Good News this Christmas!

[@larrydoty855]

Thank you for sharing this information! I enjoy your channel. Wishing you and yours the best always this Christmas season!

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas

[@kmcd1000]

Merry Christmas season. Can't wait for the Christmas video.

[@TheWildYam]

Me too! I'm putting the finishing touches on it now.

[@carolmoudrywarnacutt98]

You look adorable, and thank you for this important survival review.❤️🌲❤️

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@susanovington3930]

I'm in! I have a backpack with me at all times. Especially this time of year I bring a few packs of warmers for my feet and hands,and a headlamp. Snacks for my lab because he is with me. Survival stuff always!

[@TheWildYam]

That’s so smart. It’s always good to be prepared! I'm glad you remembered the pup!

[@shawneeb3771]

Thank you for all the great information.

[@TheWildYam]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@punkinpie27]

I never go into the woods without a Mylar blanket and 2 ways to make fire. Merry Christmas!

[@TheWildYam]

Perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@franl5585]

Great ideas, Jen, thank you for reminding us of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected when outdoors. I would include some snack rations.

[@TheWildYam]

Always a great idea to bring calories!

[@jeffpearson4165]

I'm in. Merry Christmas, Jen. I always bring too much, but my usual stuff i carry are a lighter, knife, and water bottle.

[@TheWildYam]

Merry Christmas! Those are all great things!

[@laurastrong6548]

Thanks for the tips and the opportunity to win this cool prize pack! Our must have survival gear starts first with a plan so people know where we are planning to go and for how long etc, but for something for our packs is our walking sticks. They can be used in many ways when you're in a pinch and I can not recommend them enough. Thanks again for the great video! Merry Christmas

[@TheWildYam]

Merry Christmas! Walking sticks is another great idea!

[@debiriley895]

love these ideas!! I want to get some of these items for my son who works in the woods. I am a hiker, skier and such and always wear a whistle and have a little emergency kit. I plan to make a pocket on inside of my jacket to place my phone in!! Thanks for all of the great ideas! Happy holidays to you !!

[@TheWildYam]

That's a great idea. The batteries freeze up so fast. A nice warm pocket or a battery pack plugged into the cell definitely helps to extend the battery life.

[@kbjerke]

LOL, Jen - I'm starting to think of you as the Princess Auto Princess! Lots of great little emergency ideas you've put together. I don't do much hiking, but I do have an extensive emergency kit in the van. I could probably survive for *weeks* with what I've got in there! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Jen - and to everyone else here! ❤🎄

[@TheWildYam]

Glad to hear you are so well prepared! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@anthonyfrancis2374]

My favourite freebie is lint from the tumble dryer filter. Save it up; it's ideal for easily starting a fire.

[@TheWildYam]

Right on!

[@locksbog4270]

Great info CJ 👍👍👍😃✌️❤️

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks LB!

[@monikastep5711]

I'm in. A compass and my dogs' blink light tags are my favorites in my survival kit. We actually had a little misfortune two years ago where we a bad turn on a trail and ended up following an old trail that had been redirected due to trail damage but wasn't well marked. It was one of my dog's blinking light that caught attention of another hiker in the distance. The sun was starting to set and they called out to my dog thinking he was stuck alone. From then on both my dogs wear blinking lights on their collars, and I have one on my sling bag that I use on hikes. The advantage of those blinking lights is they seem to go on forever without a charge. I wish I could tell the brand of the original one. It went strong for almost three years before it died.

[@TheWildYam]

That's an amazing story. I have one of those lights too! It is USB chargeable. I really should bring it on my hikes.

[@marianfrances4959]

I'm in! Great, annual video. My whistle goes where I go, but bear spray and waterproof matches stand out for me. Clothing is very important, too. Wear it! 😅 👍😎🇨🇦🎄🎅

[@TheWildYam]

It is so important to be prepared for all conditions!

