Thanks for watching, it is a long video that is packed with much more information than just an Emergency Kit packing list. Download this packing list with gear recommendations and links here: mailchi.mp/310234924517/green-beret-emergency-survival-kit. I appreciate all your views, likes, comments, and sharing it with folks that would find this information useful. If you are new to the channel, make sure you subscribe and click that notification bell, and check your settings to allow all notifications from this channel so you don't miss any videos. Hope to see you in the woods!
So I've been making my way through your channels " Playlist" tab. Under " Blast from the past" number 6 is a Doc McStuffins Training film. I've been making notes and trying to get the lessons out of it but just can't seem to figure it out. Can you elaborate? Lol
@@bdb1183201 haha, well I had no idea either until just now. I had to reverse-engineer it and do some investigating to make sure I wasn't being hacked by Doc McStuffins somehow. Apparently, my 3yo baby daughter was watching it and clicked "save" and chose that particular playlist to save it to. I didn't even know that could be done.
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Ha. My little ones heard the music and came running. I thought I had all of them memorized. It was a new one. They are what it's all about.
Joshua. Just adding some info for consideration and options. Compressed Towel Tablet Capsules are small in size and you can carry plenty. They activate with minimal water, can be used multiple times and they are strong. I used them a lot when I was homeless because they were affordable and allowed me to stayed clean.
I'm an amateur wildlife photographer in the UK, wanting to improve my skills and knowledge to venture further afield and stay out in the wild for longer than a few days at most. I've found your videos invaluable - amongst the best available. Keep up the great work and thank you!
I recognize that 1 quart stainless steel water bottle LAPG had them on sale back before Covid for $18.95 with the 25 ounce nesting cup and the lid and a mesh bag and you bet I bought several of them
Leslie Kovacs, Thanks for those words, as I was trying to think of why I like his way of teaching or speaking and couldn't quite figure out the words or quite why I enjoyed his videos over so many of the others
@@victorcastle1840 Thank you Victor. But remember that contrary to what we see in the Movies, Green Berets have as one of their Missions is to go and TEACH Foreign People how to do Guerilla Warfare. So he has a lot of Experience teaching under his belt. He's just chosen to take that and apply it to Wilderness Survival. And I like how he does it. Thanks again and Take Care.
Your greatest tool is your mind. Keep it strong and sharp. Sometimes in the 90lb 20 mile ruck marches, only thing kept me going is to tell my self 'just keep putting 1 foot in front of the other'. Helped me in my days of cellphone tower climbing and still today as a man of 40 camping in the high desert. Mental tough is everything.
As an ex infantry sniper I watch these kind of videos with real interest. But since I'm from the UK there is nothing like this over here. If seen many videos made by guys who I can tell have never been in the woods in their lives. Or make prepped videos without knowing how to use their own equipment. But I loved this video. This guy knows his stuff, and you can tell he spends lots of time doing it. Not just talking about it. Fantastic video, thank you.
I wonder if carrying an e-reader in a survival situation makes sense. They can be loaded up with a ton of reference material (even though it will be in black and white), they're usually pretty lightweight, and they last for a long time, like a couple of weeks on a single charge at least. If you bring a flashlight with a hand-crank that can charge devices through USB, an e-reader is far easier to charge than a smartphone, too.
TheYouthPrepper YouthPreps My dad had the 1954 soldiers handbook and I learned how to sow with his kit and sewing thread and needle. I can’t crochet but can help you with a sucking chest wound..
Dutch Bushcraft my highschool provides classes that some what teach you how to do taxes and we have classes that teach you how to work with kids and some other home ec type stuff, but i belive it can be improved
TheYouthPrepper YouthPreps I agree & here's 1 kick in the pants. While going to college, it wasn't up until my final semester before someone offered an actual course. Another kick in the pants, said course was only 1 credit!
Good common man kit. If you want a higher end kit. You can get a compact 5 lbs winter kit of a tent, down quilt, and inflatable sleeping pad. In summer you can get a lightweight hammock and tarp along with a silk liner for only 2 lbs.
Clear, precise & very absorbent.! Great presentation of live saving skills, even the dog wants to learn.! Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
Practice, get out and get it done! Even it's a short hike just to make coffee in the woods. That's what got me in the woods and not just setting up a stand, hunting and going home. Another great video man. Thx!
I also carry in my first aid kit 2 ultra thin pantie liners for large emergency bandages for stopping blood you can wrap them with gauze or what ever to help hold them in place along with a couple tabs of duct tape
Nice video. Even when I go for an easy day hike, I carry a lot of the same gear you recommend. Also - great advise on taking a land navigation course. Everyone thinks that having a GPS unit is going to save their butt. Only on the days that things go perfectly - which does not happen often! Finally - thank you for your service. My brother-in-law, a Vietnam era Green Beret; passed away unexpectedly mid January. I'm still heartbroken.
