Thanks Tom. I'm already re-thinking the groundsheet + tarp + mosquito net + ridgeline + bag of tent pegs. I have a small tent which might actually pack down smaller and lighter than that 5-piece combo while making me even more comfortable. I'll have to compare the two options in size and weight.
How do you like that little saw, Cousin? I almost bought one for Abby but wasn't sure about the quality. She's inherited my Bacho Laplander instead but that size could be quite convenient.
@@jacquiblanchard3131 the blade is quite thin, so you have to cut on the draw. It cuts very well. One winter I was using it with bare hands. My thumb was on the spine and the spine actually cut into my thumb! So yeah… one of the reasons I always wear gloves when processing wood… now anyway 🤠👍🏼
Nice kit ... I would change some items (and select gear inside the) john-firecan and john-firekit and have all that in a single-person container system with 45 uses. But tarp/ground cover, windsheet, skeeter net, and bivvy, along with hoodie sweater and gloves (and maybe a woolen or fleece tube balaclava for covering the rest of the face, and a second pair of socks or wool socks) makes for a secure and warm situation. Mors would put in a plastic sheeting for his heated shelter system with outside fire. Depending on the depth of cold, even having some dishwashing gloves put inside the gloves provides additional heat control of the hands.
Good ol' Mors... I never got the chance to meet him.😥 I once knew a lady in Alberta who attended one of his workshops, but I'm way out east. Extra socks are always a good idea.
Nice size bag with lots' of good survival things in it, something I should have in my vehicle and something i've never thought about but should . awesome for camping as well the gloves is a great idea well thought out Jim love this. id add extra socks dry pants light warm jacket. I suppose it depends where your off to for how long and time of year as to what one may need , Really loved this informative video Thanks Jim , look forward to see the video on you spending an overnighter, I believe you will do just fine .
Yes to the extra socks! 🤠👍 As for the gloves, that comes from my experience (too many cuts & burns on my bare hands). I don't know how warm that SOL bivy is going to keep me, I guess it depends on how cold the night gets. Thanks for your comments!
I think I'd add some more food, add some cordage to the tiny loops on the mosquito netting to make it easier to stake down, add a tourniquet or 2 plus an israeli bandage to your first aid, a larger folding saw, and a hatchet or axe to process wood.
@@MuskratJim lots of videos on youtube showing how to use a tourniquet. Videos by reputable people. It's light weight and doesn't take up much room. And something you never want to have to use but should always be with you, especially if you're in the woods alone a lot. Doesn't take much to sever a major artery...
God bless you with peace and security thank you for sharing 🙏I have a large army pouch I can carry on my front of my torso while I can carry a pack on my back (the pouch contains a fishing kit, fire lighting kit, Mora knife, mosquito head-net, folding saw, candles, wire, compass, nails, first aid kit) lol I go prepared I usually take shelter and sleeping gear and food in the pack on my back, while I always carry an axe and Mora knife paired up with a SwissChamp, and GI mess-kit on my person.
Brian, you sound very prepared for just about anything! I had to Google 'SwissChamp'. That's quite a tool box! 🤠👍 God has blessed me so much, thank you 🙏
Have noticed some very strange conditions. - If I sleep (in house or outside) and find myself doing the "pharaoh crossed arms" over the chest - I stay warm(er). - Yet, if I have loose hands and fingers I can control the entire body heat (negative or positive feedback cycle) - up to point of blowing a sweat (!). Closed fingers on hands (not even putting them under arm pits or in crotch), has more retained warmth that goes back into the core as a positive heat feedback cycle. Loose hands and fingers cools down the body. - Having one's head covered with a wool toboggan/beanie or a furry/fuzzy russian hat also keeps greater warmth in the head - but also back into the body. Just having a plastic shower cap on one's head also keeps in immense heat. Such shower cap w/ hoodie, or balaclava, beanie, or hat makes for a very secure (and dry) head. - Having a serious neck wrap up with a wool or fleece tube balaclava, wool or fleece neck scarf, full-sized kaffiyeh, (or wrapped blanket edges around entire neck) is more heat-retentive than having a covered head. The neck is a more serious heat loss area of the body than the head. - In shock or wounded status, having the victim's head covered and the feet remaining in their shoes/boots (keep the feet warm - keeps the body warm, and potential sleeping - vs - instead getting cold feet, passing out in shock, coma, and potential death. This should also include having the neck wrapped. So having the proper hands/fingers (gloves), head and neck covering (tube balaclava, kaffiyeh, furry/fuzzy hat or beanie hoodie) makes for a warm and bug-free existence.
Thanks. I have used the larger candle lantern in other videos, but I don’t think I’ve used this smaller one in any of my past videos. I’ll make a point of demonstrating it in a video soon.
Thought out well
Thanks Tom. I'm already re-thinking the groundsheet + tarp + mosquito net + ridgeline + bag of tent pegs. I have a small tent which might actually pack down smaller and lighter than that 5-piece combo while making me even more comfortable. I'll have to compare the two options in size and weight.
How do you like that little saw, Cousin? I almost bought one for Abby but wasn't sure about the quality. She's inherited my Bacho Laplander instead but that size could be quite convenient.
@@jacquiblanchard3131 the blade is quite thin, so you have to cut on the draw. It cuts very well. One winter I was using it with bare hands. My thumb was on the spine and the spine actually cut into my thumb! So yeah… one of the reasons I always wear gloves when processing wood… now anyway 🤠👍🏼
@@MuskratJim Ouch! Thanks Jim. I think she can stick with the Bacho for now. ;)
Great Demo On Your Grab & Go Bag, Can't Wait For The Next Post, Jim ! ATB Ter & Mel God Bless
Thanks and GOD BLESS you and Mel 💗
From the Muskrat up on the 'Chi 🤠👍
Always enjoyable to see what others pack. Thanks, Jim!
