How to Build a Survival Kit- BLACK SCOUT SURVIVAL
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2014
- In this episode, we show you the items we feel is a great start to building a survival kit. These items can be remembered by the acronym we created called "BACK HOME" and will help you when compiling these items. We hope you can take something from this and thanks for watching!
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Six years later and this video is still the best basic survival kit on the internet for its simplicity.
Started watching in 2019 now going back and watching all the old ones, great stuff bro thank you
The joke aside, I like when military people mellow or can leave the job at the office, yet they still retain the military mindset that practices and integrates the use of organizational tools and cues thus having plans and protocols to operate in a smooth, organized fashion. As a dependent one sees how this is much more effective than just winging it. So keep being you, it helps people.
Marine with a southern accent who reviews survival gear outdoors. Subbed.
hey ,if anyone else trying to find out emergency survival try Zamartar Survival Remedy ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
XPWNZERX lol same here
XPWNZERX same
XPWNZERX I don't brain in their
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else needs to find out about
honey survival food
try Franaar Spies Control Formula (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
The C in back home should have been “Crayon” for all the marines
Why hate us because we are capable of surviving on those crayons, starting fire with them, marking nav/way points among other things? We are just broken down and rebuilt different. Could be worse, we could be weekend warriors aka the national guards who just want to brag and jump from a plane.
This is really helping me build my kit, when I was in BCT in the army, we used the pace counting beads to count how many quarts of water we drank throughout the day, keep up the good work.
Very practical advice. As an avid hiker I carry everything prescribed by your acronym - scaled for day hikes. I enjoy your straight forward videos.
Great job man, A Texan here watching and learning from you and the basics also love the acronym, one thing I would like to add is a fishing line and hook to fish. Small essentials but a bonus, yeah man aye every video add a bonus in there
Good video! I like the products you recommend and the simplicity of the kit. I always carry two knives, one for wood processing and another for game processing. I also use lots of para cord. I pack two BIC lighters and a ferro rod and a zippo thats sealed tight in a zip lock bag. 2 emergency blankets and 10 55 gal heavy duty trash bags.dryer lint to help start fire, especially since its free and burns well. A compass is a given! Also pack a pot and stove with 2 ss bottles.
Great video on Survival Kit basics Jack. I like the acronyms and you are so right about the importance of a map and compass. Thanks. - Bryan
Thanks Bryan. I like simple. Haha
This is just superb, been searching for "amazing natural disaster survival stories" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.
hi everyone ,if anyone else needs to find out about home survival supplies list try Lonnonnar Survival Quickie (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my neighbor got cool success with it.
interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for red cross survival kit try Lonnonnar Survival Quickie (search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my partner got amazing success with it.
First thing I want to thank you for your service. Second thing is thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge in prepping. Keep up the good work.
+Leon Williams thank you Leon!
Been watching and greatly enjoying your videos for a good minute now. I really appreciate how level headed and reasonable a perspective you offer, on everything from survival kits to " Civil War". You provide info that is boots on the ground useful to people from virtually all walks of life. Thanks Man, Your efforts are not without notice.
May the wind be at your back and the Sun to You face.
Holy cow! This is your best video yet. A ton of great tips. You always impress me with how your videos always teach me something. Please keep them coming!
Thank you much appreciated!
Thank you for mentioning mirrors...good non battery way to signal for help or otherwise communicate. Love it!
Excellent idea, this "back home" survival acronym!!! Good tips too, thank you!!!
Dude I used to teach English. You might get gram grammar police called on you but your videos are THE most informative that I watch & I'm not just referring to Survival Situations. No 😴 in your class!
If it's wintertime when you have a bic lighter keep it in your pocket or somewhere where it's warm because if the spring thats pushing the Flint up gets cold and doesn't push it up and it doesn't spark
Thank you for serving our country.......
The Backyard Ginger doing what going to a random middle eastern country and blowing up random brown people
@@martyr3378 thats just disrespectful
Ntf Soldier no offense, but he’s kind of right
@@martyr3378 dood what the fu*k does “random brown people” have to do with anything?
