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My buddy got caught in a Michigan winter storm and had one of the SOL blankets. He did find a good spot to set up by a high embankment which blocked the wind and snow. He set up his tarp then the SOL inside and packed pine branches on the ground and on the ends and built a long fire. He said that was the warmest night he spent at -7 degrees. I told him to carry at least 2 to 4 of the SOL's since they don't take up much space. We built a 2 man shelter from 2 tarps, 4 of the SOL and 3 clear shower curtains. Packed it with pine branches and used our wool blankets to lay on and built a long fire. It was -3 outside, but inside it was around 80 to 85. Even with the shower curtains up it was still in the 50's in the shelter. After a fine dinner of campfire brats and chips, and a beer or three. We loaded the fire and went to bed. We had to raise the front a little bit to keep it from cooking us like the brats! But we were warm and cozy all night. The insulated slippers kept my feet warm, his battery socks worked for him.

Hey, Jake, can you share a link to that leather pouch for your SAK?

Tape or strap things on cord to stop rattling

You should be able to find a soft tripod case that will fit that collapsible fishing pole.

Does the pack have a way for you to connect the bedroll or is that more of a custom modification?

No guessing who your guru is...great kit son...woods

Very nice setup bud. My tastes vary from yours on some things more the knives than anything else....but the bush baby is an outstanding knife, I prefer a tracker, along with three others I carry minimal gear, long distance is my thing so some heavier gear is more out of necessity than anything else, like you said we use what we are comfortable with. Hope to see you out lurking in the woods sometime, be well my friend

I can build one better for alot cheaper

Again, having a light is good for emergencies such as caves but if shtf they can give away your position making you a target from far away.

I don't use the Grayl because the filters don't last as long as the Sawyers straws do, and they take up too much space.

2nd watch. Good job!

What if you took a pant leg and made a little pouch for the pole pieces? I bet that would work. I did that for our marshmallow roasting sticks to keep them together.

I like the suggestions. Helps get me thinking and maybe some ideas I wouldn’t have thought about.

I like this set up and just the peacefulness.. great work!

Something I noticed in the first several seconds. An experienced woodsman doesn't step blindly over obstacles like logs. He keeps an eye out for snakes. Take my advice and don't learn it by experience.

Good job. I like the way you keep it simple.

Absolutely gorgeous episode man, this looks and feels amazing!

Nice and simple set-up. Excellent video. Oh!!! Nice copper cuff your wearing 😉

Nice outing…with all the deadfall in the area did you really need to cut down a living tree for four tent pegs??? Have fun stay safe.

Quick chopsticks Jeje.. Great vid Bro

Good stuff, I really like this low impact, minimalist style of overnighters. The more you know, the less you need, I cant agree with you more about havin snow lol. I'm born and raised in NC and have probably spent more time in the woods and around them more than anywhere else. I thought I just had bad luck when it came to the bugs of summer lol, its terrible here too between the ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers. I've finally gotten to the point I quit buyin repellents because it just seems to be a waste of money. But one thing that has seemed to work decent is buyin those collars made for pets. I normally tuck my pant legs in my boots and put the collars around the top of your boots. Was told to never have direct contact with the skin. But gettin back to the kit, I've been tryin to build out smaller and smaller kits, I'm down to about 3 pounds for ultra light and around 8 pounds for a similar setup you have here. I'm really into otzi the iceman and nomadic style living and have been testing out different kits to make a modern otzi kit. Anyways I've rambled on far too long, safe travels friend and god bless from ole Carolina.

Sensational brother, congratulations! Like, commented and subscribed.

Looks like a great time 👍👍😁

Good stuff Jake

Sleeping pad, what brand? TIA

Xl tube socks make a good sleeve for that type of rod

What is that big blade?

Hands down the Perfect pocket kit but Black Scout survival kit is amazing to and there's a company called Hard Case survival makes the best pocket survival kits ever

Another great video!

Great job!

Oh yeah, I have a tuff possum tool pouch,survival wallet and ridgeline organizer awesome stuff.

The backup alarm at 7 minutes and 8 minutes did it for me.... then the dogs barking....

The only flack I have is the titanium Grayl. Man, that thing is every bit 200. And if it was the size of the 99 dollar one, I might would pull the trigger but dang. It’s smaller as you know. I’ve haven’t pulled the trigger on the 99, but I’ll probably wait until Christmas, hopefully they’ll have a deal on. I remember a couple, more like 3-4yrs ago, Grayl had a massive sale, they were like 50, 60, or 70, I’m 🤬🤬🤬 that I didn’t get it then.

I guess you could prespoon your open face with 8lb or better so you could already have that done. Mono, as you know is very easy to get memory but something like Spider Wire you don’t have to worry about memory. For those that don’t know, memory is the m that mono makes after it’s been on reel for a while. It will actually affect your casting distance unlike new line. Fishing class is over, meet you back here at 8am. 🤪🤪🤪

The fishing kit me like but I personally like the crappie mini reel the rod. When I get my set up, I’ll go for crappie and bream, panfish are better IMO, than bass. As you have say, #PP. I’m a lover of bass fishing, so I shouldn’t have to really buy panfish bait because I get it when Walmart reduces the price. Some green 1lb line is excellent for panfish.

He said, “ that’s stupid.” 😂😂😂 I don’t know who told you, I carry a 6 inch blade but I’M NOT STUPID!!!!🙃🙃🙃 It’s your 🌍, I’m just in it. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

I looked at your vid a second time and I missed the part where you put steak in ground in cased I rained. Simple but smart. 🤯🤯🤯

Pinning the saw blade down is ingenious!!!

Fantastic vid, I really appreciate you keeping it simple. The 5’c work, they will get you by. I have a similar simple 5’c keep and I get out there every chance I get. I love it, the peace and the spending time alone with HIM and allowing HIM to speak. Your Swiss knife pouch me likes, I hope you left link to some options for that. I appreciate ya for what you bring to the table. God Bless You. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