Budget Bushcraft & Survival Gear From Walmart 

U make so many great points Im ex mountain infantry ssg and I've had people make fun of me for using Walmart gear then we go hiking and I smoke them lol it's not the gear it's the man haha

Glad to see someone being realistic about gear and not having to break the bank. Great job.

I have had 5 of those lanterns for over 25 yrs. Just before we had the huge ice storm in Texas I got them out. Cleaned them up and replaced a couple of wicks. I bought fresh lantern oil. I used all of the lanterns during the 7 day power failure. It was such a comfort to have one in each room.

DAMN !!!! finally someone aint "trashing" Walmart 👍👍👍👍

THANKYOU THE EXCELLENT EFFORT TO PREPARE US ECONOMICALLY

Great video. You forgot to mention that the Stanley Cook Pot's lid also fits the field cup/mug. I don't buy the dehydrated foods, too expensive, but I do buy the chicken/tuna pouches and the Knorr sides to make my own meals. Thanks for sharing.

My kids like your Video. They now want to try to build their own bag. We appreciate your input. Budget Backpacking

I have 2 of the Stanley pots. Love them. One item Walmart carries is the pocket bellows. It is so compact but very helpful in starting a fire. Enjoyed your gear review!

the red cup is also awesome as a travel water bowl for Rover

I have several pieces shown in this video and use it with gear from 35+ years of camping in my younger years. Thanks for sharing..

I also have been using the various UCO products and Stanley Cook Kit for years now. great stuff and very durable!

another good item are "Dude Wipes" Find them in the toilet paper aisle. Designed for men, unscented. (Just regular wipes, though). Come in a pack or a box of individual packs, like Wet Ones. I have used these to wash with, or to travel. I keep some on me at all times in the little packs. Went into a Walmart bathroom and didn't realize no toilet paper. Used a couple of the packs that I kept in my edc pocket kit. These are amazing.

Couldn’t agree more with you on these items and values. Been using all of these items for years. Been a Scout leader for over 20 years and 99% of my gear comes from Walmart. Thought about making a similar video on this very subject. I still might for my viewers. Great job ! 👍🏻👍🏻

They had a great ozark trail stainless deep plates, cups, silverware sets that they clearanced a couple yrs ago. I got them at 2 bucks a set. I couldn't find them after a week or 2 was gonna throw a few kits together with them for gifts. I use them stakes with my dd tarps. That cup is great just mark with a dremel and it nests on the bottom of the stanley pot. Then I wrap it all in a reflectix coozy with a fish mouth spreader and some bandanas. Them wannabe moras in the fishing section are decent enough to through one in every vehicle, tackle box, pack, and for 2 bucks each hard to beat. That lil tarp has lived in my truck for years. It has come in handy at work, I think I gave 5 bucks for it. I've had them lanterns for 20+ yrs,they will wear out but when I used to buy em for 3-4 bucks it wasn't a big deal.

The things I bought in the camping section at Walmart seem to be of good value and quality!

I LOVE the 5x7 blue tarp. I've found I can add a 42 gallon contractor bag (Ground cloth) and an SOL 2 person Mylar E-blanket (Blanket) and even a bit of bankline for a complete shelter kit that all fits in the mesh tarp carry bag. It gives me something to sleep under, sleep on and sleep in and even cordage to set it up. 😉

Sometimes you can get the same gear cheaper in other departments. I o9nce bought a saw that was 5.00 cheaper in garden department.

I recommend the Petzl head lamp with the rechargeable batteries. Been loyal to Petzl for over fifty years. Ciao

I bought the lantern you showed and had a chance to field-test it yesterday. I have much more expensive lanterns as well, but functionally I can’t see any difference. It works great.

One thing no one mentions is with the double-walled container. Is if in an emergency you need to use it to boil water in you can make a hole in the outside layer and it will be fine to boil water in.

I have also used the hiking stick as tent, or tarp poles, they work well.

Always remember that the double wall bottles (vacuum sealed ). If you poke a hole through the first layer, you can use over a fire. Be sure you put a hole in the outside wall then its safe for fire use.

Love my little Stanley kit. You should check out the 3 pack of dry bags. Think they are only 9.97 and they are fantastic. I use the blue one to hold my cook kit. Great video!

I got a SOG Ninja backpack at Walmart about 7 years ago for $30. It’s still tough as nails. Used it dozens of times. Overstuffed it with heavy items and it’s still comfortable to wear.

My local Walmart is lucky 2 have half of that stuff

Good stuff. Don't forget 550 cord or bank line. Also Gorilla Tape, Bic lighters, fire starters including manufactured fatwood, Mountain House meals, and so much more. I would go with a regular tarp versus that 5x7 for the money but my local store has the thicker tarps with mylar side as well. So many options.

