The ONE $10 item you DON'T have in your Bug Out Bag!
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- This $10 item could be the difference between failure and success! If you think that you're going to grab your Bug Out Bag and head out during a crisis or emergency and walk for many miles for multiple days, you are going to have a real problem! If you have to go 30 miles to your destination, you might walk for 10 to 12 miles the first day, 3-5 miles the second day and maybe 1 mile on the third day. The reason? You are not used to the level of activity and the chafing from sweat and gear you are carrying make you too sore to continue. You need this product! This will keep you from getting chafed to begin with and will also promote healing and allow you to continue!
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This is one of those items that I believe is not only largely unknown but also overlooked as to it's importance. This product will keep you going when otherwise you might have to stop for a while to heal and recover. In an emergency situation, you might not be able to stop! If that happens to you, you will be glad that you packed this item for your trip. It has helped me a lot over the years and I believe it will be a great help to you as well! Thank you for watching, please leave your comments in the section below.
In preparing for a backpacking trip, I learned the causes of a blister are Heat, Moisture, and Friction. If you eliminate one of these, no blisters. So in addition to practice hikes to break in my footwear, I also got thin sock liners to eliminate friction. Wearing two pairs of socks and no blisters. I also heard from seasoned hikers that Preparation H makes a great foot care product because it helps with the pain, swelling and moisture. So I had some with me. I love the Blister band aids, they last for days.
I didn't think to use it though when I had chaffing on my shoulder from the pack. Should have tried maybe.
My chaffing seemed to be caused by hair down there. So a couple days before leaving, I got waxed. An unconventional approach, but it was smooth sailing, easier to spot ticks too. Since I was traveling with a bunch of guys, it seemed better than asking someone else to look. That wouldn't be available in a bug out situation, so maybe a razor or this glide stuff. Some of the guys wore Compression shorts. I didn't tell them my secret.
Another essential item I won't leave without is Chewable Pepto Bismal. I got it for parts of the trail where we had to pack out our own solid waste, and put it into bear cannisters with our food (I avoided that by carrying it in my body), and for any tummy issues from strenuous activity. You don't want diarrhea on the trail.
Hi! 🙂another item forgotten is good manicure and pedicure kit with the basic, nails can be broken and that need the right tool to cut them properly and nail repair kit.
I carry mini Chapsticks for similar usages. It's a flame extender and candle too. Smaller, but big enough.
I have never tried chapsticks, they are definitely smaller. The advantage to the Body Glide is that it is non-greasy and has no wax in it so your skin continues to breathe.
Coconut oil is great too it's natural and has disinfectant properties
Indeed. Thank you for watching!
Anything to make suck less in a bug out is worth its weight in gold. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week
Definitely helps keep some of the bug out issues to an endurable level!
I’ve been using Udderly Smooth udder cream for as long as I can remember, similar idea but the cream is worth its weight in good to me.
Absolutely. This is in my opinion one of the most overlooked areas of the preparedness community.
Everybody listened to this guy he knows what he's talking about
Thanks!
Found it at academy sports 5 yrs ago . Been using it for years now myself .. sent some to my marine stepson .. .. he was happy to find something that stopped the chaffing during marches with 90 lb plus pack .. on some deployments his pack is over 120 lbs .. awesome product ..
It really is an awesome product! Glad you are aware of it already.
I carry one of the plastic cases for contact lenses. In one side, I have some neosporin, maximum strength with pain reliever. Really speeds healing of surface skin-wounds. In the other half of the case, I carry Bag Balm. This comforts and heals chapped lips better than anything I have ever tried.
The contact lens case isn’t big enough to be a First Aid kit. So I call it my half aid kit.
For sores, listers, etc on feet, I use Nu Skin.
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Interesting, "but" I'm old school and I find that the best thing for chafing is good Ole cornstarch. I've found that no other modern products can beet it. But I do enjoy your videos, keep up the good work and God bless you and your family.
Yes, that works quite well! God bless you too!
Anybody who had gotten properly chafed or had a bad blister happen on a long hike knows how important stuff like this is.
Indeed. Thanks for watching!
This is great!!!!! I had an episode with chaffing last week. Getting a bottle today and putting it with my mole skin.
Thank you, it really is excellent stuff!
Thirty years ago when I was doing long distance running we used a similar product (South Africa, can't remember the name.) Very useful.
Absolutely!
Secret Deodorant
Cheap and works better than anything I've ever tried.
