15 Affordable Survival Items (2024)

[@pulpfiction2122]

I had one of those SOL emergency blankets. I ended up giving it to a homeless guy in my town and he loves it.

[@no.9516]

This sounds like you owned one you never used then gave it to a homeless person in your town, then followed up with them to see how he liked it.

[@pulpfiction2122]

@@no.9516 that's exactly what happened.

[@bagelbob3979]

awsome

[@no.9516]

lol Ok. Glad you could share this selfless act with us.

[@pulpfiction2122]

@@no.9516 it's not about sharing a selfless act. I'm just saying, "I never needed it, but someone I know did, and he was extremely happy with the results he got from it"

[@ironfae]

I’ve been using UCO products for almost twenty years. They are always the BEST affordable survival items I’ve ever used. 👍

[@WarGrrl3]

I see so many people's EDC flashlights n none really fit my needs except for one; the Lumintop Tool AA/14500. Perfect fit/finish, great UI, 660 lumens (w 14500), choice of TWO tailcaps (both can 'table stand') ,. So much versatility, so rugged n waterproof. Also comes w a rechargeable(port in battery) 14500 n a diffuser. All this for LESS than $30. Best Christmas gift. Worth checking out. Blessings.

[@colonelcalabash1]

I have watched several of your videos and found one consistent thing. Honesty. That goes a long way in my book. You include lower priced option but you also tell what the real difference between those and items that might be just a little higher. Thanks.

[@dlighted8861]

I agree with most of what you say. In fact I have learned a lot from you. However I have seen two of those cold steel wooden handles split in two. "Losing your knife is not the end of the world." "A knifeless man is a lifeless man." Yes I know "One is none." But it isn't always adhered to. Losing your knife loses a lot more than the monetary value of that knife.

[@garyrowland3606]

When I saw the title of this video, I honestly thought these things weren’t going to be that affordable. Super surprised at how affordable some these items are. Awesome.

[@MrGallinaro]

Hey, Candanian Prepoer! I truly appreciate all you do, have done, and continue to do to help us, (who know very little about survival skills and prepping), become more educated, learn new skill sets, and get introduced to the various products offered that you've recommended for survival and prepping. You sharing your knowledge and experience while reviewing these items is greatly appreciated, and saves us countless hours, frustration, and money! I've already purchased three of your Bugout Rolls, (which are amazing in concept and quality), and many other items from your store, which has a great selection! Thanks again, Canadian Prepper! Blessings abound!

[@larss337]

6:02 this is not complaining, I'm sure most of you guys know this, but when lightning with the ferro rod, hold the knife or striker still and pull the ferro rod backwards hard. This make it much more easy to get all your sparks in the same (right) place.

[@lowco9575]

cant believe u got barely any likes for that. also it helps you not hit your tinder pile and blast it everywhere.

[@Badback60]

I just discovered your channel yesterday. I and Was born and raised in Saskatchewan and its great to see a fellow riders fan with a great informative channel.

[@jeffclarkofclarklesparkle3103]

P.s. it depends on the survival situation i say on what type of material you want to go with. Stealth camps would be essential if say social breakdown occurred and it were people that became the danger. But seriously, check out the Arcturus, or other highly reinforced emergency tarps that can handle a load. These "price point" items that people may need to put their lives in the hands of are not worth them ripping on a twig because you couldn't get it tight. I only spent maybe double the price of a regular mylar e-blanket and it's such an added peace of mind that i can make shelter in almost any condition. Tbh, watch Les Stroud review survival kits and his own kits. He says it all. Some things shouldn't be bought as a side thought in a kit, you should buy a quality brand.

[@anthonywilliams2606]

I just wanted you to know that your my favorite channel of all time! you've saved me and my family just by the things you've taught me.I owe you so much.god bless you and your family as well.respect for ever and a fan forever 😎👍

[@CastIronGinger]

I’ve noticed preppers say it’s great to have solar panels, yes I agree but what sucks and worries me is charging cables and I’ve had some die or just stop working and it would absolutely change the fact you could use your devices or not, not sure if you have any coverage on this in any of your videos, can keep looking I absolutely love your videos and all your help and tips! my cable: I do have a 10 ft iphone charging cable that seems to have last for 4 years now, so maybe I should start there, it’s a braided nylon anker brand lightning cable for those interested!

