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I'm late to make a timely comment, but believe me, with only some small deviation, (color of the Condor pouch, Band-Aids) your load out is exactly the same as mine! No kidding. Oh well, great minds think alike. 😁👍 Thanks for another great/informative vid.
Have you thought about using hot glue to attach the compass to the outside, and maybe a mirror? They sell that stick on rear view mirror you can easily cut to size. You could also glue on a button thermometer. And glue the match Striker on the inside. Maybe the back inside or side wall. I know a small fire Striker could be glued to the outside somewhere, one of the ends? It would open up the inside for more room.
An extremely well thought out kit. One small suggestion for those on a budget. Walmart has rolls of mirror duct tape. Peel off a piece and stick it on a piece of thin cardboard. Something like a cereal box. It works extremely well. Takes up almost no space. You can even cut a hole in the center for directional signaling. Plus it's really cheap. You can make a ton of them for pennies.
Good idea and for very little weight. Useful to have two to check your back for ticks etc. For sun signaling it's useful to have 2 if you are trying to shine to someone in front of you if the sun is behind you, otherwise the useful area is very small as it's so oblique. But for signalling any distance, mirrors have to be VERY flat. Either glass or the thick plastic ones made for the job. The one in my Suunto compass is pretty useless for signalling a long way as the light would spread out too much.
That's absolutely useless for actual signalling or any other mirror use. Get a small normal mirror, it's not expensive at all. You will need a small mirror to check your face and head daily for any rashes or dirt and to maintain hygiene and health checks, when you camp. Never in a million years will you actually need "signalling" to save you.
I also agree he should go for the world record how many people he can fit in Volkswagen Beetle Bug just joking you know I've been enjoying all the Waypoint survival videos starting with the hobo series
What a great little kit!! Also that trick candle is inspired, never thought about them being used for a survival situation but it's a candle that reignites itself, it's a no brainer!
I keep the following in my belt, especially during travel Lighter Mini compass Mini flashlight Flint Paracord Whistle Saw blade Mini glow sticks Gunpowder Cord and bolt weapon (improvised) Self igniting candle Cotton buds Nasal inhaler Alcohol Medicine pills (6 different kind.... aspirin, anti inflammatory,anti bacterial, antihistamine, anti motility and antacid) Band aid Insect repellent Water purification tablet Amulet/lucky charm I keep most of these hidden in the zipper compartment of my belt, and some are inside a small pouch hanging attached in the belt itself. I learned in this video the genius use of water filter straw, aluminum foil and extra battery. I would also like to add a mini USB, just in case
That's a pretty cool and efficient little package not to mention how much you got in that package. I bet you pack real efficient if you're going on a trip. Thanks for the video James you always come up with some of the coolest stuff. May God bless you and yours
I have 50 years of bushcrafting ( even before that was a word, or what it was called) experience, 10 years in the ARMY as a paratrooper, and spent several months alone in the mountains of Alaska. I have said before, and I repeat it here. with a kit that size ( and even more so the "Altoids tin kits" ) that if you could survive a situation with that kit, you would almost certainly survive nearly as comfortably with out it. if you are going into the woods, a small lightweight haversack with an actually functional kit that includes something to keep you off the ground ( convection is more dangerous than exposure to cold air in the same temperatures ) something to keep weather off of you ( in the form of a small tarp, with ways to pitch it into a shelter) a full sized fixed blade knife, and a way to gather, disinfect, and carry water ( a steel bottle, preferably with a steel nesting cup) would actually effect your survivability. I have shown on my channel more than one way to pack a kit filling all of these needs in a very easy to carry, comfortable kit that usually comes in under 5 lbs dry ( but EVERY kit I make has a steel water bottle and nesting cup) I know it is trendy, and makes for a lot of views, but this kind of "kit" is likely to cause more harm than good. you also do not address that the very best gear on the planet can not help you if you do not have the training, and skills to use it effectively. if you have read this far, I want to say, I am not trying to call you out specifically, just stating that in reality, most of the items in this type of kit are more fluff than substance. one thing I will call you out on specifically is the several mentions of suturing. 1) an untrained person should never try to suture a wound. 2) the cordage in paracord is not suitable for this at all and is very likely to just destroy the skin around the wound causing further harm. and 3) sewing a wound closed with out cleaning it properly is almost certainly going to cause severe infections, that are often much worse than the original wound.
A great kit you have assembled. We especially appreciate the heads-up about the outdoor mosquito patch product. We have not seen or heard of that before. In the tropics, many of our skeeters carry bad things like malaria and dengue fever. When a local government says "There is no dengue in this area" and then a grade-schooler who never traveled futher than between home and school during the school year contracts the disease, we think it prudent to always protect yourself. Hopefully, a local pharmacy or sporting goods shop will stock it or be able to order the product. I think it will be very popular among the outdoor set here. Thank you James for another superior video.
@@WayPointSurvival I added in my compact survival kit a small 22 LR 5-shot NAA mini revolver loaded with CCI shotshells for protection against venomous snakes. Thanks for the nice informative video, James.
