From the City to the Wilderness: EDC Survival Kit | Fuel The Fires

In this video, JJ discusses the key topics you need to know so your EDC will allow you to survive and thrive regardless of where you are. From finding the perfect clothing and gear to staying hydrated and fed, almost everything related to EDC is covered. JJ is a former first responder and brings a unique and valuable perspective to this topic.
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[@SurvivalDispatch]

This video had stereo sound before we uploaded it to KZbin. For some reason the playback on KZbin only has mono, left channel side. Please turn up your volume!

[@garyjohnson4608]

I did turn my volume up almost full blast and could hardly hear anything, even with my headphones on

[@Markus_321go]

Audio is acceptable on my end. Otherwise I'd just turn subtitles on.👍

[@turnoff7572]

You should re-upload, it's mostly not audible if you have headphones.

[@jrbarilla]

It’s good for me Only my left ear works ✌️

[@devildux7457]

The better option is to turn on mono audio for the device you are using. In Windows, just search for Mono. Most phones will have it under accessibility settings I believe.

[@jeff-fm5nz]

Audio good on this end.... love those emergency blankets

[@FueltheFires]

The best pocket carry in my opinion!

[@GD-tn3ez]

I really appreciate how organized you are as an EMT. I hate when they accidentally leave me outside on the gurney as they speed off to the hospital. It’s kinda like a running back still running into the end zone after fumbling the ball 30 yards back.

[@FueltheFires]

An EMT would definitely understand 😂

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video.

[@FueltheFires]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@Time-Outdoors]

Great.

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

Very complete EDC. 👍

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you!

[@Medicmike911]

It's a good feeling when you know you can handle almost anything that comes your way with just what your wearing

[@FueltheFires]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Now that was an eye opener and cheers for the hat tip an interesting video have a great day and stay safe.....

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!!

[@charlesmckinney]

I thought that I was the only pocket stuffer left alive. The pockets of my cargo pants are always full of survival gear that I EDC. I concentrate on shelter, fire, water purification, my knife, signaling and cordage. You gave me ideas on how to carry even more without looking like a pack mule headed to the high Sierras.

[@jksurvivalbushcraft]

What an awesome breakdown!! Honestly I don’t think I would change or substitute anything..you have done a remarkable job! Keep it up!

[@FueltheFires]

#humbled! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@JordanJimmyDavison]

This is a great example only only carry a fraction of this stuff but now I know it’s possible to have more and stay comfortable!

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely! Even if I just walk out the door with the Wazoo Cache Belt, I still have an amazing amount of survival gear on me.. It’s like it’s not even there!

[@tc841]

Snide remark-Cool to finallt see what Jelly Roll EDC's! Joking aside, great video

[@phild8095]

I''m retired and walk my large hunting dog daily. We are on a pace for close to 1,200 miles this year. To walk the dog that far I have to carry stuff. My summer hat, no longer a ball cap, but a wide brim fishing cap with neck flap. Why? I am already showing things that may lead to skin cancer. And it is cooler on a hot day. If I wet that hat down on a hot summer day I've air conditioned my head. Winter hat, to 10F wool watch cap. Below 10 F either a long double layer fleece hood or a beaver bomber hat. Wool scarf either on or ready in pack. Pocket knife, liner lock, half serrated CRKT windage. Zeff serrations are made for cutting paracord, and work great. Sidearm and holster. Summer 380 in a pocket holster. Rest of the year, 9mm compact in a shoulder holster with extra mags worn concealed. Sure I could legally open carry, but why bother. People think I'm an aproachable friendly old man. In the first major pouch of the pack Water load. Summer, five liters. rest of the year three. Steel containers for the water and a collapsible bowl. Some days I have to use a liter just to wet down his fur. Poncho in a side pocket of the pack. Just wore that for 3 miles today. Flashlight in other side pocket In another pouch of the pack, 20 foot spare leash for letting the dog swim in the river. 6 foot spare leash for walking a second dog. It attaches to the leash I have via two spliced loops. I've used it about ten times a year walking someone else's dog. 20 feet of paracord, 55 feet of mason's twine, two 4 foot straps with adjustable buckles. Because sometimes I find things to carry home from yard sales. spare dog waste bags spare shoelaces In second major pouch, Spare socks, snowflake multitool second pocket knife bandana, small first aid kit, knee wrap, ankle wrap, 4" ace bandage, paper and pen, compass, lighter two other firestarters In another small pouch dog treats On my belt, cell phone, and kubotan in pockets, wallet with cash, credit, insurance and ID spare change keys When pocket carrying sidearm nothing else is in that pocket. Shoes, Merrill hikers in summer, Thorogood hikers in winter, Sorrells when snow is on the ground. It may seem like a lot of crap to carry, but once you get past the 11 pounds of water and then the 1 1/2 pound for steel water bottles, it doesn't make that much difference. In three years I've used all of it except for the 4" ace, the other two firestarters, the kubotan and the spare pocket knife. I've had people ask me if I have a screwdriver, wrench, some string, a bandaid, I'm known in town now as the guy with the dog and the "Santa's backpack" When I'm not waling the dog I don't carry the pack, so the load is a lot smaller. I've lost a lot of weight, my blood pressure and A1c are no longer requiring medication and I'm out of the house every day for a couple hours.

