It's amazing how we can be on opposite sides of the planet and have practically identical kits and that hasn't come from copying anybody. Nothing teaches like experience and I think that's what leads kits to arrive to such similar configuration. You start out with 3X more than what you need and end up whittling it down to the bare essentials the more you learn.
im in Melbourne and as a complete noob non out doors person (except the beach) watching these videos makes me realize how much i don't know about life and survival, i am legit hanging to get out and do these courses!
Thanks for your honesty. You are not alone, probably 80% of the Australian population do not know anything about the Australian bush, plants, or Bushcraft skills and that's not an exaggeration. Maybe 50 years ago people did but not any more. Sadly Australia is copying the worst of America instead of emulating forward thinking countries such as Sweden, Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Thanks for watching ,
I actually blew my nose countless times off video but it didn't make any difference. The choice was to keep filming or stop. Due to very limited time to film these days we kept on going, hoping people would value the content more than a few annoying sniffles. Cheers and thanks for watching.
A well though out Kit Gordan...i'm a fan of SnugPac kit as well, although with my old bones i do prefer a hammock over the ground these days. Always a treat when i get to view one of your videos amigo!...stay well and we'll see you in the next video...cheers!...David
Thanks for your kind words. I prefer sleeping on the ground compared to a hammock as I find that I get a better nights sleep and it's far less complicated to set up.thanks for watching.
My pleasure, you can't learn to swim standing on the beach so get out there and immerse yourself in it. You have to get out into nature and experience it, practise skills etc. get your hands dirty. Thanks for watching
This is a great video and just what I'm looking for. I know it's not relevant to the majority of bushcrafters but I would love to see you address the topic of long term kit, or what you might consider packing for long term survival including hunting, fishing, shelter building etc. What would be necessary for an individual to sustain themselves in the Australian environment with only kit they can carry? Would such a thing even be possible?
Duly noted. The kit would not be too much different in all honesty. Maybe a few more tools, trapping and fishing supplies. Depends if you are on foot or a vehicle. Thanks for the question.
I grew up in Weipa, we would go camping all the time. I remember so many times we'd be in the middle of nowhere and out of the bush a hunting party of Aboriginals would come out. They always said g'day and would offer to help if we needed. They would never ask for anything in return but they used to show us how to survive if we wanted to learn. I learnt so much from them, so much so that now 45 years later I took my family up to Cape York and I taught them a few survival methods. I remember they offered what they'd caught, a few stingrays and a couple of turtles, which was lucky because we weren't allowed to eat turtles and the stingray is the best seafood I have ever eaten. We even had Australian honey for desert. They would then dissapear into the bush. Such a wonderful people who are so often misunderstood. They taught if you know what you're doing and where to look at different times of the year, the bush was full of food. I remember meeting a bloke by the name of Les Hiddens, who I found out later had his own show on ABC. Les was a Top bloke and definitely one of my childhood heroes. His show on the ABC showed the public what the Aboriginals had learnt over 10's of thousands of years and then taught him. Les and Australia's First people both respected the bush, understood their surroundings and never took things for granted. I love Australia, the country, the wildlife, the people. Even though in Australia we are not on top of the food chain, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else for quids. I highly recommend anyone take some of these survival courses, it is invaluable if you ever find yourself in a survival situation. But it also teaches respect of our country, what it can do and what it can provide. I am a big advocate of teaching people that, if nothing more then to appreciate our lands.
Kit is always second to knowledge and skills but having good quality essentials is important. The more you know the less you have to carry. Thanks for watching
I'm not usually an "equipment head" and subscribe to the mentality that knowledge and skills are far more important than equipment. However having "essential" equipment is important so thought I would give a run down of what I keep in my pack. Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Yep, couldn't agree more. I love knowing how to be reliant on your knowledge, skills and nature. Having essential items can save you from a lot of time, work and potential stress.
Greeting from Oz. Can't wait until I can get back over there to the Pathfinder school to do the scout class. It's been a while. Great courses Dave runs. Thanks for watching.
As ex aus army I really enjoy your videos. Very instructive and interesting. Will need to improve my back packing skills -always have too much stuff! No longer have a tank to carry it so need to think more like a grunt ;-). Great video
Awesome name! Thank you for sharing your gear. This is the first channel I bumped into showcasing a few familiar stuff that feels closer to home: • Mosquito net/repellent is a must in tropical country. They're crazy out here. • Snake bite kit. Does it work? • Zebra camping pot 🇹🇭 - good steel
Hi Gordon. I like your term "inconvenient camping." My philosophy's always been "pack as though you might spend an unexpected night in the bush" It's served me well so far. I swapped out my mozzie net for a light nylon jungle hammock. With a little imagination it can be rigged on the ground, with or without a hootchie. It offers identical protection & packs away to the same size but gives me the option of sleeping off the ground if I so choose. Your recommendations are excellent. Cheers
That sounds like a good combination. It's great to have an item that has a few different uses and options. Versatility is everything. Thanks for watching.
Amazing video, Gordon. Can I know what nesting mug do you use with the Klean Kanteen? The link in the description only sells the canteen without the nesting mug.
Sadly you cannot get any nesting cups in Australia other than ordering the Pathfinder ones from USA.. You would think Klean Kanteen would make one but they don't! The closest thing you can find that will fit is the GSI Glacier Mug (made in the US).thanks for the question
I use a 2go system bivy which can double up as a tarp or poncho. It’s light and packs small but it is a little expensive. Got the same sharpener, compass and israeli bandage. We always pack a snake trauma kit after watching one of your previous videos.
