SURVIVAL - THE TRUE SURVIVALKIT (what you REALLY need to stay alive)

[@Rhythmicons]

A bodybag makes a great permanent shelter!

[@trieucao2328]

This was great, I have been researching "off grid living south africa" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Tiyariaa Imposing Takeover - (do a google search )? It is an awesome one of a kind product for discovering how to survive in a disaster with your own hidden survival garden minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my co-worker got cool success with it.

[@user-angelicaddlos]

Lovely Video clip! Excuse me for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Saankramer Land Protection System (search on google)? It is a great one of a kind guide for Learning how to survive following a crisis without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my good mate called Gray at very last got great results with it.

[@leftertiberiuvlad]

Excellent video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Lammywalness Your Dream Guide (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for discovering how to get a a FREE Edt multitool survival tool without the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my m8 got amazing success with it.

[@ileardgz7691]

Excellent Video! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you researched - Saffebbi Subconscious Smasher (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for discovering how to protect your family during a crisis minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it.

[@marvinalmocera4550]

For the poor country..we call it camping hehehe.

[@jennifereastep8017]

Finally! A survivalist who actually gets it!! Survivalmike actually gets it! No sales pitch, no brand recognition, just sage advice on the 4 basic principles of survival. I think this is the first time I have ever watched a video like this where the narrator wasn't trying to sell me on his favorite BOB/shelter/knife/gun/container combo. Nice work!!

[@LEO1WOLF]

Jennifer Eastep - - I know that's right! 😎

[@sunshine7453]

I like it. You are a true survivor Jennifer.

[@sunshine7453]

@cindybin2001 Agree. He does not belong to our level of dignity and he knows that.

[@gerardjones7881]

@cindybin2001 fuck you.

[@Relatablename]

@cindybin2001 Cindy, I personally understand where you're coming from but there's no use in trying to control people. We have a right to say what we want to say, and attempting to change that really only serves to get you alone riled up or stressed out. Simply letting things go and refraining from unprovoked personal attacks does everyone a world of service. Until then, I wish you the best.

[@vyrthian_9697]

Knowledge is the key to survival

[@Ve-suvius]

And creativity... Some things you might not know. But with smart thinking you can make do.

[@Manic.miner2077]

Apparently, in 2020 toilet roll is the highest priority in people’s survival kits........seriously though good video man.

[@berdfragz8354]

Lol

[@gsusmakama]

I'm not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out 72 hour emergency survival kits try Franaar Spies Control Formula (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.

[@oscartabares53]

hi everyone ,if anyone else needs to find out about shelter survival story try Franaar Escape Death Formula ( search on google )? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my work buddy got cool success with it.

[@catherinerivera6646]

This was great, thanks, I have been researching "bug out bag for sale australia" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (do a google search ) ? It is a great exclusive guide for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my work buddy got great success with it.

[@marceloalfonso7130]

Kudos for the Video clip! Apologies for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - Saffebbi Subconscious Smasher (just google it)? It is a great one off product for discovering how to protect your family during a crisis without the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my friend Sam at very last got cool results with it.

[@mattbigmonster]

Every time I get too tangled in to survival and bushcraft kits and gadgets I watch this to go back to basics.

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

You just stepped all on my toes and that junk hurt. Talking like that, you gotta be a pastor/preacher.

[@taelisynstormcrow5651]

This is hands down, the simplest, most realistic, most useful information I have ever discovered on the internet.

[@kingkobra60]

We will never run out of water here in England, it rains every fucking day ahahaha

[@thesuffolkjay5332]

here here

[@mortaltechproductions792]

It's worse in Scotland tbh

[@erwanmarie8756]

+MortalTechProductions You mean better^^ Rain is gold falling from the sky XD

[@willdarling1]

+block wolf But remember only a few years ago, floods (irony!) took out a water treatment facility and a whole county had no mains water for weeks.

[@markstanton63]

+MortalTechProductions Everything is worse in Scotland 😤

[@IamNemoN01]

One of the best and most realistic survival videos I've seen. I've been studying survival tactics for my whole life. But I've also been homeless a few times. The first time, I was homeless for over a year in Vermont; the second time was three months in a suburban survival situation; and the third time . . . I'll have to get back with you on the duration of that adventure another day. Only the second time was it my choice. The first and present were/are conditions beyond my control. You never know when and how life is going to suddenly change. And in my situation, I'm fresh out of family to fall back on. (Relatives and family are not the same thing. One loves you.) Suffice it to say, my survival bag is based on real life; not just scenarios, survival books and KZbin videos. I've streamlined my bag, and I don't have anything that doesn't have a real [daily] purpose. Things that hardly ever get used are worthless weight; except for a med kit, which you don't want to have to use. The heaviest things in my bag are actually books, because knowledge is the most important thing you can carry; and I can't trust mushrooms and herbs to memory. I've eaten grubs, boiled bark and rocks, and foraged for mushrooms and herbs. I have the means to fish, spear frogs, hunt, and trap. Believe me, most of your time is spent keeping a sharp eye out for food - and it almost never comes to you, which means that you're always on the move. This may sound kinda lame, but . . . I'm a real life survivor, and I approve this video.

[@m.e.y.5790]

im just curious but how/why the hell did you eat a rock, did it do any good or was it just becasue you were desperate for food or something? im just curious you know

[@IamNemoN01]

You can get nutrients from almost anything natural, so long as it's not poisonous. You can't actually eat a rock, lol. But you can drink the liquid (soup/stew).

[@m.e.y.5790]

IamNemoN01 you mean like put the rocks in a stew? Well that makes more sense then just plain eating them lol

[@Strange-Viking]

Actually eating rocks is very good. Small grit aids huge in digesting food.

