Watch a Survival Bros score a Free Lunch at Costco. I joked with the CDS Demonstrators as I took my portions. It was only a 14-Course meal this time. We missed a few vendors because they ran out of goods, or were cleaning up at the end of the day. Have you taken this many samples in the store? SB didn’t need pizza at The Deli after this challenging record attempt. Which way to the bathroom? Survival Bros got gas in bulk. Filmed the day before the Super Bowl in Warrenton, Oregon. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more crazy videos. Thanks for watching!
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Costco Free Food Samples for Lunch!
Posted: February 4, 2020 in Adventures, blogger, Costco, Eating Challenge, Freebie Haul, Freebies, Health & Nutrition, Product Reviews, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: calories, Cameron McKirdy, CDS, challenge, comedy, Costco, court, food, free, freebies, guy, haul, joke, mall, member, oregon, personality, pizza, samples, shopping, silly, Survival Bros, surviving off, taking, taste, tasting, trip, vlogger, worker
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Survival Bros Challenge #3 – Take a Water Container Wherever You Go
Posted: April 20, 2016 in Backpacking, Everyday Carry (EDC), Gear, Health & Nutrition, SB Tips, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: agua, backpacking, body, Camelbak, Cameron McKirdy, camping, challenge, containers, cup, daily, doctor, drinking, EDC, everyday carry items, HD Video, health, how-to, human, hydration, inspirational, listed, military, motivational, news, oregon, ounces, packing, recommended, routine, source, stainless steel, Survival Bros, tips and tricks, vlogger, water, wellness, Workout, YouTube
I challenge you to carry a water container wherever you go on the daily! You’ll be healthier, and happier. I do this to stay hydrated, and make sure I’m not too over caffeinated.
BONUS CHALLENGE: DRINK 125 OUNCES OF AGUA EACH DAY.
Plus, try adding lemon juice to your beverage to stimulate your metabolism, improve your digestion, and aid in the detoxification process.
Did you know drinking cold water will burn extra calories for you too? It’s true. Just don’t drink a ton of water at once, because you can die from too much liquid intake.
Thanks for supporting the blog! Make the most of today. Take care of yourself, and each other. Peace, love, and big hugs to you.
Saddle Mountain Summit Back to Back Days Challenge
Posted: May 31, 2014 in Adventures, Backpacking, Fun!, HD Videos, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: 97138, beach, Cameron McKirdy, challenge, Clatsop County (US County), coast, event, forest, hd, head, hike, Hiking (Sport), news, ocean, or, oregon, production, rocks, Saddle Mountain (Mountain), seaside, summit, Survival Bros, trail, video, view point
By Cameron McKirdy
I’m always challenging myself. That’s why I decided hiking Saddle Mountain in Oregon on consecutive days would be a hardcore mission. I camped out a night, took photos, cooked, and rested in the VW Vanagon often. Besides achieving my goal, and reaching the summit back to back, I also met some cool people. There’s so many beautiful girls from Portland that make this day hike, it’s ridiculous. I gave them all a hard time about being tourists. I’m from Seaside, a local, and don’t look so out of place.
Take a look at the picture galleries I created for each day. The wildflowers were exploding, and made the hike much more pleasant. Plus, they gave me a chance to stop, breath, stretch, and take in their sweetness. I also spent time creating a video of Humbug Mountain. It offers a marvelous view point, and is only .2 miles off the main Saddle Mountain trail. So are you up for the Survival Bros challenge? Can you hike to the summit twice in two days, or maybe twice in one day? Somebody will take me up on this. Let us know. Good luck! Tons more soon, only on Survival Bros.
Day One Gallery
Day Two Hiking
How I Plan To Lose 40 Pounds In 6 Weeks!
