Solo Overnight with £100 'Pocket' Survival Kit in the Rain

[@TAOutdoors]

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[@BarneyMcD225]

Mate, you really need to do some simple illustrated pamphlet style booklets on how you set your camps up. Would fly off the shelf

[@clarencesmith2305]

I like that tarp you brought out to keep your "camera gear" dry, who makes it and how big is it?

[@rdj232]

@@clarencesmith2305 the tarp is a DD brand tarp, not sure the size.

[@Oxy_Cotton]

Here's an Idea! Put the kit in a water bottle, instead of a orange bag!

[@jaymeswheeler]

@@TAOutdoors I have really enjoyed this series. I'm glad that you compile the best bits of all of the meals to come up with something that we all might consider. However, I can't wait to see you cooking fresh fish with your dad again and something that makes me not feel bad for your stomach You're wonderful as always A great Shepherd and steward of the land

[@jaymeswheeler]

I like the idea of putting together three survival kits based on the ones you've tested 1. Altoids pocket tin always in your front pocket always. 2. Day hike or away from home for more than 10 hours fits in your cargo pocket. Always in your outing jacket always 3. Over 12 hours away from home slip in satchel or overnight bag. Always in pack and/or car alway All about the same size slightly growing each time. Ideally using the same size containers you tested That way, as you go out and just naturally add layers, you add survival kits the further you plan on going the more they will just be there More fish hooks, more needles, better strikers better whistles, tape added to surfaces, etc each one decked out to add to the next. I'd love to see your style. Ultimately three complete mini survival kits

[@b-beale1931]

I'd like to add to this list, a carry on travel bag one to live in your standard plane carry on bag that can go through airport security (no knife allowed etc)

[@jaymeswheeler]

@@b-beale1931 well called that is genius. but wait...There's more OK TA Outdoors, there's three stage mini survival ideas order all three and get the fourth airplane carry-on survival kit free.

[@TheSaneHatter]

That’s the classic “three tier” or “three layer” survival method already in use by the British military and other groups.

[@TheSaneHatter]

It’s not surprising that a respectable company like ESEE Would put together a kit with some reasonably good equipment, especially the knives that are their specialty. But the contents of the kit variable, one wonders if they should sell it as a kind of subscription, more like Bespoke Post: they simply send you new pieces of equipment as they’re rotated in and out, and you can customize it yourself.

[@loragunning5394]

Mike, maybe it's just me, but I would love to see how you organize all your camping gear wherever it is you store it at home, and maybe even given us a sort of inventory. You have SOOO many different stoves, tents, tarps, lamps, cordage, etc. I would find it fascinating to see how you organize it all (assuming, of course, that you do, hahaha) and perhaps walk us thru how you decide which item of gear you choose for the many different conditions in which you use it. I am horribly OCD when it comes to my own storage situations (hell, not just about storage!), so seeing how someone else keeps their gear organized would be very interesting to me.

[@phoenixstargazing]

That would be cool

[@keesjansen3027]

I have the same issue, a lot of gear! I personally have a large shelve that i bought from the magazine of a recently closed store that was relatively cheap. For my knives, firesteels, lights, binoculairs and other gear i nailed some rebar netting to my wall that i can hang it all from. It looks organised (and kinda cool😊). Its a bit of a diy job but i highly recommend it!

[@paulmarren7970]

I never comment on TA videos and i think i should. this chap has remained consistent to the spirit i mean in the way that i feel it should be shared. for that simple trait i say well done. the outdoors man theme has become a very trendy and gadget filled mire. simple practical and straight forward works best i believe. there thats my comment.

[@machematix]

I love seeing you setting up shelters, especially tying knots. I try learning but never remember... seeing you do them sort of makes it click. One reason I love this channel is you're the most "real" I've seen.

[@Hector-vx5yc]

Hi Mike! I’m really enjoying your survival episodes, I tried purchasing some items through your links and discovered that the UK Amazon doesn’t deliver to the USA. I was trying to support your channel, also, discovered that some of the survival gear from the UK can’t be found in the USA Amazon, anyway, my attempt was to show my grandson on how to use any gear and have fun with it. I love your channel and really enjoy when you’re working with your father, he’s awesome!! We enjoy watching you guys interact together!!👍🏽💯❤️ STRENGTH AND HONOR my friend, may you, your family and friends be well!! From Washington state 🇺🇸

[@kabul0607]

