5 Piece Military Survival Kit // Why is there Salt in EVERY MRE?

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[@observationpostcharlie1365]

I still use paracord but have for years also used bank line

[@owps663]

About 8 years ago, I did an experiment where I only ate mre's. My goal was to go for thirty days on just two mre's a day and drink only water. I breezed through the first week about midway through the second week it became more difficult not to eat a regular meal, and on the third week it was impossible not to have real food on my mind constantly every waking hour and it was becoming more difficult to stay focused and concentrate on simple tasks at hand. It was on about day 28 or 29 I through in the towel and ended the experiment. Strangely enough, in the end, what I seem to be craving the most was bread. Until that time, flour and wheat storage for prep'n and survival had been a low priority on my list. That has since changed.

[@SoundWave209]

This is good information to know!

[@johnburgin7478]

Good info. I’m just appreciative you didn’t demonstrate that one function of the E tool 😅. Have a good one

[@dalejuhl8591]

YIKES- How many footballs did you poop?

[@owps663]

It wasn't pleasant 😆😆😆

[@sketchyketchup]

Did you try some more vintage offerings? I have some fine sloppy joes aged to perfection.

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Appreciate the reminder about the salt and its many uses. Well done. Have a great week, sir!

[@jameschancey251]

The folding saw and a pair of pruning shears are always in my hunting backpack and my turkey hunting vest for building blinds and clearing shooting lanes. Also in case you have to cut a stick for an emergency game of fetch.

[@Lambda25]

Just one small observation. The Silky saws are designed as pull-cut saws, it appears to me that you are putting similar force on the push and pull stroke. If you focus 80% effort on the pull stroke you greatly reduce the risk of the blade buckling, allowing you to utilise the full length of the blade, even for the shorter saws.

[@keithrayeski6417]

Riggs is the most essential piece of your kit!😊 I recall a large overhead sign the welcomed you to the training area at fort Carson back in the day; “Take Two Salt Tablets and Drive on”….those words have always stuck with me. Enjoyed this…

[@arctodussimus6198]

I still have my issued canteen cup. It is dated 1967. It’s one of my oldest possessions, and in the field, my love for it is second only to my knife. “The cure for anything is salt: sweat, tears or the sea.” Semper Fi

[@waygone6657]

That is awesome, I loaned mine to a 'friend' for a demonstration and never got it back.

[@jory6781]

Another great video. I always put my money towards my tools first and then go from there. Keep them coming.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Can’t go wrong with that!

[@paul7754]

Stoker and Riggs still doing it right - 'deeds not words'! Overlooked much of the time but a saw is much quieter than an axe - when that matters. At 63 if I down a can of Dinty Moore I don't leave the house without an E-tool (and some paper) in my bag or truck! Cheers for the tears Stoker - Semper Fi

[@Z7d3nR4]

Good video, Top. I once watched a soldier use the edge of his e-tool as as saw to cut firewood. He did it, but decided it worked better as an axe.

[@panpiper]

The biggest advantage of a folding saw like a Silky is not that it can cut wood for shelter or fire, but that it can do so MUCH more quickly and with VASTLY less effort than would any other sort of cutting impliment.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Something else about folding saws, they are typically quieter to use and safer to use vs an axe or hatchet.

[@MarkShelby2025]

I swear that Dog was licking it's Ass of camera before he took a bite off that Spoon 😂 . True Warrior, Great Video Brother 👍

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@GruntProof]

Ourstanding

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[@kachiri]

I do love the Paracord, but I also know how to cut wood to fit together like a puzzle incase I don't have the paracord to tie it. I don't buy it as much now. But I do still use it once in a while, like for a close line to hang clothes or to hang other item, using carabiners, etc. I even used a bit in the house too, not just for "the great outdoors".

[@Brent0331]

If you felt a vibration in the ground where you are Stoker, that was me yelling KILL, here in Texas after you talked about Killing Commies with E-Tools! Great video brother. Semper Fi!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Felt it happen!

[@jamesbridges7750]

That silky outback is an awesome saw. I always think about guys in AFG trying to hack down one of those cedar trees with a couple of Kabars giving up after 4 hours. Yeah, the saw stays in the pack.

[@armandogonzales9304]

The limb behind the knee to help lock in place while sawing is a force multipleir!

[@bobc9744]

Another awesome video. Thanks Stoker and Riggs. Nothin wrong with sharing chow with your best pal.

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. The five items you describe make good sense. I consider them to be necessities. Especially, the folding saw, which I have found to be much safer than an axe or hatchet, and far quieter.

