Maxpedition Cocoon Mini Survival Kit - Pouch Contents

[mpeel32ia]

@kkelly851 Thanks for watching.

[kkelly851]

thanks for the water bag idea

[SurvivalNewsVideo]

Nice kit. Where did you find the mirror?

[mpeel32ia]

@SurvivalNewsVideo I believe that the mirror was part of a small survival kit that I purchased from bepreparedtosurvive. I ended up splitting up the kit to add to other kits.

[Rotwang72]

Nice...really got me thinking.

[robbabcock1969]

Nice looking pouch. I think I'll get a couple to add to my Maxpedition 12 x 5 water bottle carrier.

[jordanlease1]

i think its perfect..all i would try to do is change the versions of some of the items, to be smaller..so i could smash in a small emergency blanket, and a small emergency tarp/shelter cover (ive seen some good 8 gram versions..olive drab..the paracord is perfect..)and maybe possibly stuff a one man micro-fiber sling-hammock in it(seen one that like 400 bucks but is like 2 inches folded and weighs about 15 grams).plus your water pura tabs, and maybe a purification straw...im gunna get one set up

[Kashmir2000is]

What a great idea. Crap! Now I have to buy a cacoon. Then my husband is going to kill me for buying another Maxpedition product. Thanks a lot!!

teehee

[habaz72]

Awesome setup, I think I may attach something like this to a machete and keep a neck knife like a mora or becker. Really got me thinking!

[mpeel32ia]

@habaz72 Thanks for the comment and for watching. Good luck with your setup!

[2naturesownplace]

anytime

[2naturesownplace]

the shoulder strap is a tool...as another belt, a way to hang things from a tree.. as a tourniquet....you can tell who has really been out in the wild etc...by their comments..someone that has spent times..and I am talking weeks..sees an item and knows in seconds what it can be used for.. those that haven't see nothing....

[mpeel32ia]

@2naturesownplace Thanks for the comment and I think you make some very nice points.

[davepartovi]

Wow, great idea. I have an LMF and have honestly thought hard about how to add some survival stuff to it. I will totally do it like you did, thanks for sharing.

[mpeel32ia]

@davepartovi Thanks for the comment. It makes a nice minimalist type kit made out of some spare survival items I had. Currently working on some other knife / survival kit ideas. Thanks for watching.

[IzzyJG99]

Change over the old style Fox 40 Whistle you have for the Micro in International Orange. Also take the button compass out for about 2 days every 3-5 months. Prolonged storage (I have found) totally zaps it's magnetics. But I noticed if you let it naturally recalibrate it keeps it okay.

[llcooljay18]

Hello. I would recommend using the 550 (Paracord) to replace the shoulder strap. Because the shoulder strap doesn't add anything to the gear (It doesn't achieve anything that the Paracord doesn't.) Also, I'm not sure how much paracord you have there, but I'm willing to bet it's not more than 15 feet. Let me tell you - you can't do much with 15 feet. If you replace the shoulder strap with paracord, you can carry much more, and it doubles as a shoulder strap!

[mpeel32ia]

@llcooljay18 Thanks for the comment and for watching. As far as the paracord in the kit goes, It's actually about 12 feet. However, I re-laced my hiking boots with 550 paracord at about 4 feet each giving me a total of 20 feet. Look, I understand the importance of paracord, but this kit is meant to be a minimalist kit and and I think you over value the significance of paracord, it is possible to survive without paracord despite your feelings that you can't do much with even 15 feet.

[bladeking2013]

@mpeel32ia another idea could be to make a actual strap out of para cord that is braided --- just an idea.

[mpeel32ia]

@bladeking2013 Thanks for the suggestion and for watching. I have considered the use of the paracord as a shoulder strap, however I have stuck with the nylon strap - a wider strap - due to the weight of the knife and pouch. It is more comfortable for extended carry situations.

[bladeking2013]

@mpeel32ia thats why i said BRAIDED strap, you can make one just as wide

[mpeel32ia]

@bladeking2013 Thanks for you suggestion and your persistence. However, I think I will keep my current set up with the NYLON strap.

[EtowahEagle1]

Hey great review I would recommend using condoms in stead of that water bag lot smaller space taken up

[mpeel32ia]

@EtowahEagle1 Thanks for the comment. The extra space it takes up is worth it as the aqua pouch will be more durable and easier to filter water in than a condom.

[jedidraco89]

hey man nice kit, thats a great set up i hope you dont care if i copy off of you

[mpeel32ia]

@jedidraco89 Thanks for the comment and you are more than welcome to copy!

[alundrasrt]

Hi, add some safety pins and waterpurifications tabs. I recomend to add also a compass device which can be attach with your carabine and a ceramic rod knife sharpener. Please check some high rated altoids tins to inspire you for more ideas.

[mrmonkeyman50]

Like this video. Suggestion for the future: label your videos with a sub-title instead of just "Part 1" or "Part 2". In this case, maybe: "Part 1- basic set-up" and "Part 2- contents". That will allow viewers to really pick up where they want to watch. (I was most interested in contents and skipped Part 1). THANKS!!!