Cheap Survival Tin From ASDA - Is This Usable?

Appologises for any audio issues in the episode camera mic isn't working properly at points and trying to find solutions.

[@gm7836]

Asda was actually bought from Walmart by the Issa brothers a few years ago.

[@jelkel25]

Someone bought it off the Issa brothers 3/4 months ago. Some non descript investment group type name I can't remember.

[@Hoozpoppin]

Owners; TDR Capital[7] (67.5%) Mohsin Issa (22.5%) Walmart (10%)

[@raptorone7327]

Yes ASDA was bought from them but they do still have an interest in it.

[@waynejenkins2531]

Tism

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

I bought Asda 3 minutes ago.

[@LilBlighter]

I found these on sale in my local ASDA last year for 50p each, so for a bit of fun I bought the last 3 x remaining kits, one for each of the cars in our household. There's plenty of space in the tin and pack for lots more, so for each I added the following: - A Stanley blade, small saw blade (both taped on the edge), Bic lighter, old plastic card wrapped in Duck Tape and insulation tape, mini scissors, a tiny magnifying glass, matches, a little double-ended magnetic (out of my kid's old Geomag set), some lint infused with Vaseline as a firestarter (sealed), half a mini glue stick, needle and thread kit (25p), a pin, a tiny mirror tile (off an old lamp). At the end of the pack, there's space (side on) for a tin of 'Complimints', which I've packed with paracetamol, plasters, gauze, strips of medical tape. Added into the pack, also are hand sanitiser (useful for medical and firestarting), a pack of medical gloves (sealed), wipes, batteries, mini torch, and two energy bars and theres still room - you just need to get creative. As I say, it was just a bit of fun, but having something is 100% better than having nothing. The nice bright red pack easily fits into a trouser cargo pocket, too. 👍

[@blackboardbloke]

I got a BCB survival tin in a tobacco tin in the 90s. water purifying tabs, plastic bag to carry water, safety pins, needle & thread with a few buttons, fishing hooks and line, button compass, snaring wire, heliograph for signalling, first aid dressings/plasters, wire saw and that has a fire steel, but its scraper was just a cut off end of a hacksaw blade tied on via its hole to the fs… then you’ve got a small saw to cut metal plus an effective spark scraper. This was/still is an SAS inspired item that SAS vet, Lofty Wiseman wrote about in his survival (R.I.P.) book. An old large tobacco tin (gives a bit more room but still pocket sized) and you can make your own up as well to your preference.

[@karenshane3976]

Brilliant, just discovered this video, very informative. New sub, great job. Much better than the so called "survival" channels that are now nothing but glamping vids.

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it 🤙

[@mattyharkin5787]

Just found you here and your words and instructions show you are a very capable fella. It also helps that I am Scottish!

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks I appreciate that mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤙

[@patriciaburns1033]

I've got to say I'm truly impressed by the stick balancing monk trick, I'm gonna challenge my kids next time we go camping to pull that off, I predict I'm gonna win, Bravo!

[@andrewfarrow4699]

I have one of those crappy fire starter things. Good to know the steel is inadequate. I couldn't figure out how to get it to spark up properly.

[@hmtr2236]

Although specified tools like this are easier, a piece of flint (black works best) and your belt knife is just as good.... and the flint is free depending on your geography... ✌👍

[@iangilroy592]

Not bad value. If you go to an outdoor retailer the space blanket ,saw & fire steel would set you back £15 -20 on there own (we've all done it).

[@jinxjones5497]

Not all saws or ferrocerium rods are created equal though.

[@davepoole5582]

Great show mate. AND..... The only show that has used all items and used them correctly and made use of them . With out saying how shite they are.... Its how you use them....... ACE SHOW

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks mate really appreciate that 🤙

[@gordontyree4308]

Outstanding video sir! Enjoyed the demos you provided. Thank you! I subbed! Looking forward to future videos. From Indiana, USA

[@edwinmason123]

Fantastic doggie! Enjoyed the video, many thanks.

