Fieldcraft Survival Presents: 72 Hour Survival Challenge with a QUART SIZE BAG!

[@disneychef21]

I think it's great how you openly admitted that you have other people and equipment with you(for obvious safety reasons). Keep up the good work!

[@roseyaw]

I agree I find that this demonstrates the level of competence that the instructors hold! Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

[@joshbreeze1865]

Indeed, Listened to you on Nature Reliance pod cast with Craig. great vid, good info.

[@Bob-lt5hf]

First I must say great video. Second, you have been doing survival skills and have developed the skills through years of training, education, and experience. The average everyday person with a simple kit like the one you have will not have the skills to look for wild edibles or know what to look for in a shelter site or search for water. The best point in the video is that you share your knowledge to all who watch this.

[@toddpickens]

Links to the content of your survival bag like the emergency bivvy, the ghee, etc would be great.

[@kimsrurallife8775]

Would love a full list.

[@bthemedia]

3:50 Would prefer to block sun in afternoon with hillside, get sun in AM 4:25 might prefer to break branches vs saw with pocket-knife saw

[@Esteban0075]

Listened to the podcast first and thought that was great then I watched the video and I was even more impressed! Great work

[@Dukewv]

Can we get a list of what you chose to put in your ziploc or better yet a video review of each item and why?

[@NinaParkerphotographer]

On the website is a 48 Hour Ziplock Survival Challenge event in October. They list the following.... Recommended Kit: Knife (Swiss Army Farmer) Fire Starter (Mini-BIC, Procamptek Fire plugs, Exotac nanoSTRIKER) Shelter (AMK heatsheet, disposable poncho, or small AMK 1-person bivy) Water (Reynolds Oven Bags, Aquatabs, 1 qt. Bag or 1 qt platypus Utility (12’ Paracord, 9’ duct tape, zip-ties) Fishing kit (assorted hooks, line, sinkers, fishing flies) Small LED Flashlight or Flashlight (Streamlight Micro USB) Emergency Food (electrolyte tablets, energy bars, vitamin packs)

[@aquila_brown]

Love the fish trap build. Very inspiring video with lots good info. Shows hows that you can accomplish so much with minimal equipment as long as you have some knowledge and training. Keep up the great work fieldcraft!

[@callsignmohas5190]

Binos or a small not pad and pencil can cure the boredom. It is amazing how much time you can kill by getting lost in the moment sketching or writing or even using a pair of binoculars to scan a hillside or a ridge

[@Medictrent]

No kidding, one of the best videos I've seen for survival on KZbin.

[@samwebb585]

This was fantastic to watch! You did a great job, Kevin. Liked your comment about sleep - my old man, who was in the Navy told me that someone he served with gave him some great advice, which has stuck with me too - "take sleep whenever you can get it." Whenever it's getting a bit much, it's probably time to rest up and try with fresh eyes later.

[@randymicallef3545]

Keep the watch! I try to get out and do these 72hr challenges around my state of Michigan as often as possible, one of the challenges I set for myself, was to go to North Manitou island and just wander off into the woods and try to Navigate back to the main camp site using my watch as a compass. It definitely takes practice and I suggest doing it in a place like N. Manitou where you can't get too terribly lost.

[@regdude]

I LOVE this!!! Loved in Utah for 3 years and I can see how brutal it can be out there! I would love to see more of these, longer durations, all seasons, etc. GREAT content! Thank you for this!!!

[@chiefro7]

I’m a Sriracha man myself, but props on the Cholula.

[@olsparkywisenheimer8239]

Note to self, make room for a deck of cards in my survival bag..lol

[@thisjohn1]

There are some neat “survival” related illustrated playing cards. Reminds me I want to pick up a plant ID set, cheers,

[@SlickPickle88]

I found a deck of waterproof plastic cards at my local grocery store one day and immediately put it in my pack

[@migp87]

Waterproof playing cards with "survival" info (edible plants, unusual, but usefull knots, etc.) ar their face like the one militaty guys had with terrorist targets, should have a good market if someone wants to try selling them...

[@brendansmith8319]

Outstanding! Great job and great instruction! I've followed you for years and and glad you are part of Field Craft (took a course with FC about 2 years ago) and look forward to doing again with you.

[@nitropanda5620]

Reminded me of Les Stroud lol good stuff!

