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I'm late to make a timely comment, but believe me, with only some small deviation, (color of the Condor pouch, Band-Aids) your load out is exactly the same as mine! No kidding. Oh well, great minds think alike. 😁👍 Thanks for another great/informative vid.
Have you thought about using hot glue to attach the compass to the outside, and maybe a mirror? They sell that stick on rear view mirror you can easily cut to size. You could also glue on a button thermometer. And glue the match Striker on the inside. Maybe the back inside or side wall. I know a small fire Striker could be glued to the outside somewhere, one of the ends? It would open up the inside for more room.
An extremely well thought out kit. One small suggestion for those on a budget. Walmart has rolls of mirror duct tape. Peel off a piece and stick it on a piece of thin cardboard. Something like a cereal box. It works extremely well. Takes up almost no space. You can even cut a hole in the center for directional signaling. Plus it's really cheap. You can make a ton of them for pennies.
Good idea and for very little weight. Useful to have two to check your back for ticks etc. For sun signaling it's useful to have 2 if you are trying to shine to someone in front of you if the sun is behind you, otherwise the useful area is very small as it's so oblique. But for signalling any distance, mirrors have to be VERY flat. Either glass or the thick plastic ones made for the job. The one in my Suunto compass is pretty useless for signalling a long way as the light would spread out too much.
That's absolutely useless for actual signalling or any other mirror use. Get a small normal mirror, it's not expensive at all. You will need a small mirror to check your face and head daily for any rashes or dirt and to maintain hygiene and health checks, when you camp. Never in a million years will you actually need "signalling" to save you.
I also agree he should go for the world record how many people he can fit in Volkswagen Beetle Bug just joking you know I've been enjoying all the Waypoint survival videos starting with the hobo series
That's a pretty cool and efficient little package not to mention how much you got in that package. I bet you pack real efficient if you're going on a trip. Thanks for the video James you always come up with some of the coolest stuff. May God bless you and yours
@@WayPointSurvival I added in my compact survival kit a small 22 LR 5-shot NAA mini revolver loaded with CCI shotshells for protection against venomous snakes. Thanks for the nice informative video, James.
I have 50 years of bushcrafting ( even before that was a word, or what it was called) experience, 10 years in the ARMY as a paratrooper, and spent several months alone in the mountains of Alaska. I have said before, and I repeat it here. with a kit that size ( and even more so the "Altoids tin kits" ) that if you could survive a situation with that kit, you would almost certainly survive nearly as comfortably with out it. if you are going into the woods, a small lightweight haversack with an actually functional kit that includes something to keep you off the ground ( convection is more dangerous than exposure to cold air in the same temperatures ) something to keep weather off of you ( in the form of a small tarp, with ways to pitch it into a shelter) a full sized fixed blade knife, and a way to gather, disinfect, and carry water ( a steel bottle, preferably with a steel nesting cup) would actually effect your survivability. I have shown on my channel more than one way to pack a kit filling all of these needs in a very easy to carry, comfortable kit that usually comes in under 5 lbs dry ( but EVERY kit I make has a steel water bottle and nesting cup) I know it is trendy, and makes for a lot of views, but this kind of "kit" is likely to cause more harm than good. you also do not address that the very best gear on the planet can not help you if you do not have the training, and skills to use it effectively. if you have read this far, I want to say, I am not trying to call you out specifically, just stating that in reality, most of the items in this type of kit are more fluff than substance. one thing I will call you out on specifically is the several mentions of suturing. 1) an untrained person should never try to suture a wound. 2) the cordage in paracord is not suitable for this at all and is very likely to just destroy the skin around the wound causing further harm. and 3) sewing a wound closed with out cleaning it properly is almost certainly going to cause severe infections, that are often much worse than the original wound.
A great kit you have assembled. We especially appreciate the heads-up about the outdoor mosquito patch product. We have not seen or heard of that before. In the tropics, many of our skeeters carry bad things like malaria and dengue fever. When a local government says "There is no dengue in this area" and then a grade-schooler who never traveled futher than between home and school during the school year contracts the disease, we think it prudent to always protect yourself. Hopefully, a local pharmacy or sporting goods shop will stock it or be able to order the product. I think it will be very popular among the outdoor set here. Thank you James for another superior video.
What a great little kit!! Also that trick candle is inspired, never thought about them being used for a survival situation but it's a candle that reignites itself, it's a no brainer!
I keep the following in my belt, especially during travel Lighter Mini compass Mini flashlight Flint Paracord Whistle Saw blade Mini glow sticks Gunpowder Cord and bolt weapon (improvised) Self igniting candle Cotton buds Nasal inhaler Alcohol Medicine pills (6 different kind.... aspirin, anti inflammatory,anti bacterial, antihistamine, anti motility and antacid) Band aid Insect repellent Water purification tablet Amulet/lucky charm I keep most of these hidden in the zipper compartment of my belt, and some are inside a small pouch hanging attached in the belt itself. I learned in this video the genius use of water filter straw, aluminum foil and extra battery. I would also like to add a mini USB, just in case
Watching this I got the idea to add a laminated card with jokes and other morale boosters. In the times that I have had to dig into my survival kit, I have always had something like a flute or harmonica. Now, to find a curiously small equivalent for this curiously strong survival kit 🧐
Hi from the UK. Really enjoyed the video. I am sure we all look at ready made survival kits and think how we could all do better at a fraction of the cost. This is solid evidence of the fact. All the materials are easily sourced and affordable plus some good little improvisations.
Love the fact that you have included the heavy foil. I have the same in my survival kit. This is a really great kit. My kit that is similar uses 2 pouches, but I included some lifeboat water, a larger first aid kit & some emergency lifeboat rations, but many of my items are the same as yours.
Nice vid , as usual James. Did you know that you can use 14500 Li rechargeable 3.7v batteries in the kree light? I have used my edc kree with 3.7v batteries for over 5 years with no apparent damage, what a difference in brightness!!!! Thanx, Sam
I like the thought & effort put into this kit. There are a few things you mention I don’t think I have ever seen before. It looks like this is being used in combination with your everyday carry items like the multitool you have (one of the things I was going to suggest until I saw you had one). If you were going to use this as a stand alone pack not including items like a knife, flashlight or multitool you have on you, I would personally swap out the knife for a backlock knife. They are generally inexpensive (you can buy good budget locking knives for $20 or less) and can really go to work like a fixed blade without fear of seriously cutting yourself. I would also trade the flash light for a light that has settings for low lumen. This kit seems to be geared toward survival in the wilderness. In that case, I would rather have a flash light I can run on the lowest setting for like 70 hours instead of a light that only has a high setting and burns out in 10. The only reason I bring this up is these are the items as well as a multitool that you are most likely to actually use/need.
