10 Military Winter Survival Skills!

10 Survival Skills for Winter! Snow Cave, Swedish Torch Fire, Arctic Necklace Survival Kit, and More!
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[@Keith80027]

I have been camping and hunting in winter for over 60 years and you are the first presenter of survival skills that taught me something new. I will watch more of your videos. Thank you.

[@markus717]

After ten years in the High Arctic, not to mention growing up in Winnipeg, I'll add this: you MUST always be aware of the state of your fingers & toes and NEVER allow them to freeze. How to maintain your finger temp is easy: 1) ball your finger in a fist within the glove 2) put the glove(s) inside your jacket and warm fingers under your arms or in groin. Maintaining toe temperature is tougher. Make sure your gloves & boot are NOT tight.. that cuts circulation. If your toes start to freeze, get blood flowing in your legs. I saw the Inuit stamping their feet but that didn't help me too much. I actually warmed my boots inside my parka! (Snow is clean.) There's an entire treatise that could be written on various ways of using plastic bags in your boots to keep your socks dry. Key concept from physics: the latent heat of evaporation of sweat (water). Avoid it.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

100%

[@parbjorkman3098]

Very good point. This is the true priorities that the military services teach.

[@FogGoblin]

Five minutes of reading your comment. I gathered collect firewood and do major chores in your underwear and use Rain boots with nice pair of socks also add nitrite thick medical gloves and you will be in so much more comfort and safety.

[@BMWE-hm7uz]

Once the core feels colder, your body removes heat from the extremities. Fingers toes ears etc. Best way ive found of keeping my feet warm is to have dry socks always, and keep my core warm. If they get wet, theyre drying at earliest opportunity to swap out from the next wet socks you get. Burpees, star jumps, short bursts of energy and allow the body to do the rest.

[@VacumOvale]

Heating wool socks near the fire and then put them back on, works like a charm. Long story short, once i feel the sense in my toes, they need external heat source or heavy physical exercise to become live again.

[@JesusSaves86AB]

"Straight thuggin, no huggin" caught me off guard. Love this channel. God bless.

[@mountaineer5596]

I’ve been adventuring in the winter wilderness all my life. I thought there wasn’t much left to learn. You have proven me wrong. Thank you for a valuable education experience. Great video (as always)!

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

The Arctic necklace you made is basically the same thing I made for my son so he wouldn't lose his stuff when we went camping!!!! That's so awesome it had a little pocket knife a flashlight a Ferro rod that he loved I had no idea it was a thing! There was a whistle kind of her this reflective trinket that he loved he can't remember everything but a lot of cool little stuff that was lightweight that he could carry with him camping!

[@TonyfromTO]

Do you make videos as well?

[@littlestandingowl8097]

@@BUZZKILLJRJR This tool around neck would drive me nuts after about an hr moving about. So many of these video's I just shake my head in disbelief. Look at the gear and clothing in video's produced for survival and bushcraft education, if they are new and clean especially boots these guys are not experienced. Tools are all shiny and new ferris rods never marked up pots and pans just bought from walmart. Old elders spoke from wisdom when they said choose the woman with the blackened pots she will feed you the best.

[@Trac3r.]

@little standing owl. It’s called for demonstration purposes 😂. He obviously just grabbed it from the bits drawer which we do. Most Bushcraft ppl and ex service got kit and more kit and more kit. It did it for the video ya know? Thing is it’s so you know. Now ya know you go out if you choose to build one tailored to you. So micro flat whistle possibly, a night Chem stick for a fishing float which is 25mm long, the mirror looks really compact tbh. You’ll want that over a layer at least tho. But I was thinking a fresnel lens also hole punched corner sitting behind it. You gotta use it in a manner that applies to you if you choose to employ it. Shaking your head at it means you didn’t hear the need is to keep it warm to function. For example I might put my zippo pouch in a warm pocket don’t you? Cos if it’s cold lighter fuel isn’t as good as warm room temp etc. this is not hateful minded buddy the idea is it’s not all gonna work or you even want it. But it’s what you do with what you got the key thing. Have a good one. Celer et Audax.

