BIG MISTAKE!! Overnight camping in a tube survival tent

I spend one night camping in a tube survival tent & eating a 24-hour Italian ration pack.
This thermal & waterproof tube survival tent is not the best because the leave of condensation that builds up is unbelievable and not in a good way.
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[@mothernatureskitchen9214]

Dan do not let anyone criticise you for having a social conscience and looking out for your fellow man, it shows you have a good heart . Thanks for sharing the fire lighting, at least I am not the only one who struggles!

[@ruebencover5795]

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[@rassyconkerhead5548]

Yep, it's called having 'class-consciousness', as opposed to all those cnuts who worship the Windsor crime family and glorify the rich.

[@mattyfrommacc1554]

It sure does, one of the reasons I watch Dan and not someone else

[@SeanHendy]

Hey Dan - tinned food in ration packs. Those of us that are old enough and ugly enough will have had a lot of experience with the 'cold war' British army ration packs. I'm a veteran of 13 years service, and when I started, the ration packs had tins in them. This is how you use them. Using a hexamine stove, and a mess tin, you part fill a mess tin with water, and stand the partially opened can in the water. This is in effect a 'bain marie'. The boiling water heats the contents of the tin. Once the contents are hot enough, you pick up the tin and EAT FROM THE TIN. No washing up needed. The same goes for all other tins, pouches (unopened). You heat them with this method. THEN, the hot water goes into your mug to make a brew. This way the only thing that needs washing is 1 x mug and a few wet wipes should sort that out, again, no water wasted. The mess tin has only had water in it, though the bottom will need some cleaning from the soot from the hexamine blocks. I don't think I have ever seen any outdoor channel get this right. If you're carrying what you are living off, then you want as much of the water you carry to be consumed. Not wasted washing out pans unnecessarily. In terms of the survival shelter, bear this in mind. I spent all of my time in the army without any enclosure. A roll mat, sleeping bag, and a goretex bivvi bag and a poncho shelter overhead to keep the rain and snow off, most of the time, operating down to sub zero conditions, and weeks at a time. Any item like that shelter, that keeps the wind off, is an added bonus and would be considered luxury by most soldiers.

[@endurance8910]

only thing i never liked the thought of was drinking the water you just boiled your rat pack stuff in - boiled foil food pouch or tin & plastic water.......cant be healthy🤔🙂

[@tourcheverybridge]

you remember the “processed cheese” …. fook me that was rank!! 😂😂

[@nobby430]

1 cheese possessed,+ jam+ tinned marg on an oatmeal biscuit was food from the gods and 2 that's a massively overcomplicated way of cooking babies heads or chicken in brown. Just stick them on your exhaust as you are driving between harbour areas and they are ready for you when you get there 😉

[@davefromdevon]

@@tourcheverybridge I remember getting this in rat pack in cadets 🤮

[@Mellow_Wood_Hill]

@@tourcheverybridge cheese processed with biscuit brown, yummy.

[@andysdarwenoldandnew4729]

Me and my wife help to run a food bank in my town we noticed a big increase of people coming to us at the shop for help

[@1951woodygeo]

That’s it mate it’s a survival tent, it’s not meant to be comfortable it’s meant to keep you warm and alive .

[@richbuilds_com]

You have to scrape the top of the hex blocks with a knife to get some flakes if you want to light it with a ferro rod.

[@toolalingus]

You’re a good egg Dan, glad there’s still people like you in the world

[@christopherbooth1772]

Would you consider doing a supermarket version on what to buy to cook out and about thats all dehydrated or tinned ? Save a bit of miney compared to a ration pack

[@endurance8910]

Great idea 👍👍👍. im always on the lookout for good quick camping food -pasta pots , porridge pots etc. when im food shopping

[@christopherbooth1772]

@endurance personal used a few just hoping to see some different options One key thing i love is cous cous (spicy) takes up no space in pack but filling and fast tin of spam and you got a meal in 5 mins although not very nutritional haha

[@noodle9572]

When you were talking about the lady in the food bank I nearly cried. What a kind person you are. Have a good Christmas Dan to you and your family.

