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[@benhard2456]

You deserve so many more subscribers! This channel is a hidden gem.

[@menu804]

Ditto. Andrew you are AWESOME!!!! Thank you for your service.....

[@Soulsaber_7]

He will...

[@ckay6485]

Shhhh!

[@andreasnitsch8119]

Its getting a hype in Austria and Germany. But only a few can understand Englisch. Im trying to get them to watch

[@mountaineer5596]

You teach the most practical and realistically useful techniques on KZbin. Thank you.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Excellent instruction as always. I’ve begun using kiln dried clay ammo for practice. They work great and the bonus is the turn back to clay after a rain shower.

[@rustybird8803]

You can add bbs or shotgun pellets for more range an impact . Also good for covert herbicide apps

[@cindyjean3208]

As a loyal viewer, I remember you posting the ranger pudding in a previous episode… have to admit I never made it… maybe I should??? 😊 I absolutely love your weekly videos… actually look forward to them… So much great information!!! Maybe next week, you will show us how to cook up a wild turkey… ( with thanksgiving coming up) We have so much to be thankful for.. God bless you, your family and your viewers… and God bless 🇺🇸

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I'm down for the turkey... His pudding definitely needs a lady's touch ! Go for it Cindy. The Corporal ate a can of mystery meat on today's video... turned out to be dog food. Time to be hunting edible plants. That's a skill I want to learn - in person !

[@nancygreggpasiecznik4673]

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[@Nigglebaun]

Awesome use of pack items to fabricate a ranged weapon.

[@kenbarrett6466]

Awesome stuff .. a family member recently become a new member of the 82nd (AA) .. I want him watching your videos and of course Corporal Kelley .. maybe in the event he finds himself in a situation , he can effect survival and actually smooth it

[@jasholden9741]

I would carry bungees except for the weight and bulk of the things. They are handy for quickly rigging a tarp shelter.

[@Tao_313]

Always learn something from Andrew!

[@americanpatriot6918]

You have so many techniques that I don't see ANY other KZbin channels that concentrate on survival and bushcraft! Just found this channel today. Glad I did!!

[@mr.danandhorror4230]

The slingshot seems like a good father- son project that would take a few hours. 👍

[@timmccarver4121]

Andrew, your videos are always a treasure. Corporal's Corner, David West, Felix Immler, and you are practically all the information and motivation that I need. Thanks for what you do!! Semper Fi!

[@keithbrown7388]

you may already be a subscriber but based on those you called out above you should defo check out "far north bushcraft and survival" - Lonnie is amazing

[@502deth]

coalcracker bushcraft

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

@@keithbrown7388 G'day Keith, fair enough mate, Lonnie and Connie are certainly amazing, luv em !!!. Don't forget different climates though, much is certainly transferable, just keep in mind its horses for courses, as we say. I'm sure they would agree. Cheers Duke.

[@lorkainenkingg8497]

Instead of the Sea-Line Bag, I use the MSR 10-liter Dromedary Bladder, but the principle is the same: Compactible storage for a large quantity of water when travel distance to the source is longer than preferred, or you plan on using more water for other purposes beyond just drinking. I sometimes use it for a pillow when it's filled. I can also see it used as a cold compress on top of a dressing for a laceration or for a fracture/sprain. I like the Dromedary because of the carry straps (you can haul it like a backpack if you beef the straps up with some padding), has grommets to hang it up with (which is nice for a gravity water filter system), and a cap that has a smaller pour spout and a flip-open drinking spout built into it. These videos are great! Always pick up useful tips and hacks!

[@oldveteran8931]

Another great video. I hope you had a great Veterans day. Thank again brother . Have a great day.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Excellent instruction as always. I’ve been using kiln dried clay marbles for target practice. They work great and the added bonus is they return to clay after exposed to rain. Cheers dude.🤙

[@shanhutchison7332]

Gramps showed me how to do that. He used an old tire inner tube. Love what you do.

