Survival Gear for Hiking | What a Green Beret Recommends | Tactical Rifleman

[@notreallyme425]

You can always tell if somebody is a vet - if they fight back tears when talking about their poncho liner.

[@stonedsquatch6334]

I'm not a vet but its saved my ass backpacking I was backpacking in north carolina only to realize I forgot my warm layer so I would wrap up in my poncho line before putting on my rain jacket and it did the trick. Its also great for hammock camping i hang my on a Ridgeline above my hammock to make caccoon and create dead airspace

[@diddlethepoodle4812]

The woobie. 😂 like a kid with his blankie.

[@antidulvian666]

Try buying his tho

[@alexsika7160]

Best thing ever issued besides a weapon.

[@gregvandecar3307]

I sleep with mine still.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. You did a great job. Always stay safe out there.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for visiting

[@andreyschneider9934]

We often forget that everything amazing is very close, you just need to take a step! In nature, you feel life is real and you find peace in yourself. All problems seem very distant at this moment, and time seems to freeze! Good video.

[@Maagpiie]

You are the freaking best..no disrespect to my dad, but man I wish I had a man like you in my life.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for the support, TR

[@swbell1977]

Karl. Thanks for the great videos. Your very talented and seemed to be very down to earth. I like how you really get to the point and let everyone know you don’t need so much stuff including the kitchen sink. Your teaching I think is second to none and could be life saving. Please keep up the great training and info. Thank you and your team for your service and sacrifices. God bless.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for the kind words. Strength and Honor, TR

[@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093]

"Once you eat food, its gone." -Supersoldier Karl, 2018

[@joeyjones9041]

Technically it's not gone, it comes back out at some point

[@godsmacked1000]

😂😂😂

[@rocar716]

@@joeyjones9041 yep and if it’s butter chicken you can probably eat it’s twice 😂😂😂😂

[@boofingdragon]

I thought Green Berets just needed a hollow handle knife stuffed full of fishing line and waterproof matches and their chilling in rabbit fur by sundown.

[@fastrope1556]

Why didn't we see Karl hauling a whole dead pig over his shoulder back to camp.

[@BigAlSparks]

He carries a whistle in the woods,,,, not for if he gets lost. Instead to hand it to any bear dumb enough to cross his path, so the bear can whistle for help. LOL

[@Wppk765]

So that's why i saw a bear running in a hurry making that strange whistling noise!

[@justinpeck3667]

He is... The most Tactical Rifleman in the world

[@Wppk765]

Justin Peck “I don’t always whistle at bears, but when I do, it immediately precedes their demise...”

[@tomcatt998]

👍🏕🐻🤺

[@jeffpaul8260]

Our woods have trails. I do carry water and knife and of course a CCW weapon, but its not hard to make the 3 miles back to the truck, unless of course i fall and cant get up. All senior citizens (like me) should have life alert! smile.

[@Anonymousduck161]

“I got the munchies, out in the woods I run almonds...”

[@nick1428]

Geoffrey Celia literally noticedthe second it was said and checked to see if I wasn’t the only one haha I run almonds

[@joeyjones9041]

I run cashews, they don't hit as hard but you can carry more of them

[@stephencarmichael5156]

Poncho Liners are very effective for fast warm ups if you go into ice water and get to dry land.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Amen

[@bartwhite5768]

A man and their woobie no greater love.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Amen

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

I continually laugh at the shit that do that he's doing (I'm new here) that I do....my wobbie is on my couch (my bed) with me every night...35 years a wobbie is always within arm reach. My rule is always sew a 100" nylon coil zipper to make a solid bivvy.

[@Migaligaz]

This was the first video I watched from Carl last year..got me hooked. I wish I was in the US to get some classes. I feel like a lone wolf sheepdog up here in Canada. Watched it again and this time I made notes.

