3 years later, still one of the most realistic and informative outdoor/survival in all of social media. This guy taught me how to read a topographical map and i will forever be grateful.
I used to EDC a diaper bag for my kids. As they grew, the bag evolved. I'm at 11lbs EDC water and everything my bag is usually half empty but I'm always using almost everything
Being a nurse I would add a mini first aid kit, six band aids, bacitracin ointment, a couple of four by four pads, some 2 inch square gauze, tweezers, small hand sanitizer, a few Tylenol or Ibuprofen tablets, and tweezers. All this should fit into a small 4x4 plastic container.
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I like how you stress that one should practice with the gear to see what works for them. Even the best gear is useless if you don't know how to use it. This looks like a great starting point
Got all of that in a jumbo butt pack. Rain coat, poncho, sleeping bag, tarp all in myler. They will keep you warm in a blizzard. Then snares & fishing kit, knife, Israeli trams bandage, several faricium rods, neosporin, bandaids, saw and cordage. That's my get home pack.
I like where you are going with this. It's like you said in a video way back " Survival starts with the clothes on you back and the contents of your pockets" This is perhaps the smartest mini pack I've seen. Great presentation. Only thing I would add is about a foot of gorilla tape onto the lighter. Multi use, fire repair... Thanks for another great video.
I got to use my poncho this weekend. I have an old pop up tent frame put it on my side by side trailer, and used the poncho for large umbrella. I stayed dry through an all day rain!
Outstanding basic kit. Add something to wipe the cornhole and you're good to go. Understand, you should also have your nav stuff (map, compass, GPS) with you. I would switch out the food for Millennium Bars (no cooking needed, can be stored in hot or cold temperatures, long shelf life). Caffeine or whatever monkey's on your back should also be added.
Great video CPL. I enjoy lighter gear especially when I'm hunting out West where you have long hikes between scouting locations. I appreciate your time and effort making this for us.
I'm 63 and retiring the end of this year, will be teaching 2 of my grandsons these survival ways and will have time to go out, experiment and "have some fun!" TY for your videos 😊
When you buy a bic lighter buy the kind that has the wrapper on it then cut it off the white shell underneath is transparent hold it up in the sun and you can see the fuel level
A poncho is a must. I bought an Arcturus poncho earlier this year. Put it to use on a backpack camp. It rained on the hike back. Fit over the 55L pack. Also used in a few weeks ago on a grouse hunt when it rained early. I slinged the 22 rifle barrel down and the poncho fit over keeping me and everything dry.
Thanks for the video. Even for a short day hike I have a small carry kit. Even if it is only in my pockets. One thing I would add that I didn’t notice in yours is some type of light. A small headlamp/flashlight with extra batteries. There has been more than a few times when I’ve come across someone who overestimated their strength or ability, and ended up out too far and not able to get back before dark. Remember, sometimes what you carry is not only to help yourself, but to help someone else.😊
As far as water collecting, I recommend checking out the CNOC Vecto. End opens wide for collecting water, compatible with most filters including squeeze and more durable than the bottle that comes with the Sawyer. For an UL emergency kit, have you ever considered an alcohol stove?
Two Track, this is One Track. Throw in a GOOD distress whistle and I agree with you. Exhaustion after trying to limp out after a severe foot/ankle sprain is no fun especially if you can help whistle in assistance.
To be completely honest, I'm probably never gonna go out in the woods or camping again but I've outfitted myself on your advice in case the wish/fantasy comes to fruition. Yours is the best content of this nature that I've found. I used to spend 3 to 6 days a week camping as a kid in the summers.
Once again another awesome video! Not only do i have but practice using my gear. I love who you are and what you are doing. Keep your head up and stay pray up! And thank you for another awesome video brother!
The 3D printed adapters are pretty cool! For lack of a better word (I was educated in Tennessee😄), the serrated outside looks like you can really get a good grip to tighten or loosen, which is probably really helpful in the rain or really cold weather.
Hey Corp, something that I fell in love with from the hiking community is the Cnoc water bag. It has a wide end so you aren’t messing around trying to fill that water bag that comes with the filter.
