ESEE Advanced Survival Kit Review

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

Im an ex Army Ranger vet. You have a great vid. Very informative. Im in the woods almost every week and I still do military hikes. I have a bag that weighs 19.8 Lbs. I made it 61 days out of this bag. You can catch your food...clean your food...cook your food.....purify water...shelter and provide navigation. I live in south central Louisiana...the practice is a little more challenging with the alligators and the snakes. I still enjoy it though. Im 63 years old :) Thanks....Charles

[@MarineX]

This is awesome

[@thebear6751]

Can we see your kit

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

@@thebear6751 Yes it wont be long. Trying to get everything together to start my own channel. Also getting remarried soon and getting a 6700 q ft home. Im looking forward to this.

[@charlesisbell4340]

NW LA here. Luckily in my neck of the woods, gators aren't an issue. Them snakes are though. And just from a painful experience, do keep your eyes peels for stripped bark scorpions because we do have'em and they love to burrow down in the deep bark of pine trees.

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

@@charlesisbell4340 We dont have scorpions here at all. Texas has alot. Thanks for the good advice. Charles

[@sanders6561]

My god you’re waayyy too underrated

[@sethmoore4249]

Dude Fr tho I’ve been watching him for a little while and it’s great content.

[@BroMorris0341]

This bag is awesome for anyone with disposable income *OR* a gift for a significant other that is into anything outdoors related. Apart from that, just your video alone is enough for someone to replicate this kit at any price point that's comfortable and add their own personal needs/ideas. Great video.

[@VAMobMember]

Add a pencil sharpener and the pencil become Fire tender as does any twig that will fit into the sharpener. In other words add a carpenters pencil sharpener to any kit that includes fire making capability.

[@vonster22]

great idea

[@LinkRocks]

I came across your video and I love how detailed you are explaining everything. A lot of these survival kit reviews are rushed and the person narrating assumes the viewer knows everything. It's good that you took the time to explain everything.

[@jmcdermo]

Your videos are getting better every time. This channel is going to explode.

[@MarineX]

Thanks much!

[@tenchraven]

People can whine about price, or "learn how to build your own", but honestly it's a good kit. Factoring in their time to assemble it, overhead and a reasonable profit, the retail is high but these are high price components. The MSRP is DoD high and I expect ESEE just doesn't want to do direct retail as it is in pain in the ass. This screams "inspectable and issuable module" made for.... someone. For a kit you can forget for five or six years, and inspect when you buy a new car it works. And if I had to build more than, say, 20 comparable kits for fleet service of some kind, say bush pilots, yeah, it is worth the money to just buy these.

[@MarineX]

I really think this is a go to kit. Plus the additional space makes for great add ins.

[@earlelzy7243]

I would advise people if they get this kit to read everything to learn how to use it before you need to.

[@CoryCDS]

Atleast the tips they give are good little reminders incase your minds foggy

[@witness4Him]

Well thought out. Having the map pouch right outside the bag ready to look at is great, then having the first aid pack handy is another great idea. The price is steep but you get what you pay for. Great video.

[@josephhowell6186]

Along with the fire star i put a minie foldable cooker .and several days worth of freez dryd food and Atleast a couple liters of water.becouse if i had to bug out in the first place its hard to focus on building a shelter .seting traps .etc when belly is eating at back bone it gave us some nurishment for a few days while im seting it all up and hunting .

[@valthalin7613]

I find layout shots helpful if you could include that in your review/reveals. Just a shot of all the gear in the bag with the inside of the bag showing if possible. Thanks for giving this bag some lime light. Was interested to see.

[@johnforeman2034]

Looks like a great kit, itd be nice to see a bandana and/or a compact filter (life straw, sawyer mini, ect) in it as well. Super low cost and if they did a bandana they could brand it as well.

