The Advantage Survival Podcast

Show Notes In today’s show I cover 6 stoves that I use for my wilderness and urban prepping needs. All of the stoves I have purchased myself and as of the air-date of this episode, I have not received any compensation from the manufactures. My hope is this episode helps you figure out what stove will work best for you in your journey to the advantage of survival. Links MSR® PocketRocket™ MSR® MicroRocket™ Solo Stove White Box Stove Fancee Feest Stove GasOne GS-3000 Portable Gas Stove SilverFire Survivor Rocket Stove MSR® IsoPro™ HEET® (In the yellow Bottle) UST WetFire™ Episode 20 Building Your Lights Out Kit Show Sponsor: NWHomes4Sale.net

Tony Abruzzo (Ski Patrol Director, MTTA VP), Ellie Healy (Treasurer, MTTA), Les Baker (ASP) Bob Myrick (President MTTA), Dave Stonington (MTTA Board) Show Notes: Today we take you to the Mount Tahoma Trails Association (MTTA) office in Ashford Washington, just west of the Longmire entrance to Mount Rainier National Park to meet with Tony Abruzzo and Dave Stonington. Tony and Dave along with many other dedicated volunteers, help manage an incredible volunteer organization that oversees North America's largest No Fee Hut-to-Hut Trail System. Join us as we talk about the Ski Patrol, Huts, Trail System and how you can help out.  Links: Mount Tahoma Trails Association (MTTA) MTTA on Facebook Email: Tony Abruzzo Email: Dave Stonington AdvantageSurvival.com Show Sponsor: NWHomes4Sale.net

Photo Provided by John McCann Show Notes: The ASP would like to welcome John D. McCann to the show today. John is an accomplished author of several books. He is the Managing Director and founder of Survival Resources™ SurvivalResources.com. He joins us to talk about his very successful books, his veteran owned company along with topics that cover survival, self-reliance, bugging out and much more. Please give a warm welcome to Mr. John D. McCann. Links: Survival Resources™ Books Facebook John D. McCann’s Personal Blog YouTube Sillcock Key Video Fire Blowing Tube Video Email John’s wife Denise for Wilderness Survival questions for women: survivalgirl@optimum.net Email John at: survivalman@optimum.net

Show Notes: Warning: This is not a knife review show. We are talking Survival and EDC knives today on the Advantage Survival Podcast. I walk you through my philosophy of use for 2 types of knife categories and the 4 knives that I use the most.Links:ESSE-5KA_BAR Large Heavy BowieVictorinox Swiss Army Dual Pro X KnifeIzulaColumbia River Knife and Tool 2850 Bez Tine Skinner Fixed Blade Hunting KnifeKA BAR Becker CampanionAdvantageSurvival.comAS Gear ShopIf you like the ASP, please rate and review iniTunes. Thanks for your support!

Show Notes: Warning: This is not a knife review show. We are talking Survival and EDC knives today on the Advantage Survival Podcast. I walk you through my philosophy of use for 2 types of knife categories and the 4 knives that I use the most.Links:ESSE-5KA_BAR Large Heavy BowieVictorinox Swiss Army Dual Pro X KnifeIzulaColumbia River Knife and Tool 2850 Bez Tine Skinner Fixed Blade Hunting KnifeKA BAR Becker CampanionAdvantageSurvival.comAS Gear ShopIf you like the ASP, please rate and review iniTunes. Thanks for your support!

