E10: Food Storage Basics
Hosts Aaron and Jonathan discuss the basics of storing food and consumables. Rational preparedness is about doing things that improve your life in good times too.
Dude, Where’s My Car Bag?
It's in your car! Now that we have that settled, let's move on to the finer details. One of the great things about the Car Bag is the freedom that comes with not having to carry it around, or think…
Part II: Do You Know How To Tie A Knot?
Part II of do you know how to tie a knot. Five more useful knots.
I’m Buggin’ Out, Man!
The Bug Out Bag (BOB) is the bag you grab when you're leaving home in a hurry. More specifically, it's the bag you grab when you're leaving home and you don't know where you're going "“ you just know you're…
E8: How to buy Class 3 / NFA Weapons
Robert Swartley of Talon Arms is back! Aaron and Jonathan interview Robert about NFA Weapons. The topic is serious, but Aaron, Jonathan, and Robert make it fun with solid facts and advice, and by addressing some of the urban legends about Class 3 Tax Stamp weapons.
Part I: Do You Know How to Tie a Knot?
It Could Save Your Life: Crucial Knots & Their Applications
Knots are essential to survival in the outdoors and in emergency situations, and for sailing. Knowing which knots to tie and how to properly perform these actions can mean the difference between security and safety or death.
Knowing how to tie a knot can help you to create a rope ladder to climb down the side of a skyscraper. It can also enable you to create a stretcher or secure materials. Whether you need to create a makeshift shelter or to secure your rations and essentials in a tree to keep them safe from bears, knowing how to tie a knot will allow you to survive longer in tough situations. Below are just a few knots that can help you to survive in an urban environment or in the wilderness.
Papa’s Got a Brand New (Survival) Bag
When it comes to survival in any environment, most of us need gear. A human being, naked and without supplies, is just not in a good position for survival. So, unless you were raised by wolves, you're probably going to…
E7: Interview With Dan Blackford
Today Aaron and Jonathan interview Dan Blackford, who is a former Federal agent, Secret Service firearms instructor, and even a Secret Service agent on presidential detail. We ask Dan: How do we better secure our homes?From a guy who has protected Presidents,…
Water Collection, Purification, & Storage in an Urban Environment
In the event of a catastrophe, whether natural or man-made, water is perhaps one of the most crucial elements lacking in an urban setting. Earthquakes can disrupt water mains, or water treatment plants can be shut down or destroyed, leaving us with only the water we have in bottles and storage. Careful planning and forethought can help you maintain a sufficient supply of water when natural sources such as streams and lakes are unavailable.
