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As you use your Grayl purifier, the 'press time' will slowly increase with use. When 'press time' reaches ~25 seconds (or three years have elapsed since first use), it is time to replace your cartridge. FYI. Thank you for all your helpful info. Can't wait to take the course.
Andrew… just an old man’s request. I used to watch Dave religiously (common man stuff, blacksmith stuff, recommendations too). I still have the Utmost respect for him. Please, please PLEASE… don’t go all commercial. Keep teaching. I found your channel and watch you religiously now. (Just an old Navy Sailor request ) MUCH RESPECT SIR. THANK YOU.
It seems like everyone has their opinion on that very subject. I can understand both sides of the argument. I float somewhere in the middle. That’s why I prefaced the case. I truly don’t mind if people purchase from me or SRO or anywhere, I just like showing gear that works for me and maybe others will adopt it and like it. I know SRO has taken care of me and a lot of other customers. Example: One student in the last class I taught wanted a change to his PKS knife handle and Dave took it straight to his personal forge and shop to modify the handle during the class for the student. Dave refinished it and brought it back to the student at no charge. Student was happy with it after that. That really set an example for me of how much Dave and the SRO team care about the value of their product but more importantly the satisfaction and care of their customers. But I can also understand the inundation of commercialism. I’ll never push something I don’t truly believe in.
Note Andrew is a Pathfinder employee, and as such might be contractually obligated to publish x number of gear plug videos. Looks like Dave permits the disclaimer, but still wants the gear showcased understandably. If this was just a straight up ad put out by a wannabe, I would be annoyed. But given the gear has been demo'd effective by a retired 75th Ranger operator, I don't have an issue with it personally.
Glad to see he's taking the time to give names of the products. I watched him use a parang on a video and asked what brand and no response. Figured it was because of advertising for a product without permission. Never the less. This ranger knows his sht. I like his straight forwardness and how blunt he puts this out there. 🇺🇸👍
Andrew, I subscribed to your channel because I enjoy your content and you don't cry about the YT algorithm and money in your videos. One of your colleagues has completely turned me off his channel because he can't make a video without sobbing to his audience about his lack of income from YT. Thank you, sir.
I know exactly who you’re referring to, and I had to stop watching his videos as well. Never fails that at some point, the YT algorithm will be whined about in every video.
I love the Grayl system! Camp Craft makes a Millbank bag that nests over the Grayl and cup. It adds way more versatility to the system. I treated some nasty leaf littered algae filled water and the people I was training said it was the best water they’ve ever had.
A non-Ranger tip; If you don't see shiny metal inside your metal bottle/canteen it needs cleaned. Fill the bottle with your hottest tap-water in your kitchen sink, drop in two Efferdent tablets, let it sit for an hour or so then dump out. Repeat for badly stained bottles. Warning though, you might be disgusted that you've been drinking from it when you see what comes out. Also, I agree with some comments below regarding others whining about YT or turning into a shopping channel. Thanks.
Great stuff Andrew enjoyed the video. Thanks for explaining why you put a lanyard on your knives, I have watched all your videos and always wondered. Would be cool if you made a video with essential knots to know for fieldcraft and show the knot you use for your knives. Thanks again mate great stuff
First time in a long time that I read all of the comments. And remember some people are born haters and are jealous of other people's talent, knowledge, and successes.
Re: the Grayl. As you were talking about the capacity of the filter and the processing count, I was looking at the tape you had wrapped around the outside container and thought that if you had a pen or sharpie, you could mark down on the tape each time you put water through it . Once you reached the filter's limit (for a GeoPress 24 oz the manufacturer says ~ 350 cycles), you could replace the filter and tear off the marked tape to start with a fresh marking area. I don't have a Grayl myself to test the idea, but I thought it might be worth someone giving it a try to see if it's a workable idea.
Andrew - It’s been great watching your channel grow and I appreciate what you’re doing. I’ve learned a lot and really appreciate your straight-forward approach in sharing your knowledge, skills and gear. Please don’t let the crap talkers and naysayers get to you - those folks just want to create strife and get attention. Not worth your time. Block them and move on! Take care Brother.
Things like this is what should be taught in every school… elementary through college. Mandatory classes that cover everything like… Wilderness survival, foraging, Homesteading, gardening/farming/livestock, home/vehicle repair. Emergency situations. Medical care. Alternative energy. Kids are never too young to learn, and adults are never too old to stop learning.
