Safety

Water Safety

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 …

Water Safety Read More »

Team Work

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. …

Team Work Read More »

Firearm Safety

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 …

Firearm Safety Read More »

Hi-Lift Jack Repair

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 …

Hi-Lift Jack Repair Read More »

Knife Safety

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 …

Knife Safety Read More »

Calm is Contagious

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 …

Calm is Contagious Read More »