Survival Kit Weight Challenge Part 1: The 5lb Kit - Preparedmind101

[@CanadianPrepper]

Check out my Urban Survival Tool Roll Bag 2.0, it uses the same roll but for urban escape, evasion and repair purposes. For a wilderness survival kit I would opt for a larger roll system like one that we currently have in development which will be available soon. - CP

[@phillipdavis5241]

once when I was on the Appalachian Trail, I met an old lady that lived there all her life, everything she carried was a blanket, a tin cup & a CI fry pan! Talk about light weight!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It's on! I am ordering my scale today.

[@JoeFeser]

Survival On Purpose I got busted with a scale once. :)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

TMI ;-)

[@DamionJR4923]

Water tabs, emergency blanket and some first aid (bandaids, neosporin, and gauze) a good summer spring car kit.

[@chtomlin]

I like the idea of the tool roll and think that could be expanded into a great bag concept.

[@survivalkraft]

Very nice kit! I'm coming up with one for myself. I'll post it two weeks from now. Blessings!

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

That's a perfect storage pack for a survival kit. I'm going to HFT tomorrow. Gonna try to find one. Those collapsible water bottles that roll up would fit. Couldn't boil water but could carry it. A large piece of folded Aluminum foil, maybe? Or a disposable foil bread size baking pan from the dollar store folded down. Then open it up for boiling water. It's sturdy enough to endure the fold.

[@scottwinslow940]

That's a cool kit ! it would make an excellent get home bag. I would probably add a couple of mylar blankets because they are so light.

[@Walterliquori]

The way you can spread it all out in front of you is really great and access all your stuff great video

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Nutnfancy has been all about weight conscience (SAWC) for a long time. Good to see other people addressing this and understanding once you start hiking out 10 plus miles weight really starts to make a difference. This definitely separates the "vehicle bugout experts" and real backpackers. Good Video as per usual.

[@preparedmind101]

The Last Huntsmen Good to know. I don't watch him (no reason besides when you are running your own operation, you don't really have TIME to watch everyone else) but if anyone would say it, I'd expect him to since he regularly hikes in the mountains. Me personally? I'd want better stuff than whats in this kit. I'm personally OK given I EDC a prime fixed blade, but no chopper? I love to chop. What stands out as missing is a heavy chopping/batoning blade or a small axe...at least a SCAXE2L. If it was a bucket style bag I might have gone a different way, but the second half of the challenge was building it with the tool roll, which also limited me to smaller items.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Yea I understand the need to have a chopper too, its why my edc blades are either a Esee 5, bk2 or bk7 though they are not "choppers" they do a lot better than say a Mora. In Missouri they seem to not care about me carrying a medium sized knife either

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Since last September 1st Texas doesn't care about blade carry anymore

[@chaselong2954]

Always return to the basics, Food, Water, Shelter.

[@beauxtx1959]

VERY well done, Chris. My BOB is way too heavy. I like this option for a truck kit. Going to order a tool roll today and get after it. Thanks!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

This seems perfect for survival in the tropics. Wish I could thumbs up twice!

[@FarEastSurvival]

I think this is a great idea. I trek once per week over long distances over mountains. Weight is a big factor for me and probably most guys out there. For this kit to be more viable, I would have included at minimum a metal cup. Survival doesn't mean necessarily survival over short term. if you got stuck out in the middle of no where for a week, you will be hard up without a pot or metal cup. Given there is 0.2 lbs available I think Chris can add a small metal pot or a large cup without any problems.

[@todddinezza3921]

Excellent kit Chris. The only thing I could think of adding that might fit under the .2 pound limit left would a Mylar Space Blanket (perhaps 2?). Then, it could be used as either cover or a heat reflector. Everything else included therein is excellent just as Will said too. Great idea for a challenge to get us all to think more creatively!

[@marycahill546]

What a great idea! I have been zipping through the entries looking for a light kit that I might actually use, for example taking a short hike away from camp. I only weight 115 lbs myself, so light sounds good to me! I would not wear a backpack for a short walk, but also I'd like to have more than I could carry on a belt pouch. I do have the nylon front pack, and they are great, but mine is medium for small items only and not big enough for shelter. In the end I am looking for a light canvas or nylon messenger type bag with a good shoulder strap. Once I get the right bag I think I know enough about what to carry in it. Strangely, I found many entrants didn't think much about their bag, or if they did didn't mention the brand of the bag. Well, the search continues. Thank you for getting the ball rolling on this topic!

[@davidkelly1298]

I have been watching your older vids. Great info guys, gives us ideas to build on.

