Tips to Choosing the Best Camping Pad

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 James Burnette

Tips to Choosing the Best Camping Pad

Today I have a guest post for you from Michael from BlogonDirt.com enjoy!

The camping pad is a must-have for any outdoor enthusiast or prepper! Because it is lightweight, compact, and can provide a maximum of comfort regardless of situations, it comes in handy in both emergencies and camping trips.

The cool thing about these products is that you can find them in all sorts of shapes and designs. Of course, each comes with a different set of features, so if you’re serious about including one in your BOB or camping backpack, it’s imperative to know which is best. However, the plethora of products can be confusing, especially if you’re new to the niche, so have a look at my comprehensive guide below.

You’ll learn everything there is to learn about the features that matter, the cost of a high-quality pad, and why you should care about volume and weight.

Apartment And Tiny House Prepping

September 12, 2018June 23, 2024 James Burnette

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Apartment And Tiny House Prepping

This week we talk about Apartment And Tiny House Prepping.

Both subjects I know quite a bit about. Before I built my tiny house I lived in an apartment for several years. Much of that time was as a prepper.

My stance is that you should be trying to get free of the apartment life. But I have some tips until you can do so.

The logistics of prepping in a small space can be daunting. I know. But you can do it.

The first part of being an apartment prepper is to accept that you are limited in what you can do. Accept this and focus on what you can do.

And there is quite a lot that you can do. I easily had a 90-day food storage when I was in an apartment.

That was without is being obvious as well. No one that came over would have known I was a survivalist.

Do you live in an apartment? Let me know how you prep in a small space! Read More

Martial Arts For Survival | episode 188

September 5, 2018June 23, 2024 James Burnette

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Martial Arts For Survival | episode 188

This week we talk about Martial Arts For Survival. And I do mean we. Couch Potato Mike is back on this episode.

This is hands down one of my most requested topics.

In this episode, we cover the benefits and some myths about Martial Arts For Survival.

Firstly we cover why you should learn martial arts for survival. Why it can help improve your survivability.

We go into why not all martial arts are that great for survival. And not all Dojos either.

And absolutely never join a Dojo that doesn’t do sparring. Sparring is an absolute must for Martial Arts For Survival.

Personally, I think that every man should be sparring regularly.

We talk about how size really is important. Many in the martial arts community would have you think that size is no match for skill. And that simply isn’t true.

5 Tips to Learning Self Defense for Women

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 James Burnette

Today I have a guest post for you on Self Defense For women. Learn five tips on self-defense geared towards women. I hope to get a guest on the podcast soon to go even deeper on the subject.

5 Tips to Learning Self Defense for Women

Women need to make self-defense a priority. The kind of attitude predators have is that it can’t happen to you and it can only happen to other people. The more informed you are, the more ready you’ll become whenever a predator targets you.

With self-defense knowledge, all the fear you develop whenever you get attacked diminishes. Here are 5 tips to learning self-defense for women.

The Unimog EarthCruisier is the Ultimate Survival Campervan

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 James Burnette

The Unimog EarthCruisier is the Ultimate Survival Campervan

Today is not a review. Unfortunately. Unimog EarthCruisier is absolutely something I would love to test out. I just wanted to share something cool with you guys.

It would make one heck of a bug out vehicle. If you have the money. The Unimog EarthCruisier is not cheap. But if you have more money than DIY skills it would be nice.

And sometimes it’s nice to steal ideas from the pros. You could use some of the design features in your Bug Out Vehicle.

History

The Unimog EarthCruiser is being pegged as the most advanced expedition campervan and may just be the ultimate survival campervan till date. Australian company EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles Pty. Ltd. drew Inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U430 that is used by the military. The Unimog EarthCruisier is fuelling the hopes of all adventurers who would love to tread unexplored landscapes and venture far beyond civilization.