The cup that goes along with the water bottle could be useful for boiling if you need to. Sure it may be small amounts of water at a time but that means less heat energy to boil. You could use the bottle itself for boiling but for a small amount of water to keep you warm, the tin cup could be very useful, and you could use it to gather rain water as well.
Survival is a mindset. People panic. If you have training you are less likely to panic. It is psychologically empowering. More knowledge means having to carry less gear. But many people out there have neither. Gear is easier and faster to acquire than knowledge. PLEASE encourage your friends and family to carry the minimum of gear... first aid kits, blankets in winter, etc... in their cars. Start basic. Fuel their interest. Dispel the mystique. Make it common sense.
AFSOC PJ. mryellow123, thank you for you feed back. You are correct that "Spot" is a cheaper "PLB" and always a good redundancy but, never a capable way for our teams to find you. ACR ResQlink 406 Personal Locator Beacon with built in 121.5 MHz homing becon is an investment on your life and your love ones hardships to follow a recovery effort than rescue. Sir, God forbid you were ever down in our OA, we would try to find you and your family is counting on us. Think about them also Sir.
looked on the website. Where does one find the pathfinder tarp? Is there something about it that makes it better than a heavy duty tarp from, say walmart?
Can someone help explain is this a voluntary outdoor outing kit, or a kit you would use for getting lost...because I would imagine if it was a voluntary outdoor outing kit, I would want to bring along at least some kind of blanket/sleepingbag and a spoon/bowl for eating
Dave, I'm a USAF PJ "Pararescue man" I was told about your website from a current rescue Op. The women we pulled kept a kit based off your sound advice. She stayed alive for three days before the EVAC. I understand your work for self reliance but, I ask you to please include PLB's on every web post for now on as an option. When I asked the women why she had no PLB she responded, "Your's and little web sites advised one" This is something you can correct and aid us in recovery. AFSOC.
@Chae7471 they're not exactly cheap.... "spot" is a cheap option but not very effective and doesn't give you a radio signal to hone in on..... It's tough man, I'd love one, but no way I can justify the price when I'd rather die in the bush then in an old age home.... Would be great if rescue services were able to subsidise them to make their job easier but that's not very realistic either.
Here's one that hasn't come up in the pathfinder system that i've been looking at heavily, and that's a good, heavy duty camo net. It's multipurpose, lightweight, but it is kind of bulky. Still, it can work for a hammock, it can provide shade in hot weather, (We'll call that shelter), a blind for hunting, a net for a trap, it's extra cordage. It does take up a lot of space, but for long outings, i'd have a larger backpack for carrying some food stuff. I think the bulk is neglegiable for it's use
If you don't have a folding saw, you might consider ditching the multi-tool for a small pair of Vise Grips and wall board saw blade. This was mentioned in the past. The Vise Grips can hold the saw blade--they become the handle-- and presto: you have a functional saw. Just another possibility.
You are awesome. ...And if we strap the 50gal. bag to the front of the 1st aid kit we could even clip the whole thing to a belt & free up a pocket.
I'm just starting to build my self-reliance skills & load-outs & I love how you're teaching such great prioritization intelligence & max capability w/ min. carry.
Thanks and I've been learning a ton from you already from just a few clips. New fan. Ace vids.
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and share your teachings......this information and you , just might save a life by doing what you do. I would like as I am sure many others would also if you could do A INCH bag set up ...........I know many people are making those right now and this would help alot of people, including me, to gain some perspective on what a true survivor would take and why.
Fucking Awesome stuff man, I really enjoy your teachings. I wish you had a video of a full video showing yourself making a shelter fire and everything.
great video i like ur suggestions,i also like ur dual survival show on discovery. i would really like to see u make a bug out bag or G.O.O.D video, i think u really know what u r doing and would value ur suggestions, well take care and b safe, god bless
Hi Dave. 2 years since you made these videos and I still thoroughly enjoy watching them! Why ?? Because these vid's are super valuable to both newbies and "old-hands". Newbies because they may not know how to start off, and old hands because it helps them refine kits, and better understand what they may be doing by habit or learned by rote.
Video's explaining the 'thought process" behind filling various needs are as important as the demonstration VID's. Thanks for 3+ great years of videos man
Your vids are great. I wish you much success and longevity. I have loved this stuff since I was a kid and practice and prep when I can. I would love to spend some "Dirt time" in your classes. I hope to enroll soon. Please dont think I am judgemental, but you said you smoked. I know you live to be self reliant, any plans on quitting? I am a past "2 pack a day" guy and dont miss the "hack" or the "tax man" . Blessing to you and yours. Hope to get with "The Program" soon.
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
i just got a bushmaster survival knife with a 15 inch knife, the sheath holds a snake bite kit, whet stone, 1 snare, a small flashlight, a compass on the hilt and a pack of matches 2 bandaids disinfecting wipes fishing hooks, thin fishing line and two sinkers in a compartment in the handle. my question is one is the knife to large and two if so does the equipment in the sheath offset that?
Recently stumbled upon your videos and found them to be of tremendous help. It is very obvious that you speak from experience and it shows. You are truly a "guru woodsman!" Keep up the great work!!!
Dave, excellent video. I am no survival expert but do believe like a boy scout, "be Prepared" with the materials and knowledge of how to use them. have the fishing kit because know how to fish. I have never trapped game with wire and therefore my kit does not have that material. The two most important things I consider is that I fully understand how to use what i carry and that they are excellent quality.
hey dave where did you get your combat dressings and and other bandages in your "last aid" kit. ive tried googleing what you called them but i cant find a supplier. help greatly appreciated!