[@jasonmosler]

the real survivor man. fuck bear grills.

[@drunknnirish]

Seriously one of the best decisions Mike made was to hire Kevin.

[@togster186]

Great job Kevin, to kill boredom I would have done some wood working with the knife you had, making a fork, spoon, or a cup, bowl to pass time. always looking for ways to improve camp, or getting foods like making your trap. I also would have done some star gazing plotting courses of travel as well. anything to keep yourself upbeat. during early morning, or before sunset when it is cool. I live in the NE so it is a lot different this time of year then the heat you all get. Liked the video, and the fact that you had people who were there for safety. I also liked that you policed you site. I was taught leave no evidence you were there.

[@billstevens5277]

I saw a video that was similar, except he wasn't a Special Forces tough guy, he was a nerd that worked for Google. He had only a knife and a fire steel, and he lost the steel on the 3rd day. He was completely alone and had zero emergency stuff. His friend drove him deep into the mountains and just dropped him off. The guy had to find his way to civilization, with no map, no anything. He couldn't even sit in one place like the fieldcraft guy because he had to get to civilization to call his friend for a pickup. I thought he was out of his mind to do that with no plan B, but he did it. I think it took him 6 or 7 days. Then his friend did it, then he did it again a year or two later. All on video.

[@andreypetrashishin7523]

A link to the video or something like the name of the channel would be cool if you remember it. Sounds pretty interesting

[@Cadetff22]

That was awesome. Please continue doing videos like this.

[@macgyver5108]

IMO an analog watch (with hands) is a MUST as a "backup compass" for day time! It's not "social media" though, make the mental choice NOT to stare at it and be more productive with your time vs "staring at the time".

[@randlecarr3257]

Sweet scenario. Do THIS in various settings. Wet/cold. Inner city. Highway. Foreign country. Etc....!!!

[@suecollins3246]

That idea with the shirt is _brilliant_ !

[@taylorjohnson4253]

Nice to see the mother land. Learned a hell of a lot running around the mountains of SF canyon!

[@experienceofchris1108]

Subscribed good job man keep it up. I love the survival videos but the home intruder videos and other stuff like that are also a cool bonus and I always love learning about anything about preparedness from having it engrained into my mind from years of boy scouts. Anybody sees this and likes this kind of thing and you are young get into scouting it was some of the best times of my life so far. Wish there was some sort of scouting for men who don’t want to enlist in the military lol

[@phillipschris2274]

Awesome job. Reminded me of the old TV show the wonder years, with the narration. Loved it

[@unfi6798]

Love it mate. Would be more ghallenging in the Australian heat, will give it a go anyway. Cheers cobber.!

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

Where did you find the Ghee packets?

[@dboyz31]

This is soo cool. Awesome !

[@BroMorris0341]

Kevin sounds like Mike's BAMF civvie baby brother.

[@AlexC-gc8hb]

This is amazing content , way better than tv

[@losmaestros2752]

Thank for this content! I watched every second of it. Loads of things to think about and how to think of survival. 🤘🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@cielnoir7]

Hey! What is the name of the ghee packets you’re consuming for a caloric boost?

[@brandyhouston2105]

Go to a store that sells Indian food. Dot not feather. you can get a large jar of ghee it's good stuff.

[@n3b266]

This is already better than the survival shows on the discovery channel

[@tacticaltavern]

One can never really go wrong with a Swiss Army knife! Awesome content 🔥🔪

[@MNDashcam]

When I was little and I got my first Swiss army knife for Christmas I decided to pull out the blade and test how sharp it was. I put a slice right across my finger. Within 30 seconds of having that knife I had already cut myself with it. Needless to say that was ridiculously dumb but it helped ingrain in me to always be careful always cut away from yourself and always do things the safe way when it comes to knives.

[@Deadpool-ODST]

Cholula is my go to hot sauce no matter what or where. Good to know it's perfect for survival. 😉

[@brianmccullough8493]

I HAVE NEVER HEARD of someone else caring a Victorinox!! I tore down one of their Koch brother’s factories and got to keep a few of the knives. Sturdy things

[@brandyhouston2105]

Anyone serious about survival should do 72 hours in controlled conditions. military calls it depredation exercises. Sleep, water, food, cellphone withdraw ETC. Controlled conditions just like in the video control the conditions.

