I appreciate that you don’t just make “look at my gear” videos. You are out there getting it done, outstanding.

Finally, someone to actually show us how to use these kits in a real world scenario. Leave it to a Ranger to lead the way!

Thankyou for not editing out the "oops" moments....keeping it real!

Excellent.......love the look in your face when the Johnny burst, we’ve all been there in one way or another, some are still suffering 😉🤣👍🏻

People grossly underestimate the importance of self care and first aid in a survival situation... I'm glad you took a moment to address this

Andrew, the money spent on your military training was money well spent. Thank you for a terrific return on my investment.

*Rule One:* Never walk away from your house without either wearing or carrying clothes that will enable survival during whatever weather conditions will exist, day and night, during the next 3 days. *Rule Two:* Always carry in your pockets all of Canterbury's 5Cs and as many of the second 5Cs as will fit.

I would like to add a couple of observations. As a fighter pilot I was trained on our excellent survival kits for survival worldwide. The unlubricated condom canteen is very vulnerable, as you discovered. Many a teenaged couple became parents from the unexpected failure of this item. We were taught to place it inside a helmet for transport and protection, a ball cap, a cut off sleeve, sock, trouser leg, or even a t-shirt could be protection and carrier. I know you werre surprised your first match failed to give you fire! tinder prep is the really big deal, as you know. Even a lifeboat match may not save you! Not dogging you. I really enjoy your videos. Great job. I would replace the single edged razors with a couple of box cutter blades (Stanley), stronger and can be resharpened, Your shelter has many holes in it, it would leak, I would use a four mil five x eight clear sheet to be a roof for your shelter, It is strong and will keep you dry. I have used tape to anchor 550 cord for tie downs or a few marbles for anchor points. It can also be used in a solar still, much debate still rages over the energy expended vs the water produced. You can decide. Transpiration bags might be a better source of water procurement. Keep up the great work, congratulations on you promotion. Rangers Lead the Way. Would love to meet you for coffee sometime. I live in Central Oregon now.

About friking time someone did a hardcore vid actually using one of these kits!!!

This is why I always tape my Altoids survival kit to a copy of the pocket-size SAS survival guide...

A tip I was shown when working with a condom for water, is to place the condom in a sock. This gives the condom a lot of support.

Alcohol preps in sealed foiled wrappers are great fire starters.

a rule of thumb is if u think u have enough firewood u need 5 xs that

A sock works well to carry your filled condom. It serves as an all around support and although it can still blow out, it PROTECTS the thin membrane from some physical damage and makes it an up-armored improvised canteen. TWO sealed (and PLAIN - non-treated condoms) are always a good bet, and the additional condom occupies very little extra space in the Altoids can.

I'm thrilled to see someone actually go out and spend the night using the minimal kit. haven't seen another video out there like this one. Keep up the great work, and Thank You.

Another great video, the SAS survival manual suggests using a sock to protect your water condom. Also I appreciated the fact you didn’t get your fire going with the first match a lesser man would have edited that out. Cheers

Hands down, BEST wilderness survival channel on the internet. 🥾

This is definitely my favorite survival channel to watch

I've been having a really crappy week so far. The look you gave the camera when you lost your water was priceless. Thanks for the cheering up. Keep up the great work 👍.

I appreciate you showing that things don't always go as planned. Also a survival tin needs to be maintained to keep equipment "fresh" and up to date You make a great video, thanks

Proof that skill suplimements equipment. Thank you again.

The music while eating was a nice touch lolol

That's why your the best, you show us civilians how to use the stuff !!! Awesome !!!

I despise people who think these mini kits are just gimmick. They are not optimal, but they are no more a gimmick than a SAK or Leatherman (or .22 pocket pistol). I prefer a whirl pack bag or an oven bag for two reasons- they are stronger than the condom, and I'm allergic to latex. I'd itch from one end of my GI tract to the other with condom water.

Thanks Andrew for another great video. I appreciate you showing your fails as well as your successful outcomes. Too many channels edit out their fails to always make things appear easy. For those who actually do, we know Murphy is alive and well in the bush. Fires are not always easy to start, gear fails, and sometimes Mother Nature has a way of spoiling our best made plans. That’s just life, and learning to adapt and overcome obstacles is what makes us a better woodsman. Again, thanks for sharing, Rangers lead the way once again!

I thank you for showing how to survive with an Altoids so many people build them but they do not show how to use them out there in the field keep doing videos you are good

Dead set legend. The first person I have seen use a minimalist kit for real. Awesome work Andrew.

Good job Captain.

Thanks for showing the failures as well as the successes. Great video.

Another heaping helping of awesomeness! Thanks for going into detail about how to use it and not just display it. Thx again! 🇺🇸👍

One tough dude, you are, Major!

