The $300+ Wilderness Survival Kit from Best Glide ASE 

Hi everyone, please excuse the occasional focus issues that come up...I'm still getting used to shooing in the new video booth I built. Also, my fingers got in front the lens a couple times during the video and I didn't catch it until the video was already live..so I can't fix it now. Anyway, enjoy the video and thanks for watching!

Ahh the perfect way to wind down before bed. Looks like there is some decent value in that kit, the first aid part was very impressive.

I have that survival book and several others for the same guy. They are all basically the same book just different titles/publishers. The oldest one I have has published in the 80's. The author was a S.A.S. survival instructor so you would have to deal with the British words and spellings. Yes, it does have lots of information.

I agree, that’s a pretty darn good kit! Love the additions you made and improved overall! Loved the video! Have a great day!

really enjoyed this, was hoping to see some more content, it feels like it's been a while. you've really inspired me over the last year or so. thanks for the great uploads.

These videos are really fun to watch. Thanks for your hard work!

not bad at all, I took the same kit and did similar additions, but used 2 of those kits and made a third up using the bag with specialized gear. all reside in a large dry bag with shoulder straps. rides well in the back of a Piper super cub bush plane

I definitely wouldn’t call this a wilderness survival kit, it’s missing the most important parts, for instance how many people know how to cook fish or animals they snare using aluminum foil, they could have added a small stainless steel container for boiling water or cooking, and if 2 people are trying to survive with that small reflective blanket on a cold rainy night their not going to make it, at least put a large reflective blanket or a medium sized tarp in, no fixed blade knife to process tender? Someone could get hurt using a Swiss Army knife for that, and building a shelter using what is here to cut down small trees would also be very dangerous, nothing for scaring away bear or wolves.... I would say at best this bag would be good for the back of a car Incase you get stranded for a few days or something to keep at your house during a prolonged power outage

Very nice nice review. The kit was surprisingly well stocked compared to others I’ve seen. Definitely could use some upgrades but it is a good all be it expensive base kit. As always everyone needs to put their own touch on it. Thanks for sharing.

Very well put together kit. For those that don’t want to spend the time to do it their own, price is good. On the other hand I have put together a similar kit on my own. There are many things in this kit that are new to me. Thanks for your review of this kit. I will build on my own from the information you provided in this video. Thanks

My only tiny complaint I can think of is the wire saw. There was plenty of room for a small folding saw. Overall a good kit though.

The only thing missing is a pair of medical gloves, otherwise I am positively surprised by the quality and selection of the items 👍

Thanks for sharing Eric. That’s a fantastic kit I didn’t know existed.

The USA made bag is awesome! As usual, the additions were spot on! I would buy this kit for sure, however, I would change some components because of personal preference. Overall, another great kit from Best Glide! Thanks for posting! Looking forward to your next video review!

looks like an awesome Kit. Thanks for the review!

Love your work, brother. Please keep the reviews coming.

I’d like to see you start your own survival equipment company. I’d support the heck out of it. I’d trust anything you’d put in a kit you’d put together

Great kit and I agree with all your additions but as big as that bag was I would add the following: -Solar charger -Folding saw -Small tarp -Heavy duty 55 gallon trash bag

This is 100% the bag/kit that you'd want with you if you're playing *Jumanji,* just in case you get _that_ square (those who've seen the movie, know)! 😏

Folding saw, tarp/poncho, and more cordage like tarred bank line. DX the bite kit to make more space. Great kit overall and your additions were spot on.

its a good day when eric uploads especially when its new year in you country

Great review! I wonder why these off-the-shelf kits never seem to concentrate on providing adequately robust shelter? Something as basic as a cheap tarp may last longer and give you better peace of mind in a survival situation. I realise this takes up space and adds weight but I'd readily swap it for anything made of Mylar from a durability standpoint.

It’s pretty legit. You could get more space to add maybe a hatchet, extra chord, even a tarp by taking some of those items out of the wrapper. I get the ziplock bags as organizers. Think I’d prefer a backpack

Very nice review again. I guess this will be the one I want for me and my family sooner or later.

Thanks. Seems to be a good kit and a fair price. Agree with the fixed blade knife and suggest swapping out the wire saw for a Nordic pocket chainsaw... much more efficient. Also a couple of plastic ponchos and another mylar blanket, plus at least one pair of gloves.

With what you added to the kit, it went from being good to excellent !

Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing the different survival kits

glad to see your channel growing brother.