@@flashpointgodlevelbatman0688 couldn’t tell you ask the military
It's a great kit.
All I have is a pouch on my belt which is a paracord belt, 80 ft of 550 cord with the buckle being the plastic buckle you find on rucksacks ( I forget what they are called) except the one I have has a whistle and a small ferrocerium rod. As well as a paracord bracelet and paracord watch strap. On the belt I carry a Leatherman wave, a Maxpedition Rollypoly Dump Pouch with a fold away 500ml empty water bottle folded way inside it and the before mentioned survival kit belt pouch.
In the pouch I carry a small compass (I like the Silva range), mini Maglite, wire saw, Swiss army knife, A small first aid kit pouch (Including crepe bandage, Micropore tape, Paracetamol, Gauze, waterproof plasters, Antiseptic wipes, with added water purification tablets, foam ear buds, cotton wool, small roll of duct tape and a bic lighter), a hexamine tablet, a tiny fishing kit (that I got from one of those hollow handled Rambo knives), some brass snare wire, two bin liners (shelter building and ground insulating), two sandwich bags (water containers), Tin foil (making a bowl to boil water), a space blanket, a disposable poncho and a small pack of tissues. I even have enough room to throw in a protein bar or some sachet soups if need be.
It all fits in a modest belt pouch.
While hiking/camping I keep it on my belt at all times, because you never know, you can find yourself in a situation where you lose your pack and all you have is what is on you.
I was Army, but since the early 1970's I've allowed the Airforce to pick the knife I still use today. Its backed by a lot of thoght, reseach and goverment mony. The only adaptation I made was having the hilt and leder holster submerged in tung furniture oil for a week and sharpeting it. With it, i've dressed contles deers and hogs over the years. I do sharpen and oil it before puting it away. It serve me well and I purchased another one for my son. Today Ontari Knife makes them. The only other modification I make was to change the corse sharpenin stone for a finer one. If I go camping, I also take a 16 in machete.
What is the name of the knife?
I like to refresh myself on gear and kits for survival. Your video did great at that! Thanks
Just seen this video, after watching you on PM101.
I've been guide and instructor on the Glacial Ice Fields in Denali State Park In Alaska since 1988.
I liked your acronym. My next class for the kids I'll try it on them. See how it flies.
You said you liked acronyms, well sir I've taught O.A.T.H. for decades. Its for emergency wilderness medical.
Stands for:
Observe
Assess
Treat
Help
I like the fact that you mentioned Pace Beads most people have no idea what they are for or how to use them. I have only encountered one other video that had them and the video had a 1 or 2 min on how to use it. But as simple as it can be it is priceless info. And with all things important you must train with it to make muscle memory, I have just found your channel, and I have subscribed.
Check out Corporal corner he shows how to make and use good land nav vids also
Garand thumb also has a video on them and does these sort of videos
Great video man, full of common sense and good tips ! I learn a thing with the BACK HOME acronym, it's very good. Cheers from an army brother from Switzerland ! Take care.
Watched it twice. I try to learn someyhing eveery day. Even though O have 32 years of survival experience and been through 18 hurricanes I still practice with my equipment. I actually bugged out for 1 of them when I worked in Texas. Im in the woods every week. Still do military hikes. I now have a 19.8 Lb pack with good equipment including fire nuggets :) On several of the hurricanes Ive been in we did not get power back for 1.5 months. That blows up the 72 hour kit. I just madr 61 days out of my bag and going to get 100 days when I start my next trip in south central Louisiana. I still love going into the woods with my equipment. Im also ex Army Ranger who is 64 years old. Very self rewarding for me. You have to have the right mindset also. Charles
I just made a survival kit this year. Here's mine. Please, grade it and let me know what you think. I made it super streamlined and efficient.
First off it's all in a military style backpack, rugged and durable. And each part of the bag as a specified place for everything.
