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.
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.
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.
I just wanted to let you know that December we will be open for business! This is the perfect time to come spend some time in the outdoors…no bugs…no snakes…it feels good to be by the fire….not like in the summer.
I also wanted to let everyone know that I am working on a few things for the next few months. I will be hosting a few evening courses, I will try to get the dates posted soon.
“Hunter’s Special” – $75/Adult – $35/Kids
September 4th-5th, 2010
This special package will cover all of the basics such as fire 101, tarp use 101, water disinfection 101, as well as advanced navigation, first aid and more. The class is tailored to the hunter and the possible scenarios he/she might encounter.
Sleeping arrangements will be tent/hammock camping, so don’t forget to bring them. The OSS will supply at least one meal (dinner), participants will be responsible for any others.
“Primitive Fire Special” – $35/Adult – $15/Kids
September 13th, 2010 (Monday) 6pm-9pm
This will be an evening class focused solely on primitive fire methods including bow drill, flint and steel, and fire piston. Bring an Altoids tin and make your own char-cloth.
I am headed to the local gun show today to see what kind of goodies I can find. If you happen to be local to Texoma, come by the midway mall and check it out. As always, if you see me…feel free to say hi.