There was a girl who stopped a charging bear with a .22; What you say, a .22?....Yes a .22, she shot her boyfriend in the leg and she was able to get away.
I would replace the Bic lighter with a Clipper lighter as it can be refilled with butane and the striker can be removed to use it as a striker wheel if out of fuel, and being that it price is the same as that of a Bic you can't go wrong with a Clipper.
Great kit. I'm going back through my edc, but thinking about utilizing a spare ammo pouch. Thank you for another great video. God bless you and your family.
Sweetheart you may just want to check out my detachable auger Settlers Wrench. One of my videos. It takes up a lot less space than a conventional Settlers Wrench and is much easier to use. It looks as though it could fit along side of your wonderful little survival bag and maby will enable you to build a shelter with it and your emergency blanket.
I always carry a whistle on my keyring so that would be redundant. The lighter top is in no danger of discharging. I've carried a Bic lighter in my pocket for years and never had a problem with the gas leaking out from the lever being depressed and I carry a lot of other things in that same pocket as well.
Well thought out and organized. Only things I would do differently is packing the signal mirror and fresnel lens on the top, and adding a whistle which is also readily accessible. I would rather signal for rescue as soon I was in trouble and hopefully get found/rescued before I would need to survive for an extended or indefi6 period.
I always carry a whistle on my keychain and so that would be a redundant item. Also, the reason that the mirror and Fresnel lens is packed in the bottom, is that they are flat and fit better in that position.
@@WayPointSurvival One is none and two is one, so redundancy isn't a bad thing. Especially if you aren't alone and it's you and at least one other personI in a survival situation dependent on that one kit, or if the first whistle gets lost or stops working for some odd reason. I understand that the lens and mirror are flat, which is why they'd also fit well up in the lid of the tin. At least just the mirror, just to have something to signal with readily accessible. Another simple solution would be to sand, smooth, and polish the outside bottom of the tin, making the tin itself a signaling mirror.
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Excellent video, as always. 🙂 Things to add: 01. A critical missing component: SOAP! What good are band-aids, sutures, ointments, etc if you haven't cleaned the wound? (Are your shots, especially tetanus, up to date?) 02. I'm hearing bankline is an excellent replacement for paracord. Just as strong yet more compact if nothing else. Thoughts? 03. Meds. - Imodium or other anti-diarrheal. Why does EVERY bushcraft/ camping/ suruvival instructor on youtube miss this? Many will have tourniquets and not have poop control! - Prescription meds. Supposedly, 70% the US population requires prescription daily. Replace regulary, of course.
An effective soap can be made with just water and charcoal. Bank line is okay but it doesn't have all of the inner strands. 6 ft of paracord will give you 6 ft of 200 lb test outer sheathing and 84 ft of 25 lb test innner line. There are natural things that you can use for medicinal needs and of course whatever prescription meds you need to be on should be in there. This kit is for me everyone needs to modify it to their own abilities.
On my belt I only have a Victorinox pouch with a Victorinox tinker, a pre-threaded needle sealed in a straw and an original model Niteize doohicky. My real EDC survival kit is in a Maxpedition pouch in the front compartment of my backpack, I call it the OLOK psk (One Litre, One Kilo), whick is designed as a ‘stuck outdoors overnight in bad weather here in Montreal’ and doubles as my get home bag. Show you love wildlife, hug a porcupine today !
I use lithium batteries in all my camping/bug out gear because they will hold their charge like you said and work in extreme well in cold weather as well.
I suppose my survival kit would be slightly different. Sure a good flashlight and first, life straw, and water tablets, blanket, fire starter, and first aid kit. My flashlight would be a USB rechargeable electric defense flashlight and a headlight. I would have a solar USB power pack and a compact high power USB power pack, a USB plasma fire starter, the magnifier(for fire starting and reading) My solar sport watch that has compass, pencil and paper, and a track flip phone. For food, a small fishing kit with lures, a good compact knife, a small bar of soap, the heavy duty, AL foil, mosquito repellent. I would also keep a generous supply of non lubricated condoms that could lots of uses in addition to their main use, including fire starting, water storage, tourniquet, bandage, food storage, defense, fishing, and hunting.
Thanks for watching. You definitely have a lot of items listed. However, I would caution against anything that has to be recharged as the plugs can fail, the wires can break internally or be lost, and rechargeable batteries do you have a limit to how many times they can take and hold the charge.
Mine is VERY similar to yours. Basically, different pouch. The rest is about the same, except my knife for my kit ia a V Victorinox Huntsman. It has 7 sharp edges between blades and tools that can cut, slice, saw, or rip. My pouch is a tad smaller. Its contents are specifically made for my personal skillset. Has the ingredients to attain all the primary needs, if you have the skills to utilize contents. Nice kit man. You did well. Thanks for sharing. Ben
Interesting. Work can take me almost 300 miles from home on any given day. So my get home bag is actually 2 bags. I have an old Fox Outdoor canvas Australian army rucksack knockoff that I waterproofed and a discontinued Rothco sling bag. Both are getting a little old, so thinking of up grading with something new. Because I can be so far away from home if something happens, they've become more like camping bags. This video reminds me of how I use to just use a military messenger bag. I really need to go through my stuff and condense.
Great kit….I don’t understand the usefulness of the altoid tin itself. It’s well packed but I’ve changed to a heavy ziplock bag. I’ve also eliminated the concept of snaring and fishing…in current times the likelihood of needing to provide wild food is exceedingly small. I’ve changed my kits to focus on shelter ,no fail fire starting,and simple water purification. And a few jolly ranchers.
This video is awesome and I can't believe how much you put into an Altoids tin ( I have about 50 ) thank you for sharing I enjoy your knowledge. .. Jerry Roe . Northeast Tennessee
I like it. I live in the Great Basin. It us the most unusual environment for survival. Very very diverse skills are needed. However, that being said. My Pop told me when the strange crap happens generally all U have is what's in your pocket to manage it. So the bigger and more full your pocket is the better. Nice Job.
