@@santiagojamesm896 At 3:19? That's a Bug-Out roll. Canadian Prepper designs and makes those himself. They're on his website and they're $150-$200. (I don't know if you're new to the channel, or if you're a regular and are just being sarcastic.)
Honestly, you can't go wrong with a K-Bar knife. Mine has survived 22 years in the military, including two combat tours. And 9 more years in the Middle East. I use it for everything and it's still going strong.
In regards to the blankets, go for the 100% wool. That "scratchy feel" you get from them isn't bad; you'll get use to it fast. Also the complete wool blankets are better because they're fire resistant. Could wrap yourself in one and run through a fire if you had to.
Reference books for emergency medicial treatment, edible plants(for your area) and bushcraft survival book. Knowledge lasts forever but TIME STEALS EVERYTHING.
@@j.desoto5870 no, get the books, learn and you won't need to carry all day, just keep for reference if you can, tear put important pages if u cannot store them.
Great recommendations. My mom has a book, I can’t remember the name of it but I will ask her and come update the post. The title of the book is more or less implying “The lost ways of our great grandparent”! It contains everything your talking about & it even breaks it down by regions so you aren’t looking for plants that don’t natively grow in that area. Other than all the plants it has hundreds of outdoor life hacks like how to make bowels, silverware, jewelry etc! It’s truly a 1 stop idea book for the end of times. Everything in it can be created or found without any modern day technology. The thing that impressed me the most in this video was that 1st rope. But wouldn’t it make a lot more sense to just have 2 of them. Have your para cord you aren’t Destroying & then having all those inner cords already available not Inside the para cord. The outside of the paracord is what takes up the majority of space anyways. So if you had the insides already gutted out if the para cord it might weigh a total of 1/4th of a pound max I would think. I like the concept of what they are doing here. But this is more of an “If the end of times comes Cord you can cut it and use all these amazing things”, I Stead of “It’s the end of times and I will need all those things inside of it but I also want a cord that isn’t all cut up & destroyed in order to catch fish & set snares etc Great idea! But I think this cord lacks what we are looking for. This cord is a cord that you would take with you & put in your truck or take camping for. For a pepper who truly wants to have everything they need you are going to have a small thing of fishing line for certain. You are going to have a collapsible fishing Rod even if it’s a tiny one, and you are going to have large hooks for limb lines & also grabbing/snagging massive fish by dragging the bottom of rivers. I feel these things here are what city folks need. Not all but some. People like us that live in the country, we have an idea of where we will go set up camp & hide if we need to leave our house. We live on a farm. But if we needed to escape a tyrannical government & their forces far out number who we have at the farm, you are going to flee to fight another day & to keep the women & children protected & hidden. So for people like my family who has a farm in the middle of no where, what we will do is go find a place in the surrounding national Forrest. Which we are surrounded by with no other private property that borders us! The national forest goes 6 East miles in 1 direction before you reach a state park that is publicly assessable , and then 4 mile north , 0.1 mile west to hit another house on the other side of the highway. And then approximately 15-20 miles south before you would run into other private property. So it’s all heavy Forrest & a pretty great canopy even in the winter time do yo the side of the oak trees in the area. So to get to my point, we are going to go bury everything we need miles away from the house in the wood. It won’t be off of any man made or game trails that others might follow into the woods , we will put it in places that the normal person wouldn’t want to walk due to the terrain. We will busy fishing poles, food, antibiotics, ammo, and a couple guns. Not many. Just a cheap pistol, a cheap but reliable AR’s, and most importantly a 12ga shotgun. The reason for that shot gun is because if you can’t get smokeless reloading pellets or powder we ordered the chemicals to make old fashioned black Powder. It’s super easy & only 3 ingredients. Charcoal, potassium nitrate & sulfur. That’s all you need. We also got 100lbs of lead that was refurbished and melted down into little bars & relapsing shotgun shells compared to rifle ammo is easy. And although it won’t work incredibly well, a shot gun will fire on homemade black powder & give you enough velocity that it could be used to hunt or self defense if you had to. Not ideal but this is prepping after all. Also, the black powder burn rate is controlled by how soft or hard the charcoal wood is you use. Pine is super fast , walnut/oak burns mich slower so you can have a tiny pouch of it that can be used to start fires with a single spark igniting it. I know I got off in the weeds. We are just into this shit. Great video. But for people in the country that live near Forrest service or government land, or even your own land that is heavily wooded and deep into the Bush , it’s by far the best to have a bug out hide out already built and ready. Get $1000 in lumber & build you a 300 SQ/foot hide out & then water proof it & cover that shit in rhino liner & throw brush & , sticks & leafs all over it before the rhino liner dries. We used this method for my sons little fort In the woods. That rhino liner does so many things. 1 it water proofs it. 2 it make your structure 3x more durable & able to weather any storm. Works as an Insulator. For the bug out fort I would get extremely thin insulation that is not a bright color for that extra layer of heat but it will go on the inside of the structure away from the elements. The rhino liner protects it from getting wet. If you don’t want to buy the lumber or spend that much. You can literally use wood from the Forrest. I would take the time to actually cut down 5 inch diameter trees & use nails to build the frame & then you can cover the frame in tons of branches using cord to secure it. You don’t need the twigs to cover all aspect of it, just enough to be able support the tarp you will wrap the structure. And then you will rhino liner the tarp & add in your camouflage before it dries. It’s a blast building things like this. We have a backhoe so I am Going to have my step dad dig down 6 feet or so so I can have our structure protected by the earth & then the roof will be almost ground level making it nearly impossible to spot. This will also help with infrared cameras from above if you make sure to put a whole lot of insulation on top to where the inside of the structure heat is not causing the earth above to be warmer. You would need a full 6 inches of dirt on the roof in order for it to it be spotted from the sky. You need to create a hand written map of water sources no matter how dirty that are within a few miles in all directions & whether or not they appear to have frogs, turtles or fish. Get some “life straws” 2 for each family member. Everyone keeps a life straw around their neck & it allows you to drink from any source even if it’s full a parasites .
People that were in the military cringe when they hear something is “mil-spec” because that doesn’t mean it’s quality it means it’s made by the lowest bidder lol.
I cringe when people try to sound knowledgeable by implying that mil-spec "just" means made by the lowest bidder. Yes, it is made by the lowest bidder who agreed to produce the item according to and with materials specified in the contract.
@@adstaton8461 obviously you have never been active duty or you would know how often that shit breaks and you have to replace it with a longer lasting alternative you bought yourself
About 16 years ago I came across a free 17' trailer full of garbage. Cleaned it out and found an original Leatherman with its sheath. After cleaning it up it's a permanent part of my gear. Love your channel, keep sharing!
What're the dimensions of that blanket? I have an old army wool blanket I got from my grandpa, never thought of lining it. That would make it much more of everything good.
hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover survival storage try Franaar Spies Control Formula (just google it ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
I have to say this was a really nice video that covered all of the essentials needed in an SHTF scenario. I carried an Alice pack in the Marines and even though it stood up fine it also digs into you after a while (depending on load, and we didn't have frames). In addition to a wool blank, a military poncho liner is light and quite warm.
EXCELLENT VIDEO There is one thing that I have never seen anyone mention. EVER. It should last good five years with only a little drop in performance. Hell, buy a couple of them. They will probably outlast your Life expectancy. What is it?… … it’s an inexpensive self winding wrist watch! No batteries. Use it for cooking food, estimating amount of daylight coming or going. Everything! Save your search time and just buy inexpensive automatic Seiko watches!
WOW, an actually completely useful, knowledgeable, detailed but not too long survival video that has real stuff in it no one knows about. From the bottom of my heart ❤👌👊, thank you.
DropForgedSurvival The bow still rules the World in many ways. When stealth is required, it can’t be beat. I’ve heard that on Kodiak Island, when a hunter shoots an elk, the bears will run to the sound of the shot to steal the carcass. I imagine hunting in a post-apocalyptic world will have the same danger everywhere. Just not from bears.
I have one as well. Splendid investment. I'm trying to see if I can have the center piece rebuilt. Have a notch in it where the arrow rests so it's more in love me with my string like my recurves. Rather than shoot like a longbow. Anyone else thinking it needs that? I saw they have a new version like that but for 600
Extra socks is extremely underrated item. Wet socks will ruin everything and can be dangerous. People will trade anything even their leatherman for a pair of dry or fresh socks
I would select 3 more items - as 13 is my lucky number ;-) 11. A Victorinox Swiss Army knife (whatever model you prefer). Lasts generations. Ask MacGyver for what exactly you can use it ... 12. A small self locking plier like the Knipex Cobra 125 or 150, if not bigger. Lasts at least two lifetimes and is handy as hell - e.g. if you take a hot pot out of the fire with your leatherman you will always burn your fingers, but not with a Knipex since the head is bended, keeping your hands out of the heat. 13. A simple stainless steel mug (size fitting to your bottle or bigger). Lasts hundreds of years. Can serve as mug, cooking pot, digging tool or whatever else you intend to do with it ... but ey, never go out without having a mug with you ;-D
Interesting list. I would replace the firebox though with a Kelly Kettle cooking system. Boils faster, cooks better & has more adaptability. Only downside is its big & bulky. My Basecamp is almost 25yrs old & is used every week but looks new. The smaller trekker is almost 8yrs old, used daily & also looks new.
Firebox can use multiple fuel sources; they just weren't shown here. 2 or more kits can cook larger items, & now there's a modular version that can be configured in multiple ways. There's also the much lighter titanium versions, the Nano, & more.
Most surprising tool I have bought in the last 5 years is the Fiskars hatchet. In fact it was bought for me and I had a Hultafors hatchet at the time but figured I ought to try it out at least, (didn't want to offend the gift giver). This thing is absolutely amazing as it retains its edge really well, reacting well to stones and sharpening files and has a slight wedge to the shape which makes it split grain as well as any defined splitting axe I have owned. Very versatile tool. Agree with your assessment of the awesome Firebox. Great video and a rare subscription added. Thank you. I love Canada. Spent some great times there around Medicine Hat and Calgary in the 80's.
I love stuff like this. My top of the line leatherman tool seemed expensive, but it still looks and works as well as it did ten years ago when I bought it. I would rather buy something that lasts instead of cheap junk.
Hey man, one thing survivalists often forget to mention is a good pair of military grade boots. Shoes nowadays break up after few miles, and what keeps your feets dry and safe is one of the most important things in your whole equipment, that'll able you to reach miles away.
I would like to give a warning about that - standard issue boots generally don't hold up well to heavier individuals, and some have very hard soles that are awful on anything slick or icy. They can usually be found very cheap on ebay or facebook though. Can also look for aftermarket used military boots but those are really hit or miss and are more specific to different types of feet.
