Small Bushcraft and Survival Kit!

[@ThomasSpearman-g3y]

Rangers lead the way!

[@hawkeye1376]

Love that hat brother, I've got the exact same one, I'm a long time Mathews man myself 👍

[@Timberbeartrail]

Hey, there OK so in Lee Maine, there is a retreat for military, former and current is for the military soldiers and their families. It is owned by one man who has done this all himself with the support of the community, I think we would all love to see you up here and give a few classes and just down the road and get the name of the road that he lives on skunk Hill Road, there’s 4 acres of land skunk hill road is actually an ATV trail although it is paved, it has electricity, but anyways look up in the name of the retreat is house in the woods. I look forward to meeting you up here one day.

[@patrickeckhard7958]

Very cool

[@alexandermuhr3438]

Love the Aussie centrifuge!

[@timblankemship9698]

Yes I love my ranger grip knife.

[@bc4yt]

Grandma would be very proud! Interesting trick those Aussies have.

[@JackBQuick79]

I love these videos. Reminds me of my boyhood years playing in the woods before tech took over. But I'm using tech against itself by learning these lessons. Using tech to teach me how to live without tech.

[@slevinchannel7589]

!! Prepper's Blind-Spots famously include: -The entire Concept of Climate-Change-KZbinrs. -City-Enhancement like what Not-Just-Bikes and Strong-Town constantly propose. -The Entire Channel of Some-More-News, literally specialized on being informative but not dry.

[@dianasantiago4101]

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[@stevenelder7268]

Thanks Andrew, I like the Aussie touch, as I am a Aussie, great video

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Thx as always Col.

[@alglen9208]

Thank you Andrew. Your videos are so down to the point instructional. Through the year I realized I don't need to ruck the kitchen sink. Disabled & 62 yrs old I've accumulated so much surplus gear. Now have a haversac, day pack & my old alice pack. Your past videos are a constant source of reference. There are a few items from SRO I need to order as my budget allows. When I was young and homeless I realized now I had the five C's and very mobile.

[@Medicmike911]

Another excellent quality video. Ty.

[@Fightosaurus]

Always a pleasure, always learning and training!

[@johnnyrebel5458]

That’s a great hanger!!

[@Nechros]

I have a large swiss army knife, which I use for camping. It has the can/bottle opener. No bottles to open in the woods (or flathead screws) so I filed the tip down and turned it into a chisel. Works nice (it locks).

[@zoephin6205]

That's a good idea. I use the newer Outrider, and the locking flathead is perfect for splitting wood after batoning. Making it a chisel wouldn't compromise that.

[@johnbrett9929]

I also was thinking of turning mine into a chisel especially to punch leather work to pre drill a hole for the sewing awl.

[@magnusdarkhan974]

Glade to see another tea drinker and thanks for spin technique, I didn't know that one.

[@dw.bushcraft2780]

Great job, Andrew

[@thomasapplewhite8672]

Another fun and instructive video! Particularly liked the “Australian technique“ with the tea.

[@JAMew2008]

11:14 One move and all your food is on ground... Best choise)))

[@robertbrown5957]

Great video Andrew

[@harryanderson6691]

This is one of the most informative channels out here, if not, the most informative, thanks for your hard work, appreciate it .....

[@Cooliemasteroz]

Just sitting here in Sydney Australia with a nice cup of tea watching this wishing I could get away in the bush. I was surprised to see you swing the Billy, I haven’t seen it done like that for a long time. Great video.

[@daviddilley8310]

Mainly because people are too lazy to use loose leaf.

[@Cooliemasteroz]

@@daviddilley8310 you are probably right there but not in my case at home as I only stopped making pots of tea about six months ago because I’ve found a brand of organic tea bags that constantly make the best cups of tea I’ve ever had.

[@recondo4u]

Thanks Brother!

[@stvnbryan5542]

Congratulations on becoming an instructor! S/F. Keep up the good work.

[@mountaineer5596]

In my humble opinion, Andrew was a superb survival/bushcraft/wilderness instructor without the Pathfinder crowd.

[@pedroadro3043]

💯 correct Andrew. We've been making tea that way in the outback for over a hundred years, and the Billy is what we call the pot

[@charlessalmond7076]

Excellent video, sir! A little comment for the algorithm gods.

[@ajherring92]

Love a good brew in the field. I'm more partial to Leatherman than an SAK but I do still love my little red knife.

