Pathfinder School's Intermediate Class - Gear Review and Tips to GET THAT PATCH!
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- To all those attempting Pathfinder School's Intermediate Survival class, or the SCOUT patch, this video was made to possibly aid in gear selection and it's uses as well as some TIPS to help you GET THAT PATCH!
If it's advice you need then feel free to skip to that chapter, but you might miss some tips along the way! Good Luck!
00:00 - INTRO
00:48 - GEAR DUMP
01:30 - KNIFE AND AXE
02:31 - COOKING CONTAINER
03:12 - BANK LINE
03:48 - TARP
04:25 - BLANKET
04:56 - ROPE
05:59 - NAVIGATION ITEMS
08:18 - SHEMAGH and HEAD LAMP
08:28 - SAK or MULTITOOL
09:27 - HAVERSACK
10:02 - BUCKSAW BLADE
11:51 - NOTEBOOK AND PENCILS
12:22 - FISHING LICENSE
12:50 - HYGIENE ITEMS and FIRST AID
13:18 - CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS
14:19 - ADVICE ON FOOD
14:39 - SMOKER? THINK YOU CAN CAMP?
14:54 - TICK PREVENTION
15:30 - DO'S and DON'TS
16:19 - FINAL TIPS
#pathfinderschool #survival #getthatpatch #scoutpatch
Hey Jacks, just found your channel. My daughter and I were in the Basic course you taught October 8-10, 2021. My daughter said it was because of your unique female perspective and adaptive techniques that she was able to complete deliverables that she might have not otherwise been able to complete. We were wiped out at the end of the class, but we did it thanks to you and all the great instructors at the Pathfinder School.
I really appreciate this. I can't believe its been a year already. You guys should come back!
I'm surprised that you haven't done more videos. This one was great.
More to come!
Indeed, very cool video
Hey sis! I followed you over on TikTok until I decided to discontinue it - didn’t know you had a CZcams 👍🏼 just subscribed 🍻
Your wilderness brothers from The Last Boy Scouts Survival and Bushcraft Channel
You rock girl! looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Congrats on getting that patch, thanks for the video
Congrats on getting the patch!
Outstanding video. Thank you so much. Happy trails be safe.
Awesome!! Congratulations on patching, and I hope you have recovered 100%
Congestion’s and way to go girl.
Well "hells bells" just now stumbled onto this and I got to say, your vidio is hands down the best yet on this class. Congratulations to you . Very well done . Cheers !! Guy Speight
Congrats! Great video.
Thanks for your time!
Excellent video. It came off as very real and honest, hands on experience insights.
Very informative, love ur content! grats on ur patch!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing your experience. Taking one (or all) of their courses is on my bucket list.
Your channel came up in my recommendations and I'm glad I checked it out! Congratulations on the scout patch, and keep on going and don't let anyone discourage you!!! Definitely gonna check out the rest of your channel!!! Take care of yourself!!
Good on ya. Keep on keeping' on, and earn that next patch.
A gold mine of knowledge and you articulated it very well . Much respect ✊
Congrats on the Advance course! This was an awesome video to help others with great information very detailed and well done. You were an awesome instructor in my course. I am excited for the next courses I have signed up for. I will be using this to build my pack up.
Great review. Thank you.
Honest & humble… really nice video.
Hi WR, found you by luck & I'm a fan of DC & CC. Watch their vids regularly with my 3 daughters. All three love the outdoors activities & bushcraft survival stuff. Hopefully one day they will meet their idols, Canterbury & Kelly. I teach them as much as I know but they get a lot of encouragement from DC & CC. Next time matey, get a branch in length with your saw, cut it in half, either fasten it with bank line or tape. The two items you're allowed to take with you. It won't cut anything with those wood guards. Cheers for sharing. Greetings from Australia.
Congrats on getting the patch! What you learned there was not the making of the items but how to work through the stress and doubt and being tired. That is survival! Good job and nice video!
Great video Jacks, and thanks for your help with our Basic class last weekend. Will definitely be aiming to pass the intermediate class next year 👍
Great job. Keep up the good work. 👏
Great job!! Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm going to the basic class this October. ☺️
This was a great video. High energy, entertaining and informative alltogether.
Greetings form Spain.
Thanks for the experience, which will be helpful to many.
Congratulations!
Hell yeah still love your knowledge of the plants and trees during the pathfinder gathering 🥰
Great video!