The Solo Stove Lite doesn't collapse but it only weighs 9 oz, burns much more efficiently and produces less smoke and ash than Firebox for about the same price. It also has a bottom that stays cools while burning and contains the ash.
I would add....practice before it happens...don't wait until you have to do it...You can practice close to home where you have a fall back position. I have seen people go out in the bush and they break out their camping gear and the stuff is still in the box from the store...they have never set their tent before they got there. Never tried to start a fire with just a knife and a flint..etc etc. - COMPASS and know how to USE IT. ONE real good belt knife with a fixed blade
I have owned a TOPS Tahoma Field Knife for 3, going on 4, years. I. LOVE. IT. Yes, when you're in your comfy home it "seems like" a large clunky knife, but when you're actually in its element and using it for what it was designed for, oh man, it's awesome. I paid something like $250 for it when the only option for the handle scales was that stupid looking orange micarta crap. When I found out black was an option, I sent my knife back to TOPS, they changed out the scales, and sent it back to me in just under two weeks! Very pleased with their service! It is an heirloom quality piece of gear, and I won't lie, I did "cry" once when I initially purchased it, but I have zero regrets. I even spent an year doing an experiment I called EDC the TFK. Fantastic knife. Oh, and if you're going to get one, definitely get it with the sharpened secondary edge. No serrations! Thanks, love your videos.
addendum: a firearm. And I don't care about "laws." All living organisms, humans included, are entitled by Nature herself to defend themselves from other hostile organisms. And since humans lack teeth and claws or even some of the simple chemical defense of lower life forms, including some means of "powerful" self defense satisfies the inner mandate to survive. mic drop.
I carry a Swiss army knife, or two, my Leatherman, a magnesium and flint fire-starter, a small sharpening stone, a head light, (USB rechargeable), and a solar powered battery pack to recharge the light. And that's just what's in my pockets, not including my pack. ;)
I have a Leatherman wingman. Boy, such a piece of crap. The blade gets lose, but none of the one hand use on the other tools, like described in the video. Here in Europe, virtually none of the warranties are valid. If I had to buy a multitool now, I would probably go with Gerber, to see if it's any better.
I have some of these items , but not as high quality as yours , but I am 70 , and they will get me through . Most of the people around me , have no plans , not even extra food . They refuse to listen , thinking the government FEMA , will take care of them . So thank you for your videos , I've learned so much from them. Please keep making more .
This may sound odd but one of the best purchases I ever made was a diving compass. It has a body made from dense rubber which is intended to keep it buoyancy neutral which also makes it extremely rugged. OK it's heavy compared to a regular compass but I've had it near 30 years already. It's my backup compass as I also have a Russian military sighting compass. Not as nice as a UK or US one and a little heavier but very rugged too. Basically it's not possible that both will break. I also have an emergency compass in a pocket in case I get separated from the other two. I consider that one disposable as it's plastic framed. The other item I have had for years is a 750ml titanium cup with lid. It doubles as a 1 person cook pot. Light as anything and it's lasted 20+ years too.
@@shawncrowson1048 You cant buy the one I got any more as it has not been made for about two decades. However this is similar: www.decathlon.co.uk/mares-compass-clip-id_8360605.html
I have a classic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife that I attached as a Keychain to my car keys so that I have a number of simple tools attached to the thing I'm least likely to lose or leave somewhere (my car keys) Any more involved tools/mess kits/etc. are kept in my main pack. For warmer climates a military poncho liner is much lighter than a wool blanket and dries much more quickly if it rains and can be had for very inexpensive prices and they last forever. This is a very good video and definitely got me thinking about ways to improve my backpacking kit
The fancy paracord seems pretty consumable. I'd rather have all parts sourced separate in a canvas sack of "cordage n wire" than to have to disassemble and wind up all the leftovers when I just needed one part out of the wrap.
I think the idea is that you have many options to create solutions for whatever your immediate problem is.. but then I’m a sucker for imaginative gimmicks
absolute last ditch effort bullshit. If you're at the point of taking apart your last possession- a wad of paracord- for fishing line and tinder, you have already failed to prepare. I'll take the hit on having stored a 100yd spool of fishing line, and dedicated fire making materials, as well as "regular" cordage.
GSI outdoor's steel mug with folding handle, which is a perfect fit with Klean Kanteen 1180 ml widemouth bottle. I dress the kanteen with a a black sock to prevent scratching, and it also helps if you want to cool your water a bit. They go together in the same pouch.
Here's one optional prep that I recently did that I think everyone should do before it isn't an option anymore. I took all of my family digital photos that I've been meaning to print and I ordered prints. I know it's not a necessity, but I know I would really miss having them if I couldn't have the option to see or access them in SHTF. If you think about it, on the TV series "Alone," one of the precious items the participants are allowed to bring in adition to their carefully selected 10 items is one single photo of family / friends. 😄
You're talking like in a SHTF situation, only printed pictures would be available. Not true. I have upwards of 10,000 high def pictures in my smart phone. I have a variety of solar powered power banks. If I am living in a cave or self made habitat somewhere out in the middle of nowhere, my power banks can all be charged via solar power. With that, I will have access to my smart phone. Sure, the phone can't make calls (no one alive to talk with) and can't access the internet (no longer exists) but the phone itself has endless other useful functions, like being a compass, a flashlight, a calculator, and many others. Of course, it can be used to display my precious pictures. Would my pictures be lost forever if my phone died? Nope. I have all the pictures redundantly backed up on several micro SD cards, which, at 256 gigs, hold as many pictures and videos as I want. I also have back up phones. Just plug the micro SD card into the new phones, and I can still see all of my pictures and videos.
@@Ironfangzu Good point. I also have a similar setup. But there's nothing like having a printed picture or photo album handy to look through. For example, we like to have actual photo albums on the coffee table people can look through rather than an electronic device. Technology can never quite replace having an actual picture of a loved one.
I went to the SAS bow website, that's nice, I'm getting it! It's perfect, and a guy that works for the company even took down a wild bore with it!! Thankyou for the tips, always love your videos!!!
@@OwenMichtofen-rx5yz ikr. Honestly the thing I was most interested in was the wool blanket as it was the one thing that didn't feel like he was pushing making commissions on.
Without watching the video, I bet I can name a few. - Cutting/hunting/etc... implements (Knives, Hatchets, etc...) - Fire starting implements. (Fero. rod, flint & steel, magnifying lense, etc...) - Good quality blanket (wool) - Cooking implements (cooking toolware) - Survival Cordage - Navigation tools (map, compass, watch, etc...) - Seeds for planting & gardening. (Practically last you forever if you take care of them correctly.)
Get'cha a small steel garden shovel (it's about the same size spade as the collapsible ones) and take the handle off it,buy a cotter pin and use this to attach the spade and handle,easier to attach to the outside of the pack.
I bought the fire box and the five joy e-tool last year- I'm gonna tell you that they are supreme and highly worth the extra cost. Great, great tools. I actually keep them both in the same molle bag with a farro rod and some tinder jammed in to make it a grab&go bag for setting out for an afternoon in the woods
I had a ww2 folding shovel that I cut an aggressive saw ebge into. I was cross country packing and got mugged by 3 knife wielding men in Chicago. Intinctivly I drew that shovle. It was enough to stop an attack. I was 19 then I'm 40 now and still feel safe with a good shovel today.
A good list. Agree with eight out of ten. I broke 2 Leatherman multi-tools in three years time. But I’ve been carrying and using a Victorinox Swiss Tool X for over ten years and it’s still good as new. And nobody will ever convince me that ANY folding shovel is better than my 25 year old Spetznaz shovel. 😉
Aj Fer The first one was a gift. I broke the saw while cutting a notch in a 1X4 at work. Leatherman replaced that one, and about a year later I broke that saw cutting a piece of oak. Since then I’ve learned to be a bit more gentle when sawing with such a small blade. 😉
@@Leviathan-mj8gi I've broken three of them! They were given to me by my company as work tools. My company replaced them. But the third time I said I didn't want any replacement! I would do just fine with other tools. Six months later the company announced that they thought the leatherman was sub standard too expensive and would not be buying any more! ....I guess even a government agency gets wise after a while. But it took purchasing over 2000 of them before they got smart!
@@margaretadler6162 If you've broken three of them, then you're the problem. I mean seriously, what on the Leatherman are you managing to break? The knife? The bottle opener? The phillips screwdriver? How are you accomplishing this? Try using the appropriate tool for the job.
If you remember that the leatherman is a light duty tool with multiple options, and not a replacement for your toolbox, it is an amazing piece. Any tool pushed beyond it designed functions will fail. I am hard on tools and have had mine for nearly 10 years. Misused, any tool can break (except maybe an original K-Bar lol). If you have broken the same tool more than once and there hasn’t been a recall for a manufacturing reason, then I suspect user error...
Having rucked a lot of miles in austere/combat scenarios in the Army, the Alice pack was hands down my favorite. Not plastic frame that can break. No webbing that can snag on limbs. It's simple, rugged, and can be semi comfortable. It's a no frills ruck. Another item I love is a canteen and canteen cup. You can quickly boil water in it. It's lightweight and your canteen fits in it so it takes up virtually no room. A great tool is a small 22 LR rifle. Lightweight and perfect for small game. A 550 round pack weights about 4 pounds. Yes it's ammo dependent, but 550 rounds will last A LONG TIME.
Yes a Ruger 22 LR with a scope, it’s the rifle I learned how to shoot as a young kid. Loved it so much that I got one after I became an adult. Fairly accurate within 100 yds. Sure there are much better choices for protection but it’s perfect for hunting small game such as squirrels and rabbits.
Good List! Please add: 2 Pairs of Wool Blend Socks, 1 Ruggedized Army Binoculars, 1 Military Sun/Wind/Smoke Goggles, 1 Water Sil-coc Key, 2 Climbing -rated D-rings, 1 Gore-Tex Waterproof Bivvy, An Extra Wool Blanket, 1 File for the Curved & Straight edges, 1 Pair of Waterproof/Snakeproof Boots, 1 Pair of Leather Gloves w/Wool Inserts, 1 Wool Watch Cap or Balaclava, 2 Medium Steel Traps, 1 Parang Machete, 1 Roll of 1 x 19 Snare Wire, 1 Pair of Hand Cuffs & Keys, 2 Large Mouse Traps, 1 Heavy Duty Nail Clippers, and 1 High Visibility Safety Vest. I wanted to add a Bolt Cutter but thought it would be too heavy..
Actually you can save some money on the multitool by getting a Gerber. I had one last me for 5 or 6 years of heavy duty rugged camping, hiking, backpacking and day to day work before I retired it to a bag for storage and eventually lost. My last Gerber was stolen out of my truck, but they are considerably cheaper, but just as good.
My only problem with Gerber is that it's only for rugged terrain. Leather craft (?) looks more useful to little old me. I guess I'll have to get both Gerber and Leathercraft, if there's still time and $$ for me.
