Your sawyer water filter won't remove chemicals , the sawyer bag takes up a ton of space and is another reason the sawyer filter is outdated . your water purification tablets won't remove chemicals either . The "Waterstraw " From drinksafe systems uk Removes everything ...it removes bacteria ,viruses ,parasites and chemicals ,the waterstraw is the size of your Flashlight. I like your pre filtering ideas . The true utility knife looks great but takes up a ton of space ,very valuable space .I really like the bag liner idea. I like your fresnel lens . I like your food bar choices .I like your Flashlight choice . I like your cordage choice . I like your wire saw . Great video...subbed.
@@FittoSurvive Thanks for taking the time to reply. I recommended the waterstraw from drinksafe systems uk just because it's tiny and your kit is a water bottle sized kit . For my larger kits I have a grayl geopress and also a drinksafe systems explorer canteen which also both remove everything plus chemicals and odours . I think the grayl geopress is the world leader as it makes a litre of safe drinking water in 8 seconds . The great dave Canterbury recommends the grayl . That's good enough for me 😎👍
@@davidjacobs828 One of the Sawyers or more recently the Be Free by Katadyn are by far and away the most popular filters w/hikers. I am assuming you are referring to the Lifestraw, it's a great filter but just is not practical in regards to filtering and/or consuming a significant volume of water. As far as knives and or multi-tools go - as a knife guy I would just buy a good EDC knife or fixed blade. There are many options that come in at less than 3oz. in the form of a folder. I wouldn't be inclined to mess w/replaceable blades. Also, you have to (somewhat) taylor your gear to the trip you are taking. Lighting - I would opt for a rechargeable O-light if I am keen on flashlights otherwise you can get a good headlamp that is cheaper and lighter - again preferably rechargeable if you are counting ounces. Black Diamond, Petzl or Nitecore have a variety of excellent options.
Add a GSI or ozark trail stainless steel camp cup that the bottle nests in. Always nice to have a 2nd thing to cook in or something to use while you are heating up in the bottle.
I'll go on record every cup mentioned is stainless steel and costs out the wahzoo. The stainless steel ozark trail cup is $6. I'm all about supporting a US made product but none of them are. If you like spending stupid money more power to you. Tatonka cup....german, might be made there too, hard to tell. pathfinder is well known to be china. both my suggestions are china but they don't hide it behind over inflated price tags.
I really like this line of thinking. Some of the things probably wouldn't suit me, but having something like this sitting in the cupholder of your car, or that can just be tossed in a backpack seems like a great idea.
I like the kit, but here are some suggestions: Forget the sewing kit and add a heavy duty canvas needle and some dental floss. The lighter case takes up a ridiculous amount of space... you can move the lighter to the bottle bag. The knife is too gimmicky. Put a cheap, sturdy 3" folder (CRKT Squid?) in there to augment the SAK. Leave the Steri strips out and add a strip of moleskin. Forget the sliver grippers. Attach a couple of non-load bearing carabiners to the outside of the bag for Gear or a "Survivor" brand water bag (fits on the Sawyer). I'd also drop the gimmicky bulky survivor cord and add 100ft of 275 Lb. paracord or microcord and 50ft of bankline. I'd also add a pill bag of cotton balls with vaseline. I been making these for awhile. Cheers.
Nice kit I would put all the first aid items into the front pouch when you need firstaid you really need to get at it quickly ditch the splinter out can always use a sewing needle move the torch to the front pouch aswell I wouldn't keep the hexamin tab with the food add a few cable ties and some snare wire make a braided shoulder strap from the paracord add a bicycle inertube ranger band on the outside of the bottle great fire tinder for wet weather.
I'd suggest a few things. 1-get a nesting cup for the bottle 2-fish spreaders for if you use the bottle to boil water 3-swap the bottle water tablets for chlorine dioxide tablets, they take 4 hours but treat more things (they're also foil packed by 2s so you don't run the risk of the glass breaking and spoiling all the tablets as well as glass shard injury potential) 4-small super glue tube 5-flat fold duck tape 6-swap the folding knife/saw with a good dedicated folding knife (being multifunctional is nice but if its a survival situation you might not have good fine motor skills and swapping blades the way you have to with that is just asking to slice your fingers up real good). 7-pair of fast fit Mechanix gloves, they're not super durable but they're cheap and they'll get you through a pinch and worth their weight in gold considering our hands are the #1 way we interact with our environment, so theyre that much more important to protect in emergencies. Plus they fold up pretty small unlike heavier duty gloves.
Survival kit from a guy who does Swiss Army Knife mods- has a "standard" SAK in survival kit. 😅 Great kit dude! Chris at DropForgedSurvival did a kit like this V1 was a NALGENE bottle like your first iteration and V2 was a Kleen Kanteen kit in a bottle carrier like yours. Very similar set up with both. Good deal all around! Keep up.the great work!
I would also several additions. Like 2-3 additional 1 Liter Stand Up Emergency Water Bag, & several extra coffee filters, a few TinderQuik Firestarting Tabs (ones that are waterproof), a small pack of Magnesium chips, a slightly larger Ferrocerium Rod, also put some good "strike anywhere" waterproof matches (vs those little matches you had, I've had those break in half trying to light them,) because your match striker can get wet and will be rendered useless,. You could put a cheap Mora knife inside or outside that Condor pouch, will give you a better knife you can process wood. As for the Aluminum foil, I would put in several large pieces of the really heavy-duty Aluminum foil than what you had in there. as for the water tablets, you can get them in little packages vs the bottle. I think you would need 1-2 tablets per liter of water. For the candle I would get ones made with beeswax, they last longer. It's really late here, I could add a few more things that would be better but the brain is going mush. I've been making these kits for a long time. Oh, I just remembered to put in a small battery bank plus a USB power cord for recharging your phone & flashlight. I have several 5000mAh packs that are small.
@@FittoSurvive Like I said I've made up a lot of these for my Daughters who still live back East in NH. I was born & raised in NYC but love the woods of NH. I currently live in southern Oregon for the last 2 yrs I lived in Sedona, AZ, and was in the Redding/Mt. Shasta Area from 2000 up until 2020.
I carry two banks, ones a 10k slim and the others a 25k solar unit, handy to have a secondary that leaves the solar one to charge up in peace whilst the other is 'working'. The solar also has a built in light.
Awesome improvements! I would simply use a zip tie to prevent the bic lighter to release gas, and wrap duck tape around the lighter, so you will have some additional space.
I have come up with using wire to wrap around the bic lighter head. It is not limited to one use and having to be discarded. It is completely reusable and a way to carry more snare wire. Duct tape around the bic body is a classic tender source too.
Instead of bullion cubes, pack Ramen bullion packets. It saves quite a bit of space and they are waterproof. That utility saw blade looks pretty useless for cutting, with how shallow a cut it can make. The frame looks like it is completely in the way. I have a use for it, though.... I use small saw blades (like swiss army knife style saw blades) to make micro curls for firestarting tinder, by scraping the teeth down the length of a debarked stick. I would even suggest packing a stick of fat wood for this purpose. For easy access, water purification tabs should be tucked in the front pocket. Put the coffee filters up front too, in a ziplock bag, to keep them dry. The cord should be tucked in under the molle, on the outside of the pouch, since it is weatherproof. There is no need to have it in the bottle. Basically, organize things according to whether they should be kept dry or not. The whistle should be tied to the outside of the bag too. 1) pre-filter water with a bandana or coffee filters 2) boil or tab water to purify 3) use Sawyer filtration last If Sawyer's internal filtration system is damaged, the last thing you want is to have incubated live germs and viruses leaking through, for you to drink. Since there is no way to know of internal damage to the filter, purifying your water FIRST is essential. Also, I'm surprised you didn't have a nesting container for the waterbottle. I've found that solid, (as opposed to holey) stainless steel utensil holders are great for this purpose, for this sized bottle. This allows you to boil in the utensil holder and contain purified water in the waterbottle (for which you could go back to the plastic bottle, to save some weight). Lastly, the internal item dump sack should be a separate sack, not the waterbottle carry sack, so the water-filled waterbottle is carried appropriately.
Have a similar arrangement. Wrapped a trash can liner around the bottle instead of the aluminum foil. Don't let your water filter freeze after using it! Great video!
heavy duty plastic bags are an absolute must. foldable to take up almost nothing, fold, fold, fold and then corner to corner triangle method. so many uses. great call.
