You did a wonderful job! I'd like to make a few suggestions. Just so you understand I'm not a couch living troll. I was a boyscout then leader until I joined army. I was in ranger bat. then while part of battalion. I became part of Ranger school. I was stationed at Dugway proving grounds. So my training in survival stretches from swamps to mountains then high desert and extreme weather conditions. Anyway everything aside. Love the kit. First suggestion. Add a mylar blanket. Also when tying off poncho or blanket don't use tape. Place a rock in Conor then tie around rock. This will be much stronger then any other method. Please test. Next I would add 2 more water bags. Water is life. Don't trust just one container. Another person commented on boil bags. Why not it weights nothing and takes up no space. The last two things are something I learned from military. Always have a Chem light. Buy the good ones. They can save your life. From finding your camp after a nighttime bathroom visit, to seeing when everything else fails. Breaking one open can leave a 12 hour trail. Last but very useful aluminum foil. The list of uses is endless. From a cup you can boil. To a frying pan. That's just the easy stuff. Oh yeah a Bic lighter. Always have 2 Fire and water are life. You can survive almost any thing with fire and water. Everything I listed should fit with taking up any space. I hope you find this useful and not a ding on your well done kit. For some reason nowadays people seem offensive. Or condescending when you try and help. I gave you my rundown to maybe stop trolls from talking trash. Anyway best of luck please let me know if you tested the rock a tie method. I'll never go back to anyother way after I was shown in military. We had problems with grommets ripping out in high winds. I hope no matter what you find some of this helpful
100% understand where you're coming from and appreciate your experience and knowledge. What I didn't make clear in the video is that the pouch is at its absolute maximum. I could possibly slide some folded aluminium foil in, but there's zero chance of a mylar blanket (I've tried) or more bags or any of the other items you recommend. There's an argument to be made that I should go up in size of pouch and squeeze in a few more items. I may do a follow up video and try and add in yours and all the other viewers suggestions. I did manage to get a lean to shelter up using the rock tie method, I wasn't too confident as too how long it would hold up for. The disposable ponchos are very thin and the tape adds some strength, at least as far as I can tell. Neither option is gonna survive a storm. If there was bad weather I'd be much more inclined to wear the poncho to stay dry. Thanks for watching sir.
@@wildnessoutdoors didn’t appear that full in the video. Well that the problem will videos. Nothing beats in your face training. Ran into stuff like this training in martial arts. Things look one way on tv so you practice what you see. Then when you get around someone with experience everything looks different. Nothing worse then training wrong. Because then you have to fix bad habits. Well that went a bit off topic. I look forward to your solutions to what you’ve found
Excellent flashlight I use the MARITAC ..AAA .. with a Eveready ultimate lithium AAA and a ultimate... Lithium last much longer.. longer shelf life.. work better in the cold.. most importantly they do not leak I've never had an ultimate lithium leak! As far as the emergency poncho goes you can take little tiny stones.. squeeze the material around it in tie the string to that to make fasten points without tape
A few comments really stood out to me and were some changes I'd make. 1- FOIL... take a foot or 2 and fold up in back of kit. You can even pre-make a cup made of foil. 2- HYDRO BLU FILTER STRAW... filters 10 gallons per cartridge, paired with the whirl bag is perfect. Lol, and technically you would also have a metal container with the foil. 3- SOL EMERGENCY BLANKET... ditch the peanut butter and this would be approx. the same size as those 2 packs. Or possibly fit it in the front mesh pocket of pouch and KEEP peanut butter lol. Some changes I'd make would be switch the SAK for the smaller SAK "WALKER" model, about half as thick and you have a blade and saw which are really the only needed tools in a small emergency kit JMHO. POSSIBLY... squeeze in if you can a 4mil contractor bag. Lastly, a trick birthday candle or 2 to help extend flame and dry out marginal tinder. LMAO... now I have to go make one of these as I have a few different size MAXPEDITION pocket pouches. THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO... and YOUR kit is one of the first MICRO/SMALL pocket kits that actually has everything you need and NOTHING you don't... GREAT JOB!
Thanks for the epic comments!!! All great suggestions. There's an update video on my channel with more items, including foil, check it out. Thanks for watching 😁
This is a great pack up for if you aren't going to be too far from you car or truck with more substantial stuff there. I've seen people mention the lack of metal container for boiling or cooking but a small kit like that isn't going to be for shooting off in the woods for a week anyway, overnight is about it. Besides with the bag and water tabs you have means of hydration and a bandana to strain the water with pre-treatment. O-light makes a nice mini flashlight with a double clip that I use at work to clip on my hat brim to make it hands free and I haven't had the first thought of buying a headlamp. The only thing I would add is a mini bic lighter, spark is great but flame could work better in some situations such as wet tinder or something like that. You've got a new subscriber bud! I like this and I'm going to go check out some more of your content.
this is a great video for even beginner survivial/edc/preparedness people. its not so intense and intimidating, but practical and easy to digest. thanks!!
Very nice! I especially like the Calories and Boo-Boo kit additions. My only potential swapout suggestions are: 1) replace the Whirl-Pak bag with a Boil in Bag, that way you can boil water. Grey Bearded Green Beret did it on one of his videos. Rig up a way to hang the bag next to the fire - not over it - and fill it with water. Doesn't stand up but, like you say, we're looking for best compromises here; 2) replace your plain drinking straw with a HydroBlu Sidekick straw. That way you're drinking through a water filter as well. It's only a tad bit larger than your drinking straw. But, if it won't fit, add a Firefly ferro rod to your SAK and ditch the dedicated rod. Use the SAK saw as a striker. Technique is to pin down the material with the saw teeth and then rake the Firefly over the spine on top. Felix Immler demonstrated it and it works very well. Subbed!
I know Wazoo Survival make bags that you can boil water in. I actually mentioned them originally but edited it out lol I've seen Fireflies, a friend has them, they're awesome but I was able to fit the larger rod so I may as well include it. I'll have a look at the HydroBlu straw too! Thanks for watching and for comments 🙂
You made some good points. Although you can also boil water in these whirlpak-bags. You only need to be careful about the distance between the bag and the flames. I also consider the firefly and fireant for the SAK as to flimsy to be a real firestarting device. I own both and practiced with both. I only consider them the back-up for the backup. Before relying on that as primary source of combustion I’d rather throw in a mini bic and a 1/8“ ferro rod that has no handle. And create one by wrapping around a few feet of 1/2“ ducttape.
@@basstib.9343 Good to know about the Whirl-Pak bags. Since they can stand up, that makes them preferable. And I agree that the Firefly should not be your primary ferro rod. Nor should the HydroBlu straw I suggested be your primary water filter. I think the whole point of a kit like this is to have the 10 C's (11 C's?) covered in a mini kit you can take with you away from base camp on a scout/recon trip and use to help you get through a night or two if you wind up stuck out in the middle of nowhere.
Excellent, a really well thought out kit. As others have commented you are lacking some type of boiling container. My tips to cover this are 1. Fold a heavy duty foil dish, like the type that used to come from Chinese/ Indian takeaways, depending on size you MIGHT be able to put it in the pouch or be able to attach it to the pouch with elastic bands. Or, 2. Place the pouch inside a metal cup of some sort (or a very small mess tin), to protect it and provide you with a boiling vessel. Don't know if you are familiar with the US stainless steel ARTIC canteen mug. Measures, sorry I still use the "old money", 7 inches long, 3 inches high, width 2 to 3 inches (it curves), handle folds under the mug. The oblong shape of this mug enables you to fit it into a large jacket pocket or pouch. I've used one for years and it's still going strong. Personally, I might have gone for a more traditional ferrocerium rod as it would be easier to work in extremely cold conditions. Overall, I think folk must compliment you on the thought and time you have put into this compact pouch. Really excellent presentation too, well done.
Appreciate the kind words man. There's no way a foil dish would fit, the pouch is at its absolute max. There's an argument to be made that I could swap the food sachets for a foil dish though. Regarding the ferro rod, I own a few Light My Fire rods and a few 6 inchers, neither of which fit. I'm sure there's something on the market that would fit but I was using what I had :) Thanks for watching!
You can also use a sheetbend to attach a tie out to the corner of your plastic poncho. I carry both a poncho and a space blanket with some duct tape for patching up. Four marbles, .45 cal lead balls, hickory nuts or acorns work too.