Lot to think about, I have reset my kit at least ten times, I keep overpacking. I am only a day hiker, but I was bringing 5 fire sources, 3 ways to filter water, enough meds for a week, and all the tools to build a long term shelter. Now I am down to a canteen, water filtering straw, some water tabs, alcohol wipes, medical tape, duct tape, a good multi tool, waterproof matches, para cord, a tarp, and a whistle and mirror. Everything, except the canteen, fits into an 18oz Kleen canteen.
Great videos im having a blast being educated. I also love the the show, you and Cody crack me and my wife up. question at 1:43 you talk about the edc kit. where could i find that video? I looked all over. Thanks again.
I realize this is an old video, but I have a couple humble suggestions: If you ranger band the bags to the other side of the last aid pouch, you can use the ALICE clip on your belt to cut down the bulk in your pockets and save space for gathering. also another sheet of the Aquamira tabs ranger banded to the bottle. you can fill the bottle in a river, drop in a tablet and keep walking. no need to fight with the pouch or build a fire. Keep up the great videos
Kick Ass vid dude, soon as i can scounge up the cash and the time, i'll be there to take a course,, money not so much the issue as the time, since 7 month olds cant watch themselves, anyway your doing awesome on you show and here. thanks for the video.
Thanks for the great vid dave really love your stuff. And i think that its awsome that even though you are god knows were in the world, while you can, you still take the time to make and edit videos for all of us. Not many would care that much.
Fantastic video! I have just discovered your channel, and I'm enjoying every video very much. Some of them I've already watched couple of times. Thank you for teaching me about bows and how to make arrows. Now my overloaded too heavy ruksack problem is solved too. Can't wait to watch another video.
Best regards from Serbia! Keep the good work and can't wait to see you at Discovery
Re: the flashlight--You can get very powerful flashlights that are much smaller than that rectangular thing, weigh next to nothing and have the ability to signal or run at low levels for long periods of time. Perhaps you already know that. I'm just a flashlight junkie.
Great work, for me it comes down to food water and somewhere to sleep, thats what I need, every thing else is a want, so I ask myself what do I want ? Light is fast, but heavy is comfortable, what ever is wrong with the little finger on your left hand fix it its distracting, great vid my best M.S. in the U.K.
Thanks Dave!!! Love the new show!! You are a great teacher of knowledge that everyone should have a grasp on. It's fun, it's rewarding and knowledge is power. God Bless and congrats on your success!!!!
hey dave ! What if you were in a bailout situation and you ended up having to bail out almost all of your items but the items you were able to keep with you were your last aid kit and your paracord?
i think i haerd you say that you can use the mullan leave as a bandage. did you also know that you can boil mullan leave and breath in the steam to help fleem from your lung's. great video and keep them comeing
@Balzy73 yeah, the worst crap you can get for the money, the thermometer won't show anything good, whistle isn't the loudest, i really doubt about magnifying glass, the only thing that could be useful is the compass.
When I first read the title of the two cllips here I was under the impression of why we use "kits". Then I thought about it in a diffrent way. We use "kits" every day. Our wallets, car keys/key chains, or even a purse for a woman. Its the same concept. just not for the wilderness. We all do this from time to time. I kind of see it as the same thing. i know I have changed what I have in my truck everyday since i have been learning with Dave... Stay safe .... SCOUTS OUT!
He uses the wax to wax the wire in the winter to keep moisture from sticking and freezing and keep the traps from sticking. It can also be used for other things like fire starting.
If you wear a Leather Belt it can multi-task as a Knife Sharpener. Stropping a Knife on leather is good to keep a fine edge. It wont sharpen a dull knife but it can help keep your knife sharp.
This is another gem in your video collection Dave :D Also with your 'last aid' kit try maybe putting the garbage bag on the other side so you can utilize the belt clip. One less thing in your bag. Best wishes with Discovery as well. I love watching Survivor man And Man Vs Wild and I know im going to love watching your show as well one day. Your videos are enjoyable and brighten my day, thank you.
"Somebody on this planet, about 600 B.C. found some pieces of 'R6'. I don't know how they found it; either by watching madmen or something. But since that time they have used it.
And it became what is known as Christianity. The man on the cross. There was no Christ!"
- Scientology Class 8 Course, Lecture 10, 3 Oct 1968 ("R6" refers to an alien psychiatric thought implant)
Very informative. I would have kept the hammock - can't beat that comfort and you sleep so much better - also the snares better to have more than one sourse of food catching.
Thanks a lot Dave !!!! I thought i could survive pretty good in the wilderness untill i watched your video's and realized i probably would have killed myself ! LOL
im young but im so in survival like for 2 years now but im not 18 so i cant go to croatian survival school iv been watching ur vids like 2 days now and u know wht ur doin and i bet u would be better then less and bear grylls combined i hope u get ur own show so we can watch :P ty and this video helped me too 2000/5
out of all your videos this is my favorite!! every time i carry a 40 pound pack around i come back to this video and it helps me lighten it up!!!! can't wait to see you on discovery!!!
It's nice to know that you already have in mind that you wont become a celebrity that can't be bothered with youtube. But just make sure you give enough time to yourself too :P your gonna be a busy man.
Im a wilderness survival merit badge instructor for my Boyscout Troop and I only wish i knew half of what you do. I try to learn more everyday, I sadly dont get as much time to practice and go out in the woods as I should. I keep hoping to get or make more time but i try to do the best with what i get on occassions. Thanks Dave for everything you do and keep the videos coming maybe one day ill get to meet ya and chat in person. Take care man
On the trash bag , I've replaced all my kit with self made 5x7 or 5x8ft sil nylon tarps, They compress the same if not smaller than the 55gal liners. They have draw backs but hold up better than trash bags over time. Just 2 cents nothing more.
