Lost Hiker Wilderness Survival Kit! - A Kit for All Outdoorsmen!

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Thousands of hikers go missing in National Forests every year. Most are rescued within 24 hours. Some hikers survive weeks in the wild while, unfortunately, some never come home. The vast majority of missing hikers end up that way because they get lost. Always be prepared to spend a night or 72 hours, maybe longer, in the wilderness if you find yourself in this situation. To do this, pack a survival kit and know how to use it. Enjoy!
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[@mikebingham7189]

Took a survival class in northern New Mexico years ago. Helicopter pilot said to take a roll of surveyor tape and throw it up through trees like tinsel on a Christmas tree. He said he spotted and rescued a guy that did that. Said that orange tape was flapping in the wind.

[@benewgillian6823]

Or a cheap and light high visibility vest ..

[@michaelschneider6106]

Suggestion: Add a mini permanent marker. If you must move for self rescue use it to write on the surveyors tape. Time & Date of writing. Compass bearing you are intending to follow and intended destination. If rescuers find it they are far more likely to find you knowing this info. Add any other info you think might be helpful. Any injuries, food & water status, etc. (11/30 9:25AM 270W to Brice Mountain lookout) Possible additions "sprain left ankle" no food.

[@daveagar5594]

Awesome advice thankyou.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

The flagging tape works very well as a fire extender.

[@charlestonbrown148]

Great add on information

[@stayfierce1724]

Also to write time of tourniquet

[@stayfierce1724]

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 learned from my grandfather years ago to have 4 or 5 cotton balls saturated with vaseline for a fire starter.

[@raftguy]

Great video. I personally like to carry a tin of sardines or tuna in my hiking/bug out gear. It's fairly light for the significant amount of energy that you get from it, but also it's brain food and when you find yourself in a challenging outdoor situation eating food that helps us think clearly is a good idea. Fatty fish also tends to have anti-inflammatory properties as opposed to the sugar based items which have the opposite effect. If you find yourself needing to come down a mountain your knees can take a pounding, especially if you've been lost and worn out, so the fish really helps. Of course in North America you need to be wary of bears so once the tins are open it's best to consider this and make sure your gear and hands don't smell like fish.

[@Jaybird196]

I apologize, if people have already mentioned this, but glow-sticks should be kept in the original packaging. The chemicals in them are unstable, and light-sensitive. Removal from the packaging, shortens shelf-life.

[@stephenbesch5331]

I like that you wrapped your critical items with yellow tape to make them more visible. I did the same, but found that yellow reflective tape works well both day and night. With even a small headlamp, it makes items visible from 20+ yards away in the dark. Could save a tremendous amount of time you might spend looking for something critical you misplaced on the ground while you're cold/tired/hungry.

[@gregchadwick8428]

Subbed a few days ago after watching this video. Toss in a couple of disposable hand warmers you can put em in your gloves or your boots if you have to spend an unexpected cold nite in the woods. I like how you roll...no long intro, filler or fluff. You get right down to business. I have learned a lot from your videos you're great at showing how it's done. Keep up the good work Ranger!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you! I'll work hard to keep that sub!

[@suecollins3246]

I had one. And it was _reusable_ ! Basically it came as a plastic packet about 2 inches x 2 inches. You soaked it in _boiling_ water for a few minutes until the crystallised gel became liquid. Then you felt for the little metal disk inside and clicked it. The gel would immediately start to crystallize again and become _hot_ ! I worked at one of South Africa's largest tree nursery. One _extremely cold_ winter I was on the 'open' ground, renewing the cultivar labels. The leaves were _ice covered_ . Without that tiny little handwarmer I would have been _miserable_ !

[@backwoodstrails]

This channel actually teaches survival the way it should be taught. Teaching the categories of survival as opposed to simply telling people to carry this or that. By teaching the categories and showing options of what to carry to address each category empowers the viewer much more than simply giving a list of 5 or 10 items to carry in your kit. Excellent video!

