Military Winter Survival Kit and Skills!

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Winter Survival Skills ONLY the Military Know!
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@joshuaconklin4885 2 жыл бұрын

For those who don't know, the wrench style opening in the head of the Spax is designed to open fire hydrants, making it a great survival tool to have in urban settings as well 🤙

@truck3696 2 жыл бұрын

Sillcock key is also a very good tool for similar reasons.

@ScottyD0578 2 жыл бұрын

Spanner wrench and Axe = Spax lol.

@whereswaldo5740 Жыл бұрын

It has a slot to turn on or off natural gas valves.

@DMZwerg Жыл бұрын

@@ScottyD0578 odd, I would think shovel-pick-axe = Spax, but then again I am an American so we don't always use English words to indicate various items ;)

@margueritemitchell1829 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦👋👍❤️🌲

@blzahz7633 Жыл бұрын

This channel is pure gold.

@dmtnw4480 2 жыл бұрын

When we were kids we saved all bread bags(plastic bags) and we put them on our feet before we put boots on his extra warmth sometimes we put 2 bags on each foot so we could stay outside longer

@dannyh9010 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! We did that, too!

@judiehavard4903 Ай бұрын

Or old newspaper lining the bottoms!!😊

@Curtislow2 2 жыл бұрын

Now as soon as Corporal posts, my day will be started off well.

@davidjacobs828 2 жыл бұрын

There are many survival instructors on yt major. Many demonstrate similar skills to you . However ,they all do yt full time .All your fans are fully aware of the fact that you're an active service ,special forces operations officer and you manage to pack all these excellent videos into a very limited time window. This feat truly separates you from the rest . We all appreciate your efforts . 😎👍

@maryspeight2840 2 жыл бұрын

Best part of Sunday "fun in the outdoors " along with an "improvised " snack ! Beats Micky Dee's anytime . RLTW 😁 Guy Speight

@lowieapitz8575 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna do the watching, commenting and liking back home. I am always riveted when a new video of yours is out.

@douglasmckee4982 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew !! That really rocked !! Old school with new school information that will go into my kit. The snow shoes are ablast from the past, artic & mountain warfare school at Ft Wainwright Alaska in 1981..

@smartjbrfd 2 жыл бұрын

Please post your school information please. Would like to come out

@benterwellen 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff here takes me back to the 70’s-90’s, it is great to see the old stand by survival tips being used, you do a fantastic job putting it all together, one observation after all of these years c-rats and more era, yes we had the p38’s with the CRATs, and the same lousy matches forever, always wondered why they never upgraded to better matches, a mini bic, or the wheel and flint spark lighters, maybe not in every pack but several in each box of the mre’s, just for all of us that like fire….

@eireanneruss9325 2 жыл бұрын

Frozen CRATS meant we were having the most fun ever…just ask Top.

@keithcronk7980 2 жыл бұрын

@@eireanneruss9325 got that right

@dannyh9010 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome wooden snow shades!

@keithcronk7980 2 жыл бұрын

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY SIR. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🔥🔥👊👊

@DJHAMON-ir3hr 2 жыл бұрын

Wood goggles will be the new trend 😎

@Hoppesno9er 2 жыл бұрын

Out in the woods watching Ranger, fooling with my new alcohol stove and hanking my cordage. Another great day!

@johnwyman5939 2 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING!!!! Brings back memories!!!! Love it !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@billg7101 Жыл бұрын

👍 Long Live the Republic 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@RVingwithG 2 жыл бұрын

10:04 the correct way to use a fire starter Rod ... YOU PULL IT ! ! ! Thank you so much.

@burner-thehippo5945 2 жыл бұрын

Brings back old memories from when I was in the service

@stevenkeithley4336 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see another video Andrew, I look forward to them all. Keep em coming bud. Stay safe and be well, Strength and Honor...

@RickBelt 10 ай бұрын

20:43 Radioactive meal.... only for survivals! 👍😂

@robertherron3002 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Find all your videos helpful and relevant. Respects from an old sailor who's prior survival experience was a baloney sandwich during general quarters.

@robertbrown5957 2 жыл бұрын

I love the old woodland poncho Sir brings back a lot of memories of my days in the Infantry. The infantry is the queen of battle. Thanks again sir.