Have had a large ALICE pack for years. Use it regularly and it is still holding up very well. The large pack holds a lot of gear and keeps going no matter what I have put it through.
The old "E" tool will always be my favorite, it can dig, it can chop, it can be used as a weapon, but most importantly it folds in a way to end squatting or hanging your arse over a downed tree when nature calls.
@@mikha007 fold the shovel to 90°, place the blade on the ground, rest your ass on the handle. It's more comfortable than just squatting or trying to hang over a downed tree when talking a crap. Make sure the point of the shovel is pointing away from the drop zone. Don't want to shit on your shovel.
When it comes to a Leatherman, always be thinking name brand big "L", not little "l" in reference to generic Leatherman-style multi tools. I've used knock-offs in the past and they have rusted, had trim pieces fall off, or have had the handles bend together when too much squeezing force was applied. Also, for customization you can color-fill certain parts of the lettering.
Check out the Hoffman Richter HR-100 13 in 1 extra heavy duty multi tool. We were issued other multi-tools in Specops, including the Leatherman models, but none of those compare to the HR-100 in ruggedness, heft, special features like spring loaded locks on all the tools, really nice Cordura belt holster. This tool is just amazing!!! Highly recommend.
I broke my Leatherman after 4 years of farm use. Replaced it with a cheap Ozark trail multi tool from Walmart 5 years ago while I got the Leatherman repaired. Still using the Ozark every day and abusing it. I even use it as a hammer sometimes. Aluminum scales are dented but nothing is broken.
@@fracturedhearts3734 The cast iron skillet will give you micro amounts of iron for your health keeps your body able to build healthy blood- ever hear of iron poor blood.
little late to this video but I highly recommend a sog multi tool . I bought one in 2010 before I deployed and I'm still using it . it has been on my belt for 12 years and still looks brand new. I've used it for work, automotive, outdoors, you name it.
Thank you for this! Just starting at this and if I'm gonna spend the money, I wanna make sure it's worth it. This is a great list to start with. God bless, stay humble.
How about the clamptite wire tying tool? It is great for erecting short/longer term structures, fixing/reinforcing tools, making camp seats/tables, animal traps, first aid stretchers, rafts and a ton of other uses...
I dislike the scratchiness of most kinds of wool, but I got a queen-sized 100% alpaca wool blanket, and I absolutely love it, no problems whatsoever. It's also a generously sized queen, bigger than most synthetic queen blankets. This means that if I have the time to grab it & have the vehicle to carry its bulk in a bugout situation, I am 100% grabbing it. Otherwise, it and me will be happily bugging in.
I chose the Solo Stove Titan and Pot 1800 over the Firebox after looking very closely at the Firebox. Whilst the Firebox folds down and there is a space saving, the Solo Stove Titan is half the weight at barely over 1lb (16.6oz) ... adding the nesting Solo Pot 1800ml, weighing in at 12.05oz the two units combined come in at 1bl 18! Both are still under the weight of the Firebox, both nest together and can fit more items inside with the Solo Stove having a far superior burning efficiency ( Secondary Burn with Airflow and Ashpan ) - Cooking Ring built in and Wire Grate that keeps any ash from making contact with the ground. The entire Stove unit is superior to the Firebox - the only benefit of the Firebox is the folding space saving capacity. As regards Folding Entrenching Tool, as long as you stay away from the Chinese and repro junk and stick to legit Ex Military items from British, Dutch, German, Austrian and the U.S - they are bomb proof and last for years. I have an ex Dutch army Tri-Fold and it is a tank.
Solo stove is expensive fir brand only. Build your own. I bought a very large well made lobster pot, and a smaller one and watched diy videos. My total cost for a thicker well made 19" diy solo stove 48.00. Easy to make. The size u have..u can make out of 58 Oz coffee cans. Hang them by a carabiner on your pack. But they make alit of noise. I bought a stainless steel butane camp stove. Than I made my solo stove..also to use for camp fire. But I bought that collapsible v style stove firewood or charcoal...large one at walmart..30.oo. can't depend on butane or propane. Will be sold out. I LOVE SOLO STOVES OR DIY BUT IN THE END, they are fir camping casually r home. Are u really going to carry that around if shtf?
I own a lot of rucks including top of the line brand molle gear but I still use my 80s vintage alice the most when it comes to heavy humping in the wilderness. Why? no frills capacity, bombproof durability, and cost effectiveness (like, easily replaced). Plus, it CAN be pimped up (for molle pouches, velcro panels, rain/ghillie cover, sternum strap, upgraded ergo shoulder straps, fastex buckles, etc.). It is a great and proven platform.
@Timothy Mckee I use an odin 75 + pouches from Karrimor SF as my home based emergency pack at present. I want to have another robust pack in the boot/trunk that can also survive use on an atv/side by side, hopefully the 4000 will do the job. Thanks
I would recommend one of these. Ka- bar Becker BK9, BK7 or BK2 any one of these knives would be an AWESOME addition to anybody's S.H.T.F. bugout bag. Heck I use my BK9 and or my BK2 anytime I need to chop or do some outdoor woods work.
If you can grab an authentic gurka kukri they're a great all-round hacker with some knife properties. We get quite a few in antique and surplus stores in the UK, what with the Nepalese gurkas being a branch of the British army. They still carry their iconic kukris to this day, which is a testament to it's capabilities out in the bush.
But remember to draw it right out of the sheath. It will lay your palm open and you won't know about it until the blood drips on your tin cup.
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The most portable and essential thing to have will always be the training that you prepare yourself with. The second will be the will to persevere, all of this will mean nothing without the tools, or the imagination to improvise them to fit your situation. A bow or fish hook means nothing if you lack essential knowledge of your quarry and its habits.
@@aduenamz2569 Your not wrong though, you can claim a bunker is nuke-proof. But even if it's not, noone will ever file a claim it failed to protect them from a nuke.
😂 You already know that as a Prepper, you will be instrumental in building a naw, fairer, Al colors all Faiths and sexual orientation, if born that way. An equal Society that encourages people to become more closer to God and, you know. Good comment
I've had the same Maglite for around 30 years. Its been dropped off cliffs, fallen out of rafts into water, and even run over. It has debts and the color's faded, but it still works like a champ!
I carry a few critical things on my keychain: 1) small titanium flashlight, 2) a brass whistle, 3) brass medicine fob. 4) a miniature titanium knife that doesn’t look like a knife, 5) a Tiger Claw for opening bottles and cans. 6) a micro ink pen. I usually carry a small CRKT pocket knife that’s cleaver shaped and I keep a Fresnel lens in my wallet. If you’re truly in an emergency, situation, then you might only have your EDC , your wallet, and possibly a cell phone. If I don’t have them, then I feel almost naked. As far as devices, I keep both a fire extinguisher and a rope style come-along used for moving heavy things in my truck. I helped save a couple from losing their brand new VW Bug from an engine fire with the fire extinguisher. Best to keep emergency supplies in your vehicle, but from car thieves.
@@ApocGuy I totally have the same question how did this fella break a cold steel . nicer had that problem slight nicks my fault rock and a occasionally a fence .but never break.
I love the Solo Stove Lite. Everything that you need is there. No unfolding which will create a wear and tear. The beauty is no scorching of the ground or the picnic table, It leaves no trace especially when you are in hiding
Having a zippo lighter or survival matches or both really are always a good addition to your kit or edc , I have a trench style bullet lighter made out of an old zippo and it's awesome , however for long term survival i'd go with a ferro rod cause it lasts longer and you'll be able to start a fire pretty easily using one , especially if you get used to using it
a kelly kettle is a very interesting thing, the reasons why i've never bought one (though I've considered it multiple times) comes down to 2 things: limited use-case (primarily to boil water, there are grilling attachments but reviews on that are kind of mixed), and the price is kind of high. whereas the firebox is cheaper and more versatile. i think though if you take money out of the question and you always plan to eat meals that just add boiling water (or you only intend to take it on hikes where you make tea or something) you can't go wrong.
@@johnmoss4624 First off they have a handle. They make hot water with very little fuel. Plus a pan . Yes there is a cost. Do you need a fancy chopping knife?
P38 can opener! About $0.50 and I have carried one for over 50 years and it is as good as new. I have it on my key ring! I have carried it with me starting about 1960! I have used it as a screwdriver can opener and some other things.
@Jack Luck I fly all the time and no one has said anything about it. Maybe they have not really looked at it. But I fly and TSA has not said a thing. I don't know what what they are doing most of the time. Anyone that wants to do something can and they will not stop it all they are doing is make it look like they are doing something.
@Jack Luck I have my on a key ring with a folding bottle opener. I fly 4 to 6 times a year and they have not said a thing. Maybe they think you are trying to hide it. I carry it in my pocket and take it out and put it in the tub with all the other things I carry.
The Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel, IMHO, will take place of, weigh less than the Nata chopper and the Fivejoy shovel and cost less than the combination. While it won't chop quite as well as the Nata, i t will easily outperform the Fivejoy. It is modeled after the Spetznaz Combat shovel, can be had on Amazon for less than $50. I like the idea of a wool blanket as a good down and dirty survival cover. I have a couple Alice packs....they work. I have been toying with the idea of a Firebox Nano......... Thanks for sharing.
Great list. One I would suggest is the Gerber Strongarm. For the price, it is amazing. Have abused mine for years and I have one for each of my packs. I am not a Gerber fan, honestly, but this one is an exception. Plus, did I mention the price? It's important to wage the "toughness per price ratio"..
How much is it? I'm a female prepper. Looking for something affordable but if I need to get a new blade replacement easy to find. I saw locally at a closeout store a handsaw by Gerber. 30.00. Is it worth it? Was just looking at he suggested..love the silky Nada, zuba and Gomboy..but I can't afford it all. Thinking of Def getting the Gomboy fir camp wood stove stuff, want the Nada, but to much. Is Gerber as good?
I can respect your list but need my Swiss Army knife (I’ve had for 30 years), compass, ceramic sharpening rod or puck, and flint/steel or rod for fire starting are “must haves” on anyone’s list. In addition, to gear one must have the hands on knowledge to use their items from their “ must have or essentials” list.... practice, practice, practice with your essentials ! Gear doesn’t help much if haven’t taken the time to Become familiar with it.
I have some of that gear. I have carried a Swiss Victorinox multitool for 10 plus years. One of the best that I have carried. Great video. I really like the stove.
Would the Granfors Bruks wildlife hatchet be good enough? I'm looking for a smallish hatchet that is small enough to hike with and the 15 cm makes a big difference.
@@goef3281 My opinion the Fiskars Hatchet might be a better "value"... It is far less money has a lifetime warranty and since it is smaller is less likely to be damaged but very functional.
Good list. The Leatherman and e-tool are at the top of my list. I’d add a heavy duty poncho and a reliable firearm. I prefer using canteen cups over water bottles for heating up water.
