Military Winter Survival Kit and Skills!

Winter Survival Skills ONLY the Military Know!
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100mph Tape:
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L-Shape Flashlight:
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Canteen Cup:
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[@joshuaconklin4885]

For those who don't know, the wrench style opening in the head of the Spax is designed to open fire hydrants, making it a great survival tool to have in urban settings as well 🤙

[@truck3696]

Sillcock key is also a very good tool for similar reasons.

[@ScottyD0578]

Spanner wrench and Axe = Spax lol.

[@whereswaldo5740]

It has a slot to turn on or off natural gas valves.

[@DMZwerg]

@@ScottyD0578 odd, I would think shovel-pick-axe = Spax, but then again I am an American so we don't always use English words to indicate various items ;)

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👋👍❤️🌲

[@smartjbrfd]

Please post your school information please. Would like to come out

[@benterwellen]

Good stuff here takes me back to the 70’s-90’s, it is great to see the old stand by survival tips being used, you do a fantastic job putting it all together, one observation after all of these years c-rats and more era, yes we had the p38’s with the CRATs, and the same lousy matches forever, always wondered why they never upgraded to better matches, a mini bic, or the wheel and flint spark lighters, maybe not in every pack but several in each box of the mre’s, just for all of us that like fire….

[@eireanneruss9325]

Frozen CRATS meant we were having the most fun ever…just ask Top.

[@keithcronk7980]

@@eireanneruss9325 got that right

[@Curtislow2]

Now as soon as Corporal posts, my day will be started off well.

[@dmtnw4480]

When we were kids we saved all bread bags(plastic bags) and we put them on our feet before we put boots on his extra warmth sometimes we put 2 bags on each foot so we could stay outside longer

[@dannyh9010]

Haha! We did that, too!

[@judiehavard4903]

Or old newspaper lining the bottoms!!😊

[@lowieapitz8575]

Gonna do the watching, commenting and liking back home. I am always riveted when a new video of yours is out.

[@douglasmckee4982]

Thanks Andrew !! That really rocked !! Old school with new school information that will go into my kit. The snow shoes are ablast from the past, artic & mountain warfare school at Ft Wainwright Alaska in 1981..

[@davidjacobs828]

There are many survival instructors on yt major. Many demonstrate similar skills to you . However ,they all do yt full time .All your fans are fully aware of the fact that you're an active service ,special forces operations officer and you manage to pack all these excellent videos into a very limited time window. This feat truly separates you from the rest . We all appreciate your efforts . 😎👍

[@blzahz7633]

This channel is pure gold.

[@dannyh9010]

Awesome wooden snow shades!

[@maryspeight2840]

Best part of Sunday "fun in the outdoors " along with an "improvised " snack ! Beats Micky Dee's anytime . RLTW 😁 Guy Speight

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Great to see another video Andrew, I look forward to them all. Keep em coming bud. Stay safe and be well, Strength and Honor...

[@arctodussimus6198]

I went through the USMC Mountain Warfare School in Bridgeport CA in 1979. We did a little bit of winter survival training. I learned more winter survival techniques from this video than I did during the MWS training. The mosquito head net for snow melting is genius! Always wanted to make a Swedish torch... you’ve inspired me now... I don’t have a spax, but I have a TOPS Wolf pAX 2.Which should work okay. Thanks for the inspiration. 👍🏻👍🏻 Semper Fi Ranger

[@jeffhowell3310]

A lot of people don't know about or understand magnesium as a fire source; you might explain why next time. I know on the ships that if we had magnesium fires, it got jettisoned overboard and watch it burn under warter. Excellent fire source and hot, too. I've never seen the shovelaxe tool before, very interesting.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Can't be put out. AFFF, PKP, water, CO2; nothing puts it out. It burns until completely consumed.

[@jeffhowell3310]

@James Crowe that is true

[@Hoppesno9er]

Out in the woods watching Ranger, fooling with my new alcohol stove and hanking my cordage. Another great day!

[@RickBelt]

20:43 Radioactive meal.... only for survivals! 👍😂

[@rythmicwarrior]

Very cool. We got about 8" here in my neck of the woods with temps down to -10f with wind chill. Unfortunately, it's melting away already but was fun while it lasted!

[@billg7101]

👍 Long Live the Republic 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@adrianzara3852]

This is the real survival channel... solid knowledge, common sense, useful tips Thank you Sir, i really enjoy every video! Greetings from Argentina

[@dangudgeon3833]

Another great video! Thankyou. I do miss your videos in Colorado, my back yard. I am fascinated with the "mil spec" issued gear and how some of it has evolved. I have heard stories from friends of some interesting mods or improvisations while working in harms way. The other uses for C-4(heating meals) and airway securing with a large safety pin, just to recall two. Could you share any unorthodox/non-regulation experiences in a future video? Thanks again

[@michaellee6167]

Great tips....used them when I was a 19delta with the 82nd....great video....freedom for all people..

