Military Survival Escape & Evasion Kit

Breakdown and use of a Survival Escape and Evasion Kit.
The Pouch amzn.to/3MapeXM
IR Beacon amzn.to/3uKbqxt
Kevlar Cordage amzn.to/38N8A29
Fire Para Cord amzn.to/3uKjAGd
Ceramic Razor Blade amzn.to/36hyzht
Hat amzn.to/3rtbuQl
Patch - Deploy & You’ll Get a LOT
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @stokermatic
Get up to date on the channel, future content, live, super huge thanks! Check out my Amazon Storefront for great bushcraft, survival, and tactical virtue lists and items, it costs you nothing yet supports the channel:
www.amazon.com/shop/stokermatic
My other amazing channel: / billstoker
*Disclaimer: I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.
*Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS
*Disclaimers: all opinions are my own. Not financial advice, for entertainment purposes only.
BTW - you're awesome, especially if you've read this much. There's not many like you - Thanks for hanging out with me here for a few minutes.

[@robertedwards7749]

I had an off dream last night about being in a city and being hunted. When I woke up I must have still been thinking about the dream. A few years back I read about groups that were in a few different cities that taught civilians how to escape and evade in cities. I got the impression the ones who started this were former US Military. As you went through the school you would be dropped off somewhere in the city, your assignment was to get to a safe location. At the same time other members of the group were out looking for you to pick you up. When you passed the class you became a member of the teaching group to help others learn and to advance your own learning. It sounded like an interesting idea.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Crazy dream!

[@pyrosmoak53]

Wild dream. That is an interesting idea.

[@rickysand1900]

Everything in the kit makes much sense and has a lot of utility. The great thing too, is that most of those items are small so a compact pouch provides the optimum container. Maximum utility, minimum space. Thanks for the tips.

[@ered203]

Just a thought. I carry my handcuff key either in my back pocket or tucked into the back of my pants in a tiny little baggie I can tie to my belt loop so I don't lose it. If you're going to be handcuffed, it will probably be behind your back, so the key needs to be accessible from there. Again, just a thought.

[@tennesseeterri]

Or you could sew a handcuff key into every pair of pants that you have

[@robertweldon7909]

As with any and all PERSONAL kits, what goes in is what works for you, and why you have it. Top, all your videos have a tactical edge, which is great. Being a civilian, my kit is geared toward "Gray man" stealth (avoiding detection and evading, any bad guys), in an effort to find a good hiding place, and wait for things to cool down. Never the less, there are certain things every kit should have, you cover them. There were several items I've never seen or heard of before, like the special line. See, I've learned something new again, That's why STOKERMATIC is out there. ;-)

[@STOKERMATIC]

So true! And glad there was something new for ya.

[@louiemorris9598]

They Live, is one of my favorite movies. It has a lot of truth in it. My kit is a old NBC decon plastic boxes that was used with the old gas mask. It goes in my left cargo pocket. It is part of my line one gear. Good stuff 👏

[@STOKERMATIC]

Right on brother!

[@Patriot-American]

The channel that keeps on giving!! 💪🏻🇺🇸🥃

[@oldschooltakingyaback]

Another excellent video, glad I found this channel.

[@chrishall9208]

Excellent video and very information packed thanks!

[@derekjeter2387]

That phone would be your worse enemy if you were wanting to stay concealed in the woods but a great tool to help getting rescued

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Good video Bill! Remember folks if you don't survive - escaping and evading is a mute point!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Truth.

[@JasonVladimir]

Good show! Thanks for sharing!

[@mastermasonjoewillis3904]

I think it would be cool to see a video where you use multiple skills and kits to survive a variety of scenarios.

[@nobodyxx560]

Hey Bill, thanks for teaching the Reds your tricks!

[@Trailtraveller]

Nice vid ! Good to show how it needs te be utilized. Thanks !

[@prospero6337]

🌟SuperGood Stoker ! ! !

[@berniestraight126]

All your content is on point thank you so much for all your hard work bringing this to me

[@alanrice39]

Great video, this may come in handy some day for real.

[@timothywilliams8907]

Great video. Gave me some ideas that I'd never thought about before. Keep up the good work.

[@clivejones3983]

IN a situation like this remember ,your water needs if you have a headache/mucle cramps its dehydration/low salts, an idea is to keep salt tablets/electrolyte tabs/gum/powders, and another use for a chapp stick or vaseline is to coat up your knife blades to keep them protected from the elements because blades coated with 3 in 1 oil or wd40 will contaminant any food you prepare.

