How to Make an Advanced Survival Kit!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2024
- Advanced Survival Kit! Good survivalists and inventive people look for ways to improve upon already existing equipment, processes, designs, etc. to make things better! Here are methods and techniques to improve upon survival kit components adhering to the "7 Priorities of Survival." This gives us the materials and items to take a Basic Survival Kit and make it an Advanced Survival Kit. In the hands of a knowledgeable Survivalist, this Kit can be the Ultimate Survival Kit! Enjoy!
WARNING: Get Medical Training before using medical devices or techniques designed to save lives. Improper use could lead to injury or death.
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I dehydrate veg (onions, carrots, mushrooms, grilled eggplant, tomato slices, bell peppers, etc) and add powdered beef and spices then vacuum bag them. Very tasty, very lightweight, and all that's needed is hot water. But, its tasty enough to eat without water. And, extremely inexpensive.
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Suzi, is there a certain amount of beef powder you put on? Never thought of this but sounds awesome! Me and my wife are working on dehydrated meals from Kevin outdoors channel.
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I tend to eyeball things but my eyeball did spy 1 c of the dry veg mix with 1 TB of the beef powder. Don't forget salt and pepper and I also add granulated garlic (like powder but with larger crystals). Add any other dried herb you like. I added parsley, ginger, and a smidgen of anis to give the illusion of sausage in the background. I've also added tomato podwer and crumbled leaves dehydrated kale but spinach or swiss chard (or all!) fill out the soup nicely. I've also used broken bits of angel hair pasta and they soften in the hot water with the rest. I'm going to try the vermicelli rice noodles, broken, next time.
Dehydrated food is so nice. I'm about to try both dehydrated mashed potatoes and hash browns, the former should be just like instant you can buy (and when I can get my hands on powdered butter that will go into the vacuum bag along with s & p and powdered milk .. should be a tasty mashed with just hot water).
So many things to try and variations on them. In the dehydrator now is a pumpkin pie mash that I hope to turn into a 'sugar'.
@@suzibikerbabe8073 just be careful when dehydrating powder with your food, I have heard some people say the granules can get sucked into the vacuum on your sealing and damage it.
That soup sounds awesome! Kinda like meals in a jar only in a bag! I'm a OTR truck driver so I'm wanting to be able to make stuff at home to bring out with me. You will go though hundreds of dollars a week eating at truck stops.
For those who are wondering what does the “X X X” mean and why he is using it to signal for help, The international emergency sign for distress is three of any signal: three shots, three blasts on a whistle, three flashes with a mirror, or three fires evenly spaced. If you're near an open space, walk an X in the snow, grass, or sand. Make it as large as possible so that it can be seen easily from the air.
Or a fan of adult entertainment, sorry for the dad joke ;)
Thank you! I was just wondering about this in the past couple days. I knew 3X had something to do with rescue/help but was wondering what exactly the protocol or standard was. This is really helpful information!
I always sneeze three times. Shame it never had rescue guys come to my aid.
XXXL so Danger close to death Large ?
I would use SOS, rather then 3 XXX's...sounds like porn.
Try shock cord through the grommets instead of paracord. Keeps it tight but moves a little in wind, less chances of tearing out a grommets.
Smart!
Tieout to flexible anchors like tree branches and saplings and flexible stakes made from them.
I like bungees! Maintains tension and no fancy knots!
@@Wopayne Bungees = shock cord
One of the best videos of its kind. Presenter is excellent, well-spoken, clear, concise and with examples as out takes. Not over half an hour.
Great info. As a Medic, I recommend everyone switch to a vented chest seal. We switched away from the occlusive to prevent a tension pneumothorax from penetrating trauma to the chest, which is the 2nd leading killer on the battlefield. Liked the blow out kit. Subbed
what brand of medical shears do you prefer? I find the taiwanese ones are much better than the chinese ones.
Two suggestions.
1st get a wide mouth canteen made of stainless steel with steel cap
2nd get a five pack of bic lighters .. cheap but effective ,store in ziplock bags.
Im a nurse and I tend to overpack my med kits lol. Thank you sir for this instructional aid for a high speed low drag kit. Rangers lead the way!
