Suggestion: Add a mini permanent marker. If you must move for self rescue use it to write on the surveyors tape. Time & Date of writing. Compass bearing you are intending to follow and intended destination. If rescuers find it they are far more likely to find you knowing this info. Add any other info you think might be helpful. Any injuries, food & water status, etc. (11/30 9:25AM 270W to Brice Mountain lookout) Possible additions "sprain left ankle" no food.

@daveagar5594

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice thankyou.

@georgesakellaropoulos8162

2 жыл бұрын

The flagging tape works very well as a fire extender.

@charlestonbrown148

2 жыл бұрын

Great add on information

@stayfierce1724

2 жыл бұрын

Also to write time of tourniquet

@stayfierce1724

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 learned from my grandfather years ago to have 4 or 5 cotton balls saturated with vaseline for a fire starter.

Took a survival class in northern New Mexico years ago. Helicopter pilot said to take a roll of surveyor tape and throw it up through trees like tinsel on a Christmas tree. He said he spotted and rescued a guy that did that. Said that orange tape was flapping in the wind.

@benewgillian6823

3 жыл бұрын

Or a cheap and light high visibility vest ..

@davagain

2 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it. Tape flags are useful as bread crumbs for searchers for someone who is lost and trying to walk his way out.

I like that you wrapped your critical items with yellow tape to make them more visible. I did the same, but found that yellow reflective tape works well both day and night. With even a small headlamp, it makes items visible from 20+ yards away in the dark. Could save a tremendous amount of time you might spend looking for something critical you misplaced on the ground while you're cold/tired/hungry.

I apologize, if people have already mentioned this, but glow-sticks should be kept in the original packaging. The chemicals in them are unstable, and light-sensitive. Removal from the packaging, shortens shelf-life.

Subbed a few days ago after watching this video. Toss in a couple of disposable hand warmers you can put em in your gloves or your boots if you have to spend an unexpected cold nite in the woods. I like how you roll...no long intro, filler or fluff. You get right down to business. I have learned a lot from your videos you're great at showing how it's done. Keep up the good work Ranger!

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll work hard to keep that sub!

@suecollins3246

2 жыл бұрын

I had one. And it was _reusable_ ! Basically it came as a plastic packet about 2 inches x 2 inches. You soaked it in _boiling_ water for a few minutes until the crystallised gel became liquid. Then you felt for the little metal disk inside and clicked it. The gel would immediately start to crystallize again and become _hot_ ! I worked at one of South Africa's largest tree nursery. One _extremely cold_ winter I was on the 'open' ground, renewing the cultivar labels. The leaves were _ice covered_ . Without that tiny little handwarmer I would have been _miserable_ !

This channel actually teaches survival the way it should be taught. Teaching the categories of survival as opposed to simply telling people to carry this or that. By teaching the categories and showing options of what to carry to address each category empowers the viewer much more than simply giving a list of 5 or 10 items to carry in your kit. Excellent video!

Great video. I personally like to carry a tin of sardines or tuna in my hiking/bug out gear. It's fairly light for the significant amount of energy that you get from it, but also it's brain food and when you find yourself in a challenging outdoor situation eating food that helps us think clearly is a good idea. Fatty fish also tends to have anti-inflammatory properties as opposed to the sugar based items which have the opposite effect. If you find yourself needing to come down a mountain your knees can take a pounding, especially if you've been lost and worn out, so the fish really helps. Of course in North America you need to be wary of bears so once the tins are open it's best to consider this and make sure your gear and hands don't smell like fish.

My suggestion is when using flagging tape to mark your trail to write your first name on the tape. If your lost, when they spot the tape it verifies who they are searching for.

@tomcatt998

3 жыл бұрын

Good point

@KirstenBayes

3 жыл бұрын

Name and date, ideally, with a length placed with a map on the dashboard of your car at the trailhead.

