DisasterClass Podcast – Instinct Ready Inc.
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Season 1

Already in season 1 we have dived into some heavy topics and talked with a variety of experts. Catch up on what you have missed. Browse the season 1 library today.

Season 1 Library
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Jason & Wesley's Product Picks*

All the following products are ones that we have personally tested and believe in. 

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Sawyer Mini Water Filter

Sawyer's lightest and most versatile personal water filtration system, the conveniently compact, award-winning, high-performance Sawyer MINI Water Filter is perfect for everything from camping with the kids to traveling abroad where tap and bottled water cannot be trusted.

 

The versatile MINI attaches to the included drinking pouch, standard disposable water bottles, and hydration packs — and you can drink directly from a water source with the included drinking straw.

 

Removes 99.99999%* of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera, and E.coli. Removes 99.9999%* of all protozoa, such as giardia and cryptosporidium. Removes 100% of microplastics. Filter rated up to 100,000 gallons.

 

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Sawyer Premium Permethrin Insect Repellent

For use on clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear, Sawyer Permethrin Clothing Insect Repellent not only repels insects, it actually kills mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, mites, and more than 55 other kinds of insects on contact. Odorless after drying, Permethrin will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your gear.

 

Effective against more than 55 kinds of insects — from disease-spreading ticks (Lyme disease) and mosquitoes (West Nile and Zika viruses) to chiggers, spiders, mites, and more. Single application lasts up to 6 weeks or through 6 washings (whichever comes first) of sun exposure. Use Permethrin on clothing by itself or with skin-applied repellents to create the ultimate protective, armor-like insect barrier.

 

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Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent

Safe to use on the whole family, Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent is highly effective at deterring a wide array of insects and is great for use on both skin and clothing.

 

The non-greasy Picaridin offers all day protection, has a pleasant low citrus odor, and won’t damage plastics or synthetic coatings. Maximize protection from mosquitoes and ticks by combining Picaridin with Sawyer’s Permethrin insect repellent for clothing and gear.

 

Lotion repels mosquitoes up to 14 hours; spray repels mosquitoes up to 12 hours. Both lotion and spray repel ticks, flies, gnats, chiggers, and fleas up to 8 hours.

 

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Easiest Way to Start a Fire

Pull Start Fire is by far the easiest way to start a fire on the market today. Doesn't require matches, burns wet wood, is wind & rain proof, and burns for 30 minutes. You will not find an easier way to start a fire!

 

Click to watch Jason & Wesley's product review.

 

Click the button below to get 15% off a 6-pack of Pull Start Fire today.

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About the Podcast

DisasterClass is a podcast dedicated to educating and preparing individuals and families for disasters. This is not doomsday prepping, but practical ideas and suggestions from industry professionals, first responders, and science-based methods. Hosted by Instinct Ready co-founders Jason Perez and Wesley Long, you are sure to have some fun and learn a thing or two along the way.

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Our Partners
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The Readiness Lab

This podcast is part of The Readiness Lab, the home for podcasts, webinars, and training in the field of emergency and disaster services.

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Doberman Emergency Management

DisasterClass is owned by Doberman Emergency Management, protecting life, property, and continuity of operations.

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Instinct Ready

DisasterClass is created and hosted by Instinct Ready co-founders, Jason Perez and Wesley Long, educating, preparing, and equipping communities for disasters.

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*Affiliate Link Disclosure: This website may contain affiliate links in which we receive compensation for products and/or services that we promote. Our product recommendations, reviews, and opinions result from our own thorough research and testing. Purchasing a product through an affiliate link provides us a small compensation and adds no additional cost to the buyer.