Personally: 3 in 1 coffee, chocolate and (unless your diabetic) lots of sugar. If tea's your thing, go for that. If your benighted and its going miserable (and yes, I've been there) getting something hot and sweet into yourself is the best way of staving off hypothermia. Carbohydrates, hydration and warmth.
Never found any at the local grocery stores. And I'm not a fan of ordering anything for delivery anymore. It's got to where you just about have to sit on the front porch with a sh*tg*n in your lap if you're expecting a delivery
I have a military waist pack/bag, from the looks must have come from the fifties but it does go with me on more expedient trips or when I need to move a little faster without being burdened with too much weight. It weighs about 6-7+/-lbs loaded and contains everything I need including first aid kit..AFAIK🤨, water, belt knife and pew pew are carried on the belt but I'm good to go for a while. Great video, thanks.
I'd suggest taking a look at the CNOC water bags, the Vector and the bottle-style Vesica, the Vector comes in multiple sizes. Vesica is a collapsible 1 liter bottle, the Vector is a bag with a threaded opening in one end, and a large zip-up style opening in the other for easy filling. Both are part of my ultralight'ish kit. The Saywer bags will do, but they are a bit of a hassle to fill.
One thing that is extremely important to add is electrolyte packets; LMNT, Liquid IV, etc. You can drink all the water you want to hydrate, but you end up flushing electrolytes out and you'll feel like crap. I watch The Outdoor Gear Review and that bivy was tested and it isn't a good product. You sweat in it and it doesn't keep you warm, it actually draws heat away from you. The Swagman roll and Woobies tested really well and are better choices. Luke, who owns the channel, really likes both of them and uses them often when he camps and does gear testing. If you haven't seen his channel , he has a lot of pull in the gear industry and manufacturers actually pull items and make changes based on his testing and reviews. Worth checking him out, it will save you the hassel of trying different gear and save you money too.
Have you ever tried to do a historical reenactment solo overnight? I think it would be fun to see if the combo of pemican, hard tack and portable soup would work in a kit. You could supplement it with foraged wild greens. Have some nice cowboy coffee. Then you would just have stuff like a saddle blanket for your shelter. That would be fun!
Tip and trick. If you look at Father Nomads pictures of his product in use you will notice a bag from CNOC Outdoors. That bag is a two liter bag and was designed to be used with both the squeeze and the mini. It has a two liter cap that will fit any soda or water bottle, and rolls up as small as the sawyer bag. However. The CNOC opens on the bottom so that you can scoop water into it. Some streams Brooks or pools may not be deep enough to use the Sawyer bag, so even the smallest brook or shallowest pool you will be able to get water into the squeeze bag which you can't do with the Sawyer bag. Down side pre filtering may be out of the question for shallow water sources, and in rivers with high sediment flow the smallest particles may adhere to the inside of the bag's material, so in that event you may not be able to get the bag 100% clean again, but since it's a dirty water bag it's not that big a deal. It works with both the Sawyer mini and Squeeze. I have two and I appreciate how much faster I can fill that bag over any other. Plus you can fill it it at night and let gravity filter the water while you sleep because the bag is also able to be hung. This tip is a hikers tip. Hikers always preferred using Smart Water, water bottles with their sports cap. The bottles are light and sturdy, plus easily replaceable and easy to squeeze. But the sports cap is preferred because it will fit the Sawyer mini with or without the straw. I carry both the mini and the squeeze and I also carry an extra bottle cap and sports cap. Both Sawyers clam the will filter 100k gallons. Compared to carrying a Geopress carrying both is still smaller than that of a Geopress and nesting cup. I also carry the ckeaning syringe, which I also use for irrigating and cleaning wounds. I also carry an Adventure Medical first aid kit since it was designed for hikers, which I added the same suture kit you showed previously and pressure wraps for sprains, and two tourniquets and although I dont carry Sam splints I was trained on improvised splints .I'm waiting to see what you come up with for you first aid kit. Get a CNOC bag and experiment in the kitchen sink with that and the Sawyer bag, you'll be convinced.
A good alternative tarp is a Outdoor Products 5"x7" tarp it weighs 8.5 Ounces, comes with a stuff sack, costs $14.42 at Walmart Online. Small stones can be tied at the corners for a stronger anchor point.
