A Wasteland Christmas

Merry Christmas From The Wasteland!

Hello all my Wasteland friends and fellow collapsniks! It’s Christmas time and the world could come to an end at any moment, but before it does, I would like to give a little something back to some lucky future Wastelander out there. This is also to celebrate the growth of my new YouTube channel which has just reached a 1000 subscriber milestone, an occurrence I am very grateful for.

Everyone out there is under stress in these uncertain times, some of us more than others. And, while I recognize that holiday consumerism is a big driver of our impending collapse, I also recognize that we are in the “smoke ‘em if you got ‘em” stage of life as we wait for that collapse to begin in earnest. I also know that it gets harder and harder to buy gear and supplies for emergency preparedness as the noose of economics gets tighter. I have a little spare capacity to give…

And so, I am going to do a giveaway on the YouTube channel, a nice little prepper prize package tactical bag filled with quality survival gear for the enterprising collapse prepper. The items I have chosen to include were not picked at random either, nor are they being given to me by some sponsor. These are items that have personal experience using, and I put them together myself. Each item addresses one of the primary concerns for any survival kit, such as fire, water, shelter, and so on. You can use the links below to view the exact specs for each item, but don’t buy any if you plan to win! Let’s take a look at each one…

SteriPen Ultra by Katadyn

Clean, safe drinking water is always going to be one of your primary concerns in a survival situation. Filtering out sediment and other particulate matter is relatively easy using common materials at hand, but purification from harmful microbes is another thing entirely. That is where the Steripen comes in. Using ultraviolet light, these devices can completely purify contaminated water without the use of harsh or limited chemicals. You can read more about them here.

SAS Survival Handbook, by John “Lofty” Wiseman

Despite this being an excellent opportunity for me to shill my own survival handbook, i am going to bow to a wisdom greater than my own and include what I believe to be one of the greatest and most comprehensive survival manuals ever written. The SAS Survival Handbook isn’t one of those “casual” survival books, it is a masterpiece of bushcraft and fieldcraft knowledge to keep you alive in any potential situation. Long ago, my own journey to becoming skilled in the art of wilderness survival began with this book, and now I will pass on my recommendation. Check it out here.

Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Hiker First-Aid Kit

Even when just going out on a short hike, you never know what could happen, and so it is best to be prepared for as much as you can. Having a few basic first-aid items with you can mean the difference between life and death. I have always liked the quality offered by Adventure Medical kits, and this little pack is a great one for immediate needs. See what’s included inside here.

Black Diamond Storm-R Headlamp

Lighting is a must in a survival situation, and not only helps you see around you but can be used to signal others for a rescue. These Black Diamond headlamps are a favorite of mine, i usually go back and forth between these and the Petzl lamps, but these days I feel Black Diamond is the better quality. Rechargeable and with multiple modes and brightness setting, the Storm-R is the perfect headlamp for the Wastelander on the go. Get a good look at the specs here.

Zippo Mag Strike Ferro Rod Firestarter

Fire is another of those critical survival needs that must always be addressed in any situation. Lighters and matches are cool, but knowing how to use a ferro rod and steel to start a fire has no substitute. A good one like this will stand up to any conditions and last for many years of use. Check it out better here.

Brunton TruArc 3 Baseplate Compass

Navigation and orienteering, another of those key wilderness needs! Accurate in both northern and southern hemispheres,  entry level compass to get you where you need to go.and with a needle that resists magnetic interference better than other brands, this Brunton compass is a perfect small, reliable

Matador Pocket Blanket 4.0

A little bit of shelter option here for our prize bag. These tiny blankets are made of ripstop nylon, fully waterproof, and with built-in grommets and small stakes for securing the blanket to the ground or to even use it for a small overhead shelter. About 4 x 5 feet, I love these little blankets, especially for short day hikes and such. Give it a quick look here.

Black Tactical Shoulder Bag

Nothing special here, but I had to put it all together in something, right? This little bag is actually handy for making into a little hiking day bag, or perhaps a basic supply and tool bag for your car. Especially if you are like me and sometimes pull off the road in the middle of a trip to go check out some cool looking trails. 

And so, there it is, the first Wastelander Sweepstakes Prize Package! Not bad, right? No cheap and easily broken Temu crap here, this is over 300 bucks worth of quality stuff from brands I have personal experience with. I wouldn’t send you out there with anything I wouldn’t use myself, so there it is.

If you are wondering how to enter the sweepstakes, all you have to do is watch this video posted on my YouTube channel, subscribe and then leave a comment. You don’t even have to officially “Like” the video, but I would appreciate the click, lol. That’s it, watch, subscribe, and comment. The winner will be chosen randomly out of the comments by an online tool, the drawing of which I will publish in another video, so make sure you are logged in with your YouTube account set to public when you drop the comment. I can’t see your entry otherwise.

The video itself explains everything, and you can also check out the official rules which I have posted here to meet legal requirements, lol. I’m looking forward to being able to give away something to say thanks for all the support that has been shown to my channel as I continue my work to make collapse preppers out of all of you!

Prize List and Retail Values (400 Bucks After Tax)

  1. Black Tactical Shoulder Bag – $29.99
  2. Steripen Ultra by Katadyn – $129.95
  3. SAS Survival Handbook by John “Lofty” Wiseman – $25.99
  4. Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Hiker First-aid Kit – $29.98
  5. Black Diamond Storm-R Headlamp – $73.95
  6. Zippo MagStrike Ferro Rod Firestarter – $16.95
  7. Brunton TruArc 3 Baseplate Compass – $23.95
  8. Matador Pocket Blanket 4.0 – $40.99

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