Only one knife? Most of these kits have a half dozen knives/ swords and a useless multi tool. This is a practical and useful setup. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for keeping Mors Kochanski's survival skills out there, so newcomers to bushcraft are able to benifit from them. I personally appreciated the simplicity of his methods.
I never met Mors but I watched his vids several times and read his book. I thought the point of the 2kilo survival kit was not that it could contain all you wanted but possibly all you needed if you knew a lot. People voluntarily entering a wilderness should take a lot more than fits in the pot, e.g. food and water, extra clothing, etc. Mors was at his best when pointing out all the crap you could buy that was either unnecessary or wouldn’t work. Anyway, your vid was a good refresher on what Mors had to say.
I gotta say, Andrew, you seem to be the type of guy who has really gone both routes with an upbringing for survival skills; military training as well as civilian based research like UA-cam and books like 98.6 and Bushcraft by Morse (like most of the rest of us). I really dig the way you present in a no none sense, no bs, no gimmick format. And you’re not trying to sell products, just trying to present us all with a common location to find survival information and techniques that have been formed from multiple resources. A one stop shop so to speak. Again, I dig it. Thank you brother!
Good stuff! I changed my backpack to a feather weight one. So instead of carrying 12kg, 26lb I’ve managed to drop the weight to 10.5kg, 23lb. With this new info, time to revise.
M Vincent In Florida Phase of Ranger School I had the worst instructor, known as a tough grader, he gave me a piece of advice I’ve held on to for years: “Always have a knife, a way to start fire, and a snack in your pocket.” I was one of a handful of rangers ever to get a go from that instructor!
Growing up my dad, who had been a working cowboy in his youth always pushed having basics on you at all times. Over the years I developed my own listing. Never Leave the house without: A good knife A good gun A good flashlight A means of starting fire A source of cordage and at least 1 bandana. & TWO of each is even better.
@@kellymoulton3792 No wonder you yanks lose more people to school shootings than soldiers at war. I'm sure your gun fascination is compensating for something inadequate. 😂 🤣 You know how many deaths we have had in school shootings in Oz - ZERO EVER
I’d carry 4 or 5 tea lights rather than a big candle. Reason being is that you light the big candle, fall asleep for a few hours and then it’s gone, Tealight will burn out after 2 to 3 hours but then you have replacements. Kids birthday candles are great to light fires with. Carry half a dozen for very little weight. Also for the average guy or girl I’d take a Swiss Army knife with saw rather than a fixed blade knife. Average person ain’t going to be making feather sticks in a survival situation. Just pick up sticks, bark, dry grass.
I think a Swiss Army knife is a great addition to a kit, but not as a replacement to a fixed blade. The average joe may not use feather sticks, true. But the fact is, a fixed blade knife is safer, sturdier, and more intuitive to use. A beginner at even the most basic knife skills will quickly figure out a fixed blade. I’ve seen people close their finger in my Swiss Army knife when I’ve handed it to first timers. The result is a dropped knife and a bloody mess. Add that to a forest setting under the stress of “survival”, and now you have a small injury that can become infected, probably a lost knife, and a person that will be reluctant to try to continue using it. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.
Ever thought about those trick candles that cant be blown out, be kinda nice on a wet or windy day. Also a small road side flare can burn even under water i understand might be handy in a absalutely gotta have do or die need a fire now situation. I admit my knowledge of how well they work in extreme cold situation is poor.. If anyone knows ,speak up pls.
JMHO- I don't make feather sticks or baton as a practice either one. There's oodles of ready to pick up fallen tree branches and such everywhere I've ever been. Never needed to carve any special cups or eating utensils either. I carry the same ones I've had for decades and re use them each time Of course, if I were in a plane crash or something way out in the sticks, I likely as not wouldn't have much gear on me. But I can definitely say that spoon carving and building a log cabin would be way last on my To Do list
Totally agree. Always had "discussions " with a fellow parent in my son's scouting troop. The guy was an ultralight acolyte and kept bragging about saving 3/4 of a pound by not carrying a knife or multi-tool. It wouldn't have been so annoying except for the mocking tone and the constant "you don't really need that". Constantly being asked to loan my knife to someone who mocked me for toting one got really old. Finally had an end to it when he broke a canoe paddle on a trip and I carved a temporary one with my "ridiculous" hatchet and belt knife. I told him I would burn it in the next fire if I heard one more word about my unnecessary knife.
@@Kankudai never got the cance on one of the major trails. Longest outing was 18 days and average was was probably 3 or 4. Disabled now so I stick to overnights. None of which changes the fact that a decent knife is an essential for many parts of. outdoor life. Sure you can go without one successfully but that is luck not wisdom. And what I said still holds even on my short trips these days. I can't count the number of times someone has asked to borrow my knife or multitool even on a single night out. Often the difference between toughing out a miserable weekend and having a great time. I will also add that carrying a needle and thread for clothing and gear repair has been almost as usefu,l and just as often and, just as borrowed by people who mock it until they need it.
My dad gave me my first knife when I was 5, said if you ever get lost in the woods it could be what saves your life, 46 years later and it's a rare day that I don't have one on me.
They're liberal minded. More light backpacking minded instead of survival or bushcraft minded. First aid and survival or wilderness survival is not focused on very much.