Something to try. Instead of blowing an air mattress by mouth… I use a 13 gallon garbage bag, one bottom corner cut. Secured to inflate valve with a rubber band or hair tie and push air in with the bag. It’s way faster and will save the mattress long term, less moisture inside

[@craig2795]

I still have my survival kit (tin) from when I was in. We weren’t issued them then, we were just taught to make our own and we kept them in tobacco’s tins, which was naturally reflective inside (signalling) Mine has a small tin in the tin which was just where I kept and made char cloth. Fero rod (knife always on me so not in tin), puri tabs for water, serrated blade, wire saw, small button compass, fishing wire (not a fishing kit as I found no use for it, I never have been a great fisherman so I accepted why go with one if I can’t catch one with a decent rod and reel ffs). It’s still got the needles but the threads gone now - I probably used it or lost it). I do notice that these days Survival Kits seem to be all about surviving in a location where as ours we made were all about stuff to help you get back home and not stay put. So in mine I kept a bit of local currency as well in the form of some notes in a bit of paper. I keep thinking I used to have a small pencil in there too at one point but it’s not in it any more if I did. When I first made it I also had a small glass lense from a canabalised scope. Lost that too along the way. Finally my tin was packed out with toilet paper. Mainly to stop any rattle but also the luxury element 😊. And none of that razor sharp paper stuff either the Army gave us in our ration packs, the nice soft stuff 😂, No I had no whistles or fancy stuff you see nowadays in these commercial versions. Mine was just to help give me the chance of getting back to my side of the lines if the proverbial finally hit the rotating blade thing.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

Ah yes…shiny bog roll… :)

[@Nord..]

I really love seeing winter camping videos. I live in Wyoming and the winters here can get down to negative -51 celsius, so it's always exciting to me to see survivalists like yourself go out into the elements (even if it's not necessarily -51 degrees lol)

[@michellezevenaar]

I'd love to see a survival kit for a family of 4. I always have my kids with me so that's something I'd need to consider in a kit.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

NO FISHING KIT?? Generally, the best quality kit you have shown so far. The striker/Ferro rod work champion!

[@mutantthegreat7963]

You should make your own survival kit Mike. I'm sure that you could put useful carefully selected items into a tin or pouch far better than any of these companies. The compass is good, but look at the size of it.. it's way OTT for a survival kit.

[@Sally-nse2]

Yes I agree

[@RichWoods23]

18:16 You don't need to fill the water bag and pour the contents into a jug to measure the bag's capacity. Unless Mike has unusually small or large hands, the flat bag looked to be about 10cm by 30cm, which would give a surface area (front and back) of 600 square centimetres. A litre is a 1000 cubic centimetres, so a one-litre cube measures 10cm on each side, and therefore has six 100 square centimetre faces. Hence the bag, even though it is cylindrical when full, is going to hold about one litre.

[@riuphane]

I've loved your videos, but this one more than most has really made me want to go camping. I grew up in Oregon, USA and this was so nostalgic and comforting. Thank you for this one.

[@TAOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Gravy00x13]

You should link up with the guys from @AllThe_Gear and show them how to really camp on a budget!

[@YesItsMeYaBoiMCnuggie]

Roasted

[@adamwickenden9133]

Yes! 😂

[@TAOutdoors]

Sounds like a good laugh. I’ll drop them a message 😂

[@93tiny08]

This is a great idea

[@davidaxman]

I can't wait!! 😂 ​@@TAOutdoors

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Mike, if the water purification tabs are chlorine, the taste should gas off some if you leave the bag open for awhile.

[@UberHypnotoad]

Fun fact, that roll-top baggie with the wire top is called a whirlpak because you can grab both sides of the top and spin the whole thing to seal it up. They are used in evidence collection so they are sterile before you open them. You can open them, add the sample and seal it without ever contaminating the interior. They just also happen to be awesome for survival kits.

[@PorcoWest]

Im so happy my evil algorithm brought me here. Mike your videos are amazing you make fine art. As someone who cannot get outside to the mountains much anymore due to illness this chanel warms this old soldiers soul. Diolch

[@nathanharris5197]

God Bless ya! I personally absolutely detest half shelters. We all know the wind shifts constantly. When it blows the fires heat away from the shelter and the chill creeps in, wakes me up, I get so mad I chew on tree stumps & boulders as pacifiers. I've hated it since we had to use half shelters in Army boot camp. Sucked donkey balls big time, especially in the snow.

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Totally. The only place a half shelter works is on youtube

[@robertr4193]

Looked like a very peaceful quite trip this time around. the thin line in the kit could be used for setting snares and traps but you are right it would have been nice to have had some fishing gear in the kit and it looked like there was space for some.