Fascinating stuff mate. I'm guessing there's 1000's of dollars of gear there. I'd love to see you do a budget version of your kit. That would be especially interesting for those of us who are just getting started and can't afford the starting outlay.
suprised u could hit all of that in the snugpak rocketpack, i was going to use the snugpak bergen for a similar snugpak sleeping set up- was going to take their iso tent though as well. seems nice to be able to remove the 2x 15L side bags if i needed too. i think ill get the rocketpack instead!
Hi, Love watching the channel. Often I get out for multiple days on trails etc around Queensland. But wanted to ask with all the equipment you have what would it's weight factor be. And what would be your advice for a week on the trail.
I never really worry about this sort of thing. A full pack maybe 17-20kg at the most. I think the whole extra light weight hiking thing can be taken too far. A couple of kilos here and there if you are fit and strong is not an issue. We used to carry all sorts of ridiculous weights in the previous army unit I was a part of. Take only what you need and what is durable and lasts, eat well and be fit and strong and the extra weight might not be a problem!
You are the first person I ever saw who is serious and uses Fjällraven gear… I was once on a 2 hours adventure, just hiking with goats trough a somewhat ruff environment and there was a girl from head to toe covered in Fjällraven gear with a 40+ l backpack, ready for a 2 hour experience… and every other second she told everybody that she was a teacher and that nature is so important for kinds… maybe if her parents took her out once for a while she wouldn’t see the necessity to carry out thousands of euros of gear on a 2h adventure in a city…
Great kit Gordon. Did not expect you to stuff the whole 24hours pack into your main pack. But I guess thats is the faster way to remove the smaller pack when you reach your site and you want to go around for a walk
I guess for Gordon, old habits die hard. It's a technique used by Special Forces / recon type units. If they get "bumped" by a larger force that outguns them, they can dump their heavier main rucks, grab their bug out bags & literally run for their lives. It's also the most practical way to carry a smaller pack by placing it inside the larger one. Also, if he wishes to go & explore away from his main camp, his kit's already packed for the trip..
The falkniven dc4 is an amazing sharpening stone/kit. The pouch it is in can be used as a strop although it is quite small. I find that in the bush it easily can get my condor sbk back to hair shaving in no time.
Fantastic production by Mr Deadman as always. Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir. Can never learn to much. Knowledge and skills is an easy burden
No you can't. They are ADF property and not for sale to the public. Probably a good thing as they have way too much sugar in them. Thanks for watching.
All army issued I'm afraid so not available for sale to the public. You might be able to find something similar in army disposal stores but sadly they are becoming few and far between compared to the cheap junk found at Anaconda and BCF.. thanks for watching.
Good video, 2 questions where does one get one of those collapsible bowls? , and would you be able to do the same run down for your Alice pack, please?
Great vid 👍🏻 I contacted Snugpak about the rocket pack and they said it’s not actually designed to place all the packs weight on the hips (like the ALICE packs do) as it’s actually designed to be supported by the British army PLCE belt webbing, which makes me wonder why survivalists and bushcrafters don’t use the PLCE style belt webbing as a ‘second tier’ (after first tier pocket essentials) way of carrying important gear? So many marketing companies making all sorts of packs and pouches but aren’t they just trying to reinvent the wheel while the British belt kit system has already be tried and tested as perfect as a minimalist 24hr pack system?
Having bee; in the Australian Army for almost 25 years now, I'm used to using a number of different systems. Army belt kit or webbing (the old bush style bongo's, not the new fancy chest rigs designed for urban environments) are great with an Alice pack which I've used for years. They're designed to carry heavy loads (ammunition, mission essential equipment and stores, rations, personal kit etc) As a bushcrafter or a survivalist (if there is such a thing) you carry your knowledge in your head and should only be taking essential items which should not weigh that much. If you are carrying lots of weight to demand the use of military style packs and webbing, then as a "bushcrafter" you're doing something wrong.. A Snugpak Rocket pack which is almost identical to the Karrimor 45L Saber pack is great for bushcraft and survival type activities, and a lot more comfortable. You could also use army style webbing on its own for bushcraft type activities which works well but makes you look a bit silly in a civilian environment. Avoid packs with too many pockets as it tempts you to fill them Basic simple panel loading packs are my favourite. It doesn't really matter what pack you have, as long as it's functional, robust and comfortable. Thanks for the question
That backpack has so much room with those side bags. Great piece of kit. Thanks for sharing the list of what you take, I got a few good ideas, and I also feel less over prepared now lol, I sometime wonder am I packing too much stuff.
I mention near the end of the episode that it's about 18KG, which isn't a lot by military standards. Would be another 4kg on top of that with an extra 4L of water. Thanks for watching.
It's depends on where I am going. I always have my iPhone fully charged with 2 solar chargers, with me and if in a remote area, a satellite phone or EPIIRB. Location equipment is a seperate topic which I will include in a future episode. Thanks for watching.
I learned some bushcraft as a boy many years ago, but I was wondering if you could or would do a "Bug/Bail" out bag loadout. In that specific bag, you might be fully equipped for any contingency, and it's the first thing you would grab in an emergency?
The two sized kits in this episode can be both used as different sized "bug out bags" (I'm not really a fan of that label), short and long term and adapted to personal preference and need. I would just add some food to that (please see 24 hour ration pack episode). There is no such thing as a one size fits all bag for all occasions and all environments. You need to adjust each for the environment you are in and the particular situation, urban or wilderness, cold or hot.. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Hi Gordon. I really enjoy your videos and find them very interesting. What is your opinion about P.L.B's ? I recently purchased one at the wife's insistence for when I go hiking or four wheel driving on my own. They are much cheaper than they used to be. Are they worth it?
