Tips for Sleeping Outside without a Tent
One thing I have had lots of experience with over the years in the Army is sleeping outside without a tent. Most of the time tents are too cumbersome, or we don’t have an efficient way to transport them. Another disadvantage of sleeping in a tent, is how it reduces situational awareness. If someone attacks […]
Continue readingWhich is Better MRE Menu A vs B
Meals Ready to Eat or MREs have been produced since 1981 by the US Department of Defense. Over the course of decades the military continues to refine menus and add entrees with various tastes, in an attempt to not only keep the American Warfighter fueled and healthy but to increase the amount of the MRE […]
Continue readingHow to Pack a Rucksack Army Strong
How do I pack a ruck sack in the Army? This is a question that gets asked by all infantrymen at some point in their career. Some of it is learned the hard way, or if you are fortunate a senior NCO will share some of his experience with you. Over the next few minutes, […]
Continue readingHow to Make Coffee in the Field
Coffee in the field makes everything better. One of the best morale boosters in the Army is a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning (or at least after stand-to). The extra weight of coffee brewing gear can seem like a lot. But, if you have access to transportation where you can get […]
Continue readingHow to Stay Warm Outside in Cold Weather
In this post I will share with you some tips and techniques I have used to stay warm in the field. One thing every veteran knows is that training or combat doesn’t stop just because it is cold. I have been to some cold locations (Fort Drum, New York, South Korea, and Afghanistan) during my […]
Continue readingWhat is Pogey Bait in the Army: Snacks for the Field
What is “Pogey Bait”? Pogey Bait is any type of non-issued food snack or candy used in the field to supplement meals, give a quick boost of energy, or to use as a bartering tool. Some say the term comes from things you could bribe supply guys with to get something you wanted or needed […]
Continue readingBest Camp Stove Reviews – Why you Need a Camp Stove: Tips and Recipes
This post is meant to provide information to Soldiers, campers, or backpackers who are seeking more information about a new phenomenon I have been seeing in the ranks: the camp stove.Long gone are the days of instant cold coffee and MREs, now the era of hot, fresh French-pressed coffee, instant noodles, and the ever morale-boosting […]
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