[@MikeWood]

The SOL that I chose is one that is occasionally tough to come by, the Escape Bivvy. Good vehicle or rucksack emergency blanket that seems more tear resistant and with a zipper. Add a sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner to it and it would be a good choice or this list.

[@donaldhammel4714]

Greetings CP from unprepared and mostly uninformed OTR truck driver. Please continue with your daily updates as many of us find them difficult but finally necessary to wake up out of slumber and I know the news is hard for the messenger as well. I drove past countless American flags at half mast this weekend and found myself sobbing for our children and my country where we were supposed to be safe free and protected. ByeBye Miss American Pie. Keep up the good work Sir Thank You

[@doc-uzziel-holiday6250]

Another good feature of an emergency blanket is that it can hide you from being seen on infra red. Think about it. Thanks for your work always good info.

[@coolhand1866]

Greetings from Upstate NY, home of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and excellent craft hard cider. This video was very helpful! I've been thinking about saws, and improving my fire starting kit. Thank you for the suggestions and everything you do!

[@thorodin6686]

Cool Hand did they make assault saws illegal there yet!? Ha ha 😂

[@coolhand1866]

@@thorodin6686 give them time.

[@billp4300]

Good Ole Cuomo... You don't need 10 bullets to shoot a deee-aaaahh. Lolol

[@ronanjewett7892]

I live in Lowville :)

[@Crogon]

Hello my friend! I'm just now getting around to watching videos I've missed. I have a few comments on this one.. I wouldn't trust my life to some of this gear. The heavy survival blanket is good, but ow they make others with grommets, so those are better. As you said the SOL BivvyBag is good, just not a complete solution. I'd rather have the heavy survival blanket in my glovebox myself. Ultralight backpackers CAN use it as part of a sleep system. I've got little use for the standard old school mylar blankets these days. Even the ones painted in fun colors. You might carry one as an extra, if you already have them (which most people will, so why not? Could use it as a dropcloth, fireback or something I note that your PowerFilm thing is no longer available. There are other brands. I recommend on between 20-40 watts, and it doesn't NEED to have foldable cells, as long as the panel folds up (MUCH cheaper). One important feature is at least two USB connectors. With a 10-20 watt panel, you might spend all day charging your phone up, then not having time to charge up your weather radio, or flashlight, or..? With a slightly bigger panel and multiple USB plugs, you have an actual utility. I hate THOSE UCO candle lanterns. Candles are messy in the first place. That thing adds glass to my pack, and a spring loaded corny candle holder that leaks melted was. No thank you. I advise the little candle in the can things. The candle stays sealed until you need it, so you shouldn't ever open your pack and find everything coated in melted wax. No glass to break, it reseals, no spring loaded mechanisms. This thing WOULD be a good replacement for a hurricane candle lantern (which uses a pillar candle, or the much smaller tealight candle lanterns, if it wasn't for that stupid spring mechanism that only works sometimes. I didn't know Silky made a cheap banana saw!! You can usually find a decent one at your local hardware store. I'll check out the one you posted though. :) The Titan StormProof matches are the only ones worth carrying. You can make top notch firestarters out of cotton balls and vaseline. No harm buying premade stuff, though. I particularly like that waxwood thing, because it looks like it would be easy to carve something you might need in a pinch, in addition to being a firestarter. :) I've got no time for alternative sparking devices. Give me a 6 inch long 1/2 inch wide ferrocerium rod and call it done. I wouldn't mind that big block of magnesium, though I wouldn't depend on that little ferro rod attached to it. That seems like a safety hazard anyway. If that big block of magnesium ignites, it's going to burn a hole to the earths core. That Morakniv clone looks nice, but I can't imagine why anyone would try to make a cheaper Morakniv. Is it better somehow? I've got zero interest in the other knife. If you're going to carry a small knife like that, it ought to be at least half tang, if not full tang. That's a neat little flashlight. Does it have as many modes as the NiteCore keychain light and headlamp? If you're going to carry one light, I recommend one of those two, but if you need a little pen light this looks like a really good option. Best I've seen. Whenever Rite-in-the-rain gets too expensive, just look for rock paper. I don't hate that shovel, but I prefer the U.S. Military ones for their utility. I mean, an entrenching tool with a pick built in is kind of a shoe-in for first prize. BearFlare is awesome. Wish you would have given us some audio on the noise it makes. Take care! I hope your doing well!

