I’ve been active in the “survival/prepping” lifestyle since I got out of the Corps in 1983. It is rare that I see anything new in videos. And there aren’t many channels that I watch on a regular basis. You sir are one of the best resources I’ve found for new ideas. Lots of the techniques you show are familiar, or somewhat familiar, to me, but the thought processes and thinking that you invoke in your videos are like honey to my bee. This is the first channel I recommend to anyone who asks me for instructions. Semper Fi Ranger.

Apparently, I went to college for 5 years....to spend my Sunday learning to be a _Hobo._

I really enjoyed this one. Very ingenious. It shows survival is more about imagination and mindset and less about fancy gear. I would like to see more about traps and snares sometime if you are so inclined. Your videos are always top notch and informative. Thank you!

If I had a nickel for every bungee cord I saw on the side of the road, I’d be a millionaire! I watch Corporal’s Corner religiously and now I’m getting hooked onto your videos as well. I had one of those old flashlights in the army but never knew that I could start a fire with it. I used to make certain “things” out of the MRE heaters to screw with the MPs in the tent next door. 😂😂😂 💥

(2) I've NEVER SEEN that method of taking the bottom of a bottle OUT. INGENIOUS! As always Andrew, you are INSPIRING my friend! THANK YOU for all you do!

You and Shawn are two of the best teachers I’ve seen since I’ve started learning about bushcraft and survival during the pandemic. Thanks for continuing to serve us for our benefit.

Most realistic real survival, when you have nothing! Quick and clear demonstrations. Very useful! Thanx!!

That little tuna can stove is BRILLIANT!!!

Every time I watch you videos I get an education. Thanks

Great topic. There is no trash in a survival situation.

The pressure of the glass bottle, the garrote wire you constructed, and the use of the rest of the kit... Awsome, rangers tend to make small fires as to make sure nobody sees the smoke in the day or fire at night...

I have to say, the wire twisted to make a saw, and the bottle trick to make a cutting tool is great! Haven’t seen anyone, not even ole Dave do that one. Great job.

This video really brings back memories of when my kids were little. I would take them down to the river and we would scavenge all the items needed to go fishing…hooks, line and sinkers. We’d cut river cane for rods and turn over rocks and logs for worms and grubs for bait. Always managed to catch some nice catfish and bream. Then we’d scavenge for a tin can lid to use for cleaning our catch. I’d build a fire along the river bank and we’d eat what we caught. They thought we were just playing a game, but those lessons of survival are still etched in their minds today. Now we do the same thing with my grandkids.

Hay Andrew attended the 82nd airborne Christmas party at pinehurst. Meet alot of outstanding soldier's God bless you for serving our country.

SURVIVAL IS A STATE OF MIND, YOU EITHER WANT TO LIVE OR YOU DON'T. What iff you loose your survival tin and the bits in your pockets, real survival is about knowledge not implements, carry your survival kit in your brain. The main thing with survival is staying calm, can't think straight in a panicked situation.

You my friend are the future of bushcraft

A lot of people talk about what you can do with scavenged items but you do it . And do it well. Thanks.

Superb lesson today Andrew!!! Scavenging I believe can be divided into two; primitive (bush craft) and Contemporary/Urban (Items of opportunity from the last 200 years). The pilots story illustrates that one can find old homesteads, pasture fences, or modern “garbage” in the oddest of places… one Man’s trash is another’s… it just takes imagination to utilize or fashion things into useful items to affect survival. This lesson today is very important IMO in that one should be comfortable in both Bush Craft and contemporary survival… don’t get tunnel vision pigeon holing oneself exclusively into one camp…minimalist tools, primitive living, Mountain man or Long hunter, and SERE are all on a spectrum and both have analog/digital equivalencies for each primary survival task. Excellent stuff! Keep up the Fire!!!

Ahhhhhh, the power of imagination. The brain is a wonderful thing. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

I was expecting a Marine joke to go with the crayons... Another great training session. Keep up the great work...

Knowledge weights nothing and its always with you great material!! I doubt you’ll have all your fancy equipment when an emergency presets itself. keep up the good work

👍❤️ I used zip ties to attach 1x2 frame to make darkness around my bed when I was on graveyard shift. I always pick up stuff (scavenge) when I go for my walk. The " s" hooks from bungees, "R" pins..

An invaluable source of information thank you for sharing. The more I prep the more I realize I wouldn't want to survive it just seems so exhausting!

From now on Every time an episode Drops, i Will start to write all your tips in a notebook. This way i Will have something Nice to read and try out while being in the woods. Cool stuff! Greetings from Belgium!

