The Scout Survival Kit

[@sambacklund1101]

I'm looking at the ESEE-5 and ESEE-6, correct me if I'm wrong but the ESEE-6 is actually the larger of the two while you say that the it is more practical than the ESEE-5. I'm just wondering if you misspoke or if I'm missing something? Were you referring to weight and blade thickness rather than blade length?

[@SignedSign]

toss in a paper coffee filter to pre filter course particles, bugs etc from the water before purifying it, takes no space at all and weight almost nothing and can be used several times.

[@OnPointPreparedness]

SignedSign Thanks for sharing and adding tips!

[@MrsCDezoma]

:--)

[@southshelby02]

SignedSign Great idea! Have added to my bags.

[@allaspects1749]

SignedSign I have a sawyer mini filter. They are rated to 0.1 micron absolute, weigh 2 ounces, and filters up to 100,000 gallons (or 378 500 liters). They cost about $22. You don't have to wait to drink, it doesn't taste like chemicals and you can drink straight from the source or a container. If you don't have a container steri-tabs are useless. He says he'd use his shelter - what if you need that set up to not go down with hypothermia. They are also notoriously thin and rip easily. Once again the Sawyer comes with a fold up water bottle that takes up virtually no space. In this case you could put the Mylar shelter inside a large zip lock bag and there you go ;-) I don't understand why he'd have the pouch protruding off the knife rather than just have it separate on his belt? I can also see that pen getting broken, clogged with dirt or even ripped off going through foliage etc. Space is taken up in the pouch by kit that could easily go in your pockets - pen, notebook, flash light and compass. I have a small, slimline pouch on my knife for a sharpening stone. It has a ferro rod on the side. In a pouch, not much larger than the one he has on the knife I have a comprehensive survival tin covering on far more than what is in the pouch on the video (signalling, medical, mini-multi-tool, mini compass and light, fishing etc as well as fire). In the same pouch is 20 yards of 550 cord, a sling shot rubber, a panel marker and a sawyer filter with fold-up container. Of course the third item on my belt after sheath knife and survival pouch is a 40oz steel water bottle with steel cup. Like I said above a folder, torch, compass, pen/notebook are in my pockets. Anything is better than nothing but I see better use of a pouch. You can carry far more in a similar sized pouch (mine was a Max M1 but it was too thick so I changed to a more streamlined standard molle utility zip pouch. It is a little taller but not as thick) and is more ergonomic than what is - or more importantly what isn't - in this kit.

[@SignedSign]

***** its a small survival pack, used if you loose the rest of your pack, and in your regular pack is where you would be carry a proper water filtration unit, this kit is for when you loose your regular pack and have to rely on a small kit that you always carry on your person at all times, and due to the fact that it has to be small and lightweight there is no room for a water filter unit, but you have to rely on more primitive methods, like pre filter water with a paper coffee filter and then boil it in a folded aluminum foil or simular, its lightweight and takes no room at all so you can always carry it at all times if you ever need to use it. Aka its a survival pack and not a go camping pack. Personally in my regular pack I got a small lightweight water distillation unit combined with a stainless bottle that even can purify salty sea water to drinkable water (living in the archipelago that's what I personally need as most of the time sea water is the only water source as the puddles on the islands usually are murky and stinky), but that is also for a regular pack and not for a tiny survival pack. Best thing with a water distillation unit is that not only does it filter out particles including salt and all germs and viruses etc, but it also remove / reduce chemicals and even removes radioactivity from the water. Downer is that it also removes all minerals and vitamins from the water, but that doesn't matter much seen as water only gives us about 5% of what we need, the rest comes from the food we eat, so those 5% we can be without

[@dt9094]

Congratulations on the boy. Make no apologies . Thanks for the vid

[@yourmindvstheworld5807]

Dennis Thompson, yes. Everything we do should be for our posterity, as everything I do is for my daughter.

[@ubb4me]

You should add a whistle. Very small and fits in with the intent of this bag.

[@brettlaw920]

There is one in the Smith's sharpener.

