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The firearm is an incredibly useful bit of kit, because guns are louder than your cries for help, and can be heard by hunters and campers even in areas of the mountains where there is no cell signal, and too much interference for clear radio transmission. The universal rule to use a gun to call for help is 3 evenly spaced out gunshots. Shoot, wait 5 seconds, shoot, wait 5 seconds, shoot. If you need to signal again, wait about 5 minutes. This signals to people in the area you are in need of rescue. Keep a whistle on you as well, so you can direct people to you during the 5 minute wait without wasting ammo, or if you run out of ammo. I don't know about other states, but when I took the mandatory hunter education course to receive a WA hunting license, this was taught. A lot of people in this state get a hunting license even if they never end up hunting (such as me). I do go camping, though, and bring both a large caliber sidearm and my AR-15, as we have black bears, mountain lions, poachers, and now the idiot city hippies are trying to reintroduce grizzly bears to WA. So guns are definitely recommended by park rangers, and you often see armed campers. I'd wager most of us would know the 3 shot distress call if we heard it, and I'd absolutely go check it out after contacting a forest ranger, or at least send someone to find one at the nearest ranger station. Last thing you want when attempting a rescue is to not tell others you're attempting a rescue, because you could also find yourself in need of rescue. Especially around water hazards.
Swear almost once a month i hear someone say "well the water is moving so it is clean". With the amount of information right at our finger tips would think we wouldn't be getting dumber but here we are. Thanks again for all the great content you have given us over the years God Bless.
I carry my Glock 48 religiously. Every single day, whether I'm working or recreating, it doesn't matter... I have that pistol on me just in case. It's the great equalizer that puts a 90-year-old woman or a 90 lb female on par with a 250 lb man, or a small group of 250 lb men. Having a firearm means you cannot use force against me to put into effect your will, you have to use reason and convince me. I wish more folks took this seriously and chose to be their own first responder. Thanks for getting the message out there. Stay strapped or get clapped.
Hi David. I appreciate your videos. I'm sure many critics will pop up saying there is no need to take a gun with you into the woods. The anti-gunners only realize the need to carry a gun, when it is too late and they have no way to defend themselves against any imminent danger, be it a deadly threat from a human or an animal when you are in the woods. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Good sense advice, as always. There's a good reason the old timer woodsmen carried a Kit Gun. A light weight, .22LR revolver can handle a variety of needs very reliably. I live in CO and every year I renew my combination fishing/small game license. I don't think a game warden would hassle someone in a genuine emergency for taking subsistence game, but just in case. Also, that license pays towards search and rescue. Not a bad deal.
For those who can't or won't take the handgun, bear spray is probably the next best option to a gun. Dave I'm 100% with you on carrying a gun if you are able to do so.
I took my grayl with me on my last serious camping trip and it is invaluable for quickly filling all my water needs. 32oz Pathfinder bottle, 40oz kleen canteen, and the grayl itself filled and safe to drink in less than five minutes. It's fantastic.
Dave, much respect for all the great content over the years. This vid feels like Pathfinder spilling a bit into urban/suburban survival…seems legit to me and I appreciate it.
Great advice! Several years ago, my now-wife and I hiked the Kalalau Trail on Kauai, Hawaii, which is only accessible on foot, by boat, or, in emergencies, by air. There is no cellular reception on this side of the island, and there are quite a few people, who live on the fringes of society, that have taken primitive residency, although illegal, there. I researched the trail and made sure we were prepared for all contingencies, especially since I had read a man had intentionally shoved a woman off of an overlook and she fell twenty feet, suffering injuries that required her to be airlifted out for medical attention. The suspect was apprehended six months later and eventually convicted of attempted murder. That said, I humped in a Streamlight TLR-6-equipped Glock 26 9mm with an extra magazine (concealed in a Hill People Gear kit bag), a VS-17 signal panel, a FOX40 whistle, an ACR PLB, two flashlights, a headlamp, a MSR water filter, a bunch of water purification tablets, a first aid kit, and a trauma kit with tourniquet. The PLB and one of the flashlights were equipped with strobe function for signaling at night. I made sure that every aspect was covered and wasn’t worried about redundancy. The only thing I would’ve changed is ensuring my wife had her own PLB. It wouldn’t make any sense for me to carry the only PLB if I’m the one who loses his footing on “Crawler’s Ledge” and slide the hundred or so feet into the ocean (hopefully I’d be conscious after hitting the water to deploy the PLB!). I never considered a radio though. 🤔
The rat tourniquet is great because it can be used on a child or a dog as well as an adult. A good way to carry one is as a belt in your belt loops, even with another belt on. I'm happy you are recommending a firearm. Never go into the woods without one. Especially if you have large predators, but really, the most dangerous large predator is always man.
