I have a little jungle experience....some from SAS acquaintances and other from trekking as a hobby. I've spent some time in Panama, Colombia and Guyana. A few things I would think about. 1. Boots or shoes that will drain. First aid, powder, tape etc for your feet. Your feet are really the most important thing out there. At night if you have a dry set of socks you can get into your hammock, massage and powder your feet, perform any first aid(blister maintenance etc) then put the dry socks on and stay dry in the hammock. The socks will actually help wick away moisture during the night and help dry out your feet. 2. Dry set of clothes for night in the hammock. Put wet clothes back on in the morning then repack the dry clothes. When it's 65 degrees in a cloud forest on a mountain it SUCKS to put on wet clothes.....but this is how you survive crotch rot, fungus, etc 3. Use dry bags for your items that absolutely have to stay dry. Double or triple bag them if necessary. IE ziplock then dry bag etc. 4. Chemical purification is more reliable but slower. Chlorine is better at killing cryptosporidium....iodine is still good for first aid.... chlorine dioxide tabs are a little slow. A machete is easier to field sharpen than a parang because they are softer. I carry a 14" tramontina and a file. 5. You need to take salt and electrolytes with you. You will lose sweat by the gallon. 6. Water and food is more plentiful in the lowlands.....but it's hotter. Fishing is pretty much your best bet. Water is harder to find on ridges and mountains during the dry season, act accordingly. 7. Think about snake gaiters.....helps with snakes, thorns, can be used as a foot mat under hammock, can be a seat on the ground. 8. Ants will get you before snakes will....chose your hammock trees well and clean out around each tree to check for any nests. Scrape leaf litter out from under your hammock. 9. You can store wood under your tarp or shelter to help it dry. 10. Watch where you put your hands and feet. Stuff is not really looking to kill you but "loving up" on trees, vines, rocks etc can find the occasional scorpion, any, spider, snake etc. Don't put your hands where you can't see. 11. Never leave your shelter without your minimum survival kit. Getting lost in the dark from your hammock because you needed to poop sucks. 12. Start thinking about shelter sites at about 3 or 4 in the afternoon. It gets dark fast and stays dark for 10-12 hours in the jungles.

This guy is the MacGuyver of survival/bushcraft.

I would include a small bottle of insect repellant.

Did not know that about the nicotine and leeches. Thanks!

Been many years since I was in a jungle (vietnam) and this brought back memories. The beechnut was one. We found out that a big chaw keeps you awake and we would all carry pouch or plug. One guy was on watch one night and his eyes were very red. He was fighting sleep and a local told him to rub tobacco in his eyes. He did it. Once. 😅

In my fire kit, I also carry 'relighting candles', that is trick/gag birthday candles that relight when blown out. It gives an excellent amount of extended burn time with one flick of a lighter.

I say this all the time, but every thing you teach is always presented in a clear, concise, and easy to understand manner. That craniotomy I had in April was successful. Unfortunately, a secondary tumor developed deep in my forehead. Now I go for a radiation consult at UVA. It will be three times I have been lit up. Every time I think I can pick a date for a Pathfinder class, something like this happens . Ah well, I don’t plan on quitting anytime soon. Cheers to you sir.

Good one Andrew ! I'd recommend always bringing a headnet and a cap in the jungle.

Excellent, jungle survival is a whole other animal. I never heard of the nicotine trick for leeches. Thanks!

Always love seeing that you've posted a new video

I live near a tropical rainforest learning most of my jungle survival from my parents and grandparents because they lived in the jungle since young, we are from a tribe called the Ibans. It is interesting to see how a ranger does jungle survival and I've also learned a bit from this. Thank you for your great content.

Well it isn't Fort Bragg anymore. Chalk up another one for the perpetually offended. But to matters at hand. Mighty fine video, Major. You never disappoint. That bit about the chewing tobacco is a valuable tip for those venturing into the jungle. I may have to check into that parang. It looks like it will cut. Keep 'em coming. I watch some of them multiple times. Thank you for all you do for us.

Hell yes. I have sections of bike tire tube around every small bottle. They also make nice fat bands for straps or anything else.

Can't get enough , is how to relax on a Sunday . 😁😁😁

This video was extremely informative and helpful, even though I know enough, it's always good to know more, two is one, and one is none!

We didn't have the luxury of a hammock when I was in Vietnam but we did have a poncho LOL I really enjoy your videos and always learn a little something.

Nothing is quite like Florida phase. I go back to the days when we had Benning, mountain phase, desert phase last but not least Florida. Embrace the suck, hard times never last hard men do.

Good day sir. I've been waiting for you to do a video such as this, very nice. Like those that I've read on the chat line, I to am from a neo tropical island, and this helps with the basics. Thanks very much, keep them coming.. 🇹🇹

You cant go wrong with some beach nut.. love the video. Keep up the great work sir. Thank you.

