Video Notes: 1. This is a long one, so there are chapters if you'd like to skip around. 2. I added hand sanitizer, forgetting there was already some in the first-aid kit. Oh well.
I’d like to thank You for doing these ..there very helpful in trying to decide if want to invest in these items ..I’m sure it’s not all fun ..appreciate it
As someone who has watched quite a bit of your content and a couple others as far as survival kit type content one of my takeaways simply put is that getting a kit like this that gives you a great bag with a solid customizable storage roll seems to be the best option. It would be pretty interesting to see you customize this same bag for a non survival related kit. It could be something like at travel kit or a kit revolving around more comfort items.
I appreciate the channel, but I'm sorry, this video is bad. For two simple reasons: You presented the products, without criticism and without added value. For you, literally, the bag can be improved by adding things or by exchanging products with better ones, but at no time do you question the existence of certain things. My analysis as a survival expert with 500+ expeditions under my belt: The medical bag is too big, a red pouch would be much better. The paramedic scissors are of no use in case of evacuation or survival compared to a Victorinox scissors. A bottle of disinfectant is way too big, a plastic vial would be much better, tweezers, really? we are talking about survival here. Everything else is ok, but in too great a quantity. It lacks tick tweezers and water purification tablets when you have none left/the water is muddy making straws useless. Nothing is useful for survival in terms of hygiene, but you don't say anything. Survival toothbrushes in plastic boxes, really? and even if you want to brush your teeth, a full-size brush is useless, and there is enough toothpaste for 2 weeks. Sheet soap and toilet paper are ok. The criticism on the fire kit is ok, the firesteel is good for survival, but with the slightest rain it's over. For the shelter, a groundsheet is missing. Without a groundsheet, the cold will transfer from the ground to your body and it's guaranteed hypothermia, so very poorly thought out (even if the rest is ok) then, the combo tool is good, but you don't test the low-breath whistle, which makes it really useful in case of survival. But above all, the most serious thing is that you dare to assume that the filter bottle works, without testing it at a single moment (with syrup water, just to see if the sugar, or the coloring passes or not). You tell people that this system works, without proof of a recognized brand, or without testing, while it is a tool that can save lives, or take them. and there, the biggest problem that proves that you have never been in a survival situation, the improvement part. No, adding more components to the hygiene module will not make it useful in case of survival. the sticks that give too little light to illuminate are of no interest, and even if they are of quality, which are bright enough, it is useless if you have a lamp and a headlamp as backup. for the fire module, the additions are ok. The matches and the lighter, yes, the rest, meh. cotton is much more effective. Besides, this is where I also see that you have not experienced real survival, the lighter is not the easy way to light a fire, at the slightest wind, rain, it's dead. and in normal conditions, the flame does not burn strongly, it's quite annoying. Storm matches are. in case of rain, wind, or in normal weather, they burn strongly 10 to 30 seconds (it depends on the size), allowing you to light without any worries. the garbage bag does not replace an inflatable mattress at all. It has no clear interest, protecting our equipment from the ground we don't care, it's survival. An inflatable mattress is the minimum to avoid hypothermia, a sleeping bag will also help greatly, but survival blankets will save you from hypothermia if that's all you have (and an inflatable mattress). for the tools module, it's pretty ok, the fishing kit is useless for 72 hours. For longer, why not, keep it in a metal box, no, plastic would be ok. No bag because of the amecon. But again, you have to know how to use it, it's very particular. The victorinox is not a real knife, it's a multi-tool. It's either that or the multi-tool, both are useless (and I recommend the victorinox). A real knife is a knife that is a lever that also cuts, that's a real survival kit knife. And that was a small mistake, but it was okay except that the saw... Seriously? why not a pickaxe too? And an axe? No but. It's a survival kit, not a kit to build a chalet, you will NEVER need to cut down a tree 5cm in diameter+ in case of survival. And the victorinox can cut everything below, it's zero use. For the end, you add again in hygiene... THE MOST USELESS in case of survival. No addition of tick tweezers (big mistake), addition of alcohol (no interest, we are talking about survival, not comfort, if you add more you might as well add freeze-dried food or cereal bars).
