Minimalist Survival Pack

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[@SurvivalLilly]

BIG NEWS: I have designed a survival knife, you can get it here: www.survivallilly.at/ Thanks. Lilly

[@clowythecow7401]

you are my hero

[@brentonharris1035]

Survival Lilly can you make a video on how you make a wool sleeping bag... I'm 15 and I've been going through a bunch of issues recently with my mental health, including depression and anger issues, but I noticed when I'm making things like that or when I'm out in the woods I'm in a much better mood and I'm happy and that's who I want to be, I am working on getting stuff together and getting the knowledge to be able to work up to staying days in the woods over this sumer without any food or any of my own water, any advice would be great, thanks 😊

[@psocretes8183]

Hello Brenton. The most important thing is to keep dry and warm. After that it’s drinkable water. After that it’s food. Sleeping bags like the blanket only is a desperate solution. Sleeping bags can be quite cheap but at fifteen I guess you don’t have much access to money. Keep your eye out for an old duvet which you can use as a sleeping bag by folding it over and close one side with safety pins to close temporarily or sew it. The only problem is they are not designed to compress so are bulky. The other thing I used was a builders tarpaulin (cheap or can be acquired quite easily) to make canopies to sleep under and or make a ‘camping hammock’, can also double up as a kind of poncho so even if you’re walking in heavy rain you can wrap it around you and your rucksack to keep everything dry. Google ‘camping hammock’ to see what they are like. You can easily make a hammock, they keep you off the ground so are comfy / dry and if the tarpaulin is big enough it will cover over the top of you too but they can also be used on the ground as a ‘Bivvy Bag’. 3 meters by 3 meters is the minimum really. Next thing is how to make fire. Lighters are not a good option for long periods in the wild as they run out after a week or so so you really want a ‘fire steel’ to make sparks and fire. One will last most of your life. Another thing you want is an axe or machete or parang type tool. Machete or parang can chop wood to build shelters / fire and be used to cut up food and skin animals. KZbin will have loads of ideas about your survival questions so do a google search to find answers. Good luck. Try and get help for your depression.

[@amyfletcher4749]

Nigel Brock she needs something to keep her mind busy. I can relate..I have had anxiety in the past.

[@fscii71]

Survival Lilly Where is the leather drawstring bag from?

[@Mordred478]

Dax's mission in life is to roll around in every dirty thing in the forest inside of three minutes. ;-)

[@ChipChambers823]

Had a thought.... what about attaching tarp material to the bottom of the homemade Sleeping bag / Pack.... that way it wouldn't soak up moisture or water while it's on the ground OR being used as a pack....

[@crikycrocky]

I love the minimalist idea. I put together a similar pack but without the blanket being stitched, (that is brilliant). Added a car windscreen heat shield as an underbody insulating mat and used tin can and plastic drink bottle as potentially easy to find or replace whilst out and about. Not yet used in anger though. So, much respect and thanks for posting your vids.

[@em20164]

Hahaha, Just when you think that dog couldn't possibly get dirtier.....

[@RickMcQuay]

That dog is so happy.

[@Aknd]

Rick McQuay mn

[@coloramber2517]

You dog looks like he's working on his camouflage skills. :D

[@E.lectricityNorth]

Dax was becoming one with the forest. Great video and hilarious dog! Very innovative with your pack, kit and wool sleeping bag.

[@rsm261]

This dog made my family and I lol. Loved it :)

[@dcarroll242]

Great setup!!! Very similar to my own, except I carry a Honey Stove ti for added versatility and an ENO ProNest hammock. I liked the use of your knots. Most people, even the pro's, overlook that. Looked like you were using a rolling hitch to cinch your bedroll and probably your tarp line as well. Try the blake's hitch for added security and it's just as easy to tie and take apart after a little practice. The rolling hitch tends to slip on synthetic cord.

[@BlackScoutSurvival]

I like your pack set-up!

[@Birddogdog]

You go girl!! Love your videos, Lilly...and your dog. Thanks for sharing!

[@kato2531]

No more and no less perfect size and weight. Very clever sleeping bag. Every time I see this dog he cracks me up he loves the outdoors Just as much as you. Have fun both of you and be safe. Take care

[@zhaneranger]

I really like that simply blanket sleeping bag/back pack idea.

