How to Make an Advanced Survival Kit!

[@suzibikerbabe8073]

I dehydrate veg (onions, carrots, mushrooms, grilled eggplant, tomato slices, bell peppers, etc) and add powdered beef and spices then vacuum bag them. Very tasty, very lightweight, and all that's needed is hot water. But, its tasty enough to eat without water. And, extremely inexpensive.

[@reggiebrown4911]

✔️

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Nice.

[@jasonmashburn1280]

Suzi, is there a certain amount of beef powder you put on? Never thought of this but sounds awesome! Me and my wife are working on dehydrated meals from Kevin outdoors channel.

[@suzibikerbabe8073]

@@jasonmashburn1280 I tend to eyeball things but my eyeball did spy 1 c of the dry veg mix with 1 TB of the beef powder. Don't forget salt and pepper and I also add granulated garlic (like powder but with larger crystals). Add any other dried herb you like. I added parsley, ginger, and a smidgen of anis to give the illusion of sausage in the background. I've also added tomato podwer and crumbled leaves dehydrated kale but spinach or swiss chard (or all!) fill out the soup nicely. I've also used broken bits of angel hair pasta and they soften in the hot water with the rest. I'm going to try the vermicelli rice noodles, broken, next time. Dehydrated food is so nice. I'm about to try both dehydrated mashed potatoes and hash browns, the former should be just like instant you can buy (and when I can get my hands on powdered butter that will go into the vacuum bag along with s & p and powdered milk .. should be a tasty mashed with just hot water). So many things to try and variations on them. In the dehydrator now is a pumpkin pie mash that I hope to turn into a 'sugar'.

[@jasonmashburn1280]

@@suzibikerbabe8073 just be careful when dehydrating powder with your food, I have heard some people say the granules can get sucked into the vacuum on your sealing and damage it. That soup sounds awesome! Kinda like meals in a jar only in a bag! I'm a OTR truck driver so I'm wanting to be able to make stuff at home to bring out with me. You will go though hundreds of dollars a week eating at truck stops.

[@قناةلنشرالخير-ص3ل]

For those who are wondering what does the “X X X” mean and why he is using it to signal for help, The international emergency sign for distress is three of any signal: three shots, three blasts on a whistle, three flashes with a mirror, or three fires evenly spaced. If you're near an open space, walk an X in the snow, grass, or sand. Make it as large as possible so that it can be seen easily from the air.

[@howerpower-gaming27]

Or a fan of adult entertainment, sorry for the dad joke ;)

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

Thank you! I was just wondering about this in the past couple days. I knew 3X had something to do with rescue/help but was wondering what exactly the protocol or standard was. This is really helpful information!

[@suzibikerbabe8073]

I always sneeze three times. Shame it never had rescue guys come to my aid.

[@Rudolfucius]

XXXL so Danger close to death Large ?

[@randallloomis4756]

I would use SOS, rather then 3 XXX's...sounds like porn.

[@rembrandtshadows]

One of the best videos of its kind. Presenter is excellent, well-spoken, clear, concise and with examples as out takes. Not over half an hour.

[@andypeterson1675]

Nicely done. I appreciate all the effort to edit-in the individual items in actual use. Keep up the awesome work!

[@Zeppelinfaktor]

I really like the DIYness of this whole thing. Heck, more than half of the items you can get at the hardware store or are laying around the house. It really leaves no excuse not to make one!

[@monkeyfistsurvival4207]

Sometimes it takes some type of crisis to realize we have what we need. Some decisions can only be made when one suffers. Sorry. Didn't mean to read too much into this. Lol

[@tleechapman6991]

Try shock cord through the grommets instead of paracord. Keeps it tight but moves a little in wind, less chances of tearing out a grommets.

[@latetodagame1892]

Smart!

[@springbloom5940]

Tieout to flexible anchors like tree branches and saplings and flexible stakes made from them.

[@Wopayne]

I like bungees! Maintains tension and no fancy knots!

[@usernamemykel]

@@Wopayne Bungees = shock cord

[@rossg4788]

Great info. As a Medic, I recommend everyone switch to a vented chest seal. We switched away from the occlusive to prevent a tension pneumothorax from penetrating trauma to the chest, which is the 2nd leading killer on the battlefield. Liked the blow out kit. Subbed

[@rembrandtshadows]

what brand of medical shears do you prefer? I find the taiwanese ones are much better than the chinese ones.

