WOW! This is one of your best videos yet! The fact that a pack can stuff into a little pouch is amazing! Also the fact that a kit that can not only a fire but can also catch food is all in one little paracord bracelet and I find that awesome. Definitely going to buy this pack
Great products. The shoulder straps actually looked comfortable on the pack. I have made numerous mini fishing kits and I believe the Friendly Swede did a fine job with the bracelet kit. The problem with bigger floats, hooks, and line is that you need a bigger container to package them in. Not easy to do with a para-bracelet. Great examples of how to use these products.
Man, just glad to see the products you review actually put to use for their intended purpose. And your esulting impressions and suggestions. Keep that up!
Great video Ben really enjoyed it glad you tested out all the gear reminds me of your very first vids when you used to camp out and test the cooking gear and stoves. Should call you Huckleberry Ben with your wooden pole catching the fishies.
Johnny Nashe haha, yeah some items like flashlights and folding knives are hard to make into interesting videos, but stoves, packs, and kits I can have fun with. thanks for checking it out.
I got a pack like that from Aldi. It really is a cool idea. I certainly wouldn't use it as a stand alone pack, but as a secondary and/or back up, its a good option.
Great job actually catching a fish with it, you should add that in the title! For the mini ferro rod I find it helps if you keep a small piece of paracord ring-looped through it and just hold the paracord ring giving you more striking area, but hey what you did worked so who am I to try and teach, great review.
That collapsible pack seems much better than the Outdoor Products one I have and much bigger! Looks like their pack collapsed down could fit perfectly in a cargo pocket. Also nice catch looks like the fishing kit part of it works along with the ferro rod and striker.
very cool backpack the fact that you can stuff it inside that small bag. and cool little survival bracelet. I really like how you actually tested out the fishing gear (first time I have seen somebody actually use it)
Good video. I've had a lot of luck starting fires with small ferro rods and even big ferro rods, by taking some tinder and laying it right on the rod and then place the striker right on top of the tinder, and striker it HARD. All the heat and friction is 100% concentrated in and on the tinder the whole time during the strike, and not just whatever flies off in the tinder's general direction using the normal method, and it's MUCH easier to start a fire that way. I've even got cheap thin duct tape to start on fire using this technique, sticky side UP of course. haha
You might try putting a paracord loop through one hole and around small finger, use your thumb and put pressure on end of rod, then you have the fill rod and a little more control of it..
Awesome this summer I am going to do weekend survivalist hiking camping trips..You eat what you catch and you drink outta the best water you can find with a life straw...Any suggestions?
great video ben, mabey if the friendly swede could incorporate some sort of handle for the ferro rod inside the bracelet, they could use the two holes as a support. how long did it take you to get that fire going?
Great video Ben! What kind of fish was it? Did you eat it? I would change the fishing line for a braided one, stronger and does not get curled up like that.
Liz Burnell-Latham True, but once you take it apart (to catch food to cook) it is no longer in bracelet form. As someone else said I could have strung some cordage back through the rod and the striker...should have thought of that! Thanks for the comment, hope you had a nice weekend.
WOW! This is one of your best videos yet! The fact that a pack can stuff into a little pouch is amazing! Also the fact that a kit that can not only a fire but can also catch food is all in one little paracord bracelet and I find that awesome. Definitely going to buy this pack
+City Survival yeah, great for lightweight situations.
Awesome daypack to toss in my backpack. Excellent find Ben!
Great products. The shoulder straps actually looked comfortable on the pack. I have made numerous mini fishing kits and I believe the Friendly Swede did a fine job with the bracelet kit. The problem with bigger floats, hooks, and line is that you need a bigger container to package them in. Not easy to do with a para-bracelet. Great examples of how to use these products.
MI Timberwookie Very true on the bobbers. The line could be higher test though.
Man, just glad to see the products you review actually put to use for their intended purpose. And your esulting impressions and suggestions. Keep that up!
Great review! I appreciate you actually taking apart the paracord bracelet and using it.
Great video Ben really enjoyed it glad you tested out all the gear reminds me of your very first vids when you used to camp out and test the cooking gear and stoves. Should call you Huckleberry Ben with your wooden pole catching the fishies.
Johnny Nashe haha, yeah some items like flashlights and folding knives are hard to make into interesting videos, but stoves, packs, and kits I can have fun with. thanks for checking it out.
I got a pack like that from Aldi. It really is a cool idea. I certainly wouldn't use it as a stand alone pack, but as a secondary and/or back up, its a good option.
David Mm agreed 100%.