Do you have any instructions for someone who wanted to make their own silicon nylon tarps? Perhaps you could put a video up on your channel (i'm subscribed there as well)
They are simple to make if you have a basic sewing machine. I have considered a movie but again they are so simple there is no need. You cut it to size, hem the edges, add your tie outs and your done . Fabric can be had online or even in walmarts discounted fabric isle. Size is key, a 5x8 is plenty for 1 person and great for kits. Larger tarps take more time and experience to make due to the seams. Sorry for the hi jack,
Great work on the Kit I have something very simaler How ever for a shoudler strap I have a braided section of paracord which allows me an additional 200 ft of para cord in my shoudler strap as well as leaving loops open in it for molle and alice mounting for minimal carry to keep my hands and pockets free
Interesting video; very informative. Been putting a "just in case" bag together recently so it's good to get different points of view on what the contents should be.
Just wondered if you've got an opinion or any experience of water bottles with inbuilt filtration? (The ceramic filters, able to remove bacteria and viruses, as well as the usual gunk).
This vid series is very helpful. It reminded me that in the wilderness, weight equals calories and calories equal survivability. I really have got to break down and get the saw...
This two part video plus the EDC one are great! I believe that Colhane expressed my exact view. One question Dave: You have addressed the subject of firearms before so I know you are pro-gun, Why is it that you don't advise carrying a gun in your kit? A .22 kit gun and 200 hundred rounds weigh very little, and can put food in your table and scare away bogeys! I realize that to do any good you have to become very skilled with it, but still...
Great job on these videos. It really brings out that you have to keep it focused on the things that will actually kill you. Along with the energy conservation factor I like to include items that will save me the time it takes to solve the FIRE-WATER-SHELTER problem right away. Nobody ever gets into a situation at 9:30 AM on a sunny day, its more like fading light and drizzle with a twisted ankle. Your kit avoids the overconfidence that good bush craft skills can sometimes encourage.
I have always been a tomahawk guy. I will get a good folding saw and try it out.
I am 55 years old and have carried the ax since I was fourteen and the one I have now is 15 to twenty years old. I don't know if I can leave it at home!
I've been a reader of yours and have purchased items from you for some time now, and a thumbs up to all you do. I have to say these 2 videos on the Mentality kit has been great - you have taken my confussion (confussed easily I might add - %^) ) out of what to really have on hand so thanks - and looking forwared to your "TV" series
Kits are dynamic things, my 3 day has a mora, a kershaw folding saw, and a multitool, my 4+day has those 3, plus a 19" wetterlings, and a cold steel GI tanto
The Axe debate....I prefer to carry the axe on my longer trips, pretty much for splitting wood, carving certain things fast and easy, and all around hammering, and or smashing, I don't split wood, the traditional way, I do it in 3-4 foot lenthes, and use 3inch diameter wood spike/wedges, its viability is all about scope and scale
The GI tanto, it was $15, is thin, and light, and near indestructable, it hacks decent, within its scope, cord wrapped handle, the design is a "one toothed saw", it is a spear, a shovel, prybar, hammer, battons decent, it has youtube destruction vids
I beat the crap outa this knife, thats what its for. Cold Steels lower price bracket knives are phenominal, many designs, 10-20 bucks, good metal (for the price)
I paid 14+23+10+60+15, for all 5 tools, thats $64 without the axe
Dave,dude,I just wanted to say how cool it is to see an honest guy trying to do what is right by selling what is worth carrying.The clowns that sell all the cheap novelty garbage on their supposedly legitimate sights are asswipes! You rock,Canterbury! Keep up the great work and QUIT SMOKING!
Dave you brought up a good piont ,about not duplicating stuff, but i think the fishing kit should go,i tried a kit like yours and had good luck with it,now it's like standard issue, Great videos i like seeing them,and hope you get the job with discovery channel
8:40 my dad gave me something like that. it was his med kit he carried with him in Vietnam. it's got 3 pressure type dressings for if you get shot in the stomach or something, plus the actual case he carried with him. i never leave home w/o it except for when i'm at work.
Totally off topic. Just want to share something that happened to me about an hour ago. I live in Colorado and I just walked out off the trails behind my cabin. Probably about a 30 min walk into the mountains. Found a nice spot and hung out with my dog. (hes a pitbull). Out of no where he started running, so I looked to see what he was after and it was a baby deer. He actually CAUGHT the thing.
He had it on the ground and it was screaming for its mom. About 10 seconds later 2 deer show up and start to charge my dog. I ran up yelling trying to get the deer away from my dog and one of them turned on me staring me down. I have a big ontario knife, so I turned around so I could get behind a tree in case it charged me.
Once I turned my back the thing charged me. I turned back around and it stopped. Finally my dog lost grip of the baby and started chasing after it again down the mountain. If you were there all you would see is a dog chasing a fawn, 2 deer chasing a dog, and a person chasing 2 deer. lol.
hey dave about the traps & fishing kit y not have the 2 of them i would you can have lots of food fish one day game the next day but like you said it's up to the oerson right
I lost track of them and was looking for my dog for about an hour and a half, until my girlfriend called me and said "he just came home and hes out of breath wagging his tail".....so yea, That was my adventure for the day. Pretty nuts.
Sorry to take up so much space on your comment box Dave, but this is the last thing I watched before I set out so I figure this would be the best place to post it. =)
That is a question worth thinking about! 2 Tools in one really on that one, I have one on the EDC though! It is a toss up and does not weight much-Probably a keeper!
The cup that goes along with the water bottle could be useful for boiling if you need to. Sure it may be small amounts of water at a time but that means less heat energy to boil. You could use the bottle itself for boiling but for a small amount of water to keep you warm, the tin cup could be very useful, and you could use it to gather rain water as well.
chris101ward 1 day ago
What type/brand of flashlight is that? It looked cool...that's why I am asking.
geelsman 1 month ago
what about is the key-chain kit?? what is on it?? what about sabre saw vs your folding saw??
