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[@DropForgedSurvival]

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[@luckypotato6973]

You did an effective job utilizing the low grade items available. I'd gone with a pair of scissors - instead of the little multi purpose wanna be Swiss army knife. The large trash bags / lined with grass and leaves between many layers you might be able to make a sweet lil' sleeping bag if weather deems it necessary! The $1 store paracord was the best item of all my opinion. Some could survive with that alone ! Lol

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Lucky Stockdale Not quite..alone with the paracord! Lol 😆

[@luckypotato6973]

@@DropForgedSurvival - You haven't heard of the " Paracord bracelet challenge" ..... New Challenger has entered the Ring! Lol

[@jeff1313]

Was the paracord actually decent? My local dollar store has the same for like 45¢ each. If its any good I'll pick up some.

[@rogermalone673]

That silver pocket knife you bought has a good chance of the pin breaking and the individual layers holding the knife together will come apart on you. I have had that happen to me with 4 of those knives of the same kind. They are definitely not meant for anything more than very light camp use.

[@swifferme]

i love watching survival videos with no intention of ever leaving my home

[@BritneyOlaa]

Yep

[@shonellnelson3384]

Same lol

[@AnthonyRossetti]

And now you can't leave your home. what a difference a few months make. 😂

[@freya9056]

@@AnthonyRossetti I was thinkin the same thing

[@terrybyrd5105]

'Comment of the Day' award

[@overworkedcna412]

The algorithm sent me here and I’m honestly not mad about it.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks alot! Glad you enjoyed the Episode "Enjoy the Playlist"

[@mcg267]

Same!

[@nosense7202]

Same

[@benjaminwilliamson4139]

At least it got one thing right

[@kasiakuzniar4213]

Overworked CNA the algorithm sent me too!

[@matthewbrown6163]

As part of my lectures I ask the delegates to produce a survival kit without spending money with just what they can find at home. This gets people thinking of multi-use items. G'day from Sydney, Australia

[@tysonwebber7082]

Would love to see a survival challenge with this kit

[@SOGOnic]

72 hour challenge time.

[@jake_from_statefarm7209]

Same! It would be awesome to see Chris use all the skills he's learned with such a limited kit!

[@haileyb6972]

i thought there was a spider on my screen

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Tyson Webber CHALLENGE IS LIVE

[@elliottneo]

400 like

[@shamoblamo9625]

SO You're the one who picks up stuff up and leaves it on different shelves across the store.

[@louisemaebrouder2567]

😳 🤪 😜 . . . 😆😆😆😆😆

[@laurenwiesner5498]

I came here for this comment.

[@whyamihere9539]

I hate him nau

[@jasonharris1489]

I doo it

[@freya9056]

Don't do this. It's so disrespectful to employees.

[@proehm]

I like the dog bowl better than the loaf pan. It is stainless steel instead of aluminum.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Paul Roehm I didnt see a dog bowl... but i honestly wasn’t looking! Great IDEA!

[@luckypotato6973]

Yeah - watch the heat tho, Either might melt and warp quite easily! Lol

[@mitchellsnyder9585]

just what i was going to recomend. been putting my own mess kits together for years and my go to for a relatively light pot/pan is a ss dog bowl. Never have had one fail.

[@brianlejeune7717]

ya i us that dog bowl be for it is better it last longer

[@MrDanAng1]

@@mitchellsnyder9585 My go to cook kit has a stainless steel bowl made as a feeding bowl for parrots, it is quite small, 600 ml (about 21 oz), but for a survival kit, a bigger bowl would be better, something like 2 liters or even more than that.

[@jamesingram1019]

Even though you didn’t mention it, your choice of the sausage bites also gives you a cup and another way to boil water that includes its own lid. Bravo on that very good multiple use item. 👍

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Great point!

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

not a good idea to boil water in a can, especially that one that's lined with polymers.

[@sonipitts]

@@dreamingrightnow1174 No worse than the non-stick coating that's on that bread pan...that shit is straight up toxic if he heats it hot enough over a fire.

