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
Survival Bros reviewing a new keychain light on the YouTube Channel. Subscribe now. We beat up this Nitecore until it failed. Nobody tests gear harder than us. In the end, it is a good buy. The metal case is tough! You can drop it on the ground without worry, and even in water with an IP54 rating. The new TIP SE is very bright, at 700 Lumens on Turbo Mode. Runtime = 50 hours on low. It is small, light weight, and lasts long on the quick charging Type C fueled battery. You also get a pocket/utility clip, keychain loop, and even a small USB cord in the box. Max distance is 90 meters. You’ll be happy owning this useful tool. Here’s the link to The Nitecore Store. Maybe we will test more of their products soon. Enjoy these gear photos, and drop a comment on this blog post. Share this article with your friends. Thanks for being here.
Survival Bros asks for free food samples at Natural Grocers in Eugene, Oregon while on a roadtrip. I scored four packets of organic plant based protein drinks, and Non-GMO oatmeal. Check out the freebie haul. Get free calories for yourself by asking to try things at every store you go to. It’s not begging. The shops either have product to get rid of for promotional use, or not. All of the products seen in this new Vlog are NOT FOR RESALE! If scavengers like me do not request the trials, they could go home with a hungry employee, or even worse…EXPIRE! Nothing is worse than wasting a calorie.
This week I did something wild! I pushed my limits, and enjoyed eight zip lines on the Oregon Coast in Warrenton. I’d never attempted anything like this adventure. It got my heart rate up, and made me scream to the top of my lungs.
What it’s like to jump from the top of the tower on an Extreme Zip Swing or Zwing with a 20 foot rope attached to the cable!
See my Bigfoot Sighting on Zip Line Over Water with Camera Drag
Enjoy a gallery of my photographs from my trip to High Life Adventures:
My tour group of eight people took around three hours to complete the course. We had two local, and friendly guides. They communicated with small radios attached to their harness. One guide would go first, then use a rope to gently bring them to a controlled stop. The female went last, and was responsible for securing us properly. You don’t have to walk much in between the routes. In fact, they have a 4×4 vehicle if you want to use it, or get spooked and need a ride back to the parking lot early.
Jumping from the observation tower is intense. There are three different lines from that point, on two levels. SPOILER ALERTS: You get a cookie and a juice box halfway through the tour, plus spring water. Soon they will have a wood stove operational for the brutal winter months, and a wind turbine on top. Also, be on the lookout for Sasquatch. I just saved you a heart attack, and/or a lawsuit. I threw a legit left jab to the face of the masked man, and nearly delivered a swift leg kick before realizing I wasn’t in danger. Fortunately, when he sneaks up, you’re still locked to the zip line, and can’t fully attack!
I would highly recommend going on this zip line tour. It costs $99, and you can also try THE ZWING, their extreme zip swing. I did, and got a high-visibility rubber bracelet as a souvenir. The add-on is $29 more, but worth it, if you can keep down your cookie. I was attached to a longer, 20-foot rope, and jumped off the side of the tower instead of from the middle like most of the group. So I flew 40 feet across, and then dropped towards the lake, on the 1200′ long cable. I screamed like Bigfoot, and was definitely the loudest in the group. I look forward to zip lining again soon, and possibly filming even more. Honestly, this would be a hard hobby to master. The easiest way to stay facing forward is to hold your line towards the top of the connection.
Survival Bros Product Testing The Gerber Prodigy Blade By Breaking a Glass Car Window
Using a “survival” knife to break glass for people locked out of their vehicle, Survival Bros helps by smashing a small car window, so the owner can get his keys and go home. The gentleman’s girlfriend locked the keychain in the car by accident before setting off on a day hike. At first, their solution was to simply throw a rock at the shiny, new BMW Sedan! They decided against that method of breaking in. He didn’t care about money it would cost to repair his ride, because he has auto insurance. I guess insurance covers women. The couple would have been stranded on the mountain at night, if they couldn’t get in. There’s NO cellphone service in The Forest. Fortunately, she was able to reach her arm in without getting hurt to pull the door handle open from the inside.
Would you call the Gerber Prodigy a true survival knife? Comment. It’s smaller, and only has versions featuring irritating serrations. Most friends I’ve encountered aren’t fond of this blade profile, because it takes away from the cutting surface area. Total length of 9.75 inches and blade length of 4.75 inches.