Rangers lead the way! I actually paused this video Until I could read it.. before you wrote it... I thought it might be on the test. 🤣 and never stop talking about that sewing kit... it's too perfect I've been telling It on the Mountain! Excellent video sir till next time
standing by!
Overall, well done! I’ve been in the military, a backpacker, emergency department RN and student of survival/preparedness. I’ve read, seen and have taken courses on this topic and yours in little time was one of the best instructions.
Demonstrating the “super shelter” may have been an added touch.
Check out my Hunter Survival Overnight and see the super shelter in action! th-cam.com/video/--30Rn3n74M/w-d-xo.html
I really like the DIYness of this whole thing. Heck, more than half of the items you can get at the hardware store or are laying around the house. It really leaves no excuse not to make one!
Sometimes it takes some type of crisis to realize we have what we need. Some decisions can only be made when one suffers. Sorry. Didn't mean to read too much into this. Lol
Nicely done. I appreciate all the effort to edit-in the individual items in actual use. Keep up the awesome work!
I feel like you were an instructor at some point. Everything is very straight forward, easy to understand and easy to remember.
Amazing video!!!
Hes just a soldier, he’s straight and direct
From what I gather he is studying to become an instructor through the Pathfinder school right now. For all the reasons you point out and because he is so humble and down to earth, he will be an excellent one!
@@user-bh3ew6ii4gHe passed!
i took a culmination of different peoples perspectives on bug out bags. yours was one of them. i made 7 bugout bags for my family and i thanks to you good fellows for providing information. thanks and keep on truckin
The Rule of 3 is the top priorities in survival- 1- shelter, 2- water, 3- food. You can freeze in 3 hours without shelter. You can go 3 days without water. 3- You can go 30 days without food. What you have is a list of 7 survival tools. There is an important difference between these 2 things.
Dude after watching gray bearded green beret, corporals corner and do own. You own this subject. The modifications you make to the shelters and the exact same knife and sheath I own ... is outstanding. I fish mountain streams. For Brook trout am gone for max 3 days in the wildness. Excellent advice. Big thumbs up. And I’m going to make up the blow out kit. Today
I would also wrap a few waterproof matches, fishing line, and a small hook or two under the 550 cord on the knife sheath.
Multi functional items, yes and it keeps weight down. I didn't pack my bed roll once, so I stuffed the bin liner with foliage, worked great.
Too bad survival utube weren't t as available as today.
I learned a lot of things being homeless out of necessity.
At that time i lived in a bigger City, so i didn't need many of the things you talk about.
I am a 62 year old widow who became homeless after my husbands death in 2007, and back then i was afraid to leave the City
Since 2012 i live in my very own 14 acres of woods and now your videos come in handy expanding my knowledge for survival.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TEACH PEOPLE LIKE ME. I appreciate ALL YOUR Videos.
OUTSTANDING. I PICKED UP ON AT LEAST 10 MODS THAT I CAN ADD TO MY KIT. THANKS FOR SHARING!
Well, I watch these videos because, even though I’ve been doing this for almost 40 yrs, you can always learn something new. Can’t say that I did this time....my kit is identical even to the knife, excellent knife by the way, and the gorilla tape around my lighter and a construction pencil, although my first aid kit is a bit more comprehensive. I teach everyone to re-edge the spine of their knives, I cringe every time someone uses their blade to scrape their ferro rod. Excellent kit, no fluff, I know I’m happy and confident in mine, awesome video. Keep em coming. 👍
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Dude, you've been making some great videos lately... keep up the great work.
Thank you! I’ll do my best!
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft you are excellent right to the point, great stuff sucess to you
By far the best survival kit I have watched. I’m saving as a reference/ educative video. Gracias 🙏🏻 🎄 Feliz Navidad
No nonsense direct informational presentation. Add a high powered Slingshot with a bag of chrome steel ballbearings. Modified First-Aid Kit to a small Med-Pack is an excellent suggestion, and to read up on how to use the additional items and a guide to first-aid techniques. Priced of Survival Gear have increased ,since the Covid-19 Plague. It is therefore a good idea to obtain all necessary Survival Gear now!!
Great tips, my son and I are setting up his mora in a few min. Only thing I had to add was a mini bottle of bourbon and a cigar in a metal tube, cheers!
Bourbon and cigars are at top of survival lists...
In my opinion.