For anyone venturing into a remote area it's an absolute must. Devices where you have the ability to text are the best ones as they allow you to give a situation report without having to send the cavalry in. Thanks for watching
The nesting cup for the 20oz water bottle is made by MSR. It's titanium and I bought it in Alaska a few years ago. I couldn't tell you what model it is though.Thanks for watching.
G'day, what is the best clothing material to have in the bush, I understand thermal is probably a good choice for winter but what about on Sunny days and in summer, I've heard cotton is the way to go but I wanna ask someone else who may have a input to what I'm asking, thanks
It's personal choice but you need to know about heat loss/gain mechanisms. Generally speaking though: For colder climates, layered wools and synthetics are good because they are insulative and wool retains its insulative value even when it is wet. Wear wool under layers close to your skin in cold weather, never cotton as it stays wet. A wind proof cotton layer on the outside is ok and will protect your clothing from rips and tears.. Don't forget a wool head covering and wool socks. Conversely, in hot climates, loose fitting cottons are good as they keep you cool but you still need a warm layer for evenings. Please read the following article to help you more with clothing choice. bushcraftsurvivalaustralia.com.au/shelter-covering/ Thanks for the question and thanks for watching
I've never really thought about it. It depends on the journey. Are you walking from A to B without any stops, or taking your time enjoying the scenery and stopping frequently? When I was in the 1st Commando Regiment, one of the marches we used to do was a 30km pack march carrying 25kg which had to be completed in under 4.5 hours. You were weighed at the start and at the end. Your pack was actually 31kg ((7kg in your webbing plus rifle) as you had at least 6 litres of water which you drank. Generally though on a long hike I would rest on average 15 mins every hour or so, 20 mins on, 5 mins off if a strenuous hike or rest once every hour. It depends. I'm the sort of guy though that just gets on with it and doesn't analyse things too much. When you are tired rest and drink then carry on. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
I had one and was using,it regularly. Unfortunately the mic was extremely sensitive and time constraints meant that we had no time to re film. Hopefully the content is what is most important. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the question. Here is a link to a recent article I contributed to that hopefully answers your exact question. Thanks for watching. negativeterrain.com/wild-camping-guide/
Fantastic content as always Gordon. I find myself waiting for your new uploads to utube. I do have a question and I hope you don't mind? I don't know anyone else to ask really..... What to do when confronted by Australian wildlife that is not happy with your presence. Twice in my life (so it's priddy rare really) I've been confronted with wildlife that was not happy to see me. One was an Emu that refused to let me walk by bass drumming and chasing me. I had to walk a very long way around it. It was very aggressive and priddy scary actually. The other was a mob of kangaroo's. A large male came within 3 meters of me. Taller than me he didn't attack but again... Scary as. I could only imagine what a buffalo or camel would be like when hiking. I have no idea how to handle this. And I hope I never have to deal with it again. Thanks for sharing your fantastic knowledge with the rest of us. All the best
Have you ever been bitten or seen anyone with you bitten by a tick? Do you have a preventative system that you religiously use to prevent them or any first aid tools or methods to remove or kill them? Apparently their rife down the whole of the east coast of Australia which is unfortunately the best places we would want to go. I saw you did a good video on snake bite prevention and first aid, but have you ever done one for ticks? Medical professionals consider ticks a greater threat than snakes and spiders apparently, and the highest risk of ticks is actually anaphylaxis which can be life threatening One study at a hospital in Sydney’s Northern beaches found that 34 out of 500 people who presented with tick bites had Anaphylaxis allergic reaction, that’s a pretty high risk animal, let alone potential infections that they can cause But part of the prevention seems impractical in summer like wearing long pants and shirts, ticking pants into socks and tucking shirts into pants that would be very hot 🥵 the wide brimmed hat is practical but covering up with all the other clothes surely you’d get dehydration before getting bitten by a tick? Interested in your views
When I'm out bush I get ticks on me on a regular basis. I have a number of scars from paralysis tick bites. No matter how well you cover up they always get in, just like leeches. So I don't worry about it. It's debatable whether there is any lime disease in Australia....officially there isn't. I usually feel a tick when there is one there and pull him off before he gets a good fix. As long as you get the head and the pincers you are fine. Grab gently push into the skin and pull and you will feel a pinching sensation as you pull him out which means you got everything. You do the same thing with tweezers. You don't need all the fancy bits and pieces that people go on about.. I grew up ticking the dogs regularly so learnt to pull them out correctly. It's how long the tick is on you that makes the difference. I've literally had hundreds of ticks on me over the years. One place I lived on the northern beaches of Sydney, every time you mowed the lawn in the summer, you would get 50-60 baby ticks in their first stage on you which were hard to see and feel until you had black specks all over you the next day. It's really not a big deal, it's part of being out in the bush. The biggest danger is driving your car to get to the bush. Statistically that is the most dangerous thing we do in our lives and we do it every day without even thinking about it. Thanks for the question
Where are you buying your gear ? It's so difficult to find quality bushcraft gear in Australia now. Bunnings doesn't even sell multi tools, knives or paracord. Most of the Aussie Disposals stores have closed. Australia is CRAP for camping and outdoors gear without being ripped off !
