I miss these older videos where you talk to the camera rather than voice over. Excellent regardless, Pathfinder definitely scored some gold, I hope they pay you accordingly.

Another excellent video! Thank you! Helpful tip: I keep 6 EVA foam balls/buttons (cut from a floor mat) in my emergency blanket kit. They weigh almost nothing, and can be used in place of the rocks to protect the fragile mylar material. This is especially helpful when used with cord to create makeshift buttons and button hole loops for securing the blanket around oneself. I use constrictor knots to hold the EVA balls in place. One side of the blanket gets buttons, and the other side gets cord loops. Once secured to a person/patient, they don’t have to continually try to hold the blanket in place around them. The soft EVA protects the fabric during frequent handling in this configuration.

@dazdeluxe6672

Жыл бұрын

Maybe ear plugs will be good for this, tiny and made of foam

I fold the survival blanket, lengthwise in thirds, shiny side out, then tie a knot on the foot end with a cord. Then turn it inside out, so the shiny side is inside and the knot is inside by my feet. Then the blanket becomes a top quilt with a foot box. I can pull the blanket up tight over my head and I can side sleep. Still need separate ground insulation.

@grumpyuncle.

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea!

@ivanchavez7862

3 жыл бұрын

squared away 😎👍

@kitty9392

3 жыл бұрын

Amazon has them in ponchos.

@michaelzimmerman8959

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome training!

@markblocker4565

Жыл бұрын

@@kitty9392 , good tip for us tall fellas.

You have a talent for instruction that I can relate to. Thanks for your effort and expertise!

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@zachariahlee3393

2 жыл бұрын

Because Rangers still leading the Way.

Thank You even a disabled woman would be able to do this on a horrible MS day. Please do more videos for those people that would have more limited mobility (which would also be fantastic for anyone that would be injured out in the wild) because way too many forget emergencies can and will happen to all kinds of people.

@lyndavonkanel8603

2 жыл бұрын

And in all kinds of places.

Like going Back and checking out the older videos

Thank you for the time you spend explaining how to do what you do.

I like the way you take the time to explain everything step by step! It's a great and easy way to learn to do things differently. Keep up the great videos! And thank you!

Tip: you can use a sheet bend to attach the cordage to the blanket - it's related to the bowline in structure and holds well. My go-to for any kind of knot involving a sheet/tarp/blanket.

If pebbles are to be used, try to find them in a stream bed (smoother), plan ahead & pack marbles or you can practice your carving skills & make some out of wood. As you noted, the smoother the better to minimize damage to mylar or even nylon tarp or poncho materials. Great vid as always & thanks for the repeated demo of the double loop clove hitch. 👍

foam balls or Clingons - Reuseable Eyelets for the maylar blanket, stops it ripping. Good video showing people how to stay alive with the basics

You don't bs Andrew and I greatly appreciate it. Like some others, you keep it simple and factual!! That's one piece of gear that I've always kept with me, a mylar blanket. Great video man and great content as well. Keep up the good work brother.

I like the way you take time to show things, I already know this, but some folks don't, your a good teacher, good vid 😁👍✝️🇱🇷

Thanks for the trick with the rocks. Very clever.

This was another excellent video. If you haven't done one already, perhaps you could show us how to use ponchos as Improvised shelters. Several years ago I was able to buy 4 brand new Swiss military issue ponchos for under $20. No points for the camo pattern, but they're damn near indestructible. It'd be great to learn how to put a few of those together for a shelter. I've saved every one of your videos that I've seen so i can go back and watch them again. You put the old field manuals to shame !

Great demo and instruction. One addition to your Swiss Army knife I highly recommend is a firefly firesteel from tortoise gear. It replaces the plastic toothpick with a mini (but functional) firesteel. It might also work against vampires, but I haven't tested that...yet.

@lanecountybigfooters5716

2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to buy one of those little miracles! I don't need a toothpick, but an extra firesteel is always a good idea!

