Andrew, I’m just an older lady who has zero survival skills, and hope to never need them…but I love your videos! I learn so much, and your presentation show and tell style is fantastic. Thanks for inspiring me! I live in the God-awful winter north, and your videos are helping me build a survival kit for my car. Cheers!
You may be a woman of a certain age but there is never anything wrong with that. Your willingness to learn shows that you have more than zero skills. Good fortune to you.
Hi Denise! Glad you are EDCing your car. I was stuck on a bus in heavy snow for 4+ hours, when my commute usually only took 20 mins. I recommend hat, gloves, jacket, extra socks, face warmer, flashlight/headlamp, blanket, extra water!, snacks, toilet paper, a box of unexpired hand warmers. Not that I advocate, but if you need to smoke or vape, have that too. Be careful of candles, remember they can be deadly in an enclosed space. A red flag or bandanna might also be good to mark your car from the outside, in case the snow depth is really deep - don’t want to get run over by the snow plow.
Well worth doing. We had flash flooding here in the South West UK yesterday and many villages suffered, you never know when you might have to either bug out in your car or leave it and make your way to safety or home on foot
A short, pithy video, packed with valuable info. No wasted words, and accompanied by crisp, confident motion. First-rate video, as usual. Thanks a million!
Another excellent video Andrew. What I especially like about yours compared to other RUclipsrs is instead of just showing us your kit, you show and explain how to use everything. Keep up the good work! Cheers 🇨🇦
I really like your spin on needless suturing. I was a medic in the Air Force and taught by the chief surgeon at the hospital where I worked. Did a lot of suturing- mostly in the ER where I worked. The technique you show replaces the simple interrupted suture and the vertical mattress stitch. Very useful.
Yet another great instructional video from Andrew. No mess, no fuss. This is what you need. This is what you can use it for. Love these videos. Thank you sir.
Andrew, that was by far one of the best, if not best, minimalist kits I've seen!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thos information with us! Take care!
Hey Andrew, there's a better method for using the back of the saw for striking your ferro rod! Just a small shim to keep the saw from closing all the way so that the back edge is usable but the teeth of the saw are guarded by the handle. You can bear down on it harder and never worry about slipping.
Or even better flip it over with the teeth down and hold the saw teeth down on a log or stump keeping it stationary and pulling the ferro rod across the spine of it. That way downward pressure keeps it open instead of making it want to close on your fingers.
John, I do like Felix, but I prefer my method(which I've never seen ANYONE else do) over the teeth down method. You can still pull the ferro rod back like that too.
genuine question: does leaving a magnetic compass in a steel cup, possibly in a car long term do any damage to the device? Also, how far away from a car or similar metallic should I be to get a good reading? Thanks ❤ 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Like #29 - Caught you 5min after dropping this video. I always love reminders for the 5-10 Cs of survival!! Gonna have to grab one of the SRO Ranger Grip Swiss Army knives soon.
Each time you release a new video I find something in my own gear that I can add, swap out, modify, or do better. Thanks Andrew, you're a literal lifesaver :)
Love these down and dirty short videos!! That is a great minimalist kit! If room allows, maybe add a Mylar blanket and/or a trash bag. At least that would aid/add to the cover element! Congratulations on being an instructor at the Pathfinder School!🎉😊
This is a great-looking kit. However... *The Pathfinder head-lamp is rechargeable only.* Glad I double-checked before ordering. I feel strongly about this. You don't put anything that is rechargeable only, into a survival kit that is going to be assembled and then put away for an emergency. Go to use the head-lamp and _nothing._ Battery drained away long ago, you likely don't have a powerbank on you during the emergency. Primary batteries don't slowly drain over time, and they can be visually inspected and replaced once every several months to ensure reliability.
I carry at least 10 taped, hardboard screws with me,they have very aggressive threads & are sharp as heck,for gigs,shelter construction,etc.Hence,the need for that phillips head on most Sak's,leathermans,sog's,etc.,at least 2 trashbags,1dedicated for transpiration,1 for shelter,bedding collection of duff,etc.Thank You Andrew for keeping our minds at the ready,Cheers!!