[@AWalkOnDirt]

I am a thru-hiker and not a survivalist. Thru-hikers place importance on weight and their gear is worth a look. My base weight is about 13 pounds which includes an Osprey Atmos pack and inside it has things like a rain fly, sleeping bag, hammock, water filtration, water bladders, alcohol stove and a lot more. I can live for weeks For 5 pounds limit, I could be OK but not conformable...for example I would drop the sleeping bag and go with my 15 degree liner. I would drop the hammock and only use the 8 oz rain fly. I'd drop my thermorest and pack

[@tedpeterson8842]

Hey Chris great video! And great concept. I will be putting mine together soon. been watching a ton of these videos and have some great ideas. I would love to see some field test with these kits. Then after field test see a review of how well the kit performed and changes if any you would make. Thanks for the great info.

[@darqueronin3935]

Cool idea, I know that Twelve Survivors have roll-up kits as well. I have one of their first-aid kits that I keep in my truck. I haven't checked out their other stuff.

[@dougcfrary]

Good vid, Good idea, thank you. If one could find a bright orange tool roll, you'd have a signaling option as well without added weight.

[@Rangersly]

Great idea for the 5 pounds challenge. Good job on this cool grab and go little survival roll.

[@TheDaveDryden]

I like how you repurposed that tool roll, coolest part for me on this vid. :) I know you are going to get a billion suggestions on this, but I can't help but sharing. I would personally add some stomach and anti-diarrhea pills if you don't got them. Also a square of tin foil could help boil water if you don't want a bottle. Maybe throw a space blanket in there too. Good vid idea though I like the series idea Cheers Dave from BC Bushcraft

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

I was thinking about the small foil bread pans at dollar tree folded. And the foldable water bottle that's basically strong like a zip lock bag with a drinking spout. The small Sawer filter has one. But they sell something similar separately in the food storage isle.

[@fingerlakesoutdoors9679]

I just watched this video again and while William was listing off uses for the tool roll on its own, I thought of one that wasn't mentioned. It could be used to help strengthen and protect an improvised splint. And since you have the dry bag, you could load all the rest of the gear into that.

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

For the oil olive oil would be much more versatile and you can use it for skin cooking and tool maintenance

[@AJkoubek]

good job like the concept would like to see a 10lbs limit for a winter kit GOD BLESS

[@redbeard5496]

Great idea Chris I am looking forward to more videos.

[@BladesRKing]

If u make a tool roll or have it made consider using Velcro and have one long pocket. That way each item u put in would be secured as the Velcro would adjust to item (Velcro on top lengthwise). Also, another use for Shemagh...padding underneath ur para cord shoulder strap. Great vid!

[@toddklekotka3340]

Well done sir. When I was younger, I didn't care about the weight. Well, when I was hunting on state land years ago, I was tracking deer. After walking a few miles through the forest and a foot of snow, that 9 1/2 lbs my shotgun weighed became heavy and my arms and shoulder was beginning to fatigue. Weight is very important. Vehicle kits are one thing, a personal kit is another. Thats why I like my Tigris One pack, can carry over shoulder or like a fanny pack, lol. I should do this challenge!

[@preparedmind101]

Todd Klekotka Was talking to someone else about that yesterday....making a hunters survival kit. Going to work on that. Gotta be something that fits in a large belt pouch that isn't overly heavy.

[@brutalbrital]

pretty useful kit Chris and I like the concept because weight is always an issue the survival situation you find yourself in could have come from an accident that has left you injured in someway and limited your carrying capacity. Great Video and a great idea for a video thx mate

[@dennispoley6005]

For making a way to boil water/cook foods a lightweight addition would be a 'disposable' tinfoil pan folded flat or even just a good size piece of regular tinfoil. Another useful lightweight tool is a large thick trash bag...not high end makin' life cozy stuff, but things that will help keep you alive...which mat actually feel cozy if you need them.

[@RiftSecurity01]

fantastic idea/challenge, very common man level too, great for a beginner to get into the mind set!

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

I like that you guys are thinking about weight now, as I have gotten older I have noticed it is becoming my main concern, well that and that I live in the Pacific North West, and man it's mountainous.. My hiking load out has gone thru a two year process to try and shave as much weight as possible.

[@ksdj1]

Good video and good kit. You have given me a project for today. I have a couple of small bags and a large waist pack I want to do this with. Thanks guys. I always enjoy what you put together.

[@diablohellfire666]

I really liked it thanks for such a great video. Some ideas for your kit that will add no weight :aluminum foil, emergency blanket and a signaling mirror.

[@Lukemakesprs]

Great little kit

[@outlanderbushcraft3100]

This is a fantastic little kit it would help you out in an emergency , great idea cheers atb Martin

[@zip2692]

I see a lot of vids like this. I'd like to see it in use, just the small kit only, for a week.

[@Texasoutback]

David Wendell of Bushcraft On Fire has a nice video using a tool roll. I believe it is one of his bug out videos.