You’re the best Andrew.

Thank you for the video , it is one thing to carry a survival kit but more important is to know how to use each component in it to survive

America needs strong , brave, and knowledgable like you !

Sometimes depending on where I am I can use Hickory nuts or acorns when using the button method of securing the corner of the space blanket. Sometimes I carry some slingshot ammo along with my wrist rocket. Those small white marbles make great buttons fir securing corners as do lead muzzle loader balls. I like that camo space blanket.

Looks good, makes sense. Thanks and take care.

Hello from Colorado! I've been watching bush-crafting videos for several years now and see many of the same techniques over and over. Your videos bring some different ideas and I very much appreciate the fresh M.O. Thanks!

Im so happy I found your video's . You are a great teacher, no nonsense , no BS to the point, thanks.

You made that easy to explain to others... I will teach my nephew so that he won't get caught off guard. Going to make him a prepper during these times of unrest.

@tankbennett7

2 жыл бұрын

I re watched this video. I had a question... Does your mylar blanket rip when you put rock to tie it down. Does he the wind aid in ripping the blanket

@tankbennett7

2 жыл бұрын

It can so you must use smooth stones or soil to avoid tears

Thank you for not assuming we're all experienced outdoorsman. Some things become obvious because you take the time and effort to not leave the less experienced (me!) behind. A "simple" knot actually is, now that you talked us through and showed it. Simple, straightforward, and practical: perfect presentation to take a lot of fear out of the outdoors: knowledge grows confidence. Thank you again.

American military survival trainings are so awesome !!!!! Thanks for sharing !

Good EDC kit. The comfort from knowing that one has easy to carry, light weight items that can fit in a pocket and that can keep you alive (not comfortable mind you) for any situation is invaluable.

This man has an infectious sense of enthusiasm,very easy to learn from

Down and dirty! I like it!!!

Fantastic! Thanks for the links as well.

This is a great and very practical explanation of setting up an emergency shelter.

I use the clove hitch on my harp strings when I have to replace them. This is good, something I'm already familiar with that I can use in a different way if necessary. There would be enough stress in a survival situation, this is definitely a bonus. Your instruction is excellent, too.

Great advice how not to tear up your blanket. It is apparent though I am deficient in my knots and must practice more. Grateful for the links. I have almost all the same kit! I was even on my last three Starbucks instant coffees the other day! Thanks again for all that you do put in the stuff out. There are 10,000 instructors on the subject but I would prefer to learn 10000 things from this one instructor

Thanks Andrew for another great survival video! God bless 🙏🏻🇺🇸

Nice vid! Enjoy the shelter vids and practical applications of the gear.

Thank you for all the things you are teaching us. I am learning a lot and my son is also learning.

Like the way you take time to show what you are doing

Enjoyed learning use of small pebbles

After seeing this, I'm gonna buy a Mylar Blanket. I'm glad Corporal Corner recommended this channel.

Solid video. Great content for the community. Excellent period of instruction

That shelter is my favorite.!

Outstanding really enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe

Impressed that the mylar held up well in the wind....👍

Bravo, again!!

Loved this. I always learn something new from you, or get a new take on an old concept. Thanks very much and Happy New Year. 🏔🏕🌻

My mylar blankets shred like crazy. Yours must be more durable. Oh, and garlic for the vampires.

Excellent!

Non Serrated Trecker! Very nice.

Great video man, that's the reason I keep a supply of those mylar blankets as well.

Great video thank you. We just got our new survival bags and blankets. I like to have spare one's in the backpacks. 😎🐺☮️👍

That was great!! Thank you! And, thank you for the links Andrew!

you are skilled teacher. another kick ass video

You are definitely a good instructor. Your videos are easy to understand and very well explained. thanks for sahrong

This is an exceptional video! So well explained how & why you did certain things. the videos are clear to follow & practice. Learn from all your videos but this one was special.

You produce excellent videos. Always wanted to see someone use a 5'x 7' mylar blanket to make an emergency shelter.

