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I used to go hiking without a backpack but for carrying stuff I had a WWII army belt, 2 canteens, and various belt attached pouches for survival supplies (first aid, fire, compass, food bars, whistle, flashlight, space blanket, etc.). There are a wide variety of pouches so you can customize your load out. This was just for day hiking in known areas (some with marked trails) so I was never too far from civilization so a small easy to carry kit was all I needed (no need for a real survival kit).
I would recommend a multi-tool with pliers instead of a knife. A decent multi-tool (brand is irrelevant) will have a knife + other useful tools and pliers for twisting your snare wires or crimping the weights from your fishing kit, etc. Good job overall Lilly.
Good kit. I hike a lot. Very useful and functional. I want a heavy knife with me. I want the heavy knife because where I am in south central Louisiana with the water moccasin snakes, wild hogs and alligator, I can make a spear with the knife. This is where I practice survival and bug out once a week for the last 32 years. Very self rewarding. Enjoyed the video. Charles 🪖🇺🇸❤️
I would add a wash cloth , Very useful item. And a small light axe like a 400 to 600 gram Rinaldi , Prandi , Muller ect. But even something like a drywall hatchet that is properly sharpened is far better than a Big fixed blade knife for all wood related tasks. People make too much a thing of light weight . 11 lbs or 5 kg of survival gear used well can turn a tragidy into a fun night or 2 in the woods. The other 2 things I would add to your kit is Coffee 👍 😆 ! And at least 10 meters of Dynaglide , 1,000 lb throw line. Great video
Instant coffee is a great addition. I keep a small stash of psychological comforts in any kit I pack: Salt, pepper, instant coffee or packed espresso, sugar, dehydrated milk powder, tea, and some chocolate.
Oh, my daypack also slides right into my main (Gregory) backpack, which contains my "kitchen" in the bottom fourth of the large part of my pack. I still have room for my Kelly kettle, if I choose to take that, though I really don't need it with my Whisperlight hiking stove. I have a waist-pack that has a large fanny pack; which I keep my firestarting gear in, including a good chunk of thick leather for starting a fire on, so I can move it if I need to; two largish zipped pockets on each side of the buckle, with two smaller pockets on each of those. I keep various survival items in this waistbelt, which also fits in or on my main backpack. I spent literally years living out of my backpack, travelling by hitch-hiking around the country, stocking up on supplies in a town and having someone drop me off at an area I wanted to explore. The small feul container that MSR makes for the Whisperlight I got holds enough feul for almost a week of only coffee and oatmeal in the mornings and warming up a package of noodles n sauce in the evening. I origionally bought three of the quart size bottles and three of the smaller ones, to be able to put a whole gallon of Coleman feul in... but then found it was easier to just strap the gallon onto the outside of my pack. Sorry for the long Comment, but I hoped you and maybe some of your viewers might be interested.
Good video. The best feature is your one is none, two is one for the shelter, fire starter, container, cordage, compass, and cutting tool. The signal flare is something I have never seen before in such a small size. Pretty cool. The sharpening stone was an important addition that is missing from a lot of kits. By the way, 3 hikers had to be rescued over the weekend on Sandia mountain near Albuquerque. They were not prepared for the snow. Great video, thank you.
I think this kit would be excellent to carry in a small backpack in the car. I am reminded a bit of your video about a city EDC backpack, which I thought was wonderful. The concept has never left me. I grew up in New York. I was in New Jersey at the time of the World Trade Center attack. My father was on Long Island, NY, and I could not get to him. The bridges and tunnels were all closed. I could not call him because the civilian communication methods were shut down. I couldn't even get to the bridges to walk over, then try to find a way to my father. But all those people walking across the bridges to get away from the site. None had even basic survival gear. No water. No food. No masks. No protection from the debris and ash that was falling so thickly. Everything looked alien - navigation by sight, even by memory, was hardly possible. This was what came to my mind when you uploaded your city EDC video. The value of the information you convey can not be underestimated. And so, as always, I thank you for your ideas, your advice, your information, your demonstrations. All of it can contribute directly to saving lives. I would not be surprised if it already has, and we just don't know about it. Good health, long life, and happiness to you and yours, Lilly. And thank you.
I've been a subscriber for a couple of months, but I just wanted to say thank you for these great videos! As someone who's spent a lot of times in the woods, and has started hiking again, it's nice to see one geared toward hikers. We think we won't need those items, and we hope we don't, but no one goes out on the trail with the intention of being injured, lost, or stranded. Accidents happen to the best of us and it's disheartening sometimes to see so little preparedness in the backpacking community. A few extra ounces and knowledge goes a long way.
At the very least always have a first aid kit. That's why they call it an unexpected accident. And you can add a few items to it for those, Just in case things can happen. Thanks Lilly, it's early spring and people are getting out more. Having a few items along might be a great help to you or someone else.
Good kit with many multi use items, obviously prepared by someone who thinks survival. I would put a couple of pre-threaded needles sealed in straws instead of the sewing kit. A stick of lip balm with SPF 15-30 can double as sunscreen and has many other uses…
(1) One compass might lie to you, two will not. (2) CAT 7, SOF-T, or SWAT-T tourniquet. At least one, preferably two. (3) Gorilla brand Duct Tape, wrapped around an old credit card. (4) Chest seals, one pair.
Those are excellent, well-thought out options for hiking. The first-aid kit is very well-stocked. A good signal mirror, like the one inside the can, should be a part of every survival kit. I can attest to their effectiveness, having had to signal SOS to a police patrol boat while I was out fishing on a large body of water. The engine failed on the little fishing boat I had rented and I was faced with paddling with only one oar about 5 miles back to the marina against a stiff wind. I signaled the patrol boat while it was at least 3 miles away and they responded immediately. They towed me and my rental boat back to the marina. They said that the mirror flashing SOS had been very easy to see. The kind of mirror with the aiming hole and mesh in the middle makes getting the reflected sunlight exactly where you want it effortless.