(My apologies this is long but it’ll hopefully help those just getting started) My micro PSK is a repurposed Stanley pocket tackle box (fly fishing) from the early ‘60’s. It’s 1 inch bigger than a large iPhone. 2 inches deep. Fits easily in a back pocket. The idea is to have extensive capabilities while adventuring, even and especially when wearing only lightly layered clothing. •Gerber Dime •Leatherman Micra •Case whittling tool •Kershaw folder knife •Space pen •kevlar thread •Whirlpack water bag •ferro rod •chrome peanut lighter •Spectra braided 6lb fishing line •Rite in Rain paper •Titanium toothpick •Wysee personal towel tablets •Green tea caffeine extract tablets 300mg •micro whistle •O Light mini •6 complete sets of fishing tackle: swivel, split shot, hook •6 extra hooks •3 small eye lag screws (sapling fishing pole) •4 small zip ties •brass wire •button compass •2 large steel safety pins •German manufactured tweezers •Vaseline impregnated cotton •Sisal tinder string •Rx meds & OTC meds •misc bandaids •styptic powder •2 alcohol pads •tiny tube of quickclot •small roll of Gorilla tape •American made sewing needles •4 common buttons •2 pre-‘64 quarters •$100 bill All the smaller miscellaneous items are secured in color coded spun aluminum tubes, with screw-on caps. This keeps such a small container organized and not so overloaded that it’s a pain to dig something out. I’ve no idea what the gear adds up to but with the cost of the vintage box ($29) at an antique store I’d guess that losing it plus the cash and silver would easily be a $600 hit. If I’m relying on a small 2 pound box, if it’s my last line of defense (along with a steel bottle, a belt knife, neatly folded contractors bag and an e-bivy bag) I’ll err on the side of over-investing when it comes to cost. My life is worth it. For those who may want to adopt a similar backpack-less approach Amazon sells hip flask style, single wall bottles, up to 64 ounces, that ride nicely in an adult male’s back pocket. Creates a balance to the PSK in the other back pocket. This low key approach is great for casual nature walks, beach exploring, dates, wilderness picnics and even skiing/snowboarding. On excursions where I choose to wear a small pack as well, the aforementioned items (along with more thermoregulation layers, a solid ultralight tarp, headlamp and plenty of calories) complete the next step up, with only a few minutes needed to prep. On bigger multi day trips the PSK rides in a fanny pack positioned over the upper pelvis, under a 70L Osprey backpack hip belt. Another hack that’s saved many-a-trip is choosing a boonie style hat or bucket hat with a mosquito head net and bandana secured in the crown. Always add a couple Bics throughout available pockets. Definitely recommend building modular components that can be added or subtracted as the case may be. Best wishes to everyone who is bit by this same, strange bug.
Welcome back. I absolutely love the customisation you do for the various kits. This one in particular made it a good solid kit. You put a small stove and many fire sources but no pot or mug that you could use as yet another way of purifying water or a morale-boosting coffee. It's always opinions 😁 Seriously though love your channel, always a great watch and have learned so much that I've used in my own kits and bags. Thanks for your effort and investment, you must spend a fortune on gear.
I like all of your additions, especially the whiskey. W.C.Fields said that in case of snake bites he always kept with him a bottle of whiskey ....and a snake. I thought it was funny that you had such fascination over the razor blade. That was just a plain old double edged razor blade that every man used in a "safety" razor to shave with, back when I was a kid. It was the technological step up from the straight razor (hince the term "safety razor") and the precursor to the disposable razor with 2, 3, 4, blades to give a closer, smoother shave. Much sharper than a single edged blade, but with less utility, IMO
Great review of a decent starter kit. I would definitely ad a fixed blade knife and some additional cordage. I might hang a Sierra cup on the outside of the pack. Keep the reviews coming.
I was thinking of tea lights just as you added them. The headlamp is always a good idea to keep your hands free. I'm surprised they only put a single whistle in. Each person should get one. Some PPE like masks, work gloves, eyewear would also be a great addition to keep those lungs, fingers, and eyes safe.
35:17 I suggest turning the striker surface AWAY from the matches to face the wall of the container. Vibration from being bounced in a moving vehicle or carried while hiking or running might cause an accidental ignition of a match due to rubbing against the striker. I always packed my match container this way.
very nice to see a pretty decent kit. There were fewer items than most cheap kits out there but at least smart choices were made. Your upgrade was top notch
That is a good kit for the price. The bag looks nice and the organization is awesome. There are a lot of kits that go for double the price and they are half as good
Good stuff Eric. There is a lot to like in this kit and I think it is worth the money. One major positive is that there is plenty of available space for personal upgrades. I would probably make room for a Mora blade in mine, probably the Basic model.
A store had just the case of a kit you reviewed before. If I had the orange kit roll from this bag I'd toss in Leathermans, Bahco, and other quality gear. I love the roll out and see everything in it's place. No guessing when you need a flashlight or fire kit.
If you find yourself in a situation to need a survival kit nothing will depress you fasterthen those lifeboat rations it would be good to see some freeze dried meals it wouldn't increase the weight much and the morale boost of having a hot decent tasting meal would be a real boost along with a few of those three in one coffee things.
Brilliant! I'm from South Wales (next-door to that there england) and have used your video to make a 72hr bag for the wet wild Welsh terrain. Diolch/thanks, Taffy Nige 🤘✌️
I have seen a lot of these videos and I have to say this is one of the best you augmented that off the shelf survival kit in an extremely positive way I don’t know if there’s anything else you could’ve added to it except maybe some words of wisdom like a small survival manualmaybe something you might want to read to keep a positive attitude when things have gone bad whether that be religious or something you might’ve written yourself I think you know what I’m talking about anyway bravo great job. I really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much.
Cool kit. Love the add ins. It's great seeing you back in action. How big is the water bottle? It doesn't look like it would hold 32 ounces to work with the purification tablets. The fire pouch was lame though. What are the odds that someone who just grabs a kit off the shelf would know how to use a ferro rod? And then there's no tinder. They should at least write a note telling people they need to add a Bic.
First and foremost I like what you do with these kits. While with most of your videos I agree 100% this one once again I love what you've done with it however one thing you may wanna take into consideration is the weight of the bag. But at the same time there were a lot of items in this one I personally would call luxury items. But overall great job keep em rolling.
