5 Piece Minimalist Military Survival Kit Bushcraft Skills!

[@gatocles99]

You are the first and only survival instructor I have seen that actually cleared the ground under and around the fire area to prevent forest fires. All the frauds just build a fire directly on dry leaf litter and then told me that they were "experts", so it was OK for them to do that, when I pointed out their glaring lack of basic woodcraft knowledge. So, kudos to you.

[@MrGitpicker]

If you are truly in a survival situation wouldnt setting the woods on fire increase your chances for being found?

[@gatocles99]

@@MrGitpicker You got me there...

[@mountaineer5596]

Your videos are my most respected source of outdoor skills. Thank you.

[@davidpalmer9091]

My wife and I just talked about how much we enjoy your videos. You always cover a lot of information and do a very good job explaining it! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next one!

[@scotts7009]

Once again you have shown us how to take what we have in our kits and think outside the box to improvise field expedient survival solutions.OUTSTANDING.

[@Marcus_Cordeiro]

The most functional, realistic and incredibly sensible video about surviving with minimal equipment... The compass is genius! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it definitely saves lives.

[@mrwdpkr5851]

I like the minimal gear videos . It's impressive how useful that tiny half moon pouch from your previous video can be . Keep'em coming , Major .

[@nelsonward7981]

Toss the Mora and get a more substantial knife like a Boker or Gerber LMF or Prodigy.

[@thatguywiththechainsaws]

@@nelsonward7981 Boker uses 440 steel which is brittle and hard to sharpen and gerber uses 420HC which is a really shitty steel that mora is better than most of the knifes of both brands

[@gregpenny4384]

@@nelsonward7981 Some of my Mora's are 55 years old and you can shave with them.

[@nelsonward7981]

Try batoning wood with a Mora... You basically have a kitchen paring knife, sharp yes, but much too small to do anything a folder won't do. The large Gerber or Bokker will sharpen just fine if you know how to actually sharpen a knife. Most anything a Mora will do, my CRKT folder will do, hell, the knives from my Leatherman Charge will do and you should be carrying BOTH everywhere you go. Sorry guys, Moras are grossly overrated. Good video but you should be carrying much more EDC every day anyway. Y'all act like you don't have pockets and I'm sure you carry much more in them.

[@thatguywiththechainsaws]

@@nelsonward7981 i have a mora and it holds up just fine batoning wood which i have broken folders with also the edge holds up better than a 440 or a 420hc edit: i forgot to add that knife sharpenability doesnt depend on skill it depends on steel quality and hardness so what you are saying makes no sense

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

50 years ago in the Boy Scouts, we would take a box of matches, wrap it with a ton of tinfoil, then wrap it with a ton of string, and then dip it in wax. 1) dry matches 2) tin foil, you could string up strips of it near a fire at night or breeze during the day to signal for help.👍

[@lukasmakarios4998]

Or, if your foil was big enough, you could bake a fish in the coals of your fire. String always comes in handy for everything.

[@L0neW0lfMindset-escap3]

this is the first time im seeing this dude, ive been watching the video for 5 seconds and im already invested, the voice alone makes me proud to go into battle with him

[@poisonpony1]

Very much appreciate how you include everything from basic to advanced survival techniques. As well as the way you present them in a clear understandable way.

[@peterott9162]

The minimalist videos are awesome to watch. It's just astounding what one can do with the very bare minimum, and with knowledge and training of course. Great content Andrew!!!

[@colonelwoods5950]

well done. Key items to have, shelter, fire, water procurement, improvised natural medicine. Nice.

[@gimponatrip425]

You just proved that the most important thing you can take out in any situation is knowledge

[@DSWL_]

easily the best and most informative survival channel by far

[@ClintHollingsworth]

I love how you can take familiar concepts and put a new spin on them.

[@barrylucas8679]

You have a gift, you're a teacher natural born, as we say in iowa. Wonderful content presented succinctly and with confidence. Thankyou.