Eyewash cup in the first-aid kit. Tourniquet too (like swat-t, which can also be used to wrap an ankle), or paracord with pre-made loops in each end. Maybe 3 space blankets (one for core, other 2 for legs). Maybe a few maltodextrin gels like endurance athletes use, with caffeine.
You've done it again. Awesome! This one thing, you can use pants cargo pockets to hold these items in a plastic Ziploc bag. I used 80 lb braided fishing line wrapped around a container like the fire starter container. I am able to carry more lightweight. A single wall metal container to boil water and the Sawyer to collect it. First aid kit a couple of bandanas plastic elastic tape or electrical tape and some ointment, sap and Beeswax work well when you don't have. Thank you so much for what you do!
Possible alternatives or additions: (1) a small roll of bank line in lieu of or in addition to the paracord. (2) a canteen cup made of aluminum or titanium. Good for boiling water for coffee, tea, soup, cooking wild stew, etc. To save weight you could then substitute a plastic military style canteen for the metal version. (3) A sail needle or rug needle that could be used to repair any tear in your backpack/knapsack, boots, heavy coat, etc. The bank line, teeth floss, or other small line could be used for thread for a large needle.
I would recommend a much larger firesteel. 5cm if you can find it. True it's everything. The mirror is a good idea, but get the one that has a star in the middle, not just a hole. It allows you to aim with pinpoint accuracy. The old WWII canteens are much heavier, but the aleeve comes off and you have a dedicated pot for no additional space. I love the poncho! If there's room, take too. I like the lensatic compass, but that's just me. As far as the knife, if you can't carry a good surveil knife, stay home. LOL. That is shelter making, firewood.. everything. Tampons are great to stop bleeding. I love the redundancies! One of anything can always fail. Very good layout with a lot of very good ideas. Very well done!
Great day hiker kit. A poncho is one of the best survival item one can have, in my experience. My preferred day hike knife is a Swiss Army knife with saw. I also don’t like to rely on being able gather wood and make fire. maybe I’m injured. I like to have an Esbit stove and fuel, or maybe light gas stove if I’m planning to enjoy hot beverages on my longer breaks.
Add cable ties (plastic strips with a ratchet retaining mechanism) - plastic ones are good enough, ideally the ones that can be opened again easily but this is not strictly necessary. Very cheap, very light, very easy to squirrel away somewhere and so very versatile and can be used to secure or fix many things. The regular metal and plastic cable ties (wire with a plastic covering) can also be used to keep string or wire neat therefore also a good addition but they're not as strong as the ratchet type cable ties - but still very useful and can help with many things.
the best water filter in my opinion is the grayl geopress. you should take some candles and waterproof matches, on a cold night you can sit with the poncho over you and light the candle on the ground between your legs creating a nice heat pocket
I use 235lbs test black powerline catfish twine. The whole roll is 200ft. Providing enough twine for building tripod tent shelters, doubled up for ridgeline leaning tarp shelters. Can use for making snares for small game and with some beeswax, can make a survival recurve bow. You can learn a lot of survival uses with this twine. Paracord is great but you cant fit a large quantity into a smaller back pack.
I appreciate you talking about the SOL emergency poncho. In my 15 years of teaching wilderness survival, that has been something I have highly recommended, certainly over the mylar foil blanket. The poncho allows you to have use of your hands to work on shelter, fire and such, while the blanket needs to be held in place thus losing the ability to use your hands.
Good idea. Last year we had some people who wandered away from their campsite at a provincial park. A ten minute walk into Canadian wilderness can lead to serious problems.
There is a trick with flares. Aim them so they are pointed slightly with the wind about 5 to 10 degrees is right.. It can nearly double the altitude compared to even 5 degrees into the wind.
A texter or sharpie in the first aid kit is a must for leaving notes for emergency services ie note the time a tourniquet was fitted or if you have a person who has told you they have allergies etc and are now unconscious. Good little kit there Lilly keep up the excellent videos im sure your saving lives somewhere 👍🇭🇲
1 There are toothpicks all over the forest 2 also you gotta trust BOTH compasses (not cheap dollar store toy compass) 3 I would trade the canteen for a wide mouth stainless single wall so you can cook in it 4 just throw a needle in with the fishing kit no need for extra 5 Your compass is a signal mirror 6 Plus those first aid kits are full of crap yr not gonna use..... a clot pack, a tourniquet, a shemog (sterile) in a ziplock, Polysporine, Tampon, 6 assorted bandaids, mini bottle of SUPER STRENGTH (Tylenol 3 with codeine) pain killers, electrical tape (not duct tape) works better in first aid situations works while wet has flexibility and stretch ask any guy on a work site
@@hemidart7 I have no idea what electrical tape here using but I can guarantee you it is not real electrical tape, real electrical tape is not flammable it cannot be because it is used to wrap live electrical wires. The most it will do is sit there and shrivel up from extreme heat.
