She has a super soothing voice and i like everything she has to say. Regarding magnesium shavings. The desert gets super windy pretty often. Have one or two pieces of duct tape that already have the shavings on them, and keep some extra tape onhand specifically to catch more shavings. The tin foil packet is handy, but once you open it, the wind might still scatter your shavings
A superior idea we will soon test in our BBQ pit. Not all brands of duct tape ignite easily with a ferrocerium rod. No problem with an open flame. Duct tape is a great flame extender once it does catch. You may well have solved the one downside of this material. Thank you for posting your method.
I like the idea of sprinkling magnesium shavings directly onto a small piece of Gorilla tape so that the entire sticky surface is covered. lay the tape, shavings up, under your tinder pile. Then you'll have the benefit of both the shavings and the tape as a fire starter, and the shavings won't get scattered by a breeze or sudden jerky movement..
Hi Kirsten.! We watch GBGB as a family viewing> It's amazing what we have learned fron the bearded man. WE are also glad that you are back on UTube & will follow you through the series. We are into bushcrafting & outback survival. We were taught by our grandparents how to use a knife to survive & we do see a picture with all your reviews & suggestions. You are our hero mate. Cheers from Rylie, Nikkei & Nellei from Australia.
Great kit built for your needs. We found a supply of finely powdered magnesium. Heat sealing small amounts in plastic drinking straws gives one the assurance that your fire will always go when needed. Several in the family keep a mag-bar also, a connection to the past and also handy if needed for stubborn kindling.
Best firestarters ever is cotton dipped in petroleum jelly, cut lengths of plastic straw and feed the cotton into it, heat and crimp both ends. Waterproof firestarters the size of 2 prescription pills end to end. Just cut and pull some cotton and light. You can have 2 dozen in something the size of a pack of gum. They will burn for like 5 minutes too
VERY GLAD that you tell folks to use the whistle when you can hear people. A lot of channels and so called teachers recommend whistles, but they don't seem to know how limited the range is. Speaking from experience. If people are, at least hopefully close enough to hear, then they can hear the whistle... just not if they are a ways down the canyon! I do have whistles. Thanks for saying this as it is important to how to use the gear! [Signals is my number two category, after trauma/shock! Even, at least after an event, before water!] I'm hitting subscribe because you said that!
Wouldn't cotton balls mix with Vaseline. Be better than the magnesium striker. Since you wouldn't have to worry about the wind or making a pile? Just saying.
Nice presentation in this segment. However, I have not seen anything specific for the "desert survival" environment. I liked that last part with the cup though; not your modern-day outdoor cup, probably good old blue enamel. I like her passive way of communicating; you don't just hear her, but you are drawn in to listen.
I wrap my lighters in kerosene and beeswax soaked twine and orange electrical or duct tape so that I have a flammable tinder and the orange stands out so if I drop it or lose it I can find it easier
Love this video! I'm having a hard time finding a small waterproof pouch like the one shown here. Can anyone help a gal out and send some links to something similar? Thanks!
I disagree on the lighter color. My rationale is as follows: I think red and orange are great colors for visibility in some environments. Red would be great if there was snow on the ground or in the summer when everything is green. Orange too. However in the fall when all the leaves are on the ground and are orange and red… those colors are not a great choice. I have decided upon light blue as being the best color for all environments. I have not come across a “natural ground” environment where light blue wasn’t distinguishable if the lighter is dropped (down the side of a ledge during a fall for instance). I do agree that it is important to have an opaque lighter. A standard baby blue bic lighter will show the fuel level when held up to a strong light like a flashlight or the sun. I also always pull the child safety off with a pair of needle nose pliers. It’s easier to work with cold wet fingers. In freezing cold when the pressure is too low to make flame… you can put the lighter in an armpit and it will work when warmed. I also like the mini bics. Oh and given enough time… the lighters “weak link” is the striking mechanism. They will generally hold butane/fuel/pressure for years and years even if left exposed but the flint will corrode and crumble and render the striking mechanism worthless. In my experience. They are still perfectly good for transferring flame (from candle to candle for instance or candle to kindling) even with a busted flint.
