You WON'T Survive Without These 5 Essential Items!

[@Dasmancan]

Canadian here and I agree with your advice... Be prepared for the worst. Keep educating and take care of each other!

[@jonfornwald]

Good setup but I'd add a small tarp or poncho and cordage for weather protection. Also make sure your clothing is appropriate for possible weather change situations. Thanks Clint.

[@MountainSurvival]

thats gonna be my next episode. These were the 5 you should have regardless. im trying to break it down so people can absorb it a lil at at time. if that makes sense. thanks for watching and supporting the channel for so long jon. God bless ya friend.

[@nickcasolino8903]

​@@MountainSurvival I disagree. The 5 Essential Tools are, 1 Cutting tool, 2 Shelter, 3 Fire, 4 Water, 5 Food. Try to be warm without a Shelter while a pouring rain is raining on you or a cold wind blowing cold air between the woven of your clothing. Hello Hypothermia! Ask Survival Lilly what happened to her. She'll never make that mistake again.

[@georgesouthwick7000]

@@nickcasolino8903Absolutely agree about the importance of shelter. The best way to avoid hypothermia is to stay dry and out of the wind. A tarp is the best solution to this problem.

[@jasonhoyt8232]

Good kit. I would definitely include a thin nylon tarp, though, too. Or at least a poncho.

[@thaddeusscudder-zk9yc]

Id definitely need to know about survival. Just moved to the country from the city and I'm freaking lost out here. Crazy things we do for love. But yes please teach. Thanks a bunch man

[@jukkavv]

Please yeah .. do that trauma kit / first aid kit video 🙏🏻 Thank you! 1. Poncho 2. Bic lighter 3. Grayl 4. Knife 5. Phone

[@greyscout01]

Yes, a video on your First Aid kit would be good. I usually pick up tips I may not have considered from others kits.

[@MountainSurvival]

coming tomorrow night!! thanks for watching !!

[@echarbor3]

Excellent advise for long or short trips to the woods. Thanks for sharing your experience. Stay safe.

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

My 5 are Leatherman Supertool 300, tourniquet , Mil-Tec poncho, ferro rod and stainless steel 38oz Nalgene

[@MountainSurvival]

@@corleyoutdoors2887 those are great items. Thanks for watching sir.

[@garycase1790]

Great American Video

[@bwrscott1]

Yes would like to see what's in your first aid kit. Always can learn things from what other's carry.

[@MountainSurvival]

coming tomorrow night!!! thanks for watching!!

[@Cpl.Jackson_36ID.]

Ferro rod 1/2x6" BK9 knife Mora Kansbol Sawyer on smart water bottle Corona folding saw

[@GaryGraham-68]

Hi God is the survival expert

[@christopherhill1678]

I would have put a metal Nalgene in myself. I personally have made bow drills both with store baught cordage and made cordage from saw palmetto (very abundant in my area of Florida), but i have yet to create a good container for water boiling or storage. Great video, though.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍 .. a good share. Opinions will differ regarding your list. What one carries will depend on the environment and circumstances. From young, back in the 1950's my late Mom had a Mantra, "When you go out, take a Jersey." This engrained the habit in me to always dress appropriately for what I was about to get up to .. 'Shelter' being my first priority. This would include protection against inclement weather .. rain, heat, cold, etc. The 'Rule of Three' is worth noting. Aspiration / Shelter / Hydration / Nutrition .. Minutes / Hours / Days / Weeks. Under the right (wrong) conditions, one could quite easily be toast. I follow the Dave Canterbury '10 C's of Survival and what I take with me, depends on, and will differ, depending on what I have planned (and for possible hiccups). That said .. on the top of my bedroom chest of drawers is (and what accompanies me no matter what or where .. over and above everything else): Swiss Army Knife wrapped in a Cotton Handkerchief with some Paper Towels .. Mini BIC lighter .. Duct Tape wrapped around an old Credit Card .. Roll of Cordage .. Mini Cut Kit that includes Water Pure Tabs .. Loo Kit (I'm 74 yrs old 🙄😏) .. Opinel Folder in a Belt Pouch .. Whistle .. Water Flask and Mobile Phone. The above-mentioned may seem to be a lot but actually, it takes up very little space about one's body and clothing. One soon gets used to having it on board. Order .. a Place for Everything and Everything in it's Place. Thanks for the share. Hopefully those who need it most will read and heed 🤞. Take care ..