[@halfbreedchuck3311]

Thanks for sharing Andrew

[@chrismoore600]

Oh snap MRE cooking recipes. It takes me back. 😝

[@JH-6]

Love the recipes, keep 'em coming. I haven't seen anyone creating a Yupik snow google in a long while, basic Boy Scout 101. Great device when you face snow blindness when you don't have sunglasses. Thanks for sharing.

[@twalk6164]

I had to make one of these once in the seventies, was nearly snow blind. Worked great, could not have continued without. The cardboard/tape/paracord method looks perfect, since carving one took a while.

[@donaldstrader7241]

If you have a Mylar sheet as shown, or scrounge a downed helium balloon from some far away party, you can also use that as an improvised snow goggle. Not sure how good the vision would be or which would be preferred, but another potential technique/source is always good. I have tried it and recall I could see through it, but it has been so long I don't recall how badly it degraded one's vision. Might be a quick fix though in the middle of a snow field with limited equipment. Andrew, a great video as always.

[@user-sv8gp9rs8z]

Thank you !

[@mehmetkupeli8611]

Thank you! For covering the essentials!

[@Jaden48108]

Good to know (I think) . . . creating a "Ghostbuster's Slime" for nourishment. It's my observation Rangers are naturally possessed with the imperative to avoid appetite fatique.

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you

[@twalk6164]

A ton of great, solid ideas here. Three suggestions: 1)cut off a portion of the spike on the Spax to make it safer, and 2)make a fire on the bed ground first, then scrape coals off before putting down pine boughs, and 3) a Dakota fire hole will heat the shelter, and heated rocks can be coaxed under the pine boughs for night warmth. Great vid.

[@digital-sanctuary]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@irvingernie]

Andrew, thanks for the winter survival video you provided. This video reminded me so much of the time I was stationed at Ft Wainwright, Alaska before I went to Ranger school. All new incoming soldier's had to go through 8 hours of fledgling training in how to survive in a winter environment in order to survive mother natures hostile environment. Keep up the great work, Rangers lead the way, hoo-aah!

[@Misanti888]

Love how you consider multi functionality and improvisation of whatever possible resource available, sir. More of these pls. Stay safe...🙏✌️

[@chrismoore600]

Outstanding job Major you rock.

[@luisjennings6319]

Awesome video. Took me back to my Scout PLT days in Alaska during the 90's... You and Corporal's Corner make great relevant bushcraft videos.

[@timog4694]

gangster AF! you can tell the difference with a military vet. some of the best survival content on youtube

[@charlesborum3910]

This is a great video, it took me back when I was in the Infantry in Panama for 2 and a half years training gorilla warfare and survival training. great video we can always continue to learn a lot from other Brothers and sisters in the military from their experiences and training thank you brother.

[@keithcronk7980]

That was a great COURSE DARN SHAME THEY don't have it no more

[@davidcarothers3311]

@@keithcronk7980 I attended the "Jungle Expert " School at Ft. Sherman in March of 1975. An interesting course!! As the platoon medic I always got to "bed" well after dark, so I had No Light to put up my hammock!! Slept on the jungle floor. Lol...

[@jennyriede5372]

Thanks

[@burner-thehippo5945]

Brings back old memories from when I was in the service

[@keithcronk7980]

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY SIR. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🔥🔥👊👊

[@kingsclownvideos]

Very helpful. Thank You.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

another good recipe is MRE brownies. mix 2 of the cocoa powders, 1 coffee powder, 1 creamer, and half a packet of sugar in your canteen cup, with just barely enough water to make it thick batter texture. cook it over a fire, or trioxane tab until you can drop your mess kit fork in and pull it out mostly clean. then let it cool for about 5-10 minutes, and you have brownies.

[@RVingwithG]

10:04 the correct way to use a fire starter Rod ... YOU PULL IT ! ! ! Thank you so much.

[@randyevartsjr4729]

I love my military snow shoes! Plenty of snow here in Maine. Just used mine yesterday. Great video again. Always learn something from you. Thanks again. C U next Sunday.

[@johnnybushman651]

Thanks Sir, for a very outstanding class . I been hunting for 49 years and not one time did I ever thought about deodorant on my feed to cut down on wet feet, socks and boots , now I know thanks to you . Doing good on these videos, really enjoyed and I been going to all the old ones and watching them also. I recommend very one to start at the bottom of the video list and start watching , some really good stuff to learn , especially ( Poop in the woods) when you said , there’s a special place for these people , I lost it, never have I ever laughed so hard in my life . Be safe out there !

[@daniele.f.2963]

This old career vet always appreciate your lessons.

[@alabamaman1]

Always provide great info. Thank you

[@paulpham1367]

thanks God bless you and your family

[@thomasvosburg6926]

"Outstanding" knowledge being the key factor

[@noptsdwn]

Well done Andrew. Always one more thing a person can do to smooth it!!

[@glynnellis5050]

Very good, thankyou Andrew.

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Excellent lesson today Andrew. Love the spax. A multi-tool with no moving parts. I appreciate and respect what you do for us. Sharing knowledge keeps us together and moving forward. This is what leadership is all about, imho. Thank you.

