A Homemade Compact Survival Kit

Here's a compact wilderness survival kit that I've been working on. I'm also working on a more "urban" survival kit of the same size that I'll show in a future video. Enjoy!

[BennyCFD]

What a lot of people fail to do, and one of the most important thing you put your kit together actually go out and spend a night somewhere and rely 100% on your kit. You'll find out what you really need that works for you. People tend to buy a lot of cool stuff they see on YouTube but really has no useful functionality. But man is it cool. Kits are good but you have to practice a few times a year.

[jetwolf]

I should recommend taking a candle and coating the matches in the melted wax to make them water proof

[jetwolf]

I would also recommend loading up the lighter with some other stuff like wrapping it in duct tape or gorilla tape. Gorilla tape can be an amazing fire starter. Plus inside the roll of tape you can add little stuff like fishing line and hooks and any thing else you want

[gf]

Don't know if it would be economically viable or not, but you should sell these kits. This is damn near a perfect mini survival kit. I'd buy one for sure!

[waynehead]

I search these kind of videos for things I don't already have. The trick candles are a brilliant addition! ~ Thanks for that one.

[ryanwalden]

That’s one of the BEST small kits of seen by far!!! & I’ve seen a lot!! Well thought through and gave me a lot of good advice! Thanks great vid!!

[georgeg]

For sunscreen, i use some lip balm with SPF 15, can also be used as ointment, tinder (with cotton), and on cold dry winter days you rub some on exposed skin to prevent moisture loss which makes you colder like sweating in summer...

[franhildwine]

I thought I was the only person fascinated by survival kits. Outstanding work and I really enjoy your format. Clean, simple, easy to understand. Also a good, well practiced voice that is easy to listen to. Bravo.

[canadafree]

Nice kit. Solid on shelter, fire, water and decent on first aid. Being found is very important so I'd certainly put a real signal mirror in the kit and there are so many sizes out now. If one thinks the knife is a bit large or heavy, you could always plan on using your EDC knife and putting a smaller folder or even fixed blade in there. At the end of the day, the owner must be confident in the contents which is why making your own is best.

[carlblair]

Just my opinion, the one handed Trekker is one of the best knives to have in a survival situation minus a fixed blade. Which having a fixed blade is not always possible or practical. Great video. With your format and content, I have suggested your channel to some of my fellow military and civilian buddies.

[gy]

great kit :) proving the point that the BEST kit you could ever have is the one you make yourself for yourself

[__hjg__]

Love it!!! Amazing kit!! JMHO: I would add 1more sewing needle, a sun screen/bug repellent packet, 1 bullion cube, 1 caffeine pill, a mini-signal mirror and a small Fresnel. I think u could lose the small army knife (I love them too... and have dozens - but u have the big one) and maybe even the wire saw since there's one the large knife). Great ideas!!!!

[deborahpadgett]

I am so glad that I watched this video. You gave me some fresh, new ideas for my EDC kit. Thank you and please keep up the great work.

[dukeeod]

Great kit. You should market this a very well thought out survival kit possibly the best I have seen. Thanks for sharing

[Diana-fwbu]

This is fantastic. I would pay for this kit any day. Nice work.

[adamlarsen]

What a great kit! One idea/suggestion, if it will fit I would replace the coffee filters with a bandana. SO MANY uses and imo a must have in any survival kit. Thanks for the great videos & kit breakdowns. I love your channel

[unfi]

Only the best comes from the best. It is now our favourite too & will duplicate it into our compact kit complimentary to our fully kit first aid bag. Cheers mate.!

[richwicklund]

Hell of a good kit from a guy that sees tons of them and has a feel for what is and isn't necessary.

[johnmoco]

Nice kit. Built something similar, but a bit larger. Few more of each kinda thing... I'm using a fairly inexpensive multi-pocket fishing vest to carry it and a bunch of other stuff.

[E-bike]

Very nice well thought out kit! Great idea on including two water and shelter elements! Super channel!