Are Dave Canterbury's 5 C's of Survival enough to keep you alive?

[@Tracy81258]

It’s not just the gear, but the knowledge of how to use them to their fullest potential. Knowledge is everything, the gear is there to smooth the way.

[@adaptablesurvival]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@oldsoldier181]

When I was in the Army, I went through an abbreviated survival class for the desert (this was right prior to Desert Storm). I very distinctly remember the instructor telling us you can have all the gear in the world, but without the knowledge of how to use it, its just weight to carry. The course taught us we needed little more than a knife, a compass, a lighter, and a canteen. Of course, the goal was to be rescued by other units and, the chances of rescue were greater for us-as we would have units looking for us, if that was needed. I also remember stories they told of expeditionaries in the Saharan desert, dying of thirst, with water still in their canteens.

[@Gunn4u]

Hey Paul , corp recommended your channel so here I am. Good stuff my friend. Will catch up on all your work and videos. Keep going 👍

[@kevinpappers4494]

Also here from corp👍

[@TheDavewatts]

I think some get confused and think the 5cs means five items and not 5 categories .

[@TonyPowers_Dirtbound]

The story of the pants brings a lot of joy to my heart

[@adaptablesurvival]

😂🤣

[@afternoobtea914]

I go by the STRAIT-system. Steel container. Top/Tarp. Rope. Axe/Knife. Insulation. Tinderbox (fire kit).

[@SDMountainMan]

Absolutely great video Paul I'm 57 been basically doing this stuff since 9 or 10 except for 10 years raising boys didn't do as much till I could start teaching them.

[@mskman83]

Corp sent me. keep it coming brother.

[@adaptablesurvival]

🙏🏽

[@rodrigocappato4207]

Nice topic! I don't leave the asfalt without the 5Cs as my minimum kit mentality. Greetings from Sweden!

[@chrissimpson6334]

Hunting season I get in the woods. Rest of time, busy. Always take these items, and too much more. Hard to stay minimal and lightweight. I thank you for this video.

[@craigscreek1]

The classes I took you were a part of were great, you have the ability to pass you knowledge along easily.

[@adaptablesurvival]

Appreciate you!

[@guadalupeskitchen3734]

Really good video. Welcome back.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Glad you’re sharing your 5 years of learning and teaching the 5 c’s.

[@adaptablesurvival]

It's all about sharing our knowledge where we can. I don't believe in gate keeping it.

[@andrewplaysoutside]

Great video, man!

[@adaptablesurvival]

Appreciate it!

[@hezwyman8634]

Looking good, old partner! The funny de-pantsing was quickly forgotten as that class wore on. Epic experience.

[@williamwimmer5473]

backpacking adventure gear is selling the same tarp (believe they were the OEM for bushcraft outfitters). They call it the MUST (multi use survival tarp), it's 80$ for the original 5x8 size and slightly more for larger versions. got one, it's a good buy

[@adaptablesurvival]

Appreciate that! I really like these tarps, so I've been wanting to get another one.

[@A_Homola]

You were one of my favorite instructors there 🤘🏻

[@adaptablesurvival]

You crushed it man! Glad I was able to meet ya!

[@davidlanders2671]

Glad you mentioned knowledge base. Without that, all the tools in the world will be of no use.

[@adaptablesurvival]

Exactly, tools are great but if you don't have knowledge or experience, it's almost like not having them.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Combustion: I always bring a bic and a ferro rod wrapped in a small pouch or tin. What ever space is left in the pouch is filled with waxed cotton, fattwood or pine sap and replenished with whatever I can find. the bic is easy, so you will usually see be practice my ferro rod skills.

[@00Klingon]

Even if you can't get out to the woods, you can practice quite a lot just in your back yard with a fire pit. Practice knots, ridgelines, tarp pitches, fire starting, knife skills, boiling water, cooking, camping in inclement weather. You can test it all to see what works and what doesn't and have security that you can just go indoors any time if you're in over your head. Perfect for beginners. Just get out there and try all the things you've learned so that when you do get to the woods or even a survival situation, you'll be far more confident in your skills.

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

I thank Corporal Kelly for introducing me to bankline. I like paracord for its intended use, but beyond that, it isn't an effective cord. I braid backpack straps out of it for awesome pack-ins. But used utility cord, binder twine or nylon rope for most of my life. Before I found KZbin.

