What a lot of people fail to do, and one of the most important thing is.......Once you put your kit together actually go out and spend a night somewhere and rely 100% on your kit. You'll find out what you really need that works for you. People tend to buy a lot of cool stuff they see on RUclips but really has no useful functionality. But man is it cool. Kits are good but you have to practice a few times a year.
I would also recommend loading up the lighter with some other stuff like wrapping it in duct tape or gorilla tape. Gorilla tape can be an amazing fire starter. Plus inside the roll of tape you can add little stuff like fishing line and hooks and any thing else you want
I thought I was the only person fascinated by survival kits. Outstanding work and I really enjoy your format. Clean, simple, easy to understand. Also a good, well practiced voice that is easy to listen to. Bravo.
Don't know if it would be economically viable or not, but you should sell these kits. This is damn near a perfect mini survival kit. I'd buy one for sure!
@@djomegaminusI have to be honest here. Rushing off to Amazon every time a new 'dingbat' takes your fancy is silly and expensive. My kit has stuff that I've had for YEARS and I know how to use. I've sourced things from second-hand shops and my current EDC is housed in a bright red fabric pencil case lined with stout see-through plastic that somebody gave me. It's long enough to hold a toothbrush. Oral hygiene is SO important in a survival situation. Anyway this pencil case has several individual compartments and fits EVERYTHING. It drops in my handbag. But I wouldn't mind getting some of the stuff in the video...
What's stopping you from putting one together yourself? He tells you everything that he puts in his kit, and it'd certainly be cheaper to source everything yourself instead of paying for someone else's labor. And it's probably not economically viable unless he upcharges an insane amount. I've learned from putting together a couple kits myself that "survival kits" is one of those things that you really benefit more from doing it yourself. Not only is it cheaper, but you benefit more from knowing what you need for what you have in your area, and it will be different than what someone else puts together. Like this kit is fine and all, but I find it to be a bit too large for what I consider to be a true survival kit. It needs to be something I can easily take with me, because what use is it if I don't have it when I need it? Ideally, it should be small enough to fit in a typical pants pocket. If not that, then small enough to throw in any bag. This one is too large. And while that means it is more capable, it makes it less likely for me to have on a typical trip, which is when you'd least expect to find yourself in a situation where you'd need it. Putting something together like this yourself can be quite the fun exercise as well. You get to learn a few things, you can get surplus or second-hand items to save money, and treat the obtaining of them as quests of sorts. And you'll value it much more than if you just bought someone else's kit.
@@susanp.collins7834 Is oral hygiene really that important in a survival situation? I would think so many other things take priority that a toothbrush wouldn't be worth the space.
For sunscreen, i use some lip balm with SPF 15, can also be used as ointment, tinder (with cotton), and on cold dry winter days you rub some on exposed skin to prevent moisture loss which makes you colder like sweating in summer...
Nice kit. Solid on shelter, fire,water and decent on first aid. Being found is very important so I'd certainly put a real signal mirror in the kit and there are so many sizes out now. If one thinks the knife is a bit large or heavy, you could always plan on using your EDC knife and putting a smaller folder or even fixed blade in there. At the end of the day, the owner must be confident in the contents which is why making your own is best.
Love it!!! Amazing kit!! JMHO: I would add 1more sewing needle, a sun screen/bug repellent packet, 1 bullion cube, 1 caffeine pill, a mini-signal mirror and a small Fresnel. I think u could lose the small army knife (I love them too... and have dozens - but u have the big one) and maybe even the wire saw since there's one the large knife). Great ideas!!!!
Just my opinion, the one handed Trekker is one of the best knives to have in a survival situation minus a fixed blade. Which having a fixed blade is not always possible or practical. Great video. With your format and content, I have suggested your channel to some of my fellow military and civilian buddies.
What a great kit! One idea/suggestion, if it will fit I would replace the coffee filters with a bandana. SO MANY uses and imo a must have in any survival kit. Thanks for the great videos & kit breakdowns. I love your channel
Nice kit. Built something similar, but a bit larger. Few more of each kinda thing... I'm using a fairly inexpensive multi-pocket fishing vest to carry it and a bunch of other stuff.
My "sewingthread" is 20m of 0.20mm braid fishingline (powerpro, fireline...), much stronger then regular thread but still great sewingthread. My braid is wound on the bic and a piece of ziptie, that allow me to store the needles (2) in the space between ziptie-lighter-line. Suggestion for the fishing kit, put fishingflies in there (gold-ribbed-hares ear and Red-tag are my choise), they may give you fish without bait (and other animals that eat bugs).
Overall excellent kit. I would try to get a pot grabber in there if you are even considering boiling or cooking in that tin. That 1H trakker is in my EDC, but I have replaced the toothpick with a ferro rod (search victorinox firefly to find it, not an actual victorinox product) and have a few tinderquicks stuffed into the body of it. This makes the knife itself a fully contained fire kit. Nothing beats a modern lighter though.
It looks like a pretty good little kit to just have in the car if you are separated from your primary kit ... you aren't left "helpless" ! I'd suggest tossing in a tube of Decent SuperGlue - in case your bivy tears, shoe rips, or applied over a deep laceration/avulsion will help close it/reduce bleeding. And it's small. Maybe a lense out of a cheap Dollar Tree 6 power reading glasses to start a fire. It's small as well. Maybe double the first "tablets" and get a tube of glucose (for energy)
@@andyndi6717 Maybe they live in a desert, or have a medical condition, or whatever. Each kit is different because everyone has a different set of priorities
Just a thought for all these kits that you have supplemented with various meds. I would put a label on the bags with the meds expiry dates so that you know when you need to replenish them.
I like it, well thought out. Not sure about the mini Victorinox but I love the larger ones, especially with a saw. I personally own that one, great knife
Actually that small one that looks like a toy is great for fixing fingernails, and blade is good enough for small wood shavings. So it is actually useful.
May I suggest a headlamp? You can put sun screen in large straws. I believe they make mosquito repellent wipes. I personally like a Victorinox Swiss Champ if I am going to have a SAK. One of those steel credit card size tools sharpened can be used to batton or split wood for tinder.
Sun screen: Make your own. Take a straw and heat seal one end. Fill with the sun screen. Heat seal the other end. The length selected by how much sun screen you want. The small baggies you use to store some items can be used as as fishing floats. Place a piece of neon flagging tape inside to increase visibility. Melt a small hole above the bag seal. Melt not poke the hole. Melting forms a rim around it so it is less likely to tear out. To use inflate reseal and tie your line in the hole.
they sell small little packets of sunscreen, as small as 1/8oz on amazon. i always keep a bunch in my EDC pouch living in a tropical locale and it has saved my butt from sunburn many a times
@@friendofcoalIt won't BE exposed to air - it will be in a plastic straw with both ends sealed shut. To access it you stick a tiny hole in the CENTRE of the straw with a pin and applying pressure to each end with your two thumbs and two forefingers you squeeze the requisite amount out through the tiny hole. You close the hole with a tiny piece of duct tape.
