Dollar Store Survival Challenge - 10 Items Only

Dollar store survival challenge! Camping with only 10 dollar store items.
The initial idea was to do the $10 survival challenge. However, welcome to 2023 where 10 Canadian dollars only gets you 3-4 items at a dollar store. Therefore, I opted for a 10 ITEM challenge.
I set up a very rough shelter, start a fire, "cook" a meal and enjoy a cold craft beer.
Thanks for watching!
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[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Winter Dollar Store Survival Challenge Here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goHCfI2feruppMk

[@bobbytyler7005]

Yes do a winter one

[@herbertholland924]

Just a friendly suggestion. When using the ferro rod, pull the knife up and let the spark fall into the tinder bundle. When you push down like that it is very easy to scatter your tinder bundle.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I'm always open to constructive criticism, I'll try that out next time! Thanks for watching!

[@fishingthe910]

Interesting concept, gonna give that a try

[@datgamer2132]

and you can also scrape that light greay block part to and it is 10 times easer to start the fire

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I remembered while editing! My brain sometimes forgets to work when the camera is rolling 🤦‍♂️ Thanks for watching!

[@jhill4874]

Should have scrapped off magnesium from the block. That really starts a fire.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I only realized the block may have had a purpose while I was editing, I'll definitely give it a try!

[@jhill4874]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers 😁

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Comment below if I should do a winter version!

[@metroplex7986]

In theory yes, you could do a winter version, but it would blow the "budget challenge" portion out of the water. Two or three tarps from the hardware section, several yoga mats, a few more of those emergency shelters should be fine for a full shelter. As long as you're not doing it in -20C.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Definitely not at -20C! I'd maybe try a snowy day between 0C-5C. And I agree, it would end up being 10-15 items most likely

[@metroplex7986]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers You *could* try -20C. BUT your budget might need to be increased to $200 just for the shelter alone without a campfire. Multiples of each for layering/insulating: shower curtain, tiny area rug, yoga mats, tarp, emergency shelter/blankets, bath or beach towels, single-pack of hand warmers (Hot Hands or Hot Paws), and/or those sun reflectors for the car. But some of those items might only be available for purchase between now and mid-September.

[@randyyeager]

If you do a winter version, make a full bugout bag from the dollar stores (Dollarama and Dollar Tree) only thing you won't find is a jacket. Though it might take you a few years to put the kit together as they never have everything you need all at once.

[@pyrosmoak53]

I think a winter version would be nice to watch, why not give it a go.

[@douggraves2823]

Just searched dollar store survival challenge planning to rewatch some old classics & found this. Glad to see im not the only one that still enjoys this video premise 👍

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

It's interesting seeing everyone's version of it! Joe Robinet was my favorite. Trip Smith also did a thrift store version that was really interesting as well! Thanks for watching! Also I've been seeing a lot of $20 challenges now, I think that's become the norm

[@douggraves2823]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers Joe Robinet is one of my favorite human beings lol. I don't think I've ever seen Trip's so I might head there next. You've got yourself a new sub btw. Have a great day bud!

[@valstarkgraf]

If you want a better flavor on the tea, bruise the needles a little bit to release the resin a little better. And yes, boil it longer.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Good point! The cup was a little too thick to get a good rolling boil unfortunately, but I'll definitely be trying this again this winter

[@Raykz88]

Your chopsticks are so creative 😂 loved this challenge! Winter version would be crazy!

[@Arvinshippy]

That mylar shelter is supposed to have two sides and a bottom isn't it?

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

It's shown that way on the package, but it's really just a big rectangle sheet, I went with the simple lean to since it was fairly warm out. I plan to make more of an enclosed shelter with it when I try this again in winter

[@LegionarHR]

drinking cold beer while watching this! :)

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@queenysden]

Would love to see a winter edition

[@EntityGamimg]

Always carry a Leatherman muti-tool and a Ferro Rod. Never leave home without them

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Never a bad idea!

[@buddlybrand5163]

very interesting I would be interested in a winter film thanks

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@pastadoll]

Your fire starter worked fine, but you should let the fire build up a little before you place the kindling on it that immediately blows out a small fire.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Bad habit of mine! I always add too much kindling to the point of almost smothering the fire

[@DiabolicalFink]

That was a great video, thank you. I love using chopsticks and learning new things.And you just put a new idea of making my own chops in my head

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@BushcraftBeardo]

Great video. Definitely do a winter one!