Hi from the UK. Really enjoyed the video. I am sure we all look at ready made survival kits and think how we could all do better at a fraction of the cost. This is solid evidence of the fact. All the materials are easily sourced and affordable plus some good little improvisations.
Love the fact that you have included the heavy foil. I have the same in my survival kit. This is a really great kit. My kit that is similar uses 2 pouches, but I included some lifeboat water, a larger first aid kit & some emergency lifeboat rations, but many of my items are the same as yours.
Well thought out and organized. Only things I would do differently is packing the signal mirror and fresnel lens on the top, and adding a whistle which is also readily accessible. I would rather signal for rescue as soon I was in trouble and hopefully get found/rescued before I would need to survive for an extended or indefi6 period.
I always carry a whistle on my keychain and so that would be a redundant item. Also, the reason that the mirror and Fresnel lens is packed in the bottom, is that they are flat and fit better in that position.
@@WayPointSurvival One is none and two is one, so redundancy isn't a bad thing. Especially if you aren't alone and it's you and at least one other personI in a survival situation dependent on that one kit, or if the first whistle gets lost or stops working for some odd reason. I understand that the lens and mirror are flat, which is why they'd also fit well up in the lid of the tin. At least just the mirror, just to have something to signal with readily accessible. Another simple solution would be to sand, smooth, and polish the outside bottom of the tin, making the tin itself a signaling mirror.
I like the thought & effort put into this kit. There are a few things you mention I don’t think I have ever seen before. It looks like this is being used in combination with your everyday carry items like the multitool you have (one of the things I was going to suggest until I saw you had one). If you were going to use this as a stand alone pack not including items like a knife, flashlight or multitool you have on you, I would personally swap out the knife for a backlock knife. They are generally inexpensive (you can buy good budget locking knives for $20 or less) and can really go to work like a fixed blade without fear of seriously cutting yourself. I would also trade the flash light for a light that has settings for low lumen. This kit seems to be geared toward survival in the wilderness. In that case, I would rather have a flash light I can run on the lowest setting for like 70 hours instead of a light that only has a high setting and burns out in 10. The only reason I bring this up is these are the items as well as a multitool that you are most likely to actually use/need.
Great kit. I'm going back through my edc, but thinking about utilizing a spare ammo pouch. Thank you for another great video. God bless you and your family.
Mine is VERY similar to yours. Basically, different pouch. The rest is about the same, except my knife for my kit ia a V Victorinox Huntsman. It has 7 sharp edges between blades and tools that can cut, slice, saw, or rip. My pouch is a tad smaller. Its contents are specifically made for my personal skillset. Has the ingredients to attain all the primary needs, if you have the skills to utilize contents. Nice kit man. You did well. Thanks for sharing. Ben
I use lithium batteries in all my camping/bug out gear because they will hold their charge like you said and work in extreme well in cold weather as well.
Thats a pretty comprehensive kit, thanks for posting it. If I may speak from personal experience, if you're in a situation where you really need the alcohol pad and bandage or butterfly strip for a hand or finger wound, things will get pretty messy and time consuming taking all the tape off the altoids tin and rummaging thru the tightly packed contents. Ask me how I know! I have since taken to keeping the first aid contents in a seperate ziplock bag, double rubber banded to the outside of the altoids tin. I also include a tiny tube of super glue which is great for closing wounds that a bandaid or butterfly strip can't handle. The rubber bands can be pretty useful, too.
I always carry a whistle on my keyring so that would be redundant. The lighter top is in no danger of discharging. I've carried a Bic lighter in my pocket for years and never had a problem with the gas leaking out from the lever being depressed and I carry a lot of other things in that same pocket as well.
It's amazing how much survival stuff can be carried in a small pack or pouch. That was cool and even in urban settings, a small pouch on the belt doesn't garner much attention or suspicion from paranoid people. I used to wear a waist pack and I carried two folding knives, an emergency rain poncho from Dollar Tree, an emergency blanket, a lighter, matches, flashlight, sunglasses, etc. I'd probably include an emergency poncho and compact water filter as I have some better gear now. There's no excuse not to have a few small compact kits. Most of the items are small and light. I need to build myself a new kit to carry.
Amazing job putting that kit together. And you explained quickly, simply and well. Looking forward to your next video as I catch up on what I've truly been missing. You are appreciated
Excellent video, as always. 🙂 Things to add: 01. A critical missing component: SOAP! What good are band-aids, sutures, ointments, etc if you haven't cleaned the wound? (Are your shots, especially tetanus, up to date?) 02. I'm hearing bankline is an excellent replacement for paracord. Just as strong yet more compact if nothing else. Thoughts? 03. Meds. - Imodium or other anti-diarrheal. Why does EVERY bushcraft/ camping/ suruvival instructor on youtube miss this? Many will have tourniquets and not have poop control! - Prescription meds. Supposedly, 70% the US population requires prescription daily. Replace regulary, of course.