Another great video Lilly! As always you rock. A can kit like that has so many possibilities. You could put a few feet of aluminum foil on the outside and keep it in place with some ranger bands and/or frap some cordage around the outside. You could wrap fishing line around an end to make a hobo fishing pole. The possibilities are limited only by our creativity and ingenuity. You could even take an old metal coat hanger and twist it around each end leaving a couple loops to clip a strap barrowed from an old dufflebag or purse to make a shoulder strap. Thanks for sparking some creative juices! Gonna go make one now too!😂😂
Now, This is a survival kit you can do something with. When I still lived in the northeast US, I always had some materials to make a hot drink. Bullion cubes, tea bags, instant coffee, or hot chocolate, are all good. Sometimes, you just need a cup of caffeine to get going! Retired now the in the Philippines, we have been able to shave some weight from our kits and enjoy a longer shelf life before the rotation of the kit contents Rather than bullion cubes loosely packed in small plastic bags, we are able to purchase quality bullion powder nitrogen-packed in single serve sachets. Believe it or not, even here in the tropics we have situations (out on the ocean and up at high elevations for example in the mountains) where a hot drink is a wonderful moral booster. The sachets for our hot drinks store well and for far longer than old fashion bullion cubes or jars of loose material. Due to our humid environment, we pack a magnesium bar (Doan is one example) or some fine magnesium powder heat-sealed in plastic drinking straws. We do pack several other fire-starting aids. A couple short road flares will start a fire pronto or make a great nighttime signal. In an emergency, you might need that fire quickly. A casualty going into shock can not wait long. Beautiful Bride is a nurse with geriatric, neonatal, OR, recovery room, and ER experience. We tend to go way over the top with our Med Kit so we will not waste her valuable skills. I did not see Quick-Clot or related products nor did I see a tourniquet in Lilly's kit. Maybe those items should be considered in future iterations of this survival kit. A high-grade wire saw could be handy for those who know the correct way to use the item. Is there room for spare batteries for the headlamp or may it be recharged from the power bank? Perhaps a few chem-lights? They come in smaller sizes if space and weight are an issue. We store at home and carry with us, plenty of them as comfort items for our youngest troops. You can also make a BUZZSAW signal with a chem light and a short length of cordage.
Lilly, have you considered a nesting canteen cup to go with your military style canteen. It would be a better container for cooking/heating water than the tin can and would add little weight and even less space.
Might consider gaffers tape instead of duct tape. It’s usually stronger and stickier without leaving behind residue. It’s used on stage or movie sets to tie up cables or hold squares of dance floor together for ballerinas. I only use duct tape as a cheaper option. Also gaffers tape will repair holes in gortex snow suits in the cold weather. As long as it’s not wet it will stick to about anything.
Good comment. Probably 30 years back, I ditched my duct tape for gaffers tape. I think it was around $30 a roll back then so it was a tough pill to swallow, however the benefits outweigh the cost. Went with the orange color so it can also be cut into small strips, hung from branches to be used as a "breadcrumb trail" if need be.
A lightweight garbage bag has multiple uses, very light and takes up almost no space. A couple of anti-bacterial individual wet wipes. I think the canister should have a screw-type lid to ensure the lid does not separate and maintain waterproofness. It would also then also let you use the canister as an additional water container. A plastic screw-type container would be superior although I note you could use the can to cook in or as a stove.
I have never heard a survivalist talk about survival manuals on your phone or photos for comfort. Keeping your phone charged was an excellent way to introduce that. I would change either the pocket knife or backup knife to a Swiss Army Knife such as the Camper or Trekker that include other tools such as a wood saw.
Your first aid kit is enormous! And I always carry a Morakniv with me on day hikes. A bit lighter than Lilly's knife! But not as versatile. I love that you broke up that stupid BCB "Combat survival kit" and used the best parts in a better format. I know you don't like wire saws, but they work fine if you use a flexible stick to make a bow saw, and you don't abuse them. I like that you kept the tea candle. A trick birthday candle has its uses, but a tea candle is more flexible, esp. for starting marginal tinder. I also noticed that you added kevlar cordage in your fishing kit. and I have the EXACT same light string in my emerg. kit! lol. So small but versatile. I'd also try to put a 1L whirlpak water bag in the can also. And perhaps a 1Qt. ziploc to put the contents in when you're using the can. Cheers and Thanks.
Hi Lilly. You encourage me to improve my stuff so simply. I have used the same emergency poncho successfully as you described. I put my string, threads and fishing lines on small Sewing machine bobbins. It makes nice and is inexpensive. Great video.
I'm glad to see you included a pretty serious First Aid Kit, but I would want to add a tourniquet, an Israeli bandage,, and a flexible splint (+ maybe a chest seal) to go with the clotting agent to make up the trauma portion. Minor cuts are not much of a threat to survival short term, but major injuries are. The Grey Bearded Green Beret's videos reinforced my own thinking along that line.
An empty can is extremely unsuitable as a storage container. The round shape wastes space in the backpack. There would certainly have been a better solution, for example a box made of plastic, for example from Tupper. With waterproof lid, square and more robust. You can boil water in your canteen. And at the very top of the canteen you can drill two small holes, then you can thread a wire through them to hang it over the fire. I would generally prefer a plastic bottle with a wide mouth in a stainless steel (or titanium!) cup. And the giant knife is actually completely oversized for a day hike. Unless you expect to encounter zombies. I would always use Tempo products as tissue, they don't fluff and can even be used as a temporary cover for a wound if necessary. Otherwise, this is a nice and very reduced compilation of useful things.
For a kit knife I prefer a Swiss Army Ranger grip 78 it has a locking blade and large saw with tweezers , tooth pick, awl very handy and not much heavier than the single blade.
Hello 👋 Lilly, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. You did a great job in presenting the contents of your kit. Always the best of good things for you. Stay safe and healthy. 🤗 👋
Thanks you reminded me of survival mikes video from 8 years ago which i has watched so many times. It is 5 items that are the bare essentials not a load of extra rubbish.
