Author Archives: Kevin
One week left in the Berkey give-away contest
If disaster were to strike today, would you and your family have safe drinking water tomorrow? For the lucky winners of this months Berkey Water Filter Give-Away, the problem of safe drinking water should be solved, at least for a … Continue reading
Aquamira frontier pro review
While on a recent hiking trip, my son and I decided to give the Aquamira frontier pro water filter a review. Pro: Lightweight, no moving parts to break, easy to clean, small and compact. Cons: Does not remove all forms … Continue reading
Wilderness survival snake bite quiz
Lets say that your walking down a hiking trail, you do not see this big snake on the trail, step on it, and it bites you right on the leg. So what do you do? Post your comments in the … Continue reading
Review of the Eco twistr crank flashlight
Handcrank flashlights are an excellent choice for hiking, camping and disaster preparedness. With these things you do not have to worry about the batteries going bad. Because you just “crank” them a few times and recharge the battery. In the … Continue reading
Food bags for a camping trip
When getting ready for a hiking or camping trip, some people are not sure what they should bring. This video discusses some of the items I carry in my food bag. It was filmed a couple of years ago while … Continue reading
Developing a relaxed attitude on disaster preparedness
Its fairly easy to develop a relaxed attitude about disaster preparedness. The government has been talking about the bird flu for years, people evacuate for hurricanes and nothing bad ever happens, during the cold war generations of children were taught … Continue reading
Maxpedition Proteus Versipack
Lets just cut through all of the “fluff” and get right to the point. The Maxpedition Versipack offers outstanding quality and at a price that will not break the bank. If you are tired of throwing your hard earned money … Continue reading
Camelbak raider
A few weeks ago my wife and I were at a local sporting goods store, when I found a Camelbak raider on sale for half price. Camelbak is supposed to be one of the top of the line packs on … Continue reading