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”
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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!”
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”
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