Dave Canterbury's 10 C's of Survival Plus 5 More!
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- Dave Canterbury's original 10 C's of Survival with his additional 5 C's! The 10 C's is a helpful mnemonic to remember the highest priority survival items in a survival situation as well as the most commonly used items through human history for survival off the landscape. 5 additional C's were coined during the development of this concept explaining survival items that have been around for a long time. Maximum effective range was reached with 10, but there were 15 items once upon a time. The 10 C's are recapped here with the additional 5 C's to round off the kit. Enjoy!
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Looks like a 16th item was added. A chotgun for chootin' game.
Lol
He can't say that on TH-cam though. He'll get slapped by the moderators
It’s called the cillinder of death
@@markg.3171 😅
I’ve always argued that coffee is the 11 th c there is no survival without coffee
True story!!
No survival is worth it at least without coffee :P
Agreed!!! lol
With out coffee I no go enough said God bless
Yes common sense and feel good is essential in survival
The Boy Scouts have always taught "The 10 Essentials" for hiking. Years ago, I adapted Dave's list and the BSA list and taught this to my scouts:
Scout 10 Essentials for Hiking:
1. Cover: shelter/protection - bandanna, trash bag, rain gear, hat, extra clothing + chapstick, sunscreen, bug spray, gloves; a large trash bag or rain gear or wool blanket or extra clothing beyond what you would normally wear, just in case of emergencies. A poncho or a large trash bag can also help you make a shelter, among other uses.
2. Container: Carry plenty of fresh water, at least 1 liter/quart. A Nalgene, a canteen or a plastic water bottle are all OK water containers. Carry a few water purification tablets, too, so you can purify some more water as needed.
3. Combustion: A small Bic lighter is great. Or waterproof matches or ferro rod or magnesium block. Place one of these and some small tinder in a ziplock or an old Altoids tin. Add a small birthday candle which can help a lot to start a fire. Some examples of good tinder: plumber's candles (wax); small balls of dryer lint mixed with Vaseline; Chapstick, hand sanitizer, small strips of waxed cardboard (from old produce boxes).
4. Cutting: Knife/Multi-Tool; useful for first aid, food preparation, first aid, cutting rope and making repairs. Tape a Sail Needle or other large needle to your knife sheath & use to repair cloth items (see#7).
5. Compass: and map; always carry a detailed map of the area and a compass and know how to use both. Look at them ahead of time to be familiar with the area.
6. Candle: Carry a flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries! You never know when you might need to spend the night or make that last mile or so after sunset. A small birthday candle in your Combustion Kit can also help.
7. Care: repair gear; duct tape, paracord, sail needle, dental floss
8. Cure: small first-aid kit; many uses; kit should include tourniquet, band-aids, gauze, moleskin, duct tape & dental floss plus any personal med you need like an asthma inhaler or an Epi-Pen. Place items in a heavy-duty ziplock bag.
9. Calories: bring emergency food in case you are delayed or just get lost. The food should require no cooking. Protein meal bars or peanut butter cups are great choices. Even a Snickers bar is good.
10. Communication: A cell phone, whistle or mirror is much better than shouting. Even when you are too far away for voice service, cell phones will often work well enough to leave a trace (a “ping) of you.
I have two “emergency “ stories starring pocket/folding saws. In 1985 while underway to Australia my ship sprung a leak (I was a Hull Technician in the USN). There was not enough room to use a regular size cross cut saw, so I used the saw blade on my Swiss Army Camper knife to cut the wooden wedge to fit into the leak. Many years later, my wife and I are breaking camp due to a dangerous storm. A tree gets knocked over, blocking the road. I remove the Stanley folding saw from my emergency bag. The Stanley saw made short work of getting that tree out of our way. Emergencies can happen anytime, that’s why I keep supplies in my truck.
Sounds like saw comes handy it falls into place if you stay within your experience and ability and learn gradually be safe be confident
If you guys like folding saws and I truly do I would recommend Corona saws because their blades are not as breakable as the silkie and overall the tool weighs less
Fellow Hull Tech here, Anthony...'79-'83. Semper fixedelis to ya.