[@danielwatrus9858]

I love this idea! I am recovering from back surgery and cant carry more than 15 lbs. Great tip hoosier archer thx

[@larrylee5564]

I have a get home bag in my truck it has what I need to get home from my 45min comute in the winter, if its summer ill lighten my pack accordingly! I do like your vid it gives me other ideas like what to carry with me on a day hunt or a hike just in case something goes wrong!

[@chrish5224]

if you want to watch and learn about size and weight constraints, go watch a nutnfancy video. your on the right track chris. props to you for changing things up from what the rest of KZbin is doing and not getting complacent. thanks for your wisdom, and time spent on these vids.

[@shortytyler8847]

I think adding something like an aluminum loaf pan that you can fold up would be an easy light weight addition. It would give you the option to be able to boil water. I haven't weighed one but I'm sure it is well under the 0.2 lbs remaining in your kit. You could probably add more then one!

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Okay nice kit I like it. Now it would be great to see you and Will each take this kit, hike a few miles in and spend two nights. This kind of real action stuff would be a great addition to your channel and I'm sure your fans would love to see you guys do this... I know I would. We would love to see how you select a spot, set up camp, find water, etc. Good luck and great idea for a kit. Oh yeah... more light weight/simple kit vids please! None of that crazy, silly sawing off your toothbrush handle stuff... just smart, practical ideas. Weight is always a concern.

[@preparedmind101]

cyclist01222 This weekend we're going down to check out the new spot. It's an hour away, but it's 40 acres butting up to Wayne National Forest and unfamiliar so we'll be able to start doing stuff like that. We'll be starting work on the primitive camp. The places I have to film now aren't ones I can really do shelters and stuff in. We have permission to build whatever we want at the new spot.

[@Teachering]

cyclist01222 I like your suggestion. Good idea to do with Chris and Will spending time out in the open for a couple nights using gear. I'd enjoy that and hope to learn from it. "...just smart, practical ideas." You got it!

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

PREPAREDMIND101 That sounds great. It's fun to disappear for a few days in the woods and I look forward to picking up some more tips and ideas.

[@preparedmind101]

cyclist01222 The downside is that people think that because we do channels on survival topics, we should be running around "doing it" like we're on a TV show (despite the fact that you can only believe half of what you see on TV). We have families and responsibilities, so it's tough to do more than 2 days out at any given time. Practice is practice. Nobody is REALLY "surviving" unless you ARE. Meaning, when you can pack up and leave whenever you want, the pressure is NOT there. The risk is NOT there. You can run a survival school or spend every day in the woods, but you aren't doing the real thing unless your ass is REALLY in danger. The other issue (see earlier: believe half of what you see) is even if we DID go out and do something like that for real...half the people wouldn't believe it. Just like you shouldn't believe TV. Unless you plan on running 48 hours on uncut video. Which would be a bitch to upload.... Overall, it should be the constant pursuit of experience in hopes that if you ever DO end up in said situation, the skills will be natural enough that you will be able to implement them at at time when you are facing factors beyond your control...especially the very real mental aspects that cannot be replicated in any training where your life is not actually at stake. Heck, even the guys on "ALONE"...arguably the most realistic survival show thus far, always knew they could leave with the push of a button.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

PREPAREDMIND101 Ha I don't expect you guys to eat bugs, kill animals and sleep naked... just use your gear and kits and show how you would go about things. Please dress warm, bring plenty of food, communicate with the family and have fun. Looking forward!

[@GylmehsWorld1]

Not an original idea, but you did a great job with it. There are other videos on KZbin making survival kits from tool rolls. I think all of your gauntlet should try the tool roll.

[@Wingman115]

Challenge accepted. Look for a video soon. The wheels are turning.

[@JoeFeser]

***** Kick some ass :)

[@Wingman115]

***** It's going to be fun for sure.

[@JoeFeser]

***** Accept my challenge of having a few beers while relaxing in 2016 :) Love your videos man,

[@Wingman115]

***** LOL can't slow down to much to do and see. Thanks for the channel support.

[@jasonmcdaniel7878]

Real nice kit you made there! What do you think about adding toilet paper? It's light and will be better than wiping with a leaf! Especially, you two considering it as a car kit might be something just extra to add in if there is no civilization in sight when traveling!

[@ishgilbertstone4887]

great idea ..do u know where i can find a similar tool wrap that i can put everything in thanks

[@simonh6371]

I would add a canteen cup of some description. As an ex-military stainless one is too heavy I'd use my Swiss M81 canteen cup, which is aluminium, and push it over the end of the roll and tie it on by the handles. Or any light ss round mug would do the trick. The very last few grammes of weight I had left I'd put sachets of instant coffee.

[@Trustyconsultinggroup]

I really like this idea

[@harrisonking8156]

You could throw on a daisy chain with some more paracord on the handle, that way you could get right up to the max weight and do a lot more with it :)

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

Chris, had you thought of using the cordage as a carry strap before Wil rigged it up? Neat trick...

