Alone Season 9 Episode 5 RECAP: Why Did They Tap?

[@movingbreath]

Fantastic post! It's great to have these insights into the other people of the show and also give them a fairer light. The camaraderie between you all feels very genuine. On your question about the map, yes I would be very interested to see a map of your location and what was around!!! Thank-you! :)

[@SurvivalDoctors]

I’m glad you like it! I’ll be sharing bonus info on my upcoming newsletter! I’ll post the link on my Instagram next week!

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

Loved you on this season and really think your bring so much wisdom to the survival world. Love to you! New subber. 😊❤

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Aww thank you!!!!

[@alexj156]

Great video - enjoyed your commentary on the show and medical information. I would love to hear more about you and your personal journey that you were on. Thank you for putting these videos out and sharing your experiences and knowledge.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

That’s a good idea! I’ll post more personal journey stuff!

[@Downeastwaves]

Thank you Doc! Appreciate you sharing 👍

[@SurvivalDoctors]

My pleasure!

[@abigailspratlin-glamocic7469]

I appreciate your recaps. Would love to see you interview your mom.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

That’s such a great idea!!!!

[@gregorychaney7604]

Me too!

[@realcanadiangirl64]

Greetings from Alberta Dr. T! I loved cheering you on during your stay in Labrador. This is my first visit to your channel and I'm looking forward to looking through the rest of your videos. I saw a stomach bug coming when I saw him eating the beaver with his dirty hands.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Haha welcome! Planning to post some more videos once I’m back from teaching!

[@SurvivalDoctors]

First of all lye by itself is not a soap or antiseptic. Second, if it’s hot enough to hold, it’s not hot enough to kill anything as it would need to be 97C to reliably kill things. Getting as much crud off your hands helps but it’s 100%. Also, what hard wood are you finding in a spruce forest? We have alder bushes but no big trees

[@jetm5694]

Alone is one of our favorite show.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Right on!

[@gregorychaney7604]

Once again a great video! I really appreciate all of your content. What type of parasites can you get from under cooked fish? Anything like giardia or tricanosis? The thing you do better than any one is discuss medical issues. You really have a unique perspective as both a former participant and as a MD. Keep up the good work! Cheers from Alaska PS If I had a second tarp, I would most definitely rig it up for water catchment and storage. It seems like fresh water is an under appreciated resource.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Thanks for the questions! Most common parasites in fish are roundworms, flatworms, and tapeworms! Catchment would be great! Had a part of my tarp that I used for that :)

[@Downeastwaves]

I like them all! You videos are great, thanks!

[@SurvivalDoctors]

I’m glad! Sorry it’s be a lag! I’m in the middle of planning courses in Ontario and Alabama this October/September and had an engagement party to plan (so much work! Haha)

[@Paul41186]

You are awesome!!

[@philip48230]

Yes your comment about human excrement. All these survival shows DO NOT ADDRESS latrinesin survival. Would think t that there should be more discussion on latrines in survival

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Yea for long term survival they are very useful. Typically 3-6 ft deep (doesn’t have to be that deep in our situation on alone) and around 100m down stream or completely away from your water source

[@juliedustin1153]

One thing that stood out to me in the show he took the fat, before he rendered it, while he was butchering it and rubbed it on his hands as he mentioned his hands were very dry. I think that is when he spread it all over his hands he got sick. One small cut on his hands....

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Yea not the best idea. Alternatively he could have used the rendered fat or wished the oil in his hands with white ash to make soap

[@timm4499]

Vitamin A can be dangerous. I don’t recall the expedition, but they started eating their sled dogs and saved the liver for themselves. They eventually died of Vitamin A poisoning.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Yes! Definitely something every person should know!

[@lobopropredatorcontrol]

I’d like to see a video on how you prepared your food, the moss was a total new one on me.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Yea I feel like lichen was something that was a game changer for bowel regularity and feeling full

[@israelizzyyarrashamiaak766]

This show is why I gave offgrid a try. Kind of a way just to test myself and see if I’m pathetic western world spoiled or do I have done human instinct to survive. I was surprised how fast you’ll eat anything that moves. My snake phobia is on a level of such proportions I leave the room when they come on TV, I ate them sumbeaches fast 😂😂😂😂 seemed snakes were the animal available . I got a couple ducks and fish but snakes were a guaranteed good source and a reason to lose your bloody mind every dang day. 🤯🤯 Next self testing will be selected with more forethought into what can be foraged and hunted. Snakes more populous than grass was my personal battle. Being alone didn’t matter for me. I’m that way in life but being alone with snakes and wanting to sleep was hard. I stayed 38 days. Lost 11 pounds and some muscle. Bowel movements became a medical situation and ya know I legit “had to go” from the woods and to a laxative. My shelter wasn’t adequate - need work Food sourcing was meh - need to work on that. Darkness and snakes was a mental anguish. When I came back I slept in the bathtub for 6 weeks worried about snakes. Dreaming about snakes crawling on me 😂😂😂😂 snakes won. But I ate as many as I could.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

That’s an amazing accomplishment!