I love the kickstand canteen cup. Bend the tabs on the lock bar slightly to perfect the fit and it'll never slip. The D rings to pull it with a stick are clutch.
Hello Andrew; I follow you for 3 years. Thank you for all the info you have shared. I am looking forward for more. A video about more advanced self first aid would be awesome and probably save some lives. (About injuries, various infections, deep cuts, broken bones etc)
Thank you for always posting top shelf instructional videos. Over many years, I have continually gravitated to gear that is rugged and simple at reasonable cost. What worked in the woods behind my New England hobby farm is still my go-to in the Philippines where I grabbed early retirement. Beautiful Bride and I are equipping our three young troops ranging in age from five (5) to almost seventeen (17) years old. That would not be possible if every item we choose was "gourmet quality" at gourmet prices. We stick with hard working, long lasting quality.
Thanks for this video! I read the comment about just selling stuff. When I look at your gear I see the wear and tear it has stood up to and that you do use it in the field. That reinforces the quality of the gear that SRO sells. Most of the videos from you are about use in the field. The reason I Sub your channel is I like the way you teach and the new ideas I can learn along with old techniques. Keep up the great videos and remember that the info you may have already passed on in previous videos is still valid and worth the review to me and any new students. Thank you for your service.
As a woodcarver I LOVE the Camp Carver, not cheap but a great tool. Shawn Kelly promoted it until he started using another brand, very similar but not as good for actual carving. Council Tools for the win!
Older PK GI cup and bottle set owner. One day after owning it, I drove the pin out of the L-handle and just used it as a cup. Also the cup fit too tightly to a creosoted canteen when stowed and the canteen lid's centerpiece popped out and refused to retain that insert and O-ring. Bottle set is Numba One Boom Boom Allnight Proof though.
Good piece of advice from an old vet search you some TH-cam videos on Swiss army knife hacks there are so many tips and tricks that you can do even with the smallest Swiss army knife it's crazy
Excellent demonstration of the kit/items you use Andrew! You’re the most thorough instructor I’ve watched on bushcraft skills and use of survival kits. Awesome work! Keep it up! 👍
I would add a box cutter knife , no matter how sharp we think our knife is , there is some situations when a razor sharp thin blade is a life saving , a simple old school box cutter knife where you can stock a few extra blades in the handle works great and it’s really lightweight .
I just got my first Grayl and the Pathfinder cook set delivered recently and I'm just waiting for a chance to go use it. I don't live too far away from the Pathfinder school so hopefully when my health allows I can finally take a class.
Appreciate gear suggestions from people who actually use the gear 👍TH-cam has plenty of backyard gear reviews, nice to receive feedback from someone who has actually relied upon the gear 👍❤👍
Thanks and a salute from The Netherlands. There is absolutely no need for survival skills here (yet!). But I pretend I am in the Amazon and implement your instructions into my daily routine. I actually lived in Ecuador and crossed the border to Colombia through the jungle. And yes, I was able to light a fire there. Bear Grills couldn’t.
@@lowieapitz8575 No matter where you live, there is always a need for survival skills my friend, even in populated areas. You will be many steps ahead of others, when the time ever comes that you need these skills. 👍👍
It’s good. The only issue I’ve seen is people not blowing out the water prior to storing it. That water trapped in the filter turns bad and gets people sick. Always clear the straw when done!
Doh! 14:57 I have had the red UK version for a good while now and always struggled closing the blade in the cold weather. Thanks for showing me where the button is…..🤣🤣🤣
I am new to most of these concepts but I was happy to learn the thinking behind haver sacks. I have been curious about them since I started seeing them in other videos .
32oz is one quart, unless you meant the grayling and the cup for almost 2 qts. I don't mean to be picky but I used to teach food math and it threw me for a loop. As always your videos are very useful without the fluff. Thank you for your videos.
Great basic kit video. There are a ton of “basic kit” videos but this is by far and away the most useful and informative video with absolute clarity. Thanks Andrew 👍👍
Sir, T Y for sharing lots of great equipment. Winter snow can fortunately be a plentiful supply of melt water that may not need purifying, of course. Your 2 nesting pots and the cup are obviously useful hydration equipment in the snows. I can also mention again finding in the Canadian Yukon from "the old days" numerous, very durable, very tall tin cans about the width of the Grayl equipped with makeshift wire handles at the top. Ideal snow-melting devices that you can drink from as you continue to fill them with snow at an open fire. Been there, did that, produced lot of water rapidly that was needed to keep hydrated.
