David : Even this series being 4 years old, I have found it INVALUABLE !!!! You're a GREAT TEACHER & PROFESSIONAL, and You've explained everything CRISTAL CLEAR !!! I'm going to research online, you're courses, for dates & locations, for future reference, and explore the possibility of assisting to one of your COURSE . MASSIVE THANKS !!!
Hello Dave. I am a big advocate of your 10 c's concept. Personally I don't go on an outing without them regardless of the type of outing. Resently I have noticed a few other youtubers mention another "c" being the combo tool. I have used a leatherman since the mid 90's and wear it every day. I picked up a sheath made by leatherman for $8 that has a slot for the extra accsesrory bits and it is worth it's weight in gold. I can now have on my belt the WAVE, small ferro rod, lighter, 6ft of #36, sail needle and a ti3 flashlight. That's a bad mama jama! thanks for the freshen up. take care -Chris
Great update on the 10 c's. Nice to see how our needs change over time as well as available materials may change what we should consider carrying in case of an emergency. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with everyone.
David, just wanted to thank you and Joshua from CornerstoneSurvival for inspiring me. I spent 5yrs in the USMC Infantry and have had a subliminal on and off “prepared” mindset since. Realizing I work 1hr away through a mix of suburban, industrial park, and woodland in between I decided to create a Get Home Kit (rather then just thinking about it). It’s far from covering the 10 C’s in redundancy, but it’s a start. Hope to meet you both in the future (now saving for the Basic Course and gear). Again, thank you both 🙏
Previously magnetized my sail needles (and whole sewing kit needles) with magnet (200 strokes each). Then fluorescent orange fingernail polish on the needle eyes (N end). All needles magnetized strong enough to pick up paperclip. My 2 sail needles readily available on my 2 walking poles, along with 50+ ft braided line, and 15+ ft silver and orange duct tape wraps.
there is one item, and it is a personal preference, that I have in my kit on top of items similar to these and that is a signal whistle. due to how far and loud that thing is I think it is a good idea to carry, it is not multi functional, but it weighs nothing.
Dave , I would like to send out a personal THANK YOU !!! I have always been an outdoors person I was raised in the country , but since I have been watching you and preparedmind101 and a few others I have started becoming more self reliant. You would think after losing everything more than once due to hurricanes, that I would have started along time ago but I always thought it was just a part of life . It is but now I feel more confident that our situation is 100 times better due to a few EDC items and some planed and ready packs ! My wife and I are going to try to take your beginner class in dec. my birthday is dec.9 and I think it would be a realy fun and learning experience for both of us !! Once again thank you and God bless , keep up the great work !!
Dave, you probably won’t see this on this old video but man... I recently held a unit safety meeting to take our guys out west. I talked about hydration on the flight line, sunscreen, the importance of not getting too drunk off duty so you can’t work the next day you know the basics. I thought I had it covered. Then we had 3 squids get lost AF out in the mountains without even any water on them. They stumbled upon a ranger station that luckily was manned due to it being fire season. Basically I failed to talk about the 10c’s despite knowing them. Not that it’s my fault or anything but dang. Next time we’re gonna have at least a brief discussion of wilderness survival. We did with the next group going hiking. Thanks for the great work for all these years.
Dave, I never really understood the importance of the sail needle in the 10 C kit, until I took your basic class. I must have dug a dozen painful splitters/thorns out of my hands that weekend! Danny, Pathfinder Basic Class of April, 2016. :)
There's a Zebralight H52 (and the other varieties of that model), which is a headlamp that can be clipped by itself to your belt or shirt & since it points forward like a military Vietnam-style flashlight it'll light your way. Works on AA & AAA (although at lower power).
Very good series. Great information always. I like the updates on the material choices. As products/materials change our systems evolve. Thanks for what you do!
Dave, thank you, sir! I appreciate these videos very much. Thank you for what you do in your channel, and the effort you put into your videos. Take care.
Really well put together series, thanks so much for sharing this. Love the durable, sustainable nature of your kit and use of skill over fragile or expensive equipment. I always pack a decent blade like TBS Grizzly, a untreated steel bottle, 1st aid kit and a 58 patt British army poncho for the same reasons. Thanks again. Steve
First..first time ever! As always...good stuff Dave. Really like Ur motto on anything U carry has to have 3 different usages. Each item has to have 3 different usages. That's a great way to maximize every single item. With the top 10c's having 3 different usages each- Ur looking at 30 items! Excellent video with enormous survival value- complete different level of survival items. Good stuff Dave! !
