I think your episode 'Sourcing Water' will be very useful. As you've said before, were never too far from civilization (unless injured when out). I also feel it's important to be well hydrated when you go out, and when you find a good source of clean water, then make the most of it!
Tip top info. One little tip I can add with reference to the puritabs is, if you use a plastic bottle have two taped to the bottom using red electrical tape. So each bottle now has the ability to supply 3ltr of water. Your first fill then two that you chemically purify. Should cover you for a day in temperate climate.
I love your kit ideas, but especially for dog walkers who are just going out for an hour or so, they might not want to take a bag to carry some kit items. I solved this problem by purchasing a fishing/camera 'man' vest. You can get all kinds, in all colors, that have tons of pockets. Mine is certainly not fashionable 🤣but all the pockets carry my phone, wallet, many of the kit items you mentioned, plus more. I add a belt type pouch to carry my dog's water bottle, and a mini bottle for me (his is 500ml so I could share that too!). Anyways, my vest means I am totally hands free and can walk/hike comfortably with no worries about bags, and items are readily available in easy access pockets. I even have a magnifying glass in one pocket 👀
I like that approach a lot. Plus if its in your pockets it is always going to be with you. Funnily enough that is how the UK military teach it too. you survive from your pockets, fight from your webbing and live from your bergen (rucksack).
@@dogdadoutdoors Thanks to your advice, one of my pockets got a bit fatter as I added an 'Israeli bandage'. It is still in the vacuum-seal package so I hope I don't have to deploy it quickly for Doggo or myself. Hah, hah, with all the stuff in my pockets, I could probably join the military 🤣 I bet they don't have doggie poop bags that could actually be used for a multitude of purposes.
Yeah, me too - or if I knew, I'd forgotten. I think it's a bad move, myself. Hardly anyone knows it, so I wonder if people hearing repeated six blasts might ignore it. On the contrary, virtually everyone knows _ _ _ . . . _ _ _ so I'm inclined to use that. Also, my phone has an SOS flash setting, not a six flashes then wait a minute setting, and if I was trying to signal using light I'd use that.
Very true and you are right. I know there are large proportion of countryside users who won't follow that advice. They aren't into survival or that side of things and they are who this series is aimed at hence I'll recommend a survival bag over a tarp because it takes zero skill to deploy.
Another great video, chears DD. Hmmm, micro cord - is that thin woven nylon? I've gone right off paracord. I don't know if it's just because I've got cheap stuff (but it wasn't that cheap), but the two parts of it (strands inside with an outer sheath) seem like a really bad design. I've got nylon rope holding up a chicken wire fence that's been there for years and years, while other bits I did with paracord have rotted and been replaced several times. Paracord is bulky too, for the same strength.
I have used hand gel too, it used to be my go-to, it does work very well and will light straight from a spark. I think the petroleum jelly burns a little longer for any given amount as it has less water content, but hand gel is great, particularly if you have it anyway.
Ah that's easy. The government has trouble just keeping the lights on. We aren't even prepared for heavy snow, they just aren't capable of carrying off a major conspiracy!
Great vid. Thanks for posting. Just a thought. I've carried a heavy gauge plastic survival bag for years, whenever heading off somewhere I considered there was a risk (also one in the boot of the car). I'd always imagined using it rather like a bivvy bag - ie. horizontally and I'd slide into it. BUT! I understand a better way, especially if very cold, is to unfold it, snipe/cut/chew one of the closed end corners off (for venting); sit on your rucksac or a coil of rope, or anything that would insulate you from the ground, and pull it over your head, down to your feet as you sit there. Why? Because with minimal contact with the ground, compared to laying in it, you've less chance of loosing heat, and also, if seated upright in a bright orange bag ,you're more likely to be spotted by anyone searching for you.Any views?
Getting off the cold ground, 100%, sitting up, makes sense. But I do feel putting the bag over your head, even with small hole at the bottom (or top depending on how you look at it) does pose a risk of asphyxiation. If you are using it to make a palmers furnace you also have the risk of carbon Monoxide poisoning. Personally, I wouldn't do it.