[@funky8431]

Another great video mate! As always love your vibe and these videos are just so chill and fun for someone who loves the outdoors to watch and learn after a long day. Thanks for a great one!

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Here comes a helicopter. Very handy in a survival situation! 😅

[@Mrtallguy76]

Reminds me of living behind RAF Benson - just as you’re heading to bed they get the Chinooks up in the air for night time circuits 😂

[@dustinwhitesell4860]

not only do I love these style of videos, I wish my buddy and I could camp with you. He showed me your channel...I don't think its worth $100 or thereabouts...if so, it needs to have more items of use in it. however whats there could help you survive for a few days and that may be all you need until you find rescue...either way...the best survival kit is training. BEFORE you go camping, and this is to anyone interested but hasnt done it or are still new. Read books, practice knots, have a basic list of items to survive on. aka light, strong knife, water collection system, paracord, waterproof boots, extra warm clothes if during the fall, pay attention to weather reports, learn to make a fire from many different methods, do all that before you go. Again, great video man! love your channel and work! if you wanna come camp in the US, shoot me an email or something, and we can get linked up. My buddy and I know of some gorgeous spots in VA, itd be a blast to have you with us. CHEERS!

[@steventooV1]

Excited to see the survival fishing demo in a future episode. Maybe another video you could do would be a self-built survival kit, instead of a budget kit pre-fabricated, what would you put in a self-built one?

[@spacekat8249]

Thank you for that very interesting serie if videos.....and also for the beautiful images of the swann family! Cheers from France

[@anthonyjones4305]

Really like the tarp setup, will be using that.

[@alistairj4851]

I think the biggest difference with this kit in comparison to the others, is that some of the items seem like they would have quite a long re-usability, such as the knife and the water bag. I really do look forward to your posts. Thanks for all the effort you put into them.

[@Mooseman2]

Another great survival kit video. I can't wait to see the one you make up yourself.

[@margaretgood580]

Magnificent views with those beautiful Swans 🦢 love this survival kit especially the little knife .. so much in this small bag for camping.. I want one..❤

[@WayneTheSeine]

Really enjoying this series. I love the tarp pitch....tons of room.

[@lindapotter5750]

Peaceful...as long as I'm warm and dry, I'm happy....

[@MoonyMystery]

Bless up, very peaceful video, very asmr with the rain tapping at the tarp.

[@alisonp3398]

I live on the coast of central New Jersey, US and kingfishers are one of my favorite birds! I’m not a birder, but I enjoy watching them dive into freshwater ponds to catch small fish. Interesting to learn that they are not as prevalent in your area as they are here. Only seen a kestrel once but they are epic looking. I’m enjoying this series you are doing and of course love watching your dad’s channel even though I’m not a fisherwoman 😁

[@ddraidex6842]

Still love the survival series and the scenery in this episode was fantastic. Great video keep up the good work.

[@matthewdrury7180]

Not seen doggy or dad for a while. Bring them back 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TAOutdoors]

Filming with Dad this week!

[@DimitriLambermont]

Another great video. My favourite bushcraft channel by far.

[@ADI121195]

I love the tarp setup I need to use this style for a shelter at some point. That stove is awesome like a mini fire pit be good for pine Forrest camps where you have to be careful of embers etc

[@matthewsbushcraft]

Beautiful scenery with one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great spot indeed Mike! Thanks for showing us! 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@ValhallaIronworks]

I make knives for my living, but I still carry a beat-up old ESEE Zancudo pocket knife as my daily carry. I got it probably 15 years ago, and it has been through hell and survived every bit of it with aplomb. They make a damn good knife, ESEE.

[@bigbasil1908]

I've bought a few penknives, stiletto flickknives, flip knives from China and they are all decent quality. They are all good enough.

[@greenknight4220]

Great footage Mike, I’m loving this series

[@johnywalker5186]

I've bought 36 pieces of tiny lights for about 4 pounds on Ali (not these for balloons) each one gives light for a few hours. Now I have 5 pieces in each backpack, 5 pieces in survival pouch, a few stacked in cabinets and drawers ready for power outage. NiCd batteries last for years...

[@mmuussee100]

looking forward to seeing the fishing kit been used

[@ithrins3547]

I envy you for being at this lake... I would love to be at such a lake...

