5 Days Solo Island Survival | No Food, Water, or Shelter

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I spent 5 days on a deserted island 50miles of the coast of central America on the Pacific side with no food, no water and no shelter and only limited gear.
A special Thanks to desertislandsu... and ‪@wildsurvivalskills‬ for the Training :)
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#solo #island #survival

[@bernardakoito]

Tip for coconut. Remove the husk after drinking the water. Then roast it. It will produce some oil. Put oil on skin. Instant moisturizer and insect repellent

[@stephenkennedy9687]

also perfectly good source of fats in a survival situation

[@THEHORSELOVER235]

​@@stephenkennedy9687 No need to eat the oil when u can eat the coconut

[@CoastGuardSeaMarshallGroup]

Just dont use it being directly hit by the sun it will roast you.

[@stephenkennedy9687]

@@THEHORSELOVER235 ideal for frying in, add fat to everything you can in that situation And he wasted so much of it

[@MaxRice-y9i]

@@stephenkennedy9687how would you have gone about frying something in this situation

[@scorchtoggs6164]

Some things I learned: Xander is way more jacked than I thought, tropical suits him more than I would have thought, he needs to do some more of these long form video's where he's out of the snow and Canadian outback, he's funnier than I thought too. Good stuff Xander!

[@fivemjs]

He’s definitely not unattractive

[@Anslow_dnb]

@@fivemjs Lmao thats definitely underselling it, man crush right there

[@schmatever]

Do you fancy him?

[@drystick-dy1ub]

@@schmatever i want him on my bed 💕

[@TheRealAT]

He’s going to be completely bald soon

[@nightsun152]

This is just heaven. No phone, no one to bother you, no bills, gorgeous scenery, only by yourself, enjoying the sunsets. I absolutely love this.

[@darrak1]

only the bill for the stay on the island :D

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

its cheaper than a normal vacation, it pays better than most jobs too

[@mrwonderfilled]

@@darrak1there’s are so many uninhabited islands all around the world you can just go to and stay on for free.

[@ImAtypicalPerson]

So all you're saying is I need to learn how to sail a boat, and I can be a beach hermit gremlin? Interesting.

[@monkeymanwasd1239]

@ImAtypicalPerson kite sailing trimaran punt boat with micro cabin and 3-4 dairy sheep and a ton of baby chickens 🐥 half meat half eggs both specialists rather than the mixed breeds

[@mommamanson]

I am a mama of a 21-year-old son and a 23-year-old daughter and I was born to be a mom. There are hundreds of kids throughout the community who call me mama Manson. I just want to let you know that as a mom, I am so extremely proud of you! Today I watched you build a shelter and then take it down and redo it where a lot of individuals older than you would give up. God bless you, my dear! Keep enjoying God‘s creation and giving him glory. Keep thriving never give up.

[@benjaminwilson8437]

53:32- 54:06 is why I watch. Every other survival/camping content creator seems so serious, but Xander gives all of his videos a great lightheartedness that I really enjoy!

[@gustavosb.]

Yes bro, thats why i love watching xander too

[@milire2668]

dont forget 49:20 "oh i love it theyre so good" :D

[@susnorth40]

This.

[@Nate2.4]

Absolutely..he just has a diff vibe. Been following him since ages ago.

[@theunforgivenYD]

1:26:27 -1:27:47 😂😂😂

[@Poetry-Reads-and-Writes]

I watched this with my little boy (6). He asked loads of questions and we learned a lot from your good example. Inspiring work you do showing those survival skills and your constructive attitude. Thanks.

[@MrShadow205]

Xander is one of the best out there. Funny and smart.

[@SL33P-WALK3R]

The poop tips are the best, even @ middle age.

[@SMAIYLKA]

@SMAIYLKA 👋👍✌

[@SMAIYLKA]

@@MrShadow205 @SMAIYLKA 👋👍✌

[@SMAIYLKA]

@@SL33P-WALK3R @SMAIYLKA 👋👍✌

[@rzezbapajak6169]

Hey, algorithm just showed me this video randomly, I’ve never seen any of your videos. 1 hour in the video and I’m so submerged and mesmerized! Awesome work bud

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

Oh, wow. You have so much to see with Xander's channel! I've been watching him for over 2 years now, and I still get excited when he drops a new video. I hope you get a chance to check out all of his older videos 😃🙌

[@NozaSeek]

Welcome to this world.

[@keithm329]

Lucky, so many videos to binge.

[@PaulTANE-r4g]

Warning ! Xander's videos are very addicted...You start to see the first, you need to see the others. There are no end. Perhaps this guy is very attractive too 😅😅. I think so.

[@KrimsynDungeon]

Same! ♡

[@marclenraymagdaraog691]

19:56 just a big tip for anyone wanna climb a coconut tree that tall. > if you have a machete like he has, just cut a foothold around the tree.. like basically turning the tree into a ladder. IT won't harm the tree, and ur basically just climbing a ladder. Extremely easy if you do it that way. I used to do it that way. basically starting from the bottom you just work your way up, very easy. > the string trick he's doing isn't bad but ur supposed to use a bigger rope not something thin like what he is using cuz ur feet is going to be bleeding.

