Cody Lundin Survival Kit by Pointshooter

[@Pointshooter]

I like places mostly on the far east and west coasts, have never been out to the midwest. My favorite was Mt Ranier, I hiked it about 15 years ago with my folks, it was when I first got interested in survival; started with just a space blanket, matches, and a whistle from a little outdoors store, and there was no turning back! The Ozarks sound awesome! A place with accessible water is a must for me!

[@Pointshooter]

Cool idea, will have to try it. I like the latex tubing because I don't have an allergy, but have used Camelbak tubing and oxygen tubing before. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@19wael96]

Thanks for taking the time to share this video .

[@P226nut]

Totally agreed especially about the metal container, after I got done reading that book I had to go back and see if I skipped some pages, he never mentions have a canteen cup or pot any where in the book. The basis of my kit is a canteen, canteen cup with stove, canteen cover and iodine tablets. I couldn't imagine building a kit with out it.

[@Pointshooter]

All very good points. In a pinch you could always cut open the bivvy sack as a sun cover, but I would use the reusable space blanket as cover like a tarp. Thanks for the input!

[@Pointshooter]

Thank you, that means a lot to me. I have the highest respect for Cody, he truly knows and lives what he teaches. But there are some great new technologies out there that have advanced like bivy bags and LED that are well worth investing in. Thanks for the sub!

[@Legionnary]

Good work on the video. One thing I always tell people when they are prepping a survival kit is "use it". Anything you put in that kit and say "this could be used for this", you need to get outside in the elements and do-it. Surprising the amount of items that people end up learning will not do the things they desire. Like sewing with inner paracord. That's not going to happen unless you get a specific needle with an eye big enough to take it, even when separated it's huge. GJ on your kit!

[@TheSoloAsylum]

so you changed everything in the kit....

[@Pointshooter]

Yup. The book is meant to be a starting point

[@eddievelasquez5661]

+Pointshooter try looking up how to make a paracord dounut it easisly shrinks down 100 feet to a small size and can even be carabiner ed to ur pack tht way u can carry alot more and not loose space

[@atm6887]

There is no reason to even get the starter kit if you're just gonna go with your own shit. Kind of a stupid video.. I'll fucking beat someones ass!

[@Pointshooter]

They are nice to have, I'm finding I have to crank mine up more often a year after purchase, it seems to dim more quickly these days. But I agree it is a well built flashlight

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks for the suggestions, I couldn't agree with you more about the stormproof matches, they are all I carry anymore. I only have small Kleen Kanteens, but agree they are a great container. I always have at least 2 firesteels in my gear, but in a few years of using that particular mag block, haven't had a problem with the built in rod, but I definitely realize the need for a backup. Appreciate the input, take care!

[@Pointshooter]

Great advice! Nowadays I always advise filtering and boiling over chemical treatments. Chlorine dioxide is the best of the chemicals but it can be hard to find in tablet form. It seems Katadyn stopped making their MP1 tablets which were great. The drops work well also. For filters I prefer those with carbon elements to remove chemicals, such as those used in agriculture, but the 100,000 gallons is hard to beat. Currently I use a Seychelle advanced filter straw and an MSR Miniworks pump

[@Pointshooter]

That's a very good point, I always take my space bag no matter what the temperature, and you are right, if you were injured fire might not be possible. I appreciate your insight!

[@Pointshooter]

Awesome! I carry Orion Skyblazers, they are just like the 12ga flare guns, but small self contained units. These days I only go with a 3x5 inch glass signal mirror...you're smart to carry extras!

[@robnance1683]

Great cody type survival kit, I have a very similar kits that I have used for over 20 years now. I carry one in all my vehicles and all my travel packs. I carry 2 watter bottles one is a 32oz nalgene and the other is my old US Army issued OD green 32oz canteen with cook kit with lagolos iodine to disinfect the water. look at Ace hardware and Rural king stores for strike anywhere matches. Your right those Wahoo killers are good knives! Great job on the kit and keep up the good work!

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks, yup I agree inner chute cord is pretty thick unless you have a big needle. I've practiced with all the components except condoms for water collection...I carry other supplies for water though so have never found the need. I appreciate the feedback!

[@marodriguezsr]

You are very well informed and very well spoken. Cool video!!!!

