Breaking Down This $30 Wilderness Survival Kit!

[@bugoutbrothers]

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[@joebfnl1079]

You talk to much!. Just get to the point about the kit, and then give your opinion and what to add!!!.

[@davebrown1358]

A trick with the survival saw is to set it up similar to a bow saw. Cut a notch in both ends of a stick with a slight courve and tie both ends

[@amandadadesky5192]

When it comes to writing implements, I have some combination of an upgraded grease pencil, a regular pencil, a ballpoint pen, and a sharpie in every single kit I own. Depending on the size of the kit, there is either a small notebook or several sheets of loose leaf paper folded to fit. I save the tactical pens for my vehicles and for my EDC, but their main purpose isn't writing. The glass breaker on the end can do damage to softer materials, too, if you catch my drift.

[@alimfuzzy]

I personally like an outdoor fanny pack for small kit because it pairs well with a backpack. Or can be used as a sling.

[@charlesreohr6236]

I agree. Fanny packs are large enough to hold everything need to keep you alive. They are able to stay with you in most cases where you might be separated from you pack. They are also large enough to hold 5 of the 10 C's of servial

[@Sam-xl2kx]

Hey bud, the spork appears to be similar to one that I have, and if so you missed a key feature of it. The plastic handle is actually a sheath that covers the knife which is ground into the rear of the spork.

[@amandadadesky5192]

Better known as the tactical spork! 😆 We have several in our hiking and picnic gear because they're so handy.

[@rockclimbinghacks9222]

I'd take a bic or clipper lighter over a ferro rod in the short-term. I do not mess with cheap compasses, they can be worse than useless. I bought a decent Coleman map compass for seven bucks and took it apart down to the center part that rotates to save weight.

[@1brytol]

I like making my own kits from other kits. From a kit similar to this, i took a saw, a whistle and a case(slightly smaller and orange). In the case i packed some small tools like a folder, saw etc. I will pack it to my Badger Outdoor bag (it's a small backpack, it is made to be worn on a back but it has one strap/belt) that will arrive tommorow. I will have also a LifeStraw, NRC Foil (emergency blanket), bandages, a small fishing kit, dark chocolate (Poles make great dark chocolate), energy bars, my Mora Companion (in Poland they are very cheap, 6$ for a Companion, 2$ for Basic), custom hand made knife (4mm, Drop Point, full tang, D2 steel, heavy duty), a Clipper lighter, some old, communist matches, a fire straker with magnesium, tampons (for fire starting), a few meters of paracord, pen, paper, a medicine for stomach problems and a monocular. I hope i didn't forget antything lol.

[@1brytol]

I also think about taking some lock picks.

[@charlesreohr6236]

I would use a fanny pack to free up your back for a backpack. I would include a Mora-HD, good multi tool, med kit that includes creams for bites, burns, antiseptic and bandages, a good water filter, head lamp w/extra batteries, ferro rod, fat wood, cup, metal spork, emergency tarp, 2 heavy duty 55gal garbage bags, and 50 ft tarred bank line. The regular camping gear should go into a backpack.

[@ravnar7773]

I would replace the survival tool card, the water carry thingy, and the bellow with a signal mirror, and a sillcock key. Also, I would upgrade the compass, the knife, and the flashlight. I would also add some zip-lock bags or put the case inside a zip-lock bag which can be used to carry water, maybe add some water purification tablets as well, and some tinfoil for cooking food or boiling water. Finally, maybe get rid of the pen and add some matches, pain pills, diarrhea pills and some sugar hard candy. It's an OK starter survival kit in my opinion, but you can make it better, great review.

[@jacksonteller1337]

In the German/Austrian mountains i always carry a military compass, in my bag there is a mirror map compass (vacation). Only in my bus back home i have a cheap compass on my emergency whistle, i know all the villages and cities there. I used to drive an ambulance in the region so there aren't many spots i didn't visit.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Bro, I would simply build my own kit the rate you're going, LOL. Though that's usually the best option for any person. These off the shelf kits are typically trash to begin with. Just look at this thing, it has that egg crate foam both top and bottom taking up way too much space. For the same price a much more comprehensive kit could be built into a smaller package with better gear. The fact everything is black or dark is a big turn off to me. Everything should be bright/unnatural colors because in a real survival situation your motor skills, senses, and mental acuity will all be shot. You drop one of those small items, or even the kit, good chance you'll never find it again.

