Summer ‘24 EDC Update! And Injury Update!

[@JunkyardFox]

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[@__cypher__]

In my opinion, you should try to scout carry your knife. Probably the best way to go for now Only requires one hand to access. It can go behind the back or in the front but instead of up and down, sideways. For you, right handed draw, obviously.

[@rebel-yellenterprises1479]

Heard of your injury from Sean Kelly over at Corporal’s Corner KZbin channel. Hoping you have a speedy recovery and a successful outcome.🙏 stay strong!

[@DANIEL-j9q8k]

Me too

[@neitzsche5150]

Me three.

[@flyfishing1776]

Corporals Corner channel gave you a Shout out last week. Blessings

[@LastChanceKnives]

I am glad that you are going to be able to get the needed surgery done. I will say a prayer that all goes well and you make a good recovery!

[@texmex8220]

As far as racking the slide, practice with the gun unloaded but you can rack it via the rear sights off your belt, a stable table, boulder, even the heel of ur boot

[@Gunny672]

Thanks!

[@NormReitzel]

I had a small stroke and lost left hand mobility. Took me two years to get back to functionality. You have my best wishes for your recovery.

[@claytonmilburn6763]

The corporal sent me. Speedy recovery!

[@fgallogallo7]

Love the minimalist kit I try to go as slight as possible. Awesome video James. You’re in my prayers.

[@Glennoutdoors]

Corporals Corner Loves you so we all love you . Keep your head up!!!!!!!

[@bradlafferty]

Keeping you in my prayers, James. Sending good thoughts for your upcoming surgery and recovery.

[@jeffgregory8758]

Man, 1 thing I always carry in my truck is a half gallon vacuum insulated water jug. I am a water drinker and it's always full of ice water. Even the cheaper wally world brand will hold ice for days. It's a must have year round here in SE Florida.

[@MountainJohn]

Hey man, God loves you. Youre in my prayers

[@imkeclerx5394]

Bedankt

[@cliffordbaldwin9157]

Hey James I hope you’re feeling better

[@charlesborum3910]

I hope you are feeling better and I hope you will heal soon.

[@geneo3654]

👍👍same hand carpal tunnel no joke.what is your opinion on the shoulder strap ? Do you think it will last? Maybe braid some parachute cord for a strap that could be used for extra cordage if needed. I really like the haversack .Good luck with your surgery hope all goes well.

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Love LT Wright!!!!

[@Karl_-_-_.]

Cpl Kelly sent me here, and like everyone else would like to wish you a speedy recovery. As far as racking the slide on that Sig, there's a drill you can practice with the pistol unloaded, and it's fairly simple. Just crouch into the kneeling and with your finger off the trigger (very important!!!) place the slide inside the bend of your knee while making sure the barrel is clear of your body and push the gun to rack the slide. You can also reload the pistol one handed this way, holding it inside your knee to introduce a new mag and then rack. Also, don't be afraid to shop around for a firearm that's easier to pull the slide back on (Glocks IMO are great for this). I recommend practicing this for the first time with either a knowledgeable buddy or a trusted range instructor, just to make sure you have redundancy in safety, which is always good with firearms. Just wanted to share this little bit of knowledge, and hope it ticks and item off your list so you can focus on recovering. Best wishes.

[@worm_vaquero]

Best and most useful comment. Thank you. I will practice this drill.

[@Johann-4354]

Another good video James. Hope you get that operation soon. Wishing you the best.

[@james0000]

I hope you feel better soon.. Thanks for the update on the EDC.

[@terrym1065]

Nice job James👍👍 I know it's a PITA being one handed at the moment but it will get better. Glad a date has been set for medical, good deal. Great gear to take with you EDC, can always modify when needed. Thanks for the trouble filming, knowing it wasn't easy shows the determination. See ya soon.

[@wbyrd8448]

I heard about your channel from the Corporal. I hope that you have complete and speedy recovery.

[@danholmblad9925]

Great video again. Lots of info. Something to do. Just a layouts of 4 day camping no vehicle. Glad I found you. Take care. God bless.

[@P_RO_]

Good loadout for where you are. I've been stuck somewhat one-handed once due to a very sensitive thumb injury and it does make you rethink life and how you do things. Prayers for 100% healing ASAP.

[@steelemoonsurvival2017]

James, keep up the great work!!

[@mikesmith1679]

James, hope you heal quickly. Take this opportunity to practice skills with one hand/arm. Train with your fire arm and learn to use your holster to rack it with one hand. This is an opportunity for you to up your skills. Just a thought.

[@charlies_world5733]

Good luck on your surgery!

[@Gunny672]

Love your way James.

[@trooper2221]

Get healed up soon James!🙏🏻

[@scout06171]

Great EDC. One thing to add just as a precaution and since you use a haversack. Add some sort of food or candy for energy on you adventures. I always carry some Raman noodles with a packet of diced applewood chicken.

[@NativeTongue]

Good luck on the surgery, definitely wishing you well and can’t wait to see you back on the up and up afterwards! Stay strong !