[@preparedmind101]

jelloman42 That's a trick from the more bushcrafty bedroll stuff that I don't normally do, but it's a good way to do it without cutting your cordage.

[@outdoorsjoe1]

Love the video! It made me laugh tho cause I bought the exact same one of those at Menards for me dad to put all of his ratchet wrenches in tool box of his truck! It just goes to show you you can use just about anything to survive if you think outside of the box a little.

[@PlanetRibooted]

Very interesting concept! I like it. Keep it up.

[@proudamericanrobman2829]

Chris tanner if you looking and a nother roles for your 5 lbs bag might want to looks at the men's gear role from duluth trading.

[@mikeboone4425]

I wander how the hell Boone and Crocket made it all those years with out survival books and You tube will it was called common since and no they were not always on horse back . It was called HAD ME DOWN INFO could be the name of a new show .

[@snoopu7169]

hay they have those colapsable stainless steal 5 oz cups maybe that could fit in the bag for boiling water? I was thinking of getting one off amazon of cores I would go to your check out before buying it. thanks for the video to show there are many options to have on or in a car/truck.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Interesting concept, Chris ! I'll have to work on my own 5 lb kit, now. Damn but your ideas are infectious!

[@traprmike]

I think one or 2 of those emergency mylar blankets would fit and not go over your 5# limit. I might try this, the weekend is coming and I have some spare gear to stuff in some kind of bag/pouch.

[@palexanderrice]

the one thing i always see missing from kits is some type of antibiotic cream and leather/heavy duty gloves

[@Johnny-ke3qu]

I would add tin foil to meet exactly 5 lbs, plus its really useful. Maybe trash bags too, but thats a really cool kit.

[@dylant2959]

Great video. You guys are geniuses

[@amandabiddle3200]

Chris I would love for you to review the SWAT tourniquet when you do your first aid video you keep mentioning. To me it is more versatile then a CAT due to the fact it is a tourniquet, a pressure bandage, or in a worst case scenario a source of tinder for a fire.

[@preparedmind101]

Amanda Murdock So what happens if you use it to start a fire....then nick an artery? The med folks seem to hate anything that is not proven, like a CAT or SOFT-T.

[@Sutherland420]

Can you or Will do a video on what exactly you would put in a pocket fishing kit. I am trying to put 1 together but don't fish a lot and don't know what hooks or lures or w.e. i should put in. Also how much length of line is the bare min i should have. I am going to use an old altoids tin but w.e. size container u think is good.

[@preparedmind101]

Sutherland420 Not much in that little kit. Mostly fishing line and hooks that I recall. An altoids sized tin would offer a much wider selection. I'd put a few small lures in there too. Really depends on what kind of fish you have in your area, I'd think. I haven't been fishing even once this summer. Have enough stuff that you could make a trot line at least.

[@darylbraxton8751]

Hi I live in the uk and I can not find a lightning strike fire rod anywhere but would to get one any ideas on how to get one

[@Atkrdu]

You CAN boil in a dry bag (at the very least, put a hot rock into the water in the dry bag). Might be able to put it directly into fire, if you make sure the flame level doesn't go above the water level.

[@iveybarrett3011]

You should do a review on the LAPG operators backpack

[@palexanderrice]

also, i try to shoot for 20 lbs only, i do a lot of hiking with full packs just so that i can get use to the weight in case of emergencies or camping. i hated walking with anything more then 20 lbs

[@rogerplessen5246]

5 lb kit ideas:1.2giant rubber baloons will serve as life preserver, holds several gallons of water weighs fraction of an ounce. 2. Paracord 3oz. 3. 1oz of emergency blankets several. 4.titanium cookware and 4oz of fuel and tiny stove burner=8oz 5.ziplock and a couple of contractor size trash bags for poncho etc 2oz 6. Fire kit with storm matches esbit cake bic ferro rod magnesium shavings candle 2oz 7. whistle compass mirror magnifier flashlight combo 2oz 8. Fishing kit 2oz 8.pocket multitool 2oz 9. Titanium survival knife 3oz 10.med kit with tube of 3x vasaline based antibiotic cream surgical scissors suture hemostat etc 6oz 11. Perrer spray 1oz 12.8oz of energy bars or ancient Greek honey biscuits(flour honey or maple sugar olive oil and egg in equal proportions. Yummy! 13. Psalms Matthew John Genesis Exodus and Deuteronomy and some inspirational verses waterproof notepad pencil and map 3oz. You need to feed your mind and soul and be able to diary 14.Tent 40oz. This is about 80 oz or 5 lb. Takes care of water fire cooking shelter food blankets put it all in contractor bag wrap up and carry. You will survive nicely. You don't need a 40 to60 lb pack to burden you down in the woods!

[@michaeld8975]

I like it that you can't tell whats inside it. Beside the sm form factor.n low cost.