[@terrionsmith1389]

Wow. That was a lot.😉

[@Crogon]

@@terrionsmith1389 I do try! :D I'm just too lazy to do my own show, so I've got to drop all of my tips on my friends, so they can pick the ones they find useful and spread them around. ;) If you're interested, I run a group on Fakebook called Conspiracy Free Preppers. It's basically an archive of information where people can ask questions. Once a year I go through and clean out the fluffy nonsense. Pretty much anything you want to know about disaster preparedness is listed down there somewhere. People should feel free to ask questions, but it's rare anyone has one. Of course, for current gear reviews and such, you're better off hitting up people like my friend Canadian Prepper here. :)

[@BenRangel]

The solar panels seem very useful. I'm not a prepper, I don't bother with extreme scenarios like having to live in the forest. But I'm a bit concerned for more mundane situations like loss of power and water. I think it's a pretty huge issue for modern society that if the power goes out - people who don't have any extra power sources will quickly lose all ability to contact others via phone or computer. Extra battery packs will only last you so long. You could charge shit from your car but if you don't have one you'd be screwed. So a solar panel would be a very useful thing to have in your emergency kit at home.

[@anniebranwen4148]

This video is perfect for winter , thanks for getting items in a more cost effective for peppers . Again you have come up with a great video . You have the best videos , thanks !

[@scottfergusson8411]

The smaller teeth are better at cutting cold and frozen woods.

[@waswestkan]

Similar to my opinion if one packs a saw, a smaller tooth one would be universal. Understanding that in soft woods one would have to take time outs to clean out the teeth.

[@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110]

Some intriguing budget friendly solutions to just some of the challenges of camping and prepping. Thank you.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing these great and affordable survival items. All the best to you. 🤗

[@ftcentrepreneur]

Night vision & thermal vision. Also a good thing to show using thermal vision is how the mylar blankets conceals you.

[@DeadlyTigers]

Issue with both of those, are battery consumption and price tags. not to mention durability. The high quality thermal cameras are not only expensive, but have a huge vulnarable lens, which is also extrememly expensive, so having spares would be hard. Night vision, Battery issues is your main foe, as in a FUBAR situation, you won't have a practical wall plug to charge your NV, so that'd be a challenge

[@a.t.strock2960]

My mora knife has replaced pretty much all daily (kitchen) use knives. It’s sturdy and tough and holds its edge, and is an excellent tool. Mine is nearly always with me.

[@snelgrave101]

Mora knives are great and the Scandinavian edge has got to be the easiest edge to maintain.

[@nellie2m]

*lights flare* Dog: "what in the holy hell...."

[@rlo5547]

I keep a Spetznez shovel in my truck and have had it for several years. I have used frequently when hunting or camping, it is a very useful tool.... Number one use I have used it for is digging my potty holes and burying my results. Also, I keep paracord wrap on the handle which ads to grip strength and a place for extra cordage.

[@thebaliunicorn5010]

I would recommend for a shovel the iunio survival shovel $41 then the axe the iunio axe $32 both have handles with many other surprises inside Such as magnesium a fish scaler a whistle a compass a bottle opener glass breaker and lastly On the shovel when you fold it down there is a reverse pickaxe to chip small rocks or break open any nuts or fruit

[@keithbrookshire]

Wow! Great job at getting to the point of the video with no fluff to stretch the time out. Much appreciated. BTW: great products too.

[@oinc7320]

A school pencil sharpen, one of those cheap plastic, size of a quarter ones, is a good thing to have with a spark starter. If nothing else as a backup for a lack of a lost knife. I drill a hole to attach a string to help tie it on to something larger, usually like a orange whistle, just to keep up with it, with dead twigs the right size still on the tree, picking them off, you can get some good dry shavings. Aren't exactly German standard made, but doesn't need to be to shave wood. That USB charging light is absolutely a great light. I use it constantly around the hammock, lighting hurricane lamps, firebox, thing fits in the pocket takes no room up. A very well made little light. I even clip it to my hat brim when I need two hands.

