Always have a magnifying glass with you. And always start your fire with it when it’s sunny. Save your matches, lighter, striker or whatever
@williamsieckmanjr
Жыл бұрын
Brother you are not crazy I praise God for you 74 yrs young keep up the good work we all need to stay in Shape
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@HuplesCat
Жыл бұрын
1 Fire is hard to start when you need it most. Practice starting it in all conditions. Oh and don’t burn that lovely forest down. I did one using found materials, in wet snow. Be efficient. Ration everything. I’d add really conserve your own calories. 2 Take shelter rather than make it. Totally agree. Use two fall trees or rock. Carrying lumber to build a teepee or similar is a waste of energy. Have a tarp and cordage. Trash bags used for bedding and wall insulation when stuffed. Most areas have cell phone and utility sheds. Carry a small crow bar. 3 A knifeless man is a dead man. Agree. Carry a folder for rope, etc and a decent one for other issues. Carry a small sharpener. Use colour not to lose it in the forest. Don’t baton. 4 No such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. Mostly true. Denim is a sign of stupidity in the wilds. Wool is the same. You sweat and it gets wet. But dry wool is ace. Use blends and synthetic. Second hand is my go to but not underwear. I won’t go there lol 5 Dave Canterbury. Knowledge is nothing without owning the skills. Absolutely true. Test yourself not just the gear. Just did eight days in Canada. Humbling. Do it until you cannot do it wrong. 6. Light gear isn’t good gear. Disagree. Ultralight top end is way better than heavy canvas and leather. My tent is over ten years old and well used. Military stuff isn’t good without the military supplying you. Walk 50km in ultralight gear and then try it with ex military gear. 7 In a crisis you will not rise to the level of your expectations. You will fall to the level of your training. Always have Plan B and C and ditch Plan A when you should, never after hours of struggle. Again train with your gear in all conditions. Be safe is rule one. Do not be the Hero. Get wilderness and first aid training. 8 When you really need it, it won’t be for sale anywhere. This is why precious metal hoardings is bad. I’ve boxes of stuff. I’ve boxes of tested and used. Water filters are classic here. So many have the Sawyer Mini. It’s cheap, it contaminates easily, and it fails fast. Get a decent gravity filter. Lifestraw Mission 12 for-me. Works. Repeatedly. Over years. I have an used one. Tablets and SODIS for back up. Get a life time supply of good things you know you will need. While you can. One is none, two is one, etc I’d add in try rationing. Cut coffee to one weak cup a day. I’ve stocked a lot. Great video James
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, my friend! I should have said light duty gear instead. That would probably have clarified it more.
@nankleffman2174
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Very well said!
@David-it3uq
Жыл бұрын
Don't have an addiction. Smoking, drinking, chewing, caffeine, drugs of any kind.
@HuplesCat
Жыл бұрын
Yet you seem to need public approval? 🙂@@David-it3uq
@David-it3uq
Жыл бұрын
@@HuplesCat ?
@Paul-uw7us
Жыл бұрын
68 years old and have been prepping for decades. I have taught my kids how to survive. I sure hope that they understand what I taught them.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! The good thing is is they will have your wisdom to fall back on even if it seems they aren't paying him a lot of attention currently. Hopefully all that will come back to them when they need it!
@mrsmarple2655
11 ай бұрын
Why do please mention their age? Want some brownie points 🤔🤔🤔 now the time to teach grandchildren!!!
@Paul-uw7us
11 ай бұрын
@@mrsmarple2655 my kids are in their 20's.
@juliefall2892
2 ай бұрын
Yes , I would have enjoyed having a Dad like you.
@Paul-uw7us
2 ай бұрын
@@mrsmarple2655 My kids are all in their 20s.
@brucematys8597
Жыл бұрын
This has to be one of your best videos James. I maybe not be an armchair survivalist, but definitely need to get out more often and practice my learned skills. Cheers 🇨🇦
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@robertbarnhouse1677
Жыл бұрын
As an old man my father and grandparents taught me this; Sandstone is good for coarse knife sharpening, limestone is better, starts coarse, becomes fine enough, marble is excellently fine!
