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 ..

[@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!

[@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.

[@bmphil3400]

I like to take a small zip tie and tie it around the lighter head but under the fuel button. This keeps the button from getting depressed in a pack and leaking fuel out. You can cut or use a rock to scrape off the tie if you have no tools.

[@Uhnonuhmous]

Outstanding 👍 AF

[@sandsock]

there was a story maybe 5 years back, i remember reading. a slightly older woman was hiking the AP trail. i think it was the new york section. she was hiking with another party for a segment, then they had to leave after a period and go back to work leaving the original woman to hike by herself for a while. she ended up going missing and not found for a few years. when she was with the other party, she was showing signs of poor decision making , like not being able to remember, which direction she was traveling. the day before or couldn't remember how to use a compass, red in the shed and the next day , she wanted to use white. this was a well used trail and all she had to do was stay on the trail. people that onfirmed this lead up. didn't recogonize the signs of dehydration/exhaustion and confusion.

[@wmluna381]

I believe I saw this on one of those EWU or Missing 411 episodes. If I recall correctly, the woman had a history of getting lost as well. If was dumb on her and her family's part to go through hiking by herself like that. Totally irresponsible as you put other people at risk looking for you. If she was also dehydrated, I am sure that certainly didn't help.

[@alanmanzie9902]

It's a great Video ... very informative. Here is a suggestion, Is it possible for you can put together a video on trapping an animal (for example raccoon or rabbit), skinning the animal, cooking, and eating it. Many of your videos are related to survival gear which is great, but as a suggestion switching things up from survival gear to an actual way of wilderness survival will be cool. Thanks, AL

[@jasongarling20]

Great job man! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Just curious, what state are you located?

[@sdbpost]

Just found the channel and enjoying the content. Useful kit but what about your XXL orange t-shirt? :-)

[@MrSupertim996]

In a pinch, will the GPS unit( fully charged) in my car work( Garmin Nuvo) ? I also carry a cheap ham radio. I know weight adds up.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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_ !

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@thefingerlesscommentator8096]

All cool but you forgot the most important piece of evry survival kit. Toilet paper and baby wipes i definitely not going to clean my precious butt with strange leaf i don't know!

[@Jaden48108]

Have to agree with you on baby wipes. Supple lips aside, stone cold killers need baby wipes.

[@thefingerlesscommentator8096]

@@Jaden48108 It's the basics my friend

[@theprophetez1357]

My self and a friend did that when we were teenagers and both got a rash. The leaves did work though.

[@davehart1027]

Babywipes defo, if your out for a while, it makes the difference

[@davehart1027]

Its not comfortable walking missing a sock, if you know what i mean

[@jasholden9741]

I'd add a vial of eye drops to the med kit.....abraded eyes are hell.

[@kjpierson1152]

Amen to that!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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! 👍🇺🇲

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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".

[@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.

[@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!!

[@timothysalinas37]

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

[@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]

😂🤣

[@SWPG]

If you get lost I'll find you, standing by here in the SW to help out. HOOAH. Have the skills and knowledge before you leave your nest.

[@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!

[@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.

[@thomasnewbery7449]

Care and feeding of batteries... Never store your AAA (especially AAA) , AA, or any other batteries in the device they are going to power... keep them in pill bottles or at least outside the device. Too many battery devices, holders, and contacts are ruined by AAAs or AAs leaking in the device and killing it with corroded battery terminals or worse. Always test 'em before you go out. And taking spares along is MANDATORY!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Pretty well thought out kit, thx for the vid.

[@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!

[@RenThraysk]

Would replace the alkaline batteries with LiFeS2 chemistry ones (Energizer L91/L92) not only do they not leak as bad, they're good stored for a decade, and work better in the cold (-40F) weather.

[@jasholden9741]

Also lighter weight.

[@timhaugen6410]

Thanks. I don't do a lot of cold weather hiking, but I have read that a lot of modern technology can fail in very cold temperatures.

[@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

[@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.

[@Jaybird196]

Y'know, safety goggles might not be so bad an idea. If you're walking through the woods, during twilight hours, it'd be terrible to get a branch in your eye, because you didn't see it.

[@rodneyshiles1270]

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

[@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!!!

[@mrhalfstep]

You mentioned the need for caffeine, but you didn't, and no one else does, mention or recommend caffeine tablets like No-Doz and Vivarin. I don't know personally, so I have agreed to take your advice, for the moment, that tea is better than coffee, for the reasons you profess, but how do the tablets compare in the equation? They are smaller and don't require boiling water to extract the caffeine and seem to me to be a better addition to a kit than tea bags or instant coffee packets. No-Doz washed down with a chicken cube soup just sounds like something to get my morale up and keep me moving. Have you done a video on how to use that protractor? That would be sweet!

[@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.

[@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.

[@maddog2557]

LAND NAV: Ensure your protractor has same scale as your map. Ensure your coordinated system is also the same i.e. MGRS, UTM, USNG, Lat/Long etc.. Check your compass background is the same coordinate system and scales. Set up your GPS units display to match. Same, same=easy peasy

[@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

[@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

[@Incandescentiron]

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

[@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.

