Escape & Evasion Kit

[@jacobitesolutions7049]

Glad to see our kit in action! Demo of the breaker bead was fantastic.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers, good gear you guys are putting out there 👍

[@jimabel7458]

Just some thoughts. Most searches go from head to toe. Keeping your hat is a 50/50 prospect. Then it’s a pat down looking for lumps and bulges, arms armpits, sides, waist band, crotch, legs to the ankle. Your pockets are dumped, hat checked. Now how will you fair with that search? A cache belt, good chance it will get a pass. Boots with hidden pockets for small thin blades might be missed, hidden pockets also for soft compact items as well. Make sure any restraint escape tools are accessible for front or behind the back access. That’s your Kevlar cord, handcuff key or micro knife. Other tools are second to that. Remember once you remove your restraints, you’re committed to escape and evasion. Do what it takes to escape. That’s when other tools like compass becomes important. Weapons for defense, resistance of recapture would be nice too, if you can get them.

[@Larri-b]

Love your page if memory serves me right you was in a documentary years ago about the Pathfinders . I’m a son of a paratrooper my dad was ex 1 Para god rest his soul . So for me I can trust your techniques and knowledge. Respect mate.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks mate, yes that’s right, back in 1996. In was 1 Para too, l wonder if l knew him?

[@Larri-b]

@@PreparedPathfinder my dad left in the 80s . He was in A Company.

[@Larri-b]

@@PreparedPathfinder I remember watching that documentary when I was a kid with my dad . And channel 4s P- Coy all the time .

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@Larri-b roger, the P Coy programme was a good one too. The recent P Coy series here on KZbin was very good too, if you haven’t seen it.

[@Larri-b]

@@PreparedPathfinder I’ve watched them all . I was in the RE but unfortunately never went airborne I left after OP TELIC 5

[@margaretadler6162]

Outstanding video and ideas! Very useful and makes you think about what other items that could help you out in a bad situation. Thank you, stay safe and healthy! ATB Sam Adler from USA

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Sam, appreciate your comments mate.

[@KingsTLC]

Very informative, and great ideas to have items on your person to help out in certain situations you may find yourself in....I have a couple of pairs of the 5.11 trousers, nice and comfortable, and never knew about the little hideaway sections...until now. Thank you for your service. All the best.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@alistairg6770]

Fascinating stuff. A different world indeed…

[@Wilderness121]

Great to see the wazoo cap. They come with and without patches now and in other colours. What you really need though is the wazoo cache belt ;-)

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yeah l was thinking of getting one of the new ones. I like the look of the belt but this one was very cheap and more low key.

[@twmsioncati585]

Great video mate. Great minds think alike. I did exactly the same thing with the same belt about a year ago. The only thing is that they tend to 'slip' a bit through the buckle when you are walking. This is not a problem because with just a quick pull you are right as rain. However, to make things easier you can rub a stick of some carpenter's beeswax (always good to have and dirt cheap) into both sides of the belt that feeds into the buckles. This restrains the slippage. The beeswax stick, by the way also works wonderfully on zip, and stuck draws and sash windows. Costs about a quid. As for content, I agree. Except I add, inter alia, a razor blade (in a packet), zip ties, an alcohol wipe and a £20 note. I do not have a fishing kit on the basis that in ten years as a kid I never caught a sodding one with a proper fishing kit, so I don't fancy my chances with a bit of line and some hooks. Oh yeah, and a condom. Not for water, you understand. I just might get lucky. You don't always want to "escape and evade." Cheers.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger that mate, thanks for your comments and suggestions! When l travel l add local currency too 👍

[@twmsioncati585]

@@PreparedPathfinder No problem. Quick question. I note that you wear an Elliott Brown watch. Any thoughts on them? (If you don't mind me asking).

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@twmsioncati585 yeah they’re nice mate, l got one of the limited edition Pathfinder models. l tend to wear a Garmin when l’m on the hills though.

