Camping with 10 Micro’ Survival Kit & Mylar Shelter
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Date: 2024-09-26
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SaintsofAvalon
20 year's ago i published a pdf survival manual, in it i had a section on emergency winter heating that included a foil tent that should be used on your bed in the bedroom by fixing a rope between 2 walls to hang it from over the bed so when you get inside with your duvet the foil would keep off the frost and reflect the heat to keep you warm.
See too many vids on here where idiots go out of their way to trash them and declare they are rubbish .
At last an actual common sense orientated review of one.
Personally i see them as an underrated essential in any home or vehicle, as you can even rip one along the seam and open it out like a sheet so some can be pushed out a car window a little and the window closed up to hold it leaving the side hanging lower than the glass - pull it across the roof and do the same at the other window to form a insulated heat reflecting barrier between you and the freezing window glass if your stuck in a snow storm.
Could use a couple of the blankets if you don't carry the tent version - my vehicle first aid set has 6 of the blankets in just incase i come across an accident with a few people stuck out in the weather.
But my carry bag has a foil tent in it as well as 2 blankets as they are so light, though my tent is flat packed so it sits up the side of the bag taking up no room either.
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20 year's ago i published a pdf survival manual, in it i had a section on emergency winter heating that included a foil tent that should be used on your bed in the bedroom by fixing a rope between 2 walls to hang it from over the bed so when you get inside with your duvet the foil would keep off the frost and reflect the heat to keep you warm.
See too many vids on here where idiots go out of their way to trash them and declare they are rubbish .
At last an actual common sense orientated review of one.
Personally i see them as an underrated essential in any home or vehicle, as you can even rip one along the seam and open it out like a sheet so some can be pushed out a car window a little and the window closed up to hold it leaving the side hanging lower than the glass - pull it across the roof and do the same at the other window to form a insulated heat reflecting barrier between you and the freezing window glass if your stuck in a snow storm.
Could use a couple of the blankets if you don't carry the tent version - my vehicle first aid set has 6 of the blankets in just incase i come across an accident with a few people stuck out in the weather.
But my carry bag has a foil tent in it as well as 2 blankets as they are so light, though my tent is flat packed so it sits up the side of the bag taking up no room either.
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jackypearcejustme
Please could you put a link to where you get the MREs from
I keep a mylar blanket in my car first aid kit, but also a separate one in my car that I use when I fall asleep in my car by accident and get cold, but am not awake enough yet to drive. I have a rare neurological sleep condition, so often when I'm parked up for lunch break etc, I will fall asleep. Having this is so handy, especially living on the border of Dartmoor.
I've seen the 2-person survival tent used with one end scrunched together and tied with cord, and the other end open. You can adapt it to have a line through the apex still, but scrunch most of the sides and the bottom and tie them, so there's more air flow to reduce condensation and the longer apex prevents rain ingress. Without a cord through the apex, in the rain, you can sit inside with the wind and closed end to your back, pull the floor inside a little to stop water dripping in, and just use it resting on you to keep you dry and warmer. Yes, there's more condensation, but it's better than masses of rain coming down.
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Please could you put a link to where you get the MREs from
I keep a mylar blanket in my car first aid kit, but also a separate one in my car that I use when I fall asleep in my car by accident and get cold, but am not awake enough yet to drive. I have a rare neurological sleep condition, so often when I'm parked up for lunch break etc, I will fall asleep. Having this is so handy, especially living on the border of Dartmoor.
I've seen the 2-person survival tent used with one end scrunched together and tied with cord, and the other end open. You can adapt it to have a line through the apex still, but scrunch most of the sides and the bottom and tie them, so there's more air flow to reduce condensation and the longer apex prevents rain ingress. Without a cord through the apex, in the rain, you can sit inside with the wind and closed end to your back, pull the floor inside a little to stop water dripping in, and just use it resting on you to keep you dry and warmer. Yes, there's more condensation, but it's better than masses of rain coming down.
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adrn25m
The polymath mini survival kit has the mini led torch and has a sliding on off switch on it as well as the push button switch, these are based on the USA made Photon 1 and Photon 2 and Photon Freedom range of micro led torches.
