A few notes: 1) This video has chapters if you'd like to skip around. 2) I wasn't paid to do this review. I paid for this with my own money. 3) I hope you enjoy the video!
This is the best pre-made kit I’ve seen reviewed. It’s extremely well thought out and the contents seem to be of good quality. I’d consider myself well equipped if I had this in an emergency situation. My only issue with pre-made kits is that they may give a false sense of preparedness to someone who buys one but doesn’t actually know how to effectively use the contents.
Legitimate issue. You could still be better prepared with an axe, saw, shovel, knife and plenty of bushcraft skills. Many primitive skills which would be essential long term are also ignored like making ceramics. For making fermentation jars - fermentation is a good way to conserve good over long periods of time.
That little transparent red circle of plastic that was removed at 19:41 is the red filter for the torch. It's kept between the battery and contact to prevent accidental battery drain, then inserted behind the lens for red light.
I like the kit. As someone who is more of a “prep for a natural disaster” type rather than a “prep for the end of times” type of person, I wish more packs came in highway Orange
Let’s be honest, “apocalypse prepping” is just cosplay. It’s a hobby, no different than building model trains in your basement. Disaster prepping is what people really need to do, tailored to whatever disasters are typical for their region.
@@Gravedigger933 No, it's not. Not for Americans, at least. Rationality demands that you prepare for what is likely to happen, not for twisted Rambo/Jason Bourne fantasies. There comes a point where you're spending so much time and effort "prepping" for fantasy scenarios that will never happen to you that your efforts become detrimental to your ACTUAL present and future outcomes.
Really nice kit. Of all the people I know in my entire life I do not know one single person who has any clue as to how to make a survival kit so a premade kit is good fr 95% of the population. This is not an expensive kit considering the amount of time it takes to gain the knowledge as to what you need, then to go and individually source all the components and the time needed plus paying shipping sometimes. Many years ago I wanted to make a small first aid kit to carry around with me but if you want a few bandages or nitrile gloves you have to buy the entire box so in the end I ended up with a huge first aid kit that cost me quite a bit of money. You don't need Benchmade or Leatherman for a one time survival kit
I really enjoyed this kit. I definitely liked that you had more than enough room to add your own items without any issues at all. One thing you forget in mentioning to folks regarding complaints about price is that youre also paying for someone to think this thing out for you, think of items, layout, design, comparing price and quality, etc. I think this is a great kit that honestly would be good on its own without any additional items. That said, most will likely add a few things of their own. Light weight enough that most small women or children could carry as well.
Eric, I think it's great that you link to the product site of what you are reviewing. So many creators forget to do this, and it's so annoying when I want to see other products. Your attention to detail is much appreciated.
You should make a 3 day video of just using a survival kit in the wilderness. And have them blindfold you or something and take you into the woods. Although they would have to know where to find you later.
I’m back to give another Ty on the great review of this kit. I bought it a while back and have added/updated many items. I love the pouches and bag itself. There is a more room to add items than one would think. Always a good idea to add things to personalize it to your needs. I bought the version 1 on sale for $200 which was a great deal imho..especially where I had planned to tweak it to my needs. Also for smaller framed people who may have difficulty with carrying the bag on their back I suggest a folding luggage carrier with wheels so they can wheel the bag behind them like a carry on bag if they are on terrain that would allow it like cement or packed earth ect The one I bought cost $35 on Amazon and the brand is “mount it” and folds down to next to nothing and very light. It works very well with the rino pack. And you can wear it like a backpack when necessary as well.
The pack bags inside have side cover attachment from the main to the top flap. These are another premium feature, keeps stuff from falling out the side. I like your adds, well thought out especially the whiskey. One thing I have thought of when you review these premade bags with internal water bottles is to put a note on the flap to fill that bottle before using. If you are in a hurry and stressed due to events it would be really easy to forget that.
I am surprised it didnt come with a steel cup. I guess they dont expect you to be boiling water since they include the water filter. Or they expect you will use the bottle. But I really like the versatility a cup adds. Your additions were very good. Thanks for buying this and reviewing it for us.
The stainless water bottle is single wall. That's your boiling vessel. Either way, add a scouring pad to fit in the bottom of one of the Sierra cups to clean whatever you boil water in and cut down on rattling. Adding a cotton bandana to the top cup would also be a good idea. Since there have been more than a few squeeze bags rupture with the mini filters, putting two extra in as well.
(edited due to the 2 sizes of gloves. This kit appears better than most. The following is a general summary after 2 years watching, and enjoying, Kitbash Survival) 5 reasons why regardless of price there is no such thing as an outstanding store bought survival kit or bug out bag: 1. Quality survival gear is produced in batches. There aren’t enough units manufactured for kit builders to purchase at wholesale or large group breaks. 2. Retail purchasers all approach their purchase with the same mentality. If the cumulative total of the contents are in excess of retail price points or at break-even they turn on youtube, pick through the kit and declare it poor value “cuz I could build this cheaper” (Kitbash excluded, of course) 3. If the builder/seller of quality survival kits offers refunds the purchasers (see 2 above) invariably “forget” to include the Swiss Army knife, MSR water filter or Leatherman upon returning w/ demand for a refund of a great, non-defective kit. 4. Quality survival gear is designed to never fail. It’s LIFESAVING gear. From fabrics to blade steels to tiny hardware quality costs. No one who’s experienced real survival chooses “econo” options. 5. Those whose outdoor/dangerous pursuits level-experience lends appreciation for a high quality of gear, almost invariably want to build their own kit, customized to their needs precisely. Thousands have tried to sell quality kits. Few succeed. Esse is the only company who comes close outside of professional level gear. For multiple reviews of $1500 (and up) survival kits you folks might try Crazy Russian Hacker/Taras Kull. He sometimes reviews $2k or $3k survival kits. And some bespoke kits do offer name brand quality. But they’re all well over $1000 (usually $1500 minimum)
Cool video- THANKS! I know people give you shizz about having a tourniquet, so good job on adding one... BUT, I'm gonna give you shizz about the tourniquet location. I would recommend you put the SWAT-T in that little pocket on the outside of the bag. In massive bleeding injuries, seconds count and it might take a few to get that SWAT-T out of the first aid pouch inside the bag. GREAT VIDEO SIR, keep em coming. 👍👍👍
Just an FYI for anyone who is interested, Rhino has these packs on sale for $299 before shipping and taxes. So you can save quite a bit of money if you purchase it now. I think it's part of their Black Friday sale!
How are backpacks like this called ? I like the compartments part of it but there is no way I can( nor want to ) pay €299 euro or dollar for a backpack i like to use for how it is not for the products inside. I really love the way the compartments work but i like to have some choice😁 if you could help a bit with how it's named i can search for it myself as normal molly backpacks are meh for me and i want to make multiple ones so all my family has at least one in house.
Like you said I love making my own but I completely enjoy watching these unboxing video's of these kit's for the idea's of item's I may not have in a kit if there are any. But all in all I do also just enjoy watching as I won't buy one for myself,but for those again like you mentioned that don't wanna build a kit I feel these are good options with just usually needing small additions added to them.