An effective soap can be made with just water and charcoal. Bank line is okay but it doesn't have all of the inner strands. 6 ft of paracord will give you 6 ft of 200 lb test outer sheathing and 84 ft of 25 lb test innner line. There are natural things that you can use for medicinal needs and of course whatever prescription meds you need to be on should be in there. This kit is for me everyone needs to modify it to their own abilities.
Watching this I got the idea to add a laminated card with jokes and other morale boosters. In the times that I have had to dig into my survival kit, I have always had something like a flute or harmonica. Now, to find a curiously small equivalent for this curiously strong survival kit 🧐
This video is awesome and I can't believe how much you put into an Altoids tin ( I have about 50 ) thank you for sharing I enjoy your knowledge. .. Jerry Roe . Northeast Tennessee
The only thing I did to a similar kit is to make the flashlight less prone to loss or damage. If any of my lights don’t come with an attachment point I just use a small Dremel bit from the inside to the outside. You can bend a jumbo paper clip through it and wrap it in duct tape. Cut a piece off of a friction strip and wrap it around the barrel for extra grip. The know the friction strips you put on your walkway during the winter to prevent falls. And always keep your lights inside your clothes when winter comes. Standard alkaline batteries simply don’t like the cold. It don’t work very well when it gets near to freezing.
Keeping your flashlight secure is always a good idea. About the batteries, that's why I like the Energizer lithiums as they are far more durable and long-lasting in the various weather conditions.
@@WayPointSurvival That’s one video I’d like you to do. Ways you could help avoid mechanical injuries in the field. That’s why I’m a big believer in lanyards to help secure your gear. No piece of gear is worth your life. I assume you’ve covered plenty of tips on how to stay safe in the woods. One of the first tips I learned is to make sure your walking stick / hiking staff your height or higher. Make it shorter and you will run the risk of impaling yourself on it in a fall. I use a cloth luggage strap connected to a metal shower curtain ring. To the ring I can simply connect a carabiner connected to a wrist strap. The carabiner can be connected to my belt and the strap buried in my cargo pants pocket. You can also use the carabiner like a clamp to hold the wrist strap to the and of your sleeve or just inside the collar of your shirt. That makes it a 4 way carry item. I saw a couple of small bags years ago for carrying a small USB memory stick. It was just big enough to hold six AAA batteries. I tied them to the outside of of my flashlight. That gave me spare batteries I could find in a instant day or night.
Nice kit as always, thanks. I use an old garmin gps case (the garmin broke). I keep the fresnal lense and signal mirror in my phone case. The back of the mirror is painted with glow in the dark paint and the phone case is clear so the paint can charge. I would add a whistle to this kit. I also liked the the oldtime kit with the cork .
That was an incredible kit James! I have 2 pouches similar to that and I know what one of them is going to be used for now! Always great content from you brother, NEVER disappointed!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! May God bless you and your family always! Until next time my friend, stay safe!
I like it. I live in the Great Basin. It us the most unusual environment for survival. Very very diverse skills are needed. However, that being said. My Pop told me when the strange crap happens generally all U have is what's in your pocket to manage it. So the bigger and more full your pocket is the better. Nice Job.
Hello 👋 James, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Your kit contains just about everything you need for an emergency. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
Excellent pouch, I have one similar attached to my edc bag. Condor doesn’t get enough attention, I have an edc pouch by condor that I’ve been carrying for a couple of years now that’s served me well and it’s just as good as the maxpedition equivalent. Great video sir, always look forward to what you’re sharing with us each week.
The biggest thing to have for survival is knowledge of the environment around you. Birch water in the spring ...Long horn sumac for vitamins (steeped under boiling temps) Snare traps Multi size fish hooks Life straw And boiling water - Knowing to stay away from swamps/still water Getting your body off the cold ground (young spruce branches) Laying down Arrows pointing in the direction you are headed Plants to eat
you know James an old timer told me once the only perfection is imperfection!! that kit is a little small for me i've got some belt pouches that go 4x6 or 7 that i prefer for a belt kit and i go for duracells myself i got burned by energizer before and don't trust them!ever do a wallet fishing kit before? i was showed that a couple years back you take a business card or a piece of plastic card and clamp some split shot on it tape your hooks on it and wrap your line over all of it.i wasn't told to do this way but i taped over the whole thing too!
@@WayPointSurvival have at it James! as a matter of fact anything i add you can use for a vid or project feel free to use it and pass it on! that's the way this thing is supposed to work!
I CANNOT!!!! believe how much you were able to pack in an Altoids tin. Incredible!!!! So many useful things in such an a tiny area!!!! P.S....I got my patch I ordered. Thank you : ) I am going to see if I might be able to take your level one course : )
Hey thats a nice kit...I have most of that in mine... I have a needle with dental floss already threaded plus i have a very thin electric guitar string rolled up tight for my snare wire..I made my own strike anywhere matches out of Fat Wood and covered them with fingernail polish to waterproof them.. And a small one time use Super Glue ..All that and much more fits in my Altoid can..I bought a bike tire tube and cut it into quarter inch thick strips to hold the can closed.. PEACE....
