hard out, reading some of these comments is wild, so much negativity and nit picking. Just relax it's a really good break down of a solid kit that suits him, end of story. Thanks for the video mate.
Thanks for putting the video together. I love Dave's 10 C's and seeing how people uniquely interpret them for their needs. The back blade of the Silky SAW has a spine which works well with a ferro rod.
So I've spent years working on a lightweight but practical Emergency day kit myself. I'm forgetting things but it's some of the most useful stuff I have. Upgrade to esbit tablets is (Expedition Solid Fuel XL tabs, they last 100 years expiration and burn longer). Love the video. Shelter> T6ZERO emergency tarp Saw> Outdoor Edge Flip N Zip Lighter> PPFISH Brass lighter edc Ferro Rod> Bayite 3.14 inch mini 3 pack Emergency Bivy/sleeping bag> S.O.L Breathable escape refletic model Knife> Morakniv Kansbol (can scrap ferro rod) Self Defense> Sabre Aim and Fire pepper gel compact gun Water Filter> Katadyn BeFree 1.0 liter Rain Jacket> Outdoor Research Helium Fire Tinder> Pyro Putty Extra Fire Source> Adventure Fresnel Lens( Sun required) Paracord> Atwood MFG Micro Cord All purpose tape> BSN Leukotape (even good as fire tinder) Medical Kit> Make one yourself and don't buy a pre-made one.
Looks good, thanks! I'll check those out. I use Leucotape in my first aid kit and elsewhere, it's terrific stuff. Even used it to strap a shoe back together when the sole came off.
I agree with your comment about making your own medical kit. I have a soft zip-up lunch box with a whole lot of stuff in it that's comfortable for _me_ .
It almost seems like you watched my video from 3 years ago where I challenged the 5 C's (and 10 C's) of DC talking about Communication and Care. In all my courses having a loud whistle carried around your neck 24/7 is mandatory. I got tired of searching for people lost in the woods just carrying some tp whilst their whistle was in or on their bag at basecamp. A lot of people are very shy and don't want anybody to know, see, hear or smell they are taking a dump in the woods so they wander of far. Before you wander off check your (button)compass in what direction you're going and have your whistle with you. In the Care section even some candy with sugar can prevent low blood sugar and/or give a short energy boost. Some pain killers indeed to keep a clear mind. These are way more important then a canvas needle, cotton bandana and even cordage. I do applaud Dave Canterbury for using his platform making people aware that even on a day hike things can go wrong and you find yourself in a survival situation. In fact day hikers are the people that need Search & Rescue the most because they often come unprepared.
Thanks, great suggestions! Yes I might have watched your video? I would like to do a follow up video to this, after all the comments/feedback, but haven't had the time/headspace yet.
Thanks. Many of these items could certainly go in a pouch (or water bottle pouch). Personally, I have a smaller wearable kit or items with me at all times instead. For example, the belt I'm wearing is a Wazoo Cache belt (with various small items in it such as cordage, fire steel and striker, water purification tablets, tinder, etc) and I have a small knife, more cordage and other items attached to key rings or in my wallet. For hiking (when I don't usually have a belt or pockets), I have either had a small kit that fits inside the crown of my hat or a pouch around my neck. Reason for the small kit is obviously if I loose my pack I should still have the stuff I'm wearing. Maybe not as good as what's in the pack but better than nothing.
You mentioned a compass with a mirror for signaling and a mirror for signaling. Nothing wrong with having 2 mirrors. Actually, it is a good choice. You have a backup but most importantly it gives you the ability to signal about 360 degrees. With the sun at your back, you 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. The mirrors can also be used for directing light into dark places like cave entrances, rock formations, a hollow tree. I always bring some things for emergency signaling, examples ; orange smoke signal, several small 6 inch road flares, whistle or pocket horn, air flare , flare pistol, hunters orange safety vest, stick on reflective strips (like on a truck trailer). Your blanket with "HELP" is a very wise choice. As you mentioned the gear you carry is a choice for the environment you're in. One thing you should add is IMODIUM A-D, anti-diarrheal medication, for every trip , even if it's a day hike. Keep it with your water kit and don't lose it. I could go on for hours and days about this survival subject. You never know what can happen and if something can go wrong, it will. I spend a lot of time in the on the water, swamps, marshes, and low woodlands, so my gear is different but has all the same basics as you. I would add an extra container for water. Enjoyed the video. Again, that's a good basic survival kit. HAND SALUTE FROM A VET
Thanks for the comments, some great suggestions there! Generally I only have one mirror, either on a compass or the glass mirror I mentioned, but good point. Yes I generally have Imodium too (or similar), but in my first aid kit. When I'm hiking I usually have at least three water containers, one of them will be metal (either the stainless one shown or my current cook pot which is a titanium Vargo BOT (sealable for carrying water)) and the others that are plastic.
Yes - nobody ever thinks of Imodium. And what is also good is ORT - Oral Rehydration Therapy. The one in my First Aid kit is Rehidrat. I only have one; I must get more. If you can't get Imodium and the shop sells powdered nutmeg, get it, take a heaped teaspoon after each loose stool. Another thing is oral hygiene - people overlook this and poor mouth hygiene can lead to all manner of long term health problems. I saw a great idea on fb - squeeze dollops of toothpaste onto baking paper and cover with baking soda. Leave them until dry (they get much smaller!) and drop them into a tiny container. The bicarbonate of soda also adds to the efficacy of the toothpaste. (The toothpaste squeezes out much easier if you put it in the fridge overnight.) Lastly, a tube of Mylocort or equivalent. And a tiny tube of anti bug that you rub on like a little deodorant. These are small things that make a big difference. Ladies - feminine hygiene products, some babywipes and a spare pair of panties.
Good advice I once heard is to bring ground insulation for your lost/injured/stranded day pack survival kit. Personally I always take an extra full sleep pad for this in addition yo a sit pad. If sick or hurt you may not want to, or be able to, perch on a tiny pad. Also the survival ridk may not be your own but rather another person that you are assisting.. I consider the extra 17 oz. for the pad to be worth it. I still carry a couple of drum liners too. Two is one!
Good video keep on going. Have a look at a clipper lighter about buck more than a bic lighter, your able to remove the flint & wheel assembly & change flint & refillable gas & easy to dry out when wet. Cheers ☕️☕️ Brownie from Australia 🇦🇺
I carry a Clipper for the reasons you mention, and as a smoker I use it every day. However if you're not a smoker and only keep the lighter for emergency firemaking, I would say the Bic is a better choice. Not only is the flint about 4 times as big as the small ones in a Clipper (I disassembled an empty one) but also they are filled in a factory under pressure and sealed, which means that they hold a lot more gas than a Clipper. I had a Bic which I used every day for 5 months! Whereas I need to refill my Clipper every month on average.
Nice video! I would choose a multi-tool with a saw and awl on it. The Leatherman Supertool 300 OR Wave or Rebar would probably be my choice. I would get a Mora Garberg with a 90 degree spine, instead, of your choice... cheaper and bombproof. I would carry a couple of BICs. I like the waterproof lighter case you have. A piece of fat wood would be a useful addition. Gorilla Tape is also good for starting a fire and has a multitude of other uses. I like your cover system! What about a whistle and something orange for signaling? For ultralite you may want to consider a titanium set, although it is a lot more expensive and I actually prefer stainless. You may want to toss in a titanium spork, a notebook and a sharpie and pencil. And lastly, some wipes.