Hi from Reno Nevada! Getting ready to ride through the Black Rock Desert here in Nevada, it's where they hold Burning Man every year, & whoever been there before can vouch what an awesome area to hike, or bikepack like I'm going to do In May I'm riding the Reno to Vegas for. A 555 mile ride from the Reno Arch to the Las Vegas sign, I'm ride through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, & then into the Mojave Desert, 1 of the most deadliest climates on earth! I'm doing all this to raise awareness to Long Covid, which I'm a sufferer, for the last 2 years, they need to start doing research it's ruining millions of lives!!! 💯
While the poncho is good, if you can a polish lavvu is a good option for day hikers in colder or wetter environments. Again, in kits like this i always like a small esbit stove. in some cases you can't start a fire. but setting up your lavvu as a half shelter, breaking out the esbit stove, and cooking some soup, coffee, tea... getting warm fluids into you, as well as some callories.... can be a real life saver and moral boost. lastly, one thing all of these survival kits forget. the PLB/EPIRB. This is one of the most important pieces of kit no survivalist carries because they are at odds with each other. The point to the Personal Locator Beacon or Emergency position-indicating radiobeacon, is for rescuers to find you FAST. if your boat is sinking, if you are lost and injured, if you are trapped after an avalanche. the PLB and EPIRB leads rescuers right to you. Its not dependent on cell towers, most use a mix of radio and sat coms to alert coast guard, and rescue personal that you are in life threatening danger and need help
Hey Lily thank you for the video I enjoyed it and everything that you showed there is very good to have yes but it is missing one thing a micro find glass just in case you have a tick on you or a piece of wood inside of your skin or just in case you cannot get a fire lit you can light it with it to
I would go ahead and punch holes in the can. That way you can use a proper awl and do a careful job of it. Then you can cover the holes with tape to keep moisture out(and also have a bit of tape handy).
Love it, as always Lilly!! I would love to see you wearing this though. You talk about not being too bulky so I’m wondering how bulky this is on a person. Would you use a single back/pack/pouch? Would you place them around your body somehow? Now that we know WHAT gets packed, it would be great to see some ideas on HOW to pack them… Thanks again, Lilly!! ❤
G'Day Lilly nice Day hikers kit you got there. I noticed you have used parts from the previous video lol good idea no point wasting materials. I was impressed with the first aid kit. Stay safe mate.
Nice simple kit, I like the tin can idea. I saw your adventure with Canadian Prepper, I remember he took his doggy that was awesome. Take care Lilly & keep enjoying the great out of doors.
I suggest you wrap conspicuity tape around outside of your can , it weighs very little and add dramatically to your visibility for searchers. Also 2 heavy duty trash bags.
Good point about carrying a survival kit whether it for half hour walk or day walk. Where I live a lot of people get lost in the bush over night unexpected while going for a short walk 🇦🇹 🇳🇿
The only thing I would change, and it's only in my *normal* hiking situation is I'd never need the fishing stuff. If I was following the river then obviously it would be GOLD and totally included but not my normal backpacking carry. Also, there are space blanket "tents" available. When folded, they're the same size of a space blanket. Obviously wouldn't wear it around like a jacket like you had done with Nate/CP but a good idea for shelter
I like your kit, I've never seen a flare gun like yours, more info please. My only suggestion is replace one of your kmives with a locking Swiss Army Knife.
Depends on what country you live in and whatever the rules or laws are I live in the states in Louisiana and here you can go to any hunting or fishing store like Bass Pro and they've got an entire back wall loaded with dozens of different types of flares flare guns Flair pens hand-held flares.
You're here in the states garmin's have become quite affordable and accessible for most people not sure however about other countries like Austria they may still be super expensive over there not really sure
Great video. I love your kit. Changes I would make would be to substitute a Swiss Army knife or other multifunction knife for one of the pocket knives. Add some bait or lures for fishing. As for the first aid kit Ilit may be a little large for a day hike , but I am a fan of taking the size one likes. With a kit that large I would add a CAT tourniquet.
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Hi great video as always!...bit I can't find the signal device u have in ur video. Looks great.
A big garbage bag is also a good idea, I’ve made a poncho in rain, carried tinder and also just convenience.
I used to go hiking without a backpack but for carrying stuff I had a WWII army belt, 2 canteens, and various belt attached pouches for survival supplies (first aid, fire, compass, food bars, whistle, flashlight, space blanket, etc.). There are a wide variety of pouches so you can customize your load out. This was just for day hiking in known areas (some with marked trails) so I was never too far from civilization so a small easy to carry kit was all I needed (no need for a real survival kit).
I would recommend a multi-tool with pliers instead of a knife. A decent multi-tool (brand is irrelevant) will have a knife + other useful tools and pliers for twisting your snare wires or crimping the weights from your fishing kit, etc. Good job overall Lilly.
Good kit. I hike a lot. Very useful and functional. I want a heavy knife with me. I want the heavy knife because where I am in south central Louisiana with the water moccasin snakes, wild hogs and alligator, I can make a spear with the knife. This is where I practice survival and bug out once a week for the last 32 years. Very self rewarding. Enjoyed the video.
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I would add a wash cloth , Very useful item. And a small light axe like a 400 to 600 gram Rinaldi , Prandi , Muller ect.
But even something like a drywall hatchet that is properly sharpened is far better than a Big fixed blade knife for all wood related tasks.
People make too much a thing of light weight . 11 lbs or 5 kg of survival gear used well can turn a tragidy into a fun night or 2 in the woods.
The other 2 things I would add to your kit is Coffee 👍 😆 ! And at least 10 meters of Dynaglide , 1,000 lb throw line.
Great video
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Instant coffee is a great addition.
I keep a small stash of psychological comforts in any kit I pack: Salt, pepper, instant coffee or packed espresso, sugar, dehydrated milk powder, tea, and some chocolate.
