Bit of a mess this week. My keychain is getting really out of hand. Any thoughts on how to trim down? Downside of living in an apartment building with multiple entry points - way too many keys. Added the keychain light back into rotation, and keeping the Olight ST25-XML2 at home. Just don't seem to use it much. Everyday Carry Item Breakdown Keychain Multi-Tool True Utility Fixr Got ...
Couch Potato Bushcrafting: Wilderness Survival Skills From Your Sofa
I've already done an article on couch potato prepping, so you should already know how much a fan I am of doing and learning what you can from the comfort of your own home. While it may sound completely preposterous, you actually can get quite a few bushcraft/wilderness survival skills ready for the outdoors without even leaving your couch - let alone the comfort of your own home. All of the ...
Let’s Talk Kershaw: Top EDCs, Flippers, & Fixed Blades by Kershaw Knives
I was asked if we've got a top Kershaw knives round up by a reader the other day, and since we haven't yet gotten one up, here we are. Kershaw is one of the world's leading manufacturers of knives, and frankly, if you are reading this, I very much doubt you haven't owned one - let alone handled one of their designs. Kershaw historically did a mixed bag of design. In fact, I even still own a ...
Wilderness Survival: Starting Fire After Rain, Drinking Seawater, & More
We're a blog about more than just wilderness survival - but that doesn't mean we don't cover wilderness survival and bushcraft techniques at all. There are a good number of articles we've published on this blog that have to do specifically with wilderness survival, though they do end up buried amongst the prepping and gear articles quite easily. If you're interested in taking a look at all the ...
Benchmade Osborne 940 EDC Pocket Knife Review
The Benchmade 940 (also referred to as the Benchmade Osborne) is one of the few knives that has truly achieved iconic status. I don't often review Benchmade products due to the relatively high entry costs, but this has been on my list for many, many years. On paper, it's easy to gloss over the appeal of Benchmade products. The materials are not particularly exotic in this day and age and the ...
My Home Invasion Story: Break In & Robbery Attempt – While I Was Home
When I was 16 or 17, I was home whilst someone attempted to break in. The experience ended well for me (not so much for the perp), but I figured it would be interesting to discuss, since enough years have passed and I can look back on the situation critically. Before I get into the meat of this story, I would like to preemptively point out that I had little to no tactical training back when it ...