Stick The Try Stick is a simple bushcrafters tool for practicing skills. Is free, effective, and great for learning how to doContinue reading “Squared Away: Ep. 8 Try Sticks and the Two Minute Shelter”
Land Navigation
Land Navigation is the art of moving a person or group of people over land using a map, compass, and other navigational assets. It is an essential part of the Modern Survivalists tool box. Learning to read grid coordinates, contours, azimuths, and field expedient methods are all parts of Land Navigation. An excellent video onContinue reading “Land Navigation”
Grey Man
Grey Man is a survival concept which proposes being as unassuming as possible is the best way to be safe. This tactic places an emphasis on looking as civilian as possible, OR as tourist as possible, depending on which is a lower risk. It’s commonly considered the survivalists best friend, allowing you to evade riskContinue reading “Grey Man”
Modern Survival Arkansas 