[@dalecarr5445]

Good review. I think the kit is fairly priced for what you get. You might be able to put it together for less but that doesn’t mean it’s not a decent value. You have to pay to have someone curate the kit for you. I would suggest adding a Grayl water filter and a military poncho. I’d probably switch out the SAK for a Leatherman Wave too. I think you were already going to add medical supplies and food so it should be good at that point.

[@freeroamingbronco]

Smokey mountain knife works has them for about $360. Makes it totally worth it.

[@JudgeD-hc9vw]

SMKW is where i buy almost all my knives and some other gear/lures. An American Company selling US made (esse, case, buck, CRWT, etc) as well as high quality impots (Henkel).

[@earlelzy7243]

The wire saw should be made into a bucksaw to keep the blade taut. Or use two sticks inside the rings makes them easy to hold.

[@littlejackalo5326]

The wire saw is pretty much worthless. You expend tremendous amounts of energy with those, and they take forever to cut. You're better off slipping a folding saw in that bag.

[@simonh6371]

@@littlejackalo5326 There's actually a wood saw on the Swiss Army Knife, but he missed it, as most people not familiar with SAKs do. It's small but thicker and a bit longer than the one on the Leatherman Rebar, and very capable for it's size.

[@KG-rv8kj]

@@simonh6371 the SAK wood saws work so much better than the Leatherman ones

[@simonh6371]

@@KG-rv8kj I know. I bought a Leatherman Rebar and was surprised to see that the wood saw on it is shorter and skinnier than even the one on a 91mm Hiker! Victorinox surpass Leatherman with both scissors and saws.

[@simonh6371]

It's easy to miss if you aren't familiar with them, but that Swiss Army Knife is a 3 layer knife and also has a wood saw, between the two blades and the openers. It looks like a liner so it's easy to miss. This saw is thicker and slightly longer than the one on the Leatherman Rebar, and is very capable for it's size. Also very good for striking a ferro rod with the back of the saw.

[@krsone1585]

That price is crazy. The best kit is one you build for yourselves. This way ya get what you need. Good vid though.

[@markpaolino4264]

Absolutely, well worth it. Very high quality gear, no crap.

[@PhillyFlyersss]

Your content is top notch homie! This channel is gonna blow up very soon, literally some of yer best quality videos on these topics I've seen. Also, thanks for your service, i appreciate y'all.

[@MarineX]

I appreciate that! I want to be a bit different

[@matthewshannon6946]

Interesting kit...quality is high, but I'd definitely have to add a comprehensive first aid kit as well. Great video!!

[@lorenzoepp8399]

Way underrated my man, another good use for the contractor bags is a makeshift mattress. Subbed into the battalion!

[@josephhowell6186]

I ve made bugout bags off and on for years and i bought 2 survival straws and both seald up i couldn't get any water thrue eather one not good of thats all someone had to filter water i prefer to boil and strain it first out of a stream or pond.thanks for the information

[@richardhenry1969]

Really like how you went over everything. But I guess my up bringing I find it hard to justify one of these kits. My whole life has been wilderness survival from boy scouts and years of summer camps to army Ranger bat. It's nice having all that stuff but it's been my experience when something happens it's what you have on you that matters. I see you get a lot of name brand stuff but over $500. For that kind of money you can really build a hell of a kit. I guess if you didn't have time to put something together and you was traveling I guess your right. But I'm more about learning to live with has little as possible. Great job semper fi

[@TRDGE]

Every time this man uploads this video I gotta watch it 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@MarineX]

Thanks brother

[@VAMobMember]

As long as you are not buying every one. 😈

[@TRDGE]

@@VAMobMember xD

[@warrenmullett]

I just snagged a few swiss army knives. For the money you cant beat em... Nice kit ! Finally ! Less is more sometimes..

[@MarineX]

Absolutely agree and thanks for being here since the beginning brother. Are you in the discord channel?

[@eggsdollarman1774]

Wow, casually concise and organized my guy. Excited to watch more, subbed.