[@callmewaves1160]

@@dreamingrightnow1174 over the long term yeah, but in a pinch to get at least one use out of it... The idea is emergency survival. The "now" is what is important.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

There is no coating that loaf pan. I have one.

[@jhill4874]

Instead of the lids I would have opted for a roll of aluminum foil. Just a thought.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Great idea!?! 👍👍

[@steveday4797]

I'm guessing the lids will last longer

[@kennethmathe8969]

The lids also works as plates, cutting boards, and frisbees! But be careful the paint burns off pretty easily.

[@buffmancomic1]

I was about to say the same thing. Foil can be crafted into anything and should be the top of the list.

[@Rockhound6165]

good catch and it would save valuable packing space.

[@darkstaroblivion]

dont underestimate that dollar store kitchen knife . ive had mine three years and a simple sharpener and they are a great value for 1$

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Roger that! Enjoy the video series

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

I have the all metal one, and its thee best knife. I have a sharpener and its great

[@remirez2k3]

Also the kiychen knofe you chose is best they sell its a santoku style

[@HGICQueenDiamondAries]

Me too. I had bought 5 just in case a few years ago. I have only opened two and use the same two

[@HunnieBee803]

The smaller one that comes with a cover and in many colors are great !! I started off getting one went back and got 5 or 6 more ... All I could find

[@TylerHaley]

i would like to see u survive with this stuff for two or three days.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

So 72hr huh?

[@TheNecropolis20]

if thats the case, stay tuned in Tyler hes doing the challenge right now

[@extendedpinky]

Tyler Haley cans of sardines n chicken they require no water to cook.

[@jlai47]

I love that you included Rice and Lentiles in your kit as too many survival challenge kits ignore the need to bring easy calories as per of their kits. However, I would have looked to see if they have a jar of peanut butter for the same price instead of the can of Vienna Bites because it give you much more protein-rich caloric “bang for your buck.”

[@henryskinner1092]

I do like the peanut butter idea. I'm a 75 y.o. kid. A peanut butter sandwich a day makes my wife, the chef, mad.😂❤

[@suecollins3246]

I carry something in my backpack that very few people do - it's a little heavy, but totally kick-arse and that's a pair of pruning shears. I'm a bird photographer and the shears are useful to tidy things up a little here and there. Useful too for cutting quite thick dried twigs for a fire.

[@chillenchilla4]

paint section drop tarp 9 'x 11' 1$ instead of a shower curtain

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Never seen a paint section at the Dollar TREE

[@MsTechnogeek101]

The shower curtain is stronger than the plastic drop sheets. I have used both and the shower curtain is stronger.

[@SecretsTaken]

DropForgedSurvival they have paint sections at some! The large ones usually, but it isn’t common The large ones have sooooo much more stuff

[@everready19373]

The embossed paint tarps are tough. We used to use them as backpacking shelters. A 9'x12' should work well. Learn how to tie the sheet bend knot.

[@cathycasuccio3227]

DropForgedSurvival smaller stores have them with the auto section.

[@SlowmovingGiant]

i would have gone for the orange paracord- easier to see if you drop say a lanyard, can use the outer case as a trail/signal marker on trees etc.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Not wrong

[@keeperofthegood]

Actually, agree that the orange or yellow would have been better to have had one of. Also can be used as fly tying material if his DT had any lures available, good bright colour to attract the fish with.

[@M0N0T0N0US]

I back the green cord for stealth mode survival, it still stands out if you’re looking for it.

[@theresak.7475]

What a great idea for mushroom foraging walks - marking trees with cord! Cool !

[@delightfullydeanna]

That Vienna sausage can can also be reused to boil water in or cook food!

[@zani3306]

Should have gone with the gallon jug of water

[@mewtwomotherfuka]

That would be heavy to carry around

[@zani3306]

It has a carrying handle and he would only be carrying it to his campsite. Those two bottles only makes 3 liters

[@kg3185]

@@mewtwomotherfuka If it is a survival situation, and not just a backpacking thing, a gallon would work great.

