Kit Mentality Updates

[@recall5811]

Love the Old School Gear Bro, great Video and Well Explained

[@timc46440]

Corporal in the house!

[@recall5811]

Yes Sir

[@donaldleggett]

Dave, The kit mentality videos are my favorites and I watch them over and over. You mention in one that this is not a "Zombie Apocalypse" load out. It got me thinking what would a Canterbury Zombie, SHTF and/or I aint coming home kit look like. I'm sure us subscribers would love such a video and it would be a hella lot more informative than some of the prepper videos that are on here. Call it an Intellectual Exercise. Thanks for the videos and knowledge that you pass on to us.

[@survivalcomms]

The more you know the less you carry. The 10c's is solid and proven. As always thanks for sharing !

[@Soulman-lb3gg]

I'd love to go to a gun show in Ohio and see Dave Canterbury walking around scrounging up deals. That would make my year.

[@scottomatic4621]

So....I have watched a ton of Corporals Corner, many other guys, and I gotta say David and Shawn are by far the best. Not just from their knowledge, but from their humbleness. Thank you guys for the wisdom. in time I do look forward to getting into a class. Thanks again gents.

[@nerblebun]

Can't & won't speak for anyone else, but this is what I like to see. Dave out in the woods (with Rufus) doing his awesome thing. Not that your blacksmithing & wood working videos aren't important and appreciate, they are, but this is what made Dave Canterbury a celebrity in the first place.

[@traprmike]

if you think about it, 10 C mentality goes all the way up to the home we live in. Just keep expanding the kit.

[@alchemicalanarchist]

Instead of using two hammocks it would be a good idea to have an Emergency Bivvy in the smaller bag. It gives you the option to go to the ground if you dont have a place to hang up the hammock. I have a small bag with a thermal pad and bivvy for that reason and my bigger bag has a nice hammock and down quilts.

[@KayakTater]

Really appreciate how you periodically address this kit mentality throughout your various series. This way of thinking can certainly be perishable to a lot of us who don't get out into the woods as much as we would like. Hopefully repetition will build "muscle memory" when it comes to these concepts. Thanks Dave!!!

[@papajeff5486]

Dave, I’ve been watching you do these videos for a long time. You’re good teacher. Don’t you ever want to just go, enjoy the day, find a great spot, light a fire, throw on a steak? Well, I want it for you. I’d bring some good cigars, maybe some good sipping whiskey, and just sit around the fire telling old life adventures. Maybe watching the grand kids make some new ones. I think you’re a full of good old stories and I have a few myself. I wish you well. I hope you still get out to enjoy the woods too, that’s it’s not all work. You got the right stuff... Texas

[@Ozarkwonderer]

Thanks for this vid. A lot of folks assume when you talk about 5 or 10 C's. its only that number of individual iteams. But not necessarily.

[@Ozarkwonderer]

this idea is just a starting point. you can and should add or tailor it a bit for yourself.

[@stevenkel2624]

Wow,!! Thank you so much. I've learned alot from what you've really pointed out that others really don't. This is the real deal. I appreciate all that you have shown.bi will suffer no more when I'm stuck in a rut. And again. God bless. You made a lot of sense. Have a great year out there in what we all love the woods. And the awesomeness of camping. Thank you. For being a great person. Love the fact of less weight to carry. Never Dawn on me. About true weight. Awesome.

[@dennismcatee1313]

love the sound of the Cicada in the background. excellent!

[@prospero6337]

A great concept to keep things revolving around not only the Kit's 10 C's, but revolve around "the Camp environment".

[@FellsApprentice]

Dave, this was a beyond excellent video. Reinforced everything I needed it to and gave me good, cost effective ways to cover all my bases while still keeping the weight nice and low.

[@rjkozlowski7675]

Once again a GREAT instructional video!!! You are by far the LEADING bushcraft/woodsman/survival instructor I've have ever seen on KZbin!!! Thank You for all you do. I hope to someday attend your school and meet you.