Nice cool set BUT i don't exactly like this idea of general pouch in a sack-like bag (of course it has some advantages). Also you add this stove but there's nothing to cook in, no canteen, no mug, no coffee tin. But as always it was fun to watch and hear Your opinion. Cheers
For medication I would remove the benadryl and use a modern non-drowsy antihistamine. The benadryl stays in your system for several days. Pilots aren't allowed to fly if they have taken benadryl in the past 60 hours. I just know any added drowsyness would not help a survival situation. Love that you're back to it! Also just a side note, I like these videos way more than those overpriced scam kits.
A straight blade knife , think like lightweight like mora or similar, a light weight sharpening system of some sort, 2 bug headsets, 2 pair of lightweight gloves w/ carabiner for hanging them when not in use, a full size bug net for sleeping, Maybe a small firearm if your so inclined w/ extra mag or ammo, not much else that I can think of. Thx for the vid
In the hygiene I add a folding digger (for the cat hole) and a lighter to burn the TP. Which means I have two lighters, the other in the fire kit. In the fire I would also add a contractor’s pencil sharpener. Stick the fat wood in it and it makes great shavings! In the tools I would add a fix blade knife. There isn’t a thing I would take out of the things you added. Never thought about the tiny stove!
I love the kit and your additions. Did that Amazon Basics saw fit? Does it have a lanyard hole to attach to the outside? (I use hair bands, put it through the molle so some sticks out both sides then put the item over the molle and snap the top part of the loop over the top of the item and likewise the bottom. Holds great.) For something long you can use two a couple of spaces apart.
I have a flashlight identical to the one in the kit but has a different brand name. Definitely not very bright, but would be just fine if that’s all you had. Just for giggles and grins, I cranked it to see how well it charges a phone. It took several minutes get just an additional 1%. Not much but could save you life.
Adding whiskey may be a comfort item, but warming up is the opposite of what alcohol does to you. As it evaporates faster than water, it lowers the body temperature. So it's exactly not what you want if you are cold.
27:23 since you’re using those nice several mil thick baggies there’s no such thing as having too many. Heck a couple times I put a Ziplock on each foot to remedy wet boots. The bag you chose for the sunscreen would probably carry an extra pint of water
I would add a metal container so you can boil water. Something a British army mess tin and you could probably pack your water sachets inside it so it doesn't actually take up much space. It would go with your ration stove
Not bad. I like the addition of the MRE stove, but you don't have anything to cook in on top of that stove in there. Maybe some heavy duty tinfoil to make a bowl if a metal cup won't fit in there.
Building survival kits is not cheap even if you buy increments of 10 and use cheap items, that all adds up to a lot. If you buy increments of 100 then yeah probably. Shipping isn't cheap either
considering that you may have to bet your life on the equipment I willingly pay extra for good or at least decent equipment, like my grab bag, just cutting tools I have Mora garberg, Leatherman wave+ and Victorinox farmer X alox, compass i have a brunton and a Silva... yes expensive but some places I go fishing are remote enough that even if I was able to contact authorities (forget phone, you need radio transiever, and not just a hand held VHF) a helicopter rescue is minimum two hours away...
@@frankyturrizo4240 probably, i just like the thicker blade and better awl, would be great to have a Tweezer and needle in the alox shell so as usual you gain some and loose some
Thanks for posting this. Do you think those crank lights / radios are legit? A lot of them have an internal battery that will run 6-8 hours or so, but the cranking does nothing - it's either completely fake or so slow it's useless. Have you ever run one of these down so they're completely dead and then using just the hand crank tested it? Just curious.
Hi I've just started to watch your videos and I've learned so much! I'm In the process of putting my own kit together and had an idea to give back to you if you hadn't heard it before...I've been testing waterproof paper and found that if I use artist's watercolour paper, you can write on it wet or dry with pencil and it won't disintegrate,even when it's soaked in water. Could be a cheaper alternative to buying waterproof paper? Love your videos..thanks! Peter
Convenience! Yes. Spend 4 hours (at $15/hr value of your time) to research and pack the kit =$60 BEFORE purchasing the gear. And don’t forget, electricity, paying for Internet access, s/h fees. Or, if going to the stores to purchase on your own, your car payment, gasoline, and then when you get everything all back home, you’re mortgage or rent to store the items in your home, heating says that the water doesn’t freeze in the package, and remember health insurance in case you cut your finger off while packing up those razor blades😂❤
Food might be physiologically the least important component, but in a survival situation the mental/emotional benefit of having something to eat shouldn't be underestimated.
I completely agree. Having done a few 5-6 days fasts in my adult life the only thing I can think of that would make days 2 and 3 of zero caloric intake worse would be a scary survival situation and screaming caffeine withdrawal headache
If we were buying a new vehicle and the salesperson said “We offer four seatbelt options. The best is this here. Saves lives 94% of the time. Next is this. It’s got an 86% rating for lives saved. Then there’s this option. It saves just over half of accident victims at 51%. The economy model is-well, it breaks a lot. In fact it only saves 2 out of 10 people who get into a serious accident “ Who among us would even consider going for anything other than the highest quality possible?
