The Flint and Steel Survival channel on YouTube did a review of the Extended Stay Rescue band. Here is his video.

I came across this video about a variety of people that each got themselves lost under different circumstances. After days and sometimes weeks of searching, they were finally  rescued.

If each of these people would have had a rescue bracelet or tin, they not only could have been more comfortable with fire and a means of making a shelter or procuring food and clean water, they would have been rescued much faster.

We all know that people don't set out to get lost by choice, so it makes sense to carry a small item with you (such as a rescue bracelet or tin) that focuses on signaling for help.

Watch the video below and click here for more information.

Be safe, be prepared and be rescued.

Our Minimalist Tin is made with 26 feet of paracord and comes with an 11 in 1 multi-tool and an emergency blanket. (get yours here)

Today we will cover the multiple uses of the Emergency Blanket.

The small package contains a big blanket that is light but strong and can be used in plenty of ways in an emergency situation.

Here are a few reasons to buy and carry this emergency space-age technology:

  The obvious – wrapping in it for warmth.
  Stringing up as a signal device – not too tight – so it creates movement in the wind and increases your chance of being seen.
  Place it on the ground as a signal device and fold in different patterns to communicate a message.
  Melt snow by placing small amounts on space blanket in the sun and funnel into a container.
  Small rain shelter: looping a paracord slip knot over a pebble inside the corners of the blanket to tie off.
  Use as material to write a note or directions using charcoal from your fire.
  Twist for extra rope material.
  Twist and loop it through pants, and tie to make a belt.
  Tie off ends to create air space for an improvised flotation device.
  Cut off small pieces as part of lure to catch fish (they like shiny materials).
  Create a sling.
  Use as a tourniquet.
  Use as a compression bandage.
  Use as a strip to tie splints for broken or sprained bones.
  Use as cushion material for improvised splints.
  Improvise a scarf.
  Wrap around head to create a hood.
  Use as a water carrying device.
  Use as a fire reflector to maximize heat toward your direction.
  Use to reflect sun onto tinder to build a fire.
  Use to reflect the sun to heat water.
  Use to reflect the sun for a make-shift signal mirror.
  Build a mini hammock.
  Stuff with leaves to create insulation for use as a pillow or sleeping bag or ground cover.
  Line feet inside boots to keep socks dry.
  Build an outdoor refrigerator by wrapping food inside as a ball, tying off, then placing in a creek.  (Weigh down the end of bag with rock to prevent from floating away.)
  Cut into strips and tie to trees for marking a trail.
  Cut into 3-inch squares wrap stones to create a weight that’s easy to tie off for fishing.
  Use to reset a broken arm (when solo) by tying one end to a tree then placing your wrist in other end with slip knot and using body weight to reset the bone.
  Spread it over a large rock or ground as a makeshift tablecloth.
  Use to make a food/bear cache by wrapping food in the blanket, tying with rope, tossing rope over a high branch, hoisting up, then tying off the other end.
  Create a funnel by tying 4 sides and placing a container under to collect rain water.  Place a rock at bottom to keep a steady stream

Please comment with any ideas you may have!

Thanks
Be safe out there.

After seeing somebody tie a really cool knot, I just had to learn it. All I had was the name of the knot so I jotted it down and looked it up later.
One of the websites that came up was Animated knots so I clicked on it.

What a great website! It has more knots than you will ever need!
You can look up knots by name, use, type or even by category. Climbing, Fishing, Boating, Scouting, Household, Arborist, Farming and Search and Rescue.

The knots you want to learn have great directions with the origin and uses for each knot. It also has a short animated video on how to tie each knot.

The best part is:
For a couple of bucks you can purchase the app for both android or iphones to use when you have no internet service.

Give the website a look and get knotty.

The tried and true list of Ten Essentials was developed by the Seattle-based Mountaineers club, and has been updated since it first originated in the 1930s. It was created to answer two basic questions:

First, can you respond positively to an accident or emergency?
Second, can you safely spend a night-or more-out?

If you would like the PDF, please click here.

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Now you are able to carry what you will need to start a fire in any situation. This adjustable 550 survivor cord necklace has a ferro rod and scraper on the outside. Along with the 48 inches of nylon paracord thread, it also has waxed jute, cotton thread, copper wire and fishing line inside the cord.

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The Utah ATV association is a great organization!

I recently had the great opportunity to attend a Utah ATV club meeting this March and I was very impressed with the friendliness of the members and the organization itself and what they stand for.

Established in 1985, this non-profit organization is a part if the Blue  Ribbon Coalition. The members are supporters of the Tread Lightly moto. They are known for the preservation of the trail riders access to National Forest, State Parks, and BLM Lands, and also protecting the resources of these lands. The Association also plans recreational opportunities for the members and their families, while promoting safe trail riding as a legitimate and respectable activity. The Association is working with the National Parks Service, the BLM and State Parks, to develop designated trail systems for ATV's and Off Road Motorcycles in all these areas. They also combine volunteer and constructive activities with their riding events. Some of these include the Taylors Fork-Cedar Hollow trail yearly clean-up project and the annual Utah ATV Ride For Life, to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of Utah.

They are respected in local communities for their involvement in charity rides, safety training, and participation in the political policies of safe outdoor riding.

Thumbs up to the Utah ATV Association for the programs, training, volunteering and charity work they do. They couldn't do it without the great members of this organization who get involved.