Adding these 5 items will enhance any kit without adding much weight! TQ Carbon Filter Radio PLB Compact FA Dave Canterbury discusses 5 IMPORTANT Kit additions
The firearm is an incredibly useful bit of kit, because guns are louder than your cries for help, and can be heard by hunters and campers even in areas of the mountains where there is no cell signal, and too much interference for clear radio transmission. The universal rule to use a gun to call for help is 3 evenly spaced out gunshots. Shoot, wait 5 seconds, shoot, wait 5 seconds, shoot. If you need to signal again, wait about 5 minutes. This signals to people in the area you are in need of rescue. Keep a whistle on you as well, so you can direct people to you during the 5 minute wait without wasting ammo, or if you run out of ammo. I don't know about other states, but when I took the mandatory hunter education course to receive a WA hunting license, this was taught. A lot of people in this state get a hunting license even if they never end up hunting (such as me). I do go camping, though, and bring both a large caliber sidearm and my AR-15, as we have black bears, mountain lions, poachers, and now the idiot city hippies are trying to reintroduce grizzly bears to WA. So guns are definitely recommended by park rangers, and you often see armed campers. I'd wager most of us would know the 3 shot distress call if we heard it, and I'd absolutely go check it out after contacting a forest ranger, or at least send someone to find one at the nearest ranger station. Last thing you want when attempting a rescue is to not tell others you're attempting a rescue, because you could also find yourself in need of rescue. Especially around water hazards.
Swear almost once a month i hear someone say "well the water is moving so it is clean". With the amount of information right at our finger tips would think we wouldn't be getting dumber but here we are. Thanks again for all the great content you have given us over the years God Bless.
Good sense advice, as always. There's a good reason the old timer woodsmen carried a Kit Gun. A light weight, .22LR revolver can handle a variety of needs very reliably. I live in CO and every year I renew my combination fishing/small game license. I don't think a game warden would hassle someone in a genuine emergency for taking subsistence game, but just in case. Also, that license pays towards search and rescue. Not a bad deal.
I carry my Glock 48 religiously. Every single day, whether I'm working or recreating, it doesn't matter... I have that pistol on me just in case. It's the great equalizer that puts a 90-year-old woman or a 90 lb female on par with a 250 lb man, or a small group of 250 lb men. Having a firearm means you cannot use force against me to put into effect your will, you have to use reason and convince me. I wish more folks took this seriously and chose to be their own first responder. Thanks for getting the message out there. Stay strapped or get clapped.
Dave, much respect for all the great content over the years. This vid feels like Pathfinder spilling a bit into urban/suburban survival…seems legit to me and I appreciate it.
I took my grayl with me on my last serious camping trip and it is invaluable for quickly filling all my water needs. 32oz Pathfinder bottle, 40oz kleen canteen, and the grayl itself filled and safe to drink in less than five minutes. It's fantastic.
Hi David. I appreciate your videos. I'm sure many critics will pop up saying there is no need to take a gun with you into the woods. The anti-gunners only realize the need to carry a gun, when it is too late and they have no way to defend themselves against any imminent danger, be it a deadly threat from a human or an animal when you are in the woods. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
For those who can't or won't take the handgun, bear spray is probably the next best option to a gun. Dave I'm 100% with you on carrying a gun if you are able to do so.
Dave, I love how you always give multiple examples of how things can be done. Really, the best is to play around with your own set up and keep an open mind for new/better ways to play in the dirt! Thanks Dave!!!!!