[@englishwoodsman]

I am going back this week I hope she is there

[@Badmoose64]

You're a good man Dan, always a pleasure watching your videos .👍

[@markcockram6254]

Good one Dan. You took a hit for the team by saving us £60 on foil. Thought you might have evacuated to beside the fire in your bivvy. The charity thing is saddening us all. It begs belief how a country like ours cannot look after our own people. Your heart is in the right place owd lad. Yes I for one would like to see you try the ration packs of the world......Sorry but I did chuckle when you couldnt light the Italian matches. They've sent their best strikers to Qatar..........I'm here all week! Keep it up marra.

[@JohnSmith-df4vb]

i would hate to be in a war and all i had to look forward to was ravioli and minestrone soup

[@rwbranger62]

Support food banks and keep talking about them as we need to keep people aware of the problem that the Tory's have created for everyone.

[@themoth36]

I think it's very good that you talk about these issues that so many face, I had to use a food bank myself so thank you. 👍👍👍

[@ZERO-CHEATS-GAMING]

Love a good honest review pal 👍 And the first 20seconds of you hanging out the tent admitting to a bad idea was comical 😂👌

[@botulf4908]

Keep at it mate! I'm loving these videos, as I said before this is the style that made you above other folk in content creation!!!

[@bobhead6243]

🐟😂🙂 , Those emergency shelters , you end up soaking wet , and freezing cold , how can that be good for anyone who is trying to survive , they would end up with Pneumonia !😔

[@masamishoultz6195]

I think it is best to just have a 2man tent and a good sleeping bag for emergency prep . Thanks for testing out these products for us .

[@T5Zplayer]

Reinforces an argument I have had with a number of people on YT. When I was in the forces I was taught a number of things through actual practice, especially in the Arctic. Space blankets etc are useful for an hour or so. but after that they are only good for keeping the wind and rain off for another hour or so. We used to hve a smock that had 4 big pockets and more importantly a poachers pocket. We always had food, first aid and I used to keep my bivvy bag in the poachers pocket. All jackets nowadays have eff all room for anything and think if it hits the fan your backpack will bail you out. Dont bank on it.

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Great video and good lessons for those who are not that way inclined. Always carry a lighter, lighter, lighter. If people can remember to carry their Ferro rod, they can remember a lighter. BIC lighters are so cheap and very reliable, even when wet I have one in almost every pocket, every EDC and every stove set up I have. Of course its better to have more than one option, but a BIC will guarantee you between 3000 and 5000 flames and may be the difference between a hot meal or not.

[@grizeldagrimm3698]

Love watching your videos 💖 excellent idea of yours to compare emergency ration packs from different countries 👍 the world would be a far better place if we all felt like you about helping others 💞

[@daledrakewriter4912]

Don't know if you will see this Dan but always keep some cotton wool buds in your fire kit, they will light easily with you striker and you can light the solid fuel from the cotton.

[@systemSkynet]

Chucking it all in one pot = Airborne Stew. Great episode dude

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

My hubby calls it a pot mess😂

[@systemSkynet]

@@mary-janejenkins9560 you have a cool name

[@ed7540]

How dare someone say not to talk about food banks!!!! You are doing a great job and your family should be proud of you for trying to help people, this world we live in is just too selfish every one is just as important as the next. If I see a homeless person I try and get them something to eat and drink rather than give them cash. You keep talking as much as you like cheers Dan. 🍺🍺🍺

[@concordep2504]

I agree and I do the same, I don’t give them money in case it’s wasted on drugs, alcohol or smoking. I know that addiction is hard to resist and so help them get warm food and a drink instead because they might not have the willpower to choose food over the addiction, not judging just know from family member experience that the addiction always came first.

[@bushcraftone7240]

thank you for taking one [1] for the team and showing us that these so-called [emergency-shelters] are just for extreme emergencies when nothing else is available i will exhaust all other options long before purchasing one [1] of these

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

You have a good heart and soul Dan! You are a good man. x

[@judeleo254]

Dan, you have a heart of gold, your wife is a lucky woman, don't ever change. Great video, note to myself, only sleep in a giant crisp packet if lost in the woods.

[@decone2674]

We prefer when u cook mate that’s what got me hooked on ur vids apart from the camping obvz

[@atcay81]

I can't agree more Dec One, me too. I'm not a fan of those ration packs etc

[@russellnapier1819]

All credit to you Dan, god bless you and what you do for other people. It’s so nice to see selfless people like yourself. All the best to you.

[@paulbroadbent5872]

£60 for that ??

[@daveormerod7426]

Did you say 60 pound ????