[@bruceg.6282]

And a good flashlight

[@missourigal333]

congrats on the birth of your new baby

[@singin8324]

i have to agree with you mike MCQ is one of the best and humblist in the business

[@thecaptain6994]

Good job man. Some aluminum foil is a nice addition.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

Just a few small observations, If you replaced the three wet fires with three tinder quick's you would save space and be more streamlined, also, if you lost the he3ad lamp and moved to for example a fenix flashlight that runs off a single AA Battery you would also save some space, also switching to a fire steel rod ie light my fire arm edition, you would save some space in your kit, just because I have been working to lighten my loads, I am sure that is something everyone wants to do.

[@richpowell2553]

Congrats on point on you new baby. Hope mom and baby are both doing well.

[@donohoe71]

congratulations on the birth of your child. Blessings be with you all.

[@ivanhita4726]

Heavy duty foil can be ur means of holding water

[@MrMadhouse70]

I dont say whats wrong or right but why attach the pouch on the knife?? why dont carry the knife on one side of the hip and the pouch on the other side. Or next to each other on the belt.

[@jackfernandez3021]

Great kit I use two sided Velcro to attach pouches it works well and allows for the module feature you spoke of.

[@hoosierarcher]

Might I suggest a folded up 1 quart zip top freezer bag for a water container.

[@neilsdahlberg1323]

+hoosierarcher might I suggest the gallon size...

[@neilsdahlberg1323]

+Sigkim Obama wouldn't like that...

[@timothyripley4175]

@Sigkim lol I like your thoughts! Hi from Phoenix

[@timothyripley4175]

@Sigkim lmao, have fun with buddy, I like the one In Peoria

[@iiamkn1ght121]

I just wanna GO Ahead and learn some outdoor Survival skills..

[@mytuber81]

I've been watching Mike @ MCQBushcraft for a little while now, he is such a respectable dude. He is thoughtful and very informative, very smart too. I'm not even a bushcraft enthusiast and I like watching his vids b/c I like absorbing all the information if I were in that situation. Anyone who's into bushcraft should sub his vids.

[@johnwongtw1]

totally agree!

[@YrielRazik]

+mytuber81 MCQBushcraft is fantastic, the guy is great and very knowledgeable

[@dixy2k]

I'm also trying to decide between the Esee 5 and 6. Thanks.

[@OnPointPreparedness]

D. Alex Oprea I would really suggest the 6. It's a decently big knife and has good weight for bushcraft use. The 5 is intriguing as all guys want a big badass knife, but I think its too heavy to be practical for common outdoorsman activities.

[@woodlandsnorth]

Nice kit. I have a smaller kit but im struggling which knife to include.

[@TheLawOnPrepping]

Congrats on the addition to your family. ESEE-5 I have the ESEE-5 and I highly recommend it. I've taken it on many trips including backpacking through Alaska. My friend has the ESEE-6 which is also a great knife, it's longer so it splits big wood better but it's thinner so mine splits stubborn wood better. Not certain there is a clear winner but the ESEE-5 is a very valid option. Headlamp A great option for size is the Petzl eLite. I carry these in my similar kit and find them plenty good enough for the role and they take much less space...

[@raymondstrunk4770]

for those who don't like bic lighters in the cold, try rubbing it in your hands for a minute before striking. You'll get all the pressure you need.

[@pappy451]

+Raymond Strunk or just keep it in your pocket next to your body.

[@yourmindvstheworld5807]

Raymond Strunk, all the smokers thank you, from the bottom of their lung.

[@ryderschnack7263]

This is definitely the best scout kit I've seen. Not everyone has the same survival needs so I don't agree with one or two things but still awesome video. By the way, congratulations

[@vincentblalock2781]

Carry your Bic close to body like shirt pocket. Warmth. And yes whistle is great. Injury or other vary fatigued you should still able to get some signal out. Some whistles required very little breath. Yelling will blow out your voice. Whistles do not.

[@alvinruble6939]

the water purification tabs are really good for no less than 32 oz. containers usually so be careful.

[@rockbottomtincan3295]

MCQ = instant credibility.