Wow, that's alot of info, I feel like I just got a quick crash course. Kudos to you for sticking with it! I enjoyed the vid, definitely lots of details to consider, thank you for taking the time to point them out. At the least, anyone interested won't be going in blind not knowing what to expect...I enjoy learning on the topic of bushcraft along with prepping a bag for an emergency. Thanking you for taking the time and sharing your experiences...I sincerely appreciate 👍👍
Nice video, thorough.
Don't worry about how your equipment looks, it shows that you have used it and it survived and did its job. It's a good idea to use the equipment before going on the class so you know how to use all of it. Good video and thanks for all the tips you gave, you have a new subscriber,
Congratulations on getting that patch.
you kid ! so proud !
You were my instructor on the BASIC class last October. Great video, I look forward to coming back for this class! Thanks Jacks!!!
This was a spectacular video! Very informative, encouraging, and full of practical wisdom! I am about to take my first class at the Pathfinder School in October, and, although it is a different class (Intro to Basics), I loved all of the gear information so that I can prepare for further classes in the future. I am nervous, as I will be almost 54 when the class comes, but, as it is for you, this is an important step in my life. Thank you again. BTW, I subscribed to your channel since it seems as if you are quite knowledgeable.
Great video! Thanks!
Great video. I just subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more posts.
THANK YOU! VERY WELL DONE. 😊
Loved it Jacks!!!!! A great source of inspiration.
Thanks Randy! I think the same of you!
@@wildcard.wilderness , awww, you're too kind. Much love. See you soon.
Love your style and presentation Jacks! This will help greatly in a few days!
Thanks Rob! Good luck!
@@wildcard.wilderness Any time, and keep up the gereat work! And do get better, you're too awesome to be kept down for long.
Having faith and confidence in yourself you can conquer the world, good job young lady🤙
Great job on the video
This is cool! First student of Pathfinder video I have ever seen! Great video!! There at the end, I could tell how proud of that patch you are when you hold it up. Congratulations!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good Job. Thanks for the info
Jacks love the energy! Kick a** video !
Thanks Hooks!
Im so digging your style and knowledge. Please keep making videos.
Thanks, will do!
Great video,thanks
This is a great video.
Jacks you are awesome! We love you! Best native herbs and trees for Wilderness and Remote First Aid class I’ve ever met! -Z
Lol thanks Zach!!
I'm 59 and been doing bushcraft with my sons ,don't know much about it but it's fun just figuring it out, and one more thing your absolutely beautiful keep up the good work. Darwin Herron
The Jacks Genega. There can be only one. Great video Jacks!
Okay. You have given some sound advice. Subscribed to your channel.👍🏻
very cool!
great job !
You do know I’m gonna try bumping up your numbers lol 👍👊and keep on rocking it with the knowledge your sharing and hopefully your enjoying Scotland 🏴 lol
Some tips for everyone:
AXE:
Hultafors axes are very good. BUT... you can get a Huskvarna for half price and it's the same quality.
BUSHPOT:
Stainless is good, and Titanium is lighter, but Aluminum is doing the job very well, and lighter than Titanium. Will it stay in perfect shape? Nope, but it'll do the work. I bought mine at a thrift store for $2.00 and have been using it for years. Try to beat that!
TAR BANKLINE:
I have a very hard time with that. I'm totally against it and you should be too. Think about it, what is Bushcraft? It's mainly the lifestyle to live WITH nature. But yet, Canterbury and his schools are trying to force using something as damageable to the environment as TAR. Besides that, let's be honest, most of what you build with, you will dismantle shortly after (unless you have a permanent camp or you're one of those (censored) leaving all kinds of stuff behind in the nature). You can use regular nylon bank line and it'll be much better since it has no tar. And btw, TAR is toxic. Just saying...
OIL CLOTH:
It looks nice, but it's HEAVY. Silnylon is very light but fragile. The regular THICK tarps from the automotive dept. are very strong and waterproof. There's always a trade-off. It's your choice :)
WOOL BLANKET
You do NOT need a full queen size depending on YOUR size. Keep that in mind and forget about those trying to sell you stuff. Also, as she said in the video, the thickness of the blanket is very important. You're better with a smaller but, much thicker, blanket than a large thin one you'll freeze your ass off with. VERY IMPORTANT: Get a 100% wool blanket. Most on the market have 70% wool only and some as low as 10% but they still call it "wool blanket". You can also get away with two twin-size blankets. Check at your local thrift store. I bought mines for $20 each and they're 100% wool. One even still had the tag from the cleaner on it!
ROPE
Why buy that large new rope? Go to any REI, or outdoor store selling mountain climbing ropes. They have mountain climbing ropes.... returns. They're not allowed to sell them for mountain climbing, but could for other basic usages. They may even give them free to you. You can also ask in forums, at mountain climbing facilities, associations, etc... RECYCLE! :D
COMPASS
Suunto is very good but the Silva Ranger and the Burtons are very good too, and less expensive. As for the false reading, the military training tells you to stay 1 foot away from ANY metallic source.
