Helikon-Tex Essential Kit Bag Minimal Survival Pack
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- The Helikon-Tex Essential Kit Bag is a very durable water bottle carrier bag with some additional pockets for storage and organization. In this video I attempt to fit as many survival essentials as possible in this minimalist bag. The following items are included in this video:
42 Gallon Contractor Bag
8 Hour Tea Light Candles (2)
Acxico Outdoor Camping Expedition Signal Glass Mirror
Aquatabs 49mg Water Purification Tablets (100 Pack)
Atwood Rope Micro Cord 1.18 mm (2x 30')
Basic Boo Boo Kit in a Ziploc Bag
Black Diamond Spot 400 Lumen Headlamp
Colter Co. Stayin' Alive Bandana
FERROFIRE Mini Small Ferro Rods 5/32 Inch Thick x 3 Inch Long
BIC Lighters (2)
Emergency Thermal Blanket
Fox 40 Classic w/Breakaway Lanyard
Gorilla Tape (2')
Helikon-Tex Essential Kit Bag
Prepared4X Poncho
SGT KNOTS Tarred Twine Bank Line (2 x 30')
SUUNTO Clipper Compass
Tortoise FireAnt 3 Pack - Fire Starter and Tinder System
Tortoise Firefly Regular 3 Pack - Fire Starter Accessory
Tortoise Helix Tinder for FireAnt and Firefly Fire Starters
Victorinox Rangergrip 57 Hunter
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I have a full 10c survival kit in mine and have attached a fixed blade knife on the strap in front or slid it in the pass through slot in the back awesome bag
I always carry a fixed blade knife on my belt when I go out in the woods, but haven't included them in my last few survival pack videos since I don't actually put them in the kit, but I'll make a point to include that in the future as it is an important aspect of preparedness. Thanks for watching and commenting! I agree, it's an awesome bag!
Looks like a nice size pack for a minimal carry. I always over pack and fill any bag so the key is to go with a smaller bag.
I like that approach! I think there's a time and place for different levels of survival kits, but I definitely enjoy trying to fit as much essential gear as possible in a small package. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Really nice small portable kit and video.
Just a few suggestions:
* So you don’t lose your Suunto compass - you can make a small gauge pocket or neck lanyard with the micro-cord (or add it to a clip-ring).
Another option to consider is combing it with the emergency Fox 40 whistle so that they are together. (You would be less likely to lose the compass in the dark or outdoors in foliage if it is with your orange whistle.)
* Regarding the Tortoise Gear Helix Tinder... once it is on the corkscrew you can slide on an appropriate gauge piece of shrink tubing to cover the Helix Tinder, heat it gently & evenly for it to "shrink wrap" the tinder, thereby protecting it from abrasive wear, damage, etc. Simply remove the tubing from the tinder when needed.
(Many people like this technique esp. if pocket carrying their SAK.)
* Don't forget that your alcohol swabs from your mini-FAK can be used as an emergency firestarter (if needed).
Happy Exploring! 🇺🇸 🏕
Thanks for that feedback, Paula!
*Good point about the Suunto Compass. Now that you got me thinking about it, I think I will attach a loop of orange cord to the compass itself. I just got some 3/32 Atwood cord in blaze orange yesterday that should be perfect.
*I think you may have told me about the heat shrink tubing before as that rings a bell. I'll give that a try.
*Great point about the alcohol wipes! That's something I hadn't considered. I will definitely test that out.
Thanks again for your great suggestions as always! Happy Trails!
Solid kit.
Im sure youve heard of Felix Immler on youtube, he has some videos with tips and tricks for those fire ant accessories. For what its worth I wasnt impressed with the small rods that replace the toothpick, I have lost two from classic sd's on keychains and they weren't thrown around carelessly either. Also be careful with those other two smaller ferro rods you have, to much downward striking pressure can cause them to snap...ask me how I know 🤣. I would recommend drawing the rod across the spine of the saw with the teeth down on or right in front of your tinder, in my opinion that is one of the best ways to strike a ferro rod. Not only does it concentrate your sparks it also gives them more burn time as well, this method is much safer too since the saw doesnt lock, the saw cant close on your finger with the teeth down on your tinder lol. Ive spoke about this technique in some of my videos and shown the difference too, just something to think about and thats a great kit youve got! 👍
Thanks for the feedback and the tips! I actually just recently learned of Felix Immler, but I will make a point to watch more of his stuff since I've really gotten into the SAKs lately. I'll also take your advice on ferro rod usage. To be honest I've always held the ferro rod steady and moved the striker, but your point about concentrating the spark makes a lot of sense. I also like your tip about putting the saw teeth down. I've seen others recommend putting a stick in front of the handle and saw blade and holding them together so you can use the saw as a striker, but your technique sounds better. I subbed to your channel too by the way and I will look for the videos you mentioned. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@BackcountryGearShed sounds great 👍 and thank you! Just some things I've figured out playing around with this stuff lol, not to mention the entire community benefits when we share our knowledge along the way.
Nice👌👌👌
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Surprised you didn't utilize the pass through to hold a folding saw or hatchet. That's a nice bag, too bad they don't made it in Flecktarn.