@arctodussimus6198 2 жыл бұрын

I went through the USMC Mountain Warfare School in Bridgeport CA in 1979. We did a little bit of winter survival training. I learned more winter survival techniques from this video than I did during the MWS training. The mosquito head net for snow melting is genius! Always wanted to make a Swedish torch... you’ve inspired me now... I don’t have a spax, but I have a TOPS Wolf pAX 2.Which should work okay. Thanks for the inspiration. 👍🏻👍🏻 Semper Fi Ranger

@chrismoore600 2 жыл бұрын

Oh snap MRE cooking recipes. It takes me back. 😝

@thomasvosburg6926 2 жыл бұрын

"Outstanding" knowledge being the key factor

@adrianzara3852 2 жыл бұрын

This is the real survival channel... solid knowledge, common sense, useful tips Thank you Sir, i really enjoy every video! Greetings from Argentina

@michaellee6167 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips....used them when I was a 19delta with the 82nd....great video....freedom for all people..

@Jaden48108 Жыл бұрын

Good to know (I think) . . . creating a "Ghostbuster's Slime" for nourishment. It's my observation Rangers are naturally possessed with the imperative to avoid appetite fatique.

@seanmirek9099 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for these videos. They bring back some memories. Love sharing them with my eldest son.

@irvingernie 6 ай бұрын

Andrew, thanks for the winter survival video you provided. This video reminded me so much of the time I was stationed at Ft Wainwright, Alaska before I went to Ranger school. All new incoming soldier's had to go through 8 hours of fledgling training in how to survive in a winter environment in order to survive mother natures hostile environment. Keep up the great work, Rangers lead the way, hoo-aah!

@colewiggins2955 2 жыл бұрын

Been in the Army for 4 years and never seen anyone make frosting before. Can't wait to try that out Thanks Andrew!!!

@Lvelace1 2 жыл бұрын

Found this channel a few days ago. I like it!

@luisjennings6319 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Took me back to my Scout PLT days in Alaska during the 90's... You and Corporal's Corner make great relevant bushcraft videos.

@JackNewell-xf8yy 11 ай бұрын

I have been learning about survival and bushcraft for about 6 years. I have learned a lot but you showed me multiple more ways for survive in in the wilderness and I am grateful for your video and for you. Thanks for this survival video. Great job.

@daniele.f.2963 2 жыл бұрын

This old career vet always appreciate your lessons.

@dmtnw4480 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sharing these useful tips, great video

@rythmicwarrior 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. We got about 8" here in my neck of the woods with temps down to -10f with wind chill. Unfortunately, it's melting away already but was fun while it lasted!

@HobbiesAndSunshine 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, thank you Andrew.

@kjpierson1152 2 жыл бұрын

I think...this is the first time you've ever made my stomach flip watching something you've prepared for food....congratulations! Something about that green reminds me of that slime from the 80s LOL. *mourns that poor cornbread*

@halfbreedchuck3311 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Andrew

@kristopherkatsch8056 Жыл бұрын

Definitely time has changed old school graduation in 1999 as a ranger and airborne and graduated to SOF! Love the new tactics techniques and procedures 👍🇺🇸keep on track and rocking it 🦾🫡👌

@Misanti888 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you consider multi functionality and improvisation of whatever possible resource available, sir. More of these pls. Stay safe...🙏✌️

@i_am_a_freespirit 2 жыл бұрын

I was homeless from 2007 to 2012, and i had some empty 1/2 gallon jugs and I slept with one of them in the winter month to keep them from freezing. You can also fill your metal cup with water the night before, and let it freeze. In the morning you just set the frozen cup on the fire. That was for my dogs... I used a metal dog bowl for them until after i made my coffee.

@ancientixl Жыл бұрын

Another great video. You are an excellent teacher and all your content is interesting, informative and fun. I'm 67 and well versed in the outdoors and still learning from you- which is more than I can say for just about any other channel. Thank you for sharing the crafts you have acquired and for making it so entertaining.

@timog4694 2 жыл бұрын

gangster AF! you can tell the difference with a military vet. some of the best survival content on youtube

@JH-6 2 жыл бұрын

Love the recipes, keep 'em coming. I haven't seen anyone creating a Yupik snow google in a long while, basic Boy Scout 101. Great device when you face snow blindness when you don't have sunglasses. Thanks for sharing.

@twalk6164 2 жыл бұрын

I had to make one of these once in the seventies, was nearly snow blind. Worked great, could not have continued without. The cardboard/tape/paracord method looks perfect, since carving one took a while.

@donaldstrader7241 2 жыл бұрын

If you have a Mylar sheet as shown, or scrounge a downed helium balloon from some far away party, you can also use that as an improvised snow goggle. Not sure how good the vision would be or which would be preferred, but another potential technique/source is always good. I have tried it and recall I could see through it, but it has been so long I don't recall how badly it degraded one's vision. Might be a quick fix though in the middle of a snow field with limited equipment. Andrew, a great video as always.

@randyevartsjr4729 2 жыл бұрын

I love my military snow shoes! Plenty of snow here in Maine. Just used mine yesterday. Great video again. Always learn something from you. Thanks again. C U next Sunday.