[@malthus101]

"I run almonds..." **roll-eyes** "I run an almond system, it's never failed me." lol

[@davidglass7516]

Carl please show us what you carry in your dog walking bag,do you carry a poop bag speed loader,how many snausages would you carry for a dog park OP,do you carry a 6’ and 15’ leash depending on park conditions and what color frisbee is the right color(technique should be a whole other video)is puddle drinking authorized..................................................great video by the way.

[@jawsyp]

david glass uh ok buuuuuudy

[@savagepatchkidz2759]

Incase you want to sit your fat ass down xDDD

[@johnwayne410]

Omg. Too funny

[@rampart6557]

Eat your Cheerios, play with your frisbee and remember, David, never forget this vital, life-saving wisdom for couch ninjas like yourself: The park conditions determine your true glory.

[@Deadman9047]

Karl, your survival videos saved me during a night at -4 degrees in the woods. Thanks for sharing them.

[@Deadman9047]

@J Jason it's you? Nothing special, I liked the videos from the series with Randall "Rawhide" Wurst and the other survival videos. We were in mountain during night and we had to light a fire, but the pieces of wood prepared the day before was wet and the fire didn't start. So I remembered from the videos that the hand sanitizer is flammable, so we could start the fire.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you got something out of them. Thanks for watching, TAr

[@lonesapper]

I once went up to the second story of my bay using 550 cord utilizing the prusik climb method... it sucks! I didnt try going back down... it looks painful without using an actual harness, I do have a spec ops belt that i could probably use so i might try one of these days. Great video! Keep them comming!

[@hoosiered471]

Very informative video Karl. Thank you! I especially liked the idea of chocolate covered coffee beans. Brilliant!!!!

[@americanmilitiaman88]

After what had happened in 2017 at the columbia river gorge eagle creek fire. Its a nice little day hike trail. When the fire started there was alot of people that could not go back the way they came and had to hump 14 miles to a evac site where helicopters can land. Since then i pack like im going on a 14 mile hump even if its a mile.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing. TR

[@semco72057]

I have a S.O.C. backpack and love it so much. Inside my backpack is all the necessary items I need for survival, including my fire starting kit, first aid kit, corona folding saw, folding pocket knife, plenty of rope, fishing kit, an EDC survival kit, mess kit with steel skillet, plates, spoons, metal straws, and cups to drink out of, and a metal plate. My sleeping bag and bed liner is so large until they have to be attached outside the pack, multi-tool, and my food for survival for several days. I am waiting to receive my ax, and tarp to put up to be out of the elements in the woods.

[@edtherockhound9944]

I’m sorry for another post but I just herd Karl mention the coffee in Afghanistan? Well when I was there I would use the Folgers coffee packages and mix them with my dip and that’s how I got my caffeine haha it was horrible on the teeth specially when your out for days . Holy crap brings back memories. People would ask why I did that and I told them those taliban guys can smell that shit for miles and it was cool to hear someone else mention that haha

[@hfortenberry]

It's a woobie! By the way, you have more than just "gents" for viewers. Ladies as well are also preppers and surivalists, in case you didn't know. ;-)

[@Jonsmith669]

Aubrey doesn’t matter what you say these days it will still be wrong. There’s like 30 new genders

[@Jonsmith669]

Fake genders at that

[@magoolew5131]

That's true. Me and my sister and getting prepped.

[@rooster4669]

After 24 years in the army I never once heard it called a woobie. Must be a civilian thing

[@Joyride37]

@@rooster4669dunno man I’ve been in for 14 years and I’ve heard it referred to as a woobie for at least 10 years

[@billdanosky]

Everyone is fielding the folding saws- which are a great idea- but not many camp axes. I love my 18" Estwing and wouldn't want to be separated from it in a survival situation. It can do everything from fell a tree to split kindling in no time flat. Granted, there's a big difference in weight and bulk between it and a folding saw, but IMO, well worth it when the chips are down. You can really get some big work done fast. The only hesitation I have is whether to pack the axe or Cold Steel Spetznaz shovel, which is basically a ripped off feldspaten. Because that is also a hell of a good thing to have... Eh, camp axe. Yeah. Definitely.

