What I'm reading this month:
- Leadership
- Charity
- Travel Security
Photo: 3x5Leadership.wordpress.com
Bookshelf 2016
Like many things in life, such as a daily workout, if you don't focus on it, it will get left out. So this post is really for my own accountability to continue to have a list (or pile) of books to read and to actually read them. Personally, when I find a book I want to read, I usually go ahead and get it and add it to my books to read pile, my antilibrary (books in my library that I haven't read). That way I just move to the next one.
What I read in 2016:
What I read in 2016:
Gear Review: 3 Tactical Work Glove Options
Gloves can be an important part of many situations. From camping for handling knives, saws and axes for firewood, professional tactical situations, a day at the range or to stash in your car emergency kit. Protecting your hands is always key to continuing your activities.
For this I am comparing 3 pairs of gloves, all size Medium, that I have used and many different situations for an extended period of time.
For this I am comparing 3 pairs of gloves, all size Medium, that I have used and many different situations for an extended period of time.
Building a DIY Morale Patch Board
After getting into GORUCK a few years ago my collection of patches started growing and ended up just being stored in a box. I wanted a way to see and display them.
There are a lot of options out there now to buy a pre made patch board but it is really inexpensive and easy to just make your own from a frame. Mine ended up pretty large at 2' x 4' because I just used a frame I already had but any frame will work as long as it has a cardboard piece inside.
Here is the final result with some of my collection:
There are a lot of options out there now to buy a pre made patch board but it is really inexpensive and easy to just make your own from a frame. Mine ended up pretty large at 2' x 4' because I just used a frame I already had but any frame will work as long as it has a cardboard piece inside.
Here is the final result with some of my collection:
Charity Challenges with All Day Ruckoff and Mettle Forger
If you haven't heard of or signed up for the next Charity Challenges event, now is the time. The Push Up Challenge just ended and the Sit Up Challenge is next starting on 10/1/16 befitting the Green Beret Foundation and Team Red, White and Blue.
Ka Bar Becker 16 Custom
The Ka Bar Becker 16 is a great camp/survival knife out of the box. But as I've noted before, I like to personalize and upgrade things myself and after a few tweaks, this knife may be one of the best out there.
Inspired by the customization project outlined on the YouTube channel of Gideon's Tactical as I began to search for a survival/camp knife, I decided to go with the Ka Bar Becker BK 16 based on many things including its lower price point and ability to upgrade parts of the knife when you are able to and not have such a large investment up front.
First the final results after stripping the stock coating and upgrading the handles and sheath:
Inspired by the customization project outlined on the YouTube channel of Gideon's Tactical as I began to search for a survival/camp knife, I decided to go with the Ka Bar Becker BK 16 based on many things including its lower price point and ability to upgrade parts of the knife when you are able to and not have such a large investment up front.
First the final results after stripping the stock coating and upgrading the handles and sheath:
Waypoints July 2016 - Everyday Situational Awareness
Articles from around the Web that I have been reading this month:
Waypoints February 2016
What I'm reading:
Photo Credit: USFS Becky Bruce-Vaughters
There's so much awesome in the above picture. Makes me miss the Appalachians.
Books For A Leadership And Survival Mindset
In addition to outdoors activities and gear, I enjoy reading when I get the chance. One topic I enjoy is biographies of varied leaders in history as well as leadership topics.
Leadership is directly related to Survival in that the most important tool you can have in a survival situation is your mind. The ability to stay focused on the tasks at hand and make decisions is paramount to getting yourself and your loved ones through an emergency. And the best way to learn about leadership is to read about the actions of past leaders in government, military and business through biographies, historical accounts or directly from the leaders themselves.
Leadership is directly related to Survival in that the most important tool you can have in a survival situation is your mind. The ability to stay focused on the tasks at hand and make decisions is paramount to getting yourself and your loved ones through an emergency. And the best way to learn about leadership is to read about the actions of past leaders in government, military and business through biographies, historical accounts or directly from the leaders themselves.
Emergency Checklist PDF
A recent close call with a natural disaster, that I previously mentioned, has me thinking more about the safety and well being of the family and demonstrated first hand how quickly things such as electricity, water and shelter, that we rely on daily can be taken away.
I'm a list maker so I started looking for lists that others had already made for a starting point for items needed in an emergency situation.
I'm a list maker so I started looking for lists that others had already made for a starting point for items needed in an emergency situation.
GORUCK Challenge Event Gear and Training Tips
Training for your first GORUCK Challenge?