Good to see what a pre-made kit has to compare against what I keep on hand. I like how the bag opens up like a suitcase so you can find everything easily. What I keep on hand that is different are the chemical cooling packs, electrolytes, and a very small hand fan, kinda necessary for most of the year down here in the gulf coast for heat exhaustion. Rarely do we need heat packs. I personally like the inspect repellant wipes vs. other forms. You can put them in individual bags if you have a food bad sealer system to keep them moist. If you are in an area with plenty of water, a portable bidet is a game changer. Add poop trowel and your set! For women, there are silver infused pee rags that are re-usable.
Thank you the dive in. I have many years experience as an X Ambulance Person. so my first aid kit is above Normal. it took me a long time to bring it up to my standards, and with regard to a torniquet, were talking Blood loss that effects life. Lern how to use one, but we need Blood to function. And i Live in the UK, so Mobile phones, and calling for help usualy does the trick. i have my own idear for a survival kit beyond just first aid. to be sure ive used good quality brands, and have even got my family kits. Thanks again, PEACE
Since it is a rig for 2 people, I would add another Alum water bottle on the outside. Plus a light but strong water bladder. Some food and treats would be good two. Some candy/chocolate, beef jerky, and a small pouch of rice. Plenty of attachment places on the outside, so no dramas. If it is a SHTF situation, moral is important. A feed and a brew of coffee, and a few boiled sweets can help put you in a positive frame of mind while you sit back and plan, if you have opportunity to do so.
That's a nice kit. It definitely needed better fire making stuff. You made some great additions to the kit. It's pricey but I like how it is packaged and it looks like it is pretty good quality.
I liked this much more than the Uncharted Supply one you reviewed. If I had to evacuate and go to a shelter or something, I would be happy to have this. It is good enough quality to give me some comfort and peace of mind. Everything is nice and organized, and the kit covers lots of areas. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together for us.
you don't need to justify the price. i'm the most critical person on earth and on a fixed budget and I think this is the most comprehensive, well thought out bag I've ever seen.
I like this pack more than most that I've seen. I don't think I saw any sort of lip balm in the first aid section. If you add one I recommend the product that Vasoline produces. It is actual petroleum jelly in a squeeze tube, similar to a toothpaste tube, that has a domed top with a tiny hole in it. You squeeze a little out and then rub the rounded end around on your lips. The jelly is just like what you'd find in a jar and that makes it easier to smear into some cotton as a fire starter or to rub it on some other place on your skin. The best feature is that it's in a leak proof container. Unlike Chapstik, it won't run all over your kit if it melts.
Someone who complained that it isn't a name brand. That is someone who has never been in the position to have to try and survive with nothing. Name brand or not. Anything is better than nothing. My father was a drunk. Mother left. When I hit 18 in the last year of high school. We ended up in fight. I said no more. He said you don't like the way I run your life get out. So I left. In November. Cold about 3 ft of snow. No where to go. This was in 72. I had 20 dollars in my pocket. Went to the store. Got the basic to survive. Walked about 20 miles up on the mountain. Didn't care what brand I had. Made my camp and lived there for a little over a year. Loved it.
Love the layout of this bag. Over the past 2 years I have been buying supplies but didn’t really have a bag to properly organize everything like this bag. So I just purchased the empty bag based on this review. Looks like I’ll be able to finally put everything in its place and be better organized for a grab and go situation. Great video.
Excellent review. This kit is expensive but,very well designed and put together. Every thing inside is very good quality items. If I didn’t like putting my own kits together,I would be inclined to purchase it. I will use your video to possibly build my own. Thank you for the in-depth review. I love the way you break down the entire kit. That is very helpful. Thanks for your efforts.
I always love the reviews. It's great to be able to buy just the bag and fill it with your own stuff. I live in the UK and a lot of times this stuff just isn't available for a decent price, if at all!
I think it’s a good value, but it’s not always cheaper to do it yourself. For one, their compartments are custom sized and made. For two, if you buy 1 product for 100 dollars, a company may be able to buy 1000 for 90 each. Add all the savings up and they may be able to give it to you for the SAME price that you could have made it. The difference would be that you didn’t have to make it and everything would be custom fitted and likely fit nicer.
I was wondering, have you thought about doing a top 10 video of the kits you've reviewed so far? Your opinion based on price, features, with maybe an honorable mention category, etc? That would be really helpful and interesting!
For an off the shelf kit it's not bad, I'm glad you added the folding saw, but I think any first aid kit should have a couple of chest seals in it as wall as the tourniquet. I know in a pinch you can use a piece of plastic bag, but they take up very little room and are adhesive so you don't have to worry about securing them.
I think a self contained trauma kit would probably be a separate piece to this, as that is something you would want quicker access to. Then you can add the full trauma kit, instead of having to choose what you think you can fit, or hope will be more needed.
I really have no critiques of this kit. It is darn good. I don't think you need to carry around a cold compress, I think an Israeli bandage in its place would be more useful. And I also would put a tourniquet in there, but you are correct, you need to know how to use them. A second 24 Oz. SS water bottle on the outside might also be useful. Or move that 24 Oz. bottle to the outside and put a 32 Oz. Nalgene inside.
@@animula6908 But when you need it and don't have it, things are bad... I mean, you can fashion one out of a lot of things, but that requires MORE skill, not less.
All i would add is maybe two sets of cutlery’s or those fork spoon knife combos and two bowls or tins for cooking and eating, some salt and if there is any room left two freesedryed meals. And all of those apart from salt i could live without. Great kit and great kitbash.
WOW! Thank you so much for this fantastic, thorough review and for sharing the extras you added. I have been so overwhelmed by this process, and it helped so much to have your insider information! I wish I had come across your video first - it would have save me a lot of time (and some money as I have already purchased a couple of things I could have skipped). I found your video in an Amazon review from Austin Crool about the Uncharted version of this pack. So, thanks to him as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I’m glad you did the camp trail cups. I would have added water purification tablets and bullion with ziplock bags to the inside of the water bottle This is actually a good base kit to start from if your beginning and not gung ho disaster preparedness. Get the kit and as your able too, swap out upgrades but keep the swapped items as a back up bag kit. Thanks for the videos and effort to make them!
@@Anxiou5Panda yes, the broth is good for hydration as it gives electrolytes. Also, if you find wild onions and other edible vegetables it gives a heartier soup which is always good for personal morale.
I personally prefer the seventy 2 pro from uncharted cuz having the opportunity to use the dry bag by itself as an additional bag to carry extra stuff or water or as a flotation device is something i value. But both bags are great premade kits !
OK, so I'll be different. That's a good buy. I like the additions you made, but one glaringly obvious discrepancy is the lack of a dedicated signal mirror. You could improvise using the compass, but that can be problematic. On a side note: I would make the brew kit somewhat bigger. As much tea, coffee, coffee, sugar, bullion cubes etc (unless your diabetic) as possible. Something like the British RAF kit. If you somewhere cold, hot drinks are an excellent way of staving off hypothermia.