Fire kit - I have an orange polyester water tight zippered bag that has a ferro rod, a small plastic bag of cotton balls(6), jute twine(made into a birds nest), and a lightning strike fire starter.
Tools - Camillus Survival knife w/sheath has a mirror on the sheath, built in ferro rod, a Bosche Laplander folding saw w/sheath, and a Gerber multi tool.
Cordage - 2x100 ft of paracord, and a roll of duct tape.
A 100 piece medical kit
An Optimus cooking pot w/ folding sporks
A water bottle w/canteen cup
A portable solar charger that folds up and weighs only a couple ounces, along with some charging cables.
USB rechargeable flashlight
Tactical pen
Water proof journal
Pocket blanket, weighs nothing and I can sit down instead of sitting in the dirt.
An olive drab tarp, weighs under 2lbs
Ranger beads
Weather radio
Space blanket
Survival belt
Survival bracelet w/compass
For 72 hours survival, maybe injured, maybe in extreme weather, in a real shtf situation I don't want to rely on natural materials for shelter or heat. I may not have the time or physical ability or materials to build a fire. In remote places I recommend a PLB, to maximise chance of rescue. Trauma kit for serious bleeding wounds. Sleeping bag, mat and tent/bivvy bag for instant shelter in any weather, ideally one handed. Water and filter. A couple of thousand calories of fatty food, edible as is.
The skills to build shelters and light fires are very useful and bushcraft is very rewarding, I've practised it for many years, but I wouldn't rely on it to save my life in a real, life threatening emergency, when modern materials and gear give me a much better chance.
I don't see a lot of boot polish in the field, but one glob of it burns pretty well. I was polishing my boots one time, and just to show my kid brother, I scooped some onto a toothbrush, and lit it. Needless to say, the toothbrush melted. But boot polish is great, not just for polishing boots, but fire, as a base for camoflauging yourself, and waterproofing, of course. I'm only saying this, because you happen to have the can, not that I'm assuming that there is boot polish in there. carry on good sir.
My only suggestion to this would be a First Aid Kit and a few high calorie protein bars.The first aid would need to have some Quick Clot and some Neosporin. I would toss in a SOF Tourniquet and some bandages for good measure. Guess what I'm trying to say is you wanna be able to stop the bleeding AND clean the wound out. BTW thats a sweet looking knife Jack; Would that be a Survive GSO 5.1? Anyways Jack these are all great ideas. Thank you for the video content man, keep it comming!
Great stuff for the BACKHOME bag, here is what I'm thinking of getting, a wind up mechanical pocket watch for if your phone or anything with power is dead and make sure to keep it wind up through the day
Thanks. Great tips. Love that Survive 5.1. Just ordered the Survive 4.1. Great videos.
Good stuff with I just add my small trapping/fishing kit and sling shot with different ammo this is a great foundation. Very well thought out. Thanks
My way of organizing such a kit is by functions: warmth,shelter, water, fire, first-aid, cordage, knife, orientation kit, and keep dry.... pretty much in line with your idea. I consider keep dry and shelter essential because it rains a lot at my part of the world, and can be drenching - and getting very wet is going to make you cold and sick. So I add a poncho as it won't add too much weight or too bulky.
Yeah. This is a foundation system. Certain area need other items. Like my area you need mosquito nets and bug spray.
the greatest results that I have had was by using the Survivor Crusher System
(i found it on google) without a doubt the most useful survival that I've tried.
interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for
survival backpack list
try Franaar Spies Control Formula ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got great results with it.
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for
survival tent
try Franaar Spies Control Formula (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my partner got great results with it.
For a poncho to keep you dry, you need a good hat.
I use my version of the fire can the most. Great tips.