[@ImaOkie]

All this gear is really superfluous if you forget one critical thing .. your personal medications like a asthma inhaler , lost a friend , experienced hiker , he somehow forgot his inhaler and no one had a spare . Would also apply to anyone that is a diabetic or have heart issues , you know who you are , insure you carry those meds and inform those in your party of your special needs and where to find your rescue meds ! Do not think for a second it makes you less of a person ! Be safe and God bless

[@gamingshananaghanz9966]

Hey man I know this is an old video, but I just wanted to say this is still the gold standard for practical knowledge in this field and you are criminally underated for the information youre able to impart both expertly and concisely and I hope one day you get the credit you deserve.

[@andrasszabo4019]

I always have tooth floss with me. other than it makes dental hygiene possible in the wilderness it makes an excellent repair line, fishing line, its hypoallergic, biocide, can close wounds with it and then super east to take out the stiches. Its also very cheap and in one little roll you got 50m of it but takes no space at all.

[@JugglesGrenades]

Unwaxed dental floss, makes a good emergency suture material.

[@benewgillian6823]

I take dental floss as well .. Great for making arrows..

[@Jaybird196]

Just make sure, that you use the unflavoured kind. Cinnamon, or mint, flavoring would really hurt, in an emergency surgical context.

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

In my left front pocket I always have a swiss army knife, a roll of dental floss, a Bic lighter and an LED flashlight. Other pocket contents may vary from day to day, but left front always has the basics.

[@trangia12]

One more comment. Super glue does NOT go into a cut. Bring the skin together and then apply the glue to close the wound.

[@Incandescentiron]

Another suggestion: with a piece of aluminum foil, leave impression of your boot in the dash of your car.

[@timothysalinas37]

In that ration pack some honey is a great survival food. Plus it has medicinal properties.

[@vincelorino4394]

getting " techy" i'd say grab one of those battery/solar/hand-crank flashlight/radios. at worst , you get the psychological effects of " hearing people/music" which'll help you remain calm/relaxed. going old-school , i'd say 20 feet of paracord and a handful of nails to add to the shelter kit. they also have " electrolyte mixes" you can add to the rations ; extra hydration on a rough/hot day can be a game-changer. AND A HAT!

[@grantgibson480]

-A bag to collect tinder along the way can be good if the weather is coming & going. -i figure if a vehicle craps out, one becomes a hiker. Desert, tropical rainforest , coastline here. spare shorts & shoes have proved useful more than once

[@feelingcreative7649]

My job takes me and my son all around the U.S., allowing us the privilege of camping/hiking everywhere we go. We have assembled our kits mostly by trial and error but we just started using your videos to make our packs more functional and lightweight. We got lost in the desert of Arizona once. Our emergency pack had everything we needed to find our way back to safety. Thank you for your service to our beautiful United States of America and helping us to stay safe while in the wilderness. New Sub!!

[@sams568]

My suggestion is when using flagging tape to mark your trail to write your first name on the tape. If your lost, when they spot the tape it verifies who they are searching for.

[@tomcatt998]

Good point

[@KirstenBayes]

Name and date, ideally, with a length placed with a map on the dashboard of your car at the trailhead.

[@skibbydogg]

Also put the direction you are heading or something like "over the ridge" or "heading down stream."

[@wmluna381]

@@KirstenBayes The dashboard piece seems like a small detail, but really huge if you really do get lost. Thx for the suggestion.

[@davidgomez5116]

Good ideas

[@guiserpa6761]

Excellent video. It should be mandatory to be watched at schools, and repeatedly shown at TV, to see if it gets into people’s minds. I am a Medical Doctor, and mountain climber, made a reasonable amount of search&rescue in my life. Soooo many lives would be saved, so much suffering could be avoided, if people has access to (and some training, of course) your proposed survival pack. Allow me 2 suggestions, from an “each ounce counts” climber’s perspective. 1) your pack has 3 small blades (Knife, Swiss army, Multi-tool), very nice to have redundancy, but I would change the knife to a way bigger/heavier one, to manage bigger wood branches (or even as last resource, to repeal wild animals attacks). If not a bigger knife, I just love small digging tools. There are so many interesting small shovels nowadays, that can also act as small machetes/saw blades, at the same time they allow to dig a trench/shelter/igloo. Some are as small as gardening tools, foldable. 2) also nice to have a regular butane lighter, but specially if you are taking 2 of them, one I would suggest to be an arc-plasma lighter. Very weather proof, and some models even have a built-in flashlight. Extremely convenient, having both “light and fire”, at the same compact item. And, again, excellent video, congratulations.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

A very large percentage of these lost people make a few major mistakes. 1. Assuming their phone works everywhere. 2. Not telling anyone where they're going. 3. Not sticking to their path/plan. Reminder : Phones work everywhere as a GPS device, IF you download the area map to them before you go. BUT, using your phone for GPS will run it flat fast. Have a backup USB battery !

