Hey bud, that's a great kit. One thing that I do, and highly recommend everyone does, is never justify your gear. We all choose the gear that individually works for us. Awesome video.
Hello mate, i just got into this "hobby" and i really have to say that you got the right things in your back. I think that i have to make my own get home back also and found this very inspiring. Thanks for this ! Respects from Finland !
SakuSammakko97 Thanks mate! I appreciate it, and I am glad to see you enjoyed the video! If you ever have questions or comments I try to get on here every so often, I just haven't been online lately. Thanks and be safe
great video ... lots of useful stuff... I would add about 3 waist size of cordage with 3 key rings for the trash bag, S. blanket or rain poncho ready to go for quick deploying in rain/ colder areas. Wrap around ones waist to trap air inside your core and use the other 2 for arms(bags). For the S. blanket tie over the shoulders and around the waist.( cover the head if needed). You have instant space to put extra insulation like leaves while not letting cold winds get underneath you. Simple and low weight option to save time vs the elements .
That's excellent advice! I actually used a garbage bag as a poncho yesterday for the first time in freezing rain and it worked great. A sash of paracord like you described would have been great. I actually had a length of paracord in my pack but never had the notion to use it. And I agree extra insulation is important, trap that dead air space. Thanks so much for the ideas!
Pointshooter I agree having cordage ready to go with shelter items is best. Saves time especially if exposure is rated to mins in the cold to hour in high heat. Close pins can be also quite useful to seal around the neck /arms area.
Great kit 9:34 Tip add a white/orange/yellow bag to this so you can create a large 4ft signal halo at night. With the addtion of your strobe function on this light, you will be able to signal for miles away in any direction. ( I highly recommend this method of signalling on the highway during accidents) With 9ft of cordage, you can create a signal up to 20 feet wide. Flashlights/headlamps /solar lights/ glow sticks/smart phones with lights and even a digital camera with flash/timer will work for this method. ill compliment any s.mirror. Im not sure if you fit one in that smaller metal kit at 10:03.
I really enjoyed your video and the set up is pretty solid... If that was my setup I would have included some tools. 1 bow saw blade.. bow can be made from a stick and 2 nails nails... real rope like the strong stuff... that has been handy to have for me multiple times carbines... several 1 crowbar as large as can fit in the bag screwdriver, bits, and a wrench... Extra batteries.... for your light And if space permits .. an axe or at least just an axe head.. and a boltcutter to cut through chains..logs, fence ect I know this is the heavy stuff but the bow saw blade aint...
nice work - I'd add soem first aid, medicine, clove oil and maybe some more tools like a multikey (I recently got one myself and am thrilled). But you did a great job brother. THanks for sharinG!
Extremely well thought out kit! Yours and my kits are very similar again! Some things that I might add are coffee filters (great for removing larger water particulate), a full tang knife (I like Fallkniven F1), Silky/Bahco folding saw, and more cordage.
Great kit and video. Have you ever thought of using liquid candles? I pick up 1 ounce liquid candles at WalMart at the end of summer for around $0.25 each and they burn for close to 12 hours and they're about the same size as two tea candles. They do sell all sizes of liquid candles if you google it. I have tested them and they hold up great. I dropped them from over 30 feet onto concrete and they help up, the caps are VERY tight and secure and NEVER leak. I left one upside down and another sideways for over a year and not a drop leaked out. I carry the 3 oz. size in my BOB. Keep up the great work.
Wow thanks I had never even heard of liquid candles, I will check them out! The mini tea lights get liquified so quickly and then they spill, something more controllable sounds great. Thanks for watching!
Pointshooter Here's a link with some pictures compared to a tea light. It's an 8 hour liquid candle. FD and DOT approved as it says in the info section. They and google have a million more shapes and sizes, but this shows it next to a tea light. www.100candles.com/i-6945/8-Hour-Tealight-Liquid-Fuel-Cell-Candle-Lamp-Restaurant-Hotel
Wow they look awesome. I think they might be a little too tall for the tins I'm using currently, but I am converting some of my kits to use different tins and this might be just the ticket. I'll be sure to give you credit if I get one and show it on the channel!
Love the video...great, well thought out kit. As an LEO OC instructor, if OC is your main defense, make sure you you look into some cleansing wipes or other means to treat yourself in case you get some blowback or direct contact. If firearms are not an option, I would add some form of an impact weapon such as an ASP.
Thanks very much for the advice, I have seen the towelettes for OC decontamination and will have to pick some up. Unfortunately ASP's are considered concealed deadly weapons, and like everything else here, illegal to carry. I practice with the OC and hope and pray that it will be enough. Thanks for your interest and feedback! Take care!
Stargazer131000 ASP is a brand name of collapsible police batons but is also the general name for any of the batons on the market. They are a great product and allows standoff distance but unfortunately are lethal weapons in my state
All great tips, thanks for the insight! My Mtech has held up very well for batoning and chopping, but it is a stick tang of course. I usually have a Coghlan's folding saw, and I think I will take your suggestion and add it to the kit. I keep coffee filters with my MSR water filter, but should add a few to this kit as well. I'd love to get a Fallkniven, I am a fan of the A1. I wish more knives typically made in carbon steel were available in good stainless
Watching your video reminds me of the time I was in the Navy as a First Crewman Crewchief. I really like your kit and appreciate you doing the vid. We had pencil flare kits in our SV-2's that could double as a defensive weapon seeing that your State doesn't allow your God given right to self defense. Not even sure were you could buy them, just thought I would give my 2 cents.
Thanks for the info... I carried Sabre for years, then stumbled onto Streetwise and found it to be pretty decent as far as cheaper brands go. I hear great things about Fox, just have never seen it offered locally. Will try to pick some up, I appreciate the advice!
Great Kit ! In NM not much surface water... Carry a six-pack to a case of water in the trunk and if needed then can fill the water bladder. Instead of heavy canteen have a one liter water bag with the cap. The Lexan Signal Mirror will not break like glass... Remember "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers. Have a back up battery to keep the phone going with the USB cable. Read that the MRE peanut butter has a long shelf life and energy. And remember the local state map and the big city map you are near. If a weapon then carry a Tourniquet and armor... Thank you for the video ! tjl
Yup mine is a Coleman, had it since 03, its been a great companion over the years. I am looking to get a WWII one, was at a surplus sale today looking for one in fact. I'm not too hip on the radium they used, but it should be inert by now I hope. Is yours by Superior?
One of the best I have seen. Be careful with that MRE change it out as needed as a mil member I know they do go bad. A small/cheap multi tool could come in handy for a road side emergency etc. Also never to late to get a concealed carry permit. Cant always take it with you but it may increase odds of having it when you need it. The courses are also fun if you get a good instructor.
Thanks I appreciate the advice. Most permits get turned down here, and even the open carry folks get harassed from time to time. Thanks for watching, stay safe!
your kit is awesome also you should add, eye drops, Vicks night/day quill pills, cotton swab or ear drops, small fishing net, bandana, mosquito face net what site did you get the british canteen also can you carry a take down .22 rifle.
Hello mate ,great video it's got lots of good kit in it , that would certainly get you home ,I take mine everywhere just in case lol . I enjoyed watching cheers atb martin subbed .
Outlander Bushcraft Hey thanks for stopping by! I do take this bag on trips but usually keep a more simplified version in my around town carry bag. Definitely helps to have all the essentials with you! Thanks for the sub look forward to seeing your channel
Yea I am really particular I hate non-stainless...I have made 2 knives out of carbon steel and its great to work with, but I don't find it holds a good edge. I think the Mtech is the best budget knife out there, will have to try a next gen tho, thanks for the tip!
