I dont know if you know the TV show called Arrow but when Oliver Queen was on the island Lian Yu, he kept a photo of Laurel Lance and the idea and thought of seeing her again gave him purpose and will to stay alive. I know its just a TV show but the lesson is spot on!
I talk about this all the time. Prepping is like having an emergency fund. Prepare now, while it is easy, so that when times are hard, you do not have to do as many hard things. Make it easier on yourself. The best time to get started is now, there is never a better time. Prepare out of piece of mind, not fear.
11:39 “Well Karl, the chances of a viral pandemic, I really don’t need to worry about that.” Watching this right now in the middle of a COVID-19 lockdown, where people just ran out of masks.
I watch a lot of videos -- habit from being bored and retired. TR always puts up excellent videos and they are layered. I mean, someone just starting gets a lot of good info, and those who are farther along get good info. Excellent example of a true officer or NCO- they are teachers as well as leaders. I can see TR explaining missions, training etc and younger soldiers understanding. Excellent work.
Thanks Karl. It's great to be able to refer friends and family to your videos so they can get information from someone who is obviously level headed and knowledgeable. We're having fun comparing information and products that are added to the packs and starter kits that I have given as gifts to people. Stay awesome.
At the 1:50 mark: Very true and very scary. It's one thing to take care of yourself, but when you have family looking to you for help, totally different set of dynamics at play. Well said Karl.
"When the chips are turned against you." That is one of the best mixed metaphors I have ever heard. My wife and I have a little game we play sometimes on long trips of thinking of mixed metaphors. One I made up is "Out of the mouths of babes, mighty oak trees grow." But the one about the chips is great. That one mixes about 3 metaphors, maybe more. "When the chips are down", "When the cards are stacked against you", and "When everyone turns against you". Brilliant. ;-)
To answer your question, yes I can survive. First, I never wear "tacticool" clothing in public, no one knows I carry a pistol or even a knife, I stay out of the spot light. I have extensive medical knowledge due to my occupation. I know how to navigate with a compass and a map, thanks to Uncle Sam. I've spend time in different climates, i.e. tropical, dessert, tundra, wood, etc. My car had the neccessary items for survival, food, water, seasonal clothing, and a bag that's stocked with my survival gears. I am physically fit. Always love the channel and being able to learn from Karl. Watching this video really puts a period on my survival mindset.
As a Marine and also as a Soldier from 1987 to 1998, with 1 Year and 4 Months in the Army National Guard ( ARNG) and US Army Reserve ( USAR), I Myself was NEVER , EVER, an Infantryman, nor an Operator, although in both 1st Force Recon Company ( USMC) and also the 75th Ranger Regiment ( US Army), I Served in a Support role, and, I AM grateful for having attended SERE School, High Risk ,at Fort Bragg Military Reservation, North Carolina in 1997. As a 53 Year Old Commercial Landscaper, I STILL think from a Veteran Attitude and Military Mindset, carrying in My ACU UCP Assault Pack, an IFAK, a Gerber Multiplier Tool, and 2 MREs and H2O, even Here in Tucson ( Pima County), Arizona, because, one minute, I AM Downtown, and the other minute, I AM in remote rural areas,like Marana, Green Valley, Soinonita, or Sahuarita, and I, like 511 Tactical must " Always Be Ready".
13:20 - while attending the Infantry Squad Leader Course in LeJeune in '91, I took a stick to the eyeball during a night patrol/raid while the instructors were fogging the area with CS. Goggles/eye pro definitely would have helped that night, great tip and excellent video as usual!
Good points Karl. Making a fire looks easy on YT, but actually doing it without the knowledge or practice, it can be extremely difficult. I practice woodscraft stuff all the time. I always go by the 5 C's, cordage, combustion, cover, cutting, container. Those are the hardest item to replicate out in the bush and can save hours of work having them. To me, one of the most important tools that will be heavily used based on my location and environment, is my knife, or in other cases a small axe like a tomahawk. The more multifunctional a tool can be, the better.
Truth. We lost bushcraft as a basic life skill set for men between the WW2 generation and Boomers. The fundamentals of surviving without electricity, climate controls, and grocery stores is now esoteric. You are right about the 5 C's as the absolute essentials. And I've seen more people discard 80% of their gear than I have heard people say, "Dammit! I wish I had brought ______."
@@Shinobi1Kenobi Oh yeah, I've noticed that too. I practice often and when I have the chance, I always treat myself to some good ole bacon over the fire.
@@toddk1377 The things that make fire impossible to achieve for mere mortals are: wet fuel, high humidity/ground moisture, rain, wind, lack of liquid fuel "starter fluid." Well, and a very basic lack of knowledge. I remember the first time I took my wife camping. She was amazed at how much time we spent foraging firewood, dividing it into kindling and fuel piles, and how much tinder I collected. I could have taken all of that stuff along, as we were car camping out of my truck in a state park. But I wanted to demonstrate to her how to collect firewood with what you could pick up of the ground and maybe cutting a low, dead limbs; and how to use a Bic lighter and homemade "fire starter knots" to build a fire in a winter rain. She was a city girl who immigrated to the US from Germany and a card carrying member of Amnesty International and Greenpeace. Our first date had been to a shooting range. I was trying to run her off. LOL
Hey Karl, I've recently relocated to a remote wilderness location in "northern" Ontario, Canada, I live just outside of Algonquin Park and my everyday life has turned into a never ending lesson in survival so I can't tell you how much I appreciate and value videos like these, your wisdom has saved my ass more than a few times to say the least. There's little to no cell reception where I live so I'm not able to keep as up to date on your videos as I used to but I make a point to check in on your latest updates whenever I make the hour long drive into town for supplies so please keep em coming. As a Canadian I am unfortunately unable to carry a sidearm so may I kindly request another video similar to your lesson on readily available improvised defense systems, and also possibly some longer term survival tactics for those of us whom are more immersed in the lifestyle? Thanks for reading and have a great day.