Love your content Shawn. Just a suggestion if going ultra light. Dental floss. one i bought today contained 30m. its strong and light and in a small package.
I love seeing that plastic canteen. I've got two of them from when I was a Boy Scout in the 70's. A testament to their durability. I've also got the funky web belt and the carry poaches. But no tin cup, I had the BSA issue mess kit for overnighters.
The only thing I would change is the water container to a something like a CNOC water container. A lot more versatile in terms of being able to collect water and connects to the sawyer without the need of an adapter. Also saves volume.
I have a 1945 stainless canteen cup that I got from my uncle who was a marine in the late 70’s early 80’sc it’s my go to for making coffee while hunting and I also have my 1989- 1994 marine corps canteen cup with canteen and 782 ger minus ammo pouches.
SOL. One of my favourite expressions. lol. For a hot drink I normally carry a couple of Oxo beef or chicken bouillon cubes and Lipton dried chicken noodle soup mix. Lots of salt in them, but you may need that extra salt if you've been sweating all day. Still like my Trangia alcohol stove.
Growing up in Arizona next to the Superstition Wilderness Area I would use a LBE set up, first one in canvas and later nylon. The items depicted in your video is pretty much what I carried except I use a snow peak giga stove and water purification tablets, poncho and an emergency sleeping bag. If going in areas with little or no water, I would wear my military issue camelback mule pack with my LBE but replace the hydration bladder with commercial water bottles. Areas with little or no water MRES with water Lipton Noodles (now Knoor, tasted better when they were Lipton).
+1 on the notebook. It might seem unnecessary or even frivolous, but as someone who manages emergencies for a living, even a little stress can affect one's memory, ability to sense how much time has passed, etc. Having the ability to take quick notes can be a literal lifesaver. It can also be a huge morale booster to be able to record one's thoughts, or go back and re-read about prev. adventures. I know a guy who had his family write little notes in his book and it kept him going through some very tough times.
As a low cost alternative to the food, you could grab a pack or 2 of those pre cooked sides you just have to microwave and those packs of tuna, salmon or chicken. You can do a sous vide for the side and then add the meat. Seaweed would also be a good addition for lightweight nutrition. But always remember you can use pine/spruce/cedar needles for tea to keep your vitamins up, lol!
Nice to see some of the gear I carry in your kit. If I'm going spendy I just as soon have a 10 X 10 tarp for versatility , though it's probably bulkier.
A bunch of methheads there last time I went to the LBJGL I've about quit going to any of the pub by myself. Not staying elbow to elbow, but someone I know and trust that's right there right now. We'll agree to meet at the creek at so-and-so hours. More likely to help than a SAR a day and a half later
At the bottom of the Sawyer squeeze bag are 2 holes prepared in the corners. If you carefully remove the plastic, you can tie a cord in it and use it as a gravity system as well.
I’m saying, try the Nescafé instant hazelnut coffee. Better than Folgers instant. Was never a fan of hazelnut but it’s nice. For an instant coffee. Give it a try, sir, excellent video, glad you made it through the storms rolling out your way.
Your survival knife, or survival anything, will be whatever you have with you when you get into your survival situation. Your idea of having good stuff makes a lot of sense. Your idea of it being light and compact helps ensure you have it with you when the need arises.
Those same knife/fork/spoon sets used to be sold at Walmart under their Ozark Trail brand for less than $2, I bought a couple sets. They discontinued them probably 10 years ago or more and I found some on Ebay for about $4 a set and picked up some spares. I noticed the last time I was in Walmart that they're selling them again under another name brand for around $9 I think.
I've just adapted my 2liter water bladder back pack into my trail bag it holds a set of spring clothes and has a cargo clip pouch for my tent or tarp and wool blanket.
I love your videos, but the knife. The second "bottle opener" with a sharpish blade, is a can opener. Just thought you should know. Thanks again for another great video.