Nice video but I have a question/suggestion... what happens when you (as you said you do) sweat during the day, and your clothes are damp/wet. Do you go to bed wet? Do you use the wet clothes again the next day or two? I would roll a long sleeve and a pair of pants (light and small ones) then your kit would be complete! Just a suggestion. Again nice video :)
You are the third person to warn against Aquamira. I'm just getting my first bag together, these videos are invaluable and I really like your bag here. Good video, many thanks!
Thanks for the great feedback! I carry the Aquamira in my pocket tin but for a filter dedicated to the bag I definitely like the Seychelle. However, the new Aquamira straws have a guard at the bottom of the filter that might prevent it breaking like my old model did. Good luck putting a bag together, feel free to get in touch at any time!
Good bit of kit. Just one thing I'd be concerned about is your British aluminum cookware. I've always heard it's a bad idea to cook food or drink boiled fluids out of a bare aluminum container. Not a big deal in a survival situation, but something a bit of research may be a deciding factor in it's use.
Socks and some over gear nylon they are light. Was testing my bag was mad I didn't have wool socks or a decent pillow or padding. SOL makes some awesome gear I really like the survival shelter. I wrapped two cold beers in it kept them ice cold for over two hours in my bag and its cheap and light.
JAMES DELLAROCCO Thats a good testament to SOL. I like their gear, and use it myself in many of my kits. I carried the Origin as an EDC with modified components, but prefer dedicated ferro rods and such rather than their spark lites. I still carry the lightweight thermo bivy in most seasons but the sport utility blanket is perhaps the best piece of gear on the market. Great point on the waterproof nylon layers. I should carry that more often. I roll socks and underwear into bundles now, and that can go a long way towards morale and hygiene. Thanks for the comment!
Dantick09 I agree flares can be very dangerous. I no longer carry pyrotechnics in the kit, but because they are too expensive to replace, rather than for fire danger. A good smoke generator from green leaves would be very effective, and I recently met a WW2 veteran who was rescued at sea with nothing more than a signal mirror, so I always have a mirror now. Thanks for the comment!
Hey just saw this comment, sorry to have missed it. I carry a USGI 2 quart canteen, you can find them on ebay no problem. They are nice because they flex, and you can squeeze the air out so they don't slosh around. Good suggestions on the items, always important!
I suggest a couple mre heaters and hot beverage bags. Your not always going to be able to make a fire to heat your food, like in a train station, as you suggested. The beverage bag will contain your measured water for the freeze dried food and it fits inside the mre heater to heat it. They weigh nothing, and take minuscule space. Otherwise, great kit!
Thanks, I actually have FIVE of them, lol. I am putting them through their paces, got them last month. I think with the right system, they are a great addition to a kit. Thanks for watching!!
Great kit mate love your accent, maybe use zip lock bags for some of your small loose bits, dam them aquramirm! First aid kit should go in a red bag with a cross on it incase it's no you using the pack, Collins sas survival guide, what do you use your knife for on a daily basis? Better torches and spare batteries.
Great points, appreciate the feedback! I got a Collins SAS book a few months ago, it definitely goes in my pack these days. I like the old school AA maglites because of reliability, had too much trouble with LEDs but my old Fenix LD20 still works well. Nowadays I have a Becker BK7 knife in my kit, I'll have to shoot a new vid. I use the knives for mostly yardwork, brush clearing, etc, I have a video of that going up soon. These days I carry a USMC assault pack, and my First Aid is in a Molle pouch on the outside with the red cross, like you said. Thanks for watching!
Water is the one thing I like redundancy for...everything else I keep pretty bare bones but I want the capacity to disinfect many quarts of water...a 1 ounce bottle of tincture of Iodine should disinfect up to 30 gallons! For me, I can push my limits on an empty stomach, but I sweat like crazy and blow hydration really fast...so water procurement is absolutely my main focus
Awesome I will have to look for a Crossman, but I know that in our state parks we can't have slingshots, firearms, air guns, crossbows, bows of any kind, any kind of projectile weapon. Even the surgical tubing could be an issue since I carry hand made arrowheads in my pocket survival tin
I should find a range that will let me fire them....I hear the report is about the same as a pistol, so should be fun! I opened the package on them a few years ago, it was still sealed since 1990, so it should have stayed dry. I hear the Air Force still issues them, and since Gyrojet folded many years ago, they must still be OK to use. Thanks for the info!
Another thing would be to get a good dedicated flashlight the nite ize flashlights are great.You should also include some batteries. I belive there are some milspec water filtration devices that are gi.I like your idea with the water filtration but you should probably carry some more water with you.I know it's a get home bag but a good pocket knife and firearm if legal to own would be a must.you should do a update video I would love to see how your bag progressed.
Jake Burnett Hey thanks for the comments. I am working through the legal processes out here, and have settled on an ASP baton. I have trouble with reliable flashlights, any of my high dollar ones have developed faults such as my Fenix LD20. I stick to AAA maglite LEDs these days. Firearms are so tricky here; legal to own but hard to carry, even openly. The ASP has carried well so far openly, but I would like to get a permit for concealed carry soon. I do pack a Sawyer Mini and a filtration bottle but keep tablets and potassium permanganate as backup. Thanks for stopping by!
I subscribed to your channel based on this video. One of the most thought out bags I've viewed. And with the add on you intend to make, it will be awesome I look forward to watching your update..
Thanks very much that means a lot. I have grown in my knowledge a lot since this video was posted and I agree it is time for an update. I have learned to do more with less, but that kit has proven handy several times. I agree the comments and the individual wisdom of viewers helps shape my kit and I intend to put their words to good use. Thanks for watching!
stainless doesnt throw spark and it breaks easier.. i only reccomend stainless knife if its a diveknife, but as long as its reliable for you i aint complaining ;)
Hey BackWoods - You are correct that most magnesium blocks with integral ferro rod do not work. I've done my homework and most are made in China. Hence, not working all of the time. There is a company here in the US that makes them called Dones. They are the original and they work every time. I found them on amazon. Also, from Amazon, you can buy small bags of magnesium flakes. I carry those in my fire making kit.
great video, well thought out bag. I can see some experience has gone into it. I find a lot of other bags on here are put together by people who watch a zombie appocalypse type movie and go out and but lots of shiny gear without knowing anything about it...
Thanks I appreciate it. Now that winter is here a saw is a must. I use the Coghlans and wire saws frequently but ought to try a Laplander at some point. Thanks for watching!
Dude I have that compass lol I bought it when I was like 7, it has been everywhere I love that grey compass the only one I prefer to that is a wwii army officers compass I bought, basically looks the same but all metal.
I found them with a 1970s era Jansport tent, but you can find stainless steel versions online or in camping stores. Just look for metal tent spikes or pegs. Thanks for watching!
I do sometimes carry a Coghlans emergency stove with 24 fuel tablets, or a small Esbit stove. I don't have anything that burns propane, but a stove is a great idea to add to the kit. Thanks for watching!
by the way ...... canned food that have a pull ring to open is just as good as MRE .... always observe expiration dates on cans , medicine , and everything else ....