Unless you're looking to get septicemia and/or gangrene, never suture a wound in the field, especially in a survival situation with materials not specifically meant for the job, ie, nonsterile line/needles that can leave micro debris onto which bacteria can adhere. Most especially, only suture a wound if you've been appropriately trained by a qualified healthcare professional, and no, RUclips videos do not count. Never-never-never.
Hey thats a nice kit...I have most of that in mine... I have a needle with dental floss already threaded plus i have a very thin electric guitar string rolled up tight for my snare wire..I made my own strike anywhere matches out of Fat Wood and covered them with fingernail polish to waterproof them.. And a small one time use Super Glue ..All that and much more fits in my Altoid can..I bought a bike tire tube and cut it into quarter inch thick strips to hold the can closed.. PEACE....
Wow, that Cree Ultrafire flashlight is blast for its prize tag; light, compact, three light modes, shines like crazy and one AA bat? thx for a tip, i just got two of them and all i can say is „money well spend“.
I really enjoy your videos. But, I would like to caution against carrying anything in the small of your back. As a retired correctional officer I’ve seen injuries from officers falling onto their back and mostly handcuffs causing injuries but also radios and canisters of pepper spray. Just something to think about. Keep up the good work.
Hello 👋 James, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Your kit contains just about everything you need for an emergency. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
A birthday candle is a good flame extender but the trick ones are not worth the extra cost. I went to the expense to test the effectiveness. As per the package they need to burn 30 seconds to reliably relight. Under 10 seconds they act like a normal candle. At around 20 seconds call it a 50-50 chance of relight. After 30 they work as advertized. If you can’t get the candle into your tinder in far less time what is it worth the added expense? Use regular candles they work fine but with both types in high heat conditions can melt and make a real mess. Use the sealed plastic straw trick as a packaging method. The average straw will hold 2 candles. You can also pack 2 strike anywhere matches facing in opposite directions if you desire them. Just be careful heat sealing them.
That was an incredible kit James! I have 2 pouches similar to that and I know what one of them is going to be used for now! Always great content from you brother, NEVER disappointed!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! May God bless you and your family always! Until next time my friend, stay safe!
Lots of good info. A personal observation,all the kits I see on many channels none of them include a Whistle. Very important to help you be found. You can Never Yell or Scream Loud or Long enough to be heard. Just a thought.
Does the flashlight remind anyone else of a lightsaber? I would run the batteries down playing with it and making lightsaber sound effects with my mouth...
I’ve seen a lot of altoids tin kits detailed before. Yours has to have the widest assortment yet! In college did your ever try see how many bodies you could cram in a VW Beatle? If not you missed your calling. LOL
As a paramedic for >20yrs, I do wish people would put the idea of suturing a dirty wound with a sewing needle out of their minds. I especially find it far fetched that they would be capable of doing it to themselves.
You should never suture a dirty wound. It should always be irrigated first with clean and preferably sterile water. Also, not every wound should be sutured as some of them need to close from the inside out. Of course, you already know this.
Boy it must be tough to live in Ohio…In Michigan all we need for a survival kit is some cash and a major credit card…most campgrounds have stores and restaurants nearby. Have fun stay safe
I know Bic is a well established brand, but if you can get your hands on one, definitely try a Clipper lighter for comparison. They´re a bit smaller so they take up less space in a kit, the guard around the flame is a higher so it´s slightly more wind proof, but most importantly the striker assembly is a self contained component you can pull out of the lighter to use separately. The easiest way to do this is to put it in its slot backwards so you still have the lighter´s body as handle, but you could also use it as ignitor for a survival tin you put together. In that case I´d recommend you swap out the striker wheel though, as it can be a bit difficult to turn with little to hold on to.
Clippers are more of an insanely more affordable version of other survival lighters. You can harvest the flints from drained Bics to use in a Clipper. They’re also easily refillable. If you have a campsite to keep butane that is well-lit to deal with springs and such, do it. For the last-ditch survival kit, you will want a brand new Bic.
I would get 2 baby bic lighter. I have one on my lanyard use it all the time. I get small key chain circle to fix on it . Also have my very small swiss army knife. It's sissors , very sharp tiny blade, a file/ flathead screwdriver, also have a p38 that has a spoon,on the p38 I have a neodymium magnet use it to tell if a pot will work on induction cooktop,go to yard sales and it's handy for identity metals.
My only criticism is that I'd ditch the Altoids tin and the flashlight and put everything into a larger metal container. Keep it in a large pocket on your pants or your jacket. But, overall, well done!
Could you please do a video on survival food? Someone may not be near water to do fishing. It could be helpful to have boullion pkts in your survival kit or small energy bar or chocolate. Notes about emergency wild foods like safe berries, crab apples, dandelion heads and leaves, violet heads and pine needle tea should be written on an index card and stowed in your kit. Some of this I learned as a Girl Scout.
The problem with making a video on survival food is that so many people have varied tastes as well as allergies. A person really has to do their own research to find what fits them best. I have been a video on that in the past and it's on my channel in the archives. But, it's what I use and it may not be for everybody.
G'Day James that is a nifty set up you made mate do you reckon you could add one of those cheap $2 rain coats or a space blanket and maybe a large sandwich bag as well for collecting water? Another great video 😉
Thanks! There really is no more room in the kit for any more items. You might be able to stuff a large sandwich bag and the casualty blanket is a space blanket.
Thanks for the condor pouch link. I would like to attach a strap. How do you do that or do they make one. I ask about this with you "possibility pouch" Thanks again.
I wish someone would come out with a Pouch Sleeve that attaches to your belt that you can put a pouch like this in. Then you could just unzip the sleeve, pull your EDC/Survival pouch out, use what you need and then return it to the sleeve on your belt and zip it up. This way you don't have to take the pouch off your belt to use it.
Nice kit, but I think there are some ways to help you get through a night that could fit in their in lieu of a few things, I did like your mosquito repellent, I will probably steal that idea for some of my current kits
Just another guys opinion on the matter but what I personally hate is that you have a pretty nice kit but say you get a cut and want to use the Band-Aid, are you really going to open the pouch unwrap the altoid tin unpack it find and use it and put all that back together? When I made kits like this and had them on me and needed them, often the inconvenience of having to pack and unpack basically spending 5 to 15 minutes was enough that I often said screw it ill make due without it even though I even went threw the trouble to carry it. If you can get things on a first order retrieval basis that would be the bees knees.