@@kylewilkinson6975GREAT FIRE STARTING AND EXTENINGING LOL
Great teaching and a usable blend of knowledge from many disciplines. Your military perspective and ‘in the field ‘real life experience makes each video subject “CAUGHT” and not just “TAUGHT”
I’m a retired Navy Corpsman and can’t stress enough the need for our fellow outdoor enthusiasts to get excellent training and modern life saving gear. Carry on ,ANDREW. JOB “well done!” LEN MINK
I feel like I should pay you for this video 🤓…there are 8-hour survival classes that don’t teach as much as this 28-minute video. Thank you for this incredibly useful content. You are so very good at this. 🙏🌻
*HOOAH Good Kit ! USAF Combat Veteran / Retired Federal LEO*
Great tips!
For your Bic lighter, make one of the flame guard holes a little wider with a screwdriver or something, and put a split ring through it, and put a carabiner on it. You can now attach it to anything. Tether it with a small chain to your belt/pack so it stays on you if it drops out of a pocket.
If a person is going to depend on a fero rod, practice is an absolute must. Lighter will always be my first option, but I also have the waterproof match carrier with the compass on top in my coat's great pocket. I also verify frequently that the compass is also pointing north before I head out. My paracord survival bracelet has a compass, fero rod and whistle. I can't trust the compass on that though. The tourniquet stays in my hunting pack, but I should probably add it to the survival pack that moves to whatever pack I'm using at the moment.
Windproof matches make great tinder under harsh conditions. Good to have a few of them in reserve.
What about adding a good pair of gloves to your bolt bag or survival kit?
Most of the survival tips you mentioned was taught to me by my grandfather, and by some who have web channels here on TH-cam and they have been very helpful also. While in the Air Force we was not taught much about survival and since we didn't have to work off a base they must have thought we didn't need to know that information except for the flight crews and forward air traffic controllers who directed aircraft to their targets.
As a security policeman, I had a classroom course in cold weather survival as we worked on remote facilities away from base. Air crews get the SERE training as they can go down anywhere in the world. The USAF Survival Manual is considered by many to be the most comprehensive guide.
New here, l finally made a good decision, for years l struggled with the Mora sheaths and in one hack you solved it, once you see it l cant believe l didnt think of it. Great job, thanks.
Awesome ! The only thing I would add is a sharpener for the knife and saw and of course enough skill to at least get a working edge .
Real men just use a rock!💪🏽🤣
I'm waiting for a bear to sneak up behind this guy when he's talking to the camera. He's a good dude, well presented. Thank you!
Some other ideas I like personally are:
1. Use brighter colors....pink, yellow, orange Bic lighters....bright colors harder to lose.....
2. I carry some cordage smaller than 550 cord. I use that to wear the compass, whistle, and a signal mirror around my neck. The ability to signal needs to be available almost instantly. I also tie important items to my belt. My Ferro rod and a small knife such as a swiss army are hitched to my belt and stuffed in pants pocket. If I take a spill down an embankment I don't lose the items.
3. I like a very minimal and compact fishing kit added. They can help as traps or snares as well. (You can catch small game with a treble hook.) Strangle, dangle, mangle.
Small fishing night lines can work for you often better than setting traps.
A sail needle can be taped to your equipment for repairs to clothing or equipment. Possibly single sided razor blade also to save your primary blade. Can be kept with fish hooks....pill bottle or Altoids size kit.
4. You can take the $.99 harbor freight mag bars... separate the Ferro from them and JB weld it to the side of your Altoids tin or other hard gear....use as a spare.
Iodine is a fair water purifier except on cryptosporidium.....it can also be used in cuts and scrapes.
A small piece of heavy tinfoil is good for a canteen cup cover to conserve fuel and as a fast waterproof base or wind break for your tinder bundle.
Just a few thoughts.....
I like to add 1/4" bungee cord Or smaller to the space blanket and pre-filter out the munchy crunchiness with a mill bank bag
I belong to SAR & yes you covered a good bit, but dry clothes we were told the 10 essential
Man I just learnt more from this video than any book I’ve ever read. Top score mate 10/10
You haven't watched Cody Lundin from Dual Survivor than!
Good video, thank you. Straight to the point, no unnecessary waffle and clear instructions. Forgive you for not pronouncing it as turn-i-kay.
