5 lbs survival kit and some thoughts

[@n8mayfield]

Out of all the kits I've seen, I think yours is my favorite and very close to what I would choose for myself. Well done

[@windhamcabin]

Wow, thanks Nate! It was a very cool challenge. If you added a few more pounds of kit you could have a pretty bad ass kit for a full 3 seasons. Hope you have an awesome winter! Happy New Year. -Chris

[@GypsyRebel]

Thank you for sharing. Very interesting ideas. I always believe you should have more than one way to do something. Some people might point out that you have duplicate items but it never hurts to have backup in case one is lost or doesn't work. Thanks again.

[@windhamcabin]

You're very welcome! I agree completely and practice the concept of redundancy. You don't need all kinds of fancy do dad's. Have the basics and extras of them first! Take care and Happy holidays! -Chris

[@MITimberwookie]

I like how you emphasize items that one is familiar with and knows how to use. Perhaps the most important key to any kit.

[@windhamcabin]

I hope that people do realize the importance of know how to use there items! I can't help thinking people make B.O.Bs and such and don't really know what the things do.

[@jediknightofthewoods]

Love it! Completely agree with the sentiment around the 5 C's too. Very cool items and definitely a tip I need to employ with my FAK in keeping some boiled sugar sweets handy. Cheers and all the best!

[@windhamcabin]

+jediknightofthewoods We do all love our minimal 5c kits :) It lends itself to being bushcrafty and creative while we are out. But having to be creative would not be my choice in a survival scenario!!! hahaThe very first survival book I owned has been issued to everyone taking a hunters safety class in the State of Maine since 1972. "Alone in the woods of Maine". As a young buck I remember being very fond of the idea of making sure to pack sweets in my hunting kit :) haha Take care Paul and Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you, the misses and your beautiful new pup enjoy the rest of the summer! -Chris

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Well thought out kit Chris! I cant see any problems or deficiencies. This reminds me to have a look at my own kits!

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks bro! Alot of this gear came directly from my truck bag. It is a great challenge. Hope you are doing well over there! Wait, I guess I'm not sure where you are! Are you eastern or western??? Take care -Chris

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Windham Woodcraft I live in northern Alberta, Canada! Our winters are long and brutal. Take care-Ken

[@windhamcabin]

I thought you were out west. Ontario is as far that way I have been!

[@CreativeRedundancy]

Ty for sharing yours. I do have an item that is great to add. Balloons is a 5 in 1 item Signal( blow it up makes big signal like a flag and burns black. With flashlights makes good improvised "glow stick" by diffusing the light source so it can be see at all angles), container( waterproof) , waterproof fire starter and alarm system. Cheap , lightweight and multi use that takes up little room. I currently have 4 in my 5lb PSK. You can use arbor knot to seal it up

[@windhamcabin]

Great ideas! Thanks for taking the time to watch! Take care -Chris

[@MuskratJim]

Great one Chris! Good to see the hard candies and medications too. I've got to get one of those SOL Survival Bivys. A lot of guys had those in their kits.

[@windhamcabin]

Thank you Jim. The escape bivy is very nice. After watching Kenneth Kramm use one I said ok, I'll give it a try! I'm very happen with it. The candy in the fak is so nice to have! Thanks for watching -Chris

[@SHawkeye007]

Some great ideas there Chris, most of my gear is built around comfort and not necessarily "survival" as I'm never more than a mile or two away from civilisation, but it's great food for thought in case I ever fall and break a leg or am incapacitated. Will have to start looking into this! Thanks for sharing mate, ATB Shaun

[@windhamcabin]

+Hawkeye Bushcraft Hey, there is something to be said about knowing your area! I am only 7 miles from work and it is mostly city landscape from there to my home. Most of these items came from that kit. But having more urban based items in your vehicle just makes sense! I have a detailed road map of both cities just in case I have to take an alternate route. Thanks for watching Shaun, it was a long, and boring video lol!!! Take care my friend -Chris

[@wcknives]

Very nice kit items. To many time we view these kit videos as one kit fits all and that is not the case. As you pointed out in this video your kit was from items you had experience with and fit your skill set and also area. That is a very important point. I appreciate the mention.

[@windhamcabin]

+William Collins (WC Knives) Your kit was one of the ones I liked the most. I like your style :) I used many of the items from my truck bag to assemble this one. Really the only big differences are the actual bag, starting with the water bottles full and having a lot more food. I do feel very comfortable with all these items because I know they work! Thanks for the comment William. Take care

[@anselmoalliegro460]

I like your ideal and would like to know more about your compass. I'd also like to see room in your first aid kit for Cotex (large female), Bandages, Safety pins, Omoxin 500 mg, New-Skin Liquid Bandage or Skin Shield, Celox or other bood clotting powder, Bausch & Lomb Eye Wash, and Pepto-Bismol.