[@alucco22]

The subtitles for the medical terms are cracking me up 😂 "chicken noses"

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Lmao, autotext is one of my favorite things to read lol. Running joke on this Channel haha

[@Shomealiens]

​@@SurvivalDoctorslil hard for us adhd and hard of hearing folk though lol sometimes I have to rewind and figure out what the heck its supposed to say 😅 some good laughs so far though !

[@momrocks9971]

Great info once again. Thanks! After watching Woniya's last video I was wondering about her infected foot and also her tendonitis. I was thinking that you may have strategies to keep hands, muscles, and feet as protected as possible. She said she loved her boots, but maybe the non-stop wet environment and hypothermia were just too much? It is tough to imagine that she could keep the infection she described clean enough under those conditions with a limited med kit. I bet this would make for a good video topic. I also thought you would likely create a tool to dig for food when you got time (and maybe she will) - and consider just not digging in the shelter at all if it meant risking your hands and arms to that degree. Not ideal for the shelter, but I can't imagine losing the use of hands works well either. Also, she mentioned using the plastic water bottle to stay hydrated as she walks around. How do you avoid any nastiness from the bottle that would make you sick? It would melt if you add water while it is too hot after boiling, right? It seems like it would be hard to sanitize the bottle - even the first time after finding it. On Frozen, they all look miserable. If the sun doesn't come out soon it seems like they will all get pulled or tap. My heart goes out to Greg with PTSD. I also don't really understand his choice of a down sleeping bag. I know it may be rated higher for cold weather, but it seems like a more waterproof would be critical in that environment. It seems like they knew how wet it would be, right? He is an expert, so I know there must have been a reason he made that tough choice. Anyway, just ideas I am curious about if you find time to incorporate in your videos sometime or can comment briefly.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Such awesome observation! I haven’t caught up on frozen yet and I’m not sure what boots woniya brought but I imagine it was a rubber one. Definitely one that would be beneficial in the wet environment that they’re in. I would like rubber boots that have wool inserts so you can dry it out and dry the inserts well. I’ve used muck boots that have an insulated layer that traps a decent amount of moisture and really doesn’t hold a good R value in frigid temps. For tendinitis, you’ll need some rest, coMpression, cold compresses and anti inflammatory meds if available (like ibuprofen). You can tape or splint the problem joint to help stabilize it while you’re recovering (that’s what I do with my ankles and knees). I’ll definitely make a video on splinting frActures and taping sprains because it was a big issue on my location. Yup, boiling water in plastic would melt it some and you’ll likely get some plastic remnant chemicals in your water. You can try making a mild soap with white ash and fat or using pine tree to scrub. If there’s some reindeer moss, you may be able to soak it in the bottle to leach the acid which would have a similar effect as using vinegar as a cleaning agent but I don’t know what the pH would be. Mood is huge for long term survival so I’m curious how all these all stars fair.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Yes, I risked down with a gortex shell because I prioritized shelter early on but if I was on the coast, I would lean towards a synthetic or a combo like Juan Pablo

[@00ddvw]

Answers and Question: Content? More of the same- good mix so far. Looking forward to hearing thoughts on boredom. Former submariner here- never bored or claustrophobic due to busy all the time. Prob same for you, collecting food. Diarrhea? Bloody stool bad news. Question: If you were permitted to bring one prescription or non-prescription medication (anti-biotic, antiseptic, or other) beyond what you were provided, what would you bring?

