Reality Of Survival: Survival Tins & Kits

[@Laiynnalaiynna]

You touch on a very good point here: fake sense of security. I am all for people to have at least a basic "survival" kit with them, especially if they are going to unfamiliar places. But some KZbinrs (and the companies that make these tins) tend to portrait these kits as the thing that definitely will keep you alive in aaaany situation, which is of course total BS :). The main thing that will get people in trouble is being unprepared from the start. Getting in their car in winter and drive somewhere without even having additional gear to keep them warm, sometimes not even a jacket. The other thing is people getting lost because of a wrong decision and again, not having prepared for this. So having a backpack with basic items with you (like you always say "FOOD!") is far more important than a fishing kit if you are stuck in a car mid-winter :). My "survival" tin only has my (smaller) back-up items in for when I go hiking or canoeing, just in case I lose or break something important, like a knife of fire kit.

[@Thermalburn]

I have a little fire pit in my small backyard. Sometimes when the wife is busy or out, ill put in some firewood and prep some tinder; using a ferro rod i'll light it up. Ill just sit in front of it and try to ignore the fact that I have neighbors literally 5 feet away from me and grill up a piece of meat over the open fire. Thats about as backwoods as i can get on a regular basis without planning a camping trip weeks in advance. It truly is a pathetic existence, i know :( I honestly envy your lifestyle. keep doing what you do my friend, I'm so happy I found your channel.

[@tallcedars2310]

I started out with a bunch of Canadian Tire survival items and laugh today about it. After learning what others carried, some of it went in the bin, replaced by real survival items like the sewing kit, a good sized space blanket and first aid kit. Still carry the water purification tablets & the orange waterproof match container along with several other fire starting methods, but back then only carried matches... ya, was fortunate enough to have been able to "live" and learn there. Never carried snares, none of us did actually, just knives and wire to repair bindings etc with, which leads to my question, why is it important to carry several snares, does quite a good amount=3? Still learning:), thanks Lars.

[@lamesniepaienne5041]

I guess today teaching could be summarize by: the more skills you have in your head, the less " survival stuff" you have To carry ( and buy) ! i remember that, one day, I was riding my bike on the higway somewhere in switzerland, when suddenly the engine stopped and refused to start again, after a small investigation, I figured out that the problem comes from a cut in the wiring, then, I used my swiss knife to fix it, and finally managed to go back home, of course this story is not about a true "survival" situation, but at least, a realistic every day life trouble you could fall in, and in such situation it is always good to be rescued by yourself!

[@TheAnonymousSword]

This "False sense of security" you talk about is spot on why people buy those things. It is the same reason why people buy prepacked first-aid-kits, even if they don't ever open the kit and learn how to use the components. You should first learn what equipment you really need, how to use the equipment and then buy a decent piece of kit. This is why I appreciate your channel, you teach the hows and whys before recommending gear. Lots of channels tend to buy expensive gear before actually learning how to use it, especially in case of knives. Even more rediculous are these subscriptions where you get a bunch of cheap ass gear send to your doorstep every month for convenience so that you don't have to think about it yourself. Your perspective, knowledge and no nonesense approach are really really appreciated by comparison! Thanks for making these videos.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Atta boy! I keep my "survival" kit in the top flap pocket of my rucksack. And it's not light, either! But, it's got most of what I generally need, and I add to it based on "mission", (hunting, boating, fishing, snowmachine, etc.), Conditions, weather, terrain, etc. Those tins fascinated me as a teen, but glad I didn't take the bait! Keep up the good work, Lars. So much misinformation on other channels. Take care.

[@csh6220]

I don't know why people buy "survival kits" from a store (and think they are going to have everything you will need). You have to make a kit for your needs/area. An Altoids tin can at best give you means to make fire, some water purification tabs, and a few band-aids. "Survival" means your life is on the line, so you obviously need more than can fit into a small tin. A signal mirror is a good idea in the dessert where long distances can be covered by a mirror to signal. This was a great topic, and I value your opinion. Thanks.

[@jgurrea]

One doesn't really appreciate the value of a small mirror in their first aid kit until the first time you are in the middle of nowhere and get an injury to your face or even something as simple as something landing in your eye.

