very very good point on numbers i agree i would rather not use something than not have it at all it is worth the weigh , very good video kinda opened my eyes alittle bit!!
I do appreciate where you are coming from an to a degree I will agree with you but at the end of the day if a ten piece kit makes people sit back and think about the things that are important and covering all the bases that need to be covered then so be it. Its like the rule of threes, I would never contemplate anyone trying to live for three weeks without food, or three days without water, but as a mechanism for remembering priorities I see why people use it.
Great Vids. Hope to meet up with you when you get back to Brazil. All the best to you and the family on your return to the states. Take advantage of all the mexican food while you are there. Looking forward to the next vids.
Excellent video. I agree with your statements on contents of PSKs. A lot of folks do think in terms of numbers and or what gear is new and cool as opposed to simple functionality. I taught wilderness Survival for the USAF for four years and don't give out compliments lightly, but your statements dead on. Check out my channel and blog at RealitySurvival d@t com if you like. Cheers jj
@RealitySurvival Thanks for your comments. I subbed you and will check out the blog. Looks like you have plenty of solid content. The things that work are usually pretty simple. Too much attention gets given to glamorous kit when a simple tarp, lighter, and space blanket goes far in solving your actual problems.
love watching you two work together in the videos. After watching many videos of 10 piece kit and so on I must say Mac you make a lot of sense. Safe travels to you and the Misses.
@Guiasobrevivente Eu tenho um arco recurvo aqui em casa. Talvez quando voltar eu posso fazer um video. O problema e que eu falto lugar onde usar e nao levo pro mato por causa das leis anti-caca. A policia florestal nao via acreditar que eu nao estava cacando.
@Colhane 30 anos de arqueria no Brasil, tenho vasta literatura jurídica a respeito, o arco é um equipamento esportivo, o que o caracteriza como arma de caça são as pontas das flechas.Se possui as pontas comuns de field target pode levar, mostrar, atirar, carregar, fimar, fotografar em qualquer parte do território. Tem tanto problema com a florestal quanto usar sua faca mora. Obvio que a caça ainda é proibida, mas mostrar tecnicas de arco não.Veja o video do kit que montei no meu canal.
Well Done, and I must agree with you regarding the kit. Too many get their ego involved, and that is just stupid. They lose track of the whole purpose and conditions that would be present if one really had to use their emergency kit.
@snaponjohn100 No we live here in Brazil for two years and then go back to the US for 4 - 6 months. We used to stay here for 4 years and then spend 1 year in the US but my daughter is in college there now so we changed the schedule. It works out to 80% here 20% there.
@chrisnelo I own a decent folding saw and have experimented with them here but find they lack utility. Saws work exceptionally well on bamboo. Here you will never get away from the machete, you can't move around without it. Saws are more efficient cutters in many applications but here they just get carried much and used little.
Great series. Thanks for posting and sharing your experience and knowledge. I enjoyed the philosophy behind the exercise. I like the gasoline bags you find there. Bring a bunch to the States!
THANKyou ! ... The number of items is entirely arbitrary. Besides ... How many items is a multi-tool ? ... Is the carrier and the strap for my SS water bottle each an item ? Does the rain-fly count as part of the hammock ? ... etc... Personally, I consider bulk to only be a hinderance in dense cover. *WEIGHT* is the limiting factor. I like BDU pants because the pockets are large and many ... can distribute the weight of my kits. I think of my BDU pants, themselves, as a pack.
I laugh and shake my head when I see those threads at Bushcraft USA. This is some excellent advise, I've done a lot of what you mentioned and your absolutely right its a lot of work and not worth it if it can be prevented by carrying enough equipment. I really enjoyed this series of videos, I also am always interested in seeing the environment of other places of the world. Looks pretty nice down there.
Awesome videos. I have a good minimum kit, but I also nearly always bring all sorts of extra items just to try them out. I always have about 5 knives on me, for example, when I could get by with just one.
I tend to bring way more stuff than I need. As I learn more I realize I can travel with less stuff. It was difficult for me to simplify and lighten my load. I used to carry a pack with 35 lbs of gear. I liked having lots of options and back up, but now that I'm 40 years old, I got my pack down to 15 lbs and enjoy hiking much more. Being older now, it's not as easy to carry a huge, heavy pack. I know I could get it down to even less, but it wouldn't be as much fun. I enjoy hiking.
Great series Mac. I especially liked this video and the discussion of the number of items. All good points in my opinion. I was just telling someone the other day about your plastic gas bag. I've been amazed by that since I watched it in previous video of yours. Thanks again.
I am in total agreement with you on the number of items I cringe when I see them make those videos.If I were in the bush as much as you I would invest in cuban fiber tarp and never leave home without a hammock even if it were a net. Another thing you could do with that location you are at a slant you could chop a chair out of the dirt. What is your opinion of the SPOT satellite beacon do you have coverage there? They have made rescue in the B triangle using them. Great videos real life saver.
@cdltpx I have only used the SPOT once on a small plane flight from PA to MI, it seems like a good piece of gear but it all comes down to the quality of S&R where you happen to be. Here in Brazil that can range from excellent to non-existent.