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Great info bro. Thank you. 🤠

[@watertrena]

Stoker I had to keep rewinding this one! It’s great!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Right on!

[@mrgeraldbroughton1105]

In these times, we need to see this! Good video

[@michaelrichards5000]

Outstanding video as always!

[@STOKERMATIC]

👊🇺🇸

[@russellholding1877]

GOOD ON YOU AGAIN SIR.

[@mikebsbd]

Thanks for keeping the humor. That's the best way to keep our sanity.🙂

[@STOKERMATIC]

Gots to!

[@williamcolburn3104]

Great advise thank you

[@susantodd7169]

First time I read about “E&E. Thanks for the info. Hope I never have to do it but times r so crazy.

[@ChuckisOutside]

Good video. Informative and funny.

[@marktownsley4313]

Rock and roll, brother! Nice info! Everyone asks why I carry some of the things I do in my EDC. I always say be prepared for anything. 🖖 I have one of those pouches from years back and always used it for wallet and cell. Just been sittin around not being used. Now I have a better reason to use it.

[@STOKERMATIC]

There you go! Hope all is well amigo!

[@markwinfield5816]

Most excellent and information packed as always. best wishes from england uk

[@STOKERMATIC]

Appreciate that Mark!

[@Stone-Wolf-Outdoors]

this is a good 1 Brother

[@ruzzellp]

Thanks

[@explorer8125]

I always like to have a small pouch on me at all times so in case I’m separated from my backpack I’ll always have enough to survive with in that pouch. I’ll also have escape tools hidden on my person in case they search me and take my things...

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. Good kit. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@clivedunning4317]

Great video, presented with a bit of oomph ! Lots of good ideas. I find that the stainless steel US artic canteen cup, the weird oblong one, is fantastic for including a kit, great for boiling water and digging, also fantastic for protecting smaller, more delicate items. It's squarish shape makes sure it fits well into most pouches. A bargain, if you can get one.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Outstanding!

[@black_rifles_matter]

My E&E is built in to my daily wear. No external pouch to wear. Everything set up throughout what I'm wearing. i.e., paracord as my boot laces.

[@dwaynewalker986]

Fascinating video. I have to admit I was surprised to see you cut the tree for your spear so far up. Everybody sees that from distance....cut at ground level it could be camouflaged or at least someone would have to walk right up on it to see it. I was also surprised your kit didn't have Preparation H....( because it seems all that would be a real pain in the ass) P.S.- On a serious note. I started hunting alone around 9 or 10 years old. I'm 65 now. I never gave things a second thought until around 2000. My fear was walking into a clearing and surprising a couple of meth heads doing some shake n bake, or a truck full of guys harvesting their plants. Either way it could become a running gun fight. Having a few things on you may not be a bad idea. Some say luck is what's leftover when necessity meets preparedness. I think too much is never enough.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Great thoughts brother - and I feel ya on running into folks out there.

[@markdentoneagles5909]

I enjoyed this video brother keep up the good work. Semper Fi

[@STOKERMATIC]

Semper Fi brother!

[@vonsprague7913]

I have never seen one of your videos before Top Soldier, love a fellow crazy vet vid. Well done and carry on! New subscriber right here! 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👊

[@STOKERMATIC]

Right on brother.

[@hihoney1122]

Just subscribed to your channel, great video.

[@stuartclark8910]

Good kit, I'd personally at a life straw and a poncho

[@Christophersanchez1326]

I've got one of those little back packs too. Now I have an idea what else to put in it. Now I guess I need to get another one. 😎

[@STOKERMATIC]

👊🥃🇺🇸

[@dennisseverns4014]

Have that same Condor Gadget pouch, used to be a small first aid kit pouch, have upgraded to a bigger trauma kit. May make a similar survival/e&e belt kit with it.

[@randybrown140]

Very interesting, glad I found you 🧐

[@STOKERMATIC]

Me too Randy!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. I just came across your channel and enjoyed this informative video. Please keep up your great videos..all the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗

[@STOKERMATIC]

Awesome! Same to you too!!

[@marclucier2533]

Awesome video as always. I live in the high desert mountains. So I’m teaching the misses to read a topo. Easier said than done lol

[@STOKERMATIC]

Hope you all are having fun!

