3 Bad Habits That Unnecessarily Puts You in Survival Situations

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On this episode, FieldCraft's very own Austin Lester, goes over 3 common habits that unnecessarily throws people into survival scenarios. Training for worst case scenarios is important, but if you can prevent it from even getting to that point, wouldn't you?
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[@haroldgoldback7199]

For those who are inclined to add redundant communications tools, get an amateur radio, particularly a handi-talkie with APRS capabilities. A handi-talkie is a valuable alternative to other methods of communications. The feature known as APRS is the Automatic Packet Reporting System. It will report your location, direction, altitude frequently, which will enable others to find you when lost and you have no cell service. Redundancy!

[@rangerjay7971]

Your pack should be a living process, if you have a pack filled and never open it, you're behind the ball already. You should have that bag open and have a list of what's in it. If the pack is ready for a trip in the summer and its January? You're going to be miserable. it's best to change out the light in your pack, the battery in your optics and the smoke detector at the same time. I was a scout master for years, 2 is 1, 1 is none. Just carry a lighter, matches and a 3rd option just for shits and giggles. Carry socks and underwear in your pack with the toilet paper, I use a dry bag and a mesh bag, old socks come off and go in the mesh bag, Tp and underwear stay in the dry bag. I hang the mesh bag outside the pack. Who wants their pack smelling like funky socks. It's easy boys and girls, I work in a outdoor environment and it's been a valuable practice for years.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Terrific info. Another thing related to #3 is not be married to a plan. Knowing when to bail is key, especially when others are involved. On a routine winter backpacking trip in the Smokies a buddy stepped in a creek (why?) and didn't have backup socks. We hooked him up with dry socks, but given the freezing temperatures and blowing snow, his boots were still frozen. It wasn't a big deal to walk four or five miles out, but if we'd continued it might have been a problem. It stunk to cut the jaunt short, but that beat the alternative.

[@matthewserkert4401]

P.A.C.E. primary plan, alternative plan, contingency plan, emergency plan

[@jeffmcgovern5674]

For number 3, texting a photo of your group before you go could be helpful because your trusted contacts will have what you are wearing (assuming you don't change to something different)

[@davefs9441]

Yup! I even send a quick pic of where my vehicle is parked near the trailhead as an easy reference for those that may need.

[@gabekenton3275]

I carry a garmin satellite communicator with me these days. I go to pretty remote areas when I go into the back country and you just never know.

[@overhead18]

All of this was good stuff. Satellite communication devices like InReach or the like can be a life saver. I spend lots of time near a national forest that includes lots of trails, the way people get lost and the things they do or don't do once lost never cease to amaze me. Losing shoes, losing packs, forgetting where their mobile phone is, ,walking 10 feet off a major trail and not finding it again, etc. I know of a person that was "lost" on a major trail on the east coast in the National forest because they sat down for a rest, wandered away from their boots and pack (which they took off to rest) to go to the bathroom and could not find the trail, their boots or their pack again and spent a very unpleasant night without shoes, food or shelter until searchers found them 300 yards off the trail the next day. Weird stuff happens. Keep the device or the gear mentioned in this video on your person at all times, don't put it down and go do anything ;)

[@wc153221]

If I ever go on an extended trip again I will buy or rent a satellite phone even if I’m traveling by car. When I youth on a canoe trip in Canada, the outfitter supplied us with a satellite phone. A personal locator device like a “Spot” might go along too.

[@jarradphillips2218]

Is this Mike’s mini me? You share a lot of his mannerisms.

[@1.1797]

If there's one thing in particular that working on the f15e showed me, its always have a backup for your backup.

[@HHenry-tt1of]

2 is 1, 1 is none

[@joshhawks8581]

Weird way to tell everyone you worked on fighter jets but okay.

[@1.1797]

@@joshhawks8581 theres redundant parts on the frame. I.e. more than 1 fuel tank, fuel pumps, etc.

[@joshhawks8581]

@@1.1797 no I get it. I completely get it.

[@bizerko1194]

Most accurate mind thought on this subject. I'm saving this video to share with others.

[@toddk1377]

Yes having back ups is great. Knowing how to use your equipment is essential. What I see people do all the time that is usually the number one causes of failures in the woods, they don't test their gear before using it. Especially tents and tarps. If your shelter leaks, wet gear and such is a recipe for disaster, especially in the colder months. This also goes for sleeping bags, the ratings aren't really true to what they are. Each individual has to test this by using it around different temperatures and when they start feeling uncomfortable when it's cold, then you have found that bags limit. You can add to it by adding a bivvy, a liner, things like that but those only go so far and it isn't very far at all imo. In my backpacking and camping experience, the lack of testing is the most common failure I see and hear about and it's usually what makes people abandoned their trip and sometimes their belongings.

[@WTFBazda]

I've heard to take whatever temperature your gear is rated for and add 20° and you'll be closer to reality. It has proven to be a good rule of thumb for me.

