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”
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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”
Bug Out, Bugging Out
Bug Out is a term used by Survivalists meaning to leave a location. This can be in reference to a disaster, combat situation, or permanent displacement. There is debate by many about when to bug out, be it well before an event, after, or if you should at all. Bugging out is typically up toContinue reading “Bug Out, Bugging Out”
Squared Away Ep. 5: Deciding If You Should Bug Out
Disaster strikes. You’re sitting in the office, sipping coffee and typing a boring report on analyzed statistics of local water supplies, when suddenly, the power goes out. You look down at your phone, and it’s dead too. Your worst nightmare has just come true, and an EMP has gone off and shut the United StatesContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 5: Deciding If You Should Bug Out”
I.F.A.K (Individual First Aid Kit)
The I.F.A.K is the first line of medical kit, and should be available as much of the time as possible. It is designed to be small and fit on your belt, and typically features a tourniquet, gauze, and chest seals. This should be capable of treating basic wounds long enough to get you to moreContinue reading “I.F.A.K (Individual First Aid Kit)”
I.N.C.H (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag
The I.N.C.H Bag is a more comprehensive, heavier version of the Bug Out Bag. You’ll scale this bag with more equipment, tools, and supplies in preparation for never coming home. You’ll want to include any important personal documents of information as well as the contents of the Bug Out Bag, and may want to increaseContinue reading “I.N.C.H (I’m Never Coming Home) Bag”
B.O.B (Bug Out Bag)
The Bug-Out-Bag or B.O.B is one of the most common concepts in prepping and modern survival. This bag is made up of food, water, shelter, fire, security and medical supplies. This bag is the first thing you go for in an emergency, and typically has everything you would need to survive for a limited duration.Continue reading “B.O.B (Bug Out Bag)”
Squared Away EP 4: Why Wear a Plate Carrier?
As part of my continuing preparation, I’m going to handle a concept for internal and external preparation. You may have read in a prior episode that I purchased a 5.11 Prime plate carrier and Hoplite plates for self defense purposes. I’ve seen a lot of questions about why this is necessary , and statements aboutContinue reading “Squared Away EP 4: Why Wear a Plate Carrier?”
Squared Away Ep. 3: Growing, growing, growing!
What’s up guys, it’s episode three, revenge of the plants, and today, I’m gonna give you the fill in on what’s been happening! We’ll be covering fitness, plants, and tools today, and I am PUMPED. Let’s dive in, alright? Garden Stuff! I’m going to start with the garden growing that’s been happening for a weekContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 3: Growing, growing, growing!”
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