Great Kit Jim
I really like the idea of tissues in the pocket trowel, gonna add them into mine 👍🏻
Great video
Looks great brother. Well thought out as well.
Thanks for the video
great tour of the bag. got your bases covered
Nice grab an go day bag.Everything you've listed could be used for a get away or get out of town.Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Nice kit ... I would change some items (and select gear inside the) john-firecan and john-firekit and have all that in a single-person container system with 45 uses. But tarp/ground cover, windsheet, skeeter net, and bivvy, along with hoodie sweater and gloves (and maybe a woolen or fleece tube balaclava for covering the rest of the face, and a second pair of socks or wool socks) makes for a secure and warm situation. Mors would put in a plastic sheeting for his heated shelter system with outside fire. Depending on the depth of cold, even having some dishwashing gloves put inside the gloves provides additional heat control of the hands.
Good ol' Mors... I never got the chance to meet him.😥
I once knew a lady in Alberta who attended one of his workshops, but I'm way out east.
Extra socks are always a good idea.
You're ready for the AT now 🙂 Fast and light. Excellent choices Jim.
Thanks. We have a trail nearer to me called The Dobson Trail that I would like to do, or at least partially do 🤠👍
cool stuff jim and should serve you well
Thanks Mike.
I think you'll make it !! Hopefully the need never arises..
Lots of good stuff in that bag. Thank you for showing it to us, Jim. Stay safe and stay cool
Thanks, will do!
Nice size bag with lots' of good survival things in it, something I should have in my vehicle and something i've never thought about but should . awesome for camping as well the gloves is a great idea well thought out Jim love this. id add extra socks dry pants light warm jacket. I suppose it depends where your off to for how long and time of year as to what one may need , Really loved this informative video Thanks Jim , look forward to see the video on you spending an overnighter, I believe you will do just fine .
Yes to the extra socks! 🤠👍 As for the gloves, that comes from my experience (too many cuts & burns on my bare hands). I don't know how warm that SOL bivy is going to keep me, I guess it depends on how cold the night gets. Thanks for your comments!
I think I'd add some more food, add some cordage to the tiny loops on the mosquito netting to make it easier to stake down, add a tourniquet or 2 plus an israeli bandage to your first aid, a larger folding saw, and a hatchet or axe to process wood.
I'm trying to keep the bag light-weight and I've never used a tourniquet and hope I never have to. But thanks for the suggestions!
@@MuskratJim lots of videos on youtube showing how to use a tourniquet. Videos by reputable people. It's light weight and doesn't take up much room. And something you never want to have to use but should always be with you, especially if you're in the woods alone a lot. Doesn't take much to sever a major artery...
God bless you with peace and security thank you for sharing 🙏I have a large army pouch I can carry on my front of my torso while I can carry a pack on my back (the pouch contains a fishing kit, fire lighting kit, Mora knife, mosquito head-net, folding saw, candles, wire, compass, nails, first aid kit) lol I go prepared I usually take shelter and sleeping gear and food in the pack on my back, while I always carry an axe and Mora knife paired up with a SwissChamp, and GI mess-kit on my person.
Brian, you sound very prepared for just about anything! I had to Google 'SwissChamp'. That's quite a tool box! 🤠👍
God has blessed me so much, thank you 🙏
Have noticed some very strange conditions.
- If I sleep (in house or outside) and find myself doing the "pharaoh crossed arms" over the chest - I stay warm(er).
- Yet, if I have loose hands and fingers I can control the entire body heat (negative or positive feedback cycle) - up to point of blowing a sweat (!). Closed fingers on hands (not even putting them under arm pits or in crotch), has more retained warmth that goes back into the core as a positive heat feedback cycle. Loose hands and fingers cools down the body.
- Having one's head covered with a wool toboggan/beanie or a furry/fuzzy russian hat also keeps greater warmth in the head - but also back into the body. Just having a plastic shower cap on one's head also keeps in immense heat. Such shower cap w/ hoodie, or balaclava, beanie, or hat makes for a very secure (and dry) head.
- Having a serious neck wrap up with a wool or fleece tube balaclava, wool or fleece neck scarf, full-sized kaffiyeh, (or wrapped blanket edges around entire neck) is more heat-retentive than having a covered head. The neck is a more serious heat loss area of the body than the head.
- In shock or wounded status, having the victim's head covered and the feet remaining in their shoes/boots (keep the feet warm - keeps the body warm, and potential sleeping - vs - instead getting cold feet, passing out in shock, coma, and potential death. This should also include having the neck wrapped.
So having the proper hands/fingers (gloves), head and neck covering (tube balaclava, kaffiyeh, furry/fuzzy hat or beanie hoodie) makes for a warm and bug-free existence.
good kit
Thanks Phyllis! 🤠👍🔥
Thanks. But in my opinion a backpack is the better solution to keep both hands free.
Nice kit. Can you show us the candle lantern?
Thanks. I have used the larger candle lantern in other videos, but I don’t think I’ve used this smaller one in any of my past videos. I’ll make a point of demonstrating it in a video soon.
I just filmed a video about the UCO Mini Candle Lantern. It should be posted to RUclips in a couple of hours 🤠👍🏼
@@MuskratJim thank you.
Yes, I know, give you six months to a year and you'll get into that "shelter"
Yes it sucks... I'm thinking of swapping it out in favor of my smallest tent.