They are available in multiple led colours including ultra violet/scorpion finder.
They used to come with a clock lanyard mount as well as a magnetic crocodile clip mount that can be attached to a baseball hat, but I think they stopped manufacturing the magnetic crocodile clip mount attachment as it is no longer on their website.
The other items polymath products make are also very good quality for the prices and I have bought several of their products over the last few years.
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The polymath mini survival kit has the mini led torch and has a sliding on off switch on it as well as the push button switch, these are based on the USA made Photon 1 and Photon 2 and Photon Freedom range of micro led torches.
They are available in multiple led colours including ultra violet/scorpion finder.
They used to come with a clock lanyard mount as well as a magnetic crocodile clip mount that can be attached to a baseball hat, but I think they stopped manufacturing the magnetic crocodile clip mount attachment as it is no longer on their website.
The other items polymath products make are also very good quality for the prices and I have bought several of their products over the last few years.
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johnsantiago1872
In the States those striped bandages are called butterfly stitches, also the bandage should be flammable and can be used as a fire extender like the candle or duck tape. Just use 1 strand out of the 7 in the paracord to make the whistle/ferro rod or torch/flashlight neck cord. Less chance of choking or strangling if caught on something, also conserves on cordage. It seems it would be good to open up the tent and reinforce the the connection points with duck tape (allong the ridgeline and 4 bottom corners, maybe split it, and use it as a tarp. Just some thoughts or ideas. Great video, keep it up.
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In the States those striped bandages are called butterfly stitches, also the bandage should be flammable and can be used as a fire extender like the candle or duck tape. Just use 1 strand out of the 7 in the paracord to make the whistle/ferro rod or torch/flashlight neck cord. Less chance of choking or strangling if caught on something, also conserves on cordage. It seems it would be good to open up the tent and reinforce the the connection points with duck tape (allong the ridgeline and 4 bottom corners, maybe split it, and use it as a tarp. Just some thoughts or ideas. Great video, keep it up.
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longrider42
Deep Woods Off, it is my go too. As for a fishing kit in a survival kit. Not very useful where where I live. Plus if I am going to hike near some place to fish. I will have a real fishing outfit; ) I have one of those tents, its good too see it set up. The one I bought, not only has grommets at the four corners, but it comes with tent stakes, and paracord. Okay, if you must carry a fishing kit, you might look into 15 pound test braided line. Its very thin. Also if your going to do a fishing set up. Tie the line to a willow branch, that bends.
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Deep Woods Off, it is my go too. As for a fishing kit in a survival kit. Not very useful where where I live. Plus if I am going to hike near some place to fish. I will have a real fishing outfit; ) I have one of those tents, its good too see it set up. The one I bought, not only has grommets at the four corners, but it comes with tent stakes, and paracord. Okay, if you must carry a fishing kit, you might look into 15 pound test braided line. Its very thin. Also if your going to do a fishing set up. Tie the line to a willow branch, that bends.
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taoutdoors
Just started watching your videos a few days ago, really enjoying them! I'm, by no means, any sort of survivalist. Recently I took my 10 year old son tent camping at a local state park for the first time. It was only for one night because I wasn't sure if he would like it. He's not used to the nighttime woods sounds. Sleeping was a bit rough but the rest of our trip fun. I would like to teach my son (and myself) some simple survival skills. I think that small survival kit is a great place to start.
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Just started watching your videos a few days ago, really enjoying them! I'm, by no means, any sort of survivalist. Recently I took my 10 year old son tent camping at a local state park for the first time. It was only for one night because I wasn't sure if he would like it. He's not used to the nighttime woods sounds. Sleeping was a bit rough but the rest of our trip fun. I would like to teach my son (and myself) some simple survival skills. I think that small survival kit is a great place to start.
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John-w9m8d
Our Forest Friends SABAE ( HAIRY MAN, KEEPER OF THE FORESTS, BIG FOOT, SASQUATCH ) need/enjoy the Honeysuckle Bush. One of the few things they ask for, require. So here in USA, we tend to leave it for our Friends in the Forest.