I'm currently trying out the sawback machete. Where I live we use machetes more than saws and axes and hatchets anyways... and this way I'm adding a tool (the saw) without adding weight or taking up more space in my bag. Available for like $5-$6 at the local Harbor Frieght hardware store and online. Bonus: the sawback machete doesn't have a hinge to break like on a folding saw and it has more teeth in a row than most folding saws. And yes, I have owned a Silky folding saw for like 10 years now too. Just haven't needed it much so it got left at the house after the first hundred trips of not using it. We use machetes here.
This happened to me once - a tree fell across a dirt road I was traveling during a surprise (to me) storm. I was able to 3 point turn my way out of there and backtrack another way. Not sure what I would have done otherwise. I carry a folding saw, a hatchet, AND a machete in my trunk now. I do want to upgrade my folding saw though.
In recent years, Dave Canterbury and his team of instructors have used the Grayl filter water bottle in place of the additional water bottle.
Sawyer makes a great filter and filter/bottle combo too. Available at Walmart
I thought I knew all about Dave Canterbury and the 10 Cs. Just goes to show, you learn something new every day.
Yea, Dave made a video called "The Five Redundant C's" at about the same time he made "The Ten C's Of Survivability" video.
Never forget the "Two is one and One is none" mantra. I remember a guy who's here on you tube named Joe Robinet, who went on that show "Alone" he tapped out on the second day . . . on the first day, he built a fire and set his ferro rod down on a log. 'Nuff said. Of course, the producers of that show are pretty stupid too -- I take more stuff to the Scout Camp with my grandson for two nights than they allow these folks to take when bushwhacking for months.
Remember, Dave says the first 5 is bare minimum -- he doesn't say, take these five things and head out into a national forest for the next six months.
@@timbaka1480 I didn't know Joe Robinet was on that show. Had to laugh and am almost secretly pleased he didn't last that long. He's always struck me as a low-key douche.
He and the "Lone Wolf" guy from that gear testing channel should go on at least one date. I really believe there is potential for at least one willing divorce and wedding there.
One Patreon "Wolf Pack" would be all atwitter without a doubt. 😜
I do carry a slingshot, but I find another item that Dave has suggested to likely be even more productive: a couple of old-fashioned rat traps, along with a mouse-trap. The light weight wooden rat traps can garner squirrels, opossum and other medium size game, while the mouse trap can provide small bits of meat as bait for the larger traps, which can provide large amounts of calories with minimal expenditure of resources. These can work for you even while you're sleeping, or fishing, or making essential camp items.
I have 6 rat traps in a handy bag. I didn't think of the smaller mouse trap for bait. Good one ...Thanks
In the original 10 C's Kit Dave made a strong point that the headlamp (aka Candling device) be waterproof. Not water resistant but WATERPROOF! IIRC he had a Princeton Tec. Personally I like the Black Diamond and Petzl lamps but at best they're IPX8 (most are IPX4). Just an observation. I always have a hand held light that's more waterproof, and in practice I've had my Petzl & BD lamps out in the rain and none have failed on me, but I suppose it would happen if they stayed wet enough for long enough.
Great stuff! Yours is probably the best survival skills channel on TH-cam.🙏
I like to add 4 more Cs. Cleanliness (simple hygiene kit with soap), Curatives (first aid and personal meds), Calories, and Communication (whistle, sat phone, plb etc.)
I'm happy you made this video I love Dave's videos I'm glad you all give him credit and add to his legacy thank you !
