Scout Pack | Light Weight Set-Up

[@timsmith7225]

I love the realistic attitude. All stuff for a picknick rather than being lost in the Pacific northwest.

[@verysurvival]

thanks

[@johnlangford3322]

Cute Lil compass!

[@eqlzr2]

I really, really like the idea of a small shoulder "scout" bag as you call it. That's why I've been using one for 35 years. I'm 71 now, and I only carry stuff in my bag that, in 65 yrs or so of trekking, I've actually used. Makes for a very very light bag indeed. For example, my "first aid" kit is a needle, a few band aids, and some Extra Strength 8 hour Tylenol. I also have a garbage bag, a bandanna, a PLB, some cotton balls, and a ferro rod. A folding knife is always in my pocket. Lately I've also been carrying a very light and small Silky Pocketboy for a wood collection I've started. All less than a few pounds including the bag. I very much dislike a backpack on my shoulders, so the sling bag concept is perfect. I could actually get by with just carrying this stuff in my pockets, but I don't like my pants sliding down. My gear loadout is so small and lightweight that I carry it in a woman's ballistic nylon shoulder purse that I got at a thrift shop for a dollar.

[@verysurvival]

sounds great

[@ryangardener242]

Brilliant kit that , much better than most of ridiculous kits I've seen !!

[@gud2go50]

I see a lot of Dave Canterbury Pathfinder gear. I am glad you found it. I made up a kit like this one with my Pathfinder gear. Great set-up. Thanks for sharing this video even 5 years later. Regards.

[@verysurvival]

Cheers!

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Love how bushcraft & gear is taking over the world 👊🏼💥Best wishes from Northwest Washington

[@tracker5849]

THANK you for the tip on the strap arraingment!

[@verysurvival]

Yeah I was happy when I realized that

[@tracker5849]

@@verysurvival I have both of those bottle carrier and sling pack carried seperate...went out this morning and tried your set up..I Like it!! Thanks

[@albundy8139]

This is exactly what I was looking for for my planned day trips this summer, good show sir!

[@verysurvival]

Hi Al !

[@wolfinthewildssurvival2765]

I have a bag very similar to this, but everything in my pack is blaze orange. I call it my get lost bag. I have a video on my channel of me showing it off and another of me using it on an over night winter camp if you're interested in seeing it.

[@verysurvival]

awesome. thanks

[@tomdonahue8110]

I just discovered your channel. I’m enjoying and learning. Thanks for posting!

[@verysurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@TJ-cg8mq]

.. what I like about this (and what makes sense to me) - is that you can swing it round..to get at your gear quicker! So, as an everyday carry, I'm assuming your not carrying stuff to camp out - or would you have to consider shelter important using this set up??! Nice vid, mate! :)

[@gemsbokpan5062]

Really well thought out. I enjoyed your presentation.

[@kidbach]

Cool loadout. I have my Scout kit is built around a 3V Gear Posse Sling Bag. Thanks for sharing.

[@jsmomx8]

Have both the slingbag and water carrier..never used attatched..they flop around to much...will try your tip..thanks. stay safe

[@verysurvival]

Right on

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

Very nice kit Dave. Well thought out.

[@jackwagon6873]

Had the water bottle carrier for sometime now always took it on hikes. Great idea to add a sling bag. Just added one I received from a subscription box. I enjoy the vids keep them up!

[@thefathiker1]

I use the helikon tex essentials kit the same way. Really handy.

[@70agrr]

Awesome vid, very handy little day bag,clever productions like this have inspired me to begin my own KZbin journey.

[@verysurvival]

Glad I could help!

[@MrTxroady]

I recently bought a sling pack to keep in my work truck with this same idea . Great minds think alike . Btw still waiting for my calendar .

[@verysurvival]

Right on

[@boknows7319]

Nice kit! I've made a similar kit using a Maxpedition Colossus versipack. Thanks for sharing!

[@KurreB]

Very good thinking.

