How to Survive 20 Hours with Minimal Gear - 18F - 50mph Winds and Snow in an Emergency Shelter

In this episode of TOGR's Lone Survivor Series, Luke is going to show you how to stay alive with minimal gear when stuck in the outdoors overnight in a winter storm.
18f
50mph winds
Snow
Gear List for this Adventure :
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Camera Equipment :
GoPro 10 : amzn.to/3BSAJhZ
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GoPro Wind Cover : amzn.to/3AtoN58
SIRUI Carbon Fiber Travel 5C Tripod : amzn.to/3BEahZX
Clothing :
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Woolly Merino Wool V Neck Long Sleeve : amzn.to/3olwBmn
Minus33 Merino Wool 723 Kobuk Baselayer Sweater : amzn.to/3DmJWPx
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Darn Tough Socks : amzn.to/3mx20A5
SCARPA Men's Kailash Trek GTX Hiking Boot : amzn.to/342zFcd
USMC Fleece Sweater : eBay.com for green amzn.to/3xVNWph for brown
Merino Wool Mask : Discontinued
Knit Gloves :
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5.11 Rain Jacket : amzn.to/3di4ONi
Outdoor Research Helium II Rain Pants : amzn.to/3bKRiS9
Tactical Distributors Down Range Hooded Jacket :
Gear :
Mountain Hardware JMT 35 Backpack : www.mountainhardwear.com/p/jm...
Fjallraven Wind Sack 3 : www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/b...
550 Cord : amzn.to/3ujrtia
Tent Stakes : amzn.to/3pK5Mb9
Sportneer Chair : amzn.to/3vb3bbC
Hand Warmers : amzn.to/3rGHj9f
Mylar Blanket : amzn.to/3xY0GeP
Tasmanian Tiger Modular Pouch Kit : amzn.to/3grXq4m
Tasmanian Tiger Mesh Pouch Kit : amzn.to/35qSqXc
Soto Windmaster Stove : amzn.to/3q0bDIQ
Toaks 750ML Pot with Bail Handle : amzn.to/3ywOpOw
Kershaw Cryo II Folding Knife : amzn.to/2Sej6aD
NiteCore Power Bank : amzn.to/3B4hiD0
NiteCore NU32 Headlamp : amzn.to/3fxqLbU
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Best Emergency Shelter? - Fjallraven Wind Sack - First Look and Preview
What it is : This is a Lightweight emergency shelter, known as the Wind Sack and it was designed to keep out wind, snow and rain for up to 3 people.
Agenda Free Link : www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/b...
Versions : 1 person and 3 person : There was a 2 person version in the past but I believe it has been discontinued and is no longer listed on the Fjallraven web site.
Materials : 100% polyamide 40D TripleRip Sil/Sil 3000 mm
100% polyamide
Dimensions : 7.5 x 7.5 x 4”
Weight : 1lb 6oz
Price : $150
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[@susantompkins8810]

Oh man! I bet the sleep you get after showing us all this is soooo good, priceless. As a graduate of survival school, you are so totally correct on everything mentioned, right down to the eye rolls. Thanks for going through the brutality to make it real.

[@SoloHiker1]

Fairchild or Alaska? I loved Sere School.

[@susantompkins8810]

@@SoloHiker1 neither just a local woodland survival school

[@ernielara1553]

Try doing that in Canada's wilderness in Nunavut!

[@Steve_Farwalker]

@@SoloHiker1 Local means catering.

[@toddk1377]

@@Steve_Farwalker Doesn't matter as long as you walk away with more knowledge than what you came in with, but the need to go out and implement what one learned is key to building that confidence and putting that knowledge to the test.

[@papajeff5486]

Good on you for going through this exercise. I was in the US Army Infantry, in Germany, back in the 70s. In the winter it was -20 degrees F, with 2-3 feet of snow. We would go through weeks, exposed, no mechanical heater. We weren’t allowed a fire. The principles of generating warmth that you mentioned are true. Our shelter was our clothes, including an Army poncho. I was able to carry, in a pants pocket, a can of sterno. I would squat, backed against a tree, light the sterno, between my feet approximately 20 mins, under the poncho. When I got sleepy enough, I’d slide the lid over the sterno flame, put it out. Sleep, squatted, for 20-45 minutes, uninterrupted. Then get up and walk around, check my men, check commo/the radios, check perimeter security. This exposure lasted this way for weeks. Food, hot drink, some kind of heater ( mine was the sterno), movement, and warm clothing, does the trick. It sure works. We made it. I had a candle until someone tuned me into sterno. Whew, it’s for the young men now. Way to go soldier! Thanks for showing us the way. Our motto was, “Follow me”. To you, gladiator, “Strength And Honor”. Texas

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

How well did the candle work? Was it doable?

[@thomasprice8632]

90

[@papajeff5486]

The candle worked. The sterno was just warmer.