Good 10 C's and 15 C's loadout! I have never had the pleasure to meet Dave Canaberry but always wanted to because he seems like a cool down to earth instructor guy! I like his style, methods and no bull information! I met Cody Lundeen years ago in the 90' in survival training and he is full of information and a very down to earth funny guy! I always used kits similar to this including a metal camping cup with a plastic bottle with ductaped cordage and medical tubing for a improvised straw and a slingshot. I always carry a small hank of dental floss with my canvas needle from Dollar tree in my pellet tin I made punk wood or charcloth . Back then we made or improvised a lot of gear that was hard to get or to expensive! I always used my military canteen with cup kits in our survival kit! I use the line sytem with my kits. I use my messenger bag or old school havesack for my scouting kit. I love the waterproof 5 C's oilskin haversack kit from pathfinder school store my girlfriend got me for Christmas a couple of years ago! The kit was great just added a few items including a large wool blanket and my military poncho! This makes a complete kit for light weight fishing and camping! I got caught in a bad rain storm in 35° weather and all the gear was dry inside that haversack when I got under my cover including my lighter, ferro rod and cotton balls tin with vaseline for my fire starters. That kit saved my butt, warmed me up and dried me and my gear out! I love that kit so much I am getting another 5's haversack kit for my brother and for me the new wax ripstop canvas haversack when the store restocks inventory. Great video and keep up all your hard work and good points of view!
What a flash from the past, the extra 5C's to smooth it, inconvenient overnight. Thanks for reminding us.
I appreciate you being specific and detailed in your teaching. Looking forward to your next video.
Great videos! Thanks for sharing your training. The only thing I can think of for sharpening “C” is “ceramic”
This is a very good presentation. Dave Canterbury did mention that for shelter you need something to sleep in, something to sleep on and something to sleep under to make a viable shelter. You had something to sleep on (trash bags for a brows bed) you had the emergency tarp for something to sleep under. But nothing to sleep in.
Awesome. Major, you are having too much fun!
New viewer. VERY refreshing to see someone who has actually USED their gear !!!! Most arm chair warrior "survivalist" videos are from girly hand wannabees. EVERYTHING NEW. Not a scratch. Well Done Sir ! JJP RVN 70-71.
Thx for posting i appreciate the additional info as the 10 cs are a vital part of any survival kit. Always learning...
Thanks for refresher course...Sometimes we get away on things....Good reminder
I always like adding a collection of assorted sizes of zip ties. Light to carry and store in my bag, versitile, and can be used for a million purposes.
Plus, they're reusable, using a safety pin to release them.
Damn right. They save on time and expediency. Requires no knowledge of knots.
I got a brand from Menards (in the Midwest) that are rated to maintain better strength in extreme heat and cold outdoors. More pricey though.
I remember Canterbury's very first video, and was an early participant. The metal canteen that nests in the cup is based upon the stainless steel WW2 canteen and cup that I used way back then, and still do in several kits. With little modifications, my version can suspend the WW2 canteen and cup over a fire. At the time there was no better option that also lends it self to carry on a pistol belt, or with cordage attached, as over the shoulder carry. Eventually Canterbury developed a modern version that only differs slightly from the WW2 original. If we can think for ourselves, the 10 C's can be improved upon and made for our individual environments and preferences. Here in Montana, in big game country, a sling shot is useless. Here, it is far better to carry a fishing net or fishing kit, as we have lots of rivers and lakes and very little small game. I would also skip the dry bag and use a larger sail-nylon tarp that will keep a person and their gear drier in driving rain and snow. I also carry two Mora knives instead of the multi tool. The pliers are the most useful part of a multi-tool, yet if the first Mora is lost or damaged, an alternative of the same kind is a better replacement. Gotta have a useful knife. I have lost a knife in the field and remember the lesson. Attach a bright color lanyard or use a brightly colored handle, or carry a replacement. Mora's a cheap for what they can do. I'd rather carry two of those than one more expensive bushcraft knife.
The great outdoors is sound, so much and then so silent, much better then a quiet house, but always stay safe and be happy were possible
Another excellent video. And an excellent reminder that the more you know the less you need. Like most I struggle with keeping my day pack under a hundred pounds. LoL!
My sentiments exactly. I had to switch to a 70 L backpack.