[@pappy451]

ULTRA NOOB ... only if you have a gizzard , otherwise , your stomach needs no " grit " to digest your food . who told you that bullshit ? don't listen to that person

[@foodlion7534]

“Helps with the charcoals when you have poisoned yourself” favorite line

[@reychristianacosta7298]

I dont get it sir

[@Alias_Anybody]

Coal has a huge surface and the potential to absorb toxins in your digestive system. The only practical way to swallow that amount of coal if you managed to poison yourself is to smash it into powder and drink it with water. Got it?

[@goddessjo4888]

@@Alias_Anybody thank you :)

[@SteveAubrey1762]

Following a recent house fire I find myself "homeless." Like most people into bushcraft, I had mountains of gear. Its all gone. The stuff I miss most are the family portraits, baby videos, ECT. Anyway, I managed to save a few things: an old canvas duffle bag, my "A" frame tent from my Civil War reenactor days, a small back pack, 2 Victronox "Spartan" Swiss Army Knives, an Opinel #8 carbon steel folder, a Silva compass, 2 Wolf Creek Forge fire steels and a handful of flints, a ferrocium rod, a small magnifying glass, a MSR stowaway stainless steel pot w/ lid, a Silverfire Survivor rocket stove, a Kelly Kettle, a couple wool blankets , and my Tilley hat. Everything else was destroyed. I had a US Army arctic canteen and cup until a thief stole it. The small knives are ok for small chores...although I have found the stainless steel SAK's difficult to sharpen under field conditions using improvised sharpening stones. Carbon blades are very easy to maintain using stones and crockery I have scavenged. I went to an army / navy store to buy a Kabar, but $80.00 was too expensive. I bought a 1984 British MOD ( Ministry Of Defense) 3 survival knife. Using a file, then a rough stone I found, then progressively smoother stones until finishing with a piece of broken terra cotta , I got a very workable edge. I love this knife! Bushcraft was always a hobby. Now it is life. In 7 weeks Things will probably normalize once the property is sold and I love home to Texas. Till then I'm using this as an opportunity to put these skills to EVERY day use. I don't think Ill ever treat bushcraft as a hobby ever again as long as I live.

[@theplayer2286]

Thanks Jack. Sorry about your problems but your story is really interesting. What it tells us, is what really works at a push. Delighted to read that the MOD Survival knife came to the rescue. I have one myself and it is a great bit of kit. Keep on keeping' on.

[@vincedunn9983]

Glad you are OK. Sucks loosing most of your life to a house fire. But it is a real eye opener about survivalism/bushcrafting. Using what you have beats wishing you had any one thing! Best of luck to your adventures!

[@20dollarbanditgear]

"The more you know the less you need" Mors Kochanski

[@Sabamonster]

"Carry" xD

[@dibblydooda7604]

THEN I NEED A LOT OF SHIT ...

[@davidsomerset8411]

TRUE!! But the less you have the harder you have to work.

[@davidsomerset8411]

@Hugh Jarce yes I totally agree

[@sunshine7453]

I like this philosophy.

[@fnafandtrains8738]

"Shitty button compass" That's absolutely true, people buy them things and think they got their "navigation system" covered 😂 I also love seeing people's "minimal day pack" and the bag is like 30 pounds of stuff, the Seminole Indians would go out for 3 days with just a knife, fire kit and a bag of some edibles. My minimal kit for 2-3 days would look something like this... 1)knife (no less than 4 inches) 2)fire kit (lighter, fire steel, matches) 3)water bottle with a filter 4)small amount of cordage 5)cheap 8x10 painters tarp 6)bag of some type of fruit and nut or lentil. 7)and a small, bright, quality flashlight

[@matthewmcb1089]

Hey I am wondering could you recommend me a good knife to start off with, hopefully not too expensive

[@gb4643]

@@matthewmcb1089 mora companion will do the job, its unexpensinve yet durable

[@fmkfmk3835]

@@matthewmcb1089 Ontario SP10...the best..and it's a beast..$59.00...

[@pappy451]

the 8x10 painters tarp WILL NOT protect you from the elements . water will go right through it . better to have an 8x10 sil-nylon tarp

[@jancheema6776]

Thanks ... good content. Nj-usa

[@Bethesolution]

Spectacular. It is always about the basics. One thing that has always bothered me, though. A pretty large percentage of humans have significant vision problems. It’s always seemed to me that vision hindrance in survival is a death sentence. So my kit includes 2 extra pair of glasses with straps.

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

My dad use to say, when all else fails, go back to basics.

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

I’m diabetic, so my sight isn’t what I’d like it to be but I’ve definitely got ✌🏽pair of glasses in hard case. Good wisdom

[@KatherineUribe-1]

This guy makes me laugh! His delivery is priceless, but the info is sound.

[@terrybutler-fl4dx]

He says, your clothes is your first line of defense and think of the weather going “ verse. “ 😂😂😂 wisdom though

[@algoneby]

I may have commented on this video before, but this is hands down, the absolute best kit video out there. Best of the Best. Thanks.

[@OldManGlitch]

Mike, this video remains one of my very favorite "Realistic" Videos about survival. Thank you for producing it.

[@MCQBushcraft]

Awesome Mike, very informative yet artfully done. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

[@survivalmike]

Thank you very much. Glad you like it. cheers mate

[@mrB00B13S]

survivalmike what backpack are you using in the video?

[@Jerry-uc1pn]

+Steven Barnes Mike and Mike

[@mariabagra7405]

This was great, I've been looking for "new job survival kit list" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Landonfen Disaster Genie - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.

