Summer is right around the corner as we quickly approach Memorial Day Weekend. Many families will be heading out to lakes, rivers, and backyard pools to enjoy what is regarded in America as the beginning of summer. Water sports and being in and around water can be a lot of fun. Our family loves to …
Ever seen a team who is clicking and gets it? No matter what is thrown at them they are able to keep their poise and each do their part to make their goal and/or destination. Teamwork can be critical to success when adventuring in the wilderness. Teamwork allows you to go further and longer easier. …
Recently the family went to the range for a bit of shooting. Brought to mind the need to speak about firearm safety. So here it is a short and to the point article about firearm safety. 1. Treat all firearms as though they are loaded. If handed a cleared firearm make it a habit to also …
Tourniquets have been used in the medical profession for hundreds of years. The Roman Empire is said to have used tourniquets in conjunction with amputation. The tourniquet has seen a significant increase in use during the last 17 years with the War on Terror. With the increased use there is a better understanding of how …
The Hi-Lift jack is one of the most versatile tools you can carry while traveling off-road. The jack is ubiquitous with off-roading and can be used for lifting a vehicle to conduct repairs, lifting a tire for assisting in recoveries, used as a spreader, clamping, and also as a come-along-winch. The tool needs to be …
Knives are a tremendous tool. Blades can be used for many outdoor activities. Whether you are preparing food to cook, cleaning fish, field dressing game, repairing gear, bushcraft, etc… knives can be invaluable when in the outdoors. There are different type of knives to accomplish different tasks. Some knives are very specific. An example would …
By all accounts, this winter looks like it might be one for the record books. We just got our first snow in Kansas City and it’s always interesting to see what happens with driving. Kansas City gets snow regularly in the winter, but you still find those who look like they live in Texas and …
There’s a scene in the movie Airplane where a passenger begins to have a panic attack, the stewardess begins to yell and shake her by the shoulders telling her to “Calm down, get a hold of yourself!” Then another passenger begins to shake her by the shoulders and slapping her while yelling at her to …
With the rise of the internet and ultimately social media, people are able to exchange good and bad ideas more quickly than ever. A disturbing trend I’ve witnessed over the last few years has been to modify vehicles where safety becomes an issue. If you get on any forum or social media group and …
The leaves have begun to turn color. There are the beginnings of a bite in the air. The mornings are brisk and there is a little more rainfall than the previous months. Fall has finally come! If you live in the Midwest you have made it to a more comfortable season to be in. The …
