I was happy to see the use of a pencil sharpener for the outdoors. I always carry one with both the large & small sharpening holes. It is aluminum so it won't rust, is very light & won't break like plastic can. They have an infinite amount of uses in the woods.
@shawnamison24857 жыл бұрын
Once you think you know everything you always learn something new. Improvising is a few parts common sense, thinking outside the box, technical knowledge, experience, and art. Thanks for sharing!
@SensiblePrepper7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn!
@damianmarsh1174 жыл бұрын
Always remove the childproof mechanism off the Bic lighters. If your fingers are numb from being cold you will never get that lighter to spark. been meaning to mention that for some time.Love your videos!
@clivewilkinson53943 жыл бұрын
I used to use Vaseline, now I use vic vapour rub. The oils in it make for easy work starting a fire as the run and drip. Especially a wet wood fire if you put a few small blobs on the wood as the flames catch it , it ignites and drips spreading the fire. Better, far better than vaseline and the vapour keeps bugs away. It also has many other uses for survival prep.
@547Rick7 жыл бұрын
I have been using plastic trash bags for a makeshift poncho while riding a motorcycle. If it starts to rain and the temperature is dropping. You can use it to keep your core warm as you ride.
@jdc83524 жыл бұрын
You ride around without a poncho but with a garbage sack? 👍 Interesting
@Anthonybrother4 жыл бұрын
i guess i don't understand motorcycle owners
@bachfan75373 жыл бұрын
Why don't you just get yourself a real poncho? WTH?
@547Rick3 жыл бұрын
@@bachfan7537 I did that when I was young and dumb. I have rain gear now.
@547Rick3 жыл бұрын
@@jdc8352 One must be prepared. I have rain gear today but when I was poor, young and dumb I was no very prepared.
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
On the order of priorities in a survival situation, I would think that eating the butter would be more important than using it for a candle lol
@sootch007 жыл бұрын
You can live 3 weeks without food but only 3 hours in harsh conditions. Fire trumps food.
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
sootch00 Yeah, but you started it with fire, therefore I assumed that we have that handled.
@ILkaterlyn7 жыл бұрын
MoreAmerican i thought he meant to use the butter for breakfast after it melted?
@AquilesVaesto7 жыл бұрын
for the zipper breaking hack, instead of use a paperclip i use a strong key ring, and even let me "close" both side of the zipper.
@ppainterco4 жыл бұрын
My favorite firestarter that I carry in my backpack is hand sanitizer. The schmoo can be used as hand sanitizer, but it's the easiest thing to start a fire with. I even use it for charcoal lighter. A handy thing to keep, that is also used for hiking, is to buy a Sawyer mini water filter (~$20 at Wally World). If you have a problem with municipal water supply, then the Sawyer can filter out down to bacteria sized particles.
@peggythornton53725 жыл бұрын
2 long candles in 6 lbs of crisco can give light for 72 days
@jassonmurphey3997 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to drop you a big THANKS for all the free knowledge you have given me over the years.
@sootch007 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@DavidMN-7 жыл бұрын
I kid you not... I was at a kids birthday party and my friends had forgotten to get a birthday candle. I took out my lip balm, painted a piece of rolled paper, and we shoved it the cake. GTG.
@teofiloaviles80025 жыл бұрын
David MN what are the many useable things that can be done with paracord
@jasonwaterman30704 жыл бұрын
@@teofiloaviles8002 to many
@eachday95387 жыл бұрын
I like the butter candle idea, it's like something MacGyver's great granddad would have done.
@arcanemining62647 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff. On the can, I was thinking instead of cutting through the thick metal ring at the opening, leave it and instead cut out the four holes on the sides. It would give a bit more structural integrity to the stove. Would be bad to put something just a tad too heavy and have it all tip over because one of the four supports gave out, leaving the ring would help a lot. Now I'm gonna have some fun and horrify my wife. HEY HONEY? Where's the butter and tissues?
@blueeyeswhitedragon98394 жыл бұрын
Arcane Mining:- Your idea is better/safer.
@valerieannrumpf41513 жыл бұрын
If you have an old fashioned two sided bottle/ can opener, use the pointy end to punch through the can to make the vents instead. You can find those openers at walmart in the kitchen section.