[@Pointshooter]

I see them at Dicks Sporting Goods, or they are available on ebay, I think they call it a Survival Aid. It also has a small ferro rod attached, and a signal mirror in the cap, its a really great multi use device! Let me know if you have trouble finding one!

[@brianrookard]

One thing I noticed you had was the Energizer crank light ... I have one, and I love it. Couldn't agree more with having one of those around. Decent brightness, don't have to worry about the batteries and just an excellent product.

[@Pointshooter]

Our grocery stores only carry strike on box matches, but I found strike anywhere matches at the hardware store. Thanks for the info!

[@thewanderingheathen]

Cody Lundin is a former Mors Kochanski student. A majority of what he teaches can be found in Mors' books. Look up the 2 kilogram survival kit manual. One thing when building your kit, avoid redundancies. Many of the things in this kit are redundancies. We have a saying in the military...ounces lead to pounds, pounds lead to pain. Just a thought.

[@BeyondExcursion]

Can you post the actual list from the book? That would help me a lot on deciding if I want to buy the book.

[@Fretfeeler]

Since you MUST carry extra water in the desert, as soon as it starts feeling heavy and you start to sweat, drink it. It gets lighter and hydrates you at the same time. I used to freeze mine at around 70% full in 2 gallon milk jugs and drink it as it melted. The key to survival is remembering the basics. Water, Shelter, Fire, and Food. Regulate your body temperature. If you can get food & tinder on the way to your campsite, then the only thing you will need to do is to improvise a shelter. :)

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks, yea I would love to get a Hoodlum, RIP Ron. I personally carry a stainless Kabar knockoff, where I am the humidity is so high that carbon steel rusts in a day here. Thanks for watching!

[@Thereal111t]

I've seen that wahoo killer knife in bud k. I got quite a chuckle out of a Chinese knock off of an already budget knife. I guess I credit Cody with turning me on to the mora knives. I carried the red handled clippers for a few years and have either clippers or companions in all of my kits. I currently carry a bushcraft triflex as my main camping and hunting knife. I like the doan bars as we'll for an emergency fire starter. What I do is I get a new doan bet with all the paint on the rod intact and put it in a plastic sandwich Baggie. (Fold over type) then I cocoon it to the mora sheath with bright duct tape. I use lighters as my first line fire starter... But I have the doan bar plus duct tape as tinder if need be. If I'm hunting I wrap the bright tape with Mcnett camo wrap. Nice video! How would you say the wahoo killers compare with moras? What do you think they were thinking of when they named it?!

[@Pointshooter]

Thereal111t hey sorry I missed your comment! I like your use of the doan bar, they are the best. I think they must have named the wahoo killer after the fish, because some people describe it as a fillet knife and it definitely does not flex enough. thanks for watching and your comments! Be safe

[@Pointshooter]

Thereal111t Also, the Wahoo does not stay as sharp as long as a good Mora does, but overall I actually like the handle more than the smoother Moras like my heavy duty. I also prefer the sheath from the Wahoo over Mora sheaths and carry my HD in the wahoo sheath

[@Pointshooter]

My producer told me the same thing...I don't carry this kit anymore, I feel the cutting capacity is far too low, and I don't rely on iodine as primary disinfection anymore. Realistically most situations are over within 3 days, usually due to rescue, or that the person has the gear but not the skills and dies. I teach that you need to think long term, and practice with just your kit. Excellent points, and I thank you for watching!

[@Pointshooter]

I got mine at Eastern Mountain Sports, but they are also available online. Let me know if you have trouble finding one!

[@samsiaga1354]

Nice video . I have settled on the cheap stainless wide mouth bottles you get for a couple dollars over the plastic bottle . You can lay them in a small fire at an angle with the top loose and boil water real fast . Also after boiling can put top on and sleep with it . Will stay warm for hours in winter . I ground off paint and coated mine with stove blacking .

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks! I wanted to get this out especially with the bad storms that have been going through. Thanks for the advice on the Gerber by the way, got it added to the birthday list!

[@Pointshooter]

Same here, I pack the exact same canteen kit. I prefer the chlorine dioxide tablets to store in the kits, but I use Tincture of Iodine or Betadine drops quite frequently. It's a big omission in the book. Thanks for watching!

