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Another thing used in the military for anti-chafing and also for keeping your feet in good condition especially when you're wearing boots, is Gold Bond foot powder. Chafing causes a breakdown of the skin which can lead to infection, smell, and problems with flies, etc because of it.
Keep in mind if the umbrella can be used to shed water, it can also be used in the collection of water. Great video brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and GOD-BLESS
@@raychesley1200 People might laugh but you could (in theory!) scare a cougar or bear by flapping the brolly open & closed. (Well its better than running or soiling ones breeches)
As someone who wears glasses and backpacks, eyeglass care is something I've noticed being neglected a lot of times. Thanks for the reminders on how to keep our vision going. An eyeglass repair kit stays in my backpack's first aid kit. It's something I can't afford to be without. Like you said, it can literally be a life saver.
I bought a $2 eyeglass repair from a discount store & gave one to a friend who tossed it into his car first aid kit. He thanked lme ater as he went on a bush walk & his eyeglasses were damaged. He replaced a missing screw & tightened up the other with the mini screwdriver.
@@robbenwell8496 I used the tweezers to tighten the screws on my sunglasses MANY times in my life. But if you are missing the parts to fix them .............
I love the outdoors and went through a military career wearing glasses, if you need prescription lenses, always have a back up plan. Losing them is a frustrating and expensive experience in even the best situation, and potentially life threatening in outdoor or survival situations. Take the repair kit with you, use a lanyard or keeper if you are doing more strenuous activities or spending time on the water, and consider having a second pair with you (and keep them stashed in a hard case so they are not already broken when you need them). That could be an old prescription, but you could also have a pair of prescription sunglasses made.
Thanks for including us glasses-wearers! I'd also recommend a strap to wrap behind the head and prevent the glasses from falling off and sliding down your nose. Prevention is the best cure and dropping your glasses will cost you time and supplies to fix, so just prevent it altogether if you can.
Another benefit to having some kind of hydration powder is that disinfected water usually doesn't taste very good. A little bit of added flavor wouldn't hurt.
Thanks for the reminders your tips are always appreciated. It helps to think outside the box. I've used an umbrella as protection against a dog too. Popped it open and it took off. 😊
Im always amazed how many people dont include umbrellas. Mix with a poncho and you have a semi-framed shelter. You can even get one with a camera attachment bottom. Add that with a camera stick with a poncho and you have a mini teepee.
I have to go as ultra light as possible. I'm always using my little umbrella for something, but it's annoying that the handle isn't longer. Do you know what's the best ultralight options for camera attachment thing? I don't even have a camera, so I could use some recommendations
In addition to the eyeglass repair kit, and the super glue I have a small electrical heat shrink kit that can assist in makeshift repairs on eyeglass’s. A eyeglass safety strap and cleaning cloth should be carried also, the cloth can be used on all optics
Forget hot hands, get uniheat reptile/animal safe shipping heat pack. Comes in various hours, I keep the 40 and 72 hour ones around for my three reptiles. They max at 100 f so no scalding temps, they even have 96 hour ones.
All OUTSTANDING suggestions and each one has been an addition to my kits depending on the depth of application from a pocket PSK up to a 70L INCH bag. A few compliments to each: •Electrolytes: tablets made my Medi-Lyte may be more suitable to very small PSK’s •Hand warmers: one positioned on one’s head under a touk or watch cap raises thermoregulation significantly. Also remember the hot water bottle in a sock trick to raise a sleeping bag’s R value •Anti chaffing: I strongly recommend everyone invest in several pair of “bicyclist race” type athletic underpants/shorts. Also carry Vaseline & duct tape •Readers: nothing to add except a selection of readers makes a fine barter option & purchase of Croakies style security tethers for one’s glasses is a must •Caffeine tabs: HUGE yes. Also the 200mg made of green tea extract seem to have far less diuretic effect than synthetic No Doz •Locktite: Vaseline (see above) works in a pinch but requires Q-tipping said threads at a later date •Umbrella: huge yes. I own the exact model James demonstrated & whereas it works and is light/compact, a full length umbrella carried on side-of-pack MOLLE loops is a negligible addition, weight wise, but can offer 30+% more dry coverage. A down n dirty green stick tripod with an umbrella zip tied to the top can literally be the difference between a 6 foot, roaring long-fire in a storm or freezing in pitch black rain. •Lens cleaner: cut old sweatpants/sweatshirts into 2 inch squares. Nestle 10-15 into a repurposed round container (I use an old beard balm container w/ screw lid) Douse said patches with isopropyl alcohol at 50% or higher strength. Reapply during the same “fixin to” period when you check batteries and lighter fluid levels before an outing or a trek •Eyeglasses repair kit: nothing to add except more is more (add to a store bought kit and remember a bent paper clip can be a life saver) •Super Glue: check them in the “preflight” before an outing or trek. They harden after a few years, even if unopened, and are worthless once cured inside the tube 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼one of the best Waypoint reminder videos in recent memory. God bless and strengthen James Bender. Prep up folks. We are one day closer than yesterday.
As a former mail carrier on my walking route I carried a small quick pop open umbrella for weather changes, but I also used it to scare away approaching snarly barking dogs, it worked.
Incredibly practical & trouble-preventing, James! Most of those items I keep in my shaving kit when traveling; & most of them are readily available in our home or vehicle to use as necessary. In essence, all the items you mentioned are handy for Every Day Carry; not just survival kits. Beyond survival or emergency situations, they provide comfort at home, while traveling; and/or in the woods. Nessmuk's addage of going into to the woods to smooth it instead of roughing it is practical advice for everyday living, as well as, emergencies & outdoor activities. May God bless you!
Basic kit: air, water, shelter, food and personal protection. Fire while important, sometimes isn’t safe. (Totally agree on the hand warmers = I pack body warmers). The only other element overlooked was power production = being able to recharge batteries and run equipment using a handheld magneto/dynamo with capacitor’s is very nifty. FWIW that umbrella when lined with foil makes an awesome directional antenna. (Always have foil = many uses)
I already carry a repair kit for my glasses, reading glasses, Hot-hands, oral re-hydration powders and some gold bond anti-chafe stick. I keep going back and forth about the umbrella. I have a silver sun/rain umbrella in my wife's BOB, but not mine. The glue is useful... but should not be used for skin suturing. the stuff the docs use is a different formulation. if you want that, use Nu-Skin... which is an OTC version. Also, you can pick up an emergency dental repair kit at CVS for a few bucks, and it's a good thing to keep close at hand.