Thank you Andrew....great video as always....not only do you prioritize the ten c's but you show the additional 5 that were recommended... 😊💚
I always have the sail needle taped to the back of my knife sheath. I have long carried a Silky Pocket Boy or Gomboy as a second cutting device. The saw always makes camp life so much easier and triples ones capabilities. The duct tape, the cordage.....It's all good to have with you when out and about. I will point out here that boiling only disinfects water. Disinfection is THE most important aspect of making water potable. Tablets also only disinfect. One is not capable of carrying the necessary equipment for water purification in one's backpack. Purification involves removal of a myriad of possible contaminants from water, most of which, hopefully, wont be in water one encounters in the back country. Disinfection involves killing bio threats that may be in the water. Thanks for sharing. Well done!
Although not really practical in the wild, the only way to make PURE water is to distill it. Distilling takes out EVERYTHING!
Thank you for the review. I have passed this on to a good friend as we were going over equipment verbally. This will be great for her as well as an excellent review for me.
I'm new to the channel. I'm really enjoying your presentation! I love the editing with the close-ups spliced into the verbal instruction as visual aid/example. I know it's a lot more work but that type of format really helps to make the information clear and memorable! Nicely done! I'm going to binge watch for the next hour!
Good reminder to Dave's 10 C's and his 5 redundanC"s
Nate
Thank you for the the refresher on the 10 or 15 Cs. Respect.
Great intel, thanks for putting these out amigo. Definitely stuff that needs to continue to be passed on.
Thank you, very much, for the recap of those 15 items. I've been following Dave since 2012 and have forgotten the effectiveness of the rock-solid foundation... the ten, err... fifteen C's. Makes me want to have a look at the potentially hundreds of items which have found their way into my main EDC and bug out packs, and do a little deeper thinking.
Nice job on the Video.
Great video. Stuck to the point and very good review of Dave's 10 C's. Appreciate the additional 5 as well.
Herding farm cats this morning. Had never heard of the additional five . Thanks for posting. Good luck on the evening hunt
A tip to further improve your skills: instead of beating your knife completely through a log, first carve some small wedges and use the knife only to start the split, batoning where the blade touches the wood, then replace it by wedge/s and work them! This can even be done with a folding knife - no risk of compromising your blade, it's the most valuable tool you have.
The cutoffs go for kindling and the wedges for firewood, so no waste of time and effort, just a change in order.
Stay safe and take care
Nice job on this video! Very comprehensive material, to the point without a bunch of unnecessary talk, that's the way it's done. Too many people, I have noticed just like being seen and spends too much time on you tube breaking down what needs to be said and let that be it. It drives me bonkers when it takes someone all day to break something down and get to the main point of their video ,so, great job.
Great video Andrew! It's always good to be prepared because you NEVER know what life's gonna throw your way.
Excellent video, it is good to review the basic survival items needed when going in the woods. Thanks and take care.
Excellent ! As always ! Kind thanks!
Hope your channel grows. I enjoyed your instruction. Glad TH-cam recommend this and thank you for your service!
Much appreciated!
Great vid! Good to see people keeping info like this available.
I do agree with a Carnivore C. Slingshot band, frog gig, and a dozen or so circle hooks doesn't take up much room at all.
Im a big fan of DC & The Pathfinder school. The additional 5c's made for a great versatile kit. I believe in seal line bags , they are rugged , waterproof & they can serve so many different purposes . Enjoyed the video , good luck on the deer hunting this season.
The BIrd-Getter 3000
Outstanding! This was informative, and had a sprinkling of humor to kick it off. Well done.
Thank for sharing Canterbury's survival kit. I shall put it to the test in the Australian outback. In addition to the kit, I also take a full medical kit, for the unexpected. Perhaps one day I will get to meet the Legend himself. Cheers mate. Greetings from Australia.
A good saw will save a lot of time and energy. I went to mountain survival school in the Marine Corps years ago and that's one item I wish I would've had. Great content brother!!
