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In this video I explore the pros and cons of both a firearm and bear spray for defense against bears. The video should be helpful for backpackers, hikers, hunters, fishermen, and anybody else who spends time in bear country.

In this video I describe the two ways I concealed carry while carrying a backpack with a hip belt. Carrying a firearm while backpacking with a hip belt can be challenging due to the position of the hip belt. I use one of two methods: a Hill People Gear kit bag that sits on my chest, or a fanny pack of some sort.

In January 2022, motorists in Virginia were trapped on a stretch of highway for more than 24 hours after a winter storm caused innumerable accidents and impassable conditions. In this video I go over the emergency supplies I keep in my car. While everything I keep in my vehicle is not featured in this video, I cover the majority of it here. This is not a survival bag or "bug out bag," rather it's a bag intended to sustain me as I walk to the closest store or into cell service area if my vehicle were to break down while I am driving in remote areas. The contents could also be used during a natural disaster such as a major flood or winter storm that resulted in road blockages, ultimately forcing me to walk home, or sustain me if I were trapped on a highway.