Solo Emergency Overnight Using an Ultralight Kit and Poncho Tent in the Woods

[@recall5811]

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[@frikkiesmit327]

Great video. Down to the honest point everytime. Thats how it must be. When i was in the last grade in primary school we had what would probably be translated as field school. It was held over a weekend. It was like a outing and only once and when in the last grade. We where hiking i think we took water with us as we didnt go for a far hike . We wouldve probably not got lost if the field ranger had a compass. We walked in circle for 2 to 3 times ans then used a different road which led us back to camp. If we would get lost again,the ranger would radio in for the other rangers to come get us. We learned few basic stuff but you where told and shown. Not really given chance to practise. So high five to schools that actually have scouts. Im honestly thankful for your effort corporal and im subbed with few channels. Your and andrews channels i watch the most. Thanks

[@jaxxentheexplorer4156]

@@scottstanton8173Where's your channel? Would like to see what intellectual content you put out there this week.

[@danielcarter3474]

Been recovering from heart attack I've missed your videos bro I can't wait to get back out in the woods to put what u teach us into practice

[@normajeanhedlund7429]

once again you make it all seem doable God bless

[@ralphjesseman6562]

As an ultra-light hiker, I looked closely at your set up. You are NOT poorly weighted at all. “Base” weight is subjective, really. Shelter, pack, sleep system is the BARE minimum of what’s called base weight. You can pull together a sub 8 lb set up easily. BUT, that counts nothing else! I look at a set up as being EVERYTHING you will be carrying, minus water/food. That is the set weight you have. To do a sub 15 lbs is again, doable. My 4 day set up, everything plus food and 2 liters of water, 24-25 lbs. im happy with that. Could I get it lighter? Yup. I could knock 2-3 lbs, but then you’re missing stuff you would like. So, you weights are not bad at all. Keep up the good work, brother!!

[@douglasfoley2060]

You’re not a real ultralight hiker……….my pack is 5 pounds tops.

[@ralphjesseman6562]

@@douglasfoley2060 yup, I can day hike with a pack down to 4-5, with minor food, .7 Liter of water with tablets, and do ok. But, I’ll be honest, I do like sleeping comfortable. At the weights I listed, I DEFINITELY have comfort items. ( pillow, pad and foam pad, etc) those of use who regularly do sub 10 are considered ultralight hikers. The best part? So many options of how low you can, or want, to go. I’m glad you’ve dialed your base to its best for you and your hike!! Nail some trails!!🏔🏔

[@douglasfoley2060]

@@hiramhaji7813 I don’t need to measure it, I get women to do that for me. I just simply said, “you’re not a real lightweight hiker, my pack is 5 pounds tops.”

[@OPSTuT]

I carry more than 5lbs in my pockets when I walk out the door.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

I was just saying the same thing, to get the bare minimum minus food or any extra clothing 20 25 lb base, I've gotten a little less than 20 just because I switched some stuff to Titanium but it's small amounts here and there

[@margaretbagur3553]

I always appreciated these videos of yours. Yes, I can carry a 70 L pack. Do I want to... nope. I have spent years using packs and my go-to is a small pack and my favorite haversack. All my gear is tried and true. Much of honing my pack into the best it can be stems from what you teach.

[@stonebay2111]

Knew an old man that bird hunted and always wore a wool vest. He carried a pack of lucky strikes in one of the pockets for many years after he had quit smoking...almost 20yrs later. He carried them because he had started a fire in an emergency with a couple old dried out cigarettes using the paper and the crushed to powder dry tobacco to hold an ember.

[@NaomiH.]

I'm beating my KZbin notification to watch here again. Glad I'm on your email list. It's much more dependable than YT's notification functionality hands down.

[@patrickgreen2361]

I long distance hike while hunting, generally in an off-again/on-again swamp, South Louisiana. Everything you’re carrying is spot on as per use, weight, adaptability. I also carry a small first aid kit- Israeli trauma bandage, tourniquet, quick-clot sponge, and disinfectant (isopropyl alcohol). Also, 1 concentrated bleach tablets from laundry area in a small zip lock bag. I almost always fabricate/carve a walking stick- snakes are a real problem.

