Compact Survival Kit Pt. 2

[@PackRat556]

I consider it a privilege to do this. I appreciate you commenting and your support!

[@PackRat556]

I agree, I also keep sewing kits in most of my packs or other kits. They can come in very handy in a pinch. Thanks for sharing.

[@iliteratus]

This is one of the first kits I've seen that looks worth its weight on my belt...great job

[@PackRat556]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the kind words and support.

[@joshuareynolds8476]

i love that you addressed my favorite point in building survival kits; your mind is your strongest tool at your disposal no amount of items can do you any good if you are dumb as a rock.

[@rwebbsgt]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on small survival kits, I'm currently putting together a small kit and was able to get several good ideals from this video, I agree with you about knowing how to survive and knowing how to use your gear.

[@gdaychina]

one of the best survival kit videos Ive seen, add a orange raincoat and two long strips of orange reflective plastic as long as your pouch and 4 to 5 meters long to form a cross for visibility from the air thats my 2 cents but good on you mate for making think about building my own kit.thanks.

[@PackRat556]

Thank you! It works for me and I think it does cover the essentials. Other items can be added depending on the individuals needs, but I believe this is a great foundation to work up from. Thanks again for you kind comment!

[@thibs8839]

Awesome Kit! Ive taken ideas from yours and RyanJ's kit and you have pretty much covered all possible avenues for survival here. Im a huge fan of the coffee filter and purification tablet idea. Very effective for getting some nice, clean, safe water. The mini first-aid kit is awesome too. Thanks for sharing your kit!

[@pgmaxtwo]

A quick tiny idea for food is at the health food store, you can get flat natural fruit leather for less than $1 each. they're very thin/flat and about the size of a personal check and you can keep several flat on the sides or bottom of the bag. Just a thought. Love your videos! Great info!

[@PackRat556]

Thanks for the suggestion. I was not aware of the filter you speak of so I looked it up. I may look into trying one in the future especially when I retire this one due to use. If you are interested in info on the Frontier Pro, Look at Aquamira's website. Thanks for commenting!

[@salzarbo2726]

Good videos, well stocked, well explained. Good idea about packing coffee filters ! Haven't herd that one before !

[@punchdrunkatheist]

From 8:10 to the end, is where this guy shows he knows what he's talking about. Subscribed.

[@telecaster1963]

I'm seeing all your very useful videos and I'm learning a lot. Thanks for posting.

[@laea7777]

I like you setup and your philosophy and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks!

[@NoMoWires]

Very eloquent and well done presentation. I was very impressed with your video's "flow". While I appreciate all the efforts I see here on You Tube dealing with survival and being prepared, some videos tend to look a bit more polished then others. You have done a very nice job. Keep it up.

[@ssstealth]

I bought that same whistle at WalMart for this last summer's big camping trip! I thought it was VERY nifty. I saw a similar item at Cabela's shortly after I bought mine and I thought that the compass floated much better on the WalMart one. I was a happy camper. I actually tried to start a fire with its magnifying lense and couldn't even get the paper I was testing on to brown. It was about one in the afternoon but partially cloudy. In otherwords, I won't bet my life on it! LOL

[@ebony5766]

Very nice! I am amazed how you thought all that through and make it fit! Thanks for sharing the info.

[@lujaha]

one thing i like to keep in my kit is actually a small sewing kit, for example the ones you get from a hotel or something. it can be used in a first aid situation, to reapair cloths or to fix holes in your sheltor.

[@pierrelebelle2137]

This is a great kit. with what you have, little is more. Going to check out your other video for survival bag

[@JCosme1967]

Top notch video... thank you for posting... watched both of them and learned a lot.

[@raymondgottschalk2618]

Great kit with really useful quality items. Some duct tape assists in strengthening your space blanket if you need to put holes in it for putting cordage through (Just a thought for an addition). Thanks for sharing.

[@KFGodfrey]

Thanks for the helpful tips. By the way, the American Red Cross has a great multi-purpose item for emergency kits. It is an LED flashlight which also has a glow stick, flasher, and emergency whistle all in one. Very light too. You can buy this item at Wal-Mart also.

[@bob21801]

Excellent information and presentation. You've encuraged me to put together a similar pack. I'll be checking out your other vids too. With me being more of a novice at this, I'm thinking of going with a slightly larger pack so I can fit a little more in it... maybe some compact foods and a few other things. Thanks.