[@FueltheFires]

You sir, are highly prepared, and that goes to show how important “experience” is! Great post and is definitely video worthy- good job 🔥

[@phild8095]

@@FueltheFires Thank you very much.

[@joeylandry4933]

I wear a utility vest with a ton of pockets and generic cargo pants. I also take a small sling bag every where I go with extra goodies and a water bottle. I keep a tourniquet in the bag but I think I may move it to the vest instead. Thanks for the video 🫡

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely! After the next video we will discuss an “Intermediate” kit- like sling bags, haversacks or back packs.. They’re a force multiplier 💪🏻

[@nmr6988]

Amazing.

[@canadafree2087]

I really appreciate you laying everything out like that. i hate videos where some guy is pulling stuff out of his pack and putting it right back in. I prefer to see it all laid out so I have a chance to look things over and think about them while the presenter is talking.

[@FueltheFires]

We try to go the extra mile here for that very reason. I really appreciate you noticing that. I hate that too 👊🏻

[@SurvivalSherpa]

More awesomeness from the man who knows! Keep Doing the Stuff, brother!

[@FueltheFires]

There’s a man I look up to! Survival Sherpa in the house 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@elevatorman7750]

Great video Brother. Glad to see you back in action. Keep the videos coming.

[@FueltheFires]

Thanks! More action to come 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@blacksteel555]

I would really like to know what watch strap that is with all the items and pill carriers, looks super useful

[@FueltheFires]

I made it a few years back now. I took some webbing and my favorite edc stuff and put it together.. As soon as I get the battery replaced, you will see it in action again 👍🏻

[@davejackson5597]

Thank you sir, to the point and easy to retain. Will be looking for more of your videos!

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome! Thank you for the positive feedback and there’s more to come 👊🏻

[@pflugervillebushcraft8149]

I love the focus on knowledge and environment. I work in an office which prohibits, knifes, multitools and most cutting implements so after going back and forth with HR for a while I found that box cutters are ok because they are issued to employees. So I added a Gerber Prybar Utility tools so I can keep some kind of cutting implement on me for the 3 days a week I have to go into the office. SMH, the HR person actually asked me why anyone would ever need to carry a pocket knife, they said no one needs a weapon on them all the time. And yes where I work a multitool or pocket knife is seen the same as carrying a gun. SMH.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

Godspeed friend

[@renegadearms]

That’s really good I carry a lot of the same except I have a E&E pouch I keep it in and usually have it in my bag.

[@FueltheFires]

Cool 😎

[@Damacles9]

Nice job, good choices.

[@slipbobberwilli]

Just got inspired with the wipes 👍

[@FueltheFires]

Heck yeah!!!

[@overratedprogrammer]

Minus 33 is underrated!

[@matthewellisor5835]

If anyone is having troubles with the audio, switch to your RIGHT earbug. Semper Gumby.

[@AlabamaPilgrim333]

I like the Wazoo stuff. If carrying a Bic, I’d also recommend the flint/striker necklace. Depending on the use of the bic, or the stability of the flint in the lighter… necklace provides the redundancy. Gorilla tape on a bic has been my most resourceful edc. I keep a leatherman squirt (RIP) in my pocket as opposed to a full size multitool. Also… prefer the “pull-the-dot” connections for the blaster over the clips. Good Video. 👍

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you! Btw, the Wazoo Viking Spark does have the ferro rod and striker you described for the purpose of redundancy 👍🏻

[@gordontyree4308]

WOW! Well done sir! Excellent kit! Love the Wazoo gear. Great gear, company and people! I have the same Cache Cap and Cache Belt with the basic kits for each! Loved the video and look forward to more in the future. Thanks for posting! Oh, the only addition I would add is a small Boo Boo kit for minor injuries/cuts/lacs, etc. Again, awesome video and kit!