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks for the suggestions! the compass is a Alpin. I purchased it thru wildernessoutfitters.com

[@duanem3658]

Windham, you made this a more realistic situation. Add those things to keep you warm when the temp drops. That little bit of weight will make your kit much more adaptable.

[@windhamcabin]

Thank you my good man. Yeah, these items are part of my truck bag. And like you said, add the warm weather items and few other items and you are looking at a really solid kit still under 10 lbs. Take care -Chris

[@RoguePreparedness]

I LOVE those mini life gear flashlights. I have a bunch of those. You were able to pack a lot in there for it only being 5lbs! Some really fantastic ideas here, seriously. Great job! Maybe I missed it, but what is the brand of that bag?

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks Morgan! I guess I must have missed a clip while editing the video but the bag is from Walmart and actually stuffs inside itself. packs down to smaller then a softball. Most of these items came directly from my Truck GHB! so this is kinda a slim down version. Thanks for the kind words and support! I'll see you on the trail -Chris

[@fog360]

Awesome kit mate well thought out and very practical,Thanks for sharing.

[@windhamcabin]

+fog360 Survival and Bushcraft specialist Thanks Foggy. Most of this gear I have with me everyday. So you nailed it, very practical and comfortable! Thanks for watching this very long and boring video my good man! lol -Take care

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Great stuff Chris. I ordered those SOL kits and like to see what you did to it. I will go and watch your other video. I am redoing the GHB for winter right now and all these are giving me great ideas on what to do. Thanks Bruce

[@windhamcabin]

SOL makes great items! They don't give them away though! haha I have been happy with all the gear I have purchased from them. Full disclosure - Most of these items came directly from my truck GHB! And they will be going right back into it! Really the main differences are the book bag I use is a bit bigger, the water bottles (2) are full to start, I have 3x the food and an esbit stove with plenty of fuel.

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

It is a great starting point for a GHB for sure. I did get two Bivies per your recommendation. Even though I think they were $50+, small price to pay I think for something that will save your life. That I guess is my philosophy. Love the budget stuff, but it is all relative really. Now I need to get into the food for the GHB...maybe you will do a vid on what you do in the future. I figure most of the time, I am 20 miles from home, so in a Blizzard/Ice/Snow what would you take. You have similar worst case scenarios that I have.

[@windhamcabin]

+Nature Calls most definitely my friend! There are some items that you get what you pay for! And they are worth it! I will totally do a food vid in the future. I keep it realitively simple :) No 3 course meals in a snow storm survival situation haha!

[@windhamcabin]

+Nature Calls I don't know why I didn't think of it but I have that 8l ribs pack! That thing is tuff ass nails and super light weight!

[@Forestwalker111]

Good video. Nice kit, many good items and all well thought out. I love when people not only test the gear first that they may come to rely on but make sure to stress the importance of it on video. Awesome job there brother. Thumbs up! :) I too have that bivvy. After using the version one down from that one and having it fail me, just when I needed it,on a -4c hammock overnight! I quickly upgraded. Lol luckily I could get to my truck and take shelter there for the remainder of the night. Great video! Thanks for a good time. Be well my brother Craig

[@windhamcabin]

Awesome, thanks for those great compliments! This was a very fun challenge for sure! It really makes you think. Most of these items came from the bag I keep in my truck so they are very familiar! The escape bivy is pretty awesome. I found that it makes a big difference in conjunction with a light weight sleeping bag. And no big condensation problems! great little item for sure :) Take care and thanks for the great comment! -Chris

[@Forestwalker111]

+Windham Woodcraft I'm liking the escape paired with a jungle bag from snugpak, both about the same size. You're right about that!

[@RWM0000]

Well done, nicely presented.

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks for that! it was a fun challenge. Not the most practical kit but it would surely help out in a tuff spot! Take care -Chris

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

i love learning! i never thought about adding some suck-candies to my kit! great for diabetics or just morale!

[@windhamcabin]

+Renaissance MarineTV Hey that's awesome! Kinda makes it worth it when you can pass on a bit of info! The little candies are pretty great to have! Thanks for watching! Take care -Chris

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing, Chris!

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks Jaq :) It was a fun challenge and a good mental exercise as well!

