Basic Cold Weather Survival Training!

The Basic Skills and Kit to Survive Overnight on the Midwest Prairie in Sub-Freezing Temperatures! Natural Shelter, Food, Water, and Fire!
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[@craigrobertson6082]

One thing people often overlook is staying hydrated. Breathing cold air means you are using energy to warm yourself and this is added to the extra energy you're using to stay warm / moving thru the snow. People forget to drink when its cold.

[@vtbrian3252]

Keep your head covered by the blanket with a hole just big enough to breath out. Growing up in the cold you learn tricks

[@dommyboysmith]

Amen. I bring a gallon of water with me to work year round.. I'm still amazed at how ill finish the whole thing even on ice cold days. Working in layers makes you super thirsty, but most people just ignore it or opt for coffee, which just dehydrates you further. ✌️

[@Jaden48108]

I liked the way you removed the pot from the fire. I'll remember that one. As for your shelter: I'd be reticent putting myself in a huge tinder bundle with a candle inside. A person could be in the middle of a bad dream being chased by a bear or some ornery animal with bad intentions, knock over the candle and experience a bad outcome. Next thing you know you're waking up confused and in hellish conditions. As for an alternative I'd surround the candle with dirt or mud, or even rocks as a safety measure. I was badly burnt as a kid when a heater licked some flame to my cotton pajamas. Father had to roll me in a rug to put it out. Thereafter I developed a respect for flame.

[@tenchraven]

Agreed, the praire debris hut is spooky. Two thoughts though- one is that he probably did blow the candle out. The other is that while I normally toss and turn a lot in the night to the point of at least once a week I wake up with my feet under the pillows, winter camping I don't, I just curl up into as small a ball as I can and stay there. But by putting it in the jar like this, unless you roll over directly onto it, it is contained, this is a big old pillar not some little dainty tea light. The reason you use them in shelters in cold weather is a candle throws as many BTUs as you do, and farts less than a companion. (Yes, I'm looking at people who camp with dogs.)

[@Jaden48108]

@@tenchraven Yeah, I have a hundred pound pit bull who farts like the dickens. I think there's something to say about a dog fart vs a human fart. Dogs like mine have a thing about snuggling up to a human leg when doling out affection. Believe me, I know the difference. As for the candle, I'd feel safe with a candle lantern you could hang inside a shelter. I don't have one but maybe I should look into it.

[@darrellgoodman9585]

Personally i would rather use the chemical heat packs stuffed into your clothing at different locations you can get some that last up to 18 hrs especially in the tinder bundle .

[@claudeoverstreet8791]

Andrew, I’m going to put some of this training to use on January 15. Going cold-weather survival camping. I agree with the fellow who posted about the danger of the debris hut and the candle. Last year, late October or early November, I burned down a shelter in a course with Sigma3. I was lucky to get out of the dang thing. We had built shelters as a group, and this particular lean-to had been used for over a month. All it took was one spark from the body length Fire lay by the wind to ignite the dry juniper covering the roof. Thank you for another instructive video though. Always learning from you. You’re a great instructor.

[@susanp.collins7834]

My sister got her chin badly burnt when her sister set fire to her bib when she was eighteen months old.

[@denvercriss78]

Haha the old push-up heater....and one for the Airborne Ranger in the sky

[@Deezenutz27]

I hope all you good service men see the war on our freedoms here at home. Accept in this war the bombs are silent. Thank you for another bad ass video I can apply camping. 💪✌️

[@p_serdiuk]

Greetings from Ukraine, this material is very appreciated.

[@mountaineer5596]

Another good one. No bull, really doing it, nothing hypothetical, reality. I think you have established yourself as one of the true experts. Thanks for the education.

[@johnkline5930]

Timely lesson Andrew!!! It’s that time of the year again for snow and all the wonderful things that come with it! Great emphasis on clothing! I believe Mors said something to the effect that one should be dress accordingly to feel comfortable sitting by a fire at 2am… it’s your first line of thermoregulation!!! Many now days don’t dress accordingly because we traverse in climate controlled vehicles. They’re not thinking too deeply on the “what ifs”… Great stuff as always!!! Keep up the Fire and Happy New Year!

[@rythmicwarrior]

Good stuff sir. I like your pickle jar lantern. I started carrying a uco candle lantern years ago and it quickly earned a spot as a staple piece of kit.

[@genehanna3977]

I was just wondering how you been doing sir! I'm glad to see you're well!

[@davidjacobs828]

Happy New year major. WE all thank you for all your hard work, honour and integrity sir. WE all appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. 😎👍

[@StabbinJoeScarborough]

Great Job Major !

[@davidcarothers3311]

Yet another excellent/informative video. Rangers Lead The Way. 75th Ranger Regiment, Ft. Benning, Ga.

