How to Survive the Unsurvivable: Debunking Survival Myths!

Debunking Common Survival Myths: The Truth Behind Sucking Venom and Tying Knives to Spears

In the wild, misinformation can be as dangerous as any predator. Join us as we debunk two common survival myths that could mean the difference between life and death.

First up, the age-old notion of sucking venom out of a snake bite. Does this actually work, or is it just Hollywood hype? We'll explore the science behind snake venom and why this myth might do more harm than good.

Next, we'll tackle the idea of tying a knife to the end of a spear for hunting or defense. While it sounds like something out of a survival novel, does it hold up in reality? We'll break down the practicality and effectiveness of this technique, revealing whether it's a genuine survival strategy or just a myth.

Join us for an eye-opening journey into the truth behind these survival myths and arm yourself with knowledge for your next adventure in the great outdoors. Don't let misinformation be your downfall – subscribe now and stay informed!

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[ONThree]

I use to believe that if I accidentally swallowed a watermelon seed then I would grow a watermelon in my belly. What's the most surprising myth you've heard that turned out to be false. Doesn't have to be based on Survival?

[jamezz]

I’m a 65 year old codger who, on a daily basis, is faced with the reality of grossly over-estimating my capacity to complete various tasks on time.

But, everyday I’m thankful for the good health, skills and abilities God has blessed me with.

[clanwatkins]

I'm 62, I was 18 before I ever saw a deer. Was 22 before I had a chance to hunt one. I'm from sw mo. Dad was raised during depression, he told me even squirrels and opossums were rare to see before WW2 . So I can see where wildlife would disappear

[McGiver]

the secret to potatoes is ''light'' soil... you need soil that contains a percentage of sand in it... Clay and sand are the perfect mixture... black topsoil won't do... because it holds water, the potato needs fresh water, that runs through the ground... and sun, plenty of sand... that's we they grow nicely in standing sacks, filled with soil, as you water the top of the sack, the water drains downward, watering the roots, but it doesn't stay... and when you plant a potato, you don't need all potato... you can cut it into pieces, that have ''one eye'' [as we call it in Greece] that will produce one plant... every potato may give 3-8 ''eyes'' and every plant 6-8 kilos of potatoes...

[pb]

Qualifier on the tourniquet application without further advanced medical treatment:

You should only be tourniqueting extremities. So, if you leave the tourniquet on far too long, it’s not like you’re going to kill any organs. Yes, you’ll start getting dead tissue if you leave a tourniquet on too long… but so be it in a crazy no-advanced medical situation. Plenty of people in the old days lost limbs for reasons we wouldn’t today, but they kept living. It sucks, but so does dying.

[jeffpeters]

I do have one reason to tie my knife to the end of a stick....if there is a mushroom that I know 150% to be edible up a tree out of reach then tie the knife on a stick, cut the mushroom and take your knife off the stick. I personally don't do this however, I'm allergic to mushrooms. Great video!

[miken]

Instead of potatoes I saw a sailboat that was growing sweet potatoes, not for the sweet potatoes but for the leaves. Sweet potato vines are fast growing, edible, use as a substitute for spinach or salads, even the stems & roots are edible, full of protein carbs & fiber plus full of vitamins and nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium. No fat, so you should cook with bacon or oil.

[sandhollowhomestead]

I don't hear folks talk about adding sand to your garden. It helped my garden when it was a hard soil but after 3 years of adding sand and manure it could grow anything. Yes I added some leaves and straw too.

[Tbowie]

Having horses in the Arkansas Ozarks really helped us with fertilizer! It was extremely difficult to just grow good grass in that rocky soil prior to livestock.
I grew up in NW Indiana and was used to gardening in finger digable black dirt. So the Ozarks were shocking. I also have a NC property and growing a garden is even different there. Ya gotta learn your spot and get seeds from plants that have been vetted in the area (have grown there for multiple seasons).
Yes, using fire to purify water, the fire would dry you out quicker than you could purify with an altoids tin.
Learn how to make a homemade charcoal filter.

[freenewlife]

MYTH: You don't need to stock preps, like food, medicine, because you will take it at gunpoint from your neighbor under duress. Guess what, they expect you, and they have a plan to eliminate you quickly, effectively.

[elevatorman]

Great video brother. Survival sucks in general. Real survival. Even small things like not showering. You go 3 to 5 days without a shower. Small creature comforts like that people take for granted.

[edrodabaugh]

There’s a reason why most towns are 15-20 miles apart from each other. Water .

[brucehillbillybarthalow]

You know I wonder about the char cloth, considering alot of cloth/clothing being made of polyester and or nylon blends. Great video and thank You

[routereyes]

It’s said that 90-95% of the population in the U.S. would die within the first year if we experienced total electrical power loss without external help.

[jelkel]

Have a read through the SAS Survival guide and see what Lofty said about survival tins. It's not what a fair few people think. Fully concour on the pack weight thing, even a well thought out pack will become a burden after a long distance for regular hikers, twice a year Tom who hasn't even used his boots over long distance is not "rising to the occasion". I'm a regular hiker most of the year, I can do 20 miles a day if I'm lucky and I feel it the next day. Over several days you can get pretty mangy and I keep things light.

[scottangel]

Hey Jason, great video!! I have often thought about the tourniquet issue and while it's a valuable skill, the question is that it is predicated on the idea of there being a higher level of medical attention to follow said care. If that is not available, then what? You end up with the dying of the limb and a whole lot of other issues many don't have the experience to do. I think most of the issue is brought in from the military side of survival, in which there is almost always higher med care available. But in a true SHTF that most likely won't be the case.

[throwdownhard]

Anything worthwhile is always hard. It's just life.

[willames]

Really solid vid! Gotta say the ferro carriers who’ve NEVER used one 🤦‍♂️ Also, the a Rambo knife type when people have done serious survival classes with just an SAK. Practice and skill trump feelings and wants 100% of the time.

[MikeSimmons]

In reality without access to higher medical care, putting a tourniquet on someone is just buying them time to write a goodbye letter. ✌🏼

[JohnTBlock]

Ferro rods and a shit ton of Bic lighters....