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

I can see what why; Y'all have me thinking...

[@windhamcabin]

It is cool to have what you need and slim down on the extras but I still like to have all my fun stuff :)

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Great kit all the essentials and some extras especially the candy. Appreciate your sharing and your pointers. atb Opal

[@windhamcabin]

+Opal Preston Shirley Well Thanks Opal :) It is a fun exercise for sure! Take care and thank you for watching! -Chris

[@Screamingtut]

I would have put one of SOL new Heavy Duty space blanket it's 60"x 96" & 2.5 mils or get the SOL EMERGENCY SHELTER KIT which is the same 2.5 mil space blanket but has cordage and 4 light Aluminum tent pegs, compared to the Emergency SOL blanket which is 1 mil. also I would have gotten the larger 1 mil space blanket which is 60"x 96" vs 60"x 84". if you had bivvy plus the shelter kit and two additional Space blankets you could get warm enough. later

[@windhamcabin]

+Kristyanna Virgona All great ideas! Thanks for sharing. Take care -Chris

[@PennsylvaniaShane1]

Very well done Chris. Great ideas and bits O kit here. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Shane

[@windhamcabin]

Yesah! Wicked little kit! This was a fun challenge. Really makes you think! Rock on Workn' Man!

[@kan-zee]

Helll llllooo Windham WC !! Loving your Video-Intro !!Manly Man ....LOL Wow...you don't mess around with the Cordage. Pain killers in a drinking straw container, will not break up.Big Thumbs up on your well thought out Fun 5lb kit !!Cheers ;-)

[@windhamcabin]

haha, it was a challenge for sure! No real reason to limit ourselves to 5 pounds but it makes you think! Great idea on the straw. I will be taking your advice on that one, thanks! Take care man! -Chris

[@jeverettrulz]

well thought out and stocked kit. well played sir

[@windhamcabin]

+jeverettrulz Thank you my friend. This was a really fun challenge. It makes you think for sure. Take care-Chris

[@Alex9501950]

add superglue. best wound sealer for us guys who dont plan on doing our on stitches.

[@windhamcabin]

Great idea! Handy stuff for sure!

[@SuperSwitched]

It is amazing what can be packed if you have a limit. I sent you a PM with mine (it didn't make the cut) as it was never designed around a specific parameter. However, Chris' 5 lbs challenged showed where I can trim if I wanted to :)

[@windhamcabin]

+Switcher oh man, I missed that some how. I'll have to go check and see if it went to the spam folder for some reason. It is a fun challenge for sure. There is no real reason to have it weigh only 5 pounds, but it does make you think what is important!

[@SuperSwitched]

Exactly:) Your pack was what I thought when I saw Chris' video. The tool roll makes for great organisation but you are sacrificing so much weight.

[@jackwagon5134]

I highly recommend platypus bags for water storage. You've got a solid survival kit there.

[@WildernessWarriors1]

Great job and thanks for posting. That is an excellent kit and you are one of the only people I have seen yet to use a super light carry bag. Those outdoor products packable bags are great, and the new SOL escape bivy that is breathable is on my list of things to get. The main things I would change is a better light and the rolled up water bottle. I think you might have gotten a bad water bag with your sawyer mini. I have both the squeeze and mini and 5 or so of the sawyer bags several of which have been abused and I have not had a failure yet but I have heard of a lot of people having issues like that. Platipus bags are great too. the problem with the crinkled up bottle is that in the corners where is forms sharp edges they form pinholes pretty quickly because they are so thin. the other thing is that the threads don't mach the water filter. I am pretty sure that using that bottle directly on the filter was not your plan but to use a bottle where that is an option could not hurt. Tons of great items and I really like that saw, good size. Thanks again.

[@windhamcabin]

wow, all great points! I keep thinking about ways to tweak this kit. I should probably buy another roll up bag for the Sawyer. 2 bags would be safer then the plastic bottle. I was trying to do this with out buying anything though. I think I may have gotten a defective bag, I didn't abuse it but probably only got about 15 gallons tops before it broke. I also love this little packable backpack. It is light weight but suprizingly tuff. I wasn't thinking, I have the 8l ribs pack I could have used. I may try to redo the kit with that. The stihl ps-10 Is an awesome little saw. Professional grade and very light weight! Thanks for the great comment, Hope you have a great weekend! -Chris

[@newenglandfish1652]

Well done Chris...I like how you put a lot of though into it....and yes its only 5lbs.......again well done....Steve

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks Steve! It was a very good exercise indeed. It really is amazing how much stuff you can get into a kit this weight. But there isn't any real reason to limit it to just 5 pounds. But a fun time none the less! Take care -Chris

[@billyjoedenny]

great kit, gloves are important . i get splinters in my hands every time i go in the woods.. well thought out my friend.. ..bill

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks Bill. I aways try and have a pair handy! splinter can ruin your good times for sure. Your hands are pretty important! haha Thanks for watching. This was a fun exercise. Take care -Chris

[@701overland]

Sweet .. we used the same bag!!

