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SURVIVAL BROS VS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Posted: February 14, 2023 in A.I., Everyday Carry (EDC), Gear, lists, suvival
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BY MC CAM

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50 examples of durable goods that can be useful to stock up on in case of an emergency:

  1. Water filtration system
  2. Generator
  3. Solar panels
  4. Battery bank
  5. Propane stove
  6. Gasoline canisters
  7. Hand-crank radio (get updates and weather info)
  8. Flashlights
  9. Batteries
  10. First aid kit
  11. Fire extinguisher
  12. Smoke detector
  13. Carbon monoxide detector
  14. Emergency whistle, example: on keychain or backpack near your face
  15. Solar-powered lights
  16. Portable toilet
  17. Hand sanitizer
  18. Soap
  19. Dish soap
  20. Laundry detergent
  21. Bleach
  22. Trash bags
  23. Toilet paper
  24. Paper towels
  25. Wet wipes (butt wipes baby) scented and flushable? That’s for your ass to decide.
  26. Diapers
  27. Baby formula
  28. Feminine hygiene products
  29. Toothpaste (Fluoride Free)
  30. Toothbrushes
  31. Razors
  32. Shampoo
  33. Conditioner
  34. Deodorant
  35. Sunscreen
  36. Insect repellent
  37. Garden seeds
  38. Fishing gear
  39. Hunting gear
  40. Sleeping bags
  41. Tents or hammock
  42. Tarps (camo?)
  43. Rope aka cordage
  44. Duct tape or Reflective tape, for repairs or visibility
  45. Nails
  46. Screws (for your wood)
  47. Hammers
  48. Hand saws
  49. Power drill
  50. Power saw or foldable and portable

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Here are 20 examples of foods that have a long shelf life when stored properly:

  1. Rice (white, brown, wild)
  2. Dried beans (lentils, chickpeas, black beans, etc.)
  3. Pasta
  4. Canned vegetables (tomatoes, corn, beans, peas, etc.)
  5. Canned fruits (peaches, pears, pineapple, etc.)
  6. Canned fish (tuna, salmon, sardines)
  7. Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.)
  8. Nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter)
  9. Dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cranberries, etc.)
  10. Shelf-stable milk (powdered, evaporated)
  11. Cereal
  12. Crackers
  13. Jerky (beef, turkey, etc.)
  14. Honey (buy local)
  15. Maple syrup
  16. Oats (think 5 gallon food safe buckets)
  17. Apples (great to flavor and dehydrate)
  18. Potatoes (can last several months if stored properly)
  19. Carrots (can last several weeks if stored properly)
  20. Onions (can last several months if stored properly)

It’s important to note that proper storage conditions can vary for each food item, and it’s always a good idea to check the expiration date and storage instructions on the packaging. Additionally, rotating and using the oldest items first can help ensure that your food supply stays fresh and doesn’t go to waste.

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Here are 15 skills that can be helpful for emergency preparedness and natural disasters:

  1. First aid and CPR
  2. Basic navigation skills (using a map and compass or GPS)
  3. Basic self-defense skills
  4. Fire starting skills (using matches, lighters, and other tools)
  5. Basic search and rescue skills
  6. Water filtration and purification techniques
  7. Basic gardening and food preservation skills
  8. Basic construction and repair skills (for shelter, tools, and other equipment)
  9. Basic communication skills (radio operation, signal mirrors, etc.)
  10. Basic survival skills (finding food and water, building shelter, etc.)
  11. Animal tracking and identification skills
  12. Basic weather forecasting skills
  13. Basic sanitation and hygiene skills
  14. Basic hunting and trapping skills (for obtaining food)
  15. Basic psychological and stress management skills

These are just a few examples of the types of skills that can be useful in emergency situations. It’s always a good idea to tailor your skill set to your specific needs and the type of emergencies that you may face in your area.

Here are 15 examples of “stores of value” that are commonly used for investment and financial purposes:

  1. Gold
  2. Silver
  3. Platinum
  4. Real estate
  5. Collectibles (art, antiques, etc.)
  6. Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin aka BTC, etc.)
  7. Stocks (e.g. shares of publicly traded companies)
  8. Bonds (e.g. government or corporate debt)
  9. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
  10. Mutual funds
  11. Hedge funds
  12. Options and futures contracts
  13. Commodities (e.g. oil, natural gas, agricultural products)
  14. Foreign currencies
  15. Cash (inflation-protected or otherwise)

It’s important to note that the effectiveness of these stores of value can depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, geopolitical events, and individual circumstances. Additionally, some of these stores of value may carry higher risks than others, and it’s always a good idea to consult with a financial advisor or do thorough research before making any investment decisions. Note: We aren’t financial advisors, and content was generated with the help of AI for entertainment purposes only.