[@milcotto4153]

The only thing that is better than a Survival Russia video on a Sunday night, is two Survival Russia videos on a Sunday night! I agree with Lars, I must say I can't see any point in carrying around those altoid tin kits. If you are going out on a day hike (or any kind of hike), you don't want to bring unnecessary items with you. I think it is best to pack the things you need for each hike. The dogs and I got lost on an autumn day hike once. The things I should have brought with me so that we could have spent the night in that terrain if necessary was the following: A big bottle of water, warm enough clothes (in layers), a wool knit cap, wool gloves and a wool scarf, a thin rain jacket, a map and a compas, one meal (I only brought one meal), coffee on a thermos, a tin cup, a few tea bags and some sugar, and as extra food for example a full package of big oat meal biscuits and two cans of tuna in oil (or some tinned meat), something to clean wounds with, a roll of sterile gauze and medical tape, a couple of charcoal tablets and pain killers, toilett paper and tissues, a decent sized waterproof tarp, enough cordage to hang the tarp with, something warm to sit on - or better yet a foam sleeping pad (could have shared that with the dogs), some kind of light blanket, a knife, a folding saw, a few firestarters (some eyepads soaked in oil and some without oil), a ferro rod, some duck tape and two small, but good LED headlamps with four extra sets of batteries (they use 3 AAA's). The headlamps have a flashing option for emergency situations. We made it down to the civilization late that night. But it was not even close to where the car was. I knew that, but we couldn't find our way back to the trail that led to the car. It was quite scary for a while. We even met a big group of people, and they could not help us with directions either. We are not the only ones that have gotten lost in that area, and I had actually been there before a couple of times. The four most important things that I should have brought with me that day was: more water, more food, a map and a compass. Then I would have had a clear mind and we would have made it back to the car without a problem. But that was on that particular day. I am glad that we didn't have to spend the night in the wilderness without food and equipment to keep us warm, fed and dry. It all ended very well. We were given food and water at a restaurant, and some very nice people drove us all the way back to the car in the middle of the night - and wouldn't even take money for it. I did for sure learn some lessons from that trip.

[@tallcedars2310]

Annie, you pretty much describe what backpackers take when heading into the mountains. All that was really missing was the sleeping bag and tent. It's a lot to pack on a hike and can burden one down so if you hike with the dogs you may want to look at getting them a pack each to spread the weight. They can also pack their food and blanket(?). Glad you all made it out ok and are looking at taking survival items for you and your dogs. This is a great channel for learning, all the best.

[@milcotto4153]

It is a lot to pack, but if you get lost in that area it would be bad to be without those things if you had to spend a cold night there outdoors. There are both smaller mountains and woodlands there. I think one meal would be enough for the dogs, and one blanket should be enough to cuddle up under. We would keep each other warm. This is a great channel for learning indeed. Lars has taught me so much in such a short time. He is teaching us life saving skills and he makes us laugh. You can't beat that.

[@JimRodgers]

Good video about those small 'altoid' tin survival kits. I think it would be possible to put plenty of smaller items in an altoid tin, and secure the lid with a section of inner tube, and use that to store smaller items that go in your survival kit. But as a stand-alone kit it does seem a bit too small for the task. When I'm out in the woods most of the things I take with me are part of my survival kit - a small tarp, metal container, water treatment, knives, etc. It's all stuff that I rarely need on a day trip but would be immensely valuable if I ended up spending the night in an emergency.

[@stillnocouch]

True Story: (Honestly) We were hiking and camping in Arizona a few years ago and one of the guys in our party was showing us is 'Survival Kit'. The look on his face when I asked him what the fish-hooks and floats were for was priceless. "We're in the damn desert, Bob."

[@The.Alabama.Woodsman]

"False sense of security" is spot on! Anyone who thinks a commercial Altoids tin style survival kit is going to save them in a REAL survival situation... is a dead man. Those kits are made for people to buy friends small gifts for Christmas and birthdays at best.

[@LordFantasthick]

I watch a lot of military ration unboxings and survival kit reviews and I never saw medicine in one of it. Kaliumpermanganat can be used for cleaning or treating wounds. I would also include antiallergikum tablets like cetirizin, in case you eat or get stung by something that gives you allergy

[@603predator4]

I think the mirror is a good idea incase you are injured and not able to move to make another signal.