[@nouhaabayed2614]

Winner of a video, been searching for "indie band survival guide" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Runayslarn Survival Manifestation - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my partner got excellent success with it.

[@wesleyrobinson8817]

I'm only 20 seconds into the video and I'm already loving this dude! He has already said everything I've been saying about these wanna-be preppers

[@1stcSOLDIER]

I try to avoid videos made by users called prepper this or prepper that. They are generally as you say posers.

[@johnsepulveda443]

until I see this guy without a axe or anything else to help him cut the wood or make his fire and do it where he has to stay out there if he fucks it up he stays out there he is just another want to be prepper to me get on naked and afraid and lets see you put these so called skills to the test

[@RickHawkDavison]

Knowledge without practice is worthless, knowledge without spirit is worthless, you need a healthy balance of knowledge, skill, spirit, gear.

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

yup

[@jozefhorvat3625]

Absolutely true mate. Like to your comment

[@lenim9303]

Amen

[@User-1147]

This is why technology is good, this is free information that they not educate you in school. This is real education.

[@05Rudey]

For a survival course at cadets, I built a wood lean-to shelter with a wire saw (which cut all the wood I needed without breaking), I had lots of 5-50 paracord, about 600ft of the stuff, when you split that down to it's 7 strands, that is a lot of shelter building cordage. Once my shelter was made, and water proofed with pine spruce and leaves I used 1 (of my 2) silver blankets as the inside of the roof with duct tape, which made it wind and rain proof as well as keeping the heat in, i folded the other silver blanket in half, filled with leaves, sealed with duct tape for my top blanket, for bedding, lots pine spruce's, about 2ft high with 2 bin liners, filled with leaves on top of that, when the fire was built, it was toasty warm, I had a Gore-Tex Bivi bag, for which I didn't use, because the system was warm enough, the Bivi at least, made a great pillow. For water storage, I had two food bags inside a spare pair of socks, with a water purifier tablet each, for fire making, we had a fire steel, tinder was the outer sleeve of the 5-50 paracord with birch-wood shavings, combined with a cotton wool bud, it was alight after 2 strikes. I had a full-tang 5" paracord knife to baton fire wood and make feather sticks. I had a metal bottle and a Stainless-Steel mess tin (our luxury items), but we were instructed how to boil water or cook food with a sheet of Tin-Foil and 4 metal tent pegs (to make a grill for food or for support stands for the tin foil if it was the only way to boil water. I even had enough paracord to make myself a crude Chair hammock, which it totally orgasmic when you have only sat on the floor for a few days, combined with the bivi as padding, nice and comfy. So IMHO, my survival kit will be. A Stainless Steel Mess Tin (as the case for most of these items). At least 300ft of 5-50 paracord (make a belt out of it, or a sash, woven water bottle sling). about 50ft with the survival kit. Duct tape (take it out of the role for a compact sized package). Wire Saw. Full-Tang blade (baton wood, strike your fire steel) Fire-Steel attached to a bit of fat-wood to use as emergency kindling.Compass (Silva are my personal favourite), But you can use your analogue watch to find northFood Bags (at least 2).Bin liners (at least 2 thick ones).Silver Blanket (Again, at least 2, 3 is better).Tin foil (I took 4ft of the stuff, Folds into nothing).500 ml Metal bottle (£1 from poundland these days).Bivi bag, a bulky item, (especially my old Gore-Tex one) for which I didn't use but makes a great back up, you an even use a large wheely binbag with a silver blanket (made into a sleeping bag) insulated with leaves.A modest first Aid Kit with extra aspirin, plasters, alcohol wipes, water purification tablets, Salt and sugar sachets (Homemade Electrolyte Replacement Fluids), cotton balls, another food bag, a small sheet of tin foil, ear plugs, matches, small fold away knife, small torch. You know what to include.Apart from the paracord, bivi and metal bottle, all of which will fit inside the mess tin. A Bumbag on your person at all times.

[@audrajeanrussell8066]

This is, hands-down, the BEST comment I've read in all my researching over these last few months! Literally just wrote down your provided list (& suggestions) & FINALLY feel confident I've got a solid game-plan that's been field-tested in the real world. I cannot tell you what a piece of mind this is - what with the whole world going to hell in a handbasket & unprecedented world-wide food shortages being predicted for 2023, etc... I also plan on learning how to shoot so I can add a handgun, hunting rifle & well-built survival hunting slingshot to this list, as well as a survival garden seed bank & LifeStraws (or maybe the Sawyer brand). Lastly....what in the world is a 'bumbag'??? 😂 (And why keep it on your person at all times?)

[@gouger33]

Tarps are important, especially the Orange and Red ones which do not blend with the forests and such, and are good for being spotted by planes or helicopters. Always carry a bright colored tarp.

[@brick654]

Unless you don't want to be seen.

[@eqlzr2]

I'm not really sure why there are so many thumbs downs on this vid. I've watched it a couple times now, and I have to say, it does a very good job of clarifying the most crucial elements of surviving in the wilderness. Thanks! [Update 7-19: Watching this video again I'm reminded of northwoods canoeist/hiker Cal Rutstrum who insisted most survival kits were unnecessarily complicated and heavy. He insisted that anything that didn't get your ass out of the emergency situation and back in your comfortable living room ASAP wasn't worth carrying. Basically, he carried a compass or two, maps, a sturdy cutting tool, water and some fire-starting material. Nowadays, he might also include a Personal Locator Beacon or similar.]

