Solo Overnight Testing Amazons Emergency Shelter in The Rain and Wild Boar Bacon Stew

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[@alaskankare]

thought the video was good. wouldn't have noticed there was anything up, until you mentioned it.

[@nigelmack8238]

I noticed that video trend as well. These gimmicks gear kits need to be exposed. They will get people in more trouble if they think some of this stuff will save them. Finding quality/ practical gear is the hardest part of survival kit building. I like how you have a store link to the stuff you use.

[@juliebaker6969]

What about those flashlights or lanterns that you can recharge with a built in crank? Then you would ALWAYS have light, if it runs down just rewind it.

[@BRIANJAMESGIBB]

no need to apologise ta for taking the time best

[@joshuarhoades2740]

Bug Out Bag Outstanding AF!

[@dougbotimer8005]

So for a non-woodsman spending an unintended night in the woods the Amazon shelter would not be a comfortable night, but would retain body heat and may well save someone from hypothermia. Sounds like just what an emergency shelter is intended for. Thanks for sacrificing a nights sleep to test this emergency shelter.

[@wildbill3218]

Your "rushed" video is more informative than most others prepared video on YT. Great video!

[@kosys5338]

LOL, "A broke ass Snoopy house in the woods". That was a pretty good description, LOL.

[@kevola5739]

The big plus on the Snoopy shack is that it gives you another way to collect water. Save it for next Thanksgiving and you could wrap your turkey in it for roasting.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

Nothing you do is crap. NOTHING. Keep it up. We love what you do and your honesty. Its what makes you different from the rest. Your not afraid to call out a manufacturer on their weak points. Even if they sponsor you. I love this.

[@richardlovell683]

I'm loving the "what not to buy" aspect of this series of videos. I appreciate being steered away from the garbage, being shown why it's garbage, and pointed towards the proper equipment. Thanks for your work CPL!

[@scottgoodhart2935]

I agree with the last couple of posts... no this is not ideal for camping... if having it in a "survival" pack and knowing how to use it, priceless. I have a couple of these in bug out bags. They are practically weightless and will keep you warm and dry"ish" enough for a thumbs up. Nothing is going to satisfy someone who's had better, but this will definitely satisfy someone stuck in a horrible situation where there is no other option.

[@1967boomer]

Thank you Corporal for what you do. I myself am prior Army 38 Bravo been out since 07. Anyway, my brother had got me the ranger(78) knife as a gift this summer it became part of my EDC. I have gone back and begun to watch all your videos. I love them all. The woods are where I find my peace and those days I don't get to go I know I can find peace just by watching your videos and getting some sleep at night. Keep up the great work. I know I'm no Marine but I served beside some great Marines and with that, I leave you with this Semper Fi

[@richardbrown7539]

Prior 38B here also. Secure the Victory! Got out in 2010.

[@zachprescott8784]

I find it hard to believe anyone criticizes your videos. They are original, funny/entertaining, well edited (appreciate the 20 min videos now btw) and most importantly very informative. You know what you are doing and are effectively showing people, myself included, how to get out there and survive or just have a good time camping.

[@MegaAKmike]

Many years ago I tried a tube tent and found them to be less than satisfactory. I lived in Alaska for 45 years and in wilderness areas for over 20 years, so I have had a little experience with living in the woods. I find that your videos are great and recommend them to those that have not spent much time in the wild places and even though I have spent years in wilderness areas I have learned a few things from your videos myself. So I too thank you. I am 80 now but still like camping on occasion but it is harder at my age than it was when I was younger. Still can’t beat the outdoors though. Keep up the good work. You are providing a good service for the public.

[@Goandgetit00]

I lived in Mat-Su valley since 89 till two months ago, miss it very much.

[@TwentytenS4B8]

Arcturus tarp and bank line. Better shelter same results.

[@joeydewitt5445]

I was born and raised in the mountains. Still live in the same area I was born in. There’s not much to do around here. And jobs that offer a decent pay isn’t heard of around here. But there’s one thing that has kept me on this mountain the last 33 years. And hopefully for the rest of my life. That’s the great outdoors. There’s nothing like setting out on a few day adventure with nothing more than just a select few essential items.

