When SHTF, This Is Why You Won't Make It / Lessons on Survival

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There are three reasons many won't make it through a SHTF scenario - not counting major issues like the inability to sustain basic necessities including food, water, and shelter. In this video, I'll outline our general inability due to the lack of an authentic life (never being punched in the face), the failure to train, as well as failing to plan.
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  • @STOKERMATIC
    @STOKERMATIC Жыл бұрын

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  • @TacticalRick507

    @TacticalRick507

    Жыл бұрын

    The more them commies cry. The happier I am. The more Ant ifa pass over, the happier I am as a guy. And the fact that you said not if but when. Makes me think maybe I should not return to the states. I had thought about it. But as we are seeing several real time SOF, UC warfare attacks happening in the US. I want to know whom is behind this. Including the fact that the Cartels and Chinese special police are now operating openly in our cities. Makes me question if there is any wisdom in going back. Top, do you have an opinion on this?

  • @scottbee501
    @scottbee501 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched hundreds of videos like this. This was a well done basic video on the subject. I completely agree, when the collapse goes from bad to much worse it will be a monstrous tidal wave of fear, panic, despair and death. God help us.

  • @ericdee6802
    @ericdee6802 Жыл бұрын

    My older Brother was involved in Atomic testing back in the 60's he once told me "Surviving an initial blast from a Nuke is doable, but keeping your sanity as you dwell underground for 40 plus years until the fallout is all clear is impossible"!!!

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @manehattgeeheck

    @manehattgeeheck

    Жыл бұрын

    Your a people person huh? 😂😂

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @desertweasel6965

    @desertweasel6965

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually nuclear fallout dissipates pretty quickly. Within two weeks and possibly sooner you can go outside. You can actually see the fallout as it looks like snow and all you have to do is not allow it to get on your skin or breath it in. So, if you have a good tyvek suit and a gas mask you could go out even sooner. If you can survive the first few weeks then you have survived the initial assault. Then comes finding food and avoiding lunatics.

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    @@desertweasel6965 which will be a pretty neat trick because by then you yourself will be a lunatic

  • @Patrickjohnphotography
    @Patrickjohnphotography Жыл бұрын

    I started watching you and I was skeptical. You won me over by being yourself and giving good, fact-based examples and reasons. I appreciate that. Also for you not claiming that one path in life was the right one, but more about we all arrived here from different paths. I've been prepping for over 7 years, and I tell people you cannot see tornados in the midwest, trains crashing, floods out west, snow out east, supply chain issues everywhere and say, Yeah, what worked in the past will keep working in the future.

  • @sirarnie9837
    @sirarnie9837 Жыл бұрын

    I probably could survival pretty long as a "lone wolf," but my family and pets complicate things. Short of having a hidden underground bunker with years of supplies in it, I think most people with families are screwed long-term.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel ya.

  • @rw7594

    @rw7594

    Жыл бұрын

    A dog could at least allow you to get some sleep as it is a living intruder alarm. Dad has to be ready to take care of the rest.

  • @louiemorris9598

    @louiemorris9598

    Жыл бұрын

    Get them on board.

  • @mattmarzula

    @mattmarzula

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@louiemorris9598No. They will always hold you back.

  • @mattmarzula

    @mattmarzula

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@rw7594trip wires and punji pits. Let their screams be your alarms.

  • @harrisonw1352
    @harrisonw1352 Жыл бұрын

    1:19 it’s only been a minute and it is already very evident you put a lot of time into your shots and are deliberate with the cinematography. My wife and I just started watching your videos and I’ve really gotten into Land Nav lately. I’ve even been reading the FM 3-25.26 and learning a lot of interesting things that aren’t normally taught. Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Do what I can. 👊

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @gabechacon8375

    @gabechacon8375

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dingusdingus2152 that is the most intelligent answer .

  • @dwaynestewart411
    @dwaynestewart411 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you 100%. I am a survivor, I've beat stage 4 cancer twice . I train my mind as much as I train my body for whatever situation may come along because I know it's coming and it's going to be bad . But I know I will be ready. I still have much to learn and not being over confident is what will help me to be prepared for whatever. Your advise is great but what you said was sadly true. Dwayne

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    You’ve beaten a lot Dwayne! Keep grinding.

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @eddiehoskins7482
    @eddiehoskins74823 ай бұрын

    As a 67 yr old ex army ranger, I love your videos.. In a SHTF WORLD PROBLEM .I'M TO OLD TO MAKE IT THROUGH... But I'll tell you this the ones that come They won't be able to hurt anyone else.