[@jeffjohnson4192]

Great video Stoker, I would definitely need the makeup kit, my face needs all the help it can get.😁

[@STOKERMATIC]

🤣😂🤣

[@ShihabdeentheCyclist]

It's best for backup survival layer 1 kit

[@moondive4ever]

Awesome video!

[@STOKERMATIC]

🇺🇸

[@andrewheynig2721]

I would probably have some kind of water containment like one of those turkey roasting bags that can take some heat to disinfect some water.

[@BakerBaker1-9]

All outta Bubble gum 🤣- rowdy Roddy ! - heck yeah - I pack the prodigy in my pack - and I got my dad's p38 (cans don't stand a chance) great content sir

[@STOKERMATIC]

Right on!

[@gjnezat]

Thanks!

[@gjnezat]

Stoker, man your on the right track. A lot of people teach survival, but only single digits add the contested/non permissive aspect. Thanks!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Gotta keep grinding!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Man, I appreciate you brother!

[@sirsmokealot96]

Hand warmers are underrated, they take up very little space and your fingers and toes will be the first thing to freeze right off.

[@keithrayeski6417]

I know there’s countless videos out on fire making but, not on your channel. So..fat wood, mushrooms….it’s a wee bit different for me in the northeast, but natural tinder is pretty universal. One I’ve never seen on a KZbin video (maybe with darn good reason 🤷🏻‍♂️), is how the Vikings would collect a fungus called touchwood from tree bark and boil it for several days in urine before pounding it into something akin to felt. It was a fire starter source. There’s lots of different ones but rarely does anyone focus on the multitude of fire starters or carriers, that exist naturally. It’s always fire source, lighter, matches, flint and steel…not kindle source. Just a thought. 👊🏻🇺🇸

[@STOKERMATIC]

Appreciate that! I’ll work in using what I have here - cedar bark is great!

[@mrd7067]

To put things behind (or even in) your patch, especially if it`s the US flag is pretty known by now. In my pov if you`t use a ceramic blade for this you sould go way smaller. The S&W Handcuff Key: It can be a big pro to cut an angle to the point of it you you can it insert eayerr when handcuffed. That`s especialyl the case when it`s behind your back. Ed Calderon aka Eds Manifesto has things on this and other things. Two of his videos on yt: "Ed Calderon Teaches Navy SEAL How To Escape from Zip Ties" "Ed Calderon's Everyday Carry (EDC) Pocket Dump with a Navy SEAL" ceramic blade at 47 min < I think you should think more of the "urbanised" setting. Look how WW2 POW camps looked like. Have a way to get through a wire fence or maybe even a window with wire bars. There is a story out there of someone escaping extremists in syria through such a window after cutting the bars over days and covering it up. Diamond wire saws work for that (and also for other than the standard handcuffs or other metal restrains and can even be smuggled on or in a person. Stay safe.

[@mikelgeren149]

I got Spectre cordage , bet it will cut like kevlar ? Get spectre from kite flying supplies . 👍

[@STOKERMATIC]

👍🏻

[@davidelko9864]

Maybe add a vial of black pepper to cover your sent path to disable tracking dogs

[@NikosKatsikanis]

gd work

[@sage4293]

@STOKERMATIC, Have you considered replacing your Bic with a peanut lighter and what sleeping bag do you use?

[@STOKERMATIC]

I haven’t. Do you have one? I have some military sleeping bags - but don’t use them unless it’s that cold.

[@ricosuave8123]

Just a suggestion … I’m sure you get tons of them … but I’d include a *small* set of fingernail clippers. Most have a key hole on the end. You could attach one to your small container of Advil that you showed at 4:18 and your small container already had a key ring on it. Obvious use is for clipping and cleaning fingernails and toenails in the field (foot hygiene). Has other obvious uses though as well. The other item I would pack is a small set of tweezers. Splinters can be awful in the field. Just my two cents.

[@STOKERMATIC]

☝️

[@samjohnson2801]

Nice leeps dude

[@donaldburton6869]

This was another good one! I’m wondering where did you get that pouch? It seemed like a bottomless pit of stuff.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Surplus

[@steveokon5431]

Great tips, I will build this kit. Where do I find the kevlar cord?

[@STOKERMATIC]

Should be in description. If not check out more recent video I did on it.

