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Architect Knives make beautiful knives and i was lucky enough to pick up a stunning Magnacut 6.5 as a camp knife, but I wish they would stop with the skeletonized tangs, it really lets down an otherwise perfect range of knives. I know they are probably plenty tough enough and its all about balance etc., but psychologically I cant get past a skeletonized tang being equivalent of a half tang and not a full.

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Just found this video and was wondering if helikon considered your suggestions for changes to buckle and water bottle pocket. Im considering buying one. Do you still use yours?

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Sadly can’t find these on Amazon any more at the moment.

Hey Dan. Is everything okay? It's been 13 days without a video?

The AK8 seems like it's the perfect size for batoning wood. I'm tempted to get the Magnacut version since I already have one in 3V.

Just picked up a OneTigris poncho, excited to try it out. Loving this video, I like the way you show and clearly explain things. Thanks sir.

Still using? This vid a year old now.

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I have similar pouch for metal canteen but I have a titanium Stanley style cup with lid. Inside is net pouch with knife, compass, 2. 410 caliber shotgun cartridges, a folding knife with saw, lighter, 2 small candles, pencil sharpener ( to get dry kindling from sticks) On front of canteen pouch is a front zip pocket I stuffed with first aid gear including tcp oil bandages etc. It has sling to put over shoulder and 2 straps on back I folded waterproof poncho into the straps so the pouch itself it's similar to a " T" shape. Plenty of room above metal container so added thin gloves and a heavy duty zip lock bag to put white birch bark or other resources I find. Awesome video mate, respect from 🇬🇧

I had the same idea a while ago. It has a Mora Garberg. Maxpedition dump pouch, ferro rod, stormproof matches, a Silky pocketboy 130, a couple pieces of fatwood, bottle, nesting cup, and a little bit of type 1 paracord.

6:20 Makes me wonder why the manufacturer didn't do that... Without that little cap, that compartment is useless. Where can you get replacement caps? lol

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my pathfinder bag , the original . i use for my stove bag molle to keep it to my walk home truck bag. so wasnt abused, it rides in the back seat 24/7. the zipper just died for the outer pocket. not a ykk .grabbed it to make a cup of tea in the shop on a rainy day and it just let go.

so nice

Good set up. 👌 I like a simple yet functional set up.

awesome stuff man

wow complete survival kit nice

is it very similar to the tahoma field knife?

I like Esee products, but here in Europe they are pricey. I got a CS survivalist and a Gerber strongarm for the price of an Esee6, and have some €'s to spare! Like your vid 👍

Great information. God Bless

Just saying what everyone who views your videos know is that many of those items are pocket EDC items, even if someone does not have a bottle bag. This would surely leave much more room for possibly a little larger tarp. and possibly a snack or two.

My main water bottle kit has this pouch. The bottom area holds an alcohol stove and stand, with a book of matches. Imho it must have a filter straw (I like the Survivor Filter best) and purification tabs. I also keep a bandana, 1/2”x5” ferro rod wrapped in jute twine, nesting cup and lid, a Mora Eldris, a glow stick, and of course a small bottle of denatured alcohol for the stove. Some of my bottle kits have a tea ball. Some have a silcock key.

Damn good video.

I wouldn't put the plastic lighter on the bottom.

Great video, I thought of doing the same thing. I assume you'll put clean water in the water bottle, but if you need another source of it I didn't see any other way to purify it except to boil it. Maybe another way?

I Always include a folding saw, like the silky pocket boy or bahco just make sense to me. I have the condor water bottle carrier and I have a mora companion, and a drum liner/ large trash bag 3 to 6 mil. Frerro rod 1/2 5 in with striker stainless steel water bottle( single wall ) 100 ft of # 36 bank line. Also have bottle of water purification tablets and a Sawyer mini water filter few other things. We just need to convince people to carry one someday they may need it great video

Great video I'm getting one of those pouches! Remember the later 10 Cs Dave came up with compass, candle, cotton, canvas needle and cargo tape. For cover Id roll up 2 or 3 regular trash bags. Cutting ranger bands 1/2 inch wide from bike tubes come in handy as well. I'm sure I could squeeze some snare wire and fishing kit in the voids.

Great concept Dan, putting most of your items in your pockets will give you more room in the pouch. A headlamp would be a better choice for "candeling". I use a Maxpedition 12"X5" bottle holder for one of my truck kits.

