They're lying to you, trust me (the survival secret)

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

I live in east Texas , we own 13 acres way out in the woods . I cannot think of a scenario where I would bug out or flee my property . my survival kit includes everything in my home and barn . if I was told I had to create a survival kit to carry with me , it would weigh about 75 pounds , plus whatever 2 cases of beer weighs !

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

I subbed

[@sterkriger2572]

You can just pack the equivalent of 1 case of beer and the other carry an actual case of beer just in case

[@65indi]

Rums lighter 😂

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

@@65indi sure, but beer is food, and water..it's all you need ! there was a lady about 20 years ago in North Dakota , slid off the road in a snowstorm on her way home from buying her husband beer. she survived for 9 days with nothing but beer .

[@65indi]

@@Predbeau101 and rum 😋 😂

[@aspen9062]

One of my most important pieces of gear is a pair of Trademaster gloves by Firm Grip. One slip of a knife or a wrong snap of a branch could turn what might be a minor injury around the house into a life threatening situation in the bush.

[@stevelawrence8352]

Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

[@dennisleighton2812]

You have raised a really important issue, thanks. Now, I'm quite an old guy and have been around a lot of things, and picked up some tips along the way. The term "survival" is a veritable minefield of misunderstandings waiting to happen. The biggest problem is time - when one talks about surviving "out there", what does that mean ? Well it's like a long timeline - it goes from surviving for a couple of days to indefinitely. Also it runs parallel to another similar line - location and weather! Surviving in Alaska (as you know) is vastly different from surviving in Florida! Another issue is why you are there! In other words, are you deliberately going out into the wilderness with the intention of returning, and in what time frame? Or are you intending to go somewhere to put down roots indefinitely? [Note: these days it is highly unlikely that one will suddenly find oneself in such a "survival" situation, and have to make do with what you have with you! How did you get there? Why are you alone? Where is your vehicle? etc. These are mostly hypothetical scenarios dreamed up to make You Tube videos. ] Personally, I believe one should clarify these things so that viewers have a better understanding of the context within which the video is being made, so that one gets a better understanding. For example, I assume that your videos are set in Alaskan conditions. But to what extent do these conditions differ from summer to winter? See what I mean? Let's look at the show Alone. Even with very carefully controlled rules, the length of time contestants can stay "out" before being extracted is surprisingly short! Why is that? Invariably it has to do with being able to feed oneself sustainably. The frontiersmen of old could do it, you might say! Correct. However, they invariably had a much larger amount of gear and invariably horses/mules to help carry it. This is crucial. Also, they invariably had firearms for gathering/hunting food, which occupied a considerable amount of their time. Even in Roman times, a team of 8 legionaries, PLUS two support staff and two mules was the smallest military unit! This was called a contubernium, equivalent to a modern squad. This goes to show that to "survive" away from other people and "in the wild" requires more equipment/kit/gear the longer one has to be out there! This will obviously then impact what one decides to have with you at all times. The average person not specifically trained for it, can perhaps carry a pack of about 50 pounds (25 kgs). It's hard to conceive that this could be sustainable, depending on terrain etc, and whether one includes a firearm or not. Of course, a major factor is the relative skill level of the person in the use of whatever is in the gear. This is the force multiplier! It is here that I see the value of practical skills development in the use of outdoors gear (call it bushcrafting if you want to). But one needs to be careful that this skills development doesn't become the end in itself - this would then become a hobby, on the way to an obsession! Like endless videos on super-duper fine feathersticking, or batoning wood with ever smaller knives! To conclude, the whole subject is very complex and has a huge number of variables. I agree with you that a 5 pound survival kit just sounds ridiculous, unless one ringfences it with the context within which it might be used successfully. It could potentially get people killed, especially people not well enough versed in how to use what is in the kit. Cheers mate, I enjoyed this video of yours! PS. I still don't agree about the axe though! I'd leave it behind and take my Cold Steel Trail Master instead! ;-)

[@david6920-r6z]

