I'd suggest that you first slip a plastic zip bag inside the canteen [liner style] and place the kit items inside that, then fold it inside. This way, after removing the bulkiest things on top, you could pull most of the kit out a bit easier to use the canteen quickly, if needed. Plus the bag would be useful in itself too. Things in a plastic bag are easier to find and dig out, without emptying the contents.
If you attach the paracord bracelet to the lid, you give yourself a way to carry the bottle on your belt or pack. It also gives you extra storage inside. You can also add extra paracord to the lid, since you can't use the lid when you are heating water, it would melt/burn.
Probably the BEST prepper/ common sense CZcams. I'm a farmer was FFA /4H and US Chem Co nuclear chem bio specialist. I like your show best because you are realistic, not trying to be the [fake] reality shows. Good job! ! Thanks for this quality vid
A little wire would allow you to hang the bottle over a fire. Tiny bit of fishing line and a couple hooks. A p51 can opener. a handcuff key. tumms. anti-diarrhea tablets.
Not a bad idea. I have a Klean kanteen in 40 ounce nested with a GSI cup, and I keep it in a condor water bottle holder. In the front pouch I keep a water purifying kit. I also added a shoulder strap. Adding survival items inside the bottle would help in Saving Room. We live in the High Mountain Desert where it hot in the summer, and snow in the winter. You really can't go anywhere without a some kind survival kit and first-aid. All our vehicles carry something of those aspects including water. You just have to have it, it's common sense. Great video!
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I'm glad to see your survival kit based on a Klean Kanteen because I'm looking at buying one, and wanted it to be very versatile and safe to put over the fire for boiling. That I need the single-walled model was good to know. One unique item I keep in any compact survival kit is a lightweight mesh bag or two. It's great for stashing the items you pull out of the kit, hangs on a branch, is good as a pre-filter, colander/rinse bag, and makes a great net for fishing and frogging, and can be used while foraging. I picked up 6 green bags at a dollar store at 3/$1. The extras I use to buy produce instead of using the store or farmers market plastic bags. And, I never leave home without a few gallon-sized baggies, useful for collecting water from plant expiration, making a solar still, and other things. Plastic is not my favorite thing, but can be useful in a pinch.
Hey, I do the same thing, sorta! I have 2 of the 12" water bottle pouches with 2 of the 40 oz Klean Kanteen wide mouth bottles! I have the 2 pouches connected together with a homemade paracord strap, they sorta balance out when I sling them over and around my neck/shoulders. I have 2 titanium cups in the pouches that the bottles nest in. Each pouch has a nice pocket that I have packed with gear. I usually carry a fixed blade knife and multitool, a tarp, several plastic garbage bags, gallon an quart ziploc bags, several food bars, and some tea bags! Plus gear like you showed in yours. Shalom, Agape, Prayers, and God bless America again! Maxout!
And God bless you too my friend! Thanks for the many years and countless videos full of helpful and useful information! You're a patriot and great American!
I'd add one more item: waxed dental floss...115 yards is relatively small and it can come in handy as thread and strong string for smaller jobs that cord is too big to handle...Great kit. Thanks!
I feel the scientific fact of three weeks without food is very deceptive. Skip a couple meals and your energy level drops quite a bit. Go more than a few days without any food and you would be basically useless under normal circumstances, much less a survival situation. Perhaps you would live another 3 weeks, in the hospital with an IV giving you fluids only, but not in survival situations. I plan with water and food on the same level. Both are equally important for keeping your mind working well enough to build fire, find or build shelter, keep yourself from deadly injury, etc.
I don't ascribe to the Rule of 3's. I think it is marketing BS made up to sell survival training and gear. But it is a useful tool for the untrained in planning, if you have nothing else. While food is least important and a positive attitude is most important, there are many instances of people functioning on minimal or no rations for long periods of time. An excellent example is Roger's Rangers retreat from Saint Francis, Quebec, Canada. Following the October 3, 1759 attack and successful destruction of Saint-Francis, Rogers' force ran out of food on their retreat through the wilderness of northern New England. These were frontiersmen and soldiers, some died, some didn't.
The lack of food, will be worst, the first day. After the second day, it’ll get more easy. But without water… -You’ll get no chance, at all… The body, will get into an «economic burn». You’ll gonna start to burn off the muscles, and save the fat. It’s the «Last DItch», to get the body, to Survive. Of Course, it’s not the ideal situation. I’m a Trained veteran, though. You’re biggest Enemy, is Your’s own Brain. If You’re giving up to Survive; You’re gone…😉
Thank you for this video. I built one off of your idea to carry on my motorcycle. I used a double wall thermos but I drilled small holes around the top and bottom so it wouldn't build pressure and explode if had to use it to bol water . Great idea no one would ever think it was anything worth stealing.
Sootch, as usual, excellent and very thorough. One item that flagged my attention was the Bic Lighter. Tucked away like that, something might depress the lever and deplete the lighter and fill your canteen up with toxic and flammable fumes. Gotta address that, but otherwise a top notch production. Thank you, and I look forward to the next one.
yes, never give up - because also the bloopers are highly valuated ;-) great kit (I loved the cigar most), and you asked us to comment, so I would say first I would like to add 3 items which I think are a) essential for this kit and 2) fitting inside that bottle, too. 1. one or two needles and some twine. Why? Repair your clothings, and fix wounds (first aid, of course). The needle/s can also be used to remove splinters or make small holes somewhere in. The twine can be used to tie anything. 2. one small tube of cyanylacrylate super glue. Why? It is as multipurpose as duct tape. (both 1 and 2 could still fit in that little red container?) 3. One of these foldable ultrasmall ultralight 10L rucksacks. (If it does not fit in the bottle you can put the bottle in it.) Why? e.g.: If you have to empty your bottle for keeping/boiling water in it, you still want to carry all that stuff with you. You want to walk with the survival kit, but not by always carrying it in your hand. You want to collect any eatables, firestarters, or whatever else and need a container. etc. Then I would like to exchange two items by similar items which could be more useful: a) I would replace the Vic Classic by a Vic Alox MiniChamp (why: same size but much more tools) and put the tweezers of the Classic also into the red container (forget about the toothpick). b) I would replace at least some of the paracord (or all) by a heavy duty twisted fishing line. There is fishing line which is capable of carrying 60 or 70% of what paracord carries, but this line is much thinner and has less weight. Why? Line is important but You don't need always the strength of paracord if you need a line. Replacing at least some of the paracord with such a heavy duty fishing line allows you to carry much more line. rgds, Robert
From the years of looking for lost people I've discovered the following items are needed. You are not going to always be where any kind of water is available. In fact, one of the biggest problems is the folks we have searched for were dehydrated. You need water with you to begin with. Also, you need a way to protect you from the elements. Even a cheap poncho and disposable space blanket work OK. Finally, you need to be able to help searchers locate you. Items that help, but not all inclusive are cell phone, flare, fire, two way radio, mirror, flashlight, etc. A space blanket that is orange on one side is good, or a brightly color poncho. This kit is very good, but it lacks immediate water. Water is heavy. Water is important.