Some of their stuff is ok . Wish they carried a 32 oz single walled cup or bottle. Have the metal spork more for being able to sterilize it in the coals if needed. Have two of the lanterns. They’ve been through hurricanes and regular power outages. Spent the extra $ and get the red lamp oil. Good video. Have a good one

Thanks for filming

The water container with spout would be nice for my backyard camp. I wouldn't take it on deep woods trip (too heavy for me with my health issue). For deep woods trips I have a compact water filter pump. It's the Katadyn Vario. I also have a simple _Life Straw._

I can vouch for the Blue 7 gallon water container. Its a decent buy and very functional and durable if it aint out in the sun. I have a couple that I use for aquarium water storage for water changes and I have several that are filled with water for power outages and other emergency issues. The oil lamp is decent enough too but I prefer the all glass one that are usually sold in the candle area of the store. The double walled water containers are well worth the price. I very much prefer the standard tarps over the one in the video and they are cheap enough and light enough I have several.

I enjoyed this video and subscribed. I have a few of these items, and stopped in the WM on my way home from work. Not much in stock for whatever reason, but I snagged the last lantern, the match box, and some fuel. Thanks for the ideas.

Awesome video... a sensible approach to affordable camping / bushcraft. Recently I found a great folding saw at Harbor Freight. !5" overall with a blade length of 7", pretty light weight, locking blade, lanyard hole , and cuts on the pull stroke all for 7 dollars. Tarp prices are good as well. Just like Wal mart, Harbor Freight has some really good deals as well...worth a look, we need more videos like yours, Thanks.

I have a few packs myself. Got one about 20 years ago, another probably about 10 years ago and a couple in the past 3 years. My old one has quite a bit of weight by itself. Got it when packs that size were a bit heavy in our stores. has multiple pockets. I have one that actually a water bladder pack, but I use it as a real small back pack if I just want to take a few things to my camp in the backyard woods. I have a regular size pack, like the size for high school packs. It is camouflage. Has a few pockets on outside with a mesh bottle holder pocket on each side. I have a big camouflage pack for a bigger loadout to go dep in the woods for a night of more. has front pockets and a tall narrow pocket on each side and a pocket inside at the top and the separator pocket at bottom inside, plus a couple of small pockets on belt straps. I also have a nice camping fanny pack Main compartment with separator inside, 2 pockets on front, mesh bottle holder pocket on each side and a couple of small pockets on belt straps. Right now I'm going on trips. Just going to my camp in the backyard forest for now. For that I just use my regular size camouflage pack.

The Stanley Cook set is one of the best items 👌

I think 🤔 this was awesome 👌 Great info 👍 My wife works at Walmart and that's Where I buy most of my gear and sometimes thrift stores . Wherever I can find a good deal for backpacking 🎒 THANKS A VERY HELPFUL VIDEO...Now, it's time ⏲ to put on a sad face 😞 and talk to my wife about everything I wanna buy ? SOMETIMES A MAN'S GOTTA DO...WHAT A MAN'S GOTTA DO 🤷 see 👀 ya at Walmart.....A little this week and a little more next week ? REMEMBER..ALWAYS HAVE A BACKUP PLAN ?

My Stanley pot holds a can of fule and the pocket stove in a nice neat package. And slide the pot into the steel cup

We unfortunately don't have a Walmart here but i do have several outdoor and surplus stores. The mil-tec nesting cup is about the same price as the Walmart one and the Coghlans and UCO brand is available at the outdoor stores. For the caming gear the Decathlon stores are a good idea here.

It's the gear porn guys that are really doing the scoffing at stuff like this

One other Walmart item I use in all my packs is in the kitchen department . You can purchase a three or four pack of thin plastic cutting boards for a few bucks. Cut them to fit just like you did the foam pad. Slide it in place with the foam pad. Now you have a pack stiffener which also protects you from pointed or hard objects. Once in camp you have a cutting board for food prep.

As far as knives go, they sell a Camillius knife over by the hatchets and machetes for $10 that seems to be too good to be true, holds its edge well enough, throws a huge spark off a ferro rod, sheath leaves a little to be desired, but still. Also they have an $18 Ozark Trail copy of a Buck Reaper, that seems decent as well, the sheath for that is almost amazing lol.

Good and honest video. Congrats :D In MY opinion: - UCO container & matches: very good - Spork: I hate that lol. But UCO is a good brand - Foldable cup: I prefer aluminum so I can use it over the fire. - Plastic plate: Never used that one. I use the MSR one - Tent stakes: those small ones don't work well in the forest, make them yourself with a branch. - Stainless steel cup: I have the GSI one and it's Amazing! - Stanley pot: Never had one, but heard good things about it. I prefer a pot with a bail. Cups are useless. The split ring trick is GENIUS! Flask: LOL, always a fun item. Camilus "big bread knife": I prefer a Kukri style chopping knife. Tarp: 5x7 is small :( Coghlan's tissue: OK... Ozark trail water bottle: "Ozark Trail" is the home brand of Wlmrt nd it's cheap. Headlamp: Never found a tree with a USB plug to recharge devices. I prefer the PETZL ones you can use with either batteries or rechargeable batteries. Hiking pole: No opinion on that brand. The Lantern: They're fun to have! Get the smokeless oil. :) Backpack: Ozark? hmmmmm Insulation pad: always nice to have. You can also the flooring for kids' rooms. BIG water container: Good if you have a big group and/or long stay. Again, great job with the video!