Well said. I tend to overdo my survival stuff but from time to time it comes in handy. Like last week when my cooker broke and I had to do all my cooking on a fire. Thanks for sharing Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Well Said Dave!😁👍🥝🌏

[@yuutuu9427]

the reality is if you did not bring along 3 packs of ramen or a bag of trail mix or a bag of beef jerky and you get lost int he wilderness YOU ARE DEAD BECAUSE CATCHING / TRAPPING ANIMALS ISN'T AS EASY AS THROWING DOWN A TON OF TRAPS

[@johnfuller6338]

I hate when a person says trust me, I don't trust anyone to know what I'm going to need when I'm out there on my own hook, I ain't no cheechaw rooky, I know what I've got n where I'm going.

[@josephmartin1540]

Here, hear! I’ve also noticed not one in ten suggests a sharpener. When they are planning a kit. Plan to use a rock? Tried it.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Exactly. And how many people can sharpen a knife? With a Sharpener or even Worse a Rock.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

@@Predbeau101 there are alot of people with knives that cant even sharpen them. So there's heaps of morons out there.

[@A_Meek_lake_Dweller]

Get a rigid gun belt and a good set of suspenders to hang your gear on. Cargo pants also to keep the rest of your gear in. Don't create a situation where you can get separated from what is going to keep you alive for 24 hour's minimum in winter conditions.

[@gingebrien2408]

Well said. I dare say you have my BRK , my Gransfors Bruks axe, & my silky. Bottom line great tools and capabilities go along way to surviving a bad situation. 😁

[@butchie2752]

To me survival means if things, for whatever reason, go really really wrong. Presumably you’ll have your other good stuff with you. My survival plan is to have stuff you’ll really need if the other stuff breaks or you lost or forgot to bring it. Doesn’t have to be your best stuff. Adequate for short term emergency use.

[@chriskourliourod1651]

Your secret is called common sense. In my part of Appalachia, you have to have the real thing all of the time. Anyone who’s gutted a deer with a penknife knows what I’m talking about, and anyone who’s had to spend a night in the woods knows even more.

[@air2bmc]

In the thumbnail for the video what knives are those? One looks like a barkriver but whats the other one.

[@johnpaulwirrick5750]

Best tools for survival is mindset and skills,the human race has been around for a long time,prior to the age of iron we created fire,fished,hunted built shelter and survived to create families so we, that are here today.Can boast about high tech survival kits.Master primitive skills and you will succeed with any equipment you decide to use.Improvise,adapt and overcome.

[@gerardpaiva6226]

Unless you live in the artic you can find enough junk in the woods .

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍👍👍 .. some good points raised .. especially the 'being rescued beats having to hunker down for an extended period'. Ultralight Survival Kits? Naah .. in most cares, not worth the weight (lack of). Better than nothing? Perhaps. But, if it lulls one into a false sense of security and obviates the need for something of real use, then rather do without. Hatchet too small? My little Gransfors Bruks does everything that I expect of it .. and it's size (lack of) means that it'll more probably be taken with then not. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..

[@DariuszJanicki-jp8zm]

Witaj. Co to za torba?

[@smudge7057]

I think YOU are lying to me, I DON'T trust you 😡

[@NAH1907]

Aye, I rather have a 10-25lb pack of equipments/tools I need for survival than a flimsy 5lb little pack. Blades of any kind like knives, axes, and saws should be in said pack if not need for the moment. Cookware like pots and cast iron pans. A dependable sharpening stones, and lubricants. Multiple ways for fire making that isn’t friction like lighters, Ferro rods, matches and emergency tinder if it starts to either rain, snow, or sleet. A good tent or something similar and blankets either survival reflective type or wool. Sleeping bag that rated for below zero or near zero. And finally some way to make water safer to drink so filters and tablets .

[@azhomeboy2000]

Q: What do you get in a 5oz survival kit? A: 5 oz of survival kit. What do you need in a "survival situation"? You be the judge. Thanks for covering this topic. Other youtubers should be this honest and practical in there approach.