[@davidjacobs828]

There was room for an sak with a saw ,awl etc.etc.etc ...so BAD KNIFE CHOICE . Really impressive whirlpak water bag ,really excellent compass and signal mirror . I would prefer a plastic whistle as metal ones are bad at sub zero temp..... For £100 .00 Basically DAYLIGHT ROBBERY . .... GREAT video as usual...

[@MrWalko]

That's a great kit. I'd rather have a handful of good quality bits of gear over some of the extra bits that you wouldn't need short term. If your goal is to carry something that can get you through 24-48 hours and then get rescued, it's fantastic. Fishing and procuring food is not a big priority until you're lost over a week. Short term, protection from the elements and safe water are your priorities.

[@TheRubenkj]

I hope you enjoy making this kind of videos, if not just stop. There are so many other people/channels doing just this kind of survival kit tests. But I really find this kind of videos entertaining, not as much as the old school bushcraft videos. And the builds was so cool to watch. And the ww inspired ones. One idea, give one of the survival fishing kits to your dad, if he can’t get a fish with that it’s not worth having. I mean he uses old locks and random things he finds in the garage 😂and still gets more fish than I ever do.

[@JoeCincotta307]

Quality videos, as always. Huge fan from Long Island, New York!

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers!

[@adrian_b]

Really enjoying this series mate 👍👌 Making Tuesdays Great Again 🎉

[@emilemarcotte2782]

Another nice video! And those swans are gorgeous 😍🦢

[@paulharding1621]

Adirondack style shelter, my usual go to on my not so frequent overnights. Used my 3.5x3.5 DD last weekend with a raised bed underneath. Gasefier stove is great I have one but they do need constant fuel addition.

[@chasdart7298]

Very handy that you "found" a short cut log suitable for pounding tentpegs, etc.

[@funker419]

Hi Mike, I’m really enjoying this survival kit series. I think you found your niche.

[@umollerstrom]

Really liked the tarp set up! 👍

[@kingrafa3938]

Another great video Mike!

[@robertlee8400]

The best survival kit is the one you build yourself .

[@freddyoutdoors]

Really good watching really enjoyed watching these I cant wait for the next one

[@cornbeef]

Personally, I would disagree about the torch. Firstly, you should have your own torch separate from the kit and if you lost it on the way, I'd be surprised you hadn't lost this kit as well. Secondly, in a survival situation, night time is not the time to be foraging or doing anything away from camp. In the darkness lurks dangers. Stay at camp, conentrate on sleep and conserving energy and at first light, start the foraging. That's my view anyway. Nice little kit though! I agree about the fishing hook and line for sure.

[@FabulousWanderers]

Absolutely love you & your Dad's channels. Fantastic KZbin content. Could you please do a knot tying video especially for Tarp securement with slowmo, would really appreciate that. Thanks 🌟🌟🧡👍

[@harrywright5705]

I saw that setup and was hooked 👍

[@eugbrat]

We need some more build videos with you and your dad 👌

[@evillabrador1]

That kit in a mini mess tin would be a good thing to have with you .

[@petewatson9866]

That’s one beautiful place to camp

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Quality my fail I would honestly put together before buying that kit Mike, that way I could pop in one of those pen rods and tiny reels, one of them small lights and lots more for 100 quid, nice to see you doing these though as you get an idea of what to put in your own personal kit, and see if we come up with a similar kit as yourself, Good game this now check and make sure Smith is behaving himself, sorry Grahame I just couldn't help myself. Jim from Scotland, remember TA Fishing such a good channel as well as Mikes.

[@JeMeSouvienPu]

Love the content Mike, love your channel big time

[@ArielleViking]

Such a great review of this kit. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@samal1244]

Y'know what's fun about those whirl-pak bags? If you buy a pack of them, there's a note on the pack saying "Warning This product can expose you to chemicals including Aniline, which is know to the State of California to cause cancer.", but when people buy a pack, split it up and sell it in survival packs, they often forget to pass that info on to the end user.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Everything causes cancer in California

[@jerryadams6799]

well on the bright side California (probably) issues carcinogen warnings on normal atmospheric gases. Their cancer warnings are usually (but not always) a big steaming load of crap or based on very unrealistic consumption quantities. Warning: if you eat 400 metric tons of this substance at a single setting 5 out of 350 million of you might grow an extra eyeball on your forehead. Europe isn't any better; they ban Concord grape products as a potential carcinogen. similar unrealistic consumption quantity issues and coincidentally because people make wine and other competitive products out of it. things which in a very minor way might cut into European wine making and other industries.

[@mattnash2158]

Nothing beats ESEE imo.