[@lordfairfaxpreparedness]

Seems a little pricey but like you said, high quality gear! ESEE makes good stuff. I have been looking at the survival tin for a while, may have to bite on the bag kit. Thanks for the information/review!

[@wesleybrooks62]

I appreciate all the good information that you put out, you are straight to the point, never rambling like all the others thank you and God bless you and your family

[@MarineX]

Thank you. Brevity is the sign of wit

[@klj5150]

I love your videos. I feel your presentation, breakdown etc. was very informative as all your videos are. I also like to read the comments. I see many people are relating that building your own bag is better and/or cheaper. But, what I got out of the first or second sentence in your video is this bag is for someone that kinda wants a kinda all inclusive, almost complete pack. You can add this to whatever you already have, duplicate the items and save money. It didn’t seem like you said it was the end all be all. It does cost a bit of money, but you get what you pay for. Especially in this case. Everything was name brand, military grade, and quality. Your review is ultra thorough and super captivating. Great video. Maybe attempt to create a video duplicating this bag’s content and compare the savings and quality. Thanks Bro. I’m getting this bag to stash in my backpack. Peace!

[@MarineX]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@charlesisbell4340]

I definitely see the quality of a $500 bag. Maybe not $700 but definitely 5 unlike those other over priced bags filled with (IMO) garbage that could have been built at Walmart for mere penny's on the dollar. This would be good as a tag along bag during normal emergency circumstances but I wouldn't use it in a SHTF situation and only for one good reason. That reason is there are too many bright colored objects and I wouldn't want to use anything that would attract attention to myself. If they made these bags with full earth tone color contents, I could see myself buying a couple of them, adding a few things extra and stashing them in caches not far from my home just in case I loose everything else or have a friend in need. With this kit though, if it's going to be supplied with climbing equipment, I think they should up the rope length to at least 60' and a couple extra carabiner's because not every situation is going to warrant only a 30' stretch of rope and may require more than one tie point. Outside of that, it's an impressive and well thought out bag but the bright colors gotta go. That can was the selling point because of everything it holds and doubles as cook ware.

[@rickg7235]

Just recently subscribed to your channel and this is the best kit I’ve seen you review so far. Can’t wait to see the next one. Semper Fi!

[@MarineX]

Thanks much

[@libertysoutlook5160]

Following. Good content. This kit needs more/better cordage. Paracord or bankline. Plus, water is life. It needs a container. Even a 1 liter bladder would be better than nada.

[@alphabears6342]

The best kit is the one that you know how to use. I would get training, logistics and knowledge and from that, then I would decide which kit to get. AKA, I build my own kit. But great video.

[@unprofor9394]

Thank You, Sir! Good video. And yes, quality, goes over prize. Best Wishes to You, from a Norwegian veteran. Thumbs up! I like Your’s Videos!😀👍

[@maddog2557]

The best light for maintaining "night vision" is blue/green lighting in the 625 nanometer wavelength. Not red light!

[@chadmorgan82]

Man love your reviews. Thanks for what you do.

[@Readymagazine]

Excellent review, very in depth...I am glad I found your channel.

[@jman2089]

Thank you for your service my man god bless you 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@pigroper5]

Looks decent. I agree more med items, real flashlight, small pistol and tourniquet as you said. i thinks probably worth it, although i prefer picking items and spreading out expense over a few months, researching and getting things I like.

[@brantoncridhe8088]

Considering the mess tin kit is $200 on its own and the knife $105 on its own, I'd say the kit is priced right. You can put together a kit for less money with cheaper stuff, but you're not going to beat this by much, if at all, if you use the same quality of stuff.

[@joeeasterling5652]

I think I will pick one up. I like the quality products included in it.

[@nanomachines2985]

My biggest complaint is the esee-brand altoids tin NOT because it comes empty, but because it's just barely smaller than a normal altoids tin. Or at least slightly smaller than the other tins I have lol Awesome video man!