Very good ideas. In addition to heavy duty needles, parachute cord, bank line and strong duct tape - self locking plastic ties are great for quick equipment repairs. They weigh practically nothing and don't take up any room in a survival kit/ day hike kit/ bug out bag. Thank you very much
Mors Kochanski; we Canadians are proud of him, our PM not so much. New sub and the icon bell has been smashed! Just watched your char cloth video. ATB from Yellowknife Canada
Inversely proportional! Love the terminology. Dude you rock, and you’re a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. I sincerely appreciate it!
Absolutely LOVE your classes/videos! I pick up more tools for my survival tool box each time I watch them and rewatch them. Thank You for all of your time and efforts. It is GREATLY appreciated.
I'd go to Flintlock II just for the shirt! All B.S. aside, thanks for another great one, this stuff should be mandatory life instruction in schools (along with bringing back Shop, Home Ec., etc...). Can't wait to get out there and finally get some quality instruction, as well (and as importantly) as some hands-on experience. Looking forward to passing the knowledge on down to my kids and having the peace of mind of knowing that one day they'll know what to do if the need arises.
I still have some in storage in some sizes, I just don't have them available right now. I will put them back up on my website later in the Spring! They will be available at the next one, for sure. Might even be a second design if it goes as planned.
Good deal, I'd much rather buy it onsite and feel like I "earned it", looking into flights out to Flintlock II right now, will shoot you an email with a few questions once I've got it all figured out.
Watching several of your videos, I have taken your suggestions to heart and used them as a frame of reference when putting together my own kits. Thanks for the great videos.
Really simplistic explanation is what you have and why you have it, learned a lot and going to practice what you explained and make some adjustments to my emergency pack thanks for taking your time to educate all of us.
First and most importantly, thank you for your service. And for sharing all of this knowledge. In these uncertain times it's on everyone's minds I'm sure that it might come to this. Your videos are straight to the point with no fat at all. And it's easy for a guy with literally no experience like myself to do a crash course in human survival. Keep up the good work! And I'm ordering your book very soon.
I forgot just a shot "1ranger bead,2ranger bead...Im Inf/AR and compass always points to engine or here to iron in MN/CA?! But your rock solid...may patience be with you!
This is a great video, while all your videos are great, this one really explains in detail about how to survive out in the woods, forest or backcountry; very few actually ever touch on this subject, and as a park ranger on search & rescues, i see all the time where people just are very unprepared for being in the woods, forest, backcountry. Even in campground setting it's really amazing just how people will not take the time to double and triple check all their gear making sure they'll have all the necessary equipment or gear (i'm trying to be mean or ridicule about anybody) these are just the things i see all the time; your videos talk about all of what it take to survive in some of the most simplest places to the more outward places, this video really gives people a guide to follow when heading outdoors into the woods, forests or even the backcountry's and how to properly prepare; another good video might be showing people how to mark their trails or find their way out of places where they might have gotten lost or hurt; being out in nature's back yard can be great and exciting fun, people just need to take the necessary step to make sure their properly prepare to be out in the wild. Thanks
Great and simple no bullshit info. Id love to see some more of your classes. Especially the primitive skills class you mentioned early in this video. Thanks for taking the time man
Yet another great class, thank you for being a great resource in both new skills and the essential refresher training. Newbie or veteran we can all learn from your relaxed, no nonsense style. Thanks
That’s for another amazing video Josh! More amazing points!! A few new goodies I will be adding to my grab and survival bag didn’t think of before this video! Appreciate your time and knowledge more than you know!
Thank you! Really Big Monkey 1 suggest charcoal in a strainer in the bottle(bandana over opening) when filling & if in a water source turned against flow of water; less trashy getting inside. Also fo rags/ cloths for hygene & other do jobs. Most say boil 5 minutes bc meanies have begun to die, but not dead. When using charcoal in water( the water & ashes set over night make lye). Charcoal is said helpful in filtration & another function. I have thought on the water/ashes combination; drinking water & charcoal( not ashes yet, but same elements); the same for lye made from ashes( charcoal not burned long enough to be ashes). Any ideas. Like headlamps & use them, but always aware the head is then targeted. Plastic whistles are said best, though they break, metal can freeze to lips. Dr. Bronner's multi- use. Rosemary multi-use. Black Scout said in "event" put as much on yourself out of bag/pack as you can so travel faster/less noticable. Many show lots of ways to hide survival gear. The ads at this time🎵 to drums of freedom.👂👃👜🍜☕📝👢💼🎩🔪🔎🔦☔🔋dried fruit, nuts, seeds( though some have lectins) they travel well. Wet wipes, small spray bottles help make cleaning & freshening...
What to say about your videos other than thank you so much, for taking the time to share with us such a great pool of knowledge. One day I hope to meet you and participate in some of your courses. Cheers for now and again thank you.
