Helikon Tex Essential Canteen Pouch/ Bushcraft Kit Bag: Perfect Pathfinder School Canteen Pouch

[@bernelltrammell7470]

Brief but thorough review, great job! I hate when reviewers turn a review like this into 30+ minutes just to run more ads. Keep up the great work!

[@BushcraftDave]

I know what you mean. I get to make videos that I would appreciate watching. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@calminator2607]

Whoa. This literally is the GOD of canteen puches!! Nice

[@BushcraftDave]

Haha yeah it is I love it! Thanks for watching

[@CaptainAiryca]

Ooooh, I like this..... I think it looks better than the "mother" pouch. Hmmmm my poor wishlist always gets longer after watching KZbin!

[@BushcraftDave]

My gf wants to ban me from watching KZbin lol

[@kerrybay7995]

Ordered the kitbag direct from Helikon and the canteen set from SRO nary an hour ago. Going to mount on the Helikon Foxtrot MKII opposite a Helikon E&E pouch. So many options for carrying everything I could need for a day in the woods with my son in a small-ish and comfortable unit. Helikon and SRO(Pathfinder) are just the best. Ever onward, fellow woodrats!

[@urbanjungle9600]

Have you considered packing another stove in there as the 3 you have already may not be sufficient

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks for the comment 👍. This kit I use for making easy lunch and coffee tea. For those purposes, a Trangia alcohol stove is very capable.

[@wishiwasamuffin]

@UrbanJungle then how would he fit more knives? Lol those should be in his pockets. Then he could carry actual fuel tablets, or God forbid, some kind of shelter item like a survival blanket!

[@jamesaritchie1]

Good video, and that's a good kit setup. I bought the complete Pathfinder bottle kit, bottle, two cups and lids, alcohol stove with pot stand/windscreen, wood burning stove, and extras. I never use it, though. I went back to the G.I. mess kit and G.I. canteen cook set that I've been using since 1971. Never have found anything better. That's a hundred and five dollars I wish I still had. One of my sons bought the Pathfinder canteen kit, and loves it.. The only thing bad about the canteen is that because it's thirty-nine ounces, rather than the standard thirty-two, you can't just drop a water purification tablet in because they're made to purify thirty-two ounces of water. The one thing I would suggest is buying the Pathfinder alcohol stove. It's a good deal bigger, both wider and taller, and works a lot better with the grill stove to you have. They're designed to work together, which is obvious once you use them at the same time. It's also made out of stainless steel, and won't crack like brass alcohol stoves are prone to doing.

[@BushcraftDave]

+James Ritchie some really good points you left James I really appreciate the insight! I think an alcohol stove designed for the pathfinder kit would be more optimal. I’ll definitely check it out thanks for the suggestion. I like this kit but I love military surplus gear more, I’m looking for a surplus usgi cup and stove

[@stever8776]

Nice well built pack just received mine. But it is too small to be really useful for me. The canteen takes up almost all of the space. I used the great Italian Army Surplus large mouth bottle with cup and tried to squeeze in the mini German stove. I prefer the Maxpedition versipack models. If you want to carry more gear plus water, the jumbo version also has a water bottle pouch for a nagene 38 oz. It also has many useful compartments. Plus lots of room for minimum bug out items Plus discrete pouch for your handgun. I also use the Versipacks for carrying gear on my motorcycle. Slung like a messenger bag it keeps my gear for the day well organized. Cheers

[@wondermonkeyoutdoors]

Thanks for the review. I'm considering getting a kit along these lines. Still beating around the options.

[@AC9DJ]

I've had the same kit for about 6 months, works great and holds up very well. Had it paired up with the Helikon Satchel, now I have it hanging off a Hidden Woodsman Haversack.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks for sharing your experience with it James. How do you like the HW's haversack? I'd like to get one of those one day. Seems like when I have the extra cash to buy one, it's not available and when it's available I have too many other bills lol

[@AC9DJ]

Took me a while to save up for. Best money I have spent to date on a piece of gear. I've had mine for a month and use it everyday for work and hitting the woods.

[@kam2057]

Great kit! I bought the pathfinder canteen set as well. Came with everything except the heavy canteen cover. I bought that separate. It comes in handy.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks! I just posted some photos of it on my Instagram

[@Milkman3572000]

I have that same Zippo. It feels so RIGHT. well made. Great choice. My favorite Zippo.

[@willbliss349]

for a bushcraft person all items look nice and new and clean,how much outside time do you get, to much indoor key time on the computer!!!

[@kurtthecat3995]

Seems like a nice bag for a short hike without all the cooking stuff. But then again a small back pack with water bottle pockets might be more practical and comfortable.