Andrew, I hope you are accomplishing your goals. I am very familiar with Dave and his 10 Cs. Along with the rest of his class teachings. I've been into bushcraft since the cub scouts 4-5 decades ago. I appreciate you putting your spin on what works for you. U can use Dave's system, it 💯 works great. But everyone is different and and has aquired different skills. So teach, but don't be afraid to learn or teach alternative methods. New things are figured out everyday even though they are old. Keep up the great work!
Wondering if perhaps a wider canteen cup instead of a cylinder-shaped cup might allow for a folded up, mylar blanket to be inserted as well. Would help as an improvised shelter.
Love it! A great compliment your regular pack. If by chance you lose one you still have the other - provided they are kept separate. A few tweaks to the system tho: I'd suggest adding a tube of superglue. Very useful to close up lacerations with having to resort to sewing wounds. Some people might be adverse to being sewn up like a hole in your clothing. The needle can still be used to make a compass provided you know how and aint exactly concerned with accuracy. Getting back the medical side of things. If you have access to pine sap or resin, a couple of globs stuck between some broad leaves make for great bandages. They have a sealant as well as antiseptic properties. And such bandages can be stuffed into available void spaces. Hmm, what else? Oh yeah, keeping the goods safe from exposure. I suggest stuffing yer kit into a large Ziploc bag to keep things dry then stuffing it into yer container. Not only does it keep stuff dry, you have another container. If you think about it one of them Mylar survival shhets could probably get stuffed in there somewhere. Not much to be sure, but those aluminized sheets of plastic do come in handy. Not sure on the weight of this set up, I'm guessing less than 5 lbs. strapped on to yer belt. But better have it and not need it than need it and not have it. And as always I urge y'all to learn yer gear, learn your skills, and practice.
Oh my gosh! Perfect timing, sir! Literally yesterday, I purchased the Stainless Steel Bottle Cooking Kit!!!! Wonderful video as always, Andrew. Bless you!
Andrew, appreciate all your videos over the years. I am a older guy, used to dream of situations where I would need 😂primitive survival skills, in war, plane crash, lost in the woods, etc.. I have matured and never had to use those skills. I now carry most of the 10 “C’s” but a Bic lighter in my pack, another in my pack with tinder tabs will ensure I have fire. I also carry a water filter, simple method to have drinking water if needed in the field. I am an advocate for modern survival skills as opposed to primitive survival. If prepared for whatever activity it is doubtful ‘survival skills’ will be needed.
What I like about this channel is he never comes off as a dick. He gives the impression of having a lot of patience. I could bing on his content all day long.
Nice kit 👍 Only thing I’d add is, I’d wrap it up in a 55 gallon drum liner or a poncho… I caught that you said your clothing is your “Cover” In some locations it may be easier to do this but in modern life it’s a lot more likely to be dressed for the current conditions than for the worst conditions. Also you may be dressed appropriately but this doesn’t mean everyone you care about is 👍
Andrew, your videos are essential knowledge for anyone heading out to the woods. I love your presentation style, explaining some of the details of each item.
Just ordered 2 of the SAK Ranger Grip pocket knives from The Knife Center. Swiss Army Knives are so versatile. Very imaginative having most of the 10 Cs contained in a cup. You do an excellent job. Always enjoy your videos.
Thank you Andrew for your continued easy to absorb instruction. Belated congrats on making major. Thank you for keeping us safe in these perilous times. Ooo ahh, Rangers lead the way.
Actionable advise. I especially appreciate the fact that this kit is packed in a decent container. I believe that many "weekend Rambos" rely on finding a discarded plastic bottle and all will be well. When you need to get the job done, a kit such as this will serve you well.
Thank you for the video Andrew. one of things i added to mine is a pair of corks on the ends on the bankline. A little extra storage space and the corks have other uses.
Thanks Andrew, Always a pleasure to take in your videos. You are an EXCELLENT Instructor!!! Your ability to share knowledge in a direct concise manner is so Very refreshing. Contrary to Many You Tubers who seem to relish in the sound of their own voice, are searching for words or are just unable to get to the frickin point. Continued sucess on your journey and Thank you for taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge with us.
Nice man! Retired form Ft. Campbell a few years back. Getting back in the woods and loving your videos. Its so funny the things that come back to you from the service watching these. Keep it up.