@Nathan JD bulk and weight, the blade with two nails is whole "saw" in his original kit. With those two nails a knife and the blade you are suposed to MAKE the rest of the bucksaw, not that hard and with practice, takes about 15 minutes.
personally I always keep my striker for my matches in the water proof match container along with the extra. also nice puukko I have GB2 puukko from PFT
I take an old key card from a hotel and put some gorilla tape on that, electrical tape and some tape called Luekotape(which is great for blisters) and doesn't come off with it gets wet. It's used for artificial limb attachments.
I enjoy your format. Is like a hybrid of Cpl. Corner intro, mixed with Gray bearded green beret's presentation style and Dave Canterbury outro. Neat idea really.
Good video! You probably know this, but for people out there, that buck saw blade with those saw theeths is meant to be used in green/wet wood. A buck saw blade for dry wood has different theeths. This is me being picky, both would work, but for specific uses, specific tools. That being said, good to see Mors heritage being carried on! Great kit man!
Great video! I view this as a starting point where each individual will tailor for their own environment. The one suggestion I would make is to include a light weight stuff sack to hold all the contents when you are using the pot. Doesn't weight much or take up a lot of space.
Recent subscriber to the channel. Going through some of your previous videos, outstanding information and instruction! One of the better outdoors/survival channels on UA-cam!
The sturdy bush pot is possibly the most important piece of survival kit. "Naked and Afraid" participants have made the extreme mistake of showing up without one, and suffered acutely because of it. The Mors pot is pretty good, with pour spout, bale, handle, and lid. A flat lid you can cook on can be better. I also prefer stainless steel. The sturdiness and more even heating are usually worth carrying the greater weight. Thx again for this site, Andrew.. I am putting you in for LTC!.
Great video - I had never heard of Mors Kochanski before I came across your channel - it's never too late to learn new methodology in survival training.
There is videos of him as an old timer but the content he covers is solid and straight forward. Glad his school made them so he can live on in a way. Legacy.
Carry 2 mirrors, that way you can signal 360 degrees. Catch the light in one hand and reflect it to the other hand. Now you can signal ahead of you with the sun at your back, no more 180 degrees. The mirror in your compass can serve as a second mirror. With a magnifying mirror ( a concaved mirror} you can create fire based on the parabolic method. You can find concaved mirrors at most dollar stores and some ladies makeup compacts mirrors have a standard mirror and a concaved mirror. Both can be used for signaling, use the concaved mirror to reflect to the signaling mirror. The concaved mirror is good for medical use when looking at your face or other hard spots to see as it enlarges the image. A mirror can also be used as a flashlight for looking into dark spaces. It's great for finding rattlesnakes for lunch or looking into the mouth of a cave. Or you can have a buddy look into the mirror so he can see how fugly he really is. SALUTE FROM A VET
Excellent Kit, first of all its contents are easily found in any hardware store, except for a the solo pot, but hey use your mom's favorite soup pot! ...............................................................so in case of emergency or needed replacement. Secondly, Very well explained and Very dependable kit for multiple situations. Thumbs up on having the best UA-cam video for a realistic survival kit, that I feel even a child will recognize the content and be able to use. Thirdly, We need to use our kit, and be comfortable with the content and learn how to use each item for more than what is only used for, IE/ duct tape is one survival tool with multifunctional uses, Repair, Band -aid, Cordage, fire, Multifunctional and making something out of nothing, or just what you have in front of you. Thank you so much for your time and service in putting this out there.
Hi ☺, nice video and kit, there was only one Mors, he is sorely missed, may I suggest you change out the raker toothed bow saw blade which is mainly aimed at green wood cutting, and replace it whith a Peg toothed one , this is a dry wood blade better for cutting firewood, and it will cut green as well, just my two cents, keep up the good work mate, thank you for your service, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.
I'd love to buy more of this stuff through your links if you ever create an amazon page of your recommendations. Sometimes I can not understand exactly what you are saying, but I"d love to search for the specific item. Great video, thanks!
Rolling up the saw blade, now that's awesome! I was always wondering how I could get a larger cutting tool into a kit of this size. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge, and making these vids.
BTW, I thought I was subscribed but I wasn't! Now I am though. You've been on a roll lately, keep up the great content. Honestly you should have a 100k subscribers!
Your Ferro rod handle could be duct tape instead of what you have included. I love that neck knife and will have to look for one. I might include a magnifying lens.
I've purchased three LT Wright knives at this point, best bushcraft investment I've ever made... well second best next to the training, knowledge and the skillset I posses.
Another great video. 😀. Your Cody Lundin video inspired me to look for info on the Mors survival kit earlier this week, so this was perfect! I hope you do a similar video on the Les Stroud kit! Btw, I searched online a couldn’t find any info on the knife at LT or Karamat’s website...any idea if it’s still in production?
I liked your Cody Lundin kit video and this is a different approach, showing other options. My brother went through SERE school, a good time was NOT had by all but he made it through. That was 35 years ago, and since then he has never left the house without a Swiss Army Hunter, a hank of paracord, a lighter, and a magnesium block/ferro rod in his pockets. With those things and the seasonal clothes on his back, I think he could survive anywhere but maybe the high desert. We don't get together often, but when we do, we get a kick out of driving around suburbia and pointing out "found object" survival gear, free for the gathering. That might be a fun video, not so much a complete survival bag, but plastic bottles, plastic bags, short bits of pvc piping, plastic chairs out for trash pickup, sticks and whatnot for tinder, etc. -- just a thought.