I absolutely love this style of video, it reminds me of classic youtube. Thank you for making this video I loved it and learned a lot
Oh, my daypack also slides right into my main (Gregory) backpack, which contains my "kitchen" in the bottom fourth of the large part of my pack. I still have room for my Kelly kettle, if I choose to take that, though I really don't need it with my Whisperlight hiking stove. I have a waist-pack that has a large fanny pack; which I keep my firestarting gear in, including a good chunk of thick leather for starting a fire on, so I can move it if I need to; two largish zipped pockets on each side of the buckle, with two smaller pockets on each of those. I keep various survival items in this waistbelt, which also fits in or on my main backpack. I spent literally years living out of my backpack, travelling by hitch-hiking around the country, stocking up on supplies in a town and having someone drop me off at an area I wanted to explore. The small feul container that MSR makes for the Whisperlight I got holds enough feul for almost a week of only coffee and oatmeal in the mornings and warming up a package of noodles n sauce in the evening. I origionally bought three of the quart size bottles and three of the smaller ones, to be able to put a whole gallon of Coleman feul in... but then found it was easier to just strap the gallon onto the outside of my pack.
Sorry for the long Comment, but I hoped you and maybe some of your viewers might be interested.
Good video. The best feature is your one is none, two is one for the shelter, fire starter, container, cordage, compass, and cutting tool. The signal flare is something I have never seen before in such a small size. Pretty cool. The sharpening stone was an important addition that is missing from a lot of kits. By the way, 3 hikers had to be rescued over the weekend on Sandia mountain near Albuquerque. They were not prepared for the snow. Great video, thank you.
Small magnesium stick would be better. That tiny flare could barely get over trees in mountains. She said 7 metres ?
I think this kit would be excellent to carry in a small backpack in the car.
I am reminded a bit of your video about a city EDC backpack, which I thought was wonderful.
The concept has never left me. I grew up in New York. I was in New Jersey at the time of the World Trade Center attack. My father was on Long Island, NY, and I could not get to him. The bridges and tunnels were all closed. I could not call him because the civilian communication methods were shut down. I couldn't even get to the bridges to walk over, then try to find a way to my father.
But all those people walking across the bridges to get away from the site. None had even basic survival gear. No water. No food. No masks. No protection from the debris and ash that was falling so thickly. Everything looked alien - navigation by sight, even by memory, was hardly possible.
This was what came to my mind when you uploaded your city EDC video. The value of the information you convey can not be underestimated. And so, as always, I thank you for your ideas, your advice, your information, your demonstrations. All of it can contribute directly to saving lives. I would not be surprised if it already has, and we just don't know about it.
Good health, long life, and happiness to you and yours, Lilly. And thank you.
I've been a subscriber for a couple of months, but I just wanted to say thank you for these great videos! As someone who's spent a lot of times in the woods, and has started hiking again, it's nice to see one geared toward hikers.
We think we won't need those items, and we hope we don't, but no one goes out on the trail with the intention of being injured, lost, or stranded. Accidents happen to the best of us and it's disheartening sometimes to see so little preparedness in the backpacking community. A few extra ounces and knowledge goes a long way.
At the very least always have a first aid kit. That's why they call it an unexpected accident. And you can add a few items to it for those, Just in case things can happen. Thanks Lilly, it's early spring and people are getting out more. Having a few items along might be a great help to you or someone else.
Good kit with many multi use items, obviously prepared by someone who thinks survival.
I would put a couple of pre-threaded needles sealed in straws instead of the sewing kit.
A stick of lip balm with SPF 15-30 can double as sunscreen and has many other uses…
Compression bandage for muscle sprains and strains. A twisted ankle and make even very short hikes potential survival situations if you're hiking.
(1) One compass might lie to you, two will not.
(2) CAT 7, SOF-T, or SWAT-T tourniquet. At least one, preferably two.
(3) Gorilla brand Duct Tape, wrapped around an old credit card.
(4) Chest seals, one pair.
Those are excellent, well-thought out options for hiking. The first-aid kit is very well-stocked. A good signal mirror, like the one inside the can, should be a part of every survival kit. I can attest to their effectiveness, having had to signal SOS to a police patrol boat while I was out fishing on a large body of water. The engine failed on the little fishing boat I had rented and I was faced with paddling with only one oar about 5 miles back to the marina against a stiff wind. I signaled the patrol boat while it was at least 3 miles away and they responded immediately. They towed me and my rental boat back to the marina. They said that the mirror flashing SOS had been very easy to see. The kind of mirror with the aiming hole and mesh in the middle makes getting the reflected sunlight exactly where you want it effortless.
Eyewash cup in the first-aid kit. Tourniquet too (like swat-t, which can also be used to wrap an ankle), or paracord with pre-made loops in each end. Maybe 3 space blankets (one for core, other 2 for legs). Maybe a few maltodextrin gels like endurance athletes use, with caffeine.
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You've done it again. Awesome! This one thing, you can use pants cargo pockets to hold these items in a plastic Ziploc bag. I used 80 lb braided fishing line wrapped around a container like the fire starter container. I am able to carry more lightweight. A single wall metal container to boil water and the Sawyer to collect it. First aid kit a couple of bandanas plastic elastic tape or electrical tape and some ointment, sap and Beeswax work well when you don't have. Thank you so much for what you do!
Thank you. This is good and doable. Durban, South Africa
Possible alternatives or additions: (1) a small roll of bank line in lieu of or in addition to the paracord. (2) a canteen cup made of aluminum or titanium. Good for boiling water for coffee, tea, soup, cooking wild stew, etc. To save weight you could then substitute a plastic military style canteen for the metal version. (3) A sail needle or rug needle that could be used to repair any tear in your backpack/knapsack, boots, heavy coat, etc. The bank line, teeth floss, or other small line could be used for thread for a large needle.