Great video! Surprised you didn't have a little bit of food in there. I know for 72 hours it isn't essential, but it definitely helps if anything to keep your morale up. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, that gave me some insight that I will look into further. Will research pace beads, and definitely get a glass signal mirror, and learn how to use it in a functional manner. Nice video.
this also hits most of the 10 C's!
first 5 C's
Blaze & burn = Combustion
All Weather Blanket/ Mylar Blanket = Cover
Knife = Cutting
Para-cord (& bank-line) = Cordage
Stainless Steel Canteen = Container
the next 5 C's
Orienting tools ( Map, Compass, Pace Count Beads ) = Compass
Head-lamp = Candlelight
cargo tape (no equivalent)
canvass needle (no equivalent)
cotton bandana (no equivalent)
ones that don't seem to be in the list
Emergency Signal = signal mirrors, Whistle, & Smoke Flares
“I’m a Marine, and Marines aren’t that smart.” 😂😭😂 Great stuff Brotha!
BlackScoutSurvival excellent job man. Love the acronym. I haven't heard that before. I might modify it just a bit to: BACK HOME+ and add in a first Aid Kit as the (+) since that is the universal signal for first aid. But all in all a great acronym to cover the basics. I may have to use it in a future video! of course credit would be given. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! That's a good idea on the first aid. Yeah I've been or king for awhile on developing a system with an acronym that fit. I gathered the items then developed "back home" around it. That would be awesome-please spread it around!
BlackScoutSurvival Hey, you could call the next iteration, "BACK HOME +". The "+" could stand for "1st aid".
+Reality Survival & Prepping
Hey everyone, the greatest success that i've ever had was by following the Marla Survive System
(just google it) without a doubt the best survival i've followed.
Hey everyone, the greatest results that ive ever had was by following the Survivor Crusher System
(i found it on google) without a doubt the most useful preppers that I've tried.
Smart enough to help this old squid prepare and survive.
Very informative. And that acronym is pretty smart:). Really great tips. Glad I subscribed.
loving the knife sheath brother! heavy duty classic!
I thought this video was excellent particular the part on specific signal mirrors never really thought about acrylic mirrors before keep up the good work brother !
fantastic! to the point, no garbage, no gimics.
Thank you from Australia jack 🤠
I enjoy your vids. Nice Job. Good and clear, to the point. Keep it up.
Great list I knew I subscribed for a reason I personally make mine mainly like yours I usually bring more than one knife in the unlikely case one would break also a sharpener, fire tinder just Incase everything is wet otherwise I’d use natural resources, lighter fluid Incase I’m in real danger of not being able to get a fire, some stuff for water concealment and purification Incase you’re out of water and all there is just dirty water, and stuff for hunting and fishing like a compact bow and a decent firearm
Finally a good kit. I appreciate the help brother.
Well thought out. I appreciate the "no preaching" style. Subscribed because of that. Keep up the good work. Semper FI.
That's an awesome video man thank you for the knowledge and keep doing what you're doing you're awesome.
Another excellent video !! I really like that acronym. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Nice vid man I'll do some mods to my survival kits. And I'll keep that acronym in mind
I live by two acronyms;
KFC = Knife, Fire, Cover
PETROL = Petrol (Gasoline), Electrical, Tires, Radiator, Oil, Lights
I just found your channel and i really do in joy it and. I am learning as I go.
But most of all I really wanted to. Thank You for Your serves to the USA. Thank You.
Very glad you are enjoying it and thank you! it was my pleasure!
this is excellent, very helpful! intuitive common sense stuff. thanks! stay safe bro.
Your list is basic but covers all the necessary items. I would add one thing, fishing line with a small pack of hooks. PS, where did you purchase your small strobe?
Mine would be knowledge, knife, cordage, canteen, and firemaking tools, socks and water resistant shoes, long sleeve shirt, and loose fitting pants, and potentially a rifle, as well as phone. I’d rather not spend the time making cordage than just to have better cordage with me. I can use the socks to filter out dirt and can dry clothes from a tree. Keeping your feet warm is also a must. I then would boil the water to kill off pathogens. You can also boil water in a birch bark bowl. You can also tap maple/birch trees and have safe drinking water from them. The knife is used for bushcraft and skinning game, such as rabbits and fish. It also is used to cut through wood and a lot of items can’t be made without this tool. Knowledge is also one of the most important things to have, if you don’t know how to survive, you die. The long sleeve shirt will keep off critters or keep you warm, and keep you away from getting sunburns. The rifle is used to hunt game, which I can skin with the knife and possibly store for later consumption if there is snow. Drying meat is also a good way of preserving it, and building a little meat rack would be suitable for it. Knowledge of wild edibles may also save your life, don’t want to eat something poisonous now do you? You also don’t want to starve on a land full of food.