[@fhazen01]

You guys were tough (physically & mentally). Today, losing the remote is cause for alarm. Thank you for your service.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

I did the same thing with Sterno take care

[@dan393]

On all my hikes, even day hikes i always tell a family member the area i'm going to be in and my agenda for the hike. I also notify them when safely back home or at least back in my vehicle, If i don't report in then they know something has gone wrong and know area to start searching for me. I hike alone and try to be prepared for whatever may happen. Happy trails and thanks for another great video

[@willek1335]

When I'm on longer hikes, a week+, I often have to overcome some unforseen obstacles. Large boulders, storms or gear need repairing. This slows me down. I inform those at home, just like you, but the thought of the people at home calling emergencies stresses me. I have to catch up, so I double my effort - Ergo, the risk of injuries double. I'm not sure what the best solution is to this dilemma.

[@2laughandlaugh]

Even on day hikes I cary all my gear. Would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

[@iamnobody9542]

@@willek1335 Willie, get a Spot. You can send OK or HAALLPPP!!! messages. Jerry

[@BradRLeBeau]

@@willek1335 Personal locator beacon or Garmin InReach.

[@HoosierRallyMaster]

I have mixed feelings about that. I don't want people wandering the woods at night in an ice storm looking for me because I didn't do my arithmetic. So I am always prepared to spend the night. If I got hurt I suppose I would feel differently about that, but that is the risk I have to take on because I choose to go solo.

[@jeremiahkohlstaedt4683]

Luke I want to thank you my 12year old daughter n I been watching you for a while she has learned so much from you. She always wanting to go hiking she plans it. Trys to remember all our gear for most part she spot on. She has almost stoped playing video games less tv watched you alot. Thank you for what you do n teach brought us much closer thanks God bless

[@jasminepina9058]

Nice 😉 good for your kid grew up loving nature myself.

[@donrussell1881]

I know it's probably outdated, but my Eureka geodome was the best tent I've ever used. It took 15 years of many uses to even make it leak a little. And I took it through rain, snow and thunderstorms. It always kept me dry and warm.

[@southernprepper]

Now this is a real educational survival channel! Not many do what you do, to show the rest of us what it will honestly take to survive. You are the first person I have seen on here brave a severe storm, underneath a tarp. Thank you for what you do!

[@susanstefano8239]

I agree thank you.

[@Jay-N-Night]

One of the things I appreciate about your channel and the things you do. Is you have a great balance of fun videos and adventures, but you always make sure to include safety tips. Thank you for everything you do Luke.

[@tedcordina4138]

Thank you for this important video. For over 25 years my family have operated an outdoor adventure company conducting many winter hiking / snowshoeing day trips. It is so, so important to be prepared. Things DO GO WRONG and in the winter, if you are not prepared, it is life or death. I love the heated water bottle furnace idea.

[@jacobnauman5801]

I think you could put together a really nice survival show similar to Survivorman. Obviously not exactly the same, but I think you could take the concept of going out alone and recording yourself suffering for our education and really do it justice. You definitely seem skilled enough, smart enough, strong enough, and courageous enough to do it. Just food for thought

[@ernielara1553]

He brought with him some mentor survival kits, whereas survivorman make do what is available

[@Rotten6]

Survivor man was a Joke, if you followed that shows tips you'd be guaranteed to die.

[@jacobnauman5801]

@@Rotten6 okay

[@OutpourOutdoors]

Dude I Haven’t had a feeling like this since watching survivorman for the first time! It was refreshing. More please.

[@infinitecomplaicency]

He even had the classic Les Stroud - "It's a simple equation...you sweat, you die"

[@robertbrannan9375]

For the record Shawn Kelly is building some of his shelters in a day. He starts first thing in the morning and builds all day for an overnighter but his content is great.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I haven't heard of him, thanks for sharing. - Luke

[@RoyceKitts]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview Corporals Corner

[@412Rain]

Corporals Corner…spelling may be off though.

[@robertbrannan9375]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview check out his content. He is lead instructor at Pathfinder school. He works hard for all his content but it looks like he is having fun doing it. He experiments with shelters a lot and puts way too much work in for an overnighter but does it all for us.

[@norseman1137]

He does clearly graft ... He uses unusual stuff too... One of the good guys

[@steve8421]

The chemical hand warmers are a must have for your backpack from mid fall to mid spring. They also have larger body warmer pads, I've used both. The good thing about these chemical warmers are the last for 12 hours or more and can make a big difference.

[@jimmer1047]

Nice!

[@steveyeater7017]

Zippo makes a really nice chemical one too, very good heat

[@toddk1377]

Exactly. I always keep hand warmers in my pack. If not for me, the kids, as they get colder easier and faster.

[@lifeisshort99]

Stick of candle can give lots of heat in small space

[@TrekkingPackingGear]

I just been solo snow camping in -1/-2°C / 30F and everyone I tell about that looks at me like I am crazy. I should show them your video! Compared to your survival trips, my adventures seem like the hotels bear grylls stays in 😄 (still a big bear grylls fan, he introduced me to outdoor survival!) Thanks for the amazing video. Greetings from Germany!

[@couchcamperTM]

oh yes, the looks of the people when I say I'll be out tonight, around freezing - priceless. All I can say is: it's just northern Germany and I have sleeping gear, what's the problem... They should see this :-D 18°F and just an overpriced piece of cloth.

[@TrekkingPackingGear]

@@couchcamperTM I am from berlin and espacially people here act like they are so green and one with nature but none of them can live without all their comfort. I would not want to do what luke does but to be challanged by nature outdoor is just a great, unusual feeling.