The best canteen cups are the old stainless steel WWII Gi cups with the rugged flip-and-lock L handle. The newer aluminum cups with the wire handles are crap.
Just my humble opinion, I would highly recommend a full Hudson Bay style wool blanket. Even antique if you can get it. It’s much thicker than the one shown. 2 other items from my experience in SE Alaska. Full body long john woolies, wool socks, and hi grade heavy duty poncho rain suit and rain pants. Hip waders. I’ve worked out in the open in a sub zero sleet storm with nothing but Woolies and and a rain suit. I really agree with your video. IMHO you hit all the right notes. Thanks a lot
Well, that's where being a human and the most intelligent creature on the planet advantage comes in handy. You can carve sticks and make them sharp and use for arrows of course if you run out.
Then you got to learn how to shoot it... Another 100 arrows lol. A knife on a stick as a spear would be My choice and use bait under a tree while I wait up top.
Braided dacron fishing line is not for sharp toothed fish. If anything, it's less resistant to nicks from sharp/jagged surfaces. I know this because I use it often. It's stronger than mono due to the braid. It's also more wind resistant and more visible.
Believe it or not, several of those new garage mounted motion detector solar lights. It's about half the size of the fire box...Just strap it to your backpack and let it charge while you're hiking to your safe place...Then set them up around your camp site about 50-100 yards out.
During the Obama years I was a unemployed welder.Homeless for 3 years.i lived out of my backpack.Good boots.socks.flashlight.neosporin.fork knife spoon.lighters.and a screw in wall socket for power.never tell anyone where you sleep.and stay away from the camps.most important thing is to stay active.Vollenteer at a church or soup kitchen.stay sober and clean and the Lord will protect you through warnings and insight...trust you,r gut feelings..no guns.Trust God.
My God may have wanted me to learn to not judge people.or maybe how to be generous and give from the heart.I spent most of my days on the street trying to help others.So,yeah He might have been ok with it..No harm done..Alot of good friend,s and fine memories from that time.So,yes..God Bless..
Haven't read it all but a survival manual that identifies edible vegetation and other stuff might be a good choice, maybe something like the S.A.S. one?
Steel wool and a 9v battery.....great fire starter. Also when in Bear country and with a friend I carry bacon grease. When attack is imminent I smear the bacon grease on my friends back and run.
This is the real deal. He is the most prepared person I’ve seen on TH-cam. He would probably be the only one that survive. I gotta check out his website.
My bike trailer that can be towed behind bikes, pulled by hand, or dog - it's all about moving as much as possible, & I don't wanna carry a Solo Youkon stove on my head for obvious reasons😉
I can also see the use of a sled - even a cheap one in various conditions. Also can use to bring out game or to transport someone who is ill or hurt. Even a small children's plastic sled could be useful in many situations. Realbigmonkey1 has a couple of nice vids on bike trailers he has built.
I had a leatherman from Gerber. Still have it, BUT, the blade broke and they had discontinued that model and I could NOT get a replacement for it... if you decide to get a multitool be sure you understand they're not made for a lot of tasks and if you drop them when open certain parts CAN BREAK... I don't recommend a multitool, if you're going to be out in the woods it's likely you won't be using a screw driver or an very small knife that you don't already have in the form of a pocket knife...
Have the berghaus crusader 90+20 , that thing is versatile and bombproof with enough space to carry my house on my back. Another thing that is going to last me forever are my twin BD aluminum trailsport 2 trekking poles that have proven themselves very durable. I add onto that a lightweight stormproof shelter tent that can be built using these trekking poles(this can be the Lanshan if you go for the cheapest option or the X-mid, tarptent or Zpacks), won't save me from acid rain but its invaluable in mountains or other environments where shelter-building is a problem and in the event that I need spend some time in said shelter to wait out bad weather. After all, one of the silent killers of an SHTF situation is Sleep Deprivation that in short term could lead to low energy, a series of bad decisions and a cranky mood and long term can start to cause cognitional deterioration and mental illness.
Never understood Titan Survivor Chord. Just bring hanks of each, for the same weight and less money. If you need to use individual chords from Titan you have to tear the whole thing apart.
Well Johnson think the reason you carry titan survival cord is for survival situations where you need to tie a cord off that will hold more than 700 pounds. Can your individual little wraps that’s going to take up more room and probably will weigh a little more and you’re gonna have to search out and find stashes for each cord to be stashed in and then you are going to have to bind them together if you need to tie a rope off to hang a tent or a lean to or a hammock? No disrespect but are you seriously that lazy that you can’t have a knife sharpened off to cut the outside layer of a survival cord? It’s really not that hard the first few times I did it yeah it is kind of difficult but want you understand it and get the hang of it it’s really not that bad. I’m just a poor man from Alabama and I get no money from the company for saying this but I think it’s worth every penny to have the para cord
I totally agree, but it has perks. It's hidden, you won't lose any of the things inside if you cut it up and use it for everything. Like regular paracord.
@@sevinstorey4365 the survivor cord is still a ripoff. I have 550 cord that is just straight cord. It can lift or haul whatever it needs to. And also fishing line and snare line. All sepatare but its much cheaper. Survivor cord is a joke dont waste money on that
I don't see it "lasting forever" if people cut it up and pull the fibres out of it to start fires, catch fish etc etc etc. If I want to start a fire and there's no dry natural tinder around, I'd dig out the small plastic pill bottle that's stuffed full of Vaseline-impregnated cotton balls - only needs a little bit to get the fire lit and I can make plenty more for very little money without trashing my cordage in the process. I see nothing wrong with carrying a variety of cordage from monofilament fishing line to spare guy line to 550 paracord and 4mm Amsteel Blue - you can use and reuse them for years without destroying them in the process (and if they do get so heavily worn with time that they're unusable, they're cheap to replace).
Watch part two of this series here! th-cam.com/video/un9pZK17f04/w-d-xo.html
Where did you that hanging orange zipper organizer ? no link for that ?
@@santiagojamesm896 At 3:19? That's a Bug-Out roll. Canadian Prepper designs and makes those himself. They're on his website and they're $150-$200. (I don't know if you're new to the channel, or if you're a regular and are just being sarcastic.)
"limited self defense" - means you get in a few good blows before going down for the count? Unlimited Self Defense = Master Haidan of Shaolin. thanks!
Thanks for that shouvel man!!
Fab thanks so much
Military grade only sounds great for people that have never been in the armes forces😂😂😂
Military grade is never comfortable, but never wears out, thus infinite suffering. Mission accomplished.
Should we instead look for 1%-er gear? LoL
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Totally agree with you, mate. The cheapest, uncomfortable yet functional sheetz government would buy for us.
Isn't that the damn truth lol
Honestly, you can't go wrong with a K-Bar knife. Mine has survived 22 years in the military, including two combat tours. And 9 more years in the Middle East. I use it for everything and it's still going strong.
Got a BK7 for my bug out bag
Very true. I still have mine after many years.
Will make a really good gift someday that will.
where could I find one?
@@UnknownUnknown-zj3pz bass pro has them.
In regards to the blankets, go for the 100% wool. That "scratchy feel" you get from them isn't bad; you'll get use to it fast. Also the complete wool blankets are better because they're fire resistant. Could wrap yourself in one and run through a fire if you had to.
get merino or good cashmere wool, not as scratchy, thinner and warmer than normal wool
sung merino is magic
Scratchy never bothered me as much as cold did.
In boot camp I hated them at first then I grew to love it
Also, wool keeps it's heat retaining qualities when wet
Reference books for emergency medicial treatment, edible plants(for your area) and bushcraft survival book. Knowledge lasts forever but TIME STEALS EVERYTHING.
A weapon, 5.56 ammo. People will steal from you or kill you. So shoot accurately they are dead so get what you need.
you do NOT want to carry books all day.
@@j.desoto5870 no, get the books, learn and you won't need to carry all day, just keep for reference if you can, tear put important pages if u cannot store them.
Zombies are always in the woods. Must not twd.
Great recommendations. My mom has a book, I can’t remember the name of it but I will ask her and come update the post. The title of the book is more or less implying “The lost ways of our great grandparent”! It contains everything your talking about & it even breaks it down by regions so you aren’t looking for plants that don’t natively grow in that area. Other than all the plants it has hundreds of outdoor life hacks like how to make bowels, silverware, jewelry etc! It’s truly a 1 stop idea book for the end of times. Everything in it can be created or found without any modern day technology. The thing that impressed me the most in this video was that 1st rope. But wouldn’t it make a lot more sense to just have 2 of them. Have your para cord you aren’t Destroying & then having all those inner cords already available not Inside the para cord. The outside of the paracord is what takes up the majority of space anyways. So if you had the insides already gutted out if the para cord it might weigh a total of 1/4th of a pound max I would think. I like the concept of what they are doing here. But this is more of an “If the end of times comes Cord you can cut it and use all these amazing things”, I Stead of “It’s the end of times and I will need all those things inside of it but I also want a cord that isn’t all cut up & destroyed in order to catch fish & set snares etc
Great idea! But I think this cord lacks what we are looking for. This cord is a cord that you would take with you & put in your truck or take camping for. For a pepper who truly wants to have everything they need you are going to have a small thing of fishing line for certain. You are going to have a collapsible fishing Rod even if it’s a tiny one, and you are going to have large hooks for limb lines & also grabbing/snagging massive fish by dragging the bottom of rivers.
I feel these things here are what city folks need. Not all but some. People like us that live in the country, we have an idea of where we will go set up camp & hide if we need to leave our house. We live on a farm. But if we needed to escape a tyrannical government & their forces far out number who we have at the farm, you are going to flee to fight another day & to keep the women & children protected & hidden. So for people like my family who has a farm in the middle of no where, what we will do is go find a place in the surrounding national Forrest. Which we are surrounded by with no other private property that borders us! The national forest goes 6 East miles in 1 direction before you reach a state park that is publicly assessable , and then 4 mile north , 0.1 mile west to hit another house on the other side of the highway. And then approximately 15-20 miles south before you would run into other private property. So it’s all heavy Forrest & a pretty great canopy even in the winter time do yo the side of the oak trees in the area. So to get to my point, we are going to go bury everything we need miles away from the house in the wood. It won’t be off of any man made or game trails that others might follow into the woods , we will put it in places that the normal person wouldn’t want to walk due to the terrain. We will busy fishing poles, food, antibiotics, ammo, and a couple guns. Not many. Just a cheap pistol, a cheap but reliable AR’s, and most importantly a 12ga shotgun. The reason for that shot gun is because if you can’t get smokeless reloading pellets or powder we ordered the chemicals to make old fashioned black
Powder. It’s super easy & only 3 ingredients. Charcoal, potassium nitrate & sulfur. That’s all you need. We also got 100lbs of lead that was refurbished and melted down into little bars & relapsing shotgun shells compared to rifle ammo is easy. And although it won’t work incredibly well, a shot gun will fire on homemade black powder & give you enough velocity that it could be used to hunt or self defense if you had to. Not ideal but this is prepping after all. Also, the black powder burn rate is controlled by how soft or hard the charcoal wood is you use. Pine is super fast , walnut/oak burns mich slower so you can have a tiny pouch of it that can be used to start fires with a single spark igniting it.
