DIY The Ultimate ALTOIDS Survival tin

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 12. 06. 2021
  • #Altoids#Survival#Escape#
    Hello their and welcome. In this segment we go through the process and components of putting together my Altoid survival tin. So enjoy the show. Thank you and God bless😎

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  • @The_Channel_Of_Chad
    @The_Channel_Of_Chad Pƙed 2 lety +68

    Decent little kit, although it'll change quite a bit once you start to use it. Some things to consider:
    Don't tie knots in your bankline when wrapped in that manor, it'll be next to impossible to remove cleanly with cold fingers.
    Don't wrap multiple things on top of one another for ease of access.
    I'd suggest painting the tin with black high heat paint, so you can use it to make char material.
    Put your glow in the dark tape on one side of a sheet magnet and your reflective tape on the other side then stick the reflective side to the top of your tin in order to protect the reflective side and allows you to pull it out to use. Plus you might be able to magnetize your needle in case your compass fails.
    Trick birthday candles work better than the regular ones in windy conditions.
    Get a small button light instead of the chem lights, it'll last you longer and gives you the ability to turn it off when not needed.
    Zip tie under the button on your Zippo; nothing worse than having a cramped tin and having something depress the button and let all your gas go.
    Position your striker against the floor or side wall to prevent the matches accidently rubbing against it.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +8

      Those are some really great suggestions I will definitely consider those ideals for sure. Thank you for the tips and watching.

    • @erikrq4087
      @erikrq4087 Pƙed rokem +1

      Great inputs!

  • @SebastianSynn18252
    @SebastianSynn18252 Pƙed 2 lety +86

    Lots of great ideas. One thing to consider adding is a small plastic pencil sharpener. They don't take up much space and you can sharpen stick to make stakes, traps, weapons, etc in a matter of seconds without dulling your knife. And the shavings make excellent tinder

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse Pƙed 2 lety +56

    Dental floss makes for all-purpose cordage/thread/suture/fishing line.

    • @FidoHouse
      @FidoHouse Pƙed 2 lety

      @Scuba Trooper expensive use of resource, I would think.

    • @ucitymetalhead
      @ucitymetalhead Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I'd use dyneema thread.

    • @annfisher9566
      @annfisher9566 Pƙed rokem +1

      Buy the longest dental floss I got 300 yards for $4!

  • @illhumouredparadox
    @illhumouredparadox Pƙed 2 lety +38

    I've been using my own zippo tin fire kit since I was a teenager. Trust me one of the last things you want is small but vital kits to blend in with your environment. I put hi-vis reflective tape on mine and also wrap a wide rubber/silicone bracelet around the outside of the tin covering the lip of the lid and hinges for descent waterproofing. Great ideas and video for sure. I highly suggest adding these two particular details to any small tin kit. You can see it day or night and reduces the chances of stepping on or kicking it, scattering and losing important items of your kit and it's waterproof.

  • @assistantscoutmastercole9903
    @assistantscoutmastercole9903 Pƙed 2 lety +44

    I would rather have a ferro rod than matches, and add in a $10 bill for emergency meals /gas money. You might also need a second or third fishing hook.

    • @jhtsurvival
      @jhtsurvival Pƙed rokem +3

      Make it 100 in this economy

    • @earlahmer5528
      @earlahmer5528 Pƙed rokem

      I see where your coming from with the Ferro rod. Though it's entirely possible to put that on the outside tucked into the bands assuming it's the Ferro whistle combo. Also I would swap out the red or orange for blue, green, or white or one of each. Those snap lights also double as fishing lures.

    • @FranklinHicks-qs4gs
      @FranklinHicks-qs4gs Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      You stopping by the McDonald's in the woods ?? Who the fuck is fishing in an emergency situation ? You need a day or two max until rescue. You'll be fine without food. Throw in some more water treatment. Jeeeez

    • @DamionJR4923
      @DamionJR4923 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      @@jhtsurvivalI would say $20 at least

