Day 40: What’s the most USEFUL survival skill…

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making fires.

But why is fire important?

Because it solves problems:

• Boils water

• Cooks food

• Warms shelter

• Keeps predators away

Fire = survival. So I never go out without fire tools—especially multiple lighters.

#1: The Lighter

It’s does not need to be fancy, but it works almost everywhere:

• High altitudes

• Cold temps

• Hot climates

• Easy to carry

• Easy to check fuel

• Cheap to replace

Pro tips:

• Use a clear lighter so you can see fuel

• Add a rubber band or zip tie under the button to prevent leaks

• Wrap with bike inner tube for waterproof, reliable tinder

Even if you like using bow drills, flint & steel, or ferro rods—bring a lighter.

No fire = big problems.
No tinder = useless flame.

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Day 39: What food do you need in a nationwide lockdown…

Food storage isn’t about hoarding buckets of wheat you’ll never touch.

Start With What You Already Eat

• Don’t reinvent your diet.
  Buy more of the same things you already eat.

• Easy method:
  If you buy 10 cans of beans normally, buy 12.
  Toss 2 into your food storage.

• Same goes for rice, pasta, tuna, soup—whatever you already rotate through.

Don’t Forget the Basics

Too many people store:

• 20 buckets of wheat

• But no wheat grinder, oil, salt, or yeast

• And no way to cook without electricity

That’s a recipe for useless food.

Think Beyond the Microwave

• Practice going off-grid:
  Flip your main breaker. Try cooking from your storage without power.

• If your food needs a microwave?
  You’ll need gas, a generator, and a way to keep that running

• If your food is “Cowboy capable” like mine:
  All you need is a backyard fire and a Dutch oven

  • Wood = fuel

  • Simple, reliable, time-tested

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Bottom Line: Cradle to Grave Thinking

Your food storage plan should work start to finish:

1. Buy it

2. Store it

3. Cook it

4. Eat it—even if the lights are out

Plan it all the way through, and you won’t be caught off guard.

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Day 38: Skills vs. gear…

Skills vs. Gear

A while back, I was trail running in sandals when someone literally stopped me to say I couldn’t run in sandals. I showed her my watch—8 miles in—and said, “Looks like I can.”

We live in a time where people are obsessed with gear—the latest boots, backpacks, GPS units, or Gore-Tex everything. But gear isn’t what keeps you alive. Skill is.

Our ancestors survived without modern equipment. Would they have loved a Bic lighter? Absolutely. But they didn’t need it. They had knowledge of their environment—something most people today are lacking.

The Truth:

• Gear is nice.

• Skill is necessary.

• Gear enhances skill

If I break my lighter, I know how to start a fire another way
If I lose my tent, I can build shelter.
If I get hungry, I can find food.
If I need water, I know how to locate and purify it.

and so can you if you’ve been following through these lessons

The Bottom Line:

you should have both skill and gear to be a skilled survivalist
knowledge weighs nothing, and you carry it everywhere you go.

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Day 37: Where to find good survival gear…

What to Look for in Good Survival Gear

Not all gear is created equal.

Some of it’s brilliant. Some of it’s junk.

And flashy marketing rarely tells the truth.

So how do you separate the real from the rubbish?

1. Be Skeptical the first version of any product

• First-generation anything is risky
  Whether it's a coat, knife, or tool—version 1 usually has flaws.
  You don’t find them until thousands of us have already tested them in the wild.

• Example:
  The BMW boxer engine—originally a WWI airplane engine—has been refined over a hundred years. That’s proven durability.

2. Stick to Time-Tested Designs

• Old designs work for a reason

  • Jungle farmers use leaf spring parangs because they know what breaks—and what doesn’t

  • Reindeer herders carry Puukko and Leuku knives for a reason—they're light and effective

• These tools evolved from generations of daily use
  If they didn’t work, they wouldn’t still be around

3. Don’t Fall for Gimmicks

• A knife with 4 cutting surfaces, a magic saw, and a hidden firestarter?
  Sounds cool. But will it really hold up? Probably not.

• But take that same time-tested design and build it with modern steel and tech?
  That’s where innovation actually works.