I know I got off in the weeds. We are just into this shit. Great video. But for people in the country that live near Forrest service or government land, or even your own land that is heavily wooded and deep into the Bush , it’s by far the best to have a bug out hide out already built and ready. Get $1000 in lumber & build you a 300 SQ/foot hide out & then water proof it & cover that shit in rhino liner & throw brush & , sticks & leafs all over it before the rhino liner dries. We used this method for my sons little fort In the woods. That rhino liner does so many things. 1 it water proofs it. 2 it make your structure 3x more durable & able to weather any storm. Works as an Insulator. For the bug out fort I would get extremely thin insulation that is not a bright color for that extra layer of heat but it will go on the inside of the structure away from the elements. The rhino liner protects it from getting wet. If you don’t want to buy the lumber or spend that much. You can literally use wood from the Forrest. I would take the time to actually cut down 5 inch diameter trees & use nails to build the frame & then you can cover the frame in tons of branches using cord to secure it. You don’t need the twigs to cover all aspect of it, just enough to be able support the tarp you will wrap the structure. And then you will rhino liner the tarp & add in your camouflage before it dries.
It’s a blast building things like this. We have a backhoe so I am
Going to have my step dad dig down 6 feet or so so I can have our structure protected by the earth & then the roof will be almost ground level making it nearly impossible to spot. This will also help with infrared cameras from above if you make sure to put a whole lot of insulation on top to where the inside of the structure heat is not causing the earth above to be warmer. You would need a full 6 inches of dirt on the roof in order for it to it be spotted from the sky.
You need to create a hand written map of water sources no matter how dirty that are within a few miles in all directions & whether or not they appear to have frogs, turtles or fish. Get some “life straws” 2 for each family member. Everyone keeps a life straw around their neck & it allows you to drink from any source even if it’s full a parasites
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People that were in the military cringe when they hear something is “mil-spec” because that doesn’t mean it’s quality it means it’s made by the lowest bidder lol.
I cringe when people try to sound knowledgeable by implying that mil-spec "just" means made by the lowest bidder. Yes, it is made by the lowest bidder who agreed to produce the item according to and with materials specified in the contract.
Doesn't it also mean said item met at least a minimum spec for said military?
@@adstaton8461 obviously you have never been active duty or you would know how often that shit breaks and you have to replace it with a longer lasting alternative you bought yourself
@@davidsanderson7812 well said we was always buying our own kit 😀👍 OUT
Yup
About 16 years ago I came across a free 17' trailer full of garbage. Cleaned it out and found an original Leatherman with its sheath. After cleaning it up it's a permanent part of my gear. Love your channel, keep sharing!
I have an old Italian issue wool blanket that I lined with Fleece from Walmart...greatest thing i've ever changed on my gear!
You should post some pictures or a video of your blanket.
What're the dimensions of that blanket? I have an old army wool blanket I got from my grandpa, never thought of lining it. That would make it much more of everything good.
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Ooh, I love it! I'm gonna have to try that! Thanks for the suggestion :) I'm sure it's lovely, too!
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try Franaar Spies Control Formula (just google it ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.
I have to say this was a really nice video that covered all of the essentials needed in an SHTF scenario. I carried an Alice pack in the Marines and even though it stood up fine it also digs into you after a while (depending on load, and we didn't have frames). In addition to a wool blank, a military poncho liner is light and quite warm.
where would you recommend getting a woobie?
EXCELLENT VIDEO
There is one thing that I have never seen anyone mention. EVER. It should last good five years with only a little drop in performance. Hell, buy a couple of them. They will probably outlast your Life expectancy. What is it?…
… it’s an inexpensive self winding wrist watch! No batteries. Use it for cooking food, estimating amount of daylight coming or going. Everything! Save your search time and just buy inexpensive automatic Seiko watches!
WOW, an actually completely useful, knowledgeable, detailed but not too long survival video that has real stuff in it no one knows about.
From the bottom of my heart ❤👌👊, thank you.
*I agree with the Survival Bow. They are bombproof and solidly built* GREAT LIST CP
DropForgedSurvival That and the ALICE PACK is definitely a tough Pack!
I like that bow as well. Possible future investment. 👍👍😎🏹
Casual Preparedness Definitely worth it. The bow ruled the world for thousands of years. Definitely a viable and trust worthy tool
DropForgedSurvival
The bow still rules the World in many ways. When stealth is required, it can’t be beat.
I’ve heard that on Kodiak Island, when a hunter shoots an elk, the bears will run to the sound of the shot to steal the carcass.
I imagine hunting in a post-apocalyptic world will have the same danger everywhere. Just not from bears.
I have one as well. Splendid investment. I'm trying to see if I can have the center piece rebuilt. Have a notch in it where the arrow rests so it's more in love me with my string like my recurves. Rather than shoot like a longbow. Anyone else thinking it needs that? I saw they have a new version like that but for 600
My 2 cents is to bring extra socks and water proofing bags
it will be a sad day when the socks are gone.
way too commonsense and cheap options.
Unless ofc, they are tactical night screamer ding dong socks which costs 100usd.
Extra socks is extremely underrated item. Wet socks will ruin everything and can be dangerous. People will trade anything even their leatherman for a pair of dry or fresh socks
@Mark P that wasent his point dude... are you that dense?
Standard equipment, indeed!
I would select 3 more items - as 13 is my lucky number ;-)
11. A Victorinox Swiss Army knife (whatever model you prefer). Lasts generations. Ask MacGyver for what exactly you can use it ...
12. A small self locking plier like the Knipex Cobra 125 or 150, if not bigger. Lasts at least two lifetimes and is handy as hell - e.g. if you take a hot pot out of the fire with your leatherman you will always burn your fingers, but not with a Knipex since the head is bended, keeping your hands out of the heat.
13. A simple stainless steel mug (size fitting to your bottle or bigger). Lasts hundreds of years. Can serve as mug, cooking pot, digging tool or whatever else you intend to do with it ... but ey, never go out without having a mug with you ;-D
Interesting list. I would replace the firebox though with a Kelly Kettle cooking system. Boils faster, cooks better & has more adaptability. Only downside is its big & bulky. My Basecamp is almost 25yrs old & is used every week but looks new. The smaller trekker is almost 8yrs old, used daily & also looks new.
Firebox can use multiple fuel sources; they just weren't shown here. 2 or more kits can cook larger items, & now there's a modular version that can be configured in multiple ways. There's also the much lighter titanium versions, the Nano, & more.
Most surprising tool I have bought in the last 5 years is the Fiskars hatchet. In fact it was bought for me and I had a Hultafors hatchet at the time but figured I ought to try it out at least, (didn't want to offend the gift giver). This thing is absolutely amazing as it retains its edge really well, reacting well to stones and sharpening files and has a slight wedge to the shape which makes it split grain as well as any defined splitting axe I have owned. Very versatile tool. Agree with your assessment of the awesome Firebox. Great video and a rare subscription added. Thank you. I love Canada. Spent some great times there around Medicine Hat and Calgary in the 80's.
I love stuff like this. My top of the line leatherman tool seemed expensive, but it still looks and works as well as it did ten years ago when I bought it. I would rather buy something that lasts instead of cheap junk.
Hey man, one thing survivalists often forget to mention is a good pair of military grade boots. Shoes nowadays break up after few miles, and what keeps your feets dry and safe is one of the most important things in your whole equipment, that'll able you to reach miles away.
I would like to give a warning about that - standard issue boots generally don't hold up well to heavier individuals, and some have very hard soles that are awful on anything slick or icy. They can usually be found very cheap on ebay or facebook though. Can also look for aftermarket used military boots but those are really hit or miss and are more specific to different types of feet.
The Solo Stove Lite doesn't collapse but it only weighs 9 oz, burns much more efficiently and produces less smoke and ash than Firebox for about the same price. It also has a bottom that stays cools while burning and contains the ash.
I would add....practice before it happens...don't wait until you have to do it...You can practice close to home where you have a fall back position.
I have seen people go out in the bush and they break out their camping gear and the stuff is still in the box from the store...they have never set their tent before they got there. Never tried to start a fire with just a knife and a flint..etc etc. - COMPASS and know how to USE IT. ONE real good belt knife with a fixed blade
I have owned a TOPS Tahoma Field Knife for 3, going on 4, years.
I. LOVE. IT.
Yes, when you're in your comfy home it "seems like" a large clunky knife, but when you're actually in its element and using it for what it was designed for, oh man, it's awesome.
I paid something like $250 for it when the only option for the handle scales was that stupid looking orange micarta crap. When I found out black was an option, I sent my knife back to TOPS, they changed out the scales, and sent it back to me in just under two weeks! Very pleased with their service!
It is an heirloom quality piece of gear, and I won't lie, I did "cry" once when I initially purchased it, but I have zero regrets. I even spent an year doing an experiment I called EDC the TFK.
Fantastic knife.
Oh, and if you're going to get one, definitely get it with the sharpened secondary edge. No serrations!
Thanks, love your videos.
addendum: a firearm. And I don't care about "laws." All living organisms, humans included, are entitled by Nature herself to defend themselves from other hostile organisms. And since humans lack teeth and claws or even some of the simple chemical defense of lower life forms, including some means of "powerful" self defense satisfies the inner mandate to survive. mic drop.
The two things I carry on my person at ALL times are my Multi-tool and my flashlight!
and decent folder :D .
Oh Hell yeah! Let's all ompare the lenth of our lumens!
Yup. My leatherman multitool my leatherman slipjoint knife and mag solitaire
I carry a Swiss army knife, or two, my Leatherman, a magnesium and flint fire-starter, a small sharpening stone, a head light, (USB rechargeable), and a solar powered battery pack to recharge the light. And that's just what's in my pockets, not including my pack. ;)
I have a Leatherman wingman. Boy, such a piece of crap. The blade gets lose, but none of the one hand use on the other tools, like described in the video. Here in Europe, virtually none of the warranties are valid. If I had to buy a multitool now, I would probably go with Gerber, to see if it's any better.
I have some of these items , but not as high quality as yours , but I am 70 , and they will get me through . Most of the people around me , have no plans , not even extra food . They refuse to listen , thinking the government FEMA , will take care of them . So thank you for your videos , I've learned so much from them. Please keep making more .