Thanks for another great video . What I like is that, you can tell that you actually use the gear in your videos and that survival is about knowledge not gimmicks. Thanks again. The 893
I brought my gerber dual force, and leatherman curl multi tools in the field, I was quite surprised what they could do. I used them like bushcraft knives the gerber out performed the Leatherman, tools were bigger, I sawed through a 2 inch log with it (took forever, but it worked.) The knife did well with feather sticks, the spine produced great tinder, struck a ferro rod and I even batoned some wood..the Leatherman did not produce good tinder with the file or the spine ...but did well cutting and striking a ferro, but the big advantage was that the Leatherman had an awl which bored through hard wood pretty easily..its a force multiplier..but the Gerber after seeing it in action is what I carry every day now, I also have one of their saws as well with a kydex sheath, I am looking for an axe like a bps bush axe..I am in love with high carbon blades..they've been proven workhorses in the field ..the bk2, the bk16, bps b1 are great knives..I saw that your PKS is just like most bps knives..
For convenience I generally wear one survival knife SHEATH, without the knife in it, on my belt & keep another on the front of the left shoulder strap on my ruck. That way when I carry the ALCE I don't have the knife hilt in the way of the pack frame pad, & the knife is actually more accessible than when on the belt. After I drop the ruck, I grab the knife & put it in the belt sheath until it is time to put the knife back on the ruck. It just works for me.
The idea that a bushpot is no longer strictly necessary, in the age of "canteen kits" is actually a piece of packing advice that I needed to hear, as I assemble me bug-out bag and accessories.
Andrew, maybe you can answer this question. I’ve never seen info on this anywhere. With single wall stainless steel bottles, don’t they have a plastic coating inside that needs to be burned off before first use for boiling water over a fire? Thanks. Love every video.
I'll verify the stainless steel bottle is 18/8 recycled stainless steel inside and out, there is no liner, plastic or otherwise. The only non-stainless steel is the cap, which is hard nylon with a silicon o-ring seal. I work for a large outdoor equipment retailer, we sell the same bottle and it's safe to use in a fire with the lid off. This may not be true of aluminum or other bottle materials.
CLS=Combat Life Saver aka Florence Nightingale in your case. I don’t know exactly when CLS came about, could have been before 2001. Andrew may know. Surely was meant to supplement combat medic staffing. Thank you for being candid. So glad for your reply. Please do not go away.
I greatly prefer the versatility of a Cold steel shovel over a hatchet and of a multitool over a belt knife. I dont like being stuck with just one type of saw blade, or the bulk of a folding saw, either. So I carry 3 different types of saw blade, to be held in the visegrip of the modified Crunch multiool I have the same weight of tools, but I can do MUCH more. The Shovel, after making the appropriate handle for it (takes an hour) can do 10x as many things as any hatchet can do, including serving as a SKILLET.
I have it and the Swedish military version. I like it for a small haversack kit. It also reminds me of the pilot survival flask. I believe all three are 16oz so one iodine tablets could treat water.
I carried a SAK recruit in Ranger School and did fine. I carried a Leatherman Super Tool in SERE and that was fun too. If I had to choose it would be Leatherman because of the pliers. I think those offer us basically a second hand to do things we wouldn’t otherwise be able to do like cut wire or shape objects. They are also useful as a medical aid tool in sutures or extracting foreign objects from the body.
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Sir, pliers are necessary for the cactus environment, especially for cholla cactus. Tweezers are also important for getting out the extremely fine, annoying spines such as those left by the prickly pear.
Did you know that bottle opener is also a can opener? It’s slightly angled and more blade like on the back side of the tooth. It works really well to open cans
Question Andrew: How do you handle freezing Temps with your Grayl? My only method is detach the filter element, place it inside a Ziplock, and then stuff that inside my field jacket liner. Any better ideas for that?