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

This reminds me of the time you spent the night in just a survival bag that didn’t go to well 😂😂❤

[@carrie2332able]

You’re so easy to relate to and to understand you’re just speaking out to the common man I enjoy your videos keep it up PS even spired myself and my daughter to go to the food bank and help out

[@ruebencover5795]

👍

[@acousticactivism2873]

MAKE YOUR OWN STOVE. Tin can or stainless steel bowl , used cooking oil , cotton cloth or rag for a wick , 2 logs either side to support the pot .

[@RusticAdventureBelize]

I feel sorry for the poor fish wrapped up in aluminum foil 🤣🤣🤣 like your sense of humor. Good job again 👏

[@johndoogan3712]

Hi Dan, one golden rule is having the ability to easily light a fire 🔥 or to light up a stove, especially in a bad situation. The humanitarian packs contain a flat pack stove with the smaller (green) BCB Firedragon blocks, using just one of those blocks would have ensured a rapid light up from your flint and steel. The green BCB Firedragon blocks are on eBay.

[@francisfisher328]

Top tip Dan don't smoke in bed and always carry a firextingush with you 10kg co2 or keep your piss pot close to the fire!

[@francisfisher328]

And don't forget your BA set so you can escape from your blazing tent.

[@rottieman347]

I think you'll find that the ration pack tins should be emptied into mess tins to be cooked Dan. Every soldier would be issued with their own set of mess tins/cutlery/water bottle and mug. The tube of condensed milk used to be a favourite too. Great respect to you for your unselfish generousity mate. Well done

[@mossychops]

Army Rations: Food Bank's and Universal Credit, Is British Forces Pound?

[@jamiemorgan4146]

One lousy Cherry 🍒! 😆 Me Mum would always give us that fruit salad after eating our meat. There was a lousy half of a Cherry that we all wanted badly. Dan, Imperial measurements originated in England. The USA kept the Imperial measurements and England went to the metric system. Celsius and Centigrade are the same. Just different way of measuring. neither are better. As far as the women in the food bank keeping warm. I do understand the food banks position, but it was your money. I’d have had no shame asking for some of the money back, so you could give it to the cold women. Here’s my other thought. I’d bet that the women was so far behind in electric, that it would’ve taken much more £’s to turn back on. Also, you know that governments love to hurt a person when they’re down. There could’ve been reconnect charges and fines.. Dan, it was a beautiful thing to do. There’s less and less caring in this world. You e got a great big heart Dan! 👊🏻

[@paulkennedy5021]

Wow! I had to rewind the video and check the price of that shelter. £60! What a rip off! For that money you could have a DD tarp or similar and survive in the woods like a king. Great video as always Dan. Always enjoy you chatting to camera. Good on you for the food bank help and volunteering. Yeah you could have just slipped that woman the thirty quid but you could see how handing out money at the food bank would get out of control and abused really quickly.

[@jimdixon3131]

When you give people money you don't know what they will do with the money. Beer, fags or drugs.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

I almost froze to death one nigh too in one of those. 2 nights in a row actually. Very dangerous.

[@englishwoodsman]

2 night wow that's brave

[@modestadventurers]

Sixty Pound will buy you a night in a travel lodge Dan and you get free complementary biscuits 🍪. Just saying 😋

[@andyventures6574]

Luke (outdoor gear review) did similar a couple of years back with the same thing kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-xhaWNo6dqiM0

[@momkatmax]

No wonder you had troubles. The view from the inside is the last thing a jacket potato sees before THE END. Potatoes do have eyes you know! My goodness, you could have set a cup and caught enough water for your breakfast cupper. There is no need for a shower or washing your clothes.

[@simonjefferson6618]

I Dan , I've seen your videos quite a lot but I am not very good with technology so I've just subscribed. Your videos are superb and you my friend well just keep being yourself and down to earth as you are.

[@richfield4405]

Unfortunately you never truly know where people's money has gone Supplying food does just that, keep people fed. I agree with the lady in the food bank, as soon as they start donating any amount of cash, the genuine people who are struggling will get out numbered by people who'll take advantage of getting cash. Keep up the support for them, giving your time up is very honourable.

[@everburninglamp]

It’s a relief to hear that even people like you get scared of things while camping 😅 The bloody chupacabra worry me the most. 😂

[@devildogsbushcraft7898]

I like all the fat that was on the beef. In a survival situation it's the fat that will be your best friend. Putting it in the soup is a fine idea. I would have done that too. Also, I would have crumbled up the crackers and put them in the soup as well. Soup and crackers, oh yeah man.