@a.m.pietroschek1972
10 ай бұрын
I shared it on my blogger page, all your fans & admirers COULD do similar to make you more popular. @@WayPointSurvival
@EC-dz4bq
Жыл бұрын
Keep in mind, a lot of what your body can survive... depends on the difficulties we put on it. Same with other animals... Say my chickens. If I give them artifical heat and the power goes out in the winter... they will all freeze to death. But if I never ran a heater and their bodies got used to the temperature drop (from season change). I would not even need to heat their house and they can survive much harsher weathers. Point being, condition your body.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely true. Modern society has allowed us to become soft on so many levels that many people will fail to endure simply because they don't have common amenities. We can live without them but it takes practice and a mental toughness that very few have developed any degree.
@frankartieta4887
8 ай бұрын
A chicken can withstand a very low temperature. Somewhere dry and out of the wind a chicken can live !
@hedge313
Жыл бұрын
Great video. My son and I have camped in everything from 110f to 20f and there were times that it was not fun, but we did not pack up and come home. We roughed it and toughed it out. Looking back, some of the best times. It taught us to never quit and helped us to be resourceful.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@Synistercrayon
Жыл бұрын
Dad?😅
@garyminick1050
11 ай бұрын
Great job at bowing up and gettin it done !
@garyminick1050
10 ай бұрын
Fantastic job guys
@MultiCamileon
Жыл бұрын
Hi James. I think we ought to have drills with our families. Pretend there's a crisis. Have each family member or cohorts meet at assigned,agreed upon places. Each family member carries their backpack withgear.boots,jackets. The kids would have a great time learning to build shelters,start survival fires,boil water for consumption,learn basic first aid. In the event of an actual crisis, while adults freak out, the kids will be like "come on mom, just like we practiced."
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
That would be a great idea!
@crystalrussell3979
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you almost sound like you are SDA family.
@crystalrussell3979
Жыл бұрын
The family of God
@skyblue2636
Жыл бұрын
Yup, fun for the kids, like Scouts and Cubs, Guides and Brownies.🙂
@ericsfishingadventures4433
Жыл бұрын
This is some of the best top #10 advice out there!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@antgamer7409
10 ай бұрын
I’m 65 years old and I grew up with seven brothers and let me tell you they made sure that I knew everything I needed to know about surviving. We would even build igloos and sleep in them overnight in the cold. We get a kick out of seeing how much we could survive and even at my age I know that I could survive in any circumstance, and one important survival skill is knowing what edibles you can eat in the wild. because I believe there’s gonna be a time when people are going to need to know how to skin a deer or a raccoon or a squirrel ora fish go out and find mushrooms and greens that they need to survive. Luckily we grew up in Kentucky so there’s all kinds of things in the summertime but you can go out and find to eat but you also, have to eat in the winter time and there are things out there that you can eat but if you don’t know what they are, you’re gonna be in trouble because there is not gonna be a store to go buy things you’re gonna need to know how to keep things from spoiling because there’s no refrigerator. I love the survival shows and I do pick up things from them. i’m afraid there’s a lot of people out here that think they know how to survive that when it comes right down to it they’re not going to not that being said I live in Arizona now and believe me that worries me because I know there are things out there that’s edible there’s cactus, cactus fruit mesquite beans but still I have tried to grow things out here and I just can’t seem to get anything to grow and a lot of them things that I mentioned are only around in the summer, so I am worried that I won’t be able to survive and keep my family alive because I don’t know enough about this region, and there are survival shows out there about surviving in the wild here in Arizona but for The most part, they don’t teach what you need to know I really wish that we could find I could find someone out here that could take the time to teach me where to find wild edibles because that’s where I have a problem, I could survive the weather I just don’t know how I would survive not knowing what to eat here and it honestly worries me to death. I love your show and I’ve learned a lot from you. but my problem is it doesn’t apply to the area that I’m in for the most part. If you know anything about surviving in the desert, could you please do a show on it and by the way, I love your dimples thank you for your show.
@WayPointSurvival
10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! You should look up Cody Lundin and his survival school in Arizona. I know that he teaches pretty much everything you need to know to survive in that environment and is by far an incredible expert on the topic. The classes are pricey but would be definitely worth it when it comes to taking care of yourself and your family in a crisis. There's no good way to put a price tag on that kind of knowledge from a real expert in the field.
