Personal Survival Kits for your EDC or Bug Out Bag

[@VortymLichbane]

I took a slightly different approach. I bought a military surplus medic's pouch with 3 compartments. The largest holds a steel cup, 500ml kleen kanteen, diamond sharpening pen and a very simple first aid kit. One small compartment holds an altoid tin with tinder and a bic inside; a lanyard with firesteel, SAK, whistle and compass; and a headtorch which sits at the top. The other small compartment has a bandana, 50ft of paracord, gorilla tape and a simple sewing kit. The pouch has a belt loop and is possible to carry on a belt with 500ml of water but far more comfortable with the bottle removed. The idea with the lanyard is that you can hang it on your neck and have a firesteel, SAK, whistle and compass ready to hand while also reducing the risk of dropping and losing them. This kit lives in my vehicle and something from it gets used every week. Everything in it has been used at some point!

[@jhill4874]

My take on these kits is to solve two problems: (1) survive until you are found; (2) get found as quickly as possible. 1) Rule of 3's: 3 hours of exposure. That's the big one. Stay warm, stay cool. A decent space blanket works both ways. Also, be able to make fire. Next is water. You need to bring water with you. I've been in a number of search and rescue scenarios and where people got themselves in trouble is where there isn't any water available. 2) Again, fire. Make lots of smoke. Also, chem light, or flare. Whistle. Mirror.

[@GarouLady]

As a diabetic now I keep changing up my PSK. I try to keep a bit of sugar in mine, even just a small bit to keep my bloodsugar in a normal range. Totally loving the other items. You could even use a plastic freezer ziplock bag for a more frugal alternative.

[@johnlhigh]

Great idea. I have a small disposable salt from a fast food joint as well.

[@TheSkymech52]

My personal kit, I have folded aluminum foil, oven bags for cooking turkeys for water carriers, and I always superglue a match striker to the inside lid. But I like both kits to, going to add some of your stuff to my kit.

[@brbilheimer]

Great setups gentlemen. I would consider an anti diarrhea medicine to add to the kit. If, for some reason, your water treatment methods fail it could be a life saver

[@davidgaylord2035]

hahahahahahahahahaha

[@grasvard]

This is super important actuslly. Eating weird shit in the woods, this can really save you and let you be able to carry on. Takes no space and is super important. Surprised to not see it here

[@1cleblanc]

Charcoal using hard wood is supposed to work to help food poisoning and diarrhea.

[@suecollins3246]

You think amoebic dysentery is something to laugh about?

[@aeromech8563]

Awesome guys love seeing others kit been carrying a PSK for nearly 40 years now and it just keeps getting upgraded as my skills advance and my environment changes dragged mine through Africa, Asia, Australia's outback and Europe. Keep them vids coming Guys you rock 🤘

[@1cleblanc]

You helped me refine my fanny pack. I was able to shrink it down to less than 3 pounds. Less than to if I took my spare mag out. Thank you.

[@magoolew5131]

Starts at 6:30. You can thank me later. Go with a $50 instead. You might need a little bit more to get you out of trouble. Better safe than sorry. Don't use the Trioxane. It goes bad fast and it crumbles into nothing pretty fast. I never tried burning it after it turned to dust, but I understand it's not good even when it's solid.

[@robbabcock_]