@skibbydogg

3 жыл бұрын

Also put the direction you are heading or something like "over the ridge" or "heading down stream."

@wmluna381

Жыл бұрын

@@KirstenBayes The dashboard piece seems like a small detail, but really huge if you really do get lost. Thx for the suggestion.

@davidgomez5116

Жыл бұрын

Good ideas

I always have tooth floss with me. other than it makes dental hygiene possible in the wilderness it makes an excellent repair line, fishing line, its hypoallergic, biocide, can close wounds with it and then super east to take out the stiches. Its also very cheap and in one little roll you got 50m of it but takes no space at all.

@JugglesGrenades

3 жыл бұрын

Unwaxed dental floss, makes a good emergency suture material.

@benewgillian6823

3 жыл бұрын

I take dental floss as well .. Great for making arrows..

@Jaybird196

3 жыл бұрын

Just make sure, that you use the unflavoured kind. Cinnamon, or mint, flavoring would really hurt, in an emergency surgical context.

@craftingontheporchwithbill

2 жыл бұрын

In my left front pocket I always have a swiss army knife, a roll of dental floss, a Bic lighter and an LED flashlight. Other pocket contents may vary from day to day, but left front always has the basics.

Excellent video. It should be mandatory to be watched at schools, and repeatedly shown at TV, to see if it gets into people’s minds. I am a Medical Doctor, and mountain climber, made a reasonable amount of search&rescue in my life. Soooo many lives would be saved, so much suffering could be avoided, if people has access to (and some training, of course) your proposed survival pack. Allow me 2 suggestions, from an “each ounce counts” climber’s perspective. 1) your pack has 3 small blades (Knife, Swiss army, Multi-tool), very nice to have redundancy, but I would change the knife to a way bigger/heavier one, to manage bigger wood branches (or even as last resource, to repeal wild animals attacks). If not a bigger knife, I just love small digging tools. There are so many interesting small shovels nowadays, that can also act as small machetes/saw blades, at the same time they allow to dig a trench/shelter/igloo. Some are as small as gardening tools, foldable. 2) also nice to have a regular butane lighter, but specially if you are taking 2 of them, one I would suggest to be an arc-plasma lighter. Very weather proof, and some models even have a built-in flashlight. Extremely convenient, having both “light and fire”, at the same compact item. And, again, excellent video, congratulations.

Had to watch this again. Just to pass along an idea 💡 to you. your orange emergency blanket with the reflective side and a led version of the trusty military L flashlight with the pulse switch on it can be used to signal by putting the blanket in a tied vertical position like a movie screen with the reflective side facing the direction you want using one of the colored lens filters on the light that will stand out. Standing back from the blanket .pulse the flashlight. This works really well. You can use anylef that is high lumens. You can never have too much power. What do you expect ? I'm Cajun! Rangers clear the way. Ps. 10 k lumens you better have sunglasses 😎 Charles

-A bag to collect tinder along the way can be good if the weather is coming & going. -i figure if a vehicle craps out, one becomes a hiker. Desert, tropical rainforest , coastline here. spare shorts & shoes have proved useful more than once

In that ration pack some honey is a great survival food. Plus it has medicinal properties.

The corporal sent me to check out your channel. This was a very thorough description for a hikers survival kit. Keep up the good work!

Great video! I learned that if you tape your zip lock bags with 100 mph tape they are very strong and will remain water proof!

Much respect brother my half brother was third herd of 173d nov 65 to almost 68 till got rolled over was hundred per cent till his passing couple yrs ago God bless you and God bless America

This is such an IMPORTANT video that everyone entering a National Park should see it! Thank you! Always exceptional advice!

@jannah4288

2 жыл бұрын

This video, and the kit, are also great for many other situations, like the recent VA highway winter pileup. So many people did not have even snacks or water in their vehicles.

