Military Escape Belt Survival Kit! 

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My $00.02 worth of advice: pre-tie your fishing line to the hooks. Your fine motor control may not be so fine when it comes time to do an intricate task.

My Marines: "Doc, why do you carry two canteen cups?" Me: "Balances me out."

The SAS also do a kit, with a military field jacket filling the pockets with everything you need for survival . The bonus is, that it can hung on clothes hooks or thrown in the back seat of a car. Just put it on and you are ready to go.

Anyone else see the poncho and immediately smell it despite it being online?

Hi, as an ex 3 Para soldier from the sixties I am very familiar with the 58 pattern webbing and the bergen. I used the combination of those two until my demob in NZ in 1977. We used the same kit in all of our operating theatre’s but added an extra bottle in hot climates. The point we made is to keep the weight down as what we jumped with is what we carried. Mess tins are not necessary items, mugs do the job for brewing up, heating food and washing and shaving. I had to live on ration packs in our first 1961 tour in the Gulf and hated the Brit rations, think of tinned cheese that had gone liquid, Liver & bacon for a week as some idiot packet that for a weekly re supply drop! We made up our own E & E tins using tobacco tins. The most necessary item everyone forgets is soft toilet paper, round pebbles are no substitute for it in Oman jebels! Extras to be scrounged before a long patrols were :- tins of bully beef, oxo cubes, dried hers, curry powder, pre cooked rice, gee and tins of tobacco. Oh yea, a good shovel + steel file, an American poncho and a lightweight blanket. Yes, it gets cold at night and even rains in deserts! Oh the simple days of just Survival! Cheers mate Harera

Nice setup! If you ask me, I'd probably add a metal spoon for eating, cooking, and stirring your beverage of choice.

Flares! Yes! You are the first person I've watched to recommend flares!

Love the little chuckle when describing the pen flare wars with the “dumb privates” in Iraq.

Thanks for showing us everything. Some future ideas along the same lines (which have been echoed elsewhere here): 1) A modified version for civilian use, perhaps sized down to a belt/fanny pack as its basis. 2) Now that we've seen Stage 3 (the pack) and Stage 2 (the belt), maybe you can share your thoughts on Stage 1 of our emergency gear: what we keep in our POCKETS. Whether it's a vest, a shirt, or a field jacket, let's see what we can fit in there . . .

The USGI poncho and the 1qt canteen/cup/stove/cover is probably the best piece of kit the military ever had that didn't make loud noise. Proven again and again

Those of us who went through F8 training in the 80s and early 90s were taught way different. 1-Right BDU cargo pocket was Canteen, Cup, triangle bandage. 2-Left BDU cargo pocket was poncho, matches, batteries. LBE - Left strap- pressure dressing, compas, field knife/bayonet. Right strap- survival kit, light, glow sticks Web Belt- 2 canteen, 2 ammo pouch, gear pouches( poncho liner, 1 MRE, 550 chord, 100 mph tape, socks.) Rest was in rucksack.

When I initially served with the British Army,, in the 1980's our belt kit layout was very similar, with SAS survival tins. Many of us used two cups instead of mess tins, due to the old 58 bottle and cup were plastic. So we use to carry the original 58 webbing metal cups to cook and poor the hot water into the plastic cup to drink and using the metal cups to eat out of. The Germans had another way of doing this, with a double metal cup system, that use to attach both ends of the water bottle. I still use my metal cup and old water bottle, and for a number of years, the US water bottle, cup and lid system.. Always interesting to see how things have developed, and I find this Ranger on You Tube extremely useful. Well done.

Excellent, the stainless steel Dutch mess kit was my first ever kit upgrade! So much nicer than our UK issue aluminium ones.

Im old and was recon in Vicenza late 80s-early 90s. We still wore H harness (issued Y harness, but we always scrounged until we had H harness and a butt pack). Compass always went around our neck, and we could live 72hrs out of what was on our belt and butt pack. It's just damned practical. Those clear canteens are slick!

Sir, T Y for your dedication. Lofty Wiseman says in his manual IIRC basically that 2 quarts of water will get you through 24 hours of maneuver at 120 degrees F. In dry desert I would add at least 3 more quarts to that somehow. Belts alone have the tendency to drop around your ankles. Not just embarrassing. Good to be able to convert the belt instantly to a torso pack. Contents to add are Tylenol, cough drops, and disinfectant. T Y again!

Considering what is happening globally, you should have a million subscribers. But then again, that's our advantage.

Scottish breakfast tea and a shot of Glenlivet.

Omg! I was waiting for you to drop a video! THANKS ANDREW!!!!!

A caution and a tip for you to consider: tip - always use a harp (bow) with that POS wire saw. Those split rings are not actually for handles, but can be used as such. Caution - Otherwise its life expectancy is about 2 minutes, in part due to the extreme heat that is developed. There are superior types out there and I recommend swapping it out for a better one. Cheers from a survival specialist and 26-year Veteran up here in Alberta, Canada..