[@stevetempleton9092]

Basic, simple information that is often overlooked, leading to hardship. I was once told that adequate Preparation makes the difference between a Tragedy and an Inconvenience. Thank you for this review.

[@jamiea200]

Proper planning prevents piss poor performance right

[@trevorlarsen4622]

I love Austin. He’s a stud. Great content coming out lately. Keep it up.

[@brianhagler4490]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge, Austin.

[@johnovanic9560]

The first thing you should pack is a big bag of spiritual and mental ability to endure to the end. Men like Hugh Glass, Jeremiah Johnson and Lewis Wetzel had very little sophisticated equipment. What they did have was heart. Great content hope to be able to train with y'all at some point.

[@johnovanic9560]

@@ordulf7193 yeah he's probably not the most politically correct border man. Most folks just think he's a character invented by Zane Grey.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Glorious vid cheers, nothing flash, nothing fancy basic bread & butter 1,2,3, thank you.

[@johnmcraney8442]

Love fieldcraft ! Look forward to the very professional videos every day! Great information!

[@thebittercritter9570]

Thank you 👍

[@ManBearPig781]

Great video, and simple principals to follow and don't add much if any inconvenience to your activity. I am new to SAR but every Call i have responded to so far has involved a lack of one or all of the points mentioned in the video. eg. On a trail System within city limits, got turned around, phone died (loss of sole nav aid, and coms) and didn't have any light source when night came.

[@becca6037]

Thanks for the video Austin! This is a great summary video for being prepared. I'll probably share it with my Hunter Education students from now on!

[@arthurquintana1345]

Good content! Keep the videos coming!

[@wc153221]

One thing I never though of was a spare buckle for your backpack waist belt. I was taking a youth group through the mountains in northern New Mexico. Because we were on a two week trek in the wilderness we were each carrying 50 to 65 pound packs. As you know, most of your pack weight is carried on your hips. With his waistband buckle broken he had to carry all his weight on his shoulders for a week. Not fun for the young man. When we got home one of the first things I did saw get an extra buckle of each size that was used on my pack.

[@travistyeminent1791]

Nice and simple. Thanks brother. I’ve been trying to explain to my family the importance of being prepared for basic needs and you nailed it.

[@bobmcelroy7289]

Good stuff! Been on too many SAR because of these 3.

[@michaeltait4850]

Amen. One love my brother on the Intel very well on the details. And I appreciate it very much. One love and God bless us all freedom 🇺🇸💞💜💓🙏👼🦾🏆💪🤼⚖️🧘🌍🇺🇸✌️🤟🏹😇💖❤️💕🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@sladeb6036]

Hell yeah.

[@clarkrichards1907]

Great video loaded with great information.

[@arolley1997]

Lol if your imitating mike its spot on lmao 😂 loved the video . Also does everyone in field craft have Mickey mouse sized hands Yall could smack the lips off god zilla like damn lol.

[@raidhooutdoors]

This is probably one of the most informative videos you guys have put out. Great stuff!

[@scaleworksRC]

I was lucky enough to do some orienteering in high school with JROTC. Good life saving skill to have.

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

IF you use a battery-powered device for survival, that convenience can go away before you get home or if you INCH. Use USB devices that are USB-rechargeable, then bring a solar-chargeable backup battery bank. TACAMO makes a great product just like that, I bought two.

[@moo4595]

Coukd You show how to use a map in outside.

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@thewordman6013]

Maybe explain to newbies about how to get a Topo map for the area they're trekking

[@OVRLNDX]

Pretty valuable information! Thank you!

[@eddieayala2997]

Great content !

[@WagonBurner1868]

Complacency is a bad habit that kills!

[@spunkkat1721]

With his speaking rhythm, are we sure he's not Mike's kid? lol

[@allenperry6205]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@ryanzaragoza2789]

I’d like to see a video of what’s in your hpg sar kit bag

[@joshpomponio2993]

Great info

[@glennroberts3069]

SFC Feathers my Platoon Sgt once said “Pvt it’s better to have and not need, than to need and not have”” I was 17……….

[@milldawgj9598]

Guys I hunt with have always given me crap for how much gear I carry. Until something happens. Extra socks or extra watch cap or gloves saved many a days afield. And enough gear to make it a couple of days if something bad were to happen. I’d rather carry extra weight for years than die do to lack of being prepared.

[@matthewblumenthal804]

I used to sea kayak and kayak camp a lot. You'd think that with all that space to pack in, people would make good choices. Well....... The experienced ones did. The others often didn't think their shelter through, didn't make sure they had sufficient dry cloths and weren't too good at making fire. Paddle in the ocean off most of north America and the water is cold. You will get wet. It is imperative to have that dry warm clothing to recover. Being cold and wet for too long leads to hypothermia. I have to admit though, the group I paddled with loved to eat. Nobody went hungry., no matter what issues might have come up otherwise. It is also very important that people know where you are supposed to be. It's real easy to get into a dangerous situation on the ocean or any large body of water. The coast guard personal always told us that they far preferred rescues to recoveries.