Just saw your Forest Wizard t-shirts!! Ordering soon as I get home from work! You sir, are a truly awesome human being! The kids are going to love their shirts! Now, to save up and get out to one of your courses!
Its funny to me anyway how my idea of what a compass could do for me above and beyond its basic roll. When I was a teen I used a compass similar to your MC 2 . Then off to the Army and the Lensatic compass. Still have one I keep in my truck and thought it was top shelf. Any compass is better than no compass but I like the idea of having a compass with signal mirror, protract, pace cord and beads and magnifying device. Thanks again for updating my education !!!
Thank you for making and sharing this video!! I actually learned a lot and will be making some changes to my BOB and day pack! Would love to take one of you survival classes
probably thee best , and most important survival kit video i have ever seen. ( i watch a lot ). thank you, you have a new follower. sharing now. cant wait to watch more.
Thank you. Sensible, practical advice and tips. I have a lot of this stuff but hadn’t considered keeping the stuff on my person for ease of access. I also hadn’t considered the multiple uses of some of the items.
He just made me realize that a big problem with the fero rod, which people see as the ultimate backup, is that those big sticks need 2 hands to use. They do make ones that can be used with one hand.
Awesome video! It enables me as a SAR Volunteer to keep up my knowledge in the current circumstances... My mind goes al the time "aha!" awesome thank you!
I humbly suggest checking out Wiggy's sleeping bags. They are the best bag I have ever owned. Some are survival rated to -60. That is how bags are rated, as I'm sure you already know. Nice video!
Excellent video. I have a couple questions related to Urban disasters. 1) Water: My area is prone to flash floods, in a situation like that the water -could- *will* be contaminated by various chemicals from cars, buildings and even the pavement. Does boiling do anything for that or should I get a carbon filter to deal with that problem? 2) Signals: I got a 4 pack of single use areal flares from Orion, the Skyblazer IIs. They weigh 1.5 ounces and go up 400 feet. What are your thoughts on having one of those? 3) Defense: What are your thoughts on Defensive options during an urban disaster? I carry a Glock 43 6+1 in the gun and a spare 8 round magazine.I also put 2 10 round magazines and a Kimber Pepper Blaster in my get home bag.
@The Hillbilly Hiker Are there Britta filters I could put into a bug out bag. Being more specific, and urban get home bag? Edit: Not impressed, the Britta filter seems to be made for use at your faucet, not filtering contaminated water during an urban flood.
@@HannibalsSurplusReviewsheck yeah. Any weight wears on you after enough time. I may have exaggerated a bit, but too often I see bag loadout recommendations that have way too much gear.
@@HannibalsSurplusReviews I'm not packing tons of food into a BOB. Maybe a brick or two of SOS rations and some morale chocolate. You sound like you're packing for a backpacking trip. (When backpacking, I pack tons of goodies in too.) Nothing wrong with your method. It just wouldn't be my choice for a BOB.
Update, i've add something new to my survival/outdoor gear, taking a page from the military, i've added knee & elbow pads to my gear, while this might sound silly, after watching the military and why they use them it make good sense, the last thing i would want is to injure my knees or elbows when hiking, especially in tough terrain where there are rocks all over the place, i actually add these a few years ago, i also have goggles in my survival/outdoor gear to prevent eye injuries, these are just some of the things i've been updating.
Can you do a video on how to stay cool in a survival situation in the Texas heat? What are some things that can be done differently to withstand the brutal heat during summer times?
A tea light is, in combination with aluminium foil and a poncho a great heat source. Normal candles can be used to waterproof clothes (or better make them water resistant). You can whistle with acorn heads (very loud). Glo-toobs are great for marking and signalling. I have a micro light on my pacebeads. I use bungeecords for the tarp/poncho. I have seen quite a few shelters ripped because someone or something fell on the cordage. The charcoal for water taste was new for me. Thanks.
@@StevanOutdoor I guess pacebeads and ranger beads are the same. I think the first term i heard for them was pacecord, pacecount / Schrittzähler. The problem i have with them is that when i get to the "mountains and or woods" (where it is not flat) The pacecount turns more or less int a guessing. I could do it quite good on even terrain (a park where i knew how long one round was and there it worked when ruckmarching for 20 and even 30 km) but as soon as the terrain gets uneven its more or less guesswork. It`s also important to know what you want achieve with it because for normal stuff i prefer orientating on landmarks and/or a map. I for my part use it mostly to count landmarks like streets so i don`t always have to look at the map. When you dry acorn heads they get as hard as stone and they are small compared to whistles (which can be good in a small survival tin and E&E scenarios). It also can be a price issue. There are all kind of possible scenarios.
