Lost Hiker Wilderness Survival Kit! - A Kit for All Outdoorsmen!

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Thousands of hikers go missing in National Forests every year. Most are rescued within 24 hours. Some hikers survive weeks in the wild while, unfortunately, some never come home. The vast majority of missing hikers end up that way because they get lost. Always be prepared to spend a night or 72 hours, maybe longer, in the wilderness if you find yourself in this situation. To do this, pack a survival kit and know how to use it. Enjoy!
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[@mikebingham7189]

Took a survival class in northern New Mexico years ago. Helicopter pilot said to take a roll of surveyor tape and throw it up through trees like tinsel on a Christmas tree. He said he spotted and rescued a guy that did that. Said that orange tape was flapping in the wind.

[@benewgillian6823]

Or a cheap and light high visibility vest ..

[@ImaOkie]

All this gear is really superfluous if you forget one critical thing .. your personal medications like a asthma inhaler , lost a friend , experienced hiker , he somehow forgot his inhaler and no one had a spare . Would also apply to anyone that is a diabetic or have heart issues , you know who you are , insure you carry those meds and inform those in your party of your special needs and where to find your rescue meds ! Do not think for a second it makes you less of a person ! Be safe and God bless

[@michaelschneider6106]

Suggestion: Add a mini permanent marker. If you must move for self rescue use it to write on the surveyors tape. Time & Date of writing. Compass bearing you are intending to follow and intended destination. If rescuers find it they are far more likely to find you knowing this info. Add any other info you think might be helpful. Any injuries, food & water status, etc. (11/30 9:25AM 270W to Brice Mountain lookout) Possible additions "sprain left ankle" no food.

[@daveagar5594]

Awesome advice thankyou.

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

The flagging tape works very well as a fire extender.

[@charlestonbrown148]

Great add on information

[@stayfierce1724]

Also to write time of tourniquet

[@stayfierce1724]

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 learned from my grandfather years ago to have 4 or 5 cotton balls saturated with vaseline for a fire starter.

[@timothysalinas37]

In that ration pack some honey is a great survival food. Plus it has medicinal properties.

[@Jaybird196]

I apologize, if people have already mentioned this, but glow-sticks should be kept in the original packaging. The chemicals in them are unstable, and light-sensitive. Removal from the packaging, shortens shelf-life.

[@guiserpa6761]

Excellent video. It should be mandatory to be watched at schools, and repeatedly shown at TV, to see if it gets into people’s minds. I am a Medical Doctor, and mountain climber, made a reasonable amount of search&rescue in my life. Soooo many lives would be saved, so much suffering could be avoided, if people has access to (and some training, of course) your proposed survival pack. Allow me 2 suggestions, from an “each ounce counts” climber’s perspective. 1) your pack has 3 small blades (Knife, Swiss army, Multi-tool), very nice to have redundancy, but I would change the knife to a way bigger/heavier one, to manage bigger wood branches (or even as last resource, to repeal wild animals attacks). If not a bigger knife, I just love small digging tools. There are so many interesting small shovels nowadays, that can also act as small machetes/saw blades, at the same time they allow to dig a trench/shelter/igloo. Some are as small as gardening tools, foldable. 2) also nice to have a regular butane lighter, but specially if you are taking 2 of them, one I would suggest to be an arc-plasma lighter. Very weather proof, and some models even have a built-in flashlight. Extremely convenient, having both “light and fire”, at the same compact item. And, again, excellent video, congratulations.

[@p.k.carlson6646]

The corporal sent me to check out your channel. This was a very thorough description for a hikers survival kit. Keep up the good work!

[@stephenbesch5331]

I like that you wrapped your critical items with yellow tape to make them more visible. I did the same, but found that yellow reflective tape works well both day and night. With even a small headlamp, it makes items visible from 20+ yards away in the dark. Could save a tremendous amount of time you might spend looking for something critical you misplaced on the ground while you're cold/tired/hungry.