My dad gave me my first victorinox classic SD keychain knife back in 1979.. I am never without one ever since.. and I put them in all my micro survival kits.. I have used the nail file for filing soft metal and even wood in a pinch and the screwdriver tip which is flat head also works on Phillips heads screws in a pinch.. the scissors get the most use in the tweezer does come in handy
Great little kit! Can see why it’s your fav. Consider packing emptied heavy aluminum foil stand up bags from ground coffee. Can cook, carry spare water, etc. Folds into nothing...
Norewgian here new fan, just wanna say these little kits are great and all in a cast away situation but real survival most importent thing is the clothing you have on you including shoes. And having a good light tent and sleeping bag, a real bag and ground mat not that sol crap that might be good in a desert. And having some food you can eat while walking that don't need heating up. And atleast 2 liters of water in 2 water containers.I could go on but get the point people.Also those micro fishing kits, anyone who actually have not done any fresh water fishing will be in for a suprise as most will go hungry.Getting a fish to bite can be super hard most of the time.Fish can be real emo and very cautious.
I have a Maxpedition Beefy stuffed to bursting with enough stuff to get you by for a long time except for food and water. I have everything from water purification and fire making to temporary shelter, first aid and just about anything else you might need to get you through most emergency situations and it's not a bunch of "tacticool" or useless flashy wallet emptying gadgets. I also hooked it to a chest rig so I can throw it on over my clothes and under my pack if I happen to be where I can grab it also and won't have to take off my pack to access important and frequently used items. Something a lot of people don't think about is adding one or two heavy duty contractor or barrel bags to your kit to be used as shelter, poncho or ground cover.
I use 80 lb test fishing line it’s a good small source of cordage 100 ft takes up no room also why the regular matches I keep more storm matches great kit
Outstanding kit! A couple ad suggestions, if you don't mind. Wrap the mini bic in hempwick, saves a lot of fuel. Add a 1 quart zip lock bag to dump the contents if necessary, as an additional water container, for foraging or gathering tinder. I appreciate the classic as a backup, but I would choose a small (cheap) fixed blade neck knife. I think you have a fantastic kit. I'm not trying to be critical, only helpful. I love your videos. Keep them coming.
Great kit! If you can find them Trader Joe’s had all in one coffee packs that also includes creamer and sugar. You might also want to think about a small square of moleskin and a packet of insect or bite relief packet.
I actually switched to number 95 paracord.. I can carry more with me generally about 30 ft.. it's smaller and lighter yet plenty strong for a Ridgeline.. and other chores along with my survival tin kits I also have a small zip bag that contains 2-Sol XL myler emergency blankets.. and a THIN mil trash liner folded up to make a bro's bed.. use one mylar blanket to make a tarp shelter and the other one to wrap yourself in.. I also added a small tea candle and some waterproof matches ..mini.bic lighter
Only the best comes from the best. It is now our favourite too & will duplicate it into our compact kit complimentary to our fully kit first aid bag. Cheers mate.!
It's about time, Eric! :-) Cool to see one you designed and built from the ground up. There's not much I will criticize; for the size I think it's excellent. You could probably get two Whirl-Paks in there as they're flat, and honestly I think 10 or 12 water treatment tabs is about the minimum depending on your AO. As others have said, maybe keep the birthday candles in a small baggie in case they melt. I'm not really convinced about the candies but you do you. ;-) If you're not diabetic then I'd think salt tablets/packets will have more survival utility (you'll die faster without salt than without carbs). The coffee & beverage base are nice for comfort but for the exact same space you could include two packets of fruit flavored electrolyte base which has a lot more survival value. About the only things aside from adding more water treatment tabs in the ranger bands- since they take no extra space you really ought to add a few more. It's redundancy in case one breaks, it would add more power to keep it closed and in a pinch they burn extremely well. So if you had even five of 'em on the case they'd never be in the way and they'll extend your fire making ability. You might want to investigate flat rolls of duct tape. I've ditched my rolls in most of my kits in favor of flats because generally they fit in my various containers better. Lastly, looking back at the still photo do you have a signal mirror in there? I forget. If not that's a big thing you should add. Still, a nice kit. There's no area where you really cheaped-out, all the items are good quality. It would be cool to see your no-holds-barred, end-of-the-world survival kit. Not really an end of civilization so much as just hardcore wilderness survival. As in, if you were going to dropped off in Yellowstone or the Bob Marshall wilderness and had to survive for a few days. Good stuff, thanks for another entertaining video!
I love that kit! Nice job. I have watched many of your videos and I like seeing how you supplement pre-made kits. I have been trying to create a little kit like this that I can keep in a bag or purse, and I am terrible at it! hahaha. I am going to use this video as a model and see what I can do. It can get expensive to pull all of this stuff together, but I feel like buying a pre-made kit is also expensive and sometimes the quality of the items suffers and it seems like the kit would be risky to rely upon. I think I would rather just try to make my own, even if it costs a little more. I like that you have a good knife/multi tool in there and a bivy sack, and overall it's a not too much but not too little type of kit. I really enjoy your videos, thank you for continuing to create and review these items. :)
I'd add a small carabiner for various purposes and a fishing line with some hooks and sinkers! Overall I think it's a great kit but as some mentioned in the comments, take your kit and rely on it for 72 hours! You've thought it well put and I think your fire capacity is overdone and your food provision is on a minimum with just the snare wire! Always keep in mind that rescue might not be there within 24 or 48 hours, if at all!
Also Maxwell house was making single cup coffee in like a tea bag, for one cup of perked coffee. Kinda like the ones in a hotel room. They did sell them by the box, Sometimes you can still find them around, but they stopped selling them so much when they came out with K Cups. They are great for travel, and for bug out since you can have perked rather than instant. If everyone were trying to get them maybe they would bring them back!
Best survival kit is the one you never have to use. This one is a darn good one if you did need one. Been a survival kit obsessive for fifty years + and yeah I love the container like crazy. Lol. Truth is that people should have this kit in their cars and a lighter version (sans the trekker?) in their backpacks. Light paracord wrapped around the elegant looking tin (oh how could I even say such a thing,lol) and all that tucked into a ziplock freezer bag. A half this size flint stick and yeah use the small knife as a striker because if ever you actually needed to do so who cares about the rear bit of the blade in such a situation. More tinder let's say just for a rainy day? Lol. I think magnesium shavings mixed in tinder just might get that fire going when it’s really needed. Love the tube tent + space blanket combo cause survival means warmth which is harder than most people think when you are cold, wet and could use some sleep. Aw heck, throw a couple of instant oatmeal packets in there, you know your hungry if you actually need a survival kit. Most 'useful to have' kits help you get past a spell of bad to the bone stormy weather. More food that is actually food is better than candy. Protein bars, protein mix/ powdered milk, dry Ck. Noodle soup/ramen what have you. Warmth, shelter and geez I’m soaked and freezing, and God love ya, he's got food in there too! Lol. Best survival kit I’ve ever seen (maybe add some thin steel wire lol) no joke. Kudos! Really first rate kit.
