Jungle Kit - Watch this video if you're heading to the Trees!
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- An explanation of the considerations when preparing your kit for use in the jungle, based on my experience gained in jungles all over the world, from Southeast Asia, to Central America to Africa. The jungle is a harsh, unforgiving environment and your kit needs to be specifically tailored to the challenges you will face.
I explain what clothing to wear, kit carriage, water considerations, medical and general care, shelter and general tools.
I completed the British Army Jungle Warfare Instructor Course (JWIC) in 1997 and have used this kit in three Continents, including Brunei, the Philippines, Belize and Kenya.
Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
01:02 Considerations
03:25 Categories
04:00 Clothing
08:51 Kit Carriage
12:00 Water
14:30 Medical and Care
19:24 Shelter
22:45 General Tools
25:55 Conclusion
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I'm Indonesian and a lot of this is very good, especially the clothes one. If I had a dollar for everytime I see a tourist come here and go trekking in the jungle with shorts and a tank top...
Cheers mate
Where are you in Indo land ?
@@12dougreed wong baturajo
well said on jungle ops. watched a SEAL platoon, in the 80s jocked up like Arnie S from movie COmmando, BLACK vests, no shirts, lots of Arnie S camo paint on the skin, cross deck to the LHA then RIB with Bn Recon (who were properly kitted out to do a 7 day patrol in a central American jungle. when they came into the beach CP, guess who was in better shape.
This is an experienced, well trained warrior who is also a great instructor. I love his level of comfort living in the jungle. I have trained extensively in Central American jungles (US Army and NGO/humanitarian) but have also deployed to the Philipines post typhoon. I listened to your vast knowledge and I addressed and fine-tuned my gear. Lol…same Malay parang! We could spin some yarns! We’d argue. Well done. Subscribed!
Thanks Paul, appreciate it! 👍
You described our everyday climate here in SW Florida 😎
Yeah roger that mate!
Agreed! My dad would joke while we were doing heavy brush work "All we need is someone shooting at us and this feels like Vietnam again!".
Why are in the Air Force I took two jungle survival courses in Panama. They were difficult but well worth the time. One was escape/evasion while the other was mainly living in the jungle.still have my knife and machete I took with me.
Loved the escape and evade exercises 👍🇬🇧👍
Maybe a word in your next video on the type of material to bring and not to bring in the jungle, for example the various type of leather that some micro organism will destroy, etc.
My dad did JWS in 1969 for 3 months. His favourite story is the man who woke up with a leech on his smaller gentleman. I’ll leave the jungle to you, Tom!
Ha ha, fair one! I was going to mention wearing cycling shorts to prevent that, but I thought I'd leave it out!
@@PreparedPathfinder one trick is to wear pantyhose - no leeches far beats the drag queen jokes 😂 - it’s far too fine for leeches to suck through 👍
Thanks for the vid too - got a few things to fine tune 👌
Can’t wait for your stuff from Alaska - enjoy your time with Ivarr 🔥
Great video! I can agree with you 💯% absolutely, i did some jungle trekking back in the day and learned that you need to be covered up.The law of the jungle is to sting, bite, suck blood and make you miserable(mosquitoes, midges, leeches, ants and scorpions).
Also, to carry as much water as you can 3 canteens and a hand filtration pump or straws. The streams are everywhere but not safe to drink, l learned the hard way and ended up with amoebic dysentery.Yes, the jungle is beautiful but, be prepared and again thanks for the truth.
My first comment would be that, no matter how much you practiced, within hours of entering the ulu someone would have cut himself badly with the golok.
We only carried two sets of clothing, one wet, to be worn all day and changed out of at night when basharing up, and one dry to sleep in. It was agony changing back into the wet each morning and soul destroying at night to find you had not packed your dry clothes right and they were wet too. We took plimsoles to keep the feet dry and comfortable and also for protection for the feet if you had to get out of your hammock at night.