@garyminick1050
Жыл бұрын
I'm 74 years old and retired so I have been driving 23 miles one way to climb a local mountain here in central Arkansas called Pinnacle Mountain even in this super hot weather. One day the heat index was almost 130 degrees. On occasion I swim across the Arkansas river. If you do your best to stay in shape. My wife of 53 years thinks I'm crazy. I also bear hunt with spears when the season comes in the fall. All my family and church friends think I'm crazy . I love the excitement. No sense dying in bed the way I see it .
@ghoststardancer5030
Жыл бұрын
I hear you! 😀
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
I think that's awesome! Keep it up!
@lesliewilliams111
Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@hobojoe3844
Жыл бұрын
Agree with sir
@Plethorality
Жыл бұрын
Hunting bears sounds disgusting. And with spears? Cruel. Blood lust. Creates longer suffering. You dont care about your wife's feelings,either. And you boasted about it. I dont know you. Never met you. But you just described a bully. Not a hero.
@moonshine-n1r
Жыл бұрын
Love all these survival quotes....they have very deep meanings. Thanks for sharing!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@awakened5574
Жыл бұрын
Staying dry is a very big issue. I learned that immediately, so everyone should consider getting rain gear to cover your entire body in order to stay warm. You can't go wrong with heavy duty rain gear so that you are ready when it does rain! If you have one, visit your military surplus stores...lots of goodies there!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
True!
@chucky6367
Жыл бұрын
There's some good tutorials on YT to make waterproof tarps from sheets.
@ochocobushcraft1742
Жыл бұрын
An excellent passing on of knowledge and experience. Im blessed to be able to be in the woods a couple days every week, 52 weeks a year practicing these very things. I try to paas them on in my videos, but the way you brought all of these lessons together in one video was fantastic! Im passing this video on to my students and telling them to pay close attention.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome, thanks so much for sharing it and I'm glad that you enjoyed it also!
@paulgarcia1147
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for making the point about native and indigenous people. They worked as a tribe almost all of the time in whatever they did; shelter, food, hunting and defense.
@WayPointSurvival
8 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@57WillysCJ
Жыл бұрын
Very good points. Funny your mention of the shower curtain as the famous Grandma Gatewood carried one on her first hike of the Appy trail. One thing I like for repairs more than duck tape is one called Tear-Aid. It is not cheap but it's about as close to a permanent repair as you can get. There are two main kinds, type A and type B. The latter is for vinyl. I repaired the top off my popup tent several years ago as well as a couple of small tears in the fabric. There are sevral videos on it's use, but I recomend the Sailrite channel as you know they wouldn't be fixing sails with it when they sell the fabric to replace them if it wasn't good stuff. I have also repaired the shell on a nylon parka with it. Temporary fixes are good as is good duck tape but there are things that need and deserve better.
@tennesseeterri
Жыл бұрын
I recently read the book about Grandma Gatewood hiking the trail and thoroughly enjoyed it. She was a real trooper.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Good tips!
@Paul-uw7us
10 ай бұрын
As an old combat veteran I learned several decades ago how to get through really crappy times. I was trained to be ready for whatever happened. My entire team was trained as combat corpmen. Our training was very intense we learned or we were out. SERE training was brutal but necessary. It was something that you never forget.
@WayPointSurvival
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and thank you for your service!
@brad6054
Жыл бұрын
Well said and on point.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ronaldrose7593
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 James, thank you for sharing this informative video. You brought out some great pointers. All the best to you and your family. Always stay safe out there. 🤗
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@carterhamilton1502
Жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen lately. Very informative and eye opening.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@svravenflintlock7526
Жыл бұрын
I love this! Thanks for putting this together! I wish so many more people would watch, learn and follow your advise.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, my friend!
@williamneal7210
Жыл бұрын
"There be no man, that's worth a leek, be he mild or be he meek, That doesn't wear a Baselard at his side!" I'm not sure how old, but it's a old poem about a knife, I reckon it may be several centuries old, and stands true today!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Excellent quote! Thanks for sharing it.
@claudeclawsonne4510
3 ай бұрын
Cotton HAS killed. I read an article a few years back talking about this subject (might've been Discover magazine since we get that) that illustrated the point with a tale of two hunters dressed as you described who killed a deer far from roads, who started dragging it out, got caught in a frigid, wet snow/sleeting situation and ended up discarding the deer, dropping their packs and weapons, struggling on and eventually, soaked through to the skin, in head-to-toe cotton, succumbed to hypothermia and died, the both of them. It scares me to death the number of people I see walking around these days in brutal winter weather with only cotton hoodies and cotton coats on.