[@Graywulf521]

Sorry I’m late to the party, but spent Sunday with my oldest and dearest friend (best buds over 60 years) who is battling pancreatic cancer. He will always come first. Having said that, thanks Corp for demonstrating new equipment, the poncho is pretty cool and is multi functional. Me my sons and grandsons all appreciate your down to earth no nonsense demonstrations and explanations of situations and how to deal with them as well as your honest opinions of equipment and why you do or don’t think it may work. These 20+/- minutes every Sunday are fanfreakintastic! As always stay frosty AF👍

[@os2soliz]

The meat fork is pretty solid. I loved this video. Its great to call out that road flare trick because a lot of people that aren't into camping, hiking, whatever might need to use that if they have to deal with the car breaking down in a remote area.

[@maryanngibson3690]

You have given us a lot of great information, some simple and some never talked about anywhere else, such as prickly heat. thank you and keep safe.

[@Longshot762x51]

This is by far my favorite video. Minimal kit but maximum fun.

[@kirkwaggoner7328]

Your best survival tool is between your ears. I've heard it said that you will always run out of room in your pack but never run out of room in your mind. If it were a survival situation instead of an overnight planned trip that makes a big difference. The lid from the ravioli becomes your cutting tool, the label is fire tinder and the can your container to boil water in... Nice job on the video.

[@MrRockstar1968]

I didn't realise you could relight a flare, good to know.

[@outdooradventuresandsurvival]

I like the idea of the headlamp being chargeable and batteries. That’s something I need to get instead of just my charging lamps. Might not be able to charge from a solar panel etc. So rechargeable and battery option is great. Thanks for sharing brother

[@dwightdilling4347]

In certain situations, cold canned food is a welcomed gourmet meal. Good video, Sir.

[@dougcfrary]

Good tips as always, thanks for the entertainment, knowledge and consistency.

[@jamesholland1497]

These videos are the best because you speak the truth brother

[@jeffersonthomason-ry5di]

I'm 56 . Since I was a kid I've eaten ravioli , beefaroni , spaghettios , beans , ect from the can cold . I still do . At work ...too much competition for a microwave .

[@will76888]

Nothing wrong with cold ravioli or spam. Great video, Corporal!

[@timdaniels7827]

Well, I’m glad you don’t have any mosquitoes. Was kinda interested in the poncho, but couldn’t get the name. Always enjoy your videos with the common sense approach.

[@wiley1421]

Helikon Swagman roll

[@chlebowg]

One thing e used to do with LRRP rations (freeze dried) was add the water, roll the bag up and seal. Place in cargo pocket or inside jacket and continue patrolling/walking. Later when stopping to eat it was near body temperature. De Oppresso Liber

[@brucejones1867]

To me there is a big difference in carrying emergency gear for an unplanned event that causes me to stay overnight than for a prolonged trip. If I am going hiking for some distance, I would carry the appropriate gear just as I would if traveling on the side-by-side. I like my comfort and will take the most comfortable items that I can safely carry. There's nothing wrong about any of those as long as I take the correct gear and know how to use it. I really hope that at some time in the future you and Dave can make videos without the veiled references to each other. There is room for both of you in my world and I do not think that I am alone in that sentiment. I have watched you for years, just as I have him. Carry on, good sir!!

[@timgoward9407]

A lot of ultra light hikers will prepare their freeze-dried food through a process called cold soaking. They will put their freeze-dried meal in a container with water in the morning and pack it through out the day until they are ready to eat it, by that time the meal will be rehydrated.

[@stephanelachance6195]

Where I live the temps go down to -30 celcius. People rarely have the appropriate equipement with them to pass the night or even a few hours in case of a sudden emergency. Very few people survive. That being said, on a positve note, I really enjoy your videos Sir. Take care !

[@hdbinnc8583]

Well done, Corporal! Thanks for the great video!

