By Cameron McKirdy
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.
Survival Bros Challenge: Make an emergency Go Bag kit like this, and give it to a loved one. Have fun making a backpack. Please share this video with a friend, comment, and like.
By Cameron McKirdy
This week Survival Bros went hiking in the woods near Cannon Beach, Oregon to kill and eat a bunny. We saw, but didn’t catch the animal, so we explored the forest near logging roads. To my shock we stumbled upon a massive survival shelter made from tarps, logs, cordage, and more. There was even a 4-person tent inside, and the shack had a clean tarp floor. The place was loaded with camping gear, and everything you’d need to be self-sufficient in the outdoors for a long time. Watch the HD video to see how it was built, and what’s stored on the site. Join the Survival Bros community on YouTube, and SUBSCRIBE TODAY! It’s free of charge.
The best tarp shelter we’ve ever seen in the woods
The Portland Expo Center is hosting the 38th annual Pacific Northwest Sportsman’s show from February 6 – 10, 2013. I went on opening day. It was $8 to park, and another $12 for admission. I made the trip worthwhile, checking out every booth and demonstration.
This show has something for every adventurer. There’s boating, rving, and fishing exhibits, to name a few. So if you’re looking for gear, or ideas on where to travel, this is for you. I was impressed with the high amount of outfitters around. There’s a guide for everything under the sun. Most were for hunting trips, but I saw whitewater rafting experts offering their services too. I liked talking up the small, mom and pop vendors with interesting, lesser known products. My favorite item I found is called Squat Strap (www.squatmonkey.com). It’s a strap that wraps around a tree, or rock to help support you while you go poop. Brilliant. Now I can read a business book outside, while doing my business. I had to get a strap to test. More on that soon.
I also talked to a local inventor named Andy Gorman. He developed the Retractable Tool Tether, so you stop dropping things (www.retractabletooltether.com). I picked up a few of these to review also. I’ll put one on my jacket, and one on my EDC backpack. Maybe I will stop losing things. Doubtful.
There was lots to peruse, and stuff to sample. I tasted storable foods, oils, jams, meats, and energy drinks. Skoal was giving away cans of chew, put I passed. The Expo was serving beer as well. And at one booth you could try panning for gold, or buy a small nugget. Fun, but I will be panning outside. I shopped knives too, and picked up product catalogs to browse later. If you like the outdoors better than the indoors, visit this show before it’s gone.
Survival Bros has a list of Summer challenges for you. Try one, or go hard and complete them all. We believe these activities will improve your survival skills, and help you avoid complete domestication. Go wild, and get outside. Please add challenges and comment as you see fit. Let’s make this an active discussion. Good luck!
1. Camp for 5 days or more in a row.
2. Build a controlled camp fire.
3. Gather wild edible food and springwater.
4. Go #1 and #2 outdoors!!
5. Take a day hike with your backpack.
6. Make a new friend that’s into preparedness.
7. Swim in a lake, river, or ocean. Pools and hot tubs don’t count.
8. Cook a full meal for yourself and someone else.
9. Read an outdoor adventure book.
10. Study a map and bike a new, undiscovered trail.
More challenges from Survival Bros coming soon! Have fun prepping, and get all the sun you can this summer without toasting. Peace from the road. – Cameron
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