4. Value Craftsmanship

• Good gear takes time and skill to make
  Don’t undervalue real craftsmanship. Pay for the work of people who know what they’re doing.

• Old companies have been around a long time for a reason:
  They make gear that works.

5. Most Important: Use Your Gear

• Don’t just admire it. Don’t let it sit on a shelf.
  Take it out. Beat it up. See how it performs.

• The field is the only real test
  No one respects a trailer queen.

Bottom Line

Look for old-school designs with modern upgrades, made by people who’ve earned their craft.
Forget the gimmicks. Trust what works. And most importantly—get outside and use it.

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Day 36: How to find a good survival mentor…

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What to Look for in a Good Instructor

At first glance, it seems obvious—but many people get fooled by great salesmanship and no real skill.

1. Real Experience Matters

• Look for them to have experience in doing the thing

• Look for them to have experience in teaching the thing

• They’re two very different skills

• Someone who can do well may still teach poorly

2. Clear Communicators Win

• A great instructor can break things down clearly

• Like Richard Feynman—known for explaining complex topics simply

• Avoid people who confuse you to sound smarter

• Trust those who make it make sense

3. research Their Credentials

• Check if they’ve actually done what they claim

• Ask other experts in the field

• Talk to former students—did they learn anything?

• A bad instructor can turn a class into a survival scenario… for the wrong reasons

Bottom Line

Don’t be fooled by hype.
Find instructors who have done it, lived it, and can explain it.
That’s the real test.

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Day 35: How to identify likely disasters in a area…

How to Identify the Most Likely Disasters in Your Area

Use the Rule of 3s as a foundation:

• 3 seconds without security

• 3 minutes without air

• 3 hours without shelter

• 3 days without water

• 3 weeks without food

• 3 months without companionship

This is just a guideline, but it helps you think clearly.

Step 1: Think Local

Ask yourself two key questions:

1. What’s the worst-case natural disaster in your area?

2. What’s the worst-case man-made disaster in your area?

Example (Utah - Wasatch Front):

• Natural: Massive earthquake

  • Destroys shelter, power, food access, heating/cooling, payment systems

  • Solution: Have essentials in your RV or another secure location

• Man-made: EMP or war

  • No power, no comms, no heating/cooling

  • Solution: Use fireplace, open windows, keep cash, pre-cooked food, solar tools

Step 2: Plan to Get Home

Disasters often happen when you’re not at home. Ask:

• Can you walk home if needed?

• Do you have the right shoes and gear in your bag?

• Does your family have a rally point?

• Can you communicate without cell service?

• Do you have security if you’re moving after dark?

• Can you stash a bike, scooter, or e-vehicle at work?

Bottom Line

Use the Rule of 3s as your framework.
Prepare for the worst case, and everything else becomes easier.

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How to prepare for the Most Probable Survival Situations

We prep for EMPs, nuclear war, and grid-down chaos…
But what’s most likely to actually happen?

Here’s the real answer:
The riskiest survival situations are the ones we don’t think twice about.

What’s the Most Dangerous Thing You Do Every Day?

Answer: Drive to work.
And we do it while:

• Texting

• Talking on video

• Zoning out to music

We’re numb to the danger because we’ve done it so often.
That numbness? That’s the real risk.

Risk Hides in the Ordinary

You’re most likely to end up in a survival situation from things like:

• A “quick” hike in a temperate rainforest
  No rain gear. No thermal backup. A storm rolls in—you’re stranded.

• Taking your truck down a backcountry road
  No recovery tools. No emergency kit. No radio.
  A flat tire becomes an overnight survival event.

• Flying in a float plane in Alaska
  I’ve done it. I packed the right gear.
  But I know pilots who bring nothing but the shirt on their back.

Why? Again—numb to the risk.

How to Actually Prepare for What’s Likely

It’s all about building everyday habits:

• Carry comms gear
  Always have a way to call for help

• Carry security tools
  When around people or big animals, don’t assume you’re safe

• Dress like you might sleep outside
  If you had to sit by a fire at 2AM, could your clothes keep you warm?