[@fakenews7266]

I always carry a few unlubricated condoms with some water purification tablets taped to the pack it comes in , condoms can be used for many things like keeping electronics , matches , bullets dry , carrying water , you can put a few liters of water in a condom and use a sock around it for added protection from popping in an emergency

[@p.k.carlson6646]

The corporal sent me to check out your channel. This was a very thorough description for a hikers survival kit. Keep up the good work!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi mate, great video, if only people going into the wild would carry this kit, and follow your advice, they would be in alot better position if the chips were down, if I may could I suggest items for your kit, that I have found useful, firstly I have a dedicated working scraper fastened to my ferro rod on a long enough paracord to be able to use them, that way if your hands are cold the last thing you need is a cut from trying to use a knife to scrape, also something to sharpen your knife ,like a DC4, or pocket stone, also needles and thread for repairs would be handy, just my two cents, from an old guy who's been round the block a few times, not trying to take away from you mate, because I think your videos are excellent. Stay safe. Best wishes to you and your's, Stuart.uk

[@alimfuzzy]

Ancient Greeks used to use signalling mirrors.

[@henrydaubresse9652]

Yet another suggestion: buy a package of Leggs Knee High hose (10pr=20 for $6), slip 3-4-5 over the outer shell of your GeoPress. Insert one into the outer shell with the top lapped over the outside a bit, then dip up the water you are going to purify. This will filter out tiny particles of dirt, leaves, etc. and keep your filter clear longer. They are reusable and they also cut down on rattling if you carry your Geopress inside a cup. They also make good carrier bags for ziplock or twist top plastic bags of water.

[@ARCENAULT]

Also works for chiggers

[@MM-iy9xu]

This is such an IMPORTANT video that everyone entering a National Park should see it! Thank you! Always exceptional advice!

[@jannah4288]

This video, and the kit, are also great for many other situations, like the recent VA highway winter pileup. So many people did not have even snacks or water in their vehicles.

[@coopergaffney2012]

I always have two 1Gallon zip loc bags for when I tuck away kind of far from water. Super handy especially if you want to just wash your hands but don't want to use out of your bottle. Then just fold em up and tuck them in your nested cups. Can even make a pine needle pillow out of it 😉

[@timhaugen6410]

Add one of those reusable paper towels(Sham-WOW knock offs). Makes collecting water from damp grass way more efficient than the old Army Ranger trick of dabbing it up with a little piece of sponge.

[@coopergaffney2012]

That's a good idea 💡

[@donaldstrader7241]

@@timhaugen6410 Truly an super absorbent cloth/sponge type item a multi-use item. I've used a microfiber cloth to clean my glasses, and twice at least to dry an area we needed to sit or lay. Never needed it to absorb water from surfaces or crevices and hope I never do, but always useful. Also useful to dry oneself if necessary.

[@propertyquickclose5356]

Great video! I learned that if you tape your zip lock bags with 100 mph tape they are very strong and will remain water proof!

[@brittburton3264]

I used to have a girlfriend that liked walking in the woods. Invariably, every time a deer trail or rabbit trail crossed the human path, she would turn down it. She never listened to reason and never understood that the path she was now on was a deer trail or rabbit track… until, also invariably, 30-40 minutes later, she’d turn around and look at me and admit to being lost. We couldn’t simply back azimuth our way out, because she would never admit to being lost until she had already walked another 15-20 minutes… At this point, no matter what, she considered it 100% my job to save her. Having a little bit of kit in your pockets, and your head on straight is the best thing you can do in these situations. Once I knew who I was dealing with, I always made sure to never leave home without at least a compass and I’d ensure that if we walked in the woods, I had at least memorized that trail map, prior to going into the woods and terrain associated it, mentally. We are broken up for the last 15 years now, and I hope she’s sticking to trails she already knows!

[@wmluna381]

She's probably dead now. What a doofus.