[@richardpeterson3753]

it is nice to know i wasnt off track when i put my gear togeather.im struggleing with the actual pack to organise and carry it atm but i basicaly got everything but my tent and sleeping bag.been really trying to make a small fire kit that will last long term.kinda got my system down for that and something i deceloped really helped there.they been talking about fire starters long as i can remember and lately some info on fire cord came out.i made a beter version with all natreral material that is water proof and lights with a flint and steel and it really down sized my fire kit.and im useing a tin with char punkwood as well.both meathods are effective,renewable in the feild and light weight.this vid helped alot so thanks

[@khamen723]

I slept in the woods in early July, N Eastern Ohio. It got down to 55° and I slept on a cot with a helicon tex swagman roll as a blankie. Slept like a baby.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

really well said.. thanks for the video..safe journeys

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

My 10 c's kit is similar to yours. Thank you for the guidelines in making this one. I have mine in a dry bag.The dry bag is then lashed on to my scooter. My sleep system is the reclining seat back of the scooter.I need to get the pathfinder folding skillet.

[@BamaBoat]

Its been awesome to watch the progression of your kit over the years. I love the mentality of it vs you got to have this brand or this style. Get the C's right then personalize. Thanks dave. Cb75

[@watermain48]

Thanks Dave...11th C maybe, consumables?

[@vvs3796]

yes! keep it simple! i keep telling this to myself when building a kit, but it s not easy to avoid putting some other stuff which may not or may be used

[@Shadow_Demon_X]

Excellent video :) I have a Swedish Army LK-35 Pack and pack in almost the exact same way which leaves me pleanty of room for food and extra clothes. I always follow the 10 or 5Cs Mentallity when I pack. Anything after that I consider luxuries to help me smooth it.

[@backtothewoods4889]

Great video! I am a strong beliefer in your 10 C system: not only does it help you bring the right gear with you, it also helps in not bringing too much.

[@ZZoutdoors]

Thanks for taking the time to explain a well packed outing,not over done. ZZ.

[@kitcraft9516]

I love these update videos! I would love to see some of the basic videos updated to see how your ideas and your particular kit items for each situation have evolved over the years.

[@7Belial7]

I know that a lot of ppl have already said that, but, I would love to see you rock on alone.

[@kkprepper950]

Love God Love your channel Thank you Dave. Good video

[@OldForesterTN]

As always, thank you Dave.

[@Slippity_Slappity]

Gonna miss this pup. RIP PupPup!

[@MchaelTeeter]

another great video Dave. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

[@coldhardtruth8518]

food, shelter, water, security, first aid, fire, navigation, clothing, communication.

[@mountainbowhunting2774]

im on your second book. i love it! just found your youtube last night. great videos! keep the books coming.

[@Andre_Oke]

great vid dave and my bottle kit is working great in looking forward to really using it on the the camping trip my mom dad and I are taking to Sept.

[@phonecards1]

Very thorough well thought out lecture. Thank you.

[@walmartsurvivaltv164]

I love your stuff Dave, thank you

[@eachday9538]

Makes sense to me, this layering philosophy is how I have always interpreted your 10 C's. I'm working to have the 10 C's covered at 4 or more complementary scales between bare skin and large expedition pack, and in addition I aim to ensure I have the knowledge and skills to produce each of those fundamental tools from the environment without any equipment.

[@jimhammond5310]

Another great video. One thing I love about all your videos is that you inspire me to think, I watch your videos and I am reminded of 'what', 'takes away' from my wilderness experience. For me. I am mostly hindered by' The Bugs'. If it were not for the fringing bugs (that are constantly trying to drive me insane) , I could and would live in the forest, near a huge lake, from now on. BUT DAMN THOSE MOSQUITOES! Did I kill one of their Queens or something? I can't get within a thousand yards of a patch of woods, and I get swarms of millions of mosquitoes all over me. Thanks for mentioning the bug net, I saw the head nets for the' No See' ems' at Wal-Mart, and i bought every" head net' they had. Those frinkin flying woodpeckers make it hard not to just stay home. Just today I went outside at Noon, and was installing a vent for a furnace, and I was in the shade for about 15 minutes. I had 10 mosquito bites and there were about 40 mosquitoes around my legs. And this was on The West Side of Dayton, Ohio. NO WATER anywhere. Any advice would be wonderful! And please don't tell me to just' grow a pair' And learn to enjoy it.