  • @g.victorpaulson8836
    @g.victorpaulson8836 Pƙed 2 lety +17

    “The rubber’s not allowing me to push it in
it’s a little tight”...that’s what she said!
    Not a bad effort, all around. It’ll get you by in a pinch. Here are my thoughts as I watched:
    1) The glow tape is an interesting idea, but I don’t think it will serve in the manner you intend. If the tape is closed up in the kit, in your pocket, how is it charging? It’ll be dead when you open the lid. Your only other light source is the tiny red glow tubes. Better to get an LED flashlight, like a Thrunite Ti3 (one AAA) or a Streamlight Nano (four LR44). The Photon Micro-Light Freedom II is a good choice, too, and comes in a variety of beam colors, including UV and IR (takes two CR2016 or one 2032, depending on beam color).
    2) You’re right that the mirror tape is NOT a signal mirror. Would it do in a pinch? Maybe, but the UST Micro StarFlash is 2” X 1.5 “ and is the real deal. Do you want to trust your life to a piece of shiny tape that will probably be scuffed and scratched by the time you need it? Or use a purpose-built tool?
    3) The Fresnel lens is a natural choice for an Altoids kit, because it’s so thin. Protecting it in its sleeve is crucial because scratches can impair its optical properties. I store mine in the lid; I didn’t have to trim it, either, as it fits nicely as is. By the way, it was invented by the French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel and is pronounced “fray-NELL”.
    4) Utility blades and razor blades are designed to be used with handles, for a reason. They are unwieldy and dangerous when used in the fingers without some larger handle. I don’t use them in my kits. In fact, my Altoids tin kit includes a full-sized Victorinox Farmer-X SAK, with large blade, saw, scissors, awl, and the can and bottle openers / screwdrivers. Real tools. And it fits perfectly on one side. There are smaller SAKs with great tool sets that will serve well, too. See the CZcamsr MeZillch’s channel for several ideas on how to safely carry blades, including how to strip and modify a SAK for use in an Altoids kit.
    5) The P38 can opener is a classic item to use in a survival kit; however, I typically don’t carry canned goods, I have never stumbled upon an intact canned product in the wild, and unless you imagine raiding someone’s hunting cabin pantry, I don’t see the need for it.
    6) The Portable Aqua tabs will kill bacteria, viruses and cysts, but will not purify against heavy metals or industrial chemicals like pesticides, just so you know. Choose your source carefully. Also, remember that they take four hours, out of direct sunlight, to work. There are better options. And you might want more than two quarts. Check out CZcamsr Gear Skeptic’s channel for an in-depth three-part video series on water purification
outstanding!
    7) Birthday candles will deteriorate over time, stick together and to everything else, and create a mess. If you are going to carry them, seal them inside of a drinking straw (go back to MeZillch’s channel for this methodology). Personally, I don’t use them. I prefer to use the space for a ferrocerium rod, my second option for fire after the Fresnel lens.
    8) Are you embarrassed to say “condom”? LOL! These are typically not very tough. Hell, I’ve had them break during their intended use (no brag, just fact!), never mind out in the woods among rocks, sticks, thorns, etc. At the very least, you’d want a sock or a bag of some kind to give it added protection. I prefer to use CryoVac 1 quart bags. They roll up nice and tight and fit well, or fold flat, and are way more durable. Supermarket produce bags are a good option, too, and even Ziploc brand 1 quart freezer bags work better than a condom.
    9) Suunto is the most reliable small compass. Their Clipper style can be taken out of the case for an even smaller form factor.
    10) The Bic lighter is overkill, and a waste of space. First, it’s of limited use because it will run out of fuel, probably by leaking unless you protect it somehow. Second, practice making fire with a Fresnel lens and a ferro rod, until it’s second nature, and you can get flame 99% of the time with natural tinder. In my Altoids kit I carry a lens and a ferro rod, with two storm matches and a Tinder Quik plug as backup in wet conditions.
    11) Wrapping the bank line, fishing line and thread around the lighter seems like a good idea, until you need the bank line first, or the fishing line. You’re going to end up with a tangled mess for sure. Store them each separately. The thread and fishing line can be spooled onto small sewing bobbins, and the bank line can be hanked. Coil what you want, and wrap it in a similar fashion to what you did with it on the lighter. Heavy duty carpet thread, Kevlar thread and even dental floss is a better choice than that cheap sewing thread.
    12) I carry a sail needle, which is bigger and stronger than a regular sewing needle. I prethread it with carpet thread, and store in a sealed drinking straw.
    13) I found it ironic that you stuck a single fish hook onto the lighter, then later showed us several pre-rigged hooks with leaders on the side of the frame at the end of the video. THOSE are what you should pack! Clamp some split shot sinkers on them, coil them and slip them into a small ziploc bag. Three or four should do the trick. Remember that you can potentially catch a large fish on a smaller hook, but you are unlikely to catch a small fish on a bigger hook. I carry three #4 and three #8 in my Altoid kit.
    14) Safety pins ARE great. Get good sturdy large ones, like 2” brass ones. Four is a good number if you want to use them to rig a tarp or Mylar blanket into a shelter. There is a way to interlock them to save space (MeZillch again!)
    15) I have some tiny glow sticks. I suppose they can be useful in certain circumstances, but I wouldn’t depend on them for illumination. I carry a couple of tiny green ones to mark my shelter at night if I have to leave it for any reason. To me they’re all but useless. Get a flashlight.
    16) I’ve never been a big fan of wire saws. They break. Never had one that didn’t. ASE Best Glide sells a mil spec version that I’ve never tried, so maybe that is a good choice, but I have my SAK if I need a saw. Plenty of firewood laying around in most woodland settings that doesn’t need to be sawed.
    17) As noted above, I carry two NATO storm matches, a strike pad and a Tinder Quick plug, sealed in a drinking straw, as a backup to my lens and ferro rod. The straw helps protect the matches from being crushed, and keeps the strike pad and tinder dry.
    18) I would rather have a couple of large Bandaids (the ones with Neosporin already on the pads) than gauze. But I already carry a small IFAK with some state-of-the-art, hospital grade wound dressings and medications, so I don’t need first aid items in my Altoids kit. I get that the gauze can be used for other things, like filtering, or char cloth, but I don’t carry it in the Altoids kit.
    19) Duct tape can be stuck onto waxed paper and this will preserve its adhesive better than rolling or folding it onto itself. I carry a 18” X 2” strip on waxed paper, folded flat.
    20) Stuff I would add:
    10’ of stainless steel wire (24 AWG)
    A slim titanium whistle
    An 18” X 12” sheet of HD aluminum foil
    A slim micro pencil and/or a space pen cartridge
    Three 3” X 5” sheets of Write In The Rain note paper
    21) CZcamsr MeZillch is a master of miniaturization and innovative storage and carry solutions. CZcamsr Gear Skeptic has an amazing set of videos on water purification and another on the lightest, most calorie-dense trail foods
GREAT analysis! Andrew of Ranger Survival and Field Craft is a former Ranger who teaches skills better than anyone I’ve found online yet.
    Having said all of this, yes I have made an Altoids kit, and yes I carry one occasionally when I’m in the woods. My preferred kit, though, is to use a Maxpedition Mini pouch, because it’s roomier than an Altoids tin, and I can comfortably get all of the above in it, with room for a few extras (bandana, Mylar blanket, small water filter, etc.), and because it fits neatly in the cargo pocket of most of my hiking pants and shorts. The other pocket always holds the aforementioned IFAK, along with a 6” Israeli bandage and a CAT tourniquet.
    These items are always securely on my person, so that in the event that I get separated from my main bag or other gear, say by a flash flood, a raging river, a landslide, an avalanche, a tumble off a cliff, a rampaging moose
yeah, good luck!
at least I have some basic items on me to build a fire, erect a shelter, purify some water, maybe get some food, and signal for help or navigate out.
    I hope that even one sentence of what I’ve written helps you, or anyone else. I spend a lot of time thinking about this stuff, researching this stuff, playing with this stuff, and practicing with this stuff, and I hope you do, too. Good luck to you Sir! Keep on the sunny side of the street, and keep on keepin’ on!

