Lofty Wiseman SAS Survival Pouch

Recreating the iconic SAS Survival Pouch from Lofty Wiseman's classic SAS Survival Handbook. This pouch is not a stand alone survival kit, but rather supplements the survival tin, and can be carried on the belt along with a knife/machete, waterbottle etc.
Contained in the Survival Pouch are;
Miniflares
Air Marker Panel
Mess Tin
Matches
Brew Kit
Electrolyte Powders
Emergency Rations (Chocolate, Ghee, Dried Meat)
Hexamine Fuel and Cooker
Torch and Spare Batteries
Survival Bivvi Bag
Paper and Pencil
Lofty Wiseman's SAS Survival Handbook can be found here;
www.amazon.com...

[@redastrachan8978]

P-38 tiny collapsible can opener. Peanut butter has fat, protein, salt, sugar. Wallet sized flat plastic magnifier. Razor blade. Safety pins. Floss (Doubles as thread with carpet needle). Lip balm (Also burns well). Quality duct tape strips on flat items as backup. ✅ Just things things that I've used easily. *Great vid!*

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks mate, appreciate it! 👍

[@bikerdarren1]

Great video I would take one of the match striking surfaces off gently with a knife and stick it on the inside of the lid on the bcb matches so you will always have a dry striking surface 😉 a little trick with the hexamin blocks is to light some at home in a ventilated area till the go a brownish colour extinguish and wrap in tinfoil makes them easier to light again I would add some cord and a few reusable cable ties to the kit.

[@floydvaughn9666]

You can never have too much: hexi, matches, or Paracord.

[@phincampbell1886]

Good tips, good ideas, thanks!

[@168Diplomat]

Only thing that I would add is a SAK farmer knife. A reamer, a can opener, a bottle opener/ screw driver, but most importantly a blade and saw.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

This supplements a survival kit, it's not a stand alone kit.

[@susanp.collins7834]

Everybody goes on about the wonderful saw on a SAK. I'm seriously considering upgrading from my Pioneer...

[@paulriggs42]

Thanks for sharing, I met Lofty during a scouting event and he was the most down to earth humble man I ever met…. He and his books made a great impact on my childhood whilst growing up and being involved with scouting and I still have my Survival books.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

I met him a couple of years ago, as you said, a humble, lovely bloke. Was a privilege to have met him.

[@G58]

A candle, some 14 gauge wire, a couple of 3” nails, length of cord, 9v battery, wire wool, a gas lighter, couple of Swann Morton surgical blades and a plastic handle, needles, three grades of thread. A few plasters. The last five items should be in a ziplock bag inside another ziplock bag. Edit: Fishing line and hooks. Very few containers are truly waterproof. One of the best is a 35mm film canister - until they get squashed. They were scrapped in the millions before digital cameras came along. Now they are rare. Finally, two box cutter blades each stored individually between two strips of duct tape, with one longer and wider than the other. This should be stuck to the shiny side of a full width piece of duct tape. This is to allow the blade to be stuck somewhere on your body in case you get captured. None of these take up much space and all together weigh very little, but they can make a huge difference in really serious situations, and even save lives. Peace

[@davefloyd9443]

A good, slightly stiffer but smaller modern alternative to the classic film canister is the little plastic tubs that pee dipping test straps come in. They're maybe 75% size of a 35mm film canister but less prone to the squish failure you describe as they are more of a medical grade item and I imagine need a proper airproof seal.

[@slrstuff7408]

Great Vid! Took me right back, Lofty's book inspired me to join up at 18yrs old in '82, served in the mechanized infantry in Australia for 7 years(5/7 RAR), had a month to go before my Cardre Course for SASR, till an accident took me out of the game. Such is life. Great memories seeing all this stuff again, just wanted to say thanks and also thank you for your service brother. Cheers from down under mate!

[@eapc44]

Lofty is a great guy. I spent some time with him.. And having a brew his commonsense and simply ways of explaining to people is amazing. I feel honoured to be on course and share time with him. Thank you lofty.

[@Vince-ml9gw]

Excellent video breakdown of Loftys kit. He really gets it to the basics. You asked what we might add? I think a razor blade would be a nice addition and actually would fit being slim and thin. Great videos keep them coming

[@JeepsterDave]

Great to see those drawings in Lofty's book come alive. Cracking job 👍

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks mate, that was my intention 👍

[@robshirewood5060]

@@PreparedPathfinder Eddie McGee wrote some great books on the subject NO NEED TO DIE, i believe at one time he taught Lofty. I think he too was a Para and SAS. He was also a great tracker, tracking down an SAS walt who had murdered Police officers. His son Perry is also into the tracking and survival fields i believe. Similar when Ray Mears tracked down a murderer. Eddie did an experiment with military scientists to see if you can live on oranges for a long period, he did it, successfully. Man he had guts. Eddie deserves to be remembered too.