Nice job, But I would not carry the tea light. If they get hot they will melt. Had one melt on me one time there was wax all over everything. Maybe some mini glowsticks. Thanks
Great kit; I've done very similar my main addition was some dog tags; with your name; blood type; SO contact details etc. (as a reality check; if your needing this you want to streamline extra help) From using mine; I'd recommend upping the sawyer bag to the larger one; i use the 32oz ones that correlate to the metal bottle size; having a shoulder strap with paracord lanyards (looking at having whole thing made of survival cord in future) I use mine differently; so have extended mine sideways with some pouches on either side; and the velcro part of a quick release medical kit attached to them so if really needed can rapidly expand from a day kit to a get home kit; reducing what stuff I carry around in the car. I also use (keep on the strap) a Smartube drinking system (with mods; in a recent video of mine) so can use the nalgene bottle or sawyer bag like a drinking bladder.
Thank you! The larger Sawyer bag would come in handy for sure. It would make it a bit tighter fit, but it should work. I'll have to check out your video. 👍🏻
I added a heavy duty 1 Gal Ziploc to put the contents in when you need to use the bottle. A couple of suggestions, from someone who did this for a living (Army survival)... First off, good job. I also have a packing list and emerg. contact info and phone numbers right on the top of my Nalgene backup kits. I used the plastic Nalgene (or chinese knock-offs) for my kits a few years back, but the SS bottle is a nice upgrade. I Carry a sawyer or a grail in my primary kit. In my back up "Nalgene" kits I used to use a Lifestraw, but I switched to a Nature Nova Filter, that is smaller and cheaper (two for $19, and Lifestraws are kinda big). The Sawyer is a better filter, however. I think your choice of candling device is a bit large, also. You can go with an Olight IE3 EOS, which runs on AAA Batteries. In my wife's nalgene bottle kit I included one of the small 3000 MaH back up batteries (requires that I deconstruct it annually to re-charge the battery). I'd also throw a Chem light in there as a candling/signaling device. I'd Drop that large second blade and add a derma-safe razor as my secondary blade (I like the Swiss Army knife). Drop the fresnel lens and add a piece of fatwood and a couple more Esbit tabs. Add one or two compressed towels (clean up or tinder). For grins, throw an oven bag in there. The space you save by down-sizing the bulky stuff I'd "stuff" with emerg. food, including electrolyte drinks. Like neo 71665 says below, add a cheap GSI SS cup (and lid) to nest around that Nalgene bottle, a fish-mouth spreader, and a cheap camping "spork". Wash and hang dry your orange bandanna, also.
Thank you for that advice! I'll definitely be doing some improvements to this kit! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Having the battery pack in the kit is a great idea. Deconstructing it to recharge has to be a pain though for sure. 😅
@@FittoSurvive like your mod II kit, I have a Chinese knock off bottle bag for my wife's kit. when I take it apart this week, I'll xfer that battery to the front pocket of the bag. Cheers. BTW I have a cheapo strap I got somewhere on my wife's kit so she can throw it across her body to carry it.
I'm really pleased to see you take the awesome recommendations of the last video to heart, you've managed to refine this concept beautifully, kudos. I am looking to incorporate something similar in the back of my car (space is a premium). Not sure if it was mentioned already, but in a pinch you can also use the foil and battery to start a fire, as a little bit of extra redundancy. Nice work.
Excellent selection of items. I would pack the fire starting items at the top and ensure their easy removal (lack of motor skills due to cold or injury etc).
I started off about the same way as you. Plastic Nalgene bottle until I discovered the stainless steel one. My first SS one I couldn't remove the cap without cutting the band that held it in place. So I was overjoyed when they came out with the version that you have, where the cap and band can be removed easily so as not to be damaged when heating the bottle. Though it is obvious to most, not all will be aware that it comes off and how.
I must have version 1 because mine has the poncho rain gear inside the water bottle plus it has a flashlight that doesn't need batteries plus it comes with a box cutter type knife that's compact plus it comes with them tablets for the water. I really dig this LL-Bean survivalist kit oh and yes can't forget the water proof matches witch I love
Need to consider shelter! Also, in addition to your content list. Add a laminated sheet with emergency contacts and any known medical conditions. God forbid you are non responsive in an emergency situation, people and/or emergency services will know who to contact and how to/not to treat you A headlamp might be better than the flashlight Nice Kit! I need to build one for hunting trips. Never know when you may end up needing it
Yes, a shelter would definitely be a good idea. The mylar space blanket could be used for a rough shelter. But I'll definitely look into that. I can see how a headlamp would be more handy. (pun intended) 😂👍🏻
tampons and vaseline could be a good idea, tampons mostly for compressed cotton for tinder, but also filtration and wound cover, i find it better to apply vaseline to cotton as you need it for fire extender rather than premixing as it gets messy, in the UK dragon firegel fuel is used by the army, its also a hand sanitizer, could be usefull
@@robertcwillifordii2630 Wazoo had tiny sachets of cotton wool with triple antibiotic impregnated that was multi purpose first aid and tinder as it was flammable, we dont have that in teh UK, but ive got some qtibs that have iodine inside, break seal and iodine flows out.
That was awesome again. I always hear; "two is one, one is none" Yes a nesting cup would be a benefit. a great "grab and go" from your base camp out exploring as an example. I always say, "It's better to have and not need it, then need it and not have it". Again, grab a drumlner garbage bag and line outside the nesting cup/bottle. I can be used as cover or other uses. Great, thank you for sharing. I really liked that knife combo say set. I am going to see if I can find that.
good video just a few suggestions there is no need for the coffee filters the rag would work just fine a multitool would work better then any small knife there is way more food/comfort items then needed the bullion cubes and coffee are great on there own the space you used for the ration bar could have been used for a clear plastic sheet or contractor bags and the flashlight is cool but a headlamp is always better I'll leave it at that I could go on for days about small things I would change but you have the right idea I hope it works for you that's all that counts
Maybe add a few sheets of paper and a spare ziplock bag, so if needed you can write a note or make a small sign and put it in the ziplock bag to make it waterproof, and then you can tape it to something noticeable. You can store the paper and ziplock bag around the outside of the bottle like the aluminum foil.
Not a bad start just make sure to go out test the gear make sure it works and your knowledge how to use them. That the big thing everyone forgets to do
If you find a steel cup that fits over the bottom of your bottle, you then have a second cup or bowl for a secondary use that can also be used for boiling water. Erbswurst was a German military ration that was small pucks, about the size of the compressed towels, of dehydrated pea soup and that would be another great moral booster that would also not take up too much space.
@@FittoSurvive InRangeTV has a video on it and since then, I have wanted to make some for myself as it has a suoposedly infinite shelf life and you just drop a tablet into boiling water to reconstitute it and it is a good comfort food for modern survival and prepping. I first started watching your custom SAK videos and I constantly find myself rewatching your content as it is well made and educational! I am hoping to make an order for one of your custom SAKs soon.
@@blakebeaton5821 It does sound interesting! I am always looking for ways to improve my carry or packs. Nice! Glad to hear that you are enjoying my custom SAK work! 👍🏻😎🔥
Some good ideas there. I really should make myself a similar kit as I really enjoy having a acid trip or two depends on the strength and hiking and have found myself off the path a few times.
@@dirtyscoundrel2013 I picked up that flashlight at a Decathlon while I was visiting Turkey. But here's one similar, although it may be bigger... amzn.to/3Xg5LMi
Really good video I enjoyed watching both videos and your upgrade was good however these are made to be a cache. this is something you want to stash somewhere as a get home bag reload keep up the good work! much love from down the Bayou❤️💯
WHY NO CUP? There are a variety of cups, (and cook-sets) in different volumes, aluminum, steel, or titanium, that fit over the Nalgene-size water bottles. Takes up no extra space and adds minimal weight.
I would encourage you to check out VSSL. They have various takes on a similar system and you can get a flashlight cap as well as a compass cap. They make good stuff and you can adjust the size and contents as needed. I believe they are made of airplane grade aluminum (?) so quite light and durable as well.
@@cardiacbob Compared to what ? How much do you spend on a steel grade water bottle ? How much is a decent compass or an O-light for example ? They have sales all the time + you can usually find a discount code as well. I adjust the ones I use based on the trip/need + there is usually one in my car. When I have to get on a plane to go hike somewhere I always take one and stick it in a shoe.