Why did I not think to use my altoids tin to boil water in? This guy is always teaching me something new. Thanks for teaching something new with every video.

Wow! Finally. That was amazing. You got down and dirty and actually used the kit you built. Well done. Your videos are just getting better and better. Thank you!

At least it didn't rain. Great video, really!

loved your sleeping shelter

Not just showing, but surviving. Excellent!

Excellent video! I replaced the condom with small plastic bags you can find now theses days in every supermarket in the fruit/vegetable section on a roll. They can be folded very small and are watertight and they are free. If you have to carry them use the long sleeves of your jacket or sweater. Close the long sleeves at the wrist end with a knot or piece of cordage then put the plastic bag with the water in the sleeve that way they hold much longer when you have to move. My Altoid tin is now part of a Molle pouch it is still small but holds now some other items like emergency blankets etc. and a fixed blade knife/multitool.

Always like watching your videos. I love the fact that you show when you have failures whether it’s equipment or otherwise. Bushcraft isn’t perfect. Thank you for sharing that with everyone.

Nice shelter. I like how you showed it took 2 matches to start your fire. That is real world.

There are many survival kit videos but not many tested in the field. I like that shelter you made, looks warm and cozy by the fire. And the fish by the fire...

Great tip on the sap.

Waiting on our condom water..... I bet those words have never been spoken in that order.... Ever. LoL. Had me laughing hard.

Greetings from Greece🇬🇷! Very instructional content! I remember I was taught to put the condom inside a sock to prevent situations like the one you showed!

The only thing I would add is that when you leave your survival camp you leave an indication of the direction you traveled. Otherwise great video.

Nice to see the items being used. Thanks

Great video...Freedom for all people

Great video! I appreciate the honesty of showing the good and the bad. Real life. The more you know...Thank you!

I've been binging on your video all week there are few better in explanation , perspective and presentation than you good soldier great teacher 👍🏿 carry-on

Nice video. Finally someone who actually uses this kit

Awesome video. So many channels show those survival cans, but you're the only one that actually shows how to use them. Great stuff!

This is why I follow you. You do not just tell.

Way to go! You walk the walk. Condom problem is why building your kit around a container such as a water bottle or pot is a good idea.

and there are so many people on here and in the world that say you cant survive with a kit like this, I used to go out camping on the Delaware river with just a canteen and a fixed blade knife.. so THANK YOU for showing people that this CAN be done,,, it just takes a little skill which people should have anyway.

Second time to see one of your videos. Wealth of information there. Well done.

Thank you Boss, One of my favorite channels.

Good examples used!

"Precipitously ". Damn, more than two syllables for a Marine...just kidding! Another excellent educational video, thank you. I appreciate your work.

Thank you so much for a vivid application video of actually using the kit; especially how you used the tools to make more tools. A good alternative to the condom that I have witnessed is a "freezer-grade" zip-loc bag (they are thicker); you pick the size that best works for your container. Thank Again

Pretty good video. Use 1 qt ziploc freezer bags instead of condoms. My altoids kit includes a tealight candle, a large gem paper clip, wax dipped strike anywhere matches, and a bunch of other little things. The altoid can, can be made into a lantern by setting the lid vertical and pushing the small end of the clip into the can's hinge. Light the tea light and drip a little wax into the middle of the can bottom. Then stick the bottom of the candle into the hot wax. This candle lantern will light your trail for about 15'. When teaching soldiers or Boy Scouts, I went for fun demonstrations and practical exercises. Imagine a dozen Boy Scouts with these lanterns exploring a field on a clear starry night. They had a ball. The tealight can also be used to warm and dry tinder and kindling for starting a fire in wet conditions. I team up my altoids can with a Heatsheet Emergency Blanket(HSEB) in my right chest pocket. The HSEB is bigger, stronger, and quieter than mylar blankets. I comes in a resealable pouch that I put the altoids can into. You can use the HSEB and the tealight to create setup similar to a hot poncho. My left pocket has a first aid kit that can also contribute to survival. My stop clot is also in that pocket. I do not skimp on a knife. My old man taught me that "a man always carries a knife" and I follow that rule. A good SAK is usually enough. If I need more, I've still got my MK IV from Benning in '74. Its still hanging on my old TA-50. One of the things that I have always kept in mind when teaching survival is that it may save someone's life in the future. Keep up the good work. Good Luck, Rick

I’m learning more from you than I learned in Boy Scouts, excellent video keep up the great work 👍🏼

Was so over the moon that you actually used your kit. Way to many videos on how to build and where to buy gear. Not enough testing your kits metal. Rangers lead the way and get it done ! Thank You

The smallest I'll let my pocket kit go is a Maxpedition Micro pocket organizer. It fits in the front pocket of jeans, even a T-shirt pocket, and you can get two Altoids tins in there. An Aquapouch or a quart ziplock bag will fit in there too. For a two pocket kit I have a SOL 60x96 emergency blanket with two smaller mylar blankets and 25 feet of #36 bank line stuffed in the pouch the SOL blanket came in. My jeans pocket is bigger than an Altoids tin so I might as well use the extra space to carry a slightly larger kit.