[@ReNcEsTaR]

Great video, I’m a now a new subscriber and will be popping upstairs on the food shop tomorrow to see if there’s any of these about this season

[@prometheus_beard]

Good demo Stu. I'm surprised how much use it actually was. It's a good demo of using what you've got. For the fire shield I'd use green wood and bend it in half and stick both ends in the deck, then you save string and don't get it burning or melting. Just a bit of unsolicited advice there haha Want me to do you a short as a bit of a free ad? The bow-saw config demo is good. Many overlook the easy options don't they. Ed

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks mate it’s always the simple things that work best yeah definitely feel free mate 🤙

[@prometheus_beard]

@@outdoorbasics2562 Live now oppo, hope it helps ya!

[@hmtr2236]

using a flexible stick with the commando/survival saw....... genius...... I wont be skinning my knuckles next time 😂😂😂😂 ✌👍

[@MA-hc6mb]

Hasn't been owned by Walmart for a while now, pal. Two lads from Bradford bought it off them!

[@simonh6371]

Very good demo showing how to use the components of it. You know your stuff. Liked & subscribed.

[@captainchaos3053]

Not knocking your video or skills because I think you know your stuff but your working too hard for me liking. Pull the string between 2 trees ferns for a bed space blanket over the string and sleepy time.

[@simonh6371]

@@captainchaos3053 That's probably what I would have done. It goes to show that even if you are carrying a bare minimum of gear, a shelter element is vital and will save many hours building a shelter.

[@captainchaos3053]

@simonh6371 Yeah I carry about 10 space blankets in the car and a tube tent and some rope. You never know when you can get stuck in snow or something equally silly and need to stay warm. They fit in a lunch box and are cheap but can save your life. My family of 8 in my car plus 2 spare so a total of about $22-3 for some basic life saving equipment. I have other stuff too but you get the idea.

[@simonh6371]

@@captainchaos3053 I don't own a car at the moment but when I do again I will always have a get home bag in there with poncho, canteen & metal cup, some paracord and some food in it. Also even a light sleeping bag. I used to always have a sleeping bag, tent and gas stove in the car so I could do an impromptu overnight camp - inside or outside the car - if neccessary.

[@captainchaos3053]

@@simonh6371 good idea. I don't carry sleeping bags but I do have 2 blankets. You can use them when picnicking. And yes a cup and some water are essential.

[@happyhunter1964]

really enjoyed the video. good to see not all ozark trails stuff is bad

[@outdoorbasics2562]

It’s definitely got some decent bits in the tin 🤙

[@lesedwards936]

A great demo of using what’s in the tin and it looks like you have room to add a few extras to improve the kit.

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks mate 🤙

[@charles.field.uk_official]

Might have missed it, being a bit mutton. But, worth mentioning that this variety of wire saw can be fashioned into a snare if required. (I boycotted Asda for 20years while it was owned by WalMart)

[@hmtr2236]

Ha.... didn't think of that.... good shout!!

[@stetomlinson3146]

Probably because using snares without a licence is illegal in the uk. Plus, how many people do you know that could successfully lay a snare? It’s a “survival” tin. More novelty toy than something that would save your life.

[@formynexttick2104]

A self powered fridge. How to use the blanket got me!

[@bradfry5403]

Great idea to make a bow saw , I carry a wire saw minus the ring handles as they take up too much room but I have never seen the bow saw trick.

[@taffdavies35]

Ideal starter kit for scouts etc to have the capability to learn survival/bushcraft, then with knowledge gained through thisbe able to buy better kit.

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Exactly what I thought nice we bit of kit to get out and practice skills with thanks for watching 🤙

[@yenyeng6867]

The fire striker does work you have to use it length ways with the spikes grooves on the end hope this helps.

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Hey mate no it doesn’t as it’s completely covered in a plastic coating thanks for watching and commenting 🤙

[@radiosnail]

Only a suburban nloke, but I am sad enough to have thermal blankets in my rucksack and "fishing" vest as well as a selection of torches both battery and windup and a small imitation swiss army knife and folding pliers. The bow saw was very interesting to see.

[@outlaweduk]

first vid iv seen that shows the wire saw used as a bow saw,last time i used one was for a tree limb that was scraping along a roof, that type of saw and a lot of string cured it

[@vk3zen-rfdesign980]

Ranger Fieldcraft And Survival always shows using wire saw as a bow saw. good stuff check his channel

[@johncooper8040]

Like the bow saw idea Looks effective and saves getting sore blistered fingers.