• Rotate your vehicle kit every season
  Add cold gear in winter, hydration in summer
  Your car should be an overnight shelter if it has to be

Bottom Line

Big survival threats rarely come from “big” events.
They sneak in through daily life.

• The “easy hike”

• The “quick drive”

• The “routine flight”

Stay awake to the risk. Build habits around it.
Because you already know what to do—
You just have to think it through.

Day 33: How to start learning survival skills.

Getting into something new—especially when no one around you does it—can feel impossible.

But the path is simple: Start. Show up. And find your people.

Dive In… Then Find Guidance

• I once wanted to learn whitewater kayaking
  Didn’t know a single kayaker.
  So I bought the gear and found someone willing to teach me.

• You don’t need to take it that far for survival skills
  But the lesson holds: Commit first. Then seek help.

Step 1: Use What You Have

• YouTube, books, podcasts, and blogs
  We’re surrounded by free info.
  But beware—not all of it’s good. Some is just noise.

• Focus on doing, not just watching.

Step 2: Find a Mentor

• I grew up on a ranch—my family were my mentors

  • Hunting

  • Butchering

  • Canning

  • Living with the land

• If you didn’t grow up that way:
  Trade time, money, or help for guidance
  Learn from people who actually live this stuff

Step 3: Join a Real Community

• Ask pros: “Who are the subject matter experts you trust?”

• Then go where they are.
  There are gatherings all over the country:

  Skill Gatherings:

  • Rabbitstick (Idaho) – the OG event

  • Fire to Fire

  • Winter Count

  • Between the Rivers

• These places are full of people who:

  • Brain tan hides for a living

  • Live off-grid

  • Teach survival for real—not just for social media

Step 4: Go Do It—Then Teach It

• You don’t really know a skill until:

  • You do it alone, without help

  • Then you turn around and teach it to someone else

• That’s how you know you’ve earned it

Bottom Line

You can start from zero.
You don’t need to grow up on a ranch. You don’t need to be on a TV show.
You just need to:

• Find a mentor

• Join a community

• Put in the reps

• Then pay it forward

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Day 32: How to teach family survival skills…

How to Teach your family Wilderness Survival

If you want to teach kids survival skills, there’s one word that matters more than any other:

Curiosity.

Spark that—and the rest will follow.

Start with Adventure

Kids don’t need lectures.
They need mountains, mud, and movement.

• Go hiking

• Go four-wheeling

• Go overlanding

• Go swimming in alpine lakes

While you're out there, make it fun—but also make it thoughtful.

Play the “What If” Game

Ask them:

• “What would you do if we got stranded here?”

• “What if the car broke down right now?”

Then talk through their answers.
Don’t just teach them what to think—teach them how to think.

Make It Practical

• Show them your car kit

• Go through your 72-hour kit

• Explain your medical gear

• Let them help pack and use each kit

Practice builds confidence. Curiosity turns into competence.

Take Them Overnight camping

Build a small pack together—bug out or just hiking gear—and go camp out.

While you're out there:

• Ask what they’d do without a tent

• Let them build shelters

• Teach friction fire

• Show how to fish, clean, and cook

• Identify wild edibles together

Then back off a little.
Supervise, don’t control. Let them try, fail, adapt, and learn.

Bottom Line

If you build curiosity, kids will seek the knowledge themselves.
Spend time outdoors.
Ask great questions.
Let them get hands-on.

The lessons will stick.
And one day, they’ll be the ones teaching someone else.

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Day 31: What to do when lost in the wild…

What to Do When You Realize You’re Lost

If you spend enough time in the backcountry, getting lost isn’t a matter of “if”—it’s “when.”

What matters most is how you respond.

Step 1: Understand Your Brain

When panic sets in, your lizard brain takes over.

• It’s built for fight, flight, posture, or freeze

• Great if there’s a lion chasing you

• Terrible if you’re just lost in the woods

Why? Because that part of your brain:

• Doesn’t think

• Only reacts

Step 2: Reactivate Your Rational Mind

Your prefrontal cortex is the part of your brain that:

• Makes decisions

• Solves problems

• Keeps you calm

But when you panic, it shuts off.
The trick is to chill out long enough to turn it back on.