[@Mr.Marcus]

I remember in a video long ago, Xander said he figured out what to do on the channel. First he would explore the outback, then get a car to explore North America, then a boat to explore the world. The finally he would get a spaceship to explore the universe. He is 3/4 so far, don't underestimate this guy. He'll go where no one else has one day!

[@TheRealAT]

5 days is barely any time. Gay

[@zakamuffin]

@@TheRealATkeyboard warrior

[@TheRealAT]

@@zakamuffin I put myself on a remote island with nothing and I’ve built a computer from nothing but things I’ve found. What have you done with your life??

[@JcaspianN]

​@@TheRealAThe's probably done a lot better than making childish and bs comments on people's awesome KZbin content. I bet that all you really have done is switch on and off a computer in your parents house that your mum paid for and continually tells you to stop using and go out into the real world and get a life. I hope you make some friends one day you sad soul. Bye.

[@richarddenny8013]

@@TheRealAT no one asked or cares

[@richinpr]

Video should be named: “Dude drinking coconut water”

[@jasonjacob4222]

I was gona comment something like this. Almost 30mins into the vid and guy is still talking about coconuts.

[@blackbirdxx4613]

His stomach will run 😂😂

[@McFeetPics]

I’m saying. I’m all for the real content but this guy is infatuated with the coconuts. Spent 2 days getting coconuts.

[@ThirstyBacon]

Should be "I got the shits from thinking coconut water was actually water". Good thing he had ample supplies. 😂

[@FernandoGonzalez-hq9ei]

I felt like I was on acid and just watched the same thing like 10 times but he really did just go back and forth eating coconuts 😂

[@scottjones1426]

Sometimes when I have trouble going to sleep, I play out in my mind a fantasy where I wash up on the beach and have to survive. Your adventure was a lot like that, so fun and refreshing! Loved it! Thanks for the effort Xander.

[@trevvy2thumbs]

I thought I was the only one who did this 😆

[@denseturd9247]

Lol same bro, same.

[@saidonaalimaniii3956]

At least I know I'm not alone.

[@timoleonadamopoulos4671]

Those scenes during sunset around the 10th minute are literally art.. The colors and the whole cinematography are insane, some serious award winning stuff! Thank you Xander!

[@katrina80085]

My parents were on the same course as you and they have been very excitedly waiting for this video. We've just sat down and watched it whilst we had dinner, and they paused the video every 5 mins to tell me about their experience 😂

[@WildlyCurious]

Thanks Trina - thought we were playing it cool but obviously not 🤣

[@XanderBudnick]

Y'all are cool 😎 ​@@WildlyCurious

[@evangarber8495]

Just coconut water for a few days… diarrhea

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

A full-length Xander surviving on a deserted, tropical island movie!! Thank you for the treat, brother 😃🥥🏝

[@pastorlolegi]

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[@vain69]

I started off with watching the video about being stranded on Amazon rainforest and here i am on another stranded situation, your videos are really addictive man, im so involved and submerged while watching em, alrighttt onto to the next stranded episode, good workk!!

[@silviutramp]

Same , I find this type of content more entertaining than anything else on yt, reminds me of bear grills

[@gamerassassin1617]

Yoooo me too fr

[@allabouttechnology2652]

Sameee

[@allabouttechnology2652]

Indeed

[@gluhks9169]

how i started too😂 now am on lunch at work watching this

[@glennpeters7384]

Wow Xander what an amazing experience on the island you had. From collecting the coconuts. Making a fire. Foraging for the limpets and snails. To catching some fish. You survived. Great watch.

[@xmetal280]

My primary takeaway from this video is simply how much time and effort it takes a "primitive man" to simply not die. You spend the majority of your waking moments just trying to get water and food and not be killed by the elements. Quite amazing and a real testament to how impactful the concept of cultivating plants and animals was. Without that, we'd still all be scrabbling for the basics.

[@JaiveerRathi-d1w]

Agreed

[@mindsoulbody]

With tools.

[@johnfranktullo3463]

One needs to realize just how lucky our ancestors were to survive in ancient times with just bare hands sticks n stones

[@XxvoleistulxX]

@@johnfranktullo3463 you underestimate our ancestors and our potential, it was not "lucky". like those that say humans without guns are nothing. we killed mamooths with spears for fks sake, there is no luck involved.

[@johnfranktullo3463]

@@XxvoleistulxX true but what was the ratio ? What was the end effect yes u had meat but u had lots of injuries and death

[@bradhuff6879]

A really versatile guy. One video I’m watching you scarfing down 12 burritos. The next I’m seeing you survive on what you can find. Great video you truly don’t know what you’ll get here,I’m mean that in a great way. Much love and support.

[@krisgarwood5733]

Oh that 12 burrito feast was something to behold 😂. I don't know how he did it.

[@michaelbroyer3918]

fajitas not burritos....lol!