[@chrisiman3451]

To be honest, this kit is quite good. The only item I'd suggest as an addition would be a collapsible/plastic 1- liter container for use as a water container. Other than this single item, your kit is ideal. Low weight. The knife is fine. But you'd never want to use your mylar sheeting unless absolutely necessary. It can be a matter of life and death in both frigid and desert environments.

[@MrWmburr7]

Thanks to you and Mike for the idea for this kit. I made one similar to it for my ESEE-6. Great video!

[@jakes9255]

Whirlpak water collection bags from amazon. Fold down really small, come in all different sizes, designed specifically for holding and transporting liquids.

[@GamerWilliz]

Just wondering if you would suggest putting a whistle in this to signal with noise instead of just the signal mirror.

[@richardwilliams4910]

enjoyed the presentation, motivated me to rearrange some of my stuff, and congratulations on the new addition, better get another kit together!

[@generalredneck6998]

Really like the concept here, nice combo of the knife w/ pouch.

[@TedsOutdoors]

Cool video. I use the same concept but just not on my knife sheath. Thanks

[@rickd248]

Congratulations!! I hope all is well!

[@bugoutbuds8744]

having trouble finding the clips used to attach the pouch. Mind linking them?

[@craigdumas8152]

Congratulations to you and your family

[@filipakerman9776]

you know i did a similiar one, as a primary BOB ( because im a minimalist ) but one thing i always wanted when i was out was something to boil in. So i made a new one with the pouch made out of stainless steel so i could cook in it. Works really nice

[@MrsCDezoma]

Tanx

[@petrollgriffinsaysphuckyou7835]

I got the same stuff as you but I don't have that cheat sheet for the compass and I need one. so where can I find that cheat sheet?

[@ianpleake6682]

if i may id suggest putting in a plastic ziplock bag. because u could use it for water transport and cleaning if your emergency blanket is in use. also it is sealable and can fold up. enjoyable vid thx

[@jdv316]

nice video I have a lot of the same kinda items in my pocket kit but I have added a zip lock bag with graduation marks on it .... Good video

[@joshuatichota5046]

If I may ask, how much was the surplus belt? I want to get one that was what the Navy used, ever since I got really hooked on the show McHale's Navy I wanted one of those kind of belts.

[@asafc5250]

What about the frontier water straw that could be small enough

[@moraana582012]

congratulations on the birth of your baby boy.

[@opchicken4564]

What does the writing on your arm means on 7:30

[@harrywithers2121]

never give up

[@Rick1dat]

I have a small compact kit smaller than yours. But I think your right with the knife esee 6 for the money its pretty darn good. Have used knifes but I like this if I did have to bug for a long period of time. Have split wood and copped wood, feathered with it and then cut paper with Esee 6. I like the weight how it feels in the hand. Yes it cost more then some more than ka-bar but what I have read and for sure everything you read here is true, that the blade is heated treated the best you can get it. 1095 is pretty good. Good vid and may just get a little bit bigger pouch.

[@Mrcardexpert]

What's the name of the pouch again please, looks like a maxpedition m1 or m2?

[@OnPointPreparedness]

***** Here it is www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DRLISW?ie=UTF8&creativeASIN=B001DRLISW&tag=onpoinprep-20

[@paullesieur147]

+Scott's outdoor adventures There are a lot of components to survival. One resource I discovered that successfully combines these is the Survivor Crusher System (check it out on google) without a doubt the most incredible survival website i've seen. look at the incredible free video.

[@mateklaric9936]

I have spent months studying prepping and discovered a fantastic resource at Survivor Crusher System (google it if you are interested)

[@angiedoe]

Gg. Fight

[@LeSadW666]

I think you can buy certain pieces of webbing that would be perfect for this sort of thing. One that has a sheath and a compartment!

[@leonardo1480]

when your out backpacking, overnighter etc what would you say is the best 2 way radio is best for use in the field?

[@8triagrammer]

After way too many hours of research I went with the Esee 5, mainly because it's 1/4" thick and less likely to snap, especially in cold weather. I think the Kabar equivalent or any other 1/4" thick would probably work just as well, but damn that Esee warranty... heheh

[@lilsteve68]

congrats on your new baby

[@quadrapodacone]

Where did you get the canteen?