[@danadancu1370]

One of the best videos of its kind. Presenter is excellent, well-spoken, clear, concise and with examples as out takes. Not over half an hour.

[@drcsep]

By far the best survival kit I have watched. I’m saving as a reference/ educative video. Gracias 🙏🏻 🎄 Feliz Navidad

[@unknownwarrior6626]

Dude after watching gray bearded green beret, corporals corner and do own. You own this subject. The modifications you make to the shelters and the exact same knife and sheath I own ... is outstanding. I fish mountain streams. For Brook trout am gone for max 3 days in the wildness. Excellent advice. Big thumbs up. And I’m going to make up the blow out kit. Today

[@UCBoxer]

I feel like you were an instructor at some point. Everything is very straight forward, easy to understand and easy to remember. Amazing video!!!

[@fnfal9216]

Hes just a soldier, he’s straight and direct

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

From what I gather he is studying to become an instructor through the Pathfinder school right now. For all the reasons you point out and because he is so humble and down to earth, he will be an excellent one!

[@susanp.collins7834]

​@@user-bh3ew6ii4gHe passed!

[@dphill96]

Dude, you've been making some great videos lately... keep up the great work.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you! I’ll do my best!

[@charlestonbrown148]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft you are excellent right to the point, great stuff sucess to you

[@cantstartafire]

Great tips, my son and I are setting up his mora in a few min. Only thing I had to add was a mini bottle of bourbon and a cigar in a metal tube, cheers!

[@kylewilkinson6975]

Bourbon and cigars are at top of survival lists... In my opinion.

[@michaelryan226]

​@@kylewilkinson6975GREAT FIRE STARTING AND EXTENINGING LOL

[@mikebingham7189]

Overall, well done! I’ve been in the military, a backpacker, emergency department RN and student of survival/preparedness. I’ve read, seen and have taken courses on this topic and yours in little time was one of the best instructions. Demonstrating the “super shelter” may have been an added touch.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Check out my Hunter Survival Overnight and see the super shelter in action! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y16WYYWkaNNqaq8

[@bilakos1987]

Great tips! For your Bic lighter, make one of the flame guard holes a little wider with a screwdriver or something, and put a split ring through it, and put a carabiner on it. You can now attach it to anything. Tether it with a small chain to your belt/pack so it stays on you if it drops out of a pocket.

[@cindyjean3208]

In these unsettled times, I am trying to learn survival basics for many scenarios... one never knows the future... I just happened to find your site... Very intelligently done... with good thoughts and explanations... Must admit, that smile of yours is an added bonus😊

[@courtneymoran3759]

Me too! Now I'm like "I need to prepare, jic. As a former Girl Scout, I am shamed. I hope they don't take back any of the plethora of patches! Haha! I think we have the entire store(pre-internet, catalogs -loved them then,love them now(esp.the randoms that my Grammy,troop leader thrice,+lifelong Scout-4real-she was and could do any+everything like no other and make it look easy. Did I mention she was an educator retiring after 40yrs+then took over family bakery4another40!!! None of which, clearly, were4the$...She finally retired on 1/1+died on 4/1. 3mths. "Ucant take it w/u!" #Fact

[@CuriousDils]

O don’t worry Cindy in unsettled times if shit really hit the fan. You’d be the first to go. 😆

[@nancygreggpasiecznik4673]

@@CuriousDils Your comment is totally uncalled for.

[@rustyyates421]

Awesome ! The only thing I would add is a sharpener for the knife and saw and of course enough skill to at least get a working edge .

[@latetodagame1892]

Real men just use a rock!💪🏽🤣

[@MrWmburr7]

Great video, Ranger! Another way of modding your lighter is to wrap it with a layer or two of Humboldt hemp-wick. By lighting the beeswax infused hemp-wick, you not only extend the usefulness of your lighter but preserve precious lighter fluid as well. Millions of smokers can't be wrong. :-)

[@samaritan0053]

Rangers lead the way! I actually paused this video Until I could read it.. before you wrote it... I thought it might be on the test. 🤣 and never stop talking about that sewing kit... it's too perfect I've been telling It on the Mountain! Excellent video sir till next time standing by!

[@scottengh1175]

Like your proficiency and authority of skills. My military experience and training was submarine navigation.

[@NickFrom1228]

Very good. To the point, no fluff and practical.