That was great! I’ve been watching survival kit videos for two days. And then, I watched this one. Thank you! And thank you Mors Kochanski!! Ps, I’ve been looking for the name of exactly that pot for weeks! And yes, it’s on Amazon and in my cart!!
Love seeing a Mors kit. A few small things to consider: A piece of two of fatwood is one of the most stable and reliable tinders I have found. Adding a couple of stainless bolts and wingnuts will GREATLY reduce the effort to build a functional bucksaw frame in the field. Having tried the "wooden peg" method, now I keep bolts & wingnuts in my kit with the saw blade. Mors includes bolts in the "repair" kit portion of his 2kg kit. I also keep a "dedicated" loop of cord for making a buck saw -- I am so certain I will need to make one. Adding some basic OTC meds to the first aid portion would be advisable. Things like triple antibiotic greatly improves the results of the H-bandaids for "minor" hand cuts. Other meds that I include are an anti histamine (or an epipen, if needed), anti diarrheal, NSIADs, and any Rx that you may need. I tend to keep these on my person, and not in the pot -- but still, this is part of my "survival kit." I keep a maximum dose for 4 days per person in my "survival kit" -- I keep the "expected" dose for the "expected" trip length in the general kit. I also add a small tyvek stuff sack -- to hold all the contents (except the saw blade -- that you just have to keep track of on your own) while the pot is in use. This can also be a browse bag, as needed.
@@BingWatcher I sew them myself from tyvek envelopes. You only need to add the top hem, and the bottom structure. 9x12 is a good size for a hammock stuff bag, or a daily meal sack. ua-cam.com/video/uWnHnQZaYTQ/v-deo.html
I love your videos, they're full of information yet succinct. I don't have to play them at double speed! Any thoughts about manufacturing and selling these kits?
Wet Fire doesn’t work so well in windy snowy situations. That is why multiple tinder sources and multiple fire starters are so important. I also bet that is one awesome knife. I am a bit jealous of it. Thanks.
The various Survival kits that you put together is absolutely amazing, But Sooooooo important due to the fact of the differing climates and terrains we have in the United States alone. I Live in Virginia go South for 2 hours and your in the Great Dismal Swamp, Go North 2 Hours and you are in one the Largest Seat of Power in the world Washington DC, Go 2 hours East and your in the Atlantic Ocean and go 2 hours West and your between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains. Surrounded by North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland ( Which I will Avoid at all cost ) All the States present the same Challenges and Benefits which is a big plus for Me as 1 kit will suffice for them all no matter what time of year it is. But I do enjoy your videos and training tips soooooo much. Thank You and God Bless You and Your Family.
in The Two Kilo gram survival kit field manual At location 43 0f 234 of the E book edition he says . 1. “Container: The container which doubles as a cooking pot is a three liter cooking-oil can, but as cooking oils are now mostly packaged in plastic containers, except olive oil one may have to use a 4 liter lantern or camp stove fuel container that has been thoroughly washed with a strong detergent. The top of the can is removed with a can opener. The handle is made of snare wire that has been doubled over until it about 8 strands thick. Punch holes, but do not put the handle on until it is needed.”… 4 liters = 17 cups & 3 liters = 12 cups
Great video. I'm curious why people don't utilize braided fishing line in their kits. Mono line forms "memory loops" after being coiled up for storage. PIA! Braided line doesn't seem to have that problem. Idea's?
I've been looking a bigger pot but haven't found one yet. But I find metal handles tin. So I've been using it so far. And have a 24oz.cook pot that fits together with my wood gasifirer stove. It's a grease strainer but the strainer works for coffee and tea. And steaming veggies. Bought it at the dollar General store for $7.70
Great video. I need to pick up one of those sewing kits. It looks like your bow saw blade is for wet wood, I would probably change it for a dry wood blade (all triangle teeth) for fire wood. I actually carry Silky gomboy 240 with me any time I'm in the field though. It's so convenient to flip it open and you have a 8 inch razor sharp saw for the cost of a half a pound extra weight (and 36 bucks)
Golden Healer There are two videos Mors has with pot kits. My Kit is smaller than the one you’re referencing. The volume Mors called for was 7 cups in this kit. I took this literally as 56oz of volume. However, I do believe his 2 kilo kit pot is a smaller pot compared to mine. The pot he uses with the jacket appears to be equivalent to 56oz maybe more. I hope this helped. Thanks for the question!
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft fyi the pot would vary, he had a 7 cup coffee pot that he used for years and years but in his small pamphlet that talks about 2kg survival kit field manual he recommends a rectangular 3L cooking oil can or a extremely cleaned out coleman type fuel can with the top cut off. They aim was to provide the essential kit for 2-3 days of survival training...all the components for super shelter, snowshoes, rucksack... ect
you do some really good videos. Really like your work. This one especially is outstanding among a bunch of outstanding videos. thanks! Goes without saying that I subscribed a while ago. best.
That 55 gallon bag can save your life in the cold. You put it on like poncho and crouch with a tea candle or two underneath and you can stay a little bit warm with the heat that gets trapped inside the bag.
I like the kit, I would probably expand on the first aid a bit but I understand you are building a kit to list. I would also add a roll of #36 bank line in, a bic lighter, Fresnel lens and more sure-fire tinder.
