Camping with £10 ‘Micro’ Survival Kit & Mylar Shelter 

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The ribbed "water carrier" and then that little pink "worm" thing in the fishing kit! Priceless! 🤣

I grew up in a family that camped at least 1x a year and sometimes 2x a year. My parents rented camping equipment from the local Army/Navy surplus store, we never owned our own camping gear. As a young adult, once I left home, I didn't camp much due to low finances and no gear, but by the time I was in my early 20's, I started improvising. My first tents were comprised of cotton clothesline and small mil plastic tarp. I'd string the clothesline between two trees, as high as I could reach, and drape my plastic tarp in a triangular shape, with the ground ends held down by rocks or pieces of wood. These tents kept me dry, if not warm, but they got me back into the woods again, which was all that mattered. In 1988, when I was 34 years old, I took a week's vacation from my job and went camping in Yellowstone National Park. A friend loaned me a 2-man pup tent, my first actual manufactured tent. He eventually gave me the tent, as I was at that point camping 2-3x a year and he wasn't camping at all. I used that tent for almost 30 years. But when age started catching up to me, using a pup tent became more than a bit unfeasible, as did sleeping at ground level, regardless of any kind of mattress beneath me. Long story shortened just a bit, I am now 70 years old and while I don't camp several times a year anymore, I still do camp and have some pretty nice gear to ensure it's a comfortable experience for me. I subscribe to a number of camping channels, ranging from bare bones minimum bush craft to high end "glamping". I don't have the $$ for the high end "glamping" (although I wouldn't mind trying), what's most important to me is to just get "out there" into nature. Love your channel.

Multi-day kit sounds fun and interesting.

You don't need tie/peg out points on those Mylar shelter tents. Cut two long straight sticks and place one each side along the edges inside the tent. Then, peg down each end of the sticks, keeping the " Floor" of the tent stretched taught. 👍

Having a candle in a survival kit is an old school rule. I'm referring to those recommendations for making a homemade survival kit dating back to the 1950's.

I have used one of those survival tents in the past, I was camping out in the snow and I put one of those up inside my tent, it definitely made life more comfortable in the colder weather.

Testing kits is a great idea, and you do an awesome job. Thank you

I haven’t seen a video I didn’t like from you or your dad. Keep them coming. I love them all. So informative and entertaining!

In the States those striped bandages are called "butterfly stitches", also the bandage should be flammable and can be used as a fire extender like the candle or duck tape. Just use 1 strand out of the 7 in the paracord to make the whistle/ferro rod or torch/flashlight neck cord. Less chance of choking or strangling if caught on something, also conserves on cordage. It seems it would be good to open up the tent and reinforce the the connection points with duck tape (allong the ridgeline and 4 bottom corners), maybe split it, and use it as a tarp. Just some thoughts or ideas. Great video, keep it up.

Its only been since watching your reviews of the budget survival gear I've considered getting some myself. Another great video 💯

Just two things that came to mind while watching: The sewing kit is possibly a better way to seal a (bigger) wound. The small tin with the fishing kit, could be used to hold bait. The local grubs, insects, seeds etc. the fish are used to.

All those items in that small tin, that’s awesome 🤙💯

The torch you were so impressed with is called a keychain light, they first came out with the about 25 years ago. It's pretty handy, innit? You might want to try putting it in that plastic bag along with that signal mirror to act as a reflector. And I really agree with you, that whole survival tin is a sweet piece of kit. Thanks for the video!

Tip: twist the middle of the surgical tape so that it sticks to the skin either side of the wound. Makes it a lot easier to remove when the time comes without it opening the wound.

The candle is something I've kept in all my camping/survival kits for ages. Every year our church does a candlelight service for Christmas Eve and leftover candles are collected at the end of the night, but the church can't reuse them for the service the next year, but they normally get used for other random things. I asked if I could take some and they gave me a box of about 200 partially used ones. Not only am I reducing waste, but pre-used candles are easier to light in an emergency situation

Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! I went to the amazon link and it said the mini survival kit could not delivered to my area. 😢 Enjoyed the video as usual. Thanks for all U do! God Bless!

Just started watching your videos a few days ago, really enjoying them! I'm, by no means, any sort of survivalist. Recently I took my 10 year old son tent camping at a local state park for the first time. It was only for one night because I wasn't sure if he would like it. He's not used to the nighttime woods sounds. Sleeping was a bit rough but the rest of our trip fun. I would like to teach my son (and myself) some simple survival skills. I think that small survival kit is a great place to start.

I found that a very cheap, and easy to get, is a pencil sharpener, that you just stick a stick into it, and twist, like your sharpening a pencil, it makes perfect dry wood curls, to be used as a fire starter, you can make a massive pile of shredded wood, in just seconds, its great to have, where everything is water soaked wood and tender, this is a cheap readily available item, that should be part of EVERY bug-out bag.