[@windhamcabin]

+P701 Preparedness & Outdoors Hey! I didn't know you did a 5lb kit! How did you sneak that one by me??? haha I'm going over there now to watch! I will also add it to the list in the description! Hope all is going well over there to the west!!! -Chris

[@701overland]

+Windham Woodcraft no worries .. I added it on back of my other pack. It's basically just my main survival kit with the addition of a few other things. Our kits are similar .. although I couldn't get my saw in there. That packable pack is a good all around back pack. Your video was very detailed my friend ..

[@charleslarson3152]

My kit would differ slightly as I live in southern Arizona, but I think this just might be the best thought out 5 pounder that I've seen so far. In your med kit, add medical super glue and Cayenne pepper.....which will stop bleeding and disinfect the wound as well, and both weigh next to nothing. Well done Sir.

[@windhamcabin]

Wow, thanks for that great compliment! This was a fun exercise for sure! Great idea for the additional first aid! I could probably lose a bit of cordage and fit those items in easily! But I will add them to the kit for sure anyway! Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer way out west :) Take care -Chris

[@charleslarson3152]

Windham Woodcraft Well Sir, living in the deserts of the southwest, I have to modify most gear/kit advice because's there is almost no YT survival hosts who do NOT live in the woodlands back east. Example, ... access to water is taken for granted back there, so fire is usually listed as number one. Not here. Water is KING!!! There are hundreds of abandoned old mines out here so water pollution is a real concern and that's why I carry both the Sawyer Mini but also the Berkey Sports bottle filter which will remove heavy metals. And I always carry an Esbit folding stove and it's fuel cubes (burning at 1300 degrees) as compared to you woods folk, decent firewood is not always easy to find at all. And I simply have little use for a fishing kit.>;)

[@windhamcabin]

+Charles Larson that is such a great perspective. We have water everywhere! But as for firewood you would die without it here! 5 months of the year is below freezing :) last year we had 4 weeks in a row well below zero. Couple that with 4 feet of snow! I hope some day to make it out to your area. It is fascinating to me. Thanks for the great comments.

[@charleslarson3152]

Windham Woodcraft Oh I understand as I was born in Fargo ND and grew up in Northern Minnesota....or as I call it, Norse Hell!!!! >;-)

[@windhamcabin]

+Charles Larson hahaha!

[@johnlord8337]

10*, great effort. Watched all the the other EDCs, and then some more. I really need to get off my video (er a--) and get my

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks John. You should do a video :) Take care -Chris

[@SnowfogOutdoorsbushcraft]

You've made some really good points Chris. Great kit. Thx for sharing. Atb. Diane

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks Dianne. It was a fun little exercise for sure! We don't really need to limit ourselves to this weight but it really makes you think! Hope you are enjoying your September :) Take care -Chris

[@eaglescout8403]

Great video, thanks!

[@windhamcabin]

Thank you. It is simple in concept but this was a really good challenge! Take care -Chris

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

These are Fun To watch! Interesting too!

[@windhamcabin]

+Christine Lowery (BEACHCRICKET) Thank you Christine :) It was a good challenge! It really made me think! Good luck on Thursday Night Kick Off :) Take care -Chris

[@robbabcock_]

The SOL Scout kit is a great core item! I bought a few from Amazon for $17 each- I don't think you can buy the items separately for that price! I think you cover the basics pretty well. One thing I'd change is the water containers. You can get Survivor bottles for $10/2 that are roll up like the green bag you have but they're ten times sturdier, plus they fit the Sawyer without modification. Overall I think you have a great little kit.

[@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL]

Well thought out kit Chris!!

