Survival Kit Contents - My Choice

Learn what I Have in my personal survival kit. This is the survival kit that I take with me on back country wilderness trips where a potential problem could turn my trip into a survival situation. If you are on critical medication then always remember to prepare your survival pack to reflect that need. Fire (heat) and shelter are of paramount importance here in Alaska for short term survival. Your environment may require different items to keep you prepared for your location.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc

[@michaelsells3356]

You could make a ton of money as a narrator. Just the right voice and temperament. Love the videos.

[@samuelherman4859]

Bro you got good ears

[@ganon602]

Rubber kindling...not in a million years would that have ever occurred to me but it definitely Burns and it's definitely waterproof! Genius!

[@feelsman7837]

You are most certainly one of the best bushcraft KZbinrs right now. Thanks much, Lonnie.

[@jonnyboat2]

I think yours was the first bushcraft channel I ever subscribed to years ago. I’ve spent many many hours enjoying them and learning from you. I always see why I choose this channel every time I watch your videos. The comfort I feel when I’m in yours and Connie’s presence, even by video, is a testament to your character and who and what shapes you. That’s my favorite coat that I see you wear. I have one similar to it. Good heavy duty canvas. Such good stuff here.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

The coat is a Filson tin cloth Packer coat. Thanks for being such a long time viewer of the channel.

[@thebrizzy]

Staying warm is the main concern for survival and that’s what’s your kit is all about. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@middernachtzon]

Im a 20 year old theater major i never thought id be watching stuff like this but for some reason i absolutely love these videos. Keep doing what you love Lonnie. You're awesome.

[@Charles.Spillman]

Lonnie, I'm starting to rewatch some of your old content, I've loved your channel every since I was 10yrs old, Prayers for you and Connie

[@nealbeard1]

I think this is one of the best channels of it's genre on KZbin. No macho foolishness. Resin chewing gum? Been chewing same piece now for 2 years.

[@albertapeet]

Lonny you are a one of the few on KZbin that can distinguish between survival and weekend camping . So many think they are in a survival situation everytime they emerge from the basement.

[@brookeggleston9314]

If a butane lighter is your only cold weather option, put it in your armpit, next to your skin. When it no longer feels cold, it will light! It definitely is a good kit!!! 🔥💜🔥

[@tjsogmc]

I've gotten them to work by sticking them down my glove into the palm of my hand to warm them.

[@MuskratOutdoors]

@@tjsogmc A bigger problem is if they get wet. They are hard to dry out and won't work until they do. That "peanut lighter" is sealed. I like that! I haven't seen one of those before but will try to find one now! Several if the cost isn't too bad.

[@tjsogmc]

Muskrat Outdoors agreed. Lighters have their ups and downs for sure. That's why it's good to have more than one way to start a fire.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

That is a great idea but there are circumstances where even the arm pit may not be enough help such as when one falls through the ice into freezing water causing the outside of the body to not radiate much heat. In that case someone told me in a comment on one of my videos about putting the lighter in ones mouth, back end first. The mouth will remain warm even if the body's skin is cold. The mouth is easier to get to as well when one is wearing 4 or more layers of clothes on the upper body like I do when I am cold weather traveling via snowmachine. I have tried the mouth warming and indeed it works well.

[@tjsogmc]

My luck- I would swallow the stupid lighter if I put it in my mouth, or choke on it. I would certainly give the guys at the morgue a good laugh.

[@mootpointjones8488]

I appreciate your belt n braces approach to fire starting 💥

[@patriciavyce1993]

Can’t wait for the next video.Have to see your stove idea.You’ve got some awesome ideas ! Thank you for sharing.🎉Happy New Year ! God bless.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🌈

[@jefftucker8584]

I have all the confidence in the world you will get them done! Love your content!

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Lonnie, starting to rewatch your videos. Prayers to you and Connie. Peace

[@CanadianPrepper]

Please more videos!

[@waynelewis5647]

Good visiting with you for a few minutes

[@Brian-vz5cu]

The best way to see how prepared you really are and how good your kit really is is by using it as is as intended. You will quickly find the holes in your kit and weed out the unnecessary items. We do an annual "survival drill" as a family just to hone our skills and help evolve our kits. You'd be surprised what you forgot that is absolutely need and what is just fluff. Great video no criticism ftom from me on your kit just saying as a general rule.