[@DWMurry]

Actual survival, is heavy duty business. There is NOTHING light weight about surviving some situations. The gear and the knowledge BETTER be tougher than the situation, or , chances are someone gonna die. Weight is NOT a primary consideration! Quality IS. The body WILL adapt to the weight... It is designed to. (With proper maintenance of course). It IS true that pounds equal pain... No doubts about it... The body will adapt to the challenges.

[@clintwestwood3539]

Where can I find your survival kit? I’m interested in seeing what you have in there Cheers buddy, have a good weekend

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

Here is a video on the contents kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnKmdGh6YqaMgLc

[@nycbike73]

I say bring what you need and what works for you. Shouldn't be dictaded by weightz, if you can handle the weight take it.

[@ronaldgoodrich5460]

I like the primitive skills is because if you can do it primitives. Its easy with modern equipment. Using a traditional bow for years makes shooting one with a gun easy. If you can make a bowdrill fire it becomes easy with a lighter.

[@laladoodieincarnate]

Have you tried adding a wire saw to your pack? Its the smallest package Ive ever had next to a swiss army knife. Just coil it and it fits in your pocket

[@shawnpepin7890]

Wire saws are absolute garbage... don't waste your time

[@67wing]

What knife is that? Its what I'm looking for

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

It is the Bark River Knives Bravo 1

[@67wing]

@@AlaskanFrontier1 I figured it was a Bark River but I thought the Bravo 1 was longer. I assumed it was the neck knife

[@Steakfrie]

The biggest lie in the survivalist craze is people selling top $$$$ gear as assured survival items. There's too much selling of have-or-die gear and not enough about skills or physical training. The ultra light kits are for those who can't afford or even need a Gansfors or Silky or other over-priced, over-hyped gear that would be wasted on a survival cosplay trip to a vacant lot next door or grandpa's farm.

[@Steakfrie]

@Predbeau101 No argument here, but there are reasonable options available. There's also reasonable uses that will maximize the life of your gear. My biggest point is about knowledge more than gear. No gear ensures survival.

[@REDNECKROOTS]

I always go with a fixed blade. If it's a survival situation I like a 1095 just cuz it's so easy to bring back in t field. And it's crazy tough . Even my edc blade is a small Spartan blades phrike fixed . I just can't bring myself to depend on a folder. I Kno there is killer folders that probably would work fine. It's the probably part I can't have.

[@Steakfrie]

"If it's a survival situation" - How often do you find yourself lost and dependent on your survival skills?

[@REDNECKROOTS]

@@Steakfrie quite often actually . And I like to test my skills often. I'm saying when I'm in the woods , n thats Alot for several diff species. I carry 1095 and small diamond stone in case it's needed. In case I find myself too deep bak to make it out or get lost . I Kno most people are pros and don't get lost. 😂 Lol. But it does happen. I'd want 1095 in a survival situation. No dam way I'd sharpen my Spartan s45vn , or Bradford m390 on a tiny stone.

[@Steakfrie]

@@REDNECKROOTS You're making good points about saving money on survival knives you'd never use. Most people are not pros but having maps or at the very least studying the designated area seems more logical. My 1095 original WWII Ka-Bar has been my companion for 50 years. I bought a Cold Steel SRK SK5 to give it occasional relief. Never found myself in a true survival situation and I hope my planning will continue to bring me out for the few years I can continue to do so. Good luck to you.

[@tom-dr1ym]

do not see a video on your small kit

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnKmdGh6YqaMgLc

[@standingbear998]

I agree with the few matches thoughts. but survival is about getting home not living out there. I have a machete but do not consider it part of a survival kit. a altoid tin is not a survival kit, I do have a couple as part of a kit. a list can keep you from missing something.

[@ApocGuy]

i can live without many items, but no rope, no container for cooking/storing food, no IFAK? when it comes to equipment, best option is to TEST IT in real scenario, not just in the backyard. i bet 95 from 100 will fail to get fire up and running in heavy downpour or high wind ( i know i have problems and im far from greenhorn). goes the same for pitch shelter from poncho or tarp, and i wont even start debate about water procurement...