I love survival kit videos! My AO is Montana and Idaho which requires different stuff than FL. Even in the hottest months of the summer here when it's 85 F in the day it can still get down near freezing at night at elevation (where I do all my camping, hiking and bushwhacking). A couple months ago I had to spend an unplanned night out in the mountains of northern Idaho with a pretty robust PSK and found even that large kit to be a bit lacking in warmth elements. I did have a robust fire kit and space blankets to make a reflective shelter and I was comfortable...but only while I kept the fire stoked. This required frequent trips to collect wood as I foolishly was wearing only jeans a T-shirt! Long story, but the point is that things don't go as planned. My PSK was about 12 lbs including two x 1 L Nalgenes but I'd have traded half my "survival gear" for a fleece jacket! With that I'd have been pretty comfortable even if the fire dipped pretty low. While I love these kinds of videos I'm not sold on really small kits. True, if you're using them in concert with proper clothing and some regular hiking or camping gear you're probably fine. But where I live you're probably better off at least going with a water bottle bag type kit (eg Maxpedition 12x5 with a couple small pouches attached). It's hard to beat a real water bottle- the small bags are better than nothing but nowhere near as good as a SS Nalgene or Kleen Kanteen. I know, I know...better the small kit on you than the big kit at base camp. Fair point. But better still a 10 lb kit you always have along that has useful, high quality gear. A few things I know make sure to have on me at all times in the woods: 1) At least one water bottle. SS or plastic, I'm not that picky. I have a filter and/or Aquatabs. 2) Decent knife & a good folding saw (I favor Silky but keep a Corona in my kit, nearly as good and more 'disposable') 3) A robust fire kit. 4) Cordage & T-Rex tape. 5) At least two space blankets and a sil-nylon tarp. The blankets can tear, and it's nice to have one for cover and one to lay on. 6) Headlamp, flashlight and spare batteries for both! 7) Lightweight gloves and a toque/beanie. 8) Poncho- the disposable at least, a decent one if I have room. 9) Small foam sit pad (that actually fits in my small pack). 10) Warming layer- this one isn't 100% settled yet. I recently picked up a Swagman Roll by Helikon-Tex. If my testing goes well it will ride in my dayhiker/PSK bag. Otherwise a fleece blanket, jacket, or small sleeping bag. Again, where I live it can hit freezing at night even in August. 11) Lastly I keep the "normal PSK stuff" that everyone has (eg a few meds, spare glasses, compass, mirror, Fresnel lens, etc). Great channel! I like your base kits but personally don't like to hit the "Big Woods" out here without more gear.

[@suecollins3246]

'To throw into your bag'. And when you get separated from your bag? Get a photographer's jacket - many pockets. Wear cargo pants - many pockets. Divide your stuff up amongst the many pockets.

[@suecollins3246]

Forgot to say - don't go anywhere suspect without the cargo pants/photographer's jacket.

[@rickybritton7212]

Rick Britton, Great 👍 review , Survival Dispatch Rocks. Sincerely Rick from Mo and God bless 🙏 you and your family's

[@stacysalinas22]

Thank you both for this great video! I wrote down the contents from both kits, I'm sure I'll morph one out of the mix. There are a few items from both I don't have yet, so I appreciate your compilation.

[@Justme-ok3bf]

There’s nothing I enjoy more than creating FAK’s, EDC’s and survival kits.

[@noahemerson8230]

The alt pods tin aspect would be a great kit to keep in a regular or back pocket (if you don’t wear cargo pants - i.e. someone who may have a specific dress code for work but still wants to have a kit of some kind on them). I’d agree they aren’t ideal but the best kit is the one you have on you

[@lynnkinsman2325]

Like your kits guys. Two more things you might want to include in your kits are: Benadryl tablets & packets of Manuka honey (good to apply to superficial wounds, as a cough suppressant, or as a ‘shot’ of energy)

[@mikesowder2597]

Idk if my like will show, dunno why KZbin is blocking likes, but excellent video. Very informative and entertaining as well. Well executed my new friends.

[@norm_sueb122]

Maybe add some coffee filters? Very light, great prefilters, TP, Fire, medical etc.

[@baileydillion9331]

Great info. I am just getting into the survival mode. I am doing this basically on my own, but with KZbin channels like yours. Thank you guys

[@Seven.Hills.Overlanding]

Good video! Don't forget to restock your kits!😉 All the best!

