I wish to thank you for your videos, i have been watching for some years now. I am 67 years old, my sons think i am weird because i carry a EDC bag, made after one of your videos a couple of years ago, a couple of months ago taking a short cut from Alabama to florida through the Federal Forest at Eglin, my car broke down with my two grandbabies in it. not a lot of traffic in the early February, so we had to spend the night, because i was ready, it went from panic to having a fair time, being stuck in the woods. they realized i was not in a panic and so they settled down, we were driving a SUV so sleeping was workable, we had food, water, started a small fire and kept warm until time to sleep in the van, had I not been ready it could have been a long, long night with two little boys. but we had a good time, thank you again for your videos.
Billy Prendergast: Who are You calling, when the electrical power is out, and the GSM ain't workin'? My suggestion is, to stay prepared. The gentleman, who brought his two grandsons, did a right thing. Be prepared, and God bless America... (Norway too, where I come from! Yes, we're a member of NATO...)😉
@@billyprendergast6631 It could be he either didn't have a cell phone on him...or he was in a dead zone. We have several miles in our rural area that we can't use our cell phones because of that. 😊
nenannah-zonayla-trick Cheers for this, been searching for "emergency needs" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Nenannah Zonayla Trick - (do a google search )? It is a good exclusive guide for surviving a disaster without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my neighbour got amazing results with it.
I am a former Cold War trained combat infantry soldier. Love watching your videos. I thought that I knew a lot about survival kits. But, you have taught me to think outside the box Sootch. Thank you. You have helped me and my family with our survival preps! Keep safe brother!
I live in Southern Texas where the Heat can be intense during the summer months! Water is very important. Go more than an hour without it outdoors down here and you could end up in bad spot. I enjoy watching your Kits as well as bouncing ideas off of Chris Jensen! Great video sir.
In search in rescue training we were told most of the people we would see were unprepared or badly injured and sadly the former outnumbers those who are injured by a large margin. Tell people your plans guys it saves lives and save s&r teams so much time. Be prepared and you won't be sorry.
Outdoors And Lifesaving Absolutely thanks for your service in S&R. I agree, prepare for the worst and hope for the best and let folks know where you are going and for how long. A basic essentials "small" PSK (personal survival kit) fit to the needs of a person that will actually be carried and not left behind can be a life saver. My modified PSK is based on Reid Tillery's Florida kit. I put it together as a basic guideline that can be altered to fit needs. th-cam.com/video/N7q8POOqcoc/w-d-xo.html
now everyone's "necessary survival items" is different but I've noticed that lots of people overlook communications. I'm an amateur radio operator so whenever I go out I carry at least 1 radio with me, but hardly anyone else with survival supplies does. I would highly recommend looking into different communication technologies, amateur radio is a great option. Just something else to look into and something I would highly suggest doing. Great video like always, keep up the great work.
Garret R combo of skills, weight, and range of signal. I'd like to take a sling bow with me and a take down arrow set but never do for the size and weight. I'll see if I can do the same, need to learn more about my UV5R and get my license
Richard Maunder Sat phones and plans are pricey. The Garmin "In Reach" sends texts using the iridium sat network. The spot also works but is more simplistic, and uses another sat network. I've used both but the In Reach is affordable, weather resistant and more capable. I use one for work and personal up here in AK.
Yes I know they are pricey but what price do you put on your own life and others ?? Sometimes it will be no good just sending a text. Look up how people send a text to who they know only to be told to piss off this is one reason I don't even have a cell phone any more. The problem like I said with using radios is range and also licence for using one. Yes the spot is a good idea for the SOS on it as some one will turn up. It all depends on where you live in the world and where you go hiking at the end of the day.
I like this idea!!! When my kids where in their early teens. We would hike the metro parks in our area!!! My step son who was about 12 ask why we had to take water! I explain that yes we where local but if one of us fell or got hurt! One could go get hurt help the others would stay with the injured. And the one who was hurt may want some thing to drink!!! This was before cell phones. And water filters/pumps where out of sight in price!!! Thanks for doing this video, I passed it on to the kids, who have kids now as well. And as all ways, Thanks for taking us along!!!!
Mr. Sootch00, you probably have already thought it but I must state that you also have helped save many lives with this informative video. Thank you sir.
Good kit. Some suggestions. Make a small diameter copper tubing (3 inch length). Have a 25 foot thin braid line. Insert line through tubing and tie off. Spin this around head (doppler effect) sounds like a hawk screaming down on a prey. Easier to swing around head, or vertically (Crocodile Dundee Aussie bush phone) for emergency help. British wick. Cotton navy dreadlock mop. Cut 1 dreadlock 8 inches. Fit into same diameter 5 inch copper tubing. Saturate with vaseline, gun/knife oil, WD40. Easy to pull out end, fluff into cottony end, and spark/light for flame, light, heat, firemaking. When done, pull back inside and snuff out. Many uses, many years of use. British wick is candle under space blanket for safe heat. Night light torch. 1-2 medical rubber tubing 24 inches long. Able to tourniquet or tie-up any item, especially a flexible item. Many other uses. Can slide matchsticks into tubing and golf tees stuck into ends for dryness. Fingernal polish matchstick heads for truly waterproofed strike matches. Thinly cut into tiny rubber bands. 24x24 or 36x36 tyvek piece. Super 0.1-0.4 micron water filter, tyvek shemaugh bug/sunshield, tourniquet, dry sitting pad. Able to stuff with duff for duff sitting pad/pillow, wound/gauze wrap, ... Velcro strappings ... up to 36 inches. Vast strapping uses, band aid and gauze wrap, butterfly band aids, .... Map!, map!, map! Compass even if you think you are God and Google maps in an unknown territory. Dollar store plastic shower rain cap. Can put under hat/cap/shemaugh for increased head warmth, or over hat/cap.shemaugh for rain protection. Somewhat bulky, minimal ounces, but worthy. Painters white zippered tyvek suit with hoodie and elastic wrist and ankle cuffs. Instant rain/sun/cold wind protection poncho suit, rolled around waist wet grass/brush gaiters, increased body warmth from tyvek moisture barrier. Starbucks Travellor HD mylar coffee bag (with screw cap). Super HD, carries 96 ounces in cardboard box (12-8 oz coffee cups, 3 quart) but is actually 6 quarts when removed from box (!) gallon and half maximum water volume. Flexible, heat/cold water retentive, versus heavier inflexible water cans/bottles/camelbaks. Mini-bottle Dr Bronner condensed soap, or pharmacy Providone (washable) iodine ... use with tyvek for sanitary wipes. Essential oil, peppermint or clove oil. Antiseptic and pain relief wound cleanser. Peppermint oil can also be used as a water purification medium. Styptic pencil (shaving blood clot), super glue (not gel super glue) tube, cut tyvek strip (glue wound closed with mini superglue lines across wound and outer glue tyvek band aid sutures). (Seasonal) lighter fuel can and hand/foot warmers (not chemical ones). Firestarting options as well. Bic lighter. (Seasonal) FLEECE (not cotton) 4x4 shemaugh. Can use as face mask (anti-bug, sun shield) but also as dust mask. Can wet and use as wet wipe, or wet dust mask. Fill with duff for warm pillow or sitting pad. Can be used with tyvek for water filtration. Used with snow inside, near fire, for snow melt water.