[@jastrapper190]

I understand you are making a very valid point about inverting a container to prevent freezing from fouling the container opening. The new NSN’d “Arctic Canteen” is no longer a vacuum flask design but is instead a wide mouthed single wall stainless steel (in part) design because of the acknowledgment that in extreme cold… Your water is going to freeze. No matter what. That being said if you want your water to remain liquid. Just something to consider. All around you is one of the most marvelous insulators known to man… snow. If instead of inverting the canteen… you had marked the location (say with a snowshoe) and buried the canteen. If it was above freezing when you buried it. It will still be liquid when you unbury it… even is the most God awful freezing temps and winds. It doesn’t matter if it’s inverted or not. This applies to insulating human beings equally well… as the Inuit can attest. Great video.

[@cindyjean3208]

Happy new year, Andrew and fellow viewers!!! Excellent video. So much new info, Thank you so much for your continued posting of survival videos every Sunday… You are part of my Sunday routine !!! God bless you, real good 😊🙏🏻

[@brendacreek9912]

My grandfather said they you brought back a lot of old memories. Artic training in the 82nd Airborne. Lol he went to Vietnam. Surprise, in 1968 at Hue (pronounced way) it snowed about 8 inches deep. Many troops were not prepared. By one o'clock in the afternoon it was all gone.

[@craigbarber1817]

I taught wilderness and Winter survival to my SWAT teams and other rescue personnel. I give full kudos to Ranger Survival and Field Craft for his straightforward approach and techniques. He says it best at the end; go practice what he teaches so it is not just knowledge, it is applied science.

[@jeremiasimmig9505]

Being able to make a fire in any weather conditions isn't a 'skill' it's a must have when spending time in the outdoors!! Safed my life more than once... Best greetings from British Columbia 🙂and stay safe

[@BritishMillitaryEdits]

Sadly for a large majority of people, starting a fire with even a lighter is a difficult task... even 40 years ago it was common knowledge.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🥶🌨❄🏂🛣🚍💕☃️🏒📖🖊🌨❄

[@LeriusDoman]

Tip when you build/digg your snow shelter, make a ditch so the coldest air that is hevier goes in the ditch. Also you might want to insulate under your sleeping mat as the cold from the ground will freeze you more than the air in the shelter.

[@corporaterobotslave400]

I'm having flashbacks to Pickle Meadows aka the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center tucked way up in the mountains above Bridgeport, CA. My Dad was the C.O. there and I got to go through some of their training. Oohrah.

[@randyglazier4283]

Happy New year Andrew. Another great video. I picked up some great tips. Keep up the good work

[@peterbogart4531]

Good to hear from a "military brat." You all are the highest of distinguished "double veterans." Nobody can get the job done like you guys can!

[@gwpattrick]

Another great video. I thought you liked yellow snow. (Sorry) yeah I liked digging in the snow when I was 12 or so. That is intill dad came home drunk and smashed right into it. Ever since then, I've been leary of snow piles. Well, happy new year from Wisconsin. And double click on the like button.

[@dthreadjr]

Every time I watch one of your videos I pick up a piece of knowledge thank you sir

[@willowlaken6303]

You sir are the real deal. Lives may be saved because you have shared this knowledge. Thank you

[@terrygippert7208]

Thank you for the information, I live in North Dakota so I will make it.

[@antonwearsakilt5209]

About the only thing missing is 100% pure white zinc ointment. It works wonders if having to travel over snow in sunny conditions. Applied to any sensitive areas of the face, lips, and the nose, even the ears. Exposure from the sun reflecting back up off the snow can cause severe burns, and even sunburn the inside of one's nose, making breathing painful. Zinc oxide in a tin is always part of my kit especially in winter.

[@williammcgourty4690]

Hi! Been watching since mid 2022. Corpral set me. He was right, your great! Looking forward to your future videos.

[@willdenoble1898]

We built those snow caves in Boy Scouts on trips to CO. We cooked on Dakota fire holes that were dug into the opposite side of the entrance trench and dug chimney holes to prevent collapse from melting. They are fun!

[@michaelgeiss741]

Amazing video! I love the attention to thermal regulation. Keeping cool while hiking and climbing can seriously reduce water usage.