[@leocalabro1114]

Great video dave .

[@RodCornholio]

Really well thought out.

[@sixshooter4570]

Great video, I'd like to see what you use to combat bugs such as ticks and mosquitoes. I like Permethrin. They now make a spray for the skin.

[@wyattoneable]

Thanks again Dave.

[@mbkirkpatrick]

Nice point of view on mentality. I feel the mentality is much more important than the item

[@PantsuMann]

That beast in the background looks pretty cool.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Nice Aqua Quest tarp! Good old made in Canada quality. Great video Dave love these types of vids thanks again

[@allstringron]

Great video! It should go without saying but I think it needs to be said. A pack is only useful to you if you practice with it. Try things out. I've personally tried out some of Dave's advice and found his ideas to be fantastic. But I've also tried some of his advice and found that it doesn't work for me. A pack like this is, or should be, continuously evolving IMO. As usual, another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrBobagrigg]

I really enjoy your videos not being able to get out and do things and go places. Maybe some day soon I'll be able too. In the meantime keep up the fun and informative videos.

[@JubileeGiggles]

AWESOME video.

[@canadianrockiesbushcraftal5182]

very educational as always Dave! that Bike in the background looks like quite a Beast! can you do a short video on it?

[@davespurlock6956]

Hi Dave i like your videos alot i would like to see a video on what you you would put in your bugout bag to leave in your truck .

[@davidlahaisejr7479]

What great video Dave!!

[@donaldgarmon7368]

Another great video Dave! I see your Rok-on in the background. How about doing a follow-up video on it? Its been quite a while since you got it, you should have a good feel for its utility vs. a 4-wheeler or a side-by-side UTV. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on it. Keep up the good work! Thanks, Don

[@phillo1818]

Straight up keep it simple, nice looking camp.

[@mlugin8050]

Very interesting, entertaining and inspiring

[@wanderingthewilderness]

thanks for sharing. as always a good one

[@ChrisP3000x]

Great video, as always! Thanks so much.

[@johndeans6578]

Thanks Dave for another great video. I like you seem to always go back to the medium Alice pack. I'm a backpack freak and have currently 6 different backpacks but I usually grab the medium Alice, especially for 1or 2 day ventures. I also appreciate your choice of using Council axes, that's pretty much the only brand I use. since I only live about 15 minutes from the Council Tool foundry. Thanks again for all the vids you put out! J.Deans

[@karsonbranham3900]

very well done, good information and straightforward!

[@jakepv1]

Awesome! Thanks again

[@robertbrunston5406]

Thank you

[@grantglenndale152]

Dave, do you consider a basic 10 C kit as a Minimalist Ki? The reason I ask is you see all of these Altoid tin kits and the people that own them claim those to be their "10 C" kit. My 10 C kit is based on a sling bag with a newer PF water bottle kit and comes to about 12lbs and I consider it "robust." I challenge any and all Altoids Tin kit folks to actually spend a nite or two with just their Altoids kit to see how inadequate it really is when you get to the real woods and not the backyard. .

[@markmarshall4577]

The fundamental item Dave recommends is a five inch, fixed blade knife which will not fit in an Altoids tin. The tin kits are a pointless exercise in self delusion.

[@JAB671]

I don't know that most folks who make/carry altoids tin kits think of them as a replacement for the type of kit Mr. Canterbury is discussing in this video. I also don't usually see people describing their Altoids tin kit as something with which they would purposefully go into the wilderness. Instead, I think the Altoids tin kit is intended more as an EDC setup to be something that people carry in their daily lives when and where carrying a full sized kit might not be possible or practical with the idea that 'something' is better than 'nothing' and it gives a way to at least have 'something'. Even for folks who do have a more robust daily carry kit and Altoids kit in the pocket gives 'at least something' in case they are separated from or lose their EDC bag/kit.

[@AustrianBushman]

Nice hints, thx for sharing 👍

[@subdawg1331]

yep another awesome video thanks

[@y2daniel1981]

Nice bike Mr. Canterbury

[@user-yd6qq5pr7c]

He has a video on it.