  • @rw7594
    @rw7594 Жыл бұрын

    Good supplies indoors and a way to collect and treat water is a must. Security is also a must and venturing outside to collect water, or anything else, is the most dangerous task in a full collapse. Bugging out is an absolute last resort. Once you leave your home, you've lost it for good. One tank of fuel to go far out of the city and live off the land wouldn't be even near plan A. That's tough in the US lower 48 where it's too populated. I may pull that off in Alberta but it is the winter that will remove those who can't hack it. Get out to public land and practice basic skills. Public land doesn't have the strict rules the parks do. Random camp, have the boom sticks or whatever is a go.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Rehearsals are everything!

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News
    @On-Our-Radar-24News Жыл бұрын

    Words to live by. I've trained people and I've been trained. Some say by the best. The U.S. Army. I still know that my learning never ends. I am constantly retooling my knowledge base and keeping what works and discarding what doesn't. You MUST get out in the field and put to practical use the kit that you have assembled and find out what works and what doesn't. You can be the best equipped, most knowledgeable prepper out there but if your kit sits in the closet and never gets exercised then you are in for a rude awakening and you will fail. Like stoked said, it's not if but when. We all can feel it. Something heavy is coming. Find the skills and hone those skills until they become comfortable to you in all environments and most importantly in all weather conditions. Dont just go out to the woods when its sunny and warm. I will close with this. You dont need a lot of money or fancy gear to ensure you are ready and able to survive. Be sensible in your purchases and find a community of like minded folks to help coordinate assets and to train with. Get stoked, stay alive and be prepared! Strength and Honor my friends.

  • @jelkel25

    @jelkel25

    Жыл бұрын

    Was lucky to grow up when I did, hunters, veterans and ex Services would talk to you when I was a kid if you showed interest and it wasn't considered odd or "problematic" because most had some integrity then. I spent some time with an ex SAS guy (rabbit hunting with an air rifle) and he said a very similar thing, how you become outstanding is not to be a natural but by being the last on the rifle range, put more into your run, practice and then do it some more. Then he shot a rabbit in the eye with a wonky old air rifle and again the next time...........

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News

    @On-Our-Radar-24News

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jelkel25 Good stuff 👍

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News

    @On-Our-Radar-24News

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dingusdingus2152 It does come in handy but what happens to your zippo when jts out of fluid?

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    @@On-Our-Radar-24News none of you guys have the brains of a box of rocks. My comment was: all you need is a zippo lighter. Picture some dude running around in the woods, all alone, buck naked, freezing, starving, dehydrated, feet all cut up and bleeding, but hey, he's gonna survive, because he has a ZIPPO LIGHTER! Right? It's sarcasm, bubba! A joke. Ha ha, funny, your supposed to laugh, oh well, never mind...

  • @karlmadsen3179
    @karlmadsen3179 Жыл бұрын

    Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.......Mike Tyson.

  • @JJ-JOHNSON
    @JJ-JOHNSON Жыл бұрын

    Your videos get better each week, I sure miss my Axel, he was a Shepherd that looks just like yours and was the smartest friend I ever had, but Axel past from a heat stroke, take care of yours because when their gone they takes a piece of your heart with them.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that! I can’t think of Riggs not being around, he’s been life changing. Hate to hear about yours passing

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @jelkel25
    @jelkel25 Жыл бұрын

    That was extremely impressive, well thought out, to the point and leaves you with much to think about. We all know that something is just around the corner and time may be short. Yes, map and compass when you're soaked, freezing, tired and stressed is a different kettle of fish than 50 yards away from your car on a sunny day. Lot's to do!!!!!

  • @paulzimmerman3895
    @paulzimmerman3895 Жыл бұрын

    Completely agree. I just tested the MSS in -9 degree weather in Colorado with reflective tarp and long fire in front. Had a blast and learned some valuable lessons. Beautiful scenery as well. Certainly like your tarp set up here.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a heck of a trip!

  • @paulzimmerman3895

    @paulzimmerman3895

    Жыл бұрын

    @@STOKERMATIC Beautiful area. That San Luis Valley area. And, of course the hot springs around. Que no?

  • @fredted1611

    @fredted1611

    Жыл бұрын

    And if his "beautiful photography" was a real SHTF, he already f**ked up. You never cross the open ground like that. Your a sitting duck from someone hiding in the hedgerow.

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @bobmartino8073
    @bobmartino807310 ай бұрын

    When I was just a kid my father taught me "people plan to fail by failing to plan". That stuck with me my entire life. Now I'm 55 and my wife asks me why we need so much fire wood and kerosene and so many gallons of fuel. Why do we need biodegradable human waste bags and why so many candles? What are the hand held Hamm radios for and why do you have so many maps of our county? Do we really need so much canned food and 3 freezers full of food? LOL! She means well but she is learning. Another great video sir.

