Old School ALICE Magazine Pouch Survival Kit
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- This is a survival kit I have had for over 15 years. It is built using the old school ALICE type Magazine pouch. It has been with me for many thousands of miles on trips. It contains a lot of the essentials that I would need. I usually have some snacks with me when I travel so this kit is just meant to just make life easier if I would have to spend an unexpected night or two in the bush. The ALICE clips can be attached to a standard US military belt or rucksack or even attached to your everyday belt.
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Another suggestion: keep a packet of regular aspirin 325 mg. (which can be used for pain relief...but more importantly...in the event you think you might be having a heart attack. Chew (don’t swallow) a tablet...then get emergency assistance.
Just a suggestion, that I learned the hard way, put in a desiccant packet (found from other products) in with the multi-tool and bands packet. It will keep the tool from "rusting", and help extend the life of the bands.
Great video and idea !!!
Keep up the great work !!!
That's a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@WayPointSurvival You just can't just reuse one you got elsewhere. You need to dry it out in an oven over a low temp then you'll be good to go.
I took off the grenade pouches and sewed on straps and sewed a USAF survival knife on one side, a folding knife and multi tool on front of mine. Paracord and other cordage on other side held on by straps and buckles. A small pouch on top of the lid which contains a mirror and whistle and a fire kit. Ive never lost anything.
Sounds like a great kit!
Ty. I felt very secure carrying it. Never had to use it tg. But it was there. My new kit is far more complete and waterproof. Thanks for the reply.
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I say it all the time, you can’t beat military gear. Multiple uses, well built, solid, bomb proof. Sweet kit brother!
Thank you, my friend! I love surplus gear, it's been part of my life for over 30 years.
Last one is original way. Thank U! Good wishes from Russia!
Thank you so much!
The eraser is good for cleaning off the oxidation from electrical contacts for small electronics and radios.
That's true, thanks for watching!
Great kit!! I like the pouch with the pan idea. I would make a few changes and a few additions. One change I would make is to replace the folder with a SAK hiker (great saw and other tools) and ditch the wire saw too...that would free up a lot of room for other gear. A small pencil sharpener, like the small, light German made one. If you have a food sealer system, sealing each piece of gear protects much better than zip bags. A signal mirror, some HD aluminum foil, and a folded piece of w/p paper for notes. journal, etc. Also, a few moor first aid items. Such as bandaids, 3x3” and 2x2” gauze pads, ditch the suture and replace with 3m steri-strips, a couple alcohol pads...in other words a more complete boo boo kit. Just a few suggestions for the kit! Like I said tho...great little kit brother! Love your channel! Thanks and keep the vids coming!
Thanks for the suggestions and thank you for watching!
Also, for the FAK, I would add some chewable baby aspirin and regular aspirin for pain/chest pain, and store the FAK on top of the kit so you can get to the kit fast! Thanks again!
Good ideas. Thanks for watching!
I got a similar survival bags for about 30 years. I have a few necessary things for City survival. There's a cute little key that works the outside faucets of most businesses.. I don't think I've used it. In fact I believe I have given it away three times to distressed custodians. It's handy to have just in case civilization does go tits up.
Thanks for watching!
Very cool kit. I did take the holders off the sides of mine and made a frist aid kit. I also took the divider out like you did. I roll my tape around the pencil make it a little user friendly.
Thank you for watching, glad you liked it!
Grenade pockets on ALICE pouches are convenient to use for snacks (turnips, onions, potatoes).
Indeed!
Man thats just amazing James what you were able to fit into that mag pouch! This is DEFINITELY going to be made for myself in the future! Great content my friend as always!!! The bloopers at the end were a nice touch too. 🤣
Thanks so much, my friend. Glad you liked it and found it useful!
@@WayPointSurvival you're welcome James
I just spent 4 days in the woods. I had 2 of those tissues from an MRE in my pack. Good thing, too. My allergies were going nuts from the smoke of the campfire. My allergy medicine doesn’t cover campfire smoke. Those tissues saved me. Now I know that I need to pack tissues next time I go camping.
Yes. They have multiple uses and are just downright handy.
Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing another informative video. I like your kit. I recently used a military canteen cover to make a small survival kit.
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Thank you, Ronald!
I had the same idea for use of an spare, old canvas canteen cover in my stash. Maybe fit a small plastic wtr bottle so other items can be carried in or around it.
Nice video James 👍 merry Christmas and a Happy New year in advance Thanks
Thanks, you too!
Wow.. An impressive amount of gear.
Thanks!
Nice kit pal. I'm surprised that you got all of that stuff inside it. Thanks for sharing brother.
Thank you, Chief!
So you can cut yourself a pole and go fishing. i also use those craft knife blades in my scratch-building hobby and have long thought to use the plastic cases for something. Now i see how i can. So thank you for that little tip. May you have a nice safe day. BB from the UK
Thank you and glad you found it useful!
There's always a jet. This is a great idea. My fiance wants a small kit for hiking. Think I just found it. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week.
It's amazing. It seems like every time I turn on the camera I hear a plane, lol. I know that planes fly all over the world, even over remote areas, so it's common to hear them but I find it distracting on an outdoor video. My camera mike is a really good one and it picks up the sound really well. I guess I'm just more aware of it when I'm filming. Anyway, glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks again for watching, my friend!
Very cool you found a wee baking pan that fits into that pouch!! I have the Canadian military '88 pattern rucksack, complete with the yolk and harness, and two ammo pouches about the same size that came with it. These things are IDEAL for a navigation/survival kit. Houses my 3H Cammenga compass, flip out magnifying glass, those emergency cards (ESSE), roamers for taking grid coordinates, waterproof notepad and pencils, Speedy Sharp carbon blade sharpener, ferro rod, lighter, Micro Gerber, sewing stuff, headlamp, batteries, duct tape...it is incredible how many items one of these pouches can hold. Have a whistle attached to it, along with a wooden toggle and about 100 feet of #36 bank line. I also keep a cheap Chinese 12X50 (I think), monocular/telescope attached to the ammo pouch as well. Binoculars can be very cumbersome and heavy. I find this monocular is a very sensible substitute, and...for navigation purposes?? HA! Not a bad idea to be able to scan your distant surroundings to cross-reference your topo maps/compass bearings with visual conformation, not to mention looking out for any dangers, natural or manmade signs/structures, game, water, etc. Incredible how many vital items you can contain (& keep DRY!), in one of these pouches. I live in rural Ontario (Canada), and I have attached an expired driver's license photo ID inside of my rucksack via a drilled hole and a key ring. In the event I get killed by a bear, or any other significant problem, at least the authorities will have a name, photo and address to aid in a search investigation. Sad to say, but ID is also an extremely important item to carry with you during a SHTF scenario. Imagine of being accused of being Jeffery Epstein? Prove you are not, before they hang you. Being able to prove who you say you are could potentially save your life. If you have expired photo ID, make it useful by employing that purpose. It has your photo - tell me I am wrong. Another, great video!! Cheers!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for the detailed description of what you carry. I always enjoy hearing other people's setups and pack uses.
Great idea ! Have to show the grandsons this they’ll love it.
Keep up the great work
Thank you!
Great vid. Personally I always keep my medical on top of the kit. For easy access.
Excellent placement. Thanks for watching!
I made something similar with a British light II Gas Mask Bag... It's always in my car. 👍👍👍
Great little kit. You could make a shelter with what you have, cut firewood and aquire food through a snare or fishing.
Thank you!
Great kit! I really dig the mini loaf pan idea!
That's a nice setup I had something similar to that before I lost my storage yeah I had it all in storage later
Thank you so much!
Very cool kit.
Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for watching!
Great job James. I love the ALICE stuff also.
Thank you, my friend!
Great idea. I really like the baking pan. Wonder if I can get one that fits an 'old school' 60s - 70s canvas ammo pouch, we used them for 3-(4 if you crammed them in tight) - 20 round M-16 mags. Originally for the M-14. The only thing I would do differently is to put the medical stuff on top. You don't want to be digging through everything else when you need medical stuff.
I imagine you could find one if you looked hard enough. Good point about the medical. Thanks for watching!