This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "tornado survival kit" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.
For me, the more things one thing does the better! I would only add a couple more space blankets and para cord! If you need to keep dry, one can be your tent and the other can be sleeping "bag" and a third, either a floor or wrap up in both! Redundancy is the name of the game! DON'T forget some kind of high calorie long lasting protein! Oh yes, DON'T wait for the sun to go down before setting up a camp... You will need fire wood and a pit... Also your shelter is vital! All of this fits in that class of little bag!! Good job!
I watch a lot of TH-cam and I learned a lot from TH-cam. But I must say I enjoy your videos very much and they are definitely at the top of my list. Each one holds my interest and you always have something good to say. There's never any over exaggeration or fluff and you're typically right on target regarding each situation you address. Keep up the great work and thank you very much
Because of your videos I make sure to have a pack such as this in my hiking bag. I have an upcoming hiking trip all around Pennsylvania so I starting watching this again to make sure I haven’t forgotten anything 😂
Great video. I have this with a water bottle and metal cup in a North Face 10 ltr. Backpack. I love it. Been using it for 5 years now. I'm in the woods once a week. Rangers clear the way Charles ❤️
*EXCELLENT discussion* Year-round around my tiny station has two rescue lost hikers from a mountain. I have to say 90% of them are inexperienced never prepared with proper equipment or gear.
I've decided for me, a multitool is a pretty horrible weight to function item to bring into the woods. I don't need screwdrivers, scissors, or nail files in the woods, so those tools are just extra weight. A knife is all I bring for tools. I've been in a pinch and managed to get through enough wood with a 4" Mora to start a fire.
great video. I am currently working on a get home bag and home emergency/go bag but might take one of my water bottles and water bottle carriers and do a hiking bag as I need to start walking more and as you said it is just smart to have items with you. Thanks for the great ideas
I always add one or two chem-lights to my kits and packs. I even fit 2 of the fishing lure-sized chem-lights inside a short length of drinking straw, inside my Altoids SERE kit. These lights can be used at night to signal (run a string through the hole and swing in circles or figure-8s), as individual location lights, as trail or incident markers, when exploring caves or buildings, etc. to preserve or extend your flashlight battery life.
Sootch, I know from being a subscriber to your channel , you prefer Maxpedition. I started with the Fatty , as my gear evolved/.expanded , I moved to buy the Maxpedition Chubby. ( approx same size as your demonstrated Vanquest . thanks for the video .
If you change the fire starters from petroleum to Vaseline vapor rub you have added extra value. Bug/ mosquito repellent, muscle rub, disinfectant etc...same amount of weight and space. :) great kit!!
The larger style bag I purchased one from self Reliance Outfitters and made a nice 10c kit with it they have the room to put the basic 10cs of survivability in them and weights under 10lbs there great little bags thanks for your knowledge and videos sir long live the republic
As a sports official and a prepper I would recommend the Fox 40 "Classic" pealess whistle. It is 115 dbl, that's louder than a Jackhammer but softer than a Rock Concert, and weighs next to nothing. Great for keychains. In fact I buy a bunch in different colors for friends and family around the Holidays...Pink for the ladies, great safety item for them especially. About $5 on line or sometimes at Walmart.
My two cousins got lost on a hunting trip. They thought they got a kill and after tracking the buck and eventually losing him they got lost. They survived the cold 20 degree night with a lighter that helped make them a fire. We searched for hours and could not find them or get a hit on the walkie. Next day his brother drove around on the main road and luckily they got a hit over the radio. They were choppered out 2 miles on the other side of the mountain we were hunting thirsty and hungry. That trip taught me so much.
I am not an adventurist but many times I have gone bushwalking on a trail to sight see. A simple pouch will give you something to get by until you can seek help. A few garbage bag liners, water, a few snacks, a torch, a few first aid items, a bottle of water will aid you if you are delayed or suffer an injury. I have aided many people with blisters, scrapes or cuts.
Awesome video and great info. By the way, a Kayak has a paddle and not an oar. I would bring a better compass with a mirror and rotating bezel and magnifier.
Good video.. Good reminder.... How often do we say, hey let's just go for a local hike.. We'll only be gone a couple hours.. And all we grab is our edc and a water bottle....
Good logic. Upgrade the button compass. There are bandanas with survival / medical / knots / stars / vehicle recovery / etc. // I now use 1" x 2'" section of rubber inner tube (the size of a Bic lighter) as a fire tinder - it works when wet! Keep up the good work.
Dave Canterbury 10 C's is the minimum to head out with if you have the skills to go with the gear. I add a micro fishing kit too. Most important is what sootch said first, tell others your plan and at what time to send help!
trying to follow the 10 C's is the only way i can manage with not carrying everything and the kitchen sink ;) i definitely struggle with keeping my kits bags etc small. part of it is because of money (high quality and compact things are much more expensive eg sleeping bags, jackets, clothing, etc since i am always very shelter heavy), but i've been in some scary situations and i don't ever want to deal with that again so i get really nervous that i don't have something i will need or that i forgot something. 10 C's is a life & back saver ;)
I really appreciate these videos because they show possibilities that can be added to these bags, perhaps ideas I had not thought of or different gadgets/tools that I did not know existed. Thanks for the info!
The opening story completely reminded me of a recent free Search and Rescue presentation at REI. Best presentation I've been to yet given by them. Well it was actually given by an actual Search and Rescue worker. Very interesting/sad/ongoing stories and great information given. One story was about a hiker that just walked off the trail a bit to go to the bathroom and couldn't find there way back. She lasted longer than the search lasted and that was known because they found a journal of her time out there. What was even more sad is that they later found her SPOT device where she was lodging.
Thank you for all your videos. They're very helpful. I have a pocket survival kit, a belt kit, and a fishing vest with various pockets to keep important items close and have easy access. I have different survival kits for various situations and environments.
Great ideas. I see people hiking unprepared all the time. I carry extra water bottles in the summer months in case I see someone dying of thirst on the trail. Perhaps a big trashbag would be more useful than a mylar blanket since it could be a poncho, sleeping bag, mattress, etc. I always carry a lightweight tarp on hikes.
Great video, sir Thank you for doing this , too, as I was once a part of the search and rescue world as an IDMT in the Air Force. At 71 I still do short hikes but another hiker might get the impression I'm out for a weekend. My survival kits always are in my pack even if I just plan to do a short nature hike.
Hey sensibleprepper your videos are really the best in my opinion on TH-cam with gun reviews and prepping, I put together a pack like this after watching this video! Keep up your great work sir!
Hey Sootch, great idea, thanks for the video! I think I will pack my own kit in the future. For my kit I will do some things slightly different. I know there is the "2 is one and one is none"-mentality, but that collides with the minimalist approach. I would like to have it as light as possible so that even my beloved girlfriend won't complain if I'll throw it to her stuff. So I'll leave out the multitool, the second flashlight and the second firesteel. Instead I think about adding a powerbank for the cellphone and a fullsized compass.
