Hoosier Bushcraft crew around a campfire at night
Cover of the free Hoosier Bushcraft field guide When the Lights Go Out by Tony Richardson, showing a water bottle, lantern and wool blanket

Free field guide

When the lights go out,
have a plan.

Panic is not a plan. Our free 4-page guide gives you the first 5 priorities, 3 simple moves for each, and a kit list to get you through, at home or on the road.

  • Stop, get light, stay warm and dry
  • Know your water, plan and check in
  • A get-through kit list for home and vehicle

What's inside the guide

1StopStop, think, observe, plan. One step at a time keeps your head clear.
2Get lightHeadlamp first, a light you can find by feel, and scan for hazards.
3Stay warm & dryLayer up, get off cold surfaces, know the early signs of hypothermia.
4Know your waterCount it, keep treated water separate, boil or filter when in doubt.
5Plan & check inTell someone your plan, take stock, and keep fire safety first.

Based on the Hoosier Bushcraft Field Manual, Volume 01: Cornerstone, by Tony Richardson. General education, not medical or emergency advice. Questions? contact@hoosierbushcraft.com

Back to base camp

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