Well, it’s no secret that we like guns and knives here in Texas! I mostly think about handguns for a survival bag, but you will see many people attaching their AR-15 to their bag and there are many good reasons for this.
Continue reading →Now we dive into the topic of First Aid. This can get as simple or as elaborate as you care to take it. You may just pack a few band-aids and some medicine, or you may go with a complete trauma kit.
Continue reading →Shelter is another important thing you need to think about when stocking your bug out bag. This is where a good survival knife can come in handy. Whether you are in the country or the city, you may have to build some kind of lean-to or something to stay dry or warm or both. A good poncho can be invaluable to keep you dry while hiking, and with a few hacked up branches can make a decent cover for a shelter.
Continue reading →Fire is definitely essential. You need it for staying warm, cooking, boiling water, or even signaling. Not to mention, if you have to sleep outside, a fire can be very comforting in a stressful situation as it tends to keep animals and bugs away and give you light. In fact, fire making is so important that I recommend you have at least 2 different ways to make fire in your bug out bag. One would be the obvious cigarette lighter. But you would also want a low tech way of making fire as well.
Continue reading →There are two things to keep in mind when thinking about water. What to keep it in, and how to get it. Now sure, you can and will pack water with you, but if you run out, you are going to have to get more and that may require some way to treat it for consumption. Not to mention, water is heavy at about 8 pounds per gallon.
Continue reading →Food is pretty easy to plan for and there are many options out there. The average adult will need about 2000 calories per day to sustain a moderate level of activity.
Continue reading →Some people ask me, “Why a 72 hour bug out bag? Why not a week, or just a few hours?” Well, the reason is this: In a disaster scenario, like a flood, tornado, hurricane, or earthquake, first responders are likely going to be completely overloaded with large fires, collapses, etc. of large commercial buildings or heavy traffic downtown areas. It is highly possible you will have to fend for yourself for a minimum of 3 days. So the idea is to have enough stuff to keep yourself alive for 3 days and give you the necessary time and possibly tools … Continue reading →
When planning your bug out bag, probably the most important thing to consider is the bag itself. There are lots of options for a bug out bag, but you really want something that is durable and rugged. You never know what kind of punishment it may have to take. I prefer a pack with MOLLE attachments just because there is almost no end to the different things you can add to it. Plus, I use some MOLLE compatible pouches everyday, like my cell phone case, that I could easily attach to my bug out bag if I wanted or needed … Continue reading →
COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL (CRKT) First up we are going to talk about the CRKT M1614DSFG. The reason we are starting with the M16 style is because, in it’s many styles, it is reported as one of the best selling tactical knives to military personnel.
Continue reading →Survival knives have been around in one form or another since the dawn of man. From sharp rocks to man made steels and polymers knives have come a long way. The survival knives being manufactured today are without a doubt the best knives ever built in history, but are any of them being built by Gerber? There are several knives produced by Gerber that fall into the survival category. I am going to focus on a few of the fixed blade knives currently available on the market. I will show you what’s out there, point out some things to watch … Continue reading →
Gerber makes some excellent folding knives. Many of these are used by military personnel as well as law enforcement officers all around the world. These are some of the best selling and most popular folding knives manufactured by Gerber. They also have an excellent survival knife in the fixed blade Gerber LMF II you may want to check out.
Continue reading →Voyager Leather Works is owned and operated by Adam Cantrell, a second generation leather worker and avid outdoors man. Adam has been working with leather for 26 years now and was taught the craft of leather-working by his father when he has 17 years old. After Adams first project A leather satchel he knew he would do it for the rest of his life. Adams uncle saw his love for the craft and taught him how to turn his passion into A business and the rest is history. With the support of his loving family he has been making beautiful … Continue reading →
Today we’ll talk about knowing your environment. More specifically, a parking garage. In a crowded urban setting, like that of a downtown city, parking garages are utilized enormously. Yet with all things that are practical in our society, come many aspects that are more a risk aversion than a helpful solution. Part of “knowing your environment” is knowing its weaknesses. Be assured that those that wish to do harm, will do so by exploiting these weaknesses. So what are the risks of a parking garage. Well, for one they are hard to maneuver in. Larger vehicles will have it’s maneuvering … Continue reading →
Pete Winkler is an upcoming knife maker and blacksmith. He has made knives now for going on 5 years. Before he started making knives he worked in construction and eventually carpentry and masonry. You can see his latest work on his Facebook page. (click here) He has even made a complete kitchen cutlery set for a newlywed couple that took nearly a year to complete because of his attention to detail. Pete made his first knife when he was just 11 years old, out of barstock he acquired, in his fathers barn. He clamped it into a vice and filled … Continue reading →
In this day and age being prepared is something everyone should be. We all see the aftermath of natural disasters on T.V. everyday be it a major hurricane like Katrina in Louisiana or a F5 tornado in Moore Oklahoma. We could go through a list of just natural reasons for preparedness all day but with growing tensions around the world we need to add acts of terrorism and civil unrest to our list. The purpose of this article is not to scare anyone but more so to maybe open more eyes to these life truths and let you know that … Continue reading →
TRAIN AS YOU FIGHT Body Armor Basics. In a combat situation knowing your gear and knowing how to utilize that gear to its max potential can mean the difference between life and death. Basics of Body Armor Knowing the limits – body armor comes in a plethora of ratings, but the N.I.J. (National Institute of Justice) test body armor and place it on a rating scale that ranges from II, IIIA, III and IV. this is the industry standard and is also used in England. Both the English and American institutes that test body armor are considered “ideal” and so … Continue reading →
