I got the Tiny Survival Guide a while ago and actually took the time to read it through a couple times, and gotta tell you, it is a very well laid out and thorough guide - actually quite amazing given its size. If nothing else, reading it gets you to think rigorously about all the aspects of different emergency situations. There's nothing else remotely like it out there.
I had a world's worth of fun putting my little EDC together last weekend. It ended up weighing 500gms and is about the size of a largish sweet potato. But it drops into my handbag neat as anything. It holds almost 100 items including a foldable fire pit and a foldable cooking pot. Anyway, I did it really just for the fun. Finished it Sunday night. There were quite a lot of seriously miniaturised toiletry items, me being female. Well, that was Sunday. Monday night I was being helped into an ambulance by two nice medics, groaning in pain and holding my tummy. I had my handbag. Plus my EDC. It was a LIFESAVER.
The tins are available on Amazon for significantly less money. You can also buy the Bento Box style kits that Erik demonstrates. Like the French mess kits. You will not find a French mess kit for love or money anywhere
I bought the mini survival guide and mini first aid guide for my homemade survival and first aid kits. I was trained in the military,and an avid hunter and camper, but the advantage of having reference material cannot be overrated. When your in a highly stressful situation, taking a moment to step back and plan your way out cannot be overrated. These guides are well written and contains a lot of information. They cannot take the place of prior training, but worth the extra once of weight.
Great video as usual, the cork goes inside the little spool of fishing line, it's apart of the survival kit in the MSK-1 knife that fits inside the handle. Thanks for sharing 👍
That knife takes a long time to sharpen. But the card is useful as a last resort. The survival kit leaves a lot to be desired. But I'm glad to see it comes with a water bag.
Why not just cut a thin sliver off the widest end of the cork? Having a float is still a boon, even iff you have other things available, so it'd still fit in for its intended purpose.
clearly those cards are not meant to be much, but it's better than nothing. and you can use it to sharpen a stick as it were. it's also a bit of a morale booster, the sense of confidence it gives you in a state of panic that even if woefully lacking you have SOMEthing rather than absolutely nothing. thanks for that mini card the first one, i think i'll invest in that
I used to watch UST when I was young and he really got me excited about survival. Now I know a little more I think he was more into selling equipment rather than actually reviewing kit.
... and it's FRAYN-EL or FRAY-NEL or finally... FREZ-NEL... but that's just how THEY say you should say it, lots of family names get mispronounced... and it often depends on what part of the family hears you, some may say it one way while others say it another.
Re: the "weak" compass kit compared to a simple button compass. I think I remember reading somewhere on Dave's literature that Tiny Survival was never able to find an affordable button compass that would consistently and reliably point to magnetic north. The floating compass kit with magnetized needle is no doubt a PIA to put together and use while navigating overland. But the idea is it's a compass that reliably functions.
Yeah, well said. I watched Dave’s video on the floating compass and it is quite impressive in my opinion. There are some button compasses out there that are quality compasses that are sold by Survival Resources. They are made in Japan, not China, and are well made and reliable as backup compasses. I would keep Dave’s compass in the kit as a backup to the backup, just in case! Also, it looked like fun to put it together, at least to me it did! LOL! Love Tiny Survival gear! They just introduced a Tiny Survival First Aid Guide the has the same format as the guide! Already ordered it from Amazon! Just my two cents!
I have a question, it may be very silly🤔 buutt...I have this, my question is how would you sharpen the super dull knife that has an arrow head in it?!?
Got a video idea for you inspired by this compass. If you have a dial watch that works you can fake a crud compass using the watch, a string and the sun.
Thanks for showing the last kit. I would never buy it. You would have lost the ferro rod if you were using it outside. The compass option is ridiculous. It is like they were to cheap to put a button Compass in the kit.
Yeah, I got the survival guide and was really surprised at how well thought out it is. In spite of what a lot of cheap guys out there think, I'd say it's worth the 10 bucks I paid for it.
I got the Tiny Survival Guide a while ago and actually took the time to read it through a couple times, and gotta tell you, it is a very well laid out and thorough guide - actually quite amazing given its size. If nothing else, reading it gets you to think rigorously about all the aspects of different emergency situations. There's nothing else remotely like it out there.
I had a world's worth of fun putting my little EDC together last weekend. It ended up weighing 500gms and is about the size of a largish sweet potato. But it drops into my handbag neat as anything. It holds almost 100 items including a foldable fire pit and a foldable cooking pot. Anyway, I did it really just for the fun. Finished it Sunday night. There were quite a lot of seriously miniaturised toiletry items, me being female. Well, that was Sunday. Monday night I was being helped into an ambulance by two nice medics, groaning in pain and holding my tummy. I had my handbag. Plus my EDC. It was a LIFESAVER.
The tins are available on Amazon for significantly less money. You can also buy the Bento Box style kits that Erik demonstrates. Like the French mess kits. You will not find a French mess kit for love or money anywhere
I bought the mini survival guide and mini first aid guide for my homemade survival and first aid kits. I was trained in the military,and an avid hunter and camper, but the advantage of having reference material cannot be overrated. When your in a highly stressful situation, taking a moment to step back and plan your way out cannot be overrated. These guides are well written and contains a lot of information. They cannot take the place of prior training, but worth the extra once of weight.