Correct - MED - Cover - Fire -
I'm fairly sure you can find those little loaf pans at the restaurant supply store. I found the Disposable aluminum foil sized ones at Walmart. It is called a micro or mini loaf pan.
Yes, I believe I purchased mine at our local kroger store.
VERY WELL DONE...thank you.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
you solved a problem, i have 4 sheets of foil folded for my boiling water but i like the small loaf pan have to look around for one good kit
Thanks for watching!
Swap things in and out depending on seasons- hand warmers in winter, sun block in summer etc
Indeed.
Always wondered what I cud do with the old mag pouches.... thanks!!!
Thank you for watching!
Very informative Video. Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Great idea using the loaf pan really makes for a useful kit! ATB Sam Adler
Thank you!
I think i'd put a body sized tarp in that, folded up to lay on the ground. Could make it a bigger one,as well.
Sure, you could do that.
Nice kit
Awesome video thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
There are a few points of should be covered about your survival kit. First, when you store compasses in close proximity or around metal they go screwy and don't tell proper North. Also these compasses are pretty Limited. I have one on my watch band I check every week because I've had so many of them start pointing other directions. Second thing, chapstick is wonderful but what you may or may not know as you can put a small Wick even toilet paper which I have done and you have a candle. I prefer the beeswax lipstick, but just about any of it will burn. Next is toilet paper. I use a lot more than what you have there. Especially if I'm out there awhile. I get the dehydrated wipes that are about the size of quarter pills, just Add Water. They get you cleaner and you can wash with them. I like your idea of the mini pan oh, you could cook or boil water in it. Or even put hot coals in it inside a shelter to keep you warm. The only item I really have questions about is the mylar blanket , yes I carry one too, but I understand exactly what it is good for. If you are already cold it doesn't do anything for you. If you try to wrap up in it and sleep you're going to sweat and get even colder because you're with. These things only work efficiently with a fire. So if you make yourself a little shelter you can make it like your bread stove and keep you warm when you sleep. It doesn't really work very well as a tarp at all. For one there are no eye Loops or attachments. Even when you use a small rock or stick oh, you still run the risk of it ripping the whole thing out like a bag of chips. I've had it happen to me. Once it starts tearing about the only way you can save it is using your lighter to melt that area making it thicker and stopping the split. When I was younger I made the mistake of repairing an old sleeping bag from when I was a kid can I use that mylar on the outer player before I've added a new cloth exterior. ( yes I'm multi-talented) and on the top I folded it up as well. So the reflector part both directions whether I am in the bag or on top of the bag. I will give it this. It will keep you warm as hell. If you don't mind all the noise it makes wrestling around every time you move or when you're carrying the damn thing. I don't even use it anymore , but it was a big thing to begin with. Before I added more insulation and the mylar. I can probably survive at the North Pole in that stupid thing. My last issue is your turkey bag. They are great when they work. That I can't really remember a Thanksgiving or Christmas the damn thing didn't spring a leak and leek juice all over the inside of my pan. Just something to consider. You might also consider adding a small box of dental floss. That can be 200 yards of cordage strong enough to hold a shelter together without using your paracord. You just have to learn how to tie it with big gorilla hands like I have oh, but I learned. As far as the survival card , I have no respect for them whatsoever. I bought a couple of them years ago when they first started coming out. Supposedly it had spear tips, fishing hooks, and a small knife. Cost me a fortune. And it was all junk. I believe the one I got even had a serrated blade for sawing with... according to the advertisement I saw just one of those cards in your wallet and you could live like a king of the Woods an earn yourself respect of Daniel Boone or Davy Crockett or some such thing. But it was junk. I never tried the spear tips, I guess if you hit something dead on it would probably poke a hole in them. But if you hit it at an angle it would bend like crazy. The fishing hooks would not only have problems bending, but where you put the fishing line in they would cut your line fairly quickly especially if you got in a fight with a fish. I've done the same thing you did with my wire saw. I even have one that looks like a chainsaw blade. Turn on the small one I put larger rings on it, for my big hands. Also another good tip as you can take a piece of wood and put it through the ring and you have a handle proper. Now that is a true survival tool. When you can actually use in a pinch. However chances are you can survive without any kind of saw all you need to do is fine two trees that are close together put the wood between them and bend it like a lever and it will break the wood. That's about the fastest way I know to process firewood. A lot better than screwing around with a saw or an ax. now when it comes to building a shelter that's a different story. That's where your little saw would really shine. I noticed you have an empty side on your pouch. If it were me I would put in two or three 30 gallon trash bags. A couple of them filled with leaves would get you off the ground. I have several of those Alice pack pouches. One of them I use the side strap as a holster for my 26 mm flare gun. I have an insert that reduces it to 12 gauge and other inserts that reduce it from 12 to other gauges. When I take it in the woods I usually have my 28 gauge and 22 adapters. 28 gauge slugs are no joke if you run into something big out there. Of course I also have a holster I made for each one of them because I have two of these. I'm not really a big fan on a lot of the ones you buy. I prefer the ones you make because if you can put one together it means you have the experience to use what's in it. If you go and buy one, even if you read the instructions , you have no idea if it's really going to work or not unless you use it. And a lot of these things are one-time uses.