Love that you have the shelter gear in there. Nice kit I guess the smaller knife has the scissors? If you can fit one in I would replace the fishing kit with a speedhook when your trying to survive you want to have the best shot at catching a bite with the least effort but it is a great well thought out kit. Oh and buy some Bogata lock picks and a hancuff key and good to go on easy to use E&E gear bobby pins are useless on most locks.
I would replace the wire with Kevlar kite cord and since I live in AZ, there would be at least 2 water bags and double the purification tabs. We can't have lighters or batteries in our kits in the summer, they explode in the heat in our vehicles. I would add a few 6" nails, for multi-use as shelter stakes, you can drive one in a stick and use as a spear/gig, caltrops, etc. You left out zip ties which you usually include and tinder tabs.
Thanks. It's always a good idea to alter any survival kit to suit the environment in which it might be used. If I lived in AZ, I would definitely beef up the water side of the kit too.
Wow, you packed an ass load of gear in that tin. The bivy shelter and space blanket is awesome. Great kit. If you could fit an airplane bottle of booze that would be round it out but being so packed i would totally buy it
@@KitbashedSurvival for your suncream why don't your use a straw burn the end fill it up then burn the other end and you can do home made tubes of ointments
Good on ya for the coffee filters. I thought I was the only one who put those in a survival kit. I use the big white ones. They can be used for water filtration, fire starting, first aid, and even wiping after you go number two. So a very useful item in your kit. I think I carry six. As for that fishing kit, have you tried to catch a fish with it? I live in Wyoming so it would be of no use for me.
great kit! I was thinking that for people who don't need the insulation, rather than that bulky orange shelter, it might save some space to replace it with 2 or 3 very large very thick high grade garbage bags. I've seen videos where people use them carefully as shelters to sleep in the rain instead of a tent. The extra space might allow you to include some calories (chocolate, melba toast, peanut butter packets, instant soup mix, dehydrated food, some caffeine pills, sleeping pills, a tiny bottle of water, a tiny bottle of double-proof rum, syrup, sugar or cooking oil, and salt packs. I love the coffee filter idea. Some other brainstorming suggestions: A cheesecloth for coarse filtration, a tampon for wounds as well as a source of densely packed cotton kindling, a pencil sharpener to make kindling out of twigs, vaseline or chapstick for kindling, more info cards or even a tiny survival book, as well as some folded paper towels, safety razor blades, zipties, a fresnel lens, a printable paper sundial, and a list of the kit's contents along with the features and instructions. If there's still room, maybe a few toolcards and a flat multiwrench or pocket wrench II. A small hand powered mechanical drill might help with attaching things to trees, or even just wood screws or screw hooks. A wad of 10 or 20 x $20 bills. There's also a small camp stove that disassembles and stores in the shape of a credit card. A tealight candle as well as a tealight candle-sized buddy burners, or if space is tight, then wax-coated cardboard squares might fit better. Finally, some of the small items can be stored in tin containers which can double as cooking vessels within the larger tin. I believe all of the stuff I listed above should be no larger than that orange bag. Awesome video!
@@entertainme7523 Maybe, that small is really good for fixing fingernails, and that tiny blade can work as a backup blade, and it’s good enough to produce small shavings needed to start a fire. But sure more paracord would also be nice. So as usual, what do you prioritise?
Nice kit, overall. I'd lose the manicure knife and upgrade the compass. There's some very good small baseplate models available Also, storm matches, the mini Bic and ferro rod makes the book and strike matches redundant. One suggestion: Needles and thread take up almost no room or weight. I have assorted needles pre-threaded with different thickness cord/thread. For glasses wearers, not having to deal with cold/rain/low light while trying to thread a damn needle is a help.
That is a pretty solid kit, although I think some of your redundancy in the kit is unnecessary, like, how many matches do you intend to use in an emergency? Maybe just a few in case the first ones don't work or blow out. I would tape the first aid kit to the lid for easy access, and I would put the emergency blanket above the bivvy wrapping the ferro rod and striker inside of it. If I'm freezing to death, I wouldn't want to have to dig to get what I need. I would also consider some anti-nausea pills. Everyone seems to be only worried about diarrhea, but if you've had food poisoning, you'd know it most often comes from both ends. Diarrhea is survivable, but not keeping anything down will kill you much faster. Lastly, consider using a stainless steel container that isn't painted/coated.
What a well- thought out kit. Id have left out the smaller knife because you've got the bigger Swiss one. Some vasilene in a small tube for fire lighting or putting on cuts or burns perhaps but brilliant kit.10/10
Great kit, been loving your videos. The main thing I would do different is to upgrade the torch (flashlight) to a headlamp like the Petzl e-lite, or even something bigger - if I was stuck somewhere at night I'd rather have a good headlamp than a knife. I'd also take more cord and less of the nice to haves like coffee and pain killers. Finally, I watched a video where someone modified that case by replacing one of the latches with a homemade handle that folded over the lid, making it much easier to cook with. All in all though, great stuff
Bouillon cubes would be a great addition. Just a couple beef, chicken or both can make all the difference in staving off hunger and really boost moral while taking up no more space than the Jolly Ranchers.
Sorry if I missed it, but I would add two Clipper lighters. I would sling that button compass and replace with a bigger, better quality. But a good kit for its size. Maybe rap a bandana around the tin, under the rubber band.
Nice kit. Just some of my personal thoughts below...this all assumes you're using this kit strictly for tru survival and not hiking/camping. Pros: 275 paracord. In a survival situation, 275 is just fine and it definitely gives more room for other gear. I'll be using this nugget in my kits going forward. Bivvy sack & E-blanket...critical pieces of gear in survival. Victorinox Trekker. It always bugs me when people put a kit together then throw in some cheaply made unreliable knife. Good choice here. Cons: Mini glow sticks (useless) Lemonade, not sure what purpose this serves. You have the jolly ranchers for sugar and morale. Compass. You put a nice kit together with quality items. Maybe throw in a better compass. Firesteel. It's not bad, but if you dump the lemonade, you can use that real estate for a more robust firesteel and a scraper so you don't damage your knife.
I would ditch the lemonade for a packet of flavored electrolyte replacement powder or tablets (NUUN). People don’t realize that dehydration is going to be a major factor in cognitive function and overall health; you NEED the electrolytes as much as the water!
Ha! Good man, I swear by Taster's Choice. Love it so much, I don't even need to be in a survival situation to appreciate it - I enjoy it every morning at home.
great kit! one recommendation for the light, switch it out for a mecarmy x2s micro light. reason for this is that is just about the same size and almost same weight but you can charge it via micro usb and replace its 10180 lithium ion battery. or you can get an olight i1r 2 eos micro light, but its a slight bit larger.
You made the only survival kit that I've ever respected or thought would be an actual help. You should be designing your own because i would definitely consider buying. I don't know how you thought it would be possible to fit 2 shelter elements with paracord and a water straw but my hat is off to you.