[@alexkasacous]

Not in because I have pretty much all those items in my hiking kit. My day pack always has a small 1st aid kit, 2 ways to start fire (usually a fire steel and a lighter), water purification tablets (for at least 10L), Mylar sheet, small compass, some cordage, and small pen light. I also carry a huntsman swiss army knife when camping/hiking.

[@TheWildYam]

That’s great to hear, you are definitely ready for anything!

[@leonidaslantz5249]

IN. Merry Christmas, Jen! Leatherman .

[@TheWildYam]

Good one! Merry Christmas!

[@yarntaxi2176]

I am in. All your safety tips are so important, not just today's but via many of your YT videos. Thank you for your interest in helping us enjoy the outdoors. Here in CT, we have a large population of bears. So, I nearly always have either a whistle, horn, or spray. Though I live in a residential area, on a street of only 6 homes, I have had 27, yes 27, bears on my street this year. 😮. So, walking the dog is an adventure!

[@TheWildYam]

That’s a lot of bears! Safety first. Thanks for watching!

[@philipewer3752]

I’m in. A compass would have to be my favourite survival tool.

[@TheWildYam]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@sandimatthews5703]

I’m in! You are a wealth of information, as well as inspiration! I don’t set off alone as I am directionally challenged! So a compass for me, a way to start a fire as well as water and a way to purify more is necessary! I look forward to your Christmas cabin video each year! Thank you for all you do!

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks for your kind words! All great things for your kit. The water purification is very important.

[@marktullis1175]

Always great information on camping/hiking! No matter, everyday carry-Gerber Diesel multi tool and a lighter.

[@TheWildYam]

It's good to be prepared! Thanks for watching.

[@jasonmaxwell4637]

I’m in! Thanks. My favourite tool is my knife. Always have it with me and it always comes in handy

[@TheWildYam]

Can't go wrong with a knife! Thanks for watching.

[@Frankie-z8h]

I’m in. Merry Xmas. My axe is my favourite survival tool. Great ideas for gifts too.

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks so much for watching. An axe is a good one!

[@Ladythyme]

Among other things, I’ve always kept a wool blanket in my car… in fact my kids joke I could live out of my car! Lol….in any case, I have most of these things, so I won’t be participating & am hoping someone who could use them wins! So nice of you to have a Giveaway Jen…. Wishing you & yours a Wonderful & Safe holiday. ❤

[@TheWildYam]

Happy holidays! Wool blanket --100% best idea!

[@kimberleysurette8863]

Merry Christmas, Jen. I'm in! I like to keep a lighter, first aid kit and a multi tool handy. Everything you showed in this video are great survival tools. Thanks again for all your information.

[@TheWildYam]

Merry Christmas! Those are all awesome things to keep in your kit. Thanks for watching.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Oh My A Jen GAW How Cool "I'M IN " My Favorite Piece That I Always Carry Is Father's WW II Compass ! Thanks For The Chance & Good Luck To All Who Enter & Merry Christmas All From Down On The Easy Coast ! SHARED ON MY FACE BOOK PAGE ! ATB T God Bless

[@TheWildYam]

So excited you're in! Merry Christmas! What a wonderful thing to have with you on your travels.

[@chrisblevins5143]

Love these videos and look forward to them every year. I'm in, and I won't go anywhere without my multi-tool, a digital and paper copy map of where I'm going, and a small first aid kit. I've also got a number of small battery packs I keep in the cars, and one in my bag. Great video Jen!

[@TheWildYam]

I love your preparedness! Always better safe than sorry. Reading a paper map is such a good skill that is lacking these days. So many rely on phone GPS/maps.

[@chrisblevins5143]

@TheWildYam a paper map won't get a dead battery or be completely useless if it gets wet (usually) lol

[@geraldinefields1730]

Thank you.

[@TheWildYam]

You're welcome!

[@carolmoudrywarnacutt98]

🌲I'm in! I cannot hike without having my bear spray with me, since I have an unnaturally strong fear of bears. Also, a lighter and cell phone! 🌲

[@TheWildYam]

All great ideas! Bear spray is so important.

