Dave Canterbury's 10 C's of Survival Plus 5 More!

Dave Canterbury's original 10 C's of Survival with his additional 5 C's! The 10 C's is a helpful mnemonic to remember the highest priority survival items in a survival situation as well as the most commonly used items through human history for survival off the landscape. 5 additional C's were coined during the development of this concept explaining survival items that have been around for a long time. Maximum effective range was reached with 10, but there were 15 items once upon a time. The 10 C's are recapped here with the additional 5 C's to round off the kit. Enjoy!
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[@jamescrowe7892]

Looks like a 16th item was added. A chotgun for chootin' game.

[@davidgomez5116]

Lol

[@Minuteman_Expeditions-wo2cp]

He can't say that on KZbin though. He'll get slapped by the moderators

[@markg.3171]

It’s called the cillinder of death

[@jamescrowe7892]

​@@markg.3171 😅

[@Mike70005]

The Boy Scouts have always taught "The 10 Essentials" for hiking. Years ago, I adapted Dave's list and the BSA list and taught this to my scouts: Scout 10 Essentials for Hiking: 1. Cover: shelter/protection - bandanna, trash bag, rain gear, hat, extra clothing + chapstick, sunscreen, bug spray, gloves; a large trash bag or rain gear or wool blanket or extra clothing beyond what you would normally wear, just in case of emergencies. A poncho or a large trash bag can also help you make a shelter, among other uses. 2. Container: Carry plenty of fresh water, at least 1 liter/quart. A Nalgene, a canteen or a plastic water bottle are all OK water containers. Carry a few water purification tablets, too, so you can purify some more water as needed. 3. Combustion: A small Bic lighter is great. Or waterproof matches or ferro rod or magnesium block. Place one of these and some small tinder in a ziplock or an old Altoids tin. Add a small birthday candle which can help a lot to start a fire. Some examples of good tinder: plumber's candles (wax); small balls of dryer lint mixed with Vaseline; Chapstick, hand sanitizer, small strips of waxed cardboard (from old produce boxes). 4. Cutting: Knife/Multi-Tool; useful for first aid, food preparation, first aid, cutting rope and making repairs. Tape a Sail Needle or other large needle to your knife sheath & use to repair cloth items (see#7). 5. Compass: and map; always carry a detailed map of the area and a compass and know how to use both. Look at them ahead of time to be familiar with the area. 6. Candle: Carry a flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries! You never know when you might need to spend the night or make that last mile or so after sunset. A small birthday candle in your Combustion Kit can also help. 7. Care: repair gear; duct tape, paracord, sail needle, dental floss 8. Cure: small first-aid kit; many uses; kit should include tourniquet, band-aids, gauze, moleskin, duct tape & dental floss plus any personal med you need like an asthma inhaler or an Epi-Pen. Place items in a heavy-duty ziplock bag. 9. Calories: bring emergency food in case you are delayed or just get lost. The food should require no cooking. Protein meal bars or peanut butter cups are great choices. Even a Snickers bar is good. 10. Communication: A cell phone, whistle or mirror is much better than shouting. Even when you are too far away for voice service, cell phones will often work well enough to leave a trace (a “ping) of you.

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

I’ve always argued that coffee is the 11 th c there is no survival without coffee

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

True story!!

[@kjpierson1152]

No survival is worth it at least without coffee :P

[@dez410]

Agreed!!! lol

[@mauricesmith4270]

With out coffee I no go enough said God bless

[@rajibjoshi8868]

Yes common sense and feel good is essential in survival

[@jovenalasis4468]

In recent years, Dave Canterbury and his team of instructors have used the Grayl filter water bottle in place of the additional water bottle.

[@Minuteman_Expeditions-wo2cp]

Sawyer makes a great filter and filter/bottle combo too. Available at Walmart

[@connie.shearer5210]

I do carry a slingshot, but I find another item that Dave has suggested to likely be even more productive: a couple of old-fashioned rat traps, along with a mouse-trap. The light weight wooden rat traps can garner squirrels, opossum and other medium size game, while the mouse trap can provide small bits of meat as bait for the larger traps, which can provide large amounts of calories with minimal expenditure of resources. These can work for you even while you're sleeping, or fishing, or making essential camp items.