[@evatatus]

Awesome pack! I recently made a compact survival kit using an empty spice bottle, but I think now I want to go a bit bigger and more comprehensive like yours

[@slimww2002]

very nice and well put together kit, I am just refreshing my skills on putting together kits, I was invited back into the boy scout to be a unit commissioner I have been out of scouts for about 18 years I will basically be going to the scout meetings making sure te leader are doing what their supposed to and the scouts are progressing. so, if I ever have to help teach them how to put together survival kits and stuff I wanna make sure i refresh my self on how to build one

[@austinmiller79]

First of all outstanding survival kit, your videos really do help me in being a better survivor and prepper. Something i would suggest for your survival pack to make more space and is extremely compact, it's the Best Glide ASE advanced ultimate survival kit, it is issued to the US Military and has everything u need to last u three days in the wilderness and is less or the exact size of you're EMT pouch, something to look into in my opinion, but they are not cheap, so something to look into.

[@wolfinside]

Very nice, well thought out kit, thank you for sharing.

[@PackRat556]

You won't be sorry! That pouch is well worth the money. Thanks for commenting!

[@281covfefe5]

Awesome compact kit Knowledge Skill Will 2 Survive 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@PackRat556]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Honestly, I cannot remember how I came by that tube. It is very similar in size to a 35mm film case. They make excellent compact fishing kits as well as waterproof match boxes. Just make sure to include a striker. Good luck with it. Take Care.

[@blackmarketrevue]

Great video. A lot of videos on the same topic are a bit unfocussed but this was useful. I really want to build a similar day pack.

[@survivethewild]

Well thought out, well put together, and very well said. Thanks for posting.

[@navaxoalaska1022]

My friend i love your video. Respect from Greece. Thank you very much.

[@PackRat556]

Thanks for your suggestions This kit has been upgraded a bit since making this video, so I have made room to keep the light inside the kit itself. Prior to that, I did carry the light on the outside quite a bit with no problem. Better safe than sorry. Take Care.

[@Cicero75BC]

Excellent video. Thanks a bunch. The coffee filters are a great idea. Also, I had found a backpack that comes with elastic chords that allow you to strap it in place behind your car seat and secure it. I found it in a discount store for 6 bucks. I have one in my truck for the just in case. one of the food items I carry in it is dog biscuts. Who would be tempted to eat them unless it was an extreme hunger situation right? Once again great video.

[@wpaetz]

Great video and very informative. You might want to consider adding a length of monofiliment fishing leader and some trout flies. If you really needed to catch some fish these would be extremely useful. Good On Ya! WC Paetz

[@PackRat556]

Thanks Genodad, I appreciate you watching!

[@PackRat556]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the compliment very much! I'm not sure if you saw both parts of this video but in part 1, I speak of and show the wire saw that I keep in this kit. It's at 7:28 in compact survival kit part 1. If you didn't get a chance to see both parts, check the first half out also. Thanks again, I appreciate your support.

[@PackRat556]

Thanks, I will look it up. I have heard of this one before but have not seen it. Thanks for posting.

[@PackRat556]

Thanks, I appreciate your comment and your support. I appreciate you visiting my channel.

[@brreed82]

great vids, very well thought out kit, and an outstanding presentation. 5/5

[@yoggers56]

Good video with a couple of items I plan to add. A lanyard on the maglite could fasten it to the pack webbing. Thanks!

[@SuperWahinetoa]

I absolutely appreciate the video, I'm new this whole survive preperation and am thankful for eloquent, informative and practical videos such as you have given to prepare. Do you happen to have a list of everything you spoke of, and where to get them please? Thanks again!

[@PackRat556]

I do have several different packs and from time to time I switch them around a bit. A level 3 assault pack is a great option for a lady especially if they prefer a light pack or smaller sized pack that can carry a lot of gear. We do use the buddy system similar to the military sometimes like I carry half of the tent and she carries the other. continued...

[@PackRat556]

This is a video that I have been planning to make when I get the opportunity! It will be done hopefully soon. Thanks for your interest!

[@PackRat556]

I do store the saw in "wreath" or coil. I show the original package in the video so that those who may not know what to look for can see. I do keep the saw in a small ziploc style bag so that I can keep it lightly oiled. This makes it easier to cut with and helps to preserve it. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@BOBBYSTEEZY]

great vid! there are a couple of things you should add that would not add any extra weight or take up room such as plastic TIE-WRAPS, strong ass hell and have endless uses. mini packets of salt ,tea bags,safety pins,pain killers, and some hard candy such as life savers ect..... caught a fish once using a life saver candy tied to my hook,but TIE-WRAPS are a must .