[@hokudadog7637]

THANK YOU the black walnut demo was fantastic. Hygiene is not talked about much in other channels, i like your no-nonsense approach

[@Uhnonuhmous]

Now this is my kind of vid. Minimalist, Ooorah! Can't top the best Major. Thanks BRAVO ZULU

[@Nunya9876]

Knowledge and skills are the most valuable and important things! If you have those, you can pretty much survive almost anything and anywhere! 👍

[@ramshacklewizard]

Smokeless method with the casualty blanket is the Hot Rock Ring. To maximize warmth with minimal available fuel, build a fire ring, once piping hot scatter the coals about, flip a flat stone into the center to sit on and spread the blanket around, OR move the hot rocks to the area you're going to hunker down on. Works nicely in these Canadian winters. No need to tuck them into clothing, the ambient temps reflect off the casualty blanket well. Similar to a 17th century bed warmer ^_^

[@MikeMitchellishere]

I've used this method since I was a teen. There are plenty of mistakes you can make, like getting the stones too hot and placing them directly on the ground but once you learn the best ways of using hot stones, being cold is a choice.

[@ramshacklewizard]

@@MikeMitchellishere yeah there's definitely a learning curve to it!

[@dimaonischenko2927]

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[@jonbroadsword7572]

I always learn something by watching your videos and the visual instruction really helps to lock it in. An example of this is the Black Walnut hulls made into an iodine wash. I often see them on the ground while hiking in the woods and now I know more than trying not to twist my ankle on them. Something new for the survival knowledge first aid kit. Thank You.

[@elric68]

Great video on basic kit!!! Items easily tossed in a day pack or stored in the trunk of vehicle. Great lesson on the emergency shelter and heat source, not often covered by many nowadays. Congratulations on the sub milestone, well earned Ranger! Keep up the Fire!!!

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

You can use Black Walnut as an improvised camouflage paint too, so long as you don't mind it taking a week or more to go away. It works like henna and dyes the skin deeply. A big advantage is that it dyes skin rather than covering it so it doesn't block pores and melt off your skin.

[@Ensensu2]

Can you tattoo with it if you want something more permanent?

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

@@Ensensu2 It works like Henna. I don't know if you could use it like an injectable ink.

[@andreasfett7951]

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[@LynnJynh9315]

Indeed. The Rhodesians used it during the war to infiltrate enemy camps......

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

@@LynnJynh9315 That I never heard of and I'd have to look.

[@zackedwards7803]

How does this vid only have 13 likes???? Cmon guys give this man a thumbs up...every single video you learn something new.

[@cameronscott5661]

My favorite moment was creating a 3D image out of a 2D surface. The drone footage really captured how effective this can be. Nicely done!

[@rodneyconner3373]

Great video brother. The minimalist idea is something I think a lot about. I'm wanting to teach this to my grandchildren to give them an advantage should they ever be caught in the forrest alone. I very much appreciate the knowledge you share. Though I feel quite capable in what I've learned over the past 70 years there's always more I can pick up from people like you. Thank you, Rod Conner.

[@chriskourliourod1651]

You’ve touched upon a very important life lesson: always be a student. There is NO “having it all figured out.” Trouble seems to find the know-it-alls the most.

[@radudan9589]

Great job about the improvised compass, also explanation for building up electrons at the tip of the knife after sharpening! Chaining every action you do in a survival scenario, impressive!

[@dbchillin7747]

It's awesome to see primitive basic survival skills this should be mandatory for young boys and men in school

[@roxannevan1503]

Should be taught to all humans. Never know who will get lost on a hike or need to get home from a distance longer than a day.

[@kaiboy1116]

OMG!! The improv compass was just brilliant. Thankyou

[@seanchasty301]

Bought Ranger handbook TC3-21-76, still want to thank you for making these KZbin films.

[@KirstenBayes]

Excellent as ever, good knowledge to be getting out while the weather is grim.

[@carlstanoyevic3070]

Thank you for this video. I always think of getting stranded as I’m a long distance truck driver. When the weather thinks about getting ugly I prepared for the worst Cary food extra clothes and blankets.

[@YetAnotherJohnDoe1776]

I never fail to learn something from your videos. Thank you for bringing this to us! 😊

[@BerbagaiCara89]

For America little smoking little Drinking yeahh...

[@Medictrent]

Great video! I have never heard of the walnut husk as a medical treatment. Thanks for the info.

[@greekveteran2715]

No1: Water/Food No2: Shelter/Clothing No3: Fire No4: Tools N05: My sketchbook and a pencil LOL Steel Water Canteen, a snack, Clothes and a Poncho with it's liner, a lighter and a multitool. Those are my must haves, whenever I live home, for more than

[@omargarcia517]

This is the best and only survival kit you need to survive.

[@Mike-kr9ys]

An excellent video! A clear demonstration of the "Not the kit, but the knowledge" philosophy.