The company that made the mors bush pot has been sold and the buyer can't make the pot... I don't know if that was a condition of sale or if they don't have the equipment, but all is not lost there are others making similar pots. But with a 3 pound coffee can you can make a very nice diy substitute
About the only problem I find with this kit is: Your lost in the woods and find a fresh water supply, then you empty the pot to use as a water container and all the survival equipment is all over the forest floor... A one gallon plastic freezer bag weights 12 grams and could be used to store all the survival equipment while the pot is boiling the water...
RIP MR.KOCHANSKI.......Brilliant man..I’ve made several of these kit over the yrs. Stash them around for grab at a minutes notice. Get out there an try it practice practice practice
I have always used a small brass bell to replace the whistle. I can hike all day uphill but I have never been able to use a whistle in a real emergency do to lack of breathing. Asmatha.bell is also great for deaf people whom can't blow. ( very common) if you cNt blow out a candle you can't use a whistle. Use a metal bell. The sound carries a very long way with less effort.
Awesome vid! I got to meet Mors and some of the Karamat crew a few times in the last couple years, great people. Just subscribed after watching this video
Great video clip, mate. The pot is what we call a "Billy Can" or "Billy" in Australia. At 2Kg this is less likely to be left behind I would add a few sachets of tea / coffee / sugar / salt with a few rolls of rock candy for the sugar. I got a pocket backpack from a tradeshow & I would add this plus a silicone cup.
I have a waist pack but the belt slips so once I fix that I was thinking about making a small everyday kit. Most of the essential survival items any of us would carry are so small they hardly take any room. With space blankets and polyethylene sheeting and the addition of a water bottle or canteen you can have a complete kit and nobody will be the wiser
My old advisor team sergeant had a small “Fanny” pack when we went on mission or did field training. It worked for holding the stuff he used constantly. I’m definitely not against those after seeing that! I’d say that sounds like a good Kit idea.
Question: What size wire do you keep in your sewing kit? Thank you ♡ diameter, and length please♡ My wire/bankline game is so weak right now! Haha♡ This lady loves your videos :) 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻♡♡♡
Aname Aname I have 24 gauge wire which is .5mm diameter. I cut it into 12-14” strips for snares and typically carry 10-12 strips. Hope that helps. Thanks!
You did good on this video, that kit is spot on Mors teaching minus his beloved Muletape.
Thank you sir, that means a lot coming from you!
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft I subbed ya Brother 😁
@@Reallybigmonkey1 I’ll work hard to keep that sub!
Hey Dave! Yes this brother is awesome
@Reallybigmonkey1 He's missing the puffy jacket, and I didn't see him wearing a scarf.
Only one knife? Most of these kits have a half dozen knives/ swords and a useless multi tool. This is a practical and useful setup. Thanks for this video.
I'll take the open carry sword longer than 6 inches.
Thanks for keeping Mors Kochanski's survival skills out there, so newcomers to bushcraft are able to benifit from them. I personally appreciated the simplicity of his methods.
Nice knife. Great kit. Great video. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
I never met Mors but I watched his vids several times and read his book. I thought the point of the 2kilo survival kit was not that it could contain all you wanted but possibly all you needed if you knew a lot. People voluntarily entering a wilderness should take a lot more than fits in the pot, e.g. food and water, extra clothing, etc.
Mors was at his best when pointing out all the crap you could buy that was either unnecessary or wouldn’t work.
Anyway, your vid was a good refresher on what Mors had to say.
I gotta say, Andrew, you seem to be the type of guy who has really gone both routes with an upbringing for survival skills; military training as well as civilian based research like UA-cam and books like 98.6 and Bushcraft by Morse (like most of the rest of us). I really dig the way you present in a no none sense, no bs, no gimmick format. And you’re not trying to sell products, just trying to present us all with a common location to find survival information and techniques that have been formed from multiple resources. A one stop shop so to speak. Again, I dig it. Thank you brother!
Thank you, much appreciated!
Good stuff! I changed my backpack to a feather weight one. So instead of carrying 12kg, 26lb I’ve managed to drop the weight to 10.5kg, 23lb. With this new info, time to revise.
Curious if a Knife is so important, why is there No Sharpening kit, a Dull Knife want get anything done
Im confused by anyone that gets out of bed without a knife and lighter at bare minimum lol
M Vincent In Florida Phase of Ranger School I had the worst instructor, known as a tough grader, he gave me a piece of advice I’ve held on to for years: “Always have a knife, a way to start fire, and a snack in your pocket.” I was one of a handful of rangers ever to get a go from that instructor!
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Ive lived by that everyday since I was about 5 y/o
M Vincent -- my third bare minimum item is a tube of lip balm. Can use as "tinder" as well as lubrication for body and gear.
Growing up my dad, who had been a working cowboy in his youth always pushed having basics on you at all times.
Over the years I developed my own listing.
Never Leave the house without:
A good knife
A good gun
A good flashlight
A means of starting fire
A source of cordage
and at least 1 bandana.
& TWO of each is even better.
@@kellymoulton3792 No wonder you yanks lose more people to school shootings than soldiers at war. I'm sure your gun fascination is compensating for something inadequate. 😂 🤣
You know how many deaths we have had in school shootings in Oz - ZERO EVER
I’d carry 4 or 5 tea lights rather than a big candle. Reason being is that you light the big candle, fall asleep for a few hours and then it’s gone, Tealight will burn out after 2 to 3 hours but then you have replacements. Kids birthday candles are great to light fires with. Carry half a dozen for very little weight. Also for the average guy or girl I’d take a Swiss Army knife with saw rather than a fixed blade knife. Average person ain’t going to be making feather sticks in a survival situation. Just pick up sticks, bark, dry grass.