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you!! I’m a WAZOO fan boy for good reason- best stuff out there.. You will see it in action a lot in the future 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@lewisvillalta2492]

That’s very important thing to consider my friend thank you very much for being very honest about it

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely!

[@user-cy7fs9fw2x]

Thanks for the insights and information. Good video

[@mrwdpkr5851]

Pepper spray and a single use poncho if you have room for it .

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

Great loadout. I have a similar setup, but since I live in the desert, I have additional means for securing and storing water (whirlpack bags, Sawyer mini-squeeze filter, oven roasting bags and aquarium tubing). I have equivalents to just about everything else in your kit. Good video!

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you! Yes, one has to adjust to their environment so I applaud you on that.. With this set up I can only gather, filter and purify 4 liters- more when I use the Wazoo bags (rated 400 degrees Fahrenheit) to boil water.. Great feedback- thank you 👊🏻

[@Ed-ig7fj]

Thanks, I am new to this topic. This is great info. I think it might be a good idea for our more rural brothers, or those who travel in isolated areas, to carry a can of blaze orange spray paint. If your car flips over in the brush, you might be able to make the location visible from the air by painting all of the bushes around the crash site. If you injured and cannot leave the car, you could spray the hell out of everything near the driver's side window. It might help. --Old Guy

[@gorillahd9247]

Good video. Solid selection of gear that is just enough to get you through most daily situations.

[@danielcortez9362]

Bro that was a great video there was a few items that I didn’t think about I’m in the process of reviewing my own bob and I will definitely use this video as a guide, Thanks man

[@princearthur4946]

Great prepping presentation, thanks!

[@PnwBushcraftShop]

Great video JJ, I really enjoyed how you presented everything is such an easy way to understand and the reasons why you carry them

[@FueltheFires]

Notice what all that gear was on?!?! Thank you! It’s become my new favorite piece of kit 🔥🔥🔥

[@PnwBushcraftShop]

@@FueltheFires I certainly noticed the PNWBUSHCRAFT groundcloth. I'm so happy you love it and I can't wait to see what you've done with it. Have you used it as a hammock chair yet?

[@FueltheFires]

It’s the last thing lol.. I have enough footage to actually make a video but haven’t had the opportunity for that LAST thing lol.. I think about it at least twice a week 😂

[@PnwBushcraftShop]

@FueltheFires I know you will find the perfect time and you will get to be super comfy

[@BourneOutside]

Oh yes, good vid/suggestions. Cheers folks, always good stuff 🙏🏼

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you so much 👊🏻

[@BourneOutside]

@@FueltheFires Most welcome 🫵🏼😉👍🏼

[@MikeSimmons923]

Awesome! Excellent layout and explanation

[@FueltheFires]

Thanks brother 👊🏻

[@juliemason9881]

In Australia you need a good bug spray

[@FueltheFires]

Amen! I totally forgot to mention I treat my clothes!! Thanks for mentioning that 👊🏻

[@leesonoutdoors]

Very cool thanks

[@FueltheFires]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!!

[@dualsportedc]