[@eqlzr2]

It's a very wise person that uses a slingpack for essentials in the backcountry. It's something that has to be tried to be appreciated. It's the only pack that virtually goes almost unnoticed once it's placed over your shoulder, in my experience. Also, the more compact the better. There are some excellent and very inexpensive synthetic and even leather slingpacks in thrift stores in the form of leather purses. I have a pricey Coach leather bag that is extremely high quality and a bit heavy, and a thrift store synthetic bag that's pink with little anchors on it that's light as a feather. That's the one I carry. It cost a quarter. It holds all the essentials: fire, water, food, shelter, and a PLB; and it weighs less than 3 lbs fully packed. One of my rules to reduce weight is that no metal goes in the bag. The only metal in it is the magnetic part of my wrist compass, a small ferro rod, the blade on my tiny folding saw, and the metal cap on my Scripto piezo lighter. The PLB has a small amount of metal in the electronics, of course. A small flashlight and single-bladed folding knife are in my pants pockets. I'm an amateur botanist and usually collect short sections of dead tree branches for identification and display at home (I polish the cut ends), so I may pick up a pound or two of weight on a good day in specimens. That's it.

[@verysurvival]

thanks for sharing!

[@lappeldelanature5634]

Nice, I've always wanted to see what this pack looks like but almost nobody's shown it in video. Cool kit !

[@verysurvival]

MFH do some really good value for money gear. I've had this 1.5 years is lasting very well . I might buy a black version

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Good setup.

[@verysurvival]

Thanks!

[@randyyeager]

good video...I have the same sort of setup for my edc/car bag...the bag is a bit bigger...but it's always set up with food, coffee/hot chocolate and the essentials. I keep a fixed blade with it, as I don't carry one on my person, day to day...

[@CrombatRations]

MFH is Max Fuchs, very similar to Miltec, also from Germoney - I've worked for a 5 years in a shop that sold their stuff. I like the way you transfered the sling to the water bottle. And that little binoculars, you naughty boy.

[@verysurvival]

Max Fucks . had to do that

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I used to participate in World War 2 re-enactments as a German Mountain Trooper and that's when I learned about and bought an Esbit stove. I fear that people think they were invented by Survival Frog just because they created their own copy when they have been around for many years. Besides that, I wanted to say I like the combination of the sling bag and water bottle carrier. I own a few of the popular shoulder bags, which would be a similar setup. Good video and interesting point of focus and different than the usual backpack setup.

[@verysurvival]

survival frog seems to be a bit of a con, they cost 2 or 3 times more of what I see the price of other stoves that are exactly the same. They also call it the Survival Frog stove but t has been around for fucking decades before survival frog was founded,, how can they call it The Survival Frog Stove???

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Brilliant Kit David!...i use a grab and go scout kit myself...a bit different and old school perhaps, but it work for me. thanks for sharing mate...woods

[@verysurvival]

sounds great, enjoying your winter vids btw

[@Tom_Bee_]

Thanks for sharing. I wish I could get along with esbit stoves bc they are so compact, easy and reliable, but really I can't. The fumes make me feel dizzy, even outside. I use twigs, gas, alcohol, anything but hexamine lol

[@verysurvival]

some tabs are worse than others. alot of them are stinky

[@bongothom]

Nice kit, thanks for sharing.

[@verysurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@anuvabastidanakist2437]

Just an idea put your nestling bottle cup etc in a draw string stuff sack it stops your water gear getting stuck and from dirtying the inside of your bottle holder it also helps protect insude from the sharp edges of your folding handle on your cup oh and replace your bivi tarp with a decent poncho

[@verysurvival]

a mexican poncho?

[@anuvabastidanakist2437]

@@verysurvival no an army poncho with hood that you can use as a shelter coat ground sheet etc

[@WyeExplorer]

Really enjoyed your scout pack. You could have done with a titanium towel really light weight to do the business on the go without leaving a trace. I'm always popping in somewhere and covering my tracks. I love them hexy burners. Takes me back...take care and all the best. Mark

[@robertmiller8578]

Very nice set up thinking of making something simular myself maybe adding more food along with more in the way of shelter and first aid

[@verysurvival]

great adds

[@jackwagon6873]

love the compass, hard to find a solid small one like that.

[@verysurvival]

it is quite a nice one I agree

[@paulsoutdooradventures1790]

That’s one of the same setups I use with my sling bag and my bottle bag good kit to take aswell good video great stuff mate

[@verysurvival]

cheers mate

[@sosteve9113]

Nice kit Dave,i'm very much for the idea, Like you mention to have such a kit in your car is handy Atb Steve

[@verysurvival]

Happy New Year Steve!

[@bobgrove316]

Thanks for your idea, I put my strap on my canteen kit. Thanks form Maryland, USA.

[@verysurvival]

Have fun!