[@jayjones6904]

Much respect brother my half brother was third herd of 173d nov 65 to almost 68 till got rolled over was hundred per cent till his passing couple yrs ago God bless you and God bless America

[@basstib.9343]

Came across your channel two weeks ago. Your videos are amazing! Great content, no nonsense, straight to the point. I like your editing as well. Keep up the good work, Sir! Sincere greetings from a former E-7 of the German Army!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you!

[@m1zatm1zat46]

I love that you are showing brightly colored items such as the fire components in case you drop on the ground. Always keep items separate from each other in case you lose your bag, pouch, etc you have backup. Thanks for the video!

[@reggieneel4079]

I think the idea for putting Life Savers in your emergency survival kit is a must. Seeing as how they are life savers and all 😅😅😅

[@dennishein2812]

Turn around once in a while and check your back trail so it looks familiar. Tea goes through some of us much worse than coffee.

[@susanmaguire]

Tea makes us pee.

[@hydyho6305]

You always sound out of breath which somehow makes ME feel out of breath. 😂 You have quickly become my favorite channel. Keep up the great work! 👍🇺🇲

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

An empty cartridge case makes an excellent field expedient whistle.

[@wmluna381]

Any cartridge or does a particular size or sizes work best?

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@wmluna381 Something big enough to hold without it disappearing in your fingers. 5.56 works pretty well, as do most centerfire rifle cases.

[@wmluna381]

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 Thank you for taking the time to answer my question and sharing those details! ☺

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@wmluna381 You're welcome.

[@John-jj1cc]

You are a very good instructor, well spoken and knowledgeable. Thank you for making these videos . I have been enjoying the outdoors since my childhood, I’ve learned a lot of my skills in Boy Scouts and continued to build on them, but you always seem to point out something I didn’t know.

[@michaelhernandez410]

After hearing the wind at the beginning of the video, may I suggest Firebird brand cigar lighters. They have a blue flame that is difficult to extinguish, even in moderate wind, unlike a bic lighter, which will extinguish in the slightest breeze. Ronson also makes a butane blue flame lighter, and there used to be a brand called Solder-it, not much bigger than a bic. I started using these in the mountains of west Texas with good results.

[@rodneyshiles1270]

Great video, 1added item would be clear plastic painters drop cloth for a super shelter,with low added weight for better warmth

[@acadiadrive8687]

Hey Ranger, Thank you for your service and this fine video. As a heads up a Mt Sinai video doc said cracked dry fingers like the one you gave on your left thumb-can/should be treated with simple “crazy glue” as it will encapsulate the wound until it heals and prevent any infection. Solves elephant with a splinter in toe problem-not akin to battle glue dressings, but …and it’s flammable. Best, Den

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

Had to watch this again. Just to pass along an idea 💡 to you. your orange emergency blanket with the reflective side and a led version of the trusty military L flashlight with the pulse switch on it can be used to signal by putting the blanket in a tied vertical position like a movie screen with the reflective side facing the direction you want using one of the colored lens filters on the light that will stand out. Standing back from the blanket .pulse the flashlight. This works really well. You can use anylef that is high lumens. You can never have too much power. What do you expect ? I'm Cajun! Rangers clear the way. Ps. 10 k lumens you better have sunglasses 😎 Charles

[@Strokesurvivor50]

Finnaly someone besides me that uses surveyors tape as a trail marker. Always use it as a way point marker when I step off trail to explore or take care of business . If I miss a check in family knows where to start looking. Always leave your plan behind

[@nilsschenkel7149]

Liquorice or ginger candies would help at least a bit if you feel sick... And maybe add a Immodium or two to the med kit, in case its difficult to suddenly adapt to a high fat and sketchy water diet.

[@danielhickey9903]

yer the immodium is a must

[@d.kennedy7627]

Watch licorice if you have high blood pressure ... could raise it more.

[@denisbelair8988]

I always carry some baking soda if you get upset stomach half a tea spoon in two cups of water and as much has possible during the day

[@cindyjean3208]

Thank you so much... I have been waiting for this!!! I took notes... got a great list... only have a couple items left to buy... Plan on putting survival backpacks in my truck and my car... What a blessing you are to me... I am still struggling with using your navigation supplies. I am also learning from your viewers’ comments... I love this site... your smile and your confident yet calming voice... Looking forward to your next video

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

It makes my day when other viewers impart their knowledge freely in the comments. I really enjoy the community in the comments!!! Keep working hard!!!