[@stevemulholland1532]

I enjoy your videos. My Pocket Boy Silky works awesome. If I loan it, everyone bends it like you did in your opening saw clip. It is a pull saw and not to be loaned.

[@goodredman]

Really useful information! Enjoy this type of content. By the way, I use my entrenching tool as a stool flip the other way around with the handle towards the ground. Put the E tool into hoe configuration then you sit balanced on the blade end.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Do the same too!

[@jtaylor8792]

I believe I have a 1967 e-tool. Learning how well I use it. Fun times, and Stoked

[@DamianBloodstone]

I did not know that odd use for the E-tool. Thanks. You taught me something new today.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Another informative and beneficial video Stoker.👍

[@dwaynestewart411]

Hey bro another great video. Very informative . A lot of people don't think about the simple things Dwayne

[@BRITISHANDPROUD2023]

Hi from 🇬🇧. Brilliant, first time here. We are all getting ready for it , can feel it coming . I'm as prepared as I can be living in ivy the battle box, my Ford iveco 7.5 tonne ex horse transport truck 🚚 I converted, solar , wind, wood stove etc. Got myself an ex military belgian malinois shepherd dog and more on the way lolz, maligator mad. I loved watching you let your gsd lick off your spoon , I'm the same with mine . Shepherd's, always have to be in your face whatever you are doing 😆. One ❤

[@ashmd_]

the dog is the best part of all these videos ngl

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[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Another outstanding video, loaded with great information.

[@republicjim120]

I always carry a folding saw when I get out in the field, and have strongly encouraged my SAR teammates to do so as well. Late spring though early fall I just use a $20 Fiskars ten inch saw, which works great for clearing branches or cutting small firewood. The last couple of years I have taken to carrying a Silky Katanaboy 500 when it's cold and snowy. The Katanaboy is bulky and a bit heavy, but it makes shelter building and large fires in deep snow so much easier. It's also nice to have in the vehicle in case a storm knocks any trees down across the road.

[@waygone6657]

I too carry a small one, it is called a Sharkey, got it in Korea many years ago. Not sure where it was made. The blade is designed to cut in the pull direction, it cuts plenty fast.

[@mr.badluck8004]

I am stoked when I like, share, subscribe fills your canteen with the tears of commys. Very informative videos thanx

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[@deplorablebilly1066]

Your best thing to have with you is your Dog,the German Shepherd. I’m on my 4th one in the last 44 years,and he’s getting up in age like me. I don’t know if I will replace him when the time comes (won’t have the energy for a pup) but they are so intelligent and loyal.When he’s with you,you know you will have a friend to the end.

[@pueblodove]

I have a WW@ military folding shovel for my bugout! I just love it, great video, helpful content!

[@ericallen1046]

No Survival kit is complete without an e tool 😎👍

[@Justfedup47]

YES ITS GOOD TO SHARE WITH SOMEONE WHO LOVES U UNCONDITIONAL....GOD BLESS.

[@TopoftheLineTraining]

Hey brother, great video! However I wanted to comment on your land nav, map reading videos…I’m retired Army, use to teach a lot of it…over my career…mostly at Bragg… I use your videos as a great refresher before I go out roaming around in the woods… In these days where everything is GPS, the map reading and land nav skills have fallen by the way side (guilty) but I keep in practice so if needed I have them. Take care! Ed

[@STOKERMATIC]

Appreciate that Ed! 🇺🇸🥃🇺🇸

[@grumpybuzzard7131]

Riggs has his nose in everything! lol A reminder on the salt was a good point. That is something often overlooked.

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@gregsmall5939]

The best folding shovel I ever used was the Glock. More expensive than most but, it has a saw stored in the handle. And I've chopped down small trees with the shovel blade.

[@5x5Baer]

Great content, Top! Keep it up! Lead the way!

[@louiemorris9598]

Good video. You can use sugar to treat wounds to. Sugar and raw honey. Look into it, it's a good study.

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[@MattSmithMidwest]

Didn't know about using the salt as a mouthwash and electrolyte replacer. Thanks!

[@garybrown585]

u r the doppelganger of a CSM I had when I was in the Army (1984-1991), 82D ABN 3/319 FA & 407 S&T BN. lUV UR VIDOES I', M STOKED!

[@coyotemick7016]

Thank you sir for another awesome video..!! And keep 'em coming...!!!

[@bryanwadebarney]

Man, I wish had soil like that in my garden. That's black gold you're digging with that E-tool brother.

