Can you TRUST Walmart Survival Gear?

Can you TRUST Walmart Survival Gear? | Solo Camping Test

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Does Walmart survival gear really work? Gordon tests a 72 hour survival kit while on a solo camp and gives his recommendations on what may work better.
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Does Walmart survival gear really work? Gordon tests a 72 hour survival kit while on a solo camp and gives his recommendations on what may work better.
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@airsoftarmy77 Жыл бұрын

Clear goggles are NOT a gimmick. Although sketch as heck, anyone who has moved through the woods at night knows how easy it is to get your eye poked by a random branch.

@chones01 Жыл бұрын

It’s awful that they put “U.S. Coastguard approved” on the packaging as a marketing ploy. I really hope no one falls for that.

@tc1uscg65 Жыл бұрын

The water packets would be my best guess as to why the whole package is tagged as approved. Doubt the whistle is approved as well.

@chones01 Жыл бұрын

@@tc1uscg65 So because technically there’s a single type of item that is approved they get to label the whole package as approved? That’s slimy.

@tc1uscg65 Жыл бұрын

@@chones01 I agree. It's very deceptive. It also shows the ignorance of WalMart for not confirming it.

@wyattthemoose8983 Жыл бұрын

It's awful that if something says "Naturaly Flavored" is a marketing plus

@aceisking 7 ай бұрын

This kit is an emergency evac kit assuming for city use or a side kit to your main kit

@BelmontClan 2 жыл бұрын

The quake survival kit being $120 is about as expected and certain Walmarts used to carry the backpack style kits as well that were $99 so it really depends on where you get it, I’d honestly say that at least $20 of the price went into the backpack that was a generic red as well. Ozark Trail and UST-Ultimate Survival Technology are the two major “survival” brand names pushed by Walmart where as the better quality and name brand Coleman is being fazed out. Ozark Trail does have at least a nice looking hatchet with a hickory wood handle and the hatchet is also very sturdy and a hefty chopper.

@stephengonzalez2997 2 жыл бұрын

I did notice that they now sell a water proof back pack. Looks like a giant stuff sack with straps.

@wisperingbeard Жыл бұрын

Cool video. Nice edits and graphics. Appreciate the honesty as well. There is a distinct scarcity of survival kit testing in KZfaq land. This was a good one. I’ll be subbing and hoping for more like this.

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for following along on the journey.

@RelaxingRainWalker Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, a few years ago I attended a seminar on preparedness offered for free by my home state. They gave away backpacks full of stuff and most it came from quake preparedness. I have improved the backpack since then but was impressed that with the company. Thanks again. New Friend

@tc1uscg65 Жыл бұрын

One package of contents are officially Coast Guard-approved (the water packets and food bar). Sadly, that's the ONLY reason I can see why the whole package is tagged as CG Approved though. I'm sure the Coasties over at CG-ENG-4 would tell you this pack does not meet 46 CFR Sub Q's requirements with exception of the water packets and from the sound of your whistle, I'm going to say it's not approved. With all kidding aside, are great. 4.2ozs x2 a day will keep you alive. They have a 5-year shelf life and can be kept in your car as heat and cold do not break down the packets. I do have those packets and bars. They are yummy. Just thought I'd share that little bit of info.. cheers

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

I like the info! Very interesting about the packaged water too. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@jinxjones5497 Жыл бұрын

Id probably go for a better quality mylar blanket. The ones that are a bit bigger with orange on one side. They're not so delicate. I'd go for a small ferro rod over matches. Maybe pry the skinny one off those magnesium bar ones. Microcord is pretty good and this stuff is probably more expensive but kevlar cotton. Also a Stanley replacement blade. Cutting was the missing C 🙂

@cardiacbob Жыл бұрын

$76.00 ain't too bad. I'd throw some leather gloves in there and a collapsible water bag, but its pretty good for a natural disaster kit.

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

@777Nesher Жыл бұрын

I bought two of those Walmart kits on clearance for 3 bucks each and I overpaid lol okay the bags where useful when I replaced everything in the bags.

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

😅 The bags are pretty cool!

@stephengonzalez2997 2 жыл бұрын

Walmart gear is this generations "Kmart blue light specials".

@josephhuston7590 10 ай бұрын

It's not about the gear. It's about the person using it. Survival gear is for temporary use. Not long term.

@wanbawmcgraw3045 Жыл бұрын

“Coast guard approved” that don’t mean a whole lot 💀

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

☠️

@johnsurefoot69 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I've been impressed with your video quality. You have a great combination of information, entertainment, and flow. 🤙I look forward to the new content

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

Thank you for following along!

@jinxjones5497 Жыл бұрын

Walmart kit is better than nothing but its junk, those tiny ferro rods are usable but not in adverse conditions. Water is water. That one bar isn't much calorie wise especially when you will need them to keep warm. the Amazon one is actually pretty passable. It would keep you warm and dry, there's water plus a contingency and a lot of calories. Thats the rule of 3s covered and the 5 Cs

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

Perhaps I should do an Amazon kit video like this. 🧐

@lukecrue1 2 жыл бұрын

For $100 you can put together a great kit from only Walmart supplies. There are only a handful of pre made kits that are actually good (ESEE, Solkoa, Best Glide etc) but they're expensive. Best route is to always piece together your own. I know you were just doing a review of that kit though and you made a great video that points out how hard it would be to rely on these junky kits. Appreciate the content!

@grimgranite 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree 100%, always best to build your own kit based on the context you will be in. I appreciate the support and for the insightful comment! I think it would be fun to make a $100 Walmart challenge video.

@lukecrue1 2 жыл бұрын

@@grimgranite that would be awesome, I love those kinds of videos, if you make one I'll definitely watch it haha

@forlife-yt8rd Жыл бұрын

I would get that and add a good knife a sleeping pad and the ripstop nylon tarp

@rogercrum7339 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@grimgranite 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@aceisking 7 ай бұрын

This is meant to be used as an emergency evac kit not a woodland survival kit

@Alessandro-tf5xh 11 ай бұрын

I can see this kit maybe in an office, maybe there is an emergency and you have some stuff to pass the night?

@tdb65 9 ай бұрын

I cant find a link in the description.

@wayneandrews1278 Жыл бұрын

Great video keeps make video

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nxva2773 Жыл бұрын

I think you were supposed to use the box or gathered materials for tinder

@grimgranite Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Good thinking. I bet most people would remove the packaging before putting it in a car or backpack though. I do like the concept of using gathered materials for tinder. My personal favorite is cattail seeds. What’s your favorite tinder to use? Thanks!