[@bashfulbrother]

Lilly-A little hint about mosquitoes. I live in the US and our state bird is the mosquito. I learned from a guy who lived in the wild all summer long that the best way to get rid of mosquitoes is to eat 2-3 cloves of garlic a day, starting a month or so before going into the woods. I have tried it and I can tell you while everyone else was being eaten alive, I never got bit.

[@11alliLo]

This is true! My husband loves garlic and onions so he eats a lot of it. Whenever we go fishing or do any outdoorsy kinds of things he never gets bit while everyone else gets eaten alive! lol!

[@bashfulbrother]

11alliLo I tested it out one fall in the mosquito matrix. For some reason the odor of the garlic can't be smelled by humans, but I have seen mosquitoes come in to land and then they get about an inch away from my skin and they do a 180 and are gone.

[@LoneStarPrepperOfficial]

bashfulbrother Also campfire smoke. Waft and rub your campfire smoke on your skin and the mosquitos will run away

[@bashfulbrother]

LoneStarPrepper Never heard of that one. Thanks. I'll give it a try.

[@morris4069]

+LoneStarPrepper that does seem to work but it makes me smell like bacon!!!

[@SkyKing101010]

Another excellent list/demonstration. I like that it's minimalist, but also that you can add small things like trapping wire (which I have yet to learn how to use properly) and other small, versatile necessaries. Thank you again. Keep up the good work.

[@ThePrimordialDwarf]

The shoulder straps are a fantastic idea! I love how each minimalist pack differs depending on the location of the individual, puts what is truly valuable into perspective; shelter, water, best mate. Got another sub

[@nobbybravoalpha1870]

Another great video, your Dog shampoo expenses must be huge....

[@Xanifur]

>survival pack >earplugs >you will never hear it >no pain >only dreams

[@walterpalmer2749]

Lilly, I've overlooked this video. A great kit idea and the poncho is awesome and a versatile tarp idea. Nice.

[@dgunn4408]

Love the hatchet, LOVE the puukko knife, and I love that you used an alpine butterfly loop to join your blanket to the harness at the top.. no one uses that knot! Haha! Great kit, I'm gonna steal it! You got an awesome channel here, Lilly.

[@ImNB-zx5sf]

I love that Dog!

[@kuyahshah2661]

i think that dog is the halpiest dog in the world!

[@kuyahshah2661]

happiest*

[@tanstaafl1960]

Dax seemed always to be happy. He passed away not too long ago, but from what Lilly has shown us, he had a good life, doing what he loved with people who loved him. He had 13 years, a good run for a Münsterländer. He'll be missed.

[@proverbs31woman18]

Scott Hicks oh no:( how did he die😢😭

[@tanstaafl1960]

Daniel The Nerd See Lilly's Facebook page for her tribute to Dax. We can always view her old videos with him, but there won't be any new ones forthcoming.:(

[@OttawaOldFart]

no doubt that dog is happy. digging and hunting, does not get better for a dog.

[@brianv1372]

Glad I found your channel. Very informative. Thank you so much. I subscribed & look fwd to learning more.

[@robp.2163]

One item you could add to your kit that is very light weight and was extremely valuable in my Army time in Alaska is the quilted poncho liner that goes with your poncho. It's extremely lightweight and can be collapsed and crushed down to a very small size. It has snaps that attach to the inside of the poncho so you can stay warm if in a cold rain. But it also works fantastic as an internal wrap around blanket you could use inside your wool sleeping bag you have. The heat retention with that liner is amazing and it really makes all the difference between a chilly night and being warm. Couple bucks at a Army/Navy surplus store. Wouldn't go in the woods without it.

[@konfusionxD]

So I just started looking for a mosquito that didn't exist for like 10 minutes because of 8:25. ._.

[@bennyrempel5366]

same

[@toprongy7964]

me too -_-

[@Lumberman2011]

nice vid, love your dog, love to dig LOL

[@dalecarpenter8828]

i've had one of those ponchos for 40 years in almost continual use most of the time as a cover for the motorcycle in the rain never go anywhere without it .

[@richardwilliams4910]

great kit, like how you improvise. love the dog too, looked like he/she was having a blast! thanks for sharing!

[@anthonyromano8565]

I like these videos they are so well done. The scenery is great and lily is wonderful. I have one word though and I risk being banished but I will say it anyway. Cuben fiber.

