I like that he's talking about the lack of a water container, with the military issue survival kit....while holding the dark brown ziplock bag that's used for holding and treating water.

On the issue kit, I was always told that the overwrap bag was good for water purification, and that the eyelet could be used with a lanyard to access water from ponds or creeks by dipping it into the water.

The military kit is designed to use with the survivors parachute, a lot of cordage and fabric the civilian kits can’t rely on.

"The Corporal" who is "outstanding " in his "Corner",... sent me. He did a shout out and that's how I found you and subscribed. I look forward to going through your videos.

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I always believed in making my own kits. I want intimate knowledge of every item packed. Eliminates qc issues. Allows me to create what works for me, in the environment i go wandering in.

I really like survival kits.

I make my own survival kit. Always have the knowledge and the knowledge on how to use the survival kits and it’s contents. It’s one thing to have the tools but totally different thing to actually know how to use it.

Definitely have to take each out on its own for an overnight test

Corporal Kelly gave you a shout out so I thought to give you a look see. I have been preparing for many years for whatever comes our way. At 73yo bugging out is not an option now. I may get run out of my house but I won’t go far and will be back to reclaim whatever remains. Little kits as you have shown will be good to cash in the locations of recovery. I will be back.

I love side by side comparison reviews of kits!

The bag can be used for water and the cordage and shelter is the parachute. The chute also has a signal panel on it.

Thanks for introducing me to 5col Paul! Keep the awesome videos coming my friend!

I never thought of keeping a few of these items. Thank you for providing all this information.

If you're going into a remote area in rain or winter, you'd pack a lot more than this. Design a kit for comfort, health, and survival and see how light and small your backpack really becomes. Then carry it always!

Good to see you putting out content again.

Looking forward to the next couple videos on these kits. Every survival kit saw I’ve used has failed within the first few uses when I’ve tested them out. Also being a navy vet as well we weren’t issued survival kits per say. Keep the videos coming brother 😎

Love seeing post like this with different kits. Will surly look forward to seeing one that you make up in future. Thanks again for all the good work. Take care and all the best from Australia 👍

Never saw survival kits when I was in the Army back in late 80s early 90s. As a Scout I'm surprised they didn't given our mission.

In the military kit, I'm surprised there was no emergency blanket at least... Takes not much space, weights nothing and would fit perfect into that bag, that could be used as an improvised container. Paul, that was a really good episode it was interesting and entertaining, as I love military designs (sometimes creativeness of the designers is funny) and military gear. Thanks for your efforts and best greetings from Poland!

I watched the Four Days documentary tonight. It was a cool surprise to see you pop up in a few scenes!

Thank you.

Thanks for the Christmas gift ideas.

Just subscribed per recommendation by Corporal’s Corner. I look forward to learning some new tips from you.

Another good video review Paul! Both are decent basic kits, the military kit bag should be designed to carry water (an expandable/pleated bottom would also be a good idea so it can stand up). I recently found Ziploc endurable silicon bags, which are even more heavy-duty and are nice! Personally, I build my own kits that way I know that the items are quality and not junk (like most wire saws).

I bought the large esee survival tin and added a few things to it. I have taken it out for 48 hrs and used just the items in the kit in the fall of the year with temps down to 45-50 degrees. I can say I did survive I was uncomfortable but I did survive

Hi there. Good video. Just subscribed and started watching your channel after the recommendation from Corporal's Corner. Been watching your older videos too. Good stuff!

Excellent… loving these clips 👍

This video only confirmed my long-held view that "packages" such as "survival kit", EDC kit, "Bugout Bag", etc., should NOT be BUYED ready-made, but must be put together by ourselves, piece by piece, each item carefully, thinking about whether we really need this or that device, whether we can use it, what we can expect from it, how important it is, what we could replace it with, and so on. And if possible, do not pack things in these packages that are new because we bought them fresh in the store recently, but pack things that we have already tried, that have served us for a while, that we know perfectly well, that are safe to use and we are experienced, which have already proven to be useful to us and which we like to use! Okay, I admit, this rule is not possible to be followed in every case, but we have to strive for it! "Personalization" is vital for these packages. And putting together such a package is not a day's work if we want to plan it fairly. But the compilation is never final, because it must be kept up-to-date: as our knowledge develops, some objects may be removed from it, others may be included.

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Coming over from Corporals Corner. Greetings, friend. Looking forward to see lots more of your content !

yea, the bag all that came with. That 5 Col is over a hundred dollars. That IFAK has something like hand warmers built into it .

The ziplock bag is the water container

Good comparison. Your honesty, sincerity, knowledge and experience are the reasons I subbed. Having said that, I'm looking forward to the field test. Thanks for putting together this series. Bravo.

That little "razor blade" in the civilian kit seems like a nice addition.