Dave I love all your info and especially the way you give reasons and examples as to why you do things this way or that, keep up all the great videos. God bless you and your family
I saw something on UA-cam and thought it would be selfish of me to keep it to myself, so here is something that I think should be shared. STOP Sit, think, observe, and plan. If you get lost, confused, or just turned around, it's best to go by the STOP method. Sit somewhere shady or out of the weather. Think about what happened and what went wrong. Observe your surroundings to see if you recognize anything. Plan your next move as to where your best chance of rescue would be. I thought the guy who came up with this was brilliant! What do all of you think you would do in this situation?
Alcohol pads are very underrated when it comes to survival. Great fire starters, sanitize drinking cups, clean wounds, etc. I'm sure you can find more uses.
Excellent video trilogy, thank you so much Dave! Please make a detailed video on water filtration systems out on the market (sawyer, life straw, steripen etc.). I know it is a pain in the @ss but we all need it. Thank you again.
To charge a needle, you can just run it over your clothing a few times, in one direction only. That will give it enough static charge for compass work. Speaking of the compass, that is a really nice one. I have a slightly more simpler one of those that I am rather sure is made by the same company. Sometimes though, I need a little button compass. I find the quality of the button compass is all over the place from junk to rather good. The problem is they are almost never labeled, so I do not know what company makes good ones and what company makes junk. Do you know which is which?
Very awesome video series man. Very helpful. Loved every video. Your kit is so simple, yet, so complete and well thought out. What about some spare batteries for the headlamp? Not much weight. Not much room taken up. Perhaps a few water purification tabs in case a fire is a no go for one reason or another. Just some thoughts. Thanks for the videos and information. Take Care and Be Aware
I have to disagree. The inner stands of paracord are strong. At 50 pounds those strands are strong enough for many many tasks especially sewing gear. I agree that bank line is far cheaper.
Great update videos Dave! One thing bothers me though. I was quite surprised to see how little emphasis is placed on First Aid. Given the various reasons offered about how one ends up in such circumstances, I would think there could be quite a good possibility that one might be injured in some way. Yet, apart from some references to bandaging with the cotton cloth, there is very little reference to an actual First Aid kit, or similar. I was wondering about your reasoning for that. You mention that, once packed, there is still some space left over for things like some food items. Yet, you did not elaborate. Any reason for this? Thanks again!
Hey Dave, I love your channel and teachings! I just got my copies of Bushcraft 101 and advanced Bushcraft. I've already read 101 but I rented it . Are you a fan of carrying 2 compasses? To be able to double check for accuracy? Thank again, God bless you and your family!
only thing I disagree with is having stuff outside the pack. I keep my poncho externally so I grab it quickly. your pack might be waterproof on the outside but if opened, you risk get things wet. sometimes a rain storm comes out of nowhere. also my poncho fits my pack underneath which allows me to have the ability to access my pack I'm a covered environment with a little work.
Things on the outside of a pack in the Eastern Woodlands are likely to be destroyed by Brambles and cat claw, pretty easy to unclip 2 clips and get a rain coat in about 5-10 seconds?
I agree, or at least closer to the top. It's a preference. This guy is using a German waterproof pack, so nothing is gonna get wet in there. Also the raincoat will suffice until the rain slows down enough or stops. It also depends on the situation, but for basics what he is sharing here should cover most scenarios.
duck tape is cool i just see skinnymedic make butterfly stitchs out of it and miythbusters made a sail boat out of the stuff not that you would carry that much but just showes how good the stuff is
i used braided cord vs. twisted cord because of the great bite you get on prussics with braided vs. twisted. At least the line the loop is placed on being braided line.
What are your thoughts on using a heavier material like a sweatshirt? I find safety longsleeve shirts at thrift stores cheap. They are orange or fluorescent and 100% cotton
hey Dave, this is a great video. Thank you. I just checked the suunto web site and they have a bunch of models of MC-2 compass. Which particular model do you think is the best for you?