[@Warcrimeenthusiast]

I must admit as an American, Out of all the options available I find the SAS belt kit with brew kits is the most efficient for my needs for both the American forests in the North East , and the desert south west.

[@davidcarothers3311]

Huh?? Wut??😊😊

[@dswade59]

Same for the Midwest woodlands

[@tumbleweed6658]

Awesome smart kit. Lofty Wiseman I have his books as well I served in the Field Artillery and we were spoiled I guess we rode in vehicles almost every where we had to set up and shoot the howitzers far from light fighters but I truly enjoy your videos. I served in Iraq and Afghanistan and always enjoyed talking with Soldier’s from the UK 🇬🇧

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate, where are you from?

[@tumbleweed6658]

I live in Colorado, it’s beautiful here.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@tumbleweed6658 nice, a part of the States l haven’t visited yet.

[@tumbleweed6658]

It’s a great place to check out the mountains are pretty awesome and the weather is very sunny we get over 300+ days of sunshine. Thank you for your military service I did 21 1/2 so your channel is very relatable to me. Have a merry Christmas mate and the very best of a new year, cheers from Colorado.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@tumbleweed6658 thanks mate, I did 25.5 years, plus 8 in the reserves. Thanks for your service brother, and you have a great Christmas too.

[@shughes4113]

Great vid. Nice to see actual items as Lofty described as apposed to the modern versions of those things in the pouch. Keep up the great content.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@wickeddubz]

I have a dream - to see how people from military service, rescue forces, survival instructors, bushcrafters, hunters from different countries get together around fire in the woods and share few tricks with each other, cool stories, habits that helped them in certain moments.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

I’d defo be up for that

[@felixcat9318]

I've found the Helikon-Tex E&E Pouch (which is based on the original SAS Pouch in your video) to be a really high quality, well thought out piece of kit. Likewise, pouches from Maxpedition are excellent for using with kits of this type! What a really nice change to see the choice of an appropriate sized pouch as the basis for one's personal survival/emergency kit! A serious kit would use a day/night visible Laser Rescue Flare and a Garmin InReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator & PLB, and have a powerbank and solar panel to recharge one's torches (flashlights), Garmin InReach Mini 2 and Laser Rescue Flare (and powerbank). A SOL Survival Poncho, SOL Heatsheets 1/2 Person Space Blanket, or equivalent, together with a 10 hour candle makes a Palmer Furnace, a proven life saving combination, which would also be good to include! (Spare candles, too!). Carrying one's survival kit in body worn configuration is essential, don't keep it in your pack, keep it on your person! The inclusion of Lofty's Handbook in its compact form would be very useful reading in one's bivouac. Subscribed.

[@thornwarbler]

Great video. I too got the sas survival handbook in '86 ground breaking at the time. One thing i noticed , the ends of your spare batteries were exposed. I think it would be a good idea to put a wrap of tape end for end to prevent the possibillity of discharging them. 👍

[@OldNavajoTricks]

The tape also has fire starting duty which is always a plus ofc.

[@atozer2547]

I have had this book for over 30years ...and still learn something new everytime i open it...good vid

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Definitely one of my favourite books and often the first one I reach for as a reference.

[@truckerenoch8824]

I like the survival guides. Even if I knew everything in my pocket guide, I would still take it with me. Never underestimate the power of reading material in a survival situation! The psychology of survival is the most important part! Guys who are walking encyclopedias of bush knowledge have become so mentally distraught in survival situations that they just gave up. A waterproof notebook and pen or pencil set are a good idea too!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Absolutely mate 👍

[@inkybinkyschpinky]

I was born 86. That book is the only religion I believe in 👍 read it all my life. Now I do bushcraft and survival sessions. Thanks lofty 👍

[@PreparedPathfinder]

He's a real life legend, great bloke.

[@justa.american8303]

Thanks for the info, per Lofty's directions . It's good to see what an author is wanting to get across to the reader. His 'old school' techniques are timeless, and useable anywhere. I've been reworking my kit bag. This video is a gem and perfectly timed. Stay safe and prepaired!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Many thanks, appreciate it!