Well done. Great for the snow boarders. I have one of these in my 20 ltr EDC day bag. If you wrap the multi tool / pocket knife / lighter in cling wrap then you can pour rice or buckwheat into the empty void and still pack all the items. Pour the rice into the bandanna as you open the kit. There are high energy glucose tablets. A bent wire toggle to drop in the neck to hang the canteen over the fire. A mini chem light to mark your survival location. Great effort on the video. Thanks Greg
I completely agree, but I feel like if you're having to go to a vending machine for your food, shtf has happened and you can just, uh, *borrow* some food
I'd add a small, wallet sized Fresnel lens for fire starting. Inexpensive, compact, liter than anything else, flexible and it will keep lighting fires forever if you treat it right and start your fire in daylight. Instead of normal matches, get the hurricane proof ones for the same space.
Good Job as Usual! My Two Cents: Add a couple of Plastic Grocery Bags. Double them up for carrying the contents when you fill the Bottle. Add Paper Clips. Add Chapstick. Add a couple of Tea Candles. Light THEM, then put your Kindling, etc together for a Fire. Add some Wet Wipes for a Clean Bum. Add some Bank Line. Hope this Helps.
Exactly. I light tea candles, melt the wax, blow it out. Then I add crumbled fire starter mix to soak about 80% of the wax. Little fire plugs during adverse weather. Create your fire to match conditions.
Sooch, you also have your video on uses for coffee filters. Right off the top of my head, I know they'll be useful both as the emergency paper (that you talked about wanting to include in a kit like this) and for pre-filtering water.
this is pretty similar to the compact survival kit i put together a few months ago. it's based around the same bottle. i have the bottle full of items, then i have the bottle in a maxpedition 12x5 bottle pouch. that allows me to have quite a few more items along with the stuff inside the bottle itself. and i switched out the standard loop cap for the flip d-ring cap. it gives me the same options in a bit of a lower profile so i was able to add in 2 of the maxpedition can pouches. one of those is a fire kit and the other holds smaller, random items. the only thing i don't have inside is a water filter. i bought a lifestraw and it won't fit inside the bottle (i want to trade it our for the renovo since i know it'll fit). but i do have it attached to the side of the pouch. and the pouch has it's own shoulder strap so i can take it off my b.o.b. and at least get by with the items in there. i keep it attached to my b.o.b. with vanquest molle sticks so i can remove it quickly if needed, throw it over my shoulder and take off.
Great idea, that's all I have are 40oz Klean Kanteen's. I took a Condor H2O pouch and added some Molle Pouches to the side.. I got rid of the Nylon strap and replaced it with about 10ft of Blaze Orange paracord. Doubles as a way to carry and as a ridge line and just extra cordage
Mr. Rain .. you got that correct. Peppers never seem to have a backup to the primary container. Always forget the rule of three for that. 3 uses and "3 OF". 1 Kanteen (it self) 2 Ziploc bags (not there) 3 Scarff (maybe as hobo sack)
Amen.. Ziplocks and trash bags , various style gloves , lighters, antibiotics and caffiene tabs are a few others noone talks about really. And guns for men and woman that are not armed. If u don't have an extra gun for a friend....u may both die.
I often got to laugh, if you see a true survivalist he always bump fire starting to 3 items, no one messes with fire. And on top the cotton balls with vaselin. Even on my key chain I have a rod, a straw with vaselin cotton that is sealed and a hack saw blade that I put a point and an edge too (saw, knife and striker). Love your clips
I'm a truck driver I have to shower at the truck stops across the country I ask the maintenance person for extra paper shower mats the paper shower mats are meant to be in a wet conditions in they really take some abuse I wrote a note on a piece of paper put it outside for 7 months before it became unreadable but the paper was still there
I got an Axe attache bag last year for Christmas and used that in a similar way, I think I'll have to get one of those canteens to hold certain things.
Hi Don, Thanks for another great video. If I may make two Add-On suggestions: (1) a Condor Water Bottle Pouch and (2) an MSR cup with butterfly handles. The Condor Pouch provides a means of storing all the gear when the bottle is being used over the fire. The MSR cup provides another container that the bottle should fit in when inside the Condor Pouch. You probably would want to add a spare brief case or luggage strap for the D rings on the Condor Pouch to make it easier to carry. In addition, that Condor pouch has a pocket attached to it to hold extra gear (fire kit, water purification tablets, a space blanket, tin foil, tea packets, some dry soup mix packets, or some drink mix for the water etc.) too. Just wanted to try and pitch in to help with this kit. Thanks again!
Funny thing is when you look up other prep videos people love to pack gear after gear into a bag and call it their 72 or 96 hour bag. They might as well carry a full size tent cause they will not make it far lugging around 40 pound pack. If you doubt that next time you go shopping go pick up a 30 or 40 pound bag of dog food or something similar and carry for a little while. It could be that I am getting older (although I think it is because I am blessed with more wisdom) but I find myself trying to get packs as light as possible while still having at the very least the basics.
I have been keeping bottle kits now for some time, and had already decided to upgrade to a Kleen Kanteen 40 oz. I recommend keeping a rolled up 1 qt. freezer bag in the bottle. It takes almost no space and gives you a second temp container for all the gear when you need to use the bottle as a bottle. If they fit, it could server as an organizer for your cable ties. It can also be used as a water container, and a strip of Oasis brand water tablets for one liter containers would fit in easily and would work for the bag or the bottle. More water storage could be added with one qt. 'whirl-pak' plastic bags, although they are light duty plastic. Just some ideas to consider. Thanks
Two Dental floss rolls for industrial Seeing kit, fishing kit, bowstring etc. Good to see someone who carries solid metal for buy,sell,barter and trade.
If I may make a suggestion, I'd change those duracel AAAs to Lithium AAAs because lithium batteries are lighter and retain their charge for more than a year (10 years I believe).
Yes....and they function at low temps better than alkalines. I keep 18 batteries in my primary kit....and I carry a headlamp and maglite solitaire.....as well as having a streamlight microstream as a EDC tool. I want to be able to see well enough if I'm having to move at night.
I would take out the Thyrm Cell and dump that stuff in a small ziplock bag. If you have a Renovo, good for you. Since it isn't being made anymore, I opt for a Lifestraw or a Frontier Filter, but neither is of use to carry water. Yes, you can distribute the contents of the kit to your pockets, which gives you a liter of water in the stainless bottle, and you have a bandana to (somewhat) pre-filter, but you need a fire to purify, and once the bottle is full, you've got a half day of water, and nothing else to carry more in. Want a second liter, and/or can't start a fire? Use the space from the Thyrm to add a "whirl bag", a strip of aquatabs, a couple coffee filters, and a few mini Acco clips. Put the tabs, filters and clips in the bag, roll it up and put a rubber band around it -- won't be any bulkier than the Thyrm, and you have pre-filtering, the clips to hold the filter on the bag, the band to hold a filter on the bottle, the purification tabs to kill the nasties, and a secondary water pouch. Another option is a homemade water bag. I eat almonds, from WalMart. They come in a heavy, plastic, zip seal bag, with a flat base, which holds a liter of water. First step, eat almonds and wash bag. Second step, use some gorilla tape to make tabs on the top corners. Use a hole punch to make a hole in each tab. Insert a 3-4 foot length of paracord in each tab and tie a half knot. Done. Put your paper filters, clips and purification tabs inside and roll it around the outside of your filter straw. Throw in a couple rubber bands (thousands of uses!) and . . . Voila!!