[@TheNypenfan]

I love hearing that you are still getting out there in your 80’s. I only hope I can do the same. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469]

@@TheNypenfan agreed... that guy is awesome at 80..

[@grabjrnskallby4118]

This is the 4th video I’ve gotten to watch since my wife has been in the ICU. Before they put her on a ventilator, she said we would watch all of your episodes together when she wakes up. A Corporal’s Corner binge! I like the gear reviews. I like the builds. And I like the education you share freely. I’m glad you’re showing us what not to get. Keep making and sharing so we’ll have some great material to watch when she wakes up! Absolutely appreciate all you do.

[@ljpebz5014]

Wishing your wife all the best for a quick recovery, perhaps as well as watching the shows, you could plan to make one of the meals that corporal does? Bacon always brings a smile, xoxo ETA - make sure you look after yourself too, eat/drink even if you don’t feel like it to keep your strength up. Xx

[@jameskelly1680]

I hope your wife has a swift recovery.

[@grabjrnskallby4118]

Unfortunately, Monday night I was called to the hospital. My wife died at 12:50a on the morning of the 7th after a 4 week battle with Covid-19. We won’t get to have that binge session together, but I know she’ll be watching with me every time I watch. 😭

[@Metal_Vistas]

@@grabjrnskallby4118 I am very sorry for your loss. Hang tough.

[@adamthrockmorton1500]

It's a SURVIVAL shelter, not a thrive shelter. It keeps you warm and dry. It sounds like it works well. Big difference between survival and camping.

[@vesuvius2444]

Agreed, although he did mention he'd probably prefer an A frame tarp over it. Which is cheaper and takes about the same space. So I'm sure he thinks there are better emergency supplies. I always have tarps in my vehicle. A ton of uses.

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

You're using a survival shelter for an overnight camping trip. I agree, it's a thumbs down, but I guarantee, if you were in a survival situation, you'd be better off with it than without.

[@chrismoore600]

Nice quiet Sunday morning coffee and corporal corner just doesn't get better than this. Outstanding AF.

[@msbalu123456]

That's right. Good evening from Germany:)

[@susiestogsdill5075]

I also enjoy watching these before dozing off to sleep. :)

[@susiestogsdill5075]

@@DarkMeta_Minecraft enjoy that bushcraft camp! Hoping to be doing similar soon

[@lindorm90]

My thoughts exactly.

[@lindorm90]

@@susiestogsdill5075 i do the same😂

[@TheALLGOODshow]

I may actually buy one of these after watching your video. I have been looking for a very light weight emergency tent, and this thing looks to fit the bill. The very positive thing I took out of the video was it it keeps a person very warm inside, which is primary number one on a cold night in the woods. The fact that it was essentially waterproof was also a big plus. Update: I did just order one. 1.6 lbs, couldn’t pass that up to throw in the backpack for survival.

[@PISQUEFrancis]

SHIPPING weight includes the shipping packaging, I'd be surprised if this tent weighs more than about 1/2 pound.

[@CTNZ2000]

If it keeps water and wind off and heat in, it’s not a failure, it’s a concept that needs improvement but could be something, venting at the top end to relieve condensation, a better system to retain shape. It’s an emergency back up shelter not a proper tent, it’s something to be in the bottom of your pack just in case.

[@kickboxerforever00]

How you gonna vent it and have it do its job at the same as time? I.e keep wind,cold (by trapping your) body heat) and rain out? Venting would make it useless when you need it most

[@stonerock56]

Kit looks really good… Didn’t hear you state how long the saw blade was. Love your incite for each item you describe!! I don’t think it seemed rushed. You give your honesty in product reviews I appreciate all of your videos and look forward to more builds

[@donaldlembo1263]

Please don't apologize for any thing that you post. This may have been rushed, but your insights are great your instruction is valued. your experience is evident by the way you improve a sub par product. Thank You for another inspirational post I look forward to next week.

[@mikeks8181]

I agree that no opologies Needed. All the info is on par with the videos. Never noticed it was rushed. Cpl Kelly is Taking his time to inform us. We are all thankful

[@jaynecobb3701]

11:29 Place a nickle or penny in the tent then tie a slip knot around it on the outside. Then you can use that to pull out the sides of the tent.