[@mikeboone4425]

Here is a challenge for Marine -X put together a kit similar or better than this one and let's see how much you can save seems a bit pricey for most . Happy trails

[@MarineX]

Might be a good idea

[@warrenmullett]

I agree. Id buy a kit he put together

[@MarineX]

@@warrenmullett I am working on an Urban Fighting kit, mostly focused on Evasive techniques but being prepared to fight if needed. Hand to hand or boom stick

[@contentofcharacter]

Discovered your channel a couple days ago. I’m really enjoying your videos.👍

[@spontaneoustopicschannel1695]

Just order the bag and purchased the order advance mess kit by itself so I could customize the bag how I want it. But awesome video

[@MarineX]

Not a bad idea. It would run you around $350

[@tammyc2136]

Awesome kit. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarineX]

Thanks for watching!

[@CanisLupus1987]

I am subscribing, I like your review, very articulate and thorough

[@4StonesHandcraft]

A high quality kit. Expensive depends on what you have in the bank, or if your dad is rich and generous or not. Too expensive for me personally, but i have put together similar combos, a little at a time.

[@mrgrogfather]

Looks like a nice Bourbon! Great presentation.

[@gatorbaitbaby6805]

Marine-X you had me with your bourbon board!

[@MarineX]

Best scrap wood project in my shop lol

[@Bighitter03]

Gonna look into this bag seems like a great start to a GHB

[@shawnsears7590]

Make you own over time.

[@ELaster1]

Hey friend New to the channel, I really like it here so far, keep going 👍 Decided to comment after the mention in 8:30 My neighbor is the son of Bernard Bar-Natan, the inventor of the Israeli Bandages 🤓 Well... Here we just call them "bandages" Take care!

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

I like these kits way better than the ones with the random cheap gear. Just expensive (rightly so)... so for someone starting out this would be an awesome investment. I do like that map case though ~$40 and the bag (not available right now so not sure cost) and I might DIY it with my own stuff... ;p I have way too many bags lol

[@MarineX]

Exactly. So nice

[@michealtran6389]

Awesome setup man!!!

[@lovejen01]

Look like a really good kit do I think it be worth $500 no, I can make one for a 3rd of the price.

[@Algorithmicgeneratedwordsalad]

I feel bad you've been in my recommended for about six months or so is the first video of yours I've checked out I'm sorry I didn't find you sooner

[@MarineX]

Thanks for checking the channel out

[@MANAGER1-1]

Stocks and marine x has been my routine for breakfast ! :)

[@MarineX]

Perfect!

[@lisajohnston6422]

Great job! Too bad I already spent a ton of money on survival gear. I will pick up the survival cards. Thanks!!

[@MarineX]

No problem

[@cantstartafire]

Dude, defiantly digging the channel. Strong work. BZ

[@adammackenzie]

love those YKK Zippers the best

[@TheRealBrockRoberts]

Coolest dude on KZbin

[@snowshark156]

I think it’s closer to the $500 mark than any other bag I’ve seen. I still think you can put together a better bag for less, but this bag is legit.

[@misfitlife3091]

Can you do an updated video on this kit I’ve been saving for a while to get it do you still have the same opinions on it or have things changed with inflation and maybe other kits I should look at instead of

[@conradvargas]

You got that Jeremy ashtray / whiskey 🥃 coaster . Yessaa

[@stevenkreitlow8349]

Nice review. Very interesting bag. Will definitely give it some thought. I do have bags I made up in both vehicles, but I see I need to rethink them. Thanks for the info.

[@ryantowers2313]

Awesome kit, awesome quality gear, but for the money I would like to see a food source of something, something small with lot of calories, also a befree water filter or something similar or pouch or 2 of water

[@angelashcroft1832]

Hi, dude thank you for the video and the bag is worth it I am going to try and fine the bag to get one 😊

[@AllTerrainCoffeeCamping]

@Marine-X I originally found your channel because of your Bourbon table. My buddy DougDroid sent me a link and said I would know why he sent it. I subbed the minute I saw it but stayed because your content is awesome!!! I pour myself a nice bourbon when I watch your videos so I can drink along with you! ;) Went with Henry McKenna 10yr for this one.

