HOW TO SURVIVE OUTSIDE IN WINTER. PT 1. The Forest 

Ive compiled a list of gear that Ive used, use this list to guide you if your new to preparing: www.amazon.com/shop/jailbreakoverlander

I keep most of this stuff in my purse & i could live out of my car or rv if i had too. I usually don’t wear cargo pants (since I like to dress like the female I am) so have other clothing, bobs, etc. if I have to hoof it. I’m constantly running scenarios & honing preps. It’s only a pain when my car needs any work done, as I remove all my preps since I don’t trust anyone not to steal stuff. Then it’s just an opportunity to update stuff. NONE of my friends/family/kids do this even though I made “car kits” for my kids, which they seemed to promptly lose or whatever. My car came in very handy when my daughter was hit head-on & was in a coma 18 yrs. ago & lived 11 hrs. away. I didn’t have to think about packing for the family- we just left immediately. You can’t think well under that kind of stress when an ER dr. asks you how fast can you get there as she might not survive. Luckily, she made a great recovery. Another time my car preps literally saved my life while on vacation and I was stung by an Asian hornet. I had transferred my first aid kit into my hub’s car for the trip since he has a whimpy kit in his. He was able to treat me as everything was organized & labeled well & save my life since I wouldn’t have made it to the closest ER 45 min. away. Appreciate all your great tips over the years:)

I was raised in the snow this is especially important for those who are not used to extreme winter elements. Well done RFB.

Wool retains 80% of insulation properties even when wet. There was a test done with the best cold wet water gear against the traditional Viking Scandinavian wool dress,.... the wool won by far. This was done in the northern sea.

Thanks for this RFB... Feel like we may need this info sooner than later

Richie's one of the most awesome people that i dont know! It would be great to have one like him around. 😊

The Bic lighter, unlike other lighters, when it runs out of gas, you can remove the cap, hold the trigger down and get another light from it.

I also carry something called Wysi wipes, I believe. They are tablets that fit in a pill bottle and you just add a little water and turns into a very durable, biodegradable single use application big sheet of TP!! You can order a box of 500 for dirt cheap and it works phenomenal!!!

Guna be a long winter. Snow here too. NE Scotland.

I have most of what you mentioned in my van. I am always thinking about how a certain tool etc. could be utilized in a emergency. Or what kind of clothes and gear to have extra. Being homeless for a short time about 15 years ago in the winter was no joke. You quickly realize that you have to do things a certain way to survive. It might sound crazy but I am thankful to Jesus for being homeless because it taught me a lot. I am also a RN so I carry different bandages and medical gear. I love your channels Ritchie! Thank you for all the awesome content.

Good stuff Richie, keep em coming. People need to know this stuff even more than your other content. I know you have a bug out bag video on this channel, but i would really like to see an updated version. See how your kit and philosophy has evovled over the years.

Excellent video 👍i grew up in southeast Alaska ,ive had frostbite folks and trust me you don't want that my finger went totally white and when you pushed on the skin it stayed pushed in it hurt like hell and took mine hours of it stuck in my arm pit tookget it back to working order it wasn't as bad as some frostbite but after myfi get thawed I lost 2 layers of skinit just slid right off fortunately I still have my finger to this day but when it gets cold out thatgi gets is the first sign of letting me know it's fricken cold ,Richie that was a well made video and the points you covered were right on ..youdah man 👍🇺🇸

"Pray that your flight will not be in winter" - Jesus ------ but in case it is, thanks RFB!

Thank you RFB, God Bless You

Great tips brother, thank you for this and caring about our brothers and sisters. You are one hell of a man! Love you bunches

Excellent! Very educational! I have done a lot of winter camping. The secret is to stay warm. Wool is a must cotton is a never! Some people I can never take with me into the wilderness, they would never make it, sadly. Thanks for sharing! This is a very important video!

Thank you Richie for great tips. Looking forward to the others.

A small candle heater with a dozen tea lights is a steady prep for me simple yet effective

Great tip about freezing cell phones batteries… No workee!👍

Excellent video Richie.... simple things I've overlooked as everyday items to carry at all times.

Woooow, that's our boy, Richie from Boston!

Thank you Richie for bringing this information to us. I immediately paused the video and did as you suggested and wrote down all of my important phone numbers and put them in my waterproof fishing license baggie to protect them if my wallet gets wet. Great tip as well as all the others. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Thanks Richie for everything that you do you really open my eyes and I can’t thank you enough brother

Thanks for the information Richie, lots of lifesaving tips there.