You're right, that is the one item I don't carry but worth considering. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad you found the information useful.
You’re right, I don’t have it, but I guarantee it will come in very VERY handy. Especially in the summer, I must get some. Excellent brother.
Thank you, my friend! It can make all the difference!
Great video. I have used "Udderly Smooth" as an anti-chafe cream. This stick would be easier to apply than a tube of cream.
Thanks!
It is certanly good stuff that allows the skin to breath. i simply broke it down by analysis.
Coconut palm oil added to Glycerin. Then to a mixture of fatty alcohols mixed with wax solids and Vitamin E.
Plus Paraffin wax naturally found in sandstone shale, it`s also used in candles and polishes and electrical insulation.
it also contains Glycery Behenate, which is used as a tablet and capsule lubricant. The later is the real magic that makes it all work.
Please beware if you have any nut oil allergies. Stay safe. Sincerely from BB, in the UK
Thanks for the analysis and the heads up on the nut oil allergies! Much appreciated!
You're not lying, I definitely don't have that in my bag lol. After watching this tho I think I might add it
Great! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks James!
You're welcome!
thanks for the video, most women wont admit it but in summer and do a long day hiking can chafe between the legs so bad and this will make so big a difference, thanks again
Thank you for watching, and I'm glad you found the video helpful!
In gonna have to try this. Had surgery a few months ago on a very sensitive "area" and have had problems with chafing and soreness since. Thanks for the recommendation.
It really is a great product. I have been using it for years, especially on multi-day hikes or classes. One application lasts for a couple of days if you don't wash it off with soap and water.
New product to me . Definitely could be handy for some
It's pretty amazing product. Thank you for watching.
Learned to use this hiking in the mountains in New Mexico...
It works good. Crotch itch
Indeed. Thank you for watching!
Awesome, definitely will get some
Keep the videos coming
It is truly effective!
Great tip ! I think I still Have some or something similar from Last year when I went scuba diving. ( Easier to slip on and off the wet suit. )
Going to add it Now. Thanks man !
You're welcome! Glad you liked it!
Hands down Secret Deodorant for women, best for this! All construction guys know this and keep it in their trucks. Secret powder fresh will save boys when making a beach trip!😂
Hi James!! Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I really need that product!! Didn’t know it existed!!👍🏿💯❤️🇺🇸 loving your channel and content brother!!👍🏿💯
You're very welcome!
Excellent
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve been using this stuff for at least 10 years now. I walk 15 miles a day at my job, and it keep everything running smooth.
When I start to feel the chafe, I sneak into the bathroom and give myself an “oil change”. Ten hours later I’m still going strong. I wish I worked for them.
It's definitely good stuff!
Cornstarch also works well as an anti-chafe (as well as in cooking!)
Indeed!
Good info, thanks and take care.
Thank you!
Man I wish I would have known that was out there back when I wore boxers, I had a few too many calluses
It's a really handy item for long walks!
Chafing is terrible, I carry gold bond, to help me heal. It amazing how fast the stuff helps you recover overnight.
Excellent!
Got a 2gal garden sprayer for shower . Recliner on wheels for relaxing in camp . If I had power I would install a pizza oven in the base of the recliner , and maybe an excentric on a motor for relaxing vibration ( aids in digestion) .
Lol. Right!
@@WayPointSurvival just smoothing the edges . 😜
Vaseline works pretty good also
True, it's just greasy feeling.
Petroleum jelly serves as well, has more uses, and is cheaper.
It can definitely help.
Great info I will give it a try.
Excellent!
Thank you for the recommendation!
Thanks for the information, never heard of this product before. Plan to get some.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!
No one talks about stuff like this on other channels
Thanks for watching, and glad you're enjoying the channel!
If you’re a bigger guy, this stuff is a life saver
Absolutely!
Thanks for the Info! Time to do some shopping!
You're welcome!
I like this idea I’ve not used it but I’ll be adding this to my kits
Thank you!
Aquaphor 👍
James, thanks for sharing, never heard of it, I'll look for it 👍
You're welcome!
That is a great idea my friend! Thanks for the tip
You're welcome! Glad you liked it!
Interesting. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, glad you liked it!
Thank you for a nother awesome viedo James keep up the awesome work
You're welcome, my friend! And thank you!
Baby cream zinc oxide is what we pack a little messy. Would like to try this product.
This is definitely not messy and very easy to apply.
