Author: Damian Brindle

  • Why A Ferro Rod May NOT Be Worth Having In Your Pack

    Why A Ferro Rod May NOT Be Worth Having In Your Pack

    I’m really starting to like this guy a lot because he offers good, solid advice and clearly knows what he’s talking about with respect to wilderness survival. Today he’s discussing whether or not those trusty ferro rods every prepper–including me–tends to include in their packs is worth having… and stick around to the 12:00 mark to…

  • Solar Powered “Gorilla” Work Cart

    This is a neat little idea if you’re interested in a solar powered project for whenever the sun comes out again… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFRDeOXnO2Q

  • Why A Mylar “Survival” Space Blanket Is Worth Having In Your Pack

    Why A Mylar “Survival” Space Blanket Is Worth Having In Your Pack

    I’m generally VERY against the cheap mylar “survival” space blankets mostly because there are better option and, honestly, people don’t use them right. I’m a much bigger fan of the SOL Heatsheets (or get two person version) which are discussed in the following video. That said, any such blanket has limitations and must be used…

  • Beware: 5 Dangers You May Encounter in the Woods (and what to do about it)

    Beware: 5 Dangers You May Encounter in the Woods (and what to do about it)

    Who doesn’t love a good trip into the wild? Whether you’re hiking, kayaking down a river, camping for the night, or doing some other manner of outdoor activity, it can be therapeutic to unwind in the great outdoors. Many of us crave that escape from society to spend time out in the quiet, desolate expanse…

  • Top 3 Considerations For Carrying A Firearm During A Grid Down Disaster

    Top 3 Considerations For Carrying A Firearm During A Grid Down Disaster

    There are an abundance of articles online that provide you with critically important tips on carrying a firearm.  But far fewer of those articles cover how to properly carry or use your firearms in the event of a grid down disaster.   Fortunately, that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today.  Here are the…

  • Here’s One Time You May Not Be Testing Your Smoke Alarms

    Here’s One Time You May Not Be Testing Your Smoke Alarms

    So I was downstairs in the basement this morning getting a fire going and I was having a hard time of it. Reason being is that this particular fireplace has a 90-degree bend in the flue which makes getting it going a bit challenging and takes some patience. I wasn’t feeling very patient today and…

  • What To Do If Your Oven Catches Fire

    What To Do If Your Oven Catches Fire

    Last night I was making two pizzas in the oven like I’d done many times before. When they were done I pulled the oven rack toward me as far as it would go so I could slide the pizzas out easier; I got the first one out no problem, but when I returned to get…

  • Lock Pick Beginners Box Review

    Lock Pick Beginners Box Review

    I was sent this Lock Pick Beginners Box from LockPickWorld.com in exchange for an honest review and, honestly, I really had no idea what they were going to send because I basically said “send whatever you like” as I had no experience with picking locks and, thus, no expectations either. Anyway, the box arrived a few…

  • Top 10 Places To Hide A Gun In Your Home

    Top 10 Places To Hide A Gun In Your Home

    There’s simply no question that a firearm is one of the very best home defense weapons you can have. There’s also no question that leaving your firearms out in plain sight is a bad idea, and for more reasons than one. The last thing you want is someone with unauthorized access to get their hands…