[@michaelbroyer3918]

@@krisgarwood5733 fajitas

[@thunderstar254]

Transformed from the Fajita freak to Coconut king 👑

[@literalvampirepotbellygobl5629]

I love my boy Xander. Drinks 90 coconuts over the course of three days and thinks the reason he has stomach problems is he may have accidentally had some fresh sushi. Your videos are next level my man. Starting to remind me of Survivorman.

[@YoursUntruly]

There’s no evidence than coconut water is bad for you or causes diarrhea

[@Staroy]

yah the magnesium content in cocwater will mess up your shits for sure

[@RandoRaf]

haha at the start of the video I remember hearing some where to much coconut can cause diarrhea esp if eating them too. But I'll admit I thought it was the fish that caused the runs.

[@psychedelaholic]

Yeah, raw meat isn't going to hurt you at all if it's from a natural healthy animal. I've been eating raw animal foods for years and I've never been sick a single time. If I was in his position I'd have ate at least one of those fishes raw, there's actually more nutrients in it raw than there is cooked. I also just prefer raw meat but yeah.

[@RenegadeShepTheSpacer]

​@@psychedelaholicLmao this is the worst take I've ever seen.

[@hayleynitschke8296]

Refreshing to see Headspace as a sponsor rather than BetterHelp after its constant wrongdoings. Headspace has always been a great place to find a rock when you feel as though you’re drifting. Sometimes you don’t want to reach out to someone, you’ve gotta try and get through big feelings yourself. Listening to guided meditation helps tune out the brain noise☺️

[@szalazsanrobert9409]

My favourite survival content is "island with nothing surviving" but you made me love "geared camping/surviving" but this that you do my favourite content and its YOU, MY GOD you are the BEST❤

[@vyrUS79]

From a Canadian- Caribbean Island boy, seeing you use the bamboo to pick the coconuts made me smile as it's how we get them in the Caribbean. Just one piece of advice for the future. We attach a blade to the end of the stick to cut them (and other fruits) down from the tree(s). Thanks for the vid budz.

[@ronboot2578]

Those crabs will be talking about you for years: "Remember when that Canadian guy showed up and chucked out all of those perfectly good coconuts?" "Remember? I've still got some of the coconut in my freezer".

[@TheCoreBreakdown]

@@krift8083 lmao rofl lol hahahahahahha

[@Mr_ryry]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Bishop3300_]

😂😂😂😂😂 The ants 2 they all living on a island unbothered

[@Dover939]

crabs don't have freezers

[@john.carlson23]

I LMFAO'd after I ROFL'd at that!

[@Will-on4om]

If there is one thing I learned about this video, it’s that everyone in your comment section is an expert on coconuts.

[@McTheAir]

I usually don't leave comments on KZbin videos, but this one was a masterpiece. I love watching your videos while having brunch or before falling asleep, since the music you use and the scenery you capture are mesmerizing. However, this one kept me awake for the entire length.

[@knoqqZ]

Yes, friend. You might be scrolling through the comments, like me, reading all these motivational comments. If you're reading this at night, you should get some sleep and not stress about everything going on in the world or what you're going through. Don't dwell on things from the past, don't stress about your future. Just live your life, because you only have one. Do whatever makes you happy, not what others want from you.

[@HyperHrishiHD]

I just opened this video and you were the first motivational comment! Thanks, really needed it. I’m gonna go to sleep… after watching this video and reading all the comments.

[@caseyj8313]

Real n true firm handshakes 🤝

[@ItsaMeNiyah]

That’s really sweet. This unexpected reminder was really helpful, thank you :)

[@AficulTV]

Thanks much, really needed that.✍️🥇

[@AnythingGoesx50]

Thank you❤

[@arunramesh8290]

Those little crabs and ants are the most happiest ones...and really thankful to you more than your subscribers. They wont forget you ever in their life for such a treat you have given to them. A lot of sweet opened coconuts !!!

[@hopingeverydayhopefull6162]

Dude I was having trouble sleeping and it's currently 1am and I'm an hour in and I was so relaxed I started getting sleepy when it usually takes me a few hours to actually be able to sleep, I think I can close my eyes and actually fall asleep in 5mins. Just wanted to thank you for all the effort you put into this cause this is just amazing and so relaxing, I'll definitely finish watching the rest tmr I really enjoyed it!

[@acumalaka910]

*one tips- if u want drink coconut water with better taste, shake the coconut first, if u hear the water inside shaking, thats defenitly the wrong one. if it dont shaking, thats the good one. it's coconut taste just so good and better than, and eazy to scratch too. im an south east asian, coconut water is my blood. trust me

[@Sawmhlubpag1]

For eggs put them in the water and if it flows it's no good

[@chaosXgum]

Im very sure he couldn't be picky in his situation. You ain't shaking no coconuts when you are limited. You just take what you can get.

[@LEMAO-hm3hg]

​@@chaosXgum no, he can climb, and there is a ton of coconut three, there is an option, so its a good tips

[@chaosXgum]

@LEMAO-hm3hg but he didn't want to climb as it clearly was using to much energy and it wasn't as easy as just poking them down. You can't test a coconut that's hanging on the palm. It needs to already have been hit to the floor at which this time he might as well drink it regardless of it having much coconut water inside, due to him being on an island for 5 days. You don't get picky when in that situation.