Thank you so much for watching my friend! And thank you for all the tips and suggestions. Some of them I already knew and some of them are new to me. And, you are right, many so-called survival items are pretty useless past a one-time use.
@@WayPointSurvival I thought about experimenting and seeing how much gear I could create. The only thing holding me back is resources. I was going to sew a tarp out of blue jeans. One with all the attachments. And then treated with linseed oil. Maybe dye it brown or green before treating it with the oil. I think you will would probably be better than wax. My problem is getting actual blue jeans. Thrift stores in my town throw away a lot of blue jeans. But they're not actual denim like the old blue jeans. They are stretchy. I also made a backpack out of blue jeans but quickly discovered the same problem. I guess most of the blue jeans I try to use are women's. Perhaps men don't throw their blue jeans away. I've made all kinds of homemade gear, to replace expensive crap I bought. Just to play with mind you. There's really no limit to what you can do. I even had an axe head I made out of metal. All I had to do was split a piece of wood insert it and tie it off. But I either lost the head or my kids borrowed it and lost it. It was pretty handy
That's pretty cool!
I have the exact same pouch and did the exact same thing lol minus the pan i have foil in its,stead but i moved all that to a larger pouch for comfort i th8nk its an incredible kit and i tend to remake another or 2 to put in my vehicles because you just never no
Thank you!
I used those pouches in the army. Great kit, but you need to put some waterproof paper in it to make notes and makeshift maps with your pen and pencil John
That would be a good addition. I usually use this kit when car traveling and so I generally have a notebook with me for logging mileage etc. and I would use that in an emergency. However, a couple of sheet wouldn't take up any space and would be a good idea to have along. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
I think I have seen those pouches at a military surplus store near me. Great price great kit for emergencies. I like the oven bag idea
.yes redundancy is a good thing compass/ fire... !
Thank you! The great thing about surplus is it is generally affordable. Glad you enjoyed it!
Well rounded kit. Do we need a complete survival kit in the Eastern woodlands? We are usually in walking distance of a road or eventually cell service in most forrests. I’ve always thought a more realistic kit for someone hiking, or hunting, who got a little lost late in the day and was now going to have to spend the night out in the woods, would necessitate a different and better kit to have. A double sized SOL mylar heat sheet would make a good enough tarp, and 1mill painters plastic drop cloth draped over that would make a good shelter with a small fire in front of it. Use a contractor bag for a mattress. Hot choc, tea, drink mixes to warm up with and a cliff bar better than a fishing kit.
All great ideas! I have made many different kinds of survival kits over the years and this was one of my early ones. I have different ones that I use for different scenarios. The particular kit in this video, I used to carry in my pickup truck.
In addition to that, this kit was about adding comfort. I can get by with just a knife and a fire starter. However, I like seeing how much gear I can pack into a small space, lol.
😎👍 very cool....love the compactness of your kit. This kit seems more realistic, than using just an Altoids tin...never did like them Altoids kit..