[@MountainSurvival]

Hey thomas, i can agree with everything you said. i carry alot on my person daily as well, not because im scared i may need them but because i use them everyday. thanks for the comment, God bless!!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. You did a fine job in presenting the information. My items of choice when venturing into the outdoors are as follows: a military web waist belt and attached to it is a canteen kit, with cup and lid. Also in the kit is a lighter, matches, water purification tablets and a multi tool. I wear a light wt. multi pocket fishing vest. In the vest pockets I have a head lamp with Xtra batteries, a compass, 1 pair of leather gloves, 1 small flashlight 🔦, a whistle, 1 bandana, a map of the area, a mini survival blanket and a small 1st aid ⛑️ kit. I usually include some energy bars. Last, but not least, is my 9 shot .22 revolver with a handful of extra rounds. Sorry to be so long winded. Stay safe out there 🏕️ my friend. 😊

[@ronaldrose7593]

Thank you for your kind comment. Stay safe everyday. 😊

[@supertom8552]

Fantastic video on this subject ! Thank you 👍

[@longrider42]

I used to teach Wilderness Survival back in the late 70's through the early 80's. I am thinking about doing a video series on the 7 C's of survival. Yes some say five, some say ten, but I've worked it out to 7. 1. Cover, set up some kind of shelter, using a tarp. Do not waste time trying to build something. 2. Cordage, you need that to set up your cover, and many other things. 3. Combustion, now that you have your shelter set up, time to build a fire. 4. Cutting, should go before combustion. Knife, Hatchet, small folding saw. Right tool for the job. 5. Container, now many just talk about a metal water bottle with nesting cup. But for the most part you cant cook in those. So some kind of small pat/pan you can cook in. 6. Calories, yep, food. I carry food to eat during the hike, but I also carry extra, just in case. 7. Communication, and I'm not talking your cell phone. Whistle, Signal Mirror, Bright orange flag, Bright Flashlight, with extra batteries. Maybe a Road Flare, but you have to be careful with those. Yes, there are other things, Water purification and first aid, but you should always have that when hiking. Good video by the way.

[@MountainSurvival]

@@longrider42 this is a great outline to go buy. Be a great video idea.

[@longrider42]

@@MountainSurvival Yeah, I will most likely start the series soon. Just have to get all the gear together. Might be a good winter project.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Great tips brother. I’ve been lost many times and I tell everyone if you get lost stay calm. Great video bro 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ClaudeHighsmith]

A firearm is like a tourniquet when you need it you need it quickly you may never need it but when you do it's a lifesaver

[@nickcasolino8903]

My 5 Essential tools- 1- Cutting Tool- A Belt Carbon Steel knife like a Mora Garberg. You can cut down a 4" tree trunk. You can create a Bow drill for fire making. You can use your knife as Flint and Steel for fire making. You can replace an Axe with your knife. 2- Shelter- SOL Emergency Blanket. It replaces a Poncho, a tarp, a tent for shelter. Cover yourself from head to toe, It will protect you from Wind, Rain, Snow, Cold temperature. After covering yourself, if you put a candle between your legs, it will get the chill out of your body. Forget the cheap Mylar blankets, they are not strong enough nor long enough. 3- Combustion - Ferro Rod, Flint and Steel kit, Magnify Lens, , lighter. 4 - Container - A Metal Military Canteen Water Bottle/Cup/Stove set. By boiling water in the Canteen bottle, you can use it as a hot water bottle to keep you warm. You can disinfect water or make yourself a pine hot tea. 5- Cordage. 6-For Protection - Bear pepper spray works 10 x better than a gun. When you can't breath, you hurt no one whether you are Human or Animal. For First Aid - Nature is full of First Aid Items like Pine sap is Antiseptic. Thanks

[@tom_olofsson]

How am I just now finding you? Terrific vid.

[@MountainSurvival]

@@tom_olofsson thanks for watching. Glad to have ya.

