10 Advanced Survival Skills with a Military Poncho! USGI Poncho!

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[@nevisstkitts8264]

Great video! 2:45 it's important to realize that while the melting point of polyester is 200 C or higher, polyester is sensitive to hot water above 60 C. Since boiling water can require 100 C at sea level, using a polyester poncho for rock boil or fire boil will release carboxyl groups into the water, esp above 80 C. The reaction is known as hydrolysis. Add the alkalinity from wood ashes and the process accelerates. First effect is to dramatically reduce the water resistance of the fabric, so poncho will have limited life, esp for rock boils. Ponchos that smell like vinegar or funk are undergoing hydrolysis and producing carboxylic acids and salts. Ethylene glycol is also produced but is odorless. It does render a sweet taste and if the water tastes sweet, it is toxic.

[@trooperjinthewoods4538]

Thanks for that information, but in a survival situation dehydration will kill you long before the toxins will. Just eat some charcoal that will clear the toxins out.

[@jamescrowe7892]

That is a handy bit of information. Thanks.

[@Nunya9876]

Ethylene glycol is a main chemical in radiator coolant. 🤢

[@peterbogart4531]

Any convenient way to remover the ethylene glycol? Sounds like antifreeze? The sweetness test is important to remember.

[@nevisstkitts8264]

@@peterbogart4531 the only effective way I know of removing trace ethylene glycol (and other organic materials) from water is with vacuum-boosted distillation. That's only convenient if you have apparatus on your vessel, lab, or workshop, and know how to operate it ... Not saying it's the only way, just the way I'm familiar with.

[@NewHampshireJack]

Man, the contents of a book condensed down to a less than seventeen (17) minute video. Top shelf content.

[@TND_Bushcraft]

I agree, but i still expect a book made by him. I certainly would buy it.

[@Deathtrooper27]

​@@TND_Bushcrafthonestly, all those tips and tricks would be cool to have in a shtf situation

[@carrdoug99]

I'm glad to see my must-have (most versatile) piece of gear getting so much love lately. 👍👍

[@spooneythebadger]

Once again, you have taken what other youtubers would take ten separate 15-minute video to say and condensed it into a single 17-minute masterclass. God bless you sir.

[@Jaden48108]

This definitely meets the cool factor. Awesome!

[@auroraborealisknives4019]

Your demonstrations are outstanding Best survival chanel out there 👍

[@pB-vp3mo]

Great job demonstrating drown proofing! A lot of info and demonstration. Your videos are always very informative. Looking forward to the next one.

[@corrinvestors3303]

One of the best videos I have seen well done

[@winfieldagonoy]

Excellent channel to learn survival skills as well as bushcrafts. This is strongly recommended channel to follow.

[@JasDhanjal-hz3nl]

Absolutely superb video...this has totally convinced me to purchase more ponchos 👍

[@sunnyoutsidehah132l]

This is my favorite channel

[@claudeoverstreet8791]

Awesome video, as always!

[@e.l.2734]

These ponchos really are the best. Amazing video!

[@clailsonmonteiro1620]

The idea of a plastic bag, backpack and poncho as a buoy, I thought it was incredible! And it is also a great collector of drinking rainwater!!!

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding video

[@thomasapplewhite8672]

Hard core! Another excellent video. The brush raft was totally new to me.

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for the great content for multiple uses for rain poncho, very cool!!!

[@danieltait5995]

I've been using my "cheap military grade" poncho today as a lean to shelter, awesome video 👌

[@jed9615]

Great video brother, brings back fond memories of when I was in. I really like you videos because you actully "do" them! Keep walking with our KING!!

[@trollmcclure1884]

There are reusable zip ties. I can re-use the common ones with a knife or something pointy but there is a product that makes it easy

[@sifusasdo2314]

Im pretty sure we all want to have this... Its time for your own Survival and fieldcraft book (with an extra DVD of Trap making) And not only in the US and Canada...Europe is waiting too for your book Greetings from Vienna Austria ✌️

[@Doodlefisher]

Great video! So many uses out of a poncho . Will definitely use these techniques.