[@johnlord8337]

Chris, this was my response to Kullkreaven's reply to your 5 LB EDC challenge .... You got me with that hat/netting. Need to modify my boonie hat, with neck shade, with a drop down netting, and a winter face shade. Looking at a different and distributed style of "back" packing. Actually, arm, shoulder, and breast and waist, ... and thigh and leg "packing." Bushies and preppies all think in old woodsman's terms of stowing everything in one pack. Everybody carries and uses their items at waist (belt) and above (back pack). Everytime they need something, they have to take of backpack and dig through for the items. Why? Modern military have blouse shirt, ;epaulets, arm, breast and waist pockets, and trousers with pockets, thigh, and lower leg pockets. Distributed weight. Think of your walking legs. If you carry small light items on your thighs and lower legs, then each leg carries that weight versus both legs when walking. Same process for arm/shoulder carrying a distributed weight of small (but important) items, versus totally on the shoulder and spine muscles/nerves. Critical analysis. What item kits do you need =right now= versus pulling off your backpack and digging them out for use? First aid/medicine/sunscreen/sewing kit, water gathering, navigation and note taking, fire making/ferro rod, tool/small hanked paracord kit, .... Where to put which items and where, and which are ready need items? First aid and water gathering in the arm/shoulder pockets, readily accessible. If need to have larger pocket, then consider making small carry kit with epaulet sleeve, and at bottom velcro for wrap around arm. Firmly stays on shoulder area. Where do you put a flat navigation and note taking kit - breast pocket. Fire making/ferro rod, and tool/small hanked paracord kit - in separate thigh pockets. Use lower legs for tinder/tinder dust stashing pockets. What goes on your belt or around neck? Belt knife, pistol/holster, ammo clips, and canteen (or camelbak in backpack) Neck knife and whistle (?) around your neck with breakway lanyard. Bear/mountain lion/wolf country? Bear spray on belt. Took kit includes 2 mini pulleys for making block and tackle with small hanked paracord for making a bear hang. What special hatting for face and neck should be considered? (Boonie) hat, fold out neck sunshade, fold out bug netting, hidden loose bandana, - and (winter fold out face shade). Any special considerations for hands? Thin, flat, sunscreen (hiking pole) gloves in other blouse breast pocket. Walking poles? I do. Excellent distributed weight and ready items. Near handles are 10 feet of wrapped (silver or fluorescent red or orange) 3/4 inch width duct tape each stick. Underneath, thin braided 1/16th inch rope (bank line plain or tarred ok), wrapping 3 inch wide by 3-4 layers, 10 feet each stick. Braided rope useful with walking stick for making snake noose (and snake eater dinner). Duct tape and small ready rope for immediate needs. I have optional tinkle bells on sticks (for bear warnings). Lower leg pockets for tinder, tinder dust, and carrying clear/black plastic bags (and small tube tent) for storage items ...and 2 mylar space blankets and 4 small aluminum tent stakes for quick assembly emergency duct tape-tube ridge line tent, or tube tent, or shelter wrap (with walking sticks, space blankets, duct tape, and small braided rope). Also 2 mouse traps. Intruding animal (or mouse) gets a surprise, and is early warning system near camp site. Thigh pockets for firemaking/ferro rod/char tin, ... and tool kit/small hanked paracord (and optional pulleys). 2 larger rat traps (or 4 mouse traps), or prep-prepped sharpened bamboo chop sticks pungee sticks (foot traps, trap shooting arrow-darts, or barbed harpoon tips), or trapping/snare kits. Tripod rings: 2-3 inch solid, (2-2 and 2-1 inch key rings) and 20-30 foot thin width mule tape or nylon belting in walking gloves breast pocket. 3 inch rings make wooden pole tripod for cooking tripod, tripod seat, 5 minute tipi emergency tripod tarp/shelter, ... 2-3 inch rings for making a double tripod stand for hanging hammock. Rings for making a make-do rope and pulley system for hanging items or a winch-and-leverage system (log or boulder moving), or a cross-stream rope-and-ring assembly for hanging, sliding, and pulling backpack and yourself across. Rings also available for further rope tie downs for human accident extraction on travois system. New item. A thigh located long, thin sleeve pocket, inserting a 20 inch 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch diameter bamboo dowel rod fire bow, string, and fire drill. Can also be used in toggle situations, first aid tourniquet sticks, or block and pulley pull-handle. Bamboo tougher than all domestic woods, except hickory/pecan, and heats up fire board extremely fast. 28 second coals. Taromovies Swiss Bushcraft vid mini-fire bow drill, modified for a bamboo drill. Or acquire fabric store bamboo knitting needles as fire bow and drill items. Also excellent defense sharp point needle knife, prier, bark peeler, 100+ uses. What then should be in real backpack? Clothes, food, camelbak water bag with drink hose, tent/tarp?, larger hanked paracord or mule tape/nylon belting?, stakes?, cook pot and utensils, ham radio, wind up radio, batteries. With a PRE-PREPPED EDC (!) bug out hiking/camping/bushie uniform (change into in car/truck !), the EDC 1-2 day pack would only have food, water, cook kit?, one change of clothes?, wool/light fleece blanket/mini sleeping bag, mini nylon tarp, ham radio, wind up radio, AA batteries. all way under 5 pounds...... Toss in a small folding saw. No more nonsense of a 40-60 # base camp backpacking adventure, unless you specifically prepped for that adventure. Comments?