Very good pack. One Question: Can the knife be attached to the shoulder straps? When not I would miss a loop for the belt. Three things I would add: 1. A jute bag for foraging, looting or your dirty clothes. 2. A bottle holder for the belt or the shoulder straps. Same reason as the knife, you don´t want to open the bag everytime you need to drink or in an emergency when you need the knife. 3. Clean underwear. 3 days in my clothes are okay but clean boxers would be nice.
I think this is a very good off the shelf 2 person pack. I always like to guess what is going to be added. I'm glad you kept your girlfriend in mind. A lot of these 'survival' pack videos forget and also too tampons are great for a bloody nose and pads are good as compress pads, as well as tinder. Multi use items right? But like you said add what you would need.
The first thing I thought about was the water bottle really being wasted space. They always claim that your gear should have more than one usage / purpose. What could you put in the water bottle itself? The very first thing that came to mind was using the water bottle itself for storage of items that really needed to be protected from the elements. The key types are to protect from water, heat, and cold damages. One of the other key uses would be other ways of purifying water. I would recommend including something for safety that you could use to move the bottle around in the fire. Some type of locking pliers comes to mind. Add an additional top you can use to convert the bottle into something that could be used to create charred materials. Adding any other type of kit to it that’s going to enhance water safety. I would suggest that you consider adding one big tall cup that you could nest the water bottle into. One extra way of being able to bring water to a boil. Plus it means that you have twice the volume of safe drinking water in a pinch. Plus you could use it for cooking too if need be to help keep questionable foods safe for eating. You also could store extras in it to give your water more value such as powdered Gatorade. Anything you can think of to help keep your electrolyte balances up. Any extra fire starting aids that really need better protection. Lastly you could fill the big tall cup with small rocks and get it really cranking over the fire before you go to sleep. Hot rocking it to the extreme and beyond.
Metal bottle is good for water storage, utility storage, or anything that needs to be kept in dry place. You can use it for cooking and boiling water( in case you have no filter of purification tabs) Such bottle is a must
And if you really want a really big emergency storage cache only you know about it can be a real life saver. Sure beats hiding a spare house key under a fake rock. In the case of anything like a home invasion. It could be a emergency supply dump. But don’t make just one. Bury one each place you have quick access to in a pinch. I got my inspiration from all of those stories of Japanese soldiers stranded on islands for years after the war was over. They survived years and years by having multiple supply dumps and bug out locations already prepared. If one supply dump or shelter location got discovered. They are ready. Had multiple other locations to bug out to.
The 2-person companion kit looks rather comprehensive and considering the contents and the contruction of the bag(s), it's a descent price. Are instructions included for the uneducated? I like the items you added,, here are my thoughts: For shelter, I would add 2 drum liners bags. 90-degree spine on the knife? Only one water bottle for a 2 person kit (single wall)? Flashlight should be able to use regular batteries as well instead of only rechargeable batteries; especially since the headlamp uses AAA batteries. Looks like a Sawyer mini water filter. First aid/boo-boo kit looks good. Did you know that backpackers use toothpaste tablets instead of regular tooth paste, I started including them in my kits.
+1 for toothpaste tablets - this was my one admittedly tiny complaint of the video. I actually use these things daily (sustainable and more natural than the tube stuff). And I think because this would be primarily a vehicle kit for me, I would prefer to have some sort of shovel - obviously a luxury, and comparatively heavy...but I'd find a way to strap it on.
For this pack it looks like they used the production line of several higher end brands in China to create a rebranded kit. The knife and multitool seem to come from Fiskars (they have a Chinese line for their lower end but still quality brands like Gerber), matches from UCO and the water bottle from Nordic or a similar company. I like this one when it is on sale i would definitely consider it as a starter kit for the children now they are getting older.
In my bag i keep a spare phone the Nokia 2660 Flip, for one simple reason it has a standby time of 24 days add acouple spare 1450 mAh batteries and you are golden. To keep my phone/lights etc running i have a anker powerport 21W solar panel and an anker battery bank, yeah i like anker. I have a hand crank radio that can be used to charge devices but it sucks and takes alot of effort and sore arms. Not keen on having an internal water bottle and prefer to keep mine and a FAK's attached to outside of my pack with molle velcro panel for quick easy access, but to each his or her own. I would add more tampons missus makes me carry a whole box of them in a ziploc bag, i suggest you ask the woman in your life how many she would need for several day then at least double it. Always enjoy these video's always a chance there will be some useful or interesting ideas in the video or comments. Take care God bless one and all.
Well done - nice review. You are making some extremely valid points. I used to teach wilderness survival/fitness in the early to mid 2000’s before getting hammered with Lyme and then most recently, lymphoma. Something like this would be great to give to my daughter and her fiancée. Plus, it gives me some latitude to add items to the pack (maps, blood stoppers, etc. I think no matter what you do, people are going to complain or nitpick about something. I had students showing up for a weekend class with 72-hour kits they bought at Costco. As funny as it was, I never did, or allowed others to embarrass them. It was also a great teaching moment for everyone. Great review.
While I made my own, survival, urban, medical bag which is nearly identical to this one its twice the size. I used the VETO tool bag back pack, OMG it's indestructible:) and enough materials to survive for two months with luxuries! I was also, looking at a military bag which completely looks like this bag demonstrated just three times larger. This bag makes a great boaters life raft bag with a few minor things added!
Thanks! That was really interesting and gave me some additional ideas for my own kit. Most of your additions I would add, too. I also love the Victorinox huntsman and use the BAHCO Lapplander saw, and these towel tablets are ingenious. As I live in an area where tics are common, I would definitely add a tic remover. I always carry one in my EDC. I would not add whiskey, though. For one, I prefer a clear head in a dire situation, and second, despite the subjective feeling that it warms you up, alcohol actually cools your body down. But everyone has their own comfort needs. For my comfort, I would add some lightweight dehydrated food, a bar of chocolate, and an additional bottle of water. I can easily carry a back bag of 12 kg for a long time, and as this bag is for two, you can even take turns. Very doable.
This one actually *does* seem to be one of the better "overpriced," pre-fab kits that I have seen in the last few years. Props for the extras that you "bashed" into it. The saw was key, no matter the brand. Of course I make my own OSB. I'm 58, and living in a tsunami zone of the PNW. The sh...tuff I've acquired over the years, is worth way more than the asking price for this "cassette," and I have spent less. However, this is a frontrunner for the younger Gens, as far as bang for your buck, if you didn't grow up like me, and have the extra time to shop around. If you live in a deeply urban environment, add a water key ... which *could* give you access to public/commercial building spigots, if the water is still flowing through pipes. I'd have to give props to the different sizes of gloves, too. Just like I can appreciate that the hand-cranked radio can charge one of the other flashlights, but the headlamp will take the regular AAA's ... versatile, that is. ✌🏼
Great point on the different fuel source options for the electronics. Sometimes you'd rather just instantly have your gadget working, rather than await recharge. A time for everything.