That's just what you need when out in the bush where minutes can turn into hours and hours into days and ending up in a place that is called..."The Twilight Zone". I LOVE that Pump Drill, I've never seen that before!!!💯💥💫👊
Personally, I prefer the Victorinox Forester - it trades the screwdriver for a corkscrew. Mostly cause the screwdriver has very limited applications even in urban settings (not being inline "screws" it over a bit, heh), while the corkscrew can hold additional tools (fireant, micro screwdriver) and is pretty decent at untangling knots, which is generally going to be a more common issue out and about. And if you do need a screwdriver, the ones on the cap lifter and can openers will generally do the job.
Built my kit around a Buckmaster 184 and a Buck PackLite 140 skinner. Fishing gear, tinfoil, fishing line, thread and needles in the handle, cordage in the top big pouch, mini Bic lighter and the handle spikes in the smaller pouch, knife shapener on back along with half a roll of electrical tape wound around the middle, a few zip ties tucked in the pouches velcro straps and a ferro rod with a whistle and a compass attached and a mini maglite. It's a heavy knife so I carry it on a molle belt. On the belt I have my tarp and poncho, cellphone and a power bank and my canteen with cook kit. It's grab and go ready! Mostly just carry it while out 4 wheeling out in the swamps. I've spent pleanty a night stuck out there with the gators, just me the knives and old Henry Lever! Well little Kimber .380 goes too but he also goes to walmart with me.
Most people get the sail needle wrong. If you put tape on it the adhesive can come off onto the needle and gum it up, impeding its use. Also, the larger needles aren't as pointy and sharp, making them not as good for splinter removal or fine sewing repairs. Much better than a single taped needle is a mini custom sewing kit with different sized needles, safety pins and thread.
Greetings again, Skipper! As a companion to a sail needle, I carry some sleek dental floss, plus surgical needles, a scalpel, & dedicated suture thread. A bush-savvy Florence Nightingale with surgical expertise carrying a bear gun, & trained as a combat lifesaver, is my dream hiking partner in the deep North Woods. Never leave home without one. In the Sonora Desert, the tweezers in the Ranger Grip or my Officier Model can be the most valuable tool in the inventory, for dealing with annoying, fine cactus spines from the prickly pear that always seem to eventually catch you in the side & back. Swiss-quality Victorinox tools are great assets. A quality pen light with a spare battery is a good second light. Consider enough bank line to make hammocks. T Y, Sir!
I had already seen the video, then I watched it again today, and then I watched it again, writing things down. The video was very good. I just want to sleep in the new sleeping system, now in the middle of the week, it's good to have a new topic in the notepad for that. I've stopped going camping because I kept thinking about what to take or not, and so I created a fixed list of things, so I don't waste time or energy choosing. I should camp more.
I carry a compass, but there's only been one time on land where it was ever needed in 47 years. I was socked in and could not tell what way to go. And it was one time I didn't actually have one on me. Timex makes a watch with a built in compass that I'd like to upgrade to at some point. For now I just use a fairly decent navigation compass just to have on me, but I've also outfitted every pack in the family with an attached compass on the shoulder straps. Also multiple fire making methods, small fishing kits, water filters, stanley cookware and a tarp.
Odličan komplet. Nedostaje medicinski dio: tablete paracetamola kao i tablete za bolove (najbolji je caffetin zbog snažnog djelovanja i njegove zapaljivosti) te hanzaplast (najkorisniji za žuljeve od hodanja). A sve ovo stane uz onu iglu, u rolu od užeta😊
Yeah some good ideas there ive been growing more minimalist as i get older guess its natural lol theres a lot to be said for parents showing their kids male and female the basic delights of outdoor camping on weekend breaks ? It really develops their confidence ive never forgotten my parents inspiration on holidays frying eggs on an old primus stove and then later my scout camps in N Wales Cheers from a Brit in Scotland
Very educational Andrew great video expertly put across so as to understand and not boring down and dirty as you put it great videos Andrew keep em coming down and dirty thick and fast
Excellent. Thank you. One suggestion: re the needle,itt is best to wrap a thin fabric around it first, as the heavy adhesive from the cargo tape greatly hinders the needle from going through while stitching.