I hear you. Yes Australia is an embarrassment when it comes to good quality outdoor gear. It's a smorgasbord of cheap "glamping" gear and unnecessary gadgets which you don't need gadgets for. That's primarily due to the lack of education in this country surrounding environmental stewardship and proper outdoor knowledge and skills. People are reliant on equipment because they don't have any skills and the 4WD "camping" world capitalises on this. Check out "Survival Supplies Australia", you can see a link on our website "courses" page to their store. There are also links in the description on many of our videos. Hope that's a help.
Once again this has come back to haunt me. Yes I had a cold and was blowing it constantly off camera. The option was to not film at all but as I'm very busy with little time available to film we chose to go ahead. Surely the content overrides the sniffles! There is a text caption on the video saying that. I appreciate you hanging in there.
I was blowing it constantly. It's hard to get time to film so either had the choice of continuing with the sniffle, as annoying as it is or not film at all and wait another month. The content should be the most important thing so hopefully everyone can put up with a few sniffles. Cheers for watching anyway.
I bet he's out in the bush right now! I know I would be if I were in oz-crazya right now. I would bring a crap ton of food and fishing/hunting gear and I would probably just check and see how society is doing next year. Nothing to see right now for sure.
There are two pandemics at the moment. Covid and stupidity. Unfortunately there are far too many stupid people ruining things for everyone. Thanks for watching.
I always have my small toilet kit (small roll of toilet paper, matches and hand sanitiser). However, there are a lot of areas where there is paperbark (melaleuce sp.) so that is more than enough and completely bio degradable. Thanks for watching.
This was about essential equipment. Personally I'm not a fan of cards . I always carry plant ID books etc wherever I go. However having the knowledge in your head is most important. I always find I'm way too busy when out bush with loads of things to do and see that I never have time to get bored. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Once think that piss me off from all these videos are. They never really educate the people who are starting as a prepper or for the sake of the argument a camping day whit your mates, ending in a jail term in Australia. You may ask why is so? Well, Under the new states legislation Offence Act 1988.A person must not, without reasonable excuse, have in his/her custody a knife in a public area. This include any knife, Swiss army knives, box cutters. They even make it illegal to carry a ferro rod with you : Arson offences and penalties in NSW. So my point, How in the hell this guy is carry with him all of these devices. when he may end in a jail term and a heavy fine any where in Australia. Does not make any sense.
That's not quite correct. It's intent! You are allowed to have a knife, multitool, Ferro rod etc if you have a valid reason for having them! eg. practising bushcraft, camping etc or you are on your way to the bush, in the bush or on your way home from practising said activities. You are not allowed to carry a knife on your belt in a public place so these items need to be in a bag, not on your person in public places. A tradesman is allowed to have a multitool on his belt, even in a public place, as he has a valid reason for having it. If you are a responsible individual and not an idiot and can show you have a valid reason for having those items then there is no issue. Responsible use of these items in the bush is assumed!
It ia a privilege to learn bushcraft from Australia's leading bushcraft survival teacher, thank you Gordon.
I wouldn't go that far. Just one of is ok. Thanks for watching.
I can't tell you how many times I go back to your videos
Thanks, I'm glad you find the information helpful. Thanks for watching.
It's amazing how we can be on opposite sides of the planet and have practically identical kits and that hasn't come from copying anybody. Nothing teaches like experience and I think that's what leads kits to arrive to such similar configuration. You start out with 3X more than what you need and end up whittling it down to the bare essentials the more you learn.
Outstanding video, very informative. Thank you for taking the time to show the world you're awesome kit. Hope your sniffles feel better soon.
im in Melbourne and as a complete noob non out doors person (except the beach) watching these videos makes me realize how much i don't know about life and survival, i am legit hanging to get out and do these courses!
Thanks for your honesty. You are not alone, probably 80% of the Australian population do not know anything about the Australian bush, plants, or Bushcraft skills and that's not an exaggeration. Maybe 50 years ago people did but not any more. Sadly Australia is copying the worst of America instead of emulating forward thinking countries such as Sweden, Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Thanks for watching
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Wicked video mate
Cheers. Thanks for watching
Great organizing and experience using your gear.
One of the best kits i've seen on yt...
Absolutely brilliant.... alongside the Bushtucker Man, Malcolm Douglas, Harry Butler, Jack Absalom and others ...
Great Australians...
No snot rag in your kit, you needed it👍
I actually blew my nose countless times off video but it didn't make any difference. The choice was to keep filming or stop. Due to very limited time to film these days we kept on going, hoping people would value the content more than a few annoying sniffles.
Cheers and thanks for watching.
Thank you very much, I’ve taken down many notes and I’m in the process of modifying my kit.
This deserves MANY more views.
I appreciate the support. Please feel free to share it with others who you think may also appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
A well though out Kit Gordan...i'm a fan of SnugPac kit as well, although with my old bones i do prefer a hammock over the ground these days.
Always a treat when i get to view one of your videos amigo!...stay well and we'll see you in the next video...cheers!...David
Thanks for your kind words. I prefer sleeping on the ground compared to a hammock as I find that I get a better nights sleep and it's far less complicated to set up.thanks for watching.
Excellent episode!
Your videos are very helpful and a great help to me
Cheers, I'm glad you find the information helpful. Thanks for watching.
Very informative and educational.
Thanks for sharing this knowledge Gordon! Makes me feel like getting out in the bush is more accessible than I thought. Onwards!
My pleasure, you can't learn to swim standing on the beach so get out there and immerse yourself in it. You have to get out into nature and experience it, practise skills etc. get your hands dirty. Thanks for watching
Wow, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.