[@ravnar7773]

@@Eidolon1andOnly I agree, building your own kit is better than buying these kits; and building your own kit is for people that are already knowledgeable about this stuff. This kit is for beginners, and it is okay for beginners since you want other people to get into stuff like this. Our community wants people to be interested in stuff like this not only for survival, but to get outside, enjoy nature, and learn to be self reliant.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

@@ravnar7773 I really agree with your sentiment, and you bring up really good points. The one thing I'm concerned with is that beginners really don't know better and are easily mislead, so they get scammed. Beginners who are not too knowledgeable are also the most prone to accidents and finding themselves in a survival situation. If I may, I would like to showcase another kit, which is smaller, offers more, and in the same price range. It is not a perfect kit, but better than this one. I just saw it on another channel a few days ago. Would you care to check it out? I'll try to find it and give you the link. I don't think it is great, but a really good kit for beginners like you mentioned.

[@ravnar7773]

@@Eidolon1andOnly Yes, give us all the link!

[@stevescott8060]

I enjoy the reviews of various survival kits.

[@markl9428]

You can also make the wire saw into a bow saw, which can be useful.

[@kachiri]

I do have one of them extending tubes for getting a fire stoked up. I actually made it from a back scratcher, by removing the hand shape scratcher and puting a hole through the rubber grip on the other end. It is good having that rubber handle on it too.

[@swampwolf]

That kit comes with a fortune cookie.

[@williamstewart1883]

Fortune cookies were invented in America. That kit came from China.

[@chillax1969]

Thanks for the run down. PS, those rubbish boxes come with lots of different gear or stand alone. I got some with arrow heads and the tabs started falling off after minimum use. Suggest duct taping them shut or swapping the box for an airtight lunch box/Tupperware container.

[@davebrown1358]

Try using a giggle hat, boonie hat or bush hat when making a fire for camping & comfort. It’s a Australian bushies & military trick . Cheers

[@dhutch12345]

The piece that u were not sure about the metal square , the direction indicator goes over your watch , need a map , this kit will let u survive .I added what I needed extra , neosuporen ., gause,que-tips, cleaning plus the cotton will start a fire always were cotton socks , the water is whisked away plus more cotton for starting 🔥.

[@earlelzy7243]

I have several of these kits and did exactly that. I built several bags from them and expanded them. I like multifunctional gear and redundancy. I have seen other survival channels and have gotten great ideas for the use of the gear I have. The gear is useless if you don't get out to use it. Find out what it can or can not do to help you. Experience will be your teacher.

[@BrianClunie]

I love buying the small edc boxes; thank you for sharing, I just subscribed

[@ronaldrose7593]

Informative video, my friend, thank you for sharing it. Stay safe out there. 🤗

[@jacksonteller1337]

I am a chauffeur in western Europe, i drive in the peet district. So i have a similar rescue knife to the cheap one in there in my jacket and a tactical pen in my shirt pocket. Even though the Lifehammer is mandatory with the water here i want redundancy and my former boss had the hammer near my feet so nobody could reach it. I have the prep stuff spread over my jacket my pants pocket and my work bag.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Having survival gear on your body is better than a kit in the storage of the car you drive. You are doing excellent. You know the importance of redundancy.

[@titanpreparedness]

I personaly wouldnt hype up the mylar blanket but to each their own. So the question is when are you gonna field test it and see if this stuff works.

[@kachiri]

I have one of them paracord bracelets with clip, fire starter, compass, whistle. And it just sits on a drawer. I was wearing it when I got it, but wasn't long for me to put it away in a drawer. BTW, the striker on mine is not glued in. It's able to slide out if you have the strength in your fingers to pull the thing out as it does fit tightly in there, so it won't easily fall out.

[@Silverlynx35]

I'd toss the water bottle carrier and put in small bottle of water purification tabs. Surprised it didn't have something for that.

[@valkyrie4Ok]

I love “ever” item in this kit

[@charlesreohr6236]

I have made a lot of emergency survival kits and would use the wrist band, jute twine and ferro rod. The rest is only useful to train someone in a back yard as a look what you can do training session with someone that knows little to nothing about survival.

[@amandadadesky5192]

@@charlesreohr6236 Aiden is referring to the typo in the video title, my guy.

[@learntechwithruth2147]

He’s excited about that stuff so don’t worry about a little error like that.

[@valkyrie4Ok]

@@learntechwithruth2147 it was a joke

[@masterprediction7353]

If you don’t wanna buy a bellow than just get a straw, it’s a lot lighter too.