[@Steakfrie]

Shouldn't weather reports prevent one from having to build a fire in a downpour on a planned trip? Who's building fires when high winds are present in a forest? Who goes out without knowing where the water sources are?

[@ApocGuy]

@@Steakfrie you're right, but its SURVIVAL we're talking about, not your common camping trip. try it once; going blindly into the weekend trip, not knowing the forecast or even better, not knowing where you'll end your day trip. you may have sunny , windless day, or heavy downpour and strong winds. we're all to dependent on modern living, and once you're cut from it...

[@Steakfrie]

@@ApocGuy Survival training is supposed to be preparing for worst case scenarios on planned trips, not forcing yourself into them or risking the lives of people responsible for finding if you if you get lost. This modern living has provided most of the high tech head-to-toe gear modern bushcraft hobbyist use to avoid a life threatening scenario. Happy Trails.

[@ApocGuy]

@@Steakfrie this iis exact reason why one should prep; sooner or later gear fails, then what? im no tgoing to risk lives of rescuers worry not, i live in country where on can (and in most cases were) be found in less than three days ;). all im saying is, that depending on gear and society can be double edged sword. happy trails to you too . cheers.

[@arctodussimus6198]

I’ve always packed tool-heavy. And believe in redundant systems. I also believe dedicated tools trump multi-tools. I want something that does its job very well, not something that does a lot of jobs moderately well.

[@alanrice39]

These minimal survival dollar store kits are stupid, or those small cheep kits with inferior supplies. I agree with you 💯 on this one.

[@ApocGuy]

i dont see problem with kits per se, but once you realize that people actually believe that they'll have moderate chance of survival with that... dangerous stuff... i have multiple GHB, one kinda BoB and even then, im not sure i'd have more than 50% chance of survival despite having personalized kits and above average quality items (along decent knowledge and experience ).

[@StevanOutdoor]

The volume and content of a 'survival kit' depends heavily on your skill set and circumstances. In general having something to assist you beats having nothing. For instance it's better to have a decent compass but having a button compass is better than no compass. For sure having some stuff with you in the outdoors beats having all this fantastic gear lying at home. So having a to big, bulky and heavy 'survival kit' might prevent you from actually carrying it in the outdoors. So for me an ax/hatchet and a saw are not a survival kit but a luxury kit. Survival is also relative. Most people getting lost want to be found and most fugutives don't want to be found. The problem with these 'personal location beacons' is that everybody can buy and use them with a cost to society (S&R coming to the rescue). I don't agree with the 5 C's or 10 C's of survival at least not with all of them. This 'guideline' is not much better than these lightweight 'survival kits'. In general people getting in trouble (aka survival situation) in the outdoors are day hikers. Not these 'bushcrafters' or 'thru hikers' who bring everything but the kitchen sink. So with this ready made lightweight 'survival kits' it's not different than with these lighweight ready made 'first aid kits'.

[@IvIidnight]

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[@Jakoshdw]

Huh... I'm watching all the good KZbinrs then. Not a single channel I watch suggest ultralight anything. 5 C's, 10 C's, Redundancies... and you'll likely guess where I'm hanging out on KZbin.

[@jimtalor9537]

Hmmm.

[@birdman6499]

Totally agree. 👍

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Nailed it!

[@georgevanaken925]

Always carry a knife.

[@fjb4932]

Van, "A man without a knife, is a man without a life." . . .

[@georgevanaken925]

@@fjb4932 Amen, brother.

[@charles17508]

Say what you reported a comment really later kid .

[@ronaldgoodrich5460]

Truthfully matches are probably the worst method of fire i know of.

[@blaster8904]

I want to save my life ie SURVIVE not save weight.

[@yuutuu9427]

don't need that saw ... it's a want NOT a need Do NEED that axe and knife though. Beautiful trio !