[@twmsioncati585]

Thanks for the info. Keep up the great work.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@twmsioncati585 Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍

[@nurseactual]

That rectangular opening on your crkt seat belt cutter, is an oxygen wrench, to open oxygen tanks to flow for o2 in case of respiratory issues. I have the same tool on my keychain. Cheers from the States!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers! Merry Christmas from the UK! 👍

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

i wear the wazoo cache belt everyday, I have it loaded with rimalliry bushcraft survival gear, fishing kit, cordage, small flashlight, fire tinder, matches, zip ties, water bag, water tablets, small swiss army knife, in recent days, due the state of affairs in Canada and world these days, I have added kevlar cordage, a hand cuff key and ceramic razor blade, i just got a few more escape ideas from your video, thanks for that,

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@jayshields9919]

Luv that glass breaker. Cheers👍👍👍

[@greghardman5064]

Items in your kit have come a long way since the days of 'Sweaty Palm' 👍

[@9parasqn656]

Great stuff. Love your presentation style. Enjoyed that.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Sqn! 👍

[@irvsstella]

First time viewer, now subscribed!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers 👍

[@georgebyron468]

ok, my first practical thoughts on this gear is....can you get it all through airport security?

[@friendofcoal]

Outstanding video. Thank you for your service.

[@StevenRoberts-m8v]

Great content!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!!!! 🤝👍🎯💪✌️

[@pandaoutdoors4x4s]

Belter video loving the Chanel was a cool watch

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@66meikou]

I enjoyed this. There were some great ideas shown. Have you ever considered a small spool of kevlar cord? That would certainly easily cut though plasticuffs plus many other uses.

[@foobar9229]

Interesting tricks and I don't see any better conveniant place to hide stuff, but I'm wondering how famous these belts are among potential kidnapers (especially some milician or military ones). Because if you test any prepper guy he'll probably know the trick and check the belt before even checking the boots or the hidden pockets on the clothes, I assume. But maybe in practice it would work, idk (?)... Concerning the cap, I'd be afraid it would most probably fall down at the moment of the capture.

[@MS_249]

I love your videos. What could make sense for this kind of scenario is a little laminated printout of important telephone numbers (of friends, family, embassy - if one could not remember them all) so that you can make a call if you managed to escape. Maybe bank account numbers (without Keywords, passwords of course) can also be helpfull. Also money is in my opinion in this scenario super important as EDC. Hidden on various spots. - oh, and it is helpfull to store a digital coppy of the passport, ID, travel coduments, flight documents etc. online in a "cloud" so that you have excess to it if you manage to escape with nothing left on you. You can download this document then from an internet cafe for example.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger that, yes definitely all good ideas. I keep a small USB drive with all my personal docs in my bug out bag, that’s something that could easily be hidden in one’s clothing.

[@MS_249]

@@PreparedPathfinder thank you for your reply! I discovered your account this week and watching through your videos now since I like them. What i like a lot is that you bring "real life knowledge" and that you use also low price and civilian equipment, like the pink nail polish remover pads, taped with olive tape. Thats cool and not so gucciish. Its more like in my boyscout time and in my opinion all this knowledge is still legit.

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Hi what about if we are tied backside with chair

[@PreparedPathfinder]

If you make a small cut on the inside of the waistband of your trousers you can access your friction line.

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

@@PreparedPathfinder is sharped bone good as alternative for ceramic razor blade? not detectable for metal detector 😂

[@davidjacobs828]

Brilliant video ,thanks.

[@destinationbushcraft1833]

good to see Cyalume make suppository lights.

[@OverlandTT]

Spot on video mate 🤜🤛

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers!

[@torsten4757]

Hello from Germany! Thanks for your interesting Videos, lm subscribed. These Poncho Liner on your Table, is it original GB MTP from the British Army? Or is the Liner even genuine issued? Can you tell me where you got that from? l like it. Cheers Torsten

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Hi, thankyou! It’s not an issued one, it’s from Zero Foxtrot in the USA.

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

how long length should it be and tensile strength of kevlar cordage

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Hi what's the alternative for ceramic blade

[@dennismangrum1517]

Good info and well presented .