If you wear eye glasses, always keep your old pair when you get a new pair. keep the prescription with them so you can see how far off they are from your new ones, as well as mark the date you replaced them in case you have several pairs you'll know which is closest to your current prescription. Build up your supply of extra eye glasses.
Always a great video James, thank you!! Although, keep in mind that the no-doz is a diuretic. In an emergency situation, you may need to retain every drop of moisture you can, and this would work against you in that manner. The caffeine will be working against the hydration mix. Maybe that’s necessary and must be done - so be it. But caution should be taken with that much caffeine in an emergency. It also will likely spike your cortisol levels which is your stress hormone that can cause other issues. Thanks again James!!
Another great video. Will be adding some items to my emergency vehicle bag. Keep up the great hacks and ideas. Some are common sense that most people overlook. Love them. Looking forward to seeing more.
bril! 😊 hothands also make body warmer and foot warmers as well as the hand warmers. i have at least 1 of each in my b o b (bugout bag) and g h b (get home bag.) the foot ones can be used while walking, the body patch sticks to your clothes and works like that 😊 but first option is defo the hand warmers!
I've worn spectacles since the age of two years old- when they had to be held on with a piece of elastic! Anyhow i can tell you that THE single best thing to have on hand for when one of those tiny screws comes out is a little piece of wire rather than a screw. I used to always keep those wire ties that come with freezer bags- the ones covered in paper/plastic just pull that off or fine gauge fuse wire works too. You just stick the wire through the screw holes & twist it around making sure the ends won't be scratching your face etc. Nowdays i just have a spare pair on hand so it's not likely an emergency will come up usually but i would still do the same thing should need arise. Edit: Also umbrellas are the best thing when heat &/or the sun are your biggest problem. I think so much survival oriented stuff is based around keeping out the cold but forgetting about the heat. i guess that's how i see it bcz i live in Australia whereas most of the stuff on RUclips is from the US where it really does get cold in a lot of places.
Here's one to get out of. 2 friends and I were making a last of the year rafting run down the Snake river. Waters low, awesome fly fishing but it was time to pay attention to ending the trip as the sun was going down and temperature already at - 20 and soon it would be falling fast. One last little rapid and it's all deep water to where we left the car. Well, we hit something very sharp that sliced the side of the raft from stem to stern just as we were getting dumped into the deep water. By time the 3 us us made it to shore, we were soaking wet without shoes or our heavy jackets. Somewhere down river everything we could have used to survive comfortably for the next week was probably heading for the diversion dam and it was getting dark enough to where you couldn't see the ground beneath your feet. One of the younger of us grew up in the back woods, normally he works for us but now he jumps into action and starts barking out orders. "Dig around under that pine tree, find tiny little dry branches and dry pine needles" "Hold still'. as he pulls out an ankle knife and lops off a chunk of my hair and then has me looking for dry wood. By time we got back, he had fashioned a bow and a round stick. A minute latter there is a fire which he's placing sticks on. It turned so cold, that by time the fire was going good, it was time to dry our clothes. My jeans were actually frozen to my legs and when I got them off they could stand up by themselves. The fire was warm and by time our clothes were dry we ended up spending the night talking about our favorite fishing gear we just lost. We were not lost, just on the wrong side of the river. Besides fish and game is always there on the spot if you catch a fish an inch out of it's slot size. By morning it warmed up enough to snow and with the morning light we hiked back upstream and crossed where the river was fast and wide but not to deep. I got home around noon the girls still sound asleep meaning nobody even missed me.
@@WayPointSurvival Growing up I had an awesome step dad who would take me on lots of overnight back packing trips, mostly the north side of Shasta or Lassen. Latter I'd do the 10 day trips over Emigrants pass. Most of your videos are spot on but I'd never take a trip without my Solar blanket. Before that river adventure 30 years ago, I thought I knew everything about the outdoors. Once you get dropped into nature soaking week in sub zero temps with a wet credit card and lint in your pockets, the first thing you learn is how little you know. Thanks to little Rick. I can make a bow stick and even Indian fish for food. It's Just that a bic lighter and fishing pole takes a whole lot less effort. Nearing my 70's I worry about people who are going to die in their perfectly good home just because one of the supply grids shuts down like 2021 Texas 250 people died when the power grid failed. Just because of a few simple things they never learned. 4 days at sub zero, no electric power should be a walk in the park.
As someone who works in hot/humid Florida... Gold Bond powder is amazing for anti-chaff. There is a condition I've heard colorfully referred to as "Swamp Butt" amongst many other variations. A decent application of Gold Bond medicated powder prevents that and other potentially painfully debilitating conditions.
Don't forget "Clear finger nail polish" it's great as a lightweight "thread locker" AND its also flammable and can be used to help get a fire going...and also can be used with some lightweight thread ( from 550 cord) to attach bird feathers or Furr to a fishhook to make a lure or makeshift "fly" to catch food.
I would also suggest the tooth repair kit and some dental wax sheets. Invaluable when out and tooth breaks or a filling comes out! The wax can be used to keep the cheek away from the filling or broken tooth for comfort.
NO-Doz is a great addition! PreparedMind101 did a video on a neugenix mix for improved cognitive function and "mental preparedness" and No-Doz or other some caffeine supplements were part of that mix.
I have 2 screwdrivers in my oh, crap kit. An eyeglass repair kit inside a mini driver, a pe driver, fresnal lense, bandaids,a hankie, bandaids, prep pads, lens wipes, sak, nail file, collapsible clippers,steel pick, cuticle stick, tweezers(other items escape me atm). But it's in my edc bag at all times.
I carry triple antibiotic everywhere. Tackle box, toolbox, survival kit etc. I use it for fire starting, first aid, lubrication, water proofing, the list is endless
Thanks, James. Insignificant items become the most important items when you don't have them. I was looking at a glasses repair kit the other day and decided nah I don't need it. Hahaha here you are calling me out 😎
Can also flip the umbrella over to collect drinkable rain water. Superglue is also flammable(emergency firestarter) He is 100% right about having an eyeglass repair kit in a survival situation. You can build a shelter, collect water, catch food and craft weapons. None of which is possible if you can't see. Even if you don't wear glasses, you could repair someone else's.