That’s a pretty good idea honestly. Keep it close to the body or fire to stay warm so it dries out or at least won’t freeze. Keeping the filter insulated in a second container while not in use should help prevent freezing as well as long as it’s out of the wind or close to heat. That’s one drawback to the Grayl. I usually use snow or ice in winter, if it’s available. If not, the water temp is usually cold enough and clear enough that I won’t bother with a filter or strainer. I’ll just boil it 99% of the time. I guess it depends on the area. Prb a good idea to have a Milbank bag as part of your kit. Even if it freezes you could still fill it up and place it close to a fire to strain water and then boil.
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft AMEN Brother! The Milbank bag goes with EVERY water filter/purifier unit I use. To be SOO00oo simple in concept, yet SO USEFUL in application, it is truly an ESSENTIAL piece of gear. Don't ever let yourself be without one! 😁👍
Yall should make it easy for people and just sell that right there as a kit...everything you see, give an option where we can pick our canteen/bottle cup, or knife that you guys sell, and get the haversack, knife, pot, orange hanky, saw, ferro rod, hatchet...maybe for a price less than if you were to buy them separate.
I learned form an early age that I never store my knives in wet or damp leather sheaths. Today's sheaths are many times nylon and dry much faster than leather.
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As you use your Grayl purifier, the 'press time' will slowly increase with use. When 'press time' reaches ~25 seconds (or three years have elapsed since first use), it is time to replace your cartridge. FYI. Thank you for all your helpful info. Can't wait to take the course.
Please add a whetstone to your kit. You need something to keep your blades sharp.
Firefly makes a ferro rod that fits in the toothpick slot..
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I have a question.in regards to water. Is there a reason to carry test strips for testing the water you find in the field
Andrew… just an old man’s request. I used to watch Dave religiously (common man stuff, blacksmith stuff, recommendations too). I still have the Utmost respect for him. Please, please PLEASE… don’t go all commercial. Keep teaching. I found your channel and watch you religiously now.
(Just an old Navy Sailor request ) MUCH RESPECT SIR. THANK YOU.
It seems like everyone has their opinion on that very subject. I can understand both sides of the argument. I float somewhere in the middle. That’s why I prefaced the case. I truly don’t mind if people purchase from me or SRO or anywhere, I just like showing gear that works for me and maybe others will adopt it and like it.
I know SRO has taken care of me and a lot of other customers. Example: One student in the last class I taught wanted a change to his PKS knife handle and Dave took it straight to his personal forge and shop to modify the handle during the class for the student. Dave refinished it and brought it back to the student at no charge. Student was happy with it after that. That really set an example for me of how much Dave and the SRO team care about the value of their product but more importantly the satisfaction and care of their customers. But I can also understand the inundation of commercialism. I’ll never push something I don’t truly believe in.
Note Andrew is a Pathfinder employee, and as such might be contractually obligated to publish x number of gear plug videos. Looks like Dave permits the disclaimer, but still wants the gear showcased understandably. If this was just a straight up ad put out by a wannabe, I would be annoyed. But given the gear has been demo'd effective by a retired 75th Ranger operator, I don't have an issue with it personally.
Glad to see he's taking the time to give names of the products. I watched him use a parang on a video and asked what brand and no response. Figured it was because of advertising for a product without permission. Never the less. This ranger knows his sht. I like his straight forwardness and how blunt he puts this out there. 🇺🇸👍
Andrew is the best! This channel and its instructions are invaluable. Thank you so much for all you do! 🇺🇲
Andrew, I subscribed to your channel because I enjoy your content and you don't cry about the YT algorithm and money in your videos. One of your colleagues has completely turned me off his channel because he can't make a video without sobbing to his audience about his lack of income from YT. Thank you, sir.
I know exactly who you’re referring to, and I had to stop watching his videos as well. Never fails that at some point, the YT algorithm will be whined about in every video.
Yup. Corporal's Corner.
Lmao I know who you’re talking about and agree 100%
Yeah, easy to guess who you're referring to 🤣
Yea, the cry baby from corporals corner was too much every week, and his videos are the same, he’s boring
Great Video brother
Top ten best crossovers.
I love the Grayl system! Camp Craft makes a Millbank bag that nests over the Grayl and cup. It adds way more versatility to the system. I treated some nasty leaf littered algae filled water and the people I was training said it was the best water they’ve ever had.
Got to get one of those Grayl's for my kit.
just order two (wife and myself), thanks for the tip.