[@threiken]

Good job, I used to mark all my climbing gear with color coded electrical tape for ID. I need to get back in the habit of marking gear with bright tags to keep track. Maybe a different bright color for each kiddo and their gear to help them square away their outdoor stuff and keep track of it.

[@Aikibiker1]

One thing I add for signaling is a handheld radio that can use FRS/GMRS frequencies. I have a Baofang that has two FRS channels programmed into it. You cannot use that set up normally for communication, but in an emergency it is legal. The extra power from the Baofang will help me contact rescuers. The reason I chose FRS is that if rescuers are looking for me, then they can get a set of radios at walmart that they can use for communication. Most EMS are not ham radio guys or very familiar with or have access to anything beyond their issue police radios which most people will not have access to. And while FRS blisterpack radios have limited range, if the local EMS have one in a helicopter, it should transmit pretty far. I leave a comms plan (frequency and windows for comms checks if I am gone a long time to save battery) clearly visible in the window of my vehicle at the trailhead as well as a copy with a trusted friend that know when I will be back and to call authorities if I do not show up.

[@irfanahmed9112]

U have besutifull smile my younger bro.Always smile.Lots of people feel ecstacy when u smile

[@susanp.collins7834]

Andrew, about three yearz ago I had to jump into a very deep river to rescue a baby bird. (I'm a birdwatcher/photographer)Unfortunately the area was fairly populated and I didn't want to take it off. I carry it on a chest harness. The water was ALMOST up to my chest and what was under my feet was weed-slippery rock. Mission accomplished, I scooted straight off to the nearest place that sold children's toys and I bought a small swim ring. I keep a small supermarket bag with it so if I EVER have to go into water and keep things dry J have a little float inside a bag and I can put things on it that I don't want to get wet. It will float an entire pack. And it takes up VERY little space in my bag. And I ALWAYS carry a bag because it has stuff I use for my photography. And while we are abiut it my walking stick is a 1.5m long steel curtain pole - hollow inside. A ferrule on each end and it would store a LOT of stuff like cordage and tightly wrapped garbage bags. Use it as a fishing pole. A weapon.

[@robbabcock_]

Great stuff! Just a couple of observations, though. Few people are located on land via PLBs but that's because few people have them. A better statistic would be "what percentage of PLB uses resulted in rescue"- you'd see that number if very high! I'd also point out that a lot of the folks not rescued within 72 hours died in falls or drowning the first day. But as you say as long as you're still alive you should be fighting to survive and be rescued! Everyone that visits the wilderness should have a similar kit and really everyone with a car, truck or SUV should have a good kit in the vehicle. Thanks for another great video.👍🇺🇸

[@KT_survival]

I don't know what is "that thing" in your vids, which makes me watching them again and again. You may laugh Andrew, but they simply make me feel better.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I appreciate it, I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@SurvivalistChick]

Excellent. Knowledgeable and concise. I love that you get straight to it without all the extra and irrelevant chit-chat. Military-serious with funny comments and edits, though.

[@backrowbrighton]

I was starting to fret towards the end. Where were the cutting tools? Then came my own holy outdoor trinity of Mora, SAK and Leatherman and I breathed a big sigh of relief. Great video!

[@DanSlotea]

A true lost hiker kit for normal people. I'm tired of all the lost marine in Fallujah kits I keep seeing on youtube.

[@williamespinosa9094]

You never disappointment sir!! Thank you

[@steviecollins4333]

I think you have the best videos on KZbin in this subject matter if im ever lost i hope your the one that comes looking for me

[@steveskaggs2400]

No, thank you! Top notch attention to details 👍 Thank you for your service brother

[@johnbrett9929]

Liked the First Aid break down especially . A lot of work went into this free instruction. Thank you.

[@williammccaslin8527]

Pretty well thought out kit, thx for the vid.

[@kenberry1850]

I’m glad someone added TP below. A #2 kit (TP, wipes, & poop bags) tucked in a bag right into a cargo pocket. Close at hand.