[@OKBushcraft]

Ive not taken the signal mirror too serious as a rescue item in my kits, the one kit I have one in is more of a medical use. The need to get something out of an eye could come up. When I trimmed trees for a living it seemed I was always getting bark or something in my eye.

[@jay90374]

I always carry a signal mirror but its main purpose is for possible eye/facial wounds, has saved me before.

[@aarongrey6848]

Hi Lars, I d like to suggest that the Speedy sewing awl is a must have item regarding sewing kits. I have repaired webbing and back packs in the field with the smaller version, and is indefensible in my opinion. A large needle is best utilized when it is part of an awl, which also has the thread inside.

[@ronnibuck1504]

A few years ago I stopped at a shelter where some other hikers were ducking out of the weather and it wasn't long before we started talking about our gear. One of them asked what I had in my Altoids tin so I showed him. He looked dumbfounded that I actually had Altoids in it. lol I like water as much as anyone else but when it's pushing 100 degrees outside, sometimes you just need a little flavor after you quench your thirst with warm ass water.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Ronni Buck that made me laugh hard!

[@maritimespook]

I agree totally Lars with what you say about as civilians we have much better choices to take ...but i do carry a signal mirror not to signal a plane or search party but to be able to remove things from my eye which unfortunately i had to do twice in the past 3 years lol

[@Mister510]

Another great video! A signal mirror is more useful for dealing with an injury you can't otherwise see, like an eye injury, than it is as a signaling device. Get something stuck in your eye while alone and you are screwed if you don't have a mirror.

[@saxonsoldier2257]

I agree Lars most commercial "survival" tins are just pure junk. It all depends on your own environment and what you feel should be included in a survival kit. Great video and thx for sharing!

[@chrisosh9574]

Those little Molle pouches are good for making various little kits, I always have a first aid kit with me, as a carpenter working with sharp tools it pays to have something to put on a wound or to stop bleeding so having a kit around has become a habit. As well as sticking plasters and bandage, I have the steri-strip butterfly stitches and a little vial of povidone iodine, if you are out for a few days it is as well to be able to clean a wound well enough to get you back without infection, superglue works for closing cuts too. I use the effervescent tablet tubes for my sewing kit and fishing kit and anything else that will fit into them, for sewing kits, the bobbins from the underneath fo a sewing machine hold a lot of thread and fit into the tubes perfectly. if you don't have the knowledge or experience to put together a little kit of your own and need to buy one of these ready made kits, you probably shouldn't be going out on your own until you have more experience, every trip is different.

[@ObsessedGamerYT]

I couldn't help but smile all through this video. So much we see the, "you got to have this", or ,"you got to have that". What we end up with is these , tins, that never get used, or have stuff that break if you use them. Most times, these, tins, forget that when it is a, survival, situation, you are past fishing, don't have time to trap. You need to make sure that you are alive to see the next day.

[@LSSGuru]

I use a small tin as a kitchen first aid kit; bandaids, burn cream, etc... Glued a magnet on the bottom of the tin, and stuck it to the fire extinguisher in the kitchen for the kids.

[@jjdogbutte]

Good points on putting together what will work for you in your most likely scenario! I work from aircraft a bit, so my survival basics go in various pockets in case I can’t get to my pack. A pocket signal mirror or compass w/ mirror stays in a chest pocket. I’ve used it to signal an aircraft that’s having problems finding us on the ground, so it’s handy when you need it, because sometimes pilots need something more than a radio to find you...

[@missadel20]

Unwaxed dental floss makes the best strong sewing thread ever!!! a wonderful little hack that my husband and I use whenever something needs to be sewn and stay sewn!!!

[@ronaldbutler4480]

The kit has met it's match here! Another great example of the 'what is needed' for a kit, it starts at home. and the classic, 'until next time: "get out and train and get it done" Thanks Lars!

[@keithoszmanjr4802]

Right on Lars. I never purchase pre-made survival or medical kits. Everyone has different and unique needs based on geography and other factors.