Eyeglass repair kit strictly for eyeglasses… I’m 56 & near-sighted, and UGH, even calm in a bright room, it’s SO HARD to get that TINY tiny screw in, hold in place, & fit the screwdriver on the head. A solid-colored towel to catch slippery screws, a magnet to not lose screws (easy to drop & lose!), a headlamp for hands-free, & a magnifying glass helps soooo much. OR just make sure your eyeglass/sunglasses have tight screws in before you venture out. 😄
Great list of easily overlooked items. While it's not a large expense, a diy oral rehydration mix is what works best for me and I can size the pouches for my preferred canteen at less than 5¢/quart inclusive of the vacuum bag material. I have a significant reserve of calcium so that's a low priority but Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium salts with some sucrose or dextrose make a huge difference when having to work in 100°F (~38°C) and 99%RH conditions. I usually use Chlorides for the Na and K and Sulfate for the Mg but Epsom salt can have a laxative effect on some people. YMMV and speak with your doctor first. The caffeine tastes terribly bitter but works fast sublingually. Just have to make the plan for someone else to take a security shift when you're trading 6 hours on for needing 10 hours to crash.
@@dirtyscoundrel2013 I just use ~ a gram of each NaCl, KCl and MgSO4 (heptahydrate) and 15g sucrose / 1000 mL and I have another 2-3L/day fresh water. Searching for "World Health Organization ORS Recipe" might give you more info but no matter what you hear from this interweb stranger or any other source, talk with your doctor before making any interventions. What works well for one person might be dangerous for another.
Dryer lint can be compacted and packed into a baggie and saved to use as a quick fire starter also.. an emergency sewing kit can help save your clothes and socks, etc as well
I like using NUUN. Comes in a tube of tablets. A bit pricey. But works like Alka-Seltzer. You can get both the electrolyte and vitamins. No stirring, no shaking. dissolves quickly. Not to promote them, I just like it. And the empty tubes are great to save for putting things inside like cotton balls kneaded with vasoline for fire starters. Matches... another for a small fishing kit. Millions of things. Bought for one purpose, but with the imagination, there's many other uses for the containers.
James, I subscribed to your channel a long time ago. I get so excited to see a new video from you because you bring history back to reality. In this video specifically, however, your perspective on things, modern or historical, is so full of wisdom and shows that your research and experience drives the value of your videos. The concept of the reality of survival or just dealing with hard times, you bring wisdom back. Thank you.
1. A really nice pillow. 2. A book to read. 3. A deck of playing cards 4. An axe 🪓 and a bow 🏹 saw. 5. A small collapsable funnel 6. A small grill 7. A small flat plastic cutting board 8. Waterproof shoes 9. nail clippers 10. A small spatula and small tongs Just thought 🤔 💭 I would name the ten most unusual things in my inch bag that I would lose my 😂mind if I didn't have when I needed it.
I wouldn't carry a book. I'd download some favourite novels on the spare phone I carry with a weird little harness to turn it into a headlamp. And in case you ask that phone has a BRAND NEW battery plus a SPARE.
Another great video with simple, critical and expensive additions to your pack. Funny, you mention the eyeglass repair I’m always reminded of the twilight zone episode with Burgess Meredith, where he works in a bank and is in the bank vault when the bomb drops and he’s the last Man on Earth. Here he is an avid reader, with all the books in the world to read… And now his only pair glasses are broken.
Got about half that stuff, been building BoBs for a decade & still there’s things I don’t think about packing. I need to get me in umbrella & the small glasses & small kit. 🤜🤛
The solvent in the superglue also burns. Hit it with sparks, and it will light almost anything. But DO NOT breath the fumes in- you're going to see litlte black ropey strands riding up on the heat. That's soot and superglue, you don't want to breath it in.
Op drops while sounds cool and effective, not so much. It actually puts on a layer that eventually comes off and makes the lens of sunglasses, for example, look scratched and can be difficult to see clearly through. Over time, that coating flakes off. If you re-apply without completely removing the first layer you applied, the second coat just builds up and is still not clear. I recommend the small box of lens cleaners that you can pick up at any Walmart vision center or any drugstore. It's way easier to use. I base this knowledge on first-hand experience using the stuff in the field at Ft Stewart GA.
Hi, I just found your site & your video was great. I listen to this type of video a lot but you named some items I’d never heard before. I already keep a survival bag ( for when the shtf ) with me but after listening to this video I decided to pack a small bag to take when traveling to visit family, or short distances, especially to have the electrolyte powder, super glue, eyeglass repair kit etc.. so I won’t have to open my large survival kit. I watch the program, Could You Survive This? On the weather channel. There are stories where people were suddenly in dangerous situations because of getting lost, a wreck or a sudden change in weather & all of them made the wrong decisions. Creek explains a better or easier choice & explains how you can use items you already have in your car such as using floor mats to make “snow shoes” if you’re stranded in your car that is wrecked or doesn’t run. If I have a small bag for just short distances, it would help me in an emergency.
A jar of honey, a jar of peanut butter can help keep you alive if you're stranded in a car wreck or something. Gorilla tape can use to fix things and it's also very flammable so you can use it start a fire with, patch tent, clothes, hold a wound together, or even a makeshift splint. Pine tree sap is kind of an antiseptic, when mixed with a little saliva, or to start fires it is highly flammable.
This video demonstrates one of my adages: 'If you are traveling light you are NOT traveling RIGHT. Most of us never think to include these items. You provide a savvy way to be prepared without bringing excessive bulk. I would still skip the umbrella in favor of a better shelter item. In my experience, rain is usually accompanied by wind and umbrellas can be trouble.
Man this was a very good video James!! Thank you for sharing this with us. I always keep electrolytes in my bag of some sort, and man they've saved my butt several times! I know about the NO Doz, but have you ever heard of Jet Alert? It's the same as NO Doz, but they come in a very small plastic white bottle and there's 90 caplets, still with 200mg of caffeine per pill. That's another item I ALWAYS have in my bag, cuz sometimes there's just no time to brew a cup of Java sadly, or I'm just not in an area to do so...or there's no coffee!😢 These are all extremely handy items to have! I'm definitely gonna pick up a chafe safe stick of some sort. That would've came in handy multiple times!! Great content as always my friend, you're very realistic about the items you should have on hand, they're not overwhelmingly expensive and they're practical as well. As always James, God bless you and your family and I can't wait to see what's next!!!!
Everything sounded great to me the only criticism I have is swapping the anti chaff bar with powder goldbond or baby powder it last longer and has more uses
There were several items that you showed that have multi-uses, such as the mirror in the eyeglass case can be used to signal for help, the eyeglasses can be used to harness the sun's rays to start a fire, the umbrella can be turned upside down when it's raining to catch water, especially when your water supply is getting low. Great ideas that you showed.