[@G58]

The funny thing is that when I was in Rhodesia, we hardly carried any of this stuff. How did we survive? Two water bottles, combat knife, poncho… The rest was FN or Uzi, Browning, mags, ammo, maps and chest rig pouches. Someone bought me Lofty’s book as a birthday present. By that time I was working in London wearing a Savile Row suit. I don’t remember ever opening it. But I recall drawings rather than photos, so maybe I did.

[@bmphil3400]

If you had been a pilot or in need of alot of escape and evasion those little items come in handy. A buddy of mine got stung in the corner of the eye by a wasp when we were on a trek in the Darien. He said " I guess no one has a mirror?". I said "I do...." And gave him my heliograph mirror. My emergency fishing kit saved us some hard days because we ran low on food and ended up smoking fish and carrying it.......

[@pierevojzola9737]

Ah suza wena, from a Roinek to a Pongo in one easy step! The basics of hunting in the bundu and doing the basic Askari work was part of growing up in Africa. After the Mau Mau, my mates went south to the Federation or RSA, I went north and got the hell out of there. No regrets, went back with The Regiment for an exercise and after independence and all I saw was trending down. Hope the Savile Row suit helped. Still, can’t get the smell of the bundu out of my nostrils! Cheers mate. Harera

[@HondoTrailside]

I live in Canada, everyone's "camping" is different. The only real survival situation I have ever been in was post plane crash in a winter storm. It was mostly medical emergencies, and exposure. They don't let you carry a lot of sharp stuff. And I don't think it would have helped. Most Survival situations can be handled with a satellite phone these days. I'm screwed because I don't even have a cell phone.

[@bmphil3400]

@@HondoTrailside positive mental attitude first aid and shelter from exposure are THE top priorities for survival. The situation you describe is exactly what most real survival instructors teach.....a 72 hr unplanned time in the elements is what is most likely to happen to you. As a kid I was trapped on a jetty with waves crashing over the middle with no way to get back without getting washed over the rocks. Survival equipment would have been very helpful. We just waited until the waves got low enough to not wash us off and waded off the leeward side. If it had been earlier in the spring hypothermia could have been a real problem. We didn't even take proper clothing. I know if one famous Canadian survival instructor that says you should be wearing adequate clothing to just sit down by a tree for two days and not die.....no matter the weather. Your clothes are your first line of shelter. On a plane they will let you take a Ferro rod. Survival blanket. First aid kit, Signal mirror, water filter and purifier tablets, cordage, and tinder(chapstick and cotton balls). Those things will keep you alive for a long time. Were you able to use the frame of the plane as shelter? Did it catch fire?

[@barrycartner3855]

Received a copy of Lofty's book and an aluminum two piece mess kit for Christmas. Looking forward to learning with both.

[@johndoogan3712]

He also published 'The urban survival guide'. PS. Those spent miniflare casings can be reloaded exclusively with 6mm starting pistol blanks and nothing else, gives a satisfying pop. I have seen a civilian version of this which came from a boat jumble which takes the same mini flares (M10 x 1.0 thread size), it's owner demonstrated firing it with 6mm starting pistol blanks. PS, It's worth considering putting a bottle/tin opener in there as apart from opening bottles 🍼, it can punch 🤛 holes into used tins thereby enabling a hobo stove's construction.

[@JohnnyPrepBushcraft]

Great video mate. Just a we add on and thing that I thought up for my survival pouch. An empty tic tac box fits 3 AAA batteries and keeps them waterproof as spare bats I rap them in cleanfilm as-well for a bit of added protection. Just a wee survival suggestion hope it helps

[@trevorkohler5830]

I'd also add a couple of sheets of clear plastic. Can be used to collect water or an emergency shelter/ground sheet. Folded up they don't take much room. Water is vital.

[@sooperdweeb1753]

The only thing that I would add is a candle. It gives light as well as heat. You can drape the SOL over your shoulders while sitting on a stump or log, place the lit candle between your legs on the ground and under the SOL, leaving a small opening between the ground and the bottom hem of the SOL so that the candle won't become oxygen starved. Use your feet to pin the SOL to the ground in windy conditions. The heat from the candle will keep you warm under the SOL even in bad rainy/snowy weather.....Also the candle can be used to lubricate zippers by rubbing the wax on the teeth making for easier operation , say for a jacket , coat or boots. You can easily obtain survival candles that have a 20/30 hr burn rate and are about 6 to 7 inches in length and about 2 inches in diameter. Good kit then and compact as well.

[@robshirewood5060]

Great Balls of Fire!!!! I will leave that to your imagination.