(Clip on?) Sunglasses (2) Ground cover (Fold flat into the backpack and replace modular bags) Plastic ponchos (raingear_ Outside pocket) Small folding saw (You may not be building cabins, but cutting firewood is easier.) 2 pairs of long leather bootlaces (Conserve cordage and zip ties) Wire saw. Altoids tins can help you pack in smaller items Survival cards (Education pass time, If you have to sit for a while, might as well learn something :)
For once, it seems like a really good premade bag, would've been great gift idea for those who already have everything. :) It seems like this is the Companion V2 (379,95€), they seem to be selling some of the V1 for a pretty decent price of 236,95€ as well.
One thing I notice most preppers seem to forget and companies like Ryno and Uncharted forget is to add a small sharpening Stone to help keep the knife working
I really enjoyed your video, great job, well done. Nice touch with the folding saw to help in cutting firewood. I would have added a small but rugged sewing kit, a small signal mirror and peroxide in a small plastic bottle to help clean and disinfect wounds. Tampons are always a great idea as they can be used to plug bullet holes believe it or not. I was going to say add a large trash bag so you can have a clean place to put your items when you pull them out on the ground. This is a really well made well thought out emergency kit to just toss in the trunk or the back of the truck, just in case.
I like it! I like your additions also! As you were closing the bag over, I thought that a good quality emergency tarp, could lay flat in the middle. I’m glade that you put in the Victorinox, maybe a Mora could fit in there too! Keep 100 feet of decent rope on the outside. There you have my two cents worth! Keep smiling!
I recently realized that I have only once seen T.P. in a survival kit. even if you dont need it for the usual purpose (which wouldn't be surprising w/o much liquids/food going in) you can alway use it to help start fires, stop Minor bleeding.
What i am missing are (updateable) maintenance notes on the pouches with best before dates for batteries or meds as well as dates when rechargeables where checked and should be checked next.
Honestly it's pretty cool for an off the shelf kit. Though it definitely makes me feel better about what I put together myself as a system. The radio flashlight battery bank is a good idea though so I'm going to pick one of those up.
This is a very well designed kit. I really like that many of the items have overlap with others so that there are fewer single points of failure. Two different types of flashlights is incredibly useful. The radio is a disappointment and so is the 'tent', but those are really the only things that they included that aren't solid. It often seems to me that you are gilding the lily when you 'augment' kits, but in this case I agree with most of your choices and think you missed a few items: honey packets - instant energy and also useful for larger burns fresnel lens - extra fire starter and useful for first aid and reading signal mirror - also useful for hygiene and first aid pacing beads - does one thing but it's pretty important fold flat nail clipper - nothing else in the kit can handle this task as well ditch the 'tent' and replace with a decent camping tarp
Some times you can't build it yourself for less. They buy in quantity. Especially small items. You might have by a pack of 100 even though you only need 4 of something. First aid kits tend to be like this. Plus, if you are not trying to duplicate a specific kit, you could forget a basic item that you really need.
Usually trying to do it yourself you either end up upgrading everything to the hilt and cost yourself a fortune or you try to save on everything and end up with even junkier junk. I think these kits are very practical for people who aren’t risktakers but just want to take a sensible precaution. I mean, I watch sometimes, but my most likely location in emergency is at home, where I have flashlights and knives etc already.
Hi Eric! Great review and video! Well done! Your additions were, as usual, spot on! Thanks! In my humble opinion, the Uncharted bag, which I purchased, appears superior to the RINO bag. However, I think the pouches and contents in the RINO bag appear higher in quality to me. Perhaps a merger of RINO and Uncharted supply might work out? I made extensive changes to my Uncharted kit and would do the same if I purchased the RINO kit. That being said, as I have said in past comments, I enjoy watching Kitbashed reviews Eric because I learn so much from them and utilize what I have learned developing and personalizing my own kits. I look forward to future videos and can’t wait to see what’s next! Thanks again Eric! Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎄🎅🏼🥂🎉
Only complaint I would have in the first 2 minutes of the video is the second complaint, that price makes me need a survival kit for hearing that price for my heart! :D But these days, that's true for everything we buy it seems LOL. The knife is perfectly balanced...like all things should be....Thanos would approve.
Pity 95% of the products like pre-made kits does not get shipped or sold in south africa and if it does its nearly double the price. Been watching your channel for a few years and learned alot.
my good man, would recommend packing 7 tampons at least XD generally a period that comes once a month won't last all 7 days but 7 tampons can keep the lady happy for at least 2 months on the medium flow days or one good month for heavy flow days :>
The flashlight also has the defensive pummel at the end of the light, that it why it is wavy at the end, to concentrate the energy of the blow to a smaller surface, resulting in more damage.
Awesome review, cool kit!! I am slowly making my own. When I have some extra money I buy a little here and there. Always love your videos and O Scale train ones too. Keep up the good work
A few notes:
1) This video has chapters if you'd like to skip around.
2) I wasn't paid to do this review. I paid for this with my own money.
3) I hope you enjoy the video!
What happened to the bandana?
Love the chapters feature. I always watch the whole vids. But that's super handy for people who wanna skim through.
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I put it back in the pocket, just folded smaller to make room for the saw.
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This is the best pre-made kit I’ve seen reviewed. It’s extremely well thought out and the contents seem to be of good quality. I’d consider myself well equipped if I had this in an emergency situation. My only issue with pre-made kits is that they may give a false sense of preparedness to someone who buys one but doesn’t actually know how to effectively use the contents.
Legitimate issue. You could still be better prepared with an axe, saw, shovel, knife and plenty of bushcraft skills. Many primitive skills which would be essential long term are also ignored like making ceramics. For making fermentation jars - fermentation is a good way to conserve good over long periods of time.
That little transparent red circle of plastic that was removed at 19:41 is the red filter for the torch. It's kept between the battery and contact to prevent accidental battery drain, then inserted behind the lens for red light.
I have this! I bought it as a kickstarter I think years ago! Time to add to it and make it complete.
I like the kit. As someone who is more of a “prep for a natural disaster” type rather than a “prep for the end of times” type of person, I wish more packs came in highway Orange
Let’s be honest, “apocalypse prepping” is just cosplay. It’s a hobby, no different than building model trains in your basement. Disaster prepping is what people really need to do, tailored to whatever disasters are typical for their region.
Same here because I live in the Philippines and natural disasters occur on a yearly basis like we're being punished for existing lol.
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@@Antenox "Apocalypse" prepping is the next logical step after disaster prepping. And "Apocalypse" prepping is good for when your country falls.
@@Gravedigger933 No, it's not. Not for Americans, at least. Rationality demands that you prepare for what is likely to happen, not for twisted Rambo/Jason Bourne fantasies.
There comes a point where you're spending so much time and effort "prepping" for fantasy scenarios that will never happen to you that your efforts become detrimental to your ACTUAL present and future outcomes.