[@colmclaurin9452]

This is the first time I've found this channel and I must say I'm totally impressed. Furthermore this is also the 1st time I've seen an American use our traditional Aussie way of settling tea leaves by swinging the billy around your head 👍. It was never called a bush pot, just a billy usually made from an empty Prune tin of about 4 pints (no litres in those days) to cater for 4 blokes at smokoa and lunch time. Born in the bush 78 years ago I 1st started work at age 14 as a billy boy and general rusabout to fencing contractors, always camped in the bush in WWII ex-army tents. The correct method to make billy tea is to boil water to a rolling boil and put a measure of tea leaves in the palm of your hand then drop the leaves in the rolling boil and with the other hand IMMEDIATELY lift the billy off the fire and swing it 3 times around your head. NEVER put the leaves in cold water and bring it to THE boil. That's termed as making a tea stew, which is quite sour and if I ever did that I'd get a number 9 placed where the sun doesn't sun........very strict rules, as the blokes would whinge about the tea being stewed at smoko. If we were working in narrow leafed Iron Bark country just after swinging the billy, 1 Iron Bark gum leaf could be broken in several pieces, exposing the eucalyptus flavour and dropped in the now settled brew for a few minutes before removing before the tea is poured. it makes quite a nice smooth sweet tea. Everyone would be happy, drunk with ash cooked damper laced with Golden Syrup (also called Cockies Joy, cuz it was cheap and the boss Cockie would be happy it didn't cost much). If I got the chance I reckon I could still knock out a decent ash cooked damper. Some things are never forgotten. Major Richard (Dick) Graves who wrote the 10 bushcraft books, illustrates your billy boiling techniques Andrew. Dick Graves was an army mate of my Dad, they met on the Kokoda Track in 1942. I had the honour of meeting him at a 6th Div reunion in 1968 in Sydney when I drove my Dad down to the big smoke. Unfortunately Dick passed away not long after. From one old bushie Andrew I wish to sincerely thank you for making this video, it stirred a lot of long lost emotion in me.👌👌👌👌

[@axistec]

Been watching the evolution of this ridge line quick deployment by Dave and it really can't get any easier and convenient. Good to see you also demonstrating it in your video Andrew. You have awesome content in your channel, very straight forward and informative. Keep the good work.

[@vincelavecchia8219]

Your simple, direct and positive delivery is my favorite part of your content. Your voiceover and visuals are mellow and direct, making the learning easier to digest and sink in. Thanks.

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! I've carried something similar for years while hunting. Once down in the Kiamichi Mountains during muzzleloader season, I got turned around and spent the night in the woods. I was glad for the things I had with me to make it thru the night. I was lost because My compass was messed up due to a large rock wall. The only things I added was a fat candle stub, and a bic lighter. Retired my zippo. I forward these videos to my sons and grandsons. Thanks for all You Do! God Bless!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Andrew, a big thank you for sharing this vital information. Stay safe out there.

[@pyeitme508]

Wow

[@NONEYAZ]

Awesome, I Love Tea Before Or As Breakfast, At Lunch And After Din-Din, Or Before Ni-Night Time! I'm Not Even British, Lol! 😎

[@susanp.collins7834]

Hell yes! Given the choice between a square meal and a large mug of tea I'd probably choose the tea!

[@robertpekar1972]

Nice one.Thanks💪🍄😎

[@les3449]

Once again, an excellent instructional video! I never trained with the Australians but wish I had. The swinging of the bush pot to get the leaves to the bottom is great and simple. Thanks! God bless you!

[@neesbushcraft]

Great 5 C's kit! Love a minimal approach.

[@larryhillman3813]

Very cool video... I am no longer able to do camping due to some disability from Arthritis but I enjoy watching you demonstrate useful skills.

[@ahayseed654]

I reduced salt by 1/2 (for BP) and tomato by 90% (love hot sauce). World of difference. Worth a try. Can now make a fist again. Slow stretching helps, too. No more pain meds, either.

[@PaulyDTheKiwi]

I can’t believe you let the tea boil 😂. Another awesome video Sir. Thank you, from Downunder!

[@outbackowl4026]

Hi Andrew greetings from Australia, thank you for your time to make these videos, you forgot to tap the button of the billy .

[@carltonboles6675]

Another good video my friend... Keep it up 👍

[@ericcook8422]

Tea. Gonna give that a shot.

[@keithdgaynor]

Awesome Andrew

[@johnnyappleseed5850]

Ear to ear

[@robinbonaventura4951]

Andrew...problem solved about the tea leaves - thank you!!!! Take care...Robin

[@charlesmckinney]

Another outstanding video. Reminds us we dont need to take the kitchen sink and an RV on a hike. Knowledge and some elbow grease is all it takes.

[@tonybambino1445]

Nicely done Andrew, enjoying the content

[@whit1678]

Excellent instruction and content. You are a gifted instructor Andrew! Thank you!