Needs a shelter item. Like a mylar blanket.
Great video as usual, the cork goes inside the little spool of fishing line, it's apart of the survival kit in the MSK-1 knife that fits inside the handle.
Thanks for sharing 👍
That knife takes a long time to sharpen. But the card is useful as a last resort. The survival kit leaves a lot to be desired. But I'm glad to see it comes with a water bag.
Why not just cut a thin sliver off the widest end of the cork? Having a float is still a boon, even iff you have other things available, so it'd still fit in for its intended purpose.
clearly those cards are not meant to be much, but it's better than nothing. and you can use it to sharpen a stick as it were. it's also a bit of a morale booster, the sense of confidence it gives you in a state of panic that even if woefully lacking you have SOMEthing rather than absolutely nothing. thanks for that mini card the first one, i think i'll invest in that
Those magnets would play hell with your compass.
Different pocket.
I used to watch UST when I was young and he really got me excited about survival. Now I know a little more I think he was more into selling equipment rather than actually reviewing kit.
Are you sure that isn't a button?
I didn't get a Fresnel lens with MY Tiny Survival Guide. By the way, since Monsieur Fresnel was French, the 's' is silent.
... and it's FRAYN-EL or FRAY-NEL or finally... FREZ-NEL... but that's just how THEY say you should say it, lots of family names get mispronounced... and it often depends on what part of the family hears you, some may say it one way while others say it another.
Re: the "weak" compass kit compared to a simple button compass. I think I remember reading somewhere on Dave's literature that Tiny Survival was never able to find an affordable button compass that would consistently and reliably point to magnetic north. The floating compass kit with magnetized needle is no doubt a PIA to put together and use while navigating overland. But the idea is it's a compass that reliably functions.
Yeah, well said. I watched Dave’s video on the floating compass and it is quite impressive in my opinion. There are some button compasses out there that are quality compasses that are sold by Survival Resources. They are made in Japan, not China, and are well made and reliable as backup compasses. I would keep Dave’s compass in the kit as a backup to the backup, just in case! Also, it looked like fun to put it together, at least to me it did! LOL! Love Tiny Survival gear! They just introduced a Tiny Survival First Aid Guide the has the same format as the guide! Already ordered it from Amazon! Just my two cents!
When you're away from civilization any piece of steel you can get your hands on can be useful. One that is precut into useful shapes will save time.
I have a question, it may be very silly🤔 buutt...I have this, my question is how would you sharpen the super dull knife that has an arrow head in it?!?
Another great kit review. I'm glad I found your channel.
Thanks!
I don't know why i enjoy these reviews so much? But i do! Maybe there just therapeutic in nature?
You are not alone. These definitely make me feel good too. Must have something to do with Eric's smooth pacing and good natured style.
@@zantigar yeah its kinda like getting away to a secluded place yet ur either on a couch or laying down lol
I think so. Therapeutic... I suppose you have watched Hidden Valley Bushcraft. Nick emphasises the therapeutic aspect.
Along with that knife you are adding to the kit throw that superglue in there as well
It's like Tetris, only with survival kits. 😉
To this day I still don't totally understand the "survival cards." Nice video.
Just something for them to make money off us suckers who buy them haha
the knife/tools/gear you have with you is better than the sebenza you left back in the safe. and as they say, it's literally better than nothing.
That spyderco bug is cool. I ordered one lol
Awsome video Eric I love your continent
The Tweeser, will break. That’s, for certain. It’s not made of «feather-steel». But in a «pinch», everything, helps You out….😉
I approve of your choices
Should review the grim survival tools.
Got a video idea for you inspired by this compass.
If you have a dial watch that works you can fake a crud compass using the watch, a string and the sun.
Yeah I've seen that done before. It's neat.
Thanks for showing the last kit. I would never buy it. You would have lost the ferro rod if you were using it outside. The compass option is ridiculous. It is like they were to cheap to put a button Compass in the kit.
Yeah, you'd be hosed if that was your only fire making tool! What a piece of junk.
Good vid . Keep it up .
Damn, it's not grape! I'm gonna see if it's grape by the end of the video, lol.
No joke I just went to the door thinking there was a cat outside but it was this video 😄
You forgot to Tape the Tin .
The advanced edc survival kit is not worth the money. The survival card and the pocket survival guide are worth the money. I have both of them.
JoeFrohlich I would tend to agree with that.
Yeah, I got the survival guide and was really surprised at how well thought out it is. In spite of what a lot of cheap guys out there think, I'd say it's worth the 10 bucks I paid for it.
Hey I have some survival kits you can check out the lifeline survival kits in waterproof bag and in a can also the little schrade survival kit on eBay
Thanks!
Jim gaffigan - "even if I was asked to identify sperm, if be like "oh hey, look at that, miniature whales"".
I would have used duct tape to hold that water bag folded.
I'd be better off going to 🌲Dollar Tree.
Magnetic fields and credit cards hmmm
Gregory K. Ha right
Thats a nice kit i have better but thats ok
That's just a sad kit.
Crimony dude get some new BGM.