  • @samanthaloomis2988
    @samanthaloomis2988 Жыл бұрын

    Great video on getting real. My husband and I train these skills daily (he’s USMC)

  • @ralphgreenjr.2466
    @ralphgreenjr.2466 Жыл бұрын

    There comes a time when you can no longer bug out, prepare to engage in fire fights, and live in the woods. It is called old age, 73 to be exact. I am 30 year Army veteran and once upon a time my wife and I could have survived no matter what. We are living in our bug out destination, a farm in rural southern Ohio. There is no retreat for us.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Stand firm Ralph. 🇺🇸🥃🇺🇸

  • @sirsmilealot5458

    @sirsmilealot5458

    Жыл бұрын

    Me and the wife are also 73. I am sitting in my last stand in a medium city suburb. Prepped to fight a battle if needed.

  • @jksurvivalbushcraft
    @jksurvivalbushcraft Жыл бұрын

    I loved the intro… very cinematic and the music… set the tone perfectly!!

  • @MiddleOutdoorsman
    @MiddleOutdoorsman Жыл бұрын

    I can speak a little bit about SHTF as it pertains to the mountains, or people thinking they're going to bug out and live off the land... it aint happening, or at least not for very long. Early 2020, before anything was really known, was REALLY eye opening. First, your not necessarily going to have access, at least not legally, to public lands (NFS, BLM, State trust lands). Individual counties in my state locked down. If you weren't a resident of whatever county, as far as local authorities were concerned, you had no business being there, not even on public land, and they did run people out of the mountains who were from nearby counties. It showed how fragmented we really are. We're not even unified within a state, let alone as a country. Second, Tent and Trailer cities will pop up, most of them will be along backcountry roads, and most particularly around water sources. Most people will be funneled into certain areas because they need water, and it only takes one dumbass upstream to foul the water. I suspect diseases will be rampant in these areas. Third, you will not sustain yourself via hunting and fishing for very long. Most people don't know it, but the vast majority of fishing areas are stocked by the local DWR. Once they're fished out, they're fished out. The deer and elk herds in a SHTF scenario, will be wiped out in short order, or will move out of the area entirely. Deer will disappear entirely, Elk will either be hunted out, or will migrate out. Grouse and rabbit won't last long. Any piece of land has a carrying capacity to support life, and a bunch of tent or trailer cities FAR exceeds that capacity. I could go on, but the bottom line is your going to end up as a starving armed refugee, or defending yourself from the same. Best bet is an organized and cordoned suburban community full of backyard farmers.

  • @jrcook927

    @jrcook927

    Жыл бұрын

    You beat me to it. Bugging out merely delays the crisis unless you have a hidden fortress packed to the rafters with supplies. People will be roaming EVERYWHERE, and everyone will be on edge fearing the next interaction will be with a bandit. I can't tell you how many people I've heard say they'd head to the hills. So basically every set of mountains within a few hours of a major city will be swarming with refugees. And if you bug in, better lay super low and never draw attention to yourself. The first time a desperate person knows you have supplies they may just burn your home down out of spite. Best bet is to form up with a dozen like-minded survivors and build a small community.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed. I hope folks weren’t thinking I was advocating for bugging out as a primary course of action - though I suppose I could get that in how I worked the project. Great thoughts all around!

  • @caroleecole3140
    @caroleecole3140 Жыл бұрын

    Thank so much for your video: your statements needed to be said!…I’m a senior with a handicapped son, but guess what: I’ve got our bug out bags done. Right now, we’re just planning a get away weekend trip to “test what we’ve got” in a few weeks(waiting for the solar panel for our generator to come in) and see what we like and don’t like: food; tent and sleeping bags; etc. We’ll make adjustments after that trip. We still need training in the compass and ham radios, so that’s some more lessons and learning…..onward and upward!!!

  • @marclucier2533
    @marclucier2533 Жыл бұрын

    I have 8 routes. When I hike them or camp them, I chose a different AO each time. So I’m acclimated to all eight

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!

  • @JohnnyHildebrand1969
    @JohnnyHildebrand1969 Жыл бұрын

    So true. I learn each day of my own deficit, and try to learn from them. Thank you for your videos. God bless you and your family.

