#Vanlife Survivalist Cameron McKirdy camping out of a 2002 Chevrolet Astro Van. Subscribe for more Adventures from Oregon. http://www.cameronmckirdy.com #prepper #TEAMAMERICA
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How to Live in a Chevy Astro Van as an American Man
Posted: July 21, 2019 in blogger, Everyday Carry (EDC), Frugality, Fun!, HD Videos, Scavenging, Van Dwelling, vanlifeTags: 2019, alternative, Astro, AWD, blogger, bro, Cameron McKirdy, camping, Chevy, clip, conversion, dude, famous, farm, Funny, guy, home, info, kit, man, nature, news, oregon, outdoors, post, preparedness, prepper, ranch, raw, real, survival, tour, update, van, Van Life, vandweller, vanlife, vehicle, video, YouTuber, zombies
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Driving VW Van in a Rainstorm with Tips for Bad Weather Travel
Posted: May 22, 2016 in Automobiles, blogger, Cold Weather, highway, Storms, Van Dwelling, vlog, VW Vanagon, waterTags: Art, automobile, blogger, bus, Cameron McKirdy, car, clips, driver, emergency, Funny, HD Video, how-to, news, preparedness, prepping, production, rainy, road, storm, Survival Bros, tips, traveling, trees, tricks, van, vehicles, vlog, weather, window
Cameron McKirdy drives his vehicle, a 1986 Volkswagen Vangon in gross, extremely dangerous Winter weather conditions near the beach in Seaside, Oregon.
Survival Bros Tips for driving in rain:
- Turn your lights on
- Obey traffic laws
- Allow extra time and distance between yourself and other cars
- Have good windshield wiper blades and/or Rain-X the front
- Take your time (go slower), plus let people in (merge), and people to cross the road
- Avoid distractions like filming, texting while driving, and singing to music in your car
Please try NOT to soaking pedestrians with enormous puddles near sidewalks!
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Water on the road and windshield clearly reduce visibility while driving
Trading Paper Money for a Silver Bullion Coin aka Real Cash
Posted: January 30, 2016 in Frugality, Fun!, OR, oregon, Precious MetalsTags: 2016, blog, bros, bullion, Cameron McKirdy, cash, Channel, coins, collectibles, collecting, exchange, fun, gold, hd, information, mint, money, news, oregon, paper, Precious Metals, preparedness, silver, Silver Certificates, survival, Survival Bros, The Rock, thrift stores, thrifting, trading, update, videos, vlog, warrenton
#SurvivalBros swaps fake dollar bills for a more authentic, and traditional unit of exchange (silver) in this HD video production. Please like, comment, and share this #movie For more content, take a minute to SUBSCRIBE to the Survival Bros YouTube Channel if you have an account! Thanks.
You just saw proof that you can still get real silver for silver certificates. The Government really should honor these novelty items. But no. You may only have Federal Reserve Notes. Thanks!
After consulting with expert buyers/sellers in my community, the consensus is that paper silver certificates don’t go for more than $2-$5, unless you get a particular year, which I don’t know anything about yet.
But why stockpile silver versus other goods to trade potentially? Because paying for storage sucks, and I’m condensing my wealth to a smaller physical size. And silver in undervalued at this time, in my mind. So I can get more in trade later.
Yeah, but Walmart doesn’t take silver bullion! Not yet. And if you have silver coins you can simply take them to the coin shop in your hood to get cash to purchase Chinese garbage and GMOs.
Well, that dollar with The Rock on it isn’t worth a dollar, so you ripped them off, and you’re a jerk. Hmmm….I think it’s still redeemable. And Dwayne Johnson may as well be on our money since it’s so funny. Audit The Fed.
Take a second to leave a comment on this blog post, if you’d be so kind. What do you stockpile just in case, if anything? Cheers.
EDC or Everyday Carry Keychain Example with Photo
Posted: April 6, 2015 in Everyday Carry (EDC), Frugality, Fun!, Gear, PhotosTags: army, author, backpacker, blog, bros, can opener, carryeverday, day, EDC, emergency, every, fire, flashlight, gear, items, keychain, keys, kit, knife, knives, lighter, list, new, picture, preparedness, starter, survival, swag, swiss, Tools
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.
