I want to start my comment off with admiration for you and all the men and women who have served and the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice and the ones still down range. Much respect and a huge thank you. I can never say it enough. The button hook man!! That was a damn good piece of information that I hadn't thought of. Your channel and IG are on my notifications because I get a kick out of your content and of course, information. Keep smashing it bro.. I love seeing the growth and as always, wishing you and yours nothing but the best in your continued growth and success in future endeavors.
Thank you for that awesome comment Chris. Thank you for putting subscribing watching and putting them on notifications. I try my damndest to make them informative with a sense of humor. Have an awesome Thursday man. Cheers
I’ve heard a million different outdoor/survival tips; I’ve never heard of spraying your hammock cords with bug spray to prevent things from crawling down. Very clever. Thanks for the tip!!
1. Approach your shelter like a hook (to know if your enemies are coming) 2. Orion's belt goes east to west, sword points towards south. 3. Break in your shoes, carry duct tape to put it on your feet as soon as you feel you're developing a blister. 4. Wear wool clothes (keeps you warm when wet), not cotton and layer your clothes. 5. Use bugs spray against insect (spray it on the cords of your hammock), it's also flamable. 6. Wild fur is very useful (beaver and wolverine). 7. Extra socks, dry them on your rucksack, or with you in a sleeping bag, put foot powder in them. 8. Wear sunglasses (snow blindness, sun). 9. DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW!!!
Good to know, alot of this was taught to me in Boy Scouts, makes me smike that SEALs use it too. Your demeanor and lack of drama kept me watching, thanks.
Shawn the bug spray you were talking about was permethrin. You put it on your clothes 2 hours prior and it lasts up to 5 washes. Permethrin for clothing, picardin for skin ! Great channel, keep it up !!!
I never served but I did fight wildfire for the fed’s 10+ years. Seen many blistered feet because incorrect socks, too much slop or new boots. Even seen the combination of all three mentioned. Mole Skin is a must have in the first aid kit. Great video! Thanks taking the time and thank you greatly for your service.
Fighting wildfire? Sheesh, that is scary as hell. Big props to you. You definitely have more cred than the majority of our military (talking ab non-combatants, no disrespect meant to anybody).
Greetings from Germany! I found out about your channel last week and watched every video. It's really nice to see someone who is not playing some big act or something but is just being himself and making genuine good content keep it up!
Hey Guys ! I was in the US Navy surface fleet , not frogmen like you . I was just a regular sailor who didn't have what it takes to be a SEAL . There's a lot of wisdom in your words and I learned many of the things you speak of . Sunglasses are vital to protecting your vision . When I stood lookout I learned to wear quality shades . I chose Gargoyles like Arnie wore in The Terminator . Not only were they cool looking and shaded my eyes , but they were ballistic protection if shit was coming at my face . The sun above is reflected off the water and can burn your skin and eyes , so I always wore my cover and donned a helmet during GQ . You don't want synthetic fibers against your skin , if you're in a fire they'll melt to your skin . We kept the AC running cold in the berthing compartments and slept under wool blankets . If I had to escape from my rack I'd bring my wool blanket along . My underway EDC was what i could hold in my dungarees . A lockblade knife and Zippo lighter were always there . If naval regulations had allowed , I'd have kept a stainless steel .38 revolver and reloads in my PFD . Well , I just subscribed . BZ .
Stuff I learned from the arctic: 1. Shower at night. Your skin's oil and ph balance affects your ability to stay warm. If you can't shower, a wet cloth with some mild soap on the stinky parts helps prevent chafing and rashes. Deodorant/ antiperspirant can be used on more than your armpits. 2. The first parts on your body to fail in extreme cold that get overlooked are your eyes, nose, finger nails and toe nails. They can dry out quickly and start to bleed. Don't forget to moisturize after showering and humidify your room while you sleep. 3. Too many layers is dangerous. You need to have breathable clothing so sweat doesn't accumulate and freeze when you stop moving. 4. Your perception of how cold it is can change based on your food intake and activity level, but squeaky snow is a sign of extreme low temps. Use heightened caution with exposed skin when the snow starts to squeak under your boots while you walk. 5. Make a snow cave first. You can take breaks from other outside activities and warm back up, change socks etc, but don't forget to add an air port, the water vapor from your breath will quickly form an ice layer and co2 can build up quickly if your entrance is constructed correctly. 6. When you're near the poles, the sun doesn't rise in the east and set in the west, it travels in a circle along the horizon. Very easy to get turned around. 7. We know you're a tourist because you look at the auroras. They're no different than clouds to the locals. 8. If you find yellow snow, you're not alone. Know the local wildlife.
Just have to say, I have the utmost respect for all you guys and the service you provided your country! I’m a Firefighter by trade in Canada and can’t get enough of your content...particularly the series when you and Rut go through TCCC. This stuff translates directly into everyday civilian life and I can personally say I’ve used tourniquets on many, many people over the years. Keep up the outstanding work with the channel and if you ever plan to speak in Canada let me know as I’d be first in line to hear you speak and shake your hand sir! Cheers
Videos like these are so underapreciated , people dont understand , that back in the day you had to spend thousands to get the kind of info you guys are providing on this channel. I truly appreciate it ! Greetings from germany
Here's an Alaskan survival tips.. Don't walk up to momma moose an try to take a selfie. Don't feed the bears. Stay away from strip clubs in Anchorage...Lol
Hey Shawn, you and your team continue to raise the bar for quality content. Every new video of yours keeps getting better and better. By the way, I really enjoyed the TNQ Podcast with Rob O'Neill that you and your team helped film. You did a fantastic job!!! I like to see the collaboration because, I believe, both parties benefit immensely. The quality is unmatched and it is great to see Veteran groups team up and dominate. I write this as I enjoy my delicious mug of Black Rifle coffee from BRCC...