Your videos are very helpful thx
My pleasure, I'm glad you are getting some value from them. Thanks for watching
This is a great video and just what I'm looking for. I know it's not relevant to the majority of bushcrafters but I would love to see you address the topic of long term kit, or what you might consider packing for long term survival including hunting, fishing, shelter building etc. What would be necessary for an individual to sustain themselves in the Australian environment with only kit they can carry? Would such a thing even be possible?
Duly noted. The kit would not be too much different in all honesty. Maybe a few more tools, trapping and fishing supplies. Depends if you are on foot or a vehicle. Thanks for the question.
I grew up in Weipa, we would go camping all the time. I remember so many times we'd be in the middle of nowhere and out of the bush a hunting party of Aboriginals would come out. They always said g'day and would offer to help if we needed. They would never ask for anything in return but they used to show us how to survive if we wanted to learn. I learnt so much from them, so much so that now 45 years later I took my family up to Cape York and I taught them a few survival methods. I remember they offered what they'd caught, a few stingrays and a couple of turtles, which was lucky because we weren't allowed to eat turtles and the stingray is the best seafood I have ever eaten. We even had Australian honey for desert. They would then dissapear into the bush. Such a wonderful people who are so often misunderstood. They taught if you know what you're doing and where to look at different times of the year, the bush was full of food.
I remember meeting a bloke by the name of Les Hiddens, who I found out later had his own show on ABC. Les was a Top bloke and definitely one of my childhood heroes. His show on the ABC showed the public what the Aboriginals had learnt over 10's of thousands of years and then taught him. Les and Australia's First people both respected the bush, understood their surroundings and never took things for granted.
I love Australia, the country, the wildlife, the people. Even though in Australia we are not on top of the food chain, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else for quids. I highly recommend anyone take some of these survival courses, it is invaluable if you ever find yourself in a survival situation. But it also teaches respect of our country, what it can do and what it can provide. I am a big advocate of teaching people that, if nothing more then to appreciate our lands.
Thanks for the look inside your pack.
Great kit ! Comprehensive and durable.
Kit is always second to knowledge and skills but having good quality essentials is important. The more you know the less you have to carry.
Thanks for watching
Fantastic kit. very well thought out.
Cheers, thanks for watching
Very good video. A lot of useful gear suggestions. Thanks.
I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
The most comprehensive and useful Loadout I've seen. Thanks 👍
I'm not usually an "equipment head" and subscribe to the mentality that knowledge and skills are far more important than equipment. However having "essential" equipment is important so thought I would give a run down of what I keep in my pack.
Thanks for the comment and for watching.
Yep, couldn't agree more. I love knowing how to be reliant on your knowledge, skills and nature. Having essential items can save you from a lot of time, work and potential stress.
I thought I would be first 😀 great video
Cheers👍. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the video. I am just starting out and have learnt a lot from your videos.
Thanks, I'm glad you getting some value from the videos. Thanks for watching.
Great, informative video, Gordon. Thanks for sharing!
Such an excellent and detailed breakdown of your very practical kit. Thanks for sharing.
Hello from Ohio! Just finished my Intermediate Scout class and found your channel. Stay free out there in Australia! Scary times we live in.
Greeting from Oz. Can't wait until I can get back over there to the Pathfinder school to do the scout class. It's been a while. Great courses Dave runs. Thanks for watching.
As ex aus army I really enjoy your videos. Very instructive and interesting. Will need to improve my back packing skills -always have too much stuff! No longer have a tank to carry it so need to think more like a grunt ;-).
Great video
Cheers, thanks for tuning in and I'm glad you like the channel. The more skills you acquire, the less you have to carry.. thanks for watching.
Awesome name!
Thank you for sharing your gear.
This is the first channel I bumped into showcasing a few familiar stuff that feels closer to home:
• Mosquito net/repellent is a must in tropical country. They're crazy out here.
• Snake bite kit. Does it work?
• Zebra camping pot 🇹🇭 - good steel
It my pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Hi Gordon. I like your term "inconvenient camping." My philosophy's always been "pack as though you might spend an unexpected night in the bush" It's served me well so far. I swapped out my mozzie net for a light nylon jungle hammock. With a little imagination it can be rigged on the ground, with or without a hootchie. It offers identical protection & packs away to the same size but gives me the option of sleeping off the ground if I so choose. Your recommendations are excellent. Cheers
That sounds like a good combination. It's great to have an item that has a few different uses and options. Versatility is everything. Thanks for watching.
Thank you, Sir.
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Hello there!
I just want to say that this was an inspiring video. Got some new ides from it, thanks.
Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Sweden.
Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful and you got something from it. Thanks for watching.
Great getting aussie advice!
Really enjoy your videos,keep it up pal.
Thanks for the video. It's great to see Australian perspective.
Also glad you don't have Covid :)
I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
Awesome videos. Thanks mate
Glad you enjoy them. Thanks for your continued support
This is a great video. I just subscribed. Very informative.
Thanks. I hope you enjoy the the channel.
Amazing video, Gordon. Can I know what nesting mug do you use with the Klean Kanteen? The link in the description only sells the canteen without the nesting mug.
Sadly you cannot get any nesting cups in Australia other than ordering the Pathfinder ones from USA.. You would think Klean Kanteen would make one but they don't! The closest thing you can find that will fit is the GSI Glacier Mug (made in the US).thanks for the question
Gordon! Good to see you again! Long time between videos. I miss that landscape. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for hanging in there. It's been very busy. Thanks again for watching.
I use a 2go system bivy which can double up as a tarp or poncho. It’s light and packs small but it is a little expensive. Got the same sharpener, compass and israeli bandage. We always pack a snake trauma kit after watching one of your previous videos.
