Snow, the mere utterance of the word in the Mid-Atlantic region magically causes bread and milk to disappear from grocery store shelves faster than modesty leaving a Kardashian household. Snow in the Mid-Atlantic region causes most people to forget how to drive, shuts the government down, and brings out more snow plows than you can shake a stick at. So, what are we to do as … [Read more...]
Packing Your Rig for Success in Any Situation
All You Need is a Tow Strap! So really, how many times have we all heard that one? Far too many, and usually, from the guy that needs a heck of a lot more gear than a tow strap to recover! So, what recovery gear do you pack in your rig for all of your trips? But let's not limit the discussion, forget recovery gear, what gear do you bring along? It's always a fine line … [Read more...]
Packing a Go Bag (Part 3 of 3)
In my previous two “go-bag” articles we covered the basics of why you may want a “go-bag” with the 1st article covering why you may want one, how to pick the right bag, and the necessities of shelter and fire. This was the 1st layer of the R3 foundation or my 3-part “go-bag” guidance based on the Rule of Three (R3) - the human body can survive three minutes without air, three … [Read more...]
Packing a Go-Bag (Part 2 of 3)
In my introductory article on “go-bags” (See it here) I discussed why you may want to consider a “go-bag”, what kind of bag to consider, and the first subject of the R3 foundation, shelter. In this article we are going to tackle the subjects of food and water. Your body can go three days without water, but you’re not going to want to go that long. Dehydration can set in … [Read more...]
Packing a Go Bag (Part 1 of 3)
Say the words “go-bag” and images of “preppers” pop into the minds of most folks. I urge you to drop those images and wipe the slate clean when it comes to “go-bags”. The case for a Go Bag. You only have to pick up the local newspaper or a national newspaper on any given day to understand why giving a “go-bag” another chance may be in order. How many reports of house … [Read more...]