I mean... having such a bag and address 4/5 survival priorities, except for the 1st and most critical one - security, makes no sense. You can fight bad weather and dehydration, but having a broken bone, bleeding scar or a "simple" diarrhea in the middle of the woods is not fun.
+wildernessoutfitters Dave, Any thoughts on the K&R Alpin compass after your experience with it? I see you're back with the MC-2. I have & use both. I Haven't had any issues with either of them personally but your 2¢ are much more valuable them mine! Thanks for the videos.
Thanks Sir, V.good lecture. awaiting for next segment , Some of those item are not avilable in INDIA like Fro rod, nigine bottel & cup , 1095 knife ( only up to 1070)
you can buy a 1/2 inch thick six inch long ferro rod on ebay for less than a US dollar, as for the knife, as long as it can throw sparks off the spine when you hit a piece of flint or other really hard rock, you should be good
Where would you carry a sleeping bag? Tie it to the bottom? I know it's a day pack, but if you have to spend a night out and it's pretty cold,. You might want to sleep and have some cover.
what suunto mc-2 are we talking about? mc-2 G? mc-2 Pro? mc-2 NH? mc-2 D/L? mc-2 6400? mc-2 360? or are those all the same one and different shops just have different names for it?
If you check their website (www.suunto.com/), the NH and SH refer to Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere respectively. If you look on the website, it explains how they are different (I read it once, and as I remember, it has to do with how the compass card tilts). There is also a globally balanced compass, for people that might find themselves ANYWHERE. They have different scales (inches, centimeters, USGS), so chose which one you prefer.
+wildernessoutfitters I'm good Dave just kidding I am a little late getting the thing lol. Hell it was like over two years when you did the video. Btw love the videos hope to take one of your classes. I'm a trucker and don't get in the woods much. Keep up the good work.
I think a Zebralight headtorch would be an awesome option for candle power (candling device). I have the one powered by a single AA (but it can also take a Lithium Ion 14500 Battery). It is a right angle torch so you can stand it upright on a hard surface, clip it onto clothing or a hat/cap brim or wear it in the headlamp strap. It's also waterproof sealed with an o-ring and extremely durable being made of machined aluminium and no plastic (I have had too many Petzel and Black Diamond headlamps snap on me to ever use plastic ones). www.zebralight.com/H52-AA-Headlamp-Cool-White_p_131.html
Love the video Dave! One minor point though -- I think that all stuff ended up being too bulky for my tastes! My overnight/3-day bag is barely bigger than that, including food and sleeping bag. I'm a firm believer in going as small/lightweight as possible, simply so people are *more willing* to carry everything they need on simple afternoon outings and dayhikes. Willingness to carry gear in mundane scenarios trumps all else, for me. Do you think there's merit to this? Not meaning to be critical of your methods, just adding another opinion to the conversation!
Understood but... That's YOUR idea of a kit. This video is HIS idea of a kit. He's sharing his vast knowledge with us. We can take it or leave it. Thanks for sharing Dave!
I agree - small price to pay for safety! However, I'm speaking more to the mindset of your average weekend warrior, who may not think a simple trip to the lake is worth of carrying this much kit. We're talking about 20+lbs after food, water, and an extra layer. I guess I'm just wondering -- is the topic of *ease of carry & convenience* worthwhile? Your 10C system is on point and I agree entirely with it. But I'm thinking, what good is gear if we can't make sure people ALWAYS have easy access to it ("the best survival knife is the one you have")? I think the topic of convenience is understated in the survival world.
+NothingCoherent the amount of energy you expend while walking wearing a pack doesn't increase significantly until you surpass 30% of your body weight the average weekend warrior doesn't walk far enough with a loaded pack to make a real difference in how tired they feel their not a thru hiker going 20 - 30 miles a day day after day 30 lbs isn't going to kill anyone after 5 miles
Not saying it will tire them out or anything - I'm saying that people will opt out of carrying it for exactly that reason. It's a short hike, so why bother? Maybe this is an isolated issue, but in my experience most hikers I see in the local mountains just carry water and a snack. Can't be bothered to carry much else. I really think a more convenient system would be appealing to these type of people. Not arguing that Dave's system is too heavy to carry or anything silly like that. I'm arguing that people are lazy and overconfident, and I think it's worth while to appeal to that demographic ;-) The type of folks watching survival videos on youtube are not the ones I am worried about, right?
