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This guys military background is just so obvious, he really is an incredibly effective teacher/instructor. Direct, no fluff, no filler, just the info you need. One of my favourite non-UK bushcraft/outdoor skills channels.
unfortunately he is not so good at English. Andrew may kick my ass but he cant outspeak me. he still says hear thhhh , when it is HAR th. I| can cap on grunts speaking ability all day, but not their survivability. I'm just a regular guy but I bet I could show him at least one thing. edit: at least five survivalists say CHAMWHA, when it is shammy. I'm not proud, but I am educated.
Great video! 2:45 it's important to realize that while the melting point of polyester is 200 C or higher, polyester is sensitive to hot water above 60 C. Since boiling water can require 100 C at sea level, using a polyester poncho for rock boil or fire boil will release carboxyl groups into the water, esp above 80 C. The reaction is known as hydrolysis. Add the alkalinity from wood ashes and the process accelerates. First effect is to dramatically reduce the water resistance of the fabric, so poncho will have limited life, esp for rock boils. Ponchos that smell like vinegar or funk are undergoing hydrolysis and producing carboxylic acids and salts. Ethylene glycol is also produced but is odorless. It does render a sweet taste and if the water tastes sweet, it is toxic.
Thanks for that information, but in a survival situation dehydration will kill you long before the toxins will. Just eat some charcoal that will clear the toxins out.
@@peterbogart4531 the only effective way I know of removing trace ethylene glycol (and other organic materials) from water is with vacuum-boosted distillation. That's only convenient if you have apparatus on your vessel, lab, or workshop, and know how to operate it ... Not saying it's the only way, just the way I'm familiar with.
I love that Alpha tent. Haven't seen that in years. Thanks for bringing it back to life. Small diameter sticks, green of coarse, can be used if you don't have the tent poles. I recently made one out of a 8ftx10ft tarp ( camouflage of coarse ) , used 1/3 of the tarp for the floor and the rest to make the alpha tent, worked really well.
@tjmatthews7474 yep I may even have an old video with that on it. I made it with a Walmart backpacking tarp, but it worked, but it's blue, not very stealth. The Major had it going on. Love this out of a Poncho! Doesn't he?
Haven't seen this Alpha tent before! Definitely going to try it! The only add-on to it would be to add cordage from each opposite corner after the poles have been inserted to make the dome shape, then the added cordage would be on the ground underneath you so that if a wind picks up it doesn't just fly off you. And with a couple of HD trash bags (filled with debris) under you, it should be a fairly dry bed! Thank you for this info, Ranger! Semper Fi!
As A full time traveler with a 20 liter backpack to accommodate my lifestyle. I have a turkish military poncho that is my shelter. Lots of ways to manipulate this piece of gear. Thanks for the extreme use benefits instructions. At the moment living on the Ionian Sea!!!
Outstanding video I find the older ponchos are better than the new ones. The one I was issued from the 80's just seam to hold up better than the new one I bought.
@@chrismoore600 If it has an actual NSN number then it most likely is real. Lots of deceptive marketing online from companies called "USGI industries" or similar will sell Chinese ponchos for a premium price and they all suck balls. Some of the surplus gear can also be lesser quality based on the contractor that built it.
This video made me a little nostalgic. Reminded of my jungle training at JOTC in Ft. Sherman Panama with the 7th Special Forces group. You always put out good info and refreshes my mind . GREAT JOB SOLDIER!
Once again, you have taken what other youtubers would take ten separate 15-minute video to say and condensed it into a single 17-minute masterclass. God bless you sir.
Got a Helikon poncho a couple years back and I haven't looked back yet. Kept me dry on hikes, acted as a hammock fly during storms, and I've used the float method for my gear, but unlike you being on RUclips, i was alone in the woods so I stripped down to my skivvies.
Thanks instructor drew, very useful intel. I see you've changed your profile pic. Can you hook us up with another Military Survival Skill soon? Or a Military Kit. Maybe a Military Survival Knife Skills. Oh, and i wanna thank you. For everything you do for us, all your videos, your instructions, your tips, your tricks, your skills, your bushcraft, your experience and your efforts. I'll be happy to see you again as soon as you can man. Thanks.