[@fu3zy]

for any paracord use, you can buy paracord in safety yellow or blaze orange that come with reflective threads woven in to make that much more noticeable

[@remfj40]

If you have the knowledge and tools of a "robust" navigation kit, your not likely to get lost in the first place. Great information, thank you for what you do.

[@Hammer-509]

Have you thought about adding a road flare, or flares, they will light even the wettest wood on fire, I usually keep 3, double ziplocked with duck tape, and Ranger bands for good measure, wrapped around them, helps seal the bags, and gives extra fire starter for later

[@jasholden9741]

Beats the hell out of the "10 Essentials" list that has been around almost 100 years. Their list is great but it needed to cross breed with the "10 Cs of Survivability".

[@gsdfan8455]

I’ve always just wandered around the mountains wherever I live. A good topo map was all I ever carried. Thanks for showing some of the stuff I should carry, just in case.

[@billieb3485]

blue surveyor's tape stands out well year-round, but especially in Fall

[@jasonwheeler2209]

Flo orange and flo pink do as well, what we use a lot

[@cruiser122s.d.8]

That is an awesome kit!!! I have a system for either hiking/camping or my emergency go system. I have a pocket survival kit in my pocket, a survival necklace, a survival belt, a fishing vest, and my backpack. That way the items I need right away are within easy reach, the weight is distributed, and I can carry extra stuff for my family. Having a special needs kid, and a senior mom this system works for me. In my pack I have a battery power bank, extra cords, a solar panel, a solar panel, usb/rechargeable batteries, a solar battery charger, and a USB flashlight in my power kit. I also have a food procurement kit with a slingshot, extra bands, slingshot ammo, spear heads, mouse traps, fishing kit, snare wire, etc. God bless & thank you for your service!!!

[@Fido-vm9zi]

What solar charger do you have, and does it really work?

[@jtommygun]

maybe I will add: safety pins, needles and thread for clothes repair, versatile little things: clips, dental floos, plastic bags, for exposure: space blanket, sun block, hat (for your climate, sunny, snowy, rainy, etc.). All very small, light and cheap.

[@johndavis1625]

One item that I keep in my packs is a Cadaver Bag. I know it sounds morbid, but I was turned onto doing this by a former infantry that had reclassified to intelligence when I was enlisted. They are waterproof, add a poncho liner and you have a great sleeping bag down to the low 20s. Add a reflective blanket to the poncho liner and you are good to -15F.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Are we even real grunts if we haven’t used a body bag to sleep in?! 🛌

[@keithcronk7980]

I HAVE 2 EACH THAT I PACK OUT WITH BROTHER

[@canecorsodude1224]

Thanks for your videos man, I always learn something new and informative. I'm an outdoorsman, so this is very useful. God bless from Germany

[@450Xer]

Your teaching format make it easy to learn and apply. Thanks I appreciate your skills and knowledge.

[@JohnnyT161]

As for cell phones in an emergency situation. If the power is failing, change your voicemail message to include a SOS message that gives some direction of where to find you as well as any direction you may be traveling to effect self rescue. Or possibly any injuries you may have sustained. The voicemail will continue to work even if your battery has depleted.

[@craigmooring2091]

The problem with the 'like' button is you can only hit it once that counts. I'm watching it again a year later, and I like it even more.

[@samaritan0053]

Great video Andrew. I love the SERE videos.... But lost hiker Is more of the reality for me. I have a lot of city friends that love the outdoors. I make 1st aid kits like yours as presents. Still hoping one of these days you'll take some of us out for the weekend class.

[@johnjackaman2040]

Hi Andrew. As always another great video. So many people talk about melting snow for drinking water. But you don`t have to. When we were in the Arctic we used a Nalgene bottle on some paracord and hung it around our necks under our jackets. Have a drink and dump a handful of snow into the bottle before moving on. John J

[@leesonoutdoors]

Heres something not alot of people think about an emergency fire blanket a lot of uses but a life saver if you are traped or caught off guard by a forest fire. Food for thought especially after the 2021 fire season. I did 6 weeks in the back country this year and had two in my truck while overlanding and always had one in my hiking bag.... It all falls to planning

[@donaldgerig9515]

Good video Andrew. When hikng, hunting, fishing and backpacking, I also carry a Garmin InReach Explorer satellite communicator (mine is actually its predecesor - the Delorme version). We often don't have cell reception where we go. This device allows for two-way text communication without cell reception as well as GPS funtionallity and, of course, an SOS button that would connect you to search and rescue folks. It has come in very handy many times communicating with a brother (who also has one) when trying to link up in the mountains when travelling to possible camp sites from different locations. It, of course, also allows for communication with home (and others) from remote locations.