The advice was from a BMC Winter Skills DVD, (sorry I can't find the reference - it was several years ago) and at first I too thought it seemed counter intuitive. However, the 'hole' is actually larger , perhaps the size of a 'chimney' you'd already find in bothy bags (pull over your head), and with air entering from around your feet, asphyxiation risk would probably be very small (unless someone was using a very light plastic bag, rather than the thick gauge, stiff orange bags). Certainly in a blizzard, at altitude, using the bag the other way around (i.e open end upwards, while sitting) would risk losing a lot of heat and would probably mean you'd have to keep holding your arms up to prevent the bag slipping down, and more heat loss/exposure. I hope never to be in that position, and now have been carrying for years one of the compressed (and relatively expensive!) light foil backed 'bags', www.backpackinglight.co.uk/practical/VE104.html when winter fell running. Either way, probably not recommended for anyone suffering from claustrophobia :) Really enjoy your channel - keep going.
It's a balancing act Glen. I hear you you that a summary can be very useful, particularly if you are a visual learner. but I also need to take into account audience retention. Many won't even click on a video over X minutes long. To get around retention I am doing a series to break it down into manageable chunks. Some of the later videos will have more of a visual element, the first two are really just an introduction.
I think your episode 'Sourcing Water' will be very useful. As you've said before, were never too far from civilization (unless injured when out).
I also feel it's important to be well hydrated when you go out, and when you find a good source of clean water, then make the most of it!
Hope so!
Tip top info. One little tip I can add with reference to the puritabs is, if you use a plastic bottle have two taped to the bottom using red electrical tape. So each bottle now has the ability to supply 3ltr of water. Your first fill then two that you chemically purify. Should cover you for a day in temperate climate.
Great tip! Thanks for that one.
Nice, informative video, thanks. I look forward to the rest of the series!
Thank you, hope I don't disappoint!
I love your kit ideas, but especially for dog walkers who are just going out for an hour or so, they might not want to take a bag to carry some kit items. I solved this problem by purchasing a fishing/camera 'man' vest. You can get all kinds, in all colors, that have tons of pockets. Mine is certainly not fashionable 🤣but all the pockets carry my phone, wallet, many of the kit items you mentioned, plus more. I add a belt type pouch to carry my dog's water bottle, and a mini bottle for me (his is 500ml so I could share that too!). Anyways, my vest means I am totally hands free and can walk/hike comfortably with no worries about bags, and items are readily available in easy access pockets. I even have a magnifying glass in one pocket 👀
I like that approach a lot. Plus if its in your pockets it is always going to be with you. Funnily enough that is how the UK military teach it too. you survive from your pockets, fight from your webbing and live from your bergen (rucksack).
@@dogdadoutdoors Thanks to your advice, one of my pockets got a bit fatter as I added an 'Israeli bandage'. It is still in the vacuum-seal package so I hope I don't have to deploy it quickly for Doggo or myself. Hah, hah, with all the stuff in my pockets, I could probably join the military 🤣 I bet they don't have doggie poop bags that could actually be used for a multitude of purposes.
😳 I didn't know the distress (call) on a whistle. Thought was just keep blowing till someone finds you. Many thanks for info
You’re welcome 😊
Yeah, me too - or if I knew, I'd forgotten. I think it's a bad move, myself. Hardly anyone knows it, so I wonder if people hearing repeated six blasts might ignore it. On the contrary, virtually everyone knows _ _ _ . . . _ _ _ so I'm inclined to use that. Also, my phone has an SOS flash setting, not a six flashes then wait a minute setting, and if I was trying to signal using light I'd use that.
Good video mate. Like the approach to having several torches. Only thing is you didn’t mention toilet paper lol. 🇳🇿 🇬🇧
Well, a rusty bum never killed anyone! :)
@@dogdadoutdoors you can also use the toilet paper to mark a short trail. A bit like Hansel and Gretel but no-one eats the toilet paper
@@davidneal6920 Must admit, I never thought of that.