I'm glad that your sound quality has gone up. The Air Force kit came with 2 containers.

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The 5Col civilian version is probably one of the best civilian ones I have seen. I carry a full complement from both kits and a lot more in my jacket pocket, but I am always fascinated to see items. I really like the 5Col light. Though I would prefer it in green for map reading at night, way better. Subscribed. Warm regards Disabled Prepper.

Awesome job on the video

Good comparison video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

That was an Air Force survival kit the pilot would have parachuted parachute soap becomes your shelter and don't forget all the cordage of the parachute

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I'd ignore the Open here tab, what do manufacturers know haha! Open the other end by slicing carefully through one side. Attach a line to grommet, put a pebble in the bag and throw into middle of river where waters moving faster. Retrieve and hang bag above metal receptacle. Poke some holes in bottom corner and allow to filter into receptacle, if possible add grass/sand/charcoal to aid filtration. Boil resultant water. Congratulations, you have successfully managed to DBD.

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Both the outer bag (with the grommet) AND the inner 'brown' bag,....... WERE the water containers!

The water container was the original bag that you tore open.

G'day Paul, just catch'n up on your recent vids mate; hope all is good with you and yours. These kits look pretty well endowed with useful items, much better than most I've seen, though gotta say build your own is better IMO, no doubt a lot is gonna depend on terrain, climate, scenario and such. The other key point of course is; your pack loadout and/or vehicle should have it well covered before you'd even need to rely on a "micro" kit. Having said that, (and ready to consume food/water aside for the moment), I do advocate for a BK-9 or similar capability + a ferro rod as a bare minimum to have on your person; .... fair to say I reckon ....... the 2 most crucial "Cs" .......but I am open to discussion and very interested in how you get on with an "all in one" pocket kit. Cheers Duke.

the Cpl sent me. subscribed now

Great site. Corporal corner recommended you.

my 2 cents worth on expired medical bandages. If I am bleeding to death you have my permission to use the expired bandages to save my life.

Interesting kits, not sure I'd want either one 🤪

Not bad kits you good items in each one that would make sense in a kit. Though neither survival kit came with some kind of fishing tackle. I like to make my own kits that usually cover the 10 C's of survival, plus the 2 additional secret C's of survival, (11th C, Calories ) in a fishing, and hunting kit, and (12th C, Comfort ) in the form of note pad and pencil.

A very informative video on survival kits Paul but I would like too see a kit comprised on not being found brother just get lost in nature kit if you will Paul looking forward to your next videos brother good job keep up the good work Paul I'll be watching

New to your channel. Corporals Corner recommended it..

Check out the B.O.S.S. kits. They have several different kinds of kits.

I would have liked to have seen a sturdier cutting tool in those kits. I feel like the people who put those kind of kits together don't give them a good thorough field test. Looking forward to your next video brother

The brown bag is your water container.

Seems like you may only have half a kit. The military kit is often sold as a two-parter, one for each cargo pocket.

A very good review. I'm surprised that neither kit contains any fishing hooks.

I find survival kits very interesting. Are they for 72-96 hours. The basic time line figured till one will be found. Are they for longer term survival? I personally think they are made for the short term but not labeled as such. Also each individual needs to assess a kit as a starter kit and add those item that individual needs. Example medication. I think a kit should have a water container capable of boiling water in. Paul good review looking forward to more.

I think the brown bag was your container for water.

Again, notice that both kits have (at least) two sources of ignition for fire. The military kit presumes that you should have a knife, or two, on you. "Two is one. One is none" ... when the one breaks under heavy use. I carry no less than two knives; one folding and one fixed, full tang "BPS," whenever I leave the house. The folder has multiple functions. The BPS is a Mora-like bushcraft blade that is probably hard to find now, because it came from Ukraine before the current conflict. Effing great knives; I only own 2, of different sizes, but I'm looking for others in the future. The ferro rod that comes with the "Adventurer" is actually of good quality ... and another source of ignition. *I have no affiliation with BPS Knives, of any kind.* Ain't this stuff fun to talk about, though?

military kit; i saw 2 containers for water, but you are right; civilian kit with whirl pack is better