I always have two 1Gallon zip loc bags for when I tuck away kind of far from water. Super handy especially if you want to just wash your hands but don't want to use out of your bottle. Then just fold em up and tuck them in your nested cups. Can even make a pine needle pillow out of it 😉

@timhaugen6410

3 жыл бұрын

Add one of those reusable paper towels(Sham-WOW knock offs). Makes collecting water from damp grass way more efficient than the old Army Ranger trick of dabbing it up with a little piece of sponge.

@coopergaffney2012

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea 💡

@donaldstrader7241

2 жыл бұрын

@@timhaugen6410 Truly an super absorbent cloth/sponge type item a multi-use item. I've used a microfiber cloth to clean my glasses, and twice at least to dry an area we needed to sit or lay. Never needed it to absorb water from surfaces or crevices and hope I never do, but always useful. Also useful to dry oneself if necessary.

My job takes me and my son all around the U.S., allowing us the privilege of camping/hiking everywhere we go. We have assembled our kits mostly by trial and error but we just started using your videos to make our packs more functional and lightweight. We got lost in the desert of Arizona once. Our emergency pack had everything we needed to find our way back to safety. Thank you for your service to our beautiful United States of America and helping us to stay safe while in the wilderness. New Sub!!

Hi mate, great video, if only people going into the wild would carry this kit, and follow your advice, they would be in alot better position if the chips were down, if I may could I suggest items for your kit, that I have found useful, firstly I have a dedicated working scraper fastened to my ferro rod on a long enough paracord to be able to use them, that way if your hands are cold the last thing you need is a cut from trying to use a knife to scrape, also something to sharpen your knife ,like a DC4, or pocket stone, also needles and thread for repairs would be handy, just my two cents, from an old guy who's been round the block a few times, not trying to take away from you mate, because I think your videos are excellent. Stay safe. Best wishes to you and your's, Stuart.uk

Yet another suggestion: buy a package of Leggs Knee High hose (10pr=20 for $6), slip 3-4-5 over the outer shell of your GeoPress. Insert one into the outer shell with the top lapped over the outside a bit, then dip up the water you are going to purify. This will filter out tiny particles of dirt, leaves, etc. and keep your filter clear longer. They are reusable and they also cut down on rattling if you carry your Geopress inside a cup. They also make good carrier bags for ziplock or twist top plastic bags of water.

@ARCENAULT

Жыл бұрын

Also works for chiggers

You always sound out of breath which somehow makes ME feel out of breath. 😂 You have quickly become my favorite channel. Keep up the great work! 👍🇺🇲

Liquorice or ginger candies would help at least a bit if you feel sick... And maybe add a Immodium or two to the med kit, in case its difficult to suddenly adapt to a high fat and sketchy water diet.

@danielhickey9903

3 жыл бұрын

yer the immodium is a must

@d.kennedy7627

3 жыл бұрын

Watch licorice if you have high blood pressure ... could raise it more.

@denisbelair8988

2 жыл бұрын

I always carry some baking soda if you get upset stomach half a tea spoon in two cups of water and as much has possible during the day

I love that you are showing brightly colored items such as the fire components in case you drop on the ground. Always keep items separate from each other in case you lose your bag, pouch, etc you have backup. Thanks for the video!

Came across your channel two weeks ago. Your videos are amazing! Great content, no nonsense, straight to the point. I like your editing as well. Keep up the good work, Sir! Sincere greetings from a former E-7 of the German Army!

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think the idea for putting Life Savers in your emergency survival kit is a must. Seeing as how they are life savers and all 😅😅😅

You are a very good instructor, well spoken and knowledgeable. Thank you for making these videos . I have been enjoying the outdoors since my childhood, I’ve learned a lot of my skills in Boy Scouts and continued to build on them, but you always seem to point out something I didn’t know.