Good little kit that requires little to no skills and doesn't break the bank either. I like it. Looking forward to your video on the tarp. Semper Fi brother
1000 likes in 1 hour. Good video. Ive been wondering where that deer hunting shelter went. I’d like to know how the dugout shelter worked out long term, or if it didn’t. So much digging for an old man 😅 like you
My only problem with this bivey bag is it does not breath and I have always had problems with condensation inside non- breathable covers and I wake up soaked.
Wrap some duct tape with some fishing kit around that lighter, lightweight and adds to the versatility of the kit. Tape makes a decent fire starter too.
Shawn- do you know of any mosquito netting contraptions that would just cover your head and top opening of a sleeping bag? All your tarp shelters would be more practical with something like that. Thanks for all your videos/ lessons, I never miss one!
Good common sense video, Shawn! I may add a cotton bandana to the mix. But, every piece adds weight. All about intent. I like how you stress that fact.
He usually adds a shemagh for straining water, land navigation waypoint ID and a few other things in a regular loadout. What would be your emergency use for a cotton bandana? No disrespect- genuinely curious.
I was a little apprehensive to watch this video, as I have grown weary to all the "extra fluff" to put it kindly, but this video was, as you say it, outstanding!! Thanks for this to-the-point information, it gave me some things to think about in regards to my kit!
I have a similar setup that I carry in my daypack for just-in-case scenarios. That's a nice tarp option. The one I carry is the ZPacks 8.5x10 dyneema tarp at 6.9oz but at a considerably higher price tag. Your option is much more economical and within an ounce of weight and roughly the same size, and I like the front and rear flaps. Inside the pouch I also carry the stakes and a preset line with the tensioning loops already on it. Father Nomad's site says that he's sold out as a result of this video, Kind of cool you had that impact for him.
3 years later, still one of the most realistic and informative outdoor/survival in all of social media. This guy taught me how to read a topographical map and i will forever be grateful.
Great to see you Shawn
Great to see you Shawn
I used to EDC a diaper bag for my kids. As they grew, the bag evolved. I'm at 11lbs EDC water and everything my bag is usually half empty but I'm always using almost everything
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Love boat camping - good for you- you won’t run out of islands in Indonesia
Les Stroud in his survivorman series said ONCE that he wouldnt mind staying a few more days, this could only happen on a pacific island :)
Being a nurse I would add a mini first aid kit, six band aids, bacitracin ointment, a couple of four by four pads, some 2 inch square gauze, tweezers, small hand sanitizer, a few Tylenol or Ibuprofen tablets, and tweezers. All this should fit into a small 4x4 plastic container.
Nah. Just spit on it and duct tape it 😅
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I like how you stress that one should practice with the gear to see what works for them. Even the best gear is useless if you don't know how to use it. This looks like a great starting point
Got all of that in a jumbo butt pack. Rain coat, poncho, sleeping bag, tarp all in myler. They will keep you warm in a blizzard. Then snares & fishing kit, knife, Israeli trams bandage, several faricium rods, neosporin, bandaids, saw and cordage. That's my get home pack.
I like where you are going with this. It's like you said in a video way back " Survival starts with the clothes on you back and the contents of your pockets" This is perhaps the smartest mini pack I've seen. Great presentation. Only thing I would add is about a foot of gorilla tape onto the lighter. Multi use, fire repair... Thanks for another great video.
Nicely done CC style, no BS and straight to the point!!
Dam good info!!
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Sunday morning (before football): Cup of coffee and latest Corporal's Corner vid to chill out with. Happy Sunday.
Corporal, good to see you back at the deer hunting cabin you built! Like the steel half wall. Looks great!
This equipment, coupled with a sidearm and some ammo, would make a great GHB (Get Home Bag) to keep in your vehicle! Well done, Shawn!
I got to use my poncho this weekend. I have an old pop up tent frame put it on my side by side trailer, and used the poncho for large umbrella. I stayed dry through an all day rain!
Outstanding basic kit. Add something to wipe the cornhole and you're good to go.
Understand, you should also have your nav stuff (map, compass, GPS) with you. I would switch out the food for Millennium Bars (no cooking needed, can be stored in hot or cold temperatures, long shelf life). Caffeine or whatever monkey's on your back should also be added.