[@busybeavergirl]

the best thing would be one of the 5 dollar hand crack usb chargers for a phone. you got to cranck the heck out of em but they do work. ditch the snare wire and fishing kit and add the usb charger and cables. a working phone is a lifesaver

[@davidgaylord2035]

in Calif on MT Baldy 2 hikers (experienced) just got rescued after 5 days in the wilderness would like to know what they were carrying

[@shawnclay7802]

Love my stream light Nano. Got one on each key ring alongside a Swiss Army classic model knife.

[@bobketterer9119]

Have come a long way from the old Sucret tins we used to use.

[@marcrosbourgh9086]

An interesting idea for a show would be doing an unannounced “edc pocket dump” included wallet items and such of 3 or more contributors.

[@not-a-theist8251]

The blue cadet is sweet

[@PatrickDustman]

That was amazing. Not only entertaining, but also informative. SurvivalAustria

[@GeorgeD1975]

Man thank you :) I'm up in western Canada (Vancouver Island) I'm definitely in rock country lol but I love the fact you guys showed two different sizes of your kits. I do like the fanny pack idea the most

[@mikec.6460]

Never was interested in those but now i am, will be trying to make my own

[@johanbertilsson2213]

very nice kits, i have 3 different myself. A mini Altoid tin that i always carry in my pocket. A normal Altoid tin thats in my truck and a SAS survival kit that is in my backpack. All includes cutting tools a flashlight, water purification, fishing, only the size changes. In my SAS survivalkit i also carry some food and a small cookingpot. I also carry some kind of knife and a small multitool on my keychain and a Victorinox and a BIC lighter and a flashlight on me all times. The flashlight i can put on the bill of my cap and improvise a headlight.

[@ramoncarabajal5428]

Great kit guys.....i actually have the kit that John has,got mine from precision rifle supply and have tested mine out many times,have boiled water, cooked in the tin and have also used it as a digging instrument I keep it in my pack or on my chest rig....thing is you never know when.where you might need it...two is one.one is none....

[@presidentgateway]

When I heard you both have fishing kits, I immediately thought of being stuck in one place for a long time trying to catch a fish. And having to be right on the shore or even in the water, given the size of your stuff, where mishaps can happen. And you have to cook it. All of which means hassle and risk. And you probably won't catch anything anyway for all the energy and time wasted. In an emergency, a fishing kit addresses a need, food, that you can easily do without for a day or two. Put a sachet of honey and a piece of jerky in there, and that's as good as eating a small fish.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

BEST IDEA.. build a kit in your WALLET It should always be with you.

[@wickedmuffin76]

That would be a big wallet, or a small kit

[@Valkrie87]

The more of these videos I watch the more I understand chris's characters from the going home series lol great videos and great books

[@bigbunny8717]

i carry the ten essentials in a heavy duty ziplock bag + a mylar e-bivy & a mylar e-tent in another heavy duty ziplock bag , along with some food in another heavy duty ziplock bag , all of which goes into my pockets ,this will free up alot of room for a PSK , BOB or what ever !!! my tin is a very small pot & pan from a mess kit that fits in a cargo pocket ...... WHAT IS IN YOUR POCKETS ? ? ? ?

[@roadhandviking2741]

Great little kits. I'd add a chem light / glow stick. You can purchase small ones at any dollar store anc they dont take up much roon at all. Enjoyed the video

[@canadafree2087]

Depending on how far, it is often cheaper to mail than it is to pay the airline fee for checked baggage.

[@grannieannie1371]

Well I just finished my first Altoids tin kit and of course whilst it useful it's just not big enough so I'm going to have to upsize. But the main benefit I see is that it made me do a lot of thinking about what I need to survive. And I think that's the primary benefit. At the moment though I will make do with the Altoids tin plus a space blanket in a Ziploc bag cause well I have two pockets.

[@Hoonozit]

Yup have to rotate/restock items. Thumbs up.