[@elevatorman7750]

Great video. Great info.

[@KCsniper79]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@werewolf74]

my brother eteve showed me how you can boil water ina boyscouts papter cup for soup.

[@haroldbleemel8537]

A couple of tips, using sticks with forks will make it easier to pick up and move your rocks. Also, be careful on using rocks that can absorb water, such as sandstone. They will explode when heated. Not a big explosion, but enough that the pieces can land on you. Using stones from dry land is best.

[@MarilynStangl]

Don't use smooth rounded rocks to boil water with as they can contain enough moisture to explode in the fire!

[@peterbogart4531]

@@MarilynStangl Great criterion, Marilyn!

[@rafael.beirigo]

Great video as always! Just to point out that the ROCKS MUST BE DRY, or they may explode if put in the fire. Love your content, keep up the good work!

[@billg7101]

🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍

[@billg7101]

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[@robertdodd9623]

Does anyone know who actually makes the US militaries ponchos and where to get One new ?

[@asmith7876]

Wow, you called it…answer is they are UNICORNS. Apparently they aren’t even issued anymore, son of a good friend joined the Army recently and I tried like hell to get him to send me some new issue but they don’t exist…regular troops get rain gear but no ponchos…so upset! I found some on a surplus website but OMG nearly $100 bucks. Crazy.

[@robertdodd9623]

@@asmith7876 The U S G I poncho I found was made in China . I would rather be wet !

[@asmith7876]

@@robertdodd9623 Made in China? Simply a fake then. Allegedly the Helikon Tex poncho is as close as you’ll find new but I have no personal experience.

[@charlessalmond7076]

Algorithm comment

[@matthanson5025]

I wanna know how many zip ties he Carries every day

[@Dantick09]

Just say it, you like swimming in your clothes

[@edwinklaver]

I love that Alpha tent. Haven't seen that in years. Thanks for bringing it back to life. Small diameter sticks, green of coarse, can be used if you don't have the tent poles. I recently made one out of a 8ftx10ft tarp ( camouflage of coarse ) , used 1/3 of the tarp for the floor and the rest to make the alpha tent, worked really well.

[@tjmatthews7474]

I thought the same thing! That's the Alpha Tent!

[@edwinklaver]

@tjmatthews7474 yep I may even have an old video with that on it. I made it with a Walmart backpacking tarp, but it worked, but it's blue, not very stealth. The Major had it going on. Love this out of a Poncho! Doesn't he?

[@MarilynStangl]

Haven't seen this Alpha tent before! Definitely going to try it! The only add-on to it would be to add cordage from each opposite corner after the poles have been inserted to make the dome shape, then the added cordage would be on the ground underneath you so that if a wind picks up it doesn't just fly off you. And with a couple of HD trash bags (filled with debris) under you, it should be a fairly dry bed! Thank you for this info, Ranger! Semper Fi!

[@MichaelSmith-ku7ki]

​@@MarilynStanglreally nice tip. Thank you!

[@edwinklaver]

@@MichaelSmith-ku7ki ku7ki de ku4zx 73

[@Theantichrist9Tails]

I hope to see many more uses for poncho in the future. A poncho play list please. Love all that you do.

[@John-of3ur]

Can anyone tell me where can I find the best quality poncho in multicam?

[@BaseDeltaZero1972]

This guys military background is just so obvious, he really is an incredibly effective teacher/instructor. Direct, no fluff, no filler, just the info you need. One of my favourite non-UK bushcraft/outdoor skills channels.

[@johnturtle6649]

unfortunately he is not so good at English. Andrew may kick my ass but he cant outspeak me. he still says hear thhhh , when it is HAR th. I| can cap on grunts speaking ability all day, but not their survivability. I'm just a regular guy but I bet I could show him at least one thing. edit: at least five survivalists say CHAMWHA, when it is shammy. I'm not proud, but I am educated.