[@cplcabs]

Can't believe the amount of stuff in that shop for a dollar each.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Funny thing... There are much much better versions of that store in town.

[@robotbanana4261]

cplcabs pound land. P

[@shino8854]

@@henryford1160 Yeah because USA made is so prevalent 🤣🤭

[@meepsicle83]

Don't you guys (North Americans) have the problem that tax isn't included in the advertised price? How much would that $20 purchase actually cost at the cash register?

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

@@meepsicle83 average sales tax is 8 cents so $21.60-ish. Not horrific.

[@gonefishing3644]

That is a good selection of stuff for anyone suddenly having to live in their car or truck because of a short-notice emergency evacuation or flooding that takes out a bridge or a landslide that blocks a road. I would add the following things to my dollar store survival kit: toothbrush, dental floss, bar of soap, face cloth, underarm deodorant, hair comb, small bottle of Dawn dishwashing detergent, extra pair of socks, cheap Mylar emergency blanket and a cheap plastic rain poncho. These items will help keep you clean, dry, odor-free and healthy (yes, you can use Dawn like shower gel as well as wash dishes with it). If I had more money I would also add some small votive candles with one glass holder (light one candle for heat and light inside a vehicle), a metal mug for each person (for hot beverages or soup), a small metal bowl for each person (for serving meals), a box of plastic spoons, a package of wooden chopsticks (for turning frying food, for eating solid food and for kindling) and a Thermos-like container (for keeping food and beverages warm for hours so that I could get two hot cooked meals each time I cooked one meal over a campfire). I would also add some boxes of whole grain trail bars or breakfast bars and some bags of roasted nuts for quick, no-cook meals when it is raining. A small jar of instant coffee and a small container of sugar would be good for morale.

[@baird329]

Some advice on the cheap swiss army style knife. Sharpen it. They come as dull as a butter knife. I've kept one in my glove box for years as an emergency can opener. I also prefer the 6x4 blue tarp they sell. Less tearing in the wind.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Great info and tip!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

@@DropForgedSurvival with the duct tape..reinforce the corners n criss cross over the cover/ tarp( to make a 6 point design)...b4 you go to the woods..it's a game changer n won't take but a minute to do..

[@ilychoppa6561]

Why does that dollar tree look better than my Walmart

[@delljohnson172]

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[@KP08410]

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[@textcyber8650]

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[@simplemath5668]

Bruh that dollar store rope actually works 😂😂 I hung shop lights with it

[@ogr8bearded175]

$3 in firestarting, either the 2 pk of lighters or the matches enough. Bed roll with the shower curtain and paracord to carry the items so can lose the trash bags. Also, if you really want trash bags you have the plastic bags provided free at checkout they put your stuff into. You have plenty of time so a cover not really needed to boil the water. You have the duct tape so lose the gauze and the med kit which is mostly band aids anyway. So $6 more of additional items can be added. Add feminine hygiene pads for bandages that can be used with the duct tape. I'm going with $1 of Ramen, two 5 oz bags of trail mix, toilet paper and antiseptic hand wipes.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Your input has been noted. Thanks bud.

[@mikesmiths3052]

My family is drywallers .. And we use super glue to stop cuts from bleeding.. And it is highly flammable.. Great for survival..

[@youngsheep6452]

Hey for the trash bag it could also be filled with leaves or some kind of insulation and used as a sleeping bag

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Insulation is a must for sure.

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

@@DropForgedSurvival the trash bags are super thin and tear if you breathe on them wrong.

[@dumpsterfire3214]

Athena The Great and Powerful ok so double bag

[@woomeebly]

Indeed . They're handy as bivvi bags.

[@JulianRamirez-tf9lv]

You.bought knives bandanas and garbage bags he must of thought you were serial killers

[@kerryflemming5993]

lil Quick scope ...and duct tape ...

[@kg3185]

And duct tape. haha

[@ghettomedic188]

Nice! Lmao! Plus the baking pan????

[@TheJanet4321]

Lol - very funny!