One thing I add for signaling is a handheld radio that can use FRS/GMRS frequencies. I have a Baofang that has two FRS channels programmed into it. You cannot use that set up normally for communication, but in an emergency it is legal. The extra power from the Baofang will help me contact rescuers. The reason I chose FRS is that if rescuers are looking for me, then they can get a set of radios at walmart that they can use for communication. Most EMS are not ham radio guys or very familiar with or have access to anything beyond their issue police radios which most people will not have access to. And while FRS blisterpack radios have limited range, if the local EMS have one in a helicopter, it should transmit pretty far. I leave a comms plan (frequency and windows for comms checks if I am gone a long time to save battery) clearly visible in the window of my vehicle at the trailhead as well as a copy with a trusted friend that know when I will be back and to call authorities if I do not show up.

Beats the hell out of the "10 Essentials" list that has been around almost 100 years. Their list is great but it needed to cross breed with the "10 Cs of Survivability".

Great video, 1added item would be clear plastic painters drop cloth for a super shelter,with low added weight for better warmth

Pretty well thought out kit, thx for the vid.

Andrew, about three yearz ago I had to jump into a very deep river to rescue a baby bird. (I'm a birdwatcher/photographer)Unfortunately the area was fairly populated and I didn't want to take it off. I carry it on a chest harness. The water was ALMOST up to my chest and what was under my feet was weed-slippery rock. Mission accomplished, I scooted straight off to the nearest place that sold children's toys and I bought a small swim ring. I keep a small supermarket bag with it so if I EVER have to go into water and keep things dry J have a little float inside a bag and I can put things on it that I don't want to get wet. It will float an entire pack. And it takes up VERY little space in my bag. And I ALWAYS carry a bag because it has stuff I use for my photography. And while we are abiut it my walking stick is a 1.5m long steel curtain pole - hollow inside. A ferrule on each end and it would store a LOT of stuff like cordage and tightly wrapped garbage bags. Use it as a fishing pole. A weapon.

I was starting to fret towards the end. Where were the cutting tools? Then came my own holy outdoor trinity of Mora, SAK and Leatherman and I breathed a big sigh of relief. Great video!

A true lost hiker kit for normal people. I'm tired of all the lost marine in Fallujah kits I keep seeing on youtube.

Good job, I used to mark all my climbing gear with color coded electrical tape for ID. I need to get back in the habit of marking gear with bright tags to keep track. Maybe a different bright color for each kiddo and their gear to help them square away their outdoor stuff and keep track of it.

You never disappointment sir!! Thank you

Finnaly someone besides me that uses surveyors tape as a trail marker. Always use it as a way point marker when I step off trail to explore or take care of business . If I miss a check in family knows where to start looking. Always leave your plan behind

for any paracord use, you can buy paracord in safety yellow or blaze orange that come with reflective threads woven in to make that much more noticeable

Hey just wanted to leave a quick comment about something I noticed you do. After filtering your water, as you mentioned treating it, you tightened the lid of your bottle and then shook the bottle. When you treat your water, you actually want to do it the other way around: shake it, then tighten the lid. Better chance of cleaning any residual water on the mouth of the bottle and in the threads of the lid. Also I would add two-four activated charcoal pills to your medical kit. In case of diarrhea (which can be a killer in a survival situation), a couple pills will stop you up and absorb the toxins in your gut that are causing the diarrhea. In case of a wound that won’t stop bleeding, you can open one up and dump the powder on the wound and it’ll work as a disinfecting coagulant. Word of warning about that, though: it may leave a blue scar. Anyway, loved the video. Thanks for sharing!

@suecollins3246

2 жыл бұрын

David, what also works as a stool stabiliser is powdered Nutmeg. I was at a party a few years ago and I don't know what I ate but the following morning I had the world's worst diarrhea. My next door neighbour told me to swallow a teaspoon of powdered Nutmeg. Worked like a charm.

@DaibheadSeamas

2 жыл бұрын

@@suecollins3246 That’s really cool! I’ll give that a try the next time I have need of something. The advantage of activated charcoal in the wilderness is you can get it in capsules (which is easier to carry in a first aid/medical kit) or-if you’re desperate-get it from a campfire. But if you’re at home when the floods come…nutmeg is probably way easier to find readily available.