Absolutely outstanding.... I'm ex army, and the poncho was one of our most important and most carried pieces of kit, but some of these ways to use a poncho i never would have considered
I'm not a professional but I been reading books , I be seeing videos and I got my survival book bag ready for anything, thanks for the videos it really helps us a lot
Great advice, to collect and keep a couple extra tent poles. Especially if you can collect them from an older tent, or maybe Sun shade, One that might be ripped or worn out... But whose poles remain functional. Great advice.
Awesome video! The only additional point that I believe would be important is to not grab rocks by a water source. Any internal moisture can and will cause them to explode possibly leading to injuries.
I will say, having this audio behind your teaching is a lot better than the on-the-spot recording. In some ways it had it's charm, but you also ran the risk of A) lost audio from the field, B) Audio distortion or intermingling audio from a later edit or C) Simply wind and other conditions rendering the audio less-than satisfactory. Another great video, and I am glad to see you taking your channel to new heights.
Love your content. I'm adding a comment bc I know it helps with your algorithm. Something cool to see would be a video like this on the zillion uses of the drum liner.
In the 60s the army called it an Australian Poncho Raft. Nomenclature changes with the culture. This may have come from "The 10 Bushcraft Books" by Richard Graves. Mr. Graves was formerly the commanding officer of the Australian Jungle Survival & Rescue Detachment on active service with the USAAF (United States Army Air Force).
Im pretty sure we all want to have this... Its time for your own Survival and fieldcraft book (with an extra DVD of Trap making) And not only in the US and Canada...Europe is waiting too for your book Greetings from Vienna Austria ✌️
Another classic! What if you don't have a poncho or trash bag....I learned as a teenager in a Red Cross JLS class that you can use your pants as a flotation device. The pants are wet and you are in the water; knot both legs, zip the fly, balloon the pants as you close up the belt. Place your arms around the legs and head near the crotch, and then you can float or frog kick to shore. When the air leaks then repeat. Good stuff from boy's camp.
I have heard of that. But try ballooning the pants over your head in the air while you’re struggling in the water. I do not see that happening without drowning.
I can see your point in keeping your clothes on while crossing a water obstacle. You wouldn't want a large mouth bass cruising along thinking he has just come across the mother of all worms. Besides, I imagine if you got ambushed on the other side you would warm up and somewhat dry your clothes rather rapidly. All these skills are very, very handy and presented in an easy to undertand manner. Always enjoy your videos. 👍 🇺🇲
This is one of the best if not the best survival channels on RUclips. My friends don't realize the wealth of information they can acquire watching RUclips. By the way I'm sure the gals would love to see you naked going across the river but I think us guys can spare that situation, no offense but you know what I mean.
Superb Sir! Lots of work on your part. Excellent creativity, instruction and interesting/enjoyable to boot. You are one in a million. Thank you for your Sunday vids!
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Man, the contents of a book condensed down to a less than seventeen (17) minute video. Top shelf content.
I agree, but i still expect a book made by him. I certainly would buy it.
@@TND_Bushcrafthonestly, all those tips and tricks would be cool to have in a shtf situation
This guys military background is just so obvious, he really is an incredibly effective teacher/instructor. Direct, no fluff, no filler, just the info you need.
One of my favourite non-UK bushcraft/outdoor skills channels.
unfortunately he is not so good at English. Andrew may kick my ass but he cant outspeak me. he still says hear thhhh , when it is HAR th. I| can cap on grunts speaking ability all day, but not their survivability. I'm just a regular guy but I bet I could show him at least one thing.
edit: at least five survivalists say CHAMWHA, when it is shammy. I'm not proud, but I am educated.
Top notch for sure.
Just curious, who are your fave UK channels?
@kkschumann Bruce Lee! Always my favorite!
Great video!