[@kachiri]

another option instead of those tube bellows, is a pad. Something not to big, flat, not super flexible, but doesn't have to be solid either. You can fan the fire with this, instead of blowing through a tube to stoke the fire. At home I been using this really flat piece of wood that was going to be thrown away. It's somewhere close to 1foot by 1.5 feet rectangle shape. It works great! On a trip in the woods I'd have a square or rectangular seat pad with me to sit on comfortably and can use that as a fan for the fire. Some people use them foam pads that are for kneeling to do work like gardening or whatever. And those ones work great too! But it is nice to have in your backpack to give more cushioning to your back if you put it in against the back wall of the pack, so hard item in the pack aren't poking into your back. So a 2-in-1 deal there.

[@Krzykarek]

i have really similar kit at home, and i want to tell you that spoon you show had a hiden knive under wishle

[@kachiri]

I did make a few paracord bracelets myself when I wanted something to do and happened to have paracord available to do that for the fun of it.

[@dennishein2812]

Those tactical pins work like a kubaton and one of those saved my daughter.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Regatdless if anybody thinks this is junk or not, it is a very good value. I bought a ferro rod, mylar blanket, billow, and that exact flashlight separately and paid $30. These few things makes this survival kit legit. Things like the compass maybe made out of cracker jack tin but I am willing to bet it works as good as any pioneer used. Depending on how long you have to survive, that knife will work. It will probably not feather stick very well but you can batton small wood with it and even if you break the handle or hinge, the blade can still be used. Better than trying to use a sharp rock or piece of glass to cut stuff. For $30 a well schooled survivalist can buy a few high quality items that will work well. But for people not interested in survival knowledge, this kit is absolutely better than nothing.

[@amandadadesky5192]

I would urge folks to learn the signs and symptoms of sepsis, as even the smallest thing left untreated can land you in the hospital with an overwhelmed and crapped out immune system. Just like with acute trauma, the faster you get treatment, the better chance you have of survival.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Wise words.

[@brianbivins7371]

Is it spring or bearing assisted I know some states have strict laws against spring, mine runs on bearings and opens fast and one handed.

[@b5maddog]

Great video as always. The saw can be used as a snare.

[@rockclimbinghacks9222]

I just keep a hammer in my car as a glass breaker haha. I'm just now realizing that I need to store that and my seatbelt cutter so I can get at it if the car flips and I'm locked into my seat.

[@bugoutbrothers]

Yeah, you won't those accessible. Maybe in your arm rest or in a bag under your seat.

[@saltyrebel2037]

This is the best EET I've found. I'm an auto tech and I carry one of these in a belt holster because I do a lot of test driving vehicles. Give it a try, you'll like it! www.ebay.com/itm/STINGER-USB-WHITE-Emergency-Escape-Tool-Car-charger-window-breaker-belt-cutter/202799889591?epid=631742426&hash=item2f37d0bcb7:g:BiAAAOSw3JxclS3x

[@dillkilltv3942]

Hammers can bounce off the windows

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Seatbelt cutter/windshield hammers often have a hole in the handle for lanyards and such, this sounds stupid, but use a decent length loop of paracord and attach/loop your cutter/hammer combo to the buckle end by your seat (not shoulder strap buckle, the one by your butt you click into) then put the hammer/cutter between your seat and center console. In case of an accident this doesn't become a projectile and has little chance of getting lost or hitting you, the loop is right where you'd naturally grab to release a seat belt, With a good few inches or centimeters of slack on the loop, you could easily cut the seatbelt and free the tool and yourself.

[@rockclimbinghacks9222]

@@saltyrebel2037 i actually bought one of these by s&w, it seems pretty handy but i haven't tested it on my car of course haha.

[@bradyfilm]

some people just love the sound of their own voice, and you sir appear to be one!

[@1brytol]

There are great carabiners made by Nite-Ize

[@chrismcfizzle]

I have one of these, for one purpose, it is a substitute for all of my better items, it is a "oh shit", I need something NOW kit.

[@amandadadesky5192]

I can't remember which channel did it, but one of the survival YT channels did a video on what they call an inconvenience kit. Basically, the purpose of said kit is for what you described, just for when you're stuck in a friend's car or something and don't have access to your regular gear.