[@collinhennessy3190]

Grab a camp shovel and the pack that has a hatchet, saw, ferro rod, and some other shit at wally world. For $30, it's a great investment.

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

17:47 Ladies, meet your Mr. October of the 2018 ‘Sexy Wilderness Men’ edition calendar.

[@augreich]

As far as knives go they're not all created equal. I like my SCHF 30 full tang. Excellent full self defense, bush craft and everything else. Don't leave home without it.

[@andrewandrew3945]

Thank you Karl. Important topic! I’m definitely getting Mountain Serape! Should I mention that I also like my coffee!. Cheers!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Sounds great!

[@gregwright392]

Woobies are the greatest! I've have my dads that he used in Vietnam in 64-65!

[@orlandorodriguez2879]

1day n night?..9mm, knife,flashlight,sleepbag,tarp,t.p,mini-lamp,3cans 2tuna,porknbeans,bag sunflowerseeds, shelledt shirt flannel, sweatshirt.bandana.hat.sunglasses. .WATER...N LOTS SKITTLES.....around 35 lbs...

[@MR1337SKI]

Dane bramaged lol. Great content good sir!

[@magoolew5131]

That me too. Too much bourbon.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

I typically wear Ski, Socks over the Calf by SmartWool which adds to so much comfort in the cold winter wind. Enter the "indoors", simply lower the ski socks.

[@monkeylovemagic3339]

Tar'd nylon "bank line" (twisted) is much better and more versatile than paracord. And lighter for carrying. 550 is almost always more than you are going to need for normal tie-downs. Bank line comes in various sizes/strengths. I usually go for the 360lb tensile strength and it's thin 1/16 inch. You can untwist it easier than pulling out kernmantle for thinner segments. The tar helps hold knots well and adds to friction holds. Only slight downside (sometimes a plus) is that certain knots will bind together so stuck they are very hard to untie. Just use knots that won't bind as much for major load bearing if you want to untie them. When I do take paracord with me I use the USGI grade Type IV (750 cord). If you have to emergency repel with it just make sure it won't rub on anything too abrasive or sharp, as friction will fray it easily. I had to do this over sandstone cliffs when I got pinned in by a landslide out of cell range, and was lucky it didn't fray to failure as I had to swing to a safe ledge. You don't need a figure 8 for an emergency repel if you know how to tie a munter hitch around a locking carabineer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munter_hitch *NEVER trust cheap store bought 550 cord with your life‼️* quality varies greatly and some of it literally has clothesline cotton cloth inside. SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS ✊🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@ES44AC-2]

Lots of great gear. Repel with 550 cord, sounds like a quick way to die to me.

[@guitarhiker4449]

Awesome gear man!! Thank your for serving this great country sir!! I really like your setup! My uncle was in the army and served in desert storm and received the bronze star. He taught me everything he learned in the military and i noticed his setup is very similar to yours and mine is not to much different either. Just thought that was pretty cool. Hill people gear make some great packs!! I personally like their ute & umlindi packs! At the moment i am using the mystery ranch 3 day assault pack and my camelbak tri zip pack. I really like the futura harness. Super easy torso adjustment. Bomb proof too! 500D cordura nylon. I recently purchased a beaver tail aswell. Like you pointed out they are great spot to put your jacket or rain jacket. But im sure you military guys used them mainly to hold your helmet. We really dont need a pack much bigger than 2,000 to 3200 cubic inches in my opinion. 30-50 litres is my personal max pack size. Thank you for sharing your gear with us sir! God bless!

[@kurtbaier6122]

Easy to take a 18”” or larger zipper and sew it onto the woobie. Fold woobie in half like a poncho. On one side drop down 4-6 “ and cut a horizontal slit to match the zipper and just sew it on any way you can. You can also buy snaps or sew brown shoe laces to add more closure on the sides.

