Bug Out Training - Military Training Area UK survival dpm camo shtf UK

Using UK Forces Military Training Areas to Test old skills and new kit ideas for SHTF.
FILMED SEPT 2020
PAUL - NEANDERTHAL OUTDOORS / @neanderthaloutdoors9202
PAUL - SHOVEL RECCY / thelalzy
music by / kmmusic

[@will9603]

Watching this makes me want to pack my gear and just walk off into the wildness. Problem is I ain’t got a clue and probably last a few hours. I’m learning don’t start.

[@bigyin2794]

Belt kit survival priorities for SHTF/CIVIL CHAOS. Concept of use- a belt kit that you can have ready to go in a cupboard, boot of the car etc. A lot of belt systems derive from an operator embedded in a large military system, this system assumes no support and might be all you have if no time for organisation. Threats to life in order 1) hypoxia aka -other people 2) hypothermia 3) dehydration, dirty water 4) starvation 5) loneliness 1)Defence- disorientation navigation- first you need to move to safety and away from danger/ zombies. headtorch, map and compass, whistle to signal location, rally allies. a decent machete/large camp knife/small axe is a must to protect yourself during initial bug out and initial phase of breakdown rule of law. 2)Shelter- blade as above+ a small hand saw eg Bahco Laplander for shelter, defensive structure, firewoood prep eg stakes, spears, palisades, fuel. Decent poncho- water proof-most versatile piece of kit, wear it, make bashas etc, hammock. Bothy bag 2-man, wind and cold proof, very light, incredibly effective as instant wind chill excluder, stealthy or high vis rescue, heat with small tea light (with ventilation obvs). Use anywhere no poles or string needed. Small neoprene/ polythene sit mat (eg strong shopping bag fill with dry grass leaves etc, like a pillow) Protect from conductive heat loss when sitting. Getting a wet arse. 3)Water- collection, purification, storage. 2xWater bottles puritabs, Swedish mess kit. Use bottles/poncho to collect, Swedish mess tin to boil. Note boiled water inside bottle wrapped in clothing placed next to femoral vein (in your groin next to gentleman vegtables)= very effective Vs hypothermia 4)Food- pemmican, energy bars, brew kit. Fishing line and hooks. Snare wire. Knowlege of wild edibles eg mushrooms. 5) Fire- Ignition system- fire steel+ striker+ tinder, cigarette lighters x2 cooking system Swedish trangia mess tin system can be used with trangia or twig fire, large tin functions as Billy can over larger fire if non tactical phase. Essential when modern fuel not available. Water purification, hot water bottle heating, food cooking, making safe any small game, old meat, that might have parasites or gone a bit off. 6) first aid kit 7) Morale kit- a couple of dice, small pack playing cards, packet of rolling tobacco+papers. Sweets. Last item not to be underestimated, sharing, building a team, having a laugh = team cohesion, something worth fighting for, mutual defence. Friendship. Special friend cuddles. Babies. Regeneration of civilisation.

[@jeffreycoulter4095]

My belt kit: knife, 3 pouches of 3 each 5.56 30 round mags, advanced first aid kit, fire making/flashlight, canteen and cup, poo kit. But I've learned a lot from you guys.

[@daviddirom7429]

Your Tourniquet is for blood draw or putting in an IV. Same idea as the old school rubber tubbing. Trauma tourniquet is a total other bit of kit. C.A.T. Tourniquets usually the best, don’t buy anything cheap or plastic online, get the one with the metal U type clasp for the tension rod.

[@thomascrowder737]

You are a man after my own heart. So thanks for what you are doing.

[@NothingTooRadical]

Great video mate! Former Royal Engineers, gave me a nostalgia trip! Good to see lads getting out there and getting themselves trained up again. Wish I had a group to do that with

[@citypicker4449]

Expendables 5 UK. Been watching for a decade from the US. Here’s to 10 more!

[@mattfrancis4569]

great video and camo blends in nice there, love from Cornwall as always mate

[@GavTatu]

ahh good man !!!! lol, we took over a yank position, they left loads of crap, but we got some M16 mags, two bayonets and bits of sealed rations. my boss was well pissed off, so we got two bin bags and he delivered it back to their guardhouse.

[@Solaar_Punk]

Nice. Surprised you didn't find a couple of flat screen tvs

[@MoeElliot]

love the videos funky! never change. the smart ass in me has to say however that no one packs 200 lbs of kit for a 10 hrs in the woods like the Brits do!

[@stephendrummond7885]

Hi mate I'm ex black watch I love survival and bushcraft still cracking on so luv the vids it's great what you do keep em coming

[@danielmattison6057]

Great video nice to see you back Funky your right these are uncertain times need to be ready dpm all the way cheers mate 👍

[@shovelreccy]

nice one mate made me chuckle al the way through it was a good trip out . and i will curb the languge in future.