[@flashpointgodlevelbatman0688]

@@amandadadesky5192 I believe that might have been sensible prepper

[@kachiri]

I have quite a few small, simple flashlights. I also have one that is 3000 Lumins brightness. I'd like to get one brighter than that and has the option to be plugged into USB to charge the batteries in it. Mine is one you have to take the AA batteries and charge them in a AA charger and put them back in later or put other ones in while those are charging. I want the one with USB charging, because I do have a _solar charger power bank_ to charge devices with USB charging on them.

[@JMWmemphis]

A lock pick set is nice to have

[@Raoul-Duke604]

Only if you have had plenty of practice with it

[@kachiri]

I got an überleben ferrocerium rod 8" length. The striker looks like it's just something cheap, like many ferro rods have with them, but it works really good.

[@JMWmemphis]

I know titanic is Hollywood but a whistle helped save a life

[@themindofbrandon3764]

Pull the spoon out there's a surprise inside the whistle end

[@wayneandrews1278]

Great video ty

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

You will get what you pay for--generally. A kit this cheap is virtually guaranteed to fail you when you need it most. I generally discourage people from buying "ready-built" survival kits for several reasons: first, most such kits are heavily stocked with cheap consumable items that often will not meet one's needs in an actual survival situation--and any permanent items are exceedingly low grade quality; second, such kits seldom cover all categories of need in a survival situation (shelter, fire, water, food, defense, medical, navigation and communication); and third, people who get kits like this tend to neither TRAIN with the kit, nor MAINTAIN it (usually tossing it it in a closet or trunk to be forgotten until something bad happens). It is far better to build your own kit for your own level of experience and environment(s), and to train using every single item the kit contains. JMO

[@Sonny_V]

blade in the Knife's notch is a seat belt cutter

[@gwendolynnowlan2427]

we can't have that in canada . switch blades are not legal here.

[@richallan001]

For a wilderness survival kit I would say a tic remover is an invaluable piece of kit. Credit card sized and hella cheap.

[@carlcandiano1517]

Great video

[@glennkoenig6078]

The most dangerous and unreliable items in this kit are the compass on the paracord bracelet and the brass one. I have compared the accuracy of these with a known good compass and they are extremely inaccurate, especially the small ones. I would immediately replace the brass one with a better brand. Secondly, I have had some issues with those cheap Chinese made LED flashlights, either with the switch being unreliable or the LED flickering when the flashlight is bumped or shocked. The tactical pen should have a Fisher type ink cartridge which will make it much more reliable in cold and/or wet weather. A few pages of waterproof paper would also be a good compliment I completely agree with your initial statement of upgrading the items.

[@pagesegovia2026]

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[@northernsilverstacker1641]

The kit is worth $50.99 in Canada on Amazon, I think I will just build my own kit being as I'm already a prepper and have all these items (and of better quality). I'll focus on getting a quality container to store all the items in and one I can use to cook in and collect water.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Building your own kit is best. Matches your exact needs. This is a really bad kit, even for its price.

[@williambeasley2582]

Has anyone ever thought about calling the boy or girl scouts and asking about coming to their meetings as an observer to gain a little knowledge. I helped out at the meeting and enjoyed the experience back in the early 80s.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

I was a Boy Scout and I wouldn't trust anything in this kit to keep me alive.

[@nicolab2075]

Hi! Nice video. Just a suggestion, it's hard to see the items against your dark t shirt...

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Any crap latches like that just drill two holes through and put a bankline loop through, tape the loose end back to the case so it doesn't catch or snag.

[@freemendontaskpermission5601]

*Every

[@funglam9007]

Thank you i from Hong Kong ,I have placed an order,amazon has been prompted to ship

[@dannydenham8141]

You always get what you pay for

[@davidjones1393]

THKS

[@dhutch12345]

Dude I worked on a survive rig all my life , I got muscle coming out my ass how did u break the compass ???

[@kachiri]

I won't try those wire like hand saws... I'm plenty happy with my _Silky_ folding saws. I have one that fits in my pocket but has some length on the blade. I also have my bigger _Silky_ folding saw with a 14" blade for cutting much wider trees, which does fit in my backpack.

[@kachiri]

5:35 Yeah... that knife is illegal here. If it's spring loaded to open or you can open it with a flick in one hand, it's illegal.

[@kachiri]

AAAAHH!!! That spoon whistle hurt my ears when you blew it. Had plenty of volume in the video and I have strong hearing with many sounds, high pitch and low pitch, some frequencies are painful. That's why I have to cover my ears when I use my whistle to call in the cats for a meal or for the night.