[@chaosXgum]

@LEMAO-hm3hg if you are going to be stupid, go be stupid with @acumalaka910

[@deiu9999]

That is what KZbin should be all about... the algorithm took me here and I was amazed. You're serious figuring out survival stuff but still you are funny in the same time. Much respect, man!

[@massive611]

If you enjoyed this, check out on KZbin, "the island with bear grylls". Its a TV show about survival that took place on this same island, just a few years earlier.

[@TravisLawrence12]

It's a great channel. Xander has a great art of observing and participating in nature.

[@deiu9999]

@@TravisLawrence12 exactly.. real, raw stuff, no fooling around...

[@Rokiahahmad-uv9gt]

The COCONUTS man😂🎉

[@ozdadev]

Survival? this dude will die if this is real scenario

[@Ekkil1337]

I love the big outdoors, but life with a multi handicapped child is restrictive to say the least.. but being able to take a few short breaks here and there with our regality and being able to watch your great content Xander is refreshing. please, never stop what you are doing. you are not only entertaining but also a safe haven for people like me :) best regard from Norway

[@WOODTOOL101]

Your tenacity is infectious. You showed how hard and how important water is in the outdoors. Loved this episode. Still laughing about the beginning scene of you floating in the water...Classic! Your humor is fantastic Xander. Thanks again!

[@liamheynderickx797]

Got to be the best intro ever haha

[@joshmontgomery4040]

Great performance 🎭

[@cyeungko]

Now he just need a buzz cut and some military training lol

[@dbz9393]

Classic Xander

[@detselom]

Great intro. How you gonna top it

[@tweak23]

He was acting his ass off and we loved it

[@skmarrama]

That was insane Xander! I always thought the show “Survivor” should be more about your adventure and less about stabbing each other in the back. I figured you’d elevate your sleeping off of the earth due to the crabs and pests but you did alright. I think your stomach issues were less about the fish and more about the coconuts. Glad you brought us along for the adventure!

[@terryhuggins9199]

Yeah coconut make you go bathroom

[@cloudburstdrones]

@@terryhuggins9199 It's just indigestible fiber.

[@adamnolton388]

Are you simple? 18 coconuts in one day??!! 😂 this dude's videos are an absolute lie

[@loganmontgomery1955]

@@adamnolton388 Why do you say that? Have you seen his other videos?

[@NikoRiv]

@@adamnolton388this guy is legit lmao

[@FlexRex.]

I love how on the first night he just keeps laying down on the bed and getting up and drinking tons of coconut water

[@xyyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

For me it was just annoying to watch. Either go to bed or drink your coconuts, make up your mind

[@Whatintarnationisthat]

@@xyyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzr u a real human being😂

[@xyyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

@@Whatintarnationisthat Yeah lol. Just got some strong opinions 😂

[@LorienGL]

Tip: If hot, limit your activity to the minimum, as you have a flashlight, all the heavy work should be done at dusk and dawn. Rest of the day, just chill and do activities that are not taxing (you actually dehidrate more bu cutting coconuts than the water you drink out of em). As well, get one of those plastic bottles, wash it and fill it up with coconut water in the fresh hours. Then when its hot, just enjoy drinking some big gulps of it (to keep it fresh rope it inside the sea). Cheers!

[@IceCream-uy4mc]

He do activity in day is for good lighting on his video. If he do all at night, there is nothing to watch right?

[@amariteague]

Xander! Please film yourself going back home as well! Would be so cool to see how much of a change it was and how much you appreciate your actual home. Fantastic video though!

[@normanharris6023]

stepping up the camping game....dont let the tropics fool anyone...it can be harsh if you dont know how to fend properly. I was born and raised in Tonga...I watch you call coconuts ripe.... the ripe ones are the old ones. the young ones are the sweeter ones...typically heavier too. Great stuff my friend..!

[@jeffdrmbyrequest7614]

You did a great job surviving on an island for 5 days without anything but limited tools...Coconut for 5 days is what makes you a survivor...I'm a fan from the Philippines💯💪

[@saidonaalimaniii3956]

Penge Biko.

[@aljonsnow6741]

You can actually create shallow notches (technically called conventional notches) as you climb on the coconut's trunk just enough for your foot to step on until you reach the top. That's how we climb coconuts here in the Philippines. The notches don't harm the tree.

[@damienrobinson1324]

In Australia we also call a Trigger Fish a Leather Jacket. Best way to get to the meat is to peel the leather off / skin it. From the head to the tail. Pretty simple once you know how. Awesome video and good to see you exploring outside of your own backyard (Canada).

[@matt948]

Yea leather jackets good eating just skinning them is pain in the butt

[@damienrobinson1324]

@@matt948 Very good eating, I used to make sure they were super dry, easier to grip when skinning.

[@rygregory]

It’s these videos where he spends most of his time without a shirt that I’m reminded that Xander used to be a model. Handsome, intelligent, resourceful, and kind. 😍

[@russianman07]

What’re you gay?