[@BushcraftDave]

Hello Kurt, it’s great for a day hike and if you want t to make coffee or tea or you can attach it to a molle compatible pack 👍. Thanks for watching and interacting with me

[@Meownacorn]

You should check out the vector thunderbird zippo insert if you want ur lighter fluid to have more life. It keeps the lighter fluid contained so it doesn’t just evaporate :)

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks Mona I’ll check that out! Does it use butane?

[@Meownacorn]

Bushcraft Dave yes it does. You can find different varieties of flames like a standard soft flame or a torch style flame but both use butane as the fuel source.

[@BushcraftDave]

I didn’t know about the soft flame 🔥 thanks for the tip! I really appreciate it

[@uncatila]

I sent for three to go on my battle belt with a first aid pouch. with the cool camo they are discontinuing. it's going to be how I organize my pack for recon after I make camp.

[@BushcraftDave]

Hi Patrick, thank you for the input! It’s such a handy pouch, lots of options. Thank you for sharing

[@snowpuppy77]

Really helpful review. I also have a Pathfinder canteen kit and I am wanted to upgrade from the cheap yet functional pouch that came with it. I read someone say the Pathfinder kit, w/ stove and cup, is a tight fit in this pouch. What is your take on why they are saying that? I am ok with a snug fit as long as it is easy to put canteen out for a drink and not too difficult to get the cup and stove out.

[@BushcraftDave]

I’ve got you covered! Ok the Canteen should be slid into a handy sleeve inside the pouch on the backside. Now the Canteen, bottle and stove- you should put it in a small ditty pouch, I use an old tyvek mailer and it’ll slid in smooth. The issue of a right fit is due to the handle, it protrudes our and gets caught. With the ditty pouch or some type of sleeve it’ll slide in easy. Remember to put the lid in the handy sleeve inside. If you have any more questions let me know! I can help you easier on IG I can send you a photo of how I do it. @bushcraftdave

[@snowpuppy77]

@@BushcraftDave That makes sense. Thank you for the helpful insight. I watched more of your videos and some others and I am confident that I can work with it. Those protrusions on the Pathfinder kit get caught in any pouch I put it in. Even the main compartment of my pack or the pouch it came with. A compromise I can live with because I love the way the handle functions in staying away from the flame, another point of contact for stability, and holding the stove in place. The stove stand works very good with my Trangia Alcohol burner. I also have an Opinel like yours but with the olive wood handle. Really nice for food prep. Yours is beautiful. Is that the walnut? I ordered this pouch in OD Green and I looking forward to loading it out. By the way I am a new subscriber to your channel.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you very much! You’ll love it. Can you find one of those tyvek usps mail bags? The tyvek works really well. It’s light and puncture resistant. Just remember to put the lid on the little sleeve in the inside. Are you on Instagram? I can post a quick video for you. And yes the opinel is Walnut, I love it!

[@snowpuppy77]

@@BushcraftDave Yes I can find a tyvek mail bag. I have never tried Instagram. I think I will figure it out. Appreciate your help. Look forward to your next video.

[@OregonMikeH]

Outstanding Design Dave! Thanks man, always such a fine job you do in reviewing. a Grand day your way my man, ... M.

[@MinimalistExplorerEDC]

I have this exact pouch and the Pathfinder canteen cook set. It’s too tight for the stove and cup. You have to struggle to get the canteen cup and stove out of it. I ended up using it for my smaller canteen kit and keeping the pathfinder set in the pouch it came in.

[@jeromebullard6123]

I have this, and my only complaint is the moly fastener straps. They just tuck in and are prone to pulling out so be sure to also use a carabiner to secure it to your pack.

[@BushcraftDave]

I thought they tucked in well. Hmmm I’ll make a follow up video 👍. I normally wear it across the shoulder.

[@MarkMcCartney]

Nice bit of kit there mate, enjoy using it 👍

[@BushcraftDave]

It’s all used and well loved now and it’s still going strong

[@MarkMcCartney]

@@BushcraftDave I'm waiting for mine to arrive so I can add it onto my Matilda pack 👍⛺

[@zerorun3395]

i have this kit bag and i attached the helikon general purpose cargo pouch to the back molle on this pack to get more storage

[@BushcraftDave]

Nice! I like Helikon gear. Good designs, sturdy just enough not over built and too heavy, and affordable prices. Thanks for sharing your tip

[@sonofabear]

A nice small pack! Great review.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you friend! I appreciate that!

[@alexnormal3031]

Hello. What you think about bino harness chest pack as kit bag?

[@BushcraftDave]

Hello Alex I’m sorry I don’t use binoculars I’m not familiar with the cases for them. If you want to use the kit bag as a bino chest bag I might work. Plenty of room.

[@smokeycanopy]

Nice set up, how do you keep it so new n shiny lol.

