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”
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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”
Managing Expectations: Beginning Preparedness
Recently on the preparedness forums and Facebook groups, I’ve seen a lot of people struggling to begin preparing for their disaster of choice. And I think what this comes down to is setting reasons goals and expectations. We live in what my teacher Matt calls a “microwave society”. This means that we want to takeContinue reading “Managing Expectations: Beginning Preparedness”
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Fieldcraft Survival Tourniquet Holster (CAT-T)
So you’ve got your North American Rescue CAT-T, and you’ve realized that it’s not super conducive to carrying on the daily. I mean, look at that thing: I don’t like keeping bulky objects in my pockets. I don’t like how it feels, I don’t like having to fish around in my pockets, and I likeContinue reading “Fieldcraft Survival Tourniquet Holster (CAT-T)”
Keeping Up With Life (And Other Fun Things)
October has been an INSANELY BUSY month, but I’m finally back. I’ve got some new products to review, photos to take, and adventures to go on. I’m getting back in the gym seriously (Finally) and I’m going to be pushing things HARD. Y’all, it’s hard to keep up with all of this, and I’ve gotContinue reading “Keeping Up With Life (And Other Fun Things)”
Days of Winter: Madison Popolizio and Blake Alois
Hypothermia has been described by some as a comfortable, almost pleasant way to die. You get cold, you feel uncomfortable, you fall asleep, you die. But freezing to death is an entirely different matter. The frostbite gets you well before hypothermia does, and extreme dehydration happens quickly. Eating snow only lowers your temperature, causing youContinue reading “Days of Winter: Madison Popolizio and Blake Alois”
Bug Out or Bug In: First Steps In Disaster Response, Part 1
When people think about a natural disaster, they often think of packing up as much as they can carry, and driving or walking away from society. It’s called bugging out, and I first heard of it on a show called Doomsday Preppers (A stupid show, that has since been mercifully cancelled). It’s the standard strategyContinue reading “Bug Out or Bug In: First Steps In Disaster Response, Part 1”
Travis Kauffman: Lion Slayer
The mountains of Colorado are a popular destination for trail runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. But it is also home to a variety of dangerous animals. In this story of determination, focus, and downright luck, we’ll look at Travis Kauffman’s ten minute battle between man and predator. Travis Kauffman was hiking down a trail outside of FortContinue reading “Travis Kauffman: Lion Slayer”
Fire Extinguishers: The Things YOU Need to know
Every home should have one, and depending on the size of your home, perhaps more than one. One of the most common kinds of natural or man made disasters is, in fact, the household fire. Electrical fires, cooking fires, and other kinds of accidental fires, are all causes of injury and death. But you can’tContinue reading “Fire Extinguishers: The Things YOU Need to know”
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