+steve00055 Canned goods (properly home canned or commercial) are safe to eat as long as the seal of the can/jar isn't broken. Unless the regs have changed recently, the only regulations that are applicable to food products are for baby food. "Sell By", "Use By", "Best By" dates usually have different meanings, depending on the individual producer. "Best By" routinely indicates the amount of time left for BEST QUALITY. It doesn't not mean that use after that date is harmful. Yes, as canned goods age, quality does diminish over time. There is some nutrition loss, possible changes in color and/or texture (depending on the item). None of these mean the item isn't safe to eat. Can be less than enjoyable to eat. FWIW, I'd rather have a can of green beans with 20% nutrition loss than to go hungry! FWIW, in the days before "Best By" dates, people followed a few common rules regarding safety of canned foods. If the seal is broken, the contents are not safe to eat! Usually when the can/jar is opened you can hear the air intake as the seal is broken. In addition, when a can is opened discard if there is excessive foaming, foul odor, unexpected color change (some change in some items is normal). A bulging unopened can is an indicator that the seal has been broken. Definitely has happened with a can that is leaking. One more rule: When in doubt, throw it out. Just don't throw it out (not talking about baby food or medication expiration dates) just because the package / container carries a Best By xyz date. Research yourself, the shelf life of properly prepared & stored foodstuffs. One example, in closing. Properly stored white rice has a shelf life of 30+ years. A bag of white rice in the grocery store may have a "Best By" date of 2 years. Both statements are correct. That rice may be at best quality for 2 years, yet may be a viable/safe foodstuff, after 30 years of proper storage. Toss after 2 years, who profits the most? Think about it my friend. IMO, there's no way to gauge how much safe-to-eat food goes to landfills, each day, because many people believe "Best By" as meaning "Unsafe After" mm/dd/yy. (sigh)
+Oldtimer Lee ... that's true ... your write ... one time i heard a news report were some lady government official was saying to much good food is being thrown out just because it's a little past the EXP. date ...
Good basic setup. For Intel try a FM/AM/WB Digital radio and a ear bud will extend the battery life. My radio can be powered by an external power source (solar panel) also. A map of the state and/or city you are in. Remember the "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers ! Keep up the good work. Eyes UP and lights down, tjl Sent by Win7Pro64 w/ADSL
Excellent ideas! Glad to see you know your lineage on the 10 C's. My Midland base radio is crank or battery powered, does GMRS FM AM and WX and I can also pick up the local HAM repeater on one of the GMRS channels, which is pretty lucky. My solar panel is a tiny Iphone sized panel and only gives USB 5volts so it won't charge my radio but I will have to find something that is compatible. I appreciate your view and comment! Best regards!
Thanks for sharing your story, I love bringing back memories and showing pieces of history! Did you see my SV-2 vest video? I have a complete SRU-31 survival kit, and one of the pencil flare kits you described! Mine is an Air Force Gyrojet model...I carried it for years, but worry that the flares wouldn't fire since they are Gulf War era. Do you think they're still any good? I hope to do more aircrew survival videos, so stay tuned!
Sawyer inline mini water filter best bang for your buck as far as a straw goes since it does like 75000 gallons and my ceramic katadyn as well as a few emergency water packs in case I dont have luck finding a source. I have a nice compact slingshot also good addition. I will have to do a video of my bag when I get done still researching and changing it right now.
JAMES DELLAROCCO Hi I actually have a few of the Minis, and carry them on trips. Generally I rely on my MSR miniworks but the Sawyer is pretty compact. Slingshots and all weapons are illegal here but snare wire can be carried in abundance. I haven't bought any water packets but I can see why they would be handy. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks, my philosophy is that unless needed for warmth, fire might be a luxury you can't afford, if it means being detected. However, my primary fire sources would be a lighter and matches, then a ferro rod, then a magnifying glass if the sun is out. I appreciate the suggestion, thanks for watching!
Pointshooter: Survival Resources.com has silver or gold toned metal boxes w no commercial logos on them to make a mini survival kit in, ditch the sucrets container plus there are aluminum survival kits larger size they sell at gun shows.w metal roller clips to secure contents.
Gary that is a great recommendation. I use survival resources all the time. It is owned by a veteran, John McCann and his wife Denise. As far as I know almost all, if not all, is made in the USA. They all run a survival school.
Thanks for the advice I finally found some better containers. I still keep backup kits around in the old lozenge tins and Altoids but I agree the heavier tins are great. I got an aluminum roller clip tin that had a kit from the 1980s, it is a rock solid box but unfortunately still reeks of those old bullion cubes. I will check out SR they sound like great people
I don't recall how I found them, but I am so glad I did. I have not been disappointed. Denise handles the store and orders are almost always sent out the same day. John also wrote a book which is also on Amazon. It is called: "Build the Perfect Survival Kit." by John D. McCann. You can review it there. ATB. By the way, you are a winner, too, in my opinion. I value your videos.
Stargazer131000 Thanks that means a lot! Actually after we commented yesterday I went home and recorded an updated version of my bag but haven't been satisfied with the finished product. I hope to have a video up this week. It's hard incorporating all the changes that folks have suggested and also to work with my own growth in skills. Also I moved into an apartment and only have bits and pieces of my kit. I was scrambling around the other night looking for my candles and all I have are tealights and kitchen tapers. Also my Esbit stove didn't survive the move and is lost in the abyss. This time of year a tablet stove could make a lot of sense, for heating food just as much as heating a shelter or helping start a fire. Stay tuned and I hope to have a video up soon. You will also enjoy the Scott O'Grady project I hope. I have finally assembled his entire kit outside of a Beretta 9mm, Bosnia Evasion Chart, and a genuine USAF vest, I have a Navy SV-2B but it's close enough for what I'm doing. Kit building has been my lifelong hobby, more of an obsession really. I appreciate your friendship and views, and you are welcome on my channel always. Best wishes!
Sorry, I'm hard-of-hearing. I watched it a few times and I still can't catch what the name of your water filter straw, but I've also had issues with the Aquamira. Can you tell me that name again? Also, just want to say I really appreciate your style. You got my sub early on because you aren't screwing around turning a short video into a 10 part video with lots of missing gear. Thank you! It would be even more great if you listed your gear in the description ;) I like the idea of floral wire. Smart. Cheaper. I think I'll try it out. I might add (you may have these elsewhere too or I might have missed them): extra batteries for my light, cash, a small folding trowel, some sort of stove option (alcohol, esbit, hand sanitizer, etc... even getting the stand and stove for your canteen cup) in case an open fire would be less favorable, fresnel lens, fishing kit (I know you had line but I must have missed hooks etc), and I would add more shelter options since you had room... but I've not seen your poncho set up and it could be quite nice itself. I will be looking at more of your videos to see your set up. I'm interested in your shelter, your med kit, and whatever winter gear you add (as I'm in a very cold climate myself and winter is upon us). Thanks again, looking forward to checking out more of your channel.
Thanks so much for your comment, I appreciate the support! The filter straw is a Seychelle Advanced, it has an iodine cartridge that will kill viruses. I do keep some hooks in my pocket tins but fishing is definitely not my area of expertise. I do carry a small Esbit stove in winter time, and my more modern kit has one of the flat folding emergency stoves with 3 fuel cubes. I did pick up a trowel last year but have yet to add it to my kit, that is a good idea. I upgraded to a USGI olive drab poncho last month but had been carrying a British army basha tarp (and sometimes both together nowadays) to round out the shelter. I have also upgraded the fire kit in a lot of ways, to have more tinder than just a few cotton balls. I also carry a different knife now, a Becker BK7 or the Harbor Freight Rambo knife. My kit is always a work in progress, this video was simply what I took when I traveled to the Reading Airshow for the day back during that summer. It is growing colder here also so I need to transition into winter, which for me will be 2 of the Grabber all weather blankets. I will be happy to include a list next time I make one of these videos, that is a great idea! Thanks for your input and I appreciate your kind words and subscription! Best regards! Alex
Pointshooter Thanks for your response ;) I'll be checking out your filter straw and getting some floral wire to test out too. I look forward to watching more ;)
Thanks very much! My loadout has changed a lot since then by specific items but all the same types of gear are still the same. I appreciate the sub and view!