[@bevvone]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍

[@crazynok5511]

I love noodle fishing and use Bank line but that stuff is tuff and useful for a lot of things.

[@neoaliphant]

ive got tea bags in my survival pouch...quite agree

[@ulnoohiker8983]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us, great video.

[@Edwardford123]

Thanks, Andrew! Great video.

[@cb3391]

Not just survive, but thrive. Love ya psi.

[@RAINSMAN79]

Here in the lowlands I would add a hammock too. Mud and insects will ruin any rest you get and being exhausted makes you more likely to make serious mistakes.

[@zoephin6205]

Too true. Add a plastic shopping bag to put leaves in and use as a pillow. So simple. Can even purchase 3 inflatible mini pillows for $9. Why torture yourself?

[@hiramhaji7813]

Great information

[@Morski_BlackFox]

Whirling a pot for clean tea! Thank You Andrew for this hack!❤️ I must try it out!

[@lloydh1100]

Excellent video! I like the tea method very simple!

[@johnwilliams8654]

That improved ridgeline is great!

[@daviddilley8310]

Andrew, great to see the spin of the billy to settle the leaves. Was going to mention this in the comments when I saw the pot go on the fire. Obviously, someone has been giving away secrets. Nothing like a brew in the bush, and loose leaves are so much better than a teabag.

[@dukeeod1650]

Great video, Looking forward for the next one. I will have to add English Breakfast to my to try list. thanks

[@harryporter7220]

Excellent video. I really like the ready-to-go ridge line. Boiling tea can make the tea very bitter; if you have to boil the water, do it first, then add the tea AFTER you take the billy can or kettle off the fire. If you don't drink all the tea hot, save it for later, b/c cold tea makes a refreshing drink too!

[@sosteve9113]

Very true,a bitter tea. Isn't that enjoyable And los of certain properties tea have.

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

Wonderful learning your tips and tricks, I added two more smaller toggles attached to prussiks on my ready ridgeline to attach my tarp more quickly without fussing around with sticks, it doesn't and much more bulk or weight for a fast and easy set up in inclement weather.

[@jaggiecz]

Another great video, exept the tea. 😉🙂 Always learning something.

[@bennyc409]

So cool to see you use our Aussie billy technique mate! The "billy" is the name for the pot itself. Boil the billy, just means boil the pot of water. Bloody rippa!

[@wickeddubz]

I’ve made 2 pot hangers already, when we got back to one of our camps one year later, the pot hanger was there and waited for us. Such a good feeling

[@Jaden48108]

Outstanding. Always appreciate new ways of doing things. Rangers lead the way!

[@jonathanhughes8670]

Good load-out, I need these reminders to pack light. You definitely learned about tea! Not too many people know not to boil it. Looking forward to your next video!

[@IsmaelAyo-l6d]

Thank you major,these knowledge were all tested with great vulues for both civilians and military active or reservists.because in case of calamity and disorder everyone must know how to survive.i hope every local government in every contry should support it.requiring every one to learn.i remember when i was in the elementary the 12 scout laws and. One of them for the boyscout is "always ready". I suggest to have a pack of wet tissue for hygiene. hUA! Long live sir snap salute.

[@nickisauer9626]

Love that enhanced Ridgeline

[@jaybird8748]

I was really enjoying the video, but that cup of tea made me like and subscribe. Cheers from Scotland

[@zippitydoodah5693]

well done

[@peterbogart4531]

Sir, great video, Skipper! Remember that 3 stages of boil do obtain, simmer, boil, and roil, I call them. Now I will try steeping before boil, and after roil, and compare. The 1qt. with lid is a big help in purifying with tabs.

[@peterbogart4531]

A couple with a well-disciplined bush dog on a remote canoe trip in Alaska will benefit from having 1 tarp each, a bug-proof tent (hopefully with viewing windows), & some kind of rain gear or poncho. In an emergency you may choose a low-impact, temporary camping spot inland, possibly out of sight of the river. Use bow saw & chopper to build a wide palisade with spaced, 4-inch or thicker "sticks," under an overhead tarp canopy linked with duct tape. Be well armed. I generally prefer a "short," stainless-steel, heavy bolt-action.375 caliber rifle. Powerful shotguns & handguns can be appropriate. Have multiple headlamps, etc. Get guidance, work with authorities, & be prepared!

[@Minuteman_Expeditions-wo2cp]

Whaaaaaaaat 🤣 That's got to be the first time I have ever heard him say he needs help lighting a fire 🤣 granted he was talkin about tinder but I was a little surprised 😲 he got my attention and I did a double-take... I'll admit it 🤣

[@pollyhatch5426]

Short, Sweet, and to the point. Thanks, Andrew.