[@jebaite525]

​@@russianman07That a problem? And it aint gay to appreciate another man's qualities 😂

[@rygregory]

@@russianman07 Yes. I absolutely am. Now that I’ve answered your strange curiosity in regards to activities in my bedroom, I hope you have a great day! 😘

[@LoveDogs___3]

​@@russianman07why are You are jealous?? ’

[@russianman07]

@@rygregory terrible, I pity you. Seek therapy

[@FormEclipsed]

Xander, the effort you put into this whole production, the filming of the event, constant camera adjustments to capture worthy footage for us viewers, not to mention the island survival itself - it’s insane, massive kudos to you sir!

[@bawseeeee602]

he makes money from it bro

[@timocruz510]

@@bawseeeee602 We know bro, just want to express opinions. Our views make him money

[@jobelgarcela9944]

He is playing in the Island with so many food to eat.

[@boybutch]

@@jobelgarcela9944 I mean yeah. it wouldn't be as cool to watch if he just straight up starved the whole time.

[@kiyotaka2336]

​@@bawseeeee602atleast his money gaining is valid for the efforts he put into his videos

[@Rhuertapineda-j9g]

𝐀𝐺𝙐𝙎𝐓О𝐓𝙊 gokil bgt, pecah trs ga sia2 anjay

[@SweetCake3874]

Why is this better than a movie? It’s so relaxing at the same time

[@muhammadhamzah6603]

41:48 someone know this sound or how many frequence? please this such my brain

[@Jayh247]

@@muhammadhamzah6603what

[@bananabringer9109]

yes yes, usually when you find yourself on an island alone, you always have a machete and a flashlight... batteries included

[@overhalled]

@@bananabringer9109Yeah, actually. Those would be pretty common items to have on a ship or boat. Something similar to a machete at least.

[@SMAIYLKA]

@SMAIYLKA 👋👍✌

[@tristanadami4593]

a simple tip on cooking the trigger fish. the fish has natural thick skin so it doesn't need scaling and you can put it directly on the hot coals without wrapping it. in that way, the flesh from the inside will be cooked properly. you don't have to worry about burning the skin because it isn't edible after all.

[@PaulTANE-r4g]

Iaorana (Bonjour)Xander Thank you for this amazing video. Surviving in tropical islands seems easier than you thought...You are Lucky to be in an island where there are coconut trees. This tree offers you life. Eating nuts, drinking water, building hut with leaves...Hope you will find also tropical fruit trees inside the island. Hope as well you will make a mat with coconut leaves, you need practice for that. Here are some advices : 1-Not drinking too much coconut water, more you drink more you will never be satisfied. 2-Make fire smoke to distant mosquitos 3-Use Hermite crabs to catch fish. Big friendly hugs from Tahiti French Polynesia. Have a good and safe trip stunning Xander.😊

[@Mobb_-gm9tr]

TFP sooo beautiful!!

[@thaiinfrance]

I am coconut producer and drink ONLY coconuts (from 6 to 10 every day): absolutly no any problèm (and I am not alone to do this)

[@PaulTANE-r4g]

​@@thaiinfranceReally !!! It depends of the sort of coconut and how u drink it. Look at Xander how many coconuts He has drunk to be satisfied...

[@makinglure]

This island survival challenge is truly mind-blowing. Surviving for 5 days without food, water, or shelter takes some serious skills, especially when dealing with the island’s wildlife. As a fan of bushcraft, camping, fishing, and making my own handmade lures, I appreciate the resourcefulness you showed during this challenge. Truly epic survival skills!🍀😀👌👏

[@fire4breath]

Amazing content. Seasonal survival content, eat your heart out. Feature length 🤯 boom. Start. Finish. Great edits.

[@XizaidXper1a]

thanks

[@terryhuffaker3615]

The drone footage of the sea birds flocking and swirling around is magical.

[@SuperMortiki]

I don't recall him mentioning that he was also carrying a drone

[@adamproffit3901]

i dont know what it is about your vibe but i really like it. like, even the ad had me feeling good and ready for meditative nature adventures. thanks for doing this in such a genuine way, and the work that goes into recording these rather than just doing them

[@HuntirBrown-b1k]

Ever since I’ve been watching your videos I’ve been going out more often and I wanted to thank you and I inspire you dude so thank you a lot

[@thadub7173]

Coconuts contain potassium. Which make it a mild laxative if consumed in large amounts.

[@dconworld]

Yeah I seen dude eating all those coconuts and was wondering when the squirts were gonna hit lol

[@FittedSheets]

I’m sure he was shitting pretty good

[@IBetterTellYouTheTruth]

He barely touched the coconuts 😂

[@jack.redhead]

1 and a half hours, what a treat

[@wozza2046]

for real man, love these

[@J_D_B4379]

And I still wish it was a longer video

[@LSFD7]

Felt like 1 and a half hours of watching him cutting coconuts open though.