[@CptnSavage]

Another great video as we have come to expect from you. I totally agree with you: "if you fail to plan you are planning to fail." I learned that in the army and always have taken it to heart. It's a pity that the Fjallraven Wind Sack 3 isn't waterproof. Not just sealing the seams but the material as well. After watching you in that wind sack I think I would much rather have a 10'x10' tarp. It would be waterproof and is so versatile that you could have been much more comfortable. The only difference between your day pack inventory and mine is that I plan on something happening that will result in my being out there for at least one or two more days. As such I pack accordingly and have enough food and water, snacks, tarp, fleece blanket, 3x survival blankets, as well as the stove, extra trioxane fuel tablets, etc. So far I have never got caught out short and needed to use all that extra gear. But if I ever did, I'd rather get a bit more exercise with some additional weight, then to get caught out without the extra items in my pack. Keep up the great work my friend, you are helping a lot of us to learn and survive. Now, go have some hot coffee and crawl into a nice warm bed for a few hours; you certainly deserve it after showing us all what it would have been like if we were there with you! S&H

[@gud2go50]

You cannot beat a military poncho, 2 - 55 Gallon bin liners, and a roll of bank line with maybe a few light weight stakes to protect you from the elements even in the winter. They do not cost as much as that monstrosity of a thing you tested. Plus, they have more uses besides a shelter. Thank you for your video's. You are much loved by all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@davidgoff7336]

This Video Is Awesome Luke! A few additional suggestions from a Northern MI native. * Another Warming Movement: while sitting flex your knees, ankles, and toes like you are walking around. Do this to save those hand warmers until you Really Need them. * Find something, Anything to keep your feet off the ground, just like Luke said! * Hand warmers: place them with 1 layer of socks or thin gloves or T-shirt, not directly on your skin. I also like to place one directly over my heart. * Always carry 2-3 Breakfast Bars as emergency food. Always. * Always carry a spare pair of socks and t-shirt in case yours get sweaty/damp. * Hoods: Use Them. They block the wind/cold and will vastly increase your head/neck warmth.

[@chiefkirk]

Luke I love your camping videos. I especially like the cold weather adventures. Doing what you just did on purpose makes me question your sanity. LOL. I believe that you know what you are doing or wouldn't do it. I applaud you for calling out the fakes. Being reasonably intelligent I see stuff that makes me go yeah right.. Thanks for keeping it real and entertaining brother. God Bless.

[@OAK_MTN]

Thanks for going through this and sharing it. Great way to set things straight and educate viewers.

[@Rlinn78]

I love these types of videos. There’s few ’what if’ scenario videos available. I’m happy to see your channel grow. Also love the no BS stance you have. Agenda free. Great job. Been a fan for a bunch of yrs.

[@MrWipex]

Great review as always! I really apreciate how you kept it real. I think I will stick to my old tarp, thank you :) -Yeah, I know it all too well: survival is no fun at all. Just unpleassant, and very very hard work, winter time.

[@Ian..]

Good job Luke - that looked like hard work. I watched on a 100” screen and it was almost like being there (but warmer lol).

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Sweet! 100" screen? I bet that is awesome! Enjoy brother. - Luke

[@alanguile8945]

For any day walk in the hills of the Lake District I always took a rucksack. It always had a plastic orange overhead sack, two 8 hour candles and matches, hand warmers, a closed foam square, snacks and water. The whole kit (plus water!) only weighed a few ounces and if necessary I would find somewhere to lean against, sit on the square, feet in the rucksack, eyehole pushed out and candle lit. I never had to use it but there were two times when it was a distinct possibility!! Not much wood on the tops of the lakes! As you say so much BS on tv and KZbin but this video is the real deal.😇

[@toddk1377]

So far this has become my favorite outdoor channel. Very knowledgeable and entertaining, but most of all, honest information. I never got into the survival shows much, but sometimes they do share some good tid bits that are useful. I have learned the most and find the most entertaining, that show Alone, beats the heck out of dual survival by a long shot, lol. Thanks Luke for all the hard work that you do!

[@A_Fortunate_Traveler]

Wow that must have been an ordeal, Luke. Like you stated, survival is not like a walk in the park. Thank you for going through this, not only to test a product that was doubtful already, even further. But to help us learn also. Very much appreciated! Learned quite a lot that I hope I'll never need. But thanks to your video I'm now a little more prepared :-)

[@daniellundmark4304]

Please look at this video to learn what environmenet the windsack is intended for.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2m4eK2KqJt_g6M

[@ericlaval9583]

Interesting video. Part of what I have learned about survival comes from my mandatory duty in the French marines (before 1996). Less is sometimes better as far as the equipment you bring along has multiple uses. For example a good poncho is a rain gear, a shelter a ground sheet etc. A Swiss Army knife can be used in multiple ways (see Felix Immler vids). Back to the your survival situation, some item I would have done differently A tarp instead of that survival bag/hut A UCO lantern in place of the battery powered ones. The candle last a long time and you wrap yourself in a Mylar blanket with it between your legs…..hot tent makeshift Stainless steel bottle , just heat the water over the stove to warm yourself. Close cell cut into a thern-a-rest pad for insulation from the ground . I admit that a chair is more comfortable but….. Anyway your video point out to everything that we should learn about survival and the most important is not the gear (it helps) it is the mindset: thinking before making any move

[@leighrate]

I had the same thought about having a long life candle.