Thank you for another very very informative video!!!! Lol you know I swear there are only a couple RUclips channels I watch where when I'm done I almost feel like I owe money for watching after!!!!! Lol keep up the great work bud!!!! God bless America 🇺🇸
Another great video. I appreciate the presentation especially. Short and to the point. I cannot stand channels where the hosts sound like they're about to fall asleep. I love the 10 C's system. Thank you, Andrew. :)
I'm very surprised you didn't put one of those cheap "space blankets" in your cup. I'm sure you could get one in and it sure would go a LONG way to keep you dry under a lean-to.
Tape a SOL two person heatsheet in its original packaging to the outside of the cup. Trying to weatherproof a natural shelter is very calorie intensive and not always effective. It also has multiple other uses.
For that fifth C (Cover/Shelter), you could easily throw in an emergency poncho, an emergency blanket, or even a large contractor trash bag. All can help keep you out of elements and keep you warm and dry.
Totally brilliant guys. Excellent choice of gear for a minimalist survival kit. I have a small kit tin which I can grab in an emergency or if I'm going out in the woods. Keep up the good work guys. As they say "Be Prepared "
While not really covered much you are the first that has even shown the pump fire drill. I've advocated it in many posts over the years as a body energy saver. I discovered the concept in a book older than I am. It was a design as a primitive drill. But I realized its potential to replace the bow drill to save the arms. I started using it in the Boy Scouts back in the 60's. I think it would be a good subject for a future video. Building and using. Just a Though.
Good video, Andrew. I like that you had lots of examples demonstrating all of those skills you can perform with each of the tools. I like how you attached the head lamp to your hat. That might have been pretty handy for me on those night navs. You make really nice videos. You crammed in a lot of content in a relatively short video. Nice job!
Andrew, I’m just an older lady who has zero survival skills, and hope to never need them…but I love your videos! I learn so much, and your presentation show and tell style is fantastic. Thanks for inspiring me! I live in the God-awful winter north, and your videos are helping me build a survival kit for my car. Cheers!
You may be a woman of a certain age but there is never anything wrong with that. Your willingness to learn shows that you have more than zero skills. Good fortune to you.
Hi Denise! Glad you are EDCing your car. I was stuck on a bus in heavy snow for 4+ hours, when my commute usually only took 20 mins. I recommend hat, gloves, jacket, extra socks, face warmer, flashlight/headlamp, blanket, extra water!, snacks, toilet paper, a box of unexpired hand warmers. Not that I advocate, but if you need to smoke or vape, have that too. Be careful of candles, remember they can be deadly in an enclosed space. A red flag or bandanna might also be good to mark your car from the outside, in case the snow depth is really deep - don’t want to get run over by the snow plow.
Sas survival guide
Well worth doing. We had flash flooding here in the South West UK yesterday and many villages suffered, you never know when you might have to either bug out in your car or leave it and make your way to safety or home on foot
@@hokudadog7637 Excellent advice. I hope you made it out/home okay!
10 C's: Cutting 0:20, Combustion 1:57, Cordage 3:00, Container/Cup 3:47, Cover/Shelter 4:28, Candling/Light 4:48, Compass 6:08, Cotton Cloth 6:52, Cargo Tape 7:42, Canvas Sail Needle 8:10
thank you 👌💪
A short, pithy video, packed with valuable info. No wasted words, and accompanied by crisp, confident motion. First-rate video, as usual. Thanks a million!
Another excellent video Andrew. What I especially like about yours compared to other RUclipsrs is instead of just showing us your kit, you show and explain how to use everything. Keep up the good work! Cheers 🇨🇦
You don't know how to use a knife etc
@@anthonygomez446 What?
So you're relying on Morton Siglios and Norman Crinchmeyer's advivice??
I really like your spin on needless suturing. I was a medic in the Air Force and taught by the chief surgeon at the hospital where I worked. Did a lot of suturing- mostly in the ER where I worked. The technique you show replaces the simple interrupted suture and the vertical mattress stitch. Very useful.
Nice video, thanks
I like it. No fluff. No comedy. No wasted time. Just great info, succinctly provided. Subscribed.
It didn't turn into a cooking show either ... !
Yet another great instructional video from Andrew. No mess, no fuss. This is what you need. This is what you can use it for. Love these videos. Thank you sir.
Andrew, that was by far one of the best, if not best, minimalist kits I've seen!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thos information with us! Take care!