FireWarrior19 1 month ago
Survival is a mindset. People panic. If you have training you are less likely to panic. It is psychologically empowering. More knowledge means having to carry less gear. But many people out there have neither. Gear is easier and faster to acquire than knowledge. PLEASE encourage your friends and family to carry the minimum of gear... first aid kits, blankets in winter, etc... in their cars. Start basic. Fuel their interest. Dispel the mystique. Make it common sense.
-peace.
henchman99942 1 month ago
would it be worth swapping the folding saw for a wire ring saw?
allottja1 1 month ago
P.S-cool & righteous stuff
brillo708 1 month ago
my last chance kit ....................KaBooome
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brillo708 1 month ago
AFSOC PJ. mryellow123, thank you for you feed back. You are correct that "Spot" is a cheaper "PLB" and always a good redundancy but, never a capable way for our teams to find you. ACR ResQlink 406 Personal Locator Beacon with built in 121.5 MHz homing becon is an investment on your life and your love ones hardships to follow a recovery effort than rescue. Sir, God forbid you were ever down in our OA, we would try to find you and your family is counting on us. Think about them also Sir.
Chae7471 2 months ago
looked on the website. Where does one find the pathfinder tarp? Is there something about it that makes it better than a heavy duty tarp from, say walmart?
themighty9mm 2 months ago
@themighty9mm Think he has some new natural fibre one... Probably the most important thing.... The one at Walmart sends your country down the drain.
mryellow123 2 months ago
Can someone help explain is this a voluntary outdoor outing kit, or a kit you would use for getting lost...because I would imagine if it was a voluntary outdoor outing kit, I would want to bring along at least some kind of blanket/sleepingbag and a spoon/bowl for eating
HandsomeSasquatch 2 months ago
I might not agree with you on lot of stuff but I have to give you a credit because you always speak from the hart and try to help people. Cheers
nitroflesh 3 months ago
nice kit and keep making the videos your doing a great job.
skypot1 3 months ago
Dave, I'm a USAF PJ "Pararescue man" I was told about your website from a current rescue Op. The women we pulled kept a kit based off your sound advice. She stayed alive for three days before the EVAC. I understand your work for self reliance but, I ask you to please include PLB's on every web post for now on as an option. When I asked the women why she had no PLB she responded, "Your's and little web sites advised one" This is something you can correct and aid us in recovery. AFSOC.
Chae7471 3 months ago
@Chae7471 they're not exactly cheap.... "spot" is a cheap option but not very effective and doesn't give you a radio signal to hone in on..... It's tough man, I'd love one, but no way I can justify the price when I'd rather die in the bush then in an old age home.... Would be great if rescue services were able to subsidise them to make their job easier but that's not very realistic either.
mryellow123 2 months ago
Here's one that hasn't come up in the pathfinder system that i've been looking at heavily, and that's a good, heavy duty camo net. It's multipurpose, lightweight, but it is kind of bulky. Still, it can work for a hammock, it can provide shade in hot weather, (We'll call that shelter), a blind for hunting, a net for a trap, it's extra cordage. It does take up a lot of space, but for long outings, i'd have a larger backpack for carrying some food stuff. I think the bulk is neglegiable for it's use
dataphreak 4 months ago in playlist Survival Videos
If you don't have a folding saw, you might consider ditching the multi-tool for a small pair of Vise Grips and wall board saw blade. This was mentioned in the past. The Vise Grips can hold the saw blade--they become the handle-- and presto: you have a functional saw. Just another possibility.
Kayakwinds 4 months ago
love the vidios please keep em comming
lldistributor 5 months ago
cool vid
hpoblp 5 months ago
would you think ranger beads or a pacer would be helpful for distance thats to say you had a descent map??
dyna19781 5 months ago
@dyna19781 I agree for long distance travel (with map and compass). I have one strapped on the shoulder strap of my backpack.
Squidly78 5 months ago
You are awesome. ...And if we strap the 50gal. bag to the front of the 1st aid kit we could even clip the whole thing to a belt & free up a pocket.
I'm just starting to build my self-reliance skills & load-outs & I love how you're teaching such great prioritization intelligence & max capability w/ min. carry.
Thanks and I've been learning a ton from you already from just a few clips. New fan. Ace vids.
jazzlehazzle 5 months ago
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and share your teachings......this information and you , just might save a life by doing what you do. I would like as I am sure many others would also if you could do A INCH bag set up ...........I know many people are making those right now and this would help alot of people, including me, to gain some perspective on what a true survivor would take and why.
shawnlee28 5 months ago
Fucking Awesome stuff man, I really enjoy your teachings. I wish you had a video of a full video showing yourself making a shelter fire and everything.
WHat Mora is that? Mora 840 MG?
MarcViper 6 months ago
What you smoke? :[ thats not good! Like the vids keep them coming!
TheW1zard12 6 months ago
amazing video sir. keep it up
ghostgoose 6 months ago
Your videos should be mandatory curriculum in high school. This is serious brain food. Thank you for uploading your knowledge.
8nNbTE92H 6 months ago
great video i like ur suggestions,i also like ur dual survival show on discovery. i would really like to see u make a bug out bag or G.O.O.D video, i think u really know what u r doing and would value ur suggestions, well take care and b safe, god bless
Skidz1818 6 months ago
You can also use a section of the can liner in the same manner of the package of the battle dressing (i.e in the event of a sucking chest wound).
straightrazorpsycho 6 months ago
have you done a video going over the items on your edc?
Zladysman 7 months ago
Your the Danial Boone of modern times, hope you understand what I mean : }
dnnylee 7 months ago
I will always support you man...love the videos....made my first snare out camping last weekend and my girlfriend thought it was way cool
tfdoke 7 months ago
In your snare kit, what was the beeswax for?
sqwach 8 months ago
@sqwach lubrication.
sdkkrew 6 months ago
Hi Dave. 2 years since you made these videos and I still thoroughly enjoy watching them! Why ?? Because these vid's are super valuable to both newbies and "old-hands". Newbies because they may not know how to start off, and old hands because it helps them refine kits, and better understand what they may be doing by habit or learned by rote.