[@PackRunner3]

That stake being a tinder source was definitely a first for me. I've been doing survival skills for over a decade now but you still manage to sprinkle in something new every video

[@preppercowboy8875]

Great video as always Sir! Keep them coming! Students need more! 💯😉👍🇺🇸

[@davidcummings5798]

Every episode is great ,educational ,enjoyable.thank you for all you do n thank you for your service

[@nixie8435]

Thank you Andrew....I learn so much....Your food looked a bit better than Corporal's....He had dog food....lol....Great video 😁👍

[@CliKnight]

Was watching Shawn Kelly," corporal's corner" he just gave you a huge shout out. Funny thing is. You two guys are my most watched KZbinrs. Out Freaking Standing..!!!

[@bobg.8954]

"Get your minds out of the gutters" killed me! Great channel and videos!

[@stevencunningham4680]

You have reached a new plateau in Bushcraft Andrew. You're at the top of the list for survival videos. Congrats on becoming a Pathfinder instructor.

[@clayjohnson9498]

Excellent AF video keep them coming sir!

[@StabbinJoeScarborough]

Ranger pudding leads the way !

[@johnwyman5939]

That's a HELL YEAH on ranger pudding. Being a veteran, ranger pudding was always in meal plan . Your doing a AWESOME JOB on videos!! Keep up the good work..

[@terrychrist1383]

That is so cool 😎. I would have never thought to use a bungee cord for a slingshot. That is a five star. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍 God bless you and your family 🙏❣️🤗🐕🐾🐾🐈🐾

[@jamesreed6558]

Really like the sling shot

[@michaelhrivnak1719]

Get your mind out of the gutter! Ranger, survivalist, and MIND READER. Scary! Great video.

[@bobelot6302]

Another great vid, Thanx.

[@turkeybird7679]

I'm an old old Weblo scout and CAP cadet and too old to camp anymore, but I respect your attempts to educate our declining youth of today. Hopefully, these woke-ells will wake up and learn the basics and suddenly realize some survival view points from a military perspective. You and The Corporal should do some "team-up" videos.

[@tomjohnson9338]

Who doesn't love a good team-up? Yeah!

[@monlonlabe5016]

Hello Turkey Bird, do not take bad what will follow, after all I'm 60 and often think the same as you express at first but : Did you know that since at least the ancient greek old people always think young people are declining... For example Platon was against the idea of writing and said that the young will see their memory and their knowledge declining because of the rise of "pen" and "papyrus"... If you read 19 century newspapers or books you will see often the very same idea of the young not beeing "on pair" with the old ones....but the old ones were the young 50 years ago...so....It is a common but wrong idea. I guess it is because we are juddging today with references established from our youth,. It is like saying things were cheaper before, it is most often false and can be checked using online inflation calculator, often to people's surprise !

[@kirneyc.thibodeaux649]

I carry in my pack a Barnett Diablo slingshot modified to take a 3/4 inch ball bearing. Works like a champ. On point at 45 yards. Piece of military webbing makes a great pouch. Just burn the ends. Ranger puddings is always great. Try adding 1 oz. Of cream de cocoa in it.Im 63 years old ex Army Ranger. Gotta have a little fun sometime. I like dat me. Great vid as always....Charles

[@Misanti888]

Tripod mounted shemagh water filter is a fresh idea for me, Major. Most bushcrafters just use d traditional horizontally cut plastic bottle. Keep em coming! Stay blessed...🙏

[@boydman68]

I never tried Ranger Pudding with peanut butter or crackers. I feel cheated. Maybe they'll call me out of retirement so I get another shot at it. Excellent video as always. Obviously the bungees have other uses but they do sell replacement bands for slingshots that you could throw in your kit and improvise the handle like you did here.

[@imaginewhirledpeas6696]

There is a method using just your hand and a slingshot band called "no frame" or frameless👍

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Another good one! Straight and to the point, my kind of hands on teaching. I like how you cover different methods in each video, it's a good format, bravo.

