Black Scout Tutorials - Escape and Evasion [Noise, Light, & Litter Discipline]

In this episode, we describe some concepts to be weary of in an escape and evasion situation that will help you stay hidden from trackers. Some of these little things will keep you from being found and could save your life depending on the situation. Hope you take something from this and thanks for watching!

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[Petzlglyph]

Good Vid, another thing to check for light disipline is to place all your gear, clothing, shoes, pack... in a dark location and shine a light on it all to verify that there are no reflective strips built into any of it. A lot of manufacturers are putting these reflective strips into their stuff for "safety". You may not even notice it but it will light up like crazy if someone shines a light your way.

[hallhouse]

Pretty cool.
I’m a self taught hunter.
Most of my deer kills are from walk/stalk hunts.
I figured out what works best for sneaking around in the woods without alerting attention to yourself and much of what you mentioned is pretty
much how I do it.
Leafy mesh camo conceals well and cautious,
slow movement is key.
I usually take one step then stop, look around slowly and plan my next step
taking care not to step on sticks.
Staying out of direct sunlight and keeping anything reflective covered.
I keep pebbles in my
pocket to throw with a thumb fling if something looks at me then looks away....movement is your worst enemy.

If you can sneak up on a mature doe bedded down in the woods you’ve got it nailed.
Of course this is not a survival situation but a lot the principles
apply.
Marksmanship and keeping cool under pressure is paramount.
Notice how hunters get buck fever or have an adrenaline dump after they kill a deer?
Learning how to control those body functions is a learned trait and not everyone can do it.
Imagine trying to control that with an armed enemy that just doesent flip it’s tail and run.

[SurvivalOnPurpose]

Great video Jack. Lots of details those of us who were never in the military might not think of. For example, I never thought of why issue BDUs have button flap pockets instead of Velcro. Or that other reason to carry plastic bags. Thanks for making these "I hope I never need this info" videos. - Bryan

[joedixon]

Anyone that was in the Military {US. Army} {USMC} generally wouldn't leave litter laying around for trackers, or for that matter anyone else to find, at least that was the way I was trained as a Marine Infantryman.

[simplypagan]

Excellent points.  For eliminating walking sounds like cracking twigs, old trackers use a particular walking technique rather than socks over boots.   Socks will pick up small detris that can later snag and make more noise or cause you to stumble.

[robvenom]

Great video. Night tracking I always wear eye protection to move quickly through heavily wooded area with no light. It may make a slight glint but getting a branch in the eye will take you out quickly.

[Cymatic]

1:40
"They can track cellphones."
Who's they, the government? Now you're taking my language. 😎

[canusakommando]

We kept a sponge in our canteens to reduce water slosh. You lose water volume but the noise won't give you away.
Just a tip I was taught.
Great video. Thanks.

[guile]

turn the bladder upside down and suck the air Pocket out and there's no sloshing.
I do this when I jog with my camelback

[thepreppingengineer]

I use a Geigerrig. To prevent air in the bladder, flip it upside down and suck out all the air. My first hydration bladder was a Camelbak. I got a Geigerrig for Christmas and it was a night and day difference. I highly recommend Geiggerig. If you live in a colder climate i would suggest getting the insulated tube.

[FatDaddyFun]

I've been sitting here watching stealth camping vids for two hours now, and this video was far superior to anything I have watched so far. Full of good and vital info. And thank you for your service, sir. Thumbs up. And you have a new subscriber. Carry on. I'll be in the area all day. Lol.

[RealityCheckGA]

Great Work. I really like the video. And I appreciate you covering a subject that a lot of people consider taboo or refuse to cover. 

[semco]

We was taught some of that while I was in the Air Force and some I learned from my grandfather when I was a teen growing up. I was able to walk up on deer many times and surprised them while they was sleeping. I worked for the prison system of the state of Arkansas and learned some there also about being tactical and not giving myself away when on the job.

[walterpalmer]

Nowhere else have I seen this idea or info. All this information can also be applied to leaving little to no impact in camping, trekking or hunting,  and heightens your awareness to your surroundings and environment. Great video. New subscriber via Survival Lilly.

[legendzfall]

"Don't do that anyway, 'cuz it's unhealthy." HAHAHA... awesome

[Sapper-X]

A good one to remember regarding camouflage and concealment; keeping in mind why things are seen/spotted. When I was going through recruit training (Aust army) we were taught an easy-to-remember catch phrase, if you will. We use/were taught:
Mother movement and her five daughters - Shine, silhouette, shadow, sound and speed (of movement/motion).

[A_hiwayman]

Very true brother! Thank you for sharing this with non military backround! Perfect refresher!!

[henribenoit]

You can also get stalking socks for hunting instead of putting socks over your boots, great video man.

[markramone]

Put vaseline on all your zips. Make them silent; water proof and prevents jams

[drewsteffen]

Hi jack, as a former marine I am trying to teach my boys about working as a unit. I was former force rece. I use your videos to help me show them some things I have not had to do in 10 years. Thank you for spreading a lot of info to the untrained and beginners like my boys . God bless and semper fi