I'm actually very impressed, sir! Out of the plethera of this sort of video, I am very pleased to have stumbled on your channel, definately subscribing. I was very plesently surprised by your choices here, but I loved them - very well thought out! I've been recently reevaluating my own kit, and wanted to do a little research to that end, and your ideas mached my own nearly word for word. And stick with the axe. Your familiarity and it's versitality s the key, I agree with you whole-heartedly.
@TheDavidMalachi Thank you for taking the time to comment, and for the kind words! They are very much appreciated indeed! These sorts of vids, and particularly the choices made are not for everyone, and people certainly let you know when they dont agree with, or dont like your thought process, even though everyone is different! so when someone takes the time to write in such a supporting and positive manner it is guives me a lot of encouragement. Thank you once again and MTFBWY!
@countryboy1186 Thanks for your sub. Friendly advice for you. DONT assume you know ANYTHING about what I can or cant do or what I am or am not capable of. You know nothing of very real survival situations I have been in. Survival is not about being able to rub sticks together, yes its a fantastic skill to have but survival is being prepared, just because I CAN light a friction fire doesnt mean I choose to, just because I CAN skin a rabbit with flint doesnt mean I choose to in order to survive!
With the paracord, you could also built some snares to catch small animals for food beside building shelter. I would rather use a Larger Full Tang Survival Knife over a hatchet. With a large knife, you could still split wood, and you could also use the knife make a spear by lashing the knife with paracord to a long pole to capture game for food. Just my take.. Cheers!!
@99bugout You are absolutely right! and I welcome all positive input and ideas. Its always been a hard decision for me as the knife has obvious benefits, but then for me so does the hatchet as I am so used to handling one. In real life I would always carry both, along with a saw as my primary three tools that I wouldnt be without. I wouldnt ever lash my knife as a spear though, thats just me and my ways, but I know many who would. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!
@phnortgner Sure could! tpo be honest I dont usually take out the cord on the spool, it was more for demonstration purposes. Thanks for stopping by to comment! All the best!
Very interesting vid, I like your thought process in organising your kit..Knowledge definitely outweighs kit. I have done a similar thought process kit. and although slightly different, mine is slighter lighter in weight. I still like your choices, but I will say if I go into the woods or hills out of choice i do carry more items but that is to make life easier.
@tinkynex20 Oh I definitely carry more than this when i actually do go out for real. Just because we CAN do without something, doesnt mean we HAVE to do without it. Like I have mentioned before, this is a conceptual exercise and helps in organising ones mind. If it helps someone out there who is not quite sure what they should or shouldnt take with them, I hope its a starting point for them to think about their own environment and what they really need. Cheers and all the best!!
Nice video .. I would take the same five .. Small forest axe (in my kit)Same concept. Here in Florida .. The Machete would be the must valuable tool. I'm sure that will change to my axe , when I get to some snow or cold .
@Beachcrib Thats what its all about, adapt and change to the environment, preparation is key! This is only what I would take in my immediate environment, I have loads of places to take cover such as underpasses, drainage tunnels, ancient trees with hollw trunks, so many options. And remember this is only conceptual so I would always carry loads more with me anyways. All the best and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thanks for the video, from where did you learn about all this useful stuff?
I want to learn more about survival but it seems the only place it is taught is in the armed forces, and I don't want to hurt anybody, just learn how to keep myself alive.
Nice, well thought-out video. I agree with your choice of a good hatchet over a knife but don't you have concerns about keeping it sharp? After all, you would be using it more and for more things than if you were stuck with a knife.
@1acroyear1 Not really, I have always found that my hatchet keeps a good edge if its well looked after, and by that I mean stropping on a regular basis, say once a day, or more if I am using it more. Its like most things, dont push them into things they are not meant to handle and you reduce the risk of things going wrong.. Thanks for the comments!
It might be worth experimenting with rubberising one side of the blanket, which would make it double as a tarp and/or a wind break without adding much weight. And you could always use a camel pack liner inside the mess kit for carrying water without losing any plus have the benefit of cooking gear and a plate. Also, what system would you use to carry your items in?
Outstanding video and information! I agree with every choice you made. It would be nice to add a small light plastic magnifying glass to the firesteel so you can save the firesteel; when possible.
I agree with your choice with the thermos. I love cooking in a Thermos (rice - stew - porridge - veggies - etc. ) when I go fishing, I put the boiled watere in the thermos, with my rice, 2 hours of good fishing, and voila..I got fish and rice !! :-)) good times. Bravo
wear bike gear, take machete knife tarp torches phone swedish spark thing food drugs beer small radio, damn weve even got the INTERNET in the bushes lol
hey mate, Im an avid bushcraft/fieldcraft nut in Scotland. nice video. I tried your 5 piece, works ok, but I ended up with sleeping bag instead of blanket, wimped out, too bloody cold.
@alanvalentinus There is a vid in the pipeline that I will be doing where I take the ten items across the two videos out for an extended period and use nothing else. There is a lot more to it than just taking ten items though and I am still working through the content and messaging that I want to convey in the video, stuff like the psychological and physiological aspects as well...watch this space though! thanks for the comments!
Don't know how I missed this vid! Great choices, I would go for all the same except a mid size survival knife instead of the axe, (the obvious difference for a lot of people) as my knife skills are far superior to my axe skills, and maybe a different covering.. would have to give a lot more thought, as you very well described - not an easy process of elimination!!
@Smith28Adventure Smith mate! How could you have missed this one! I count you as part of the fixtures and fittings of my channel now my man! If one of my vids hasnt been viewed and commented on by you then it cant have been very good! ;-) all the best! MTFBWY
Same here. Knife before axe. This because i can do all the things with my knife that i can do with my axe and (unfortunally) not the other way around. Besides that, the knive has a big advantage because of its mobility. But great vid m8 and thx for all the info:D
Good video. But where does everyone get this 5 number from? I wouldn't limit myself to 5 items! I would bring a SMALL bag of items. It would probably be more in the 10-12 item range.
@28DaysLaterEpidemic See my next video with my next 5 items to makke up a ten piece kit. Its a conceptual idea, its a theoretical idea that suggests that there are ten items that could be used to covber all the essentials of survival if one found onesel;f in a bad situation. Its a way of organising the mind to cover a basic level of equipment for when we go out that may or may not be used, but at least if you have the items you will be far better off than not having them.
Hard to argue with that. Great vid from a new subscriber. The choice of the axe is interesting. I'd have to really think about that one for a while. First kit I've ever seen without a knife.
Just started a channel of my own this January and could use all the advice I can get if you're bored.
@LouisvilleGar Thanks for stopping by to comment! Some people believe that you can do the same things with a hatchet that you can with a knife, but you cant do all the things with a kinife that you can do with a hatchet. I love the hatchet and have a lot of experience using it, so it was difficult for me to leave it out. Cheers and All the best!
A very thorough and well explained video. Personally I don't agree with all you decisions but I do agree that you've got to go with what works for you. Keep up the good work.
@jubbsy1 Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate the fact that you have been able to articulate in a respectful manner that you dont necessarily agree with all my choices. Thats the real key, go with what works for us as individuals, with what compliments our own environment and skills. all the best and MTFBWY
Good vid Jedi, well thought out argument for the hatchet, although I like to use mine its a little heavy, looking into getting a lighter one then maybe, it would go onto my kit.
Great vid! I like the idea of a 5 piece kit as opposed to a 10 piece kit, because it really shows what our priorities are. For the guys complaining, obviously when we go out everyone carries much more gear, this is just to evaluate what really matters. I've seen many guys carry 4 knives with them(main blade ,backup blade, small neck knife, and 1 in the multi-tool) and nobody calls them crazy.
I personally thing that all this 5 C need something to be carried out with or else how u going to hold them if u are stranded alone from a group so u should get a maxpedition sling or any small bagpack which u can keep all the 5 items together .... I think u would defiantly need that..
@MrJoshwild I am always dressed appropriately for the weather and that includes the footwear. Leather boots are my favourites but I have cold weather boots and warm weather boots as well. Thanks.
I'm gratefull that you share a great piece of knowledge (from experiences, not just only heard of). I appreciate the logical reasoning you give to your choices. Good job. Peace man.