2:45 it's important to realize that while the melting point of polyester is 200 C or higher, polyester is sensitive to hot water above 60 C. Since boiling water can require 100 C at sea level, using a polyester poncho for rock boil or fire boil will release carboxyl groups into the water, esp above 80 C. The reaction is known as hydrolysis. Add the alkalinity from wood ashes and the process accelerates. First effect is to dramatically reduce the water resistance of the fabric, so poncho will have limited life, esp for rock boils. Ponchos that smell like vinegar or funk are undergoing hydrolysis and producing carboxylic acids and salts. Ethylene glycol is also produced but is odorless. It does render a sweet taste and if the water tastes sweet, it is toxic.
Thanks for that information, but in a survival situation dehydration will kill you long before the toxins will.
Just eat some charcoal that will clear the toxins out.
That is a handy bit of information. Thanks.
Ethylene glycol is a main chemical in radiator coolant. 🤢
Any convenient way to remover the ethylene glycol? Sounds like antifreeze? The sweetness test is important to remember.
@@peterbogart4531 the only effective way I know of removing trace ethylene glycol (and other organic materials) from water is with vacuum-boosted distillation. That's only convenient if you have apparatus on your vessel, lab, or workshop, and know how to operate it ...
Not saying it's the only way, just the way I'm familiar with.
Some of the best direct , straight to the point, instruction.
I hope to see many more uses for poncho in the future. A poncho play list please. Love all that you do.
I love that Alpha tent. Haven't seen that in years. Thanks for bringing it back to life. Small diameter sticks, green of coarse, can be used if you don't have the tent poles.
I recently made one out of a 8ftx10ft tarp ( camouflage of coarse ) , used 1/3 of the tarp for the floor and the rest to make the alpha tent, worked really well.
I thought the same thing! That's the Alpha Tent!
@tjmatthews7474 yep I may even have an old video with that on it. I made it with a Walmart backpacking tarp, but it worked, but it's blue, not very stealth. The Major had it going on. Love this out of a Poncho! Doesn't he?
Haven't seen this Alpha tent before! Definitely going to try it! The only add-on to it would be to add cordage from each opposite corner after the poles have been inserted to make the dome shape, then the added cordage would be on the ground underneath you so that if a wind picks up it doesn't just fly off you. And with a couple of HD trash bags (filled with debris) under you, it should be a fairly dry bed! Thank you for this info, Ranger! Semper Fi!
@@MarilynStanglreally nice tip. Thank you!
@@MichaelSmith-ku7ki ku7ki de ku4zx 73
Keep the great training and knowledge coming.
Great stuff as always!
Heard it said that a poncho has umpteen uses. But never seen it demonstrated and so well. Great job Andrew 👍🏻👏
As A full time traveler with a 20 liter backpack to accommodate my lifestyle.
I have a turkish military poncho that is my shelter. Lots of ways to manipulate this piece of gear.
Thanks for the extreme use benefits instructions.
At the moment living on the Ionian Sea!!!
I read time traveller the first time lol
Again- awesome content and demonstration
Outstanding video I find the older ponchos are better than the new ones. The one I was issued from the 80's just seam to hold up better than the new one I bought.
The new one you bought is most likely a Chinese copy.
@@PewLand probably but I bought it at the PX on Bragg so who knows.
@@chrismoore600 If it has an actual NSN number then it most likely is real. Lots of deceptive marketing online from companies called "USGI industries" or similar will sell Chinese ponchos for a premium price and they all suck balls. Some of the surplus gear can also be lesser quality based on the contractor that built it.
Ok whatever I stand by my original post.
A USGI poncho is the most useful piece of gear you can have. I have several and one goes everywhere I do
Thanks for the video
I'm glad to see my must-have (most versatile) piece of gear getting so much love lately. 👍👍
Your great n Thank you for your service.
This video made me a little nostalgic. Reminded of my jungle training at JOTC in Ft. Sherman Panama with the 7th Special Forces group. You always put out good info and refreshes my mind . GREAT JOB SOLDIER!