WHAT A GREAT IDEA! After watching your video, I was INSPIRED AND MADE A KIT in a 32 oz. Nalgene water bottle! I work in a city, and could walk a few miles to get home, so I don't need a backpack full of gear. But I did get locked in a client's building once during an earthquake, and I realized that I should have had a few essentials with me. BTW, this is the ideal format for urban office workers and students. The whole kit fits in your bag's water bottle pocket, can easily be carried in your hand without attracting attention, or carried by the loop that holds the lid on (or use a carabiner or cord through the loop). The bottle is designed to hold 2 pounds of water so the lid loop should be plenty strong. I added a few things to my kit that suit my particular needs -- 1. a small roll of electrical tape, 2. ear plugs in case there are sirens going off everywhere, 3. a pill tube with meds, 4. a chemstick, 5. a beeswax tea candle, both light and fire starter, and apparently beeswax candles are healthier in enclosed spaces, 6. a cheap pair of earbuds from the dollar store because my mobile phone has an FM radio but needs earbuds to use as an antenna, 7. a just-add-water towel tablet, and 8. a large Ziplock bag as a liner to keep the interior of the water bottle cleaner. The liner bag also makes it easier to retrieve items, and you can stuff in the top to stop rattling. As others have noted, a plastic bag is handy to keep everything once you empty the water bottle, and maybe to collect water. BTW, I included $20 in change for vending machines, convenience stores, bus fare, and pay phones -- yes there are still a few around -- in case plastic doesn't work. Another small tip -- if you don't have a tiny plastic bag for your spare batteries, wrap them tightly in foodwrap. They won't move around like in a baggie, and you can cover the terminals with several layers. Total weight is 1 pound 8 ounces, including a Victorinox SwissTool, a full-size multitool that weights over half a pound. Just like insurance, I hope never to have to use this stuff, but I feel more confident knowing I have it. THANK YOU, SENSIBLE PREPPER!
There's always room for a SAK classic in basically any kit, and they're invaluable IMO. I lucked out a few years back and found a guy that was selling off his collection cheap. He had probably a hundred or so SAK Classics in various color, livery, etc. I think I bought fifteen or so. Gave away a bunch as gifts, my kids got some, and many were stashed in kits and so forth. Totally worth it and wish I'd bought more from him.
Sootch, love your videos. Have watched a ton of them. Your common-man, down to earth perspective is refreshing and informative. I have a suggestion... invest in lithium batteries for everything you power. Reason: longer shelf life, but more importantly, they don't leak like alkalines do. I can't tell you how many brand new, unused packages of alkaline batteries (Duracell AND Energizer) I've thrown out, unopened, because they started spontaneously leaking while still in the package. And don't even get me started with all the devices leaking batteries have destroyed on me. I go strictly Lithium now. More expensive to buy, yes. But in the long run, a much better deal. Keep on, brother. God bless you.
While lithium batteries do last a long time, there is a serious drawback with them in a SHTF situation; lithium reacts *very* violently with water. If there should be a crack in one, you *will* have a fire if they get wet. Still, IMO, it's a good idea; long lasting quality batteries are always a good idea. Always.
Thank you! This just proves a person can organize and carry a lot of necessities in a small area. Imagine what can be accomplished with a second klean kanteen packed full of more necessities...
good kit and good video. i would suggest putting the kleen canteen into some holder. why? because once your survival scenario is enacted you will need to keep all the stuff somewhere as you feel the canteen with water. a cheap surplus molle pouch that will hold some of the items, including the canteen, will enable you to keep your hands free while your fighting matmoos and negotiating swamps and rivers.
NAA mini revolver. ;-).Everything else is covered. I like the concept and a water bottle holder and a metal cup makes it easier, quieter and more versatile if you want to take things a step further. Good video.
Great. Good way to learn to use space and pack a kit/bag wisely. The resealable bag/bandana would be fine to store items while the bottle's in use. Something like pencil sharper may fit
I would add a bottle holder like the Maxpedition one (I know its not necessary and some don't want to spend the money) But not only would it be a way to carry the bottle hands free, it also helps in insulating it. When it gets hot out or the sun is beating on the metal bottles they get pretty hot to the touch. It would also hold all the items in the bottle should you need to add water to the bottle.
I like this kit. You can use a pill bottle instead of the orange container for small items. In winter keep your bottle in a wool sock to preserve battery life. Also lighter will work better if not cold.
Sootch- I was wondering what my chances were of seeing you or IV8888 etc... at yesterdays historical inauguration. I drove 8 hours, each way to make sure I could tell my kids "I was there". I saw that you posted a comment on twitter about the event. I agree with you 100%, what a day to be an American. My son (9 yrs. old) and I watch your survival ideas together from time to time. Love your video's, keep up the good work. God bless America !
fantastic vid, the only thing I can think of is some kind of makeshift handle (maybe out of a piece of a hanger?) to get the water bottle off the fire when the water boils so you don't get burned.
to be honest a lot of what you put in there was oversized and efficient space wise. IMHO leave the pocket knife out (replace it with a smaller cutting tool, &/or accept that you will have one EDC), swap out the water filter with something smaller, a smaller torch/light source, replace the Bic lighter with a mini Bic lighter, replace the paracord bracelet with a hank of bankline and add a heap of paracord wrapped around the _outside_ of the canteen, ditch the multitool (again probably should be carrying one EDC), add a fishing kit, add snare wire, add fresnel lens or small magnifying glass, add sail needle, add P38 can opener, add several oven bags.
I have a similar kit, but I added a water bottle bag to hold the 40 oz bottle, with a sling, a side compartment for a bit more gear and a nesting cup. The bottle bag has molle strapping to attach more items. You can sling it over your shoulder for hands free carry.
Loved the fire steel with built in storage for tinder. Perfect for edc pocket carry. I believe I'll add a length of cordage to it for attaching to my belt loop. Never lose your knife or fire.
For the matches, you can make them windproof and waterproof by dipping it individually in melted candle wax. The finished product won't all fit back into the match box, but if you use a plastic bag to put them together with the striker side of the match box. It will be in better use when needed. One litte thing, the wax on the matchstick head need to be scrape off before strike. Have fun!
This is a nice homage to the Mors pot kit. You are correct that the big things need to go first, or they won't fit. I have never been a fan of paracord bracelets - if I need the cord it takes too long to get at it, and all the wrinkles make knots harder to tie, IME. The bigger zip ties are good - I would make sure they are long enough to go around two "wrist thick" poles, and pack at least 12 (four corners, four midpoints, one center point, three left to make a Roycroft pack frame, as needed). The zip tie tails will burn to help get a fire going. Some additional cord would be helpful. #15 bank line has a tensile strength of 120 pounds - and is thin enough to carry a reasonable length. I would add more duct tape around the card -OR- take the time NOW to reinforce the space blanket corners & stress points. Have some guylines already attached to the shelter to make it easier to use in an emergency. All of the thin mylar sheets NEED to be reinforced, so do it now or take enough tape to do it in the field. Assuming you have a belt knife and/or a pocket knife on your person - I would lose the pocket knife, multi-tool, and small SAK. I would add a medium SAK that has the wood saw, scissors, blade, plus the other common tools. The Fieldmaster and Huntsman are both great options. Kits like this are one good use case for stainless steel knives. I would leave out the firesteel. You may/should have one on your person. You have matches AND a lighter already. I would add some fatwood as another emergency tinder. I have seen vasoline soaked things run EVERYWHERE in the summer heat - I live in Texas, and car interiors can hit 130F in the summer. I like the water filter, this is one time when the Sawyer Mini makes sense. Some tablets would also be handy - no fire needed to make the water to be drinkable. Having a dozen tablets takes up very little space, and will provide sufficient water for 3 days. A whistle would be really helpful. I would add some kind of bag to carry all of this stuff when the bottle is full of water. Pockets are OK, but not always sufficient. A tyvek draw string bag is easy to sew from an envelope and will more than do the job.