For a old military guy who is all thumbs the old fashion L-Handle canteen cup easy for me to use and more balance
Andrew, 80% of my kit either comes from S.R.O. or Helikon-tex. Thanks to you and Shawn! Anyway great video videos. Keep up the awesome work!
A non-Ranger tip; If you don't see shiny metal inside your metal bottle/canteen it needs cleaned. Fill the bottle with your hottest tap-water in your kitchen sink, drop in two Efferdent tablets, let it sit for an hour or so then dump out. Repeat for badly stained bottles. Warning though, you might be disgusted that you've been drinking from it when you see what comes out. Also, I agree with some comments below regarding others whining about YT or turning into a shopping channel. Thanks.
Great stuff Andrew enjoyed the video.
Thanks for explaining why you put a lanyard on your knives, I have watched all your videos and always wondered.
Would be cool if you made a video with essential knots to know for fieldcraft and show the knot you use for your knives.
Thanks again mate great stuff
Yep, down for a Sunday morning video :)
thanks man - always good to double check the short list of key gear
First time in a long time that I read all of the comments. And remember some people are born haters and are jealous of other people's talent, knowledge, and successes.
Re: the Grayl. As you were talking about the capacity of the filter and the processing count, I was looking at the tape you had wrapped around the outside container and thought that if you had a pen or sharpie, you could mark down on the tape each time you put water through it . Once you reached the filter's limit (for a GeoPress 24 oz the manufacturer says ~ 350 cycles), you could replace the filter and tear off the marked tape to start with a fresh marking area. I don't have a Grayl myself to test the idea, but I thought it might be worth someone giving it a try to see if it's a workable idea.
Good idea
Awesome, I will be doing that on my grayl ,Thank you for the idea bloke.
Awesome, I will be doing that on my Grayl , thanks for the idea bloke.
Grayl > Sawyer. It’s the way to go. Love the tick mark idea on tape.
Thanks Andrew, enjoyed seeing your most used kit
I find that the one quart bushpot fits in a Crown Royal bag perfectly.
Andrew - It’s been great watching your channel grow and I appreciate what you’re doing. I’ve learned a lot and really appreciate your straight-forward approach in sharing your knowledge, skills and gear. Please don’t let the crap talkers and naysayers get to you - those folks just want to create strife and get attention. Not worth your time. Block them and move on! Take care Brother.
Down with the trolls!
Things like this is what should be taught in every school… elementary through college. Mandatory classes that cover everything like… Wilderness survival, foraging, Homesteading, gardening/farming/livestock, home/vehicle repair. Emergency situations. Medical care. Alternative energy.
Kids are never too young to learn, and adults are never too old to stop learning.
well urban life...
I love the kickstand canteen cup. Bend the tabs on the lock bar slightly to perfect the fit and it'll never slip. The D rings to pull it with a stick are clutch.
Hello Andrew; I follow you for 3 years. Thank you for all the info you have shared. I am looking forward for more. A video about more advanced self first aid would be awesome and probably save some lives. (About injuries, various infections, deep cuts, broken bones etc)
Thank you for always posting top shelf instructional videos. Over many years, I have continually gravitated to gear that is rugged and simple at reasonable cost. What worked in the woods behind my New England hobby farm is still my go-to in the Philippines where I grabbed early retirement. Beautiful Bride and I are equipping our three young troops ranging in age from five (5) to almost seventeen (17) years old. That would not be possible if every item we choose was "gourmet quality" at gourmet prices. We stick with hard working, long lasting quality.
Have you seen some varmints?
Thanks for this video! I read the comment about just selling stuff. When I look at your gear I see the wear and tear it has stood up to and that you do use it in the field. That reinforces the quality of the gear that SRO sells. Most of the videos from you are about use in the field. The reason I Sub your channel is I like the way you teach and the new ideas I can learn along with old techniques. Keep up the great videos and remember that the info you may have already passed on in previous videos is still valid and worth the review to me and any new students. Thank you for your service.
Another great instructing video, I tend to cut up old clothing for char cloth, beats wasting it.
As a woodcarver I LOVE the Camp Carver, not cheap but a great tool. Shawn Kelly promoted it until he started using another brand, very similar but not as good for actual carving. Council Tools for the win!
Yeah, that camp carver is legit!