You might have just brought up the most important point. Something to to address an emergent dump is no laughing matter.
Add a whistle to save your voice and a headlamp for at night.
My brother gave me his veterans 2 cantins one 0plastic and one metal with the metal cups and his amo belt too. God rest his soul.
Intent and KISS mentality.
And setup to honor both these premises.
Cool kit, thanks for sharing your views on it.
Great video CPL. I enjoy lighter gear especially when I'm hunting out West where you have long hikes between scouting locations. I appreciate your time and effort making this for us.
I'm 63 and retiring the end of this year, will be teaching 2 of my grandsons these survival ways and will have time to go out, experiment and "have some fun!" TY for your videos 😊
When you buy a bic lighter buy the kind that has the wrapper on it then cut it off the white shell underneath is transparent hold it up in the sun and you can see the fuel level
Two trash bags, stolen from one of your earlier videos to build that browse bed. Get comfy for sleeping. Big morale boost is getting good sleep
This came up fast (7 min) on my page just so you know. I get all your videos and like them every time thank you!
I'm busy sometimes in real life.
Good to have the basics in case you are stuck out for the night.
A poncho is a must. I bought an Arcturus poncho earlier this year. Put it to use on a backpack camp. It rained on the hike back. Fit over the 55L pack. Also used in a few weeks ago on a grouse hunt when it rained early. I slinged the 22 rifle barrel down and the poncho fit over keeping me and everything dry.
It’s an important reminder that no mater what we do we can only control so much.
Good work Neil!
Thanks for the video. Even for a short day hike I have a small carry kit. Even if it is only in my pockets. One thing I would add that I didn’t notice in yours is some type of light. A small headlamp/flashlight with extra batteries. There has been more than a few times when I’ve come across someone who overestimated their strength or ability, and ended up out too far and not able to get back before dark. Remember, sometimes what you carry is not only to help yourself, but to help someone else.😊
There's a headlamp in the overhead view in the beginning.
@@RodCornholio that’s good, I Was surprised when it wasn’t covered. Thanks.
As far as water collecting, I recommend checking out the CNOC Vecto. End opens wide for collecting water, compatible with most filters including squeeze and more durable than the bottle that comes with the Sawyer. For an UL emergency kit, have you ever considered an alcohol stove?
I've popped the squeeze bag , replaced with cnok n never looked back. Cnock is 4 years old n going strong.
Two Track, this is One Track. Throw in a GOOD distress whistle and I agree with you. Exhaustion after trying to limp out after a severe foot/ankle sprain is no fun especially if you can help whistle in assistance.
when wind blows the trees a whistle will not be heard
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Perfect light weight kit for emergencies. Thanks for the valuable, straight forward info.
To be completely honest, I'm probably never gonna go out in the woods or camping again but I've outfitted myself on your advice in case the wish/fantasy comes to fruition. Yours is the best content of this nature that I've found. I used to spend 3 to 6 days a week camping as a kid in the summers.
Once again another awesome video! Not only do i have but practice using my gear. I love who you are and what you are doing. Keep your head up and stay pray up! And thank you for another awesome video brother!
The 3D printed adapters are pretty cool! For lack of a better word (I was educated in Tennessee😄), the serrated outside looks like you can really get a good grip to tighten or loosen, which is probably really helpful in the rain or really cold weather.
Each time, I really, really enjoy Light survival kit. Congratulations!!!!
Hey Corp, something that I fell in love with from the hiking community is the Cnoc water bag. It has a wide end so you aren’t messing around trying to fill that water bag that comes with the filter.
Personally: 3 in 1 coffee, chocolate and (unless your diabetic) lots of sugar. If tea's your thing, go for that. If your benighted and its going miserable (and yes, I've been there) getting something hot and sweet into yourself is the best way of staving off hypothermia. Carbohydrates, hydration and warmth.
Never found any at the local
grocery stores.
And I'm not a fan of ordering
anything for delivery anymore.
It's got to where you just about
have to sit on the front porch
with a sh*tg*n in your lap if
you're expecting a delivery
I have a military waist pack/bag, from the looks must have come from the fifties but it does go with me on more expedient trips or when I need to move a little faster without being burdened with too much weight. It weighs about 6-7+/-lbs loaded and contains everything I need including first aid kit..AFAIK🤨, water, belt knife and pew pew are carried on the belt but I'm good to go for a while. Great video, thanks.