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OMG........ must remember to carry this stuff in case I get into "a survival situation" on my way back from Tescos. You must know this is just not necessary in the UK???
@skyterrapin Please read the comments before making silly condescending statements. No I dont carry a hatchet to Tesco and back. I do carry one when I am in the woods when necessary. According to the ONS approx 675 people died in the UK due to 'Exposure to forces of nature or excessive natural cold'. I know of people who died last winter in the harsh snow conditions only a couple of miles from home. Simple equation for you - UK = wet + windy = prime conditions for hypothermia if not prepared!
why do all so call bushcraft experts say : in a survival sutuation i would take is the 10,5,4, etc esential items i would take with me is, Blah Blah .How many survival situations have these guys actualy been in ... None by the sounds of it... I have. You use what you can,what you can scavenge.You have no knife,axe folding saw, tarp , sleeping bag ect... no nothing...Guys take yourself outside your comfort zone and cataloges. go out with nothing and survive
@vinniesheldon I have been in a survival situation myself and I do not consider myself an expert on Bushcraft etc. The 10,5 or however many piece kits are supposed to be a concept, a methodology that gets people prepared in their minds for eventualities that may or may not come about. If you personally found yourself in a survival situation and managed to get out of it with no aid, good for you, glad you did! Believe me, I regularly take myself out of my comfort zone and catalogues! ha ha ha!
@zerk54 Good luck and I hope it works out for you. I love my Husqvarna hatchet and find it so versatile, give it some time, try different things with it but above all be safe, all the very best and thanks for taking the time to comment!
@captainmidas Thanks for the kind words. For me, survival is about planning in advance and doing as much as possible to prevent accidents happening in the first place. If you find yourself in a situation you dont want to be in then get found and get found quick, or get out asap!! Its not about being Robinson Crusoe or Tom Hanks in Castaway. I will be doing a book review soon on the psychology of survival and a discussion piece on why some people live and some die. It opened my eyes...
I hope you understand that I wasn't trying to be negative in any way in any of my comments. Was just voicing opinions and concerns is all, wasn't trying to be a "know it all" or "Troll" as you put it, simply commenting on your video is all. Which by the way I like and as I said before, agree that with the selections that you made, one can certaintly enhance thier survivability for sure, I just also had a few minor differences of opinion I wanted to share.
@MrOutdoorMatt Buddy I took no offense to your posts at all, I was just answering your question as to why I would remove negative comments and putting some context behind my answer. I welcome questions, debate in a healthy form and positive discussions. Please do comment on any of my vids, question stuff, disagree with choices or my reasoning antime where you have your opinions and I look forward to more discussions with you. I am always open to questioning myself and learning new things.MTFBWY
Lastly, you said you would remove any negative comments, why? I mean I understand removing vulger comments, but not nessarilly negative ones. Just because someone voices disagrements with you is no reason to remove them. It's all a part of learning, no matter what we think of our own skill sets, we are all students of survivability and can always learn from others comments, positive or negative. I understand tho if what you meant was rude or vulgar comments. Thank you for your time and be safe!
@MrOutdoorMatt I like to think that I do have a level of humility and certainly dont think I know it all by any stretch. I love learning and thats the beauty of bushcraft for me, in that its a life long journey of learning. I have no problems at all with discussions around a subject and always welcome diferent views and opinions, but i will not entertain negativity and trolls. If your up for discussions on gear and kills etc then I welcome your support and your thoughts for sure. Cheers!
Secondly, your choice of paracord over bank line. Paracord is bulkier and heavier than bankline, and when you double up bankline, 350 pound tensile strength I believe? It would be stronger than paracord, not to mention much lighter and versitile, makes much better snares, holds knots better, and pound for pound is much less bulky and can carry much more cordage. (Continued on next posting)
@MrOutdoorMatt I guess its horses for courses. Paracord is bulkier, but heavier? maybe in gramms but nothing that I would worry about, I am a big strong boy and wont worry about gramms. Genuine 550 has a 550lb test strength so would still beat doubled over bank line. In real life I do actually use both and in fact bankline is in my possibles and gets used just as much. Different cord for different jobs and i agree bankline is good for a whole lot.
@jediknightofthewoods Sorry! I have to disagree. Bankline is tarred and therefore absorbs no water. Paracord soaks up water like a sponge. That roll of paracord can easily gain 4 times it's weight in water. Weight is calories wasted in movement. You must conserve your resources in order to survive over the long haul. Bankline can be braided easily to triple it's strength from 325 lbs to over a thousand or half ton.
@richardhummell2497 I appreciate you have an opinion. Bankline has its places as does paracord. I could braid paracord just as many times to be stronger than bankline, and if I cant carry that paracord when wet then I shouldnt be out on my own! I live in England, I let people know where I am at all times and when I will be back, if the paracord gets wet I dont care cos I plan on getting found quickly!! irresponsible people who dont plan their trips may have to micro manage calories!
@jediknightofthewoods Irresponsible? Micromanage? Where I go on a canoe trip, I can give my start point and end point and approx how many days/weeks I will be gone. There is no cell phone coverage. Do yr self a favour and expand your horizons. Go "Google Maps" and Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Now that is living in the woods. I realize that you could not possibly get lost in Great Britain as Civilization is never more than an hours walk away. No Limits!
@richardhummell2497 Good for you! thats a great way to make sure you wont get yourself in as much trouble as someone who doesnt give their start and end points etc. I would dearly love to visit Canada, maybe one day huh. In the meantime, I would like to point out that yes you can get 'lost' in GB, many many people do every year. An hours walk is a little optimistic, a day in some cases, but what if you cant walk...broken or turned ankle anyone? Only a t-shirt, weather turns..think man! Think!
@jediknightofthewoods BTW I still liked the video and the axe choise is a good one but I would choose a Tomahawk - Rifleman Hawk by Cold Steel (American Tomahawk Company)
@richardhummell2497 Thank you! I have looked into tomahawks and to be honest I am ignorant on their uses, but I have come across enough reviews that dont support their use to have avoided them so far. The hatchet is a tool I have been using for years and its one that I am comfortable using. I guess at the end of the day we can only prepare for and deal with the environment we live in, I have 800 acres of woodland that I practice skills and live in from time to time, I would dearly love more!
@jediknightofthewoods A tomahawk has a thinner lighter head than a hatchet but what it loses in weight is more than made up for in the handle which is thinner is 2 to 3 times the length of the hatchet. It is for carving (rough), splitting, chopping hammering and throws very well. Some have a skinning blade incorporated into the head and most have a hammer head or pole head opposite the blade. It is an excellent weapon as well as a tool. I would enjoy teaching you how.Contd
@jediknightofthewoods If you do decide to come to Canada I would enjoy showing it to you but the damn thing is 3000 miles (5000 Km)across and just as enormous North-South. I enjoy the Eastern Boreal Forest here in Ontario. Parts of it are very similar to Scotland but with a lot more trees.
Nice video, but I do have a few concerns. First of all I agree that with what you chose for your 5 piece kit, one could effect survivability nicely. However, my first concern is your removal of the titanium nesting cup, most definately should have kept that, as nesting it takes zero room or weight in your kit and provides redundancy. (Continued on next posting)
@MrOutdoorMatt Hey! thanks for stopping by and commenting. What I meant was I would removed negative criticism from trolls and know it alls that have nothing better to do than slam people for the heck of it. I have no problem with constructive criticism or suggestions, ideas and even differences of opinion. I tried to stick strictly to 5 items so removed the cup and went with the bottle. As it happes I could count my whole brew kit as one item as that 'nests' together with a hobo stove.
Good choices. I understand the concept, and some may differ person to person. I like the hatchet choice. One step further.... Ever use a tomahawk? As versatile as hatchet ad maybe more. They are easier to repair, a little lighter, easier to whittle with, and can be broken down to transport easier and less obvious. Happy New Year!!
@NewEnglandLyle Happy New Year to you too buddy! Never used a tomahawk, probably never entertained one to be honest, difficult to get hold of too i suppose. Wouldnt turn down the chance to be taught how to use one though
@jediknightofthewoods Check out Cold Steel for a full lie of tomahawks. the Trailhawk is the lighter and easiest to carry. Also, has a hammer poll on the back. I feel it more useful than a spike or nothing at all. Good to assist in hammering tent stakes, digging, etc. Oh, and they're cheap!! Check out youtube for some good instructional vids, and how some guys modify them. The most useful mod would be removing the set screw and filling in hole. You'll see why!! lol
@NewEnglandLyle Certainly my first choice in cutting tools! Lighter and handles a little better than an axe for camp chores and crafting. I have a Rifleman's Hawk from Cold Steel and I swear by it.