@@StevanOutdoor I hate gloves. I more often than not hurt myself/fail when wearing some (or substitutes) and once almost died when i didn`t wear them (although i was told to wear them which might have killed me in this instance in my pov). The only uses for gloves for me are concealment, medical, maybe rapelling, defense or if it`s very cold.
@@StevanOutdoor I use a mulitool or sticks for the pot (can be pimped with a rangerband) but if i make fires for food i usually make very small ones in a hole or a kind of hole (stones in a riverbed). Can easily be covered up and is not dangerous (if your region is not prone to moorland fire).
Side note for the sleep system, i cant find a single reason 2 not carry a blow up sleeping pad. Ive had several that have lasted years n never failed. I just upgraded. N the extra weight n size of pad will enable u 2 have smaller lighter blanket or sleeping bag.
Candles are super underrated even for just basic hiking/camping trips. If you hike with a tent, a candle inside of a tent does a halfway decent job of providing a tiny bit extra level of warmth -- especially on cold, rainy days where lighting a fire is extremely difficult. Just don't go to sleep with it lit, because Murphy's Law requires you to knock it over in your sleep.
I have a kit I carry while hiking/foraging. I have many of the items you covered in my kit and will definately upgrade with ideas you presented in this video. Thanks for the info. I'm going to look into your orienteering / navigation course. I'm not really a joiner but sounds interesting and usefull. I put together emergency trauma kits for my wife and kids to keep in their vehicles. I don't have one , but should. I know you have expertice in this area and believe you've done some vids on the subject. Definately going to check them out and refresh. Thanks for the congrats on my mora purchase too. Most don't reply to comments.
Thanks for watching, it is a long video that is packed with much more information than just an Emergency Kit packing list. Download this packing list with gear recommendations and links here: mailchi.mp/310234924517/green-beret-emergency-survival-kit. I appreciate all your views, likes, comments, and sharing it with folks that would find this information useful. If you are new to the channel, make sure you subscribe and click that notification bell, and check your settings to allow all notifications from this channel so you don't miss any videos. Hope to see you in the woods!
So I've been making my way through your channels " Playlist" tab. Under " Blast from the past" number 6 is a Doc McStuffins Training film. I've been making notes and trying to get the lessons out of it but just can't seem to figure it out. Can you elaborate? Lol
@@bdb1183201 haha, well I had no idea either until just now. I had to reverse-engineer it and do some investigating to make sure I wasn't being hacked by Doc McStuffins somehow. Apparently, my 3yo baby daughter was watching it and clicked "save" and chose that particular playlist to save it to. I didn't even know that could be done.
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Ha. My little ones heard the music and came running. I thought I had all of them memorized. It was a new one. They are what it's all about.
bdb1183201 it is all about the kids bro.
If you have those doggie poop pick up bags you can use the plastic tube its wrapped around to roll up your gorilla tape. Its the perfect width.
“I’m not trying to improvise when seconds count” The GBGB. Thanks for the 28 minutes of great instruction. 🇺🇸🔥🍻 44K and climbing!
She's growing! It's been doing well. Appreciate your views and comments.
Joshua. Just adding some info for consideration and options.
Compressed Towel Tablet Capsules are small in size and you can carry plenty. They activate with minimal water, can be used multiple times and they are strong. I used them a lot when I was homeless because they were affordable and allowed me to stayed clean.
I'm an amateur wildlife photographer in the UK, wanting to improve my skills and knowledge to venture further afield and stay out in the wild for longer than a few days at most. I've found your videos invaluable - amongst the best available. Keep up the great work and thank you!
Primitive skills taught from experience and physics. Basic physics helps the student “learn to fish”. Your instruction methods are truly a step above.
I recognize that 1 quart stainless steel water bottle
LAPG had them on sale back before Covid for $18.95 with the 25 ounce nesting cup and the lid and a mesh bag
and you bet I bought several of them
So nice to see a Rational and Practical Survival Video. Thanks very much.
Leslie Kovacs,
Thanks for those words, as I was trying to think of why I like his way of teaching or speaking and couldn't quite figure out the words or quite why I enjoyed his videos over so many of the others
@@victorcastle1840 Thank you Victor. But remember that contrary to what we see in the Movies, Green Berets have as one of their Missions is to go and TEACH Foreign People how to do Guerilla Warfare. So he has a lot of Experience teaching under his belt. He's just chosen to take that and apply it to Wilderness Survival. And I like how he does it. Thanks again and Take Care.
Lord Baden Powell was asked “Be prepared for what?” He replied “For anything”. The only way to do that is with knowledge. Good video.
Your greatest tool is your mind. Keep it strong and sharp. Sometimes in the 90lb 20 mile ruck marches, only thing kept me going is to tell my self 'just keep putting 1 foot in front of the other'. Helped me in my days of cellphone tower climbing and still today as a man of 40 camping in the high desert. Mental tough is everything.
