I don’t understand why you don’t have 100k plus followers… always original content with knowledge 💣 being dropped constantly! Love your stuff! AA all the way

That was Outstanding !!! your different take on the same subject matter is refreshing !! I like the food segment and the snare Idea for fresh small Game. alternate use of equipment, such as the flashlight for emergency fire starting is well done! Keep going Andrew , I am really enjoying my Sunday coffee with a Corporal and a Ranger!!!

@jamescrowe7892

2 жыл бұрын

You and I are of the same mind. They both pack a lot of info in such a short period of time.

@eaglesnest2881

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video as always

Already knew the treble hook snare . Have never had to use it but it’s part of the kit . Also have nails for spikes on a windlass trap . Very good job pointing out the contamination of the canteen .. when it comes down to real survival there are no rules and regulations to follow .. it’s simply survive or perish , this mindset must be the motivational drive to keep you alive .

Great ideas! I wont be using a working bulb to make fire even though I have a spare, waste of resource, I like the idea of storing some wires and steel wool better.

Absolutely underrated channel. One of the best contents I've seen in a long time. THANKS!

Andrew - your insights are priceless. Amazing and often unique content. Excellent delivery. Engaging. Sincere. Trebble hooks for small game (in a necessary scenario) quite mind blowing... You're part of my unmissable youtube weekly line up.

@JohnDoe-ff2fc

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, figuring that I've caught myself on those before, it should work even better on a rodent. I've heard of attaching a bunch of trebles on car stereos to make a thief pay in blood for their troubles.

First time I've ever seen someone address the unpurified water cup or canteen issue That was a nice gem of information!

You can put small Christmas light(s) in your kit, it is what Hodges in the sandbox used for improv dets. Also if you have a mulity tool/SAK use the file and score the end. Helps make a easy clean break. Great video, THANKS

A lot of people 'Sacrifice' things or tough it out because camping is temporary, they know there's reprieve at an appointed time. Survival imho begins with an acceptance of 'I guess I live here now.'

@grayeaglej

2 жыл бұрын

The "I Live Here Now" meme come to life. O.o

@OldNavajoTricks

2 жыл бұрын

@@grayeaglej I guess I should edit to reflect that lol.

Commenting to appease the algorithms. Good information. As usual. 👍🏻👍🏻 My son made a similar debris hut for part of his senior year project. It snowed the first night out and he was warmer in his shelter than I was in my lean-to. Semper Fi 🇺🇸

@barrycartner3855

2 жыл бұрын

My oldest son made this same squirrel nest for one of BSA merit badges in cold wx conditions some years ago. Instructor was impressed.

Have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving Major… And fellow viewers… I said a prayer for you…and all your viewers… we have so much to be thankful for… To include being thankful for the information you share every week- 🙏🏻🥰

@baronedipiemonte3990

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you !🙏

HOOAH Another outstanding video Major. Definitely learned a thing or two. Thank you for your continued service. Hope the Kansas prairies are treating you well.

thank you uncle for taking me on an adventure and providing very useful knowledge. warm greetings from Lavameru in Indonesia

Some of the best content I’ve seen on KZread, thanks Andrew

Finally I’ve found another channel with someone that is actually teaching practical applications when sharing their knowledge. And then I see you’ve also completed the advanced course at the pathfinder school too!?! I’ve watched Sean Kelly for years and seeing another whose mastered the skill that provides different perspectives on the same skills and how they’re applied is simply amazing. Soo happy, gained a sub and views for sure because I love seeing different methods and then applying them myself. Keep them coming when you’re able to, saw you’re still active duty but I’ll watch them when you do post em whenever it is.

Well done, as always. You cover a lot of ground in your teaching. It makes great viewing and learning. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time.

Thank you again for the thoughtful effort you put into your instruction and fun. It's all in the details for sure. The tempo of your presentation is spot on. Appreciate your service on and off the field!

Great video! I love the old school field craft using gear I cut my teeth on back in the day. Nice tip on the bow saw blade in a belt. Genius.

Great presentation today Andrew!!! Lots of good information that can save a life and use to expand upon with a little imagination!!! Lots of tasks that one can practice over the wintertime for expanding knowledge… I know I need to spend time learning netting skills and brush up in cordage basics, time to order more bank line! Keep up the Fire Ranger!!!

I have learned so much from watching your vids! I now look at my gear and try to figure out multiple uses for each and every item I put in there. Thanks for sharing all of this practical and useful information with us, and thank you for your service.

Great content once again. I too would like to see you and Shawn Kelly make video together. With respect to the meal component, maybe discuss the calorie consumption concerns.

That one-quart food bag looks like it deserves its own presentation: there have to be several methods for how to assemble one. (I'm also wondering how you feel about old-fashioned trail mix.)