Step 3: Stop. Breathe. Think.

You’re lost. Okay—don’t make it worse.

• STOP moving

• SIT DOWN

• DRINK water

• EAT something (yes, even a Snickers)

• MAKE a fire if needed

• GET some sleep if it’s dark or you’re exhausted

Once your body calms down, your brain kicks back on.
That’s when solutions show up.

Step 4: Re-Orient Yourself

Now that you’re thinking clearly, look for:

• Landmarks you recognize

  • That strange tree

  • A mountain peak

  • A rock formation

• Your previous trail

  • You might see it now that you’ve calmed down

• Navigation tools

  • Pull everything out of your pack

  • Check for:

    • Phone

    • Compass

    • Satellite device

    • Map

    • Headlamp

    • Extra food/water

Assess your gear and assess your options—logically.

Step 5: Don’t Rush the Wrong Move

Don’t let fear push you into running blindly.

Take the time to:

• Make a plan

• Stay put if needed

• Signal if you can

• Move only if you're sure

Bottom Line

Your brain is your most important survival tool.
But only if it’s turned on.

So when you realize you're lost:

• Stop.

• Chill out.

• Reboot your thinking.

• Then solve the problem.

You’re not being chased by a lion.
You just need to think your way home.

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Day 30: How to learn from OTHERS failures in A survivAL SITUATION

Survival Lessons from the Failures of Others

One of the best ways to learn?

Study the mistakes others didn’t survive.

In the military, we use something called an After Action Review (AAR):

1. What was supposed to happen?

2. What actually happened?

3. What went wrong?

4. What went right?

It’s a system that builds awareness, perspective, and ultimately—resilience.

Learn from Others So You Don’t Repeat It

When I hear real survival stories—especially the failures—it pushes me to ask:

• “What went wrong here?”

• “Could this happen to me?”

• “How can I prevent this ahead of time?”

That process of backwards planning is how you avoid the survival scenario altogether.

Case Study: Pilots After World War I

After WWI, uninjured pilots were dying just hours after crashing in remote areas.
Why? They had:

• No local survival knowledge

• No preparation for the environment

• No gear appropriate to their landing zones

Lesson:
You can be tough, trained, and physically fine—but without the right skills or gear, you die anyway.

The military learned from this by:

• Analyzing what led to the deaths

• Identifying gaps in training and equipment

• Adjusting to prevent the same scenario again

Movement Can Be Survival

We’re often told: “If you’re lost—stay put.”
And that’s good advice in many cases.

But when time stretches or threats evolve, the rulebook may change.

Big-Picture Example:

The Jewish people survived thousands of years of persecution and displacement.

How?

• They moved when survival required it

• They adapted to new cultures

• They blended in while holding onto their core

Lesson:
Survival isn’t always about fighting through—it’s often about knowing when to leave.
In a war-torn area, the #1 rule might be: Get out. Fast.

Use AAR on Real-World Survival Stories

From plane crashes in the Alaskan tundra
To downed aircraft off the Ivory Coast

If we study:

• What gear they packed (or didn’t)

• What decisions they made

• What knowledge they had

Then we can do likewise—but better.

Bottom Line

Survival is a thinking person’s game.
Don’t just train yourself—study others.

• Conduct After Action Reviews

• Backwards-plan potential disasters

• Learn from history—ancient and modern

• Know when to stay, and when to move

The greatest survival strategy is prevention.
And the wisest survivalist learns from those who didn’t make it.

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Day 29: How to go off grid with family

Bugging Out with Kids

Bugging out is hard. Bugging out with kids? Even harder.

But with the right planning, it doesn’t have to be chaos.

Kids Need Everything Adults Do

Just like you, your kids need access to the Big 6:

• Fire

• Water

• Shelter

• Food

• Communications

• Medical supplies

And they need the ability to replenish those resources too.