Great advice! Several years ago, my now-wife and I hiked the Kalalau Trail on Kauai, Hawaii, which is only accessible on foot, by boat, or, in emergencies, by air. There is no cellular reception on this side of the island, and there are quite a few people, who live on the fringes of society, that have taken primitive residency, although illegal, there. I researched the trail and made sure we were prepared for all contingencies, especially since I had read a man had intentionally shoved a woman off of an overlook and she fell twenty feet, suffering injuries that required her to be airlifted out for medical attention. The suspect was apprehended six months later and eventually convicted of attempted murder. That said, I humped in a Streamlight TLR-6-equipped Glock 26 9mm with an extra magazine (concealed in a Hill People Gear kit bag), a VS-17 signal panel, a FOX40 whistle, an ACR PLB, two flashlights, a headlamp, a MSR water filter, a bunch of water purification tablets, a first aid kit, and a trauma kit with tourniquet. The PLB and one of the flashlights were equipped with strobe function for signaling at night. I made sure that every aspect was covered and wasn’t worried about redundancy. The only thing I would’ve changed is ensuring my wife had her own PLB. It wouldn’t make any sense for me to carry the only PLB if I’m the one who loses his footing on “Crawler’s Ledge” and slide the hundred or so feet into the ocean (hopefully I’d be conscious after hitting the water to deploy the PLB!). I never considered a radio though. 🤔
Thanks for another great video! Glad you’re telling folks about the importance of carrying a firearm. I work in LE and there are plenty of concerns, two and four legged.
The rat tourniquet is great because it can be used on a child or a dog as well as an adult. A good way to carry one is as a belt in your belt loops, even with another belt on. I'm happy you are recommending a firearm. Never go into the woods without one. Especially if you have large predators, but really, the most dangerous large predator is always man.
No matter when, where, or what, stay strapped or get clapped. Learn it, use it, become one with it.. #1 rule of my household, if it’s not put up in the safe, it’s got one in the chamber. Don’t be that person that isn’t chambered when carrying or keeps it in a small handgun safe next to the bed. That 1-2 seconds it takes you to rack it or 2-5 seconds to open the safe can make the difference between you walking away or them.
Hi Dave. I was raised around fishing/hunting parents. So having a pistol or shotgun along was/is part of my normal gear. And I've been in and seen enough situations where a warning shot saves harm to both sides. You keep up the great work!! And stay safe.
Man Dave, I totally agree with all your recommendations! I carry all those items myself and consider them essential. I am worried about the Defy because I heard they are going out of business. In our country these days, I don’t go anywhere without some type of firearm unless it is strictly prohibited like the VA or places on base! Other than that, it is on me!😊
Good idea on the radio. For many people that don’t know radio, satellite phone might be a good option as well. I personally like waterproof everything. Nothing worse than needing a critical device and it’s wrecked because it got wet.
Homemade Wanderlust is a hiker on RU-vid who recently made a series of videos on her experience with having to be rescued (she has the Garman) It is worth a watch so you know what to expect.
The nice thing about the Sawyer water filter is the millions of gallons of clean water they provide at no cost to people around the world where they have no access to clean water otherwise. It also cost $50,000.00 less than the Grayl, so there is that as well! The
Thanks for another great video, Dave. I've got all that in my kit. I went with a Ruger SR22 because it pairs with my Ruger 22 takedown rifle and they can both use the same ammo.
for another 3/4 lb, you can have a 22lr conversion unit on your pocket 9mm and a silencer on it. Then you really CAN forage effectively, In 6" of water, shooting straight down (pretty much) freshwater fish, good sized ones, can be taken with a 22. Regular 22lr ammo is subsonic in a pistol barrel and if you hold the slide shut, a GOOD 22lr silencer will keep the shot from being heard more than 50 ft away, in warm wooded hills in daytime It''ll go unnoticed at 50m on a quiet, cold night, on open ground, too. You can spit and make more noise. If the "can" blocks your sights, paint the back of the can white. Keep both eyes open. one eye will see the sight alignment and the other eye will see the target. Your brain will superimpose those images and you can shoot 3" groups at 20m.. That will reliably take rabbits at that distance and squirrles and grouse half of the time. The misses, if you dont kick dirt on the animal, will normally leave them just sitting-there. If you take birds that are lower in the tree, the ones above them will never notice. It's truly amazing what a difference the silencer makes!
Hey Dave. I appreciate all your insight man and definitely try to utilize all the great knowledge! So how about doing all us guys a favor and start stocking the Aquamira Frontier Pro water filter because it’s tough to come by! Thanks Eppy 👍
Love your videos and I have learned alot quickly from you. Being in ohio myself I've been working on my bug out bag to basically copy yours. I land it was nice to see some pathfinder gear locally at fin feather fur as well. One daybi plan to take some of your classes. And hopefully practice things in advance before then.