A zoot suit made from parachute fabric and resembling a tracksuit with a hood was super light and could be substituted for the dry clothes at night, keeping them dry and out of the way. It dried quickly and meant you were wearIng something if you had to bug out.
Just a few observations.
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The hammock was made from supply parachute panels and hung on an A frame where possible. Bashas were erected in fours within touching distance, so to start and end stags at night you just had to reach out and shake the next bloke on. It is so dark our old jungle hand would insist on a Para cord line being strung around the basha site to prevent disorientation at night and wandering off in the wrong direction if going out for a crap. Depending upon where you are, hammocks can be very cold at night.
No regular washing or shaving - build up a ‘crust’ between you and the mozzies. At the end of the day before changing into the dry, work in pairs de-leeching with a cigarette or salt because the get in everywhere. All of my parangs came apart at the joint between the blade and the handle I preferred the issue golok.
Hi James, thanks for your comments mate.
Yeah l agree with you ref the machete injuries, tends to happen when people aren’t used to using them.
Roger that ref the wet kit/dry kit routine, l didn’t want to get into procedures etc though, more just jungle specific kit.
Vaseline works great for preventing rashes under the armpit and between the legs.
Jungle Kit recommendations from you are priceless, thanks. You've been there, you've done that, you've experienced all what the jungle has to offer. Stay frosty!
I went through Jungle school back in 1989 with the US Army in Panama. It was one of my favorite schools you video reminded me of alot of that.
It can never be underestimated the knowledge gained from indigenous tribes and then passed down by The Regiment fighting in the Jungles of Borneo & Malaya ( as it was then ).
As you well know buddy, if you have the knowledge & core ingredients of Jungle Warfare then you can Soldier anywhere on this planet. It has an amazing way of weeding out the flaws in a Soldiers Confidence & Persona, if you’re claustrophobic for instance it’s not going to be the place for you, green after green after green envelopes you every second of the day, soaked everyday, bugs & flies pestering the life out of you etc etc.
It’s an unforgiving environment for sure, but if you manage to adapt and use it to your advantage it can become second nature operating in the Jungle.
Another great presentation and sharing of information, as you’re a qualified JWI you have my respect big time, one of the most difficult courses to undergo & pass in the British Army for sure, Mountain Leader Course is another fantastic and demanding Course in my opinion.
As an Ex Infantryman for me you would always try to better yourself & gain more knowledge not necessarily for gaining rank but having that extra string to your bow per say…….
As you were a very very good Soldier, passing the Pathfinder Course then the next step for you would be Selection, did you ever consider that or undertake it?. Please tell me to mind my own business and f### Off if I’m being too nosey.
Keep up the with the great content you’re providing, a very good RUclips Channel indeed.
Take Care Buddy, stay safe, healthy and keep tabbing on 👏👏👏
Thanks for your comments mate, much appreciated. Yes l did attempt Selection but got injured. Most of my mates ended up in SF.
@@PreparedPathfinder Top Man!! Getting recommended to get on Selection by your CO is an insight to how highly you were thought of as units don’t like losing their Top Blokes.
Unlucky with the injury, carrying an injury is a regular occurrence as an Infantry Soldier as you well know.
Just proves how hard Selection really is buddy.
F Spencer Chapman "The Jungle is Neutral" is a very interesting book about the man who was the chief instructor at the Jungle School for SOE in ww2. He was also one of the founders of the Auxiliaries in UK along with Michael Calvert, Anthony Quayle, Peter Fleming. A pre war explorer and naturalist, and a leader/ adviser to the Chinese guerrillas against the Japanese, who ironically we later had to fight in Malaya (a lesson perhaps not to teach those who might become enemies our techniques).
@@robshirewood5060 Good book recommendation. Got any others?
@@hardcorecampinggear I have a few titles
Prisoners of Hope Michael Calvert
Jungle Green
Green Beret, Red Star
not sure of the authors but one was Arthur Campbell
Phantoms of the Jungle (Australian SAS)
Sleeping with your ears open (ditto)
Five Years to Freedom (Col James "Nick Rowe")
pow 5 years of VC escaped. Founder of SERE school.