Nice kit as always, thanks. I use an old garmin gps case (the garmin broke). I keep the fresnal lense and signal mirror in my phone case. The back of the mirror is painted with glow in the dark paint and the phone case is clear so the paint can charge. I would add a whistle to this kit. I also liked the the oldtime kit with the cork .
Ever consider a Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II? It is submersible for 30 minutes at 1 meter depth. It uses multiple battery types (x1 AA, x1 AAA, or x1 CR123 (NVG batteries)) equally well but with varying run times and brightness as specified by the manufacturer. The size is comparable if not lighter than that light. The durability is excellent as evidence by the fact that they widely issue them to Marine Infantryman (and other branches). It’s a scientific fact Marine Infantryman are the most extreme gear “testers” on the planet. Grunt proof is a term that has sprung up from their prowess at destroying equipment. There are various models but standard color options are Red, white, blue, and IR lights… each color has three (x3) illumination settings and one (x1) strobe setting. The light can be utilized one handed for on off as well as switching to any of the light of intensity flashing combinations. The light can be handheld but it also is capable of attaching to a supplied elastic headband and functioning as a headlamp. If cost isn’t a factor… there are better options… maybe. Streamlight Compact II has many arguments why it’s a better light than a myriad of higher priced Surefire or Petzl options. Imo if your light isn’t capable of functions as a headlamp… it’s wrong.
That's an interesting light for sure! My biggest problem with most of these flashlights is they are energy Hogs. A survival flashlight should sip energy and last for many hours.
@@WayPointSurvival oh and they make a specific NSN’d version now. I do not own it so can’t comment on it. But it’s being issued to all the Marines… or it was all the Air Forces Rescue Swimmers… 🤔 I think I read this in military times … I don’t remember… anyway it has a “lens piece” that slides over the LED bulbs and turns the light into a very effective “Strobe”. I’m not sure of the runtime for IR or White light strobing with a CR123 but it very much “sips” energy. LED bulbs do great at it (battery efficiency) and the bulb itself will last some ridiculous amount of hours before failure (essentially a lifetime over 100,000 runtime hours). The strobe specs and requirements are designed to keep the light functioning for extended durations should the wearer be bobbing in the Pacific Ocean somewhere awaiting recovery.
Yes, I probably could. However, I don't really have the time to put these together and I believe that people need the experience building the kit themselves as they will be more familiar with it that way. Otherwise, they'll just buy it and put it on the shelf or in a backpack and never look at it until they need it.
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🇺🇸🙋♀️🐴🍃 Great kit, you thought of everything! I wonder what you think about using strips of bike tire rubber on the Altoid box instead of tape?
@@becca318 or both?
I'm late to make a timely comment, but believe me, with only some small deviation, (color of the Condor pouch, Band-Aids)
your load out is exactly the same as mine! No kidding.
Oh well, great minds think alike. 😁👍
Thanks for another great/informative vid.
@@svravenflintlock7526 .. Sure if you want it that way. Just thinking the rubber would last longer is all.
Have you thought about using hot glue to attach the compass to the outside, and maybe a mirror? They sell that stick on rear view mirror you can easily cut to size.
You could also glue on a button thermometer. And glue the match Striker on the inside. Maybe the back inside or side wall. I know a small fire Striker could be glued to the outside somewhere, one of the ends? It would open up the inside for more room.
An extremely well thought out kit. One small suggestion for those on a budget. Walmart has rolls of mirror duct tape. Peel off a piece and stick it on a piece of thin cardboard. Something like a cereal box. It works extremely well. Takes up almost no space. You can even cut a hole in the center for directional signaling. Plus it's really cheap. You can make a ton of them for pennies.
Great idea!
Good idea and for very little weight. Useful to have two to check your back for ticks etc. For sun signaling it's useful to have 2 if you are trying to shine to someone in front of you if the sun is behind you, otherwise the useful area is very small as it's so oblique.
But for signalling any distance, mirrors have to be VERY flat. Either glass or the thick plastic ones made for the job. The one in my Suunto compass is pretty useless for signalling a long way as the light would spread out too much.
That's absolutely useless for actual signalling or any other mirror use. Get a small normal mirror, it's not expensive at all. You will need a small mirror to check your face and head daily for any rashes or dirt and to maintain hygiene and health checks, when you camp. Never in a million years will you actually need "signalling" to save you.
AMAZING...The amount of needed items that you stuffed in an ALTOIDS container and then into a small Condor Pouch... AMAZING ...GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏
Yes, I agree!!😊
Thanks so much!
I also agree he should go for the world record how many people he can fit in Volkswagen Beetle Bug just joking you know I've been enjoying all the Waypoint survival videos starting with the hobo series
That's a pretty cool and efficient little package not to mention how much you got in that package. I bet you pack real efficient if you're going on a trip. Thanks for the video James you always come up with some of the coolest stuff. May God bless you and yours
Thanks so much, my friend! God bless you too!
I can see how much thought and effort went into making this kit. Amazing! Thank you for sharing with us! 😊
Thanks so much for watching!
That's an amazing amount of stuff in such a little pouch. Well done.😊
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it!
@@WayPointSurvival I added in my compact survival kit a small 22 LR 5-shot NAA mini
revolver loaded with CCI shotshells for protection against venomous
snakes. Thanks for the nice informative video, James.
I have 50 years of bushcrafting ( even before that was a word, or what it was called) experience, 10 years in the ARMY as a paratrooper, and spent several months alone in the mountains of Alaska. I have said before, and I repeat it here. with a kit that size ( and even more so the "Altoids tin kits" ) that if you could survive a situation with that kit, you would almost certainly survive nearly as comfortably with out it. if you are going into the woods, a small lightweight haversack with an actually functional kit that includes something to keep you off the ground ( convection is more dangerous than exposure to cold air in the same temperatures ) something to keep weather off of you ( in the form of a small tarp, with ways to pitch it into a shelter) a full sized fixed blade knife, and a way to gather, disinfect, and carry water ( a steel bottle, preferably with a steel nesting cup) would actually effect your survivability. I have shown on my channel more than one way to pack a kit filling all of these needs in a very easy to carry, comfortable kit that usually comes in under 5 lbs dry ( but EVERY kit I make has a steel water bottle and nesting cup) I know it is trendy, and makes for a lot of views, but this kind of "kit" is likely to cause more harm than good. you also do not address that the very best gear on the planet can not help you if you do not have the training, and skills to use it effectively. if you have read this far, I want to say, I am not trying to call you out specifically, just stating that in reality, most of the items in this type of kit are more fluff than substance. one thing I will call you out on specifically is the several mentions of suturing. 1) an untrained person should never try to suture a wound. 2) the cordage in paracord is not suitable for this at all and is very likely to just destroy the skin around the wound causing further harm. and 3) sewing a wound closed with out cleaning it properly is almost certainly going to cause severe infections, that are often much worse than the original wound.
