What's in Your GO-bag? [Taylor]

Jun 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Emergency supplies,  Video

Rope vs Paracord: Which is Better?

Jun 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

We're wading into an ongoing debate when we talk about rope versus paracord so we thought it best to explain why we chose rope for the Vles Designs GO-bag. <Read More>

This Tool Can Save Your Life

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Communication is key to survival; enough said, we all know it. A hand crank AM/FM/Weather Band radio that can also charge your cell phone is a crucial tool.  <Read More>

How Are Your Dates?

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

What do fire extinguishers, medications, packaged food, some medical supplies, and batteries have in common? <Read More>

Keep Those Toes Toasty

Apr 01, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

As any hiker will tell you, warm, dry feet are a key to happiness. In an emergency, happy feet are essential. <Read More>

Food - What to Put in Your Go Bag and In Your House

Mar 03, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

There's a rule of thumb that we can go three minutes without air, three days without water and three weeks without food - but who wants to test that rule? <Read More>

Cash is King

Mar 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Put cash in your go bag, in your top drawer, hide some in your car - and don't dip into it! When the power goes out and the digital world is useless, you'll be glad you have it. <Read More>

Duct Tape Can Help Save Your Life

Jan 30, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Did you know,  Emergency supplies

Many people wonder why the VLES GO-bag has a full role of duct tape in it. Well, for one thing, duct tape can hold together almost anything, including hems, fencing (we've experienced this), torn bags, etc. But, it also can save your life.  <Read More>

Why a Sterile Burn Sheet?

Dec 28, 2017 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Emergency supplies

Infection can be a dangerous side affect of a burn. A sterile burn sheet can help to prevent infection setting in before medical attention is available. A burn sheet is a laminated, spun bounded blanket that can be used to provide a sterile environment to help protect a burn victim from infection. Burn victims are highly susceptible; a sterile burn sheet will help lower this risk.

Making My GO-bag My Own

May 24, 2017 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

My GO-bag arrived with the essentials to survive if I need to get out of my home for a while.  Now, I'm ready to make the GO-bag my own. <Read More>

What's In a GO-bag?

May 24, 2017 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Putting together a seldom-used (hopefully never) emergency bag falls close to last on the to-do list. But putting together a go bag is important. <Read More>

Why Nitrile Gloves and Not Latex Gloves?

May 24, 2017 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Emergency supplies

Some people are allergic to latex. Nitrile gloves remove the risk of a reaction. Upwards of 6% of the population is allergic to latex. Learn more.