Dave, What are your views on water filters? Example the sawyer mini that you can pick up for $20. I think it is a good back up or to use while on the move and unable to boil, but that is just MHO.
This video has nothing to do with LONGER Term, it is a kit for everyday in CASE of the unexpected camp, water filters and tabs are good but if I get stuck I will likely start fore anyway for cooking or rescue, might as well boil and be sure if I have consumed the 2 bottles I am carrying-
14lbs is good in my opinion, not for ultra lighters of course. Dave's kit recommendations appeal to MANY of us that enjoy the frontier type kits mixed in with some current items.
What about a sharpener? I know that that ring belt can somewhat work as a sharpener, but I'm a little surprised that there's no Lansky Rod or one of those thin machete stones- a canoe file at Machtetespecialists.com or a DMT/Lansky butterfly knife style sharpener are ideas.
would it not be better to pack your shelter tarp on the top of your pack? that way you won't have to dig through your pack in a rainstorm to get to your shelter?
The only thing above the Shelter is a Rain Coat? and a Couple rags? The beauty is there is not much in the main pack that is not shelter related except and extra bottle of water
with out a doubt, Dave makes the best videos onthe topic of survival on UA-cam. my only gripe "and this is petty" is that Dave never gives weights. generally only states it weights nearly nothing. Get a scale! data is king!
When you said the name and manufacturer of your compass,I couldn't understand your spoken words,not your problem,I've been working around noisy equipment too long.
Yup, that's my main mechanical compass to. It's good quality as well. I keep an extra button compass to but it's not as trusty as a nice one like that.
As always, great information. Thanks. I hate to be the grammar police, but at 13:14, I believe you meant to say "premise" instead of "pretense." Pretense means false, and your wisdom is anything but false. Thanks again.
David : Even this series being 4 years old, I have found it INVALUABLE !!!! You're a GREAT TEACHER & PROFESSIONAL, and You've explained everything CRISTAL CLEAR !!! I'm going to research online, you're courses, for dates & locations, for future reference, and explore the possibility of assisting to one of your COURSE . MASSIVE THANKS !!!
Hello Dave. I am a big advocate of your 10 c's concept. Personally I don't go on an outing without them regardless of the type of outing.
Resently I have noticed a few other youtubers mention another "c" being the combo tool. I have used a leatherman since the mid 90's and wear it every day. I picked up a sheath made by leatherman for $8 that has a slot for the extra accsesrory bits and it is worth it's weight in gold.
I can now have on my belt the WAVE, small ferro rod, lighter, 6ft of #36, sail needle and a ti3 flashlight. That's a bad mama jama!
thanks for the freshen up.
take care -Chris
Great update on the 10 c's. Nice to see how our needs change over time as well as available materials may change what we should consider carrying in case of an emergency. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with everyone.
David, just wanted to thank you and Joshua from CornerstoneSurvival for inspiring me.
I spent 5yrs in the USMC Infantry and have had a subliminal on and off “prepared” mindset since.
Realizing I work 1hr away through a mix of suburban, industrial park, and woodland in between I decided to create a Get Home Kit (rather then just thinking about it).
It’s far from covering the 10 C’s in redundancy, but it’s a start.
Hope to meet you both in the future (now saving for the Basic Course and gear).
Again, thank you both 🙏
thanks for all the knowledge you share Dave
Previously magnetized my sail needles (and whole sewing kit needles) with magnet (200 strokes each). Then fluorescent orange fingernail polish on the needle eyes (N end). All needles magnetized strong enough to pick up paperclip. My 2 sail needles readily available on my 2 walking poles, along with 50+ ft braided line, and 15+ ft silver and orange duct tape wraps.
there is one item, and it is a personal preference, that I have in my kit on top of items similar to these and that is a signal whistle.
due to how far and loud that thing is I think it is a good idea to carry, it is not multi functional, but it weighs nothing.
Dave , I would like to send out a personal THANK YOU !!! I have always been an outdoors person I was raised in the country , but since I have been watching you and preparedmind101 and a few others I have started becoming more self reliant. You would think after losing everything more than once due to hurricanes, that I would have started along time ago but I always thought it was just a part of life . It is but now I feel more confident that our situation is 100 times better due to a few EDC items and some planed and ready packs ! My wife and I are going to try to take your beginner class in dec. my birthday is dec.9 and I think it would be a realy fun and learning experience for both of us !! Once again thank you and God bless , keep up the great work !!