[@anthonywood7420]

Do you remember with the early signal mirrors complicated instructions of with the reflective back of the mirror trying to get the dot of light on your face from through the sighting hole to line up with the hole while also viewing the target? Who came up with view the target through the hole, fork your fingers on either side of the target, flash sunlight on your fingers. Genius.

[@stephanygates6491]

Nice rhythm in the opeining!

[@alpetterson9452]

Plus you can stand that water bag up on the ground. Not so easy with a c.o.n d.o.m. Great video. I live in the UK and judging from the day long rain I' guessing you filmed on Saturday.

[@hansesselink9386]

Looking forward to your own survival kit.

[@stuartmccloud307]

Awesome vid as always Mike. Definitely needs a button light or similar though, as you suggested.

[@m1ddleagemadness]

Try lighting a hexy block with those matches ;) Great video!

[@jaynesierakowska3120]

What will happen?

[@fraukeschmidt8364]

Nice demo of the prusik hitch there.

[@kevjames4236]

Nice too see this one after the last video 💯

[@steveoutdoorsuk1788]

Man, I just love this channel! 👍👍

[@stoicprepper]

Love the tarp setup

[@10MBUK]

Looks a lovely place

[@Mr.Fish-123]

a coment for algorithm

[@samuelcox5495]

I back that

[@ailinofaolin8897]

The algorithm God's are happy.

[@BartBuzz]

This was the best survival kit video yet. Very nice camping venue. I do think you'll be able to assemble a better and less expensive survival kit. $125 for what was in that kit seemed a bit high.

[@andreahall6007]

Really enjoying these thanks for sharing

[@jozefkovac6858]

Good video. Nicely done!

[@alunjones9153]

Great video simple set up u don't need a lot 2 get out there!! I'm looking 4ward 2 next week goin on my 1st ever camp with the Cubs watching u MDM adventures The midweek escape artist Sb wilder and Kent Survival inspire me to use my tent and others Christmas do a Christmas camp staying in a Cabin with heating and electric and a microwave and fridge Christmas eve day and boxing day all by myself check out on the 27th!!

[@chezzmalachi2478]

Excelente vídeo Hermano!

[@Christiskingthankyou]

Here from andy"s channel. Kent survival👌🏼👍🏼

[@lindapotter5750]

Just in time!!😊

[@TCK71]

Brilliant video series. Thanks. 🙏🏻

[@TE-ph4il]

Hi Mike. I've just stumbled across your channel, really enjoying your videos.

[@TAOutdoors]

Welcome aboard!

[@Smithy6996]

Comment for the algorithms… also cool pants 👍

[@tomconway8881]

Enjoyable video. Thanks

[@KirkCoffee]

I remember when you build a log cabinet with your dad Barbados a good 100% good

[@timw41]

Enjoying these videos. 👍👍

[@quintpeters-um2eq]

i love your video's man keep it up

[@flexa41]

Enjoyed the watch. Thanks

[@gkeyman565]

Nice knife but that test area is probably not the best place incase you slip, all those nice large veins! great video, have a great day

[@inregionecaecorum]

There is not much call for a survival kit in the UK, but the fun does come in making up your own. Multiple ways to make up fire is always an asset. What do you think of the small BCB compass or better still the miniature Silva Ranger SL? And if you are going to pack a decent sized folding knife, an SAK farmer will be better than that Esee own brand knife there with the added bonus that it will always be street legal in most situations.

[@Slikx666]

I'm still waiting for someone camping under a tarp to wake up with some form of wildlife with them. Just imagine waking up and there's a deer snuggling up with you. 😄

[@asmith7876]

I've used a tarp and hammock for decades, never had a problem.

[@Yaaqov777]

I'm in America, we we're at Land between the lakes in western KY a few weeks ago. Using only a DD 3x3 tarp with a micro cot. Woke up every morning with deer right outside. My American Eskimo dog would go out and lick one of the doe's noses . One still had some spots on her. That one wanted to play with my dog every morning. After the first morning, I asked park about this. Personal said it's quite common for people to buy this horse sweet feed they sell in their store to spread out in your camp spot. So, after that, I would throw out about a pound of feed every morning.

[@asmith7876]

@@Yaaqov777 I can't believe they allow the feeding of wildlife! I camp in Kentucky in the Red River Gorge, and although there are critters including the potential for bears, I've never had an issue.

[@ethanrakow1454]

This is probably a stupid question, but at about 2:20 in the video when the ridgeline is being put up, what is that method call with looping the rope and putting a stick through it? Also what is it's purpose?