Video's explaining the 'thought process" behind filling various needs are as important as the demonstration VID's. Thanks for 3+ great years of videos man
Rivieratime 8 months ago
what is this hammock 06:15
And what is that 08:57
What kind of first aid use in this 10:00
kretenailian 8 months ago
what is this hammock 06:15
And what is that 08:57
kretenailian 8 months ago
what is this hammock 06:15
kretenailian 8 months ago
Thank you for the awesome information... My wife and I are very interested in the things you are teaching
Synthet01 8 months ago
Your vids are great. I wish you much success and longevity. I have loved this stuff since I was a kid and practice and prep when I can. I would love to spend some "Dirt time" in your classes. I hope to enroll soon. Please dont think I am judgemental, but you said you smoked. I know you live to be self reliant, any plans on quitting? I am a past "2 pack a day" guy and dont miss the "hack" or the "tax man" . Blessing to you and yours. Hope to get with "The Program" soon.
cleve0h 9 months ago
VOTE FOR RON PAUL 2012 PRESIDENT!!
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i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
cougarbahia 9 months ago
what r ranger bands?
cougarbahia 9 months ago
@cougarbahia It is just a nick name for rubber bands usually made from cross sevtions of inner tubes
wildernessoutfitters 9 months ago 3
it is a nick name for cross cut sections of inner tubes
wildernessoutfitters 9 months ago
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
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i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
cougarbahia 9 months ago
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i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
cougarbahia 9 months ago
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i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
cougarbahia 9 months ago
i love ur vids and ur tv show. i'm a stroke survivor and although i cant travel as far or fast as i used to, i still go for shorter day hikes and kayak runs. can u pls advise me how to carry live ember to reuse later? thx karen. ps do u ever have displays/shows in eastern canada? i can't get enough of the outdoors and survival talk. ......karen...im big fan of yours
cougarbahia 9 months ago
i just got a bushmaster survival knife with a 15 inch knife, the sheath holds a snake bite kit, whet stone, 1 snare, a small flashlight, a compass on the hilt and a pack of matches 2 bandaids disinfecting wipes fishing hooks, thin fishing line and two sinkers in a compartment in the handle. my question is one is the knife to large and two if so does the equipment in the sheath offset that?
romulusofroma2531 9 months ago
what hammock is that
graffiticandy 9 months ago
Can you still buy all the old pathfinder gear?
Geeknotions 10 months ago
Thanks Dave another great vid
windofthegods 10 months ago
Recently stumbled upon your videos and found them to be of tremendous help. It is very obvious that you speak from experience and it shows. You are truly a "guru woodsman!" Keep up the great work!!!
hsegawa1 11 months ago
Dave, excellent video. I am no survival expert but do believe like a boy scout, "be Prepared" with the materials and knowledge of how to use them. have the fishing kit because know how to fish. I have never trapped game with wire and therefore my kit does not have that material. The two most important things I consider is that I fully understand how to use what i carry and that they are excellent quality.
Keep making videos!
RECOIL64 11 months ago
hey dave where did you get your combat dressings and and other bandages in your "last aid" kit. ive tried googleing what you called them but i cant find a supplier. help greatly appreciated!
leloungeact 1 year ago
where can you get the bees wax that you have in the trapping kit?
masterthomas919 1 year ago
Great video Dave. Now I can go and take 40lbs out of my pack :-)
roso67 1 year ago
Lot to think about, I have reset my kit at least ten times, I keep overpacking. I am only a day hiker, but I was bringing 5 fire sources, 3 ways to filter water, enough meds for a week, and all the tools to build a long term shelter. Now I am down to a canteen, water filtering straw, some water tabs, alcohol wipes, medical tape, duct tape, a good multi tool, waterproof matches, para cord, a tarp, and a whistle and mirror. Everything, except the canteen, fits into an 18oz Kleen canteen.
johnmonk66 1 year ago
Great videos im having a blast being educated. I also love the the show, you and Cody crack me and my wife up. question at 1:43 you talk about the edc kit. where could i find that video? I looked all over. Thanks again.
TheHobbyProject 1 year ago
I realize this is an old video, but I have a couple humble suggestions: If you ranger band the bags to the other side of the last aid pouch, you can use the ALICE clip on your belt to cut down the bulk in your pockets and save space for gathering. also another sheet of the Aquamira tabs ranger banded to the bottle. you can fill the bottle in a river, drop in a tablet and keep walking. no need to fight with the pouch or build a fire. Keep up the great videos
problemsolver308 1 year ago
Awesome vid bud. I'm currently trying to piece together a kit just out of what I can pick up here and there.
Quick question is that your rabbit stick behind you? :p
Rikol123 1 year ago
he's good for a tv show....he not only knows things but he can comunicate very effectively whan he has in mind. I could listen for hours.
technologu 1 year ago
that's right Dave...stay positive and keep educating us! great job!
hypersonicdragon 1 year ago 2
thanks for all the vids Dave and for taking all the time to put them up. really helps me out a lot =)
tapoutish 1 year ago
Kick Ass vid dude, soon as i can scounge up the cash and the time, i'll be there to take a course,, money not so much the issue as the time, since 7 month olds cant watch themselves, anyway your doing awesome on you show and here. thanks for the video.
demonjames 1 year ago
Thanks for the great vid dave really love your stuff. And i think that its awsome that even though you are god knows were in the world, while you can, you still take the time to make and edit videos for all of us. Not many would care that much.
randizmo18 1 year ago
Wear the gloves!
boss039859 1 year ago
Thanks Dave!