Thanks! Yes you raise good points there. Having owned the Wave and also an older lLeatherman, the latter has proved much tougher and more reliable. The Rebar has a similar design to my older Leatherman so I'd be interested to try it. One thing to say about the saw though is that having used both the Wave and Pocket Boy, the extra length of the Pocket Boy does make it a more effective tool. Obviously at the expense of more weight. Yes I've heard good things about the Mora too, and some of the Esee knives. I already own too many knives though so just used what I had ;-) My Ultralight kit is a lot different, mainly because I have other resources for overnight hikes which I don't have for day hikes. I always carry a whistle of some sort.
Mors Kochanski has a survival scarf, which was a handmade rip-stop nylon bag, that could be used for filling with leaf litter for insulation and worn around the neck during the day.I think just a sleeping bag liner would work just as well, and also against insects.
If you are wanting the spine to strike your ferro rod you don’t need a 90 degree spine on your BoB knife, it has the Shango notch on the pommel designed to strike a ferro rod, however it’s not the best for scrapings for tinder.
Thanks for the tip! Yes, I've tried it a few times but find a bit awkward. I probably need more practice? I carry a striker with me with all my fero rods so I haven't needed to use my knife for striking.
Maybe some flares for signaling/fire starting or a flare gun. A Sam splint since a sprained ankle or broken bone is likely the reason for being out longer than expected.
Thanks! Lofty Wiseman used to list flares in one of his kits I think. A good method of attracting attention (e.g. standard safety item on boats), where things might come unstuck though is for air travel. Most items are OK in checked baggage (if not carry on), but flares are definitely on the banned list, where I am anyway.
That's Bushcraft gear, not Day Hiking Gear. My 50 plus years of day hiking did not include a full tang knife, multi tool or saw. Since I've transitioned to Bushcraft/Mountaineering these past five or so years I now carry a Mora Knife mounted horizontally on my belt and a DIY two saw blades ensconced in a heat reshaped & resized piece of plastic vacuum hose with bolt & wing nut locking with Wilson tennis wrap and a pair of glued webbing straps for horizontal mounting on my belt. One saw blade is used externally. I did that to reduce the eight ounce of handle weight. I have my Dad's micro milt-tool with flashlight. My primary survival device is a 2 inch x 3 inch DIY device with a retractable whistle, a container with water purification tablets with compass mounted on the lid. A removable 650 lumen flashlight, another container with tinder, a ferrocerium rod epoxied on a side of the substrate and a diamond knife/hook sharpener epoxied on another side of the substrate. The substrate is a survival mirror. I have a freznel lens, Victorinox device and a Boker folding knife secured with rubber bands on the face of the mirror. I have a removable lanyard for wearing the device around my neck or secured to a hand. I also have about 70 feet of 200 test strength Kevlar cordage on the side with the whistle, etc. The cordage is for supporting my DIY Dyneema 4.05 ounce floor less tent from above - tent sits in the palm of my hand, now a staple of my survival gear. I reserve my DIY alcohol aluminum lid stove along with my DIY perforated titanium three piece wood stove for overnight stays. My DIY heat reflective, breathable, wind & water resistant/proofed sleeping bag for 50 degree F temps and my DIY heat reflective, breathable, wind & water resistant/proofed Anorak and Over-Pants are also a staple of my survival gear for sleeping, cold and wet weather, combined weight of 6.5 ounces, providing excellent freedom of motion & warmth.
A solid system! I use a poncho tarp and Blizzard bag too. For "something to sleep on", I used to use bin bags and the pad from my backpack as a sitpad, but have found the Gramcounter Gear Featherweight Evazote mat (which weights 75g, 5mm thick is 2m X 1m ish and folds down to about the size of a paperback) to be great for this part of the Cover element. Gossamer Gear do a pad like it too.
Wow. Love the blizzard bag concept…but not $60 worth of love. Not for something semi-disposable that’s going to look like any other small sleeping bag once that air seal is broken
Thanks. Yes good point, unfortunately the video was getting quite long already. I might come back to some of that in future. I'd love to get the Blizzard out of its pack and try out, but cost and difficulty repacking put me off so-far (plus time factor putting it to a real test). Here is a review that shows it in use... th-cam.com/video/-MJsMc5mmzc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! I find that feature a bit awkward to use, but probably need more practice. I always carry the striker with fero rod so haven't needed to use it so far.
Fair point and good tip. That must explain all those cyclists who ride around with cable ties sticking out of their helmets! 🤣 Actually unless you're in Australia that probably doesn't make sense (we have birds that dive bomb people, especially cyclists).
I didn't know about that, thanks! That's a great idea. I organised two or three Nautilus transmitters for diving work a year or two back, but they have mixed reviews. Having the InReach would be a great alternative.
I'll do my best, was a while back. One was a Wave (I think there is a newer version now). I know screwdrivers were one problem (bending or wearing out) and one tool snapped. The second leatherman that failed was one of the really small ones (I think only a couple of inches long). It had scissors instead of pliers as the main tool. Can't remember the model though. Will try to remember to check when I get back home. Anyway, I went through a couple of those, they broke just carrying around in my pocket. Contrast this with the really old Leatherman I carry now. Same sort of use/abuse or worse and still going strong. If I hadn't got that as a benchmark I probably would have been more forgiving about the Wave (at least).
@@WichalRangai No I don’t sorry. I have seen it online though. The idea of having a small saw, knife, sharpener, fero rod, whistle, etc in one tool is interesting. What concerns me though is possible compromises made to fit in the tool (I picked the specific fero rod I have for example because it had very good reviews and it's design wasn't compromised so it could fit in a paprticular space) and having all your eggs in one basket (I.e. loose the multi tool = loose signalling, fire, cutting devices, etc). I prefer to pick the knife, fero rod, whistle, etc separately on their own merits (choose what compromises I make) and have them stored separately ideally (so I can't easily loose them all in one hit).
That's certainly an option to consider. Although I want to keep things as light and compact as possible (I usually carry camera gear on day hikes), and also not spend a lot on new gear if I don't need to. I've had a lot of terrific comments/suggestions and I was intending to revisit all this and post another video. But unfortunately I haven't had time to do it justice (with a heavy work load, carer duties and everything else that's been going on last few years).
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 one thing I find that works very well as a striker is a bastard file. I keep one in my pack for sharpening my axe. It is one of the best strikers. You should give it a shot.
I'm not sure what you mean?? The stainless bottle is a container, yes. Specifically for holding water (although I have found that one can leak a bit). I wouldn't use it for longer hikes but day hikes sure, and when weight isn't an issue, I don't like drinking out of plastic bottles all the time (waste and micro-plastics). Someone writing my script? You think I sound that professional? Thanks! No, no-one writes my script (mostly I don't have one).