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      That is a lot to soak in, but thank you for your suggestions, and for watching 🙂👍💯.

  • @nige3801
    @nige3801 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Pine needles are great for making a tea, they are full of vitamin C, keep you going

  • @baronedipiemonte3990
    @baronedipiemonte3990 Pƙed 2 lety +12

    A couple of the single packs of Alcohol wipes, as emergency tinder, and maybe a foot long x 1/2" strip of gorilla tape. Even without those, one of the best Altoids kits I've seen... and I've seen a few !

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thank you and thank you for watching.🙂

  • @AOCathain
    @AOCathain Pƙed 3 lety +25

    Using the glow-in-the-dark and mirror tape was an awesome idea. Really good video.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank's appreciate much. I have a feeling I'm going to need to do a overnightier with some day...some day...thanks for watching.

    • @cardiacbob
      @cardiacbob Pƙed 2 lety +4

      However, if you don't keep the lid open the glow in the dark tape won't work because it has to be exposed to sunlight in order to charge up so to speak

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Good observation robert🙂👍

    • @cardiacbob
      @cardiacbob Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@scottysurvival so many years using that tape as cat's eyes on my kevlar and patrol cap...

    • @FidoHouse
      @FidoHouse Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I love glow-in-the-dark tape - I use it on switches and other items in my RV.

  • @glenmo1
    @glenmo1 Pƙed rokem +10

    HINT : at your grocery store in the vegetable section there are thin but very strong plastic bags.. I have tested the ones from my grocery store.. and they fold up very thin.. and can be used to hold water..

  • @damonfinken
    @damonfinken Pƙed 2 lety +10

    12:30 in: wrapping the lighter with layers.
    Tip... start with the hook and needle. Hold against the lighter, & secure with at least one layer of gorilla tape. Then wrap cordage and fishing line. This does several things.
    1. Secures sharp tools so you don't lose them.
    2. Protects hands from sharp tools
    3. Offers a textured area so you cordage doesn't slip off the end.
    4. Gorilla tape also may be used for a fuel source to prevent wasting lighter fluid. As a good rule of thumb is if you have to hold the lighter lit for 3 seconds, you are wasting precious fuel. Light the tape instead if you can't find other dry tinder in nature.

  • @lukecrue1
    @lukecrue1 Pƙed 3 lety +14

    What a great and well thought out kit! If I'm going to be in hot weather I always put the candle in a small ziplock or something because it will melt all over everything in there. Good balloons also make good water containers or to keep small things dry. Thanks for the great video!

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Thank you. That's a good ideal with the candle and zip lock bag. I actually changed out my water container for something else which I will adress in a later video. Thank you for watching. Appreciate it much.

    • @mandeepsinghsehmi1951
      @mandeepsinghsehmi1951 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Good ideas these.

  • @InhumanCondition-gh2qj
    @InhumanCondition-gh2qj Pƙed rokem +2

    I made pocket kits like this in my teens and early 20's. back then I used Sucrets or metal Band-Aid tins, but as I got older and more experienced I quickly realized stuffing tons of useless junk into a pocket kit was worthless. When you are in the field and have to dig through a bunch of stuff, keep it dry, and have things that are genuinely helpful there is no time for fooling around. A decent scout style pocket knife, a ferro-rod, and plenty of strike anywhere matches dipped in wax are all you generally need in a pocket kit. Everyone will have their own opinion/needs and that is perfectly fine...I just adjusted mine down to what I found really works for me.