[@mtwoodsmen4563]

Hey Clint great info by the way what multitool did you have in the video thanks

[@MountainSurvival]

the one shown in this video is the leatherman REV. i also have the leatherman super tool 300. i keep in my back pack. the Rev is a good pocket carry, it has pocket clip, and you can open the knife blade without opening the pliers like most multi tools. thanks for watching friend.

[@allenwurl6245]

👍 Poncho 👍

[@techmarc6996]

All great items to carry on you when hiking etc. However, one more necessity to carry is a Stainless Steel Water Bottle or Military Canteen. A water collection container, & the means to boil the water is essential.

[@Fvtarchitecture]

Yes please, I would like to see more on that first aid kit.

[@MountainSurvival]

its up on the channel now, thank you for watching.

[@auntyv]

My first item: TELL SOMEONE WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND WHEN YOU WILL RETURN. Those other things may buy you time until you are rescued or found. Someone else knowing where you are going and how long you expect to be gone does not diminish your adventure one iota. Thinking otherwise is ego talking.

[@MountainSurvival]

i agree 100%

[@MikeJones-im7ki]

You have a lot of good stuff there

[@WoodPigeonOutdoors]

Some great items... Some of these are what i carry going into the wilderness of Canada. Like Ky my area has hawlers streams ect... Do go in having a knife or multie tool a lighter or an easyer way to make fire then rubbing sticks together... As well as some way to purify water... Lastly knowledge but thats a skill set all on its own... This is why the outdoor community some of these videos... As always stay awsome cheers

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Good presentation!

[@MountainSurvival]

@@corleyoutdoors2887 thank you sir.

[@clivedunning4317]

Great selection of essential kit. Can I humbly suggest that you add two lightweight survival whistles to your kit. One on you, one on the outside of your pack, in case your hands/arms are injured or pinned. My recommendation would be for the US military aviator survival whistle from ACR, or the ACME/HUDSON's Tornado. Always take my Mora Kansbol and a SAK. Additionally, I always have a canteen cup or small mess tin/cooking pot with me to boil water. Happy Trails

[@MountainSurvival]

i actually keep a storm whistle in my pack and a tops triple tunnel in my knife sheath that stays on my side. we have found people in the gorge that had a whistle. they could hardly blow it but it was enough for us to hear them. thanks for watching.

[@clivedunning4317]

@@MountainSurvival This sounds a bit morbid, but is a genuine question. Did you ever find/rescue folk that would have been rescued/saved far earlier if they had had a whistle they could use ?

[@MountainSurvival]

@@clivedunning4317 yes, found people 10 feet from the trail, been walked by several times but due to lush vegetation were unable to see them. A simple whistle or air horn. Really anything could have saved them.

[@gunterlangesschwein.kieran1784]

Water purification, swiss army ranger tool, fero rod, first aid , fire arm / recurve Bow. Add a bivvy bag/sleeping bag cover type or rain poncho /,tarp and I'm good to go .

[@Elias.Agg.]

Nice video but you need more stuff. A poncho for example, paracord, food, compass etc.

[@MountainSurvival]

@@Elias.Agg. those are all great things to have as well. But you could survive a day or three without them. Stay tuned the next video will be adding to this one.

[@matthewbrown6163]

I was once on a scenic walk with people we were only going for 45 minutes - I grabbed my first aid pouch (some band aids, alcohol wipes, betadine, tea tree oil & bandages with triangular bandage) 1/2 way there we were stopped by a group with the youngest suffering a bee sting. With a swipe of my ID Pass (get into the parking area), I swiped the stinger out & treated the wound. I looked at the parents who were unprepared on this walk from the carpark. The most basic first aid kit helped this young girl asap. I showed this to the group & they fobbed it off as not interested.

[@MountainSurvival]

@@matthewbrown6163 yeah, unfortunately people think nothing is ever gonna happen to them or their crew, which is not true. Or they r just simply too lazy to carry a small pack on their back.

[@thomasmusso1147]

👍 Kudos to you. There will always be those who mock and scoff at those who 'like to be prepared'. They also probably are those who end up as 'statistics' or having played the 'lead roles' in some outdoor incident with a bad ending. Ignore them and continue doing what is good for you.

[@MountainSurvival]

@@thomasmusso1147 you are exactly rite. ill be the guy to show up and help them!! hopefully.