And also find a way to potentially sharpen the knife because it will roll over and get dull over time. If you lose everything, all you have is knowledge, so that’s the most important tool for survival. You could survive for months without tools and possibly years with enough knowledge. Every tool is useful in a different perspective, so knowing how to improvise and multitask would keep you alive much longer.
Good kit nice and simple I like it wrap some electric tape around your lighter it adds a lot of options and no real size or wait if u use bright colored tape it ads even more
Totally agree with your list! Fantastic videos as always guys!
Great video dude, nice to see you didn’t bring the kitchen sink. Most of the “survival bags and videos” on UA-cam are more like multiple day hiking load outs where people are planning a “survival” camping trip, fully equipped with 3 hots and a cot. Nobody actually plans on putting themselves in a situation when it really happens and therefore probably wouldn’t have a loaded 60 liter bag on hand 24/7.
Short, to the point, able to cover lots of ground without lots of stuff, but with useful gear to effect (affect?) self rescue. Cheers.
Nice knife by the way
Thank you for your service. Being in the Navy, (yes I know) they didn't teach us anything about map reading. Could you recommend something to get familiar with being able to orient yourself with just a compass and a map? This is one skill I am extremely lacking, and it is a serious flaw. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Great video!
Thank you. Appreciate it
Nice kit. I expect this was mentioned by someone already, but I didn't see it in the top 100 or so comments; the metal canteen/bottle should be single wall, not double wall if it's going to be used for cooking in or boiling water to sterilize it. I'm sure yours is of course, but wanted to point it out for anyone reading the comments who may not know.
Thank you I was looking for ways to make a homemade survival kit and this helped alot
Very educational! Many folks don't realize the importance of maps and a good quality compass! During a true bug out/in as you are well aware, many of us won't be using main roads and the topography will take on a whole new look! Thanks for the video.
That's exactly right. Thanks brother
Hi, greetings from Brussels, Belgium. I know the word "S.T.O.P." in survival term. For ho do not know the meaning, "Sit, Think, Obsurve, Prepare."
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else needs to find out about survival necessities home try Lonnonnar Survival Quickie (just google it ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my co-worker got cool success with it.
Great vid, CHEERS!! After being smothered with clips were having 6 ridiculously large and expensive knifes, three guns and tons of ammo on you are all you need to get home, it's good to watch a truly practical short clip on what are basic, actual needs with "it doesn't have to be expensive" to work. From here you can adjust to whatever you may need to add that will work best for you. BACK HOME, good acronym. Maps and compass, so many miss those really important items. I've needed to travel plenty recently and the first thing I do is pick up a local area map (county/city/state) as soon as I'm off the plane. Not being able to carry sharp items, weaponry or fire starters, maps are prime survival items and can, at least, get you to where you can find the rest and most of all, BACK HOME... it's good to be able to start a forest fire and hunt down a grizzly for lunch but if your only twenty miles from your home but don't know it, wouldn't it be nice to just get there? Adding first aid? It's a need, but another topic in its own that will vary sooo much, from simple bandages and ibuprofen to clot cloth and sutures to N95 respirators... Again, CHEERS!!!
Thank you. agreed!
BlackScoutSurvival what watch are you wearing in this video I know its off topic but I gotta know
You forgot to add Crayons. Marines need snacks!
lmao
"Marines aren't that smart" ha ha! You sure the C isn't for Crayons? Nice vid mate.