[@victorbell1378]

Great stuff...I have kept a handcuff key on my person for years .. don't ask why 🙂

[@robertedwards7749]

is it like the one that makes a new shoelace end? I have seen those. They are plastic and it looks just like the end of your shoelace. Looked to be about an inch long with a bump on the end. For some reason I never got a pair.

[@victorbell1378]

@@robertedwards7749 just a regular s&w key

[@STOKERMATIC]

You never know !

[@boonedog1457]

I didn't see any other OTC Meds, such as anti-diarrhea meds, etc. As we know, dehydration, due to fluid loss kills. What about water purification tabs? Perhaps I missed these? Great video nonetheless.

[@joefennell7535]

They make a small sawyer straw that might fit in that small purse? Another great one Top. Thanks.

[@STOKERMATIC]

She was pretty tight, but that’s a great idea! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ShihabdeentheCyclist]

What a about folding ceramic folder

[@TigerNgtMare]

Great video! What knife are your carrying and what type of cámara was that?

[@STOKERMATIC]

In this one was a Gerber. My fav right now is still my Essee 4. And I’m just using a mirror less Canon

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

I'd like to offer a twist on the blade between the patch and the velcro. You can also open one end of the patch where it attaches to the hook back, just open one end, leave the other 3 sides sewn to the patch. You can slide a blade actually in the patch. So even if the patch gets removed, nothing is revealed or falls out, it's inside the patch. :)

[@STOKERMATIC]

☝️

[@OldNavajoTricks]

One in the patch, one under the velcro on the hat, if the hat gets taken you can stash the patch, also 3d print plastic cuff key if you can :-)

[@warlantactical]

Should retitle this as a minimalist survival kit !

[@STOKERMATIC]

True. True.

[@craigrobertson6082]

Great gear and explanations. As a still serving light infantry dude it makes me cry a bit to say I would (personal preference) not equip the camo cream. Use charcoal or mud, neck warmer instead. My thought is a lot of our E&E may be through urban areas and to help not stand out when on the move, no camo cream. Could fill that space in your kit with other objects.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Good thoughts Craig!

[@glenmo1]

I recently purchased a wazoo Cache Belt .. I've been building mini survival kits so I had my own equipment here's what I put in the belt... A miniature flashlight.. Swiss army SD keychain knife with scales removed (scissors blade and file with screwdriver tip).. six waterproof matches and striker.. miniature Ferro rod ... Band-Aid +large bandage+ ointment ... A water bag in 4 water purification tablets...25ft of #90 Paracord .. fishing kit (three hooks..power bait..sinker & Spyderwire line ).. miniature dog tag signal mirror... Plastic handcuff key... Meds kit (four 80mg aspirin .. Advil. Benadryl.. anti-diarrheal) (1day supply MY meds ) .. small zipper pull compass and second button compass.... A small razor knife.. small hacksaw blade.... Razor blade in buckle compartment.. I would probably carry a mylar emergency blanket in my pocket along with a regular edc knife. Perhaps a small compact lightweight plastic poncho...(I'm thinking of switching out the folding razor for the ceramic folding razor)...

[@glenmo1]

Ps. Also $40 in cash inside the belt

[@STOKERMATIC]

Outstanding!

[@justincaufflin304]

What if they tie you up with your hands behind you

[@terrystrong9787]

How many items are in this kit

[@davesanders9203]

I went to the Amazon link for the pouch. Found out I already have that pouch - empty. Gotta fix that ! LOL!

[@STOKERMATIC]

😂🤣😂

[@davidbenjesse5978]

great kit! With the chances being that you would be handcuffed with your hands behind you, wouldn't the handcuff key be better tucked away in your waistband behind you? Might require modifications to your pants but just a question out of curiosity.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Not always workable - but present your hands. So many scenarios to think about though.

[@davidbenjesse5978]

@@STOKERMATIC very true!

[@jolietjake1970]

Do you have water purification tablets/drops in your kit?

[@STOKERMATIC]

I didn’t in this day. Great catch!!

[@dmsturgeon8762]

In an escape and evasion scenario, the first thing to do is dump your cellphone, it can and will be used to track you.

[@joedryden4220]

great content...but how do you address water? do you carry some sort of treatment in your kit?

[@STOKERMATIC]

Situation dictates. In other kits I have tincture of iodine, tablets, and of course I can boil. In this situation my nearby water is pretty safe.

[@joedryden4220]

@@STOKERMATIC Thanks! now subscribed...