[@robertosalvi2327]

Ottimo complimenti

[@seanthomasdowd]

nice pack, bit of a tip for you, I keep my duct tape wrapped around an old bank card(any plastic card will do, ) just takes up less room than a roll plus the edge of the card can be shaved for tinder

[@verysurvival]

Clever idea

[@Lycan_24_7]

Similar setup to mine. I thought about adding a water bottle bag. Thank you sir

[@jeffreybarnes5369]

Can you use pencil shavings for a fire starter

[@verysurvival]

Can work as tinder, But I would prefer a dedicated fire starter over it.

[@6brettes]

it would make a good medi pack or fast response pack

[@6brettes]

like it id still stabilise it on the hip tho the chest pack is another great option too also i use a snugpack fast response pack but the hillgear one from usa is great bit of kit also can be worn in combo with this or a backpack is mounted on the chest is good for any concealed carry weapons in case you get challenged as yer weapon can be up front and forward you do not have to take yer eyes off the target!! in front of you! this is nice for a mooch arounds from camp or car

[@Indianprepper2478]

Water Bottle Carriera tag with Shoulder Bag is very good setup

[@MadDogSurvival]

Well thought out kit mate! Nice light weight carry and covered the 5 S of survival! Excellent! Thanks for sharing this brother! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Great setup! I too prefer to sling a pack or haversack over one shoulder. It's just easier for me to use, doff & don and reposition as time wears on. That rhymed. Anyway, thanks for sharing, and, since today is December 25th, 2020... MERRY CHRISTMAS!...or, if you prefer, Happy Holidays!

[@verysurvival]

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@derekstynes9631]

Good Post there and keep them coming Mate .

[@verysurvival]

Cheers mate

[@dalecarpenter8828]

What is lides of gire ?

[@verysurvival]

what everyman needs

[@tinsoldier5621]

I like that sweater

[@verysurvival]

cheers!

[@darrellgoodman9585]

Add a SOL survival bivy sack it can save your life if caught out in cold and snowy conditions overnight.

[@willisblevins4190]

Very good

[@verysurvival]

Cheers

[@markgoggin2014]

I have the same sling bag but it’s made by G4

[@AclockworkPurple]

4:50 “Well drunk”. I was really hoping to see a big bottle of Jameson pulled out of a pouch.

[@verysurvival]

So was I !!

[@ruzzellp]

Torch?

[@verysurvival]

A torch would be a good addition especially in the winter months when the nights draw in so quickly. personally, in the winter months I literally always have a torch in my pocket in so for me it is not so important to have it in the bag.

[@johnswift500]

Just ordered myself one of those shoulder bags after watching your video , I’ve watched loads of edc videos and no one pack s any paracetamol

[@verysurvival]

People should , you never know when you might need a pain killer

[@OlmanEg]

Try using Ts in your words. It helps to complete a word

[@verysurvival]

Twat

[@wishiwasamuffin]

Great kit! My only suggestion is that since you have extra room, I'd add a few small things. An aluminized "survival" blanket (to help trap and reflect your body heat back towards you), a small medkit (particularly paracetamol, anti-diarrheal pills, and some bandages), some sort of cordage (paracord, string, twine, whatever), a ground cloth (to keep you off of the wet earth if you wind up having to stay overnight in poor conditions), and an extra pair of wool (or wool-like synthetic) socks. ESPECIALLY in the colder months, where frostbite can cost you not only your toes, but your life! Glad to see someone with fuel tabs in addition to traditional fire making supplies. Even if you can't make a warming fire, you'll at least be able to boil water to disinfect it. Seriously though, get yourself a good quality survival blanket. SOL makes good ones.

[@pkfishing8909]

Where's the first aid kit

[@verysurvival]

whats gonna happen?

[@TROYSTER7171]

It's a handbag bro, and shite if you're anything like a real scout, great for a day out bird watching or train spotting though mate!

[@verysurvival]

internet handbag expert

[@rolandsilva9743]

Great kit. David what was the name of the compass. Thx

[@verysurvival]

My Baladeo compass: store.baladeo.com/en/mini-sighting-compass.html

[@rolandsilva9743]

Humble Trekker thanks so much

[@markcoraa]

Great concept. I have the water bottle bag and modified it a bit, never thought of adding another small bag to it. The water bag is a bit packed with tarp, cord, plastic, food, aircraft carrier in it. I have to find an American equivalent of it, but that's nothing but a thing. On the light side, would you believe 60+ and never picked up the taste for coffee? Seriously, can't stand the taste, hot or cold coffee.

[@verysurvival]

Sounds great!

[@jamesblack6227]

Three things extra shoelaces extra pair of sunglasses and sunscreen you might want to also consider a water filtration and personal protection

[@verysurvival]

never gets very sunny here mate !