Nice kit. I’m unconvinced by the need for a tin for a short term kit, though; you have a life straw, and a tough 1litre dry bag (or 2) with a carry handle would be lighter and also easier to carry when full of water. Rigid containers are harder to pack with items and accommodate in a backpack than a flexible bag or pouch and you don’t need to waste time setting out snares and cooking food in a short term scenario. Snares will often be avoided for several days due to human scent. Mylar bags and blankets are very fragile and actually do no more than block wind and rain, which thin tough plastic can do better, as radiant heat waves from the body are absorbed by clothing, not reflected. For a kit with no food in it, the aim must be to extract yourself from danger as quickly as possible, staying hydrated, warm and dry and dealing with immediate medical needs. A survival kit without a PLB is clearly not meant for real life-threatening immediate need, but for self extraction the emphasis should be on mobility; blister pads, support bandage for knees and ankles, anti inflammatory gel, aimed at helping you keep walking back to vehicle, camp etc.
A space blanket works extremely well as a tarp, much better than a regular sheet of plastic. They're very effective at reflecting heat down on top of you if pitched as a lean-to with a fire out front. I've measured 70 degrees under my mylar lean-to in 38 degree weather. I agree that a rigid container is a bit more difficult to pack around but it's awesome to have on in the field. There's really nothing that compares to being able to boil water; even if you have tablets to disinfect it's great to be able to boil. A PLB or some other kind of satellite comms package is getting to be almost standard now. Probably before spring I'll add one to my kit as well.
@@robbabcock_ Sure, I take your point about fire reflection, but don’t you find mylar too fragile for tensioning as a tarp in strong wind? His mylar blanket is 4’4” x 6’10”. Even cutting a head hole to wear as a poncho, rips it easily. Imho a kit this size is for a day hike, with practical items to stop you needing to camp out.
@@carlbernsen1290 Yeah, the brand he has is pretty fragile (I've tried them). But SOL HeatSheets are pretty strong, and there are a few other brands I've tried that are really tough to rip.
Take out pack matches add fresnal lens take out wire saw add mini alum... pot grabber one extra h20 bag. Several bullion cubes optional add cheap disposable poncho or large garbage bag.
I think I'd go with a mess tin for the container, and add a belt pouch to hold it; This way you'd also have a place to put all the contents when you use the tin. To the fishing kit I'd add two of the smallest hooks you can find, and one of the largest (e.g. a 2/0, it will allow you to jig after fish and other small animals, or retrieve gear/ floating debris). A bug net that goes over your head might be a good edition too, as it will double as a net for catching bait fish or insects. Finally, concerning the sun screen: some brands produce them in lipstick format, although they might be limited in SPF. Another option would be to get something like a small lip balm or vaseline container and fill it with the sun screen of your choice.
That is a great kit! I just ordered two of those boxes from Amazon. I have a suggestion for you. I have not found one of those wire saws that was worth a damn! If you don’t believe me, try cutting some wood with it before you get rid of it. You have a fantastic saw in your Victorinox knife. I love Knives, so I would never say get rid of the small classic. It does have a fine pair of scissors on it.God bless you. John
This is excellent. Perhaps change the light for a small AAA light. If you use one with a reversible pocket clip, it could be used as a headlamp is you wear a hat. I’d probably switch to the non-serrated Trailmaster though. Easier to sharpen in the field. Again these are just my preferences.
Nice! I could make out components from at least 4 other kits you videoed. Defiantly saw some stuff from BCB and adventure medical kits! Looking forward to seeing what else you can create!
I keep coming back to this video! I love it! Suggestion: Review this kit again, making a point on prices. If this was off-the-shelf and it cost 150$ people would complain, not realizing that a dollar here and a dollar there, cost adds up, and there's a ton of stuff in there.
Another first class kit Eric! Not much I would add or subtract from the kit, but a few thoughts....I would definitely lose that book of matches and add more NATO/UCO matches. I don’t like “wire saws” at all. Never had much luck with them...they break easily, And you have the excellent saw on the SAK Trekker, which leaves more room for other gear. Also, I replaced the toothpick on my Trekker with a “Firefly.” Great little fire starter and it fits perfectly in the SAK Toothpick slot. If room, I would add a bees wax tea candle. My car kit is very close to yours. My tin is made in Switzerland, and is slightly larger.
To be honest Erick .that one of the best kit iv seen on your channel I love it .I'm not going to toot my horn but from my base o knowledge I'd take it with confidence
What a lot of people fail to do, and one of the most important thing is.......Once you put your kit together actually go out and spend a night somewhere and rely 100% on your kit. You'll find out what you really need that works for you. People tend to buy a lot of cool stuff they see on RUclips but really has no useful functionality. But man is it cool. Kits are good but you have to practice a few times a year.
I should recommend taking a candle and coating the matches in the melted wax to make them water proof
I would also recommend loading up the lighter with some other stuff like wrapping it in duct tape or gorilla tape. Gorilla tape can be an amazing fire starter. Plus inside the roll of tape you can add little stuff like fishing line and hooks and any thing else you want
I thought I was the only person fascinated by survival kits. Outstanding work and I really enjoy your format. Clean, simple, easy to understand. Also a good, well practiced voice that is easy to listen to. Bravo.
Thank you! Yeah I've been fascinated with compact survival kits, and especially compact survival kits, ever since I was a kid.
Don't know if it would be economically viable or not, but you should sell these kits. This is damn near a perfect mini survival kit. I'd buy one for sure!
it's $100 just in knives.
@@djomegaminusI have to be honest here. Rushing off to Amazon every time a new 'dingbat' takes your fancy is silly and expensive. My kit has stuff that I've had for YEARS and I know how to use. I've sourced things from second-hand shops and my current EDC is housed in a bright red fabric pencil case lined with stout see-through plastic that somebody gave me. It's long enough to hold a toothbrush. Oral hygiene is SO important in a survival situation. Anyway this pencil case has several individual compartments and fits EVERYTHING. It drops in my handbag. But I wouldn't mind getting some of the stuff in the video...
What's stopping you from putting one together yourself? He tells you everything that he puts in his kit, and it'd certainly be cheaper to source everything yourself instead of paying for someone else's labor. And it's probably not economically viable unless he upcharges an insane amount.
I've learned from putting together a couple kits myself that "survival kits" is one of those things that you really benefit more from doing it yourself. Not only is it cheaper, but you benefit more from knowing what you need for what you have in your area, and it will be different than what someone else puts together. Like this kit is fine and all, but I find it to be a bit too large for what I consider to be a true survival kit. It needs to be something I can easily take with me, because what use is it if I don't have it when I need it? Ideally, it should be small enough to fit in a typical pants pocket. If not that, then small enough to throw in any bag. This one is too large. And while that means it is more capable, it makes it less likely for me to have on a typical trip, which is when you'd least expect to find yourself in a situation where you'd need it.
Putting something together like this yourself can be quite the fun exercise as well. You get to learn a few things, you can get surplus or second-hand items to save money, and treat the obtaining of them as quests of sorts. And you'll value it much more than if you just bought someone else's kit.
@@susanp.collins7834 Is oral hygiene really that important in a survival situation? I would think so many other things take priority that a toothbrush wouldn't be worth the space.