[@waynejenkins2531]

Quality information as usual. Keep it up bro

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks bro 🤙

[@user-si4pb6zm4b]

If you have a slightly bigger/ better tin room for a small light weight tarp a piece of para cord head torch you could make up your own kit add to it if you can think of anything extra you might need well done mate

[@Kippax237]

Great vid, great delivery and informative. Subscribed 👍🏼

[@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER]

to be fair it worked and definitely worth a fiver . subbed 👍

[@hmtr2236]

Just stumbled across this channel, awsome content aswel!! Liked and subscribed.... ... and completly agree... it doesnt matter how good your equipment or how well you have prepared supplies you are , knowledge is key in any survival situation and depending on said situation and location can directly affect priority tasks......

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks very much glad you like the content and thanks for subscribing 🤙

[@braind3adggs]

I fuckin' love the fact that you mentioned America and immediately pointed out the cheap crap we get here lmaooo. Facts. People here always saying that other places have cheap made stuff but America's quality of stuff predominantly isn't so great unless you manage to get your hands on handmade goods or goods from small businesses. Walmart and many megacorp shopping places mass produce low quality items here. You got a new subscriber for that one xD great video.

[@neoaliphant]

interesting video, i saw a few weeks ago, cant remember where but some people were debunking the mylar reflective method, personally i think they are wrong and reflector is bound to help, but a video testing this using a thermo camera or laser thermometer could be interesting test

[@outdoorbasics2562]

That’s maybe something for the future but I’ve defo felt the difference when I’ve done it but it could be just me thanks for watching 🤙

[@neoaliphant]

@@outdoorbasics2562 i like mylar blankets, Mors liked them too in same use as you deonstrated, more than once ive used on elderly people that have fallem as i had my survial kit on me while cycling through cities...

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Those videos are out there but usually as cam/concealment more than survival videos.

[@simonh6371]

I haven't tried it but it should work, it reflects, but being effectively metal or having the same properties as metal, it also conducts, so you won't get any benefit from lying on top of one. They're actually designed to be loosely wrapped around the body to reflect heat, again if pulled so tight that it's touching the body you will actually lose body heat via conductivity.

[@neoaliphant]

@@simonh6371 and use them for too long around the body and you start getting moisture build up which can make you colder, I think Mors Kochanski recommended no longer than 2 hours, he was a great proponent of mylar reflective but with a clear polythene bubble around to make a microclimate called the super shelter

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

I’m such a dumb ass I have the chainsaw version of the camando saw and never thought of making a bow saw with it, although I’ve not taken it to the woods yet, just tested it on a few longs in my driveway.

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Worth a fiver. Liked and subbed :)

[@Mikey-ed6zj]

Thanks ! Now, Can you help me build the whole world a survival kit. I think ole Mother Earth is gonna need one. Naked Smurf guy at the Olympics and all. Evil may surround but the Good Lord abounds!

[@davejenx]

the shelter reminded me when i was teaching sprogs in the 80s

[@treewisemonkey2077]

Just seen the exact same kit in a tin on a Facebook advert for $30 😮😮😮

[@benm5407]

Use the 90° cut on the spine of the knife, rather than dull the blade

[@chrisbate9956]

I was in Asda a short time ago and was told it's no longer part of Walmart.

[@philbrown8181]

Good fun video, no bull, straight talking and informative. Nice one pal! Sub +1

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks mate glad you liked it 🤙

[@robertgillon3078]

Brilliant

[@leevespa4564]

Good video mate 👍🏻

[@7200932]

It hasn’t been Walmart for nearly 4 years now

[@Robbie1872]

worth a fiver 👍

[@behindthespotlight7983]

10:18 you’d be far better off substituting in an actual limb blade from a tree pruners bow saw. Include 2 sets of through bolts and a couple wing nuts and fashion a proper bushman buck saw. It would last substantially longer and cut with 1000x more efficiency. Many reading this have probably seen some youtubers who when secret one in a Wazoo belt

[@danslab8402]

Good show tactical.

[@Mewtwosmrmime]

Asda hadn't been owned by walmart for about half a decade btw.

[@markgrubbs1920]

Great content, thanks for sharing.

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Thanks 🤙

[@craig2188]

"Chocolate Fireguard" reminded me of my dad haha.