Growin up here in eastern ky these things and this stuff is a way of life. Karl brother I can’t thank you boys enuff again…I’m interested in shootin with you maybe sometime..
A trick I use for my maps other than my lamination machine is spraying them with PLASTI DIP Clearcoat aerosol. It's waterproof, you can write on it with a marker and it's flexible for folding a large map.
Good topic. Its hard for some of us to remember that not everyone was raised in the woods. Everybody should have at least basic survival skills. Great video as always, guys.
The next step is environmental prep. Planting food trees, bag of assorted crop seeds, books for identifying wild edibles. A landscape with abundant fruit/nut trees = abundant trapping/hunting. Make the food come to you.
I attempt to travel with my EDC (through TSA) and have to use a checked bag to do so. I have initiated the habit of pre-positioning equipment with my relatives (with a small bag that doesn't interfere with their space) if permissible. I would like to just use carry on but if I am committed to having basic EDC (pocket knife, fire kit etc) I have to check it. With airlines now consistently charging $25 and up for a single check bags (are exceptions but I don't fly that often) its getting a little costly for a weekend get away etc. So all that to say I would also enjoy a similar video. regards to all.
Wouldn't you just look at the items not allowed by the TSA? I mean if there is some item(s) that are somehow purposeful yet skirt the TSA's rules that would noteworthy. Otherwise, clothing and some medical supplies, flint or other firestarter items that are not banned by the TSA.
Use what you buy. Try it. Learn how it functions, well, not well, etc. So many people i come across with flint and steel have never used it, and don't even know they need to scrape the protective coating off before it will spark. Buy things for your kit, then go out and try it. Make sure you know how to use it and, make sure it works. If you have time, use it often, and make sure it holds up, then replace it with a new copy, in your kit. Go camping and practice. Even if its in your back yard. Great video, as always TR. Look forward to more.
*Time Stamp* 0:32 ...Can you survive #1= *Discipline* = Winners work on their Weaknesses 1:36 *Leadership* skills development 1:54 *Preparedness* knowledge is your Best tool. 3:19 *Mental preparations* ... Love the Straight No fluff Talk....Outstanding sir 85% of my peeps, are like you describe.... Got 10's of thousands of dollars of equipment...yet they all are in desperate need of some physical activity, and change of fat ass habits... LOL 3:43 *Survival Systems* = Equipment / layering kits / EDC / Office bag / Vehicle kit / Situation dictates gear / Home Gear & kits 5:30 *Commercial Survival Kits* VS *DIY Survival Kits* 6:51 *Bare minimal Kit* vs *Nice to Have Kit* 7:46 *SURVIVE* acronym 8:36 *Rule of Threes* 9:12 *The BASICS* Water/ Food / Fire / Air/ 10:06 *FIRE* 11:30 *AIR* 12:25 *SHELTER* 12:39 *FIRST AID* 13:39 *MOVEMENT* 14:16 *COMMUNICATIONS* 14:52 *NAVIGATION* 15:47 *SELF DEFENSE* / Situational Awareness / Combat Mindset 16:27 *SITUATIONAL REQUIREMENTs* / Times of the year / Redundancies / 17:20 *CAN YOU SURVIVE?* / *CAN YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY* PRACTICE WITH ALL YOUR GEAR /
I like what you and how you say it, and keeping it simple. But I guess it because of our military training. I'm a beginner prepper, but I am prepared for a couple of weeks and still adding on. Thanks.
Training Training Training!!! I'm actually spending this weekend going through my set up and making sure it's all good. Re circulation of food for example. Use the old for the next camping trip and putting in new. Also I make sure to eat what is in my gear from time to time so that when it's time to use it under pressure my body won't react badly. Back in the military I used to eat an MRE once a week, because when the call came and now I'm somewhere again my body isn't giving me a bubbly belly etc. Great video Brothers.
Great job on the vid! As you said, it always depends on where you are, what is going on as far as weather/situation/people involved and a host of other possibilities. After growing up in Alaska back in the 70s if you where not prepared you could easily die and subsistence living was a way of LIFE! My wife from down here in the states always thought it was overdone to equip ours and then our kids cars with basics like a water/blanket/med kit/fire starter (like a good set of road flares that burn even under water), etc. like we did when I was with the Troopers up there but now moved down to the states. She does NOT any more with so many storms and unrest. Then you can have a more flexible comprehensive kit at home for say simple power outages, then move toward more serious event prepared kits. One thing people forget is that you have to be able to GET to your kit. If your house floods, blows away or overtaken by whatever then all that good stocking up means nothing. Keep it in a relatively secure place where you can grab it easily on the way out or when sheltering in. AND DONT FORGET TO ALWAYS HAVE A FAMILY RALLY POINT!!!! After a long career in mil/police/medical I love teaching survival in austere and primitive environments to people in my old age. Thank you for putting out a very good vid on the mindset of being prepared and some great examples. Keep putting out the really good info you do and be safe my friend!