I would replace the Bic lighter with a Clipper lighter as it can be refilled with butane and the striker can be removed to use it as a striker wheel if out of fuel, and being that it price is the same as that of a Bic you can't go wrong with a Clipper.
I love it I love it it was beautiful when you pulled the lighter out I thought well where is your string and duct tape but you had it I like it I’m gonna have to make me one that is awesome I love it thank you keep it up dude
Hey James, liking and commenting to help with the algorithm as usual. You forgot one critical kit... the written word in pocket size! Some say it is fantastic at warding off bugs of discouragement and giving boosts in hope. In all likelihood, you might have already packed it in your memory! 😁 Keep on keeping on brother.
Indeed. Hopefully a person would add something like that if they thought it was going to be a longer-term situation. For an overnight, hopefully you could remember enough to quote it in an emergency.
A well thought out portable kit! It seems like we have a better chance of making it if we own or work at a hardware store that has a pharmacy. You should sell these kits. I'd buy one.
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🇺🇸🙋♀️🐴🍃 Great kit, you thought of everything! I wonder what you think about using strips of bike tire rubber on the Altoid box instead of tape?
@@becca318 or both?
I'm late to make a timely comment, but believe me, with only some small deviation, (color of the Condor pouch, Band-Aids)
your load out is exactly the same as mine! No kidding.
Oh well, great minds think alike. 😁👍
Thanks for another great/informative vid.
@@svravenflintlock7526 .. Sure if you want it that way. Just thinking the rubber would last longer is all.
Have you thought about using hot glue to attach the compass to the outside, and maybe a mirror? They sell that stick on rear view mirror you can easily cut to size.
You could also glue on a button thermometer. And glue the match Striker on the inside. Maybe the back inside or side wall. I know a small fire Striker could be glued to the outside somewhere, one of the ends? It would open up the inside for more room.
An extremely well thought out kit. One small suggestion for those on a budget. Walmart has rolls of mirror duct tape. Peel off a piece and stick it on a piece of thin cardboard. Something like a cereal box. It works extremely well. Takes up almost no space. You can even cut a hole in the center for directional signaling. Plus it's really cheap. You can make a ton of them for pennies.
Great idea!
Good idea and for very little weight. Useful to have two to check your back for ticks etc. For sun signaling it's useful to have 2 if you are trying to shine to someone in front of you if the sun is behind you, otherwise the useful area is very small as it's so oblique.
But for signalling any distance, mirrors have to be VERY flat. Either glass or the thick plastic ones made for the job. The one in my Suunto compass is pretty useless for signalling a long way as the light would spread out too much.
That's absolutely useless for actual signalling or any other mirror use. Get a small normal mirror, it's not expensive at all. You will need a small mirror to check your face and head daily for any rashes or dirt and to maintain hygiene and health checks, when you camp. Never in a million years will you actually need "signalling" to save you.
AMAZING...The amount of needed items that you stuffed in an ALTOIDS container and then into a small Condor Pouch... AMAZING ...GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏
Yes, I agree!!😊
Thanks so much!
I also agree he should go for the world record how many people he can fit in Volkswagen Beetle Bug just joking you know I've been enjoying all the Waypoint survival videos starting with the hobo series
What a great little kit!!
Also that trick candle is inspired, never thought about them being used for a survival situation but it's a candle that reignites itself, it's a no brainer!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I keep the following in my belt, especially during travel
Lighter
Mini compass
Mini flashlight
Flint
Paracord
Whistle
Saw blade
Mini glow sticks
Gunpowder
Cord and bolt weapon (improvised)
Self igniting candle
Cotton buds
Nasal inhaler
Alcohol
Medicine pills (6 different kind.... aspirin, anti inflammatory,anti bacterial, antihistamine, anti motility and antacid)
Band aid
Insect repellent
Water purification tablet
Amulet/lucky charm
I keep most of these hidden in the zipper compartment of my belt, and some are inside a small pouch hanging attached in the belt itself.
I learned in this video the genius use of water filter straw, aluminum foil and extra battery. I would also like to add a mini USB, just in case
That's a pretty cool and efficient little package not to mention how much you got in that package. I bet you pack real efficient if you're going on a trip. Thanks for the video James you always come up with some of the coolest stuff. May God bless you and yours
Thanks so much, my friend! God bless you too!
