Ten minutes of pertinent information with zero fluff. We like it.

I carried the early 600 Gerber in the 90s. Broke it years ago and had it in a drawer for 25 years. I had 2 broken ones and contacted Gerber during covid. They had me send a pic of the broken tools but didn't want me to send them in. They sent me 2 brand new ones about 2 weeks later. I was impressed to say the least. Good on you Gerber.

Pro Tip. Twist on/off AA maglites: turn one battery around until you deploy the flashlight. Otherwise it can turn on when stowed and oops dead batteries right when you need it.

That gum wrapper trick is cool. Thanks again

0:02 Gerber Multi-Tool 1:57 Knife 2:37 Lighter & Chapstick for starting fires 3:52 ParaCord 4:53 Pen & Notebook 5:22 Chewing Gum 5:37 Flashlight 6:25 Gum Foil & Battery fire starter 7:34 Large Cravatte Bandage 7:56 Snack(s) 8:15 Tourniquet

Straight to the point, plain and simple! Thanks Andrew

I love how as much as things change, some things stay the same. This is the same list of essentials my grandfather (also a veteran and a survival instructor) taught me decades ago. My day pack always has these items (and a few other things I’ve found really handy in the bush like a poncho and basic water purification gear) in the large organizer pouch despite me spending most of my time in the suburbs. That bag is never more than 50 feet away from me.

Even if you're not in the military, it's always good to have items like these on hand. Mini Mags are getting harder to come by, but others are available. It's always good to know how to make fire, even in an urban setting.

This is probably the best survival item video I have ever watched. Thank you.

Actually bought a Gerber during reception at boot camp in '94. We couldn't carry our pocket knives, but the multitools that me and a buddy bought were used through boot and air by literally everyone including drill sergeants. 😂

Another top shelf video sir. I appreciate the simple, straightforward tutorials. Always been a Leatherman fan, but I may look into one for my nephew. Brain tumor treatment is done for the foreseeable future. So it’ll time to the woods. Cheers and Carpe Diem.🤙

Amen and thank you for being DIRECT AND CLEAR! Excellent video and well spoken. NOTHING BUT TRUTH!

Great info.I want my son and grandsons to watch..the way things are changing worldwide this skill set could be a life saver..thank you for your service and thank you for sharing your expertise.

Hello … from Nebraska… Another busy day for me… but always listen to this channel as I’m doing my work… Excellent content… Have a blessed day… … and week… 🙏🏻🙏🏻😇💕

Thanks again for your service! Appreciate everything you do. Keep up the good work!

Great information, simple & precise. I have used so many different styles of m.t.'s for thirty years in the field & at work. I love all of them in my collection. I left my Leatherman charge on my bumper of my truck the other day ,& drove away . I went back immediately but It was gone & It broke my heart. It was like losing an old friend. I ordered a new one within a few days. My advice is never set your m.t down always return it to the case or pocket. Use a Paracord lanyard when working around water or when climbing. Love this Ranger channel! Thank you Andrew

In Basic and AIT (osut) at Benning in '91 we were not allowed to carry any blade of any kind. But every day after arriving at my first duty ststion (Schofield) I carried the multi plier by Gerber and the Huntsman by Victorinox, two tools I still use to this day 31 years later.

Ten minutes of pertinent information with zero fluff. Well done.

You know what I like about you, Andrew, what I like about you as you leave your ego aside. You just talk about what to do and how to do it. So many other people it is their style do I know they do it in a Braggadocious kind of way you don’t do it that way and I appreciate that.

I'm formally SF in 1970's and I have forgotten many of these things ....... nice video and thanks for the memories.

This was outstanding, thanks General

Great pocket dump video, thanks

First rule I learned in the Reserves - carry a Swiss Arny Knife (Tinker Model) & Bic Lighter in your shirt pockets. We used Hexamine Tablets / Stoves to get a brew going for the then boil in the bag meals. You then used that water to shave & have a wash where you needed it. Often the rations were eaten cold but a warm meal was seen as a bonus. The smaller size means you won't be leaving it behind.

Here for the algorithm. Thanks for your time and knowledge.

Thanks a lot for the tips, I am a novice backpacker/hiker and your video helped me realize that I already carry a small multitool, chapstick and gum in my kit so it should not hurt to have a few spare cotton balls and bring my I3tEOS Olight since it good enough and it is powered by a AA battery for use as an emergency fire starting tool with the before mentioned items.

There is an artistic beauty to your best videos. Simple still-life paintings brought to life. Red bandanna against the green woods or orange vest against blue water and sky. Etc.

Really good advice. Although I would personally switch out the folding knife for a fixed blade knife. They are a lot tougher and quicker to get into action. You can baton with them for making kindling for your fire. And in a pinch most fixed blade knives can be lashed to a stick to make a makeshift spear for hunting or self defense. Plus you already have a folding knife on your multitool anyway. But other than that 1 change I think you would have a solid kit if you follow this video.

Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure into the woods

One of the best informational videos hands down!

Excellent Video with good advice and No BS. Anyone can put these together and carry them. Nothing out of the ordinary or over-priced gear. Ooorah!