[@TacticalRifleman]

ep, that's basically how we did it back in the day. Still does not even compare to this new Mountain Sherape. I love this thing. Thanks for watching, TR

[@natashaball316]

Awesome video! I love this kit and the modular break down!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you like it!

[@JamesgnuoY1]

Awesome video! As I put my kit together for hiking, I was wondering what to use instead of a poncho (they are bulky), this would not be a legit guide if the woobie wasnt included! I will have to check them out. The spectra line could always double as more cordage if needed, genius, and extra 100ft! This is not too much and definitely not lacking.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LonC1966]

A 200 pound weight falling 6 feet hits at 3,000 pounds of force. Way beyond 550. We were taught that in a fall protection class. Rappelling ropes are normally rated to 6,000 pounds. For those who don’t know. Good video.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yep, again for those just reading comments; please do NOT ever rappel with 550 Cord.

[@geoadventure996]

Man great video but you still have ways to go for backpacking. 1. Your backpack is wrong - you need a model that sits on your hips. 2. Fire starter - get a flint and steel - about 1/4 of what you are carrying. 3. Don't eat sweets on trail - will make you want to drink and make you weak. 4. Hope you brought sharpener just to show off and not for real.5. Your shoes are not for trail - you need the once that snakes can not bite through with high sides. 6. Recommend snake guards - 13 inches at least. 7. Extra knife is funny - unless you keep loosing them. 8. Did not see VHF radio or GPS

[@thetexassteampunk4263]

I am in the army now and am about a week and a half into AIT, either we didn’t get them yet or they unfortunately do not issue those poncho liners anymore. It seems we new guys are missing out lol.

[@ridgewalkeroneone]

As far as I know bud, it's MOS based. I didn't get one till my first unit

[@flavortown3781]

NO WOOBIE, I FEEL SO BAD FOR YOU, we got them literally day 1

[@candiedginger8729]

What I liked best? You addressed the audience in an authentic way. Gents 😊

[@TacticalRifleman]

Ginger, thanks for watching, TR

[@jacobpowell4516]

This is my woobie, there are many like it, but this one is mine.

[@tacticalhomestead]

indeed.

[@magoolew5131]

Yep, that's what they are called. I have one, but I have no idea where it's at. One of these days, I'm gonna have to gather up all of my stuff.

[@Rooster1964]

Woobie? I spent 24 years in the army,. Artillery. This woobie thing must be some kind of civilian thing.

[@billdanosky]

That improvised Swiss seat is genius. I thought, "Hey, don't forget to tie the loose ends of the rope before you... Oh yeah." Carl is smart.

[@allenwhite6946]

Thank you for your service. I have used the same method of repealing on board the uss ranger, repealing from the flight deck to the hanger bay, and it works and pretty dang fun as well

[@TacticalRifleman]

Bored at Sea!!! Those long floats will have you trying great deeds. Thanks for watching and thank you for your service. Strength and Honor, TR

[@allenwhite6946]

@@TacticalRifleman actually, not bored, lol worked crash and salvage, had the marines stationed on board showed us how to rappel, just in case we had to in order to rescue a down pilot, with plane hanging off of the side of the ship

[@escabrosa1]

The full size Sawyer squeeze is an awesome filter as well. I used it on my AT thru-hike and used it to filter all my water on the trail.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Great information my friend. Thank you very much for sharing. Great gear review. You covered all the essentials for outdoor survival. Take care out there and be safe. 🤗

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@donaldmeadows1594]

Carl this is the second video of yours Iv watched and it went right over my head during the first video. Thank you for your service.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@andrewwolfe8742]

Only thing I disagree on for your pills is the Mobic. If you need the prescription I understand but it is the worst for causing bleeding. Minimize it with Advil. It still can cause bleeding but not too the scale of Mobic

[@TrailTrek]

Excellent and sensible items. Great stuff, and i agree you don't always need the most expensive knife, a decent one is fine. Keep up the great videos.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@barrysmith916]

some don't know how cold it can get when you are outside for 2 weeks, the trusty poncho liner was our one item always with us, even in the summer. North carolina has some cold ass nights. fond memories freezing and living on mre's .