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I think I'll need a little more firewood.. and I'm hoping the dollar store starts selling sleeping bags by then 😅

[@BushcraftBeardo]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers 🤣

[@captainjimstrattonusmc]

Thanks

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

I got a channel I’ve been waiting for this weather do $$ store challenge

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Nice!

[@Berniewojewski]

Excellent use for a pillow. Cheers from Ontario 🍺

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Cheers! 🍻

[@valstarkgraf]

A decent 55 gal drum liner for a debris bed might be a better option for comfort in any season but winter.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I was considering garbage bags and filling them. But I honestly thought those bows would still be nice and green by the time I filmed this video, I know better for next time!

[@valstarkgraf]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers trash bags work best if you have a bunch of nice dry leaves to stuff in them, but I'd take two 6 mil plastic contractor bags over the mylar in most emergency situations.

[@ameroz60]

Loved both of yours video from items purchased dollar store. I had an idea but would see if you two could put it together in a video. It would be to take a grocery chiller bag which has that shinny inside and make either a sleeping bag or tent by cutting and sewing together. We have them here in Australia in Woolworths store for about $2.50 to put your frozen shopping in , it has a zippered top to it. Not to sure cost effectiveness by the time you've purchased them and sewn them. But have over a period of time collected about 20 of them.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

That sounds like a neat idea, but I don't have a single one of those bags. I'm also not that confident in my sewing skills! 😅 Thanks for watching!

[@ryan.J.]

@ameroz60 I know the bags you mean Woolies and Cole’s have them. I’ve also thought about bags like chip’s or CC packets cutting them open and putting them together with superglue and making a blanket.

[@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078]

Nice!! I did something kind of like this a couple of times to help me find out exactly what I needed for my Get Home Gab. First time out was rough! It was drizzling rain and a little breezy all night. I used pretty the same shelter, blanket and fire stater. It really helped me figure out what I needed and didn't need.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Yeah! I tend to bring TOO much stuff when I camp and it was nice to have just a few items to keep track of and pack out. Thanks for watching!

[@oldsouthernpine]

Nicely done! You’re tougher than I am doing that challenge! Would definitely love to see a winter version!

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Haha, my neck says otherwise! Thanks for watching!

[@trips_afoot]

Nice video brother it’s great to see a good challenge. Keep the beer and videos coming!

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Thanks bud! Appreciate it!

[@waitandsee9345]

Nice

[@randyyeager]

Dollarama has exercise bands. These bands are just like a Swat T tourniquet. A Swat T is 4" x 52" The bands are about 6" x 45" and a bit thinner. I've tested them and the will work. You can make a fairly decent bug out bag Just from Dollarama and Dollar Tree in Canada, complete with first aid kit. Only thing you won't find is an outdoor knife, and sleeping bag. But they do have Tarps mylar blankets, some smaller fuzzy blankets and some thread and needles, so you could make yourself a sleeping bag if you like to DIY.

[@randyyeager]

they have a hatchet, whistles, tarps, Mylar tent and blankets, kitchen knives. magnesium bars, lighters, magnifying glasses, self inflating pillows, compasses, folding knives, multitools with pliers, folding saws, flashlights, cups plates, cultery, pots, stainless steel bottles, headlamps, lanterns (electric and kerosene), food like I said, everything but a sleeping bag (But you could use the mylar tent as a sleeping bag under a tarp.) and an outdoor fixed blade knife.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Tons of good suggestions, I never thought of diy-ing a sleeping bag, might consider it! I'm starting to gear up soon for that video

[@randyyeager]

It took me 8 years to build a complete bugout bag from Dollar store items. They get new stuff and new seasonal stuff every year, so some of the stuff I listed may not be there right now, but may show up in the coming years and seasons or may never show up again.@@CampfiresandColdBeers

[@paulbohn1971]

Thank you fore the advice I have been getting ready you have been a big help love to you and yours frome paul In p.a a fellow youtuber

[@Emeraldwitch30]

We keep glowsticks on hand for power outages all the time. Drop one in a dry empty water bottle for the kids gives enough light to fill a room. We put 2 in water in clean milk jugs too. It diffuse the light nicely and keeps the rooms lit for hours. Amd im not stressing over lit candles/fire in my house.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

That's actually a great idea. Thanks for watching!