[@ericromer1430]

Mr g.i.joe at his best. You've inspired me to get back to my camping and scouting game with my kids. I want them to learn real survival.

[@douglashill9844]

Thanks to Corporals Corner for bringing this great channel to my attention.

[@daveedwards6567]

Nice one 👍 Andrew Iam going to try the caterpolt great video big thanks

[@krishoogstraat6866]

This has been the best video of yours I’ve watched. Really like the slingshot!

[@dhession64]

Well done, sir. You always have content that I might not have heard/thought of, and I'm grateful for your willingness to spread the knowledge. Thank you. At 13:05 it reminded me more of what I found in my kids' diapers when they were two months old lol......babies are the best, and precious. Keep up the good work, sir.

[@joe_d8471]

I know it’s an old video, but I’m lucky because I get to backtrack through soo much content! Seriously, any new comers you really NEED to like and comment. It helps the content providers circulation and keeps them around to give us this information. Correction, “older” video. But that’s really dependent on individual reference points but regardless. Awesome content.

[@frankvega4993]

So glad that now I have the privilege to watch two awesome channels on Sundays that are great and always educational on bushcraft 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@aka_the_one_crusty_dust]

Survival is a vacation for you! I love your happy-go-lucky survivor attitude!

[@jeffechols5302]

As always informative entertaining educational. Your channel is awesome .

[@hiddenwoodsben]

you, major, are one of only two people on youtube a sometimes learn something new from. love the channel, hope you keep doing it for a while.

[@davepoole5582]

As always an ace show mate. Some great survival tips.

[@randybradley7427]

Don't matter what it looks like. Its what it does for you that counts. Coarse taste don't hurt it what you got when you need it. Good video

[@anthonymorelli67]

Your survival skill video's are awesome every time I watch I learn something new, thanks for sharing.

[@vicenterivera5693]

Very useful information as always. Made some Ranger pudding at home. Thank you for sharing.

[@CentralKyBushcraft]

As always, another great video.

[@ziamarie]

Idk how i found this channel but im glad i did because my boyfriend is going to love it. He was a Ranger and Airborne infantryman and i remember he made Ranger pudding for me. It was...pretty good lol

[@cmoore7780]

Another great video andrew! Ihonestly do not understand why you don’t have more subscribers. Honestly i’m lucked to have found your channel before it blows up. I’ve turned so many of my unit brothers onto your channel. Can’t wait till you get recognition for your channel. You deserve it. It’s one of the best on UTube. Also thanks for all the hard work. It is APPRECIATED brother

[@fenriswolf039]

Good stuff, love that Ranger pudding... keep the videos coming

[@mikebingham7189]

Well done! I like your “stuff”..... short, to the point and always informative. I have a lot of Midwest outdoor experience at age 69 but I always learn something from you.

[@Jaden48108]

Improvised tender using a plastic tent stake . . . I like it! Note to self: add tent stake tinder idea to tool box. As for Ranger pudding . . .

[@marknelson8435]

The Ranger pudding alone was worth the video. Cheers.

[@de14jabs]

My mind wasn’t in the gutter till you told me not to be....🤣🤟

[@richardlobb6027]

As always another very informative video,,,, keep'em coming , Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

[@kerryjackson5729]

I'm watching your old stuff, getting ready for a new video. Great videos always, thanks Andrew.

[@michaellaing6667]

Ranger pudding is a genius eye opener for me! I know I would love it!

[@dmitch1983]

Best cordage skills I've seen from someone who isn't a parachute rigger

[@Wdstroud]

Awesome vid. Once again, great info, instruction and encouragement. Thank you

[@Flashahol]

This one was a big eye opener! -Tent stake fire starter on a simulated rabbit target. Seen it on here first! Great one no one ever mentions; a lot of plastics burn just great when thin or hot enough. -Moss has Iodine like properties?? I gotta start learning more about moss!!

