Produced by Cameron McKirdy with Tactical Gypsy
In this HD video Survival Bros shoots a Glock 19 with a KKM precision barrel, and a 17 round Glock magazine. Tactical Gypsy was practicing trigger control, and getting in range time. Good technique huh? It sure is fun blasting steel targets, but glass bottles are still my favorite. Please subscribe, like, and comment. Oh, and participate in this poll to see the results of our question. Stay tuned. Thanks for visiting the blog.
By Cameron McKirdy
On outside:
– S Biners
– Blinking Red Light
– Tool Tether
– Grocery Ties
– Compass Keychain Tool
Front pouch:
– LG G2 with Ballistic Shell Gel Case
– Ear plugs
– Wall charger for smart phone
– Superfood pills – Maca, turmeric, bee pollen, B 12
– Duct Tape on card
– Coast Products PX20 Dual Color flashlight with pouch
– Camera Case (Case Logic)
– Kershaw Blur – Tanto Tiger Stripe folding knife
– Leatherman Skeletool
– Moist Wipes for hygiene
– Toothpaste and travel brush
– Chapstick
– Ballpoint Pen
– Listerine Breath Strips
– Sharpie Oil Pain Pen
– Tide Pen for stains
– Large Professional Sharpie Pen
– Coast Products DX356 knife
– Large Bic Lighter
Main Pouch:
– LED LENSER H14 Headlamp
– Dri-Fit Nike Hat – Go Ducks!
– OPTIONAL: Change of clothes, solar panel
– Notebook for ideas, contacts, calculator
– GSI Outdoors Stainless Steel 1 Liter bottle
– Mechanix Wear M Covert Gloves (Large)
– Coast Products F611 Survival Knife with glassbreaker
– Camelbak 3 Liter hydration pack
Right Side Pouch:
– Food Kit, Airborne Plus Energy Mix, raw food bars, honey, protein bars, condoms, vitamins, Chapstick sample, sugar, oatmeal, dish-washing soap, tea, salmon packets, instant soup, microwavable popcorn, and more Antibacterial Moist Wipes
Left Side Pouch:
– Aluminum Free deodorant, poncho, emergency blanket, Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Kit, spare cell phone and charger, camera charger and camera, shampoo, soap
Notes: Everyday Carry Backpack items change all the time. Make something like this for yourself for everyday emergency preparedness. My pack also has a rain cover, but I have considered buying a medium sized dry bag. I also carry 3m protective sunglasses, paracord bracelet, keychain with tools, one Hoo-Rag bandana, my wallet, and a mace pen, but the self-defense weapon fell out in my van before filming. Oh well, I survived. Please like, comment, and subscribe to the blog and our Survival Bros channel on YouTube. We are on Facebook too! Thanks for watching. Peace and love.
Photo of the full EDC Backpack Gear Setup for Survival Bros.
By Cameron McKirdy
1. Check which color tag is 50% off that week when you walk in the door.
2. See if the item works. Plug it in. Check for missing parts, or if it’s damaged.
3. If you find something unique – RESEARCH IT on the spot with your smartphone.
4. Pull the trigger. If you haven’t seen it before, BUY IT. Your item may be a good investment because it’s rare.
Finally, keep the treasure for yourself, give it away to someone deserving, or sell it for a profit online or in person.
Here’s another sweet Goodwill find I scored this week, and show you on video. It’s a rare Valterra skateboard from 1986! It shreds.
I found this road bike at Goodwill too, and now it’s a Bug Out Bike ready in case of emergencies. I got new tires for it, and purchased a BOB Yak trailer to haul gear down the road with ease.
Don’t forget to donate stuff you don’t need to charity. I’ve seen Goodwill do good things in the community, and employee people that need assistance. You’ll get a tax credit too just for being so kind. Thanks for reading, and doing your part. Peace from Survival Bros.
Good luck treasure hunting at Goodwill and beyond! Expect epic finds.
Produced By Cameron McKirdy
Tactical Gypsy, a Marine currently in the National Guard gives you a rundown on his everyday carry gear. These are items he brings with him wherever he goes in general. His tactical backpack is packed with things that could help him overcome adversity, and adapt to his environment. Below is the full load-out list to help you plan out your own emergency bag. With over 26,000 views on YouTube, this HD video will soon be our most popular production. Please subscribe to us on YouTube to watch all of our epic videos, and to join in the discussion there. Thanks for all of your support. We have big plans for for Survival Bros. We’ve launched a secure store to provide you with gear, and nutritional supplements to make you more prepared for life. We’ll be adding tons of new products shortly, so check out the shop often. By supporting the blog, it gives us more free time to put out additional information to better serve you. We wish you the best. Now go get a prep out of the way today, to make tomorrow brighter. Peace and love.