I used to teach wilderness survival back in the 80's, when there where only five C's. But of late I have added two more C's. So here we go. 1. Cover, be it a tarp, rain poncho, or one of the reusable thermal blankets, plus some tent stakes, that will go through the grommets. 2. Cordage, Paracord, tared bank line, nylon binder twine or that cord you have, You need it to set up your cover. 3. Combustion. Two lighters, one in your pocket, one in your pack. Strike any where matches, hard to find, but they are still out there. And a Ferro Rod, make sure its a good one. And some kind of tinder. Be it store bought or Home made. 4. Container. I know your keeping your kit small, but I will always have a Nalgene bottle with me. A 40oz Klean canteen metal bottle, and my 48oz water bladder. Where I live water can be hard to come by. Also a method to purify water. I use coffee filters to remove the big stuff, grit, tad poles, fish and frogs. Then the Pure Aqua Water drops. These are not iodine based. I also have the metal bottle I can boil water in. 5 Calories. Some kind of food or snacks. Just remember dehydrated food, takes water to make. 6. Communication. And I'm not talking about your Cell Phone. There are places where they will not work. So a Flashlight, whistle, signal mirror, signal panel, usually bright orange, maybe 2x3 feet. And last maybe some hand flares. But be careful with those. 7. Cutting, its the big one because every one has their own opinion. I carry a Swiss Army Deluxe Tinker pocket knife, and old school Gerber Multi-plier, some kind of fixed blade, 4 to 6 inch blade. A small folding saw that used 6 inch reciprocating saw blades, so you always have a sharp blade to work with, and a Tomahawk, they are legit tools. So that's it, and I do carry something from each group, even when day hiking. Because you never know.
I would have LOVED to have been doing survival back in the 80's when the gear was basic and the knowledge was kind of underground and could only be learned from proper instructors or old school outdoorsmen or military guys. I was a kid in the 80's but I had a book on survival that got me into outdoors in the first place! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@wildnessoutdoors Yep, I learned from a Marine Scout, during a three day course. And from my Father who was an army Medic. And also just from ding and experimenting. It really is not that hard to figure it all out :) Have a good one.
I carry a small Olight flashlight like that, mine has an S type pocket clip on it so I can clip it to the Bill ( or Brim ) of my hat for hands free use. Nice video, thanks for sharing it. JT
Hey, as a scout and military survival instructor, a SAK or scout pocket knife has always done every job I needed it to do, and many that a K-bar, versatile as it is, was just to awkward for.
Many thanks for your video, really enjoyed it, of course everyone is going to tell you what you should have put in and I'm no exceptions, a few cable ties take up no room and are always handy, whistle for signaling you can get some really small ones, your knife is a perfect choice (I carry the exact same one 😆😂) but a few razor blades or Stanley knife blades again take up no room really.
Bravo 👏 This is my favorite type of kit video. Challenge yourself to make the most comprehensive and complete kit possible that you can carry on your body without having a pack of some sort.
Nice kit mate. I carry the tape and steri tabs in my wallet. The needle (threaded) lives under the fish scaler of my swiss champ. I do like the peanut butter trick. Might copy that idea. Enjoy your videos. Regards Wayne
A+ for covering all 10 C's in a small package it would keep you going for a day or two, but I would consider this idea a back-up or secondary package to the main 10 C's set up necassary to long term survival evation, and or substisance, remember two is one , one is none .
Very well thought out kit and nicely presented 👍 I’d add a few important meds like aspirin & antihistamine tablets,also some tin foil which has many use’s including (believe it or not) an emergency container for boiling water,and a coil of brass wire for hanging said container and repairs etc. It’s fun to make these sort of kits,I carry many things on me as EDC - it’s a challenge to balance usefulness while keeping it small and lightweight 👍
I use my olight on my base ball 🧢 cap. It give me 30 hours of light. Plus carry AAA spare battery. You made very informative video well presented. I’m always looking for new ideas for my bush craft.
I would leave the ferro rod and case out and put a 5" or 6" 1/2" rod in its place. The only real bonus of the one you have is that it is waterproof and has a compartment for some cotton tinder. No need for either (you have tinder tabs that are waterproof, and the rod can get wet without any downside). Also, I have a smaller flashlight that still uses AAA battery and has a reversable clip and I can almost guarantee that it was less expensive (cost me $12 on Amazon). And I also would have opted for Kevlar cord (slightly smaller diameter for 200 lb. line but more expensive). Other than those changes that I would make to mine, this is a good idea and well worth the making and carrying. I have carried a similar small kit but use a metal tin (4" x 6" x 2 1/2") that I can use to boil water (maybe 1/2 pint). Still great video and idea.
Thanks for feedback 😀 All ferro rods are pretty much waterproof anyway, although the pouch measures 5.5 inches tall so a larger rod doesn't fit (I tried) Thanks for watching 😁
I have almost the Same Items, but inside my Nalgene Stainless Steel Bottle (Container). Inside there's a Fishmouth Opener (Pot Hanger), Waterfilter, Lighter, Fatwoodstick, Ferrowrod, Sewing-Kit, Cotton Bandana, SOL emergency Blanket. Everything is inside a Nalgene-Pouch. The Bottle is waterproof so everything inside it is waterproof.
Great video pal. For those of us wanting multiple pouches or on a budget i bought several Chinese knock off of this Maxpedition pouch from Amazon. Keep up the good work. 🏴
Had to come back and give this a second viewing. I really enjoyed this. It's inspired me to put together my own 10 C's Lite kit. Looking forward to seeing the lean to when you do it!
I have been carrying the Maxpedition Micro for over a year now with my EDC in it. I don't have all 10 C's in it but it is setup for use at work and has every day use tools in it instead but I love it. May have to buy another one now to attempt this setup.
For me, when it comes to cutting wood in the forest, I don't use the Swiss knife for it's saw. I do bring my Silky F180 Pro folding saw, because it does fit in my pock, where I like it and is handy, plus it does cut great. As it is better in my pocket and is a good size for cutting thin trees and branches, I will choose to have that over a tiny one on a Swiss knife that fits in that small pouch.
Excellent! You can also add a toast bag, that allows you to boil water without the weight and real estate of a metal container. As for the compass, I always laugh at those survivalist that put a full optional compass in their EDC. Those expensive devices are useful ONLY if you have a proper map of your surroundings with them. It’s completely useless to take bearings if you can’t transfer them into a map. So a small compass like yours is just the right thing for a pocket kit.
Hello I “c” useful items to compliment other gear like a jacket and metal water bottle. These are easy to put in a pocket and back up a go bag, hiking and EDC. Yes, you can make a torch hands free with with resources in this kit.
One thing I've noticed is Super handy to keep in these microkits is a hot gun gluestick. They are super small and compact, can be used in repairs or just hold just hold 2 small objects together easily. Also a large metal nail for piercing or pounding into the ground as a stake or to make sure a door can't fully be opened. Just a few ideas to add to your kit.
And personally....for a small kit like yours!!!! The perun mini would be an excellent light while being a normal light AND a head lamp if you so choose.... cheers man
Better than what I would do. Just a few suggestions. Antibiotic ointment in the boo boo kit. Some ointments can dual purpose as fire starter. There are single use packets out there. Hard to get in reasonable quantities. A good candidate for the straw trick but if it's flammable, take extra care. Caffeine pills. They can help you stay awake if needed or stave off withdrawal of you're a big caffeine consumer.
I think the 11th C i.e. calories is a very good one. I always have a snack - actually a British Army ration pack cake or muffin - in my EDC bag with other gear, it's not a pocket sized kit like yours. I took to carrying this too after watching a Ranger Survival & Fieldcraft vid in which he recommends that if you only have 3 things in your pocket, they should be a knife, lighter and snack such as an energy bar or similar. The first 2 are to enable you to build a shelter and fire, the 3rd to give you an energy and morale boost to do so. In my ammo pouch type survival kit with mylar sleeping bag and Swiss issue alu canteen cup, firestarters and food, I carry the same sachets of peanut butter too, as well as sachets of nescafe!
For me personally, I do not use Swiss knives. I do however have a folding pocket knife (only a knife, not multiple tools). Had it for more than 2 decades and still in awesome condition. Anyway... Even though it wouldn't fit inside that pouch you are showing, I will still go with my Morakniv Companion knife. I could clip it on the outside of the pouch, but I just clip it on my belt. Another option is to simply have a slightly bigger pouch, just enough to be able to fit that knife in with this other stuff. Again I do also have the option of my awesome pocket knife. I never ended up using the other tools on the Swiss knives any time I have them throughout the decades. And I do still own one, but it just sits around, unused.