[@tjfm59]

love the cooker, have 3 around the house. my oldest is around 5 decades old. recently accured the british mess tin set. wanted a pop cover for both. so i went to my local grocier. raided the cooking pan section for a couple of the heavy duty foil pans & cut out lids, about 6 mm larger than the each pan. they ride inside folded in half.

[@eapc44]

44 webbing and 55 webbing gear was what we had on our belt kits. Ex sas in borneo would live from belt kits after ditching big ruck sacks. Alot of regiment guys give back Alot to charity s.

[@SurvivalRussia]

The SOL Emergency Bag / bivvy is absolutely useless in my opinion. I have tested them a few years ago, in cold weather. Let's just say that a "fair" amount of condensation builds up inside of the bag. You will get quite wet if you spend 6-8 hours in that bag, like I did. This is most likely why they started to make the Escape Bivvy, which is breathable and costs 3 times what the Emergency Bag costs.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yep it’s only really suitable for short term emergency use.

[@SurvivalRussia]

@@PreparedPathfinder Thank you for the reply. Please not that I'm not trying to start an argument or anything :) I have a video on my channel, using that bag in my hot tent, which was about -15c after the stove died out. The video is called Reality Of Survival 2019 SOL Thermal Bivvy If you watch the video, I would appreciate if you watch to about 7 min into the video.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@SurvivalRussia yeah roger that mate, l didn’t take your comment that way. Yeah they’re only designed to be an emergency short term measure, l wouldn’t want to sleep overnight in one. The Escape Bivvi is far better suited to that, as you mentioned 👍

[@warwickaldermanchannel2340]

I've got something even better than an emergency bag: It's called a: "Bothy." It's a nylon pouch, small and light. Like a tent, but without the complications. One's trekking poles could help to keep it up. In the foulest storm, it would be a lifesaver.

[@marmadukegrimwig]

Straightforward, no nonsense. And affordable. EXCELLENT.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Chris!

[@colinstewart1432]

I've met Lofty Wiseman. Great bloke.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Just rewatching and had an idea, how about pouring Pot perm into the match container as well as the cotton? It'll quiet them down and obviously is there for its other uses too and is protected from moisture. 🤘

[@hardondolo9357]

thanks! needed this video to visualise how it's all put together ever since I got a copy of the book years ago.

[@rustyrustill8860]

Good vid mate. Dad was taught by the man himself out in Borneo in the 60s when he went into ptl coy.🆎

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Rusty, ally!

[@outdoorbasics2562]

Outstanding mate excellent video showing some of the legendary info from lofty wiseman is still useful today 🤙

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@Mat-kr1nf]

The outdoors hasn’t changed since he wrote it!😁 I wish I could say the same about myself?🤣😂🤷‍♂️

[@heavymetalgentleman9050]

I made my own based on Lofty's.... Mostly the same, except I included a flat-format first aid kit and swapped hex blocks for gel, which squashes down pretty flat.... I also wrapped the mess tin handle, matchbox and pencil in Kevlar thread for some extra cordage 😁....

[@ClaudeBohls]

That flare kit is completely bad ass

[@gcruishank9663]

Unless you have a first aid kit as well, and since they're quite small, I would add a few medications like anti-diarrheals, asprin, advil, and a small tube of polysporin. You can get them in their own individual packets and are extremely valuable when needed.

[@DaneStolthed]

I’m a long time fan of the SAS survival handbook this is awesome see the actual equipment contained in the mess tin.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@DaneStolthed]

@@PreparedPathfinder I’ve subscribed and I’m looking forward to more videos!

[@garenkarapetian709]

The British can't survive without that tea. Ha-ha. BTW. it's worth mentioning that Lofty Wiseman assumes that you have your knife/machete with you, that's why there's no cutting tool included in that pouch. It would be interesting what would Lofty Wiseman include in that pouch now that so many years have passed and so many new advances are available even at consumer level - mylar blankets, dyneema etc. I'm surprised that there's no tape included (sniper tape or gorilla tape). Thanks for putting this video together. It's nice to see what that pouch would've looked like beyond the diagram.

[@jonenglish6617]

Great video . A tea light or any small candle. It gives you a bunch more chances to get a fire. Hand sanitizer is like napalm. I also like cotton balls soaked in vaseline. I carry them with me every time I hunt. And at least one bic brand lighter. I also carry an orange toque in my hunting bag. The new bcb fire dragon cooker is awesome, and stupid cheap.

[@davidjacobs828]

I was very surprised to see no cutting tool in this kit . Great video ,thanks .

[@FrankJmClarke]

You already have everyday items in your combat jacket. This for non-everyday activities. Great video, yes!