[@christianjelbring7281]

As of part one of this video not really what the product is mentalt to be used as. Still good test and result but if anyone look up "windsack hilleberg instruction" tou get the real scenario. It is meant to be used for sporter breaks above the treeline . But good review for suboptimal conditions

[@andyventures6574]

@@christianjelbring7281 Their website says this, which is exactly what Luke tested. Lightweight windsack for three people in strong ripstop nylon that keeps wind, snow and rain out. Three ventilation zippers, reflectors and safety carabiner. PRODUCT FEATURES Emergency shelter for up to three persons. Protects against wind, snow and rain.

[@christianjelbring7281]

@@andyventures6574 i understand but if you watch here on KZbin "hilleberg windsack instruction video" you will see the test and intended use differ. Test is been done below treeline in other conditions. But agreed the description on website of fjällräven could use a update no doubt. Just saying test is done in a way not intended this product should be used as. Anyhow great video and test just wrong invorment and conditions :) but good to know

[@christianjelbring7281]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2m4eK2KqJt_g6M

[@Karmahandle]

Thank you for your no nonsense and no agenda videos. Always keeping it real and no reality show B.S. Stay safe everyone!

[@billcampbell1627]

As a winter warfare instructor one thing we taught was that snow is a great insulator. In your case its 18F. With the wind its way less than that on exposed flesh. If you get in a snow cave the temperature you have to deal with is 32. You can dig a snow cave if you have the equipment, but usually you won't have the needed equipment. If the snow is deep enough to cover the lower limbs of pine trees you can get under the bottom branches by digging with your hands and make a shelter protected from the winds and insulated withe snow. If there is no snow, then obviously this doesn't work. The extreme cold weather gear helped but it was easy to overheat and sweat. That was a no no. Good video. Always prepare for the worst. Don't do as I did one evening in Germany. I was in shorts and flip flops and went to the local store to get some beer. My car stalled and would not restart. It was snowing and there was 6 inches of slush on the road as the plows were not out yet. So there I am in a T shirt shorts flip flops trying to push my car off the road. Luckly a neighbor saw me and rescued me from my predicament. I could just see the headlines "Winter Warfare Instructor freezes to death in shorts and flip flops on a beer run." Y'all be careful out there. Peace.

[@thetorchandlanternlab2353]

Very good adventure Luke. I enjoyed, it's the good stuff. The shelter is not perfect, but man is it better than being stuck in those conditions without one. If anything, this video is such a realistic demonstration of how to cope when getting trapped in the wild. Kind regards, South Africa

[@fhazen01]

Sure better than sticks & leaves👍

[@MingWLee]

Thank you for doing this, I hope many will find this video is informative and would help them prepare for their future hiking/backpacking trips. Up here in BC Canada, there are many calls for rescue because hikers went into events that are not prepared. The worst was always the case that those hikers didn't wear the right equipment even knowing what they will encounter! (Like wearing sneakers for a mountain trial which has already reported covered by snow.....) 🤦🏻‍♀🤦🏻‍♀

[@DrChazKL0T]

I really appreciate this video. I hope you make more. I like the no nonsense explanations that you provide during a full emersion survival scenario. It kept me focused on your words and let me feel like I needed the information you were providing at he moment you were offering it. (Good plot and cinematography). Looking forward to seeing more!

[@BoiledOctopus]

Can we just take a moment to admire the outstanding photographic prowess?! Just in awe.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

This is an EXCELLENT survival video! You have presented ideas I never thought of. Thanks.

[@Owens_Racing]

Another excellent, informative, yet enjoyable video from TOGR!

[@funyunmaker3182]

Very informative Luke when I go outdoors I have a small survival pack that attaches to my day pack. I have some snacks,coffee, and bullion cubes a small stove. Shelter is a 6×9 nylon tarp and 2 backed mylar blankets everything packs into a 1 litter pot. What I appreciate is you showing what it takes, it is so important to use your survival equipment in a situation where you are safe to make sure it works. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@assifi5493]

Thank you for your video - On the wind sack - We use the wind sack as a bivouac appliance when in the mountains, in the snow. Which is the season it's made for. That answer the rain resistance but not the rainproof balance. When we are in the -20 to -30 environment we seldom get weather changes that take us up to rainy temps. We dig a hole in the snow straight down. Making a ledge, towards the windy side, as a bench. This takes 10 minutes at the most as the snow shovel always comes along on any trip, as the wind sack is. Then we stick our skies in the snow and thread the wind sack over the skies that are to our sides. We sit on the wind sack's wind side "panel" (That lay on the bench) and have our feet on the other side's panel. We are up to three people in the bag you used not more due to the need for ventilation. But we try to be more than one in a wind sack - That way we generate more heat and take turns checking ventilation, sleeping, and checking each other for frostbites. I have never used a wind sack made generally as winter mountain emergency equipment to replace my tarp. I always carry Hilleberg's TRAP 10 XP for three seasons on the mountain and in forest journeys in all 4 seasons. The wind sack only follows me out on the high winter mountain.

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Luke, thanks for the great video and taking us along. Be well.

