Any everyday carry SERE (survival, evasion, resistance, escape) kit is a valuable piece of equipment. They can be applied to any potentially dangerous situation. A well put together kit should try to cover a wide array of scenarios but also be as minimalist as possible; if it’s cumbersome to carry in casual situations, you probably […]
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I Doubt James Bond Ever Had to Deal With This…
Merry Christmas to All, we sincerely hope each and every one of you has a safe and happy day surrounded by family and loved ones. Originally, I was going to write about a Christmas being away from home, but even a good story and a funny one is a bit depressing when you’re far from […]
Former CIA Operatives weigh in on the Jack Ryan series
I’ve been a longtime reader of the Tom Clancy novels. Those novels comprised of most of what I read while in the Marine Corps. I think my hands down favorite out of all his novels was Without Remorse. Although Jack Ryan is not specifically mentioned, one of the characters, John Clark, is a recurring name […]
Dead Drops – Laying Some Foundational Pipe
The topic of Dead Drops is quickly expanding as we pursue the possibilities of “Legacy Caching” around the globe, so I thought it made sense to build a bit more of a foundation. How to earn $30K a month Former CIA counterintelligence officer Aldrich Ames made roughly $60K a year in his day job, but […]
The Tradecraft Vest | Insulation System by Outdoor Research
As the comedian, Steven Wright once said, “snakes have no arms, that’s why they don’t wear vests”. Fortunately, humans can wear vests. I’ve never really given the vest a fair chance in my vast closet of outerwear. I’ve always thought if it was cold enough for a jacket, why would I neglect my extremities. Truth […]
The Tradecraft Jacket | Insulation System by Outdoor Research
Tradecraft is an old word that used to refer to the work, or craft, of any profession, or trade. It likely acquired its specific association with spy work during World War II, though it is a word most heavily associated with the Cold War. ~vocabulary.com The word Tradecraft can trace its lineage to the Cold […]
Tradecraft Titanium EDC Kit
The base everyday carry for level-crucial tradecraft. All gear in this kit is made entirely of titanium EDC or are highly prevalent of it. “An everyday carry kit is a constantly evolving, ever-changing set of gear that should be customized for the person’s preferences and situational needs.” – JOHN V CAIN (Founder of VINJABOND) Tradecraft […]
The Art of Always Having a Trick up Your Sleeve
The art of always having a trick up your sleeve isn’t about attempting to be prepared for every specific and or possible situation… “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win“. – SUN TZU After I published ‘6 Methods of Thinking Like […]
How to Operate Like MacGyver in The Real World: Part 2
This is MacGyvered Part 2 of the practical guide to being and operating like the fictional character MacGyver, for use in the real world. “The legendary methodology of MacGyver is fictional but his methods of adapting to any situational scenario with craft is factual.” – JOHN V CAIN (From Part 1 of How to Operate Like […]