Your videos are solid! As a SF Operator I feel that you are providing for the more common person with some very beneficial ideas and insight on preparedness equipment. In the home, town, vehicles and rural environments. Please keep doing these great projects.
Great video. I appreciate seeing the different ideas of survival kits. I utilized the water bottle pouch and add a couple of small pouches on each side to allow space for a little food and some more medical supplies. Thanks for the info sir and I also thank all of the first responders out there. My son's 16 year old friend's life was just save a few days ago by first responders. God bless you all.
Always good to have are some individually wrapped q-tips. Easy if you get something in your eye, fire starter and what not. Small and handy to just pack two or three.
I personally like the Maxpedition water bottle bag. Mine is set up a lot yours. Additional items I have in it are a Light My Fire titanium spork and a 6" fish mouth speaker to boil water, 2 Jack Link's Beef Steak sticks in the pocket and a cook kit in the main pouch. I like to keep small snacks in all of my kits mainly as a morale booster but also to give an initial boost of energy should something wrong and you have to figure your way out of a situation.
i like the bottle kit set up as well (i went with the cheaper but still awesome condor pouch). though i don't use it as much anymore. i got a bit carried away with it and added pouches on each side. great minimal kit, but i prefer 2 straps instead of one. i did fit a lot more in the main compartment sodapop can alcohol stove & pot stand with silicone band holding it tight together. and a pot scrubber (clementine mesh bag wadded up with ranger band around), plastic grocery bag (compressed the same way), wet fire cube (poke a pin hole in it, squeeze air out and tape over to make more room), and a micro flashing light (magnetic & smaller than a dime but as tall as 6 or 7 stacked) in the dip in the stove. guyot designs 32 oz backpacker stainless steel water bottle. stanley cup (handle removed and on side molle with fish mouth spreader). cheap $5 stainless steel cup. stanley cup lid. all nests nicely in the water bottle section. i packed the little front pocket and molle with way too much stuff. i added an accessory pouch on one side. then added a dump pouch on the other side that i ended up filling lol.
This is a great subject and hopefully will get someone off their duff before they got out. I would add a sturdy zip-lock bag to the kits that don't have a water container. You can fold one up and find room for it. That way you can carry water or protect your phone from rain. Just a thought. Thanks for another great video.
Great Video Don. "Thumbs way up" This is the style kit I badger all my friends to carry in their car. Something is better than nothing and so many people carry nothing. Dig out the old "fanny pack" and put some first aid, trauma, and at least short term survival. It's amazing how far a light, firestarter, knife and water filter can get you in a pinch.
A nice little first aid addition to those kits, would be a bottle of New Skin/Liquid Bandage. Kills bacteria and seals the wound with one swipe. We carry a bottle here in AZ on all our outings....
Good video! I use my one Tigris day pack. works great. lots of MOLLE and can be very organized. I usually always try to make sure I have the 5 C's covered. Contents: Fixed blade - Gerber Strongarm Fire - 6" fire steel and 10 UCO stormproof matches Medical - Bandaids, gauze, med tape, 10 alcohol prep wipes Cover/Container - 5 55gallon contractor bags, 1 mylar blanket Cordage - 30 ft of paracord Other - whistle, compass, water purification tablets, bandana, mini mag light, small bottle mosquito/tick repellent My little pack is full and is usually around 6-7 lbs but in a pinch, it makes what could be a horrible experience a tolerable experience.
Great ideas. I would add a roll up water bottle to the 2 packs that have filters for a way to carry some. Also, some purification tablets to the nalgene one and probably try to switch the plastic bottle for stainless so I could boil in it. Thanks for the ideas and free vids. ; )
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and a very good vid. Love the kits ! I would add 2 small items 1) a small mirror (to be able to see your face/eyes, 2) a small bottle of eye wash. If you can't see your screwed. Both those items are very small. Hope this was helpful.
Great video Sootch! I was thinking about all of the times I climb into my truck for small trips with gear in the truck but not on my person. When I leave the comfort of my truck I leave everything behind, but now this small bag can come with me!!
thanks to the video I actually also kind of volunteer fire and was involved in the search for and my hobbies are hiking, it is a good counterbalance to the bus for the transport greetings from helsinki
These are great ideas for a small survival pack. I would just make one suggestion: pack a small plastic bag with some fishing line and a few hooks. This won't take up much space and weighs practically nothing. In a prolonged emergency situation, not only can you fish for food, but you could also use the monofilament line to set snare traps for small game.
I have a just a few key points that I think will help you. 1. Prep your tourniquet. You should have that out and ready. Not packaged. Should be first item you see when opening your pack if not on outside of pack already. 2. Most people don't realize this but blood is very hard to work with. It is slippery. Any plastic packaged item needs to be preopened or wrapped near the rear line with porous tape. These two things will drastically increase chance of survival in life or death situation.
@@lucascurrah6010 that used to be the thinking but these days medics are much quicker to use tourniquets. If a patient is haemorrhaging, a tourniquet is step one
Hey sootch. Watching all the hurricane Harvey victims pile shopping bags full of random belongings onto rescue boats got me thinking. Living on the Florida coast myself it might be cool to see what kind of hurricane bug out or bug in bag you can come up with. Thanks bud !
I really like the bloopers at the end of your uploads, it make it fun to see your uploads and it's human to fail, we all do it. Great movies by the way.
Something I’ve been considering putting in my kit is an astringent that you find in the shaving aisle. It’s designed to stop minor cuts and prevents infections. It’s no Celox but it can help. In addition to helping stop bleeding. It also can be added to muddy/cloudy water to settle suspended particles to the bottom. Which can be filtered out with a cloth or coffee filter. Then it can be filtered through a typical filter. I even consider having a small carbon filter as well to help remove chemicals. Additionally, I like using peanut butter packets from MRE’s. 250 calories and weighs 2.5 oz. Packs a healthy amount of fat, carbs and protein. Protein to rebuild tissues. Carbs for energy and fats to help you feel more filled up on less. It can be used as bait as well. The MRE PB is fortified with vitamins. I’ve watched numerous ration reviews from Vietnam era and the PB almost always holds up to the test of time. So it’s something you don’t need to worry about spoiling. Though I intend on changing them out every 3 years or so. Pack 3 of them for 3 days until I can find food or get back to civilization. Finally there’s a cool website I like to go that has all kinds of EDC gear. The one thing I have is spare batteries for my flashlight which I store in what they call “lockers”. Which enable them to be stored on keychains or through parachord lanyards. They have a gasket and are screw top. So I would imagine them to be waterproof/resistant.
A couple other things to add to your kits is a ham radio (*if your licensed*) to use the amateur radio service, your ham radio will also be your landline out of the woods where there is no cellphone coverage as well. I always take my radios with me, because you never know when your going to need it and when your in a dead zone for cell service, this is probably the only and simplest to get help, when you need it.