[@canadianobserver7467]

I just found this video. Thank you for reinforcing what I have been telling people for years. You can have the best gear money can buy but if you don't know how to use it it's only dead weight. People need to learn and practice what they have learned. Great job with your explanation

[@tehtapemonkey]

"Survival isn't pretty at all." Very nice reminder

[@ianwhiteley5102]

As all ways it is what you make of it . To know whats needed and how to use it. Life can be nice out there if you just have the know how

[@ianwhiteley5102]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 then colect bullrush roots at night cook eat them tell no body there ok beter than bugs by far ok

[@hillbillyridgerunner5581]

The best survival item is what's between your ears if you don't have good sense it doesn't matter how many survival items you have, you can't fix stupidity.

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

But you can educate it.

[@bobbymcpherson6160]

amen to that, from the long branch mafia

[@P_RO_]

But there's a lot of people today who think that buying enough stuff will compensate for the stupidity which they deny having. You can educate ignorance away if someone wants to learn, but stupidity is curable only by death.

[@grouseridgephotography9215]

The 5 C’s are a great packing list. Cordage Cutting tool Combustion Cover Container

[@patriciahibbert6139]

add the six "c" cards lol

[@Hans_Weber]

what about Condom

[@Doctor_Money]

Civilization

[@dezah8360]

Clothes

[@magoolew5131]

@@patriciahibbert6139 A good carbon steel knife too. I don't trust my life to nothing but less than less.

[@717UT]

Hands down one of the best videos on the topic I've ever seen

[@arkansasexplorer1624]

This guy is the MOST realistic man I've found on survival... He speaks the truth, and knows what the reality of a survival situation actually is... My hat's off to you mike... great video

[@tjsogmc]

That is one thing I learned in 22 of being in the Army: you don't need as much as you think you do. A good knife is essential, a large plastic bag (or two) or a tarp of some type, a cup or bowl, string or light rope (I like crab line personaly) and I would add salt and pepper. With those basic items you can live quite comfortably for quite some time. I added the salt and pepper because, yes, you might have to eat worms or something. The primary key to survival is simply not wanting to die. Get that in your mind first and the rest you can easily figure out.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

There is something magical about a person with a accent talking real shit and using profanity.

[@ianwhiteley5102]

A woods man from sherwood forest england . My tip scout for the parts you will need watch be still listen to what is happening s round you do not crash through the forest silent is needed

[@texx1985]

Isn't sherwood Forrest just a car a park and an old tree?

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

Folding Saws are also important, and cheap.

[@draconiansurvivalist6130]

This is probably the best survival/EDC/Get home bag video that I have seen on youtube, small, lightweight, easy to carry and run with if necessary and only useful stuff that could be used

[@Red_Shewhart]

This man speaks the language of facts. Survival gear industry is a business. It's goal is not to save lives, but only to make money, and it follows the regular marketing guidelines to fool people. A good knife will never be called a "survival knife" by the manufacturer. No good brand would be purposefully narrowing it's audience while their products have much wider use. The only exception may be the very few survival gear brands powered by ideas, not profit, such as "Pathfinder" by Dave Canterbury. Don't look for "survival" gear - learn what you need in your emergency kit from videos like this, then look for the best manufacturers of every piece of gear separately.

[@marytica123]

JUST FOUND YOUR VIDEO - GREAT JOB & SUBSCRIBED ! Glad to see you emphasized how your survival kit is literally a matter of "life or death". I fear many so-called "preppers" treat it like a weekend camping adventure, or something "cool" to show their friends !

[@vandal1905]

The price of one firesteel can also purchase you several Bic lighters, which are a lot less fuss and not about to fail over a 3 day SHTF scenario.

[@beanzbeanz]

I remember screwing around with one of those firesteels in damp conditions. Forget it. Bunch of Bic lighters all the way. I also carry matches and a Zippo.

[@quantanglement]

You can actually carry both - bic and steel - it's legal, I checked.

[@beanzbeanz]

quantanglement Ok, but it's dead weight. Ever tried starting a fire in Washington state in the damp forest in February with a fire steel thing?

[@quantanglement]

That's why you can find the word both in my comment.Also, as far as literal weight - a steel is not much. So why not have it? AND a bic. Wet - bic, dry - steel. Some pet. jelly and cotton balls wouldn't hurt with either.

[@quantanglement]

hopefully it's ok to put this link here - this man does a nice job in the rain using a ferro and some technique. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGSupJWJa5Wje8U

[@davidmorrison6787]

While reading the comments I came across this person named cindybinn2001 or something who focused on the language rather than the content .. A REAL survival situation isn't gonna be nice pretty and clean its gonna be HARDCORE and yep even she will change how she speaks if she finds her self trying to stay alive .... Thank you for keeping this REAL

[@mamabear619isalpha8]

Only the smart and determined will survive! I'm glad to find this video! When WWIII starts and I gotta boogy this is how I plan to do it! Most preppers think their gonna be able to stay where they have prepped, and some might but I'm not planning on going to any FEMA camp or "relocation help" camps! Every time I see that I think about the Holocaust!! We know how that went!!! Gonna be the same thing! I'm going to survive by my skills, knowledge, the Lord's direction and most likely on my own most likely!!

[@katzperson2089]

I'm a great grandmother and my bug out bags weigh probably 200 pounds. I bought a little wagon to haul the bags on. Now I have to figure out how to pile my 7 kitties on my bug out bags. I figure I can do a mile or possibly 2 if the kitties don't jump off.

[@TARZANofLosAngeles]

I’m a Real Survivalist that has lived months of my Naked in the wilderness on Naked and Afraid and I loved your video. You laid it out damn good. The only thing I would recommend is that the fire starter have magnesium so tinder is essentially built in and the knife be heavy enough to chop and not just carve. You Rock!

[@patriciahibbert6139]

So TRUE. You got think of them things that are NEEDED not WANTED.EG cell phones,boom boxes,T.V., that will hand to a body bag. Good one.