This is a kit which you can carry in all settings i.e. in the town & city too, in most countries of the world. Whereas carrying a fixed blade in the city is illegal in most countries. If you're going out into the bush it's a different story.
A dual direction pocket clip added to the flashlight would make it more versatile so if you have a cap it could be used as an improvised headlamp. I would probably have a hat on though and the brims of those are more flexible and thus not as good for such a use. Hmm....I'll have to think about how the brim could be stiffened in the area of the clip. Nice job putting the kit together.
About that small flashlight... You mention about finding a way to attach it to your head or hold it between your teeth... I have another idea I done at times... I used paracord to hang it from my neck... I tied the paracord in a way so I can loosen or tighten it. That way it's easy to take it off or have it not hanging too low. And these days there are small, light-weight, cheap head lamps to clip on the bill of your cap. I just got one recently. The downside of them is them small watch batteries used instead of AAA, etc. However I got it so cheap I could just buy another one when it's dead and it won't cost me too much. Cheaper than buying AAA/AA batteries. Plus you could just buy the watch batteries for it if you don't want to be throwing the light in the trash every time their batteries die. I know we have quite a few stores here with these type of batteries. BTW, I'm in Canada.
I've used those water bags for years. They work good except for the twist ties , they start falling apart after a few uses. Try Wazoo water bags. Just as tough and you can boil water in them. Heat rated for 400 degrees
One thing I might add is a few hooks and some fishing line and a small balloon for a bobber. Doesn't take up much space and it's passive food source, maybe a guitar string for a snare wire🤷♂️
Yes excellent suggestions, I'll likely do a follow-up video with all the stuff people are suggesting. Some hooks and sinkers would fit in no problem and I've no shortage of old guitar strings lol Thanks for watching 😁
@@wildnessoutdoors I actually love using old guitar strings for snare wire, especially since you can make some small V bends in the wire and it acts as slots so the wire stays in place once it tightens up. Musicians zip tie😅 Loved the video by the way. I spend a great deal of time outdoors and always look for ways to simplify my gear weight and item versatility. It's just too bad that 99% of the people that watch these videos don't ever go camping or hiking at all. I tell my kids all the time that learning outdoor skills doesn't work by virtual osmosis. Get out there and get dirty, learn about yourself, test yourself, self awareness is priceless. Keep up the videos!
@@wildnessoutdoors I use my A string, I play acoustic and use medium/light strings. Im not positive on the thickness. The G string works too but it doesn't slide as easy. I do use the other strings though for various things around camp. Its great spare wire for all kinds of things
When it comes to peanut butter, I get that one way... I buy the Ritz peanut butter sandwich bites. They are 2 small round crackers with peanut butter between them like a sandwich. And as for keeping them fresh a really long time, there are options, like vacuum sealed bags and air absorbers or a jar or container sealed tight with air absorber. I actually kept bread fresh with a simple container and a 500cc air absorber for almost a month and probably could have gone longer if I hadn't ate it when I did.
@@wildnessoutdoors Your idea might be better actually but what I do is break off the appropriate size piece from a bar of that Seven Oceans stuff and wrap it in tin foil then a small zip bag - when you’re starving it really stops the hunger and tastes like sweet biscuits.Problem is it gets crushed over time! Another idea (not mine) is an OXO cube to make a hot drink.
It's very practical-- at least on a short term basis. The strongest assets, in my opinion, are your knife and cordage followed by the torch and ferro rod. Purification tablets are a must for the container. The one inch duct tape is probably enough to get by especially when it comes to making repairs and using it as tinder for fire. The 11th item, calories, does buy you time. Why it isn't adopted as an 11th item is strange to me given a lot of people put small fishing kits along with calorie dense food as a mainstain. Maybe a 12th is required to make it an even number. Perhaps add the medical kit as number 12 and represent it using the word "cure" . . . ???
@@wildnessoutdoors You bet. I did a similar concept utilizing a boonie hat. Wrapped most of the items inside the package that came with the Mylar blanket, then put it with the stand up container and bankline (15'), then wrapped everything into a bandana, putting the bandana in the hat until use. All of it fit quite nicely in a pant pocket. The boonie hat itself had 12' of 550 cord lined around the inside of the top and, using cargo tape, secured. You know those small button flashlights you can get off amazon? Well, if you take one and tape it to the front brim of the hat you get hands-free operation. The other thing I did was take an air-filled button compass made by Stanley of London- very accurate, and glued it to a guitar pick to give it better purchase. I aligned the tip of the guitar pick to the north marker. You can wrap any small item like the compass with a camo self-adhering bandage and it'll fit in the outside band and stay there. There are other things you can do I won't mention here. Suffice it to say If you leave the bandana behind you're officially in City Slicking Mode.
Absolute wonderful kit! I’m decided to get something quite similar. Mora Eldridge, a shears multitool, tiny flashlight like that, a trench lighter and a tin box for charcloth. Instead of those food items I’ll be using salt packets - hardest things to get naturally. Dynema rope (uhmpfe or whatever it’s called). And a bivvy bag/emergency blanket, those are literally lifesaver items I always carry in my pocket, asking with chlorine tablets . Super small, but… hipothermia and dehydration are one of the most common death causes thst I know of. I do not want to be the kind of person who lets someone else die and Carries the guilt to his grave because I didn’t want to carry a 200g kit You talk a tad too slow for me. I’m glad your prosody is clear so that I can speed it up 1.25x. Very deep voice is reassuring though, sounds like Morgan freeman soothing me to sleep 😂😂
Sounds like a good kit. I've never actually used a trench lighter before, they look pretty sweet. Believe it or not, people in my part of the world talk pretty quickly, I purposely talk a little slower so that people can understand my accent lol Maybe I'll release an album of campfire lullabies in the style of Morgan Freeman haha Thanks for watching!
imo that's a great kit. i think you could survive a couple days with it and maybe longer. you've got room for storm proof matches, and possibly a mylar survival blanket. might be a squeeze though. i like your kit. i think i'll make one too. great video.
Could squeeze a few matches in yeah but there's zero chance of a mylar blanket! Thanks for watching and definitely tag me if you make a video, I'd love to see it 😊
Great stuff, thanks for posting. This is especially helpful as I'm putting together a new 'possibles pouch'. Some great additions in there. Subscribing.
It's an impressive build! I wonder if you could squeeze in a small emergency whistle and a few coffee filters to assist with water purificaiton... guess I'll have to try it!
Nice little kit - with room for improvement: 1. take the Victorinox Camper, it's corkscrew fits two Helix-tinder tabs and the toothpick can be replaced by a Firefly ferrorod as a secondary combustion device. 2. take a BIC-mini lighter instead of your ferrorod, cheap, lightweight, compact, and if you pack it in a small roll-top plastic bag, it's even waterproof and a sleeve of innertube gives you more firestarters. 3. your spare battery should be put into a sealed plastic bag to protect it from getting wet 4. If you spend a little more money you can get Kevlar cordage - at the same size as micro-cord you get 350 lbs of tensile strenght, damn close to paracord. 5. setting up your poncho is easy even without ducttape, just get you a small piece of wood or a pebble, put it in place from the inside and tie it off. 6. instead of that shitty poncho I would choose a space blanket (the heavy duty one), they hold up much better to wind. Glad, you didn't choose a button compass, but a sizeable one from a high-end brand, robust and reliable. Thanks for showing, stay safe
I absolutely HATE knives or multitools with corkscrews. I refuse to buy them. Victorinox would make way more money from me if everything they make didn't have a bloody corkscrew on it lol Excellent suggestions, thanks!!
@@wildnessoutdoors - there are cork-screw haters like you and there are cork-screw lovers like me, although I only used it to uncork a bottle of wine once or twice in my some 60 years of carrying a pocket knife. They work excellent especially on soft corks, where you pull other cork-screws through. My most use for it is opening stubborn knots and storage of micro-screwdrivers and newly Helix-tinder and the Fire-Ant, originally from Tortoise Gear, but now sold by Victorinox itself too. Makes your SAK a mini-survival-kit of its own. On the other hand I never found a Phillips-screw to tighten in the outdoors.
@@mannihh5274 Victorinox used to make SAKs without even the tin and can openers too. There was the Bushcrafter and the Woodsman. I will tolerate (barely) screwdrivers and tin/can openers but corkscrews just annoy me. Strange hill to die on but my mind is set!
I understand the premise of making something smaller and smaller for the ease of carry, something beats nothing idea. That said, to be a true 10c’s kit, complete, there must be a metal container of some kind, be it a bottle or pot. Hydration and staying dry are #1 and #2, water tablets, chlorine, etc will expend very quickly.
