SAS Survival Kit - Military Survival Kit!

A versatile Survival Kit to Live Off the LAND!

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Buck Knife 110:

ESEE 4 Survival Knife:

Benchmade Griptillain Folding Knife:

Military Mess Kit:

Esbit Stove:

Wire Saw:

Potassium Permanganate:

Medical Kit:

CAT Tourniquet:

Israeli Bandage:

VS-17 Panel:

Orange Drum Liners:

Whirl Pac Bag:

Survival Matches:

Match Safe:

Fresnel Lens:

Kevlar Cord:

Button Flash Light:

Condor Parang:

Acme Whistle:

Signal Mirror:

Paracord:

[vonsprague]

In about 1982 at the age of 15 I bought a copy of the SAS survival handbook and a First aid book both published by Collins in the UK. They became my secular bibles and I used them to learn all I could. I used to go out with mates for 2 or 3 nights at a time with minimal kit and basically live rough this lead to hiking and hunting. Fast forward to late 1985 I joined British Airborne forces and I was one step ahead throughout my training with my scouting knowledge, shooting and wild camping. I then eventually got to train with Mr. Wiseman and I was too embarrassed or awestruck to actually thank him. 20 years later I left the military but continued to enjoy wild places from the Mohave to the Highlands of Scotland and always carry my survival kit. Great work young Ranger. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[Gstrowes]

A little tip I've learned for storing cotton wool/vaseline is to pack it into the sort of wide bore plastic straws that you get in coffee/smoothie shops and such. Prepare the tinder and pack it into the straws, cut to length for the size of tin you have, then heat seal the ends to prevent leakage/water ingress. Ideal for all sorts of kits. Simply cut it open to use. The added bonus is that the straw itself will burn quite hot.

[azhomeboy]

If theres a better Channel presenting and demonstrating survival kits, I havent found it. Youre the best bro! 👍👍

[MrMarkg]

I like what you did, making a small indentation on the top of the hexamine block so you could rest the lighted match on it.
I would never have thought to do that.

[johnkline]

Awesome talk today Andrew!!! Wiseman’s SAS Survival Book (the big book, not the pocket edition) was my first “real” survival book. The challange I had as a young man was trying to find Potassium Permanganate and the Beta light (remember kids, this was pre-internet in the late 80’s)…nowadays we have great alternatives to those items. I actually found a vendor that has the British Pattern 58 SAS escape and evasion pouch that Lofty illustrated in his book, had to buy it! I had a surplus Dutch aluminum mess tin, but recently picked up a stainless steel Danish mess tin (same configuration, just ss) keeping with the Pathfinder principals of have a strong container.
Keep up the fire!!!

[wernesgruder]

A sheet of tin foil over the mess tin will cut boiling times. Or cut a lid from the thin metal used for biscuit tins. In wet conditions you can use it for the base of a fire. Pile tinder on top and it stops moisture wicking up from the ground. Very lightweight and thin so no burden to carry

[biblebeliever]

Great job downsizing. Folgers makes coffee in bags like tea. Regular and decaf.
Thank you God Bless

[rogueraven]

Corporals corner gave you a shout out. I actually rediscovered his channel because I enjoy yours so much. Keep making them.

[Stoney_AKA_James]

Excellent Andrew!
The SAS Survival Handbook is a really good manual. It’s relatively small size makes it easier to pack or even put into a 1-gallon zip lock bag and kept in your cargo pocket.
You must have found the only workable wire saw!!
I'm glad that you mentioned using modern items to enhance the kit at the end.
Best Glide makes great kits, I always carry one of their military pocket kits in my cargo pocket.
As well as the Best Glide advanced adventurer survival kit in my truck go bag, it is a really good modern version of Lofty's kit.

[treadheadpete]

I have been carrying small survival kits with me for over 40 years. I really like yours, and your approach to the topic.

[Christopher-cuyc]

Great teacher of no nonsense and practical survival and thriving techniques, thanks again

[christopheverstappen]

great vidéo, I'm in the Belgian army for 32 years now, and Lofty learned me in 93 some survival skills before we went to Bosnia, still got my kit. Keep making up good videos, thanks

[DaleJC]

Excellent as always. You always make the point to discuss not only the capabilities of a piece of kit, but also the limitations of the item. Know your skills, know your kit, know yourself and understand how it all comes together. Keep it up and thank you.

[jeremyholt]

Few suggestions. I always spray paint in bright colours any survival kit so that you can see it easily if you drop it on the ground eg I do not like the black whistle in the kit. Another thing is if you are going to drink hot liquid out of a metal mess tin put a small piece of gaffer tape on the edge. That way you won’t burn your mouth. I prefer not to stick anything on the inside lid of the survival tin so that you can use it as a signalling mirror. Lastly I was impressed by wrapping stuff like razor blades in gaffer tape- great idea!

[surviveanything]

The time and effort you put into your videos is appreciated. The peanut butter craving is real, I got down to about 4% body fat in ranger school. Sua Sponte.

[kento]

After 35 years someone has faithfully recreated and shown implementation of Lofty's kit!
Yes as a young man had a hard time piecing together a lot of the items in his kit.

[cindyjean]

Be prepared…

The will to survive… knowledge…
And a kit…

Indeed…

Thanks Major, for another great video…

Every Sunday, your video is part of my day…😊

[dilleneldridge]

The ducttape with the fishin tackle and the razers was a great idea

[craigmacdonald]

Great video! ❤ Tip: you should cook/boil water in the smaller tin and use the larger tin as a lid/cover.

[nigelkettle]

G'day from Australia mate. Found your channel from Corporal Kelly of corporal's corner. Love the video, keep up the great work.