Likely that people couldn't make exactly the same kit as cheaply as they think as the companies that make these things will be getting very good discounts on bulk purchases of the gear inside them. 140 bucks really isn't a lot of money but then here in Australia it's probably close to double that.
These "all in one"kits are great starting points..... but ppl who think about buying it and not adding anything is crazy....having good quality medical equipment there is no substitute...especially with tourniquets and other life saving equipment... we just make them better by adding better tools..leatherman stuff better hygiene supplies better medical stuff....and a titanium stove and a couple ways to filter water...
I'm sorry to be that girl but "whiskey if you're cold" in a survival situation is a horrible choice. Alcohol gives you the sensation of feeling hotter but it actually lowers your body temperature. Not an issue at home but if you're outside already fighting the cold this could be a very bad idea to drink on top of that.
“Alcohol can give you a false sense of warming up while putting you at greater risk of cold exposure and other health issues.”⛔️‼️🥃 I realize he said it for humor, as it’s mostly just a comfort item when sitting around a campfire😊.
On some level all of these premade kits seem unserious exercises in what can go into a kit at the lowest price. In light of all the hurricanes that have made land fall this year, It's a mistake to limit your survivablity to a premade kit. While I do appreciate that you are kitbashing these, they are still ill prepared for the pandemonium left in the wake of a Helene type hurricane. Is it time to get serious? What items would you want if you were stranded on the top of your roof waiting to be rescued? laser pointer? Bull horn? Inflatable raft? Wet suit and Scuba gear?
That light radio is okay in a jam, we acquired one from somewhere. Not great on the phone charging claim, havent tried mine but it will not charge my wifes iphone.
Perhaps, plugged in, it would just allow you to operate an otherwise dead phone? Even if it only does that, that could be life changing in an emergency...
Decent starter, after you include your extras. But we all know the items are not worth the price, especially when you can build your own with stuff at home. And yes the climate conditions will dictate the types of clothing layers, and other things needed.
Tip when demoing products Example the saw on the multi tool you said its alright but you only touched it and did not try it out on a task to truly see how it works
@@leighrate Water can become quickly more unavailable than shelter. Once someone chastised me about air. You know, 3 minutes. I replied "who is going to carry an air tank around." Their response: Face Mask? Hmm. OK.
"You're paying for the convenience" NO. In literally anything else you would expect to get a bundle deal. They are a company able to purchase at wholesale and pass on the savings to their customer like literally every other type of product does. If you can build a better kit for the same price with better quality tools, then they are scamming you. People need to start setting higher expectations or the quality of products will just keep degrading as it has been my whole life.
I saw on Amazon, there's a Bride's Emergency Kit for her wedding day. It's by Shemergency. It has some practical stuff in it. Your fiancee might appreciate it.😀👰
Video Notes:
1. This is a long one, so there are chapters if you'd like to skip around.
2. I added hand sanitizer, forgetting there was already some in the first-aid kit. Oh well.
i don't think You can have too much of that stuff in unfriendly enviroment
I’d like to thank You for doing these ..there very helpful in trying to decide if want to invest in these items ..I’m sure it’s not all fun ..appreciate it
I would have added it anyway. Alcohol base sanitizer makes for an excellent firestarter/flame extender.
As someone who has watched quite a bit of your content and a couple others as far as survival kit type content one of my takeaways simply put is that getting a kit like this that gives you a great bag with a solid customizable storage roll seems to be the best option. It would be pretty interesting to see you customize this same bag for a non survival related kit. It could be something like at travel kit or a kit revolving around more comfort items.
I appreciate the channel, but I'm sorry, this video is bad.
For two simple reasons: You presented the products, without criticism and without added value. For you, literally, the bag can be improved by adding things or by exchanging products with better ones, but at no time do you question the existence of certain things.
My analysis as a survival expert with 500+ expeditions under my belt:
The medical bag is too big, a red pouch would be much better. The paramedic scissors are of no use in case of evacuation or survival compared to a Victorinox scissors. A bottle of disinfectant is way too big, a plastic vial would be much better, tweezers, really? we are talking about survival here. Everything else is ok, but in too great a quantity. It lacks tick tweezers and water purification tablets when you have none left/the water is muddy making straws useless.
Nothing is useful for survival in terms of hygiene, but you don't say anything. Survival toothbrushes in plastic boxes, really? and even if you want to brush your teeth, a full-size brush is useless, and there is enough toothpaste for 2 weeks. Sheet soap and toilet paper are ok.
The criticism on the fire kit is ok, the firesteel is good for survival, but with the slightest rain it's over.
For the shelter, a groundsheet is missing. Without a groundsheet, the cold will transfer from the ground to your body and it's guaranteed hypothermia, so very poorly thought out (even if the rest is ok)
then, the combo tool is good, but you don't test the low-breath whistle, which makes it really useful in case of survival. But above all, the most serious thing is that you dare to assume that the filter bottle works, without testing it at a single moment (with syrup water, just to see if the sugar, or the coloring passes or not). You tell people that this system works, without proof of a recognized brand, or without testing, while it is a tool that can save lives, or take them.
and there, the biggest problem that proves that you have never been in a survival situation, the improvement part.