Fantastic, well thought out escape belt and easy to apply. Thank you Andrew!

Funny how I built a similar belt. Not quite as extensive, but with enough to get me home if I had to ditch my bug out bag. Only one canteen; no water making kit, a smaller compass, only 2 30rd AR mags and 2 17rd pistol mags, a bigger med kit, 25ft in paracord, fire kit, knife and 4 mylar blankets; no poncho or tarp. Much lighter, but I had it paired with my chest rig, which carried more mags and other necessities. This was about 10 years ago, living in San Francisco. In case of a serious natural disaster or SHTF, I planned to drive/walk to my siblings house; the city would get crazy and I want no part of that nightmare. Time to update that belt; now that I live the free state of AZ.

Nice job Ranger 👍🇺🇸

Yet another great, educational video. Thank you sir!

Webbing is better than both chest rigs and plate carriers. Man was designed to wear the weight around his waist line. You can still get Alice LBE for cheap.

You are one superb survival instructor and a gifted presenter! Thank you, sir, for not wasting time, but just cutting to the chase! Absolutely no need to double speed your videos:)

12:30 Already a topic for a future video: How would you enhance the Escape Belt Survival Kit? Or how would you make one for civilian use?

I love how confident this dude is

a Batman utility belt IRL.

Love your videos! Direct, to the point, humorous enough to maintain viewer attention, and thorough. My Dad had a very similar instruction style- he would have enjoyed your vids as well. Keep it up!

Nicely done on showing off the belt setup.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

I’ve been wanting to put together a sufficient belt kit this information extremely helpful, thanks Andrew !

Thank you for show us your survival kit!!! 😎👍🏻

Your videos are always outstanding !! I always enjoy watching them !!!!!

I agree what he said when it comes to tea and the thirst factor

Great instruction and fun to boot. Thanks for a great video as always sir.

Great kit! Always get more ideas from your videos.

One of the most innovative videos posted on this channel! 👍

Excellent video, thanks for sharing the info. You've got one of the best channels on youtube!

It's been said already; bin the mess tins and use the canteen cups, ideally one 58 water bottle and large crusader cup one side and the US bottle and cup on the other. The Dutch cup is preferrable to drink from with a rolled rim and fits the USG bottle. My own belt has more brew kit items and confectionary, with trail mix etc, and at least 2 pouch meals with MRE heating bags if lighting a fire is a no no. Good vid and interesting to see somebody else's take on belt kit.

Another down & dirty.! Great addition to our outback survival bag. Cheers Major from Australia.

The knife you're looking for, is the TRC Mille Cuori! Nothing comes close, to a soldiers knife in my book. It sharpens easily to a scalpel a scary sharp edge (sharper than Moras) yet it holds it's edge forever and it's tougher. Best materials perfectly executed. Sheath is high end Kydex, way better than any Kudex I ever had.

Wonderful info, glad to see the comments on Level 1,2, & 3.

Great belt. Always great info. Thanks!

if you brew tea more than 20 minutes with constant but low heat it can actualy help with diaherra

Hello 👋 Andrew, thank you for sharing another informative video. You always do a great 👍 job. Stay safe and healthy out there. 😊

Another great video. Thanks Andrew. " Semper Fi!"

Wow, what a unique and interesting kit! Very practical, it's something I think lots of folks would actually carry due to the belt pack format.

Amazing ! Thanks so much for sharing !

Hi Andrew, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺, thank you for your time to make these videos.

Thank you. Sir!,, I always get some thing from these presentation.

Hi Andrew. Thank you so much, once again, for a real on the ball presentation. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel

Hello 👋 Andrew, thank you for sharing this informative video. Great job. Stay safe out there.

Awesome! Thanks, Andrew!!

Sir, being old school and long in the tooth. It is very nice to see that these old school methods are still used. I carry a survival belt in my car along with a small backpack. I prefer the survival belt to a get home backpack. Thank you, Ranger, for showing this survival belt. The only other equipment I carried with me is a small pair of binoculars. But it was a personal preference. Rangers Lead the Way. SAS, we do the batshit crazy stuff as in Who Dares Wins. Ranger, keep your head on a swivel. Keep your powder dry and watch your six.

Always love your videos. Thank you!

Nice kit , I would ditch the square dixie pots completely , you are right to carry 2 SS cup cantens , however , what you should do is use one for drinks ONLY & the other IF you need to heat/cook meat or can of food . Also run a longer lanyard on your compass , tie to belt . Get a 4 mag pouch , use on weak side , that gives you a xtra pouch on the right , push the pouches to the sides & rear , leaving the front clear to lie down , also get a thick needle & strong thread , if you need to repair your pouches or belt/harness . I presume the belt buckle is a alloy alpin QD , if using a plastic fastex type , you need to change to a more robust buckle/adjustment , either a metal alpin type of steel roll pin type . Had by fastex buckle stood on and it broke one side , so my belt order could not be closed/tightened , not something you want to have to put up with in the field .

Solid load out . Those mini flares are very cool.