Dave, I love how you always give multiple examples of how things can be done. Really, the best is to play around with your own set up and keep an open mind for new/better ways to play in the dirt! Thanks Dave!!!!!
No matter when, where, or what, stay strapped or get clapped. Learn it, use it, become one with it.. #1 rule of my household, if it’s not put up in the safe, it’s got one in the chamber. Don’t be that person that isn’t chambered when carrying or keeps it in a small handgun safe next to the bed. That 1-2 seconds it takes you to rack it or 2-5 seconds to open the safe can make the difference between you walking away or them.
Thanks for another great video! Glad you’re telling folks about the importance of carrying a firearm. I work in LE and there are plenty of concerns, two and four legged.
Good idea on the radio. For many people that don’t know radio, satellite phone might be a good option as well. I personally like waterproof everything. Nothing worse than needing a critical device and it’s wrecked because it got wet.
The nice thing about the Sawyer water filter is the millions of gallons of clean water they provide at no cost to people around the world where they have no access to clean water otherwise. It also cost $50,000.00 less than the Grayl, so there is that as well! The
Homemade Wanderlust is a hiker on CZcams who recently made a series of videos on her experience with having to be rescued (she has the Garman) It is worth a watch so you know what to expect.
Hi Dave. I was raised around fishing/hunting parents. So having a pistol or shotgun along was/is part of my normal gear. And I've been in and seen enough situations where a warning shot saves harm to both sides. You keep up the great work!! And stay safe.
Man Dave, I totally agree with all your recommendations! I carry all those items myself and consider them essential. I am worried about the Defy because I heard they are going out of business. In our country these days, I don’t go anywhere without some type of firearm unless it is strictly prohibited like the VA or places on base! Other than that, it is on me!😊
I like the rat tourniquet for my outdoor gear for sure easy to pack if your not using a Molle rigged pack. I have both . Cat one is in an ifak kit for other purposes
Thanks for another great video, Dave. I've got all that in my kit. I went with a Ruger SR22 because it pairs with my Ruger 22 takedown rifle and they can both use the same ammo.
I'm sold on the Grayl- part of my basic kit. Also own a Glock 26 just like yours, which incidentally (as I'm sure you know) will run 30 round mags. Also, and this is just gee wiz information, the Glock 26 runs the minimum amount of ammo required - 12 rounds - to overcome most situations. That's according to FBI data.
Good kit truly love the kit. The radio id make sure its unlocked for gmrs, 2m 70cm and preferably 220 that way your always close to a repeater the k5 plus is a good cheap radio for this
Hey Dave. I appreciate all your insight man and definitely try to utilize all the great knowledge! So how about doing all us guys a favor and start stocking the Aquamira Frontier Pro water filter because it’s tough to come by! Thanks Eppy 👍
Love your videos and I have learned alot quickly from you. Being in ohio myself I've been working on my bug out bag to basically copy yours. I land it was nice to see some pathfinder gear locally at fin feather fur as well. One daybi plan to take some of your classes. And hopefully practice things in advance before then.