[@jessicacanfield5408]

Lol

[@sentaukrai]

Found this video and gave me an idea. Build budget kits for those less fortunate, keep in the car and hand out when passing by. Could probably add in some budget blankets or toiletries as well adding a bit more food like ramen noodles.

[@Nerd_Gamer_Buddy]

cutting tool, waterproof cover, metal container, combustion and coardage are the 5 things needed to survive. of course knowledge of how is the lightest thing you could have

[@liamewing6600]

Theu have decent sharpening stones for a dollar too. You'll need em cuz the knives dont come sharp. And I have used them to get pretty good results.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks for the input! Noted

[@Rockhound6165]

That;s why God made rocks.

[@umamifan]

@@Rockhound6165 some rocks have better results on sharpening than any ol rock youll find in the woods. id risk the $1 for a rock thats guaranteed to sharpen my knife

[@Rockhound6165]

@@umamifan I can go into any creek bed and find a smooth rock for sharpening. I've sharpened knives on concrete before.

[@geno5360]

A week in the field with that? I'd definitely love to see that!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Yeah... Im getting alot of requests for only 72hrs... Thoughts?

[@deborahcook1111]

Hi 👋 suggestions: frozen concrete assorted juices 🥤 and throats lozenges!

[@lenainbelen592]

Some of your choices were pretty good. However I disagree with the burner lids. I would have gotten a roll of aluminum foil insted. Much more versatile. JMHO.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Your opinions have been noted.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Tin foil would rip too easy and not reusable. But the stove loda aren't really meant to take heat

[@kg3185]

Yeah, I wonder if those lids wouldn't burn up. I know I've ruined a few just having them on the stove.

[@judithmitchell4667]

They also have tarps and small hammer-like tools there for future adventures.

[@KiwiDragn]

Dollar Tree is where I bought the rubber mallet I use for driving various items in soil.

[@judithmitchell4667]

@@KiwiDragn I got one of those mallets and I also use them to break off frozen sludge/ice from around my car's wheels in winter. (I live in Michigan). Have great day! Blessings - Judith

[@RedBareN]

$20 for 7 days!? Let's get those likes!!!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Red Bare'N 7 Days would definitely be a challenge for me for sure!

[@bryantparks6634]

DropForgedSurvival 3 days please

[@TheNecropolis20]

at Red Bare 'N - ok he got all the likes he needed, hes doing the challenge right now, today on Wednesday November the 13th hes going to show the 2nd day and part of it.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Red Bare'N WE DID IT CHALLENGE IS LIVE

[@Sage-qd6tf]

Bandanas are in my opinion one of the best things to have, I've put food, nails, rocks, random moss and other random stuff in them to keep it from going everywhere, I've used them to keep hair out of my face, I've put water on them and tied them around my neck when its summer and horribly hot, obviously you could use them as dust masks and one time I went for a bike ride in the cold without my gloves and I had two that I tied around my hands because they were so cold. And if you've got a runny nose, they can be used for that.

[@precariousjerd]

That's the nicest Dollar Tree I've ever seen.

[@mg5049]

I know jezz....so clean lol

[@mrpepperonipizza3287]

It's 2 am right now and I'm learning how to survive the apocylapse XD

[@TheReckoningBeginsToday]

Imagine that moment when you are in a survival situation and wish you had spent more than $1.

[@griff8858]

You're too realistic to be commenting on videos like these. LOL

[@Rockhound6165]

Imagine you're in a survival situation and wished you'd spent that dollar on something useful instead of downloading that Ariana Grande song.

[@boon5577]

I'm pretty sure that's this dude's religion

[@texasgun2731]

i would recommend spending an extra dollar for a BIC lighter. if youre in the woods and its windy or raining, only BIC lighters will work. ive tried lighting my cigs when its windy, those cheap gas lighters never work.

[@AntonGully]

Love it! I hope hundreds of thousands of people do exactly this. Nobody wants the cattle to die out too early!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Fair enough!?!?