Posted: May 24, 2013 in Adventures, Health & Nutrition, SB Tips, Sports, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: alternative, biking, blog, burn, challenge, crazy, diet, exercise, fat, fittest, goals, hard, news, of, prepper, running, survival, the, train, very, wordpress
By Cameron McKirdy
I’ve been busy hustling. I haven’t been working out like I should. It’s time to make a change. In 6 weeks I plan to lose just 40 pounds!
I’m 6 foot, 240lbs. This is the heaviest I’ve been. I don’t feel fat, but I could look and feel better. So I’m launching a Survival Bros training camp. I will kick my own ass. I’ll be mountain biking, running, swimming, hiking, balln, and making sweet love. ;^].
This is the before picture.
I will keep you posted on my progress. It’s going to be hardcore. I will also take my diet seriously, eating raw fruits and vegetables, while juicing plenty. Plus, I will eat mainly high protein foods like: salmon, chicken, turkey, rice protein powder, and more. I intend to avoid high-fat grub, and sugary substances. It’s gonna be a long road. Join me. Check back soon, and set your own goals. I believe in you.
Update: I did some heavy detoxing today. Sweating can be one of the best feelings. I helped a friend move all morning. It was intense. I stayed hydrated though, drinking coconut water, pomegranate juice, and spring water. Later I savored a hot bubble bath in minerals with essential oils and extracts, including juniper and menthol. Then I took a nap. Tomorrow I will track down some green tea to help flush more toxins from my body. I’m also going to be looking for a new gym. I may have found one with an infrared sauna. I’m going to hit that hard, and cycle through hydrotherapy by showering in brutally cold water after enduring the heat. I can’t wait.
In addition to eating better, and hard training, I’m taking superfoods, and supplements. Here’s a picture of what I have on hand this week. I will add more to this cocktail soon.
Subscribe to Survival Bros. We have enormous plans for the blog in the near future. I got a GoPro HD Hero 3 Black Edition camera to record my adventures in a first person point of view. I just tested it by filming a mountain bike ride in rain showers on Highway 101. It was mounted on my head. Video coming!
Update #2: I’ve been taking care of myself. I hit another sauna this week. After heating the rocks for an hour, I got the room up to 200 degrees! It was crazy hot. I did some serious detoxing, and hit ice cold showers in between rounds. It felt amazing. I’m sure I cut a few pounds. I was so relaxed after. Nothing was bothering me.
I’ve been training very hard. I got back into lifting weights. I gain muscle easy, but I figured with cardio mixed in I’d begin losing pounds. But I actually gained 6 lbs! It didn’t make sense. Something was wrong. I should have started this mission with a detox kit from the health food store. I came to the conclusion I was constipated. I should be lighter, and feeling better. I did some research, and found that all the antacids I’ve been munching are the culprit.
So this morning I tried bisacodyl for the first time. And I may have over done it. I took 3 pills throughout the day. I’ve pooped 8 times already! That’s a personal best. Graphic I know, but I could have posted a picture. Honestly, I’m exhausted. I’m pounding water and eating healthy. I juiced too. And I threw in a little extra psyllium into my H2O for good measure. Now the weight loss begins. It just got real.
In other news, I’m still looking for a new gym. I’ve been hitting up every one in town for a free trial. The YMCA gave me 7 free passes. Another fitness center offered a free week to workout. I may never pay for a gym. There’s nothing natural about exercising in a health club anyways. I’d rather hike. I’m climbing Mount St. Helens tomorrow. I will film it for you. Next, I’m going to call around and get some free tanning in. A little won’t hurt my pasty butt.
Update #3: Well, I ended up gaining weight. I worked out a lot more, and packed on muscle. Who cares? I like being a heavyweight. However, I am gearing up, and training for a new challenge. In a month my dad and I will be backpacking about 16 miles per day, for 4 days, on the famous Eagle Creek Trail in Oregon. To prepare I’m stepping up my cardio training, and working on my flexibility. I will hike Mt. St. Helens again, and Saddle Mountain soon. Plus, I’m doing yoga, and other low impact training, like cycling. I’m just going to mix it up, and stay loose. I will lose weight rapidly when I get on that treadmill. I just scored a FREE 30 trial membership at another local gym, so it’s on. More on my preps for the next big adventure soon. %^D.