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Dennis 👍

[@alexanderweaver4838]

That's some pretty awesome information. I just bought two pairs of tactical pants and I'll get busy figuring out what to carry and how to carry it in the pants. I don't foresee being captured by anyone but in this present screwed up political atmosphere of ours you never know. I am a prepper and prepared for bugging out but as we all know stuff happens. So, better to be safe than sorry. I do wear a boonie hat when bushcraft camping and it's got wire snares in the inside brim, #36 bank line wrapped around the outside and held in place with small safety pins, a fishing hook that is actually a decorative item but can be used, two small Bic lighters in two separate loops. They are wrapped in bright orange electrical tape which keeps them secured in the loops. I have a small Olight with a hat clip secured on one side of the hat with zip ties; when I need light I just depress the rear button on the Olight. Around my neck I have a small CRKT neck knife and a high decibel whistle on a 22 inch length of 550. My watch has a Brunton compass attached to the band and about 10 to 12 inches of bright orange tape divided in two places of the watch strap. On my right wrist I made my own 550 paracord wrist bracelet that has a small ferro rod, a whistle and a button compass. If I unravel the bracelet I have approximately twelve feet of paracord. In my right boot I have a six inch tanto blade in a ballistic nylon sheath and it blends in well with my boot color. One item I have found that is handy to carry are a couple of small hair pins or bobby pins some know them as. They are great for removing splinters, ticks and ear wax. I heard of them opening hand cuffs as well.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Sounds like you are pretty squared away Alexander, thanks for your comments!

[@cardiacbob]

The neck rig could be a giveaway to kidnappers that you're a hard target, and to look deeper. Cheers, mate.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yeah it's all down to the situation and these are some ways of carrying your kit.

[@cardiacbob]

@@PreparedPathfinder understood. I train certain US government personnel to survive overseas in non-permissive environments, and part of that training is to not look like a hard target. When they're on mission I need them to blend in and not do things that highlight their mission or capabilities. It was just an observation mate not a criticism.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@cardiacbob roger, yeah no worries mate. I’d definitely be more subtle if l were operating in a hostile environment. Sounds like an interesting job mate.

[@marksadventures3889]

Nice ideas. Then there's hooded, tied behind the back and ear plugs, if i were taking someone away hostage or otherwise, I don't want them seeing, knowing what's going on or being able to hear traffic noise, voices etc. But it's good to see techniques in action. I like the map fold thing, I was thinking of getting a map printed on a scarf, not that it's a need at any point I can see at the moment. Good video. I have often thought about the shtf scenarios and in practicality many things people think of are ill thought out. A bit of planning and common sense may keep you alive for a while, but after say 78 hours plus you need more longer lasting solutions, they w2ould be my concern but at 61 i'm not sure if i'll be around.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yep l’ve been hooded and subjected to white noise, whilst in stress positions on SERE, great fun!

[@marksadventures3889]

@@PreparedPathfinder Oh Yes! I would never have made selection, not fit enough. But I did well in E&E, walked right past me twice. Always search up as well, big conifers give good cover

[@kronides6335]

Are there any rough places in England? Or just the rest of the world…

[@thefusilier4702]

Gentle suggestion; Modify your hat with with a small patch filled with sand at top / inside of your hat.. Use your imagination for its uses... PS, my handcuff key has clips attached, so I can place them in strategic locations (ie) inside boot laces, inside wrist watch band, button hole (ect) & my boot laces are made from Kevlar, originally developed for the forest fighter's, but has many clandestine uses...

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Re the sand, A pinch on the tongue will help induce salivation, it can be used as a tiny waterfilter (fill biro tube with sand and run water through it in conjunction with the hats cloth.) Or just throw it in your captors eyes and use the confusion to book it outta there :-D If your captors are half decent folk (Odd concept for kidnappers I know but if you're a hostage its in their interests to keep you healthy) then you can use the sand to give yourself a big blister or as an eye irritant so that they seek medical attention for you, opening communication on your plight, possibly to the outside.

[@thefusilier4702]

@@OldNavajoTricks the concept for "Sand in the hat" for me was to use as a "Sap Cap" or a blunt force object, Discrete, Reinforced Pouch sewn into the back of ballcap undetectable personal defense Baseball-style cap hat weapon. Commercially sold here in the US.... A type of sand that carries weight & can pass a through a metal detector, would be preferred as to what I'm referring to, not to underestimate your vaild ideals, thnx's for your reply.....