    • @Dad-Gad
      @Dad-Gad Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      I certainly wouldn't consider an Altoid tin as a " ton " .

  • @topshelfscrublords8595
    @topshelfscrublords8595 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    A simple like for the fact OD green is the best color for anything

  • @gianrodriguez2401
    @gianrodriguez2401 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Absolutely love this mini tin kit. Very well thought out!! Love what you did with the lighter!

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you and thank you for watching. It was a fun build.😎

  • @jamesleary1405
    @jamesleary1405 Pƙed 2 lety +37

    I've done testing with both tea light candles and birthday candles, and I've come to like the birthday candles more because you can actually do more with them. You can hold them at angles for fire making and I've noticed they tend to be more reliable then tea light candles and my theory behind that is because you have much more wick to work with then tea light candles.

    • @hannonmc
      @hannonmc Pƙed 2 lety +15

      Trick birthday candles are good too as they resist being put out by wind. Very good if you absolutely need a fire.

    • @robertfoster3114
      @robertfoster3114 Pƙed rokem

      I added joke candles to my kit..same size as birthday candles..very hard to blow out.

  • @darkcorsair247
    @darkcorsair247 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    i always had the idea that this was just a gimmick but i really enjoyed the way that you went through every single item and i am amazed how many items fit in there. i now totally believe that this is a great idea to have it on the backpack or on your jacket or cargo pants. you never know when you might need them!!! thank you for the video!!!

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Everything seemed to turn out pretty good. I was suprised how much I could fit in it. I think I will do a video on some of the items to see how well the actually will work. See u in the next adventure thanks for watching.

  • @lisamonalisahikes
    @lisamonalisahikes Pƙed 2 lety

    Great ideas! Thank you

  • @cardiacbob
    @cardiacbob Pƙed 2 lety +24

    A derma-safe razor might fit in there vice the box cutter razor. a little safer to use and transport once you start using the kit. Also, you could put a couple of "trick" Bday Candles (they have a little bit of magnesium in the wick) in there vice the normal Bday candles.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Thank's I will take that into consideration for sure. Eventually I'm going to have to do a overnight video with the altoids kit.

    • @jejrstans
      @jejrstans Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Yes! I was going to recommend the "trick" candles, too. Love the Derma-safe razor.

    • @cardiacbob
      @cardiacbob Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Perhaps you could put a whirl-pack water bag in there vice the condom. It may be too big tho.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@cardiacbob I was actually able to fit a small zip lock bag in the altoids kit around the i side of the tin. Worked out pretty good.

    • @gordontyree9858
      @gordontyree9858 Pƙed 2 lety

      Love the flat OD green paint job! Looks great! Also, the glow tape and mirror duck tape are really good ideas! I would definitely dump the wire saw...(takes too much room and are unreliable)!I would add instead a Derma Safe knife and Derma Safe SERE saw. Both more reliable and safer to use. Also, a few first aid items would be a good addition. I think a whirl pak one liter emergency water bag would fit in place of the condom. Anyway, nice kit. Thanks for the video.

  • @namendonnelly2708
    @namendonnelly2708 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I would have drilled a small hole into the p38 can opener so that you can turn it into a fishing jig.

  • @wandalettimore9221
    @wandalettimore9221 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I really like this idea. Thank you

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety

      No problem was glad to share it. Thanks for watching and see you in the next adventure.

  • @CreatedByNoriElan
    @CreatedByNoriElan Pƙed 2 lety

    Great video! Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate you taking the time to film this! Be safe.

  • @erikrq4087
    @erikrq4087 Pƙed rokem

    Nice video - I'll share with my students.

  • @laremyzaring8568
    @laremyzaring8568 Pƙed 2 lety +17

    I carry lighters too, but I've had them fail often enough for one reason or another so I always cary a ferro rod too.
    You can get ferro rods in small sizes or large chunky ones.
    The reflective tape scratches up pretty easily so maybe put on 2 layers. The top layer protects the bottom one.
    If you want the outside to be low viz, cover the orange duck tape with some olive green tape.
    Maybe leave a corner of the orange visible in case you drop it in the woods though.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Those are all great suggestions. Thank you for watching and commenting.😎

  • @ericchristopher1687
    @ericchristopher1687 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    If you scuff up the surface of the Bic lighter with sandpaper, it will grip the cordage better and its function won't be diminished.

  • @rudraparikh7199
    @rudraparikh7199 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I have watched your all survival videos and it amazing ❀❀❀
    Love from India

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you and thank you for watching. See you in the next adventure😎

  • @kingsclownvideos
    @kingsclownvideos Pƙed rokem

    Very good ideas.
    I really like how to started with an empty tin, and then added everything in order. đŸ‘đŸŒđŸ‘đŸŒđŸ‘đŸŒ

  • @unfi6798
    @unfi6798 Pƙed 2 lety

    New fan from Australia.