[@andreaskontis302]

Thank you! Happy new year!

[@johnbiddal5951]

I'm quite certain I have seen all your videos from the very first one you made, and I am equally certain that I have always learned something new from every one. I really admire your teaching style and the fact that everything revolves around basic kit and practical knowledge, not the expensive fancy gear that some..experts..seem to consider essential. 👍

[@jakesmart6139]

As a Scoutmaster (many years ago), I and several other of my troop Dads made it a "requirement" that we have a once a month "weekend out" activity for us and our kids. One time we went down into the Blue mountains in Oregon for a "long extended weekend" winter survival outing. One year the snow was absolutely perfect for building a large (~10-15 Dad/Kid sized) "igloo". Building it required a long days work, but the weather and the snow were perfect, and the enthusiasm made it a fun effort. Our igloo handled almost all of us (somewhere between 15 and 20 dads, kids and dogs), while the remainder of our gang (meaning mostly "Dads") "survived" the weekend in their nearby truck campers. We (in the igloo) had solid, constant ham radio contact with them and several other local hams. The highway patrol, local police, ski patrol, forest rangers, local ski lodge management, and half of the NW, soon invaded us and our igloo. We were deemed to be "acceptable" by all, with the condition that we totally destroy the igloo when we leave. (We had a really tough time doing that!) Somewhere I have a photo (taken by one of the Dad's) of our entire "gang" plus some "observers" clinging closely together, shoulder to shoulder, on top of that igloo.... jumping up and down, slipping and sliding down, trying to destroy it before we left (as per the Rangers request). That "destructing effort" drew many from the "ski crowd" who also joined in the destructive jumping. The blinking thing had frozen and solidly "welded" itself together, and wouldn't "break"! It turned out that we had to use our machetes to slash away enough of the igloo that we could finally collapse it. That had to be the worlds best winter campout ever.... at least for our kids.

[@markanderson2318]

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[@bradlafferty]

That sounds like a great outing! What a super learning experience!

[@donwilliams3078]

Did you get all sweaty building that igloo? Sweating below a base layer in the winter is very uncomfortable and will cause you to get cold when you stop exerting. Survival comes down to two things- staying dry and staying as warm as possible for a relatively short period of time until rescued. That's it. Fire is great but frequently hard to generate and hard to keep going. Most folks don't have a canteen, or a pot to melt snow.

[@user-py5ps7mz2o]

Wow! Andrew, you have definitely taken 'winter survival' to another level. I have watched many channels on this topic, but you presented the meat of the application of making fire, extracting water from snow, the proper way of storing water overnight, etc. I did not know 3/4 of the approaches you instructed and I understand practice, practice, practice. Keep up the great work.

[@silverlinedpines8327]

hi andrew i love your videos

[@benterwellen]

Ty for this video, I haven’t made a snow cave or Quinzee shelter since the 1980’s while in the army, yes Swedish torches work well…..

[@waynegonzales7309]

Good job . Rangers lead the way

[@williamschlosser77]

Regular forces here. We live at 10,000' in pine forests; take a tip from Homers Odyssey, dig down at the base of any old growth pine tree to the layers of pine needles collected over years around the trunk. (Always there, are you really going to be able to have snow of the propper consistency for a snow tunnel? Good luck!) Dig until you have a depth to shelter inside then cover with any layer like plastic or poncho, natural insulation in plenty.

[@o.429]

18:50 We can use the opposite to gain body temp. I used a similar bag and filled it with some warm water(not hot!) and put it inside my clothing before sleeping. Helped me to stay a little more warm at night.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Andrew! Thanks for another great video mate, and happy new year to you and your's, stay safe major, and I look forward to the next video, Stuart UK.

[@jeffreylunsford1867]

Happy New and thank you.

[@kalstreksandtrails7606]

Awesome video my friend

[@shorty7943]

Thank you!

[@kevinedward1234]

Andrew, great video and info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@not1just4words]

Solid!

[@chrismackay8314]

Thanks for sharing! Great things to have in the car while traveling in the winter! And to practice, of course.

