Prepper School Vol. 31: My Top 10 Survival Gear Items & Why!

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Prepper School Vol 31
My Top 10 Survival Gear Items & Why!
Arcturus Emergency Shelter
Esse 4 field knife
Spool Tool
Exotac Firefox XL
Olight Perun Mini
Silky Saw Pocketboy
Ndur Survival Canteen
I-Rok Trauma Kit
SOS Food Bar
Gerber Center Drive
Bandana
Heavy Mil Trash bag
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@adkmtns5726 2 жыл бұрын

The back edge of that Silky throws nice sparks off of your ferro rod too!

@bdflavors1347 2 жыл бұрын

3 minutes without air is pretty critical. I was in a restaurant on July 4th with about 400 patrons and I choked on a piece of steak. At my table were my mother in law and niece who are both nurses but they are both about 5'2" and 110 pounds. They both attempted the Heimlich Maneuver but were unsuccessful. My 20 year old son stepped in with direction from the nurses and did his best but just broke 2 ribs. luckily an ER male nurse arrived at the restaurant as this was all happening and he was able to dislodge the blockage and save my life. Encourage your favorite restaurants to provide training to all of their male and female employees. The males need to be trained to help male customers...

@theBROKEbroker Жыл бұрын

Or eat like your life depends on it and don’t be a tard

@jonathangriffiths2787 Жыл бұрын

Not to mention suffocating in dust or smoke

@user-ev1tm3gb3w 6 ай бұрын

I Like The Small Knife With Sheath And Folding Saw. That's Nice And Beautiful Two Tools To Have.

@patriotpop2436 Жыл бұрын

The Mylar reflective anything, space blanket, sleeping bag, etc does not breathe and your body heat will generate moisture and you can wake up wet even in cold weather.

@DamionJR4923 2 жыл бұрын

You are more experienced than I am but you misspoke on the fire steel striking. To strike a fire steel you need a sharp edge. A broken piece of glass with a sharp edge will make sparks off a ferro rod /fire steel. A stainless steel knife with a sharp edge will strike a fire steel. One of the best strikes is the back of a Leatherman saw blade and those are stainless. You need a carbon steel knife to make sparks with flint or a hard rock. Flint and steel method. Great content keep it up!

@TheArkansasBushcrafter 2 жыл бұрын

That esee 4 can’t even strike a ferro rod how he was saying it doesn’t have a 90degree spine and it has the coating, his isn’t filed down either dudes just talking out of his butt

@thewatcher611 2 жыл бұрын

He does tend to hose up the semantics when discussing ferrocerium rods, and carbon steel strikers, and the like. To me, and every one that can use flint and steel, the term "fire steel" means the high carbon steel striker that you can strike with a rock, and remove material, to produce a relatively low temp spark. To him, it means any thing you can make a spark with. In this case, I think he just had a lot to talk about, and that's what came out. Thanks for pointing that out tho. I practice fire with nothing but a hardened steel striker. I can find anything else. My go to kit, when i'm not in a hurry, is the flint and steel kit, with some jute rope, bees wax, tin that can hold char. My favorite char is punky wood, I keep it in the tin, and hold the tinder above. When I get a flame, I just snuff it with the lid. No holes in my tin. works fine. I can also just add more punk crumbles at any time. Preferably right when i'm snuffing the latest ember. I've never run out of char that way. In the real serious kit, I do keep a lighter, ferro rod, dedicated striker, good matches, any number of fire starting cubes, tinder, and a good bit of fat wood. Also, magnifying glass, jute rope, and wax.

@murphyzlaw13 2 жыл бұрын

I just got the black Arcturus survival blanket/tarp...it's freaking awesome and I really like the fact that they donated it to me, a company that supports veterans has my business for life. Great video buddy.

@chrlsraines Жыл бұрын

For the CAST for broken limbs, there is a soft aluminum formable splint… I would recommend that for an IFAK or Trauma kit. The cast materials is great, but I would hold that for General medical at home or base, the splint I was describing folds up is light weight takes up minimal space. IDEAL for your IFAK.

@majoroverkill1376 Жыл бұрын

The SAM splint is a great item to have, super light weight aluminum, 36'' long and packs small. I have a few along with the SAM finger splints. Cat Tourniquet and Israeli bandage is a must in your IFAK along with compressed gauze and chest seals. In my opinion you can never have enough medical supplies. Something no one mentions is extra firearm parts as well. I carry every extra/replacement part for my side arms/Glocks because the parts are light weight and cheap and great insurance when SHTF.