[@Live2dayWanderland]

@@LSFD7 yes lol chop chop chop chop chop chop lol

[@a.boss.__09]

Yep

[@AryaSumerta]

A tip from me, its easier to open cocomut from the side, just make a V cut and you need 4-6 swing. The side is not as thick as the top or bottom of coconut

[@Exjapter]

What also amazes me and he never mentions is the management of all the tech. Extra walking to get those walking shots. He climbs on the boat at the end (but then clearly redoes it as he needs to go grab the camera filming that.) Keeping the batteries and SD cards straight, in addition to everything else. Nice work!

[@JamieMoorehead]

Think I’ve found my new favourite Channel. This is exactly the kind of survival island videos I’ve been wanting to watch! Keep it up dude!

[@Ruiey]

The algorithm just pop this up to me and i immediately watch it. Now I'm invested onto watching more videos from thos channel.

[@maxito9984]

Me too

[@logicaldude3611]

I love how he washes up to shore and acts totally surprised and then is like, "Welp, time to get my gear" and walks over and grabs a full backpack and a kit lol

[@logicaldude3611]

@motoman2428 I’m joking about how he makes it seem like he randomly washed up on shore with his gear totally intact and sitting next to him. Relax. I like his videos.

[@killergurke2208]

@motoman2428 for sure,,, first thing he pulls is a machete🤣 all cam gear... how could u believe that if he pulls a 3 hand out of his bag? My thoughts on this .. if u have a knife like this its called camping 🙂 but okay hes not the only one call it survive^^

[@Solus8900]

the real life equivalent of "I did some mining off camera" from the old Minecraft days.

[@YeahNoTellTheTruth]

​@motoman2428 Unless it's a democrat? Trust me, Trumps going to make you eat your words, but this video isn't about politics so stfu.

[@ellabella214]

FR hahaha​@@Solus8900

[@jdniff6498]

One things these survival videos put out by this dude have taught me, bring a camera with plenty of batteries because the camera man never dies.

[@OpinionatedScents]

I love the long videos!!!!!! This reminds me of survivorman. Les is why I'm so addicted to this channel. I'm so excited.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

Well it literally is a survivorman clone. All these camping channels are. Not that I'm knocking him, just saying, Les should be getting a commission lol.

[@OpinionatedScents]

@@A_Man_In_His_Van homage. I'm glad they're keeping it going.

[@Poem-Tree]

@@A_Man_In_His_VanYou can't copyright or own the idea of a survival channel... Otherwise our ancestors would be requiring commissions also from Les

[@edrainecarlsantos396]

tips with the coconut, when its heavy its right and ripen means it has thin meat but has more water and sweet, but if its almost the same size but light that means its quite old, brown just means very old and more lighter, the lighter the coconut the thicker meat it has, when its ligher and has thicker meat it means it has less water in it and might also have less sweeter taste. coming from an islander myself.

[@hankhillsdisappointedsigh]

Underrated comment. Thanks for the the knowledge!

[@pooky_rl5021]

I feel like the only time I have a true escape from everything negative in my life is when I watch these videos it’s the only time I feel relaxed when I feel like nothing I watch xander. Thank you

[@TerrellMoment]

Les Stroud/ Survivorman taught me that that only drinking coconut water will dehydrate you. And the meat is food and the oil stops sunburn

[@dubossoncoline2273]

I love that you clean the place and made it look exactly like it was before you came.

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Coconuts, like if you have more than four or so, are a natural laxative. Enjoy having your system purged! Great video, full movie length!

[@Sepultra012]

I was just going to post this. I got a little worried when he said that coconuts were going to be his main source of food and water, because I had a feeling this was going to happen!

[@denniscrane9753]

Coconut Budnick

[@OutsidewithDylan]

I was thinking the same thing lol.

[@joshmaitie5954]

Mainly the coconut flesh he ate causes that, not the water. But that's not a bad thing doh

[@CrazyWeatherDude]

KZbinr Field Days myth-busted that.

[@romteni]

MORE OF THIS!!! I could watch this style stuff for hours. Literally. Survivorman type stuff is by far best.

[@TheRealLemongrab]

Try looking at field days, he does this kind of stuff

[@colleenleonard3855]

I've just watched one of Olivier Vitell videos about this Swedish man who survived alone on an island in Tonga for almost 9 months. He had no experience surviving in the Pacific, and that was his first time. Awesome documentary.

[@benwilkinson5638]

Watched this with my missus; “He has big arms!” “I love his sense of humour” “I bet he has the sweetest parents” She enjoyed it too ;) great stuff as always Xander, that must have been tough but your perseverance and positivity is awesome to see

[@thisguy8106]

😂😂

[@Phixcer]

i love how most of the comments mentions about him talking about coconuts. i mean you cant blame the guy its the only resource he can easily get to

[@WendyMeads]

Nope I strongly disagree...he has DINNER ... PROTEIN ALL AROUND HIM... EVEN DELIVERING ITSELF TO HIM "

[@animefreak3010]

Clearly you haven't watched real survivalists. They dig holes and make make shift plastic films using leaves with trash they find to make magnifying glasses to heat leaves in a dirt pit during the day which condensates and drips water and they bring zero equipment other than a camera. This dudes a los*r

[@manuelayrton1]

​@@WendyMeads the coconut problem seams to be mainly because of water needs, not food or protein

[@Milkyway109]

​@user-yj6io8tm5k WATER is the main priority, its contained within Coconuts, .......