[@joeschelin2855]

First and fore most, the dog seemed to be having a lot of fun out there....lol. Ok, now for the "Pack". First, you idea with the shoulder straps was a good one, while new ones might be better, use what you got or can get for your budget. Secondly, You might want to consider buckle straps of some kind instead of paracord tied in knots, firstly for quicker deployment(because of bad weather), secondly for better closure. Next, you may want to consider using the Poncho as your Outer layer instead of the blanket. For one, its water proof thus the gear inside won't get wet if it rains. Number two, putting your blanket down on wet ground to unroll it just to get to the Poncho if it rains or snows or whatever....its likely to get wet and muddy which means your not sleeping comfortable(wool or not). So as for the tools, the Hatchet is a good idea, but, since you are already wearing a belt with a knife on it, you may want to consider adding an "Ax Frog" to it, basicly just a metal ring hanging from the belt you can slide the ax/hatchet into and have access to it....it will also lighten your pack up a bit. I LOVE your bow drill, specially the skateboard wheel, smart idea, and while I don't think you NEED to bring the Block or stick.....if you have room, its not a bad idea since you know it works, sometimes in the wild that is the problem, not all wood materials act the same. Speaking of fire stuff though, I would recommend you add a few other Fire Starters to your kit, just in case, I recommend a Magnesium block or a good Fire Steel, maybe a Fire Piston.......and a 'little' more tinder wouldn't be so bad either, trying to start a fire with WET material sucks. Only other things I can say, you can NEVER have enough Cordage. P.S. Loved the Sleeping bag idea, that was great, I might even try that myself.....

[@MaZEEZaM]

Great Ideas, I would also suggest perhaps taking a mozzie net other than the head one though I guess if you can seal yourself in the sleeping bag well enough not to allow them in you would be fine. I wish I had an area I could just let my dog wonder freely like her dog, not sure I would enjoy him getting back in the car when all dirty though :D Jumping in the river and walking across a dusty track right before he gets back in the car is bad enough for my dog :)

[@MaZEEZaM]

being outdoors in nature is a far better way to spend life than sitting in front of a computer screen telling others to get a life.

[@MaZEEZaM]

LOL you assume im female and a Lesbian. Pulled that one out your arse then :D im neither.

[@seasidescott]

I haven't seen her carry the same exact kit twice; all about knowing where you're going, resources available there. For myself I tend to have a regular weight I'm accustomed to and will add or subtract based on that, especially for casual outings. Maybe a bit more if for a specific task in mind, but too much leads to less fun, more energy, more food & water, so that makes more weight which means more effort and so more supplies....

[@EdSchneeebly]

Brilliant set up :) What an adorable dog! Really like how you edited the video too, great work, much appreciated :)

[@AtomkeySinclair]

I think you are awesome - nice setup. I don't think I have seen something that simple and reliable at the same time. Well done building your own get-up. Rock on. Cheers.

[@ToughJourneyman]

Using an ear plug in the woods is unsafe. You will not be able to hear if an animal or someone approaches you.

[@ghanaboyz]

If you have a dog with you - as she did - would you still say that? Anyways, yes there are wild animals out there and you need to get used to that fact. Many animals will be no danger to you, asleep or not.

[@whiskkers9291]

Where did you get the metal canteen and cup from? My old one got damaged and all I can find now is a plastic canteen, :(

[@whiskkers9291]

Darryl Edmonds Your grammar sucks! :P

[@konicu]

no idea if you found the canteen by now, but that can be found at www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com

[@garyminick1050]

@@whiskkers9291 and so does your grandpa !

[@davidh6332]

Something you might want to consider for your kit is one of those small mylar emergency blankets. They are fairly inexpensive and very compact when folded. While not super heavy it could serve as a good cover to put your wool sleeping bag on if the ground was wet.

[@Giavani-wq7gb]

Hi Lilly. I've just recently started watching your videos, and I am interested in knowing a little of the background concerning the beginnings of your love for nature and the knowledge of techniques acquired over the years. I enjoy the low key approach to placing your audience at ease during the instruction.

[@YanDoroshenko]

I am no expert but from my experience I can tell that sleeping with the earplugs is not the best idea. I had a couple of near misses with wild boars in the middle of the night and I'm pretty glad I had heard them as early as I had.

[@panpiper]

She has a dog, albeit a very dirty dog.