I like to sing marching songs or the song of the Gummi Bears in my mind.
"Insane to stay sane..."
"The beatings will continue until morale improves..."
A folding no-see-um head net is a must in the far north. It can be used to screen water or a breathable sack as well.
As an ex infantry sniper I watch these kind of videos with real interest. But since I'm from the UK there is nothing like this over here. If seen many videos made by guys who I can tell have never been in the woods in their lives. Or make prepped videos without knowing how to use their own equipment. But I loved this video. This guy knows his stuff, and you can tell he spends lots of time doing it. Not just talking about it. Fantastic video, thank you.
Thanks, I appreciate that.
I use floss as my repair kit. Many uses.
This is why you learn survival skills from an ex-military, you can't go wrong. Thanks a lot for the great knowledge you share, Sir!
Former Military.
An X military means their Dead.
I wonder if carrying an e-reader in a survival situation makes sense. They can be loaded up with a ton of reference material (even though it will be in black and white), they're usually pretty lightweight, and they last for a long time, like a couple of weeks on a single charge at least. If you bring a flashlight with a hand-crank that can charge devices through USB, an e-reader is far easier to charge than a smartphone, too.
Wow. This video should have millions of views. I cant believe how much of awesome information you can get for free. Thanks!
These are the things they should be teaching in school
And money management
TheYouthPrepper YouthPreps My dad had the 1954 soldiers handbook and I learned how to sow with his kit and sewing thread and needle. I can’t crochet but can help you with a sucking chest wound..
Dutch Bushcraft my highschool provides classes that some what teach you how to do taxes and we have classes that teach you how to work with kids and some other home ec type stuff, but i belive it can be improved
Survival classes, and Domestic Survival classes aka Womens' Psychology aka Abnormal Psych. ;)
TheYouthPrepper YouthPreps I agree & here's 1 kick in the pants. While going to college, it wasn't up until my final semester before someone offered an actual course. Another kick in the pants, said course was only 1 credit!
Mors Kochanski; "The More You Know, the Less You Carry".
Always solid advise from you and of course the God Father, Mors Kochanski.
...well said!
...too many "sofa-coachers / tv star coachers" on the loose out there...!
Good common man kit. If you want a higher end kit. You can get a compact 5 lbs winter kit of a tent, down quilt, and inflatable sleeping pad. In summer you can get a lightweight hammock and tarp along with a silk liner for only 2 lbs.
Clear, precise & very absorbent.! Great presentation of live saving skills, even the dog wants to learn.! Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
Practice, get out and get it done! Even it's a short hike just to make coffee in the woods. That's what got me in the woods and not just setting up a stand, hunting and going home. Another great video man. Thx!
I also carry in my first aid kit 2 ultra thin pantie liners for large emergency bandages for stopping blood you can wrap them with gauze or what ever to help hold them in place along with a couple tabs of duct tape
Nice video. Even when I go for an easy day hike, I carry a lot of the same gear you recommend. Also - great advise on taking a land navigation course. Everyone thinks that having a GPS unit is going to save their butt. Only on the days that things go perfectly - which does not happen often! Finally - thank you for your service. My brother-in-law, a Vietnam era Green Beret; passed away unexpectedly mid January. I'm still heartbroken.
Sorry for your loss, may he RIP. Until Valhalla, brother!
Very good ideas. In addition to heavy duty needles, parachute cord, bank line and strong duct tape - self locking plastic ties are great for quick equipment repairs. They weigh practically nothing and don't take up any room in a survival kit/ day hike kit/ bug out bag. Thank you very much
I like to have one of those very compact foldable water bottles.They weigh very little and can hold a lot and it makes storing water much easier.
Former 3/75 here...love the videos! Keep em coming RLTW!
RLTW, brother!
I see you're on the bro. of the scroll page on fb too..good stuff man.
Another one, knocked out of the park. Thank you for making these videos. I am using them to learn with my kids.
One thing I learned during my time in the Army (11B), noone better than a Green Beret to speak on tactics and survival.
Its great you made a link to a list, did a lot of people a big favor there... i mean, on top of making this video.
Mors Kochanski; we Canadians are proud of him, our PM not so much. New sub and the icon bell has been smashed! Just watched your char cloth video. ATB from Yellowknife Canada
Welcome! Mors is outstanding
Thanks Josh for all the useful information! I really like how functional your kits are without unnecessary bulk. Thanks again!
Awesome stuff! Your approach is a lot more reality-based than a lot of stuff on UA-cam.
I did buy the Morakniv Garberg Carbon. Very happy with that purchase. Thank you.
former spec ops guys are the best. no hardass attitude, humble and totally competent.
thnk you for your service sir
Inversely proportional! Love the terminology. Dude you rock, and you’re a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your skills with us. I sincerely appreciate it!
