outdoors

Origin

What brands do you associate with? American manufactured brands are becoming a staple of my lifestyle currently. I’m pretty anti consumerism, so I don’t buy a lot of new things, but when I do, I tend to aim towards more American brands. When it comes to clothing, I specifically look to Origin brand clothing. ToContinue reading “Origin”

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””

Squared Away Ep. 6: Getting Fit, and Water Kit

This week on the Squared Away blog, I’m going to be talking about what I’m doing to get fit, breaking down what’s in my go bag water kit, and why I set things up the way I have. Getting Fit: Working Out I’m in reasonably good health, but let’s be honest, most of us aren’tContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 6: Getting Fit, and Water Kit”

A-Frame (Shelter)

An A-Frame Shelter is a shelter using a single ridge pole and two side walls, pulled tight into a shape like the letter A. This type of shelter allows less mobility, but has increased wind protection. An A-Frame shelter might be best suited for non combat situations, such as when in a large group; lackContinue reading “A-Frame (Shelter)”

Bushcraft

Bushcraft is the art of creating things in austere environments. It uses tools like knives, hatchets, axes, and augers to produce livable shelters and campsites. Many of the tools required for this skillset are featured in the Bug Out Bag and I.N.C.H Bags It’s a highly useful skillset for both short and long term survival.Continue reading “Bushcraft”

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. 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.”