[@windhamcabin]

+SUFFICIENT SURVIVAL Thanks Chad. It came out pretty good for a first go round! Take care my friend

[@themiwoodsman7222]

great video Chris well thought out kit indeed , great tips from the knife to the first aid kit and for just under 5lbs you won't really notice it ! atb john

[@windhamcabin]

Hey John :) Thanks for watching my friend. The gear came from my truck bag mostly. It was fun to slim things down and try and keep the most important items for me. I hope you are well and that things are Moving smoothly over there ;) Take care

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Like your approach. Survival, as in discussing kits, isn't about trying to eek out remaining alive with a bare bones minimum. Planning to survive, IMO, automatically means having as much gear & wisdom, as possible, in given circumstances, to survive. To thrive. Yes, we all know the stories of people overcoming disaster with almost nothing. Normally, they are accidents where there is little to no preparations in advance. "Survival kit" automatically means pre-planning! Making wise choices, as in making water potable, for example. Your kit has 4 & you still came under the 5 lb challenge! Trim a few inches of cordage may allow addition of a Fresnel lens, for yet another way to start a fire. (Don't remember seeing one in your kit.) Stash strips of waxed paper (tinder) to bring your total weight up to 4.9999 lbs. :-) Thanks for sharing.

[@windhamcabin]

+Oldtimer Lee I always value your comments Lee. You are right on with the pre-planning. And some peoples experience level enables them to get by with much less. I just like to have options :) The fire items I have are a ferro rod, lighter, sparker and the magnifying glass on the compass. I figure 4 was enough for me. Of course in Maine there are SO MANY resources for fire readily available its crazy!!! Also water supply as well. Great idea for the wax paper stash! Thanks a lot for sharing your wisdom! Take care -Chris

[@UrbanSuburban010]

Awesome dude! Extremely well thought out. Take Care. Chris

[@windhamcabin]

Thank you my friend! I just watched your vid, and I loved it! I have a ribs pack as well! I didn't even think of it! You nailed it about the winter time as well. just the cover elements needed would weigh well over 5 pounds! But this was a fun exercise none the less! Thanks for watching. Take care -Chris

[@UrbanSuburban010]

Thanks buddy. It was a lot of fun and a great learning exercise.

[@EricOther]

That's a great kit you put together, Chris. It's difficult to believe that it weighs just under 5 lbs. I've always been dubious concerning the 5Cs kits, and I've expressed that sentiment in a few of my videos. It is a great starting point for a kit, but I would never go on a hike with just those items. Now this 5lbs kit challenge has been doing the rounds. I am equally hesitant to jump on the band wagon. I do understand the intention of this exercise. That being to assess what we carry and get rid of the unessential, while still having the basics covered. However, I see it as just that. A fun exercise. I am all about lightening my load, but I would never sacrifice what I consider to be important gear in order to stay below some arbitrary weight limit. I think that is important for beginners to understand. It goes hand in hand with what Marc from Scouting Free expressed in his recent video about the responsibility we have to less experienced viewer as bushtubers.

[@windhamcabin]

Well said my friend. I could not build a kit weighing 5 pounds for winter time in Maine. The extra cover elements alone weigh more then that. And having to keep a fire going all night just isn't an option in all senarios. But none the less it was a good exercise! Building around the 5 c's is a great place to begin.

[@ubique505]

well made video Chris...cheers from New Brunswick

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks my friend. Just a fun little challenge. I appreciate the support! -Chris

[@FSBushcraft]

That is a lot of great gear for under 5 lbs....I've been working on mine....planning to get a video done soon....

[@windhamcabin]

That's awesome Peter. It is a great little exercise really. There isn't any real reason to limit it to 5 pounds but it makes you think for sure! Hope you and the family are enjoying September so far! Back to school!!! Rock on Brother!

[@Rangersly]

Very nice pack and interesting challenge. I like your compass, with the mirror and lens. Could you tell me what model is this?

[@windhamcabin]

+Rangersly Thanks bro! I don't have the exact model. It is made by Alpin of Germany. I purchased thru the pathfinder store. It is very good quality. Thanks for your view! Take care and I'll see you on the trail! -Chris

[@shaneschannel9289]

+Windham Woodcraft Bought mine through Pathfinder as well. Very pleased with it!

[@shaneschannel9289]

+Windham Woodcraft Bought mine through Pathfinder as well. Very pleased with it!

[@scoutingfreegermany]

Well thought kit brother! Cheers, Marc

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks Marc! It was a fun exercise. I like the concept.

[@danielsmith2447]

good information and thanks for sharing. seems a little heavy on the cordage.

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

A good comprehensive light weight emergency kit you made up there Chris, but I would add a light weight and essential knife like a Mora Clipper, I think you got everything else pretty much covered mate, hopefully you won't need it bud, take care, stay safe, atb, Paul.