[@ronaldmclaughlin255]

Simple, useful, elegant and timely.

[@lyndaniel3369]

I second that comment made by gatocles99 about clearing the ground to prevent forest fires. Even if it looks like someone did that, if they don't call attention to that detail, most people wouldn't think about a fire starting and spreading when no one is around. I actually had a "casualty blanket" that was called a space blanket. Unfortunately, it disappeared during one of our many moves (military family). My grandfather was in the Cavalry at Fort Riley, KS teaching recruits (mules and horses). He often said, "Close enough for government work". Thanks for reminding me of that phrase. I've had concussions so my memory's not as good as it used to be. I'm taking notes, so hopefully I'll remember this when I need it. Thanks for the video!

[@Frank-ge4ms]

Thank you, your sharing will save lives in the future.

[@JFW1]

By far the best survival channel on KZbin

[@prosdad6438]

Great video! Didn't know that about black walnut husks being iodine rich...another point would be that squirrels love those trees so it would be a viable hunting spot to stake out in a survival situation. Thanks again!

[@docmacg6315]

I learned a lot. The shemah is a 6th item great to have for carrying the items. Thank you for the video.

[@frankyturrizo4240]

I've watched this a bunch of times to relax .

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Andrew. Thank you once again for spot on information. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@dancinump6625]

You always have information I feel like no one else is putting out. That iodine wash method was fantastic!

[@markkoehler5110]

That magnetized knife tip is something I did not know! Excellent video! I learned something new! Thank you!

[@CeriMullins-nq3mc]

Interesting video Andy, thank you for taking the time to show us.

[@dammitdan106]

Most professional survival videos on YT. Congrats on 100K silver award.

[@crusader.survivor]

Always great and thankful to see your instructional videos!

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Great to have the refresher on all of those finer points of the minimalist kit. Like the iodine wash. That's new knowledge to me about the valuable tree, Black Walnut. Cool stuff.

[@randymicallef3545]

I didn't know the one about black walnut, very helpful thanks for sharing.

[@johanedenberg3533]

Excellent video Andrew. That kind of kit I am "working on" to always bring into the woods and hikes. Basically that covers what you absolutely need. 🙂

[@deanallen8450]

Those are some high speed glasses.

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

The black walnut iodine wash was something I did not know . Thanks for sharing.

[@magillagorilla1]

Thanks Drew. I really look forward to the next one. God bless

[@OPSTuT]

Love it. I love simple quick little Videos like this that show ton had to use the smallest amount of kit. Never know what you’ll have in a sitch

[@saritaford3667]

Your knowledge is so impressive! But even better is how you're able to teach these concepts. Great job as usual, Andrew!!!

[@incognitocamo1439]

@6:30 For warming your improvised shelter the Dakota fire pit is an additional method that can also be added to the list of practical uses for the DFP. As long as you make sure the hole is deep enough and you keep the fire small which doesn't need to be big anyway, keep the air intake hole on the outside of your tarp/poncho/wool blanket etc. and you're good to go. However, smoke inhalation like you mentioned with the fat-wood method would be a prime issue to account for.

[@event8521]

Looks like the basic 5 C's to me. =) 👍 Cutting, Cordage, Combustion, Container & Coverage.

[@lukasmakarios4998]

You got that right. Nothing new here, except the walnuts.

[@markellis6101]

This was literally one of the most informative videos I have seen on survival. Thanks for the work and knowledge.

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Andrew, greeting from Australia, thankyou for your time to make these videos.

[@neitzsche5150]

Drew, you are the OG of Bushcraft survival!

[@travisodr6393]

Poncho and a can of sterno got me through many a FTX during winters in Europe.

[@timwilligar2525]

Down and dirty! Just the way I like em! All the info while I'm on my break. Keep em coming!

[@Sworddove]

Quick tip. If you carry a pair of baby sox in there, it will make a nice filter when you put it over the opening of the canteen when gathering water. Less contaminants when boiling it and you don't have to worry about particles.

[@mikerivera4777]

Always great to see your videos. Always something new to learn when it comes down to survival with just 5 or 7 simple items. Keep up the great work.

[@mikewilliams1921]

Extremely interesting and useful information . I appreciate your efforts to teach bushcraft and survival. I’ve got 4-5 of your older videos to watch and I’ll have caught up to present time. Outstanding job.