[@gregchadwick8428]

Subbed a few days ago after watching this video. Toss in a couple of disposable hand warmers you can put em in your gloves or your boots if you have to spend an unexpected cold nite in the woods. I like how you roll...no long intro, filler or fluff. You get right down to business. I have learned a lot from your videos you're great at showing how it's done. Keep up the good work Ranger!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

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

[@suecollins3246]

I had one. And it was _reusable_ ! Basically it came as a plastic packet about 2 inches x 2 inches. You soaked it in _boiling_ water for a few minutes until the crystallised gel became liquid. Then you felt for the little metal disk inside and clicked it. The gel would immediately start to crystallize again and become _hot_ ! I worked at one of South Africa's largest tree nursery. One _extremely cold_ winter I was on the 'open' ground, renewing the cultivar labels. The leaves were _ice covered_ . Without that tiny little handwarmer I would have been _miserable_ !

[@backwoodstrails]

This channel actually teaches survival the way it should be taught. Teaching the categories of survival as opposed to simply telling people to carry this or that. By teaching the categories and showing options of what to carry to address each category empowers the viewer much more than simply giving a list of 5 or 10 items to carry in your kit. Excellent video!

[@raftguy]

Great video. I personally like to carry a tin of sardines or tuna in my hiking/bug out gear. It's fairly light for the significant amount of energy that you get from it, but also it's brain food and when you find yourself in a challenging outdoor situation eating food that helps us think clearly is a good idea. Fatty fish also tends to have anti-inflammatory properties as opposed to the sugar based items which have the opposite effect. If you find yourself needing to come down a mountain your knees can take a pounding, especially if you've been lost and worn out, so the fish really helps. Of course in North America you need to be wary of bears so once the tins are open it's best to consider this and make sure your gear and hands don't smell like fish.

[@hydyho6305]

You always sound out of breath which somehow makes ME feel out of breath. 😂 You have quickly become my favorite channel. Keep up the great work! 👍🇺🇲

[@m1zatm1zat46]

I love that you are showing brightly colored items such as the fire components in case you drop on the ground. Always keep items separate from each other in case you lose your bag, pouch, etc you have backup. Thanks for the video!

[@backrowbrighton]

I was starting to fret towards the end. Where were the cutting tools? Then came my own holy outdoor trinity of Mora, SAK and Leatherman and I breathed a big sigh of relief. Great video!

[@andrasszabo4019]

I always have tooth floss with me. other than it makes dental hygiene possible in the wilderness it makes an excellent repair line, fishing line, its hypoallergic, biocide, can close wounds with it and then super east to take out the stiches. Its also very cheap and in one little roll you got 50m of it but takes no space at all.

[@JugglesGrenades]

Unwaxed dental floss, makes a good emergency suture material.

[@benewgillian6823]

I take dental floss as well .. Great for making arrows..

[@Jaybird196]

Just make sure, that you use the unflavoured kind. Cinnamon, or mint, flavoring would really hurt, in an emergency surgical context.

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

In my left front pocket I always have a swiss army knife, a roll of dental floss, a Bic lighter and an LED flashlight. Other pocket contents may vary from day to day, but left front always has the basics.

[@fu3zy]

for any paracord use, you can buy paracord in safety yellow or blaze orange that come with reflective threads woven in to make that much more noticeable

[@sams568]

My suggestion is when using flagging tape to mark your trail to write your first name on the tape. If your lost, when they spot the tape it verifies who they are searching for.

[@tomcatt998]

Good point

[@KirstenBayes]

Name and date, ideally, with a length placed with a map on the dashboard of your car at the trailhead.

[@skibbydogg]

Also put the direction you are heading or something like "over the ridge" or "heading down stream."

[@wmluna381]

@@KirstenBayes The dashboard piece seems like a small detail, but really huge if you really do get lost. Thx for the suggestion.

[@davidgomez5116]

Good ideas

[@basstib.9343]

Came across your channel two weeks ago. Your videos are amazing! Great content, no nonsense, straight to the point. I like your editing as well. Keep up the good work, Sir! Sincere greetings from a former E-7 of the German Army!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thank you!

[@steviecollins4333]

I think you have the best videos on KZbin in this subject matter if im ever lost i hope your the one that comes looking for me

[@SurvivalistChick]

Excellent. Knowledgeable and concise. I love that you get straight to it without all the extra and irrelevant chit-chat. Military-serious with funny comments and edits, though.