No, adding more components to the hygiene module will not make it useful in case of survival. the sticks that give too little light to illuminate are of no interest, and even if they are of quality, which are bright enough, it is useless if you have a lamp and a headlamp as backup.
for the fire module, the additions are ok. The matches and the lighter, yes, the rest, meh. cotton is much more effective.
Besides, this is where I also see that you have not experienced real survival, the lighter is not the easy way to light a fire, at the slightest wind, rain, it's dead. and in normal conditions, the flame does not burn strongly, it's quite annoying. Storm matches are. in case of rain, wind, or in normal weather, they burn strongly 10 to 30 seconds (it depends on the size), allowing you to light without any worries. the garbage bag does not replace an inflatable mattress at all. It has no clear interest, protecting our equipment from the ground we don't care, it's survival. An inflatable mattress is the minimum to avoid hypothermia, a sleeping bag will also help greatly, but survival blankets will save you from hypothermia if that's all you have (and an inflatable mattress).
for the tools module, it's pretty ok, the fishing kit is useless for 72 hours. For longer, why not, keep it in a metal box, no, plastic would be ok. No bag because of the amecon. But again, you have to know how to use it, it's very particular.
The victorinox is not a real knife, it's a multi-tool. It's either that or the multi-tool, both are useless (and I recommend the victorinox). A real knife is a knife that is a lever that also cuts, that's a real survival kit knife.
And that was a small mistake, but it was okay
except that the saw... Seriously? why not a pickaxe too? And an axe? No but. It's a survival kit, not a kit to build a chalet, you will NEVER need to cut down a tree 5cm in diameter+ in case of survival. And the victorinox can cut everything below, it's zero use.
For the end, you add again in hygiene... THE MOST USELESS in case of survival. No addition of tick tweezers (big mistake), addition of alcohol (no interest, we are talking about survival, not comfort, if you add more you might as well add freeze-dried food or cereal bars).
(My apologies this is long but it’ll hopefully help those just getting started)
My micro PSK is a repurposed Stanley pocket tackle box (fly fishing) from the early ‘60’s. It’s 1 inch bigger than a large iPhone. 2 inches deep. Fits easily in a back pocket. The idea is to have extensive capabilities while adventuring, even and especially when wearing only lightly layered clothing.
•Gerber Dime
•Leatherman Micra
•Case whittling tool
•Kershaw folder knife
•Space pen
•kevlar thread
•Whirlpack water bag
•ferro rod
•chrome peanut lighter
•Spectra braided 6lb fishing line
•Rite in Rain paper
•Titanium toothpick
•Wysee personal towel tablets
•Green tea caffeine extract tablets 300mg
•micro whistle
•O Light mini
•6 complete sets of fishing tackle: swivel, split shot, hook
•6 extra hooks
•3 small eye lag screws (sapling fishing pole)
•4 small zip ties
•brass wire
•button compass
•2 large steel safety pins
•German manufactured tweezers
•Vaseline impregnated cotton
•Sisal tinder string
•Rx meds & OTC meds
•misc bandaids
•styptic powder
•2 alcohol pads
•tiny tube of quickclot
•small roll of Gorilla tape
•American made sewing needles
•4 common buttons
•2 pre-‘64 quarters
•$100 bill
All the smaller miscellaneous items are secured in color coded spun aluminum tubes, with screw-on caps. This keeps such a small container organized and not so overloaded that it’s a pain to dig something out.
I’ve no idea what the gear adds up to but with the cost of the vintage box ($29) at an antique store I’d guess that losing it plus the cash and silver would easily be a $600 hit.
If I’m relying on a small 2 pound box, if it’s my last line of defense (along with a steel bottle, a belt knife, neatly folded contractors bag and an e-bivy bag) I’ll err on the side of over-investing when it comes to cost. My life is worth it. For those who may want to adopt a similar backpack-less approach Amazon sells hip flask style, single wall bottles, up to 64 ounces, that ride nicely in an adult male’s back pocket. Creates a balance to the PSK in the other back pocket.
This low key approach is great for casual nature walks, beach exploring, dates, wilderness picnics and even skiing/snowboarding. On excursions where I choose to wear a small pack as well, the aforementioned items (along with more thermoregulation layers, a solid ultralight tarp, headlamp and plenty of calories) complete the next step up, with only a few minutes needed to prep. On bigger multi day trips the PSK rides in a fanny pack positioned over the upper pelvis, under a 70L Osprey backpack hip belt. Another hack that’s saved many-a-trip is choosing a boonie style hat or bucket hat with a mosquito head net and bandana secured in the crown. Always add a couple Bics throughout available pockets.
Definitely recommend building modular components that can be added or subtracted as the case may be. Best wishes to everyone who is bit by this same, strange bug.
So glad you're back , I really enjoy watching your videos!!!
I probably would have added a fixed blade knife, and you forgot the Jolly Ranchers. Love your videos, glad to see your making them again.
Not too bad for a semi-budget off-the-shelf kit! Once you get your upgrades it's solid. Thanks!
2 videos within 10 days! awesome!!
Welcome back. I absolutely love the customisation you do for the various kits. This one in particular made it a good solid kit. You put a small stove and many fire sources but no pot or mug that you could use as yet another way of purifying water or a morale-boosting coffee. It's always opinions 😁 Seriously though love your channel, always a great watch and have learned so much that I've used in my own kits and bags. Thanks for your effort and investment, you must spend a fortune on gear.