Great job actually catching a fish with it, you should add that in the title! For the mini ferro rod I find it helps if you keep a small piece of paracord ring-looped through it and just hold the paracord ring giving you more striking area, but hey what you did worked so who am I to try and teach, great review.
Canadian Prepper great tip, I should have thought of that. hope you had a nice weekend.
Thanks for the information
Living Survival where was this and great video
That collapsible pack seems much better than the Outdoor Products one I have and much bigger! Looks like their pack collapsed down could fit perfectly in a cargo pocket. Also nice catch looks like the fishing kit part of it works along with the ferro rod and striker.
I'm happy whit the bag too. Really good for light hiking.
+Giovanni Baldi ;)
very cool backpack the fact that you can stuff it inside that small bag. and cool little survival bracelet. I really like how you actually tested out the fishing gear (first time I have seen somebody actually use it)
it was fun trying it out and good to know how useful it actually is.
Friendly Swede is a great company. I've had nothing but great products and great customer service from them!
+ElectricAmish thanks for the comment.
Good video. Nice to see someone actually try items instead of just describing them. From a new sub that will keep watching!
tmk0927 thanks, I try to show the use of gear instead of a tabletop.
Great review, I really like how you actually use your gear and test it out for us to see. Keep up the good work!
Tommy Zimmerman i try to show more than just stats and close-ups :)
great video Ben, impressed you caught a fish with what you had to work with.....
ben terwellen it works, that's for sure. some upgrades would be nice though.
Good video. I've had a lot of luck starting fires with small ferro rods and even big ferro rods, by taking some tinder and laying it right on the rod and then place the striker right on top of the tinder, and striker it HARD. All the heat and friction is 100% concentrated in and on the tinder the whole time during the strike, and not just whatever flies off in the tinder's general direction using the normal method, and it's MUCH easier to start a fire that way. I've even got cheap thin duct tape to start on fire using this technique, sticky side UP of course. haha
I'll take my regular one any day but good to know this one works.
Really good quality gear from the swede ! I like the idea of a backpack in a backpack !
PREPFORIT Right, great for if you carry a large pack and need something smaller.
Dude! Love the channel. That pack is awesome and for such a low price. Keep up the great vids!
Mike Sutton thanks for watching.
Friendly Swede gear is pretty cool.
TurtleWolf Pack yeah they have some decent stuff and it's nice to know it works if it came down to it.
Great demo. I like this backpack and how is light.
Bushcraft Cooking thanks for watching.
Nice pack and all said and done, the survival rig worked.
Nice demo , that lil set if gear is good to have just in case
***** Yeah, I would upgrade the fishing kit a bit but it does work as is.
I was in shock when I saw you unfold it. I thought it was to small to call a back pack . LOL, you fooled me.
I was shocked the first time I unpacked it too.
You might try putting a paracord loop through one hole and around small finger, use your thumb and put pressure on end of rod, then you have the fill rod and a little more control of it..
yeah that's a good idea. thanks.
Attaboy Boy Ben! Good stuff brother
Robert Edwards thanks for checking it out.
sweet little packable bag.
Cool back pack. Will order a couple :-)
Awesome this summer I am going to do weekend survivalist hiking camping trips..You eat what you catch and you drink outta the best water you can find with a life straw...Any suggestions?
great video ben, mabey if the friendly swede could incorporate some sort of handle for the ferro rod inside the bracelet, they could use the two holes as a support. how long did it take you to get that fire going?
cianob took about 2 minutes. Just had to adjust the tinder a few times.
Nice one Ben, too bad no Canadian shipping, I went to buy one and its a no go.
Paul Buikema ;(
That is badass...thanks for sharing Ben! Airborne my friend.......
***** thanks man.
Great video Ben!
What kind of fish was it? Did you eat it?
I would change the fishing line for a braided one, stronger and does not get curled up like that.
TrubadurJonas Right, I would change the line too. I didn't eat it no. Could have though.
Hi there , that's a nice bit of kit it could be very handy cheers atb Martin
Outlander Bushcraft Great idea for sure.
Nice video Brother Ben
+Edward Castaneda thanks brother.
great video.. thank you.
Great video!!!
+Joe Betts thanks Joe.
The question is, was he friendly?
it would be easer to start a fire still in the bracelet form
Liz Burnell-Latham True, but once you take it apart (to catch food to cook) it is no longer in bracelet form. As someone else said I could have strung some cordage back through the rod and the striker...should have thought of that! Thanks for the comment, hope you had a nice weekend.
Holy liability intro. Afraid of getting sued much? It's nice that you had your fold up dock in your back pocket to aid with the fishing!