1kajunman 1 year ago
Thanks Dave!
1kajunman 1 year ago
Fantastic video! I have just discovered your channel, and I'm enjoying every video very much. Some of them I've already watched couple of times. Thank you for teaching me about bows and how to make arrows. Now my overloaded too heavy ruksack problem is solved too. Can't wait to watch another video.
Best regards from Serbia! Keep the good work and can't wait to see you at Discovery
mirkosrndovic 1 year ago
@mirkosrndovic go to huludotcom to watch full episodes of dual survivor. you'll love it.
briargoatkilla 1 year ago
I have a new 3 piece kit. It's a cell phone, sleeping bag, and Amex card.
raycraises 1 year ago
Excellent series! Thanks so much, being a lady I found weight of kit of be a big issue. Its helped me a lot to work out priorities.
PurdyBear1 1 year ago
Great video. Gotta watch more of your vids.
Re: the flashlight--You can get very powerful flashlights that are much smaller than that rectangular thing, weigh next to nothing and have the ability to signal or run at low levels for long periods of time. Perhaps you already know that. I'm just a flashlight junkie.
CanItAlready 1 year ago
Great work, for me it comes down to food water and somewhere to sleep, thats what I need, every thing else is a want, so I ask myself what do I want ? Light is fast, but heavy is comfortable, what ever is wrong with the little finger on your left hand fix it its distracting, great vid my best M.S. in the U.K.
armouredcockroach 1 year ago
Thanks Dave!!! Love the new show!! You are a great teacher of knowledge that everyone should have a grasp on. It's fun, it's rewarding and knowledge is power. God Bless and congrats on your success!!!!
Jason from Iowa
mayaslave 1 year ago
I think Maxpedition owes dave some royalties for the versipack idea.
joshypoo79 1 year ago
hey dave ! What if you were in a bailout situation and you ended up having to bail out almost all of your items but the items you were able to keep with you were your last aid kit and your paracord?
djkaotik420 1 year ago
why don't you just keep the hole but pack?
theswimer419 1 year ago
Very informative videos. Even though I live in the city I try to keep as much knowledge as possible just in case I go outside city limits....
Love the new Discovery show by the way.
milspic74 1 year ago
i think i haerd you say that you can use the mullan leave as a bandage. did you also know that you can boil mullan leave and breath in the steam to help fleem from your lung's. great video and keep them comeing
carolinasurvival 1 year ago
knowledge is number 1 , in a real survival situation without anything that will play the
most important part without any doubt.
primitivebushskills 1 year ago
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primitivebushskills 1 year ago
Great videos, I really appreciate the time time and effort you put into this. Greetings from Sweden!
sahlind 1 year ago
Dave, Your videos are excelent!
Greetings from Peru!
zawape 1 year ago
I am french, I have'nt seen you on discovery but I do love your videos. Keep on giving us super technics and great ideas!!!
ben2006bmx 1 year ago
i bought a whistle at Wal-Mart , its got the whistle, compas, thermometer, magnifying glass. it was $ 3.88.
Balzy73 1 year ago
@Balzy73 yeah, the worst crap you can get for the money, the thermometer won't show anything good, whistle isn't the loudest, i really doubt about magnifying glass, the only thing that could be useful is the compass.
tekknorat 1 year ago
i bought a whistle at Wal-Mart , its got the whistle, compas, thermometer, magnifying glass. it was $ 3.88.
Balzy73 1 year ago
i bought a whistle at Wal-Mart , its got the whistle, compas, thermometer, magnifying glass. it was $ 3.88.
Balzy73 1 year ago
i bought a whistle at Wal-Mart , its got the whistle, compas, thermometer, magnifying glass. it was $ 3.88.
Balzy73 1 year ago
Your a smoker? First thing to go should be the cigs. Lightens the "pack".
XCritonX 1 year ago
Dave, thank you so much for your advice and dedication.
aguswidjaja 2 years ago
Thanks Brother! Great inspirational, practical, and helpful knowledge!
RalphE24 2 years ago
When I first read the title of the two cllips here I was under the impression of why we use "kits". Then I thought about it in a diffrent way. We use "kits" every day. Our wallets, car keys/key chains, or even a purse for a woman. Its the same concept. just not for the wilderness. We all do this from time to time. I kind of see it as the same thing. i know I have changed what I have in my truck everyday since i have been learning with Dave... Stay safe .... SCOUTS OUT!
r4venmoon 2 years ago
spoken like a true soldier
CodeWarriorx0539 2 years ago
He uses the wax to wax the wire in the winter to keep moisture from sticking and freezing and keep the traps from sticking. It can also be used for other things like fire starting.
Woodcraft101 2 years ago
great Dave, thank you
budansky 2 years ago
Whats the point of the wax in with the snares ?
DigitalRM 2 years ago
keep water from ruining them? maybe using it to waterproof items... not exactly sure. but some uses.
warpuppyTN70 2 years ago
If you wear a Leather Belt it can multi-task as a Knife Sharpener. Stropping a Knife on leather is good to keep a fine edge. It wont sharpen a dull knife but it can help keep your knife sharp.
Xare420 2 years ago
goes the same with jeans or something.
warpuppyTN70 2 years ago
This is another gem in your video collection Dave :D Also with your 'last aid' kit try maybe putting the garbage bag on the other side so you can utilize the belt clip. One less thing in your bag. Best wishes with Discovery as well. I love watching Survivor man And Man Vs Wild and I know im going to love watching your show as well one day. Your videos are enjoyable and brighten my day, thank you.
kingboru121 2 years ago
You are wealth of knowledge and a thankful guy. I wish you success in all you do.
photosedge 2 years ago
What is an EDC?
logsliderrjh 2 years ago
logsliderrjh -
Every Day Carry :)
CreamPie9uy 2 years ago
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@logsliderrjh
"Somebody on this planet, about 600 B.C. found some pieces of 'R6'. I don't know how they found it; either by watching madmen or something. But since that time they have used it.