[@snaponjohn100]

Man. I guess I'm getting old. I forgot that I watched this before! lol I loved it twice! Be blessed again. John

[@aim4survival966]

Love the basic mentality man, I am I the US and am flooded with information via tv, Inet, social dialogue, and more, more over I have learned a long time ago this romantized works only for entertainment, this video recsptures the primary functions of a life substainabilty kit at its core... great video bud....Aim4 Survival - Out

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

There are two types of survival kits. One kit is much like the kit described in this video. The second kit is what is carried in your pockets. This second type of kit is the one most likely to have with you in everyday emergencies. Some items in this pocket kit:- Swiss Army knife (or any knife that you are comfortable with) Flashlight Jet flame lighter, wind/water proof matches, mini ferro rod ( 3 ways to make fire) Plastic sheet (the type that dry cleaning comes in can be folded into a VERY small package) In cold weather, two or three chemical handwarmers (optional but nice to have) Mini compass Lip balm...for lips, sunscreen, & can be used as a firestarter Credit card and a folded $50 bill Photo I.D. Charged cell phone with emergency numbers listed in memory Two water purification tablets ( in wallet) Proper clothing for the current weather (including jacket & hat) Add what you need eg. medications, candy, but keep it simple and pocketable!

[@baumarkttourist8539]

Right, If iam not planning on getting lost from a tour group, I don't have a whole backpack full of stuff with me :D

[@therealborischang]

"...Otherwise, a bodybag is the last piece of survival gear you'll need" Spoken with an Arnold Schwarzenegger-ish accent... Priceless!

[@angelopompeo2100]

Finally, a breath of fresh air. Very informative. Subbed and liked mate. Be well and stay safe.

[@michaelscoofield]

The best video about survival techniques I even seen!!! Great job mate. Good luck...

[@eipi5173]

i would add the pocket edition of SAS and a book of edible plants in your area.

[@jamesaritchie1]

If you don't already know everything in both books, you'd better stay home.

[@101boertjie]

I hear your point, but i think it is almost impossible to memorize that entire book. I have it in my buggeroff-bag in 3 layers of ziploc bags to keep it safe, and read it numerous times, and i am far from knowing all it has to teach. And as Ei Pi said, a book about local edible plans is a definite plus, as a lot of the plants in the SAS guide is not native to South Africa.

[@BanZandar]

I live in the States and can tell you that if you don't have a guide to wild edible plants in the North American Continent, then you're gonna be in trouble as there are a lot of plants that can kill you, that look much like the edible ones without some way of telling the difference between the 2.

[@florincrisu4158]

+BanZandar Europe is so much populated that is very hard to get lost, I want to get lost but you can't find a place where the man is not present...

[@BanZandar]

Try the Black Forest. Many people still avoid that area like the plague.. There are many places in Europe that are devoid of human life for a really good reason. Do some reasearch and you'll be amazed. But I will tell you this. As a practitioner of of mysticism and spirituality, there are good reasons why some of these places a devoid of human life. Remember to be careful when trying to a find a place like this.

[@Chiefs500]

I usually carry two canteens - a vintage stainless USGI canteen, with cup and nesting stove and a Nalgene version of the same canteen. I have a detachable chain on the cap of the USGI canteen so I can heat water in it as well. When I joined the Army the stainless canteen was still the issue version. Shortly thereafter, it was replaced with the "plastic" one.

[@georgez6574]

Congratulations my friend ,the most realistic survival video i've seen.great job !!!

[@jelkel25]

If I could add one thing to that (and I'm not trying to be funny) is pills to stop the runs, British soldiers were having to cut themselves out of their underwear during the Falklands war even though they were using water purification pills. It will get you some time when you are outdoors for long enough, that one wrong shellfish, that water source that was just a little too much for your water purification pills or even changing from your usual urban chlorinated to Rocky Mountain pure mountain run off can give you the runs. It can mean the difference between life and death or just ruining a good weekend. Not going to break the bank either.

[@ItsDeddyDoc]

Totally agree

[@jelkel25]

First Last Charcoal has it's uses and if you want to rely on that then good luck to you, I'll take the Imodium in that particular situation.

[@RobinBerglundmusic]

so boiling the water isnt enough u say?

[@vinrohm5627]

That's what the charcoal Is for.

[@JohnDoe-ee6qs]

jelkel25 mate if you've got the runs, and its food poisoning you don't want to be taking pills to keep it in, you want to stop eating and drink lots to get it out of your system as soon as possible, soldier's in the Falklands war mostly got the runs because they weren't using a millbanks bag to get most of the sediments out before boiling or treating, another reason they cut their shreddies off was crotch rot to get some ventilation down there, millbanks bag, dioralyte are must haves, and like you say Imodium because sometimes you just can't afford to let it run its course, but I find even if the Imodium has done it's job and stopped it, but it was food poisoning you'll get the runs again as soon as the pills run out.

[@tacticalbigfoot]

Ferricome rod is good to have, but we don't live in stone ages, throw a couple of Bic Lighters in your pack..

[@adnaanfakir5500]

Tactical CanyonSlayer that’s what I think every time I see one of these. Carry a few Bic lighters!

[@tomortale2333]

make it 3 bic's an waterproof matches..

[@kevin7280]

The question is, how many fires can you start with a Bic? How many days are you going to be in the wilderness? ...how easy can a Bic/ ferro rod break? Yes, I would pack a couple Bics, they are lightweight, AND a ferro rod.

[@simonsignolet5632]

Make it 5 Bic lighters and a Jerrycan of petrol. Plus the ferro rod...