[@tacticalbackpacker]

Mr. Moore, great video. Please produce a video of your first aid kit!

[@MountainSurvival]

its up on the channel now

[@davidweimerskir6968]

THANKS Brother🙏🙏🙏 It's a GREAT video that is sure to help NEWBIES & more Experienced individuals as they venture out into The Beautiful Outdoors, which can be a little on the WILD side!! Your EDC pistol looks good in its holster! What firearm do you carry???

[@MountainSurvival]

its a glock 43X, the holster is a jm4 tactical, they are based in texas and its the best holster i have ever owned, hands down.

[@kevinconant6279]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Items in first aid kit , what do you have ?

[@MountainSurvival]

Already got a video up on the channel. Thanks for watching friend.

[@DanielSmith-ez9ox]

Good picks and advice🤙

[@AJoe-ze6go]

Love to see what's in your IFAK.

[@oldcountryboy]

I live in the Pacific Northwest. The only thing that you Left out would be a bigger knife I know the multi tool has a knife. I like having a big knife in the woods.

[@bwrscott1]

Also, a gun can be used to signal for help. Rule of 3. 3 shots wait. wait anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour and fire 3 shots. Hoping to hear a 2 shot response from the searcher/rescuers.

[@stephen8433]

Thank you for teaching me the Rule of 3. I can't get out in the woods any more, however, I like watching outdoor videos.

[@mikelgeren149]

Poncho and cordage . New sub 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Ingeb91]

Good setup. A lot of people just say "knife" and I feel the multitool is far more useful as your cutting tool, so I try not going anywhere without my wave. I keep the blade screaming sharp, and I try to use more sturdy knives when I have those aswell, so that when I actually need the multitool, it's ready to go. I like that you got a huge first aid kit. Mine is bare bones, but I also live in an area without a lot of dangerous critters. We do like us a big ferro rod, but usually I just carry a bic because it weighs less. Considering how little skill most people have, I would probably say just carry a bic, as It's going to work even if you're completely clueless. But yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing your video on the trauma pack. Looks interesting, and good video!

[@stephen8433]

Subbed and thumbs up. I appreciate your concern for us.

[@scottfergusson8411]

Shelter ,water,fire, food. Tools Better to have it and not need it…. Than to need it and not have it.

[@longrider42]

P.S. Neither the Sawyer Squeeze or the Life Straw will filter out viruses. That is why every year on the AT you have about a Nora Virus outbreak. So yes some kind of water purification drops. Or a really really good filter. Yes, it wont be cheap, and it wont be small, but it will purify your water.

[@verdecabo4306]

I would probably miss a good full tang knife. On the other hand, the pistol seems more or less useless to me - how many times a month does one need to shoot. Especially when I don't have a small caliber, but only a .45, which is big and especially heavy. I would rather consider a blowgun for harvest small edible prey. Good video, like.

[@richardhenry1969]

All i need if something bad happens is this Ducktape A waterfilter mine is membrane solutions its a rebuildable filter with a carbon filter as well. A lighter with Ducktape wrapped around. A poncho an in the chest pocket a 5'x7' tarp A folding saw and BPS adventurer knife A steel bottle and cup. I don't need a firstaid kit everything can be taken care of with Ducktape and 550 cord. Im not doing surgery on a mountain. My actual kit has more stuff but it's to much to list. Im trained from old WW2 guys. My scout leaders were all WW2 and Korea then i joined the military trained under Vietnam vets. The most important thing is use your gear. Even if its car camping. Gotta start somewhere. Just read a story about a rescue. A couple planned a 20 mile hike with no experience. They packed over 96lbs a person. Needless to say they only made it 2miles. Then it snowed and their boots got wet. Somehow they felt that was it. How do these people sleep at night. I would be mortified to ask for help. Especially 2-3 miles from the start. I walk my dog father then that 3 times a day and im disabled. It's like people have become spoiled entitled assholes( for lack of a better word) Sorry for the long comment i tend to do that a lot. But i thought it might interest you.

