I love the idea of adding muscle cream to the first aid kit. I have plenty of meds in my various kits, but I never once thought of that. Thank you for the idea!
I just watched your video from a year ago. Concerning the water part. You used 2 Aqua Tabs which are not Iodine so it can't taste like iodine. Second 1 tablet treats 1L (1000mL) of water so you used 4 times the chemical needed for 500mL of water. Also adding the drink mix right away will usually interfere with the chemical purification process. You add the drink mix after the purification time has been completed.
Good test of your preps. We both learned a thing or two, and I didn't have to walk a step. I for one will be sure to have a good poncho in my pack. Thanks for the vedio
Good point. Here I blew it out, which would likely help some in the low 30's but soon; a hard freeze is coming and will certainly destroy everything in its wake! A reasonable thing to keep in mind. Even a water-rich environment like I'm located will soon have a lot of hurdles just trying to find good, clean, (thawed) drinking water.
Good video. For stealth purposes, you may consider tying a light stick to the end of a walking stick. If you use a red one you can illuminate your path yet not be seen from a distance. It’s not a bright light but will make it easier to see what’s on your path. Plus no batteries to worry about maintaining.
Good test of your kit, I would use a sawyer over the lifestraw just gives you more options. Also add a Blizzard 3 Layer Survival Bag and a few chemical handwarmers to your go bag it takes up no room, but you will be glad of them if you were forced to stay out overnight and way more tactical than a fire.
Good test of kit. I’m surprised your pack weighed 16 or 17 pounds, though, how heavy is it empty?! A couple of thoughts: To echo another comment, stepping onto that pipe to collect water is risky, especially in wet/icy conditions. Fleecy thigh warmers and/or waterproof trousers make a huge difference to body temp. No flashlight?!! You could be starting off in darkness. At least 6 hours of bright light and maybe some reflective tape tied to trees every hundred yards or so on your route, in case of fog or thick snow. It would save some weight to eat before you set off, where you have shelter, and carry extra water instead. Blister pads (gel type), spare socks, elastic bandage for knees or ankle sprain. A lightweight reflective mesh vest for walking on roads or possibly rescue. You said you’re carrying some survival blankets, can I suggest that in winter you have something more effective like a ‘Blizzard’ bag and a foam sleep pad. A lightweight foam sleep pad can be folded inside a pack and used as insulation inside a jacket or around the waist to protect the thighs from wind and rain, so you can keep moving.
I don't know why, but your proper grammar/punctuation stood out to me. Rare for RUclips comments, even for me. Thank you for watching, Lee! I spend a fair amount of time in the Seattle area. I love the PNW.
Tactical Pulpit, I write under a pseudonym but to you and DS I’m Meagan’s mom. Love your channel and hope to meet up some time when you’re back in the PNW!
Haha! Good thing I was complimentary then! I just got a new (not at all new, 1991) truck. Drove it a few minutes ago for the first time and my first thought was, "This thing might make it to the PNW"
I would consider trading the life straw for a Sawyer Mini and a CNOC bag to screw it to, that way you can just fill up 2 or 3 liters of water and filter it as you need it. A good headlamp with a red and white light function would be a great addition as well. It's one of my most used items when I do an overnighter. If you do get one, I'd suggest one that takes CR123 or 18650 batteries, AAAs dont hold up too well in cold temperatures.
Interesting video. I just got back from my own adventure. I noticed you used the tabs while you have the life straw. Wouldn't it be easy to just have a bottle that the life straw could fit into? Any head lamps or flashlights?
Yeah for sure, I think Sawyer even makes one that threads to a common 20oz bottle. I like to have some redundancy, a few differing methods to purify water. A water filter bottle would be good also. As far as a light, still on the fence. I usually EDC a pen light. On this 10 mile trip, it would have been handy for 20 yards of it. But when they are needed, they are needed and there is no substitute.
@@tacticalpulpit8740 Sawyer makes the mini and micro both are great choices and work well with the 28mm thread bottles. The hydro blu is also great, speed of a micro price of a mini. I like to have my hands free so i stick with head lamps, either the nu25 or the atak 372. Both are very good. I completely understand the redundancy thing.
Never start out without a head lamp, flashlight, and a 55 gal trash bag. The space blankets are pretty much useless. If it were me and I am sort of a navigation nut I would have kept a pace count with beads or a clicker in case it was dark and stormy and I was a little confused I would know how much farther I had to go. Thanks for the video at first without the hat your freezing me.
Yeah, I guess maybe I should have said. It is the Condor Phantom. I have really been impressed with the Condor jackets, and much of their product line. A little more in my price range than some.
Фёдор Молчанов Good Point, and in temperate weather conditions, I agree. Here, we have harsh weather for 6 months of the year. During these times, a bag will range from helpful, to live saving. Still, a bag is worth having in the vehicle. I never know when duties will call me to areas >30 miles from home, and that’s when the necessity of a bag will come into play. Thanks for the comment!