I would recommend a much larger firesteel. 5cm if you can find it. True it's everything. The mirror is a good idea, but get the one that has a star in the middle, not just a hole. It allows you to aim with pinpoint accuracy. The old WWII canteens are much heavier, but the aleeve comes off and you have a dedicated pot for no additional space. I love the poncho! If there's room, take too. I like the lensatic compass, but that's just me. As far as the knife, if you can't carry a good surveil knife, stay home. LOL. That is shelter making, firewood.. everything. Tampons are great to stop bleeding. I love the redundancies! One of anything can always fail. Very good layout with a lot of very good ideas. Very well done!
Great day hiker kit. A poncho is one of the best survival item one can have, in my experience. My preferred day hike knife is a Swiss Army knife with saw. I also don’t like to rely on being able gather wood and make fire. maybe I’m injured. I like to have an Esbit stove and fuel, or maybe light gas stove if I’m planning to enjoy hot beverages on my longer breaks.
Add cable ties (plastic strips with a ratchet retaining mechanism) - plastic ones are good enough, ideally the ones that can be opened again easily but this is not strictly necessary. Very cheap, very light, very easy to squirrel away somewhere and so very versatile and can be used to secure or fix many things. The regular metal and plastic cable ties (wire with a plastic covering) can also be used to keep string or wire neat therefore also a good addition but they're not as strong as the ratchet type cable ties - but still very useful and can help with many things.
Looks a lot like what I take hunting in case I get stuck out overnight in freezing temperatures. Thanks for sharing.
the best water filter in my opinion is the grayl geopress. you should take some candles and waterproof matches, on a cold night you can sit with the poncho over you and light the candle on the ground between your legs creating a nice heat pocket
Bright colored bandana would be a good idea, its a multi use item. And a swiss army knife as secondary or even primary.
I use 235lbs test black powerline catfish twine. The whole roll is 200ft. Providing enough twine for building tripod tent shelters, doubled up for ridgeline leaning tarp shelters. Can use for making snares for small game and with some beeswax, can make a survival recurve bow. You can learn a lot of survival uses with this twine. Paracord is great but you cant fit a large quantity into a smaller back pack.
I appreciate you talking about the SOL emergency poncho. In my 15 years of teaching wilderness survival, that has been something I have highly recommended, certainly over the mylar foil blanket. The poncho allows you to have use of your hands to work on shelter, fire and such, while the blanket needs to be held in place thus losing the ability to use your hands.
Good idea. Last year we had some people who wandered away from their campsite at a provincial park. A ten minute walk into Canadian wilderness can lead to serious problems.
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There is a trick with flares. Aim them so they are pointed slightly with the wind about 5 to 10 degrees is right.. It can nearly double the altitude compared to even 5 degrees into the wind.
A masterclass on what you'd use paracord for, especially if its from a bracelet, would be great.
A texter or sharpie in the first aid kit is a must for leaving notes for emergency services ie note the time a tourniquet was fitted or if you have a person who has told you they have allergies etc and are now unconscious. Good little kit there Lilly keep up the excellent videos im sure your saving lives somewhere 👍🇭🇲
Loved how a knife turned into a Messiah in no time 😂😂😂
With that metal canteen get the canteen cup so you can boil water to make it drinkable
Toothpicks are useless replace those with matchs. If you have a knife u can make unlimited amount of toothpicks in wood.
1 There are toothpicks all over the forest
2 also you gotta trust BOTH compasses (not cheap dollar store toy compass)
3 I would trade the canteen for a wide mouth stainless single wall so you can cook in it
4 just throw a needle in with the fishing kit no need for extra
5 Your compass is a signal mirror
6 Plus those first aid kits are full of crap yr not gonna use.....
a clot pack, a tourniquet, a shemog (sterile) in a ziplock, Polysporine, Tampon, 6 assorted bandaids,
mini bottle of SUPER STRENGTH (Tylenol 3 with codeine) pain killers, electrical tape (not duct tape) works better in first aid situations works while wet has flexibility and stretch ask any guy on a work site
I agree on the first aid kit, but I'd still rather have duct tape with the electrical tape for the added use as a tinder source.
@@middknightdream1577 Electrical tape burns great too even better.... but to each their own
@@hemidart7 I have no idea what electrical tape here using but I can guarantee you it is not real electrical tape, real electrical tape is not flammable it cannot be because it is used to wrap live electrical wires. The most it will do is sit there and shrivel up from extreme heat.
Another great video Lilly! As always you rock. A can kit like that has so many possibilities. You could put a few feet of aluminum foil on the outside and keep it in place with some ranger bands and/or frap some cordage around the outside. You could wrap fishing line around an end to make a hobo fishing pole. The possibilities are limited only by our creativity and ingenuity. You could even take an old metal coat hanger and twist it around each end leaving a couple loops to clip a strap barrowed from an old dufflebag or purse to make a shoulder strap. Thanks for sparking some creative juices! Gonna go make one now too!😂😂
Now, This is a survival kit you can do something with. When I still lived in the northeast US, I always had some materials to make a hot drink. Bullion cubes, tea bags, instant coffee, or hot chocolate, are all good. Sometimes, you just need a cup of caffeine to get going! Retired now the in the Philippines, we have been able to shave some weight from our kits and enjoy a longer shelf life before the rotation of the kit contents Rather than bullion cubes loosely packed in small plastic bags, we are able to purchase quality bullion powder nitrogen-packed in single serve sachets. Believe it or not, even here in the tropics we have situations (out on the ocean and up at high elevations for example in the mountains) where a hot drink is a wonderful moral booster. The sachets for our hot drinks store well and for far longer than old fashion bullion cubes or jars of loose material.