[@drunknnirish]

100% Its amazing how many people don't have the willpower to go 72 hours without food.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Great training for anyone that watches this vid

[@bnalive5077]

Awesome job Kev. We miss you out East. See you again soon

[@mrtaylorhelm]

Lol I always grabbed the ol "wood cap in a pack" when I was on tour

[@judgecohen1373]

Proud of you brother!

[@stevenforker8086]

HUGE thumbs up. well done.

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

I’d like to see you do the same thing up here in Alaska in January.

[@rogeragarcia]

Great knowledge.

[@shamilton2719]

Thanks, I enjoyed watching this!

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@prepperbookclub]

Gotta have the Cholula.

[@johnathonshepherd1926]

Loved the content. Keep doing stuff like this as well.

[@rhodes870]

Great video Kevin.👍🏻

[@clarkrichards1907]

Awesome Utah company.

[@notorqsti5117]

good episode!

[@SupTim1]

Very useful, thank you sirs

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

Nice video. Interesting fact.....the most remote spot in the state of Utah is only 9.5 miles straight line to a road and human walks at 3 to 3.5 mph on average.

[@James_Edward59]

Dang so I just looked that up and it’s actually true which is so hard to believe because on a clear day you can see about 3 miles away and if you just go up in elevation, you can definitely get to a point where you can see 9 miles away.

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

@@James_Edward59 that is straight line to a road or town. Much less to a marked trail. Only .1 tenth of a mile in Utah. That’s how it is nationwide. Most states are less than 5 miles.

[@titanpreparedness]

This was a interesting challenge. It was very lucky you found the only river in the desert though.

[@gene-grey]

🍀👍

[@raym619]

Educational and entertaining. Thanks! 👍🏽

[@jonnsmith556]

What kinda ghee packets were those I did research couldn't find em it says adapted on them thought that was the brand still nothing

[@n7honeybadger103]

Lots of respect, I like to camp dispersed (outside of "official campgrounds") but I also don't like to hike too far from where I can get with the truck. I do like to challenge myself and even though I have extra supplies in the vehicle I make a point to only use what I have in my pack. Not comparable to what you guys do just saying I have a lot of respect for the skill it takes

[@craigrobertson6082]

Super well done, great to see the practical application of the skills and gear.

[@podzi3217]

I live in utah, it’s so hard to find survival stuff from Utah! Thanks!!!

[@chuckpoyner4445]

Good job sir , well done

[@chriscoetzee6484]

Awesomeness! Quick question 🤔 The Esee Izula fixed blade featured in the video,is the stainless steel version..as i have noticed 😀 Is it the 440C version or the latest version in S35vn?? Thanks great content 👍

[@garrettfergus331]

Great video! Thank you

[@martinli88guitars]

Very entertaining!

[@censorshipisbookburning3235]

A celebratory cup of Black Rifle Coffee? Man, you need a new sponsor. One who doesn't hate us

[@animula6908]

I wouldn’t believe everything the media tells us. They kind of have it in for veteran owned businesses

[@tolik5929]

All you need in Maine to survive 72hrs is a tarp , ferro rod , and fishing kit .............easy peasy . Best advice is to live in a place where the land will easily support you . Southwest isnt one of those places . Just Sayin . Those NUUN tabs are great ! I went through a tube a day in Death Valley . They work .

[@bronzeage_222]

Next one should be in Shorts , T-Shirt and Flip Flops. Good Job !

[@MrFordjd]

Well done!

[@tonysemone4220]

Can’t wait for October!

[@alexandermedina4217]

Very cool.

[@shinobi1kenobi75]

Just 10 minutes in and I have a couple of problems. The first is cutting toward yourself. I was always taught not to and it ready sunk in when a friend's son put a razor knife in his eye opening a burlap sack with that method. Also drinking cold water to cool down. It feels good but causes the need for your body to increase core temp to warm the liquid. That's why old timers drink coffee in the summer to stay cool. As a long time taekwondo instructor, I encourage my students to take in room temp water during workouts.

[@bronzeage_222]

This is absolutely correct. Cold water feels good but it tells your brain to signal the body to warm up. Best way to cool off is to have cool water or air hit the palms, bottoms of feet or forehead. These three areas have special circulatory features that allow the body to cool down. This is why they are hairless.