[@snlters]

Cool and very decent kit! And best of all, Never Quit right arm

[@HBC258]

Nice kit. I have a Esee 6 and the Esee 4, I really like both of them.

[@LadyTSurvival]

congratulations on the little one !!

[@christie950]

Fave knife for outdoors🙌

[@knuckles7592]

What kind of backpack is that

[@ricetune]

Please consider a zip lock bag for water collection and a coffee filter. You can even cut the coffee filter down to a smaller size.

[@charlietaroni1345]

What is the pouch called?

[@Area51queue]

Without taking up much more space, I think you could wind a bit of wire around the handle of the knife and tuck in a piece of alfoil for a pot and cup.

[@chiefwower4860]

The only thing I would add is a bandana

[@chiefwower4860]

And a plastic bag for the water

[@zBMatt]

Chief Wower id rather have a metal canteen so after the tablets run out I can boil water

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

First, congrats on the addition to your family. Second, this is a nice little kit, but I do have a few suggestions for possible additions to the kit. I understand that you have a separate med kit, but if you were to include a small packet of anti-biotic ointment (which is also a fire accellerant) and some duct tape you would be covered for any fair-sized cuts. The tape also has a million other uses. You could add some dental floss which is extremely strong and also has a ton of uses. These items are all very small and weigh practically nothing. I think it would give you a bunch more functionality pretty easily. Just my 2 cents. Thanks for the upload. Peace.

[@richardmurphy9006]

Congratulations World needs more like you and yours

[@MakeItTSz]

MCQ is great I have to agree. Good video, thanks.

[@elvis3571]

does ''shooting azimuth'' mean bearing??

[@vincentblalock2781]

Careful some milar blankets the sliversh coating can come off. Slept in a few and came out looking like the tin man. Orange sometimes do also.

[@highvt]

congrats on the baby

[@seandognevius4873]

That kit reminds me of the inventions coming from boyscouts in the late 60's and early 70's made from small camera cases and binocular cases and canteen sets and fishing rod travel tubes sound vaguely familiar?

[@robbabcock_]

Have you had good luck with WetFire? I've opened one several times to find it dead/not usable. They don't seem to be very robust. I don't know if the chemicals inside are volatile or the packaging not robust enough but I'll never trust my life to the stuff. I'm not sure if you've actually used the cheap survival blanket or just carried it, but in my experience they don't do much. It will keep you dry, work as a ground cloth, etc. But not too practical for warmth. Cool kit though. I like that Maxpedition Anemone pack!

[@OnPointPreparedness]

Rob Babcock I've had my wetfire's for 6 months and have tried them out periodically. Never had a problem. Might be a bad batch that you got. For the survival blanket, it is used as you say: rain/wind shelter, heat reflection for more fire warmth, and a ground cloth. Definitely will not keep you warm unless you have added insulation.

[@siddasloth2370]

+Rob Babcock To check if the WetFires are still good, push on packing lightly. If there is some air trapped in the bag then they should still be good

[@milandincic7652]

+Rob Babcock the best success that I have ever had was by using the Survivor Crusher System (i found it on google) definately the no.1 preppers i've tried.

[@tinkynex20]

I would add an oven roasting bag or a zip lock bag at least they don't take up any room and an oven bag marked at 10cm is generally 1 litre or 2 and a bit pints so that would work for the aqua pur tabs

[@aSnackMachine1]

where did you get the compass navigation reference cards?

[@OnPointPreparedness]

aSnackMachine1 Glad that you asked. There is a 4 part navigation training series on my website that has the cards. I forget which of the 4 sessions, but they are in there. www.onpointpreparedness.net/the-definitive-land-navigation-training-material/

[@nmr6988]

Congratulations on your new family member!

[@Europium]

How much cost roughly?

[@arctodussimus6198]

ESEE 6 is a good choice. But I would prefer putting the pouch on my belt instead of the knife sheath. Only thing attached to the sheath would be a ferro rod. Plus IMHO, I would put the water purification tablets in the pouch of my canteen cover and put a small filter straw in this kit.