Check out the 275 paracord. Half the size and strength of the 550. I'm using it as a replacement to both the bankline and the 550 and it's working out great!
I bought some different strengths of paracord to play with, but it hasn't left my gear room much as yet lol 😆 might be good to weave around the handle of the pouch now that you mention it 🤔 Thanks for watching!
There's definitely no room for a space blanket, the pouch is at its absolute max! You could swap out the peanut butter for a space blanket though. Thanks for watching 😁
Just started to watch a video and it seems good I would say you can put the torch in between your gums to protect your teeth and you might be able to clip it to the CAP of your hat
Someone suggested storing in a Stanley cook pot. I like to build these kits inside a Nalgene bottle. It will never fit in a pocket but rides in a backpack or vehicle or desk.drawer very easily. The bottle protects the contents and keeps it dry. I should try it in a steel water bottle next.
That's okay for a pouch carried on a belt, but a bit too bulky for inside a pocket, unless you really want to fill out a cargo trousers side pocket but it would be uncomfortable as hell to carry.
@@wildnessoutdoors No, not so much to warn hunters, but so it is more visible from the air. That piece of cotton you have in your kit, is a great idea, but just get it in the brightest orange you can find. In case you need to use it as a signal panel.
I would say that if you were to get the right SAK (Fit To Survive) and watch some of the bushcraft videos with a SAK (Felix Immler), you could do some serious bushcraft and even combine your fire, light, compass, and cutting into 1 implement, which could leave you more room for some 1100 cord or even a lifestraw.
@Wildness Outdoors I was thinking more of a lanyard or pull tab for the pouch with the 1100 cord, if you got the bottle style life straw and just took the small filter, that could fit.
@@wildnessoutdoors but what i think you should try now is the same kit, but with "no brand" items, i really like the gear you use and have some of it myself. I think the swiss army knife it great, its an everyman item, but the pouch although i love that brand myself is not a cheap one and the saw i could never bring myself to buy, when for the same price you can buy 3 unbranded saws from Lidl 😁, im a cheapskate i guess 🤭.
@@wildnessoutdoors sorry, i watched a all your vids, so they all blurred into one, from the belt kit, Bako laplander, i get it, i wear Helekon trousers and shorts, i have Moras, i just dont buy the expencive ones. Its all personal choice and they sell those ponchos in pound land so i realise its all reletive to what you need 👍🏼, great videos either way.
Very impressive! With extra goodies to boot! Have you considered Dynema cord? I think you can get it in the same size as what you have... All the same I was inspired!
The tricky part is keeping bag upright. Against rock etc. Not much water but better than nothing. It will boil though. Might make for interesting video as well. 😉
You did a wonderful job! I'd like to make a few suggestions. Just so you understand I'm not a couch living troll.
I was a boyscout then leader until I joined army. I was in ranger bat. then while part of battalion. I became part of Ranger school. I was stationed at Dugway proving grounds. So my training in survival stretches from swamps to mountains then high desert and extreme weather conditions.
Anyway everything aside. Love the kit.
First suggestion. Add a mylar blanket.
Also when tying off poncho or blanket don't use tape. Place a rock in Conor then tie around rock. This will be much stronger then any other method.
Please test.
Next I would add 2 more water bags. Water is life. Don't trust just one container. Another person commented on boil bags. Why not it weights nothing and takes up no space.
The last two things are something I learned from military. Always have a Chem light. Buy the good ones. They can save your life.
From finding your camp after a nighttime bathroom visit, to seeing when everything else fails. Breaking one open can leave a 12 hour trail.
Last but very useful aluminum foil.
The list of uses is endless. From a cup you can boil. To a frying pan. That's just the easy stuff.
Oh yeah a Bic lighter. Always have 2
Fire and water are life. You can survive almost any thing with fire and water.
Everything I listed should fit with taking up any space.
I hope you find this useful and not a ding on your well done kit.
For some reason nowadays people seem offensive. Or condescending when you try and help.
I gave you my rundown to maybe stop trolls from talking trash.
Anyway best of luck please let me know if you tested the rock a tie method. I'll never go back to anyother way after I was shown in military. We had problems with grommets ripping out in high winds.
I hope no matter what you find some of this helpful
100% understand where you're coming from and appreciate your experience and knowledge. What I didn't make clear in the video is that the pouch is at its absolute maximum. I could possibly slide some folded aluminium foil in, but there's zero chance of a mylar blanket (I've tried) or more bags or any of the other items you recommend.
There's an argument to be made that I should go up in size of pouch and squeeze in a few more items. I may do a follow up video and try and add in yours and all the other viewers suggestions.
I did manage to get a lean to shelter up using the rock tie method, I wasn't too confident as too how long it would hold up for. The disposable ponchos are very thin and the tape adds some strength, at least as far as I can tell. Neither option is gonna survive a storm. If there was bad weather I'd be much more inclined to wear the poncho to stay dry.
Thanks for watching sir.
@@wildnessoutdoors didn’t appear that full in the video. Well that the problem will videos. Nothing beats in your face training. Ran into stuff like this training in martial arts. Things look one way on tv so you practice what you see. Then when you get around someone with experience everything looks different. Nothing worse then training wrong. Because then you have to fix bad habits.
Well that went a bit off topic. I look forward to your solutions to what you’ve found
Thanks man. I think a follow up video is definitely needed.
great write-up
I disagree with the rock in mylar. They do do damage. I myself use common marbles. S.ooth and cause no damage
Excellent flashlight I use the MARITAC ..AAA .. with a Eveready ultimate lithium AAA and a ultimate... Lithium last much longer.. longer shelf life.. work better in the cold.. most importantly they do not leak I've never had an ultimate lithium leak!
As far as the emergency poncho goes you can take little tiny stones.. squeeze the material around it in tie the string to that to make fasten points without tape
Yeah lihium is the way for sure, thanks for watching 😁
Well done little kit 👌
Thanks man 😊
A few comments really stood out to me and were some changes I'd make. 1- FOIL... take a foot or 2 and fold up in back of kit. You can even pre-make a cup made of foil. 2- HYDRO BLU FILTER STRAW... filters 10 gallons per cartridge, paired with the whirl bag is perfect. Lol, and technically you would also have a metal container with the foil. 3- SOL EMERGENCY BLANKET... ditch the peanut butter and this would be approx. the same size as those 2 packs. Or possibly fit it in the front mesh pocket of pouch and KEEP peanut butter lol. Some changes I'd make would be switch the SAK for the smaller SAK "WALKER" model, about half as thick and you have a blade and saw which are really the only needed tools in a small emergency kit JMHO. POSSIBLY... squeeze in if you can a 4mil contractor bag. Lastly, a trick birthday candle or 2 to help extend flame and dry out marginal tinder. LMAO... now I have to go make one of these as I have a few different size MAXPEDITION pocket pouches. THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO... and YOUR kit is one of the first MICRO/SMALL pocket kits that actually has everything you need and NOTHING you don't... GREAT JOB!
Thanks for the epic comments!!! All great suggestions. There's an update video on my channel with more items, including foil, check it out. Thanks for watching 😁
This is a great pack up for if you aren't going to be too far from you car or truck with more substantial stuff there. I've seen people mention the lack of metal container for boiling or cooking but a small kit like that isn't going to be for shooting off in the woods for a week anyway, overnight is about it. Besides with the bag and water tabs you have means of hydration and a bandana to strain the water with pre-treatment. O-light makes a nice mini flashlight with a double clip that I use at work to clip on my hat brim to make it hands free and I haven't had the first thought of buying a headlamp. The only thing I would add is a mini bic lighter, spark is great but flame could work better in some situations such as wet tinder or something like that. You've got a new subscriber bud! I like this and I'm going to go check out some more of your content.
Thanks my friend 👊 hope you enjoy. I haven't made any videos lately but there's some coming soon!
I'm making a micro kit for my adult son as a gift. You've given me some great tips. Thank you! Subscribed. 😊
I'm super pleased to hear that. Hope he enjoys getting out and using it!
Thanks for watching 😁
Heyyyy! I spy with my little eye.... Some Wazoo inspired pieces (duct tape, cord hank, etc)in there! That's awesome!!!!!
I'm eyeing up the Wazoo boil in the bags too 😁
this is a great video for even beginner survivial/edc/preparedness people. its not so intense and intimidating, but practical and easy to digest. thanks!!