Thnxs 4 sharing 🇺🇸

Here for RSFC AF! Thanks Andrew enjoy your Sunday, Because of your videos I’ve set my field jackets up SAS style

In times of survival, knowledge and practice In using said knowledge Will truly extend ones chances in trying to survive. Remember; FEAR IS THE MIND KILLER. THANK YOU🙏

Kudos on the definition of shiv and shank as well man you are awesome

Great video, thanks. Three days in the Pilbara on advanced course with Bob Cooper's kit (pocket sized but bigger than Altoid tin, also issued to Aussie SAS). "Don't let the first time you use the kit be a survival situation." Also teaches how NOT to find yourself in a survival situation to begin with.

As always, another exceptional video!!

Valuable minimalism for mountain survival!

Thanks Again Andrew For Sharing Your Knowledge And Life Skills Here On KZfaq.

I laugh so much at your videos. There is great knowledge, but in every video there is that one golden moment that is just hysterical!

Nice video. Good to see you putting this kit to work. So many couch survivalists don’t walk the talk. As Lars from #SurvivalRussia says survival starts at home. Build a good kit and keep it on you at all times.

Thanks for sharing the RIGHT WAY to utilize an Altoids Tin Survival Kit. Very inovated and detailed! Again, thank you so very much. Totally invaluable demonstration.

I like how he added the word "mud" when putting out the fire. That way we wouldn't think the fish was undercooked.

Just found your KZfaq channel and I really like and enjoy it very much... THANKS 🙏

Well Done...my Survival experience consists of many weekend camping trips bringing only potatoes as food (and beer of course). The idea was we needed to catch fish if we wanted to eat well. Didn’t work out so good most of the time...many good memories with my teenage friends.

Well done, always what you need to know, made simple

Just an option to possibly modify your kit. Years ago I replaced condoms with oven cooking bags. Thry are more durable, you can heat/pasteurise water in them, and they come folded into small sizes.

Very good survival video, based on only use of the contents of an Altoid tin. Thanks Ranger

Andrew , good video ,thanks for sharing ,God bless !

Cool that you use the kit not just make it. You the man.

Andrew - thanks for the bringing us along on the adventure for showing the parts that didn't go as planned. One tip: True Liberty Bags makes high quality, heavy duty plastic bags. The quart sized version of the bag won't be that much bigger than the a condom, but will be vastly more durable. Here's a video of one KZfaqr boiling water in one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbOafsaiztSopo0.html Appreciate the great content.

Water container option 2: 1 - 2 ziip lock breast milk bag 250+ ml fits into tin with sanitation pill

Very good video. Enjoyed It greatly. Catching the fish and the edibles was true survival. Thanks..

You know I have followed corporal kelly for about 3 or 4 yrs now. But I must say your channel for survival is by far my fave. My only regret is I didnt stumble on your site sooner. Since I dont have a lot of time left I am saving alot of your vids on my utube for my son 2 veiw. Thank you for taking the time to put out REAL helpful tips and tricks 4 survival.

i like using ice fishing hooks bcuz the sinker is attached 2 the hook

Excellent Survival Video!

Well done!

Enjoy your videos!!! Keep' em coming!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thanks Andrew!! I’ve carried a tin with me since I was 10 when my Australian Military cousin gave one to me.

I have totally enjoy these forays into the Colorado Rocky Mtns. Ranger thank you !

Information is awesome 👌

Thank you first of all! For actually using the kit in a real scenario and showing us that things happen, adapt and overcome! Keep up the great work!

Hands down, the most practical survival video I have EVER seen on the Tubes. Thanks Andrew! Nice job!

How am I just now coming across this channel? This is awesome!

This is a good to upgrade your camping and survival in the wilderness

Great video man! Best survival channel on the web!

Thank you for the demonstration

Might I suggest a ziplock Freezer bag to replace the condom, Add some heavy duty tin foil to make a small metal bowl/pot ( or learn the hot rock water boil/cooking method) and switch the razor for a utility knife blade ( its a little thicker and pointed) . Pine sap can seal a wound and makes a glue for attaching knife blades or arrow/ spear heads. Great Vid with good instructions thankyou and thankyou for your service.

Great video. Good learning video. Thanks 👍🏼