[@OldNavajoTricks]

@@thefusilier4702 Aah, an impromptu cosh I see, yup 👍

[@Sam-em1ic]

Very good info thanks

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Sam!

[@RolandWatt]

Awesome video 👍👍

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍

[@cheryldekoevend6626]

Hi. Who makes the belt?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Hi Cheryl, it’s just a cheap one off Ebay, does the job though.

[@cheryldekoevend6626]

@@PreparedPathfinder Do you have a link?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@cheryldekoevend6626 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Secret-Money-Belt-Hidden-Wallet-Running-Belt-Travel-Safety-Waist-Holder-Bumbag-/184152933003?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@w3w3w3]

best channel 💪

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@prospero6337]

SuperGood Thanks !

[@w3w3w3]

nice

[@tiamdaeoconghail7770]

Amazing

[@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226]

You served SAS? Greetings from Germany

[@PreparedPathfinder]

No mate, 1 Para and Pathfinders

[@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226]

@@PreparedPathfinder not so far away from sas…. Main thing: military experience/SERE and combat survival course (which ya have.cause of para, don’t you?)

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226 roger, l did SERE three times mate.

[@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226]

@@PreparedPathfinder I know what you‘re talking about! (German Einzelkämpfer/CSC) Good That I found/subscribed your channel!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@taxlawsealsteuerberater7226 cheers mate. I’ve been over on the SF Para Competition in Germany a few times and jumped with you guys, got my German wings.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

there goes my trip to Mozambique 😐

[@winner3057]

Good videos, T. First In. ⬆️

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate

[@ec6052]

I don't think I'd hide the handcuff key in the bottom of my pants, that'd be pretty aggravating having your hands cuffed behind your back and knowing your just out of reach from the key that could free you.

[@vektorvictor8252]

Would be nice to see our military go after the kidnappers in latin america with as much funding and determination as they go after the cartels.

[@robertdowns8182]

Good stuff,but I'll still probably pronounce cache wrong LOL.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers! 😆👍

[@radovandobric1969]

Dude, i have some war experience (former Yugoslavia). If someone catches you and finds all that equipment with you, you are in deep shit.🙃

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, it’s a calculated risk hey? Conversely, you’d be in the sh*t with no kit if you managed to escape.

[@jacoberasmus2250]

Good vid but I’m pretty sure that’s not how cache is pronounced

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@jacoberasmus2250 yes it is!

[@abucudee]

Hello mate, just a suggestion but it would definitely be worth you setting up an Instagram account to help grow your channel, big serving and vet community on there to help increase awareness of your content, (apologies if you already have one, just I looked you up on there and couldn’t find you) if you’re interested it’s pretty simple to do, but if you need any help then let me know and I’ll try to assist

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger that mate, thanks for the suggestion, been meaning to do that.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Instagram account sorted 👍

[@abucudee]

@@PreparedPathfinder followed and shared your page pal 👌🏻

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@abucudee cheers mate 👍

[@jefffriedberg]

Once everything was “confiscated” and you were left with only the belt, and pants, I think you had no means at all of making fire ????? (I think they would take the hat.)

[@Plainsurvival]

what legit reason would you have for smuggling a blade past an x-ray machine

[@tituspullo9210]

Good video. But a caveat - anyone worth their salt is going to sanitize you and put you into other clothing. It would be worth mentioning that your escape attempt should happen as quickly as possible, after capture, to increase success.

[@628tmorgan]

If people get snobby about pronunciation how many American words do Brits pronounce incorrectly from our perspective

[@stephenclarke3990]

As interesting as this video is, E & E takes a long time to practice properly, in the forces it take months of daily training, with in depth instruction. As far as B 2 0 goes, it was one the biggest "F" up's of all time ❗️Not something anyone would want to copy 🥴

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, but we all start somewhere. Yes B20 was a big f-up, but it’s always good to learn lessons from these experiences.

[@stephenclarke3990]

@@PreparedPathfinder I completely agree with everything you say. All I was getting at really was E and E is bloody hard work ❗️Im sure you know this of course. And yes we do all have to start somewhere.Take care & Stay Safe 👍🏼

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@stephenclarke3990 cheers mate 👍

[@ukheadshot8]

What pen is it your carrying in this please ?