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, vanlife
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#Vanlife Survivalist Cameron McKirdy camping out of a 2002 Chevrolet Astro Van. Subscribe for more Adventures from Oregon. http://www.cameronmckirdy.com #prepper #TEAMAMERICA

SURVIVAL BROS RULES IN THE NEWS!

Posted: May 3, 2019 in Adventures, Bitcoin, Finance, Fun!, vanlife
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Hey Friends,

Survival Bros Founder Cameron McKirdy here.  Welcome back.  It’s been a busy week, and I was in the newspaper today!   The local media outlet reached out to catch up, and get updated on Survival Bros events.

READ THE DAILY ASTORIAN ARTICLE HERE.

In other news, I was cruising my subscription feed on YouTube and The World Crypto Network was taking calls LIVE on the show.  So I immediately grabbed my cell phone and dialed @MadBitcoins  Watch this.  You’ll learn something about digital money. #btc I come on at 19:08.

Also, this is REALLY GROSS!  I puked Hot Dogs on people during an eating contest as the winner was being announced.  I was disqualified, because the winner hadn’t been fully mentioned during my spray.  It was a classic “Reversal of Fortune” or an “Urge Contrary to Swallowing.”  I went by Consumption during my run with Major League Eating.  Watch out for this clip on MTV’s Ridiculousness.  

You can buy Survival Bros merchandise on Teespring now designed by Cam.

https://teespring.com/stores/survival-bros-by-cam

STICKERS ARE IN STOCK!

Thanks for the support.  You are appreciated. #hugs

Survivalist Going to Local Food Bank for #VANLIFE Items!

Posted: August 29, 2018 in Automobiles, Caches, Cooking, Everyday Carry (EDC), Freebies, Frugality, Uncategorized
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By Cameron McKirdy

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See what they give you at a food pantry. Please SUBSCRIBE, comment, and share this video with friends.
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#SurvivalBros July News Update by Cameron McKirdy 

Posted: July 20, 2017 in Adventures, camping, Cuddling, Frugality, Fun!, Health & Nutrition, News, Photos, Scavenging
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Hey Friend, 

It’s me.  Cam (The Cuddler).  I hope this blog post finds you well.   You won’t believe all of the Survival Bros News this month…Here’s stories from my travels, and camping.

First off, I trust you got through the 4th of July with all of your fingers.   I lit off a ton of fireworks.   All totally legal…I watched Seaside’s show from Gearhart, Oregon.  We had limited visibility will all of the smoke.  Everybody was lighting things on fire.  #USA  I couch surfed that night at a friend’s house.  I enjoy seeing how others live, and sharing what I have with them.

 

Next topic – Being a Professional Cuddler.   I’ve had much positive interest in my platonic touch service.   I provide cuddling sessions across America for donations.  I operate on a sliding scale of $60-$80 per hour, plus travel.  I’m open to trades as well.  My clients are caring, and brave for reaching out to me.  You can contact me at camthecuddler@gmail.com, or by adding “professionalcuddler” on Teams.  I offer free consultations online, in person, or over the phone.  Let’s snuggle.  I also read to people, and walk with them for companionship.   I love you all, and my work.  Thanks for the support.

Here’s the funny “FEE HUGS” t-shirt I made.  I’ve been designing handmade clothing for years.   

I just gave a stranger a ride home for $5.  She was a mysterious, and spiritual being with guidance to give.  The woman lead me into brief meditation with this card as a happiness blessing.  Say the manta out loud.  Practice it.  http://www.sgi-usa.org

Ouch!!!!  I broke my foot!  I found myself tenting on rocks, and while sleeping on my belly, I kicked the ground and broke at least one bone in my toe.   It’s been hurting for weeks.   It even formed a deep blister, long after the impact.  #SurvivalBros opened the infected wound with a sewing needle, and squeezed out the chunky, oozing puss with fingernails.   Hand sanitizer was put on it, and the injury is looking and feeling better.  Thank God for his weed.  Passed, instead of passing out.