Great video. I love the different tricks you pull out of your hat! I think that you and Corpral Kelly should make a couple videos together on two man extended stay forward fighting positions. What do you think?

@richavery5431

2 жыл бұрын

I'd include Josh GB2 in the mix as well.

Hello Andrew, thanks again for a great video. My trick for water countainer is to reuse the flour plastic bag from "Wheat Montana" . Very easy to fill with water and close back without leaks. I carried 4 trouts with water in my backpack without problem. Now I use only this bags to organize my backpack. I like to bake and have plenty of them.

Excellent video , keep them coming. Your videos talk about wild fish and game in survival, I think that's crucial. 🇺🇸

As always like the video. I'm george 67. My father was a drunk. He started hitting her. So I helped her leave. Had a year and half in school.to go. Was tired of him hitting me. So I stopped him. He said get out of my house. Not working no where to go. Pack up my camping equipment and left. Went about 10 miles up the mountain. Pitch my shelter half. Long store short. There I stated for 1 and 1/2. Never went to store and didn't come down from my. Mountain. Taught myself a lot of what you are doing. I came down joined the army. They sent me some where I didn't want to go and do things I didn't want to do. Back in the early 70s . Came home and found out I can survive any place. Thank you for your service.

As Corporal Shawn Kelly would say, outstanding. Thanks Andrew

Great content, stay humble and you’ll go much farther in your endeavors.

Great stuff! Obviously you have your methods pretty scienced-out over time but the main area we seem to diverge on is water. I'm a big fan of having a much larger metal container in my kits. The first is a stainless steel 5 L milk pail with a lid. It's a bit heavy but not really huge, it fits into all but the smallest packs I own. And it's the perfect size to stuff my Helikon-Tex Swagman roll into! That gives me a very potent shelter system and the ability to easily move, sanitize and store over a gallon water at a time. And when that's too heavy or bulky I have a titanium 2900 ml pot with lid & bail. This fits in pretty much every pack I own and being Ti it weighs practically nothing. IMO it's an absolute game-changer to be able to water a few liters at at time! In fact it makes things so much easier that the TV show "Alone" limits contestants to pots of 2 L or less (at least they used to, haven't seen the show in a few seasons).

Neat idea about the treble hook . I was watch the show alone and thought that same idea . Hooks and line . Knowing the animal would not want to fight much from the pain of the hook in its mouth . Great videos you put out . Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge

This is really my new, favorite KZread channel.

Awesome video love Sunday's also I've been catching up watching all the passed videos👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Another great video! I enjoyed seeing what you added up for 1k cals which did not appear disgusting to eat 🤣 great selection and thank you for your time!!!

Great video, never thought of using a triple hook as a snare. Great idea. Salute

Another good video Andrew love the flash light like trick that one I’m going to have to here soon. Thanks for the idea 💡👍

Great info 👍. I couldn't help but laugh as you were showing the treble hook with PB that I can hear a squirrel barking in the background 😂

Another awesome video. Clear, concise, and direct.

On the treble hook snare - sometimes simple does it. If I master the principle I can adapt the concept to virtually any situation. Thanks Shawn!

That hook technique also works on birds. Works better, really, because they gulp. It is also a great reason to have wire leaders, or a reason to sacrifice 4" or so of snare wire per hook set. As for the water gathering, a couple of produce bags or an oven bag folded at the bottom of the canteen/bottle carrier adds functionally no mass and no volume, it's like having a couple of playing cards down there. And it simplifies that question.

You accomplish a lot in 15 minutes. I went and bought some of those 1 walled metal bottles so water can be stored and be heated over the fire. No sense using plastic, not as durable or as usable. Both can store things from getting wet too. Cant beat wool blankets, good for year round use and kept in the vehicle for the emergency. Thank you Andrew, always look forward to your videos. God bless you When out in the field, what do you do to keep your axe and knives sharpened? Somehow my kits always seem to include the kitchen sink, meaning i add so much to it that its very heavy. Seems like everything is essential to me, but a guy of knowledge like you knows how to do without the extras.

This is my new favorite channel. I love being able to teach my scouts something beyond what is in the book and this is perfect source material.

One thing that isn’t emphasized enough is that a Grayl Geopress will remove heavy metals and organics (pesticides). It purifies where Sawyer et. al. only filter. As it also carries water, I prefer it as my secondary container.

@susanp.collins7834

7 ай бұрын

Yes, and here in South Africa a Grayl Geopress costs R3 889. Three thousand eight hundred and eighty nine Rands...