[@kaydars]

Good idea to practice regularly! :)

[@twalk6164]

Outstanding! For instance, t.p. can be used for firestarting or its normal use. I am abig believer in testing your kit. Many so called experts never do this. Well said.

[@simonebertossi5881]

We missed you, Lonnie & Connie! Greetings from Italy! :)

[@lab35982]

Lonnie my hat is off to you for showing what we snow people really need, fire. With fire we can survive almost any conditions, without it we die. Too many videos have everything imaginable except several backups for creating fire and heat and a simple shelter.

[@johnpetty7066]

Hi Lonnie. As Clint Smith would say, one is none and two is one. Very good to carry two of important items. Best to you.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Lonnie and Connie, I was surprised that there was no char-cloth in the survival kit. But it is wonderful to see you again! Best regards.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Char cloth is not a good choice for a survival kit. It needs to be kept entirely waterproofed so as to maintain it's integrity. If you are going to keep something like that protected in a waterproof container, you might as well leave it home and take matches instead in a waterproof container as they are much more convenient and versatile..

[@user-ii8pl8su7j]

Another great video. Thank you so much lonnie. And hi for your wife

[@elkhound3071]

I'm getting one of those lighters that is awesome. Cant wait to see your hot tent setup I have been looking at making one myself.

[@markw.3743]

Lonnie I consider you a National Treasure Thank you sir !!! keep warm have a blessed New year and keep the information coming !!!

[@scottcarter4059]

Love your videos because you give great advice on wilderness survival about staying warm which is a necessity to survive. Keep on posting videos

[@dimitrifortounis4787]

Thanks Lonnie. A great video with your tried and true kit 🙂 can't beat the way you explain everything and the polite and genuine way you speak to your viewers (very much appreciated). Also nice to see someone else who uses a clipper lighter, definitely one of the best butane options for outdoors in my opinion for so many reasons and I tell that to anyone who will listen. Just a quick thought, there's an old fashioned highlander charcoal hand warmer that I've used that might be a good option for your setup, especially in your shelter. You light the small charcoal stick at one end till it glows then close it over and it radiates heat for 6 hours (light both ends for double the heat output and it still lasts 3 hours). The fuel sticks take up next to no room, I carry the warmer and 6 extra fuel sticks in my backpack side pocket when I hike just in case ( potentially 36 hours+ worth of near continuous heat). The fuel sticks I've got are also all individually wrapped and the packaging is waterproof too. Think it might be worth a look.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have had two of those warmers and I am quite sure I still have one somewhere. Yes they work quite well.

[@ashy1423]

These are brilliant hand warmers,I live in Scotland and hunt in the winter and I purchased one from a company called Jack Pyke It was the best hunting purchase I’ve made. I really like your idea of lighting both ends. Thanks for that tip. Stay well and God bless. Ash 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rotwang2000]

Got one of those hand warmers from a friend years go, really handy thing. He used his when fishing.

[@dimitrifortounis4787]

@@ashy1423 no worries, glad you found it helpful. I'm from the cold part of Fife 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sraike]

Thanks Lonnie, your videos are just the best!

[@bagherhabibi]

Ty. Great pack.your vids are very realistic and useful. More please

[@larryeddings3185]

I always learn from your videos.

[@davedeatherage4902]

Hello Lonnie, Connie, & buck, I dig that survival pack Lonnie. And the road flare will start a fire in any condition. Thank you for all you teach us in survival mode situations!, your the best, love the snow scenery in background way up North there😃👍, From the mossy wet beautiful foothills of the Oregon coastal range, your Amigo Dave D.😊😇🙏👍🗻🌲

[@rottenkid389]

Thanks for share. Glad to see you again.

[@mulematt6225]

It was good to see u again too. Thanks for another great video!

[@robbychism]

Great channel, excellent content. Thanks for posting 🌲🌲🌲

[@mrkojak-ci1zm]

Love the peanut lighter. Never heard of it before. A definite addition.

[@althiel01]

I liked the peanut lighter so much I had to google it, find a shop that sold them, and now I have one in my pocket. Smart and nice design, tiny, lightweight, and can't stop fiddling with it. Thank you for bringing this to my attention :)

[@reflexreaction3797]

I carry one plus some lighter liquid... But then one should also have some spare parts on them like flint and a wick at least?