This may sound odd but one of the best purchases I ever made was a diving compass. It has a body made from dense rubber which is intended to keep it buoyancy neutral which also makes it extremely rugged. OK it's heavy compared to a regular compass but I've had it near 30 years already. It's my backup compass as I also have a Russian military sighting compass. Not as nice as a UK or US one and a little heavier but very rugged too. Basically it's not possible that both will break. I also have an emergency compass in a pocket in case I get separated from the other two. I consider that one disposable as it's plastic framed. The other item I have had for years is a 750ml titanium cup with lid. It doubles as a 1 person cook pot. Light as anything and it's lasted 20+ years too.
Thank you I was hoping somebody said something about a compass
@@shawncrowson1048 You cant buy the one I got any more as it has not been made for about two decades. However this is similar: www.decathlon.co.uk/mares-compass-clip-id_8360605.html
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I have a classic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife that I attached as a Keychain to my car keys so that I have a number of simple tools attached to the thing I'm least likely to lose or leave somewhere (my car keys) Any more involved tools/mess kits/etc. are kept in my main pack. For warmer climates a military poncho liner is much lighter than a wool blanket and dries much more quickly if it rains and can be had for very inexpensive prices and they last forever. This is a very good video and definitely got me thinking about ways to improve my backpacking kit
The fancy paracord seems pretty consumable. I'd rather have all parts sourced separate in a canvas sack of "cordage n wire" than to have to disassemble and wind up all the leftovers when I just needed one part out of the wrap.
Yeah that’s called laziness. It’s a lot easier to pack then do have a separate strand and having to pack that
@@sevinstorey4365 That's not necessarily laziness. Simply a matter of preference.
I think the idea is that you have many options to create solutions for whatever your immediate problem is.. but then I’m a sucker for imaginative gimmicks
absolute last ditch effort bullshit. If you're at the point of taking apart your last possession- a wad of paracord- for fishing line and tinder, you have already failed to prepare. I'll take the hit on having stored a 100yd spool of fishing line, and dedicated fire making materials, as well as "regular" cordage.
@@JoelSzymczyk I agree all the way.
GSI outdoor's steel mug with folding handle, which is a perfect fit with Klean Kanteen 1180 ml widemouth bottle. I dress the kanteen with a a black sock to prevent scratching, and it also helps if you want to cool your water a bit. They go together in the same pouch.
Love the sock idea! Carry all ❤. Thanks.
Here's one optional prep that I recently did that I think everyone should do before it isn't an option anymore. I took all of my family digital photos that I've been meaning to print and I ordered prints. I know it's not a necessity, but I know I would really miss having them if I couldn't have the option to see or access them in SHTF. If you think about it, on the TV series "Alone," one of the precious items the participants are allowed to bring in adition to their carefully selected 10 items is one single photo of family / friends. 😄
Beautiful Idea! I agree with you 100%
You're talking like in a SHTF situation, only printed pictures would be available. Not true. I have upwards of 10,000 high def pictures in my smart phone. I have a variety of solar powered power banks. If I am living in a cave or self made habitat somewhere out in the middle of nowhere, my power banks can all be charged via solar power. With that, I will have access to my smart phone. Sure, the phone can't make calls (no one alive to talk with) and can't access the internet (no longer exists) but the phone itself has endless other useful functions, like being a compass, a flashlight, a calculator, and many others. Of course, it can be used to display my precious pictures. Would my pictures be lost forever if my phone died? Nope. I have all the pictures redundantly backed up on several micro SD cards, which, at 256 gigs, hold as many pictures and videos as I want. I also have back up phones. Just plug the micro SD card into the new phones, and I can still see all of my pictures and videos.
@@Ironfangzu Good point. I also have a similar setup. But there's nothing like having a printed picture or photo album handy to look through. For example, we like to have actual photo albums on the coffee table people can look through rather than an electronic device. Technology can never quite replace having an actual picture of a loved one.
I have copies of everything else, why not photos!?
Thanks for the tip.
I went to the SAS bow website, that's nice, I'm getting it! It's perfect, and a guy that works for the company even took down a wild bore with it!! Thankyou for the tips, always love your videos!!!
"get some while its in stock, cuz its not gonna last" -items that will last forever
For real lmao this guy probably had deals with the suppliers to say good shit
Haha
@@OwenMichtofen-rx5yz ikr. Honestly the thing I was most interested in was the wool blanket as it was the one thing that didn't feel like he was pushing making commissions on.
Blurry, I agree. The whole video felt like one big ad.
Last forever in durability, not accessibility.
A plastic deck of cards. Without that, you will lose yo Mind.
I keep a set of dice. Same idea :)
A copy of -Beyond good and evil, F, Nietzsche.
You forgot the alcohol
@@fritty9927 you can make alchohol from almost anything tho. And I think reading Nietzsche in the apocalypse is just tacky.
Jayman Newell
Good idea about Nietzsche. The paper will make good fire starter.
Without watching the video, I bet I can name a few.
- Cutting/hunting/etc... implements (Knives, Hatchets, etc...)
- Fire starting implements. (Fero. rod, flint & steel, magnifying lense, etc...)
- Good quality blanket (wool)
- Cooking implements (cooking toolware)
- Survival Cordage
- Navigation tools (map, compass, watch, etc...)
- Seeds for planting & gardening. (Practically last you forever if you take care of them correctly.)
Get'cha a small steel garden shovel (it's about the same size spade as the collapsible ones) and take the handle off it,buy a cotter pin and use this to attach the spade and handle,easier to attach to the outside of the pack.
I bought the fire box and the five joy e-tool last year- I'm gonna tell you that they are supreme and highly worth the extra cost. Great, great tools. I actually keep them both in the same molle bag with a farro rod and some tinder jammed in to make it a grab&go bag for setting out for an afternoon in the woods
I had a ww2 folding shovel that I cut an aggressive saw ebge into. I was cross country packing and got mugged by 3 knife wielding men in Chicago. Intinctivly I drew that shovle. It was enough to stop an attack. I was 19 then I'm 40 now and still feel safe with a good shovel today.
I had a battle axe vs 3 6 inch blades.
@@beaustraley8416 luckily i was in full plate armor and had my greatsword against a dozen peasant with teaspoons
Florian, that is freakin hilarious 😂
tf2 soldier
Shovel knight irl lmaooo
A good list.
Agree with eight out of ten.
I broke 2 Leatherman multi-tools in three years time. But I’ve been carrying and using a Victorinox Swiss Tool X for over ten years and it’s still good as new.
And nobody will ever convince me that ANY folding shovel is better than my 25 year old Spetznaz shovel. 😉
Aj Fer
The first one was a gift. I broke the saw while cutting a notch in a 1X4 at work.
Leatherman replaced that one, and about a year later I broke that saw cutting a piece of oak.
Since then I’ve learned to be a bit more gentle when sawing with such a small blade. 😉
@@Leviathan-mj8gi I've broken three of them! They were given to me by my company as work tools. My company replaced them.
But the third time I said I didn't want any replacement! I would do just fine with other tools.
Six months later the company announced that they thought the leatherman was sub standard too expensive and would not be buying any more! ....I guess even a government agency gets wise after a while. But it took purchasing over 2000 of them before they got smart!
@@margaretadler6162
If you've broken three of them, then you're the problem. I mean seriously, what on the Leatherman are you managing to break? The knife? The bottle opener? The phillips screwdriver? How are you accomplishing this? Try using the appropriate tool for the job.
Aj Fer
My best friend snapped the end off his pliers while squeezing down hard on something while we were trying to fix his truck.
If you remember that the leatherman is a light duty tool with multiple options, and not a replacement for your toolbox, it is an amazing piece. Any tool pushed beyond it designed functions will fail. I am hard on tools and have had mine for nearly 10 years. Misused, any tool can break (except maybe an original K-Bar lol). If you have broken the same tool more than once and there hasn’t been a recall for a manufacturing reason, then I suspect user error...
Having rucked a lot of miles in austere/combat scenarios in the Army, the Alice pack was hands down my favorite. Not plastic frame that can break. No webbing that can snag on limbs. It's simple, rugged, and can be semi comfortable. It's a no frills ruck.
Another item I love is a canteen and canteen cup. You can quickly boil water in it. It's lightweight and your canteen fits in it so it takes up virtually no room.
A great tool is a small 22 LR rifle. Lightweight and perfect for small game. A 550 round pack weights about 4 pounds. Yes it's ammo dependent, but 550 rounds will last A LONG TIME.
Yes a Ruger 22 LR with a scope, it’s the rifle I learned how to shoot as a young kid. Loved it so much that I got one after I became an adult. Fairly accurate within 100 yds. Sure there are much better choices for protection but it’s perfect for hunting small game such as squirrels and rabbits.
and with correct shots, you can take down deer.
Have to say my ZT0909 would defo be a keeper in my kit, damn things built like a tank 💪😎
Good List! Please add: 2 Pairs of Wool Blend Socks, 1 Ruggedized Army Binoculars, 1 Military Sun/Wind/Smoke Goggles, 1 Water Sil-coc Key, 2 Climbing -rated D-rings, 1 Gore-Tex Waterproof Bivvy, An Extra Wool Blanket, 1 File for the Curved & Straight edges, 1 Pair of Waterproof/Snakeproof Boots, 1 Pair of Leather Gloves w/Wool Inserts, 1 Wool Watch Cap or Balaclava, 2 Medium Steel Traps, 1 Parang Machete, 1 Roll of 1 x 19 Snare Wire, 1 Pair of Hand Cuffs & Keys, 2 Large Mouse Traps, 1 Heavy Duty Nail Clippers, and 1 High Visibility Safety Vest. I wanted to add a Bolt Cutter but thought it would be too heavy..
Actually you can save some money on the multitool by getting a Gerber. I had one last me for 5 or 6 years of heavy duty rugged camping, hiking, backpacking and day to day work before I retired it to a bag for storage and eventually lost. My last Gerber was stolen out of my truck, but they are considerably cheaper, but just as good.
My only problem with Gerber is that it's only for rugged terrain. Leather craft (?) looks more useful to little old me. I guess I'll have to get both Gerber and Leathercraft, if there's still time and $$ for me.
Falkniven 4" Diamond and Ceramic stone I always carry one in the woods. They will work on anything.
Does it work on paper?
Have had a large ALICE pack for years. Use it regularly and it is still holding up very well.
The large pack holds a lot of gear and keeps going no matter what I have put it through.
where can I find one?
The old "E" tool will always be my favorite, it can dig, it can chop, it can be used as a weapon, but most importantly it folds in a way to end squatting or hanging your arse over a downed tree when nature calls.
E-tool where the E should be for Eternal-tool :)
Jason c please explain?
@@mikha007 fold the shovel to 90°, place the blade on the ground, rest your ass on the handle. It's more comfortable than just squatting or trying to hang over a downed tree when talking a crap. Make sure the point of the shovel is pointing away from the drop zone. Don't want to shit on your shovel.