Simple effective utility. Skills over frills for sure!
Love this set. Simple, quality items.
Hey Andrew, there's a better method for using the back of the saw for striking your ferro rod! Just a small shim to keep the saw from closing all the way so that the back edge is usable but the teeth of the saw are guarded by the handle. You can bear down on it harder and never worry about slipping.
Or even better flip it over with the teeth down and hold the saw teeth down on a log or stump keeping it stationary and pulling the ferro rod across the spine of it. That way downward pressure keeps it open instead of making it want to close on your fingers.
You guys been watchin Felix, eh?
John, I do like Felix, but I prefer my method(which I've never seen ANYONE else do) over the teeth down method. You can still pull the ferro rod back like that too.
genuine question: does leaving a magnetic compass in a steel cup, possibly in a car long term do any damage to the device? Also, how far away from a car or similar metallic should I be to get a good reading? Thanks ❤ 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@@thewatcher611 let's leave God out of this 😂😂😂
Andrew...you are so knowledgable and such a great instructor . Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us!!! Take care -Robin
You missed the most important C. Coffee!!!!
Toilet paper is not C, but it is very important too lol
😃👍☕️
@@victorzaidan6493 Leaves.
yes, addicts "think" like that.
Like #29 - Caught you 5min after dropping this video. I always love reminders for the 5-10 Cs of survival!!
Gonna have to grab one of the SRO Ranger Grip Swiss Army knives soon.
That is genius ! Although I would put an emergency blanket in it to use as shelter and poncho to keep dry.... there is room , I tried it
Each time you release a new video I find something in my own gear that I can add, swap out, modify, or do better. Thanks Andrew, you're a literal lifesaver :)
I have the same experience. Definitely helped me add to my kit and confirms many of the things I've been carrying for years.
Love these down and dirty short videos!! That is a great minimalist kit! If room allows, maybe add a Mylar blanket and/or a trash bag. At least that would aid/add to the cover element! Congratulations on being an instructor at the Pathfinder School!🎉😊
This is a great-looking kit. However...
*The Pathfinder head-lamp is rechargeable only.*
Glad I double-checked before ordering. I feel strongly about this.
You don't put anything that is rechargeable only, into a survival kit that is going to be assembled and then put away for an emergency. Go to use the head-lamp and _nothing._ Battery drained away long ago, you likely don't have a powerbank on you during the emergency. Primary batteries don't slowly drain over time, and they can be visually inspected and replaced once every several months to ensure reliability.
I carry at least 10 taped, hardboard screws with me,they have very aggressive threads & are sharp as heck,for gigs,shelter construction,etc.Hence,the need for that phillips head on most Sak's,leathermans,sog's,etc.,at least 2 trashbags,1dedicated for transpiration,1 for shelter,bedding collection of duff,etc.Thank You Andrew for keeping our minds at the ready,Cheers!!
Great video one more i always have a P 38 can opener and tool
Always practical and informative. Thanks Andrew!
Andrew, I hope you are accomplishing your goals. I am very familiar with Dave and his 10 Cs. Along with the rest of his class teachings. I've been into bushcraft since the cub scouts 4-5 decades ago. I appreciate you putting your spin on what works for you. U can use Dave's system, it 💯 works great. But everyone is different and and has aquired different skills. So teach, but don't be afraid to learn or teach alternative methods. New things are figured out everyday even though they are old. Keep up the great work!
Wondering if perhaps a wider canteen cup instead of a cylinder-shaped cup might allow for a folded up, mylar blanket to be inserted as well. Would help as an improvised shelter.
Reminders are always good they keep you thinking
Love it! A great compliment your regular pack. If by chance you lose one you still have the other - provided they are kept separate. A few tweaks to the system tho: I'd suggest adding a tube of superglue. Very useful to close up lacerations with having to resort to sewing wounds. Some people might be adverse to being sewn up like a hole in your clothing. The needle can still be used to make a compass provided you know how and aint exactly concerned with accuracy. Getting back the medical side of things. If you have access to pine sap or resin, a couple of globs stuck between some broad leaves make for great bandages. They have a sealant as well as antiseptic properties. And such bandages can be stuffed into available void spaces. Hmm, what else? Oh yeah, keeping the goods safe from exposure. I suggest stuffing yer kit into a large Ziploc bag to keep things dry then stuffing it into yer container. Not only does it keep stuff dry, you have another container. If you think about it one of them Mylar survival shhets could probably get stuffed in there somewhere. Not much to be sure, but those aluminized sheets of plastic do come in handy. Not sure on the weight of this set up, I'm guessing less than 5 lbs. strapped on to yer belt. But better have it and not need it than need it and not have it. And as always I urge y'all to learn yer gear, learn your skills, and practice.