And it became what is known as Christianity. The man on the cross. There was no Christ!"
- Scientology Class 8 Course, Lecture 10, 3 Oct 1968 ("R6" refers to an alien psychiatric thought implant)
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OpenComments 2 years ago
Very informative. I would have kept the hammock - can't beat that comfort and you sleep so much better - also the snares better to have more than one sourse of food catching.
logsliderrjh 2 years ago
and keeps you off the ground. i've been bitten by bugs on occasions that a hammock would've saved.
warpuppyTN70 2 years ago
Thanks a lot Dave !!!! I thought i could survive pretty good in the wilderness untill i watched your video's and realized i probably would have killed myself ! LOL
Your video's have tought me a lot !!
gmbucher1 2 years ago
nice vid
DAV19800 2 years ago
im young but im so in survival like for 2 years now but im not 18 so i cant go to croatian survival school iv been watching ur vids like 2 days now and u know wht ur doin and i bet u would be better then less and bear grylls combined i hope u get ur own show so we can watch :P ty and this video helped me too 2000/5
shapeshifter000 2 years ago
one word...THANKS
blossombogart2 2 years ago
out of all your videos this is my favorite!! every time i carry a 40 pound pack around i come back to this video and it helps me lighten it up!!!! can't wait to see you on discovery!!!
carveawoodeneye 2 years ago
i love this guy
yumsalad 2 years ago
It's nice to know that you already have in mind that you wont become a celebrity that can't be bothered with youtube. But just make sure you give enough time to yourself too :P your gonna be a busy man.
47Indigo47 2 years ago
Guerreiro,
go go go!
fiendable 2 years ago
Excellent stuff. Thank you.
WHITERACIALLOYALIST 2 years ago
Awesome videos, thanks for sharing this information =D
MaxSafeheaD 2 years ago
Hope things work out for you! Your videos are extremely informative. Thanks Dave!
CMDB201 2 years ago
great no B.S> vid.. i beleve in you and the things you do!!!...best of luck with the discovery thing
blackoracle69 2 years ago 12
Im a wilderness survival merit badge instructor for my Boyscout Troop and I only wish i knew half of what you do. I try to learn more everyday, I sadly dont get as much time to practice and go out in the woods as I should. I keep hoping to get or make more time but i try to do the best with what i get on occassions. Thanks Dave for everything you do and keep the videos coming maybe one day ill get to meet ya and chat in person. Take care man
RidgeRunner57k 2 years ago 3
what is les strouds youtube name?
schnips074 2 years ago
Awesome vid dave!Now I'm going to go through my BOB and see what can go.
Isismygoddess333 2 years ago
In what Video do you discuss what you have in your fire kit ?
I know whay I carry but I was curious what was in yours please.
Thanks for all the great Videos
osgkar 2 years ago
Great information, man. I enjoy your practical approach to survival.
MartyNoir 2 years ago 2
Great video man I think u would make a better Les stroud
thewildwildcat 2 years ago
Again good vid.
On the trash bag , I've replaced all my kit with self made 5x7 or 5x8ft sil nylon tarps, They compress the same if not smaller than the 55gal liners. They have draw backs but hold up better than trash bags over time. Just 2 cents nothing more.
Keep up the common sense advise.
D69A
delta69alpha 2 years ago
Do you have any instructions for someone who wanted to make their own silicon nylon tarps? Perhaps you could put a video up on your channel (i'm subscribed there as well)
wolfuntamable 2 years ago
They are simple to make if you have a basic sewing machine. I have considered a movie but again they are so simple there is no need. You cut it to size, hem the edges, add your tie outs and your done . Fabric can be had online or even in walmarts discounted fabric isle. Size is key, a 5x8 is plenty for 1 person and great for kits. Larger tarps take more time and experience to make due to the seams. Sorry for the hi jack,
D69A
delta69alpha 2 years ago
Great work on the Kit I have something very simaler How ever for a shoudler strap I have a braided section of paracord which allows me an additional 200 ft of para cord in my shoudler strap as well as leaving loops open in it for molle and alice mounting for minimal carry to keep my hands and pockets free
nbihlenfeld 2 years ago
Interesting video; very informative. Been putting a "just in case" bag together recently so it's good to get different points of view on what the contents should be.
Just wondered if you've got an opinion or any experience of water bottles with inbuilt filtration? (The ceramic filters, able to remove bacteria and viruses, as well as the usual gunk).
mananachronism 2 years ago 2
If you google "bug out bag," you'll find lots of good information to help you put your own SHTF pack together.
FlailingDutchman 2 years ago
Great stuff Dave!
sadistikk 2 years ago 2
another great vid dave. i got a couple young ladies in training on your site. american women kick ass, especially withsome brother dave lessons.
you da man.
llshamelessll 2 years ago
This vid series is very helpful. It reminded me that in the wilderness, weight equals calories and calories equal survivability. I really have got to break down and get the saw...
Thanks Dave. Absolutely GREAT information!
cmonsterz 2 years ago
This two part video plus the EDC one are great! I believe that Colhane expressed my exact view. One question Dave: You have addressed the subject of firearms before so I know you are pro-gun, Why is it that you don't advise carrying a gun in your kit? A .22 kit gun and 200 hundred rounds weigh very little, and can put food in your table and scare away bogeys! I realize that to do any good you have to become very skilled with it, but still...