I search these kind of videos for things I don't already have. The trick candles are a brilliant addition! ~ Thanks for that one.
I do the same and thought the same thing. I couldnt believe I never thought of it
For sunscreen, i use some lip balm with SPF 15, can also be used as ointment, tinder (with cotton), and on cold dry winter days you rub some on exposed skin to prevent moisture loss which makes you colder like sweating in summer...
That’s one of the BEST small kits of seen by far!!! & I’ve seen a lot!! Well thought through and gave me a lot of good advice! Thanks great vid!!
Nice kit. Solid on shelter, fire,water and decent on first aid. Being found is very important so I'd certainly put a real signal mirror in the kit and there are so many sizes out now. If one thinks the knife is a bit large or heavy, you could always plan on using your EDC knife and putting a smaller folder or even fixed blade in there. At the end of the day, the owner must be confident in the contents which is why making your own is best.
Love it!!! Amazing kit!! JMHO: I would add 1more sewing needle, a sun screen/bug repellent packet, 1 bullion cube, 1 caffeine pill, a mini-signal mirror and a small Fresnel. I think u could lose the small army knife (I love them too... and have dozens - but u have the big one) and maybe even the wire saw since there's one the large knife). Great ideas!!!!
Just my opinion, the one handed Trekker is one of the best knives to have in a survival situation minus a fixed blade. Which having a fixed blade is not always possible or practical. Great video. With your format and content, I have suggested your channel to some of my fellow military and civilian buddies.
great kit ! you can replace one of the toothpick from the two SAKs with a "Firefly" (a ferro rod shaped like the toothpick hole of a SAK)
or just get the alox version that doesn't have the tweezers and toothpick and that is significantly thinner
What a great kit! One idea/suggestion, if it will fit I would replace the coffee filters with a bandana. SO MANY uses and imo a must have in any survival kit. Thanks for the great videos & kit breakdowns. I love your channel
I like those candles. Great idea.
Nice kit. Built something similar, but a bit larger. Few more of each kinda thing... I'm using a fairly inexpensive multi-pocket fishing vest to carry it and a bunch of other stuff.
My "sewingthread" is 20m of 0.20mm braid fishingline (powerpro, fireline...), much stronger then regular thread but still great sewingthread.
My braid is wound on the bic and a piece of ziptie, that allow me to store the needles (2) in the space between ziptie-lighter-line.
Suggestion for the fishing kit, put fishingflies in there (gold-ribbed-hares ear and Red-tag are my choise), they may give you fish without bait (and other animals that eat bugs).
Great suggestion, if you dangle a fly in front of a bullfrog he'll snatch it just about every time.
100% agree with the flies, always have better luck with them normally plus they are super tiny and dont require u to get ur own live bait
Overall excellent kit. I would try to get a pot grabber in there if you are even considering boiling or cooking in that tin. That 1H trakker is in my EDC, but I have replaced the toothpick with a ferro rod (search victorinox firefly to find it, not an actual victorinox product) and have a few tinderquicks stuffed into the body of it. This makes the knife itself a fully contained fire kit. Nothing beats a modern lighter though.
You can make the sunscreen packets with lengths of straw and a vaccum packer to seal up the ends of the straws
I do this as well! I you don't have a vacuum sealer, you can just melt the ends with a lighter.
Will they go bad?
Great kit. You should market this a very well thought out survival kit possibly the best I have seen. Thanks for sharing
great kit :) proving the point that the BEST kit you could ever have is the one you make yourself for yourself
It looks like a pretty good little kit to just have in the car if you are separated from your primary kit ... you aren't left "helpless" ! I'd suggest tossing in a tube of Decent SuperGlue - in case your bivy tears, shoe rips, or applied over a deep laceration/avulsion will help close it/reduce bleeding. And it's small. Maybe a lense out of a cheap Dollar Tree 6 power reading glasses to start a fire. It's small as well. Maybe double the first "tablets" and get a tube of glucose (for energy)
That yellow paper. Lose that and get large self-adhesive labels. They stick to things. Windscreens, doors, tree trunks.
you could use a straw to add sunscreen just melt one end closed put sunscreen in and melt the other end closed.
Or use something like a Seal-A-Meal. Make your own packets.
I was going to suggest the same thing.
I just commented this, before I read your comment.
Sunscreen in a survival kit ?? Come on...
@@andyndi6717 Maybe they live in a desert, or have a medical condition, or whatever. Each kit is different because everyone has a different set of priorities
Just a thought for all these kits that you have supplemented with various meds. I would put a label on the bags with the meds expiry dates so that you know when you need to replenish them.
I do replenish the meds every couple years. Thanks
I like it, well thought out. Not sure about the mini Victorinox but I love the larger ones, especially with a saw. I personally own that one, great knife
Actually that small one that looks like a toy is great for fixing fingernails, and blade is good enough for small wood shavings. So it is actually useful.
@@JohanSimonsson more useful with a saw
May I suggest a headlamp? You can put sun screen in large straws. I believe they make mosquito repellent wipes. I personally like a Victorinox Swiss Champ if I am going to have a SAK. One of those steel credit card size tools sharpened can be used to batton or split wood for tinder.
Sun screen: Make your own. Take a straw and heat seal one end. Fill with the sun screen. Heat seal the other end. The length selected by how much sun screen you want.
The small baggies you use to store some items can be used as as fishing floats. Place a piece of neon flagging tape inside to increase visibility. Melt a small hole above the bag seal. Melt not poke the hole. Melting forms a rim around it so it is less likely to tear out. To use inflate reseal and tie your line in the hole.
Put the sunscreen in a cut off straw with both ends melted closed.
Most things containing any type moist ingredient will start to oxidize when exposed to air, this includes liquids, lotions, creams, etc.....
they sell small little packets of sunscreen, as small as 1/8oz on amazon. i always keep a bunch in my EDC pouch living in a tropical locale and it has saved my butt from sunburn many a times
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I really don't see the point in sunscreen If you don't have enough to reapply it
@@friendofcoalIt won't BE exposed to air - it will be in a plastic straw with both ends sealed shut. To access it you stick a tiny hole in the CENTRE of the straw with a pin and applying pressure to each end with your two thumbs and two forefingers you squeeze the requisite amount out through the tiny hole. You close the hole with a tiny piece of duct tape.
My dad gave me my first victorinox classic SD keychain knife back in 1979.. I am never without one ever since.. and I put them in all my micro survival kits.. I have used the nail file for filing soft metal and even wood in a pinch and the screwdriver tip which is flat head also works on Phillips heads screws in a pinch.. the scissors get the most use in the tweezer does come in handy
Great little kit! Can see why it’s your fav. Consider packing emptied heavy aluminum foil stand up bags from ground coffee. Can cook, carry spare water, etc. Folds into nothing...
I am so glad that I watched this video. You gave me some fresh, new ideas for my EDC kit. Thank you and please keep up the great work.