That is an awesome idea. I'll just have the rod for fires and multitool to make room for 2 small baggies. 1 with preworkout&BCAA (Aminos) mix and 1 baggie with protein powder. Easier to "mold" into my bottle as well as provides a clean source of energy, nutrients and "food" in multiple doses.
My good brother! Excellent kit. I was thinking of additional items: contractors bag, 2 zip lock bags, mini 22 cal derringer and 25 rounds, 2 soft face masks, whistle, fat wood, flashdrive with your documents and birthcertificate, etc., and wrap the bottle with 550 para-cord. Great idea! Thanks
Thank you kindly for the video I would have added some kind of small plastic ziploc to hold this stuff while you cook or heat water. Or maybe atleast 1 needle for sewing clothing or yourself. The bloopers are great! 😄 Have a great new year
I found a great water bottle holder bag with a shoulder strap and everything. It was really made for a wine bottle carrier. It perfectly fits a 40 oz canteen. Its totally gray woman too because its navy blue. Thanks for idea
Hi. Nice video. It's funny how these kits in a bottle/pot were very popular a few years ago and now you rarely see them. A bit like the army canteens pouch kits too! I like them. Thanks for the revival!!😉
Link two Canteens together with paracord. (lid to lid) One just for water gathering, the filter and a couple heavy weight baggies. Sling it over your shoulder like a pair of shoes. Plus, it leaves more room inside the main canteen for another bandana, med items, etc... You get a bit more redundancy. The extra gear doesn't weigh much and it keeps your hands free.
I love this video and idea, the best part is, if you need to collect water, you can use that bandana and put all the items in the bandana and make a little bag kit and tie the bandana up to you belt.
2 things I'd add are a notebook and contractor trash bag. No use in having a marker and nothing to write on. Contractor trash bags are a redundancy to your space blanket. But otherwise, great video as always, Sootch!
Love this! I never considered the usefulness of this canteen. I've used mine on search and rescue missions, and it has been my best friend. So easy to carry and use. It was a lifesaving decision to carry a civilian canteen, instead of military. One thing I would recommend, is to consider putting paracord at a higher priority. It has been the best friend of my teammates and I, during operations. I usually pack about 100 feet for each mission. Obviously, you can't carry that much in this kit, haha. Unless you were considering a paracord kit, haha. God bless, and long live the republic!
Great vid. What if you get one of those match cases that has the whistle, compass, and signal mirror. Instead of that orange case you have. They're similar in size and you could put fishing hooks and sinkers in it and wrap line around it with a ranger band over the line to hold it in place. Also if you get one of the larger Victorinox knives you'd get the function of all three of the knives (minus the pliers) and save some space. And I wrap my duct tape into a length of about four inches on itself with no card in the middle. These are things I've done that work for me. Trying to get the most function into a small space. Sharing my ideas, hope it helps. Thanks again for the great vids.
Sootch, in all my survival kits,I keep a lumber marking crayon. Excellent for marking your way. Unlike chalk which can be washed away even in light rain.
George Mcmillan, not sure about a lumber crayon, but kids crayons light and burn like candles. Prank trick birthday candles ( the ones you can't blow out ) are great to make fires. Once lit, they can help you start a fire.
You can also put some Benadryl and imodium into a a straw and seal the ends. Then you've got a straw too! Also, I'd probably go with the sawyer mini for the filter. a good bit smaller, I think.
Great stuff here Don. I upgraded my KK from a 40 to a 64 oz, so now I can put the 40 oz bottle to use and create a survival kit. I appreciate the ideas! 👍👍
Hands down one of the best sources for information on CZcams! Your videos and content are awesome! And to find out you smoke good cigars, what a Plus! Keep up the great work! I love your videos!
I would add one thing... it goes with your rule of three. Three seconds without hope. I'd stick an energy bar, or pack of gum or some fig newtons in there. Those three seconds without hope... a little bit of comfort food goes a long way to getting that motivation back. Maybe not just for you, but perhaps for a person you're with, or who you might come across.
I like the spare batteries in a ziploc - sometimes they leak and make a mess. If you put another ziploc in there, you can pack in loose rice, shake it down, then put the Ziploc for the rice and bandana on top. The rice will fill the spaces and you have a bag to store the rice in should you need too.
If you can, I’d say take out that small flashlight and put in one of the ones that can attach to your hat as a headlamp. Most times when your using a light, you are wanting to do something. So may as well make it so that you can use both hands instead of one.
I'd suggest that you first slip a plastic zip bag inside the canteen [liner style] and place the kit items inside that, then fold it inside. This way, after removing the bulkiest things on top, you could pull most of the kit out a bit easier to use the canteen quickly, if needed. Plus the bag would be useful in itself too. Things in a plastic bag are easier to find and dig out, without emptying the contents.
Also the bag is water resistant.
If you attach the paracord bracelet to the lid, you give yourself a way to carry the bottle on your belt or pack. It also gives you extra storage inside. You can also add extra paracord to the lid, since you can't use the lid when you are heating water, it would melt/burn.
Smart idea and something I'll add. Thanks LH
I dont trust 1 point of contact though. I would at the very least have to points strapped down to prevent losing all those items.
Probably the BEST prepper/ common sense CZcams. I'm a farmer was FFA /4H and US Chem Co nuclear chem bio specialist. I like your show best because you are realistic, not trying to be the [fake] reality shows.
Good job! ! Thanks for this quality vid
A little wire would allow you to hang the bottle over a fire. Tiny bit of fishing line and a couple hooks. A p51 can opener. a handcuff key. tumms. anti-diarrhea tablets.
Cajun Swamp Fox there’s an easy way to fashion one out of a stick, no need. But wire can make a nice snare.
@Sans Handlebars Handcuff key isn't pointless if it's on your person, and how is a can opener pointless?
Not a bad idea. I have a Klean kanteen in 40 ounce nested with a GSI cup, and I keep it in a condor water bottle holder. In the front pouch I keep a water purifying kit. I also added a shoulder strap.
Adding survival items inside the bottle would help in Saving Room. We live in the High Mountain Desert where it hot in the summer, and snow in the winter. You really can't go anywhere without a some kind survival kit and first-aid. All our vehicles carry something of those aspects including water. You just have to have it, it's common sense. Great video!
Need to put a ziplock bag in there to hold all of that when you need to fill it with water or to cook with it. 😏
I was thinking the same thing.
Great idea. Thanks Spike!
SensiblePrepper also you could put a pin flare pen
SirPyroNights Never heard of those...
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I'm glad to see your survival kit based on a Klean Kanteen because I'm looking at buying one, and wanted it to be very versatile and safe to put over the fire for boiling. That I need the single-walled model was good to know. One unique item I keep in any compact survival kit is a lightweight mesh bag or two. It's great for stashing the items you pull out of the kit, hangs on a branch, is good as a pre-filter, colander/rinse bag, and makes a great net for fishing and frogging, and can be used while foraging. I picked up 6 green bags at a dollar store at 3/$1. The extras I use to buy produce instead of using the store or farmers market plastic bags. And, I never leave home without a few gallon-sized baggies, useful for collecting water from plant expiration, making a solar still, and other things. Plastic is not my favorite thing, but can be useful in a pinch.