[@Tradekraft]

I was skeptical, but I have the same Grylls knife and much to my suprise it is a damn good knife, the fire rod it comes with works well too. I have more expensive knives but this one works just as well.

[@Skills2survive]

Great Kit man. I have a kit similar to that which I will be uploading soon hopefully. But I think you should add something to boil water in. A small soup can or something.

[@PackRat556]

Thanks for your support! Dog biscuits, actually I did try milk bone once when I was younger, I liked the green one (vegetable I think?) Honestly, I hope you never need them. Take Care.

[@smolkafilip]

Nice kit dude. Seems like you really know what are you talking about. My kit is really similiar to yours. But Im using durable outdoor blanket instead of that foil crap cause its really good to know that I can build my permanent shelter in a matter of seconds. Ive also added 2 flares and condoms (not for that purpose). Your kit is pretty good but I think you should put more stuff inside. There is a lot of space in that pouch. Resect and good luck in the wilderness.

[@PackRat556]

You are right! Actually I do keep duct tape in this kit but I had taken it out to use and forgot to return it prior to filming. I do keep duct tape in all my kits large or small b/c it is such a multi-use item. I have it wrapped around a homemade credit card, but the fishing kit idea is good as well! Thanks for watching and posting!

[@Nubster12]

Great videos...just wondering if in the future or perhaps you can do a short video to tell us newbs places that we can get some of the stuff you are showing? I am just getting into the whole survival thing and there are a lot of places to buy gear...some help sorting out the good from the bad and the less expensive from the rip offs would be awesome.

[@PackRat556]

Sounds like a good system. We do divide the food and water up between us but it seems I will always have the heaviest load!!! More than my share...

[@PackRat556]

You can work out this type of system depending on what type of gear your own or carry. Just make sure that both of you have the essentials on your person in case you get separated at some point.

[@Radoslaw01]

Thanks for inspiration! Im using something like this, only made by helikon, and with different equipment of course :) belt type CSK is a great idea! Greetings form Poland :)

[@erinowl4407]

Thank you for sharing these ideas.

[@MrJonagikster]

It's a good idea to dip one electrode of each battery in candle wax to prevent shorting when wet. Nice video.

[@davidmeissner5010]

Excellent presentation. Thanks.

[@onerentedmule]

Thanks for sharing with us and I appreciate your detail, can you tell me about where the compass whistle magnifying glass came from?

[@reconrider16]

the best kit i have ever seen i have made some survival kits and mine was extremely reliable but i would trade mine out for yours any day

[@davidconway3429]

Very good video. Thanks for posting.

[@rileyjsg]

im very sure u will be only person to survive in a catastrophic situation! haha. great video! subscribed!

[@beo1975]

Really nice vids. Will try to put together a set like this some day.

[@umbrollo]

Great video, as someone else commented well presented. Thanks.

[@dawg65779]

Great Video, and lots of good idea's

[@B17MIKE]

I ecommend the starflash compass. You can aim it with pinpoint accuracy (still trying to fgure out how it works, but does!)

[@wuv1123]

Grate kit. Just remember to keep your rain gear and a sweeter with you. =)

[@SuperDeltaRomeo]

Well thought out kit for your needs.Might want to add stock cubes?Duct tape?

[@JoeDurobot]

Thanks for the answer, yeah we will both have mini survival kits and first aid kit even if one of us carry the main large level three first aid kit.

[@PackRat556]

It sounds like basically the same thing as the Aquamira straw which I showed in the kit? Is there a difference?

[@bikertrashice]

Good info and good job of the presentation.

[@urban1337]

i have one of those whistle/compass/magnifying glass/thermometer keychains.. it is pretty nice

[@nikstanza]

Nice video. Very informative and well explained.

[@makeminefreedom]

Our country is going downhill fast. We are going to need the skills you are showing us. Thank you for sharing.

[@klj2503]

First I would like to say, I enjoyed your video, your kit has a lot of good things in it, however your knife..May i suggest you get something bigger for a survival situation, with a bag that big, you could fit a freaking axe if you wished to. Now on the positive side, I did in particular like your idea with the coffee filters and the collapsible waterbag, that is smart thinking - thumbs up.

