Great video. When I first started hunting, a wise soon to be uncle in law told me to go get a vest and put everything in that vest so regardless of what jacket I grabbed in the morning I would have everything I needed. I got a light upland hunting vest and filled it with many of the items you mentioned. I do have a small first aid kit in a ziploc and in the back bird pocket I carry a pair of wool gloves, a fleece neck gator and a blaze beenie. I keep my hunting license in it too. I usually wear it under my hunting jacket.
@@paulyoung2891 That’s a cool uncle-in-law brother! People always get into trouble when then they don’t plan ahead! Cool you gleaned from his wisdom! Awesome comment!!!
Must congratulate you on producing a very informative, practical, video. Just a couple of very minor suggestions to improve your load out. 1. The oblong cup from the old US Artic canteen will fit well into one of your pockets. This will give you a metal boiling/cooking vessel that is with you all the time. You will also find that it will protect other items that you might want to carry. 2. Regarding your compass, a simple plastic bag, or some sort of pouch, will prevent scratches and "clouding" on your compass, and improve it's lifespan. 3. So glad to see someone advocating the carrying of a whistle. You might find that a ACR aviators survival whistle or the ACME "Tornado" whistle fit better into your smock, as they are flat whistles. Additionally, a second whistle, attached to the outside of your backback by a short lanyard, will come in handy, as a backup ,or if you fall and you injure your arms/hands and can't access your pockets. It is so refreshing to see good, practical advice being demonstrated. Happy Trails, have subscribed.
The climate here in Oz is a bit warmer so I keep pretty much all that type of stuff in my trousers (6 pockets including 2 larger cargo pockets). I may take my jacket off, but not my pants (usually).
British smocks and shirts will have a strip of fabric sewn in to the top two pockets allowing 3 attachment points each. You can do this to any jacket/shirt that has flap pockets by sewing a strip of de-cored paracord at the top of the pocket just under the flap. Tack sewing at 4 points. Then you can dummy cord your compass, flashlight, etc. Don't keep the compass in the same pocket as your knife or other magnetic items. I also used light mini plastic clips rather than knot in the cord so I can more easily remove them if need be.
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I bought one of the cheap digital thermometers, they use an AAA battery, cheap and great for checking water temperature. But the best thing is they have a laser that can be seen from miles away.
Very valid point! The videos focus was primarily on small tools and kit that’s carried in a smock. With these items as backup while you’re camping or carrying a backpack with a proper IFAK (individual first aid kit). Just recently I’ve incorporated a chest rig bag that carries just Emergency EDC for first aid or trauma situations.
The most important priority after immediate medical aid is maintenance of core body temperature and yet there are no shelter elements or did I miss that part?
I virtually hear NO ONE call what you are wearing a smock. If you Google it, what you are wearing is not a smock. Just call it a jacket with a bunch of pockets! Good video. Thanks.