[@chrismoore600]

Luke this is an outstanding video for anyone going into the back country. You are so spot on get gear train with it know your limits. Prepare your self mental and physically, prepare yourself for the unexpected and you can make it. Thanks for all you do be well my friend. SH

[@svenhassel17]

Great adventure Luke! I love your "real survival" videos continue with these topics, they are really engaging. Thank you!

[@dukeorr5252]

Absolutely love the video super real and honest through and through. I appreciate you going through the hard nights testing all this gear.

[@stevemorris3710]

Great video with a lot of useful information. I remember a survival book I had 40 years ago, and it was far from new then. It had a nice hand drawing of a guy sat upright with his feet and lower legs in his emptied pack for warmth. I think that book, and your video are the only places I've seen that.

[@vandortabor3447]

You are doing an excellent job on this channel. Thanks a lot for Your efforts.

[@survivalcomms]

This was an awesome video. So much excellent advice based on the reality of the time constraints that occur when you are lost or otherwise unable to make it from point A to B . Use what you have , move in place, grin and bear it. Simply excellent and thank you so much for sharing !

[@brianthesnail3815]

Keeping arteries warm is super good advice. Everybody thinks about lots of layers and insulation but clever use of even small towel or hand cloth cloth around the neck arteries makes a big difference. Cold fingers can be prevented by keeping wrists warm. Loosening off boots to allow blood flow to the toes. Putting some note paper layers slightly scrunched up in the sole of your boots. Loosening waist bands to allow blood flow to the legs. Making sure your bladder is empty too helps. Lots of small things all add up.

[@lukass2591]

Hallo from Germany and thanks for this good content. In the german discription of the Windsack 3 Fjällraven says it is only „wasserabweisend“= water repellent… on the Swedish Original Description for this Product They call it „Vattenavvisande“ wich also mein water repellent…

[@mpmansell]

Also in the English description it very clearly states water repellent. While I normally agree with Luke, I am more than a little irritated by that being ignored, despite many people pointing it out, and the fact that this is not the intended use case. People should be impressed that it worked as well as it did in the last scenario despite being misused.

[@3nertia]

I like the way you think. That's all survival really is, thinking - gotta keep your wits about ya. But the more knowledge you have, the more useful that thinking can be. For instance, when you were doing squats to stay warm because legs have the largest muscle group and therefore produce the most heat. Another good point was using the hand warmers on certain arteries to warm your blood rather than just your skin :) These are the kinds of videos I'm here for :)

[@vikingslayer34]

Very Les Stroud(y) on this one Luke. Love it.

[@jamesboucher6474]

You have done the most realistic scenario I have seen yet. Thanks for Sharing your knowledge. I enjoy all your videos.

[@scottysurvival]

Definitely a interesting piece of gear. It seems to me in the last few years companies of all types have been coming up with all types of multi-use survival shelters. Interesting stuff seeing how it all worked. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@tinsoldier5621]

I remember a series of videos about an orange squat shelter that could accommodate several men 3 or 4 I think. It eventually had windows. I never considered getting one because of the cost weight and bulk. But it did work according to the test people. Getting them out if the wind and weather for spell was a relief

[@daniellundmark4304]

Please look at this video to learn what environmenet the windsack is intended for.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2m4eK2KqJt_g6M

[@Nonchillante]

great video as usual and excellent information :) I agree that most survival shows are BS, but one of the few that are legit is Survivorman with Les Stroud, great show and highly educational.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

I agree with you 100%; he received a lot of grief for not being 'action' oriented with his show but what he presented was realistic survival. - Luke

[@surecutsam6298]

@@TheOutdoorGearReview yes..... And now Dave Canterbury is marketing himself as a survival expert, runs an expert survival gear shop.....CNN even asked Dave for his opinion about the bloke who went missing in a Florida swamp recently after having killed his girlfriend lol!

[@RoyceKitts]

@@surecutsam6298 I guess for some people it's enough that he said he was sorry. I know he still get's a lot of support over at Corporal's Corner, which confuses me. That guy seems like a standup dude.

[@donolinger6904]

Les has a series of shows on sasquatch.

[@surecutsam6298]

@@RoyceKitts the “corporal“ and Canterbury is business partners..... Both are skilled fakers of all things survival and travel the world together to run survival camps for gullible wannabe survivalists of the bushcrafty type...... 😎

[@PaulJacksonOttawa]

Spot on Luke. 100% honest review and thanks again for another excellent review and as always all the additional honest simple and easy to remember information you provided in this, and all the videos you upload, video. Please keep doing it the way you do, unbiased calling-it-like-you-see-it and give’n em hell when a product claims to be or do something it does not. Thanks again Luke.

[@BA-yo3vz]

OMG, I learned so much valuable information. Thanks so much for putting out amazing truthful content with no agenda other than to help and potentially save lives. You're a gift to us! So appreciative.

[@mattosmond4265]

This episode is truly amazing! The cinematography is outstanding, and the music fits so well. I have one question: Would a light weight backpackers tent be better to carry for day hikes? Say a two person NatureHike, Zpacks or MSR reflex

[@farstrider79]

Depends on weight and size, but that's a really on point question. It cracks me up watching some of the "survival" guys on KZbin going out with a bigger backpack for a day hike than I carry for a two day backpacking trip.