Good info as always. Thank you. 🙏
Older PK GI cup and bottle set owner. One day after owning it, I drove the pin out of the L-handle and just used it as a cup. Also the cup fit too tightly to a creosoted canteen when stowed and the canteen lid's centerpiece popped out and refused to retain that insert and O-ring. Bottle set is Numba One Boom Boom Allnight Proof though.
Solid and useful gear! Thanks a lot! Best wishes from Germany!🌲
Good piece of advice from an old vet search you some TH-cam videos on Swiss army knife hacks there are so many tips and tricks that you can do even with the smallest Swiss army knife it's crazy
Excellent demonstration of the kit/items you use Andrew! You’re the most thorough instructor I’ve watched on bushcraft skills and use of survival kits. Awesome work! Keep it up! 👍
Good review on what is needed in basic bushcraft and survival tools. I appreciated the multiple use and packaging ideas.
Great video Andrew. Your tips and advices helps me a mostly when I do tours. Cheerings from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰❤️🎉
I love all Ranger Survival and Field Craft videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
I would add a box cutter knife , no matter how sharp we think our knife is , there is some situations when a razor sharp thin blade is a life saving , a simple old school box cutter knife where you can stock a few extra blades in the handle works great and it’s really lightweight .
Been setting here waiting ranger. Thanks for the new video
The dual canteen cup trick I had never thought of before. You might've made a convert of a bottle to a canteen guy
I just got my first Grayl and the Pathfinder cook set delivered recently and I'm just waiting for a chance to go use it. I don't live too far away from the Pathfinder school so hopefully when my health allows I can finally take a class.
8:35 this right here would be a perfect method for carrying fire around from one place to another in a wet jungle like survival situation.
Great Sunday video, Andrew. This was exactly what I wanted to watch. Very, very nice pieces of gear. Have an amazing week start. Blessings. 🙏🏻
Appreciate gear suggestions from people who actually use the gear 👍TH-cam has plenty of backyard gear reviews, nice to receive feedback from someone who has actually relied upon the gear 👍❤👍
Man, this is another excellent video !
Great video Andrew. Always love a gear-dump video. Didn't even know there was a 32oz bush pot.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks and a salute from The Netherlands. There is absolutely no need for survival skills here (yet!). But I pretend I am in the Amazon and implement your instructions into my daily routine. I actually lived in Ecuador and crossed the border to Colombia through the jungle. And yes, I was able to light a fire there. Bear Grills couldn’t.
B.G. was probably too busy
collecting his u**** for a
beverage
Bear grills couldn't survive in Tesco's.
Interessant leven zo te lezen 😉. Ben niet verder dan België en Duitsland geweest 😅
@@lowieapitz8575
No matter where you live, there is always a need for survival skills my friend, even in populated areas.
You will be many steps ahead of others, when the time ever comes that you need these skills. 👍👍
@@KevinSmith-yh6tlOh sure, there are 18 million of us in a country twice as big as New Jersey, so TSHF scenario will play out.
Thanks Andrew!! A great primer to gear! What do we think about LifeStraw for water treatment??
It’s good. The only issue I’ve seen is people not blowing out the water prior to storing it. That water trapped in the filter turns bad and gets people sick. Always clear the straw when done!
Doh! 14:57 I have had the red UK version for a good while now and always struggled closing the blade in the cold weather. Thanks for showing me where the button is…..🤣🤣🤣
I am new to most of these concepts but I was happy to learn the thinking behind haver sacks. I have been curious about them since I started seeing them in other videos .
32oz is one quart, unless you meant the grayling and the cup for almost 2 qts. I don't mean to be picky but I used to teach food math and it threw me for a loop. As always your videos are very useful without the fluff. Thank you for your videos.
I think I said it weird. I never learned to math.
What is food math?
Another awesome video sir..!!!
Andrew what brand ferro rod do you use?
Awesome!! Thank you, Andrew!!
Great basic kit video.
There are a ton of “basic kit” videos but this is by far and away the most useful and informative video with absolute clarity.
Thanks Andrew 👍👍
Thanks Andrew!