Thank You Dave for making these 10c video updates they are great.
Dave, you probably won’t see this on this old video but man... I recently held a unit safety meeting to take our guys out west. I talked about hydration on the flight line, sunscreen, the importance of not getting too drunk off duty so you can’t work the next day you know the basics. I thought I had it covered. Then we had 3 squids get lost AF out in the mountains without even any water on them. They stumbled upon a ranger station that luckily was manned due to it being fire season. Basically I failed to talk about the 10c’s despite knowing them. Not that it’s my fault or anything but dang. Next time we’re gonna have at least a brief discussion of wilderness survival. We did with the next group going hiking. Thanks for the great work for all these years.
Dave, I never really understood the importance of the sail needle in the 10 C kit, until I took your basic class. I must have dug a dozen painful splitters/thorns out of my hands that weekend! Danny, Pathfinder Basic Class of April, 2016. :)
Another video I enjoy watching, for some reason. enjoying this Evolution of the 10C's.
Thanks again for the refresher course Dave, much appreciated.
There's a Zebralight H52 (and the other varieties of that model), which is a headlamp that can be clipped by itself to your belt or shirt & since it points forward like a military Vietnam-style flashlight it'll light your way. Works on AA & AAA (although at lower power).
Excellent series Dave many thanks.
great series explaining what you carry and why. great to see the evolution over time.
Very good series. Great information always. I like the updates on the material choices. As products/materials change our systems evolve. Thanks for what you do!
Dave, thank you, sir! I appreciate these videos very much. Thank you for what you do in your channel, and the effort you put into your videos. Take care.
Good stuff. I have that exact same pack. I bought it 20 years ago at a surplus store in Lewiston, Idaho. It's a great pack.
Really well put together series, thanks so much for sharing this. Love the durable, sustainable nature of your kit and use of skill over fragile or expensive equipment. I always pack a decent blade like TBS Grizzly, a untreated steel bottle, 1st aid kit and a 58 patt British army poncho for the same reasons. Thanks again. Steve
First..first time ever! As always...good stuff Dave. Really like Ur motto on anything U carry has to have 3 different usages. Each item has to have 3 different usages. That's a great way to maximize every single item. With the top 10c's having 3 different usages each- Ur looking at 30 items! Excellent video with enormous survival value- complete different level of survival items. Good stuff Dave! !
Really enjoying this series Thx for posting
Always learning more from your vids. Thanks for the continuous sharing.
Love all your videos Dave, hope to see you in the fall in the basic class as a fellow ohio native from cincinnati.
So, that headlamp doubles as a Bigfoot detector. Nice.
that must be a special setting. ;)
Optional BigFoot led circuits.
Dave I love all your info and especially the way you give reasons and examples as to why you do things this way or that, keep up all the great videos. God bless you and your family
Thanks for the video! It gives me a greater understanding of the 10 C's
Thanks again Dave.
This video should have over 5 million view’s.
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing - Martin
Thanks Dave for your insight. It's very good knowledge to have.
I never thought about how I packed up my bag but that is a good idea. Usually I gotta haul all my stuff out to find something.
I saw something on UA-cam and thought it would be selfish of me to keep it to myself, so here is something that I think should be shared. STOP Sit, think, observe, and plan. If you get lost, confused, or just turned around, it's best to go by the STOP method. Sit somewhere shady or out of the weather. Think about what happened and what went wrong. Observe your surroundings to see if you recognize anything. Plan your next move as to where your best chance of rescue would be. I thought the guy who came up with this was brilliant! What do all of you think you would do in this situation?
yea. a guy named Michael Blomgren did a video series on S.T.O.P. was fantastic! :)
Alcohol pads are very underrated when it comes to survival. Great fire starters, sanitize drinking cups, clean wounds, etc. I'm sure you can find more uses.
great informative and teaching video. Gracias for your time.
great compass choice, I have one as well, wont go into the woods without it.
nice presentation....logical...to the point.
