I like to breathe!

Something I overlooked until the Covid-19 pandemic is how much I like to breathe. Once the pandemic hit, it dawned on me; I really, really like to breathe. Unfortunately for me, by the time I realized my desire to breathe, every N95, gas mask, surgical mask, and cloth mask had been purchased. While I survived,Continue reading “I like to breathe!”

Baton with a chunk of wood so you don’t damage your knife?

In the preparedness community there are a lot of ideologies of how people think things work. Sometimes I find these ideologies lacking a realistic thought process. At times, some individuals will place unrealistic demands on themselves such as “I’ll walk 20+ miles a day to get home as soon as possible.” Another one of myContinue reading “Baton with a chunk of wood so you don’t damage your knife?”

Carrying a Fixed Blade Knife in Go Bags or Backpacking Bags? An ESEE Knives review

One of the most important tools in our tool belt is our knives. In my previous blog I explained briefly how much I enjoyed redundancy in items I carry. While I always carry a folding knife, in my go bags or backpacking packs I always carry a fixed blade knife. I also have at leastContinue reading “Carrying a Fixed Blade Knife in Go Bags or Backpacking Bags? An ESEE Knives review”

Titan Survival SurvivorCord

All the equipment I carry fulfills multiple roles. My Fire starter (Cotton dipped in petroleum jelly/Vaseline) can also be used in first aid purposes such as blister prevention and treatment of small cuts; my knives can be used in making fire kindling, self-defense, cutting cordage, trimming finger and toenails; my stove and pan can beContinue reading “Titan Survival SurvivorCord”