[@saltyrebel2037]

7:25 WHAT?! You've obviously never trusted a POS compass before. I'll take nothing over an inaccurate compass any day. I'm not inexperienced either, I'm a mountain hunting and tourist guide.

[@remingtonruger]

I have never had a cable saw that did not break by the third stroke... Why on eath does every kit have a can opener in it... How many of us actually will have a use for one ... I don't have a single thing in my house that uses that type of can opener and I don't know anyone else that does either...

[@amandadadesky5192]

Hey, never discount the usefulness of an old fashioned can opener, friend. I have been in many a situation where we needed a can opener but none were available otherwise. The ones in my various kits have saved our bacon more than a few times.

[@remingtonruger]

@@amandadadesky5192 First thank you for the polite response that is a rarity on the tubes today... I personally have never found them useful for anything, unlike the good old P38, does anyone still remember them... I put one in every kit I own, but they to have limited usefulness these days with pull top cans taking over... I am going to sit down and try to figure out a use for them, I hate having something I do not use, but they are still out there...

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@remingtonruger if you square the long edge to a 90 degree it could be used as a ferro rod or tinder scraper

[@BandGeek2210]

Eh....items? A paper clip is an item...a lighter is an item.... You have a great channel....l watch your stuff all the time

[@bobbyeppleston9229]

Not available in my country

[@MichaelBarbieri-b4v]

90 percent of the time the survival kits are not complete I like to add to the existing kit or modify it

[@caninecoffeeyt]

I will tell you my field dressing first aid kit let me know if you want to

[@caninecoffeeyt]

I got cuffs a good kit and tac vest for the family

[@lucyalderman422]

They likely purchased 10,000 of each item to keep the cost down

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

More people who do KZbin need to proof read their titles..."EVERY"..not "ever"

[@rusted5408]

Waitaminute. You said i can buy those mylar blankets for about $1? Ok. Where? Becauar, the cheapest Ive seen is almost.$3

[@darylefleming1191]

I am not a fan of most "survival kit". I would remove most this stuff and include useful items; cash, soap, p-38, lighter. Nobody includes soap and it one of the most important thing to stay healthy.

[@MrSurvivalexpert]

Huh?

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

The "gray man" concept doesn't apply to a survival kit, and does not apply to something tiny that can fit into a pocket or bag. The absolute last thing you want in a true survival situation (not an evading situation) is not being noticed. Honestly if you're trying to evade people you're doing something shady to try to be evading. For an "honest" review you weren't very fair and definitely biased since you got sent that thing for free, and the "whistle" didn't even work. You were somewhat fair though, but pen and paper in any survival kit is just stupid. At no conceivable time would I trust a small piece of paper to leave a note/mark. There's nothing that a pen and a small piece of light weight paper that can blow away in the wind that can't be accomplished better with other means like big letters written with charcoal on a rock, a few rocks or branches signaling a an arrow of direction, some big letters written with a stick in the sand, or even carving something into a piece of wood or a tree. There's not much honest about your reviews, at least this one.

[@shastaham7630]

A waste of thirty dollars. Even worse than the waste of money is the possibility of someone thinking that they might actually be able to survive with this kit. A tragedy in the making.

[@AutoEngineerVideos]

Buy cheap, buy twice.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

I'm not impressed by this kit at all. Nothing. As far as for being marketed as a survival kit, and almost everything is black, that's a big no from me. In a survival situation all your senses start to fail the longer you go without food, water, and restful sleep. Your dexterity also suffers and dropping something becomes a real possibility, black, camo, whatever colors are easily overlooked when dropped. This thing even comes with egg carton foam which takes up a lot of space? Not a fan of this kit or its price.

[@saltyrebel2037]

I'll save you the time: don't buy it!

[@rodneylittle3530]

How can you in good conscience actually post a link to this crap?

[@bugoutbrothers]

🤷‍♂️ It's a $30 kit, not a $100 or a $200 kit. So yeah, a lot of these products are on the cheaper side but that's what some people are looking for. Things like ferrocerium rods and fishing line don't have to be expensive to be effective.

[@rodneylittle3530]

@@bugoutbrothers I get that it's cheap. But it's also junk. Junk can make for a bad time in an emergency. You were sitting at a table in a climate controlled room and could not get either whistle to work and broke a piece off of the compass. If you really want to help and save people some money, I have a challenge for you. Put together a kit from your house using things that most people already have laying around. Then spend less than $30 on the things you don't have.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

@@rodneylittle3530 the $30 kit you have works better than the $100 kit you don’t...