All items are affordable for most people! Always a bonus

Great video and explanation on these items. I been meaning to grab a few items from Walmart and glad I came across your video. It would be awesome if you can make a video out in the wild using this equipment and testing it out. Keep the content coming. Subbed!!

I got almost all the u mentioned and I hike and camp all the time and all the stuff u talked about has done me good. We can't all afford the msr or ems gear. Good stuff 👍 and lol I did the same to my Stanley top

Some great gear. I know people often get put off the outdoors due to gear cost. They see RU-vidrs and reviewers with gear that costs a fortune and think that it's too expensive for them. Guys talking about knife super steels and how crap a often very decent knife is cause it's made from 420HC etc. I have the Gerber Strongarm and that thing has taken abuse that some of my higher end knives probably wouldn't survive. It's good to see gear that's decent and at good prices.

Walmarts can differ wildly. US ones have much more items than Canadian ones. UCO is a quality product no matter who sells it, so it is not really "budget" aka cheap department store brands. When you compare MSR stakes to yours, they may look the same but the quality if different. However, their $20 camo or black rain gear seems pretty decent and on par with what is passed off as ultralight hiking rain gear (compared to heavy duty but quality rain gear like Gore-tex).

I was wandering about lanterns and sleeping bags

I use the stainless steel cups. I have a smaller one and a _big_ one that was bought as a coffee press cup (stainless steel), but I only used the press a few times, then just used the cup as a _BIG_ cup. I also do have a camp pot (I think Titanium) which, like my small and _big_ cup have the handles that fold in against the wall of the cup/pot. I even use my camp pot at home to cook canned food and other foods in. I also cook on my camp butane stove in home. Sometimes I'll use my mini burner on butane canister instead. I do use power sometimes at home though. reheat cold food with microwave or electric oven for food cooked that way, but I rarely make food cooked in oven. Most my food at home is just prepped like sandwich, salad, etc or is cooked in a pot.

Like that plate & double wall bottle,, gonna chek em out on my nx trip2 wm.. i have been using a 9" aluminum pie pan for year's,,,, have no use 4 them domesticated kitchen plates that with the slightest tilt yer eating yer sunny side up eggs off the ground. 😝😝

I don't use them tent stakes these days... I make them with branches/sticks. So no stakes in my pack/pockets.

Nice. Heavy duty shower curtain for $4 is the equivalent as that little 5x7 tarp you showed.

I am curious. I have seen quite a number of get home bag, bugout bag, and truck bag videos, and I have never seen one item ......a frog gig! I just bought two for less than $10 off eBay, one to go in my truck bag and one in my get home bag. Everyone puts hook, line, sinker for fishing, but frogs are around everywhere, even in nearly dried up stream beds, so it seems very practical to me.

I have a lot of items from Walmart that I like.

Factual! Is that Wal-Mart Camping section of 5 Walmarts, we're bleak and not very well stocked. When asked about it , the don't give a shit attitude of one of their forced to hire employees was expressed that a certain class of people don't purchase a lot of outdoor gear. A lot of fishing gear mostly.

Very good video have much of the stuff most of my every day camping bush craft gear is from walmart and other discount stores Some good stuff at thrift stores Really like your channel thanks good stuff

Talk about the machete mine is the same one basically but mine has the camouflage handle I love mine I’ve had it for 10 years at least and I’ve never chipped the blade on it and I’ve done a lot of abuse with I mean a lot clear my shooting lanes I clear stuff for campfires I just do everything with it and it works great I would never switch it my wife had the Gerber one And I like the other one better than the Gerber one that’s just my opinion and I am looking into getting another one by two or three more to love them that much God bless you God bless your channel God bless the world

I use almost all the gear in my family kits lol great video man

Those are good water containers. Don't store them in your Attic, they will fall apart from the temperature fluctuations.

Thanks for sharing, I have used the Stanley pot for a couple years and really like it. Might have to check out some of the other items, never liked their knives much, some are really cheap quality. Stay safe

I have a flat thermal seat which has a strap attached with a carabiner on the end to I can hang it up or attach to outside of pack. I also have one of them thicker, round thermal seats with the little beads inside it. It also has the strap with carabiner for hanging it, etc. My regular size pack has a long narrow shape pad for kneeling on.