[@davidgaylord2035]

plane goes down what will you have with you since what you need will be in a FEDEX box

[@texw4062]

I assume he'll get zipped up in a body bag. Besides, if you do fly with this stuff, you have to check it in your luggage, and in a crash, all that stuff is going to scatter beyond 10 miles. Maybe you're saying, remove the fishing gear and the knife and carry it in your pocket. So, ok, you're flying in a commercial airliner (because we're talking TSA is our restricter, so this scenario has to be commercial), jet requires 200 knots to begin to create lift. Only survivable crash is at take off because anything else would be too high and/or too fast to be able to survive. So a crosswind catches the jet during take off, the jet spins a couple of times breaching the fuselage. Now you're on a runway at a major airport and E.S. are on their way anyway. But MAYBE you somehow survived a remote location crash from 30,000ft. Let's just say you had your tray table up and your seat back in the full upright position (thanks Weird Al) and you somehow survived this crash. THEN you will have your emergency kit sans the knife and fishing gear. So then YES, that would be better than nothing and YES he will have been glad he didn't FEDEX his stuff. Then he will die.

[@robbabcock_]

@@texw4062 Depends on where you're flying and what you're on. Brush planes/float planes used in Canada, Alaska and the western states fly low and slow. It's very common to survive the initial crash. Sure, a jumbo is gonna be bad but a surprising amount of people survive them crashing (75% of crashes are on takeoff or landing).

[@jefferysullivan8923]

Possibly the most well thought out kits I've seen in a while

[@wirawhitebelt7364]

👍

[@dlighted8861]

What we are all dying to know is who made all those cut offs on the wall? 😀 That emergency head lamp is such a neat idea.

[@sharonfransen1191]

Shock cord bracelet? Can’t find that? What is it for. Did you make this? Breaks glass?

[@michaelgoains8001]

Chris, which pouch are you using to carry your PSK as part of your chest rig.

[@MrDaveS61]

Hey guys, great video. Question: Where can a person get the QOR shirts (multi-day use, repels sweat, no smell) you talked about on a previous video. Maybe a link? Thanks!

[@kan-zee]

6:35 The Contents of the Kits , begins 😎👍

[@edwinfeldman8231]

I've lived in Florida all my life, AND my daughter and myself are rock-skipping fools. Also, great vid.

[@Chubbbs117]

Great video I love gear reviews. Chris, how many different people from your family are characters in your books?

[@pisom4314]

LOL of course you would carry a fanny pack!!!! im still laughing about that!!!

[@davidgaylord2035]

why are fanny packs carried in the front to cover balls

[@johnreed6856]

Lil late viewing but I would suggest keeping some things like your medicine in if not one ziplock then some of the super small ziplocks

[@user41317]

This is Great ...the Bigger boy 's got a bigger toy box

[@mikee2482]

Esee makes the best pre made kit.

[@skittlemenow]

I always try to put at least one granola bar in a survival kit.

[@williamyoung369]

Yeah, #Blackscoutsurvival has a PSK & a TSK travel survival kit on their website. Thanks for the tips.

[@tonyporenshenko425]

Where do I even get ranger bands?

[@clintonmcnair5447]

Can you pureify water with iodine prep pad ?

[@johnlhigh]

Best Glide is a nice idea. Bought two and each of them the gasket falls off and is impossible to get it on correctly. Good overall video...

[@Chris-qg9rz]

Funny how everyones kit and outlook on their kit is different. I personally try and avoid too many things that can expire. How often do we go through to make sure nothing has expired?

[@Hoonozit]

I like y'all but i get frustrated. Four minutes of chit chat and "lets dive right in" Five minutes later still chatting no diving. Heyyy right at six minutes and a lid comes off. Sorry, I had to rant for a second. Back to the video.

[@gsusmakama]

I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to uncover freeze dried survival food try Franaar Spies Control Formula (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my neighbor got amazing results with it.

[@ericmurray3705]

Maybe add some super glue? For cuts and clothing repair?

[@zombiehunter0000]

Needles

[@grumpyoldphart7325]

Where did you get the mini blanket ?