[@seasidescott]

If the wind blowing even a little it gets fairly noisy and difficult to distinguish sounds. Big animals like bear and boar have a low frequency rumble that can be heard easily throu earplugs. Actually filtering the background noise, easier to detect patterns; I've heard (and chased off) chipmunks (we call the striped ones "timber tigers") who seem to be developing the ability to pull open zippers. If you're in any sort of valley or around a lake, sound can carry really far and the effect of sound bouncing along water (don't know the physics of that but I know the reality) or rock (lots of granite here) makes distance perception difficult, especially the higher pitched tones; and I don't need to know what what every critter is up to around miles of shoreline. In later videos she carries trip wire alarms and makes perimeter with fishing line. Do boar molest sleeping people? I've had passing javelina and just don't pitch camp on a animal path (more for fear of being stepped on by elk).

[@va-115airframer7]

I had a couple run ins with wild whores too, I prefer condoms over ear plugs.

[@bennyrempel5366]

That's u not her

[@yntlich]

Lilly you don't need a showel you have your dog

[@ferminsarabosing9045]

HEHEHEHE

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

That dog loves the outdoors! Hope you loved giving her/him a bath...lol Great video. Thanks for sharing your minimalist kit.

[@edc9442]

Could you do a line of reviews of stuff you use? I live in Massachusetts and it seems we have very similar weather. I could learn what you find good and bad and build a pack. Also been on a binge all day lol thank you!

[@BrandonMcBadass]

i realised something, for cinematic walking shots, she went placed her camera walked then walked back to get her camera. lol really cool but alot of work

[@haleskiss]

Brandon McBadass Les Stroud would do that with 60lbs of camera equipment, I'm betting her rig runs much smaller.

[@garyminick1050]

I usually complain when guys use this technique of letting us see them walking down the trail like it was something exciting, but its applicable here.

[@survivortechharold6575]

haven't watched many videos have you

[@TimberLineNorth]

Your dog likes to get dirty ,,well done Lilly.

[@morris4069]

That dog cracks me up!! I don't thing I've ever seen it clean in any of her vids!! A lot of work that dog would be!!

[@Standswithabeer]

+morris4069 she needs to rename that dog "Caterpillar", or "Komatsu". or "Allis Chalmers" !! LOL

[@Cream_CurdlR]

+morris4069 still wondering why a dog has to be clean? :/

[@johnsmith15537]

Thanks for the videos Lilly, lots of good info and your pup makes a good comic relief.

[@pastorlarryt]

Some great ideas. Well put together minimalist kit. Looks like Dax really enjoys digging.

[@jefferycathcart8046]

that dog is crazy, he or she loves to get dirty......

[@ghanaboyz]

He knew what he did :) Adding camo.! Instinct I guess, covers smell of yourself. And it probably also feels good, or so it seems :)

[@tanstaafl1960]

That's Dax, who passed away recently. He was a Small Munsterlander, a hunting breed. He certainly liked to dig. He will be missed, I'm sure, not only by Lilly and her family but by their many fans. Dax was her co-star in many videos.

[@haleskiss]

Scott Hicks I had wondered about Dax, sad to hear Lilly has lost him, he certainly was able to give lessons in happiness.

[@mcquinn01]

Why aren't all women like this?

[@Sabbathissaturday]

mcquinn01 - in Texas yes!! Not so much in Europe

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another quality video. I like your minimal system. Very well thought out and put together. That dog, what fun! Happy Camping!

[@norwoodzomboy]

Hey Lilly, great video! Thanks for explaining how you made your sleeping bag - I've only done emergency sewing and I believe that I could make one with your design. BTW, whatever new exercise regimen you are doing, it is showing results - keep up the good work!

[@ElectricalNoises]

So thats why women needs such big handbags.

[@csh6220]

Love your sleeping bag. Ever thought about carrying a large leaf/yard waste bag for a ground cover? If the ground is wet, a plastic leaf bag, cut down the sides, will cover over five feet, keeping your wool bag dry, and takes very little room.

[@ClintHollingsworth]

My favorite of your videos. I have most of these items, but I really want to try the shoulder straps as you have set them up. Thanks!

[@ArndroidInc]

I love your sleeping bag. It looks like a good winter project for me. I really enjoy your little shots of your dog enjoying the woods.

[@badhat3051]

first suggestion : find some steel core adjustable bungee cords to hold the bedroll together and to mount your shoulder straps to . 2. find a small duffel bag (military surplus) to put the bedroll in for protection from the trail and the weather. 3. a 55 gallon drum liner, to line your duffel. it helps to keep the bed roll dry and adds & aid's in flotation if you should drop it in a stream

[@DonnyB]

Cool kit Lilly, and nice project with the wool blanket sleeping bag

[@bennyvoncannon197]

Very nice set up. The wool sleeping bag looks like just the thing I was looking for. Thanks

[@manuelwebe]

That wool blanket sleeping bag is brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

[@415mazer6]

Very creative use of the wool blanket!!! Nice going.....I also have to admit, your dog is a character and I love that you include your dog in most all of your videos.