10:27 😂 🤣Always Love your Bloopers...LOL every video we look forward to your humanness in action..lol
Thank you! Just keepin it real..
Very interesting, as usual.
Thank you!
Dont know if you have them in US. But in Australian Army we had a small cotton pouch for 100 link of 7.62 blanks. Thatd go nicely in other grenade pouch easy. Just a bit more options fer when you use the kit to get some stuff out for instance when you use bread tin so you dont lose stuff
Thanks for the heads up on that. And thank you for watching and commenting!
.....like the bake pan..... Grizz 🐻
Thank you so much!
It's a great kit man! Congratulations!
Thanks a lot!
Hitting some of the backlog. Ya know I ALWAYS have many writing implements in my shirt pocket. Drafting pencil/lead holder, write in the rain or space pen, and a carbide scratch awl with magnet. I've carried the spacepen and drfting pencil for over 25 yrs as an electrician. The drafting pencil is great due to the thick 2.0 mm lead, very hard to break and one pack of 10 leads last me about 2-3 years. They also make a 5.2mm lead holder I believe is the size. Many different hardness levels like drawing pencils. Point being personally I'd change out the 2 writing things ya have for either the drafting pencil or space pen. Temp, water, and angle doesn't matter with them. Another great video though. TC and ATB, Cris.
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing them!
A good size kit with loads of good stuff. Thanks for sharing. I have a similar lit in a Trangia tin with lid and handles. Stay safge ATB. Nigel
Thank you, my friend!
Great kit. I like the wire saw set up a lot
Lynn Kinsman below is correct. Switch motrin out for aspirin
That would be a good idea. What is the amount needed to help with heart issues?
@@WayPointSurvival Loads of daft stuff on it. You can use one tablet baby aspirin but a half a regular one or a full regular one helps. There are a few people with blood bleeding issues that shouldn't have aspirin but if they are clutching their chest in front of you why not?
Thank you for the info! Have you done any videos on the topic?
@@WayPointSurvival No I have not. Cardiac issues in shtf or the wilds? I guess I could now the weather's improving up here
I would definitely be interested in a video dealing with cardiac issues in those aforementioned situations. Field diagnosis as well as what to do to stabilize someone until rescued or what to do if help isn't available. What are the recovery times if the person makes it through the crisis, how do you care for the person, is an aspirin all you need? I think that a lot of out of shape people are going to be experiencing cardiac problems when the balloon goes up.
Thank you for a nother awesome viedo keep up the awesome job
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
Nice kit. I had one very similar in my old alice mag pouch.
Thank you!
Emergencies sometime call for the strangest things to be used. This one will help out at home or elsewhere. Real tea contains tannin which help clot blood flow. Lets say a cut finger for instance. I think perhaps everyone who owns a sharp blade has surely cut themselves in work or play? _____ Soak the tea bag in boiling water if possible. Wash the wound in the tea,dipping the finger into the cup is fine if you can. The wet tea bag can also be placed over the wound too and pressure applied to it by using a bandage or strip of cloth cut and torn off.
As a 70 yearold veteran, i Never had cause to use this method myself, but a friend who cut the top off his finger did, and swears it was a big help. So I have real tea in my first aid kit always.______ You could always brew a cup on one of your small wood burners? ________ However there`s no need to cut you finger by way of a topic illustration. Stay safe. BB
Yes. All very good points that you have made. Thank you so much for watching and for adding useful information to the video comments!
I found the end "bloopers" clips to be so familiar! I have filmed several videos in the last few days and obviously filming during the day if far superior to filming at night but isn't it ironic that the sun is your worst enemy when filming? The sun angle is so important in making the video look good and the problem is...it is always moving! Sunrise/sunset are tough times to film because as soon as you get the shot right, the lighting gets all out of wack again! It is my struggle because many of my videos get shot in early mornings when I have a short window of time to get them done. Nice little kit BTW, I probably have a dozen or so of the old LC-2 Mag pouches around. I have always enjoyed using them. The loaf pan was a great addition. Take care brother.