  • @haider9146
    @haider9146 Pƙed 3 lety

    Its awesome kit 👍👍

  • @luciferchristian
    @luciferchristian Pƙed 2 lety

    Great video. Very helpful and informative. đŸ€˜

  • @Cetok01
    @Cetok01 Pƙed rokem +4

    I've done similar kits. I tend to magnetize the needle as an emergency compass, and pre-thread it in case you're unable to do so under those conditions where you might need it.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed rokem +1

      Magnetizing and pre threading are a smart thing to do first. Thanks for watching 👍😎

    • @SCSlimBoiseID
      @SCSlimBoiseID Pƙed rokem +1

      Been thinking of buying a few sterile suture kits. They're pretty flat, small, and the curved needle comes with the suture thread already attached. One or two should fit quite easily into an Altoids tin.

    • @Cetok01
      @Cetok01 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@SCSlimBoiseID Good idea. Just keep in mind that suture needles are very small, and are designed to be grasped with hemostats. You can get somewhat larger curved sewing needles in a set at Walmart and other stores with a sewing aisle.

  • @ericjudd9603
    @ericjudd9603 Pƙed 2 lety

    Cool lil kit👍

  • @glenmo1
    @glenmo1 Pƙed rokem +3

    NOTE : I use a old gift card or one of those sample credit cards that come in the mail.. take some orange duct tape.. in wrap it around the card.. amazing how much duct tape you can put on without being too thick.. good for repairing things but also good to use as trailblazing/ marking tape.. Stick it to a tree or onto a branch to mark your path so you don't get lost

    • @Pritam043
      @Pritam043 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      Can that orange duct tape be torn by hands (without scissors) ?
      Please give its Amazon link

  • @randallkelley3599
    @randallkelley3599 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    OD, after I got out of military I thought I would never like it again. Now it’s a favorite color. It’s just soothing?

    • @daviddickerson4728
      @daviddickerson4728 Pƙed 2 lety

      I love OD Green. But then I was in the military for umpteen years. My son said he was grown before he found out Duct Tape came in any other color than green. Hmmm, I think I need to paint the trim in my man-cave. I do love what he said, "my favorite color" lol.

  • @StarDarkAshes
    @StarDarkAshes Pƙed 2 lety

    I have these tins that are similar to the same size as the Altoids but they came with a built in mirror inside the top lid!!!! I think it’s mints for women so they can check their face. Cool video.

  • @ChaneVazquez-rx2dy
    @ChaneVazquez-rx2dy Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    Very smart how you put the lids to use. 👍

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      Thank you. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. 👍💯

  • @cruiser122s.d.8
    @cruiser122s.d.8 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I love this idea!!! I would have a safety cover for the razor blade. I would also add a couple of buttons too.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I didn't even think about the buttons, great ideal. Thanks for watching😁

  • @fzzz383
    @fzzz383 Pƙed 2 lety

    Super Video, sehr sympathisch.
    Hat spass gemacht es zu sehen.👍👍👍

  • @basstib.9343
    @basstib.9343 Pƙed rokem

    Pretty similar to my altoids tin. Some things I have in mine: I exchanged the condom against a Whirlpak and I included an CRKT RSK Mk. 5 as a blade. And also
    A micro LED as a light source.
    I have a small Ferro rod instead of matches and I use these “trick candles” as they are not so prone to get blown out by the wind.
    Otherwise: great kit!

  • @Coid
    @Coid Pƙed rokem +1

    A tiny paper sleeve for the razor blade would probably be a good idea, and not be too tricky to rig up from some durable paper without adding much weight or bulk. Some cleverness could potentially lead to it doubling as a way to hold the razor to make it easier to use, too.

  • @TheCornishAdventurer
    @TheCornishAdventurer Pƙed 2 lety

    Excellent video thanks for sharing đŸ€ŸđŸŒ

  • @ucitymetalhead
    @ucitymetalhead Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Duck makes a glow in the dark tape that in my experience holds some glow for hours.

  • @curtwinterstein1067
    @curtwinterstein1067 Pƙed rokem

    Great vid. and the comments were great as well! A suggestion would be to use the "Magic novelty re-lighting candles." (won't stay blown out in the wind...)

  • @stealthandysteath1069
    @stealthandysteath1069 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Morning brother, that's useful an think about what to use. Top man. 👍😁😎. Tc Andy

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thanks mate. Now I just got to go out and try the items to see how well they will work. Thanks for watching😎

  • @jerriscollins-ruth9019
    @jerriscollins-ruth9019 Pƙed rokem

    Good demo on the can.

  • @sledgesworld
    @sledgesworld Pƙed 2 lety

    Bloody Hell ( British ) I've taken so many of your ideas and will now fold them into my EDC . Thanks for the Information PEACE

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      That's great to here. I'm glad I was able to give some ideals, and I hope it works out for you. Thanks for watching.😎

  • @iramkjr76
    @iramkjr76 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    Nice starter kit in the comments there are a lot of great additions one I have found handy is two nails as large as you can find room for they are so versatile.