Yesss Imodium is essential to carry

Great job richie .... Thanks for doing these short learning vids.... God bless brother

Great info Richie. I really appreciate the time you dedicate to teach us so much man. I may not need much winter preparation here in Puerto Rico but still I really appreciate all that knowledge. God bless you.

Thank you. I think we all need to know as much as we possibly can in times like these. You're a great guy for spending your time trying to teach others, and giving them tips on what and not what to do. Take care 😊

Great info! Thank you Richie! I keep trying to downsize my bag but its so hard! It all feels so important!

Great video Ritchie! I look forward to part 2.

Recognized that voice right away RFB. Good to see you teaching the masses the best you can. Not everybody will survive that "big black cloud" on the horizon, but I'll bet your efforts will save many. Your efforts are appreciated RFB. Thank You and Merry Christmas.

Thank you Richie! Great information as always.

Good work, Richie, and right on time.... Thank you, brother. Keep the faith

Thanks Richie very much appreciated,also vital for survival is of course the full armour.stay safe,one step ahead and keep on doing what you do.

Brilliant info mate and id say were gonna be needing all the knowledge we can possibly take in for this dark winter we have just entered. God bless and good luck mate👍

Thank you Richie. 👍

Richie first I would like to thankyou for naming this channel, on today video RFB. I enjoy learning this kind of thing, I believe one day I will need this info, just in case. I've watched RFB for I think 9 or 10ish years and that I have been with you all this time. Boy time sure flys. From England much appreciated thankyou

Excellent vid. I’d forgotten how quick those small batteries die in cold temps. Think I will look in to a 18650 powered light. Great tip on the Imodium on standby just in case 👍🏼

I'm from the NC mountains and have been following RFB for a couple years. First time watching this channel. I gotta say, I like it! Good job!

Another Winner, Winner, Bug Out WINTER!!! Great info!! Did buy his book when you had him on. 👍 Oh how I wish I could blink you over for like a 20 min chat!! Thanks, Richie!!!

Thanks Richie! Very helpful. I have vehicle bug out ready ,as best as I can do. I also have my edc bag on my person all the time. You have been very helpful in this prepping, even food prep!!👍❤ God bless and stay safe!

Man! Richie I love your work on all three of your channels

Thank you Richie, truly needed to learn this, and more! 🌿

Thank you Richie for the great ideas and life saving tips. I myself need to go get some of the items you talked about that I do not have. So thank you very much. Great video!!

Excellent video, Richie! Thank you!

Thank you. Excellent instructional video. Enjoyed watching it.

Thank you for this, Richie! Its sounding like this March that many Canadians will be needing this information

Thank you for the pointers kid. Much love...

Excellent information, Richie! Your presentation was spot on. You'll reach a variety of people with this video.

God bless you and jeep you safe Richie! Thank you for All you do!

Man ive been listening to your other channel for a while but didn't know about this one til today from your RFB story clip. And here ive always considered the story feature silly. This channel is awesome!!!

Thank you very much JailBreak Overlander! You are doing such a good job with ALL your videos!

Hello from Kentucky, Thanks for the video. I learned a lot that I did think of. Merry Christmas and Lol👍🏻👩

Another amazing video!! I am learning so much from you on these things!!

Thanks Richie, Always appreciated! Great tip about the Birch bark lighting in the wet like that...we will survive! what is coming...

Great Video Richie,We Will Most Likely Need These Tips Very Soon,God Bless You Richie.

God bless you Richie!! Thank you I’m learning so much !!

Good work, people need to be informed about simple lifesaving stuff, how many know what a birch tree looks like? there is that! But I digress.

Well done Rich , please keep them coming ♥️

Thanks for sharing brother. The time is now!

Really helpful video. Winter is a scary time for those who don't know what to do. I'm proud of the outdoor cats in the neighborhood, they survived -30F for a week last year in Michigan. Can really learn a lot from animals too; survival is a full time job for them.

Thanks Richie! Great informational video! Learned a lot of helpful tips.

Oh man! Had no idea you had another channel! Subscribed. Love you brother

Thanks, gave me few thoughts I hadn't thought of.. always a win win with you!