I’m curious what you know about flocculation. I have considered carrying sodium aluminum sulfate. It’s used in pickling and as an astringent for shaving. Those are the two most common sources from the grocery store. It is a mild disinfectant and slows bleeding. But it also functions as a flocculant. If you collect turbid water that simply won’t clarify. A flocculant will cause the suspended particles to settle. Removing a great deal of microbial contaminants because the microbes are often feeding on the suspended particles. They usually stay near their food source. By removing their food. You remove them. It isn’t 100% at removing all pathogens but greatly reduces them. I believe it can reduce heavy metals but I’m not certain. I’ve been looking at naturally occurring flocculants so you could utilize this as a method other methods weren’t available. I believe I found that limestone works as a flocculant but there isn’t much information about it. Is this a wrong way to view water purification?
for another 3/4 lb, you can have a 22lr conversion unit on your pocket 9mm and a silencer on it. Then you really CAN forage effectively, In 6" of water, shooting straight down (pretty much) freshwater fish, good sized ones, can be taken with a 22. Regular 22lr ammo is subsonic in a pistol barrel and if you hold the slide shut, a GOOD 22lr silencer will keep the shot from being heard more than 50 ft away, in warm wooded hills in daytime It''ll go unnoticed at 50m on a quiet, cold night, on open ground, too. You can spit and make more noise. If the "can" blocks your sights, paint the back of the can white. Keep both eyes open. one eye will see the sight alignment and the other eye will see the target. Your brain will superimpose those images and you can shoot 3" groups at 20m.. That will reliably take rabbits at that distance and squirrles and grouse half of the time. The misses, if you dont kick dirt on the animal, will normally leave them just sitting-there. If you take birds that are lower in the tree, the ones above them will never notice. It's truly amazing what a difference the silencer makes!
I don't carry a firearm when I hikevin my local State Park. I keep a bear spray canister. If in an unfamiliar area, I will carry a hand gun. Useful tips.
David is correct. The fire arm can be controversial. I liked the way he approached it, neither raving gun nut nor seething anti-gun adversary. There are alternatives to a fire arm. They may or may not be as effective. Also, if you are going to carry a fire arm GET TRAINING, get appropriately licensed (if necessary) and know the laws about guns.
I’ve been following you for a decade Dave. Can you do a video about the ham radio. Specifically the reason you changed the antenna. Pluses, minuses etc etc. thanks Dave.
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Thank you Dave please don’t ever stop these videos. 😊
Good to see someone with the balls to bring up how important being armed is, for everyone.
The firearm is an incredibly useful bit of kit, because guns are louder than your cries for help, and can be heard by hunters and campers even in areas of the mountains where there is no cell signal, and too much interference for clear radio transmission.
The universal rule to use a gun to call for help is 3 evenly spaced out gunshots. Shoot, wait 5 seconds, shoot, wait 5 seconds, shoot. If you need to signal again, wait about 5 minutes. This signals to people in the area you are in need of rescue. Keep a whistle on you as well, so you can direct people to you during the 5 minute wait without wasting ammo, or if you run out of ammo.
I don't know about other states, but when I took the mandatory hunter education course to receive a WA hunting license, this was taught.
A lot of people in this state get a hunting license even if they never end up hunting (such as me). I do go camping, though, and bring both a large caliber sidearm and my AR-15, as we have black bears, mountain lions, poachers, and now the idiot city hippies are trying to reintroduce grizzly bears to WA. So guns are definitely recommended by park rangers, and you often see armed campers. I'd wager most of us would know the 3 shot distress call if we heard it, and I'd absolutely go check it out after contacting a forest ranger, or at least send someone to find one at the nearest ranger station.
Last thing you want when attempting a rescue is to not tell others you're attempting a rescue, because you could also find yourself in need of rescue. Especially around water hazards.
Dave you have been the man since back in 09 when I first seen you and you are still the man Dave.
Swear almost once a month i hear someone say "well the water is moving so it is clean". With the amount of information right at our finger tips would think we wouldn't be getting dumber but here we are. Thanks again for all the great content you have given us over the years God Bless.
I carry my Glock 48 religiously. Every single day, whether I'm working or recreating, it doesn't matter... I have that pistol on me just in case. It's the great equalizer that puts a 90-year-old woman or a 90 lb female on par with a 250 lb man, or a small group of 250 lb men. Having a firearm means you cannot use force against me to put into effect your will, you have to use reason and convince me. I wish more folks took this seriously and chose to be their own first responder. Thanks for getting the message out there. Stay strapped or get clapped.