Blow out kit... Well that's worthy of a separate video, great advice.
Well, other potential names would have been blown up kit or shot through kit! I was kind of surprised that you didn't have quick qlot.
If your using that kit you better be sure the hospitals r still operating or that u can even be transported to one cos your going to be needing one....Your not a soldier with a helicopter , medics & a field hospital on stand by....a better way of dealing with the problem of getting injured is to avoid getting into that situation in the first place.
A/ Do not cross posted land...people get antsy in emergency situations.
B/Assume that behind every locked door their's a fella with a 12 gauge....do not break in....people get antsy in emergency situations.
C/Do not enter abandoned property's looking for shelter.....everyone has the same idea & it's trap of your own making....Did I mention that perfectly nice people can get antsy in emergency situations especially when family is near ???
D/Its hard to avoid contact with others but do your damnedest not to rub people up the wrong way....don't volunteer your view of who's to blame for the currant circumstances your find yourself in.....don't talk politics or religion.
From the evidence of the recent Covid 19 pandemic we know that a lot of people purchased guns & ammo ...lots of those people are first time buyers ; not weapons trained in any way & can't be because ranges/training courses are closed....we can be sure that in the build up to any emergency situation this would happen again....lot of scared loose cannons out there with little/no experience which makes it hard to predict their actions.
E/If shot at you are under NO obligation to return fire UNLESS your close enough to see your target.In a city it may be difficult if not impossible with a billion reflective surfaces all flashing lights & man made canyons to distort sound even in suburbia it may be hard to see where the fire is coming from.In the country if your shot at from a distance & still alive Billy Bob is a lousy shot or "them's warning shots"....How your supposed to know the difference I don't know but the best course of action is to take cover & haul your ass out of there on hands & knees if necessary. Returning fire proves that your every bit the legitimate threat they thought you were & it's a waste of ammo.They aren't going to be standing in the middle of a field doing this so actually hitting someone or even spotting their position may be impossible.
There are many other ways do avoid injury but just being aware of the ones above may save life & limb.
Not every injury is because you're breaking common sense rules. I split my wrist open when I was 6 y/o by placing a can drink on the ground beside me. There was a sharp-edged rock that wasn't visible that my wrist hit. Sometimes accidents happen. They aren't planned, and that's why they are considered accidents. I would have been in serious trouble if there wasn't a park employee mowing the area with an extensive first aid kit. Dad used it as a follow up to the quick first aid he'd already done (he was AF medic, Vietnam). Still have a 3in scar that reminds me to always be prepared for the unexpected even when you aren't doing anything obviously wrong or dangerous.
Great video, Ranger! Another way of modding your lighter is to wrap it with a layer or two of Humboldt hemp-wick. By lighting the beeswax infused hemp-wick, you not only extend the usefulness of your lighter but preserve precious lighter fluid as well. Millions of smokers can't be wrong. :-)
I'm an EMT and just for the people wondering, the needle decompression for Tension Pneumothorax is an advanced skill that requires training and lots of practice. You can kill someone very easily if you don't know what you're doing. Because of that, decompression needles are restricted items and aren't easily obtained. For people who don't have the skill set to do a needle decompression, you can still treat a Tension Pneumothorax. If you use vented chest seals like what you are carrying, it is very unlikely that a pneumothorax with go tension. However, if it does, the pressure can be relieved by 'burping' the wound. This is done by lifting a corner of the seal to allow air to escape. For people that don't have a chest seal, they can be improvised. Take something that is impervious - ziploc bags work well - and cover the wound with it. Tape down three sides of the bag (leave the lowest point open to allow blood to drain. Have someone monitor the patient until help arrives. You will have to burp the seal frequently if you do this.
In these unsettled times, I am trying to learn survival basics for many scenarios... one never knows the future...
I just happened to find your site...
Very intelligently done... with good thoughts and explanations...
Must admit, that smile of yours is an added bonus😊
Me too! Now I'm like "I need to prepare, jic. As a former Girl Scout, I am shamed. I hope they don't take back any of the plethora of patches! Haha! I think we have the entire store(pre-internet, catalogs -loved them then,love them now(esp.the randoms that my Grammy,troop leader thrice,+lifelong Scout-4real-she was and could do any+everything like no other and make it look easy. Did I mention she was an educator retiring after 40yrs+then took over family bakery4another40!!! None of which, clearly, were4the$...She finally retired on 1/1+died on 4/1. 3mths. "Ucant take it w/u!" #Fact
O don’t worry Cindy in unsettled times if shit really hit the fan. You’d be the first to go. 😆
@@CuriousDils Your comment is totally uncalled for.