Thanks, brother! I really love the golden hour in the late afternoon as it really lends a great ambiance to the lighting. However, it is a real struggle at times with the shadows it casts. I am always trying to learn better ways to film and ironically, overcast days give the best overall lighting, but it can make the video seem gloomy. Anyway, I appreciate you watching and commenting and hope you have a great day. God bless you and your family.
Great video
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Really love this film & the attitude sick to death of people dropping 40/50 dollar on a maxpedition pouch you dont need it the pouch wont save your life
Thank you so much!
Good kit. I see a few things i would change and i would add some others, but that is just me. Liked and subscribed.
Yes, this kit is one of my older ones. I really do need to do an update on some of the items. However, I did want to show how I put together a kit 15 years ago. Thanks for the comment and for subscribing!
Okay, I've gone through 101 videos in 3 days. I believe I Push the like button on all of them.
I have a long way to go😅😅
Thanks, that's fantastic!
Great kit to keep handy!
Thank you!
I love making this kit,I you need a couple of aspirin, used for chest pain
Probably a good idea! Thanks!
Cool Kit.. Hopefully never need to rely heavily on it, but there if the situation arises, and give one more to work with.
I like the fire part especially the file as you could get sparks off that with some flint or file something down or whatever. The pan is good as being wider than say a bottle, could boil water faster , and just use 2 sticks to pull it out of the fire/coals. 5:46 I think i second that statement but that's just me :D
ATB James from C.R.
Thank you. The small multi-tool can also be used to pull the pan out of the fire. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB back to you, my friend!
Great kit James. I made one like this but it got stolen. I did remove the grenade pouches and sewed on pouches for multi tool folding knife and flash light. On the other side a small flat plastic whiskey bottle for emergency water. Mine didn't have the pan. Does anyone know if they make a mess kit that fits this pouch exactly?
Thanks for watching, I don't know if they ever made a mess kit to fit this pouch or not as it was generally pretty specifically made for just magazines.
Man I love me some old school ALICE gear. Modern Molle gear just doesn't seem as durable
Indeed. Old school is excellent!
Good stuff and nice kit
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome!
So many other mini kits
Thanks for watching!
Also I forgot , you can take that saw and a piece of Greenwood and turn it into a bow saw which cuts a lot easier and is easier to use.
Good point, I have seen that done and have done at a time or two myself.
@@WayPointSurvival try the chapstick candle 👍
@@captainfragger6295 I have a video where I show seven survival uses for ChapStick and the candle is one of them.
@@WayPointSurvival awesome
Can you mention the year in which you assembled this kit ? Just for info how much old is this kit
I think it was 2003 or 2004. Thank you for watching and for your question!
Wouldnt it be better to have the blanket on the bottom and the poncho on top, in order of priority of use? How do you attach the pouch to your belt?
Sure. You could do that. It goes on the belt using the clips.
@@WayPointSurvival oh ok. I tried experimenting without clips when I was younger. Tennis ball was from another video on the same subject
Ok boss ya made this kit, ya got a video of you doing 24hrs out of it? Seen so many kits like this and no one does a run with them.
24 hours would be pretty easy to do with a kit like this. I've even got a video where I go out with 10 $1 items from the dollar store for 24 hours. You should check that one out!
@@WayPointSurvival ill check it out. Its good to see someone practicing what they preach. Keep on keepin on and that 1790 series so far is ... AMAZING!!
Thank you so much!
Great channel sub 4015! Thanks for sharing look forward to your next upload!
Thank you! And, welcome aboard!
i know that this is an old vid but, i had one of those survival card kits. carried it for 20 - 25 years, can't read it anymore. do you know where i can get a new one ??
I'm not sure where you will get them anymore. You might be able to find one on eBay or amazon. Thank you for watching.
Add a pack of burn cream
A good idea. Thanks for watching.
Use kit to have around.
Thank you!
I'm fairly new to this. What does Alice mean
All Purpose Lightweight Carrying Equipment.
@@WayPointSurvival thank you
Put in a tennis ball? Or a grenade... 😮 Lol
One of those is difficult to obtain.
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Was using aluminum loaf pan but found a 2pk of loaf pan for $4
Excellent!
Great video
Thank you!