Compact Survival Kit Pt. 1

[@AvatarState]

Out of all the survival kits online, I still keep coming back to watching yours. This must be like the 6th time, great kit :D

[@laney50w]

Hi PackRat, I just purchased this bag, myself, and you're absolutely right! This pouch/bag is SUPER STURDY, and surprisingly, can hold quite a bit of first aid gear! Love watching your videos! Keep it up.

[@thesurvivalist98]

Great video and great kit! My only recomendation would be to fold a foil mini loaf pan (available for $2 at supermarkets) for boiling water, cooking food etc. Awesome kit though!

[@PackRat556]

The cup is a good idea! I wish I could find a steel collapsible cup that could fit in this kit for the same purposes. It can't be too big, but big enough to boil a decent amount of water in. Thanks for sharing your idea!

[@adamkingsbury6141]

One thing I've found, is zip ties. They are AMAZING. Useful for many many things, from repair to shelter. Wonderful lil pieces of plastic. I have em in all my kits....

[@Absinthus]

That backup knife with break off-blade was pretty clever, gonna get one for my kit as well. Cheers.

[@Langoratti]

This is the first video of your's I saw and I subscribed. Can't wait to see the cheaper then dirt video!!! Excellent please keep making more!

[@ponkiwinky]

Hey Packrat, I've watched your survival backpack and fanny pack vids. Thanks for all the tips. I purchased pretty much every thing you have... and literally copied even the brands of your items from the smallest to the most expensive... all placed in a the same UTG bag that you have. I fell accomplised and ready for any calamity.. not that I'm praying for anything to happen but having peace of mind that I'm ready is just very awesome. Thank you very much!!!

[@PackRat556]

I looked at this kit and it has some good things, but for me, I like my customized version b/c it has the exact tools I am familiar w/ and that I need to accomplish tasks w/ in the field. Thanks for sharing that link w/ me, I had not seen it before. Take Care.

[@PackRat556]

Thank you! It is a handy little pack. There are several manufacturers, so you should be able to find something like this fairly easy. This one is Condor brand and has held up nicely.

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

Nice and compact..I especially noted the neat hank of paracord,,I think I'll bundle mine up like that in a neat rod shape,it looked very well packed!!

[@ForagingYoutube]

Awesome pack got some tips from your'e videos. I live in a rough climate and close to nature so your videos have helped me alot.Keep up the good work :)

[@PackRat556]

I have used this type of label maker for labeling certain medications for my first aid kit but I haven't thought of putting personal info on them. I do carry a marker and paper to leave messages on in emergencies. Good thought. Thanks for sharing!

[@SooperNerdie]

Some really great ideas!! Loved the advice of, "watching several videos" and then getting together something that suits your individual needs! New subscriber here!

[@PackRat556]

I have canteens w/ canteen cups on my load bearing gear and in my BOB kit.

[@dukejuno]

Great kit, watching this made me make my own, excellent.

[@off-roadrcaddict4572]

Good basic kit. Nice bag. Agree with a neck blade. I myself try to duplicate where possible, so every bag for situations, can let me adapt, with the least amount of stress.

[@dezpimp366]

One other thing. Something I have noticed is that no one seems to mention maps. No matter what size the kit, having a waterproof map of the area you are gonna be in is to me an essential. You can make getting found so much easier if you know where you are and whats around you. And ultimately that is the goal of survival is getting to help or getting help to you. Been lost out in the desert in southern California in winter before without and it would have made those two days a lot easier.

[@PackRat556]

Good idea, but it doesn't fit with the other gear in my pouch.

[@PackRat556]

True, if you have the skill to make these items work for you, you can improvise. If given the choice of having 3 pieces of gear or 10 pieces, I would choose 10 because I would rather be over prepared than under. If I am going out into the wilderness, I usually take more than 10 pieces, but that is because I have the luxury of doing so, not because I cannot manage without most of that gear. Thanks for sharing and for you interest.

[@carnivorebear7716]

Foil burns, if you buy cheap foil. His coffee filter is in a ziplock capable of holding water. This kit is great. Instead of a bag, im using a vest. Its similar to a load bearing vest. Six pockets. And plenty of places for mods. Im switching the battery flashlight for a shake light. I've dipped the light in some tool handle dip grip. You should add a small bottle of multivitamins and some b12. Good kit, thanx for inspiring.