[@drillsgtlangdon]

Great vid sir. The only criticism that I have is to Always have more than one way to make fire. From best to least, I carry 1) A Lighter, 2) Rainproof wooden matches, and 3) a ferro rod (and of course my knife)... Above all, My knife is my primary carry always!. With a knife, you can pretty much take care of all that you need even when you are without and your blade is all you have, you will live, the rest just makes it easier). As a minimalist myself, I choose all of my gear this way. ie, multi-use items will save your ass. Again, great vid... thanks for sharing.

[@1stcSOLDIER]

Axe and/or knife. Wheras an axe is better for splitting wood and building shelters.

[@williamofy6376]

Retired Army combat vet of 32 years, Good video, I will say, pretty comprehensive. I read a few comments, and so I will add this and not repeat what other have already said. Everything I need for basic survival I keep in my car, boat and home fits in a small, 10lb waterproof bag. Don't complicate it more or you'll won't be able to carry it all. Learn to filter your water, just boiling it doesn't mean it's potable. the charcoal he was talking about, learn the medicinal uses of it, man that stuff can save your ass(literally). Activated charcoal can do so much and has so many other health benefits. Survival, is as mental and physical as you can ever expect. People die when they don't have the mental or physical stamina. You can have every tool out there and still not have the mental or physical ability, you're likely die. So, take the dogs on a walk, hit a gym, walk or run two miles a day. Cardio is better than strength any day. Most of your SF guys are twigs that can run for days. Sorry no neck marines, but being big doesn't mean you're healthy enough to survive. Still love you guys tho LOL I will state the obvious, but bugs, they suck and it can be demoralizing, and present health issues. So, learn how to kills or keep them away. Mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, flies, spiders, scorpions are all major health hazards. learning simple things will make you slightly more comfortable. Also, PRACTICE these skills, because if you wait till you find yourself in these situation(s), you're pretty much done. Practice in your backyard or camping. Try for a day to eat just off the land or trap something. It's hard as hell. I learned how to track because i would try it for days and realized my skills were weak AF. Teach your kids, your wife or anyone who is willing to listen. you increase your chances the more you know and the more others know. ALL of these skills are perishable, so practice, practice, practice. To those who say bring a bic lighter, yea great, do that too, but when it runs out of fuel, then what? A fire starter last soo much longer. Also, how many time have you tried a bic lighter and it didn't work?? I'm all about the flint n magnesium starters. keep two of them. they are in my car and my boat GO kits too. I would add maybe a collapsible shovel and a axe/hatchet, life straw for temporary EMERGENCY water needs. I like to travel light and fast. Again, good vid. Thx.

[@phillipadams6735]

Thank you for stressing the point. Preparing YOURSELF is the best prepping you can do. Anything else can fail you.

[@themiwoodsman7222]

right off the bat your opening statement is so true ! nice kit Mike , great video enjoyed ! atb john

[@Zedoutdoors]

A great video with some important advise, nothing beats having good quality kit and getting experience under your belt ...you rock Mike! ~Peace~

[@survivalmike]

My good friend Zed, thank you very much for stopping by and taking the time. Glad you like the vid and you´re true - experience is very important and for all like us - GEAR is just awesome :-) cheers mate

[@BJMSpeedy]

Zed Outdoors m

[@ltramel275]

Good video.... Thanks for posting. Too many people are risking their lives on untested survival kit items.

[@survivalmike]

true - glad you like it. cheers

[@JMoad]

You are so right. There is no glamor in survival. You tell it like it is. Most are caught off guard and have no idea how to survive. This is among the BEST survival videos l have ever seen !

[@yotagerlie]

catching up on older videos cuz me misses youuuu

[@wolf1066]

Awesome vid Mike. All the information excellently and entertainingly conveyed.

[@survivalmike]

THANK you Sir! glad you liked it.

[@wolf1066]

survivalmike You're welcome, but don't call me "sir", I *work* for a living :P

[@survivalmike]

Wolf NZ Outdoors haha LMAO. That one was awesome! Got it buddy. Same here - working for living and having fun in the woods. what a life. ATB from Austria cheers mate

[@wolf1066]

Heh. Glad you appreciated it. A great life - we've both got jobs and access to the woods... pity the poor buggers who have neither. ATB from New Zealand and thanks for showing us all those lovely scenes of Austrian and European wilderness.

[@wolf1066]

JimmyXP Too easy! It's always "e) the knowledge of where to find a gun, clean drinking water and a supply of gummy bears."

[@lightconfusesdarkness2569]

Thank you Mike this is the kind of info I was after, God bless! Subbed

[@mattbigmonster]

Still the best video on survival gear on YT.

[@peterfair2836]

This is the best, most to the point survival/survival kit video on youtube. The items you mention will all fit in a very small pouch or pack. It has to be something you will have on your person, not left in your pack or at your campsite. My friend and other SAR personnel spent 2 days looking for a hiker who was a few days overdue in his arrival at Mt Katahdin (the northern terminus of the AT). The hiker had put his backpack down and wandered around near what was to be his last night campsite before reaching Mt Katahdin. He attempted to find his equipment and campsite but was unable to do so. His compass, maps, knife, fire starting items were in his backpack. He spent 2 very cold nights without his sleeping bag and the other items I mentioned. My point is, you have to have this stuff on your person, not in your backpack. His backpack was never found. Thats a tough way to learn a lesson.

[@Lukiel666]

I would add salt. Salt depletion can kill you in a week and it's very hard to find salt in nature in most places away from the ocean/sea. I would add a spool of fishing line and a package of hooks for easy food. Fishing line doubles as string.

[@erkeda12]

a couple of rat traps for catching rodents. Good eating. light weight. small amount of peanut butter for bait. Works every time.