I am a bit surprised for a lot of things that I think this pack is lacking, and not just for practical use, but what I would have expected from this kind of kit. First-Aid: A bigger assortment of blisters, expecially for fingers or small cuts. Medication: Most important - anti-histamines and disinfectant solution (could double as fire starter). Firestarter: Simple, a bic lighter and a wax candle to have a longer time to light a fire than with a match only. Sawing kit: Heavy duty needles for canvas, jeans or leather and of course some heavy duty thread for this (waxed for water protection). Signaling: A simple pack of small glow-in-the-dark sticks to mark path in the dark. Others: A rain poncho, a fixed blade knife (with a handle that could be tied to a stick as a spear) and some small magnets (with multiple uses, for example to magnetize needles for a compass or to organize needles, hooks and other metal in the dark). Of course I don't agree with your statement that you are not allowed to use the cost for this kit as a negative critizism, as the price should mirror the quality of the items. And a fact is - not intended to insult anyone - that "made in US" not always means that it's best or even good quality of certain items. What is important is to look at the material used for the product and what you can expect the item to endure when it needs to in harsch conditions. I would not say that there are no quality in the US, there are some areas where US has some competitive products for sure, but just as I would not say that everything made in Sweden is automatically best quality in every field. We have our strong areas in steel, metal and wooden products .. whereas I would not say that our plastic, cotton or fine-electronic industry would make anyone impressed. =D But I did enjoy this walkthrough as it was not too extensive but also not too short. You clearly know what you talk about, and you chose words only that ad something to your video. Good job.

I love your content, I like your way, I look forward to the next video.

"Let;s get that onto a tray....nice!"

Well, you addressed the two shortcomings that I immediately noticed: weak on shelter and cutting tools. I'm sure with time and energy you could use the cordage, SAK and the survival book to build a shelter. But if you become stranded in inclement weather, the ability to quickly erect a shelter could make the difference in surviving that first night. Overall, I agree with your assessment that this is a quality, well thought out kit that is fairly priced.

Excellent additions

good kit, good review. Cheers Stu

Good additions to the kit.

Hi Eric! Glad to see you doing another great review! Sure look forward to them! I agree that the price of the kit seems fair, in my opinion. The USA made bag

Thanks for sharing this is really awesome

Iwould settle with the SAK and instead of the Mora, I would want a folding saw like the Silky PocketBoy. Its better for processing firewood. Love your videos.

Won't get into price, but here's my additions, as a pilot: -Good large fixed blade -Small axe -Small mess kit -Freeze dried and stripped MRE's -Can of Sterno & stove -One gallon water jug, kept full -LifeStraw -Flares -Tube tent -Map (every time I update my paper sectional chart, toss the old one in the kit) -Tourniquet -Maxi pads and QuickClot -Several suture sets and basic medical instrument set I go heavy on the first aid because if you crash, you're going to be surrounded by sharp jagged metal. Out here it could be a couple days before S&R finds your plane, better to be fed and healthy while you're probably tore up.

Im in! I love how fire maple supports youtubers

Heres a silly trick that i believe may help you out. For the small bags that are hard to open, pinch the "zipper" between your index and pointer finger with the "zipper" in a horizontal position, as well as both fingers. While pinching, pull your pointer finger (toward your wrist) and push with your thumb (away from wrist). This will essentially slide the 2 halves of the zipper, separating them and creating a bump that you can use to open the rest of the way. I hate struggling with those small bags that are difficult to get in, but this trick will save your sanity!

Man, this looks pretty decent all in all. Definitley one of the better kits You have shown, cost-benefit-wise.

I like the stuff you added but I really like the little bottle of jack a nice little bonus

Nice review

The most impressive aspect is that the retail is only $300 and change. To most reasonably skilled individuals the kit offers more than many of the super duper, tri-fold/ everything labeled options on the market. I’m not a huge shoulder bag guy & that immediately makes me lean toward automobile.” Unless one is disabled a backpack is so much more functional especially if self rescue is necessary. Great bash-up this time around. And thank you for always reminding the naysayers that the number one overhead in kit building is labor -these companies may love preparedness but they’re not non profits.

Yeah kit bash i just watched your video on your survival kit i must admit i have never seen a auto fishing rig in a survival kit be for that was cool thanks for showing that

Hi! Love this! Thanks

Nice kit, only real issue I have with it is the Sawyer Venom extractor. It's useless and does more harm than good. It actually doesn't do any good. The idea behind it is based on the old "suck out" the venom, which anyone who has to deal with venomous snakes in their environment and understands how venom actually is absorbed by the body will tell you, is absolute bollocks and an old wife's tale. Snake venom consists of a multitude of different molecules that are absorbed differently by body tissue, if it gets into your blood stream it's coursing through your body and you're not sucking that out, the wound channel is not straight down with venom pooled at the bottom. I can go on for an hour 😉 Also after a bite you have more venom naturally leaking out of the wound than what these things will extract and they actually block the wound channel by sucking the flesh up and thus putting pressure on it, often collapsing it. The same as advice on applying a tourniquet, this will just give people a false sense of security and may lead to more damage and or death. While I'm not a snake bite "expert" I did grow up in the South African Highveld and delat with dozens of snake bites on our farm including my own 2 bites.

Don't beat yourself up for using new equipment. S*** happens. One think I do and would like to point out, take things out of bulky outer packaging. It'll save wright and give you more space for packing more items. Like the better stove, a folding saw, radio, etc. I would also line it with a trash bag to keep dust and moisture out. As for the price, $330 seems very fair. Great review and additions.

Bags inside of bags is a good thing when it comes to survival kit keeping stuff intact

Very nice review

Thank Goodness you didn’t leave out the Whiskey. Actually, you need 2 bottles. One for before you start your emergency set up, and one as a reward for after you finish ; )

The steel cups are a necessity if you want to heat water or cook something small.