Really nice kit. Of all the people I know in my entire life I do not know one single person who has any clue as to how to make a survival kit so a premade kit is good fr 95% of the population. This is not an expensive kit considering the amount of time it takes to gain the knowledge as to what you need, then to go and individually source all the components and the time needed plus paying shipping sometimes. Many years ago I wanted to make a small first aid kit to carry around with me but if you want a few bandages or nitrile gloves you have to buy the entire box so in the end I ended up with a huge first aid kit that cost me quite a bit of money. You don't need Benchmade or Leatherman for a one time survival kit
I really enjoyed this kit. I definitely liked that you had more than enough room to add your own items without any issues at all. One thing you forget in mentioning to folks regarding complaints about price is that youre also paying for someone to think this thing out for you, think of items, layout, design, comparing price and quality, etc.
I think this is a great kit that honestly would be good on its own without any additional items. That said, most will likely add a few things of their own. Light weight enough that most small women or children could carry as well.
Eric, I think it's great that you link to the product site of what you are reviewing. So many creators forget to do this, and it's so annoying when I want to see other products. Your attention to detail is much appreciated.
You should make a 3 day video of just using a survival kit in the wilderness. And have them blindfold you or something and take you into the woods. Although they would have to know where to find you later.
What’s funny is I sell Buck knives at my job and KNEW what knife you were using just from the sound it made opening haha
Do tell.
What would that knife be?
I’m back to give another Ty on the great review of this kit. I bought it a while back and have added/updated many items. I love the pouches and bag itself. There is a more room to add items than one would think. Always a good idea to add things to personalize it to your needs. I bought the version 1 on sale for $200 which was a great deal imho..especially where I had planned to tweak it to my needs.
Also for smaller framed people who may have difficulty with carrying the bag on their back I suggest a folding luggage carrier with wheels so they can wheel the bag behind them like a carry on bag if they are on terrain that would allow it like cement or packed earth ect
The one I bought cost $35 on Amazon and the brand is “mount it” and folds down to next to nothing and very light. It works very well with the rino pack. And you can wear it like a backpack when necessary as well.
The pack bags inside have side cover attachment from the main to the top flap. These are another premium feature, keeps stuff from falling out the side. I like your adds, well thought out especially the whiskey. One thing I have thought of when you review these premade bags with internal water bottles is to put a note on the flap to fill that bottle before using. If you are in a hurry and stressed due to events it would be really easy to forget that.
Good idea!
I am surprised it didnt come with a steel cup. I guess they dont expect you to be boiling water since they include the water filter. Or they expect you will use the bottle. But I really like the versatility a cup adds. Your additions were very good. Thanks for buying this and reviewing it for us.
The stainless water bottle is single wall. That's your boiling vessel. Either way, add a scouring pad to fit in the bottom of one of the Sierra cups to clean whatever you boil water in and cut down on rattling. Adding a cotton bandana to the top cup would also be a good idea. Since there have been more than a few squeeze bags rupture with the mini filters, putting two extra in as well.
I really like this kit, especially with all the items in their own compartments and labeled.
(edited due to the 2 sizes of gloves. This kit appears better than most. The following is a general summary after 2 years watching, and enjoying, Kitbash Survival)
5 reasons why regardless of price there is no such thing as an outstanding store bought survival kit or bug out bag:
1. Quality survival gear is produced in batches. There aren’t enough units manufactured for kit builders to purchase at wholesale or large group breaks.
2. Retail purchasers all approach their purchase with the same mentality. If the cumulative total of the contents are in excess of retail price points or at break-even they turn on youtube, pick through the kit and declare it poor value “cuz I could build this cheaper” (Kitbash excluded, of course)
3. If the builder/seller of quality survival kits offers refunds the purchasers (see 2 above) invariably “forget” to include the Swiss Army knife, MSR water filter or Leatherman upon returning w/ demand for a refund of a great, non-defective kit.
4. Quality survival gear is designed to never fail. It’s LIFESAVING gear. From fabrics to blade steels to tiny hardware quality costs. No one who’s experienced real survival chooses “econo” options.
5. Those whose outdoor/dangerous pursuits level-experience lends appreciation for a high quality of gear, almost invariably want to build their own kit, customized to their needs precisely.
Thousands have tried to sell quality kits.
Few succeed. Esse is the only company who comes close outside of professional level gear. For multiple reviews of $1500 (and up) survival kits you folks might try Crazy Russian Hacker/Taras Kull. He sometimes reviews $2k or $3k survival kits. And some bespoke kits do offer name brand quality. But they’re all well over $1000 (usually $1500 minimum)
Cool video- THANKS! I know people give you shizz about having a tourniquet, so good job on adding one... BUT, I'm gonna give you shizz about the tourniquet location. I would recommend you put the SWAT-T in that little pocket on the outside of the bag. In massive bleeding injuries, seconds count and it might take a few to get that SWAT-T out of the first aid pouch inside the bag.
GREAT VIDEO SIR, keep em coming. 👍👍👍
Just an FYI for anyone who is interested, Rhino has these packs on sale for $299 before shipping and taxes. So you can save quite a bit of money if you purchase it now. I think it's part of their Black Friday sale!
Looks like I'm too late to seeing this :( . I wonder if they'll do an end of year or January sale
How are backpacks like this called ? I like the compartments part of it but there is no way I can( nor want to ) pay €299 euro or dollar for a backpack i like to use for how it is not for the products inside.
I really love the way the compartments work but i like to have some choice😁 if you could help a bit with how it's named i can search for it myself as normal molly backpacks are meh for me and i want to make multiple ones so all my family has at least one in house.
@@NL-Chaos rhino is selling the packs just by them selves right now for $170
Like you said I love making my own but I completely enjoy watching these unboxing video's of these kit's for the idea's of item's I may not have in a kit if there are any. But all in all I do also just enjoy watching as I won't buy one for myself,but for those again like you mentioned that don't wanna build a kit I feel these are good options with just usually needing small additions added to them.
Good call adding water tablets and water bag, a cup, victorinox, garbage bag, and saw. I few years ago I made my own bag.
Far better ready made pack than Ive seen before. If I didn't already have better slowly put together over years I might even buy one.
Good to see what a pre-made kit has to compare against what I keep on hand. I like how the bag opens up like a suitcase so you can find everything easily. What I keep on hand that is different are the chemical cooling packs, electrolytes, and a very small hand fan, kinda necessary for most of the year down here in the gulf coast for heat exhaustion. Rarely do we need heat packs. I personally like the inspect repellant wipes vs. other forms. You can put them in individual bags if you have a food bad sealer system to keep them moist. If you are in an area with plenty of water, a portable bidet is a game changer. Add poop trowel and your set! For women, there are silver infused pee rags that are re-usable.
Thank you the dive in. I have many years experience as an X Ambulance Person. so my first aid kit is above Normal. it took me a long time to bring it up to my standards, and with regard to a torniquet, were talking Blood loss that effects life. Lern how to use one, but we need Blood to function. And i Live in the UK, so Mobile phones, and calling for help usualy does the trick. i have my own idear for a survival kit beyond just first aid. to be sure ive used good quality brands, and have even got my family kits. Thanks again, PEACE
It’s also a convenience that’s why they can charge more cause a lot of people don’t know what to look for so this is handy for them
Since it is a rig for 2 people, I would add another Alum water bottle on the outside. Plus a light but strong water bladder. Some food and treats would be good two. Some candy/chocolate, beef jerky, and a small pouch of rice. Plenty of attachment places on the outside, so no dramas. If it is a SHTF situation, moral is important. A feed and a brew of coffee, and a few boiled sweets can help put you in a positive frame of mind while you sit back and plan, if you have opportunity to do so.