The oil lamps from my personal experience are a hit or miss. They are a Stansport item I have had one for over 30 years and not a problem I got a new one and the "catch" to rise the glass I had to JB-Weld it in place because it was so loose then I bought a tiny one and that one leaks around the bottom seam of the tank.

Good information!!

Good info, am a starter!!

8:40 My camp pot is not like that one... I think mine is a 1L. The pot has 2 handles that fold out together to be like one. The top is actually a pan. You could cook one egg in it and it is a bit deep dish so you might fit 2 small eggs in to fill to the top. it has a handle that fold in against the bottom of the pan. The downside of my pot is that it has a pouring spout so there's that small opening when the top is on.

GREAT VIDEO, GREAT JOB We're back GO BLUE

I use some of those myself, not bad at all for the money 👍 Great video, my friend 😊✌

I own more then half the stuff you showed , and I will back you up on your testimony 💯. You just have to know what your looking for. Another great item, is the solar collapsible lamps . They are great for tent ,table, truck, and hammock camping. They sit or hang .,,,,,great job with the video.

You guys are so lucky having a shop that sells stuff like the 24oz Stanley Cook set. Here in France, that costs us 44.57 euros ($50.45)

I got some soup bowls and plates from Target for only 50 cents an item and they are great for this kind of stuff.

Great video Wendell. I own many of those Walmart items myself.

Just discovered your channel. Love all the content. Thank you for what you do!!!

Great price on Sawyer water filters too.

Great video brother

I love my Stanley. My go to for a while now. The hurricane lamps are junk. Buy a Dietz and be done with it.

I have also used or still use several of these items, and your right not everything is good. Have you ever tried out that Bushnell headlamp? It has different light modes, red light, its rechargeable but can also run with AAA batteries. Different battery options for the same device is always a win in my book lol, and it was priced reasonably last I remember which is never bad haha.

Great video

When the apocalypse comes I'm just moving into Walmart.

I was given one of those Camillus carnivore knives and the blade snapped off about 4 inches above the handle. Just a word of warning.

Love these lanterns

Good stuff, ty

I have to respectfully disagree with you about the camilus, I have never used a worse machete. They are impossible to sharpen, they dont hold an edge, they are prone to breaking, and the handle is horrible because of the shock.

I like the way that you did this and I have a lot of it and use it but I was wondering why you did not mention the mess kit that Wal-Mart sells in stainless steel ( boy Scout style ) under 20 dollars and a few other things like the folding saw and the small hatchet or is it just not a lot of room either way nice job please keep up the good work realy love the flask and agree about the medicinal purpose only. Lol. It helps in coffee I use Bailey's Irish cream in mine need it extra light, coffee that is. Plus I have a few other things to ask relating to other matters on packing for fire kit containers and first aid maybe you ban give me some ideas.

There are a lot of Walmart haters out there. I say, thier loss. More for me. Lol.

Drill 2 little holes in the outer shell and could ya boil water in the oz trail water bottle or do it have insulation between ??

Usually, if it's good or bad, it's made in china high-end stores get their stuff from china also.

I won't do mix of blade and saw in one. I do enough batoning with my knives that saw teeth on the back spine would rip my mallets apart too fast. plus I have a nice light-weight folding saw that fits in my pockets. I use Silky folding saws. I started with cheaper makes from the stores here and Silky is _alot_ better. I have a 7" blade and 14" blade folding saw from Silky. They are awesome! I have 3 sizes of knives. My Morakniv Companion for small jobs. A Schrade SCHF37 (7" blade) for my belt to do bigger jobs and I have my Schrade SCHF45 (10" blade) for even bigger jobs. That one has a fair amount of weight to it too. It's my replacement of a hatchet/axe. I has a solid plastic sheath I'll put on a belt around my shoulder if I'm gonna carry it a ways in the woods. or I'll put it in the pack (handle down to avoid ripping a hole in bottom of pack).

Do you want 2 trekking poles?

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What part of Ohio? North central Ohio here

I live in the city. The Walmart near me is in the ghetto. Their camping selection is crap.

LETS GO BRANDON!!!!

Love your videos and your way of breaking things down. I however noticed that you pronounce Coghlans as Cooglans. I believe it’s pronounced Coglans. Not trying to be rude but I’ve noticed other people pronounce it like you on other videos. I did look up how to pronounce so that I’m not sticking my foot in my mouth. If you know for sure that you’re pronouncing right then please correct me. Anyway, keep putting out great videos, love them. 👍

I bought 2 of the hurricane lanterns and were junk. I threw them away and bought Dietz lanterns

Disagreement over the knife, that knife is a pos. Strongly agree with the Stanley cup set, I have the same kit with gas and stove inside every pack I own.

The thing is . that some of the thing walmart sales . bass pro has. That cost more

The outdoor brand tarp I use and it's good quality and it's only 8 dollars