150% getting the community gathering together. Nice one mitch 👍
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Thanks mate..needs to be done..
@jonjohnson2844Ай бұрын
Peppers?
@rcfokker1630Ай бұрын
Is that T-shirt inside-out?
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Thanks for that..😂😂
@Tomo-hb2tqАй бұрын
Good find that’s what we need to do really find a good stop near water and build our own for if or when the shit does happen so we can go there
@EvaderUKАй бұрын
Great stuff Russ, sounds a great initiative, look forward to some dates and a location 👌🏻
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Thanks mate..
@ukdanrobАй бұрын
Great news, looking forward to getting the dates.
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Thanks Dan.
@t.a.c0137Ай бұрын
I'm now directly connected with the new prepper channel ( UTS) ULTIMATE TACTICAL SURVIVAL. I'm going to be adding content to his channel mate. To be honest quite a few of the preppers up here are questionable. It's a bit of a needle in a hay stack trying to get those who haven't got any kind of mental issue. You see why I prefer to go it alone? Too much kit being stored away until the bloody aliens attack shit lol😅
@deandunbar5159Ай бұрын
Thank you for your time and connection to people across counties appreciate you and also your webbing belt top job...take care ...Dean 🤝👍👍
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Thanks Dean..
@outdoorbasics2562Ай бұрын
Seems cool bro 🤙
@paganoutdoors3193Ай бұрын
Cracking news, good health and safe travels, cheers craig
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Thanks Craig..
@Bnshee06Ай бұрын
it cocts 38 Euro now, that's a little much!
@gerardobrien97232 ай бұрын
Thanks you 👍🏻
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Thank you too
@garenkarapetian7092 ай бұрын
Interesting item, that. I'm using one of them old DPM Respirator pouches instead of the buttpack, but it's not working out as well as I hoped. It is heavy. A buttpack must be as light and as simple as possible and doesn't need 1000 cordura. Where in the UK can one find a buttpack like this? Thanks.
@jefferydoty51413 ай бұрын
Repurposed gear, Awesome. Great ideas. Thanks for the video. Great job.
@vikingmitch40492 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@roz53073 ай бұрын
Interesting to see the poster behind you. I was born in Rhodesia. Keen on prepping meet-ups but there's next to nothing here in Lancashire.
@brettatkinson43253 ай бұрын
Keep fit,be prepared to have a read & write for you & your families survival
@UKnotSafeUnderStarmer3 ай бұрын
Jesus guys get a life, nothing going to happen. Best place is at home were theres shelter, food, water and warmth. One month in the field you'd wished you'd stayed put, specially in winter. Best regards from a career SNCO Soldier.
@MICHAEL-wg2lh3 ай бұрын
Lol ok mystic Mac , absolutely nothing wrong with being prepared, you must have blinkers on if you think our way of life is going to carry on the same way for much longer ,
@brettatkinson43253 ай бұрын
Deffo 👍😊
@t.a.c01373 ай бұрын
Team working buddy buddy system building should be a task on site at any meets. Yes maybe it's all hypothetical but let's be real so is the prepping world as a collective. So community networking should be key to gaining the advantage if situations where to go tits up. Rec and spotter ( tracking) Medic Mechanic ( vehicle or other) Gatherers ( Intel or other) Security detail ( on and off site) The UK as a whole is by far too small to go hide and wait it out. But there are options if you choose to explore. There is a huge opportunity to have these meets and use the experience gained to inform and educate people properly. I do hope the meets down there go well but the " community " need to voice their views openly and respectfully. I do know that you and I have spoken abouts before mate.
@vikingmitch40492 ай бұрын
Some good points/idea's there..thought similar stuff myself..
@marksadventures38893 ай бұрын
So far then, East Anglia, Wales and Midlands have events, correct? I live in the North West, Lancashire in the Forest of Bowland. I am going to try and find out who's up for such an event in my area. We have a showground just down the road, 2 in fact, very close to the M6 for easy access. I will ask brother Darren, Funky for some advice.
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Not sure about the Midlands.. There was the edale G.N.B.C back in the day.