Fascinating stuff mate.
I'm guessing there's 1000's of dollars of gear there. I'd love to see you do a budget version of your kit. That would be especially interesting for those of us who are just getting started and can't afford the starting outlay.
this is such a great video I learnt so much and with 100% be using the tips you've said once i start bush camping
I'm glad it was useful. Thanks for your support and for watching.
suprised u could hit all of that in the snugpak rocketpack, i was going to use the snugpak bergen for a similar snugpak sleeping set up- was going to take their iso tent though as well. seems nice to be able to remove the 2x 15L side bags if i needed too.
i think ill get the rocketpack instead!
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Hi, Love watching the channel. Often I get out for multiple days on trails etc around Queensland. But wanted to ask with all the equipment you have what would it's weight factor be. And what would be your advice for a week on the trail.
I never really worry about this sort of thing. A full pack maybe 17-20kg at the most. I think the whole extra light weight hiking thing can be taken too far. A couple of kilos here and there if you are fit and strong is not an issue. We used to carry all sorts of ridiculous weights in the previous army unit I was a part of. Take only what you need and what is durable and lasts, eat well and be fit and strong and the extra weight might not be a problem!
You are the first person I ever saw who is serious and uses Fjällraven gear… I was once on a 2 hours adventure, just hiking with goats trough a somewhat ruff environment and there was a girl from head to toe covered in Fjällraven gear with a 40+ l backpack, ready for a 2 hour experience… and every other second she told everybody that she was a teacher and that nature is so important for kinds… maybe if her parents took her out once for a while she wouldn’t see the necessity to carry out thousands of euros of gear on a 2h adventure in a city…
Great video
Great kit Gordon. Did not expect you to stuff the whole 24hours pack into your main pack. But I guess thats is the faster way to remove the smaller pack when you reach your site and you want to go around for a walk
I guess for Gordon, old habits die hard. It's a technique used by Special Forces / recon type units. If they get "bumped" by a larger force that outguns them, they can dump their heavier main rucks, grab their bug out bags & literally run for their lives. It's also the most practical way to carry a smaller pack by placing it inside the larger one. Also, if he wishes to go & explore away from his main camp, his kit's already packed for the trip..
The falkniven dc4 is an amazing sharpening stone/kit. The pouch it is in can be used as a strop although it is quite small. I find that in the bush it easily can get my condor sbk back to hair shaving in no time.
Fantastic production by Mr Deadman as always. Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir. Can never learn to much. Knowledge and skills is an easy burden
You are very welcome. I'm not that dead yet...Dedman. Knowledge and skills weigh nothing. Thanks for watching.
Does any know if you can buy Australian army ration packs ?
No you can't. They are ADF property and not for sale to the public. Probably a good thing as they have way too much sugar in them. Thanks for watching.
Nice kit load out! What is the pouch you have for the sunnto mc2? Where did you get the pacing bead lanyard? Thanks
All army issued I'm afraid so not available for sale to the public. You might be able to find something similar in army disposal stores but sadly they are becoming few and far between compared to the cheap junk found at Anaconda and BCF.. thanks for watching.
How do you attach the day pack to main pack
Great videos i've learnt so much on how to survive in the wilderness!!
Sending my support sir keep safe always God bless you always
Brother, Awesome Load Out! Just curious why no axe or fishing? Doing you Carry rifle or pistol or not allowed? Best Regards!
Good video, 2 questions where does one get one of those collapsible bowls? , and would you be able to do the same run down for your Alice pack, please?
Great vid 👍🏻 I contacted Snugpak about the rocket pack and they said it’s not actually designed to place all the packs weight on the hips (like the ALICE packs do) as it’s actually designed to be supported by the British army PLCE belt webbing, which makes me wonder why survivalists and bushcrafters don’t use the PLCE style belt webbing as a ‘second tier’ (after first tier pocket essentials) way of carrying important gear? So many marketing companies making all sorts of packs and pouches but aren’t they just trying to reinvent the wheel while the British belt kit system has already be tried and tested as perfect as a minimalist 24hr pack system?
Having bee; in the Australian Army for almost 25 years now, I'm used to using a number of different systems. Army belt kit or webbing (the old bush style bongo's, not the new fancy chest rigs designed for urban environments) are great with an Alice pack which I've used for years. They're designed to carry heavy loads (ammunition, mission essential equipment and stores, rations, personal kit etc)
As a bushcrafter or a survivalist (if there is such a thing) you carry your knowledge in your head and should only be taking essential items which should not weigh that much. If you are carrying lots of weight to demand the use of military style packs and webbing, then as a "bushcrafter" you're doing something wrong..
A Snugpak Rocket pack which is almost identical to the Karrimor 45L Saber pack is great for bushcraft and survival type activities, and a lot more comfortable. You could also use army style webbing on its own for bushcraft type activities which works well but makes you look a bit silly in a civilian environment. Avoid packs with too many pockets as it tempts you to fill them Basic simple panel loading packs are my favourite.
It doesn't really matter what pack you have, as long as it's functional, robust and comfortable.
Thanks for the question
That backpack has so much room with those side bags. Great piece of kit. Thanks for sharing the list of what you take, I got a few good ideas, and I also feel less over prepared now lol, I sometime wonder am I packing too much stuff.
Hi Gordon great vids mate.what long pants do you have what brand?
Hi Alan, In this video I am wearing Fjallraven pants. Great gear!
I really like how organised everything is but there's gotta be 10kg just in pouches, stuff sacks and drybags!