You should make a Parang video, people don’t understand how to use them correctly or know just how versatile a parang actually is, it has replaced an axe even in my USA bushcraft/survival kit

Wow 😮

Your instruction is so precise its unbeleivable. And you not only explain how to but then show how to. I just wish I had my health back. But even though I cant get out anymore doesnt mean I havent practiced some of the stuff you have shown. Thank you.

Digging the Condor Parang for the price, I had a knife maker add decent micarta scales on mine. That plastic handle cracked on me after falling down a hill on my pack.

If you don't have a signal mirror you can also use an old CD and use the hole in the middle to look through and the shiny side to signal

All these years hiking and yaking the swamps of Central Florida, and this is the first I've heard of the chewing tobacco trick. Thanks!

I love the down and dirty, as always I learned much with this video, that tobacco hack is outstanding! Thanks Andrew

Thanks Andrew

Next level Military real world survival bushcraft skills that I have learned on KZfaq " It's funny I have so many friends and family that have served. You all talk with the same cadence. My first cousin served in Vietnam and to this day will not talk about it. I was born in 1958 graduated high school in 1976. By then the Vietnam war was over. Yet I had known people who were drafted and aware of some who had gone to Canada. I would have served if asked. And in hindsight Military Service at that transitional time in my life (I wouldn't relive High School for eternal life and wealth.)

It's cool that a lot of these principles apply across many different environments.

Like the 2 compass' tip... 1 is none, two is one

If you did a YT vid on the phone book, it would still be interesting and informative! Excellent job as always Andrew. I did not know that about chewing tobacco being used to ward off leeches. A few weeks ago I was in a class on Wilderness First Aid presented by one of the medics for the helicopter service in Norther Arizona. I found out that today's LED headlamps and flashlights aren't as visible from the air as the MS-2000 strobes that you always show in your videos. Picked up a couple the other day.

Thank you.

An excellent packing list for any tropical adventure.

Spot on stuff again Andrew. There's always something in your content that I've not seen before or just plain forgotten.

I love watching your videos I learned so much from you you are great love you brother

Yessss I was waiting for this

Nice system. I now know that my Get Home Bag is about right. I do carry a Trama Kit for severe lacerations and / or punctures and gunshot wounds. It's in its own mollie bag and can be attached to other systems with ease I also carry a comprehensive medical kit that covers pretty much everything from bug bite to burns. That is actually inside my waist bag system. I liked the GPS emergency location device, but I can't afford one I would also like to mention some type of DEET spray for your boots, hym of pants, and top of socks. You might also want to get a bug repellent while where you don't want DEET. DON'T throw away those used wipes, pin them to your shelter door and clothing. They can also be dampened and used again Water. If you don't have water, you will die in three days. Having more than one way to purify water is a life saver.

Thank you Sir!

Awesome as always...... thanks for sharing and taking us along

OUTSTANDING...

You are the sergeant Friday of survival videos. “Just the facts, mam.” Thank you for you thoroughness and direct approach.

Another awesome video packed with common sense and details about jungle survival...I noticed no bug juice..that can also be a fire starter..just a thought

I'm always learning something new on your channel. Thanks for putting this out there. Stay safe🙏🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲

Great knowledge

Outstanding kit job well done sir. Wow I did not know about chewing tobacco I learned something every day.

Ive seen numerous videos on emergency camp gear. My cousin carries a emergency tobacco tin with a small fire rod, lighter constantly. The one thing he has is a couple of matches covered in wax just below the match tip. It makes the match for longer, he has a little tube with alcohol hand gel. A few drops on tinder an lit with lighter or striker ignites straight away an isn't effected by water/rainfall

Thanks and cheers from sunny Europe🤙

"...shot down and evaded for 11 days after dispatching his captors..." Wow. Survived being shot down, took out his captors, evaded for 11 days on THEIR turf and lived to tell the tale. That sounds like one tough, smart individual!

I've watched this several times and it always brings back memories. The kit I carried was one of the two piece marine corps kits. I was a Seabee and had no trouble getting one. They worked. When I was discharged I made up my own kit based on the one I gave to a buddy when I left country. All I've done to mod the kit is add paracord and bank line, a ferro rod, more storm matches and tinder, two whirl pak water bags and potable aqua tabs. I also replaced the salt water fishing components with fresh water items. Why fish with hooks suited for tuna when you're after bream, trout or catfish?

Thank you sir always good information. Thank you for what you’ve done for the USA 🇺🇸

I always learn something new from every video this channel puts out. Never heard of the nicotine thing before. Solid info.

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Hi Andrew , greetings from Australia , thank you for your time to make these videos, clear and informative and straightforward, thank you.

Excellent, Major!

Excellent video! Always a great class. Thanks Andrew.