I will undoubtedly put a saw or hatchet in that passthrough at some point, but in this case I was going for an extreme minimal approach. For that my thought was just to get by with the saw on the SAK Rangergrip 57 to keep weight and size down. I agree, it's a great bag! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Gonna get me one of these
Good choice! I don't think you will be disappointed with this bag. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Get 2. One for a G.I. canteen, cup, and stove. Store hot bevs and fire kit in that one. The other holds G.I. canteen, water filter / tabs, and cold bevs. Cram more lighters, batteries, compass, etc everywhere. The D rings will work with just about any yoke system on the market.
Read the reviews on the clipper compass. They tend to fall apart. Did on me with normal use. Suunto compasses are very good just not this Clipper compass. Mine came apart in three pieces, the capsule, the bezel and the base.
Thanks for the heads up! I wasn't confident that it would hold securely with the clip intact, but a clip that falls apart is much worse. That's disappointing since Suunto is my favorite brand of compass, but I guess even Suunto compasses aren't always perfect. I'll look around for a better clip on button compass. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I want to say somethings..
Thank you for the fox 40...
I like your kit.
When I build a survival kit, I always ask that question.. --- what if...? ---
What if my knife gets dull ? , What if I need to sew my clothes ? What if a tick bites me? .... etc.
So, I dont know where you live, your climate etc but I reccomend to add some more things which I think usefull.
A knife sharpener ( again! at least solingen nail file) file or carbid sharpener isn't as effective as sharpening stone but in the field in an emergency stuation it saves the day... Mine is smith's pocket pal.
Tick remover, Elastic shock cordage as a tourniquet, Tweezers ( Do not trust tweezers of victorinox.).
Safety pins, Sewing needle, Seving thread rolled on a sewing machine bobbin.
Fishing hooks, Sinkers, Snare wire, Fishing line (Dacron line rolled on a sewing machine bobbin - this bobbin accepts 35 meters / 115 feet-).
I would keep carry Victorinox ranger grip 57 in my kit, longer and bigger saw and blades are more usefull.
I would carry these victorinox fire things in a tiny small ziplock bag...
If that headlamp had a built-in rechargeable battery, I would replace it. If not used for a long time, the battery may have reached the end of its life. Or you have to wait to charge the battery. That's why I rely more on headlamps powered by external batteries. Mine is petzl e lite.
No need but I would like to add a nesting cup to quick boiling.
Thank you for the tip on the Fox 40! I also took your advice and got some Solingen nail files, but I forgot to include them in the video. I just added one to the pack in one of the pen pockets. That Pocket Pal looks really good too though! I'm going to give that a try. You made a lot of good points there, and I will definitely be incorporating some of the items you mentioned. Thanks for all the great suggestions! I appreciate it.
Decent little pack and load out. I have a British army surplus bag similar to that, I think it might be a gas mask or GP bag, but it’s very nice.
Just a couple things, for what it’s worth, lol.
I’ve never used the micro cord, but I question how difficult it would be to use when your hands are wet and cold?
Maybe add a small battery bank and charging cord for your cellphone.
Again, well done. I find it interesting watching people’s bags evolve over time from what they think they need to what they actually need.
I honestly don't know about the microcord since I have no experience with it. Hopefully it doesn't prove to be too difficult. Knot tying is something I feel pretty confident about, but this cord might be more difficult than anticipated. I also just got some Atwood 3/32 cord in blaze orange today which is twice as big in diameter as the micro cord in this video. I'm looking forward to trying them both out.
I like the battery bank idea. I might be able to fit one in the pocket behind the water bottle with the contractor bag. I'll look for one that would be a good fit.
Thanks as always for watching and for your valued feedback! I appreciate it.
@@BackcountryGearShed I would say try tying the cord out in the cold and see what you think and let us know. The thicker cord may indeed work better. Honestly, I just use paracord, lol. I know it’s bulkier though.
Have you thought of trying dental floss? I know it sounds crazy, but it’s pretty tough, depending on what you need it for. I’ve seen a few people mention it, but again, I have not used it.
Definitely look into battery banks, they can be a life saver. They make ones know the size of roughly a credit card 😉. I ALWAYS carry one whenever I leave the house in my fanny pack.
You’re very welcome and keep up the good work! I look forward to your video’s.
Hi, just a thought, how about using the empty space inside the bottle for storage space?
Great idea!
A small water purification system (like an appropriate sized Sawyer filter or water purification tablets) could be stored in the stainless steel bottle until reaady to process safe drinking water.
Even an energy bar or small food/drink items (i.e., candy, tea bags, instant coffee packet, etc.) can be added. The single-walled stainless steel bottle can be put over the flame to heat water for hot drinks.
There are many options (based upon one's preference and needs) as to what can be added.
Happy Trails! 🇺🇸 🏕
I have considered that, but for myself I think that would be a better approach with something like the Helikon-Tex Foxtrot MK2 Belt Rig since it has two water bottle holders. That way I could still have one full of water. The way I envision using this pack, it will be the primary way I carry water into the woods, so I think I will always want to go out with a full bottle, and once I filled it with water I would have to put the stuff in the pocket and wouldn't have anywhere to put the bottle. Thanks for watching and commenting!
*why are we whispering*?
I'm not, but it seems my voice just isn't picked up very well by mics I guess. I've tried a couple different mics and I actually adjust the gain before I upload too. I think it's because my voice is pretty deep. Every mic I've tried is much more sensitive to higher pitched sounds than they are to my voice. I do make a point to edit the automatic subtitles on my videos these days so if you're having trouble hearing me you could try turning the captions on. Thanks for watching and commenting!