@HBC258 I tried to stick strictly to 5 items, but for sure in real life and on actual fact my whole brew kit nests together with a hobo stove as well so i guess that could all count as one item as it nests. I wanted to be true to just 5 items rather than employ creative license if you get my drift. I know where you are coming from though and thanks for taking the time to comment.
What a great set of 5 items. My 5 would be: 1. A good hatchet. 2. A mora type knife. 3. A good s.a.k.(such as a forester or new soldier). 4. A firesteel. 5. A Leatherman surge.
As for rope, cord, containers, waterproof-coverings, metal pots, cans, containers, etc - think about all of the decades worth of discarded and dumped "rubbish" that lines our towns, cities, and pretty-much most of the country :)
@tidalpoolreflection I would agree with you to many a degree there! There are so many places near where I live that I could shelter without need of a tarp its unreal! tunnels, underpasses, man made covers etc that I could do without a tarp for good! fire would be a certain need but shelter is a given! thanks for stopping by to comment! MTFBWY
@jediknightofthewoods Thanks. I reckon that within a twenty-minute walk from most places here, I could procure a plasticky tarp and some plastic water-carrying device. Possibly even a pot or at least a good big tin.
hi there,,just a little bonus ,,but the ferro rod also has a minor bonus of signalling,,striking sparks into the air at night can be seen a long way off,day time not so much but it is still a viable attention grabber..all the best
But i think that people has to train with or try these things in a non survival situation so they are/feel comfortable with the items. Then it will be a bit easier if a bad situation will come.
Keep the vids coming.. Love watching them.. Will sub you...=)
Have a really great and Happy New Year to all of you out there....=)
@Goose7523 Hey Goose! Every situation is a survival situation my friend. some days it will be tough and some days it will be easy but every day requires us to survive in one form or another. The more we practice the more we create mind maps of what the future looks like, and the more we create that picture of the future the easier it becomes to find that future, which is what many believe is surviving. True survival is only obtained once we have lived to the end, then it can be measured. MTFBWY
Great video, but I would replace the paracord for a good medium sized pot, one must have clean water and the only true way to purify the water is to boil the water. Wool blanket, hatchet, firestarter, cooking pot, and a container to hold the water anybody could survive just about anywhere.
@Trappermark99 Hey Buddy! I must admit I could never trade the cordage in for anything, its one of those skills that I am not great at so I would spend too much time and calories trying to make it. Water for me is not such a problem, it can be found and purified. cordage is hard for me to make. All the best! Jedi
As I understand the challenge, it is the First 5 items of priority, not the only items you regularly carry. If you dress correctly in wool, then carry the versatile GI poncho, steel bottle, axe, cordage, and a #5 "C" item. A poncho can move, dirt, leaves and debris for the shelter.
@borderraven Hi Borderraven! Exactly! and these are certainly not the only items I would carry. A wool blanket can move those things also. People just dont seem to realise that this is not a be all and end all. Its a concept, a thought process and a mechanism for remembering what is important to YOU and YOUR skills and YOUR environment. There is no right or wrong, its a guide, a helpful hint and a challenge designed to get people thinking. Cheers and all the best!
the only thing i would change is i would take a waterproof tarp or pvc coat of some sort simply because if in a survial situation u wanna be close to fire at nite to keep u warm and during the day you'll be moving around gathering firewood and getting food so you'll be moving around keeping some what warm plus if its winter you'll prolly have warm clothes on anyways and u wanna stay dry thats the main thing i think and i think the hatchet is way underated by lots of ppl for a 1 option tool
@Maddawwg45 Hey Maddawwg45! Thanks for posting your comments. I never, ever leave home without the right clothing for my environment and circumstances I may encounter. With that logic in mind I would have suitable rain gear on my person as part of the clothing choices that I would make before leaving the house. I didnt include the poncho in my list of 5 things partly for that reason. Thanks again!
Hey Mysss29! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I would always usually have at least three, if not 4 ways to start a fire normally so I guess its a moot point other thna to say that it was certainly an interesting experience to make just the 5 choices for these things. Its certainly been interesting to get peoples comments on the choices. Not that it will change the way I do things in reality. take the water bottle, I would always have two containers as well. Cheers!...Jedi
I dislike your focus on durability as opposed to longevity for fire implements (though the result is the same). I was glad you chose the hatchet, though. I didn't think the container choice was really a contest. Well thought out. Thanks.
I appreciate the time you took to clearly explain the reasons for your exclusions as well as choices. I mentally did it too - before you discussed each one - and 4 out 5 were the same, naturally with the last one differing ;-).
Your choice of hatchet makes perfect sense, since you can use it as skillfully as others use a knife. I, on the other hand, would be dangerous with it! ... so would take a good knife.
As you emphasized, it is the skills one has at the time that is the critical factor.
@NewbieCamper Hey Newbie! Great to hear from you! I guess you dont quite get the dexterity with a hatchet as you do with a knife, but it is definitely a skill I have always enjoyed refining. Carving with a hatchet is good fun after a while, give it a go, like they say, practice makes perfect! Thats what this is all about, what gets me is the people who comment and say that my choices are wrong because their ideas of what they would choose are more applicable to them. Sad peole really...
Hi Phrankus2009, thanks for commenting. You make interesting points & I do agree weight is an issue.IMHO Its like the 'rule of 3' where its not a hard/fast rule, anyone that believes it is shouldnt be out in the wilderness on their own. they are guides to help prioritize when people are faced with a stressful situation. This 5 piece kit (and then the 10 piece) idea is there to form the basis of a larger kit, depending on your skills and environment. Reflector and bivvy bags have no longevity.
Ontario SP-8 (check it out!) ... ... I really think these kits should be prioritized based on some maximum weight limit. I have found that weight is the main limiting factor (cost aside), The number of items could not be any less relevant .. agree? I am not convinced that the wool blanket is worth it's weight or it's bulk, despite it's obvious versatility and durability ... not with Adventure Medical blankets and bivy options ... not with military casualty reflector blankets available.
Hi Reaper! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Always good to hear that others have a similar viewpoint to validate your reasoning in these videos. Cheers and all the best! Jedi
Thanks for the vid! I totally agree with your choices I know a lot of people would take a knife over a hatchet but you nailed it on the head why to take the hatchet, alot more uses and more durable and a easy fix if needed. And I would also take the wool blanket over a tarp as well exactly for the reasons you touch on! great job thank you hope to see more...take care!........Reaper
@siypic Could be any number of reasons. Riots, natural disasters, hoards of zombies? :-) Where? I have a coupld of different and pretty secluded spots earmarked for such an occassion. I guess the excercise is a hypothetical way of examining oneself, looking at your skills sets and seeing what gear/kit you have available to compliment those skills while keeping the concept of multi use, redundancy, weight and necessity your environment at the front of mind. Thanks for stopping by!
There are no real bug out places in Uk. No mountains, real mountains)) , no real forests, no wilderness where there are no people, or not so many
only highland but its too far if you live in south of England. I mean no place to bug out off civilization, so in emergency situation you will be potentially always watched or observed by somebody what is quite dangerous. But any way to be prepared is much better than not to be
@pulpulak Hi Pulpulak! We dont have the expanse of wilderness that other regions have so it would be hard to Bug Out to one specific destination for any length of time, but that doesnt mean you cant keep moving? Many books have been written on emergency situations, where one of the first questions anyway would be whether to Bug Out or Bug In. I maintain, this exercise is a hypothetical one that makes us examine ourselves, our skills and any complimentary gear to understand our capabilities.
Nicely done. Sticking to five items complicates things a bit. But that is part of the fun. From my perspective, Mora and a saw trumps the hatchet. And if you were choosing gear according to weight rather than the number of items, I am wondering if that would cause you to choose differently in regard to cutting tools.In most real life situations, I think weight is the real bugaboo, instead of the number of items. Excess weight just beats a person down.