[@edwinklaver]

Top notch for sure.

[@kkschumann]

Just curious, who are your fave UK channels?

[@edwinklaver]

@kkschumann Bruce Lee! Always my favorite!

[@RT-fb6ty]

Some of the best direct , straight to the point, instruction.

[@brianburgess3638]

Keep the great training and knowledge coming.

[@prepared-woodsman7157]

Heard it said that a poncho has umpteen uses. But never seen it demonstrated and so well. Great job Andrew 👍🏻👏

[@Redelfoutdoors68]

Great stuff as always!

[@shelley131]

This video made me a little nostalgic. Reminded of my jungle training at JOTC in Ft. Sherman Panama with the 7th Special Forces group. You always put out good info and refreshes my mind . GREAT JOB SOLDIER!

[@chrismoore600]

Outstanding video I find the older ponchos are better than the new ones. The one I was issued from the 80's just seam to hold up better than the new one I bought.

[@PewLand]

The new one you bought is most likely a Chinese copy.

[@chrismoore600]

@@PewLand probably but I bought it at the PX on Bragg so who knows.

[@PewLand]

@@chrismoore600 If it has an actual NSN number then it most likely is real. Lots of deceptive marketing online from companies called "USGI industries" or similar will sell Chinese ponchos for a premium price and they all suck balls. Some of the surplus gear can also be lesser quality based on the contractor that built it.

[@chrismoore600]

Ok whatever I stand by my original post.

[@James-ke5sx]

This is one of the best if not the best survival channels on KZbin. My friends don't realize the wealth of information they can acquire watching KZbin. By the way I'm sure the gals would love to see you naked going across the river but I think us guys can spare that situation, no offense but you know what I mean.

[@raw-earth-exploits]

As A full time traveler with a 20 liter backpack to accommodate my lifestyle. I have a turkish military poncho that is my shelter. Lots of ways to manipulate this piece of gear. Thanks for the extreme use benefits instructions. At the moment living on the Ionian Sea!!!

[@Dantick09]

I read time traveller the first time lol

[@trooperjinthewoods4538]

Again- awesome content and demonstration

[@trollmcclure1884]

I dont recommend using punk wood for smoking food. It's kind of toxic. Ideally, fruit trees are used and the procedure is quite complicated. It's rather woodgas. Smoke from decayed wood should be avoided if possible. Being around a fireplace is equivalent of smoking at least 3 packs of cigarettes. I always feel poisonedthe next day and I'm a passionate smoker. It's like a hangover

[@peterbogart4531]

A good airtight stove with an adequate flue is much better.

[@anderspalmberg4961]

Another great video where you explain so well what you can do in a vulnerable situation. Keep up the good work.

[@maxpinson5002]

A USGI poncho is the most useful piece of gear you can have. I have several and one goes everywhere I do Thanks for the video

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hello from romulus Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure

[@Joinordie718]

Major Andrew another excellent video. Poncho origami at its best 👍🇺🇸

[@williamkeck7378]

Andrew, your videos are always good, learning experiences. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video. Keep up the great work. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.

[@ARAW-__-]

Everytime I go out filming a video, I bring my poncho as a shelter or backup

[@SandyKeeler]

Your great n Thank you for your service.

[@jonathanbennison9220]

Great advice, to collect and keep a couple extra tent poles. Especially if you can collect them from an older tent, or maybe Sun shade, One that might be ripped or worn out... But whose poles remain functional. Great advice.

[@vanemaster4345]

Thanks instructor drew, very useful intel. I see you've changed your profile pic. Can you hook us up with another Military Survival Skill soon? Or a Military Kit. Maybe a Military Survival Knife Skills. Oh, and i wanna thank you. For everything you do for us, all your videos, your instructions, your tips, your tricks, your skills, your bushcraft, your experience and your efforts. I'll be happy to see you again as soon as you can man. Thanks.