"now you know its not big foot its just a racoon sniffing at your trail mix"
ME: Buys headlamp
the alpine is fantastic, I got it from Dave's suggestion a few years back...not sure what the big difference is but I really like the alpine..
i liked this for the bigfoot comment alone lol great video as always Dave and thank you for the time you take to teach us
Excellent video trilogy, thank you so much Dave! Please make a detailed video on water filtration systems out on the market (sawyer, life straw, steripen etc.). I know it is a pain in the @ss but we all need it. Thank you again.
Thats awesome! Thank you from NEO.
Thanks for the info Dave! I will deff start to carry a needle also. Very well thought out kit. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Peace
Great points and information as always thanks for sharing your thoughts and information blessings sir!!
good info for all, ty dave.......
how about if you store your sail needle attached to a small magnet so its well magnetized all the time?
Starting @ 10:37 hahahhaha so true ! Especially for the kids. Good stuff !
You should take and sell that as a complete kit
I quickly found out how behind i am and what I don't know. Thanks for the amazing videos.
Thank you.
To charge a needle, you can just run it over your clothing a few times, in one direction only. That will give it enough static charge for compass work.
Speaking of the compass, that is a really nice one. I have a slightly more simpler one of those that I am rather sure is made by the same company. Sometimes though, I need a little button compass. I find the quality of the button compass is all over the place from junk to rather good. The problem is they are almost never labeled, so I do not know what company makes good ones and what company makes junk. Do you know which is which?
Whomsoever has chosen to thumbs-down Dave really needs to adjust their approach... IMO...
Very good. Thank you very much
Thank you
Very awesome video series man. Very helpful. Loved every video. Your kit is so simple, yet, so complete and well thought out. What about some spare batteries for the headlamp? Not much weight. Not much room taken up. Perhaps a few water purification tabs in case a fire is a no go for one reason or another. Just some thoughts. Thanks for the videos and information. Take Care and Be Aware
have great summer camping outdoors.
I have to disagree. The inner stands of paracord are strong. At 50 pounds those strands are strong enough for many many tasks especially sewing gear. I agree that bank line is far cheaper.
Great update videos Dave!
One thing bothers me though. I was quite surprised to see how little emphasis is placed on First Aid. Given the various reasons offered about how one ends up in such circumstances, I would think there could be quite a good possibility that one might be injured in some way. Yet, apart from some references to bandaging with the cotton cloth, there is very little reference to an actual First Aid kit, or similar. I was wondering about your reasoning for that.
You mention that, once packed, there is still some space left over for things like some food items. Yet, you did not elaborate. Any reason for this?
Thanks again!
Really good 3 part update to this stuff Dave, appreciate it. I am going to make a playlist for all 3 in this series you just did, thanks a lot.
Hahahahah you are everywhere Barry Lol I love this 3 part series
+Eric Rosbottom haha I don't even know the guy and I see him on all the channels I watch too lol
Hey Dave, I love your channel and teachings! I just got my copies of Bushcraft 101 and advanced Bushcraft. I've already read 101 but I rented it . Are you a fan of carrying 2 compasses? To be able to double check for accuracy? Thank again, God bless you and your family!
Sail needles are perfect barter items in the bush.
well made video as always sir,,,
only thing I disagree with is having stuff outside the pack. I keep my poncho externally so I grab it quickly. your pack might be waterproof on the outside but if opened, you risk get things wet. sometimes a rain storm comes out of nowhere. also my poncho fits my pack underneath which allows me to have the ability to access my pack I'm a covered environment with a little work.
I usually pack my tarp shelter on the top under the main flap. that way I don't have to dig through everything in a rainstorm to get to my shelter.
Things on the outside of a pack in the Eastern Woodlands are likely to be destroyed by Brambles and cat claw, pretty easy to unclip 2 clips and get a rain coat in about 5-10 seconds?
Dave knows what he's talking about bro. He's got his shit together and you can take that to the bank.
I agree, or at least closer to the top. It's a preference. This guy is using a German waterproof pack, so nothing is gonna get wet in there. Also the raincoat will suffice until the rain slows down enough or stops. It also depends on the situation, but for basics what he is sharing here should cover most scenarios.
duck tape is cool i just see skinnymedic make butterfly stitchs out of it and miythbusters made a sail boat out of the stuff not that you would carry that much but just showes how good the stuff is
There are several suunto mc2 compasses could you give a complete description as to a part number item number.. thanks Dave...
