Camping with Amazon's Cheapest Survival Kit: Any Good?
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- Ever wondered how good the cheapest survival kit on Amazon is? I test each piece of the survival kit out in the woods and do a solo overnight camping trip at the bushcraft camp to see how good each item really is!
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I'm laughing because you said the knife might be illegal in your country and I'm sitting here watching your show as I clean my gun. I hope y'all eventually fight for y'all's God given right to protect yourselves. You have a great channel by the way. God bless
Also a thing to question: do the people that commit these acts of violence care if a knife is illegal or not?
I know here in the US the people committing crimes with guns do not care about the gun free zones. So how do I defend myself in a gun free zones?
Also those serrated part of the knife is to make it easier to cut rope and cordage.
That knife you went on and on about is crap. It’s made from a blade design China couldn’t dupe anyone into buying because they are made of Chineseum “steel” and plastic. The serrated edge isn’t for sawing wood but for cutting things that a smooth edge doesn’t cut well. I never liked the serrated combination edges but I don’t make over knives either. It’s one of those knives that you see in the gas stations for $5 and they’re making $4+ off each one. The blade having a lock is a safety feature, as a boy in the Boy Scouts our pocket knives were required to have a locking blade. They didn’t want our blades closing on our fingers and cutting us up. I have a pocket knife that doesn’t have a lock, but I wouldn’t let a child have it for their own use because it’s easy to start the blade backwards when cutting things.
@@IronSharpensIron127Them criminals do care about gun free zones. They’re where ALL their attacks happen.
The serration part of the blade is not a wood saw, it is used best for cutting rope and woven materials like straps and vines.👍
Came here to say this. I’ve never thought of that part as a saw.
Don't forget Rapunzel hair.
Just to make the distinction clear, I own a Leatherman Xe6 multi-tool which has both straight-edged and serrated blades, separately, AND a saw.
Is that why it’s called a “Knife” and not a “Wood Saw” In a survival scenario with only that kit I could imagine that it’d do fine as a saw.
Cheers 👍🏻I was quite surprised how well it cut the wood to be fair 😂
In the US where this knife is perfectly legal (and you can by anywhere), it's not really a saw. Those are serrations and are best for cutting course things like rope. Saves the fine edge for better slicing/cutting. Not a fan of it myself. That's why I have pocket saws when on short jaunts. But overall, they are fairly popular with the belt cutter and glass breaker.
PS. When trying to baton with a folder, don't keep the blade locked open. Open it only half way. That saves wear on the hinge joint.
Big fan of your channel. Especially your shelter and trailer builds. Keep up the awesome work!
Saves the lock as well.
depends on the state, an officer in NJ may give you some trouble for it if you're not heading to or from camping. But yeah most places there's no real restrictions.
I would hesitate to baton at all with a folder. That's a last resort situation in my book. I was rooting to use the card knife as the striker on the fire steel or the bottle opener portion.
Excuse me, you really don't know how to use a wire saw???
They could have included a good Ferro rod instead of the bellows. Another kit not worth buying. Thanks for the demonstration.0
That tourniquet is for gaining IV access and not stopping bleeding, I don't think you could get that tight enough to stop a catastrophic haemorrhage . Also, never use a tourniquet on a doubled boned part of the limb as it could make bleeding worse
A friend of mine who is in the military mentioned this when I sent him a pic of it. Even when I tried it I thought there was definitely no way it would have enough strength but it’s better than nothing I suppose.
Yeh I'm a combat medic. Thats for cannulation and drawing blood for testing. @@TAOutdoors
@TAOutdoors the trouble is that it's like squeezing a hose. You could make the blood come out faster. My background is ex military and the last 30 years as a paramedic in London (retiring soon I hope)
It won’t stop blood flow since it can’t put pressure in the middle of the two bones, “high and tight” is the saying for a reason, I wouldn’t trust a cheap plastic buckle with my life though
Ещё ньюанс жгут на голую кожу не накладывают.
I've seen it generally recommended that you should use a folding knife in the half open position when batoning kindling. It is supposed to preserve the integrity of the pivot joint and the lock mechanism. I always do it, just in case. Doesn't really make it much harder.
Love the idea of testing out cheap survival kits and ending up with a "complete" mini survival kit.
Cant lie though, there was mini saws, whistles and bottle openers up the wazoo when they couldve put in a folding saw and a decent little ferro rod. The one they provided was nearly just an afterthought!