One device for stopping bleeding and another for starting bleeding if necessary.
Hi David. I appreciate your videos. I'm sure many critics will pop up saying there is no need to take a gun with you into the woods. The anti-gunners only realize the need to carry a gun, when it is too late and they have no way to defend themselves against any imminent danger, be it a deadly threat from a human or an animal when you are in the woods. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Dave, a complimentary option to your firearm...is bear spray....a bit more multipurpose potentially
Good sense advice, as always. There's a good reason the old timer woodsmen carried a Kit Gun. A light weight, .22LR revolver can handle a variety of needs very reliably. I live in CO and every year I renew my combination fishing/small game license. I don't think a game warden would hassle someone in a genuine emergency for taking subsistence game, but just in case. Also, that license pays towards search and rescue. Not a bad deal.
Can’t argue with any of these ideas! Support you 100%.
For those who can't or won't take the handgun, bear spray is probably the next best option to a gun.
Dave I'm 100% with you on carrying a gun if you are able to do so.
I took my grayl with me on my last serious camping trip and it is invaluable for quickly filling all my water needs. 32oz Pathfinder bottle, 40oz kleen canteen, and the grayl itself filled and safe to drink in less than five minutes. It's fantastic.
Dave, much respect for all the great content over the years. This vid feels like Pathfinder spilling a bit into urban/suburban survival…seems legit to me and I appreciate it.
Great advice! Several years ago, my now-wife and I hiked the Kalalau Trail on Kauai, Hawaii, which is only accessible on foot, by boat, or, in emergencies, by air. There is no cellular reception on this side of the island, and there are quite a few people, who live on the fringes of society, that have taken primitive residency, although illegal, there. I researched the trail and made sure we were prepared for all contingencies, especially since I had read a man had intentionally shoved a woman off of an overlook and she fell twenty feet, suffering injuries that required her to be airlifted out for medical attention. The suspect was apprehended six months later and eventually convicted of attempted murder.
That said, I humped in a Streamlight TLR-6-equipped Glock 26 9mm with an extra magazine (concealed in a Hill People Gear kit bag), a VS-17 signal panel, a FOX40 whistle, an ACR PLB, two flashlights, a headlamp, a MSR water filter, a bunch of water purification tablets, a first aid kit, and a trauma kit with tourniquet. The PLB and one of the flashlights were equipped with strobe function for signaling at night. I made sure that every aspect was covered and wasn’t worried about redundancy. The only thing I would’ve changed is ensuring my wife had her own PLB. It wouldn’t make any sense for me to carry the only PLB if I’m the one who loses his footing on “Crawler’s Ledge” and slide the hundred or so feet into the ocean (hopefully I’d be conscious after hitting the water to deploy the PLB!).
I never considered a radio though. 🤔
Finally! I don’t need to buy anything, I already have it!
Good video!!!
Some old ham radio Fudd will have a conniption if you use his repeater emergency or not. Good video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time.
Along with the tourniquet id say to keep some blood clot guaze as well, certain areas cant take a tourniquet but you can pack the wound with gauze
The rat tourniquet is great because it can be used on a child or a dog as well as an adult. A good way to carry one is as a belt in your belt loops, even with another belt on.
I'm happy you are recommending a firearm. Never go into the woods without one. Especially if you have large predators, but really, the most dangerous large predator is always man.
I guess In a way the firearm can be categorized as a signaling device
so wish we had the firearm option here in Australia, just the confidence aspect alone knowing my safety is in my hands.
Hello from the Gulf Coast of Alabama. It’s good to hear from you again. 💯👍👍😎
Dave, I love how you always give multiple examples of
how things can be done. Really, the best is to play around with your own set up and keep an open mind for new/better ways to play in the dirt! Thanks Dave!!!!!
No matter when, where, or what, stay strapped or get clapped. Learn it, use it, become one with it.. #1 rule of my household, if it’s not put up in the safe, it’s got one in the chamber. Don’t be that person that isn’t chambered when carrying or keeps it in a small handgun safe next to the bed. That 1-2 seconds it takes you to rack it or 2-5 seconds to open the safe can make the difference between you walking away or them.