This is a great tutorial for a kit :D I was planning on making my own, and I must say out of all the videos and things I've read, yours is the best :)
***** Thank you
no problem :) I went out a couple days after my comment, and got a Gerber survival kit (it has a knife that is a tiny version of my self protection knife haha) and a fork/spoon swiss army knife that comes apart for eating- that combined with a old mess kit has my survival kit off to a pretty good start (oh, and lots of paracord)
EXCELLENT! Thank you Sir!
Thank you
Good job informing people. This is valuable info
"I'm a marine and you know we're not that smart" haha
great video man, thanks for the information, very knowledgeable!
i love this channel! keep up the great work
Nicely done. Thanks for your time and service.
Thank you for watching!
Hey man I love your channel it really inspires me and I was just wondering if you would do a video on a good big roomy bugout /survival bag??
Great video, it cover all the base you have to build a solid survival kit.
Thank you!
Thank You for your service man
THIS IS THE BEST CHANNEL EVER!!!!!
Solid info,,Great Job!!
What do you think about a instant pop up tent ? I use a tarp but was thinking of getting a tent that i can put up and take down in 5 minets or less
Appreciate the video Devil Dog. Very informative and I have a very similar setup.
Nice video man. Question for ya - was that a UTM grid reader type plate attached to your compass? -Krik
Thank you. Yes it is. It's a 1:24. I'll post a pic on Instagram for you.
Good video. .Need to come up with one that can be easily carried in a pair of Tac pants pocket.
This is the first time I've watched your videos
awsome vid I saw your vid and I love it thanks man
Great video. Thank you for your service, I'm a vet too.
How I start my morning. A Black Scout video while drinking my coffee
Sick survival kit!!I subscribed too!!
Great video, too many survival videos I’ve found cover more buggout, SHTF scenarios which are kinda impractical in reality. Thanks fir sharing your knowledge 👍
Very good discussion! Thank you very much
Suunto compass can double as signaling mirror. It has the hole near hinges to aim it.
After a week of constantly reloading this video on every browser I had, finally! LOL. That BACK HOME is a great acronym, never seen it anywhere else. Even new people to bushcraft like me can remember that, build the base and basics, go from there. Another good video from you, oldie but the song remains the same. Do not let the trolls bother you dude, you are an asset - the bigger you get, the more it happens. Ask me how I know LOL. Have a great 2016 and thanks for your continued work to teach us. BD. Canada. NOT in my igloo. (:
Ha. Thanks bro
+BlackScoutSurvival - it is up another 100 views since I posted this today!!!
+BlackScoutSurvival just spent the afternoon watching your videos .loads of information. great videos .
+Jane Gray - they are good right??!! Amen!
+BlackScoutSurvival nobody likes a quitter lol. Have a great week man, I cannot see exactly where you are taking things these days but I know it will be great!
something u can add is a boy scout handbook
cuz u may not know how to do something's
Logan H someone said it
great acronym, I have all letters covered. I have added to my simple bag of freeze dried soup, so maybe ill fit that into E for energy. i also carry multiple cotton bandannas, for possible water collection or filtration. I could remove my fishing kit from the Altoids tin and make char cloth if the first fire was a real bear to start. so maybe cordage and cloth. I like the fact I'm at least on track with the necessities, thanks for the video and subbed.
Awesome additions. I believe the back home is a base system with the ability to add things as the environment changes. Thanks
Great video much appritiated. I watch another channel called sigma three survival which is also very informative and they talk alot about the benchmade bushcrafter, S30b looks to be a smaller blade, but I was wondering if u have any experience with this knife and if so what your opinion is on it. Thanks
Good video. Simple and light weight. I really like the vaseline cotton ball in aluminum foil I have to make some try them out. Thanks.
Right on thanks.
Great video overall mate - Quick thing: around 4:12 or so, there are two videos that you reference, but the youtube "cards" didn't pop up. Might want to go back and link those. Keep up the awesome work sir.
Great survival system.
Thank you
Good choices. Be blessed. John