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Came upon your vids tonight and starting an EMC.. I love the y harness you've done..would you be able to do a quick tutorial on materials needed and how to join it together?
Bless you and your family Sir....Thank you for sharing the knowledge you had to work so hard for, and all I have to do is pay my phone bill. My good brother was a door gunner....he showed me how to do drywall, and I love him for it. Keep it up with the great vids, Raven, out.
Corporal, get your self a refillable lighter. You can turn it in any direction without the flame lapping back up on your fingers. Also, the refillable fuel hardly weighs anything. As a former marine myself (1970-1974) I do not recall much mention about our comfort, lol. I always told my children, when you have been a deployed Marine, you learn to sleep anywhere under any condition. It does not take much to be comfortable. I enjoyed the video and have subscribed. Semper Fi
I watch, rewatch and take notes on your videos because you are such a VALUABLE resource, Corporal. I really appreciate your experience, knowledge, time and efforts. Thank you.
Corporal Kelly, thanks so much for taking your time to educate people on this stuff. You’re an outstanding teacher. Priceless knowledge shared for free, from the kindness of your heart. You deserve way more subs! Hoping to make my way to the Pathfinder School someday for some real-world practice and education from the pros. Thanks again for all you do for us! Take care and be safe. P.s. Your YT channel just keeps getting better and more badass with time! Keep on keepin on! \m/
One addition ? A large (40gallon) plastic garbage bag. Makes a great emergency poncho in the worst weather. Ugly but effective. Great stuff these videos.
A military poncho is a great option, as it can double as tarp for shelter and a poncho for rain. Also another layer of water protection if you wrap some of your kit with it.
The 10 C and redundancies I think work very well. I used to take everything and kitchen sink and realize that all it did was slow me down. I’ve learned to use the 10 C in a very efficient manner. By watching your channel has help me tremendously.
Is there a kit that will prepare you for 100% of the situations you may face? No. The information you shared here has broadened my understanding of what makes up a minimal kit and if it makes you think twice about what you want / need to carry, then you've done your job well. Thank you.
Another great video good to that you tried to motivate people to take some essentials with them and have available to them as their life should be important and they are not going to be out for an evening walk in the neighborhood. In my car I carry a "survival kit" it weighs at least 35 lbs. I have food water shelter redundancies, 1st aid etc. For the 1st 4 days in the event I get stranded somewhere it will be as if I am just camping and if I don't when stranded want the stuff I can just leave it if I have to walk out but at least I had the option I think its better than the survival tin can that can cost $ 30.00. My life is worth more than a tin can.
You sound just like one of my DIs! Great Vid! Love the question at the end! I wonder how many of those 2 lbs kit guys get picked up by Serch and Rescue? KEEP ON KEEPING ON!
My training requires me to have all the necessary gear when I walk my dog .because I’m disabled, and you never know what’s gonna jump out at you in the jungle, so it pays to be prepared I.even carry a firearm Pepper spray, cordage knives. Water medical kit You don’t know .I always be prepared and I appreciate it and thank you for your service..
When I was in the army we didn't switch out gear for different terrain features, we just improvised some things but we carried the same shit, cav scout 99-2003.
Having discovered your videos here in New Zealand. I really appreciate the time and effort that you have spent in preparing these helpful and educational SURVIVAL videos. I learn heaps every time. Thank You.
Like the flare idea and demo! I'm old school military I've subbed B-day candles that don't go out, can cut 1/2 also some plain as for add light and small can Zippo lighter fluid also some aluminum foil has many uses but best that nobody does is as fire reflector! Use much less wood and is reusable! Love the vids a new sub
In response to your last question, Corporal, I like to go with less than the 10 C's (occasionally, usually when I am solo unless the group has a previous understanding). - As an old acquaintance of Dave Canterbury's, pre-fame, we discussed this a few times. The benefits of this practice are numerous, but what I personally like about it is that it has taught me a lot about organic solutions where presence of high speed gear might've given one tunnel vision and "painted one into a corner" so to speak. To have a measurable amount of security, objectives are prudent to address as far ahead of step off as possible. I've been minimally equipped in most regions of the world, in most seasons. i don't relate to the "good enough/not good enough" paradigm because women and children and old people have been living in most places for eons. I find a lot more peace when swimming with sharks and alligators than I find drama. Is it good to gear up a lot of times? Absolutely, and why not, I agree. - I also cheat a bit, integrating carry gear and clothing together, often bringing ponchos and tarps instead of much clothing, placing rifles in cordura chaps until they are needed for their intended purposes, etc. Respectfully submitted, Semper Fi. Mike in Coronado
Outstanding damn video. Great way to add more tools to your toolbox. Knowledge is only great when it is shared with others. Trying to get that instilled into my young soldiers.