But They Also Need a Little Extra

Here’s what kids specifically need in a bug out situation:

• Comfort items (special toy, blanket, stuffed animal)

• Entertainment (coloring book, cards, small games)

• Snacks (kid-friendly and energy-dense)

• Kindness and reassurance

• Medications (in kid-safe doses)

They may not fully understand the crisis—but they’ll feel the tension.
Your job is to reduce their fear, not amplify it.

Build a “Bug Out Box” for the Kids

Create a grab-and-go box that lives in your closet, ready at all times.

Inside:

• Extra clothes and blankets

• Child-sized bug out bags

• Comfort items

• Snacks and drink mixes

• Child medications

• A checklist taped to the outside

What Goes on the Checklist?

This is your mental backup for chaotic moments:

• Dinosaur?

• Whale plush?

• Special blanket?

• Meds?

• Birth certificates?

• Favorite book?

One glance at this list ensures nothing vital gets left behind.

Practice It Like a Drill

Turn it into a routine:
Bug out to grandma’s house.
Use the box.
Run through the checklist.
Let the kids carry their own bags.

This helps you learn:

• What you forgot

• What your kids actually need

• How fast you can mobilize as a family

Bottom Line

Your bug out plan is only as strong as your family’s ability to execute it—together.

That means:

• Build the kit

• Add kid-specific gear

• Practice often

• Keep it simple

When the time comes, you’ll be ready.

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Day 28: How to live in a global shutdown...

RVs for Bug Out and as a Second Home

I’ve taught preparedness and survival for decades, and one of the most common questions I get is:

“What do I do if there’s an earthquake, a fire, or even war?”

It’s a fair question.

And the honest answer is: It depends.

But that’s not helpful—so let’s break it down with a real-world example.

The Problem with Traditional Home Storage

I live on the Wasatch Front in a two-story house.

Like most people, my food storage is in the basement.

If a major earthquake hits and collapses the structure, I could instantly lose access to that supply.

No matter how deep my stash is—if I can’t reach it, it’s worthless.

Enter the RV

Now let’s say I have an RV parked in my backyard.

That RV:

• Sits on springs and suspension

• Can ride out seismic shock better than the house

• Can be instantly converted into a mobile survival base

If I’ve planned ahead, that RV contains:

• Non-perishable food

• Portable water

• Fuel for the generator

• Extra clothing and sleeping gear

With that, my family and I have a ready-to-go fallback if the house becomes unusable.

Real-World Example: Jasper, British Columbia

A few years ago, a massive wildfire swept through Jasper.
The entire town needed to evacuate.

What did many families do?
They grabbed their RVs and drove south.

Their RVs gave them:

• Shelter

• Food

• Water

• Mobility

In short, a second home on wheels—one they could deploy in minutes.

Don’t Winterize—Reframe It

If you own an RV, don’t treat it like a summer toy you mothball every fall.

Treat it like a survival tool.

Here’s how:

• Store five-gallon water jugs (not in the water lines to avoid freezing)

• Keep non-perishable food on the shelves

• Store gas in stabilized cans outside or secured

• Use shelf-stable fuel for the generator

• Keep a basic medical kit and clothing layers inside year-round

If you need to leave now—you have an option.

If your house becomes unsafe tonight—you have an option.

Final Thought

Preps that never get used aren’t really preps.

Everything you prepare should have dual-purpose value—something you can use in life even if SHTF never happens.

An RV is one of the most overlooked but practical assets for survival-minded families.

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Day 27: How to live like a off grid tribe…

Lessons Learned from the Ancients

Modern survival gear gets blasted at you 24/7—Facebook ads, emails, influencers, endless gadgets.

Sure, some tools are helpful.

But most of it?

A solution looking for a problem.

Survival Starts with Thought, Not Stuff

Survival discussions often turn into the “what if” game:

• What if I take away your lighter?

• What if I take your shoes?

• What if I drop you naked in Antarctica?

Play that game far enough, and you’re always going to die.
But if you stop just short of that point—it sharpens your mind.

It forces you to ask:
What truly matters? What’s really necessary?

The Ancients Had the Answers

Imagine this:
You’re dropped into a harsh environment with no gear.
You’re freezing, hungry, and scared.

Your ancestors?
They’d be fine.

Why?

