Video 09
What I Carry Daily After 41 Years (No BS EDC Setup)
After 41 years of everyday carry, you learn what actually matters… and what’s just extra weight.
No fluff. No fantasy. No fake expert garbage.
Videos First.
Gear That Earns Its Spot.
Rough Grit is built around real-world survival thinking, practical gear, and honest videos for people who are tired of polished nonsense. I’m Chris — a husband, father, reseller, builder, and a guy who’s spent plenty of time learning what actually works and what just looks good online.
The mission is simple: give people useful information, recommend gear I can stand behind, and keep the focus on reality over hype.
Featured Content
Watch First
Real-world survival videos, gear breakdowns, practical thinking, and hard lessons without the fake guru nonsense.
Live Video
After 41 Years… Stopped Buying This Survival Gear
Most survival kits are full of things that look good… but fail when it actually matters. After 41 years of experience, I’ve seen what works—and what people keep wasting money on.
Video 02
This Cheap Stove Outperforms Everything Else in My Garage
After 41 years of heating shops, garages, and messing with just about every setup out there… this is the one I wish I had years ago.
Video 03
Shortage Coming… Learn This Before Gas Stations Close
When gas disappears, most people are stuck. This is how you keep your car on the road when fuel shortages hit.
Video 04
Shortage Coming… Learn This Before Gas Stations Close
When gas disappears, most people are stuck. This is how you keep your car on the road when fuel shortages hit.
Video 05
County Jail Survival Guide: What Not To Do
If you ever find yourself locked up, the first 24 hours in county jail can determine everything that comes after.
Video 06
Why I Carry 3 Knives (Each One Has a Purpose)
Most people carry one knife… I carry three. Find out why.
Video 07
How to Survive a Famine: Produce and Stretch Food When There's Nothing Left
When food disappears, most people won’t be ready. Not because they’re weak… but because they never thought it could happen.
Video 08
Cody Lundin vs Dave Canterbury: The Real Story
What really happened between Cody Lundin and Dave Canterbury on Dual Survival?
WW3 Prep
Prep in a Small Apartment
No space? Doesn’t matter. This is how you actually prepare when you’re limited.
Survival Reality
Would Your Location Save You?
Some places give you a chance. Others don’t. Most people never think about it.
Book 01
How To Unf*ck Your Life
Amazon
"Die as a Legend, Not as a Cautionary Tale." This one is about ownership, discipline, and getting your life under control without excuses.
Book 02
Cannabis Grower’s Planner
Amazon
A detailed grow logbook for cultivators and hobbyists. Track your process, fix mistakes, and stop guessing your way through grows.
Book 03
Thought Crimes
Amazon
A notebook for dangerous ideas. No filters, no guardrails—just a place to think clearly and write what most people won’t.
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Who This Is For
About the Mission
This site is for people who want useful survival-minded content, honest gear talk, and practical thinking without fake guru nonsense.
Who I Am
Built, Not Branded
I’m not trying to look like an expert—I care about what actually works. Real experience, real lessons, and content that respects your time.
The Mission
Reality Over Hype
No fluff. No fantasy. Just real-world thinking, useful skills, and gear that earns its place.