[@cautious1343]

I have 6 rat traps in a handy bag. I didn't think of the smaller mouse trap for bait. Good one ...Thanks

[@westflerchinger]

I like to add 4 more Cs. Cleanliness (simple hygiene kit with soap), Curatives (first aid and personal meds), Calories, and Communication (whistle, sat phone, plb etc.)

[@seabee7071]

New viewer. VERY refreshing to see someone who has actually USED their gear !!!! Most arm chair warrior "survivalist" videos are from girly hand wannabees. EVERYTHING NEW. Not a scratch. Well Done Sir ! JJP RVN 70-71.

[@robertofoster2009]

Good 10 C's and 15 C's loadout! I have never had the pleasure to meet Dave Canaberry but always wanted to because he seems like a cool down to earth instructor guy! I like his style, methods and no bull information! I met Cody Lundeen years ago in the 90' in survival training and he is full of information and a very down to earth funny guy! I always used kits similar to this including a metal camping cup with a plastic bottle with ductaped cordage and medical tubing for a improvised straw and a slingshot. I always carry a small hank of dental floss with my canvas needle from Dollar tree in my pellet tin I made punk wood or charcloth . Back then we made or improvised a lot of gear that was hard to get or to expensive! I always used my military canteen with cup kits in our survival kit! I use the line sytem with my kits. I use my messenger bag or old school havesack for my scouting kit. I love the waterproof 5 C's oilskin haversack kit from pathfinder school store my girlfriend got me for Christmas a couple of years ago! The kit was great just added a few items including a large wool blanket and my military poncho! This makes a complete kit for light weight fishing and camping! I got caught in a bad rain storm in 35° weather and all the gear was dry inside that haversack when I got under my cover including my lighter, ferro rod and cotton balls tin with vaseline for my fire starters. That kit saved my butt, warmed me up and dried me and my gear out! I love that kit so much I am getting another 5's haversack kit for my brother and for me the new wax ripstop canvas haversack when the store restocks inventory. Great video and keep up all your hard work and good points of view!

[@ktconst]

Great videos! Thanks for sharing your training. The only thing I can think of for sharpening “C” is “ceramic”

[@zeke1eod]

What a flash from the past, the extra 5C's to smooth it, inconvenient overnight. Thanks for reminding us.

[@sruckel]

Here’s another list of Cs Ruckel’s 24 C’s 1 Carriers-Backpack, rucksack, equipment belt, to hold essentials 2 Cutting Tools-belt knife, saw, chopper, hatchet, axe, pocket knife 3 Combustion-fire kit for heat source and reliable tinder for ignition 4 Cordage-hanks of rope, paracord, bank line, and thread 5 Cover-tarp, mil spec poncho, space blanket, sleeping bag, tent, etc for thermal regulation & protection 6 Container-canteen, single walled stainless steel bottle, bladder and water filter and/or purifier 7 Candle Power-flashlight, headlamp, lantern for illumination 8 Cargo Tape-Gorilla or T-Rex brand 1” or 2” roll of duct tape 9 Cotton Bandana-cotton cloth sources for char, shemagh, cotton camo netting 10 Canvas Needle-sail needle and thread for sewing, repairs, wounds 11 Compass-compass and pace beads for navigation 12 Care-IFAK, first aid supplies, personal medications 13 Current-spare batteries, solar charger, and power banks 14 Communications-signaling devices, wireless comm systems, whistle, mirror 15 Contrivances-5-Tool Rule kit, sillcock key, auger, shovel, adjustable wrench 16 Clothes-season specific under and outerwear, boots, wool socks 17 Comfort-toiletries, games, cards, books, pictures 18 Calories-dense, easy prep food sources that preserve long-term 19 Capture-snares, traps, fishing kit, gig heads, spear points for game 20 Copies-essential documents for identity and possessions proof 21 Cannon-weapons for food procurement and personal protection 22 Currency-cash and coins in denominations for purchases when power is out 23 Cooking-stove, grill, frying pan, 2 quart pot 24 Combination tool-Leatherman Surge multitool

[@urielmartinez2161]

oh that's awesome

[@kaneo6162]

CRIKEY

[@adamplumpton4440]

Yo forgot the donkey to carry it.lol

[@wmluna381]

@@adamplumpton4440 A donkey could work, but a *25 - Camel* would be more appropriate. 😉

[@northernsurvivalbackcountr4986]

And a eberlestock j34 pack to haul it in

[@journeyman7189]

Good reminder to Dave's 10 C's and his 5 redundanC"s Nate

[@johnafagerquist8235]

Thank you, very much, for the recap of those 15 items. I've been following Dave since 2012 and have forgotten the effectiveness of the rock-solid foundation... the ten, err... fifteen C's. Makes me want to have a look at the potentially hundreds of items which have found their way into my main EDC and bug out packs, and do a little deeper thinking. Nice job on the Video.