[@BushcraftDave]

It’s not shiny anymore that’s for sure. This isn’t a field test of review of the cookset though, it’s about the bag. I just wanted to show what you can put in it. I’m sorry if you’re disappointed by my video. Thanks for watching anyway.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Nice kit. If you haven’t already found out using a trangia burner under the pathfinder stove is not efficient (I know I tried). I picked up a X type trangia pot stand for less than 3 bucks with free shipping on eBay. Better and safer.

[@BushcraftDave]

I appreciate the tip 🙏. Ty you’re right not efficient at all

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Bushcraft Dave i was hoping it would have worked to save me a pot stand and wind screen

Muito obrigado pela resposta, voce poderia me dizer o link onde eu copro uma pochete igual sua.

Você tem o melhor e mais perfeito kit do mundo, é fantástica esta pouchete, parabéns!!!!

[@clintonroberts7215]

Hey Dave, what color is this?

[@BushcraftDave]

Hi Clinton, it’s coyote brown 👍 my fav color lol

[@vintagescoutingoutdoors9096]

Real good look at this kit. Suggest you carry less stoves and knives to save weight😁

[@BushcraftDave]

Haha 😂 you’re 💯 right Dan! Lol

Lindo kit, parabéns!!! Qual é a marca desta faca (cor laranja) que você leva na bolsa?

[@BushcraftDave]

Hello my friend, the knife is Becker EsKabar BK14: amzn.to/2ww9TxF the handles are extra cost

@@BushcraftDave Muito obrigado Eu tenho a Kabar BK2, mas a sua é linda, vou tentar comprar tambem!

[@mikepriest1952]

What was in the baggie yo shoved into your pocket lol

[@BushcraftDave]

Hahaha lol that’s a possibility!

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Enjoyed this video. Thanks for the great review. Be blessed.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you very much brother! I appreciate the kindness. Have a happy new year 🎆

[@kirkmillerBO84]

Great pack and review and I like that brass zippo

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Kirk! I love that zippo too. I just got the UCO lantern and I wish I got it in brass but I got the red one because it was cheaper

[@uncatila]

I have some I thi k I'll use it as a camera bag

[@BushcraftDave]

Great idea 💡

[@blackriverrambler3963]

Wicked bag , review and equipment as per .... thanks for sharing !

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks for watching brother! I think it's probably the best canteen pouch out there.

[@Durplepurple94572]

Will this fit a Russian paratrooper mess kit?

[@BushcraftDave]

I have a polish 3 piece mess kit, is it similar in size to that? I can try with my polish kit to see if it’ll fit if you want. Just let me know

[@Durplepurple94572]

Bushcraft Dave mine has a bottle that goes into it. John Sherwood has a video on the Canteen if you wanna know what it looks like.

[@BushcraftDave]

Very cool kit! Have you ever tried reverse osmosis water purification with it? If you’re willing to measure it, length/width/height I’ll try to see if it’ll fit.

[@EdgewoodOutdoors]

Nice setup... not a bad price on that either.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you brother! I really really like it. Lots of organization great for a cook kit

[@SurvivaltechPl]

And all of the Bushcraftline products of Helikon is designed by survivaltech.pl :)

[@BushcraftDave]

Survivaltech did a great job 👍. This canteen pouch kitbag is the best

[@SoerenGraves]

I need to give your equipment a tough test

[@RustyGunn7]

Nice kit bag.

[@Guerrillakalle]

Does somebody know if a canon eos 1100 camera will fit in there

[@BushcraftDave]

Is that around the same size as the Sony A7? Let me know I’ll check for you.

[@Guerrillakalle]

@@BushcraftDave its a little bit bigger than the a7 as far as i find out . Thsnk you and greetings from lower saxony germany ;-)

[@bushcraftgeek9626]

Awesome KZbin Channel keep at it!

[@juanenriquevazquezresendez738]

Cuánto vale con funda como esa$?

[@brianwofford3831]

Cool! Great video,thanks, I really liked it.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Brian! I really appreciate the encouragement

[@theranger7974]

ty for talking me along

[@terryw.milburn6414]

Solid kit there, Dave Can't go wrong T F S ATB Ter God Bless

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you for watching Terry and commenting Terry! I really appreciate it and love interacting with the community

[@boylankooky8733]

Thanks for the update

[@RangerKooky]

I got one too and thank you for the review

[@BushcraftDave]

+Ranger Kooky nice Ranger! How do you like it?

[@RangerKooky]

I like it all but the bag

[@RangerKooky]

If you like to see the review go to the Ranger Channel

[@BushcraftDave]

+Ranger Kooky I didn’t see it earlier let me check again

[@RangerKooky]

Don't forget my other channel e v Ranger the ranger

[@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival]

Good one man, I like it

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks brother, looking forward to what you have cooking tomorrow!

[@gxrebel1730]

I have the same kit, i must be honest i absolutely hate the plastic lid and threads on the canteen.

