Cody Lundin Survival Kit from the Book 98.6 Degrees! 

Came back to look at this one. I'm big fan of Lundin's 98.6 and his other book When All Hell Breaks Loose. Really nice job re-creating the kit. It's true to the book. I found once you start building these kits you start building more- mostly for fun than anything else. Before you know it you come down with the disease known as SKS (Survival Kit Syndrome).

You are becoming one of the best informative survival channels on YT. I love your no nonsensel down to earth attitude on the subject.

A pill bottle is excellent for cotton balls and also to keep matches in . I would like to see you do a scrounge together kit from household items

Instead of thin mylar as a second blanket for warmth carry a Hooters girl.

Add a syringe to suck up water from crevices using the tubing (I use fish tank plastic tubing) and sponges to soak up water or dew (in many areas dew will condense on metal) then squeeze into cup etc then filter after. I also would add a very fine mesh bag and a millbank bag for filtering water. I enjoyed Cody's work enormously

A couple more thoughts - nobody says this is the "only" kit. Take it as advice and make it your own. I use different shelter and fire items, different water bottle, etc. But I have the "Lundin" list in my spreadsheet of gear loadouts. I take more for a planned overnight than this, and less than this for a day hike. I think it's a good post, a good visual presentation and a worthwhile topic. Too many posts on bushcraft have commenters who are trying to "one-up" the poster. Why? If you think your ideas are better, get a channel and a camera and show us the way! I'll be happy to view, like and subscribe.

Cody always forgets to pack boots or shoes.

I know, there's alot of people out there saying... I DON'T NEED ALL THAT CRAP ? My best friend asked me ,When we was raccoon hunting one night..Did u bring a coat ? No , It's 70 degrees.....He said , Remember this, If you have a coat and if it gets to hot..you can take it off and if you don't have one , When the weather changes you can freeze ? And, it's a good thing he brought extra jacket in his truck . Cause, It got down to 33 degrees that night and 2 miles from the truck 🚚 ? HE TAUGHT ME ALL SITUATIONS CAN CHANGE, LIKE THE WEATHER AND ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO BE PREPARED ? As like this guy's videos..It helps to always be prepared for changes like the weather. AND, IF SOMEONE TELLS YOU DIFFERENTLY ? Don't listen to that jackass genius ? BE SAFE AND BE PREPARED and , like the weather...Some situations are apt to change ? THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS, They were very helpful 👍 putting my survival gear together..WHAT WE LEARN IS WHAT WE KNOW ? My best friend died with cancer...but , I will forever remember his wisdom and cherish this jacket he gave me..THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEOS.

Good to see the differences and similarities between other survivalists. Would love to see you do one on Mors approach. Keep up the good work!

He was on to something.. but he didn't mention how to Carry all that stuff... Lol JK. Kudos.

After over 50 years of carrying bandanas I'm switching over to flour sack cloth. 100% cotton, softer, thicker, & larger than bandanas . Some Rit dye or walnut hulls for color. Tie dyed for hippie camouflage.

First ... Thank you for your service... Have you considered doing a Les Stroud survival kit based on his book Survive!... It would be interesting to see and hear your prospective on his kit

Also instead of photo film, you can use ping pong balls, they are made of the same flamable material, celluloid. Beware that for the last five years or so they have been gradualy changing from celluloid to plastic, so test it!

Kit looks good.. But at the beginning of the video you referred to the 4th point of contact. Ummmm... sorry Dude, but that is your '5th Point of Contact'. I'll get some shit on here about that, but it's an Army thing. 5th point of contact is your ass. The only thing that can hang on to thin air when the other 4 can't. SSG Cole, US Army Retired. (2011).

I find it a bit odd he doesn't include a metal cup or billycan in his kit.

Good one Andrew. Switch the plastic bottles for stainless steel and it's good to go for me. Good work! Respect.

For chocolate do as the military did in WWII, M&Ms. Melt in you mouth, not in you hands is more than just an advertising line. The War Production Board prohibited Mars Candy from selling M&Ms to the civilian public, Mars could only sell to the government as rations for GIs. M&Ms were a preferable alternative to tropical chocolate. Tropical chocolate has additions like oat flour to raise it's melting point which also adversely affected it's flavor. They came in a tube to prevent crushing them and that tube container is out again for their M&M minis.