[@phoenixrising4073]

"I hope you enjoyed the content, if something resonated with ya..." That Dinty Moore Beef Stew. You have got to love it!

[@STOKERMATIC]

So true!’

[@kennethhoppe2259]

Dude your The Best I share with my Dog Rowdy just like you. Thanks for the Video Sir. I'm with you now.

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[@mikebsbd]

Another Great video. Thank you for sharing such great info. and advice.

[@jelkel25]

Not just good things for survival, good things to make the day out in nature go better. Was out today and picked out a nice branch I need to modify a light weight trowel I use for hiking, used a folding saw, then I made coffee, used a titanium mug but I have canteen cups. Then sat and watched the critters do their thing in the sunshine, a good day in the real world and not a Commie in sight!!!! Keep drinking those tears!!!!

[@Otis010707]

LOVE seeing you out and about with Riggs! Keep making great videos bud! Bill Doyle

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[@mattbrown5511]

Carry sugar packets as well. They are also a needed source of electrolytes that you need and a good source of calories. You will need them to sustain heavy activity over a longer period of time in the field.

[@JackRoberts-gp9ro]

E-Tool Combat would make a perfect video for a history lesson which is sure to come back around like old fads.

[@stevefredieu408]

Info straight to the point but interesting as well

[@Williamsarrow]

Good job Sir. Beautiful Dog!

[@MCB9537]

Great video. Reminds me I still need to purchase a folding saw.

[@juanfransisco6231]

Subbed.. any man that shares his stew w his dog is tops in my book…

[@thomasoverton7131]

Awesome video brother 👍 Thanks for sharing

[@charlesmckinney]

The saw that I use is one that I bought out of the lawn and garden Department of a big box store. I think this saw cost me $11. I have used it for years and it is still going strong. I just can't see paying so much for a saw and then turn around and have to pay $30- $40 for a replacement blade. Yeah you do get what you pay for. I guess I got lucky. But Fiskars is known for making good products. I went with Fiskars and I've never regretted it. It's when I found that the first one was good I went back and bought a second one

[@STOKERMATIC]

Outstanding!

[@kennywise237]

Man good video! Love your dog!!♥♥

[@STOKERMATIC]

Riggs in da house!

[@Olyphoto7]

My BP went up watching you hammer down that salt.

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[@jefferyneedham1581]

One pack of salt and one sugar packet in your canteen shaken replaces lost electrolytes also

[@barrywoodgate182]

MANY THANKS. LETS HAVE SOME MORE. BARRY

[@recondo4u]

You gotta love that dang e-tool!

[@dwaynerobertson383]

Great share. Thanks Stoker!!

[@michaelsutton7213]

Yup..bought a silky saw..its a beast. Might buy another trenching tool.

[@kachiri]

I have 2 Silky's.... I do have the BigBoy Pro and the F180 Pro (fits in my pocket nicely). They are worth spending the money on.

[@lyndalstuart1080]

I realize this may be a bit off the subject, but living in north Arkansas we have several snakes, ie copperhead, rattle snakes, cotton mouths.etc. Appreciate a video dealing with the debris hurts emergency! Or even tarp camping with no floor. Thanks enjoy your vids.. content and views...

[@STOKERMATIC]

Don’t deal with snakes here thankfully. Debris Shelter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3KxdZ5re52CeLM Most of my camping is in tarps - check out my fieldcraft playlist.

[@AaronC.]

I personally like more solid sapper shovels (stainless steel mostly), like the ones that the soviets used, but that's only on me due to the fact that all the folding saws that I've bought have broken in less than ten uses. Plus, it's a hatchet, melee weapon and cooking surface (scrubbing off all the dirt, of course).

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

100% thumbs up! This reminded me that I should likely throw some pupper balls into some of my gear!

[@davidraymond4657]

“I’m your Huckleberry!” Hahaha

[@randybrown140]

Only thing missing is a steel helmet, I used one many times as my sink 👍🗽

[@Z7d3nR4]

Oh, yeah. Bird bath and shave with a steel pot full of water. Better if it's hot water, but cold water will give you incentive to hurry up faster.

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@donwest600]

Top or anyone else who knows, what seems to be the most common type of pocket knife, multi tool, folder for basic every day tasks and while in the field, I was in when multi tools were just a new thing and most carried a folding hunter, stockman, trapper , swiss army etc.. a few such as myself had the original Leatherman also.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Most don’t seem o carry pocket knives People seem to enjoy Gerbers and leathermans

[@donwest600]

@@STOKERMATIC Thanks that's what I kind of figured.