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Right on Lars, my EDC or personal carry changes depending on season and my expedition. A canoe trip over a winter trek provide two different kits. As well as u mention on snaring rabbit is so lean u need something with fat to survive which is something people tend to forget. Have a great week ahead Lars, Mrs SRV and the Pink Ninja, cheers

[@johnnaylor4348]

Flip side on your comment about rabbit's being very lean. You are correct if you only eat the meat. But if you eat the organs ...heart,liver,brains. Thoes items will most definitely make up for the lack of fat. You just can't be squeamish. Cheers M8

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

Yes agree they will but you would need to eat lots to get the fat required to survive and more so in cold weather conditions. I raised and sold rabbits as a young boy and also snared as I was a junior trapper, and rule of thumb was I ate what I caught, or no catch anymore. Just one of many sites that will talk about Rabbit Starvation: www.raising-rabbits.com/rabbit-starvation.html

[@johnnaylor4348]

I forgot one big thing. When your done eating the rabbit you should break up the bones and boil them for about 30 to 40 min and then drink the broth..The bone marrow is high in fat and also iron and many other nutrient's.

[@VE3FAL1Fred]

yes for sure, I was going to mention the bone and marrow as well, good point thanks

[@MP-Fin]

Good video. I have been a scout for 20 years almost, and we have always been taught to BE READY AND PREPARE! So like when I got my own car, I immediately put together some "survival" (more like just useful) things there. And I have been using some of them! Mainly duct tape and knife :D

[@ketodad]

I fell into the "trap" of making mini survival tins years ago ( reading too many S.A.S manuals) After many years of NEVER using them , I disassembled them all.I still have my bush survival items, but they are mostly full size , well used , and all fit in the pack. I also made a food pouch very similar to yours , Lars. Just can't find the pig-meat ,lol , so I bring a pound of speck ! Ha !Just to add: I've watched all your vids ; many multiple times , and I have never heard you speak of anything I disagree on. Keep on the great work . Pete in Ab.

[@milcotto4153]

I want that pig-meat too, lol. I could have eaten canned pork, beef, lamb, chicken, venison and what have you. I would like it to be real meat and a little fat to go with it. I wish they would make that, but they don't in my country. People would not be so dependent on electricity and freezers if they would make tin cans with real meat. It would store well and we could bring it on hikes without the risk of the food going bad. Do you read me, food producers?

[@Lag_TV]

For me the main use for a "signaling mirror" is to be a tough little mirror in the medical kit. Used to take a look at your face and eye injuries.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Circumpolar Bear Cult good point. I have a mirror polished blade, but a real mirror would be perfect! Good tip.

[@MsYAPLUKA]

A signaling mirror needs sun to be shining and needs somebody who knows how to use it. It needs an airplane at short distance as well. For these reasons, I agree with Lars : we have many other ways to be seen.

[@nomadicoasis9260]

My SURVIVAL MIRROR is strictly for picking bark out from my eyes ! I live in a rain forest what else could you use it for ?

[@jimf1964]

That's a very good point.

[@ironbloods1456]

The rage of the "Altoids tin kit" started in the US when people discovered the "SAS Survival Tin", and thought it was meant to be a survival kit. They did not understand that the SAS (and standard troops) kept their smocks loaded with a lot of what would be "survival gear", and the tins were meant to augment what the troops had on in their smocks and on their belt gear, not to be a kit in and of itself.

[@Wylder955]

I've been an outdorsman all my life and i know the reality of how difficult it is to obtain any form of protein in the wild and a few snares or a small fishing kit won't get you really all that much food but i think that those little things help out in the mental health department because if you are really trying to survive you need hope and a little push that "maybe next time" or "just wait a little bit more" "let's try this bait" will get you over the hump and you wont really concentrate on how bad the situation is....or at least that's how i do things focus on the things in front of you accomplish the task at hand little by little you get to your main goal. As always a great video :)

[@Romin.777]

Hi Lars, I find a mirror very usefull to search for ticks in the lower regions. ;))

[@trevpackerphotography]

I live in the south of the UK the most survival I need is a bag a Poncho and something to light a fire on a rain soaked ground. Apart from that its always nice to practise in the event of something happening that call for it.