I like that orca pouch with carparment on the bottom, great idea😊

That's a good kit. Something I like to carry is a roll of vet wrap in place of Band-Aids. I like the 4" X 5 yds. Rolls. It can be used as a tourniquet in an emergency. Some of the local police officers that I have introduces this to have told me it is been used to save more than a few people's lives. It makes one hell of a tough Band-Aid. 😁

Oh boy Dan you have gone and done it now lol!! I think that some things that I would add to this kit is as follows: 1. A small pealess whistle, such as one of those SOL rescue howler models for signaling. 2. A 55 gallon contractor bag that can be used to maybe line the inside where the bottle sits. These have so many uses I would be here all day trying to list them all. 3. A small Starflash signal mirror that could fit inside the bandana in the bottom. 4, Along with the mirror, place a credit card sized Fresnel lens in that compartment to. Would be a redundancy for fire starting at the least. 5. A small but good quality compass, such as those ones made by Sun company, for at least cardinal directions and since it does have a rotating bezel possibly navigation. 6. Some water purification tablets for obvious reasons. 7. A couple of the small chem lights to use on some cord for the buzz saw signaling devise. Like the kind used for fishing lures. 8. Maybe buy a small container of dental floss for extra cordage. Break the container and just use the spool. 9. I would add to the med kit a couple of packets of the PK hydration mixes to treat possible symptoms of dehydration. 10. I would also add, only because I have them from other kits I have made, is some kind of portable memory, such as some survival info sheets or pamphlet, because under the stree of a survival situation you or if you have become a casualty for whatever reason, another person with you might be able to use your gear to effect survival or rescue. Since a kit such as this is limited the main goal should be to be rescued ASAP!! I think the blade choices are fine. I think I would feel very confident with a kit such as this. Sorry to ramble, but great video!! One other thing that I forgot is a sheet of, at least 3ft of aluminum foil folded up in the pouch where the mylar sheet it is, as it can be used for many things as well.

Nice! I have a kit built around that same bottle bag. There's a round watertight Sistema container that fits perfectly in that bottom compartment; I use it for salt, bouillon and electrolyte caps. My favorite bottle bag kit is built into a Maxpedition 12x5 with a pair of Cocoons on either side. In that I carry a small multitool, knife, fire stuff, water treatment tabs, etc. I actually do like the $1 cheapie ponchos, they work fine for a few uses especially with a bit of paracord to make a belt. Mine also has an SOL HeatSheet for shelter.

I agree with your bottle choice… have a couple of them myself… i was using the maxpedition bottle pouch, but the Orca you have is much more versatile… so i ordered one… you should consider some affiliate links so we could order through your channel… and you could sock a little coin back for your effort…. Thanks again, Dan

New subscriber here ( enjoying the channel) I have the Geo Grayl with SS cup from Pathfinder , will this setup fit in that bottle holder ? And if not does anyone know of one that will hold this press and cup ?! Thanks!

Another great video, Dan… you lay it out such that new guys can get the drift, and those of us with some experience can enjoy your various choices…. Very informative, and much appreciated… wish there were more like you

Good stuff Dan. I love my Victorinox Ranger Grip. Thanks for sharing.

Bravo! Well done Sir. I have seen so many "kits" and most of them are garbage and have so many useless items in them. I recently was talking with someone who was pushing a "Hunting Survival Kit" and to say it was lack luster is an understatement. I was going to make a "Hunting Survival Kit" of my own very similar to this one you made, but I haven't been able to do so yet. I will in the near future and will share it with you.

good to see you out and about. One thing I always seem to be lacking is a kit like this.

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Always a great video, Dan. Thank you. :) My knife of choice is the Swiss Tech Stahlern. It's $40 at Walmart. The knife is excellent. The sheath is crap but I'm buying a different, and much better, sheath for it come pay day.

Wow nice amaxing survival kit

I would add to your choices another SOL emergency blanket.

I PREFER THE CLEANCANTEEN 40 OZ. BOTTLE WITH THE WIDE MOUTH , YES ITS HEAVY BUT , VOLUME , DEPENDING ON TIME OUT IN THE OUTDOORS . LOOSE THE FOLDERS STICK TO FIXED BLADES , LARGE OR SMALL . FOLDERS FAIL , FIXED BLADES IF YOU BRAKE A TIP , IT CAN BE REPROFILED . BECAREFUL WITH THE CEVLAR CORD , IT WILL CUT TO THE BONE . I WOULD DITCH THE EMERGENCY BLANKET AND JUST STRAP ON A 5X7 NYLON TARP . EVERYTHING ELSE IS ON POINT . 😁😁😁

I have the Leatherman super tool 300

Nice build love the water pouch

Your Video is very useful! You have caused me to modify my “essential” gear! Thank you!

While I like all 3, I’ll take the Junglas every time only for one reason. Blades over 6 inches should never have a skeletonized handle. Just my personal opinion. I’m not beating on a knife and having a weak point. Main reason I like the esse knives.