[@RenThraysk]

Would replace the alkaline batteries with LiFeS2 chemistry ones (Energizer L91/L92) not only do they not leak as bad, they're good stored for a decade, and work better in the cold (-40F) weather.

[@jasholden9741]

Also lighter weight.

[@timhaugen6410]

Thanks. I don't do a lot of cold weather hiking, but I have read that a lot of modern technology can fail in very cold temperatures.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi mate, great video, if only people going into the wild would carry this kit, and follow your advice, they would be in alot better position if the chips were down, if I may could I suggest items for your kit, that I have found useful, firstly I have a dedicated working scraper fastened to my ferro rod on a long enough paracord to be able to use them, that way if your hands are cold the last thing you need is a cut from trying to use a knife to scrape, also something to sharpen your knife ,like a DC4, or pocket stone, also needles and thread for repairs would be handy, just my two cents, from an old guy who's been round the block a few times, not trying to take away from you mate, because I think your videos are excellent. Stay safe. Best wishes to you and your's, Stuart.uk

[@williamriley5903]

A great reminder of Two is One..........for all categories.

[@alangrossheim2582]

Thank you! I've been searching KZbin for someone to explain the lost hiker scenario. I think it is one of the most often used, and needed survival lessons. Too often people go hiking, and camping without being prepared.

[@pavelperina7629]

It's always better not getting lost at the first place. Being lost is already result of poor preparation.

[@thefingerlesscommentator8096]

All cool but you forgot the most important piece of evry survival kit. Toilet paper and baby wipes i definitely not going to clean my precious butt with strange leaf i don't know!

[@Jaden48108]

Have to agree with you on baby wipes. Supple lips aside, stone cold killers need baby wipes.

[@thefingerlesscommentator8096]

@@Jaden48108 It's the basics my friend

[@theprophetez1357]

My self and a friend did that when we were teenagers and both got a rash. The leaves did work though.

[@davehart1027]

Babywipes defo, if your out for a while, it makes the difference

[@davehart1027]

Its not comfortable walking missing a sock, if you know what i mean

[@truepatriot2404]

Nice vid. Glad to see a common sense approach to a potentially real situation. Too many people take being found for granted. I carry almost the exact same kit. Every time I leave the pavement it goes. Mine includes, 1 orange smoke signal, and 2 handheld red flares. (Type sold for boating) They do add a little weight and use some space. But, they're reliable and effective.

[@jasholden9741]

I'd add a vial of eye drops to the med kit.....abraded eyes are hell.

[@kjpierson1152]

Amen to that!

[@JH-6]

Nice. Well thought out and organized video. A good guide for the ignorant as well as a refresher for the interested.

[@markstarsky8817]

Just another FYI. Make sure you can operate ALL devices you include in your "Kit" with one hand/arm.

[@canecorsodude1224]

Thanks for your videos man, I always learn something new and informative. I'm an outdoorsman, so this is very useful. God bless from Germany

[@nilsschenkel7149]

Liquorice or ginger candies would help at least a bit if you feel sick... And maybe add a Immodium or two to the med kit, in case its difficult to suddenly adapt to a high fat and sketchy water diet.

[@danielhickey9903]

yer the immodium is a must

[@d.kennedy7627]

Watch licorice if you have high blood pressure ... could raise it more.

[@denisbelair8988]

I always carry some baking soda if you get upset stomach half a tea spoon in two cups of water and as much has possible during the day

[@craigmooring2091]

The problem with the 'like' button is you can only hit it once that counts. I'm watching it again a year later, and I like it even more.

[@acadiadrive8687]

Hey Ranger, Thank you for your service and this fine video. As a heads up a Mt Sinai video doc said cracked dry fingers like the one you gave on your left thumb-can/should be treated with simple “crazy glue” as it will encapsulate the wound until it heals and prevent any infection. Solves elephant with a splinter in toe problem-not akin to battle glue dressings, but …and it’s flammable. Best, Den

[@grantgibson480]

-A bag to collect tinder along the way can be good if the weather is coming & going. -i figure if a vehicle craps out, one becomes a hiker. Desert, tropical rainforest , coastline here. spare shorts & shoes have proved useful more than once

[@LUVDOGS1954]

Your videos are outstanding. Well reasoned an NO DRAMA. Thank you sir.