@Kayakwinds Hi Kayakwinds! I couldnt agree more, it is all part of the fun. If I was choosing purely on weight alone then I think I would go along different routes for most of the items. I deliberated long and hard about choosing the saw over the hatchet, but I can carve with a hatchet, not with a saw. Its been a good excercise to throw different ideas about. Of course its all about whats most appropriate for the individual, their skills and their environment. all the best!
the thing is if you cant make a fire and your shelter fails your gonna be losing heat fast. that tarp could help that shelter so you don't get wet at all.
@bushcraftkid6622 ...I can make a fire? surely thats a skill that everyone learns as a priority, right!? and with a good knife and a hatchet, processing wood, even wet wood, should be possible. Could you elaborate on how my shelter will fail? Wool holds heat even when wet? Always welcome comments...
@bushcraftkid6622 You make assumptions that when I bug out and take these 5 items that I wont be dressed according to the environment and for the possibility of adverse weather conditions. Remember, before you go out into any wilderness environment always make sure you dress appropriately for the environment you will be in. If it looks like a sunny day, make provisions for rain! The blanket can be kept dry inside my wet weather jacket and used once a watertight lean to has been made. Thanks!
Hi Cassanoa! Thanks for your comments. I have considered a kukri, along with parangs, different machetes, puuko's and a whole host of other shapes and sizes. I guess I am just not a 'big knife' guy. If I need an axe/hatchet I have one, if I need a shovel, I have one already. Right tool for the right job is my philosophy, and there really isnt a lot that I need a massive blade for in my environment. If I was to travel to a location that needed a kukri, I would definitely get one. Cheers!
Good video, thanks for the info. I thought of something as you were talking about your cutting tools. I think I would do a combination of the knife and hatchet and keep both in the kit and still call both as one item for cutting tools.
@HBC258 Good point, I guess I am trying to stay faithful to 5 items. Its a difficult set of choices to make and an interesting exercise. Cheers and all the best!
Hey Survivalkiing! Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. Its one of those decisions that most people will have a different opinion on, and thats the great thing, having the discussion and thinking about ones skills and environment in the first place. Cheers!
I agree on everything but the blanket. Although the hatchet is wat i would choose ill take my military pancho w/ liner because if im not wearing rain gear i have it. So instead of sitting in the shelter i can move around
Firesteel in England as a "primary" fire starter? yes, why not? I know how to use one. Yes I may carry a lighter or matches as well, but no reason I shouldnt also carry a firesteel as a primary means of starting a fire. Always have a number of different means at my disposal, and my fore starting skills are right up there.
@jediknightofthewoods with a firesteel, you get sparks with a lighter, you get fire. when you're cold, wet and tired, do you really want to go walking around searching for tinder? what if you broke an arm? of course you didn't put that in as an option, but a BIC lighter beats all other methods of firestarting. lasts longer than a firesteel and is just as reliable. I mean, you're talking about survival, not traipsing around the forest playing around. you want to make your life easier, not harder.
@aseglkj Thanks for taking the time to comment! This type of subject is there to promote discussion and everyone has their own opinion. Personally, if I chose to bug out I would have tinder with me anyway, I wouldnt be cold and wet because I always wear clothing appropriate to the environment, and a firesteel will light many many more fires over a longer period of time than a BIC lighter will. Short term survival, I agree a lighter would be first choice.
@jediknightofthewoods OK, to each his own, but there seems to be a misconception: the army firesteel is specced at 12,000 strikes, according to the manufacturer. a full size BIC, according to the packaging, is good for 3,000 lights. so, the firesteel will only last longer than the BIC if you can start a fire with 4 strikes or less every time. Something to consider.
personally, I carry both a firesteel and two or three BICs, but if I had to choose, BIC all the way.
I'm actually very impressed, sir! Out of the plethera of this sort of video, I am very pleased to have stumbled on your channel, definately subscribing. I was very plesently surprised by your choices here, but I loved them - very well thought out! I've been recently reevaluating my own kit, and wanted to do a little research to that end, and your ideas mached my own nearly word for word. And stick with the axe. Your familiarity and it's versitality s the key, I agree with you whole-heartedly.
TheDavidMalachi 1 day ago
@TheDavidMalachi Thank you for taking the time to comment, and for the kind words! They are very much appreciated indeed! These sorts of vids, and particularly the choices made are not for everyone, and people certainly let you know when they dont agree with, or dont like your thought process, even though everyone is different! so when someone takes the time to write in such a supporting and positive manner it is guives me a lot of encouragement. Thank you once again and MTFBWY!
jediknightofthewoods 19 hours ago
Thanks for the suggestions :)
rycan84 3 days ago
when people click on BUSHCRAFT SURVIVAL it usually means primitive survival you my friend cannot survive! you can camp... but not SURVIVE!
countryboy1186 3 days ago
@countryboy1186 Thanks for your sub. Friendly advice for you. DONT assume you know ANYTHING about what I can or cant do or what I am or am not capable of. You know nothing of very real survival situations I have been in. Survival is not about being able to rub sticks together, yes its a fantastic skill to have but survival is being prepared, just because I CAN light a friction fire doesnt mean I choose to, just because I CAN skin a rabbit with flint doesnt mean I choose to in order to survive!
jediknightofthewoods 2 days ago 2
the five c's? i have only heard of the five w's. wood, weather, wigglies(bugs), water and widowmakers
darkidiots56 5 days ago
@darkidiots56 Or there are th 5 B's - Bivvie, beer, baconsarnies, babes and Bolivar (cigars)
jediknightofthewoods 2 days ago 2
With the paracord, you could also built some snares to catch small animals for food beside building shelter. I would rather use a Larger Full Tang Survival Knife over a hatchet. With a large knife, you could still split wood, and you could also use the knife make a spear by lashing the knife with paracord to a long pole to capture game for food. Just my take.. Cheers!!
99bugout 5 days ago
@99bugout You are absolutely right! and I welcome all positive input and ideas. Its always been a hard decision for me as the knife has obvious benefits, but then for me so does the hatchet as I am so used to handling one. In real life I would always carry both, along with a saw as my primary three tools that I wouldnt be without. I wouldnt ever lash my knife as a spear though, thats just me and my ways, but I know many who would. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!
jediknightofthewoods 5 days ago
Wrap your container with your parachord and ditch that spool.
phnortgner 1 week ago
@phnortgner Sure could! tpo be honest I dont usually take out the cord on the spool, it was more for demonstration purposes. Thanks for stopping by to comment! All the best!
jediknightofthewoods 6 days ago
The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia has exact specific instructions for backcountry water purification.
SuperAnnaRachel 1 week ago
Enjoyed the video...
TheWolf2099 1 week ago
@TheWolf2099 Thanks! Appreciate you taking the time to comment. All the best!
jediknightofthewoods 6 days ago
Great vid, excellent and well thought out choices. Well done!
enochseyes3 1 week ago
@enochseyes3 Thanks!
jediknightofthewoods 1 week ago
Very interesting vid, I like your thought process in organising your kit..Knowledge definitely outweighs kit. I have done a similar thought process kit. and although slightly different, mine is slighter lighter in weight. I still like your choices, but I will say if I go into the woods or hills out of choice i do carry more items but that is to make life easier.
tinkynex20 1 week ago
@tinkynex20 Oh I definitely carry more than this when i actually do go out for real. Just because we CAN do without something, doesnt mean we HAVE to do without it. Like I have mentioned before, this is a conceptual exercise and helps in organising ones mind. If it helps someone out there who is not quite sure what they should or shouldnt take with them, I hope its a starting point for them to think about their own environment and what they really need. Cheers and all the best!!
jediknightofthewoods 1 week ago
Nice video .. I would take the same five .. Small forest axe (in my kit)Same concept. Here in Florida .. The Machete would be the must valuable tool. I'm sure that will change to my axe , when I get to some snow or cold .
Beachcrib 1 week ago
@Beachcrib Thats what its all about, adapt and change to the environment, preparation is key! This is only what I would take in my immediate environment, I have loads of places to take cover such as underpasses, drainage tunnels, ancient trees with hollw trunks, so many options. And remember this is only conceptual so I would always carry loads more with me anyways. All the best and thanks for taking the time to comment.
jediknightofthewoods 1 week ago
Thanks for the video, from where did you learn about all this useful stuff?