[@Pointshooter]

Very good points, I've never snared anything with the wire, so I don't know how it holds up, but carrying prepared snares can be illegal some places I go so I stick with regular wire. I will look at the Conibear, never heard of them. And more is always better, if you can set out 6 or 8 snares you stand a much better chance of success. Thanks for commenting and sharing the info!

[@ThePmfan]

After having read the 98.6 book I found this video helpful and interesting. Even Cody in the book says that each person will modify it to his needs. So this is within the spirit of the book and tells you what Cody recommends, before saying what is changed.

[@Pointshooter]

I appreciate it, looking forward to the vid. 30 days is a very good duration to practice, if I could do it locally I would try it myself. I watched some of your videos and will be interested to see your system. Take care and keep in touch!

[@psychomikeo500]

good call on the LED light. i bought a 3 D cell mag light 2 years ago. keep it in my vehicle and use it fairly regualrly, still have the original batteries i put in it

[@Scarecrowman27]

Great suggestion with the metal container.

[@Pointshooter]

Good to hear, I really like matches compared to messing around with sparks. Always good to have extra matches!

[@Pointshooter]

I just put the blade in a vise and broke a piece off, and I used a bench grinder to grind the teeth down, then a belt sander to put a nice flat edge on it. Hope this helps!

[@akaratekid1]

Hey nice to hear from u again. I have the sas survival handbook one of the BEST survival books in my opinion. it was the first actual good survival guide I got. Hope all is well. -akaratekid1

[@Pointshooter]

Yup I agree totally. I actually have taken Bic flints and put them in my Spark Lite fire starters, they work very well. The adjustable flame of the cheapies is a nice feature, but the Bics are way more durable. Every time I see an abandoned cheapie, the flint striker wheel has broken off, and they usually still have plenty of fuel. Bad indication!

[@goodnamestaken]

Any reason to use carbon steel over stainless? I just don't want to deal with rust. Great vid, thanks!

[@Fretfeeler]

My MTech is the standard drop point bowie style. Tanto points are tougher for piercing armor, but I don't see any reason why a drop point wouldn't pierce armor pretty well, and I don't use my knives for that anyway. :P As far as the Mora usefulness goes, the Scandi grind and the high quality steel they use makes them heavy duty 4" razor blades that hold an edge for a long time. They are really a joy to cut with - I bet a Wahoo Killer wouldn't even dent the Pin Oak I'm carving with my Mora!!!

[@Pointshooter]

I think the idea behind the knife and fire starter is that with those two tools you can create fire and shelter, I think they used to use flint and steel or fire by friction so having a lighter or other firestarter makes things a lot easier

[@Pointshooter]

That's a very good point...in all my experience I tell people it's better to stay put and wait for rescue, rather than "blaze a trail" but in any case, it's better to have the materials to mark where you've been if you have to move. Thanks for the comment!

[@romulusofroma2531]

good tip for your fire kit. you can go out and buy a small tin of pomade and just really shove your cotton balls down into it, that way when you open the tin, you pull out a cottonball and the side touching the pomade will already be prepared. does essentially the same thing as vasaline but provides you with a self contained kit, and you have a tin now available to you, and can usually fit a small box of matches, a lighter, or a striker inside the tin as well.

[@Pointshooter]

The mora knives I've seen are full tang, but it's a stick tang which is a narrow portion inside the handle. I'd much rather have something larger so you can chop, but there are ways to make the small blade do what you need

[@Pointshooter]

Wow that sounds like awesome cordage, It would be great to pick some up! Thanks for the tip!!

[@Pointshooter]

Dave is a partner on our site Around the Cabin, I have nothing but the highest respect for him. I was referring to some of the internet reviewers who constantly lug around a backpack of blades

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks! Good idea on the paracord loop, I will try out the jug knot! Shame you can't find the drum liners in your area, I just found the smaller ones down in the basement, but I usually carry a tube tent so I leave the bags at home. Honestly I'd rather carry a second reusable space blanket, like the ones by Grabber, I find they are plenty warm, and already have the grommet holes for shelter building. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Pointshooter]

I agree some of the things like tincture of iodine are not easy to find, my pharmacy had to special order it for me. I think a simple tin can would be the best addition to the kit, I appreciate you watching!