Thanks for watching the video and for sharing your opinions. Have a great day and I will check out your channel and look for that video.
A great kit you have assembled. We especially appreciate the heads-up about the outdoor mosquito patch product. We have not seen or heard of that before. In the tropics, many of our skeeters carry bad things like malaria and dengue fever. When a local government says "There is no dengue in this area" and then a grade-schooler who never traveled futher than between home and school during the school year contracts the disease, we think it prudent to always protect yourself. Hopefully, a local pharmacy or sporting goods shop will stock it or be able to order the product. I think it will be very popular among the outdoor set here. Thank you James for another superior video.
Excellent! I'm glad that you liked it and found it useful!
What a great little kit!!
Also that trick candle is inspired, never thought about them being used for a survival situation but it's a candle that reignites itself, it's a no brainer!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I keep the following in my belt, especially during travel
Lighter
Mini compass
Mini flashlight
Flint
Paracord
Whistle
Saw blade
Mini glow sticks
Gunpowder
Cord and bolt weapon (improvised)
Self igniting candle
Cotton buds
Nasal inhaler
Alcohol
Medicine pills (6 different kind.... aspirin, anti inflammatory,anti bacterial, antihistamine, anti motility and antacid)
Band aid
Insect repellent
Water purification tablet
Amulet/lucky charm
I keep most of these hidden in the zipper compartment of my belt, and some are inside a small pouch hanging attached in the belt itself.
I learned in this video the genius use of water filter straw, aluminum foil and extra battery. I would also like to add a mini USB, just in case
Watching this I got the idea to add a laminated card with jokes and other morale boosters. In the times that I have had to dig into my survival kit, I have always had something like a flute or harmonica. Now, to find a curiously small equivalent for this curiously strong survival kit 🧐
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Wow, you have a LOT of essential stuff packed into that little kit! Amazing.
Thanks!
Hi from the UK. Really enjoyed the video. I am sure we all look at ready made survival kits and think how we could all do better at a fraction of the cost. This is solid evidence of the fact. All the materials are easily sourced and affordable plus some good little improvisations.
Thanks so much and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
Love the fact that you have included the heavy foil. I have the same in my survival kit. This is a really great kit. My kit that is similar uses 2 pouches, but I included some lifeboat water, a larger first aid kit & some emergency lifeboat rations, but many of my items are the same as yours.
Excellent!
Nice vid , as usual James. Did you know that you can use 14500 Li rechargeable 3.7v batteries in the kree light? I have used my edc kree with 3.7v batteries for over 5 years with no apparent damage, what a difference in brightness!!!! Thanx, Sam
Excellent idea!
I like the thought & effort put into this kit. There are a few things you mention I don’t think I have ever seen before. It looks like this is being used in combination with your everyday carry items like the multitool you have (one of the things I was going to suggest until I saw you had one). If you were going to use this as a stand alone pack not including items like a knife, flashlight or multitool you have on you, I would personally swap out the knife for a backlock knife. They are generally inexpensive (you can buy good budget locking knives for $20 or less) and can really go to work like a fixed blade without fear of seriously cutting yourself. I would also trade the flash light for a light that has settings for low lumen. This kit seems to be geared toward survival in the wilderness. In that case, I would rather have a flash light I can run on the lowest setting for like 70 hours instead of a light that only has a high setting and burns out in 10. The only reason I bring this up is these are the items as well as a multitool that you are most likely to actually use/need.
Thanks for watching and for your suggestions.
Go with a p51 it's a little longer so it makes it easier to use.
Sure, you could do that.
@@WayPointSurvival good video thanks
Outstanding! I love to tetris my altoids tin too, but yours is REALLY impressive. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Nice little kit. Thank you so much for sharing. I got a couple of ideas on how to make my kit better. God bless and stay safe.
Excellent, God bless you too!
There was a girl who stopped a charging bear with a .22; What you say, a .22?....Yes a .22, she shot her boyfriend in the leg and she was able to get away.
Lol
I would replace the Bic lighter with a Clipper lighter as it can be refilled with butane and the striker can be removed to use it as a striker wheel if out of fuel, and being that it price is the same as that of a Bic you can't go wrong with a Clipper.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I like butt pack size or a bit bigger. Never been a fan of any of the smaller kits. Why make survival harder than it has to be?
I explained that in the video.
Have you thought of a chest rig. I'm in a wheelchair and I think that would work for me.
That would be a good option as well. Thanks so much for watching for the suggestion!
I enjoy your channel where you instruct how to do things to help ourselves. Not always trying to sell something. Also all you do is Faith based.
Thanks!
Love how ALL of that stuff fits in the Altoids tin...like a ship in a bottle.
Right, lol!
Great kit. I'm going back through my edc, but thinking about utilizing a spare ammo pouch. Thank you for another great video. God bless you and your family.
Excellent, God bless you too!
Sweetheart you may just want to check out my detachable auger Settlers Wrench. One of my videos. It takes up a lot less space than a conventional Settlers Wrench and is much easier to use. It looks as though it could fit along side of your wonderful little survival bag and maby will enable you to build a shelter with it and your emergency blanket.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@WayPointSurvival Your absolutely welcome sweetheart!!! Did you watch the video???
One thing I am lacking on is water purification. I better get on that. Good looking kit there. Great video as usual
Thanks so much, my friend! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
No whistle. The lighter top should be protected so it doesn't discharge.
Good kit.
I always carry a whistle on my keyring so that would be redundant. The lighter top is in no danger of discharging. I've carried a Bic lighter in my pocket for years and never had a problem with the gas leaking out from the lever being depressed and I carry a lot of other things in that same pocket as well.
I always smash the thumbs up at the beginning, James. BC I know it's going to be good!
Thanks so much!
Another great review brother.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
That's a real cool kit.
Thanks!
Well thought out and organized. Only things I would do differently is packing the signal mirror and fresnel lens on the top, and adding a whistle which is also readily accessible. I would rather signal for rescue as soon I was in trouble and hopefully get found/rescued before I would need to survive for an extended or indefi6 period.