  • @davidwright5580
    @davidwright5580 Жыл бұрын

    Well said Stoker

  • @brentwentfishing
    @brentwentfishing Жыл бұрын

    Great intro and it kept me glued. I chuckled at the basement flooding poke! 🤣 Riggs is starting to fill out nicely. Time to get out this spring and try to disappear for a few days! 👍

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣😂 a minor jab. Hope your able to get out!

  • @GenXGemini

    @GenXGemini

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't even pick up on that jab until I read this comment. Lol

  • @Trailtraveller
    @Trailtraveller Жыл бұрын

    True hands-on , knowledge and prepare is the right combination to improve the chance.

  • @bloodybonescomic
    @bloodybonescomic Жыл бұрын

    Living in the radioactive woods trying to feed yourself and your big pet dogs will be an interesting project. What sort of SHTF scenario do you envision? And how long is life worth this sort of struggle?

  • @abstractapproach634

    @abstractapproach634

    11 ай бұрын

    Why would the woods be radioactive, almost certainly tactical nukes if any would be used. Also any food and water stores you have are probably safe if done right. Interesting point though, would be good to invest in hydroponics maybe. Definitely recycling as much water as possible is huge. No usable waste should be discarded if possible. But it'd be a real shame for you to screw up and end it all right before a decent M.A.G. found you.

  • @coochykilla
    @coochykilla Жыл бұрын

    Great message. Appreciate your insights.

  • @johnfaramelli8138
    @johnfaramelli8138 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your wisdom and guidance. Much appreciated!👊 Staying 'Stoked'!

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    🇺🇸🥃🇺🇸

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @GenXGemini
    @GenXGemini Жыл бұрын

    Great video, Stoker. Getting out and practicing is what I try to do. Appreciate you, brother.🥃

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    🥃

  • @swampdaley6088
    @swampdaley6088 Жыл бұрын

    Bill, outstanding video and inspiring stuff. Thanks mate from us in UK.

  • @davemiller8203
    @davemiller8203 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Entertaining and informative thank you!

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 Жыл бұрын

    Yep, we have to have hands on and head knowledge 😊 Thanks and take care.

  • @jtaylor8792
    @jtaylor8792 Жыл бұрын

    Learning now. Picked up few things the past few years. Plan on doing much more, this year. Thank you, getting stoked 👊

  • @Patriot-American
    @Patriot-American Жыл бұрын

    Another great video Stoker. If people are not prepared at this point, then it could already be too late. You don't get on top of your game in a matter of hours or just by going to a store.... if you can even get to one. People should have been taking the necessary steps long ago. Physical conditioning, offensive/defensive ability, food and water preps, medical training and preps, communications, land navigation, building community with like minded military and like minded individuals etc.... What we see happening across the US right now... surveillance balloons, train derailments, grid attacks and general subterfuge by the current White House. Open borders and known PRC / Russian/ Iranian spy networks in place under the public's nose. There is orchestration in this as to all of the SHTF currently seen. Probing, data gathering... it's all happening now. I hope people start now in their preparation as every minute that they don't further hurts all of our chances at winning should deterrence not work.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Lots of crazy stuff happening!

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @abstractapproach634

    @abstractapproach634

    11 ай бұрын

    Calm down, it's been worse. It's good your not letting comfortability breed complacency, but don't let it breed panick either. The weak lay down thier arms in times of peace. The savvy use this time to train and stock up. The anxious panic, fail to plan appropriately (maybe forgetting fitness and ammo but getting $2000 glass) Be savvy my friend, I agree there should be no Frappuccinos or Car insurance or whatever until one has adequate food, water, and ammo stores. But it's not going to happen tomorrow, you can calm down and smell the roses. It's been alot worse than this before, probably will be again, but the savvy and anxious will be ready. The savvy just may be more mentally fit.

  • @stevehartman1730
    @stevehartman1730 Жыл бұрын

    My late friend wouldn't listen to me when I advised him to buy a new set generic standby natural gas generator. For $700 he was so tight. 2 n half weeks due to sub zero weather the electric went out for 2 weeks. He had to go live at his sis. Upon returning he found pipes burst commode tank too 2 freezers n fridge all stocked w good food all ruined. Besides warped floors n water damage.

  • @livingfree8070
    @livingfree8070 Жыл бұрын

    This is not talked about enough thanks for bringing it up. More on this topic I think would be a great idea.

  • @johnndavis7647
    @johnndavis7647 Жыл бұрын

    I used to be a big fan of Louis lamoure. His first couple of dozen books were great reads. He used to drop little pearls of wisdom into his yarns. One of them was "Buy yourself an acre of land. Keep it unencumbered. With that plot of land you can grow enough food to survive if hard times ever come your way." If you can't grow food then you are just kidding yourself. The day you open that first can of survival food the countdown to starvation has begun. It takes years to learn to grow things. Get started now. I would rather be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.. Thanks for the video

  • @Ks1bigdad783
    @Ks1bigdad783 Жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel. Looking forward to the next one! Thx!