[@AZDESERTWRANGLER]

So good to see you posting a video. Hope things are going well for you. Art from Arizona USA

[@p.d1036]

Excellent! Delighted to see you back out and about! Great advice again.

[@Solaar_Punk]

Thanks funky. Great filming, especially the opening shots. Wow, can see how well the dpm works in the foliage at this time of year. Your man full on disappeared in the hedgerow, could only see his hands. You guys looked like a real unit out there.

[@DMAC1966]

I don't know...Three grown running round playing at soldiers...having the time of their lives!!! The lucky buggers!!!!!! DPM All the way ;-)

[@Andy-walkaboutnutty]

Fancy sneaking up on the army, videoing and withdrawing. I don't know what next? Hereford? Look out, funky's about, you'll be making them nervous 👍

[@OregonMikeH]

This was supper grand big D! really enjoyed it, Thanks Pal, .. M.

[@GillianSmith]

Good video Mr Funky; great to see you out. Really interesting, DPM worked really well. Many thanks for sharing. Best wishes 👍

[@chrissearle]

Nice one funky, got some good ideas from this one as usual. Cheers brother.

[@mcoppock214]

Brilliant, great to have you back.

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

Great vid Funk and great to see you out and about. Bring on the prepper meet 🍻

[@nodarkthings]

Good to see you out again Funky, looks like fun. Just what you need in these crazy times. Nice to see Neanderthal too. I did manage to buy a load of silver from that site you mentioned a while back....

[@gjs12]

Been waiting ages!! Can't wait to watch

[@johnharrison2826]

Great blog funky brought back all them orŕible memories of cold night and mud lol. All the best mate.

[@andys7733]

To your rucksack problem funky. Have you ever seen the British army. rucksack other arms. It's 50l it takes the plce day sacks on the side's and can take another one on the top. And there is straps for your roll mat on the bottom Ps. Thanks for taking the time to make great video's

[@bruceclark5627]

Good to see ya keeping it FUNKY!!!! CHEERS FROM THE STATES MATE!!

[@jonod1229]

great to see you being awesome as norm with what's happen with last yr and this yr great vid funky missed watching you being funky in the woods and being great as per and greetings from Suffolk

[@kjumper1]

Awesome video Darren! Good to see you guys out and about honing your tactics/skills. I definitely agree that DPM blends in much better than MTP. Good stuff going over yours and Paul's belt kit. Always test your gear and always make changes and modifications as you go. Take care buddy. Ken

[@PaulBuikema]

Yeah well done fellas. Can think of an opportunity to do that here. Good use of kit and wit, thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@benfoot4212]

Great vid, Miss your vids like this, Hope to see more in the future.

[@TreeDeepOutdoors]

Awesome, awesome, awesome! The day just got better, thank you Funky!

[@lemans1924]

good video, would like to have joined you but at 74 i may have slowed you down, although i may have stayed nearer the tree cover still have some uniform left but with a few holes, it was a honour great to serve the "Regiment"

[@BlesamaSoul]

Nice trip down memory lane for a lot of us there, no place names mentioned to keep your op sec! Noted the comment on the pack size between what you use now and the full bergan. Had the same problem and being of a similar age I am not keen on humping HGV levels of kit on my back anymore. So I go a Karrimor SF Odin 75ltr and it works well all year around, with room for winter kit/sleeping bag/bivvy etc. I also use the Thor as my go bag these days as the clamshell open up idea works well when you want to access kit end of the day without the dig deep sessions from the top! Anyhow, good to see you out and about and you never know I might pop down one day to say hello!

[@davidbrophy7988]

Good to see you back out and about big man enjoyed the video looking forward to the next one and I've sub two the other two channels that where with you so going to check them out from david in Scotland

[@carlkneller6480]

Amazing VT on every levels 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@mseo2809]

Great video Funky. Keep on keeping on.. If you ever get to Canada (Nova Scotia), We can show you some real off grid training areas!!!

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Great to see Paul back on his pegs Funky, he's had a shit time of it. I see the RP and Mod plod did a shit house job on opsec during the sneaky beaky patrol lol, good drills. I reckon you are looking more and more like Captain Price as the years go on lol. Stay frosty amigo. Cheers Moose.

[@markr452]

Great really enjoyed it dpm blends in so much better

[@Dustypilgrim1]

The 'oblong' strike pattern from the firing pin may mean the round(s) were fired from a Bren. They left an indent like that shown rather than the usual more rounded indentation.