[@socalautisticman1975]

Educational for especially for people who may one day be forced to bug out if disaster hits and can't afford many preps

[@yourgodsisspeakingtoyouher4284]

Well stated. It doesn’t matter how much gear you have, or how new age, or expensive your toys are. Experience, real-life, hands-on training, proper practice, and a calm, pre-determined mind will always outlast any supplies others might have. Firearms need ammo, heavy bulky, valuable ammo. Do you think there will always commercial ammo available? There will always be more bad people/zombies than all the ammo you can possible store or stash. Learn to identify minerals to make black powder, traps for animals or enemies, broken rock cutting tools, war clubs, 😊and digging sticks. No one ever prepares for every eventuality. The list of possible, probable, or most likely to happen, catastrophes would circumnavigate the globe Build the skill sets you do not already possess. Navigation, field first aid including gaping wound closures, creating fire with whatever is available around you, not a match, lighter or ferro rod. Locating, identifying, and Harvesting food, by fishing, hunting, gathering, even growing. Emergency Shelter building in all climates and environments. Improvised weaponry for defense and hunting. Want to take it all the way? Start with packing the kitchen sink and hike to a undetermined camp site. . By the end of the first day using pedestrian locomotion, ,you will gladly get rid of 75% of your gear. Get to the other end of the spectrum, the one that most never even view, is to thrive in the wild with nothing but what ever you have on you at any given moment. Take yourself and start wilderness hiking. How many days and nights? Keep copious records of errors, forgotten or never had skills, observations, and epiphanies. Most start where they feel comfortable. Get out of your comfort zone! Forget a fire starter, don’t bring a knife, find natural water source. Or you can cheat as I do. I bring a knife.

[@GregoryEReule]

The black walnut iodide is very nice to know, thank you very much! Very close to one of the best tips I've ever seen.

[@jesseherbert2585]

This is what I told my brother when sharing this link: "Hey bro, check out his DIY iodine disinfectant from black walnut husks. I knew from Arthur Haines that the bark of sumac was an option, but iodine is my number one go to for all cuts/scrapes (just used some today). This guy's videos are legit."

[@donnywilkes6417]

The black walnut trick is useful knowledge that i did not know.

[@winfieldagonoy]

Congratulations on having 100K Subscribers on your channel. My respects to you. Thank you very much for this outstanding video that enabled everyone to learn survival skills that they can use.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Thank you, Andrew.

[@tolik5929]

Two things I would add , one is a relatively new item , the other is if your going to out there awhile . 1. The Army 5qt collapsable bladder canteen , folds up into nothing . I think they are also called " The Vietnam jungle " canteen . They have a nice pouch/case , were issued in Vietnam , and I believe , last issued in the 1990's sometime , before camelbacks came out . So there are still several out there new , but are drying up . 1 qt is not enough . 2. Octagonal ferro rod . no smaller than 1/2 x 6 inch . This is a fairly new item to hit the market . You wouldnt think that octagon would make any difference , but it sure does ! Once you use one , you wont go back to the round again .

[@tolik5929]

By the way , if anybody out these gets one of the canteens used , and the cap leaks , no worries ! Just go pick up a garden hose repair gasket , fits perfectly , problem solved , and dirt cheap .

[@maxpinson5002]

The last 2 of those canteens I had were just old, and crumbled into pieces the last time I tried to use them. I sure did like them though

[@lukasmakarios4998]

Scrape your round ferro rod on one side long enough and you have a flat side. Do this 8 times (when you do need to light a fire) and you'll have an octagonal rod. 🙂👍Everything gets better with practice. BTW, if you scrape all your corners, you're going to have a round rod.

[@tolik5929]

@@lukasmakarios4998 Do this eight times with an octagonal rod , then you have a round one ..............then you give it away to sombody starting out . Waste not , want not . Personally , I use a cigarette lighter , faster , easier , etc. Not that I dont know how to use a ferro rod , always have it as a back up ....that , and a mag bar.........work smarter , not harder . Same is true in the bush , as in the work place . Why cut down a bunch of logs to roll a heavy load , when you have a fork lift sitting near by ? But you and I both know people , who will cut down logs anyway . Thats on them , not us . By the time THEY finish fussing around with all their bullshit . We are done , and have been already relaxing ......probably for a long time before they do . 😁

[@tolik5929]

@@maxpinson5002 I hear ya man . I had one of those crack from long term storage , after I got it . A coworker suggested I get silicon oil , and rub it all over the bladder . I tried that with other ones , and it seems to work . It sort of " rehydrates " the plastic .