[@danieljcall3811]

If possible could we get a list of this basic gear through a community post so that we can copy or adapt depending on our individual needs and where we live?

[@inmarsatphone8197]

No.

[@lindaturner628]

Awesome video as always. Will look into some of these items. Thank you.

[@alva8421]

Thank you for your service my hats off to you. Great video

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@sloppyjoegilly2356]

Karl, loved this video. I've always wanted to be able to use the poncho liner like a poncho. This is brilliant. Will be buying this for my next fex. I don't know if you've done a video on a survival/bug out bag but if not, please do one. Any survival videos would be great as well. You guys always do the best quality videos. No nonsense or fluff. Straight to the point. Keep it up.

[@bloodstriper3649]

A no frills, realistic approach to going out in the woods. I dislike the term "survival" because I've never had to survive. I willingly go to the woods and camp out. As a former Marine I learned years ago about packing the necessities only.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I agree, also hating the term Survival. However, it is clickbait for the proper viewers to come watch this video. Thanks for watching, TR

[@mrd7067]

You might like the Uk military cold weather jacket + pants. It`s basically a sleeping bag you can wear. You can get them priceefficiant as surplus on ebay. The jacket is basically a snugpack sleeka.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for the tip. TR

[@thomasnugent7602]

Very good ideas. Thank you very much

[@segrientboar5954]

Metal water bottles are an 'ideal' for me as I can boil water in them if necessary, for sterilisation. This means boiling more litres at a time if I am dependant on what I forage for sustainment. I still have lots of plastic surplus canteens with metal cups of course, it is just that the metal ones get loaded first, or distributed to companions first. The stainless steel ones are heavier than the titanium ones, but more affordable. Titanium feels more ninja. That is great that the water filter can be screwed on to a bottle. My big problem with the lifestraw style is that it seemed to be for dire emergencies only. What if you want to sterilise water for several people, or use the water for cooking or something?Do you spit it out into a pot, then cook? So thanks for showing me this one. My favourite multipurpose first aid items are: Super Combat Cravat. It is a dry, impermeable and sterile large triangular bandage. It does everything a triangular bandage can do, but can also be used for burns, eviscerations, amputations etc. SWAT-T. Sure, other tourniquets are better at being a tourniquet, but the SWAT-T will work on kids and animals, and can be used as a broader pressure dressing, can support splints or can be used with some wisdom as a snake bandage. These go in a little pouch with a 6"Israeli bandage and some good strong adhesive tape. It is just the 1st line. Keep it small and it gets carried. Bloody brilliant idea with the chocolate covered coffee beans! Folding saws are great. I fond most 'survival' styles expensive, bulky and the blades expensive to replace when they blunt. For me, a common hardware store folding saw is best, that uses standard reciprocating saw (Sawzall) blades. Easy to find, cheap, and blades are available for everything from hardwood, softwood, metal, brick/cast iron, you name it. I made a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHrOemBsirCCi6M Thanks for showing us.

[@777Raze]

Great stuff karl! Can't wait for a bug out bag video.

[@ethanstang9941]

The information here is epic and it's free. This information is stuff that average people would discard, but not this community.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@glock-hm3ro]

Awesome discussion sir. Thanks for making the time-

[@themackguyverchannel7713]

Good to see someone who doesn’t need the kitchen sink for a day trip.

[@Oldsparkey]

Think about this .. Every backpacker is basically a survivalist and every survivalist is basically a backpacker. Only difference is in the gear/equipment taken by each. If a person can combine fun with reality it just makes sense to do it. After a trip my gear is dried , cleaned and repacked for the next time. Only the perishables and items to be compressed are not pre packed. Also the basic pack weight can be light , I keep mine between 7 and 9 pounds for everything but the consumables ( meals , fuel and water ).