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 Yes you sound polished and practiced. Very professional. I was just curious about the stainless bottle it looked usefull. I'm 64 live in a tent and drink sometimes I get to critical. Of the 3 camping shows I watch yours the most. Often you give great advice. Actually a fair number of homeless people watch you. We're always looking for a better way of camping. And new gadgets soooo thanks for writing back. Stay safe
Thanks! The bottle is made by Pathfinder. They have a couple of sizes I think and they come either separate or as part of different packages. This link may not be useful, but company I bought mine from.. www.survivalsuppliesaustralia.com.au/Pathfinder-SS-32-oz.-Bottle-Cup
Some has and some hasn't. The container for example I use every day and a few other things I already had but hadn't used much. Other items I bought new like the fire steel (although I have others with plenty of use). I wanted new gear that was in good condition. No sense in scraping off coatings or opening sealed packages just for a video (save resources for if I need them). Yes I was trying the system out and following/adapting a recipe. There is very little that is truly new but hopefully I can find a new perpective or introduce to a new audience. I teach statistics and little has changed with the basic principles for decades. Why then have I just spent most of my waking moments for the last few months helping redesign and deliver the curriculum? Why do we bother teaching it at all when the information is all out there somewhere in text books and online?
I'd appreciate it if you elaborated on that comment? What do you disagree with and why? My aim was to try this approach out with the gear that I could lay my hands on. I've been putting kits together since I was in my teens (so tried many approaches to designing kits) but while there are some commonalities, there are a vast array of opinions and options out there. Hard to separate the good from the bad. The problem with survival kits as I see it is that, if all goes well and you have the right approach, most of us will never need them. So knowing what works is largely guess work or gleened from books, podcasts/shows and limited experimentation/practice. At least for me, the very low probability of ever needing many items means that the amount of weight and space they take up needs to be kept to a minimum. Contrast that with items like tents, shoes, etc, which get daily use and it becomes quite obvious what works and what doesn't (what's quality and what's crap).
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 Your video is titled day hiking not bush crafting. I think you did a good job of adapting Canterbury's ideas to your needs. The kit I put together is much lighter than yours-just the 5 C's and some other things. I use just an old boy scout knife and compass that I have had since I was a kid and other familiar items I know how to use.
I never understood why people think that if you get lost while hiking that you be find your way out or be rescued in no more than a day or two . . How do you know that you'll be rescued in only a day or two . . . There's no guarantee that you'll be rescued in a day or two . . . I carry gear that will last at least a whole week or two. . . Because I don't have any guarantees that I would be rescued in a day or two . . . If your lost the longer you can survive the better chance you have of being rescued. . . . Isn't your life worth a little more effort to carry a little more gear that could help you last a little longer if you did get lost . . . remember there is no guarantee that you will be found in a day or two . . . A little more gear might be a little more inconvenient to carry . . But just imagine how inconvenience it would be not having the gear if you got lost for more than a day or two . . . That's just my thoughts . . . Better safe than sorry .
This is _so_ interesting! I'm a bird photographer. I wear my camera on a self--designed harness/caddy on my chest. But I carry a lot of weird equipment including some camo equipment so I can get close to the birds. I carry (believe it or not!) a round child's inflatable water device which I can put into a large plastic bag so I can float my pack and equipment over water (after a _scary_ episode involving our local river in winter and a little bird that fell _into_ said river and needed to be rescued.) I also carry a pair of pruning shears just in case I'm squatting in/under/behind a bush and need to cut away a branch of two for a better view.
You've got a descent survival kit. However, a few thoughts: I have an eight component survival device mounted on a 2 inch X 3 inch substrate, a part of the overall survival gear I carry. The 2 inch X 3 inch device has a retractable whistle, a container for water purification tablets with a Silva compass mounted atop its' lid, a removable 650 lumen flashlight w/ lanyard, another container with fire tinder, a fire steel epoxy'd at one edge, and a diamond knife/hook sharpener epoxy'd at another edge. The 2 inch X 3 inch substrate is a survival mirror w/an adjustable length neck lanyard. Tarps are subject to wind, cold wind, rain, snow and critters, both flying and grounded. I carry my 3.86 ounce DIY Dyneema diamond shaped floorless tent, 4 ft X 9 ft X 3.5 ft high. Because a tent is an enclosed shelter providing intrinsic warmth and not subject to the problems of a tarp, I can use a less warmth sleeping bag/quilt. There are eight methods for hanging my tent or the use of a pole that would limit interior space usage. I recently made a 4.7 ounce heat reflective tent w/ added Dyneema for critical strengthening of the polyethylene material. I'm interested in learning how it performs alone and in consort with my first Dyneema made tent, 4.77 ounces, 4.8 ft X 9.2 ft X 3.5 ft high - providing a dead air space between the two tents, reducing/eliminating condensation and creating greater overall warmth, thus extending my sleeping quilt warmth. Both tents have mosquito zippered vents w/ weather hoods. Like yourself, I also own a baffled 2 layer heat reflective sleeping bag/bivy, not used to date. as well as an anorak of the same construction. I make my own single layer heat reflective clothing - heat reflective, breathable, wind and water resistant or waterproof w/DWR coating. My anorak weighs a mere 3.5 ounces. In combination with my heat reflective over-pants and mittens, I have a less than 7 ounce waterproof set of clothing, not just for rain, snow, and wind, but also for cold weather.
@@davidwilliams1383 David, provide me w/an internet address so I can send you photos of my survival device. It weighs 3.49 ounces integrating the most essential components for survival - keeping it all together as well as eliminating unnecessary handles and lanyards.
New subscribers here, obviously. I support you and your honest approach to self reliance and practical knowledge. Bravo! Continue on . I look forward to more from you sir.
There's a lot of information missing. what are some suggested brands / capacities maybe show some photos of things in action ,even open the tins and show what's indis . this might help improve the video and be little more informative
Great video, we have some of the same gear. I take a day pack with the 10 Cs plus some snacks and depending on the hike I'll take some instant coffee and a mini stove. Every bag of mine also has a real signal mirror and whistle.
for me (live roughly 65 degrees norh latitude in Scandinavia) clothes and other shelter are the top, here we have winter October to early may (had snowstorm couple of days ago (april 26 2023) that dumped 40cm (16") of snow. mid winter -40C is not exactly unknown. water in winter require a fire, why? over a meter of ice on the lakes... and that Ice is itself under perhaps 1.5m (5') of snow so... melting snow is waAAay easier than any other way in winter.
Your sleep kit represents Aussie temperature - not so realistic in colder climates in winter. Just so long as newcomers realise this. The sleep system you suggest obviously is for an absolute emergency and it's certainly better than nothing. But I would replace the bivi with an SOL bivi which is breathable. Mylo stuff won't necessarily keep one warm, it only reflects hear off a heat source, people get that mistaken. So one really needs a fire to rely on such a minimum kit in the winter. If fire is not possible - if being stealth, or in a blizzard, then there is more of a risk of hypothermia. It's a difficult one, as one's intent is not to camp out, just go for a hike. And the hike needs to enjoyable, hence only bring lightweight, non bulky gear. I would consider adding a compatible goose feather sleeping quilt, or at least a goose feather vest for core body temperature, along with a pack of hand warmers. But good video all the same. Clear and succinct.