Oh my gosh! Perfect timing, sir! Literally yesterday, I purchased the Stainless Steel Bottle Cooking Kit!!!! Wonderful video as always, Andrew. Bless you!
1) Cutting
2) Combustion
3) Cordage
4) Container
5) Cover/shelter/clothing
6) Candle/flashlight
7) Compass,paper,pencil
8) Cotton cloth
9) Cargo tape/gorilla tape, etc.
10) Canvas sail needle, sewing kit
Great vid. I bring some iodine and a small sharpening stone in your kit or pocket.
Happy to see I'm not the only one to prefer a headlamp. It is not the most stylish thing on earth but freeing a hand it is preferred every time.
Short, sharp, to the point. Your MOI skills and editing are excellent. Good man.
Andrew, appreciate all your videos over the years. I am a older guy, used to dream of situations where I would need 😂primitive survival skills, in war, plane crash, lost in the woods, etc.. I have matured and never had to use those skills. I now carry most of the 10 “C’s” but a Bic lighter in my pack, another in my pack with tinder tabs will ensure I have fire. I also carry a water filter, simple method to have drinking water if needed in the field. I am an advocate for modern survival skills as opposed to primitive survival. If prepared for whatever activity it is doubtful ‘survival skills’ will be needed.
What I like about this channel is he never comes off as a dick. He gives the impression of having a lot of patience. I could bing on his content all day long.
Outstanding video Andrew. Good explanations n examples
Man, this skills are just beyond! Thank you for your knowledge.
You sir got a new sub. A fellow youtuber, I have lots to learn from you. I always carry most of the 5/10 C's. Thank you.
Nice kit 👍 Only thing I’d add is, I’d wrap it up in a 55 gallon drum liner or a poncho… I caught that you said your clothing is your “Cover” In some locations it may be easier to do this but in modern life it’s a lot more likely to be dressed for the current conditions than for the worst conditions. Also you may be dressed appropriately but this doesn’t mean everyone you care about is 👍
Andrew, your videos are essential knowledge for anyone heading out to the woods. I love your presentation style, explaining some of the details of each item.
Just ordered 2 of the SAK Ranger Grip pocket knives from The Knife Center. Swiss Army Knives are so versatile. Very imaginative having most of the 10 Cs contained in a cup. You do an excellent job. Always enjoy your videos.
I'm a big fan of the single use ponchos . They haven't saved my life but they do save the day at work , especially in cold weather .
Thank you Andrew for your continued easy to absorb instruction. Belated congrats on making major. Thank you for keeping us safe in these perilous times. Ooo ahh, Rangers lead the way.
Actionable advise. I especially appreciate the fact that this kit is packed in a decent container. I believe that many "weekend Rambos" rely on finding a discarded plastic bottle and all will be well. When you need to get the job done, a kit such as this will serve you well.
I must admit, I bought the Ranger Grip 78 because of one of your earlier videos. I am glad I did, it's an excellent tool! Thanks for everything.
Great Video, I have used these same items in the field while hunting turkeys, and camping out , have it in my bag with first aid kit.
Thank you for the video Andrew. one of things i added to mine is a pair of corks on the ends on the bankline. A little extra storage space and the corks have other uses.
Great video, thank you for sharing and sparking all of the alternate ways to do things. Always being educated. Just another old Vet.
Dude , I love your videos , straight to the point, concise explanation ,and demonstration . Done!
Hi Andrew. Greetings from Germany. Nice Video and great content. Thanks for this.
Thanks Andrew, Always a pleasure to take in your videos. You are an EXCELLENT Instructor!!! Your ability to share knowledge in a direct concise manner is so Very refreshing. Contrary to Many You Tubers who seem to relish in the sound of their own voice, are searching for words or are just unable to get to the frickin point.