Cameron1942 2 years ago
Dave,
Great job on these videos. It really brings out that you have to keep it focused on the things that will actually kill you. Along with the energy conservation factor I like to include items that will save me the time it takes to solve the FIRE-WATER-SHELTER problem right away. Nobody ever gets into a situation at 9:30 AM on a sunny day, its more like fading light and drizzle with a twisted ankle. Your kit avoids the overconfidence that good bush craft skills can sometimes encourage.
Colhane 2 years ago
I have always been a tomahawk guy. I will get a good folding saw and try it out.
I am 55 years old and have carried the ax since I was fourteen and the one I have now is 15 to twenty years old. I don't know if I can leave it at home!
But you might be right about a good folding saw.
ferdonandebull 2 years ago
Dave,
I've been a reader of yours and have purchased items from you for some time now, and a thumbs up to all you do. I have to say these 2 videos on the Mentality kit has been great - you have taken my confussion (confussed easily I might add - %^) ) out of what to really have on hand so thanks - and looking forwared to your "TV" series
vinemaple1 2 years ago
thanks for the info Dave
RestlessBear70 2 years ago
thanks Dave
liketadied 2 years ago
This is another way of saying that the most important tool in the survival situation is our brain (talking about the mentality)
cristiflorin 2 years ago
Kits are dynamic things, my 3 day has a mora, a kershaw folding saw, and a multitool, my 4+day has those 3, plus a 19" wetterlings, and a cold steel GI tanto
The Axe debate....I prefer to carry the axe on my longer trips, pretty much for splitting wood, carving certain things fast and easy, and all around hammering, and or smashing, I don't split wood, the traditional way, I do it in 3-4 foot lenthes, and use 3inch diameter wood spike/wedges, its viability is all about scope and scale
dreamthinker79 2 years ago
The GI tanto, it was $15, is thin, and light, and near indestructable, it hacks decent, within its scope, cord wrapped handle, the design is a "one toothed saw", it is a spear, a shovel, prybar, hammer, battons decent, it has youtube destruction vids
I beat the crap outa this knife, thats what its for. Cold Steels lower price bracket knives are phenominal, many designs, 10-20 bucks, good metal (for the price)
I paid 14+23+10+60+15, for all 5 tools, thats $64 without the axe
dreamthinker79 2 years ago
you have to be one of the best survivalist on youtube. i really do enjoy your vids.
ccsniper 2 years ago
AGREED!
olive0drab0fad 2 years ago
that fishing kit is great.
hedgehoghunter007 2 years ago
Dave,dude,I just wanted to say how cool it is to see an honest guy trying to do what is right by selling what is worth carrying.The clowns that sell all the cheap novelty garbage on their supposedly legitimate sights are asswipes! You rock,Canterbury! Keep up the great work and QUIT SMOKING!
TragicCanyon 2 years ago
nice video dave
littletobykeith 2 years ago
Take the gloves!
menderfire9 2 years ago
keep up the good work boss.
Gabbos 2 years ago
Dave, just wondrin' what multi-tool you're carrying in this video.
thanks
wheresmywrench 2 years ago
Dave - you uttered the magic words that successful men have been saying for many generations -
Having knowledge and skill means you don't need nearly as much 'gear' to get the job done.
Foxer604 2 years ago
Dave you brought up a good piont ,about not duplicating stuff, but i think the fishing kit should go,i tried a kit like yours and had good luck with it,now it's like standard issue, Great videos i like seeing them,and hope you get the job with discovery channel
quartermain1973 2 years ago
8:40 my dad gave me something like that. it was his med kit he carried with him in Vietnam. it's got 3 pressure type dressings for if you get shot in the stomach or something, plus the actual case he carried with him. i never leave home w/o it except for when i'm at work.
captaincoolness55 2 years ago
Totally off topic. Just want to share something that happened to me about an hour ago. I live in Colorado and I just walked out off the trails behind my cabin. Probably about a 30 min walk into the mountains. Found a nice spot and hung out with my dog. (hes a pitbull). Out of no where he started running, so I looked to see what he was after and it was a baby deer. He actually CAUGHT the thing.
jangelo02 2 years ago
He had it on the ground and it was screaming for its mom. About 10 seconds later 2 deer show up and start to charge my dog. I ran up yelling trying to get the deer away from my dog and one of them turned on me staring me down. I have a big ontario knife, so I turned around so I could get behind a tree in case it charged me.
jangelo02 2 years ago
Once I turned my back the thing charged me. I turned back around and it stopped. Finally my dog lost grip of the baby and started chasing after it again down the mountain. If you were there all you would see is a dog chasing a fawn, 2 deer chasing a dog, and a person chasing 2 deer. lol.
jangelo02 2 years ago
hey dave about the traps & fishing kit y not have the 2 of them i would you can have lots of food fish one day game the next day but like you said it's up to the oerson right
gypsietraveller 2 years ago
I lost track of them and was looking for my dog for about an hour and a half, until my girlfriend called me and said "he just came home and hes out of breath wagging his tail".....so yea, That was my adventure for the day. Pretty nuts.
Sorry to take up so much space on your comment box Dave, but this is the last thing I watched before I set out so I figure this would be the best place to post it. =)
jangelo02 2 years ago
you rely no ur stuf your videos rely help me and give me lots of info to help me with my bushcraft thanks keep it up
binnsy511 2 years ago
Great series. I don't entirely agree with the ditching of the compass (it can definitely save your life), but I love the philosophy.
ROBattles 2 years ago
That is a question worth thinking about! 2 Tools in one really on that one, I have one on the EDC though! It is a toss up and does not weight much-Probably a keeper!
wildernessoutfitters 2 years ago
Thanks for putting this vid out there Dave. This stuff needed to be said! keep up the good work.
HarrHadz308 2 years ago
Great vid Dave. Made me go back and analize my kit. by the way what was Les strouds channel name?
Tornfrombelow 2 years ago
it's survivour man on discovery channel. hope that helps.
marcanchucky 2 years ago