[@ahuman5456]

Great video, though I'd swap out the ghee for coconut oil (can be used for cooking, sharpening, lip balm/hand cream and for fire lighting at a pinch) a small emergency whistle and a signal-mirror 👍

[@iskrajackal9049]

Very good video. The difference between ghee and butter is that ghee is butter with the water content greatly reduced. As more of the content is fat it stores longer too.

[@vikingmitch4049]

Nicely done Tom. Only additional would be a mess tin lid,or industrial tin foil or an esbit hexi cooker..

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@dududu5189]

I first saw Lofty on 'Duncan's Dares', a spin off of Blue Peter TV show where he too Peter Duncan on a survival course through the woods. I had the big version of the book as a kid in the 80s too.

[@dmcallister7203]

You can get ghee in tins from Tesco and Asda , cheaper than Holland and Barrett stuff 😉

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Awesome video mate, Lofty is a legend, I have met him too. Kind of strange there was no knife in the kit.

[@gordonlawrence1448]

If you are in the SAS and you lose your knife you have no right being in the SAS. It's the same with a compass. Most of them carry 1 map compass, one sighting compass, and a spare. You don't need one in the kit.

[@johndoogan3712]

Gordon Lawrence- There should be a brass button compass in the sealed 🤐 tobacco type tin? It's worth looking into what the tin actually contains?.

[@atozer2547]

I think it assumes you will have a knife . There is also a pocket kit with candles fishing kit etc. This review is just for the belt kit

[@johndoogan3712]

Ato Zer- The likihood is he would have either a R M commando dagger (Sykes Fairbairn) on his belt, a boot dagger or an OSS/SOE (Devil's dart) sleeve dagger. You can read up the contents of the combat survival tin on the BCB website, he may have carried a metal British army heliograph signalling/shaving mirror in its cotton pouch in his smock pocket. BCB supplied a polished stainless steel version in the 1980's. If you can find a Coglans stainless steel shaving mirror, it requires a 6mm/1/4" hole drilled in the centre. Tip: a alloy camouflage cream tube will contain a Palmolive shaving stick.

[@whatsimonsaysabout...6447]

Terrific video! Thanks! If you don't mind I'll include a link in a future video I'm planning. As others have said, great to see the original make-up of Lofty's kit. I also bought the original version of his book when it first came out and put together kits as he described. Good to look back and reflect on what the common threads are with what others recommend and what lessons might have been forgotten?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yes of course mate, no probs 👍

[@PeterBren]

Very good list of items. I would have an esbit solid fuel cooker - smaller. Pencil sharpened both ends. Bic lighter in cling film. Waterproof paper, available. Torch that flashes SOS - they are available, and at least one coffee satchet for cold mornings. I am subscribed now and will be watching more. Thanks

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Peter!

[@provvidenza7296]

Fantastic demonstration of an iconic piece of kit, thank you.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers!

[@leewade2862]

Another top vid big fella. Looking like a youtube veteran too now! Any merch yet? Just an aside, if you haven't read Lofty's 'Who Dares Grins', do!! His typical balls out wit is terrific! Look forward to the next one....

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers 👍 Yes l bought a copy of that book when l met him, had it signed too. A great read. I’ve had some patches made as it goes, will put them up for sale if there’s any interest.

[@leewade2862]

@@PreparedPathfinder Mine's signed too. It's like having a bible signed by God. I'd def buy patches.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@leewade2862 it certainly is mate! I got my original 1986 SAS Survival Handbook signed too. Roger, will get them up for sale soon 👍

[@randallkelley3599]

I carry two small torches, aaa size, Maratac brand. These are good ones, but quite small. Also 2 batts per light extra. (always), cause Dark Sucks). And a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Stuff in my pockets also helps, always have another light, knife, phone, personal protective device!

[@darrenkennedy5168]

Recently subscribed to your channel. Really enjoy the straightforward way share information and your experience. Looking forward to your next video

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks mate, appreciate it! 👍

[@soggz4246]

Hullo. Great vid. Dragon fuel,is the new haxamine, now,isn’t it? It burns well,and is not poisonous ☠️ to breath if you find yourself in a confined space,for shelter. Also,maybe a few water purifier tablets wouldn’t hurt in there too,maybe. I’m just getting into all this Bushcraft/survival stuff again,after a long break from being in the scouts many many years ago. I would like to teach my children survival and living in the wild,as it teaches them many other things,too,like self worth and initiative,to be able to use,in all parts of their lives,not just in bad situations. Wouldn’t you agree? All the best. 👍🏾🇬🇧