I think a Swiss Army knife is a great addition to a kit, but not as a replacement to a fixed blade. The average joe may not use feather sticks, true. But the fact is, a fixed blade knife is safer, sturdier, and more intuitive to use. A beginner at even the most basic knife skills will quickly figure out a fixed blade. I’ve seen people close their finger in my Swiss Army knife when I’ve handed it to first timers. The result is a dropped knife and a bloody mess. Add that to a forest setting under the stress of “survival”, and now you have a small injury that can become infected, probably a lost knife, and a person that will be reluctant to try to continue using it. Just my opinion for what it’s worth.
Or Carry the big candle and few tea lights.
I also carry a large candle, a tea light and a small bday 🕯️
Ever thought about those trick candles that cant be blown out, be kinda nice on a wet or windy day. Also a small road side flare can burn even under water i understand might be handy in a absalutely gotta have do or die need a fire now situation. I admit my knowledge of how well they work in extreme cold situation is poor.. If anyone knows ,speak up pls.
JMHO- I don't make feather sticks
or baton as a practice either one.
There's oodles of ready to pick up
fallen tree branches and such everywhere I've ever been.
Never needed to carve any special cups or eating utensils either.
I carry the same ones I've had for
decades and re use them each time
Of course, if I were in a plane crash or something way out in the sticks,
I likely as not wouldn't have much gear on me. But I can definitely say that spoon carving and building a
log cabin would be way last on my
To Do list
i find it amazing how many so called through hikers don't carry a knife. bloody stupid.
Totally agree. Always had "discussions " with a fellow parent in my son's scouting troop. The guy was an ultralight acolyte and kept bragging about saving 3/4 of a pound by not carrying a knife or multi-tool. It wouldn't have been so annoying except for the mocking tone and the constant "you don't really need that". Constantly being asked to loan my knife to someone who mocked me for toting one got really old. Finally had an end to it when he broke a canoe paddle on a trip and I carved a temporary one with my "ridiculous" hatchet and belt knife. I told him I would burn it in the next fire if I heard one more word about my unnecessary knife.
How many through hikes have you done?
@@Kankudai never got the cance on one of the major trails. Longest outing was 18 days and average was was probably 3 or 4. Disabled now so I stick to overnights. None of which changes the fact that a decent knife is an essential for many parts of. outdoor life. Sure you can go without one successfully but that is luck not wisdom. And what I said still holds even on my short trips these days. I can't count the number of times someone has asked to borrow my knife or multitool even on a single night out. Often the difference between toughing out a miserable weekend and having a great time. I will also add that carrying a needle and thread for clothing and gear repair has been almost as usefu,l and just as often and, just as borrowed by people who mock it until they need it.
My dad gave me my first knife when I was 5, said if you ever get lost in the woods it could be what saves your life, 46 years later and it's a rare day that I don't have one on me.
They're liberal minded. More light backpacking minded instead of survival or bushcraft minded.
First aid and survival or wilderness survival is not focused on very much.
Good job. Informative . Lol, going thru your old vids and committing to help twirk the U-Yube alg . TY for the lessons and your service.
Impressive how you got such a long saw blade to fit in that small solo stove pot lol
@Nathan JD bulk and weight, the blade with two nails is whole "saw" in his original kit.
With those two nails a knife and the blade you are suposed to MAKE the rest of the bucksaw, not that hard and with practice, takes about 15 minutes.
@Nathan JD i can understand that, for me a 912mm bucksaw is preferable as i have to cut 300mm (12") wood, at times even more.
personally I always keep my striker for my matches in the water proof match container along with the extra. also nice puukko I have GB2 puukko from PFT
I take an old key card from a hotel and put some gorilla tape on that, electrical tape and some tape called Luekotape(which is great for blisters) and doesn't come off with it gets wet. It's used for artificial limb attachments.
I enjoy your format. Is like a hybrid of Cpl. Corner intro, mixed with Gray bearded green beret's presentation style and Dave Canterbury outro. Neat idea really.
Right on!
Mors was such a smart guy and an awsome character.
Damon Thomas Agreed!
Good video! You probably know this, but for people out there, that buck saw blade with those saw theeths is meant to be used in green/wet wood. A buck saw blade for dry wood has different theeths. This is me being picky, both would work, but for specific uses, specific tools. That being said, good to see Mors heritage being carried on! Great kit man!
Your layout was a little sloppy. Im gonna need you to work on your organizational skills Sir. J/K😁
Be careful when handling the coiled saw blade. Those puppies can spring apart at you pretty quickly. Thanks for your videos and tutorials
Great video! I view this as a starting point where each individual will tailor for their own environment. The one suggestion I would make is to include a light weight stuff sack to hold all the contents when you are using the pot. Doesn't weight much or take up a lot of space.
Recent subscriber to the channel. Going through some of your previous videos, outstanding information and instruction! One of the better outdoors/survival channels on UA-cam!
Thank you! And thanks for the sub, I'll work hard to keep it!
Outstanding 👍 Good old Mors, " The more you know the less you carry"
Excellent video. Nice setup in your rig.