The foil; I prefer using thick foil, which I cut out from those Dollar Tree bake pans. Granted, many of them are thin, but a few are still made of sturdy aluminum foil.
For the Sawyer filter, either wrap duct tape or bank line around the core. Find a microfiber sunglasses drawstring pouch to store the filter in so it drys out or in freezing neck wear to keep from freezing and of course it makes a very good pre filter too. There is a simple back flush hack to as the blue nipple cap on tall Smartwater bottles fits perfect, adding that cap would be cool.
Curious;;; see quite a few videos people using their water bottles for a survival kit;;; can't help but wonder how they plan to carry water with their bottle used to carry their kit
In this setup, the contents of the bottle are to be relocated to the pouch that the bottle was carried in, and the bottle is to be filled with water as soon as a source is available.
Place some zippo’s storm proof matches they are bigger and burn hotter as well a small Orion flare and cut it in smaller chunks and place gorilla tape on the ends Frey the tape edges and light them which will ignite the flare,great video got to use what’s works in your area
Just my 2 cents. Amazon has this 'Gearland Canteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Nested Camping Cup and Lid for Bug Out Bag, Bushcraft Gear, Metal Canteen with a Wide Mouth Water Bottle and Mess Kit'. Has a water bottle and cup for a few $ less than the Nalgene bottle alone. The cup fits in the Condor pouch but you have to finagle it to remove it.
If you needed the bottle, you could add a 1 quart Ziploc Freezer bag to the bottle bag, and move (what you don't put in your pockets) the bottle contents to the Ziploc.
Your kit is mucho dineros, your handkerchief is 80.00+m, Nalgene Steel water bottle 55.00, your water pouch 45.00, your Sawyer water filter another 45.00, RovyVon H3 Pro torch 70.00, even your survival paracord is over 60.00, so basically what I am saying you have a pretty expansive survival kit. Mind you I am a fine one to talk I have basically the same kit, but it took me a full year to get all the stuff. Honestly nice kit, you have a very good high quality survival kit it will last you years and years. For your teeth, you could use some Superbee Dentos it is an eco Toothpaste tabs (spearmint Flavor), they are great I use them all the time now.
Yeah, putting together a good kit usually does add up quickly. But when you end up needing it, you will be glad that you used better quality gear. I'm sure that you understand this. 👍🏻😁
@@FittoSurvive indeed I do but also just want to make sure you did not feel I was critizing your kit, I have almost an identical one myself. Just love to see that I am not the only one who thinks good quality survival kit goes a long way. Plus it is not only made for me and my family, it can help total strangers in need, well done mate.
Interesting. Respectfully though, I'm 'old school'. 'The Definition of Order .. a Place for everything and Everything is in it's Place' .. and easily accessible when I need a specific item without having to unpack and rummage each time. I carry water in my water bottles and other gear, depending on the situation, in purposeful containers. Water .. having grown up and served in the Southern African Bush, extreme thirst is not desirable. Whilst there is useful and important gear in the kit, the design and concept of the packaging thereof, in my personal opinion, the advantages thereof are outweighed by the disadvantages. Pack it .. seal and forget about it until required (hopefully nothing 'expires' therein) .. there are applications. Carry it around daily .. nope. Once again, an interesting Concept. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..
I get that. This kit is definitely does not have quick access to the gear inside. I wanted something that would be compact that could be added to any backpack.
Yes I totally agree to your concept to carry water separately ;-) To use these wide mouth bottles as containers for survival kits popped up on youtube a couple of years back. Don't know how it started initially, whether it was sponsored by Nalgene or whether maybe some kit manufacturer has got the idea of putting everything in a bottle for saving costs for packing and logistics, or whether it came initially not from survival experts but preppers who collect all kind of gear in their basement just in case of something happens and have usually plenty of water stored somewhere. Even though the idea is not totally bad since the container is heavy duty and waterproof sealed, it is a kinda waste concerning the transport of water. If you carry your rucksack full of things you have usually a good water bottle in permanent use and don't need a second one just as container for a survival kit which could also act as backup water bottle. Since you would usually carry most of the water in simple and light weight plastic bottles. And of course this kind of kit is always incomplete since the water bottle doesn't do what it should, means providing water. It makes only sense as a standalone if your survival situation happens to occur comfortably next to a water source ... 😉🤣
Like this vid. the gear for the most part I like, but the obvious flaws, maybe? I know you're objective is to have the one container but I just can't get over that everything is in one place! so easy to lose, only takes dropping that one thing and you're cooked, or anyway, not cooking at the least! also, may be a bit too long to actually get to anything you might need in a fast fashion? anyway, just by 2 pennies (and they aint worth much), you've probs thought about all that anyway! Like I said I did enjoy the vid, so no snarking coming from me and defo made me think about my set up, that's what counts. cheers mate.
Dremel Etch your info and emergency contacts on your metal waterbottle. Instead of bullion cubes, pack the flat flavor packets from ramen (you could crunch up, or pulverize in a blender, and pack the ramen too). Try to keep things that need to stay dry inside the waterbottle (particularly, the large bandage at the end, and the coffee filters).... because, it has been known to rain from time to time. I also pack disicant packets Waterproof spray your carry bag to help shed raindrops. Cut out the insulation to have more carrying space. You should purify the water before running it through the Sawyer, because the last thing you want is to grow bacteria inside it, ruining the Sawyer filter. So, pre-filter with the coffee filter. Then boil or drop your tablets in, as prescribed, before using the Sawyer and drinking. As I recall viewing videos on the topic, it takes multiple fuel tabs to get water to boil. I don't believe one will suffice, due to the low concentration heat output. 10 minutes from an alcohol burner is plenty, but not from fuel tabs. I would only use chunks of them for fire starters, to get a wood fire going, not for trying to cook or boil with.
Etching details on the bottle is a good idea. Never would have thought of that. 👍🏻 Water-proofing the bag is brilliant too. I'd have to test that out with the dry fuel tabs, not sure if it will boil a cup of water...
I was just wondering about using the purification tablets in the bag before running it through the Sawyer, but wasn't sure if they would mess up the filter or not.
One fo the best I have seen, What is the brand of the fire Tab?, For the Pre filter try a Soy Milk filter. They are very fine and can be cleaned. Best regards and stay safe.
No plastic , aluminium or titanium ( titanium might be great , I don't want to be the tester ) for anything in contact with food water snd heat ! Of course if it is an emergency use what you have ! The best survival knife in the whole would, ... the one you have with you !!!
I'm sorry but this is going to be long . Well that was pretty awesome. I have a good bit of what you pack in that bottle scattered through my backpack. That's such a great idea that I'm going to gather it all up and do what you said. I have the same type bottle and the bag that it goes in which I got from Dave Canterbury. I quit carrying that bag because the bottle was so loose in it, I like things packed tight. Where did you get that wound seal? I like the idea of having a deep wound cauterized. I've had to cauterize with metal and that hurts! I've seen a lot about the compressed toilet paper but I never have tried them. I would also like to know where you got the survival tabs and the G U gel? I have one of those Sawyer water filters one of the older ones or I guess when they first came out and they do work great. Why couldn't you have put the flush syringe and the side pouch? And I guess my last question is the small little flashlight, I wrote all of this before I have checked the description so if you put all of that stuff in the description please disregard this comment. I also noticed that you mentioned my suggestion. All of the content in that bottle is a great little survival kit actually one of the better that I've seen. I guess I'll wrap it up now. Have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry!
Hey! That's cool that you have most of the contents already for this kit. 👍🏻👍🏻 Yes, links to the content can be found in the video description or in the comment that I pinned. I enjoyed lighting the soap sheet! 😅 In the video you can tell that I was a bit surprised by how quick it lit.
@@FittoSurvive all I could find was that metal water bottle that you showed. Anyway I forgot to tell you that you can take a double-walled metal water bottle increase, put a hole in the top part on the slanted part of the bottle and you can boil water in it. I have one of those and I realized that I couldn't boil water in it because it was double wall so it kindly dawned on me to put a hole in it so any of the pressures inside could Escape and it works great. Give it a shot. Have a great day and stay safe!
