James Burnette, Author at Survivalpunk

Facebook Live Chat And Q&A | episode 126

November 16, 2016June 23, 2024 James Burnette

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Facebook Live Chat And Q&A | episode 126

This week we tried something new. We recorded a Facebook Live Chat And Q&A . We used the Survival Punk Facebook Page and The Survivalpunk Punks Group.

Well, it was supposed to be a Q&A episode anyway. We didn’t get many questions but had fun with those that showed up.

With that said the facebook live app crashed twice. The video quality was bad and laggy.

We had several announcements to make in this Facebook Live Chat as well.

A batch of Survivalpunk stickers will be in shortly. I will have some to give away and to sale. The price should be $1 with free shipping.

I was interviewed on the In The Rabbit Hole Podcast recently. The episode has not gone live, but check them out.

Looking for Some great Christmas gifts? Check out the Holiday Gift guide I did. Have a suggestion for it? Drop a link in the comments or email me.

We maybe do more of these Facebook Live Chat sessions if you guys like it. We are going to do monthly chats for memebers. Though probably not facebook live. With the bugginess we experienced.

Olight H1 Nova And Olight PL-1 II VALKYRIE First Thoughts

November 15, 2016June 23, 2024 James Burnette

Olight H1 Nova And Olight PL-1 II VALKYRIE First Thoughts

For today’s video, I have some cool gear from Olight. I unbox and give my first thoughts on the Olight H1 Nova And Olight PL-1 II VALKYRIE.

Both lights take a single CR123 Battery. Good for standardizing your lights.

Today is not a full review of either. I have much more testing to do. I don’t like to pencil whip reviews out.

The H1 Nova

The H1 Nova is a headlamp and pocket light all in one. They took the inspiration from the much-loved Olight S10 baton.

This headlamp can be removed from the headband and the pocket clip attached. While I love headlamps in my systems The versatility makes this even better.

Oh did I mention that the H1 Nova has 500 lumens? I remember my first headlamp had a whopping 60 lumens and I thought I was carrying a collapsed sun on my head.

PL-1 II VALKYRIE

PL-1 II VALKYRIE is a powerful weapons light. It is designed to work with both MIL-STD-1913 and Glock sized rails.

This weapons light features a 450 lumen light. I looked up the settings and there are no other brightness settings. It has On, Strobe and off. The strobe mode is activated by pushing both buttons.

In the video, I didn’t realize that the Valkyrie could be mounted on Ar rails. I said I didn’t think I have anything it could mount on. Oh, I certainly do and I’m loving it.

How To Layer Up Like A Pro With Wool Infographic

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 James Burnette

How To Layer Up Like A Pro With Wool Infographic

Want to Learn how to layer up like a pro this winter? I found this infographic created by Column Five Media in tandem with Icebreaker.

Since the infographic was created by a wool company it is biased. I am a big fan of wool, though, especially when you can get wool on the cheap.

Base Layer

When layering clothes you begin with the base layer. This is the layer that comes in contact with your skin.

You want to treat this like a second layer of skin. The goal is to retain body heat without getting sweaty. You want a material that will move perspiration away from the skin.

As an example cotton as a base layer would be terrible in the winter. Cotton will absorb the moisture and keep it on the skin. This will suck the heat from your body.

A light merino wool shirt or leggings will do much better than cotton as a base layer.

I prefer a synthetic base layer myself. It is usually cheaper and easier to find an under armor type base layer than merino wool.

You can find other types of wool easily at thrift stores. Merino wool can be found on occasion too. If you try to use another type of wool as a base layer you will regret it. You will not be able to stop itching.

Mid Layer

The mid layer is where I like to use heavy wool. I want the mid layer to provide most of my warmth.

This layer is meant to retain heat. It does this by trapping body heat close to the body. Think of it as your insulation layer.

Natural fibers, such as merino wool and goose down work great as a mid layer.

Outer Layer

The outer layer is there to protect you from the elements. This layer will offer rain and wind protection.

Not all outer layers will be rain proof. You will usually get a balance of rain resistance, wind resistance, and breathability.

In addition to the infographic below check out this introduction to Layered Clothing Systems.

Holiday Gift Ideas For Survivalist And Preppers 2016

November 11, 2016June 23, 2024 James Burnette

Holiday Gift Ideas For Survivalist And Preppers

Now time for something completely different. This year’s Holiday Gift Ideas For Survivalist And Preppers 2016 post is a bit different. In the past, I have tried to post a few neat items on the Christmas Gift posts. Last year I went looking for Small business and Kickstarters.

Last year I went looking for Small business and Kickstarters. I would rather give business to a small startup over a mega company in most cases. Quality still counts.

This year I’m aiming to make the definitive guide to Holiday Gift Ideas For Survivalist And Preppers 2016. I will have options for cheaper gifts as well as more expensive ones.

The list will be organized by category. Firestarters and tinder, for example, will go in the Fire category. In the categories, I will make the items go from cheapest to most expensive .

Lastly, This post will not be static. I will update it as time goes on. Up until Christmas. If you see a great deal drop it in the comments.

Disclaimer: Some of the links here are affiliate links. That means I get a commission if you buy. It does not charge you more. It helps support the blog.

Back to Basics: Survival Skills Our Grandpas Taught Us

November 10, 2016November 11, 2016 James Burnette

Back to Basics: Survival Skills Our Grandpas Taught Us

Learn what Survival Skills Our Grandpas Taught Us today in this guest post.

Everyone remembers that time when they spent their summers with their Grandfather. He taught you many chores, which you didn’t know would still be useful to this day.

The timeless skills of being self-reliant and living a simple life still apply today.

We were taught basic, but useful survival skills. Let’s look back to the survival skills and other things your Grandpa had that still work around the homestead.