That's my military training I guess and a little OCD. It's more like 5kg believe it or not for 6 packs. Thanks for watching
hey Gordon, do you know what the total weight of your day pack and your average long stay pack is ?
Thanks for the Video, some quality items in there but I go to ask what is the base weight of that loadout , made my eyes water thinking about it
I mention near the end of the episode that it's about 18KG, which isn't a lot by military standards. Would be another 4kg on top of that with an extra 4L of water. Thanks for watching.
What's the weight of the day and multiday packs?
Hi what is the brand of floor tarp you are kneeling on?
From memory it's an old army issued ground tarp that you can't get anymore.
Brother Awesome set up! You don't carry a HAM radio or walkie? Why? Best Regards!
It's depends on where I am going. I always have my iPhone fully charged with 2 solar chargers, with me and if in a remote area, a satellite phone or EPIIRB. Location equipment is a seperate topic which I will include in a future episode. Thanks for watching.
I learned some bushcraft as a boy many years ago, but I was wondering if you could or would do a "Bug/Bail" out bag loadout. In that specific bag, you might be fully equipped for any contingency, and it's the first thing you would grab in an emergency?
The two sized kits in this episode can be both used as different sized "bug out bags" (I'm not really a fan of that label), short and long term and adapted to personal preference and need.
I would just add some food to that (please see 24 hour ration pack episode).
There is no such thing as a one size fits all bag for all occasions and all environments. You need to adjust each for the environment you are in and the particular situation, urban or wilderness, cold or hot.. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Hey Gordon, great informative video. Is that a Fjallraven Rekanken mini or just the standard Rekanken day pack?
Yes it's the mini Kanken inside the pack and the regular Kanken used as the day pack. 👍
Hi Gordon. I really enjoy your videos and find them very interesting. What is your opinion about P.L.B's ? I recently purchased one at the wife's insistence for when I go hiking or four wheel driving on my own. They are much cheaper than they used to be. Are they worth it?
For anyone venturing into a remote area it's an absolute must. Devices where you have the ability to text are the best ones as they allow you to give a situation report without having to send the cavalry in. Thanks for watching
Hey Gordon what is the pouch you use for your wash kit?
It's a pouch I picked up from an army disposal store in Southampton UK. Not sure of the brand. Thanks for watching.
Hi just wondering what size nesting cup you use for your 20 oz kleen canteen bottle
The nesting cup for the 20oz water bottle is made by MSR. It's titanium and I bought it in Alaska a few years ago. I couldn't tell you what model it is though.Thanks for watching.
G'day, what is the best clothing material to have in the bush, I understand thermal is probably a good choice for winter but what about on Sunny days and in summer, I've heard cotton is the way to go but I wanna ask someone else who may have a input to what I'm asking, thanks
It's personal choice but you need to know about heat loss/gain mechanisms. Generally speaking though:
For colder climates, layered wools and synthetics are good because they are insulative and wool retains its insulative value even when it is wet.
Wear wool under layers close to your skin in cold weather, never cotton as it stays wet. A wind proof cotton layer on the outside is ok and will protect your clothing from rips and tears.. Don't forget a wool head covering and wool socks.
Conversely, in hot climates, loose fitting cottons are good as they keep you cool but you still need a warm layer for evenings.
Please read the following article to help you more with clothing choice. bushcraftsurvivalaustralia.com.au/shelter-covering/
Thanks for the question and thanks for watching
hi Gordon with the pack weight of 18 kg how many km would you travel in a day, and would you have breaks every so many km in that day, cheers david
I've never really thought about it. It depends on the journey. Are you walking from A to B without any stops, or taking your time enjoying the scenery and stopping frequently? When I was in the 1st Commando Regiment, one of the marches we used to do was a 30km pack march carrying 25kg which had to be completed in under 4.5 hours. You were weighed at the start and at the end. Your pack was actually 31kg ((7kg in your webbing plus rifle) as you had at least 6 litres of water which you drank.
Generally though on a long hike I would rest on average 15 mins every hour or so, 20 mins on, 5 mins off if a strenuous hike or rest once every hour. It depends.
I'm the sort of guy though that just gets on with it and doesn't analyse things too much. When you are tired rest and drink then carry on.
Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Maybe a handkerchief
I had one and was using,it regularly. Unfortunately the mic was extremely sensitive and time constraints meant that we had no time to re film. Hopefully the content is what is most important. Thanks for watching.
How do you know where you can go hiking / camping in Australia? Are you allowed in National Parks? If so do you need permission?
Thanks for the question. Here is a link to a recent article I contributed to that hopefully answers your exact question. Thanks for watching.
negativeterrain.com/wild-camping-guide/
Is this gentleman formal military?
Nice set of gear 👍 ken Machine NC 😀 John 3 16 ❤️
what is the total weight ?
Approx 18kg. Thanks for watching
Fantastic content as always Gordon. I find myself waiting for your new uploads to utube. I do have a question and I hope you don't mind? I don't know anyone else to ask really..... What to do when confronted by Australian wildlife that is not happy with your presence. Twice in my life (so it's priddy rare really) I've been confronted with wildlife that was not happy to see me. One was an Emu that refused to let me walk by bass drumming and chasing me. I had to walk a very long way around it. It was very aggressive and priddy scary actually. The other was a mob of kangaroo's. A large male came within 3 meters of me. Taller than me he didn't attack but again... Scary as. I could only imagine what a buffalo or camel would be like when hiking. I have no idea how to handle this. And I hope I never have to deal with it again. Thanks for sharing your fantastic knowledge with the rest of us. All the best
Great video mate but damn I wish you blew your nose lol. That bugged me the whole video haha
Have you ever been bitten or seen anyone with you bitten by a tick? Do you have a preventative system that you religiously use to prevent them or any first aid tools or methods to remove or kill them? Apparently their rife down the whole of the east coast of Australia which is unfortunately the best places we would want to go.