[@logik1677]

We do the brush raft, with our packs and all our gear, even MG's haha. not rifles tho, they stay on top with one hand on them just incase haha

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

Can somebody tell me what is the length of the tent poles in this low-profile shelter? I have to try it in the field.

[@RT-fb6ty]

You don't really need tent poles. Long green flexible branches can suffice. Length of diagonal distance of the poncho or tarp, plus a foot~

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

@@RT-fb6ty What if I'm not in the forest, or I am in a place that doesn't belong to me and although I can camp there, I cannot cut anything?

[@johnhutchinson6862]

Yes, I was also wondering the same thing…what length tent poles was he using to fit a military type poncho?

[@jeffwagner3872]

Love your content. I'm adding a comment bc I know it helps with your algorithm. Something cool to see would be a video like this on the zillion uses of the drum liner.

[@trooperjinthewoods4538]

I have a large river to cross on the way home in a bad situation - now I have hope.

[@peterbogart4531]

Sounds like you might live near the Columbia.

[@mikeoxley6303]

Awesome as usual Andrew quality video thanks

[@alanrice39]

Outstanding demonstrations of the poncho! Thanks Andrew, you always knock it out of the park!

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Excellent class Andrew, thanks.

[@moskito184]

THX for sharing. Good job. Go one. Greading from Germany ❤

[@kncochran1]

Great video. Very cool and useful stuff.

[@stuartniven2401]

Thank you as always, Andrew!!

[@ajherring92]

Got a Helikon poncho a couple years back and I haven't looked back yet. Kept me dry on hikes, acted as a hammock fly during storms, and I've used the float method for my gear, but unlike you being on KZbin, i was alone in the woods so I stripped down to my skivvies.

[@JosephAllen-d2e]

He does not recommend stripping down to your skivvies to cross water obstacles.

[@ajherring92]

@@JosephAllen-d2e I know, but thanks to my time in service I've spent too much time being cold, wet and miserable to do it on purpose anymore.

[@RBTrujillo1]

Brillant military Pancho video Sir!

[@peterbogart4531]

!Pancho Villa con Poncho{

[@HamRadioPrep]

Great video Andrew! Very informative. We would love to collaborate with you on some amateur radio information for your viewers. It is THE BEST comms option for survival situations 📻 a good handheld radio can be invaluable.

[@brandonmousseau2020]

Great video, I've said it before, I learn something new every time. Stay safe bro.🙏🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲

[@lowieapitz8575]

Thank you Ranger! So great to come home from the city and then hear you explain the essentials in life.

[@kxd2591]

In the 60s the army called it an Australian Poncho Raft. Nomenclature changes with the culture. This may have come from "The 10 Bushcraft Books" by Richard Graves. Mr. Graves was formerly the commanding officer of the Australian Jungle Survival & Rescue Detachment on active service with the USAAF (United States Army Air Force).

[@brett9161]

Awesome video! The only additional point that I believe would be important is to not grab rocks by a water source. Any internal moisture can and will cause them to explode possibly leading to injuries.

[@peterbogart4531]

One idea might be to care fully experiment from a distance. Not to start a wildfire, of course.

[@FreedomFest]

Well done sir

[@Medictrent]

Fun video.

[@twboegel2918]

@ 14:47 whut? You cain't fite nekkid?