Yes the buckle thing is for a water bottle, I've got something similar on my hiking pack
In theory it could also carry the emergency kit as the kit has a hanging loop on one end.
@@RandomGreymane so true bestie
I think the the sheath is the handle for the spork.
The serrated part near the spork/knife is for getting the scales off of a fish and the knife would clean the fish.
The part that you were trying to get a spark is a screwdriver.
The serrated part of the pocketknife is for cutting rope.
You covered a lot that I was going to point out, except:
The fork/spoon/knife combo is called a splayd.
The holes in the splayd are for making a spear with the "cheap" cordage.
The "cheap" cordage can also be used for a bow drill.
The "antennae" is also used for a drinking straw, like when drinking from a seep well.
The tan thing is used to hold your water bottle.
The wire saw should be placed on a green branch to make a bow saw so it cuts easier and lasts longer. (I'm amazed by the amount of "survivalists" that don't know how to use it!"
@@lonnieadams7841 Respect.
@@lonnieadams7841 Also, the "bottle opener" on the splayed is hooking onto fish when you use it as a spear.
Always wondered if these kits would actually work so nice to see someone trying it in the field. Looking forward to seeing more of the same thing soon
Thanks, me too. I’ve been curious about them for years. Already ordered 3 more (different ones) to try out.
With the wire saw your supposed to make a bow saw by putting each hope on the opposite end of a bendable stick .much easier that way
Useful, thanks.
Or, at least, separating the hands as much as possible.
At least the knife is not an ultra-dangerous green knife.
Edit: pleasantly surprised that the lock held up to some batonning.
The saw is best using as a bow saw, with a long bendy stick
I saw a pic of them being used in this way. Going to try that next time 👍🏻
@@TAOutdoors If you saw the way you did, you need to make an obtuse angle like 160 degrees I recon to make it cut clean. Also on the tiny bracelet fire starter, I carry similar small piece on my knife like a tiny bit about 1 centimeter and I did light a fire couple of times with it. You just need to use the knife and some practice and all you need is a single spark. They aint bad at all.
Even better kevlar cordage use it as a fraction saw
100% right
They really should call them bow saw wire blades or something to that effect because that’s really the only way to use them
Ussually if you want to baton with a foldable knife you need to semi-fold the handle and the blade itself on a 90 degree angle, so that the force of the hit doesn't wreck your lock or any mechanism inside the knife.
Mike, one thing you didnt test is the box. Was it waterproof / showerproof / dustproof? to keep the contents dry. Spare room to take proper firesteel etc
Unfortunately I have to say: it is _not_ waterproof. I've tested it in a bath tube. _And_ : it is not the strongest one. One of the clips to close it broke off.
For sure it was not my own kit! I would _never_ buy such a thing! 😉😎
These survival kit try out videos are fun
Thanks, more to come 👍🏻
I'd like something about that size to put in my 🎒 backpack! I'm from Northern Minnesota, USA.
@@damogranheart5521 best put together yourself.
Wire saw works best if you keep it as straight as possible when sawing, not wrapped around the log, as that has a higher chance of snapping it. The paracord bracelet's striker is removable to make it more easily gripped, never knew the actual rod was removable lol. I just keep the rod in the bracelet, but take the striker out to strike it that way. Takes some practice to get proficient. The spork actually has jimping, which is basically just a thumb grip. You were right on the money with that water bottle belt clip lol. The survival card would be better utilized if you attached a handle.
It occurred to me that a meter long, or so sapling of a flexible nature would make the wire saw into a bow saw.
Yeah, using the wire saw properly can cut wood really well.
That jimping actually serves another purpose, it's a fish scaler, atleast according to the kit description on Amazon. I went to the site to see if my thoughts on the holes in the splayd were correct. They're for creating a spear...lol
At the end of the series you should put together your own survival kit from all the best bits from the kits you test.
I think that’s exactly what I am going to do :)
Ooh good idea!
The pocket bellows does help to avoid a potential hazard of blowing on a fire: accidentally breathing in smoke. Early in the second season of Survivor, a contestant had to be evaced because he inhaled smoke while blowing on a fire, momentarily lost consciousness, and fell forward into the embers.
The compass might have actually worked better if it were further from your phone. The smallest piece a metal will interfere with those button compasses. People use them and don’t realize that key rings and strikers that are attached actually interfere.
Please remember, when measuring a blade for the purposes of UK law.. it's the total blade length as exposed, not the cutting edge.
So, from the end of the handle to the tip.