I want to learn more about survival but it seems the only place it is taught is in the armed forces, and I don't want to hurt anybody, just learn how to keep myself alive.
jwhitenstall 1 week ago
Nice, well thought-out video. I agree with your choice of a good hatchet over a knife but don't you have concerns about keeping it sharp? After all, you would be using it more and for more things than if you were stuck with a knife.
1acroyear1 1 week ago
@1acroyear1 Not really, I have always found that my hatchet keeps a good edge if its well looked after, and by that I mean stropping on a regular basis, say once a day, or more if I am using it more. Its like most things, dont push them into things they are not meant to handle and you reduce the risk of things going wrong.. Thanks for the comments!
jediknightofthewoods 1 week ago
It might be worth experimenting with rubberising one side of the blanket, which would make it double as a tarp and/or a wind break without adding much weight. And you could always use a camel pack liner inside the mess kit for carrying water without losing any plus have the benefit of cooking gear and a plate. Also, what system would you use to carry your items in?
TimTim11111111 1 week ago
Outstanding video and information! I agree with every choice you made. It would be nice to add a small light plastic magnifying glass to the firesteel so you can save the firesteel; when possible.
bradwjensen 2 weeks ago
Yup stainless is best
JaxxBat 2 weeks ago
I agree with your choice with the thermos. I love cooking in a Thermos (rice - stew - porridge - veggies - etc. ) when I go fishing, I put the boiled watere in the thermos, with my rice, 2 hours of good fishing, and voila..I got fish and rice !! :-)) good times. Bravo
MrBushLife 2 weeks ago
if you scoth-guard the wool blanket it'll help a lot with water shedding capabilities.
jasboothe 2 weeks ago
a zippo and fuel tin you cant go wrong with several different types of lighters too
LOPEZdJUNGLIST 2 weeks ago
shit paper dont forget a bit of the old bogroll
LOPEZdJUNGLIST 2 weeks ago
dont forget a big loud boom box mate thats what you need when in the jungle entertainment
LOPEZdJUNGLIST 2 weeks ago
wear bike gear, take machete knife tarp torches phone swedish spark thing food drugs beer small radio, damn weve even got the INTERNET in the bushes lol
LOPEZdJUNGLIST 2 weeks ago
@LOPEZdJUNGLIST he is talking about survival not camping
AlexTomFB 2 weeks ago
Great job, i just last night bought a Bear Grills edition survival knife, came with a striker & sharpener. im excited for the 10 peice kit.
subscribed....
mr08fit 2 weeks ago
damn fine choices
unclepaul57 3 weeks ago
i would do the same nice vid mate
koolA1dmann 3 weeks ago
hey mate, Im an avid bushcraft/fieldcraft nut in Scotland. nice video. I tried your 5 piece, works ok, but I ended up with sleeping bag instead of blanket, wimped out, too bloody cold.
davidmcgugan 3 weeks ago
@davidmcgugan LOL. Same here in N.Canada.lol
MrBushLife 2 weeks ago
Great Video! thanks for posting!
lovinthe1320 3 weeks ago
Have a follow up vid where you take it out and try it.
alanvalentinus 3 weeks ago
@alanvalentinus There is a vid in the pipeline that I will be doing where I take the ten items across the two videos out for an extended period and use nothing else. There is a lot more to it than just taking ten items though and I am still working through the content and messaging that I want to convey in the video, stuff like the psychological and physiological aspects as well...watch this space though! thanks for the comments!
jediknightofthewoods 3 weeks ago
@alanvalentinus .. I bet .. then another to fold it
JaxxBat 2 weeks ago
Don't know how I missed this vid! Great choices, I would go for all the same except a mid size survival knife instead of the axe, (the obvious difference for a lot of people) as my knife skills are far superior to my axe skills, and maybe a different covering.. would have to give a lot more thought, as you very well described - not an easy process of elimination!!
Good stuff mate, excellent vid!
Smith28Adventure 3 weeks ago
@Smith28Adventure Smith mate! How could you have missed this one! I count you as part of the fixtures and fittings of my channel now my man! If one of my vids hasnt been viewed and commented on by you then it cant have been very good! ;-) all the best! MTFBWY
jediknightofthewoods 3 weeks ago
@Smith28Adventure
Same here. Knife before axe. This because i can do all the things with my knife that i can do with my axe and (unfortunally) not the other way around. Besides that, the knive has a big advantage because of its mobility. But great vid m8 and thx for all the info:D
Restodruid4life 2 weeks ago
Good video. But where does everyone get this 5 number from? I wouldn't limit myself to 5 items! I would bring a SMALL bag of items. It would probably be more in the 10-12 item range.
28DaysLaterEpidemic 4 weeks ago
@28DaysLaterEpidemic See my next video with my next 5 items to makke up a ten piece kit. Its a conceptual idea, its a theoretical idea that suggests that there are ten items that could be used to covber all the essentials of survival if one found onesel;f in a bad situation. Its a way of organising the mind to cover a basic level of equipment for when we go out that may or may not be used, but at least if you have the items you will be far better off than not having them.
jediknightofthewoods 3 weeks ago
Hard to argue with that. Great vid from a new subscriber. The choice of the axe is interesting. I'd have to really think about that one for a while. First kit I've ever seen without a knife.
Just started a channel of my own this January and could use all the advice I can get if you're bored.
Thanks
LouisvilleGar 4 weeks ago
@LouisvilleGar Thanks for stopping by to comment! Some people believe that you can do the same things with a hatchet that you can with a knife, but you cant do all the things with a kinife that you can do with a hatchet. I love the hatchet and have a lot of experience using it, so it was difficult for me to leave it out. Cheers and All the best!
jediknightofthewoods 3 weeks ago
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21zombiehunter 4 weeks ago
@21zombiehunter What is this supposed to be?
jediknightofthewoods 4 weeks ago
Good choice on the cutting tool. An axe can do everything a knife can do, but a knife can't do everything an axe can do.
GreenMtnBushcraft 4 weeks ago
A very thorough and well explained video. Personally I don't agree with all you decisions but I do agree that you've got to go with what works for you. Keep up the good work.
jubbsy1 4 weeks ago
@jubbsy1 Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate the fact that you have been able to articulate in a respectful manner that you dont necessarily agree with all my choices. Thats the real key, go with what works for us as individuals, with what compliments our own environment and skills. all the best and MTFBWY
jediknightofthewoods 4 weeks ago
Good vid Jedi, well thought out argument for the hatchet, although I like to use mine its a little heavy, looking into getting a lighter one then maybe, it would go onto my kit.
MrHatManS 1 month ago
Great vid! I like the idea of a 5 piece kit as opposed to a 10 piece kit, because it really shows what our priorities are. For the guys complaining, obviously when we go out everyone carries much more gear, this is just to evaluate what really matters. I've seen many guys carry 4 knives with them(main blade ,backup blade, small neck knife, and 1 in the multi-tool) and nobody calls them crazy.
gosutuan 1 month ago
I personally thing that all this 5 C need something to be carried out with or else how u going to hold them if u are stranded alone from a group so u should get a maxpedition sling or any small bagpack which u can keep all the 5 items together .... I think u would defiantly need that..
alex050787 1 month ago
good foot wear is top on my list.
MrJoshwild 1 month ago
@MrJoshwild I am always dressed appropriately for the weather and that includes the footwear. Leather boots are my favourites but I have cold weather boots and warm weather boots as well. Thanks.