Now that we are on the subject of MREs there is one thing to remember not all MREs are created equal you have 3 different styles, they are made for three different purposes, the first style is your standard box MRE you would pick up at your local Army Navy Store, It will contain roughly 1500 calories it is made for everyday consumption,. style number two is referred to as an expeditionary MRE, This is a very high calorie meal roughly 3,000 calories per package,(And I believe along with calories comes a better flavor,Even pan Pizza) ,the third style of MRE is probably one of your more important items it is what they consider and extreme cold weather MRE All of the main items in the meal will be freeze-dried, you will identify these meals by an all-white Packaging, The reason for the freeze-dried MRE is a lot of people do not understand your standard MRI and expeditionary MREs can take hot weather but when you freeze them you start cutting the shelf life down Significantly, And when they are frozen they're like handling eggs you will end up breaking the packaging open (Best is not to move them when Frozen )
Thanks Fog, I think it covers most of the bases. It's pretty similar to the kit I take hiking, so it pretty much stays with me all the time. Thanks for watching!
MY 3 DAY E.D.C. 1 role of toilet paper , 6 socks , 1 ivory soap in mayonnaise container (remove insert from lid) Q-TIPS 9 empty (throw away) voss water bottles ( 2 sizes ) for my non-stop coffee + cigar smoking ( moral boost ) , 2 ponchos , band -aids for people around me , hydrocortizone for my eczema , extra sweat pants + hooded sweat shirt for night time cold , flashlight 1x AAA , 3 full zippos , state I.D. , baby nail clipper , debit card ....... exetera ....
I hope you will not be too disappointed to discover that your British Mess Tins are most likely a poor copy of the original. The aluminium appears to be too thin to be the genuine article, which may also explain why they appear warped/twisted. A genuine item is not prone to such damage after a few uses (unless very seriously abused) and will have a Nato Stock Number stamped into the aluminium, at the handle end I think.
i usally get lost in the woods on purpose because im always more fat and nourished when i eventually return to civilization because my survival skill is 100%
I wanted to note that the higher the % does not necessarily mean the hotter the spray when it comes to pepper spray. Most of the cheaper brands like you have there print a higher % to make you think its more effective. Truth is not all peppers are created equal, and not all manufacture processes yield the scoville rating per % OC. In most cases every high % low end pepper sprays are very mild. Pick up a good can of fox, there's a reason almost all LEO departments use it. - Mr Urban Tactical
you carry multiples of a lot of stuff, like the water stuff if you have two items and a metal container then your good in my book, the rest is dead weight. on the whole it seems a pretty well thought out kit, but I would get a pellet gun like the crossman 1322 or their backpacker model, very light and very good at hunting rabbits and such and legal everywhere.
I did realize that as time went on, I appreciate the confirmation tho. For an ultralight kit, they were a bargain at the price which I got them, and would definitely suffice in an emergency. I am trying to track down some of the older stainless steel tins to use more frequently. I do like that these tins have non-rolled edges, as it prevents food or bacteria from getting inside and growing. Thanks for watching!
I am not sure about the reliability of the cartridge's, however I thought they were metal. If so, they are like a bullet cartridge and unless they have been subjected to water, they are still good. Try one just to see and do a vid on it. Haven't seen the vest vid yet.
Yea and I just stained my mom's laundry room linoleum with it...she's pissed!!! Put some ammonia on it and that took some of it off, but left some yellow. Hopefully it will fade in time
Instead of a non-waterproof pack and a cover, why not simply use a dry bag style backpack. Mine has a mesh pocket on the outside that is larger than the one on the pack shown. I have a 15 liter and a 25 liter. I think everything you're carrying here would fit into my 15 liter pack.
Thanks for the high praise, I am actually just a well-read civilian but I have studied combat medicine and worked with a former CLS instructor. I think that a well stocked med kit should be the foundation of any vehicle or home preparedness kit. Thanks for watching!
Very complete bag, but you should consider organizing it.. When the bear or the bad guy is in your face, you don't wanna be thinking "now where is that pepper spray?" Just as extra thought, I carry my pepper spray in a case on the shoulder strap, right over my breast.. instant access.. Plus, you might not want to have to dump everything out to find something.. nice video..
Jerry Bombardier Good call. I need a pocket on the outside for pepper spray and a baton. I might have to modify the pack. Thanks for the comment and sorry for the late reply!
Ok, I'm going to skip the wtf about steel choice lol and just say look up a next gen or gen 2 kabar, they are made in a 440 I think and a 154 cm or d2 any who stainless except d2 but it's special lol
Three years ago, a woman with a very small dog was coming out of local Big 5 Store. About 40 feet away was a homeless person with a Pit Bull. IMMEDIATELY upon seeing the little Dog, the Pitt broke away from its owner and JUST LIKE THAT the little dog was in the Pitts Jaws. Myself and two other men were punching the Pitt with our fists as hard s we could-to NO effect. Finally I used a Pepper Spray on the Pitt. That was the ONLY thing short of a Bullet that can stop one of those Beasties! The Warrenton OR Cop who showed up was a Claas One A$$HOLE!
Great video, thanks for sharing
Cool video its cool to get input from all kinds of people with different philosophies
Simple low cost and yet very well put together. This is a great example of how to put a get home bag. 👍🏼👍🏼
Hey bud, that's a great kit. One thing that I do, and highly recommend everyone does, is never justify your gear. We all choose the gear that individually works for us. Awesome video.
Hello mate, i just got into this "hobby" and i really have to say that you got the right things in your back. I think that i have to make my own get home back also and found this very inspiring. Thanks for this ! Respects from Finland !
SakuSammakko97 Thanks mate! I appreciate it, and I am glad to see you enjoyed the video! If you ever have questions or comments I try to get on here every so often, I just haven't been online lately. Thanks and be safe
great video ... lots of useful stuff... I would add about 3 waist size of cordage with 3 key rings for the trash bag, S. blanket or rain poncho ready to go for quick deploying in rain/ colder areas. Wrap around ones waist to trap air inside your core and use the other 2 for arms(bags). For the S. blanket tie over the shoulders and around the waist.( cover the head if needed). You have instant space to put extra insulation like leaves while not letting cold winds get underneath you. Simple and low weight option to save time vs the elements .
That's excellent advice! I actually used a garbage bag as a poncho yesterday for the first time in freezing rain and it worked great. A sash of paracord like you described would have been great. I actually had a length of paracord in my pack but never had the notion to use it. And I agree extra insulation is important, trap that dead air space. Thanks so much for the ideas!
Pointshooter
Pointshooter I agree having cordage ready to go with shelter items is best. Saves time especially if exposure is rated to mins in the cold to hour in high heat. Close pins can be also quite useful to seal around the neck /arms area.
Great kit
9:34 Tip add a white/orange/yellow bag to this so you can create a large 4ft signal halo at night. With the addtion of your strobe function on this light, you will be able to signal for miles away in any direction. ( I highly recommend this method of signalling on the highway during accidents) With 9ft of cordage, you can create a signal up to 20 feet wide. Flashlights/headlamps /solar lights/ glow sticks/smart phones with lights and even a digital camera with flash/timer will work for this method. ill compliment any s.mirror. Im not sure if you fit one in that smaller metal kit at 10:03.