Greetings from Australia, great ideas, l used no doz, being a baker coming into Easter where we had to do double shifts, finished Thursday night, went home to woke up Monday morning, slept for 3 days,this is not what they tell you, please take with extra caution, thank you,
Yes, depending on your physical characteristics and chemical makeup, you may have a different experience than what is on the label. As always, one must be aware of their physical abilities and limitations before using a product like this.
Sir I just come across your channel this morning. I would like to thank you for the information that you provided. And infact there where three items missing for my kit.
Bit of advice thru experience. I had a two pack of single use super glue still in the pack, in my EDC backpack. It was in there for 4-5 years. I recently needed some, pulled it out and both tubes hard as a rock. Those tubes have an experation date. May want to check from time to time. Also baking soda and super glue will work together as a binary epoxy that can weld plastics together that wouldn't normally glue. In a bad pinch it works in a stripped out bolt hole. Many video on YT
Yes, you have to be careful how you store them and watch the expiration date. Also, I agree about the super glue and baking soda, I have used it to good effect.
another great tip i know of that i have used to fix many broken items is to use superglue and then sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto the wet glue. it sets like concrete...try it.
Really enjoyed you video, thank you for all your work, correct me if I'm wrong, but you have recently need to use glasses? The one thing on your 10 things is the lock nut that I would have in my tool kit but not my EDC as I could, in a pinch use the super glue to do the same job. It is so important that if you need to ware glasses that you have a working set on your person at all times, Companies do sell prescription glasses that fold on them shelves have no arms and fold flat enough to fit in you wallet, if and when I need to be able to function with glasses I will be using this solution instead of carrying liquid lenses cleaner, as I currently carry a very effective cloth designed for this task and avoid carrying liquids when possible in my EDC. Good call on the umbrella it is something that is often overlooked even with people from the UK were I'm from. Keep up the good work. Blessings from your cousins from over the water.
Like to see you do a desert episode. Take the family out to AZ to the desert mountains or even to see the majestic Grand Canyon. The small umbrella is a good idea as the sun can get brutal after only a few minutes of exposure. A shemagh of course, UV/polarized suglasses and the ever important pair of work gloves since everything in the desert has pincers, points, or sharp edges. Thanks for the video!
Good day my friend. Well I have it all except for the notos and the Loctite and I never had thought about either one of them until you mentioned. Thank you. I'm looking forward to the silverwolves Gathering. May god bless you and your family.
Great reminders! I would also add any medicines you normally take, as well as pain relief. Some wet wipes are also gold. I especially like the Electrolyte and Hand warmer tips. Those will make a huge difference when you have to exert yourself or you need to survive a cold night which both should be expected in a survival situation.
I really appreciate and like the fact that you list the items mentioned and have links to the items. Very convenient and thorough. Please continue to do so. Also... how do you reccomend burning off galvanized steel brackets that I would use over a tin can for a pot holder... from one of ur other vids.
eyeglass/lens cleaning wipes is a good and also small and light item to pack in and as they are just slightly damp with alcohol they can help with fire starting.
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Just love your smile and positive attitude during your videos!
is it ok if I recommend a few more items to your list ?
Sure. Go ahead!
@@WayPointSurvival one of the EDC survival items you should include in your carry kit is the high quality TOPEAK ratchet wrench set 🛠
Another thing used in the military for anti-chafing and also for keeping your feet in good condition especially when you're wearing boots, is Gold Bond foot powder. Chafing causes a breakdown of the skin which can lead to infection, smell, and problems with flies, etc because of it.
Anti-Monkey Butt powder
@@KevinS3928is that the description on the Gold Bond label? 😊
O yeah!!! Lol I should've bought stock in that, knowing how much we used in Iraq
@@jamespaul2587 no, there is an actual product called "anti-monkey butt powder" and it works great!
Alot of good essentials. That get OVER LOOKED. Thanks
Keep in mind if the umbrella can be used to shed water, it can also be used in the collection of water. Great video brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and GOD-BLESS
Due to their design, umbrellas are very useful for quickly blocking cold wind and SNOW!!!
Good tip 👍
Water collection is what crossed my mind, even before using it for watershed!
Also the umbrella can be used for shade . Another thought if you see a Bear it can be used to make yourself look larger.
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People might laugh but you could (in theory!) scare a cougar or bear by flapping the brolly open & closed.
(Well its better than running or soiling ones breeches)
As someone who wears glasses and backpacks, eyeglass care is something I've noticed being neglected a lot of times. Thanks for the reminders on how to keep our vision going.
An eyeglass repair kit stays in my backpack's first aid kit. It's something I can't afford to be without. Like you said, it can literally be a life saver.
Agreed. I keep a spare pair of glasses in my get home bag.👍
I bought a $2 eyeglass repair from a discount store & gave one to a friend who tossed it into his car first aid kit. He thanked lme ater as he went on a bush walk & his eyeglasses were damaged. He replaced a missing screw & tightened up the other with the mini screwdriver.
The best Swiss Army knife accessory is the tiny eye glass screwdriver that fits in the corkscrew
@@robbenwell8496 I used the tweezers to tighten the screws on my sunglasses MANY times in my life. But if you are missing the parts to fix them .............
I love the outdoors and went through a military career wearing glasses, if you need prescription lenses, always have a back up plan. Losing them is a frustrating and expensive experience in even the best situation, and potentially life threatening in outdoor or survival situations. Take the repair kit with you, use a lanyard or keeper if you are doing more strenuous activities or spending time on the water, and consider having a second pair with you (and keep them stashed in a hard case so they are not already broken when you need them). That could be an old prescription, but you could also have a pair of prescription sunglasses made.
Thanks for including us glasses-wearers! I'd also recommend a strap to wrap behind the head and prevent the glasses from falling off and sliding down your nose. Prevention is the best cure and dropping your glasses will cost you time and supplies to fix, so just prevent it altogether if you can.
Absolutely!
Another benefit to having some kind of hydration powder is that disinfected water usually doesn't taste very good. A little bit of added flavor wouldn't hurt.
Good point Susan, those small containers of flavor enhancers would help too, with just a few drops needed per cup
Thanks for the reminders your tips are always appreciated. It helps to think outside the box. I've used an umbrella as protection against a dog too. Popped it open and it took off. 😊
Good stuff!
I agree food for thought .
Im always amazed how many people dont include umbrellas. Mix with a poncho and you have a semi-framed shelter.
You can even get one with a camera attachment bottom. Add that with a camera stick with a poncho and you have a mini teepee.
Indeed!