[@jamessmith8617]

Right on pard! 😎😎🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@wild7goose]

Great video, amazing content! I clicked the link for the PDF I'm not seeing anything on the webpage that shows me where/how to download the PDF.

[@rootstone9883]

You guys should figure out a better lighting system as half of Austins face in constantly in the shadow.

[@rebelscumspeedshop]

Another habit thar people get into is not assessing risk vs reward. Is what and where I want to go worth it if something goes wrong? How hard will it be for rescuers to find/get to me if I get into an emergency.

[@godcurse9835]

thanks!

[@hunt4food169]

What about a personal locater beacon.

[@PlainsmansCabin]

The link to the pdf isnt working.

[@waylanator]

Good info brother

[@matthewdodd7038]

Trench foot ain't no joke

[@toddgardner6355]

With today's technology, personally I have added mid trip pictures. Periodically sending unplanned texted pictures (as we hike over saddles or hit a peak) of the vistas before us let the support at home know where we were when and that life is good. If you have a bar, send a picture.

[@Slave-nl8xn]

Nice.

[@ryanmartinson4531]

Maybe in sending out the plan, take a selfie or group picture, and send it as well. Worth a thousand words?

[@alejandroflores-samaniego9320]

i’ve also seen lots of people without a firearm, out in the woods. specially in the northwest 🐺 🐻 🐈

[@justnicky17]

Where is that small match case from? All the ones I found online are huge

[@80Demitri]

As a former Marine your feet are very important......backup socks baby!

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

👍👍. Excellent. One quick question, do you tell your 3 contacts Mike is going along? 😂😂😂. Peace

[@lineben007]

Great tips

[@Lloydski]

Most important is common sence. If you lack that you are in big trouble.

[@BravoJulietAlpha]

It was never a joke

[@Foundtraveler]

All right super Duper. I’m from Utah and used the mountains for orientation and now I’m working in Florida how does the compass help me except for going north. Stars till i hit the 10 ?

[@Foundtraveler]

Cause I’m lost as two rats in a wool sock

[@waggtech4883]

Wolverines!

[@scottgrandy531]

Could not get to the PDF, the link did not work.

[@B-leafer]

Throw in a magnifying glass I'm your fire kit. Solar is renewable and free. First aid kit Water plus extra larger carrier

[@lewissharpe9469]

What's the deal with everyone growing long hair is it the rebel spirit

[@pope86pope25]

My rule number 1- Don't end up on TV! Make decisions based on that idea. Yeah you can try be a hero and push on, get lost and then have SAR look for you which always ends with you being on TV looking like an idiot or dead. Best course of action is to head back, understand where you went wrong and have another go at it another day.

[@umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154]

Also your cell phone battery doesn’t mean sh*t if there’s not a tower close enough to get you service.

[@JamesJones-yt8df]

I Absolutely love my abs heck I like mouths of all kinds but it’s around the area where you reside is an absolute must

[@itchynads4585]

Jungle Rot's no joke.

[@romeolima5339]

I GET IT: I carry anti diarrhea medicine as well as meds in case of invenomation. I have no intention to have these happen buuuut.

[@dirtrida274]

Diarrhea is the worst thing to happen IMO, it ruins the mood and makes you concerned for the hours/days ahead. On a camping trip it happened and my god I was happy to not get a moose. Packing it out would have killed me.

[@turnersears1427]

Al Gore Rhythm

[@FishHuntFreedom]

Bring two bic lighters and don’t bother with ferro rods or matches

[@0fficer47]

Don't be battery powered

[@michiwonderoutdoors2282]

If you're using a bow drill to start a fire you done messed up.

[@snakeinthegrak8969]

Ounces = pounds.

[@j.muckafignotti4226]

HOPE, IS NOT A PLAN!

[@007josiah]

Comment

[@ericthomas9915]

🐫

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Lessons learned from Ukraine civilians # 1 ready and prepared to bug in possible long term / preps. S.O.P. # 2 do not believe the koolaid # 3 ready to bug out , multiple transport options, multiple a,b,c locations S.O.P. # 4 personal security , tools, familiarity, consumables, S.O.P.

[@beardthebutcher8832]

@FieldCraftSurvival what do you make of this American “mercenary” group called FOG (Forward Operating Group) claiming to be in Ukraine? They just come off as CIA to me and I figured you’d be the perfect person to ask. Thanks

[@martinezjames83]

Ughh maps 😒😒😒

[@brunoallen7367]

Ukraine

[@shawnaemerson558]

Talk to a female for packing skills and everything you need. “Just in case”

[@joshuapruitt4844]

Kid I dug the info your spitten. BUT YOUR HANDS FLYING TOWARDS MY FACE SO MUCH HAD MY HEAD Involuntarily. Countering seting up for offensive action. Sit on your damn hands Please

[@cosmichef75]

Please do a Russia Ukraine video.