Another one knocked out of the park! I'm curious about your load out for the medium ALICE pack in the Possium Mentality video you did? Thank you for your service. Semper Fi!
Couple things: That buttpack is the best buttpack ever made, but I think they discontinued it, I had a hell of a time finding one. Second, a trick I learned is to weave bank line through the grommets of the GI belt, and weave through the top and bottom opposite each other, so that there is always a loop on the inside of the belt. Then you can attach MOLLE pouches and the bank line acts as a series of belt keepers. I like that you point out that there is a minimum a person should carry. I'm all for cutting weight, but I like Dave Canterbury (and nearly every other experienced woodsman that taught me) to cut weight by using thing that have more than one purpose unless you need specialty gear. An additional firestarter people don't often think of is in their first aid kit, they usually have some gauze and some antibiotic ointment in petroleum jelly. Put a glob of petroleum jelly in a piece of gauze and it lights easy and the petroleum jelly will burn for a while just like the "petroleum jelly and cotton balls" firestarter, but instead of carrying a bunch of those, you have first aid gear until you are out of fire options.
Great video and so well presented you can tell that you are a veteran Im an ex Royal Navy Physical Training Instructor now teaching survival skills and bushcraft. Whereabouts in The US are you based?
Awesome video, very well presented! The only thing I add is a small sharpening stone in case my knife should get dull. Also a whistle is an another very good signaling tool I always have on my pack but it isn't very multifunctional. Seeing the headlamp one questien came to my mind: do you believe in using red light to not loose night vision? This is a very controversial topic and I would love to hear your opinion. Keep it up! David
Very clear and to the point. Once a person has the basics covered then they can consider personal needs (Medications, comfort, clothing, etc.) and what types of gear and tools best fit their skill level and methods based on their knowledge, training and experiences. I've been thinking of creating a minimal (size and weight) shelter kit to add to an everyday carry kit just in case I end up unable to shelter in or against a building or as often happens, stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your videos have been helpful in that task.
As allways.....outstanding.......how about spyder wire for cordage.....strong, thin, available.......50 lb test. Inexpensive walmart......just an idea.....
I've been going through your gear reviews, which are great, and I saw this one. I always love seeing what people carry in their kits and backpacking set ups. I've found some great stuff that can cut weight or sometimes just something I have never seen before. I think you do an excellent job of always stressing how important skills are. Gear means nothing without the skills to use it. I always preach to take a class or course on things and try to do as much research you can on products before putting money down. A compass or a first aid kit do not matter if you do not know how to navigate or know any first aid. Learning never stops. I really like how you explained your answer on this one. Last year I found out about Leukotape. It works as a strong bandage and can be used to imobilize limbs. I wrap some around the bottle of iodine to save space, the stuff works amazing and stays on, which is great for blisters. Great job and I think you're one of the best finds I have made on RU-vid. Thanks for all your hard work putting these videos together.
Outstanding, glad I ran into your channel. I can now re purpose my Alice gear. I am a follower the Pathfinder 10 Cs and appreciate your "kiss" type, no nonsense approach. I have gone back and am viewing some of your older videos. Thumbs up!
Great video! I watched every bit and even went back a watched two parts over. I am not military, but I really appreciate your minimum preparedness standard. I even took notes.
This was pretty much my carry personal admin kit, ontop of all my gear in the UK military. Only extra thing i took was micro bincoluars, which i mainly used on the Range ;)
ANOTHER excellent video, Corporal Kelly. I am finding these to be very addictive, but I always learn something new, and I am pleasantly entertained as well, so it's all good. I grew up in New Hampshire, near the Connecticut River and loved hiking, camping and trout fishing. My brother and I shared a bedroom and we had collected discarded National Geographic magazines. They often had maps folded up inside and we papered the walls with them. I had found a hardcover book, on survival camping skills (A Boy's Golden Book of Surviving in the Woods, or something similar...) and spent hours reading and rereading it and dreaming about being another Davey Crockett, or Daniel Boone exploring the wild country in and around the Appalachian Mountains, or being a fur trapper in eastern Canada. I had the wanderlust in my DNA, apparently. I'd give almost anything to find that book again, so you can well understand how much I love these videos. Thank you so much...
BRO I DIG WHAT U SAID. I am not that good. That is a humbling statement. This is one of the reasons I subscribe to your chanel. The 10 C's,I will try to remember that. THANK U FOR YOUR SERVICE.