@ChaplainDaveSparks7 жыл бұрын
If you can't find your candles? Put them in the fridge next to the butter . . 😀🇺🇸🔫
@quidestveritas87137 жыл бұрын
Chaplain Dave Sparks 😂😂😂
@tripeee587 жыл бұрын
cut out the middle man! Feed the tuna mayonaise!
@carolynsparks31645 жыл бұрын
Chaplain Dave Sparks lmbo.. good one.
@Lazydaisy6464 жыл бұрын
The price of butter these days, that's an expensive candle
@STR8SICCC7 жыл бұрын
Another good video. I've done the paperclip zipper thing in the past, even before I started prepping lol.
@justalurkr7 жыл бұрын
First, thank you so much for demonstrating how to get petroleum jelly into the cotton without a huge grease pit forming. Second, I'm not sure "style" means what you think it means, Mr. Fashion Plate! :-)
@ridermak41117 жыл бұрын
Great vid Sootch! A couple suggestions....switch to the old paper stem Q-tips. After installing paper clip to zipper, put heat shrink tubing over the whole paper clip and leave it permanent. ;
@WhatsUpWithSheila5 жыл бұрын
Really liked the Paracord in a water bottle, and the pencil sharpened wood 😀👍
@TesterBoy5 жыл бұрын
The Macgyver of survival. Many good improvised stuff. We need more on animal catching and traps!
@phylvalen99912 жыл бұрын
The cotton balls are great. Once as a teenager I cleaned off my nail polish off with np remover and wondered...so I lit it and it burned for ages...and cracked the ashtray! So a small bottle of acetone/thinners works amazing too. Love the Vaseline tip, will try it soon. Awesome tips!
@richardelliott9511 Жыл бұрын
I have always heard that in a true survival situation you shouldn't burn anything that you can eat. Your body can gain more from using the butter within than is gained from the heat of being burned. So eat the butter and find a pinecone to burn for light. Lol When I was a kid we made more stable and safer stoves by using a church key to make the holes in a can but I guess church keys are no longer a common piece of kit.
@yoyoglock47 жыл бұрын
I think I would rather eat the butter and sit in the dark..lol. :-)
@SensiblePrepper7 жыл бұрын
You can live 3 weeks without food, 3 hours in harsh cold. I'll take the candle.
@yoyoglock47 жыл бұрын
SensiblePrepper I think you missed the joking aspect to my comment.. Never claimed to be a comedian. :-)
@yoyoglock47 жыл бұрын
SensiblePrepper Also, now that I think about it, I can not imagine a scenario where I would have butter but no heat source. I am no "super prepper" but I have multiple ways to obtain heat. Gas furnace, propane heater, kerosene heaters, wood stove, Silverfire Survivor stove and even enough handwarmers to cover myself with from head to toe.
@SensiblePrepper7 жыл бұрын
It's not about what you think but being able to improvise. No one knows the future so be open and learn.
@yoyoglock47 жыл бұрын
SensiblePrepper Absolutely.. That's why I watch darn near every video you put out and have done so for a long time. You always have a bunch of great tips.
@JMichellePhillipsRisingthunder5 жыл бұрын
My favorite fire starter is using dryer lint and you don't have to mix nothing with the dryer lint, just fill up a small container like a medicine bottle or any other waterproof container.
@michaelrutledge70485 жыл бұрын
Learned the pencil sharpener trick 50+ years ago. Great vids Sootch!! Love the way you laugh at some of your tricks/tips.
@jaimewood18306 жыл бұрын
Dear SensiblePrepper Just a quick line to say thank you very much for showing some of your survival hacks... I shall be placing some of what I have learnt tonight in to effect by the end of the week.. Thanks again
@alexanderluthor13047 жыл бұрын
Always good to get a refresher course. Top notch boss.
@SensiblePrepper7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother~
@ek10462 жыл бұрын
In my world I'm always the weird one for coming up with things like this. good to know there's a lot more people that enjoy and appreciate unique uses of items. Yes helpful in a real situation but also just awesome and fun! Well unless I actually need them of course
@johnganshow55367 жыл бұрын
For fire starting, I always just bring a can of sterno. Scoop out a chunk with a stick, light it on fire, stick it in my campfire to be, always works great. Could probably just bring a jar of vaseline and do the same thing...