I am so happy to see you have a set of binoculars!! No one packs binoculars! Great choice in my opinion.
I really enjoyed your video and the set up is pretty solid... If that was my setup I would have included some tools.
1 bow saw blade.. bow can be made from a stick and 2 nails
nails...
real rope like the strong stuff... that has been handy to have for me multiple times
carbines... several
1 crowbar as large as can fit in the bag
screwdriver, bits, and a wrench...
Extra batteries.... for your light
And if space permits .. an axe or at least just an axe head.. and a boltcutter to cut through chains..logs, fence ect
I know this is the heavy stuff but the bow saw blade aint...
nice work - I'd add soem first aid, medicine, clove oil and maybe some more tools like a multikey (I recently got one myself and am thrilled). But you did a great job brother. THanks for sharinG!
Extremely well thought out kit! Yours and my kits are very similar again! Some things that I might add are coffee filters (great for removing larger water particulate), a full tang knife (I like Fallkniven F1), Silky/Bahco folding saw, and more cordage.
Great kit and video. Have you ever thought of using liquid candles? I pick up 1 ounce liquid candles at WalMart at the end of summer for around $0.25 each and they burn for close to 12 hours and they're about the same size as two tea candles. They do sell all sizes of liquid candles if you google it. I have tested them and they hold up great. I dropped them from over 30 feet onto concrete and they help up, the caps are VERY tight and secure and NEVER leak. I left one upside down and another sideways for over a year and not a drop leaked out. I carry the 3 oz. size in my BOB. Keep up the great work.
Wow thanks I had never even heard of liquid candles, I will check them out! The mini tea lights get liquified so quickly and then they spill, something more controllable sounds great. Thanks for watching!
Pointshooter Here's a link with some pictures compared to a tea light. It's an 8 hour liquid candle. FD and DOT approved as it says in the info section. They and google have a million more shapes and sizes, but this shows it next to a tea light. www.100candles.com/i-6945/8-Hour-Tealight-Liquid-Fuel-Cell-Candle-Lamp-Restaurant-Hotel
Wow they look awesome. I think they might be a little too tall for the tins I'm using currently, but I am converting some of my kits to use different tins and this might be just the ticket. I'll be sure to give you credit if I get one and show it on the channel!
wjf213 great tip. thanks. I will check it out too.
The Kabar Next Gen is D2 steel. It's basically stainless. I live in Florida and I've never had any corrosion issues.
Love the video...great, well thought out kit. As an LEO OC instructor, if OC is your main defense, make sure you you look into some cleansing wipes or other means to treat yourself in case you get some blowback or direct contact. If firearms are not an option, I would add some form of an impact weapon such as an ASP.
Thanks very much for the advice, I have seen the towelettes for OC decontamination and will have to pick some up. Unfortunately ASP's are considered concealed deadly weapons, and like everything else here, illegal to carry. I practice with the OC and hope and pray that it will be enough. Thanks for your interest and feedback! Take care!
Pointshooter Just curious.........what is an ASP?
Stargazer131000 ASP is a brand name of collapsible police batons but is also the general name for any of the batons on the market. They are a great product and allows standoff distance but unfortunately are lethal weapons in my state
All great tips, thanks for the insight! My Mtech has held up very well for batoning and chopping, but it is a stick tang of course. I usually have a Coghlan's folding saw, and I think I will take your suggestion and add it to the kit. I keep coffee filters with my MSR water filter, but should add a few to this kit as well. I'd love to get a Fallkniven, I am a fan of the A1. I wish more knives typically made in carbon steel were available in good stainless
Watching your video reminds me of the time I was in the Navy as a First Crewman Crewchief. I really like your kit and appreciate you doing the vid. We had pencil flare kits in our SV-2's that could double as a defensive weapon seeing that your State doesn't allow your God given right to self defense. Not even sure were you could buy them, just thought I would give my 2 cents.
Thanks for the info... I carried Sabre for years, then stumbled onto Streetwise and found it to be pretty decent as far as cheaper brands go. I hear great things about Fox, just have never seen it offered locally. Will try to pick some up, I appreciate the advice!
Great Kit ! In NM not much surface water... Carry a six-pack to a case of water in the trunk and if needed then can fill the water bladder. Instead of heavy canteen have a one liter water bag with the cap. The Lexan Signal Mirror will not break like glass... Remember "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers. Have a back up battery to keep the phone going with the USB cable. Read that the MRE peanut butter has a long shelf life and energy. And remember the local state map and the big city map you are near. If a weapon then carry a Tourniquet and armor... Thank you for the video ! tjl
awesome video some of the things and ideas are going into my bag thank you for your video
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
yup thanks have good one
Orgenisation is key. Having to dig through that stuff to get to your tourniquet, strap it to the top of your pack
I think u nailed the fact that not every sit is a without rule of law situation so hygiene is important
I got the SAS manual from the library, but it's too heavy to put in the pack! Excellent book tho, it really has so much great info!
By the way where can obtain that water container which you said was from u31 survival kit?
Yup mine is a Coleman, had it since 03, its been a great companion over the years. I am looking to get a WWII one, was at a surplus sale today looking for one in fact. I'm not too hip on the radium they used, but it should be inert by now I hope. Is yours by Superior?
One of the best I have seen. Be careful with that MRE change it out as needed as a mil member I know they do go bad. A small/cheap multi tool could come in handy for a road side emergency etc. Also never to late to get a concealed carry permit. Cant always take it with you but it may increase odds of having it when you need it. The courses are also fun if you get a good instructor.
Thanks I appreciate the advice. Most permits get turned down here, and even the open carry folks get harassed from time to time. Thanks for watching, stay safe!
your kit is awesome also you should add, eye drops, Vicks night/day quill pills, cotton swab or ear drops, small fishing net, bandana, mosquito face net what site did you get the british canteen also can you carry a take down .22 rifle.
Hello mate ,great video it's got lots of good kit in it , that would certainly get you home ,I take mine everywhere just in case lol . I enjoyed watching cheers atb martin subbed .
Outlander Bushcraft Hey thanks for stopping by! I do take this bag on trips but usually keep a more simplified version in my around town carry bag. Definitely helps to have all the essentials with you! Thanks for the sub look forward to seeing your channel
Yea I am really particular I hate non-stainless...I have made 2 knives out of carbon steel and its great to work with, but I don't find it holds a good edge. I think the Mtech is the best budget knife out there, will have to try a next gen tho, thanks for the tip!
Great pack, pretty much everything covered, thank you.
Thanks for watching! It worked great this summer, but would need some warm shelter items for winter. Take care!
Try the SAS survival handbook by John wiseman too, great book, on the whole I think 98.6 is my favorite too.
Thanks I should add some EMT shears and a few sticks...hopefully going to get reusable glowsticks from UVpaqlite
You could probably save some space useing dedicated utility pouches even generic Wal-Mart ones.
Nice video but I have a question/suggestion... what happens when you (as you said you do) sweat during the day, and your clothes are damp/wet. Do you go to bed wet? Do you use the wet clothes again the next day or two? I would roll a long sleeve and a pair of pants (light and small ones) then your kit would be complete! Just a suggestion. Again nice video :)
Very well thought out Bag u got it coverd
awesome kit!