I'll try to be more intimidating next time haha thanks for watching 😁
Very nice! I especially like the Calories and Boo-Boo kit additions. My only potential swapout suggestions are: 1) replace the Whirl-Pak bag with a Boil in Bag, that way you can boil water. Grey Bearded Green Beret did it on one of his videos. Rig up a way to hang the bag next to the fire - not over it - and fill it with water. Doesn't stand up but, like you say, we're looking for best compromises here; 2) replace your plain drinking straw with a HydroBlu Sidekick straw. That way you're drinking through a water filter as well. It's only a tad bit larger than your drinking straw. But, if it won't fit, add a Firefly ferro rod to your SAK and ditch the dedicated rod. Use the SAK saw as a striker. Technique is to pin down the material with the saw teeth and then rake the Firefly over the spine on top. Felix Immler demonstrated it and it works very well. Subbed!
I know Wazoo Survival make bags that you can boil water in. I actually mentioned them originally but edited it out lol
I've seen Fireflies, a friend has them, they're awesome but I was able to fit the larger rod so I may as well include it.
I'll have a look at the HydroBlu straw too!
Thanks for watching and for comments 🙂
@@wildnessoutdoors Felix immler showed how to tuck a larger ferro rod into the SAK; I'm using this method in the redundancy kit.
You made some good points. Although you can also boil water in these whirlpak-bags. You only need to be careful about the distance between the bag and the flames.
I also consider the firefly and fireant for the SAK as to flimsy to be a real firestarting device. I own both and practiced with both. I only consider them the back-up for the backup.
Before relying on that as primary source of combustion I’d rather throw in a mini bic and a 1/8“ ferro rod that has no handle. And create one by wrapping around a few feet of 1/2“ ducttape.
@@basstib.9343 I definitely agree that the Firefly is a backup to the backup.
@@basstib.9343 Good to know about the Whirl-Pak bags. Since they can stand up, that makes them preferable. And I agree that the Firefly should not be your primary ferro rod. Nor should the HydroBlu straw I suggested be your primary water filter. I think the whole point of a kit like this is to have the 10 C's (11 C's?) covered in a mini kit you can take with you away from base camp on a scout/recon trip and use to help you get through a night or two if you wind up stuck out in the middle of nowhere.
Very good, I have the same things in my pocket 10 C's kit, except instead of the rain poncho I have a space blanket.
I chose a poncho over a space blanket because you can wear the poncho better for when on the move.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent, a really well thought out kit. As others have commented you are lacking some type of boiling container.
My tips to cover this are
1. Fold a heavy duty foil dish, like the type that used to come from Chinese/ Indian takeaways, depending on size you MIGHT be able to put it in the pouch or be able to attach it to the pouch with elastic bands.
Or,
2. Place the pouch inside a metal cup of some sort (or a very small mess tin), to protect it and provide you with a boiling vessel.
Don't know if you are familiar with the US stainless steel ARTIC canteen mug. Measures, sorry I still use the "old money", 7 inches long, 3 inches high, width 2 to 3 inches (it curves), handle folds under the mug. The oblong shape of this mug enables you to fit it into a large jacket pocket or pouch. I've used one for years and it's still going strong.
Personally, I might have gone for a more traditional ferrocerium rod as it would be easier to work in extremely cold conditions.
Overall, I think folk must compliment you on the thought and time you have put into this compact pouch. Really excellent presentation too, well done.
Appreciate the kind words man. There's no way a foil dish would fit, the pouch is at its absolute max. There's an argument to be made that I could swap the food sachets for a foil dish though. Regarding the ferro rod, I own a few Light My Fire rods and a few 6 inchers, neither of which fit. I'm sure there's something on the market that would fit but I was using what I had :)
Thanks for watching!
Very well thought out. Thank you for your time and effort. Also looking forward to your upcoming video on setting up the poncho with the duct tape
Thanks!
I'm itching to get out and do the shelter vid, though it could be a few weeks away 😬
You can also use a sheetbend to attach a tie out to the corner of your plastic poncho. I carry both a poncho and a space blanket with some duct tape for patching up. Four marbles, .45 cal lead balls, hickory nuts or acorns work too.
Nice tips, thanks 😊
Good one. A spare battery fits nicely into the interior's Maxpedition label.
Ooo nice tip, will try that out!! Thanks for watching 😁
I used to teach wilderness survival back in the 80's, when there where only five C's. But of late I have added two more C's. So here we go. 1. Cover, be it a tarp, rain poncho, or one of the reusable thermal blankets, plus some tent stakes, that will go through the grommets. 2. Cordage, Paracord, tared bank line, nylon binder twine or that cord you have, You need it to set up your cover. 3. Combustion. Two lighters, one in your pocket, one in your pack. Strike any where matches, hard to find, but they are still out there. And a Ferro Rod, make sure its a good one. And some kind of tinder. Be it store bought or Home made. 4. Container. I know your keeping your kit small, but I will always have a Nalgene bottle with me. A 40oz Klean canteen metal bottle, and my 48oz water bladder. Where I live water can be hard to come by. Also a method to purify water. I use coffee filters to remove the big stuff, grit, tad poles, fish and frogs. Then the Pure Aqua Water drops. These are not iodine based. I also have the metal bottle I can boil water in. 5 Calories. Some kind of food or snacks. Just remember dehydrated food, takes water to make. 6. Communication. And I'm not talking about your Cell Phone. There are places where they will not work. So a Flashlight, whistle, signal mirror, signal panel, usually bright orange, maybe 2x3 feet. And last maybe some hand flares. But be careful with those. 7. Cutting, its the big one because every one has their own opinion. I carry a Swiss Army Deluxe Tinker pocket knife, and old school Gerber Multi-plier, some kind of fixed blade, 4 to 6 inch blade. A small folding saw that used 6 inch reciprocating saw blades, so you always have a sharp blade to work with, and a Tomahawk, they are legit tools. So that's it, and I do carry something from each group, even when day hiking. Because you never know.
I would have LOVED to have been doing survival back in the 80's when the gear was basic and the knowledge was kind of underground and could only be learned from proper instructors or old school outdoorsmen or military guys. I was a kid in the 80's but I had a book on survival that got me into outdoors in the first place!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@wildnessoutdoors Yep, I learned from a Marine Scout, during a three day course. And from my Father who was an army Medic. And also just from ding and experimenting. It really is not that hard to figure it all out :) Have a good one.
@@longrider42 I am insanely jealous!
Thats great but more next level kit,not really edc.👍
I carry a small Olight flashlight like that, mine has an S type pocket clip on it so I can clip it to the Bill ( or Brim ) of my hat for hands free use.
Nice video, thanks for sharing it.
JT
You can reverse the clip on the Fenix, it's a bit of a hack but it works!
Thanks for watching.
Hey, as a scout and military survival instructor, a SAK or scout pocket knife has always done every job I needed it to do, and many that a K-bar, versatile as it is, was just to awkward for.
I typically carry both an SAK and a full tang blade. Thanks for watching!
Many thanks for your video, really enjoyed it, of course everyone is going to tell you what you should have put in and I'm no exceptions, a few cable ties take up no room and are always handy, whistle for signaling you can get some really small ones, your knife is a perfect choice (I carry the exact same one 😆😂) but a few razor blades or Stanley knife blades again take up no room really.
Yeah cable ties are a good call!
I like that model knife because
A: I like hiking
B: I hate corkscrews
🤣🤣
Thanks for watching 😁
Nice take on the 10 C,s some interesting ideas 👍
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed!
I like your kit.
Yes it is Compromise^10, but it is lite enough to live in a car glove box or at the bottom of an EDC backpack.
This is EXACTLY the point. It has lived in my EDC bag for years! Thanks for watching.
Bravo 👏
This is my favorite type of kit video. Challenge yourself to make the most comprehensive and complete kit possible that you can carry on your body without having a pack of some sort.
Me too, always been fascinated by such kits!! Thanks for watching 😁
Nice kit mate. I carry the tape and steri tabs in my wallet. The needle (threaded) lives under the fish scaler of my swiss champ. I do like the peanut butter trick. Might copy that idea.
Enjoy your videos. Regards Wayne
Cheers mate, thanks for watching!
Compromised yes, well thought out ABSOULTY. Well done!
Appreciate the comment man! Thanks for watching.
A+ for covering all 10 C's in a small package it would keep you going for a day or two, but I would consider this idea a back-up or secondary package to the main 10 C's set up necassary to long term survival evation, and or substisance, remember two is one , one is none .