Thanks for another fine video Andrew. At the 9:13 mark, I'm not sure you are wearing the contractor cleanup or drum liner bag the way that Cody Lundin suggests. You don't look ridiculous enough. LOL. For those who have not read the 98.6 Degrees book, Cody suggests putting the face hole under one corner to keep the rain and wind off the head and neck, and leaves the other corner to go over any small daypack one might be carrying. As he states one might look like a giant Hershey's kiss, but it will be dryer than simply cutting a hole in the middle of the bottom of a bag.

You are one of the only people to do a video like this. Keep it up

Just another FYI. That record is one that happened many years ago and they were using "Glass" not plastic or steel. Glass is the best you can get. Also the 3"x5" is much better to use then the smaller mirrors of around 2"x3". When in doubt always go to glass and make sure you buy the case too. This keeps the glass safely packed away. When the "Emergency" starts put the mirror around your neck this way it is always with you.

"Uh Honey, why is there a condom in your survival kit?"

Good Video. I do own both of his books. They're good books. The only thing I'd mention is he always always seems to wear a shemagh around his waist and he often uses that as a bundle pack or haversack or for gathering food or firewood or for cover.

I really loved that book! Cody is the real deal, and any kit based on his teachings will be very useful. Good video!

Adding a small zip tie around the button of the bic lighter prevents your lighter from losing its fuel and can be removed and replaced once zipped, clipping the extra length makes it a little sharp though can be filed to prevent cuts. Plus the adhesive sticker is also flammable, once you have a empty lighter if the wheel is removed slowly the springs can be made into a snare & fishing hook and the childproof metal can be removed and can also be made into a fishing hook.

Myself I perfer your military 10c' better for a suvival kit....it is easy basics that you can build out as far as you need or want to and covers most of cody's stuff, I see were he is going but unlce sam and the captain america teams got it covered...you guys are professionals! Love you took the time to make this video so i will give it a like☺

Instead of a film canister how about a prescription medication container you get from your drug store ?

Well layed out Andrew. Showing different kits is very interesting. Perhaps More and Survivorman's kits in the future. Nate

Incorrect:50% of the body's heat is not lost through the head. A study from 2016 debunked this. The real number is closer to 7% as its calculated based on surface area.

Great review! I enjoyed that book, I should read it again. I wonder if Cody would do an addendum or update? Can you do a Mors bushpot kit video? Thanks!

Greetings from Alabama! This was a good quick presentation. However, it would be better if links to each item were included. You are an experienced soldier and weight is very important when you have to hump it. What does the total kit weigh? How would you pack it? Have you used the items in the field - what do you think? Cranking out videos is OK, but capitalize on your priceless experience. Rangers lead the way! Keep growing and carve out your niche. Best wishes…

Tons of information with well thought out modern alternatives to some of the old and now rare items.

Take all of this with a grain of salt: My opinion is probably just biased from long-distance hiking, but there's quite a bit of extra weight in this kit, and the rule is - every ounce weighs a pound after 10 miles. Granted, that's a rule I just made up, but it sounds pretty good, doesn't it? 1. I have those same storm matches, but since they're just going in another container with a bunch of other stuff, they (and striking surface) are in a little ziplock baggy, without the thick plastic container. 2. Obviously there's no reason to carry metal tins around with you, unless they can double as something you actually need. They also tend to rattle when not filled to the brim. Again, ziplock bags are light, flat, and come in many sizes. 3. There's really no reason to carry dry-cell batteries around anymore, and it seems unwise to be reliant on them in a survival situation. Cody is obviously old-school, but who doesn't have a solar charger or a hand crank generator (or both) these days? 4. There's a mirror in the compass, but even if you still insist on carrying a separate signal mirror, it doesn't need to be that big, nor does it need its own leather wallet. Wrap a small mirror in that bandana and be done with it. Aside from the weight, I question carrying a plastic bottle instead of a titanium one (the one time it makes sense to go for a heavier version of an item.) Can you boil water in a plastic bottle? Absolutely. Is it going to release a whole bunch of nasty shit into your water? Absolutely. I also wonder how long that aluminum foil will last on an open fire. Foil tends to get brittle after a few temperature cycles. And this is trivial, but yellow shrink tubing seems like a better solution than a lot of that yellow tape. Cleaner looking, but also doesn't leave sticky residue. Finally, about all that tape... I've been out a lot. For long periods of time. Probably not nearly as long as Cody has, but definitely long enough to run through most of the items in this kit. The one thing I've never needed, was duct tape. Idk what all you edc/survival guys are doing with it outside of building duct tape statues of MacGyver, but I seem to be able to get along fine without it. I do carry small amounts of it, and I've never used them. Zipties, on the hand, are gold. And then there's all those fire starters. Your average youtube survival kit contains 1-2 days worth of water purification, 1-2 weeks worth of tape, and a 1-2 years worth of hardcore wet conditions fire starters, in addition to the lighter. The rest of the kit seems solid. Sorry this ran so long.