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Haha if I were to bring one medical prescription out there for me and my medical history, it would depend on if I could bring one whole treatment or not. If it’s just one pill or one dose, that’s not really helpful. But a strong antibiotic that could cover most gut, skin, and urinary infections would be a nice safety. And yes I don’t think I was ever bored because I had projects :)

[@lobopropredatorcontrol]

Got to meet Jordan last year, super great guy. I’m hoping to get an axe from him when he gets them available. Been following Clay for years on his channel bow making and hunting, great content! Benjie was on a hunt with him in Florida and he seemed humble on the hunt but it definitely wasn’t how they edited for the show! Him and Clay was hunting in my backyard late season and was chasing a cat around ! He made a great shot on a doe! Really enjoy your content Doc, keep them coming 👊🔥🔥

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Awesome! Yes, Jordan’s awesome! He gave me one of his axe for a giveaway on my channel. Really jelly to see it go. Yea Benji hunts with Clay often! And thank you, please feel free to let me know what you want to see more of! Still pretty new at KZbin

[@lobopropredatorcontrol]

@@SurvivalDoctors I’ve liked all your videos I’ve seen so far, just keep them coming 👊🔥🔥

[@urbanoutdoorsman]

Hi Doc! Hello from Singapore! Thank you for your dedication to your craft. Was rooting for you and proud of your persistence on Season 9. Some question on this video: 1. Was it Fahrenheit or Celcius that you meant at 11:35? 2. Chopsticks - Would there be branches from trees that could induce toxicity if used as eating utensils? 3. To treat diarrhoea, what are some ways you'd suggest to improvise ultra carbon from campfire woods? As for the tarp use, if shaped into a deep bowl by placing it as a lining for a hole dug into the ground beside the fire, I would imagine being able to have a hot water foot bath at the end of a long cold day would be amazing for morale and foot health! 😉

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Hey! I have family in Singapore! 1. Misspoke, 100C 3. I’m sure there are more toxic plants than others but you should scrape the bark which helps and also use hardwoods or woods from berry/fruit bearing/nut bearing trees 3. I would not use charcoal to treat diarrhea. You will make yourself feel more sick. Focus on hydration

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Yes a hot foot bath does sound nice!

[@stevelawson6739]

Is Etvax available? Isn't actual Phase II-study ? So what oral vaccine are you talking about?

[@SurvivalDoctors]

I’m talking about a oral vaccine for travelers diarrhea :)

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

20:25 I’d appreciate more medical survival info!

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Teaching here: www.survivenow.online/lifeline-2

[@Shomealiens]

Oh no. 11 months ago and nothing since for season 9? Bummer😢

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Sorry Life got hectic but I’m rewatching it so I might do similar videos after season 10

[@Shomealiens]

@@SurvivalDoctors thats alright I understand :) and here is to hoping!

[@therealdeal89]

Which vitamin cannot be metabolized in the liver??

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Well many vitamins are metabolized/filtered through the kidneys. Namely the water soluble ones :)

[@bobmillar8718]

Why did this channel stop making videos??

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Life happened. Back on it!

[@lucassmith2332]

If stuff is good but, I would like here more with going crazy. What the contestants could do for a skin rash, stomach issues etc in the field. Constipation for example you can use a tiny amount of wood ash in water. Charcoal can help if you got the runs but, there's also certain woods you shouldn't do this with.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

I would not use charcoal in water or ash. There really isn’t evidence to support its use. For small scrapes you can definitely use pine sap after washing the wound well. It also can be used as a barrier ointment for some rashes. For constipation, I already made a video about it :)

[@lucassmith2332]

Your videos are great just looking for a channel that actually teaches/talks about survival medicine and really think yours would be perfect for it since you have actual real time events going on.

[@therealdeal89]

I was thinking vitamin D as a tricky answer, lol.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Fat soluble vitamins ADEK are stored in the liver, fatty tissue and muscles while others are water soluble and not stored and filtered through the kidneys :)

[@therealdeal89]

@@SurvivalDoctors TY. doc!! :)

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

all tapouts are for the same reason. They dont know what to take or do and can't stand the suffering, almost always the starvation. The only one who's had enough to eat, Jonas, had no problem with the "loneliness" that all these 'survival instructors' give as an excuse for why they weren't capable of handling the situation

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Yup those are definitely common reasons besides injuries. If the producers didn’t pull you for starvation, how long would you stay not knowing how long the other person would stay or if they got big game?

[@williamhoover1515]

What was your secret medical Item you added to your kit on Season 9?

[@SurvivalDoctors]

Salt, sugar, and rice to hold me over for 1-2 weeks if I got sick! I used it to keep my energy and performance up and to optimize hydration and add taste to my food!

[@williamhoover1515]

@@SurvivalDoctors Did you have a mixed special salt for maximum electrolytes? Micro levels of mineral salts for metabolism efficiency? Did you have a mixed sugars(Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose)? Special rice grain (brown or Triticale grain combo)?

[@DCTG]

17:14 Turkey Noses

[@naturewithandy7204]

Too much Vitamin A from polar bear liver.

[@SurvivalDoctors]

lol yes! That could definitely mess you up!