The sturdy bush pot is possibly the most important piece of survival kit. "Naked and Afraid" participants have made the extreme mistake of showing up without one, and suffered acutely because of it. The Mors pot is pretty good, with pour spout, bale, handle, and lid. A flat lid you can cook on can be better. I also prefer stainless steel. The sturdiness and more even heating are usually worth carrying the greater weight. Thx again for this site, Andrew.. I am putting you in for LTC!.
Great video - I had never heard of Mors Kochanski before I came across your channel - it's never too late to learn new methodology in survival training.
There is videos of him as an old timer but the content he covers is solid and straight forward. Glad his school made them so he can live on in a way. Legacy.
Dude, your tearing it up! Your channel is becoming one of the best. Useful instruction and straight to the point. Feeling it!
Mors was the man !!
Had the honor to attend a class many years ago when he in his 50s
Excellent idea for stowing the saw blade, get one for dry wood too. SALUTE FROM A VET
Carry 2 mirrors, that way you can signal 360 degrees. Catch the light in one hand and reflect it to the other hand. Now you can signal ahead of you with the sun at your back, no more 180 degrees. The mirror in your compass can serve as a second mirror. With a magnifying mirror ( a concaved mirror} you can create fire based on the parabolic method. You can find concaved mirrors at most dollar stores and some ladies makeup compacts mirrors have a standard mirror and a concaved mirror. Both can be used for signaling, use the concaved mirror to reflect to the signaling mirror. The concaved mirror is good for medical use when looking at your face or other hard spots to see as it enlarges the image. A mirror can also be used as a flashlight for looking into dark spaces. It's great for finding rattlesnakes for lunch or looking into the mouth of a cave. Or you can have a buddy look into the mirror so he can see how fugly he really is. SALUTE FROM A VET
Love it, great job.
Excellent Kit, first of all its contents are easily found in any hardware store, except for a the solo pot, but hey use your mom's favorite soup pot! ...............................................................so in case of emergency or needed replacement. Secondly, Very well explained and Very dependable kit for multiple situations. Thumbs up on having the best UA-cam video for a realistic survival kit, that I feel even a child will recognize the content and be able to use. Thirdly, We need to use our kit, and be comfortable with the content and learn how to use each item for more than what is only used for, IE/ duct tape is one survival tool with multifunctional uses, Repair, Band -aid, Cordage, fire, Multifunctional and making something out of nothing, or just what you have in front of you. Thank you so much for your time and service in putting this out there.
Thank you!
Nice kit, I also had training, but learned that green means lost, bright colors mean annoyed , Stealth is for hiding.
Mr Kohamnski certainly handed down long standing gospel on self reliance
Great kit. Alan Rice
Great video my friend, thank you for sharing. All the best to you and your loved ones. Stay Healthy. 🤗
mors also said a prybar that can process wood really well ie esee 5 ,bk2 ect
Thanks for this video. An excellent kit.
That's awesome 👍. Very glad that you included him in your research and kit creations. Thank you.
Hi ☺, nice video and kit, there was only one Mors, he is sorely missed, may I suggest you change out the raker toothed bow saw blade which is mainly aimed at green wood cutting, and replace it whith a Peg toothed one , this is a dry wood blade better for cutting firewood, and it will cut green as well, just my two cents, keep up the good work mate, thank you for your service, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.
I'd love to buy more of this stuff through your links if you ever create an amazon page of your recommendations. Sometimes I can not understand exactly what you are saying, but I"d love to search for the specific item. Great video, thanks!
Rolling up the saw blade, now that's awesome! I was always wondering how I could get a larger cutting tool into a kit of this size. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge, and making these vids.
BTW, I thought I was subscribed but I wasn't! Now I am though. You've been on a roll lately, keep up the great content. Honestly you should have a 100k subscribers!
I appreciate it! I’ll work hard to keep that sub!
I would put small swiss army knife in kit
Your Ferro rod handle could be duct tape instead of what you have included. I love that neck knife and will have to look for one. I might include a magnifying lens.
I've purchased three LT Wright knives at this point, best bushcraft investment I've ever made... well second best next to the training, knowledge and the skillset I posses.
Another great video. 😀. Your Cody Lundin video inspired me to look for info on the Mors survival kit earlier this week, so this was perfect! I hope you do a similar video on the Les Stroud kit! Btw, I searched online a couldn’t find any info on the knife at LT or Karamat’s website...any idea if it’s still in production?
Thanks for the comment! Check out Ben’s Backwoods for the Karamat Knife, I think they might have some.
Ranger Survival and Field Craft thanks, but all sold out. I’ll keep checking back!
I liked your Cody Lundin kit video and this is a different approach, showing other options. My brother went through SERE school, a good time was NOT had by all but he made it through. That was 35 years ago, and since then he has never left the house without a Swiss Army Hunter, a hank of paracord, a lighter, and a magnesium block/ferro rod in his pockets. With those things and the seasonal clothes on his back, I think he could survive anywhere but maybe the high desert. We don't get together often, but when we do, we get a kick out of driving around suburbia and pointing out "found object" survival gear, free for the gathering.
That might be a fun video, not so much a complete survival bag, but plastic bottles, plastic bags, short bits of pvc piping, plastic chairs out for trash pickup, sticks and whatnot for tinder, etc. -- just a thought.
great vid bro, 100% on point with Mors teachings and love how efficiently you covered the entire kit!
That was great! I’ve been watching survival kit videos for two days. And then, I watched this one. Thank you! And thank you Mors Kochanski!!