@MM-zs7fn 2 жыл бұрын

Like the snow glasses. Some that never experienced snow in bright sun may not even know about snow blindness.

@jeffhowell3310 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don't know about or understand magnesium as a fire source; you might explain why next time. I know on the ships that if we had magnesium fires, it got jettisoned overboard and watch it burn under warter. Excellent fire source and hot, too. I've never seen the shovelaxe tool before, very interesting.

@jamescrowe7892 2 жыл бұрын

Can't be put out. AFFF, PKP, water, CO2; nothing puts it out. It burns until completely consumed.

@jeffhowell3310 2 жыл бұрын

@James Crowe that is true

@Eric-ew8jt 2 жыл бұрын

11:51 The Canadian Candle! Really dig your videos especially the winter ones

@krisanderson4137 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your skills

@johnnybushman651 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sir, for a very outstanding class . I been hunting for 49 years and not one time did I ever thought about deodorant on my feed to cut down on wet feet, socks and boots , now I know thanks to you . Doing good on these videos, really enjoyed and I been going to all the old ones and watching them also. I recommend very one to start at the bottom of the video list and start watching , some really good stuff to learn , especially ( Poop in the woods) when you said , there’s a special place for these people , I lost it, never have I ever laughed so hard in my life . Be safe out there !

@CountryRacing186 2 жыл бұрын

When you said "STANDBY", reminded me of ol Jumpmaster.

@dangudgeon3833 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thankyou. I do miss your videos in Colorado, my back yard. I am fascinated with the "mil spec" issued gear and how some of it has evolved. I have heard stories from friends of some interesting mods or improvisations while working in harms way. The other uses for C-4(heating meals) and airway securing with a large safety pin, just to recall two. Could you share any unorthodox/non-regulation experiences in a future video? Thanks again

@jamescrowe7892 2 жыл бұрын

I knew it was going to be a goody when I saw those handmade wooden Gargoyles in the intro. Hit like right then. You need to patent those so Oakley can pay you a handsome royalty. That trick with the canteen was invaluable. If you ever write a survival book I will scarf it up as soon as it comes out. Outstanding block of instruction.

@jasonhaney108 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video and different tips I've never thought about or seen before. Yours and Corporal Corner's channel are the two best channels out there for this kind of information. Thanks again!

@jayjones7816 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much agree with your statement about the poncho liner... Aim High

@juansmith3169 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. The added voice-over narration really enhances the video.

@marvinbrock960 Жыл бұрын

Never boring. 🇺🇸

@nitay8248 2 жыл бұрын

Always learn something new!🙂❤️

@mike-yp1uk 2 жыл бұрын

Two things I learned. The double sox with mylar between an debris shoes for night drying boots. Snow shades. Excellent video. I bet I will see others doing it now. Lol

@dalcassian9098 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ireland, always enjoy these videos!

@kevinmartin5498 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas especially the Swedish fire log and the snow goggles.

@Dreoilin 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I do alot of activities in the snow and very cold Temps and have a few hacks to share with you or anyone. Feet: the reflective car windshield things make great insoles if you trace and cut them. Polypropylene liners inside good wool socks are great. Double wool socks can be worn with extra oilskin fabric. Or there are ways to make waterproof fabric from bed sheets using silicone on the cheap. When using double wool socks you could also make primitive irish bog-shoes or pampooties from leather to fit double socks and sno-seal the leather.

@aka_the_one_crusty_dust Жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! Best survival education channel on KZfaq.

@dwaynehelton4504 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent use of military items for survival. I like watching you videos.

@fukenbroken1 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the skeeter net usage for melting snow. I never go in the wild without a head net.

@cardiacbob 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great refresher... Learned all of this in 10th Mtn Div. In the Early 90's!

@ronniehenwood8580 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel glad I found it!

@twalk6164 2 жыл бұрын

A ton of great, solid ideas here. Three suggestions: 1)cut off a portion of the spike on the Spax to make it safer, and 2)make a fire on the bed ground first, then scrape coals off before putting down pine boughs, and 3) a Dakota fire hole will heat the shelter, and heated rocks can be coaxed under the pine boughs for night warmth. Great vid.

@randystrauss775 2 жыл бұрын

This might be my favorite to date. Thank you Andrew.

@bobelot6302 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done sir!

@Olyphoto7 2 жыл бұрын

For the improvised snow shades try adding a bit of tape to protect your nose from sunburn.

@nauticalknotcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson today Andrew. Love the spax. A multi-tool with no moving parts. I appreciate and respect what you do for us. Sharing knowledge keeps us together and moving forward. This is what leadership is all about, imho. Thank you.

@ComicBookUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Where the hell is your Patreon page, man? I don't even need extra content, I just want to support what you're doing. TAKE MY MONEY :D

@shanhutchison7332 2 жыл бұрын

This is my comment below. Your tips are outstanding. Great video.

@feathersky860 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info. Just joined your Channel ! 🇺🇸 🦅

@chrismoore600 2 жыл бұрын

Scout job with the 82 airborne best job in the world.

@samikhal5455 2 жыл бұрын

Winner winner, chicken dinner! 👍👍👏👏

@nickhayburn1919 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew for the chapstick and cotton with a bic.i made some.

@robertevans8126 2 жыл бұрын

shared

@grumpyuncle. 2 жыл бұрын

52K subscribers in under three years. Well done! No doubt you’ve put in the hours packing gear and cameras into the woods. Thank you for the awesome content!!

@THEECRAZYMEXICAN13 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of that tool before. Pretty Cool.

@johnkline5930 2 жыл бұрын

Great class Andrew! Great overview on using leaves for ad hoc insulation for the feet and space blanket as a vapor barrier! Same principle could be applied to the core as well! I’ve always been curious about the SPAX, never owned one, but I always though they’d be a good truck tool with the universal wrench opening in the head… got to check eBay now…lol. I always enjoyed MREs in winter FTXs… plenty of calories to keep one warm, helps to have some imagination to dress it up some like you demonstrated! The new Army kids now days just don’t know the pain in the 90’s of the old brown bag MREs with limited choices…ala the Five Fingers of Death or beef hot dogs…lol. The snow shoe tip is awesome, makes total sense using the material to our advantage like the magnesium fire starter in flight crew survival kits. Keep up the Fire!!!

@cindyjean3208 2 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your Sunday posts… I’m a little late in the day watching this… Excellent video… It’s a very nice added touch when you narrate what you’re doing with added info… Double socks… makes me wonder if that knowledge would help with double shirts ? Double other clothing?Just wondering… It was amazing when you brought up the Scottish torch… I couldn’t remember it by name but then I was making it along with you.. remembering everything you had taught me in previous videos… Repetition helps me remember… I’ve said this before.. You are an excellent /natural teacher … What a blessing you are… See you next week🥰

@timcope6685 2 жыл бұрын

First Thank You for your service!! Second , the debri double sock and the MRE recipe were Outstanding AF!! These are the things that military training and experience can help the common person in emergency survival situations. Another Great learning experience had by all!!! Lets keep rolling Andrew can't wait till next week!!

@pierreaucoin2480 2 жыл бұрын

I remember spraying my feet with right guard… that brings me back.

@Jasper0o0 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like radioactive pound cake haha. Great vid!

@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft 2 жыл бұрын

Tasted like a cold chewed up skittle!

@Jaybird196 2 жыл бұрын

Nice FM glasses, Andrew! I also appreciate the new "frosting" recipe ;) . Keep 'em coming!

@imaginewhirledpeas6696 2 жыл бұрын

the thing with double socks can also be done with bread bags or grocery bags ,to keep feet warm,or to keep socks and feet dry in non waterproof boots...keep up the awesome content major💪😎

@OtherThanIntendedPurpose 2 жыл бұрын

another good recipe is MRE brownies. mix 2 of the cocoa powders, 1 coffee powder, 1 creamer, and half a packet of sugar in your canteen cup, with just barely enough water to make it thick batter texture. cook it over a fire, or trioxane tab until you can drop your mess kit fork in and pull it out mostly clean. then let it cool for about 5-10 minutes, and you have brownies.

@friendofcoal 7 ай бұрын

You presented some great tips sir.

@DanSantosAuthor 2 жыл бұрын

Heard a nice mention of your channel at Shawn Kelly’s Corporal Corner. Glad you are friends. You are both great. One Team!

@jeffdoellinger9976 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I really liked the upside down canteen skill to keep fresh water available in freezing conditions. Great skill/knowledge to have.

@charlesborum3910 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, it took me back when I was in the Infantry in Panama for 2 and a half years training gorilla warfare and survival training. great video we can always continue to learn a lot from other Brothers and sisters in the military from their experiences and training thank you brother.

@keithcronk7980 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great COURSE DARN SHAME THEY don't have it no more

@davidcarothers3311 2 жыл бұрын

@@keithcronk7980 I attended the "Jungle Expert " School at Ft. Sherman in March of 1975. An interesting course!! As the platoon medic I always got to "bed" well after dark, so I had No Light to put up my hammock!! Slept on the jungle floor. Lol...

@MarcMallary 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent ideas Andrew, especially the double socks. I've used dry bags over my feet and I've even used shopping bags. I've put them over my hands like mittens too.