Send Survival Bros a picture of your #EDC tools, and we’ll share it on the blog site here! thesurvivalbros@gmail.com
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Walmart Parking Lot Car Camping Experience in Eugene Oregon
Posted: August 5, 2014 in Adventures, Automobiles, Comedy and Art, Frugality, Fun!, VW VanagonTags: advice, blog, Cameron McKirdy, camping, car, editorial, emergency, Eugene, experience, Funny, grocery, information, life, lot, new, opinion, or, oregon, parking, post, preparedness, preppers, road, security, sleeping, stealth, store, survival, tips, tricks, trip, urban, van, Vanagon, vlog, VW
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.
EDC Backpack Items List and Pocket Dump
Posted: April 25, 2014 in Backpacking, Everyday Carry (EDC), Gear, Guns, HD VideosTags: america, blog, bullet, carry, day, EDC, every, everyday, gun, info, items, kits, knives, list, mag, marine, medical, preparedness, shoes, soldier, survival, swag, tips, USMC, vlog
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
Altoids Survival Tin Example for Emergency Preparedness 2014 HD
Posted: March 28, 2014 in Contests, Everyday Carry (EDC), Gear, HD VideosTags: Altoids (Brand), bic, blog, build, camping, contest, emergency, example, first aid, fishing, gear, google, help, how-to, items, kits, lighter, list, military, Mini Survival Kit, oregon, preparedness, prizes, search, stuff, tin, update, video, vlog, water, YouTube
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.
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Custom Chopper Trike in Seaside Oregon
Posted: March 27, 2014 in Bikes, Fun!, GearTags: beach, black, blog, coast, Cove, emergency, flat, gear, hauler, hd, lights, new, ocean, Oregon (US State), pacific, person, preparedness, sand, subscribe, Survival Bros, toy, trailer, tricycle, trip, video, vlog, waves, wheels, YouTube, zombie
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
Elk Jerky Recipe with Pictures
Posted: January 24, 2014 in Adventures, Cooking, Grub, PhotosTags: beach, blog, coast, elk, food, fresh, fun, gathering, grub, guns, hunting, information, marinade, Marine Corps, meal, meat, news, nuggets, or, oregon, Photos, preparedness, process, recipe, seaside, shooting, soldier, steak, survival, tips, USMC, woods
By Cameron McKirdy
Former Marine Tactical Gypsy has an exclusive Survival Bros blog and new elk jerky recipe for you. He hunts in Oregon with seven other buddies, and no matter how much they kill, they split the meat evenly so nobody is left out. This season his hunting party terminated five bulls, producing around 225 pounds of meat each. He has used the animal for sausage, country fried steaks, and thick jerky strips. His favorite cut is the back strap, which runs on each side of the spine. It’s the most tender part, and is amazing in a stew of vegetables and spices. Simmer that on a low boil for awhile, and you have a man meal sure to satisfy. Tactical Gypsy also told me he likes to pan sear the meat first, to lock in the juice.
To produce scrumptious elk jerky he cut slabs 1/4th of an inch thick, because they shrink. His recipe calls for six or seven pounds of flesh, so he ends up with big nuggets to feast on. Each hunk is approximately 4″ x 1″ wide. The marinade calls for 4 1/2 cups of soy sauce, with plenty of Worcestershire depending on personal preference. Mix in 1 pound of brown sugar, then a 8 oz. bottle of hickory liquid smoke flavoring. Soak the elk in a bowl, or deep pan, and refrigerate for 12 hours.. After that, use a colander to run off the marinade. Next, lay out the strips on the dehydrator trays evenly, with bigger pieces going on the bottom. Sprinkle on coarse black pepper, turn the machine on high, and let her rip. Check back every few hours, and rotate the racks as needed. In 12 additional hours you’ll have a stash of jerky to devour, and give out to your friends. Tactical Gypsy, if you are reading this, please save me a nug or two. Survival Bros will have more blogs soon. Check back often. Likes, shares, and comments are appreciated.
Thompson Falls in Seaside Oregon – Photo By Survival Bros
Posted: November 12, 2013 in Adventures, Fun!, HD VideosTags: 97138, boy, Cameron McKirdy, city, Clatsop County (US County), danger, emergency, estates, falls, gearhart, heights, High-definition Video (Film Format), homes, houses, injury, land, park, pool, preparedness, production, property, rescue, service, Survival Bros, swimming, view, water, woods
Produced By Cameron McKirdy
You gotta see Thompson Falls in Seaside, Oregon. This waterfall is gorgeous, but also extremely dangerous to get to. It’s located in the hills North of town. Please be careful if you do hike out there. Survival Bros will continue to bring you epic content, but only if you continue to like, comment, and share these blogs. It’s all for you. Enjoy!
The start of the 60 foot drop
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