I always carry a whistle on my keychain and so that would be a redundant item. Also, the reason that the mirror and Fresnel lens is packed in the bottom, is that they are flat and fit better in that position.
@@WayPointSurvival One is none and two is one, so redundancy isn't a bad thing. Especially if you aren't alone and it's you and at least one other personI in a survival situation dependent on that one kit, or if the first whistle gets lost or stops working for some odd reason. I understand that the lens and mirror are flat, which is why they'd also fit well up in the lid of the tin. At least just the mirror, just to have something to signal with readily accessible. Another simple solution would be to sand, smooth, and polish the outside bottom of the tin, making the tin itself a signaling mirror.
Very nice survival ready kit 👍👍 Best of luck for your adventures 💥💫
Thank you!
I like it,
It would be easy to make it cross-border/airport friendly 👍🏻
Indeed!
The trick birthday candle, is quite the "TRICK"
Thanks.
Now you are gonna make me look at my camera bag survival kit that can fit on your belt... Thanks Jimmy!
Excellent, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
That Altoids tin was like a clown car. Good stuff as usual. Thanks.
Lol. Thanks for watching!
I wouldn’t think there would be so much in such a small bag 🎉🎉🎉🎉
not perfect utill it has a kukri loaded.
Lol, right?
00:01 Can I just nominate James Bender for Brochacho of the Year, 2023?
Who doesn’t want this guy for a next door neighbor? Especially given what’s right around the corner?
Can I get a witness? 🙋🏼♂️🙋🏿♂️🙋🏾♀️🙋♀️🙋🏽🙋🏻🙋🏻♂️
Amen 🥳
Thanks so much! I take that as a real compliment.
Excellent video, as always. 🙂
Things to add:
01. A critical missing component: SOAP!
What good are band-aids, sutures, ointments, etc if you haven't cleaned the wound? (Are your shots, especially tetanus, up to date?)
02. I'm hearing bankline is an excellent replacement for paracord. Just as strong yet more compact if nothing else. Thoughts?
03. Meds.
- Imodium or other anti-diarrheal. Why does EVERY bushcraft/ camping/ suruvival instructor on youtube miss this? Many will have tourniquets and not have poop control!
- Prescription meds. Supposedly, 70% the US population requires prescription daily. Replace regulary, of course.
An effective soap can be made with just water and charcoal. Bank line is okay but it doesn't have all of the inner strands. 6 ft of paracord will give you 6 ft of 200 lb test outer sheathing and 84 ft of 25 lb test innner line. There are natural things that you can use for medicinal needs and of course whatever prescription meds you need to be on should be in there. This kit is for me everyone needs to modify it to their own abilities.
On my belt I only have a Victorinox pouch with a Victorinox tinker, a pre-threaded needle sealed in a straw and an original model Niteize doohicky.
My real EDC survival kit is in a Maxpedition pouch in the front compartment of my backpack, I call it the OLOK psk (One Litre, One Kilo), whick is designed as a ‘stuck outdoors overnight in bad weather here in Montreal’ and doubles as my get home bag.
Show you love wildlife, hug a porcupine today !
Excellent kit!
Thanks so much James, I will buy this great kit right now.
Excellent!
Thanks for the information!!
Thanks for watching!
Squeeze in a whistle, tweezers, and an Aussie FRED in place of the P-38, and you'll have something great! Oh, and Fresnell is pronounced "Frey' nell"!
I carry a whistle and tweezers in my pocket everyday and for the life of me I can't quit mispronouncing fresnel, lol.
Great Stuff. Greetings from England, love your channel, budding bushcrafter here, learnt loads from your videos.
Thanks so much!
Wow,1st👍🏻👍🏻. Always a pleasure to see your videos. Great content 💯👍🏻👍🏻⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲
Awesome and congratulations!
I use lithium batteries in all my camping/bug out gear because they will hold their charge like you said and work in extreme well in cold weather as well.
Indeed!
I love watching Altoid tin videos and even made a few. That is by far the most impressive one.
Thanks so much!
James Once Again Another Great Video and Thanks For Caring and Sharing My Friend! Have A Blessed Day and Keep Up the Awesome Work.
Thanks so much, my friend! You too!
I suppose my survival kit would be slightly different. Sure a good flashlight and first, life straw, and water tablets, blanket, fire starter, and first aid kit. My flashlight would be a USB rechargeable electric defense flashlight and a headlight. I would have a solar USB power pack and a compact high power USB power pack, a USB plasma fire starter, the magnifier(for fire starting and reading) My solar sport watch that has compass, pencil and paper, and a track flip phone. For food, a small fishing kit with lures, a good compact knife, a small bar of soap, the heavy duty, AL foil, mosquito repellent. I would also keep a generous supply of non lubricated condoms that could lots of uses in addition to their main use, including fire starting, water storage, tourniquet, bandage, food storage, defense, fishing, and hunting.
Thanks for watching. You definitely have a lot of items listed. However, I would caution against anything that has to be recharged as the plugs can fail, the wires can break internally or be lost, and rechargeable batteries do you have a limit to how many times they can take and hold the charge.
Mine is VERY similar to yours. Basically, different pouch. The rest is about the same, except my knife for my kit ia a V Victorinox Huntsman. It has 7 sharp edges between blades and tools that can cut, slice, saw, or rip. My pouch is a tad smaller. Its contents are specifically made for my personal skillset. Has the ingredients to attain all the primary needs, if you have the skills to utilize contents. Nice kit man. You did well. Thanks for sharing. Ben
Thanks so much for watching the video and for sharing your kit!
Interesting. Work can take me almost 300 miles from home on any given day. So my get home bag is actually 2 bags. I have an old Fox Outdoor canvas Australian army rucksack knockoff that I waterproofed and a discontinued Rothco sling bag. Both are getting a little old, so thinking of up grading with something new. Because I can be so far away from home if something happens, they've become more like camping bags. This video reminds me of how I use to just use a military messenger bag. I really need to go through my stuff and condense.
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
Great kit….I don’t understand the usefulness of the altoid tin itself. It’s well packed but I’ve changed to a heavy ziplock bag. I’ve also eliminated the concept of snaring and fishing…in current times the likelihood of needing to provide wild food is exceedingly small. I’ve changed my kits to focus on shelter ,no fail fire starting,and simple water purification. And a few jolly ranchers.
