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 ...
February 2017 EDC Purse Dump
Things that never leave my purse (though some probably should - never use that lip gloss anymore!). Everyday Carry Item Breakdown Tactical Pen CRKT James Williams > Read our review of the James Williams Tactical Pen Folding Knife Opinel No. 5 Hand Wipes Clinell Antibacterial Wipes Thomas just wrote up an article about properly cleaning cuts; good reason to carry these, besides ...
How to Properly Clean a Cut, Scrape, or Wound to Prevent Infection
I have discussed how to seal a wound in the past, and whether to use stitches, bandages, or super glue. I've even done a comprehensive guide about sealing cuts with super glue, but as of yet, haven't fully covered the process of preparing your wound prior to actually sealing it. This article may seem a bit basic for most of you, but you would be surprised with regards to how many people forget to ...
Started a Meal Plan to Eat Healthier; Ended Up Helping Us Prep Too
Like pretty much everyone I know, I always figured I could loose a little bit of weight and be all the healthier and all the happier for it. Unlike pretty much everyone I know, I never bothered to convince myself that starting a new diet and half-assing it would be the way out. Last year, once Thomas and I bought our own flat in cash and moved in, I started "dieting," and haven't stopped "dieting" ...
February 2017 EDC Pocket Dump
Couldn't resist and snapped up a Benchmade 940 Osborne. Can't wait to review it. After only two Benchmade reviews, I reckon it's about time I did another one. Also I have been indulging my nicotine habit using snuff as of late. Cigar taxes are just too high here in the UK sadly. Everyday Carry Item Breakdown Pocket Knife Benchmade 940 Osborne > Read my review of the Benchmade 940 ...
Affordable, Accessible, & Discreet: Best Neck Knives You Can EDC
Carrying your knife around your neck is not a new phenomenon, nor is it a fad. It's a concept that's been around forever. Whilst the practice of wearing a neck knife has garnered traction for situations, sad to say, neck knives have never enjoyed mainstream success. Survivalists like Cody Lundin famously wore their knives around their necks (Cody's knife that he wore throughout Dual Survival ...