Emergency Shelter and a Bipod ridge line

[@808bAler]

That drone is gonna open up a lot of new angles for your content. I love it!

[@backwoodstrails]

Great idea. I would consider putting three X's with red or orange tape on the silver side too. Some people don't realize how badly you need the silver side facing out to reflect heat away in the desert in the hot summer months. Shading up in a desert survival situation is more important than people realize, especially people not familiar with desert survival.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Dave is one of the most humble and caring individual that God has blessed us to learn survival techniques from. People need to know this stuff even if they are just day hickers.

[@notchagrandpa8875]

You should do a series on how to disappear Dave, how to become as close to invisible as is humanly possible, not the grey man but the invisible man, for those times when you don't want to be seen.

[@jguitarz1]

One of my uncles taught me how to set up the same bipod shelter that he learned from my great grandfather that served in Germany and France in WWII. They at times when not in a wooded area would use what they had on hand for the bipods, rather shovels riffles etc to be able to set up a ridgeline. Good stuff as always Dave and thanks for sharing!

[@goldenphoenix88]

I would stick to one big black 'X' on the tarp ( a silver tarp is much more visible from the air) then turnover the soil nearby to make a 10 meter 'X' with the arms of the 'X' 1 meter wide.

[@semco72057]

That is a nice informational video and that is something they didn't teach me while in the Air Force, but something pilots need to know if their airplane crashes and they have their emergency kit handy.

[@williamolliges2622]

I was involved with a Rescue situation involving a dehydrated hunter who ran out of water. This was in a treeless antelope area of Northern Nevada. He used his spotting scope tripod and his tarp to make a shade shelter. The local sheriff did not deploy air assets to find him. Since the hunter was lying on the ground, his shade shelter turned out to be the only thing I was able to see standing above the sage. The tripod shelter provided both shade and a signal to searchers on foot to find the man. As an aside, I was taught in a desert survival class it is quicker and takes less energy to cut vegetation an put it in ziplock bags in the sun than making a solar still. This may be true, but the desert plant’s tendency to hold on to its moisture is not circumvented by the ziplock bag. This was evidenced by ziplocks around the man’s shelter full of sage and no water. On edit, I guess I should’ve asked him if he’d been getting any moisture out of his mini stills before I crap all over the idea.

[@coltonstringer507]

Dave I see your playing with that drone more and more. Maybe you should add a series of just awesome drone footage and how your getting and staying at the best dronography sites- world-wide. Keep up the good work.

[@KILLERKROW23]

If I was flying by. I would think the xxx meant something else completely

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Thank you for walking us through this brilliant quick and easy shelter. I've been using Corporal Kelly's two blanket shelter with one in orange and the other in green or a black camo version I found online. A third blanket I use for my shelter floor over a sheet of tyvek. I have an OCD issue in that I like to keep my gear clean and cared for. I still have military gear after retiring 32 years ago. This set up is all part of my bug out bag. On the reflective side of my black camo blanket I placed three large X's using neon orange duct tape plus keep the remaining role in my pack. I don't know who "invented" the Prusick knot but it's a godsend. I use them (#36 Sgt Knots bank line) on a clothes bar across the back of my Jeep interior to hang emergency gear, IFAK, Mora Companion, binoculars, bags, cordage, gorilla tape, bungee cords of various sizes, etc. for quick access in an emergency.

[@snaponjohn100]

Great video Dave, my friend. Thank you for making this so convenient. No one can say that it is too complicated to carry this system. Bless you and your wonderful family.

[@liveinlove5958]

As always thanks so much for your time and the drone footage is so lovely..eastern woodlands during fall and winter is so beautiful🥰

[@ESAPOWER]

Hey Dave! Another awesome video dude! I am curious, looking at the setup, how well it'll stand up to inclement weather? I've never used a set-up that didn't involve a really strong support like a tree. Would a strong wind pull the stakes out the ground on this? Would love to know! Hope you and the family are doing well! Nothing seems to stop you doing what you love, so mad respect to you man. Also, your trap line shelter from the series looks like a luxury palace!!

[@MSMcKenzieJr]

Refreshing. I enjoy the minimalistic approach. Great video.

[@azclaimjumper]

This is excellent for easily creating a windbreak after pitching my tent. Yes, I would definitely not want to use an orange-colored space blanket for a windbreak. All I need to do now is prepare two more 6' lines for the bipod guyout lines. Yes, I've already created my ridgeline with prusiks. Creating a windbreak with bipods & tarp should be easier than making a lean-to out of logs that I most likely would have to saw, strip branches, etc.

[@alexakamarbles]

Great video. I really liked the larks head with the unused cordage, that was slick

[@RedFeatherAngler]

great idea to put the 3 X's on the tarp, Dave.

[@glynnellis5050]

Good one, thank you Dave...

[@southernlandsolo7839]

Great learning and tips. Thanks Dave

[@mike-yp1uk]

I wish Dave would do a pod cast with some of his expert trainers. Just discussing the issues and drop favorite tech tips and let us just get to know you all on a different level.

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Thanks Dave. Hope the house rebuild is gonna well.

[@STUFFWEDO]

Long time fan and I love your channel. Thank you.

[@billygarfield5520]

Very good! I always carried a silver colored space blanket. Now I will carry an orange space blanket with built in knots. Thanks!!👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏

[@lanegardinier760]

Thanks for another great video, I agree with others about that the X's done in advance is so smart.