👍
Sir, T Y for sharing lots of great equipment. Winter snow can fortunately be a plentiful supply of melt water that may not need purifying, of course. Your 2 nesting pots and the cup are obviously useful hydration equipment in the snows. I can also mention again finding in the Canadian Yukon from "the old days" numerous, very durable, very tall tin cans about the width of the Grayl equipped with makeshift wire handles at the top. Ideal snow-melting devices that you can drink from as you continue to fill them with snow at an open fire. Been there, did that, produced lot of water rapidly that was needed to keep hydrated.
when you are packing the bush pots inside each other do you not use a bandana between the pots to reduce the rattling / noise when moving ?
You could, not a bad idea
Thanks for another great video . What I like is that, you can tell that you actually use the gear in your videos and that survival is about knowledge not gimmicks. Thanks again. The 893
Thanks Andrew🍁
There was something about this video, maybe the more humorous, off-hand commentary, that I really liked.
His humor is awesome!
Cool video brother! Thanks for sharing.
On the swiss army knife. File down the bottle opener/large screw driver into a chisel. Opens up new bushcraft capabilities.
I do, I want one.😢 😅great video. ✌️
Great gear as always
outstanding video, brother, thank you for the patch on Facebook
Good video with lots of good tips that will help me on my imaginary tactical missions.
Excellent Video !
I brought my gerber dual force, and leatherman curl multi tools in the field, I was quite surprised what they could do. I used them like bushcraft knives the gerber out performed the Leatherman, tools were bigger, I sawed through a 2 inch log with it (took forever, but it worked.) The knife did well with feather sticks, the spine produced great tinder, struck a ferro rod and I even batoned some wood..the Leatherman did not produce good tinder with the file or the spine ...but did well cutting and striking a ferro, but the big advantage was that the Leatherman had an awl which bored through hard wood pretty easily..its a force multiplier..but the Gerber after seeing it in action is what I carry every day now, I also have one of their saws as well with a kydex sheath, I am looking for an axe like a bps bush axe..I am in love with high carbon blades..they've been proven workhorses in the field ..the bk2, the bk16, bps b1 are great knives..I saw that your PKS is just like most bps knives..
For convenience I generally wear one survival knife SHEATH, without the knife in it, on my belt & keep another on the front of the left shoulder strap on my ruck. That way when I carry the ALCE I don't have the knife hilt in the way of the pack frame pad, & the knife is actually more accessible than when on the belt. After I drop the ruck, I grab the knife & put it in the belt sheath until it is time to put the knife back on the ruck. It just works for me.
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Andrew love your videos man 😊
I have all those same container sets,good pieces of kit. The Pathfinder Canteens are 40 Oz. if I remember correctly. Thanks for the video Andrew.
Awesome
The idea that a bushpot is no longer strictly necessary, in the age of "canteen kits" is actually a piece of packing advice that I needed to hear, as I assemble me bug-out bag and accessories.
Awesome video...lot of info.. keep up the good work 👍
Nice job on video and showing off the gear.
Always, dam good info..
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Major Andrew another excellent video sir great gear👍🇺🇸
Liked the video.
Andrew, maybe you can answer this question. I’ve never seen info on this anywhere. With single wall stainless steel bottles, don’t they have a plastic coating inside that needs to be burned off before first use for boiling water over a fire? Thanks. Love every video.
Not that I’ve seen. I know PF cookware comes ready to use. I recommend cleaning it prior to use just for any residual matter or mail dust.
I'll verify the stainless steel bottle is 18/8 recycled stainless steel inside and out, there is no liner, plastic or otherwise. The only non-stainless steel is the cap, which is hard nylon with a silicon o-ring seal. I work for a large outdoor equipment retailer, we sell the same bottle and it's safe to use in a fire with the lid off. This may not be true of aluminum or other bottle materials.
T Y. This is deceptively significant.
Another excellent, practical video! Thanks, Major!👍👍
Alot of this gear is what I carried as a USMC Amphibious Recon..
Is that like river patrols? Please pardon my ignorance, sounds interesting.
Great info bro. God Bless👍🏽
GI surplus map case makes a good haversack, too, although not as large.
Not using my WWI map case for that but will sew my own haversack.
Dear Lisa Turner, are you possibly a CLS? T Y.
@@peterbogart4531 I'm old school and that means I use words not one letter of a word nor an emoji in communication.
CLS=Combat Life Saver aka Florence Nightingale in your case. I don’t know exactly when CLS came about, could have been before 2001. Andrew may know. Surely was meant to supplement combat medic staffing. Thank you for being candid. So glad for your reply. Please do not go away.