How often is your route home snowed under? I've got a folding bike which over 30 miles i'd be happy to believe i'd be home in 6 hours. Great to see you testing the kit out :)
A folding bike would be genius! What do they cost? It would be sufficient for over half of the year. But until we find a folding snowmobile, the other half of the year will remain miserable...
@@tacticalpulpit8740 Have you looked at the Ubco. It’s a 2x2 electric utility “scooter” atv. They start at about $7000 US. But, it could be your daily commuter all year long. Street legal. Max 30 mph. 40-75 mile range. 330 lbs carrying capacity. Extra battery available to extend the range. 6-8 hour full recharge from a standard outlet. Utility racks front and rear. Saddle bags and other carrying options available. DIY solar could trickle charge throughout the day if needed.
Very cool video, I am also an outdoor and survival enthusiast as well. I am curious of the camera you had used to film with the night vision setting? I like you channel pastor, keep up the good work and check out my channel if you would.
LOL, I personally believe that Northern Minnesota was the birthplace of the English language and all other variants are the accents. But for the sake of your comment I will acknowledge a Scandinavian twist (or accent) that is prevalent in this region (North MN)
I love the idea of adding muscle cream to the first aid kit. I have plenty of meds in my various kits, but I never once thought of that. Thank you for the idea!
I just watched your video from a year ago. Concerning the water part.
You used 2 Aqua Tabs which are not Iodine so it can't taste like iodine. Second 1 tablet treats 1L (1000mL) of water so you used 4 times the chemical needed for 500mL of water.
Also adding the drink mix right away will usually interfere with the chemical purification process. You add the drink mix after the purification time has been completed.
What do you expect from a guy who's intro is literally shooting parishioners in church?
Good test of your preps. We both learned a thing or two, and I didn't have to walk a step. I for one will be sure to have a good poncho in my pack. Thanks for the vedio
Make sure to keep the lifestraw from freezing, bursting the inner filter integrity. Well done, lessons every time builds wisdom. 👍
Good point. Here I blew it out, which would likely help some in the low 30's but soon; a hard freeze is coming and will certainly destroy everything in its wake! A reasonable thing to keep in mind. Even a water-rich environment like I'm located will soon have a lot of hurdles just trying to find good, clean, (thawed) drinking water.
Keep the lifestraw close to your body after use.
Definitely want to replace the lifestraw with a sawyer mini + water bottle and just do your water that way.
Good video. For stealth purposes, you may consider tying a light stick to the end of a walking stick. If you use a red one you can illuminate your path yet not be seen from a distance. It’s not a bright light but will make it easier to see what’s on your path. Plus no batteries to worry about maintaining.
Good test of your kit, I would use a sawyer over the lifestraw just gives you more options. Also add a Blizzard 3 Layer Survival Bag and a few chemical handwarmers to your go bag it takes up no room, but you will be glad of them if you were forced to stay out overnight and way more tactical than a fire.
Good test of kit. I’m surprised your pack weighed 16 or 17 pounds, though, how heavy is it empty?!
A couple of thoughts:
To echo another comment, stepping onto that pipe to collect water is risky, especially in wet/icy conditions.
Fleecy thigh warmers and/or waterproof trousers make a huge difference to body temp.
No flashlight?!! You could be starting off in darkness. At least 6 hours of bright light and maybe some reflective tape tied to trees every hundred yards or so on your route, in case of fog or thick snow.
It would save some weight to eat before you set off, where you have shelter, and carry extra water instead.
Blister pads (gel type), spare socks, elastic bandage for knees or ankle sprain.
A lightweight reflective mesh vest for walking on roads or possibly rescue.
You said you’re carrying some survival blankets, can I suggest that in winter you have something more effective like a ‘Blizzard’ bag and a foam sleep pad. A lightweight foam sleep pad can be folded inside a pack and used as insulation inside a jacket or around the waist to protect the thighs from wind and rain, so you can keep moving.
I thought the same thing about getting water while on a pipe in the snow. It could be dicey.
Greetings from Seattle. Great video, Pastor Blair. Good food for thought in updating my urban GHB for winter.
I don't know why, but your proper grammar/punctuation stood out to me. Rare for RUclips comments, even for me. Thank you for watching, Lee! I spend a fair amount of time in the Seattle area. I love the PNW.
Tactical Pulpit, I write under a pseudonym but to you and DS I’m Meagan’s mom. Love your channel and hope to meet up some time when you’re back in the PNW!
Haha! Good thing I was complimentary then! I just got a new (not at all new, 1991) truck. Drove it a few minutes ago for the first time and my first thought was, "This thing might make it to the PNW"
Very GOOD . More you practice more you perfect the bag
New sub, great video my firend!! It's good to know what you have and how to use what you pack up!!