[@y2daniel1981]

i vaguely remember that now

[@jimmaple5669]

Another good video. What is the bike in the background?

[@gewamser]

Another great video!

[@Alloran]

I really liked seeing how to expand from a scout kit to a camp kit and keeping them distinct and separate so that they can serve their functions without repacking everything all the time. Thanks for all the pro tips. I've tried saddlebag style carry before and it sort of annoys me to have stuff in the way of my arms while I move, how does that butt pack work out for you guys?

[@timfoulstone6418]

I keep trying to light a fire with the magnifying glass on my compass but it is still impossible to get enough heat to light anything. Perhaps if you are in Texas it might work but here in the UK it's not going to happen. I do carry a larger lens about the size of a lens in spectacles or a fraction smaller than works in a minute or so but the compass lens is useless for fire starting purposes.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

some real good points David...thanks...woods

[@VanishingNomad]

That is a nice little pack. What kind is it, and who makes it? I have certain gear that is on me, at all times when I am out. However, my pack is full, and there is no room for it during storage. This would be PERFECT for that gear. Then I can simply attach it to my main pack, and the entire system is ready to go without having to depend on a gear check.

[@creativewoodworker4300]

Thanks for the tutorial! Enjoyed!

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@benterwellen]

Ty for this fine video........

[@texastimberbeast4593]

love your videos im always tweaking my kits like this tick i have i guess

[@chip1984aq]

Would it be better to separate out your water purification methods in your smaller kit? Just if you did loose that bottle holder. I do understand that your bigger bag has the bush pot. I'm just thinking all your eggs in one basket if you are stuck away from base camp.

[@kencollins7046]

Another good vid Dave, thanks! Wanted to know if you had anything to add about the need for first aid. Thought this might be a good tie in now with the materia medica series and this kit mentality. Is there anything you would suggest carrying, besides what you have already discussed like containers and fire for making decoctions, that would aid us in using plants for healing?

[@DavidCanterbury]

I never carry a FAK for short term I have all the needed items in the 10C's, however for a longer term setting, Natures medicinal plays a big role, and I am working on a Woodsman's apothecary system to address that video to come-

[@KayakTater]

Just to echo what Dave is saying regarding short term, just a simple bandanna, cravat, etc. can satisfy a huge amount of medical needs: can function as field dressing, pressure dressing, tourniquet, and splint securing material (bones/ligaments). Obviously, the most important things that will guide medical necessities from a short term perspective are the ABCs + M (mobility) to allow you to get back to your "base" camp.

[@serg4883]

+wildernessoutfitters That would be great, Dave.

[@treedirt10000]

Heck yeah woodsman's apothecary system is a fantastic idea. Interested in how you will store and carry, if at all and if you incorporate certain aspects like garlic in cooking for immune health etc.

[@bebakerus]

I keep a small FAK with me even on a day hike when I have my kids with me. You'd be amazed how much difference an adhesive bandage can make to a 7-year-old. Small and does not weigh anything. Comfort item? Absolutely. Worth it? Yep.

[@kodythompson113]

Always good stuff Dave. What ever happened to that series that you were pondering around that bike there in the background? I remember you toying with the idea in your video a while back.

[@Atkrdu]

Yeah, the Rokon Series. Would like to see that, myself. Or maybe something on the finer points of canoe/kayak traveling, seeing as the season's good & it's warm enough to show how to handle things if you tip over in winter.

[@brwsamurai]

Nice bike back there...

[@awlach8]

Might be a good video topic to discuss items that you consider unnecessary items to put in your kit. You've taught numerous times about what goes in a kit. What are some examples you've come across that you think are "no go" items?

[@powerwh33ls]

What type of food choices would you keep in a bag like this or a get home bag?

[@JCrook1028]

Snickers bars, lots of them. :)

[@treybailey886]

Prob stick some food in the bottle bag case u did have to do an overnighter u had room but great kit in all

[@LGSkywalker82]

great Info as always

[@fulldrawoutdoors1685]

Great video keep it up

[@thehillstead]

Dave, can you fit your Pathfinder 32oz bottle/pot kit in one of those ALICE pack pockets?