I greatly prefer the versatility of a Cold steel shovel over a hatchet and of a multitool over a belt knife. I dont like being stuck with just one type of saw blade, or the bulk of a folding saw, either. So I carry 3 different types of saw blade, to be held in the visegrip of the modified Crunch multiool I have the same weight of tools, but I can do MUCH more. The Shovel, after making the appropriate handle for it (takes an hour) can do 10x as many things as any hatchet can do, including serving as a SKILLET.
Great stuff
Kool stuff Col.
I own several of the same pieces of gear 🎉
I always carry an extra sawyer mini as a back up
Interesting that the knife looks JUST LIKE my "Condor" knife from El Salvador.
I like it so much that I bought two of them. Inexpensive.
Andrew,спасибо!
Awesome thank you. Where did you get that dry bag that you showed with the bush pot?
Was thinking of getting Dave’s new M34 canteen. Thoughts?
I have it and the Swedish military version. I like it for a small haversack kit. It also reminds me of the pilot survival flask. I believe all three are 16oz so one iodine tablets could treat water.
If you must choose one tool in your pocket, you bring SAK or Leatherman?
I carried a SAK recruit in Ranger School and did fine. I carried a Leatherman Super Tool in SERE and that was fun too. If I had to choose it would be Leatherman because of the pliers. I think those offer us basically a second hand to do things we wouldn’t otherwise be able to do like cut wire or shape objects. They are also useful as a medical aid tool in sutures or extracting foreign objects from the body.
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft thank you very much!!!!
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Sir, pliers are necessary for the cactus environment, especially for cholla cactus. Tweezers are also important for getting out the extremely fine, annoying spines such as those left by the prickly pear.
Did you know that bottle opener is also a can opener? It’s slightly angled and more blade like on the back side of the tooth. It works really well to open cans
What do you think about the Cold Steel Mini Tac in the bowie blade style?
Too minamalist?
Too light?
Question Andrew:
How do you handle freezing Temps with your Grayl? My only method is detach the filter element, place it inside a Ziplock, and then stuff that inside my field jacket liner.
Any better ideas for that?
That’s a pretty good idea honestly. Keep it close to the body or fire to stay warm so it dries out or at least won’t freeze. Keeping the filter insulated in a second container while not in use should help prevent freezing as well as long as it’s out of the wind or close to heat. That’s one drawback to the Grayl. I usually use snow or ice in winter, if it’s available. If not, the water temp is usually cold enough and clear enough that I won’t bother with a filter or strainer. I’ll just boil it 99% of the time. I guess it depends on the area. Prb a good idea to have a Milbank bag as part of your kit. Even if it freezes you could still fill it up and place it close to a fire to strain water and then boil.
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AMEN Brother! The Milbank bag goes with EVERY water filter/purifier unit I use. To be SOO00oo simple in concept, yet SO USEFUL in application, it is truly an ESSENTIAL piece of gear. Don't ever let yourself be without one!
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In Yukon the best policy is often to drink all the water before it freezes and thaw more snow or ice when you stop.
Yall should make it easy for people and just sell that right there as a kit...everything you see, give an option where we can pick our canteen/bottle cup, or knife that you guys sell, and get the haversack, knife, pot, orange hanky, saw, ferro rod, hatchet...maybe for a price less than if you were to buy them separate.
The haversack is the quick and handy drag bag of the LBE group. SOP gear in WWII for the British troops. The musette appears to be a close relative.
LoL the way you said " used it wipe down ,ah (slight pause) different thing" I thought you were going to say your butt 😂😂
What happens in the field stays in the field!!
If you can safely burn digestive byproduct, please consider it. In Arizona you may need a fire permit.
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Have at it ,you got this one
@@peterbogart4531 have at it ! You got it 👍
Good morning from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your adventures and skills
Thanks!
Wish I could find titanium military style canteen n cup n stove set.
Good Job Sir
Hi what do u use for the gomboy large or medium teeth? Thanks
I learned form an early age that I never store my knives in wet or damp leather sheaths. Today's sheaths are many times nylon and dry much faster than leather.
Ya I want one. I wondered how long it would take you to join the Haversack club. Knife, hatchet and haversack tools well known in 1776.