@@terryqueen3233 There will be some thermal transfer efficiency lost by the gap, but thats a good idea if thats all you have, if you are usng a wood fire rather than an esbit fuel tab etc, then time isnt much of an issue anyway.anyway, great idea
Aw man, they did you dirty. A single wall metal container will never beat a nalgene bottle with a nesting cup. Here are the reasons: 1. You can pour warm water into the nalgene and use it as a heater at night. The metal to a much lesser extent/ at higher inconvenience. 2. Water purification drops/ tablets ARE NOT TO BE USED IN METAL CONTAINERS! Read the instructions. 3. Cooking smaller amounts of water and transferring them to a different container will allow you to drink it a lot faster. My recommendation: get a grayl geopress with a pathfinder nesting cup. PS: nice little trick with the tin foil and the coffee filters (turning the tin foil into a funnel).
As I understand this kit, it’s designed as a supplement to your main kit, so you should have an alternative fresh water bottle or canteen with you??? I’d cover the leads on your spare battery (wrap in electrical tape)so it doesn’t inadvertently get discharged. Get a metal cup, easier to remove if you place it on top instead of on the bottom. The 2 purification tabs after the filter is unnecessary. Tabs are used instead of filter, and would be 2 per liter of water, not half a cup of water.
@@FittoSurvive I own a lot of survival gear and tactical gear but I don't know when or the last time I had to use any of it. But it sure makes !e feel like I need it for some reason. Most of the time I'm busy at work I don't even have time to put myself in a survival situation to use any of my gadgets. This is what I mean when they sell you false sense of security.
@@badimpulses17 I gotcha now. 👍🏻 It really does seem like when you have the gear you don't need it. 🤣 As soon as you stop carrying it, something will come up for sure. Murphy's law. 🤔
@@FittoSurvive the self sharpening scissors on the SAK are some of the best fingernail clippers I have ever used, and the blades on the SAK make a great pencil sharpener, however, I would make sure that the SAK has the plus scales with the pressurized pen as it doesn't take up any extra space and provides a writing utensil.
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Your sawyer water filter won't remove chemicals , the sawyer bag takes up a ton of space and is another reason the sawyer filter is outdated . your water purification tablets won't remove chemicals either .
The "Waterstraw "
From drinksafe systems uk Removes everything ...it removes bacteria ,viruses ,parasites and chemicals ,the waterstraw is the size of your Flashlight. I like your pre filtering ideas .
The true utility knife looks great but takes up a ton of space ,very valuable space .I really like the bag liner idea.
I like your fresnel lens .
I like your food bar choices .I like your Flashlight choice .
I like your cordage choice .
I like your wire saw .
Great video...subbed.
@@davidjacobs828 Thanks! I will look into yhay Waterstraw. 👍🏻👍🏻
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Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I recommended the waterstraw from drinksafe systems uk just because it's tiny and your kit is a water bottle sized kit . For my larger kits I have a grayl geopress and also a drinksafe systems explorer canteen which also both remove everything plus chemicals and odours .
I think the grayl geopress is the world leader as it makes a litre of safe drinking water in 8 seconds .
The great dave Canterbury recommends the grayl .
That's good enough for me 😎👍
@@davidjacobs828 Looks like they are only sold in the UK, I'd have to have it mailed internationally.
@@davidjacobs828 One of the Sawyers or more recently the Be Free by Katadyn are by far and away the most popular filters w/hikers. I am assuming you are referring to the Lifestraw, it's a great filter but just is not practical in regards to filtering and/or consuming a significant volume of water.
As far as knives and or multi-tools go - as a knife guy I would just buy a good EDC knife or fixed blade. There are many options that come in at less than 3oz. in the form of a folder. I wouldn't be inclined to mess w/replaceable blades. Also, you have to (somewhat) taylor your gear to the trip you are taking.
Lighting - I would opt for a rechargeable O-light if I am keen on flashlights otherwise you can get a good headlamp that is cheaper and lighter - again preferably rechargeable if you are counting ounces. Black Diamond, Petzl or Nitecore have a variety of excellent options.
Add a GSI or ozark trail stainless steel camp cup that the bottle nests in. Always nice to have a 2nd thing to cook in or something to use while you are heating up in the bottle.
I definitely am going to do that. Many people have recommended that.
I believe the Tatonka fits perfectly.
So dose the pathfinder cup
I'll go on record every cup mentioned is stainless steel and costs out the wahzoo. The stainless steel ozark trail cup is $6. I'm all about supporting a US made product but none of them are. If you like spending stupid money more power to you.
Tatonka cup....german, might be made there too, hard to tell.
pathfinder is well known to be china.
both my suggestions are china but they don't hide it behind over inflated price tags.
I only referenced the Tat as not everyone can get US kit as they aren't in the US, an alternative that may be available to them 👍
I really like this line of thinking. Some of the things probably wouldn't suit me, but having something like this sitting in the cupholder of your car, or that can just be tossed in a backpack seems like a great idea.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the idea.
this is the best, most comprehensive, mini kit I have seen. very well thought out! nice job, thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed the video.
I like the kit, but here are some suggestions: Forget the sewing kit and add a heavy duty canvas needle and some dental floss. The lighter case takes up a ridiculous amount of space... you can move the lighter to the bottle bag. The knife is too gimmicky. Put a cheap, sturdy 3" folder (CRKT Squid?) in there to augment the SAK. Leave the Steri strips out and add a strip of moleskin. Forget the sliver grippers. Attach a couple of non-load bearing carabiners to the outside of the bag for Gear or a "Survivor" brand water bag (fits on the Sawyer). I'd also drop the gimmicky bulky survivor cord and add 100ft of 275 Lb. paracord or microcord and 50ft of bankline. I'd also add a pill bag of cotton balls with vaseline. I been making these for awhile. Cheers.
Thank you! Excellent advice! 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice kit I would put all the first aid items into the front pouch when you need firstaid you really need to get at it quickly ditch the splinter out can always use a sewing needle move the torch to the front pouch aswell I wouldn't keep the hexamin tab with the food add a few cable ties and some snare wire make a braided shoulder strap from the paracord add a bicycle inertube ranger band on the outside of the bottle great fire tinder for wet weather.
Thanks! Lots of good ideas. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
00:38 Purpose
01:35 Bandana
02:25 Aluminum foil
02:53 Single-walled metal bottle
04:10 Cinnamon candies
04:18 Compacted towels
04:58 Water purification tablets
05:30 Sugar, salt, bouillon cubes
05:59 Flashlight
06:54 WoundSeal
07:04 Compass
07:15 Cappuccino sachet
07:32 Matches
08:13 Solid fuel tablet
08:43 Survival Tabs
09:27 S.O.S. Emergency Food Ration
10:55 Tealight candle
11:12 Sewing kit
11:24 TITAN Survival SurvivorCord
13:07 Mini Bic lighter, metal case, Gorilla tape
14:43 Pill box/signalling mirror
15:23 24:18 Ziploc baggy
15:47 Victorinox Huntsman, Helix Tinder, firefly ferro rod
16:41 True Utility knife
18:24 Paper soap
19:01 Band-Aids, Single antibiotic ointment, Benadryl allergy medicine
19:41 Steri-strips
20:29 Sawyer water filter
20:54 Fishing kit
21:08 Tea, GU energy gel
21:48 Splinter Out
22:06 Coffee filters
22:58 Pencil
23:02 Toothbrush
23:30 Ferro rod/whistle
24:11 Spare battery for flashlight
24:28 Sliver Gripper
25:00 Wet wipe
25:04 Fresnel lens
25:22 Sawyer bag, water filtering demonstration with foil, coffee filters, Sawyer filter, purification tablets
29:28 Emergency poncho
30:19 Emergency thermal blanket
30:40 List of contents
31:02 Wire saw
32:05 Non-adherent pad
Thank you for adding that! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It gets better each time you re-visit the project. Great vid mate.
Thanks! I have been thinking about a 3rd version, but still need lots of improvement on the kit before I can justify it.
Great. Unbelievable how many items are inside. All of them important and all you comments are good and easy for understanding. congrats
Thanks! Yes, it is amazing how much you can fit. 👍🏻👍🏻
I'd suggest a few things.