I have to go as ultra light as possible. I'm always using my little umbrella for something, but it's annoying that the handle isn't longer. Do you know what's the best ultralight options for camera attachment thing? I don't even have a camera, so I could use some recommendations
In addition to the eyeglass repair kit, and the super glue I have a small electrical heat shrink kit that can assist in makeshift repairs on eyeglass’s. A eyeglass safety strap and cleaning cloth should be carried also, the cloth can be used on all optics
Forget hot hands, get uniheat reptile/animal safe shipping heat pack. Comes in various hours, I keep the 40 and 72 hour ones around for my three reptiles. They max at 100 f so no scalding temps, they even have 96 hour ones.
That's super cool! I wasn't aware that those even existed but I'm definitely adding it to my mental stock of things to look into.
What a great suggestion! Thanks for sharing this!
Hot hands have iron oxide (multiple uses even after they are spent)
All OUTSTANDING suggestions and each one has been an addition to my kits depending on the depth of application from a pocket PSK up to a 70L INCH bag.
A few compliments to each:
•Electrolytes: tablets made my Medi-Lyte may be more suitable to very small PSK’s
•Hand warmers: one positioned on one’s head under a touk or watch cap raises thermoregulation significantly. Also remember the hot water bottle in a sock trick to raise a sleeping bag’s R value
•Anti chaffing: I strongly recommend everyone invest in several pair of “bicyclist race” type athletic underpants/shorts. Also carry Vaseline & duct tape
•Readers: nothing to add except a selection of readers makes a fine barter option & purchase of Croakies style security tethers for one’s glasses is a must
•Caffeine tabs: HUGE yes. Also the 200mg made of green tea extract seem to have far less diuretic effect than synthetic No Doz
•Locktite: Vaseline (see above) works in a pinch but requires Q-tipping said threads at a later date
•Umbrella: huge yes. I own the exact model James demonstrated & whereas it works and is light/compact, a full length umbrella carried on side-of-pack MOLLE loops is a negligible addition, weight wise, but can offer 30+% more dry coverage. A down n dirty green stick tripod with an umbrella zip tied to the top can literally be the difference between a 6 foot, roaring long-fire in a storm or freezing in pitch black rain.
•Lens cleaner: cut old sweatpants/sweatshirts into 2 inch squares. Nestle 10-15 into a repurposed round container (I use an old beard balm container w/ screw lid) Douse said patches with isopropyl alcohol at 50% or higher strength. Reapply during the same “fixin to” period when you check batteries and lighter fluid levels before an outing or a trek
•Eyeglasses repair kit: nothing to add except more is more (add to a store bought kit and remember a bent paper clip can be a life saver)
•Super Glue: check them in the “preflight” before an outing or trek. They harden after a few years, even if unopened, and are worthless once cured inside the tube
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼one of the best Waypoint reminder videos in recent memory. God bless and strengthen James Bender. Prep up folks. We are one day closer than yesterday.
Thanks so much for the list and the kind words!
Imodium would be a great idea too
Indeed!
Tweezers both fine tipped for ticks and regular for slivers are small and very useful when needed.
Good idea.
As a former mail carrier on my walking route I carried a small quick pop open umbrella for weather changes, but I also used it to scare away approaching snarly barking dogs, it worked.
Yes, that's another good use for one!
Dollar Tree has a small nail clipper set and usually contains tweezers , file, etc
Incredibly practical & trouble-preventing, James! Most of those items I keep in my shaving kit when traveling; & most of them are readily available in our home or vehicle to use as necessary. In essence, all the items you mentioned are handy for Every Day Carry; not just survival kits. Beyond survival or emergency situations, they provide comfort at home, while traveling; and/or in the woods. Nessmuk's addage of going into to the woods to smooth it instead of roughing it is practical advice for everyday living, as well as, emergencies & outdoor activities. May God bless you!
Thanks, you too!
Basic kit: air, water, shelter, food and personal protection.
Fire while important, sometimes isn’t safe. (Totally agree on the hand warmers = I pack body warmers).
The only other element overlooked was power production = being able to recharge batteries and run equipment using a handheld magneto/dynamo with capacitor’s is very nifty.
FWIW that umbrella when lined with foil makes an awesome directional antenna. (Always have foil = many uses)
Great video, another item that I never see anyone talking about is fingernail or toenail clippers for the toilet kit
Absolutely.
I already carry a repair kit for my glasses, reading glasses, Hot-hands, oral re-hydration powders and some gold bond anti-chafe stick. I keep going back and forth about the umbrella. I have a silver sun/rain umbrella in my wife's BOB, but not mine. The glue is useful... but should not be used for skin suturing. the stuff the docs use is a different formulation. if you want that, use Nu-Skin... which is an OTC version. Also, you can pick up an emergency dental repair kit at CVS for a few bucks, and it's a good thing to keep close at hand.
Thanks for watching!
An emergency dental kit is very important to carry. I have a friend that fixes his crowns with J.B. QUICK (JB WELD)
True!
Is your friend a robot? 😊
If you wear eye glasses, always keep your old pair when you get a new pair. keep the prescription with them so you can see how far off they are from your new ones, as well as mark the date you replaced them in case you have several pairs you'll know which is closest to your current prescription. Build up your supply of extra eye glasses.
Absolutely!
Always a great video James, thank you!!
Although, keep in mind that the no-doz is a diuretic. In an emergency situation, you may need to retain every drop of moisture you can, and this would work against you in that manner. The caffeine will be working against the hydration mix. Maybe that’s necessary and must be done - so be it. But caution should be taken with that much caffeine in an emergency. It also will likely spike your cortisol levels which is your stress hormone that can cause other issues.
Thanks again James!!
Another great video. Will be adding some items to my emergency vehicle bag. Keep up the great hacks and ideas. Some are common sense that most people overlook. Love them. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks!
bril! 😊
hothands also make body warmer and foot warmers as well as the hand warmers. i have at least 1 of each in my b o b (bugout bag) and g h b (get home bag.) the foot ones can be used while walking, the body patch sticks to your clothes and works like that 😊 but first option is defo the hand warmers!
nice to know thanks
There are rechargeable ones that can be reset with boiling water.
Outstanding idea. Going to save this and review this again.
Awesome, thank you!
I've worn spectacles since the age of two years old- when they had to be held on with a piece of elastic!
Anyhow i can tell you that THE single best thing to have on hand for when one of those tiny screws comes out is a little piece of wire rather than a screw.