I have 50 years of bushcrafting ( even before that was a word, or what it was called) experience, 10 years in the ARMY as a paratrooper, and spent several months alone in the mountains of Alaska. I have said before, and I repeat it here. with a kit that size ( and even more so the "Altoids tin kits" ) that if you could survive a situation with that kit, you would almost certainly survive nearly as comfortably with out it. if you are going into the woods, a small lightweight haversack with an actually functional kit that includes something to keep you off the ground ( convection is more dangerous than exposure to cold air in the same temperatures ) something to keep weather off of you ( in the form of a small tarp, with ways to pitch it into a shelter) a full sized fixed blade knife, and a way to gather, disinfect, and carry water ( a steel bottle, preferably with a steel nesting cup) would actually effect your survivability. I have shown on my channel more than one way to pack a kit filling all of these needs in a very easy to carry, comfortable kit that usually comes in under 5 lbs dry ( but EVERY kit I make has a steel water bottle and nesting cup) I know it is trendy, and makes for a lot of views, but this kind of "kit" is likely to cause more harm than good. you also do not address that the very best gear on the planet can not help you if you do not have the training, and skills to use it effectively. if you have read this far, I want to say, I am not trying to call you out specifically, just stating that in reality, most of the items in this type of kit are more fluff than substance. one thing I will call you out on specifically is the several mentions of suturing. 1) an untrained person should never try to suture a wound. 2) the cordage in paracord is not suitable for this at all and is very likely to just destroy the skin around the wound causing further harm. and 3) sewing a wound closed with out cleaning it properly is almost certainly going to cause severe infections, that are often much worse than the original wound.
Thanks for watching the video and for sharing your opinions. Have a great day and I will check out your channel and look for that video.
A great kit you have assembled. We especially appreciate the heads-up about the outdoor mosquito patch product. We have not seen or heard of that before. In the tropics, many of our skeeters carry bad things like malaria and dengue fever. When a local government says "There is no dengue in this area" and then a grade-schooler who never traveled futher than between home and school during the school year contracts the disease, we think it prudent to always protect yourself. Hopefully, a local pharmacy or sporting goods shop will stock it or be able to order the product. I think it will be very popular among the outdoor set here. Thank you James for another superior video.
Excellent! I'm glad that you liked it and found it useful!
I can see how much thought and effort went into making this kit. Amazing! Thank you for sharing with us! 😊
Thanks so much for watching!
That's an amazing amount of stuff in such a little pouch. Well done.😊
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it!
@@WayPointSurvival I added in my compact survival kit a small 22 LR 5-shot NAA mini
revolver loaded with CCI shotshells for protection against venomous
snakes. Thanks for the nice informative video, James.
Hi from the UK. Really enjoyed the video. I am sure we all look at ready made survival kits and think how we could all do better at a fraction of the cost. This is solid evidence of the fact. All the materials are easily sourced and affordable plus some good little improvisations.
Thanks so much and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
Love the fact that you have included the heavy foil. I have the same in my survival kit. This is a really great kit. My kit that is similar uses 2 pouches, but I included some lifeboat water, a larger first aid kit & some emergency lifeboat rations, but many of my items are the same as yours.
Excellent!
Wow, you have a LOT of essential stuff packed into that little kit! Amazing.
Thanks!
I enjoy your channel where you instruct how to do things to help ourselves. Not always trying to sell something. Also all you do is Faith based.
Thanks!
Love how ALL of that stuff fits in the Altoids tin...like a ship in a bottle.
Right, lol!
Go with a p51 it's a little longer so it makes it easier to use.
Sure, you could do that.
@@WayPointSurvival good video thanks
Well thought out and organized. Only things I would do differently is packing the signal mirror and fresnel lens on the top, and adding a whistle which is also readily accessible. I would rather signal for rescue as soon I was in trouble and hopefully get found/rescued before I would need to survive for an extended or indefi6 period.
I always carry a whistle on my keychain and so that would be a redundant item. Also, the reason that the mirror and Fresnel lens is packed in the bottom, is that they are flat and fit better in that position.
@@WayPointSurvival One is none and two is one, so redundancy isn't a bad thing. Especially if you aren't alone and it's you and at least one other personI in a survival situation dependent on that one kit, or if the first whistle gets lost or stops working for some odd reason. I understand that the lens and mirror are flat, which is why they'd also fit well up in the lid of the tin. At least just the mirror, just to have something to signal with readily accessible. Another simple solution would be to sand, smooth, and polish the outside bottom of the tin, making the tin itself a signaling mirror.
Great video James. Thank you.
An oven bag also works great for a water container.
Nice little kit. Thank you so much for sharing. I got a couple of ideas on how to make my kit better. God bless and stay safe.
Excellent, God bless you too!
For the total overall size of the pouch, this is one of the best survival kits I've seen! Great job! 👍 Thank you for sharing!
Thanks!
I like the thought & effort put into this kit. There are a few things you mention I don’t think I have ever seen before. It looks like this is being used in combination with your everyday carry items like the multitool you have (one of the things I was going to suggest until I saw you had one). If you were going to use this as a stand alone pack not including items like a knife, flashlight or multitool you have on you, I would personally swap out the knife for a backlock knife. They are generally inexpensive (you can buy good budget locking knives for $20 or less) and can really go to work like a fixed blade without fear of seriously cutting yourself. I would also trade the flash light for a light that has settings for low lumen. This kit seems to be geared toward survival in the wilderness. In that case, I would rather have a flash light I can run on the lowest setting for like 70 hours instead of a light that only has a high setting and burns out in 10. The only reason I bring this up is these are the items as well as a multitool that you are most likely to actually use/need.