[@swirrllfolfsky9803]

Morakniv companion is my favorite knife. Great for only being $20

[@tomlauris]

The companion costs €10 here, the 511 basic only €5. Both are excellent working knives and for that price I bought some more and keep them around the house, the car, at work. They completely healed me from spending money on other, more expensive knives 😁

[@ulary]

@@tomlauris Which do you suggest,the carbon steel or the stainless steel.

[@tomlauris]

@@ulary I only have carbon steel Moras, they will get grey and stained and can rust easily if you forget them outside, but some people like the patina, I do. If you want a blade that stays shiny or you also need it for food prep get a stainless, I'm sure they perform as well

[@ulary]

@@tomlauris Thank you sir.

[@EattinThurs61]

@@ulary If you live on the coast with salt water :stainless. Otherwise carbon steel.

[@kimberlycoast1305]

My niece adores the freeze dried ice cream and freeze dried fruit. Good idea for kids treat on a camp out or Bug Out.

[@microhomesteadecology]

Picked up some SOL products myself after watching this and a couple other videos. Thanks for the great info and high quality content.

[@kennethstarr5545]

I always carry SOL windproof all season blanket. It’s 5X7 and grommeted. Heavy duty and can be used for a lot. Last time I used it for when I knew that the temp was going to be 10° cooler dropping into the 30s maybe high 20s. Put reflective side up and was never cold sleeping with what I use for 40°.

[@DutchLee58]

This is the first time I watched your videos and I'll tell you what I wasn't expecting much from this video... By the time you got to the candle lanturn you absolutely earned my subscription... These all honestly look like very useful products for having in your car or on a camping trip.

[@alexcarter8807]

Anything made by Fiskars is good, very good quality for value. They make great saws and well, all sorts of things. I just got one of their X7 hatchets for chopping firewood and zombie heads.

[@MarkRuslinzski]

I like the solar panel, its something i never thought of, but my main goal in getting stuff like this is because i was homeless at one point in my life after the sandy storm and i have a bag with some stuff that i would need for me and my small dog but the solar panel looks great for what i would need it for, I'm subscribed to your channel and I've been for over a year atleast but you cover some good stuff, i do want t get the solar panel but it has to wait till after the new year Thank you for the video From Mark

[@kellymarie9612]

Love this video for the frugal beginner prepper like me! Make more like this!

[@herbertdiaz4318]

At last ! a great review of lower-priced gear that can be put into my get-out bag !THANK YOU !

[@fire2932]

I’ve been carrying the micro stream at work for years. It’s been through the washer and dryer several times and still works great

[@jagamoasta2310]

Sticks and Stones may break my bones but not my Emergency Blanket?

[@miiklaa]

Dr. Dollfuß witty!

[@letoubib21]

@ Dr. Dollfuß *_"Sticks and Stones may break my bones but not my Emergency Blanket?"_* Ah, vous Autres-Chiens *... ;-)*

[@jagamoasta2310]

@@letoubib21 hä?

[@letoubib21]

@@jagamoasta2310 Tout court : _Autrichien_ ou _Autre-Chien?_ Je le confond toujours *... ;-)*

[@jagamoasta2310]

@@letoubib21 HÄ?

[@dylanlucas3397]

"any type of defense that you are legally able to carry" nice job avoiding demonization bro

[@Teknofobe]

Hey brother, recent subscriber but long time viewer. Like to say thanks for ur posts. Being Scottish, our gun laws are as stringent, if not more so than ur's. So its good to see a prep channel thats very practical & doesn't focus solely on firearms. Thanks again. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

These types of channels are great for hiking/camping tools and bits and pieces.

[@angeliquejohnston9097]

Love your fur babies. Thank you for all the great info. Be well.

[@TheUrbanPrepper]

Perfect timing for my Christmas shopping this year. Thanks CP!

[@CanadianPrepper]

+TheUrbanPrepper Indeed, I hope this would give people some ideas for small gifts. I'm sure you could make a video that would put this one to shame! Looking forward to see your gadgetry in 2020

[@ianmoone4642]

Just wanna say....I watch both of Urs vid....Great work...I as many other have learned alot...well those that actually payed attention neways..Lol...