The law states it is 'the cutting edge'
@@robrichardson5187 Yet people have been prosecuted for carrying a butter knife. Wonder how they measured the cutting edge on that.
Full length of the blade, not cutting edge.ATB👍👍👍@@robrichardson5187
@@robrichardson5187 Yes it does, but there was a legal case that changed that and established precedent (don't ask me for details).
Is the thing you know what is, could it be a sling for the torch?
You guys have inspired me to get out in the woods with just an ax, knife and fire starter so I can learn how to make a shelter, fire, traps, baskets ect. I can't wait to bring my son on these adventures. Thank you so much!
Awesome!
..add a Scotch Eyed Auger and you wont regret it.. even the cheap ones for around 20$ work fine.. Now you can make everything from chairs to shelters much sturdier when you drill and plug them
Nice job bringing your son out there! Nice parenting!
@@rogerwilco1777even an auger drill bit with a socket on the hex shaft works well, especially if you also keep it in the car with an impact wrench for changing tires.
Please wear pants…
The telescopic fire tube is great for keeping a fire going and not having to get your face in the smoke and really focuses your breath far more efficiently. Kept a group of us from getting hypothermia on a very wet and cold survival course at least twice. Definitively not a gimmick. I was the only one who had brought one and the rest of the team all bought one afterwards. It really works well.
The bracelet clip has a little door on its side that can be opened to gain access to a small storage space which can be used to stash the fishing kit
The "tourniquet" is not.
It's just an older cannulation tool, and will stop venous flow, but absolutely NOT stop arterial bleeding (which is what would be required in a tourniquet)
The tan split clip is a water bottle holder. I carry mine on the shoulder strap of my backpack; helps counterweight the load.
I love your content. The pocket Bellows has been a very useful tool for me. Please bring a list of what’s actually in the kit next time, the water bottle holder that you didn’t know what it was works very well. Maybe add suggested replacements for anything that doesn’t perform well. I also agree that every kit should have a simple Bic lighter and that the whistle was useless since there’s already two more in it.
I find this kind of content interesting. It's cool to see if any low budget gear might be useful.
I want to see more 😁
Got 3 more kits on the way all different in their own right! Stay tuned…
The serated portion on the sport knife is for your finger to put pressure on the knife blade. Use the sheath when using the spork.
The blade on the flat pack is generally used to cut cordage.
I added a pocket bellows to my kit this year and find it very useful in the British Columbian rainforest. Not as important when you have a good source of dry wood, but if your kindling is wet or sub-par quality, it really helps to concentrate the heat and dry things out. Also great for blowing the embers back into flame, something you'd start to appreciate rather quickly if that sparker was your only fire starter!
The wire saw should be kept straight, not wrapped around the limb. That can best be done by using your folder to cut a sapling and then bend it into a bow and stick each end through one of the rings, thus creating a bow saw. Some cordage can be used to keep the rings in place or short slits can be cut into each end of the bow and the wire positioned in the slits with the rings outside the slits to prevent the wire from slipping through. They actually work quite well that way. In a pinch you can just keep your hands spread apart as possible, in front of you, holding the wire in a straight line. That is more difficult to do as the cut is attempted further and further above chest level.
Perhaps the next time you use one of those wristband buckle ferro rods you can cut a shallow trough in a twig and lay the rod in it for support and to give you access to the entire length of the rod. An alternative method is to lay it on top of your finger, holding the end of it with your thumb, again, to give it more support. I couldn't always see how you were holding the striker, but when I could see it, it was backwards. BTW, the serrated edge of those strikers are mostly meant to GENTLY scrape off some ferro material into your tinder pile to help catch a spark. I think the sharp edge of the wallet tool's can opener would have made a better striker.
The truth is, that box has so much empty space in it that there would be no excuse to not pack it with a lighter, a lens, larger ferro rod, a better space blanket, plenty of cordage, fishing line, terminal tackle, real compass, etc..etc..
Great video Mike! I appreciate you actually tried out most of the items and showed us pass and fails
Keep it up
Glad to see you are back in healthy mate, have a good day, hope to visit England soon
3 whistles, 3 knives, 3 bottle openers, a piece of aerial, a comically unusable saw, fire kit and fishy tackle, 21 quids for a_minimal_survival_set_(and for a usuable - but UK illegal - folder, that is nearly correct just like the torch that is lighting - important! -, also the clever EDC card which is lost in the woods). Somebody somewhere earns good money. We should deeply appreciate this test that confirms our belief in quality products (which are really hardly recognizable oftentimes - the opposite is more easier and edifying as well). I'm far to being a brand ambassador but I think the majority of these functions are easily acceptible with a single, smartly choosen SAK model (and some intelligence) - for an approximately same price, in quite massive material and assembly quality, in your smallest pocket - instead of a luncheon box size.