Thanks for watching and for your suggestions.
I think you are correct; it is the perfect belt survival kit. I like the fact that you have a water container in that small a kit. Nice job.
Thanks!
Great kit. I'm going back through my edc, but thinking about utilizing a spare ammo pouch. Thank you for another great video. God bless you and your family.
Excellent, God bless you too!
That's a real cool kit.
Thanks!
Mine is VERY similar to yours. Basically, different pouch. The rest is about the same, except my knife for my kit ia a V Victorinox Huntsman. It has 7 sharp edges between blades and tools that can cut, slice, saw, or rip. My pouch is a tad smaller. Its contents are specifically made for my personal skillset. Has the ingredients to attain all the primary needs, if you have the skills to utilize contents. Nice kit man. You did well. Thanks for sharing. Ben
Thanks so much for watching the video and for sharing your kit!
One thing I am lacking on is water purification. I better get on that. Good looking kit there. Great video as usual
Thanks so much, my friend! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
I love watching Altoid tin videos and even made a few. That is by far the most impressive one.
Thanks so much!
I use lithium batteries in all my camping/bug out gear because they will hold their charge like you said and work in extreme well in cold weather as well.
Indeed!
Thats a pretty comprehensive kit, thanks for posting it.
If I may speak from personal experience, if you're in a situation where you really need the alcohol pad and bandage or butterfly strip for a hand or finger wound, things will get pretty messy and time consuming taking all the tape off the altoids tin and rummaging thru the tightly packed contents. Ask me how I know!
I have since taken to keeping the first aid contents in a seperate ziplock bag, double rubber banded to the outside of the altoids tin. I also include a tiny tube of super glue which is great for closing wounds that a bandaid or butterfly strip can't handle.
The rubber bands can be pretty useful, too.
Good point! Thanks so much for watching the video!
Impressive for size. Nicely done .
Thanks!
Thanks so much James, I will buy this great kit right now.
Excellent!
Neet. Gave me some ideas for my own custom made kit. It is also possible to stuff a parachord bracelet with an astounding amount of small handy items.
Excellent!
Now you are gonna make me look at my camera bag survival kit that can fit on your belt... Thanks Jimmy!
Excellent, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
No whistle. The lighter top should be protected so it doesn't discharge.
Good kit.
I always carry a whistle on my keyring so that would be redundant. The lighter top is in no danger of discharging. I've carried a Bic lighter in my pocket for years and never had a problem with the gas leaking out from the lever being depressed and I carry a lot of other things in that same pocket as well.
Probably the best Altoids kit I've ever seen!
Only substitution I would make would be head lamp for flashlight so could work hands-free
Thanks so much! This flashlight could be adapted to fit onto a headband which could probably be fashioned from the paracord.
I always smash the thumbs up at the beginning, James. BC I know it's going to be good!
Thanks so much!
Have you thought of a chest rig. I'm in a wheelchair and I think that would work for me.
That would be a good option as well. Thanks so much for watching for the suggestion!
It's amazing how much survival stuff can be carried in a small pack or pouch. That was cool and even in urban settings, a small pouch on the belt doesn't garner much attention or suspicion from paranoid people.
I used to wear a waist pack and I carried two folding knives, an emergency rain poncho from Dollar Tree, an emergency blanket, a lighter, matches, flashlight, sunglasses, etc.
I'd probably include an emergency poncho and compact water filter as I have some better gear now. There's no excuse not to have a few small compact kits. Most of the items are small and light. I need to build myself a new kit to carry.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it!
Like the pouch and flashlight. I could easily make use of them.
Excellent!
Amazing job putting that kit together. And you explained quickly, simply and well. Looking forward to your next video as I catch up on what I've truly been missing. You are appreciated
Thanks so much!
That Altoids tin was like a clown car. Good stuff as usual. Thanks.
Lol. Thanks for watching!
That is concentrated ingenuity concentrated! Love it.
Thanks!
Excellent video, as always. 🙂
Things to add:
01. A critical missing component: SOAP!
What good are band-aids, sutures, ointments, etc if you haven't cleaned the wound? (Are your shots, especially tetanus, up to date?)
02. I'm hearing bankline is an excellent replacement for paracord. Just as strong yet more compact if nothing else. Thoughts?
03. Meds.
- Imodium or other anti-diarrheal. Why does EVERY bushcraft/ camping/ suruvival instructor on youtube miss this? Many will have tourniquets and not have poop control!
- Prescription meds. Supposedly, 70% the US population requires prescription daily. Replace regulary, of course.
An effective soap can be made with just water and charcoal. Bank line is okay but it doesn't have all of the inner strands. 6 ft of paracord will give you 6 ft of 200 lb test outer sheathing and 84 ft of 25 lb test innner line. There are natural things that you can use for medicinal needs and of course whatever prescription meds you need to be on should be in there. This kit is for me everyone needs to modify it to their own abilities.