Always remember Two is One and One is none.

@aprilk141

2 жыл бұрын

While it sounds like toilet paper math (12=24), it is in fact useful and accurate.

If a person plans that well as your 1st part of this video. They are probably to smart to get lost. But it’s a excellent video to get a person head in the game, thank you. Might add or replace the shelter setup with a tarp/hammock system in woodland 3 season trips.

@jannah4288

2 жыл бұрын

And sometimes it's not about getting lost, but maybe hurt. I remember watching a survival story about a woman hiker, she had gotten badly hurt, broken leg in a fall I think it was, and was able to keep herself alive because of her preparedness. It is very important to have knowledge to, and the will to survive. She still suffered terribly tho of course, but was found.

U have besutifull smile my younger bro.Always smile.Lots of people feel ecstacy when u smile

Great video Andrew. I love the SERE videos.... But lost hiker Is more of the reality for me. I have a lot of city friends that love the outdoors. I make 1st aid kits like yours as presents. Still hoping one of these days you'll take some of us out for the weekend class.

You know i dont remember subscribingng to you but i really glad drunk me did because this is great

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

Party on! Thank you! I’ll work hard to keep that sub!

@cindyjean3208

3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

blue surveyor's tape stands out well year-round, but especially in Fall

@jasonwheeler2209

3 жыл бұрын

Flo orange and flo pink do as well, what we use a lot

If you have the knowledge and tools of a "robust" navigation kit, your not likely to get lost in the first place. Great information, thank you for what you do.

No, thank you! Top notch attention to details 👍 Thank you for your service brother

Your videos are outstanding. Well reasoned an NO DRAMA. Thank you sir.

Excellent. Knowledgeable and concise. I love that you get straight to it without all the extra and irrelevant chit-chat. Military-serious with funny comments and edits, though.

The bouillon cubes are great if you find yourself feeling sick with a flu or cold, mostly just for psychological comfort, but they will atleast help you get through a mild sickness.

@seth9577

3 жыл бұрын

But how? Bullion cubes are not healthy

@ImJasonForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@seth9577 Like drinking a bowl of soup, you may not get the nutritional value, but you can atleast get the mental comfort from it when you’re sick.

@MrSupertim996

3 жыл бұрын

I got a couple packs of emergenC mispelled for boost or feeling under the weather

@timhaugen6410

3 жыл бұрын

@@ImJasonForever Yeah. I'm a Lipton Cup-o-Soup man, myself. Got a couple packets of Swiss Miss, too.

@overthehill9415

2 жыл бұрын

Gives extra sodium. If you're sick, probably have fever and sweating.

Thank you for this video. This helped me rebuild my lost hiking kit.

Great video, thanks again for putting it all together. Much appreciated!!

Thank you so much... I have been waiting for this!!! I took notes... got a great list... only have a couple items left to buy... Plan on putting survival backpacks in my truck and my car... What a blessing you are to me... I am still struggling with using your navigation supplies. I am also learning from your viewers’ comments... I love this site... your smile and your confident yet calming voice... Looking forward to your next video

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft

3 жыл бұрын

It makes my day when other viewers impart their knowledge freely in the comments. I really enjoy the community in the comments!!! Keep working hard!!!

The best presentation I've seen to date. Comprehensive.

Thanks again for posting another amazing video.

Add a 9 X 12 painters drop cloth to your shelter kit. Sure it is not robust. It weights next to nothing. It can turn your lean-to into a super shelter.

Great video! Thank you Sir!

Its always good for a refresher course. Good video thanks.

Another Awesome video!!!! Thanks!

Very excellent! Thank you!

Get the bullion cubes without MSG

I’m glad someone added TP below. A #2 kit (TP, wipes, & poop bags) tucked in a bag right into a cargo pocket. Close at hand.

