It would be interesting to compare one of the cheap knives in an endurance test with one of the original victorinox knives.

Ironic, that something called "Elite First-aid" has no First-aid items in it.

That wire saw is worth less than the knife. It's nothing more than a filler. Saw w/swivels, and rings. A couple of sticks for handles and wa la. Best wire saw. Really enjoy your videos. 👁❤🏕❇🔥🥓

More years ago then I like to think about. There was a company putting survival kits in plastic Nalgene bottles. There where like three or four different ones. I never bought any because I build my own, living in Wyoming like I do. You need more water storage and better shelter. But it was and still is an interesting idea. After watching you "struggle" too get things out of the bottle, imagine trying to do that if your cold and wet or maybe you dinged your hand. At least the Nalgene bottles that where used had a much bigger mouth. As others have said, ditch the wire saw, and get one with rings for handles. Easier to pack and you can make a bow saw with it. And there are some good wire saws out there.

Was that a magnifying glass in the whistle?

Some extra things could go on Outside without adding much weight or bulk. Wrap waterproof tape around bottle. Enclose it in a tight kitbag with hanging cord. Put several ranger bands around bottle above tape. Aluminum foil around whole rig before placing in kitbag.

The zip lock bag is to stuff the items in incase you use the bottle for water!

Don't know why the makers of those kits don't use wide mouth bottles....

I agree. Not a bad kit. Your video presentation on kits is excellent. Very informative and clear.

Nice video! Interesting- when you mentioned the area where you live I immediately realized why our philosophies are a bit different (I'm in Montana where it gets cold even on summer nights). Of all the super cheap kits you've featured this one is one of the best. Yeah, some of the stuff is crappy but the entire kit is $20 that's understandable. As far as tweaks go I would lose the wire saw. The handles are huge and I suspect they'll break off with very little use. I don't think a wire saw is all that useful but if you want one I'd go with the small ones with rings for handles. Those are easier to convert into a bow saw (about the only way they're useful). I really think you should add some tinder. Those compressed towels almost certainly rayon; it will burn in a fire but I doubt it will ignite with a spark. On the other hand you could ditch the coffee filter and use one of the towels to prefilter water. Great addition of the SAK! Of course it costs almost double what the kit cost. ;-) The cord is handy as well. My guess is that if you ditched the crappy saw you might be able squeeze a space blanket in there. It would likely be a tight squeeze, that's a pretty small bottle! Good stuff, looking forward to what you review next.

Another awesome kit video! I subcribed to your channel because I love your survival kit reviews! I love how you give an honest review, and you add stuff to them which is probably my favorite parts lol! Anyways keep making these enjoyable kit vids bud!

I'm in Cartersville, a straight shot down hwy41 to Tru-prep. Was there a couple days ago re-supplying.

I like the kit, it's really good for the price range in which it is.

add a better knife and some water purification tabs, a water storage bag and that would be a great little kit

I couldn't agree more. Not sure why they put these toggles on the wire saw in the first place when rings give you so many more options and are less cumbersome to get in and out of that bottle. Apart from the Victorinox saw being the best saw in this kit anyway ;-)

As you said...NOT the bottom of the barrel but will work nevertheless. Way to go in getting all of that back into the bottle.For the price...I'd buy it. Oh, maybe put some Pez in the bottle...yum.

Did that whistle have a magnifying glass in it.

while this kit does have SOME components that would be beneficial, it still has 2 great shortcomings that all of these premade plastic water bottle kits have. first, the bottle is plastic, so it is inherently breakable, and second, with the contents inside the bottle, where do you put water? you don't want to set out expecting to "find" drinkable water, that you then have to try and purify it with what ever tablets they provide. then where do you put the stuff when you finally have water? While we are at it, how many people buying this kind of kit actually know how to build a snare, and place it where it might actually provide protein? I stand by my earlier statements, and say that you would be better served getting a stainless bottle, with a nesting cup, and carry it in a water bottle bag, preferably one with pals webbing, and put a couple molly bags on it to hold a kit. so you can start out with a quart of water. I have a 10 "C" minimalist hiking kit on my channel that improves the quality. I admit it does increase the cost, but it makes it something you could actually effect survival with. these kits al seem to me to be companies playing on people's panic mode and giving a false sense of security

That saw is kinda nice, but I like the loops for the option of using a springy stick to fashion into almost a buck saw shape.

i really enjoy your videos , great job !

Nice bottle set survival... Repacking - u could have put something of those i.e towel tablets insde empty space in that whistle/compass/ flaslight etc. thingy?

I never see any insect repellent in these kits. Citronella tea candles, mozzie wrist bands, mozzie coils or they make sun#creen and repellent cream.

Shalom my friend. One awesome kit.

Not a bad kit

Well that looks pretty good actually I liked it a lot so maybe I'll do one of these videos the water bottle survival kit I already did a mother pill bottle pill survival kids who might as well do this one this giving me a lot of good ideas because water bottles occupy a lot of space and you can put a lot of stuff in them so that way you can stay longer in survival situations very good video thank you so much sir

Nice clear review. I’m not a fan of mini kits, too often they sacrifice function for miniaturisation. A kit with no shelter is only half a kit, and the inclusion of snare wire and fishing gear in a little kit designed for very short term use is fantasy. There are essentially two survival strategies: stay put or keep moving. If you have the means to signal for help and expect to be found fairly fast where you are, a quick effective shelter, water and first aid may be all you need. If not, it may be necessary to move to where you have phone reception or where people can find you, in which case you need shelter you can walk in and the means to deal with injuries to feet, like blisters, and damage to footwear which would slow you down. Anyone going out into remote places or doing risky activities should carry a kit suitable for that environment and a PLB. Carrying a few pounds of proper gear takes around a tenth of the energy needed to make a good natural shelter and saves the 3 hours or so of daylight it takes to build it.

Good start replace the bottle with a metal one and replace the knife with a similar knife or multi tool but good quality

Great video, as usual! I would ditch the wire saw (you have the saw on the Swiss Army Knife anyway...which is awesome!) Doing that would provide a lot of room for more gear. Other than that, a decent kit, especially after your additions. Thanks, and keep the video’s coming!!

I bought one of these except mine was red and clear same gear it's cheap stuff but I keep it in the car in my go bag that has alot more gear

Cool vid. Are you a swiss army knife rep?

Did the whistle compass combo have a magnifying glass. I thought i spotted one. I think its a good cheap kit. The Victonox would have doubled the price plus and maybe the company should off it as an option

The infamous Swiss Army knock off 🤣

Budget friendly is one thing, but don't cheap out on one of the most important components.

I have a 2 litre stainless steel water bottle that I wish to make into a survival kit. Do you have a video of one please?

With 4 expandable towels, couldn't you use them to strain water?

Looks better than the Rothco.

Can you do a review on the SOL-3

You live in the Atlanta area?

Wondering what you would do with all these 'kits' etc. that you have collected....or have I missed a previous post in which you explain?

As almost always with these little kits, needs water purification. Otherwise acceptable.

Liked it👍

I'd take that fake Swiss army knife over those "survival tool" metal plates any day. IMO putting a $40 Victorinox knife in such a rudimentary kit is like putting a turbocharger on a Hyundai Accent.

20 bucks is no bad

Annoying music distracting us from you speaking.

Buy the time you get the gear out, you're dead. Not well thought out.

lol why does this guy get so butthurt about the knock off swiss army knives?? Like he is calling the tooth pick a "terrible toothpick" like, its a piece of plastic you pick things out of your teeth with, how can it possible be bad if you didnt even use it??????