[@TangoDeltaDelta]

Just a piece of advice from experience: put your candles or tea lights in a zip lock snack bag. On a cool but sunny spring day I opened up my car's winter survival kit and found the wax had melted out of the tea lights and made a real mess of all the gear in the bottom of the kit. Just like a vehicle, the inside of a pack can get quite warm on sunny days or if relatively close to a radiant campfire or other heat source. The plastic bag has other uses after saving you from a potential mess as well.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

You are exactly right. The kit should be put together to fit your needs depending on where you are going and what your needs are. Thanks for your video.

[@paulkugler7626]

Hello Lars, i carry a small mirror as part of my medical kit if I am alone. You can see for example a wound in your face or your eye ...

[@SLFYSH]

Excellent message here! "We have choices, and planning begins at home".

[@Blueswailer]

Lars bringing the videos, awesome! Those ready made survival tins are silly, one's kits should always be determined by the conditions currently faced. I've worn out/gotten holes into so many pairs of rubber boots it's easy to see the usefulness of a bit of impromptu boot repair supplies. Always good info, cheers!

[@barrybecker3706]

Lars, as ALWAYS, you are spot on!!! Thank you for bringing reality to a subject where many are mislead.

[@tompanetti75]

Thank you Lars...always a pleasure to catch your video's. Like the way you keep it simple...no stress. To the point. Take good care

[@littlebull8881]

Thanks for the weekend uploads Lars, always a pleasure

[@thorbjorn1993]

Very wise man talking about survival. I really like that you have wide perspective on that subject. We are not in the army, we are making our own choices. I like that you see that survival is not only journey in the forest but all aspects in your life. I wish more europeans like you ;)

[@CreativeRedundancy]

These I consider as " supplemental" type of kits. ", and really not meant to heavily rely on due to the limitation of size. They can help /go with normally brought in gear like water bottle /knife and clothing. I was so disappointed with some of these so call " tin" type kits , one can commercially buy that i made one for my skill level and area. A spare lighter, garbage bag or folder seems much better option than say matches , hard candy and razor blade.

[@MichaelR58]

Lars , you are always right on ,and to the point, " where the rubber meets the road " advice . Thanks !

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you Mike :)

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

I agree totally - the Alrtoid's tin is very limited in it's application - ATB

[@ThePwcj]

I think you angered the tube gods, no ads. Very good advice! Thank you and take care. Paul.

[@thomasvosburg6926]

Your 100% right Lars, thanks for bringing that to the attention of ev1

[@petesheppard1709]

Speaking as a former search and rescue pilot, people and ground signals are very hard to see from the air, especially in wooded areas. A smoky fire (or three, a common signal for distress) is extremely effective, but if you have sunlight, the flash from a mirror can be seen for miles. Nowadays, personal emergency beacons are being commonly recommended--awesome, if the batteries aren't dead...

[@leatherneckprepper4477]

I’ve never had much use for a survival altoids tin. Nice to see someone who gets out in the wild a lot more than I agrees.

[@Toad_Hugger]

Awesome video as always Lars! I think a lot of these kits are more or less just trying to get your money. It's easy for someone to just go out and buy a little kit, but hard to sit down and think about what you'd actually need and what'd actually make sense to have. Anywho, thanks for the videos! I started watching this video 23 seconds after it went up, haha!

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

So everyone jumps on Altoid Tin Kits. I see the problem as people try to put too much into ONE Tin, when they should have SEVERAL Tins carrying Distinct Items for Distinct Uses. For example, I use ONE Tin to hold Fire Starting Stuff like a Lighter AND a Ferro Rod AND some Tinderquik AND a pencil sharpener. In a SECOND Tin, I carry a "BooBoo" kit with Bandaids and Alcohol Wipes and Pain Pills and Diarrhea Medicine, etc. In a THIRD Tin will be Spare Batteries and a Small Flashlight and cables for the Phone, etc. See how my system works? Now I can put these MULTIPLE Tins in one pouch OR I can spread them around my clothes pocket. But I still would carry more Robust and Sturdy Gear in my Pack. But that's the stuff you would use for Camping anyway. The Tins are just "Redundant Backups" in case of an Emergency. Hope this helps.