1-get a nesting cup for the bottle
2-fish spreaders for if you use the bottle to boil water
3-swap the bottle water tablets for chlorine dioxide tablets, they take 4 hours but treat more things (they're also foil packed by 2s so you don't run the risk of the glass breaking and spoiling all the tablets as well as glass shard injury potential)
4-small super glue tube
5-flat fold duck tape
6-swap the folding knife/saw with a good dedicated folding knife (being multifunctional is nice but if its a survival situation you might not have good fine motor skills and swapping blades the way you have to with that is just asking to slice your fingers up real good).
7-pair of fast fit Mechanix gloves, they're not super durable but they're cheap and they'll get you through a pinch and worth their weight in gold considering our hands are the #1 way we interact with our environment, so theyre that much more important to protect in emergencies. Plus they fold up pretty small unlike heavier duty gloves.
Thank you!
I didn't even think about having something for when the bottle gets hot. The fish spreaders is a great idea. 👍🏻Lots of good ideas here.
This is a good idea instead of using fish mouth spreaders, make wire rope like in the video below:
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Survival kit from a guy who does Swiss Army Knife mods- has a "standard" SAK in survival kit. 😅 Great kit dude! Chris at DropForgedSurvival did a kit like this V1 was a NALGENE bottle like your first iteration and V2 was a Kleen Kanteen kit in a bottle carrier like yours. Very similar set up with both. Good deal all around! Keep up.the great work!
Yeah, ironic right? I still haven't made me a custom SAK yet... 🙄
Thank you!
I would also several additions. Like 2-3 additional 1 Liter Stand Up Emergency Water Bag, & several extra coffee filters, a few TinderQuik Firestarting Tabs (ones that are waterproof), a small pack of Magnesium chips, a slightly larger Ferrocerium Rod, also put some good "strike anywhere" waterproof matches (vs those little matches you had, I've had those break in half trying to light them,) because your match striker can get wet and will be rendered useless,. You could put a cheap Mora knife inside or outside that Condor pouch, will give you a better knife you can process wood. As for the Aluminum foil, I would put in several large pieces of the really heavy-duty Aluminum foil than what you had in there. as for the water tablets, you can get them in little packages vs the bottle. I think you would need 1-2 tablets per liter of water. For the candle I would get ones made with beeswax, they last longer. It's really late here, I could add a few more things that would be better but the brain is going mush. I've been making these kits for a long time. Oh, I just remembered to put in a small battery bank plus a USB power cord for recharging your phone & flashlight. I have several 5000mAh packs that are small.
Lots of great ideas here! Thanks for sharing that. I definitely need to do a 3rd version. 😅👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@FittoSurvive Like I said I've made up a lot of these for my Daughters who still live back East in NH. I was born & raised in NYC but love the woods of NH. I currently live in southern Oregon for the last 2 yrs I lived in Sedona, AZ, and was in the Redding/Mt. Shasta Area from 2000 up until 2020.
@@Screamingtut Nice I am sure that you have lots of experience. All the advice people have given is really helpful.
I carry two banks, ones a 10k slim and the others a 25k solar unit, handy to have a secondary that leaves the solar one to charge up in peace whilst the other is 'working'.
The solar also has a built in light.
Awesome improvements! I would simply use a zip tie to prevent the bic lighter to release gas, and wrap duck tape around the lighter, so you will have some additional space.
Thanks. That's a good idea and easy fix for the Bic lighter. 👍🏻
Great idea for Bic storage in containers I watch alot of survival channels an such ,haven't seen or heard that, much thanks!
@@josephgeorgeejr7039 Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed.
I have come up with using wire to wrap around the bic lighter head. It is not limited to one use and having to be discarded. It is completely reusable and a way to carry more snare wire.
Duct tape around the bic body is a classic tender source too.
@@robertcwillifordii2630 That sounds like it would work well too.
Instead of bullion cubes, pack Ramen bullion packets. It saves quite a bit of space and they are waterproof.
That utility saw blade looks pretty useless for cutting, with how shallow a cut it can make. The frame looks like it is completely in the way. I have a use for it, though.... I use small saw blades (like swiss army knife style saw blades) to make micro curls for firestarting tinder, by scraping the teeth down the length of a debarked stick. I would even suggest packing a stick of fat wood for this purpose.
For easy access, water purification tabs should be tucked in the front pocket. Put the coffee filters up front too, in a ziplock bag, to keep them dry. The cord should be tucked in under the molle, on the outside of the pouch, since it is weatherproof. There is no need to have it in the bottle. Basically, organize things according to whether they should be kept dry or not. The whistle should be tied to the outside of the bag too.
1) pre-filter water with a bandana or coffee filters
2) boil or tab water to purify
3) use Sawyer filtration last
If Sawyer's internal filtration system is damaged, the last thing you want is to have incubated live germs and viruses leaking through, for you to drink. Since there is no way to know of internal damage to the filter, purifying your water FIRST is essential.
Also, I'm surprised you didn't have a nesting container for the waterbottle. I've found that solid, (as opposed to holey) stainless steel utensil holders are great for this purpose, for this sized bottle. This allows you to boil in the utensil holder and contain purified water in the waterbottle (for which you could go back to the plastic bottle, to save some weight).
Lastly, the internal item dump sack should be a separate sack, not the waterbottle carry sack, so the water-filled waterbottle is carried appropriately.
Lots of great information! Thank you. The utensil holder is a brilliant idea! I'll be searching for a one that fits now. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great kit, i really like that you manage to cover the food and water so good. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! 👍👍
Have a similar arrangement. Wrapped a trash can liner around the bottle instead of the aluminum foil.
Don't let your water filter freeze after using it!
Great video!
Sweet!
I can see how a trash bag could come in handy.
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heavy duty plastic bags are an absolute must. foldable to take up almost nothing, fold, fold, fold and then corner to corner triangle method. so many uses. great call.
Nice job, But I would not carry the tea light. If they get hot they will melt. Had one melt on me one time there was wax all over everything. Maybe some mini glowsticks. Thanks
Hmmm... True... I can see that happening
Great kit; I've done very similar my main addition was some dog tags; with your name; blood type; SO contact details etc. (as a reality check; if your needing this you want to streamline extra help)
From using mine; I'd recommend upping the sawyer bag to the larger one; i use the 32oz ones that correlate to the metal bottle size; having a shoulder strap with paracord lanyards (looking at having whole thing made of survival cord in future)
I use mine differently; so have extended mine sideways with some pouches on either side; and the velcro part of a quick release medical kit attached to them so if really needed can rapidly expand from a day kit to a get home kit; reducing what stuff I carry around in the car.
I also use (keep on the strap) a Smartube drinking system (with mods; in a recent video of mine) so can use the nalgene bottle or sawyer bag like a drinking bladder.
Thank you! The larger Sawyer bag would come in handy for sure. It would make it a bit tighter fit, but it should work.
I'll have to check out your video. 👍🏻
I'll have to take some notes for my minimalist kit.
Glad I could help. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video Cody. Lots of good ideas. One point to mention is the fresnell lens. It's pronounced Fre-nell as he was a Frenchman.
Thanks! Wow, didn't know that. Thanks for pointing it out.🤣🤣🤣
I added a heavy duty 1 Gal Ziploc to put the contents in when you need to use the bottle. A couple of suggestions, from someone who did this for a living (Army survival)...
First off, good job. I also have a packing list and emerg. contact info and phone numbers right on the top of my Nalgene backup kits. I used the plastic Nalgene (or chinese knock-offs) for my kits a few years back, but the SS bottle is a nice upgrade.
I Carry a sawyer or a grail in my primary kit. In my back up "Nalgene" kits I used to use a Lifestraw, but I switched to a Nature Nova Filter, that is smaller and cheaper (two for $19, and Lifestraws are kinda big). The Sawyer is a better filter, however. I think your choice of candling device is a bit large, also. You can go with an Olight IE3 EOS, which runs on AAA Batteries. In my wife's nalgene bottle kit I included one of the small 3000 MaH back up batteries (requires that I deconstruct it annually to re-charge the battery).
I'd also throw a Chem light in there as a candling/signaling device. I'd Drop that large second blade and add a derma-safe razor as my secondary blade (I like the Swiss Army knife). Drop the fresnel lens and add a piece of fatwood and a couple more Esbit tabs. Add one or two compressed towels (clean up or tinder). For grins, throw an oven bag in there. The space you save by down-sizing the bulky stuff I'd "stuff" with emerg. food, including electrolyte drinks.