[@KLD2929]

Awesome video

[@frankd4949]

Just subscribed to your videos. Love your lessons in survival. Keep these coming. I'm 66 years old and still prepare for tomorrow. Look forward to more videos and lessons. Thanks!

[@jadedillon5201]

Thanks, great tips.

[@willk605]

Another great video! Thank you, and Happy New Year!

[@youtubewatchers]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@willieb.2262]

Loved your video. Missed the captions for us hearing impaired. Hope your not forgetting us too!

[@rustynail7609]

Thank you.

[@JH-6]

Great tutorial and great way to start the year. Reminds me of the Quinzhees we used to build in the woods when I was a kid, snug and warm in the coldest nights. Thanks for sharing

[@docdoc4129]

New term for me, looked up and researched, thx!

[@user-sl5qz3lg2e]

Thanks Andrew, another great video!

[@venivendivici888]

I love the improvised sling shot. I gave up using a sling shot years ago because they are made so poorly. The bands onstantly break, expensive and hard to find. I never thought of using a bungee cord! I'm going to make my own and get back at it. Thank you so much!😍😁

[@darylsarbaugh3491]

Always remember that necklaces need to be breakaway to prevent hanging yourself. I have seen it happen with 550 covered dog tag chain. The person was ok because his buddy was right there, but when solo you don't have that. 550 break away pieces can be purchased at most craft stores. Or you can search the internet for other possible solutions.

[@peterbogart4531]

Important news, Daryl. Thank you!

[@holzfaellerfredtv8013]

You could upgrade this by wrapping other cord around the chain so you have extra cord for improvisation etc greetings from germany

[@ms9771]

seating at home, when in a hard time need to survive, will say thank you for all your great idea and knowledge, as we will survive because of you,

[@davidmace3310]

Great vid! Happy New Year!🎆🇺🇸🫡👍

[@acl4734]

Happy new year, Andrew. Great video with good survival techniques and good tips. Great as always. I hope this year comes loaded with great experiences and we can enjoy many interesting videos like this one. 👍😉

[@TonyfromTO]

Just the video i was waiting for the algorithm to present me.

[@malumaluotoga8482]

Much love for the great lesson. Thanks

[@shellariddle324]

Thank you. Your skills are amazing

[@ludwigbooth4882]

Your vids always deliver the goods. Thanks.

[@derrickpark212]

If it wasn't for people like you, I would be literally dead. Thank you.

[@brandyhouston2105]

Thanks for making the video.

[@Mandis915]

I love all the different skills you teach ! Between this channel and Corporals Corner , it's hard to keep up with all the amazing content !

[@aarondishman3783]

Thank you Brother

[@les3449]

This was another outstanding video Major. You and Cpl. Kelly have some of the most valuable information for survival in the wilderness I have seen on YT. Thank you!

[@user-kb3he7uj1b]

This is great! I used to get tired out digging snow tunnels as a young boy so I would go to sleep inside and I was always plenty warm. Snow is great insulation

[@jeremybrown1443]

Rangers lead the way

[@johnwinchell1029]

Loved your presentation on winter survival skills.

[@woodiiis]

thank you so much for sharing your skills with us

[@matthewquinn8616]

Great video. Ty. God bless

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you

[@norwegiangadgetman]