  • @alanrice39
    @alanrice39 Pƙed rokem

    I put my razor blade, fish hooks, pins in between two strips of duck tape, lays flat. Learned that from Ranger Survival and Field Craft.

  • @CaptainRon76
    @CaptainRon76 Pƙed 2 lety

    Nice video. Always carry and keep improving on your kit!

  • @litterpicker1431
    @litterpicker1431 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Duct tape, wrapped around an old credit card (or similar sized cardboard):
    Fits in a tin;
    Repairs broken equipment;
    Repairs broken bodies;
    Holds shelters together;
    Burns beautifully.

  • @jimmykowalski7605
    @jimmykowalski7605 Pƙed rokem

    enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing

  • @brandonsmith1647
    @brandonsmith1647 Pƙed rokem

    Love the glow in the dark tape idea

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you, and thank you for watching đŸ€—đŸ‘

  • @SCSlimBoiseID
    @SCSlimBoiseID Pƙed rokem

    Nice kit. I put a small ferro rod in mine to augment the matches, along with some kind of tinder, but your mini BIC lighter is a step above that, since you have spark wheel AND fuel for a flame built right in! I think you have included provisions to cover the 5 Cs, or allow you to create them. I like the OD green paint, too. The tiny light sticks are very cool. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed rokem +1

      Thank you it turned out pretty good for my first one. Thanks for watching đŸ€—

  • @rickyfargason8859
    @rickyfargason8859 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    What about mounting a signal mirror on the bottom, on the outside? Maybe cover to protect it until you need to use it. Won't take up any room inside the tin.

  • @wtr7
    @wtr7 Pƙed rokem +1

    Wrap electric tape around the tin to water proof. The ranger bands can be added. I'd cover the reflective orange tape.

  • @mrhalfstep
    @mrhalfstep Pƙed 2 lety +7

    I really like the way you incorporated so much in the Bic lighter. You could almost just carry that outside the tin in your pocket and use the room inside the tin for other stuff. I think some sinkers would be a good addition for the fishing part of your kit.
    The safety pins are a great idea, but I can tell by the fact that they were bent when you took them out of the package, that they were the totally worthless variety. Singer brand and whatever else you may pick up at Walmart, suck. They are not made of good steel, they aren't "springy" and you would be better off trying to make a repair with a pointed twig, seriously. A company called Dritz makes pins that are of good quality and not too pricey.
    Your choice of glow sticks over a button battery powered pinch light of some kind doesn't make sense to me. Those little buggers cost a lot for what they are and they don't have near the 10 year shelf life that a lithium button battery has.
    The argument for the gauze as a pre-filter is valid, but a couple of band-aids and a folded up coffee filter would be more effective for first aid and filtering, IMO and should fit in the tin.

  • @censusgary
    @censusgary Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Get the trick birthday candles- the kind you can’t blow out. They are good for lighting a fire in windy or wet weather.

  • @kich6172
    @kich6172 Pƙed rokem

    Nice kit. About time somebody thought to include a "nonlubricated reservoir" to hold water. I've watched soo many of these videos the past few years and you are the first I've seen to include one. Might want to wrap some of the items in cling wrap, like the candles and the matches. Although you can't hear things moving, they are still rubbing against the other items. Maybe cover the sharp side of the blade with card stock or thin cardboard (cereal box). A couple of paper clips as they are versatile like the safety pins.

  • @ThePreparedNorseman
    @ThePreparedNorseman Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Need to head out and do an overnighter with that there tin! Cant go wrong with survival tins, always good fun!

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I am considering it with mabye some items on me too. I will put the stuff tonuse and see how good it works. Thanks for watching appreciate it much😎

    • @ThePreparedNorseman
      @ThePreparedNorseman Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@scottysurvival gotta go out naked with only the tin :)

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 3 lety

      @@ThePreparedNorseman aww man I will have to think about that oneđŸ€”đŸ€ȘđŸ€Ș

  • @chrisrobison6469
    @chrisrobison6469 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    Super glue a small piece of mirror to the inside of the lid can then be used to signal or start a fire, it also saves space, never mind I wrote this before watching the video lol I see you used the tape

  • @cardiacbob
    @cardiacbob Pƙed 2 lety +7

    the rubber "ranger band" is also a fire starter/extender

  • @sbcinema
    @sbcinema Pƙed 2 lety

    Very Nice !

  • @karolynrice6267
    @karolynrice6267 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    That's clever storage if you never intend to use any of the cordage, thread, etc you wrapped around the lighter. If you needed the bank line you'd have to undo all the other just to get to it.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      It has crossed my mind. It's a work on progress. Thanks for watching

  • @keystonecop2005
    @keystonecop2005 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I find that any type of candles kept in a car will melt and make a heck of a mess. I also carry vaseline impregnated cotton balls in small plastic bags. They are great for starting fires, burn a long time as a light source, and are first aid for burns and chapped lips.

  • @BenBen20115
    @BenBen20115 Pƙed 2 lety

    This is really cool

  • @MaggieValera
    @MaggieValera Pƙed rokem

    I keep trick birthday candles in my tinderbox, the kind that relight when you blow them out. Great for starting a fire in windy conditions without wasting matches.