Right on man! On point. Having a pack that will carry 30lbs comfortably for 10 miles doesn't matter if you can't walk 5 in PT gear. Mind/Body 1st. Excellent point regarding eye pro. I wear glasses so I also have a spare set of prescription sunglasses. Get the cheap deal from Walmart or on line. Oh... And if you wear flip flops keep an extra set of closed toe shoes (and socks) in your car.. Nice broke in ones that you can hike in. Ask me how I figured that shit out...
I don't know what level of tradecraft you guys would put into a video but it might be helpful to illustrate some situational awareness drills and mindset to help guide the public during times of national emergency. Such as "don't go into a large stadium without power with thousands of people you don't know, to escape a hurricane!"
Great information to master and control any and every situation. Most fatal car accidents happen with in 5 miles of your residence in the untied states. Hopefully if shit hits the fan I am home or not to far away because I have great gear and always have gear in my truck and another bag in my car. Like you said knowledge is the power but a prepared mindset will be the deciding factor. Great channel thank you for your hard work. Shoot straight shoot first.
G-day Karl, I have no problem with your survival tips, what I do have a problem with is putting shoes on the table, hasn't anyone told you its bad luck to put shoes on the table. Cheers mate, stay lucky.
Thanks for the great video! It seems really simple, but I'm finding the concept of Situational Gear really useful in thinking about all of this. I'm an Eagle Scout, and I try to live by the Boy Scout Motto: Be Prepared. But the Motto doesn't tell you exactly what to be prepared for; that's up to you to figure out. It seems easy for people to get tunnel vision prepping for violent scenarios (complete collapse of infrastructure, foreign invasion, civil war, (and zombies I guess) because those are legitimately terrifying scenarios. But if you focus too much on those situations, you might not be well prepared for other things that are much more common (flooding, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, collapse of local economy based on a particular industry, Winter...) Overall, it's a lot prepare for. But if you apply the concept of Situational Gear, it all becomes much simpler. You can focus on letting your normal EDC, Office Bag, Vehicle and Home gear cover the survival basics that will apply in all conditions. Then get together additional gear to augment that, based on the particular situations you're facing. If Winter is coming, put a sleeping bag in your vehicle. If it's forest fire season, put a shovel and a couple extra fire extinguishers in there. If things are going terribly wrong with US-China relations, put your plate carrier next to your Office Bag, and load up the Armageddon gear. At any rate, I'm finding the concept very useful. Thanks again!
I've been through many real time survival situations for as long as I can remember. Not all by choice. Carl is the voice of reason and experience I can agree with. Well done Sir. Training and exercising skills is going to far outweigh any gear. Being open to what gear, supplies, training and personal skill level (not kidding yourself and being honest about your abilities) coupled with realizing the actual situation is going to increase chances for a positive outcome. I've got cheapo hand out gear in bags (sacrificial gear for hand outs) and military gear for the pro's that I might be assisting. There is a difference and Carl nails it. Carl, could you do a video about this? Hand out gear in a crises for the folks that are average joe you come across in a survival situation vs. experienced pro's that would know what to do and how to equip both. Thank you Sir for your service and consideration on this.
John, excellent topic and I will add it to the video idea list. However, there are a few survival/preparedness topics that I feel are slightly more important to touch on first. Thanks for watching, TR
If i am honest, i am quite skinny and wouldn't be much of a fighter. I do have an engineering degree and have been fixing things for a long time. I would not survive on my own but am definitely valuable to a group because I have golden fingers. Give me a couple of sticks and I'll make fire, give me a few basic tools and I bet I can make a shelter, give me some advanced tools and some help and I'll build you a fortress. However, I'll need fighters to survive, otherwise people will just pillage my stuff. The true strength of humans comes from their social skills. Edit: Letherman surge all the way! It is my favourite. The Signal would also be a good pick for a survivalist. I would also take a small axe or a strong knife for splitting wood. Foldable blades break on you when you hammer down on them.
Nearly all of the gear and skills you talked about in this video I use when I go elk hunting here in Colorado. Hunting is a great hobby to keep skills sharp, test gear, and get out of a range mentality as far as marksmanship. People should go hunting..
The magic number... 98.6 degrees. Everything revolves around it. How does whatever I'm doing or whatever I carrying service that number? Cody Lundin; When All Hell Breaks Loose, is where I encountered this idea and I think it is a very good way to conceptualize and prioritize survival gear and actions. Good vids.
Speaking on water transport. I keep the neck and cap from a sport spout type of water bottle you get at the gas station. you can put the neck into a contractor bag at one of the bottom corners, tighten the cap over the plastic,poke it from inside and instant water bag. We use that at times for water for planting food plots in small clearings where there's a water source near by but no municipal spicket or well.
great video! tons of great info. and free! your ifak video is great too. i put mine together just like yours in that video. now if i can only get time off to come and train with you guys.
