"I'm very much inspired by the Predator movies, the 1st 2 good ones" FINALLY someone who acknowledges Predator 2 as a good movie. Great EDC as always James.
Possible Tips: 1) Take 30' of paracord and some bankline and make a rapid ridgeline system and put it in your tarp/poncho bag. Will make setting up a tarp/poncho shelter way faster and easier. Lots of videos out there on how to make one. Stores up nice and small in it's own little roll. That way you can use that hank of additional paracord for other things and never worry about having to choose to use it for shelter or something else. 2) Look at maybe using a single-walled stainless steel or titanium water bottle/canteen so you can boil water in what you use to carry water around in. Will make preparing coffee/tea faster since you won't have to wait for your cup to cool down. I carry a 32-ounce round stainless water bottle in a titanium cup. Boil water in the bottle, pour it into the cup and enjoy. Get a fish mouth spreader to use to hang bottle over fire or to safely retrieve it from a fire without catching a case of the third-degree burns. Also helps to avoid ingesting microplastics. 3) I use an old motorcycle dry bag as a haversack. Bonus: it's completely waterproof, has a removeable shoulder strap, and a tough exterior because 'motorcycle'. Plus it's easy to attach to my dual-sport motorcycle or to a backpack/rucksack. 4) Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Max headlamp/90-degree flashlight. It's a wide-beam light, perfect for lighting up a nighttime campsite and has a magnetic base. 5) Buy a 100-pack of Stonebriar 6-hour tea candles ($30 Amazon). Buy 24-pack of mini Bic Lighters ($28 Amazon). Buy 24-pack of Foraineam round aluminum tin cans w/screw-on lids ($23 Amazon). Put 8 tea candles and 1 mini Bic lighter in each tin. BAM! Instant "48-hour survival light/fire tin" at a low cast and very reusable. Some of the tins can be used to store other things as well. I've tested those candles and they burn for pretty much 6 hours in an enclosed, draft-free space. You can light a single candle for low light or 4 at a time for survival cooking, heating up a small shelter, or for more light. Comes out to about $6.23 per completed light/fire tin and you'll have at least 13 of them leaving 11 tins for other things or to build more light/fire kits. I've used the rest of the tins to house things like an emergency ham radio HT kit, emergency shortwave radio receiver kit, toiletries, etc. with the lids and sides nice and labeled. Put a light/fire tin in every vehicle and bag and not worry about having a survival light or way to make fire. Done properly it doesn't rattle either. 6) Small, cheap, stainless flat-pack stoves like Cuervo carries. Put one in every bag! Perfect for emergencies or when you can't build a ground fire or Dakota hole. 7) Big ol' tritium key fob to light up inside of bag late as well as one on the outside of the bag to find it quickly and easily in the dark. When your eyes are adjusted to the dark, they glow very bright and don't require charging and should last 10 years or more.
If your wanting a good but reasonably priced folding saw, try Lowe's. Last time I went in I picked up a curved red and black handled saw for $20. You might need a sleeve for it, but it's been doing great by me for yard work for about 2 years.
Good vid, nice job. I use the Bushcraft Outfitters MEST tarp. It's 5'x8' light weight and durable. 10 tie off loops sewn onto it. Just something I keep on me all the time. Doesn't take up much space or weight and provides a quick set up shelter if needed. Take care
Can't believe YT didn't send me a notification. Nice to see you, brother. FYI, I'm starting a new project and have a new account, so I'm moving to Tropicsteaders and following you with that one. Hopefully my project takes off because I can't wait to be able to afford to support you further by becoming a Patreon.
I think multitools are a big Eigther/Or situation: Eigther you carry a Swiss Army style Knife OR you carry a Leatherman. If i was forced to only pick one, id go with the Leatherman (Swiss Tool X specifically) the tools are of the same quality/size and the pliers are just so infinitely handy!
Excellent video as always James. PS. As a silky owner and heavy user for the last 61/2 years. I cannot recommend them enough. From the 130 pocket boy to the 240 gomboy! Or even there fix blades! The greatest thing is. You can choose what teeth size you want on the folding saws. And the blades are replaceable. You can literally use another blade as the tool to replace/swap out a blade. And the back of them is an excellent scraper for tender and throws extraordinary sparks! And they have a two position locking blade. Most of them you can get three different types of blades. Fine, medium or large tooth. And on some you can get extra large tees. If you’re just trying to put away massive amounts of firewood or perhaps even structural timber. I prefer the large tooth. But the medium tooth is excellent for crafting. However they all work very well. And absolutely cut faster than a Bahco
Bearhard makes a survival shelter for about $16.00 I've had mine for two years and it still looks new. If you want a survival shelter that collects rainwater Survivart Pro is the only game in town. Just got one up for my trip up to Crater Lake this week.
I always carry Coalcracker bushcraft's T6Zero trap. I find it adorable for the weight and compact ability at $75. It's not cheap but with it for the convenience.
Love your videos, discovered them a couple of months ago. Great content, and dig the music Cuervo! Starting my first camping adventures soon!!! Thanks!!!
James, been away but catching up on your content, which is quality as always. For a poncho replacement, check out the Helikon-Tex USGI style ponchos. High quality and very versatile. Also, don’t forget that your hand sanitizer is an excellent source of ignition for fire starting. A nice sized blob on a rock will burn for a good while as a fire starter. Also in case you didn’t know, Fritos and Doritos are excellent fire starters as well btw, hold a lot of oil that burns hot and cleanly. Use your Bic lighter on one and your snack in the field can help start a fire too.
definitely a good option for a poncho replacement, im gonnabe ordering the helikon once i geta few extra bucks in my pocket. appreciate the suggestion, brother!
I like your wide brim. I prefer them. You forgot to mention your boots. Love mine and your set up is perfect. Great kit James. Experience guides us all on what we bring. Might need to add a bit of first aid.
I'll be looking forward to that Thrunite Archer Mini rewiew. If I may make a recommendation regarding folding saws, check out the Silky F180. Like the Bahco, it is compact and lightweight but outperforms the Laplander for about the same price. Which I can say with full confidence since I own both of these saws. Great gear loadout as always, bro.
Nice show and tell there JYF 🦊 I carrie that same exotac lighter every where I go nice fishing 🎣 setup you got I been eyeing the Exotac fishing gear they came out with but just haven’t gotten to buying it yet but I will 👍👌✌️🦊🇺🇸
I also wear a wide, 5 1/2", brim hat by sunbody. It is a palm iron weave that i have been wearing for three seasons so far. Very tuff, mine got stomped by our biggest mule, blown off and travelled several times ( should put a wind string on it LOL ) they run about $40 for a blank, highly recommended. i also carry a bandana in my pocket but wear 42' square silk wild rags around my neck, in the bush I wear one that's raw silk, also recomended to handle desert heat. Love the "crackhead" comment with the chapstick. Good video my friend, JJ P.S. I did not see a linkfor your smalller sized knife?
So glad to see you checking the Fenix flashlight. I love them all. Excellent quality. Can't wait to hear your opinion and review of it. P.S. love the shirt!
Great video, I liked it, keep up the good work. By the way, I also recently started making videos about hiking and bushcraft, look at it somehow, I assure you it will be a lot of fun. Grretings from Belarus tourist.
Ka-Bar makes a nice Backpack Kaster Fishing System. Think about putting bank (color black) trout line small diameter and strong. For sure always carry paracord. 🙏🇺🇸🪖