Due to our humid environment, we pack a magnesium bar (Doan is one example) or some fine magnesium powder heat-sealed in plastic drinking straws. We do pack several other fire-starting aids. A couple short road flares will start a fire pronto or make a great nighttime signal. In an emergency, you might need that fire quickly. A casualty going into shock can not wait long. Beautiful Bride is a nurse with geriatric, neonatal, OR, recovery room, and ER experience. We tend to go way over the top with our Med Kit so we will not waste her valuable skills. I did not see Quick-Clot or related products nor did I see a tourniquet in Lilly's kit. Maybe those items should be considered in future iterations of this survival kit.
A high-grade wire saw could be handy for those who know the correct way to use the item. Is there room for spare batteries for the headlamp or may it be recharged from the power bank? Perhaps a few chem-lights? They come in smaller sizes if space and weight are an issue. We store at home and carry with us, plenty of them as comfort items for our youngest troops. You can also make a BUZZSAW signal with a chem light and a short length of cordage.
Maybe add some beef & chicken bouillon cubes.
Lilly, have you considered a nesting canteen cup to go with your military style canteen. It would be a better container for cooking/heating water than the tin can and would add little weight and even less space.
Might consider gaffers tape instead of duct tape. It’s usually stronger and stickier without leaving behind residue. It’s used on stage or movie sets to tie up cables or hold squares of dance floor together for ballerinas. I only use duct tape as a cheaper option. Also gaffers tape will repair holes in gortex snow suits in the cold weather. As long as it’s not wet it will stick to about anything.
Good comment. Probably 30 years back, I ditched my duct tape for gaffers tape. I think it was around $30 a roll back then so it was a tough pill to swallow, however the benefits outweigh the cost. Went with the orange color so it can also be cut into small strips, hung from branches to be used as a "breadcrumb trail" if need be.
A lightweight garbage bag has multiple uses, very light and takes up almost no space. A couple of anti-bacterial individual wet wipes. I think the canister should have a screw-type lid to ensure the lid does not separate and maintain waterproofness. It would also then also let you use the canister as an additional water container. A plastic screw-type container would be superior although I note you could use the can to cook in or as a stove.
I have never heard a survivalist talk about survival manuals on your phone or photos for comfort. Keeping your phone charged was an excellent way to introduce that. I would change either the pocket knife or backup knife to a Swiss Army Knife such as the Camper or Trekker that include other tools such as a wood saw.
Your first aid kit is enormous! And I always carry a Morakniv with me on day hikes. A bit lighter than Lilly's knife! But not as versatile.
I love that you broke up that stupid BCB "Combat survival kit" and used the best parts in a better format. I know you don't like wire saws, but they work fine if you use a flexible stick to make a bow saw, and you don't abuse them. I like that you kept the tea candle. A trick birthday candle has its uses, but a tea candle is more flexible, esp. for starting marginal tinder. I also noticed that you added kevlar cordage in your fishing kit. and I have the EXACT same light string in my emerg. kit! lol. So small but versatile. I'd also try to put a 1L whirlpak water bag in the can also. And perhaps a 1Qt. ziploc to put the contents in when you're using the can. Cheers and Thanks.
Hi Lilly. You encourage me to improve my stuff so simply. I have used the same emergency poncho successfully as you described. I put my string, threads and fishing lines on small Sewing machine bobbins. It makes nice and is inexpensive. Great video.
Pretty good kit, I would swap the main knife out for a multi tool.
Local area map to go with compass is always a good idea as batteries run down and cell phone service sometimes has dead zones.
GOOD JOB LILLY. SOL IS ANACHRONISYM IN THE UNITED STATES AND ELSE WHERE. IT MEANS "SH!T OUT of LUCK" KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
As an alternative for the cheap folder knife, I could also recommend an Opinel.
Should check out long distance ultralight hikers. I got my kit down to 12lbs and could live comfortable for week long stretches.
yup ..thank you Lilly 😎
I like survival kit videos like this
I recently discovered that nitrile gloves are amazing waterproof fire starters with a dual use in your kit. Give it a try!
I'm glad to see you included a pretty serious First Aid Kit, but I would want to add a tourniquet, an Israeli bandage,, and a flexible splint (+ maybe a chest seal) to go with the clotting agent to make up the trauma portion. Minor cuts are not much of a threat to survival short term, but major injuries are. The Grey Bearded Green Beret's videos reinforced my own thinking along that line.
Change out the tea light for cotton mixed with vaseline as tinder. Some ziplock bags. A few hard lollies for energy over a day or 2..
An empty can is extremely unsuitable as a storage container. The round shape wastes space in the backpack. There would certainly have been a better solution, for example a box made of plastic, for example from Tupper. With waterproof lid, square and more robust. You can boil water in your canteen. And at the very top of the canteen you can drill two small holes, then you can thread a wire through them to hang it over the fire. I would generally prefer a plastic bottle with a wide mouth in a stainless steel (or titanium!) cup.
And the giant knife is actually completely oversized for a day hike. Unless you expect to encounter zombies.
I would always use Tempo products as tissue, they don't fluff and can even be used as a temporary cover for a wound if necessary.
Otherwise, this is a nice and very reduced compilation of useful things.
The Paracord should be used as a Ridgeline for a lean-to or plow Point shelter made out of poncho you want approximately 50 ft
That's an excellent kit Lilly. The only thing I add. In my kit. Is an S needle. I prefer it. Over a sail cloth needle. Thank you very much. Cheers 🍻
For a kit knife I prefer a Swiss Army Ranger grip 78 it has a locking blade and large saw with tweezers , tooth pick, awl very handy and not much heavier than the single blade.