Great video, I watched a few other of yours and enjoyed them and will use some of your advice and info . This patriot just subscribe. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
200 lb 5'9" male, survival bag is 40 lbs, it's the most I'm willing to carry. Ruck & hike almost every weekend. 40lbs was the heaviest I was willing to go, but with this bag I can also survive literally as long as I need to
I go camping and it helps to get an idea of what it is like to live without the comforts provided in a home. In addition, the camp equipment is great to have at home should I need to use the stove and lantern should a natural disaster occurs or need to bug out. Everyone should take the opportunity to go camping.
Great video. Environmental changes (seasons) definitely dictate a need for changing every day vehicle carry contents. I’m on the road approximately 100k a year and deciding necessities is a bit more difficult. Can’t fit a camel, donkey or horse in my vehicle, to carry my bag(s), hence if I can’t carry it on my back, it’s worthless gear to me if my vehicle is oos.
Watching these kinds of videos knowing too well that if I actually did find myself in a survival situation, it would take about 3 days without my meds before I’m ded. Being said, if I got my meds tho I’m fighting
Well put. So many get it wrong in the beginning. Some don’t prepare at all and think the Preppers are just Zombie apocalypse crazy, when the reality is there are storms, tornados, hurricanes and civil unrest and if your not prepared you depending on those that did or the government. Don’t get me wrong, as the Gov tries, however at their best it may take days to weeks to get supplies in. So that is why people should prep.
I would survive through my extended community. They are awesome. We are the ones that need to protect against protagonists and disruption of our capacity to support our couple of thousands of people.
Hi Karl, can you do a video on which survival kit, to be comfortable and do a vid on going through outdoors using each equipment and being comfortable be really useful
This video was so long, I watched it with my Friday night Taco Bell instead of watching a movie. Just kidding, solid video. Thanks for the knowledge bombs, Coach. Sorry, I mean Karl.
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Here is the lesson I remember most from military survival training: the will to survive is the most important aspect of survival.
I dont know if you know the TV show called Arrow but when Oliver Queen was on the island Lian Yu, he kept a photo of Laurel Lance and the idea and thought of seeing her again gave him purpose and will to stay alive. I know its just a TV show but the lesson is spot on!
I talk about this all the time. Prepping is like having an emergency fund. Prepare now, while it is easy, so that when times are hard, you do not have to do as many hard things. Make it easier on yourself. The best time to get started is now, there is never a better time. Prepare out of piece of mind, not fear.
I second that.
11:39 “Well Karl, the chances of a viral pandemic, I really don’t need to worry about that.” Watching this right now in the middle of a COVID-19 lockdown, where people just ran out of masks.
Karl nailed it. Be ready or get sucker punched.
Don't prepare for the disaster, prepare for idiots.
I got goose bumps at that part of the video and made shure that I remembered correct, that this video is from 2019. Good Job Karl!
Not to mention the fact that the picture was of Coronavirus.
That's what I thought when Karl said that. But who knew right ,well maybe the scientist did .
Great explanation. "Knowledge trumps gear and experience trumps knowledge."
I watch a lot of videos -- habit from being bored and retired. TR always puts up excellent videos and they are layered. I mean, someone just starting gets a lot of good info, and those who are farther along get good info. Excellent example of a true officer or NCO- they are teachers as well as leaders. I can see TR explaining missions, training etc and younger soldiers understanding. Excellent work.
Thanks Karl. It's great to be able to refer friends and family to your videos so they can get information from someone who is obviously level headed and knowledgeable. We're having fun comparing information and products that are added to the packs and starter kits that I have given as gifts to people.
Stay awesome.
Thanks for caring to share, TR
At the 1:50 mark: Very true and very scary. It's one thing to take care of yourself, but when you have family looking to you for help, totally different set of dynamics at play. Well said Karl.
Thanks for watching, TR
I'm a big fan of this channel. Great knowledge and info
Thanks for watching, TR
BRAVO!
I think that's the best presentation I've ever seen on RUclips.
Thanks for watching, TR
“A viral pandemic.” Thank you for this video.
"When the chips are turned against you." That is one of the best mixed metaphors I have ever heard. My wife and I have a little game we play sometimes on long trips of thinking of mixed metaphors. One I made up is "Out of the mouths of babes, mighty oak trees grow." But the one about the chips is great. That one mixes about 3 metaphors, maybe more. "When the chips are down", "When the cards are stacked against you", and "When everyone turns against you". Brilliant. ;-)
This is why I love you Carl you tell it like it is Semper Fi
Eagle Scout here. I really like your Rule of 3's. Haven't heard that before, but it's easy to remember and gives a nice priority list to beginners.
To answer your question, yes I can survive. First, I never wear "tacticool" clothing in public, no one knows I carry a pistol or even a knife, I stay out of the spot light. I have extensive medical knowledge due to my occupation. I know how to navigate with a compass and a map, thanks to Uncle Sam. I've spend time in different climates, i.e. tropical, dessert, tundra, wood, etc. My car had the neccessary items for survival, food, water, seasonal clothing, and a bag that's stocked with my survival gears. I am physically fit. Always love the channel and being able to learn from Karl. Watching this video really puts a period on my survival mindset.