[@Pointshooter]

Very cool, I've never heard of it, will give it a look. Thanks for sharing!

[@Pointshooter]

It actually depends on the type of pack, if there's a separate compartment then yes, I usually just put it all together in that section of the pack. But if I am taking a smaller pack for a dayhike like a panel-loader, then I use zipper pouches that school kids use to hold pencils. I try to keep like things together, such has having a signal pouch, a shelter pouch, etc. Hope this helps!

[@Pointshooter]

Yup, a metal container is a must, even if it's a tin can. It is possible to baton smaller pieces of wood with a Mora knife, but not to chop. Larger wood can be cut with a Mora, but definitely depending on location, a larger heavier knife is a must. I opt for a Kabar style bowie knife, good weight and blade length. Thanks for commenting!

[@Pointshooter]

You're probably right, I should make a hundred foot hank sometime. I carry shorter lengths because I already have paracord pre-measured out and attached to my poncho and reflective blanket, so they add to the overall length I carry. But a seperate hundred foot hank is a good idea

[@BJPr12]

Love the whistle/matches storage/compass device. Where can I get one?

[@cougargw]

good video and lots of good points. you make a good point about the metal cup but thats where a good metal water container would come into play, but thats my opinion. Everyone has their own way of doing stuff. I have had Cody's book for about a year now and havent had a chance to finish it, thats my goal before this year is out. Thanks agian for the great video

[@stanelywilliams1392]

why even use Cody's checklist if everything he mentioned, you decided to change? Oh, try a mini sawyer..

[@Toadyru]

Cody has a proven track record for survival knowledge (decades). This guy is a nobody. Most likely read others survival lists and claimed their ideas as his.

[@Nillaferilla]

It's called taking an idea, and improving on it to fit the times.

[@stanelywilliams1392]

@thopkins22 True, however, backpack friendly

[@stanelywilliams1392]

@thopkins22 agreed. There is no right or wrong items here. It's personalized to what fits for you.

[@Pointshooter]

Sounds like the 4 strand is the way to go. You don't need the strenght of true 550 even when making traps or snares, and definitely not for shelter building, so the thinner stuff sounds like a good idea. Where did you say you found it? I'd like to pick some up!

[@Pointshooter]

Atwood is good stuff, I use their metal hardware, carabiners, etc. Appreciate the info, will definitely give you the credit if I can add it to my kit!

[@Pointshooter]

Agreed, its all I advise people to use anymore. The multi use aspect of iodine is nice, but better to carry something that won't cause more problems. Thanks for watching!

[@Pointshooter]

Absolutely, with those three you can do just about everything. Cordage and cover would be the next two in terms of importance, but as long as you have that container, can cut, and make fire, you should be all set. I really was suprised that Cody didnt suggest a metal container in his book, but the Iodine does work really well for water disinfection.

[@Pointshooter]

Very true, I have one I got for a dollar off ebay, and sometimes include it in my kit. I usually go with a crank light just in case the battery were to run out, you can charge it back up real quick. Thanks for watching!

[@Pointshooter]

Very true. I got this knife when I first got into survival and bushcraft because I needed something in stainless, and it was all that was available locally. I think it is a really solid knife, the quality is great. Eventually I will get a stainless Mora, but for now it works very well.

[@Pointshooter]

Cool thanks, I will try to find one! I usually carry the UCO stormproof matches these days, but would like to find some of the strike anywhere's! Appreciate the tip!

[@CQBcraft12]

Great Video im not a survivialist but i go backpacking and this is very helpful. thanks and once again great video!!!!

[@richardwilliams4910]

really enjoyed the vid and hadn't heard of the book till you mentioned it. i'm gonna have to see if i can find it at the library. i see your vid was published back in 2012 and like the book some things have changed. i just discovered the other day (although it's probably been true for a while) that i can convert my mini mags to led for just a couple of bucks.

[@Pointshooter]

Richard Williams Thanks for the comment. The LED upgrade I have in my Mini Mag seems to run forever. It isn't very bright, but squeezes every amp out of AAs. Like you said, things change and my kit is a thousand times different now. But so are my skills, so that makes a huge improvement. I mostly carry altoids tin type kits these days, but always have one of the space blanket tarps with me. Thanks for watching, you might like my more recent videos where I show the tins I carry. They are a small sample of the kind of items you'd find in a larger kit. Cheers!