[@lenmink6893]

Great teaching and a usable blend of knowledge from many disciplines. Your military perspective and ‘in the field ‘real life experience makes each video subject “CAUGHT” and not just “TAUGHT” I’m a retired Navy Corpsman and can’t stress enough the need for our fellow outdoor enthusiasts to get excellent training and modern life saving gear. Carry on ,ANDREW. JOB “well done!” LEN MINK

[@cdp200442]

Two suggestions. 1st get a wide mouth canteen made of stainless steel with steel cap 2nd get a five pack of bic lighters .. cheap but effective ,store in ziplock bags.

[@muzzlethumper]

When I walk all day and sleep on the ground all night It pays to take a couple extra-strength Tylenol with your morning coffee.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Or a night cap!

[@stevenmiller5999]

Thats hilarious

[@bmphil3400]

I was told to make sure you are good and hydrated before taking painkillers because dehydration can cause alot of aches and pains. If you just mask the pain with painkillers without addressing the underlying cause.

[@unixpro2]

Very useful video! I especially liked your upgrades to the basic kit. Even tricked out, it appears to be easily carried in a good backpack

[@SurvivalistChick]

I thought I knew a lot about survival and bushcrafty activities (about 20% real-life experience and 80% research), but I always learn something in your videos. In this one, I was impressed with your idea of the knife loop. I've never understood dangling sheaths. I thought no way do I want my knife flopping around; that would drive me crazy. But I have that same Mora knife (who doesn't? lol) and it never occurred to me to add a loop, even though I have, in fact, caught it on limbs a few times. Such a SIMPLE but brilliant way to save your sheath! Also, the rubber around the handle so it doesn't fall out! It never occurred to me that the knife would fall out. It seems to hold rather tight. But you never know what can happen out there. Thanks again for sharing your experience and wisdom! And "We're practically blood relatives by now" cracked me up.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@Joshuajbai]

Great job. Covering not just how to stay alive but also a comprehensive amount of things to help you get rescued!

[@monkeyfistsurvival4207]

Agreed.

[@mazepa-slavaukrayini932]

Superbly knowledgeable, real world experienced and incredibly articulate. One of the very best survivalist channels on UTube!!

[@charlesborum3910]

Great Video I love watching your videos. X US Army Infantry. Went through Jungle Warfare school in Panama.

[@michaelangelo6947]

Great job soldier. :-). I wasn't a Ranger, but my squad supported the 1/75th back in 83-85. There's a survival filter for purifying water that's much smaller; can process 1000 gallons.

[@nurseactual]

Im a nurse and I tend to overpack my med kits lol. Thank you sir for this instructional aid for a high speed low drag kit. Rangers lead the way!

[@craigmooring2091]

Should mention the danger ☠ of trying to relieve tension pneumothorax with that device if you haven't been properly trained😷.

[@superjeffstanton]

Tell us about it bro

[@sanctusreiki2663]

What about adding a good pair of gloves to your bolt bag or survival kit?

[@kevineffinger9296]

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS PARTICULAR VIDEO AS WELL AS THIS BEING THE FIRST VIDEO I'VE EVER WATCHED FROM RANGER SURVIVAL AND FIELD CRAFT. THANK YOU FOR THE EDUCATION.

[@frugalmum7943]

Love the editing on this 👍

[@HiddeneyeInc]

My brothers retired Army. He uses an Lbv as a survival vest now a days when he goes out camping and such. One of the pockets he has the same blowout kit but also has an airway opener as well as a sam splint. I think he just transferent the newer IFAK over to the pouch.

[@anthonytoth1495]

Great vid . My canteen cup is 30 years old . I use it every day .

[@billsmith6884]

I love it when people pull out kit and say this is 10,20,30 years old. The first thing I ask is where did you get it? Is it still available? I used the same K-Bar for 25 years and only retired it for a Puma White Hunter. I still have the K-Bar amongst my knife collection. Really good kit should only be purchased once.

[@brianwofford3831]

Wow, that is a lot of good information in a short amount of time. Thanks, for the video and all that fast talking!

[@shineyrocks390]

Thank you for your service and happy holidays. Earned a new sub. You and Corporal's Corner have outstanding information.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you! I'll work hard to keep that sub!