[@PackRat556]

I have experienced this happen also. I did purchase a roll of commercial grade foil recently that is much heavier and more durable. Good advice.

[@CDoggsRandoms]

Nice vid! THis will give me an ideal of what to put in my survival kit. Thanks!

[@TheSurviver72]

Great Vid, Packrat. I borrowed your idea on using this type of pouch for containing a survival kit but I'm using a Viper Modular Medical Pouch. Very similiar, just a few varying features. Works good though. Thanks for the idea!!

[@DisabledPrepper]

I really hope @packrat556 is okay? We have not heard from him in ages! I miss his videos! Does anyone know if he is okay, hopefully? Warm regards. D/P

[@DeimosSaturn]

I keep about 45 strike anywhere matches in some old pill bottles which are water tight but you could also put them inside another zip seal bag inside the pill bottle.

[@jonlocke83]

Awesome video bro. I have one of these mounted to my BOB as a trauma pack. I really like what you've done with yours though.

[@PackRat556]

The EMT pouch came from cheaper than dirt. Thanks for your interest.

[@kingjor3]

the coffee filter and tin foil and really clever ideas.

[@megadeth2thenwo]

I just ordered this for my alice pack.. I think i will get another one for a survival kit with a smaller med kit inside... great bag

[@PackRat556]

Condor EMT Pouch. It is designed to be used as a first aid kit but is well suited to many different applications. Thanks for your interest.

[@CreativeRedundancy]

3:37 i have that tool too :) The punch on it is quite useful for undoing tight knots too.

[@PackRat556]

It is available at the cheaperthandirt website. They have it listed as an EMT pouch. It is available in different colors also. Hey, thanks for making this video one of your favorites! I appreciate it greatly. Take Care.

[@leonj1102]

couple quick things...they way you have your para cord you can carry a couple more hanks in the outer molle webbing and also use that tin foil as a heat reflector to help keep you warm

[@PineMountainVentures]

Hey, if you want to purify water over a camp fire one of those oven bags(that you cook turkeys in) works well if you don't get it too close to the flames, just make a stick frame with 2 forked branches and put those on each side of the fire and tie on the bag to another stick that goes over the fire, ta da you can boil water in a bag!

[@LordTeaOfBiscuits]

it also provides a useful bandage for a quick dressing until a better solution can be found, as well a survival straw and a small amount of cordage for various things including a wick for a candle made from rendered animal fat, you can even use it to make some fletching for a blow dart!...the plastic packaging it comes with can even make a great waterproof container for matches and the like, you could even use the plastic part to make a blow tube to assist firemaking. im sure there are many

[@TheWarhead3]

great kit now i have some ideas for my kit

[@lostidentitystudios]

if your gonna use the aluminum foil, make sure its the heavy duty foil. the thin stuff will burn through after a while. i brought some thin foil sheets that were made for wrapping baked potatoes and it burned through after a few mins over the fire.

[@mharrigfeld]

Thanks for the video. Great ideas for enhancing my pack.

[@simplymy2sense]

love the kit man! good work.

[@PackRat556]

Actually, I never have claimed to be "tough" in any way, what I have attempted to do is justify what I have shared here on my channel to the viewers with a video response to demonstrate what I have said. Please understand that I do not post here to prove myself in anyway. I am only interested in sharing ideas with like minded individuals and also learning from others who know more than myself. Suggestions and even constructive criticism is most appreciated.

[@PackRat556]

Great Idea! I may add this one to the kit. I carry this in my larger survival kit, but had not thought of the small lip balm tubes, great for dual purposes, thanks for the suggestion.

[@PackRat556]

I think that the filter is a tighter woven material that does filter out smaller particles. Only downside is that after a couple of uses, it's disposable. I carry several because they take up little to no space and weight is n/a. Thanks for commenting!

[@westernhunter38]

The knife I keep in my small survival kit is an older genuine Swiss military issued knife made by Wenger. Looks a lot like the Camillus version with the same tools. But I always bring with me a sturdy larger Buck lock-back knife and my Leatherman Wave as my primary cutting tools when ever I head out into the woods. What's in my small survival kit is simply for in case of emergency.

[@Cr3ater]

I dropped a maglite it a tank full of Hydrocloric Acid and it took me awhile to use a shovel to get it out, finally i got it, and still to this day, it still works!