[@tenchraven]

Under the heading of "the more you know": match strikers contain red phospherous. When it is heated, it converts to the white variety. So if you use your one and last match, you might as well lay the striker (remember, LAST match, no more) with your tinder. The only time Willie Pete is your friend. Also, I thought my woods debris shelters of boughs and leaves were tinder bundles- your prairie version is nerve wracking! 😅 Thoughts: When actually in the field in winter, and I expect you do the same Andrew, there is an ignition source or two in the jacket, in the lowest base layer or a neck lanyard, and in the pants, plus the spares in the kit. Packets of peanut butter or cheese spread slip into the pockets are are mostly fat, so is ghee and (ugh) mayo. Oatmeal packs smaller than ramen. And doing pushups to stay warm at oh-dark-hundred is the difference between winter survival and winter camping.

[@markcoraa]

With the last match concept, I'm sure he would have used charcloth. Why he didn't mention it'd, can't say everything, address every issue in one short video.

[@darrellgoodman9585]

I thought the same thing about the shelter .

[@David_Carlile]

Is it bad that I watch this channel because I dislike it so much???

[@Northanteus]

@@David_Carlile You watch it because you like it but don't want to admit that to yourself. ? 🤣

[@David_Carlile]

@@Northanteus I don't even kind of like it. I actually watch it to see which other survivalist KZbinr videos are being ripped off this time. Some weeks are worse than others. I also only tend to watch survival videos to see what questions they are trying to answer that backpackers answered 50 years ago. I was heavy into survivalism until I got into multi day backpacking only to realize survivalism is mostly a very cheap, purposely more difficult version of backpacking.

[@denvercriss78]

Hooah Andrew

[@southerndualsport3827]

Good stuff! Glad the channel is growing! Thank you for your service sir!

[@prospero6337]

🎄The 2 things that terrify me the most. 1 freezing temps 2 no water solid video🌟

[@robertdodd9623]

I've heard a dash of cool water will help settle coffee grounds. If that works, maybe it will settle tea leaves. I don't know, but I may try it. Excellent video Sir !

[@GruntProof]

Outstanding

[@dalcassian9098]

This is my all time favorite video on this channel. Hope we get another one like it this winter!

[@KT_survival]

Awesome af! Quality content as always. Thanks for the tips and inspiration. Stay strong Andrew!

[@theodurbin8672]

Thank you again, sir. Most of what you present I'm either learning for the first time or being reminded & refreshed. One small point I can contribute: in the COLD acronym, you covered one reason you want Loose Layers. The other would be that tight clothing restricts blood flow, and makes you more vulnerable to frostbite. Cheers and happy new year!

[@patriotpop2436]

Loose clothing allows for dead air space between layers. Dead airspace limits air molecules from moving and transferring cold molecules towards your body.

[@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft]

Another awesome video Andrew! I’ve never seen a pot lifted out that way. Another thing learned. THANK YOU!!! 👊🏼🥾🏔

[@adamwilson6037]

Great video Andrew love the kits you make and how well you articulate the use of different tools and clothing. Ten Cs if survival. Can't wait for the next video.

[@deekelley891]

Happy New Year, Andrew! I so appreciate all of your videos and have recommended your channel to my grandkids! Thank you for all you do.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Happy New Year, Major. Caught me by surprise with the lavender tea. I have one of those match cases with the rod striker on bottom. I am glad you showed how to use it because they don't come with instructions or a sandpaper type striker like the UCOs. When at sea Cup O' Noodles were the most popular food item in the ship's store. Whenever we got them in an UnRep you had to be quick to get as they sold out fast. But all our fresh water had a thin film of oil on it so we had some extra added flavor. That is one cool shelter. Some of your fans would probably be glad to pay you rent to use it as a weekend getaway. Outatanding as always. Looking forward to seeing more from you in the coming year. Before I forget, I like the lengthier video format.

[@ragnarmjolnir9654]

I love these Sundy morn chats with you 👍 one of the high points o my week

[@petezahrbock9931]

Great video Andrew!! keep up the good work.

[@charliebecker9391]

I'm retired Military. Watching your video was reminiscent of listening to a no BS Training I grew accustomed to while serving. I'm 74 and I still enjoy camping and hunting. Your survival tips are very valuable and could save someone's butt in the event of an unfortunate, unexpected emergency while trekking through the woods while either hiking or hunting. Outstanding. Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Another great one Ranger!

[@crrristos1313]

Love these vids. Taking my nephews camping this coming weekend and temps are going to be near freezing so I’m having them watch this series to start their minds to be thinking properly.

[@colewiggins2955]

Another great video! Andrew never fails to bring the best content

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Happy New year Andrew. Excellent video, as always. The "more you know" concept is the golden key to so many things, but in a survival situation it's king. Well presented, easy to follow, and field tested, you do it up right! Thank you for all you do. All the best for 2022.