Solid plan. Thanks for sharing, TR
Another great one. Simple, down to earth and completely a must. Thanks brother, and as always keep walking with our KING
Amen
As a Marine and also as a Soldier from 1987 to 1998, with 1 Year and 4 Months in the Army National Guard ( ARNG) and US Army Reserve ( USAR), I Myself was NEVER , EVER, an Infantryman, nor an Operator, although in both 1st Force Recon Company ( USMC) and also the 75th Ranger Regiment ( US Army), I Served in a Support role, and, I AM grateful for having attended SERE School, High Risk ,at Fort Bragg Military Reservation, North Carolina in 1997. As a 53 Year Old Commercial Landscaper, I STILL think from a Veteran Attitude and Military Mindset, carrying in My ACU UCP Assault Pack, an IFAK, a Gerber Multiplier Tool, and 2 MREs and H2O, even Here in Tucson ( Pima County), Arizona, because, one minute, I AM Downtown, and the other minute, I AM in remote rural areas,like Marana, Green Valley, Soinonita, or Sahuarita, and I, like 511 Tactical must " Always Be Ready".
Thank you for reminding of my goggles Carl. Had them sitting in one of my duffels for years. Now it's in my survival pack.
Glad I could help
Love your blunt honesty. Keep on sharing.
Hey all the tactical and survival information you have acquired in your years of training you give to us I total appreciate it thanks again
The video went from water to fire and skipped food. Was that supposed to be the ad? 🤣
Great video. Thanks for being awesome.
13:20 - while attending the Infantry Squad Leader Course in LeJeune in '91, I took a stick to the eyeball during a night patrol/raid while the instructors were fogging the area with CS. Goggles/eye pro definitely would have helped that night, great tip and excellent video as usual!
Good points Karl. Making a fire looks easy on YT, but actually doing it without the knowledge or practice, it can be extremely difficult. I practice woodscraft stuff all the time. I always go by the 5 C's, cordage, combustion, cover, cutting, container. Those are the hardest item to replicate out in the bush and can save hours of work having them. To me, one of the most important tools that will be heavily used based on my location and environment, is my knife, or in other cases a small axe like a tomahawk. The more multifunctional a tool can be, the better.
Truth. We lost bushcraft as a basic life skill set for men between the WW2 generation and Boomers. The fundamentals of surviving without electricity, climate controls, and grocery stores is now esoteric. You are right about the 5 C's as the absolute essentials. And I've seen more people discard 80% of their gear than I have heard people say, "Dammit! I wish I had brought ______."
I agree 100%
@@Shinobi1Kenobi
Oh yeah, I've noticed that too. I practice often and when I have the chance, I always treat myself to some good ole bacon over the fire.
@@toddk1377 The things that make fire impossible to achieve for mere mortals are: wet fuel, high humidity/ground moisture, rain, wind, lack of liquid fuel "starter fluid." Well, and a very basic lack of knowledge. I remember the first time I took my wife camping. She was amazed at how much time we spent foraging firewood, dividing it into kindling and fuel piles, and how much tinder I collected. I could have taken all of that stuff along, as we were car camping out of my truck in a state park. But I wanted to demonstrate to her how to collect firewood with what you could pick up of the ground and maybe cutting a low, dead limbs; and how to use a Bic lighter and homemade "fire starter knots" to build a fire in a winter rain. She was a city girl who immigrated to the US from Germany and a card carrying member of Amnesty International and Greenpeace. Our first date had been to a shooting range. I was trying to run her off. LOL
P.S. She was even more impressed by the fact all the exercise kept us warm until the fire was built. ;)
Great video. Second time watching and still picked up new ideas. Thank you!
Hey Karl,
I've recently relocated to a remote wilderness location in "northern" Ontario, Canada, I live just outside of Algonquin Park and my everyday life has turned into a never ending lesson in survival so I can't tell you how much I appreciate and value videos like these, your wisdom has saved my ass more than a few times to say the least.
There's little to no cell reception where I live so I'm not able to keep as up to date on your videos as I used to but I make a point to check in on your latest updates whenever I make the hour long drive into town for supplies so please keep em coming.
As a Canadian I am unfortunately unable to carry a sidearm so may I kindly request another video similar to your lesson on readily available improvised defense systems, and also possibly some longer term survival tactics for those of us whom are more immersed in the lifestyle?
Thanks for reading and have a great day.
We will look at adding more survival videos to our upcoming video list. Thanks for watching, TR
Great job as always Carl, thanks for the great tips and info 👍!
Growin up here in eastern ky these things and this stuff is a way of life. Karl brother I can’t thank you boys enuff again…I’m interested in shootin with you maybe sometime..
A trick I use for my maps other than my lamination machine is spraying them with PLASTI DIP Clearcoat aerosol. It's waterproof, you can write on it with a marker and it's flexible for folding a large map.
And empty peanut buttter bottle with the thick screw top is what i use to keep my paper filter mask and water filter clean and protected from crushing
Well made video and basics list I'll remember these all 👍👍
Thank you so much for your videos. You are someone I look up to.
Thanks for watching, TR
Good topic. Its hard for some of us to remember that not everyone was raised in the woods. Everybody should have at least basic survival skills. Great video as always, guys.
Thanks for watching, TR
Just come across your channel I really enjoy them get all the good information, keep it up, and I like the fact that you spell your name right
Thanks for watching, TR
Very well done what are the most thoughtful videos I have seen. Great job thanks again
Thanks for watching, TR
The next step is environmental prep. Planting food trees, bag of assorted crop seeds, books for identifying wild edibles. A landscape with abundant fruit/nut trees = abundant trapping/hunting. Make the food come to you.