[@TacticalRifleman]

Agreed. Thanks for watching, TR

[@hfortenberry]

Great tips on emergency repelling. Will pick up that cord. Thanks!

[@sodomyte]

Thank you for the advice! And Thank You for your service.

[@hossv1147]

Awesome. Thanks for shareing. 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸

[@MultiRusty111]

I'd like to see a video on repelling.The repelling cordage you have is a good idea.Thanks

[@TacticalRifleman]

You can find that rappelling video in our video archive. Thanks for watching, TR

[@garygraham2974]

That is a awesome liner

[@timothypadilla8910]

Great advice on the Almonds Carl, When they are easy to eat I usually will scarf it down quickly or continuously.

[@ecoyt1]

I’ll second those chocolate covered coffee beans. A coworker brought some to work from Seattle and they will give you a good “pick me up”. Random thought….. what about a sky rocket placed in a pvc tube for signaling high up?

[@seanbrando_7456]

Thank you sir....another great video.

[@barrynoel6908]

Thanks for the video I will be using some of these ideas on my 1st back county elk hunt for the day pack

[@keithturkjr.8676]

That is a pretty great hiking kit. Lots of tactical extras in it but it hits key points. Chocolate covered coffee beans, are a super amped source of caffeine. Orange,..also underrated. A nice blankie,... woobie,...backpacking quilt, sleeping bag,...loads of folks skip this for Mylar,...but if you ever actually have to use a Mylar blanket,...it feels like poverty. There are a lot of 1-2 lb blankie options that you just don't have to be separated from. I have a theory I developed in the woods. If I have to travel more that 100 ft from my kit,...then that kit is too heavy and I need a lighter kit.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Solid plan. Thanks for sharing.

[@lim7646]

Nice video, can you do more on survival?

[@Khonic23]

Hey man honestly love your channel. I’m processing for the USMC and I love camping and the outdoors. I would like to be self sustainable in the wilderness but I’m far from that....

[@reddevilparatrooper]

One of my favorites I have taken along in the field along with my poncho liner is the British made SnugPak Merlin sleeping bag that rolls up to a size of a football. Other stuff like a foam pad for better warmth. German Esbit fire tablets, cheap, plenty, and burns for 20-30 minutes like the old G.I. heat tablets. The old WWI or WWII German infantry mess kit with FKS. You can pack stuff in it too. The commando wire saw very compact inside the pack. The old USAF strobe light or any strobe light will work. Baby wipes like a good infantryman will have. Bungee cords attached to the old aluminum ALICE large or small rucksack. Still cheap and works great. Chem Lights both visible and IR three of each, and last is a Balaclava for head, neck, and face protection for the cold. Along with food and water as the great Tactical Rifleman would have on his list this would work for me for at least 72 hours or 3 days. Oh beef jerky would be great too. If you can make your own or get it on sale at COSTCO in bulk. My load for my self would estimate to about close to 20 pounds in the pack that will not kick my ass if I had to walk.

[@brintsmith2329]

Karl - That neat little item you pulled out at 8:20. You called it a "saasha"? Did I hear right? Where are they sold? Thank you for you time. BTW, I am ordering a Hill People Mountain Serape. What a clever bush garment!

[@TacticalRifleman]

I believe it is called a Snugpak Stasha. Here's the Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/SnugPak-61695-Stasha-Tactical-Shelter/dp/B00ICRGI72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546265021&sr=8-1&keywords=Snugpak+Stasha

[@theogangryscotsman7607]

Oh Karl now we know you are a softy! Love my poncho liner

[@Thecilla]

2 weeks in a row great content. 20 minutes of great info

[@TacticalRifleman]

I know... I get long winded. Thanks for watching, TR

[@dvig3261]

"..now I'm at 2400 pounds.." um not likely, depending on how it is tied off..(maybe).. if a single strand is wrapped around a tree, you still have only one strand around the tree... even if you are holding two strands in your hand. It would be wise to count on the single strand strength. That said, you have some very good info here. Thank you!