[@farstrider79]

@Steve Northwest ..........complete sentences?

[@waitikchung2209]

Loved that you showed realistic practicalities when you're actually in trouble. Maybe tone down slightly on the 80s action movie music (even though I grew up then too) :)

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Highway to the danger zone!

[@chrismoore600]

You are so right about the mental game. I work in emergency services and of all of the people me and team have rescue had a mental edge to make it through.

[@paulacooley9082]

I have learn so much from you, thank you for all you do, the hard work that you put into filming an editing....stay safe an God will watch over you an your family

[@JimRodgers]

Great adventure and demonstration of how to make it through a survival night without a fire. One observation: why didn't you use the hoods on your rain jacket and down jacket? You'd have stayed warmer.

[@tinsoldier5621]

Hey Luke. My day pack has certain gear that is ALWAYS in it. Including spare navigation pack, Advanced medical kit in a waterproof plastic military first aid box, survival kit in Henry survival tin, water purification kit etc, plus a Cabela's bivy, air mattress and a jungle bag or 1 pound down bag and a military poncho with a modified thinsulate liner. So I at least am prepared if I get stuck out. I have a simple basic hammock that packs in a tiny package that I add in summer months. I do not carry a chair. Yes it would be comfortable but I don't consider it worth the weight or leaving other gear behind for it, for me.

[@imaginewhirledpeas6696]

I carry a parachute hammock and 5x7' tarp that all packs down smaller than a basketball..doubles as a chair,bed,shelter..with everything else I could stay lost indefinitely.

[@robertcrompton2733]

Wow! It is incredibly generous of you to put yourself through this for us. Respect, dude!

[@kellylynch5113]

I am glad someone finally said it. I’ve done wilderness survival and severe winter survival classes through my scout troop. People ask why I carry a tarp on a day hike or a shovel in deep snow and it’s because I have set up a lean to from natural materials and it takes forever

[@Robert-cd2ht]

A lifetime of experienced survival experience and it's shows. Great adventure Luke, thank you for every video you and Susie produced this year, I wish you all a fantastic Christmas.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I would definitely use the stove to melt snow to get warm fluids in my body. Good video. That cold amazing the water didn’t freeze. In Colorado this year at 10.000 ft 16degF had to keep water next to sleeping bags to prevent freezing

[@drivestorage1779]

Can't thank you enough for these videos. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Me and my family are very thankful to have found your channel. You don't have to share, but you do, because you believe everyone should know. For that, you are a hero. At least, in my family, you are one. We'll be following your advise to the T. Thank you.

[@lorikuhn1327]

I absolutely love your channel. It is no BS! Great life tools that will make a difference. I am a hiker and I always pack “as though”. I have learned some new valuable tools from you that I will incorporate into my 2022 hiking season immediately!!! Thank you!

[@mosquitoprint4684]

Hi Luke, thanks for being real. I stoppt watching dual survival after Cody left because of Joe Tedi. Joe´s behavior was just painful to watch.

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

Hahahah It was so bad.....Joe was like you said, painful to watch. - Luke

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Joe was a whiner and it’s embarrassing to SF guys

[@protectpersevere2030]

I’ve thought about doing roughly this in some type of get home situationist those conditions . What’s your thoughts on staying as mobile as possible covering as much ground as i can taking short breaks to eat and drink warm fluids and then try to sleep when it warms up when the sun comes up. Of course having enough food and water to do so.

[@chrisanderson7820]

2 main problems: 1) easy to have an accident moving at night even with a headlamp, 2) wind chill factor can get WAAAY too high, a major part of stopping is to get the wind off you.

[@redriver6541]

These types of videos are Great Luke.... Thank you for the reality side of things. Well done fine sir.

[@freedomforaging]

You're a pro! Your ability to stay professional for the camera while still being very clearly exhausted/miserable is impressive. I really appreciate how genuine you are with your videos, even when you're being a bit satirical in some of your other videos lol Thanks for sharing!

[@turtlebayster]

Great stuff Luke. A question: There are not always trees - how do you think a simple bivvy bag (ideally with a fleece liner or sleeping bag) on a winter mat would compare to your setup? Not much bigger or heavier than your chair and shelter... Grateful for your advice. Edit: It's interesting that Fjallraven, normally a pretty reliable brand, failed with this product. Especially if they marketed it for survival purposes, and sell it at a "reassuringly expensive" price, that is not good and they should take notice. Reminds one to really take notice of the gear one is buying. Thanks Luke!

[@nickcasolino8903]

A bivvy, not a very good idea. You'll be swimming it in no time. Bring a tarp or SOL large survival blanket. They are stronger than an emergency blanket. Bring a couple of Emergency Blankets to wrap yourself with. Bring at least 3 way to make fire (Lighter, Matches, Ferro Rod) with a good fire starters like a Zip fuel tablet. A Zip Fuel Tablet will burn any wet wood in no time. Bring a single wall metal water bottle set or GI Canteen Set. Bring 4 Garbage bags to make a leaf mattress, a Rain Poncho, or to carry some fire wood. Bring a Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140 knife. And the most important of all gears, your knowledge of Survival skills.. I hope that it will help. BTW, the very strict minimum, get a SOL Scout Survival kit.