Good video Andrew, thanks for sharing, God bless brother !

That's actually a good idea to carry these small items that fits tactically in pockets because they are light and can be taken on a moment's notice. Thank you very much!

Our Gerber Multitools were the MP-600 Basic. We were not issued any multitools until we went through the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) lane at CIF when we deployed in 2006. Most soldiers that carried multitools bought them themselves. The first soldier that I knew who used one was in my platoon in Germany before we deployed to Operation Desert Storm. He had the old Leatherman in the brown leather sheath. He was an 88M (Truck Driver) in our Support Platoon for our Mech Infantry Battalion.

Another outstanding 'down and dirty' video Major! Thank you for your contributions to the outdoor/survival community!

Great info to have Soldier. Thanks for Your Service.

Short, direct to the point, my kind of presentation. Very useful, thank you.

Served for 12 years, late 80s throughout the 90s. I still carry paracord, knife, multitool, bandana, lighter, flashlight and a few other small things. Of course a pistol has been on my side for 20+ years. Old habits never die and one should always be prepared. 😎

Good video. As With lights and other things, 1 is none and 2 is one. Always have a backup!

Excellent Presentation, As Always !! Thank You For Sharing Your Knowledge.

Always good to carry something to share, it sets a good example.

I enjoyed this. Short, sharp and informative

Bravo Andrew. Excellent video, thanks.

No beating around the bush, straight to the point yet informative.

great survival, camping , back packing, hiking tools and advise for all.

I love your videos. You always teach us/demonstrate things that no one else talks about. I've watched thousands of videos over the years, by all sorts of people from all over the world: nomads, doomsday compounders, current and ex-military, preppers, survivalists, homesteaders, thru-hikers, bushchrafters, vanlifers, pacifist hippies, right-wing gun nuts, men, women, old, young, and even some children, yet I always learn something new from you. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

Fantastic video! I carried most of this gear in my pockets as well, along with a few extra batteries. They used to give out the Benchmade AFO II's and Gerber MP-600 sets as Kudos in Iraq and Afghanistan. Never thought of taping a Bic lighter and Chapstick together but that is going to become a part of my everyday carry. Thanks for sharing.

Very concise and informative. Learned some new skills. Thank you.

Thank you another outstanding video! Very great pocket dump thank you!

Video looks good. Literally had everything here on all of my deployments. Maybe not identically but in some fashion or another. Great vid. Timeless

Former 19K here and I remember when the first Gerber multitools came out in the early 90s. A few of us tankers bought them and used them every day on the tank. The pliers and/or flat-head screwdrivers on every single one eventually *BROKE* so we all went back to Leatherman multitools. After that experience, I never touched another Gerber *anything* ever again. Sure, it could have been a steel heat treatment issue with the first batch of Gerbers, but I'm not willing to pay to find out again. Leatherman multitools and Casio G-Shock watches are Tanker-Approved(tm) as those seemed to be the only items we carried on our persons that an M1A1 heavy tank couldn't just outright destroy in the field or on deployment. And I'm not talking about the new fat Leatherman tools but the old-school throwbacks like the Bond or You can keep your Gerber multitool, I'll stick with my old-school Leatherman multitool. A close second to the Leatherman is the Victorinox Swisstool but they're way expensive and much too "shiny" to drag around in the field. I use that one in my day-to-day civilian job and it seems to do OK, but I'm not dragging it to the field like I will my Leatherman. At no time have I *ever* seen CIF issue any sort of multitool to any armored vehicle crewman even though we need them more than pretty much any other MOS so please let me know what MOS gets issued a Gerber multitool?

One of the most straight to the point and very highly informative videos I've ever seen. Very informative. Thanks. This video will be saved

I go back and forth between a good multitool like the Leatherman Surge or a top Victorinox knife like the Rangergrip and a separate set of Knipex pliers.

Straight to the point, plain and simple! Thanks Andrew. Ten minutes of pertinent information with zero fluff. We like it..

Good info and a clear presentation. Thanks.

I actually learned a few things ! Much thanks and appreciation

Great video Ranger, but I do have a suggestion (from an ol' Devil Dog if that gives me any credibility.) One of the most important tools for me when I went to the field was (and is) a Swiss Army Knife. While I do have a many leathermans and pliers based multitools, one huge way they fail for me is the grooming/healthcare aspect. Hear me out, when being in the field for a long time, the first thing people neglect is grooming and hygiene, a small swiss army knife bridges a huge gap there. Need a clean and sharp knife for digging out foreign objects without the fear of infection? Want to trim a mustache, hang nails, or pop blisters? I like to keep a clean swiss army knife for "sanitary" purposes only tucked away somewhere, hell, I even throw them in IFAKS and other med kits just because. If you do get separated from your main blade, you have an alternative to at least open up some MREs. Also a cool little trading item, I used to trade the little ones for patches, or gear or whatever some other dude in the unit might have that you need. Oh and btw you can make little slots for them almost on any piece of clothing and weigh nothing! Great content man!

Thanks Andrew !