Panera Cares – Pay What You Can Cafe
Posted: April 4, 2013 in Adventures, Frugality, Giving Back, Health & Nutrition, SB Tips, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: blog, bread, breakfast, company, food, free, good, grub, Halsey, lunch, oregon, pdx, portland, review
You can eat for free at Panera Cares in Portland. If you’ve never heard of this concept, customers can simply order whatever they want, and pay only what they can. I had to test this. I had $5 on me.
I had to have their turkey sandwich on fresh focaccia bread. Plus, I hooked up a dark coffee. And my side was a small red apple. The suggested value was $8.88. I put what I had in the wooden donation box. Then I scarfed some epic grub.
If you can’t pay anything for your meal, you are encouraged to work there for an hour. All the employees at the cafe were friendly. Panera Cares is a great opportunity for people to get job experience. It’s a real resource for Portland. I can’t wait to go back. Support this place. 4143 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR Panera Cares
Saddle Mountain Oregon Hike Solo In Snow At Night
Posted: January 14, 2013 in Adventures, Parks, Sports, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: astoria, backpacking, Cameron, coast, geocache, hd, hiking, led, lenser, McKirdy, mountain, or, oregon, park, portland, reviews, saddle, seaside, snow, state, summit, sunset, video, views, washington
It’s my pleasure to bring to you, my hike on Saddle Mountain in the snow, at night, solo. I love doing extreme stuff in the outdoors. It’s a rush, and you’ll get one watching this HD movie. This vlog is packed with action, and epic views. I will update this post with the details of my journey, and my full review of the LED Lenser products I tested. Thanks for visiting Survival Bros!
Produced By Cameron McKirdy – Survival Bros Founder
Tillamook Head Hiker’s Cabins – Backpacking From Cannon Beach To Seaside
Posted: December 27, 2012 in Adventures, Comedy and Art, Product Reviews, SB Tips, Sports, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: adventure, beach, blog, bros, bunker, Cameron, camping, coast, ecola, fire, hd, head, history, McKirdy, mice, ocean, oregon, pacific, parks, producer, state, survival, tillamook, trail, trees, video, viewpoint, walking, ww2
By Cameron McKirdy
Season’s greetings! On Christmas Eve my Dad and I hiked from Indian Beach in Ecola State Park to the Hiker’s Camp on Tillamook Head. We checked out the abandoned World War 2 bunkers, and the viewpoints too. Pops split, leaving me to spend the night by myself. In this HD video I show you the trail, my gear, and my fire. I also cooked up some Goulash thanks to my new flameless cookwear system by Trekmates. Enjoy the video. After a two hour nap, I decided to back to Seaside in the dark night. It was crazy. I used a glow stick, and my Coast HP14 flashlight to luminate the path. A recent storm kicked tons of massive trees down. I had to climb over many, with my 40 pound pack on. I booked it from the cabins, and got back to Seaside in just over 2 hours, covering 4 gnarly miles of ground. It was an intense op. I lost the trail briefly once, slightly rolled an ankle, and nearly slipped down a steep bank. It was one of the most rewarding, and challenging adventures of my life. Next, I plan to raft the Nehalem river this weekend. Thanks for visiting Survival Bros. I’d appreciate your comments, and likes. %^).
Survival Bros News and Notes – October 2012
Posted: October 19, 2012 in Adventures, Comedy and Art, Health & Nutrition, Parks, SB Tips, Sports, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: advice, EDC, food, foraging, hunting, info, letter, mushrooms, prepping, quotes, topics, trip
By Cameron McKirdy
What’s good? The Survival Bros Community is growing! People are sharing on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SurvivalBros and subscribing to Survival Bros on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/survivalbros My friends and I have big plans for the website.