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    🇺🇸🥃🇺🇸

  • @swanee22
    @swanee22 Жыл бұрын

    Seeing this reminds me of what a friend says; Everything is a training exercise.. Doesn't matter if I'm going to work, the store, or on vacation...I think about what I would do if the balloon went up.

  • @Grizzly907LA
    @Grizzly907LA Жыл бұрын

    It's nice knowing you all...lol. I don't have land where I can train on. I doubt "Ranger Smith," at "Jellystone park," would take too kindly to me, training in his park.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣😂 gotta find some private, BLM, or NF 👊

  • @shellariddle324
    @shellariddle324 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome advise, thank you

  • @dennisseverns4014
    @dennisseverns4014 Жыл бұрын

    Great talk. Been in rehearsal mode for SHTF for many months now, at a point now that I need to replace all the supplies I have gone through all these months. Now to go gather more snow to melt and keep refilling all my water containers. More snow expected in two days here.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on! Rehearsals are everything!

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @Ohnyet
    @Ohnyet Жыл бұрын

    As usual,Riggs is doing point !

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s how he rolls 🥃🇺🇸

  • @clivedunning4317
    @clivedunning4317 Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with what you say. Practice, practice, practice and when you think you know it all, practice some more !

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    ☝️☝️

  • @ryann4904
    @ryann4904 Жыл бұрын

    Just did a test run of my bug out plan in northern Idaho. Snow shoed in six miles. Nothing to hunt, nothing to forage except pine needles. It was to cold for the animals who all went down the mountain and all the fish all went down stream to the main river. Now in the lower elevations of the Olympic peninsula eating like a king, my new bug out location.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    I do love the peninsula!

  • @stacywilliams1710
    @stacywilliams1710 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Information Sir

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary
    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding brother!!! I'm saying the same things, there are many major event situations/ variables people need to account for. Like we say- learn one, do one, teach one, rinse and repeat.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    ☝️☝️

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary

    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary

    Жыл бұрын

    @@STOKERMATIC 🤘🥃

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    All you need is a zippo lighter

  • @DJTheMetalheadMercenary

    @DJTheMetalheadMercenary

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dingusdingus2152 That's honestly one of the worst lighters to pick for exigent situations, they burn out of fuel way too fast.

  • @dingusdingus2152

    @dingusdingus2152

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DJTheMetalheadMercenary I am being facetious. Sarcasm. Just joking. Laugh, ya know? Ha ha? Funny? Never mind...

  • @johnbolton9483
    @johnbolton94832 ай бұрын

    "Tear of a Commie " I love it !

  • @AntiFederalist58
    @AntiFederalist58 Жыл бұрын

    Top speaks the truth.

  • @johnho2006
    @johnho2006 Жыл бұрын

    all good fun and enjoyed the video, the prusik loop was a bonus (should do knots alone instructional vids) you spoke good sense.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Great idea…will see what I can do.

  • @The_Ineffable_Meanderer
    @The_Ineffable_Meanderer Жыл бұрын

    Hey Stoke love what ya do and have learned quite a bit frim your videos so thanks for that. Now armchair survival guy... Just an observation when you got water in the beginning. I understand threat levels etc. dictate movement, stealth level etc. but i also try to plan for the worst pray for the best. Anyhow my opinion on water gathering and break areas is to take breaks in a somewhat covered area not so much in the open. As for water having a "dirty vessel" to fill quickly and filter later if possible is one idea or night time gathering. Just seemed exposed a bit for my liking. Again much respect and Thank you for your service

  • @isshinryu11
    @isshinryu11 Жыл бұрын

    That is a beautiful German Shepherd thank you for inspiring me to get out more ,learn more

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Your recommendations sound common-sensical.

  • @danlaws-er8yo
    @danlaws-er8yo9 ай бұрын

    All ways love watching your channel brother

  • @peterbehringer63
    @peterbehringer63 Жыл бұрын

    Some tough love talk that many will not want to hear.... hehehe...those three areas mentioned are important to be well-rounded in preparedness. Living as an expat in a crisis-prone controversial LatinAm country has certainly been a blessing for the daily practice, habit building and training for urban SHTF.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    I bet you’ve learned some lessons from that!