[@buckched62]

4 or 5 wraps, depending on how fat you are, around the spine of the carabiner works also to repel or belay someone/something

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

Never underestimate the power of the woobie!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Amen

[@AS-iw8cj]

Love your vids can you do a bug out bag for 1 world ended not going back to home again situation that's it you your kit and skills, be great and what is the smallest long range sniper rifle, pick 3 weapons, sniper, assault, with ugl and pistol and your fitness to get you to back to safety

[@AS-iw8cj]

There is great vid on best edc pistol can you test this is home gone

[@ricktimmons458]

Nalgene liter bottles with big mouths solid lids are for everything. great seal never break. my last bottles are 10-15 years old. still got life.

[@andrewwerner2164]

Terrific video! These days the Boy Scouts of America has literally gone to shit, but my Scoutmaster told those PC idiots to stuff it and taught us how to be real Scouts (got my Eagle Scout too!). That being said, all that training to "be prepared" made my hiking bag is pretty similar to yours haha. Only difference is the meds, saw, and the repelling kit. For shelter I bring a tarp and a hammock (keeps me off the ground, can keep me out of of muck and water here in Washington State). I also don't carry a stove unless I'm doing a big hike (like 10 miles out in the backwoods). That being said, your bag gave me a lot more ideas for my setup and I'm really glad you did this video. Thanks for doing what you do, and keep up the good work :).

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@themanwithnoname9894]

Woobie Love! I sadly have lost control of mine. My dogs claimed it after I left it on the couch. It is now their couch blanket. Time to buy a Mountain Serape!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Great excuse to buy a new Mountain Sherape

[@SecretSquirrelOffroad]

Awesome content as usual. As an outdoor enthusiast for 30+ years I’m always looking for a better way that works for me. I’ve watched a zillion of these videos, but usually leaves my kit unaltered and me wondering how people come up with some of this stuff. This is the first video that made me think a little different spin on a few things would serve me well and streamline what is always in my vehicle and what I carry every time I go for a hike. Thank you for your service and the awesome content.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Joel, thanks for watching. We try to put out good content. TR

[@sailinon1969]

"All the sexy survival kit". Can't thank you enough as it's so not not about the sexy. Very much appreciate the "no nonsense" explaining you're doing. My Bride will use any excuse to stay out of the tent she bought the family years ago. not the least is "you don't know anything about camping". Except putting up a tent in the dark. And starting a fire. And the 1,000's of uses of shemaghs. Thanks for adding to my "head kit".

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@raygunlabs]

all that gear is good and all, but the woobie is where it's at. I might have to put one in my ready rescue bag, that could be a real life saver in more ways than one.

[@smichaelfuller6073]

Great video...... Thanks for sharing !

[@brianmurphy6760]