  • @HK-qj4im
    @HK-qj4im Pƙed 2 lety

    That would make a fantastic boy scout project

  • @davidsprenger7145
    @davidsprenger7145 Pƙed rokem

    If people had those when they went on their little hikes on Mount Whitney they probably wouldn't die up there Great suggestion by the way the Corporal says hello

  • @rubensintes1
    @rubensintes1 Pƙed 2 lety

    Great video but I give you some ideas...
    - Use trick b'day candles... Fit it in a plastic straw an close the ends melting the plastic with a lighter. You prevent to get it melted in your kit.
    - Cover the edge of the blade with some electrical tape. You avoid to cut yourself.
    Or even better, get a Victorinox Classic SD (or a Victorinox Swiss Card if you prefer) and you get blade, scissors, lime, screwdriver, tooth pick, tweezers...
    - Put the glow in the dark tape in one side of a plastic card and the mirror one in the other. You can use and old fidelity card or something like that. You put it against the lid and you can take it out to charge the light or make signals without get all the stuff out.
    -A little light would be more useful than the glow sticks.
    - The striker for the matches yo can fix it in the lead so you don't lost it or have it in the middle when taking out the stuff.
    - A little magnet will be very useful to magnetize the needle in case you use it as compass.
    - Some cotton waxed inside of a plastic straw sealed as the ones for the candle would be a great tinder

  • @fzzz383
    @fzzz383 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Fishermans friend Box in germany

  • @josevelez7539
    @josevelez7539 Pƙed 2 lety

    Very nice!

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you, and thank you for watching 😎👍💯

  • @kitty9392
    @kitty9392 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Very nice kit, especially like what you did with the lighter. You could maybe get a few skittles in there too.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank's. It was fun building. I will have to do a overnighter with it sometime. Skittles would be good a little extra sugar for fuel. Thanks for watchin, and commenting. See you in the next adventure.

    • @jejrstans
      @jejrstans Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@scottysurvival I loved that too. What size (thickness) bank line did you use? Is it #12? Thanks! Also, it may be a good thing to pre-thread the needle so it's not so stressful to do that while you're dealing with an emergency.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@jejrstans pre threading the needle is a great ideal. I can definitely see how it would be stressful in a survival situation not having it threaded. The bank line I'm not sure. I bought it at Walmart awhile back.🙂

    • @jejrstans
      @jejrstans Pƙed 2 lety

      @@scottysurvival Thanks! It was a worth a shot to ask. I'll see what I can find.

  • @ricosuave8123
    @ricosuave8123 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Because it’s super thin, I have used an old expired bank card/credit card and filed down the 4 corners so you have very sharp corners. Then, I took some strong duct tape, cut it to size and wrapped it around the expired bank card/credit card a few times to make it stronger to hold onto, for a better grip. As a bonus, you now have the duct tape when needed, not a lot, but maybe just enough. The duct tape can be used as a fire starter too.

  • @enochpowellslibrarian5595
    @enochpowellslibrarian5595 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    magic birthday candles are better than normal ones as they re-ignite themselves if they go out 👍

  • @oxxnarrdflame8865
    @oxxnarrdflame8865 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Nice kit. Add a small plastic bag to put all of the contents in when you use it as a signal mirror.

  • @simpletruth9977
    @simpletruth9977 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Put the reflective tape on a business card so u can have it out but keep your stuff in the tin. I also recommend adding a lubricated "water bladder " incase things go really bad and u realize u are truly screwed. 😉

  • @babarama283
    @babarama283 Pƙed 2 lety

    LOL I would use that tin to safely store the key to my fully stocked bunker!

  • @antoniom.andersen6704
    @antoniom.andersen6704 Pƙed rokem

    Nice little kit. Alcohol wipes would be a good idea too + some meds. On another note maybe not paint it green but rather a colour that's easy to see if you drop it 😁

  • @tankmathieu9058
    @tankmathieu9058 Pƙed 2 lety

    nice build. i gotta few groovy ideas

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thank you. What are your groovy ideals?

    • @tankmathieu9058
      @tankmathieu9058 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@scottysurvival give me a minute to iron out the wrinkles. You may be pleasantly surprised.

    • @tankmathieu9058
      @tankmathieu9058 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@scottysurvivala few modifications to your loadout, load the needle with your thread, glue the match striker to one of the bottom sides, 1 wrap of duct tape around the base of your matches, add a mini flint and striker

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@tankmathieu9058 👍 nice. I like the gluing the match striker. That is a great ideal and the others as well. Thank you for the tips💯😎👍

  • @Churnski
    @Churnski Pƙed 2 lety

    Great tin mate👍

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you. It was fun putting together.😎👍

  • @Blake-W8LB
    @Blake-W8LB Pƙed 2 lety

    A thrunite ti3 would be a great addition as well as some of those small cotton fire starters

  • @REexpert44
    @REexpert44 Pƙed rokem

    I personally would have sprayed it hi vis. Neon orange or green. Maybe be extra fancy and put some reflective tape on the back of it.