E-tool stool brother...it can be used to dig your hole, do your business, and cover it up. Easy! Oh, and you could wack some commies with it too!
When it comes to a Leatherman, always be thinking name brand big "L", not little "l" in reference to generic Leatherman-style multi tools. I've used knock-offs in the past and they have rusted, had trim pieces fall off, or have had the handles bend together when too much squeezing force was applied. Also, for customization you can color-fill certain parts of the lettering.
Check out the Hoffman Richter HR-100 13 in 1 extra heavy duty multi tool. We were issued other multi-tools in Specops, including the Leatherman models, but none of those compare to the HR-100 in ruggedness, heft, special features like spring loaded locks on all the tools, really nice Cordura belt holster. This tool is just amazing!!! Highly recommend.
I broke my Leatherman after 4 years of farm use. Replaced it with a cheap Ozark trail multi tool from Walmart 5 years ago while I got the Leatherman repaired. Still using the Ozark every day and abusing it. I even use it as a hammer sometimes. Aluminum scales are dented but nothing is broken.
I used the bending/bad shovel you mentioned as a ice pick to climb hills in the winter
It can support 200 lbs
That's what's up
I’m surprised a cast iron skillet didn’t make the list.
Yup...cast iron, it'll last forever!
Rust in a SHTF a big heavy stainless steel one is better.
No kidding
@@fracturedhearts3734 The cast iron skillet will give you micro amounts of iron for your health keeps your body able to build healthy blood- ever hear of iron poor blood.
@Lon Knight Ok Yeah anemia . So what's your point? Stainless beat cast iron on every thing way in a SHTF hands down.
*KNOWLEDGE last FOREVER*
Tools are worthless without:
*knowledge, skills, TACTICS*
_(in my profession)_
county sheepdog thanks Buddah
@@Slimtastic
Absolutely buddy! 👊
Amnesia
@@admiralgoodboy
Or *muscle memory.*
@DT Undercover
_"Jason Bourne"_ 👍
little late to this video but I highly recommend a sog multi tool . I bought one in 2010 before I deployed and I'm still using it . it has been on my belt for 12 years and still looks brand new. I've used it for work, automotive, outdoors, you name it.
"Military spec" with tensile strength of " up to 10,000 LBS ". Mil-spec NEVER states " UP TO ". Min strength yes, but never " UP TO" .
Thank you for this! Just starting at this and if I'm gonna spend the money, I wanna make sure it's worth it. This is a great list to start with. God bless, stay humble.
How about the clamptite wire tying tool? It is great for erecting short/longer term structures, fixing/reinforcing tools, making camp seats/tables, animal traps, first aid stretchers, rafts and a ton of other uses...
I dislike the scratchiness of most kinds of wool, but I got a queen-sized 100% alpaca wool blanket, and I absolutely love it, no problems whatsoever. It's also a generously sized queen, bigger than most synthetic queen blankets. This means that if I have the time to grab it & have the vehicle to carry its bulk in a bugout situation, I am 100% grabbing it. Otherwise, it and me will be happily bugging in.
Loved the no bullshit selection. Not overly focused on one aspect. Many not need all but, what’s needed would be dead on!
I have 3 of the critical items like water filters, fire starters, cooking rocket stove / and solar oven. God bless
A folding camp saw, my Agwa Canyon saw serves me well, compined with a good hatchet your set.
I chose the Solo Stove Titan and Pot 1800 over the Firebox after looking very closely at the Firebox. Whilst the Firebox folds down and there is a space saving, the Solo Stove Titan is half the weight at barely over 1lb (16.6oz) ... adding the nesting Solo Pot 1800ml, weighing in at 12.05oz the two units combined come in at 1bl 18! Both are still under the weight of the Firebox, both nest together and can fit more items inside with the Solo Stove having a far superior burning efficiency ( Secondary Burn with Airflow and Ashpan ) - Cooking Ring built in and Wire Grate that keeps any ash from making contact with the ground. The entire Stove unit is superior to the Firebox - the only benefit of the Firebox is the folding space saving capacity. As regards Folding Entrenching Tool, as long as you stay away from the Chinese and repro junk and stick to legit Ex Military items from British, Dutch, German, Austrian and the U.S - they are bomb proof and last for years. I have an ex Dutch army Tri-Fold and it is a tank.
Solo stove is expensive fir brand only. Build your own. I bought a very large well made lobster pot, and a smaller one and watched diy videos. My total cost for a thicker well made 19" diy solo stove 48.00. Easy to make. The size u have..u can make out of 58 Oz coffee cans. Hang them by a carabiner on your pack. But they make alit of noise. I bought a stainless steel butane camp stove. Than I made my solo stove..also to use for camp fire. But I bought that collapsible v style stove firewood or charcoal...large one at walmart..30.oo. can't depend on butane or propane. Will be sold out. I LOVE SOLO STOVES OR DIY BUT IN THE END, they are fir camping casually r home. Are u really going to carry that around if shtf?
I Concur With The Alice Pack. I have used my mine since the eighties and it's held up and still looks as good as new. 👍👍😎🇺🇸
I own a lot of rucks including top of the line brand molle gear but I still use my 80s vintage alice the most when it comes to heavy humping in the wilderness. Why? no frills capacity, bombproof durability, and cost effectiveness (like, easily replaced). Plus, it CAN be pimped up (for molle pouches, velcro panels, rain/ghillie cover, sternum strap, upgraded ergo shoulder straps, fastex buckles, etc.). It is a great and proven platform.
Amen
I still have mine from the late 1970s, when they were being tested I think. And it still is solid.
@Timothy Mckee noted the Molle 4000 packs coming to market, any good?
@Timothy Mckee I use an odin 75 + pouches from Karrimor SF as my home based emergency pack at present. I want to have another robust pack in the boot/trunk that can also survive use on an atv/side by side, hopefully the 4000 will do the job. Thanks
For backpackers, Firebox makes a Ti Nano version for cooking for 1-2 persons that is extremely light and just as convenient and functional!
I would recommend one of these.
Ka- bar Becker BK9, BK7 or BK2 any one of these knives would be an AWESOME addition to anybody's S.H.T.F. bugout bag. Heck I use my BK9 and or my BK2 anytime I need to chop or do some outdoor woods work.
If you can grab an authentic gurka kukri they're a great all-round hacker with some knife properties. We get quite a few in antique and surplus stores in the UK, what with the Nepalese gurkas being a branch of the British army. They still carry their iconic kukris to this day, which is a testament to it's capabilities out in the bush.
Vintage elwell slasher for me, definately one that will last for ever, they have already been around for decades by the time you get one.
If used right it is also able to perform delicate tasks...
But remember to draw it right out of the sheath. It will lay your palm open and you won't know about it until the blood drips on your tin cup.
The most portable and essential thing to have will always be the training that you prepare yourself with. The second will be the will to persevere, all of this will mean nothing without the tools, or the imagination to improvise them to fit your situation. A bow or fish hook means nothing if you lack essential knowledge of your quarry and its habits.
How do you file a warranty claim once society has collapsed?
Can You imagine these tacti-cool addicts living like cave men?
That is the bunker bussines in a nutshell hahhah
(Just joking)
Asking the important questions. :)
@@aduenamz2569 Your not wrong though, you can claim a bunker is nuke-proof. But even if it's not, noone will ever file a claim it failed to protect them from a nuke.
😂 You already know that as a Prepper, you will be instrumental in building a naw, fairer, Al colors all Faiths and sexual orientation, if born that way. An equal Society that encourages people to become more closer to God and, you know.
Good comment
I've had the same Maglite for around 30 years. Its been dropped off cliffs, fallen out of rafts into water, and even run over. It has debts and the color's faded, but it still works like a champ!
I carry a few critical things on my keychain: 1) small titanium flashlight, 2) a brass whistle, 3) brass medicine fob. 4) a miniature titanium knife that doesn’t look like a knife, 5) a Tiger Claw for opening bottles and cans. 6) a micro ink pen. I usually carry a small CRKT pocket knife that’s cleaver shaped and I keep a Fresnel lens in my wallet. If you’re truly in an emergency, situation, then you might only have your EDC , your wallet, and possibly a cell phone. If I don’t have them, then I feel almost naked. As far as devices, I keep both a fire extinguisher and a rope style come-along used for moving heavy things in my truck. I helped save a couple from losing their brand new VW Bug from an engine fire with the fire extinguisher. Best to keep emergency supplies in your vehicle, but from car thieves.
9:30 Cold Steel Entrenching tool aka: Spetznaz shovel. It's basically a knockoff of a WW1 feldspaten, which you could still pull out and use.
I have 4, confirmed, E-Tool kills...
The Cold Steel Kurki is a low cost heavy duty tool. Can be thrown and cuts deep.for under 30$ it's hard to beat.
@DT Undercover what did you do to your CS to break them? i have quite few of them, use them very often and all of 'em still serve me quite good...
@@ApocGuy I totally have the same question how did this fella break a cold steel . nicer had that problem slight nicks my fault rock and a occasionally a fence .but never break.
I have both Fireboxes, the 5” and the nano. Both equally good and yes, these things will last forever. Well made, I’ve used the crap out of them.
I love the Solo Stove Lite. Everything that you need is there. No unfolding which will create a wear and tear. The beauty is no scorching of the ground or the picnic table, It leaves no trace especially when you are in hiding
the Ray Mears Honey stove is another good one.
@@twoods7253 it will scorch the ground and give away your presence if you don't want to reveal your presence.
Having a zippo lighter or survival matches or both really are always a good addition to your kit or edc , I have a trench style bullet lighter made out of an old zippo and it's awesome , however for long term survival i'd go with a ferro rod cause it lasts longer and you'll be able to start a fire pretty easily using one , especially if you get used to using it
The Kelly Kettle is a combination Rocket stove, water boiler & cook stove
Or weld up a stove from some square tubing
a kelly kettle is a very interesting thing, the reasons why i've never bought one (though I've considered it multiple times) comes down to 2 things: limited use-case (primarily to boil water, there are grilling attachments but reviews on that are kind of mixed), and the price is kind of high. whereas the firebox is cheaper and more versatile. i think though if you take money out of the question and you always plan to eat meals that just add boiling water (or you only intend to take it on hikes where you make tea or something) you can't go wrong.
@@johnmoss4624
First off they have a handle. They make hot water with very little fuel. Plus a pan . Yes there is a cost. Do you need a fancy chopping knife?
I know just about everything he mentioned had a can opener on it 😉 but a p38 can on your key chain is an easy one.
OrionsAnvil
Are you going to need your keys for wilderness survival?
@@totallyfrozen yes
I've carried one in my wallet for 30 years. I've actually used it a few time, not in a survival situation though.
@@everready19373 mine had helped me survive many a lunch break with an empty wallet and a can of soup! 😉
I'd suggest the P51 over the P38, same design just slightly larger and easier to use.