[@BushcraftDave]

I think I know what you mean, sometimes it’s difficult to screw it on right? It’s a little annoying at times when I don’t get it right

[@gxrebel1730]

@@BushcraftDave yeah but it's a great kit other than that

[@cwjolly69]

Nice new Canteen kit that you’ve never used can

[@BushcraftDave]

Yeah at the point in time the footage was taken it wasn’t used for cooking yet, just a water canteen that I took on hikes. If you want to see footage of it used I have some on my Instagram.

[@CreationsByS]

nice

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you my friend, great paracord work btw! sub'd ya!

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

Dang it! I just got home from church, congrats to winner though👍

[@BushcraftDave]

Hi brother! I'll be doing this again in a week or two. Great seeing you guys comment, I only wish you guys made more videos for me to watch! lol

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

Bushcraft Dave lol!

[@BushcraftDave]

I'll be sure to avoid having this type of contest on Sundays. Sorry brother!

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

Bushcraft Dave no prob!

[@celticblacksmith]

wait... "fire permit"? What's a fire permit?

[@BushcraftDave]

I’m California you need a permit just to use a backpacking stove. Lots is forest fires here

[@celticblacksmith]

@@BushcraftDave i see.... Reason #10,851 for me not to ever go to california, I guess.

[@BushcraftDave]

Yup 👍 I’ve been here all my life and all my family and friends are here, plus my church, so I’m kinda stuck

[@cregam]

nice review! i'd like to buy it👌🏻

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you my friend for watching and communicating with me! I love interacting with new friends. I think you’d really like this bag 👍

[@cregam]

Bushcraft Dave thank you! sure, i discovered this brand a week ago and i love it! i'll buy it soon. im interessed at EDC PACK CORDURA and this in your video too!😊

[@BushcraftDave]

If you buy this, click on my link below the video to help the channel 👍.

[@gianfrancofasce3283]

doppio fornello e doppio coltello, perché?

[@MrFlyrod7]

Nice video

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Mark I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to let me know 👍

[@uncatila]

1095 what?

[@BushcraftDave]

I believe I was talking about the small fixed blade in my Canteen kit. It’s made out of 1095 high carbon steel.

[@blackriverrambler3963]

Suuuuup! Is this the one I say notified n stuff 😂?!

[@BushcraftDave]

lol Congrats brother! PM me your address, I'll be sending you a Ganzo folding knife!

[@blackriverrambler3963]

Bushcraft Dave no way! That’s awesome! I’m north of the border though. So i can pass it on to the runner up if it’s a hassle.

[@BushcraftDave]

Naw brother, it's going straight up to you. Unless the customs dept steals it lol. PM me your address and I'll ship it out sometime next week.

[@blackriverrambler3963]

Bushcraft Dave your the best! Ok will do. I’ll send info on IG if you don’t mind.

[@BushcraftDave]

no problemo brother

[@PinetreeLine]

Nice review!

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks for watching Doug. Your latest videos have been stunning!

[@PinetreeLine]

Bushcraft Dave Thanks so much for the kind and encouraging words. Grinding to be better and easier with a good story but either way trying to be better. Appreciate your support Dave...means a lot! Doug

[@BushcraftDave]

+Pinetree Line Outdoors I got inspired by watching all the beautiful footage you produce keep up the great work!

[@PinetreeLine]

Bushcraft Dave Thanks Brother!!

[@rballwv]

"Just to give you a nice tit" Haha had me laughing, great video on this man, have one coming in tomorrow, looking forward to it.

[@ShlisaShell]

This is what I am looking for and in need of. Will need to start saving. I already have a Pathfinder cup from Dave C. : ) I'm going to go check out your email you sent me Thanks!.

[@BushcraftDave]

I really think you'll love it! Thanks Shlisa!

[@bushmanfiresurvival5109]

Show meu irmão do mato, gostei de tudo, novo inscrito no seu canal. 😁 😁 😁 😁. abrs binhogryllo.

[@BushcraftDave]

Thank you Robson! Welcome I will watch your videos too. Very nice channel you have

[@lucyintheskywithdiamonds4034]

helikon is high dollar.

[@BushcraftDave]

+LucyInTheSky WithDiamonds I agree it’s not cheap, it’s top quality and is probably the most affordable at the top quality level you can find. I compare it to 5.11, maxpedition, vanquest, etc.... it’s cheapest among them

[@K.M925]

I'm keeping my phone on the back pocket

[@BushcraftDave]

Good idea 👍

[@jskip69r]

Dang too late haha

[@BushcraftDave]

Thanks for watching brother, nice pics on IG today!

[@jskip69r]

Bushcraft Dave 😃

[@phyllismulkey3778]

nice

[@BushcraftDave]

+phyllis mulkey thank you phylis! I loved that card and rust nail you sent to sammi! Lol. Someone finally did it. Good job she loved it!