January 20-22, 2012
If interested in attending, please call 903-819-2969 to reserve your place.
This will be a bare-bones survival experience with only minimal gear. You will learn first hand what it takes to make it 3 days in the wilderness!
$250/adult
The weather here in Texas is finally starting to cool off, and I couldn’t be happier! With the change in temp, I will hopefully be able to get more dirt time in…meaning more regular posting and videos.
If you have something in particular you would like to see a video about, just let me know via comment or email.
I ordered a pair of Bear Grylls Craghopper survival pants about a month ago, and have put them to the test. I have to say, I really like the looks of these pants, and wearing them, I just get the urge to go run and jump around and do Bearsy things. These pants are very comfortable and the stretch panels are awesome, however, there are some downsides to these pants. First, these are survival pants, yet if you get anything too hot around them, they melt. If you are around say, a campfire, embers that pop will melt right through them. The other issue I have is the quality of craftsmanship. These things feel like the cheapest pair of pants ever. The pockets feel like they could tear if you put anything remotely sharp in there (keys), and the hip zipper pocket’s zipper broke the first time I used it.
Bottom line
If you want a pair of comfortable, light-weight pants, or even just want to be like Bear….get these. If you want a pair of long-lasting “survival” pants….look elsewhere.
By the way, I guess they are closing out the line, because they have most of the line on sale for 50-70% off.
If you plan on attending one of the OSS courses, you will need some gear. This short video has some suggestions for what gear to bring. Note, these are not the required items, merely suggestions.
Saturday, May 28th
9:00 – 5:00
$65/person
Cover the basics of survival including: rules of three, intro to fire building, intro to shelters, intro to food procurement, and “what can this be used for?”
Call or email to reserve your spot
(903) 819-2969
outdoorsurvivalblog@gmail.com
May 13-15 OSS will be hosting a survivalist 3 day training. Learn everything you need to know to keep you alive in the wilderness. Call for details…903-819-2969
One of my projects I have been working on is making kydex gun holsters and sheaths. Check out the link. If you have pocket lint and want a holster for it, we can make it.
The above image is of a left handed IWB holster for a XD(m). We have several options for attaching to your belt.
Cold weather is upon us and with the temp droping below freezing, the chances of ice are going up, so are the chances of getting stranded on the side of the road. Be prepared for the cold by keeping a blanket(preferably wool) in the car. I also recommend keeping an extra coat along with a hat and gloves. These are in addition to things you should already have, like a flashlight, road flares, etc. You never know what might happen, and while unlikely, you may be stuck somewhere for a long time before anyone can help you. Remember…”Failure to prepare is preparing to fail!”
I came across this video…pretty clever. I have seen ice, coke can, and glass bottles, but not this.
Next week, three of my co-workers and I are going backpacking for a few days. During this time I will work on a couple of videos, So I need you to let me know what you would like to see videos about. You can let me know a couple different ways…email me or you can leave them in the comment area here. I need any requests by Sunday morning.