Continued sucess on your journey and Thank you for taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge with us.
Thank you Sir for the video I appreciate the accuracy and use of application. Big fan of your channel. Keep up the awesome work!
OUTSTANDING !!
Please keep these vids coming !!
Nice man! Retired form Ft. Campbell a few years back. Getting back in the woods and loving your videos. Its so funny the things that come back to you from the service watching these. Keep it up.
Like the minimalist kit. Practical for day hikes/bike rides.
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
That's just what you need when out in the bush where minutes can turn into hours and hours into days and ending up in a place that is called..."The Twilight Zone". I LOVE that Pump Drill, I've never seen that before!!!💯💥💫👊
Personally, I prefer the Victorinox Forester - it trades the screwdriver for a corkscrew. Mostly cause the screwdriver has very limited applications even in urban settings (not being inline "screws" it over a bit, heh), while the corkscrew can hold additional tools (fireant, micro screwdriver) and is pretty decent at untangling knots, which is generally going to be a more common issue out and about. And if you do need a screwdriver, the ones on the cap lifter and can openers will generally do the job.
Also get the ferro rod that goes in the toothpick slot: *The Firefly*
Built my kit around a Buckmaster 184 and a Buck PackLite 140 skinner. Fishing gear, tinfoil, fishing line, thread and needles in the handle, cordage in the top big pouch, mini Bic lighter and the handle spikes in the smaller pouch, knife shapener on back along with half a roll of electrical tape wound around the middle, a few zip ties tucked in the pouches velcro straps and a ferro rod with a whistle and a compass attached and a mini maglite. It's a heavy knife so I carry it on a molle belt. On the belt I have my tarp and poncho, cellphone and a power bank and my canteen with cook kit. It's grab and go ready! Mostly just carry it while out 4 wheeling out in the swamps. I've spent pleanty a night stuck out there with the gators, just me the knives and old Henry Lever! Well little Kimber .380 goes too but he also goes to walmart with me.
Nice job Ranger. Appreciate your style. Brief, to the point, good info without the fluff.
The best presentation I've seen on the subject recently. Thanks as always for the kick ass schooling. Enjoy the beautiful weather this week!
Most people get the sail needle wrong. If you put tape on it the adhesive can come off onto the needle and gum it up, impeding its use. Also, the larger needles aren't as pointy and sharp, making them not as good for splinter removal or fine sewing repairs. Much better than a single taped needle is a mini custom sewing kit with different sized needles, safety pins and thread.
Very nice video. No BS, just the bare essentials.
Greetings again, Skipper! As a companion to a sail needle, I carry some sleek dental floss, plus surgical needles, a scalpel, & dedicated suture thread. A bush-savvy Florence Nightingale with surgical expertise carrying a bear gun, & trained as a combat lifesaver, is my dream hiking partner in the deep North Woods. Never leave home without one. In the Sonora Desert, the tweezers in the Ranger Grip or my Officier Model can be the most valuable tool in the inventory, for dealing with annoying, fine cactus spines from the prickly pear that always seem to eventually catch you in the side & back. Swiss-quality Victorinox tools are great assets. A quality pen light with a spare battery is a good second light. Consider enough bank line to make hammocks. T Y, Sir!
Молодец! Подобрал все самое нужное для выживание. Очень компактный набор👍👍
I like minimalist kits, and I really like this one
Awesome video my friend
Thanks again Andrew. keep up the good work.
I had already seen the video, then I watched it again today, and then I watched it again, writing things down. The video was very good. I just want to sleep in the new sleeping system, now in the middle of the week, it's good to have a new topic in the notepad for that. I've stopped going camping because I kept thinking about what to take or not, and so I created a fixed list of things, so I don't waste time or energy choosing. I should camp more.
I like this type of video. Just when I think I know most of the little tricks, you always show me something new. Thanx
I carry a compass, but there's only been one time on land where it was ever needed in 47 years. I was socked in and could not tell what way to go. And it was one time I didn't actually have one on me. Timex makes a watch with a built in compass that I'd like to upgrade to at some point. For now I just use a fairly decent navigation compass just to have on me, but I've also outfitted every pack in the family with an attached compass on the shoulder straps. Also multiple fire making methods, small fishing kits, water filters, stanley cookware and a tarp.
Odličan komplet.