Like neo 71665 says below, add a cheap GSI SS cup (and lid) to nest around that Nalgene bottle, a fish-mouth spreader, and a cheap camping "spork". Wash and hang dry your orange bandanna, also.
Thank you for that advice! I'll definitely be doing some improvements to this kit! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Having the battery pack in the kit is a great idea. Deconstructing it to recharge has to be a pain though for sure. 😅
@@FittoSurvive like your mod II kit, I have a Chinese knock off bottle bag for my wife's kit. when I take it apart this week, I'll xfer that battery to the front pocket of the bag. Cheers. BTW I have a cheapo strap I got somewhere on my wife's kit so she can throw it across her body to carry it.
I'm really pleased to see you take the awesome recommendations of the last video to heart, you've managed to refine this concept beautifully, kudos. I am looking to incorporate something similar in the back of my car (space is a premium). Not sure if it was mentioned already, but in a pinch you can also use the foil and battery to start a fire, as a little bit of extra redundancy. Nice work.
Excellent selection of items. I would pack the fire starting items at the top and ensure their easy removal (lack of motor skills due to cold or injury etc).
Thank you! That does make sense. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks.
I started off about the same way as you. Plastic Nalgene bottle until I discovered the stainless steel one. My first SS one I couldn't remove the cap without cutting the band that held it in place. So I was overjoyed when they came out with the version that you have, where the cap and band can be removed easily so as not to be damaged when heating the bottle. Though it is obvious to most, not all will be aware that it comes off and how.
That is a good point. Something that I should have pointed out in the video. Thanks for mentioning that. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
If you actually intend on carrying your bottle separately then I recommend tying some paracord to your bottle and attaching a carabiner to it.
That's a great idea. 👍🏻👍🏻
You sure have packed a lot of useful items into a small container, well done!!
Thank you. It is actually quite complicated to fit everything in there. 😅
I must have version 1 because mine has the poncho rain gear inside the water bottle plus it has a flashlight that doesn't need batteries plus it comes with a box cutter type knife that's compact plus it comes with them tablets for the water. I really dig this LL-Bean survivalist kit oh and yes can't forget the water proof matches witch I love
Cool! Sounds like you have a really nice kit! 👍🏻👍🏻😅
I was given a packable backpack at a trade show & 20+ years later I still have it. I bought a few more to add to my survival kits.
The folding back pack is a great idea. 👍🏻👍🏻
Greatest kit I've seen
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it!
Need to consider shelter!
Also, in addition to your content list. Add a laminated sheet with emergency contacts and any known medical conditions. God forbid you are non responsive in an emergency situation, people and/or emergency services will know who to contact and how to/not to treat you
A headlamp might be better than the flashlight
Nice Kit! I need to build one for hunting trips. Never know when you may end up needing it
Yes, a shelter would definitely be a good idea. The mylar space blanket could be used for a rough shelter. But I'll definitely look into that.
I can see how a headlamp would be more handy. (pun intended)
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tampons and vaseline could be a good idea, tampons mostly for compressed cotton for tinder, but also filtration and wound cover, i find it better to apply vaseline to cotton as you need it for fire extender rather than premixing as it gets messy, in the UK dragon firegel fuel is used by the army, its also a hand sanitizer, could be usefull
Several people have recommended that. It is an interesting idea.
I keep cotton an triple antibiotic ointment separate too, with a disicant pouch in a large pill bottle.
@@robertcwillifordii2630 Wazoo had tiny sachets of cotton wool with triple antibiotic impregnated that was multi purpose first aid and tinder as it was flammable, we dont have that in teh UK, but ive got some qtibs that have iodine inside, break seal and iodine flows out.
@@neoaliphant Nice. 👍🏻👍🏻
That was awesome again. I always hear; "two is one, one is none" Yes a nesting cup would be a benefit. a great "grab and go" from your base camp out exploring as an example. I always say, "It's better to have and not need it, then need it and not have it". Again, grab a drumlner garbage bag and line outside the nesting cup/bottle. I can be used as cover or other uses. Great, thank you for sharing. I really liked that knife combo say set. I am going to see if I can find that.
Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed it! Definitely having redundancy is very important.
Working on a nesting cup. 👍🏻👍🏻
good video just a few suggestions there is no need for the coffee filters the rag would work just fine a multitool would work better then any small knife there is way more food/comfort items then needed the bullion cubes and coffee are great on there own the space you used for the ration bar could have been used for a clear plastic sheet or contractor bags and the flashlight is cool but a headlamp is always better I'll leave it at that I could go on for days about small things I would change but you have the right idea I hope it works for you that's all that counts
Thank you. Interesting ideas, I will take them into consideration when working on my next version. 👍🏻👍🏻
Good demonstration adding the coffe filter to the tin foil made funnel to give an extra layer of water filtration.
Thanks. I did add the coffee filter to the funnel. 😉 Maybe you didn't see it in the video.
@@FittoSurvive I did see it . That's why I said good job . Lol.
@@tacticalminds1661 Ok, I misread your comment. 😅
I would take of the torch and replace by à headlamp, it will be more compact and you can use both hands in the dark. Petzl has some neat ones.
Good idea. Thanks. 👍🏻👍🏻
Maybe add a few sheets of paper and a spare ziplock bag, so if needed you can write a note or make a small sign and put it in the ziplock bag to make it waterproof, and then you can tape it to something noticeable. You can store the paper and ziplock bag around the outside of the bottle like the aluminum foil.
Good ideas. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great video 👍😊 thank you to sharing and showing this with us 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you and you are very welcome!
Not a bad start just make sure to go out test the gear make sure it works and your knowledge how to use them. That the big thing everyone forgets to do
Thanks! Yeah, knowledge is the key to survival.
If you find a steel cup that fits over the bottom of your bottle, you then have a second cup or bowl for a secondary use that can also be used for boiling water. Erbswurst was a German military ration that was small pucks, about the size of the compressed towels, of dehydrated pea soup and that would be another great moral booster that would also not take up too much space.
Yes, a steel cup would be great. I need to find one that will fit.
Erbstwurst... OK, I will look into that. Never heard of it before. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@FittoSurvive InRangeTV has a video on it and since then, I have wanted to make some for myself as it has a suoposedly infinite shelf life and you just drop a tablet into boiling water to reconstitute it and it is a good comfort food for modern survival and prepping. I first started watching your custom SAK videos and I constantly find myself rewatching your content as it is well made and educational! I am hoping to make an order for one of your custom SAKs soon.
@@blakebeaton5821 It does sound interesting! I am always looking for ways to improve my carry or packs.
Nice! Glad to hear that you are enjoying my custom SAK work! 👍🏻😎🔥
Definite good video. Thanks for showing the original package👍
Thank you!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video. I like how you demonstrated stuff.
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed that.
@@FittoSurvive Yes, that was awesome.
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Some good ideas there. I really should make myself a similar kit as I really enjoy having a acid trip or two depends on the strength and hiking and have found myself off the path a few times.
Awesome. I am sure that you will enjoy a setup like this one. 👍🏻👍🏻
You can put a very small zip tie under the red button of the lighter so it doesn't get pressed by accident. Might save a bit of space.
Cool idea. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great kit! Excellent contents in it too. Just subbed 👍Keep up the awesome work & channel.
Thank you for that and for subscribing!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thats a nice little kit you have built there.
Thank you!
I liked the little crank flashlight
Cool! I actually had several people commenting against it. 😅
@@FittoSurvive I don't see why. It was compact and didn't need batteries. Where could I find one.
@@dirtyscoundrel2013 I picked up that flashlight at a Decathlon while I was visiting Turkey. But here's one similar, although it may be bigger... amzn.to/3Xg5LMi
Really good video I enjoyed watching both videos and your upgrade was good however these are made to be a cache. this is something you want to stash somewhere as a get home bag reload keep up the good work! much love from down the Bayou❤️💯
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed the video!
Where did you get the ferro rod whistle device sir? Thanks 😊
Here is a link to that: amzn.to/3QWPG9m
Great video! And fantastic Sawyer demo.
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed.
WHY NO CUP? There are a variety of cups, (and cook-sets) in different volumes, aluminum, steel, or titanium, that fit over the Nalgene-size water bottles. Takes up no extra space and adds minimal weight.
I wasn't able to find one that would fit. But, I am still searching for one.
