Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Making My Grandson a Survivor | Our First Wilderness Adventure
I took my 5-year-old grandson DEEP into the Cohutta Wilderness.
This wasn’t just another survival trip.
After my conversation with Blackie Thomas about investing in the next generation, I started thinking about my own role in my family. I’ve spent years teaching survival skills to students, viewers and friends—but now it’s time to start passing those skills down to my own children and grandchildren.
My mission was simple: help make my grandson a better version of me.
This is where it starts.
We went over his gear, built an emergency shelter, gathered and purified water, hiked through the wilderness identifying wild edibles, medicinal plants and wildlife, processed tinder, kindling and firewood, built a fire, prepared some good meals and even took a Raptor ride through the backcountry.
And, because this is a real survival adventure, things didn’t go exactly according to plan.
On the way out, I lost 4WD in the Jeep. Thankfully, experience kicked in, I gave it “the beans,” and we made it out safely.
But the biggest lesson from this trip wasn’t about gear.
It was about time.
Skills, knowledge, confidence and experience are things worth passing down—and sometimes the best way to teach them is to get outside and do it together.
This is the beginning of a new chapter for me: Grandfather.
And I couldn’t ask for a better student.
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Making My Grandson a Survivor | Our First Wilderness Adventure
I took my 5-year-old grandson DEEP into the Cohutta Wilderness.
This wasn’t just another survival trip.
After my conversation with Blackie Thomas about investing in the next generation, I started thinking about my own role in my family. I’ve spent years teaching survival skills to students, viewers and friends—but now it’s time to start passing those skills down to my own children and grandchildren.
My mission was simple: help make my grandson a better version of me.
This is where it starts.
We went over his gear, built an emergency shelter, gathered and purified water, hiked through the wilderness identifying wild edibles, medicinal plants and wildlife, processed tinder, kindling and firewood, built a fire, prepared some good meals and even took a Raptor ride through the backcountry.
And, because this is a real survival adventure, things didn’t go exactly according to plan.
On the way out, I lost 4WD in the Jeep. Thankfully, experience kicked in, I gave it “the beans,” and we made it out safely.
But the biggest lesson from this trip wasn’t about gear.
It was about time.
Skills, knowledge, confidence and experience are things worth passing down—and sometimes the best way to teach them is to get outside and do it together.
This is the beginning of a new chapter for me: Grandfather.
And I couldn’t ask for a better student.
Thanks for watching and being part of the Survival Dispatch family!
═══════════════════════════════
Subscribe to Survival Dispatch News on Substack for independent threat intelligence, fully sourced SITREPs, real-time SDENS emergency alerts, exclusive analysis, and practical preparedness for Americans who refuse to be caught unprepared.
🔗 https://www.SurvivalDispatch.News
═══════════════════════════════
📺 SURVIVAL DISPATCH TV
Watch my breakdowns of real-world incidents to recognize danger sooner, make better decisions under stress, and get home safely.
🔗 https://www.SurvivalDispatch.TV
═══════════════════════════════
🎧 SURVIVAL DISPATCH: REMNANT
Continue your preparedness journey with my original post-apocalyptic audio drama built on real survival skills.
🔗 SurvivalDispatchRemnant.com
═══════════════════════════════
MY TRUSTED PARTNERS
🥩 Carnivault Freeze-Dried Meat
Premium freeze-dried meat you'll actually want to eat.
Use code EATMEAT for 10% OFF
🔗 carnivault.com
🐂 Wasatch Wagyu
The best jerky. Bar none.
Use code SD20 for 20% OFF
🔗 wasatchwagyu.com
⛨ CCW Safe
Industry-leading self-defense legal protection.
🔗 ccwsafe.com/?ref=survivaldispatch
═══════════════════════════════
🎬 WATCH MORE SURVIVAL DISPATCH NEWS
youtube.com/@SurvivalDispatch/videos
═══════════════════════════════
📩 BUSINESS INQUIRIES
Sales@SurvivalDispatch.com
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DISCLAIMER
The content published by Survival Dispatch across its websites, podcasts, newsletters, YouTube, Rumble, and social media platforms is provided for informational, educational, documentary, and entertainment purposes only.
Opinions expressed are those of the individual author or guest and do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or financial advice.
Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps fund independent reporting and content creation.
FAIR USE: Any third-party footage used is presented for commentary, criticism, news reporting, documentary, or educational purposes under applicable copyright law.
© 2026 Survival Dispatch
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#SurvivalDispatch #SurvivalSkills #WildernessSurvival #Grandfather #Grandson #CohuttaWilderness #SurvivalTraining #Bushcraft #Family #OutdoorSkills #Wilderness #Preparedness #FUELtheFIRES