Happy thought: I’ve been cooking food several times daily on an open campfire.  It’s the best eat’n.  I have devoured pounds of potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips, and meats with cheeses while camping in the #PNW

Scavenging —–>  I like to trade with people.   Ideas, trinkets, nuggets, etc.  However, finding treasure on my own is fun too.  Today I’m camping, and I enjoy browsing campsites after guests leave.  I found free firewood (still burning to start my own flame), and a new hatchet.  I had just traded the same people a football I found in a bush for 2 beers…I asked for a small amount of coffee in exchange, but they only spoke French and returned from their tent with cold booze.  My other neighbors hooked up free weed for three days.  Blueberry Cookies, and Gorilla Glue.  We gifted each other items randomly, like tea, a decorative tin, kids game, a glow stick, dry shampoo, water and beyond.  Say hi to your fellow tenters.  #goodpeople   

Excuse me while I list a locked iPhone on eBay for parts.  I got it at a charity thrift store, hoping it was unlocked and use able for an extra video camera.  No luck, but I did find another camera half off at Goodwill.  It’s a Canon , and is worth $100.  The battery died so I to have to track down a wall charger online.  I will get an extra battery at the same time. 

Collecting bottle cans – Survival Bros made a Mission of it recently and hunted down the redeemable limit of 144, a few times.   Making $20 with two people working the bottle return robot.  These 10 cent recycleables have provided extra gas money for traveling.  One can = one mile down the road in my Ford Mustang.  This frees me up to drive around more to thrift and resell clothing in town.  I made $70 one day this week flipping old clothing, much of which was free to me.  Example: My buddy moved and left me a green Pendleton Men’s jacket.  I sold it for cash (vs more in trade) to Buffalo Exchange for a third of the price they will ask, being $65.

Somebody took a dump in the hottub at the resort.   Thankfully I pay attention to my surroundings.  This isn’t the first time I’ve encountered poop swirling in a spa.  The sauna is out of order too, so I’ve been down by the river hunting crawfish to fry up on the campfire.  Look at the BBQ bacon ends I ate.

I’ve been making Survival Bros Emergency Preparedness Caches to store, and sell.   I can customize them to fit almost any budget.  Want one?  A stash of extras can be huge in a pinch.  Trust me.  New videos coming.  Seen this YouTube classic yet?  It’s of a basic cache, to give you ideas.  Join us on YouTube.  We have 6,665 Subscribers to our channel.  

Visit Cameron McKirdy again soon!  Share this website with buddies.

 

Survival Bros News Report – May Update

Posted: May 11, 2017 in Adventures, Automobiles, blogger, Caches, Everyday Carry (EDC), HD Videos, Health & Nutrition, News, Thrifting Hauls
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By Cameron McKirdy

Survival Bros = Real News aka The Truth

Welcome to your everyday preparedness blog.  This post is an update with the latest information going on.  Share this website with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to our #survivalbros YouTube channel!  We now have over 6,500 subscribers.  Join the community today, and leave a comment on a fun video production.

INSIDER travel was granted permission to use my HD video footage from a clamming video I produced in Oregon.  Watch the hit that has 9.3 Million views in less than a month…

If you’d like to collaborate with Cam email him with a project idea – thesurvivalbros@gmail.com

Fake News Challenges Cam The Cuddler:

I recently drove my Mustang to Portland, Oregon to demonstrate my survival tactics to a “reporter” and photographer with Willamette Week.  It’s a tabloid, and I shouldn’t have trusted them to get my story correct.  The nameless reporter didn’t use a voice recorder, and managed to misquote me.  The entire article is snarky, and designed to discredit me. Instead, YouTube views are going through the roof!  

Here’s the “story,” from wweek.com.  I did NOT say the line about killing.  I was saying that there may be violence in the streets a few days after supplies run out, and it got twisted into, “there will be killing for five days.”  That makes no sense.  It was careless reporting, intentionally.  They should give back their Pulitzer prize they won so long ago.  Reporters better watch how they handle me.  Good luck getting an interview now.  You better have some credibility, and be a positive person if you’re gonna approach me for a story.

I quit my job.  I’ve been working at a GNC, but it’s an unhealthy work environment.  The florescent lighting was unbearably bright and annoying.  The frequency is harmful.  Plus, I was surrounded by a Wi-Fi signal, that I’m sensitive to.  All of us should be aware of our surroundings, and be in an environment that is as natural as possible. 

Once the weather got nice, and the Sun came out, the customers stopped coming in.  They were getting Vitamin D, and fresh air like I should be doing.  So that bothered me.  I don’t want to develop varicose veins from standing or sitting too much either.  Be careful with that my friends.  They sure do recall a bunch of products too!