[@kokopelau6954]

Get the water boiling hot, bruise the needles, let steep at least 10 mins. Spruce is milder than Pine in flavor.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Appreciate the tip, I'll be doing a winter version in a couple of months and plan on sipping on that all night for warmth

[@zanidaniel-se6vm]

Thank you for sharing

[@tekpic04]

Hi there!, you have presented a bargain budget exercise for first time campers and seasoned pros.

[@HarshmanHills]

Solid kit on small budget

[@jhtsurvival]

great video

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Thanks!

[@jelkel25]

Lots of good stuff going on here! Not wanting to add to landfill, planning your camp, learning the knot (I still have to cheat and have a little book full of them). Was bought a similar knife as a gift and like you I tried to use it outdoors so it didn't end up just as landfill. Trying not to break it while getting some use out of it was a little challenge in itself!!!!

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Thanks for watching! I've been debating getting one of those quick reference knot guides, but slowly learning a few of the basics to get by

[@jelkel25]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers Collins Gems, they're all pocket sized, SAS Survival Guide, mushrooms, Food for free, knots, tonnes more, not expensive.

[@lowermichiganadventures]

Inflation, welcome to our new world

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I know right?!

[@metroplex7986]

I'm pretty sure those same items would have cost $5-$7 less 3 years ago.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

@@metroplex7986 without a doubt!

[@puppiesarepower3682]

For anybody wondering where to find a $1 magnesium fire striker, Harbor Freight carries them.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Good to know! I'm due to visit a HF one day, I've always thought of it as America's Princess Auto

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

The jute twine just break it down roll it in your palms make a big bird nest

[@lowermichiganadventures]

23:22 love ❤️ the video cheers

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Thanks for watching!

[@RNDM85]

I'm confused you said you didn't want a flashlight because you only use a flashlight one time but then you bought glow sticks ...which are worse lmao and a candle albeit slightly better than a glow stick still a flashlight wins with the multiple uses

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

My logic was a little flawed on that one 😅. I just didn't want a flashlight I'd use once and keep in a box afterwards. Thanks for watching!

[@richardhenry1969]

I really like the cup. Not sure what dollar store you go to . The dollar General where I live doesn’t have anything like that stuff. I’ve seen fire starter but no tarps or basic camping stuff. Makes me wonder if they have different stuff depending on your location. I’m by the water yet we don’t even have a fishing pole. Nice video I personally love this kind of stuff. Thinking outside the box is good training. One thing I wanna add. I know you didn’t like the idea of a water bottle. Did you ever think the water bottle makes great cordage. Plus plastic is fire starter. Just a fyi.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

"Dollarama" in Canada, they must have added a camping section this year because I've never seen most of this stuff there myself until I went for this video. Also, good tip on the water bottle. I knew about the cordage but didn't think of it as a starter!

[@metroplex7986]

Best bet is Dollarama, the Canadian Dollar Tree is worse. Dollarama is great because of their seasonal rotation of items. Spring and summer will have the camping, fishing, biking and gardening stuff. Then it slowly gets removed for the Halloween stuff toward the end of the season.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I wasn't even aware we had Dollar trees in Canada! (Quebec here)

[@metroplex7986]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers The closest would at the Ontario/Quebec border in Hawkesbury. But I wouldn't suggest a visit.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Haha! Had no idea, I'm about 30 minutes east of there. Stocked up on some Ontario beers from that Lcbo last weekend. Glad I didn't miss much

[@adventurersclub1]

it was fun to watch, i wanted to do it too ( i had planned it years ago but... covid )

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Thanks for watching! Why not do it now? It's interesting seeing everyone's different take on it

[@adventurersclub1]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers too much work... but it's definitely on my to do list 🙂

[@mikebomar8230]

Set up shelter wrong. But it's ok. No point in being comfortable. Or dry of protected from the wind.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

The lean-to did exactly what it was meant to do. Thanks for watching!