[@peterbogart4531]

TW, it used to work for the Highland Scots. Of course they painted themselves blue and moved fast to keep warm

[@johnturtle6649]

dont do it

[@stevestumpy6873]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@peterbogart4531]

Sir, T Y again, Skipper! This video reminds me of the reminiscences of British Lt. Ian MacHorton from Orde Wingate's Chindit operations in Burma in WWII. Outnumbered British troops had several makeshift river crossings to improvise in order to get back to India. Crossing the Irrawaddy & other formidable streams, too often under fire, involved leaky boats & challenging swimming, somehow carrying weapons & ammunition. Water wings were rare. Moving fast was essential. In our swampy South we have gators, water moccasins, etc. to deal with. Could selected water-borne Ranger leaders be armed at least partly with snake-shot-reliable 9mm (or more powerful) REVOLVERS loaded with both shot & ball? What says Everglades survivor Dave?

[@MichaelR58]

Excellent video Andrew, thanks for sharing, God bless brother !

[@victorzaidan6493]

Hello, I like your channel, and I started camping now. I have a request: please teach us how to cross rivers. YT lacks this. I didn't have the courage, even though it was a calm river, in fact my fear was the equipment, I didn't want to get things wet, especially blankets and electronics. Maybe this video already has everything you need, but it would still give you more confidence to address this specifically, and I didn't find things about it on YT in Portuguese and English in my brief research (I'm talking about deep rivers, there are some things about shallow rivers) . Thank you very much for the videos, they made me go camping, at no point was I afraid or uncomfortable, except that I only sleep stretched out, even in rain or when plans failed or the landscape changed a lot in the years I spent long. Much of the knowledge and trust is due to your channel. God bless you. Long live Christ the King.

[@jerryfife2015tacoma]

Great video, very informative, a question, is that the military poncho used with the woobie blanket? Thanks

[@jordanwilson383]

Excellent and very informative channel (not JUST this video) can't help but share your work. Thank you for what you do!❤

[@gud2go50]

Wow! Great stuff. You have accumulated some valuable knowledge through continuous training. Thanks for sharing it with us all!

[@user-he8qc4mr4i]

first stage filter will help, before drinking that chocolate. Great Tips!

[@roguerader]

This is for all those HATERS that insist in denying all the detrimental impact Rambo movies had on those most vulnerable and impressionable minds...

[@marcusshumway4946]

Enjoyed your video, I have my old Vietnam rubber style poncho. Will that work the same?

[@seanchasty301]

Thank You for making this KZbin. Thank You for Your Service.

[@3vil3lvis]

I do like watching you turn pillowcases into parachutes, but maybe it would be better to have purpose built stuff instead of improvising so much. Since you cannot carry everything, what gear is mission critical?

[@vincentwesley6343]

Absolutely outstanding.... I'm ex army, and the poncho was one of our most important and most carried pieces of kit, but some of these ways to use a poncho i never would have considered

[@johntheidiot9046]

I will say, having this audio behind your teaching is a lot better than the on-the-spot recording. In some ways it had it's charm, but you also ran the risk of A) lost audio from the field, B) Audio distortion or intermingling audio from a later edit or C) Simply wind and other conditions rendering the audio less-than satisfactory. Another great video, and I am glad to see you taking your channel to new heights.

[@celluloidcypher]

I’ve a question. For the poncho hammock what was the length of the webbing you used???? Man, I wanna try this out but do t know around what length to buy at the store?? 😛also the tent stake poles…What are the length for poles- the tent poles you used to make the poncho simple shelter? I wanna try this one also next time I’m out

[@johntimlin6664]

Did this technique in recon survival school, dropped from helo and swim in

[@craigmooring2091]

This is all really good stuff, but how can you call a hammock or the pole cot a shelter? neither provides significant shelter from rain, wind, or sun.

[@tooterplumber1128]

I'm going to have to go back and watch this video several times to try to get as much information as possible I can get into my pea brain. LOL 😂😂

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Great video ! Not gonna lie, The situation better be life or death Zero options before I'd try the sketchy poncho raft , I mean the dudes that escaped Alcatraz weren't that desperate.

[@lloydh1100]

Another excellent video! Some of those tips I haven't seen in years, but they still work for sure!

[@matt281075]

Been looking through all your videos and I'm loving them brilliant 👌