Anker makes a very good durable- priced right charger. The teens love them and they make great dual purpose gifts.
Thanks for all your You’re a Videos Karl there greatly appreciated!
Karl back at it again confusing the interwebz.
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As always great information.
Could you make a video of your “TSA approved travel/survival bag setup”
I'll add it to our video idea list. TR
@@TacticalRifleman I imagine your list should keep you in the video making business for a few years at this point... ;-) Keep it up!
I attempt to travel with my EDC (through TSA) and have to use a checked bag to do so. I have initiated the habit of pre-positioning equipment with my relatives (with a small bag that doesn't interfere with their space) if permissible. I would like to just use carry on but if I am committed to having basic EDC (pocket knife, fire kit etc) I have to check it. With airlines now consistently charging $25 and up for a single check bags (are exceptions but I don't fly that often) its getting a little costly for a weekend get away etc. So all that to say I would also enjoy a similar video. regards to all.
Wouldn't you just look at the items not allowed by the TSA? I mean if there is some item(s) that are somehow purposeful yet skirt the TSA's rules that would noteworthy. Otherwise, clothing and some medical supplies, flint or other firestarter items that are not banned by the TSA.
What’s TSA?
Use what you buy. Try it. Learn how it functions, well, not well, etc. So many people i come across with flint and steel have never used it, and don't even know they need to scrape the protective coating off before it will spark. Buy things for your kit, then go out and try it. Make sure you know how to use it and, make sure it works. If you have time, use it often, and make sure it holds up, then replace it with a new copy, in your kit. Go camping and practice. Even if its in your back yard. Great video, as always TR. Look forward to more.
Thanks for watching, TR
*Time Stamp*
0:32 ...Can you survive
#1= *Discipline* = Winners work on their Weaknesses
1:36 *Leadership* skills development
1:54 *Preparedness* knowledge is your Best tool.
3:19 *Mental preparations* ... Love the Straight No fluff Talk....Outstanding sir
85% of my peeps, are like you describe.... Got 10's of thousands of dollars of equipment...yet they all are in desperate need of some physical activity, and change of fat ass habits... LOL
3:43 *Survival Systems* = Equipment / layering kits / EDC / Office bag / Vehicle kit / Situation dictates gear / Home Gear & kits
5:30 *Commercial Survival Kits* VS *DIY Survival Kits*
6:51 *Bare minimal Kit* vs *Nice to Have Kit*
7:46 *SURVIVE* acronym
8:36 *Rule of Threes*
9:12 *The BASICS* Water/ Food / Fire / Air/
10:06 *FIRE*
11:30 *AIR*
12:25 *SHELTER*
12:39 *FIRST AID*
13:39 *MOVEMENT*
14:16 *COMMUNICATIONS*
14:52 *NAVIGATION*
15:47 *SELF DEFENSE* / Situational Awareness / Combat Mindset
16:27 *SITUATIONAL REQUIREMENTs* / Times of the year / Redundancies /
17:20 *CAN YOU SURVIVE?* / *CAN YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY*
PRACTICE WITH ALL YOUR GEAR /
Thanks for taking the time
Ur a idiot
Damn it Karl! once again an awesome video, thank you Sir!
Any time
11:39 is Karl a time traveler?
I like what you and how you say it, and keeping it simple. But I guess it because of our military training. I'm a beginner prepper, but I am prepared for a couple of weeks and still adding on.
Thanks.
KNOWLEDGE IS YOUR TOOL!!! 👍👍👍
Training Training Training!!! I'm actually spending this weekend going through my set up and making sure it's all good. Re circulation of food for example. Use the old for the next camping trip and putting in new.
Also I make sure to eat what is in my gear from time to time so that when it's time to use it under pressure my body won't react badly. Back in the military I used to eat an MRE once a week, because when the call came and now I'm somewhere again my body isn't giving me a bubbly belly etc. Great video Brothers.
Kage Scott: Train hard and you can fight easy.
!!!! YES !!!! #1 don't Panic !! Coms- think 3 !!( every 3 hours, Chanel 3, for 3 min. ) !!!! THANK U Karl !!
Great Video! My wife says, "Where do you expect me to put the groceries?"
Great job on the vid! As you said, it always depends on where you are, what is going on as far as weather/situation/people involved and a host of other possibilities. After growing up in Alaska back in the 70s if you where not prepared you could easily die and subsistence living was a way of LIFE! My wife from down here in the states always thought it was overdone to equip ours and then our kids cars with basics like a water/blanket/med kit/fire starter (like a good set of road flares that burn even under water), etc. like we did when I was with the Troopers up there but now moved down to the states. She does NOT any more with so many storms and unrest. Then you can have a more flexible comprehensive kit at home for say simple power outages, then move toward more serious event prepared kits. One thing people forget is that you have to be able to GET to your kit. If your house floods, blows away or overtaken by whatever then all that good stocking up means nothing. Keep it in a relatively secure place where you can grab it easily on the way out or when sheltering in. AND DONT FORGET TO ALWAYS HAVE A FAMILY RALLY POINT!!!! After a long career in mil/police/medical I love teaching survival in austere and primitive environments to people in my old age. Thank you for putting out a very good vid on the mindset of being prepared and some great examples. Keep putting out the really good info you do and be safe my friend!