@Dutchprepper92 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos so much. hope you never stop making them!

@bigdave3488 Жыл бұрын

Wicked Edge knife sharpener. Expensive but absolutely gets the job done.

@IncredibleChief 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Schrade SCHF37. 7" 1095 blade. 90° spine. Sheath isn't the greatest but it's functional. Has a small pouch that holds the included sharpener and ferro rod. The knife is coated but is a smooth coating and does not interfere with striking a ferro rod. Handle works for all hand sizes and has a curve at the bottom to help lock you pinky in when using it to chop and a finger choil to help with the finer work like feathering sticks. It's my primary knife but i do keep a carbon steel morakniv knife in the bag. The schrade only costs between $40-$50. Take Care and Be Aware.

@whatsup24_7 Жыл бұрын

The strong-arm knife is bigger than the Esee 4. It has a 4.8" blade

@chrlsraines Жыл бұрын

AMMO: I recommend the MINIMUM 1000 rnds also. But if you have 4 AR15’s in 5.56 w 4 shooters to use those I would say 1000 rnds per GUN! 4 shooters all using 9 mm need there own ammo, etc. So not just per caliber but also per gun used in that caliber makes it a safer bet!! There’s never ENOUGH ammo but a healthy minimum is the initial goal!

@dr.danzigm.d.6845 Жыл бұрын

That paracord spool is perfect for weaving Fid! You can weave rope hammocks and nets very easily with it between two vertical sticks set into the ground

@activatedcarbon158 Жыл бұрын

Sootch goes waaay back on YT before all of the other channels and I have learned so much from this guy. Great series, man. Thanks for all you do in teaching us to speak Prepper English… properly and Fluently 😊.. #FlyguyOffgrid

@jamesparker6383 Жыл бұрын

I use the Gerber Strongarm, a very good knife and the sheath is very versatile.

@rolandreichenbach2909 Жыл бұрын

i hafe the Gerber center drive 2021 shopping for 88€ :-D thats cheap 4 europe...

@phantomf4747 Жыл бұрын

That tarp would make an epic signal mirror.

@l.m.iniowa3983 Жыл бұрын

KA-bar is a great knife

@sonnyshoup1929 Жыл бұрын

Three weeks ago I got a Joker Nomad and it was love at first sight. I can’t wait to take it outdoors and give it some work. I watched a dozen or so reviews on You Tube before purchasing it.

@gregsmithcpf Жыл бұрын

I've recently started prepping and discovered your channel a week ago and wanted to say how much I enjoy it and have learned a lot. Keep up the great work.

@marguerittegoetsch2303 Жыл бұрын

Sootch, when it comes to knives, why is it no one talks about the old Marine Corps KBAR for SHTF, I keep one with my old school USMC rucksack, it's a combat knife but all I see on channels like yours are the little knives like the one here on your show. I'm an old fan of yours, by the way, keep up the great. work.

@waitandsee9345 Жыл бұрын

Maybe because they have other tools so they don't think they need big chunky knives 🤔

@Dr.Pepper001 Жыл бұрын

I'm prepping for rough times ahead. I've been getting quotes on pots to piss in.

@kenlandon7803 2 жыл бұрын

Moras are made in Sweden and sell for around $15

@chrlsraines Жыл бұрын

Like I said do your research. What is commonly known as a FARADAY CAGE is a wire mesh enclosure. But the width of the gap in the mesh and the mesh material determines the “wave length” that it is EFFECTIVE for. Some only keep out radio waves some only work with certain frequencies of waves, etc. Probably the most effective would be a solid metal enclosure, but DO YOUR RESEARCH on this.

@jeffb5781 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your teachings. Thank you!

@bomguy999999 2 жыл бұрын

Damn man, I wish you guys would do a Readers Digest version of these.

@maddog2557 Жыл бұрын

Increase playback speed to 1.5 Then Sootch sounds like a yankee

@chrlsraines Жыл бұрын

The cheaper blue, brown, silver tarps you find at Harbor Freight are literally the SAME quality as you would find at Home Depot/Lowe’s!! Maybe different brands but the SAME quality! It’s when you start looking for heavier mil thickness or canvas or other material tarps that things start to diversify somewhat. But a standard 5x8 blue tarp from Harbor Freight IS the same as one from Home Depot or Lowe’s or most anywhere else!