Make sure you have the gear you need.
Pictured is the gear I used on 2 GORUCK events. 1 Challenge and 1 Light. I completed my first event, a 15hr 20plus mile Challenge, in December of 2013 and recently completed the 9/11 Light Special Event. And I am looking forward to completing GORUCK's new Charming the Snake 2016 events.
I also have listed at the bottom some general tips on training for someone who is training for their first event.
Make sure you have the gear you need.
Pictured is the gear I used on 2 GORUCK events. 1 Challenge and 1 Light. I completed my first event, a 15hr 20plus mile Challenge, in December of 2013 and recently completed the 9/11 Light Special Event. And I am looking forward to completing GORUCK's new Charming the Snake 2016 events.
I also have listed at the bottom some general tips on training for someone who is training for their first event.
Waypoints January 2016
What I've been reading.
I've been following and reading author and life hacker Tim Ferris' work since The 4-Hour Workweek
came out but just this month got into his podcasts. I just never was interested in listening to podcasts but I highly recommend his shows. You will get something out of almost any episode you listen to. I have to have pen and paper with me while I listen and usually end up with multiple pages of notes by the end.
I've been following and reading author and life hacker Tim Ferris' work since The 4-Hour Workweek
came out but just this month got into his podcasts. I just never was interested in listening to podcasts but I highly recommend his shows. You will get something out of almost any episode you listen to. I have to have pen and paper with me while I listen and usually end up with multiple pages of notes by the end. New Patch - Gideon's Tactical
First patch from Gideon's Tactical looking great on the GR1 on a foggy day in Texas!
Merry Christmas 2015!
Thank you everyone for reading and sharing!
2015 has been fun and I have discovered a lot of new and inspiring people! I'm looking forward to getting 2016 started with new adventures and gear!
2015 has been fun and I have discovered a lot of new and inspiring people! I'm looking forward to getting 2016 started with new adventures and gear!
Bookshelf 2015
I enjoy and support reading. Not only as a calming pastime but as a means to further your self education, which in many cases can be more important than your formal one.
Here I have compiled a list of the books I have read through or at least partially this year. I subscribe to the thought that it's ok to skim a book or skip parts if they bore you.
There are no rules to reading. Just read what you like.
Here I have compiled a list of the books I have read through or at least partially this year. I subscribe to the thought that it's ok to skim a book or skip parts if they bore you.
There are no rules to reading. Just read what you like.
Sabra Gear Quick Pouch Review
Sabra Gear is an Israeli company making high quality bags and packs. I usually do my best to buy American but if I'm buying a foreign product I have absolutely no problems supporting an Israeli company.
Also, Israel is near the top, if not the top destination on my Life List I would love to be lucky enough to visit one day.
My Field Notes Notebook Collection Fall 2015 & New Edition Suggestion
With the release of the new Field Notes Winter 2015 Snowblind Edition, I decided to get all my Field Notes together and do an updated collection picture.
I have also included my humble suggestion for a new edition at the end.
What started out as a goal to always have a notebook on or near me has turned into a rather large collection.
I started buying Field Notes because I loved the idea behind their product and to support an American small business. As they continue to make new editions every quarter, I end up buying every new release because they continue to surprise me.
Standard, State Fair editions and a couple special bonus books I was lucky enough to get:
I have also included my humble suggestion for a new edition at the end.
What started out as a goal to always have a notebook on or near me has turned into a rather large collection.
I started buying Field Notes because I loved the idea behind their product and to support an American small business. As they continue to make new editions every quarter, I end up buying every new release because they continue to surprise me.
Standard, State Fair editions and a couple special bonus books I was lucky enough to get:
EDC And Stocking Stuffer Gift List 2015
I hear a lot that guys or fans of the outdoors are hard to buy for. I think that may be true if the person buying doesn't have the same interests. So to help with that I've put together a list of less expensive, stocking stuffer type items for the guy, outdoorsmen or camping/survival fan on your list.
I personally think you can't own too many different knives and have multiple posts about recommended knives here on the blog. So this list will (mostly) stay away from knives.
I personally think you can't own too many different knives and have multiple posts about recommended knives here on the blog. So this list will (mostly) stay away from knives.
Higo No Kami Knife Review
During the era of the Samurai in Japan, no one was allowed to carry weapons other than the Samurai or the military, hence the similarity of many Japanese weapons to farming implements. These more familiar weapons were developed and carried by various tradesmen, farmers and fishermen.
These tradesmen as well as peasants also developed a smaller more concealable weapon,
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