[@colorbycrayonz1616]

If it's not stuck on a ship in LA lol

[@blacklion2432]

I would add a 10 000mah or 20 000mah powerbank to that list.they are cheap these days and can charge up to 4 smartphones and countless USB flash lights and can be replenished through the solar panel you showed.appreciate the videos keep it up👍

[@ioangogov2993]

10 000 mah will never charge a normal smartphone 4 times Due to the conversion loss Plus the currenr lowball for a phone is 3000 mah

[@rossluther9848]

Your videos are very educational. Thank you. Keep it coming. I'm amused though by the happy dogs in the background.

[@joshharris1400]

Everyone else: watching review Me: trying to watch the dogs playing in the background every chance there is

[@adriennefarrellbriggs4010]

Video was very informative for sure but yes - Love the Shephards! I so miss mine!

[@duggydugg3937]

no effing bear is going to sneak up on that guy

[@teresarister6110]

Thank you so much for all you do to help us all be more safe and sufficient I look forward to your videos

[@timkaldahl]

Love the pups. Watching them wrestle behind you reminds me of mine.

[@NavelGUNz]

Fun Fact: the classifying of wood hard or soft does not represent the hardness of the wood. Balsa is a Hardwood and Douglas fir is a soft wood.

[@pjcolella8190]

Some years ago in the Fall of the year I was walking up an access road on some rural property I owned when a bear stepped out and turned to face me. I was wearing an unbuttoned wool flannel shirt over my regular clothing. On impulse I grabbed the bottom corners of the shirt and held them out to the side. The bear did a 180 and ran away

[@nathanielbozeman1467]

Know that's big brain thinking

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

Thanks for putting all these great affordable items in one place 👍😊

[@Greg_M308]

I love this type of quick gear recommendation videos!

[@Thes564]

I would like to recommend the cold steel latin machete with saw,this is what ive carried for years instead of an axe and one could eliminate the need for an axe and saw.The saw does not cut as good as a folding saw of course but if you want to travel lighter than this is an option.Lastly this item has multi use,saw,chopping tool,weapon and one could dig with it as long as you dont mind sharpening the blade often.

[@thatswhatshesaid8365]

Are you in the North?

[@Thes564]

@@thatswhatshesaid8365 Yes but ive lived in the south too why ?

[@jakepashley1582]

My friend asked me for knife recommendation. after some looking I recommend the hunterflurs, having never actually tried one glad you listed it set my mind at ease.

[@Nebulax123]

I have carried and used the Streamlight Microlight for many years daily I have several but the first one I ever bought still works the finish is gone but who cares and if it ever does die I will take it back and Streamlight will replace it. They are amazing lights I especially like the reverse clip so I can put it on a bill cap. None of the ones I have and my wife uses have ever failed to work.

[@HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC]

Right on! I have a small Goal Zero solar panel I can attach to my go bag. But I'm really liking the PowerFilm. All good stuff on this list. I'm a fan of the SOL line. Thank you.

[@domusdebellum3042]

i have the goal zero panel too, as well as a pair of the matching lighthouse minis. its a great set up.

[@HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC]

@@domusdebellum3042 Right on! Right on!

[@M4nw1thnoname9]

Finally a good use for that stimulus check

[@87gallardo87]

I use lint from the dryer as tinder cheap and lights up great ! thanks for the tips

[@debbiekerr3989]

I have one of those streamlight flashlights, and I really depend on it. I keep it in my handbag, and carry it everyday.

[@lesterforney6200]

Daaaaaammmmmmmnnnnnn you can tell the flair is bright. It was casting a reflecting light in the day.

[@erichjort2546]

I was drooling over the stuff you were showing a must for everyone ,great video 👍

[@bobt471]

Eric Hjort really ... drooling ?

[@truthmatters82]

Thank you for all the great survival supply suggestions.👍

[@anthonylumsden4144]

Space blankets can also used to reflect heat away from body in extreme sun if you can not find enough shade

[@semco72057]

I have one of the solar panels for charging my cellular phone in my backpack, and the blanket you have seem to be very nice and top of the line for survival. Those are nice items and I would love to have some of them for use when in an emergency camping out.