[@mtfreeman800]

Another great video buddy

[@D1ngledorf]

I remember (back in the 90's) when I was in the Army, somebody mentioned an "MRE Cook book" that had alternative meals that you can make using (the old dark brown) MREs. Some soldiers would make Cherry cheese cake (using cherry flavored beverage powder, cheese spread, sugar, creamer, and crackers) and others made brownies, etc. Does anybody have any knowledge of that old cook book or if there is a current one? It is possibly a Tactical Urban Legend.

[@barrycartner3855]

My friend was joint service AF/Army in Iraq. He told me about making brownies on the engine manifolds before it got cold at night. Belly timber before turning in.

[@jasonprairie9968]

Evo Its not a urban legend i had 10-12 handwritten recipes from the "MRE Cookbook". Ill see if i can find them.

[@parallaxical3067]

Can't wait to see these recipes!

[@rustybird8803]

There are also jailhouse recipes that are kinda similar...using what you have to make something better (hopefully)

[@daviddietrich9449]

Nice video. I have watched many videos from several channels on outdoor skills/survival stuff... I have to say that your channel is the best of them all. You present actual real-world applications that are practical and don't require anything elaborate to make them work. I really wish I had someone like you as one of the adult leaders in my troop when I was in Scouting. I think I would have learned a lot more outdoors skills and had a lot more fun on camping trips. Cheers!

[@jefferyneedham1581]

Semper Fidelis brother you bring back fond memories of useful information that'll help a person in a tough situation. Maybe a person will never need all of these tips and tricks nonetheless once in your memory bank it'll help get you along the path if you ever need it.. Shelter Water Fire Seem like such overlooked lukuries until you are lacking. Keep posting Keep smiling Keep doing what you love to do God bless anyone who's watching

[@tourcheverybridge]

like the way you sprayed the pegs to blend in with environment…then pegged out a nice shiny silver tarp …😂 Great video with some good advice.

[@patricki5859]

I immediately started chuckling when you added the peanut butter. Then you said, “Get your mind out of the gutter.” Busted.

[@MichaelR58]

Andrew , good video information and tips , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@greganderson8374]

I loved the Ranger Puddin', I hadn't heard of that before.

[@journeyman7189]

Awesome video. Slick dual idea with the moss as the colour/contrast for signalling and the bandage applied. Nate

[@jasonmashburn1280]

You read my mind looks like. I was just thinking about using a dry bag the other day. The tent stake idea was awesome, another great video.

[@gregdonner1378]

In my area there are white birch trees. Their bark burns like crazy.! I like to keep some of the 3M reflective tape wound around items and use for 'X's to make good day/night signal. Thanks for the new ideas!

[@judsonmcclung4817]

I really enjoy watching and learning. Thanks for your service.

[@kevinpalmer4595]

Ballbearings and bike tire inner tubes made great slingshots when I was a kid .

[@callanfay]

The corperal sent me here. He served me well, great content 👍🏻

[@claytonandrus399]

I really enjoyed this video- chocolate and peanut butter- what could be bad? Keep up the good work.

[@simonh6371]

I like your Ranger pudding, reminds me of us in the British Army with the old 1980s ration packs which were mostly tinned items (steak and kidney pudding and bacon grill were favourites, just pierce can and heat in a mess tin in water, use water afterwards for tea) but had sachets of rolled oats, freeze dried apple flakes, and a sweet hot chocolate drink...mix all 3 together and add hot water for a puddingy breakfast treat.

[@lloydh1100]

Excellent video! Based upon your smile, I bet Ranger pudding brings back many memories for you. I hear they really starve you in Ranger school. I guess you'd call that a "character building exercise!"

[@grumpyuncle.]

Clever ideas!