PACE BEADS
You can buy or make one. But why not be 100% woodland friendly? Just grab some small rocks and put one in your pocket for each pace. Tada!
HEADLAMPS
Some will buy a USB rechargeable headlamp. My comment? I have yet to find a tree with a USB plug....
Best, are those allowing you to use either regular batteries or a USB adapter. As for the batteries, get Lithium batteries. Alkalines are HEAVY and don't last long in winter. Lithiums are much lighter and last longer in both hot and cold weather. So it attenuates the price difference by a lot.
SWISS ARMY KNIFE
I totally agree, not that useful. The saw is nice but guess what? Go to the hardware store and buy a replacement saw for a jigsaw. You'll save tons of money and weight! Then just make a bushcraft handle when needed. I know...I'm a genius ;) LOL
BUCKSAW
If you buy one, AGAWA CANYON BOREAL 21 is THE one.
BUCKSAW - PROTECTING THE BLADE
I'm very surprised they don't teach you the easy tick every truly experienced woodsman does... Just cut a small branch, and saw it lengthwise just a bit. Then fix it to your blade with two little ropes and Tada! Free, safe, save your gear, and 100% ecological since you can use it as tinder next time, or keep it for decades... Brilliant, I know ;)
WRITING
Again, simple tips here..If you want to buy ONE pen for the rest of your life and to be sure it'll work anytime. Then get a Fisher pen and their replacement cartridges. You simply can't beat that. Now, if you need to write on plastic or anything "protected".Bring with you some sticky labels. You can even waterproof them with some ultra-transparent scotch tape after.
PROTECTING YOUR MAPS
Your map is your life. You can buy a special protective bag made for the maps. But any very good and thick ziplock bag will do the same! And here's a pro tip here... ANY bag using a slider to close it will leave a tiny opening space when closed. Just remove that crap slider and close it by hand. Tip #2: every experienced woodsman will tell you to have two maps and keep one in your pants pocket at all times! This could save your life.
FISHING VEST
That's..... GENIUS! Kudos to you :D
TICKS
If you get Lyme disease, you'll have it for LIFE. Here are a few tips:
- Ticks don't die during winter, they fall into a deep sleep.
- Ticks are more active during springtime and in fall.
- Ticks can be anywhere!
- Best pants to have are the ones from the Canadian Army. They have a "tube" inside the lower leg, so you can put it IN your socks so ticks can't get to you at all. Those pants are very hard to find.
- If you can't find any Canadian military pants, then sew an inner tube yourself.
- You can also put your pants in your socks. Not stylish, but I prefer that to be sick for the rest of my life.
- If unable to get to you from your legs, Ticks will go to your waist. So tuck in your shirt, t-shirt, etc.
- Wear bug spray!
- Sawyer sells permethrin for your cloths. DO THAT!
I hope that some tips will be useful to you all.
Cheers!
Great video, just subscribed hope to see more soon.
Love your energy!
thanks!
very enjoyable video, liked it a lot, :)
Very real. A+.
Your a Rock star of the woods!!!
Great video.
That were a great video
Great video 👍👍
Thank you 👍
Hello from south Alabama. Enjoy watching your videos.
Great Video Jacks! Sorry to hear about the additional health issues after the class. I ended up fighting poison ivy for three weeks. I took a trick from Shawn and treated my clothes with permethrin and didn't have a single tick bite. Now a subscriber so you have to make more vids!!
Thanks Craig! Poison Ivy can be ROUGH. Sorry to hear that. I wound up getting on the permethrin train a bit too late as this was believed to be a late exposure but I do think it works well and will be using it going forward for sure!
Awesome Job.. Congratulations on your venture.. Great 👍 Channel..
Thanks so much!
Nice! I recently came across those Guys on You tube. It was that TV show Dule Survival that I used to watch. It's great to see a Woman do the thing! 💪
Thanks!!!
@@wildcard.wilderness thanks to You . Stay strong ♥️
Congratz for finishing the course. Great job. You can always tell the style of teaching by the mandatory, recommended and the no go list. Every school has a style of teaching. Of course there's also the difference between basic and intermediate bushcraft & survival.
So the pack frame making seems to be a big deal but I just never had to. I sure can make one but when I go outdoors I bring a backpack. It's extremely unlikely that you are going to lose the backpack but still have all the items that were inside the pack and now you have to make a pack frame. Ax? You don't need it. Bucksaw? You don't need it. Why a carbon steel blade?