@phantomsir7 жыл бұрын
Very good tips, a couple I had forgotten about. Great video and thank you for doing what you do.
@SenhorTudo6 жыл бұрын
Melt the petroleum jelly and drop the cotton balls into it. When they are saturated, lift them out and hang them up to drip. Once they have solidified, drop them into your container. Use split rings (key rings) for the zippers. With the rings you can lock the two sliders together so that your bag will not accidentally open. Don't waste your time with tin cans, invest in an Esbit pocket stove with fuel. The fuel can also help start a fire when your tinder is wet. For a little nick like that, if you MUST use anything, use a Band-aid, for heaven's sake! I don't even worry about such scrapes. For antiseptic dressings, I use shop-bought honey and cover it with a piece of plastic, either cling wrap or a strip cut from a plastic baggy. Honey stops, neutralises and reverses even full-blown gangrene, as long as you do not wash it off for two weeks. Just add more honey every 24 hours or so. This timing is not critical: it can go for up to 48 hours. Heat up a nail and push it through the lid of the bottle: it does a cleaner job so that your cord won't snag. Who carries a can of WD-40 in a survival situation? For light, carry a hand crank (dynamo) flashlight. The battery will hold for about 500 charges and although not typically very bright, it's better than your candles when the wind is gusting. One can also get hand crank lanterns, which supply brighter light than a candle, are wind-proof and can be hung up where they will do the most good. Best of all is a zoomable headlamp, but one needs extra (usually 18650) batteries for it. Save the butter to eat and supply you with energy. If you MUST burn something, use cooking oil or Crisco, which have NO nutritional value.
@DesignsbyDonBrown5 жыл бұрын
I use makeup pads. Use the back of a spoon or whatever is convenient and put Vaseline / petroleum jelly in the middle of the pad and fold it, then work it around the pad, making sure none of it will leak out. They store easier and work the same.
@stephenwilliams52013 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. That trash bag has a surprise use. We were in review at the NCO Classes. (Circa1987) And rembering that bag i put in one of my pockets. That expensive class"a" was going to get ruined. So on it went. The captain later wanted know why my "a" was dry as he rembered the storm that drove us inside. Once again I pulled out the bag. And we laffed . As the cycle closed. Several of us had a bag in there "a" uniform.
@kendon817 жыл бұрын
another good fire starter or candle or even emergency cooker....... collect candle stubs or tea lights and melt the wax in a pot then get a small tin or empty clean food can (not too tall the biggest i would be comfortable with would be a coffee mug size) and a strip of card board now tightly wind the strip of cardboard into a tube till it fills the tin or can now top up the can with the wax until it reaches the top of the card board......the cardboard will act as a wick and the wax the fuel and you can a candle or something to cook over just be mindful of keeping the top clear for the flame can burn free.
@michelelong98772 жыл бұрын
You have the one thing we all need in hard times - a good sense of humor 😉
@JimRodgers7 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. I'm probably not the first person to suggest this, but you could punch some holes in the lower part of the can stove (on the sides) to improve air flow. Thanks for sharing your hacks! Always enjoy your videos.
@PinoyRachelle7 жыл бұрын
Lmao opened the pad like a bag of chips, I bet that was the first time he has ever tried to get one out, like "wtf? It's stuck in here" nice vid as always
@ChrisGilliamOffGrid6 жыл бұрын
You're hot. :) And if you like outdoors, manly stuff, you'd love my channel.
@nelsonchajon18265 жыл бұрын
I HAVE DONE THIS TIPE OF POT STAND EXEPT THAN I DON'T CUT THE TOP RING AND I MAKE 4 CUT TRIANGLES FOLDED INWARD TO KEEP THE TOP PART STRONG, REALLY GOOD NICE IDEAS FOR SELF RELIANCE .
@gunterpatee49637 жыл бұрын
Just an FYI: Bag Balm is superior to petroleum jelly. More multipurpose and stays lit faaaar longer than petroleum jelly. I think it is due to it's Lanolin content or sumthin. Good video!
