Hyperoptimization and Gear Selection

This article is rather overdue, we realize. The term ‘Hyperoptimization’ has been referenced in a few other posts on the site and Patreon, but we’ve left you without a solid explanation. The term itself bears some obviousness that we hoped would carry it, but part of the reason it took so long to get this…

Cold Weather 101

Weather being a common and important topic at ISG, we are likely overdue for a series pertaining to cold weather. Whereas a tornado or hurricane can set in Type 1 and Type 2 events, winter itself can resembled a Type 3 event, even for portions of developed countries. Past and current addresses of our contributors…

Engineering Strong Children for Hard Times

Introduction In the world of disaster management, the most impacted populations are the most underserved. When it comes to self defense, almost everything is tailored to the adult male, and very rarely does serious conversation spill over into discussion on “hey, what happens to our families?” Given the ongoing reality in Ukraine, we have yet…