[@kirkmarrie8060]

Items I never thought of carrying, but totally GENIUS CHOICES!!! Awesome tips! Also love the Mossy Oak Break Up. Greatest camo pattern ever designed. Outstanding presentation! You continue to ROCK!!! Respectfully, thank you, Sir.

[@mikeewoody]

Good day and God bless you sir. Hope you and yours are well.

[@Kayakwinds]

Excellent. The idea of carrying a flare is most interesting. Makes a lot of sense.

[@robertsbushcraft]

I'd not thought about a road safety flare until now. We'll be adding a couple to our kits. Thanks for the display Lonnie!

[@esbee1177]

Thanks for this video! I like your channel a lot! Greetings from Germany! 👋🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very nice and complete kit. Basic but very versatile. Thank you for all you do teaching and sharing your knowledge and experience. Happy New Year!

[@tjsogmc]

Well done, sir! I live in a much warmer climate than you, but my survival pack is almost exactly like yours. The only thing I've done differently is that I have a SAK style knife thrown in the pack just in case I lose or break my primary carry knife and I carry an actual mess kit with a cook pot (the Yugoslavian military issue is my favorite since it comes with a canteen and a fork/spoon). And it's true, you can never have too much string in an emergency...

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I have 4 knives on me almost all the time including one SAK.

[@EdibleWildFood-1]

Thanks for sharing Lonnie! Great info - especially about lighters that will work in the bitter cold!

[@csh6220]

Besides being a practical kit ,tailored to your location, it is also very inexpensive. You didn't have anything that costs over a few dollars, yet you have things you really want in an emergency. Being lightweight and compact means you are more likely to actually take it with you on short or long trips. Nothing high tech but highly efficient. Thanks Lonnie!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

You indeed hit on a few of the key elements at play here. It is lightweight and compact but efficient enough that I am willing to have it on me and am apt to do so when and if an emergency ever does occur. So many people would look at this and think it is too minimalistic and they would have something that is much larger and needs to be carried in a larger pack. But it becomes unwieldly and inconvenient and ends up getting left behind all too often. Chances are a person might not have it if or when the need arises.

[@TaxiForYouKarpacz]

Health nad happiness in The New Bear.

[@RubberTramping]

Great kit for someone who lives where you live you can never have too many fire starting equipment 👍

[@morgan10152]

Nicely done. If it is important enough to save your life it should be tied to you all the time. Fanny pack is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@twalk6164]

I thought I was the only one to carry a small flare. It's a great idea, especially if wood is a bit wet. The Super Shelter kit with 3 ways to make fire will get you thru a cold night. Good job. You are a trusted source.

[@TinyTitan50]

Nice kit... never thought of using rubber for lighting a fire. Learned something new every time I watch. Thoroughly enjoy.

[@brandon2741]

Missed you, please post more (=

[@danhulsoor2631]

I hope he's living the good life

[@maccustoms2295]

Great kit Lonnie. Really love that peanut lighter and how it seals.

[@gmtbushcraft8235]

Thank you for posting and the valuable information you give us in your videos.

[@virginiareid5336]

Thank you for sharing again. This morning Shawn James mentioned you and your survival items. He was thinking he could be back to the cabin in about 20 minutes, but the trail got soft and he had to dig out off and on for two hours. He did not have his survival pack because the cabin was close by. After the ordeal, he mentioned he should have his kit whenever he ventures out.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for the heads up on Shaun's shout out. I went over to his channel and watched the video. I always enjoy his videos when I can watch them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52mqYyDl818a8U

[@robinhood7785]

Thank you Lonnie for interesting videos! Great thanks from Russia. Waiting next videos about survival in Great Alaska.

[@fritz1990]

Good to see another well done video.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

We can always learn something from you Lonnie. I think that even if its a fail making a stove or tent, I would still watch your video with a thumbs up, we can all learn from a fail attempt .

[@leveticus5721]

Huh the aluminum foil is a great idea, so many uses!

[@robbabcock_]

Great looking kit! All useful stuff with no fluff.

[@spsmith1965]

Add a large metal cup. Put the plastic roll in the cup. It will take no additional space.