[@bharathkrishna5616]

Right on target, I appreciate your work

[@visamedic]

Well, I watch these videos because, even though I’ve been doing this for almost 40 yrs, you can always learn something new. Can’t say that I did this time....my kit is identical even to the knife, excellent knife by the way, and the gorilla tape around my lighter and a construction pencil, although my first aid kit is a bit more comprehensive. I teach everyone to re-edge the spine of their knives, I cringe every time someone uses their blade to scrape their ferro rod. Excellent kit, no fluff, I know I’m happy and confident in mine, awesome video. Keep em coming. 👍

[@latetodagame1892]

🤣

[@RayZ7834]

The Rule of 3 is the top priorities in survival- 1- shelter, 2- water, 3- food. You can freeze in 3 hours without shelter. You can go 3 days without water. 3- You can go 30 days without food. What you have is a list of 7 survival tools. There is an important difference between these 2 things.

[@adlockhungry304]

This was epic! I feel like a fog was lifted in the part of my brain that’s been trying to sort all this out. Also, luckily for me, I have that exact knife, so I followed along the video and did everything precisely as instructed.

[@sgrant4558]

Great video! I really enjoy figuring out how to make our gear even more multi-functional, and this definitely helped.

[@mikelloyd106]

I recommend springing a few extra bucks and get the Arcturus brand survival tarp. The grommets are already reinforced. I did the same mod to one of my moras except I wrapped gorilla tape around the sheath before the 550 cord.

[@artcianfanojr]

Love the Mora mod with the bands

[@loiting9832]

Thumbs up from Bavaria Germany! 👍👍

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Danke

[@smartassist9700]

I would recommend light wire for setting traps for catching food. There is a good video on that here on utube. I used to trap as a teen. But tried wire and got the hang of it! Cannot count on bringing enough food packs. Also easy light. I use bees wax and cotton. Lights wet! Or sawdust/bees wax small light sticks you create. Wax can be bought at good price in a large piece. I use it for many things!

[@FoEDekker]

I would also wrap a few waterproof matches, fishing line, and a small hook or two under the 550 cord on the knife sheath.

[@jessewalker5418]

Great Video!!! it wood be excellent for over landers, weekend warriors, backpackers seriously you never know what kind of trouble you can get into.

[@treerat6959]

Hi Andrew glad to see you doing well. I like this kit I built several myself and wanted to share with you I added a GI poncho and a homemade fleece poncho liner I also have a candle lantern with bees wax candle this is an emergency shelter in itself candle goes under poncho as I sit this warms the whole body and candles last for a good many hours.

[@robertw4230]

Good idea, instant heated shelter .

[@rossalbu8472]

Beeswax doesnt work well when its real cold

[@michaelkaer]

I have a small one and I have votive candles that work well, but I also make beeswax candles so I can custom make them for the lamp. Good idea.

[@stevefrench2365]

@@robertw4230 indeed. That is a great idea. Does anyone any recommendations for places to shop if live up on Canada?

[@lukedorrington7455]

I use citronella tealight candles in my lantern helps to keeps the mosquitos away

[@zulufoxx3829]

Very well organized, concise and well edited. Thanks for your efforts! This was enjoyable to watch!

[@doughunter3967]

i have seen quite a few of this type of video, i think this is the best i have seen (i carry all of theses items),,,thanks...Creator bless...doug

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you!

[@doughunter3967]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft you are welcome

[@bartaugustus4319]

Thank you for your service thank you for the survival info very applicable.

[@asmrtinglys8053]

i took a culmination of different peoples perspectives on bug out bags. yours was one of them. i made 7 bugout bags for my family and i thanks to you good fellows for providing information. thanks and keep on truckin

[@jessebutler7350]

Alot of survival kit videos out there but I really like yours man! In depth and very practical! Good stuff

[@semco72057]

Most of the survival tips you mentioned was taught to me by my grandfather, and by some who have web channels here on KZbin and they have been very helpful also. While in the Air Force we was not taught much about survival and since we didn't have to work off a base they must have thought we didn't need to know that information except for the flight crews and forward air traffic controllers who directed aircraft to their targets.

[@azure6392]

As a security policeman, I had a classroom course in cold weather survival as we worked on remote facilities away from base. Air crews get the SERE training as they can go down anywhere in the world. The USAF Survival Manual is considered by many to be the most comprehensive guide.