Two comments. Magnetize the needle before it ever goes in your kit. Keep mission critical sin your pockets or around your neck. It is possible to loose your bag crossing moving water
Definitely! Even in civilian clothing I have items all over my clothing just in case.
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Absolutely, even sewing pockets interior allows a great deal small items to conceal. Good ideas on 100mph tape around fero rod!
@@earthling01 Thanks for the idea, Justin! Excited to try. Where should I sew the pockets and how? Pointers?
Love your teaching style. Thanks for detailing the bag set-up. I have many of those items but they are spread out among backpacks, purse, junk drawer, etc. Time to put them all in one place/bag and maybe double up on a few. Great video. 👍🏻🏕🏔🙏🌻😊
Thank you very much!
Very informative and educational. Thank you very much
Once again an excellent video. Thank you.
Man what an excellent video! I am going to update my survival bag this week.
Concise, on-target! Thank you, major.
Pretty good run down on the items. And you did it rather quick. Very good!
Many thanks.
Great refresher course my friend 🤠
This is exactly what I was looking for: the third set of 5 Cs. Thanks Andrew. :)
The Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty is an excellent alternative to a more expensive "bushcraft" knife. Not full tang, but will take just about anything you can give it. I have both the stainless and carbon versions and they ROCK! I modified them both by milling the spine to a sharp 90 degrees with a mill bastard. They come with nicely rounded edges on the spine.
I used that Mora in survival training and have taken it around the world, definitely a good knife!
Very informative and educational. Thank you very much. Hooah !
Good to know, only difference, I use a Grayl for a secondary container. Great in my opinion, thus far. Thank you for this video. Great kit.
Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent layout
Thanks Andrew, great video, I do believe having that dry bag is key. Alan Rice.
Great info. Thanks!
Great video!! The Corporal sent me over, so glad he did. As a fellow hunter, I rarely go in the woods without some gear for an emergency overnight. Will be implementing & upgrading the kit soon.
There is another C you forgot about,
Caravan, the ultimate shelter! 👍😉
Here’s another list of Cs
Ruckel’s 24 C’s
1 Carriers-Backpack, rucksack, equipment belt, to hold essentials
2 Cutting Tools-belt knife, saw, chopper, hatchet, axe, pocket knife
3 Combustion-fire kit for heat source and reliable tinder for ignition
4 Cordage-hanks of rope, paracord, bank line, and thread
5 Cover-tarp, mil spec poncho, space blanket, sleeping bag, tent, etc for thermal regulation & protection
6 Container-canteen, single walled stainless steel bottle, bladder and water filter and/or purifier
7 Candle Power-flashlight, headlamp, lantern for illumination
8 Cargo Tape-Gorilla or T-Rex brand 1” or 2” roll of duct tape
9 Cotton Bandana-cotton cloth sources for char, shemagh, cotton camo netting
10 Canvas Needle-sail needle and thread for sewing, repairs, wounds
11 Compass-compass and pace beads for navigation
12 Care-IFAK, first aid supplies, personal medications
13 Current-spare batteries, solar charger, and power banks
14 Communications-signaling devices, wireless comm systems, whistle, mirror
15 Contrivances-5-Tool Rule kit, sillcock key, auger, shovel, adjustable wrench
16 Clothes-season specific under and outerwear, boots, wool socks
17 Comfort-toiletries, games, cards, books, pictures
18 Calories-dense, easy prep food sources that preserve long-term
19 Capture-snares, traps, fishing kit, gig heads, spear points for game
20 Copies-essential documents for identity and possessions proof
21 Cannon-weapons for food procurement and personal protection
22 Currency-cash and coins in denominations for purchases when power is out
23 Cooking-stove, grill, frying pan, 2 quart pot
24 Combination tool-Leatherman Surge multitool
oh that's awesome
CRIKEY
Yo forgot the donkey to carry it.lol
@@adamplumpton4440 A donkey could work, but a *25 - Camel* would be more appropriate. 😉
And a eberlestock j34 pack to haul it in
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
The psk1 with spear point was really cool to see in the video.