Great checklist and layout! I love my coffee but used teabags (black or green tea) are good for wound compresses. I learned this when my Mother had an ugly incision, per the surgeon. She gave me the stink eye but the wound went from angry and red to a healthy pink in 2 days. She asked for it the 3rd day, because it was soothing. Little things ...

Ya'll are awesome!!!!! I'm learning so much. Hopefully soon I'll be able to come to the Pathfinder School and be able learn first hand.

Thanks for this information very helpful

Great video Sir, thank you for sharing your content, and experience with us.❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

Thank you!

Great kit. You've given me a couple ideas to improve on mine. As for the pocket kit, I'm a firm believer in carrying a few water purification tabs in case you find yourself in a situation where making a fire is either not possible or not advised.

Thanks for the video.

I would change a few things. Some type of suspenders will make for a much more comfortable carry and give you a good place to carry a tourniquet and battle bandages in front, extra handy! With two canteen cups and a CC stove, the mess kit and Esbit stove are unnecessary but I would add a second CC stove! In my experience those wire saws are worthless, a small folding saw (7") is much better! I would use the pouch that you have your poncho in for extra food and attach the poncho below the rear center for a handy seat! And a pair of gloves and a few candles! Great kit! Thank you!

This was a great video. I just shared it with my brother and friends.

Love that setup! Really wish I could buy one already assembled (minus the mags). I'd gladly pay your asking price.

Holding a compass in your left hand! I know about bias but never knew that this could counteract strong side bias. I always keep a whistle tied to my compass. In a non tactical env, high viz lanyards and tags help stop equipment loss.

Great video with good info. There are a few items I would change for me. But overall a good basic kit set.

Great video sir!! As always very informative.

Great video, I like the belt kit idea, very cool

I like the concept. Thx Col.

Thank you for another great informative video. Enjoyed every bit of it learned a little bit more, which is always good. I will improve my belt today.😊

Thanks Andrew ! TAKE CARE..

What a great concept, great belt !

Awesome as usual andrew

Andrew, great video and info!!!!!!!

As usual great info. and well done video.

You inspired me to dig out my small survival kit from 45 years ago. I had it in a training skin decontaminating kit container. Had the list of contents written on some card stock on the inside of the lid. I should update it because many things have been downsized since then. My small glass signal mirror has started to delaminate and getting black around the edges. Center is still clear and usable but a metal one is much thinner. Fire starters are much smaller now. I had a collapsible broadhead arrowhead in mine. Did you have waxed dental floss in your's? I think I used to carry the kit in an extra ammo pouch. My big survival kit had a penguin flare as well so that was fun to see. I also had a small fishing kit taped to my K-Bar sheath.

Great video Andrew!

Thanks Andrew

Thank you for your video really excellent contacts. Have a great day and I look forward to your next videos.🤘🏻☘️🇺🇸⚡️⚡️

another outstanding video, Andrew

Outstanding AF. Looks almost like mine

Haha!! you mentioned pin flares, when I saw those I laughed and thought about my guard duty days in Iraq. Thanks.

Hi Andrew love it keep the videos coming Cheers Jc 😁👊🏻🇬🇧

I got up fairly early today, about 2:30 in the morning. Started watching a bunch of crap, came across your videos and now I can’t stop. I’ll be slim when I have to go through this stuff again. But I already have some ideas thank you for your time. USA forever.

120 rounds seems light. I thought 210 was the norm. But hey, what do I know. I like that Dutch tin. Stainless steel? Aluminum, although lite, seems to me to be fragile. Very nice kit. Well thought out. As most everyone watching says, you have one of the best channels on YT. Your content, as all of us former and current military types can attest, is simple and straight to the point. Bravo Zulu.

Strangely, I learned this from my Woodbadge training as a Scout Leader: if you carry a map (the good quality USGS type or similer quality) soak them in some good quality deck preservative and lay them out to dry conpletely, they will be both water and mosture proof and in extremis, can be used either for a waterproof cover or a fire starter. Note pads can be done the same way and are cheaper than the ones bought on line from gear suppliers.

I am a new subscriber,keep up the good work.

outstanding as always

My battle belt is similar. I carry the ar 6 stinger 2 repeating crossbow. It has most of my tools. My battle belt pouches are toward the front. Not the back. My backpack has my food and main tarp. Plus my cooking items.

Well done. Maybe add a pair of Tegaderm and a couple packets of bacitracin or triple antibiotic, because its like a giant bandaid that is wafer thin and sterile.

Yup been watching those videos from them guys from over there. Mmn more because I'm getting sick of watching American RU-vid channels and buy, buy from us. I also bought a BCB CRUSADER kit too. Got to get out and try that out. It seems to be a better canteen than us one. Great video double click on the like button.

Good job I use my belt when hunting or camping when I am away from camp. I carry more first aid.

A comprehensive kit. Only thing i would add is electrolyte tablets. Pop them in the small pouch beside your right canteen pouch.

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Thank You.

Holy moley! That dutch mess kit is legit! You can literally use it as a dutch oven!