Mad Mike (biography of Calvert)
One Man's war in Korea Don "Lofty" Large SSM SAS
One Man's SAS same author
it might come as a two book compendium in one
I will take a look at the book list i used for research and come back
Re-enlisting this year after 20 years RAINF 4 years as an OCDT (don't ask) then 5 years RAANC....slept on the ground the whole time...going to look after myself this time and get one of those go faster hammocks....luxury 😂 thanks for the for the vid mate, always awesome to compare notes and develop new ideas aka plagiarize 😂 much love from Skippyland 🤙🍻🤙🍻🤙🍻
Absolutely mate! My Dad served in the RAR in Vietnam 65-66 as it happens. 🇦🇺👍
The M.O.D Survival Machete is a perfectly good functional tool especially if you can get a pre 1990 manufactured example which have better quality steel , the bad press towards them started in the early 1980`s usually by writers in Combat survival magazine or the Survivalist meaning guys that had never seen the inside of a 4 tonner let alone been to the jungle with the grown of the UK survivalist movement there was practically no decent civilian kit around you had to by ex army and that goes for machetes people were buying these in surplus store there going in to Epping forest and trying to chop down a bloody oak tree or make a log cabin - these machetes are not designed for that they are meant for clearing undergrowth and chopping bamboo , if you keep it clean ( wipe it with Vaseline every night ) it is a perfect tool for jungle use - another great film .
Thanks Michael 👍
I thought Goloks were issued?
Great video on the jungle environment and what you need. Lived in Guam for two years and learned a lot about this. I do know you won’t sleep at night if you’re mosquito netting is not intact. Also may want to include a head net. This will keep you from swatting the whole time you’re walking. Another recommendation, which may seem weird, is foam hearing protection for the night when you trying to sleep and the mosquitoes are going nuts.
Good video....the Sawyer doesn't filter viruses so may not be perfect choice.
Altberg Jungles are the DBs even in UK when you can guarantee you'll end up in the wet stuff most days in training. Dry out real quick and with fresh socks you'll be OK. Great tabbing boot.
Pack a sense of humour and a sense of direction....nothing make you more popular than going up the wrong hill.
I've worked in the jungle on two different continents and it sucks no matter what you do. It seems like every bug in the area wants to turn you into a buffet and you almost can't drink enough water. Water filters and purification tablets are the best way to clean the water. If you boil it the water only cools down to the ambient temperature. Drinking 110 degree water sucks.
Great Video!! Brings back some memories!! Panama, Florida, Hawaii, Thailand ...Liked & Subbed!!
Cheers mate 👍
Great stuff as always. I've led a fair few Jungle trips now and to be honest it is one of the hardest places to work let alone soldier!
Cheers mate, and roger that!
good stuff - I did a short guided jungle hike on the Osa years ago… I could not imagine camping there… and I like to camp !
Try doing a month, tactically!
@@PreparedPathfinder ha! no thanks, camped a lot with the Scouts back in Georgia, always rained, but had a great time, now in Colorado for 31 years, camping here is ridiculously easy, we were in that Costa Rica jungle for about one hour, it was mind blowing.
Wanted to just buy jungle boots cause I like em and now I ended up watching jungle surviving vids. Would prolly die, but love these vids. Great job! :D
As always your knowledge and experience shine through in your presentation. Also as a civilian it's interesting to use and adapt these golden nuggets of information to less extreme (but still challenging) environments.
As always, a Big thank you from Germany!
Thanks Mathias! 👍
Great video
good advice and very interesting very important carry the right kit michael
Very interesting as always Tom. I never did anything in the jungle, just temperate and Nordic areas, so always interesting to hear some insight about other types of terrain from those that have. But what stands out is that no matter what the terrain/environment, is always plan properly, carry the right kit, and importantly know how to use it once you’re out in the cuds/ulu/hills etc.