Tactical Gypsy’s EDC List:
– Notepad aka Black Book with Pen(s)
– Casio G’zOne Smart Phone
– Surefire LED Flashlight with extra batteries
– Bic Lighter
– Flavored Chapstick with SPF 15
– Wallet with cash, IDs, concealed hand gun permit, plus Passport
– Coast DX356 Knife
– Survival Straps Paracord Bracelet
– Suunto Black Core Watch
– Clothes Vary – Leather Belt
– Merrell Moab Boots (waterproof) with paracord shoe laces
– Glock 23 .40 Smith and Wesson with inside the waistband kydex holdster by Blade Tech
– Black Tactical Backpack (Adidas)
– Maxpedition Medical Pack with extra magazine, includes gauze, QuickClot, sterile pads, lots of tape
– Laptop (password protected) with charger
– Multi-tool and small serrated knife in case
– Large Plastic Bag
– Level 2 Body Armor
– Fixed blade throwing knife with paracord wrapped handle
– Boo Boo kit with Neosporin, duct tape, band-aids
– Toothpast (fluoride free) and toothpicks with floss
– Combat Application Tourniquet
– Weapon Light
– Electrical Tape
– Extra Cordage (shoe laces)
– Pouch of crystals and rocks
– Keys
– Odor Spray for Bullet-Proof vest, ect.
– Military Lensatic Compass
– Headphones and Earplugs
By Cameron McKirdy
Survival Bros is at the beach in Seaside, Oregon testing two Naimakka paracord bands made in Sweden. Each luxurious design features ultra-high grade military standard Type III paracord. The special edition Skydivers bracelet in camo green 483 includes an all brass clasp. I can’t wait to rough it up more, and see how the patina develops on the surface. The other bracelet is charcoal, or stealth grey and has a secure screw closure. Both Naimakka products unravel to about 8 feet of cordage, so you’ll have plenty of material to work with during an emergency situation. It feels good to have extra cord on hand. You can use it to build shelter, make knots, or even floss your teeth with the inner strands. And we know you don’t floss everyday! If you’re looking for the a dependable, and gorgeous paracord bracelet then visit http://www.naimakka.com to get your own gear. They ship worldwide for $5. Plus, it will attract attention, and you can strike up a conversation with other preppers. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Watch the latest Naimakka review of two different survival bracelets
Make a statement with this fashionable, yet practical survival swag from Naimakka
By Cameron McKirdy
Survival Bros checks out a survival tin kit example at Cougar Ridge Knives in Gearhart, OR. What would you put in your Altoids container? Feel free to criticize, or praise this kit. We didn’t make it. It’s all in good fun for preparedness. Send or drop off your survival tin for a chance to win three great prizes. Our giveaway has been extended to May 1, 2014. Here’s the original blog post with the official contest rules, etc.
Watch the video for the Survival Bros. and Cougar Ridge Knives contest:
Produced By Cameron McKirdy and Tactical Gypsy of Survival Bros.
I need coffee, and I need it now. I’m addicted to Joe, so when the portable GSI Outdoors Commuter Java Press walked into my life, I didn’t let go. This lightwight, modern french press must have taken years to develop, because it’s awesome. Survival Bros loves everything about it, plus it makes loose leaf. Some of the product feature highlights include it being BPA-free, grippy, insulated, and having a non-slip foot. All this combines for an easy to use, practical, and tactical coffee maker. The GSI Java Press costs only $22.95. So at that price why not steal one from them? There’s nothing negative to say about this product. It’s been Survival Bros tested, and came out on top. Visit http://www.gsioutdoors.com for all the information on this piece of gear. Please comment if you want.
Use the GSI Outdoors Commuter Java Press for hot, fresh coffee!
Produced By Cameron McKirdy
Jason shows off his big bad three wheeler at The Cove near the beach. This vehicle can carry massive amounts of cargo, and it handles extremely well. I’ve seen him drift it, and ride on two wheels down the prom in Seaside, OR. Like his survival cycle? It’s comfortable, and functional. You’ll see it coming with the contrasting red and flat black paint. Survival Bros loves that it’s high visibility, even though it sits low. The extra lights make it considerably safer on the road less traveled. Thanks for visiting our emergency preparedness blog. Enter your email on the top left of the screen to subscribe! Peace.
The Custom Chopper Trike ready to roll
Produced By Cameron McKirdy
Survival Bros has a bug out bike tuned up and ready for camping this summer. I will produce another HD video on this vintage bicycle when all the bags are on, and the project is complete. Here’s a previous post on finding the Univega at a garage sale last summer.
Before the repairs
After being tuned up, restored to like new condition, and cleaned properly
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Produced By Cameron McKirdy
In this HD video I show you my new Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotics. I’ve been testing them for about three weeks, and they have scored off the chart in overall quality. This type is made just for men, and they fit size 8-12 shoes. I cut them down to size, threw them in my sneakers, and went to work. I was standing on concrete for 10 hours a day, and before I bought these inserts my feet were absolutely killing me. I had intense heel pain, and cramping throughout my entire foot. I couldn’t take a break, so I had to try something.
First I purchased a pair of flat, massaging gel inserts. They sucked. I still had heel pain. I took the off-brand cushioners out of my kicks to return, but they left a strange indentation on my insoles, so I’m going to keep them in those dress shoes for good. Then I stepped it up, and spent a few more dollars on the Dr. Scholl’s. I’ve never owned a pair of arch supports that weren’t custom to my flat feet, so I was skeptical. However, like I said in the video, they worked to relieve my pain immediately, and I forgot all about my discomfort. I’ve been using these ever since, and I had to recommend them to everyone that follows the Survival Bros blog. Please comment if you have purchased these orthotics, or something like it.
Survival Bros by Cameron McKirdy 