[@redlock4004]

I think the issue is with kits in general and the type of consumer that buys a prepared "kit" for anything. These people are looking for an easier way to do something. Rather than gaining some expertise and learning what is needed they get someone else to assemble a kit for them. Also in their ignorance about what the needed gear cost, they cheap out on the pre-made kit thus making sure that it is junk. I just prepared a trauma/ first aid kit to keep with me when hunting. This was for deep cuts, gun shot wounds etc. you know, the shit that happens in the woods. A pre-made kit could have been bought for $50 or $60. To put the name brand equipment like QuiKlots pads and the Cat tourniguet and other good stuff cost $250 for a small belt pouch size kit. But, it suits my needs and it is the best stuff I could buy. If I need it, it will work. Kit people would never take the time to do this nor spend the money to do it.

[@danieltillidie964]

I would use a tin that's dedicated to 1 thing... Fire! You can always boil water with the tin. I wouldn't trust my life with a Mylar blanket and a flimsy wire saw! However there are stories about people who have been saved by Mylar blankets.

[@chrisa2044]

We are blessed with a double upload today! Thanks Lars making my work alot less boring

[@Breakfast_of_Champions]

The Molle pouches are the way to go for a realistic kit. The contents aren't even that different for an urban utility kit.

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

Well said!! I have components of my kit, and they get switched out depending on what I'm doing.. beyond a few basics and first aid, your stuff should change to fit the circumstances.. 😊 .. if what you do and where you go are nearly always the same? Then one kit is fine.. but I'm not going to carry my little fishy kit if I'm going to the mountains 😜 .. no fishy water, no point!

[@MegaWolverine999]

Just wanna say thanks for all your efforts & sharing the knowledge. Also, I took your advice & purchased one of the Gorka suits you had reviewed in another video, as well as a few other things, and first what a great web site ! They have just a huge variety of military gear at some amazing deals. Excellent quality and perfect for my needs. Wanted to thankyou for turning us on to it, its now my "goto" place for all my camo and clothing.

[@Baneironhand]

I have and old Sho-ka-kola tin I have made into a fire kit. and an Altoids type tin with the various medication type stuff i carry. I put these in my "Survival Kit" witch is much bigger. I think tins are awesome when used as tiny containers not as the reason to downscale your survival to pocket size.

[@jasondarby2749]

Baneironhand if you find some the aluminum butter containers that either the Germans or the Austrians used to issue are good for organizing things also and are pretty stout.

[@Baneironhand]

Never seen those in Canada have to look around a bit. My Sho-ka tins are ones i got from Varusteleka. If you Don't mind bad chrismas pictures on the tin the dollar stores often have gift and candle tins pretty cheap around the hollidays in a surprising array of sizes.

[@jasondarby2749]

They aren't the easiest to find. Varusteleka sometimes has them. I'll have to check out the dollar stores.

[@jeromevasseur6465]

Awesome video Lars.Down to earth as usual,full of common sense and well;earthiness!

[@travelling_stephen]

Well done Lars another great informative and practical video. I put my own kit together the other year with similar things as you have. Ive watched many other survival channel's over the years but have found your channel most enjoyable. 👏👏👍👍

[@deanjohnwilliamson4787]

The more films of yours I watch the more I agree with your ways!! Keep up the great work!!👍

[@sksupply]

I love messing around with flint and steel so I use an altoids tin for this and added tinder just to show my daughter I am a sorcerer. I can't think of another use other than some back up fishing items.

[@gregsummers7350]

Great video thanks Lars. Very good comments also. These small kits are great to teach children ( my 6 yr old pink ninja). as you teach them about each item or function you replace each kit item with a more appropriate and functional items - a great life lesson and in the end they learn valuable life skills. Thanks to you all.

[@fumasterchu12]

Yet another awesome video, that's a great kit you've put together. Survival kits don't have to be sexy or suave to work. Sometimes the best way is the back to basics way, which is why I like your ideas. You use a lot of common sense and practical applications in everything you do. Thanks brother, have a great week!

[@rebeccaiya8731]

ty Lars.the more you know-the less you carry

[@AntonioBarba_TheKaneB]

The signaling mirror and the snare wire are so overrated that everybody carry them but nobody has actual experience using them. What you showed makes perfect sense and should be taken as a point of reference by all those people who focus only on gear but don’t know how to use it! Keep it up! You and Far North Bushcraft have become my two favorite survival channels by far!

