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Splinting a fracture tutorial

Tourniquet training

Omar’s first go around with a full auto SA58 OSW!

Filtering dirty Sink water

The Mini is Sawyer's smallest, lightest and most versatile filter. This 0.1-micron absolute filter weighs a mere 2 ounces, is rated up to 100,000 gallons and can be used the following ways: [...]

Setting up a snare!

Snares are a great tool for trapping small game. These traps are known to be used in early civilizations as a means of survival. Now we have a more modernized version of these traps that [...]

Sucking chest wound!

Stove Vs. Omar

Skivvy these Rolls!

Mastered by the Marine Corps, the Skivvy Roll is one of the most compact ways to pack. The components of a skivvy roll include the essentials; t-shirt, boot socks, boxers. This creative way of [...]

Prepping your Cedar Plank

Sawyer water filtration vs. Dirty Chicago snow

Salmon Cedar Plank!

Using a cedar plank can be done with multiple meats such as, seafood, pork, poultry, and beef. The smoke produced by the plank helps pull out the oils and moisture that are [...]

Just the Tip!

Back-flushing Sawyer Mini Filter

Five Major Terrain Features

Hilltops: This is the highest point in a rise of land. This type of terrain is great to overlook your surroundings. Ridgeline: This is a sloping line of high ground composed of [...]

Swipe Right on this Tinder!

To start a fire, you need a source, either from a flame or spark. Afterward, use tinder, then move to kindling. The process is simple but difficult when in a survival situation. [...]

Jack Frost vs. Your Car

Consider Winter Tires: What separates winter tires and all season tires is the rubber compound that is used. In low temperatures, all season tires harden, which cause less traction. With this in [...]

Ice Ice Baby: Ice Baths

Many professional athletes jump into ice-filled bathtubs after a strenuous workout. Some of the rationales behind putting your body through such extremes is very much straight forward. The low temperatures instantly cool [...]

Jack and Coke: The Perfect Match

Grab yourself some whiskey, preferably Jack Daniel’s, and some Coca-Cola. Pour some ice into a glass. Fill to the desired level with Coca-Cola and Whiskey. Stir and enjoy

How to make a Whiskey Sour

If you have ever taken a Lemon Drop shot and enjoyed it, you’ll probably like a whiskey sour then. A Whiskey Sour can be made with all different types of whiskey making [...]

The Sawyer Mini Filter

The Mini is Sawyer's smallest, lightest and most versatile filter. This 0.1-micron absolute filter weighs a mere 2 ounces, is rated up to 100,000 gallons and can be used the following ways: [...]

Rescuing somebody from an ice fall

Call 911, it's best to get help on the way just in case your not able to become the hero of the day. Do not rush to the edge of the hole [...]

Why choose a Sawyer Filter?

THE 0.1 MICRON ABSOLUTE DIFFERENCE Sawyer’s fiber walls are thicker and more robust than other Hollow Fiber Membranes. This allows for higher pressure both for filtering and for backwashing. Sawyer filters can [...]

Shooting Range DONT’S

Don't be this guy DON’T ever show up at a range buzzed or intoxicated.   Proper way to show a weapon is unloaded DON’T ever bring an already loaded weapon into the [...]

The Color Code System: Mental Conditioning

Mental Conditioning trains you towards a mindful state of awareness. Thinking with an aware mind will then prepare you for deadly situations. One of the most effective deterrents is an alert person. [...]

5 Tips to Improve Your Pistol Aim

1. Slow Down Everyone wants to shoot fast, but when shooting at a faster pace you will always sacrifices accuracy. If your target begins to look like it’s been blasted with a [...]