Great video. Ill watch the one from last week you mentioned about Fire Department. It happens to the Best of us my friend. Stay Safe Stay Healthy Positive and Blessed. Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
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Our Forest Friends SABAE ( HAIRY MAN, KEEPER OF THE FORESTS, BIG FOOT, SASQUATCH ) need/enjoy the Honeysuckle Bush. One of the few things they ask for, require. So here in USA, we tend to leave it for our Friends in the Forest.
Great video. Ill watch the one from last week you mentioned about Fire Department. It happens to the Best of us my friend. Stay Safe Stay Healthy Positive and Blessed. Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong
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Boffinsback
I really enjoyed the video. I was surprised what I learnt by watching. We were without electricity for six days in winter time I was surprised how difficult it was. I ended up buying a pop up tent and put it up in living room. Now i think maybe upstairs would have been better. I often think that we may on been better off in the garden. I never forget how long it took to heat the house up once the electricity restored. good review Thank you
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I really enjoyed the video. I was surprised what I learnt by watching. We were without electricity for six days in winter time I was surprised how difficult it was. I ended up buying a pop up tent and put it up in living room. Now i think maybe upstairs would have been better. I often think that we may on been better off in the garden. I never forget how long it took to heat the house up once the electricity restored. good review Thank you
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strongbear9304
May I suggest something that I’ve done to my own kit to make it a bit more sturdy and reliable. Where the edges of the tent are. I’ve added a strip of duct tape to the edge of the tent folded in half with half inside and half outside. Prevents from tearing easily. Also using a small button on the inside, gathering the material around it and tying a length of #12 bank-line around it gives you a tie line to help steady it in a wind.
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May I suggest something that I’ve done to my own kit to make it a bit more sturdy and reliable. Where the edges of the tent are. I’ve added a strip of duct tape to the edge of the tent folded in half with half inside and half outside. Prevents from tearing easily. Also using a small button on the inside, gathering the material around it and tying a length of #12 bank-line around it gives you a tie line to help steady it in a wind.
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JK-zl7vv
I found that a very cheap, and easy to get, is a pencil sharpener, that you just stick a stick into it, and twist, like your sharpening a pencil, it makes perfect dry wood curls, to be used as a fire starter, you can make a massive pile of shredded wood, in just seconds, its great to have, where everything is water soaked wood and tender, this is a cheap readily available item, that should be part of EVERY bug-out bag.
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I found that a very cheap, and easy to get, is a pencil sharpener, that you just stick a stick into it, and twist, like your sharpening a pencil, it makes perfect dry wood curls, to be used as a fire starter, you can make a massive pile of shredded wood, in just seconds, its great to have, where everything is water soaked wood and tender, this is a cheap readily available item, that should be part of EVERY bug-out bag.
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NavyVeteran1776
There are probably videos of this so commenters don’t come at me. I would like to see a video where you survive a day (or three) without anything. Like if a person went on a walk and kinda got lost. I’ve seen where people who are survival people that carry things with them. I want to see the person who has never been in the woods and now they need to survive.
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There are probably videos of this so commenters don’t come at me. I would like to see a video where you survive a day (or three) without anything. Like if a person went on a walk and kinda got lost. I’ve seen where people who are survival people that carry things with them. I want to see the person who has never been in the woods and now they need to survive.
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taoutdoors
The MRE comes with a chemical heater. If you want to drink boiled plastic, just do that. Don't boil the entree in your metal cup. Save a step and just shave off the MRE spoon into your mug. If you DON'T want to drink plastic, don't put your entree into your mug! Use the water-activated heater! Come on, man! I just don't want you to consume plastic!
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The MRE comes with a chemical heater. If you want to drink boiled plastic, just do that. Don't boil the entree in your metal cup. Save a step and just shave off the MRE spoon into your mug. If you DON'T want to drink plastic, don't put your entree into your mug! Use the water-activated heater! Come on, man! I just don't want you to consume plastic!
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sacwriter7400
The torch you were so impressed with is called a keychain light, they first came out with the about 25 years ago. It's pretty handy, innit You might want to try putting it in that plastic bag along with that signal mirror to act as a reflector. And I really agree with you, that whole survival tin is a sweet piece of kit. Thanks for the video!