[@joshuatanner7705]

Have you ever used a fishing yoyo

[@woodturningjohn]

Cool stuff, wish I was in the woods right now :)

[@impermanenthuman8427]

What is that motorcycle in the background!?

[@richardpeterson3753]

one thing i am fighting is camp pots and pans.spicificaly figuring a way to make them non stick.idealy in a survival situation you would probably boil all food for max nutritional intake but in normal cases you would could as you would at home.in this case i find many pots and pans made for camping stick horably.cast iron is a tad heavy to backpack.i think the issue is most camp cookware is aluminum mostly.or a very cheap steel alloy.aside from teflon coating everything what opptionsare there to combat this issue?

[@JCrook1028]

cooking technique has as much to do with food sticking as does the material the pan is made out of. Usually people are cooking at too high a temp without an oil to prevent sticking. Slow down, cook at a lower temp and you eliminate most of the issues.

[@snowman1278mw]

would you recommend the rokon bike for hunting or should I look at quad?. I will be in northern Ontario hunting moose if that helps with your suggestion.

[@girafmad]

Long time ago you had a bull pack with a bucket on it. Do you still use that? why/why not? Reason I ask is I was recently gifted one and I am wondering if they are good or if there is something that caused you to no longer use it. Thank you for yet another good video.

[@tylernoble593]

Idk about Dave, but I have used that system for a long time and there are no disadvantages to it. I use an Eberlestock frame instead of a bullpack though.

[@girafmad]

Tyler Noble Thank you.

[@veteranodaselva6234]

opa amigo parabéns pelo video obrigado por compartilhar ! um abraço , SELVA !

[@bushfalke]

Very inspiring Dave,rock on brother and keep up the good vids ;-) Falko

[@thevideostump46239]

just awesome...

[@6BlackWings]

Nice Rokon.

[@quantumprepper6715]

Alright Dave I got one for you. Let's say you are a prepper and you have to travel. Then all of a sudden the financial collapse happens and you are stuck on the east coast and need to get to the north west in fall. What do you bring? Would you recommend these same kits? I've been thinking that it would probably be good to not have camo because it would throw up a red flag when traveling through cities.

[@markmarshall4577]

If you were on the "wrong" side of the country and there was a collapse, you wouldn't be a prepper anymore, you'd be a homeless vagabond. The 10 Cs would still be your best bet because cities would be the most dangerous places in the country and you're right that camo would not blend in with the general population at all.

[@ChrisP3000x]

You probably wouldn't be able to carry enough ammo anyway. Might as well stay put and wait it out.

[@dlvmark]

Very surprised to see you choose the sleeping bag and not a wool blanket. Have you ditched the wool blanket for kit?

[@DavidCanterbury]

As I said in the video, wool blanket or Bag is really seasonally dependent for me, below 40 I would always want the wool blanket

[@Atkrdu]

What about a Jerven Bag, Dave? Not common-man priced, but the Extreme is good & the Exclusive is the same thing with a zip-out liner.

[@dlvmark]

+wildernessoutfitters Sorry I missed that part about the wool blanket. Semper Fi.

[@maisetas]

i am not sure about that, wool blanket wont do any good below freezing unless you have good thermal clothing already on you, but still wool blanket wont do any better in freezing temps than certain bag

[@dlvmark]

Its pretty warm at the time the video was made. Not too worried about below freezing weather now. I think Dave got what I was talking about. Thanks anyway for your 2 cents.

[@darkraven5593]

David can you do a review on the rokon behind you

[@iamone8282]

he did check his channel

[@SuperSwitched]

Already been done and it's on his channel :)

[@HannibalsSurplusReviews]

why not use the bigger pouch made to hold the mss carry pouch it attached to the molle ii rucksack in woodland camo?

[@bonvivant55]

Where does the dog sleep Dave? My dog can't sleep on the ground without cover.

[@maritimespook]

Daves dog Rufus is a certified Pathfinder instructor, he sleeps in a lean to shelter he made while Dave was shooting this video

[@outdoordauber]

+maritimespook That's funny, right there! 😄