Survival

First published in 2017, ‘A Legion of Warriors’ is a factional story centering on the exploits of the principal character, Dax Hunter. Four sequels followed in quick succession: ‘A Banner of Knights,’ ‘A Brood of Vipers,’ ‘A Bastion of Truth’ and ‘A Crisis of Faith’.     

Besides averting one or two international crises, the fictitious Dax represented his country at the Olympics, flew helicopter gunships into battle, even served as a soldier of fortune. As his character evolved, I came to realize that Hunter is well more than just an action hero: he’s a man of substance and integrity; he’s confident but not brassy; he’s responsive but not gullible. If a fire suddenly broke out in the kitchen, he would be the one running toward the flames. Old-school types might refer to him as a man’s man.

Inspired by Dax’s myriad attributes, I decided to write ‘Building A Bug Out Bag’ as an aid to those who wish to be as resourceful, as prepared, and as willing to make a difference.

Here’s a brief excerpt from the book.

Learning how to survive in the African bush was an important aspect of my Air Force pilot training program—and my course mates and I were fortunate enough to be taught by the best. Pete Clements was one of the founding members of Rhodesia’s legendary Selous Scouts. Highly regarded in contemporary military circles, many of the Selous Scouts’ tactics are today still emulated by Special Force units around the globe.

Equipped with nothing but a pair of shorts and our FN FAL rifles, Clements sent us out into the bush to fend for ourselves. Since our training was being conducted in a war zone, we were instructed to only use our rifles for self-defense. “If you want to eat,” said Clements, “go and forage for food or build a trap.”

Right now, our ever-changing world is fraught with turmoil and uncertainty, and the threats we face are growing daily. This book aims to equip the reader with a how-to guide on preparing for an unforeseen bug-out situation.