Just fantastic, I always feel that I have forgotten to put something in my kit. I will try this kit.
Excellent!
Outstanding! I love to tetris my altoids tin too, but yours is REALLY impressive. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks so much!
The trick birthday candle, is quite the "TRICK"
Thanks.
Great info! Love the 1790 series. Hope to train with you someday!
Thanks so much! We are continuing to film for episode 16. We would love to have you come out and take some classes!
Very nice survival ready kit 👍👍 Best of luck for your adventures 💥💫
Thank you!
Wow, excellent tip on removing the wrapper on a Bic to see fuel level.
Thanks!
Watching this I got the idea to add a laminated card with jokes and other morale boosters. In the times that I have had to dig into my survival kit, I have always had something like a flute or harmonica. Now, to find a curiously small equivalent for this curiously strong survival kit 🧐
Right!
This video is awesome and I can't believe how much you put into an Altoids tin ( I have about 50 ) thank you for sharing I enjoy your knowledge. .. Jerry Roe . Northeast Tennessee
Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
The best small survival kit that I've seen,
Thanks!
One of the best kits I have seen!
Thanks so much!
The only thing I did to a similar kit is to make the flashlight less prone to loss or damage. If any of my lights don’t come with an attachment point I just use a small Dremel bit from the inside to the outside. You can bend a jumbo paper clip through it and wrap it in duct tape. Cut a piece off of a friction strip and wrap it around the barrel for extra grip. The know the friction strips you put on your walkway during the winter to prevent falls. And always keep your lights inside your clothes when winter comes. Standard alkaline batteries simply don’t like the cold. It don’t work very well when it gets near to freezing.
Keeping your flashlight secure is always a good idea. About the batteries, that's why I like the Energizer lithiums as they are far more durable and long-lasting in the various weather conditions.
@@WayPointSurvival That’s one video I’d like you to do. Ways you could help avoid mechanical injuries in the field. That’s why I’m a big believer in lanyards to help secure your gear. No piece of gear is worth your life. I assume you’ve covered plenty of tips on how to stay safe in the woods. One of the first tips I learned is to make sure your walking stick / hiking staff your height or higher. Make it shorter and you will run the risk of impaling yourself on it in a fall. I use a cloth luggage strap connected to a metal shower curtain ring. To the ring I can simply connect a carabiner connected to a wrist strap. The carabiner can be connected to my belt and the strap buried in my cargo pants pocket. You can also use the carabiner like a clamp to hold the wrist strap to the and of your sleeve or just inside the collar of your shirt. That makes it a 4 way carry item. I saw a couple of small bags years ago for carrying a small USB memory stick. It was just big enough to hold six AAA batteries. I tied them to the outside of of my flashlight. That gave me spare batteries I could find in a instant day or night.
Great Stuff. Greetings from England, love your channel, budding bushcrafter here, learnt loads from your videos.
Thanks so much!
Another great review brother.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
I wouldn’t think there would be so much in such a small bag 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Nice kit as always, thanks. I use an old garmin gps case (the garmin broke). I keep the fresnal lense and signal mirror in my phone case. The back of the mirror is painted with glow in the dark paint and the phone case is clear so the paint can charge. I would add a whistle to this kit. I also liked the the oldtime kit with the cork .
Thanks so much!
That was an incredible kit James! I have 2 pouches similar to that and I know what one of them is going to be used for now! Always great content from you brother, NEVER disappointed!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! May God bless you and your family always! Until next time my friend, stay safe!
Thanks so much for watching and I'm really glad that you liked the little survival kit! God bless you and yours as well!
I like it. I live in the Great Basin. It us the most unusual environment for survival. Very very diverse skills are needed. However, that being said. My Pop told me when the strange crap happens generally all U have is what's in your pocket to manage it. So the bigger and more full your pocket is the better. Nice Job.
Thanks!
Need to save this video for a revisit. Well done.
Thanks, I'm glad that you liked it!
finally a kit with a trick candle been preaching that one for years thank you 👍
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Hello 👋 James, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Your kit contains just about everything you need for an emergency. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
Thanks so much, my friend!
Get an Army belt with the canvas snap pockets all round makes best way to carry needs.
Those do indeed work well.
What the hell? It didn't end, it just didn't end! And everythint so well thought through! Big respect!
Thanks so much, glad you liked it!
Thanks for the information!!
Thanks for watching!
Just rewatched this video, still ausome thanku
Thanks so much, my friend!
Great little kit!!
Thanks!
Nice kit James small and compact but loaded to the gills with gear.
Thanks!
Trick candles. One thing that is a damn good addition. 🎉
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Way point is the rite point
Thanks!
Great information, mostly the mosquito repellent! Could easily fit 6 in your pouch. Never thought of those!
Thanks!
Excellent small kit
Thanks!
BEST kit, and BEST video that you've made yet, James.