[@66kbm]

Again, the Corporal talks and teaches basics so basically, no high tec needed. I suppose we all need to be aware of where we are going whilst hiking and in what sort of area and weather conditions. Always adapt your load for the area, weather and season. Thank you Corporal. PS, as an Englishman living in the Netherlands for 6 years i can not find Ravioli in a tin anywhere, the Dutch just do not do it. In the UK the brand made Ravioli, Spaghetti, Macaroni, Beans and other tinned foodstuffs, i really miss them now after seeing your tin on this video.

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding and awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@trynsurviven2440]

Camping doesn’t have to be complicated like some people think it is. Sometimes less is more.

[@recall5811]

some like to sell gimmick bs to keep their company going...........

[@ScottCarlson-cz7wj]

Love these minimal camp vids. These are my favorite. I will splurge on sleep comfort though. Good sleep is life for longer terms in the woods . Thanks Corporal.

[@recall5811]

for a longer term shelter I agree

[@wesleypfeiffer9632]

Brother you're the real deal. I have dealt with everything you have created on this site. Love you content true to every word?

[@asherdog9248]

I'm too old to do this anymore. I used to, but now I just enjoy watching these. Watching these videos bring back good memories.

[@mattchaffin1133]

Sometimes all the latest and greatest new gadgets are just extra weight. Great way to show how to get by with little as possible.

[@JamesSmith-is7co]

Great list!! I carry to much of things I dont use!!! So I have been dropping unnecessary gear lately!! This all great items!!

[@mikelaney3026]

Good job young man God bless you and yours and God bless the USA

[@Joseph_Dredd]

Cant beat a British Army MRE Curry "Cold" cos its raining so hard you cant get a fire going! luverly jubbly.

[@robshirewood5060]

When i was a cadet we were given old rations Mutton Granules which could be eaten cold as a crunch, rather like eating Vesta direct from the packet. It was not bad but you needed to drink a lot of water along with it. We survived lol.

[@Joseph_Dredd]

@@robshirewood5060 Cadet side have fond memories of the tins of "Irish Stew!" :)

[@RichardYates-z3b]

Excellent advice as always. Living in a temperate rainforest environment, where it can rain anytime of the year, we go into the bush prepared to get wet, and I mean wet. Starting a fire may be difficult in an emergency situation, due to extremely wet wood. Thats why I always carry my Trangia alcohol burner, with a 300ml/10 oz bottle of denatured alcohol. Weight of Trangia alcohol burner: 115g/4 oz. Fuel bottle weight: 95g/3.4 oz. Weight of alcohol: 300ml/10 oz. Total weight for all items is: 17.4 ounces, just over 1 lb. This will decrease as you use up the alcohol in the stove. This could be a life saver. My Trangia has never let me down and I'll always have it in my backpack, even on day hikes.

[@kenemerson1075]

Great video. Poncho looks like shelter option but agreed that at that length I could see me getting too heated. Great instruction and knowledge. Keep up the incredible work!

[@kellyshanley4544]

If anyone is on the fence about going to the Buckeye/Corporal class in May…I would encourage you to go!! I went the 1st week of April great weekend, great group of people. Even if you’re experienced in this type of thing.. you will learn something!!

[@freedomisntfree_44]

I like pulling up to the edge of the lake and having a little generator going and a good little fish camp setup, but there’s nothing like backpacking in and camping with minimal gear 🤙 best part about hitting the trail is losing cell service and being free for a bit

[@geoffclark2533]

Never boring love it always new ideas thank-you

[@79geargrinder]

When I watch videos of you in the woods, all my brain keeps screaming is TICK'S! LOL. If I walk in my well maintained yard, I am covered in tick's.

[@Beanmcgee222]

The foam pad is a game changer for sure

[@caseysimpson1806]

Excellent. I don't hesitate to eat food from a can. I need to re-stock my day pack with emergency food. The flare is a great idea.

[@alzathoth]

your shelter/poncho reminds me of the old polish lavvu poncho. NICE!

[@jamiepearson9652]

I just got this exact poncho last week! It is a bit oversize but the added benefit of multi use as a shelter makes this a good trade off. Great video as always! Thanks!

