A main waterkit is essential for any woodsman and/or bushcrafter to keep hydrated at all times and the need for other functions in the woods like creating a fire, keeping a sturdy food source, using the water filtration, making cordage, identifying plants and animals, and natural navigation. It will add to self confidence and to be more resiliant and self reliant.Your presentation adds to the different segments and its importance in the woods.
@@cowtipper6705 I was a skeptic for years even after watching blackie and others use it.And I really feel bad for not saving the money sooner. It is such a lifesaver literally. That, to be said in the winter months. I still like to boil my water. Just to stay proficient in the process.But I prefer the grail hands down to any other product.On the market, when it comes to water purification or filtration.
@@MidlifeWanderings262 I'll be doing a video on that soon.This is more of a subtropical or mountainous environment kit, in which you have ready access to water. If you are moving into an errand environment, I would recommend the 2L bladders. I will send you via facebook messenger tonight In conjunction with what I showed in the video today.
I use only 3 bottles .Original swiss M34 canteen, 32oz Nalgene with stainless mug and at last italian army surplus aluminium 44oz field canteen with mug. More than 60% of time i use Nalgene.Italian bottle i use on longer trails and swiss bottle i use as a bottle of liquor. I worked my way up to this state by trial and error. As for filtration, I have a sawyer but I don't use it most of the time because we have a lot of sources of drinking water in CZ that you only need to boil and I carry aquatabs as an emergency solution.
@@offthecouch1999 In CZ we have even map of all public wells,nature springs and other drink water sources and most of them you only need water to boil. M34 here is quite comon with price under 15$. I buy my for 8 $.
Hey Dakota, I'm glad to see another video from you. I appreciate any video that contains "food for thought". I thought about getting the Grayl, but I couldn't find any way to justify getting it. Not because of how much it costs, but because of its limitations. I do a lot of cold weather camping/Bushcraft and virtually any filtration systems during the winter time where temperatures can get down to freezing or below freezing are pretty much useless imo. Even most containers that are made of plastic or silicone aren't able to be used or able to survive in harsh weather conditions. So, that is why I only carry stainless steel containers when I'm out in the field. I liked hearing about your thoughts on why you think it may be a good idea to carry a stainless steel flask and cup as an option. I might get one in the future once I can get more info on any ideas for it to have any multi functional/purpose qualities. So far my water filter/transport kit consists of a stainless steel water bottle with a stainless steel cap, a stainless steel cup or container of some sort and a millbank bag that I pair with a Delta emergency water filter. In a pinch I can use my shemagh, or a bandana, or even my dump pouch as a secondary filtering system in an emergency. It might be slightly heavier than your system, but I can use mine year round. Everyone has their trade offs when it comes to their different kit builds. Thanks for the video. It's much appreciated. I actually messaged you about your new oil cloth tarp that you talked about in one of videos. I think you said it may be coming out soon and that you were going to do a video on it to describe its features/capabilities, lighter weight and some other functions. I'm really looking forward to that video. Until then have a wonderful day Dakota and God bless you and your family. Cheers!😊
Thanks a ton of the insight on this, i've spent a very small amount of time in extremely cold weathers and did not ever have an opportunity to use a filter in those environments due to the fact that the water was either frozen or snow. We typically boiled in that regard.So having this insight from somebody who lives, there is really awesome. Which platform did you message me on about? Oil skins heart? Our first run just ended, but we're looking to do Another pre order right before the holidays. I'd be willing to, i'm going halfs With you on a grill, if you promise to use it for a season and see if it froze up and destroyed itself during the winter. This is something I really would like to know.Because I like to have things that I could deploy anywhere in the world.
By the way, my friend.Thank you so much for commenting. It makes an immense difference for what is pushed on this platform and the conversations that we have here in the comment section are what I strive for because we all get to learn from each other.