@jacobpeterson1165 Жыл бұрын

For tarps with a reflective layer, checkout a huntsman tarp, they last forever. A knife, grab a cold steel SRK in SK-5 its cheap, thick, solid as hell, and can be sharpened in the field. Unfortunately the SRK isn't made in the states

@davidcarothers3311 Жыл бұрын

Most Mora knives are NOT Full Tang...

@timswearingen5291 2 жыл бұрын

Great information in your videos. I have learned so much from you. Keep it going.

@keithmartens1096 2 жыл бұрын

Good job I'm very interested in all your stuff 😜

@jessesioux4431 2 жыл бұрын

A ferro rod and some old hand sanitizer works wonders.

@pedro72246 2 жыл бұрын

Except your hands will be on fire.

@zombiehunter0000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys so much like listening to my elders it was great

@floydianslip8292 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned mag storage and identification... A friend of mine... color codes the bottom of the mag with a oil based sharpie pen or paint pen. Glock= Gold, Sig= Silver, Beretta=Blue, Ruger=Red, Smith and Wesson=White, HK=Black, CZ=Yellow(canary), Magnum Research=MaRoon. Now what color should my friend use for Browning?

@paolodeep8459 2 жыл бұрын

Purple

@floydianslip8292 Жыл бұрын

@@paolodeep8459 Purple! Genius!

@floydianslip8292 Жыл бұрын

@@paolodeep8459 ps My fav Deep Purple Song is Smoke On The Water!

@mikeb.2114 2 жыл бұрын

Careful Don. You wouldn't want liz Cheny to subpoena you for getting people to think for themselves!

@chopstix4883 2 жыл бұрын

Yes my power went out n I was ready with my blackout box I made

@zdenekoldrichmarek2867 Жыл бұрын

Great to recharge the thinking power,Thanks Be blessed

@chrlsraines Жыл бұрын

The Mylar tarp if used correctly could possibly even shield you from Thermal optics.

@Jason_The_Man Жыл бұрын

Outstanding topic!!! Thank you 🙏🏻

@Taprack13 2 жыл бұрын

KME knife sharpener. One of the best tools I have.

@DOCSAFETUBE 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... You're going to pay for a sharpener that is between $150 to $200 when my SHARPAL does way better and it only cost $9.99

@Taprack13 2 жыл бұрын

@@DOCSAFETUBE sure it does, with its fixed angles and stone. Just throw away after several uses. Come on.

@DOCSAFETUBE 2 жыл бұрын

@@Taprack13 ive sharpened all my tactical and combat knives and it is still working like brand new.. go ahead and buy expensive things and go broke

@Taprack13 2 жыл бұрын

@@DOCSAFETUBE Thank you for your blessing.

@robertdenson488 2 жыл бұрын

I like your optimism that only 1/10 of new york would be destroyed in a nuclear strike.

@kenlandon7803 2 жыл бұрын

Modes are Made in Sweden and sell for about $15 apiece.

@GooberMcSnuffles Жыл бұрын

I also like having a saw. Some people don't understand how hard it can be to chop a springy branch with an axe. It can even be dangerous. A saw can make it a lot easier and safer.

@docandy9874 5 ай бұрын

Excellent Top 10 stuff! Quick Q, if I only have one Multitool item to buy and carry, what would that be specifically?

@surviveanything4765 2 жыл бұрын

Still waiting for an updated BOB video.

@toddnewsom8129 2 жыл бұрын

USGS is a great place for maps.

@MariaN-wf1jh Жыл бұрын

HELLO GTSY LOVE YOUR SCHOOL I MOSTLY LURK DONT SAY MUCH BUT IVE LEARNED ALOT THANK YOU

@chrlsraines Жыл бұрын

MOST IMPORTANT about sharping knives is NOT the sharpener itself as much as the ANGLE you use. Yes a quality stone or sharpener is relevant! But if you DON’T get and KEEP the correct ANGLE you’ll NEVER get it sharp PERIOD! There are different angle degrees for different knife types as well. 25 or 30 degrees normally works well for most. Just look it up if not sure. A pocket/field knife is normally different from Chef’s or kitchen knives.