[@lansylee5239]

Don't forget that Lonnie has a pair of magic hands to make cooking utensils from his aluminium foil :)

[@timtim8468]

No experiments when -really- going into the woods when it's winter, I use to bring non ancient fire helpers too. At home I got an old pot to melt old candles, making carboard strips soak the wax. These are waterproof by themselves then. Butane Jet Lighters, making a non lighting hot flame, are first choice, but they have to be kept warm as described in the video.

[@barmherzigsein6836]

Excellent teachings! Thank you again - your calm, logical approach to survival and "bushcraft" is refreshing and of immense help to novices such as myself. Thank you again! May you and your spouse always live in Peace. Preis sei der Schöpfung, der Weisen, der Gerechten. Salome!

[@leocalabro1114]

Awesome Lonnie We have no snow here in Michigan You got it in Alaska Have a great day

[@mariomulle4095]

Holy... Watch that beard by the fire! Thanks for sharing outdoor knowledge through the years! Greetings from Austria!

[@stephencockett9959]

Fantastic instruction once more from this gentleman. Equal to any combat survival instruction. Best wishes from the UK.

[@BushCraftBums]

Great to see another video! We missed you! That's a great kit! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

I have all the same stuff in the lid pocket of my rucksack. Only thing I’d want to add is a cup or pot. I’ve boiled water in aluminum foil, but I’d hate to depend on it. Enjoy your heatwave! -25 to -35 C here, and I’m on a survival course for three more days and two nights. Quinzee the first night, lean to the next. All our instructors have to do it before they teach it. See and feel our student’s perspectives. See you soon! Take care.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Hopefully you will video your experiences and share them on your channel.

[@Moonshinedave1]

I was wondering about you, and why I haven't seen many videos lately. Fire is life, I like you have several ways of obtaining it, especially the road flare. It's easy to understand in your environment if one was to say slip and fall in water, break through the ice, whatever and find themselves soaked in freezing temperatures getting an substantial fire going ASAP would be a lifesaver. I can't think of anything practical that would work better than a flare. I'll be looking forward to you next video, till then, God bless.

[@OldGoatintheWoods]

Great choices all, especially that peanut lighter! I'm going to have to check that one out. If you have success/failure on making your new tent, still share! Folks will still learn from your efforts.

[@MarkAJ311]

Always happy to see that notification come up that you released a new video! Take care Lonnie!

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

Good to see you too! You certainly have fire starting covered and I like the materials for the warm shelter also. The fishing kit is a bonus because I like to fish too.

[@dandetande288]

I would have to say that you Sir and Survival Russia are the most real KZbinrs when it comes to bushcraftimg, homesteading. And everything that has to do with it ...it would be nice to have somebody like you in my life to teach me everything they know and for me to lear all their knowledge!!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

You have both of them. Just watch their videos! Lonnie and Lars are great guys!

[@anonymousbosch9265]

I also think they’re the two most real wilderness guys out there. I’ve learned a lot about technique and more importantly about mindset of survival. I’m an avid hiker paddler and wilderness camper which is very different from being a competent Survivalist. These guys thankfully disabused me of my Dunning Kruger related misguided confidence in time for my next trip up to Quetico provincial park

Lonnie shows the tools and how to use them, he's not constantly trying to sell the newest gadget like most are. I see bushcraft related channels come up and when new trendy products come out they all obviously get sample items to commercialize and they all become redundant videos among many scrambling to produce about the product first and not the method of using the tool.

[@AventuraVivac]

I like your choice. They are all functional things, not ornaments. Thank you for show it.

[@froschnmaximus9108]

The peanut-lighter is a perfect edc back up. For testing i had one in my trouser pocket (daily for over 6 month!) and no loss of fuel! Butane lighter in winter? refill it with propan (e.g. Greengas for airsoftguns or a propan/butan-mix - like wintergass for camping stoves) I got a small refill adapter from Primus for screw on cartridges and now i am refilling my clipper (or other quality! butan lighter) with Primus winter-gas ( more propan, less buthan in the mix ).

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Could you perhaps get me the part number or web site of the Primus adapter that works on the clipper lighters? I would really appreciate it.