One thing I have learned from a number of years camping, watching yours and other bushcraft channels, is forget about being comfortable. That is a relative concept when outdoors in the wild. Be prepared for it and accept it. Now a question: what wire gage did you use for the saw? That was innovative, I thought. Good job as usual. Thank you for all your hard work.

Knowlegde, imagination and common sense... the most valuable tools everywhere, everytime, and that's what I most appreciate from your videos Best regards from Argentina

Thanks for taking the time and energy to teach us new skills. Can't wait to practice some of these improvised options.

Interstate highways are the best sources for tarps, bungees and straps. But don't forget lead wheel weights for fishing, smelt for bullet components, or anything requiring lead.

Waypoint survival makes most his vids with an emphasis on making tools from junk. It's a great genre. This vid is a GREAT example of such mentality. It brings more value to the idea of having basic TOOLS. Those tools help you convert garbage into survival tools. The more the better...

It's funny that stove is one of things you had to make for a merit badge as a cub wayyyyyyy.... back in the day. LOL! Again another great video! Scavenging is one of the most important things to know imo. Somebody else's garbage could be your treasure some day...

Excellent video. Too many people these days think you need to spend a fortune on gear. I love scavenging and improvising

I habe watched a few videos now and I really enjoy how he shows you that wire saws aren't as completely useless as I thought they were

Andrew again a Outstanding video!!! Scavenging is a skill that needs to be taught more in my opinion. Its not all about not what you don't have, but what you can find to make something you need! People seem to dwell on what they don't have and that mentality blocks what you could make instead. Creativity is not taught and needs people like you to help open their minds and eye's to what is possible !!! Keep this subject rolling and we all can watch and learn!

So much trash, so many uses. A whole new meaning to recycling. thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques.

Unfortunately/fortunately there is trash everywhere that can be used like you have shown. In the survival situation I now realize that everything we look at, be it natural or manmade, needs to be evaluated for possible use. That slingshot is ingenious! Loved this video!

All the leaves are fallen… much colder… I absolutely love and appreciate your videos… Andrew, you are making a huge impact on others… giving knowledge, which is a source of hope ,in dior circumstances …and that’s when we would need it most… May God bless each of us as we are getting prepared for the impending hard times…🙏🏻🥰

That “party trick” was great. The best survival equipment is a few items and a the ability to think.

The most practical and realistic.!!!

Trigger Warning ! .... wisdom from Major Andrew...." PRICELESS!" Thanks Major Ooorah 👍

Now this is what I’m talkin bout - livin on nothin. Love it.

Wow, those are some great ideas ! Makes me think of being on the road on foot and scavenging things you might run across.

It's valuable to know that Osage Orange trees are male OR female, unlike many plants. Only the females drop the "oranges" but male trees will look similar and the wood is of course just as useful. Another interesting fact is the Mulberry is a related species and shares many of the traits of Osage for tool making, etc. plus has edible fruit. Great video, love your work.

Bottle trick…priceless 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🍻

Just think how much you could dig out of a garbage dump. I bet people will stake out places like this and find many treasures. God bless you Andrew

Used the pocket lint too. It works faster then cotton balls and I save my old oils from cooking. But I use my oils multiple filtered and before I use the oil I put and hole onion and then a potato too pull all odors out. I also have multiple crocheted bags from wool too it will keep your water cool or soup warm. And all these bags can be tied too your main bag. And each bag can be rescheduling the way for future pickup. They can also be worn on your belt for hands fear. But my main pack is a four sided fold bag with button tab. Crossbody tie down

As others have said, this is far more realistic than a bunch of fancy gear! Excellent video, very clever ideas! Thank you for your continued service Sir!

I like how you covered different things because when you have limited time and you can watch a video and get a whole bunch of different ideas I think it helps one to assess their personal skills and items that they would carry in a kit or on their person.

If you can find it, mule tape is an excellent, light weight cordage as well. And it is typically marked off in length increments as well.

I appreciate how you show the different uses of common items.

Awesome video. When I worked on a farm, we made much of what we needed from scrap/trash and by “up-cycling” things. It is an aquired , usually self taught but treasured skill that gives someone “new eyes” when looking upon any environment. Thank you for this video. I would also enjoy a video on your take on trapping and fishing skills especially based on scavenging tools and supplies. Again. GREAT video.

I liked the makeshift stove the best, will have one tucked away in the truck now.

This is great information because when the balloon goes up and SHTF is in full swing most people will have nothing on their person, but these ideas and skills presented here might ease the chaos and panic in someones day and save a life or two. This is smart TV right here. Cheers Andrew sir ! Great job.

Can't thank you enough Andrew! I learn so much from your videos.