[@Skills2survive]

Another EXCELLENT video Andrew !! Keep up the great work !

[@mtfreeman800]

Outstanding video, great info, really enjoying your style of teaching.

[@renzoids]

Love how you actually go over the acronyms, step by step in the process the way we learn in the military. Awesome reminder for someone who’s been out a little while. Would love to see and hear your METT-TC before heading out on your trips. Love the videos.. great job.

[@malcoppock4255]

Great addition to the first one. Great knowledge and skills demonstrated what you can do and need to know to survive in cold weather.

[@traviseverhart9817]

I like watching your videos to prep me for winter camping and looking to complete a survival class in the next year or two.

[@murphymcpoyle1735]

It's hard to pick one favorite, but you're definitely in my top 3 of survival youtubers, and top 10 in general youtube. I wish I had you as a teacher or at least a role model when I was coming up, although, only in my mid 20's now so I still have a lot of time to put this wisdom you imparted to use. Thank you.

[@jerrystark3587]

Really enjoying and learning from your channel. Many thanks for the time and effort you put into each of your videos. Have a great new year!

[@benterwellen]

That Chai looked amazing, Great survival Video...Ty for sharing..

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Happy new year Andrew to you and yours. Love the videos keep em coming bud. Stay safe n be well, keep warm too.

[@johnburgin7478]

Good video. Even with the holes in the lid I would have thought it would starve the candle for oxygen. 20 degrees is a big difference. Always enjoy your stuff . Have a Happy New Year

[@canastasiou68]

Very educational, lots of good advice. All the best for the new year. Cheers Andrew

[@reginaschmid2657]

Great video, Andrew!!! Happy New Year to you and your family!! Great tips for a cold weather conditions!Loved that tip with the match method! And your chai latte looked delicious as well! Be well and stay safe!

[@boydman68]

Happy New Year!! I like how you take a shelter from a previous video and improved on it. Something you don't see much in bushcraft or survival videos is the constantly working to improve your situation like that. Keep it up.

[@dmtnw4480]

Thank you for sharing these use tips and how to for surviving the cold weather; great video and information

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Excellent cold weather training. Been waiting for the winter education. Got in a day of great training in the snow on the first. Several of your points came into play. Gotta regulate thermal temperature for sure. Great vids on your time off! Thanks again.

[@frankvega4993]

Man what a great way to start the year with another amazing informative video 👍🏼👍🏼 happy new year's

[@rogueraven7603]

Great video. Some places don’t usually get that cold and it’s good to have skills when usual takes a wrong turn.

[@adrianzara3852]

Happy New Year, Sir! Thanks for your great videos Greetings from Argentina

[@tom7o18]

Enjoy your videos, thanks for giving of your time and training to make and share with us. Good to see your subscribers increasing also. Your presentation is most enjoyable.

[@michaeldigiulio5602]

Andrew, you offer lots of useful, inventive and creative tips and techniques that we can all benefit from when using them. You answer the question “why should I do it this way?” when you demonstrate the technique and give the purpose/definition/description of how the technique works. That is excellent; most instructional videos/training don’t not answer the “why should I do it this way?” with as much detail and brevity you do. It it much appreciated and very helpful! Thank you 😊

[@MM-zs7fn]

Learned new stuff. Love winter survival. Hope you get some snow!😁

[@jeffreydrake4876]

Nice job! Very informative and filled with useful tips. Thanks

[@robbabcock_]

Great video! Nowadays yours is pretty much the only survival/bushcraft channel I bother with. Your videos are very reliably great, never a clinker! I have to say that over the last year or so your camera work, recording and editing have all greatly improved! Whether you got better cameras and mics, more of them, a better editing suite or all of the above the results have been outstanding. I can't wait to see what you can accomplish in 2022! Happy New Year and thanks for all the great videos you've given us over the course of '21.🙏🔥👏

[@bobelot6302]

Happy New Year!

[@byronwhite6561]

thank you Andrew. mad respect! also thank you for your service

[@knohultsurvival2024]

Thanks for video first day of the year ! Looks like the same temperature here in Sweden.👍

[@azhomeboy2000]

Your skills are expert level, no argument there. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@journeyman7189]

Awesome overnighter Andrew. Clothing is so important during the winter and the ability to either not sweat or dry it out if you do can not be stressed enough. Having multiple options for hot drinks especially if they give you some calories is so comforting. Your pickle jar lantern is excellent and Happy New Year to you and yours. Nate

[@jamesstanley4764]

Always great. I appreciate you and your skill. We are lucky you share these techniques.

[@scottanthony1616]

Andrew, thank you for sharing this video, a lot of good information to have, take care, stay healthy and God bless you and your Family always.