@bradj1165 Жыл бұрын

So I got gear lighting packs and edc packed pouches . Water filtration and purification. Food storage which I continue to build on . Batteries regular and rechargeable. Fuels as well . What else can I get I fell like I'm missing stuff ... I have trauma and first aid as well as medications

@Mrgreenjeans578 Жыл бұрын

Hygiene items trash bags 5 gal buckets baby wipes stock up on soaps a plunger to wash clothes in a tub or your bathtub books books and books(real books). Just a few things that popped into my brain!! Hope that helps

@sidneezingara1976 2 жыл бұрын

I bought that tarp! Wish it wasn’t made in China 😒

@wsnapper3377 2 жыл бұрын

How about a personal locator beacon?

@pedro72246 2 жыл бұрын

Preppers are too poor to afford one and so delusional they don't own any real gear like a PLB, rain jacket, blankets, etc. Just bring 5 full tang knives. That will keep your kids warm when your car breaks down.

@floydianslip8292 2 жыл бұрын

@@pedro72246 the knives can be used to cut open a Tauntaun and place your kids inside to keep them warm.

@phantomf4747 Жыл бұрын

More quality information.

@andrewterry6196 Жыл бұрын

How are you attaching the pre run mini to the head band? Mine came with the velcro peice and it's not very comfortable without a hat on because of the velcro.

@brentjacobs7083 2 жыл бұрын

The ndur has been discontinued at going gear and apparently Amazon.

@caffiend. Жыл бұрын

You can still get the canteen without the kit.

@robertezell1916 Жыл бұрын

Can tell your close to my age! Monty pythons holy grail !

@Sniperfox1 2 жыл бұрын

1000 rnds and at least 10 magazines per firearm.

@sidneezingara1976 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy!

@SensiblePrepper 2 жыл бұрын

Hi!

@charles2675 2 жыл бұрын

I use to hunt. But sadly I had to much of a Heart I no LONGER want to kill to eat.. When the store. Miles down the road.. And iam older..

@cynthialandry8782 2 жыл бұрын

I got maps off Amazon

@sallyintucson Жыл бұрын

What do you think of GeoPress water filters? They are advertised to be safe to use in third world countries and the filters are replaceable. As for nukes, I live near a major AF base so I’d be toast.

@58MrMike Жыл бұрын

I think AAA sells maps

@juneallen4926 Жыл бұрын

What thickness do I buy the construction trash bag to be

@Bill_772 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@Joseph_Dredd 2 жыл бұрын

Not seen these "NDUR Survival Canteen Kit with Advanced Filter and Pouch, 46-Ounce, Olive" Wonder if theyre available in UK? I've a Grayl Press, Several Mini Sawyers, a Berkey, and purification tabs

@caffiend. Жыл бұрын

You can still get the canteen without the kit.

@The-Homecook-0000 2 жыл бұрын

I got a mora black...

@sandradenio5474 2 жыл бұрын

I apologize if this is a dumb question but I'm driving and listening to your KZfaq podcast and I wanted to find out if the books can be downloaded and printed?

@charles2675 2 жыл бұрын

I may get one gun. The best 12 ga One not many .. and may never use it Hopefully.

@davidhawkins847 Жыл бұрын

Mora's make great utility knives that I leave in my kits as a just-in-case knife or 2nd. I keep an Esee as well for my working knife. I always try to add a sharpeners to my kit for touching any blade up.

@wolverinekut Жыл бұрын

👍😎

@Jack_rabbits_sage_brush Жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for the idiot that tries to rob him. It will end badly for him.

@pico989gallo9 2 жыл бұрын

What size tarp do you recommend

@DOCSAFETUBE 2 жыл бұрын

10x10 tarps..

@carolecarr5210 Жыл бұрын

Detentions please of arcturus tarp??

@carolecarr5210 Жыл бұрын

Tournaquets should be loosened every 15 minutes to oxygenate tissues below & retightened within minute. Exception being total amputation of limb.

@charles2675 2 жыл бұрын

30.06/ 12Ga/ 7mm Mag / 308./ None I have none..O

@The5As7 2 жыл бұрын

I keep trying to accumulate quality tools. Emphasis on quality. These, even if not used daily, can be stored literally for a lifetime. I know that because I have inherited tools that have buried other family members/ancestors I didn't even know.