[@dooku65]

You’ve taught me more about building shelters and fires than anyone ever thought about teaching me, THANK YOU!

[@recall5811]

just wait until my book hits the market in 2022

[@jamesbrigham2926]

Hey Corporal, you ever look at cases of people who have actually gotten lost in the wild? I would love to see some videos talking about what has happened to people and how it went wrong for them and what they could have done to improve their situation.

[@NaomiH.]

I would appreciate hearing his commentary on all those competitive survival shows also (like Alone or some of the other top shows where you know there is less made up dramatization and more genuineness).

[@toddk1377]

Now this would be interesting. Perhaps having a mock up kit they had when they got lost and based on the story of that individual, he uses the same stuff to come up with ideas of his own. However, one thing he can't mock is the stress and possible panic some of these individuals were in or their exact condition being in the bush, which affects everyone and their decisions differently.

[@mikes1097]

Never apologize for any of your videos! I love them all... thanks for posting this

[@mnt809]

This is the only bushcraft channel I watch. Wouldn't matter to me what any others do. I love your straight-forward approach with simple humor. I also love the moments of silence you squeeze in. I don't like too much explaining.

[@philballachino]

It’s a emergency tent , so I think it did well !! It might not last a month but it is what it is . Bravo on the videos, always nice to see what can be done ty

[@LorrieB330]

You may as well expect me to tell you on every video how much that I appreciate those knot tying visuals. I’ve impressed several friends with the knot skills you’ve taught me. :)

[@ajherring92]

I love these gear videos because it's a reminder that a poncho, poncho liner and a DD tarp is more than enough for most situations. It's also nice to see someone calling out the trash on Amazon and giving the solid kit it's due.

[@randall.3189]

Tea or coffee, don't matter as long as you can have a brew you will always feel better.

[@NormReitzel]

I spent too much time in England and Japan, thus I'm a fan of black tea, strong. I have a son in law to try out coffees, personally, I'm not a fan. You're right, hot brew and caffeine.

[@UmpTSquat]

This comes late... I know. Thanks for taking one for the team and creating this great content. This is a survival tent designed with survival in mind, not comfort. Using a few strips of the Gorilla tape, tie-outs could be added to pull the sides out, reducing the chance of coming into contact with the condensation, as well as creating more room inside the tent.

[@chazzone]

Enjoyed the video, as always. Not a quibble, but as bad as that tent is...it could be worse. You could have nothing at all. I bought these for my adult kids to keep in their cars in case of emergency. They're not like their old man who would have the gear he needs on hand. Even though I raised them camping and hanging out in the woods, I see no evidence that they have carried on the tradition of being prepared. This, along with an ammo can of real necessities that I gave them will give them a fighting chance in case of a real emergency where they are stranded. I only hope they never need them. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to where ever you're headed next.

[@anitasimmons3599]

Don't give up hope. Our son is an Eagle Scout, but says the weather is always perfect indoors, why do you insist on going primative, but our daughter and her boyfriend have started camping and backpacking for vacations. They were both reared camping, but after the left home, they just had other things to do for vacations and with any of there spare time. The training is there when they need it.

[@jasonschau4218]

Your rushed video is still better than 90% of the garbage out there

[@ChrisSavenSH]

"a compass' sole purpose is to walk a straight line", so very well put and what a way to demystify a tool that as you said, many people don't quite know how to use properly.

[@brentneves3602]

If it keeps the rain out and body heat in, then as far as I'm concerned it covers the basic parameters of a temporary survival shelter. It's definitely not everyday camping gear, but light weight and smalI enough to keep in a tiny day pack as an emergency life saver, in the event of getting lost, an accident or sudden change of weather...I would erect it on a heavy bed of dry leaves for ground installation, if at all possible. Thanks for the review Corporal👍

[@t.m2933]

The video DOES NOT SUCK, it is in REAL TIME, lol. It is another variation on how to survive and work with what you got. So it is a GREAT video. Thank you for doing this for us.