Hard work, great job (_again_), good fun, thanks, Mike!
The card bit... I've got 2 of those for EDC. They aren't designed for survival as much as having lots of little tools that you might want/need in a pinch. Has helped me while at work or while out around town more than i expected...
I carry a Swiss Army Victorinox knife for the same reason.
I bought the exact same kit from amazon around 8 months ago, decent waterproof storage box, the knife was ace whilst it lasted but unfortunately the blade snapped off when preparing sticks/twigs for a fire, the one I purchased came with a fulsize firestick so wernt too bad, the plastic split ring/belt loop is to attach a water bottle to your belt/rucksack, could also be used to carry a torch if you have one the correct diameter,
Great video loving the content thanks 😊
The serrations are more helpful for cutting things like rope than as an actual saw.
One of my favorite reviews of gear. I appreciate your honesty and patience. You clearly take it serous and spend the right amount of time on stuff. Keep up the great work bro.
Love it! I’d be very interested in seeing how other kits fare!
Coming soon!
@@TAOutdoors Are we there yet? How we gonna sleep now? Just kidding. Sweet survival kit dreams.
Bellows can be used to suck rain water out of pockets where it has collected.
Looking forward to seeing the next "survival kit testing" videos. But what if you used all the items? I mean, the cordage, the blanket, even undoing the paracord bracelet to set up a shelter, maybe... We usually keep saving those things for when we really need them and, most times, we don't get to know how useful they can be. Videos like that could be very helpful. Cheers!
I've seen a lot of gimmicks and stuff over the years but that spork-knife-whistle is actually pretty sweet.
It pleasantly surprised me that did!
Citronella doesn't work on bugs, you can use DEET.
24:42 the spikes on the spine of the knife/spork arent a saw, that's jimping. it's meant to give your thumb extra grip to not slip when youre pressing hard on the knife. also you dont need to hold the knife blade while using the spork, that's why it came with a sheath
Love the video. Glad you actually used the tools and not just showing them. Thanks.
I think that the sheath for knife part the spork spoon think is intended to be used as a handle when using it as an eating utensil. I do think the wire saw would work better with a stick to make it into a bow type saw sense the trouble when using it as you did was the wire was having too much surface area bite to allow it to cut well. As a bow saw it would limit to amount
of surface of the wire to contact the wood and allow it to clear the cut particles out of the cut better. Though to be fair I think they do demonstrate using it the way you attempted to use it.
the cable saws work if you remove the rings and make a crossbuck to mount it on and pull the saw tight... On the back of the spor nife... its a fish scaler
Crazy great quality of content Mike! I hope you actually go long way with this channel!
One thing nice about the stricker is it can be really nice mini saw to get into a package. It can cut thru The tape on most cardboard boxes rather quickly.
Spnife 'saw' is likely meant to be a fish scaler. Here in Canada the folder is found at gas stations w Zombie themes on them( as well as other things: Army, Navy, mechanic, etc) for $10-20
The toothed section on the "spknife" is a FISH SCALER!
And the holes provided are for a make shift harpoon
And the whistle sheath is a handle for while your eating which I see he didn't use.
I remember a spate of videos similar to this one a few years ago, testing out another survival kit from Walmart. If your experience here is any indication, it seems that the quality of components is getting incrementally better. Otherwise, my thoughts are these:
1) I have a little flashlight, similar to that one, and in that case, the clip broke clean off, so you’re right to be suspicious. However, the light itself still works, even after a couple of years.
2) Elsewhere on Amazon, it’s possible to find a survival bracelets that have all the components you found, plus a wire saw inside the bracelet itself. If you go for one with enough ratings, you may be able to replace or upgrade the two lease satisfactory items at a stroke.
always great to see a new video of yours, that ferrous rod was not surprisingly terrible, cheers sir
I thought this was really quite interesting. After your testing I have concluded that I would likely have more use of the case than most of the items in it 😄
Have you any updates as to when the TA axe will be back in stock please?
The case is the best part of it!! Haha it’s actually really quite well made. Yes I will be sending an email update out on my website in September for an axe update.