[@thewoodsmanphotographer7997]

fishing isn't easy food

[@judycharvey5790]

Salt and sugar

[@judycharvey5790]

I get low blood sugar though lol

[@sunshine7453]

Agree. rodents are everywhere and they are good source of energy.

[@fortbuilder100]

Good video young fella. I too teach wilderness survival. However, I call it "indigenous survival" (using only what can be found in your immediate surroundings). Knowledge is indeed paramount. Although, there is one greater key to survival and that is the "will to survive". Simply, the determination to survive. With the will comes "improvisation, adaptation and overcoming" any obstacle. Any and all gear can be, improvised or adapted. Therefore, if one has "the will to survive" a means to do so can be found. Knowledge and/or gear only facilitates your chances of survival.

[@gatitosworld6038]

Do you have a KZbin channel?

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Great info. But 1 problem. 90% of the people live in the city an will never make it to an empty forest. Best learn urban survival techniques.

[@Modulus0]

That is the best fire steel I have ever seen! Turns fatwood on a leaf into a roaring campfire! WOW!

[@dominicoconner1973]

One thing I would like to mention is if you are taking large garbage bags with you try and take the one that are orange in color they are easier to spot for anyone looking for you. When we go camping my daughter has one with her all the time & I have told he if she ever gets lost to put the orange garbage bag on and just sit and wait for some one to come and find her that way she won't be wondering around getting farther away and more lost. Just to add we previously cut holes for her head & arms in the bag.

[@marycahill546]

Map and good compass -- you don't want to be stuck out there forever, especially if no one knows where you are so you can't count on help coming.

[@jlg8689]

Mary Cahill just follow the north star at night and the sun in the day and eventually you will make yourself to heaven lol

[@DanGuinnFSS]

I know this is an old comment, but having been in a survival situation you have to realize that if you hike off your map, it becomes useless (we did). A compass is helpful, but only if you know your bearing (we didn't). You may be in a situation like I was where you did not know which direction was the best way out (we were lost). What saved us? Having only day pack provisions we made it with a water filter, fire starters, shelter building skills, small rations and persistence in the face of fatigue and hunger... and earnest prayer.

[@snaponjohn100]

I agree with Lilly. This is one of your best videos!...very engaging. God bless. John

[@survivalmike]

thx mate

[@unclejack123]

Serious advice on a "Don't take Lightly" topic ............... JRW

[@Vencarter]

At first I thought "lol, okay here we go" But by the time the video came to an end I was slow clapping in my mind. Pretty straightforward, good video.

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Best video so far on KZbin. Great kit and you can carry more. Food fishing kit. Snare wire and med kit. Good job from Glenn Catt. Oh ya and you need a folding Saw.

[@kellygreen5086]

That stuff and a first aid kit.

[@BushCampingTools]

Great video mate! Yeah in Australia hiking in the summer I always carry a large plastic sheet for all the reasons you say but especially catching water dripping off cliff faces, what seems like a few little drips soon amounts to litres to drink yourself sick almost in almost no time LOL.

[@bushcraftrebelknifes8970]

well survivalmike meet bushcraft rebel love the video great imfo and vary well done

[@carlbernsen1290]

Anyone who goes out into really remote places or ‘the wild’ without taking modern lightweight camping gear and a radio distress beacon has already failed to plan and prepare. Try making a shelter one handed, to simulate a common injury, try gathering firewood in the dark, then keep that fire going while you sleep out on a cold rainy night under your trash bag. After wasting lots of energy and getting little sleep you’ll be cold and tired and fogged and more likely to make more mistakes. ‘Survival’ starts with having equipment that keeps you warm and dry and fed in a real emergency, the knife and fire fantasy is unnecessarily risky.

[@aderon9368]

hardcore mdfka from Austria with Love ! but truely it won't help if you are unable to leave your city. Faith is what we all need.

[@truthseekingmissile9489]

Yes be avare👍 😅 an keep up the good vork 😅😅

[@truthseekingmissile9489]

Now make a video about valks vagons 😅😅😅😅

[@carlbernsen1290]

Thanks for the entertaining video, Mike. I think you missed out the three most important items, though. Real life 'survival' situations usually happen because someone is either badly lost, badly hurt or ill, or both. A good map and compass and the skill to use them, or a GPS prevents the first, and a really serious first aid wound kit might temporarily deal with the second, but if things are really 'life and death' you need a rescue so a GPS emergency transmitter may be your only hope. The survival kit fantasy most people have is that lighting a fire, making a shelter and eating some worms will somehow save them in a real life threatening situation. It won't.

[@biipboop9003]

Thank you so much for making this video i bought everything that i need to survive allready for sure that nothing can get me down and it cost around 20-40$ i am from finland so sorry my bad english

[@whiteeyedshadow8423]

@GreenIdLady 1 yea...just some misspellings and some missing "s"es, and a few grammatical errors...not that i mind.

[@alvogel3448]

Fire steel should be considered a backup. Butane, disposable cigarette lighters are light, carry hundreds of lights and are inexpensive. Flame produces a fire faster than spark.But overall, an excellent presentation. I like the heavy duty stainless steel canteen, which can be used to boil water. Beats Lexan any day, for multiuse.I used to teach survival in Spokane, Washington back in the 1970s, as a member of Spokane County Search & Rescue. Here's a tip I came up with and have passed on for more than 40 years: buy some of those "trick" novelty birthday candles that, when blown out, relight themselves. They'll save you matches, and are great for starting a tinder fire.

[@pancake_king1106]

Another thing you can use as shelter is a tent hammock. They are lightweight and can be used in a bunch of situations

[@OutlawEdge]

This was a well thought out video and full of information! Awesome! Five star video! Cant believe anyone would give this a thumbs down. People suck!