Corporal out there in the damn hurricane like it’s nothing. SAVAGE
I'd suggest taking a look at the CNOC water bags, the Vector and the bottle-style Vesica, the Vector comes in multiple sizes. Vesica is a collapsible 1 liter bottle, the Vector is a bag with a threaded opening in one end, and a large zip-up style opening in the other for easy filling. Both are part of my ultralight'ish kit. The Saywer bags will do, but they are a bit of a hassle to fill.
One thing that is extremely important to add is electrolyte packets; LMNT, Liquid IV, etc. You can drink all the water you want to hydrate, but you end up flushing electrolytes out and you'll feel like crap. I watch The Outdoor Gear Review and that bivy was tested and it isn't a good product. You sweat in it and it doesn't keep you warm, it actually draws heat away from you. The Swagman roll and Woobies tested really well and are better choices. Luke, who owns the channel, really likes both of them and uses them often when he camps and does gear testing. If you haven't seen his channel , he has a lot of pull in the gear industry and manufacturers actually pull items and make changes based on his testing and reviews. Worth checking him out, it will save you the hassel of trying different gear and save you money too.
Have you ever tried to do a historical reenactment solo overnight? I think it would be fun to see if the combo of pemican, hard tack and portable soup would work in a kit. You could supplement it with foraged wild greens. Have some nice cowboy coffee. Then you would just have stuff like a saddle blanket for your shelter. That would be fun!
Tip and trick.
If you look at Father Nomads pictures of his product in use you will notice a bag from CNOC Outdoors. That bag is a two liter bag and was designed to be used with both the squeeze and the mini. It has a two liter cap that will fit any soda or water bottle, and rolls up as small as the sawyer bag. However. The CNOC opens on the bottom so that you can scoop water into it. Some streams Brooks or pools may not be deep enough to use the Sawyer bag, so even the smallest brook or shallowest pool you will be able to get water into the squeeze bag which you can't do with the Sawyer bag. Down side pre filtering may be out of the question for shallow water sources, and in rivers with high sediment flow the smallest particles may adhere to the inside of the bag's material, so in that event you may not be able to get the bag 100% clean again, but since it's a dirty water bag it's not that big a deal. It works with both the Sawyer mini and Squeeze. I have two and I appreciate how much faster I can fill that bag over any other. Plus you can fill it it at night and let gravity filter the water while you sleep because the bag is also able to be hung.
This tip is a hikers tip.
Hikers always preferred using Smart Water, water bottles with their sports cap. The bottles are light and sturdy, plus easily replaceable and easy to squeeze. But the sports cap is preferred because it will fit the Sawyer mini with or without the straw. I carry both the mini and the squeeze and I also carry an extra bottle cap and sports cap. Both Sawyers clam the will filter 100k gallons. Compared to carrying a Geopress carrying both is still smaller than that of a Geopress and nesting cup. I also carry the ckeaning syringe, which I also use for irrigating and cleaning wounds.
I also carry an Adventure Medical first aid kit since it was designed for hikers, which I added the same suture kit you showed previously and pressure wraps for sprains, and two tourniquets and although I dont carry Sam splints I was trained on improvised splints .I'm waiting to see what you come up with for you first aid kit. Get a CNOC bag and experiment in the kitchen sink with that and the Sawyer bag, you'll be convinced.
thanks for watching
A good alternative tarp is a Outdoor Products 5"x7" tarp it weighs 8.5 Ounces, comes with a stuff sack, costs $14.42 at Walmart Online. Small stones can be tied at the corners for a stronger anchor point.
Hey! Since it's raining, the trash bag can sit out to collect rainwater (Ima in high desert) to drink or wash.
why do that when you have a filter
Love your content Shawn. Just a suggestion if going ultra light. Dental floss. one i bought today contained 30m. its strong and light and in a small package.