Excellent video, thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Good one DD 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Good stuff mate, definitely got some good tips. Look forward to the rest of the series 👍 Is that a Wirral accent by the way? 😂
Thanks. Close on the accent, from Skelmersdale originally, then moved out to South Wales and now Hampshire.
Very important: practice with your gear. You do NOT want to use gear for the first time in an emergency.
Very true and you are right. I know there are large proportion of countryside users who won't follow that advice. They aren't into survival or that side of things and they are who this series is aimed at hence I'll recommend a survival bag over a tarp because it takes zero skill to deploy.
@@dogdadoutdoorsgood thinking👍
Another great video, chears DD. Hmmm, micro cord - is that thin woven nylon? I've gone right off paracord. I don't know if it's just because I've got cheap stuff (but it wasn't that cheap), but the two parts of it (strands inside with an outer sheath) seem like a really bad design. I've got nylon rope holding up a chicken wire fence that's been there for years and years, while other bits I did with paracord have rotted and been replaced several times. Paracord is bulky too, for the same strength.
Yes, it is! At least, if you buy Atwood. I had some stuff off ebay which was called microcord, was thicker, but did have a inner core.
I use cheap jet lighters and alcohol based hand gel to light my campfires. Works well every time. 😁🔥
I have used hand gel too, it used to be my go-to, it does work very well and will light straight from a spark. I think the petroleum jelly burns a little longer for any given amount as it has less water content, but hand gel is great, particularly if you have it anyway.
Great videos, would love to hear your views on goverment conspiracies though 😅
Ah that's easy. The government has trouble just keeping the lights on. We aren't even prepared for heavy snow, they just aren't capable of carrying off a major conspiracy!
Great vid. Thanks for posting. Just a thought. I've carried a heavy gauge plastic survival bag for years, whenever heading off somewhere I considered there was a risk (also one in the boot of the car). I'd always imagined using it rather like a bivvy bag - ie. horizontally and I'd slide into it. BUT! I understand a better way, especially if very cold, is to unfold it, snipe/cut/chew one of the closed end corners off (for venting); sit on your rucksac or a coil of rope, or anything that would insulate you from the ground, and pull it over your head, down to your feet as you sit there. Why? Because with minimal contact with the ground, compared to laying in it, you've less chance of loosing heat, and also, if seated upright in a bright orange bag ,you're more likely to be spotted by anyone searching for you.Any views?
Getting off the cold ground, 100%, sitting up, makes sense. But I do feel putting the bag over your head, even with small hole at the bottom (or top depending on how you look at it) does pose a risk of asphyxiation.
If you are using it to make a palmers furnace you also have the risk of carbon Monoxide poisoning. Personally, I wouldn't do it.
The advice was from a BMC Winter Skills DVD, (sorry I can't find the reference - it was several years ago) and at first I too thought it seemed counter intuitive. However, the 'hole' is actually larger , perhaps the size of a 'chimney' you'd already find in bothy bags (pull over your head), and with air entering from around your feet, asphyxiation risk would probably be very small (unless someone was using a very light plastic bag, rather than the thick gauge, stiff orange bags). Certainly in a blizzard, at altitude, using the bag the other way around (i.e open end upwards, while sitting) would risk losing a lot of heat and would probably mean you'd have to keep holding your arms up to prevent the bag slipping down, and more heat loss/exposure. I hope never to be in that position, and now have been carrying for years one of the compressed (and relatively expensive!) light foil backed 'bags',
www.backpackinglight.co.uk/practical/VE104.html
when winter fell running. Either way, probably not recommended for anyone suffering from claustrophobia :) Really enjoy your channel - keep going.
@@user-wt8jp4qx6l Kind of makes more sense if its a bigger size hole.
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This type of video is pretty useless without a visual summarised gear layout at the conclusion!
It's a balancing act Glen. I hear you you that a summary can be very useful, particularly if you are a visual learner. but I also need to take into account audience retention. Many won't even click on a video over X minutes long.
To get around retention I am doing a series to break it down into manageable chunks. Some of the later videos will have more of a visual element, the first two are really just an introduction.