Hey, I do the same thing, sorta! I have 2 of the 12" water bottle pouches with 2 of the 40 oz Klean Kanteen wide mouth bottles! I have the 2 pouches connected together with a homemade paracord strap, they sorta balance out when I sling them over and around my neck/shoulders. I have 2 titanium cups in the pouches that the bottles nest in. Each pouch has a nice pocket that I have packed with gear. I usually carry a fixed blade knife and multitool, a tarp, several plastic garbage bags, gallon an quart ziploc bags, several food bars, and some tea bags! Plus gear like you showed in yours. Shalom, Agape, Prayers, and God bless America again! Maxout!
And God bless you too my friend!
Thanks for the many years and countless videos full of helpful and useful information!
You're a patriot and great American!
I'd add one more item: waxed dental floss...115 yards is relatively small and it can come in handy as thread and strong string for smaller jobs that cord is too big to handle...Great kit. Thanks!
Thats true
Also for dental use.
Then add a needle for the floss. Stitching gear or you!
I feel the scientific fact of three weeks without food is very deceptive. Skip a couple meals and your energy level drops quite a bit. Go more than a few days without any food and you would be basically useless under normal circumstances, much less a survival situation. Perhaps you would live another 3 weeks, in the hospital with an IV giving you fluids only, but not in survival situations. I plan with water and food on the same level. Both are equally important for keeping your mind working well enough to build fire, find or build shelter, keep yourself from deadly injury, etc.
I don't ascribe to the Rule of 3's. I think it is marketing BS made up to sell survival training and gear. But it is a useful tool for the untrained in planning, if you have nothing else. While food is least important and a positive attitude is most important, there are many instances of people functioning on minimal or no rations for long periods of time. An excellent example is Roger's Rangers retreat from Saint Francis, Quebec, Canada. Following the October 3, 1759 attack and successful destruction of Saint-Francis, Rogers' force ran out of food on their retreat through the wilderness of northern New England. These were frontiersmen and soldiers, some died, some didn't.
The lack of food, will be worst, the first day. After the second day, it’ll get more easy. But without water… -You’ll get no chance, at all…
The body, will get into an «economic burn». You’ll gonna start to burn off the muscles, and save the fat. It’s the «Last DItch», to get the body, to Survive. Of Course, it’s not the ideal situation. I’m a Trained veteran, though. You’re biggest Enemy, is Your’s own Brain. If You’re giving up to Survive; You’re gone…😉
Thank you for this video. I built one off of your idea to carry on my motorcycle. I used a double wall thermos but I drilled small holes around the top and bottom so it wouldn't build pressure and explode if had to use it to bol water . Great idea no one would ever think it was anything worth stealing.
Sootch, as usual, excellent and very thorough. One item that flagged my attention was the Bic Lighter. Tucked away like that, something might depress the lever and deplete the lighter and fill your canteen up with toxic and flammable fumes. Gotta address that, but otherwise a top notch production. Thank you, and I look forward to the next one.
You could also add a whistle and a small signal mirror that you could wrap in the bandana. Take care and be aware.
almost had a heart attack, no heavy mil trash bag. one of your best suggestions. jam it in there.
was thinking the same thing!
Good Idea , I always enjoy your videos; your sence of humor is great!!
The difference between adventure and disaster is preparation. Thanks for your videos and for the time you invest in putting them out for us.
yes, never give up - because also the bloopers are highly valuated ;-)
great kit (I loved the cigar most), and you asked us to comment, so I would say first I would like to add 3 items which I think are a) essential for this kit and 2) fitting inside that bottle, too.
1. one or two needles and some twine. Why? Repair your clothings, and fix wounds (first aid, of course). The needle/s can also be used to remove splinters or make small holes somewhere in. The twine can be used to tie anything.
2. one small tube of cyanylacrylate super glue. Why? It is as multipurpose as duct tape.
(both 1 and 2 could still fit in that little red container?)
3. One of these foldable ultrasmall ultralight 10L rucksacks. (If it does not fit in the bottle you can put the bottle in it.) Why? e.g.: If you have to empty your bottle for keeping/boiling water in it, you still want to carry all that stuff with you. You want to walk with the survival kit, but not by always carrying it in your hand. You want to collect any eatables, firestarters, or whatever else and need a container. etc.
Then I would like to exchange two items by similar items which could be more useful:
a) I would replace the Vic Classic by a Vic Alox MiniChamp (why: same size but much more tools) and put the tweezers of the Classic also into the red container (forget about the toothpick).
b) I would replace at least some of the paracord (or all) by a heavy duty twisted fishing line. There is fishing line which is capable of carrying 60 or 70% of what paracord carries, but this line is much thinner and has less weight. Why? Line is important but You don't need always the strength of paracord if you need a line. Replacing at least some of the paracord with such a heavy duty fishing line allows you to carry much more line.
rgds, Robert
bangalorebobbel - Great suggestions. 👍
Me too.
From the years of looking for lost people I've discovered the following items are needed. You are not going to always be where any kind of water is available. In fact, one of the biggest problems is the folks we have searched for were dehydrated. You need water with you to begin with. Also, you need a way to protect you from the elements. Even a cheap poncho and disposable space blanket work OK. Finally, you need to be able to help searchers locate you. Items that help, but not all inclusive are cell phone, flare, fire, two way radio, mirror, flashlight, etc. A space blanket that is orange on one side is good, or a brightly color poncho.
This kit is very good, but it lacks immediate water. Water is heavy. Water is important.
Well done. Great for the snow boarders. I have one of these in my 20 ltr EDC day bag. If you wrap the multi tool / pocket knife / lighter in cling wrap then you can pour rice or buckwheat into the empty void and still pack all the items. Pour the rice into the bandanna as you open the kit. There are high energy glucose tablets. A bent wire toggle to drop in the neck to hang the canteen over the fire. A mini chem light to mark your survival location. Great effort on the video. Thanks Greg
BIC - 1 - Use a Zip Tie to hold the "pusher" up then 2 wrap your duct tape around the BIC.
Save the gas & doubles value of BIC
A packet or two of tea/ coffee/ bullion cubs might be a good touch.
I would add a roll of quarters. Lots of coin operated machines are useful in case something happens
I completely agree, but I feel like if you're having to go to a vending machine for your food, shtf has happened and you can just, uh, *borrow* some food
Nah, most machines take dollars and they are lighter
Great idea
I'd add a small, wallet sized Fresnel lens for fire starting. Inexpensive, compact, liter than anything else, flexible and it will keep lighting fires forever if you treat it right and start your fire in daylight. Instead of normal matches, get the hurricane proof ones for the same space.
Also magnification to read with.
Good Job as Usual! My Two Cents: Add a couple of Plastic Grocery Bags. Double them up for carrying the contents when you fill the Bottle. Add Paper Clips. Add Chapstick. Add a couple of Tea Candles. Light THEM, then put your Kindling, etc together for a Fire. Add some Wet Wipes for a Clean Bum. Add some Bank Line. Hope this Helps.
Exactly. I light tea candles, melt the wax, blow it out. Then I add crumbled fire starter mix to soak about 80% of the wax. Little fire plugs during adverse weather. Create your fire to match conditions.
You are definitely "SENSIBLE". I love watching your videos.