@alexanderluthor13047 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of spacepaste? It's dehydrated toothpaste chew tablets. I add them to my vehicle kit. Never get stuck without good oral hygiene. I also have marked steel flasks full of peroxide and the other rubbing alcohol.
@davechristy65783 жыл бұрын
There ain't nothing like lighting up hairspray with a match and using it for a torch to burn cockroaches. They're quick but not quick enough
@lappeldelanature56347 жыл бұрын
Well, almost all of these you have already shown in all your different survival hacks videos, but you refilmed the clips ! xD Even if a couple of them are common, this compilation is just great. Good stuff right there !
@RubiconV7 жыл бұрын
Good video. But the best hack recently is the one that will allow me to survive the next 4 years... The DNC hack! Ha ha. True though.
@SensiblePrepper7 жыл бұрын
Lol! Now that's funny!
@hexaquan7 жыл бұрын
Rubicon V im dead
@hexaquan7 жыл бұрын
Rubicon V best thing ive heard all day
@ChinashopRodeo7 жыл бұрын
Remember kids, using a weak password really CAN destroy entire careers!
@jamesaritchie17 жыл бұрын
You have the best chance of surviving the next four years with Trump than with Hitlery. Well, unless you're idea of survival is increasing the size of government, living off taxpayer money, and not worrying about the threat of nuclear war with Russia, which Killary was working toward with every insane idea she had as Secretary of State.
@John489_27 жыл бұрын
Be strong, Be of good courage, God bless America, And long live the republic, One of the best ending battle cries I've heard in a long time, :3
@MichaelNatrin7 жыл бұрын
Unique and useful tips. Thanks for sharing.
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
That butter candle is triggering some vegan somewhere
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
Dean Du Plessis I can appreciate that. I wish more people looked more closely at their consumption and it's ethical ramifications.
@stewartbuckley39377 жыл бұрын
Moringa, "miracle tree". Are growing some now. Nutrient dense, loaded with antioxidants, amino acids and have protein!
@stewartbuckley39377 жыл бұрын
MoreAmerican - Yes, can you look into an animals eyes that you cared for, that dumb animal trusted you more than any man, only to have it as a succulent morsel ? This is the wrestle between flesh and spirit - Gen_9:5 And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. Eating flesh will turn you stomach into a graveyard, to rot. You are what you eat, literally. The food eaten is turned into blood, to provide fuel for the cells of our makeup. Mind, body, spirit. God bless
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
Stewart Buckley Nah, just thinking Hickok45 should do a deep woods thoughts video
@eazystee7 жыл бұрын
You actually believe that "meat rotting in the gut" myth. Science has debunked this. As a matter of fact, vegetables rot in your gut as we are not ruminants.
@efzapp75 жыл бұрын
On the can stove rather than using a knife that will bite you I use an old-fashion church key (aka beer/soda can opener from before pull tabs). I make a ring of triangular punches around the top and around the bottom (open end). The ones on the bottom I punch around the bottom ring making little feet to add to the oxygen supply. You can make a small fire and put the can on top. Using a shorter can like a baked bean can you can use a candle to heat water.
@Romednife7 жыл бұрын
I would have cut the folding tabs below the rim and left the rim intact to make it more sturdy...
@kennethlucas17866 жыл бұрын
I would reccomend using gloves when you cut the can bro ...............
@SilenceFriction16 жыл бұрын
I was thinking Tin Snips.
@dannyrichards62335 жыл бұрын
Love how you go in detail, whe showing it. It helps me understand more.
@BudgetBugout7 жыл бұрын
Fun video brother! Thanks for sharing!
@BrianOgilvie797 жыл бұрын
loving that bluegrass pickin..
@CircaSriYak7 жыл бұрын
hey sootch, can you do a video showing all the survival hacks you can do with a papa johns pizza box? i have quite a few laying around
@McManMinecraft7 жыл бұрын
good idea.
@jamesaritchie17 жыл бұрын
And you're going to carry them into the wilderness?
@McManMinecraft7 жыл бұрын
only if sootch shows us some survival hacks for them.