@Barboler 20 күн бұрын

Once you can't live three weeks without food or diabetics

@kaitsamari Жыл бұрын

What about that marine that does a review of that Arcturus tarp and it just totally fails?

@caffiend. Жыл бұрын

I saw the review where he compared the Grabber all weather blanket with the Arcturus. The grommets on the Arcturus did not break with weight tied to it; the Grabber grommets tore from the material when weight was tied and hung from it.

@kaitsamari Жыл бұрын

@@caffiend. I am talking about the review by “Grunt Proof” where the marine actually sets the tarp up in a winter storm. The storm was pretty mild but the Arcturus tarp totally dissolved.

@charles2675 2 жыл бұрын

I have no guns. I use tooo No more. ..

@suehop1579 Жыл бұрын

Wasp spray....shoots 15 feet or more

@suehop1579 Жыл бұрын

Bear sprays, pepper spray...

@ihaveaquestion4153 2 жыл бұрын

Like a conversation with lots of interruptions.

@Ch33no 2 жыл бұрын

That loud ass Nordstrom ad every 2 minutes is annoying af.

@garybonz Жыл бұрын

If you can't sharpen a knife with rock, you need to learn how to sharpen a knife !

@TheArkansasBushcrafter 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I was kinda questioning your credibility when you pulled out the esee4 saying it was a great knife….then we get to the ferro rod segment…test out your gear buddy you can’t strike a ferro rod with that esee 4 you don’t even have the spine filed down to 90 and the coating isn’t even removed…and then it doesn’t matter whether it’s carbon or stainless you can strike a ferro rod with any sharp object how did you get to 780k subs talking out of your butt like this

@alexthai4957 2 жыл бұрын

Must be a miserable existence thinking everyday will be your last day of freedom or life.

@SensiblePrepper Жыл бұрын

Yet here you are... bore with life dude? I'm not

@alexthai4957 Жыл бұрын

@@SensiblePrepper Actually, the video came up as "recommended". I sent the comment and you replied. I don't follow the " prepper" movement. I must give you credit for monetizing the passionate group. No, I'm not bored, currently in mountains of Northern Thailand on month 23 of training to summit Everest in November. I prefer to enjoy life and adventure. I don't see the logic in thinking and planning for doomsday everyday! Best wishes and continued success with your channel.

@jorgequinones991 Жыл бұрын

Yes talk too much

@randallcrownover6052 Жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed some of your videos in the past. However, one that I just watched where you bought a hard plastic 30 cup water filtration system made no sense at all. Who is going to carry that?? There are many backpacking water filtration systems that are collapsible that make much more sense. And the video above where you have the Trump Nation sticker displayed behind you has turned me. You will lose half of your possible viewers, and maybe even some of the hard right, based on recent developments. Democrats and Independents need to be prepared from emergencies too, and could benefit from some of your knowledge, but now I question your judgement.

@dougcfrary Жыл бұрын

Can you please remove the very offensive Trump Nation sticker?

@SensiblePrepper Жыл бұрын

@dougcfrary Жыл бұрын

@@SensiblePrepper fine, your Channel, do what you like. Ps like your info, but not your idiotic politics. Too bad. Unsubscribed with honor. Semper Fidelis. Oorah!

@ianhyndman6195 Жыл бұрын

Freedom of speech and freedom of choice. Enjoy your channel and the effort you put in to help those that want to learn, thank you.

@carpediem3593 2 жыл бұрын

Sensible Prepper - I am unsubscribing to your channel due to the Trump Nation stick on your back wall. I can no longer support someone who believes in Trump at this point, he fully supports Russia....

@theoriginalmel 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@TheArkansasBushcrafter 2 жыл бұрын

I had to unsubscribe due to the fact half the stuff coming out of his mouth is untrue

@DOCSAFETUBE 2 жыл бұрын

You're a idiot and not even awake.. this is why America is screwed because dumb ass people like you didn't do their homework and didn't even wake up. That's right keep drinking the Kool-Aid

@DOCSAFETUBE 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArkansasBushcrafter prove him wrong then dumbass. Don't sit there on your computer talking smack prove it.

@jasonrayburn5551 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😆😅🤣😂🤣😅. Have so much to say to this but would be 💯 waste of time!!! Wow!!!!!! Lol!!!!