I have also been known to put a flashlight to a bic and note the fuel level then put a “tic mark” on the plastic housing of the lighter along with a four digit date code using a sharpie to show when it was serviced/checked and what the level was at that time. It helps you to “see” the lighters fuels status even when it’s overcast or a flashlight isn’t available… even if you don’t see the lighter again for weeks or months… you’ll instantly have info about the status. If you periodically make tics you’ll have valuable information at the end of the lighters life… like how long it took you to use all the fuel doing “X” activity. If the lighter is stored in a kit… it’s also a good idea to treat a lighter the same as prescription medications that have an expiration date… if it’s years and years old being stored in a kit it should be replaced. As stated the flints corrode and fail with time in many environments.
Curious 'bout the cup she use to nest with her water bottle, not a pathfinder or a gsi glacier or olicamp or ozark trail, looks more like an enamel cup, wondering 'bout the size?
the end of this video starts to go into SHELTERS then...??? is there more to this series? I see now, this is an advertisement for the DVD why not just do a single video...? sorry but I only have Internet at the Library and can't afford the $70 DVD price I was in the USAF and now am on Social Security Disability living off of a little over $1,000 a month so if it isn't FREE or cheap...
way to much junk in survival water is key you can't afford to wash hands or face soap is out of the question are you trying to survive in a state park or backyard come on
maintain mobility, stay clean, stay dry, remain injury free.
Stay dry in the desert? It can't be done!
@@jwnomad 😂 I like your humor, but try Kirkuk, Iraq in Jan/Feb or Kuwait in June when the wind is off the ocean and we’ll talk
She has a super soothing voice and i like everything she has to say.
Regarding magnesium shavings.
The desert gets super windy pretty often.
Have one or two pieces of duct tape that already have the shavings on them, and keep some extra tape onhand specifically to catch more shavings.
The tin foil packet is handy, but once you open it, the wind might still scatter your shavings
A superior idea we will soon test in our BBQ pit. Not all brands of duct tape ignite easily with a ferrocerium rod. No problem with an open flame. Duct tape is a great flame extender once it does catch. You may well have solved the one downside of this material. Thank you for posting your method.
for tinder dryer lint works quite well also if you have access dog fur will ignite rapidly
I like the idea of sprinkling magnesium shavings directly onto a small piece of Gorilla tape so that the entire sticky surface is covered. lay the tape, shavings up, under your tinder pile. Then you'll have the benefit of both the shavings and the tape as a fire starter, and the shavings won't get scattered by a breeze or sudden jerky movement..
I am glad to see Ms. Kirsten Rechnitz on this channel. She is one of the best; extremely knowledgeable and intelligent.
Rock on, Kirsten!
Hi Kirsten.! We watch GBGB as a family viewing> It's amazing what we have learned fron the bearded man. WE are also glad that you are back on UTube & will follow you through the series. We are into bushcrafting & outback survival. We were taught by our grandparents how to use a knife to survive & we do see a picture with all your reviews & suggestions. You are our hero mate. Cheers from Rylie, Nikkei & Nellei from Australia.
Great kit built for your needs. We found a supply of finely powdered magnesium. Heat sealing small amounts in plastic drinking straws gives one the assurance that your fire will always go when needed. Several in the family keep a mag-bar also, a connection to the past and also handy if needed for stubborn kindling.
Best firestarters ever is cotton dipped in petroleum jelly, cut lengths of plastic straw and feed the cotton into it, heat and crimp both ends. Waterproof firestarters the size of 2 prescription pills end to end. Just cut and pull some cotton and light. You can have 2 dozen in something the size of a pack of gum. They will burn for like 5 minutes too
I’m in Arizona high desert. Great content. Very well done
The addition of peanut butter as bait is one you don't hear mentioned. Solid information.
small packages of tuna fish super high in protein 😊
I appreciate your well thought out video. Very clear and to the point. 👍
VERY GLAD that you tell folks to use the whistle when you can hear people. A lot of channels and so called teachers recommend whistles, but they don't seem to know how limited the range is. Speaking from experience. If people are, at least hopefully close enough to hear, then they can hear the whistle... just not if they are a ways down the canyon! I do have whistles. Thanks for saying this as it is important to how to use the gear! [Signals is my number two category, after trauma/shock! Even, at least after an event, before water!] I'm hitting subscribe because you said that!
Excellent, well presented, intelligent video and someone has to say it: gosh! What a beautiful young lady!!
Great content that is both well spoken and produced. Wonderful job.
Outstanding!
Thank you very much, I took alot inspiration and new things learned from your MFAK content.
Thanks 🙏🏽 God bless
Thanks for this.