Your demonstrations are outstanding
Best survival chanel out there 👍
This definitely meets the cool factor. Awesome!
Once again, you have taken what other youtubers would take ten separate 15-minute video to say and condensed it into a single 17-minute masterclass. God bless you sir.
Brillant military Pancho video Sir!
!Pancho Villa con Poncho{
Thank you as always, Andrew!!
Got a Helikon poncho a couple years back and I haven't looked back yet. Kept me dry on hikes, acted as a hammock fly during storms, and I've used the float method for my gear, but unlike you being on RUclips, i was alone in the woods so I stripped down to my skivvies.
He does not recommend stripping down to your skivvies to cross water obstacles.
@@JosephAllen-d2e I know, but thanks to my time in service I've spent too much time being cold, wet and miserable to do it on purpose anymore.
This is my favorite channel
Excellent class Andrew, thanks.
Rain ponchos are always recommended instead of rain gear. Great video to show people why a poncho is so versatile. Nicely done.
Hello from romulus Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure
Major Andrew another excellent video. Poncho origami at its best 👍🇺🇸
The idea of a plastic bag, backpack and poncho as a buoy, I thought it was incredible!
And it is also a great collector of drinking rainwater!!!
Andrew, your videos are always good, learning experiences. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless.
Awesome video, as always!
Great job demonstrating drown proofing! A lot of info and demonstration. Your videos are always very informative. Looking forward to the next one.
I have a large river to cross on the way home in a bad situation - now I have hope.
Sounds like you might live near the Columbia.
Can anyone tell me where can I find the best quality poncho in multicam?
Another great video where you explain so well what you can do in a vulnerable situation. Keep up the good work.
Thanks instructor drew, very useful intel. I see you've changed your profile pic. Can you hook us up with another Military Survival Skill soon? Or a Military Kit. Maybe a Military Survival Knife Skills.
Oh, and i wanna thank you.
For everything you do for us, all your videos, your instructions, your tips, your tricks, your skills, your bushcraft, your experience and your efforts. I'll be happy to see you again as soon as you can man. Thanks.
A poncho is a great piece of equipment
Awesome Job on video and showing all the different uses for the poncho.🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍
One of the best videos I have seen well done
Thank you Ranger! So great to come home from the city and then hear you explain the essentials in life.
Thank You for making this RUclips.
Thank You for Your Service.
Outstanding demonstrations of the poncho! Thanks Andrew, you always knock it out of the park!
Absolutely outstanding.... I'm ex army, and the poncho was one of our most important and most carried pieces of kit, but some of these ways to use a poncho i never would have considered
Absolutely superb video...this has totally convinced me to purchase more ponchos 👍
I'm not a professional but I been reading books , I be seeing videos and I got my survival book bag ready for anything, thanks for the videos it really helps us a lot
Great advice, to collect and keep a couple extra tent poles.
Especially if you can collect them from an older tent, or maybe Sun shade,
One that might be ripped or worn out... But whose poles remain functional.
Great advice.
Well done sir
Excellent channel to learn survival skills as well as bushcrafts. This is strongly recommended channel to follow.
Awesome video! The only additional point that I believe would be important is to not grab rocks by a water source. Any internal moisture can and will cause them to explode possibly leading to injuries.
One idea might be to care fully experiment from a distance. Not to start a wildfire, of course.
Great video. Keep up the great work. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.
Awesome as usual Andrew quality video thanks
These ponchos really are the best. Amazing video!
Outstanding as usual, Andrew.
I will say, having this audio behind your teaching is a lot better than the on-the-spot recording. In some ways it had it's charm, but you also ran the risk of A) lost audio from the field, B) Audio distortion or intermingling audio from a later edit or C) Simply wind and other conditions rendering the audio less-than satisfactory. Another great video, and I am glad to see you taking your channel to new heights.
THX for sharing. Good job. Go one. Greading from Germany ❤
Brilliant! Thank you, Andrew.
Hard core! Another excellent video. The brush raft was totally new to me.