Nedostaje medicinski dio: tablete paracetamola kao i tablete za bolove (najbolji je caffetin zbog snažnog djelovanja i njegove zapaljivosti) te hanzaplast (najkorisniji za žuljeve od hodanja).
A sve ovo stane uz onu iglu, u rolu od užeta😊
Yeah some good ideas there ive been growing more minimalist as i get older guess its natural lol theres a lot to be said for parents showing their kids male and female the basic delights of outdoor camping on weekend breaks ? It really develops their confidence ive never forgotten my parents inspiration on holidays frying eggs on an old primus stove and then later my scout camps in N Wales Cheers from a Brit in Scotland
Great kit, innovative and believable because of you. Thnx!
Love your videos, they are very informative and brief and to the point.
I’m always looking for good videos to help my urban community start gathering more survival skills. This is a great walk through, thank you!
Very educational Andrew great video expertly put across so as to understand and not boring down and dirty as you put it great videos Andrew keep em coming down and dirty thick and fast
Top shelf video as always. Thanks Andrew, bravo.
Excellent. Thank you.
One suggestion: re the needle,itt is best to wrap a thin fabric around it first, as the heavy adhesive from the cargo tape greatly hinders the needle from going through while stitching.
Awesome! Thanks Andrew!
Pretty good little kit, i like the needle inside of the bank line idea
Thank you for another very very informative video!!!! Lol you know I swear there are only a couple RUclips channels I watch where when I'm done I almost feel like I owe money for watching after!!!!! Lol keep up the great work bud!!!! God bless America 🇺🇸
Another great video. I appreciate the presentation especially. Short and to the point. I cannot stand channels where the hosts sound like they're about to fall asleep. I love the 10 C's system. Thank you, Andrew. :)
Professional, concise, and well organized as usual. Thank you Ranger!
Straight forward
be prepared all the time.
Always on your game. Simple, but effective. Thanks.
AL
Hi Andrew, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺, thank you for your time to make these videos, .
Hold the knife stable and use the ferror rod by doing that sparks will go to same spot not all over the place and control of knife/saw will be more.
Excellent recap on the 10 C's , Sir.
I was wondering , *What is the total weight of this 10 C kit ?*
Frigging love your videos and delivery. Super helpful.
I'm very surprised you didn't put one of those cheap "space blankets" in your cup. I'm sure you could get one in and it sure would go a LONG way to keep you dry under a lean-to.
You are absolutely right. And it can also act a a signaling device, water collection. Even a throwaway orange poncho would have several uses.
@@kathys53 👍👍 a sharp mind can find a use for every little thing.
Always sharing great tips and tricks.
Another excellent video. I look forward to getting that RUclips notification every time you drop a vid!
Tape a SOL two person heatsheet in its original packaging to the outside of the cup. Trying to weatherproof a natural shelter is very calorie intensive and not always effective. It also has multiple other uses.
很喜欢你的精巧细致的设计，针、胶带、打火机的设定！赞！
For that fifth C (Cover/Shelter), you could easily throw in an emergency poncho, an emergency blanket, or even a large contractor trash bag. All can help keep you out of elements and keep you warm and dry.
I knew when I first started watching your channel that you would end up being an instructor at the Pathfinder school 😎. More great info my friend 🤠
Thank you!!! Another great video on the 10C’s. PFO has fantastic gear!
Totally brilliant guys. Excellent choice of gear for a minimalist survival kit. I have a small kit tin which I can grab in an emergency or if I'm going out in the woods. Keep up the good work guys. As they say "Be Prepared "
I usually disagree with some of the choices in these type of videos, but not this time. Solid choices. Well thought out.
While not really covered much you are the first that has even shown the pump fire drill. I've advocated it in many posts over the years as a body energy saver. I discovered the concept in a book older than I am. It was a design as a primitive drill. But I realized its potential to replace the bow drill to save the arms. I started using it in the Boy Scouts back in the 60's. I think it would be a good subject for a future video. Building and using. Just a Though.
Good video, Andrew. I like that you had lots of examples demonstrating all of those skills you can perform with each of the tools. I like how you attached the head lamp to your hat. That might have been pretty handy for me on those night navs. You make really nice videos. You crammed in a lot of content in a relatively short video. Nice job!