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10 C’s Of Survival How To Build The Best Kits Episode 112

August 10, 2016June 23, 2024 James Burnette 2 Comments

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10 C’s Of Survival How To Build The Best Kits

The main topic this week is 10 C’s Of Survival How To Build The Best Kits. I came across Dave Canterburys system years ago. Besides some of the stretched names to follow the C pattern I love it. The 10 C’s Of survival streamlines the kit building process. Taking much of the guesswork out of building a kit. It will work for all kits from a mini kit to a Bug out Bag.

You know you need to hit the first five then move on. If your kit does not have these 10 Items then you need them before moving on. You should include more than the 10’s of Survival in your kit but you could survive with just them.

We dig into each of the 10 C’s and give examples of each. What has worked for us in our kits and what has not.

Mike and I go on to discuss where we diverge from Dave and the 10 C’s of survival. Dave is not big on first aid. He feels that duck tape should work till you make it to medical care. Mike and I both carry well stocked first aid kits. I don’t recommend everyone running out and getting suture kits. Having plenty of gauze and pads to stop bleeding is critical.

Ten C’s Of Survival

Cutting
Combustion (A way to make fire)
Cover (Shelter)
Container
Cordage
Candle (A source of Light)
Cotton (Bandana usually)
Compass
Cargo Tape
Canvas Needle

Pine Bark Bacon: Natures Treat

October 6, 2014October 6, 2014 James Burnette 9 Comments

Bacon doesn’t grow on trees. Right? Well maybe it does. I was reading a blog post on Survival Sherpa about uses for pine. It was a list of 13 things you can do with a pine tree. I got to the seventh one and my jaw hit the floor. Pine Bark Bacon. Wait what? Bacon from trees! Have I died and gone to heaven? How have I missed this fact? I knew that the pine tree has many edible parts. I enjoy drinking pine needle tea. I rely on it to keep me from getting colds every year. I also knew the inner bark was edible. I did not know about pine bark bacon though.

I knew the moment I read about pine bark bacon I would be eating it. Soon. Today Dave and I from Dual Homestead were debarking a pine tree. Using brush axes as bark spuds. No safety Sally’s I don’t want to hear about it. They did a great job as bark spuds. The whole time though I wanted a draw knife. Or my trusty Buck Hoodlum. With all the bark removed I peeled some of the inner bark off to bring home I came in the door kicked my boots off and starter frying the pine bark bacon. I was so excited to get to it.

Survivalpunk Podcast Episode #14

June 19, 2014June 23, 2022 James Burnette

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Join James and Mike today as they discuss topics such as Obama’s plan to use military against citizens, 14 common food prep mistakes, 5 common paleo diet mistakes, the solo stove and our main show topic all about Every Day Carry. They talk about the philosophy behind EDC, how you can ensure you are actually carrying EVERY DAY, some items they carry and what they no longer carry.

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Top Ten Survival Songs For TSHTF

June 19, 2012September 1, 2016 James Burnette 1 Comment

I put together a little list of what I feel are the ten most popular Survival Songs. All of them relate to survival and the apocalypse. This list is pretty varied from many music genres. I had trouble stopping the list at ten survival songs. I could have kept going. So I might throw in some honorable mentions at the end.

Even though the list is eclectic the survival songs are enjoyable. I have 80’s pop, classic rock and country music on the list. Even though I was born and raised in Nashville I can’t stand country music. Not to say I have never heard a country song I like. It is rare though.

Many of these survival songs are old. Older than me and many of you. They all have a timeless feel though. They are as relevant today as they were when recorded. The lessons they provide still as important. Most importantly these survival songs are entertaining. You might not love them all like me but you will be able to listen to them all.