Pretty simple if you have a need to use a ham radio you are probably in shit creek. On a serious note the law stipulates what the government deems an emergency. Though I am going to go on a limb and use common sense if you are hurt or going to die or lost use it. SIMPLE
If you use an Amateur Radio you do need a license to operate and use their designated frequencies. It's safer to have an FCC license to operate a ham radio rather than not.
Excellent video. Great prep. One thing that i have noticed that most of these kit's don't include is a pen flare. I learned way back in the 80's, as a teen, to carry one.
Thank you. Great video. in our state (Arkansas) there are 54 state parks with camping and facilities of all types. We hike a lot within these parks all year round. Although we hike the marked trails but I believe there is always the possibility to get lost. The trails are narrow and one can take the wrong turn and be lost. I will certainly put these ideas to work for us next time we go hiking. I enjoy all of your videos and certainly learn something every time. Thanks again.
What you really need to have in the woods hiking is an old fashioned snake venom suction kit, a small Elvis figurine, and a cigarette. Wage on Broheim. Keep the faith
Nice video man, if I were to pack a small hiking kit with a minimalistic style I'd pack a kit almost identical to this but more for a cold weather climate because I live in upstate NY and it normally gets down into the mid 40s, low 50s for temperatures during the summer!!!
defiantly put in a headlamp. I have a little cheap one that I have used in non-emergency situations super useful and more comfortable than you would think. mine even is adjustable so you can prop it up and leave it siting on a table or while your wareing it to cast the light more down. it doesn't take up a lotof space.
Great Vid as always. I have the same thing in a Fatty, but mine is alittle more of a Urban Emergency kit. Only suggestion, u always remember some duct tape. I take an empty pilot G2 gel ink tube..I rinse it out than use that tube as the core of a mini roll. Then i run a airplane wire key chain thru the hollow tube to make an awesome handle for unrolling the tape..Keep up the good work...Be safe and God Bless.
Thanks for the video. I also keep four water purification tabs, a couple of hard candies (gin-gins) and a packet of Hydration salts like SOS in my kit. Love the Moraknivs, also. Cheers.
One item that is essential (in my humble opinion) during hiking is sunscreen. If you look at most rescued people , they have mild to severe sunburns. Don't go on a (smal) hike without it.
Good stuff. I think any of those kits would be pretty helpful, provided you're dressed appropriately for the conditions. I grapple with that here in Montana. In the summer daytime temps can be in the 80's or 90's but night time temps can get down near to freezing (up in the mountains where I'm hiking, camping and bumming around). It sucks to carry a jacket or quilt but you're dependent on fire to keep you alive if you don't. Space blankets are great as tarps and fire reflectors but pretty poor as actual blankets.
This is a very sensible plan. I always have a(n aluminized) mylar sheet on me, but the primary use (High altitude/desert) is a reflective layer to prevent exposure. A lot of times in the summer, people assume they won't freeze to death because the high is in the triple digits. What's the low going to be? Well, that's a Reflective layer. There's 3 kinds of heat loss: Convection, Coduction, and Radiation. Just drape that over a stick, or a ridgeline, and get under it. See how long you can stand it. When it gets really emergency cold, or you go into shock, it's really as simple as a ridgeline/stick, and a mylar sheet. My primary shelter is a mesh hammoc, a climbing strap, and a pancho. String the strap between 2 trees, throw the poncho over it, sling between the ends. Throw the mylar sheet under the poncho, and I have survived 20 below (F) blowing sidways blizzard conditions. 19 inches of snow in 3 hours. (Lake effect, noreaster in North Plattsburgh) In a shelter that will fit in the end of any one of those 3 bags.
Nice thing about the water bottle holder is that you can nest a ss cup inside also. Maxpedition also used to make (may still make) a pouch roughly the size of a chewing tobacco can that fit perfectly above the water bottle
Handkerchiefs and socks are my #1&2 pieces of survival gear. I've had a hanky save my life in Thailand by simply wetting it down and putting it over my head to cool me down. I was made fun of for it until people started going down with heat exhaustion.
Don, your videos are so helpful and addictive that I pretty much will watch them when they are out. Hey, both SensiblePrepper and Sootch00. I need a thumbs up. lol
People just don’t appreciate sometimes how fast thing can go from fine to crap, in New Zealand hiking or as we refer to it tramping is extremely popular as we have great national parks, people are constantly caught out by how fast conditions can change.
Hey Sootch... FYI - I think they discontinued selling the Renovo Trio in favor of another system that seems more complicated (and more expensive). I see it in a lot of your videos and tried to buy one but was unsuccessful.
Great helpful ideas on first aid kits. Here in Australia and probably every where else, you might need a snake/spider bite kit. We have some of the worlds deadliest creatures and they are everywhere.
I wish to thank you for your videos, i have been watching for some years now. I am 67 years old, my sons think i am weird because i carry a EDC bag, made after one of your videos a couple of years ago, a couple of months ago taking a short cut from Alabama to florida through the Federal Forest at Eglin, my car broke down with my two grandbabies in it. not a lot of traffic in the early February, so we had to spend the night, because i was ready, it went from panic to having a fair time, being stuck in the woods. they realized i was not in a panic and so they settled down, we were driving a SUV so sleeping was workable, we had food, water, started a small fire and kept warm until time to sleep in the van, had I not been ready it could have been a long, long night with two little boys. but we had a good time, thank you again for your videos.
bomartin why didn't you phone somebody.
Billy Prendergast: Who are You calling, when the electrical power is out, and the GSM ain't workin'? My suggestion is, to stay prepared.
The gentleman, who brought his two grandsons, did a right thing.
Be prepared, and God bless America... (Norway too, where I come from! Yes, we're a member of NATO...)😉
Thank You, bomartin, for taking care of Your's grandsons!
BIG thumb up!😀👍
@@billyprendergast6631 It could be he either didn't have a cell phone on him...or he was in a dead zone. We have several miles in our rural area that we can't use our cell phones because of that. 😊
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Cheers for this, been searching for "emergency needs" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Nenannah Zonayla Trick - (do a google search )?
It is a good exclusive guide for surviving a disaster without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my neighbour got amazing results with it.
I am a former Cold War trained combat infantry soldier. Love watching your videos. I thought that I knew a lot about survival kits. But, you have taught me to think outside the box Sootch. Thank you. You have helped me and my family with our survival preps! Keep safe brother!
This is a great idea for those who take responsibility for their own safety... Too many just sue after they screw-up in the outdoors.
Thanks JJ!
who would you sue ? makes no sense.
They would most likely try to sue the companies of products used.
Ta Price They would sue the park or the company of whatever outdoors gear they we're using
I live in Southern Texas where the Heat can be intense during the summer months! Water is very important. Go more than an hour without it outdoors down here and you could end up in bad spot. I enjoy watching your Kits as well as bouncing ideas off of Chris Jensen! Great video sir.
Chris Jensen is the Survival Kit man! Lol! I'm pushing him to start a YT Channel. Thanks Brother!
