Every field note starts from a topic on my channel. I then check it against the record before it goes up. Here is how.
Sources I trust
- US agencies: CDC, EPA, FDA, USDA, FEMA and Ready.gov, NFPA, OSHA.
- Military medicine and history: Army and Defense Health Agency publications, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines, and official Army medical histories.
- Research: peer-reviewed studies and Cochrane reviews.
- Practical detail: university extension services and manufacturer instructions.
Forums and social media are where questions start, not where answers come from.
How I handle claims
- Numbers come with a source, linked where they are used. When no good source exists, I say it’s a rule of thumb or an estimate.
- Safety rules follow official guidance. When folklore and guidance disagree, guidance wins, and I say so.
- History gets checked. Army stories travel far and change along the way. If a famous story can’t be confirmed, I soften it (“by the best known account”) or leave it out.
- No invented stories. No made-up anecdotes, quotes, experts or credentials.
Medical topics
My field medicine guides explain gear and first steps. They always point you to hands-on training and real medical care.
Products and money
I take no payment for recommendations and use no affiliate links. I name stores and brands only when it helps you shop.
Corrections
Found a mistake? Tell me, with the page and, if you can, a source. I fix confirmed errors and change the page’s “updated” date.