@@offthecouch1999I'm glad to hear back from you so soon. I appreciate your enthusiasm for your channel and your subscribers as well. Unfortunately I haven't been able to go camping lately because of my job. I'm trying to take a vacation this year so I can go camping again in the Nevada mountains. The lowest temperature that I have ever camped and did Bushcraft so far was -10°. Not super cold, but cold enough that if your not wearing the proper winter clothing and have a good shelter, survival can be a legitimate issue, especially if you consider the wind chill factor. I'll let you know if or when my company gives me a chance to go on a week's vacation and I'll take you up on that offer to go halves with you to test out the Grayl. I haven't checked out your website yet to see about your oil cloth tarp, but I'm definitely going to check it out now. Please do a video about it when you have time. K, ttyl and have a great day.😊
Sawyer is easier to keep and store in freezing weather unlike grayl and other systems which are sooooo cool - and expensive. Im 77, i want something easy ti care for, light weight and mostly bombproof. Boiling #1, Sawyer #2, and the expensive things at home.
I spent most of my life with a Sawyer squeeze. Never once have I gotten sick. But now that I live closer to the city and adversely closer to a much more airplane and car run off in national forests.Etc. I use the grill so that I don't get sick for something stupid. That boiling can't remove. However, on the Appalachian trail, we're out in the back country. A sawyer is a really awesome choice that is extremely cheap and easy to replace, but also easy to maintain in the field.If you, I have a protocol to do so. Thank you so much for popping in.I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@FredFreiberger-pk6wc Exactly.It gives you a very broad method of filtration and purification in order to cover most environments applicable to the modern outdoorsmen. That being the american outdoorsman, I can't speak on other countries outside of the u U.S and guatemala
@@Savage.Doomer they clog up pretty quick needing backflushed with the very water it just filtered. Squeeze is ok but mini is a pain. I used it on AT with only two failures but nothing that would make me run from the product.
You seem like a good young man but damn brother you overemphasized that product you said you had nothing to do with them moneywise but holy crap you said you wanted to I’m 67 years old started off with military grade You said you had to have the Sawyer, keep the videos coming maybe someday you’ll catch up to me
I've never had an issue with sawyer, making me sick but the amount of time it takes for me to process water and the Lack of processed materials and comparison to grail has made me transfer. They are quite pricey, but I will say. I'm looking at buying another one just for my get home bag. Gonna be a few months of cutting grass to make that happen, but it'll be worth it.
@@offthecouch1999 I apologize for my attitude. I’m just an old Fudd. I just live on my Homestead lotta newfangled stuff out there. I get it. Stay safe.
@fgallogallo7 its ok im happy to have you here. We all.come from.different experinces and as generations flow we expericnce new woods with new rules. Feel free to drop knowledge as you feel the need to. We are what makes this channel relivant. Just remember that kids are watching so keep it pg
I have a Grayl in each of our go bags (BOB). I chose the 24 0z. geo press. I have two more for our travel and basic need at home. I took one to Canada fishing this year, but did not have to use it. We boiled lots of water on a propane cooker with a 3 gallon pot and had more water than we needed for coffee and cooking. I brought the Grayl more as a peace of mind, than a necessity, if we needed it out on the lake. The pilots that fly us in say this lake has the best water around and they drink from the lake. BUT... as I cast for pike around a big beaver dam, I know if I need water I have a safe way to get it. They are pricey but IMHO They are some of the best. We don't go up there in freezing weather so that is not an issue. I live in an area that has freezing weather and that is an issue. I still recommend them. Thanks for the video and keep them coming.
@@pB-vp3mo I'd love to hear your thoughts on them.More in cold weather that was one of my biggest worries is them expanding Cracking, because of the little bit of water that is left under the filter that you can't necessarily heat on your own
Right on brother.. Glad to see that “forever student mentality” at work 👊🏻
@@FueltheFires thanks brother. Glad you enjoyed
Good video, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !
Thanks my friend hope to see you in the next one
A main waterkit is essential for any woodsman and/or bushcrafter to keep hydrated at all times and the need for other functions in the woods like creating a fire, keeping a sturdy food source, using the water filtration, making cordage, identifying plants and animals, and natural navigation. It will add to self confidence and to be more resiliant and self reliant.Your presentation adds to the different segments and its importance in the woods.
This is very true. Thank you for watching my friend. Safe journeys
@offthecouch1999 God bless your Mom!
I take my Grayle everywhere. The woods and at work. Awesome video bro
@@kalstreksandtrails7606 thanks man
It's on my list of stuff to get.