Great video, your 100% right about looking after your skin in the jungle with the heat, rain and humidity plus strong insect repellent can very quickly start to damage the skin.
I would humbly suggest, if you’re in a non-tactical environment outdoors adding a couple of packets of mosquito coils, they weigh nothing and take up very little space, strategically place can help keep the bugs away at night, banana leaf or such like can be used as an umbrella to keep the rain off to stop them going out, we use them all the time here in southern Vietnam.
Roger that, they’re something l haven’t used much as most of my jungle experience has been with the military.
Vietnam is top on my list of places to visit btw.
Ex British Army, 1972 to 1984.
Lot of service in BAOR, West Berlin, Norway and NI.
Completed the E&E +Survival course, in South Germany, run by the Grey Men.
Now living in Western Australia, requires adjusted skills, though I did spend 16 months in the jungles and mountain area of East Timor.
Lots of water drank.
I just ordered a British Army machete from your shop. I've different types, but always think of the old days, even with my MOD knife.
Looking forward to the machete arriving.
Cheers mate, l posted it this morning. Turns out the postage was about twice what you paid for it! I’ll have to adjust that!
@@PreparedPathfinder
On the site which came up for payment in AUD (Aussie $), it generated and showed postage as $18 (AUD).
Do you need any extra postage from me?
@@MikeJones-xw3te yeah it's not your fault mate, I need to change the settings on the site.
@@PreparedPathfinder
No worries, thanks for your generosity in leaving the postage as is. It's very much appreciated 👍
You would not make a travel agent, not going to jungle any time soon. Joking aside interesting video.
Honest, experienced opinion of a person who clearly has experienced real life situation in defence of queen and country.
Cheers 👍
Great video. A lot was familiar but learned some new stuff as well.
Another great video. Even here in GA in the summer a lot of this is of great use
Thanks Steve! 👍
Great stuff, as always. Some really useful tips here. But can I make a suggestion. I have always been a big fan of Sudacrem. Having brought up three children I have regularly had a tub at hand. It is brilliant for nappy changing, its intended use. Indeed, it also has other first-rate uses. For example, after a high-powered - keep the toilet paper in the fridge - curry. Sorry to lower the tone, but you get my meaning. However, the problem is that it is about as tacky as a Conservative MP in a sauna. So might I suggest an alternative, namely, Cetraben. OK, it is a bit pricey and not always easy to get, but it is the dog-danglies in this department. Failing that, try a product recommended to me by a long-serving Leatherneck, namely, O'Keeffe's 'Working Hands.' Both the latter are preferable to the feeling that you are like the contents of a baby's nappy (IMO).
Awesome video. Thanks.
Lived many years in the hinterlands of the Philippines and was a great adventure those days. Always used Cloxacillin for wounds etc. Because it dries the wound unlike many other medicines and then not very useful in humid conditions.
Had also 'eye of the Lizard' this is a black eye and forms craters in your skin and goes as deep as the bone often with lots of pus. Even 15 years later It appeared out of nowhere again now and then.
The tropics can be very watercold special on high elevation. So underquilt is nice in the early hours. Well many adventures during my life, Philippines was a special one.
When walking up and down the North Cape for ten months I made my own musquitos repellent: 1 part Dethol, 1part babyoil and you can add some tea tree oil...this helped a lot..as Dethol desinfectans if bitten the babyoil doesn't make it itch so much. If I go back to the tropics I take it and see how it works there. And yes you smell nice then. Haha
Another great video!
But PP what about those valuable training Vids Predator and Rambo which clearly advise tops off, bandana on, big knife ready?
If it bleeds, we can kill it!
fab work as usual
Very thorough explanations, much appreciated.
Always learning something new from your videos man
Thank you this video is exactly what I needed to prepare.
Really enjoyed this video- well made, like your other videos.
