While it’s not a particularly scary situation, if left unchecked, wearing wet clothes in cold weather will inevitably lead to sickness and potentially even death. For every hiker and camper it’s important to know how to dry off clothing quickly and efficiently, even in the middle of a blizzard. How to Dry Clothes Under Normal […]
Oct 4 2018
How to Dress When it’s Cold & Wet
One of the most important factors when preparing for winter is the clothing and gear you’ll wear. But, with all the cold-weather products that are advertised as “survival gear,” is there a way to know how you should actually dress? Is there anything in particular that’s recommended? Will anything in the market do? The answers […]
Sep 28 2018
Best Care Package Charities
Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive numerous care packages from a multitude of people. Nothing beats the joyful feeling that comes from opening up a package and discovering a bag of your favorite goodies inside. And, I’m not alone in the sentiment. Many United States troop members love receiving care packages. Whether […]
Sep 20 2018
Pros and Cons of Hardside Cases
Uniforms, toiletries, electronics, and personal equipment are the travel necessities of any military member. Every single day of the year, countless military members find themselves traveling through airports in both the United States and throughout the world. However, not all of them travel with the same type of luggage. In fact, there have been a […]
Sep 3 2018
Pack Special Features – What Do You Need?
Whether you’re in the field, exploring a city, or hiking in the wilderness, a good backpack will have your six. If you’re in a scenario that goes haywire and your plans go downhill, you’re going to want a solid and comfortable backpack that can carry your survival gear and give you the tools you need […]
Sep 1 2018
Duffel vs. Backpack for Travel
Traveling light is simple… All you need is a nice backpack, a solid duffle bag, or even a rolling case to carry your stuff. However, with so many different varieties of luggage available on the market, which one should you choose? Backpacks and duffle bags may seem interchangeable (after all, they’re just meant to carry […]
Aug 22 2018
Paracord – Types, Quality, and 5 Uses for It
Parachute cord AKA paracord refers to a series of lightweight nylon rope that was originally intended to be used for parachutes. These days, though, paracord is used in a variety of industries including survival, scientific, military, and even fashion. The versatility of paracord stems from its high concentration of interwoven strands in a relatively small […]
Aug 17 2018
Navy Uniform Regulations: Boots and Accessories
Boots are part of every military uniform. From combat situations to day-to-day work scenarios, most of your time in the military will be spent with boots on your feet. Normally, the most sailors wear steel-toe boots. However, every so often a new instruction is released that permits servicemen to wear less protective footwear as it […]
Aug 13 2018
Tactical Boots: Comp Toe vs. Steel Toe
Safety toes are the epitome of work boots. Comfortable, practical, and most importantly, protective are some of the words that come to mind whenever I get a new pair. After all, safety toe boots offer a two-layer form of protection in the form of impact and compression resistance against objects that might pierce or crush […]
Jul 26 2018
How to Build a Sap Wood Water Filter
As per the World Health Organization, over 1.5 million people are victims of dehydration and diseases caused by polluted water. Stale water is a breeding ground for protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause diseases like dysentery, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, Giardia, and norovirus. But thankfully, as societies developed, we discovered ways to filter and clean […]