[@juanalonso5037]

I love to see your dogs running around and playing in the background. Awesome video bro

[@lanier1747]

Pups are so cute! Thanks for the info

[@nmr6988]

I enjoyed your list. Something for everyone at affordable prices. Merry Christmas!

[@Flightstar]

Industrial garbage bags offer endless possibilities for survival situations. emergency wind and rain protection when a hole is cut in the bottom for your head and slipped on. cheap water proof ground cover. protection for equipment. etc

[@melodyclark4347]

Yeppers. The heavy carpenter's trash bags are superb.

[@Jadeskorpion]

I just watched your "don't waste your money on this junk" video and I was wondering if you've considered a subscription program through your prep store as a way to gradually build up a stockpile and prep on a budget. And possibly putting together a list of items in an order that someone who is starting out should purchase since it wouldn't make sense to purchase a stockpile of propane if you haven't purchased a stove to use it with for example. These can be separate items or together.

[@kevinrowe3936]

That is some smart thinking. Kinda a lay away plan. 😉

[@kachiri]

I do have the Morakniv Companion (in orange) and I love it for my smaller knife! I like having a small knife and a bigger knife for different jobs.

[@scottmurphy4946]

these videos are making me want to spend money I shouldn't be spending Great videos Nate

[@daveh7720]

I've been carrying a Streamlight Microstream for 5 or 6 years now as part of my EDC. It predates the rechargeable version, but I've only had to replace the battery about three times. And like yours, the black paint is worn off so it's more of a pewter color now.

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

A lot of great gear here! I'm a government whistleblower being refused housing & refused cancer treatment for deliberately accellerated endometrial cancer. My autistic savant Native father was a specialist/Cryptologist for McNamara under Kennedy. I'm also autistic with savant capabilities & absorbed his special skills. Got us both in trouble at school! 😂 Anyway.. I'm.living quite comfortably in subzero temps & snow thanks to your channel & many others like Survival Lilly. I've been stage 4 since 2016. Several anonymous attorneys have medical people keeping me alive with a special diet & antibiotics that kill the mitochondrial in the cancer cells. The cancer causes Sepsis. That's what kills you. Not the cancer itself. Big Pharma, Catholic Health, United & Centene Corporation DON'T want cancer patients or their families to know you can live a healthy long life without chemo & radiation. It's advisable just like getting an abscessed tooth extracted so you stop the pain & infections. But they can keep you alive & almost pain free until you can get the chemo or radiation. My sealed whistleblower indictments got the Buffalo NY City Hall raided by feds. My workmans comp attorneys are working on getting me care. Once all this goes public and civilians & Veterans realize both political parties are torturing civilian children, adults, and Veterans to death for profit by allowing the frauds that outsource their medical care to Catholic Health & it's partners the S will hit the fan. SHTF will be real. We're in the Zombie Apocalypse. The 'walking dead' are our government officials, doctors, cops, and their sycophants. Thank you so much for getting us prepared..

[@geoben1810]

All good suggestions and equipment. I personally would also bring a .45 or .357 and maybe a M-16. Purely for defense. But that's just me. 👍😉

[@SurvivalLiving]

Awsome list of affordable survival items and great job on demonstrating their use as always 😃 👍

[@ApocGuy]

Silky is great, but that shovel? hell, mine went through hell and back, still on first handle . LOVE it. light my fire/mora companion are basically same knife, cant go wrong there ( im carrying Mora Robust few years now as EDC, just love that knife). i would like to point oout that while mora/hultfors are great knives DONT overabuse it. for that you need full tang knife (and decent ones are 50+, with customs over K).me personally Becker BK 2/5/7 paired with Mora or falkniven F1 is best combo.

[@coinacopia2168]

Where's the link for the foldable solar panel? I have looked all over online and can't find a 10watt at that price. Thanks for the great videos!

[@bethminer7634]

Very VERY informative. I'm going to gift bug out bags for Christmas in 2020.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

"Powerfilm works even if punctured or filled full of holes..." Great, now they need a disclaimer warning folks not to use them in place of kevlar plates :-p

[@billgriffith1274]

Great video. Gives me lots of solid leads to get started building a bug out bag for me and my wife. Is there an updated version of the video yet?

[@MrStrollerisme]

Ok I'll say it Coleman. And with anything I put on a Coleman stove it can go over a fire. True good items made by Coleman are from a few decades back, but you can get the stuff cheap.