I really appreciate how you took pains to keep it consistent with his kit as intended, down to the maglite. And likewise appreciate the occasional low-key, "Technology has moved on," line. Bravo, sir.

There is nothing better than an almost melted Snickers bar!!

Great review! Mine is very close to this backpack style kit. I do like the surveyors yellow tape. Definitely adding that to mine! Thanks

You Bic lighter works fine in Still air! But try it in wind, Its useless! I threw mine away and bought jet lighters. Which work in 30 mph winds And still air.

how heavy is that bug out bag?

Wait no Indiana Jones hat

Thoughts on hollow fiber membrane water filters

I'm a big fan of Cody's book, he explains thermoregulation and how it could be the difference between life and death in a very easy to understand manner.

It's hard to argue against anything that Cody recommends. I've certainly taken his recommendations to heart with a few tweaks and more than a few Gucci upgrades but in principle, still the same.

Great stuff. I carry about the same. The tube idea is new to me, the large signal mirror, and a few other little things. Where I would make a change is in the ziplocks...why not get a couple of quality nylon drybags? Ziplocks are ok to get started on a budget, but they are too delicate. I already have a couple of dry bags in my kit to organize anyway, med kit and fire kit are in small Sea-to-Summit dry bags, they are excellent and weigh as little as a Ziplock. And I always carry two tarps 6x8 cheap poly tarp and a 5x7 polyester. But the big question I have is....why not a steel container? I don't use a steel water bottle but I always have at least one steel cup and lid, 24oz. My theory on carrying water is, yes my plastic containers will wear out, but there is no where on Earth you can't find them. From deserted islands to the highest of mountain tops. But some kind of steel is a good idea imo.

Gear isn't that important as knowledge and then water and food is!! We, the modern people of our era, tend to overlook the important part and the proper way of living, having replaced all that with materials of our overconsuming modern world! Stop buying knives and useless gear, start reading books more and pay attention to the water, food and medicine supplies (I'd say herbs and nature is better than drugs from the pharmacy). That's what we all should talk about and not always, gear and gear and gear...If you want to survive the Apocalypse, that's already here, then get uncomfortable. Leave your couch behind, and start walking and reading books MORE.

Why We Love Cody ❣️ The Unaired Scenario (Disclaimer: Not exactly verbatim) Joe: "Hold up Cody!" Cody: "What is it Joe!" Joe: "Well first off Cody, you aren't wearing any shoes! But anyways. Do you see those two trees up ahead?" Cody: "Which two? There's a bunch Joe." Joe: "You don't see that!?" Cody: "What?" Joe: "Look about 40 meters in between those two trees on the ground!" Cody: "Oh that." Joe: "You see it Now.. Right!?" Cody: "Well.. if it's the same thing I'm seeing.. it looks like a pile of dirt Joe." Joe: "Cody! That's an Ant Pile." Cody: "Okay?.. What about it?" (Joe now explains to the cameraman) Joe: "When I was in Special Forces you are taught to always keep your head on a swivel. If you come across an Ant Pile of that magnitude in size, you Do NOT turn your back on it. And in Special Forces training, when you come across something that Lethal, you do Not approach it.. at all. PERIOD! In Special Forces, you are taught that an Ant Pile just doesn't have Not One or Two Ants ready to Ambush you, there are literally a lot. And in Special Forces, when just One Ant picks up on your scent, it lets all the other Ants know that you are around. And in Special Forces, you are taught that when those Ants realize that you are around, even if it's 40 meters away, you are Now compromised. There is No Way that I am going to allow my partner nor myself to face the danger of a massive horde of Ants to Ambush me or my shoeless partner. PERIOD!" Joe: "What about it!? Cody, you are out here with No shoes on and an Ant Pile that big is literally 40 meters away. I am Not turning my back on that Ant Pile!" Cody: "Joe, let's just keep going and just walk around the Ant Pile and find a place to build a shelter and make a fire and try to find some water and food." Joe: "Are you kidding me Cody!? No! I'm going to low crawl off to the left and flank them and Utterly Destroy that threat!" Cody: "Do what?" (Again, Joe talks to the cameraman) Joe: "You see, that's what I'm talking about. Cody doesn't understand that I am Special Forces with skills that HE doesn't have. And Cody is out here with No shoes on with a freaking Ant Pile right in the path of our mission target. If I allow my partner to get near that Ant Pile, it's game over. PERIOD!" Cody: "Joe, I've dealt with many Ant Piles over the years. Beginning when I was a child. If you don't bother them, they won't bother you." (Again Joe talks to the cameraman) Joe: "In Special Forces training, you are shown a Documentary on how dangerous Ants can be. It's called.. Attack Of The Killer Ants. Ants are nothing to take lightly. I've seen the destruction of what Ants can do." Joe: "Cody! If you aren't going to help me get rid of this threat, just move back about 80 meters or so. I'll handle this." Cody: "Okay Joe. Well, when you feel that your life isn't in any more danger, I'll be in the shelter I'll build sitting next to the fire I rubbed two sticks together and you can rehydrate and fill up on some calories from the food and water that I gathered for you.. I mean us." (Joe finally arrives at the shelter) Joe: "I had to call in an airstrike." Cody: "Why?" Joe: "There were just too many Ants to flank." Cody: 🤔 Joe: "If only I had a magnifying 🔍 glass..." Cody: "It was just an Ant Pile Joe." Joe: "Exactly Cody! ... Was.. an Ant Pile 🐜🐜🦗🦗🐜🦗...." Should of changed the show's name to Duel Survivor Season 3