Well done Eric. Two small additions would be coffee filters and tea light candles.
Surprised he didn't add those.
instant coffee and electrolyte tabs
That's a nice kit. It definitely needed better fire making stuff. You made some great additions to the kit. It's pricey but I like how it is packaged and it looks like it is pretty good quality.
Thanks 👍
I liked this much more than the Uncharted Supply one you reviewed. If I had to evacuate and go to a shelter or something, I would be happy to have this. It is good enough quality to give me some comfort and peace of mind. Everything is nice and organized, and the kit covers lots of areas. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together for us.
you don't need to justify the price. i'm the most critical person on earth and on a fixed budget and I think this is the most comprehensive, well thought out bag I've ever seen.
One of the best put together kits I’ve seen so far. That and the Esee I think are my favorites
it makes totally sense in a overland 4x4 vehicle
I like this pack more than most that I've seen. I don't think I saw any sort of lip balm in the first aid section. If you add one I recommend the product that Vasoline produces. It is actual petroleum jelly in a squeeze tube, similar to a toothpaste tube, that has a domed top with a tiny hole in it. You squeeze a little out and then rub the rounded end around on your lips. The jelly is just like what you'd find in a jar and that makes it easier to smear into some cotton as a fire starter or to rub it on some other place on your skin. The best feature is that it's in a leak proof container. Unlike Chapstik, it won't run all over your kit if it melts.
Was ready to scoff at this pack, but the further you got in, the more impressed I was. I'm kinda tempted to get the backpack myself.
Someone who complained that it isn't a name brand. That is someone who has never been in the position to have to try and survive with nothing. Name brand or not. Anything is better than nothing. My father was a drunk. Mother left. When I hit 18 in the last year of high school. We ended up in fight. I said no more. He said you don't like the way I run your life get out. So I left. In November. Cold about 3 ft of snow. No where to go. This was in 72. I had 20 dollars in my pocket. Went to the store. Got the basic to survive. Walked about 20 miles up on the mountain. Didn't care what brand I had. Made my camp and lived there for a little over a year. Loved it.
Love the layout of this bag. Over the past 2 years I have been buying supplies but didn’t really have a bag to properly organize everything like this bag. So I just purchased the empty bag based on this review. Looks like I’ll be able to finally put everything in its place and be better organized for a grab and go situation. Great video.
This one I liked a lot! I thought the kit was well thought out and your additions were spot on. Thanks for sharing
Dont spend so much time on the haters.. do the reviews thats what the people like.. great videos
Excellent review. This kit is expensive but,very well designed and put together. Every thing inside is very good quality items. If I didn’t like putting my own kits together,I would be inclined to purchase it. I will use your video to possibly build my own. Thank you for the in-depth review. I love the way you break down the entire kit. That is very helpful. Thanks for your efforts.
that radio in the kit has been in production for over 20 years. i got one for christ back in 2003 made by Eton
This is definitely one of the beat pre assembled kits and id say its worth the money
Awesome kit . Agree don't think I'll spend 400.00 dollars on it but good quality stuff it seems. Nice job.
I always love the reviews. It's great to be able to buy just the bag and fill it with your own stuff. I live in the UK and a lot of times this stuff just isn't available for a decent price, if at all!
I think it’s a good value, but it’s not always cheaper to do it yourself. For one, their compartments are custom sized and made. For two, if you buy 1 product for 100 dollars, a company may be able to buy 1000 for 90 each. Add all the savings up and they may be able to give it to you for the SAME price that you could have made it. The difference would be that you didn’t have to make it and everything would be custom fitted and likely fit nicer.
I was wondering, have you thought about doing a top 10 video of the kits you've reviewed so far? Your opinion based on price, features, with maybe an honorable mention category, etc? That would be really helpful and interesting!
Yes I have
For an off the shelf kit it's not bad, I'm glad you added the folding saw, but I think any first aid kit should have a couple of chest seals in it as wall as the tourniquet. I know in a pinch you can use a piece of plastic bag, but they take up very little room and are adhesive so you don't have to worry about securing them.
I think a self contained trauma kit would probably be a separate piece to this, as that is something you would want quicker access to. Then you can add the full trauma kit, instead of having to choose what you think you can fit, or hope will be more needed.
I really have no critiques of this kit. It is darn good. I don't think you need to carry around a cold compress, I think an Israeli bandage in its place would be more useful. And I also would put a tourniquet in there, but you are correct, you need to know how to use them. A second 24 Oz. SS water bottle on the outside might also be useful. Or move that 24 Oz. bottle to the outside and put a 32 Oz. Nalgene inside.
I feel there are thousands of emergencies I will encounter in life that don’t require a tourniquet. It’s a bonus skill imho
@@animula6908 But when you need it and don't have it, things are bad... I mean, you can fashion one out of a lot of things, but that requires MORE skill, not less.
Nice kit and great review. My one addition would be some sort of bag or cinch string collapsing pack for the second person to carry gear. Cheers!
All i would add is maybe two sets of cutlery’s or those fork spoon knife combos and two bowls or tins for cooking and eating, some salt and if there is any room left two freesedryed meals. And all of those apart from salt i could live without. Great kit and great kitbash.
I think it's a great put together survival kit for the money, great job Rino.
WOW! Thank you so much for this fantastic, thorough review and for sharing the extras you added. I have been so overwhelmed by this process, and it helped so much to have your insider information! I wish I had come across your video first - it would have save me a lot of time (and some money as I have already purchased a couple of things I could have skipped). I found your video in an Amazon review from Austin Crool about the Uncharted version of this pack. So, thanks to him as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
One of the few pre-made kits I can respect.
I'd add Hemostatic gauze.
I’m glad you did the camp trail cups. I would have added water purification tablets and bullion with ziplock bags to the inside of the water bottle
This is actually a good base kit to start from if your beginning and not gung ho disaster preparedness. Get the kit and as your able too, swap out upgrades but keep the swapped items as a back up bag kit.
Thanks for the videos and effort to make them!
Backup, everything!
What did you mean with, bullion? The one for cooking or is it something else?
@@Anxiou5Panda yes, the broth is good for hydration as it gives electrolytes. Also, if you find wild onions and other edible vegetables it gives a heartier soup which is always good for personal morale.
@@thediscombobulationzonecov6972 Thank you for the information. I apprecaite it!
I personally prefer the seventy 2 pro from uncharted cuz having the opportunity to use the dry bag by itself as an additional bag to carry extra stuff or water or as a flotation device is something i value. But both bags are great premade kits !
OK, so I'll be different.
That's a good buy. I like the additions you made, but one glaringly obvious discrepancy is the lack of a dedicated signal mirror.
You could improvise using the compass, but that can be problematic.
On a side note: I would make the brew kit somewhat bigger. As much tea, coffee, coffee, sugar, bullion cubes etc (unless your diabetic) as possible. Something like the British RAF kit.