One thing I have for survival is a $50.00 bill in the bottom of a shoe. OK from what I was trained what I did with my kids, when they were short, took them camping. Sometimes with nothing, just get in a vehicle head out, stop somewhere and say we're camping. I trained them everything they need is where you find it. Now they teach their friends and yet still ask me for what's. Also in the Shelter, food, water deal I was trained concealment.
I also save up dryer lint and place it in plastic bags with petroleum jelly. It is lightweight and great for starting fires in very wet environments where tree pitch is not available to harvest right away.
Hi Andrew glad to see you doing well. I like this kit I built several myself and wanted to share with you I added a GI poncho and a homemade fleece poncho liner I also have a candle lantern with bees wax candle this is an emergency shelter in itself candle goes under poncho as I sit this warms the whole body and candles last for a good many hours.
Good idea, instant heated shelter .
Beeswax doesnt work well when its real cold
I have a small one and I have votive candles that work well, but I also make beeswax candles so I can custom make them for the lamp. Good idea.
@@robertw4230 indeed.
That is a great idea. Does anyone any recommendations for places to shop if live up on Canada?
I use citronella tealight candles in my lantern helps to keeps the mosquitos away
I recommend springing a few extra bucks and get the Arcturus brand survival tarp. The grommets are already reinforced. I did the same mod to one of my moras except I wrapped gorilla tape around the sheath before the 550 cord.
Great info ! Thanks for how you take a little extra time to show how you actually use your survival items.
Have been doing this for a while now. I love the old school and simple but spot on kit!
This is what I love about your vids. You don't just add this and this. You explain why and how to use items. Thank you and take care.
Now more than ever your videos work wonders! They revive my "get up& go!!!/ PRACTICE" button in my brain! Thank you Andrew! Rangers lead the way!!! And no I've never served,I thank you for your service and my son. Your videos are great survival videos for sure!
A couple items I also have in my kit is a Leatherman super tool (since it provides a saw, file, and a couple more blades), toe nail clippers, soap, a razor, a bandana (to use as a towel, bind up a wound, as a pre-filter for water purification, etc.), and a gill net. A gill net (which use to be part of the Navy's survival kit for aviators, I do not know if it still is) folds up very small and light, yet if you would stretch it across a small stream (like the one where you are making your video) you can drive fish into it. On land the gill net can be used for trapping small game. The toe nail clippers, soap, and razor are for personal hygiene and their use is a great morale booster. The original military survival manuals (post world war II), based their suggestions from interviews with pilots, sailors, marines and soldiers who survived being stranded at sea, on islands, or in some wilderness. Some of those survivors must have thought that personal hygiene was a high priority since the survival manuals suggested that having a razor for shaving was important and should not be used for any other purpose. In the book "Northwest Passage", which described the raid on St. Francis in the French and Indian war (and also where "Rules for Rangers" was originally published), Major Rogers had his men shave as a morale booster, even though they were in an extreme survival situation where they were starving and exhausted.
yeah gill nets are great for catching the rare and valuable gil . . . . :P I find Leatherman tools OK but not so uselful for woods craft. Urban survival or with firearms with bit drivers, yes. I included a disposable razor, a quarter bar soap, and bandana, and leather gloves as well.
@@rembrandtshadows one leather glove? What for? Tia
The hygiene aspect is interesting. I wonder if that brought that tiny bit of normalcy related to civilization?
Wow first video i have watched, really well done to the point and professional. Am now a bit of a fan. Can't wait to watch more.
Thank you!
You have lots of Monday morning quarterbacks here, but in my mind you just opened up my eyes to an entire world of info that I need to know to protect my fam if SHTF. Thank you so much for this video. I have NO experience with anything outdoors, and I need to get with it. I'm even learning from these Monday morning quarterbacks, tbh. If SHTF and we survive, you'll be part of the reason!
Nearly ALL of this info is great for total wilderness survival or even recreational camping. Thank you for sharing sir.