I like the rat tourniquet for my outdoor gear for sure easy to pack if your not using a Molle rigged pack. I have both . Cat one is in an ifak kit for other purposes
I'm sold on the Grayl- part of my basic kit. Also own a Glock 26 just like yours, which incidentally (as I'm sure you know) will run 30 round mags. Also, and this is just gee wiz information, the Glock 26 runs the minimum amount of ammo required - 12 rounds - to overcome most situations. That's according to FBI data.
David is correct. The fire arm can be controversial. I liked the way he approached it, neither raving gun nut nor seething anti-gun adversary. There are alternatives to a fire arm. They may or may not be as effective. Also, if you are going to carry a fire arm GET TRAINING, get appropriately licensed (if necessary) and know the laws about guns.
Good kit truly love the kit. The radio id make sure its unlocked for gmrs, 2m 70cm and preferably 220 that way your always close to a repeater the k5 plus is a good cheap radio for this
I don't carry a firearm when I hikevin my local State Park. I keep a bear spray canister. If in an unfamiliar area, I will carry a hand gun. Useful tips.
I’m curious what you know about flocculation. I have considered carrying sodium aluminum sulfate. It’s used in pickling and as an astringent for shaving. Those are the two most common sources from the grocery store. It is a mild disinfectant and slows bleeding. But it also functions as a flocculant. If you collect turbid water that simply won’t clarify. A flocculant will cause the suspended particles to settle. Removing a great deal of microbial contaminants because the microbes are often feeding on the suspended particles. They usually stay near their food source. By removing their food. You remove them. It isn’t 100% at removing all pathogens but greatly reduces them. I believe it can reduce heavy metals but I’m not certain. I’ve been looking at naturally occurring flocculants so you could utilize this as a method other methods weren’t available. I believe I found that limestone works as a flocculant but there isn’t much information about it. Is this a wrong way to view water purification?
Dave,here in Wyoming,I know of People that got a bad case of Giardea,Beaver Fly,even though they Boiled there water,for 15 Minutes.They did not understand that at 7,000 Ft. Elevation water boils much lower than 212 degrees fahrenheit.Low enough bacteria can survive.That Giardia they got required Hospitalization.FireArms all the Way back to 1700's,was a necessity,Area of the Country deems what you need.Some years ago a friend of mine and his buddy were scouting mule deer in late August.They had shut their 4 Wheeler s off and were looking at some Miles and all of a Sudden they took off.And they looked at each other and said we did not spook those Deer,What spooked them? His buddy looked behind them and coming at them with his belly on the Sage Brush was a Grizzly,They both had Rock Island 1911,10 Millimeter,they both shot,got lucky hit the Spine.Called Game and Fish and looked at it .That Bear had Stalked them for over several hundred Yards.Game Warden said this was a Justified Killing .Story"s not Over.Game and Fish Autopsied Bear,and THAT Bear had Human Remains in it!!! We have a lot of young folks,who come to Mtn States in Summer w/ Friends or alone go backpacking do not check in with anybody and they disappear.I have talked to a lot of these young Kids about necessity of having a Firearm,but these Kids have been Poisoned and Inculcated with Hatred and Distrust of Baby Boomers,Few,very Few,half a handful will listen to you.The Rest blow you off.Point is THAT GRIZZLY,once it had eaten a Human, deliberately sought out humans as a food source again.Low Budget choice TAURUS 5 Shot .44 Magnum Revolver. Here in Mt.States.Idaho Montana Wyoming Colorado Utah New Mexico.Grizz are Showing up Every Where evwn in Laramie Range of Wyoming,85 Miles from Nebraska Line.Colorado has a lot more Grizzlies than the public has a Clue about.
Another great video. I like it when people introduce/reinforce the need for a firearm in the woods. It’s the old adage it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I know you’re up on communications and was wondering if you’re familiar with or have ever used one of the Quansheng UV-K6 radios and how it compares to the Baofengs? Just curious. Thanks again for your continued release of informative videos.