[@MarineX]

That's awesome! Thanks much

[@truthseeker1581]

Subbed... keep up the good work

[@terenceleonard7724]

Great video devil dog.

[@Hayyothhakodesh]

I would buy this totally but as an addition to my main bag and whole kit. I would not depend on this kit by itself. I have good training and i can say ull need more. Eating and water, cooking and warmth for example need more. This esee kit wud be a great section for my bag just not a stand alone.

[@largo5348]

Exit content, great presentation!

[@SgtRudySmith31bRet]

Just found your channel. Liked and subbed. Semper Fi

[@seanwhite304]

Nice video bro. This is an awesome review .

[@merlin704]

Just subbed. Excellent video quality and content. :)

[@learn2rideVIDEOS]

Great presentation from you. As for the bag, not bad but too pricey.

[@joncollins6344]

Thanks for making a review

[@tacontrees1806]

Great video man

[@quentswatszeup5260]

Je Like la vidéo merci bien du partage de la vidéo c'est cool !! Thank you verry mutch !! 👍✌️😉😎🙂

[@davidkay7389]

Very good breakdown of the Advanced Kit. Where did you acquire the bag for the stand alone Esee survival tin kit? Edit.. found on Amazon Pn# KIT-TIN-POUCH-OD

[@husin5216]

Nice edc,i dont miss u video

[@funandstatus2700]

How cool 😎 I love this video and review

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Interesting kit for sure

[@PrepperDel]

Thanks for sharing, really like this kit and im a huge fan of ESEE. New sub here Stay safe ATB Del

[@johnschneider6978]

Great video, thank you.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

It's an excellent all around loadout just a bit pricey I'd say worth it though you always need to customize the kits for different creature comforts keep grinding!!(=✌💚

[@jayyoneway929]

Great content bro 🎯

[@mikebee969]

What whiskey do you like?

[@MarineX]

Lots lol. That day I was drinking Chattanooga Whiskey 111 proof

[@lilklondikeoutdoors4116]

Great review

[@mikec.8556]

Nice kit , Good Video enjoy that drink and stick .

[@MarineX]

I absolutely did. I meant to move it out the shot lol

[@pdavis681]

Have you reviewed the Henry tin?

[@person5401]

Could you review the solkoa core kit, for 135$ i think it would be a great budget option for high quality gear

[@MarineX]

If it ever comes back in stock.

[@person5401]

@@MarineX it is www.solkoasurvival.com/Core-Survival-Kit-A-50_p_24.html

[@govic55]

Great bag for the money.

[@thetazman6]

nice review....good job

[@andresmarquez2400]

Hey man you should have more subscribers and views.. it's a cool video.. great content in the channel bro 💪🏼

[@MarineX]

Thanks much!

[@mikejeffsteel]

Problem is, people who buy premade survival packs are the ones that end up throwing them somewhere with the false sense of security that they can survive anything. Then they never proceed to acquire the skills or the knowledge necessary to use said survival packs. To those people I would just advise to take a 2l bottle full of water a jacket and some food and stay put until they are found. The average person doesn't know how to start a fire with a ferro rod (I didn't see a bic lighter in that pack) neither use the knife to create other tools, so they're just dead weight to them. And to the person that tries to learn survival skills I would advise to make his own survival pack depending on the environment that he plans to go.

[@tenchraven]

So, you are just being holier than thou? Or opposing capitalism?

[@mikejeffsteel]

@@tenchraven No I mean people have to go out and invest in learning survival skills and not eat chewed food.

[@loganechols9480]

That's nice

[@iandavis3371]

Nice!

[@Msprarie]

Pls do a review on the solkoa 3