[@not1just4words]

I'm new to the channel. I'm really enjoying your presentation! I love the editing with the close-ups spliced into the verbal instruction as visual aid/example. I know it's a lot more work but that type of format really helps to make the information clear and memorable! Nicely done! I'm going to binge watch for the next hour!

[@samaritan0053]

Another excellent video. And an excellent reminder that the more you know the less you need. Like most I struggle with keeping my day pack under a hundred pounds. LoL!

[@snaponjohn100]

My sentiments exactly. I had to switch to a 70 L backpack.

[@rodfroelich5908]

I always like adding a collection of assorted sizes of zip ties. Light to carry and store in my bag, versitile, and can be used for a million purposes.

[@papasfunnyfarm9703]

Plus, they're reusable, using a safety pin to release them.

[@Jaden48108]

Damn right. They save on time and expediency. Requires no knowledge of knots.

[@wmluna381]

I got a brand from Menards (in the Midwest) that are rated to maintain better strength in extreme heat and cold outdoors. More pricey though.

[@maryjames4733]

Thank you Andrew....great video as always....not only do you prioritize the ten c's but you show the additional 5 that were recommended... 😊💚

[@johnburgin7478]

Herding farm cats this morning. Had never heard of the additional five . Thanks for posting. Good luck on the evening hunt

[@erroleabrown4317]

The great outdoors is sound, so much and then so silent, much better then a quiet house, but always stay safe and be happy were possible

[@heavyguns]

A good saw will save a lot of time and energy. I went to mountain survival school in the Marine Corps years ago and that's one item I wish I would've had. Great content brother!!

[@tunnelrabbit2625]

I remember Canterbury's very first video, and was an early participant. The metal canteen that nests in the cup is based upon the stainless steel WW2 canteen and cup that I used way back then, and still do in several kits. With little modifications, my version can suspend the WW2 canteen and cup over a fire. At the time there was no better option that also lends it self to carry on a pistol belt, or with cordage attached, as over the shoulder carry. Eventually Canterbury developed a modern version that only differs slightly from the WW2 original. If we can think for ourselves, the 10 C's can be improved upon and made for our individual environments and preferences. Here in Montana, in big game country, a sling shot is useless. Here, it is far better to carry a fishing net or fishing kit, as we have lots of rivers and lakes and very little small game. I would also skip the dry bag and use a larger sail-nylon tarp that will keep a person and their gear drier in driving rain and snow. I also carry two Mora knives instead of the multi tool. The pliers are the most useful part of a multi-tool, yet if the first Mora is lost or damaged, an alternative of the same kind is a better replacement. Gotta have a useful knife. I have lost a knife in the field and remember the lesson. Attach a bright color lanyard or use a brightly colored handle, or carry a replacement. Mora's a cheap for what they can do. I'd rather carry two of those than one more expensive bushcraft knife.

[@mannihh5274]

A tip to further improve your skills: instead of beating your knife completely through a log, first carve some small wedges and use the knife only to start the split, batoning where the blade touches the wood, then replace it by wedge/s and work them! This can even be done with a folding knife - no risk of compromising your blade, it's the most valuable tool you have. The cutoffs go for kindling and the wedges for firewood, so no waste of time and effort, just a change in order. Stay safe and take care

[@diannaharrison5931]

Thank you for the review. I have passed this on to a good friend as we were going over equipment verbally. This will be great for her as well as an excellent review for me.

[@stephendulajr.8124]

Thank you for the the refresher on the 10 or 15 Cs. Respect.

[@AnyDayNow360]

Hope your channel grows. I enjoyed your instruction. Glad KZbin recommend this and thank you for your service!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Much appreciated!