I've got a similar bracelet but it was the coating that stopped the sparks. It works beautifully now the coating is gone. Mind you the Faris rod is very small. Still being so small it produces many hearty sparks each strike.
The spnife is a cool little tool.
Tip: with a flashlight like this, you can usually unscrew the lens and use it to focus sunbeams to start a fire
That it is for bottles, yes. You can attach it to your belt or a bag. I've been using one for years and are very useful and strong.
The best use for that cheap saw is to use a green branch and use it like a draw saw. Saves the rings and prevents the wire breaking.
I'm glad this is going to be a series. I really enjoyed this episode.
Those wire saws are generally ineffective cutting tools. The toothed section on the survival card is also intended for cutting rope.
Not only do I understand that there are wide differences in quality between manufacturers, when it comes to those wire saws, but also that they have to be used “correctly”: according to Lofty Wiseman, who helped popularize them, the saw has to be kept completely straight when cutting, and is often stretched across two ends of a bent branch, rather like a hacksaw.
@@TheSaneHatterI came here to say this, the saws are useless when used with hands....but making a bow saw is a winner.
Вообще-то это пила Джигли, предназначена для перепиливания костей при ампутация. Просто из-за компактности её туда засунули, если не принципиально ровный отпил, ножом и колотушкой будет проще
Testing kits sounds Great! You can Give A Unbiased Review of Each item then the overall determination of It and Is it Worth the Price. Would be a Great Category in Your Endeavors On TH-cam videos Good Job Mike Do Hope And Pray That All Is Well with You and Your Family do to What I Hear about The United Kingdom England Stay Safe My New Friend.
Always enjoy your videos but really liked this one, taking a practical look at survival kits. Would love to see more.
I was actually gifted this kit. Very handy for camping and fishing. It’s funny though, mine was slightly different, namely my knife doesn’t have a serrated edge and it didn’t come with the tourniquet. It also came with a dedicated ferro rod instead of a combination bracelet flint rod.
You can also use your pointer and your thumb on both hands put together to make a small star shape for a handy dandy finger bellows! 😊
If you don't want to absolutely annahilate the locking mechanism when batoning wood keep the blade half folded at 90° and put the handle against the material and whack away!
Also I would rather put together my own "survival" kit because a proper survival kit MUST have at the least matches or even better, wind/waterproof matches otherwise it's useless in my book!
Love your content Mike, cheers from Sweden 🇸🇪 😊
Laws are like locks, they only keep honest people honest.. 🙃
i think its nice to made from a lot of testing kits one good one. mayby you can sell it as a TA survivle kit. see you next time
@TAOutdoors I commend your good cheer towards what we Americans would highly consider to be highly gimmickie or just utter rubbish.
You could put some moss or something on the raised bed, to make it more comfy, I have seen guys do that. Thanks for the review, it was funny to watch! I found the prices on Amazon go up and down all the time, it is often worth checking or it goes cheaper.
I watched a video a little while ago where the guy used the wire saw along with a piece of bendy wood and made a bowsaw which worked really well,
" If it pleases the Crown , I'd like to butter my toast "
the " saw bit " saved a child from being hopelessly entangled in a horrific - thorn bush
Yes do test more please. So interesting. X
All in all, for £20 that wasn't a bad little haul, with some items which are genuinely useful. The container looked useful enough, I was going to buy something similar and that alone was around £4. A pocket bellows is around £5, and that knife would no doubt sell for a few quid as well. I'm not of the opinion that a survival kit on its own is a viable survival strategy, but as a receptacle for handy odd's and ends it gets a thumbs up. Thanks for the video.
the dull (not sharp) bumps on the base of a blade along the spine aren't usually intended as saws, they're there to provide better grip, but sometimes they're too aggressive. I find they're better to have very shallow grooves between them than to have wide valleys like on the spnife
Allways look forward to the videos mike, never disappointed 👍
as someone with asthma, having the pocket bellows would actually be very handy despite the gimmick factor
smoke is a asthma trigger, in case u didn't know
I've heared, a friend of a friend of mine has started his buschcraft career with such a kit. _Never_ I would buy this for my own! 😁😉
But at least it is not the badest thing for the price. And it is very interesting to see you testing this stuff in such a intensive way. Very good video!
Greets from Germany, Achim
The flatpack is more for "urban" use. The belt loop round loop is a bottle holder. Mine broke on a backpacking trip to test the kit. As did the wire saw. A friend told me the wire saw was best used as a horizontal cut. The Ferro rod, I found, worked better with a carbon blade, than the metals in the pack.