[@SeRena08]

Who else wants to survive world war three but is broke 🙋

[@joEbOxErsvggyrl]

Razpberry I literally am here because of that lol

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

I buy some hurricane supplies from the DT. Cheack around all the one as in your city as different areas cater to different clientele. We have one near the colloeg so they have a lot of home goods and food. Same for an area that predomitaly poor. And one near a high school that has school suppliers and snacks

[@awesomefatkid123]

*covid-19 has entered the chat*

[@SeRena08]

Josh Christian LMFAO

[@guinevererodriguez3807]

Josh Christian I’m genuinely curious if the economy will collapse 😥😕

[@kurtjensen7264]

I totally would’ve bought the big can of beans.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Hahaha FARTING SURVIVAL

[@bussin9767]

I would have brought the roman noodles

[@timothyvolkers5343]

I can't believe that your dollar tree has real actual Oreos even the double stuffed my personal favorite. I just spent 3.50 at my local grocery store. Totally jealous, LOL

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Timothy Volkers lmao 😂 (Tims Takeaway... BRO!!! BUT... THE OREOS) haha

[@luckypotato6973]

Screw the Sausages - You missed the Oreos!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Lucky Stockdale Lmao Right!

[@timothyvolkers5343]

@@DropForgedSurvival I am so disappointed in you Chris so disappointed I might just need to unsubscribe.😡😄LOL

[@a.t.strock2960]

I posted a negative comment on now of your other videos, noting some wastefulness, so this one I’m gonna post a positive. The flashlight you chose is an excellent one. I have a couple myself, and they are really a good value. They have a carabiner-like clip on top, a brace to lean on the ground, and two light choices: focused beam and diffuse lantern. They take 3 AA batteries, put out a decent amount of light, are pretty durable, and the light lasts a good long time. Good choice!

[@barbaraness4507]

1:15 It’s been my experience that the “box cutter” is sharper that their knives.

[@eb8006]

Super flimsy though, you could snap it with two fingers

[@Caddowolf]

You should do a weekend challenge for the whole family. Whatever gear you like.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Frank Nolan That would be a fun one during Thanksgiving or Christmas Holiday

[@kirkchartier7141]

Agreed, I would rather you spend a weekend with your family teaching your kids the basics. Than a week by yourself. Besides teaching your kids will help us who don't know as much as you to learn or reinforce the stuff we know

[@Caddowolf]

@@DropForgedSurvival Yeah if the SHTF, you'll definitely be taking them with you so they need to know what to expect.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

You have went to the pet isle for a metal doggy bowl.

[@brittybrad]

It's over five thousand likes, can't wait for the video

[@benworkman177]

Chris, I like your fun stuff like this $20 survival challenge....however.....it is just that...fun stuff! At my age,(76) I am past the point where "fun stuff" can be even considered......you can do it and I will watch !😁

[@keeperofthegood]

Rice and Lentils is my first choice food as well. I would have looked for a container of cooking oil to add to that. 1/4th cup each lentil and rice and 1 tablespoon oil is about 450 calories (1/4th cup is about 50 grams of either lentils or rice they weigh out almost the same). One pound bag each equates to 9 meals in this respect.

[@andrewwolfe8742]

So just a few thoughts, I still have love for your ideas. Instead of the food you got purchase protein or granola bars and instead of the bread pan get aluminum pans. Reason is it costs less energy for the food and the aluminum pans arelighter and more plentiful for less money. Also stay with the water bottle and keep it filled, it would hold up better and be easier to fill. Just a thought please let me know your thoughts.

[@mem1701movies]

There were flashlights there with the red ring around the top. I got a few and love them because they run a long time on ONE AA battery! Also a lantern in the handle.

[@Jennifer.Boudreaux]

I would look for a good pot at a second hand store.

[@DerTintinfish]

love these! great to see someone pushing themself and getting out there and DOING it!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks Nate.