[@xionix4]

This is exactly what I was looking for: the third set of 5 Cs. Thanks Andrew. :)

[@dannyhorn719]

Andrew your a good man soldier thank All your hard work an lessons. You even teach this old dog 🙂

[@MrNed09]

There is another C you forgot about, Caravan, the ultimate shelter! 👍😉

[@haroldmiller6853]

Another good one but I've thrown in two more C's with today's world that is combat some sort of a firearm and casualty care a blowout kit with a boo boo kit but that's just me

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Thx for posting i appreciate the additional info as the 10 cs are a vital part of any survival kit. Always learning...

[@cautious1343]

Pretty good run down on the items. And you did it rather quick. Very good! Many thanks.

[@queenanne94101]

Love your teaching style. Thanks for detailing the bag set-up. I have many of those items but they are spread out among backpacks, purse, junk drawer, etc. Time to put them all in one place/bag and maybe double up on a few. Great video. 👍🏻🏕🏔🙏🌻😊

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you very much!

[@gregorybrowning3506]

Nice job on this video! Very comprehensive material, to the point without a bunch of unnecessary talk, that's the way it's done. Too many people, I have noticed just like being seen and spends too much time on you tube breaking down what needs to be said and let that be it. It drives me bonkers when it takes someone all day to break something down and get to the main point of their video ,so, great job.

[@alanrice39]

Thanks Andrew, great video, I do believe having that dry bag is key. Alan Rice.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Good to see you using a canoe bag to waterproof your kit, I see a lot of people on KZbin packing their kit without waterproofing it. However I wouldn't have put the compass, head torch, waterbottle or fixed blade in there, I'd have them closer to hand either in pockets or external pockets on your pack.

[@vyacheslavioffe5132]

I think you should upgrade C--cover with painters plastic flor cover cloth , it's very big , practical , and only $2 in Walmart !! Also you should put some food or energy bar in your kit as wel !!

[@earthling01]

Yes, I agree, been using 7mil flooring plastic for years, painters plastic is good because even thinner. For energy, peanut butter!

[@joshbomar7162]

Im a big fan of DC & The Pathfinder school. The additional 5c's made for a great versatile kit. I believe in seal line bags , they are rugged , waterproof & they can serve so many different purposes . Enjoyed the video , good luck on the deer hunting this season.

[@herbsmith6871]

Great refresher course my friend 🤠

[@trumpocalypsesurvival]

Good setup, change out a signaling device for bright orange hammock tiny bit more weight but it adds a level of comfort in the woods

[@wolfinthewildssurvival2765]

A year or so ago I did a series of videos about the 10 C's where I describe them as Categories instead of 10 items with names that start with C. It is a little more encompassing and I think it is how Dave Canterbury intended. If you check them out let me know what you think.

[@ourtechwriter]

Always great, Major!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Excellent video, it is good to review the basic survival items needed when going in the woods. Thanks and take care.

[@peterott9162]

Great video Andrew! It's always good to be prepared because you NEVER know what life's gonna throw your way.

[@lookoutpath6520]

Excellent ! As always ! Kind thanks!

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

I've gotten to 20 C's because I started compartmentalization. Sharpening stone, IFAK, oil, any medication, foot cream or powder, etc all get listed as CARE. Care for yourself and care for equipment.

[@brotherlove100]

well presented. And a lot easier to watch than DC himself. Its just not necessary to be so wordy, so thankyou for being a lot more succinct.

[@snaponjohn100]

Great video my friend. I just sold my blind horse knives PLSK one last week. It was just a little bit too thick so I didn’t like the edge geometry. With the advent of CPM-3V, you can have a much thinner blade that is actually tougher. Keep up the great work. God bless you. John

[@anthonyjacobs6790]

I thought I knew all about Dave Canterbury and the 10 Cs. Just goes to show, you learn something new every day.

[@Hoonozit]

Yea, Dave made a video called "The Five Redundant C's" at about the same time he made "The Ten C's Of Survivability" video.

[@timbaka1480]

Never forget the "Two is one and One is none" mantra. I remember a guy who's here on you tube named Joe Robinet, who went on that show "Alone" he tapped out on the second day . . . on the first day, he built a fire and set his ferro rod down on a log. 'Nuff said. Of course, the producers of that show are pretty stupid too -- I take more stuff to the Scout Camp with my grandson for two nights than they allow these folks to take when bushwhacking for months. Remember, Dave says the first 5 is bare minimum -- he doesn't say, take these five things and head out into a national forest for the next six months.