EXACTLY! Thanks for watching 😁
Very well thought out kit and nicely presented 👍
I’d add a few important meds like aspirin & antihistamine tablets,also some tin foil which has many use’s including (believe it or not) an emergency container for boiling water,and a coil of brass wire for hanging said container and repairs etc.
It’s fun to make these sort of kits,I carry many things on me as EDC - it’s a challenge to balance usefulness while keeping it small and lightweight 👍
Yeah I could fit a few more med pills in the first aid kit. Thanks for watching!
I use my olight on my base ball 🧢 cap. It give me 30 hours of light. Plus carry AAA spare battery. You made very informative video well presented. I’m always looking for new ideas for my bush craft.
Thanks for kind words 🙏
You can reverse the clip on the Fenix to do the same. Not how it is designed but it does work 😁
My Olight S1 baton has been used thousands of times on my baseball cap,can’t beat it 👍👍
This was neat, full of great ideas.
Thanks man 😁
I would leave the ferro rod and case out and put a 5" or 6" 1/2" rod in its place. The only real bonus of the one you have is that it is waterproof and has a compartment for some cotton tinder. No need for either (you have tinder tabs that are waterproof, and the rod can get wet without any downside). Also, I have a smaller flashlight that still uses AAA battery and has a reversable clip and I can almost guarantee that it was less expensive (cost me $12 on Amazon). And I also would have opted for Kevlar cord (slightly smaller diameter for 200 lb. line but more expensive). Other than those changes that I would make to mine, this is a good idea and well worth the making and carrying. I have carried a similar small kit but use a metal tin (4" x 6" x 2 1/2") that I can use to boil water (maybe 1/2 pint). Still great video and idea.
Thanks for feedback 😀
All ferro rods are pretty much waterproof anyway, although the pouch measures 5.5 inches tall so a larger rod doesn't fit (I tried)
Thanks for watching 😁
I can't stop watching this video, it is amazing!!! Please do more kit videos ❤❤❤❤❤😊
Will do!! Thanks 😊
Like it nicely done. Kit looks great. A piece of foil to boil water in is all I can think to add.
Yeah that would be a good addition. Thanks for watching 😁
Well done. Concise, well thought out. Thanks
Thanks for kind words 🙏 😊
Great job. Great to see the 10’Cs packed and displayed so perfectly. I’d add a piece of aluminum foil for boiling water in. Keep up the great ideas!
I've never had much luck trying to boil water in aluminium foil, I think I need to use thicker foil.
Excellent idea for this kit, thanks!!
Congratulations! I didn't think this could be done.
Thanks 😊
I have almost the Same Items, but inside my Nalgene Stainless Steel Bottle (Container). Inside there's a Fishmouth Opener (Pot Hanger), Waterfilter, Lighter, Fatwoodstick, Ferrowrod, Sewing-Kit, Cotton Bandana, SOL emergency Blanket. Everything is inside a Nalgene-Pouch. The Bottle is waterproof so everything inside it is waterproof.
Nice kit! Thanks for watching 😁
That was a great opening snap.
Haha yeah lol thanks 😊
Excellent kit! This has got to be the smallest 10 C kit ever.
Thanks man, that was the plan!!
Great video pal. For those of us wanting multiple pouches or on a budget i bought several Chinese knock off of this Maxpedition pouch from Amazon. Keep up the good work. 🏴
Aye I've a few knock offs as well but the quality of Maxpedition is top notch, thanks for watching 😁
terrific vid. You can turn the pocket clip around and slide it onto the brim. My apologies if this was previously mentioned.
Yeah, I often clip it to my bandana 😁
Had to come back and give this a second viewing. I really enjoyed this. It's inspired me to put together my own 10 C's Lite kit. Looking forward to seeing the lean to when you do it!
Thanks man 😁 appreciate it!
Fantastic! I have those pouches, very good for cargo pockets or larger coat pockets.
I have loads of them! Thanks for watching 😁
I slide mine on my trouser belt (Vanquest not Maxpedition)
I have been carrying the Maxpedition Micro for over a year now with my EDC in it. I don't have all 10 C's in it but it is setup for use at work and has every day use tools in it instead but I love it. May have to buy another one now to attempt this setup.
Go for it man, one is never enough 😁 thanks for watching!
For me, when it comes to cutting wood in the forest, I don't use the Swiss knife for it's saw. I do bring my Silky F180 Pro folding saw, because it does fit in my pock, where I like it and is handy, plus it does cut great. As it is better in my pocket and is a good size for cutting thin trees and branches, I will choose to have that over a tiny one on a Swiss knife that fits in that small pouch.
Yeah, the saw on the SAK isn't any good for processing wood. It can come in handy for other tasks though.
Thanks for watching 😁
Comprehensive and well thought/explained excellent job.
Thanks man 😁
The Olight I3T EOS has a good forward/reverse clip so you can put it on your baseball cap
You can turn the clip around on the Fenix. It's not an intentional part of the design, but you can hack it :)
Thanks for watching!!
Excellent! You can also add a toast bag, that allows you to boil water without the weight and real estate of a metal container. As for the compass, I always laugh at those survivalist that put a full optional compass in their EDC. Those expensive devices are useful ONLY if you have a proper map of your surroundings with them. It’s completely useless to take bearings if you can’t transfer them into a map. So a small compass like yours is just the right thing for a pocket kit.
Exactly! I know Wazoo Survival sells bags that can handle boiling water too, it's a possible upgrade.
Thanks for watching 😁
Very nice. I'd love to see a solo overnighter using only this kit.
I plan to do such a video. I'm ill at the minute with long covid unfortunately so it might be a while. Thanks for watching 😁
Hello I “c” useful items to compliment other gear like a jacket and metal water bottle. These are easy to put in a pocket and back up a go bag, hiking and EDC. Yes, you can make a torch hands free with with resources in this kit.
Yup. Thanks for watching 😁
One thing I've noticed is Super handy to keep in these microkits is a hot gun gluestick. They are super small and compact, can be used in repairs or just hold just hold 2 small objects together easily.
Also a large metal nail for piercing or pounding into the ground as a stake or to make sure a door can't fully be opened.
Just a few ideas to add to your kit.
Interesting ideas, thanks!
And personally....for a small kit like yours!!!! The perun mini would be an excellent light while being a normal light AND a head lamp if you so choose.... cheers man
Haven't heard of it tbh, will check it out. Thanks 😊
Like how you made it 10 Cs, great instruction
Appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching 😁
Better than what I would do.
Just a few suggestions.
Antibiotic ointment in the boo boo kit. Some ointments can dual purpose as fire starter. There are single use packets out there. Hard to get in reasonable quantities. A good candidate for the straw trick but if it's flammable, take extra care.
Caffeine pills. They can help you stay awake if needed or stave off withdrawal of you're a big caffeine consumer.
Great ideas, thanks 😊
I think the 11th C i.e. calories is a very good one. I always have a snack - actually a British Army ration pack cake or muffin - in my EDC bag with other gear, it's not a pocket sized kit like yours. I took to carrying this too after watching a Ranger Survival & Fieldcraft vid in which he recommends that if you only have 3 things in your pocket, they should be a knife, lighter and snack such as an energy bar or similar. The first 2 are to enable you to build a shelter and fire, the 3rd to give you an energy and morale boost to do so.
In my ammo pouch type survival kit with mylar sleeping bag and Swiss issue alu canteen cup, firestarters and food, I carry the same sachets of peanut butter too, as well as sachets of nescafe!
Man's gotta eat! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂 😊
And yeah Ranger S&F is excellent 👌
THE Olight i3T EOS is the exact same little flashlight has you have but the clip goes both ways which makes it perfect to clip to your hat
You can turn the clip around on the Fenix. It's a hack, but it works! Thanks for watching :)
For me personally, I do not use Swiss knives. I do however have a folding pocket knife (only a knife, not multiple tools). Had it for more than 2 decades and still in awesome condition. Anyway... Even though it wouldn't fit inside that pouch you are showing, I will still go with my Morakniv Companion knife. I could clip it on the outside of the pouch, but I just clip it on my belt. Another option is to simply have a slightly bigger pouch, just enough to be able to fit that knife in with this other stuff. Again I do also have the option of my awesome pocket knife. I never ended up using the other tools on the Swiss knives any time I have them throughout the decades. And I do still own one, but it just sits around, unused.
I always have my Mora Bushcraft on me when I'm out in the woods. The kit is for extra redundancies 😁
This is a kit which you can carry in all settings i.e. in the town & city too, in most countries of the world. Whereas carrying a fixed blade in the city is illegal in most countries. If you're going out into the bush it's a different story.