In search in rescue training we were told most of the people we would see were unprepared or badly injured and sadly the former outnumbers those who are injured by a large margin. Tell people your plans guys it saves lives and save s&r teams so much time. Be prepared and you won't be sorry.
Thanks for what you do Brother!
Outdoors And Lifesaving .... Always. I always tell my Family which Area I am solo camping at.
Outdoors And Lifesaving Absolutely thanks for your service in S&R. I agree, prepare for the worst and hope for the best and let folks know where you are going and for how long.
A basic essentials "small" PSK (personal survival kit) fit to the needs of a person that will actually be carried and not left behind can be a life saver.
My modified PSK is based on Reid Tillery's Florida kit. I put it together as a basic guideline that can be altered to fit needs.
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now everyone's "necessary survival items" is different but I've noticed that lots of people overlook communications. I'm an amateur radio operator so whenever I go out I carry at least 1 radio with me, but hardly anyone else with survival supplies does. I would highly recommend looking into different communication technologies, amateur radio is a great option. Just something else to look into and something I would highly suggest doing. Great video like always, keep up the great work.
Thanks Garret! Definitely an important addition.
I looked at radios but there range is crap so in the future I am looking at getting a sat phone.
Garret R combo of skills, weight, and range of signal. I'd like to take a sling bow with me and a take down arrow set but never do for the size and weight. I'll see if I can do the same, need to learn more about my UV5R and get my license
Richard Maunder Sat phones and plans are pricey. The Garmin "In Reach" sends texts using the iridium sat network. The spot also works but is more simplistic, and uses another sat network. I've used both but the In Reach is affordable, weather resistant and more capable. I use one for work and personal up here in AK.
Yes I know they are pricey but what price do you put on your own life and others ?? Sometimes it will be no good just sending a text. Look up how people send a text to who they know only to be told to piss off this is one reason I don't even have a cell phone any more. The problem like I said with using radios is range and also licence for using one. Yes the spot is a good idea for the SOS on it as some one will turn up. It all depends on where you live in the world and where you go hiking at the end of the day.
I like this idea!!! When my kids where in their early teens. We would hike the metro parks in our area!!! My step son who was about 12 ask why we had to take water! I explain that yes we where local but if one of us fell or got hurt! One could go get hurt help the others would stay with the injured. And the one who was hurt may want some thing to drink!!! This was before cell phones. And water filters/pumps where out of sight in price!!! Thanks for doing this video, I passed it on to the kids, who have kids now as well. And as all ways, Thanks for taking us along!!!!
Mr. Sootch00, you probably have already thought it but I must state that you also have helped save many lives with this informative video. Thank you sir.
Good kit. Some suggestions.
Make a small diameter copper tubing (3 inch length). Have a 25 foot thin braid line. Insert line through tubing and tie off. Spin this around head (doppler effect) sounds like a hawk screaming down on a prey. Easier to swing around head, or vertically (Crocodile Dundee Aussie bush phone) for emergency help.
British wick. Cotton navy dreadlock mop. Cut 1 dreadlock 8 inches. Fit into same diameter 5 inch copper tubing. Saturate with vaseline, gun/knife oil, WD40. Easy to pull out end, fluff into cottony end, and spark/light for flame, light, heat, firemaking. When done, pull back inside and snuff out. Many uses, many years of use. British wick is candle under space blanket for safe heat. Night light torch.
1-2 medical rubber tubing 24 inches long. Able to tourniquet or tie-up any item, especially a flexible item. Many other uses. Can slide matchsticks into tubing and golf tees stuck into ends for dryness. Fingernal polish matchstick heads for truly waterproofed strike matches. Thinly cut into tiny rubber bands.
24x24 or 36x36 tyvek piece. Super 0.1-0.4 micron water filter, tyvek shemaugh bug/sunshield, tourniquet, dry sitting pad. Able to stuff with duff for duff sitting pad/pillow, wound/gauze wrap, ...
Velcro strappings ... up to 36 inches. Vast strapping uses, band aid and gauze wrap, butterfly band aids, ....
Map!, map!, map! Compass even if you think you are God and Google maps in an unknown territory.
Dollar store plastic shower rain cap. Can put under hat/cap/shemaugh for increased head warmth, or over hat/cap.shemaugh for rain protection.
Somewhat bulky, minimal ounces, but worthy. Painters white zippered tyvek suit with hoodie and elastic wrist and ankle cuffs. Instant rain/sun/cold wind protection poncho suit, rolled around waist wet grass/brush gaiters, increased body warmth from tyvek moisture barrier.
Starbucks Travellor HD mylar coffee bag (with screw cap). Super HD, carries 96 ounces in cardboard box (12-8 oz coffee cups, 3 quart) but is actually 6 quarts when removed from box (!) gallon and half maximum water volume. Flexible, heat/cold water retentive, versus heavier inflexible water cans/bottles/camelbaks.
Mini-bottle Dr Bronner condensed soap, or pharmacy Providone (washable) iodine ... use with tyvek for sanitary wipes. Essential oil, peppermint or clove oil. Antiseptic and pain relief wound cleanser. Peppermint oil can also be used as a water purification medium.
Styptic pencil (shaving blood clot), super glue (not gel super glue) tube, cut tyvek strip (glue wound closed with mini superglue lines across wound and outer glue tyvek band aid sutures).
(Seasonal) lighter fuel can and hand/foot warmers (not chemical ones). Firestarting options as well. Bic lighter.
(Seasonal) FLEECE (not cotton) 4x4 shemaugh. Can use as face mask (anti-bug, sun shield) but also as dust mask. Can wet and use as wet wipe, or wet dust mask. Fill with duff for warm pillow or sitting pad. Can be used with tyvek for water filtration.
Used with snow inside, near fire, for snow melt water.
Wow! Thanks for the additional ideas.
John Lord are you a survivalist ?
wow i had to copy n paste to my file john excellent additional ideas to go with sens-prep ty u both!!
The item that is seen in Crocodile Dundee II is called a BULL ROARER. Used to contact others across distances
John Lord it’s not meant to be a full survival pack it’s just a bare minimum for someone who doesn’t want a pack full of gear
Don't forget a map. Never hike any area without a map. Thanks for showing off your kits and bringing awareness to being prepared.
A small roll of neon tape helped me the moment I notice I was walking in circles.
This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "tornado survival kit" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.
For me, the more things one thing does the better! I would only add a couple more space blankets and para cord! If you need to keep dry, one can be your tent and the other can be sleeping "bag" and a third, either a floor or wrap up in both! Redundancy is the name of the game! DON'T forget some kind of high calorie long lasting protein!
Oh yes, DON'T wait for the sun to go down before setting up a camp... You will need fire wood and a pit... Also your shelter is vital! All of this fits in that class of little bag!! Good job!
Noticed you talked about food. Maybe for such a small pack you could implement a granola bar or something along those lines. Just a thought.
I watch a lot of TH-cam and I learned a lot from TH-cam. But I must say I enjoy your videos very much and they are definitely at the top of my list. Each one holds my interest and you always have something good to say. There's never any over exaggeration or fluff and you're typically right on target regarding each situation you address. Keep up the great work and thank you very much
A large orange trash bag has many uses. I keep one in all my bags.