Good morning Andrew. You have a calm and friendly way of teaching serious topics. I'm planning a travel/camping/boondocking/work trip. This morning, I'm drinking coffee and binge watching my playlist of favorites. Gotta refresh this tired brain of mine on your "down and dirty" survival tips. Although, Andrew, I have seen you do a bit of 'glamping' in your videos! Chai Tea in the field. I'm all for comfort, if possible!! I camp in my little car. the seats fold flat and I use Mylar bubble wrap to cover the windows. I blow up an air mattress with my battery powered pump. Voila! If my car is full of stuff, I do tent glamping. It can be surprisingly comfortable. Repacking my various bags and kits has changed what they contain slightly but the basics never change. Me and my grown son have traveled 4 years for my job. Thank you for helping me find the strength and confidence within myself to live the life I've always dreamed of. It's rare that a son chooses to spend time with his mom, so I'm doing it!

Thanks for sharing with us. Not everyone has the ability to think outside of the box. Congratulations on your promotion.🍁

Add a a couple of gallon freezer bags or a turkey roasting bag for unsafe water collection. Take back to camp and process/use as needed. I like those little Lipton soup packs, 2 in a box for a buck. Also bullion cubes bring flavor to a fresh game stew or can be sipped on cold nites. Sugar, salt and pepper packs .Also if your not apposed to cooking , check out the small packet of premixed cupcake ,cornbread . and gravy mixes. It is amazing how just a few calories of warm food can boost morale. Even plain hot water can warm your internal core, rehydrate you and save energy reserves. Thanks for the Vid, Hope your promotion went threw and congrats again on passing the advanced survival class at Dave Cantebury school.. Lead the way ranger !

One of my favorite channels. I liked the flashlight trick. I refer to as number seven (I made up the number) in your ongoing series called “Reasons to never ever forget your bic and your fire steel!” Always entertaining and a good reminder to remember other uses for stuff you have with you.

Andrew , I just watched this video for the 2nd time and admit I learned more from it again. You have surpassed most other KZreadrs on making videos. You do more than just build a fancy shelter and cook a gourmet meal on a camp fire. You explain valuable info that people can use , your military knowledge contributes to that. Please keep making these awesome vids and charging full throttle ahead ! Best wishes.

train horn at 0:55 it reminded me of Stobe the hobo ! RIP Stobe ...Awesome video ! Thanks for your hard work on the channel ! Cheers 🍻 Newman

More great tips for the outdoors! Thanks for another great video!

The skills, underrated. The channel, awesome. The fact that Andrew pulled a bucksaw blade out of his belt...damn priceless!!! Absolutely great content brother!!

Now that was a super cool video. Love the back pack and snare. Great reminder on the buck saw. Keep up the great work.

Once again great job. You cover some of the most useful content I have ever seen.

I'm here because the Corporal sent me; I'm staying because I'm liking what you do.

Great video will watch in entirety with my camping buddy soon.

That was totally outstanding I love the saw in your belt

You know I would never thought about contamination in my canteen if I collected dirty water, never crossed my mind dam it's a wonder I've never got sick. Great tip,keep up the good work. 👍

Great content 👌. Look forward to your release on videos each week. Sometime would love to see what you carry just to go out and enjoy a couple nights. Keep it up. Hooah!

Ethical shmethical. Food is needed for survival. Hypothetically, if I were having to survive I would probably be poaching to beat the band. Hypothetically. You guys, and you know of whom I am referring, are a veritable plethora of survival knowledge and skills. One question was answered with the canteen. I was wondering, after the water was gathered in the canteen, could it be heat sterilized and returned to the canteen thereby sterilizing any residual moisture in the canteen? The limitation is how much water the cup holds which is roughly half the canteen. So boil, cool, consume, repeat. Thank you, Major. Appreciate all your hard work.

Great tips, Andrew, as always. I also love the energy. Some people talk so slowly they look like they're about to fall asleep. Your excitement and eagerness to teach are much appreciated and I am glad to see your channel growing. Keep it up and thank you.

Well done! Awesome info, beautiful setting! Stay safe and God bless

Great video. I’ll put my request in for an in-depth video on the ways to use the angle head flashlight as a fire starting tool. Glad you mentioned about the canteen being contaminated once it’s used as a gathering tool. Not too many people would make that connection and remember to disinfect it before using it to contain new clean water . Keep up the fantastic content!

@memathews

2 жыл бұрын

@Jake LaGottaIf you can close the circuit on the battery into some steel wool, then you can start a fire.

Hadn't seen the flashlight filament fire starting before. Learning all the time.

Very informative as usual. I appreciate everything you explain and show. Thank you for your service Sir

I love the treble hook idea for emergencies, great video keep going

Nice mix of knowledge and skills in a close to real type application. Get out in the woods y'all!