Thanks for another great video! Glad you’re telling folks about the importance of carrying a firearm. I work in LE and there are plenty of concerns, two and four legged.
Greetings from Camp Whiskey. 🤝
Great advice, Dave. Thanks.👍🏻
All great adds to consider. Thanks for the advice.
Baofeng radios can easily programmed with software called CHIRP so you can use anywhere in USA. CHIRP is also free.
Always great to hear from you brother. Thanks for another great video
Always appreciate your straight forward advice. Thank you!
All good points and adds. Thank you sir.
Excellent video.
Thanks Dave, great teaching as usual.
Great five items brother. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for covering these items. Great advice!
Excellent advice.
Thank you Dave.
thanks for the information! Keep up the hard work!
Well thought out, sound reasoning. Well presented. You da man, Dave!
All good as always Dave !
Darn good again. You covered in depth, practical and how to.
Thanks David another informative video,thanks again.
Great points, I have to say I totally agree. Another awesome video. Thank you for sharing.
Great video. Thanks! 👍
Always great advice. 😊
Good idea on the radio. For many people that don’t know radio, satellite phone might be a good option as well. I personally like waterproof everything. Nothing worse than needing a critical device and it’s wrecked because it got wet.
The best tourniquet, water filter, coms, etc., are the ones you carry. Great video, man.🙏🏽🤘🏽
The nice thing about the Sawyer water filter is the millions of gallons of clean water they provide at no cost to people around the world where they have no access to clean water otherwise.
It also cost $50,000.00 less than the Grayl, so there is that as well! The
Great advice I totally agree with. Thanks
Refreshing to see a recommendation for a firearm. Nice work, Dave.
Thanks Dave, very informative
Thanks again Dave 👍
Yes, down to earth thinking!!! Love it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Homemade Wanderlust is a hiker on CZcams who recently made a series of videos on her experience with having to be rescued (she has the Garman) It is worth a watch so you know what to expect.
Great add to the 10Cs conversations. Couldn’t agree more on these items.
The radio is something I hadn't thought about, thanks for the heads up.
Thank you for giving us information. First time watching your video. I appreciate it. Blessings.
Excellent list
Thank you Dave
Dave is the King
Hi Dave. I was raised around fishing/hunting parents. So having a pistol or shotgun along was/is part of my normal gear. And I've been in and seen enough situations where a warning shot saves harm to both sides. You keep up the great work!! And stay safe.
I need something to eat lunch with but i need it to be quick. Oh a new video? This is perfect.
Signal stick for the win. Great antenners for HT's. Another great video sir!
Brother Dave Canterbury!! You look tired again!! Long weekend? Brother I love your channel and content!! Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤❤👍🏿👍🏿🇺🇸🇺🇸
As always, excellent.
Another reason why am a top fan! Thanks David. Filipino prepper here!
Looking forward to next vid
Man Dave, I totally agree with all your recommendations! I carry all those items myself and consider them essential. I am worried about the Defy because I heard they are going out of business. In our country these days, I don’t go anywhere without some type of firearm unless it is strictly prohibited like the VA or places on base! Other than that, it is on me!😊
I like the rat tourniquet for my outdoor gear for sure easy to pack if your not using a Molle rigged pack. I have both . Cat one is in an ifak kit for other purposes
YOU ARE SO RIGHT ON THIS- I NEVER FOUND A DO ALL FILTER. THIS SHED THE LIGHT ON A LOT GOOD IDEAS. THANK YOU HOWDY ROCKY MTS.
All great additions. Got’em all except the radio and I’m working on that one lol
Great video totally agree. Water filter is very important and a gun always useful. You don't always have to shoot but when needed very useful.
Thanks Dave👍
Great info Warrior.
God Bless and thank you for sharing information 🙏🏻
Thanks for another great video, Dave. I've got all that in my kit. I went with a Ruger SR22 because it pairs with my Ruger 22 takedown rifle and they can both use the same ammo.