[@skibbydogg]

I just don't understand went people will spend hundreds of dollars on their equipment and skip on a PLB.

[@truepatriot2404]

Nice vid. Glad to see a common sense approach to a potentially real situation. Too many people take being found for granted. I carry almost the exact same kit. Every time I leave the pavement it goes. Mine includes, 1 orange smoke signal, and 2 handheld red flares. (Type sold for boating) They do add a little weight and use some space. But, they're reliable and effective.

[@tleechapman6991]

If a person plans that well as your 1st part of this video. They are probably to smart to get lost. But it’s a excellent video to get a person head in the game, thank you. Might add or replace the shelter setup with a tarp/hammock system in woodland 3 season trips.

[@jannah4288]

And sometimes it's not about getting lost, but maybe hurt. I remember watching a survival story about a woman hiker, she had gotten badly hurt, broken leg in a fall I think it was, and was able to keep herself alive because of her preparedness. It is very important to have knowledge to, and the will to survive. She still suffered terribly tho of course, but was found.

[@grimbo73]

great video as always. two things that could be added, and almost no weight as well. a small Sharpie to write down the time in case you need to use the tourniquet for yourself or someone else. and a cheap rain poncho...but i suppose the clear garbage bag could work for that. And can't hurt to have a couple carabiners attached to your bag.

[@ecorey45]

You know i dont remember subscribingng to you but i really glad drunk me did because this is great

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Party on! Thank you! I’ll work hard to keep that sub!

[@cindyjean3208]

😂🤣

[@ImJasonForever]

The bouillon cubes are great if you find yourself feeling sick with a flu or cold, mostly just for psychological comfort, but they will atleast help you get through a mild sickness.

[@seth9577]

But how? Bullion cubes are not healthy

[@ImJasonForever]

@@seth9577 Like drinking a bowl of soup, you may not get the nutritional value, but you can atleast get the mental comfort from it when you’re sick.

[@MrSupertim996]

I got a couple packs of emergenC mispelled for boost or feeling under the weather

[@timhaugen6410]

@@ImJasonForever Yeah. I'm a Lipton Cup-o-Soup man, myself. Got a couple packets of Swiss Miss, too.

[@overthehill9415]

Gives extra sodium. If you're sick, probably have fever and sweating.

[@williamriley5903]

A great reminder of Two is One..........for all categories.

[@shannonbarattini5772]

excellent information. short and to the point. one point that all these you tube shorts fail to mention. Is CUT RESISTANT GLOVES. Every survival kit should have one pair of them.

[@jordanmariam8984]

Always remember Two is One and One is none.

[@aprilk141]

While it sounds like toilet paper math (12=24), it is in fact useful and accurate.

[@Patriot-American]

Great content and highly useful information. Glad you mentioned the hi viz surveyor tape ... Stay Frosty ... 👍

[@JH-6]

Nice. Well thought out and organized video. A good guide for the ignorant as well as a refresher for the interested.

[@jchambers1191]

Very well done, sir! One of the very best and informative videos on wilderness preparedness. Concise with no fluff!

[@davem.2191]

Suggestion: Gloves, and feet care kit. If you mess up your hands or feet while your lost in the wilderness, .. you're pretty much screwed.

[@wmluna381]

No one has really addressed feet care, maintenance, fixes, and 1st aid in a dedicated way. Feet are huge in unexpected survival situations. I get the extra socks for sure, been there done that, but what would be best for blisters. Yeah, you hear about duct tape and moleskin, but which is better in real life. How long could you potentially be laid out by bad blisters? Would it be worth cutting out / off the areas that are causing hot spots? Is it better for blisters to be aired out or covered? Best, most easily found forage medicinals that can be found to use as a healing dressing? How long can a sprained ankle hold you up so you can plan on hunkering down before you can safely get moving again? Or should, by that point, focus on being found by putting your efforts into signaling? What if you inadvertently lost a shoe? How would you protect your feet? I have seen how that's sorta done in the cold with dry grass and wrapping that bigger Middle Eastern head kerchief thing around your feet, but what about in warmer weather? What's more ideal? Yeah, would definitely like to see this explored more.