Was having one of the worst days got home checked notifications saw a Shawn Ryan video my day got a whole lot better as far as the mole skin is concerned my best friend through my army days thank you again God bless be safe
The editing and cinematography done for your videos is really something else. You don't even realize how good it all is because the video is done so well! Good job to the guys behind the scenes there! And thank you for the service and realness you all give.
Christopher McCandless was his name............He was actually very well prepared. He ate the wrong plant. He had a guide that showed all the different types. Two of them were almost indistinguishable, unfortunately he ate the wrong one, and it killed him :(.................
I'm stoked for this series. Awesome tips guys. There's something to be said for learning something the hard way, but being snowblind on a mountain is some dangerous shit. You gents sharing your experiences is gonna save some folks some unnecessary hurt.
Looks like this is going to be a great series! I'm looking forward to it. I knew some of the stuff, but I didn't know it all. Gotta keep learning because once you stop, you're not really living, just existing. You guys help me live. Thanks!
Here's a great tip I leaned from the Princeton track coach AFTER I had burned two quarter sized holes in my heals on a long distance run with NEW running shoes. I was basically crippled until I followed his sage advice: 1) clean the wounds, 2) apply two coats of liquid new skin, which WILL burn like hell but puts layers of protection over the wound 3) surround the wounds with Dr. Scholl's padded donuts 4) pack a bit of lamb's wool into the space 5) Cover entire patch with a thick adhesive tape. I could run pain free at that point and only needed to change the pad every other day. RESULT: I completed my 350 monthly MDA goal, AS PROMISED, even though this injury occurred on week one of that August. We raised $7,500 in that love run from people who pledged to me.
Great video guys! Great point about wool! I am retired Navy my self. I started as a Seabee and my 1st deployment was Adak Ak. (Aleutians) Everyone coming to the island had to go to orientation. It was hosted by the island DOD Firechief. (25yrs on the island) He stated the same, that wool was the best survival material. All old Navy uniforms were made of wool. That is the reason. Keep up the great work, and thanks for your service!!
Great info. Love the button hook info also. Seems simple and like a survival 101, but my dumb butt didn’t know that! Thank you guys for your service and and can’t wait to see more videos on this survival series!! God bless y’all.
Just a tip for your viewing audience. Years ago when I started buying custom lineman boots, I would play hell breaking them in. An old timer I worked with told me to slip a plastic bag over each foot, put my boots on and stand in the bathtub until boots were completely soaked. Lace them up and go about my day, the wet leather would stretch and conform to my foot and alleviate the typical hot spots and pain of breaking in new leather.
Subscribed after watching this video. These brothers are the real deal. The best survival tip ever: learn from the best, prep for the test, flush the rest.
Love this mini survival video guys! Please post more of these. I'm sure many subscribers including myself want to learn valuable techniques for urban and rural survival. Cheers guys!
Thank you for your service and all the quality content. Great information on all the videos. I hope to be taking one of your classes at Vigilance Elite in the near future. By the way, I love the stories you guys talk about with the other SEALs( Team Never Quit). Keep up the work and God bless.
Awwww, see...? Even warriors and tough guys can show sensitivity...huddle for warmth...hold hands with other dudes when the snow blindness "gets ya." I like the pace in this video, nice and laid back, but chock full of good information. The scenery is amazing, as well. Thanks, as always to you and your mates for putting this stuff out there for the rest of us.
8:05 considering keeping ants and other critters off of your hammock rope, a nice layer of patrolium jelly near the tied end should work as well. Idk if it's practical but it's an idea.
just came across this channel recently. all respect. one issue with tip about orientation. Maybe it's not so in Alaska and closer to pole, but in rest of the northern hemisphere, the Orion is only visible during winter months. In the summer Orion is below the horizon during night, so it's not really a good tip as it only works during certain months.
Man... the best part of this video was when Shawn was talking about snow blindness & being lead by the hand down the mountain and without missing a beat Jeff was like “& that was the first time you held a mans hand.” & obviously Shawn comes back with his own “& it won’t be the last.” - haha, that’s one of my favorite things about Vigilance Elite, no matter who Shawn introduces someone, they always have this kinda relationship... & to me, thats fucking awesome. so props to you & all your buddies. but back to the topic... man, a LOT of people are dumb as fuck. they hiked a 2 mike trail ONE time & all of a sudden they’re trail masters. but they always forget something... & sometimes they even forget SOMEONE. anyways, dope video Shawn. hopefully there’ll be more videos from Alaska soon!
I'm not an arms man or military man but I just love your chanel Shawn. They always make me laugh and have great info. I always get so excited when I see new videos from you which is why I am a faithful subscriber and lover of your channel. Keep up the excellent work and I can't wait for your next video. If I may make a suggestion... I would love to see longer videos. Maybe 20 to 30 minutes long at most. Longer the better. I get so stoked when I turn them on and before I know it they end but I'm still tuning in every time. You better believe it
That's awesome man. Thank you for commenting. I try to keep it diverse as far as the firearms stuff because there is so many other topics that I am personally interested in. I'll work on the longer vids. Thanks for subing
Long time wilderness field instructor and A tip I’d add is picaridin based insect repellent like Natrapell or Sawyer is proven to be 100% as effective as deet and won’t break down synthetic fibers. Putting deet on hammocks or nylon cord/webbing WILL degrade your gear and it WILL degrade your synthetic base layers and clothes.
You can also fashion your own pair of sunglasses by getting a strip of something solid (leather or tape or even paper if it blocks the sun out) and cut slits in it. Sort of like a cartoon bandit looking thing, it'll cut way down on the light entering your eyes. That's straight from the US Army Survival Guide.