[@bushcraft2012]

Love the sleeping bag Lilly..great way to repurpose a wool blanket. I bet if you paired that with a SOL emergency sleeping bag...you would probably be comfortable all the way down to 32 + degree weather!

[@aprilezell3784]

Your sleeping bag out of a wool blanket is the bomb! So inventive!

[@realityisfantacy5784]

My pathfinder was only that shiny for a few days. I have had it almost 3 years now and it is absolutely perfect for me. A bandana is needed even if just going grocery shopping. NEVER leave home without one, don't have one, get one.

[@LeeWolfLittle]

I have the same hatchet and love it, small but tough. Your dog had a blast, what a beautiful bushcraft partner. Best wishes

[@jornjacobsen3945]

I am also a long time student of Dave Canterbury. The US military use to issue wool 'mummy' bags, but those are very hard to find. Larger bodies may wish to buy a 100 percent winter weight blanket that are much larger from Hudson Bay, or Woolrich. The price is worth it if you need top quality and performance. Typical military blankets are of minimal size and are often a wool blend. Jørn

[@diycentral]

I like the thought about using a skateboard wheel with sealed bearing. I could easily make a smaller holder for the sealed bearing so it's more mini-kit friendly. Thanks.

[@hangassan]

I do believe this was the first video of yours I watched...and I fell in love at first sight...with Dax the digging dog...he is such a happy guy, you just know he has a great human companion...congratulations on your success with your KZbin venture...you are inspiring more young women to do likewise and be adventurous...like I have always told my daughter, if you want to be taken seriously, you will have to bring more to the table than being precocious...

[@reylindsey8217]

You know I been wanting to make one of these myself. I wouldn't mind making one with a welders mat sewn inside the wool blanket, with a pocket to slide into and have some natural warm. I heard them heated rocks last for hours. I do like pack option idea though you might be stuck and not have your fancy mancy hi- tech backpack.Only 1 thing though what about Minimalist Survival.Love to see one of your videos with this pack. Maybe I can learn more.Thanks Lily peace

[@xx8xx]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed your sleeping bag design, and this is the first time have seen someone use a skateboard wheel as a spindle bearing -- great idea :)

[@waredbear]

Great job Lilly on the wool sleeping bag. Smart use of the pieces you cut off.

[@aleswitch]

I really love your wool blanket sleeping bag!! Very clever idea and like very much the construction. Yay for the muddy puppy!! never seen a dog who enjoys getting dirty as much as your lovely muddy spaniel. thankyou for uploading

[@magisterchief]

that's such a cool idea for a military blanket. you did a really good job sewing that. lovin it!

[@dwightsmith3860]

Hello Lilly, this is my first visit to your videos so I am very impressed. Very good information.GREAT homemade sleeping bag! And of course I LOVE your dog!

[@TRV550]

Great video. Really enjoyed it as I do all of your video's. Simple is better. You have perfected your outdoor skills. Great job !!! Enjoy and be safe.

[@Scorpio8486]

Hi Lilly, consuming garlic helps against mosquitos and it's good medicine too. Greetings from Mx City. 🍻

[@Wordsmyth8]

Great video! The blanket sleeping bag is genius. Good to see Dax again too. Cheers from Pennsylvania!

[@thetruthhershelcyphers]

Great kit, I really liked your wool blanket sleeping bag idea design. Thanks

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

GREAT STUFF! I learned a lot from this video. Im thinking about my will sleep bag now! Im also looking up the knife you use.

[@daleskidmore1685]

I have watched many of your videos and like what you do. I found the ear plugs you have in this kit made my ears sore when I wore them at work, so went back to using the yellow foam ones that you squash to put them in, much more comfortable. You have been to some amazing places. Its funny how the Boar always know when you are packing heat, ha , ha. Keep on keeping on.

[@TheSqueakGeek]

May I tell you that I adore your channel? The "Two alone in the wilderness" series was such a fun watch. Keep up the great work!

[@KK-fr9nb]

Hey Lilly, your selfmade wool-sleeping bag is awesome. Well done! Improving idea: juse the zipper of an old or cheap sleepingbag instead of the stiches at the side. So you can juse it as a blanket or wool-poncho two.