[@satguy27]

Looks like most of us are drinking coffee and enjoying a Corporals Corner new episode. Those cotton balls are a literal life saver in wet conditions. A suggestion, when making char cloth for future use, pulverize Frito corn chips into dust and place the dust into the tin with your cloth. Kinda cheating a bit but in my experiences doing it, the added oils displace into the char cloth ensure that you'll keep that spark in wet locations as most times I'm out, it never fails to not rain.

[@ElfAzzid]

Well, it's not meant to be a tent for regular use. It's an emergency use to keep you alive. It kept you warm and.... moist.... but you would survive, yeah? Looks far better than those thin mylar emergency tents. Emergency use, not for a primary shelter. But could possibly pull it apart and use it on a lean-to.

[@mrwes100]

Never a need to apologize brother.

[@BookOfHuntsman]

Corp out there living the peasant's life. 😂 Love these honest breakdowns of the market bs. Saves people money, could be saving people's lives.

[@recall5811]

You are the man. 🥃🥃🥃 2022

[@alexfl135]

I do always enjoy your videos I do enjoy you doing whatever you like regardless if people do the same or not. We can see when you enjoy doing the videos you like and enjoy do to. Whatever you enjoy doing we will love to watch you do!

[@unclemikeb]

Sounds like that big orange tent needs a vent up at the top to let your body humidity out. Of course this would be modifying it but some pullouts could easily be created on the sides to create more room. For the average nerd who does not know anything it could be a lifesaver.

[@devinmassaway313]

I got one of those lifetents. The only reason I did, is for my emergency vehicle break down kit. That can be cut and strung up along the inside of my vehicle to retain heat if I break down and am unable to get help until a day or two later. I also got a life sleeping bag for it too. Itll be loud and annoying, but in a survival situation, I'm looking for functionality over comfort any day of the week.

[@DDGVET4]

Son and Family come into town for late Thanksgiving - $50.00. Underdog Alabama wins SEC Championship - $100.00 Sunday with the Corporal - Priceless!

[@tomdyer4144]

I agree that as a bug out shelter its junk. However as an emergency situation for a few nights I believe it would be more than satisfactory.

[@darrelljanssen588]

Concerning the tent. What's garbage in a video may well be a mansion under survival conditions. That tent was designed for use during a survival situation. One or two uses.

[@gingerthetrailpup7223]

“Broke ass, Snoopy house in the woods” 😂 Snoopy would make Charlie Brown sleep in that!

[@Ob1sdarkside]

"Broke ass snoopy house in the woods" Outstanding AF

[@magnusdarkhan974]

I need that on a T-shirt.

[@Ob1sdarkside]

@@magnusdarkhan974 I'd buy one

[@devildog17013]

"Now we're lookin' like a broke-ass Snoopy house in the woods." Best comment in the video. I agree about that 'emergency shelter'. One would be much better off with a good 5x8 or 7x10 tarp. At least you could tie it out properly. Another good, informative video. As always, your time and effort are much appreciated. Keep up the good work, brother. Semper Fi!

[@kentmulter]

Hi Corporal, another fine video! Nothing to apologize for; you've made so many of these, you're an expert; even your bad ones are good. I think you may have judged the tent too harshly. It's probably intended for emergency use by an unskilled person, so its priorities are to keep the user warm and be super-easy to set up. I saw another YT video that tested this tent; the temp. was in the 20s outside, but 50s inside, just from body heat. That's pretty impressive. With tools, cordage, and duct tape, it's possible to do things like using a ridgepole instead of a line, adding tieouts to keep the sides from sagging, and making a couple of small vent openings to reduce condensation ... maybe in a future video?

[@NormReitzel]

I don't ever think I've ever seen one of your videos I didn't like.👍

[@spencersuxx]

This video did not suck my friend! I always enjoy the Sunday corporal hangout.

[@ghfjjgk]

We make 3 cuts down 2 sides and across the bottom fold that up and support with a couple poles throw a cheap clear drop sheet over it and you have a super shelter Put your long fire 3 feet from the plastic

[@longslide]

I have one of these ,,, vacuum sealed into a very small package , stowed in my hunting pack . Strictly as a EMERGENCY shelter if "things go wrong" miles from the truck ! Its very light , so itll always be there . heavy items like proper camping gear tend to get left in the truck or at camp. Tube tents are Not ideal ,, but better than nothing .