Ps, I’ve been looking for the name of exactly that pot for weeks! And yes, it’s on Amazon and in my cart!!
The more knowledge you have the less you need to carry
Turn that knowledge into a skill...
Practice it while you're not stressed out..
Great video!
Those contents looks a little bit like the stuff in my coffee pot every time I pull it out of the pack. Minus the coffee.
Love seeing a Mors kit.
A few small things to consider:
A piece of two of fatwood is one of the most stable and reliable tinders I have found.
Adding a couple of stainless bolts and wingnuts will GREATLY reduce the effort to build a functional bucksaw frame in the field. Having tried the "wooden peg" method, now I keep bolts & wingnuts in my kit with the saw blade. Mors includes bolts in the "repair" kit portion of his 2kg kit. I also keep a "dedicated" loop of cord for making a buck saw -- I am so certain I will need to make one.
Adding some basic OTC meds to the first aid portion would be advisable. Things like triple antibiotic greatly improves the results of the H-bandaids for "minor" hand cuts. Other meds that I include are an anti histamine (or an epipen, if needed), anti diarrheal, NSIADs, and any Rx that you may need. I tend to keep these on my person, and not in the pot -- but still, this is part of my "survival kit." I keep a maximum dose for 4 days per person in my "survival kit" -- I keep the "expected" dose for the "expected" trip length in the general kit.
I also add a small tyvek stuff sack -- to hold all the contents (except the saw blade -- that you just have to keep track of on your own) while the pot is in use. This can also be a browse bag, as needed.
Great advice. Where did you get a Tyvek stuff sack, it sounds awesome?
@@BingWatcher I sew them myself from tyvek envelopes. You only need to add the top hem, and the bottom structure. 9x12 is a good size for a hammock stuff bag, or a daily meal sack.
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Thank you for the feedback! Now, if I can just learn to sow, I could save so much money 💰and get customized gear.
I recall Mors using the bolts and wingnuts as well. Also sometimes wire or both.
Great kit, do you use key rings to facilitate making a bow saw with the saw blade ?
Great informative video! Thanks for sharing!
Realy great idea and writing that down is a bit much but thank God it's a short list
Great breakdown of a great kit Andrew. That knife looks pretty sweet. How about a review on it?
Nate
I love your videos, they're full of information yet succinct. I don't have to play them at double speed!
Any thoughts about manufacturing and selling these kits?
The information is concisely presented and thoroughly informative. I’m not a fan of most You Tube videos with the exception of this individual.
Just ordered this pot. Well, hopefully it's the same. (Solo Stove 1800)
I already have 99% of the rest of the stuff, excited to get this kit together.
Let us know if it suits your needs and looks the same when you get the pot
@@RevelationSeeker I sure will. It's backordered at the moment, but should be shipped soon.
I like the pouch for your sewing kit. Where can I get one?
Look up military sewing kits I believe this one is from “Raine”
Wet Fire doesn’t work so well in windy snowy situations. That is why multiple tinder sources and multiple fire starters are so important. I also bet that is one awesome knife. I am a bit jealous of it. Thanks.
Yes. Great stuff. I'm packing right now for my outing next week end...
The various Survival kits that you put together is absolutely amazing, But Sooooooo important due to the fact of the differing climates and terrains we have in the United States alone.
I Live in Virginia go South for 2 hours and your in the Great Dismal Swamp, Go North 2 Hours and you are in one the Largest Seat of Power in the world Washington DC, Go 2 hours East and your in the Atlantic Ocean and go 2 hours West and your between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains.
Surrounded by North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland ( Which I will Avoid at all cost ) All the States present the same Challenges and Benefits which is a big plus for Me as 1 kit will suffice for them all no matter what time of year it is.
But I do enjoy your videos and training tips soooooo much. Thank You and God Bless You and Your Family.
Thanks for the concise run down on this succinct kit Andrew!
in The Two Kilo gram survival kit field manual
At location 43 0f 234 of the E book edition he says .
1. “Container: The container which doubles as a cooking pot is a three liter cooking-oil can, but as cooking oils are now mostly packaged in plastic containers, except olive oil one may have to use a 4 liter lantern or camp stove fuel container that has been thoroughly washed with a strong detergent. The top of the can is removed with a can opener. The handle is made of snare wire that has been doubled over until it about 8 strands thick. Punch holes, but do not put the handle on until it is needed.”…
4 liters = 17 cups & 3 liters = 12 cups
Great video. I'm curious why people don't utilize braided fishing line in their kits. Mono line forms "memory loops" after being coiled up for storage. PIA! Braided line doesn't seem to have that problem. Idea's?
I like this because I am always trying to build kits like this to be compact but complete with 10 Cs.
I've been looking a bigger pot but haven't found one yet. But I find metal handles tin. So I've been using it so far. And have a 24oz.cook pot that fits together with my wood gasifirer stove. It's a grease strainer but the strainer works for coffee and tea. And steaming veggies. Bought it at the dollar General store for $7.70
Great video. I need to pick up one of those sewing kits. It looks like your bow saw blade is for wet wood, I would probably change it for a dry wood blade (all triangle teeth) for fire wood. I actually carry Silky gomboy 240 with me any time I'm in the field though. It's so convenient to flip it open and you have a 8 inch razor sharp saw for the cost of a half a pound extra weight (and 36 bucks)
Is this the same size as Mors or smaller? I watched Mors and he fits in a jacket in his can so not sure if this can is smaller? Do you know?