Always good to watch review videos testing kit for all situations
the Tan strap, as you said for a drinks bottle, or a bag rubbish/waste holder for keeping fish/rabbit catch in
my only complaint is calling the serrations on the blade a saw, it's not even close to being a saw. It's meant to help with cutting ropes not to cut wood but does work in a pinch. other than that this was really insightful for how decent a cheap kit can be.
I believe the serrations on the spork are for descaling fish like the serrated blade on some Swiss army knives. It would make sense seen as there is some line and a hook in the kit.
for the wire saw you want to make a bow saw out of it with a stick, it will work much better and last longer, just don't leave it tensioned if you don't use it.
best way to use the wire saws is to take a flexible branch and make a sort of bow saw, keeping constant tension decreases it getting stuck
Would like to see a video of what you would put in the same box if you had to choose the items. I'm sure it would be 100 times better!
Terrific Video & Review, Mike! I appreciate your time and effort/struggle you took to have all those survival kit items tested, lots of calories of yours for sure :))). Just a small note, that glass breaker on knife can't be used on windshield as it is laminated in the middle (double glass), but can and very useful for side-door glass breaking/shattering to get out the vehicle. About that belt hanger you were right, it's a water bottle carrier attachment :)
It fits an Evian 1 liter bottle perfectly. You can attach an empty bottle or full bottle to your pack or belt. Add a nine volt battery and fine steel wool to your fire starting kit. BTW I think the people who made that kit also make a larger one that you should check out.
Valcro split ring maybe for carrying the torch? Saw teeth on back of spork and side of card descaling fish? There's already enough cutting tools in the kit!
I am somewhat skeptical about these cheap survival kits. Would be good to see more content on them in the future. I have looked at them on Amazon, but I am not fully convinced yet. Thanks for making the video, it does help me see how they are.
it is for a bottle holder😁it can be used on a map, for example, so you can see where you are (north south east west), then place it on a map and see the direction
It's a partially serrated knife, not a saw edge. The flip open and center lock are probably the most common in the US now because of safety for the user. They don't accidentally close as readily as the back locking knives.
The fire bellow is the MVP of my camping trips.
Light My Fire (brand) sparker set is my favorite firestarter. It's tiny but fits in your fingers and produces lots of spark.
Yeah they are great for the price.
I love your content, you seem to put allot of thought into trying to genuinely help us with the info you provide. And you look allot like a plumber at my work which i find mildly amusing XD. Thanks pal. Im subbed !
Definitely liked the review & would love to see more reviews on these kits. It's good to see if they're worthwhile or not.
Serated edges are for cutting rope. A straight edge is good for small stuff but hard to cut ropes of larger diameter. Good on dive knives for entanglement.
I've had several of those type of cheap flashlights. Generally, the switch breaks first and always in short order. Over her you can buy a Streamlight penlight for about $20 US that is much more rugged. We would call that a gas station knife. Cheap impulse buy. Serrated section is for rope or vines or when the plain edge dulls. Not a saw.
wide arms with the wire saw dude, definitely what went wrong there, imagine having your arms completely straight out to the side then repeatedly slapping someone in each ear one side at a time keeping your arms straight the full way i don't care what other comments say, thats a skilled tool my friend
Fishing lures: "this is something we need to test down the line" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
A bit late to comment, but I have the same kit, except I got it when they came in the molle weave pouches. I did get the additional lures and weights in the kit, and I got some medical stuff as well. Everything else was the same, except I didn't get the telescoping billow or the utensils. In my opinion I think the best items in the kit were the paracord, the pouch/container, the blanket and the multi tool card. I was very underwhelmed by the knife, but that might just be because in the U.S. for $20 USD you can get a folding knife made of D2 steel from any hardware store and it'll last you forever, whereas the Amazon knife will only really last for a single day of hard use. It's also tacky looking lol
I think if they included butterfly bandages, a book of matches, a spool of poly line and a full ferro rod it'd be a genuinely good kit for the purposes of surviving a catastrophic event or rescue. But ultimately I took the pouch and repacked it with my own stuff
I bought a few of these at the beginning of my survival journey.
the compass you place on something that floats and it should point north in that little cutout. You can also put a couple of drops of water in the circle( tool needs to be on a level surface)
, rub a pin or paper clip through your hair, place on water and the "pin" should point north.