Best SURVIVAL Kit? GearPODs Survival System - REVIEW - Pre-Made & DIY, Survival & Emergency Kit

[@05Rudey]

Great vid, but one of the pods should have been made out of metal, to use it as a cooking pot if needed.

[@rogerspinks3142]

+FarcryDE & 05Rudey there is already a cook pot in the kit. Did you guys watch the video?

[@05Rudey]

Roger Spinks Yes I did watch it and I still conclude that one of the pods should be made out of metal, 2 is 1 and 1 is none if the tiny cup that's in one of the pods is damaged in a survival situation.

[@mr.peanut2096]

actually the pods are made out of material that can hold boiling water so if you suspend it over the fire you can boil water, or you can rock boil

[@almiraflores2948]

@Ultimate Survival Tips Lovely Video clip! Excuse me for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you considered - Lammywalness Your Dream Guide (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is an awesome one off guide for discovering how to get a a FREE Edt multitool survival tool without the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate after many years got astronomical success with it.

[@ricstormwolf]

There's just no pleasing some people.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Depends on the situation... I have a custom kit that I made in a belt carry pouch and on an old school military web belt with 2 canteens, I often throw the GearPods of Henry kits in my day pack and for a backup in my BOB is use the GearPods. For a day hike I will often pocket a BG Basic kit.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks for hanging in there. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care Joel! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

That's so cool of you to say... Thanks man. We are always trying to improve... I'm glad you like the layout bro! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yep... you are right... I just threw it in there for an example... I didn't want to chop up a length of paracord... and the braclet showed well... ~David

[@TrNdke]

That quality whistle you were impressed with is the Fox 40 Micro. It's my absolute favorite signal whistle. The Fox 40 pea-less whistle is the official standard referee's whistle for most pro sports. The Micro is even louder than the original. The same one that goes camping with me is one I used for years coaching roller derby. They come in at least 7 different colors and last forever.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good points... it's not for everyone... but like for me... this week was traveling and didn't need the shelter kit so I just unscrewed it and dropped the survival and first aid kits in my pad... easy breezy!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yes... you will have to go directly to their website for shipping to Canada. Hope this helps. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

It will work... definitely use the wind screen. I am going to be reviewing some cool bio mass stoves soon that are portable and use whatever you have to burn... to get water boiling quick..

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good question. Unfortunately many of the small kits tank out quick as far as expandability and unfortunately they have gaps. You may be better off building your own... I'll do some tutorials this summer on building your own kit. Hope this helps! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

It's called a Taut-Line Hitch. Very useful knot for tarp shelter building for sure! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks man! Gottcha! Honestly, when we first started, I could not afford much gear to review and someone at Gerber believed in my vision to be a new breed reviewer so they started sending me gear to review... So... that's why we are so Gerber heavy early on... Will still review Gerber gear but not as much. "In the industry?" not sure what you mean. Not in the survival gear industry... I'm just a poor boy, from a poor family... :) But I have have walked a 1,000 miles and have worn many hats.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

I believe so... GearPods customer service is VERY accessible. They will take care of you for sure. Good company!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Hi Cody. If you want one and can afford it... why not. It would be a great tool to have on scout trips and stuff.

[@jrwjryan]

Just purchased a couple of the Survivor Pro's as entry level kits for my grand-daughters. I had started out gathering stuff to put in a Nalgene bottle (as suggested elsewhere), but after reviewing the Gearpods line decided to start with the Survivor Pro's and build out from there with a quality EDC knife, Leatherman Squirt PS4, iTP (now OLIGHT) A3 EOS AAA led light, Frontier water straw, emergency whistle, REI storm matches, Esbit fuel, etc. Great review.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yeap... you can make it as long as you like using various sized pods and connectors. Sound like a good system for your purposes. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TheBoolio]

This was a great review. We just survived the Colorado floods and I ordered the wilderness kit today. Thanks!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good question... Coming soon!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! It really means a lot! Have a great weekend bro! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Ahhh... it's my new friend. Really like this knife. It's the 2013 SCHF10.

[@MavTheRealDeal]

Has to be one of my favorite iteams on your channel by far personally. Pleas keep up the amazing work. I am just getting into survival kits, bug out bags. I live in northern Ontario so stuff like this is amazing to have!!!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good question... there are links to the GearPods system in the Description for the video. ON KZbin... look below the video and click the "Show More" tab... I think it's about $120. Hope this helps.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yeah... me to. You are welcome. Take care. ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Ahhh... big question. I have several... you probably already know that... depends what situation I think I am going to face... If I am going into an urban environment I select different gear than if I am going out up on the mountain... you get it... I have a few favorites but always trying our new ones and replacing the old. Check out my "David's Every Day Carry" series... I will be doing the second one next week... I have a few favorites in my pack...

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yes... very impressive. Have a great night!

[@ShonHarsh]

Great review Dave! I was really happy to see that you reviewed this. Keep up the great work.

[@panosab]

The goal of a survival kit is to give you the chance to survive! Practicality is subjective and it depends on what someone needs, since it is customizable. Good review nice product.