My EDC is viewed as bat💩 crazy in my area by most but when stuff goes sideways, everyone will be wanting me in their camp. Here's my setup (keep in mind that I have the Wazoo belt and also keep some stuff in am altoid tin and some in a pouch on the belt plus wear cargo pants and a 5.11 Tactical Rappel jacket) Tools: Leatherman Juice CS4 Leatherman Super Tool 300 (swapping for an Arc) Primary and secondary folders Serrated blade SAK Trapper pattern traditional Neck knife Belt knife Opinel saw Leatherman Raptor Fire: Two ferro rods Matches Tinder Fatwood Bic lighter Fresnel lense Cordage: #36 bankline Titan survivor cord Jute twine Shelter: Mylar blanket Lighting: Olight Arkfeld Mini glow sticks Full size glow stick Sticker lights (can stick to gear, car, etc) Water: 2 whirlpak bags Purification tablets Pathfinder water bottle (yes I bring a big steel bottle everywhere) Defense: Yeet cannon with extra freedom seeds Kubotan Punch dagger Food: Protein bar Snare wire Fishing kit 3 Esee arrowheads Misc: Phone Power bank Write in rain pen & pad Readyman cards 2 bandanas (bright orange and camo) Med/first aid kit Sewing kit Wallet My keys also have a light, exotac ferro rod, and Victorinox classic on them. Add my EDC to my hiking/hunting/dual sport riding survival gear (a full 10C Pathfinder style kit with a few extras thrown in), and I'm way beyond ready but at least I know I can handle nearly anything that comes my way. I prefer excessive gear because I ended up having to survive about 10 years ago and had very minimal stuff (belt knife, water filter, water bottle, lighter, bag of jerky) to get myself through a few days. I made it but I swore I'd never go anywhere (even work. Lol) so ill-prepared again so I built myself the most insane system I could possibly carry and learned how to use everything

[@mckinneyguy]

I keep things in a bag. Having all that crammed in cargo pockets would drive me insane.

[@sty_hmbl]

Great video.

[@ONThree]

Great kit JJ

[@FueltheFires]

Thanks brother 👊🏻

[@brenka4572]

Great video

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you!

[@nolanbugg]

If you wear leather with llama insoles leather shoes or boots or some natural material with wool socks or thermal socks the leather can keep water out and you won’t sweat as much and with the wool and insoles they will naturally wick you without sacrificing heat

[@CleaveMountaineering]

Here's a snide remark for you. Great kit.

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@FueltheFires]

Awesome 👊🏻🔥👊🏻

[@benhartmann2491]

EPIC EDC!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Great video!

[@madbombermike]

Solid JJ

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@kebrun4484]

As a current member of the BRT knucklehead club I hate having things in my pockets. I have lost to many things by throwing them onto the doghouse responding to fires, or MVCs. There for I carry “man purse “ by tuff possum. There shaklaton let’s me carry all that I need to make holes or to plug holes or do a little bushcraft when I get bored waiting for the boo-boo boys to make a transport decision.

[@FueltheFires]

Rock on! Jay is a good guy and produces excellent gear. We will be covering an “Intermediate” kit like you’re describing very soon! Thanks for watching and responding 👊🏻

[@soupys]

I like the load out and it’s cool to see what you’re able to carry in cargo pants but I work in majority urban environments and office settings. I would love to see you guys challenge yourselves to making a load out in business casual clothes( khaki/slacks and a polo).

[@FueltheFires]

Great video idea!

[@stevebreedlove9760]

This was great. Very streamlined and not a lot of weight or volume. Audio wasnt a big deal.

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you!

[@mackie32x48]

Awesome !! Cant go wrong with the Esee.

[@FueltheFires]

Solid products from those guys! I’m testing this one out.. Normally I carry a SURVIVE! GSO 5.1

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Clothed and confident!! 😂✊️🔥

[@thejdshipley]

“What I carry is…inversely proportional to my skill set.” Sage words - put another way, the better trained one is the less he needs to carry. Let that be your guiding principle when trying to prioritize your budget - gear vs. training.

[@liveround45]

Big Dude,little cliff bar.

[@FueltheFires]

😂

[@jerold8908]

Where do I find that magnifier? I tried searching and no luck.

[@FueltheFires]

We only sell them at events we go to as the demand is so high.. We’re trying to find a solution at the moment as it’s an amazing piece of kit.. Every one is hand made by Homemade Actual

[@mikee2482]

I respectfully suggest a straw water filter, water purification tablets, and a collapsible water container.

[@brandoncowan4743]

That seems like quite a load for EDC, but then again, I guess you’re pretty much prepared for just about anything. I’m a jeans and fishing shirt kind of guy so all of this would certainly take some getting used to.

[@FueltheFires]

It definitely was an evolution over the years and yes, it is a lifestyle decision. There are work arounds though. A small pack or haversack etc would provide the ability to carry even more solutions..

[@martinl3613]

Nice and well thought Kit,for ME i would change only 3 things due to legal purpose and nice to have. The 10 mm side Tool and fixed blade would come of or replaced by a smaller blade and as adition a Israeli Bandage for first aid (small and effective),the TQ location would be different for better access but thats just prefere nice.