Great Idea, but I haven't seen any for sale??
Because of your videos I make sure to have a pack such as this in my hiking bag.
I have an upcoming hiking trip all around Pennsylvania so I starting watching this again to make sure I haven’t forgotten anything 😂
Great video. I have this with a water bottle and metal cup in a North Face 10 ltr. Backpack. I love it. Been using it for 5 years now. I'm in the woods once a week.
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Year-round around my tiny station has two rescue lost hikers from a mountain.
I have to say 90% of them are inexperienced never prepared with proper equipment or gear.
I've decided for me, a multitool is a pretty horrible weight to function item to bring into the woods. I don't need screwdrivers, scissors, or nail files in the woods, so those tools are just extra weight. A knife is all I bring for tools. I've been in a pinch and managed to get through enough wood with a 4" Mora to start a fire.
True enough for most wilderness applications. Thanks
great video. I am currently working on a get home bag and home emergency/go bag but might take one of my water bottles and water bottle carriers and do a hiking bag as I need to start walking more and as you said it is just smart to have items with you. Thanks for the great ideas
I always add one or two chem-lights to my kits and packs. I even fit 2 of the fishing lure-sized chem-lights inside a short length of drinking straw, inside my Altoids SERE kit. These lights can be used at night to signal (run a string through the hole and swing in circles or figure-8s), as individual location lights, as trail or incident markers, when exploring caves or buildings, etc. to preserve or extend your flashlight battery life.
Sootch, I know from being a subscriber to your channel , you prefer Maxpedition. I started with the Fatty , as my gear evolved/.expanded , I moved to buy the Maxpedition Chubby. ( approx same size as your demonstrated Vanquest . thanks for the video .
I love the water bottle kit I would add some water tabs to purify and a couple baby wipes for personal use🧐
Videos you recorded years ago are very helpful now all youe videos are 100% helpful
If you change the fire starters from petroleum to Vaseline vapor rub you have added extra value. Bug/ mosquito repellent, muscle rub, disinfectant etc...same amount of weight and space. :) great kit!!
I really wish to thank you for your help, time, and priceless insight. I love the fact you are just a good old boy.
The larger style bag I purchased one from self Reliance Outfitters and made a nice 10c kit with it they have the room to put the basic 10cs of survivability in them and weights under 10lbs there great little bags thanks for your knowledge and videos sir long live the republic
As a sports official and a prepper I would recommend the Fox 40 "Classic" pealess whistle. It is 115 dbl, that's louder than a Jackhammer but softer than a Rock Concert, and weighs next to nothing. Great for keychains. In fact I buy a bunch in different colors for friends and family around the Holidays...Pink for the ladies, great safety item for them especially. About $5 on line or sometimes at Walmart.
My two cousins got lost on a hunting trip.
They thought they got a kill and after tracking the buck and eventually losing him they got lost.
They survived the cold 20 degree night with a lighter that helped make them a fire. We searched for hours and could not find them or get a hit on the walkie.
Next day his brother drove around on the main road and luckily they got a hit over the radio. They were choppered out 2 miles on the other side of the mountain we were hunting thirsty and hungry.
That trip taught me so much.
I am not an adventurist but many times I have gone bushwalking on a trail to sight see. A simple pouch will give you something to get by until you can seek help. A few garbage bag liners, water, a few snacks, a torch, a few first aid items, a bottle of water will aid you if you are delayed or suffer an injury. I have aided many people with blisters, scrapes or cuts.
Awesome video and great info. By the way, a Kayak has a paddle and not an oar. I would bring a better compass with a mirror and rotating bezel and magnifier.
Good video.. Good reminder.... How often do we say, hey let's just go for a local hike.. We'll only be gone a couple hours.. And all we grab is our edc and a water bottle....
Good logic. Upgrade the button compass. There are bandanas with survival / medical / knots / stars / vehicle recovery / etc. // I now use 1" x 2'" section of rubber inner tube (the size of a Bic lighter) as a fire tinder - it works when wet! Keep up the good work.
Dave Canterbury 10 C's is the minimum to head out with if you have the skills to go with the gear. I add a micro fishing kit too. Most important is what sootch said first, tell others your plan and at what time to send help!
Dave knows his stuff. Thanks Chris!
trying to follow the 10 C's is the only way i can manage with not carrying everything and the kitchen sink ;) i definitely struggle with keeping my kits bags etc small. part of it is because of money (high quality and compact things are much more expensive eg sleeping bags, jackets, clothing, etc since i am always very shelter heavy), but i've been in some scary situations and i don't ever want to deal with that again so i get really nervous that i don't have something i will need or that i forgot something. 10 C's is a life & back saver ;)
know your gear and know your satiation, at least the 5 c's on edc
I really appreciate these videos because they show possibilities that can be added to these bags, perhaps ideas I had not thought of or different gadgets/tools that I did not know existed. Thanks for the info!
Thanks Daniel!
Ten years of youtube, still my fav channel... Keep it up man!
Great looking kit!
The opening story completely reminded me of a recent free Search and Rescue presentation at REI. Best presentation I've been to yet given by them. Well it was actually given by an actual Search and Rescue worker. Very interesting/sad/ongoing stories and great information given. One story was about a hiker that just walked off the trail a bit to go to the bathroom and couldn't find there way back. She lasted longer than the search lasted and that was known because they found a journal of her time out there. What was even more sad is that they later found her SPOT device where she was lodging.
Thank you for all your videos. They're very helpful. I have a pocket survival kit, a belt kit, and a fishing vest with various pockets to keep important items close and have easy access. I have different survival kits for various situations and environments.
Great ideas. I see people hiking unprepared all the time. I carry extra water bottles in the summer months in case I see someone dying of thirst on the trail. Perhaps a big trashbag would be more useful than a mylar blanket since it could be a poncho, sleeping bag, mattress, etc. I always carry a lightweight tarp on hikes.
Thanks for the additions Brother!
Great video, sir Thank you for doing this , too, as I was once a part of the search and rescue world as an IDMT in the Air Force. At 71 I still do short hikes but another hiker might get the impression I'm out for a weekend. My survival kits always are in my pack even if I just plan to do a short nature hike.
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Hey sensibleprepper your videos are really the best in my opinion on TH-cam with gun reviews and prepping, I put together a pack like this after watching this video! Keep up your great work sir!
Thanks My friend. Mission accomplished!
This is really helpful! I wanna be more prepared for camping/hiking etc
Hey Sootch, great idea, thanks for the video!
I think I will pack my own kit in the future. For my kit I will do some things slightly different. I know there is the "2 is one and one is none"-mentality, but that collides with the minimalist approach. I would like to have it as light as possible so that even my beloved girlfriend won't complain if I'll throw it to her stuff.
So I'll leave out the multitool, the second flashlight and the second firesteel. Instead I think about adding a powerbank for the cellphone and a fullsized compass.
Great kits. I always have those items in my truck and on my person no matter where I am, but especially when I'm on the trail. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jim!
