There’s a comforting illusion in buying gear. It feels like progress. It feels like preparation. And for a moment, it feels like responsibility fulfilled. But most fathers already own more equipment than they’ve ever used. The problem isn’t lack of gear. It’s lack of practice. Gear Feels Like Preparation—Until It Isn’t Gear is attractive because … Read more
Most fathers don’t lack concern for their families. They lack time. Between work, commutes, school schedules, aging parents, and trying to stay healthy after 40, preparedness often feels like something meant for other people—people with more hours, more space, or fewer obligations. That’s a misunderstanding. Preparedness isn’t a hobby you add to an already full … Read more
There’s no shortage of advice for fathers today. Some of it tells us to relax. Some of it tells us to panic. Most of it tells us to buy something. The Practical Legacy exists for a different reason. It’s built on the belief that preparedness isn’t about fear, fantasy, or hoarding—it’s about responsibility. It’s about … Read more