[@andyking6605]

Thanks for taking your time to teach and instruct us! As always, GREAT Video! I have experienced the whole "Rain gear melt down" before, wear it to keep dry from the rain and end up wetter. Love that you are a realist and working and living by the KISS method to daily life/outdoors living. Disposable butane lighters and road flares as part of your kit give more meaning to the phrase "Work Smarter not Harder". Again thank you for your videos and am looking forward to the next one!

[@00Klingon]

I’d be interested in seeing a comparison with this and the cape shelter from OneWind. Love the scenario and the light weight gear.

[@jeromethiel4323]

Another point in favor of the canned food. When you eat the food, the can can be used for other things. Lost your bushpot? Use the empty can. Need a signalling mirror and don't have one? The lid is nice and shiny, as is the bottom of the can if you haven't used it for a bush pot. Heck, i've even used the lid of a tin can as an improvised knife. Would not recommend it, as it's easy to cut yourself. But if you are lacking anything else, that lid is a knife of sorts.

[@DDanielll1991]

Great! Loved to watch this one, as usual. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@JEFLeb35712]

I like that you are candid and tell it the way it is. Reality, everyone should be ready to face it. You are preparing the new subscribers, the old ones are already aware from years of information from your videos.

[@joebazooka-w7k]

Good stuff as always. Liked the points you brought up at the end.

[@martinrascon1350]

SUPERLIGHT KIT THEORY REMINDS ME OF THE CAMP HOBO KIT OF THE DEPRESSION ERA

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Thanks Shawn & stay safe.

[@milesmoyers]

Nice minimal setup, the eggs is a nice addition.

[@1974heathinn]

The ravioli is good, but I prefer the Spaghetti O’s if I need it right from the can. I am glad to finally see a can of Chef Boy Ardee because I was thinking I was just weird for thinking it was a good option since it checks all the boxes

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you another Great Video! I have 2 of those poucho they work well for their porpose

[@supernoobsmith5718]

15 pound hiking kit, including water, tarp, and bugnet hammock. Not including food. With weights in oz. 102.5 - 2.75 liter water in soda bottle 40 - backpack 27 - bugnet hammock kit, all cordage and carabiners 21.2 - 8x10 tarp kit, 4 stakes, 2x25 cordage+small pieces, space blanket, drybag 4.5 - poncho 4.0 - extra Mora 1.0 - mini compass 9.2 - cook cup, lid, spork, scrubber 5.6 - headlamp kit, with extra batteries and case 2.0 - small fire kit, rod, striker, tinder, pencil sharpener 4.2 - pad, pencil, pen kit 2.9 - signal tape 1.5 - small sewing and maint 1.8 - small fishing 1.6 - 2 extra carabiners .5 - small duct tape 8.1 - small med and toiletries 2.5 - baby wipes 1 - small deet 1 - bandana 242.1 oz 15.13 lbs On person: knife on hip 16oz water in pocket 2 hiking poles appropriate clothes

[@DNinja87]

Oh, you bring back memories with that Ravioli. That was my go to quick meal in the barracks. no cooking, just out of the can, ravioli.

[@these.wild.valleys]

Great as always dude. I like the way you explain everything in a real life scenario.

[@bobbyfurr8780]

The Scrambled Eggs ad Spam would have been great for breakfast. Great spot for a temp shelter set up. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for all you do.

[@davidcleveland9815]

Awesome video thank you Corporal 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@frankbalazs8816]

Always a Great Knowledgeable video!! People try to hold you on every word you say. Ridiculous!!! Love your content and so glad again for the info!! CC❤

[@Prepppingainteasy]

One of my favorite brands

[@4449John]

As always, a step above and ahead of the pack Shawn; keep doing what you do.

[@gabrielleblack8469]

I Love your videos. I appreciate that you take the time to teach from an experience standpoint without making it complicated. I've learned so much watching you through the years. 😊❤

[@DaveBouchard-v7i]

Glad to see those numbers are way up 👍

[@ThomasSpearman-g3y]

This is a true blue minimal 10 C+ load out with solid proof of its efficacy. The appropriate size haversack or small pack loadout is the way to go for one nighters. When I lived in Greece that's all I carried on my travels, especially when island hopping. But for overnighters out in the country my friends and I would visit the waterfall- a modern day Shan-gri-la out in the middle of nowhere, so we carried full sized packs. (Incidentally, the C+ refers to Calories- an 11th item, in the form of food.)