I like all of your additions, especially the whiskey. W.C.Fields said that in case of snake bites he always kept with him a bottle of whiskey ....and a snake.
I thought it was funny that you had such fascination over the razor blade. That was just a plain old double edged razor blade that every man used in a "safety" razor to shave with, back when I was a kid. It was the technological step up from the straight razor (hince the term "safety razor") and the precursor to the disposable razor with 2, 3, 4, blades to give a closer, smoother shave. Much sharper than a single edged blade, but with less utility, IMO
Great review of a decent starter kit. I would definitely ad a fixed blade knife and some additional cordage. I might hang a Sierra cup on the outside of the pack.
Keep the reviews coming.
Thats one of the best reviews you have done. Especially the add on stuff. I build my own kits so your input is very helpful. Thanks
Congrats on getting married 🎊
And great video as always
I was thinking of tea lights just as you added them. The headlamp is always a good idea to keep your hands free. I'm surprised they only put a single whistle in. Each person should get one. Some PPE like masks, work gloves, eyewear would also be a great addition to keep those lungs, fingers, and eyes safe.
One of the better kits that you've reviewed, for the price.
No coffee pack? Metal cup might be a good add. If you lived a little further north a couple of handwarmers
these handwarmers are tricky, after few years in storage they're not as effective as they should
35:17 I suggest turning the striker surface AWAY from the matches to face the wall of the container. Vibration from being bounced in a moving vehicle or carried while hiking or running might cause an accidental ignition of a match due to rubbing against the striker. I always packed my match container this way.
very nice to see a pretty decent kit. There were fewer items than most cheap kits out there but at least smart choices were made. Your upgrade was top notch
That is a good kit for the price. The bag looks nice and the organization is awesome. There are a lot of kits that go for double the price and they are half as good
Good stuff Eric. There is a lot to like in this kit and I think it is worth the money. One major positive is that there is plenty of available space for personal upgrades. I would probably make room for a Mora blade in mine, probably the Basic model.
another great video. a molle sheath for the saw and attach on the d-loops on the outside
Love your UA-cam channel.
A store had just the case of a kit you reviewed before. If I had the orange kit roll from this bag I'd toss in Leathermans, Bahco, and other quality gear. I love the roll out and see everything in it's place. No guessing when you need a flashlight or fire kit.
If you find yourself in a situation to need a survival kit nothing will depress you fasterthen those lifeboat rations it would be good to see some freeze dried meals it wouldn't increase the weight much and the morale boost of having a hot decent tasting meal would be a real boost along with a few of those three in one coffee things.
It’s not the weight it’s the space. Not a whole lot of room. Thanks
I agree.
Brilliant! I'm from South Wales (next-door to that there england) and have used your video to make a 72hr bag for the wet wild Welsh terrain. Diolch/thanks, Taffy Nige 🤘✌️
I have seen a lot of these videos and I have to say this is one of the best you augmented that off the shelf survival kit in an extremely positive way I don’t know if there’s anything else you could’ve added to it except maybe some words of wisdom like a small survival manualmaybe something you might want to read to keep a positive attitude when things have gone bad whether that be religious or something you might’ve written yourself I think you know what I’m talking about anyway bravo great job. I really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much.
Thanks!
Please sell kitbashed survival packs!! We would buy them! Ship to the UK please. Thank you for the videos, amazing as always.
Thinking about it, but not sure it’s a practical idea. They’d end up being very expensive.
@KitbashedSurvival we want to see you do an Altoid kit! Lol
Another great review. My favorite add-ons were the whiskey and glow sticks.
After you were done with this kit it’s outstanding imo
Cool kit. Love the add ins. It's great seeing you back in action. How big is the water bottle? It doesn't look like it would hold 32 ounces to work with the purification tablets. The fire pouch was lame though. What are the odds that someone who just grabs a kit off the shelf would know how to use a ferro rod? And then there's no tinder. They should at least write a note telling people they need to add a Bic.
Watching your videos is always time well spent. Thank you!!
First and foremost I like what you do with these kits. While with most of your videos I agree 100% this one once again I love what you've done with it however one thing you may wanna take into consideration is the weight of the bag. But at the same time there were a lot of items in this one I personally would call luxury items. But overall great job keep em rolling.
Nice cool set BUT i don't exactly like this idea of general pouch in a sack-like bag (of course it has some advantages). Also you add this stove but there's nothing to cook in, no canteen, no mug, no coffee tin. But as always it was fun to watch and hear Your opinion.
Cheers
Not a bad kit to start with. And you made it better.
Awesome video, and I agree nice kit. But out of curiosity what would it cost to build that kit, with those items on your own?
For medication I would remove the benadryl and use a modern non-drowsy antihistamine. The benadryl stays in your system for several days. Pilots aren't allowed to fly if they have taken benadryl in the past 60 hours. I just know any added drowsyness would not help a survival situation. Love that you're back to it! Also just a side note, I like these videos way more than those overpriced scam kits.
good. especially it has packed water in it.