  • @peterbehringer63

    @peterbehringer63

    Жыл бұрын

    @@STOKERMATIC Oh man, yeah....! Sufficient learned to the see the worst savage side (and best kind side) of folks in a countrywide SHTF....and how to respond to or avoid the threats, as well as prepping for these situations...i should publish a simple little guide on what folks in the US/Canada should expect if things continue to deteriorate.

  • @drmiles7546
    @drmiles7546 Жыл бұрын

    FINALLY SOMEONE WHO SPEAKS MY LANGUAGE CHEERS FROM WESTERN CANADA

  • @markusschaffer9712
    @markusschaffer9712 Жыл бұрын

    Truth,Stoker!

  • @udp1073
    @udp1073 Жыл бұрын

    some serious wisdom in this video. thanks

  • @declineofthewest.
    @declineofthewest. Жыл бұрын

    Great info. Great Dog ❤

  • @robertschweppenhauser9891
    @robertschweppenhauser9891 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.truth is sometimes hard to chew on .

  • @johndearman7985
    @johndearman7985 Жыл бұрын

    I'm stoked

  • @Double39L
    @Double39L Жыл бұрын

    Well I need to get on task &start making preparations! Glad I came across this on on my time-line...

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope the content is helpful!

  • @Double39L

    @Double39L

    Жыл бұрын

    @STOKERMATIC very helpful!...

  • @cda4662
    @cda4662 Жыл бұрын

    great episodes ,semper fi ahoorah

  • @tyronejefferson8720
    @tyronejefferson8720 Жыл бұрын

    Yes you're 100% right something going to happen we got to be prepared every thing is collapsing around us

  • @markmcdaniel304
    @markmcdaniel304 Жыл бұрын

    I was homeless for 7 years in the woods while working a job. Now I live off grid on property I own. Social security Now. I was beaten in my sleep. Children would steal everything of value and cut up my tent and wreck my camp. Don't expect compassion from anyone. If you have a trash pile store your valuables in it before leaving. Be cautious of boobie traps. Only if you are in camp at the time. If a child or anyone gets hurt you might get ambushed for retaliation. Try to pick different paths in and out of camp. It takes 2 times coming and going to make a trail. Burn any cans or throw away food. You will be overran with raccoons and all. Fire ants are very intelligent! What looks like a perfect campsite may be that way because it floods in the rainy season and holds that water ergo no permanent plants. If you are in a group work together but remember people you trust can turn on you. How many divorces take place from a person that said they would love you till death do you part? Not to knock military but like the man said just because they have been in the military doesn't mean they can survive. I know this from experience. They had many people helping them. And now not.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Some great thoughts!

  • @TheWtfnonamez
    @TheWtfnonamez Жыл бұрын

    Im in the UK, in a good rural spot, and better prepared than most. That said, three months in, when people are starving, if a group of guys with shotguns turned up at my door wanting to take all my stuff, that could be the end of me.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    3 months in and everything everywhere would be crazy for everyone.

  • @clivedunning4317

    @clivedunning4317

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matztertaler2777 You can get guns (apart from handguns) in the UK. It is possible to obtain rifles, but rules and regulations are very strict, police interview, no criminal convictions, secure metal cabinet storage AND you must be able to have a genuine reason to possess the firearm. Rules around shotguns are similar, but applied with a lighter touch. Plus, the police don't like you having too much ammo in your house, just in case you are burgled when away from your home. Hope this helps give you a outline of UK regulations, it is more detailed than this but my explanation will give you an idea of set up over the pond.

  • @clivedunning4317

    @clivedunning4317

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matztertaler2777 Thank you , I could have added that the police let your GP (General Practitioner), family doctor, know that you hold a firearms licence, in case you develop mental problems , or become depressed, and it is flagged up on your computer records. Terrible when you have to think and be responsible for 6 other folk.

  • @adamedwards2261
    @adamedwards2261 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 4-legged point man! More reliable than most humans. 🇺🇸

  • @Erudito_Ra
    @Erudito_Ra Жыл бұрын

    Get stoked 💪

  • @brentwentfishing
    @brentwentfishing Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Top!

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't even know how I missed this commend Dean - but thanks brother!!

  • @dawnivey4397
    @dawnivey4397 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched this video and you for the first time. Subscribed

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m STOKED you enjoyed it!

  • @tomcatt998
    @tomcatt99811 ай бұрын

    Last hurricane my friend was complaining that the power went out & his well pump didn't work because he didn't have electricity,, me, well i had water stored up in gallon & 2 gallon jugs,,, and when it started raining i already had my 26 gallon rubbermaid totes sat out, needless to say i had water to spare for him,,, then i walked to dollar general & watched the people buying up water & tp... Just shook my head & went on my way

  • @dennisseverns4014
    @dennisseverns4014 Жыл бұрын

    Need to find me a good apocalypse companion like Riggs. Probably not that hard since almost Dailey I see reports about people's dogs running loose around the different neighborhoods. Yesterday there was a gorgeous husky out roaming around (luckily she was reunited with her people) my last dog was a German Shepherd mix puppy that I found abandoned where I was fishing, best dog I ever had.