No argument from me. The old Leatherman I had in the video was found in a creek and so far has held together well. But the other couple of newer Leatherman I've owned have been terrible. One I replaced a couple of times under warranty before giving up on it and the other I replaced once and the replacement has broken or badly worn tools. Not something I would rely upon.
Thanks! Yes there are a number of improvements I could make and I'll keep that in mind. Time factor mainly as I've been very busy this session. Will hopefully revisit and re-edit in future.
Just a fyi, Leatherman multi-tools have a 25 year warranty. I’ve had different tools break on two different Leatherman and Leatherman has made good and sent me upgraded replacements both times.
Great tip, thanks! I replaced my Wave once under warranty, and also a smaller tool I can't remember the name of (twice - it failed without much use at all). But haven't bothered since. The older Leatherman I was given seems to be much more durable (all tools are still in good condition despite hard use).
Yes I have some in a boat kit. Have been lost at sea after a dive many years ago and not great being on the ocean with no way to make yourself seen. Thanks!
Man, you mentioned the importance of cover / shelter and hinted those in a tropical environment likely will not suffer much from cold. True enough down where the "flat-landers" live. May I share a couple of personal experiences from over ten years as an EX-pat in the Philippines? A lot of folks believe that the biggest threat to the human body here would be heat stroke / exhaustion from our warm (HOT), humid conditions. Possibly an encounter with one of the local cobra snake species out in the boonies will be on the list of dangers. Well, not too far from my home base are the mountains of Baguio. Absolutely beautiful place. The elevation runs as high as almost 3,000ft above sea level. There are times you will see a light frost on the ground and that is the reason some crops (strawberries for example) will grow there but not in other regions. You can get hypothermia without proper clothing or shelter and make no mistake, people die from that! One time, the pastor of our church assisted me in taking a high school lad out to spend some time on a commercial fishing vessel. He had the idea to be a seaman but had never spent any time on the water. We enjoyed the ride down river out of Hagonoy on a tender that delivers diesel fuel, ice, drinking water, rice and small items like coffee sachets. We ate from the daily catch and had great fun observing the fishing operation. The net was hauled in, the fish were picked and sorted into coolers with ice and the crew ate fish & rice. We slept on the deck. Surprise, it gets COLD out on the ocean. At home base, radiation cooling will give us a nice night time temp like a summer night in New Hampshire. On the ocean, any dampness or fog and you will feel like you are freezing. The wind, with nothing to block it, will amplify the effect. Now, mind you that we are in the northern part of the Philippines about 15 degrees above the equator. Southern Florida is about 25 degrees above the equator. My nylon anorak stopped the wind but trust me on this, multiple layers of clothing were a must or the shivers set in. All the crew were wrapped up in their blankets. You sure would not want to play "naked & whatever" in the area we were fishing unless well prepared with proper clothing and/or a thick warm blanket or two.
she included a "space blanket". It serves as minimal shelter if you use it effectively. In my area, that might mean squatted on a bed of evergreen boughs with my back against a tree and the Mylar tucked around me. Not comfy, but survivable.
To me a "Day Hike" means you are returning to your camp or auto the same day... I have been doing this for over 40 years and I bring what I may really need... I dress appropriately for the worse conditions I may face that day... I either hand carry or belt attach my water bottle... All else fits into my pockets... My iPhone (has a light, a compass, altitude app, GPS, and the glass front will reflect light like a mirror), a bandana, wet wipe, tissues, Band-Aids. Advil, lighter, Ace Bandage, an extra shoe lace, small aloe multipurpose gel packet with an SPF rating, a pocket knife and a Gerber Vice... I will bring more items in a small fanny pack, if I plan to go over 25 miles... (2) trash bags, a life straw, socks, Kind Bars, water shoes, a small towel, and leather gloves... Happy Trails to You...
Thanks, good to read the approach others take. I want to make a separate video about "personal" or "worn" survival kits. Items carried on your person. In this one I just wanted to experiment with the 10 Cs idea and a larger pack kit.
Thanks. Nice useful video, and particularly useful for my family and me. My wife, daughter, and I enjoy day hikes state parks and this video has lots of good ideas for us.
Twisted bank line not braided. Char cloth can be made by burying the material a half inch deep under your fire. Very good information; Safety first. Thank You.
hard out, reading some of these comments is wild, so much negativity and nit picking. Just relax it's a really good break down of a solid kit that suits him, end of story. Thanks for the video mate.
Thanks!
Replace the paracord on the Ferro rod with Bright Orange Paracord incase you drop it, you can see it. 👍🏻 Good video 💪🏻
Thanks for putting the video together. I love Dave's 10 C's and seeing how people uniquely interpret them for their needs. The back blade of the Silky SAW has a spine which works well with a ferro rod.
Thanks for the tip, a great idea. Yes it's interesting looking at the different approaches people take.
Not only a great list of gear, but also great explanations of why you carry what you do. Thanks!
I always enjoy a well planned kit!
So I've spent years working on a lightweight but practical Emergency day kit myself. I'm forgetting things but it's some of the most useful stuff I have. Upgrade to esbit tablets is (Expedition Solid Fuel XL tabs, they last 100 years expiration and burn longer). Love the video.
Shelter> T6ZERO emergency tarp
Saw> Outdoor Edge Flip N Zip
Lighter> PPFISH Brass lighter edc
Ferro Rod> Bayite 3.14 inch mini 3 pack
Emergency Bivy/sleeping bag> S.O.L Breathable escape refletic model
Knife> Morakniv Kansbol (can scrap ferro rod)
Self Defense> Sabre Aim and Fire pepper gel compact gun
Water Filter> Katadyn BeFree 1.0 liter
Rain Jacket> Outdoor Research Helium
Fire Tinder> Pyro Putty
Extra Fire Source> Adventure Fresnel Lens( Sun required)
Paracord> Atwood MFG Micro Cord
All purpose tape> BSN Leukotape (even good as fire tinder)
Medical Kit> Make one yourself and don't buy a pre-made one.
Looks good, thanks! I'll check those out. I use Leucotape in my first aid kit and elsewhere, it's terrific stuff. Even used it to strap a shoe back together when the sole came off.
I agree with your comment about making your own medical kit. I have a soft zip-up lunch box with a whole lot of stuff in it that's comfortable for _me_ .
That’s a solid gear list. I took a screen shot as some of that is new to me. Thank you.
It almost seems like you watched my video from 3 years ago where I challenged the 5 C's (and 10 C's) of DC talking about Communication and Care. In all my courses having a loud whistle carried around your neck 24/7 is mandatory. I got tired of searching for people lost in the woods just carrying some tp whilst their whistle was in or on their bag at basecamp. A lot of people are very shy and don't want anybody to know, see, hear or smell they are taking a dump in the woods so they wander of far. Before you wander off check your (button)compass in what direction you're going and have your whistle with you. In the Care section even some candy with sugar can prevent low blood sugar and/or give a short energy boost. Some pain killers indeed to keep a clear mind. These are way more important then a canvas needle, cotton bandana and even cordage. I do applaud Dave Canterbury for using his platform making people aware that even on a day hike things can go wrong and you find yourself in a survival situation. In fact day hikers are the people that need Search & Rescue the most because they often come unprepared.