I used to always keep those wire ties that come with freezer bags- the ones covered in paper/plastic just pull that off or fine gauge fuse wire works too. You just stick the wire through the screw holes & twist it around making sure the ends won't be scratching your face etc.
Nowdays i just have a spare pair on hand so it's not likely an emergency will come up usually but i would still do the same thing should need arise.
Edit: Also umbrellas are the best thing when heat &/or the sun are your biggest problem.
I think so much survival oriented stuff is based around keeping out the cold but forgetting about the heat.
i guess that's how i see it bcz i live in Australia whereas most of the stuff on RUclips is from the US where it really does get cold in a lot of places.
Some good tips here. Thanks for posting them!
Here's one to get out of.
2 friends and I were making a last of the year rafting run down the Snake river. Waters low, awesome fly fishing but it was time to pay attention to ending the trip as the sun was going down and temperature already at - 20 and soon it would be falling fast.
One last little rapid and it's all deep water to where we left the car. Well, we hit something very sharp that sliced the side of the raft from stem to stern just as we were getting dumped into the deep water. By time the 3 us us made it to shore, we were soaking wet without shoes or our heavy jackets. Somewhere down river everything we could have used to survive comfortably for the next week was probably heading for the diversion dam and it was getting dark enough to where you couldn't see the ground beneath your feet.
One of the younger of us grew up in the back woods, normally he works for us but now he jumps into action and starts barking out orders. "Dig around under that pine tree, find tiny little dry branches and dry pine needles" "Hold still'. as he pulls out an ankle knife and lops off a chunk of my hair and then has me looking for dry wood.
By time we got back, he had fashioned a bow and a round stick. A minute latter there is a fire which he's placing sticks on.
It turned so cold, that by time the fire was going good, it was time to dry our clothes. My jeans were actually frozen to my legs and when I got them off they could stand up by themselves.
The fire was warm and by time our clothes were dry we ended up spending the night talking about our favorite fishing gear we just lost.
We were not lost, just on the wrong side of the river. Besides fish and game is always there on the spot if you catch a fish an inch out of it's slot size.
By morning it warmed up enough to snow and with the morning light we hiked back upstream and crossed where the river was fast and wide but not to deep.
I got home around noon the girls still sound asleep meaning nobody even missed me.
Wow, great story. Thanks so much for sharing it! I'm very glad that you got out okay.
@@WayPointSurvival Growing up I had an awesome step dad who would take me on lots of overnight back packing trips, mostly the north side of Shasta or Lassen. Latter I'd do the 10 day trips over Emigrants pass. Most of your videos are spot on but I'd never take a trip without my Solar blanket.
Before that river adventure 30 years ago, I thought I knew everything about the outdoors.
Once you get dropped into nature soaking week in sub zero temps with a wet credit card and lint in your pockets, the first thing you learn is how little you know.
Thanks to little Rick.
I can make a bow stick and even Indian fish for food.
It's Just that a bic lighter and fishing pole takes a whole lot less effort.
Nearing my 70's I worry about people who are going to die in their perfectly good home just because one of the supply grids shuts down like 2021 Texas 250 people died when the power grid failed. Just because of a few simple things they never learned.
4 days at sub zero, no electric power should be a walk in the park.
@@davemac2580Love a true survival story. Your younger rafting friend came through like a boss. That was awesome.
I always bring a small umbrella ever since I was in scouts as a kid soooo useful
Absolutely!
Good ideas. Umbrella also makes you "bigger" in the eyes of predators, mountain lions, etc
True!
As someone who works in hot/humid Florida... Gold Bond powder is amazing for anti-chaff. There is a condition I've heard colorfully referred to as "Swamp Butt" amongst many other variations. A decent application of Gold Bond medicated powder prevents that and other potentially painfully debilitating conditions.
Good tip!
I like those folding reading glasses.
Thanks!
Don't forget "Clear finger nail polish" it's great as a lightweight "thread locker" AND its also flammable and can be used to help get a fire going...and also can be used with some lightweight thread ( from 550 cord) to attach bird feathers or Furr to a fishhook to make a lure or makeshift "fly" to catch food.
Very true!
I would also suggest the tooth repair kit and some dental wax sheets. Invaluable when out and tooth breaks or a filling comes out! The wax can be used to keep the cheek away from the filling or broken tooth for comfort.
Great ideas!
NO-Doz is a great addition! PreparedMind101 did a video on a neugenix mix for improved cognitive function and "mental preparedness" and No-Doz or other some caffeine supplements were part of that mix.
Good tips!
I have 2 screwdrivers in my oh, crap kit. An eyeglass repair kit inside a mini driver, a pe driver, fresnal lense, bandaids,a hankie, bandaids, prep pads, lens wipes, sak, nail file, collapsible clippers,steel pick, cuticle stick, tweezers(other items escape me atm). But it's in my edc bag at all times.
I keep dollar store reading glasses in my backpacking kit.
I carry triple antibiotic everywhere. Tackle box, toolbox, survival kit etc. I use it for fire starting, first aid, lubrication, water proofing, the list is endless
Good idea!
It's also good if you can't bathe for awhile in preventing swamp butt.
Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for what you do and GOD-BLESS
Good morning and God bless you too!
Thanks, James. Insignificant items become the most important items when you don't have them. I was looking at a glasses repair kit the other day and decided nah I don't need it. Hahaha here you are calling me out 😎
Lol. Thanks for watching!
Chafing in the inner thigh area is absolutely miserable that just continues to get worse the more you walk. Great idea.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Can also flip the umbrella over to collect drinkable rain water. Superglue is also flammable(emergency firestarter) He is 100% right about having an eyeglass repair kit in a survival situation. You can build a shelter, collect water, catch food and craft weapons. None of which is possible if you can't see. Even if you don't wear glasses, you could repair someone else's.
No doze, carried it all the time when i was in the army. Rehydration salts, thats for when you drank too much while fishing.
Thanks for watching and for your service!
Eyeglass repair kit strictly for eyeglasses… I’m 56 & near-sighted, and UGH, even calm in a bright room, it’s SO HARD to get that TINY tiny screw in, hold in place, & fit the screwdriver on the head. A solid-colored towel to catch slippery screws, a magnet to not lose screws (easy to drop & lose!), a headlamp for hands-free, & a magnifying glass helps soooo much. OR just make sure your eyeglass/sunglasses have tight screws in before you venture out. 😄
A lot of good tips here. Thanks for watching!
Great list of easily overlooked items.