A straight blade knife , think like lightweight like mora or similar, a light weight sharpening system of
some sort, 2 bug headsets, 2 pair of lightweight gloves w/ carabiner for hanging them when not in use, a full size bug net for sleeping, Maybe a small firearm if your so inclined w/ extra mag or ammo, not much else that I can think of. Thx for the vid
Glad to see ya back !!!
You maybe better off turning the match striker where it's against the container wall. Less chance of friction against the match heads.
In the hygiene I add a folding digger (for the cat hole) and a lighter to burn the TP. Which means I have two lighters, the other in the fire kit. In the fire I would also add a contractor’s pencil sharpener. Stick the fat wood in it and it makes great shavings! In the tools I would add a fix blade knife. There isn’t a thing I would take out of the things you added. Never thought about the tiny stove!
Good kit but you need to turn the matches striker away from the matches , and always add super glue and a sewing needle.
I had the "Wings of Life" which I completely tore apart and repacked. It's hanging around here somewhere.
Me too. Did a video on it
I love the kit and your additions. Did that Amazon Basics saw fit? Does it have a lanyard hole to attach to the outside? (I use hair bands, put it through the molle so some sticks out both sides then put the item over the molle and snap the top part of the loop over the top of the item and likewise the bottom. Holds great.) For something long you can use two a couple of spaces apart.
09:05 That toothbrush set is what is sold at Daiso Japan.
I have a flashlight identical to the one in the kit but has a different brand name. Definitely not very bright, but would be just fine if that’s all you had. Just for giggles and grins, I cranked it to see how well it charges a phone. It took several minutes get just an additional 1%. Not much but could save you life.
Don't have a red surround. It looks like it's already been watched!
Adding whiskey may be a comfort item, but warming up is the opposite of what alcohol does to you. As it evaporates faster than water, it lowers the body temperature. So it's exactly not what you want if you are cold.
Very good.
I do like the survival kit bashing.
27:23 since you’re using those nice several mil thick baggies there’s no such thing as having too many. Heck a couple times I put a Ziplock on each foot to remedy wet boots. The bag you chose for the sunscreen would probably carry an extra pint of water
Dollar Tree sells shoe covers that would work well with footwear.
It's nicely organized.
29:00 Hey Eric would you be willing to drop the link for the thickness on bags that you’re using? My current supply are much too thin.
I would add a metal container so you can boil water. Something a British army mess tin and you could probably pack your water sachets inside it so it doesn't actually take up much space. It would go with your ration stove
haha that little torch was from the '100 dollar' kit from your last vid wasnt it
Not bad. I like the addition of the MRE stove, but you don't have anything to cook in on top of that stove in there. Maybe some heavy duty tinfoil to make a bowl if a metal cup won't fit in there.
Life gear offers great options for survival items and dailies
Building survival kits is not cheap even if you buy increments of 10 and use cheap items, that all adds up to a lot. If you buy increments of 100 then yeah probably. Shipping isn't cheap either
Exactly
considering that you may have to bet your life on the equipment I willingly pay extra for good or at least decent equipment, like my grab bag, just cutting tools I have Mora garberg, Leatherman wave+ and Victorinox farmer X alox, compass i have a brunton and a Silva...
yes expensive but some places I go fishing are remote enough that even if I was able to contact authorities (forget phone, you need radio transiever, and not just a hand held VHF) a helicopter rescue is minimum two hours away...
@@najroe would a Huntsman work as well as the expensive Farmer X?
@@frankyturrizo4240 probably, i just like the thicker blade and better awl, would be great to have a Tweezer and needle in the alox shell so as usual you gain some and loose some
@najroe ohh OK I didn't know they had different blade thicknesses
Thanks for posting this. Do you think those crank lights / radios are legit? A lot of them have an internal battery that will run 6-8 hours or so, but the cranking does nothing - it's either completely fake or so slow it's useless. Have you ever run one of these down so they're completely dead and then using just the hand crank tested it? Just curious.
Hi I've just started to watch your videos and I've learned so much! I'm In the process of putting my own kit together and had an idea to give back to you if you hadn't heard it before...I've been testing waterproof paper and found that if I use artist's watercolour paper, you can write on it wet or dry with pencil and it won't disintegrate,even when it's soaked in water. Could be a cheaper alternative to buying waterproof paper? Love your videos..thanks! Peter
A while ago you reviewed a survival kit from stealth Angel they now have the 3.0 and the 4.0 I would love to see you review and improve them
The blue canteen has a filter that makes about 1500L and then, it is out.
question? the burn gel, is that the gel you put on wood to help start a fire or is it what you said it is burn gel for burns???
Life gear offers great options for survival items and dailies
The water packs and food is designed to sustain you for 72 hours
Decent kit for the money.
Have you heard of the U-Pak 72h survival systeme? Seems pretty well thought too
What is the weight of the kit as it comes from the merchant and what is the weight after your additions?
Excited for the video!
I would like to know where you can get that Gear Roll, thanks.
Convenience! Yes. Spend 4 hours (at $15/hr value of your time) to research and pack the kit =$60 BEFORE purchasing the gear. And don’t forget, electricity, paying for Internet access, s/h fees. Or, if going to the stores to purchase on your own, your car payment, gasoline, and then when you get everything all back home, you’re mortgage or rent to store the items in your home, heating says that the water doesn’t freeze in the package, and remember health insurance in case you cut your finger off while packing up those razor blades😂❤
I charge $150/hr so I would be $600 down before leaving the door to buy one.