Thanks for taking the time to make these
Excellent. Thank you so much for your expert advice
Cheers mate 👍
I’ve been to the trees this year and can say this video is spot on
Cheers mate. Been a few years for me now, but the lessons learned the hard way stay ingrained hey?
As usual, top video buddy😎👍
Cheers mate 👍
Becoming a big fan. Another great vid.
Cheers!
Great video with very interesting and solid information.
Great video! Very informative. Thanks for sharing your wisdom! 🇦🇺
Cheers! 👍
All good stuff.
Coming from a long background in adventure travel and tourism, I've pretty much ended up with the same kit.
Just goes to show it works.
In snake country, I've always liked the added layer of protection that light-weight ankle gaiters povide. It's not much but sometimes enough to snag a fang before it punctures the skin, as the snake thinks its struck its target. Most snake strikes are low and I know first hand that gaiters have prevented envenomation. It's not fool proof but I'll take any gains, however marginal, not to be bitten by a snake again!
Roger that, that’s an interesting one l haven’t heard of.
Watched something similar happen to a cousin with baggy blue jeans and a rattler. Poor snake's last meal was a mouth full of Levi's with a lead chaser.
Another great vid mate.
Thanks Roger!
Great video Tom, will share when I get a chance as timely for some of our lot
Cheers mate
Hi mate, another excellent presentated video, concise but detailed, about working in an unforgiving environment. Mega !!!
Cheers mate 👍
Man that was the most informative, best video of its kind I have seen in a good while..thank you sir awesome.
Cheers mate
Great video, I was a little worried it might be boring due to the length but by the end I was hoping for more. Agree with your kit choices; I would have loved to have the option when I was in the army of using a hammock but alas, no, it was sleep on the damp ground on the "ground sheet/stretcher top". I thought it was luxury when we were permitted to purchase non-issue bivy bags. They were too hot though during the wet season. Thanks for posting.
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
Thanks!
No, thankyou! Appreciate it!
Informative and beneficial video
Very interesting. Alot of this applies to my area, not jungle but wet continental broadleaf, it gets swampy at times.
Another great video. Wish I had this info before I went on my Combat Tracker Course in Malaysia. Good kit list too. Used all of those types of items in Belize and Jamaica as well. I used Snake Brand powder to help with the prickly heat in Malaysia, and a credit card to scrape it once I got it. Lol! Good times. Keep up the awesome content.
Cheers, yeah always good to pass on the benefit of experience.
Great vid. From where I am this was interesting. Not useful here. But awesome to learn
Very good video 👍🏻even my wife was watching it with me 👍🏻
Cheers mate 👍
Outstanding video brother!
Cheers mate
great video again thanks
No problem with the sound at all. The jungle is a whole different kettle of fish to operate in. Everything wants to hurt or kill you. Even the plants.
The jungle is neutral
Grenice time my friend Sempi Fi.
Excellent presentation Tom. You really are a good instructor, clear and engaging. Looking forward to seeing that jungle knot review. Any chance on seeing a video of proper foot care in the field?
Nate
Thanks mate, appreciate it! Yeah could do 👍
Very good video! Greetings from germany
Thanks mate, appreciate it! 👍
#### Buen video.. muy instructivo ..saludos
At the time of the video it was true that the PF was a quasi ghost org. But, recently it has been recognized as an essential force ISR asset which can determine a positive outcome for whatever organization it works for.
good stuff !
Outstanding video.
👍🏼👍🏼
I’ve served in the Mountains, the desert, in swamps, and tundra north of the Arctic Circle. But never in a real jungle. Although we did train for it. Even went to Puerto Rico once, but never got off the ship.
Maybe you can verify something for me…
I was told that if you find a banana tree, you can cut it down about ten or twelve inches from the ground. Scoop out a bowl in the stump. Water will fill the bowl rather quickly. The first couple of bowls aren’t good, but after that, it’s pure drinking water. It fills up but doesn’t flow over. Just put a banana leaf over the top when not drinking, and you’ll have a reliable, safe place to get water for days, or even weeks.
