Survival Dispatch

If the economy were ever to fail, money would become useless. In a world without money one of the safest ways to procure much-needed items would be to use the bartering system. A fair trade with someone for items you frequently run out of for items you either have an abundance of or don't use can be useful solution. However, each trade must be well-thought out to ensure you get the most value. In this episode, Jon and Chris share their top 10 bartering items and why they chose them. Many of these might surprise you, but as you'll learn, the reasons for considering them make good sense. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon and Chris bust the myth that in a SHTF situation, you can survive on your own! In a true grid-down situation, you need a community of people to help with security, food and water and gear. Survival Dispatch Survival Dispatch Store Survival Dispatch Facebook Survival Dispatch YouTube Survival Dispatch Instagram Survival Dispatch Amazon Lists

Food selection is a serious consideration when planning out what to put in your Bug Out Bag. Along with including enough meals to sustain yourself, you also need to think about which types of food to include. In this video, Jon Faulkner shares which food he includes in his BOB and why he made the choices he diid, based on years spent in hiking in the bush. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

What about prepping for diabetics? There are more than 100 million people with diabetic and pre-diabetic conditions in the USA.. For these people, being able to adjust their diet to ensure optimal health in a survival situation is super important. In this episode, Jon Faulkner joins Chris Weatherman and Aaron Phillips to answer questions about how to make prepping work for diabetics. This topic is one that doesn't get discussed often, but it's up close and personal for Chris. Here, he offers some helpful tips for diabetics to include in their preps. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

In a survival situation, your success is not just dependent on the gear and skills you have - it's a mental challenge as well. Adopting the proper mindset is critical. Recently, survival expert Alan Kay spent 56 days in complete isolation on Vancouver Island on the hit TV series, "Alone". In this episode Jon Faulkner and Alan Kay discuss some of the psychological challenges he faced and how he coped with them. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon Faulkner breaks down a small but robust mini survival kit. His kit covers Signaling, navigation, fire, and much more. Make a list of what you need and put together your mini survival kit today. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Sometimes the simple things around your household can have a great impact on your survivability. Sootch breaks down 15 survival uses for Baking Soda. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

In this episode, Jon Faulkner interviews Aaron Phillips - a winner on the TV series "Naked and Afraid" and owner of the business, "Life Survival Florida". Aaron recently joined the Survival Dispatch team. He brings a wealth of bush craft and survival knowledge with him and and we're super excited to have him onboard. You'll be seeing Aaron heading up lots of videos for us in the future, so be sure to listen as he shares some of his experiences with the TV show and his company. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Chris Weatherman explains why a junk pile can be gold in a survival situation. You never know when you might need to use something from a junk pile. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Estimates put the damage caused by recent Hurricane Florence at somewhere between $17 and $22 million dollars and made a major impact on the lives of tens of thousands of thousands of people. In this exclusive video interview, Jon Faulkner is joined by survival expert Alan Kay, who spent time working with relief efforts in North Carolina and Puerto Rico in the aftermath of this the disaster. Listen in as Alan shares his observations and the takeaways he got from his experience there. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Sootch gives you some gear and firearm recommendations for your go bag. Learn some of the best options for a fully packed go bag. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

We are joined by Chris Weatherman who is in the process of launching a new website: www.angeryamerican.tv Chris outlines the areas of his new site and shares some exciting news about the TV show in the works. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon Faulkner and Chris Weatherman answer your questions from the recent issue of the Survival Dispatch Insider - The Food Foundation. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon Faulkner provides an After Action Report on the GORUCK Constellation Course he recently attended. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon and Chris cover different layers of shelter, bedding and portable shelter options. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

When you are traveling by air, you won't be able to pack your full survival kit... however there are plenty of items you can take. Here's a look at some best practices for taking your gear with you. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon Faulkner and Chris Weatherman list 5 brands they trust their lives to and use on a daily basis. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Sootch tells us about some of his favorite bags and helps us select the perfect bag for your various situations. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon Faulkner is joined by Tim McWelch of Advanced Survival Training. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch

Jon Faulkner and Chris Weatherman discuss some of the best fire starting methods and share some of their favorite equipment and strategies. Some of the topics covered are the best ways to get your initial spark going, types of tinder to use, fire kits and more. Survival Dispatch: http://www.survivaldispatch.com http://www.facebook.com/survivaldispatch http://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivalDispatch http://www.instagram.com/survivaldispatch