[@LionAstrology]

I bought one of those little tins when I was around 9 or 10 thinking I found the Holy grail...my grandpa laughed and threw it in the fire and gave me $5 and said sternly "don't waste your money again".

[@huntarama9375]

most of my essential survival items wont fit in a tin. Tampons are the most underrated survival item. A sleeping bag and a bivy sack only weigh 1.5 kilo,s and the only thing that will keep you alive above the bush line. You need to have a strategy in mind that suits the terrain you are in. I would never visit the forest without a fire kit but its not a lot of use in the mountains or an open plain.

[@KingOfParrots]

Tack för dina intressanta och underhållande videor, bäste dansk. Kikar på en var dag. Fortsätt med det du gör, det gör du godt!

[@staritrooper4937]

Great video. I am also carrying the same pouch with basicaliy the same stuff, but I refer to it as backup gear instead of survival kit. I am also recomending carrying a sheat of aluminium tin foil, some 100 liter garbage bags and green laser. Aluminium foil is werry useful for baking in fire, making a cup, preserving the food and 1000 other uses. garbage bags you can use as temporary poncho or tent...... and green laser is superb signaling device and another way to start fire..... Just a sugestion...

[@jelkel25]

It says in Lofty Wiseman's SAS Survival Guide that the tin size survival kits are for special forces, a bit bigger for conventional forces and recommends civilian kits are about the size of a British army water bottle pouch. Besides a med kit and lock back hunter, the small things used regularly go in a belt pouch (SAK, firesteel, blah blah) more for easy access and to keep them together than as an emergency kit. If I had to go somewhere without my pack an old Soviet army gas mask bag (waterproofed) fits plenty of emergency kit in and is small enough not to get in the way.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

could not agree more...good discussion

[@harrykuheim6107]

Roll of Duck Tape....and just go out and try your luck at fishing with a hand line...it's already hard to catch a fish with all Modern stuff

[@123karlw]

Nice kit. Nice description of what and why you find important

[@MrSurf247]

Agreed.

[@mattweeks5182]

Words about flimsy snare wire is on point. .. if you are a person who is lost with an altoids tin with snare wire included then good luck!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I agree. The small kits are better than nothing......if you even take it along. Most I have seen really don't have enough useful stuff in them to be much good.

[@cavtj1]

Good job Mr. Lars, makes sense to me. Now lets get that big friggin' log fire going! Ooh Rha!

[@christopherellis2663]

Quite right! ,I think that I made my first one when I was seven or eight, and in the ensuing sixty years (!!!) have always had something of the sort, simply because it makes sense. The commercial ones are rather disappointing and usually overpriced. A couple of candles are an excellent heat source, especially in a tent. ☆ Best fishing trick: shellfish at low tide. ☆ Eat before it gets dark☆ it's very much a matter of season and geography ☆♡☆

[@Schmidt54]

I have a self-made "survival kit" in my backpack. I call it the "zombie survival kit" and it is a kit for an urban environment and a bit self-defense. I have a medium sized flashlight, fixed knife with a 8 cm blade (stuck with the sheath to the outside of the pouch so I can draw the knife without opening the pouch), it is a "Cima"-brand "A-1" model, Chinese knife but good quality and good for the small budget. Inside I have a AA (lithium!) and an AAA battery, one spare for the light inside and one spare for the light on my keychain. A big Paperclip, a pencil, small needle and thread, wooden toothpicks, small cable binders, a small paper booklet, alcohol wipes, Victorinox SwissCard classic, duct tape wrapped around an old credit card attached with bungee cord, a tube scarf and a first aid blanket (wrapped with a rubber band) and a packet of better grade quality matches sealed in a selfmade plastic wrapping. The pouch is a Maxpedition "E.D.C. Pocket Organizer" pouch. I carry it in my backpack always and contents are legal where I live (no folding knife). In the past I had a cellphone in it too, but it was too much work to keep it charged and in service. In a smaller second pouch I have some medical stuff, like band-aids, bandages, etc., which already came in handy. Since I am usually around in urban areas, it has nothing that helps with hunting for food and only basic fire capability. I'll probably add a condom or two because they are very useful besides the obvious. If I want to I can attach both pouches on my belt to have better access but since it is urban stealthy it is fine inside the backpack. It is heavy, especially because the knife is heavy, but I have it on me always nonetheless, you never know when it is needed. Do you think having such a kit even in the cities or towns makes sense? Is there maybe something I ought to add? (maybe something to cleanse water?)

[@shisaye8392]

I believe that a kit you didn't put together yourself can never work effectively because you have to know exactly what is in it, know how to use it and have already used it. Otherwise you will most likely not be able to make anything work under stress. Same with first aid kits.

[@cloudraker100]

What people don't know about the altoids survival tin is they originated with the SAS during the Malaysian campaign. Not much need for shelter and insulated sleeping bags, etc. In the trppics. A light tarp and some extra clothing or sleeping bag is often missing from survival kits. These are critical in northern climates.

[@sonofamountain2862]

It is always advised to make your own kit according to your needs.great video my friend!

[@badgoat3923]

I appreciate your opinions and honesty. When I leave for the bush I pack light and conservatively. Just the basics and not in an altoids tin like all the paranoid and so called tactical bushcrafters and survivalist's 😆. If someone is going out assuming they for sure are going to get lost or HAVE to survive then maybe they should stay home and save some random rescuers the grief and trouble they would cause in the end. This is a practical information video with sound logic and common sense for the reality of most situations we could all encounter. Thumbs up dude!!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thank you :)

[@pershaju]

Mirror is good for when you are alone and get an injury to your face or eye so you can see what is going on.

[@vwvan]

This got me to thinking. I have not seen you make a kit for the Pink Ninja. I think she should have her own, complete with a pink saw.

[@samstone2363]

I agree

[@juliannaaka-babayega8941]

VWvan- ...complete with nails and steel wire! Indeed!! :)

[@yoyosfpv823]

love the videos and from a veterans stand point yes your right its best to make additions to those tins because those tins are bare bone. being a veteran myself i completely agree with you

[@robertoruscigno7126]

I love russian grandmother treat! Maybe you can make a series of video on! Again: one of my favourite channel! Thanks Lars!!!!

[@eltenda]

I prefer a personal kit too!

[@couchcamperTM]

funfact: I DO carry a tin in the outer pocket of the vesh meshok. it's a bread box with handle made from stainless steel. I had to laugh when I saw you trying to get your pouch out ;)

[@EdwinDueck]

I would put snare wire in a survival kit. I have snared rabbits only one snare on their trail. It worked fine, but that is me. The snare wire that I used held the rabbit well.

[@sunnin0204]

Signaling mirror ,only good if you get something in your eye!😉

[@kevinharrison6572]

Dead on great job! Ironically our kits are about the same size and contain about the same thing. Only difference is I got my hands on a small wind up flash light (no batteries) I've thrown in there which might be a good suggestion.

[@hillbillynick2000]

Hey! I carry snares in my kit! A dozen of real, 60" long professional grade snares. LoL! They work, unlike picture wire or some other junk. Thanks, right on the money again!

[@SurvivalRussia]

That will work! :)

[@richardhack5202]

Glad to see he points out that having a couple snares is almost worthless. Trappers make their living by placing 50 or a hundred snares and play the numbers game. Two or three snares, you'll starve to death. The same with fishing kits. What you need is a decent sized gill net or a trotline with a hundred feet of strong fish line and 25 to 50 shorter lines with hooks dangling down. You can also expect that whole thing to be tangled up with the first fish caught... Survival is a numbers game. Play the numbers or lose.

[@noonenowhere6920]

Hi Lars. I like the supper glue and inner tube idea. Happy Survival Sunday.

[@noonenowhere6920]

The only kit I need is the TSS1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqxdmaEhK2ondE

[@AdrianJNyaoi]

Snares...what good are they if you don't even know how to use them properly. knowing how to set them is one thing, but knowing where to put them is another. Kits are just tools; if you do not know how to use them, it makes no sense in having them.Knowing how to use a gun is a good basic skill, but it cannot guarantee that you have dinner if you do not have the skill to hunt/find the animal to shoot love your video Lar

[@survivaldads]

Great video as always! I'm interested on your forest medical kit if you carry one. With wolves, knives and a shotgun it would be interesting seeing what you carry. Keep up the great work! James.