Golden Healer There are two videos Mors has with pot kits. My Kit is smaller than the one you’re referencing. The volume Mors called for was 7 cups in this kit. I took this literally as 56oz of volume. However, I do believe his 2 kilo kit pot is a smaller pot compared to mine. The pot he uses with the jacket appears to be equivalent to 56oz maybe more. I hope this helped. Thanks for the question!
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft fyi the pot would vary, he had a 7 cup coffee pot that he used for years and years but in his small pamphlet that talks about 2kg survival kit field manual he recommends a rectangular 3L cooking oil can or a extremely cleaned out coleman type fuel can with the top cut off. They aim was to provide the essential kit for 2-3 days of survival training...all the components for super shelter, snowshoes, rucksack... ect
You need to add some brass wire. I recall Mors using it to help with the saw blade attachment to the frames he would make in the bush.
I substituted the brass wire for the small snare wire in my sewing kit. I think I mentioned it, but prb went a little fast.
Haven't watched this, yet, but I misread this title as, "bush PILOT survival kit" (thumbnail) ;) .
you do some really good videos. Really like your work. This one especially is outstanding among a bunch of outstanding videos. thanks! Goes without saying that I subscribed a while ago. best.
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That 55 gallon bag can save your life in the cold. You put it on like poncho and crouch with a tea candle or two underneath and you can stay a little bit warm with the heat that gets trapped inside the bag.
RIP Mors
Nice kit! And your fishing/sewing kit is SO compact! Awesome!
Mors field manual for the 2 kg kit is still available for sale I think. I got it, it is very small and compact but filled with essential instructions.
Only thing that is missing is a flashlight, but that is something that you should keep in your pocket at all time
I like the kit, I would probably expand on the first aid a bit but I understand you are building a kit to list.
I would also add a roll of #36 bank line in, a bic lighter, Fresnel lens and more sure-fire tinder.
The company that made the mors bush pot has been sold and the buyer can't make the pot... I don't know if that was a condition of sale or if they don't have the equipment, but all is not lost there are others making similar pots. But with a 3 pound coffee can you can make a very nice diy substitute
Kudos... Good video. You should do I video on how to construct that make shift saw. Without getting cut...
I am encouraged by your proper usage of the word 'comprise'! Great video...
About the only problem I find with this kit is: Your lost in the woods and find a fresh water supply, then you empty the pot to use as a water container and all the survival equipment is all over the forest floor... A one gallon plastic freezer bag weights 12 grams and could be used to store all the survival equipment while the pot is boiling the water...
Use the trash bag
love your channel!
Thanks for sharing you skill, knowkedge, and your heart to all of us !
AWESOME! Keep the vids up . Great info for the one's that are still new @ this . S/F .
RIP MR.KOCHANSKI.......Brilliant man..I’ve made several of these kit over the yrs. Stash them around for grab at a minutes notice. Get out there an try it practice practice practice
I have always used a small brass bell to replace the whistle. I can hike all day uphill but I have never been able to use a whistle in a real emergency do to lack of breathing. Asmatha.bell is also great for deaf people whom can't blow. ( very common) if you cNt blow out a candle you can't use a whistle. Use a metal bell. The sound carries a very long way with less effort.
Good idea!
Nice kit lots of experience behind the contents of that. I will be referring to this video to make mine thanks.
Like always great job. Really helpful to know. Keep up the great work bro
Awesome vid! I got to meet Mors and some of the Karamat crew a few times in the last couple years, great people. Just subscribed after watching this video
COWBOYJDUB Awesome! Thank you, I’ll work hard to keep that sub!
Thanks for this Andrew. I had not heard of Mors until this video. Thanks for featuring his kit. Great info and video. Keep it up. Respect.
Great video clip, mate. The pot is what we call a "Billy Can" or "Billy" in Australia. At 2Kg this is less likely to be left behind I would add a few sachets of tea / coffee / sugar / salt with a few rolls of rock candy for the sugar. I got a pocket backpack from a tradeshow & I would add this plus a silicone cup.
In Danish Mors means Mother's.
So Morher's Kit sounds so right!
How much 550 cord should you bring (minimum amount for a survival kit)?
I prefer no less than 25 feet.
Ranger Survival and Field Craft Thank you for the clarification. 💗😊
I have a waist pack but the belt slips so once I fix that I was thinking about making a small everyday kit. Most of the essential survival items any of us would carry are so small they hardly take any room. With space blankets and polyethylene sheeting and the addition of a water bottle or canteen you can have a complete kit and nobody will be the wiser
My old advisor team sergeant had a small “Fanny” pack when we went on mission or did field training. It worked for holding the stuff he used constantly. I’m definitely not against those after seeing that! I’d say that sounds like a good Kit idea.
Question:
What size wire do you keep in your sewing kit? Thank you ♡ diameter, and length please♡
My wire/bankline game is so weak right now! Haha♡
This lady loves your videos :)
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Aname Aname I have 24 gauge wire which is .5mm diameter. I cut it into 12-14” strips for snares and typically carry 10-12 strips. Hope that helps. Thanks!
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft awesome!! Thank you SO MUCH!♡♡♡
The obvious forerunner to the coffee-can kit.....
What kind of pouch is that sewing kit? Where did you get it?