Another great video. Thanks Dave. One question. I don't hear you speak of binoculars. Do you ever carry them? They can be used to make fire I am told.
i used braided cord vs. twisted cord because of the great bite you get on prussics with braided vs. twisted. At least the line the loop is placed on being braided line.
A cotton baby blanket is about shamag size usually.
What are your thoughts on using a heavier material like a sweatshirt? I find safety longsleeve shirts at thrift stores cheap. They are orange or fluorescent and 100% cotton
hey Dave, this is a great video. Thank you. I just checked the suunto web site and they have a bunch of models of MC-2 compass. Which particular model do you think is the best for you?
So Dave, where is your FIRST AID kit? That's what's supposed to be in your outer, most accessible pocket.
I mean... having such a bag and address 4/5 survival priorities, except for the 1st and most critical one - security, makes no sense. You can fight bad weather and dehydration, but having a broken bone, bleeding scar or a "simple" diarrhea in the middle of the woods is not fun.
You might want to rethink your process, as ALL of these items are First Aid Items-
+wildernessoutfitters Dave, Any thoughts on the K&R Alpin compass after your experience with it? I see you're back with the MC-2. I have & use both. I Haven't had any issues with either of them personally but your 2¢ are much more valuable them mine! Thanks for the videos.
Are those duluth firehose work pants you're wearing?
Arborwear
Do you ship to Czechia or Poland? I was hoping to order one of those portable water distillers when it comes out (when & how much?).
Awesome series man!! What kind of dip you dipping? Lol
Thanks Sir, V.good lecture. awaiting for next segment , Some of those item are not avilable in INDIA like Fro rod, nigine bottel & cup , 1095 knife ( only up to 1070)
Why only up to 1070?
you can buy a 1/2 inch thick six inch long ferro rod on ebay for less than a US dollar, as for the knife, as long as it can throw sparks off the spine when you hit a piece of flint or other really hard rock, you should be good
Laflen Kenway I am from INDIA . Money is not a problem . fero rods not avilable in INDIA
they are shipped from china though? How? Are they illegal?
Laflen Kenway Indian people stop trading with China due to not support INDIA in NSG deal in UN.They are helping Pakistan terrorist
Where would you carry a sleeping bag? Tie it to the bottom?
I know it's a day pack, but if you have to spend a night out and it's pretty cold,. You might want to sleep and have some cover.
What happened to the Alpin compass. I just bought one because you recommended it. Dave you are costing me some money.
Nothing wrong with that compass but the MC2 is my prefered
what suunto mc-2 are we talking about?
mc-2 G? mc-2 Pro? mc-2 NH? mc-2 D/L? mc-2 6400? mc-2 360?
or are those all the same one and different shops just have different names for it?
If you check their website (www.suunto.com/), the NH and SH refer to Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere respectively. If you look on the website, it explains how they are different (I read it once, and as I remember, it has to do with how the compass card tilts). There is also a globally balanced compass, for people that might find themselves ANYWHERE. They have different scales (inches, centimeters, USGS), so chose which one you prefer.
+wildernessoutfitters I'm good Dave just kidding I am a little late getting the thing lol. Hell it was like over two years when you did the video. Btw love the videos hope to take one of your classes. I'm a trucker and don't get in the woods much. Keep up the good work.
Brian Neeley
ohh... that makes sense now.
thank you.
I think a Zebralight headtorch would be an awesome option for candle power (candling device). I have the one powered by a single AA (but it can also take a Lithium Ion 14500 Battery). It is a right angle torch so you can stand it upright on a hard surface, clip it onto clothing or a hat/cap brim or wear it in the headlamp strap. It's also waterproof sealed with an o-ring and extremely durable being made of machined aluminium and no plastic (I have had too many Petzel and Black Diamond headlamps snap on me to ever use plastic ones). www.zebralight.com/H52-AA-Headlamp-Cool-White_p_131.html
how do you set up your mosquito net. i have the same net but have never actually needed to set it up.
Love the video Dave! One minor point though -- I think that all stuff ended up being too bulky for my tastes! My overnight/3-day bag is barely bigger than that, including food and sleeping bag.
I'm a firm believer in going as small/lightweight as possible, simply so people are *more willing* to carry everything they need on simple afternoon outings and dayhikes. Willingness to carry gear in mundane scenarios trumps all else, for me. Do you think there's merit to this?