The best LOR I ever received was at tec ( Colorado) school when I gave a safety briefing, I just said don't eat yellow snow. The entire formation laughed...my commander...not so much!
Always some good laughs with the info and I don't believe you'll get better than from Navy Seals. This is why we tune in." Watch out where the huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow" Thanks Shawn you 'da man!
"Watch out where the Huskies go, don't you eat that yellow snow!" Another gem from this channel, so glad I ran across it.... .the binge watching has commenced.
Great tips all. Your tip about Orion is a good one but that really is more applicable to the winter months. For the summer time you can find south by locating the Summer Triangle formed by Vega and Deneb. They mark the northern edge of the triangle with Altair at the southern vertex. The line from Altair to the midpoint between Vega and Deneb forms a very convenient north-south line.
Thank you again for your service. You are real-life American super heroes. Good video, very informative. Thank you for sharing the info. Good idea for a series. 👍
Definitely some overlooked things. The foot care is such an issue that can shut you down. I laughed my ass off over the hand holding. Thanks for the video.
I know what you mean about breaking in your boots I've been there and never again. You're right this is going to be a great video series thanks man have a great day.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
@@ShawnRyanShow Thank you for all the hard work you and you're team put in for these videos. It is truly amazing, you guys have been to hell and back and still talk about experiences, skills ect. Most people can't go through a quarter of the fuck up shit you guys have and still carry on day by day. Thank you all for you service and efforts and continue on your mission. I have no military experience I'm just a patriot/citizen learning shit off of TH-cam
Great data dump. I’ve had a Lester River Anorak for around four years now, one of my favorite pieces of kit. Friggin bomb-proof. Thin pair of liner socks under wool socks cuts down on blisters. Leuko Tape for blisters, lasts forever. Extra pair of glasses and sunglasses. Never drink yellow Gatorade after the first night in camp....
Next time they should tell Shawn to show everything he has in his pockets at the start of the video and then let him go survive for 3-4 days and video it. Les Stroud style. I'd watch it. Cool video!
Good episode! Awesome advise! As someone who lived up there back when Denali was still known as McKinley, I'll add another caveat to finding shelter (especially up there), don't wander aimlessly into a cave as a possible place of shelter. Typically there are very few caves and lots of critters competing to use them for shelter. And critters up in Alaska tend to be big and bad tempered.
Hey guys, great video! I've backpacked over 1000 miles in my life, and somehow I never knew that Orion's sword points South. I usually used the edge of the big dipper that points to the North star, or lining up the points of a crescent moon to find South. As far as insulation I heard somewhere that polyester fleece was developed by the military to be a lighter-weight alternative to wool that would still insulate when it's wet. I prefer wool a lot of the time though because fleece doesn't block wind very well so you need some kind of shell, and lots of shells are not very durable if you're around camp fires, going off-trail through the woods, climbing rocks/cliffs, etc... (although, I have an "special ops" coat that's pretty durable and does well over a nice thick fleece). Bug spray is also a good tip. I watched a relatively small mosquito bite me straight through my jeans once, so just trying to cover everything with clothes doesn't necessarily work. One more tip I use a lot, which I learned from someone that was in Desert Storm: In hot environments, wrap cloth or burlap around a full canteen, soak the cloth in water (unfiltered is fine) and hang it somewhere for the water to evaporate. When the cloth is dry, you'll have relatively cool water to drink. Looking forward to more survival videos!
WOW!!! What an amazing introduction. Looks like something out of Highlander. Thank you for the continued research along with providing us with useful everyday information. Survival Tactics are top notch! As always, thank you for sharing your professionalism and experiences. Best content thus far. VE4L!!! Jeff Reid... AKA Wolverine! 😎
The button hook! Great tactic that is so simple that most people look past it. I learned it from hunting deer. Those wise old bucks would double back and you wouldn't know it until it was too late and they were gone. Once I figured out to stalk parallel to the trails and about 100 yards off the side my success rate skyrocketed.
No shit, there I was hiking in Denali with my airsoft m4 patrolling for the enemy, my 9volts were low but I wasn't gonna give up hope. All of a sudden I saw an abandoned snowcone stand....all they had was lemon snowcones and a battery charger....I did what any real man would do and took the lemon snowcones.
@@dhejdkdkdebjejdjdjs3523 did you get mad in your snowflake costume today after messing your drawers seeing all these "men" being men? Or are you just pissed at the world cause your daddy touched your no no spot?
Hahaha, wow perhaps u could give us an instructional video of how u were able to keep ur composure. Glad u made it out ok, ur lucky the snow cone stand did not have some sort of booby trap, perhaps a snare trap
Foot care tip: I don't get blisters and am more comfortable after I started: 1. putting anitperspirant on my feet (just rub on the clear gel) to decrease sweating and the discomfort and skin-softening of sweaty feet and 2. (most important) wear two pairs of socks. The inner sock should be a tighter, wicking sock and the outer looser and appropriate for the season. This causes the inner sock to slip against the outer and is basically full foot mole skin. In warm weather, I wear a Large liner inside an XL liner.
When I read the title I said to my self, "Self, there isn't 10 survival tips ANYWHERE that you don't know!" Then I heard the first one and I says to my self, "Self, you should grab a pen right now and take solid notes."
Fleece works similar to wool. If it gets wet you will still be warm. I use wool and fleece bl;ankets when hunting, much better than sleeping bags. throw 4 or 5 wool or fleece blankets on a cot, 4 or 5 more on top, climb in, you are warm.
Good stuff as always! Can’t get enough!!You guys are awesome! Can’t wait for the videos each week. Looking forward to the arrival of my VE gear I just ordered!!!