He's very positive, makes you happy too

While it’s not going to beat a head torch, the great thing about the little light is you can hold it between your teeth and use both hands - no fun doing first aid on yourself whilst having to also hold a torch, same for putting up the shelter

Good video. I have a few 3x3 meter UL tarps that pack down to the same size as that emergency tent. They weigh in at around 300g and are way, way more practical than those mylar "tents".

The best survival kit is the one you make yourself .

ive used a pound shop version of that shelter loads of times, i just tape one end shut . enjoyed the video 👍🏕

Fishing line also comes in handy if you have a deep gash and you can stitch it 👍

cant wait to complete my level 3 in bushcraft and one day hopefully meet you

Thank you for showing us everything in that survival kit. This is very good information. It does bring back a memory for me. We had a hurricane in my area in the US with power out for 5 days. One of the local churches was giving out MREs. We brought a few of them home and tried to use them. They were just one meal kits and, having seen all these videos about camping and MREs, we were excited to try them. There are no words to express how horrible those things tasted. My hat is off to you for being brave enough to keep consuming MREs. Again, thank you for what you do.

As usual, great video!❤

Thanks for this informative and entertaining video, Mike. I'm looking forward to watch the new building video with your dad, it's always great fun to watch you together. Greetings from Germany.

I like Folgers instant and come in packets. The stuff in MRE's is called coffee but that's up for debate.

Another great episode in the series Mike. At the fear of repeating myself, I am loving this particular series. That said, the promise of another build video (which is what originally got me hooked to the channel), is something I'm looking forward to. Shame about the draw at weekend, deserved more, bring on Twente tomorrow night...

This is the best kit (two kits) so far. I would press the limits of the tube tent by trimming and cleaning so light saplings to spread the base out a bit.

Good video as usual 😊 thank you for sharing your experiences.

Great series Mike! I’m really enjoying it.

Another great video Mike I really appreciate these survival kit video please keep them coming thanks

best yet Mike well done tiny survival kit and tent

20 year's ago i published a pdf survival manual , in it i had a section on emergency winter heating that included a foil tent that should be used on your bed in the bedroom by fixing a rope between 2 walls to hang it from over the bed so when you get inside with your duvet the foil would keep off the frost and reflect the heat to keep you warm . See too many vids on here where idiots go out of their way to trash them and declare " they are rubbish " . At last an actual common sense orientated review of one . Personally i see them as an underrated essential in any home or vehicle , as you can even rip one along the seam and open it out like a sheet so some can be pushed out a car window a little and the window closed up to hold it leaving the side hanging lower than the glass - pull it across the roof and do the same at the other window to form a insulated heat reflecting barrier between you and the freezing window glass if your stuck in a snow storm . Could use a couple of the blankets if you don't carry the tent version - my vehicle first aid set has 6 of the blankets in just incase i come across an accident with a few people stuck out in the weather . But my carry bag has a foil tent in it as well as 2 blankets as they are so light , though my tent is flat packed so it sits up the side of the bag taking up no room either .

I bought a sixpack of those mylar tents from wish. Flexsealed one to a flannel sheet, worked a few times, was a little heavy but was definitely stronger. Usually have 2 mylar blankets or sleeping bags in a FAK as a shock cover. Trying to stick a mylar sheet to a tarp to make a modern cowboy bedroll. Great vid! Thanks!

I bought the little folding stove. Absolutely love it ❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you! just got 2 neck knives and will re-tie to follow your model for begin adjustable.

Been really enjoying this series. Great work Mike! 🍻

Another great video with some excellent tips. Thanks again Mike.

You're doing the overnighter with the kit in the tin the right way, bringing your regular gear and using the tin as a supplement.

Super awesome episode Mike, cheers from California brother 🍻👊🏼😎🤙🏼

there are mylar survival tents that are considerably sturdier, nearly as light and almost the same packed size form factor. still not expensive too.

Ty so much for testing this kit Sir TA :)

This is a great series of videos, some of your best. Thanks.

Yay, a build is coming!!! The condensation is reason enough to cut it into a tarp. Retain the reflective quality while getting ventilation.

Nice review of the KIT. At the end, like to hear your favorite bits, from each and the OVERALL favorite kit.

Great video, its been a really good series 😊 I think the survival tin is one of the best ones, the survival tent may have been better but seems a reasonable size for an emergency situation 😊

Candle can be used to waterproof clothes and shoes ,great kit

I'm coming to the UK in two weeks I would love to go comping with you please 😊

those tents are handy for sliding over a hammok in the winter keep it up one end and slide it over the hammok and underblanket keeps the wind out of the top

great see you back out on camp good vlog cool kit and sleep tent thanks lee

Our Forest Friends SABAE ( HAIRY MAN, KEEPER OF THE FORESTS, BIG FOOT, SASQUATCH ) need/enjoy the Honeysuckle Bush .. One of the few things they ask for, require... So here in USA, we tend to leave it for our Friends in the Forest.. Great video. Ill watch the one from last week you mentioned about Fire Department. It happens to the Best of us my friend. Stay Safe Stay Healthy Positive and Blessed. Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong

Steri strips are "Butterfly Stitches" in the US!