Because they:

• Understood the plants, rocks, and animals

• Built shelter from local materials

• Created fire with primitive tools

• Knew the land, not just the gear

Everything you need to survive in an environment where humans have lived before is still out there.

What you lack is knowledge.

Real-Life Example: The Navajo Hogan

A few years back I was on a survival TV show.
We had to build a shelter—with no prefab gear.

So I asked:
“What did the Native people build here?”

A little research led me to the Navajo Hogan.
That became the model for my multi-season shelter—one that:

• Held heat

• Withstood storms

• Managed wind and snow

• Had a built-in firepit for cooking and warmth

We didn’t have lighters, either.
So we used hand drills with local materials.
Because we’d taken time to study ancient fire-making methods.

Do Your Own Research

Want to level up your survival game?

Start here:

• Study what your ancestors did

• Research how Native peoples in your region lived

• Ask what tools they made, what shelters they built, what food they ate

Then go test it.
Even one afternoon spent doing this can reframe your thinking.

BOTTOM LINE.

Learning from the ancients will do three things:

1. Make you a better survivalist

2. Help you see the land through new eyes

3. Make you grateful for your tent, sleeping bag, Bic lighter, and stainless pot

You don’t need every gadget.
You need to know what works, why it works, and how to build it when you have nothing.

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Day 26: How to adapt to heat in survival…

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How to Deal with Desert Heat

Step 1: Understand What “Heat” Really Means

Heat is relative.

• 80°F might feel brutal in Alaska

• 100°F might be normal in the Gobi Desert

This guide is for extreme desert heat—think 100°F and above.

Step 2: Prioritize Salt and Water

Everyone talks about water.
Nobody talks enough about salt.

• In high heat, your body dumps salt and electrolytes through sweat

• Without salt, water won’t hydrate you—it’ll just pass through

• Salt loss = cramps, confusion, collapse

Heres a Military example:
On a 7-mile run in desert heat, I burned through a full gallon of water in just 2 miles.
That’s not normal. That’s desert survival reality.

What to pack:

• Extra water (more than 1 gallon per person per day)

• Electrolyte mixes or salt packets

• Coconut water or oral rehydration salts (ORS) as backup

Step 3: Dress for Survival, Not Style

In the desert, more clothing is better, not less.

Why?

• Your sweat cools you—but only if it doesn’t evaporate instantly

• Base layer: Close to the skin to absorb sweat

• Outer layer: Loose, flowing fabric to trap cool air and block sun

What to wear:

• Long-sleeve shirt and full-length pants

• Loose, breathable, natural fabrics (cotton, linen)

• Face covering

• Sunglasses or goggles to protect eyes from sun and blowing sand

Think Bedouin, not beachgoer.

Step 4: Protect Your Lungs and Eyes

Desert winds carry sand, dust, and heat.

You need:

• A shemagh or cloth wrap for your mouth and nose

• Goggles or wraparound sunglasses to guard against glare and grit

Step 5: Plan Your Mobility and Exit

Desert heat + mechanical failure = real danger.
You need reliable transport and comms.

Checklist:

• Fully functioning vehicle

• Extra gas

• Backup GPS and physical maps

• Two forms of communication (radio + sat device)

• A Get-Out-of-the-Desert plan

Don’t drive in without a plan to get back out.

Step 6: Time Your Movement

• Move in early morning or late evening

• Rest during the heat of the day (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

• Take advantage of cooler night air

The desert is most survivable—and most beautiful—when the sun goes down.

Bottom Line

To thrive in the desert:

• Bring more water than you think you need

• Don’t forget salt and electrolytes

• Wear more clothing, not less—loose, long, layered

• Protect lungs, skin, and eyes

• Have reliable gear, transportation, and a plan

• Learn from the people who’ve lived there for centuries

The desert isn’t just a survival challenge—it’s a survival teacher.

Day 25: How to endure a whiteout lockdown...

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How to Dress for Winter

It’s not just about layers—it’s about insulation, moisture, and movement.

The Problem with “Dress in Layers”

People say "layer up,"

but six t-shirts won’t keep you warm—

one chunky wool sweater might.