I always carry a few unlubricated condoms with some water purification tablets taped to the pack it comes in , condoms can be used for many things like keeping electronics , matches , bullets dry , carrying water , you can put a few liters of water in a condom and use a sock around it for added protection from popping in an emergency

Andrew , Great informative video, be sure to keep'em coming.

Great stuff! Just a couple of observations, though. Few people are located on land via PLBs but that's because few people have them. A better statistic would be "what percentage of PLB uses resulted in rescue"- you'd see that number if very high! I'd also point out that a lot of the folks not rescued within 72 hours died in falls or drowning the first day. But as you say as long as you're still alive you should be fighting to survive and be rescued! Everyone that visits the wilderness should have a similar kit and really everyone with a car, truck or SUV should have a good kit in the vehicle. Thanks for another great video.👍🇺🇸

Nice video sharing the minimal basic items. Helpful. Thank you.

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

Outstanding organization. Great info for any contingency bag.

I really like this kit! Both practical and lightweight.

Outstanding Andrew, as usual! WELL DONE!

I think you have the best videos on KZread in this subject matter if im ever lost i hope your the one that comes looking for me

Fantastic Info! Thanks Brother!

Very informative and educational, thank you very much

You never disappoint! Practical and purposeful!

Thx! Lots of useful info. Well explained. Will help me round out my kit!

this is the best i have seen thank you

Very thorough! Thank you, again.

You are a true instructor.

I really like your videos. They are quick, efficient and extremely helpful.

Thank You very helpful practical advise.

Awesome vid!! Thanks for making it

Best in class, Andrew! Thank you!

Outstanding video thank you.

Liked the First Aid break down especially . A lot of work went into this free instruction. Thank you.

I'm glad I came across this, I've been meaning to update my current bag already! A lot of useful information that will come in handy in the future.

Very well layed out. Nice explanation of functionality

Your teaching format make it easy to learn and apply. Thanks I appreciate your skills and knowledge.

That is an awesome kit!!! I have a system for either hiking/camping or my emergency go system. I have a pocket survival kit in my pocket, a survival necklace, a survival belt, a fishing vest, and my backpack. That way the items I need right away are within easy reach, the weight is distributed, and I can carry extra stuff for my family. Having a special needs kid, and a senior mom this system works for me. In my pack I have a battery power bank, extra cords, a solar panel, a solar panel, usb/rechargeable batteries, a solar battery charger, and a USB flashlight in my power kit. I also have a food procurement kit with a slingshot, extra bands, slingshot ammo, spear heads, mouse traps, fishing kit, snare wire, etc. God bless & thank you for your service!!!

Thanks for your videos man, I always learn something new and informative. I'm an outdoorsman, so this is very useful. God bless from Germany

Outstanding information

Nice. Well thought out and organized video. A good guide for the ignorant as well as a refresher for the interested.

Great content and highly useful information. Glad you mentioned the hi viz surveyor tape ... Stay Frosty ... 👍

great video as always. two things that could be added, and almost no weight as well. a small Sharpie to write down the time in case you need to use the tourniquet for yourself or someone else. and a cheap rain poncho...but i suppose the clear garbage bag could work for that. And can't hurt to have a couple carabiners attached to your bag.

Those stats really help put the situation into perspective! This is a great run down of the kit you need and why you need. There are a lot of cool kits reviews and 'what I carry' videos but your explanations are great. Simple and clear.

I love watching your bad ass videos. Keep up the great work. Stay happy healthy and fluid

Nice kit plus and good concise reasons for having the items

Thank you for your information

Excellent as always Andrew👍

Nice vid. Glad to see a common sense approach to a potentially real situation. Too many people take being found for granted. I carry almost the exact same kit. Every time I leave the pavement it goes. Mine includes, 1 orange smoke signal, and 2 handheld red flares. (Type sold for boating) They do add a little weight and use some space. But, they're reliable and effective.

Another great video, thanks