@marksadventures38893 ай бұрын
@@vikingmitch4049 The Bushcraft Show is in Leicestershire- I think that's still regarded as the Midlands. I have since found 4 more showgrounds in my vicinity and so I'll be making enquiries after I've checked the requirements for the legals and the potential punters and guests. Like Funky I'm not looking to make it the big Bushcraft Show deal, but a bit more friendly and less corporate looking, with reasonable entry fees.
@animaltendencies3 ай бұрын
I think networking at events is the way to go. A by-area groups index would be good too... but who manages it, and who's clocking it. Op Sec.
@PreparedPathfinder3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the shout out mate. Good points about networking too, same thoughts here. I think someone needs to get something initiated with that. Ref the Prepper Meet, it desperately needs organising, instead of the way it has been run. There should be a central area to meet and chat, maybe with a fire pit, and maybe an area for people to give presentations in their areas of expertise. Not commercialised like the Bushcraft Show, but at least semi organised.
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom, There's a few of us who think the same as yourself..
@outdoorbasics25622 ай бұрын
Good video mate I agree with you and Tom a central meeting area with organised talks etc would defo benefit us all and help with networking 🤙
@shovelreccy3 ай бұрын
Forgot to say ….. get your bloody hair cut😂😂😂
@jiminajoo3 ай бұрын
Hi Mitch, just discovered your channel. I'm relatively new to prepping and would be interested in attending some events. Would you be able to post some links to the websites you've mentioned so those of us who are at present uninducted to the community can find out more? Cheers Jim
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Jim find me on Instagram..use the message feature and I'll get you those links etc. Thanks for watching..
@ukdanrob3 ай бұрын
I live in the North of England and been prepping for at least 10 years. During that time I have tried to link up with like minded people and found it very difficult. Been to funky's prepper meets twice, which was a 4-5 hour drive for me. Too far for networking as you need to organise locally. There are preppers up here, lots I think, esp lately, but finding them is not easy. You are right about the networking, we need to find each other now to form groups to build trust. It'll be too late after shtf and time is running out. Only just found your channel Mitch so will look back at your content.
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Cheers Dan. Thanks for that we many have even been at the same meets..
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Dan look me up on Instagram..
@alpha_kilo_prepperАй бұрын
I'm in Newcastle Dan, unsure how close that is to yourself
@ukdanrobАй бұрын
@@alpha_kilo_prepper I'm near Skipton, so not too close. Are there many preppers over your way?
@PreparedCampingАй бұрын
We're painfully reserved and polite here in the UK compared to our cousins across the Atlantic Adding in work commitments makes finding like minded preppers even more difficult, on a positive note it seems to be improving and the idea is not as strange to the wider population as it has been since the end of the Cold War with the return of global security and political instability Take care mate Roo
@thorpsewinglessons59133 ай бұрын
Respectfully ,a microphone would help, unable to hear all you are saying.
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Point noted..thanks for watching.
@raypurchase8013 ай бұрын
Within a few decades, the UK will resemble Yugoslavia during the 1990s. I wish it wasn't so.
@MICHAEL-wg2lh3 ай бұрын
Spot on you can feel the division growing daily
@t.a.c01373 ай бұрын
Nice informative vid Russ. Prepping networks really need a more intensive interaction and communication amongst the horizon of the skills. Training sets need to be developed so the communities can physically benefit from each others skill sets. 1st and foremost fitness should be a key point. Meeting or gatherings have to come together more not just turning up and sitting around. Hoping the twin meets work out. Good presentation boils down to the training and conditioning 💪 👍 👌
@vikingmitch4049Ай бұрын
Watch this space mate...
@cap68883 ай бұрын
Just ordered two of these for dirt cheap. Going to do some mods myself. Any idea what color grosgrain you used to match the colors of the Austrian pack?
@EvaderUK3 ай бұрын
Good info to start Russ on the meets, in terms of community completely agree , in my neck of the woods like minded folk are few and far between … or are they?? I guess it’s a British thing stand in line , conform and wait… then when the pin drops … we should at least train as a group, in line with an army reserve mindset - weekend a month … at least then there will be a connection within the group, and an understanding of ability/knowledge/group SOPs when it counts … this video definitely has me thinking 🤔👍🏻👌🏻🤘🏻
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Cheers mate glad it's got you thinking..