Awesome info! Thanks
You can also take makeup removal pads and pearfin wax and lighter fluid to make fire starters the work great
Amazing 🤩
All great information
Good stuff!
YOU'RE SO COOL !🥰🥰🥰
Wouldn't cotton balls mix with Vaseline. Be better than the magnesium striker. Since you wouldn't have to worry about the wind or making a pile? Just saying.
Nice presentation in this segment. However, I have not seen anything specific for the "desert survival" environment. I liked that last part with the cup though; not your modern-day outdoor cup, probably good old blue enamel. I like her passive way of communicating; you don't just hear her, but you are drawn in to listen.
I keep soft ear-pro with my whistle...have done so for decades.
I wrap my lighters in kerosene and beeswax soaked twine and orange electrical or duct tape so that I have a flammable tinder and the orange stands out so if I drop it or lose it I can find it easier
Duct tape directly on a hot spot was conservation corp back country pack.
Yikes!! Where have you been hiding her!? Keep her and lose the old guy! Nice video's. Ax
I like my ferro rod on a string army neck. As wellad a Bic lighter with tape around it alo g with a string as well.
Desert information is hard to come by. A lot of us who are prepping are in the high desert.
Nice kit, but what does this have to do with the desert? This is a basic kit for any situation, but different environments call for different needs.
Love this video! I'm having a hard time finding a small waterproof pouch like the one shown here. Can anyone help a gal out and send some links to something similar? Thanks!
I disagree on the lighter color. My rationale is as follows: I think red and orange are great colors for visibility in some environments. Red would be great if there was snow on the ground or in the summer when everything is green. Orange too. However in the fall when all the leaves are on the ground and are orange and red… those colors are not a great choice. I have decided upon light blue as being the best color for all environments. I have not come across a “natural ground” environment where light blue wasn’t distinguishable if the lighter is dropped (down the side of a ledge during a fall for instance). I do agree that it is important to have an opaque lighter. A standard baby blue bic lighter will show the fuel level when held up to a strong light like a flashlight or the sun. I also always pull the child safety off with a pair of needle nose pliers. It’s easier to work with cold wet fingers. In freezing cold when the pressure is too low to make flame… you can put the lighter in an armpit and it will work when warmed. I also like the mini bics. Oh and given enough time… the lighters “weak link” is the striking mechanism. They will generally hold butane/fuel/pressure for years and years even if left exposed but the flint will corrode and crumble and render the striking mechanism worthless. In my experience. They are still perfectly good for transferring flame (from candle to candle for instance or candle to kindling) even with a busted flint.
I have also been known to put a flashlight to a bic and note the fuel level then put a “tic mark” on the plastic housing of the lighter along with a four digit date code using a sharpie to show when it was serviced/checked and what the level was at that time. It helps you to “see” the lighters fuels status even when it’s overcast or a flashlight isn’t available… even if you don’t see the lighter again for weeks or months… you’ll instantly have info about the status. If you periodically make tics you’ll have valuable information at the end of the lighters life… like how long it took you to use all the fuel doing “X” activity. If the lighter is stored in a kit… it’s also a good idea to treat a lighter the same as prescription medications that have an expiration date… if it’s years and years old being stored in a kit it should be replaced. As stated the flints corrode and fail with time in many environments.
Curious 'bout the cup she use to nest with her water bottle, not a pathfinder or a gsi glacier or olicamp or ozark trail, looks more like an enamel cup, wondering 'bout the size?
Desert training is why I don’t like tomato juice anymore. Haha
intelligent and gorgeous
Fuckinv weirdo
OK gray move over she has the channel now
The GB2 team is quite a bit bigger than when I started so you’ll be seeing a lot of additional instructors in the future. All quality
😂 All Gave Some and Some Gave All..82nd AirBorne.. I never seen Green Beret Female
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Leukotape.
Personally, I do not want any Karens in the woods. I’d rather die. I think you mean cairns.
the end of this video starts to go into SHELTERS then...???
is there more to this series?
I see now, this is an advertisement for the DVD
why not just do a single video...?
sorry but I only have Internet at the Library and can't afford the $70 DVD price
I was in the USAF and now am on Social Security Disability living off of a little over $1,000 a month
so if it isn't FREE or cheap...
way to much junk in survival water is key you can't afford to wash hands or face soap is out of the question are you trying to survive in a state park or backyard come on