Andrew your a good man soldier thank All your hard work an lessons. You even teach this old dog 🙂
Great video... it’s been so long I forgot about the extra 5c’s... but I kind of carry those things anyway... good reminder though... enjoy all your videos... keep up the great work 👍💪👊
Great video. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
A year or so ago I did a series of videos about the 10 C's where I describe them as Categories instead of 10 items with names that start with C. It is a little more encompassing and I think it is how Dave Canterbury intended. If you check them out let me know what you think.
Always great, Major!
Really appreciate your videos
I love this video keep going back to it
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge freely to so many of us.
Charlie Wright Salem Oregon 👍
Great vid sir. Thanks
Great video my friend. I just sold my blind horse knives PLSK one last week. It was just a little bit too thick so I didn’t like the edge geometry. With the advent of CPM-3V, you can have a much thinner blade that is actually tougher. Keep up the great work. God bless you. John
You definitely leading the way. Good job.
Well done! Thanks.
Great video and Beautiful nature. Enjoyed this video very Much 🤗😅
Another good one but I've thrown in two more C's with today's world that is combat some sort of a firearm and casualty care a blowout kit with a boo boo kit but that's just me
Very good. As a hunter I always had a few items with me too. I'll be updating soon
Thanks for the video.
Nice browning! Happy hunting Andrew.
Good video, thanks. My additional C is for Communucation e.g. a phone, notepad, & pencil.
well presented. And a lot easier to watch than DC himself. Its just not necessary to be so wordy, so thankyou for being a lot more succinct.
Happy Thanksgiving.Just sub.Great vid. Great reminders and good advice. From u and ur comment section.Keep up good work
New Subscriber! I knew about the 10 C's, thanks for sharing the additional 5! I'll add those to my pack!
Thanks! I’ll work hard to keep that sub!
I've gotten to 20 C's because I started compartmentalization. Sharpening stone, IFAK, oil, any medication, foot cream or powder, etc all get listed as CARE. Care for yourself and care for equipment.
awesome
Hello from Oklahoma! Good review video! Thanks for the good info. ! 👍👍👍I use knapsacks too when hunting. To keep myself visible and meet the required 400 sq. In. minimum, I buy a child's orange vest, and safety pin it to the back of my backpack. That way, I hopefully won't be shot by some yea hoo. Thanks for all your energy and all you do! God Bless!
15 Cs... saved this video and thank you for posting.
Reviewing again. Excellent
Thank you
Good setup, change out a signaling device for bright orange hammock tiny bit more weight but it adds a level of comfort in the woods
Another great vid !
This time of year, I would jam a woobie inside , happy hunting !
Definitely!
This time of year, I keep a small bottle of 87 proof "stimulant" so I can add a shot to my morning coffee.
Excellent video!
👍 Great video. During the video you mentioned you were running out of Cs. After giving it some thought I have some suggestion for your condideration. One that I think should be in the top five is Clean water filter. Back country water used to be safe, not anymore. The rest are arguably luxuty items so pick and choose those most important to you. Clothing. Carry all. ie and pack of some sort. Camera or cell phone. I would rate this a top 10. Care kits. ie. FAK and Repair kit. Cap w/wo bug net. Charger. Could be a solar charger with a spare light source or a hand crank model or a battery bank. Chow. Hungry is not my thing. Cash. Cellulose sponge. Uses include getting water from shallow sources, personal hygeine and general cleaning of gear. Closed Cell foam pad. Collapsible sink. Useful to gather tinder, wild edibles, personal hygeine and washing up gear. Collapsible water bag. Personally I would not travel without one. Allows you to carry extra water for dry stretches of the trail. You have extra water around camp for cooking, cleaning and filling canteens. You can use the excess to make sure the fire is out the next moring. Last and certinaly least are coffee filters and a small funnel. Helps save the water filter.
Good video, thanks.
That's great what you and Dave are doing I've watched dave for while he was always my favorite then Joe I liked that little cocky dude also ha,ha
Great job!
Excellent, dood.