[@davida1679]

I’m glad you added the surveyors tape but disappointed that you didn’t go into more detail of its uses. If used correctly as a way to mark where you are and where you’ve been, it can be one of the best tools in your bag. Many people who get lost are usually very close to the trail they were traveling on. That tape is an easy way to get back to the trail and on your way.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

A very large percentage of these lost people make a few major mistakes. 1. Assuming their phone works everywhere. 2. Not telling anyone where they're going. 3. Not sticking to their path/plan. Reminder : Phones work everywhere as a GPS device, IF you download the area map to them before you go. BUT, using your phone for GPS will run it flat fast. Have a backup USB battery !

[@melyssa8585]

Also the clear drum liners can make a small super shelter or sauna if you’re needing a bath...

[@bscharp9615]

Always good to see someone who knows what they’re talking about sharing their wealth of knowledge and experiences, very grateful! It goes without saying but great video, definitely subscribed!

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Thanks, I’ll work hard to keep that sub!

[@coopergaffney2012]

I always have two 1Gallon zip loc bags for when I tuck away kind of far from water. Super handy especially if you want to just wash your hands but don't want to use out of your bottle. Then just fold em up and tuck them in your nested cups. Can even make a pine needle pillow out of it 😉

[@timhaugen6410]

Add one of those reusable paper towels(Sham-WOW knock offs). Makes collecting water from damp grass way more efficient than the old Army Ranger trick of dabbing it up with a little piece of sponge.

[@coopergaffney2012]

That's a good idea 💡

[@donaldstrader7241]

@@timhaugen6410 Truly an super absorbent cloth/sponge type item a multi-use item. I've used a microfiber cloth to clean my glasses, and twice at least to dry an area we needed to sit or lay. Never needed it to absorb water from surfaces or crevices and hope I never do, but always useful. Also useful to dry oneself if necessary.

[@aeromech8563]

Good basic all round kit simple and effective I carry these item everyday in my work bag I'm often away for work out thousands of Ks from home.. I have been an outdoors / survival kind of a guy for 40+ years way before edc and prepping became buzz words and a massive industry. I'm older, wiser and still carry the same sort of items just higher quality and the best thing I have in my arsenal is my knowledge. Train hard fight easy! as a famous SF gentleman ( Barry ) once said " Survival is a dying art" now subscribed I enjoy your content.

[@lesstraveledpath]

This is the kinds of kit that should be used in any "basic Survival" or "72 Hour Scenario" kit. A 3 day course covering this kit & a lost hiker scenario would be miles ahead of most beginning survival classes in terms of value. If you plan to spend an "unplanned" night out, then it won't be a big deal. The one area I would beef up is the plan you leave behind. It should include a description of the vehicle, including license plate, and intended parking area. A description of all the people, with recent photos, and any known medical issues. A description of the major gear type & colors (outer layers, backpack, tent, etc) for each person. Emergency contact information. PACE for the route & schedule. PACE for the communication plans. All this should be in a pdf on the phone of the person who will miss you. This will allow them to quickly provide all that information to SAR. All the info YOU would want to have if you had to go find someone who was overdue.

[@KirstenBayes]

Really nice presentation: great work. Love the way the items are categorised, and the system has PACE redundancy in each category.

[@Hammer-509]

Have you thought about adding a road flare, or flares, they will light even the wettest wood on fire, I usually keep 3, double ziplocked with duck tape, and Ranger bands for good measure, wrapped around them, helps seal the bags, and gives extra fire starter for later

[@davidnachbaur6805]

Very well layed out. Nice explanation of functionality

[@crashboat01]

Nice kit plus and good concise reasons for having the items

[@stuartniven2401]

Great information as always!! I need to add yellow tape to everything in my kit!! 👍

[@jelkel25]

I would try to get a less popular colour of survey tape these days, I've been in places where it's been used by multiple groups and left tied to the trees. One piece of orange tape looks pretty much the same as the other from a distance. I've tried to get all my brightly coloured stuff in either acid green/yellow or red so I automatically focus on these colours when tired whatever.