[@wmluna381]

@@timbaka1480 I didn't know Joe Robinet was on that show. Had to laugh and am almost secretly pleased he didn't last that long. He's always struck me as a low-key douche. He and the "Lone Wolf" guy from that gear testing channel should go on at least one date. I really believe there is potential for at least one willing divorce and wedding there. One Patreon "Wolf Pack" would be all atwitter without a doubt. 😜

[@grizzlytaco3447]

New Subscriber! I knew about the 10 C's, thanks for sharing the additional 5! I'll add those to my pack!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thanks! I’ll work hard to keep that sub!

[@mathewhenderson5757]

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent layout

[@ourtechwriter]

Concise, on-target! Thank you, major.

[@frankwoodman6496]

That kit is missing snare Wire for trapping game and emergency supplies

[@fukemnukem1525]

I love those seal line expedition drybags. I own several of them of various sizes......and they are tough as nails. I also opt for a bahco saw....never used a silky but it's on my list of "to gets" just to try out.

[@wmluna381]

Holy cow, those dry bags are expensive. But still good to know they will stand up to real use.

[@gregpenny4384]

@@wmluna381 I have used 15 seal line bags of all sizes since 1995 I have never put a hole in one and they have been some wild places on the west coast of Vancouver Island I did have more but I made the mistake of lending, you never lend your stuff ever!

[@wmluna381]

@@gregpenny4384 Thanks for sharing your personal experience on both counts. I have had weird luck finding branded items at estate and yard sales, so now that I know what these Seal Line bags are all about I won't pass them up if I am lucky enough to see one. I feel your pain on lending things out. No good deed goes unpunished. 😤 You do get good data to log for future doings though... As in: Won't be doing you any more favors, buddy.

[@dphill96]

15 Cs... saved this video and thank you for posting.

[@jtig75]

Great vid sir. Thanks

[@daegannlongstrider1293]

Great vid! Good to see people keeping info like this available. I do agree with a Carnivore C. Slingshot band, frog gig, and a dozen or so circle hooks doesn't take up much room at all.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Great video and Beautiful nature. Enjoyed this video very Much 🤗😅

[@chrismackay8314]

Really appreciate your videos

[@johningle8439]

We should never forget history.

[@johnfoster4414]

Instead of a sling shot I would carry a half dozen snares. They work while you do something else. Even sleep.

[@jtarkov1398]

Both.

[@tankdiesel9738]

Great video... it’s been so long I forgot about the extra 5c’s... but I kind of carry those things anyway... good reminder though... enjoy all your videos... keep up the great work 👍💪👊

[@ourtechwriter]

Reviewing again. Excellent

[@thomasnugent3836]

Very informative and educational. Thank you very much. Hooah !

[@lgwjrwhite588]

The magnifyer can be used for fire starting on that compass but real use is for looking at #bers on a topo map

[@denniscarter483]

You definitely leading the way. Good job.

[@joeyc818]

Ooh browning bps good choice

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good review video! Thanks for the good info. ! 👍👍👍I use knapsacks too when hunting. To keep myself visible and meet the required 400 sq. In. minimum, I buy a child's orange vest, and safety pin it to the back of my backpack. That way, I hopefully won't be shot by some yea hoo. Thanks for all your energy and all you do! God Bless!

[@asquirre]

Fuzzy video at times but over all great video. I've been looking for Dave Canterbury additional 5 items for some time now. I vaguely remember there being iodine tincture...

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Iodine is correct. Yeah, somehow I hit the manual focus button and didn’t catch it until the editing process.

[@tomevans4402]

I have a saw in my truck but not in my bag. I think I’m like a lot of people I mess with my gear all the time😂

[@earthling01]

And rightly so! ALways need to be using it for practicality and effectiveness. No need to carry items that are tacti-cool yet offer little, useless weight.

[@billjames3148]

If i hear MY....MY..... MY one more time ? good stuff good info.

[@duggydugg3937]

good list

[@davidsomerset8411]

I loved to watch Dave on Dual Survival I also liked Survivorman Les so I combined them in my thinking add a few (C's_onvience) items I hate bugs and mosquito 🦟 in my face so a mosquito head net, a magnesium flare, and a pair of somekind of gloves.. adds less than 1 pound. I'm horrible with a slingshot so my choice is a Taurus tx22 and a box of CCI minimags.