I saw you did a good video on snake bite prevention and first aid, but have you ever done one for ticks? Medical professionals consider ticks a greater threat than snakes and spiders apparently, and the highest risk of ticks is actually anaphylaxis which can be life threatening
One study at a hospital in Sydney’s Northern beaches found that 34 out of 500 people who presented with tick bites had Anaphylaxis allergic reaction, that’s a pretty high risk animal, let alone potential infections that they can cause
But part of the prevention seems impractical in summer like wearing long pants and shirts, ticking pants into socks and tucking shirts into pants that would be very hot 🥵 the wide brimmed hat is practical but covering up with all the other clothes surely you’d get dehydration before getting bitten by a tick?
Interested in your views
When I'm out bush I get ticks on me on a regular basis. I have a number of scars from paralysis tick bites. No matter how well you cover up they always get in, just like leeches. So I don't worry about it. It's debatable whether there is any lime disease in Australia....officially there isn't.
I usually feel a tick when there is one there and pull him off before he gets a good fix. As long as you get the head and the pincers you are fine. Grab gently push into the skin and pull and you will feel a pinching sensation as you pull him out which means you got everything. You do the same thing with tweezers. You don't need all the fancy bits and pieces that people go on about.. I grew up ticking the dogs regularly so learnt to pull them out correctly. It's how long the tick is on you that makes the difference. I've literally had hundreds of ticks on me over the years.
One place I lived on the northern beaches of Sydney, every time you mowed the lawn in the summer, you would get 50-60 baby ticks in their first stage on you which were hard to see and feel until you had black specks all over you the next day.
It's really not a big deal, it's part of being out in the bush. The biggest danger is driving your car to get to the bush. Statistically that is the most dangerous thing we do in our lives and we do it every day without even thinking about it. Thanks for the question
Where are you buying your gear ? It's so difficult to find quality bushcraft gear in Australia now. Bunnings doesn't even sell multi tools, knives or paracord. Most of the Aussie Disposals stores have closed.
Australia is CRAP for camping and outdoors gear without being ripped off !
I hear you. Yes Australia is an embarrassment when it comes to good quality outdoor gear. It's a smorgasbord of cheap "glamping" gear and unnecessary gadgets which you don't need gadgets for. That's primarily due to the lack of education in this country surrounding environmental stewardship and proper outdoor knowledge and skills. People are reliant on equipment because they don't have any skills and the 4WD "camping" world capitalises on this. Check out "Survival Supplies Australia", you can see a link on our website "courses" page to their store. There are also links in the description on many of our videos. Hope that's a help.
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Thanks for watching
I wanted to finish this vid but the bloke won't blow his schnoz .
Once again this has come back to haunt me. Yes I had a cold and was blowing it constantly off camera. The option was to not film at all but as I'm very busy with little time available to film we chose to go ahead. Surely the content overrides the sniffles! There is a text caption on the video saying that. I appreciate you hanging in there.
Should've packed some tissues for that sniffle
I was blowing it constantly. It's hard to get time to film so either had the choice of continuing with the sniffle, as annoying as it is or not film at all and wait another month. The content should be the most important thing so hopefully everyone can put up with a few sniffles.
Cheers for watching anyway.
I bet he's out in the bush right now! I know I would be if I were in oz-crazya right now. I would bring a crap ton of food and fishing/hunting gear and I would probably just check and see how society is doing next year. Nothing to see right now for sure.
There are two pandemics at the moment. Covid and stupidity. Unfortunately there are far too many stupid people ruining things for everyone.
Thanks for watching.
Have you got tissues?
I always have my small toilet kit (small roll of toilet paper, matches and hand sanitiser). However, there are a lot of areas where there is paperbark (melaleuce sp.) so that is more than enough and completely bio degradable. Thanks for watching.
Good old Columbian flu
Nothing for entertainment? Book, playing cards, music etc?
This was about essential equipment. Personally I'm not a fan of cards . I always carry plant ID books etc wherever I go. However having the knowledge in your head is most important. I always find I'm way too busy when out bush with loads of things to do and see that I never have time to get bored. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Once think that piss me off from all these videos are. They never really educate the people who are starting as a prepper or for the sake of the argument a camping day whit your mates, ending in a jail term in Australia. You may ask why is so? Well, Under the new states legislation Offence Act 1988.A person must not, without reasonable excuse, have in his/her custody a knife in a public area. This include any knife, Swiss army knives, box cutters. They even make it illegal to carry a ferro rod with you : Arson offences and penalties in NSW. So my point, How in the hell this guy is carry with him all of these devices. when he may end in a jail term and a heavy fine any where in Australia. Does not make any sense.
That's not quite correct. It's intent! You are allowed to have a knife, multitool, Ferro rod etc if you have a valid reason for having them! eg. practising bushcraft, camping etc or you are on your way to the bush, in the bush or on your way home from practising said activities.
You are not allowed to carry a knife on your belt in a public place so these items need to be in a bag, not on your person in public places.
A tradesman is allowed to have a multitool on his belt, even in a public place, as he has a valid reason for having it.
If you are a responsible individual and not an idiot and can show you have a valid reason for having those items then there is no issue.
Responsible use of these items in the bush is assumed!