Water in Emergencies: Swiftwater and Floods
We’ve discussed how to sanitize water for consumption, but what do you know about the risks associated with flooding? Real talk: This is important.
Water in Emergencies: Hazards and Purification
Water is a non-negotiable, high-use consumable. You’ll never not need it. Join us to learn about how to treat your water, no matter your situation.
Medical Skills: Don’t forget the basics
Often, discussions of medical equipment center around wound packing, tourniquets, and chest seals… but what are we missing when we skip straight to trauma?
Building your adventure vehicle 1: So you want a rig?
Among our core skills is mobility. Part of that is having a solid vehicle. So what do you do in an age of disposable rides? Build your own, of course.
A Primer on Protective Masks
With disaster management, it’s common to hear talk about Gas Masks. Are they useful? Not until they are, and then… with caveats. Here’s our take.
A Primer on Radio Communication
We take communications perilously for granted; in the age of cell phones, what are some other options for emergencies and adventuring? Drew explains.
Selecting a Backpack
From the mundane to the opulent, we’ve tested a wide variety of backpacks for sustainment, fieldcraft, and emergencies. Here are some of our takeaways.
Mythbusting: Baofengs Radios
You see these radios everywhere; influencers trying to look technically competent post pictures of their Baofengs constantly. Why is that bad? Let’s dive in.
Nature: The Beautiful Psychopath
Here we discuss the grim reality: That nature is a murderous, impartial force that kills with impunity. Do you know how to beat her at her own game?
Maudlow
Contrary to the “Hills have Eyes” myths perpetrated by Hollywood’s effete, rural America is a lost, lonely place that deserves understanding, not ridicule.