[@negolfman]

Putting a small zip tie around the button of the bic lighter prevents your lighter from losing its fuel and can be removed and replaced once zipped, clipping the extra length makes it a little sharp though can be filed to prevent cuts. Plus the adhesive sticker is also flammable, once you have a empty lighter if the wheel is removed slowly the springs can be made into a snare & fishing hook and the childproof metal can be removed and can also be made into a fishing hook.

[@frankdejonghe4155]

I like your video's. Great end a learn a lot . Greats from little Belgium 🤜🤛

[@Erick_Bloodaxe]

I just discovered you a few days ago and I’m enjoying binging your content! I’m leaning a lot of subtleties from you and I’m grateful. I’ve even started a playlist that’s pulling heavily from you to share with some civilian friends to get them more well rounded. Also, I’ve had a feeling about those mountains since the first video, they look so much like home. Now I know why, we’re in the same vicinity. I went hunting just last year a bit more west.

[@thestreetfighter524]

I must say you have the most complete set(s) of survival items in your bug out bag. I have nearly an identical bag to yours except I have added 2 pair of socks and an earmuffs with earplugs in my kit.

[@evilfluff6634]

Orange is not a good color in the fall tree leaves turn orange. But blue is a good color. So I would get a blue bic and put orange tape.

[@hammerhound168]

Pretty good, thumbs up. Given the size of that bag . I would add a small painters plastic tarp and a cheap mylar survival ( pocket version) blanket Also like that sewing kit with fish hooks. you showed in a prior vid, It tweaked out my own personal kit somewhat ( encased in duct tape makes them safe ,quiet and easy to pack) ( and If you forget your fishing permit you will be found real quick--- by a game warden) Might even throw in a little pocket hammock or emergency biviy , Lol, its that weight/ size verses gain ratio. Heck lets throw in a full sized completely stocked with beer, girls RV setup, LOL. Thanks for the lesson and thanks again for your service , from a older 11b, good job!

[@gunvideorichmond7550]

11b's are the original lost hikers in the woods. Good thing the sounds of battle have always shown us which way to go.

[@markfletcher8084]

I have a similar bag with a lot of the presented items, except I have a survival tent and sleeping bag.

[@samaritan0053]

Great video Andrew. I love the SERE videos.... But lost hiker Is more of the reality for me. I have a lot of city friends that love the outdoors. I make 1st aid kits like yours as presents. Still hoping one of these days you'll take some of us out for the weekend class.

[@negolfman]

Putting a small zip tie around the button of the bic lighter prevents your lighter from losing its fuel and can be removed and replaced once tied, clipping the extra length makes it a little sharp though can be filed to prevent cuts.

[@joeday4498]

When am I going to learn? If you post a video, I need to be prepared to take notes BEFORE I watch it!?? Lol. Great video, thank you very much! Already shared it to my FB page.

[@andreasnitsch8119]

Hounestly , i was not yet in the woods and mountains in my New home Austria . But preparing . Looking for stuff i need and are useful . Your vidios help and i hope i can remember you and your Tips. Not only when i am in trouble . I already got things but next month a backpack . I am not sure with one . I got a Harnest, hope the right word , a Belt with schoulder belts and Bags to put on . So rather the harnest and a smaller big Pack or a big back Pack and leave the harnest at home . I cannot make a choise. But First i look at your vidio . Thanks again .

[@MrStrollerisme]

Where I live we have fairly constant problem with people getting lost, some not wanting to be found also. Many a time searching is called and basic thought is "some hunters might find them next year". A lot of people have absolutely no sense of bearings at all. Also where we live many folks don't realize Colorado is a high mountain desert, not a water oasis yet rather dry. Finding water is not an easy task anywhere.

[@kevinmittleman7154]

Excellent video! Very good to the point info and pacing.

[@MM-iy9xu]

This is such an IMPORTANT video that everyone entering a National Park should see it! Thank you! Always exceptional advice!