[@jonathanhughes8670]

Those stats really help put the situation into perspective! This is a great run down of the kit you need and why you need. There are a lot of cool kits reviews and 'what I carry' videos but your explanations are great. Simple and clear.

[@brianskipper5698]

Corporal said to help you out with the algorithm already a subscriber and another great video

[@alangrossheim2582]

Thank you! I've been searching KZbin for someone to explain the lost hiker scenario. I think it is one of the most often used, and needed survival lessons. Too often people go hiking, and camping without being prepared.

[@pavelperina7629]

It's always better not getting lost at the first place. Being lost is already result of poor preparation.

[@richardshawver7264]

Add a 9 X 12 painters drop cloth to your shelter kit. Sure it is not robust. It weights next to nothing. It can turn your lean-to into a super shelter.

[@davesauter8374]

You never disappoint! Practical and purposeful!

[@timhaugen6410]

Navigation is the most interesting part of this video, "Lost" Hiker Wilderness Survival Kit. It reminded me of a joke from an old movie. A guy asks, "Do you know why a compass has a mirror?". The other guy says, "No, why?". The first guy says, "So you can see who is lost". Really take the time to learn and understand navigation(even "Shadow Sticks"). You don't have to be "LOST". You can lose track of time and stay a night or be pinned down by sudden bad weather. Knowing where you are can be comforting.

[@ConnieShearer-m1v]

I do believe this is your best video yet! And the bouillon, as well as other soup mixes, such as Lipton onion soup mix, can make hunted or gathered food, such as greens or squirrel meat, more palatable.

[@luvhambo]

Great vid. In addition to the toiletry suggestions below, I'd suggest adding a small bottle of alcohol hand cleanser. Sanitation saves lives; it also starts fire nicely. Keep up the great work!

[@DaibheadSeamas]

Hey just wanted to leave a quick comment about something I noticed you do. After filtering your water, as you mentioned treating it, you tightened the lid of your bottle and then shook the bottle. When you treat your water, you actually want to do it the other way around: shake it, then tighten the lid. Better chance of cleaning any residual water on the mouth of the bottle and in the threads of the lid. Also I would add two-four activated charcoal pills to your medical kit. In case of diarrhea (which can be a killer in a survival situation), a couple pills will stop you up and absorb the toxins in your gut that are causing the diarrhea. In case of a wound that won’t stop bleeding, you can open one up and dump the powder on the wound and it’ll work as a disinfecting coagulant. Word of warning about that, though: it may leave a blue scar. Anyway, loved the video. Thanks for sharing!

[@suecollins3246]

David, what also works as a stool stabiliser is powdered Nutmeg. I was at a party a few years ago and I don't know what I ate but the following morning I had the world's worst diarrhea. My next door neighbour told me to swallow a teaspoon of powdered Nutmeg. Worked like a charm.

[@DaibheadSeamas]

@@suecollins3246 That’s really cool! I’ll give that a try the next time I have need of something. The advantage of activated charcoal in the wilderness is you can get it in capsules (which is easier to carry in a first aid/medical kit) or-if you’re desperate-get it from a campfire. But if you’re at home when the floods come…nutmeg is probably way easier to find readily available.

[@chrismackay8314]

Thanks for sharing. A light machete is good - a 12" blade tramontina is < lb. And or a light folding saw like the Gerber.

[@davida1679]

I’m glad you added the surveyors tape but disappointed that you didn’t go into more detail of its uses. If used correctly as a way to mark where you are and where you’ve been, it can be one of the best tools in your bag. Many people who get lost are usually very close to the trail they were traveling on. That tape is an easy way to get back to the trail and on your way.

[@quimblyjones9767]

Excellent teacher, you explain what things are, don't ramble and you know what you are talking about. Glad I subbed

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thanks! I'll work hard to keep that sub!

[@jeffreyhill3960]

You spoke of hard candies. I recommend bit o honey because the wrapper is waxed paper, fire tender. There ya goAlso they are easy to use for bait for traps. There ya go!