Is this true?
Cheers 👍 Not heard of that one mate.
Oh
PS jungle navigation can be much like navigating in clouds, mist or very heavy countryside: you took a bearing, sent somebody out to the limit of sight, patrolled to him, confirmed the bearing and sent him out again etc, ad nauseam. Jungle tactical movement is so slow anyway I suppose it did not matter.
Jungle terrain always seemed to be uphill. We called it bukiting after the Malay, bukit meaning hill.
Just a memory.
As an added word to "bucketing" it down with rain
Spent a lot of time in the bush, but no time in the Jungle. Applied for Jungle Warfare school in Panama, but they weren't sending 10th Mtn. Division pax to that particular school.
Never got the chance to go to the jungle..So I found this really informative 😎👍
I was issued the MoD Survival knife for M&AW in Norway etc..I kept mine (went diffy lol) and still use it, but I have had it modded to make it more useful for me.
Alas I had to hand my loop line (White) in ...you're the first guy I have seen on YT that uses one...Good stuff 👍
Cheers mate. I never got the opportunity to go to Norway, bet it was interesting.
@@PreparedPathfinder 3 Para were out there for a couple of winters..5 winters for me..Loved it mate.. 👍
@@greghardman5064 roger, 1 Para were for a while too.
Hi great video I live in the Philippines and a marine I know uses material malls with waterproof ink and safety eye glasses allso good thanks again good job 👍
Thankyou. What’s a material mall?
@@PreparedPathfinder Iam sorry this cell phone sometime s cutts in automatic with predicted text and I was in a rush and I did not check Iam sorry material maps with waterproof ink verry good one again thank you for your good video 👍
@@daveedwards6567 no worries mate! Cheers 👍
Another great video, I have never been in the jungle but might I suggest the west coast of Scotland, especially the more southerly islands for training, we have rain, humidity, heat, cold, standing water, running water and of course the famous Scottish midges!
Roger, I'd say the midges in Scotland are far worse than the mossies in any jungle I've been in.
@@PreparedPathfinder Apparently if you have O type blood you are favourite
Honestly, the midges here in Derbyshire are worse than their Scottish cousins.
I use Smidge repellent in Scotland to good effect but my local midges treat it like an aperitif!
The only stuff that seems to deter the little feckers here is 50% DEET.
Excellent!...new sub here...cheers...woods
Good shit mate!
Don’t forget the MUD and SLUDGE!
great vid. i have been for a week in the philipine jungle as a tourist.and would like to do it again. jungle is fascinating.
i have some questions..actually a lot of them
can vaseline or germolene dual action substitute sudocrem? i found that germolene is great for almost anything.
what type of underwear or socks is ideal? i heard it is merino wool.
what kind of civilian backpack would you recomend for a jungle trek?some particular models or brands that you may know work well.
thank you.
I can't find the jungle hat. Can you provide a link please? I did find one on Amazon but it was 55% Cotton / 45% Polyester seems like too much cotton?
what make shirt is that please looks like it fits well but allows heat to escape
It’s a 511 shirt mate.
Use the same gloves for flying
Still have a millbank bag in my webbing
@PreparedPathfinder - Exceptional Video, thank you. Two Questions:
1. The Alt-Berg Jungles boots, Panama or Microlite Sole? Assume Microlite more versatile, but less effective for anti-slip and mud-clearing?
2. I find major issue with jungle / any cordura boots is lack of ankle (rolling) support. Have managed to do my ankles several times in the past. Any advice here? All jungle boots supple from below ankle up, and no matter how tightly I lace they do nothing to stop roll risk. Need the proper footwear for conditions, but yet to find a solution to this problem. One bad sprain and it’s abort. Advice greatly appreciated.
Anon
Cheers mate.
The ones l have are Microlite soles, l’ve found them to be fine.