@timschutte83106 жыл бұрын
CircaSriYak , yea, it's called, light a fire
@rebelbecky2763 жыл бұрын
Using the can reminded me, we did that in girl Scout camp except we just cut one hole in one side, open side down, and put a candle 🕯️ in then fried bacon 🥓 and egg on top. Good times😀
@glduncan687 жыл бұрын
Great hints. The paracord in a bottle is a great one.
@stevencrawford74097 жыл бұрын
Just a thought on the can stove. You could use a church key to cut wedges around the bottom of the can's wall and end up with a more ridged structure.
@ericchill8647 жыл бұрын
both the butter candle and the pencil sharpener fire shavings ideas are very cool, thanks for sharing.
@DOCSAFETUBE7 жыл бұрын
brother.. Another great video saved to my survival list
@aimeeatwell30117 жыл бұрын
DOCSAFETUBE same
@pr3ttyflaw3d497 жыл бұрын
Less than 30 seconds in and you have a new subscriber. The pencil sharpener with a small stick for tinder? *Amazing!* I am one who uses unconventional items for prepping, (I dont think I need to spend a ton of money and be weighed down with huge packs to be prepared) and seeing the 1st 30 seconds of your video, *huge fan already* :)
@ChrisGilliamOffGrid6 жыл бұрын
Ma'am, I do believe you would love my channel. :)
@sweetiep36636 жыл бұрын
Love the butter/candle and lip balm/candle hack . Very useful to know
@lovewarrior23295 жыл бұрын
I suppose one could reuse the butter numerous times; just scrapeup the melted then solidified butter, mold it into a small mason jar or any fire-resistant container, and bah-da-bing!
@sixstrings10634 жыл бұрын
I would use a pair of tin snips on the can, faster, easier, safer and saves your knife blade, good to have a pair of tin snips in every tool box.
@sharontiglao58263 жыл бұрын
Amen! Blessings and thanks for all the great ideas 💡!
@tennesseepatriot43607 жыл бұрын
frito lay corn chips are good to start a fire.the generic ones burn even better.
@turboturkey98325 жыл бұрын
Love the content been a prepper in thought for years. Just now starting to implement a plan and your content is full of great information and tips. Subscribed and clicked the bell
@christophertolhurst49184 жыл бұрын
Peace & Shalom to you, my friend.
@smokethirteen7 жыл бұрын
If I need to survive first order of busses is getting that paper clip on my zipper right after I get my paracord in the water bottle. Next I'm going to sharpen my sticks.
@joeanderson48507 жыл бұрын
smokethirteen Ha, your an ass.
@sootch007 жыл бұрын
pretty much...
@smokethirteen7 жыл бұрын
sootch00 haha relax guys. I know these hacks are some serious business and all...
@englishatheart6 жыл бұрын
joe Anderson And you used the wrong "you're*".
@johnpierce46384 жыл бұрын
I've bought crayons at the thrift store and the outside paper make a great wick. They burn for some time!!!
@GECX-mj4vc7 жыл бұрын
You can purchase candle wicks and soy Wax on amazon for cheap. I think it would be a good idea to grab a couple for emergency candles. You can add scents and put it in any container you have.
@jacksoltren92477 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, brother. Loved the butter candle. You never disappoint. Keep them vids coming, i'll keep watching. Thanks, bro.
@susanannmclaughlin16346 жыл бұрын
Thank you, loved your video. I like the butter and the black bag usage.
@howardjohnson21386 жыл бұрын
Golly Gee. I hate to waste BUTTER. It's one of the major food groups you know
@jackmiltons59795 жыл бұрын
Howard Johnson under hamburgers of course
@pfa19635 жыл бұрын
Nice work, a little bit of humor and some information
@kipperwhite29767 жыл бұрын
HUmble suggestion We always carry bandage scissors in kit bags Most useful item & have used it 4 quik field dress of fish also & WE carry small common scissors so handy cut up bait and trim lines etc ATB 2U
@kipperwhite29766 жыл бұрын
Back 4 refresher course Who won the Lever Gun awesome prize ;)!! TY
@Ortiz_Mzt7 жыл бұрын
this channel is awesome you can learn great thing from here.