[@STUFFWEDO]

Thank you. Awesome video as always.

[@ronthomas7892]

Thank you.

[@rr1603]

Great video. Thank you. They always easy to understand and practice.

[@RawFeeding101]

Digging the new shots. On the fence about the music style. Great vid 👍

[@richardanderson6874]

Well done! Can we possibly see how things have gone for you and your family in rebuilding? Thanks for considering this.

[@robinnegus6499]

I used to be all about the “camo/neutral” colours for my gear. Nowadays im the total opposite, everything I buy I look for the brightest most unnatural colours I can find, Pink, orange, red ect, I lose way less gear now lol

[@ICAdventurersClub]

i have been trying several types of configs for two people set-up, with 5x7 e-blankets

[@tomjudy6973]

Like tht video on emergency set up got to get me a emergency tarp like that great job Dave

[@bearwilkey6507]

I haven't watched in a while I hope everything is going good.for you and your family....and hopefully close to a new home? Praying for you and your family and friends..

[@OzMan9989]

This is great. Serious question though - would small craft pilots truly call this in if they flew over and noticed the triple-X? Or just keep flying and ignore. I’m really wondering if this would trigger a rescue. Guess the question is for any pilots, etc that might not be SAR. Thanks.

[@PrismaxMan]

I like the idea of pre "x" ing the blanket, but if it's stored away for a while, especially in a hot place aren't you worried about ending up with a big sticky mess?

[@alanwilliams5836]

Thanks for the video Dave. I have a question that I'd like to put to everyone. In some of emergency kits, a lot of us choose to "be seen", and then carry high vis shelter tarps, etc. Many of us also think however, that situationally dependent, we may not want to be seen, and choose OD, Coyote, or Camo Shelters instead. What are everyone's thoughts on what to put into an emergency kit. My own personal consideration is to have two sets in the cargo area of my vehicle, one with a lot of signal orange, and one set of earthtones/camo. When a specific situation arises... swap that gear out for what is best thought to be considered best, based on that situation. Thoughts everyone?

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Thx Dave!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Very curious I’ve used ground to air signals for many years in the military and other jobs to include wilderness paramedic SAR .Your three xxx is for cancel supply drop in UK or has something changed since I retired. As it’s usually one x for rescue just curious I know groups of three but I was always taught three separate Xs on ground 10ft using trees ect and or one marker panel with one X 🤔

[@DavidCanterbury]

So for me it goes back to the 3 of anything, 3 fires, 3 ax’s, 3 lines etc...you are correct one X would do fine as well or SOS if you could manage it without butchering it in duct tape lol

[@tomritter493]

Just thinking should have run the drone up . Gave a sight angle on that panel ...

[@kentonhammond8938]

What is the brand of your space blanket with grommets ? Looks alot sturdier than most I've seen.

[@andreaaltavista2096]

Always interesting and nice video !

[@thomascrowell5103]

after you place your Gorilla tape X would it be of benefit to you to add a narrow piece tape down it middle that is a Reflective Tape or Glowing Phosphorescent tape to add extra layer visibility to you trap a night time... your thought please. -Thanks For The Great Video As Always.-

[@larrymackey8049]

You tha man David.

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video.

[@beethomas1334]

Is there orange duct tape to use on green or camo tarps? Seems to be best of both uses.

[@AlexWander]

Very Helpful!

[@RussellSekki]

He said a fathom...awesome.

[@jamessix60]

Nice video. Do you carry those stakes? Look pretty beefy. Thanks for your time. Greatly appreciated

[@ajpain6673]

Great video sir

[@DeadZeroGameing]

What if you don't want to be seen in an emergency situation

[@bloodyeyeful]

Pink would be nice.

[@scottanthony1616]

Dave, thank you for the educational videos, much appreciated. Take care, stay healthy an God bless you and your Family always. 👼🏻👼🏻🇺🇸🔥☕️👼🏻👼🏻

[@weerobot]

Cool Drone Shots...see if you can hide from the Drone..lol.. Camo Excercise..

[@bushwhackedsurvivor9713]

Nice.

[@stevekwiatkowski2535]

Great video.....i hate hi viz stuff except my sights tho.lol

[@GODANMEDIA]

Enjoying this series. Thanks Mr. C

[@alphapatriot8405]

Tier 1 of WoodCraft

[@stephenzevetchin]

Thanks Dave

[@ACEFDD]

Thanks Dave, nice video.

[@michaelbayliss9412]

Dave, what pants are those? Look vaguely like NOLS wind pants. (National Outdoor Leadership School)

[@outdoorsforachange]

Thanks, Dave!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Absolutely excellent!! .. 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@luanaewerling8883]

Muito legal.

[@danielblanchard6487]

Thanks

[@paigeproffitt4488]

💚💚💚

[@gringo3009]

Excellent!

[@alexwindsor4936]

Blimey, Dave...They'll see you from miles away....

[@tomjudy6973]

Space blanket sorry not tarp

[@PETITBILOU87]

How can 19 viewers dislike ?

[@RatdogDRB]

Prepping your "Oh Crap" gear... amazing how a little common sense is all that's needed (but, isn't so common these days). LOL

[@dez410]

Do you ever worry you'll get called in as a rescue from a plane flying over your property while practicing with the S.O.S shelters?

[@tyjordan4101]

Corporal's Kelly

[@DavidCanterbury]

Ask him where he learned it brother 😉 he is my right hand for a reason 💪

[@noonenowhere6920]

XXX