A dual direction pocket clip added to the flashlight would make it more versatile so if you have a cap it could be used as an improvised headlamp. I would probably have a hat on though and the brims of those are more flexible and thus not as good for such a use. Hmm....I'll have to think about how the brim could be stiffened in the area of the clip. Nice job putting the kit together.
You can reverse the clip on the Fenix. It's a bit of a hack but it does work.
Thanks for watching!
About that small flashlight... You mention about finding a way to attach it to your head or hold it between your teeth... I have another idea I done at times... I used paracord to hang it from my neck... I tied the paracord in a way so I can loosen or tighten it. That way it's easy to take it off or have it not hanging too low. And these days there are small, light-weight, cheap head lamps to clip on the bill of your cap. I just got one recently. The downside of them is them small watch batteries used instead of AAA, etc. However I got it so cheap I could just buy another one when it's dead and it won't cost me too much. Cheaper than buying AAA/AA batteries. Plus you could just buy the watch batteries for it if you don't want to be throwing the light in the trash every time their batteries die. I know we have quite a few stores here with these type of batteries. BTW, I'm in Canada.
It's all about the improvisation yeah!
I've used those water bags for years. They work good except for the twist ties , they start falling apart after a few uses. Try Wazoo water bags. Just as tough and you can boil water in them. Heat rated for 400 degrees
Yeah Wazoo bags are a definite upgrade I will make! Thanks for watching 😁
I have been waiting for a video like this, very awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!!!👍😃👍
I've been waiting for a comment like this!! Thank you SO much!!
Great kit
Thanks man 😁
One thing I might add is a few hooks and some fishing line and a small balloon for a bobber. Doesn't take up much space and it's passive food source, maybe a guitar string for a snare wire🤷♂️
Yes excellent suggestions, I'll likely do a follow-up video with all the stuff people are suggesting. Some hooks and sinkers would fit in no problem and I've no shortage of old guitar strings lol
Thanks for watching 😁
@@wildnessoutdoors I actually love using old guitar strings for snare wire, especially since you can make some small V bends in the wire and it acts as slots so the wire stays in place once it tightens up. Musicians zip tie😅
Loved the video by the way. I spend a great deal of time outdoors and always look for ways to simplify my gear weight and item versatility. It's just too bad that 99% of the people that watch these videos don't ever go camping or hiking at all. I tell my kids all the time that learning outdoor skills doesn't work by virtual osmosis. Get out there and get dirty, learn about yourself, test yourself, self awareness is priceless.
Keep up the videos!
Appreciate it man! What guage strings work best?? I just bought a set of 10s for my tele too lol
@@wildnessoutdoors I use my A string, I play acoustic and use medium/light strings. Im not positive on the thickness. The G string works too but it doesn't slide as easy. I do use the other strings though for various things around camp. Its great spare wire for all kinds of things
Yeah can think of all sorts of uses!
When it comes to peanut butter, I get that one way... I buy the Ritz peanut butter sandwich bites. They are 2 small round crackers with peanut butter between them like a sandwich. And as for keeping them fresh a really long time, there are options, like vacuum sealed bags and air absorbers or a jar or container sealed tight with air absorber. I actually kept bread fresh with a simple container and a 500cc air absorber for almost a month and probably could have gone longer if I hadn't ate it when I did.
The problem there is that they're too delicious and would get eaten long before a survival situation arises lol 😆 😜
@@wildnessoutdoors Yeah... At home I do go through them pretty quick.
I made a pocket kit using the same pouch. Amazing how similar yours is to mine. Like the addition of the peanut butter, I think I'll add it to mine.
Man's gotta eat 😁 thanks for watching!
An alternative is a section of lifeboat food which really stops hunger.
@@redpillnibbler4423 Hmm would it fit in this pouch though? I also prefer the macronutrient ratios in peanut butter, not to mention the taste!
@@wildnessoutdoors
Your idea might be better actually but what I do is break off the appropriate size piece from a bar of that Seven Oceans stuff and wrap it in tin foil then a small zip bag - when you’re starving it really stops the hunger and tastes like sweet biscuits.Problem is it gets crushed over time!
Another idea (not mine) is an OXO cube to make a hot drink.
It's very practical-- at least on a short term basis. The strongest assets, in my opinion, are your knife and cordage followed by the torch and ferro rod. Purification tablets are a must for the container. The one inch duct tape is probably enough to get by especially when it comes to making repairs and using it as tinder for fire. The 11th item, calories, does buy you time. Why it isn't adopted as an 11th item is strange to me given a lot of people put small fishing kits along with calorie dense food as a mainstain. Maybe a 12th is required to make it an even number. Perhaps add the medical kit as number 12 and represent it using the word "cure" . . . ???
I was thinking of calling it Care but Cure is much better, nice one!! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
@@wildnessoutdoors You bet. I did a similar concept utilizing a boonie hat. Wrapped most of the items inside the package that came with the Mylar blanket, then put it with the stand up container and bankline (15'), then wrapped everything into a bandana, putting the bandana in the hat until use. All of it fit quite nicely in a pant pocket. The boonie hat itself had 12' of 550 cord lined around the inside of the top and, using cargo tape, secured. You know those small button flashlights you can get off amazon? Well, if you take one and tape it to the front brim of the hat you get hands-free operation. The other thing I did was take an air-filled button compass made by Stanley of London- very accurate, and glued it to a guitar pick to give it better purchase. I aligned the tip of the guitar pick to the north marker. You can wrap any small item like the compass with a camo self-adhering bandage and it'll fit in the outside band and stay there. There are other things you can do I won't mention here. Suffice it to say If you leave the bandana behind you're officially in City Slicking Mode.
Or list the med kit as "casualty"... just a thought. 🙂
@@warlord2pfa Before to long we'll need a Thesaurus.
@@warlord2pfa Winner! Thanks!
I like your kit. Maybe make a straw container for a few water purification tabs since you can't fit a metal container in something this small.
There's water purification tablets in the med kit 😁 thanks for watching!
Lol I totally missed that. 😅
Absolute wonderful kit! I’m decided to get something quite similar. Mora Eldridge, a shears multitool, tiny flashlight like that, a trench lighter and a tin box for charcloth. Instead of those food items I’ll be using salt packets - hardest things to get naturally. Dynema rope (uhmpfe or whatever it’s called).
And a bivvy bag/emergency blanket, those are literally lifesaver items I always carry in my pocket, asking with chlorine tablets . Super small, but… hipothermia and dehydration are one of the most common death causes thst I know of. I do not want to be the kind of person who lets someone else die and Carries the guilt to his grave because I didn’t want to carry a 200g kit
You talk a tad too slow for me. I’m glad your prosody is clear so that I can speed it up 1.25x. Very deep voice is reassuring though, sounds like Morgan freeman soothing me to sleep 😂😂
Sounds like a good kit. I've never actually used a trench lighter before, they look pretty sweet.
Believe it or not, people in my part of the world talk pretty quickly, I purposely talk a little slower so that people can understand my accent lol
Maybe I'll release an album of campfire lullabies in the style of Morgan Freeman haha
Thanks for watching!
@@wildnessoutdoors Nightly campfire songs... that might be what gives you a lucky break with the YT algorithm! If it happens you owe me a pint lol
@@pedroclaro7822 Lmao defo a pint coming your way for every million views lololl
Sadly even a Mora Eldridge is highly illegal to carry in public in the UK.
imo that's a great kit. i think you could survive a couple days with it and maybe longer. you've got room for storm proof matches, and possibly a mylar survival blanket. might be a squeeze though. i like your kit. i think i'll make one too. great video.
Could squeeze a few matches in yeah but there's zero chance of a mylar blanket! Thanks for watching and definitely tag me if you make a video, I'd love to see it 😊
Maybe some purification tablets or some iodine also for woud disinfection
There's water purification tabs in the first aid kit 😁
Great stuff, thanks for posting. This is especially helpful as I'm putting together a new 'possibles pouch'. Some great additions in there. Subscribing.
Appreciate it mate, thanks!
Fantastic kit!
Thank you 😊
It's an impressive build! I wonder if you could squeeze in a small emergency whistle and a few coffee filters to assist with water purificaiton... guess I'll have to try it!
Maybe, though the pouch is at its absolute maximum!
Thanks for watching 😁
Nice little kit - with room for improvement:
1. take the Victorinox Camper, it's corkscrew fits two Helix-tinder tabs and the toothpick can be replaced by a Firefly ferrorod as a secondary combustion device.