Absolutely LOVE your classes/videos! I pick up more tools for my survival tool box each time I watch them and rewatch them. Thank You for all of your time and efforts. It is GREATLY appreciated.
I'd go to Flintlock II just for the shirt! All B.S. aside, thanks for another great one, this stuff should be mandatory life instruction in schools (along with bringing back Shop, Home Ec., etc...). Can't wait to get out there and finally get some quality instruction, as well (and as importantly) as some hands-on experience. Looking forward to passing the knowledge on down to my kids and having the peace of mind of knowing that one day they'll know what to do if the need arises.
I still have some in storage in some sizes, I just don't have them available right now. I will put them back up on my website later in the Spring! They will be available at the next one, for sure. Might even be a second design if it goes as planned.
Good deal, I'd much rather buy it onsite and feel like I "earned it", looking into flights out to Flintlock II right now, will shoot you an email with a few questions once I've got it all figured out.
Watching several of your videos, I have taken your suggestions to heart and used them as a frame of reference when putting together my own kits. Thanks for the great videos.
not skipping any ads! because you deserved it sir! thanks for the knowledge!
You and corporal are awesome videos. Not sure what the tourniquet is but a surgical tubing with a leather patch. Sling shot and a medical need.
Just found your channel and really enjoying it. I now have a long list of videos to watch. I like how informative and very casual you talk. Thanks
Really simplistic explanation is what you have and why you have it, learned a lot and going to practice what you explained and make some adjustments to my emergency pack thanks for taking your time to educate all of us.
First and most importantly, thank you for your service. And for sharing all of this knowledge. In these uncertain times it's on everyone's minds I'm sure that it might come to this. Your videos are straight to the point with no fat at all. And it's easy for a guy with literally no experience like myself to do a crash course in human survival. Keep up the good work! And I'm ordering your book very soon.
COLDER is a little gem thanks 👍
I forgot just a shot "1ranger bead,2ranger bead...Im Inf/AR and compass always points to engine or here to iron in MN/CA?! But your rock solid...may patience be with you!
Excellent video! It pulls together a lot of separate elements to make the “big picture” that much clearer. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Nice explanations and use of analogies. M.O.I. is well practiced and effective. I'm enjoying working my way thru your CH recovering from surgery.
This is a great video, while all your videos are great, this one really explains in detail about how to survive out in the woods, forest or backcountry; very few actually ever touch on this subject, and as a park ranger on search & rescues, i see all the time where people just are very unprepared for being in the woods, forest, backcountry. Even in campground setting it's really amazing just how people will not take the time to double and triple check all their gear making sure they'll have all the necessary equipment or gear (i'm trying to be mean or ridicule about anybody) these are just the things i see all the time; your videos talk about all of what it take to survive in some of the most simplest places to the more outward places, this video really gives people a guide to follow when heading outdoors into the woods, forests or even the backcountry's and how to properly prepare; another good video might be showing people how to mark their trails or find their way out of places where they might have gotten lost or hurt; being out in nature's back yard can be great and exciting fun, people just need to take the necessary step to make sure their properly prepare to be out in the wild. Thanks
@@StevanOutdoor ya i did forget the "not" i went back and fix it, don't want to mistaken for what i'm trying to say; thanks
Very clear, concise and logically presented information. Thanks!
This is one of my favorite videos you've made! I'm bookmarking this!
Great and simple no bullshit info. Id love to see some more of your classes. Especially the primitive skills class you mentioned early in this video. Thanks for taking the time man
A lot of those are over on my other channel Flint & Steel Critical Skills Group, those were assigned to and taught by other instructors on the team.
Awesome. Thanks, ill check that channel out
Yet another great class, thank you for being a great resource in both new skills and the essential refresher training. Newbie or veteran we can all learn from your relaxed, no nonsense style. Thanks
Another great video, cups and bottles but if it's an emergency a Sawyer makes more sense to me for the quick fast now stuff...
After day 4 without food, you will be effected. Studying fasting you be an advantage in your knowledge.
Great video sir
I don't even like going a day without it.
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret Agreed. Another great video Thank you
This ia a video packed full of great information and the addition of the packing list just puts it over the top!
More great information. The basics will keep you alive. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
There is brilliance in the basics!
That’s for another amazing video Josh! More amazing points!! A few new goodies I will be adding to my grab and survival bag didn’t think of before this video! Appreciate your time and knowledge more than you know!