[@Terry_weston4570]

A great common sense approach to the minimum for survival equipment. Thank you again.

[@B00MBATS]

Agree with the duct tape. I have 6' of Gorilla tape wrapped around each of my 3 Bic lighter in my ruck sack. I also keep one in my truck and motorcycle.

[@kellieshaner9278]

It's Corporal Sunday! Let's GOOOOOO

[@captainscarlet6758]

Great video mate All, the best from the UK. Just came back from hiking in the North of England. Your never alone no matter how hard you try. Sometimes you can carry nothing at all.. if you get into trouble, wait 5 minutes and some one will turn up. 😂

[@DenisDMN]

Great video as always Cpl. Thank you!

[@adams148]

Starting a fire like Steve! Lol

[@maliaohiker3617]

The right approach to emergency survival, maintaining mobility, therefore less weight to carry, few things but immediately ready for use.

[@Chefchev21]

Best KZbinr with short clean cut knowledge . Thank you brother

[@mdt1993]

I always had your videos pop up on my feed but for the last few months you’ve disappeared. I always thought you were just making it up but I missed so many videos because of it 🤣

[@allendobbs8055]

Great video, Love the basics. Thanks Corporal.

[@silentbutdeadly7032]

I'm 6ft 227lbs and I'm fit, so carrying this much weight is a breeze! Good video as always! Thank you!❤ Btw, I love the new small knife! I'll look that up! Found it! $28.39 on ebay!

[@dannycoe9956]

I miss the little bottles of Tabasco that came in mre's

[@os2soliz]

Nalgene makes very small bottles that you can fill with your preferred hot sauce. It's not the official little bottles but it works.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Well done and highly informative as always. Looks like a good poncho.

[@CraigS_427]

Once again, I missed the cup and bottle set even though I looked this morning. I'm sure I'll get one eventually. Happy for you that the stuff is flying off the shelves.

[@Mountainsnlilacs]

I learned so much from being homeless. They have these tiny stoves that I still have and use now and then. Great during their electric blackouts these days. I was able to use a quick hammock, which was easy to stow on my backpack, and is great for taking hiking breaks as well.

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Bravo corporal, thanks.

[@chadwright7614]

Enjoy that cool weather folks the heat is on the way

[@greyscout01]

Gorilla tape, for me, is a repair tool... fixing a tear in tarps or clothing. I have several 'Spool Tools'... they are great. Bank line on one, Fire Paracord on another, etc. The Mini-Bic fits in perfectly. Best way ive found to carry cordage. Yes, I've made my own, but I like these.

[@supernoobsmith5718]

I use cheap poly tarps near fire and duct tape is a must for me.

[@brucehemming9749]

Great video thanks for sharing 🍻👍

[@flynnstone3580]

Hey Kelly, you have all the right ingredients, as far as the weight it's good to pack the bag and walk around the block and see how much you can handle. I would like to see your take on an INCH bag, a lot of us might be needing that. We have to survive the zombie apocalypse coming across the border at the same time.

[@mavision6525]

Great video. Something to be said for mobility.

[@liberalgunnut1592]

Outstanding! Keep up the great work. This is the way.

[@lipton4598]

I have totally taken down many cold cans of ravioli.

[@davidwright5580]

Another killer video as always 👍👍👍

[@torjones1701]

When I was a small child, my grandfather and I used to take those cans, like your ravioli, and pile twigs around it. Long as you've popped the top to break the seal, one ring of twigs burnt down around the can is usually enough to heat the contents.

[@josephnunes8838]

Excellent Video, very informative, it was like having a conversation with an older brother that wanted to share his knowledge. Thank Corporal

[@ronrichmond4694]

Keep on keeping on Corporal. You're doing fine. 👍❤️👍

[@MarineVeteran0351]

I'm definitely with you on that one. Day hike, or overnights. hell no I'm not taking all that. But long term I have definitely taken a lot more. Pack according to your needs.