[@bobjacques5388]

so i would like to know chris what knife who hold up to heavier chopping than the schrade schf37. and dont get me wrong i love the knife, but it was a eucalyptus tree which is really soft. Thank you. PREPAREDMIND101

[@Countryprepper]

I just shot a video on my ammo box kit. I never even thought about weighing it, but then it is for my truck. Are you open to VR's for this challenge to put in a playlist?

[@preparedmind101]

Country Prepper Sure. Too bad KZbin doesn't do VRs like they used to.

[@Countryprepper]

Must be something they did before I started my channel.

[@thatguyoverthere8097]

Got a 10 pound all season pack. And I mean ALL season, I get 4 very distinct seasons here. It's not that hard to do, just need to prioritize

[@walteasy4sheasy]

Prepare "your" places. Home, Commute, Work, in descending order of how much you're likely able to prepare and keep near you. However, if you walk, "taxi" or PT to work, the amount you can keep on you at Work probably exceeds what you carry on your Commute. Assess the dangers of each place/situation. What are the dangers at your workplace? Building heights/exits/elevators? Chemicals/gasses? What are the dangers on your Commute? What are the dangers of your own Home. How is it under-prepared? For the home, in particular, make it safe, stock up on water and properly sealed/stored dried food and stay put if you can. Bugging out should be a last resort. I might argue, you'd never bugout, unless you knew the place to which you were going to bugout AND you could keep or regain prolonged communication with your people... ALL THE WHILE, your people knowing, at least the general area, to find you, that is to join you (or to rescue you). When you're out, keep in mind the Rule of 3's. Immediate medical needs, core-body temp, water, food. These are a priority. I've seen serviceable (with GOOD SKILLS), small kits that can be kept in something as small as fanny pack or hand sized pouch. Add it to your daily pack/handbag. It should also be kept in the aforementioned 3 places, Home, Commute(on you) and Work. Keep it with even larger preparations, but have it be distinct--a bag within a bag. If you have no idea where to start, look up the "10 C's of Survival". These lists, exactly as they are shown, are geared more towards the outdoors. You may need to tailor your kit to an urban setting, especially if you plan on having it with you all the time. Also, visit sites fro emergency preparedness and the Red Cross specifically. Do not get overwhelmed. The lists are long. To keep things well-organized, separate the philosophies: 1-Day Ordeal) A small, light weight Emergency kit... the bare essentials... so that you can have on your person or in your daily bag, all the time, that which is light and small enough that you can walk with, indefinitely. 2-or-more Day Ordeal) For some people this is not enough to get them home, especially in a bad season, so then a multi-day trip set-up is necessary. Terms like "Survival", "Get Home", or "72 Hour" bags are in this range of discussion.. *** "Bugout" or "INCH-I'm Never Coming Home" or "Thriving survival" bags enter here. Though they should be considered a last resort. This is largely fantasty-talk for most people living in a city or with a big city next door. Tribal survival knowledge was GENERATIONAL knowledge. Odds against survival long term would be very high. You could have very good guides, a lot of tools, and very good books on fishing, hunting, trapping, wild edibles, covering SEASONS, but as good as they are, that still wouldn't guarantee success. A positive, not gleeful, stoic, super-adaptive, resourceful mindset would take someone pretty far though. Remember, clean air and dire medical needs first, maintain core body temperature second, water is third and food is fourth. Improve. Repeat. One step at a time.

[@hoosierarcher]

Breaking your needs into separate kits can allow you to distribute the total weight around your body rather than have everything in one pack. I know a few guys that due to injuries can't wear packs heavier than 25 pounds but they can hang a bed roll over one shoulder a haversack over the other and a lumbar or waist pack and put more on their belts and have a total of 50 pounds on them that would be impossible for them just all stuffed in the ruck.

[@preparedmind101]

hoosierarcher One reason I like that Sabra Partner Pack. Utilizes a spot on your body that normally isn't being taken up.

[@hoosierarcher]

I have looked at those. I see what you like.