Good stuff, RFB. Great tips here; and most importantly you focus on awareness of the risks and difficulties of surviving in "cool" (cold-af to most) conditions. [A simple trail ride can turn into an outdoor, overnight stay. You never know. Are you prepared?] in this age, Shelter, Heat, Water, and Power are the primary goals. 1) Right on with the live-tree shelter. Always avoid areas with dead trees, especially in the winter. A tarp, or pile of snow and/or branches can help with wind deflection. 2) The ability to generate heat - at least from the woods around you, but including heating items you bring with - is paramount. Keep in mind the renewability of that bring-along source. The birch bark tip is a great source of starter for areas where they grow. 3) Keep PDA batts (phone, 18650's) warm is key if you only have your vehicle to keep it charged (recharged) AND you are counting on said PDA AS THE ONLY source of communication (voice, text, CB) and information (GPS, weather). Ditto gas-based lighting devices like a BIC or a Zippo 4) Eye fatigue is a real thing. Ski goggles for the worst of times, sunglasses for most of the rest. 4) Water filtration and purification - they are NOT the same thing and BOTH are a must for a reliable, long-term resource. 5) The EEB (BOB, GOBAG) is a must. And the other information resources are fantastic. Just to add: A tarp (8x10) or two and a container of short-ish bungees with hook-ends can go a long way in a pinch. Having sharp edges in any of their manifest shapes is always a value-add - from a pocket knife to a chain saw. Personal moisture barrier. The bag you show in this video...does it 'breathe' beyond the closure device (zipper, Velcro)? Keep up the great work!

Thanks for all your videos! I’m getting there but I do have a 2 day bag ready to go

Awesome, thank you Richie!

Hey Richie, just wanted to say I love you brother. Really, I truly love and appreciate you - Joe, Becky, and Emmy

Such an amazing channel! Thank you for sharing

And this is why I'm glad there are channels like this

Thanks a lot Richie. Great information here, and plainly explained. We all know the time we'll need these skills is pretty much gonna be here any day now. Stay smart, friends.

Great video RFB!!!! Can't wait until the others come out.

Excellent video brother! I'm looking forward to the rest of the series 👍

Thank you! I'm in Northern California and close to snow mountain terrain. I really need to catch up. Also I'm old. So I cant wait for car or urban survival. Thank you for all you do!!!! Much love.

You put out all good things , I like to carry as well a large heavy garbage bag and 2 1 gal freezer bags , I find many uses for them . Thanks

1 thing i sen somebody CV omment on was chapstick, i keep small container of coconut oil bc can be used for MANY REASONS including bearer cream for chaffing walking so long or wet clothes

STILL a GREAT vid!!! Watched last year and this refresher, especially Now in 2020 🙄 is a necessity, IMO. Thanks Richie!! Planning this weekend to pack up a couple “to-go” bags!! Very helpful brother!!

Timeless! GBY!! 💗

The storm has come! Driving home couple days ago saw something I never saw before. This past year I have seen thunder storms like never before and rain and strange large bubbling black clouds near white ones, but the snow I just drove thru, it was like Truman show, it came down like a blanket out of the sky and you could see the wall where clear visibility ended and the squall began! Thanks for prepping people!

Winter is my favorite time of year... Love being out in the fresh clean air....and always wear layers...wool long johns...wool socks...wool will get wet and will still provide insulation.... I also have carried a knife on my person since I was 10yrs old.... For utility...

I have a lot of these things that I have never used. They aren't organized very well. Your video is informative and helpful to me reminding me to get a little more prepared. I have watched a lot of survival and bush craft video's, bought a few things with the hope of going camping one day in a safe secluded spot and practice what I have learned by watching video's. CV messed that up and now being a senior I don't know if it will ever happen. Take care.

Thank you for all you do! Jenny

Thank you Richie for sharing your knowledge! I have passed this info on to my group of like-minded people! Looking forward to your Part 2. Be safe & God Bless! Debbie

Thank you and more please 🙏🏽🕊

I love down jackets. They keep you so warm

Thanks Richie.. respect from UK

Thanks for the video Sir.

Definitely good to download this and the Urban Survival part 2. I'm working on EDC bags and shtf long term bags! Cost has been a issue... But I'll get there! Thanks @RichieFromBoston

Man that was awesome. Thanks.

Richie, a tip for keeping batteries operational in cold weather is to stuff your electronic gear + batteries, in a pouch with a hand warmer. For at least 7 to 8 hours you're good.

Richie, your videos have gotten exponentially better throughout the years since I first started watching you 😉. I appreciate the videos like this and there importance. 👍

Awesome. Love these type of videos

I love this kind of info! Thank you ☺

Thanks again Richie.

Richie, thanks for sharing, great series, God bless !

I purchased Kevins' book before the livestream video ended. Also, there's a line of Bushcraft books on Amazon that are awesome resources. We all know it's coming; best to make hay while the sun is shining, "but I digress". I'm on a few acres and have been fortunate enough to have PLENTY of trees, etc to fine tune my skills b4 I am in a situation, "so there's that". ALWAYS a pleasure Richie!

Thanks Richie awesome brother👍👍👍

Thanks Richie!

This is good info bro. I really appreciate it

Great stuff Richie thanks, I never knew birch bark would light that fast aspecially in that weather.🖒