I would encourage you to check out VSSL. They have various takes on a similar system and you can get a flashlight cap as well as a compass cap. They make good stuff and you can adjust the size and contents as needed. I believe they are made of airplane grade aluminum (?) so quite light and durable as well.
However, they're expensive AF.
I'll definitely check them out. 👍🏻 Thanks.
@@cardiacbob Compared to what ? How much do you spend on a steel grade water bottle ? How much is a decent compass or an O-light for example ? They have sales all the time + you can usually find a discount code as well. I adjust the ones I use based on the trip/need + there is usually one in my car. When I have to get on a plane to go hike somewhere I always take one and stick it in a shoe.
The foil; I prefer using thick foil, which I cut out from those Dollar Tree bake pans. Granted, many of them are thin, but a few are still made of sturdy aluminum foil.
For the Sawyer filter, either wrap duct tape or bank line around the core. Find a microfiber sunglasses drawstring pouch to store the filter in so it drys out or in freezing neck wear to keep from freezing and of course it makes a very good pre filter too. There is a simple back flush hack to as the blue nipple cap on tall Smartwater bottles fits perfect, adding that cap would be cool.
That's a great idea to wrap tape or something around the Sawyer filter. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for the ideas.
Where did you get the whistle ferro rod green
Thank you
Here's a link to one like mine.
amzn.to/3LX9kDE
Can you use those button towels as a firestarter?
Yes, they can be used as tinder.
@@FittoSurvive Wasn't sure if they were the plasticky kind cheers 👍
on the road m3 pro is good survival kit alternative to olight baton for a tiny flashight. was tempted with the tony petzl emergency as well.
I'll have to check those out, I am not familiar with them.
Curious;;; see quite a few videos people using their water bottles for a survival kit;;; can't help but wonder how they plan to carry water with their bottle used to carry their kit
In this setup, the contents of the bottle are to be relocated to the pouch that the bottle was carried in, and the bottle is to be filled with water as soon as a source is available.
excellent kit. well put together.
Thank you!! I appreciate it.
Might need some carabiners. Other than that nice emergency kit
Interesting, I had a carabiner in my first kit, but removed it in the second one.
Place some zippo’s storm proof matches they are bigger and burn hotter as well a small Orion flare and cut it in smaller chunks and place gorilla tape on the ends Frey the tape edges and light them which will ignite the flare,great video got to use what’s works in your area
Really cool, I didn't know that the flares could be cut into smaller chunks. 👍🏻👍🏻🔥
You need a contractor trash bag for cover and so many other uses like water collection, rain poncho etc…. They don’t take up any room or weight
Excellent advice! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Just my 2 cents. Amazon has this 'Gearland Canteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Nested Camping Cup and Lid for Bug Out Bag, Bushcraft Gear, Metal Canteen with a Wide Mouth Water Bottle and Mess Kit'. Has a water bottle and cup for a few $ less than the Nalgene bottle alone. The cup fits in the Condor pouch but you have to finagle it to remove it.
Thanks a bunch! I'll look into that. 👍🏻
If you needed the bottle, you could add a 1 quart Ziploc Freezer bag to the bottle bag, and move (what you don't put in your pockets) the bottle contents to the Ziploc.
Yes, that would work really well. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Your kit is mucho dineros, your handkerchief is 80.00+m, Nalgene Steel water bottle 55.00, your water pouch 45.00, your Sawyer water filter another 45.00, RovyVon H3 Pro torch 70.00, even your survival paracord is over 60.00, so basically what I am saying you have a pretty expansive survival kit. Mind you I am a fine one to talk I have basically the same kit, but it took me a full year to get all the stuff. Honestly nice kit, you have a very good high quality survival kit it will last you years and years. For your teeth, you could use some Superbee Dentos it is an eco Toothpaste tabs (spearmint Flavor), they are great I use them all the time now.
Yeah, putting together a good kit usually does add up quickly. But when you end up needing it, you will be glad that you used better quality gear. I'm sure that you understand this. 👍🏻😁
@@FittoSurvive indeed I do but also just want to make sure you did not feel I was critizing your kit, I have almost an identical one myself. Just love to see that I am not the only one who thinks good quality survival kit goes a long way. Plus it is not only made for me and my family, it can help total strangers in need, well done mate.
@@labellaescrima1996 I understand you. 👍🏻👍🏻😁
I want to buy this 😅 I love it!!!👍👍😀
I have links in the description of the video to everything in this survival kit. 👍🏻👍🏻
Interesting.
Respectfully though, I'm 'old school'. 'The Definition of Order .. a Place for everything and Everything is in it's Place' .. and easily accessible when I need a specific item without having to unpack and rummage each time.
I carry water in my water bottles and other gear, depending on the situation, in purposeful containers. Water .. having grown up and served in the Southern African Bush, extreme thirst is not desirable.
Whilst there is useful and important gear in the kit, the design and concept of the packaging thereof, in my personal opinion, the advantages thereof are outweighed by the disadvantages.
Pack it .. seal and forget about it until required (hopefully nothing 'expires' therein) .. there are applications. Carry it around daily .. nope.
Once again, an interesting Concept. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..
I get that. This kit is definitely does not have quick access to the gear inside.
I wanted something that would be compact that could be added to any backpack.
respect for your service Thomas. my uncle served in the Rhodesian army and he always said the bush soldiers were the toughest in the world.
@@FittoSurvive 👍
@@Useaname 👍 thanks. Rhodesians .. Salt of the Earth .. great guys.
Salute and respect to their Armed Forces during the Bush War.
Yes I totally agree to your concept to carry water separately ;-)
To use these wide mouth bottles as containers for survival kits popped up on youtube a couple of years back. Don't know how it started initially, whether it was sponsored by Nalgene or whether maybe some kit manufacturer has got the idea of putting everything in a bottle for saving costs for packing and logistics, or whether it came initially not from survival experts but preppers who collect all kind of gear in their basement just in case of something happens and have usually plenty of water stored somewhere.
Even though the idea is not totally bad since the container is heavy duty and waterproof sealed, it is a kinda waste concerning the transport of water. If you carry your rucksack full of things you have usually a good water bottle in permanent use and don't need a second one just as container for a survival kit which could also act as backup water bottle. Since you would usually carry most of the water in simple and light weight plastic bottles. And of course this kind of kit is always incomplete since the water bottle doesn't do what it should, means providing water. It makes only sense as a standalone if your survival situation happens to occur comfortably next to a water source ... 😉🤣
you can also use a small ranger band or ziptie as a lock to stop a lighter fuel lever from being depressed...
Excellent idea. 👍🏻 That would save some space and weight.
Like this vid. the gear for the most part I like, but the obvious flaws, maybe? I know you're objective is to have the one container but I just can't get over that everything is in one place! so easy to lose, only takes dropping that one thing and you're cooked, or anyway, not cooking at the least! also, may be a bit too long to actually get to anything you might need in a fast fashion? anyway, just by 2 pennies (and they aint worth much), you've probs thought about all that anyway! Like I said I did enjoy the vid, so no snarking coming from me and defo made me think about my set up, that's what counts. cheers mate.
Glad to hear that! It's not an ideal survival kit for sure. It is setup to be compact and easily augment a hiking pack or something like that.
Thank you 😊
You are welcome!
Well done, fun to watch, and…Subscribed!!!
Fantastic! Glad that it was fun for you.
Fantastic job
Thank you!
Awesome thanks 👍👍
You are most welcome!
Dremel Etch your info and emergency contacts on your metal waterbottle.
Instead of bullion cubes, pack the flat flavor packets from ramen (you could crunch up, or pulverize in a blender, and pack the ramen too).
Try to keep things that need to stay dry inside the waterbottle (particularly, the large bandage at the end, and the coffee filters).... because, it has been known to rain from time to time. I also pack disicant packets
Waterproof spray your carry bag to help shed raindrops.
Cut out the insulation to have more carrying space.
You should purify the water before running it through the Sawyer, because the last thing you want is to grow bacteria inside it, ruining the Sawyer filter. So, pre-filter with the coffee filter. Then boil or drop your tablets in, as prescribed, before using the Sawyer and drinking.