[@sandyc6569]

Hey Jen, I hope all is well yur way! I am in! All these are great to have for sure! Thank you for sharing!! ~~~💙💜💙~~~

[@TheWildYam]

To complete your ballot ...what would you bring in your survival kit?

[@JadeStrawberry]

I don't own a car, so carry gloves, hat, matches, and always something to drink. This is a great collection of necessities to have car or no car.

[@TheWildYam]

Great things to have on you, agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@janetteewer1803]

I’m in! I always bring my Swiss Army jackknife when going on a hike.

[@TheWildYam]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@lorenzodelgado685]

Good idea on your items for hiking and may be even home on a emergency. As always great video and Marry Christmas to you and your family

[@TheWildYam]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@peterbernier9624]

My woods excursions mostly are a few hours and the most important tool to have in the woods is my Swiss knife. Just in case.😊 Love your videos and have a merry Christmas

[@TheWildYam]

I always carry mine too, just in case! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@bertkelly7650]

We have all that stuff and then some in our car/ truck in case we get stranded on the highway. Thanks for your giveaway and video!

[@marianfrances4959]

I'm sure many don't!

[@TheWildYam]

I'm really glad you are prepared! Glad you enjoyed the show!

[@susanwyrick1946]

I’m in!!! Thanks for some great tips!

[@TheWildYam]

I'm glad you liked the video. To complete your ballot..please let me know one item that you'd bring in your survival kit?

[@susanwyrick1946]

@@TheWildYam ferro rod for sure, a survival blanket, some paracord, high calorie snacks…

[@TheWildYam]

@susanwyrick1946 Sounds great!

[@Wayner665]

I’m in. Thanks for the tips! Merry Christmas!

[@TheWildYam]

To finish your ballot...please let me know what you would bring on a hike or recommend someone to bring with them?

[@Wayner665]

@@TheWildYam​​⁠I always fold down a length of clear poly (8ft x 10ft) and put at the very bottom of my pack. Invaluable in case I need a quick shelter, or to lay on to keep the ground moisture from me.

[@TheWildYam]

@Wayner665 Oh, that's a good one! Thank you for the idea.

[@carolmoudrywarnacutt98]

Is "What Three Words" operational in the northern US, I wonder? I'm in Minnesota. 😉

[@TheWildYam]

Yes, emergency services across the USA and the world are adopting what3words.

[@gerryschatten7803]

Canned heat, and warm clothes

[@TheWildYam]

Sounds great!

[@phyllismulkey3778]

Im in .i think it would be a knife

[@TheWildYam]

Always a good bring in your pack! Thanks for watching.

[@Jipper1984]

Im in :)

[@TheWildYam]

Please complete your entry as requested in the video or your ballot will not be counted. Thank you!

[@MTCOutdoors]

All great ideas and I appreciate you not linking the products to make $$, makes it a more honest assessment!

[@TheWildYam]

Thanks for watching!

[@randyscott8660]

A story someone once told me.. There were a group of men drinking in a bar on a cold winter night commenting on how cold it was and if you could survive overnight in the bush.. There was an older gentleman sitting not far away and he overheard the men and bet them $100 that he could with just an axe and matches..As it was around -40 or -50 the men didn't believe he could do it so they accepted the bet and drove the man out to the woods..The next morning they went back unsure of what they would find..Sure enough there he was sitting happily under a large Spruce tree between two massive roots of the tree..He had made a fire first between the roots to thaw the ground..Then he moved the fire and sat on the warm thawed ground close to the fire..The men were amazed at his ingenuity and paid the bet..A good thing to know if all you have is matches and an axe on a cold winter night..

[@TheWildYam]

Interesting story. Those are some tough survival conditions indeed!

[@bonilsson3161]

wwould be nice to know what that guy had with him

[@TheWildYam]

100% I'm sure we'll find out some day.