  • @Imakebootysclap
    @Imakebootysclap Жыл бұрын

    Here's how to survive for dummies 1. Don't go to war, the fastest way to die is fighting with other humans. Be ready for a fight but avoid it as much as you can! (can die in seconds) 2. The weather, dont freeze or over heat. This is the next quickest way to die. (can die in under an hour) 3.Clean Water, make sure you keep drinking CLEAN water at almost all cost, be careful if it puts you at too great of risk of #1 and #2 easy ways to die. (can die in 3 days) 4. Sickness, whatever it is, infection, flue, contaminated by fall out, may take you out quicker than starvation. 5. food, a healthy diet, fruits, nuts, veggies, meat, milk, grains. (can die 30 to 90 days depending on the person) 6. Risky behavior like climbing a tree or jumping a fence, something that might take out an ankle and put you at risk of the first 3 dangers. (this could get you killed the same day or 15 years later, it just depends how bad the injury, how well you can heal and what kind of risks you face during that time) 7. Vagina, vagina will get you killed, its been getting men killed sense men walked this earth. IT will put you at risk of war, cost you food and water and theres STD's. If you survive the 1st 6 dangers you will probably die trying to get laid or save your woman.

  • @REDonFIRE
    @REDonFIRE Жыл бұрын

    That’s a gorgeous moss covered area!

  • @Jeff-vp9vz
    @Jeff-vp9vz Жыл бұрын

    Good video. BTW, nice axe work.

  • @mervmartin2112
    @mervmartin2112 Жыл бұрын

    I have a t-shirt that has a cartooned picture of a guy sitting on a log, campfire in front of him and his dog beside him. Below it says "Happy Hour". You need one! Great points. I'd like to add; When you get to the "woods" it wont look anything like the vids and books. It wont react like what you've seen either. There's a bit of culture shock when you transition in life. Like from grocery stores to your food's still walking. You need to already be comfortable with your surroundings and that takes dirt time.

  • @alramlebsi549
    @alramlebsi549 Жыл бұрын

    QUESTION: When you filled your grayl - why didn't you remove your warming gloves? If those are waterproof, warming gloves, please share the brand. Or maybe they were a quick drying material. Were they neoprene?

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Eh, I knew I wouldn’t have them in for long, and wasn’t worried about it TBH.

  • @cliffkirby8570
    @cliffkirby8570 Жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty much at a loss as far as having to leave my castle.... My wife is not in the best of health and likely couldn't handle roughing it very long... However I will defend her and my castle with extreme prejudice!!!

  • @mikehamlin3354
    @mikehamlin3354 Жыл бұрын

    I know a little bit about survival because I'm an old country boy I've been through times what I had no place to go and I watched a lot of these survival shows and I've learned this in that I've learned enough to where I can manage the food part that can be a little tricky if I have to live on canned beans and Vienna sausages whatever I'll do it point is I can survive well enough I think to where I can manage but there's always room for improvement

  • @bobstaurovsky3506
    @bobstaurovsky3506 Жыл бұрын

    If SHTF, my wife is excellent in the woods, we would have no problems in the wilderness, we both could hunt and fish, we know edible plants, know how to purify water.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @williamsporing1500

    @williamsporing1500

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m VERY good in the woods. My wife on the other hand is one of the most domesticated people I’ve seen. Makes my job a lot harder, but, I’ll give it my best shot.

  • @owps663
    @owps663 Жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed, and sadly, I think you just described 99 percent of the population of those amongst who would not survive in a grid down situation.

  • @lacuzon39000
    @lacuzon3900010 ай бұрын

    Why do you not refill your water supply after drinking ? If I’m in the wood , first thing I do is make myself a walking wood pole , it’s a great easy add on tools with many useable features .

  • @kenclarke4906
    @kenclarke4906 Жыл бұрын

    Animals know when you are hunting them. Even fish... Practice, practice practice... I have built 3 live rabbit traps and tested, it takes about three days with the the Three traps catch a rabbit. The fishing here in northwest Oregon, but never a guarantee. I have made rabbit snares all the w as y up to aircraft cable deer snares as they are passive and work while you rest and fish traps.... I think the pellet rifle with dual caliber along with a pellet mold at 177 and .22 cal was a good choice for small game as to not telegraph my location and save the boom sticks for larger game 4 or 2 forkers...but you are absolutely right.... How many people right now can go out tomorrow morning and hunt and gather enough food to feed a family of four for one day..... Not easy...