Do you agree with his philosophy? he also says Ephedrine for energy.

Nice vid. I subbed.

Cody and Dave, it’s so absurd what they did on TV back then but I have the most respect for both of them.

Late to the party, but I do like your take on Lundin's kit. I have about 8' of aquarium tubing for desert potholes/fire 'bellows'/siphon hose which is readily available and virtually weightless.

Magnesium and magnesium alloy can only reach 3100c as far as I'm aware 👍🇦🇺

Thanks for the video. Just leaving a comment. ;-)

Tincture of iodine being obsolete is a dumb thing to say. Melted chocolate stays in it's plastic wrapper just like solid chocolate...

Nice vid. Watched it when it came out and just watched it again. Interesting to see what other guys do. I bought and read both of his books. I liked his vids with Dave C even though Cody made him look back. Bush hippie! I still don’t get that barefoot deal. Shoes or boots 👍.

Excellent video. I have more or less the same things, I live in Florida. Heat and Humidity can be a real problem for some.

50% of body heat is not lost through the head. The same amount of heat is lost through the head that is lost through any, exposed part of your body... Cody doesn't wear shoes...nuff said.

Great video, but we really need to stop perpetuating the myth of losing so much heat through the head.

I remember I ruined my nalgene bottle by wrapping some cheap duck tape around.. had to scrub with soda after..

He also recommends an extra layer like a wool sweater and wool socks

Excellent idea of showing other survival kits! Really enjoy these vids!

Like you knife mod with lighter and whistle plus light pack. Really handy.

Excellent video!!!

Also you can use the tinfoil in conjunction with the bandana and make char cloth...and to construct a hat to keep the space lizard people out of your brain

People keep citing how much body heat is lost through the head. I don't think any of those statistics is accurate.

i have iodine tablet that expired. That liquid iodine you have does it have an expiration date also? Or they are good as long as you have them?

did not remb.the rock in list? looks like it take a lot space..

A pill bottle is excellent for cotton balls and also to keep matches in . I would like to see you do a scrounge together kit from household items

Outstanding upload ❗👍✌ 💯 🇺🇸

Great how you motor through the content. Thanks !

All that’s missing is a solar-powered generator and a portable a/c.

That's Great, enjoyed the video. Learned a lot.

Nice ń short video!!! ( what we all need )

Body heat is lost through any exposed skin.