[@windhamcabin]

The izula 2 neck knife is really growing on me. I have owned it for about a year. Mike from mcq bushcraft used one for a long time. This was a very good exercise to try. I will always have a bit more kit then this but it is a pretty good baseline. Thanks for watching Paul. Take care

[@woodlandsnorth]

Nice loadout, 5lb would be a challenge, for sure.

[@82spoon82]

sawvivor would kick this up good if you can find them! scored one on Ebay but they are a rare breed these days, still the best thing since sliced bread IMO

[@windhamcabin]

I still haven't tried one yet! hopefully I will get the chance soon! Thanks for watching!

[@colonelchimp]

always good to have lightweight kit, most people pack way too much and end up leaving it n the car or at home , at least with a light kit, you may not have everything BUT...ya got something! is no good at home or in the car if its a 20 mile hike back to get it, how ya gonna do that with a broken leg or hurt ankle etc, nice to see some usefl items and ideas... cheers for sharing,

[@windhamcabin]

+Colonelchimp, Bushcraft, Survival and Prepping Well said Dave!!! You are absolutely right! This little exercise has yielded a kit that you have no excuse for not taking! at 5 pounds it really is the perfect hiking/ outdoor activity kit. Honestly most of this gear came from my truck get home bag. The only thing I really will change is actually starting out with water in the bottles and putting it in a slightly larger school book bag. Thanks for watching this long and boring video lol!!!

[@colonelchimp]

Windham Woodcraft hey...not long...or boring buddy, cheers

[@39camper]

Kick ass buddy, you got all the goodies! Like that sol bivi. No 39camper hooks? Shame on you, there the only survial hooks hahaha! Great video

[@windhamcabin]

ohhhhhhh......busted! haha I will be swapping in some 39camper hooks! lol Honestly I have some in my Truck Get Home Bag. Most of these items came from that and will be going right back in. The SOL escape bivy is great! Awesome light weight bivy with a bit of heat reflective properties. It makes a light weight sleeping bag go down about 10 degrees lower!

[@groov14]

Very well thought out,cant believe its under 5lbs

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks for the support!

[@shaneschannel9289]

Well done! I can't believe you got all of that under 5 lbs. Even though its much larger the bivvy and poncho alone causes your kit to kick mines ass. There is a vid on my channel if you would like to compare.

[@windhamcabin]

+shanes channel Awesome. Thanks man. I will go check it out for sure!

[@dylanwight5764]

You might want to invest in some Australian hootchie cord to replace your paracord collection. Hootchie cord is typically a 2.5mm (0.10in) braid rated at 350lb with a 3.5mm (0.15in) variety rated at 550lb. You can typically pack in excess of 100m of it into the space taken by around 15m of para-550 without compromising greatly on maximum tensile strength.

[@limpanmackan]

Great kit and great video. Atb / Marcus

[@windhamcabin]

Thanks Marcus! that was fun!

[@MountainRaider]

great kit Chris!well thought!

[@windhamcabin]

Thank you George :) This was a fun exercise!

[@Chromanoutdoors]

I think your scale is set to Kilograms...lol Thats a great kit for five pounds. Good job.

[@windhamcabin]

haha! it is amazing how many things you can fit! This was a very cool exercise. Your kit had a way better container system! haha Thanks for watching my friend! -Chris

[@tomritter493]

niiice kit Chris I think I'll have to try this with other gear see if I can get pass bare min. tom

[@windhamcabin]

+kabaruser Hey if our skill set determines the gear we need then your minimal kit is probably all you need :)

[@tomritter493]

Windham Woodcraft true

[@shortflim]

maxi-pads and duck-tape the pads work both for the female in yr group and for large wounds and tampons work for bloody nose and gun shots

[@marrngtn]

Good thoughts on your selection

[@windhamcabin]

+marrngtn Thank you very much! This was a fun exercise for sure! TAKE CARE -Chris

[@commonsensecamper]

Well done sir!

[@windhamcabin]

Thank you for that. It was a very interesting challenge! A good exercise to make you really think! Take care -Chris

[@descattysBushcraftbydescattys]

Good stuff 👍 Some good gear

[@julieschultz1326]

nice video i like the SOL package

[@windhamcabin]

+Julie Schultz Thank you Julie! It has served me well on many trips! Take care -Chris

[@jamesritchie6899]