You may want to put any medications that you take regularly in the first aid kit, And also emergency doses for allergies and stomach problems pain etc
I would include some tea bags or instant coffee pouches in the tin as well, having a hot drink is a massive morale boost
If you include a church key can opener in your tin can, you can then poke holes in it to convert it into a twig stove.
In addition: Aspirin, Tylenol/Advil, (all meds you regularly take, i.e. blood pressure, thyroid, etc.) aloe vera, bug spray, sunscreen, extra socks, ankle bandage, bandana, quick wound seal, and bear spray (if applicable).
Hello 👋 Lilly, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. You did a great job in presenting the contents of your kit. Always the best of good things for you. Stay safe and healthy. 🤗 👋
Thanks you reminded me of survival mikes video from 8 years ago which i has watched so many times. It is 5 items that are the bare essentials not a load of extra rubbish.
I love his video too. But some of the small gadgets are really useful.
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I was surprised at how much was in the can.
You said something about food. I would carry an assortment of snack bars. 6 to 9 just in case.
While the poncho is good, if you can a polish lavvu is a good option for day hikers in colder or wetter environments.
Again, in kits like this i always like a small esbit stove. in some cases you can't start a fire. but setting up your lavvu as a half shelter, breaking out the esbit stove, and cooking some soup, coffee, tea... getting warm fluids into you, as well as some callories.... can be a real life saver and moral boost.
lastly, one thing all of these survival kits forget. the PLB/EPIRB. This is one of the most important pieces of kit no survivalist carries because they are at odds with each other. The point to the Personal Locator Beacon or Emergency position-indicating radiobeacon, is for rescuers to find you FAST. if your boat is sinking, if you are lost and injured, if you are trapped after an avalanche. the PLB and EPIRB leads rescuers right to you.
Its not dependent on cell towers, most use a mix of radio and sat coms to alert coast guard, and rescue personal that you are in life threatening danger and need help
single serving coffee or drink mix? maybe a couple tylenol or ibuprofin meds. good kit overall
Hey Lily thank you for the video I enjoyed it and everything that you showed there is very good to have yes but it is missing one thing a micro find glass just in case you have a tick on you or a piece of wood inside of your skin or just in case you cannot get a fire lit you can light it with it to
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This is a sensible pack, thanks.
A small magnifying glass was a mainstay in my scouting days.
Most tin cans now have a lining, usually a plastic film that means can would have to be burned outside to remove film if using for cooking / boiling.
You are so thoughtful thank you for putting together these kits and showing us
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I would go ahead and punch holes in the can. That way you can use a proper awl and do a careful job of it. Then you can cover the holes with tape to keep moisture out(and also have a bit of tape handy).
I agree with all the content 👌 of this video , add a flair signal a mirror or torch will only work in good sunlight or a short distance.
Lilly.
Love it, as always Lilly!! I would love to see you wearing this though. You talk about not being too bulky so I’m wondering how bulky this is on a person. Would you use a single back/pack/pouch? Would you place them around your body somehow? Now that we know WHAT gets packed, it would be great to see some ideas on HOW to pack them…
Thanks again, Lilly!! ❤
Also use the can to boil water or heat a meal. Thanks lilly.......
Love this and how well it is put together. We are going to do more day hiking right now. Thank you!
G'Day Lilly nice Day hikers kit you got there. I noticed you have used parts from the previous video lol good idea no point wasting materials. I was impressed with the first aid kit. Stay safe mate.
Nice simple kit, I like the tin can idea. I saw your adventure with Canadian Prepper, I remember he took his doggy that was awesome. Take care Lilly & keep enjoying the great out of doors.
the orange mylar blanket can be used as a signal because of the color, or use the silvery side as a large visual signal
I suggest you wrap conspicuity tape around outside of your can , it weighs very little and add dramatically to your visibility for searchers. Also 2 heavy duty trash bags.
Hello all from the Hills of Kentucky USA
i do overnight stealth camping so this might help
Good point about carrying a survival kit whether it for half hour walk or day walk. Where I live a lot of people get lost in the bush over night unexpected while going for a short walk 🇦🇹 🇳🇿
Your survival can is AMAZING Lily! Awesomeness!
The only thing I would change, and it's only in my *normal* hiking situation is I'd never need the fishing stuff. If I was following the river then obviously it would be GOLD and totally included but not my normal backpacking carry. Also, there are space blanket "tents" available. When folded, they're the same size of a space blanket. Obviously wouldn't wear it around like a jacket like you had done with Nate/CP but a good idea for shelter
I like your kit, I've never seen a flare gun like yours, more info please. My only suggestion is replace one of your kmives with a locking Swiss Army Knife.
Depends on what country you live in and whatever the rules or laws are I live in the states in Louisiana and here you can go to any hunting or fishing store like Bass Pro and they've got an entire back wall loaded with dozens of different types of flares flare guns Flair pens hand-held flares.
I have on old Garmin pocket GPS in mine as well. Otherwise you are spot on.
You're here in the states garmin's have become quite affordable and accessible for most people not sure however about other countries like Austria they may still be super expensive over there not really sure
Great video. I love your kit. Changes I would make would be to substitute a Swiss Army knife or other multifunction knife for one of the pocket knives. Add some bait or lures for fishing. As for the first aid kit Ilit may be a little large for a day hike , but I am a fan of taking the size one likes. With a kit that large I would add a CAT tourniquet.
You are amazing, Ms. Lilly!👍🤘🫂
Love that knife.. it is durable.. thanks Lilly it was totally worth the money
2:41 love the its a company called SOL. 😅
Good content. Thanks.
I pack more duck tape so if you roll your ankle you could tape it up to walk out