If you are using leather boots use a tonne of leather conditioner to soften the leather before you even start to wear them in! Fair amount of respect for you boys and the training you go through before you even get near to service, you guys have to be as motivated as it gets to get through that!
Medical Lucot tape is the best thing for hotspots get it on Amazon it will stay on your feet for up to seven day even if you shower and tape early ppl as soon as you start to feel it If you wait your too late
Born and raised in big delta Alaska my dad snd mom were homesteaders there my dad and l hunted back country a lot they arrived in Alaska 1950 l could not have done what they did l learned how to survive in Alaska from my dad best time of my life
Great topic. Looking forward to the series. Alaska is some serious shit. If you can survive out there... Any polarized sunglasses you recommend in particular?
Thanks for sharing. I’m enjoying what you guys are doing. I’ve been looking for new SEAL content and I’m glad you two are doing something new and different.
A tip to better use the Moleskin. Cut a square to cover half an inch past the blister on every side. Cut a hole in the middle the size of the blister and put that on, leaving the blister exposed via the hole. Then, cut a second square to cover the first square perfectly. This creates a better friction barrier for the blistered area and will help the blister heal more quickly. It uses more moleskin, but the stuff is super lightweight so why not carry more? I buy the bigger packs and pre-cut some into 2" squares. Kinesiotape works great for friction reduction as well and sticks to skin very well.
I know the big dipper and the North star. I dont know Orion’s belt. Another tip for northern climates, moss will only predominantly grow on the North side of a dead tree or on Cedar trees.
Yellow snow, don’t eat it lol ha!!! Great information!!!! You guys are right, those are invaluable information thank you. This video & series will be kick ass & funny!!!!
Man this channel has grown quick, congratulations!!! Also thank you Shawn for all the great info!!! Please keep em coming, you guys are Badass and American as they come!!! 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
Shawn, just found you a couple months ago. Subscribed here and IG. I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate what you are doing. I heard your podcast on TNQ last week, awesome!. I've learned in life that real success and happiness are helping others, and you are doing just that. I commend you. Thank you for your service and again for what you are doing here. The videos and IG posts are great, keep up the good work!
Wearing a sock liner before putting on wool blend socks will help with hot spots and blisters. The liner slips within the wool sock avoiding skin tearing on extremely long hikes.
I want to start my comment off with admiration for you and all the men and women who have served and the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice and the ones still down range. Much respect and a huge thank you. I can never say it enough. The button hook man!! That was a damn good piece of information that I hadn't thought of. Your channel and IG are on my notifications because I get a kick out of your content and of course, information. Keep smashing it bro.. I love seeing the growth and as always, wishing you and yours nothing but the best in your continued growth and success in future endeavors.
Thank you for that awesome comment Chris. Thank you for putting subscribing watching and putting them on notifications. I try my damndest to make them informative with a sense of humor. Have an awesome Thursday man. Cheers
Couldnt agree more christopher! Well said! 🙏💖🙏
Ty means more than you now
Thanks for everything you guys do past and present..Cant say it enough...
That fucking beard is a rare specimen holy shit.
What I love about Shawn is how genuine he seems. He’s not putting on some big ass fake persona for the camera he’s just him
Came for the social anxiety video, stayed for the rest of the series.
Just realized this was the same guy. Great tips on survival and social anxiety. Always leave yourself a clean escape route.
Me too dude! This is great!
Benjamin Allen, same.
me too 😁
Same ☺️
I’ve heard a million different outdoor/survival tips; I’ve never heard of spraying your hammock cords with bug spray to prevent things from crawling down. Very clever. Thanks for the tip!!
1. Approach your shelter like a hook (to know if your enemies are coming)
2. Orion's belt goes east to west, sword points towards south.
3. Break in your shoes, carry duct tape to put it on your feet as soon as you feel you're developing a blister.
4. Wear wool clothes (keeps you warm when wet), not cotton and layer your clothes.
5. Use bugs spray against insect (spray it on the cords of your hammock), it's also flamable.
6. Wild fur is very useful (beaver and wolverine).
7. Extra socks, dry them on your rucksack, or with you in a sleeping bag, put foot powder in them.
8. Wear sunglasses (snow blindness, sun).
9. DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW!!!
Good to know, alot of this was taught to me in Boy Scouts, makes me smike that SEALs use it too. Your demeanor and lack of drama kept me watching, thanks.
Thank you for tuning in. Cheers
Shawn the bug spray you were talking about was permethrin. You put it on your clothes 2 hours prior and it lasts up to 5 washes. Permethrin for clothing, picardin for skin ! Great channel, keep it up !!!
There it is. Thank you
Also great to dilute and spray on your lawn. Same thing the commercial pest control services use. Plus cheaper, you can order it on amazon.
@@MH-nu4ip note to self...spray yard undiluted to wipe out neighborhood cat population. *manical laughter*
We used Skin So Soft (look it up) on cord and skin, not effective on clothing.
Try it, it does the job, more bang for your bucks and it lasts.
You sick fuck. You made my inner evil laugh out loud.
I never served but I did fight wildfire for the fed’s 10+ years. Seen many blistered feet because incorrect socks, too much slop or new boots. Even seen the combination of all three mentioned. Mole Skin is a must have in the first aid kit. Great video! Thanks taking the time and thank you greatly for your service.
Fighting wildfire? Sheesh, that is scary as hell. Big props to you. You definitely have more cred than the majority of our military (talking ab non-combatants, no disrespect meant to anybody).
Greetings from Germany!
I found out about your channel last week and watched every video.
It's really nice to see someone who is not playing some big act or something but is just being himself and making genuine good content
keep it up!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback, it's always encouraging to hear.