Awesome Video its nice to see someone show basic Land Navigation and not using a GPS system ( batteries die) compasses dont keep up the great work
Thank you! Really Big Monkey 1 suggest charcoal in a strainer in the bottle(bandana over opening) when filling & if in a water source turned against flow of water; less trashy getting inside. Also fo rags/ cloths for hygene & other do jobs. Most say boil 5 minutes bc meanies have begun to die, but not dead. When using charcoal in water( the water & ashes set over night make lye). Charcoal is said helpful in filtration & another function. I have thought on the water/ashes combination; drinking water & charcoal( not ashes yet, but same elements); the same for lye made from ashes( charcoal not burned long enough to be ashes). Any ideas. Like headlamps & use them, but always aware the head is then targeted. Plastic whistles are said best, though they break, metal can freeze to lips. Dr. Bronner's multi- use. Rosemary multi-use. Black Scout said in "event" put as much on yourself out of bag/pack as you can so travel faster/less noticable. Many show lots of ways to hide survival gear. The ads at this time🎵 to drums of freedom.👂👃👜🍜☕📝👢💼🎩🔪🔎🔦☔🔋dried fruit, nuts, seeds( though some have lectins) they travel well. Wet wipes, small spray bottles help make cleaning & freshening...
Fantastic video, on the singling side, I have a small pen flare kit. Not to expensive and well worth having them.
This video is extremely informative. Even just the info with a rolling boil was a HUGE help.
As always, another outstanding source of information from the consummate warrior/teacher himself. Thank you .
Thanks, Mary! I appreciate that
What to say about your videos other than thank you so much, for taking the time to share with us such a great pool of knowledge. One day I hope to meet you and participate in some of your courses. Cheers for now and again thank you.
insulated pants are great to bring some package of seven oceans whit you real small and can live from it pretty long it boat food if get lost on sea
Just saw your Forest Wizard t-shirts!! Ordering soon as I get home from work! You sir, are a truly awesome human being! The kids are going to love their shirts!
Now, to save up and get out to one of your courses!
Haha awesome! Hope they enjoy them.
Its funny to me anyway how my idea of what a compass could do for me above and beyond its basic roll. When I was a teen I used a compass similar to your MC 2 . Then off to the Army and the Lensatic compass. Still have one I keep in my truck and thought it was top shelf. Any compass is better than no compass but I like the idea of having a compass with signal mirror, protract, pace cord and beads and magnifying device. Thanks again for updating my education !!!
Thank you for making and sharing this video!! I actually learned a lot and will be making some changes to my BOB and day pack! Would love to take one of you survival classes
I really enjoy your videos and teaching methods. One of these days before I get too old I'll have take a class. So interesting.
no bullshit Josh youre the best instructor ive come across. keep it going
6” waxed 1/4”jute string stays in the bottom of my pocket always!
Engaging instruction. Great video as usual. I always learn something. Thank you.
One of my favorite videos so far. So many of my previous questions answered!
probably thee best , and most important survival kit video i have ever seen. ( i watch a lot ). thank you, you have a new follower. sharing now. cant wait to watch more.
Welcome!
Howdy, col kelly sent me over I'm a new subscriber.
Thank you. Sensible, practical advice and tips. I have a lot of this stuff but hadn’t considered keeping the stuff on my person for ease of access. I also hadn’t considered the multiple uses of some of the items.
SIr, this is one of the best summary I 've ever seen about surivalness, thank you, .
I can only say one thing : GO ON. Great video
He just made me realize that a big problem with the fero rod, which people see as the ultimate backup, is that those big sticks need 2 hands to use. They do make ones that can be used with one hand.
Not necessarily, I have a video with at least three techniques on using them with one hand if your other is injured
This video is very helpful, I have been struggling with weight issues. Thank you sir
I use turkey timer sticks as an indicator for purified water. less thermic energy and time wasted for a boil.
That should pop at 165, I’d probably drink that also.
@@GrayBeardedGreenBeret yeah its basically based off the same principle device as a water pasteurization indicator
Awesome video! It enables me as a SAR Volunteer to keep up my knowledge in the current circumstances... My mind goes al the time "aha!" awesome thank you!
Holy shit. This gear vs skill level is insane. First guy I’ve ever heard kinda mention this. I love this channel.
I humbly suggest checking out Wiggy's sleeping bags. They are the best bag I have ever owned.
Some are survival rated to -60. That is how bags are rated, as I'm sure you already know. Nice video!
I have several Wiggy's, they are great.
Tons of helpful information.. Great job!!!!
Thanks
Excellent video. I have a couple questions related to Urban disasters.
1) Water: My area is prone to flash floods, in a situation like that the water -could- *will* be contaminated by various chemicals from cars, buildings and even the pavement. Does boiling do anything for that or should I get a carbon filter to deal with that problem?
2) Signals: I got a 4 pack of single use areal flares from Orion, the Skyblazer IIs. They weigh 1.5 ounces and go up 400 feet. What are your thoughts on having one of those?
3) Defense: What are your thoughts on Defensive options during an urban disaster? I carry a Glock 43 6+1 in the gun and a spare 8 round magazine.I also put 2 10 round magazines and a Kimber Pepper Blaster in my get home bag.
@The Hillbilly Hiker Are there Britta filters I could put into a bug out bag. Being more specific, and urban get home bag?