Norewgian here new fan, just wanna say these little kits are great and all in a cast away situation but real survival most importent thing is the clothing you have on you including shoes. And having a good light tent and sleeping bag, a real bag and ground mat not that sol crap that might be good in a desert. And having some food you can eat while walking that don't need heating up. And atleast 2 liters of water in 2 water containers.I could go on but get the point people.Also those micro fishing kits, anyone who actually have not done any fresh water fishing will be in for a suprise as most will go hungry.Getting a fish to bite can be super hard most of the time.Fish can be real emo and very cautious.
I agree that shoes and clothes are one of the most important survival items you can have.
I have a Maxpedition Beefy stuffed to bursting with enough stuff to get you by for a long time except for food and water. I have everything from water purification and fire making to temporary shelter, first aid and just about anything else you might need to get you through most emergency situations and it's not a bunch of "tacticool" or useless flashy wallet emptying gadgets. I also hooked it to a chest rig so I can throw it on over my clothes and under my pack if I happen to be where I can grab it also and won't have to take off my pack to access important and frequently used items. Something a lot of people don't think about is adding one or two heavy duty contractor or barrel bags to your kit to be used as shelter, poncho or ground cover.
This is fantastic. I would pay for this kit any day. Nice work.
I use 80 lb test fishing line it’s a good small source of cordage 100 ft takes up no room also why the regular matches I keep more storm matches great kit
Outstanding kit! A couple ad suggestions, if you don't mind.
Wrap the mini bic in hempwick, saves a lot of fuel.
Add a 1 quart zip lock bag to dump the contents if necessary, as an additional water container, for foraging or gathering tinder.
I appreciate the classic as a backup, but I would choose a small (cheap) fixed blade neck knife.
I think you have a fantastic kit. I'm not trying to be critical, only helpful.
I love your videos. Keep them coming.
Great kit! If you can find them Trader Joe’s had all in one coffee packs that also includes creamer and sugar. You might also want to think about a small square of moleskin and a packet of insect or bite relief packet.
I actually switched to number 95 paracord.. I can carry more with me generally about 30 ft.. it's smaller and lighter yet plenty strong for a Ridgeline.. and other chores along with my survival tin kits I also have a small zip bag that contains 2-Sol XL myler emergency blankets.. and a THIN mil trash liner folded up to make a bro's bed.. use one mylar blanket to make a tarp shelter and the other one to wrap yourself in.. I also added a small tea candle and some waterproof matches ..mini.bic lighter
Only the best comes from the best. It is now our favourite too & will duplicate it into our compact kit complimentary to our fully kit first aid bag. Cheers mate.!
I also put some medications in a small ziplock bag and I write the expiration date on each medication.
Is it just me, or is unpacking then repacking these kits the best fun? I love watching the reveals. 😊
Hell of a good kit from a guy that sees tons of them and has a feel for what is and isn't necessary.
It's about time, Eric! :-) Cool to see one you designed and built from the ground up. There's not much I will criticize; for the size I think it's excellent. You could probably get two Whirl-Paks in there as they're flat, and honestly I think 10 or 12 water treatment tabs is about the minimum depending on your AO. As others have said, maybe keep the birthday candles in a small baggie in case they melt. I'm not really convinced about the candies but you do you. ;-) If you're not diabetic then I'd think salt tablets/packets will have more survival utility (you'll die faster without salt than without carbs). The coffee & beverage base are nice for comfort but for the exact same space you could include two packets of fruit flavored electrolyte base which has a lot more survival value. About the only things aside from adding more water treatment tabs in the ranger bands- since they take no extra space you really ought to add a few more. It's redundancy in case one breaks, it would add more power to keep it closed and in a pinch they burn extremely well. So if you had even five of 'em on the case they'd never be in the way and they'll extend your fire making ability. You might want to investigate flat rolls of duct tape. I've ditched my rolls in most of my kits in favor of flats because generally they fit in my various containers better. Lastly, looking back at the still photo do you have a signal mirror in there? I forget. If not that's a big thing you should add.
Still, a nice kit. There's no area where you really cheaped-out, all the items are good quality. It would be cool to see your no-holds-barred, end-of-the-world survival kit. Not really an end of civilization so much as just hardcore wilderness survival. As in, if you were going to dropped off in Yellowstone or the Bob Marshall wilderness and had to survive for a few days.
Good stuff, thanks for another entertaining video!
Thanks, Rob!
There was a tiny mirror in the kit, the size of a dog tag. I would certainly replace that with a larger one with a sight hole.
I love that kit! Nice job. I have watched many of your videos and I like seeing how you supplement pre-made kits. I have been trying to create a little kit like this that I can keep in a bag or purse, and I am terrible at it! hahaha. I am going to use this video as a model and see what I can do. It can get expensive to pull all of this stuff together, but I feel like buying a pre-made kit is also expensive and sometimes the quality of the items suffers and it seems like the kit would be risky to rely upon. I think I would rather just try to make my own, even if it costs a little more. I like that you have a good knife/multi tool in there and a bivy sack, and overall it's a not too much but not too little type of kit. I really enjoy your videos, thank you for continuing to create and review these items. :)
You definitely play tetris. Very nice. If i was lost in the woods, I'd certainly be reassured with this humble tin.
Yeah it is a lot like Tetris, lol
I'd add a small carabiner for various purposes and a fishing line with some hooks and sinkers!
Overall I think it's a great kit but as some mentioned in the comments, take your kit and rely on it for 72 hours!
You've thought it well put and I think your fire capacity is overdone and your food provision is on a minimum with just the snare wire!
Always keep in mind that rescue might not be there within 24 or 48 hours, if at all!
Best kit I've ever seen, bravo! 👏 👏 👏
Also Maxwell house was making single cup coffee in like a tea bag, for one cup of perked coffee. Kinda like the ones in a hotel room. They did sell them by the box, Sometimes you can still find them around, but they stopped selling them so much when they came out with K Cups. They are great for travel, and for bug out since you can have perked rather than instant. If everyone were trying to get them maybe they would bring them back!
I like that signal mirror, looks like it would go well with dog tags! I also like the trick candles since they'll stay lit!
Very nice well thought out kit! Great idea on including two water and shelter elements! Super channel!
Great kit! You got a lot in there. You need to do a video, on how you rolled that duct tape so precisely ! That’s impressive 👍
You can buy duct tape pre rolled like that. Pretty easy to find actually. Cheers.
Wow thats alot of stuff for a small container. I like this.
The trick candles and coffee filters are two things I need to add to my kit thank you!
That's a pretty good and comprehensive kit you put together mate. Sure it will help in an emergency scenario.
Best survival kit is the one you never have to use. This one is a darn good one if you did need one. Been a survival kit obsessive for fifty years + and yeah I love the container like crazy. Lol.
Truth is that people should have this kit in their cars and a lighter version (sans the trekker?) in their backpacks. Light paracord wrapped around the elegant looking tin (oh how could I even say such a thing,lol) and all that tucked into a ziplock freezer bag. A half this size flint stick and yeah use the small knife as a striker because if ever you actually needed to do so who cares about the rear bit of the blade in such a situation. More tinder let's say just for a rainy day? Lol. I think magnesium shavings mixed in tinder just might get that fire going when it’s really needed.