This is brilliant!! Corporal's Corner sent me and I'm very glad he did! Two of the best channels on youtube!

When you’re making the hobo backpack, one thing I find extremely useful especially when you’re working with a lot of cordage like you were - you can use what’s known as an ”electricians knot”. Typically people implement this type of knotting when trying to make long extension cords more manageable. It almost looks like a form of braid when you’re done with it except you’ve done this with only one strand, or multiple strands grouped together simultaneously. This is a great way of gathering rope or cordage because you can quickly disassemble it just by pulling the loose ends the knot on ties itself and then all of your cordage is free. Using such a knot can also help create more cushioning where it might be a bit more necessary to distribute a load if you’re carrying something heavy. I find that it’s quite useful for forming the straps of a backpack that go over your shoulder so that the weight is a bit more spread out rather than cutting into your shoulders.

Finally hearing the word "pasteurize", all that is required to kill the cysts and pathogens in water, boiling is just a waste of resources. Found a discarded leather couch that I have used to make tender pouch, sleeves for pointy things, and a bag for my coffee can stove and Stanley Two Cup Cookset.

I love this type of video. The how to videos. This one is a masterpiece. The saying is true that one man's trash is another man's treasure. Excellent use of scavenged items and multiple use of resources. Great!

Hey there . Found you few hours ago . No joke u got the best YT Videos EVER !!! THANKS FOR THE KNOWLEDGE

Happy Holidays Andrew! May all your scavenging be bright!

I like your new quick deploy ridge line 😂

You have been helping me through the loss of my brother for the past couple of years. Keep up the great videos. I have been learning so much and plan on showing my friends how to do the same as well. Happy and safe Holidays to you and your family

Just wanted to say great videos. You approached this one perfectly with a scavengers mindset legal or otherwise, in other words realistically. Cheers

Damn u can tell your Army some Marine somwhere is crying over those melted down crayons!

Thank you for doing this Andrew, nobody ever addresses this. Being somehow surviving with only your life and what is on you (and without survival supplies). What do you do? I have a book called "Peak Oil Survival" by Aric McBay, excellent book. Making a rocket stove from a tin can. Every country in the world there is a tin can, he says, etc. That is why I do these wilderness vids; without tools is good as not every scenario do you expect to be in a survival situation like you were just running to the store or going out to dinner, now you are in the elements.

Looking in your tin, I have an immediate EEEK moment- tape your batteries, covering your terminals. The tin is unlined, plus wire and the steel wool. Under the wrong circumstances, your fire lighting kit activates itself in your pocket. :P If you're ever at a loss for material and have the time, just a 4-5 mile walk down the road or along a river for a forage would be a good sequel to this. I know I've never seen a tarp that nice on the side of the road, but plenty of bungies and straps along with containers and fishline.

I love camping with castaway stuff. Shows you just how little you actually need. Then, the next day, go to an REI just to be amused.

Another use for the brown glass bottle pieces is using it to scrape your ferro rod if you lose your scraper.

I really enjoy your videos. A lot of out-of-the-box thinking in this one. Thank you.

Andrew, here is an oral hygiene tip. Neglecting your oral hygiene can lead to all manner of nasty long term ailments. Squeeze dobs of toothpaste onto a piece of baking paper. It squeezes out more neatly if you use a new tube and put it in the fridge overnight. Sprinkle baking soda (NOT baking POWDER) over each dob. Generously. Leave to dry for about two days. By this time your dobs will have become small pellets. I have a weeks supply - about fifteen - in one of the smallest ziplock bags known to mankind. Chew a pellet and then start brushing when its semi-reconstituted. The residual baking soda adds to the efficacy of the pellets. Really, they look too small to be of any use but they work just fine. I keep an unopened toothbrush in my first aid kit.

Andrew! Great video! Thanks! I have been noodling on this topic for quite a while now, and I need to write up my thoughts. There are many, many other items that can be used to build out an "urban kit" from trash and discarded items, everything from soda can alcohol stoves and concrete block rocket stoves, coffee can space heaters, and improvised cookware, to bubble wrap sleeping pads, Tyvek shelters, soda bottle water filters, sleeping bags from moving blankets...the list is endless. I live in NYC, and I think about this stuff all the time. The amount of material that gets discarded daily in this berg is incredible. I could probably furnish an entire apartment in two weeks with what is sitting on the curb that can be restored, repaired or repurposed. Putting together a transportable rig would be just as easy. Of course, as I write this, the winter's first dusting of snow is melting on the ground and the weather is turning colder, so in the event that I needed to leave my home and fend for myself on the streets, my first move would be to assemble a basic kit and light out for the Territories, mainly South! Like that line from Harry Nielsen..."goin' where the weather suits my clothes...!"