I have the 10Cs as my standard core. In the cutting I have added a folding saw ether backo or silky. Found it make things a lot easier. The flare is a great idea I have had on in truck bag /my get home bag ever sense I put it together back in the 90s didn’t really think about in in my 10 Cs kit.3 things I always put in my kit is a multitool small grill think it a 5x5 and a pack of Advil. Great video.
I like the tuna packets. You can pack a bunch and they are a lot lighter than can. Plus you don't need a can opener /P51 which I still carry. Food for thought. Love the knowledge you share bud.
CVLIFE 1,389 Tactical Backpack Military Army Rucksack Assault Pack Built-up Molle Bag I got this last year as a big out bag that I have stashed away and wanted to know your thoughts on it. It's very comfortable on and does hold a good amount of stuff. Thanks
I love your redundancy... One is none & two is one ! And TY for remembering the Coast Guard ! We were taught very little of this, but you're making up for that. If you have covered this elsewhere pls advise... But any suggestions for keeping wildlife and snakes away / deterring them from the camp ? I know about placing footwear off the ground and checking before putting them on. I've heard about lime and glass shards to deter snakes... Anything you might offer.
Oddly enough....no mention of BACON, whatsoever !! Once again,great vid. The 10 C's give one the best chance for survival in most situations. I never stray from the core. Other items beyond that can be changed to suit a specific environment...but you already said that. Hehe have a great day !! :)
Good day sir As a corporal, instructor and veteran in SA i enjoy your videos. I use the old SADF skelton webbing (old pattern 58) and make up my kit in 3 levels over and above my edc My edc contains a pocket knife, small ferro rod, 9mm plus 5 mags and a multi tool as well as a tac pen clipped into my shirt pocket Level 1 is very similar to your kit but incorporates basic med kit, 10 days food and beverages and some trapping wires and snares etc Level 2 is an additional bag with a rifle, ammo and cleaning kit. Level 3 is a 45 litre rucksack with a 3L bladder, full med kit, spare set clothing, and extra 80 days food. This food is something i developed myself and comes in at about 8 kg. The EDC is always on me and lvl 1 is always close at hand. If you put an email i can contact you i can put through these kit lists i use and my food i developed. It would be good to share ideas. I am in my 60’s now and struggle with injuries from a mv accident but still try to educate the younger generations. I look forward to hearing from you if you can find the time. Thanks for an excellent channel. Best regards
Here's my issue for what it's worth. One of my personal conveyances is a light sport aircraft that has limitations on weight. This includes, but not limited to, persons and gear, aviation fuel, and so on. Everything that goes on the plane has to be weighed. I managed to put together a 10C survivability pack using the Self-Reliance Outfitters canvas shoulder bag. I've spent some time exercising it and it can definitely do the job. I'm in the process of refining it. It weighs about 3 pounds. From watching this video I definitely need to add tincture of iodine because I won't be able to boil H2O in large quantities. Or perhaps include one of those survival straws that can one can drink wonky water up to 10 gallons. Very good video lesson here.
Always remember my old man carrying these same supplies in the car when I was a kid he was WW2 vet, guess I picked something from him. Thanx for the reminders Cpl. K.!!
I wouldn’t carry anything. Cause I’m THAT good. JK! Very new to your videos but have hit the subscribe button. What are your thoughts on the light fighter shelter? Or is there something similar for the cost or less. Thanks.
Obviously you can weigh yourself down with too much gear, but I think a lot of these minimalist fanatics are ego tripping. Everyone should have an honest conversation with themselves about what to carry and why. Remember, you can always jettison excess gear but it is real hard to come up with some eye drops or chapstick when you are super dehydrated.....
Good video and I agree with ore gear plus add ons. I think I caught you slipping in your terminology. Unless terminology/esprit decor have been updated, there is no such thing as a former Marine; once you're a Marine, you're always a Marine. You might be a retired Marine, but still a Marine. Excellent video, I like it. Semper Fi
A couple of things (?'s) Where did you get that old school web belt. Why; I prefer the old school. And second; you talk about the 10 "C's", what about communications?
Thank God for people like Corporal Kelly here on Corporals Corner.. He is very knowledgeable.. I try to watch a few videos of his everyday.. And rego through for either a reminder of things i may have missed on my kit.. Or remind me of several things to keep me safe and alive. The only items i see or havent seen Kelly discuse is a firearm.. Does he carry one or doesnt he carry one..not my business.. I respect that .. When i am out i have a 40 caliber handgun or at least a handgun on me for safety reasons only... With 3 loaded magazines.. One in the gun and 2 spares. Back to his videos.. I have learned many things from these videos or they have sparked other ideas for my kit.. When i watch his teachings here i am like a huge sponge.. Soaking everything i can. I may write certain things down so i remember or to go back to a certain video that talks about this or that.. I like the fact he is here to teach you.. Tells you what has worked for him or not.. ( notice he never says.. Its junk .. You dont want this item.. Cause it may work for you or you may like it ) He talks to you in a respectful manner .. Not down to you..i have sent a few of my friends to his videos and they all say the same.. That all being said.. My only issue with him is when he cooks.. Certain items like steak .. Or onion bombs with my favorite food group ...BACON!!!. After i eat like a grilled cheese...or something my kids want.. LOL.. Soo not cool.. ( only kidden ). Peace.. Looking foreward to many more vids.
