Love and kindness are the very basis of society. If we lose these feelings, society will face tremendous difficulties; the survival of humanity will be endangered. - Dalai Lama
I get a kick out of being an outsider constantly. It allows me to be creative. - Bill Hicks
The status quo sucks. - George Carlin
“If the fool would persist in his folly, he would become wise.” – William Blake
Peeing in Nature is one of the most liberating feelings Man can experience. The outdoor relief makes for wonderful break on a long road trip. Cameron McKirdy filmed these videos while stretching in the woods of Oregon, USA. Watch him take aim at a plant off the highway, and piss by a pond! Beats filling a plastic bottle while in motion. HA!!!I’ve never thrown one out of my van window. Promise.
Cameron from Survival Bros gives himself a detoxifying clay mud mask to improve his skin. His face was softer, and more clear, with less acne and blackheads. Subscribe on YouTube, share, and add this video to a playlist. Thanks for watching. More soon, and on our preparedness blog #survivalbros
Soak in the healing waters, and try the different natural cascading pools at Cougar Hot Spring in the Willamette National Forest. It’s $7 per person for a day pass, and you can’t be there after dark. Share this HD 60fps video shot with GoPro Hero7 Black camera for Survival Bros. Filmed after this recreational area was closed for a year due to fire damage. Located in Oregon, near the McKenzie River. See you there!
Chill out on the North Fork of the McKenzie River with #SurvivalBros and Papilio Oregonius butterflies. This is the official insect of Oregon State. Filmed near Cougar Hot Spring, in the Willamette National Forest. SUBSCRIBE NOW ON YOUTUBE FOR MORE!
What a spectacular day this was by the water. The sun scorched my naked body. It burned getting into the 106 degree water later that evening at Terwilliger Hot Springs. I did dive headfirst into the crystal clear river. Exhilarating. However, do you have any idea how hard it is to hold your junk with one hand? Just saying, it wasn’t staying put. Thankfully through the power of editing, the family jewels remained in safe keeping.
I ventured to this sacred spot two weeks earlier, and saw the same collection of butterflies! I counted 40. I’m amazed they were still there when I returned. My friends are posted up hard in heaven. They danced around me as I paid my respects. This area produces insanely large moths too, like this one I spotted heading into a shower last summer.
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I stopped by Yogi Tea Headquarters in Springfield, Oregon today. After buzzing the doorbell I was welcomed inside, out of the rain. They don’t give tours of the building, but offered me a handful of sample tea packets to try. I took my time investigating each type, but ended up taking every kind I think. Pictured are new varieties I’ve never seen on store shelves before. You can find Yogi teas by the box at nearly every health food shop. They are delicious. I’m grateful for the hookup. It paid off to stop, and inquire. These will go into my EDC bag immediately for later consumption. But I got two of their Roasted Dandelion Spice Detox formula, so I will have to drink that tonight.
Update: I went back for this picture of the free sample bowl at headquarters. I scored 11 more packets from Yogi. Visit them in Springfield, OR for a hook up.
Help yourself to unlimited free tea just for stopping by
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.
Ready or not, my chubby puggle Mocha was going hiking with me. I took the pug/beagle combo to the top. She made the summit by herself, but it was a struggle. It was a sweltering 80 plus degrees out. My poor dog hasn’t been training hard lately. Her exercise routine consists of going from the couch to food and back. But Mocha and I have hiked, so I knew the 5-year-old mutt still had it. I remember the first time I let her off the leash on a trail. She was running back and forth, up and down it. The puggle was so excited to be out of the apartment. I couldn’t contain her. Once she even fell off a cliff as the bank eroded and I had to quickly swing her up by the leash and collar to save her. Mocha is much fatter now, but we are working on it.
When we got to Saddle Mountain State Natural Area her nose was working overtime. There were lots of people hitting the trail, and camping. I brought water, and gave the puggle breaks. I made her sit, and she would lay in the shade when she could. The hike is 5 miles round trip, but the elevation change is brutal. It’s 1603 feet to be exact, with the top at 3283 feet. Mainly I was concerned about her paws bleeding. There is lots of metal fencing on the ground to contain the loose rocks, and I didn’t know if that would bother her. On the way up I kept Moc on the leash, 1 because there’s cliffs, and 2 because lots of people were coming down the trail with dogs. I wanted to protect her. However, on the way down I decided it would be better to let her follow me off leash. She didn’t want to walk on the trail because the gravel was hurting her. So she waddled along side the main path, and didn’t hurt anything. Plus, it was getting late, and we were basically the last down.
On the way we checked out a geocache hidden on a side trail. I’ve found it before, but I wanted to see all the new stuff inside, and sign the log book again. Not many people locate it each year. I traded in a emergency paracord bracelet for a CD with clues to another cache. I’m getting into geocaching because it’s something fun to do while hiking, or when you’re just out and about. There’s more than 2 million geocaches planted around the world. This hobby also forces me to analyze and use maps too. I filmed Mocha and I checking out what was inside the ammo box this time.
After a few solid hours of hiking, Mocha, my cameraman, and I reached the peak. We all sat down and took in the majestic views of the North Coast. You can see the whole coastline, from Seaside well into Washington State. Poor Mocha was beat. She was gasping for air, and I was a little worried about her. We had just enough water left to quench her thirst, but more would have been nice. Usually there is a spring about halfway up that I feel is safe to drink from. My dog did lap up the puddle there, but I wasn’t getting on all fours. In the end, Mocha killed it. I was so proud of her. I kept her motivated with words of encouragement, smacking her butt, and tossing turkey jerky in her mouth. On the way back I told Moc we were going back to the car and home for ice cubes (her fav). My legs were jello, and Mocha was walking funny, but we accomplished the mission. Next time we will be even stronger, and smarter about it.
Mocha knew we were going to the top. If you want to rock a paracord bracelet for emergency preparedness made by Survival Bros, send $8 to cameronmckirdy@hotmail.com via PayPal. Thanks and best wishes from us both.
“It rubs the lotion on its skin. It does this whenever it is told.” – The Silence of the Lambs
Following my recent bike accident, I’ve used a few ointments to heal my skin, and relieve minor aches and pains. Mostly I’m trying to minimize scaring. I have enough, and bright pink isn’t a good color on me.
I’m covered in purple and green bruises. For sore muscles I’m using Tiger Balm Red Extra Strength. This pain relieving ointment really does work, so I don’t need to take any pills. It helps my muscles relax, so I can go about my business. Plus, the potent menthol smell is soothing. A little dab of this stuff goes a long way. Try it out.
To heal my road rash and cuts I’m using Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Skin Ointment. I got it from my local health food store for $7.99. It’s a good buy because it is blended with natural oils enriched with Vitamin E, and Lavender Oil. I love this product. It is fragrance/dye free too. This product stays on my skin, and prevents my sexy scabs from falling off early. Tea Tree oil heals dry, chapped skin quickly.
Finally, I’ve been using organic 100% Hawaiian Moon Aloe. You can use this cream topically for many things, from sore muscles, to chapped lips. Aloe Vera is a miracle worker. It hydrates deep into skin. According to their website, “natural Aloe Vera contains six antiseptic agents that fight infection; three analgesics to reduce pain and at least three anti-inflammatory agents.” I also drink Aloe Vera juice, and water regularly to help with digestion.
These three products are dynamic. See what they can do for you. Thanks for visiting Survival Bros. Your likes, comments, and shares are greatly appreciated. It helps build this emergency preparedness community. Peace.