Love the tube tent + space blanket combo cause survival means warmth which is harder than most people think when you are cold, wet and could use some sleep.
Aw heck, throw a couple of instant oatmeal packets in there, you know your hungry if you actually need a survival kit. Most 'useful to have' kits help you get past a spell of bad to the bone stormy weather. More food that is actually food is better than candy. Protein bars, protein mix/ powdered milk, dry Ck. Noodle soup/ramen what have you.
Warmth, shelter and geez I’m soaked and freezing, and God love ya, he's got food in there too! Lol.
Best survival kit I’ve ever seen (maybe add some thin steel wire lol) no joke. Kudos! Really first rate kit.
Love that you have the shelter gear in there. Nice kit I guess the smaller knife has the scissors? If you can fit one in I would replace the fishing kit with a speedhook when your trying to survive you want to have the best shot at catching a bite with the least effort but it is a great well thought out kit. Oh and buy some Bogata lock picks and a hancuff key and good to go on easy to use E&E gear bobby pins are useless on most locks.
Very impressive! I'm buying some of those coffee filters today. What a great idea.
I would replace the wire with Kevlar kite cord and since I live in AZ, there would be at least 2 water bags and double the purification tabs. We can't have lighters or batteries in our kits in the summer, they explode in the heat in our vehicles. I would add a few 6" nails, for multi-use as shelter stakes, you can drive one in a stick and use as a spear/gig, caltrops, etc. You left out zip ties which you usually include and tinder tabs.
Thanks. It's always a good idea to alter any survival kit to suit the environment in which it might be used. If I lived in AZ, I would definitely beef up the water side of the kit too.
Wow, you packed an ass load of gear in that tin. The bivy shelter and space blanket is awesome. Great kit. If you could fit an airplane bottle of booze that would be round it out but being so packed i would totally buy it
Friends of mine sons are 11 12 will be making them a kit similar to yours, thank you for the ideas.
Your always better off , just making your own . It will be the most relevant to the conditions of where you live .
For the sun screen you could do the trick where you seal it up in a bit of straw...
Great video, also in Australia we say aluminium the same as the British.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Great video. That’s a very comprehensive kit. You might consider trading out one of your toothpicks for a firefly ferro rod.
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Great idea
In case readers doesn't know, Firefly is an after market fire steel made to replace the plastic toothpick inside the Swiss Army Knife handle.
@@KitbashedSurvival for your suncream why don't your use a straw burn the end fill it up then burn the other end and you can do home made tubes of ointments
Good on ya for the coffee filters. I thought I was the only one who put those in a survival kit. I use the big white ones. They can be used for water filtration, fire starting, first aid, and even wiping after you go number two. So a very useful item in your kit. I think I carry six. As for that fishing kit, have you tried to catch a fish with it? I live in Wyoming so it would be of no use for me.
great kit! I was thinking that for people who don't need the insulation, rather than that bulky orange shelter, it might save some space to replace it with 2 or 3 very large very thick high grade garbage bags. I've seen videos where people use them carefully as shelters to sleep in the rain instead of a tent. The extra space might allow you to include some calories (chocolate, melba toast, peanut butter packets, instant soup mix, dehydrated food, some caffeine pills, sleeping pills, a tiny bottle of water, a tiny bottle of double-proof rum, syrup, sugar or cooking oil, and salt packs. I love the coffee filter idea. Some other brainstorming suggestions: A cheesecloth for coarse filtration, a tampon for wounds as well as a source of densely packed cotton kindling, a pencil sharpener to make kindling out of twigs, vaseline or chapstick for kindling, more info cards or even a tiny survival book, as well as some folded paper towels, safety razor blades, zipties, a fresnel lens, a printable paper sundial, and a list of the kit's contents along with the features and instructions. If there's still room, maybe a few toolcards and a flat multiwrench or pocket wrench II. A small hand powered mechanical drill might help with attaching things to trees, or even just wood screws or screw hooks. A wad of 10 or 20 x $20 bills. There's also a small camp stove that disassembles and stores in the shape of a credit card. A tealight candle as well as a tealight candle-sized buddy burners, or if space is tight, then wax-coated cardboard squares might fit better. Finally, some of the small items can be stored in tin containers which can double as cooking vessels within the larger tin. I believe all of the stuff I listed above should be no larger than that orange bag. Awesome video!
That is amazing; you got all that in there, did I miss the final cost? Was just curious. Great Video.
The two Swiss Army knives are going to be the most expensive aspects. I would reduce cost and swap the small Swiss Army knife for more paracord.
@@entertainme7523 Maybe, that small is really good for fixing fingernails, and that tiny blade can work as a backup blade, and it’s good enough to produce small shavings needed to start a fire. But sure more paracord would also be nice. So as usual, what do you prioritise?
@@entertainme7523I've had my Victorinox Pioneer since 1987.
Nice kit, overall. I'd lose the manicure knife and upgrade the compass. There's some very good small baseplate models available Also, storm matches, the mini Bic and ferro rod makes the book and strike matches redundant.
One suggestion: Needles and thread take up almost no room or weight. I have assorted needles pre-threaded with different thickness cord/thread. For glasses wearers, not having to deal with cold/rain/low light while trying to thread a damn needle is a help.
I suggest also adding a big zip bag... hardly any space taken and good for many things
That is a pretty solid kit, although I think some of your redundancy in the kit is unnecessary, like, how many matches do you intend to use in an emergency? Maybe just a few in case the first ones don't work or blow out. I would tape the first aid kit to the lid for easy access, and I would put the emergency blanket above the bivvy wrapping the ferro rod and striker inside of it. If I'm freezing to death, I wouldn't want to have to dig to get what I need. I would also consider some anti-nausea pills. Everyone seems to be only worried about diarrhea, but if you've had food poisoning, you'd know it most often comes from both ends. Diarrhea is survivable, but not keeping anything down will kill you much faster. Lastly, consider using a stainless steel container that isn't painted/coated.
Great kit. Can't think of anything more I would put in
What a well- thought out kit. Id have left out the smaller knife because you've got the bigger Swiss one. Some vasilene in a small tube for fire lighting or putting on cuts or burns perhaps but brilliant kit.10/10
Keep doing what you are doing, you have the format just right and I look forward to every Video that you make. Look forward to the urban one.
Great kit, been loving your videos. The main thing I would do different is to upgrade the torch (flashlight) to a headlamp like the Petzl e-lite, or even something bigger - if I was stuck somewhere at night I'd rather have a good headlamp than a knife. I'd also take more cord and less of the nice to haves like coffee and pain killers. Finally, I watched a video where someone modified that case by replacing one of the latches with a homemade handle that folded over the lid, making it much easier to cook with. All in all though, great stuff
Bouillon cubes would be a great addition. Just a couple beef, chicken or both can make all the difference in staving off hunger and really boost moral while taking up no more space than the Jolly Ranchers.
Sorry if I missed it, but I would add two Clipper lighters. I would sling that button compass and replace with a bigger, better quality.
But a good kit for its size. Maybe rap a bandana around the tin, under the rubber band.
