The Black paracord tool is called a marlin spike, not a mariners tool lol 😅

So the difference between cover and concealment in military terms is cover will stop bullets and concealment hides you but doesnt stop bullets lol, but in this case it would be cover from the elements and not bullets hopefully 🤣. Great loadout and these things are almost always evolving, thanks for sharing!

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

3 ай бұрын

I must have had a tactics video running through my mind lol 😂😂

@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548

3 ай бұрын

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain could be lol those two things kinda intertwine 🤣

@MM-MARKO

2 ай бұрын

Not to be confused with “cover” in relation to uniform headwear, which will not stop bullets.😅

@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548

2 ай бұрын

@@MM-MARKO correct lol

Great work

Personal hygiene and canteen i would definitely add, everything else looks good

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, a soap bar wouldn't be a bad add lol

everyone trying to correct you is really good for your relationship with Al Gho Rhythim

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

Ай бұрын

Yeah, sometimes I misspeak, sometimes I forget to add certain things lol thanks man

Nice kit there. Best wishes UK 🇬🇧 👍

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

5 сағат бұрын

@Countryboy071 Thanks mate, from across the pond🍻

Awesome review dude. Very similar to mine. Same bag. I recently upgraded to the Mountain Top 55L. Still got my pack down to 26lbs. The 55L has a padded waist strap. Very similar gear but slight differences for my environment and to support my me and my wife. Would be glad to share my different gear with you if you want.

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

4 ай бұрын

That would be great , I'd love to see it. Yeah those packs really are slept on. I got mine when they had a sale for like 30$. About 4 or 5 years ago and nothing damaged

@user-yt8vs7sh8v

4 ай бұрын

@Highmountainwanderers66 *Tip I was able to attach an extra headlamp to the backpack strap (left shoulder strap). Basically taking the headlamp off the headstrap. Allows Quick easy acces to light, hands free. Don't have to dig through my bag Very useful. *Water gathering/filtration. -Lifestraw Peak collapsible 1Lt. Lightweight/durable and inexpensive. -Silcock key, allows to gather water from building spickets, urban environment -Plastic collapse water storage cube (5L) Folds down to size nicely *Electronics -rechargeable batteries -Solar panel allows me to charge batteries, headlamp, flashlight, and Baofeng radio(charging cable required) *Navigation -Sunto Wrist compass. Light weight -Maps *Food -SOS bars-very heavy, it's supposed to be enough bars for 3 days. -Bouillon cubes, tea, -looking to upgrade to mountain house -energy bars, nuts *Food -SOS fishing kit. Small includes fishing hooks. Added a few baits. Added a role of fishing string. -1 snare for catching small game -1 rat trap for catching small game *Clothes -Military rain Poncho. Doubles as a tent -thermal Undershirt and pants -extra socks

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

4 ай бұрын

@user-yt8vs7sh8v I can't see if you added anything after clothes? That's very detailed. Awesome! I also thought about the silcocks key. In my area It's pretty low population so. I can definitely see it being more useful in semi urban to cities. How do you like the compass? I read suunto is a industry leader. Thank you for the info and taking the time to write so much. 💯

The awesome setup!!! The Stanley cup cap that’s green replace it with a metal ring. I found that out on a trip and when I needed to hang my lid the rubber green tab melted off

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Yeah I have been aware of that problem for a while. I'll probably throw some rings in the go bag, for when that happens

#1 - get rid of the ESEE Junglas, it's too big and too heavy #2 - the Stanley cook pot is good for boiling water, but not for carrying. Add one or two water bottles and a nesting cup and replace that green plastic tab at the lid with a metal ring that has a 45°-bend in it #3 - add two sets of underwear and wool socks (one set for hiking, one set for sleeping, one set for rinsing/drying) #4 - add some water purification tablets, your filter will not remove viruses and you may not be able to light a fire #5 - add a compass and a map as well as a whistle and a mirror #6 - pre-cut your cordage to 5/10/20/40' lenghts and burn the ends slim and properly at home. If you exspect to hike 14 days, you have to set up and break down camp 13 times. #7 - add raingear, you can't exspect 14 days of sunshine #8 - add some 3' of waxed jute (Ø 6-8mm) as fire-starter

You can go a long ways on two spare pare of wool socks. Even longer in the summer if you have water to rinse them in and dry by hanging them off your ruck. You can do the same thing with underwear. Honestly, two weeks is a long time but I can relate

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

3 ай бұрын

Your absolutely right. Yeah i need to look into a nice couple pairs for me go bags

The only one of the 5 Cs not on my person (in spades in some cases) is a container.... before we even start to talk about a bag. Sak and multi tool on my belt (multi pulls more work duties since these are edc). Ferro on my neck, fresnel in wallet, lighter in pocket. Boot laces are multi stranded And i wear weather apropriate clothing..... ive also got one of those dinkie survival card gimmicks in the wallet because it was a gift from my niece. Bags are cool, but some items belong in pockets on your body. Id be a pain but i could still make a container with whats on my body. Food for thought. Edit: personally, i dont even like having my fixed blade stowed and not on me... but i cant wear that in my daily environment😂

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

3 ай бұрын

That's very true 👍. I agree with people carrying useful items in their pockets, (knives,multi tool, lighter, etc). However from my experience and yours may vary. When going on long walks. Stuff in your pockets tends to irritate and get bunched up awkwardly. Now in urban settings, yes it would be more useful with the pocket carry as opposed to carrying a 25 pound bag every where. But where I live a 10 min drive in any direction is rural. So for me I like the bag 🎒 👍

@jeremymoses7401

3 ай бұрын

@@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain ive got a little bit of experience in that area, though if the pants are fit properly those few items shouldnt be an issue; i would caution putting hard items in cargo pockets though. 7 years in the desert taught me the folly of that especially when you add in salt sweat.... humidity in the greenzone doesnt make it much better. Sleeping with my pants on, pockets loaded, and stuff on my belt is where i found the most issue. 17 years since my adventures really started and i still get my best sleep in the dirt.

I would suggest an Ifac with some tourniquets and a little more gauze with some training. You have an excellent amount of cutting tools and fire making stuff 🙂

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man, that's a good idea. I'll have to get a ifac in there.

Did you have a water bottle or canteen? I may have missed it if you did, if not i would recommend a klean kanteen single wall 40oz bottle, they work great. Stay safe

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim. No I didn't include it, by accident.

That's a basic p38/p51 can opener.

Shelter Water Fire Food covered

😂😂😂what's up with that mask.......

@JohnBlackwell-Highmountain

5 сағат бұрын

@davidsutton1985 Oh, I just had covid one time, so now, everywhere I go, I put a mask on. Even when I drive and go swimming.