😎👍🏻..!
Thanks so much!
Excellent pouch, I have one similar attached to my edc bag. Condor doesn’t get enough attention, I have an edc pouch by condor that I’ve been carrying for a couple of years now that’s served me well and it’s just as good as the maxpedition equivalent.
Great video sir, always look forward to what you’re sharing with us each week.
Thanks so much! They do indeed make some pretty credible gear.
The biggest thing to have for survival is knowledge of the environment around you. Birch water in the spring ...Long horn sumac for vitamins (steeped under boiling temps) Snare traps Multi size fish hooks Life straw And boiling water - Knowing to stay away from swamps/still water Getting your body off the cold ground (young spruce branches) Laying down Arrows pointing in the direction you are headed Plants to eat
True.
Thanks James, that’s a nice little kit.
Thank you!
you know James an old timer told me once the only perfection is imperfection!! that kit is a little small for me i've got some belt pouches that go 4x6 or 7 that i prefer for a belt kit and i go for duracells myself i got burned by energizer before and don't trust them!ever do a wallet fishing kit before? i was showed that a couple years back you take a business card or a piece of plastic card and clamp some split shot on it tape your hooks on it and wrap your line over all of it.i wasn't told to do this way but i taped over the whole thing too!
Thanks so much for watching and for the wallet fishing kit idea! I think I will use that in a future video!
@@WayPointSurvival have at it James! as a matter of fact anything i add you can use for a vid or project feel free to use it and pass it on! that's the way this thing is supposed to work!
Always the best from the best. Cheers mate from Australia.
Thanks so much!
James Once Again Another Great Video and Thanks For Caring and Sharing My Friend! Have A Blessed Day and Keep Up the Awesome Work.
Thanks so much, my friend! You too!
Trick candle! Such a great idea. It's built for survival. Thanks for a good video.
Thanks!
I CANNOT!!!! believe how much you were able to pack in an Altoids tin. Incredible!!!! So many useful things in such an a tiny area!!!!
P.S....I got my patch I ordered. Thank you : ) I am going to see if I might be able to take your level one course : )
Thanks so much! We would love to have you in a class!
Hey thats a nice kit...I have most of that in mine...
I have a needle with dental floss already threaded plus i have a very thin electric guitar string rolled up tight for my snare wire..I made my own strike anywhere matches out of Fat Wood and covered them with fingernail polish to waterproof them.. And a small one time use Super Glue ..All that and much more fits in my Altoid can..I bought a bike tire tube and cut it into quarter inch thick strips to hold the can closed..
PEACE....
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
I'd add super glue and a tourniquet as well for first aid along with an emergency Poncho paired with an emergency bivy bag or tarp for shelter.
Sure, you could do that.
I like it,
It would be easy to make it cross-border/airport friendly 👍🏻
Indeed!
Great Kit! Thanks James! From Annapolis MD, signing out!
Awesome! Thank you and I'm glad you liked it!
I would replace the Bic lighter with a Clipper lighter as it can be refilled with butane and the striker can be removed to use it as a striker wheel if out of fuel, and being that it price is the same as that of a Bic you can't go wrong with a Clipper.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Bang on and very well thought out kit
Thanks so much!
I love it I love it it was beautiful when you pulled the lighter out I thought well where is your string and duct tape but you had it I like it I’m gonna have to make me one that is awesome I love it thank you keep it up dude
Excellent, thanks so much for watching!
Excellent! Very easy to make and use. Thanks for passing the knowledge.
You're welcome!
You can also get a little adaptor for the ultrafire that allows you to use AAA batteries too. Handy in a pinch
Great tip!
Excellent video my friend. That is an amazing amount of kit in a package small enough that you would actually carry it
Thanks so much!
Hey James, liking and commenting to help with the algorithm as usual.
You forgot one critical kit... the written word in pocket size!
Some say it is fantastic at warding off bugs of discouragement and giving boosts in hope.
In all likelihood, you might have already packed it in your memory! 😁
Keep on keeping on brother.
Indeed. Hopefully a person would add something like that if they thought it was going to be a longer-term situation. For an overnight, hopefully you could remember enough to quote it in an emergency.
Nicely done Sir…compact and comprehensive!!!
Thanks!
Id like to purchase one of those.
Great vid and awesome kit! You gotta do a follow up vid where ya crack open the kit and put it to the test in a hypothetical 24hr scenario.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion.
Well built James. I like it !
Thanks so much, my friend!
I Always carry also few broth cubes (idk how you call them in english) they give some nutrients but mostly for comfort
Yes, that's always a great idea as long as you can keep the sodium content from rusting your gear.
i love you man you are the kinda guy where i just wanna be your friend. your a really cool dude!
Excellent job, as usual, James! I think I'm going to make myself a kit using your suggestions! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
A well thought out portable kit!
It seems like we have a better chance of making it if we own or work at a hardware store that has a pharmacy.
You should sell these kits. I'd buy one.
Thanks!