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

Totally off topic. What kind of ham set up is that? Great video by the way!

[@dlysele]

Anyone wondering what the Chinese/Japanese letters on his right arm - it says "Never give up"

[@leonardedwards1151]

+dlysele Thanks, I was wondering.

[@ronaldfox365]

+dlysele Huge difference between Chinese and Japanese. The tattoo artist didn't know either language, it is not decipherable.

[@dlysele]

Ronald Fox That is Kanji in Japanese, it is a form of alphabets borrowed from the Chinese Hanzi. It is literally the same meaning in the letters on the arm.

[@pendejo6466]

No, it says "shrimp fried rice."

[@thedamnyankee1]

Do you use that 857?

[@renatomedeiros7934]

Olá amigo, sou do Brazil, muito bom esse kit, poderia me informar onde encontro essa bag ?

[@siddjones1035]

"Fast Mover" setups are what I landed on as an aspiring master survivalist. i my bob, gobag, inch bag is the same. Weighs maybe 11 lbs? this setups been nice so far. posting a breakdown on my channel soon.

[@dennisjpoleyjr8713]

Cool vid. You don't have a knife in your kit, you have a kit on your knife!

[@usystoner]

Good concepts and I like the idea of having a small kit outside of the pack but I see a few holes if you actually have to use it. Using your mylar blanket as your primary water container carries a lot of risk. The plastic mylar is very thin and will rip easily leaving you without a shelter or container. Put your whole kit in a gallon ziplock and it will keep your tinder dry and offer a more mobile and reliable water container. For sharpening, you can use the eze-lap sharpener and save a lot of space, or if you frequent ares with a lot of shale or similar sedimentary rock, learn to use a smooth river stone to touch up your blade. The tikka is not a waterproof headlamp so protecting it from rain would also be a good idea. If you know how to use your compass and you're comfortable with it it may be a valuable tool for you. Congrats on the new addition to your family. I hope you and your new son get a chance to go out and try out the parts of your kit and see what works specifically for you in the areas you explore.

[@Luke-nm4fw]

Nice video, really helpful. Just a couple suggestions. 1: a whistle (Self explanatory) 2: a clear, small ziplock type bag to carry water in, rather than a survival blanket and takes no room at all

[@OnPointPreparedness]

Luke 7154 Thanks for the comment. Actually, I did add a ziplock bag to the kit. I still have my emergency blanket for shelter, but can also use the blanket as a rain catch to feed into the zip lock bag. Good tips!

[@ronr.53400]

.. i have seen your videos somewhere before, .. always good info with brief descript info,, i myself am not a prepper. but i have recently made a b.o.b. .. and i realized how to make several "kits" from it in case i have to move, scramble or leave the bulk .. anyway, take care man , peace

[@otislawson256]

Just re watching this years later . By the way I find the mini bic are way better you can fit 2 and u won't run into the low pressure problems in winter or low gas as much or at all

[@winnersedgeinternational3642]

I have a few huge baloons and a muslon bag for food collection and to hold watrr baloonsbwhich double for floats

[@butchie2752]

My only suggestion of another small item is a loud whistle. Would be helpful if people were looking for you. Nice vid. I thought your comments about the modular setup were helpful.

[@MrSheepmaster]

Congratulations!

[@dennisjoiner3717]

Greetings, I see you or someone where you were filming is a Ham Radio operator. N9XFX here. What Bands and Modes do you work? Enjoyed the video as well.

[@Joe.Rogan.]

True Fact: 99.998% of people who prepare for a survival situation will never be put in one.

[@OnPointPreparedness]

PlacidDream Roughly the same can be said for those that buy home insurance. If you're the unfortunate on caught without it, you're screwed.

[@Joe.Rogan.]

Roughly? not even close..

[@OnPointPreparedness]

If you want to head into the wilderness without a knife, compass and other appropriate gear, be my guest. My sane viewers do not want to get caught unprepared.