[@markpoore3260]

I keep my 10Cs plus a couple extras in the extra large haversack it weighs right at 11 pounds with everything I need

[@gregoryedwards9790]

Excellent video!

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you

[@Damacles9]

If this bag's purpose turns into a long term purpose, how about a kydex sheath for the Gomboy that holds extra blades, even if one? Or I guess you could sharpen the saw blade, maybe.

[@oldgravely]

great vid

[@romaniac82]

Another great vid !

[@Minuteman_Expeditions-wo2cp]

Well done 👍 You got my subscription 👏

[@ourtechwriter]

Well done! Thanks.

[@edwardschofield6692]

Happy Thanksgiving.Just sub.Great vid. Great reminders and good advice. From u and ur comment section.Keep up good work

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Oh ya I like to see snare wire and fishing kit and a little med kit and you would be better off. Again great video nice job well done. A smaller needle and thread for sewing your self up if need be. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@andreasnitsch8119]

I noticed that nobody thinks about ,,, Nelken Öl,, its the best against tooth pain and helps so fast .

[@irfanahmed9112]

U must use to place thin layer clay to place underneath of boiling cup to refrain from blackish

[@TheLapierre]

Was that a "bird cat" I saw at the beginning of the video? ;) I guess that makes it 11 C's

[@joannewolfe5688]

Good video, thanks.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Getting paid to go hunting... brilliant!

[@shawnsisson8190]

What kind of pack is that? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Did you do a follow up video demonstrating the use of these items.

[@VJLasorsa]

Awesome

[@donpfister4389]

Good video thanks.

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for the video.

[@robbabcock_]

Good stuff!

[@ourtechwriter]

Great job!

[@freddrijfhout3271]

Hmmm.... so: the five extra items being 1. Combination tool, 2. Cutting tool, 3. Carbide sharpening device, 4. Container, 5. Catapult elastic band!

[@blainwilson7937]

I can think of three more C’s: Cayenne pepper - for stopping blood loss Condoms - for transporting water and being safe. Cody Lundin’s survival book 😂

[@juansimon5802]

that wasnt one of the originals, that was after bhk split. i have an original that was one of the first 10 made and then i had 2 of the later ones from2011 with the bushmaster spearpoint. theyre great knives as you already know.

[@timbaka1480]

No offense, but that knife is 3/16" thick, not 3/8". First, thank you for your service. Second, thank you for your videos. Third, my brother went through SERE . . . there's a reason I went in the merchant marine instead of the Armed Forces (been in plenty of goonie birds and helos, all over the world, but nobody ever asked me to jump out of one!). I trust your breakdown, since you live it and I'm a hobby camper, but I like to play with words, so I had no problem running the C's all the way to 15. Take these suggestions for what they are worth . . . my pack is apt to be heavier than yours, but since I moved out of Chicago, I rarely have someone chasing me with a gun. (1) Cutting - MUT's and sharpeners, along with saw, machete, axe, hawk or swiss army knife. (2) Combustion - yes to ferro rod, but also yes to storm matches and bic lighter. Tinder Quik tabs and or pet balls, and some fatwood, Altoids tin with Fresnel lens (since it fits), and some pre-charred denim -- doesn't weigh hardly anything, and you can put the bic and tabs in it too. Candles do triple duty - can use in firestarting, for "candling" and can be used to wax seal leaking seams in a tent or footwear. (3) Container - I always have the stainless bottle and cup set, but the second bottle is plastic and weighs nothing -- I use 1 liter iced tea bottles from the dollar store, and carry a sawyer mini filter, a bag to go with it, and some chlorine dioxide tabs in case there's no fire and the filter dies. (4) Cover - I add three things to what you have - four small tarp clamps, four tent stakes, and some kind of ground cloth (usually a cheap blue poly 5x7 tarp - the $3 special) to put over the browse bed. (5) Cordage - I take the same size bank line you have, but add 100 feet of 550 cord (20' ridgeline, three 15' lengths , and the rest in 6' to 10' hanks), and a spool of micro cord. For 6 through 10, your "military survival tin" video holds a lot of goodies in a small space. Button compass gives you a backup to the MC-2, sewing kit gives you something to use that needle with, paper and pencil lets you write down what's what and when. I find that the little aluminum tubular whistles that can be had for about a buck each are loud, fit on keyrings or anywhere else and can signal long after laryngitis sets in. Spare batteries for that headlamp are essential, and some kind of backup light (if nothing else, so you can see the headlamp when changing the batteries). My 11-15, based on all the hundreds of videos I have watched, would go (11) Care (in other words, First Aid and Trauma, (12) Consumables - anything with calories, from hard candy to freeze-dried meals or MRE's, (13) Comfort - like it sounds, anything to smooth the journey, from inflatable pillow to sunglasses, toothbrush, deodorant, etc. (14) Caution - as in "take care" -- trip wires, bear spray, firearms, staff - whatever it takes to get past a hazard (human or wildlife), (15) Carrier - rucksack, dry bag, pouches, etc.. If this seems like it's going to be too heavy, you can always rely on one of the three S's - Silverado, Sherpa or Suburban.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I never learned to math!