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Pocket survival kit... NOOOO WAY. If the subject is my life, I dont trust any pocket survival kit or any kit from market... For me a realistic survival kit, must be done by yourself and must be able to fulfill the seven priorities. I have two survival kits ideas. One of them is water bottle survival kit. The other one is fanny pack survival kit, that I m using... Here is my fanny pack survival kit.. - 4 mylar blankets 63 * 83 inches / 160*210 cm has silver and gold sides ( to make German military special forces mylar blanket survival shelter, to sleep on, to sleep under.) ( should be green colour) - 16.4 feet / 5 metres of 550 paracord (green colour) - 9.8 feet / 3 metres of 95 paracord ( green colour) - 2 kalenji soft flasks ( to collect, carry, and transport water, each one is 16.9 oz / 500 ml . if one of them is damaged then ı still can use the other one. that s why 2 of them) - Aquamira Frontier water filter ( ı would like to add water purification tablets but ıt is banned to sell and buy where ı live.) - Telescopic, stainless steel cup or glass whatever it is. - Credit card size fresnel lens - Bic mini lighter - small ferro rod - a few disc shape cotton - Morakniv eldris light duty - Victorinox Hiker S A K - Victorinox pen size stone knife sharpener - Suunto clipper compass - signaling mirror ( glass) - Fox 40 micro whistle ( should be orange colour) - Petzl E-Lite mini head lamp and 4 extra batteries - %100 cotton bandana ( should be orange colur) - Fixing tape wrapped around old credit card - 2 sewing needles ( big and the small one) - 98.4 feet / 30 metres of fishing line wrapped around small plastic sewing machine bobbin ( 30.8 pounds / 14 kg , Polietilen, braid, green colour, It can also be used as sewing thread.) - 10 fishing hooks and 10 small sinkers -2 different size tick removers - tweezers - steril cotton discs - 10 bandages for small cuts - small nail clipper and a small nail file - 2 carabinas to carry somethings if ı need to.. - A military tag ( birth day, blood type, 2 emergency numbers on it ) ******************************************************************************************************** Fanny pack survival kit or as ı call it plan B kit, easy to carry on your shoulder or your belly, top of your butt....... Water bottle survival kit is similar of the fanny pack kit, ( except 2 soft water flasks, and telescopic stainless steel glass.) I hope it is helpfull.. Btw thanks for survival kit video :)

5:30 in. That’s a weak kit. It fails to meet the 10C’s and almost appears to be more of an SERE kit. Honestly between the Navajo bead bag on my walker and the hoody they give you for 30 days at the hospital plus my, $25 Amazon belt I go out better equipped than the issued kit every day. And when you see guys like me remember: you don’t know what we keep stashed in those sliced open tennis balls either. 10:03 in. The civvie kit has something to offer but drops the ball bigtime in the tools department. Both kits taken together add up to the same cubic inch volume as a tightly packed ESSE British mess tin knockoff and most viewers here would discover they could build more in one of the ESSE mess tins. But buyer beware. A well appointed mess tin can easily run $400. Start off with a Swiss Army Ranger & Petzl mini headlamp. Several yards of quality 26g stainless wire. 2 Whirlpacks. Kevlar line. Needles. Tweezers. Then mix & match out of the kits present. The number one thing no small kits address properly is maintaining thermoregulation. A 3mil garbage liner and poncho along with a few tools in ones pockets will get a stranded man further at 3am when that bone smashing cold settles in. It’s amazing what a small sandwich bag of dry wood shavings will do. Anyhow my Pheno’s kicking in and Oprah’s on. They shouldn’t sell guys like me flares. Go Expo’s!

A piece of plastic or poncho would be helpful also

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More research is needed, but please hand that Mylar bag to somebody while you are discussing the need for a container for water.

I have a Mother of all suvival kit , They dont make it any more . So I am looking for a new kit to put in family's packs

its an old handcuff key - and not good for far east their is the lock in triangle

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no knife para cord

Bro im literally in a middle of a war in Israel you could have been more concise and go to the point

No such thing as a "survival kit." Survival depends on your will to live. It doesn't come in a package.

The principal bag can hold water. Maybe only a few mils, but something is better than nothing. Nice👍🤘💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Both kits are not up to the job, the issue kit is poor and clearly cost savings have driven the production of something that you would not last long outdoors if you were in an escape and evade situation. The civvy kit is better, but only by a marginal fraction. How difficult is it to add some non lubricated condoms to your kit for water carrying or a Wazoo 1 Litre Emergency Reservoir bag that you can boil water in via indirect heat from a fire? Likewise if you want to rely on that issue button compass then good luck finding your way home/safety. Spend the money and add a Nato Survival / Escape Button Compass (Francis Barker Survival Compasses - Natio - NSN 6605 99 522 0223) built to full military specifications, making it able to perform in the harshest of operational scenarios. Quality compass has a Niva tipped brass pivot for low friction and accurate headings over the wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +55°C, it will get you home/to safety if you know how to navigate! Drop the paracord and go with lighter bank line, it will do most jobs you need fine, add a blizzard bag if you can if not add a quality survival blanket as it saves building a shelter and calories wasted, add a small candle it will keep you warm or dry you out using a blizzard bag/shelter protecting you from hypothermia. If you want to see an excellent kit that will keep you alive and has been used worldwide by someone that knows how to survive then take peek at the PreparedPathfinder's survival kit. Looking forward to seeing your revised kit, as these are both putting the B into basic!