[@LionheartSJZ]

Love how the puppies are running around in the background :D

[@corysmith5908]

Worked EMS in Cleveland for years, had my streamlight micro every day. Still do, just has all the paint worn off. Get the battery one, swapping a battery on scene is easier than getting a charge.

[@randomness8819]

Thank you so much for this detailed and informative video. Your efforts are truly appreciated.

[@BV-Auto]

Lol @ your dog when you light the flare... "Wut the f.....?!?!"

[@will5184]

Not all super cheap, but fantastic values....my list would be as follows-1 Mora Companion HD. 2- Silky saw (pick one, they're all really good). 3-Tramontina machete. 4-Swiss Army Knife Huntsman off E-Bay used ($15). 5- Cold steel tomahawk. 6- 550 cord from Wal-Mart or E-Bay. 7- Walmart grease pot ($8 and has lasted years on trail). 8-Six Moons Design Lunar Solo tent (relatively affordable). 9- Klymit Static V sleeping pad. 10- Smart water bottle canteens. 11- Ferocerium rods from E-Bay (work awesome and priced from $1-$8). 12- Nitecore NU20 headlamp. 13- Council Tool sport utility and/or Jersey ax. 14- Hammock Gear Econ top quilt. 15- A self built AR15 from Palmetto State Armory. What more does a man need to survive?

[@B.Moore-Ready]

Definitely ALL A MUST HAVE 👍

[@flyingbeaver57]

I'm an Old Guy who's been living, working, and making hunting and recreational trips up and down the eastern slopes of the Rockies for 60+ years, both North and South of an East-West line drawn through Edmonton. Anyhow: You showed a "better than fatwood" product (looks like useful stuff), and with it an inexpensive knife with a ferro rod in the handle. Old Guy Tip: Sharpen the back edge of the knife blade, near the haft, for 2 inches or so. Then use _that_ back-blade edge for your ferro rod striker. This preserves the working edge of the knife, and with the striking edge up near the haft, you have better control, which is useful especially with a small ferro rod. Even on a "camp knife" not a "real" knife, it's still very useful. I know I'm not the only guy who does this; Dave from Dave's Real Survival has a knife with a couple of inches of back blade ground to a striker edge. My dad - a real old-time Rockies bush outfitter and pilot, used to do it as well - and carried chunks of real flint, not ferro rods. By the bye: Lee Valley Tools have huge ferro rods at a very good price. If you catch them during a free shipping sale, even better. If someone is too busy, lazy, or distant to make up their own batch of fatwood for their kit(s), Lee Valley sells a 2 lb box of really resinous pieces for a few bucks. I bought some with the idea of using the cut pieces of fatwood to make a handle for one of the big ferro rods. Gluing it up was a bit challenging, but an interesting project.

[@oldminer5387]

Great gear or gift list. I wish Ms. Santa would put some of these items in my stocking. Thank you CP.

[@mess0965]

Thank you for the great information.

[@mariayates3027]

Here it is 2021 and I stumbled across this video. Checked out your store and everything I wanted is sold out...ugh. Still I subscribed to your channel, best prepper information imo.

[@alexcarter8807]

That's a good looking blanket. I like the drab color.

[@codedsky]

For the shovel: I'd recommend getting a Swedish military K.L.A.S. shovel. It's just as durable, you can change the angle of the shovel head and you can replace the handle if need be (you won't ever have to). It's also more light-weight.

[@Superduper666]

I have that UCO candle. The candle wax sucks bc it melts all over and keeps you from closing it down, you have to take it apart and chip away the wax before you can out a new candle in. I used it twice and shoved it away in a corner.

[@phillipdavis5241]

I had one of those candle holders about 10-15 yrs ago. If you lift the top all the way up, you can keep your coffee hot

[@deadhunter_dev8622]

I brought the Hultafors knife last month! I was after a 'Jack Pyke' Bushcraft knife but they were outta stock, was recommended this little beast :D £20 for a solid full-tang knife that's as sharp as they come.. great grip! The coating come off quite fast durin use but I keep mine WD40'd up when no used. Best £20 I've spent this year.

[@CliffordStarks1]

Always appreciate your information Canadian Prepper!👍