There is one lighter. And lots if matches. And a ferro rod.
New to channel and I'm getting a lot of ideas from yours. Big fan of bug out bags and survival kits. Thanks for the video.
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Nice kit. Just some of my personal thoughts below...this all assumes you're using this kit strictly for tru survival and not hiking/camping.
Pros:
275 paracord. In a survival situation, 275 is just fine and it definitely gives more room for other gear. I'll be using this nugget in my kits going forward.
Bivvy sack & E-blanket...critical pieces of gear in survival.
Victorinox Trekker. It always bugs me when people put a kit together then throw in some cheaply made unreliable knife. Good choice here.
Cons:
Mini glow sticks (useless)
Lemonade, not sure what purpose this serves. You have the jolly ranchers for sugar and morale.
Compass. You put a nice kit together with quality items. Maybe throw in a better compass.
Firesteel. It's not bad, but if you dump the lemonade, you can use that real estate for a more robust firesteel and a scraper so you don't damage your knife.
I would ditch the lemonade for a packet of flavored electrolyte replacement powder or tablets (NUUN). People don’t realize that dehydration is going to be a major factor in cognitive function and overall health; you NEED the electrolytes as much as the water!
Excellent survival kit ! Very impressive !
very well thought out and put together. That is a decent kit.
Ha! Good man, I swear by Taster's Choice. Love it so much, I don't even need to be in a survival situation to appreciate it - I enjoy it every morning at home.
great kit! one recommendation for the light, switch it out for a mecarmy x2s micro light. reason for this is that is just about the same size and almost same weight but you can charge it via micro usb and replace its 10180 lithium ion battery. or you can get an olight i1r 2 eos micro light, but its a slight bit larger.
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I made one of these myself. You have given me some new ideas. I believe "My medic" sells the small packages of sunscreen.
Yeah, I ordered some small sunscreen packets after I made this video. Thanks!
You made the only survival kit that I've ever respected or thought would be an actual help. You should be designing your own because i would definitely consider buying. I don't know how you thought it would be possible to fit 2 shelter elements with paracord and a water straw but my hat is off to you.
Thanks, Travis!
It’s always fun to make a survival kit
Nice kit. I’m unconvinced by the need for a tin for a short term kit, though; you have a life straw, and a tough 1litre dry bag (or 2) with a carry handle would be lighter and also easier to carry when full of water. Rigid containers are harder to pack with items and accommodate in a backpack than a flexible bag or pouch and you don’t need to waste time setting out snares and cooking food in a short term scenario. Snares will often be avoided for several days due to human scent. Mylar bags and blankets are very fragile and actually do no more than block wind and rain, which thin tough plastic can do better, as radiant heat waves from the body are absorbed by clothing, not reflected. For a kit with no food in it, the aim must be to extract yourself from danger as quickly as possible, staying hydrated, warm and dry and dealing with immediate medical needs. A survival kit without a PLB is clearly not meant for real life-threatening immediate need, but for self extraction the emphasis should be on mobility; blister pads, support bandage for knees and ankles, anti inflammatory gel, aimed at helping you keep walking back to vehicle, camp etc.
A space blanket works extremely well as a tarp, much better than a regular sheet of plastic. They're very effective at reflecting heat down on top of you if pitched as a lean-to with a fire out front. I've measured 70 degrees under my mylar lean-to in 38 degree weather. I agree that a rigid container is a bit more difficult to pack around but it's awesome to have on in the field. There's really nothing that compares to being able to boil water; even if you have tablets to disinfect it's great to be able to boil.
A PLB or some other kind of satellite comms package is getting to be almost standard now. Probably before spring I'll add one to my kit as well.
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Sure, I take your point about fire reflection, but don’t you find mylar too fragile for tensioning as a tarp in strong wind? His mylar blanket is 4’4” x 6’10”. Even cutting a head hole to wear as a poncho, rips it easily. Imho a kit this size is for a day hike, with practical items to stop you needing to camp out.
@@carlbernsen1290 Yeah, the brand he has is pretty fragile (I've tried them). But SOL HeatSheets are pretty strong, and there are a few other brands I've tried that are really tough to rip.
Take out pack matches add fresnal lens take out wire saw add mini alum... pot grabber one extra h20 bag. Several bullion cubes optional add cheap disposable poncho or large garbage bag.
Replace the tin with one you can boil with and add a couple soup cubes, but overall all very good kit
I think I'd go with a mess tin for the container, and add a belt pouch to hold it; This way you'd also have a place to put all the contents when you use the tin. To the fishing kit I'd add two of the smallest hooks you can find, and one of the largest (e.g. a 2/0, it will allow you to jig after fish and other small animals, or retrieve gear/ floating debris). A bug net that goes over your head might be a good edition too, as it will double as a net for catching bait fish or insects. Finally, concerning the sun screen: some brands produce them in lipstick format, although they might be limited in SPF. Another option would be to get something like a small lip balm or vaseline container and fill it with the sun screen of your choice.
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You could add a couple of pepto bismol tabs to the meds. Maybe also some hydrocortisone cream.
My new favorite channel. 10/10
Wow thank you!
Great vid, would love to see the survival bag as the next step up!
Excellent kit build man
That is a great kit! I just ordered two of those boxes from Amazon. I have a suggestion for you. I have not found one of those wire saws that was worth a damn! If you don’t believe me, try cutting some wood with it before you get rid of it. You have a fantastic saw in your Victorinox knife. I love Knives, so I would never say get rid of the small classic. It does have a fine pair of scissors on it.God bless you. John
Wire saws dont work if you use it with your hands and the rings. instead make a bow saw with a stick. this is much better.
This is excellent. Perhaps change the light for a small AAA light. If you use one with a reversible pocket clip, it could be used as a headlamp is you wear a hat. I’d probably switch to the non-serrated Trailmaster though. Easier to sharpen in the field. Again these are just my preferences.
Nice! I could make out components from at least 4 other kits you videoed. Defiantly saw some stuff from BCB and adventure medical kits! Looking forward to seeing what else you can create!
I keep coming back to this video! I love it!
Suggestion: Review this kit again, making a point on prices. If this was off-the-shelf and it cost 150$ people would complain, not realizing that a dollar here and a dollar there, cost adds up, and there's a ton of stuff in there.
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Another first class kit Eric! Not much I would add or subtract from the kit, but a few thoughts....I would definitely lose that book of matches and add more NATO/UCO matches. I don’t like “wire saws” at all. Never had much luck with them...they break easily, And you have the excellent saw on the SAK Trekker, which leaves more room for other gear. Also, I replaced the toothpick on my Trekker with a “Firefly.” Great little fire starter and it fits perfectly in the SAK Toothpick slot. If room, I would add a bees wax tea candle. My car kit is very close to yours. My tin is made in Switzerland, and is slightly larger.
Excellent video Eric! Keep em coming!
I would add several Ranger Bands to the outside as they are valuable for fire starting if nothing else......
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To be honest Erick .that one of the best kit iv seen on your channel I love it .I'm not going to toot my horn but from my base o knowledge I'd take it with confidence