[@shovelreccy]

I checked when I got home mate and they are from a been atb

[@deandunbar5159]

WELL DONE FELLAS ITS ALL GOOD TRAINING NICE ONE DARREN....👍👍

[@gordonpayne4220]

Darren two possible kit suggestions: The DPM Other Arms bergen with up to four rocket pouches and DPM tactical vest instead of shoulder harness on the belt kit might answer your questions. But hell its good to see you back!

[@anthonydunne295]

He hay,, he's back! Nice one Funky....)

[@lewiswhiston3408]

Funky where did you get the filter for the 58 pattern bottle?

[@chrisc6235]

good to see you back mate

[@tafflloyd6020]

It's great to see you back Funky, watching from Oregon, I think I got 15 years on you and I'm still doing the same just a little slower 😀.

[@billyandrew]

Excellent, got three of your vids lined up, which I'll watch, back to back, and chill for the next 4+ hrs. It's what Sunday afternoons were made for. Beers and scran on standby. Bliss! 🤪🍺🍕🥪😂😂 Was tryna think who you reminded me of. Donald Sutherland, the actor. It's the eyes mate...never still, clock everything.

[@robertpeters1446]

Glad to see you on youtube

[@rumpple4skin976]

right on bro a long vid love these stay Funky!

[@SurvivaLust]

Darren, I am pushing 58 years old and I pack with camera gear around 55 lbs for a normal excursion. It's good to see you boys packing the weight. I don't play with these ultra light trekkers they don't make sense to me. Cheers from the Smokey Mountains.

[@emilyangus7692]

Ohh! I saw Shovel_reccy's video, and was wondering when you'd put out your video! Keen to watch this later.

[@normanscout1148]

Over the years I've followed you this is the best video you've made a big thank you also to your comrades thanks again bro ♠️⚔

[@charobs3043]

lovely video mate ❤️

[@whitecompany18]

Top job guys ,looked like a great time 👍

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Good to see you are vertical lad.

[@whitecompany18]

Just laying low during this triple reverse psy-op bro, it's easy for me to get excited and run my mouth on social media about what's going on so I banned myself from the beginning. I didn't even give fb a " I told you so" I just vanished , but I will pop up now and then on a borrowed device to watch the important stuff ...hence I'm here haha , you take care down under bro, I hear you just got a bill to keep you locked down till 2023 !? Probably internet nonsense but there's usually a half truth. Hope you and yours are well mate .

[@bushlore21]

Awesome video!!💪👍🙏

[@3riverblades]

Good stuff brother, get after it !

[@HelensHouseAndGarden]

Great vid. Yes vote for dog biscuits with the chicken and liver pate! I always carry a couple of cotton wool makeup type discs. Pull it out and it's excellent tinder in an emergency.

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

" They don't like it up 'em, Funky"

[@333ridge]

Thoroughly enjoyable hour spent there good sir. Just texted a couple of the lads saying we must get out again soon. Looking forward to seeing future similar adventures. Regards from Eire.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Go on now.... ;-)

[@333ridge]

Ivor! Eh up mate.

[@333ridge]

Different channel! Nice one.

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

@@333ridge Yeah after The Olaf died I sorta lost my sh**.. Im back now and all is well. I even have a forum now. Link is at my channel trailer if you're interested..

[@aoifemolloy5437]

@survival ridge also in sh1tty ireland

[@vikingmitch4049]

Good one funky shame I couldn't get away for this one..nxt one definitely..see you at preppers..atb Mitch..

[@cookiemonster-tx2qe]

Funky where do you get the water purification 58 pattern water bottle from mate?

[@danthetourist]

Thanks dude, hope to see you all at the preppers meet

[@Spuddy-ez8hl]

"Speed of a thousand gazelles", haven't heard that in a long time.

[@londoncrew8860]

It's all about the DPM 😎

[@kelvynmoore4882]

Great vid Funky. Noticed you didn’t use the velcro option on your belt kit pouches. Nice touch. Velcro may be more convenient, but it makes a hell of a noise when you don’t want it to.

[@funkyprepper]

Sop really, only OK on section attacks on the battlefield lol

[@matty741]

So I've been in for 12 years. Had DPM for a few and now obviously in MTP. Anecdote for you three weeks ago in the woods of Essex helping out on a kids camp and one of them grabbed me instead of a branch she the jumped into the water she was trying to avoid lol. Anyway before she came past 20-25 people went past me without seeing me. I think it's all about how you use the cam. Use it right and it will work. Honestly in my opinion MTP is the way to go. Again though funky it's everyone has an option.