Your great I like the amount of content , you don't waste time walking you get down to it.

Very helpful. Thank You.

Thank you for sharing your information

Great video as always. Thanks.....Charles

thank you for a very usefullyarticle !

Nice and simple demonstration of yes you can survive with simple edc stuff in your pockets! Well done, enjoyed watching this pebble in the corner hitching method :)

Nice small shelter.!!!

Try this: Lay cord out straight. Cross left wrist over right. Grab cord and uncross arms, 2 loops. Put right loop over left, clove hitch. Old mountaineers trick, at least that is who showed me. Good videos, thanks.

Great stuff. Love your detailed video and narratives. Will be using your site for instruction of our Alaska Native Youth during a survival course we provide and much more. Retired Alaska State Trooper, Steve Arlow

Thnxs 4 your time 💯🇺🇸

Awesome videos as always.

Nice shelter!

Marbles, 45 or 50 caliber Muzzleloader balls, Hickory nuts or acorns all make good round smooth objects to use when you're creating a tie out point in the corners of any kind of sheet material that you're going to use for a shelter. All of those things are small. You can drop a few someplace in your kit bag

Nice Job!

Well done! I like it! We need this type of info taught in school to the kids!

Outstanding

Yeah the links in description bx are great 👍

Since most people who are lost in the wilderness died from exposure even if you have a little bit of water and some high-calorie energy bars shelter is a lifesaver

Very good video especially for folks who have never made a shelter. As small lightweight and probably cost effective imagine if u threw an extra one in your gear bag and had 2 definately be a pretty good shelter thanks for the vid

Excellent ! Thnxs

Great video I do like what you have to say bless on your family

🤙 Someone else that believes there is a use for the lowly Mylar blanket. Saved me from hyperthermia on a cold windy Nevada night outside of Las Vegas.

Great video, your teaching technique is very good. Easy to follow. Alan Rice.

Thanks nice job.

LOVE YA BROTHER!!! KEEP THE GOOD SHIT COMING!!!!

Hoorah brother greatings

This guy, He gets commission. We got to support him. Especially for all the ass kickery we all indebted to him. We don't have to fight evil bastards here because him and people like him. Andrew brother thanks Buddy

Good shelter for storm

Thanks, great 👍

thanks for the video

Just leaving a comment. Thumbed up.

Fairplay big man. Love your work. You know who sent me. Outstanding! Now there's a clue. New subscription right here. Love from the 🇬🇧

Nice knife

Good video

Great!

Thanks for sharing

The good and loud space blanket. Oh ya . Take the time and put tape all along the edge of the space blanket so it do not rip E Z. Thank you good video.

Excelente amigo!! Abrazo de Bushcraft desde Argentina ✌️🇦🇷✌️

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias mi amigo de Argentina!

Victorinox. Hell yeah. I have two SAK's and they are the best. Indispensable. Of the many videos I've seen and the info I've read about those mylar blankets, which I've always thought were gimmicky, NO ONE has ever explained about the point of no return regarding bleeding and hypothermia. And, at 54 years of age, I can't believe I never knew that. Geez. Once again, you share really useful info that no one else covers (or not that I've encountered). And vampire season, hahahaha.

As an alternative and work-saver, you can find standing saplings at the appropriate distance apart, and just tie to them instead of cutting stakes. Then you wouldn't be leaving clues (e.g., stumps, discarded stakes, etc.) behind. And while 550 cord is indispensable, you could instead carry a few yards of #36 bank line for the shelter, snares, and other needs. Slightly lighter and less volume for a pocket kit.

Good video, as usual. If I had enough cordage, I'd create a ridgeline from the tree to the far stake to support the casualty blanket. Hooah.

Thanks dude throw on some countertracking techniques

Thanks for Sharing

Awesome

I am with you preferring a non-serrated blade. The saw blade is a good “why not.” Victorinox has reps world-wide. Good teaching on the clove hitch.!