Garden of the Gods is in my neck of the woods. I hope you enjoyed the scenery while you were there. I had to rescue myself there on a solo winter hike in 2004. I grew up in the woods, and thanks to my dad I learned to hunt, and be of use in the woods, but on this particular day I was feeling froggy, and did some climbing with no rope. I was scaling around a cliff edge when my right foot slipped on some moss. The rest is like a dream in many ways. I woke up on the ground confused, but knew that I had fallen. I could taste blood, and felt like I had pieces of gravel in my mouth which turned out to be pieces of four of my molars. I was able to get to my med kit, find my mirror, and examine my face. To my shock my face was super swollen on the left side, and my tongue was sticking through a whole just under my bottom lip. Shock started to set in immediately. I was off trail, but took a bearing before going in. Now, this whole thing took about two hours, but I was concussed, confused, and time really didn't mean much to me at that point, but I knew I was hurt. It was starting to get dark, and I could feel a big change in temperature. To sum it up, I wrapped my face in gauze, pulled up my neck gaiter, and hiked 2.4 miles to my vehicle, but could not drive. I called friends who came immediately, Because later they said they knew something was wrong because I kept repeating myself, with 911 and I ended up with 14 stiches on my chin, 11 under it, and a broken jaw, which having that whole wiring, and drinking through a straw process for 6 weeks was worse than the fall. The fall was estimated to be about 15 feet, so even though I landed on rock, on my face. It could have been much worse. The takeaway? Don't climb rocks in winter around slippery moss without rope. And, I was no tough hero. What got me out of it was being familiar with my gear, my confidence in my ability to move in my environment, proper clothing, and forcing myself to stay as level headed as possible. That was the tuff part. I was loopy as hell, and kept having to remind myself of what had just happened, and that this wasn't a dream, and I had to get out. But, yea love Garden of the Gods, and I hope you did too. Thanks for all of the videos.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing

[@SS-yt2sq]

Biggest Takeaway - DON"T do risky stuff alone AND leave a travel plan with family / friends. Two people minimum

[@mattmarzula]

Trangias are great brass alcohol stoves. Evernu titanium is better.

[@MrRambo50]

I love your video, I want to get a poncho liner,I still have my old Marine Corps one that I used everywhere I have gone with the Corps,and I like that pack,I'd like to get one of thoses ,i still use my Alice pack,great video brother, and hey want to thank you for your service to our great country.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@jonwarren9979]

Can you teach and identify materials needed that you mention about swiss seat and repelling, Karl? Also id like to see how the zipper was placed on the poncho liner

[@TacticalRifleman]

We have a separate video covering the emergency rappelling, that you can find in our video archive. As for the zipper, you can see a full writeup on the Mountain Serape at the HillPeopleGear.com website.

[@andyirons7162]

love it.....problem over here in Australia are the snakes and spiders everywhere in the bush......oh yeh, then the insects everywhere....not that im a huge survivalist, if at all.....but i camp a fair bit with my little one......I wish I had someone or two to head out into the woods with, I'd love to try my rugged things....I'd probably do a hammock in Australia ...even with a bivy you'd get bitten.....maybe a small ultra light tent to give you some room around the edges.....then again, ask a bushy and they'd probably say im over thinking it, lol

[@toddk1377]

I think it all depends on where you're going and what activities you plan on doing determines the gear and the quality of gear you need. I tend to go out some fairly remote areas where I rarely see another person so I pack accordingly. My most important tool is my knife. I dont skimp on my blade so I usually stick with TOPS knives. Always have my 5 C's and I try to get good quality gear. I also rock the tried and true Alice pack, which using the pack frame with the shelf, works great for other tasks like transporting firewood or water if need be.

[@bobbafett3050]

Good stuff. A kit with actual field experience, instead of just shopping experience, behind it. That mountain serape looks like a mighty handy piece of kit. I'd like mine with high visibility on one side for my filthy casual civilian needs. Give the Search and Rescue boys something to look for when things go tits up.

[@TacticalRifleman]

That's a great "Optional" idea for the Hill People Gear team to think about doing with the Serape... If they haven't already thought of it, I'll mention it to them when I stop by their booth at SHOT in January. Thanks for watching, TR

[@bobbafett3050]

@@TacticalRifleman , much obliged.

[@saetmusic]

Love your videos! When you tell me something, I feel that , by God , here is somebody who knows what they are talking about!

[@iamthesoulsaver17]

Thanks, Carl good info! awesome as always.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@bendakstarkiller1270]

17:00 a similar product is the Helikon-Tex Swagman Roll.

[@andriodriot396]

I enjoy the gear info from TR but I enjoy more the field stories of how and why the gear came to be. Baskin Robins ice cream lol! Nice to hear how the family unit supports our soldiers specific gear needs. Great story. keep up the good work!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR