Surviving the First 24 Hours

[@arctodussimus6198]

Very thorough discussion. The sense of smell doesn’t get talked about enough in most videos. When I would take my boys to the wilderness I would ask “What do you smell?” And then I would ask “What did you smell five minutes ago?” Situational awareness should include all six senses (that includes intuition). I call it active awareness. My youngest boy prevented a possible bad situation in Baghdad when he noticed the BO of some Iraqis before they appeared around a corner. He was mindful of the wind direction and he was using active awareness. Semper Fi

[@STOKERMATIC]

Appreciate you sharing that! So glad to hear your sons training helped his experience down range. Semper Fi!

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@djsipp4743]

GM brother 💪 have a blessed day

[@Z7d3nR4]

I actually know what a stokermatic is. When I was a kid, we had a coal furnace in our home. It was my job to fill the stokermatic. The shovel was bigger than me.

[@troylaarman4424]

If shtf live like a deer during rifle season. Only move at dusk, at night, at dawn, or if absolutely necessary. Make every step deliberate. Use your eyes, ears, and nose. Never move in the open unless you are sure it's safe. An old buck will stand at the edge of a clearing for half an hour to make sure it's safe to move into.

[@STOKERMATIC]

If we have only half the patience

[@mikebsbd]

Thank you for a great thought provoking video.

[@apprenticegilligan1635]

As always a great video with lots of great information. Thank you.

[@Grizzly907LA]

I came up with very simple, evasion techniques when I was in Junior High School, after getting picked up by the gang banging savages that lurked around my school. 1.Never take a short cut down and alley, 2. Stay on the main streets, 3, Go out of my way if need be to avoid trouble, 4. Switch up my routes from time to time, 5. Always keep my head on a swivel.

[@Z7d3nR4]

Know your environment, zigzag through back yards on different blocks, change direction frequently. Been through that...

[@jameschancey251]

You can also be tracked by your cellphone unless you disable the GPS and turn on airplane mode. From what I understand, anyway.

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

I love it when you talk about trackers.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Definitely an area that’s hard to do justice by in this medium. And not enough folks out there like you who are teaching hands on - the reality, challenges, and applications for it. 👊

[@StrategicSelfRelianceDefense]

@@STOKERMATIC there is always a trail sir. Always.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Loved it all. Employing counter tracking techniques is something to keep in mind when on the move.

[@STOKERMATIC]

💣🔥

[@willjackson8533]

Awesome Presentation Brother. I appreciate all the effort you put into making this worthwhile.

[@jeffpoole2071]

You are rite bro I got away from my x fast /fast. Had to she crazy

[@brentwentfishing]

Thanks Top for the thoughts from the last video! Very informative!!

[@brentwentfishing]

I wanted to add something after watching the wrap-up. Your videos make me think more about possible scenarios that I might encounter. Having been in the Navy, of course, I still have my Bluejackets Manual. I recently got the Ranger manual to see what I missed in military training that wasn't centered on seamanship. So far... I'm intrigued to say the least!

[@STOKERMATIC]

Right on! You can find all the FMs online for free - and not to toot my own horn, but you may dig my latest project helpful in putting pieces of it all together stokermatic.com/product/shtf-field-manual/

[@brentwentfishing]

@@STOKERMATIC I just ordered that manual Top. Keep up the great work!!

[@Z7d3nR4]

@@brentwentfishing I was a peace-time soldier. Had the basics, but little advanced training. And that was several decades ago. These videos also help me get my head on straight.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Great video Stoker keep em coming bud 👍. Stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor... 👊 🤙 🍻

[@STOKERMATIC]

🙏🥃🇺🇸

[@GruntProof]

awesomeness

[@STOKERMATIC]

🇺🇸🥃

[@maurice3464]

Those of us who stay in an urban environment believe me you can become invisible by blending in.. We do simply gear up and go hid, on 1 acre of land and let our neighbors try to find us? Let them use a dog! You’ll learn real quick where your gear fits and fails.Great Video!

[@louiemorris9598]

Any time you are held up in a hide sight. You need to flex your muscles ona regular basis. This will keep blood flowing and helps you from getting stiff. So when time comes to can move out quickly. Keep the videos coming. Good stuff.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Good tip Louie!

[@tomcatt998]

I'm 67,, and let me tell ya,, ya lay in the bush just "observing" for a hour & stiffness sets in PDQ.. when i sleep in the bush/swamp overnight it takes bout 1/2 hr to get loosened up in the morning. i might B gettn old 🤔

[@joefennell7535]

Yet another great one Top.

[@dennisseverns4014]

The government idiots have transponders on a lot of my gear. There is technology to locate anything electronic, whether it is turned on or not. If you carry anything electronic, keep it in a metal container when not in use, move to a new location after using it, especially radios.

[@markusschaffer9712]

That sense of smell is highly underrated.

[@veliborrodic5803]

Great vid as usual!

[@richwallace4632]

What kind of chest rig are you wearing? Good video as always.

[@STOKERMATIC]

HPG Recon.

[@joefennell7535]

That last comment was outstanding as well. You’ll never make it as a politician with that mindset bro😂

[@STOKERMATIC]

😂🤣😂 true. True.

[@lockemoff-road]

Love the channel, definitely brings me up to the next level

[@stuartniven2401]

Great video! Thanks!

[@geektarded]

Gear question, what chest rig is that? p.s. Love seeing Riggs doing his thing in your videos.

[@Bondo771]

Pretty sure that is a Hill People Gear Heavy Recon.

[@STOKERMATIC]

It is the HPG Recon. 👊

[@Bondo771]

@@c58crtde TROLL

[@geektarded]

@@STOKERMATIC thanks man!

[@Z7d3nR4]

@@c58crtde why are you such a jerk on here? Don't like the channel content, move along. We'll do just fine without your grey clouds.

[@randybrown140]

I'm afraid my family and dogs will give us away, if we have to hide out. Fight on, if it happens. Have a great week 👍

[@STOKERMATIC]

🥃

[@jbeckjb76]

Good info. Thanks

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Classic escape and evasion tips, or tactics when operating behind lines, like our unit did back in the 1970s. - RLTW

[@Z7d3nR4]

Thank you.

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@markdentoneagles5909]

Good stuff brother. Semper Fi

[@STOKERMATIC]

Semper Fi

[@stevengregory6149]

Top. I’m looking to add a chest rig to my arsenal. Who makes the one you are sporting in this vid

[@STOKERMATIC]

Hill people gear.

[@stevengregory6149]

Tanks

[@kebrun4484]

One thing I would add, but just because I am a Whiskey. Learn two plants in the area that you are going to be operating in before shit goes sideways. Plants that serve multiple purposes. To heal and to nourish but just my thoughts. Great info in the video. Happy trails

[@STOKERMATIC]

☝️

[@jasonalpha]

Great video.

[@chillindave1357]

A cheap idea? A can of black pepper! Stops the dogs immediately! Deer runs are never on top of a ridge, rather just below it. They can see over the top without displaying a silhouette on the skyline and look down into the valley. Love the vid!

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@ihaulscrap]

Excellent

[@charlesborum3910]

Another great video Top!

[@slappy8941]

Yeah I think we all know there's only one way that the ship is going to hit the fan.

[@haroldmiller6853]

Great vid and if he’s like my fur baby he’s training you more than you’ll train him lol

[@STOKERMATIC]

He does his best! 🤣😂

[@jenniferbauman4802]

If people are chasing you. You need to take one out jump in it's skin and be come one of them. Skin is the best camouflage. Take note . Then turn it in to a skin war. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. This is survival at it's best. . 🙂

[@Z7d3nR4]

Sometimes you scare me. This is one of those times.😉

[@jenniferbauman4802]

@@Z7d3nR4 that's how wars are won. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@davidcarothers3311]

Great content!! But if you're trying to hide Don't take your Noisy Dog!! 😄😄😎😎

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@gwolf7716]

I think I’ll be defending my ground until things cool off a bit. If the bodies of the first wave don’t deter the next wave of aggressors, I can be fairly confident I’m not dealing with an intelligent foe.

[@STOKERMATIC]

🥃

[@markhager8321]

Thanks. Staying Stoked. Lol

[@colectiv77]

Don't get caught...

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@bidenisdog8294]

This is dangerous advice for most ! I'm 28 years old and can run 5 miles sub 30 minutes with ease, drive a nail at 100 yards and have skills beyond most but I'm definetly not dragging my 3 year old or family through the woods because I want to be a Billy badass playing warzone immediately creating my family a bunch of glorified refugees in the type of situation your talking about. For all the realist out there start thinking about self sufficiency, homesteading, farming, learn trades and medical skills anything is better than taking this ignorant advice from a arrogant wannabe gi Joe.

[@STOKERMATIC]

While I will 2nd the trades till I’m blue in the face - I wonder what where or how you understood I was giving advice to head to the hills? Oh, and I agree - gotta watch out for the arrogant types. 👊

[@kopekrecon]

Dlaczego Twój film jest tłumaczony na język chiński czy rosyjski a nie tłumaczony na jakikolwiek język słowiański. Pozdrawiam z Polski 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@Unvaccinated100Percent]

😂😂😂😂 fantasy preppers displaying on KZbin. Nice job on revealing secrets. Just stay home and make your store bought prepackaged beef stew.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Stay STOKED

[@miked7666]

Nice kitbag

[@STOKERMATIC]

I’m digging it.

[@djsipp4743]

Make sure you use non-scented washing soap for yourself and your gear. AND ALSO MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS EVEN IF THEY'RE NONSCENTED BECAUSE NIGHT VISION AND THERMAL SCOPES CAN SPOT YOU FROM A GOOD DISTANCE. Stay frosty folks 🥷🏴‍☠️

[@mikelgeren149]

Move like bigfoot . 😜

[@STOKERMATIC]

☝️

[@dennisseverns4014]

They are not always that quiet, had one come walking through my camp one morning, not knowing I was there because of the way I had my hootch set up between a couple of Spruce trees. Sounded like someone walking in giant flip-flops. He was right beside my shelter when he realized I was there, then I think only because I rolled over to try to get a look at his feet as he was walking by. They do normally move pretty quiet when they know people are around, unless they are trying to scare the people off.

[@Z7d3nR4]

His name is Darrell.

[@dennisseverns4014]

@@Z7d3nR4 His name is TakaNiüün

[@strangleholdoutdoors]

yo help me out 👊

[@STOKERMATIC]

🥃

[@tfisher808]

Excellent