[@blasterbomb2]

I have to admit, this really restored my faith in premade kits. I may just get one as a backup (with a few changes of course) but seriously this is quite a well thought out system, i'm very impressed.

[@codymountenay1796]

Hello David just wanted to say thank you I just ordered one for 22.99 in Canada hope I'm as impressed as you are thanks for the review keep up the hard work thanks Cody

[@kevinpatrickcarey3741]

this would be great for camping

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yeah... you got it bro! I agree! ~David

[@SignedSign]

to short comments lol.. so what I wanted to say was.. if it dont fit in your pants cargo pocket so you always have it on your person when your out in the wild, then its not a survival kit, then its a bugout kit as in something you grab when disaster strikes and then run for it, but with that said, it makes a great base for a bugout kit as little needs to be added if you wants to keep it as small as possible

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

The 2013 Schrade SCHF10. I like it!

[@stevesmith-ji6px]

you would definitely be squared away with this system. with all of the info you provided, i'm impressed. if they are water proof you could stash some and use them as small cache if need be. lots of options. great video.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thank you bro! Helps keep the lights on and my wife happy when I have to say up until 2 am editing a video. :) ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

I agree. Yeah... this could hold you over and be a great grab and go... until you have a full BOB! Good idea! ~David

[@21Brawler]

Reviews just get better and better...keep up the good work! And thanks for the tips :)

[@BunnyofLore]

Thank you very much for doing this. I've been very interested in the Gear Pods system but I don't have the money to test it right now. This was very helpful to see everything laid out like this.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Good question... I'll ask.

[@TheAucbared]

David. Thank for all the hard work and reviews. I look forward to seeing all your videos. Keep it up!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Welcome aboard! It's gonna be a great ride! It is a system worth looking into, for sure! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Understood... But when you start building a kit... I all ends up adding up in the end anyway... it's just whether you can handle the investment all at once in the beginning or stretch it out over time.... Take care bro! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Should be links in the video description. Or do a search online. They ship direct, world wide.

[@Gggggggggg621]

thanks for the review, this has got to be one of the most complete survival kit I've seen so far i have the bear gryls basic survival kit and it is missing lots of basic survival gears, thank you for the review

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thank you... takes longer... but worth it I think!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Indeed

[@darknightwatcher]

I even used the small container for a fish bobber and bottle fish type gear also. Great kit, get out and test it and add for your own area of the world.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Welcome aboard! Thanks bro!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yep!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

This one is pretty close. I have a premium military / tactical survival kit coming soon... maybe it will be 5/5 but it is pricey also...

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Funny... I did end up finding them... but after I tested the tarp system out... Good suggestion for sure. ~David

[@PeaceShree]

Really cool design and set up. Insane how much they put into the pods. Thanks for the info David.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Indeed!

[@angelolfc89]

I've got the basics bear grylls kit and honestly you can fit loads of stuff in them, added a small fishing kit, small basic first aid extra tinder (10 cotton balls) etc n more

[@Shiroiokami947]

You must have a blast trying out all the new survival gear. You definitely have some cool videos.

[@AppRemb]

Awesome review, this seems to be one of the best premade and redundant ones out there. Just ordered one from your review. Thanks!

[@steeltrident]

Your videos are extremely professionally done. I enjoy them very much. Thank you for your hard work.

[@semco72057]

That sounds like a nice system to have and definitely would be handy for camp outs, or emergencies.

[@AlexReyes-zb8jf]

Great video man and very informative! I've seen the gear pod logo around on some vids and the like but never actually found a informative review until now.. Definitely something worth looking into for a variety of applicaitons.. Thanks David! Good Job!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Indeed.

[@calebmorgan318]

best survival kit i have seen in so long and it is so compact that at first i thought it would of wasted allot of space but oh heck no this is awesome

[@Strum2223]

It took me over two years to build mine, + way more money than the $130 price tag of the wilderness kit because I broke stuff, upgraded and just didn't like some stuff. This is a good starting point.

[@maxzuschinoutdoors4868]

I know this is an old video, but I love your videos. They are so helpful and professional.

[@MAMAYAYALALARARA]

Thanks David I love the layout of your reviews! Keep up the good work.

[@punkbmx]

this system is the best ive seen in ages, thanks for the heads up. The video was awesome and although it might be pricey i think the value is well worth it. Its such a simply idea as well. I for one will be looking to pick something up from them

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

You betcha!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

YES! You GOT IT!!!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks man. It's certainly worth considering... Take care bro! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Yes... it's on the "Top 10" list.

[@Gladiusrides]

absolutely. the needs for survival from west cost to east coast in the us alone is vastly different

[@duffyduffyduffyduffy]

I asked for the backcountry kit for christmas thanks for this great review

[@TKDLION]

That is really cool. I might buy the empty containers to fill with equipment I have hand picked.