A great and practical film, as always, sir. I cordially greet you and wish you all the best. 👍🙂🌲

I'm always learning something every time I view your instuctional vids. I like the mentality behind the pack kits and how you put them together. I would like to request a view of how you would put together a " Multi Seasonal Pack" for a longer term scenario and the contents you would recommend. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

The best survival videos on YT, congrats Sir. Greetings from Argentina

Hey. I dig this channel. I enjoy streaming all your episodes on my 50” monitor like I’m watching TV like good ole days. 😂 Anyway, I grew up in the country and took for granted that I knew so much about the bush! Ever since Ive tuned in to your show I realize how much more fun I could have had. Now I’m 50 and married, and my wife wants to go camping, so now I have a new hobby when we go. Andrew right??? Thanks so much for the awesome job you’ve done with this platform. It’s really inspiring and well done! You rock brother. I’ll stay tuned. God bless!

Hello from Australia i enjoy watching your program being an old bushman ,i find your channel very refreshing ,some channels I've watched in the past always start with a back story first which annoys me greatly ,but you get straight into the content, much appreciated , Rusty 🙃🙃🙃 .

One of my new favourite channels 🇬🇧

Sir! Back to the Basics of Survival, excellent. Checked you out because the "Corporal" sent me your way. You're obviously military, can tell by your instruction methods, but not enlisted, my guess Captain or Major. As a SSG I helped many boot officers become qualified Platoon Leaders. Your videos are concise, to the point, easy to follow and enjoyable. Keep them coming, you have a new follower.

Enjoyed watching! I appreciate the different take on things to give more ideas to learn from

Another great video Andrew!! Only gear change that I would make is replacing the plastic canteen with a metal (titanium) bottle (and cup).

Always lots of good knowledge. Digging that ladder packframe with the gill net. Nate

Major Andrew great video. Love all of the skills you teach and show. Can't wait for the next video.

Hi Andrew 😊 thanks for another great video, and some good tips, I especially liked the inclusion of a ration pack, it's a much overlooked part of any kit, and when shtf ,you don't want to have to look for your first food till you've got your head straight, , and it's a great moral booster . As always on your videos we learn something, and some of the comments are useful too, stay safe Major, kind regards Stuart Uk.

Another great video. Thank you Andrew for sharing your valuable knowledge and skills 👍

Everytime I hear the cardinals chirping in the background of your videos I think it is the ones that come to my door.

Ok I thought Corporal was impressive and he still is but he’s got real competition now! Excellent real world stuff here man, thank you for your service and for your videos!

Thank you Andrew. Appreciate you tremendously.

Great video, as always. You would survive apocalypse for sure, Andrew 😉

Great video. I liked the coffee and tea in the kit for a moral and energy boost. Bet you missed those contractor bags.

I always hated 'L' shaped flashlights until now. That was pretty smart. Semper Fi.

Monofilament and treble hooks make a great early warning device around your camp too, especially at night

Great vid Andrew. Also great advice regarding water purification and making a choice between canteen cup or canteen. Solid advice.

My new favorite outdoor youtuber at the moment!!!

Excellent demo. To the point. We do what we have to do. Thanks and take care.

Amazing as always. New ways to look at old opportunities.

As a kid I grew up in the bottom lands of the Arkansas river, the trick we learned was take empty 2 liter pop bottles and use them for dirty water and a bonus empty pop bottles will float, so off in our Alice rucks they would go. We would use them as makeshift rafts and tie bank line to the rucksack and than to us so we wouldn't lose them and float down river to our camp. (Summer time) in the winter we would still use the empty pop bottles to fill up with dirty water and than disinfect.

I’ve seen the treble hook trap before. It is very unethical and illegal if caught. At least, that’s what a Game Warden in MS told me. However, in a real life or death survival scenario, gotta get the food somehow. I prefer handhold traps with nails around a hole. Or snare setups. But, this was a good tool for those that may have never seen it. The lightbulb trick was a new one to me. I never would have thought to sacrifice a bulb like that. Very slick. Only other thing I’d have done, fill the bottle and the cup with water. No point in wasting empty space during your trip back from the old waterhole. Good video. I’d love to see more detail on setting up the pack and how to load it up securely. Oh, and where the heck can I get a belt like that?!?! That was friggin’ cool!

The Corporal sent me. Looking forward to watching more.

I really appreciate your videos. The subject matter is always practical and your presentation is clear and concise.

WOW ... Fantastic! So much to learn! Many thanks, Andrew!

Very impressive indeed major.. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and expertise 😎👍

Great video, as always !! I always look forward to watching !!!!

Learning from the best army ranger and marine corporal

Thanks Andrew , like your videos. Good ideas and I can’t wait for the next one.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Qt. size or larger bags can gather water as well! I carry a bag from a "box of wine" for that purpose and a nozzle modification gives one a gravity fed H2o blatter for camp or solar shower...etc etc etc

@wmluna381

Жыл бұрын

Nice