[@mikel9567]

I'm an EMT and just for the people wondering, the needle decompression for Tension Pneumothorax is an advanced skill that requires training and lots of practice. You can kill someone very easily if you don't know what you're doing. Because of that, decompression needles are restricted items and aren't easily obtained. For people who don't have the skill set to do a needle decompression, you can still treat a Tension Pneumothorax. If you use vented chest seals like what you are carrying, it is very unlikely that a pneumothorax with go tension. However, if it does, the pressure can be relieved by 'burping' the wound. This is done by lifting a corner of the seal to allow air to escape. For people that don't have a chest seal, they can be improvised. Take something that is impervious - ziploc bags work well - and cover the wound with it. Tape down three sides of the bag (leave the lowest point open to allow blood to drain. Have someone monitor the patient until help arrives. You will have to burp the seal frequently if you do this.

[@jasoncraftsmandeel5270]

I like this video very much im big into being prepared n having a good survival kit for when the shtf i just never can decide how or what all to put in my kit that is affordable to me but this video showed the kind of gear i can get without breaking the bank n that i can easily get. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks

[@rembrandtshadows]

The only way I got family to prepare is to let them pick their own pace bead and cordage colors.

[@joeanonimous1105]

Very nice. One of the best I have seen. I was just about to write that you should add a SAW, and voila! You got to that, too. Excellent!

[@johnreed6856]

Great info ! Thanks for how you take a little extra time to show how you actually use your survival items.

[@zackedwards7803]

Great Great vid, to improve the green tarp even more, use shock cord on taped corners instead of 550. That way in windy conditions the cord has more give and will stretch instead of pulling on the taped grommets.

[@m005kennedy]

Nice video! I liked the perishable skill comment.

[@rembrandtshadows]

tell that to my wife about her cooking when I blew out my left knee during a COVID surge! shhhh! :P

[@Timeren2010]

Bought a few fresnel lenses, with an additional small round magnifier, tried it on a piece of charred punkwood, the ember was near instant, the fresnel lens itself, not the round magnifier, the stuff works. Not a tool I regularly use, but now I have one in the BO/GH bag, my ditty bag for hiking and trips to the forest, and one in reserve.

[@MrStrollerisme]

One thing I have for survival is a $50.00 bill in the bottom of a shoe. OK from what I was trained what I did with my kids, when they were short, took them camping. Sometimes with nothing, just get in a vehicle head out, stop somewhere and say we're camping. I trained them everything they need is where you find it. Now they teach their friends and yet still ask me for what's. Also in the Shelter, food, water deal I was trained concealment.

[@gwynlee5925]

Will need to be CHF100 now the dollar is trash😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

For fire I have a plastic 35 film container with cotton/Vaseline. It burns while wet and it burns well for several minutes to dry out damp tinder.

[@indyoutsider]

Another way to do that, is take a empty straw, clothes one end of the straw with needle nose pliers, take a lighter and seal that in shut. put some Vaseline on a cotton ball and stuff it in the other side of the straw. Then take your needle-nose pliers and close that end and seal it shut with the lighter. I make them about an inch long. All I do is take my knife cut off an end light it and it burns for a while straw does too. Good luck.

[@pamelafrancis6086]

OUTSTANDING. I PICKED UP ON AT LEAST 10 MODS THAT I CAN ADD TO MY KIT. THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@stevemelgarejo3529]

Very good video, well thought out presentation. Good job. See you again.

[@johnsnow2347]

Hurrah....Excellent instructional videos... with your background and experience, it would help if you could provide your audience with a bit more about yourself, military and civilian schools attended, etc.... Without giving away too much intel, it would add credence and authenticity to your instructional videos. As a former Chemical Soldier with the U.S. Army, I appreciate the technical and tactical side of your instructional videos, and the manner in which instruction is provided. Army Strong!

[@goranvulic4791]

I don't follow you much but I learned a lot from you, so thank you. one thing caught my attention and that is the watch you are wearing, and until now I have not seen that you talked about a watch and how to know what time it is when you don't have a watch in nature

[@MV-ux7wz]

Bravo on a great kit! And great explanation brother! I went to the same training as you probably in Fort Benning, 87-95 75th Rangers. Hooaa my brother, all hail the Darby survivors! Great video!

[@Nini51963]

I have that trauma kit but didn’t have a clue on how to use it thanks for sharing

[@stevea.8816]

New here, l finally made a good decision, for years l struggled with the Mora sheaths and in one hack you solved it, once you see it l cant believe l didnt think of it. Great job, thanks.