You are the third person to warn against Aquamira. I'm just getting my first bag together, these videos are invaluable and I really like your bag here. Good video, many thanks!
Thanks for the great feedback! I carry the Aquamira in my pocket tin but for a filter dedicated to the bag I definitely like the Seychelle. However, the new Aquamira straws have a guard at the bottom of the filter that might prevent it breaking like my old model did. Good luck putting a bag together, feel free to get in touch at any time!
Good bit of kit. Just one thing I'd be concerned about is your British aluminum cookware. I've always heard it's a bad idea to cook food or drink boiled fluids out of a bare aluminum container. Not a big deal in a survival situation, but something a bit of research may be a deciding factor in it's use.
Socks and some over gear nylon they are light. Was testing my bag was mad I didn't have wool socks or a decent pillow or padding. SOL makes some awesome gear I really like the survival shelter. I wrapped two cold beers in it kept them ice cold for over two hours in my bag and its cheap and light.
JAMES DELLAROCCO Thats a good testament to SOL. I like their gear, and use it myself in many of my kits. I carried the Origin as an EDC with modified components, but prefer dedicated ferro rods and such rather than their spark lites. I still carry the lightweight thermo bivy in most seasons but the sport utility blanket is perhaps the best piece of gear on the market. Great point on the waterproof nylon layers. I should carry that more often. I roll socks and underwear into bundles now, and that can go a long way towards morale and hygiene. Thanks for the comment!
Over here you would get problems for the flare, they are known for starting fires when the wind goes the wrong way
Dantick09 I agree flares can be very dangerous. I no longer carry pyrotechnics in the kit, but because they are too expensive to replace, rather than for fire danger. A good smoke generator from green leaves would be very effective, and I recently met a WW2 veteran who was rescued at sea with nothing more than a signal mirror, so I always have a mirror now. Thanks for the comment!
Hey just saw this comment, sorry to have missed it. I carry a USGI 2 quart canteen, you can find them on ebay no problem. They are nice because they flex, and you can squeeze the air out so they don't slosh around. Good suggestions on the items, always important!
I suggest a couple mre heaters and hot beverage bags. Your not always going to be able to make a fire to heat your food, like in a train station, as you suggested. The beverage bag will contain your measured water for the freeze dried food and it fits inside the mre heater to heat it. They weigh nothing, and take minuscule space. Otherwise, great kit!
That is a great idea, thanks! I sometimes carry a small tablet stove in the winter, but the bags would take even less room. Thanks for the tip
Water Filter , check out the sawyer mini .01 microns around $15
Thanks, I actually have FIVE of them, lol. I am putting them through their paces, got them last month. I think with the right system, they are a great addition to a kit. Thanks for watching!!
Great kit mate love your accent, maybe use zip lock bags for some of your small loose bits, dam them aquramirm! First aid kit should go in a red bag with a cross on it incase it's no you using the pack, Collins sas survival guide, what do you use your knife for on a daily basis? Better torches and spare batteries.
Great points, appreciate the feedback! I got a Collins SAS book a few months ago, it definitely goes in my pack these days. I like the old school AA maglites because of reliability, had too much trouble with LEDs but my old Fenix LD20 still works well. Nowadays I have a Becker BK7 knife in my kit, I'll have to shoot a new vid. I use the knives for mostly yardwork, brush clearing, etc, I have a video of that going up soon. These days I carry a USMC assault pack, and my First Aid is in a Molle pouch on the outside with the red cross, like you said. Thanks for watching!
Good reply, I'll look into that USMC pack my rush 24 seems to heavy or I've just got to much gear.
good pack help me a lot new to this but never to late thank you
Water is the one thing I like redundancy for...everything else I keep pretty bare bones but I want the capacity to disinfect many quarts of water...a 1 ounce bottle of tincture of Iodine should disinfect up to 30 gallons! For me, I can push my limits on an empty stomach, but I sweat like crazy and blow hydration really fast...so water procurement is absolutely my main focus
Awesome I will have to look for a Crossman, but I know that in our state parks we can't have slingshots, firearms, air guns, crossbows, bows of any kind, any kind of projectile weapon. Even the surgical tubing could be an issue since I carry hand made arrowheads in my pocket survival tin
I should find a range that will let me fire them....I hear the report is about the same as a pistol, so should be fun! I opened the package on them a few years ago, it was still sealed since 1990, so it should have stayed dry. I hear the Air Force still issues them, and since Gyrojet folded many years ago, they must still be OK to use. Thanks for the info!
Another thing would be to get a good dedicated flashlight the nite ize flashlights are great.You should also include some batteries. I belive there are some milspec water filtration devices that are gi.I like your idea with the water filtration but you should probably carry some more water with you.I know it's a get home bag but a good pocket knife and firearm if legal to own would be a must.you should do a update video I would love to see how your bag progressed.
Jake Burnett Hey thanks for the comments. I am working through the legal processes out here, and have settled on an ASP baton. I have trouble with reliable flashlights, any of my high dollar ones have developed faults such as my Fenix LD20. I stick to AAA maglite LEDs these days. Firearms are so tricky here; legal to own but hard to carry, even openly. The ASP has carried well so far openly, but I would like to get a permit for concealed carry soon. I do pack a Sawyer Mini and a filtration bottle but keep tablets and potassium permanganate as backup. Thanks for stopping by!
I subscribed to your channel based on this video. One of the most thought out bags I've viewed. And with the add on you intend to make, it will be awesome I look forward to watching your update..
Thanks very much that means a lot. I have grown in my knowledge a lot since this video was posted and I agree it is time for an update. I have learned to do more with less, but that kit has proven handy several times. I agree the comments and the individual wisdom of viewers helps shape my kit and I intend to put their words to good use. Thanks for watching!
stainless doesnt throw spark and it breaks easier.. i only reccomend stainless knife if its a diveknife, but as long as its reliable for you i aint complaining ;)
Awesome kit
Have you used your magnesium block? Most of them do not work in my experience. I suggest going with a ferro rod.
Hey BackWoods - You are correct that most magnesium blocks with integral ferro rod do not work. I've done my homework and most are made in China. Hence, not working all of the time. There is a company here in the US that makes them called Dones. They are the original and they work every time. I found them on amazon. Also, from Amazon, you can buy small bags of magnesium flakes. I carry those in my fire making kit.
Nice kit lots of redundancy and I went to the pathfinder school and that's all Dave talked about and I agree its good to have more then one redundancy
great video, well thought out bag. I can see some experience has gone into it. I find a lot of other bags on here are put together by people who watch a zombie appocalypse type movie and go out and but lots of shiny gear without knowing anything about it...
Good kit! Everyone has their own twist so no criticisms here, but I would add a good folding saw.
Thanks I appreciate it. Now that winter is here a saw is a must. I use the Coghlans and wire saws frequently but ought to try a Laplander at some point. Thanks for watching!
Dude I have that compass lol I bought it when I was like 7, it has been everywhere I love that grey compass the only one I prefer to that is a wwii army officers compass I bought, basically looks the same but all metal.
Where did u get the spikes that your para cord is wrapped in
I found them with a 1970s era Jansport tent, but you can find stainless steel versions online or in camping stores. Just look for metal tent spikes or pegs. Thanks for watching!
What is the scarf called and were can i get some.
Jorge Medina It's a shemagh, they are very common on tactical websites, but I got mine off ebay
Nice Bag!
I'm not sure if I missed it... But, what about a camp stove of some sort?