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The torch you were so impressed with is called a keychain light, they first came out with the about 25 years ago. It's pretty handy, innit You might want to try putting it in that plastic bag along with that signal mirror to act as a reflector. And I really agree with you, that whole survival tin is a sweet piece of kit. Thanks for the video!
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robertwillis4061
In my emergency tin, I have a spool of waxed non flavoured tooth floss. 50m in a spool tensile strength is above 10kg. Ok it isn't great for guy lines, but good for tying together things. I have tried floss as a bow string for a bent birch bow. Worked ok up to 20m/-. it can also be used as fishing line. Unfortunately it floats
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In my emergency tin, I have a spool of waxed non flavoured tooth floss. 50m in a spool tensile strength is above 10kg. Ok it isn't great for guy lines, but good for tying together things. I have tried floss as a bow string for a bent birch bow. Worked ok up to 20m/-. it can also be used as fishing line. Unfortunately it floats
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johnnicholls9023
Alright feller love the videos reminds me of my ta cadet day am I right in saying those water tablets come in wax foil back if so you could cut them into strips and use the foil bits on the torch to start a fire also if you tear a corner of the water providing it got foil inside could turn into a torch head cheers John
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Alright feller love the videos reminds me of my ta cadet day am I right in saying those water tablets come in wax foil back if so you could cut them into strips and use the foil bits on the torch to start a fire also if you tear a corner of the water providing it got foil inside could turn into a torch head cheers John
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taoutdoors
I bought a sixpack of those mylar tents from wish. Flexsealed one to a flannel sheet, worked a few times, was a little heavy but was definitely stronger. Usually have 2 mylar blankets or sleeping bags in a FAK as a shock cover. Trying to stick a mylar sheet to a tarp to make a modern cowboy bedroll.
Great vid! Thanks!
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I bought a sixpack of those mylar tents from wish. Flexsealed one to a flannel sheet, worked a few times, was a little heavy but was definitely stronger. Usually have 2 mylar blankets or sleeping bags in a FAK as a shock cover. Trying to stick a mylar sheet to a tarp to make a modern cowboy bedroll.
Great vid! Thanks!
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twedipops
Even on relatively small walks ill carry a mylar blanket, whistle, enough 275 paracord to switch out both boot laces and headtorch, the latter's especially handy now the nights are cutting in. Will throw in a powerbank and extra protein bar for longer hikes. For just going out for a ramble i think these kits are a bit OTT
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Even on relatively small walks ill carry a mylar blanket, whistle, enough 275 paracord to switch out both boot laces and headtorch, the latter's especially handy now the nights are cutting in. Will throw in a powerbank and extra protein bar for longer hikes. For just going out for a ramble i think these kits are a bit OTT
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SlyFox-e1n
I cannot stand you Brits calling flashlights God damn torches, a torch is a piece of wood or metal with some form of fabric wrapped around the top of it and then dipped in some kind of accelerant, a flashlight is a light bulb in a plastic or metal container and is done by battery or by electricity in general
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I cannot stand you Brits calling flashlights God damn torches, a torch is a piece of wood or metal with some form of fabric wrapped around the top of it and then dipped in some kind of accelerant, a flashlight is a light bulb in a plastic or metal container and is done by battery or by electricity in general
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tammieflemal7871
I think survival kits also rely on some skills and knowledge on the part of the user. I have friends that couldn’t survive in the backyard with them. Like the series. The idea of what you would put into a kit is interesting. Personally I carry was for fire, shelter and water even on a day hike
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I think survival kits also rely on some skills and knowledge on the part of the user. I have friends that couldn’t survive in the backyard with them. Like the series. The idea of what you would put into a kit is interesting. Personally I carry was for fire, shelter and water even on a day hike
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X3r0_G
That mini torch, years ago I'm sure they were sold as as used by the SAS. These days you can get a bag of a dozen for just a few quid. We have one on every bunch of keys, in coats, on dog' s collars and so on. Plenty of failures due to the cheap manufacturing but for pennies each. no brainer.
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That mini torch, years ago I'm sure they were sold as as used by the SAS. These days you can get a bag of a dozen for just a few quid. We have one on every bunch of keys, in coats, on dog' s collars and so on. Plenty of failures due to the cheap manufacturing but for pennies each. no brainer.
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