[@josephmacdonald6158]

Enjoyable watch, good clear information and run time

[@vvogt4252]

Brother, This is One of the best if not The Best Cold Weather Videos I've seen! Thanks for Teaching some Old dogs New tricks. Former Navy, A Salute to You! Fantastic KZbin Channel!

[@ericromer1430]

I dig watching your channel. I used to be a boyscout and love the outdoors. I think it's important to know survival techniques. Always be prepared is our motto. Thank you for the additional insight. Your a real Mr g.i.joe. keep up the good work.

[@thomasapplewhite8672]

Happy New Year to you and yours, Major! Another great lesson. The pickle jar stove was particularly inspired scavenging. I have shown the chapstick accelerant to multiple family members as a stealth firestarter. Please keep them coming.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Happy new year below freezing here. I sent a girl to medical aid...turned out she was too hot. Did not speak English had fainted more than once, she was flapping her hands, and talking excitedly to her co-workers. Multiple company job site. She was working in a cold production plant, and when she went in for her tea break she kept her warm clothes on.

[@jamesjackson4831]

Another great video sir. Thank you again, and may 2022 be the best ever! Boomer Sooner.

[@clayjohnson9498]

Another outstanding video sir Looking forward to many more this new year . Always forward rock steady sir

[@alexdarklord666]

I find this very educative and well explained! You are a great teacher! Thank you!

[@feralgrandad4429]

One my favourite videos you've done. You constantly surprise me mate. As Ex British infantryman (Paras) whos served with a few Indian & Pakistani lads I'm well aware of how great a mug of Chai is in freezing weather. Good to see you putting it out there.

[@h2hcamey]

Another awesome video! Bravo 👏

[@jeffmccausland3569]

Another grest video, Major! Thank you & Happy New Year!!

[@Hoppesno9er]

Another great video and a day early! Thanks again!

[@jamesquigley8628]

Thanks for the lesson. It is SNOWING here right now. Be Well.

[@herbsmith6871]

Happy New year my friend! Thanks for sharing more great info 🤠

[@deman2917]

Another great one. Keep at it Andrew.

[@louisball2300]

Another great video Andrew

[@apocosy]

I'd love to see a video in a more sparse/severe environment. Living on the continental divide in montana we have a bit less to work with at times...sage brush, scrub pine and granite. Your vids are a step above the woodland everyone likes to play in, I appreciate that, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@stuartniven2401]

Happy New Year Andrew! Thank you for all you do!!

[@shadowscout9872]

I can definitely tell you are the real deal. No fluf. No pound of bacon for breakfast. I appreciate your excellent videos.

[@cathydaniels8957]

I'm in Maine and appreciate these lessons. What was a hobby is now reality.

[@charlesmckinney]

Lets not forget that the Major is a master chef when it comes to Ranger Pudding.

[@gwpattrick]

12:24 and knowing is half the battle. Ha mmm. Happy new year

[@byronnorton9782]

Thanks for another good video Andrew, solid no nonsense info. I am always impressed with the efficiency of a Palmer furnace. I got caught out in a white out in the Rockies back in 2008 with only minimum gear while chasing elk out of a spike camp. I was above timberline when the storm blew in and the wind was brutal. I recalled reading about the Palmer furnace and backed into a rock formation and used my poncho and a candle. I went from near hypothermic to just chilled in only a few minutes. The storm blew thru in about an hour and I made it back to camp just after dark. A little knowledge made all the difference that day. Keep up the great work I enjoy learning from you!

[@edgarhilton136]

Another great video keep them coming

[@kendralynn2490]

FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for another great one.

[@charlesfaulkingham5599]

Thank you major! Great info.

[@wtr7]

Andrew have a great 2022. Excellent video. Thanks

[@chanevazquez3046]

What a great Channel. It never gets boring like other silent bushcraft tutorials. Learned a lot here.

[@dannyhorn719]

You always do a top notch job young man.

[@BruceNitroxpro]

John Kline , Great observation and reflection on the meaning of "warm clothing." Great ideas for heating the body and the surrounding area. Just a fine video. Yes, we loved Mors!

[@richardrocha702]

Great stuff! Keep 'em coming...

[@DonnieT652]

As always, excellent content

[@kalstreksandtrails7606]

Awesome video my friend

[@TressaZimmerman]

Great video. Thanks.

[@randyevartsjr4729]

Good video to start the new year. Thanks man.

[@alanrice39]

Outstanding video Andrew. I have a Ranger lighter lighter based o ur earlier videos. This summer I would like to see you do a open water survival video and a River/ lake based survival video. These videos are very inspiring. Alan R

[@terrycallaghan8269]

Once again an outstanding video. This is quite on par with the WX here in Canada 🇨🇦 we have been experiencing -40f temps. Keep the great videos coming I look forward them

[@williammoore4646]

Excellent video Andrew