  • @charlesmckinney
    @charlesmckinney Жыл бұрын

    I'm alone except for two cats. Wife died two years ago. I don't really care if I survive or not but I intend to go down fighting if attacked by humans and take a few with me. Otherwise I get out for dirt time frequently because I got into the habit. BTW I'm 71 so not much of a loss to anyone.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    I bet you have some stories Charles! My condolences for your loss. I can’t imagine.

  • @charlesmckinney

    @charlesmckinney

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@STOKERMATICThanks Bill for kind words...just got engaged. She's 30! Woot woot!

  • @williamsporing1500

    @williamsporing1500

    Жыл бұрын

    Mid 60’s here. Got preps and knowledge. What people forget about us old folks, we don’t care, we can be mean. Stay safe brother.

  • @Dorje17
    @Dorje17 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting!

  • @plowboy006
    @plowboy006 Жыл бұрын

    CRKT Chogan hatchet? I have one, a good peice of steel comes in handy.

  • @reddog1171
    @reddog1171 Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate you

  • @MichaelR58
    @MichaelR58 Жыл бұрын

    Good points , thanks for sharing , God bless !

  • @GruntProof
    @GruntProof Жыл бұрын

    Getting punched in the face should be part of everyone's life

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    Right!

  • @jotun9988
    @jotun9988 Жыл бұрын

    Great editing and dialogue.

  • @Bluelobsterpic
    @Bluelobsterpic Жыл бұрын

    Take the family that is unfit to survive to a safe place where they can live. The able bodied will leave as to not overpopulate the safe place. Come back for them when you figure life out and the world becomes more safe. Leave them behind, but not forever. Edit: wrong comment lol

  • @thomasbranson7237
    @thomasbranson7237 Жыл бұрын

    I am trained as you are, I tought my kids to survive till we meet up.

  • @donaldtalton1357
    @donaldtalton135710 ай бұрын

    All I can is take someone(s) with me. The skills were there untl a freak accident robbed me of being physically able to do so many things that a SHTF is a must needs do. Protect your health NOW! If you don't listen to this man, you will get hit in your mouth.

  • @johnlew5972
    @johnlew5972 Жыл бұрын

    Could you post time stamp where the info part of the video is ? Thank you

  • @stevemotley808
    @stevemotley808 Жыл бұрын

    I agree many will perish in a shtf situation some will survive a few will thrive I know most my family will unfortunately not survive as most have little skills nor any prep's they don't believe anything will happen I have some skills some knowledge and working on prep's in a different fashion then most lone wolf's will do fine for awhile but will learn that isolation causes depression most city city folks will rob stores then houses etc

  • @louiemorris9598
    @louiemorris9598 Жыл бұрын

    You got to get your hands dirty. As the old saying goes. Sweat more in peace, you’ll bleed less in war. Like Pastor Joe Fox says .3 things will get you in a grid down. 1. Starvation. 2. People behaving Badly. 3. Medical.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    So true!

  • @jasonstewartskungfustyles7106
    @jasonstewartskungfustyles7106 Жыл бұрын

    Good video, just the truth

  • @fearnoneeverlasting8272
    @fearnoneeverlasting8272 Жыл бұрын

    Nice 😊

  • @SurvivorMetalMan
    @SurvivorMetalMan Жыл бұрын

    Excellent talk, cold hard facts, and truth. Plan ahead.

  • @mysticbengals521
    @mysticbengals521 Жыл бұрын

    Well your dog certainly had a lot of fun. I already live off grid full time and it's extremely primitive...There is no electricity. There is no sewer or even septic tank (compost waste or incinerate it). There is no running water. There is no good police service right now - they don't want to come out pretty much no matter what and if they decide to come out it would take hours at best, maybe the next day they'll come. Everyone in the area has to stock pile food and water due to weather. I don't need the very basic training as I live it every flipping day in real life. I always wonder IF anything major will ever happen inside the usa, when, what is most likely?????? Prepping videos tend to flutter from topic to topic almost always narrowing in on financial hardship (grocery prices going up, mortgages getting more expensive, etc).... Shtf hit maximum for me around 2017. It's only gotten worse. I don't care about the economy as it's just not relevant to me.

  • @STOKERMATIC

    @STOKERMATIC

    Жыл бұрын

    I bet you have some great stories and knowledge from your experience to share.

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