Hey Guys ! I was in the US Navy surface fleet , not frogmen like you . I was just a regular sailor who didn't have what it takes to be a SEAL . There's a lot of wisdom in your words and I learned many of the things you speak of . Sunglasses are vital to protecting your vision . When I stood lookout I learned to wear quality shades . I chose Gargoyles like Arnie wore in The Terminator . Not only were they cool looking and shaded my eyes , but they were ballistic protection if shit was coming at my face . The sun above is reflected off the water and can burn your skin and eyes , so I always wore my cover and donned a helmet during GQ . You don't want synthetic fibers against your skin , if you're in a fire they'll melt to your skin . We kept the AC running cold in the berthing compartments and slept under wool blankets . If I had to escape from my rack I'd bring my wool blanket along . My underway EDC was what i could hold in my dungarees . A lockblade knife and Zippo lighter were always there . If naval regulations had allowed , I'd have kept a stainless steel .38 revolver and reloads in my PFD . Well , I just subscribed . BZ .
Thank you for tuning in. Cheers
Stuff I learned from the arctic:
1. Shower at night. Your skin's oil and ph balance affects your ability to stay warm. If you can't shower, a wet cloth with some mild soap on the stinky parts helps prevent chafing and rashes. Deodorant/ antiperspirant can be used on more than your armpits.
2. The first parts on your body to fail in extreme cold that get overlooked are your eyes, nose, finger nails and toe nails. They can dry out quickly and start to bleed. Don't forget to moisturize after showering and humidify your room while you sleep.
3. Too many layers is dangerous. You need to have breathable clothing so sweat doesn't accumulate and freeze when you stop moving.
4. Your perception of how cold it is can change based on your food intake and activity level, but squeaky snow is a sign of extreme low temps. Use heightened caution with exposed skin when the snow starts to squeak under your boots while you walk.
5. Make a snow cave first. You can take breaks from other outside activities and warm back up, change socks etc, but don't forget to add an air port, the water vapor from your breath will quickly form an ice layer and co2 can build up quickly if your entrance is constructed correctly.
6. When you're near the poles, the sun doesn't rise in the east and set in the west, it travels in a circle along the horizon. Very easy to get turned around.
7. We know you're a tourist because you look at the auroras. They're no different than clouds to the locals.
8. If you find yellow snow, you're not alone. Know the local wildlife.
Just have to say, I have the utmost respect for all you guys and the service you provided your country! I’m a Firefighter by trade in Canada and can’t get enough of your content...particularly the series when you and Rut go through TCCC. This stuff translates directly into everyday civilian life and I can personally say I’ve used tourniquets on many, many people over the years.
Keep up the outstanding work with the channel and if you ever plan to speak in Canada let me know as I’d be first in line to hear you speak and shake your hand sir! Cheers
That's awesome to hear man. Thank you for commenting and sharing that. Be safe man. Cheers
Videos like these are so underapreciated , people dont understand , that back in the day you had to spend thousands to get the kind of info you guys are providing on this channel. I truly appreciate it ! Greetings from germany
Thanks for compliment man. Cheers
My day instantly improves everytime I watch this channel
Hell yeah!
Here's an Alaskan survival tips..
Don't walk up to momma moose an try to take a selfie. Don't feed the bears. Stay away from strip clubs in Anchorage...Lol
hahahaha
haha very good advice!
Hahaha gold!!! You just won the internet with that one lol!!
you can avoid the first two by sticking to the third
One of those three reminds me of meeting Sarah Palin. Hmmm...
Binged watched every video on your channel! Started with the EDC one and just couldn’t stop! Awesome work!
Thats is awesome man. Thank you for all the support.
Hey Shawn, you and your team continue to raise the bar for quality content. Every new video of yours keeps getting better and better. By the way, I really enjoyed the TNQ Podcast with Rob O'Neill that you and your team helped film. You did a fantastic job!!! I like to see the collaboration because, I believe, both parties benefit immensely. The quality is unmatched and it is great to see Veteran groups team up and dominate. I write this as I enjoy my delicious mug of Black Rifle coffee from BRCC...
Thank you for taking the time to write that. I really appreciate the support Caleb. Cheers to you
Cheers!
Was having one of the worst days got home checked notifications saw a Shawn Ryan video my day got a whole lot better as far as the mole skin is concerned my best friend through my army days thank you again God bless be safe
That's awesome man. Thanks for watching.
Legend has it they found him face down in the river. When they turned him over they found his beard was swimming him to safety.
This is the best comment!
Bahahaha
hahahahaha true story
i started that lie.....but its true....
hahaha
The editing and cinematography done for your videos is really something else. You don't even realize how good it all is because the video is done so well! Good job to the guys behind the scenes there! And thank you for the service and realness you all give.
Man I could definitely get lost in Alaska and never care to be found that place is amazing
I'm right there with you.
Or eaten by bears kkkkkk
Until you get a minor injury(by civilized standards) and wonder if youll make it until someone finds you.
Christopher McCandless was his name............He was actually very well prepared. He ate the wrong plant. He had a guide that showed all the different types. Two of them were almost indistinguishable, unfortunately he ate the wrong one, and it killed him :(.................
highmiles 68
Doesn't matter how well prepared you are, survival is a team sport.
I'm stoked for this series. Awesome tips guys. There's something to be said for learning something the hard way, but being snowblind on a mountain is some dangerous shit. You gents sharing your experiences is gonna save some folks some unnecessary hurt.
Thank you for tuning in. Cheers
Great content as always. I like that these guys are not so serious all the time. This channel will have 500k subs in no time.
Thank you, I hope you are right.
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Looks like this is going to be a great series! I'm looking forward to it. I knew some of the stuff, but I didn't know it all. Gotta keep learning because once you stop, you're not really living, just existing. You guys help me live. Thanks!