[@evilevilrick]

Have tried that type of saw many times, they always brake, usually within the first few times they are drawn across a piece of wood. I have never seen one, even the expensive $10-$15 ones, that would cut through a 4 inch limb, and I have had several. If you are going to carry one, get the one that looks like a chain saw chain. I carry a folding saw myself, have used the same saw for 20 yrs now and it will still cut through 12 inch thick wood very quickly. It and a knife are all I use/carry.

[@LordTeaOfBiscuits]

hi there pack rat, pretty neat survival kit you've got there although i would recommend a few additions! personally i'd carry a non lubricated condom or 2 as they make for great water carriers, or for waterproofing, also a stick of petroleum based lip balm, not because it takes care of your lips (although its a great bonus) but because its useful to help tinder burn :)....another great thing to have is a tampon! bear with me here, it provides useful tinder, can provide filtration for dirty water

[@Idibergu]

Great little pack, thanks for sharing man :)

[@Jay74Camp]

Good video. Decent little kit. One suggestion would be to wrap your fishing kit container with Duct tape. Would add very little weight, take up no room and has SOOOO many uses.

[@PackRat556]

Yes Sir! For the money, you can't beat them.

[@carcinusmeanus]

Good vid, just an idea, put everything into a rectangular aluminium mess tin, a better and more secure way to boil water, protect the kit in the pouch.

[@Poolisfilm]

great kit ! thank for sharing it.

[@PackRat556]

I have personally used the platypus without any problems. I inflate mine like a balloon to prevent collapsing. True the mag light is not the greatest light on the market, but it is cheap and dependable. I own many different lights many that are more expensive high quality lights, but I have also gotten good service from this light also. I usually carry a Streamlight Stylus Pro for an EDC light.

[@Neecole301]

Have you already posted a video showing how you wrap/coil the paracord?

[@281covfefe5]

Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@teotwawki12]

Would this pouch fit in your BDU trouser cargo pocket? I try to keep things off my waist to stay out of the way of my ruck belt, but like to have a backup survival kit in my left pocket (drop holster on the right, AR mags on a chest rig).....the pouch I have now is is crap

[@TheLast12die]

id also get a county comm mini light for the outside to help you get into the pouch and get your larger light at night

[@billytmorris]

Excellent video.

[@dinnerandashow]

how do you maintain the inflation of the platypus while you are attempting to fill it with water? as soon as the caps off and bottle submerged, the presure of the water collapses the bottle.

[@DeimosSaturn]

I think strike-anywhere matches might be a better choice. You have them in a zip seal bag so even if you drop the kit in the lake it stays bone dry anyway and in my testing you can get them wet and they will still light if you let them dry off. If you are super paranoid about them getting wet you can coat them with candle wax. Strike-anywhere matches are great because you don't need the striker. These days they are non-toxic and idiot-proof safe.

[@PackRat556]

Glad that this could help you. Take care.

[@SuperDeltaRomeo]

Nice kit mate.Good vid

[@BraveTheWilds]

What was the price of this pouch? I can't seem to be able to find it on the website. Just wanted to say that I love your videos and have seen almost 40, still working to see all of them. Really enjoying them, God Bless.

[@Scott45s]

Great video !! I have a small recommendation maybe a small fix blade neck knife like a ESEE 3.5

[@jeffhardy232]

rather than the flashlight couldnt you attach a larger knife on the outside of the kit?

[@UTEPKSC]

Do not know if anyone thought of this; however, dryer lint is one excellent source of fire starter material. Once you see how fast it catches fire, you will never let dryer lint build up again... ( instead of cotton )

[@MrXtream123]

where did u get that pack and u shoulld store the batteries backwerds in the flashlight to prevent it from turning on

[@stockman1963]

I like the light idea. But would find a small metal bowl that is the rigth size to fit in pack. Put items in and around it. aluminum foil will just break to easy- losing water and maybe putting out fire. Foil can be back up to the bowl or to hold food items you get- ie can cook them in foil or just keep food off ground. So I still like the foil in the pack. I know food is more of long term item. thanks

[@dezpimp366]

I know later in the video you include wire to use as a snare, but those survival saws in an emergency can also be used as a snare and work great because of the loops on each end. If you notice freshly used burrows from ground squirrels and the like just loop them around the opening (out of sight from the prey as best as possible) and wait for them to get caught in it.