I think a good knife is the number one survival tool in any kit. If all I have is a knife, I can build a fire, catch, kill, or dig food. I can make better weapons, and depending on the part of the country I'm in, even procure potable water. I can also build shelter. A knife is the only tool that gives you a chance to survive, even if you have nothing else.Not that a knife should necessarily be included in a kit. If you don't have a knife, and preferably two, on your person as EDC, I doubt any survival kit is going to matter. If your knfe is in a kit, and something happens to that kit, you're going to die, if it's a real survival situation.I disagree about the five Cs. They're all about survival. Survival is the sole purpose of the five cs. They have nothing to do with being manly, or having a good time, or anything else except survival for a day, a week, or a year. Many of the things in your kit are more about comfort than survival. They are not the same thing. A real survival situation is one where you are going to die, if you can't take care of yourself. or can't get help. This is why the five cs are so important, and are aimed solely at survival. Most kits are aimed at, "I'm probably going to be really uncomfortable for a day or four, so how can I be more comfortable." Comfort items things like Band-Aids, little plastic tarps, tiny plastic ponchos, pain pills, light gloves, coffee, food that won't get you through a few hours, bug dope, etc. The confort items won't last long, of course, but the problem is that while you have the five Cs, most of them are flimsy, and won't last long at all, either. The average survival situation may last only seventy-two hours, but betting your life on an average stay is not very wise.The five Cs are one hundred percent about survivability, not just for the two or three days you're almost certainly going to survive without anything, but for however long it takes. Long after all those comfort items have been used up, and long after all the flimsy Five Cs items most take have worn out. The same is true of anything that takes batteries that you can't recharge. That's a comfort item, not a survival item. A survival light is one you can recharge, preferably with a hand crank. Even a waterproof bag that is going to tear after a few uses is not a survival item. Such kits have nothing to do with life and death survival situations. They're for comfort while you're waiting for, at most, three to five days to get out of your uncomfortable situation.

[@windhamcabin]

+James Ritchie Why are you assuming that I don't know everything you just stated? And why do you assume I would use all of the items in this kit up in a few days? Why do you think I wouldn't take the 5 c's items out of this kit and put them on my person as soon as a situation arises? Why are you assuming my edc lacks all the 5 c components???? -Did you notice I have a full tang high carbon steel blade with ferro rod attached in this kit?-3 sure fire ways to start fire-a metal container for boiling water plus a ton of water carrying and purification items-3 cover elements including a military poncho and my clothing at the time-a ton of cordageThere are your 5 C's all covered and with redundancies. Now lets review-first aid covered-compass Navigation covered-candling device covered-signaling devices covered-canvas sail needle covered-cargo tape covered-cotton bandanna coveredhmmmmm......it would seem I have all the 10 c's in this kitplus redundancies in those items as well.-I have a few food items to help boost calories while effecting rescue or hunting for other food.-A convenient way to comfortably transport this kit.-Oh wait, that's right!!!!! The most important! Knowledge and actual experience! I have decades of experience in the wilderness with far less then what is in this kit! But if you are implying that I should leave it all behind and only take 5 items because that is all you NEED then you completely missed the point of not only what I said in the opening and closing of this video but you are missing the point of the challenge. Make a survival kit weighing less then 5 pounds.What if you are in an urban environment? What if you are not alone and the people you are with aren't experienced? What if you are incapacitated and that inexperienced person needs to rescue both of you with what is in a "kit"???? I have done extensive 5 c adventuring in very harsh conditions. It was fun, a real challenge. I loved it. But why the hell would you make things hard on yourself in times of desperation????

[@steveclark..]

A lot depends on where in the world you live and what season it is.

[@windhamcabin]

+Steve Clark well said! The environmental factors are huge! Your gear for the desert or the artic would be extremely different! Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care -Chris

[@newhampshirebound8551]

Thief!! I have the same bag I used while doing this offline at home. :D 3.8oz. Nice vid.

[@windhamcabin]

Haha it is a great little piece of gear! Thanks for watching!

[@bohemianmonk6222]

How did you roll up a plastic bottle?

[@windhamcabin]

Adam Seltzer Well, this plastic bottles is one of the very thin, cheap bottles. It can be rolled and unrolled several times without cracking. Since this is a survival kit it wouldn't be rolled and unrolled many times. Thanks for watching! -Chris

[@jerrybobteasdale]

I don't trust the crinkly bags as water containers. And water is one of the big needs. I think person should have at least 2, 32 oz containers for water. My thinking has been: keep one full, one empty, and the pickup has a big water jug. If I leave the truck for a trek, I top off the bottles and myself, before leaving. I live in an arid area.