I do sometimes carry a Coghlans emergency stove with 24 fuel tablets, or a small Esbit stove. I don't have anything that burns propane, but a stove is a great idea to add to the kit. Thanks for watching!
Is this an apocalypse kit.
by the way ...... canned food that have a pull ring to open is just as good as MRE .... always observe expiration dates on cans , medicine , and everything else ....
+steve00055 Canned goods (properly home canned or commercial) are safe to eat as long as the seal of the can/jar isn't broken. Unless the regs have changed recently, the only regulations that are applicable to food products are for baby food. "Sell By", "Use By", "Best By" dates usually have different meanings, depending on the individual producer. "Best By" routinely indicates the amount of time left for BEST QUALITY. It doesn't not mean that use after that date is harmful. Yes, as canned goods age, quality does diminish over time. There is some nutrition loss, possible changes in color and/or texture (depending on the item). None of these mean the item isn't safe to eat. Can be less than enjoyable to eat. FWIW, I'd rather have a can of green beans with 20% nutrition loss than to go hungry!
FWIW, in the days before "Best By" dates, people followed a few common rules regarding safety of canned foods. If the seal is broken, the contents are not safe to eat! Usually when the can/jar is opened you can hear the air intake as the seal is broken. In addition, when a can is opened discard if there is excessive foaming, foul odor, unexpected color change (some change in some items is normal). A bulging unopened can is an indicator that the seal has been broken. Definitely has happened with a can that is leaking.
One more rule: When in doubt, throw it out.
Just don't throw it out (not talking about baby food or medication expiration dates) just because the package / container carries a Best By xyz date. Research yourself, the shelf life of properly prepared & stored foodstuffs. One example, in closing. Properly stored white rice has a shelf life of 30+ years. A bag of white rice in the grocery store may have a "Best By" date of 2 years. Both statements are correct. That rice may be at best quality for 2 years, yet may be a viable/safe foodstuff, after 30 years of proper storage. Toss after 2 years, who profits the most? Think about it my friend.
IMO, there's no way to gauge how much safe-to-eat food goes to landfills, each day, because many people believe "Best By" as meaning "Unsafe After" mm/dd/yy. (sigh)
+Oldtimer Lee ... that's true ... your write ... one time i heard a news report were some lady government official was saying to much good food is being thrown out just because it's a little past the EXP. date ...
Good basic setup. For Intel try a FM/AM/WB Digital radio and a ear bud will extend the battery life. My radio can be powered by an external power source (solar panel) also. A map of the state and/or city you are in. Remember the "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers ! Keep up the good work.
Eyes UP and lights down, tjl Sent by Win7Pro64 w/ADSL
Excellent ideas! Glad to see you know your lineage on the 10 C's. My Midland base radio is crank or battery powered, does GMRS FM AM and WX and I can also pick up the local HAM repeater on one of the GMRS channels, which is pretty lucky. My solar panel is a tiny Iphone sized panel and only gives USB 5volts so it won't charge my radio but I will have to find something that is compatible. I appreciate your view and comment! Best regards!
Thanks for sharing your story, I love bringing back memories and showing pieces of history! Did you see my SV-2 vest video? I have a complete SRU-31 survival kit, and one of the pencil flare kits you described! Mine is an Air Force Gyrojet model...I carried it for years, but worry that the flares wouldn't fire since they are Gulf War era. Do you think they're still any good? I hope to do more aircrew survival videos, so stay tuned!
Great video. I like how you did research and tested stuff and not just put in becaused
Try BOUNCE for skeets... a few sheets will not take as much room as your stick.
Sawyer inline mini water filter best bang for your buck as far as a straw goes since it does like 75000 gallons and my ceramic katadyn as well as a few emergency water packs in case I dont have luck finding a source. I have a nice compact slingshot also good addition. I will have to do a video of my bag when I get done still researching and changing it right now.
JAMES DELLAROCCO Hi I actually have a few of the Minis, and carry them on trips. Generally I rely on my MSR miniworks but the Sawyer is pretty compact. Slingshots and all weapons are illegal here but snare wire can be carried in abundance. I haven't bought any water packets but I can see why they would be handy. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks, my philosophy is that unless needed for warmth, fire might be a luxury you can't afford, if it means being detected. However, my primary fire sources would be a lighter and matches, then a ferro rod, then a magnifying glass if the sun is out. I appreciate the suggestion, thanks for watching!
I'm pretty sure iodine/betadine goes bad when it's in a clear container like HP does, I might be wrong though if so just ignore.
Thanks!
Pointshooter: Survival Resources.com has silver or gold toned metal boxes w no commercial logos on them to make a mini survival kit in, ditch the sucrets container plus there are aluminum survival kits larger size they sell at gun shows.w metal roller clips to secure contents.
Gary that is a great recommendation. I use survival resources all the time. It is owned by a veteran, John McCann and his wife Denise. As far as I know almost all, if not all, is made in the USA. They all run a survival school.
Thanks for the advice I finally found some better containers. I still keep backup kits around in the old lozenge tins and Altoids but I agree the heavier tins are great. I got an aluminum roller clip tin that had a kit from the 1980s, it is a rock solid box but unfortunately still reeks of those old bullion cubes. I will check out SR they sound like great people
Stargazer131000 I would like to check out their work, I am always on the lookout for good people and they sound like winners
I don't recall how I found them, but I am so glad I did. I have not been disappointed. Denise handles the store and orders are almost always sent out the same day. John also wrote a book which is also on Amazon. It is called: "Build the Perfect Survival Kit." by John D. McCann. You can review it there. ATB. By the way, you are a winner, too, in my opinion. I value your videos.
Stargazer131000 Thanks that means a lot! Actually after we commented yesterday I went home and recorded an updated version of my bag but haven't been satisfied with the finished product. I hope to have a video up this week. It's hard incorporating all the changes that folks have suggested and also to work with my own growth in skills. Also I moved into an apartment and only have bits and pieces of my kit. I was scrambling around the other night looking for my candles and all I have are tealights and kitchen tapers. Also my Esbit stove didn't survive the move and is lost in the abyss. This time of year a tablet stove could make a lot of sense, for heating food just as much as heating a shelter or helping start a fire. Stay tuned and I hope to have a video up soon. You will also enjoy the Scott O'Grady project I hope. I have finally assembled his entire kit outside of a Beretta 9mm, Bosnia Evasion Chart, and a genuine USAF vest, I have a Navy SV-2B but it's close enough for what I'm doing. Kit building has been my lifelong hobby, more of an obsession really. I appreciate your friendship and views, and you are welcome on my channel always. Best wishes!
Thanks for sharing this bruv! Cheer, Jerbs.
Sorry, I'm hard-of-hearing. I watched it a few times and I still can't catch what the name of your water filter straw, but I've also had issues with the Aquamira. Can you tell me that name again?
Also, just want to say I really appreciate your style. You got my sub early on because you aren't screwing around turning a short video into a 10 part video with lots of missing gear. Thank you! It would be even more great if you listed your gear in the description ;)
I like the idea of floral wire. Smart. Cheaper. I think I'll try it out.
I might add (you may have these elsewhere too or I might have missed them): extra batteries for my light, cash, a small folding trowel, some sort of stove option (alcohol, esbit, hand sanitizer, etc... even getting the stand and stove for your canteen cup) in case an open fire would be less favorable, fresnel lens, fishing kit (I know you had line but I must have missed hooks etc), and I would add more shelter options since you had room... but I've not seen your poncho set up and it could be quite nice itself. I will be looking at more of your videos to see your set up. I'm interested in your shelter, your med kit, and whatever winter gear you add (as I'm in a very cold climate myself and winter is upon us).