[@PackRat556]

@daveylad13 This is a last ditch kit. I have many expensive, high quality lights too, but this one works great for me, has been flawless for years (even abused) and costs less than $10. Many people are not going to spend 4 to 5 times that much (or more) for a secondary light. Simply put, this light has worked for me. If you prefer a different one, that's fine as well. The key is to be confident and comfortable with what you choose. Take Care.

[@Hobbs2113]

Thanks man! Helped alot keep uploading vidoes!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Very nice review. Thanks for sharing subscribed ✌️

[@ilovemlo]

that was a great vid sir but the platipus is one liter right so how would you carry it cause from the looks of your bag it wont fit cause i have had that truouble too before and were do you get the straw from i think it would be a great handy thing thank you for the vid i like what you do and keep it up

[@DestroySkateFilms]

you can filter water threw your sock, t-shirt, or carabiner

[@robertek76]

I noticed you have matches and flint in the one lock-bag. This will ignite should you fall or compress the match heads against the striker .

[@RDPproject]

My local keycutter, camping store and surplus store all have them now. They atre becoming very common. If you cant find them go directly to ebay. They have them under the names of: S BINER, S CARABINER and NITE IZE S BINER.

[@Montragon29]

@mohmog33 you can probably find them as hookah charcoals or incence burning coals...here in greece they cost about 1.00USD for 20 pcs. it takes 1-2 tries with firesteel and make sure you are not holding it as you might end up holding a red hot coal in seconds

[@dead_hidden]

Have you ever boiled water in a piece of aluminum foil?

[@kc9pxz]

what kind of pouch is the same medic bag? great vid thanks for posting

[@joebrantley8397]

Hey there packrat556 I am a huge fan of your videos and I have just recenty made the exact same kit that you have in this video!! Well I was wodering if you could make a video on where everything goes and fits into in the kit itself. I am having a hard time fitting everything into the EMT pouch! Thanks

[@kaseemwilliams2690]

great kit

[@IeuanMorgannwg]

I'm just curious as to why you don't carry char cloth for your fire starting kit. Personally I use the BlastMatch with char cloth; I also carry a few cubes of Wet Fire for those extremely damp situations. Good information.

[@Samuel_Satt]

just a quick question. if you made a tinfoil cup & boiled water how would you get it out of the fire without burning yourself

[@Thatbobberlife]

@madchipmunk99 any out door place. lots of times you can get combo kits...i got knife/light/firesteel from amazon.com for pretty good deal...also found the easy start tinder on amazon. small hand held xbows too. good for catching simple food. all sorts of stuff there

[@eirvine]

a few beef boullion cubes are a fantastic addition as well

[@hkfan1980]

my old coach was a marine and he said cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly is good in a wilderness kit. I keep a kit like this in my car just in case the car ever breaks down (I live in the sticks XD ) You never know when ya might need em :D Love ya vids pack rat ^^

[@BushmanSurvival]

where can I buy that little pack that carries all the stuff?

[@jan_wh1tey]

Thankyou you started me with bug out bags and survival!/

[@Weps21]

Firesteel is the same kind of device, it's designed to create sparks. One is just High-carbon steel, the other is magnesium, both preform the same task.

[@druxfilms]

I had the same maglight! I got a better one thats a replacable led but now my LED's are going dead and crap, wish i had the good old 3 AA battery light but instead I got a 2 AA so it dies faster and all...

[@TheBugoutbag]

Its 5 essentials, Shelter, fire, water, signaling and food. But this changes depending on where you are, if you were in the desert fire wouldent be the second it would be the third, and water would be the first.

[@eirikmurito]

i totally agree:) more fire scources is gold

[@survivalofthekit]

i need a survival kit a good one too have a reccomendation

[@TheJiinxxer]

Nice Bug out Bag!

[@magnis1]

a really good and free tinder i keep in my pack (among other tinder's) is dryer lint. it lights realy easy and as i said it's free. i keep a ziplock sandwich bag full of it.

[@MNats22]

Nice kit man...only thing is the pocket saw sucks, mine snapped on the third stroke. Get a Bahco Laplander, little more weight and size but it cuts like a champ

[@PackRat556]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@BlueOysterCult89085]

i have that knife, its attatched to the survival pack, razor sharp and good for regular use

[@sunchipism]

hey packrat have you ever though of taking apart a knife and usings its blade a spear head ? i have an old mtech knife that i turned into one

[@justinseltzer2147]

How much stuff is it that and what would put in a first aid kit I need to make one