I love seeing that plastic canteen. I've got two of them from when I was a Boy Scout in the 70's. A testament to their durability. I've also got the funky web belt and the carry poaches. But no tin cup, I had the BSA issue mess kit for overnighters.
Thank you for everything you do Corp. !!!
Great kit. For what I do, a light source or two and a steel container. I use the bottle to help kerp warm at night.
The only thing I would change is the water container to a something like a CNOC water container. A lot more versatile in terms of being able to collect water and connects to the sawyer without the need of an adapter. Also saves volume.
Another great video thank you for making all these videos for us to learn from
Victorinox Rangergrip 79 has a corkscrew and the Victorinox Rangergrip 78 has the Phillips Screwdriver. Very similar.
Outstanding! Keep up the great work!
Another great Sunday vid on a rainy day
It's perfect timing. I was just thinking of building one of these kits to get ready for urban Warfare 😏 coming to an area near you!
I have a 1945 stainless canteen cup that I got from my uncle who was a marine in the late 70’s early 80’sc it’s my go to for making coffee while hunting and I also have my 1989- 1994 marine corps canteen cup with canteen and 782 ger minus ammo pouches.
SOL. One of my favourite expressions. lol. For a hot drink I normally carry a couple of Oxo beef or chicken bouillon cubes and Lipton dried chicken noodle soup mix. Lots of salt in them, but you may need that extra salt if you've been sweating all day. Still like my Trangia alcohol stove.
Growing up in Arizona next to the Superstition Wilderness Area I would use a LBE set up, first one in canvas and later nylon. The items depicted in your video is pretty much what I carried except I use a snow peak giga stove and water purification tablets, poncho and an emergency sleeping bag. If going in areas with little or no water, I would wear my military issue camelback mule pack with my LBE but replace the hydration bladder with commercial water bottles. Areas with little or no water MRES with water Lipton Noodles (now Knoor, tasted better when they were Lipton).
+1 on the notebook. It might seem unnecessary or even frivolous, but as someone who manages emergencies for a living, even a little stress can affect one's memory, ability to sense how much time has passed, etc. Having the ability to take quick notes can be a literal lifesaver. It can also be a huge morale booster to be able to record one's thoughts, or go back and re-read about prev. adventures. I know a guy who had his family write little notes in his book and it kept him going through some very tough times.
As a low cost alternative to the food, you could grab a pack or 2 of those pre cooked sides you just have to microwave and those packs of tuna, salmon or chicken. You can do a sous vide for the side and then add the meat. Seaweed would also be a good addition for lightweight nutrition. But always remember you can use pine/spruce/cedar needles for tea to keep your vitamins up, lol!
Nice to see some of the gear I carry in your kit. If I'm going spendy I just as soon have a 10 X 10 tarp for versatility , though it's probably bulkier.
Lightweight and outstanding AF 😎👌
After THIS WEEK (In SC), I really need a good shot of Corporal's Corner.
Love this set up. Simple and light weight.
Shawn, Outstanding Video AF and Information. No B.S. and Keeping It Real.
I appreciate your content. I just did an overnight at LBJ Grasslands and took my Alice Rig. Super cozy
A bunch of methheads there
last time I went to the LBJGL
I've about quit going to any
of the pub by myself.
Not staying elbow to elbow,
but someone I know and trust
that's right there right now.
We'll agree to meet at the
creek at so-and-so hours.
More likely to help than a
SAR a day and a half later
Corporal, I appreciate your RUclips videos. They are right on the money; you are the real deal brother. Keep up the great work. Appreciate you!
Clear and easy to understand. Well done, outstanding and BZ!
RUclips threw in a Obummer Camela Toe advertisement before your video. They really are trying to reach out to the sheeps on your channel 😆
At the bottom of the Sawyer squeeze bag are 2 holes prepared in the corners. If you carefully remove the plastic, you can tie a cord in it and use it as a gravity system as well.
I have 4 of them sawyers 2 with the small pouches and 2 with the 2 gallon pouches for exactly for the gravity system setup.
For those of us who wear Glasses/Contacts... A Spare Pair (even if it's an old prescription). Hard to survive if you can't see halfway clearly.