I always get good ideas from your videos and keep switching my items around to find what works or what I'm missing.
Your videos are solid! As a SF Operator I feel that you are providing for the more common person with some very beneficial ideas and insight on preparedness equipment. In the home, town, vehicles and rural environments. Please keep doing these great projects.
Great video. I appreciate seeing the different ideas of survival kits. I utilized the water bottle pouch and add a couple of small pouches on each side to allow space for a little food and some more medical supplies. Thanks for the info sir and I also thank all of the first responders out there. My son's 16 year old friend's life was just save a few days ago by first responders. God bless you all.
Always good to have are some individually wrapped q-tips. Easy if you get something in your eye, fire starter and what not. Small and handy to just pack two or three.
Good point. Thanks!
I personally like the Maxpedition water bottle bag. Mine is set up a lot yours. Additional items I have in it are a Light My Fire titanium spork and a 6" fish mouth speaker to boil water, 2 Jack Link's Beef Steak sticks in the pocket and a cook kit in the main pouch. I like to keep small snacks in all of my kits mainly as a morale booster but also to give an initial boost of energy should something wrong and you have to figure your way out of a situation.
i like the bottle kit set up as well (i went with the cheaper but still awesome condor pouch). though i don't use it as much anymore. i got a bit carried away with it and added pouches on each side. great minimal kit, but i prefer 2 straps instead of one.
i did fit a lot more in the main compartment sodapop can alcohol stove & pot stand with silicone band holding it tight together. and a pot scrubber (clementine mesh bag wadded up with ranger band around), plastic grocery bag (compressed the same way), wet fire cube (poke a pin hole in it, squeeze air out and tape over to make more room), and a micro flashing light (magnetic & smaller than a dime but as tall as 6 or 7 stacked) in the dip in the stove. guyot designs 32 oz backpacker stainless steel water bottle. stanley cup (handle removed and on side molle with fish mouth spreader). cheap $5 stainless steel cup. stanley cup lid. all nests nicely in the water bottle section.
i packed the little front pocket and molle with way too much stuff. i added an accessory pouch on one side. then added a dump pouch on the other side that i ended up filling lol.
This is a great subject and hopefully will get someone off their duff before they got out. I would add a sturdy zip-lock bag to the kits that don't have a water container. You can fold one up and find room for it. That way you can carry water or protect your phone from rain. Just a thought. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Scott, that's a needed addition.
Great video my friend, thank you for sharing it. Stay safe out there. 😊
Excellent Advice !
a tourniquet is a must
Great Video Don. "Thumbs way up" This is the style kit I badger all my friends to carry in their car. Something is better than nothing and so many people carry nothing. Dig out the old "fanny pack" and put some first aid, trauma, and at least short term survival. It's amazing how far a light, firestarter, knife and water filter can get you in a pinch.
Thanks Mark!
A nice little first aid addition to those kits, would be a bottle of New Skin/Liquid Bandage. Kills bacteria and seals the wound with one swipe. We carry a bottle here in AZ on all our outings....
Good video! I use my one Tigris day pack. works great. lots of MOLLE and can be very organized. I usually always try to make sure I have the 5 C's covered.
Contents:
Fixed blade - Gerber Strongarm
Fire - 6" fire steel and 10 UCO stormproof matches
Medical - Bandaids, gauze, med tape, 10 alcohol prep wipes
Cover/Container - 5 55gallon contractor bags, 1 mylar blanket
Cordage - 30 ft of paracord
Other - whistle, compass, water purification tablets, bandana, mini mag light, small bottle mosquito/tick repellent
My little pack is full and is usually around 6-7 lbs but in a pinch, it makes what could be a horrible experience a tolerable experience.
A dry pair of socks is critical when it comes to preventing exposure, they can also be a huge moral boost.
Great ideas. I would add a roll up water bottle to the 2 packs that have filters for a way to carry some. Also, some purification tablets to the nalgene one and probably try to switch the plastic bottle for stainless so I could boil in it. Thanks for the ideas and free vids. ; )
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and a very good vid. Love the kits ! I would add 2 small items 1) a small mirror (to be able to see your face/eyes, 2) a small bottle of eye wash. If you can't see your screwed. Both those items are very small. Hope this was helpful.
Great video Sootch! I was thinking about all of the times I climb into my truck for small trips with gear in the truck but not on my person. When I leave the comfort of my truck I leave everything behind, but now this small bag can come with me!!
thanks to the video I actually also kind of volunteer fire and was involved in the search for and my hobbies are hiking, it is a good counterbalance to the bus for the transport greetings from helsinki
I LOVE that Vanquest Fat Pack 2 and can’t wait to buy it. The design and interior pockets and pull outs are the best I’ve seen on amazon.
I am always happy to see that Don does videos like theses and it covers the items I carry. I call it a JIC or just in case bag.
Thanks Rusty!
Pain killers and sunscreen are a must have in my kits along with what you've shown.
Good additions. Thanks Troy!
Hell ya, pain killers are the most important part of my EDC and get refilled daily :-P
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These are great ideas for a small survival pack. I would just make one suggestion: pack a small plastic bag with some fishing line and a few hooks. This won't take up much space and weighs practically nothing. In a prolonged emergency situation, not only can you fish for food, but you could also use the monofilament line to set snare traps for small game.
I have a just a few key points that I think will help you. 1. Prep your tourniquet. You should have that out and ready. Not packaged. Should be first item you see when opening your pack if not on outside of pack already. 2. Most people don't realize this but blood is very hard to work with. It is slippery. Any plastic packaged item needs to be preopened or wrapped near the rear line with porous tape. These two things will drastically increase chance of survival in life or death situation.
Naomi Gray a tourniquet shouldn’t be the first thing you use it’s a last resort my dude
@@lucascurrah6010 that used to be the thinking but these days medics are much quicker to use tourniquets. If a patient is haemorrhaging, a tourniquet is step one
Hey sootch. Watching all the hurricane Harvey victims pile shopping bags full of random belongings onto rescue boats got me thinking. Living on the Florida coast myself it might be cool to see what kind of hurricane bug out or bug in bag you can come up with. Thanks bud !
I don’t wrap paracord around my fire kits, I use Jute twine. Especially on all my ferro rods. Spark and tinder, and can be used as cordage too.
I really like the bloopers at the end of your uploads, it make it fun to see your uploads and it's human to fail, we all do it. Great movies by the way.
I like ur Kit n the small Pack
I always carry a whistle, knife, flashlight n water n small packages of Peanuts. I'm usually back before evening
Thank you for this practical hiking kit.
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Thank you for this video sootch00 you are the best
Awesome video Sootch! The maxpedition nalgene case is by far my favorite and truly minimalist! Always like watching!
Something I’ve been considering putting in my kit is an astringent that you find in the shaving aisle. It’s designed to stop minor cuts and prevents infections. It’s no Celox but it can help. In addition to helping stop bleeding. It also can be added to muddy/cloudy water to settle suspended particles to the bottom. Which can be filtered out with a cloth or coffee filter. Then it can be filtered through a typical filter. I even consider having a small carbon filter as well to help remove chemicals.