[@richardwilliams4910]

Pointshooter i'm subscribed, i'll take a gander, thanks!

[@usernamemykel]

+Richard Williams Check out the book's reviews on Amazon - not very good.

[@usernamemykel]

+Richard Williams Richie, Richie, Richie - you'd have more fun with a goose.

[@Pointshooter]

Same here. I reground the Wahoo Killer, but its still a far cry from a true Scandi grind. Thanks for the feedback!

[@ibzane1]

Instead of dental floss, except for it's obvious use, I carry a flat spool of Spider wire. In almost any fishing department, it is INCREDIBLY strong. Mine is 50Lb test in a 12 Lb test diameter. and one spool of it is 110 YARDS!

[@Pointshooter]

I always carry at least 2 ferro rods, a standard rod and the magnesium block. I got a fire piston for Christmas, but it's a toy compared to the ruggedness and ease of use of a ferro rod. Yea, the fire pistons are going to last a long time, but if you can't make new tinder for them, you're out of luck. Under stress you need a fire quickly and don't have time to mess around with the piston. Thanks for commenting!

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks! I often carry a steel bottle if I am going light, but stick to Nalgene if I am carrying my MSR water filter. Appreciate the feedback!

[@Pointshooter]

Glad you got the book, it's one of my favorites

[@BigCharliesknives]

Pointshooter I dont know what area you are in but I can find strike anywhere matches right at my local Kroger grocery store. They are in the area where you get charcoal and things like that

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks! I always think they are the three most essential items

[@Pointshooter]

I looked up and down ours, couldn't find them, maybe its a regional thing. Will keep looking tho!

[@noo1542]

Great video!! I use tampons for tinder, they come wrapped, and when you pulled them apart it's a bunch of tinder.

[@akaratekid1]

That's a nice kit and agree that some of the items r out dated and where did u get the book I can't find it any where

[@redshaftedflicker]

you can change that old maglight to led!! there's a lil conversion kit and it works great!

[@tomcatt1824]

Walmart sells em,, and yes they do work great !!

[@Pointshooter]

Yea the teeth do spark pretty good, but you get a lot of wear on the ferro rod I find. I use the spine of my Wahoo Killer knife, but you can definitely use the teeth if that works for you

[@Pointshooter]

Agreed, if your clothing provides adequate shelter for the time being, I would put signaling for rescue at the top also

[@Intellibear-Evan]

That kit is certainly a good start, but a few changes would really increase the function. 1. Instead of the nalgene, use a 40 ounce Kleen Kanteen. They can be used to purify water or cook in, so you have a backup for the canteen cup. 2. Toss an extra firesteel with the magnesium/firesteel combo. The built in ones wear down quickly and are of lower quality. 3. Replace the regular matches with stormproof matches...nothing better exists

[@Pointshooter]

It was a Nalgene 32 ounce bottle, available at any outdoor store, or even places like Target

[@Pointshooter]

Very cool! I was thinking about getting the Seychelle advanced canteen, which is pretty similar, but I already have their filter straw. I love Silva compasses, the 15 is a great model, I have a really old Silva starter compass my grandfather gave me. Appreciate the comments, take care!

[@Fretfeeler]

Another reason as mentioned in your video, to ditch the Wahoo Killer is that it's mystery stainless... With a carbon steel knife, if you did get into a long-term survival situation and ran out of your other fire-starting methods, you'd be glad you purchased a Carbon steel knife... Starting a fire by hand is doable with practice and dry weather, but you will probably get painful blisters the first few times you try to start a fire with a hand drill, at least I did until I got the hang of it!!!

[@StevanOutdoor]

+Rob Davis. The stainless is probably just 12c27 Sandvik stainless, same as Mora uses. For long term fire making carry a magnifying glass and not a carbon steel knife. If you want to use the flint and steel method don't use your knife but a carbon steel striker that protects your fingers and bring some char cloth or at least a tin to make it in. For this weight and space I can carry a magnifying glass and 3 ferro rods btw.