[@robertstange-nu4nw]

Dont cook with pine if you can help it but emergency is emergency.

[@robertevans8126]

Sharing

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

Hey brother, where I live, there aren't any ceramic blades. is that just so the hat doesn't get detected in a metal detector? Could I put.a regular razor blade up there? Also, there are ceramic blades for hair clippers, they are toothed. Would those be cool for cutting? Thank you!💪

[@STOKERMATIC]

Amazon for the blades. It won’t be detected but is super small. Toothed may be harder but haven’t tried one.

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

@@STOKERMATIC Thanks man. again, in my country we don't have. No Amazon here bro. Currently away for the communist takeover. LOL

[@justiningram4860]

Do you have a grocery store of some kind that sells kitchen knives? There are ceramic paring knives that you might be able to break down the blade a bit.

[@ericdee6802]

How does that IR light work?, ive never seen one, although i do have an IR light built into my Sidewinder 90° lapel light, that gizmo was interesting. As you may know the Military uses low frequency transmitters/Receivers in the Hz range (Hertz) Shortwave. With that battery, the file on your leatherman, or even the saw back of a rigid survival knife you can send morse code effectively at fairly decent ranges, you can also use the safety pin and the battery to tap code that a SW (shortwave) receiver can decipher!🇺🇸👍

[@victorbell1378]

IR beacon to Identify you as a friendly...mark a position...signal for rescue etc...

[@STOKERMATIC]

Emits steady light or flashes. Can only be seen by NVGs

[@kgbear3662]

What was the thing you plugged into the nine volt and placed on ground?

[@STOKERMATIC]

IR beacon. Link in description.

[@randolphtrager5858]

I keep my handcuff key in my hat and one sewn in my jeans

[@STOKERMATIC]

Right on!

[@David-eg4bx]

Did I miss your recommended diameter of kevlar cord in the video? Yes or no, what is your recommendation?

[@STOKERMATIC]

It’s the 200lb one. The 1800lb is boot lace size.

[@terrystrong9787]

What’s the 9 volt battery for? Where do you get all the other items?

[@STOKERMATIC]

IR beacon. Check description for links.

[@hdrider2071]

What poundage is that kevlar cord?

[@STOKERMATIC]

This one was the 200lb amzn.to/3MLjwMX

[@Nicholas_Devine]

8:35 Can you do all this if your hands are restrained behind your back? Not everyone can pull their feet over the restraints to get them to the front.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Just a way. There are many. Great question though.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

At about 6.30 where did that machete come from lol, did... Oh you didn't?? Not the prison wallet surely? 😂😂😂

[@veliborrodic5803]

Keep going man,throw out some more evasion stuff and techniques...

[@STOKERMATIC]

On the list!

[@veliborrodic5803]

@@STOKERMATIC Yep!

[@johnruckman2320]

Here in California there appears to be not only a tick problem but also a tick born parasite (California Gold rush video). How do you prepare for and prevent tick and other pest problems before and after bugging out, camping, etc? Incidentally I didn't see you wearing any leggings or cuff protectors or straps.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Don’t wear them up here. Try stockings to help prevent ticks.

[@jimabel7458]

Try treating your clothing with sayer permethrin insect repellent. It works a long time and wont wash out if operating in wet environments.

[@williamwalker1277]

Remember guys, when you have to tie someone's hands make sure you tie them in front of their body so they can get the tools to get free.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Looking for non-paid production assistants. Interested? 😂🤣

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Good information but you left the house with a blue shirt. Blue is the only color that is not found in any forest. I'm a fan and a Subscriber

[@STOKERMATIC]

👊

[@rickshrodder4495]

Use a button a compass as a back up of a good compass, which he should have said, this guy is hilarious

[@STOKERMATIC]

Thanks for watching Rick.

[@jerryj3047]

👍👍👍👍

[@yannickroth8480]

Do you have a link to the chainsaw wire? Warm greetings from Germany..

[@STOKERMATIC]

Kevlar Cordage amzn.to/38N8A29

[@yannickroth8480]

Oh awesome you did that with a string? Thought it was a small wire saw.. Thx bro

[@LETSGETUTILIZED316]

Ibuprofen is almost never included. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and if you have swelling ibuprofen would reduce swelling to bring range of motion to a more acceptable level

[@nobodyxx560]

It is illegal to carry a handcuff key without cuffs in many states.

[@rickshrodder4495]

Like I said, never use a button compass