[@turtlebayster]

@@nickcasolino8903 If you have a closeable gore tex or similar bivvy, the rain would presumably have to be truly torrential to get through that. Nor does it rain in very cold temperatures. For 300 grams extra you could of course add a tarp if you have space, but as I was saying you are then dependent on trees. So I'm not entirely convinced. One thing I'd add to your and anyone's list is the importance of wearing some good wool. Sheep rarely die from exposure :)

[@rockclimbinghacks9222]

@@turtlebayster he might have been referring to the fact that bivvys get wet from respiration. You also have to lie down to use a bivvy, so you'd need a pad too or else you'll be cold from the ground. That's adding up to a lot of weight. I would rather have a tarp that I could wrap as a poncho and just squat on my feet all night. Sleeping is impractical anyway in such a situation, and you can't die from cold if you're on your feet

[@turtlebayster]

@@rockclimbinghacks9222 "You can't die from cold if you're on your feet"? Who told you that?! And if you're out for more than a night you'll have to find a way to sleep. A mat weighs about the same as the chair in this video. I'm still packing my survival bivy, with at least a fleece liner, and ideally a lightweight mat, and hopefully one has the resourcefulness to use anything else the environment offers. But I'm interested in better ideas too.

[@rockclimbinghacks9222]

@@turtlebayster you don't have to sleep. You won't die on your feet because you'll be moving and keeping your blood flowing. If you sleep, that's how you die from cold.

[@Equinox051256]

Luke - question for you sir! In some of your previous cold-weather videos, you mentioned getting warm liquid inside of you, even if it's just warm water. That being the case, is it more beneficial to keep the warm bottle inside your coat or drink some of the heated water (or maybe both if you have enough water)?

[@willek1335]

I'd say the drinking is unbeatable, as a way to heat up my body, however. I can't chug down a liter of boiling water. XD Seriously, both work well. Just remember to bring an empty 0.7 L bottle with a wide opening when you need pressure relief.

[@dannystricklin225]

Another terrific episode, always learning keep them coming and thank you for helping rekindle my interest in the outdoors.

Hello... as a Swede I think it is important to point out that we use a windsack a lot for backcountry ski trips when they can be used to complement building a shelter in the snow. We bring a windsack on trips when we go between mountain huts (without tent). Our windsack is from Hilleberg (for 2 persons) and we use that for lunch breaks, basically just pulling the sack over our head. Since we mostly use it on cabin trips it means that we have sleeping bags, warm clothes etc. For many years we brought it along mostly as insurance but since we started to use it for breaks it means a lot.

[@Mart687]

Excellent video. You showed and explained the essence of survival. It's all about staying warm. Once stories start coming out like Bear or Dave and Cody from dual survival staying in a hotel resort nearby at night, you start wondering what's true and what is not about these shows. Of course there's a whole crew filming it that are prob not as well trained and need taken care off. Or people will simply get killed. Can't expect the camera crew to hunt and eat their own raw rattlesnake. And how many nights did they sleep in this hotel resort. Every night? 1 out of 4? Technically they did sleep in a resort and the crew was prob fed and things were staged to record interesting things in a time frame. Who knows but once you got these stories, you start questioning the whole thing. Of course you can't build a lean too debris shelter in 15 min so stuff is sped up. A 5 episodes of 2 hours log cabin build is sped up. It's multiple days or weeks but still cool to watch. Always though Cody was a bit of a tree hugging loony. I respecting his knowledge about edible plants and stuff. Walking in knee deep snow in shorts with just socks on is plain stupid. Dave Canterbury got fired for lying about his mil background. He apologized in public. I follow his channel and this guy got some serious bushcraft skills and a ton of knowledge. Really oldskool bushcraft with a canvas backpack and a woolen bed roll etc. He's cool. One of the instructors of his pathfinder school is Corporals Corner. He knows what he's doing.

[@ronaldcheatham7242]

Thanks bro. Your reviews of products is invaluable. It might even be a life saver. I enjoy seeing you work out survival situations. I, myself put effort in developing survival skills. So when the emergency comes. I have a basic knowledge of what to do. Keep up the great work. The content of information is important.

[@linebrunelle1004]

Thank you for all your videos. I live, work, play in the Canadian Rockies. So many people come here unprepared, thinking that summer here means warm weather. Nope, snow and below freezing always a minute away. Some people can't even point in a general point to where they are on a map.

[@chriscabbage1019]

Really great video thank you for putting yourself in harms way so we can avoid issues with good prep!

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

I love watching your videos because you remind me so much of my father ( who would be 105 if still alive) who taught his us kids survival skills in his younger days in the Northwoods of Wi. Thank you!

[@Alan-uw6ik]

Wow luke! My opinion, one of your best videos. Real and pretty hard core. Well done man!

