In 2025, I experienced an immediately life-threatening medical emergency that should have killed me. I am still alive as I write this article, and I thought about this (as have others that learned about my situation). Should I have one or more cell phones with different carriers in case one goes out?
I had an interesting conversation recently about power bank or power station ratings of mAh (milliamp hours) vs Ah (amp hours) vs Wh (watt hours). There is math behind how to calculate things, but let’s make this very simple to start.
People have been asking me this question for years. I have recently decided to pick up a Starlink Mini with the Roam plan. It is extremely easy to setup, and you really get everything you need out of the box, except I wish it came with a 12V car adapter as well as the included power adapter.
This is a question I am asked all the time. The answer is yes, but the gear I carry depends on where I am hiking and the terrain I will or may cover.
People have asked me, when I go adventuring, if I ever go overlanding? Yes, and it is not your typical glamping with a vehicle, though I do have quite a luxurious overlanding setup. I usually go for weeks (usually 2-4) with minimal food and water packed in my vehicle …
This is probably one of the most asked questions as I adventure and workout often. Dedicated fitness trackers are fine, but I need a multifunctional device that can do more than just track my steps. So, what fitness tracker do I use?
I like and wear them both, but for survival, you want a wide brim hat.
As often as the next task is what I was told. When you are preparing a meal and cutting chicken, vegetables, fish, and other items with one knife, you should clean it each time you cut the next item.
This is a tough question for me because I love wearing shorts. However, when I go hiking or camping, I never wear shorts. The quick answer to the question would be that I do not recommend shorts for survival.
There are many options like a campfire, a charcoal grill, outdoor propane grill. However, I have been eating a variety of food that requires a butane stove. In Nepal, when I was up in elevation at base camp, we used butane stoves to cook soups and hot pots.
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