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
I'm gratefull that you share a great piece of knowledge (from experiences, not just only heard of). I appreciate the logical reasoning you give to your choices. Good job. Peace man.
mrNonedefined 1 month ago
Great reasoning! God bless. John
snaponjohn100 1 month ago
Great Vid,,,and I like your choices all really good ones..
jortiz67 1 month ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
OMG........ must remember to carry this stuff in case I get into "a survival situation" on my way back from Tescos. You must know this is just not necessary in the UK???
skyterrapin 1 month ago
@skyterrapin Please read the comments before making silly condescending statements. No I dont carry a hatchet to Tesco and back. I do carry one when I am in the woods when necessary. According to the ONS approx 675 people died in the UK due to 'Exposure to forces of nature or excessive natural cold'. I know of people who died last winter in the harsh snow conditions only a couple of miles from home. Simple equation for you - UK = wet + windy = prime conditions for hypothermia if not prepared!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago 7
well thought out I like it!!!
wolfwind371 1 month ago
@wolfwind371 Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
what would be your opinion on the use of a smaller kukri in place of both the axe and knife ?
cassanoa 1 month ago
sorry i already asked you this question 2 months ago
cassanoa 1 month ago
@cassanoa No worries! I just checked back and so you did! all the best!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
thanks for sharing this video
SurvivalGrounds 1 month ago
@SurvivalGrounds You're very welcome!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
why do all so call bushcraft experts say : in a survival sutuation i would take is the 10,5,4, etc esential items i would take with me is, Blah Blah .How many survival situations have these guys actualy been in ... None by the sounds of it... I have. You use what you can,what you can scavenge.You have no knife,axe folding saw, tarp , sleeping bag ect... no nothing...Guys take yourself outside your comfort zone and cataloges. go out with nothing and survive
vinniesheldon 1 month ago
@vinniesheldon I have been in a survival situation myself and I do not consider myself an expert on Bushcraft etc. The 10,5 or however many piece kits are supposed to be a concept, a methodology that gets people prepared in their minds for eventualities that may or may not come about. If you personally found yourself in a survival situation and managed to get out of it with no aid, good for you, glad you did! Believe me, I regularly take myself out of my comfort zone and catalogues! ha ha ha!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@vinniesheldon are you retarded?
Acewindicus 1 month ago
I would have disagreed with the axe until recently when I finally got one that would take an edge. I'm looking forward to getting familiar with it.
zerk54 1 month ago
@zerk54 Good luck and I hope it works out for you. I love my Husqvarna hatchet and find it so versatile, give it some time, try different things with it but above all be safe, all the very best and thanks for taking the time to comment!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
i completely agree but i would want a metal handle because it lasts for a long time
minesmit3214 1 month ago
bravo sir you seem to one of the few people to realize that survival is not about toys. Bravo.
captainmidas 1 month ago
@captainmidas Thanks for the kind words. For me, survival is about planning in advance and doing as much as possible to prevent accidents happening in the first place. If you find yourself in a situation you dont want to be in then get found and get found quick, or get out asap!! Its not about being Robinson Crusoe or Tom Hanks in Castaway. I will be doing a book review soon on the psychology of survival and a discussion piece on why some people live and some die. It opened my eyes...
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
I hope you understand that I wasn't trying to be negative in any way in any of my comments. Was just voicing opinions and concerns is all, wasn't trying to be a "know it all" or "Troll" as you put it, simply commenting on your video is all. Which by the way I like and as I said before, agree that with the selections that you made, one can certaintly enhance thier survivability for sure, I just also had a few minor differences of opinion I wanted to share.
MrOutdoorMatt 1 month ago
@MrOutdoorMatt Buddy I took no offense to your posts at all, I was just answering your question as to why I would remove negative comments and putting some context behind my answer. I welcome questions, debate in a healthy form and positive discussions. Please do comment on any of my vids, question stuff, disagree with choices or my reasoning antime where you have your opinions and I look forward to more discussions with you. I am always open to questioning myself and learning new things.MTFBWY
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
Lastly, you said you would remove any negative comments, why? I mean I understand removing vulger comments, but not nessarilly negative ones. Just because someone voices disagrements with you is no reason to remove them. It's all a part of learning, no matter what we think of our own skill sets, we are all students of survivability and can always learn from others comments, positive or negative. I understand tho if what you meant was rude or vulgar comments. Thank you for your time and be safe!
MrOutdoorMatt 1 month ago
@MrOutdoorMatt I like to think that I do have a level of humility and certainly dont think I know it all by any stretch. I love learning and thats the beauty of bushcraft for me, in that its a life long journey of learning. I have no problems at all with discussions around a subject and always welcome diferent views and opinions, but i will not entertain negativity and trolls. If your up for discussions on gear and kills etc then I welcome your support and your thoughts for sure. Cheers!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
Secondly, your choice of paracord over bank line. Paracord is bulkier and heavier than bankline, and when you double up bankline, 350 pound tensile strength I believe? It would be stronger than paracord, not to mention much lighter and versitile, makes much better snares, holds knots better, and pound for pound is much less bulky and can carry much more cordage. (Continued on next posting)
MrOutdoorMatt 1 month ago
@MrOutdoorMatt I guess its horses for courses. Paracord is bulkier, but heavier? maybe in gramms but nothing that I would worry about, I am a big strong boy and wont worry about gramms. Genuine 550 has a 550lb test strength so would still beat doubled over bank line. In real life I do actually use both and in fact bankline is in my possibles and gets used just as much. Different cord for different jobs and i agree bankline is good for a whole lot.
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods Sorry! I have to disagree. Bankline is tarred and therefore absorbs no water. Paracord soaks up water like a sponge. That roll of paracord can easily gain 4 times it's weight in water. Weight is calories wasted in movement. You must conserve your resources in order to survive over the long haul. Bankline can be braided easily to triple it's strength from 325 lbs to over a thousand or half ton.
richardhummell2497 1 month ago
@richardhummell2497 I appreciate you have an opinion. Bankline has its places as does paracord. I could braid paracord just as many times to be stronger than bankline, and if I cant carry that paracord when wet then I shouldnt be out on my own! I live in England, I let people know where I am at all times and when I will be back, if the paracord gets wet I dont care cos I plan on getting found quickly!! irresponsible people who dont plan their trips may have to micro manage calories!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods Irresponsible? Micromanage? Where I go on a canoe trip, I can give my start point and end point and approx how many days/weeks I will be gone. There is no cell phone coverage. Do yr self a favour and expand your horizons. Go "Google Maps" and Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Now that is living in the woods. I realize that you could not possibly get lost in Great Britain as Civilization is never more than an hours walk away. No Limits!
richardhummell2497 1 month ago
@richardhummell2497 Good for you! thats a great way to make sure you wont get yourself in as much trouble as someone who doesnt give their start and end points etc. I would dearly love to visit Canada, maybe one day huh. In the meantime, I would like to point out that yes you can get 'lost' in GB, many many people do every year. An hours walk is a little optimistic, a day in some cases, but what if you cant walk...broken or turned ankle anyone? Only a t-shirt, weather turns..think man! Think!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods BTW I still liked the video and the axe choise is a good one but I would choose a Tomahawk - Rifleman Hawk by Cold Steel (American Tomahawk Company)
richardhummell2497 1 month ago
@richardhummell2497 Thank you! I have looked into tomahawks and to be honest I am ignorant on their uses, but I have come across enough reviews that dont support their use to have avoided them so far. The hatchet is a tool I have been using for years and its one that I am comfortable using. I guess at the end of the day we can only prepare for and deal with the environment we live in, I have 800 acres of woodland that I practice skills and live in from time to time, I would dearly love more!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods A tomahawk has a thinner lighter head than a hatchet but what it loses in weight is more than made up for in the handle which is thinner is 2 to 3 times the length of the hatchet. It is for carving (rough), splitting, chopping hammering and throws very well. Some have a skinning blade incorporated into the head and most have a hammer head or pole head opposite the blade. It is an excellent weapon as well as a tool. I would enjoy teaching you how.Contd
richardhummell2497 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods If you do decide to come to Canada I would enjoy showing it to you but the damn thing is 3000 miles (5000 Km)across and just as enormous North-South. I enjoy the Eastern Boreal Forest here in Ontario. Parts of it are very similar to Scotland but with a lot more trees.
richardhummell2497 1 month ago
Nice video, but I do have a few concerns. First of all I agree that with what you chose for your 5 piece kit, one could effect survivability nicely. However, my first concern is your removal of the titanium nesting cup, most definately should have kept that, as nesting it takes zero room or weight in your kit and provides redundancy. (Continued on next posting)
MrOutdoorMatt 1 month ago
@MrOutdoorMatt Hey! thanks for stopping by and commenting. What I meant was I would removed negative criticism from trolls and know it alls that have nothing better to do than slam people for the heck of it. I have no problem with constructive criticism or suggestions, ideas and even differences of opinion. I tried to stick strictly to 5 items so removed the cup and went with the bottle. As it happes I could count my whole brew kit as one item as that 'nests' together with a hobo stove.