[@mikeshimer9912]

Get the bullion cubes without MSG

[@brianskipper5698]

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

[@markstarsky8817]

Just another FYI. Make sure you can operate ALL devices you include in your "Kit" with one hand/arm.

[@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.

[@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.👍🇺🇸

[@evilfluff6634]

Orange is not a good color in the fall tree leaves turn orange. But blue is a good color. So I would get a blue bic and put orange tape.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jaybird196]

Didn't know the bit about fat digestion (and hydration maintenance), as opposed to carbs. Thanks! Btw, I like, your emergency ration pack. Pretty sensible choices. Many don't understand the value of hard candy, tea, sugar, and soup cubes/salt in an Altoids tin*. And, some have a tendency to pooh-pooh them, on the basis of them only being good for morale . They're not there for mere morale-boosting, though. They're there to maintain hydration, brain function, and concentration/focus, in a "high-stress" situation. *Not an Altoids tin vid, I know, but I've a point to make :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@jelkel25]

I would try to get a less popular colour of survey tape these days, I've been in places where it's been used by multiple groups and left tied to the trees. One piece of orange tape looks pretty much the same as the other from a distance. I've tried to get all my brightly coloured stuff in either acid green/yellow or red so I automatically focus on these colours when tired whatever.

[@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 😅😅😅

[@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.

[@TheArkansasBushcrafter]

Idk if something is wrong with your camera or if your jump cutting in the middle of sentences

[@not1just4words]

Dude, what's up? You cut your right thumb in several videos. Why always the right thumb? Love the gorilla tape bandages!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Every 6 months or so I cut my hand; like old faithful!

[@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.

[@robertjohnson668]

I didn't see a canvas needle in there but I'm sure you have one. Great video !

[@jchambers1191]

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

[@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 !

[@m005kennedy]

I didn’t know that fat took less to digest than protein. How about adding some toilet paper? It could double a tinder as well.

[@scottjohndonlan]

Andrew, could you please make a video about reinforcing tarp grommets with duct tape?

[@UnitedRedDevils]

Thanks for another useful vid my friend. You've referenced the solar compass a couple of times now. Being a newby to the more advanced survival gear & tactics, I have no idea how to execute that. Any chance you might make a short tutorial on how to make & utilize this method?

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

It’s definitely coming up! Thanks!

[@williamespinosa9094]

You never disappointment sir!! Thank you

[@dandeutschmann5835]

Pacing beads should also be in your kit

[@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.

[@mygeekdom4414]

After using the press filter, would you pour that water into the metal canteen in order to use the press filter again. Now two containers of water. On beacon locators.I’ve heard one trick is to get HAM radio certified. Then if you have to declare an emergency, make a broadcast which also includes GPS coordinates. When making contact, establish a check in procedure with rescue personnel (ie. 9am noon 3pm). Leave a surveyors tape marker at check in points. The he comment below in info to write on the tape is excellent.

[@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.

[@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.

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

I make my gear highly visible by adding blue. Blue lanyards, blue duct tape, blue everything. Many other colors vanish in my area. Too many red, orange, and yellow leaves.

[@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

[@jameshammond2738]

It is difficult for me to listen to anyone with Pansy Hands. Because I know that they have not put in much 'Dirt Time'. But just looking at your hands, tells me that you have done The Work. I see the scars and the cracked skin. So, you have my attention.

[@dadandlokiinthewoods8806]

You cannot turn off your GPS to your phone. It is always on. It will detect your last known ping off any tower close enough when it goes dead. Aka battery dies. This is why your phone automatically shuts off at 2 percent. Once u use Google maps once, your can no longer turn off gps.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Another excellent video. If you ever run out of information to pass on I will have to resort to watching TV again in my spare time. A lot of people ask where you are located. Except for one time, I believe, you take great pains in not giving out your exact pos. Intentionally, I suspect. It is a need to know thing and we don't need to know. Not trying to be a smart ass, folks. Just saying. However, it is beautiful country. Has everything but an ocean. I digress. Good stuff as always.

[@8626John]

All good stuff, but folks need to be careful with fire. Several devastating wildfires have been started by people attempting to signal rescuers.

[@Patriot-American]

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

[@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.

[@lesstraveledpath]

This is the kinds of kit that should be used in any "basic Survival" or "72 Hour Scenario" kit. A 3 day course covering this kit & a lost hiker scenario would be miles ahead of most beginning survival classes in terms of value. If you plan to spend an "unplanned" night out, then it won't be a big deal. The one area I would beef up is the plan you leave behind. It should include a description of the vehicle, including license plate, and intended parking area. A description of all the people, with recent photos, and any known medical issues. A description of the major gear type & colors (outer layers, backpack, tent, etc) for each person. Emergency contact information. PACE for the route & schedule. PACE for the communication plans. All this should be in a pdf on the phone of the person who will miss you. This will allow them to quickly provide all that information to SAR. All the info YOU would want to have if you had to go find someone who was overdue.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Eat the Trees by Lynda Runyon.

[@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

[@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.

[@Jomespt]

Enjoyed the video very much, I was able to add a few more things to my hiking pack that I didn’t think about. I noticed you pack was somewhat small, can you do a follow up video on how you pack all the items you went over in this video. That would be great and helpful as well. Thank you PJ Colorado