I'll have to look into the cuban fiber tarp. I'm not familiar with them.
@Colhane Ultra light back packers use them they are basically a very strong Mylar that can be sewn they make sails out of them I figure if they make sails from them why not use 2 and make hammocks? 2 methods of construction sewn and glued there are YT examples of both. The people that use them are self confessed gram weenies. We were at a outdoor party granny forgot her jacket I found the car emergency kit had a Mylar blanket I took a couple of clothes pins wrapped her chair she was warm enough.
Amen brother. So few people actually test their skills and gear under real and actual conditions and they have no idea the extent of the hardships and difficulties that come with the experience. Getting off the couch and into the woods is the only way to know the effectiveness of both your kit and your skills. Great series. Thanks for taking the time and effort on your last trip for the year. Let me know when you get back. Roadkill cafe is on me. God bless and safe travels.
volte a fazer mais videos em portugues mac...
gabrielbarros498 3 weeks ago
...North American bushcraft? : )
neapedoff 1 month ago
very very good point on numbers i agree i would rather not use something than not have it at all it is worth the weigh , very good video kinda opened my eyes alittle bit!!
jplsr1964 2 months ago
enjoyed your video.
larrylynn123 2 months ago
what kind if back pack is that? it looks like a nice size
xdmatt1320 2 months ago
I do appreciate where you are coming from an to a degree I will agree with you but at the end of the day if a ten piece kit makes people sit back and think about the things that are important and covering all the bases that need to be covered then so be it. Its like the rule of threes, I would never contemplate anyone trying to live for three weeks without food, or three days without water, but as a mechanism for remembering priorities I see why people use it.
jediknightofthewoods 2 months ago
I like your thinking, here. Thanks again.
Greatbloke 3 months ago
Great Vids. Hope to meet up with you when you get back to Brazil. All the best to you and the family on your return to the states. Take advantage of all the mexican food while you are there. Looking forward to the next vids.
mauibrazil 3 months ago
Excellent video. I agree with your statements on contents of PSKs. A lot of folks do think in terms of numbers and or what gear is new and cool as opposed to simple functionality. I taught wilderness Survival for the USAF for four years and don't give out compliments lightly, but your statements dead on. Check out my channel and blog at RealitySurvival d@t com if you like. Cheers jj
RealitySurvival 3 months ago
@RealitySurvival Thanks for your comments. I subbed you and will check out the blog. Looks like you have plenty of solid content. The things that work are usually pretty simple. Too much attention gets given to glamorous kit when a simple tarp, lighter, and space blanket goes far in solving your actual problems.
Colhane 3 months ago
Thanks for the tips. I always look forward to your videos. Best wishes.
stymiesam 3 months ago
love watching you two work together in the videos. After watching many videos of 10 piece kit and so on I must say Mac you make a lot of sense. Safe travels to you and the Misses.
nuckkingfuts 3 months ago
"Have fun making your kids..."
Oh, we will!!!
Cheers
ekhaat 3 months ago
Vou sentir falta de te ver em português tiozão!
Volta logo pra cá e trás um arco recurvo pra mostrar pra esta galera!
Guiasobrevivente 3 months ago
@Guiasobrevivente Eu tenho um arco recurvo aqui em casa. Talvez quando voltar eu posso fazer um video. O problema e que eu falto lugar onde usar e nao levo pro mato por causa das leis anti-caca. A policia florestal nao via acreditar que eu nao estava cacando.
Colhane 3 months ago
@Colhane 30 anos de arqueria no Brasil, tenho vasta literatura jurídica a respeito, o arco é um equipamento esportivo, o que o caracteriza como arma de caça são as pontas das flechas.Se possui as pontas comuns de field target pode levar, mostrar, atirar, carregar, fimar, fotografar em qualquer parte do território. Tem tanto problema com a florestal quanto usar sua faca mora. Obvio que a caça ainda é proibida, mas mostrar tecnicas de arco não.Veja o video do kit que montei no meu canal.
Guiasobrevivente 3 months ago
Always love watching your videos. Very informative and interesting. Thanks much!
skidtrail 3 months ago
We've not had much "winter" here in the Appalachians!
AppalachianFreedom 3 months ago
Thanks for a solid feet on the ground survival kit video.
oregonmikes 3 months ago
@oregonmikes and by that I mean your head is down on earth with the rest us. Along with your feet.
oregonmikes 3 months ago
Thank you for these videos. I really have learned a ton from your outings. God bless and I look forward to more videos.
rlmarin1968 3 months ago
Thanks for the vid. Have a safe journey and I am sure I will enjoy your stateside vids as well.
OKBushcraft 3 months ago
Well Done, and I must agree with you regarding the kit. Too many get their ego involved, and that is just stupid. They lose track of the whole purpose and conditions that would be present if one really had to use their emergency kit.
Bravo21 3 months ago
You make more sense than anyone on youtube Sir. Excellent info and videos.
