Gear Tier System

The Gear Tier System Tier 4 – Survival Kit (4/4) In a survival situation, will you be prepared with all the right gear? Will you be able to provide for yourself and your family during the first 72 hours and beyond? Introduction Our 72-hours Survival Kit (also known as BOB) is our rainy day policy…

The Gear Tier System Tier 3 – EDC (3/4) What will you need to carry in your backpack for a day long excursion? Will it be enough to be truly prepared for any situation? Introduction When we go out for more than a few hours, we need to take with us a few more items…

The Gear Tier System – Tier 2 – Core Gear (2/4) Sometimes we exit our house with nothing but our clothes, and don’t even bother to take our backpack, like on a quick grocery run, or a short trip to the mall. But there is minimal core gear that we must have on our person…

The Gear Tier System Tier 1 – Clothes (1/4) Our first line of defense against the elements and the environment is the clothes on our back – they keep us warm or cool (depending on the weather), and protect us from wind, rain, snow, and extreme conditions. They also give us some physical protection. Introduction…