[@stevenshima1522]

I thought it was very good for surviving a night in the cold - it kept him warm and comfortably dry.

[@lonniethompson4929]

A quickie but a goodie. A little knife and tape work that could become a nice Whelan shelter with floor .

[@Dab_Marino]

Dear Santa, A hour long of a Christmas Corporals Corner would be epic AF. 👍 Thanks! Salute Corporal! 🦅🇺🇸

[@recall5811]

soon

[@megaglowz8540]

@@recall5811 🥳

[@PhilCherry3]

This is a good item to have as part of a group of emergency items. Pair it with a tarp & it becomes a significant short-term emergency shelter. Pair it with a tarp & appropriate groundpad & it will work wonders as an emergency solution.

[@sirluckey23]

A video idea that i think could be cool is seeing how you would modify things like this shelter to make it effective.

[@gmorrison1962]

I've used one of those tents before and they definitely retain body heat they're not designed for Comfort, they're designed to save your life. I will always keep one in my bug out bag.

[@johnzemetra6106]

Never apologize for your effort. What about a MRE as a bug out meal?

[@gravyblue]

Bit of an odd review. I'd say it performed perfectly. Kept wind and rain out and heat in, and it's tiny. It's obviously not intended for regular family camping trips. I always carry an emergency foil blanket. It too is noisy and traps condensation, but might be what keeps me alive?

[@recall5811]

then you missed me stating what was wrong and how it could be better

[@colleencampbell5189]

I know I am late to this chat. Thank you for this review. I was seriously considering this tent for my bug out bag. I am trying to be very stealth, and extremely light because I live in New York City and I want to be prepared yet inconspicuous. Thanks again

[@jeffrichards5106]

Oh boy.. another miserable night. Maybe that shelter would have been good if it was made right. Thanks again for the warning. Look forward to your emergency bag video. That Pack-it Gourmet looks really good, have to give it a try soon. Broke ass Snoopy tent indeed! 🤣👍

[@Ghost_Os]

I guess one upshot is you could drink all that condensate 😂 Maybe less of a problem if the door was left slightly ajar? Is there enough slack in those walls that you could use a marble, or some knotted up cord on the inside and a lark's head or similar on the outside to create additional tie off points to tension it better? Maybe a slightly upgraded broke-ass Snoopy house in the woods? Looking forward to your version of things 👍🏻

[@Ghost_Os]

@@jamesellsworth9673 That might work. Maybe three bipods with a ridge pole. Maybe an additional pole at the mid-point of each "wall".

[@toddk1377]

Why not just use a few tarp clips and tie them out. It takes mins to put them on and to tie to a tree or a pole, plus you got to keep in mind these shelters are thin and the fabric isn't very strong so it'll be easy to tear with a pole on the inside if it isn't smooth enough. The clips just seem to be the easier way to go to me.

[@terryrogers1025]

“And the tube tent is still standing” “ OUTSTANDING” as they say, gotta love it!!!😉😁

[@2DGraphicDesign]

Corporal • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery • If they're following your lead. You're ahead of the curve. [Setting the trend.] Shawn, Do the show you enjoy most.

[@philcooper9225]

My dad counts your videos as survivalism videos for my course work so thanks for uploading these Yes my dad makes me go through stuff like this 😆 He says I'll thank him someday but I hope I never have to

[@JDubbsadventure]

I say the tent is better than nothing but it leaves a lot to be desired

[@Paul.Douglas]

Not every video has to be an epic to be good. This was informative. Good stuff.

[@killerpankakes]

Went from smoothin’ it last week in the hot tent to bruisin’ it this week in the crappy emergency tent. Great video either way!!

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

Those million things to do that only you seem to care about ... And you still shot a video. To me thats what makes you an awesome instructor. The content was rushed and although it was noticeable, you still took the time to present solid information. Thank you sir. Be well.