@@cowtipper6705 I was a skeptic for years even after watching blackie and others use it.And I really feel bad for not saving the money sooner. It is such a lifesaver literally. That, to be said in the winter months. I still like to boil my water. Just to stay proficient in the process.But I prefer the grail hands down to any other product.On the market, when it comes to water purification or filtration.
Dope video bro. Definitely something I need to take into account moving into a hot weather climate
@@MidlifeWanderings262 I'll be doing a video on that soon.This is more of a subtropical or mountainous environment kit, in which you have ready access to water. If you are moving into an errand environment, I would recommend the 2L bladders. I will send you via facebook messenger tonight In conjunction with what I showed in the video today.
@@offthecouch1999 Cool. Thanks bro, always appreciated
@MidlifeWanderings262 no problem
I use only 3 bottles .Original swiss M34 canteen, 32oz Nalgene with stainless mug and at last italian army surplus aluminium 44oz field canteen with mug.
More than 60% of time i use Nalgene.Italian bottle i use on longer trails and swiss bottle i use as a bottle of liquor. I worked my way up to this state by trial and error.
As for filtration, I have a sawyer but I don't use it most of the time because we have a lot of sources of drinking water in CZ that you only need to boil and I carry aquatabs as an emergency solution.
Nice. Thats a blessing. I always wanted an origional m34. Here in bama we have poor water quaility due to pollution
@@offthecouch1999 In CZ we have even map of all public wells,nature springs and other drink water sources and most of them you only need water to boil. M34 here is quite comon with price under 15$. I buy my for
8 $.
@@jakubhoke9526 nice. Is cz czech republic?
@@offthecouch1999 Yeah Czech Republic.
@@jakubhoke9526 sweet. I always wanted to see the countryside out there
Hey Dakota, I'm glad to see another video from you. I appreciate any video that contains "food for thought". I thought about getting the Grayl, but I couldn't find any way to justify getting it. Not because of how much it costs, but because of its limitations. I do a lot of cold weather camping/Bushcraft and virtually any filtration systems during the winter time where temperatures can get down to freezing or below freezing are pretty much useless imo. Even most containers that are made of plastic or silicone aren't able to be used or able to survive in harsh weather conditions. So, that is why I only carry stainless steel containers when I'm out in the field. I liked hearing about your thoughts on why you think it may be a good idea to carry a stainless steel flask and cup as an option. I might get one in the future once I can get more info on any ideas for it to have any multi functional/purpose qualities. So far my water filter/transport kit consists of a stainless steel water bottle with a stainless steel cap, a stainless steel cup or container of some sort and a millbank bag that I pair with a Delta emergency water filter. In a pinch I can use my shemagh, or a bandana, or even my dump pouch as a secondary filtering system in an emergency. It might be slightly heavier than your system, but I can use mine year round. Everyone has their trade offs when it comes to their different kit builds. Thanks for the video. It's much appreciated. I actually messaged you about your new oil cloth tarp that you talked about in one of videos. I think you said it may be coming out soon and that you were going to do a video on it to describe its features/capabilities, lighter weight and some other functions. I'm really looking forward to that video. Until then have a wonderful day Dakota and God bless you and your family. Cheers!😊
Thanks a ton of the insight on this, i've spent a very small amount of time in extremely cold weathers and did not ever have an opportunity to use a filter in those environments due to the fact that the water was either frozen or snow. We typically boiled in that regard.So having this insight from somebody who lives, there is really awesome. Which platform did you message me on about? Oil skins heart? Our first run just ended, but we're looking to do Another pre order right before the holidays. I'd be willing to, i'm going halfs With you on a grill, if you promise to use it for a season and see if it froze up and destroyed itself during the winter. This is something I really would like to know.Because I like to have things that I could deploy anywhere in the world.
By the way, my friend.Thank you so much for commenting. It makes an immense difference for what is pushed on this platform and the conversations that we have here in the comment section are what I strive for because we all get to learn from each other.