Learning how to make a bow drill or any friction fire, use a flint and steel, make char cloth, etc. are all nice skills to have but won't work in many environments. The first item on my mandatory list however is a loud whistle carried around your neck 24/7.
With the basic courses we allow you to have more stuff but in intermediate and depending on environment even your cook pot has to go. We basically strip you to what you would bring on a nice day hike. So no saws, other than maybe in your SAK or multitool, no ax or hatchet. no wool blanket, no oil cloth tarp because that's not what you bring on a day hike. In many cases not even a cook pot let alone such a big one. If you are preparing for a nice stay in the woods where you also cook the 'Mors Kochanski' bush put is a great item to have but you will fill it up to safe space and put it in a backpack.
To me this style of teaching is way to unrealistic, leans towards primitive living to much. It doesn't make sens in real life scenario.
So I liked your video and your assessment of the items, but the course itself makes no sense to me. And if you are in a tick infected area move away from that area. It can literally kill you or cause severe damage.
good job jacks
Howdy Jacks... Awesome Kit review. Looks like you're high speed low drag... Switch on and good to go Girl! Keep the videos coming.. k
-Canuck Man in a Van..lol
Hi Jacks! I had a blast at the June edibles class with you, Baxter and Dave. I am scheduled to attend Basic, the Rope and the August edibles this year. Cannot wait.
Awesome! See you then!
well done
Good information thank you I’m going for the basic this summer and will work my way up to intermediate and hopefully advanced. Those statistics at the end are very sobering.
You'll be fine! Just keep your head high!
Very cool video intermediate class I guess you have to make your own backpack 😮. Hopefully I can do the basic class this year.
I know I already commented on your vid in the Pathfinder school learning center but wanted to again. Great job and great job on getting another class done 👍. Hope to meet you at a class one day! Subbed to your channel hope you add more content
Thanks so much Dan! Hope to meet you as well!
@@wildcard.wilderness your so welcome!! Would be awesome for sure ☺️
Hell of a coach Jax! ~ TA, 04.24.22
Thanks!
Really cool
For the bucksaw - cut two straps of wood that cover the blade completely and using the bank line tie it up, thus covering blade.
Yup that works!
You are a total bad ass!!!!!
I’m not sure what you’re talking about in this video, but I’ve fallen in love with your vivacious personality and wished I lived closer so we could collab 😃
I think your fishing vest is adorable, Jacks!!! It reminds me of Yelena Belova's vest!!! Let the haters hate!!! You ROCK!!! So says this old man!!! 😎👍👌🖖
Thanks for doing a review. Ive watched thousands but harder to find a woman who's into the same outdoor mastery!
Sure is! Although there is more and more of us out there
ur awesome!
Just want to say that I love this video, & you are pretty awesome.. Your man must be very proud of you... Hope to find a mate like you some day because I'm so into bushcraft, bugout, off grid, or just all camping 101...lol..wilderness is the greatest place to be... 👍👍👍👍New subscriber too...
Just now found your channel
I haven't read all the comments, so forgive if this has been mentioned. For ticks. Sawyer Permetheirn spray. Yellow bottle. Spray your clothes well, put in a large garbage bad, leave overnight. Next day, air dry them. I've used this on pants, shirts, six, boots underrwear even. No ticks in several years, I also live in NY, up on the Canadien border. It worked for 4-5 warnings. I wish you well ......JB
Oh, don't apply it to your skin, I've never used anything over 30% deet
Only one video. But it's nice. Love ❤ from India
had to pause and look at all your patches! how were the GB2 courses?!
New sub. NE, Fairbanks Alaska
Great video! Do you teach at the Pathfinder school? If not you should.
Thanks again for this informative and well made video!
👍🤠👍
P.S. I loved the vest! 😉
Yes I do!
We did gear dumps at military schools - Zero day. Normally it was 35 to 50 pounds of gear - no wonder my lower back hurts now. lol. It looks like people who want to do these courses need to buy into the Pathfinder product line. Good marketing ploy. Keep working hard to achieve your goals and then get your own Discovery Channel show. Jacks "Jungle" Genega
Lol thanks!
pretty cool :)
Sawyers makes a Permethrin spray for your clothes and picaridin for your body and everything else. Works longer and better than deet. I have had Lyme disease it is no fun, That is when my research steered me toward the Sawyer products.
You are awesome! I am a guy who loves seeing girls doing bushcraft.
Fishing vest is a great idea. What do you find works (or not) in the vest?
Just found you, really like your style. New subscriber, see you again soon.