Thanks for sharing and thank you for your service. Strength and Honor, TR
Karl’s videos are the best... 100% bullshit free. - some really good knowledge here for any experience level.
Thanks for watching, TR
Right on man! On point. Having a pack that will carry 30lbs comfortably for 10 miles doesn't matter if you can't walk 5 in PT gear. Mind/Body 1st. Excellent point regarding eye pro. I wear glasses so I also have a spare set of prescription sunglasses. Get the cheap deal from Walmart or on line. Oh... And if you wear flip flops keep an extra set of closed toe shoes (and socks) in your car.. Nice broke in ones that you can hike in. Ask me how I figured that shit out...
I don't know what level of tradecraft you guys would put into a video but it might be helpful to illustrate some situational awareness drills and mindset to help guide the public during times of national emergency. Such as "don't go into a large stadium without power with thousands of people you don't know, to escape a hurricane!"
Good video, and thanks I really like it when a MP USSF talks about this stuff thanks!
Excellent video and explanation as always. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks for watching, TR
I hope you do a basic compass & map nav video SOON PLEASE!! as always thank you for sharing you knowledge with us
I’ll add it to the video idea list
Great information to master and control any and every situation. Most fatal car accidents happen with in 5 miles of your residence in the untied states. Hopefully if shit hits the fan I am home or not to far away because I have great gear and always have gear in my truck and another bag in my car. Like you said knowledge is the power but a prepared mindset will be the deciding factor. Great channel thank you for your hard work. Shoot straight shoot first.
Thanks for watching, TR
G-day Karl, I have no problem with your survival tips, what I do have a problem with is putting shoes on the table, hasn't anyone told you its bad luck to put shoes on the table. Cheers mate, stay lucky.
Superstition kills more people than shoes on the table.
Best advise every, try out your processes and equipment prior to SHTF scenarios.
Amen
Loved it Karl, great stuff. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, TR
Thanks for the great video! It seems really simple, but I'm finding the concept of Situational Gear really useful in thinking about all of this. I'm an Eagle Scout, and I try to live by the Boy Scout Motto: Be Prepared. But the Motto doesn't tell you exactly what to be prepared for; that's up to you to figure out.
It seems easy for people to get tunnel vision prepping for violent scenarios (complete collapse of infrastructure, foreign invasion, civil war, (and zombies I guess) because those are legitimately terrifying scenarios. But if you focus too much on those situations, you might not be well prepared for other things that are much more common (flooding, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, collapse of local economy based on a particular industry, Winter...) Overall, it's a lot prepare for.
But if you apply the concept of Situational Gear, it all becomes much simpler. You can focus on letting your normal EDC, Office Bag, Vehicle and Home gear cover the survival basics that will apply in all conditions. Then get together additional gear to augment that, based on the particular situations you're facing. If Winter is coming, put a sleeping bag in your vehicle. If it's forest fire season, put a shovel and a couple extra fire extinguishers in there. If things are going terribly wrong with US-China relations, put your plate carrier next to your Office Bag, and load up the Armageddon gear.
At any rate, I'm finding the concept very useful. Thanks again!
Start with the Basics. Prepare to survive a week. Then two weeks. Then a Month. Then three. Thanks for watching, TR
I've been through many real time survival situations for as long as I can remember. Not all by choice.
Carl is the voice of reason and experience I can agree with. Well done Sir.
Training and exercising skills is going to far outweigh any gear.
Being open to what gear, supplies, training and personal skill level (not kidding yourself and being honest about your abilities) coupled with realizing the actual situation is going to increase chances for a positive outcome.
I've got cheapo hand out gear in bags (sacrificial gear for hand outs) and military gear for the pro's that I might be assisting. There is a difference and Carl nails it.
Carl, could you do a video about this? Hand out gear in a crises for the folks that are average joe you come across in a survival situation vs. experienced pro's that would know what to do and how to equip both.
Thank you Sir for your service and consideration on this.
John, excellent topic and I will add it to the video idea list. However, there are a few survival/preparedness topics that I feel are slightly more important to touch on first. Thanks for watching, TR
Great fan of the videos. I’m wondering where I can find checklists and such. I looked on your website and couldnt find them. Keep up the good fight!
Excellent again 👍🏻
Thanks for taking the time, Sir...
Thanks for watching, TR
Great video and information as always. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, TR
Great video lots of good info
If i am honest, i am quite skinny and wouldn't be much of a fighter. I do have an engineering degree and have been fixing things for a long time. I would not survive on my own but am definitely valuable to a group because I have golden fingers. Give me a couple of sticks and I'll make fire, give me a few basic tools and I bet I can make a shelter, give me some advanced tools and some help and I'll build you a fortress. However, I'll need fighters to survive, otherwise people will just pillage my stuff. The true strength of humans comes from their social skills.
Edit: Letherman surge all the way! It is my favourite. The Signal would also be a good pick for a survivalist. I would also take a small axe or a strong knife for splitting wood. Foldable blades break on you when you hammer down on them.
Awesome and very informative video. Thank you
Thanks for watching, TR
The video skipped food after the commercial. Can you make another video about food? Another great video TR.