@jamieadams75503 жыл бұрын
I remember on jungle survival training in the military . All we given in the Philippe we had one thing a knife. You cannot beleive how many things you can make from bamboo
@wmluna381 Жыл бұрын
What was the coolest and/or most useful thing you've ever made or seen made from bamboo?
@stewartbuckley39377 жыл бұрын
I think I remember antarctic explorers burned seal blubber for light and heat. The smell was so bad, and the particulates in the stale air, lack of sunlight and a heavy flesh (meat) diet drove them crazy. Norwegian arctic explorers were smarter. Vegetable diet. Endurance.
@AlanTuringWannabe7 ай бұрын
To keep my Paracord from tangling, I crochet it into mats.
@rorytennes85765 жыл бұрын
Water. Water, warmth and a good attitude .
@victoriablackwell13396 жыл бұрын
These are some very good tips. Thanks for sharing. I think most of these will come in handy one day.
@empathyofficial11867 жыл бұрын
fire starter, axe, lighter, bow, so many things more important then a garbage bag. other then that good video!
@GoodThingsEtc2 жыл бұрын
I would use crisco before butter!!! Butter is way to precious to waste on fire!
@dannyrichards62335 жыл бұрын
I like the butter 🕯 candle idea. Thx 4 sharing. Do more new ones plz. 😀
@SC2NC2AR2TX7 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that SC patch on your bag. Looks like mine.
@kennyronald18867 жыл бұрын
i built a fully functioning wood stove with a large muffler. easy as pie to build. and keeps my paranoia, panic, bugout station shack toasty warm.
@richardvalitalo36703 жыл бұрын
Nice quiet fires?
@MrSIXGUNZ7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for all you do sir!!! God bless and keep you!!
@hunterchartrand66467 жыл бұрын
Some of the survival hacks you have shared have really helped me out, thanks much!
@budgetsurvival19817 жыл бұрын
i saved this is very good video keep doing this bro
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I feel like I've seen you do most of this on other videos. And really, top ten? Hardly
@sootch007 жыл бұрын
It's my top 10 and my favorites from other videos in one. It's more of a complication
@wyattk82537 жыл бұрын
Words are hard sootch... 😂 Also really enjoyed the video, keep up the great work!
@sootch007 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother~
@MoreAmerican7 жыл бұрын
sootch00 Haha! I hate auto correct! You rock Sooth. Keep it up
@SensiblePrepper7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother~
@howardjohnson21386 жыл бұрын
I like to chop a chopstick into inch or inch and a half lengths and tie two together with paracord. Use a length between the two that allows you to connect two different things. i.e. trousers that have lost their button.
@culdesacgrocerygarden4 жыл бұрын
8:06 I see you got practical and replaced your maxi pad 😂 I appreciate the cotton ball and Vaseline tip. But really not understanding why you would improvise a match with chapstick and a q tip and then use a lighter to light it. If you have a lighter you don’t need to make a diy match?
@alexcole49703 жыл бұрын
He did say ' this is just an example ' peace
@timmccabe5036 жыл бұрын
Try using trauma shears to prep your cooking can stove. Works better than a knife.
@StopListenThink7 жыл бұрын
thanks - that was helpful!
@casualpreparedness23477 жыл бұрын
Another Excellent Instructional Video. Thank you again. DWW
@sainttrilby71716 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of thing I subbed for two years ago.
@norahbradley51387 жыл бұрын
If my man starts using my pads instead of grabbing a bandaid for little cuts he's going to be in trouble. Lol
@SensiblePrepper7 жыл бұрын
: ) Lol!
@dougearnest75903 жыл бұрын
Fast forward to 2020: "Will trade candles for toilet paper."
@IsleofWightBushcraft7 жыл бұрын
Some nice hacks there
@tannenwhitehall23144 жыл бұрын
I see that you use the scharade schf 51 I like the schf 52 give it a try great video 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
@jeanneriegler15814 жыл бұрын
There was a lot of flammable debris on the ground close by that fire you lit with the cotton ball. Glad there wasn't a stiff breeze blowing... Just sayin'...