Yeah l know what you mean about potentially rolling your ankles due to lack of support. I find Alt Bergs a bit better in that regard than the Yank issue jungle boots.
did you guys ever use secateurs instead of machetes for getting through scrub? I heard some people prefer them for their safety and silence, wasn't sure if it was a myth though. I was wondering, as far as your extra clothes go, is it even worth attempting to have a dry set / second set of clothes? Or did you just go with what you had on and some spare socks/underwear?
I’ve used secateurs for OPs and hides, not to replace a machete though.
Yeah it’s definitely worth having a spare set of clothes in the jungle.
Is there a sock no-no or will any type socks do as in (cotton or nylon)
Never cotton. It drys so slowly, holds water near your skin, and will rot quickly. Wool is best, acrylic is next best.
Wool
Crotch rott is the worst I have tried everthing In my area and doctor advice.
Powders creams and even female vagine creem wich works really well after days of having and it's becoming more than just a hot area.
Didn't start getting this until my mid fortys I ran pretty dry until I put some mid life weight on.
Yeah it’s something that is prevalent in the jungle. I wore cycling shorts and used Sudocrem.
is poncho or a waterproof jacket recommended for jungle trek/hike?
Yes, it rains a lot
@@PreparedPathfinder sorry I didn't put it correctly, I meant poncho versus waterproof jacket what is better?
@@vvs3796 l’d always use a jacket personally but l can see why a poncho would work too.
Lots of room in the prep community for a revival of...Monty Python. Esp for Brits. Can't you see it?
Roger! 😂
Remember, the shits have a higher kill ratio than the enemy.
Edit: hammocks, they reduce exposure to bugs. Some of those bastards will still sting/bite you through the hammock material. Just setting expectations.
Permethrin
Outside of tactical considerations, do you ever pack a head net? For bugs.
Yes, always in the warmer months. I’ve felt the wrath of the Scottish midge!
Not so much phantom platoon anymore.
Just to repeat a Ray mears tip, as the jungle is so damp, a lighter and ranger bands, even when wet ranger bands burn well.....ive got the same machete, had for many years, improved grip by adding a series of ranger bands as the handle is quite slippy. Do you find the massive long thin bladed machetes to be for jungle use??
I've only used the machetes shown in the video, I've found them more than adequate. Weight and space is always an issue when soldiering, as you have to carry everything over long distances, so carrying something larger than what you need isn't a good idea.
@@PreparedPathfindergood point to keep weight down, ive sharpened the edge of my entrenching tool to see if that would would as a brish cleaer for uk,
When I sleep in a hammock for camping I sure need an underquilt or sleeping pad to not be cold (even by 20°C) and it also avoids mosquitos to bite my back through the fabric of the hammock. Is it not included here because it's too bulky or you really don't need it in your experience in the jungle (maybe im a cold sleeper)?
@@foobar9229 no, you definitely don’t need an underquilt in the jungle, unless you’re at higher altitude.
ANTHISAN is a good treatment for bites, stings etc i also use anti allergy tablets LORATIDINE which is cheaply available in places like home bargains, basically antihistamine.
I did not see you mention repellent, do you have a favourite one ie AUTAN?
I didn’t mention mossie rep, it’s kinda obvious, but l guess l should’ve mentioned it. I use the Lifeventure stuff.
@@PreparedPathfinder A late reply admittedly, but having done what you have done and served i think that is a very good recommendation, i will try that out. Thanks stay safe, take care.
Was the background audio of animals dubbed into the video?
Great video, but why don't u use gaiters? I think they could be really helpful to deal with the leech problem when u walk threw water
Because your feet and lower legs would rot off your body.
@@PreparedPathfinder fair enough
do you wear belt kit in the jungle?
Yep
Wet gear, hardly any sleep, long patrols, malaria, crap food, leeches, fer de Lance in your pit, the old Russian who snores like a bear and the wonders of Guyana. Non Merci! Could be worse, could be DRC! 30 years on it seemed a mixed dream. Legio Patria Nostra!