Wow! Great stuff. You have accumulated some valuable knowledge through continuous training. Thanks for sharing it with us all!
first stage filter will help, before drinking that chocolate. Great Tips!
Much respect to you Major for teaching us how to adapt and overcome. Thank you for not whining and complaining about views like some RUclipsrs do.
Love your content. I'm adding a comment bc I know it helps with your algorithm. Something cool to see would be a video like this on the zillion uses of the drum liner.
Great video, I've said it before, I learn something new every time. Stay safe bro.🙏🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲
Outstanding video
Thank you for the great content for multiple uses for rain poncho, very cool!!!
I've been using my "cheap military grade" poncho today as a lean to shelter, awesome video 👌
Another excellent video! Some of those tips I haven't seen in years, but they still work for sure!
Excellent as always. Thank you.
Wow great info I never knew you could use a rain poncho for those kind of things. Great info and thanks for sharing… 👍
Great video.
Very cool and useful stuff.
Outstanding Training!
Never be without the poncho, Again.
And zip ties, 550 cord, webbing, shock cords...etc.
Thanks Andrew
Excellent and very informative channel (not JUST this video) can't help but share your work. Thank you for what you do!❤
Great video brother, brings back fond memories of when I was in. I really like you videos because you actully "do" them! Keep walking with our KING!!
Great updates Major. Cheers from Australia.
Your videos are always informative. I learn from or I am reminded of things from my Army training. Thank you
In the 60s the army called it an Australian Poncho Raft. Nomenclature changes with the culture.
This may have come from "The 10 Bushcraft Books" by Richard Graves. Mr. Graves was formerly the commanding officer
of the Australian Jungle Survival & Rescue Detachment on active service with the USAAF (United States Army Air Force).
Another great video Andrew!! Many thanks
Been looking through all your videos and I'm loving them brilliant 👌
Im pretty sure we all want to have this...
Its time for your own Survival and fieldcraft book (with an extra DVD of Trap making)
And not only in the US and Canada...Europe is waiting too for your book
Greetings from Vienna Austria ✌️
Great job as always Andrew!!!! Keep up the great content.
Yay for the return of the Alpha Tent! I've made many of those two-pole shelters with tarps and ponchos over the years.
Nice, Thanks Major
Another classic! What if you don't have a poncho or trash bag....I learned as a teenager in a Red Cross JLS class that you can use your pants as a flotation device. The pants are wet and you are in the water; knot both legs, zip the fly, balloon the pants as you close up the belt. Place your arms around the legs and head near the crotch, and then you can float or frog kick to shore. When the air leaks then repeat. Good stuff from boy's camp.
I have heard of that. But try ballooning the pants over your head in the air while you’re struggling in the water. I do not see that happening without drowning.
Good lessons. Thank you !
saving lives with videos and solid info! thank u!
Fella, you MUST write a book!!
Superb ! Thank you!
Neat stuff as always Col.
Excellent video Andrew, thanks for sharing, God bless brother !
Excellent as always.
👍
I can see your point in keeping your clothes on while crossing a water obstacle. You wouldn't want a large mouth bass cruising along thinking he has just come across the mother of all worms. Besides, I imagine if you got ambushed on the other side you would warm up and somewhat dry your clothes rather rapidly. All these skills are very, very handy and presented in an easy to undertand manner. Always enjoy your videos. 👍 🇺🇲
Awesome job! Clear and concise. Thank you for making the effort.
Fun video.
There are reusable zip ties. I can re-use the common ones with a knife or something pointy but there is a product that makes it easy
This is one of the best if not the best survival channels on RUclips. My friends don't realize the wealth of information they can acquire watching RUclips. By the way I'm sure the gals would love to see you naked going across the river but I think us guys can spare that situation, no offense but you know what I mean.
Superb Sir! Lots of work on your part. Excellent creativity, instruction and interesting/enjoyable to boot. You are one in a million. Thank you for your Sunday vids!
If I could double like this video I would for sure.
The Macgyver of bushcraft
Brilliant video.
Great video. Thanks