[@MrFlyrod7]

Great video. Gonna make some adjustments to my kit now 😊

[@frugalmum7943]

Blow out kit... Well that's worthy of a separate video, great advice.

[@Lonewolf-ei5yv]

Well, other potential names would have been blown up kit or shot through kit! I was kind of surprised that you didn't have quick qlot.

[@hull294]

If your using that kit you better be sure the hospitals r still operating or that u can even be transported to one cos your going to be needing one....Your not a soldier with a helicopter , medics & a field hospital on stand by....a better way of dealing with the problem of getting injured is to avoid getting into that situation in the first place. A/ Do not cross posted land...people get antsy in emergency situations. B/Assume that behind every locked door their's a fella with a 12 gauge....do not break in....people get antsy in emergency situations. C/Do not enter abandoned property's looking for shelter.....everyone has the same idea & it's trap of your own making....Did I mention that perfectly nice people can get antsy in emergency situations especially when family is near ??? D/Its hard to avoid contact with others but do your damnedest not to rub people up the wrong way....don't volunteer your view of who's to blame for the currant circumstances your find yourself in.....don't talk politics or religion. From the evidence of the recent Covid 19 pandemic we know that a lot of people purchased guns & ammo ...lots of those people are first time buyers ; not weapons trained in any way & can't be because ranges/training courses are closed....we can be sure that in the build up to any emergency situation this would happen again....lot of scared loose cannons out there with little/no experience which makes it hard to predict their actions. E/If shot at you are under NO obligation to return fire UNLESS your close enough to see your target.In a city it may be difficult if not impossible with a billion reflective surfaces all flashing lights & man made canyons to distort sound even in suburbia it may be hard to see where the fire is coming from.In the country if your shot at from a distance & still alive Billy Bob is a lousy shot or "them's warning shots"....How your supposed to know the difference I don't know but the best course of action is to take cover & haul your ass out of there on hands & knees if necessary. Returning fire proves that your every bit the legitimate threat they thought you were & it's a waste of ammo.They aren't going to be standing in the middle of a field doing this so actually hitting someone or even spotting their position may be impossible. There are many other ways do avoid injury but just being aware of the ones above may save life & limb.

[@overthehill9415]

Not every injury is because you're breaking common sense rules. I split my wrist open when I was 6 y/o by placing a can drink on the ground beside me. There was a sharp-edged rock that wasn't visible that my wrist hit. Sometimes accidents happen. They aren't planned, and that's why they are considered accidents. I would have been in serious trouble if there wasn't a park employee mowing the area with an extensive first aid kit. Dad used it as a follow up to the quick first aid he'd already done (he was AF medic, Vietnam). Still have a 3in scar that reminds me to always be prepared for the unexpected even when you aren't doing anything obviously wrong or dangerous.

[@bryanbaugh6359]

I found you due to your vid on the basic class. Been following Canterbury, Kelly and crew for a while. Watched a vid by Corporal and he mentioned you, so I liked what I watched before, but now I am a follower. And he said to let you know that Corporal sent me.

[@timkaldahl]

If a person is going to depend on a fero rod, practice is an absolute must. Lighter will always be my first option, but I also have the waterproof match carrier with the compass on top in my coat's great pocket. I also verify frequently that the compass is also pointing north before I head out. My paracord survival bracelet has a compass, fero rod and whistle. I can't trust the compass on that though. The tourniquet stays in my hunting pack, but I should probably add it to the survival pack that moves to whatever pack I'm using at the moment.

[@peterbogart4531]

Windproof matches make great tinder under harsh conditions. Good to have a few of them in reserve.

[@morpheoist]