[@GeckoHiker]

I'm an ultra-lightweight backpacker. Every walk in the woods includes my survival necklace (Sawyer mini-filter, ferro-rod and striker, tactical self-defense knife in a sheath, tiny compass, P-38, tiny LED lights (2), and a waterproof capsule with minor first aid, water collection baggies, wax and lint fire starter, needles, fishing line, hooks, matches, and water purification tablets. My tummy pack has a sil-nylon poncho, survival tin, more first aid, hand sanitizer, soap, dental, candy, trail mix, and instant coffee. Oh, and a mesh bag for trapping crawdads in a creek. The 8 lb base weight lumbar pack has a change of clothes, food, water filter, titanium pot, and a Marmot Pounder that I reworked to weigh 12 ounces. If it gets cold I'll wear all my clothes and wrap myself in the Marmot and the poncho. Note: always bring a spouse who is happy to carry a mondo-condo tent and sleeping bags. Try not to leave him too far behind 😁

[@supertom8552]

Signal device,and whistle, head lamp , batteries . On top of what he said !

[@Paul-b3g]

Show video of your outdoor first aid kit trauma kit

[@MountainSurvival]

its up on the channel now. thanks for watching.

[@davidglazener7921]

Extra ammo for the firearm. Great video.

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

Always Ammo and water and fire rule 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@tongkhufrancois8011]

So my tools are basically ! - Knife Becker BK 2 -Mora Neck Knive -Gransfors Brucks Wild Hatchet -Silky Nata - Silky Super axel saw -Victorinox SwissTool + -Letaherman Surge -BG Fire starter -Military Tarp Poncho -Emergency SOL all season blanket -Mini Saywer -Lifestraw bottle go 2 -Lifestraw Mini -First aid kit Waterproof Care Plus .....To name a few! SOif i have to pick up Only 5 items not included Fire arms as i live in Europe. 1- Gransfors Brucks Wild Hatchet 2-BG Fire Starter 3-Emergency SOL all season Blanket 4-Lifestraw Go 2 5-First aid kit Waterproof Care Plus BUT i always adding Tylenol and more important Amoxicillin and Paracord

[@LonnieHarrington-z7b]

Out in the hills of Vermont where I am and in fair weather I always hump a IFAC, my Leatherman CORE, Lighters and ferro rod, rain gear, compass, food, waterfilter and water, a bandana and my .38 cal Revolver. Its more than 5 but like you said I'd rather have it and not need it then to need it and not have it. Lots of 💩 can happen .in the bigwoods of the Northeast.

[@robyngrogan7647]

Please make a video on your first aid kit. Thanks in Advance.

[@MountainSurvival]

Already up on the channel. Thanks for watching.

[@gimponatrip425]

I would carry a Full Tang knife and a single wall stainless steel container to cook with and purify water

[@fredflintstone6163]

I never carry water at 75 I have been drinking stream water all my life and use dozens of wild planets for food I take trapping gear and have been trapping since the sixties I eat what I catch I bring tarp sleep bag rifle ax fish hooks and cord just know your skills and stay safe 🪓🤔

[@pinetree9343]

Do a video on your first aid lit

[@MountainSurvival]

its on the channel now, thanks for watching.

[@jamesmcgee2447]

First aid kit review please.

[@MountainSurvival]

@@jamesmcgee2447 video will be out tomorrow. Thanks for watching.

[@paull1033]

You could easily add 5 more items to your list without taking too much space…

[@PaulRaymond-fd4hx]

Missing? A water bottle or canteen and a good cutting tool such as a knife or hatchet. Also.. Navigation compass and small flashlight. Other than that, You got most of it covered. End.

[@denisoleary5302]

No Poncho?

[@GoOutsidePeople]

Water Food Fire Knife First aid

[@GlennRobert-ix6dj]

Should take a water bottle too . 3 days without water .

[@reneek7721]

You won't survive without God first.

[@kenross9026]

Amen

[@MountainSurvival]

i agree 100%, all things are possible through Christ!!! God bless you friend!!

[@reneek7721]

@MountainSurvival y'all have good weekend

[@kenross9026]

@@reneek7721 From the Garden to the cross and from death to life in glory with Christ

[@lanenordgren7641]

I never go anywhere without my imaginary friend 😂

[@dj4514]

The one thing I would add that you do not have is a compass

[@AJoe-ze6go]

You're missing one critical component - a way to make shelter.