[@Rikjaard]

first time i watch one of your videos lad! and you instantly made me subscribe!! best regards from a fellow outdoorsman in Venezuela!! keep up the good work, lets show people not to be afraid of going back to basics :)

[@joelruppelt]

Finally! Man have i been waiting for this! Awsome as always! Keep up the good work bro :S

[@CriscoAtTheDisco]

It's a very good survival kit the tube are starting at 5.99 They have good gear replaceable gear I love it

[@patbrown5833]

I give the kit a five out a five...and also I brought this kit at scouts now everyone thinks I'm the best ever...you rock

[@RikthDcruze]

Guys this is an entire 'survival system' !!!! I love this !!!!! this one is REALLY GREAT !!!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

They would do well in a Kayak for sure. When do you kayak? ~David

[@steschumacher]

Really enjoyed the video, David. Brilliant work as always.

[@futuresonex]

That's a pretty awesome kit! I used to teach basic wilderness survival back when I was a Boy Scout, and something like this would have been great. Instead I ended up using a fanny pack with a couple of extra pouches slid over the belt to carry my cobbled together kit. It wasn't nearly as complete as that one is though!

[@davidabbott7673]

I agree. Best Survival Kit and you can still customize for your own environment. What is the measurement's of the kit/

[@Ghostginthree]

Well done video, I love that survival pods kit. I really like the way, you test out some of survival gear like the mini stove and explain everything well. Great job, keep it up. Love your channel.

[@MatoNupai]

Megahhypercat: Here in the Sonoran desert; there is not that much dead wood unless you want to deal with harvesting the woody ribs of Saguaro cacti. If you ever had a good fuel efficient alcohol stove you would understand alcohol stoves. Brasslite Turbo I D is adjustable, can boil or simmer by rotating the sleeve to open or close the air intake holes. The Turbo I D also has intergrated priming pan, and pot stand, and the stove can burn for an incredible amount of time in simmer mode. My Ultimate Stove is a side burner that can take tap water to 180 degrees F on 8.5-10 ml denatured alcohol, or a 208 degrees F at my altitude rolling boil on 12.5 ml's CCs. With it being a side burner no pot stand is needed. To effectively use an alcohol stove; it helps for the end user to understand how and why they work. Alcohol stoves works by vaporizing the fuel and burning the vapors. A friend of mine used my MAHALO stove at over 10,000 feet elevation at stampede pass. You can put fuel on a priming pan to warm up the stove and pot, or adding a ring of carbon felt or fiberglass wick around the stove and prime the wick then lighting the stove is much like lighting a candle. I know how much fuel was used because I start with 20 or 30 ml's in the stove. Bring the water to temp; blow out the stove and reclaim the unused fuel. Alcohol is one of the greenest fuels you can use.

[@LuisDiaz-lk9pf]

First time I've heard of this system. Great review. A lot of info. This is way better than the compact bag kits. It's great that you can customize to your own liking. I'm seriously going to look into buying this gear. Thanks again for a great review.

[@tonymason2875]

David, congratulations on another well done review. I may have to pick this up in the near future. Keep 'em coming, and thanks!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks man!!! You made me smile! ~David

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Thanks.

[@TheMonkeyFarted]

One nice tip to know is that if you have an old phone that does not run off of outlet power and you hear a beep beep beep sound on the phone when power is out you still have power in the phone line in the red and black wires. You can run small light such as leds.

[@kentuckydipper123]

Hey man, I love you videos! They are extremely professional and have helped me tremendiously!

[@Tigerling727]

Great review, I will be definitely looking at getting this, would be awesome to have if you don't have a bob ready, this is great system for a grab and go. Great review!

[@edhernunio]

Hi David, a great review as always, very professional. I was wating this video for a long time. i'm also waiting your instructional videos about knife sharpening and bugout bags. Thanks!!

[@investigator76]

Great video...when things start picking back up for me, I'd like to take a further look into this system!

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Wow! Iceland! I like the Henry Kit... review coming a lot. But it is almost $100 U.S. Most of the smaller pre made kits have serious gaps in what they have. I would rather see you save your pennies and get a Gear Pods or Henry kit... of maybe wait for my video on building your own... then see you buy a lesser kit.

[@davebrown1358]

Fantastic video, have a look at a clipper lighter about a buck $1:00 in Australia a bit more than a bic lighter about $3:00 to $4:00 dollars Australia & $20:00 Australia dollars for a metal body, both type lighters you can add new flints & refillable with gas . Hopefully to you From Australia Dave

[@GassHogg]

The line tensioners should be blaze orange. It would make them easier to find if dropped.

[@cameronmendoza5970]

This is definitely the best kit out there. thanks man!

[@illusionist881]

@coldsteelshelters small tins are for every day carry. Like an Altoids kit. This is for hiking / camping.

[@UltimateSurvivalTips]

Checking it out... thanks for the tip!

[@deltasworder1x]

I may possibly pick up the empty canisters. Being an engineer i love building my own kits. Lots of people have even commented on my school bag (condor 3 day assault) being upgraded with straps to a new battle belt creating a makeshift h harness. And as a result many have begun to take their BOB style backpacks to school based off the military molle/malice designs. I used to run deltoid pads on the straps but that became too hard to move around also security looked at me funny haha.