Edit: Not impressed, the Britta filter seems to be made for use at your faucet, not filtering contaminated water during an urban flood.
Your survival and bug-out bag loadouts are so practical. Carrying a 70 liter / 50 lb bag is simply unrealistic. I appreciate your wisdom.
@@HannibalsSurplusReviewsheck yeah. Any weight wears on you after enough time. I may have exaggerated a bit, but too often I see bag loadout recommendations that have way too much gear.
@@HannibalsSurplusReviews I'm not packing tons of food into a BOB. Maybe a brick or two of SOS rations and some morale chocolate. You sound like you're packing for a backpacking trip. (When backpacking, I pack tons of goodies in too.) Nothing wrong with your method. It just wouldn't be my choice for a BOB.
love them fero togles great to replace buttons on some clothes
can get for cheap on wish
Enjoying your videos
I was taught by two nam vets as well
Update, i've add something new to my survival/outdoor gear, taking a page from the military, i've added knee & elbow pads to my gear, while this might sound silly, after watching the military and why they use them it make good sense, the last thing i would want is to injure my knees or elbows when hiking, especially in tough terrain where there are rocks all over the place, i actually add these a few years ago, i also have goggles in my survival/outdoor gear to prevent eye injuries, these are just some of the things i've been updating.
Can you do a video on how to stay cool in a survival situation in the Texas heat? What are some things that can be done differently to withstand the brutal heat during summer times?
I'll have to think about a way to make that a video that most folks would want to watch.
The Gray Bearded Green Beret yeah, well maybe something about being prepared for all seasons. Even heat
Excellent as always Brother!👍
thanks Josh
I've been enjoying your videos. Good job
Thanks Josh
A tea light is, in combination with aluminium foil and a poncho a great heat source.
Normal candles can be used to waterproof clothes (or better make them water resistant).
You can whistle with acorn heads (very loud).
Glo-toobs are great for marking and signalling.
I have a micro light on my pacebeads.
I use bungeecords for the tarp/poncho. I have seen quite a few shelters ripped because someone or something fell on the cordage.
The charcoal for water taste was new for me.
Thanks.
@@StevanOutdoor
I guess pacebeads and ranger beads are the same. I think the first term i heard for them was pacecord, pacecount / Schrittzähler.
The problem i have with them is that when i get to the "mountains and or woods" (where it is not flat) The pacecount turns more or less int a guessing. I could do it quite good on even terrain (a park where i knew how long one round was and there it worked when ruckmarching for 20 and even 30 km) but as soon as the terrain gets uneven its more or less guesswork.
It`s also important to know what you want achieve with it because for normal stuff i prefer orientating on landmarks and/or a map.
I for my part use it mostly to count landmarks like streets so i don`t always have to look at the map.
When you dry acorn heads they get as hard as stone and they are small compared to whistles (which can be good in a small survival tin and E&E scenarios). It also can be a price issue. There are all kind of possible scenarios.
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I hate gloves.
I more often than not hurt myself/fail when wearing some (or substitutes) and once almost died when i didn`t wear them (although i was told to wear them which might have killed me in this instance in my pov).
The only uses for gloves for me are concealment, medical, maybe rapelling, defense or if it`s very cold.
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I use a mulitool or sticks for the pot (can be pimped with a rangerband) but if i make fires for food i usually make very small ones in a hole or a kind of hole (stones in a riverbed). Can easily be covered up and is not dangerous (if your region is not prone to moorland fire).
My buddy the LawDemon said to check out your channel. Glad he did. Subbed.
Welcome to the channel!
Side note for the sleep system, i cant find a single reason 2 not carry a blow up sleeping pad. Ive had several that have lasted years n never failed. I just upgraded. N the extra weight n size of pad will enable u 2 have smaller lighter blanket or sleeping bag.
Candles are super underrated even for just basic hiking/camping trips. If you hike with a tent, a candle inside of a tent does a halfway decent job of providing a tiny bit extra level of warmth -- especially on cold, rainy days where lighting a fire is extremely difficult.
Just don't go to sleep with it lit, because Murphy's Law requires you to knock it over in your sleep.
If it can happen, it will happen.
Also useful for watertight spot repairs on the tent.
I have a kit I carry while hiking/foraging. I have many of the items you covered in my kit and will definately upgrade with ideas you presented in this video. Thanks for the info. I'm going to look into your orienteering / navigation course. I'm not really a joiner but sounds interesting and usefull. I put together emergency trauma kits for my wife and kids to keep in their vehicles. I don't have one , but should. I know you have expertice in this area and believe you've done some vids on the subject. Definately going to check them out and refresh. Thanks for the congrats on my mora purchase too. Most don't reply to comments.
Mt man here watching 👍👍
Outstanding corporal corner recommend your channel. Thanks