With the snow cave, always keep your sleep area higher up than the entrance. Cold air sinks, and you really don't want to be where it collects. Smooth the roof and try making it a dome. Moisure will collect on ridges and drop. It sucks if those drops lands on you or your bedding. Clothing. Wool is good. Very good. Sure, it may be itchy, but it also insulates even when wet. Cotton doesn't do that. Nice trick with the mosquito net. So many doesn't understand how dangerous it is to eat snow in order to hydrate. Surplus stores can be incredible. I have a pair of Kapok-filled sleeping bags... with wood buttons instead of zippers. (Ex-Norwegian Army kit) These insulates even when wet. I keep one in my car for long-distance trips in the winter. Goggles. Thicker materials and narrower slots works better as they reduce the angles that the light can be reflected from. But use what you have. Those goggles should give decent protection for a few days, and that's better than going snow-blind while looking for the 'perfect material'... Better goggles, snowshoes and other improvements is what we make on days when the weather is too bad to move around outside. Lip balm... I use a vaseline-based lip balm. I'm pretty certain the balm would burn... Rescue signals. Learn the arm signals that heli pilots would look for. Both arms up, in a 'Y' formation of the body = Yes, I need help. One arm pointing up at an angle, the other down at the same angle is the '\' in the letter 'N' = No, I don't need help. If you don't expect help by SaR choppers, and they may be looking for someone else, use the 'N'! Let them know that they can keep searching instead of wasting their limited flight time on you. Someone else might be in dire straits and could die if the chopper is delayed. There are more signals, but those are the most important ones.(They're printed inside a flap on my backpack) Ray 'where's the 3star hotel' Mears together with British and Norwegian soldiers made a film 'The Real Heroes of Telemark' in 2003 which is a must see as it focuses more on how they survived up in the mountains in one of the harshest winters for decades.

[@JD-tw3ov]

Outstanding.

[@Ace-ke8zw]

Also, a darn good sniper position. Thank you for your Service as an Army Ranger and the educational video. God bless you. 🙏🕊✝️🇺🇸❤

[@adventurouskari6018]

I like the sunglasses idea. I always have paracord and duct tape on me, but sometimes forget the sunglasses.

[@Zeppathy]

The tacticool GREEN camo in a mostly WHITE setting is hilarious. Mey as well be walking around in construction worker oranges and yellows. Lol.

[@terrywalker-ml9op]

I find your videos very knowledgeable on survival keep them coming

[@marijanjakolic1408]

Thank You for video! Realy great advices! 😉

[@Gunn4u]

Very usefull information, thanks for another great video Andrew

[@GruntProof]

Outstanding!

[@kingsclownvideos]

Very Helpful. Thank you.

[@williammccaslin8527]

I liked the vid, but after spending the last 45 + yrs in the military an construction, I hope an pray I've seen the last of the snow an ice I'll ever see. But will chalk this vid up for future knowledge, JIC. Thx for the vid Andy

[@justintrimpey8862]

Incredible job

[@timmccarver4121]

Happy new year, Andrew, thanks for the great videos!! Looking forward to your next!

[@jeffgentry6728]

Snow cave is great for survival, you will be able to survive, you will not be comfortable, We had to do this when I was in the USMC at the mountain warfare training center, it sucked sleeping in a snow cave.

[@stevekornegay5819]

Gracias.

[@maximaleffort]

Awesome. Thx.

[@vvogt4252]

Excellent Survival Video. Thanks Brother!

[@richrichy7558]

Thank you Sir for all the great information. Mors would be happy

[@JohnR1298]

Wow, there's a whole kit bag full of essential survival information! Thank you, a superb video well presented, even if down n dirty 👍😊

[@hurz.6968]

Very interesting! Greetings from germany

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Andrew, thank you for sharing the vital winter survival tips. All the best to you for your good health. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋

[@johnduffy6546]

Many great points I had not yet learned. Thank you for sharing!

[@zeke1eod]

As always awesome content. Thanks for taking the time to share. Stay safe and God bless

[@philholman8520]

Terrific video! Thanks for sharing your experience! I learnt a lot! 👍✌️🇬🇧

[@bobelot6302]

Great info. Happy New Year!

[@masterofnone76]

You have the best survival channel, period! Every single video you've produced, I've learned numerous things. Keep them coming

[@historybuff5994]

Thank you--excellent material

[@ericallen1046]

Thank you, Brother !!! This video is absolutely AWESOME !!! 😎👍(as always)

[@jeremiahjensen8864]

Andrew, I'm surprised you didn't talk about Bear Grills' favorite thing. The canteen full of urine to stay warm.

[@kjohnson2827]

Great thanks

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

Really good and informative video. Enjoyed. Thanks and happy new year to you and your family. Rangers clear the way Charles

[@zongongo]

Thanks for all your videos. I've watched a ton and appreciate your efforts and insight 👍🏻

[@mikebsbd]

Another awesome video. Thank you.

[@SavageVoyageur]

Love the mosquito net trick. I’m adding this to my kit.