Ty for sharing all of this valuable info

Thank you

I love my condor bushcraft parang, it is an outstanding tool and very robust. Its also not to bad on the pocketbook either lol, it will take care of all the things I need it to do and chops very well too. Thanks for showing 👍

i like how he is the real deal and doesn't use green screen, is very detailed , and no mater how hot or cold it is he still goes and make videos.

Short sweet and to the point but extremely informative! I appreciate it. Very educational, and practical knowledge that I can certainly benefit from.

As always, you pack the vid with great information and explainations. I learn something every time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Excellent!

Another great revision Major. Cheers from Australia.

Informative as always Andrew. I learned something on the tobacco. Have a great weekend

Always grateful for the excellent work you do. Thank you! I would love to see mountain and desert kits and skills!

Thank you pilgrim for the chewing tabako that’s new one for me. You do brilliant video.

I have used the sharp on all sides Cold Steel Special Forces shovel in the Panamanian Jungle along the Tigres and it performed amazingly well. It was a beast! I was really surprised actually and glad I had thrown it in the boat for our trip. I was also great for whacking small game and snakes.

Hey Andrew, great kit and video. Back in the late 1990's in the 2nd Brigade 82nd, I carried a road flare wrapped up in a zip lock bag and wrapped with 100mph tape to make the waterproofing more durable. I still carry at least one on me whenever I go out to the woods. Stay safe.

Being I'm from Fla, an hunt in the swamp, I prefer an 18 in machete, easier to cut bush with an dispatch snakes with it, think longer reach. An one thing I can't stress enough is a bug headnet, skeets are your # 1 enemy, even in the daylight hours in the bush. My .02. Thx for the vid Andy

Excellent as always! 👍🏻

Awesome video as alway, Andrew! Thank you!!

Always enjoy your videos!

Great vid, as per normal. Fast, extensive, reliable, no nonsense. Never heard of strips of rubber for tinder---works great! Thnx for all you do for us.

Thanks Andrew! Good information

Great stuff, Andrew!🏕🔥🙌

Major Andrew thank you for this outstanding information sir. I have learned much. 👍🇺🇸🤙

Very practical kit. Always appreciate the time you spend on your vids. Like the Parang! Have a great week!

Nice vídeo , thank you!

Thank you for another Great video. Very cool jungle gear review. This gear kit was very informative and will be very useful! Thank you!!!

Peralatan yang sangat lengkap vidio inspirasi 👍

Great video. Thanks Andrew

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

Great stuff as always. Thanks Andrew.

Great vid, jungles are brutal, loved the chewing tobacco info to repel leaches. Excellent work!!

I've always used a specific "hack", for my match cases. Using the same one you show, I wrap 2" duct or military tape around the case a few times. Then I take the strikers from the boxes for the matches I use and make sure they are cut down slightly so they fit within the width of the tape with at least 1/8th inch of tape, top and bottom. Then the tape with the striker is wrapped around making sure the tape adheres all the way around the striker and it's now pretty well water proof and won't degrade as one that is exposed does. I will usually have at least two of the strikers under the tape with the end of the tape folded in on it's self to make a tab.

Thanks for the video, informative

I would suggest orange mora knife and orange cord on that laplander saw handle and orange paracord if you ever set down all this olive drab gear you may never find them again. Thats from my experience.

Outstanding dude

Thank you, Andrew, this video feels like it was produced and aimed directly at my family. Our kits are built with our Philippine environment in mind. We took comfort in seeing that we have prepared well. (Pat on our collective backs!) We became thankful in a big way to learn where we have room for improvement. Top-shelf video and information! Again, much appreciated

Great kit Andrew!! As always, love your videos

Absolutely perfect vid and presentation. In fact probably the best on YT

Thx Andrew for this Video. Again very professionally explained ✌🏻👍🏻

Great content Andrew!

Thank you for talking briskly, clearly, and succintly so that a twelve minute video is not stretched into a forty-five minute "I love me" affair. Excellent!

Another great video Andrew!! FYI: Anniversary of Operation Overlord (D-DAY) 1944 and 43 years ago today I joined the Army, then reported to 2/75 in the fall!! - RLTW-ATW

Potassium permanganate is also a water treatment and firestarter by adding sugarwater"glycerin".it's a 2 in 1...but I'm sure you already knew that 😊

Old 11Bravo here..hey my Infantry Brother, went to jungle school in Panama years ago and still maintain the core jungle survival items..LBE and buttpack made for jungle the environment ..also trioxane to start a fire now ! In the damp jungle..Vince g 11B infantry.

Excellent video. Love the tips!

This is my first comment. You make the most useful videos that I have seen. This video struck me as very important and serious. I’ve always thought that tropical jungle environments to be twice as difficult to survive in, everything being wet and more difficult to do everything because of the high humidity.

Outstanding channel.