2. take a BIC-mini lighter instead of your ferrorod, cheap, lightweight, compact, and if you pack it in a small roll-top plastic bag, it's even waterproof and a sleeve of innertube gives you more firestarters.
3. your spare battery should be put into a sealed plastic bag to protect it from getting wet
4. If you spend a little more money you can get Kevlar cordage - at the same size as micro-cord you get 350 lbs of tensile strenght, damn close to paracord.
5. setting up your poncho is easy even without ducttape, just get you a small piece of wood or a pebble, put it in place from the inside and tie it off.
6. instead of that shitty poncho I would choose a space blanket (the heavy duty one), they hold up much better to wind.
Glad, you didn't choose a button compass, but a sizeable one from a high-end brand, robust and reliable.
Thanks for showing, stay safe
I absolutely HATE knives or multitools with corkscrews. I refuse to buy them. Victorinox would make way more money from me if everything they make didn't have a bloody corkscrew on it lol
Excellent suggestions, thanks!!
@@wildnessoutdoors - there are cork-screw haters like you and there are cork-screw lovers like me, although I only used it to uncork a bottle of wine once or twice in my some 60 years of carrying a pocket knife. They work excellent especially on soft corks, where you pull other cork-screws through. My most use for it is opening stubborn knots and storage of micro-screwdrivers and newly Helix-tinder and the Fire-Ant, originally from Tortoise Gear, but now sold by Victorinox itself too. Makes your SAK a mini-survival-kit of its own. On the other hand I never found a Phillips-screw to tighten in the outdoors.
@@mannihh5274 Victorinox used to make SAKs without even the tin and can openers too. There was the Bushcrafter and the Woodsman. I will tolerate (barely) screwdrivers and tin/can openers but corkscrews just annoy me. Strange hill to die on but my mind is set!
Excellent ideas there.I love my swiss camper,it’s maybe my favourite one.
Please don’t say ‘stay safe’ it’s moronic.😄👍
@@wildnessoutdoors
Felix Immler could build a log cabin using just the cork screw on his Swiss army knife!
I understand the premise of making something smaller and smaller for the ease of carry, something beats nothing idea. That said, to be a true 10c’s kit, complete, there must be a metal container of some kind, be it a bottle or pot. Hydration and staying dry are #1 and #2, water tablets, chlorine, etc will expend very quickly.
Agreed.
Great kit, spot on. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks man, appreciate it!!
Nice little kit, l carry a very similar one
Thanks man! 😊
An excellent kit! A 10 C's Lite if you will.
10 C's Lite, I might steal that lol thanks for watching 😁
Check out the 275 paracord. Half the size and strength of the 550.
I'm using it as a replacement to both the bankline and the 550 and it's working out great!
I bought some different strengths of paracord to play with, but it hasn't left my gear room much as yet lol 😆 might be good to weave around the handle of the pouch now that you mention it 🤔
Thanks for watching!
I find 275 cord and bankline just right and you can carry twice the length.550 is often overkill.
You can still squeeze in a space blanket.. can be used as a shelter and or warning device..
There's definitely no room for a space blanket, the pouch is at its absolute max! You could swap out the peanut butter for a space blanket though.
Thanks for watching 😁
Excellent video! I'd swap out one of the peanut butters for protein/electrolyte/energy or rapid rehydration drink packet.
Good suggestions, thanks!
Just started to watch a video and it seems good I would say you can put the torch in between your gums to protect your teeth and you might be able to clip it to the CAP of your hat
Yeah gums/lips probably better than wrecking your teeth 😬 thanks for watching!
@@wildnessoutdoors you're welcome and thank you for providing the video to watch and bless you
Outstanding video
Thanks 😊
Someone suggested storing in a Stanley cook pot. I like to build these kits inside a Nalgene bottle. It will never fit in a pocket but rides in a backpack or vehicle or desk.drawer very easily. The bottle protects the contents and keeps it dry. I should try it in a steel water bottle next.
Sounds good! Thanks for watching :)
Too big for edc though.
That's okay for a pouch carried on a belt, but a bit too bulky for inside a pocket, unless you really want to fill out a cargo trousers side pocket but it would be uncomfortable as hell to carry.
Nice kit my dude
Thanks man 😁
Ah, thank you, I will make my signal panel from Hunter Orange cotton cloth.
Hunting isn't a thing in my part of the world but yeah getting shot by hunters isn't good for long term survival lol
Thanks for watching!
@@wildnessoutdoors No, not so much to warn hunters, but so it is more visible from the air. That piece of cotton you have in your kit, is a great idea, but just get it in the brightest orange you can find. In case you need to use it as a signal panel.
@@longrider42 Fair point, thanks!
Great bit kit if you had that for sale i would buy one 👍
Haha I'm sure we can haggle a price mate 😉
I would say that if you were to get the right SAK (Fit To Survive) and watch some of the bushcraft videos with a SAK (Felix Immler), you could do some serious bushcraft and even combine your fire, light, compass, and cutting into 1 implement, which could leave you more room for some 1100 cord or even a lifestraw.
Felix is the main man for sure. There's no way a life straw or any decent length of 1100 is fitting in the small pouch though. Thanks for watching 😁
@Wildness Outdoors I was thinking more of a lanyard or pull tab for the pouch with the 1100 cord, if you got the bottle style life straw and just took the small filter, that could fit.
@@blakebeaton5821 or an Aquamira Frontier straw would be an option too.
Love it mate👍🏼
Cheers mate!
@@wildnessoutdoors but what i think you should try now is the same kit, but with "no brand" items, i really like the gear you use and have some of it myself.
I think the swiss army knife it great, its an everyman item, but the pouch although i love that brand myself is not a cheap one and the saw i could never bring myself to buy, when for the same price you can buy 3 unbranded saws from Lidl 😁, im a cheapskate i guess 🤭.
I tend towards well known brands myself, I don't mind spending the extra money 😁
Not sure what saw you mean though??
@@wildnessoutdoors sorry, i watched a all your vids, so they all blurred into one, from the belt kit, Bako laplander, i get it, i wear Helekon trousers and shorts, i have Moras, i just dont buy the expencive ones.
Its all personal choice and they sell those ponchos in pound land so i realise its all reletive to what you need 👍🏼, great videos either way.
Ah right lol was wondering if I'd gone mad there and forgot about a saw or something lmao 🤣 😂
Just as an FYI: you can boil water over hot coals in a oven roasting bag.
Never tried it but sounds good! Thanks for watching 😁
You might not fit this in your pocket, but would the pouch fit into a Stanley Cook pot? It would be a great kit for the car.
I reckon it would fit in the Stanley 1L pot but not the cup set. Thanks for watching 😁
Good Job this is rly a kid i would have with me when i leave my savezone
Yup that's the idea! Thanks for watching 😁
Very impressive! With extra goodies to boot! Have you considered Dynema cord? I think you can get it in the same size as what you have... All the same I was inspired!
Thanks man! Kevlar and dynema both possibilities yeah 😎
Sardine tin , metal flask, foldable metal cup , would make cooking vessels.
True but wouldn't fit in the pouch 😁
Use empty sardine tin, put peanut butter packs ,first aid items in tin then it may slide in that spot in your bag. Good luck , nice work.
Ah right I get you now. As long as my peanut butter doesn't taste of sardines lol
I feel like you could easily fit a small mirror as well as a whistle for signaling.
Possibly, though the pouch really is at its maximum. Thanks for watching!
Yes! I have a whistle tied to the zipper pull on the outside of the pouch
To cut down the mightiest tree in the forest. You would need ...... A Herring!!!!
And a shrubbery!
You have more containers than you realize. Those peanut butter packs are metal lined and can be used to boil water.
Peanut butter flavoured water 😍 Has this been tested though?? Sounds tricky to pull off 🤔
The tricky part is keeping bag upright. Against rock etc. Not much water but better than nothing. It will boil though. Might make for interesting video as well.
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@nextedge2011 yeah it would be an interesting video! Thanks 😁
good info
Thanks 😊
Is this poncho re-usable?
In theory, yes. It's not very durable but there's no reason you can't reuse it if it isn't damaged.
can you do an overnight camp with it?
Yeah I plan to!!
Nice
Thanks 😊
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Good vid! Where up North are ya from?
Thanks mate! Belfast area with a bit of Donegal 😁
@@wildnessoutdoors I have a few cousins up on Inishowen
It's a beautiful part of the world for sure!
C what u can do when u go up in size of container
I previously had a larger pouch but I actually downsized lol thanks for watching!