[@grahamfisher37]

Make a junk yard fox bandana, i'd buy it if it helps you during your recovery

[@elijahthompson3899]

I’d snag a couple, if you can source them USA made.

[@joehealey6209]

Take it easy on that hand, good luck with the surgery and please heal up well and quickly my friend.

[@Diebulfrog79]

Praying for your recovery

[@danpost4755]

Good to see you keeping at it, even in the face of challenges. Lots of people are pulling for you, and wish you the best, James. Heal well, my friend.

[@b.questor]

I like the softness of well-worn and distressed bandanas, so cool, and they dry quickly.

[@Jeffery00cox]

congrats on the surgery! Don't skimp on the rehab work once you are cleared to start. the harder you work, the better the result!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Good to see you out and about. Hope you do well with your surgery. I am getting a new knee next month 😊take care

[@dorlajacobson3077]

Having injured my arm a few years ago....I can respect and appreciate all the things you are doing to manage one-handed. A note of encouragement: healing will come, it may not be totally be as before the injury, but healing will come.

[@cnybanditoutdoors]

Glad to see you adapting with your hand and hoping for continued healing! LT Wright flat grinds and their 3/32 convex are my favorites! .

[@kevincrooks639]

Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Hope things go well and you make a rapid full recovery!

[@JuanRivera-fe7ue]

Hey James heard about you on Corprols corner. Wishing you a speedy recovery and continued success. Life battles are lost only by giving up. Glad to see you're a fighter.

[@b_hill1380]

You should get a water data sticker from Cana provisions for that canteen. Those guys are really ahead of the curve when it comes to water security. They opened my eyes to a lot of loopholes I had in my plan.

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

Get better soon. Nice shirt, knife and pistol !

[@caver6292]

so glad you're getting the surgery and hopefully full mobility and minimal nerve damage. Really like your upbeat and positive attitude!! Get well soon!

[@howardlowry6412]

VERY well organized and well thought out. Hope the surgery went well.

[@timothywilliams8907]

Just subscribed to your channel yesterday, and I like your idea about having a notebook and something to write with. I do the same thing at work myself, and have decided th a t whenever I am out bushcrafting, hiking, or camping, I'm going to make sure I have one of mine with me then as well, because like yourself, I often get some of my best ideas for stuff during the day while I'm working either y her on my steady 9-5, or around the house on the weekends and during vacation time. I have several that are filled since I started seriously doing more things like this back in 2008. I also keep a journal of my activities related to survival, bushcrafting, and preparedness. Both are a great way to document your work and your ideas from the time that you start, and I've found that they not only help you to remember important things, but they also help you to remain focused on your activities, as well as show you just how far you've come in your life's journey.

[@lewisward4359]

Hope all went well with the surger.

[@170bcuda]

Think about an inexpensive revolver with your injury, it may be more practial

[@cillaloves2fish688]

How is that more practical? Just wondering...

[@lawrenceragnarok1186]

With a semi auto pistol if he gets a stovepipe round or has to rack the slide for any reason that would be very difficult with his injured hand. Revolvers tend to have less malfunctions. It's a trade off though, much less ammunition and longer reload times

[@marinegunny826]

It's good to have a Marine watching your six! Corporal Kelly has yours! You guys put out the best videos! One of my favorites was the city stealth camp on the fire escape. Now, go out and get yourself well!

[@Robertssurvivalsystems]

Good kit. I hope your surgery goes well James. Keeping in prayers my friend 🙏

[@nomad753]

Lookin' good James. You're gonna make it through this just fine . Keep on Truckin'.

[@THESPORTINGCAMP]

Glad you are doing better! 🤝👊🏽

[@Aloha-sailor]

Hope your surgery went well. Heal fast 🙏

[@LongRider47]

Hope that up coming surgery is a great success.

[@elizabeththompson4424]

wishing you well on your upcoming surgery glad it's going to happen GOD BLESS

[@homeofinventions]

You can rack the slide by using the rear sight on a table or your belt, etc..

[@frankg8231]

Hope you get well soon!

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Sure hope your hand heals up soon with great mobility, nice set up for EDC. Stay Hydrated

[@tomritter493]

Luck on the surgery whilst it the 18 th hope to see out soon Godspeed on the healing

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Hope the hand heals quickly

[@lucyalderman422]

The case you made for why you have a 2a device is very reasonable as a person who isn’t 2a and a non American citizen I appreciate that I came to watch your videos due to a plea from Shawn Kelly on Corporals Corner

[@cocovasquez1]

Hope you’re doing great Bro, Sent you a little something. I know everything helps, God bless 🙏🏼

[@davidlee8551]

Continued prayer for your recovery. Thanks for your honest demonstrations of gear!

[@gregwright392]

Awesome to see Shawn from Corparal Corner giving you a shout out! Prayers!

[@sargentslaughter3509]

I like your EDC gear, practical and simple. Stay safe.

[@joeman1379]

Wishing you well my friend. Cheers

[@maxxpowers5275]

Practice one hand reloads. Holster weapon, change mag, and use rear site to rack a round off the heel of your boot while kneeling, or you can try using your belt.