Additionally, I like using peanut butter packets from MRE’s. 250 calories and weighs 2.5 oz. Packs a healthy amount of fat, carbs and protein. Protein to rebuild tissues. Carbs for energy and fats to help you feel more filled up on less. It can be used as bait as well. The MRE PB is fortified with vitamins. I’ve watched numerous ration reviews from Vietnam era and the PB almost always holds up to the test of time. So it’s something you don’t need to worry about spoiling. Though I intend on changing them out every 3 years or so. Pack 3 of them for 3 days until I can find food or get back to civilization.
Finally there’s a cool website I like to go that has all kinds of EDC gear. The one thing I have is spare batteries for my flashlight which I store in what they call “lockers”. Which enable them to be stored on keychains or through parachord lanyards. They have a gasket and are screw top. So I would imagine them to be waterproof/resistant.
A couple other things to add to your kits is a ham radio (*if your licensed*) to use the amateur radio service, your ham radio will also be your landline out of the woods where there is no cellphone coverage as well. I always take my radios with me, because you never know when your going to need it and when your in a dead zone for cell service, this is probably the only and simplest to get help, when you need it.
Yes, a two way radio and even more so a Ham Radio would be good to have. Thanks Jeff.
You don't need a license if you use it during an emergency. SO I say get one you can get a decent one fairly cheap.
That would very much depend on one's definition of emergency...
Pretty simple if you have a need to use a ham radio you are probably in shit creek. On a serious note the law stipulates what the government deems an emergency. Though I am going to go on a limb and use common sense if you are hurt or going to die or lost use it. SIMPLE
If you use an Amateur Radio you do need a license to operate and use their designated frequencies. It's safer to have an FCC license to operate a ham radio rather than not.
Excellent video. Great prep. One thing that i have noticed that most of these kit's don't include is a pen flare. I learned way back in the 80's, as a teen, to carry one.
Thank you. Great video. in our state (Arkansas) there are 54 state parks with camping and facilities of all types. We hike a lot within these parks all year round. Although we hike the marked trails but I believe there is always the possibility to get lost. The trails are narrow and one can take the wrong turn and be lost. I will certainly put these ideas to work for us next time we go hiking. I enjoy all of your videos and certainly learn something every time. Thanks again.
This is a great video, Don. Very good advice.
What you really need to have in the woods hiking is an old fashioned snake venom suction kit, a small Elvis figurine, and a cigarette. Wage on Broheim. Keep the faith
Nice video man, if I were to pack a small hiking kit with a minimalistic style I'd pack a kit almost identical to this but more for a cold weather climate because I live in upstate NY and it normally gets down into the mid 40s, low 50s for temperatures during the summer!!!
defiantly put in a headlamp. I have a little cheap one that I have used in non-emergency situations super useful and more comfortable than you would think. mine even is adjustable so you can prop it up and leave it siting on a table or while your wareing it to cast the light more down. it doesn't take up a lotof space.
came in handy when my power when out and when I was takeing long exposures at night (I do alot of photography)
Yes, head lamps are very handy. So many advantages. Thanks Rose
still one of my fav channels on youtube
Thanks Anthony!
Great Vid as always. I have the same thing in a Fatty, but mine is alittle more of a Urban Emergency kit. Only suggestion, u always remember some duct tape. I take an empty pilot G2 gel ink tube..I rinse it out than use that tube as the core of a mini roll. Then i run a airplane wire key chain thru the hollow tube to make an awesome handle for unrolling the tape..Keep up the good work...Be safe and God Bless.
Thanks David, Good addition!
I recommend making the water bottle a metal one, or add a metal cup. That way you can boil water and have a backup for the water purifier.
Thanks for the video. I also keep four water purification tabs, a couple of hard candies (gin-gins) and a packet of Hydration salts like SOS in my kit. Love the Moraknivs, also. Cheers.
One item that is essential (in my humble opinion) during hiking is sunscreen. If you look at most rescued people , they have mild to severe sunburns. Don't go on a (smal) hike without it.
I like the minimalist perspective. No excuses!
Thanks Scootch. Great info as usual
Good stuff. I think any of those kits would be pretty helpful, provided you're dressed appropriately for the conditions. I grapple with that here in Montana. In the summer daytime temps can be in the 80's or 90's but night time temps can get down near to freezing (up in the mountains where I'm hiking, camping and bumming around). It sucks to carry a jacket or quilt but you're dependent on fire to keep you alive if you don't. Space blankets are great as tarps and fire reflectors but pretty poor as actual blankets.
This is a very sensible plan. I always have a(n aluminized) mylar sheet on me, but the primary use (High altitude/desert) is a reflective layer to prevent exposure. A lot of times in the summer, people assume they won't freeze to death because the high is in the triple digits. What's the low going to be? Well, that's a Reflective layer. There's 3 kinds of heat loss: Convection, Coduction, and Radiation. Just drape that over a stick, or a ridgeline, and get under it. See how long you can stand it. When it gets really emergency cold, or you go into shock, it's really as simple as a ridgeline/stick, and a mylar sheet. My primary shelter is a mesh hammoc, a climbing strap, and a pancho. String the strap between 2 trees, throw the poncho over it, sling between the ends. Throw the mylar sheet under the poncho, and I have survived 20 below (F) blowing sidways blizzard conditions. 19 inches of snow in 3 hours. (Lake effect, noreaster in North Plattsburgh) In a shelter that will fit in the end of any one of those 3 bags.
Nice thing about the water bottle holder is that you can nest a ss cup inside also. Maxpedition also used to make (may still make) a pouch roughly the size of a chewing tobacco can that fit perfectly above the water bottle
Very nice kits. Should throw a ChapStick and Bic lighter in as well. Thanks, Sootch
Good additions. Thanks Joseph!
Handkerchiefs and socks are my #1&2 pieces of survival gear. I've had a hanky save my life in Thailand by simply wetting it down and putting it over my head to cool me down. I was made fun of for it until people started going down with heat exhaustion.
This is a good video for especially the ultralight hikers. They seem to have TH-cam contest videos who can get the least base weight.
Don, your videos are so helpful and addictive that I pretty much will watch them when they are out. Hey, both SensiblePrepper and Sootch00. I need a thumbs up. lol
Thanks Justin! Thumbs way up!
The simplest of items can save a world of pain, nice kits Sir :D
People just don’t appreciate sometimes how fast thing can go from fine to crap, in New Zealand hiking or as we refer to it tramping is extremely popular as we have great national parks, people are constantly caught out by how fast conditions can change.
Hey Sootch... FYI - I think they discontinued selling the Renovo Trio in favor of another system that seems more complicated (and more expensive). I see it in a lot of your videos and tried to buy one but was unsuccessful.
Great helpful ideas on first aid kits. Here in Australia and probably every where else, you might need a snake/spider bite kit. We have some of the worlds deadliest creatures and they are everywhere.
Thanks Paul, I threw in the pic of the Rattlesnake just for good measure but a kit would be something that could be critical. Be safe Brother!