[@howardvarley8795]

Tim Baka.. you've forgotten the kitchen sink!

[@timbaka1480]

@@howardvarley8795 Dang, you're right - I have two ways - a ten liter folding bucket, and the down and dirty - dig a hole, drape a plastic tarp or drum liner in it, fill it up, do your delicates, and retrieve the tarp!

[@douglasmcintyre3297]

This was Dave Canterbury's original 10 Cs Plus Five Redundant Cs Emergency Survival Kit. It is important to stress that this is not a do-all kit designed to sstisfy every imaginable contigency. It is the minimum you'll need to survie the first night in the woods. 1. Cutting Tool: Full-tang belt knife-skinning, processing wood for fire, tools, firestarting, prying, scraping, removing bark, cutting notches, fine shavings, prying 2. Combustion Ferro rod-reliable friction-based ignition device, visible signaling 3. Cover Any and all clothing, tarps, tents, sleeping bags, wool blankets, bivvys, space blankets, 55 gallon 3 mil plastic drum liners, creates a survivable microclimate. 4. Container Made of metal-carrying water over distance, re-hydrating, making charcloth, cooking, washing, making primitive medicines, irrigating wounds 5. Cordage Ridgeline, tarp lines, fishing, trapping, shelter constructon. Whether paracord or bankline, is made up of multiple inner strands 6. Compass Must have a rotatable bezel an aiming/signaling mirror tha also has a 5 or 6x magnifying glass 7. Canvas needle-An improvised compass if pre-magnetized , awl, suture/repair clothing, tarps, attached to the back of Dave's knife sheath with cargo tape 8. Cotton Bandana-3' by 3', bright orange, improvised as a wash cloth, headgear, dip net/water filter, container. Could also be a sniper's veil, schmaugh or a large cut up T-shirt 9. Candling device A headlamp is best with multiple intensity settings and flash mode 10. Cargo Tape Best brand is Gorilla Tape-a thousand uses, from making containers to repairing holes in clothing, tarps Then along came Dave's Five ReduncanCies: 11. Second metal Container-as an oven,and to boil and dump/store water 12. Second metal Cutting tool that's not a belt knife-mostly axe and/or saw. In other environments like jungles, it could be a parang or a machete 13. 2% tincture of iodine-to disinfeCt water, wounds for first aid 14. Diamond sharpening rod or stone-sharpening/honing, maintainng cutting edges 15. Heavy duty slingshot bands with pocket attached-as a drinking straws, as trap engines or as a decent hand weapon for small game 15. ABS plastic stakes (6)-lightweight and durable, for rapid tarp shelter setups, use as toggles or improvised digging stick Each of these fifteen kit items has multiple functions for the trained survivor. Obviously one would also need either a five gallon bucket to carry in-hand, or a dry bag or rucksack to carry this fifteen piece kit on you back. If one had the luxury of packing fo a trip into the woods, one might also carry a kit to obtain food with tool slike a frog gig, tube fishing kit, spear point, some traps, snares and trapping supplies, some pre-made tinder, all regular medications, some pain meds, bug dope, an Epi Pen, a current topo map of the area, a personal locator beacon, some just-add-water foods, drink mixes like coffee, tea, chocolate milk powder or gatorade, plus something to pass the time like a deck of cards, a paperback book or perhaps a harmonica. In the rainy Pacific Northwest where I reside, a couple of 20-minute road flares can be critical to making and keeping a fire lit throughout the night in wet conditions. The nastier the environment you wish to prepare for, each item should be more robust and bullet proof as possible.

[@goodday9874]

very good