As I recall viewing videos on the topic, it takes multiple fuel tabs to get water to boil. I don't believe one will suffice, due to the low concentration heat output. 10 minutes from an alcohol burner is plenty, but not from fuel tabs. I would only use chunks of them for fire starters, to get a wood fire going, not for trying to cook or boil with.
Etching details on the bottle is a good idea. Never would have thought of that. 👍🏻 Water-proofing the bag is brilliant too.
I'd have to test that out with the dry fuel tabs, not sure if it will boil a cup of water...
I was just wondering about using the purification tablets in the bag before running it through the Sawyer, but wasn't sure if they would mess up the filter or not.
@@greenwolf401 I actually don't know about that. 🤔 I'd probably not risk it.
Really good, thanks
👍🏻👍🏻 You are welcome.
One fo the best I have seen, What is the brand of the fire Tab?, For the Pre filter try a Soy Milk filter. They are very fine and can be cleaned. Best regards and stay safe.
Here's a link to the solid fuel tabs.
amzn.to/3vywcAp
I'll check out that filter.
What brand are those soap pads
Here they are: amzn.to/3ManZbv
Great vid thanks!
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed the video.
where did you find that ferro rod?
It came in a small fire kit. Here's the link: amzn.to/39xamor
The common sense thing to do with a water bottle is actually have water in it...
🤣 That is true... LOL
Great video
Thank you!
Where do you put the contents when you want to put water in the bottle?
No plastic , aluminium or titanium ( titanium might be great , I don't want to be the tester ) for anything in contact with food water snd heat !
Of course if it is an emergency use what you have !
The best survival knife in the whole would, ... the one you have with you !!!
Interesting, I thought titanium would be safe. Not sure about aluminum.
Very true about the survival knife.
NEAT IDEA!
Thank you!
Once you have an emergency, and you need to empty out the contents of the bottle for water, what do you do with all of the contents?
All of the contents are supposed to be emptied into the carrying case.
All the hearing the bottle can be spread out throughout your pockets when you need the bottle.
great job!
Thank you!
It seems that the compass does not work. Does it?
Yes, it works. When I pulled it out, it was not level so it was not "working".
I'm sorry but this is going to be long . Well that was pretty awesome. I have a good bit of what you pack in that bottle scattered through my backpack. That's such a great idea that I'm going to gather it all up and do what you said. I have the same type bottle and the bag that it goes in which I got from Dave Canterbury. I quit carrying that bag because the bottle was so loose in it, I like things packed tight. Where did you get that wound seal? I like the idea of having a deep wound cauterized. I've had to cauterize with metal and that hurts! I've seen a lot about the compressed toilet paper but I never have tried them. I would also like to know where you got the survival tabs and the G U gel? I have one of those Sawyer water filters one of the older ones or I guess when they first came out and they do work great. Why couldn't you have put the flush syringe and the side pouch? And I guess my last question is the small little flashlight, I wrote all of this before I have checked the description so if you put all of that stuff in the description please disregard this comment. I also noticed that you mentioned my suggestion. All of the content in that bottle is a great little survival kit actually one of the better that I've seen. I guess I'll wrap it up now. Have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry!
Hey! That's cool that you have most of the contents already for this kit. 👍🏻👍🏻 Yes, links to the content can be found in the video description or in the comment that I pinned. I enjoyed lighting the soap sheet! 😅 In the video you can tell that I was a bit surprised by how quick it lit.
@@FittoSurvive all I could find was that metal water bottle that you showed. Anyway I forgot to tell you that you can take a double-walled metal water bottle increase, put a hole in the top part on the slanted part of the bottle and you can boil water in it. I have one of those and I realized that I couldn't boil water in it because it was double wall so it kindly dawned on me to put a hole in it so any of the pressures inside could Escape and it works great. Give it a shot. Have a great day and stay safe!
@@terryqueen3233 There will be some thermal transfer efficiency lost by the gap, but thats a good idea if thats all you have, if you are usng a wood fire rather than an esbit fuel tab etc, then time isnt much of an issue anyway.anyway, great idea
@@terryqueen3233 Interesting. I though that the metal would burn without having direct contact with the water on the inside.
I use superglue as a wound seal.
I think it's two tabs per liter of water. Since it's a cup, it would be only one tab.
That is correct. I wasn't thinking about that when I tossed them in the cup. 🤣
Aw man, they did you dirty.
A single wall metal container will never beat a nalgene bottle with a nesting cup.
Here are the reasons:
1. You can pour warm water into the nalgene and use it as a heater at night. The metal to a much lesser extent/ at higher inconvenience.
2. Water purification drops/ tablets ARE NOT TO BE USED IN METAL CONTAINERS!
Read the instructions.
3. Cooking smaller amounts of water and transferring them to a different container will allow you to drink it a lot faster.
My recommendation: get a grayl geopress with a pathfinder nesting cup.
PS: nice little trick with the tin foil and the coffee filters (turning the tin foil into a funnel).
Very good point there. I see what you are saying. 👍🏻
how do you boil Nalgene bottle?
@@NikosKatsikanis - Bro.
It says nalgene bottle WITH A NESTING CUP…
As I understand this kit, it’s designed as a supplement to your main kit, so you should have an alternative fresh water bottle or canteen with you???
I’d cover the leads on your spare battery (wrap in electrical tape)so it doesn’t inadvertently get discharged.
Get a metal cup, easier to remove if you place it on top instead of on the bottom.
The 2 purification tabs after the filter is unnecessary. Tabs are used instead of filter, and would be 2 per liter of water, not half a cup of water.
Yes, that is correct. This kit augments a hiking/camping bag. So, I would/should have water.
Thanks for the advice! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
corn-starch should be apart of a kit as it can be used to stop bleeding
Interesting! I didn't know that.
@@FittoSurvive just clots blood but its more of a very last case scenario
@@steveop2879 Gotcha. Cool none the less. 👍🏻👍🏻
@@FittoSurvive just saw this very clean and tidy edc that gave me some ideas ruclips.net/video/9azSuiAK9Hw/видео.html
I want that true utility knife but i cant get it shipped to Belgium
That is really unfortunate... 🙁
@@FittoSurvive can you sent one to me? I will pay for the product and shipping.
@@lukasjanssens9532 Send me an email at f2scustoms@gmail.com we can discuss the details there.
@@FittoSurvive thank you! I just did
Inspiration for 7 vs wild ?
Had to Google that... 🤣🤣
Wow, you're blowing up, although slowly 😁
😅 Slowly but surely...
I would rather have 2 more bic than have a case for a bic.
Interesting idea. 🤔👍🏻
If you get cellulose towel tablets they can also be used as dry tnder....
Haven't heard of those, I'll have to look into them.
@@FittoSurvive yours might be already, try lighting them when dry..needs scruffing up slightly, just extra use for what you already have....
@@neoaliphant I just tried that. It easily catches fire and burns like paper. 👍🏻
@@FittoSurvive awesome, and i havent even got to the end of the video yet, could be extended with vaseline or even hand sanitizer
@@neoaliphant Good idea. Great way to make it mutli-purpose. 👍🏻👍🏻
This is more of a goodie bag the survival kit. I’m waiting for him to pull out some condoms and if you the few video games. Lol
LOL Maybe... 😝
Santa Bag of gifts!
🤣🤣🤣
Selling false sense of security is a big business.
Odd concept you have. But hey, to each his own, right? 😏
@@FittoSurvive I own a lot of survival gear and tactical gear but I don't know when or the last time I had to use any of it. But it sure makes !e feel like I need it for some reason. Most of the time I'm busy at work I don't even have time to put myself in a survival situation to use any of my gadgets. This is what I mean when they sell you false sense of security.
@@badimpulses17 I gotcha now. 👍🏻 It really does seem like when you have the gear you don't need it. 🤣 As soon as you stop carrying it, something will come up for sure. Murphy's law. 🤔
Always necessary to learn how to use the gear. Actually then you can find what works for you and what's surplus.
I always say that no kit is complete without fingernail clippers.
I wouldn't have thought about that. Interesting item to add. 👍🏻
And a pencil sharpner
@@FittoSurvive the self sharpening scissors on the SAK are some of the best fingernail clippers I have ever used, and the blades on the SAK make a great pencil sharpener, however, I would make sure that the SAK has the plus scales with the pressurized pen as it doesn't take up any extra space and provides a writing utensil.
@@blakebeaton5821 Agreed! The scissors actually work very well for cutting fingernails.