I'm absolutely enjoying these! Better your money spent on these than mine! Lol! This way i see what's in them and just how quality the components are. BTW i am thoroughly enjoying my hatchet from...it is brilliant!

Another great video Mike!

I really enjoy this show, thanks.

Best video to date, love these reviews

I noticed your camera lens seemed better this time. Then you said you were using a new one. I like it.

Nice video mate, thank you, like the "survival" type vids, but also like your other vids, cheers

There are probably videos of this so commenters don’t come at me. I would like to see a video where you survive a day (or three) without anything. Like if a person went on a walk and kinda got lost. I’ve seen where people who are “survival people” that carry things with them. I want to see the person who has never been in the woods and now they need to survive.

Loving this mike, great way to show the survival kit in action, also love the US ration pack. Keep em' coming please mate love it. 👍

Good stuff M8 cheap and cheerful 😊😊

great video as always, nice tip about the fake rubber lures sticking. i will check my maggot and caster ones lol. also will look into where to gt that whistle fire lighter as impressive and good size/shape for baky tin

Thank you for your warnings! I have a dog, so I can quickly reduce the volume. If you could maybe wait a second or two longer, that would be perfect ;) But also so great that you think of the animals!

Been watching your videos for a long time now but I'm not really one to leave comments on videos. I do have to say that I really enjoy this series, but I honestly enjoy your other videos as well (the Fire Brigade was particularly interesting to me).

Polymath products also sell on eBay and some items they sell on Ebay are not listed on amazon.

Another excellent video Mike, looking forward to you producing a TA outdoors survival kit with all the best bits, perhaps even your own MREs

I went to the woods once...well actually I just walked thru my sisters backyard but it had trees and she hadn't cut the grass in awhile so..yeah. (cue Reba McEntire:" 🎵I'm a Survivor!🎶)

May I suggest something that I’ve done to my own kit to make it a bit more sturdy and reliable. Where the edges of the tent are. I’ve added a strip of duct tape to the edge of the tent folded in half with half inside and half outside. Prevents from tearing easily. Also using a small button on the inside, gathering the material around it and tying a length of #12 bank-line around it gives you a tie line to help steady it in a wind.

well done

You should make a video about what you would include if you were to make your own survival kit in this style

Ehlow!! Great little kits! Nice to see everyone well!! My best to all! Cheers!✌️😎👍🙏🕊️🕯️🎃

Great vid! Looking forward the fishing vid and all the upcoming vids. Thanks Mike!

The polymath mini survival kit has the mini led torch and has a sliding on off switch on it as well as the push button switch, these are based on the USA made Photon 1 and Photon 2 and Photon Freedom range of micro led torches. They are available in multiple led colours including ultra violet/scorpion finder. They used to come with a clock lanyard mount as well as a magnetic crocodile clip mount that can be attached to a baseball hat, but I think they stopped manufacturing the magnetic crocodile clip mount attachment as it is no longer on their website. The other items polymath products make are also very good quality for the prices and I have bought several of their products over the last few years.

Great video dude.

Good test 👍

Looks a great survival kit and enjoyed watching can't wait for the next one

Deep Woods Off, it is my go too. As for a fishing kit in a survival kit. Not very useful where where I live. Plus if I am going to hike near some place to fish. I will have a real fishing outfit ;) I have one of those tents, its good too see it set up. The one I bought, not only has grommets at the four corners, but it comes with tent stakes, and paracord. Okay, if you must carry a fishing kit, you might look into 15 pound test braided line. Its very thin. Also if your going to do a fishing set up. Tie the line to a willow branch, that bends.

I'm not sure if it's something you would do. But! A run down of clothing. Jackets, anoraks, trousers, boots etc. Different price ranges. What you use. Different climates. Other than that love the channel.

Excellent video.Would like to see you catch some fish with the kit.THANKS

Another great survival video great job on the episode.

Awesome video,thank you for great info.

Another way to ensure a fire doesn’t ignite further from under the bush box is to wet the soil underneath. You could urinate on it.

Always take a Toppitz freezing bag if you can, they are much stronger and resuable. Instead of a condome.

My go to MREs are Real Turmat, Blåband, Food Force, 24h meals, LyoFood, I like all of them, I just try difference ones because not one make the same one basically so and it's fun to try.

A good basic kit, please keep up these great video’s

I'm with you about having more sewing needles should be a must also large eye needles

The charred wick will also now take a spark. I carry lamp wicks for this reason.

Cheers mate

Great value and interesting video, cheers Mike 💪🎣

A candle can be used for heat if you have a blanket to drape over your head and body

Great video bud

Great video..

Id be putting that little torch on my key ring straight away!

Great video as always, would love to actually see you catch a fish 😁

Alright feller love the videos reminds me of my ta cadet day am I right in saying those water tablets come in wax foil back if so you could cut them into strips and use the foil bits on the torch to start a fire also if you tear a corner of the water providing it got foil inside could turn into a torch head cheers John

Lovely stuff, Michael