The tin is useful because it forces you to pack into a small space and it also protects your gear.
This video is awesome and I can't believe how much you put into an Altoids tin ( I have about 50 ) thank you for sharing I enjoy your knowledge. .. Jerry Roe . Northeast Tennessee
Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
I like it. I live in the Great Basin. It us the most unusual environment for survival. Very very diverse skills are needed. However, that being said. My Pop told me when the strange crap happens generally all U have is what's in your pocket to manage it. So the bigger and more full your pocket is the better. Nice Job.
Thanks!
Great info! Love the 1790 series. Hope to train with you someday!
Thanks so much! We are continuing to film for episode 16. We would love to have you come out and take some classes!
Unless you're looking to get septicemia and/or gangrene, never suture a wound in the field, especially in a survival situation with materials not specifically meant for the job, ie, nonsterile line/needles that can leave micro debris onto which bacteria can adhere. Most especially, only suture a wound if you've been appropriately trained by a qualified healthcare professional, and no, RUclips videos do not count. Never-never-never.
Of course, you should only attempt suturing if you've been trained.
Hey thats a nice kit...I have most of that in mine...
I have a needle with dental floss already threaded plus i have a very thin electric guitar string rolled up tight for my snare wire..I made my own strike anywhere matches out of Fat Wood and covered them with fingernail polish to waterproof them.. And a small one time use Super Glue ..All that and much more fits in my Altoid can..I bought a bike tire tube and cut it into quarter inch thick strips to hold the can closed..
PEACE....
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
Wow, that Cree Ultrafire flashlight is blast for its prize tag; light, compact, three light modes, shines like crazy and one AA bat? thx for a tip, i just got two of them and all i can say is „money well spend“.
Excellent. I believe it is a very good value for the money.
i love you man you are the kinda guy where i just wanna be your friend. your a really cool dude!
I really enjoy your videos. But, I would like to caution against carrying anything in the small of your back. As a retired correctional officer I’ve seen injuries from officers falling onto their back and mostly handcuffs causing injuries but also radios and canisters of pepper spray. Just something to think about. Keep up the good work.
Good point. It's definitely something that needs to be taken into consideration.
Hello 👋 James, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this informative video. Your kit contains just about everything you need for an emergency. Stay safe out there. 🤗 👋
Thanks so much, my friend!
A birthday candle is a good flame extender but the trick ones are not worth the extra cost. I went to the expense to test the effectiveness. As per the package they need to burn 30 seconds to reliably relight. Under 10 seconds they act like a normal candle. At around 20 seconds call it a 50-50 chance of relight. After 30 they work as advertized. If you can’t get the candle into your tinder in far less time what is it worth the added expense? Use regular candles they work fine but with both types in high heat conditions can melt and make a real mess. Use the sealed plastic straw trick as a packaging method. The average straw will hold 2 candles. You can also pack 2 strike anywhere matches facing in opposite directions if you desire them. Just be careful heat sealing them.
Thanks for watching!
For the total overall size of the pouch, this is one of the best survival kits I've seen! Great job! 👍 Thank you for sharing!
Thanks!
That was an incredible kit James! I have 2 pouches similar to that and I know what one of them is going to be used for now! Always great content from you brother, NEVER disappointed!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with next! May God bless you and your family always! Until next time my friend, stay safe!
Thanks so much for watching and I'm really glad that you liked the little survival kit! God bless you and yours as well!
Lots of good info. A personal observation,all the kits I see on many channels none of them include a Whistle. Very important to help you be found. You can Never Yell or Scream Loud or Long enough to be heard. Just a thought.
I always carry one on my key ring, so it's not necessary.
Great job batman, but which pouch is for the batarang? And where does the bat-shark repellent go?
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Well, I carry that on other places on my bat belt.
Pretty tidy kit.
One pint I have to to to mention. It's pronounced Frenelll . The bloke was French.
Yes. I just have a very hard time saying it that way, lol.
Does the flashlight remind anyone else of a lightsaber? I would run the batteries down playing with it and making lightsaber sound effects with my mouth...
Lol!
I’ve seen a lot of altoids tin kits detailed before. Yours has to have the widest assortment yet! In college did your ever try see how many bodies you could cram in a VW Beatle? If not you missed your calling. LOL
Thanks so much! I have made quite a few of these kids over the years and have gotten quite proficient at putting them together.
As a paramedic for >20yrs, I do wish people would put the idea of suturing a dirty wound with a sewing needle out of their minds. I especially find it far fetched that they would be capable of doing it to themselves.
You should never suture a dirty wound. It should always be irrigated first with clean and preferably sterile water. Also, not every wound should be sutured as some of them need to close from the inside out. Of course, you already know this.
I'd add super glue and a tourniquet as well for first aid along with an emergency Poncho paired with an emergency bivy bag or tarp for shelter.
Sure, you could do that.
Boy it must be tough to live in Ohio…In Michigan all we need for a survival kit is some cash and a major credit card…most campgrounds have stores and restaurants nearby. Have fun stay safe
Lol! Thanks for watching!
I have my Leatherman Wave in a Nite-ize "Pock-Its" with a couple dozen "other" items.
Excellent!
I know Bic is a well established brand, but if you can get your hands on one, definitely try a Clipper lighter for comparison. They´re a bit smaller so they take up less space in a kit, the guard around the flame is a higher so it´s slightly more wind proof, but most importantly the striker assembly is a self contained component you can pull out of the lighter to use separately. The easiest way to do this is to put it in its slot backwards so you still have the lighter´s body as handle, but you could also use it as ignitor for a survival tin you put together. In that case I´d recommend you swap out the striker wheel though, as it can be a bit difficult to turn with little to hold on to.
Thanks for watching and for the recommendation!
Clippers are more of an insanely more affordable version of other survival lighters. You can harvest the flints from drained Bics to use in a Clipper. They’re also easily refillable. If you have a campsite to keep butane that is well-lit to deal with springs and such, do it. For the last-ditch survival kit, you will want a brand new Bic.
I would get 2 baby bic lighter. I have one on my lanyard use it all the time. I get small key chain circle to fix on it . Also have my very small swiss army knife. It's sissors , very sharp tiny blade, a file/ flathead screwdriver, also have a p38 that has a spoon,on the p38 I have a neodymium magnet use it to tell if a pot will work on induction cooktop,go to yard sales and it's handy for identity metals.
Thanks for watching!