Thanks again, looking forward to checking out more of your channel.
Thanks so much for your comment, I appreciate the support! The filter straw is a Seychelle Advanced, it has an iodine cartridge that will kill viruses. I do keep some hooks in my pocket tins but fishing is definitely not my area of expertise. I do carry a small Esbit stove in winter time, and my more modern kit has one of the flat folding emergency stoves with 3 fuel cubes. I did pick up a trowel last year but have yet to add it to my kit, that is a good idea. I upgraded to a USGI olive drab poncho last month but had been carrying a British army basha tarp (and sometimes both together nowadays) to round out the shelter. I have also upgraded the fire kit in a lot of ways, to have more tinder than just a few cotton balls. I also carry a different knife now, a Becker BK7 or the Harbor Freight Rambo knife.
My kit is always a work in progress, this video was simply what I took when I traveled to the Reading Airshow for the day back during that summer. It is growing colder here also so I need to transition into winter, which for me will be 2 of the Grabber all weather blankets. I will be happy to include a list next time I make one of these videos, that is a great idea! Thanks for your input and I appreciate your kind words and subscription! Best regards!
Alex
Pointshooter Thanks for your response ;) I'll be checking out your filter straw and getting some floral wire to test out too.
I look forward to watching more ;)
this was great you thought about everything very good video you gained a subscriber
Thanks very much! My loadout has changed a lot since then by specific items but all the same types of gear are still the same. I appreciate the sub and view!
All new MRE.s come split to open length ways on meal pack
Cool thats an improvement!
Now that we are on the subject of MREs there is one thing to remember not all MREs are created equal you have 3 different styles, they are made for three different purposes, the first style is your standard box MRE you would pick up at your local Army Navy Store, It will contain roughly 1500 calories it is made for everyday consumption,. style number two is referred to as an expeditionary MRE, This is a very high calorie meal roughly 3,000 calories per package,(And I believe along with calories comes a better flavor,Even pan Pizza) ,the third style of MRE is probably one of your more important items it is what they consider and extreme cold weather MRE All of the main items in the meal will be freeze-dried, you will identify these meals by an all-white Packaging,
The reason for the freeze-dried MRE is a lot of people do not understand your standard MRI and expeditionary MREs can take hot weather but when you freeze them you start cutting the shelf life down Significantly, And when they are frozen they're like handling eggs you will end up breaking the packaging open (Best is not to move them when Frozen )
Thanks Dirt! I normally add a 2 quart canteen also to help stay hydrated. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Fog, I think it covers most of the bases. It's pretty similar to the kit I take hiking, so it pretty much stays with me all the time. Thanks for watching!
MY 3 DAY E.D.C.
1 role of toilet paper , 6 socks , 1 ivory soap in mayonnaise container (remove insert from lid) Q-TIPS
9 empty (throw away) voss water bottles ( 2 sizes ) for my non-stop coffee + cigar smoking ( moral boost ) , 2 ponchos , band -aids for people around me , hydrocortizone for my eczema , extra sweat pants + hooded sweat shirt for night time cold , flashlight 1x AAA , 3 full zippos , state I.D. , baby nail clipper , debit card ....... exetera ....
I hope you will not be too disappointed to discover that your British Mess Tins are most likely a poor copy of the original. The aluminium appears to be too thin to be the genuine article, which may also explain why they appear warped/twisted. A genuine item is not prone to such damage after a few uses (unless very seriously abused) and will have a Nato Stock Number stamped into the aluminium, at the handle end I think.
i usally get lost in the woods on purpose because im always more fat and nourished when i eventually return to civilization because my survival skill is 100%
+hans jensen Seriøst....
+Kristian B Lerche DANSKJÄVEL! its seriöst.. ;)
I wanted to note that the higher the % does not necessarily mean the hotter the spray when it comes to pepper spray. Most of the cheaper brands like you have there print a higher % to make you think its more effective. Truth is not all peppers are created equal, and not all manufacture processes yield the scoville rating per % OC. In most cases every high % low end pepper sprays are very mild. Pick up a good can of fox, there's a reason almost all LEO departments use it.
- Mr Urban Tactical
you carry multiples of a lot of stuff, like the water stuff if you have two items and a metal container then your good in my book, the rest is dead weight. on the whole it seems a pretty well thought out kit, but I would get a pellet gun like the crossman 1322 or their backpacker model, very light and very good at hunting rabbits and such and legal everywhere.
I did realize that as time went on, I appreciate the confirmation tho. For an ultralight kit, they were a bargain at the price which I got them, and would definitely suffice in an emergency. I am trying to track down some of the older stainless steel tins to use more frequently. I do like that these tins have non-rolled edges, as it prevents food or bacteria from getting inside and growing. Thanks for watching!
I am not sure about the reliability of the cartridge's, however I thought they were metal. If so, they are like a bullet cartridge and unless they have been subjected to water, they are still good. Try one just to see and do a vid on it. Haven't seen the vest vid yet.
Yea and I just stained my mom's laundry room linoleum with it...she's pissed!!! Put some ammonia on it and that took some of it off, but left some yellow. Hopefully it will fade in time
Yer it will work. Good B>O>B as well as get yer home.
Point man .. man I remember this video
schf9 by Schrade is a great knife
Instead of a non-waterproof pack and a cover, why not simply use a dry bag style backpack. Mine has a mesh pocket on the outside that is larger than the one on the pack shown. I have a 15 liter and a 25 liter. I think everything you're carrying here would fit into my 15 liter pack.
I got road flares incase of a wild animals
Just a thought you might want to carry some cash. Thanks for video and ideas.
Good idea, I usually carry extra on me but having some dedicated to the pack is a good plan. Thanks for watching!
The way this guy talks about his med supplies i bet he is a medic
Thanks for the high praise, I am actually just a well-read civilian but I have studied combat medicine and worked with a former CLS instructor. I think that a well stocked med kit should be the foundation of any vehicle or home preparedness kit. Thanks for watching!
I would add some scissors and glow sticks
More fire making tools. Generally a good bag.
Very complete bag, but you should consider organizing it.. When the bear or the bad guy is in your face, you don't wanna be thinking "now where is that pepper spray?" Just as extra thought, I carry my pepper spray in a case on the shoulder strap, right over my breast.. instant access.. Plus, you might not want to have to dump everything out to find something.. nice video..
Jerry Bombardier Good call. I need a pocket on the outside for pepper spray and a baton. I might have to modify the pack. Thanks for the comment and sorry for the late reply!
1 shelter 2 water 3 food
Ok, I'm going to skip the wtf about steel choice lol and just say look up a next gen or gen 2 kabar, they are made in a 440 I think and a 154 cm or d2 any who stainless except d2 but it's special lol
solar phone charger, crazy glue, empty plastic bags
Three years ago, a woman with a very small dog was coming out of local Big 5 Store. About 40 feet away was a homeless person with a Pit Bull. IMMEDIATELY upon seeing the little Dog, the Pitt broke away from its owner and JUST LIKE THAT the little dog was in the Pitts Jaws. Myself and two other men were punching the Pitt with our fists as hard s we could-to NO effect. Finally I used a Pepper Spray on the Pitt. That was the ONLY thing short of a Bullet that can stop one of those Beasties!
The Warrenton OR Cop who showed up was a Claas One A$$HOLE!
I would carry 2more things a portable solar panel and a good solar charger and a stun gun