Thanks, great suggestions! Yes I might have watched your video? I would like to do a follow up video to this, after all the comments/feedback, but haven't had the time/headspace yet.
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 There's no hurry. The bushcraft and survival community is here to stay ;)
Before I forget. This survival kit would do well in a wear around the waist type system. Thanks again. HAND SALUTE
Thanks. Many of these items could certainly go in a pouch (or water bottle pouch).
Personally, I have a smaller wearable kit or items with me at all times instead. For example, the belt I'm wearing is a Wazoo Cache belt (with various small items in it such as cordage, fire steel and striker, water purification tablets, tinder, etc) and I have a small knife, more cordage and other items attached to key rings or in my wallet. For hiking (when I don't usually have a belt or pockets), I have either had a small kit that fits inside the crown of my hat or a pouch around my neck.
Reason for the small kit is obviously if I loose my pack I should still have the stuff I'm wearing. Maybe not as good as what's in the pack but better than nothing.
You mentioned a compass with a mirror for signaling and a mirror for signaling. Nothing wrong with having 2 mirrors. Actually, it is a good choice. You have a backup but most importantly it gives you the ability to signal about 360 degrees. With the sun at your back, you 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. The mirrors can also be used for directing light into dark places like cave entrances, rock formations, a hollow tree. I always bring some things for emergency signaling, examples ; orange smoke signal, several small 6 inch road flares, whistle or pocket horn, air flare , flare pistol, hunters orange safety vest, stick on reflective strips (like on a truck trailer). Your blanket with "HELP" is a very wise choice. As you mentioned the gear you carry is a choice for the environment you're in. One thing you should add is IMODIUM A-D, anti-diarrheal medication, for every trip , even if it's a day hike. Keep it with your water kit and don't lose it. I could go on for hours and days about this survival subject. You never know what can happen and if something can go wrong, it will. I spend a lot of time in the on the water, swamps, marshes, and low woodlands, so my gear is different but has all the same basics as you. I would add an extra container for water. Enjoyed the video. Again, that's a good basic survival kit. HAND SALUTE FROM A VET
Thanks for the comments, some great suggestions there! Generally I only have one mirror, either on a compass or the glass mirror I mentioned, but good point. Yes I generally have Imodium too (or similar), but in my first aid kit. When I'm hiking I usually have at least three water containers, one of them will be metal (either the stainless one shown or my current cook pot which is a titanium Vargo BOT (sealable for carrying water)) and the others that are plastic.
Yes - nobody ever thinks of Imodium. And what is also good is ORT - Oral Rehydration Therapy. The one in my First Aid kit is Rehidrat. I only have one; I must get more. If you can't get Imodium and the shop sells powdered nutmeg, get it, take a heaped teaspoon after each loose stool. Another thing is oral hygiene - people overlook this and poor mouth hygiene can lead to all manner of long term health problems. I saw a great idea on fb - squeeze dollops of toothpaste onto baking paper and cover with baking soda. Leave them until dry (they get much smaller!) and drop them into a tiny container. The bicarbonate of soda also adds to the efficacy of the toothpaste. (The toothpaste squeezes out much easier if you put it in the fridge overnight.) Lastly, a tube of Mylocort or equivalent. And a tiny tube of anti bug that you rub on like a little deodorant. These are small things that make a big difference. Ladies - feminine hygiene products, some babywipes and a spare pair of panties.
I tend to always do my own thing and use what I've learnt from my own experiences but if Simon says, who can argue.
We’ll thought out and explanation of your thought process. Thank you
Good advice I once heard is to bring ground insulation for your lost/injured/stranded day pack survival kit. Personally I always take an extra full sleep pad for this in addition yo a sit pad. If sick or hurt you may not want to, or be able to, perch on a tiny pad. Also the survival ridk may not be your own but rather another person that you are assisting.. I consider the extra 17 oz. for the pad to be worth it. I still carry a couple of drum liners too. Two is one!
Good video keep on going.
Have a look at a clipper lighter about buck more than a bic lighter, your able to remove the flint & wheel assembly & change flint & refillable gas & easy to dry out when wet.
Cheers ☕️☕️
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I carry a Clipper for the reasons you mention, and as a smoker I use it every day. However if you're not a smoker and only keep the lighter for emergency firemaking, I would say the Bic is a better choice. Not only is the flint about 4 times as big as the small ones in a Clipper (I disassembled an empty one) but also they are filled in a factory under pressure and sealed, which means that they hold a lot more gas than a Clipper. I had a Bic which I used every day for 5 months! Whereas I need to refill my Clipper every month on average.
Great tip, thanks!
Nice video! I would choose a multi-tool with a saw and awl on it. The Leatherman Supertool 300 OR Wave or Rebar would probably be my choice. I would get a Mora Garberg with a 90 degree spine, instead, of your choice... cheaper and bombproof. I would carry a couple of BICs. I like the waterproof lighter case you have. A piece of fat wood would be a useful addition. Gorilla Tape is also good for starting a fire and has a multitude of other uses. I like your cover system! What about a whistle and something orange for signaling? For ultralite you may want to consider a titanium set, although it is a lot more expensive and I actually prefer stainless. You may want to toss in a titanium spork, a notebook and a sharpie and pencil. And lastly, some wipes.
Thanks! Yes you raise good points there.
Having owned the Wave and also an older lLeatherman, the latter has proved much tougher and more reliable. The Rebar has a similar design to my older Leatherman so I'd be interested to try it. One thing to say about the saw though is that having used both the Wave and Pocket Boy, the extra length of the Pocket Boy does make it a more effective tool. Obviously at the expense of more weight.
Yes I've heard good things about the Mora too, and some of the Esee knives. I already own too many knives though so just used what I had ;-)
My Ultralight kit is a lot different, mainly because I have other resources for overnight hikes which I don't have for day hikes.
I always carry a whistle of some sort.
WOW! Excellent video sir! Well done! Thank you!
Mors Kochanski has a survival scarf, which was a handmade rip-stop nylon bag, that could be used for filling with leaf litter for insulation and worn around the neck during the day.I think just a sleeping bag liner would work just as well, and also against insects.
this is a good video I have a decent amount of gear so organizing and carrying is a big concern right now. Thanks for the vid! Good stuff!
Thanks!
I think your two bonus Cs are more important than some of Dave’s 10 Cs.
If you are wanting the spine to strike your ferro rod you don’t need a 90 degree spine on your BoB knife, it has the Shango notch on the pommel designed to strike a ferro rod, however it’s not the best for scrapings for tinder.
Thanks for the tip! Yes, I've tried it a few times but find a bit awkward. I probably need more practice? I carry a striker with me with all my fero rods so I haven't needed to use my knife for striking.
Good video informative and enjoyable, well done!
Maybe some flares for signaling/fire starting or a flare gun. A Sam splint since a sprained ankle or broken bone is likely the reason for being out longer than expected.