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Yes, the BCB Fire Dragon individually packaged blocks are the "new" hex... they are even safe enough to sanitize your hands etc with. They aren't cheap - $1.25 per block U.S. (6 blocks for $8.50 U.S.) via Amazon... I'm getting back into this after leaving the U.S. military in '96 & the Guard in '20, and a "silent heart attack" followed by Covid. Wiseman's manual was the first (and only) "survival Bible" I've needed - still have mine from 1990. I tried a 45L Bergen but I have a military back injury so I have to watch the weight. I tried the Alice "deuce" rig, but the best system for me turned out to be a Mil-Tec copy of the South African combat vest which comfortably carries EVERYTHING I need in a camping/SHTF survival situation. The weight equally distributed - and I can access everything except for food and shelter while I'm wearing it ! And Yes, water purifier tabs - ALWAYS... especially if you are on the move and don't have time or whatever to use a Milbank bag or boil. Drop two tabs in a one quart canteen and keep walking for 30 minutes. For life sustaining water & fire, I believe in redundancy i.e. more than one way to "get it done" - Water Purification I have the Tablets, Sawyer Mini, and boiling. Fire - lighters, Ferro rod, lifeboat matches, magnifying lens.

[@greghardman5064]

The ghee is a great idea...you could replace that with a pure Tallow candle if you can get hold of one...we use to be issued them for AWT in Norway 👍

[@lesmuise2855]

A bottle of coconut or even linseed oil might work as well. These are fairly healthy and might also be used as candle fuel when wicked.

[@JohnRourkePatriot]

Love this project. I prefer small, compact, and light "survival kits". Speed of movement is high on my priority list.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger that mate, check out my Survival Tin video here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIm5mYlopbR9jtU

[@richardmurdock574]

Loved it, I think you could find a small mirror that would fit in your match bottle Thanks for sharing

[@bac135]

Great video, greetings from Brasil. Im live in an atlantic rainforest region and I have a small clamp and mirror in my pouch, many trees have thorns and a poison extraction because here have a lot of poisnous snakes and a balaclava and head net for bugs

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@ClaudeBohls]

John Lofty Wiseman I keep his advice.

[@jormundgarner]

Great video and a very well put together kit.

[@ronparker8582]

Nice bit of kit.

[@carpideom]

Legend, great video Tom 👊

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate 👍

[@keithwortelhock6078]

If you have room for a little metal pencil sharpener, they are excellent for sharpening twigs to obtain kindling. (You can sharpen your pencil too, off course).

[@paulriggs42]

Some pencil sharpeners are made from magnesium as well so you can always make shavings which burn really well

[@thx5001]

Great tip on the Ghee from H&B and I love beef jerky. While a belt knife is the usual accessory, I add a small pocket knife to the tin as backup. For fire add a Ferro Rod as it will out live your hurricane matches. There is still room for a large Cotton Bandana: first aid, water collection, char material, sweat mop. Cool video.

[@TheGroundedAviator]

I know a guy who makes homemade biltong and it's very good, then that is homemade for you! By the way, I'd put a simple but rugged knife in there!

[@dthreadjr]

Awesome vid another good video on the subject is from Ranger survival and field craft I think it's amazing the things people can do with human ingenuity

[@kurtbaier6122]

Great tips.

[@66meikou]

Nice bit of kit mate. I was into the whole survival tin thing in the 80's. My Grandad smoked roll ups so he gave me a few tobacco tins. I had the Lofty book and I still have it. Mine seems thicker than yours so perhaps it's different dimensions. These days, I have a pair of the solkoa small ally tins for bits and pieces. I ordered the large one in orange and they were sold out so they offered my two small one in orange for the same price. Touch! There have been plenty of good suggestions by others here but the only thing I'd change with your kit would be a smaller rite in the rain notebook (as it's easier to write on as it's thicker) and a RITR bullet pen. Can you still get the flares for that thing? That would be a cool thing to have.

[@canadafree2087]

Great video, I am all for personal kits, but great to see a kit based 100% on the book for history. This is part 2 of a SAS survival kit. Too many people focus on the survival tin (wrongly using an Altoid tin which s smaller than recommended) and they forget completely the 2nd part of the kit which is this pouch, mess tin, and it's contents as shown in the book. A Canadian mess tin pouch does not have a drop down loop, but most modern packs have hip belts that would get in the way. One could add a light nylon belt with plastic buckle to quickly put the pouch around your waist for when you dump your pack.