[@THESALMON8TR]

Thank you for putting yourself through this for our benefit! Love the channel, keep up the good work mate!!!😁😁👍👍👍👍

[@davesi56]

Great video! I'm an average deer hunter that has always struggled to keep warm for an all day sit until the hot hands pocket warmers came out. But they got 100% better about 25 years ago when I found a mesh vest that had 9 pockets (5 in back + 4 in front) sewn into it where you could put the pocket warmers (large or small fit). It works great, I wear a base layer, then the mesh vest over that followed by a good pair of bibs and a heavy wind resistant jacket and I keep toasty warm no matter what the temp is. The mesh vest can also be folded up so small you can fit it into a pants pocket in case you just want to take it along. I was so impressed by it the next year I purchased another one and as seasons passed by my fellow hunters noticed how well it worked for me that they asked where I got it from so I told them. Unfortunately when they went to look for this mesh vest they were nowhere to be found and I've been looking every year just to see if any company started making them again but I have had no luck finding any. It's amazing to me that something so simple and cheap that works so good is not being produced. I've never done what you did in this video and don't plan to but if I had to I would definitely bring the vest with a bag full of hot hands pocket warmers. Thanks for the video, I look forward to watching more.

[@drewgb]

❤️ the survival episodes. Good work Luke!

[@getsmart3701]

Mate you are to be respected and appreciated for your commitment to the knowledge bank. Thank you and huge respect.

[@Pipefitter310]

Awesome Luke, one thing for sure when I go hiking day or dusk, toilet paper is a great addition……nobody ever mentions that…

[@mntman603]

Thank you for being honest about the real world of survival. Great job Luke!

[@johnwrinkle3443]

you are such a good teacher, the information is presented so anyone can understand it. I really like your to the point about the BS survival shows. I have beenwatching you since my daughter told me about you. I was born in Missouri and lived there until my parents moved to New Mexico when I was 12 years old, I am now 77, a couple of times I was horseback and found myself to far to make it back to the barn and spent the night out I could have used you. Your knowledge is overwhelming and I am glad we have this vehicle to observe it.

[@macmccarrick6165]

Rock on Brother keeping it real!! Great teaching scenario. It is a very cool thing to do with training and knowledge. Thanks for helping the young and inexperienced with a knowledge base to help them stay alive if they get in a situation like the one you are going through. I miss NC I had great times in the forest there.

[@randytate2250]

Master Luke, very good video. You had me feeling cold and tired. Especially when ya lost. Laughed my a- off. I gotta almost watch you every night. I even go years back . Keep em coming buddy

[@biffteutsch3402]

Definitely one of the BEST on the Tube!!!! Thank you for your time/effort and info!

[@pcmiller2710]

Your editing & cinamentogrophy abilities are on point! Great video!

[@bryanepp5340]

Good, practical, advise. Growing up on the farm in South Dakota in the 1970's, was torture for me, until I started to learn some of these cold weather tricks to keep warm and keep working. Good video!

[@visnuexe]

Thank you for driving home that combined methods of staying warm in sub-freezing weather are a necessity for survival. It happened to me on a hike in the Appalachians, but with a tarp, an old fashioned cotton sleeping bag, and an ice storm following a rainy night. Nobody suggested to include my hiking boots in the sleeping bag with me. During the night the rain dripped on my sleeping bag at my feet. Still i managed some sleep. When I had to get up to pee, I woke to an ice world coating everything! Putting my boots on turned my feet to ice immediately. Ever try to find dry wood in an ice storm for making a fire? Fortunately my brother succeeded where I failed with dwindling matches to get a fire going! 🔥hot stuff you shared in this!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Great work and video Luke. The real deal. Always thinking and prepared to stay the night. Wind is a killer. Merry Christmas and take care.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Luke, MR. SURVIVAL. Thank you for sharing this informative, minimal gear Survival video. I really enjoyed it. You always tell it like it is. The very best of good things for you and Susie. I look forward to see 👀 you on your next outdoor adventure. 🤗

[@peterdiebel7372]

Really great, (as usual) informative vid Luke. Keep up the honest no bs format , I love it. I really enjoy your testing of various equipment. Merry Christmas to you Suzie , & Family. Cheers & God bless from B.C. Canada.

[@michelebouvet8074]

Thanks Luke for bearing this very uncomfortable night just for us. Thankyou!

[@Lonewolf.wildcamping]

This was the type of no BS video that I needed to watch! Good work

[@charlescook4517]

Wow Luke, I'm cold watching this! You really are a trooper going through this for education purposes!

[@WoodlandsArchive]

Thank you Buddy! A very realistic display. You showed that shelter to be as uncomfortable as I remember it. Live to fight another day, bravo.

[@deltadawn9276]

I love the outdoors and camping but this survival run is great to learn from as you never know. To go out and do this deliberately, not me. You’re a brave man for sure.

[@lloydryder5219]

Fantastic adventure. reminds me of a 1962 winter camping under a pine bow lean-to that collapsed from 10 inches of snow and woke up nose to nose with a deer. He bolted across the lake when my black lab noticed and gave chase. Probably as exciting as the 600lb bear ripping into my tent in the 90's no scars, just memories

[@dranelittle7726]

when hostilities are not an issue, heat up some hot rocks to put inside of your shelter, ideally in pits surrounded by ashes. If you have a sleeping bag or bivy, put the rocks in debris-wraps, inside of your spare socks and put them inside of your sleeping gear with you. unlace your boots, loosen your belt so as to not restrict your blood flow. I use leg lifts, ab crunches, knee-rock-backs as exercise in a hammock. if I"m in a sling chair, in a bivy, etc, I can do squats wave my arms, etc