If you somewhere cold, hot drinks are an excellent way of staving off hypothermia.
I had never heard of Rino, but will be buying one after watching your review. well done. really like the organized lay out. and the additional room.
Very good pack. One Question: Can the knife be attached to the shoulder straps? When not I would miss a loop for the belt. Three things I would add: 1. A jute bag for foraging, looting or your dirty clothes. 2. A bottle holder for the belt or the shoulder straps. Same reason as the knife, you don´t want to open the bag everytime you need to drink or in an emergency when you need the knife. 3. Clean underwear. 3 days in my clothes are okay but clean boxers would be nice.
I'm sure it can be attached with a right accessories
I think this is a very good off the shelf 2 person pack. I always like to guess what is going to be added. I'm glad you kept your girlfriend in mind. A lot of these 'survival' pack videos forget and also too tampons are great for a bloody nose and pads are good as compress pads, as well as tinder. Multi use items right? But like you said add what you would need.
The first thing I thought about was the water bottle really being wasted space. They always claim that your gear should have more than one usage / purpose. What could you put in the water bottle itself? The very first thing that came to mind was using the water bottle itself for storage of items that really needed to be protected from the elements. The key types are to protect from water, heat, and cold damages. One of the other key uses would be other ways of purifying water. I would recommend including something for safety that you could use to move the bottle around in the fire. Some type of locking pliers comes to mind. Add an additional top you can use to convert the bottle into something that could be used to create charred materials. Adding any other type of kit to it that’s going to enhance water safety. I would suggest that you consider adding one big tall cup that you could nest the water bottle into. One extra way of being able to bring water to a boil. Plus it means that you have twice the volume of safe drinking water in a pinch. Plus you could use it for cooking too if need be to help keep questionable foods safe for eating. You also could store extras in it to give your water more value such as powdered Gatorade. Anything you can think of to help keep your electrolyte balances up. Any extra fire starting aids that really need better protection. Lastly you could fill the big tall cup with small rocks and get it really cranking over the fire before you go to sleep. Hot rocking it to the extreme and beyond.
Metal bottle is good for water storage, utility storage, or anything that needs to be kept in dry place.
You can use it for cooking and boiling water( in case you have no filter of purification tabs)
Such bottle is a must
And if you really want a really big emergency storage cache only you know about it can be a real life saver. Sure beats hiding a spare house key under a fake rock. In the case of anything like a home invasion. It could be a emergency supply dump. But don’t make just one. Bury one each place you have quick access to in a pinch. I got my inspiration from all of those stories of Japanese soldiers stranded on islands for years after the war was over. They survived years and years by having multiple supply dumps and bug out locations already prepared. If one supply dump or shelter location got discovered. They are ready. Had multiple other locations to bug out to.
The 2-person companion kit looks rather comprehensive and considering the contents and the contruction of the bag(s), it's a descent price.
Are instructions included for the uneducated?
I like the items you added,, here are my thoughts:
For shelter, I would add 2 drum liners bags.
90-degree spine on the knife?
Only one water bottle for a 2 person kit (single wall)?
Flashlight should be able to use regular batteries as well instead of only rechargeable batteries; especially since the headlamp uses AAA batteries.
Looks like a Sawyer mini water filter.
First aid/boo-boo kit looks good.
Did you know that backpackers use toothpaste tablets instead of regular tooth paste, I started including them in my kits.
+1 for toothpaste tablets - this was my one admittedly tiny complaint of the video. I actually use these things daily (sustainable and more natural than the tube stuff).
And I think because this would be primarily a vehicle kit for me, I would prefer to have some sort of shovel - obviously a luxury, and comparatively heavy...but I'd find a way to strap it on.
For this pack it looks like they used the production line of several higher end brands in China to create a rebranded kit. The knife and multitool seem to come from Fiskars (they have a Chinese line for their lower end but still quality brands like Gerber), matches from UCO and the water bottle from Nordic or a similar company.
I like this one when it is on sale i would definitely consider it as a starter kit for the children now they are getting older.
i noticed the note pad had lined,graph,and blank paper. very cool
In my bag i keep a spare phone the Nokia 2660 Flip, for one simple reason it has a standby time of 24 days add acouple spare 1450 mAh batteries and you are golden. To keep my phone/lights etc running i have a anker powerport 21W solar panel and an anker battery bank, yeah i like anker. I have a hand crank radio that can be used to charge devices but it sucks and takes alot of effort and sore arms. Not keen on having an internal water bottle and prefer to keep mine and a FAK's attached to outside of my pack with molle velcro panel for quick easy access, but to each his or her own.
I would add more tampons missus makes me carry a whole box of them in a ziploc bag, i suggest you ask the woman in your life how many she would need for several day then at least double it.
Always enjoy these video's always a chance there will be some useful or interesting ideas in the video or comments. Take care God bless one and all.
Well done - nice review. You are making some extremely valid points. I used to teach wilderness survival/fitness in the early to mid 2000’s before getting hammered with Lyme and then most recently, lymphoma.
Something like this would be great to give to my daughter and her fiancée. Plus, it gives me some latitude to add items to the pack (maps, blood stoppers, etc.
I think no matter what you do, people are going to complain or nitpick about something. I had students showing up for a weekend class with 72-hour kits they bought at Costco.
As funny as it was, I never did, or allowed others to embarrass them. It was also a great teaching moment for everyone.
Great review.
While I made my own, survival, urban, medical bag which is nearly identical to this one its twice the size. I used the VETO tool bag back pack, OMG it's indestructible:) and enough materials to survive for two months with luxuries! I was also, looking at a military bag which completely looks like this bag demonstrated just three times larger. This bag makes a great boaters life raft bag with a few minor things added!
Thanks! That was really interesting and gave me some additional ideas for my own kit. Most of your additions I would add, too. I also love the Victorinox huntsman and use the BAHCO Lapplander saw, and these towel tablets are ingenious. As I live in an area where tics are common, I would definitely add a tic remover. I always carry one in my EDC. I would not add whiskey, though. For one, I prefer a clear head in a dire situation, and second, despite the subjective feeling that it warms you up, alcohol actually cools your body down. But everyone has their own comfort needs. For my comfort, I would add some lightweight dehydrated food, a bar of chocolate, and an additional bottle of water. I can easily carry a back bag of 12 kg for a long time, and as this bag is for two, you can even take turns. Very doable.
It doesn't matter what equipment you have. The important thing is that you use it so you know how it works. Have you practiced your equipment?
This one actually *does* seem to be one of the better "overpriced," pre-fab kits that I have seen in the last few years.
Props for the extras that you "bashed" into it. The saw was key, no matter the brand.
Of course I make my own OSB. I'm 58, and living in a tsunami zone of the PNW. The sh...tuff I've acquired over the years, is worth way more than the asking price for this "cassette," and I have spent less.
However, this is a frontrunner for the younger Gens, as far as bang for your buck, if you didn't grow up like me, and have the extra time to shop around.
If you live in a deeply urban environment, add a water key ... which *could* give you access to public/commercial building spigots, if the water is still flowing through pipes.