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Andrew, terrific content mate. I do carry a piece of bike tire inner tube and duct tape as backup to the ol' vas impregnated cotton wool and fatwood, though never thought of other plastics such as a tent peg for example. Nor did I think of what we call an "ocker strap" for a slingshot, (incidentally, I expect the off cuts could serve as tinder also). Dig the Ranger Pudding too, that's gotta be good for the taste buds and the calorie count. As a long term camper/bushcrafter/survivalist blah blah, I can appreciate how difficult it must be to come up with new or different subject matter, but you don't have any trouble mate, well done !!!. Cheers Duke.

[@georgehrenchir3408]

Hey Andrew, I just though of something. So with your quick deploy ridgeline, you use a single toggle on the end with the bowline to create an improvised marlin spike hitch around the tree. The only issue I've ever had with the quick deploy ridgeline setup was that it can't be taken DOWN quickly, so my thought is why can't you use a second toggle at the slip knot portion of the trucker's hitch? Then you don't have worry about untying it, you can just remover the toggle again. I've tested it and it works, still allowing for the use of the loop created by tying off the trucker's hitch as an anchor point. Just wanted to give it to you first, in case it never occurred to you. Keep up the excellent videos man, I haven't missed one since I subscribed to your channel.

[@502deth]

firstly as a small point, i will say that i do not agree that the qd ridgeline cannot be taken down as quickly as it is put up. it comes down just as quickly as it goes up in my opinion. that said, my issue with the speed of it is running that entire running end through the loop. it takes the most time in both deploying and retrieving the ridgeline if you have any considerable length of said ridgeline (i like to keep mine on the longer side, better than being too short) so, my solution was to keep one of those 3 hole tensioners (couldnt think of the brand name, just googled it, "loop alien") on the qd ridgeline, as it can be used with just a bite of rope and does not require running the entire running end through it. people have said it overcomplicates the system with too many parts, but if it gets separated from teh qd line and lost, you can always still tie the trucker hitch if need be.

[@kennykendall9916]

U don't know what I'm thinking , Brown 25 makes everything better . Just glad I didn't step in it . And thanks for more smarts , looking forward to the next adventure .

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Andrew. Thank you once again for another information filled video. I really liked the lifting tongs in the cup handle idea. Keep them coming. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

[@thais234]

You are very creative....😃👍

[@johncollins7903]

Excellent video, for additional multi use the MRE package can be used to collect water and the bungee makes great engine for snare traps

[@francisblair]

Absolutely love your pod cast ..you can also use acorns for ammo for sling shot

[@mazepa-slavaukrayini932]

A lot of the younger guys have been learning and adapting your skills here on the front lines in Ukraine!! If you ever want to learn about how we snipers knock off Russian swine, let us know.. Your videos are truly exceptional. God Bless the United States of America, all of it’s military personnel and veterans!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@garyjohnson4608]

Outstanding video, as always. Wow, that pudding looks really good !!!

[@Soulsaber_7]

great attitude, and very humble. Nice work.

[@corydrent8056]

Awesome videos. I have been watching/catching up over the last week or so after Corporal Kelly mentioned you. Great info!!

[@DysfunctionalVet_Gaming]

Another outstanding video, sir. I wanted to congratulate you on all of your accomplishments and thank you for the content that you make. Duty first!

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Great details on everything! Good to mix things up a bit. Eating good to fight another day! Have a great week, sir!

[@reddawnsurvival2752]

Love that “pudding“ recipe… will give it a try 👍

[@oneprinceofamber1]

Ranger pudding! One of my all time faves from FTXs

[@kevinedward1234]

Andrew, great video and info!!!!!!!!!!!That Ranger pudding sure does look good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jrowland42]

I'm glad corporal suggested you. Good channel bud. I look forward to more videos

[@herbsmith6871]

Outstanding as usual Andrew 🤠

[@mauricerichardson9817]

I agree more people should watch and like your videos. Love Ranger puddin

[@evilandy89]

Really enjoyed this one! Just have one suggestion, maybe zoom in on the camera when you’re tying knots?