[@FueltheFires]

Understood- thanks for watching and giving good feedback 👍🏻

[@johnmacias9487]

Won't the peanut lighter and other accessories slip out? And if they are held on by elastic, won't you have the issue of the latex becoming old? Anyway, nice bit of kit.

[@wirawhitebelt7364]

👍

[@bernardbarr2354]

Good video

[@FueltheFires]

Thank you!

[@unfi6798]

Hey mate, great updates. What type/brand of pants that you've got on? Cheers cobber.!

[@FueltheFires]

Thanks! The pants I’m wearing in this video are Fjallraven Vidda Pros- they are awesome!! Highly recommend.. Thanks for watching 🔥

[@unfi6798]

@@FueltheFires Cheers mate. Doubt it but will try and find one here in Australia.

[@brasspill8439]

Appendix sux!!!! Strong Side baby!!!!!!!!

[@FueltheFires]

I carry strong side at times as well..

[@brasspill8439]

@@FueltheFires I was playing around, trying to fire somebody up. Lol BTW I carry appendix at times

[@antoniohitchcock5919]

Freedom!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Q-BinTom]

Good video, informative and entertaining. You may want to not record in mono. The sound on the video was only coming out of one side of the speakers. Most of the public can excuse or will tolerate poor video. But most people no matter how good your Contant is get turned off if the audio is bad. Just food for thought to make guys better.

[@FueltheFires]

Yes, couldn’t agree more on that. We 100% uploaded it in stereo but somehow it got messed up on the YT side. We checked and double checked and apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for watching!

[@BlackthornBushcraft]

Is that a full survival kit on a watchstrap?

[@FueltheFires]

I tried to when I made it 😂

[@killroy7114]

I couldn’t synch my pants in tight enough to keep from tripping over all this gear. I would definitely need some tactical suspenders. 😮

[@FueltheFires]

It’s wayyyy lighter than you think it is. Took a few years to get it to this point after a lot of testing 👍🏻

[@chrissimpson6334]

Dig it

[@samirprofessor1354]

Man how you made that adaptations on your watch? 4:53

[@TACLife]

I've got to know.. is that watch legit with the knife stuff on it? Would love to know the set up.

[@FueltheFires]

Yes.. I made it several years ago and the battery said “no more” the other day 😂.. Always good to have a back up and yes, you will see it in the future 👍🏻

[@garyjohnson4608]

Sorry, but the audio on this is almost zero. Even with my headphones on and turned way up, I can barely hear anything.

[@wjf213]

Same here. It sounds like it could be a great video, BUT only if you can hear it. After almost 2 minutes I stopped watching. Hopefully they reload it with better audio.

[@SurvivalDispatch]

It appears the video only has mono, left channel sound. Our local copy is fine but something has happened on the KZbin side that nuked the right channel.

[@axcx5951]

Watching it vertically on iphone - everything is ok.

[@christopherhill1678]

The only thing I would add is a flashlight.

[@Markus_321go]

3:18, third item from the top right corner👍.

[@christopherhill1678]

I stand corrected.

[@paulchristiansen7014]

l have 4 different setup and my wife has 2 and kiddos have 4 setup that children oriented

[@johnny56g]

Do you always wear those type of pants? If not I would like to see what you do when you don’t.

[@FueltheFires]

Yes, I don’t own any pants that aren’t cargo pants

[@annietaylorsmith3876]

What was the key for?

[@FueltheFires]

That video is soon to follow 👍🏻

[@FishHuntFreedom]

I just can’t wear cargo pants daily

[@FueltheFires]

They’re not for everyone but there are work arounds ☝🏻

[@treeskier7971]

volume playback not working properly

[@FueltheFires]

We apologize- this is a YT problem.. We uploaded in stereo.. Sorry for the inconvenience

[@madbombermike]

[insert snide comment here]

[@FueltheFires]

Love it 👊🏻

[@CasevacDevilDoc]

No silver bullet?

[@brandonwelty369]

Gum literally isn't going to do anything for low blood sugar

[@reneewood3171]

At least wear and carry all the clothes you can

[@legotutorialbuildsstop-mot6992]

Um cant hear you

[@bsd9230]

Too fast.

[@ICU422]

No audio

[@manowar4046]

Once I see a multi tool in this type of video I immediately know they are not the real deal.