[@Livestrong00782]

I thought aquatabs need a liter(33oz) to purify? Does only using 24oz work? Effective at purification? Loved the idea and execution, I would love to try this Phoenix in the summer, but damn finding water is hard around Phoenix. Not as hard if I go north to higher elevation, but Phoenix would be tough.

[@brianhetrick1301]

Good stuff

[@thewordman6013]

"I may need a moment".....🤣

[@boomstickman71]

So, was the bivy sack in the ziplock bag, or not. And the fixed blade knife? Was he allowed to use the EDC stuff we all carry, like pocket knife, flashlight, etc, or does that have to go in the bag as well?? It wasn't highlighted if he was going off-plan or not.

[@joshuaputman8307]

Cool video! Do you guys by chance know Matt Graham? He lives in Utah, and would be another good addition to your survival instructor team.

[@kinch613]

Absolutely

[@melissa564]

Drinking the ghee reminded me of yak butter tea - Tibet and Mongolia use butter in their tea 🍵 - it would be a great boost to your body

[@billyblastoff7027]

Great job

[@bizerko1194]

A buddy of mine just sent me this link to your channel, now a subscriber. Awesome video!!!

[@maryspeight2840]

Well done ! Looking forward to more like this . Guy Speight

[@cdlund2840]

If your on a healthy fat adapted diet going 72 hours without food is not only easy but, you don't get hungry and you do not lose any energy. In fact your senses, reactions and your brain function will heighten. How do you think predators and early humans hunted so well on empty stomachs?I do it at least once a month.Water is essential for 72 hours but, food is not even a small concern unless your on the typical American sugar fueled diet.

[@mellamolucero]

Great video thank you.

[@karlkaiser7803]

What pistol are you carrying?

[@DangerousFreedoms]

If you think I’m carrying a bag I can’t use. Ole cameraman better have a strong back.

[@JoshSabboth]

Haha, the thumbnail made it look like you were holding up a bag of coke. I was thinking "I do not think that little bit would last someone 72 hours". Haha, carry on man. Good material!

[@Owens_Racing]

Good video!

[@praharin]

Where is the video of the second challenge?

[@displacedredneck]

Tell Isaiah Gonzalez the guys from Texas are watching.

[@dennis350]

We threw our buddies in the water in Nam when they experienced Hyper T, worked great...Semper-Fi

[@fosty.]

So long sleeves in the heat protect you from the sun, but what material do you suggest to keep the layers from overheating you?

[@user-dw4cv3xq5u]

Modern merino wool is always a good option. The shirt he is wearing is the Fieldcraft RECCE shirt, awesome fabric blend that wicks moisture really well and breathes.

[@elliottjohnson]

Synthetics

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@elliottjohnson Synthetics don't breathe and trap heat.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

thin cotton long sleeve collared shirt for the heat.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@CleaveMountaineering Preferably White or light Tan.

[@CarsonBlack]

What did you do about pooping/hygiene? Was that considered an emergency and supplies for that in the backpack or is there something missing from the list linked here and the video?

[@chewminem2044]

What kind of watch is he wearing? Brand and model?

[@CZW10000]

Hello is this the fire marshal? I’ll be cooking two small fish in the woods on Thursday I wondered if you had time to come down and supervise? Lol

[@James_Edward59]

I tried this challenge myself, I put a flare gun and a cell phone and was saved in an hour. Next time I might try that Breitling Emergency II watch and see if the Top Gear crew shows up.

[@timearl7186]

Please put a list of the items in your video description

[@richdillon1221]

Awesome

[@JACathcart5181]

Very impressive Kevin. I just visited the Fieldcraft Survival store and, among other things, picked up your book. It's outstanding. Thanks for your ideas!

[@KN-zf7yj]

Great stuff. Wondering where I can get the hat.

[@KN-zf7yj]

Found it. Tilley hat.

[@dtna]

Yes, I have a Tilley hat. I wear it every day when I walk in the AM. It is guaranteed for life.

[@Sdukes001]

Dang going extreme 👍

[@JakeandOwen]

I always wonder what pre work was done before this kind of challenge? for example if i was expected to be out for 3 days i would make sure I'm very hydrated and well feed but if i went out on a whim and went for a hike and got lost for 3 day then i wouldn't have put in extra effort to hydrate and eat well. i think pre work is a big factor of how well you survive. either way this was a great video