[@TheRealJackOfTrades]

The 5 c's and a working brain are all ya need. The 10 c's are just luxury

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Pail , thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

[@genecaruso5506]

I learned most of my skills in Cub Scouts. I read all the survival books and watch dual survival

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

you could have 100 items in a pack, all the best of each category for every possible need in the woods, and that would not be enough to insure survival. the 5 "C"s, or even the 10, or 15 "C" kits are just to make using your information, and skills easier, and more efficient. I end every video ( or try to remember to) that I make with " the best gear in the world does you no good, if you don't know how to use it" having a pneumonic for remembering the items that will ease your trials is a good thing. I have over 50 years of bushcraft experience, even before that was a word. the real key is knowing not just generally the skills and use of your items, but the specific capabilities and characteristics of your gear.

[@thesheepstationcook8266]

Those 5 Cs are better than nothing - and it's only for 24 hours or so - and weather depending. Those 5 things are categories - cutting different knives, a saw, a hatchet, prepare for redundancy.

[@ShoeManReview]

Subbed per Corp Corner's recommendation.

[@Swish-Outdoors-and-Survival]

You and Jake were great instructors. Still are.

[@adaptablesurvival]

I appreciate you brother! You were amazing student and even more badass dude. Glad we met man

[@buckeyebushcraft]

I appreciate that man! You’re a solid dude

[@leighrate]

Actually its 6. Number six is calories. If anyone wants to argue that point with me, yes it will take you three weeks to starve to death but the reality is that you ability to carry out arduous tasks will degrade extremely quickly. Not to mention the morale and mental consequences. Its noteworthy that Ranger School always instructs student's that they should, at minimum, have a snack on them at all times, most military survival kits beyond the most basic have some nutrition in them so on and do forth. Most of those kits deliver around 650 kcal per day x 3 days. Almost pure carbohydrate usually with a minimal amount of protein and fat. Its not a lot, but sufficient for a normal reasonably well nourished individual. Its doesn't have to take up a lot of room, weight or be expensive. For example: 100g of salted roasted peanuts with give you around 600-650 kcal. Where I live you usually get them in bags of 250g. Add in (for example) something like a couple of Snickers and the brew kit of your choice yotal weight would be around 400 to 500g. Say about the 1lb mark in Imperial.

[@adaptablesurvival]

@@leighrate couldn't agree more. People always think they'll be fine with limited or no calories. Couldn't be farther from the truth.

[@SethAdams-d5l]

Knowledge and Skills baby !! Knife Skills Are Life Skills.. practice safety first, proper use keeps in the red juice.. other than that I can say hemorrhage control/stop, and basic first aid with a TQ should be covered and practiced too.. especially for newbies.. homegrownsurvival said that.. Carry On

[@robertbrannan9375]

The tactical cord you mentioned. I thought at first you meant 275 cord, that's kind of what it looks like. But with you saying solid core it makes me think something different. Which is it exactly? Thanks!

[@adaptablesurvival]

This is Atwood tactical cord. It's a solid core cordage.

[@robertbrannan9375]

@adaptablesurvival so ive looked at the atwood tactical cord (275) it says 4 strand core. What am I missing lol

[@Jed-q2q]

To me, the biggest asset is the ability to use whatever is hand to do what that something was not made to do. Be creative, it's fun. Need to carry water from the stream and your only container is being used on the fire, fill up your boot and carry the water back. Oh yes, filter it !

[@kevinedward1234]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@recall5811]

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[@adrianjagmag]

SAKs are multitools, maybe you meant knife based multitools vs pliers based multitools? :) That being said both the 111mm SAKs and Swisstools are pretty nifty though I also like my Wave :)

[@P_RO_]

I gotta go sarcastic 🙃 I'm sure glad my caveman ancestors had all this gear or I wouldn't be here 😛 On a more serious note, with enough knowledge and some luck the "5 C's" should get you through all but the worst situations as long as you're relatively healthy. Had to put that last part in because I'm not anymore, and many who read this will someday join me here just as unwillingly. Knowledge is the key, but not the way most folks think. If you don't know your environment and what it can do to you as well as provide you, all your gear and knowledge of how to best use it is not going to help you much. Never stop learning.