Show Notes: A short walk in the park with Kelly, we talk about getting outside for a healthier lifestyle. Preppers need to take care of themselves first so they can help others in time of need. So take the call to action… The Advantage Survival Podcast les@advantagesurvival.com Geocaching Support the Show: AS Gear Shop Please rate & review the show in iTunes Like our Facebook Page

Show Notes: A short walk in the park with Kelly, we talk about getting outside for a healthier lifestyle. Preppers need to take care of themselves first so they can help others in time of need. So take the call to action… The Advantage Survival Podcast les@advantagesurvival.com Geocaching Support the Show: AS Gear Shop Please rate & review the show in iTunes Like our Facebook Page

Show Notes: One of the key elements of security around the home is a video surveillance system. In today’s show we interview Ed Baker from Video Consultants NW and talk about the different aspects of video surveillance. We want to thank Ed for joining us at the AS Podcast. Hopefully you've found the show to be informative, as you critique your operational security. You can connect with Ed Baker at the following: Website: VideoConsultantsNW.net Phone: 253-517-8990 Email: VideoConsultantsNW@comcast.net

In today show, I’m going to walk you through the items that are in my Lights Out Kit in hopes that this will help you build your Lights Out Kit or improve your kit and mine so we can be better prepared. This episode is about Chapter 3 of the new e-book that I'm writing called “Prepping A Guide For The Newly Awakened”. I talk about some of the basic items you should have in your Lights Out Kit or Emergency Preparedness Kit.From purifying water to charging your cell phone I think we cover a lot of the information you need to know to be prepared. LINKS NOTES FROM TODAYS SHOW:On Top Of The Kit-Lists InstructionsList Kit Inventory ListLocation of Items ListGenerator Setup InstructionsOther Kit Item InstructionsSurvival BooksSafe Drinking Water5 Cases Of Bottled WaterSawyer Squeeze Water Filter SystemChlorine Dioxide Water Treatment Kit5 Gallon Water Jug Hand Pump4 Way Sillcock Water KeySawyer Point Two Purifier Bucket SystemFood and CookingMountain House MealsCoffee TeaAssorted SpicesSalt SugarHard CandyBackpacking Stove, MSR Micro Rocket6 Extra Stove Fuel CanistersWood Burning Backpacking Stove, Solo StoveBackpacking Cooking PotCoffee PeculatorHand Crank Can OpenerWine Bottle OpenerBottle OpenerHand SanitizerPaper Bowels and CupsPlastic Utensils / Camping UtensilsPaper TowelsUnscented Baby WhipsCook Books RecipesOperational Security and Safety50 Rounds of AmmunitionExtra Mags50 Shotgun ShellsPepper SprayPocket Knifes/Multi ToolsLeather Work GlovesSafety GlassesN95 Particle/Dust Masks RespiratorsEar Plugs First Aid and MedicineFirst Aid Kit (Large)Over the Counter Medications KitAnti Dyareal MedicationOral Rehydration SolutionFamily Prescriptions Drug KitExtra EyeglassesBug SpraySunscreenHand SanitizerCash, Documents and ContactsDocument Retention Security and Storage PlanDocument Location PlanThe Physical Document PackageEncrypted Flash Drives and HardrivesOffsite Electronic Storage InformationSafety Deposit Box InformationBasic List of Information You Should KeepFamily “What To Grab List”$1,000 or more of Cash (In Small Denominations)Small Amount of Silver Coins and Fractional Gold if you WishQuality Road Maps of your cites, state and the US. (I use the Washington State Atlas Gazetteer.)Home Owner Insurance PolicyLife Insurance PoliciesVehicle Insurance PoliciesHome Inventory Lists, Photo and Video Inventory FilesBirth Certificates and Social Security CardsImmunization RecordsMilitary RecordsFamily Medical DocumentsAcademic DocumentsBanking InformationCopies of Credit Cards Front and BackInvestment InformationPrecious Metals Investment InformationBusiness Interests InformationTax Return DocumentsBill Debts Paying Responsibilities List with Account Numbers and Institution Contact InfoLegal Documents such as Updated Will, Divorce Decrees, Family Legal History Docs EtcTitles, Automobiles, Home, other Equipment and Recreational ItemsLicenses, PassportsList of your Prescription MedicationsCopies of Phone Family’s Contact ListsInternet and App Usernames and PasswordsTreasured Family PhotographsShelter and Clothing 6 Person Family Tent20’ x 20’ Tarp200’ of Paracord100’ of 9mm RopeHeavy Duty Tent StakesExtra Set of Clothing For Each Family MemberLightingHead Lamp2 Flashlights5 Emergency CandlesPower, Heat, Cooling and EnergyHonda GeneratorExtra Fuel and Oil For GeneratorExtension Cords and Plug Supplies For GeneratorGenerator Hookup Instructions OwnersManualPortable Electric HeaterSmall Air Conditioner800wInverterFire KitCigarette lightersFire steelMatchesTenderFatwoodCharging SolutionsAA AAA Batteries Smart ChargersSolar Panel ChargerCommunications SignalingFRS/GMRS Handheld RadiosFRS/GMRS Handcrank RadioSat PhoneSpot ConnectCorded Wall PhoneHAM RadioSignalingCB