Dude you make a great no nonsense video. I immediately understood that you already know how to do it from the choice of the knife, where many choose large and heavy knives for survival who really knows what it is needed carry a Mora knife tipe or a little more. I alternate with these three knives: Mora robust, Barkriver Bravo1, Swamprat Ratmandù. I do not carry a space blanket with me and in its place I have a German military poncho, made of thick and resistant rubber material. in addition to using it as a poncho I use it for shelter and if necessary it can be used as a hammock, stretcher, tub for water and even as a small makeshift boat. I carry a Sawier filter with me, it is very small but it filters thousands of gallons of water .. I also carry one of those small steel lunch pans which have another small steel container inside. in my kit I also have a mylar emergency blanket and a 4m x 4m sheet of those used by painters. they are very thin but have their own advantage. I was able to create a shelter like this: fire and the reflector behind, using the poncho, closing it in front and at the sides with the 4x4 sheet and putting the mylar blanket on the back, inside I created a completely closed shelter with a reflective wall. outside it was -2 ° C, inside the shelter 17 ° C. ..... my medkit is very simple: some gauze, rubber tourniquet, duct tape and cyanoacrylate glue are the most important things essentially for the cuts. i live off the grid and often work in the woods alone. I happened to get seriously hurt and realized that a bloodkit like this is what it takes. I live in Italy and we don't have endless forests or isolated deserts. here as far as you can go you will almost always have someone in the balls! greetings from italy, i follow your videos with interest

[@scousemouse69]

Wow first video i have watched, really well done to the point and professional. Am now a bit of a fan. Can't wait to watch more.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you!

[@s.g.8847]

Greetings from Germany. You are a the real Ranger.

[@SWPG]

*HOOAH Good Kit ! USAF Combat Veteran / Retired Federal LEO*

[@mikeprimeaux9071]

Thank you so much for all of this information and thank you for your service!

[@frugalmum7943]

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[@fredfreiberger7878]

I would like to see you do a overnight with this kit . Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@nobody-zl7gg]

Multi functional items, yes and it keeps weight down. I didn't pack my bed roll once, so I stuffed the bin liner with foliage, worked great.

[@TCK71]

Brilliant clear explanations. Cheers

[@stevescott8060]

No nonsense direct informational presentation. Add a high powered Slingshot with a bag of chrome steel ballbearings. Modified First-Aid Kit to a small Med-Pack is an excellent suggestion, and to read up on how to use the additional items and a guide to first-aid techniques. Priced of Survival Gear have increased ,since the Covid-19 Plague. It is therefore a good idea to obtain all necessary Survival Gear now!!

[@HiddenTruthWay]

Some purification tablets in the canteen pouch pocket will be a good addition, other wise a very informative video as usual , thanks

[@queenanne94101]

I feel like I should pay you for this video 🤓…there are 8-hour survival classes that don’t teach as much as this 28-minute video. Thank you for this incredibly useful content. You are so very good at this. 🙏🌻

[@jacobpeterson1165]

Great video, i have been adding electrolyte sticks like liquid IV to my small med kits.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Indeed!

[@phantomclyde6032]

I belong to SAR & yes you covered a good bit, but dry clothes we were told the 10 essential

[@snaponjohn100]

Superbly done my friend. I would like to say that I think I would’ve used your Mora Garberg. I think that if it’s a kit you’re going to carry you should use the best knife that you own. I hope that you have a blessed new year. John

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I agree. I usually have the Garberg on my belt and the companion or bushcraft in the kit as a back up!

[@johnstewart8849]

I get a kick out of the 3-day “survival” vids...yah, it’s called going on a DIET!

[@monkeyfistsurvival4207]

Yup. That's pretty much it. lol

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Wonder teacher 👍👍 thanks for sharing

[@badhat3051]

I like to add 1/4" bungee cord Or smaller to the space blanket and pre-filter out the munchy crunchiness with a mill bank bag

[@ronaldrose7593]

Great video my friend, thank you so much for sharing it. All the best to you for your good health and safety. 🤗

[@alexandercarder2281]

Man I just learnt more from this video than any book I’ve ever read. Top score mate 10/10

[@latetodagame1892]

You haven't watched Cody Lundin from Dual Survivor than!

[@Nunya_Binness]

Very insightful, thought provoking and helpful. Thank you!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Nice video. Consider how you can add some redundancy. Overall good suggestions. Look at TITAN SuvivorCord as a replacement for the 550. TITAN has two additional strands, one for fishing and one for fire starting. I follow another youtuber, graybeardedgreenberet, who has a couple of videos on creating a bug out bag which also focuses on survival needs. Personally, I like having things with dual uses and I want my overall kit to be as lightweight as possible. Keep up the great videos and stay safe.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I had Titan Cord in the kit for a while and then I started using it for boot laces and lanyards. I found with the boots the snare wire snapped and poked through the cord. My one critique of Titan is that their snare wire needs to be of a larger gauge and the fishing line needs to be smaller.

[@wandernundnatur]

Here you can quickly see the two most important rules for survival. 1. think 2. act Tools do not replace thinking