[@warriorwombat9238]

Plantar Wart , you should be nice, this euro trash may find himself yomping past your rotting carcass come the zombie apocalypse.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Good restrained reply Mr. Wombat.

[@tests5692]

Ah Man U mean my paper clip and $5 medical kit won't last a SHTF lol great video

[@survivaldeutschland]

jub jub jub des video daugt mir gut`! schön das du mitziehst`!

[@survivalmike]

freut mich wenns gefallen hat Stefan. LG Mike

[@rubenryan4116]

Guys download the best survival techniques over here BestSurvivalGuide9.blogspot.com

[@fishing4truth91]

I like that you didn't glamorize survival; so many videos are like a boyscout camping trip in a controlled forest environment. Like you said; "Don't be squeamish, you have to eat what you find... survival isn't pretty."

[@theondebray]

I have my survival kit list on a simple spreadsheet, so I can add / remove items (with their weights) depending on the time of year, climate, terrain & aim of the trip. Lightweight double-skinned TENT (forget tarps, useless), L/W inflatable mat & sleeping bag, hi-tech bivvi bag, stove & food etc. But here we are talking about survival when you haven't got your favourite gear, when the single most important piece of equipment is between your ears. Nice vid mate.

[@kwerner]

My first choice for fire starting would be a lighter, not a ferro rod.

[@Panic_Pickle]

kwerner Depends on how long you are expecting to be in a pickle, and how wet your environment is I suppose.

[@TheDaveDryden]

nice video. I agree that the number one thing is knowledge, which should keep you out of these situations but will help if in them. I do think most people need a lighter over a ferro rod though, because even skilled outdoorsmen will struggle if they break their leg and can't find nice tinder. But that is all opinions so otherwise great job :) Cheers Dave from BC Bushcraft

[@BanZandar]

You really should carry both.

[@TheNeighborhoodHillbilly]

BC Bushcraft hey there

[@murphmurph2124]

I've a fire kit with enough in it to burn a hole through hell.

[@VisuVeri]

BC Bushcraft if u break your leg u can't even get wood for fire in the first place :)). Which makes tinder and starting a fire the least of your problems.

[@WarGrrl3]

Lighters fail; flint used up, fuel depleted, water logged. I'll take my ferro rod always. I do have a lighter as well but I will never leave my ferro rod at home. Both things are so very lightweight there is no reason not to carry both.

[@laurentnoel2757]

Firesteel yes, but why don't you bring a lighter ? It's the best way to obtain fire. Don't forget that. ;)

[@sarahstrong7174]

Can lighters break or run out of fuel?

[@Pakkerotten]

so true i bring both even for a weekend camping

[@matschbirne5363]

That would be too easy xD

[@gatitosworld6038]

Lighter Ferro rod Mag block Magnifying lens All in my backpack or belt pouch......

[@sarahstrong7174]

@Hugh Jarce Absolutely.

[@kxndyk9431]

What i would bring for survival: Stainless steel Bowl (large) 50 pieces of long string 25 rolls of black bags Box knife 6 water bottles (3 Large 3 regular) Coal Pillow case (3 - 1 for bed 2 for carrying stuff around) Scissors 3 big bags Stapler

[@pjcolella8190]

If you are on a budget you don't need fancy, expensive equipment. A name brand kitchen knife, butcher, boning or paring in a cardboard sheath will serve admirably and will be your biggest expense. A fine grain rock can keep it sharp. Metal cans come in a variety of sizes and will serve for cooking and food storage, sometimes with a little modification. The leg from discarded pants can be sewn into a carrying bag, as can the upper section with belt loops. You are limited only by your ingenuity. Anybody can buy equipment, but it takes a special person to make his own

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

I had a dream last night that I lost my trusty pocket knife, and I was stressed this morning. Looks like I'm going to have to buy a second as a backup

[@vinrohm5627]

I can't begin to tell you how many knives are in my kit. The knife is probably the most important tool in your kit, so have plenty of them. At a bare minimum I have at least 3 blades on me at all times. In full regalia, I carry 6 or 7 knives (my tomahawk can also be considered a knife) all together. Believe me, it's not overkill.

[@tacitusthehistories5417]

One full tang large, carbon steel. (K-bar with hard cased bayonet sheath) One full tang medium. (Buck 119) One pocket folder, Tanto point preferred (Kershaw-Emerson). Smokey Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, Tennessee can provide great selection with production over runs deals.

[@simonsignolet5632]

Eddie "Bear" Grylls needs to see this. Perhaps from his 5 star hotel next time he's on one of his survival "missions"...

[@gregvictoire1309]

Simon Signolet Dude, he served in the British SAS !?! 💪🇬🇧 With much respect to these warriors from 🇫🇷

[@thomasoring]

Bear Grylls is a former special forces guy, Simon..

[@aspitofmud6257]

Hey, you're pretty good. I'm still wondering how to " Be a vare" though. ;)

[@dangerawaits_bbx]

Probably his accent 😂

[@andrewpratten]

I agree with some comments here, that a tarp is essential. It can be configured also into a tent form, giving full protection from the elements. Edible plants book for your area too. And geographical knowkedge.. to know whete water is to be found and the possibility for fishing

[@BakingRecipesManisha]

Anything about without knife or other equipments? What if someone is lost unexpectedly surrounded by wilderness like in a forest without a knife etc?

[@kubogio]

How would you end up in a forest without a knife ? I never leave the house without my Izula on me. Noone should

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

your rule of threes is pointless dribble it all depends up on the conditions. less then 3 to 10 minutes in sub 50oF water will kill you.