Thanks! Lofty Wiseman used to list flares in one of his kits I think. A good method of attracting attention (e.g. standard safety item on boats), where things might come unstuck though is for air travel. Most items are OK in checked baggage (if not carry on), but flares are definitely on the banned list, where I am anyway.
Very good kit
Thanks!
All my packs are either 5’s or 10 c’s. Great video!
Thanks!
Enjoyed your video and thoughts. 👍
Thanks!
Well thought out kit for its purpose. About the same I have.
Thanks!
I want to see you do an overnight with this stuff to prove your theory.
That's Bushcraft gear, not Day Hiking Gear. My 50 plus years of day hiking did not include a full tang knife, multi tool or saw. Since I've transitioned to Bushcraft/Mountaineering these past five or so years I now carry a Mora Knife mounted horizontally on my belt and a DIY two saw blades ensconced in a heat reshaped & resized piece of plastic vacuum hose with bolt & wing nut locking with Wilson tennis wrap and a pair of glued webbing straps for horizontal mounting on my belt. One saw blade is used externally. I did that to reduce the eight ounce of handle weight. I have my Dad's micro milt-tool with flashlight. My primary survival device is a 2 inch x 3 inch DIY device with a retractable whistle, a container with water purification tablets with compass mounted on the lid. A removable 650 lumen flashlight, another container with tinder, a ferrocerium rod epoxied on a side of the substrate and a diamond knife/hook sharpener epoxied on another side of the substrate. The substrate is a survival mirror. I have a freznel lens, Victorinox device and a Boker folding knife secured with rubber bands on the face of the mirror. I have a removable lanyard for wearing the device around my neck or secured to a hand. I also have about 70 feet of 200 test strength Kevlar cordage on the side with the whistle, etc. The cordage is for supporting my DIY Dyneema 4.05 ounce floor less tent from above - tent sits in the palm of my hand, now a staple of my survival gear. I reserve my DIY alcohol aluminum lid stove along with my DIY perforated titanium three piece wood stove for overnight stays. My DIY heat reflective, breathable, wind & water resistant/proofed sleeping bag for 50 degree F temps and my DIY heat reflective, breathable, wind & water resistant/proofed Anorak and Over-Pants are also a staple of my survival gear for sleeping, cold and wet weather, combined weight of 6.5 ounces, providing excellent freedom of motion & warmth.
Great info. You've got a new sub. Cheers mate. Greetings from Christmas Island.
Thanks for subscribing, very much appreciated! Christmas Island looks like a beautiful part of the world.
5:00 I agree about the 90 degree angle. I'm sure you know but the striker portion of the blade is the little notch at the bottom of the handle. :)
Nice to see what you take
Thanks!
Your BOB knife has a ferro rod striker on the pommel, so it doesn't need a 90 degree spine. Also the silky has a 90 degree spine.
A solid system! I use a poncho tarp and Blizzard bag too. For "something to sleep on", I used to use bin bags and the pad from my backpack as a sitpad, but have found the Gramcounter Gear Featherweight Evazote mat (which weights 75g, 5mm thick is 2m X 1m ish and folds down to about the size of a paperback) to be great for this part of the Cover element. Gossamer Gear do a pad like it too.
Great tip thanks! I'll check it out.
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 Pleasure, and thank you for a great video!
Wow. Love the blizzard bag concept…but not $60 worth of love. Not for something semi-disposable that’s going to look like any other small sleeping bag once that air seal is broken
Good video mate, but I had to switch off after three minutes of Ozzie upward inflexion.
I wasn't born here, my mother said when I was growing up I would switch from an "Aussie" to UK accent when she couldn't understand what I was saying!
Good info, but would be helpful for folks if you opened / demonstrated.
Thanks. Yes good point, unfortunately the video was getting quite long already. I might come back to some of that in future. I'd love to get the Blizzard out of its pack and try out, but cost and difficulty repacking put me off so-far (plus time factor putting it to a real test). Here is a review that shows it in use... th-cam.com/video/-MJsMc5mmzc/w-d-xo.html
Dave didn't invent this process. Frontiermen has been carrying this kit for a hundred years
You don’t need a 90 degree spine with that knife. There’s a striking edge on the exposed tang on the handle
Thanks! I find that feature a bit awkward to use, but probably need more practice. I always carry the striker with fero rod so haven't needed to use it so far.
I would get an ameture radio license and carry a small transceiver. These also can cover weather radio channels
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the American bowie knife does the knife work and the axe work !
Don't _ever_ cut your cable ties. If you have a very tiny little pokey-thingy you can manipulate that tiny little locking tongue and pull them loose.
So you can use them again.
Fair point and good tip. That must explain all those cyclists who ride around with cable ties sticking out of their helmets! 🤣
Actually unless you're in Australia that probably doesn't make sense (we have birds that dive bomb people, especially cyclists).
Re diving check out the housing they make for the garmin- throw it in the BC pocket-
I didn't know about that, thanks! That's a great idea.
I organised two or three Nautilus transmitters for diving work a year or two back, but they have mixed reviews. Having the InReach would be a great alternative.
For a day hike I usually just bring some old toast
I saw some multi-purpose items in your kit. Does Canterbury still say “Two is one; one is none”?
I think so, but I think that mainly relates to the first five items.? Being the most critical.
Hi, could you please share which Leatermans broke on you?
TYIA!
Cheers from Holland,
I'll do my best, was a while back.
One was a Wave (I think there is a newer version now). I know screwdrivers were one problem (bending or wearing out) and one tool snapped.
The second leatherman that failed was one of the really small ones (I think only a couple of inches long). It had scissors instead of pliers as the main tool. Can't remember the model though. Will try to remember to check when I get back home. Anyway, I went through a couple of those, they broke just carrying around in my pocket.
Contrast this with the really old Leatherman I carry now. Same sort of use/abuse or worse and still going strong. If I hadn't got that as a benchmark I probably would have been more forgiving about the Wave (at least).
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 thank you...I appreciate it..!! Do you know what the Leatherman Signal is like..?
@@WichalRangai No I don’t sorry. I have seen it online though. The idea of having a small saw, knife, sharpener, fero rod, whistle, etc in one tool is interesting. What concerns me though is possible compromises made to fit in the tool (I picked the specific fero rod I have for example because it had very good reviews and it's design wasn't compromised so it could fit in a paprticular space) and having all your eggs in one basket (I.e. loose the multi tool = loose signalling, fire, cutting devices, etc). I prefer to pick the knife, fero rod, whistle, etc separately on their own merits (choose what compromises I make) and have them stored separately ideally (so I can't easily loose them all in one hit).
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 It's OK.. Thanks for sharing : )
if you are going to carry a tarp then why not a U.S. size poncho and poncho liner ?
That's certainly an option to consider. Although I want to keep things as light and compact as possible (I usually carry camera gear on day hikes), and also not spend a lot on new gear if I don't need to. I've had a lot of terrific comments/suggestions and I was intending to revisit all this and post another video. But unfortunately I haven't had time to do it justice (with a heavy work load, carer duties and everything else that's been going on last few years).
Too bad that a critical bit of information is missing: the base weight of the kit minus photographic equipment.
That knife doesn't need a 90 degree spine. The end of the handle has a striker.