Survival Bros is pleased to announce a new geocaching service on the site. We are currently preparing caches to hide all over the world! There will be special treasure for the first time finder. We won’t make the clues, or locations easy. You may need hiking boots. It’s going to be great. More soon.
If you live on the Oregon Coast, there will be a mushroom hunting foray at Fort Stevens in Warrenton OR this Sunday. Here’s what their website says: Fort Stevens Mysterious Mushrooms
Oct 20, 2012 at Fort Stevens State Park. 1 p.m. Meet at Picnic Shelter A at Coffenbury Lake for a program on wild mushrooms followed by a hike to hunt for fungi.
The weather outside is nasty. It’s time to mix up training routines. Personally, I’ve been doing less biking and hiking, and more indoor activities. I will be doing more body weight exercises, swimming, and lifting weights at the gym. It’s time to run too. Good luck challenging your body.
To be honest, now feels like the time to bulk up for colder months. I’ve been consuming every calorie possible. My peeps and I don’t mess around when it comes to food. After all, I am a pro eater. Look at this collection of dank eats I devoured.
Finally, here’s a preppers quote to consider, “two is one, one is none.” That means, your tools will get lost, or fail. It’s best to have two of what you need. Look around your house and see what you really use. Get that pantry tight with essentials. That’s all for now. Best wishes. – Cam
Babysitting Survival Guide Blog By Cameron McKirdy
Posted: October 17, 2012 in Adventures, Comedy and Art, SB Tips, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: advice, article, blogs, care, children, Funny, kids, watching, yoga
Nothing is more precious than a child. That’s why babysitting is so important. I recently watched three girls. They tried to break me. I regulated. Everybody came out better.
First off, babies are out of control. They get into everything. You really can’t babyproof a house, because they can climb anything like King Kong. They do as much damage too. The two younger girls I watched are 18 months, and three years old! They usually don’t play together, so I’m always running down one of them. I’ve never drank so much coffee, and been so exhausted.
Kids are tornados. I’ve been blasted with Cheerios, toys, and gale force sneezes. The baby is always squirting something out. She is almost potty trained though. Her sisters are helping her figure it out. And for the record, I’m not afraid to change a diaper. Every prepper should check that off their to do list!
I’ve found rugrats typically need activities like drawing or reading. This stimulates their mind, and they will make less messes for you. It’s also good to tell them NO! And let them cry. I can’t cater to everything they want. When kids are fussy, they seem just frustrated or tired. Naps are your best friend.
It’s also crucial to teach them while playing. They don’t even know they’re learning while playing games. We go over things like colors, names, and numbers. The squirts love to learn words and repeat what I say. They are sponges. That’s why they can only watch so much TV. I’d rather they play then zone out.
Finally, but maybe most important, it’s key to make the kids feel safe and nurtured. I’m always smiling around them, and ready to play. The infant always says, “tickle me!” She is so funny. The children play all types of games naturally. Being around them has made me more childlike, which is great. SURVIVAL BROS invites you to inspire a kid. Spend time around them. You can learn from them as you teach.
Baby yoga time with Cam. We also did push-ups.
Visiting a Food Bank in Oregon – Donate To Yours
Posted: October 10, 2012 in Health & Nutrition, SB Tips, Survival Bros ChallengesTags: bank, community, donate, food, garden, Pantries, services, shelter
I recently toured my local food bank in Warrenton, OR. Clatsop Community Action offers many services, beyond just pantry essentials. CCA is the first food bank in Oregon to grow food for the community in their own garden. They now offer fresh produce like watermelons and carrots, as pictured.
Survival Bros encourages you to donate to your local food bank.. FEED THY NEIGHBOR. Let us remember the importance of self-sufficiency. If you have the ability to grow your own food, do. You could also learn to forage for grub. I could grab a crab, blackberries, or edible mushrooms right now if I had to. Now is not the time to be lazy. Stockpile food and gear now before the winter blows. Peace and ❤
– Cameron McKirdy
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