[@parabassatine2093]

Coco co coco coco cocoooocoonat 😂😂😂

[@mighty_mulder4859]

Oh hell yeah 5 minutes after I wake up this drops. What a great way to start my Saturday morning.

[@gustavosb.]

SAME thing bro, thats sooooo good

[@booch326]

Better than Sat. morning cartoons!!! 😁

[@ruru2500]

Why are you online 5 min after waking?

[@meman9272]

Love the way you started the video as if you actually got stranded makes us feel like we are there love it!

[@VinceOnTheWeekend]

Everyone, gather 'round to watch Xander's hunt for the elusive wild coconut! What a fun adventure and I'm excited to see more stuff like this.

[@bUtMyRiGhTs]

Drinking too much coconut water can cause diarrhea in some people. Coconut water is high in potassium, which can lead to an electrolyte imbalance and diarrhea if consumed in excess. Coconut water also contains fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs), which are short-chain carbohydrates that can cause digestive issues like diarrhea.

[@briangardner5053]

In the beginning of drinking only coconut water lets say for survival, the electrolytes can cause a top down colonic rinsing out the small/large intestines. It's important to keep perspectives on things. After the intestines clean out old processed food/etc, the body can optimize its use of the coconut water & the body's digestion will adapt to the coconut water electrolytes.

[@sheilawhite9338]

True

[@eliotnavarro9470]

I agree, coconut water can cause all these symptoms, it is much better to die of thirst or in this case drink sand

[@pooloutdaboot]

So too many powerade and Gatorade can cause diarrhea due to high electrolytes? Would explain why I rarely had a solid one while playing football, that and all the protein shakes mixed with raw eggs and chocolate milk of course

[@cramlives01]

Guess he never watched Castaway. Tom Hanks taught us about surviving on coconuts.

[@Giladrot]

Xander, thank you so much. I stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago and I have to say, I think you're one of the most talented content creators out there. There's something so calming, genuine and pure about you and your videos even though your editing, camera angles and drone shots are phenomenal and professional. Keep on doing what you do and thank you so much for delivering these amazing pieces of art ❤

[@kipbellington6960]

Are u related to the Rothschild family

[@Giladrot]

@@kipbellington6960 Haha nah, just a not so common jewish surname 😅

[@kipbellington6960]

@Giladrot hahah was gonna say chuck us a fiver bro 😂 hahaha nah I'm kidding

[@Giladrot]

@@kipbellington6960 😂😂😂 Rothschilds don't even bother with five dollar bills, they're only carrying hundreds 😉

[@mfitz1412]

I just got recommended your videos and they're fun to watch. Thank you for the hard work you put into each and every one of them. You got yourself a subscriber!

[@washedmid]

Just watched the full thing. This was amazing. Such a good vid (as usual). This may be your best yet.

[@MiddleEarthCowboy]

I've watched so many videos of yours in the past few weeks youve quickly become my favorite wilderness you tube channels. I think what puts you ahead of other youtubers is the SOUND. You really let nature shine and the quality is so crisp. Looking forward to more awesome videos, much love dude.

[@Mdogg2005]

Xander - I've been a subscriber for a very long time and you've put out so many amazing videos and experiences. This has gotta be my favorite one thus far. Incredible.

[@seghi111]

Being human are just about intelligence, choice and suffering.. that's what makes us grow and adapt...nice survival video dude!

[@JSabh]

Learn to make a fish trap, its easy. Make two cone-shaped baskets with that rope and sticks by sharpening the entery end on the smaller cone leaving the bottom open so fish can enter and obviously the smaller cone must be open on both ends. The larger cone is closed at the small end and open at the large end. Insert the smaller cone inside the larger basket cone and fit them tightly. Put food/bait in the basket with a rock and rope attached. Drop the basket/fish trapand you will never go hungry. Also, learn desalination. You have a fire and plenty of trash, use it.

[@playboislidy]

You might think thats a good trap but its not. You might get a single fish if your lucky its a good way for like longer term staying on the island but its better to survive on coconuts if its 5 days

[@marcuslarwa9098]

Fishing with bait and hook is way more productive then a fish trap. Unless it’s a large cage trap that can hold a lot of fish. The cone trap you’re talking about won’t hold a lot of fish and it takes awhile to make. Most likely would waste more energy making it than the calories you’d gain from the fish caught.

[@jstrand8338]

Ya super easy

[@roger00170]

Here in Portugal we eat snails in the summer. You wash them in running water, then put them inside a boiling Pan with water for 10 minutes. After that you cook them for about 10 minutes in low heatt. Then you want to add salt, a bouillon chicken cube, crushed garlic with the bark, chopped onion, oregano leaves, Bay leaf. Increase the heat, as the water start to boil keep that way for 5 minutes. Just keep taking out the foam it gets. Know you can eat this with beer so good!