Bravo on a great kit! And great explanation brother! I went to the same training as you probably in Fort Benning, 87-95 75th Rangers. Hooaa my brother, all hail the Darby survivors! Great video!
When I walk all day and sleep on the ground all night It pays to take a couple extra-strength Tylenol with your morning coffee.
Or a night cap!
Thats hilarious
I was told to make sure you are good and hydrated before taking painkillers because dehydration can cause alot of aches and pains. If you just mask the pain with painkillers without addressing the underlying cause.
Mind numbingly FANTASTIC. I always have believed that you stop learning the day you die. I have excellent Survival skills and am constantly testing My Gear and my environment to make sure they are compatible. I live withe the " I'm Surrounded " rule.
Living in Virginia I'm Surrounded by NC, TN, KY, WV, MD as well as DC. I have the Atlantic 90 miles to the east, The Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains 120 miles to the west and the Great Dismal Swamp approximately 3 hours to the South.
If on Foot I feel that knowing all of these regions, The Predators, Wild Edibles, Weather Patterns, Type of people that live there and what type of Firearms that I Need and those that I don't.
Watching videos like yours I call " Extra Credit " I learn tricks and refreshers of things I had forgotten.
I Love your Channel and may we only need these skills for camping with the Grandkids. God Bless You Sir and PLEASE Keep up the good Work.
One of the best preparedness channels and videos on TH-cam. Keep up the good work man.
A sober, sensible and altogether excellent video on the subject I have ever seen.WELL DONE THAT MAN!
Respect to you sir. You've covered every base and taught me a lot. Thank you.
I just wanted to state something about the use of tourniquets, there is an area on the tourniquet that says "Time", This area is VERY important, this is the time that you put the tourniquet on..... At that point, you have 15 minutes to get help, and get the bleed stopped or say good bye to that extremity. I am a paramedic, and former military and highly trained in emergency and trauma care.
also yes, you can normally do "High and tight", as a lot of operators and EMS are trained, BUT, as long as the tourniquet is applied AT LEAST 6 inches above the wound, it will restrict blood flow as well. the reason for "high and tight" is because its so much easier than figuring out 6 inches.
also, when applying a tourniquet, some of them have a red tab, at the "pull" side, when applying it, make sure you put it on that when you pull it tight, it is towards your body, not away from it. the reason is to prevent it from snagging on something and coming loose.
now this will sound silly, BUT, carry feminine products, pads absorb A LOT of blood, tampons can be shoved in a puncture. also just FYI, the dressing he is talking about is called a, exclusive dressing.... you can make these..... take a 4x4 gauze, rubber gloves( for sterility ) and some neosporin or triple antibiotic ointment, and use a copious amount of neosporin or triple "a" covering both sides of the 4x4, then put it into a sandwich baggie, the baggie can be used to seal a wound as well
I deeply appreciate your no no-nonsense, no ego approach. My simple additions would be sewing needle taped to sheath before wrapping cordage, gloves to protect hands, shemagh scarf (material for first aid, extra protection, char cloth, and cover)
Great Video I love watching your videos. X US Army Infantry. Went through Jungle Warfare school in Panama.
This has a lot of clever enhancements for standard equipment, thanks for sharing
I was sent by Corporals Corner .... I am glad I came!
Sir YOU are the Best Instructor No B.S. Just the FACTS and your excellent Demeanor! RANGERS LEAD the WAY!!!
Very good. To the point, no fluff and practical.
I like this video very much im big into being prepared n having a good survival kit for when the shtf i just never can decide how or what all to put in my kit that is affordable to me but this video showed the kind of gear i can get without breaking the bank n that i can easily get. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks
The only way I got family to prepare is to let them pick their own pace bead and cordage colors.
Thanks for the reminder on the construction of the improved knife sheath! I taped my sail needle to the back of my sheath. Super useful, but your sheath is next level!
Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant will use a few off your tips for my hiking adventures , great video
When are you going to start a school? You're a natural teacher.
This guy is good I have other ones too I watch
Yes I second that he should definitely start a school!
@@cultural_lettuce1 I need to make my van into a survival van since it seems to be the, multiple people van in my family.
@@lisacox8109 ha ha I know the feeling!