[@ajjohnson3700]

Can’t wait to see what this brings love these videos

[@rickjones6567]

I always pick up a couple of the wire mesh waste baskets. Cut a small hole in the bottom, insert a funnel made of wire or even the top of a soda bottle and tie the baskets together. Make good crawfish/minnow traps.

[@christinepalola5148]

Rick Jones awesome idea!

[@josephkrestan3093]

I see you brought the brains of the family with you!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Haha 😆

[@nerdgasm0332]

Living in the uk it's weird as hell seeing a dollar/pound shop selling pocket knives, we think a butter knife is an offensive weapon lmao

[@DropForgedSurvival]

UK 🇬🇧 Has awesome things things about it. I loved living there. But some of the laws are asinine

[@nerdgasm0332]

DropForgedSurvival very true

[@christinepalola5148]

Nerdgasm 03 I feel sorry for the UK sometimes except now Brexit!

[@kerryflemming5993]

I can’t believe you can’t even buy melatonin without a ‘script...

[@woomeebly]

Fun fact: I actually once did Jury duty at a court case where a man stabbed his cousin with a butter knife!!!

[@JAB671]

I came across that same paracord at my local Dollar Tree the other day. They had a couple of colors - black, maybe yellow ant the teal you showed. I went with the teal. I'm sure it isn't 550 but does it really have to be that strong? I'm sure it is plenty strong. The thing is I have bought so-called paracord at places like Home Depot and instead of individual, inner strands it has a core made of loose, nylon 'fuzzy' fibers that aren't much use and the ends of the cordage don'y melt to seal very cleanly. Not knowing what to expect I cut one end off the Dollar Tree paracord and was pleased to see it actually has seven, individual inner strands.

[@rosestewart1606]

Instead of the shower curtain I would have bought a flannel back table cloth for a shelter if you don't have tarps there. The table cloths are tough. And for cooking pots I would have bought things in cans then used the cans for a lot and lid...in many sizes.

[@lindah6954]

May 6, 2020 and you know what is happening. You gave me some good ideas. I bet if done right I could fry food on those cook top covers. The cheap plastic party table cloths are bigger then the shower curtain. Make a rain cover for a shelter.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Enjoy our entire $20 challenge playlist

[@2Ryled]

I've never seen DT isles so full. Mine always looks ransacked no matter what.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Yeah i know

[@cynthiaweathers6979]

I would have bought a canned ham or something to season those beans.

[@yubiman_]

Mad lad he actually did it, found this channel by chance a while ago and I’m glad I did got me into camping. Thanks a lot!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Haha 😆

[@delightfullydeanna]

I believe most dollar trees have metal dog bowls. Check out that area next time you go! :)

[@dablocishot77]

Overpriced salad and a cup of coffee lol. I feel you on that. Food costs too much nowadays.

[@santiagorasas5107]

YOU INSPIRED ME TO MAKE MY SURVIVAL KIT!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Awesome man

[@MrCapano]

I am so EXCITED I really hope it gets enough likes

[@DropForgedSurvival]

We definitely did and the FIRST EPISODE airs tonight

[@MrCapano]

Yay

[@AndrewsOasis]

I like that you are not yelling nonstop 👍

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Haha 😂 Thanks

[@emmalmao8854]

the yellow rice is a STAPLE in my diet 🤤

[@ladywytch129]

Mine too!

[@jessierobbins2321]

One of the most over look iteim is uncented bleech.

[@RyuzaTefuma]

Yep that'll probably be my first goto

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Dish soap. Actually get the pack of 6 sponeges and some bar soap. Works to wash dishes and a separate sponge for your body

[@kevinbaker6168]

You could have gotten some candles. They do well for both fire starting and light. I would like to see some family of four 3 day MRE challenge. Three meals per day, an entree, a side, a sweet and a drink for each meal, plus two snacks each day. You could give a dollar limit as to how much you can spend or a weight limit (light weight for ease of transport and storage).

[@thisisfallacious9463]

Wow, looking at the title I expected this video to be dragged out to 20-25 minutes long. Much appreciated for solid editing!