[@denni-T]

I love your videos and always learn so much. I get overwhelmed by all the choices, so I appreciate these gear videos. I rather buy something I know is going to work. I'm glad you are still going to do some build videos too because they're fun and you're awesome. Who wants to watch a knock-off?

[@wyomingadventures]

Thank you Corporal for trying to show everyone the good and the bad of outdoor gear. Valuable information of those who truly listen to what you are trying to tell them. No such thing as a bad video from you. Not every situation is a bed of roses. Listen and learn. Best outdoors teacher you will ever have. I watch all the videos but don't comment much. All videos from Corporal's Corner are thumbs up from me.

[@mattpastell3728]

I have the same emergency tent in one of my vehicles, it is garbage. I will replace it with my Lunar Solo backpacking tent (28 oz without the stake) which is too small for 7-10 day hikes. Here’s how I described you to a friend: with a folding saw, a knife and a roll of bank line you could build the Taj Mahal. So I got a good laugh when you made the same reference. I gave up boiling my drinking water years ago, I got tired of drinking hot water after a long hike. After trying several filters for years, I’ve settled on the Platypus Gravity Works. You fill one bag and hang it and the other bag fills with filtered water in minutes. I’ve tried the 1.5, 2 & 4 liter versions. I don’t go camping without it!

[@royshidler3351]

I like the card board build with clear plastic over it alot better that looked awesome

[@lyteheaded3070]

Corporal, I love your content. I'd like to see some sort of ghillie fort, with camo netting or something in a dugout bunker or an elevated base. Just an idea. Thanks for your content

[@SebastianLong]

You know what else I keep in my bag? An extra pair of thick socks. It can be a moral booster if nothing else. Also helpful if you get wet feet as wet feet when you have to make a long walk will give blisters or even something more serious.

[@terezabuchlova5013]

Very good advice, I second that!

[@shawnsisler3743]

I have no problem with anything Annie Lennox sings being stuck in my head...lol Hey, look, it's Corporal Burrito...

[@daleschlehuber9353]

How about a continued Corporal mod? Make a slice on the floor of a long side, then up to the apex at each end. This will give you a flap to extend out to some tie off each corner. Now you have a nice reflective Whelen type tent, no condensation problem, and a fire out front would roast you!

[@cynthiawigington1236]

Great stuff: gorilla tape cords to the sides to bring them out taut - quick and easy. I've used these reflective types of shelters a lot, and you have to have air flow through them to deal with the condensation. I was out in Vermont last winter at 30 below with a mylar tube tarp, one end tied up, which let almost all the condensation out, and folded the foot end under as the wind was coming from the north there. With a swagman, thermarest reflective folder like you use, hat and mittens I was quite warm for the 3 hours I was out there testing it out. Hat and mittens of course. People need to get out with whatever setup and see what they do. Thanks for all you do. Please drink good coffee!

[@LoneWolf0648]

there are so many better options than that thing BUT the only use i could see for this is stuffed in the bottom of a small pack for a hunter/hiker (with better cord) incase they get lost/stuck in the middle of nowhere in a sudden storm... even then there are still better options for such an absolute emergency situation.

[@weimman11]

Nice video. I like the fair and honest pros and cons comments.

[@mikew2661]

You’ve been providing awesome videos and inspiring people to be out with families for a long time. You’ve even brought your own son out several times to inspire us even more. Anybody that rips on you for any effort you put in should just shut up and go someplace else

[@MC-dt2md]

Shawn: if I had to choose only one YT channel and dump all of the others, I would keep yours. Even when you do a crap-ass job on a video (according to you), it is still OUTSTANDING. I am looking forward to seeing the results of your new direction….

[@curleex3838]

Remember it is ONLY an emergency shelter for a few nights and you would only use it if it was well cold, in warmer dryer conditions a make shift shelter will do but for very cold winter times this shelter would save your life as it retains heat well. Also in a desert it would collect water if used correctly. Good bit of kit to have tbh imo. Great video btw ✌💙🇬🇧

[@recall5811]

this is stated and also said a tarp is more versatile

[@chrisdroblyn]

Shawn, thanks for continuing the epic saga of finding the gimmicks out there and revealing their true worth. Set up that Patreon account so viewers can support more content like this! Great job as usual....