P38 can opener! About $0.50 and I have carried one for over 50 years and it is as good as new. I have it on my key ring! I have carried it with me starting about 1960! I have used it as a screwdriver can opener and some other things.
@Jack Luck I fly all the time and no one has said anything about it. Maybe they have not really looked at it. But I fly and TSA has not said a thing. I don't know what what they are doing most of the time. Anyone that wants to do something can and they will not stop it all they are doing is make it look like they are doing something.
@Jack Luck I have my on a key ring with a folding bottle opener. I fly 4 to 6 times a year and they have not said a thing. Maybe they think you are trying to hide it. I carry it in my pocket and take it out and put it in the tub with all the other things I carry.
I got tired of breaking wooden hammer handles, and bought a 20 oz. BENCHMARK TOOLS hammer with a fiberglass handle. That was 1985, I'm still using it.
The Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel, IMHO, will take place of, weigh less than the Nata chopper and the Fivejoy shovel and cost less than the combination. While it won't chop quite as well as the Nata, i t will easily outperform the Fivejoy. It is modeled after the Spetznaz Combat shovel, can be had on Amazon for less than $50. I like the idea of a wool blanket as a good down and dirty survival cover. I have a couple Alice packs....they work. I have been toying with the idea of a Firebox Nano......... Thanks for sharing.
Great list. One I would suggest is the Gerber Strongarm. For the price, it is amazing. Have abused mine for years and I have one for each of my packs. I am not a Gerber fan, honestly, but this one is an exception. Plus, did I mention the price? It's important to wage the "toughness per price ratio"..
How much is it? I'm a female prepper. Looking for something affordable but if I need to get a new blade replacement easy to find. I saw locally at a closeout store a handsaw by Gerber. 30.00. Is it worth it? Was just looking at he suggested..love the silky Nada, zuba and Gomboy..but I can't afford it all. Thinking of Def getting the Gomboy fir camp wood stove stuff, want the Nada, but to much. Is Gerber as good?
I can respect your list but need my Swiss Army knife (I’ve had for 30 years), compass, ceramic sharpening rod or puck, and flint/steel or rod for fire starting are “must haves” on anyone’s list. In addition, to gear one must have the hands on knowledge to use their items from their “ must have or essentials” list.... practice, practice, practice with your essentials ! Gear doesn’t help much if haven’t taken the time to Become familiar with it.
Kelly Kettle "I like the big old base camp model but the mini is a grate option for one person"
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I have some of that gear. I have carried a Swiss Victorinox multitool for 10 plus years. One of the best that I have carried. Great video. I really like the stove.
iodine and coffee filters is a must in a SP, they take up no room and you can drink water from a pond in a pinch
Never drink from still water...
Esee fixed blade knife, Silky folding saw, Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe come to mind in regard to useful items that will last a lifetime.
Mora Companion HD, Ozark Trail folding saw, and Fiskars hatchet have never let me down, all for about $50
that granfors cost arm and leg, but they are top of the line :)
Would the Granfors Bruks wildlife hatchet be good enough? I'm looking for a smallish hatchet that is small enough to hike with and the 15 cm makes a big difference.
@@goef3281 My opinion the Fiskars Hatchet might be a better "value"... It is far less money has a lifetime warranty and since it is smaller is less likely to be damaged but very functional.
@@remfj40 its good, but a good axe with a wooden handle is better. If it breaks you can replace it. Not so with the Fiskars.
A Kukri is a great item. Its the one tool i always have on me
Good list. The Leatherman and e-tool are at the top of my list. I’d add a heavy duty poncho and a reliable firearm. I prefer using canteen cups over water bottles for heating up water.
The best canteen cups are the old stainless steel WWII Gi cups with the rugged flip-and-lock L handle. The newer aluminum cups with the wire handles are crap.
Just my humble opinion, I would highly recommend a full Hudson Bay style wool blanket. Even antique if you can get it. It’s much thicker than the one shown. 2 other items from my experience in SE Alaska. Full body long john woolies, wool socks, and hi grade heavy duty poncho rain suit and rain pants. Hip waders. I’ve worked out in the open in a sub zero sleet storm with nothing but Woolies and and a rain suit. I really agree with your video. IMHO you hit all the right notes. Thanks a lot
a flint is a must in any surviving gear
A ferrocerium rod, especially one that is at least a cm in diameter is so much better!
I'm always wondering, when somebody says that a bow will serve forever - yes, but what about arrows?
Use stick
I make bows sometimes. Its not hard. Nor is making arrows or cordage for string
Well, that's where being a human and the most intelligent creature on the planet advantage comes in handy.
You can carve sticks and make them sharp and use for arrows of course if you run out.
Then you got to learn how to shoot it... Another 100 arrows lol. A knife on a stick as a spear would be My choice and use bait under a tree while I wait up top.
Learn to make both bows and arrows.
Mystery ranch makes the best backpacks. They make everyone of SOCOM's backpacks. They are spendy though. I love the two I have!
Braided dacron fishing line is not for sharp toothed fish.
If anything, it's less resistant to nicks from sharp/jagged surfaces. I know this because I use it often. It's stronger than mono due to the braid. It's also more wind resistant and more visible.
Believe it or not, several of those new garage mounted motion detector solar lights. It's about half the size of the fire box...Just strap it to your backpack and let it charge while you're hiking to your safe place...Then set them up around your camp site about 50-100 yards out.
During the Obama years I was a unemployed welder.Homeless for 3 years.i lived out of my backpack.Good boots.socks.flashlight.neosporin.fork knife spoon.lighters.and a screw in wall socket for power.never tell anyone where you sleep.and stay away from the camps.most important thing is to stay active.Vollenteer at a church or soup kitchen.stay sober and clean and the Lord will protect you through warnings and insight...trust you,r gut feelings..no guns.Trust God.
Your God made you homeless… God Bless!
My God may have wanted me to learn to not judge people.or maybe how to be generous and give from the heart.I spent most of my days on the street trying to help others.So,yeah He might have been ok with it..No harm done..Alot of good friend,s and fine memories from that time.So,yes..God Bless..
god isnt real
I’m not that religious and it’s better to trust your skills than god
@@SenkaBandit then this comment is not for you atheist be gone demon.
Haven't read it all but a survival manual that identifies edible vegetation and other stuff might be a good choice, maybe something like the S.A.S. one?
You can get SAS survival guide in your phone! i have it, bought it online from Google store
Good idea if it is a waterproof book. This video is about stuff that will last forever or a lifetime!
Steel wool and a 9v battery.....great fire starter. Also when in Bear country and with a friend I carry bacon grease. When attack is imminent I smear the bacon grease on my friends back and run.
Love u my friend keep up the good workgod bless tall peace.
This is the real deal. He is the most prepared person I’ve seen on TH-cam. He would probably be the only one that survive. I gotta check out his website.
The old army trench shovel the ones with wooden handles I have one and it works great
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Carl Kline I have one. It’s heavy and very difficult to open
Military shovel with the saw teeth on one side and of course a knife. Don't leave the house without them.
I welded a pipe handle in mine. I snapped a wooden handle, saw it was partially broke before I got it.
@@shadowdance4666 The push button German military ones are really good.
A standard military E-Tool has never let me down, and they are easily available for a lot less money.
And a woobie
Yeah. The Gerber tool that I got in 05 is still ticking. Bomb proof.
I got one off ebay for cheap and sharpened it to the point I could slice onions in the kitchen :)
The Cold Steel Shovel is also built like a tank.
My bike trailer that can be towed behind bikes, pulled by hand, or dog - it's all about moving as much as possible, & I don't wanna carry a Solo Youkon stove on my head for obvious reasons😉
But that just makes you a giant target
I can also see the use of a sled - even a cheap one in various conditions. Also can use to bring out game or to transport someone who is ill or hurt. Even a small children's plastic sled could be useful in many situations. Realbigmonkey1 has a couple of nice vids on bike trailers he has built.
I had a leatherman from Gerber. Still have it, BUT, the blade broke and they had discontinued that model and I could NOT get a replacement for it... if you decide to get a multitool be sure you understand they're not made for a lot of tasks and if you drop them when open certain parts CAN BREAK... I don't recommend a multitool, if you're going to be out in the woods it's likely you won't be using a screw driver or an very small knife that you don't already have in the form of a pocket knife...
Have the berghaus crusader 90+20 , that thing is versatile and bombproof with enough space to carry my house on my back. Another thing that is going to last me forever are my twin BD aluminum trailsport 2 trekking poles that have proven themselves very durable. I add onto that a lightweight stormproof shelter tent that can be built using these trekking poles(this can be the Lanshan if you go for the cheapest option or the X-mid, tarptent or Zpacks), won't save me from acid rain but its invaluable in mountains or other environments where shelter-building is a problem and in the event that I need spend some time in said shelter to wait out bad weather.
After all, one of the silent killers of an SHTF situation is Sleep Deprivation that in short term could lead to low energy, a series of bad decisions and a cranky mood and long term can start to cause cognitional deterioration and mental illness.
Never understood Titan Survivor Chord. Just bring hanks of each, for the same weight and less money. If you need to use individual chords from Titan you have to tear the whole thing apart.
Well Johnson think the reason you carry titan survival cord is for survival situations where you need to tie a cord off that will hold more than 700 pounds. Can your individual little wraps that’s going to take up more room and probably will weigh a little more and you’re gonna have to search out and find stashes for each cord to be stashed in and then you are going to have to bind them together if you need to tie a rope off to hang a tent or a lean to or a hammock? No disrespect but are you seriously that lazy that you can’t have a knife sharpened off to cut the outside layer of a survival cord? It’s really not that hard the first few times I did it yeah it is kind of difficult but want you understand it and get the hang of it it’s really not that bad. I’m just a poor man from Alabama and I get no money from the company for saying this but I think it’s worth every penny to have the para cord
I totally agree, but it has perks. It's hidden, you won't lose any of the things inside if you cut it up and use it for everything. Like regular paracord.
@@sevinstorey4365 the survivor cord is still a ripoff. I have 550 cord that is just straight cord. It can lift or haul whatever it needs to. And also fishing line and snare line. All sepatare but its much cheaper. Survivor cord is a joke dont waste money on that
I don't see it "lasting forever" if people cut it up and pull the fibres out of it to start fires, catch fish etc etc etc. If I want to start a fire and there's no dry natural tinder around, I'd dig out the small plastic pill bottle that's stuffed full of Vaseline-impregnated cotton balls - only needs a little bit to get the fire lit and I can make plenty more for very little money without trashing my cordage in the process. I see nothing wrong with carrying a variety of cordage from monofilament fishing line to spare guy line to 550 paracord and 4mm Amsteel Blue - you can use and reuse them for years without destroying them in the process (and if they do get so heavily worn with time that they're unusable, they're cheap to replace).