Your an outdoor survival walking encyclopedia. I love the contents and this is what every camper needs to know before they set out on a journey. Hunters and campers or anyone

My favorite one so far!

The glass bottle trick and crayon cardboard heat trick was genius, thanks.

Awesome video!!!! It was cool seeing ideas of things from everyday items… genius!!! Thank you and thank you for your service!!!!!!

great video. another salvagable item to use for cutting is tin cans...especially if you get the top...just fold a piece over to use it like a knife...

That funny cause I've been finding old rocks out of my garden that are from the Indians from years ago. I've even found a rock that they used too sharpen their bone needles and stones for grinding cornmeal and acorn flour.

There is a great disturbance in the force...as if a billion jarheads all REEEE'D at once when you melted down those crayons. Why are you wasting perfectly good USMC crayon rations? Great job at improvising, adapting and overcoming! I found a beanie someone left behind back in 2002. I washed it and it's now serving as an improvised tea cozy.

Definitely another Major Video, young sir, heh heh! Your comfortable teaching style reminds me of my old friend, the late great Col. David Hackworth. Preview, view, and review, yes. One thing that almost killed the "81 days" B-24 pilot, 1st. Lt. Leon Crane, in the subarctic cold, was the lack of mitts with a cord behind the neck and some thinner gloves for lighting warming fires. Poor soul! He at least wore a parka, not an electrified flight suit. -35F is not so bad to travel in, -55F and lower can easily kill you without a very quick fire when you stop. Been there, done that. A good small axe is somewhat essential. I got by with a 26-inch-handled Estwing camp axe. Always carry vitamins, honey cough drops, and Clif Bars for energy, beef jerky for strength. RATION FRUGALLY . You can live mainly off your body fat for a while. Keep cheeks and nose warm with a strip of wool cloth. Old-time Klondike gold rushers used very tall, narrow tin cans with bails to melt snow for drinking.

A simple crimp on the rim of that old coffee can with a multi tool would make an impromptu spout and make it easier to pour.

Good to relearn some of the tricks and techniques. Thanks and BE Well.

I found a bottle of un open beer once.

Sorry for the first part to much work. Keep up the good work.

Great party trick, indeed. And very clever knapping. I've been scavenging, of a sort, for a while now, in an effort to save money and help the environment. One of the main things I do at home is, rather than buy plastic containers, I re-use jars. All my spices, herbs, etc, are stored in jars. And I use them to store leftovers in the fridge. Ok, this isn't quite the same as what you're demonstrating; just another form of it. Thanks for another great video.

This good most like this 👍. To long out hunting or fishing or just looking for arrow heads. Lost track of time. Very good job. How to do,not to much talk.

I read a quick over view of Lt. Leon Crane, great story. -40, I can’t even imagine those kinds of temps. I remember riding with my then gf and she drove 18 wheelers, we were in Minnesota. I thought that was cold and it was by dang. He probably missed the squirrels he was trying to kill because his hands were frost bitten.

Thank you for another Great Video! Upstanding on presentation of what to look for to use and a few things never to leave home without!!!!

Old vehicle sun shades, you can use for a lot of things, sleep pads, te bubbles are insulating, the silver is reflective of body heat, like a emergency space blanket-I have heard. I have also seen these used as solar ovens, roll in a cone, put food in a black pot, in the middle of the roll with the upper end fanned out to collect the sunlight.

Just wanted to suggest buying a few pairs of safety glasses. Whether chopping wood (pieces fly out fast), frying something in oil (I've had spatters hit the top of my cheek, within any inch of my eye) or walking through thick woods where twigs could poke you in the eye, it is great to have eye protection on you at all times!

This would make a fun outdoor game for kids when camping/hiking. Give them a list of things to gather. Then have them learn to create the tools mid day/end of day. Or a few tools each day, to use to accomplish a task.

I learn something every time I watch your videos boss !!

Thank you for the good info! Appreciate it!

Enjoyed this one,thinking outside the box

Thanks Andrew. Always good lessons

Holy crap!!! Mr. Miyagi would be impressed with your party trick but he would probably do it with one strike. 😂

What I like about your videos, they'll make you think, what if, always looking for resources while out hunting/fishing ect. Thanks Andrew.

Okay, that's a party trick I had never seen before. Now I wanna try that! lol.

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

Thank you

I live close to 3 rivers, their is and abundance of scavenging material. Tarps, flotation devices, cordage etc. since my interest in survival I always look at these things and how I could use them for survival items. Excellent video Andrew, thanks , I really enjoyed it. Alan R.

I will be trying these out soonest...thanks!