I’m saying, try the Nescafé instant hazelnut coffee. Better than Folgers instant. Was never a fan of hazelnut but it’s nice. For an instant coffee. Give it a try, sir, excellent video, glad you made it through the storms rolling out your way.
How are the shelters you built holding up? Would be cool to see the structures that you hand built. I thought they were super cool!
Your survival knife, or survival anything, will be whatever you have with you when you get into your survival situation. Your idea of having good stuff makes a lot of sense. Your idea of it being light and compact helps ensure you have it with you when the need arises.
Those same knife/fork/spoon sets used to be sold at Walmart under their Ozark Trail brand for less than $2, I bought a couple sets. They discontinued them probably 10 years ago or more and I found some on Ebay for about $4 a set and picked up some spares. I noticed the last time I was in Walmart that they're selling them again under another name brand for around $9 I think.
Another quick video with alot of helpful info. Learned alot over the years and still learning. Your info is appreciated...thanks for sharing.
I love Dunhams , they aren’t anti gun and provide me everything Dicks or other outfitters can.
I've just adapted my 2liter water bladder back pack into my trail bag it holds a set of spring clothes and has a cargo clip pouch for my tent or tarp and wool blanket.
That's a nice tarp, but my go to for a small light and easy to carry emergency tarp is the t6zero from coalcracker.
5x7 light nylon tarp at Walmart is 10 bucks. Comes with a stuff sack. I've been using the same one for about 5years now.( with reinforced grommets)
For a cheap solution to sol and tarp, I will substitute heavy duty rubbish black bags . Add a reflective sheet.
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. You are set for almost any emergency. Always stay safe out there. 😊
I love your videos, but the knife. The second "bottle opener" with a sharpish blade, is a can opener. Just thought you should know. Thanks again for another great video.
😊Hi Corporal, thanks and everyone, stay safe 🙏
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Good little kit that requires little to no skills and doesn't break the bank either. I like it. Looking forward to your video on the tarp. Semper Fi brother
1000 likes in 1 hour. Good video. Ive been wondering where that deer hunting shelter went. I’d like to know how the dugout shelter worked out long term, or if it didn’t. So much digging for an old man 😅 like you
Another great video
Once again, you are the best!!!
My only problem with this bivey bag is it does not breath and I have always had problems with condensation inside non- breathable covers and I wake up soaked.
Wrap some duct tape with some fishing kit around that lighter, lightweight and adds to the versatility of the kit. Tape makes a decent fire starter too.
Thank you!
Shawn- do you know of any mosquito netting contraptions that would just cover your head and top opening of a sleeping bag? All your tarp shelters would be more practical with something like that. Thanks for all your videos/ lessons, I never miss one!
Coghlan's has one for cheap
😎 Thanks for the ideas!
Timely video considering what's going on in the southeast.
Just like that, another great AF iteration of a survival kit.
Job well done. Looks like a kit I carried in the army. ( class of 79).
Good common sense video, Shawn! I may add a cotton bandana to the mix. But, every piece adds weight. All about intent. I like how you stress that fact.
He usually adds a shemagh for straining water, land navigation waypoint ID and a few other things in a regular loadout. What would be your emergency use for a cotton bandana? No disrespect- genuinely curious.
Thanks for another great video. This is great for small bags to keep in a vehicle in case of a breakdown and you have to leave to find help.
Outstanding and awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
Very informative & a realistic kit with well=chosen items. Thanks.
I was a little apprehensive to watch this video, as I have grown weary to all the "extra fluff" to put it kindly, but this video was, as you say it, outstanding!!
Thanks for this to-the-point information, it gave me some things to think about in regards to my kit!
If you want something like the sol bivy but larger look at the arc bivy from 2gosystems
I have a similar setup that I carry in my daypack for just-in-case scenarios. That's a nice tarp option. The one I carry is the ZPacks 8.5x10 dyneema tarp at 6.9oz but at a considerably higher price tag. Your option is much more economical and within an ounce of weight and roughly the same size, and I like the front and rear flaps. Inside the pouch I also carry the stakes and a preset line with the tensioning loops already on it.
Father Nomad's site says that he's sold out as a result of this video, Kind of cool you had that impact for him.