Its Mr. Canterbury to you sir.
I'm sold on the Grayl- part of my basic kit. Also own a Glock 26 just like yours, which incidentally (as I'm sure you know) will run 30 round mags. Also, and this is just gee wiz information, the Glock 26 runs the minimum amount of ammo required - 12 rounds - to overcome most situations. That's according to FBI data.
A full water 💧 lesson would be awesome!
Always found it concerning how often i hear survival instructors say boiling is all you ever really need to do to be safe
THANKS DAVID
Good kit truly love the kit. The radio id make sure its unlocked for gmrs, 2m 70cm and preferably 220 that way your always close to a repeater the k5 plus is a good cheap radio for this
Hey Dave. I appreciate all your insight man and definitely try to utilize all the great knowledge! So how about doing all us guys a favor and start stocking the Aquamira Frontier Pro water filter because it’s tough to come by! Thanks Eppy 👍
Hot Damn !!
straight forward and real !!
I like Freedom, Liberty, and Truth.
Well said.
Yaesu is next on my list.....
Love your videos and I have learned alot quickly from you. Being in ohio myself I've been working on my bug out bag to basically copy yours. I land it was nice to see some pathfinder gear locally at fin feather fur as well. One daybi plan to take some of your classes. And hopefully practice things in advance before then.
I’m curious what you know about flocculation. I have considered carrying sodium aluminum sulfate. It’s used in pickling and as an astringent for shaving. Those are the two most common sources from the grocery store. It is a mild disinfectant and slows bleeding. But it also functions as a flocculant. If you collect turbid water that simply won’t clarify. A flocculant will cause the suspended particles to settle. Removing a great deal of microbial contaminants because the microbes are often feeding on the suspended particles. They usually stay near their food source. By removing their food. You remove them. It isn’t 100% at removing all pathogens but greatly reduces them. I believe it can reduce heavy metals but I’m not certain. I’ve been looking at naturally occurring flocculants so you could utilize this as a method other methods weren’t available. I believe I found that limestone works as a flocculant but there isn’t much information about it. Is this a wrong way to view water purification?
oh it's more than in the woods Dave, it's been years since i've went out the door without an iron strapped on!!!
for another 3/4 lb, you can have a 22lr conversion unit on your pocket 9mm and a silencer on it. Then you really CAN forage effectively, In 6" of water, shooting straight down (pretty much) freshwater fish, good sized ones, can be taken with a 22. Regular 22lr ammo is subsonic in a pistol barrel and if you hold the slide shut, a GOOD 22lr silencer will keep the shot from being heard more than 50 ft away, in warm wooded hills in daytime It''ll go unnoticed at 50m on a quiet, cold night, on open ground, too. You can spit and make more noise. If the "can" blocks your sights, paint the back of the can white. Keep both eyes open. one eye will see the sight alignment and the other eye will see the target. Your brain will superimpose those images and you can shoot 3" groups at 20m.. That will reliably take rabbits at that distance and squirrles and grouse half of the time. The misses, if you dont kick dirt on the animal, will normally leave them just sitting-there. If you take birds that are lower in the tree, the ones above them will never notice. It's truly amazing what a difference the silencer makes!
I don't carry a firearm when I hikevin my local State Park. I keep a bear spray canister. If in an unfamiliar area, I will carry a hand gun. Useful tips.
Good list.
Very good video.
👍👍👍 Yes Sir , definitely ! Thanks.
Good video thanks
David is correct. The fire arm can be controversial. I liked the way he approached it, neither raving gun nut nor seething anti-gun adversary. There are alternatives to a fire arm. They may or may not be as effective. Also, if you are going to carry a fire arm GET TRAINING, get appropriately licensed (if necessary) and know the laws about guns.
awesome dave i agree with you
Thank you.
I once used my EDC tourniquet to make a brace for someone with a broken toe. They were able to walk again and continue the shift at work.
I’ve been following you for a decade Dave. Can you do a video about the ham radio. Specifically the reason you changed the antenna. Pluses, minuses etc etc. thanks Dave.