I'd have to give props to the different sizes of gloves, too. Just like I can appreciate that the hand-cranked radio can charge one of the other flashlights, but the headlamp will take the regular AAA's ... versatile, that is. ✌🏼
Great point on the different fuel source options for the electronics. Sometimes you'd rather just instantly have your gadget working, rather than await recharge. A time for everything.
I like this videos very much, and i like survival stuff a lot, so this is very relaxing after a hard day. . :) Thank you!
One thing you left out
You should have a set
Of Pace beads withp with your compass
I suggest instead of whisky to get some vodka to also use as rubbing alcohol
This is absolutely great as a kit. Making my own certainly has benefits but this will definetly get someone out of a sticky situation of need be.
Batteries included- nice job. Thats maybe the best flashlight Ive seen him take out of a kit.
Fun fact: the green zip ties are reusable.
You should add copies of your important papers, like ID and insurances
Never forget the nail clipper 🔥🔥🔥😜✌️🍀🍀🍀
(Clip on?) Sunglasses (2) Ground cover (Fold flat into the backpack and replace modular bags) Plastic ponchos (raingear_ Outside pocket) Small folding saw (You may not be building cabins, but cutting firewood is easier.) 2 pairs of long leather bootlaces (Conserve cordage and zip ties) Wire saw. Altoids tins can help you pack in smaller items Survival cards (Education pass time, If you have to sit for a while, might as well learn something :)
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For once, it seems like a really good premade bag, would've been great gift idea for those who already have everything. :)
It seems like this is the Companion V2 (379,95€), they seem to be selling some of the V1 for a pretty decent price of 236,95€ as well.
One thing I notice most preppers seem to forget and companies like Ryno and Uncharted forget is to add a small sharpening Stone to help keep the knife working
Fair point. I think the mindset might be that for something that’s built for 72 hours you likely won’t need to resharpen the knife.
@@KitbashedSurvival Even in that type of scénario I would have a sharpener for emergency
Sure this pack lacks a few things.. but for what you get it looks pretty damn good.. I love the bag and pouches.
Nice review 👍
I really enjoyed your video, great job, well done. Nice touch with the folding saw to help in cutting firewood. I would have added a small but rugged sewing kit, a small signal mirror and peroxide in a small plastic bottle to help clean and disinfect wounds. Tampons are always a great idea as they can be used to plug bullet holes believe it or not. I was going to say add a large trash bag so you can have a clean place to put your items when you pull them out on the ground. This is a really well made well thought out emergency kit to just toss in the trunk or the back of the truck, just in case.
A handy source of good bags are medical suppliers. Paramedic type bags come with lots of built in pouches and are reasonably priced.
From a fellow Georgian 🍑 I thought this was a brilliant review. The additions was very thought out especially due to space allowances.
Thanks Tammy
I bet those Zip ties being in the navigation bag is a hint that they could be used as trail markers.
For 170, it's alright. Been prepping for about 5 years. I got more in a smaller bag
It's a well thought survival kit and actually I like it. I think they should put the stainless cups.
I like it!
I like your additions also!
As you were closing the bag over,
I thought that a good quality emergency tarp,
could lay flat in the middle.
I’m glade that you put in the Victorinox,
maybe a Mora could fit in there too!
Keep 100 feet of decent rope on the outside.
There you have my two cents worth!
Keep smiling!
I recently realized that I have only once seen T.P. in a survival kit. even if you dont need it for the usual purpose (which wouldn't be surprising w/o much liquids/food going in) you can alway use it to help start fires, stop Minor bleeding.
What i am missing are (updateable) maintenance notes on the pouches with best before dates for batteries or meds as well as dates when rechargeables where checked and should be checked next.
Honestly it's pretty cool for an off the shelf kit. Though it definitely makes me feel better about what I put together myself as a system. The radio flashlight battery bank is a good idea though so I'm going to pick one of those up.
This is a very well designed kit. I really like that many of the items have overlap with others so that there are fewer single points of failure. Two different types of flashlights is incredibly useful. The radio is a disappointment and so is the 'tent', but those are really the only things that they included that aren't solid. It often seems to me that you are gilding the lily when you 'augment' kits, but in this case I agree with most of your choices and think you missed a few items:
honey packets - instant energy and also useful for larger burns
fresnel lens - extra fire starter and useful for first aid and reading
signal mirror - also useful for hygiene and first aid
pacing beads - does one thing but it's pretty important
fold flat nail clipper - nothing else in the kit can handle this task as well
ditch the 'tent' and replace with a decent camping tarp
I would agree about the best off the shelf survival kit ive seen so far, at least this one actually gives you a chance and isn't just cheap junk.
Some times you can't build it yourself for less. They buy in quantity. Especially small items. You might have by a pack of 100 even though you only need 4 of something. First aid kits tend to be like this. Plus, if you are not trying to duplicate a specific kit, you could forget a basic item that you really need.
Usually trying to do it yourself you either end up upgrading everything to the hilt and cost yourself a fortune or you try to save on everything and end up with even junkier junk. I think these kits are very practical for people who aren’t risktakers but just want to take a sensible precaution. I mean, I watch sometimes, but my most likely location in emergency is at home, where I have flashlights and knives etc already.
Very well organized. Good kit. I always watch the whole vid but love u adding the choters to the vid
Hi Eric! Great review and video! Well done! Your additions were, as usual, spot on! Thanks! In my humble opinion, the Uncharted bag, which I purchased, appears superior to the RINO bag. However, I think the pouches and contents in the RINO bag appear higher in quality to me. Perhaps a merger of RINO and Uncharted supply might work out? I made extensive changes to my Uncharted kit and would do the same if I purchased the RINO kit. That being said, as I have said in past comments, I enjoy watching Kitbashed reviews Eric because I learn so much from them and utilize what I have learned developing and personalizing my own kits. I look forward to future videos and can’t wait to see what’s next! Thanks again Eric! Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎄🎅🏼🥂🎉
Only complaint I would have in the first 2 minutes of the video is the second complaint, that price makes me need a survival kit for hearing that price for my heart! :D But these days, that's true for everything we buy it seems LOL.
The knife is perfectly balanced...like all things should be....Thanos would approve.
Very informative review and nice commentary; Thank You.
Pity 95% of the products like pre-made kits does not get shipped or sold in south africa and if it does its nearly double the price. Been watching your channel for a few years and learned alot.
Oooh how I was missing your videos!
So glad you uploaded one again!
Thank you very much!
my good man, would recommend packing 7 tampons at least XD generally a period that comes once a month won't last all 7 days but 7 tampons can keep the lady happy for at least 2 months on the medium flow days or one good month for heavy flow days :>
The flashlight also has the defensive pummel at the end of the light, that it why it is wavy at the end, to concentrate the energy of the blow to a smaller surface, resulting in more damage.
Awesome review, cool kit!! I am slowly making my own. When I have some extra money I buy a little here and there. Always love your videos and O Scale train ones too. Keep up the good work
I do the same. I pick up an additional item each time at Walmart, Target, or Dollar Tree. In the US that is.