I would add a small amount of Tyvek many 2by2 foot square. It can come in handy for a ground cover to sit on or as an improvised water cup.
Sooch, you also have your video on uses for coffee filters. Right off the top of my head, I know they'll be useful both as the emergency paper (that you talked about wanting to include in a kit like this) and for pre-filtering water.
Jeff Anderson Excellent suggestion Jeff.
this is pretty similar to the compact survival kit i put together a few months ago. it's based around the same bottle. i have the bottle full of items, then i have the bottle in a maxpedition 12x5 bottle pouch. that allows me to have quite a few more items along with the stuff inside the bottle itself. and i switched out the standard loop cap for the flip d-ring cap. it gives me the same options in a bit of a lower profile so i was able to add in 2 of the maxpedition can pouches. one of those is a fire kit and the other holds smaller, random items.
the only thing i don't have inside is a water filter. i bought a lifestraw and it won't fit inside the bottle (i want to trade it our for the renovo since i know it'll fit). but i do have it attached to the side of the pouch. and the pouch has it's own shoulder strap so i can take it off my b.o.b. and at least get by with the items in there. i keep it attached to my b.o.b. with vanquest molle sticks so i can remove it quickly if needed, throw it over my shoulder and take off.
Great idea, that's all I have are 40oz Klean Kanteen's. I took a Condor H2O pouch and added some Molle Pouches to the side.. I got rid of the Nylon strap and replaced it with about 10ft of Blaze Orange paracord. Doubles as a way to carry and as a ridge line and just extra cordage
Definitely need a fish mouth spreader to hold the bottle over fire. Great videos, I enjoy them!
You would need to drill a couple of holes on the side of the bottle neck to make that work.
No you don’t as long as there is a slight lip it should hold it without having to put holes in your bottle
You may want to add a little bit of wire to the kit. Could be used for setting snares or even hanging the Kleen Canteen over a fire.
Heavy duty "ziplock" sandwich bag or two are handy for carrying wild edibles and meat harvesting might be handy. Great Idea!
Mr. Rain .. you got that correct. Peppers never seem to have a backup to the primary container. Always forget the rule of three for that. 3 uses and "3 OF".
1 Kanteen (it self)
2 Ziploc bags (not there)
3 Scarff (maybe as hobo sack)
Amen..
Ziplocks and trash bags , various style gloves , lighters, antibiotics and caffiene tabs are a few others noone talks about really.
And guns for men and woman that are not armed. If u don't have an extra gun for a friend....u may both die.
Also to empty the contents into if you need to use the bottle as a water bottle.
I often got to laugh, if you see a true survivalist he always bump fire starting to 3 items, no one messes with fire. And on top the cotton balls with vaselin. Even on my key chain I have a rod, a straw with vaselin cotton that is sealed and a hack saw blade that I put a point and an edge too (saw, knife and striker). Love your clips
The 11th C Cigar! The best thing for contemplation and enjoying your surviving whatever you have faced. BRAVO !
"three minutes without air". Very good addition to your kit.
I love this idea. Putting one in the car for both me and the wife.
I'm a truck driver I have to shower at the truck stops across the country I ask the maintenance person for extra paper shower mats the paper shower mats are meant to be in a wet conditions in they really take some abuse I wrote a note on a piece of paper put it outside for 7 months before it became unreadable but the paper was still there
You got the cigar, some whisky in there and the kit is perfect :D
I got an Axe attache bag last year for Christmas and used that in a similar way, I think I'll have to get one of those canteens to hold certain things.
Hi Don, Thanks for another great video. If I may make two Add-On suggestions: (1) a Condor Water Bottle Pouch and (2) an MSR cup with butterfly handles. The Condor Pouch provides a means of storing all the gear when the bottle is being used over the fire. The MSR cup provides another container that the bottle should fit in when inside the Condor Pouch. You probably would want to add a spare brief case or luggage strap for the D rings on the Condor Pouch to make it easier to carry. In addition, that Condor pouch has a pocket attached to it to hold extra gear (fire kit, water purification tablets, a space blanket, tin foil, tea packets, some dry soup mix packets, or some drink mix for the water etc.) too. Just wanted to try and pitch in to help with this kit. Thanks again!
Funny thing is when you look up other prep videos people love to pack gear after gear into a bag and call it their 72 or 96 hour bag. They might as well carry a full size tent cause they will not make it far lugging around 40 pound pack. If you doubt that next time you go shopping go pick up a 30 or 40 pound bag of dog food or something similar and carry for a little while. It could be that I am getting older (although I think it is because I am blessed with more wisdom) but I find myself trying to get packs as light as possible while still having at the very least the basics.
With you on that, brother. Getting older myself, so I need to get wiser. ;-) Each tool must do several things. Light and simple is the way.
cyberflea30 im 19 and 6 foot, i can go all day with 40 pounds on my back, not saying ill be able to once im like 45 or 50 but we will see
I have been keeping bottle kits now for some time, and had already decided to upgrade to a Kleen Kanteen 40 oz. I recommend keeping a rolled up 1 qt. freezer bag in the bottle. It takes almost no space and gives you a second temp container for all the gear when you need to use the bottle as a bottle. If they fit, it could server as an organizer for your cable ties. It can also be used as a water container, and a strip of Oasis brand water tablets for one liter containers would fit in easily and would work for the bag or the bottle. More water storage could be added with one qt. 'whirl-pak' plastic bags, although they are light duty plastic. Just some ideas to consider.
Thanks
Two Dental floss rolls for industrial Seeing kit, fishing kit, bowstring etc. Good to see someone who carries solid metal for buy,sell,barter and trade.
If I may make a suggestion, I'd change those duracel AAAs to Lithium AAAs because lithium batteries are lighter and retain their charge for more than a year (10 years I believe).
Yes....and they function at low temps better than alkalines. I keep 18 batteries in my primary kit....and I carry a headlamp and maglite solitaire.....as well as having a streamlight microstream as a EDC tool. I want to be able to see well enough if I'm having to move at night.
Great job to Chris, my in-law and a paranoid prepper. Moving up in the world with CZcams stars like Sootch shouting you out lol.
I would take out the Thyrm Cell and dump that stuff in a small ziplock bag. If you have a Renovo, good for you. Since it isn't being made anymore, I opt for a Lifestraw or a Frontier Filter, but neither is of use to carry water. Yes, you can distribute the contents of the kit to your pockets, which gives you a liter of water in the stainless bottle, and you have a bandana to (somewhat) pre-filter, but you need a fire to purify, and once the bottle is full, you've got a half day of water, and nothing else to carry more in.
Want a second liter, and/or can't start a fire? Use the space from the Thyrm to add a "whirl bag", a strip of aquatabs, a couple coffee filters, and a few mini Acco clips. Put the tabs, filters and clips in the bag, roll it up and put a rubber band around it -- won't be any bulkier than the Thyrm, and you have pre-filtering, the clips to hold the filter on the bag, the band to hold a filter on the bottle, the purification tabs to kill the nasties, and a secondary water pouch.
Another option is a homemade water bag. I eat almonds, from WalMart. They come in a heavy, plastic, zip seal bag, with a flat base, which holds a liter of water. First step, eat almonds and wash bag. Second step, use some gorilla tape to make tabs on the top corners. Use a hole punch to make a hole in each tab. Insert a 3-4 foot length of paracord in each tab and tie a half knot. Done. Put your paper filters, clips and purification tabs inside and roll it around the outside of your filter straw. Throw in a couple rubber bands (thousands of uses!) and . . . Voila!!