[@snowjoe43]

Thank you Lilly. You have a knack for making your videos very interesting!

[@survive2thrive426]

I really enjoy your videos and you simple/straight forward approach. Thanks for sharing. Subbed.

[@bravoboy1234]

Hey Lilly, I just found and subscribed to your channel two days ago and really enjoy watching your clips so far. I see you have an eye for quality equipment too! Like that hatchet and especially the knife. Cool ideas, cool channel, if you ever make it to New Zealand I'd be happy to take you hunting in the bush here for a few days. Keep the clips coming.

[@canopus101]

I can't sleep in a wool blanket either, same problem as Lily; I just roll out of it. Making a sleeoing bag from it may be a good idea but if I did I would not put any grass in it as suggested. I would make some sort of bed of fir tree branches, leaves, grass, sheep wool and anything else in the area and use as an insulating layer underneath the blanket. This is where a big plastic bag of some kind is essential kit. It stops the bed spreading out all over the place and the bag weighs hardly anything at all. A tip though, if you want a good sleep when its cold and don't want to carry much go for a 'Thermorest' self inflating mat. I have spent, altogether, three weeks sleeping on one this year and cannot fault it.

[@hotwater80]

This beautiful lady will survived in any scenario compared to those guys who bring their kitchen n bedroom in their pack. Im so impressed with her more than those 100 guys i watch on youtube. God bless :)

[@puravidaot]

nice hooch set up. and the sleeping bag is very innovative!

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Really nice system you made. Good job on your sleeping bag and leather pouch. Thanks.

[@roadbelow]

Great...now I have to cut up one of my wool blankets. I only have so many...12 or so. Great use of gear. Nothing isn't used. Good show! RB

[@RDPproject]

Great video Lilly. Those mosquitoes would be driving me crazy...I hate them. I *always* have mozzie repellent and the mozzie net with me when im camping...even in winter. *EXCELLENT EXCELLENT* work with the blanket. Very well done. Dax.....Sie sind ein verrückter Hund....lol LG Rob...

[@saradreaming]

Wonderful Kit Lily. I really like your woolen sleeping bag. I have the same problem sleeping in a blanket. Great idea for going packless too. Always great seeing Dax. I'm guessing that he really wanted to go swimming.. :-) All the best!

[@ArtisanTony]

Nice hatchet. I have a Gransfors Bruk but the Wetterlings is on my list :)

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Great kit to look back on. Nice to watch a little summer in the winter.

[@48plaster]

excellent video. really enjoyed your take on minimalist gear.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

Nice explanation of your kit. Interesting decision to tailor the blanker rather than leave it unstructured. Glad that Survival On Purpose steered me over to your channel.

[@yankeejedi2575]

Very creative way of turning a bedroll into a backpack. Would love to see a video on it. I've been carrying my bedroll slung across a shoulder but miss the even ride of a back pack. Will attempt a rig like yours.

[@Thelastoftheprimes]

Your skillset is awesome, and your dog is ADORABLE! Great video and Channel. Blessings!

[@rjostusa]

You might try tying the poncho with one corner lifted up , the other three staked down. Tie a cord around the hood and lift the center up. Adjust the corner stakes to give you more "sidewall". This configuration will provide more length and coverage. Do you use a plastic sheet under your blanket to prevent ground moisture wicking up?

[@czechmate9591]

Great well thought kit, love the wool blanket sleeping bag.

[@nigelbayliff9814]

With the DC4, you can cut the stitching on the pouch, reverse the leather and re-stitch. It means you have instantly a strop for your knife.

[@danofiremano]

Lilly, you have a knack to do thing very well and this minimalist kit is a perfect example! I love the idea of the surplus pack straps. I've seen people make their straps with 550 cord (which works), but this would be more comfortable in the long run. Question: Have you ever used or considered a drop leg pouch as a last ditch survival kit in case you had to ditch your pack for some reason? I'm setting one up now with the Maxpedition Thermite and the 5-C's. Thanks again!

[@FarEastSurvival]

Great idea for the sleeping system. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulgareau]

Wow, look at all these comments. Great video. I've tried many sleeping bag/blanket combinations. For me, wrapping myself in the blanket and then getting in the sleeping bag worked best. Sleeping bags insulate by creating a dead air space so if you put one inside the blanket and flatten it, it will lose it's ability to insulate. Wrapping yourself in the blanket first will keep you from kicking out of it at night too.