On the plus side, the sheath is quality, making it easy to lash, or attach to your backpack. MOLLE compatible, with a leg strap to try as a carrying position. The rubberized grip works well, and fits in hand ergonomically. It’s a bargain entry level survival or combat knife. Whatever you want to call it, or use it for, the price is right on Amazon for under $40 with free shipping. I’m going to beat mine to Hell this summer in the woods, then consider packing the LMF II, or something new. Have any knife recommendations for Survival Bros? You can always email me at thesurvivalbros@gmail.com
Watch Survival Bros breaking car windows with that blade too! It’s considerably bigger, and better.
Don’t try this! But if you do, wear proper eye and hand protection.
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My #EDC or #EveryDayCarry – Mini Bic Lighter, small Swiss Army knife, P-38 Can Opener and an LED Flashlight. What’s in your pocket? You could throw together a simple survival kit like this one for around $10. So take the time, and get prepared for the future now.
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Watch our new HD video production to get ideas of easy meals you can create while living in your vehicle. I’ve been sleeping in my 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon GL, or vandwelling for eight months straight now. Being out there, and doing IT, teaches you what it takes to plan for a long road trip. However, maybe this blog post will inspire you to do more car camping. It’s been an amazing experience, and my pleasure to share with you. I’m so glad I’ve been able to see more of the Pacific Northwest while I’m young, wild, and free. Now I just need to find more stickers to paste on my VW Bus.
Many food suggestions shown in the YouTube video are also ideal for backpacking, because they are ready instantly with hot water. Other dishes, or side meals are fully prepared for consumption as is, such as the individually wrapped granola bars. I also eat plenty of fresh organic fruit, and drink spring or distilled water. No tap.
Tip: Use different sizes of Ziploc bags to store food items in, and label each kit with a permanent pen. You can compact the plastic storage sacks, and take most of the air out of them, so they are almost vacuum sealed, and take up minimal space. Then put the locked baggies in larger bins, or the pockets of your Everyday Carry backpack for safekeeping.
1986 VW Vanagon getting it done
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After watching this HD video guide, you’ll know the type of stuff in a Bug-Out Bag. His example works for his needs. People create these emergency preparedness backpacks with survival gear just in case of a disaster. It’s important to have supplies like these items listed handy. Keep them secure.
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Are you a natural scavenger like me? I often dream about prepping for disasters by roaming the streets, searching for anything I can use; pens, paperclips, tape, food, water, First Aid supplies. It’s crazy how much people in America through away. Lots of items in the trash are still good, another man’s treasure.
I made a pit stop at Goodwin Park at 1172 Necanicum, on the corner of 12th in Seaside, Oregon. When I got out of my Volkswagen Vanagon, I noticed I had rolled over eight AAA, and AA batteries. So I did the natural thing, and busted out my HD camera for a vlog rant. Turns out these energy sources were still full of life. They must have fallen out of someone’s vehicle or bag. I swooped them up, and put them in my EDC backpack for storage. I have many flashlights, and headlamps that could use these batteries later.
What have you scavenged around town or in the woods? It’s always fun to find stuff you can use, especially money. But don’t get too attached to anything, because you could lose it also. Like the time when I recently found $20 on the ground, put it in my pocket, only to realized it fell out of my jacket before I could blow it!
Recently I camped in a Walmart parking lot on West 11th in Eugene, Oregon. In this HD video you’ll get the scoop on what it’s like to do some urban stealth camping in my 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon GL. It was noisy, and the space is well lit, but in general, I got great rest. It feels good to be somewhere, and not have to pay for the experience. This was a fun experiment, and I’d recommend it to any Survival Bros. out there. Staying at Walmart for free beats dropping hundreds for a night in a hotel. Would you try this? Live simple my friends. More videos about my summer road trip coming soon. Thanks for visiting my blog! Peace and love.
Certified yoga instructor Sarah Whisler guides you through an easy warm up, workout, and cool down in this HD video production. We filmed our “flow” in Seaside, Oregon. Our hope is that you use this video, and create more joy and peace in your life daily. Stay tuned to Survival Bros, because we will be creating even better instructional routines soon. Make yoga a part of your practice, and glow in all the benefits. If you like the video, please share this workout with a friend. Positive comments are also welcome. Thanks!http://soulsearchersarahgirl.wordpress.com/
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Sarah shows you how it’s done on her yoga mat near the beach in Seaside, Oregon.
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