  • @wise11978
    @wise11978 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Hey cool video and I have 1 more ignition source you could put in the fresnel lens sleeve is a card sized char cloth put in wax paper. Char cloth and the lens work great together

  • @fredpatterson6545
    @fredpatterson6545 Pƙed 2 lety

    Awesome! But I suggest polishing the bottom of the tin for a reflective, and maybe wrapping some duct tape(fire starter, first aid, coverage repair) around the lighter as well.

  • @sifusasdo2314
    @sifusasdo2314 Pƙed 2 lety

    Cool Video 👍
    Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍
    U got a new subscriber...

  • @najroe
    @najroe Pƙed rokem

    put a piece of ziptie under bankline it will be a lineclip for the fishing line and sewing thread and make a "slot" for the needle.
    I would also replace the sewing thread with 10m of 0,15mm fireline or powerpro fishing line.
    putting a 25cm leader of 0.25mm fluorocarbon with a 20mm loop on end on all hooks, much simpler to use with injured or cold hands than tying a knot on the eye of a hook.
    also a small fishing fly (size 14-12) or two (hares ear nymph with cul du canard "hackle" and second one with gold bead head) that way you increase chances of catching fish even without bait (then you can use fish guts for bait)
    tape the hooks/flies with leaders to the sheet for the magnifying glass

  • @Richarddragon22
    @Richarddragon22 Pƙed rokem

    Your kit is spot on. Very complete. I have a fair amount of OCD. I say that to say this. The name of the mint company is Al-toid not All-toid.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks for your feedback. You got me rolling on the All-toid😆. Thanks for watching appreciate it💯👍

  • @lbsand976
    @lbsand976 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    i sold 'survival tins' back in the 80's. i had 2 models; a wilderness model with fire,water,shelter,signal,etc..and a suplimental urban model with a hundred dollar bill, a gram of cocaine, and a handcuff key. (the latter kits seem to sell out faster than i could make em)

  • @JimLander
    @JimLander Pƙed rokem

    OD is the color for every thing!

  • @darrellgoodman9585
    @darrellgoodman9585 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    A couple of FYIs one put the condom in a sock while filling it up it will support the weight more than straight latex or rubber condoms and put a Mylar survival blanket outside under the Ranger bands .

  • @toddhatch6826
    @toddhatch6826 Pƙed rokem

    thank you!! i would pass on the glow in the dark tape and glow sticks, and add a ferro rod. you could also drill a hole in the top, bottom, or side of tin to fill with cotton material and drop into fire to make char cloth for fire starting.

  • @ike8236
    @ike8236 Pƙed rokem +2

    The biggest tip I can offer for this is get a new tin, given it's for survival you want it visible. If you put that down you could easily lose it.
    Ps. It is the coolest colour though.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed rokem

      Hopefully if I do drop it it falls on the side with the orange tape so I will see it. OD green all the way. Thanks for watching.đŸ€—đŸ’Ż

  • @markellis6101
    @markellis6101 Pƙed 2 lety

    At first zI thought this was a joke. And in normal days to day and survival kit should IMHO consist of a a minimum of a small back pack/go bag. But the more I watched this the more I was sold. Back up, emergency during the most emergency situations, a small tin has the basics. It can even be stockpiled and given out as charity. Good job.

    • @scottysurvival
      @scottysurvival  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you. I just wanted to build my own Altoids survival tin. That's all I was just having some fun with it. I don't ever recommend just only having this as your kit though. I would never just carry this. But would be good to have as a last ditch backup though. I'm glad you got something out of this. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍💯🙂

  • @AuroranEagle
    @AuroranEagle Pƙed 2 lety

    Props for not getting relighting candles. It’s a gimmick, and if you’re wasting time trying to use a candle in the wind.. well there is a saying about the futility of that. Much better to be able to use the candle and save what you don’t use.

  • @demoman2798
    @demoman2798 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Also use the tin container from Seresto flea collars, theyre about 4x’s larger, works just as good, but more space for more stuff!

    • @Joshua.Carrasco
      @Joshua.Carrasco Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I bit pricey for a container, but great idea if you have one already!

    • @SoBayK80
      @SoBayK80 Pƙed rokem

      Seresto tin size large is about the size of 25 stacked CDs but does not have hinged lid.

  • @adityarizki6683
    @adityarizki6683 Pƙed 2 lety

    inspiring...👍

  • @mickieyslim4305
    @mickieyslim4305 Pƙed 2 lety

    Great video man

  • @yutubl
    @yutubl Pƙed rokem +2

    pasted tapes inside the tin: cook/heat water/meal inside the tin over fire requires removing of the pasted tapes. So why not paste the tapes on the mirrors cover?

  • @frankhernigle8102
    @frankhernigle8102 Pƙed rokem

    I would dump the thread and add some more bankline in its place. If you really are worried about sewing in a survival situation use either suture thread or bank line with a sail cloth.
    Also throw a crayon in there instead of one of the candles. They burn for I think 20 minutes? And you can use to leave notes

  • @waynebarczynski3310
    @waynebarczynski3310 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Probably one of the best Altoid kits I've seen!