[@JulienBlue_]

Imagine someone actually ends up deserted on this island and sees all the coconuts already cut open😂

[@hcmax]

Genio, abuso del recurso

[@botanik6140]

great video sir :) your embroidery skills motivate me :)👍👍👍👍👍

[@GalenHM]

I absolutely loved this video! Thanks for taking us with you on this journey Xander. I’d love to see you do more stuff like this in the future.

[@YeahNoTellTheTruth]

1 hour in and I must say, this was more realistic than some of those surviving videos. The comments about drinking coconut water is just annoying, because they insist on making you be like the other videos. They go right to fires and fishing before even touching on basics like you did, just ensuring you have some kind of hydration. Thats realistic as it gets. Of course having a tool greatly helped.

[@KamIsntRealBabe]

I think most of the coconut commenters are just giving him tips on how to consume coconut water in a potentially better way, if he had the option in the future :)

[@jordanbridges]

You can't subsist solely on coconut water.

[@kayteesamoa2548]

GREEN COCONUT are the ONES for DRINKING, because they’re freshly n more drinking water, also nicely soft coconut to eat. We do not eat/drink the brown coconuts, they’re mature and not much JUICE unless we use them for other purposes/cooking etc, so forth,😊

[@hotsauceproteinshake]

The moon crabs swarming with the full moon was a sight to see.

[@edward2815]

in our country we carve mini steps on the trunk of the coconut trees so we can get a better grip on our foot when climbing.

[@dennisbagatin4480]

Wouldn't that hurt the tree? just wondering

[@edward2815]

@@dennisbagatin4480 not really since it dries up quickly and it doesnt release any sap, the steps were not that deep its just so your feet could get a better grip. its 1-2 inch deep

[@chinafog1780]

yup we do that as well 👍

[@m.i.c.h.o]

That's awesome. Learn something new every day.

[@MrShadow205]

Yup, that's how it's done. Only had to deal with the ants on top. That's the worst, btw.

[@crazyjoelowe]

I always find the ocean both beautiful and humbling. Gilligan always made surviving on a deserted tropical island look so easy lol. Thanks, as always. for taking us along on your adventures - We're all so lucky to have found you and your channel.

[@stampede963]

But that's because Gilligan had Ginger and Marianne.

[@lettuce1626]

Love that smile in the end, you can tell how excited he is to go back home

[@KmySc-n1t]

An experienced survivalist will eat properly in every camp. Salute you!

[@Theworldisyouroyster156]

My first video of yours I had no idea what this even was. It was so interesting, relaxing and beautiful. Can’t wait to see more of your stuff. ❤

[@robertclarkguitar]

Hey man. Just watched this. You knowing you only had 5 days surely made this mentally easier but, your knowledge saved you. I may have eaten that fruit. So glad you showed that. Now I know to be vigilant in my journeys if ever I share a circumstance as this.

[@matslindeberg]

Real life Castaway. Impressive skills on display and great vibes throughout. Well done!

[@janm2473]

Yeah! Move over, Tom Hanks..

[@ryanhighberg4662]

I'm an hour in, and the anticipation for the fed ex packages to start coming in with the tide is killing me

[@herohour6496]

I would've caught and eaten the birds. So much food on that island!!!

[@Tteste-oq6nh]

A little late on this video but for some future reference if you didn’t know, so if you find a neem tree if neem trees even grow in the location, grab a bunch of leaves or seeds and crush them up to get the oils out. Then boil them in some water for like 10-15 minutes until the water turns kind of greenish-brown. Let it cool down, strain out the plant bits, and boom-you’ve got a natural bug repellent. Just dab it on your skin or spray it if you’ve got a bottle. Neem’s strong smell keeps mosquitoes and other bugs away, and if you’ve got neem oil, mix it with coconut oil for extra power. Oh, and the leftover paste? Great for soothing bug bites or itchy skin!

[@DrywallRobotics]

Xander: "Ima just lay in my bed" Crabs: "Our Bed!!!!!"

[@Marcus_1001]

Another awesome video, Xander! I have to say a huge WOW to all the plastic that washed up on that beach. The amount of junk we have polluted our oceans with is absolutely appalling. I love how conscientious you are about not harming the environment when you do these trips. Well done to you!

[@vishnukg007]

I just gulped some water from my water bottle halfway into this video and realized it! Man we take everything for granted. Love your videos❤️

[@AmirAhmed-hb1ze]

Please don't beat the fish like that

[@silverinium]

​@@AmirAhmed-hb1zebruh your replying to a comment. And also is he supposed to make the fish suffocate? Or burn it alive? You cray.

[@SMAIYLKA]

@SMAIYLKA

[@sumeetchauhan4343]

literally started feeling so thirsty and watching it sipping from my bottle lol

[@mixchief]

Haha, did the exact same thing! Got thirsty just by looking at this.

[@lisawyer7524]

Lots of great tips should I ever find myself in this situation. I enjoyed watching your resilience and determination to survive.