I would have added a tarp to the shelter compartment, the mylar tent won't last long without it.
Can you post a link to where you purchased this kit?
21:04 Monty Python, The Meaning of Life, Mr. Creosote scene (Rated R) hilarious, excellent movie
I'm not sure why, but hexamine has been banned in the UK - presumably it's slightly toxic to breathe (in a survival situation) - lol.
Food might be physiologically the least important component, but in a survival situation the mental/emotional benefit of having something to eat shouldn't be underestimated.
True, which is why it’s good to have something.
I completely agree. Having done a few 5-6 days fasts in my adult life the only thing I can think of that would make days 2 and 3 of zero caloric intake worse would be a scary survival situation and screaming caffeine withdrawal headache
Why Fieldmaster and nit the Outrider?
personal preference. Also the outrider is about twice as large.
If we were buying a new vehicle and the salesperson said “We offer four seatbelt options. The best is this here. Saves lives 94% of the time. Next is this. It’s got an 86% rating for lives saved. Then there’s this option. It saves just over half of accident victims at 51%. The economy model is-well, it breaks a lot. In fact it only saves 2 out of 10 people who get into a serious accident “ Who among us would even consider going for anything other than the highest quality possible?
I wonder if the burn pad is alcohol?
The bag is nice....
Likely that people couldn't make exactly the same kit as cheaply as they think as the companies that make these things will be getting very good discounts on bulk purchases of the gear inside them.
140 bucks really isn't a lot of money but then here in Australia it's probably close to double that.
These "all in one"kits are great starting points..... but ppl who think about buying it and not adding anything is crazy....having good quality medical equipment there is no substitute...especially with tourniquets and other life saving equipment... we just make them better by adding better tools..leatherman stuff better hygiene supplies better medical stuff....and a titanium stove and a couple ways to filter water...
I'm sorry to be that girl but "whiskey if you're cold" in a survival situation is a horrible choice. Alcohol gives you the sensation of feeling hotter but it actually lowers your body temperature. Not an issue at home but if you're outside already fighting the cold this could be a very bad idea to drink on top of that.
Well done 👍
The map pouch would be better if it had a clear window to see the map and keep it dry in the event of rain.
13:57
Kinda miss those days...
Wipe your ass you said, i almost fell of my chair laughing 😂
I want to add waterproof matches some type of material for material Like gauze or cotton Beauty lighter lighter whatever
“Alcohol can give you a false sense of warming up while putting you at greater risk of cold exposure and other health issues.”⛔️‼️🥃
I realize he said it for humor, as it’s mostly just a comfort item when sitting around a campfire😊.
On some level all of these premade kits seem unserious exercises in what can go into a kit at the lowest price. In light of all the hurricanes that have made land fall this year, It's a mistake to limit your survivablity to a premade kit. While I do appreciate that you are kitbashing these, they are still ill prepared for the pandemonium left in the wake of a Helene type hurricane.
Is it time to get serious? What items would you want if you were stranded on the top of your roof waiting to be rescued? laser pointer? Bull horn? Inflatable raft? Wet suit and Scuba gear?
Correct, but that becomes a much larger task that’s out of the scope of this video.
That light radio is okay in a jam, we acquired one from somewhere. Not great on the phone charging claim, havent tried mine but it will not charge my wifes iphone.
Yeah the phone charging abilities are tertiary behind the light and radio so I wouldn’t expect much
Perhaps, plugged in, it would just allow you to operate an otherwise dead phone?
Even if it only does that, that could be life changing in an emergency...
Decent starter, after you include your extras. But we all know the items are not worth the price, especially when you can build your own with stuff at home. And yes the climate conditions will dictate the types of clothing layers, and other things needed.
Tip when demoing products
Example the saw on the multi tool you said its alright but you only touched it and did not try it out on a task to truly see how it works
You said in other vids that you live in GA so I assume you were impacted by Hurricane H
I recomend you do a lessons learned video
ideal survival kit should include a case of beer.....
IMO Shelter/Exposer is more important than water. Rule of 3s: Exposure 3 hours; Water 3 days. Just saying.
Wouldn't disagree, but don't underestimate it's psychological value.
@@leighrate Water can become quickly more unavailable than shelter.
Once someone chastised me about air. You know, 3 minutes. I replied "who is going to carry an air tank around." Their response: Face Mask? Hmm. OK.
"You're paying for the convenience"
NO.
In literally anything else you would expect to get a bundle deal. They are a company able to purchase at wholesale and pass on the savings to their customer like literally every other type of product does. If you can build a better kit for the same price with better quality tools, then they are scamming you.
People need to start setting higher expectations or the quality of products will just keep degrading as it has been my whole life.
Alrighty then.
I saw on Amazon, there's a Bride's Emergency Kit for her wedding day. It's by Shemergency. It has some practical stuff in it. Your fiancee might appreciate it.😀👰
The blade is a scalpel
37:44 Please don't drink alcohol when you're cold!
For $140? This is a great kit, throw a few other items in and its good to go
Not bad for the price
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