[@qwertysspam2104]

ladies use similar "roll-up" packs for make up, most of them r quite roomy (gotta hold shampoos + stuff) only problem is they usually have that clear plastic , which wont stand up to rough use.. if any1 can find the right 1 , its u Chris fun vid :)

[@donlouermelk4520]

I like your channel and all the kits, how come you do not come up with a kit for the summer time in the south west. you eastern people have it way to easy there. where I am at it gets about a 120 to a 125 outside I find people in the desert every year under a tree dead from the heat. now that would be a challenge for you to build a kit for us western people

[@simonarundell5093]

Although 5lbs doesnt sound alot it is a lot of wieght for a survival kit... You can put a very good kit together for half that weight and still address all the priorities of survival.

[@roundandrandom8576]

I love this video but I saw you have the mora 2000 doesn't the mora forest have the same blade with the handle of the bushcraft black? cause if it does I've heard you say how much you like that handle on the bushcraft black just wondering why you picked the 2000? Thanks again for the great video

[@preparedmind101]

Popacan ofNOS I like both handles. In fact, I'd like to see them do the reverse. They put the 2000 blade on the BB to make the Forest. I'd love a Bushcraft Black Blade on a 2000 handle. Also, the sheath that comes with the 2000 is a bit flatter and fit better.

[@roundandrandom8576]

thanks for the reply i too think that idea would be cool

[@bobjacques5388]

i was using my schrade schf37 earlier chopping a eucalyptus tree brach and my blade broke in front of the choile and its a brand new knife and ive had it for about 2 weeks and only used it once.

[@preparedmind101]

Sounds like a serious heat treat dud. I have seen people do some pretty extreme things to a 37. Haven't heard of any breaks till now. Email me pics and they'll replace it for you. Wasn't the micatra one, was it? That one is 8cr, not 1095.

[@danofiremano]

Damn, I thought my folding picnic table was an awesome idea!

[@diablohellfire666]

Cool video I know that bounding a kit such like yours is not that easy but here are some ideas you might like Signaling mirror, aluminum foil those will add no weight at all and if you could a solar charger o at leat a set of extra batteries.

[@preparedmind101]

diablohellfire666 Compass has the mirror

[@chrisvandergriff]

Thanks for the idea and suggestions. It would be nice if you all could add links to those who have attempted your challenge. That way if you find one of the videos, you could easily find the others. EDIT: Never mind. I found the list that you assembled. Thank you.

[@graymanprepper88]

Do you mind if I do a video on this Chris? As kind of a challenge thing.

[@WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

Do it bro

[@FuttFel]

Isn't 5lb a bit much? I mean, if you look at what the ultralight backpackers/hikers do, you'll notice that 5lb is close to 50-70% of the total weight of their entire kit, which includes shelter, water, food, clothes and so on. I personally have a small kit I sometimes throw into my bag and that weighs less than 1.5lb and it contains some simple first aid items, firestarting equipment, an SOL blanket, water purification tabs, extra knife, mirror, whistle, knife sharpener, compass, two small LED lamps and a bunch of other things. And that little kit will keep you going for a while in good conditions, but it's meant to work together with what I usually pack when I spend some time out in the forest. It is a bad idea to stray too far from your campsite where your shelter, food etc is. A 5lb kit is probably going to be too much for people that backpack or hike. It does make sense as a kit in any situation where weight does not matter, such as a car kit. And if that is the primary use for it, then there's no need for a weight limit really. I keep blankets and a sleeping bag in the trunk, the car doesn't really care, the hit on the MPG is negligible.

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

Who makes the roll up organization pouch

[@illyakuryakin2927]

I actually live the life as a home less man travelling around Britain and my whole kit weighs 35lb all in and I been travelling nearly 2 yrs off grid and licking the lid of life

[@paulklein5763]

I was going to say, weight matters. As a backpacker, I was starting to grow disinterested with this channel because all of your survival bags have at least 2 knives over the 10oz mark. Its also my issue with jessica or jessX, they are just way too heavy. One of those two could work as your chopper, but you should only choose one. If you are taking a hatchet, or tamahawk (not axes, they are too heavy for normal backpacking) then do not take the large survival blade. In a realistic, man portable system, you get one chopper, once field knife (shorter and lighter than the chopper) and typically a folding saw. Normally one should look for those three tools to add up to a TOTAL of 35oz. 15-20oz for chopper, 10oz for field knife, then the remainder for a LIGHTWEIGHT folding saw, the baco laplander does not count as lightweight, its 14oz, silky's pocketboy, at half the weight of the laplander, 7-8oz does. My example pack, the cold steel trail hawk (lighter than the rifleman hawk) the Ontario rat 7, and the silky pocket boy with large teeth. This system stays under 35oz and I have all of my bases covered. Note: when talking Bug out Bag or urban survival packs I will add an 8inch crowbar, instead of anything heavier duty as my "destruction devise." Yes the truckers friend is great, its just way too heavy to carry around full time.