[@PackRat556]

Ahh, your right! I promise that it is there right now. I do keep duct tape in all my kits, bob, edc, and the compact survival kit. I should have had it in this video as well. Thanks for commenting!

[@marrkks]

MUY BIEN EXCELENTE IDEA TU EQUIPO DE SUPERVIVNCIA .SALUDOS CAMARADA DESDE LA CIUDAD DE GUANAJUATO,MEXICO ABRAZO. .

[@shillelaghslaw]

Very informative, i look forward to more information.

[@305Wasabi]

you got some nice stuff, but 1 thing i think you're missing is a bigger knife, you had a couple nice ones, but maybe a bigger bladed one can be fitted into the kit, just in case for protection, chopping and other useful things, great vid 10/10

[@Candopax1701]

My brother bought me the exact same kind of whistle that you have, and everything works great on it, except the compass. The compass has a bubble in it, and one little tap and compass will turn south. I was really dissapointed, because I have to carry an entirely different compass to make up for the failed compass in my whistle. So, if you get that whistle, make sure you check it and be sure the compass is working normally.

[@cadet200]

have you ever thought about pen flairs for that kit its compact and can be used for fire starting also

[@PackRat556]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@scott762mm]

Hey pack rat, i enjoy watching your vids and i liked this one too. About the pouch i have the same one, only i use mine as a first aid kit. If you want some advice i would ditch the cheezy pocket knife and the saw and buy yourself a decent leatherman.

[@tellis9844]

How about a head torch instead of / as well as the Maglite for some hands free lighting?

[@Ficktao]

You could pack that stuff in a little pan for cooking and the whole thing would fit in the pouch (btw nice pouch, what is it called?). I've tried to make fire under most ideal circumstances with such a small lens, but it just wouldn't work (and I am good at making fires!). I suggest buying a fresnel lens, they are inexpensive, flat and flexible, and they do work very well!

[@UnnamedEnder]

I would add a small bottle of alcohol because it can used to decontaminate cuts/wounds and also can be used for emergency fire in case temperature is low and/or the place you are trying to make the fire is wet :)

[@hamm336]

another great video. I have one item that would be usefull in your kir. Duct Tape. I would wrap about 3 to 5 feet around your fishing kit tube. the tape would work great for first aid rap.taping the corners of your space blanket when used as a shelter. or just for all around repair if needed. Keep up the great work. yuor videos are very helpfull. Hamm336 p.s. what part of the U.S. are you in? thanks again Hamm336

[@fogg1231]

durrin the spring and summer blue gills will be at the edges of ponds and you can use a small flower as bait its kinda funny to do

[@PackRat556]

Thanks, I know that the foil is not the greatest thing to boil in, but it will serve the purpose. I guess a small mess tin would be much better. My pack has this type of mess kit. Thanks for watching.

[@exohead1]

I would add a GI field dressing to that first-aid setup. But other than that, nice kit :D

[@BrewMAJret]

I always kept a 'bag of tricks' in my car whenever I knew I was leaving town. I had a lot of the survival kit items, but I also kept Duct Tape :) Of course, fix a flat, jumper cables, air pump, rope, tools, drinking water... I think in addition to my 'bag of tricks', I may also, in the future, carry a fanny pack with PackRat556's ideas. thanks

[@summersong100]

picked up some great ideas, thanks for uploading! :)

[@KevinMeston]

Nice video! Quick question: where can I find the small and variable size plastic bags you use to organize your stuff (for example the small bags you use for your fishing items)?

[@nathanlief]

You could carry a few cotton balls and stick them in the end of the filter as a prefilter to possibly get a few more gallons. Also do not under estimate bleach 2-4 drops in a liter and 30 mins will kill just about everything. You can put bleach in those small breath drop bottles would treat 15 gallons of water. Bleach in a eye drop container would treat around 60 gallons. Very light option especially in a survival situation.

[@636675guy]

amazeing. i love the pack whered u get the little pack. Uncel Sam? btw u forgot to putt in a picture of ur family. once again a very nice kit

[@willrush1962]

My set up is almost identical down to the camilius knife what is the name/model of the pouch? Great video!

[@OLDCANNONBALL34]

Great kit mate

[@bigghoss762]

the fire steel and matches are good but why no lighter? a mini bic takes almost no space and is defiantly the easiest way to start a fire. in my camelback there's 3 bics 2 are in separate ziplock bags in different compartments then I have a fire steel as a backup.