[@jannah4288]

This video, and the kit, are also great for many other situations, like the recent VA highway winter pileup. So many people did not have even snacks or water in their vehicles.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Another excellent video. If you ever run out of information to pass on I will have to resort to watching TV again in my spare time. A lot of people ask where you are located. Except for one time, I believe, you take great pains in not giving out your exact pos. Intentionally, I suspect. It is a need to know thing and we don't need to know. Not trying to be a smart ass, folks. Just saying. However, it is beautiful country. Has everything but an ocean. I digress. Good stuff as always.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video.from Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@jasholden9741]

Beats the hell out of the "10 Essentials" list that has been around almost 100 years. Their list is great but it needed to cross breed with the "10 Cs of Survivability".

[@joedixon5513]

I like you fire making kit. its based on the KISS principle. I would would add eye drops to your first aid kit. Over all I enjoy your videos, " Semper Fi!"

[@margaretadler6162]

Outstanding! Thank you! ATB Sam Adler from Washington

[@John-jj1cc]

You are a very good instructor, well spoken and knowledgeable. Thank you for making these videos . I have been enjoying the outdoors since my childhood, I’ve learned a lot of my skills in Boy Scouts and continued to build on them, but you always seem to point out something I didn’t know.

[@timhuffman5311]

I thought the terrain looked familiar. Im about 45 min north of you. Enjoy your vids.

[@alwaysbepreparedwithjeff3245]

Thanks again for posting another amazing video.

[@feelingcreative7649]

My job takes me and my son all around the U.S., allowing us the privilege of camping/hiking everywhere we go. We have assembled our kits mostly by trial and error but we just started using your videos to make our packs more functional and lightweight. We got lost in the desert of Arizona once. Our emergency pack had everything we needed to find our way back to safety. Thank you for your service to our beautiful United States of America and helping us to stay safe while in the wilderness. New Sub!!

[@henrydaubresse9652]

Yet another suggestion: buy a package of Leggs Knee High hose (10pr=20 for $6), slip 3-4-5 over the outer shell of your GeoPress. Insert one into the outer shell with the top lapped over the outside a bit, then dip up the water you are going to purify. This will filter out tiny particles of dirt, leaves, etc. and keep your filter clear longer. They are reusable and they also cut down on rattling if you carry your Geopress inside a cup. They also make good carrier bags for ziplock or twist top plastic bags of water.

[@ARCENAULT]

Also works for chiggers

[@Edward2092009]

GREAT video as usual

[@campland2880]

Opening video (and again at 18:45) Cheyenne Mtn area (SP maybe, or very west side of Carson)? Spent some time there. . . . Great stuff. You are certainly a professional, and I appreciate that (even though I joke a lot). A sense of humor is KEY during survival situations. ;-)

[@coreopolis]

Love your vids brother, get more out of them than most of any others

[@southernexposure123]

Check the battery life of your GPS before depending on it. Mine, starting with fresh new batteries, lasts maybe 30 minutes. I rarely see a knife sharpener recommended for a survival kit.

[@SWPG]

If you get lost I'll find you, standing by here in the SW to help out. HOOAH. Have the skills and knowledge before you leave your nest.

[@ecorey45]

You know i dont remember subscribingng to you but i really glad drunk me did because this is great

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

Party on! Thank you! I’ll work hard to keep that sub!

[@cindyjean3208]

😂🤣

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you

[@DanSlotea]

A true lost hiker kit for normal people. I'm tired of all the lost marine in Fallujah kits I keep seeing on youtube.

[@eireanneruss9325]

Nice composition and editing.

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Definitely Outstanding 👍 always great insight on Survival in the Bush.

[@davem.2191]

Suggestion: Gloves, and feet care kit. If you mess up your hands or feet while your lost in the wilderness, .. you're pretty much screwed.

[@wmluna381]

No one has really addressed feet care, maintenance, fixes, and 1st aid in a dedicated way. Feet are huge in unexpected survival situations. I get the extra socks for sure, been there done that, but what would be best for blisters. Yeah, you hear about duct tape and moleskin, but which is better in real life. How long could you potentially be laid out by bad blisters? Would it be worth cutting out / off the areas that are causing hot spots? Is it better for blisters to be aired out or covered? Best, most easily found forage medicinals that can be found to use as a healing dressing? How long can a sprained ankle hold you up so you can plan on hunkering down before you can safely get moving again? Or should, by that point, focus on being found by putting your efforts into signaling? What if you inadvertently lost a shoe? How would you protect your feet? I have seen how that's sorta done in the cold with dry grass and wrapping that bigger Middle Eastern head kerchief thing around your feet, but what about in warmer weather? What's more ideal? Yeah, would definitely like to see this explored more.