In today's episode we talk about realizing your prepping priorities. If you're like most people, starting to prep can be overwhelming. I'm walking you through the chapters of my new e-book "Prepping For The Newly Awakened". My hope is to share my path to prepping with you so that you can figure out the type of prepping you need to do in your everyday life to improve your situation if there is a disaster, an event or if there's not. This new e-book is a work in progress so if you have comments, a better title or anything else you'd like me to add please let me know.Show Notes:Surviving a Bird FluASGearShop.comSurviving A Day Hike All Night

In today's episode we cover my path to prepping, from wilderness survival to urban survival. We also discuss Survival Selfishness and what that means to me and what it should mean to you. The following is a quote that will be in my new e-book and it answers the question, why I prep.“I don’t want my family or myself to be at the mercy of any catastrophe nor any person or government. I want my family to survive and thrive in an increasingly manic world. I prepare to have the advantage of survival in any life scenario.”Show Notes:Surviving A Day Hike All Nigh

In today's episode I update you on Advantage Survival, announce my Search and Rescue retirement and review my Systems of Survival. Episode Music: Crawled Out Of A Grave by danosongs.com and Back In The Saddle Again by Gene Autry. Links:

SHOW NOTES: This is the gear that really mattered to me today. I'm not an impulse buyer but sometimes it's OK to do it every once in a while or at least that's what I keep telling myself.  No, I do not have buyer's remorse, what I do have is a new piece of gear that will enhance my Systems of Survival.  I was looking for a Mule, got a HAWG. Let me explain. In my never-ending search for the perfect "kit" I thought it would be a good idea to reevaluate my current gear carry system. This sometimes can be a long process for me. I like to think through every piece of equipment I want to carry and what I really need to carry.  I begin by asking lots of questions of myself like; where will I use the equipment? In what capacity will I be using it - Search and Rescue or personal? Do I really need it or will something I already have fill the need? What is "The Survival Advantage" of having this new equipment? All of these questions and more are racing through my head as I evaluate the prospect of new gear. I wanted a new pack that was small, reasonably light, had a good build quality and not priced off the charts. Believe it or not there was not a lot of choices in my want/need mindset that fit the bill. I looked at Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger because I had one already and it's the bomb, but I wanted smaller. I also wanted to manage water better than I have with other packs. This lead me to reevaluate hydration systems and in walks the MULE by CamelBak. I didn't know it at the time but what I wanted was a HAWG. LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW: More Photos of the HAWG Systems of Survival (SOS) AS Gear Shop CamelBak 2011 HAWG NV CamelBak 2011 Mule NV Maxpedition Monsoon Gearsling AdvantageSurvival.co

Taking a few extra steps before you head out on your next outdoor adventure could mean the difference between you making it home to your family and friends alive, or not. Developing a work-flow for preparing is a simple and rewarding task that will not only leave you prepared, but will give you the additional confidence in knowing you’ve done the right things to prepare. It will also familiarize you with your gear if you haven't been using it lately. Another benefit to trip planning is providing your family and friends with a level of comfort knowing you’ve planned well for your next adventure. In today's show I discuss my work-flow for preparing to start a wilderness adventure. I’ll reflect on some past search and rescue missions as well as reviewing my Systems of Survival. I also express the importance of filing a trip plan with a responsible person. From updating your Spot profile to managing your GPS and car keys, everyone should take something away from today's Advantage Survival Podcast. And don't forget to check the weather and avalanche conditions before you head out. SHOW LINKS File a Trip Plan Music in today's show in part by Jason Shaw @ audionautix.co

