Chris Papasadero
Chris Papasadero is a former Green Beret, writer, and Chief Commercial Officer for a commercial intelligence company. He co-authored one of WITI's most popular articles, The Go Bag Edition. Chris also runs a newsletter called Ooda Soup, which translates military ideas for the entertainment and creative industries. With a background in clandestine military operations, he now lives in NYC and focuses on fiction writing alongside his tech career.
Recommendations
A portable device that measures PM2.5 particles in the air, which are the most dangerous component of wildfire smoke.
An extinguisher rated for vehicles, essential for fire scenarios, ideally securely mounted within reach of the driver's seat.
Iodine tablets for water purification, useful for ensuring safe drinking water during travel or emergencies.
A manual lever espresso maker for making coffee.
A manual burr grinder for coffee beans.
A manual, portable espresso maker for making coffee.
A comprehensive guide on homebrewing, for beginners and advanced brewers.
A manual grain mill for processing grains into flour, suitable for situations without electricity.
A kit for brewing alcohol at home.
A guide for beginners on hunting deer for food.
A guide on how to butcher livestock and game.
A series of books on folk culture and survival skills.
A fireproof, waterproof, EMP-proof bag for protecting important documents
A printed road atlas for navigation.
A health care handbook for practitioners in remote areas.
An adjustable-height grill for campfire cooking.
A book by Christopher Alexander exploring the philosophy and practical aspects of building design and construction.
Netflix series on Joseph Campbell
Editions
On present and future tragedies.
On Florence Nightingale, alternative facts, and knowing what you don’t know.
On man-made clouds, climate engineering, and not-so-fringe ideas.
On reading the room, gossip, and gathering intelligence.
On living your best life during stressful times
On planning, alternatives, and the power of a mnemonic.
On function, principles, and reality
On the power of recommendations, the timeless way of building, and Nolan Bushnell.
On planning, failure, and the frameworks used by the Army Special Forces