What you really need is thickness, not layer count.

there are Two Types of Cold: Wet vs. Dry

1. Wet Cold
(32–45°F)

• Miserable because moisture pulls heat from your body

• Getting wet = getting cold, fast

• Materials to use:

  • Wool or synthetics next to skin

  • Waterproof outer layer

  • No cotton

2. Dry Cold
(Below 0°F)

• Cold, but easier to manage

• Moisture can escape without soaking you

• Frost builds outside your clothing

• Materials to use:

  • Wool base and insulation

  • Cotton outer shell OK (for venting)

  • Big, breathable garments like anoraks

Fit Matters More Than You Think

• Tight gloves and boots = cold hands and feet

• Leave room for air and extra insulation

• In wet cold: Waterproof boots

• In dry cold: Loose, thick boots and wool socks

Quick Winter Clothing Strategy

• Base layer: Wool or synthetic (keeps skin dry)

• Mid layer: Insulation

• Outer layer:

  • Wet cold: Waterproof

  • Dry cold: Wind-resistant, venting shell

• Head, hands, feet: Cover fully, loosely, and in layers

• Always bring more than you think you’ll need

Bottom Line

• Think in thickness and insulation, not number of layers

• Wet = waterproof; dry = breathable

• Wool is always a win

• Keep your clothes loose, dry, and adaptable

• You can take it off if you’re hot—but you can’t put on what you didn’t bring

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Day 24: How to bug in EFFECTIVELY…

Bugging In: How to do it effectivly

Most people think survival means bugging out.

But in reality, bugging in is usually the better option.

Bugging in means staying put because your home is safer than the road.

Let’s break down how to make that work.

72 Hours Isn’t Enough

Everyone talks about 72-hour kits.

But let’s be honest—if you can’t turn off the power and live in your own house for three days,
you’re not ready for anything bigger.

Your real goal?

Be prepared to live in your home for 3 months without outside help.

Step 1: Water

• Plan for at least 1 gallon per person, per day

• For 3 months, do the math—and either store it or have a reliable way to filter and purify it

Step 2: Food

• Track what your family eats in a week

• Multiply that by 12 to get a 3-month supply

• Focus on shelf-stable food you actually eat—not just buckets of rice you’ll never touch

Step 3: Temperature Control

You’ll need a way to stay warm in winter and cool in summer
with no power.

Winter Solutions:

• Wood-burning stove is ideal

• If you don’t have one, use a kerosene heater with cracked windows for airflow

• In a pinch, set up a tent indoors and fill it with sleeping bags to trap heat

Summer Solutions:

• Take a tip from Scotty’s Castle in the Mojave Desert:
  Wet cloth over open windows creates natural evaporative cooling

• Block sunlight with heavy curtains

• Stay hydrated and shaded

Step 4: Shelter-First Mindset

Your home is your best shelter—but only if it’s ready.

Ask yourself:

• Can I cook without power?

• Can I heat without gas?

• Can I cool down without AC?

• Can I defend this space if needed?

Step 5: Act Now

• Inventory your current supplies

• Make a list of what you need for 90 days

• Start gathering items that fill the gaps

• Practice short-duration drills with the power off

Bottom Line

Prepping to bug in is the most realistic plan for most people.
If you can live in your home without power for 3 months,
you’re ahead of 99% of the population.

Start small.
Think clearly.
Plan now.

And when it counts—you’ll be ready.

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Day 23: How a off grid location should look…

What to Have in a Bug Out Location

You don’t need a bunker—you need a plan. A bug out location is just a safe place to go when home is no longer safe. Think smart, not extreme.

Bug Out Location = Anywhere Safe

• Could be grandma’s house or a buddy’s cabin

• Could be used for: EMP, fire, earthquake, job loss

• North, South, East, West — have options in every direction

Step 1: Make a Plan

• Talk with friends/family: “If it goes bad, can I come?”