[@Mike-mn8wy]

Learned something new today...again! Did not know that about Black Walnuts! Thanks for the info👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnwinchell1029]

Excellent demonstration. I learned some new skills.

[@bawbnottheowldbawb7558]

It's things like this that always amuse me. Whenever I went to an Army school, there was always ONE guy who would say, "Well everyone's primary MOS is Infantry..." A day or so later the Pac Puke would find out that they were sorely unskilled in their "primary MOS"... I participated in "Team Spirit" in 1988 with some guys from the 2/75th out of Lewis I served along side of the 1/75th in Salerno back in 2006. I always learned something new. You folks don't mess around! Rangers lead the way! Honestly when before you did the floating needle, I though you were just going to do the "watch" method... Maybe another video? Great video BTW.

[@brandyhouston2105]

Hopefully, your never in a real world survival mess. And, hopefully your carrying this minimal kit along with the knowledge to survive with or without an injury. Also, the will to survive needs to be as strong or stronger than ole' Hugh Glass. Thanks for making the video.

[@samuelmorrlson9005]

I'm bringing candles from now on when I go on my excursions. Jotted the walnut iodine info in my notebook for later. Still the best.

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

I heard supper in the background when I had the candle in the blanket. Nothing like fire roasted goose. Enjoyed the video. I have a kit like this and have gone out with it 5 times. It's challenging but very self rewarding. Unyielding experience. Love the video. Great job. Rangers clear the way Charles

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

I always learn new things from you videos..thank you Andrew. Stay safe

[@plso6439]

Спасибо, полезно вспомнить основы выживания на природе.

[@BerbagaiCara89]

Horosho Spasibo Kamerad

[@darrensmall4313]

Definitely a good reason to keep at least those items as an EDC if you can. Thanks for the ideas now time to go out and practice.

[@edwardharrington678]

That was really good and I especially liked the way you turned the pin into a compass.Amazing.

[@fabiobaso]

Congratulations for the 100k subscribers, you definitely deserve them, keep going

[@docdoc4129]

Wow I've been here since about 200. Incredible

[@fabiobaso]

@@docdoc4129 I'm only here from about 64k, you surely know more about this channel history

[@docdoc4129]

@@fabiobaso I wasn't paying attention to the growth is all. I'm no badge displayed any longer. Lol. Welcome aboard bud. I was stationed at Ft Benning, where RTB is so the advanced training he has is invaluable.

[@mrmicro22]

03:57 glad Batman is cross training in the wilderness. Great video.

[@Robert32571]

Je suis vraiment chanceux d'avoir fait ta connaissance. Je me régale avec tes leçons. Respect ! MERCI

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Very good, you see a lot of these videos they mostly have much to much kit they need to cary. This one is about right keep it simple just the essentials.

[@memathews]

Solid guidance on using a simple few items everyone can carry, especially the day-hikers in my area. Thanks for the training! Very cool that the black walnuts can be used to create an iodine tincture. We don't have black walnut tree in our mountain forests, but we do have fir sap that has similar properties for use on cuts, abrasions, and other minor issues.

[@jamesanderson9855]

Excellent info, for an oldster who lived in the woods when she was a youngster.❤

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for another Great Video on mini gear. Very cool with the black walnut learned something new with that. So thank you!!!

[@capaopintado5111]

Great suggestions. Every day I learn a little for my trips to nature...

[@davidlee8551]

EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION LS ! Thanks.

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk4518]

Great info thanks for sharing.

[@tracycannaday1406]

Love your presentation of the 5c's

[@docdoc4129]

Cardinal N/S hack is a gem. Thanks!

[@bsherman8236]

I like how you actually use the stuff irl

[@michaeldunwoody3629]

Great content! Reminds me of SV83, but with a lot of great updates to tools, methods, and approaches. The best part is, I can learn with from these videos without being in the mud and ice😁😅👍. When I did the training, I wound up with frostbite on my toes and fingers.... now I just wind up with glazed donut sugar on my fingers and warm socks on my toes.

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Great video Andrew keep'em coming bud. Stay safe and be well brother. 👊😎🤙🍻🇺🇸

[@Icarus477]

The needle compass method is outstanding info. Nice video

[@markpoore3260]

Awesome as always Andrew congrats on 100000 subs