[@edwardvillate2112]

I wood include a Whistling device , that takes little space , folding knife for comparability, and a small 🎣 fishing elements.....

[@DonHavjuan]

Ghee is less 'natural' than butter - it's butter boiled down with the milk solids removed. You can get it literally anywhere Indian (south asian) groceries are sold. Surely that's in any town of more than 20k people.

[@ballagh]

In the uk you’ll find tins of ghee in the Asian groceries section of any decent supermarket (not the Indian food section, the bit with the “strange” looking brands and the big bags of basmati)

[@shadowstalker130666]

Hmm, never military, but been in the woods as far back as i can remember. Often for a few days, maybe a week, with juat a small bag, and whats in my pockets. A lot of the stuff had me nodding, but others just seemed pointless. I never carry a lighter (except when i used to smoke), as they ALWAYS fail. But ive got match safes in 2 or 3 pockets, and in my bag. A big one for me, mainly in cold weather, is food. You might not starve to death, but lack of food means you cant think clearly, which can get you killed. I dont mean a few candies, i mean real food, always on you at all times.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Watch the SAS Belt Kit video to see the whole picture.

[@paulwebb9464]

I would replace the signal flares with a good folding knife, a signal mirror and some # 36 bank line .also almost 1 barrel liner.

[@ClaudeBohls]

Big John. My Hero

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@ClaudeBohls mine too 👍

[@kevinpalmer4595]

Interesting in how different my training in the military and scouts was here in the USA. Especially having a knife,flint and steel Compass plus a canteen of some sort..Also a mini fishing kit

[@paultuerena]

Hi Kevin, this is a supplemental kit to go with your survival tin, that contains the other equipment you mention. You should read Lofty’s book, I must have 100s of times over the last 35 years

[@PreparedPathfinder]

⬆️ What he said! 👍

[@kevinpalmer4595]

I have read it..But that kit would useless in Grizzly Country..No offense buts thats a "Picnic Lunch" Check out the US Army Manual FM 21-76 3-5.70. My EDC bag has enough food to last a week and is very compact..I also carry a Henry Survival Rifle in 22lr that substitutes for a "tin" and a Ranger Wobbie is must .

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@kevinpalmer4595 this guy practically wrote everything to do with military survival. This pouch would be part of a belt kit, which contains rations, ammo, water, survival knife etc. Then in addition you’d be carrying a rucksack with more rations, water, basha, sleeping bag, mission specific equipment etc.

[@kevinpalmer4595]

I was trained by EJ Snyder when I was in the Military and I went through Ranger Sere School so this is not my 1st Rodeo.. Mission is one thing.. Survival is another Peace.. But not for me..

[@TheSaneHatter]

I'm still working on assembling this, but I've started by getting an Esbit 1100 cooking stove in hard-anodized aluminum as the container: it's a little larger, AND since it's a stove unto itself, won't require me to carry a separate unit inside (I hope). It just barely fits into my "bum bag" from Maxpedition.

[@rickydepledge3245]

Still got my issue pouch. Met lofty 1st time combat s training. 1986. He did a sheep. Skin gut and butcher whilst making us all split sides laughing. He then passed liver round for each to have a bite. To cap it all police had demo. Nd on shotgun. Alsation promptly bit his handler and got carted off to hosp. BRILLIANT. Ace videos. Did you work with wags w.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate, and yes I did, top bloke.

[@rickydepledge3245]

@@PreparedPathfinder Hi. Small world. I thought you might have workex with

[@rickydepledge3245]

With him. I met him way back in 2004 in Baggers. Great bloke.

[@rickydepledge3245]

Ps i always have some multi vits in my kit.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

I really like the belt pouch

[@couchcamperTM]

I would ditch the hexi burner, it's huge. BCB and Esbit do have smaller ones. The SOL bivi is a nice addition. I have their Escape bivi and their blanket made of the material like your bivi.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, it’s accurate to the original description though. We get issued the BCB ones in the military now.

[@unfi6798]

Hi PP, Just sub to your channel. great version of LW, the man's a Legend. Nowadays everything is upgraded & different but the principles id still the same. Thank you for sharing & thank you for your service. Greetings from Australia.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Unfi 6798, appreciate it. My Dad served in the Australian Army in Vietnam as it goes, l went over to meet one of his old muckers in 2019, was great to meet him. 🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@minifalda6611]

@@PreparedPathfinder my dad too, did many Brits second into that one?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@minifalda6611 not that l know of mate.