Thank you for tuning in. Cheers
Here's a great tip I leaned from the Princeton track coach AFTER I had burned two quarter sized holes in my heals on a long distance run with NEW running shoes. I was basically crippled until I followed his sage advice: 1) clean the wounds, 2) apply two coats of liquid new skin, which WILL burn like hell but puts layers of protection over the wound 3) surround the wounds with Dr. Scholl's padded donuts 4) pack a bit of lamb's wool into the space 5) Cover entire patch with a thick adhesive tape. I could run pain free at that point and only needed to change the pad every other day. RESULT: I completed my 350 monthly MDA goal, AS PROMISED, even though this injury occurred on week one of that August. We raised $7,500 in that love run from people who pledged to me.
Great video guys! Great point about wool! I am retired Navy my self. I started as a Seabee and my 1st deployment was Adak Ak. (Aleutians) Everyone coming to the island had to go to orientation. It was hosted by the island DOD Firechief. (25yrs on the island) He stated the same, that wool was the best survival material. All old Navy uniforms were made of wool. That is the reason. Keep up the great work, and thanks for your service!!
Subscribing to Vigilance elite was probably the best decision ive made in my whole youtube career, my favorite channel!
That just made my day! Thank you
Mine too!
Hahaha
Great info. Love the button hook info also. Seems simple and like a survival 101, but my dumb butt didn’t know that! Thank you guys for your service and and can’t wait to see more videos on this survival series!! God bless y’all.
God bless you too. Cheers
Dude this channel is the best on TH-cam hands down! And thank you both for your service.
I'm so pumped for this series! Making a trail past your campsite was a minor detail I would have missed brilliant!!!!
I'm pumped... That you are pumped! haha
Just a tip for your viewing audience. Years ago when I started buying custom lineman boots, I would play hell breaking them in. An old timer I worked with told me to slip a plastic bag over each foot, put my boots on and stand in the bathtub until boots were completely soaked. Lace them up and go about my day, the wet leather would stretch and conform to my foot and alleviate the typical hot spots and pain of breaking in new leather.
I just wear them
Funnily enough, the first tip is decidedly useful for evading the ex wife! Thank you.
Hahaha My pleasure
Or your girlfriend’s ex husband ... 😉
Norse King LMAO
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Deer do the same J hook routine before they bed/lay down.
Subscribed after watching this video. These brothers are the real deal. The best survival tip ever: learn from the best, prep for the test, flush the rest.
Love this mini survival video guys! Please post more of these. I'm sure many subscribers including myself want to learn valuable techniques for urban and rural survival. Cheers guys!
Cheers
Saw you on Team Never Quit podcast other day and appreciate your honesty. I'm shit canning my ego. Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service and all the quality content. Great information on all the videos. I hope to be taking one of your classes at Vigilance Elite in the near future. By the way, I love the stories you guys talk about with the other SEALs( Team Never Quit). Keep up the work and God bless.
A lot more coming. Thank you.
Awwww, see...? Even warriors and tough guys can show sensitivity...huddle for warmth...hold hands with other dudes when the snow blindness "gets ya." I like the pace in this video, nice and laid back, but chock full of good information. The scenery is amazing, as well. Thanks, as always to you and your mates for putting this stuff out there for the rest of us.
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Thank you for your service gentlemen!
I suddenly got the urge to go on a hiking trip with my friends..
The beginning was shot amazingly! Great information, can't wait for more.
DO IT!
8:05 considering keeping ants and other critters off of your hammock rope, a nice layer of patrolium jelly near the tied end should work as well.
Idk if it's practical but it's an idea.
Thinking out of the box. I love it.
just came across this channel recently. all respect. one issue with tip about orientation. Maybe it's not so in Alaska and closer to pole, but in rest of the northern hemisphere, the Orion is only visible during winter months. In the summer Orion is below the horizon during night, so it's not really a good tip as it only works during certain months.
Yeah I just commented the same shit.
Man... the best part of this video was when Shawn was talking about snow blindness & being lead by the hand down the mountain and without missing a beat Jeff was like “& that was the first time you held a mans hand.” & obviously Shawn comes back with his own “& it won’t be the last.” - haha, that’s one of my favorite things about Vigilance Elite, no matter who Shawn introduces someone, they always have this kinda relationship... & to me, thats fucking awesome. so props to you & all your buddies.
but back to the topic... man, a LOT of people are dumb as fuck. they hiked a 2 mike trail ONE time & all of a sudden they’re trail masters. but they always forget something... & sometimes they even forget SOMEONE. anyways, dope video Shawn. hopefully there’ll be more videos from Alaska soon!
I strive for a good camaraderie on here and I'm picky about who comes on the show. Thanks for the encourageing comment man. Cheers
I spent 10 days in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and your info is good, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure man.
I'm not an arms man or military man but I just love your chanel Shawn. They always make me laugh and have great info. I always get so excited when I see new videos from you which is why I am a faithful subscriber and lover of your channel. Keep up the excellent work and I can't wait for your next video. If I may make a suggestion... I would love to see longer videos. Maybe 20 to 30 minutes long at most. Longer the better. I get so stoked when I turn them on and before I know it they end but I'm still tuning in every time. You better believe it
That's awesome man. Thank you for commenting. I try to keep it diverse as far as the firearms stuff because there is so many other topics that I am personally interested in. I'll work on the longer vids. Thanks for subing
Long time wilderness field instructor and A tip I’d add is picaridin based insect repellent like Natrapell or Sawyer is proven to be 100% as effective as deet and won’t break down synthetic fibers. Putting deet on hammocks or nylon cord/webbing WILL degrade your gear and it WILL degrade your synthetic base layers and clothes.