I would include a whistle. So many lost people would be found if they carried a good whistle. Get a fox40, not some cheesey sturnum strap buckle whistle. Look at the story of Gerry Legay, she would have probably been found if she had a whistle. She was close enough to the trail for a whistle to be heard. Just my 2 cents.
You may or may not touch on this very important matter.exsample went on a hiking trip with new backpack was going up Riverbank when strap broke causing a great shift in body swinging me out of control could have fell to death. Point being made.your equipment should be testing some how to keep this from preventing Tip on how to test your equipment.
I grew up with two sayings in the Adirondacks. Mother Nature can be a Cold Bitch to the unprepared; and Two is one and One is None. I think the second one if from the boy scouts though....
I'm slowly mirroring alot of your gear. Im about as well versed as you are with most military gear as you are (more so with the newer stuff) but trained and prefer the older stuff like you. Please do a video on butt packs and how you pack them for a scout load/bad situation this is what's in the trunk of my car. Maybe an overall video on how you would apply your up to date gear to the old lbe system. Thank you for your service. Ik youre adhearing to the rules of youtube, but maybe you could mention where a firearm and/or mags could go.
No matter the age of the video, there is always something to learn. I loved the opening of the video explaining the "Core" vs "Added" kit. Excellent explanation, which really hit home with me. I am gathering my 10 C's now, and starting to work on skills. Thank you for your instruction, and your service, especially as former Air Force. Hope to meet you and the other instructors in 2019. I wish I could have gone to Indy last week, looked like a lot of fun.
I'm not that good either. Liked how you wrapped up. Humility and knowing your limitations weigh nothing and you should always carry them with you. They're also cheap to have from the get go but can cost you a great deal if you have to obtain them along the way.
Blackhawk! makes some bad ass stuff real tuff I have a Blackhawk! phoenix patrol pack you don't have any uco matches my backpack goes every where with me in my truck it's a little to hot for hiking lately that's when me and my pack go out and have fun nice set up I like the one video you show how to make a filter for water
Hey Corporal, I don't understand the name of the chemical you speak about at the end. Could you write it down so I can find some to add to my core kit ? Thank you very much !
Corporal I'm surprised you haven't mentioned this. have a small tube of super glue or Krazy glue and they even make them even smaller basically I call it the instant little Band-Aid or I've sliced my fingers cutting a tomato couple years ago I just stopped the bleeding cleaned it upalcohol hydrogen peroxide and then just broke open a tube of crazy glue or superglue put multiple layers of it in and let it dry and I still have the scar on my finger and any little cut even be a paper cut I seal it up with the crazy glue or superglue and they sell the little teeny little tubes those are actually kind of nice to have two or three of them in your first aid kit that way you can just seal up a cut wound. Now from this what I'm going to take is the flare because that is an excellentuse it for navigation and emergency signaling of the helicopters in the search squads in the daytime and at night with the flares and I've known from working in certain line of multiple careers that you can put the flare out by just dropping it and letting it spin and drop on the ground and knock it off but when you're out in the woods you can't really do that cuz they end up catching getting a wildfire but by smothering it out like you did it took a little bit longer to put it out but still it's safe you can reuse it. that's what I took from here I hope in your future ones that you implement Krazy glue and superglue. in the best thing is is it seals at off keeps it from getting infected and we all know that when you cut the finger and you touch somethingit don't feel too great but I got news for you it stays dry and you don't feel it and it heals up the worst case scenario you might have to put the glue on a couple of days afterwards because it's super glue just doesn't stay on the skin as great as it used to.
The average squid is only required to have a full sea bag. Before deployment the one thing the average squid should buy and hoard like gold is shit paper. Worth more than gold.
Iodine is a good idea, have you considered a small leak proof plastic bottle to avoid possible glass breakage? I know the small bottles are pretty tough but I consider worst case.
So i agree with this ive followed the 10 Cs for a while the only thing I change is I find it nessecey to carry a small but comprehensive first aid kit on a minimalist setup a cotton bandana is good but a Israeli dressing is better