[@kathys53]

I think it's the Dynarex blanket Lot #22288, which I carry.

[@joshuagonzales530]

Walmart flashlight review

[@paylaw6012]

What size are the batteries for the Nano light?

[@DanaGould0]

Just a quibble, but instead of a single twenty, a couple of fives and ten ones would be more practical (maybe even some quarters). It takes up only a little more space, but you might need to get a snack from a vending machine or maybe you're buying something from someone who doesn't have change.

[@thomtuck-bridge7425]

Where did you get the bracelet from

[@cssbain]

I was wondering the same thing...

[@savage_the_wild]

Look up Paracord Survival Bracelet and you can find several companies that make these.

[@evilfluff6634]

The survival blanket is it big a nuff? There is a video by flight chops it about survival after a force down or flight denied. One man and is friends almost die and the emergency blanket ripped on them in Canada it a good video I think it’s in two or three parts. And survival kits should be on your body you could do a video on what you would take as a force down pilot and a pilot down survival vest because sometimes the aircraft can go up in flames or down to the bottom of a lake. What it your take? Maybe a series of videos on type of areas and maybe a TSA approved as well? Just remember it would be you do have it if it’s not on your body. And you maybe hurt or not.

[@Dantick09]

Who would seriously choose to use a rock instead of a knife sharpener?

[@hellsbellspreparedness2722]

I have made plenty of edc survival kits but the the problem is keeping everything small. I carry a small edc survival kit and I know what’s in it. I also have a travel one that I can fly with and a heavy duty container for edc in a shtf scenario. With those three kits I’m in good shape for any emergency situation. Knowing what’s in them is important no matter if u make it or not. I recommend BSS survival kits if u are looking for simple survival kits. Most people put unnecessary items when they make there own. Just keep it simple and easy to use.

[@dennis7470]

Break the $20 into smaller bills, you may want to buy from others, not a store

[@benelleliv8572]

No cyanide tablet? Just in case!

[@backwoodsbushcraftnsurvival]

Where at in Florida are you guys

[@justincase2071]

Misspelled thumbnail - "SURVIVLAL"

[@richardstewart1955]

Water but no food or energy supplements!

[@papageek7803]

Some may laugh at this item I have in my kit but I keep 2-4 none lubricated condoms as a means for water collection and also if I injured a finger or two and needed to keep the wound clean and dry,those are just a couple ideas for their use so people can laugh if they want to but it's not funny if it works.

[@grasvard]

have you tried it? Military used to recomend condoms before (They hold a lot of water) but in my experience, a bag is better bc its hard to get the water in to the condom. With a bag, you can easily scope out of a lake, but that dont work with a condom (as easily)

[@papageek7803]

I have a bag also but I also have other means of collecting water,yes being prior service I have tried it,I also stated I use them for other functions as well other that water collection.

[@grasvard]

@@papageek7803 No worries, I always carry one for other uses as well. :P For water its not the best thought in my opinion

[@biologistjim4905]

It is spelled “survival”

[@fentonpettigrew2928]

2 and a half minutes in and you've bored me, gave up watching.

[@kccleary9202]

First 6 minutes dedicated to the fact that we should keep things in a container, wow, who would have ever thought of that!...... I sure hope that the rest of the video was a little more informative, boredom set in , I had to eject.

[@shawnb1287]

Bust that $20 down this day and age not nany people carry cash so you would have problems lets say at a soda/vending machine or paying for public transportation (exact change only on the bus) or any number of things

[@desertreaper2769]

Whaaaaat you guys dont like to form and fire a clay pot during a survival situation.....metal containers pppppppphhhh pussy's lol. Great video guys always helpful and entertaining!

[@yakfishin4912]

these kits are so cute. just enough incase you cant find your way from the back yard to the porch. why do channels like this try to build the smallest kits possible that have NO practical use whatsoever. folks do not try to mimic kits like this. build real and practical kits. your life might depend on it.