[@nellbrown770]

great video mate. cant beat dpm

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate greetings from spain

[@jamesklontz]

GREAT VIDEO

[@luckyjet3364]

At last...you been AWOL bud...nice video thanks

[@Ivarr.Bergmann.Alaska]

Tricked me mate.. thought you lads went there again..

[@iankiff4243]

Hi funky could you let me know where you get the signal flares from as could do with them when I do sea kayaking. Cheers mate 👍 stay funky

[@brianduffie8200]

nice job fellas

[@pjkdragoon]

Great Vid in Catmando Funky. Got to go on a weekend one soon, once knee better. But might go anyway

[@gjnezat]

Nice to see the DPM. I miss the woodland days...

[@brettkalbadogadventures]

Just showing whatever age you are that it’s just a number we all get outdoors and act like kids :) amazing video funky 👌 hopefully see you at the Prepper Meet

[@HelensHouseAndGarden]

Please send details. Need to connect with like minds :D

[@brettkalbadogadventures]

@@HelensHouseAndGarden follow our KZbin and Instagram we have 2 Kalba Adventure Dog & d1abl0camper

[@HelensHouseAndGarden]

@@brettkalbadogadventures Cool thanks :D

[@bigkev73]

Good video and I liked your and Paul's webbing load out. Any chance you can do a video on your main pack? Thanks Funky.

[@daviddirom7429]

Hi wondering what happened to Armoured cockroach?

[@Ronin6069]

Another top video. Re-kindled some old memories from training years ago on the plain. Thanks and look forward to more. Stay safe fella. 👍👍

[@dave_724]

I love Salisbury plain I’m from Yorkshire originally but now live near Marlborough I’ve always been drawn back to Wiltshire

[@christopherbishop5014]

Completely on board with you guys you can spot an ole squaddie miles off love to come join you just subscribed.

[@christopherbishop5014]

Ex British forces myself and around ur age born 65

[@aoifemolloy5437]

​@@christopherbishop5014 ty for your service

[@mcoppock214]

That Dom works soooooo well.

[@johnho2006]

Has to be DPM, quality vid, good achievement

[@limmaanka]

Yeah the DPM is so much better!

[@thehoodedmansbushcraft2403]

Remember all that gear when i was in cadets lol i need one of them pouch set ups for my daughter and two of them water bottles

[@WelshGallivanter]

Good viewing, cheers Funky

[@simonhawker9277]

each man to his own screetch, i love cola bottles

[@MetallicrealitE]

Good to see you back on here chap, I hope all is well. I did a little happy dance today, Aldi have purple sprouting broccoli in :D Roll on the summer, roll on the meet, Whoop whoop, Ardley here we come! I can't wait :D Is there going to be a raffle this year??? btw, you can't be knocking the fizzy coke bottles mate, they are one of my faves :P

[@ZEV79]

A new suscriber, Cheers

[@dewayneearley7298]

I have a question? Was wondering if the United Kingdom has reserve force like the US?

[@daviddirom7429]

They are called The Territorial Army (Reserves) in the UK

[@dewayneearley7298]

@@daviddirom7429 thank you.

[@davidspratt4112]

They are called the Army Reserve now (not TA)

[@theninjaman]

One day I would love to join you lot Darren on one of your wreckers with all my DPM kit bro my after-sale for me 50th birthday bro 👍🏼🖤💯👌

[@brianjones1151]

Nicely done ! This was last year, wasn't it mate ?

[@JonStockman82]

That looks like fun

[@rickh.9543]

Hurray Funky, we get to see your footage at last. 😀

[@youngg1068]

Man you reminded me, I miss the Pate / Spread. Used to love it with the Biscuits that had fruit in them, the ones in the old school red packet.

[@GavTatu]

jesus, on the fruit biscuits ??? what sort of an animal are you ?!

[@youngg1068]

​@@GavTatu LOL You dont know what you've missed. It was a sweet and savory type deal. I miss those Fruit biscuit. They kept the biscuit browns, and all they do is make you crap literally.

[@GavTatu]

@@youngg1068 i do remember actually, old 10 man rat pack, some tins of chicken and adding some of the marmalade to it... chicken a' la orange.... that was tasty !

[@jfilm7466]

I still love DPM, but really getting into Swedish M90 and Danish M84.

[@arkmodeusoutdoors7911]

Be better to replace the cola bottles with a shot of rum, and a Nuun cola tablet for a field deliverable run n' coke.

[@bigyin2794]

Gas burner dearest Funky? Wheres your hexy blocks? How Also for proper rocket fuel try Taylor's coffee bags when on the move, awesome.

[@r188ops8]

Really enjoyed watching that mate, ohhhh the memories, would love to get out and mess about again as an ‘over’ 50 🤣🤣, take care mate, Paul 🙏🏻 X