[@marclucier2533]

E-tool as an NCO chair. Always works. Great content as always

[@charlesmckinney]

Is it called an E-stool?

[@brentwentfishing]

I keep all these things in my vehicle because you just never know what may happen next. My MRE's are not military issue but they'll do in a pinch. Thanks Top!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Right on!!

[@steveturner3999]

Thanks for the info. Thanks for not demonstrating ‘’all’’ the uses of the e-tool. Basic tools and other items transforms your kit from survival one to a living large one.

[@johnnyrebel5458]

Great vid brother!!

[@jefferyneedham1581]

Ooh rah the shaving demo was amazing but you forgot the mirror lol

[@danielhoward15]

whats the name of the canteen you were using in this video?

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video.keep up the good work. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@travisbond635]

Good job brother

[@brianvannorman1465]

Really like your furry assistant. You've got beautiful black soil there. Would be great t grow a kitchen garden.

[@williamconger1951]

Love your videos. Could you provide a link to purchase the Kifaru Eastern Ruck Backpack, and the gloves that you use. I've looked and cannot find either.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Eastern rucks aren’t in production. No label in gloves - cheap pair from PX

[@tomcreekdevil5967]

Riggs is the star of the show! He thinks the real purpose of the folding saw is to provide him with sticks to fetch! Good boy Riggs!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Truer words haven’t been spoken

[@soldierstrong8614]

Lmao, Riggs would say "Hell, I wasn't born under a shade tree in the middle of the night, in winter, with no stick" Riggs is the cure for humanity in today's times.

[@johnstevenson9429]

Sarge...I think is awesome Riggs doesn't mind eating off the same spoon after you

[@abefehr6155]

Now the military will be putting Bud lites into the mre's

[@ricksilver7398]

I saved a fellow soldier with shade salt and water after he fell out from heat stroke. Was able to get him some airflow, shade cooled him down and administered salt water a little at a time. He actually stopped breathing and he was grateful for me saving his life. A lot more to why it happened but I will skip that part because it called for getting insubordinate with a company commander who got relieved of his command afterwards from a corporal

[@STOKERMATIC]

Glad you were there!

[@ricksilver7398]

I was trained to leave no man behind and got pissed off when we were in the middle of July with full chemical suits and full rucksacks on with mask being pushed across the landscape by a captain who was only wearing fatigues and said, leave him and move out and the guy was his RTO. I refused the order and was told he would deal with me back at Garrison and just left us there and told the other chicken ass soldiers to move out. We returned to Garrison, and I went straight to Battlion HQ, reported it, and the next day, the XO was in command

[@armandogonzales9304]

550 Cord can be made into a Primitive Sling and can hurl palm sized stones at killing velocities. Just in case you run out of ammo😂

[@TheLastBoyScouts]

Outstanding content brother - just found your channel. New subscriber from Central Valley, California 👍🏼🤠 Keep up the great work! -Scottie, TLBSS&B

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[@usarmypat]

I like your producer, he has nose into everything!

[@Z7d3nR4]

The most valuable tool. He will keep you warm, alert you of danger, can lead you to water, and even fetch firewood.

[@jameshuggins4300]

Outstanding!👍

[@anotheryoutuber_]

but unlike duct tape the sticky residue isnt left by the paracord but the military that uses it.

[@kathyschendel4651]

Love the sharing!

[@bernardairey9631]

😂😂you made my day bro 😎 just loved your old school survival skills. I learned mine in Malaya jungle war fair school. One tip when you warm your dog 🐕 have a tablet ya self 😂☝️. Thank you again stay safe pilgrim.

[@jamieelder7438]

The best folding saw is the Corona from Lowes. $20, and it cuts fast, unfortunately it's only available in red

[@agaig9812]

😂 Excellent! Keep em coming!

[@michaelbdoherty]

Real men use old school safety razors. No plastic lady razors for this warrior.

[@plowboy006]

I prefer a " buck saw" or at least a blade that I can bushcraft a frame for.

[@giantskunk]

I used to brush my teeth with the mre salt when I ran out of toothpaste

[@kentdaily7107]

im number 3 , iv hunted in winter , now dirt bike camping look s good , with my rifle

[@redryder8622]

I have to pay money for good soil like that!😂 Awesome video sir. Thank you for sharing useful information.

[@STOKERMATIC]

No complaints here!

[@wiredtight]

I like that pack! Where can I get it?

[@STOKERMATIC]

Kifaru.