[@Pointshooter]

I have the GSI, never tried titanium tho. I prefer the older USGI cups because of the flat stainless handle. The handle heats up more quickly I think, but I can't stand holding the butterfly handles. All my USGI cups are from the 60's, and I use them all the time. I actually prefer canteens over Nalgene because the spouts are flared at the top, so when you flip them to disinfect the threads with iodine, water leaks out and floods the threads. Appreciate your comments, thanks for watching!

[@Pointshooter]

I would agree it makes a good addition to the kit, but there's definitely a need for a good fixed blade for shelter building and firewood prep. With a good Leatherman or Gerber tool and a solid fixed blade, you'd have all the bases covered. Thanks for commenting!

[@Pointshooter]

Its no problem, I agree that the video is more stylized in my own way, but I think Cody presents a very complete kit. I combine his kit with the works of Les Stroud, and the SAS survival guide for my own personal kit that I carry. I want them to realize that building a kit is more than just reading a book or watching a video. It takes awareness of your environment and the ability to predict what you might encounter, and carry gear you can adapt to those situations. I appreciate the feedback!

[@Pointshooter]

I keep a 2D in the truck and it's on original batteries too. They sure take a beating, I like the new LED ones, but you can't beat the old school ones

[@Pointshooter]

I will have to try a Companion, I was impressed by the usefulness of the Wahoo, so a quality Mora should be a good investment. I would like to get a genuine Kabar sheath for the MTech, but might just get a real Kabar. Do you have the standard bowie tip or the Tanto blade for the Mtech? I like Tanto's for tip strength, but haven't found anyone who uses them for bushcraft

[@Pointshooter]

Magnesium is a soft metal that ignites and burns when wet. It takes a hot spark to ignite it, but a normal fire steel will do the trick. The magnesium is used as tinder, because it burns hot, and can ignite other tinder, even when slightly wet. It's sold commercially as a striking block, the best one is made by Doan, or by Coghlans

[@akaratekid1]

I suggest the SOL sport utility blanket for the reusable space blanket it great it's about 16-21 dollars though

[@sculptormills]

I would think that the fact that surveyor tape fades in a few weeks is a good thing. If you keep it in the dark (i.e. in your survival kit) it will not fade and then when you use it, if the rescuers find a trail of surveyor's tape, they can tell how long it is been there. So if it is faded, it is not you- if it is still brightly colored, it is a fresh trail and will more than likely be the person they are trying to rescue

[@Pointshooter]

I got that knife back when I first got into bushcraft before I knew Mora's also came in stainless. I only buy stainless knives, I can't use carbon steel because the summers here have such high humidity that carbon steel rusts constantly. I will eventually buy a Mora Companion or other stainless one, but I really like the Wahoo Killer, and for someone on a budget it is a great knife. I feel well served by it

[@randystache78]

I think the 100' takes up 5 square inches. not really bulky.

[@johnarizona3820]

That marking tape comes in reflective and you can hang behind you which tells you in the dark if your going in a straight line as well as keeping you from walking in circles.

[@Pointshooter]

Agreed. I'm a big fan of the Kabar style knives, I've been thrashing a Mtech knockoff for a while now, I really like a handguard for batoning wood, it helps protect the handle from getting beat up, I think. Stay tuned for a new video where I show what I recommend for gear on my survival hikes, its a combo of Cody's kit, Les Stroud, and my own experience!

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks, yea just my take on the kit. For my area it needed some modification, but the book is a superb resource

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks, yes I have seen them recently. I am stocked on the Stormproof Matches, but will pick some up sometime! Thanks for the info!

[@Pointshooter]

The water bottles are a great way to carry some extra duct tape, since you probably don't want to lug around an entire roll. You can also roll the duct tape around a tube or body of a pen, its just a personal choice how you want to carry it. Hope this helps!

[@Pointshooter]

Always a pleasure, stay tuned for a new survival kit video coming soon!

[@Jesusandbible]

Can you link us to that USGI space blanket ?

[@Pointshooter]

Thanks very much! I hope this video helps you build a great kit! It doesn't take much to have an effective survival kit

[@jonasarcher]

You are prepped! Tho you might want to check into the buck hoodlum knife. THX!