@@cultural_lettuce1 I live in tornado alley be a good idea 💡
i love how you also linked some of the amazon links to this kit since alot of people show a particular kit build out but never list a place that you can easily purchase it
I appreciate your service. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Like your proficiency and authority of skills. My military experience and training was submarine navigation.
The only thing I would do differently is the cord on the ferro rod would be a bright colour and a bit of brighter coloured electrical tape (or at least a contrasting colour) on the sheath and knife handle. It just makes them harder to loose when you're tired and worn out. Great stuff!!
Very useful video! I especially liked your upgrades to the basic kit. Even tricked out, it appears to be easily carried in a good backpack
10:18 helluva fire pit you got there Ranger
Awesome info, in the desert survival we all carried 6'x6' clear 5ml. Sq.of plastic,. You find a place eazy to dig, sandy river bottom, dig 5x5 about 1ft in the middle , cut cactus pads up, place around sides of your container placed in the middle at the deepest point, then you set your plastic, start with a roll cover one 6" tail flap , stretch across hole and seal the other edges down tight sand rocks etc. you place one small rock in the center of that plastic so that it creates a drip point directly over your container , this is why clear plastic works the best and the condensation drips off of that plastic point into cup, we did carry the mirror, compass, the whistle, waterproof stick matches in a waterproof container a small amount of light rope like paracord ,knife, tweezers lots of cactus here, bandages of course. ( We all had to build the water shed ,for a grade) 45 yrs ago I remember most of it
You had me within a minute or two when you said you carried chap stick lol! I figured anyone that smart had some good knowledge and I was not disappointed! Great video. I learned a lot. Thanks :)
I have a small handwind flashlight in it. Wind for 10 min and you have a light for aprox half an hour
I had something like that once but it had a lever that you pumped. A couple of minutes lit up this little piece of cheap plastic shit like Time Square on New Years Eve!
Great to see the little extras to make your kit more versatile. Would love to see more ideas.
Excellent, great information provided along with the demonstration and reasoning behind it. Thank you
Practical info, good advice, clearly communicated, simple, thanks! I would like to add, just a simple pair of leather gloves to wear when handling boiling pot, tree branches, thorny brush, just good to have.
Love the editing on this 👍
Valuable information, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. Need to tighten up on my kits.
Great job soldier. :-). I wasn't a Ranger, but my squad supported the 1/75th back in 83-85. There's a survival filter for purifying water that's much smaller; can process 1000 gallons.
Beautiful. Well thought out and explained. It was great that you show clips of how the gear is used. Well done!
Well done Ranger🇺🇸
Some great tips I have
not seen before. Always
one more thing to do, don't forget anything...
Ft. Benning 1966🇺🇸
Right on!
Great tips, I have replaced my regular 550 cord with firecord, even my shoe laces, just another bit of help when trying to get a fire going
Great video I know this is worth at least another listen with the amount of detail put forth here your experience and content is much appreciated
Awesome video ! Thanks for adding in the demonstrations, super helpful. One of the best survival videos.
The illumination tape would be good for the Altoids tin. Takes up little space :) . Glow-in-the-dark gear can be very helpful, in instances where some light would be useful, but fire is unnecessary.
A few glowsticks can be good, too. Can charge the tape, and provide passive signaling.
In my car I have a small kit, inside is a few small (2 inch length) and normal sized (5 in length) glowsticks. Great for emergency light, 3 can be strung for signalling distress, or alerting traffic a car is parked ahead on highways by throwing them on the roadside, and they are dirt cheap and hard to damage inside a kit. The small sticks would be great in a hiking kit too.
Superbly knowledgeable, real world experienced and incredibly articulate. One of the very best survivalist channels on UTube!!
Right on target, I appreciate your work
Outstanding service you provide 👍👍👍
I knew I wanted to but the like button before I even started. Now I'm looking for the awesome button! I'm going to be reworking my kit this weekend! Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Please keep up the great work at putting useful information on here. Thank you.
I watched this one today and I've got to say THANK YOU!!! Much of what you suggest I've already done but it did prompt me to head out to give my B.O.B. the once over again and yes, I did make some changes to what I carry! Great suggestions Sir! And again, thank you!
Nice show and tell there yet again Ranger, That Mora was saying swing me higher WEEEEEE ! LOL