[@galenlong937]

Your 5 lb kit got me thinking, You are on to something here, but I'm thinking your prime weight may well be right at the 7-8 lb weight limit. The stainless steel water bottle being M. I. A. is the deal breaker at least for me. One thing I thought of while watching the video I thought of the SOL bivy bag, That could be a viable option also.

[@preparedmind101]

Galen Long Yep, I think you are correct. I need that extra wiggle room for a more robust cutting/chopping tool and a good sized SS container or something like the Pathfinder Bottle Kit.

[@galenlong937]

PREPAREDMIND101 Even though I love my Mora I would Never think of Batoning with it. So I think I would that gary wines bushcrafter you guys tested the other day from L.T. As far as a chopper goes, if I'm going to be out there for awhile I would want the Dark Timber you have. maybe even the big chopper you designed with schrade ( schf43? ) . Those would be good for stuff that's already Down, I would really consider carrying a small axe for cutting stuff down, unless you just want to beaver chew through a 4" diameter dead standing. JMHO.

[@preparedmind101]

Galen Long I have a SVEN-Saw now (video needs redone, as I accidentally deleted the one we did with Jessi) which is awesome. I have my first Silky Saw coming to try out. My C2GFAB Kydex Baldric sheath which mates Jessica-X with a Mora Bushcraft Black (piggyback) should be here today or tomorrow. I'm considering getting a lightweight GB axe, but for now I'm pretty happy with what I can do with my SCAXE2L.

[@galenlong937]

Jessica X is a pretty Badass Blade, Great for the Batoning and Chopping. The Lightweight GB axe Is a great choice, I am wanting one myself. I'm still partial to the Bahco and It's better than my Coleman folding saw that I currently have, that thing won't hardly cut anything......

[@Theoutdoorproject80]

+PREPAREDMIND101 I use a wicked tree gear saw they cut so much faster and the blades are replaceable and the handle has a lifetime warranty it's worth checking out

[@brionstowe6848]

BEEN WORKING ON THIS IDEA FOR AWHILE , STILL REFINING ITSARGE

[@amgolfer3591]

Chris--this is NOT boring. Every now and then you MUST update your logic and thought process as I know you're always thinking of better methods, etc. Update INCH, BOB, EDC, etc. is much appreciate partner. Please don't underestimate this because of a few tools that don't agree......there will always be haters out--ignore the morons. Thanks Chris.

[@craighenry7915]

Can you roll a water bottle up in the center of your tool roll.

[@biologistjim4905]

Is the roll up available on line?

[@paulmarkmoffat4638]

Good video

[@boomer16323]

Add a collapsible water carrier. Otherwise a great kit.

[@preparedmind101]

boomer16323 That's pretty much what that dry bag was. I used a good one.

[@STIXSURVIVAL]

Nice one mate. May I play

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Still to heavy is it going in your car?

[@jeffharmed1616]

Thanks for sharing that. I know how subjective this can be so please take my comment with a pinch of salt. I would go with most of what you have. I found the fishing kit very useful in the army. Ditto any kind of fire-making kit, the bivvy and the cordage. The water bag is a nice touch. The tool roll is superb. Is it nylon? An army surplus store would have recommended an aluminium dixie for cooking, sterilizing water and eating, and you could tuck everything into it. If the dixie pushes your pack overweight, dump the torch. The torch is fine for cities but in the bush it is quite useless. Any hard rock can be used to sharpen your knife, so I would dump the sharpening kit in favour of a stainless steel spoon in the bag. Yes, a spoon! A welcome luxury. IMHO. the knife is too puny. You need something more substantial. My personal preference is a stainless steel diving knife - multi-purpose, one-piece with no joints to break, a robust rubber handle, rust-proof, floats on water.

[@preparedmind101]

Jeff Harmed This wasn't a "what would I use" video. It was a challenge to build a 5lb kit around that tool roll. I would never choose to sharpen my knife with a rock. Knives and Fire are the things I'm serious about. Sharpening tools are not optional.

[@jeffharmed1616]

PREPAREDMIND101 Yes and I met the challengeI and built my 5lb kit - all your stuff less the torch, and the sharpening tool replaced by a dixie and a spoon. Job done!

[@WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

The light is very useful as well number one a light 2 as a hunting implement for small game and frogs

[@WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

I would never pack stainless steel in a kit like this the whole any rock will sharpen a knife thing really doesn't compare to the edge and over all maintenance that the work sharp will provide

[@WilliamMyersmantisoutdoors]

I would take that mora any day over a stainless steel diving knife I have seen very many of those snap under the pressures of daily use in the woods

[@snakepliskin2.016]

I find it impossible to attempt to do a 5 lb. challenge for myself. I alway carry at least a 32 ounce canteen with water to start which takes half the weight to start. Even with a sawyer water filter you may not have water to access immediately so I will have no problem going with a 10 pound bag which isnt that heavy and covers your butt. Otherwise excellent video.