Great tip brother. Here in the south we have a product like that. I believe it's called " Anti Monkey's Butt " Seriously. They say it's awesome for chaffing.
Thank you, Chief! I have heard of that product as well but have never used it.
Great tip brother.
Thank you, Chief!
I keep Doc Spartan combat ready ointment in my bags. I haven't tried Body Glide yet.
I think that you would really like it!
The one item I never hear of in a first aid kit is....(no one wants to bring it up so I will), dun-da-da-da ...Preparation H. Get it in your aid kit!
Thank you for watching.
I always have Preparation H in my first aid kit. It's the best burn cream you could ever find.
I wonder if it has petroleum jelly
and
acts as a flame extender?
That I don't know. Good question!
Already have it in 3 kits lol
Excellent!
Get a small tin of Bag Balm
NOT 10$ in the UK!!! Ouch, way too much, was going to buy straight away even if it was a direct coversion i.e £10... It's £30! ~37.5$
Ouch is right! Hopefully you can find it from another supplier locally where it is more reasonably priced.
У нас такого нет в магазинах
Look in sports stores for anti chafing stick.
I have really enjoyed your channel but this kind of product is mentioned all of the time by hikers, just maybe not survivalists. You can buy a cheaper version of this at almost every pharmacy and grocery store, Gold Bond Friction Defense. But both of these glide sticks are runny with sweat and clothing friction, and they are terrible for skin that has already chafed.
Trust me on these recommendations. I have tried a 20+ products during the last decade for soccer and 15-25 mile hikes per day. I've moved on from glide sticks whose primary active ingredient is dimethicone. The best overall products contain zinc oxide between 10-40%, mainly diaper rash products. They are not only preventative, they are the best chafe healing products. However, zinc oxide sucks to work with because you can only remove it from your hands with clothing friction, soap doesn't work. So I prefer balms/salves with mixtures of beeswax and petrolatum for chafe prevention. My two favorite products are Trail Toes and Hiker Goo. They literally stay on your feet and inner thighs all day even during rainstorms. My main two points are this: the best preventative products have high beeswax % and the best healing products have high zinc oxide %. I would avoid products that only have dimethicone as the active ingredient because it is typically a low% of more water soluble inactive ingredients and as a result rubs off too easily.
Thank you so much for your input and experience! I do know that a lot survival minded people are not aware of these kinds of products which is why I made the video. In my experience, I have not found the Body Glide to be runny at all and it stays on for several days until I wash it off with soap and water. But, regardless, thank you for mentioning the other products, as others may wish to try them as well. Also, thank you for for your kind comments and for watching the channel!
@@WayPointSurvival I completely understand that, these types of items are more familiar with ultra hikers and trail runners. I'm not saying it doesn't work, I actually have 4 sticks of the Gold Bond version lying around my house and car. I still use it and it works, but I find these sticks area less effective than the other products I mentioned. Especially for high aerobic/friction activities when they rub off faster. I think my main issue with the sticks is they contain ingredients that sting when applied to chafed skin, while the diaper rash and salves are purposely formulated to both prevent chafing and protect chafed areas. The sticks only work for prevention.
Something I forgot is Leukotape. This stuff is perfect for heels and foot balls, but is extremely sticky. Once you put it on, it stays on for days. Very popular item with long distance hikers and ultra runners. I have some but do not use it much since I day hike often and don't want to wear the tape for days.
would vaseline do the same thing ? I have used that for chafing before.
It will, but it will rub off and it has to be continually reapplied. Plus it's greasy. This product will stay on for a couple of days maybe as long as 3 days and is very effective. I think it pretty far out classes Vaseline, even though that does work.
I cant find any where around here I went to our local sporting goods store and they didn't carry it !!!!
Sorry to hear that. You can order it from Amazon. There is a link in the video description box. It really is an awesome product!
I keep stick deoderant for chaffing.
Doesn't work quite as well but would help.
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Thank you!
Now I disagree, sorry. I'm not only bushcrafting, but I am also an extreme minimalist. And I think, (an ód can firmly declare based oon my personal experiences, too...) that the extravirgin coconut oil is also perfect, and on the same time even EATABLE, which is very useful in emergency situation! An even better solution is, the PURE TALLOW. That is, the tallow which is rendered by I myself... Just think about it please, neither cavemen nor medieval people couldn't have such an artificial concoction presented in the video, sorry...
However cavemen and medieval people didn't have thick thighs that rub together when they walk. This is something modern people absolutely do need.