You can also fashion your own pair of sunglasses by getting a strip of something solid (leather or tape or even paper if it blocks the sun out) and cut slits in it. Sort of like a cartoon bandit looking thing, it'll cut way down on the light entering your eyes. That's straight from the US Army Survival Guide.
Great advise on blisters guys. Been mountaineering for 25 years and your advise is spot on.
The best LOR I ever received was at tec ( Colorado) school when I gave a safety briefing, I just said don't eat yellow snow. The entire formation laughed...my commander...not so much!
I guess the commander never got the memo. hahaha
Vigilance Elite He was incredibly uptight lol
Always some good laughs with the info and I don't believe you'll get better than from Navy Seals. This is why we tune in." Watch out where the huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow" Thanks Shawn you 'da man!
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Good stuff, solid info! That Lester River Boreal is hard to beat.
"Watch out where the Huskies go, don't you eat that yellow snow!"
Another gem from this channel, so glad I ran across it.... .the binge watching has commenced.
Youre absolutely crushing the Intros man😂😂👊
Thank you bro.
Great tips all. Your tip about Orion is a good one but that really is more applicable to the winter months. For the summer time you can find south by locating the Summer Triangle formed by Vega and Deneb. They mark the northern edge of the triangle with Altair at the southern vertex. The line from Altair to the midpoint between Vega and Deneb forms a very convenient north-south line.
Thank you again for your service. You are real-life American super heroes. Good video, very informative. Thank you for sharing the info. Good idea for a series. 👍
My pleasure, this is going to be a good one.
that tip on setting up and walking to your shelter site is priceless! Nice job.
Haha, great stuff as always. Quickly becoming my favorite channel.
That's great news!
Definitely some overlooked things. The foot care is such an issue that can shut you down. I laughed my ass off over the hand holding. Thanks for the video.
I know what you mean about breaking in your boots I've been there and never again. You're right this is going to be a great video series thanks man have a great day.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
Thank you man. Cheers
Now this is a survival tip video, straight forward no bullshit.
Thank you for the compliment man.
@@ShawnRyanShow Thank you for all the hard work you and you're team put in for these videos. It is truly amazing, you guys have been to hell and back and still talk about experiences, skills ect. Most people can't go through a quarter of the fuck up shit you guys have and still carry on day by day. Thank you all for you service and efforts and continue on your mission. I have no military experience I'm just a patriot/citizen learning shit off of TH-cam
Keep them coming my friend. Awesome Shawn!
There is a TON more coming.
Great data dump. I’ve had a Lester River Anorak for around four years now, one of my favorite pieces of kit. Friggin bomb-proof. Thin pair of liner socks under wool socks cuts down on blisters. Leuko Tape for blisters, lasts forever. Extra pair of glasses and sunglasses. Never drink yellow Gatorade after the first night in camp....
Was that when you started holding hands with dudes? That one caught me off guard and made me shoot coffee out my nose. great videos
hahaha My bad bro. hahahaha
The things no 1 talks about. Appreciate you bringing them to light.
It's a pleasure man. Cheers
Next time they should tell Shawn to show everything he has in his pockets at the start of the video and then let him go survive for 3-4 days and video it. Les Stroud style. I'd watch it. Cool video!
Hahaha Thanks for hooking me up dude.
Good episode! Awesome advise! As someone who lived up there back when Denali was still known as McKinley, I'll add another caveat to finding shelter (especially up there), don't wander aimlessly into a cave as a possible place of shelter. Typically there are very few caves and lots of critters competing to use them for shelter. And critters up in Alaska tend to be big and bad tempered.
We found that out the hard way... hahaha Just kidding. Thank you
Awesome video man! Thank you! Definitely learned something!
Thank you for the support
Hey guys, great video! I've backpacked over 1000 miles in my life, and somehow I never knew that Orion's sword points South. I usually used the edge of the big dipper that points to the North star, or lining up the points of a crescent moon to find South.
As far as insulation I heard somewhere that polyester fleece was developed by the military to be a lighter-weight alternative to wool that would still insulate when it's wet. I prefer wool a lot of the time though because fleece doesn't block wind very well so you need some kind of shell, and lots of shells are not very durable if you're around camp fires, going off-trail through the woods, climbing rocks/cliffs, etc... (although, I have an "special ops" coat that's pretty durable and does well over a nice thick fleece).
Bug spray is also a good tip. I watched a relatively small mosquito bite me straight through my jeans once, so just trying to cover everything with clothes doesn't necessarily work.
One more tip I use a lot, which I learned from someone that was in Desert Storm: In hot environments, wrap cloth or burlap around a full canteen, soak the cloth in water (unfiltered is fine) and hang it somewhere for the water to evaporate. When the cloth is dry, you'll have relatively cool water to drink.
Looking forward to more survival videos!
WOW!!! What an amazing introduction. Looks like something out of Highlander. Thank you for the continued research along with providing us with useful everyday information. Survival Tactics are top notch! As always, thank you for sharing your professionalism and experiences. Best content thus far. VE4L!!!
Jeff Reid... AKA Wolverine! 😎
Thanks bro, you're going to like Jeff he a badass but very down to earth. Great dude.
The button hook! Great tactic that is so simple that most people look past it. I learned it from hunting deer. Those wise old bucks would double back and you wouldn't know it until it was too late and they were gone. Once I figured out to stalk parallel to the trails and about 100 yards off the side my success rate skyrocketed.
No shit, there I was hiking in Denali with my airsoft m4 patrolling for the enemy, my 9volts were low but I wasn't gonna give up hope. All of a sudden I saw an abandoned snowcone stand....all they had was lemon snowcones and a battery charger....I did what any real man would do and took the lemon snowcones.
hahaha nice one
@@dhejdkdkdebjejdjdjs3523 depends on time of day and where you're at... But nice try being a smart guy.