Thanks! Yes I've used that but don't find it very effective. Or at least I need more practice. I have a striker with me all the time so not a problem.
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 one thing I find that works very well as a striker is a bastard file. I keep one in my pack for sharpening my axe. It is one of the best strikers. You should give it a shot.
If your lighter get wet, open it up and dry off the ferro rod on your pants or blow it dry, good as new
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Your camera low but Briant content in what you present may only be this vid but needs good care. You cover most what's needed
Thanks, yes not the highest production quality! 🤣
how about propa pronunciation vowels ! propa stove, propa bushie knife !
like he folding alc sove
And this is some sort of a container. Do you actually know what your doing .or is someone writing your script.wow I'm out .
I'm not sure what you mean?? The stainless bottle is a container, yes. Specifically for holding water (although I have found that one can leak a bit). I wouldn't use it for longer hikes but day hikes sure, and when weight isn't an issue, I don't like drinking out of plastic bottles all the time (waste and micro-plastics).
Someone writing my script? You think I sound that professional? Thanks! No, no-one writes my script (mostly I don't have one).
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 Yes you sound polished and practiced. Very professional. I was just curious about the stainless bottle it looked usefull. I'm 64 live in a tent and drink sometimes I get to critical. Of the 3 camping shows I watch yours the most. Often you give great advice. Actually a fair number of homeless people watch you. We're always looking for a better way of camping. And new gadgets soooo thanks for writing back. Stay safe
Thanks! The bottle is made by Pathfinder. They have a couple of sizes I think and they come either separate or as part of different packages. This link may not be useful, but company I bought mine from.. www.survivalsuppliesaustralia.com.au/Pathfinder-SS-32-oz.-Bottle-Cup
None of this stuff looks like it's ever been used. Just repeating and copying what everybody already knows.
Some has and some hasn't. The container for example I use every day and a few other things I already had but hadn't used much. Other items I bought new like the fire steel (although I have others with plenty of use). I wanted new gear that was in good condition. No sense in scraping off coatings or opening sealed packages just for a video (save resources for if I need them).
Yes I was trying the system out and following/adapting a recipe. There is very little that is truly new but hopefully I can find a new perpective or introduce to a new audience.
I teach statistics and little has changed with the basic principles for decades. Why then have I just spent most of my waking moments for the last few months helping redesign and deliver the curriculum? Why do we bother teaching it at all when the information is all out there somewhere in text books and online?
You sure _do_ have a big chip on your shoulder, don't you? If you're such a bloody expert yourself then don't watch.
@@suecollins3246 Sorry, but is it Sue or Karen???
Good thing that you don't listen to Dave Canterbury and you would see how incorrect you are on everything. You have failed in every respect...
I'd appreciate it if you elaborated on that comment? What do you disagree with and why? My aim was to try this approach out with the gear that I could lay my hands on. I've been putting kits together since I was in my teens (so tried many approaches to designing kits) but while there are some commonalities, there are a vast array of opinions and options out there. Hard to separate the good from the bad.
The problem with survival kits as I see it is that, if all goes well and you have the right approach, most of us will never need them. So knowing what works is largely guess work or gleened from books, podcasts/shows and limited experimentation/practice.
At least for me, the very low probability of ever needing many items means that the amount of weight and space they take up needs to be kept to a minimum.
Contrast that with items like tents, shoes, etc, which get daily use and it becomes quite obvious what works and what doesn't (what's quality and what's crap).
@@whatsimonsaysabout...6447 Your video is titled day hiking not bush crafting. I think you did a good job of adapting Canterbury's ideas to your needs. The kit I put together is much lighter than yours-just the 5 C's and some other things. I use just an old boy scout knife and compass that I have had since I was a kid and other familiar items I know how to use.
@@Sam2sham thanks! I'm keen to do another video after all the comments/feedback but haven't had the time/headspace so far.
I use Canterbury’s 10 Cs for every pack to cover the essentials. 🫡
I never understood why people think that if you get lost while hiking that you be find your way out or be rescued in no more than a day or two . . How do you know that you'll be rescued in only a day or two . . . There's no guarantee that you'll be rescued in a day or two . . . I carry gear that will last at least a whole week or two. . . Because I don't have any guarantees that I would be rescued in a day or two . . . If your lost the longer you can survive the better chance you have of being rescued. . . . Isn't your life worth a little more effort to carry a little more gear that could help you last a little longer if you did get lost . . . remember there is no guarantee that you will be found in a day or two . . . A little more gear might be a little more inconvenient to carry . . But just imagine how inconvenience it would be not having the gear if you got lost for more than a day or two . . . That's just my thoughts . . . Better safe than sorry .
This is _so_ interesting! I'm a bird photographer. I wear my camera on a self--designed harness/caddy on my chest. But I carry a lot of weird equipment including some camo equipment so I can get close to the birds. I carry (believe it or not!) a round child's inflatable water device which I can put into a large plastic bag so I can float my pack and equipment over water (after a _scary_ episode involving our local river in winter and a little bird that fell _into_ said river and needed to be rescued.) I also carry a pair of pruning shears just in case I'm squatting in/under/behind a bush and need to cut away a branch of two for a better view.
Thanks for the interesting comment/perspective. I've thought about taking camo gear for bird photography.
Great video thanks for sharing
You've got a descent survival kit. However, a few thoughts: I have an eight component survival device mounted on a 2 inch X 3 inch substrate, a part of the overall survival gear I carry. The 2 inch X 3 inch device has a retractable whistle, a container for water purification tablets with a Silva compass mounted atop its' lid, a removable 650 lumen flashlight w/ lanyard, another container with fire tinder, a fire steel epoxy'd at one edge, and a diamond knife/hook sharpener epoxy'd at another edge. The 2 inch X 3 inch substrate is a survival mirror w/an adjustable length neck lanyard. Tarps are subject to wind, cold wind, rain, snow and critters, both flying and grounded. I carry my 3.86 ounce DIY Dyneema diamond shaped floorless tent, 4 ft X 9 ft X 3.5 ft high. Because a tent is an enclosed shelter providing intrinsic warmth and not subject to the problems of a tarp, I can use a less warmth sleeping bag/quilt. There are eight methods for hanging my tent or the use of a pole that would limit interior space usage. I recently made a 4.7 ounce heat reflective tent w/ added Dyneema for critical strengthening of the polyethylene material. I'm interested in learning how it performs alone and in consort with my first Dyneema made tent, 4.77 ounces, 4.8 ft X 9.2 ft X 3.5 ft high - providing a dead air space between the two tents, reducing/eliminating condensation and creating greater overall warmth, thus extending my sleeping quilt warmth. Both tents have mosquito zippered vents w/ weather hoods. Like yourself, I also own a baffled 2 layer heat reflective sleeping bag/bivy, not used to date. as well as an anorak of the same construction. I make my own single layer heat reflective clothing - heat reflective, breathable, wind and water resistant or waterproof w/DWR coating. My anorak weighs a mere 3.5 ounces. In combination with my heat reflective over-pants and mittens, I have a less than 7 ounce waterproof set of clothing, not just for rain, snow, and wind, but also for cold weather.