While it's not a large expense, a diy oral rehydration mix is what works best for me and I can size the pouches for my preferred canteen at less than 5¢/quart inclusive of the vacuum bag material. I have a significant reserve of calcium so that's a low priority but Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium salts with some sucrose or dextrose make a huge difference when having to work in 100°F (~38°C) and 99%RH conditions.
I usually use Chlorides for the Na and K and Sulfate for the Mg but Epsom salt can have a laxative effect on some people. YMMV and speak with your doctor first.
The caffeine tastes terribly bitter but works fast sublingually. Just have to make the plan for someone else to take a security shift when you're trading 6 hours on for needing 10 hours to crash.
What is your formula?
@@dirtyscoundrel2013 I just use ~ a gram of each NaCl, KCl and MgSO4 (heptahydrate) and 15g sucrose / 1000 mL and I have another 2-3L/day fresh water.
Searching for "World Health Organization ORS Recipe" might give you more info but no matter what you hear from this interweb stranger or any other source, talk with your doctor before making any interventions. What works well for one person might be dangerous for another.
Don't forget the flintlock!! Nice video as usual
Right? Thanks for watching, my friend!
Dryer lint can be compacted and packed into a baggie and saved to use as a quick fire starter also.. an emergency sewing kit can help save your clothes and socks, etc as well
Yes
I like using NUUN. Comes in a tube of tablets. A bit pricey. But works like Alka-Seltzer. You can get both the electrolyte and vitamins. No stirring, no shaking. dissolves quickly. Not to promote them, I just like it. And the empty tubes are great to save for putting things inside like cotton balls kneaded with vasoline for fire starters. Matches... another for a small fishing kit. Millions of things. Bought for one purpose, but with the imagination, there's many other uses for the containers.
Great idea!
James, I subscribed to your channel a long time ago. I get so excited to see a new video from you because you bring history back to reality. In this video specifically, however, your perspective on things, modern or historical, is so full of wisdom and shows that your research and experience drives the value of your videos.
The concept of the reality of survival or just dealing with hard times, you bring wisdom back. Thank you.
Thanks so very much!
1. A really nice pillow.
2. A book to read.
3. A deck of playing cards
4. An axe 🪓 and a bow 🏹 saw.
5. A small collapsable funnel
6. A small grill
7. A small flat plastic cutting board
8. Waterproof shoes
9. nail clippers
10. A small spatula and small tongs
Just thought 🤔 💭 I would name the ten most unusual things in my inch bag that I would lose my 😂mind if I didn't have when I needed it.
Excellent choices. Thanks for watching the video and for sharing your list.
I wouldn't carry a book. I'd download some favourite novels on the spare phone I carry with a weird little harness to turn it into a headlamp. And in case you ask that phone has a BRAND NEW battery plus a SPARE.
nail clippers
+++1 for keeping a tube of Super Glue on hand for closing small wounds/stopping bleeding.
Thanks for watching!
Another great video with simple, critical and expensive additions to your pack. Funny, you mention the eyeglass repair I’m always reminded of the twilight zone episode with Burgess Meredith, where he works in a bank and is in the bank vault when the bomb drops and he’s the last Man on Earth. Here he is an avid reader, with all the books in the world to read… And now his only pair glasses are broken.
Yes, I often think about that episode as well and how horrible it would be to be stuck in that situation. Thanks for watching!
Got about half that stuff, been building BoBs for a decade & still there’s things I don’t think about packing. I need to get me in umbrella & the small glasses & small kit. 🤜🤛
Thanks for watching!
Several great ideas here. Out to buy handwarmers and superglue tomorrow.
Great, thanks for watching!
thank you James a lot of those items I did not have in my kit, they will be added, I can see a need for those things
Great. Glad you found it useful!
Prayers 🙏
Thanks!
Cheers for the updates mate.!
Thanks for watching!
The solvent in the superglue also burns. Hit it with sparks, and it will light almost anything. But DO NOT breath the fumes in- you're going to see litlte black ropey strands riding up on the heat. That's soot and superglue, you don't want to breath it in.
Good tip!
THANKS
Thank you for the new techniques and equipment for Survival.
Glad you like them!
Allot of great ideas James. I really like the Antichafe balm. Cheers 🇨🇦
Thanks 👍
Op drops while sounds cool and effective, not so much. It actually puts on a layer that eventually comes off and makes the lens of sunglasses, for example, look scratched and can be difficult to see clearly through. Over time, that coating flakes off. If you re-apply without completely removing the first layer you applied, the second coat just builds up and is still not clear. I recommend the small box of lens cleaners that you can pick up at any Walmart vision center or any drugstore. It's way easier to use. I base this knowledge on first-hand experience using the stuff in the field at Ft Stewart GA.
Good tips. Thanks!
Yeah all good forgotten overlooked little products that may make a walk out or camp more comfortable let alone survival!
Indeed. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I just found your site & your video was great. I listen to this type of video a lot but you named some items I’d never heard before. I already keep a survival bag ( for when the shtf ) with me but after listening to this video I decided to pack a small bag to take when traveling to visit family, or short distances, especially to have the electrolyte powder, super glue, eyeglass repair kit etc.. so I won’t have to open my large survival kit. I watch the program, Could You Survive This? On the weather channel. There are stories where people were suddenly in dangerous situations because of getting lost, a wreck or a sudden change in weather & all of them made the wrong decisions. Creek explains a better or easier choice & explains how you can use items you already have in your car such as using floor mats to make “snow shoes” if you’re stranded in your car that is wrecked or doesn’t run. If I have a small bag for just short distances, it would help me in an emergency.
A jar of honey, a jar of peanut butter can help keep you alive if you're stranded in a car wreck or something. Gorilla tape can use to fix things and it's also very flammable so you can use it start a fire with, patch tent, clothes, hold a wound together, or even a makeshift splint. Pine tree sap is kind of an antiseptic, when mixed with a little saliva, or to start fires it is highly flammable.
This video demonstrates one of my adages: 'If you are traveling light you are NOT traveling RIGHT. Most of us never think to include these items. You provide a savvy way to be prepared without bringing excessive bulk. I would still skip the umbrella in favor of a better shelter item. In my experience, rain is usually accompanied by wind and umbrellas can be trouble.
True. However, umbrellas are also good to scare off dogs and, it's almost unbeatable as a quickie shelter.
Thanks WPS great information never know if you are going to be in a survival situation .
You're welcome!
Great extras to add
Thanks for watching, my friend!