Maybe you’ve seen me on VICELAND’s Abandoned Ep. 5 “Nuclear Waste” with skater Rick McCrank.  

The struggle is real.  On a recent road trip to Terwilliger aka Cougar hot spring East of Eugene, I hit a pot hole in the dark and cracked my oil pan.  I have a 1999 Mustang, with a severe leak, so I’m not driving right now.  I’m back on foot patrol, and catching buses, as my survival mountain bike was recently stolen also.  Pray that I can travel again soon, and get it fixed properly on the cheap.  A mechanic wants $650 to do the job, but I have a buddy in mind to help for way less cash.  It may take 6 hours of labor, as the engine needs to be lifted and cradled.  At least this doesn’t appear to be the end of my ride on the black stallion.  

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Trading Paper Money for a Silver Bullion Coin aka Real Cash

Posted: January 30, 2016 in Frugality, Fun!, OR, oregon, Precious Metals
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By Cameron McKirdy

#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.

Silver Bullion Coins

5 year silver chart

Courtesy of Kitco

Car Camping Food Items Listed with Photo

Posted: October 23, 2014 in Automobiles, Backpacking, Everyday Carry (EDC), Gear, Health & Nutrition
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By Cameron McKirdy

car camping food listCar camping is one of my favorite blog topics.  I hope you find it interesting too.  Here’s a checklist of my top foods to store in your vehicle.  Many items instantly turn into grub by adding hot water.  I got ideas for the perfect van dwelling foods by watching YouTube videos of Thru Hikers packing for their long distance trips.  Search for Pacific Crest Trail aka PCT, or Appalachian Trail Backpackers online.

Ziplock bags are a trusted way to keep organized.  You can even write on the outside with a permanent pen to label things.  Plus, plastic sacks maintain some protection from water, rats, an other elements.  Let me know if you have any questions about my setup.  Add several gallons of distilled and spring water (not pictured), and I’m ready to go off the grid for weeks.  I’m stocked up on:

  • Honey with ginseng, bee pollen, and royal jelly
  • Drinks: water, aloe water, coconut beverages, teas, fruit juices
  • Soups in cans to heat and serve, and powdered packets
  • Protein Powder, plus various green powders (wheat grass)
  • Pasta Sides, and Dishes like Top Ramen
  • Dehydrated Food such as Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals (Apple Crisp is my favorite)
  • Fruit: Fresh Produce like apples and bananas, also fruit strips, bottles, and cans
  • Nuts and Seeds like Almond and Hemp
  • Granola Bars, and Oatmeal 
  • Instant Coffee, instant milk
  • Condiments: Packets of butter, salsa, pepper, salt, raw sugar, mayonnaise, ketchup, and everything else Free and Holy
  • Canned meats: Flavored tuna, Spam, Chicken Salad with crackers

 

Altoids Survival Tin Example for Emergency Preparedness 2014 HD

Posted: March 28, 2014 in Contests, Everyday Carry (EDC), Gear, HD Videos
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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.  

Watch the video for the Survival Bros. and Cougar Ridge Knives contest:

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Save Money – Don’t Pay Full Retail Prices

Posted: December 28, 2012 in Frugality, Health & Nutrition, SB Tips
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By Cameron McKirdy

Survival Bros shows you all the stuff that is half off in the back of a Safeway grocery store.

Retail is for suckers. Don’t pay full price for anything, ever again. Store owners get everything wholesale, and you can too.

I often start my shopping trip by going to the back of the supermarket. That’s where you can always find items 50% off, because they are discontinued, damaged, or close to their expiration date. You’d think these products are no good, but I’ve found the sale goods are usually organic, and simply not well known, so they go unsold. Don’t be too good to save money. People pass on these deals because they are too proud, and must feel like the product is inferior to what’s on the regular shelves. It’s silly.

Think about getting a membership at a wholesaler like Costco. It will save you cash, and probably pay for the card on the first trip. Be on he lookout for an asterisk on the price sign at Costco. An * means the item is being discontinued, and it’s not coming back, so the price is usually reduced. Buy more then if needed. Not that I support big box stores, but it’s worth going just for the free food samples. I will have to produce a video on that. And my friends that work there seem to be happy.

You can also compare prices online. Additionally, I like to practice patience, and use eBay auctions to save money. Plus, check out smart phone apps like ShopSavvy that get you the best deal possible. The only time I pay jacked up full retail prices is when I’m buying local. Even then I will haggle. Prices are made up. Things are worth what you pay for them.

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The clearance rack at Safeway in the back