WHAT A GREAT IDEA! After watching your video, I was INSPIRED AND MADE A KIT in a 32 oz. Nalgene water bottle! I work in a city, and could walk a few miles to get home, so I don't need a backpack full of gear. But I did get locked in a client's building once during an earthquake, and I realized that I should have had a few essentials with me. BTW, this is the ideal format for urban office workers and students. The whole kit fits in your bag's water bottle pocket, can easily be carried in your hand without attracting attention, or carried by the loop that holds the lid on (or use a carabiner or cord through the loop). The bottle is designed to hold 2 pounds of water so the lid loop should be plenty strong. I added a few things to my kit that suit my particular needs -- 1. a small roll of electrical tape, 2. ear plugs in case there are sirens going off everywhere, 3. a pill tube with meds, 4. a chemstick, 5. a beeswax tea candle, both light and fire starter, and apparently beeswax candles are healthier in enclosed spaces, 6. a cheap pair of earbuds from the dollar store because my mobile phone has an FM radio but needs earbuds to use as an antenna, 7. a just-add-water towel tablet, and 8. a large Ziplock bag as a liner to keep the interior of the water bottle cleaner. The liner bag also makes it easier to retrieve items, and you can stuff in the top to stop rattling. As others have noted, a plastic bag is handy to keep everything once you empty the water bottle, and maybe to collect water. BTW, I included $20 in change for vending machines, convenience stores, bus fare, and pay phones -- yes there are still a few around -- in case plastic doesn't work. Another small tip -- if you don't have a tiny plastic bag for your spare batteries, wrap them tightly in foodwrap. They won't move around like in a baggie, and you can cover the terminals with several layers. Total weight is 1 pound 8 ounces, including a Victorinox SwissTool, a full-size multitool that weights over half a pound. Just like insurance, I hope never to have to use this stuff, but I feel more confident knowing I have it. THANK YOU, SENSIBLE PREPPER!
i was waiting for a rabbit to come out, that looked like a magic trick. keep up the great videos
There's always room for a SAK classic in basically any kit, and they're invaluable IMO.
I lucked out a few years back and found a guy that was selling off his collection cheap. He had probably a hundred or so SAK Classics in various color, livery, etc. I think I bought fifteen or so. Gave away a bunch as gifts, my kids got some, and many were stashed in kits and so forth. Totally worth it and wish I'd bought more from him.
great idea i love the fact that you can put these under the seat of your car and a couple in the trunk.
This is one of the best kits I've seen nice work
I like his attitude. He stays upbeat and positive
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I would definitely add some fishing line and a few hooks. These items would take up very little space.
Pretied...
Sootch, love your videos. Have watched a ton of them. Your common-man, down to earth perspective is refreshing and informative.
I have a suggestion... invest in lithium batteries for everything you power. Reason: longer shelf life, but more importantly, they don't leak like alkalines do. I can't tell you how many brand new, unused packages of alkaline batteries (Duracell AND Energizer) I've thrown out, unopened, because they started spontaneously leaking while still in the package. And don't even get me started with all the devices leaking batteries have destroyed on me.
I go strictly Lithium now. More expensive to buy, yes. But in the long run, a much better deal.
Keep on, brother. God bless you.
While lithium batteries do last a long time, there is a serious drawback with them in a SHTF situation; lithium reacts *very* violently with water. If there should be a crack in one, you *will* have a fire if they get wet.
Still, IMO, it's a good idea; long lasting quality batteries are always a good idea. Always.
kleen kanteen looks good!
Lithium ion or lithium polymer
Thank you! This just proves a person can organize and carry a lot of necessities in a small area. Imagine what can be accomplished with a second klean kanteen packed full of more necessities...
Thanks for showing your bloopers, it gave me a little confidence as a beginning youtuber!
good kit and good video. i would suggest putting the kleen canteen into some holder. why? because once your survival scenario is enacted you will need to keep all the stuff somewhere as you feel the canteen with water. a cheap surplus molle pouch that will hold some of the items, including the canteen, will enable you to keep your hands free while your fighting matmoos and negotiating swamps and rivers.
Great idea! may be good to add a joint into the kit also..
could even shrink it further using a mini bic lighter, or mini sharpie rather than the full size ones. every lil bit adds up
NAA mini revolver. ;-).Everything else is covered. I like the concept and a water bottle holder and a metal cup makes it easier, quieter and more versatile if you want to take things a step further. Good video.
Great. Good way to learn to use space and pack a kit/bag wisely. The resealable bag/bandana would be fine to store items while the bottle's in use. Something like pencil sharper may fit
I would add a bottle holder like the Maxpedition one (I know its not necessary and some don't want to spend the money) But not only would it be a way to carry the bottle hands free, it also helps in insulating it. When it gets hot out or the sun is beating on the metal bottles they get pretty hot to the touch. It would also hold all the items in the bottle should you need to add water to the bottle.
Must have that cigar in a survival kit! Great moral booster!
I like this kit. You can use a pill bottle instead of the orange container for small items. In winter keep your bottle in a wool sock to preserve battery life. Also lighter will work better if not cold.
Great video as always. I usually choose to include Benadryl just in case. Maybe add 50mg in with the Advil.
I'd be tempted to switch out the sharpie for a mini sharpie and add a gallon zip loc and some paper.
Sootch- I was wondering what my chances were of seeing you or IV8888 etc... at yesterdays historical inauguration. I drove 8 hours, each way to make sure I could tell my kids "I was there". I saw that you posted a comment on twitter about the event. I agree with you 100%, what a day to be an American. My son (9 yrs. old) and I watch your survival ideas together from time to time. Love your video's, keep up the good work.
God bless America !
fantastic vid, the only thing I can think of is some kind of makeshift handle (maybe out of a piece of a hanger?) to get the water bottle off the fire when the water boils so you don't get burned.
Ah, yes, an important piece. Thanks
Fish hangers work for that, but they take up space in the bottle. You'd have to "cheat" by attaching it to the loop of the lid. ;-)
Use the bandana wrapped up to get it off the fire and let it cool down.
Whistle would be helpful
to be honest a lot of what you put in there was oversized and efficient space wise. IMHO leave the pocket knife out (replace it with a smaller cutting tool, &/or accept that you will have one EDC), swap out the water filter with something smaller, a smaller torch/light source, replace the Bic lighter with a mini Bic lighter, replace the paracord bracelet with a hank of bankline and add a heap of paracord wrapped around the _outside_ of the canteen, ditch the multitool (again probably should be carrying one EDC), add a fishing kit, add snare wire, add fresnel lens or small magnifying glass, add sail needle, add P38 can opener, add several oven bags.
I have a similar kit, but I added a water bottle bag to hold the 40 oz bottle, with a sling, a side compartment for a bit more gear and a nesting cup. The bottle bag has molle strapping to attach more items. You can sling it over your shoulder for hands free carry.
Loved the fire steel with built in storage for tinder. Perfect for edc pocket carry. I believe I'll add a length of cordage to it for attaching to my belt loop. Never lose your knife or fire.
For the matches, you can make them windproof and waterproof by dipping it individually in melted candle wax. The finished product won't all fit back into the match box, but if you use a plastic bag to put them together with the striker side of the match box. It will be in better use when needed.