My only criticism is that I'd ditch the Altoids tin and the flashlight and put everything into a larger metal container. Keep it in a large pocket on your pants or your jacket. But, overall, well done!
Thanks for watching!
Could you please do a video on survival food? Someone may not be near water to do fishing. It could be helpful to have boullion pkts in your survival kit or small energy bar or chocolate. Notes about emergency wild foods like safe berries, crab apples, dandelion heads and leaves, violet heads and pine needle tea should be written on an index card and stowed in your kit. Some of this I learned as a Girl Scout.
The problem with making a video on survival food is that so many people have varied tastes as well as allergies. A person really has to do their own research to find what fits them best. I have been a video on that in the past and it's on my channel in the archives. But, it's what I use and it may not be for everybody.
G'Day James that is a nifty set up you made mate do you reckon you could add one of those cheap $2 rain coats or a space blanket and maybe a large sandwich bag as well for collecting water? Another great video 😉
Thanks! There really is no more room in the kit for any more items. You might be able to stuff a large sandwich bag and the casualty blanket is a space blanket.
Great Kit! Thanks James! From Annapolis MD, signing out!
Awesome! Thank you and I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks for the condor pouch link. I would like to attach a strap. How do you do that or do they make one. I ask about this with you "possibility pouch" Thanks again.
You might have to hand stitch some loops on each side to do that.
Excellent! Very easy to make and use. Thanks for passing the knowledge.
You're welcome!
I wish someone would come out with a Pouch Sleeve that attaches to your belt that you can put a pouch like this in. Then you could just unzip the sleeve, pull your EDC/Survival pouch out, use what you need and then return it to the sleeve on your belt and zip it up. This way you don't have to take the pouch off your belt to use it.
Sounds good!
Great kit but No One has prepared a kit for a companion Dog. A lot of outdoor people have dogs perhaps a video? it sure.will get likes👍
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!
Excellent kitt. Well done. Great video.
Charles 🪖🇺🇸❤️
Thanks!
Nice kit, but I think there are some ways to help you get through a night that could fit in their in lieu of a few things, I did like your mosquito repellent, I will probably steal that idea for some of my current kits
Thanks for watching!
I Always carry also few broth cubes (idk how you call them in english) they give some nutrients but mostly for comfort
Yes, that's always a great idea as long as you can keep the sodium content from rusting your gear.
Just another guys opinion on the matter but what I personally hate is that you have a pretty nice kit but say you get a cut and want to use the Band-Aid, are you really going to open the pouch unwrap the altoid tin unpack it find and use it and put all that back together? When I made kits like this and had them on me and needed them, often the inconvenience of having to pack and unpack basically spending 5 to 15 minutes was enough that I often said screw it ill make due without it even though I even went threw the trouble to carry it. If you can get things on a first order retrieval basis that would be the bees knees.
Actually, that's why I carry a couple of Band-Aids in my wallet.
That is small enough for a girl to have in her purse...cuz you just never know when you will need something.
Indeed!
Very nice compromise between utility and portability: it's a small enough pouch that you could reasonably keep it on your belt.
Thanks!
Excellent information. How does the Frontier Straw compare with the Lifestraw for filtration?
I believe that it's as good of a filter but it's smaller and doesn't filter quite as much water.
Nice kit as always, thanks. I use an old garmin gps case (the garmin broke). I keep the fresnal lense and signal mirror in my phone case. The back of the mirror is painted with glow in the dark paint and the phone case is clear so the paint can charge. I would add a whistle to this kit. I also liked the the oldtime kit with the cork .
Thanks so much!
Flip the battery backwards in the flashlight, that way and accidental toggle or a curious kid doesn't turn it on and leave it on.
Yes, that's always a good idea.
That's a lot of stuff in a small pouch wow.
I use the Helikon Sere as a belt pouch, it seems full just with keys and a sak in. 😂
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Label the video korrecklee. Like for outdoor walking in the middle of t\ night survival.
The video is labeled correctly.
Great vid and awesome kit! You gotta do a follow up vid where ya crack open the kit and put it to the test in a hypothetical 24hr scenario.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion.
Ever consider a Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II? It is submersible for 30 minutes at 1 meter depth. It uses multiple battery types (x1 AA, x1 AAA, or x1 CR123 (NVG batteries)) equally well but with varying run times and brightness as specified by the manufacturer. The size is comparable if not lighter than that light. The durability is excellent as evidence by the fact that they widely issue them to Marine Infantryman (and other branches). It’s a scientific fact Marine Infantryman are the most extreme gear “testers” on the planet. Grunt proof is a term that has sprung up from their prowess at destroying equipment. There are various models but standard color options are Red, white, blue, and IR lights… each color has three (x3) illumination settings and one (x1) strobe setting. The light can be utilized one handed for on off as well as switching to any of the light of intensity flashing combinations. The light can be handheld but it also is capable of attaching to a supplied elastic headband and functioning as a headlamp. If cost isn’t a factor… there are better options… maybe. Streamlight Compact II has many arguments why it’s a better light than a myriad of higher priced Surefire or Petzl options. Imo if your light isn’t capable of functions as a headlamp… it’s wrong.
That's an interesting light for sure! My biggest problem with most of these flashlights is they are energy Hogs. A survival flashlight should sip energy and last for many hours.
@@WayPointSurvival oh and they make a specific NSN’d version now. I do not own it so can’t comment on it. But it’s being issued to all the Marines… or it was all the Air Forces Rescue Swimmers… 🤔 I think I read this in military times … I don’t remember… anyway it has a “lens piece” that slides over the LED bulbs and turns the light into a very effective “Strobe”. I’m not sure of the runtime for IR or White light strobing with a CR123 but it very much “sips” energy. LED bulbs do great at it (battery efficiency) and the bulb itself will last some ridiculous amount of hours before failure (essentially a lifetime over 100,000 runtime hours). The strobe specs and requirements are designed to keep the light functioning for extended durations should the wearer be bobbing in the Pacific Ocean somewhere awaiting recovery.
Funny, I used to put these together when I was a kid, not as much &some not invented yet... That was in the 60's.
Cool!
You could have a business selling these completely assembled. You can demonstrated how to use each item in a video. People would buy them.
Yes, I probably could. However, I don't really have the time to put these together and I believe that people need the experience building the kit themselves as they will be more familiar with it that way. Otherwise, they'll just buy it and put it on the shelf or in a backpack and never look at it until they need it.