[@margaretadler6162]

He's wearing boots! And there not lace-up type.

[@WoolysWorld]

I’m in the process of doing the same lol

[@verysurvival]

can't beat a man bag

[@hangfirejp1197]

Good video. I have almost the identical setup. Mine is set up for hunting tree rats. 👍

[@828312]

Put the things in a small backpack. It's more comfy.

[@verysurvival]

Personally I don’t find a back pack more comfy

[@waynewestfall8229]

Wow my friend and I just put packs together like that. Can't believe someone else thinks like us. 🤓

[@verysurvival]

Just you and me bro

[@Rawmundo]

“Wo’a bo’o”

[@irfanahmed9112]

👌👌👌👍

[@NatesOutdoors]

Awesome kit man,I subbed,I like a light kit,very cool channel, I have a channel myself check it out if you like,thanks for sharing,I really appreciate you taking the time to show this

[@verysurvival]

thanks for subbing

[@krishnakantasharma1886]

0.23 - 0.25 🤔. Did u fart? Coz I heard that 😂😃

[@verysurvival]

No comment

[@6brettes]

hexamine stoves the old issued tablets were highly toxic not to be ingested or placed in a tent!! you may not like toxicity in blood stream or increased levels of carbon monoxide poisoning in yer tent the old tablets could make you cough feel sick if ingested so well ventilate if using them esbit tabs are prob better! than mil.issue they always try to finish ya off with dodgy mil issue gear!! all youd need is tape sling or paracord at waist to stabilise this side pack at hip and yer good to go

[@verysurvival]

I prefer the Esbit originals but I can't always find them. I just got some sketchy knock offs that smell like rotten fish

[@6brettes]

Humble Trekker yeh its highly toxic stay downwinds if it does blowback into yer face stop breathing inhaling until yer well out the way of its fumes once saw a guy reduced to vomiting wretching on the floor after cooking insides his tent without ventilating it esbit have altered their formulae i think the old hexamines havent but new have altered the chemicals used less pungent us military have moved to gels esbit i thought was a swedish co so should be able to source them fairly easily or well within sweden but their head offices would put you right regards yer nearest outlet or supplier! they have a keen following

[@6brettes]

Humble Trekker to save tabs you can add in yer paper packaging and firewood using quarter or half tab as a firelighter rather than use up all the tabs if wind is blowing really hard it pays to invert the cooker arounds so as it gives a lower ground profile and you stick spikes into the ground instead of turning em upwards! good on softer ground or in windy conds!! :)

[@verysurvival]

Esbit is German, the tabs still smell but not as much as the other brands. its a really good idea add some dry twigs, especially in minus temps. the tabs don't go far then . I never thought about turning it upside down, thanks can try that

[@6brettes]

Humble Trekker yeh i think esbit now own optimus stoves co which is swedish i know that theres sone sort of a tie up somewheres between the 2 cos! cuz esbits been going for years as has optimus over 110yrs old!! so both cos are very well established im.after an svea type pressure stove! but are getn rarer the chinese are doing an ok copy of it but the original is nice to do up as a project i like optimus stuff especially once refurbed polished back up its great heavy duty long lasting kit the earlier models require far less parts to carry for repairs or maintenances than the modern stuff thats using polymer plastics which can often melt instead of solid brass real metal parts on the optimus cooker! the nova is a great stove has just been issued to the austrian mt divisions for uses at altitude on patrol is fairly silent too!! beats the msr whisperlite which i own im on my 5th fuel pump with my msr!!

[@fjdkfdfjdf33]

Now that's a man bag that won't threaten my masculinity

[@margaretadler6162]

You should get comfortable with your masculinity and you won't worry about what anyone thinks.

[@nikolasudac6022]

Hahaha

[@diegofianza3525]

Please don’t say “desert” with this kit. A day excursion into the desert should include at least 4l of water.

[@verysurvival]

I said an hour or two!.people that watch my videos are smart and have proper situational awareness and act appropriately

[@johnreed6856]

Nice setup... I would like the video but that would make the number 666....

[@verysurvival]

Fair enough!

[@TJ-cg8mq]

.. what I like about this (and what makes sense to me) - is that you can swing it round..to get at your gear quicker! So, as an everyday carry, I'm assuming your not carrying stuff to camp out - or would you have to consider shelter important using this set up??! Nice vid, mate! :)

[@verysurvival]

Right ! Nice one