They're all hibernating rn. Not a single mosquito out there. Kenai is a bit different than the interior, friend.
@@dhejdkdkdebjejdjdjs3523 did you get mad in your snowflake costume today after messing your drawers seeing all these "men" being men?
Or are you just pissed at the world cause your daddy touched your no no spot?
Hahaha, wow perhaps u could give us an instructional video of how u were able to keep ur composure. Glad u made it out ok, ur lucky the snow cone stand did not have some sort of booby trap, perhaps a snare trap
Foot care tip: I don't get blisters and am more comfortable after I started: 1. putting anitperspirant on my feet (just rub on the clear gel) to decrease sweating and the discomfort and skin-softening of sweaty feet and 2. (most important) wear two pairs of socks. The inner sock should be a tighter, wicking sock and the outer looser and appropriate for the season. This causes the inner sock to slip against the outer and is basically full foot mole skin. In warm weather, I wear a Large liner inside an XL liner.
Nothing beats waking up in the morning drinking a cup of coffee ☕ while watching Vigilance Elite.😎
That's awesome to hear man.
You guys have some of the best content online right now. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, we plan on it.
When I read the title I said to my self, "Self, there isn't 10 survival tips ANYWHERE that you don't know!" Then I heard the first one and I says to my self, "Self, you should grab a pen right now and take solid notes."
Hahaha That's awesome! Thank you
Fleece works similar to wool. If it gets wet you will still be warm. I use wool and fleece bl;ankets when hunting, much better than sleeping bags. throw 4 or 5 wool or fleece blankets on a cot, 4 or 5 more on top, climb in, you are warm.
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Thank you for the tips! Awesome video yet again! Thanks!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My pleasure
Real big thanks for your service. I appreciate my freedom a lot more knowing there are men like you ready to defend that. Respect
Great video..loved the button hook info
Awesome!
Good stuff as always! Can’t get enough!!You guys are awesome! Can’t wait for the videos each week. Looking forward to the arrival of my VE gear I just ordered!!!
Awesome Kevin! Thank you for the order. Cheers
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I remember deploying to SW Asia and going from jungle (black boots to new tan desert boots) blister galore!
Bad day
Obviously this is a general discussion, but VERY valuable stuff - nice humor with it, you guys are awesome THANK YOU for your service.
Looking forward to this series
Thank you
If you are using leather boots use a tonne of leather conditioner to soften the leather before you even start to wear them in!
Fair amount of respect for you boys and the training you go through before you even get near to service, you guys have to be as motivated as it gets to get through that!
Lmao I can’t take Shawn serious 😂 he’s like the most laidback man on Earth.
Hahaha, there's no other way to be bro. Cheers
Vigilance Elite honesty your reply just made my day man. 💪
No he is just dull and boring.
He's in Guinness for longest ankle to ear lobe while in the prone. Standard SOP in SEAL FM for night ops.
Ricky most seals are almost sleepy until it is time
Really digging the videos, guys. Y’all don’t try and boast about shit or make it too complicated. Simple and effective knowledge. Thanks.
Medical Lucot tape is the best thing for hotspots get it on Amazon it will stay on your feet for up to seven day even if you shower and tape early ppl as soon as you start to feel it If you wait your too late
Love this channel and those who come on the show and stuff. Much needed advice and great stories. Thanks for your service
Thank you again sir! Great info. Curious what shades your wearing. Very nice.
Born and raised in big delta Alaska my dad snd mom were homesteaders there my dad and l hunted back country a lot they arrived in Alaska 1950 l could not have done what they did l learned how to survive in Alaska from my dad best time of my life
Great topic. Looking forward to the series. Alaska is some serious shit. If you can survive out there...
Any polarized sunglasses you recommend in particular?
amzn.to/2QMof4j These guys make good stuff. That's what I wore for this series.
Thanks for sharing. I’m enjoying what you guys are doing. I’ve been looking for new SEAL content and I’m glad you two are doing something new and different.
Shawn kinda looks and sounds like bam margera
DEVMAR 3815 Lmao facts
LOL true
Thank you I was jus scrolling down to say that lmfao
"I'm shawn ryan and welcome to jackass"
Bam Margera looks like Shawn more like it.
A tip to better use the Moleskin. Cut a square to cover half an inch past the blister on every side. Cut a hole in the middle the size of the blister and put that on, leaving the blister exposed via the hole. Then, cut a second square to cover the first square perfectly. This creates a better friction barrier for the blistered area and will help the blister heal more quickly. It uses more moleskin, but the stuff is super lightweight so why not carry more? I buy the bigger packs and pre-cut some into 2" squares. Kinesiotape works great for friction reduction as well and sticks to skin very well.
Thank you!! you guys are awesome!
Cheers Jason
I know the big dipper and the North star. I dont know Orion’s belt. Another tip for northern climates, moss will only predominantly grow on the North side of a dead tree or on Cedar trees.
Yellow snow, don’t eat it lol ha!!! Great information!!!! You guys are right, those are invaluable information thank you. This video & series will be kick ass & funny!!!!
I wish it was already next thrusday so I could delete the other one.
Man this channel has grown quick, congratulations!!! Also thank you Shawn for all the great info!!! Please keep em coming, you guys are Badass and American as they come!!! 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
Shawn, just found you a couple months ago. Subscribed here and IG. I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate what you are doing. I heard your podcast on TNQ last week, awesome!. I've learned in life that real success and happiness are helping others, and you are doing just that. I commend you. Thank you for your service and again for what you are doing here. The videos and IG posts are great, keep up the good work!
Good stuff. Appreciate this vid.
Thank you
Wearing a sock liner before putting on wool blend socks will help with hot spots and blisters. The liner slips within the wool sock avoiding skin tearing on extremely long hikes.