@shovelreccy3 ай бұрын
Hello mate you bang on the money on this British people do tend to sit back and do nothing unlike or poor American friends . But trying to to change mindset in uk is difficult because we have people on KZbin trying to put out that they are experts and they hold themselves above others . The likes of Tom and stu are top blokes and have tried to get the ball rolling as have a few others but people won’t get out and train physically and or skills wise but would rather sit at home on fb groups bragging about what new shiny stuff they have bought. I would gladly get out and train with anyone that is serious about it atb mate.
@angelswithdirtyfaces13 ай бұрын
Funkyprepper is a begger. Wake UP!!!
@BourneOutside3 ай бұрын
Hello Mitch, I cannot get to Funky's first meet this year or the BCS either due to family commitments. It was good to meet you last year and I agree with you totally on the Networking. Also, may I say. If I do get to see you again this year, I'm going to give you a haircut 😀 ATB good sir!
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the video.. my trc cap was nxt to me instead 😂😂 of hiding my mop..
@Stay_Mental3 ай бұрын
Nice one mitch yea there isn't much communication. I was thinking of making a discord where no personal info is submitted. If you want to do that send over links to social media and do it through a messaging app. With topics on fire water shelter etc. Events meet ups and general chat I have made one if anyone is interested
@marksadventures38893 ай бұрын
Would like to know more and your location by shire, area. I am Lancashire, North West.
@neilcastell69513 ай бұрын
I suspect (no evidence to back it up) that the networking aspect works in the US because there is a culture of gun shows, knife shows, and other events ... so its fertile ground, while here in the UK its starting as an off shoot from the bushcraft niche. There are a few uk prepper websites but no hub really, least none ive seen. Tom is a great choice to run it, as he has an events type business already. As well as being a known face and solid bloke. (and he seems likeable)
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks for that Neil..
@rogerpalethorpe14413 ай бұрын
Good video with excellent points especially with your thoughts on Prepper Networking. Interesting items on your background wall….😃👍
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks for that..just putting the idea out there because very few seem to be thinking about it..
@TheSaxon83 ай бұрын
That wall paper is awesome
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks..
@dirtyscoundrel20133 ай бұрын
Nice kit. I'd add a few tea bags, bullion packets and maybe a few small protein barsm
@graehamquilliam70193 ай бұрын
Cracking find 👌
@1968hvr3 ай бұрын
Great video, love the 5.11 jacket, i want one
@Stay_Mental3 ай бұрын
Nice one russ keep it up
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@calmolly13 ай бұрын
Nice job mate. Great set up, I like it
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@richardksimpson8003 ай бұрын
Nice work. Are you using a machine or are you hand sewing?
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Bit of both..
@neilcastell69513 ай бұрын
great piece of upcycling/recycling ... if i saw that out, i would have assumed its some high speed patrol pack.
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Cheers Neil thought you might like it..
@ppspsd3 ай бұрын
Outstanding! You sure do have a nack for modifying kit. Very impressive 👏 👌! Gave me a few ideas 💡
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Help yourself.. Glad you found the video useful..
@macktightwad6063 ай бұрын
"Basically, it's a nice job mate, Basically "
@rogerpalethorpe14413 ай бұрын
Fantastic job as always Mitch , with some outstanding ideas and modifications.
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks Roger..
@dziadekmroz16073 ай бұрын
great job, looks amazing
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@marksadventures38893 ай бұрын
I like that Mitch. I might have to nick some of your ideas there....lol. Roger doger.
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Help yourself..be intresting to see what you do.
@cap68883 ай бұрын
Excellent mods!
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Thanks cap..
@James-C243 ай бұрын
I do find the innovative little tricks you do with kit very inspirational!!! Always find myself learning something from your videos!!!
@vikingmitch40493 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@patdunne32773 ай бұрын
Cheers mate excelent review and very helpful thanks for sharing 👍