π hurricane… π After the Storm: A Hurricane Emergency Guide to Stay Informed & Powered Up 15 Sep 20259 Sep 2025 By Jeffβ―Fabiszewski β Wilderness First Responder, Expedition Planner, Florida Native When the wind subsides and skies begin to clear, the real challenge starts. Staying informed and prepared post-hurricane means leveraging…
Florida Kayaking… π£ Snook Happens: A Caladesi Catch-and-Release Tale 25 Aug 202513 May 2025 If youβve never waded the flats around Caladesi Island State Park in Florida, let me paint you a picture: crystal-clear water, mangrove tunnels that seem pulled from a pirate map,…
ten essentials π₯ Essential Safety Gear: FAYNE Emergency Fire Blanket Review 21 Aug 202512 Jun 2025 by Jeff Fabiszewski β Wilderness First Responder, WFA Trainer, Expedition Kayaker, Outdoor Educator π§― What It Is and Why It Matters Letβs be honest β when things go sideways in…
π hurricane… π₯ Gear Review: The SnowPeak Mini Flame 7 Aug 20254 Jun 2025 More Than a Flame β Itβs a Lifestyle Essential When you're packing for a multi-day kayaking expedition or preparing for the next hurricane, space and weight matter. So does functionality,…
π hurricane… π Survive the Storm, Stay Smart After: Post-Hurricane Safety and the Scene Size-Up 31 Jul 20254 Jun 2025 When the hurricane passes and youβre standing upright, uninjured, and aliveβthatβs victory. But itβs also the beginning of a new danger phase: the aftermath. Every year, people who survive the…
First Aid… π©ΉWhy Every Adventurer Needs a ROAD iD 24 Jul 20252 Jun 2025 Peace of Mind in the Wild Starts with This Simple, Life-Saving Gear As a professional kayaker, wilderness first responder, and dad, safety isnβt just a priorityβitβs a lifestyle. Iβve been…
Florida Kayaking… π Why a Traditional PFD May Be Safer Than That Inflatable Belt on Sale 17 Jul 202523 Jun 2025 As a professional kayak instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and someone who spends a lot of time on the water, I always enjoy chatting with folks at local outdoor stores. Gear…
π hurricane… ππͺοΈ The Hurricane “Go Bag” for Your Vehicle: Ten Essentials Reimagined 26 Jun 20253 Sep 2025 The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. When a hurricane hits, the time to prepare is long before youβre watching…
Entertainment… π The “Pathfinderβs Reading Voyage” Challenge 16 Jun 202526 Apr 2025 Mission:Become a true Pathfinder β one who navigates not only rivers and mountains but also the vast oceans of imagination and wisdom! Complete adventurous "routes" by reading and living the…
π hurricane… Backcountry Safety Meets Hurricane Readiness: The Ten Essentials as Disaster Prep 29 May 202526 Jun 2025 The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and will last through the end of November. How the Ten Essentials Keep You Safe on Trailβand at Home If youβve…
First Aid… π©Ή Skin ‘tastic thinking First Aid 1 May 20143 Mar 2023 Knowing First Aid is one of the ten essentials that every outdoor enthusiast should know. Survival is about your mind working with skill to live. It's about staying calm in…
Gear Reviews… βοΈ The amazing Tarp 1 Apr 20149 Mar 2023 Shelter is one of the ten essentials that every outdoor enthusiast should have. And a tarp is an easy multi use item for a day hiker, backpacker, trail runner, day…
Lecture Series… π« Fire warmth plus a whole lot more Lecture 25 Feb 201410 Mar 2023 Last Thursday Sean and I took on Fire "warmth plus a whole lot moreβ. During the night discussion at Osprey Bay Outdoors we deviled into the beauty, mystery, necessity, and…
Lecture Series… π« I’m Exposed Heat gain and Loss Lecture Campout 20 Jan 201410 Mar 2023 We cannot control the weather; however we can prepare for exposure to prolong our fun outside. Some small inexpensive items help prevent exposure from moving beyond slight discomfort into a…
First Aid… π©Ή First Aid for Marine Animal Bites, Stings, Punctures. 6 Jul 20093 Mar 2023 Hey Paddlers, After writing my previous blog on Sea Urchins titled Search'in For Urchin, I promised to write a blog about First Aid for Marine Animal Bites, Stings, and Punctures.…