[@adaptablesurvival]

Couldn't agree more!

[@acbigal]

Are you going to be with my main man Shawn Kelly on Mastery Survival?

[@adaptablesurvival]

Perhaps...

[@taurota1554]

From Corporals Corner recommendation, thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@fortesfortunajuvat6782]

The more you know, the less you need.

[@erickmo1188]

Will the 5Cs keep you alive…. Nope. Knowing how to use them will keep you alive. However, this stuff is never for indefinite living off grid/survival. I think the biggest problem with peoples 5C interpretation is that they think it’s 5 items. It’s not. It’s 5 categories. For wintertime day hikes- my 5Cs are COVER: an additional packable down coat, a swagman roll, larger tarp, and two extra trash bags for barriers. Container: 48 oz nalgene (because I can boil water and stuff in a bag with me for extra warmth) and a titanium 750ml pot. Combustion is 2 Bic and a ferro rod. Cutting tools: Garberg, Laplander and Leatherman Wave because it’s a great backup and in a pinch can sharpen my Garberg. Cordage is always gonna be 50 ft of para cord. 100 ft of bankline. (Around 13 lbs) For me- I’ve tested this stuff and this works. For summer day hikes I strip this kit down to a fleece Columbia vest, a poncho, and woobie, two smart water bottles and a sawyer, a 350 ml titanium cup, a Garberg, a Wave, a BIC and ferro rod, and the standard cordage. (Under 10lbs). I usually throw in three tuna packets and two or three KIND bars. Plus some GORP so I have a meal for 3 days worth incase something bad would happen

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

This is quite humorous sir. There is so much BS being taught out there.

[@adaptablesurvival]

@@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense Bruce Lee said it best "Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless and add what is specifically your own"

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

@@adaptablesurvival much can be discarded from many these days

[@adaptablesurvival]

@@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense I would have to agree. Much of what we need to know can be learned from those in the past.

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

@@adaptablesurvival that’s right. We didn’t just invent anything other than a government controlled system of people paying taxes to, and being dependent upon, that same system. Problem is that all this bushcrap stuff is being sold to the ignorant masses as “staying alive” in the wilderness with almost no reality factored in. They’ll definitely sell you some kit though. Lol. Stay safe sir.

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

@@adaptablesurvival problem is most don’t know what is actually relevant and there’s no teaching of reality going on. This modern era bushcrap tv survival that everyone fanboys up to gets people hurt or killed. They don’t care because they will damn sure sell you some gear though. Most of them have zero experience working missing persons cases or get some low level SAR training to try and give themselves credibility. It’s just goofy sir. Stay safe.

[@RandalBowen-up8pu]

Corporal Kelley sent me.

[@ulbushcrafting6592]

F&ck the 5 , 10, 2 is one 1 BS. All that sh$t is for Beginners!

[@howardvarley8795]

Can I ask you how many times have you ACTUALLY been in a Real survival situation?? I’d guess none! So how do have the nerve to push yourself as an ‘expert’?? How can you ‘Teach’ something you have NO knowledge of??

[@adaptablesurvival]

@howardvarley8795 probably about as many times as you've touched grass or left the keyboard. Also, never have I once claimed to be an expert. An Instructor, practitioner, student... yes, but I doubt anyone is an expert on the subject. Many of the "experts" out there haven't been in the mythical "survival scenario" either.

[@hiramhaji7813]

Because the two comments below yours publicly say that they’re experts, and they’re all buddies. They all have an ax to grind.

[@hiramhaji7813]

@@adaptablesurvivalI was in a group and you were labeled as a expert, along with the other two below this comment

[@asmith7876]

Howard, are you suggesting that only people who have been stranded by shipwreck or plane crash or whatever are the only qualified people to teach? That would severely cut down on competition! 🤣

[@adaptablesurvival]

@hiramhaji7813 Well, Hiram... you know what they say about opinions? So in that group, it sounds like someone put the label of expert on me. I can't control what others say, label someone, or present themselves. But until you hear those words come out of my mouth or see me post that, then it's simply not fact. Appreciate you stopping by!

[@buckeyebushcraft]

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[@TonyPowers_Dirtbound]

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