One litte thing, the wax on the matchstick head need to be scrape off before strike. Have fun!
This is a nice homage to the Mors pot kit. You are correct that the big things need to go first, or they won't fit.
I have never been a fan of paracord bracelets - if I need the cord it takes too long to get at it, and all the wrinkles make knots harder to tie, IME. The bigger zip ties are good - I would make sure they are long enough to go around two "wrist thick" poles, and pack at least 12 (four corners, four midpoints, one center point, three left to make a Roycroft pack frame, as needed). The zip tie tails will burn to help get a fire going.
Some additional cord would be helpful. #15 bank line has a tensile strength of 120 pounds - and is thin enough to carry a reasonable length.
I would add more duct tape around the card -OR- take the time NOW to reinforce the space blanket corners & stress points. Have some guylines already attached to the shelter to make it easier to use in an emergency. All of the thin mylar sheets NEED to be reinforced, so do it now or take enough tape to do it in the field.
Assuming you have a belt knife and/or a pocket knife on your person - I would lose the pocket knife, multi-tool, and small SAK. I would add a medium SAK that has the wood saw, scissors, blade, plus the other common tools. The Fieldmaster and Huntsman are both great options. Kits like this are one good use case for stainless steel knives.
I would leave out the firesteel. You may/should have one on your person. You have matches AND a lighter already. I would add some fatwood as another emergency tinder. I have seen vasoline soaked things run EVERYWHERE in the summer heat - I live in Texas, and car interiors can hit 130F in the summer.
I like the water filter, this is one time when the Sawyer Mini makes sense. Some tablets would also be handy - no fire needed to make the water to be drinkable. Having a dozen tablets takes up very little space, and will provide sufficient water for 3 days.
A whistle would be really helpful.
I would add some kind of bag to carry all of this stuff when the bottle is full of water. Pockets are OK, but not always sufficient. A tyvek draw string bag is easy to sew from an envelope and will more than do the job.
Couple of tampons, one paper tube, one plastic. Also, a 1/2 inch or so stub of candle. As usual, excellent video!
That is an awesome idea. I'll just have the rod for fires and multitool to make room for 2 small baggies. 1 with preworkout&BCAA (Aminos) mix and 1 baggie with protein powder. Easier to "mold" into my bottle as well as provides a clean source of energy, nutrients and "food" in multiple doses.
Mr. Morris ecxellent idea with the protein powder, sir..
My good brother! Excellent kit. I was thinking of additional items: contractors bag, 2 zip lock bags, mini 22 cal derringer and 25 rounds, 2 soft face masks, whistle, fat wood, flashdrive with your documents and birthcertificate, etc., and wrap the bottle with 550 para-cord. Great idea! Thanks
Baddass kit my brother 👍👍
Lookin good Sootch 👊😎
Thank you kindly for the video I would have added some kind of small plastic ziploc to hold this stuff while you cook or heat water. Or maybe atleast 1 needle for sewing clothing or yourself. The bloopers are great! 😄 Have a great new year
I found a great water bottle holder bag with a shoulder strap and everything. It was really made for a wine bottle carrier. It perfectly fits a 40 oz canteen. Its totally gray woman too because its navy blue. Thanks for idea
Hi. Nice video. It's funny how these kits in a bottle/pot were very popular a few years ago and now you rarely see them. A bit like the army canteens pouch kits too! I like them. Thanks for the revival!!😉
Link two Canteens together with paracord. (lid to lid) One just for water gathering, the filter and a couple heavy weight baggies. Sling it over your shoulder like a pair of shoes. Plus, it leaves more room inside the main canteen for another bandana, med items, etc...
You get a bit more redundancy. The extra gear doesn't weigh much and it keeps your hands free.
I love this video and idea, the best part is, if you need to collect water, you can use that bandana and put all the items in the bandana and make a little bag kit and tie the bandana up to you belt.
I like the clean canteen - you can sterilize water in it, carry water in it, its amazing how much stuff you got in there - ATB
I swear Sootch, at one time I thought that you were going to pull out a rabbit lool
2 things I'd add are a notebook and contractor trash bag. No use in having a marker and nothing to write on. Contractor trash bags are a redundancy to your space blanket.
But otherwise, great video as always, Sootch!
Love this! I never considered the usefulness of this canteen. I've used mine on search and rescue missions, and it has been my best friend. So easy to carry and use. It was a lifesaving decision to carry a civilian canteen, instead of military. One thing I would recommend, is to consider putting paracord at a higher priority. It has been the best friend of my teammates and I, during operations. I usually pack about 100 feet for each mission. Obviously, you can't carry that much in this kit, haha. Unless you were considering a paracord kit, haha. God bless, and long live the republic!
Great kit, and I always love the bloopers!
I forgot to mention I love the quotes at the end of the videos.
Thanks John!
You're welcome!
WIRE to wrap around bottle. The plastic top will melt!
David Thompson that or a fish mouth opener
Long live The Republic. I need somewhere to move before Canada falls apart.
Great vid. What if you get one of those match cases that has the whistle, compass, and signal mirror. Instead of that orange case you have. They're similar in size and you could put fishing hooks and sinkers in it and wrap line around it with a ranger band over the line to hold it in place. Also if you get one of the larger Victorinox knives you'd get the function of all three of the knives (minus the pliers) and save some space. And I wrap my duct tape into a length of about four inches on itself with no card in the middle.
These are things I've done that work for me. Trying to get the most function into a small space. Sharing my ideas, hope it helps. Thanks again for the great vids.
Sootch, in all my survival kits,I keep a lumber marking crayon. Excellent for marking your way. Unlike chalk which can be washed away even in light rain.
George Mcmillan, not sure about a lumber crayon, but kids crayons light and burn like candles. Prank trick birthday candles ( the ones you can't blow out ) are great to make fires. Once lit, they can help you start a fire.
You can also put some Benadryl and imodium into a a straw and seal the ends. Then you've got a straw too! Also, I'd probably go with the sawyer mini for the filter. a good bit smaller, I think.
Great stuff here Don. I upgraded my KK from a 40 to a 64 oz, so now I can put the 40 oz bottle to use and create a survival kit. I appreciate the ideas! 👍👍
Hands down one of the best sources for information on CZcams! Your videos and content are awesome! And to find out you smoke good cigars, what a Plus! Keep up the great work! I love your videos!
I would add one thing... it goes with your rule of three. Three seconds without hope. I'd stick an energy bar, or pack of gum or some fig newtons in there. Those three seconds without hope... a little bit of comfort food goes a long way to getting that motivation back. Maybe not just for you, but perhaps for a person you're with, or who you might come across.
I can't belive all those things were inside that canteen.
I dig watching gun and survival gear vids while drinking coffee in the morning.
byteblock1 This kit needs Coffee.
I can't wait to watch more of your videos and and see what you will teach me next
I like the spare batteries in a ziploc - sometimes they leak and make a mess. If you put another ziploc in there, you can pack in loose rice, shake it down, then put the Ziploc for the rice and bandana on top. The rice will fill the spaces and you have a bag to store the rice in should you need too.
Can you do a video of you putting everything INTO the kanteen??? I would be interested in seeing the order everything goes in and how long it takes.
If you can, I’d say take out that small flashlight and put in one of the ones that can attach to your hat as a headlamp. Most times when your using a light, you are wanting to do something. So may as well make it so that you can use both hands instead of one.