@@offthecouch1999I'm glad to hear back from you so soon. I appreciate your enthusiasm for your channel and your subscribers as well. Unfortunately I haven't been able to go camping lately because of my job. I'm trying to take a vacation this year so I can go camping again in the Nevada mountains. The lowest temperature that I have ever camped and did Bushcraft so far was -10°. Not super cold, but cold enough that if your not wearing the proper winter clothing and have a good shelter, survival can be a legitimate issue, especially if you consider the wind chill factor. I'll let you know if or when my company gives me a chance to go on a week's vacation and I'll take you up on that offer to go halves with you to test out the Grayl. I haven't checked out your website yet to see about your oil cloth tarp, but I'm definitely going to check it out now. Please do a video about it when you have time. K, ttyl and have a great day.😊
Will do you stay safe
Sawyer is easier to keep and store in freezing weather unlike grayl and other systems which are sooooo cool - and expensive. Im 77, i want something easy ti care for, light weight and mostly bombproof. Boiling #1, Sawyer #2, and the expensive things at home.
I spent most of my life with a Sawyer squeeze. Never once have I gotten sick. But now that I live closer to the city and adversely closer to a much more airplane and car run off in national forests.Etc. I use the grill so that I don't get sick for something stupid. That boiling can't remove. However, on the Appalachian trail, we're out in the back country. A sawyer is a really awesome choice that is extremely cheap and easy to replace, but also easy to maintain in the field.If you, I have a protocol to do so. Thank you so much for popping in.I hope you enjoyed the video.
Basically multiple fire making methods. Multiple water purification methods
@@FredFreiberger-pk6wc Exactly.It gives you a very broad method of filtration and purification in order to cover most environments applicable to the modern outdoorsmen. That being the american outdoorsman, I can't speak on other countries outside of the u
U.S and guatemala
How do you burn through a sawyer mini? They last for 100,000 gallons.
@@Savage.Doomer 👀 you ever use it more than once a weekend?
Also the glue fails allowing unfiltered water past the filter aftdr around 700 gallons. (Filter life and chassis life are not the same )
@@Savage.Doomer they clog up pretty quick needing backflushed with the very water it just filtered. Squeeze is ok but mini is a pain. I used it on AT with only two failures but nothing that would make me run from the product.
@@offthecouch1999 gotcha
@@offthecouch1999 I use it several times a weekend when I primitive camp or backpack
On ss money always a issue
@@smd482000 i totaly u derstand that i saves for 8 months well... my wife did to get it for me as a preaent
You seem like a good young man but damn brother you overemphasized that product you said you had nothing to do with them moneywise but holy crap you said you wanted to I’m 67 years old started off with military grade You said you had to have the Sawyer, keep the videos coming maybe someday you’ll catch up to me
I've never had an issue with sawyer, making me sick but the amount of time it takes for me to process water and the Lack of processed materials and comparison to grail has made me transfer. They are quite pricey, but I will say. I'm looking at buying another one just for my get home bag. Gonna be a few months of cutting grass to make that happen, but it'll be worth it.
@@offthecouch1999 I apologize for my attitude. I’m just an old Fudd. I just live on my Homestead lotta newfangled stuff out there. I get it. Stay safe.
@fgallogallo7 its ok im happy to have you here. We all.come from.different experinces and as generations flow we expericnce new woods with new rules. Feel free to drop knowledge as you feel the need to. We are what makes this channel relivant. Just remember that kids are watching so keep it pg
It’s not enough water 💧 if you are dry camping. Not so good for water 💦 carrying
@@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE i use 2l collapsables for that environment but i personally live in a water abundant environment
I have a Grayl in each of our go bags (BOB). I chose the 24 0z. geo press. I have two more for our travel and basic need at home. I took one to Canada fishing this year, but did not have to use it. We boiled lots of water on a propane cooker with a 3 gallon pot and had more water than we needed for coffee and cooking. I brought the Grayl more as a peace of mind, than a necessity, if we needed it out on the lake. The pilots that fly us in say this lake has the best water around and they drink from the lake. BUT... as I cast for pike around a big beaver dam, I know if I need water I have a safe way to get it. They are pricey but IMHO They are some of the best. We don't go up there in freezing weather so that is not an issue. I live in an area that has freezing weather and that is an issue. I still recommend them. Thanks for the video and keep them coming.
@@pB-vp3mo I'd love to hear your thoughts on them.More in cold weather that was one of my biggest worries is them expanding Cracking, because of the little bit of water that is left under the filter that you can't necessarily heat on your own