[@eio1971]

I like that poncho out flippin standing

[@Token_Civilian]

Under 20 lbs base weight (less food, fuel and water) is super easy for a full up backpacking kit. I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail nearly 20 years ago with 16 lb base weight, including digital camera (this was pre-smartphone days). Modern double wall shelters like the Copper Spur or Tiger Wall are under 3 lbs for full on 3 season coverage. A 900 fill sleeping bag is under 2 lbs for 30 degree rated. The Z rest you used, or a ridge rest are inexpensive, reasonably light and won't puncture, although most long distance hikers prefer the more comfortable (and fragile) NeoAir line . A cheap piece of lightweight plastic sheeting (or tyvex) from the big box home store is the ground cloth under the shelter. A 2nd piece is used to form a "taco shell" to make a dry spot for the pack and gear when packing up or setting up in the rain. Headlight, something like a BD Astro 300 is sufficient at under 3 ounces then add a spare set of AAA's. I'll also add a "button light" as secondary backup to the head lamp. For cooking, an integrated system like a Jetboil is under a pound, or piece it together with a Pocket Rocket 2 (sub 3 ounces), a Toaks 750ml TI pot (sub 4 ounces) or combo 1100 pot and pan at under 6 ounces. Or a Soto Amicus combo set (stove, pot, cup) at ~11 ounces. A 4 ounce fuel cartridge is plenty for many days of hiking with a hot breakfast (oatmeal w powdered mild, coffee n hot chocolate combo) and for dinner, a Knorr rice side with foil pack or small pop top canned meat of choice (chicken, tuna, spam, etc) and some instant mashed potato mixed in. I do bagel sandwiches of cheese and dry salami for lunches. Bars, nuts, potato / corn chips are the snacks (Frito's are also fire starter with all the oil in them). Mini bic lighter and a small box of waterproof matches as backup for stove lighting. Combine a Sawyer Squeeze (3 ounces) with Aqua Mira water treatment, with the thru hiker preferred (long narrow profile) smartwater bottle (about an ounce and a few bucks and comes free with a liter of water) and your set for water treatment for all but the nastiest stuff. If you need to boil, then see above for the pot and stove. Depending on circumstances, it can be sense to spend the weight to have something like a nalgene bottle (that can handle boiling water) - on a cold night, add a liter of boiling water to the nalgene, shove it in a sock and bring inside the sleeping bag with you for extra heat. For a knife, I've never needed more than a Swiss Army classic, the little mini one at 0.7 ounces - its plenty for cutting cord, cheese off the block, etc. With the tent, there's no need to bush craft a shelter. Bathroom gallon zip top bag - a roll of TP and a small bottle of alcohol based hand sanitizer (doubles as fire starter), perhaps a stick of body glide to help with chafe, and a small tube of hydrocortisone cream for bug bites. I usually use hiking poles to dig the cat hole - and on them is where I wrap some duct tape for emergency gear repair (and also fire starter). If no trekking poles, then a "Deuce of Spades" works to dig cat holes. A small sewing kit of a couple of needles and some thread is also handy for emergency gear repair. 100% deet spray, a head net and permethrin treated clothing takes care of bug resistance. I have rain pants to go over the convertable pants (and also an extra set of running tights for insulation and / or as sleep wear) - I wear all three on cold, wet days. Up top, the long sleeve lightweight / silk weight synthetic or wool shirt as base, a spare to layer / sleep in, a light fleece lined wind block layer for a light jacket, a synthetic puffy jacket and finally a poncho for rain protection of me and the pack rounds out the upper body clothing, once you include liner type gloves and a beanie warm hat. 3 pair of ankle socks and running shoes on the feet. See Halfway Anywhere for their survey based gear guides of what PCT long distance hikers use.

[@grimbo73]

you forgot the most important item...coffee! great video boss!

[@TB-mx7tm]

Should always carry A personal “E” Kit as well

[@bretlemieux2489]

My father had a saying out of the can in to the man.

[@benmason8990]

Odd question: Do you treat any of your gear with insecticides of any kind to prevent ticks from latching on to you in your sleep?

[@beckywhitney5756]

Excellent, as usual. Gained some good insight for gifts for hiking family members. Appreciate you sharing work,insight & skills.