Don’t be the guy that I read about in the news and Tweet about. That guy who went into the backcountry without being remotely prepared. It’s always important to take some SOS or Systems of Survival with you. You can research the “10 essentials” and take that or go the extra mile and research the area that you’re heading into and prepare a little more. For example, if you're heading into snow country you may want to consider adding sunglasses and sun screen or in a desert environment an extra water carry system. There is a saying in survival that one is none and two is one. Having redundant backup systems of survival is not necessarily a bad thing. In today’s show I take you through a brief description of my Survival Kit/EDC (Every Day Carry) systems of survival that I consider important in my environments. I carry these systems on my body so there is no mistake that I will have them available if a survival situation presents itself. I also have extra systems in my main backpack if I need them or someone with me needs them.  With my Search and Rescue responsibilities that is always a factor I need to be prepared for. That said, my pack weight may increase. A small price to pay for living another day. So let’s take a look at the list of systems I have in my Survival Kit/EDC. Gear Carry System: Kelty Sling Bag. 250 cu. in. Chest Pack. (This pack has a concealed carry feature; very nice) Shelter System: 55 gal. Plastic Drum Liner or poncho. Water System: McNett Aquamira Frontier Pro filter system with extra pre-filters and a 1 liter Platypus Water Bottle. Fire System: A hybrid version of my Advantage Survival PacFire Fire Kit. Contents include Fatwood Sticks, Fatwood Shavings, Foil Hearth, Fire Steel and Striker, 1 Tampon, 1 Bic lighter, 1 UST’s Wetfire Cube and 4 Tinder-Quik Tabs. Tool Systems: Silky Super Accel Z1 Folding Saw with 210 mm blade and a ESEE Izula Fixed Blade Knife. Communication and Signaling System: Spot Satellite Messenger, Cell Phone, Storm Whistle, Signal Mirror (from my compass), Strobe (a function on my flashlight), Light My Fire Fire Steel “Army” version (sparks at night to signal rescue), 1 Chem Light Stick (Used on a 5’ piece of paracord, swing around your head at night in a circular motion to attract rescuers) Navigation System: Compass with mirror, Map of Area and an optional Garmen 60csx GPS unit. (Keep map in a Ziploc bag or waterproof map case) Lighting System: Fenix LD 20 LED 180 Lumen Flashlight with white dome for a lantern effect and One 12 hour Light Stick Power Management System: 4 AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries First Aid System: Small first aid kit with bandages and over the counter meds. (Stock it for your skill level) Personnel Hygiene System: Toilet Paper and hand sanitizer  (Items can be used for fire starter, a redundant system) Optional Gear Item Considerations: Bug Spray, Duct Tape, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, 50’ of Bank Line Cordage or 20’ of Paracord, Pencil and Waterproof Note Paper, 3 sf of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, Fishing Kit, Snare Kit, Adventure Medical Kits’ Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy, Energizer XP4001 Universal Rechargeable Power Pack for your Cell Phone or your companions. (Planning is key to what you might add to your survival kit or EDC) This is a list that you can expand on or delete from, but the key is you have something for each System of Survival that works for you. As you know the “10 Essentials” have come a long way however 10 is not enough for me. The fact that you are reading this post and listening to the podcast shows that you are smarter than your average Poo Bear. You already have the advantage! On a side note, one of the bonuses of my SOS is that you can use the gear in an urban environment. Keep the kit close to you. You’ll never know when we might have a natural or man made disaster that will call upon your survival skill set, test your resolve and your SOS