
Analysis Paralysis – Stop Overthinking and Act
In the preparedness world, it can be easy to fall victim to analysis paralysis. This is when we fear making the wrong decision so much that we sort of freeze up. We’re afraid that we’re going to overl ...

My First Finch – Taking the Undertaker for a Spin
I chuckled to myself when I found the Band-Aid™ packed with the knife. But when I checked the edge on the Undertaker, I could see why they included it. This is one wicked sharp knife. A couple of mont ...

Tying One On – Cordage Options for Survival Kits
Cordage is one of those things that many people tend to overlook when they put together a survival kit. They might toss a hank of paracord in there, but that’s about it. And who knows, that might turn ...

Pizza on the Trail? Checking Out the Latest from Mountain House
I receive emails from marketing folks on a regular basis. They’re always touting the latest and greatest products their clients are releasing. Which, of course, is their job. Sometimes the products so ...

Keep It Discreet – Non-Permissive Environment Defense Options
Try as we might to avoid them, there are times when most of us are faced with non-permissive environments. Before I embarked on a full-time career as a wordsmith, I spent about 15 years working as a p ...