[@loydevan1311]

Andrew. Excellent video. Thank you for your professionalism. Continue to produce quality work.

[@CorneliusFahey]

Really enjoy your content! Keep up the good work! ✅👍🏻😊

[@redbeard6606]

Another great video , thanks Andrew.

[@shadowphoenix8962]

Like that tea swinging,think I've seen it decades ago,nice tip.

[@pB-vp3mo]

Another great video! Keep them coming.

[@BeardedChieftain]

Aussie here..."Billy Tea" is indeed a brand, but it is also a method which you partially demonstrated. Old Bushies like my parents and grandparents would use certain types of eucalypt leaves (gum leaves) laid across the top of the liquid, then the billy is swung around and the gum leaves will help keep more of the leaf tea at the bottom.

[@slevinchannel7589]

@BeardedChieftain Prepper's Blind-Spots famously include: -The entire Concept of Climate-Change-KZbinrs. -City-Enhancement like what Not-Just-Bikes and Strong-Town constantly propose. -The Entire Channel of Some-More-News, literally specialized on being informative but not dry.

[@chrismoore600]

Outstanding kit. Job well done sir. Thanks

[@drfever99]

Thank You Andrew!

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for another outstanding video!!!

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Andrew

[@dennisleighton2812]

13:00 I thought I might share a technique I learned back in the day of Boy Scouts. Instead of a lot of carving the crane and pothanger, we used a much simpler method. We would cut three poles about 4-5 ft long, and clean them up a bit. We'd then tie them into a tripod to place over our fire. Then, instead of a pothanger pole, we'd have a length of mattress chain (dirt cheap; about 4-5 ft long) with a hook on both ends. Take one end around one of the tripod pole ends and hook into the chain below. Hook the pot on the other end and adjust to height as required. It's a light, easy to pack and insanely cheap method that lives in your kit all the time. No need to cut and carve. One could also use normal chain just as easily, but it would cost a bit more. [I just nicked a piece out of Dad's garage.!] Tinder: these days tinder can be very easy. Cotton make-up remover pads work very well - just rub some hand sanitiser into each pad (or use Vaseline petroleum jelly - just as good). A few strikes of the ferro-rod will get it going easily. Having a good quality candle is also very useful, as it gives a strong steady flame and can be used till the kindling is going well. It can be used to help start many fires, before replacing with another one. Remember to keep the pads in small Zip-loc bags to keep them totally dry. Cheers mate!

[@raywilliams1969]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing.

[@ronaldfeagle8231]

Always the best !!

[@NewHampshireJack]

These excellent videos are simple and repeatable. That is important to the average Joe. It was good to share the information about tea vs coffee. We love both. Generally, tea is our first choice. Some folks are surprised when we share that since we live in a coffee-growing area

[@williammoore4646]

Thanks again for a very enjoyable and informative video, i grew up with tea drinkers from the UK, my grandparents introduced me to it when i was a wee lad, ha, ha.

[@timothysalinas37]

The pot hanger is pretty fancy. I'd just push some coals off to the side a set me pot on top don't have to worry about the pot falling down and dumping my drink or dinner.

[@dalemeyer8207]

OUTSTANDING....THANKS

[@radudan9589]

Good, fluent video.

[@rbowman368]

Ranger grip 78 is my first pick every time for an EDC knife.

[@mountaineer5596]

Check out the Victorinox Locksmith.

[@zoephin6205]

Been there, done that. Outrider for the win. Don't feel like brutalizing my hands anymore with the awful ergonomics.

[@randybradley7427]

Another great video enjoyed it. Keep up the good work.

[@donnywilkes6417]

As always I love it.

[@unfi6798]

Cheers for the updates Major. Always looking forward for your vids. Cheers mate.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Love the new ridgeline

[@randallhawkinson4727]

I'll have to try the Billy Pot method with morning coffee. For me, its tea it the evening. I've grown past "Over the gunwale and into the bay." That was the Boston Masonic Lodge by the way. Treasonous no-good peasants! Like mr Biden said, "God save the Queen". Anyway, I was telling Shawn, we don't have any long straight branches or trees out here on the Left Coast. However, I just recalled that I thinned out our oleanders the last two days. I forget which part(s) are poisonous, but after they dry, they should be fine. Nice carving!! Carry on! Hooyah!

[@thejulesfather]

God bless you brother

[@richardkibler3870]

These tips help one to Thrive while you survive,Allowing to keep your mental focus a bit sharper overall,during times of duress.Many Thanks for this tutorial Andrew,Cheers!!