[@AlanAlanAlanDave]

it reminds me of my youth ashtray on a motorbike, same thing.

[@davidpeebles197]

As saws go I'll stick to my folding saw.. never let me down yet.. and it's twice as fast..

[@colinlaw9752]

If you had a knife and this kit 24-48hr survival would be brilliant.

[@Jesusandbible]

The kits are almost always in tins to boil water in, so the tin is not fit for purpose

[@shaunmccaw2911]

Aw right for 5 quid like somebody else said good for kids to start of with and when your finished with the leaflet you can use it to wipe your arse😂 🤙🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Haha 😂

[@captaincaveman5175]

Asda is nothing like wallmart . Never has been .

[@TheXabl0]

To quote the film Snatch: “Do you understand a single word that man just said?”

[@JB_inks]

What camera was this filmed with? Looks like the Lumix S5

[@soton5teve]

As per usual yet another survival kit with no proper container to go on fire - single wall, no proper container to securely hold water, (not to go on fire). No proper survival shelter. And no knife. Someone needs to do a survival kit with, a foil lined inside survival bag for shelter, mini multi tool maybe with a ferro rod in that you can pull out. Aluminium Foil you can fold up to make a container, or some of those foil cake tray things. And a foil lined small water carrier.

[@williamgates2567]

That kit is £8 in asda that I went in couple of weeks ago

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Winner I got a deal I never get a deal lol 🤙

[@eddiek0507]

Put your baccy, papers & lighter in the tin...🤣👍🏻

[@smeghead1]

Btw you use the fire steel scraper wrong it had teeth on the end that's meant to be used for the sparks

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Hi mate no I didn’t the whole scraper has been dipped in a plastic paint on exposed metal to scrape with thanks for watching 🤙

[@smeghead1]

@@outdoorbasics2562 from my experience of having one of them fire starters it worked for me so it could be a different coating

[@scottishbushcrafter79]

Minted mate

[@garythomson5039]

Tin for dry fire starting material ?

[@andrewadam9544]

Asda hasnt been anything to do with walmart in a few years.

[@raptorone7327]

Walmart do still have a share in ASDA.

[@Seany-boy]

@@raptorone7327I have shares in Barclays, I unfortunately don't own the bank.

[@scotbotvideos]

Walmart doesn't own Asda anymore, mate. They sold it over three years ago.

[@marcsalkeld1360]

Who ye phonin 🤙

[@Robbie7441]

Trust you lot to do it on the cheap.

[@PMCKnivesAndTools]

Where are you guys based? I'm Loch Lomond

[@stetomlinson3146]

In the UK you’d be better off carrying a small battery pack to back up your phone battery. Then just dial 999 and get the Mountain Rescue and police to come and get you! There are very few places that wouldn’t work and help would be with you long before you got a fire going and built a shelter.

[@davidcarothers3311]

!! Lol!! Your Police can't find their Dicks in Their Pants!!😊😊

[@loadapish]

Ahhhh thata why they have ai face recognition cameras now. I mask up now if i go in there

[@swagmanandy]

For £5 it's worth it.

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Couldn’t not have a look for a fiver mate thanks for watching 🤙

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I bet it's worse than the BBC one I reviewed a few years ago, that was pathetic.

[@outdoorbasics2562]

It’s not very good mate but was a good laugh and was fun to do won’t be recommending lol 😂

[@sapperRE]

Asda is owned by muslim brothers ... I choose not to ever shop jn ASDA

[@chrishomer]

What’s that shirt you’re wearing mate?

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Austrian army shirt 🤙

[@chucky2316]

Boycott asda

[@drygulch100]

Good video but without a knife you wouldn't be able to do most of the build

[@MysteryRiderz]

Yes Asda is owned by two Muslim brothers. I don't shop there at all

[@uncledodge9396]

I Never shop in ASDA, the owners donate around £250,000 to the Tories every year while doing their best to limit the wages and benefits to their staff.

[@SuperLiamjohn]

Why did you need any cordage at all for the shelter ,if you need cordage for that you should not be building a shelter

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Haha 😂

[@captainchaos3053]

Unfortunately its nowhere near as good as walmart. Now even worsevafter being bought over by some muslim brothers from Blackburn i believe.

[@awraith4569]

Why are they selling these? What do they know?