I was a combat medic in the army in my opinion the only thing missing in the medical kit is a minor surgery kit containing, a couple of forceps,stiching material,steral gloves.

Very nice kit. 👌

Great kit for the money. So many kits out there in the 300: range don’t even compare.

100% the best readymade kit I have seen so far - I sure hope they sell to Canadians.

New vid! Nice.

Rather than the snake venom extractor, a good snake bite bandage would be better

Really enjoy your videos. I have several of the kits you've reviewed. I am curious, with all the kits you are reviewing, what do you do with them after the review?

The only thing that was missing was an actual saw. I would have gone with the Victorinox Hunter or Fieldmaster or added a folding saw. But i agree with you this is a great kit only missing a primary saw and a cooking vessel.

Really enjoyed the video Eric. Impressed by this kit. Good that a genuine Victorinox was included but the Camper or Hiker models would be a better option as they have a saw.

Love your videos, they're ALL badass!!! Quick question though...do they make p51 or the other type of can openers for left handed people??? I've tried the p51 can opener before, but I could not operate it because I am left handed. Not being anyway, just curious on your opinion because you know ALOT about this type of things!!! Thanks in advance if you can answer ❤❤🙃

I've seen $300 kits with way less stuff in it. This is a good one for that price.

That is a really neat kit, the only thing I am not fond of os the bag. I cant help but think it would draw attention to you when you may not want it too. Still really cool though. Thanks for sharing this with us.

I love this

I enjoy your reviews and videos a lot. I wish that you could show how much more space saving you would get by taking the products out of their consumer shelf packaging. For example the bug spray only needs to be the bottle and the head nets could be together in a small baggie. I bet there would be a ton of space left over. I thought that everything was in bags except the two books which warrant water protection more so than a hank of paracord.

Just recently discovered your channel, love the videos have spent most of my time the last few nights watching the past couple years worth of vids you made. Oh and I think you should ask best glide for some free product or a small fee as I’ve spent almost $700 on their site since being introduced to their company by you. 😅

I'd add a Stainless Steel bottle and leave the emergency water out, you can then refill the bottle as many times as you need. Replace the Emergency rations with some broken down MREs or Home made Pemmican, just my opinion on what to add and leave out. A good video, though instead of that bag I'd use a back pack that open like a clam shell with ditty bags or velcro bags to separate you contents better. Keep up the good work.

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nice kit

Muito Bom! Obrigado por compartilhar! Faltou um facão ou machado. Para serviço pesado.

That's the first kit I've seen that is worth the price.

Another good book with both of those books combined is a Boy Scout book

The shorter needles are called straight pins

Great video, I thought it was a quality kit to supply a pack but it was not complete in itself.

That is a really good kit! A bit costly but it does have quite a bit of quality goods. The 1st Aid bag rocks! I would add gloves and be quite happy. B.S Healthcare Administration degree 🎓

Good survival kit.

I use 5 gal paint strainer as big net over hat..and use as not too!

Love it

The only thing I would have done differently than they did is to put a SAK with a saw.

Thank you for the video!! Are you OK? I see you a little bit shaky

I’d say overall that’s a pretty good.Survival kit for the money.And for what’s inside the kit.

After all these videos what would you say are the top three kits based on completeness and quality of tools supplied ?

Could you make a video of what you would provide in a survival kit. One kit that is compact and then one kit that is the cadillac (dream) kits? Thanks!

Very nice kit. Actually I think it's overdone on the medications for a survival kit those have a limited shelf life. Obviously cost being a factor a Victorinox Huntsman would have been a better choice then the SAK and the wire saw.

I do like that kit

Throw in a folding saw, because I've seen those ring saw things break when you need 'em most. ... Get two rolls of TP and a trowl too. Put 'em in a bag, and tie a knot. Add it to that. Or you might be using band aids as TP.

I think that is a good kit and the price is pretty good. I am not a fan of packaged water. It is bulky and adds weight. I would rather see better water collection. A life straw and a nice stainless steel container for collecting water and boiling it. You can pack all kinds of stuff inside it while it is in the bag.

Nice!

Each time you hike come back and add to your pack, you'll soon have all you need.

How much final weight? After add-ons

hey Eric. Off the shelve this seems to lack many shelter/cover options like a bivy or rain ponchos or a better saw yet the other stuff like first aid and fire are generous and pretty good. I can see this being useful for small planes and such.

Can someone tell me where i can buy medication part of this kit, or something like this?

i really like bestglide but i think their diminishing returns start to show up after the tins of which i bought 2 for loose ends\extremely rough 24 hr kits.

Gonna recommend, one more time, explore foot warmers as an alternative to hand warmers. They get hotter, so maybe a couple of each?

Does that die marker stuff kill wildlife and does allow the water to become clear again and not be poisonous

If you put a sawyer mini in the kit, you could filter 100,000 gallons of water, instead of the straws that only filter 30 gallons of water each.

Yep, damm fine kit but the bits you added should have been in there already ..... (grin) Espec the tube tent and stove !!!

With the size of that bag, I would suggest a small solar panel and charger plus rechargeable batteries for all electrical devices