It looks like all that could fit in a Helicon butt pack

The film canisters, unlike the tin, are/were waterproof. But indeed, they're harder to find them the days. That said, it still make sense to carry your fire starting materials in a waterproof container I think 😉

Great, rich setup, but I would really replace maglite (very heavy, very inefficient) with two torches that will be both lighter, brighter, (if necessary) and work much longer, for example Skilhunt m200 and either Sofirn SP10 Pro with 14500 battery or even two Sofirn C01S BLF mini with eneloop AAA batteries. There's much more choices though. Longer work time, special modes (eg SOS, strobe) which can help in signalling, special low-energy moonlinght modes (allowing them to stay on for weeks), li-ion batteries allow for emergency fire starting with any bit of thin wire, and flexible construction means also standard batteries can be used. Thanks again, good kit.

Hey Ranger. I have appreciated Cody's work for years, and just now gettin'round to appreciating yours. Nice that you appreciate his advice too. My personal addition to this standard equipment is that, while I always carry some kind of "ziplock" bags, I add some desiccant packet(s) to the bag(s). They're free, small, and lightweight, because you can collect them from packaging of ... shoes, appliances, other electronics,etc. - *Just don't eat 'em* ... it's written on the packets. 😂 If you're lucky enough to find merely "damp" tinder in a very wet environment, then you can dry it out while your wet butt sets up a shelter for yourself and a successful fire. Doesn't matter if you're in the depths of Southern humidity or the wet of the coastal PNW; regular "pocket-drying" might take longer than you need to wait for good, simple, and quick ignition. Silica Gell packets; they're f***ing free! Of course, it's just my opinion. I could be wrong. ✌🏼 Wonder if Cody would have a good argument against it? 🤔

Thanks for presenting this approach.

Great video thanks ☺️

Good 72 hour kit. Once again, a good video, Andrew.

Great video, as always !

Worthwhile roundup of gear.

So if you carry a magnum you get more water...

FYI, I hate to barge in, but I believe the water treatment protocol is: 2 drops of bleach per liter, 5 drops of iodine per liter. Also, while I realize that iodine has a secondary use in first aid, the bleach kills cysts, which iodine does not. Another "oh, by the way", while a condom has other uses, a "whirl bag" is more durable, doesn't cost much, and unfolds and stands up for filling.

Cotton balls with Vaseline on them I carry an old pill bottles. But if I'm going out for a long time I just take a ziplock bag full and they compress basically fitting anywhere. I have other containers for making char cloth, which to be honest I really don't like to do. Mainly because it's not very historically correct. Back-in-the-day cloth and clothing were Mighty deer. People just didn't have a lot of cloth to waste. Of course you know they used other materials to make char from. And that's the beautiful thing about being in the woods there is always something laying around. Punky wood or different kinds of lichen. I mean sure I have rags. I just don't see a bother in using them. But that's just me. I know a lot of guys that are all into that Char material. They have freezer bags of it made up. I can understand making it if you need it but if you're going to carry it around in large quantities anyway there is a lot better stuff that doesn't take up more space

i'm thinkin filtered water isn't purified water,better treat it.

Who would ever trust somebody that doesn’t wear shoes or pants in a winter survival situation? I’ll stick to Dave Canterbury for my needs.

When I started preparing after 9/11 one of the first things I purchased was surveyors tape. I knew without that someone would find me dead because I knew nothing about navigation then nor did I know who Cody was. Even though now I know how to navigate I still keep surveyors tape as part of my kit and continue to use it. When your dog tired and hungry and your mind isn't as sharp surveyors tape can help get you back to your camp. Anyway I just discovered your channel, keep the videos coming.

That's awesome I love it

wait..no Light Saber or Chuck Norris T-shirt :)

Still a great video in 2023.

Carrying that barrel liner and tape looks like a good way to build a pretty good water bag. I think an upgrade to the tape would be a reflective tape. Lost items would be easier to find, as a passive signal device and trail marker.

1st time I've ever seen floss in a kit...endless possibilities Andrew!! Great video man!!!!

Thank you, learning alot

I would get rid of the mag light, these new LED lights are ten times better. Trash compactor bags are tougher then trash bags, Condom for water, how about a plain metal canteen and a filtration straw. I use a ziplock bag for cotton balls and vasiline/ drier lint! Add a wool blanket.

He also recommends no shoes😂😂

Hi Ranger, I very highly appreciate your videos, subscribed to your channel an give Thumbs up, wherever possible, but could you please scarce out your use of the word "ok". I think you use ist way to often in your speech, and nobody can interrupt you, anyway. Keep up with your videos. I love it.

Stainless steel water jug.

Good video.

“4th point of contact” haha

I like your content and presentations. Thanks

Thank you for your help soldier.