[@UnitedRedDevils]

Great intel 🤘 Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@jeffreybrooks4061]

Great video excellent content.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate

[@malthuswasright]

Surprised you said ghee was the hardest thing to source - most big supermarkets stock it, and of course asian shops as well. I'd have thought mini flares would be far harder to find. Good content though.

[@irish1209]

great video! liked and subbed! thanks!

[@bernardairey9631]

Brilliant video pilgrim. It’s the same as I had in mid 1960 when I was at the jungle war fair school in Malaya. I was with the Lang shire fusiliers then. Still got mine in my shed. Brings back some good memories for me thank you

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate, I did JWIC at TTB Brunei in 1997, a hard course.

[@bernardairey9631]

I did mine JB Malaya they are hard course’s you always come out smelling bad 😂 when in 21 days at a time. All my grandkids know of my small survival tin. Once again thank you for video.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@bernardairey9631 cheers mate, appreciate it! 👍

[@bernardairey9631]

I might be wrong but I think the pouch is an old 57 pattern kidney pouches cut in two?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@bernardairey9631 no mate it’s an SAS Escape pouch, slightly different size/shape to a 58 kidney pouch, and with belt loops.

[@DazIsBack]

Brilliant share thank you

[@garyjohnson4608]

If possible, I would add a small signal mirror, a ferro rod and striker, and a small lighter.

[@JackKlumpass]

This was great. Surprised not a little ferro rod and water purification tabs squeezed in the pack. Obvs you’ll have a decent cutting tool elsewhere on the belt. Still a great demo.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yeah it’s put together as per the book mate, those items would be in the survival tin.

[@kingharryannis]

Out of bounds skiers should carry these..Some instant coffee ,instant tea to boost moral. Lots of hikers and skiers get lost and spend the night on my local mountains. They do not have a survival kit of warm cloths ,means to make a basha. Some die of exposure.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

It’s a shame most people don’t prepare for the unexpected hey? Whereabouts is that?

[@kingharryannis]

@@PreparedPathfinder Vancouver BC Canada. Here if you go fishing ,hiking ,skiing just outside the city .If you are not prepared you can loose your life. We also bear or mountain lion attacks. I carry bear spray. A large trained dog is also good 360 degree 24/7 protection. I learned my survival skills in the British TA back in the 70's from older wise soldiers .

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@kingharryannis roger, some serious threats there! Stay safe mate 👍

[@williamgrech930]

Can you do an instruction on how to signal/ use the marker panel

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, l’ll sort that when l get the chance.

[@williamgrech930]

@@PreparedPathfinder brilliant will look forward to it

[@johnbird4294]

I got it in 86 also full of masive of info

[@twotonanchor]

Found ghee on amazon, but it's stupid expensive for a small jar of specialized butter. I stuck a small knife from Esee, the 2.5, in a kit bag with some other items like yours. Peace of mind, like. Great video. Thanks for posting up.

[@simonh6371]

You'll find it in Indian shops or even in the world food section of supermarkets like Tesco or Sainsburys...if you're in the UK

[@earlelzy7243]

/gf

[@susanp.collins7834]

Funny - that's what I call MY kit. I call it my POM Kit. Peace Of Mind...

[@dylanscally]

Love it.

[@stephenclarke3990]

Very informative video. I don't want to be argumentative, however having used the SOL bivvy, I was wet through when I woke up, in the middle of the night. Condensation builds up really badly in those. Other than that, again a very good video. Thanks.👍🏼

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, it’s designed as an emergency for short term use for casualties, not for overnight stops. Cheers 👍

[@stephenclarke3990]

@@PreparedPathfinder Exactly, I was in a position of having to use it just like that. And all I'm saying is, I got soaked. So due to being wet, I was even colder and then had to dry some clothes off, which under the circumstances I couldn't. Basically my car packed in, right in the middle of no where,Wales, no phone signal, nothing. Minus one outside. It wasn't good mate. So, I was in a real emergency, as I was freezing cold. I agree they are stronger than the normal mylar "blanket" but I think due to the lack of air circulating, it causes lots of condensation. Anyway I enjoyed the video. 😊 👍🏼

[@supertom8552]

Nice kit - just missing water purification 😉 ?

[@robertmiller9142]

A more extensive fire kit would be nice along with a way to sterilize water for drinking and cooking.

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

Beer...that's it! 😊 Cheers

[@PreparedPathfinder]

😂

[@JC-sj2pd]

Great video. You didn’t mention a knife or compass which I’m assuming you keep on your belt but should be part of the conversation.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yep, plus this would be part of a complete belt kit, which I did a video about.

[@brianvannorman1465]

Interesting.