[@jerrybobteasdale]

And yep, water is heavy. And don't fool around with condoms, and baggies to carry water. Your kidding yourself with those. Use good water containers. That's good weight.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Right on Chris, like it... Covered a lot of elements and nice and compact!! Did you through it in your truck when you where done??? LOL

[@windhamcabin]

+Central Oregon Survival Network haha! Full disclosure - Most of this was in my truck bag! And it will be going right back. Really the only difference is the bag is better quality, There is water in the 2 bottles to start and a lot more food. There are a few items I also have with me in the protection department as well :) Great to hear from you bro, I hope you guys had a great summer!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Right on, thinking you already had that one covered!! LOL Specially with your winter activities. Good stuff my friend, yeah starting to get caught back up on things, I think I maybe ready to make a few video soon... And thanks, been more busy then enjoying the summer, but can't wait for winter, it is may slow time and love winter camp... Look forward to coming back and watching more video Chris, take care...

[@thomaslinton1001]

How did man survive for the first 250,00 years without compass, flashlight, multi-tool?

[@jamesaritchie2]

I guess it depends on what you call a survival kit. There are five OUNCE survival kits on the market. One of the very best, The Henry Repeating Survival Kit has everything anyone should need to survive, and it weighs 6.2 ounces. I could do nicely with that kit for a couple of weeks, minimum. Probably a lot longer. Permanently, if I can also take along the items I always carry on my belt or in my pockets. Without a pre-made kit, a knife makes things a heck of a lot easier, but I don't NEED any items to survive for a good while term.. Historically, many individuals from many cultures wandered all over wilderness areas, sometimes for many months, carrying only a knife, a bowl, something to make fire with, a blanket, and that's it. How long is the kit supposed to keep you alive? For up to seventy-two hours, you need comfort items more than anything else. For long term, I'd want hunting, trapping, and fishing gear far more than any of the other items, except a steel cup. Five pounds of such gear is worth two hundred pounds of anything else. I would also ditch the hard candy. It will do a diabetic no good. For that, you need a bottle filled with real sugar. I'd also get a Platypus bag for the Sawyer Mini. It fits, and will last far longer than the Walmart bag. Anyway, I really don't understand the concept of a five pound survival kit. That's huge for survival, and small for what people normally carry.

[@windhamcabin]

Great input Richie. I think that alot of what you mentioned is 100% true. The only variable is the skill level of who is trying to survive. All the hunting and trapping gear in the world won't help someone with no experience. And they are wilderness living tools not survival tools. The original challenge if you will was to assemble a kit weighing 5 pounds or less. I wasn't going to purchase anything for this task. Just use what I had available. The items here are all parts of various kits I have used for some time. I am familiar with them and know they work. That is another important factor in a survival situation, knowing your gear. A person's location is another huge factor in what to carry for sure. If I am lost in my wilderness and I have this kit I am 100 % sure that I could survive easily with these items until rescued or effecting my own rescue. The hard candy would help a person with diabetes but that's not why I pack them. Thanks for the comment. I hope you and yours are having a great spring!

[@ihaulscrap]

Maybe extra batteries. Seeing as the tiny light is so small the batteries would also be and you'd still be under 5 lbs

[@windhamcabin]

Great idea! Thanks my good man! take care -Chris

[@jamesblack2399]

Could you tell me about that compass you have there? I will love to add it to my kit. Thanks brother.

[@windhamcabin]

You got it man! It is an Alpin compass by K & R. It is a Germany company. I bought mine from www.Selfrelianceoutfitter.com I'm not sure if they still carry them. \m/ Rock on

[@jamesblack2399]

website doesnt show up in engine search :( but thanks

[@windhamcabin]

+jamesblack2399 thanks what I get for typing before coffee! www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/Products.asp?mi=89270&itemnum=37375&redir=Y

[@jamesblack2399]

THERE IT IS LOL Coffee first always. Thanks brother

[@Ren4rd_o7]

Just a tip my friend, remove this fucking piece of metal that is suposed to be a security on your bic lighter, it'll give you a hard time to light it up if your hands goes wet or frozen, plus it'll allow you to light it up easier wich mean less use on the flint and less waste on the gas. Stay safe! :)

[@windhamcabin]

Darkrenard67 Thanks my friend! Keep on Rockn'🤘

[@scouttroop291]

work on your eye woh i thinking cooking ants or grass hoppers roll them in candy

[@moorshound3243]

No gun!

[@GAUROCH2]

horns twice un the very first five seconds…? I really do not care what your gear is …!

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

So when are you going to carry this. Most this stuff is in my day pack it is not a dedicated bag of items. That is why the Mountaineers mentality is superior. Just what you take for a day hike.