The crash through the ice was surprising. The chest constricting cold hit you immediately as the water flowed over your Gore-Tex soaking your insulating layers. With extreme perseverance and strength, you manage to pull yourself onto the bank of the stream, you lay on the bank … [Read more...]
People worry about dying of dehydration in the desert and rarely think about dying of thirst when surrounded by frozen water. However getting water efficiently is paramount in an arctic/winter setting. As you dehydrate in the cold your blood becomes thicker and the circulation … [Read more...]
"Whether you’re in the back seat or behind the wheel, your safety is essential." - Uber "Your passengers depend on you." - Lyft We’re going to take a look at a different type of EDC, your EveryDay Car. This is the car you’re driving and commuting in every day, whether it’s a … [Read more...]
100 Deadly Skills - Survival Edition - Skill 58 Barricading Inward Opening Doors. In a panic, most will pile up random items against a door to keep bad guys out. Which is better than nothing. There is always a more effective way. Barricading a door can be preplanned and … [Read more...]
Once I take out the leader, which is you, I'll have to contend with one or two enthusiastic wingmen. The last two guys, they always run. - Jack Reacher Everybody has heard of the term grey man and keeping a non-descript signature as you go about your day. I used to be that guy … [Read more...]
Clint Emerson, the author of 100 Deadly Skills, covers skills you can employ to escape a kidnapping or abduction. These obviously require you putting in the time up front to learn the skills and become proficient with them. Hopefully, you will never have to use them. Skill … [Read more...]