[@thomasnewbery7449]

Care and feeding of batteries... Never store your AAA (especially AAA) , AA, or any other batteries in the device they are going to power... keep them in pill bottles or at least outside the device. Too many battery devices, holders, and contacts are ruined by AAAs or AAs leaking in the device and killing it with corroded battery terminals or worse. Always test 'em before you go out. And taking spares along is MANDATORY!

[@propertyquickclose5356]

Great video! I learned that if you tape your zip lock bags with 100 mph tape they are very strong and will remain water proof!

[@duggydugg3937]

i got dis oriented in a little eoods near my sister in laws home.. i retraced what i thot were my original steps using a Ridgeline and the sun and got myself un-fragulated in a little while.. but it drives home the need for orienteering even in semi familiar surroundings

[@williammccaslin8527]

Pretty well thought out kit, thx for the vid.

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

Had to watch this again. Just to pass along an idea 💡 to you. your orange emergency blanket with the reflective side and a led version of the trusty military L flashlight with the pulse switch on it can be used to signal by putting the blanket in a tied vertical position like a movie screen with the reflective side facing the direction you want using one of the colored lens filters on the light that will stand out. Standing back from the blanket .pulse the flashlight. This works really well. You can use anylef that is high lumens. You can never have too much power. What do you expect ? I'm Cajun! Rangers clear the way. Ps. 10 k lumens you better have sunglasses 😎 Charles

[@threiken]

Good job, I used to mark all my climbing gear with color coded electrical tape for ID. I need to get back in the habit of marking gear with bright tags to keep track. Maybe a different bright color for each kiddo and their gear to help them square away their outdoor stuff and keep track of it.

[@LowellBoggs]

Andrew, the Corporal sent me to your channel. This is great material but your vids are a little long. I really like what you are saying but I would benefit more from smaller chunks due to my habits for viewing youtube videos - and KZbin will give you better advertising revenue for the 10 minute format. You deserve a good return for your effort to make these excellent videos. Thanks. I really liked the one where you prepped and cooked a grouse, or whatever bird it was.

[@rodneyshiles1270]

Great video, 1added item would be clear plastic painters drop cloth for a super shelter,with low added weight for better warmth

[@kimjacobs911]

Hi matthew. I've been going through your video's and I see a lot of use of a Bic lighter as a fire source wich is great to have of course.. something I always teach is to secure the press tab against an accidental discharge in a bag or kit if it accidently presses against some other item. I tend to construct this out of a hairband or rubberband wich is wrapped around the lighter tight under the tab so it cannot be pressed down. a rubberband is my favourite as it can be rubbed of against a rock for one hand use. I that something you do not like for some reason?

[@Jaybird196]

Y'know, safety goggles might not be so bad an idea. If you're walking through the woods, during twilight hours, it'd be terrible to get a branch in your eye, because you didn't see it.

[@johnbrett9929]

Excellent. Thanhs heaps

[@gregwexler4702]

Excellent thanks

[@h2hcamey]

Another Awesome video!!!! Thanks!

[@bufflink3963]

Suggestion, add a laser pointer 👍👍

[@ourtechwriter]

Very excellent! Thank you!

[@billieb3485]

blue surveyor's tape stands out well year-round, but especially in Fall

[@jasonwheeler2209]

Flo orange and flo pink do as well, what we use a lot

[@mrhalfstep]

You mentioned the need for caffeine, but you didn't, and no one else does, mention or recommend caffeine tablets like No-Doz and Vivarin. I don't know personally, so I have agreed to take your advice, for the moment, that tea is better than coffee, for the reasons you profess, but how do the tablets compare in the equation? They are smaller and don't require boiling water to extract the caffeine and seem to me to be a better addition to a kit than tea bags or instant coffee packets. No-Doz washed down with a chicken cube soup just sounds like something to get my morale up and keep me moving. Have you done a video on how to use that protractor? That would be sweet!