Thanks for the compliment, thanks for the add!
What first aid kit is that?
Just came across your channel. Great video, very informative. I subbed.
glad to have you!
Good video. I like the jacket too.
I would consider trading the life straw for a Sawyer Mini and a CNOC bag to screw it to, that way you can just fill up 2 or 3 liters of water and filter it as you need it. A good headlamp with a red and white light function would be a great addition as well. It's one of my most used items when I do an overnighter. If you do get one, I'd suggest one that takes CR123 or 18650 batteries, AAAs dont hold up too well in cold temperatures.
Nice job!
You are supposed to put the food packet right in the heater pouch
Yep did it wrong
Was going to comment that but i am glad i read the comments before saying anything.
Interesting video. I just got back from my own adventure. I noticed you used the tabs while you have the life straw. Wouldn't it be easy to just have a bottle that the life straw could fit into? Any head lamps or flashlights?
Yeah for sure, I think Sawyer even makes one that threads to a common 20oz bottle. I like to have some redundancy, a few differing methods to purify water. A water filter bottle would be good also. As far as a light, still on the fence. I usually EDC a pen light. On this 10 mile trip, it would have been handy for 20 yards of it. But when they are needed, they are needed and there is no substitute.
@@tacticalpulpit8740 Sawyer makes the mini and micro both are great choices and work well with the 28mm thread bottles. The hydro blu is also great, speed of a micro price of a mini. I like to have my hands free so i stick with head lamps, either the nu25 or the atak 372. Both are very good. I completely understand the redundancy thing.
With such a nice paved trail between work and home, I would consider a bicycle. Lots faster, though not as useful in snow.
An Ubco would be useful in any weather on that trail and he’d be home in 30 minutes to an hour.
Maybe a headlamp with red lights could be good for night walks when you don't want to be ad visible or blow your night vision
Very good idea!
Never start out without a head lamp, flashlight, and a 55 gal trash bag. The space blankets are pretty much useless. If it were me and I am sort of a navigation nut I would have kept a pace count with beads or a clicker in case it was dark and stormy and I was a little confused I would know how much farther I had to go. Thanks for the video at first without the hat your freezing me.
New sub. Great video.
lol those aquatabs you're using treat half a gallon per pill. i'd have hated to taste that. nice video
Doomsdayer
not too bad.... just kidding, it was horrible. Took a few months for the natural intestinal flora to recover....
Why not integrate a skateboard in this case?
Add a small pack of wet wipes in case you need to go poop and some hand sanitizer as well.
What is the jacket that you're wearing. You mentioned that it was waterproof?
Yeah, I guess maybe I should have said. It is the Condor Phantom. I have really been impressed with the Condor jackets, and much of their product line. A little more in my price range than some.
Thank you
OK just finished the video and saw that you caught your mistake.
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Good video 👍. I wanna apologize right away. I am not trolling nor hating.... but why do you need a bag, to walk 10 miles?
Фёдор Молчанов Good Point, and in temperate weather conditions, I agree. Here, we have harsh weather for 6 months of the year. During these times, a bag will range from helpful, to live saving.
Still, a bag is worth having in the vehicle. I never know when duties will call me to areas >30 miles from home, and that’s when the necessity of a bag will come into play. Thanks for the comment!
@@tacticalpulpit8740 makes sence.
How often is your route home snowed under? I've got a folding bike which over 30 miles i'd be happy to believe i'd be home in 6 hours. Great to see you testing the kit out :)
A folding bike would be genius! What do they cost? It would be sufficient for over half of the year. But until we find a folding snowmobile, the other half of the year will remain miserable...
@@tacticalpulpit8740 Have you looked at the Ubco. It’s a 2x2 electric utility “scooter” atv. They start at about $7000 US. But, it could be your daily commuter all year long. Street legal. Max 30 mph. 40-75 mile range. 330 lbs carrying capacity. Extra battery available to extend the range. 6-8 hour full recharge from a standard outlet. Utility racks front and rear. Saddle bags and other carrying options available. DIY solar could trickle charge throughout the day if needed.
I did the same thing to a Mora. Made a video with a few Ideas , if you get a chance check it out.
Very cool video, I am also an outdoor and survival enthusiast as well. I am curious of the camera you had used to film with the night vision setting? I like you channel pastor, keep up the good work and check out my channel if you would.
It's a Sony FDRAX33 that I bought this Spring.
Where are you from?
What accent is this? Can’t quite place it.
LOL, I personally believe that Northern Minnesota was the birthplace of the English language and all other variants are the accents. But for the sake of your comment I will acknowledge a Scandinavian twist (or accent) that is prevalent in this region (North MN)
U Still Alive From Drink That Water ???
I'm certain it worked toward cleansing my system!
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Hershey Squits 😄.
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