July 29th, 2011 at 1:24 pm (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, wild food sources, outdoor survival, green homesteading, self sufficiency farming, long-term food storage)
In the continuing discussion about urban survival and preparedness, Sam Coffman and Paul Range move out of the subject of food and into the subjects of shelter, security and transportation. In this segment, they discuss the concept of shelter and security, and how the two are linked. Some of the topics include:
- In an urban disaster, should you stay put or "bug out?" What are some of the deciding factors in that decision?
- What are some of your best security assets?
- What things can you do on a budget, to maximize the security of your domicile during an urban disaster?
This discussion will be divided up into several podcasts. Stay tuned for the next installment tomorrow!
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July 28th, 2011 at 5:23 pm (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, wild food sources, green homesteading, self sufficiency farming, long-term food storage)
Sam Coffman and Dr. Paul Range finish their discussion on long-term food storage techniques, with tips and advice on how to work with stored food.
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July 27th, 2011 at 1:41 pm (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, wild food sources, green homesteading, self sufficiency farming, long-term food storage)
In today's discussion between instructors Sam Coffman and Dr. Paul Range, they discuss long-term food storage techniques, equipment and how to go about being prepared for emergencies that could range from a minor power failure to a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina up to a longer period of time, like an economic downturn.
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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:34 am (survival skills, urban survival, primitive living, the human path, texas outdoor education, outdoor survival, green homesteading)
This is the 3rd installment of the Urban Scenario discussion between outdoor survival instructors Sam Coffman and Paul Range as they wrap up the urban preparedness discussion with:
- more on urban awareness -- how being alert and involved in your surroundings and social situations helps you to see needed resources
- preparedness planning on a budget, how to not get overwhelmed
- how to make a good preparedness plan and strategy
- the necessity of staying on a consistent budget
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July 21st, 2011 at 11:52 am (survival skills, urban survival, primitive living, the human path, texas outdoor education, outdoor survival, green homesteading, self sufficiency farming)
This is the 2nd installment of the Urban Scenario discussion between outdoor survival instructors Sam Coffman and Paul Range as they continue to discuss:
- Basic Urban Strategies based on your Location: how to identify strengths and weaknesses for security
- Prepping on a Budget
- Urban awareness - methods, exercises and ideas that cost no money but greatly increase your survivability in a post-disaster setting
Dr. Paul Range also shares with listeners about The Great Hobo Challenge, an exercise in which he and several others vetted their own urban survival skills by putting it to the test: living with no money, food, shelter or supplies. Check out the full exercise in today's podcast.
**The next installment comes tomorrow as part of this ongoing discussion on urban survival scenarios and creating a good, affordable plan of action.
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July 20th, 2011 at 7:42 pm (survival skills, urban survival, primitive living, the human path, texas outdoor education, outdoor survival, green homesteading, self sufficiency farming)
Urban Scenario Discussion between Sam Coffman and Paul Range:
new rainwater catchment system recently set up |
Sam Coffman and Paul Range discuss a scenario that should benefit any listener: Assume you live in the city in an apartment and have at most $50 - $100 of disposable income that you are willing to spend per month toward becoming more prepared. This is the first segment of at least a few hours of discussion on this topic, so stay tuned for continuing episodes over the next 3 -4 days.This discussion will span several episodes. In today’s podcast, Sam Coffman and urban survival instructor Paul Range Ph.D. start by talking about: |
- Basic Urban Strategies based on your Location (we'll get into this in more depth in the next few episodes)
- Prepping on a Budget (again, more on this in the next few episodes as well)
- Water - Acquisition, Purification, Storage
- Food - Storage basics
Upcoming topics within this same discussion and scenario:
- Urban awareness - methods, exercises and ideas that cost no money but greatly increase your survivability in a post-disaster setting
- Food storage - the Do's and Dont's
- Bugging out... When should this become an option to consider?
- Security - home defense
- Communication
- First Aid
And more... |
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July 19th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (survival skills, urban survival, primitive living, the human path, texas outdoor education, outdoor survival, green homesteading)
During this episode, Sam Coffman talks about the specialty of "Primitive Engineer." The primitive engineer represents (more than any other specialty) the ability to "improvise, adapt and overcome." Adaptability is one of the two major components of good survival skills, and in order to adapt, a person has to have a base set of skills. Skills that are founded on basic fundamentals of things like:
- Cordage
- Knots
- Pulleys
- Levers
- Wheels
Beyond the basics, the primitive engineer has to understand at least the basics of more advanced concepts like engines, blacksmithing, wiring, basic construction, urban planning (water, gas, power, etc), computing and so on. On a team, the role of the primitive engineer is primarily to make everyone else's job easier. This is the user and inventor of tools and means.
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July 17th, 2011 at 12:19 pm (urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, wild food sources, outdoor survival, green homesteading, aquaponics, self sufficiency farming)
Human Path instructor Paul Range, Ph.D., discusses the basics of Permaculture from its history to its intended purpose as a self-sustaining food source, part of the green homesteading movement.
Upcoming Permaculture courses: online calendar
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July 15th, 2011 at 12:03 pm (survival skills, primitive living, fire-building, the human path, texas outdoor education, primitive hunting, wild food sources, outdoor survival)
A student practices primitive hunting skills with stick throwing
In this episode, Sam Coffman talks about:
- Attitude and morale - how these are a crucial aspect to survival, and how this relates to learning primitives skills
- A comparison between skills-based vs. technology-based survival. Why is there a gap between these two worlds?
- An overview of The Human Path's vision and how it relates to bridging the worlds between technology-based "survivalism" and primitive skills.
- Which is more important? Gear or skills? Is it our typical cultural need to polarize these two worlds, or can we merge them?
- What is your real mindset behind prepping for disasters or even "The End Of The World As We Know It?" Does it make sense to address the decisions that got us to this point (as a species and society) in the first place?
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July 14th, 2011 at 9:59 am (survival skills, primitive living, the human path, texas outdoor education, primitive hunting, wild food sources)
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In this episode, Sam Coffman continues on the topic of the Hunter Gatherer (Level 1) specialty. Some of the topics he covers are:
- More details on the Hunter Gatherer Level 1 class and the limitations and stresses that are imposed on students at this level.
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- Foraged edible plants in the wild - myth vs. realities
- Surviving on wild food without animal protein. Is it possible?
- The psychological aspects of dealing with hunger in a survival situation. Both in a group and alone.
- The "attitude" of primitive skills and how vital this is as a skill by itself.
- Part 2 of the Hunter Gatherer (Level 1) course. More details of what expect from this portion of the course, both physically and mentally.
- Learning the knowledge of skills vs. the actual experience
- Small classes, a sense of "community" and how The Human Path courses are different than other survival courses.
- The importance of teamwork and leadership as a part of The Human Path classes
- A brief overview of what the difference is between Core Basic, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 classes. What happens differently at each level?
Check out the ongoing primitive survival skill classes in our online calendar. Hunter/Gatherer survival classes have a pre-requisite of the Primitive Core Basic course --- the next one is coming up September 9 - 11th. (details here) |
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