[@MountainSurvival]

watch the first aid video thats on the channel now it will explain why i didnt include it in this set. thank for watching.

[@SirPraiseSun]

cant imagine going in mountain lion and bear states/countries without fire power and a 10-14 inch knife to to go with it.

[@lizard2425]

Some bad information here... If you shoot a bear with a 22 pistol, said bear will rip you to pieces little by little. A 44 mag or at least a 10mm with special bear load is a minimum. If you have not trained with it, don't bring it; it will just get you killed. Use bear spray, and yes train with that. (Most people mistakenly shoot or spray over the bear)

[@MrMech-oj7iy]

Without gear. We are all screwed.

[@MikeGeorge-w9d]

Are you paying attention to all the rescues of leaf peepers this fall? "Short hikes" on marked trails is what most people are doing when they get in trouble. They get lost and then they get cold. The first thing they need is a map. A compass might help orient to the map of those marked trails. The next and most important is simply to dress appropriately for location and time of year. Next would be a flash light because once the sun goes down they won't be able to see the map...of course with the map they'll probably be back at the car before dark. LOL You didn't mention any of that but that's all it would take to keep the VAST majority out of trouble. Of course it doesn't make for much of a video. LOL

[@gumecindogarcia1070]

Some $1s and $5s

[@SonnyCrocket-p6h]

I keep a Bic in my pocket and a Peanut lighter inside of a ziploc bag in my pack I always have a keychain flashlight and ferrorord. and a fresnel lense in my wallet. Somebody else's 10 or so tems might weigh less and have less bulk than your 5 items and it's the weight and bulk that limit you, not the number of items. I aint going anywhere without my 6" long, 16 oz 9mm in my kydex front pants pocket. You have to have 2 qts of water to last half a day, if you're doing much of anything and that's 4 lbs. I aint going anywhere without a lb of food. You need hydration and energy out there so that you dont make bad decisions. I take some nut butter, jerky, Koolaid, electrolytes, granola, powdered milk then you'll have 2500 calories, protein ,fats, carbs . and no need to cook any of it You CAN of course warm it up, if you wish if that makes you feel better. My pack(s). shelter/sleep gear and clothing totals 9 lbs and can handle 34F, high winds and rain, as well as 100 F and bugs in just cammies and cap. Need a few medical items, UCO lantern and reflector, and a couple of beeswax candles, canteen cup water filter and carry bag . Trekking poles help PREVENT injuries and help you walk to a sheltered area if you DO get hurt, or sick. So Im up to almost 20 lbs and you're nuts to go anywhere with less or without a satellite phone and GPS locator. All it takes is to hurt your knee or ankle and boom, it's very hard for you to make a shelter, or keep a fire going. The poles can hold your shelter or bugnet up up off of you I favor a hammock cause it solves so many problems and mine can feed me, if need be, since it's made of 50x10ft of 2" mesh monofilament gillnet. It can become 100 x 5 ft of gillnet, or seine, Given a baited weir, set in 18" of water, a seine can push a LOT of fish from 4 ft deep water into the weir, and it can be done 3-4x per day. Butcher your catch in the weir, and put bags of fishheads and guts tied to the inside far end of the weir. Cambium can be diced up, boiled and fried, mixed with fish oil, it's life-sustaining.

[@Fatihsahin648]

👑👋✊👏

[@cyrusrustomji3201]

We can't have firearms instead we carry a big fixed knife or Khukri

[@Nofixedabode859]

Really a filter useless in the winter, bag and boil,a first aid kit is full of shite, good chopper plus poncho

[@EsyuDach]

funny, the Native Americans had none of those things yet they survived for millennia

[@Sam-c7y9d]

If you go on a suvival trip why would you take all your trinkets, then it is just camping,

[@Sam-c7y9d]

If you know your stuff you don't everything you think you do, city slicker versions once again, where are the real people who are not so arrogant and real....

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Great tips brother. I’ve been lost many times and I tell everyone if you get lost stay calm. Great video bro 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MountainSurvival]

@@BackpackingWithJason you are like me, you’ve never really been lost just momentarily confused. lol

[@BackpackingWithJason]

@@MountainSurvival 😂😂