[@andrewwegehaupt8790]

Learning a lot thanks

[@glennfyfe1357]

Nice job, thanks.

[@MichaelaWatkins2015]

Absolutely brilliant, thank you Andrew.

[@Lvelace1]

Found this channel a few days ago. I like it!

[@garyblucker3206]

You are quickly becoming my favorite/go-to source for educational videos. Keep up the great work sir. Thank you very much!

[@krisanderson4137]

Thanks for sharing your skills

[@MichaelJohnson-qp6vu]

Love your videos Andrew. I always lean new things from you and I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us all. God bless you.

[@johnwyman5939]

OUTSTANDING!!!! Brings back memories!!!! Love it !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@antoanto5301]

Thanks again for another interesting and enlightening video Andrew! Great content!

[@rantingraven4428]

Another great video. Thanks for all you do.

[@32FluidOz]

Hi Andrew. I've been watching you and subscribed for a few months now. I just wanted to say that for being a somewhat "newer" bush crafter (seems like your oldest videos are from 2020) I think you have excellent presentation skills. You seem very natural and fluent with your instructions throughout your content. Anyway, thank you for sharing with all of us interested folks!

[@natashaball316]

Awesome video! Thank you! :D

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Thanks Andrew, awesome video.

[@colewiggins2955]

Been in the Army for 4 years and never seen anyone make frosting before. Can't wait to try that out Thanks Andrew!!!

[@timcope6685]

First Thank You for your service!! Second , the debri double sock and the MRE recipe were Outstanding AF!! These are the things that military training and experience can help the common person in emergency survival situations. Another Great learning experience had by all!!! Lets keep rolling Andrew can't wait till next week!!

[@billb9806]

Love the channel Brother! Lots of knowledge! Much appreciated! Keep it coming

[@ematt1766]

Excellent information. Certainly brings back memories.

[@ScottWilliams323]

love the channel. Some really great tips and gear

[@dmtnw4480]

Thank you sharing these useful tips, great video

[@herbsmith6871]

Great info as usual! Thanks for sharing 🤠

[@lukefitt56]

I’ve watched so many of these videos over the years just for fun and I still learn new tips from every one of your videos. Always a pleasure. Cheers from NC!

[@rlfaulk]

Well done, Ranger. Thank you for all the tips, tricks, pointers and knowledge. MGF

[@backyardoutdoorsman8282]

Well done Sir. Another instructional video jam packed with great information. I really appreciate your style of teaching. Thanks Major.

[@Elias.Agg.]

Love your videos man. Very informative! Good work!

[@grumpyuncle.]

52K subscribers in under three years. Well done! No doubt you’ve put in the hours packing gear and cameras into the woods. Thank you for the awesome content!!

[@Eric-ew8jt]

11:51 The Canadian Candle! Really dig your videos especially the winter ones

[@charlessalmond7076]

Excellent video, sir. Especially like the cold weather techniques.

[@paulharding1621]

Lots of good tips there, thanks.

[@h2hcamey]

Another awesome video! Thanks

[@ourtechwriter]

Snazzy! On the bean! Keeping my thoughts sharp.... thanks.

[@randystrauss775]

This might be my favorite to date. Thank you Andrew.

[@robertherron3002]

Thank you. Find all your videos helpful and relevant. Respects from an old sailor who's prior survival experience was a baloney sandwich during general quarters.

[@bobelot6302]

Nicely done sir!

[@edwardledesma2283]

Great video especially your torch and corn bread spread

[@darrenleigh201]

Excellent information!

[@richardgroves5559]

Another Great video Andrew. Thanks for posting and the time it takes to make these videos.

[@thomasjones9076]

I like the double Sox idea thanks

[@mikeprimeaux9071]

This is all great information! Thank you for sharing.

[@rjae5641]

Brother, Outstanding training vid! This is a unique one of a kind block of winter prep- survival instruction; unique useful tool, swedish fire torch, commando shelter configuration, personal feet care, equipment dump, and no doubt that You just shifted the demand for the spaxx by a double - triple digit factor! Always thank you for cataloging, sharing bringing attention to more uses of the basic kit resources such as the double sock-cravat-milar -field insulated foot wrap. Keep em coming! Appreciate you and thank you again!

[@Gbo45]

Your a badass!!! Ty for the info Ranger

[@nitay8248]

Always learn something new!🙂❤️

[@kevinmartin5498]

Great ideas especially the Swedish fire log and the snow goggles.

[@CountryRacing186]

When you said "STANDBY", reminded me of ol Jumpmaster.

[@joshua-s]

Another sweet video. Always was curious about that Spax, looks like a very useful tool. Culinary tips too! Keep up the awesome work. Take care

[@BBQDad463]

Thanks for this excellent video. Great ideass!

[@mikesomerton9156]

Great survival video! NEED MORE!

[@brnrecluse2946]

Wow. Very educational, Andrew. Excellent job soldier!

[@ronniehenwood8580]

Love this channel glad I found it!