ImissFortBragg 3 months ago
The point of taking less items is to realize what you are comfortable without when you are out in the bush.
mttcraft27 3 months ago
Thank you for the great info. God bless. John
P. s. do you live in PA in the winter and Brazil in the Spring - Fall?
snaponjohn100 3 months ago
@snaponjohn100 No we live here in Brazil for two years and then go back to the US for 4 - 6 months. We used to stay here for 4 years and then spend 1 year in the US but my daughter is in college there now so we changed the schedule. It works out to 80% here 20% there.
Colhane 3 months ago
Great series Mac!!!! Have a safe trip back to the states.
jolietjake1970 3 months ago
dude . . .invest in a laplander saw. . .it will save you an hour of chopping easily for that bed. . . .and it weighs only a few grams at EUR25
chrisnelo 3 months ago
@chrisnelo I own a decent folding saw and have experimented with them here but find they lack utility. Saws work exceptionally well on bamboo. Here you will never get away from the machete, you can't move around without it. Saws are more efficient cutters in many applications but here they just get carried much and used little.
Colhane 3 months ago 2
Great series. Thanks for posting and sharing your experience and knowledge. I enjoyed the philosophy behind the exercise. I like the gasoline bags you find there. Bring a bunch to the States!
rennybarr 3 months ago
Mac, where can I get some of those gasoline bags. I havent been able to find them on the internet.
troyr322 3 months ago
THANKyou ! ... The number of items is entirely arbitrary. Besides ... How many items is a multi-tool ? ... Is the carrier and the strap for my SS water bottle each an item ? Does the rain-fly count as part of the hammock ? ... etc... Personally, I consider bulk to only be a hinderance in dense cover. *WEIGHT* is the limiting factor. I like BDU pants because the pockets are large and many ... can distribute the weight of my kits. I think of my BDU pants, themselves, as a pack.
phrankus2009 3 months ago
Great Series! I think a small hammock would be the way to go. are you thinking a DIY hammock or store bought is the way to go?
TomsBackwoods 3 months ago
I laugh and shake my head when I see those threads at Bushcraft USA. This is some excellent advise, I've done a lot of what you mentioned and your absolutely right its a lot of work and not worth it if it can be prevented by carrying enough equipment. I really enjoyed this series of videos, I also am always interested in seeing the environment of other places of the world. Looks pretty nice down there.
muddog1561 3 months ago
Awesome videos. I have a good minimum kit, but I also nearly always bring all sorts of extra items just to try them out. I always have about 5 knives on me, for example, when I could get by with just one.
johncajunmanbrown 3 months ago
I tend to bring way more stuff than I need. As I learn more I realize I can travel with less stuff. It was difficult for me to simplify and lighten my load. I used to carry a pack with 35 lbs of gear. I liked having lots of options and back up, but now that I'm 40 years old, I got my pack down to 15 lbs and enjoy hiking much more. Being older now, it's not as easy to carry a huge, heavy pack. I know I could get it down to even less, but it wouldn't be as much fun. I enjoy hiking.
lazydogdied 3 months ago
Great series Mac. I especially liked this video and the discussion of the number of items. All good points in my opinion. I was just telling someone the other day about your plastic gas bag. I've been amazed by that since I watched it in previous video of yours. Thanks again.
MrTurkeytracks1 3 months ago
I am in total agreement with you on the number of items I cringe when I see them make those videos.If I were in the bush as much as you I would invest in cuban fiber tarp and never leave home without a hammock even if it were a net. Another thing you could do with that location you are at a slant you could chop a chair out of the dirt. What is your opinion of the SPOT satellite beacon do you have coverage there? They have made rescue in the B triangle using them. Great videos real life saver.
cdltpx 3 months ago
@cdltpx I have only used the SPOT once on a small plane flight from PA to MI, it seems like a good piece of gear but it all comes down to the quality of S&R where you happen to be. Here in Brazil that can range from excellent to non-existent.
I'll have to look into the cuban fiber tarp. I'm not familiar with them.
Colhane 3 months ago
@Colhane Ultra light back packers use them they are basically a very strong Mylar that can be sewn they make sails out of them I figure if they make sails from them why not use 2 and make hammocks? 2 methods of construction sewn and glued there are YT examples of both. The people that use them are self confessed gram weenies. We were at a outdoor party granny forgot her jacket I found the car emergency kit had a Mylar blanket I took a couple of clothes pins wrapped her chair she was warm enough.
cdltpx 3 months ago
@Colhane cuban fiber tarp = exspensive!
jtimmis 3 months ago
I have always felt the same way. What are you willing and can carry.
Uriel1816 3 months ago
It's certainly refreshing to see so much common sense packed into one video.
Lioslaith01 3 months ago
Amen brother. So few people actually test their skills and gear under real and actual conditions and they have no idea the extent of the hardships and difficulties that come with the experience. Getting off the couch and into the woods is the only way to know the effectiveness of both your kit and your skills. Great series. Thanks for taking the time and effort on your last trip for the year. Let me know when you get back. Roadkill cafe is on me. God bless and safe travels.
ChaplainJoe1 3 months ago in playlist More videos from Colhane
cool stuff.
FixedByDoc 3 months ago