What a great video. I have a setup almost like this to a friend when she was moving cause she had zero tools. The Gerber Diesel, a Byrd Cara Cara and then a ratcheting screwdriver for home stuff. A solid setup she can camp with and do 90% of little stuff at home. Having 500’ of good quality paracord is essential too. Makes life way easier.

Thank You Andrew!

Love the pocket dump. EDC is vital. If you don't have it on you, then you don't have it in an emergency situation.

Great! Every time I watch your videos I learn at least 5 things. 🎉

Thank You for showing us what we need. I respect your opinion because you have never steered me wrong. Cheers.

Excellent video. Always look forward to one of your videos. Very informative and straight to the point...I like that. Keep up the good work!

Mini Mag brings back memories from when I was in. Great video and tips!

Thanks again major . Much appreciated .

I specifically got my Gerber Diesel because it has the scissors and saw I wanted -- and 20 years later I still use it and abuse it every day. Also, another survival use for gum is to use chewed up gum as a fire extender. A wad of used gum will bubble and burn like rubber after you set fire to it, giving plenty of time for your tinder to start burning. I've never tried setting an unused stick of gum on fire, but it seems like it should work too.

Just plain awesome. thank you.

Great straight forward video with very useful information.

Your videos are complete and really enjoyable to watch! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

Excellent! We do survive out of our pockets. Thanks Major Andrew for a great video 👍🇺🇸

Outstanding. I'm generally partial to a Leatherman. Currently I have the Rebar and have recently upgraded my knife to a Benchmade Bugout mini. Does what I need on the daily.

Great information. Always fun to watch your channel.

I was in the National Guard and carried a Leatherman. Really came in handy. Cannot recommend a good pocket tool enough.

I love the Ranger Lighter. The modification I made was to cut two Q-Tips in half, and insert them into the Chapstick at 12-3-6-9 o'clock. Cap still fits. Works great and less messy.

Another Awesome video. Thank you.

Brief. Cogent. Outstanding. Thanks.

Good info. Thank you for your service.

Never underestimate a Ranger with a battery and a stick of gum! Excellent video.

Thanks as always Andrew! Cheers 🇨🇦

The battery/bubblegum wrapper trick is a new one for me. Thanks!

I was a mechanic in the army, and most of us were able to fix common vehicle issues with your gerber plus your buddy's gerber. These are solid and hard working, but definitely not as reliable as Leatherman tools. But also, theyre super common. So, while theyre unlikely to fail, theyre also everywhere so you can just borrow one for 5 minutes for whatever you need.

Thanks Andrew

I especially liked the chap stick and bic trick. We survive out of our pockets. The most important six words I have ever heard.

Ive carried a multi tool for a while now i love it.

Awesome! Thanks Andrew!

Always GREAT INFO! Thanks 🇺🇸❤

The best information I've ever seen in a few minutes.

Excellent video. I love multitools. Thanks for the video

I never met anyone who was this creative with gear in the time I was in. Wish I had!

Great stuff Anderw. Please keep it up. Small easy to assimilate information to add to daily edc.

Not in the military but I did buy a Gerber multi tool or I should say, had my brother in law buy it at a BX back in the 90's. Loved the one handed opening ability, especially when working on network cabling in either high or tight places. That tool has been ALL over the country for work and even took it with me when I went to visit my sister and brother in law at Yokota AFB. That and when I wasn't carrying it for work, it is with me when I am out hunting and fishing. Someone once gave me a Leatherman multi tool but it never caught on with me, having to twist it open before it was ever of any use. Still have it somewhere, buried in a junk drawer. I don't know how good the newest Gerber multi tools are but until this 27 year old model starts giving me problems, I just keep right on using it!

what a HUGELY informative video!

Bro! This was 9 minutes of practical field knowledge! I've saved this video for further study,I've been in the woods just enough to know ihow easy it is to FAFO.Respect.

Been going over emergency/first aid and survival kits recently with my Scouts; this is exceptionally well-timed to show up in my feed. Thanks!

Excellent always enjoy you videos great reminders

Very cool! Thanks Major!

That's the model I have, but mine is silver vs black MP600 (non) replaceable wire cutters tho. Had it for YEARS and years now. I also carried a mini mag for almost 20 years! I remember when they had these LED replacement kits for them, and when they first came out haha, came of a new lens/cone and the three little LEDs in a group together that plugged into the spot where the bulb used to plug in. I always kept the extra light underneath the spring tho just in case lol, but the LEDs never broke or run out like the bulbs sometimes did. They're still fantastic and I'd love to carry one just on nostalgia alone! You Can get crazy rechargeable batteries for anything thease day last forever so you still have battery replacement options.

Thank you. Well done.

Totally awesome. Terrific video.

I already had all the items you showed except for the Gerber MP 600. I wanted the basic as I already have several Leathermans. I got it the other day and couldn't get it to deploy the pliers like you did until I watched this video. Its all in how you hold it. Put all fingers on the widest part of the unit and flick it out and Voila! Instant pliers with only one hand. Thanks. I wear it now as an EDC.