[@ApocalypticBlades]

True fact: 100% of people who don't have one of these when they need it will wish they did

[@krazman22]

That's a nice set up! I would suggest a few other add ons; some travel style duct tape or DIY rolled up duct tape, trip wire or snare wire, and some folded aluminum foil. They all weigh virtually nothing and take up no room!

[@OnPointPreparedness]

Tyson Burk Thanks for your comment. Those are definitely good adds and I'll see where I can fit them into the kit. One other thing I added since I did the video - two ziplock bags condensed and wrapped with a rubber band. I can use these to collect water and use the iodine tablets to sterilize. This way, my emergency blanket is freed up for shelter. It also allows me to use my emergency blanket to collect rainwater and divert it into the zip lock bags.

[@snakrut]

What! No whistle?

[@bruceg.6282]

When I was a Boy Scout, we used all U.S. Army surplus gear. We had a hatchet to drive tent stakes, a pocket knive, a mess kit, canteen, and now I suppose they take condoms and Tampax for their tentmates.

[@bruceg.6282]

@Moe Szyslak all I'm saying is that girls can now be Boy Scouts so I imagine there will be hanky panky among the troops. Back in the early 60's there wasn't much of that stuff going on.

[@daletsai824734]

絕不放棄, yeah, never give up !!!!

[@smithy2k13]

Wat was the pack called on the knife please

[@OnPointPreparedness]

smithy2k13 Maxpedition Anenome www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/ANEMONE-p170.htm

[@Martyntd5]

On Point Preparedness Ane*m*o*n*e, not anenome. It's named after the sea creature.

[@Martyntd5]

Ooh, the anti-spelling-police-police have arrived too. Let the battle commence! ;)

[@rmello381]

Since we're on the subject he pronounced esse wrong it's not. "e" "say" it's " S" "E"

[@MasterCrafter930]

you have water purifiers but not a container? how about adding one of those sawyer water roll up bottles edit-spelling

[@echosquest]

This is awesome, where in the world do people go to just be out in the woods or mts only thing i can think of is National parks but that seems cheap too me for some reason. Awesome concept on the scout pack.

[@05Rudey]

It's a nice kit, a little bulky if you keep it as a unit, what I carry as a backup while out and about is slightly wider pouch yet flatter pouch (Highlander belt pouch from Ebay ), which I carry a couple of silver blankets, thick orange bin liner, a small foldaway hooded poncho, a sheet of tin foil, a couple of sandwich bags, a bandana, wire saw, whistle and compass combo, fire-steel with a bit of fat wood, some other tinder like cotton wool balls, a couple of blocks of hexamine, and a AAA Maglite. If everything is folded flat, the pouch sits nicely on the flat of my back very comfortably, also on my belt I carry a multi-tool pouch with my Leatherman sidekick, or a Swiss army knife, the last pouch is a small TAS fold away MOLLE dump pouch with a folded up 500ml plastic water bottle inside, folded away it's so small and compact, that I forget it's there, once I have found a water source the pouch unfolds for the full water bottle. I did use to carry a full on plastic water bottle with nesting cup on my belt but it got in the way. My belt is made out of 5-50 para cord, as well is my watch strap with a para cord bangle on the other wrist, more than enough para cord to construct a simple A-Frame if I do infact find myself in a situation without my pack.

[@asafc5250]

Also rather than putting in a military compass (which takes up a lot of space in the pouch itself) put in a silva compass so you can put in 1 litre bag to collect water rather than using a survival blanket. also what about first aid. I would put some band aids and some antiseptic whips. furthermore put in some duct tape. Seems logical to me

[@ericathompsen8110]

Just an idea but a very simple tool that doesn't take a partly any space would be a plastic Ziploc bag you could use to hold water and then throw your tablets in just a thought.

[@charlietaroni1345]

Well done with your second

[@maxartone1]

A sterling knife sharpener would be a good addition to your kit

[@highfivefrank6472]

Yeah

[@christopherellis2663]

range finding D=dS/s Distance equals apparent distance times Size divided by apparent size

[@eliasobermeier259]

i woud also but a plasic bag into to tranport water