Not meaning to be critical of your methods, just adding another opinion to the conversation!
14.7 lbs without full water containers is pretty light in my opinion for security-
Understood but...
That's YOUR idea of a kit. This video is HIS idea of a kit. He's sharing his vast knowledge with us. We can take it or leave it.
Thanks for sharing Dave!
I agree - small price to pay for safety! However, I'm speaking more to the mindset of your average weekend warrior, who may not think a simple trip to the lake is worth of carrying this much kit. We're talking about 20+lbs after food, water, and an extra layer.
I guess I'm just wondering -- is the topic of *ease of carry & convenience* worthwhile?
Your 10C system is on point and I agree entirely with it. But I'm thinking, what good is gear if we can't make sure people ALWAYS have easy access to it ("the best survival knife is the one you have")? I think the topic of convenience is understated in the survival world.
+NothingCoherent the amount of energy you expend while walking wearing a pack doesn't increase significantly until you surpass 30% of your body weight the average weekend warrior doesn't walk far enough with a loaded pack to make a real difference in how tired they feel their not a thru hiker going 20 - 30 miles a day day after day 30 lbs isn't going to kill anyone after 5 miles
Not saying it will tire them out or anything - I'm saying that people will opt out of carrying it for exactly that reason. It's a short hike, so why bother?
Maybe this is an isolated issue, but in my experience most hikers I see in the local mountains just carry water and a snack. Can't be bothered to carry much else. I really think a more convenient system would be appealing to these type of people.
Not arguing that Dave's system is too heavy to carry or anything silly like that. I'm arguing that people are lazy and overconfident, and I think it's worth while to appeal to that demographic ;-)
The type of folks watching survival videos on youtube are not the ones I am worried about, right?
What poundage is that bank line ? #36 500 feet?
Dave, What are your views on water filters? Example the sawyer mini that you can pick up for $20. I think it is a good back up or to use while on the move and unable to boil, but that is just MHO.
thousands of thru hikers can't be wrong if you have the filter why boil unless it's for cooking?
This video has nothing to do with LONGER Term, it is a kit for everyday in CASE of the unexpected camp, water filters and tabs are good but if I get stuck I will likely start fore anyway for cooking or rescue, might as well boil and be sure if I have consumed the 2 bottles I am carrying-
Where can one get the large Ferro rod you use??
Where did you get the copper topper on ferrell rod
great video Dave. how you gonna hump all that stuff through the woods?
All 14.7 lbs of it?
14lbs is good in my opinion, not for ultra lighters of course. Dave's kit recommendations appeal to MANY of us that enjoy the frontier type kits mixed in with some current items.
What about a sharpener? I know that that ring belt can somewhat work as a sharpener, but I'm a little surprised that there's no Lansky Rod or one of those thin machete stones- a canoe file at Machtetespecialists.com or a DMT/Lansky butterfly knife style sharpener are ideas.
No first aid kit? Just wondering.
Thanks Mate, I really enjoyed that series. I have a similar video I did a year ago, love for you to check it out and let me know what you think
would it not be better to pack your shelter tarp on the top of your pack? that way you won't have to dig through your pack in a rainstorm to get to your shelter?
The only thing above the Shelter is a Rain Coat? and a Couple rags? The beauty is there is not much in the main pack that is not shelter related except and extra bottle of water
do you believe in Bigfoot then david? great video
metric or inches on the compass
wish I still had my kit it was in my Truck just in case cuz I go to the desert a lot and someone broke into my Truck and stole it
with out a doubt, Dave makes the best videos onthe topic of survival on UA-cam. my only gripe "and this is petty" is that Dave never gives weights. generally only states it weights nearly nothing. Get a scale! data is king!
14.7 Pounds with empty water containers and no food or snacks
👍
When you said the name and manufacturer of your compass,I couldn't understand your spoken words,not your problem,I've been working around noisy equipment too long.
Suunto MC-2
Suunto MC2
Yup, that's my main mechanical compass to. It's good quality as well. I keep an extra button compass to but it's not as trusty as a nice one like that.
I ended up with 11 C’s?
класс
First comment awesome vidoe
.
As always, great information. Thanks.
I hate to be the grammar police, but at 13:14, I believe you meant to say "premise" instead of "pretense." Pretense means false, and your wisdom is anything but false.
Thanks again.