[@kingmax9741]

Instead of the Vienna bites I would have got a pack of chicken noodles

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Right on

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Plus the little chow mein, made by thee same ramen company, also has a plastic contain that it comes in.... Gives you a bowl to eat out of for other meals

[@megans.5729]

At the dollar tree in our area, they have tarps, just a thought :)

[@DropForgedSurvival]

We found tarps... But they were 4’ x 6’ . Just a touch small

[@surge3518]

Batteries come with that flashlight? It not, you may want to return something.

[@bluduc3108]

Vienna sausages!!! Hell yeah. Now get the beanie weinees and saltines and a moon pie!!

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Lmao 😂 Awesome! Enjoy the full series

[@dandelionwishes9842]

if you asked for a brown paper bag to put your items in you could use in for your Survivor Kit , maybe to put the brown paper bag in your fire 🔥? unless your Dollar Tree doesn't have brown paper bags $ 🌳

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Great tip!

[@ellenclayton5955]

That store is a wreck!

[@ten10_ten10]

Wait wait wait- I was expecting this to be a generic 20 minute video just glossing over the whole thing, but this is actually a whole series? That's a like and subscribe..

[@DoctorJenn]

Trade out those metal lids for a jar of peanut butter (also give you a second water container when used up) and that shower curtain for a paint tarp. And maybe splurge on some toilet paper. The bread pan will be good for meals since it's non-stick, even though it is aluminum, but since this is short term, it's good.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Interesting ideas! I have heard far worse! Thanks 🙏

[@trentontowe8503]

I've been looking through all your videos and surprised that you haven't built a bug out bag specifically for winter time I'd think it be an awesome video idea

[@garethbaus5471]

Based on my experience with dollar tree swiss army style knives I would have just gone with the kitchen knife and if there was one available some sort of sharpener, that thing will not hold an edge long.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Fair enough

[@dumpsterfire3214]

you can sharpen a knife on a smooth rock

[@garethbaus5471]

@@dumpsterfire3214 and I have done that.

[@ALL_OUT_OF_BUBBLEGUM]

Those bootleg Swiss Army pocket knives ARE worth WAY more than a buck. It's almost as dull as a butter knife when you get it, but you can put a decent edge on it in a few minutes. Same goes for the can opener - a little elbow grease and that $1 pocket knife will open cans faster than a P-38. Dollar tree also has (poured) sharpening stones and a few of them even have actual tarps (instead of shower curtains). They were only like 5'x4' so not big enough for an adult to lay down under, but at that price, you could easily get two, lash them and tape the seams with your duck tape. Oh, that lantern IS decent. You can't see it from the package, but it has a flat bottom to use on tables and a stand in the back of you want to angle it up for some reason. The past few years, Dollar Tree has had some impressive headlamps. For $1 ($1.25 now) they actually have a strobe setting and last time I checked, the $1 Ozark Trail ones at Walmart didn't. Dollar Tree also has jute twine (if you want natural fibers to blend in or be biodegradable) and really good wire you can make snares out of. The zip seal (sometimes Ziplock brand) bags are great not just for food and water storage, but for keeping gear dry. I have seen socks, t shirts, gloves, hats, scarves and gaiters at Dollar Tree that you may want to keep dry in a survival kit. They even have mini snack containers that are waterproof which you can store your matches and other sensitive gear in. Know what's nuts? Last time I was in a Dollar Tree they actually had mini backpacks!! It's like they WANT us to make Dollar Tree survival kits!!

[@marcbrickhouse1233]

I appreciate you, brother. Thank you for the video. I've got three kids and trying to make individual BOB bags for them that will at least give them a chance. These Dollar store options are great. Again, Thank you much.

[@blackgriffinxx]

He did pretty goods on his pick in that store. Did not get the pocket knife which was the smart move. As they break really ease . I would gone for the kitchen knife to. but you need to take a good look at them and make sure the have a full tang. In mine they sell the little danish cookies in the tin and some other snack in a a tall tins . I would grad those . 2 for one. They also sell glow stick 4 to a pack which i get for when the power goes out the craft section some time have tins in them along with some other things . that may be helpful. Glow in the dark stars to mark tree at night to help find you way foam board make a nice bedding . heavy foil can make a blow and cups add duck tape to make a water pouch . solar lights . petroleum jelly has so many uses. It may save your life in so many ways .