[@paulbohn1971]

Do another one like this maybe ad catch and cook fish

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I'll consider it! Problem is I might go hungry 😅

[@280zjammer]

An overnight survival challenge just means staying warm and dry. You won't die of starvation or dehydration in twenty four hours if you were in good condition when it began. Everything in addition is for comfort. A three day survival challenge does begin to get critical. At three days you must add water but you still don't need anything else. This, of course, assumes the threats to your life are entirely environmental and time based. If you're facing grizzly bears, there's a good chance nothing you can buy at the dollar store is going to save you. Knowing what you have and how to use it makes the biggest difference. Everyday carrying items that enable your abilities makes the second biggest difference. If you carry it everyday, it's fair to use during a challenge.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Absolutely, I could have sat there for 24 hours and been fine in this weather. But that wouldn't have made for a very interesting KZbin video 😉 Thanks for watching and commenting bud!

[@280zjammer]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers I would have broken a rib laughing if you just wrapped a waterproof blanket around yourself and just sat there drinking a beer and talking smack about all the hazards. But actually your content was pretty good. I just like pointing out the obvious.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

@@280zjammer haha appreciate it!

[@shelbyhughes8600]

Why didnt you use it like an actual tube tent

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Couple reasons, I wanted to sit in front of it while facing the fire. I honestly didn't need a shelter in the conditions I was in. Most importantly, I'm planning a winter version soon and don't want the shelters to be too similar. Thought it was smart to save the more enclosed shelter for colder weather 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@kennethmoyers1396]

Two fiddy for an aluminized survival tent? Where'd you find that deal?

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

Dollarama in Canada! They have seasonal stuff and I was quite impressed with the "camping" selection

[@mikebomar8230]

You didn't get the flashlight. But the glow sticks. Because you don't want something you use only once. GLOW STCKS ARE SINGLE USE! AND FLASIGHTS ARE NOT?

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I don't like accumulating gear that I'll never use again. Using a product once and "one time use" (although not great for the environment), are different. Thanks for watching and commenting bud!

[@mikebomar8230]

You could send the unwanted gear to your viewers? Maybe with a signature. That would be cool

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

@mikebomar8230 that's a great idea! I might keep that in mind for the future.

[@webfreezy]

When you purchase a tent at 02:15 but at 08:22 don't remember it's a tent and just use it as a tarp?

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

It was never a tent, the packaging shows it set up as an a-frame, but I never had any intentions of using it that way.

[@webfreezy]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers Just sounded like you were wondering that it has two layers 😉

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

@webfreezy ahh yeah, the thickness threw me off. It was incredibly thin, so I thought it was down to one layer 😆 I purposely did that style of shelter in this video because if I do a winter version, I'll do a more enclosed setup to trap in some heat

[@mrhalfstep]

Don't do a winter version. I think you might die. I'm exaggerating, of course. To my eye, you don't seem to have a good grasp of how to select or use your gear, just based on the way you set up your tube tent. I think you'll get there, since you took the time to learn the taught line hitch, but you aren't there yet, IMO. Ain't hatin', just sayin'. Thanks for taking the time to create the content.

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

No worries! I admit I'm absolutely terrible with knots and tarp setups, something I'm working on. I'm very comfortable winter camping though, in a worst case scenario I'll be staying up all night stoking the fire. Thanks for watching!

[@mrhalfstep]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers I agree, if ya can process enough wood, start a fire, and are willing to settle for warm beers, you can avoid freezing to death! BTW, what the hell are you doin' responding to TY comments at 4:30 in the morning? LOL

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

@mrhalfstep haha! Yup, I already have a plan, a huge bow bed, 3 sided shelter with a long fire in front. Get an early start to really collect a lot of wood. I'll also pick the weather accordingly, somewhere around or just below freezing. And 4am? Night owl here. I'm actually watching Steve Wallis' Walmart camping video at the moment

[@mrhalfstep]

@@CampfiresandColdBeers Love that guy and RIP, Beautiful Wife. Peace.

[@ernest9606]

Bro a. You need more practice on fire

[@CampfiresandColdBeers]

I was still pretty new to a ferro rod here, getting better I promise! 😁 I suggest you watch the winter version did recently!