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
Good choices. I understand the concept, and some may differ person to person. I like the hatchet choice. One step further.... Ever use a tomahawk? As versatile as hatchet ad maybe more. They are easier to repair, a little lighter, easier to whittle with, and can be broken down to transport easier and less obvious. Happy New Year!!
NewEnglandLyle 1 month ago
@NewEnglandLyle Happy New Year to you too buddy! Never used a tomahawk, probably never entertained one to be honest, difficult to get hold of too i suppose. Wouldnt turn down the chance to be taught how to use one though
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods Check out Cold Steel for a full lie of tomahawks. the Trailhawk is the lighter and easiest to carry. Also, has a hammer poll on the back. I feel it more useful than a spike or nothing at all. Good to assist in hammering tent stakes, digging, etc. Oh, and they're cheap!! Check out youtube for some good instructional vids, and how some guys modify them. The most useful mod would be removing the set screw and filling in hole. You'll see why!! lol
NewEnglandLyle 1 month ago
@NewEnglandLyle Certainly my first choice in cutting tools! Lighter and handles a little better than an axe for camp chores and crafting. I have a Rifleman's Hawk from Cold Steel and I swear by it.
richardhummell2497 1 month ago
Why don't you keep the cup and nest the bottle in it, Dave has it that way in most of his videos. Count both as one when nest together.
HBC258 1 month ago
@HBC258 See my brew kit video for how my set up works in practice.
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@HBC258 I tried to stick strictly to 5 items, but for sure in real life and on actual fact my whole brew kit nests together with a hobo stove as well so i guess that could all count as one item as it nests. I wanted to be true to just 5 items rather than employ creative license if you get my drift. I know where you are coming from though and thanks for taking the time to comment.
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
What a great set of 5 items. My 5 would be: 1. A good hatchet. 2. A mora type knife. 3. A good s.a.k.(such as a forester or new soldier). 4. A firesteel. 5. A Leatherman surge.
As for rope, cord, containers, waterproof-coverings, metal pots, cans, containers, etc - think about all of the decades worth of discarded and dumped "rubbish" that lines our towns, cities, and pretty-much most of the country :)
tidalpoolreflection 1 month ago
@tidalpoolreflection I would agree with you to many a degree there! There are so many places near where I live that I could shelter without need of a tarp its unreal! tunnels, underpasses, man made covers etc that I could do without a tarp for good! fire would be a certain need but shelter is a given! thanks for stopping by to comment! MTFBWY
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods Thanks. I reckon that within a twenty-minute walk from most places here, I could procure a plasticky tarp and some plastic water-carrying device. Possibly even a pot or at least a good big tin.
tidalpoolreflection 1 month ago
@tidalpoolreflection Same here as it goes!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
hi there,,just a little bonus ,,but the ferro rod also has a minor bonus of signalling,,striking sparks into the air at night can be seen a long way off,day time not so much but it is still a viable attention grabber..all the best
Scott
bassfuryvi 1 month ago
@bassfuryvi Too true my friend and a definite added bonus in favour of the fero rod! MTFBWY
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
i am taking ray,les.dave,bear and cody. jk :}
5000btu 1 month ago 4
Love it...=)
I would go for the same stuff as you...
But i think that people has to train with or try these things in a non survival situation so they are/feel comfortable with the items. Then it will be a bit easier if a bad situation will come.
Keep the vids coming.. Love watching them.. Will sub you...=)
Have a really great and Happy New Year to all of you out there....=)
Goose7523 1 month ago
@Goose7523 Hey Goose! Every situation is a survival situation my friend. some days it will be tough and some days it will be easy but every day requires us to survive in one form or another. The more we practice the more we create mind maps of what the future looks like, and the more we create that picture of the future the easier it becomes to find that future, which is what many believe is surviving. True survival is only obtained once we have lived to the end, then it can be measured. MTFBWY
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
@jediknightofthewoods True...=)
Goose7523 1 month ago
Great video, but I would replace the paracord for a good medium sized pot, one must have clean water and the only true way to purify the water is to boil the water. Wool blanket, hatchet, firestarter, cooking pot, and a container to hold the water anybody could survive just about anywhere.
Trappermark99 1 month ago
@Trappermark99 Hey Buddy! I must admit I could never trade the cordage in for anything, its one of those skills that I am not great at so I would spend too much time and calories trying to make it. Water for me is not such a problem, it can be found and purified. cordage is hard for me to make. All the best! Jedi
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
As I understand the challenge, it is the First 5 items of priority, not the only items you regularly carry. If you dress correctly in wool, then carry the versatile GI poncho, steel bottle, axe, cordage, and a #5 "C" item. A poncho can move, dirt, leaves and debris for the shelter.
borderraven 1 month ago
@borderraven Hi Borderraven! Exactly! and these are certainly not the only items I would carry. A wool blanket can move those things also. People just dont seem to realise that this is not a be all and end all. Its a concept, a thought process and a mechanism for remembering what is important to YOU and YOUR skills and YOUR environment. There is no right or wrong, its a guide, a helpful hint and a challenge designed to get people thinking. Cheers and all the best!
jediknightofthewoods 1 month ago
the only thing i would change is i would take a waterproof tarp or pvc coat of some sort simply because if in a survial situation u wanna be close to fire at nite to keep u warm and during the day you'll be moving around gathering firewood and getting food so you'll be moving around keeping some what warm plus if its winter you'll prolly have warm clothes on anyways and u wanna stay dry thats the main thing i think and i think the hatchet is way underated by lots of ppl for a 1 option tool
Maddawwg45 2 months ago
@Maddawwg45 Hey Maddawwg45! Thanks for posting your comments. I never, ever leave home without the right clothing for my environment and circumstances I may encounter. With that logic in mind I would have suitable rain gear on my person as part of the clothing choices that I would make before leaving the house. I didnt include the poncho in my list of 5 things partly for that reason. Thanks again!
jediknightofthewoods 2 months ago
Hey Mysss29! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I would always usually have at least three, if not 4 ways to start a fire normally so I guess its a moot point other thna to say that it was certainly an interesting experience to make just the 5 choices for these things. Its certainly been interesting to get peoples comments on the choices. Not that it will change the way I do things in reality. take the water bottle, I would always have two containers as well. Cheers!...Jedi
jediknightofthewoods 2 months ago
Oh it's also important to note that while the fire starter isn't multi-purpose, fire itself certainly is. So that gives you an excuse there. :)
mysss29 2 months ago
I dislike your focus on durability as opposed to longevity for fire implements (though the result is the same). I was glad you chose the hatchet, though. I didn't think the container choice was really a contest. Well thought out. Thanks.
mysss29 2 months ago
Great selections...
percykirby2 2 months ago
@percykirby2 Thanks!! All the best...Jedi
jediknightofthewoods 2 months ago
Nice to see another uk prepper
anthonynerf13 3 months ago
@anthonynerf13 Cheers! Thanks for getting in touch, there are not enough of here in England!
jediknightofthewoods 2 months ago
I appreciate the time you took to clearly explain the reasons for your exclusions as well as choices. I mentally did it too - before you discussed each one - and 4 out 5 were the same, naturally with the last one differing ;-).
Your choice of hatchet makes perfect sense, since you can use it as skillfully as others use a knife. I, on the other hand, would be dangerous with it! ... so would take a good knife.
As you emphasized, it is the skills one has at the time that is the critical factor.
NewbieCamper 3 months ago
@NewbieCamper Hey Newbie! Great to hear from you! I guess you dont quite get the dexterity with a hatchet as you do with a knife, but it is definitely a skill I have always enjoyed refining. Carving with a hatchet is good fun after a while, give it a go, like they say, practice makes perfect! Thats what this is all about, what gets me is the people who comment and say that my choices are wrong because their ideas of what they would choose are more applicable to them. Sad peole really...
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
Hi Phrankus2009, thanks for commenting. You make interesting points & I do agree weight is an issue.IMHO Its like the 'rule of 3' where its not a hard/fast rule, anyone that believes it is shouldnt be out in the wilderness on their own. they are guides to help prioritize when people are faced with a stressful situation. This 5 piece kit (and then the 10 piece) idea is there to form the basis of a larger kit, depending on your skills and environment. Reflector and bivvy bags have no longevity.