Man this was a very good video James!! Thank you for sharing this with us. I always keep electrolytes in my bag of some sort, and man they've saved my butt several times! I know about the NO Doz, but have you ever heard of Jet Alert? It's the same as NO Doz, but they come in a very small plastic white bottle and there's 90 caplets, still with 200mg of caffeine per pill. That's another item I ALWAYS have in my bag, cuz sometimes there's just no time to brew a cup of Java sadly, or I'm just not in an area to do so...or there's no coffee!😢 These are all extremely handy items to have! I'm definitely gonna pick up a chafe safe stick of some sort. That would've came in handy multiple times!! Great content as always my friend, you're very realistic about the items you should have on hand, they're not overwhelmingly expensive and they're practical as well. As always James, God bless you and your family and I can't wait to see what's next!!!!
Thanks my friend for the tip on Jet Alert. God bless!
GREAT, GREAT advice! There are of course a TON of more things to add to this but these items are top on the list!
Yes, I was trying to go for 10 items that a lot of people forget about when they put their kit together.
All of these are great items for barter also.
Indeed!
This may be your most important video. Very good!
Thanks so much!
Solid gold suggestions, thanks!
Happy to help!
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, sincere thanks for sharing this informative video. Stay safe out there. 🤗
You're most welcome!
Everything sounded great to me the only criticism I have is swapping the anti chaff bar with powder goldbond or baby powder it last longer and has more uses
Sure, you can do that. Thanks for watching!
There were several items that you showed that have multi-uses, such as the mirror in the eyeglass case can be used to signal for help, the eyeglasses can be used to harness the sun's rays to start a fire, the umbrella can be turned upside down when it's raining to catch water, especially when your water supply is getting low. Great ideas that you showed.
Thanks so much! There are indeed a lot of things that these can be used for other than their original purpose.
Cool I never thought of several of those items , although I keep most of em routinely in my truck I’d never considered them in a back pack
Glad you liked it!
In a pinch those reading glasses can also be used for solar ignition
Yes
I’m gonna go on the show Alone with just these 10 items
I would definitely not recommend that. Nowhere in the video do I say that these are the only 10 you need.
A sawyer mini or a mini life straw would be a good idea too or some iodine tablets in case you run out of fresh water.
True!
Good video 👍 I always carry spare spectacles in my edc bag and in my bug out bag.
Excellent!
Greetings from Australia, great ideas, l used no doz, being a baker coming into Easter where we had to do double shifts, finished Thursday night, went home to woke up Monday morning, slept for 3 days,this is not what they tell you, please take with extra caution, thank you,
Yes, depending on your physical characteristics and chemical makeup, you may have a different experience than what is on the label. As always, one must be aware of their physical abilities and limitations before using a product like this.
Sir I just come across your channel this morning. I would like to thank you for the information that you provided. And infact there where three items missing for my kit.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Bit of advice thru experience. I had a two pack of single use super glue still in the pack, in my EDC backpack. It was in there for 4-5 years. I recently needed some, pulled it out and both tubes hard as a rock. Those tubes have an experation date. May want to check from time to time. Also baking soda and super glue will work together as a binary epoxy that can weld plastics together that wouldn't normally glue. In a bad pinch it works in a stripped out bolt hole. Many video on YT
Yes, you have to be careful how you store them and watch the expiration date. Also, I agree about the super glue and baking soda, I have used it to good effect.
another great tip i know of that i have used to fix many broken items is to use superglue and then sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto the wet glue. it sets like concrete...try it.
Yes, I have indeed used that trick before to good effect!
I like your list!! I will add these things to my kit.
Excellent!
Really enjoyed you video, thank you for all your work, correct me if I'm wrong, but you have recently need to use glasses?
The one thing on your 10 things is the lock nut that I would have in my tool kit but not my EDC as I could, in a pinch use the super glue to do the same job.
It is so important that if you need to ware glasses that you have a working set on your person at all times, Companies do sell prescription glasses that fold on them shelves have no arms and fold flat enough to fit in you wallet, if and when I need to be able to function with glasses I will be using this solution instead of carrying liquid lenses cleaner, as I currently carry a very effective cloth designed for this task and avoid carrying liquids when possible in my EDC. Good call on the umbrella it is something that is often overlooked even with people from the UK were I'm from.
Keep up the good work. Blessings from your cousins from over the water.
Thanks so much. No, at this point I do not need glasses. I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching the video!
Like to see you do a desert episode. Take the family out to AZ to the desert mountains or even to see the majestic Grand Canyon. The small umbrella is a good idea as the sun can get brutal after only a few minutes of exposure. A shemagh of course, UV/polarized suglasses and the ever important pair of work gloves since everything in the desert has pincers, points, or sharp edges. Thanks for the video!
I have one called the Arizona Desert Adventure.
Good day my friend. Well I have it all except for the notos and the Loctite and I never had thought about either one of them until you mentioned. Thank you. I'm looking forward to the silverwolves Gathering. May god bless you and your family.
Excellent, my friend! See you then!
Good morning from Syracuse NY brother
Good morning!
Hi my friend
Hello from the UK, James,great video, good choices .many thanks!
You're welcome!
Great reminders! I would also add any medicines you normally take, as well as pain relief. Some wet wipes are also gold. I especially like the Electrolyte and Hand warmer tips. Those will make a huge difference when you have to exert yourself or you need to survive a cold night which both should be expected in a survival situation.
Thanks for watching!
Way ahead of you on those caffeine tabs. The compact reading glasses aren't a bad idea though.
Thanks!
In pinch a drop of clear fingernail polish will work for a "thread locker"
Good to know!
Great advice.Love Your channel. Thanks
You are so welcome!
Thank you again!
You're most welcome!
🙏
I have only the hydration covered. Thanks for the heads up on those other items.
Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate and like the fact that you list the items mentioned and have links to the items. Very convenient and thorough.
Please continue to do so.
Also... how do you reccomend burning off galvanized steel brackets that I would use over a tin can for a pot holder... from one of ur other vids.
You're welcome! To burn off galvanization, just put it in a fire and let it burn off.
@@WayPointSurvival thanks! Love ur channel
😊Thanks James. Take care 😊
Thanks, my friend!
Well done. Thanks for all the great tips. I especially liked that it was all the other things that aren’t on the main list.
Glad you enjoyed it!
eyeglass/lens cleaning wipes is a good and also small and light item to pack in and as they are just slightly damp with alcohol they can help with fire starting.
Great idea!
Good video. A couple things I had not thought of. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks for watching!
the blue lock tight, glasses, and no - doze
Thanks for watching!
I’ve been watching your station for quite a while, and I have commented on several of your videos.
It really worth watching till people watch you.