Really nice Survival Basics video, well done! I have been eyeing that Water Filter you have for awhile.
I watched this before, but watching it again
Thanks for watching, TR
Nearly all of the gear and skills you talked about in this video I use when I go elk hunting here in Colorado. Hunting is a great hobby to keep skills sharp, test gear, and get out of a range mentality as far as marksmanship. People should go hunting..
I agree 100%
The magic number... 98.6 degrees. Everything revolves around it. How does whatever I'm doing or whatever I carrying service that number? Cody Lundin; When All Hell Breaks Loose, is where I encountered this idea and I think it is a very good way to conceptualize and prioritize survival gear and actions.
Good vids.
Speaking on water transport.
I keep the neck and cap from a sport spout type of water bottle you get at the gas station.
you can put the neck into a contractor bag at one of the bottom corners, tighten the cap over the plastic,poke it from inside and instant water bag.
We use that at times for water for planting food plots in small clearings where there's a water source near by but no municipal spicket or well.
Solid idea. Thanks for sharing. TR
great video! tons of great info. and free! your ifak video is great too. i put mine together just like yours in that video. now if i can only get time off to come and train with you guys.
We would love to have you come attend a class. Thanks for watching, TR
Thank you very much. Very informative and educational.
Thanks for watching, TR
I'm a simple man, i see a new Tactical Rifleman video and i click
Thanks for watching, TR
@@TacticalRifleman genuinely thank you for sharing the great knowledge you have! I'd love to take a course from you guys
Great video, I watched a few other of yours and enjoyed them and will use some of your advice and info . This patriot just subscribe. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Welcome aboard!
200 lb 5'9" male, survival bag is 40 lbs, it's the most I'm willing to carry. Ruck & hike almost every weekend. 40lbs was the heaviest I was willing to go, but with this bag I can also survive literally as long as I need to
Outstanding G.I....Thanks
Best channel on you tube!! By a mile!!
Thanks for the kind words
Excellent content thanks Karl and team. Also thank you RUclips for recognizing our first amendment.
Don't kid yourself, YT is crapping on the 1st A every day. Providers like Karl have to carefully circumvent the content cops with every video.
Kevin M I know, I was being sarcastic.
Thank you for this video, full of practical advice.
Thanks for watching, TR
Thanks for the great video Karl. Damone
Thanks for watching, TR
Karl, I noticed that we missed the food portion between water and fire when we went to that commercial break. Great information as usual.
Yeah, sorry about that
a break for advrerts but no adverts? woww thats great..
Real clear thinking men will survive , the soft and unprepared won't last a week if number 2 hits the fan.
@M Via exactly. Most won't make it. I believe less than 10,000 will survive.
I go camping and it helps to get an idea of what it is like to live without the comforts provided in a home. In addition, the camp equipment is great to have at home should I need to use the stove and lantern should a natural disaster occurs or need to bug out. Everyone should take the opportunity to go camping.
Agreed. We live on such a great planet, but so many people fail to get out and enjoy it. Thanks for watching, TR
Sierra saw is timeless ain’t it bro ? ft McCoy 88, damn that was fun,lol
Amen... that was a great trip!!!
Great video.
Great video. Environmental changes (seasons) definitely dictate a need for changing every day vehicle carry contents. I’m on the road approximately 100k a year and deciding necessities is a bit more difficult. Can’t fit a camel, donkey or horse in my vehicle, to carry my bag(s), hence if I can’t carry it on my back, it’s worthless gear to me if my vehicle is oos.
We have separate videos that cover video loadout, that you can find in our video archive. Thanks for watching, TR
Watching these kinds of videos knowing too well that if I actually did find myself in a survival situation, it would take about 3 days without my meds before I’m ded. Being said, if I got my meds tho I’m fighting
Well put. So many get it wrong in the beginning. Some don’t prepare at all and think the Preppers are just Zombie apocalypse crazy, when the reality is there are storms, tornados, hurricanes and civil unrest and if your not prepared you depending on those that did or the government. Don’t get me wrong, as the Gov tries, however at their best it may take days to weeks to get supplies in. So that is why people should prep.
Agreed
Nice lecture and good stuff as always. Great video for people new to preparedness since you cut through the bulls%#t and provide sound information.
Just found your channel. Great video. Be prepared. The government is not going to save you. You need to be ready to save yourself
Thanks for watching, TR
lol Karl don’t worry about commercial breaks. The Commies at YT are just gona instantly demonetize you :(
Isn't that just Sad... but true. TR
I would survive through my extended community. They are awesome. We are the ones that need to protect against protagonists and disruption of our capacity to support our couple of thousands of people.
It's all very simple. Do what you have to do when you have to do it.
Hi Karl, can you do a video on which survival kit, to be comfortable and do a vid on going through outdoors using each equipment and being comfortable be really useful
Define being comfortable. You get too comfortable and it just becomes Camping
@@TacticalRifleman i mean best cooking kit, best perimeter alarm best 4 season tent world fallen apart event 1man kit that will get that job done
This video was so long, I watched it with my Friday night Taco Bell instead of watching a movie. Just kidding, solid video. Thanks for the knowledge bombs, Coach. Sorry, I mean Karl.
Nice. Now, go outside and start a fire
@@TacticalRifleman But, Karl. The HOA will get angry.
Outstanding