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
Ontario SP-8 (check it out!) ... ... I really think these kits should be prioritized based on some maximum weight limit. I have found that weight is the main limiting factor (cost aside), The number of items could not be any less relevant .. agree? I am not convinced that the wool blanket is worth it's weight or it's bulk, despite it's obvious versatility and durability ... not with Adventure Medical blankets and bivy options ... not with military casualty reflector blankets available.
phrankus2009 3 months ago
Ontario SP-8
phrankus2009 3 months ago
Hi Reaper! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Always good to hear that others have a similar viewpoint to validate your reasoning in these videos. Cheers and all the best! Jedi
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
Thanks for the vid! I totally agree with your choices I know a lot of people would take a knife over a hatchet but you nailed it on the head why to take the hatchet, alot more uses and more durable and a easy fix if needed. And I would also take the wool blanket over a tarp as well exactly for the reasons you touch on! great job thank you hope to see more...take care!........Reaper
TheReaper3176 3 months ago
Well done!
xXMATTanator99Xx 3 months ago
bug out for what reason and to where in the UK?
just interested.. enjoyed the vid
siypic 3 months ago
@siypic Could be any number of reasons. Riots, natural disasters, hoards of zombies? :-) Where? I have a coupld of different and pretty secluded spots earmarked for such an occassion. I guess the excercise is a hypothetical way of examining oneself, looking at your skills sets and seeing what gear/kit you have available to compliment those skills while keeping the concept of multi use, redundancy, weight and necessity your environment at the front of mind. Thanks for stopping by!
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
@jediknightofthewoods I have the same question as Siypic
There are no real bug out places in Uk. No mountains, real mountains)) , no real forests, no wilderness where there are no people, or not so many
only highland but its too far if you live in south of England. I mean no place to bug out off civilization, so in emergency situation you will be potentially always watched or observed by somebody what is quite dangerous. But any way to be prepared is much better than not to be
Thnx for video
pulpulak 3 months ago
@pulpulak Hi Pulpulak! We dont have the expanse of wilderness that other regions have so it would be hard to Bug Out to one specific destination for any length of time, but that doesnt mean you cant keep moving? Many books have been written on emergency situations, where one of the first questions anyway would be whether to Bug Out or Bug In. I maintain, this exercise is a hypothetical one that makes us examine ourselves, our skills and any complimentary gear to understand our capabilities.
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
@jediknightofthewoods HI, Thank you for answer )
pulpulak 3 months ago
Nicely done. Sticking to five items complicates things a bit. But that is part of the fun. From my perspective, Mora and a saw trumps the hatchet. And if you were choosing gear according to weight rather than the number of items, I am wondering if that would cause you to choose differently in regard to cutting tools.In most real life situations, I think weight is the real bugaboo, instead of the number of items. Excess weight just beats a person down.
Kayakwinds 3 months ago
@Kayakwinds Hi Kayakwinds! I couldnt agree more, it is all part of the fun. If I was choosing purely on weight alone then I think I would go along different routes for most of the items. I deliberated long and hard about choosing the saw over the hatchet, but I can carve with a hatchet, not with a saw. Its been a good excercise to throw different ideas about. Of course its all about whats most appropriate for the individual, their skills and their environment. all the best!
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
cool choice
stonybrokebushcraf 3 months ago
Great selection, good video. Thanks and all the best, Sepp
Waldhandwerk 3 months ago
Perfect ! Makes sense to me.
Beachcrib 3 months ago
Hi CantAlready! Thanks for the comments! With some practice a nice sharp hatchet is a very veratile tool. Personally I love using them. All the best!
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
Nice to see a hatchet as the cutting tool of choice. So many people seem to be afraid of them and/or see them only as chopping tools.
CanItAlready 3 months ago
the thing is if you cant make a fire and your shelter fails your gonna be losing heat fast. that tarp could help that shelter so you don't get wet at all.
bushcraftkid6622 3 months ago
@bushcraftkid6622 ...I can make a fire? surely thats a skill that everyone learns as a priority, right!? and with a good knife and a hatchet, processing wood, even wet wood, should be possible. Could you elaborate on how my shelter will fail? Wool holds heat even when wet? Always welcome comments...
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
@jediknightofthewoods but wool is not water proof. so therefore it would leak and get you wet which would cause heat loss.
bushcraftkid6622 3 months ago
@bushcraftkid6622 You make assumptions that when I bug out and take these 5 items that I wont be dressed according to the environment and for the possibility of adverse weather conditions. Remember, before you go out into any wilderness environment always make sure you dress appropriately for the environment you will be in. If it looks like a sunny day, make provisions for rain! The blanket can be kept dry inside my wet weather jacket and used once a watertight lean to has been made. Thanks!
jediknightofthewoods 3 months ago
Hi Cassanoa! Thanks for your comments. I have considered a kukri, along with parangs, different machetes, puuko's and a whole host of other shapes and sizes. I guess I am just not a 'big knife' guy. If I need an axe/hatchet I have one, if I need a shovel, I have one already. Right tool for the right job is my philosophy, and there really isnt a lot that I need a massive blade for in my environment. If I was to travel to a location that needed a kukri, I would definitely get one. Cheers!
jediknightofthewoods 4 months ago
kukri full tang -never break
cassanoa 4 months ago
have you thought of carrying a kukri - it will do the job of a knife-Axe-hammer and shovel
cassanoa 4 months ago
Good video, thanks for the info. I thought of something as you were talking about your cutting tools. I think I would do a combination of the knife and hatchet and keep both in the kit and still call both as one item for cutting tools.
HBC258 4 months ago
@HBC258 Good point, I guess I am trying to stay faithful to 5 items. Its a difficult set of choices to make and an interesting exercise. Cheers and all the best!
jediknightofthewoods 4 months ago
good video and good choice on cutting tool.
Uriel1816 6 months ago
Hey Survivalkiing! Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. Its one of those decisions that most people will have a different opinion on, and thats the great thing, having the discussion and thinking about ones skills and environment in the first place. Cheers!
jediknightofthewoods 7 months ago
I agree on everything but the blanket. Although the hatchet is wat i would choose ill take my military pancho w/ liner because if im not wearing rain gear i have it. So instead of sitting in the shelter i can move around
survivalkiing 7 months ago
Firesteel in England as a "primary" fire starter? yes, why not? I know how to use one. Yes I may carry a lighter or matches as well, but no reason I shouldnt also carry a firesteel as a primary means of starting a fire. Always have a number of different means at my disposal, and my fore starting skills are right up there.
jediknightofthewoods 7 months ago
@jediknightofthewoods with a firesteel, you get sparks with a lighter, you get fire. when you're cold, wet and tired, do you really want to go walking around searching for tinder? what if you broke an arm? of course you didn't put that in as an option, but a BIC lighter beats all other methods of firestarting. lasts longer than a firesteel and is just as reliable. I mean, you're talking about survival, not traipsing around the forest playing around. you want to make your life easier, not harder.
aseglkj 6 months ago
@aseglkj Thanks for taking the time to comment! This type of subject is there to promote discussion and everyone has their own opinion. Personally, if I chose to bug out I would have tinder with me anyway, I wouldnt be cold and wet because I always wear clothing appropriate to the environment, and a firesteel will light many many more fires over a longer period of time than a BIC lighter will. Short term survival, I agree a lighter would be first choice.
jediknightofthewoods 6 months ago
@jediknightofthewoods OK, to each his own, but there seems to be a misconception: the army firesteel is specced at 12,000 strikes, according to the manufacturer. a full size BIC, according to the packaging, is good for 3,000 lights. so, the firesteel will only last longer than the BIC if you can start a fire with 4 strikes or less every time. Something to consider.
personally, I carry both a firesteel and two or three BICs, but if I had to choose, BIC all the way.
aseglkj 6 months ago
@jediknightofthewoods another thing I'd like to point out: BICs have huge flints inside them. they will produce sparks long after the gas is gone.
aseglkj 6 months ago
@aseglkj Also a BIC lighter won't work when wet :)
crazysaint222 6 months ago
firesteel in England as primary fire start? You must be joking...
knifedrago 7 months ago
good thought's
lsk300mag 8 months ago