• Offer reciprocity—they can come to you too

• Strong community = better survival

Step 2: Stash What You Can

• Could be as simple as:

  • An envelope of cash

  • An ammo can with food/water

• Or more advanced:

  • Fuel, gear, tools, ammo

If You Have a Real Location: Cover the Big 6

1. Fire → Heat & cooking

2. Water → Stored + access to replenish

3. Shelter → Solid roof + winter gear

4. Food → Stockpile + garden/hunting/livestock

5. Medical → Meds, antibiotics, trauma gear

6. Communication → Radios, SAT phone, plus a comm plan (laminated contacts, schedules, frequencies)

Bottom Line

A bug out location is more about planning than owning land.

Start now. Make the calls. Build your network.

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What to pack in your bug out vehicle:

Bug Out Vehicle Essentials

Most people focus on bug out bags, but your vehicle may be your most valuable shelter—second only to your clothes. Think seasonally and regionally, and rotate gear accordingly.

Core Survival Priorities:

• Don’t die = Shelter, water, food, tools, medical, communication

1. Shelter

• Your vehicle is your shelter—kit it accordingly

• Cold climates? Use a military-grade 3-layer sleeping bag system

• Add puffy snowsuits for all passengers

• Store in a single parachute bag in the trunk

• Keep your gas tank above half full at all times

2. Water

• Store in containers that withstand extreme temps (e.g., military scepter cans or insulated water bags)

• Avoid brittle bottles that crack in heat or freeze

3. Food

• Use shelf-stable options like MREs

• Avoid items that melt or spoil easily (e.g., Snickers bars)

• Rotate stock regularly

• Simple, hearty options like nuts are smart

4. Tools

• Keep a field-ready tool kit (old drill bags work great)

• Enough tools to handle serious repairs ( alternators, brakes, fuel pumps)

• Real-world value: being able to fix your own vehicle = saves time and money

5. Medical

• At a minimum: an improved first aid kit

• Include: bandages, medications, bone stabilization, puncture care, gloves, and masks

• For max preparedness: consider a field hospital-style medical bag

6. Communication

• Don’t rely on just a cell phone

• Have backup power for charging

• Consider satellite texting, ham radios, or CB radios

• If you can call for help, it’s not survival—it’s safety
  

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Day 21: The best way to store food…

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Food Storage: How To Start (and Actually Make It Work)

Food storage can feel overwhelming.
But like the old saying goes—you eat an elephant one bite at a time.

Here’s how to break it down and build it right.

1. Store What You Actually Eat

Don’t buy things you think you “should” have.
Buy food your family already eats.

• If you eat beans, buy a few extra cans

• If you love bread, stock wheat

  • And if you stock wheat, also stock:

    • A grinder

    • Salt

    • Yeast

    • Oil

Then practice—go make bread from your storage now, not during a crisis.

2. Balance Is Key

Don’t just store carbs and packaged junk.
Too many preppers load up on rice, pasta, and cereal. That’s not enough.

• Your body needs protein and fat, or you’ll get sick

• During the Great Depression, people survived by canning meat—beef, mule, even dog

• Canned meat (done right) tastes like pot roast and lasts for years

Store protein alongside your carbs—beans, canned meat, jerky, powdered eggs, etc.

3. Learn Basic Food Skills

Food storage without food skills is useless.

• Learn how to make meals from scratch

• Learn how to can, grind, bake, and cook without power

• Practice now so you’re not learning under pressure later

If you’ve never made bread from scratch, start this week.

4. Build Slowly and Smart

Don’t try to do it all at once.

• If you need 5 cans, buy 6 or 10

• Each grocery trip, buy a little extra and stash it

• Rotate your food—use and replace it in daily life

• That’s how you test your system and find weaknesses

5. Prep for Power Loss

If your plan requires electricity or tools, make sure you also store:

• A power source (solar, generator, manual backup)

• Low-tech alternatives (manual grinders, camp stoves)

Tools are only as good as your ability to power and use them.

Bottom Line

• Store what you already eat

• Include protein, fat, and not just carbs

• Get the tools and ingredients to make full meals

• Practice using your storage before you need it

• Build your stockpile one grocery trip at a time

• Rotate and use your food to keep it fresh—and tested

If you can cook with your storage today, you'll survive with it tomorrow.

Step By Step of how to EFFECTIVELY store food