[@MrScubaPom]

I don’t find it a sucky video . Was quick, straight to the point, very helpful to not buy crap kit and to get the right thing. And it’s a good time to talk about gear… it’s Christmas soon and I guess I know what to ask 😅

[@michaeldemetriou1399]

The Corporals bug out kit will be simple, lightweight and good value just to keep us alive. It will be no frills apart from the food he includes. He knows that tasty food will make us happy.

[@peterdisbury]

Interesting collection of items though. A bad pack will leave you hurting especially if the seams fall apart as it did with me on a hike in a National Park. Get a good solid pack it is a game changer.

[@subdermal13]

Bruh…even your ‘crappy’ videos are still better than 95% of the other real crap on KZbin. Keep doing you man, no compromises!

[@christopherbeckerdite4273]

Yup! Can't say I'd be out there and say "Hmmm, I really wish I had that one." Loved the video and, as always, I appreciate all of your time and effort in these creations.

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Develop a 3-5 video series on how to escape from suburban east coast to a place of safety.

[@dag_of_the_west5416]

Sure, first step: undo the dock lines on your sailboat...

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

@@dag_of_the_west5416 Right?? That's not far off!

[@azpapa9347]

Another great video, I like your no BS style. Keep 'em coming. When it comes to a budget flashlight, I'm sold on the Wowtac's A1S. It's next door to indestructible, waterproof to 1m, 4 modes w/memory, strobe & SOS. It uses the included 18650 battery w/built in micro USB charging port on the battery. Turbo is an hour @1150 lumens, and low six days @24 lumens. It's belt clip is reversible, so you can clip it on any hat and use it as a headlamp, and small enough to use as EDC. I'm not even sure how many I own because I've given them to all my friends, and keep them handy in my tool kits, a couple in my BOB, and I have one mounted on all my long guns, as well a couple in each vehicle. I've yet to have one fail, and It's hard to beat @ $29.

[@CrossWindOutdoors]

Hardest working man on YT

[@shanedavidson398]

Could you use the gorilla tape, and tape some bank line to the outside and stake it to the ground. The same principle as tie out loops on tarp tents, to pull the sides out for extra room and stability.

[@komrade223]

Take a small bit of rock free dirt and make a ball. Take the tarp and at the point you want to tie it off at, make a small bundle that will fit your dirt ball. Put in the ball, cinch the tarp up, and tie a knot below the bundle with your cordage. You just made a no cut, no sew, no glue or tape attachment point. Look up tarp buttons for a better explanation. But it will be stronger than the duct tape adhesion.

[@drugtalk101]

It might suck but in an emergency all you can ask for is the wind to be blocked the rain to stay out and your body to stay one that’s really all you can ask for so I would be able to thumbs up for an emergency

[@carlahubbard7561]

“Broke ass Snoopy house in the woods!” Too funny!

[@kbwolf8338]

I would just like to thank you for your service first and also your no bullshit youtube show or vlog or whatever you call it. Keep up the great work.

[@user-bi4lr5oc9w]

I remember watching one of your videos where you questioned changing the length of your videos due to people skipping through them. I was one of those people, but have been making a real effort to watch your videos in there entirety. I will say with confidence, please continue creating the way you are. I truly enjoy each video from start to finish, the style, the humour, and the info. All good stuff. Perhaps edit a quick clip explaining how long it takes you to set up or build your shelters? I think thats good info for people to be able to gauge their own person situation and which shelter would best suit their needs in that given moment. Obviously there's many variables to consider, but would still be interesting to know. Keep up the good work, I'll be looking forward to the next video.

[@charleslamica5123]

In the 1990s as a wilderness survival instructor with the Alaska State Troopers I field tested an emergency shelter very similar to this one. To say it sucked would be a massive understatement. Don't waste money on this crap. Instead, buy yourself a good quality nylon tarp with proper tie-out points. With that, some cordage, and a bit of practice you can quickly make a better shelter than the one in this video.

[@Crangaso]

No apology needed Corp. You've got the most awesomeness wilderness survival channel. Gear operational reviews in the field go along way & save us the pain of learning the hard way. Can't wait to see your own!