[@woodsroamer6175]

God bless you, James. Be safe.

[@mikeskawin30]

Read up on nutrients to help nerve injury. B-vitamins, C, Alpha Lipoic Acid 500 mg, omega-3, olive oil 2-3 tablespoons each day , etc. take them for up to a year after injury and surgery. Mike Georgetown TX

[@jeffpeters4497]

Hey James, great video! I have not spent a lot of time in a desert environment, but I have spent a little and the one thing that I would add is some type of glove to protect my hands from the pokey sticky things.

[@coryames1170]

Wishing you well James. Hope your hand fully heals. Once again you deliver an epic EDC. The boots you're wearing are sharp👌😎. Look like the kind of boots I would wear out and about. I know you prefer your cowboy boots but it never hurts to have variety in your footwear.

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

I've got that hat and it works like a champ. I also have two versions of the 'Shapeflexer" hats. with the latest one to be shipped in July. If you can afford it, the Six Moon Designs Gatewood cape is both poncho and tarp. Has guyout points on the corners, and the hood can be cinched tight. I love mine. Good items to have outside. Hope the hand heals right up, and you get full function back. Take my fellow Texan.

[@VivariumSnake]

Get well soon brother

[@shilohrowe]

Cool idea you may want to use, on your p-38 can opener, take a 6 inch piece of black electrical tape and wrap around it. Keeps the blade closed (no cuts or holes in your clothes) and you have electrical tape on hand. Keep the duct tape on the lighters… Love your channel , one of the few that shows the Texas style of terrain. Would love to see a central Texas Hill Country episode just north of Austin.. Heal well fast and true.

[@thallescastellani317]

You can rack the slide with your clothing, bro. Just pass a "hooky" point of the slide thru an "edge" of your clothing, like a pocket "brim" or something, just like how a Emerson Wave knife works. Try it.

[@maryistulsafox]

🤔 time to revisit gear that's one handed... ❤❤🙏👍🏻🙏🙏🙏😊

[@sdsi68]

Hope you got your arm taken care of 🙏🙏🙏 definitely looking forward to what you bring to your channel next time 🤙🤙🤙

[@smd482000]

Glade see you up and àround

[@ralfbear]

Happy to hear that your treatment is finally progressing... Wishing you a speedy recovery! 🙏🏻

[@Elkhunter313]

Good to see you in a new vid. Much prayers bro.

[@irvingernie]

Continue - with your dominant hand and place the rear sight against your holster, belt or pants pocket and push down to charge your slide loading your handgun. Hopefully if you need to reload a magazine, press to release and lock the slide to the rear, turn your gun upside down under your arm pit, insert new mag, grab your gun and use your thumb to release the slide forward or one of

[@b_hill1380]

You should get one of the CANA provisions canteen 1 qt water data card sticker for that Nalgene. They make one just for canteens now.

[@ericasedc]

This is gonna be great!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@circleofowls]

Great overview of your gear, I'll be immediately heading over to the Hidden Woodsman to check out their stuff, it looks like they have some good options. I can't wait to hear how the surgery went!

[@b.questor]

Beautiful tent shot.

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

Good vid and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. God bless.

[@kvonzwild8979]

Best of luck on your recovery. Enjoying your content.

[@wolfpacak47]

I bought a flip side 4 wallet years ago love it still like new condition you would love it

[@knife_knut]

James will have his EDC on him during surgery… 😁

[@Mr.ErikSnake]

After hearing of your injury i decided to going your Patreon hopefully you recover soon 🤙🏼

[@JOECorsoNova]

Corporal sent me, all the best in your recovery, new subscriber as well due to corporal’s referral! All the best!

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Very cool kit!

[@BrosephRussell]

Well done brother

[@DarrelSommer-jd9ny]

Corporal Kelly recommended you, looking forward to what you have to offer and get well soon

[@brianbaldwin3700]

Maybe borrow Cuervos revolver? Keep going my man! You've got this. There's always a way if we're willing to look for it.

[@codered7453]

Excellent video and very well thought out EDC for your area. I wanted to comment about a super neat daybag that I was given at our local hospital after my Fiancée gave birth early in June. It's made by Enfamil and designed to hold baby stuff, milk/formula/diapers ect but I commandeered it for use as my new daybag/EDC bag and it works awesome! It's compact, lightweight and insulated/waterproof and very un-tactical looking for those who don't want to draw attention. It only has 3 compartments but for use as just a daybag it works extremely well, and they are free in some places or

[@maryistulsafox]

If you ever lost the use a hand in wild 🤔 this is great information. One handed items and their placement about your body, taking notes. 🥰

[@maryistulsafox]

Shawn Kelly sent us over🎉

[@maryistulsafox]

And I love gadgets!❤❤❤❤

[@rrcaniglia]

Regarding loading your pistol. Sig has a rear sight that will snag on your jeans with a bit of pressure well enough for you to rack the slide.

[@joggydboss]

Everybody should learn how to do that!

[@crazytexan7532]

Great video keep up the faith I'm buying a junkyard mug on Thursday to support you as a fellow El Pasoan I know the struggle