[@woomeebly]

I sprung for a card multi tool. Did everything it said on the tin and more. Still have it to this day. And you're right about getting glow sticks. If you're going to be out in the wild for 10 days or longer, something with batteries are not necessarily the best option. Besides, if you bought two bottles of water, one can be used as a lantern. Water disperses light over a wide area so you get better coverage. I put the glow stick in, the water acts as a coolant, slowing the reaction time of the chemicals, so you get more light for longer.

[@DanoG-xf7jb]

I'd love to see you out in the field with that crap lol. Good luck dude.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks bud

[@melissahollowell7255]

Hey you're in Texas! Hi neighbor! Trying to get ideas for my bug out bag in case I get stuck in traffic in I-35 for 3-5 days. (Fun fact--that's how it got its name.)

[@bruceforster3709]

The other neat thing here is that NONE of these items are considered by busy-body's to be preparedness or survival related. No dirty looks, or snide remarks. WELL DONE!

[@ambissing]

I love going to Dollar Tree but I would have grabbed two tarps, the red crazy glue, the 7 day candle, just the 2 pack Bic lighter, a container of oatmeal, the regular rice and lentils, 2 cans of spaghetti sauce because I can use it for cooking after, 2 paracord, bigger water, bandanas, folding knife, can opener, pasta, poncho, emergency blanket. That's also based of what mine has.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

My goal is to forage and attempt to grab wild food during the adventure. But I 100% get the point of more food.

[@ambissing]

@@DropForgedSurvival I sadly don't have those awesome skills except for foraging for berries 🤣 really good at finding those.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

I like this list! I'd switch out the crazy glue for a stainless steel bowl from the pet section for cooking but otherwise good to go!

[@alecaguillard6230]

Tbh half of my house is decorated bought from dollar store

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

How I decorated my aprtment

[@somethinggood9267]

Nothing wrong with it

[@reginastoltz5974]

Me too!!!

[@djssquibbs3295]

that's a great little hall for 20 bucks.. nice Fire Starting skills. those bandanas are hysterical

[@kacgifts]

I would of purchased another bread pan and use it as a lid. I don't trust the paint on the burner covers. Also if needed you can designate one pan for water and the other one for cooking.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

“This is Outdoor Momma” posting for Chris this week.. He is in the field now on his challenge but watch his updated livestream of the same thumbnail

[@jafiwam]

Almost have the likes! Don't forget to consume the liquid in that can of sausages. You are going to need the salt for flavor and performance.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Nice Tip.

[@naturalcauses1695]

Well you could say any budget was an over priced salad and a cup of coffee

[@bartekk6681]

Nice video

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

you can get lentils in bulk for 80 cents/lb at winco any time price

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Awesome!

[@damienlovestheoutdoorsandr6110]

Such a brilliant upload thank you very much.

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks bud

[@GloriousButt]

Been a year or so since I saw this channel. You look like you lost weight. Gratz man. And you're keeping up cool content. Double congratz

[@DropForgedSurvival]

Thanks alot

[@terrewilkins6820]

I got faith in you. It would be awsome to see you out in the field with that set up you got there

[@DropForgedSurvival]

T'erre Wilkins Im excited to go for it but a smidge nervous also

[@terrewilkins6820]

@@DropForgedSurvival most people do 24-48 hours, but you have honed your skills pretty good

[@ChrisvilleUSA]

@@DropForgedSurvival you have skills. Show us a video of you in the wild with nothing. You choose the amount of days. More then 2 tho. You can do it

[@wendybesse90]

This is such an incredible idea. Is this a trending challenge that I dont know about? Freaking Brilliant ❤

[@DropForgedSurvival]

I don’t think so. Some have done overnighters but nothing even close to 7 days