This series was a great idea. I am glad to see your sub numbers growing. People thirst for good information and this channel is definitely providing. Keep up the good work.

I'm Really loving this series! CONGRATS ON ALMOST 1k! 947 as of 2/4/2024 11:20 AM ET

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Not sure how that happened lol

@YouveBeenMiddled

5 ай бұрын

@@EricGPP Al Gore's Rhythm does occasionally get it it right!

I actually carry a lot of the same tools just in my camelback. I have actually used my saw/hatchet several times when hiking around to clear fallen trees off the trail for others

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

Same. The Camelbak day packs are pretty awesome as standalone packs for running around the forest. Mine goes everywhere with me

Tools mentioned are good. In addition to the previously mentioned, I am thinking bolt cutters, pry bar, sillcock key, and even a hack saw.

With a solid handled shovel, you can use the edge as a hatchet. I mean you _are_ keeping the edges of your shovel clean and sharp, right? *Highly recommend* an alternate non-filter water solution. Look into treatment tabs, or iodine solutions as these are lightweight, won't break, clog, or freeze, and they work passively while on the move. You've got multiple edged tools, weapons, and fire starters but a single "fast" water source. Boiling is great if you can stop & ignite a heat source, but fuel may be difficult to find or use.

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

All good points! Yep actually its a surplus shovel it came sharpened, I like to keep it maintained. I need a solid stock on water purification drops, I have some but enough for prolonged years

@YouveBeenMiddled

5 ай бұрын

@@EricGPP check out PolarPure - they're iodine crystals in a small bottle. Fill with water to make a saturated solution and use capfuls to treat quarts. Takes 30-60m depending on temperature. Treats 2000 liters.

Good kit. I like that you go with everyday bic lighters as a primary fire source - keeping it real not playing bushcraft ehen not neccesary. More observation tools? Binos? You need to do minimize casualties so you need some intel. Of course if you have at least one scope on rifle that will do the trick without adding weight. I recommend cutting down even further on tools. You are walking as a group so even the folding saw amd camp axe can be shared and are pursuiting so speed is key and each gram counts. As for batteries - once again if it's mission critical you need to power it. Even if it comes to having 1lb battery pack on the back of your head like in old school gen 1 tanker gogles it's still worth it

Cool series thank you for making 👍

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Your channel deserves more views

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend!

Sokid kit brother....

Need a thimble in your sowing kit.

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea

What the ruck?

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

I dont rucking know

@froginthewaves8450

5 ай бұрын

He uses the USMC ILBE.

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

@@froginthewaves8450 Oh I thought that was a play on words lmao yes USMC ILBE

@aown

5 ай бұрын

@@EricGPP it was, lol.

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

When I re read it I would of sounded like an ass if it was a typo 😂 ​@@aown

How big is that pack? And weight?

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

The ILBE is 4500 cubic inches not including the sustainment pouches. Weighs about 45 pounds packed

@priority19

5 ай бұрын

@@EricGPP thanks for the info,, I pack my bags with different systems water n fire, sleep n shelter system, food n cook system, security, meds n boo boo, always fighting bulky essential sleep n shelter items,,, pack light freeze at night issues, same for food water and ammo all start to get heavy fast..

@EricGPP

5 ай бұрын

@@priority19 oh yeah weight is always a concern. It all adds up. I'm doing an overnight this weekend with this load out and I'll see how it carries.