Would like to see videos on all of those
@@davidwilliams1383 David, provide me w/an internet address so I can send you photos of my survival device. It weighs 3.49 ounces integrating the most essential components for survival - keeping it all together as well as eliminating unnecessary handles and lanyards.
@@stuartsteele9984 will send the address tomorrow.
mc-2 compass has the mag glass, just saying. nice video, Thank you
Yes looks like a nice compass I've been thinking of buying.
New subscribers here, obviously. I support you and your honest approach to self reliance and practical knowledge. Bravo! Continue on . I look forward to more from you sir.
Thanks! Very much appreciated!
There's a lot of information missing. what are some suggested brands / capacities maybe show some photos of things in action ,even open the tins and show what's indis . this might help improve the video and be little more informative
Would love to know which brand of poncho tarp you use please, thanks 😊
I just had a look and it's a Sea to Summit apparently. No model name but says made of Cordura 😊
Great video, we have some of the same gear. I take a day pack with the 10 Cs plus some snacks and depending on the hike I'll take some instant coffee and a mini stove. Every bag of mine also has a real signal mirror and whistle.
Great additions! Yes I always have a whistle on my pack or somewhere on me and Mirror usually too.
for me (live roughly 65 degrees norh latitude in Scandinavia) clothes and other shelter are the top, here we have winter October to early may (had snowstorm couple of days ago (april 26 2023) that dumped 40cm (16") of snow.
mid winter -40C is not exactly unknown.
water in winter require a fire, why? over a meter of ice on the lakes... and that Ice is itself under perhaps 1.5m (5') of snow so... melting snow is waAAay easier than any other way in winter.
Your sleep kit represents Aussie temperature - not so realistic in colder climates in winter. Just so long as newcomers realise this.
The sleep system you suggest obviously is for an absolute emergency and it's certainly better than nothing. But I would replace the bivi with an SOL bivi which is breathable. Mylo stuff won't necessarily keep one warm, it only reflects hear off a heat source, people get that mistaken.
So one really needs a fire to rely on such a minimum kit in the winter. If fire is not possible - if being stealth, or in a blizzard, then there is more of a risk of hypothermia.
It's a difficult one, as one's intent is not to camp out, just go for a hike. And the hike needs to enjoyable, hence only bring lightweight, non bulky gear.
I would consider adding a compatible goose feather sleeping quilt, or at least a goose feather vest for core body temperature, along with a pack of hand warmers.
But good video all the same. Clear and succinct.
Leatherman are just plane shit! Crappy steel!
No argument from me. The old Leatherman I had in the video was found in a creek and so far has held together well. But the other couple of newer Leatherman I've owned have been terrible. One I replaced a couple of times under warranty before giving up on it and the other I replaced once and the replacement has broken or badly worn tools. Not something I would rely upon.
Yes it does have a 90deg spine.and towards the tip, it will strike a ferro quite impressively. I own one and have tried it. Cheers!!
Always include links to the products !
Thanks! Yes there are a number of improvements I could make and I'll keep that in mind. Time factor mainly as I've been very busy this session. Will hopefully revisit and re-edit in future.
Just a fyi, Leatherman multi-tools have a 25 year warranty. I’ve had different tools break on two different Leatherman and Leatherman has made good and sent me upgraded replacements both times.
Great tip, thanks! I replaced my Wave once under warranty, and also a smaller tool I can't remember the name of (twice - it failed without much use at all). But haven't bothered since. The older Leatherman I was given seems to be much more durable (all tools are still in good condition despite hard use).
Yes! Thing is we all have individual ideas about what should work for us as individuals.
Great information, thank you Simon!
On the ocean, dye marker is also helpful.
Yes I have some in a boat kit. Have been lost at sea after a dive many years ago and not great being on the ocean with no way to make yourself seen. Thanks!
Thank you. You make a lot of sense. You know what you are talking about.
Thanks!
Man, you mentioned the importance of cover / shelter and hinted those in a tropical environment likely will not suffer much from cold. True enough down where the "flat-landers" live. May I share a couple of personal experiences from over ten years as an EX-pat in the Philippines? A lot of folks believe that the biggest threat to the human body here would be heat stroke / exhaustion from our warm (HOT), humid conditions. Possibly an encounter with one of the local cobra snake species out in the boonies will be on the list of dangers. Well, not too far from my home base are the mountains of Baguio. Absolutely beautiful place. The elevation runs as high as almost 3,000ft above sea level. There are times you will see a light frost on the ground and that is the reason some crops (strawberries for example) will grow there but not in other regions. You can get hypothermia without proper clothing or shelter and make no mistake, people die from that!
One time, the pastor of our church assisted me in taking a high school lad out to spend some time on a commercial fishing vessel. He had the idea to be a seaman but had never spent any time on the water. We enjoyed the ride down river out of Hagonoy on a tender that delivers diesel fuel, ice, drinking water, rice and small items like coffee sachets. We ate from the daily catch and had great fun observing the fishing operation. The net was hauled in, the fish were picked and sorted into coolers with ice and the crew ate fish & rice. We slept on the deck. Surprise, it gets COLD out on the ocean. At home base, radiation cooling will give us a nice night time temp like a summer night in New Hampshire. On the ocean, any dampness or fog and you will feel like you are freezing. The wind, with nothing to block it, will amplify the effect. Now, mind you that we are in the northern part of the Philippines about 15 degrees above the equator. Southern Florida is about 25 degrees above the equator. My nylon anorak stopped the wind but trust me on this, multiple layers of clothing were a must or the shivers set in. All the crew were wrapped up in their blankets. You sure would not want to play "naked & whatever" in the area we were fishing unless well prepared with proper clothing and/or a thick warm blanket or two.
she included a "space blanket". It serves as minimal shelter if you use it effectively. In my area, that might mean squatted on a bed of evergreen boughs with my back against a tree and the Mylar tucked around me. Not comfy, but survivable.
To me a "Day Hike" means you are returning to your camp or auto the same day... I have been doing this for over 40 years and I bring what I may really need... I dress appropriately for the worse conditions I may face that day... I either hand carry or belt attach my water bottle... All else fits into my pockets... My iPhone (has a light, a compass, altitude app, GPS, and the glass front will reflect light like a mirror), a bandana, wet wipe, tissues, Band-Aids. Advil, lighter, Ace Bandage, an extra shoe lace, small aloe multipurpose gel packet with an SPF rating, a pocket knife and a Gerber Vice... I will bring more items in a small fanny pack, if I plan to go over 25 miles... (2) trash bags, a life straw, socks, Kind Bars, water shoes, a small towel, and leather gloves... Happy Trails to You...
Thanks, good to read the approach others take. I want to make a separate video about "personal" or "worn" survival kits. Items carried on your person. In this one I just wanted to experiment with the 10 Cs idea and a larger pack kit.
Thanks. Nice useful video, and particularly useful for my family and me. My wife, daughter, and I enjoy day hikes state parks and this video has lots of good ideas for us.
Twisted bank line not braided. Char cloth can be made by burying the material a half inch deep under your fire. Very good information; Safety first. Thank You.
Great tips thanks! I'll probably get some bank line with my next order.