[@froschnmaximus9108]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival: well of course, Primus Filling Adaptor part-nr.: P733870, websites i only find german shops - anyway www.primusoutdoor.de/shop/primus-filling-adaptor-P733870/ or www.globetrotter.de/shop/primus-fuelladapter-121973/

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks. From the part number and info I was able to locate the same here in the USA on our Amazon

[@EatCarbs]

good to see you brother. Hope you are your wife are well. Kit looks pretty solid. Thanks for the video

[@Hoonozit]

Hi Phresh, nice to hear from you again. I like the sealed lighter. I remember that you seal your Zippo with a section of inner tube. Thanks for an update on your every day carry. Next time.

[@steveb8001]

The great Lonny. Real world advise.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Lots of well thought out items in you kit Lonnie. Thanks for sharing

[@scottsmith8546]

THANK YOU LONNIE! I appreciate all your videos and very happy to see you doing what you do....and may God continue to bless you and the Mrs.

[@andymiller2485]

Well done video, I think your the first to not tell me how badly I need a fixed blade knife. I cut up two old bicycle innertubes, into hundreds of ranger band, and they serve as emergency fire extenders.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

A knife is not part of my survival kit since i always have a minimum of 3 knives on me at all times and 4 knives most of the time.

Nice to see you weathered the holidays. I particularly like your tire rubber idea, never occurred to me. Thanx for posting!

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

I like your simple no-nonsense kit. I like your flare/aluminum foil/file as striker/Peanut lighter ideas. I carry a lot of the same things you carry. Seems like some survival folks spend a lot of time talking about the best knife or what ever. Whereas you know how to use your simple gear. 33 years ago I backpacked through the Brooks Range, into Anaktuvuk Pass. Wet wood. Wet/cold. I really would have loved to have had a road flare!

[@michelj.gaudet5048]

Kenny, my heart near-stopped as you leaned forward to blow out that piece of rubber you had lit on fire. All I could see in my mind's eye was your beard going up into a wall of flame! The reason for my mind going there is because I actually witnessed this happening to a fellow camper a few years back... scared the bahjesus out of the other four of us, but HE thought it was funny as all get out!!! As always, very much enjoy your videos. Please keep 'em coming. Michel

[@thomasgold-1000]

Good to see you Lonnie! Nice pack, thanks so much for showing... 👍

[@farmtrout66]

Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@pete7869]

Happy new year! And thankyou for good videos what you make all the time..i lovet. And everyting good for you and your wife for this year in alaskan ! forests.👌👍✌😇😊

[@seanantill3366]

I've had a peanut lighter for years now, only ever check for fuel about once a year, has never ran out fuel. Great thing to keep in your pocket

[@PhinAI]

I share many of these with my RR boys during class. Thank you for producing these.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Awesome. Connie says I am still working with RR's except now it is second hand through folks like you.

[@tammielewis2438]

I'm going to add foil to my bag! Thanks!

[@kirkmillerBO84]

Excellent choices like your kit thanks for sharing

[@johnp.5882]

Road flares. Rubber sheet. Dang I wish I had thought of that driving back to Valdez from Anchorage in 50 below. That’s really good thinking my friend.

[@FawnandEvon]

Cool stuff! I like your peanut lighter.

[@King-Bob-on-the-Rocks]

Hi, i need to tell you how great your videos are. Im from Germany, and my english isnt very well, but you i understand very well, because you are talking so so slowly. I like it. I like to learn from your great experenc. I hope to see you soon. Best wishes form Germany.

[@pmayh3m]

@Far North Bushcraft and Survival you're awesome. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.

[@GaerHampton]

That peanut lighter is a great idea! I finally bought a Zippo lighter a month ago or so, but I've been pretty surprised at how quickly the fuel evaporates.

[@nunyabiznes4604]

Great kit brother, hey to you and Connie.

[@MediaWhored]

Good to see ya Lonnie. My greatest tool to stay warm in the Connecticut winter was a plane ticket to Florida lol. Been here ever since. Seriously though nice Kit video. We have a few bags (Day pack, Go Bag, RIC Bag, Hydrant bag, etc. And a well thought out KIT bag makes all the difference in the world

[@rolandpl1958]

Good to see you again. All the best for 2019 to you and your wife.

[@ashy1423]

Great to see you again. Thanks for sharing your hints and tips with us. Stay safe and well God Bless. Ash🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WayneTheSeine]

Nice kit Lonnie. I love the peanut lighter and will look into putting one in my kit and one in my boat as well.

[@scott2690]

Very much enjoy your videos. Thanks for them and keep them coming!