[@CaroleFrenchFox]

Yeah I get food banks not wanting to be handing out money. They are about helping with food parcels for people. If they had cash on the premises to help some people, they'd get dodgy bastards ramming the place to rob them. It was a great thing you did though.

[@rogerbond7811]

Unfortunately cash could be used to buy things like drugs etc. Not everybody is genuine like you.

[@wayout6092]

You should have given that lady the money, you directly helping another human being is better than anything.

[@darenkent6987]

Great video . Just a thought as it’s a survival shelter could you not lick the condensation to keep hydrated 🤔🤔

[@ulperformance4087]

Surely you realize that the way to get tinder to fire by ferrocerium rod or match is to get the an edge of the tinder to have multiple exceptionally thin shreds of dry material. Thin material has a lower start to fire temperature than thick material - reduced surface area/thickness.

[@francisfisher328]

She would of spent it on drugs ,what will you be doing Christmas day why not be at home with your family or are you playing a wood elf in the local panto?

[@francisfisher328]

Do they turn up in New range rovers to collect your hand outs mostly Muslim I bet?

[@bushcraftone7240]

it is half the price to purchase an F1 or F2 french army tent than to purchase these emergency tents it is also better to learn in advance on how to make a shelter from dead-fall wood

[@leemichel8199]

Problem is ,and I'm talking from my own experience, there are a lot of con artists out there who have good jobs and still take from the poor and send the cash they get to build there luxurious houses in there countries ,which is unfair for the ones who are genuine I stopped going to the soup kitchen when I was homeless for that reason .I ain't got 2 shillings to rub together but I would never give a penny out if someone was hungry I would give them food ,if they were cold I would give then a warm place to rest until they got on their feet .I think what your doing is great .the ones who need the help are the ones stuck in at home and can't get to places .it's so hard to see where to draw the line ..God bless

[@acimbobby]

cut it open and make a tarp out of it. Then get a fire going. I've seen them do that on some channels. A sheet of plastic at front lets the heat thru. Britain is a very damp place as we know. Good info for others just starting out

[@lesliehayton2929]

Have noticed at this time of the year in West Yorkshire fires can be a problem , think it’s to do with the barometric air pressure and the damp in the air , enjoyed it though the Italian ration pack didn’t do it for me , but I am from keighley !very best wishes to you and to you and your subs .

[@adrianmcgowan2950]

comming from an ex squaddie the ration packs are made to keep you alive rather than for taste

[@sergeiz.5815]

Sprinkle crackers on soup just before eating

[@iofiv8009]

Dutch rations for the win. I'm in the woods for the weekend with a couple of Dutch rations . Great variety, loads of hot drinks including beef bouillon. Can't be beat IMO.

[@seanmurphy6955]

betterm of giving them food m8 you never know if there getting drugs with money or not got it here over in barnsley pal

[@stevejones2477]

Bogeyman not getting me staying in my warm bed but do like survival tent.

[@MegaFirewalk]

you could have given the lady the money yourself.

[@jackdawe3010]

Dan, you have a big heart, well done and thank you, stay safe, Jack

[@ruebencover5795]

Well said 👏

[@mountainmantararua8824]

Hello Dan, from NZ, I have used the survival bag twice in a real situation. This may sound counter to what you want to achieve, but I put a slit in the back wall and open it up like the front wall, I then take some vines or long strips of thin branches and tie them together in the form of a mesh, making at least 30 x 30cm squares. I then take long fern fronds or thin branches with leaves left on and weave them through the mess this is then placed at the back wall, this will stop the buildup of condensation and at the same time stop a through wind. This has worked for me, and I have stayed dry. This has to be done about an hour before dark as it does take a little time to do but well worth the effort. On the subject of heating the tin in the fire, you were wise not too, I believe it is carcinogenic, also if it melts with the heat, you will consume it. When the cans are empty, I throw them on the fire this does two things, one, it burns off any food left in the tin and stops rats etc, from coming around your tent site, two, it quickens the rusting of the tin. In the morning I crush them and carry them out. Enjoyed the video. ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ 😀😀

[@exgtt2061]

Hiya Dan, been binging out watching your channel for the last couple of weeks and I really like your style. Takes some balls to camp out by yourself especially in a more local setting. I’m getting more and more tempted to try a stealth camp myself! Keep up the great work 👍

[@glennfoster5431]

You're a champion. So caring and thoughtful. Great videos

[@mainmanman9969]

You e stopped saying your opening catchphrase!! “Right Ello everybody… “

[@englishwoodsman]

Yep

[@francisfisher328]

Top tip Dan lite your fire in your tent to keep you warm and cook on .

[@oldmanolive6866]

“That just makes em taste worse” cracked me up that bit 😂

[@russmc3847]

Survival tent doubles as a tool to make water…😅

[@archeryman62]

Bad idea for an overnight camp, good for survival situations, guess water would not be an issue?

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

If you ever wondered why tents aren't made from 100% waterproof materials, now you know!

[@waynesallans9162]

Iv watched you now for quite some time and you are good sort of addictive ,,,,,,quality mate keep going lol x

[@Tom-wd5bs]

60 quid for a massive crisp bag

[@captainuk11]

Giant packet of crisps good one that

[@darrenstevens3549]

Great idea with meat in soup bud

[@robpetrie]

Nice one Dan! Love the videos and for me the food bank should of offered you the 30 quid back so you could of helped that woman especially as you'd asked them to give her the £30.

[@sparkyjackson8479]

In an emergency you'd of been OK

[@RaynarNslR]

You’re always giving it a go, that’s why I got out into the woodland so thank you. Helping others isn’t a bad thing and talking about it hopefully inspires others to do so too. Stay safe Dan atb 👍🦊

[@Domocantgetausername]

I think they assume you have a mess tin to put the food in

[@seanmurphy6139]

Great video, thanks for sharing. That tent was not worth 60 pounds.

[@justintime1307]

Have a friend who had donated food and blankets to cover ten people over Christmas and New year and has done for twenty years. This week she took up what she had picked up from the suppliers to hand in. A woman at the charity told her to take it away, they were not there to make her feel better helping homeless at Christmas. I'm absolutely astounded and enraged at that so called charity worker. It's not about her it was about the homeless having. Apparently if you don't give all year nothing is good enough

[@ruebencover5795]

If the dingy migrants weren't let into the country then our homeless people would have a place to stay

[@justintime1307]

@@ruebencover5795 don't forget the rented cruise liners around the UK with so called refugees packed into them. They are having several coach trips three times a week for shopping trips and their stay on those ships paid for them as well as food and spending money. Guess who is footing the bill. There are two on the west coast of Scotland and three in Edinburgh. I'd heard there are two in Newcastle and others around England. A friend drives a coach a few times a week ferrying these people around the shops

[@MaxRevitt]

Good vid man, clearly a kind guy and someone who contributes to society! Thank you :)

[@brettsfishingdiaries]

Hey bud, stumbled across your channel, im from Norfolk but lived in Mixy years ago for a bit, forgot how much i miss the accent lol... new Sub 👍

[@anniejones1839]

Thankyou for chatting about food banks and working people not managing. This is a real situation for many people. We cant bury our heads in the sand. As for your shelter brrrrrrrr, but preferrable to being under the stars with a blanket eh. Enjoyed once again..... Ps. Lighters would be a good idea lol

[@Tyler.i.81]

This guy is a nice fella

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

people want the moon. The best I have found for minimalist stuff is a 1 lb net hammock, 1.5 lb XL size reflective Tyvek bivy, the "Trifecta" from 2GoSystems, and 6 oz "envelope' around the bivy, made of 2 taped together heavy duty 55 gallon drum-liners. I use both a 1 lb buttpack and a 1.5 lb daypack. I empty out the packs, fill them with debris and use them as sleeping pads. This suffices down to 40F in just cammies. If I add the two 1/4 lb each Amazon bugnet suits, and the two Amazon 1/2 lb each "cut-leaf" type of camo nets, , the ensemble, worn as longjohns, lets me sleep ok at 30F., if I have the balaclava, gloves, 3 pairs of sock liners, shemagh, unlaced shoes. I wear wiggy's net longjohns when it's below about 50F, all of the time, cause they keep me dry. I can add dry debris between the bugnet suits and the wraps of the camo nets (this time outside of my cammies) and i can sleep ok at 20F. If it's cold, I hang the hammock just 6" off of the ground and kick debris under the envelope, so as to stop air from flowing under me. There's also the 4 stakes, tape, cordage and a 3x4 ft oval of clear PEVA shower curtain, for use with the one way projected heat of a Siberian fire lay, or the morning sun. It can add almost 20F degrees, for a few hours. A discrete Dakota fire pit can heat up rocks to be put in the footbox of the bivy, and they help 10F degrees or so, for 3 hours. Hot water bottles will do the same, for 2 hours. I good set of longjohns will add about 10F degrees, IF you dont wear them any time except for sleeping. They have to be kept dry. I carry them in the third drum liner, in case I get soaked. None of the gear is effected by its getting wet. All of it is useful in hot weather and it's all wearable as clothing. Not having to lug aroun 4 lbs of winter clothing is very nice. I dont need rainsuit, poncho, ground cloth, tarp, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad. So I save about 8 lbs over what everyone else carries in order to handle the same problems. Not having a hammock, bug protection, wind and rain protection etc, is a big mistake. out there, folks.

[@JustineeFre]

If you need help getting some of those rations I would contact C T Canadian trucker here on KZbin if you go to his channel you can find his email. Also ol Smokey on KZbin. They have great connections

[@marcomcdowell8861]

This is a good man here. Always looking out for others. Good fortune to you!

[@keeperofthegood]

word about the lining. You need it sustained over 177C/350F to begin to chemically break down. The internal processing temperatures are in the 150C/300F when the can is hot processed in factory (home processing is 115C/240F for 1.5 HOURS minimum. 2 minutes over an warm fire to bring to boiling 100C/212F is FAR less than that can has seen before you opened it.

[@chasdart7298]

DO NOT TOUCH THE TENT! I realise that you have grown-up in the era of modern, hi-tech, fabrics, but you were already aware of the condensation problem. You are, and aware, that you are sleeping in a plastic bag. It is a survival shelter, not a week-long camping tent. Stop trying to make problems.

[@BIGAL1973]

English woodsman flavoured walker’s crisp

[@Coopdundee]

❤enjoyed the video mate, Keith Cooper Campground host USA Eastern Sierra enjoying the part about the crackers

[@johnnyross3340]

Hi Dan , it's just another survival bivvy, ,,you won't have a sleep mat , a sleep bag , or nowt else .....so what's this all about ......???

[@robg521]

Food bank.. Giving help is great. Giving money is not the answer, [not to sound trivial or Callous but] it is the same principle as feeding the birds in your garden, the birds become dependant on it and the moment you stop putting the bird feed out they are then In trouble. So OK if you are going to do it be prepared to keep on doing it. [which is great if you are a billionaire] but as people have already told you, look after you and yours 1st.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

60 Pounds down the 'tube tent.' Possibly just using the bivvy bag would have been enough/better? Plenty of KZbinrs have been featuring MREs from one nation's Army or another's. There is no need for you to repeat THAT survey. YOU might just select ration packs you would like and tell us about them. Try to get ones that are still well-within their 'use-by' date.

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

you can't let the tyvek touch you, or it'll form a cold spot. Pull the hammock and a ridgeline thru the bivy. Pull another ridgeline thru the "envelope". The layer of "trapped air" around the bivy is what insulates you from the cold, wind and rain. I DO get condensation inside of the envelope, but the tyvek and the hammock see to it that the moisture never touches me.. Avoid the regular size bivy, unless you're a little Asian guy. and cut the rain flaps off of the zipper, or they WILL jam with you inside of the bivy.. Use a light to look for air leaks in the bivy or the envelope and patch them with tape. YOu can't let the envelope touch the bivy or you'll lose body heat at that point. Fold over the bottom corners of the bivy and the "envelope" and tape them into place. This creates a "mummy" configuration and reduces heat loss from your lower legs and feet.

[@darrenwebster2193]

Dan, great video as always. NEVER put a tinned food directly in a fire, even if opened.. The tins are lined with either lacquer, like inside a coke can or any that look clear, beans etc. or a plastic film.. this WILL burn and melt and give off toxic gases and ingredients into your food. Use a mess tin and dent the tin, pop it in.. once it pops out it's warm (not hot) Once it deforms it's hot.! Or open once warm (carefully!) and it'll be a hand warmer too.! But always in a mess tin with water, then use the water for your brew.. Saves wasted water. Anyone who's served in the forces back in the old days would tell you the same.. Old skool.!