@juliefall2892
2 ай бұрын
Yes we learned this in canoe club wear wool against your skin it will save your life.if you end up in the water wet through even though your wet it will still hold warmth
@ScottCarlson-cz7wj
Жыл бұрын
Great wisdom, Thanks. Makes me think of the wisdom of my Grandparents; no t.v. or radio as kids, survivors of the flu epidemic, the great depression, polio, and WW2, ect. Thxs agn!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@matthewsmom010902
Жыл бұрын
I thank you dear brother ❤This is the very best video you have ever done! Everything you said is spot on and everyone needs to hear this one!! Many blessings to you brother!! Fellow Buckeye from Cleveland 😊
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that!
@martwilman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks James, fantastic and informative video. Your honesty is refreshing and appreciated. Keep up the great work! All the best from Switzerland, Martin
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@MattTransit
Жыл бұрын
When I was a little boy, my Dad, a WWII USMC Veteran, showed me how to make an improvised poncho with a large plastic, lawn and leaf bag, without tearing or cutting it. It took up so little room, I carried one in my fishing tackle box like forever.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! I would love to know how that's done if you wish to contact me through my website www.waypointsurvival.com.
@garyminick1050
11 ай бұрын
Me too!
@glennsag5397
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos I've ever watched I've been watching your videos for at least 5 years now but this is the best of anybody's videos that I've seen thank you very much
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much!
@crazytexan7532
Жыл бұрын
Stuff getting crazy, people better to start paying attention
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@capefearcapt4679
Жыл бұрын
yaaawwnn......
@liga712
Жыл бұрын
Yea crazy’s are getting crazier
@leepickering6630
7 ай бұрын
There's a divine plan in place, but look after yourself and your loved ones, tough things are coming, don't fear.. Teachings of Jesus christ 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
@gunterlangesschwein.kieran1784
10 ай бұрын
I practice a skill or two every weekend, lighting fires in the wet , archery, making traps, different tarp shelter configurations, finding water along the local foreshore, making char cloth or charred bullrush or other combustible natural goodies etc. Also watching vids for any further tips or knowledge i can use.
@WayPointSurvival
10 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@charlotteryner6583
Жыл бұрын
I love the homey aphorisms. They may sound corny but they are memorable sound bites. But in our instant gratification society we relate to sound bites. When the SHTF all of us will try to survive but only the truly prepared will succeed. Do it now!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@micheleaday3902
10 ай бұрын
Thank You For Your Time For Putting All Your Effort Into This Very Powerful Knowledge Video Awesome Work ❤❤
@WayPointSurvival
10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@hobojoe3844
Жыл бұрын
68 yrs old here ..I've been fat 3 times in my 68 yrs .in my 20 s I put my canoe in a river an canoed 2400 miles without any food... The point I'm gonna make is on what most people think . I will live off the land. Well here's the way it works... I went from being fat to skinny . The first 10 to 15 days you will be hungry .until you figure out your grove... So I took that river trip an never for got it so when I get fat again I go live in my canoe for a couple months ... getting ready to get skinny again...
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Be safe out there and have a great time finding the leaner side of life!
@neilwarnock1449
Жыл бұрын
As a self-confessed gear junkie a phrase I came up with is “it’s only stupid until I need it” :-)
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Right!
@ktm42080
3 ай бұрын
I know from experience, you want good sharpening equipment, and know how to use it effectively. It's not about having a thousand dollar rig to carry around, a good -not cheap- diamond hone will serve you well. My first one was a cheapie from WalleyWorld and the diamond grit just fell off as I used it. With everything, you get what you pay for.
@wendywhite768
9 ай бұрын
Got it! Subscribed. Very thoughtful and true! Best wishes from BC
@WayPointSurvival
9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much and welcome aboard!
@jezalison3615
10 ай бұрын
I'm 65 trying to prepare for the worst,my wife calls me paranoid.I am making progress.Have an ar15 with xtra ammo.Same with my edc 357mag.Working on food and Propane etc..thanks for the pointers.
@WayPointSurvival
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@andreasporch788
Жыл бұрын
I miss my farm in Lawrence county. Had lots of fun.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Winnie-Kay
Жыл бұрын
Great video, James. Thank you for the pointers and reminders. 👍
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lesstraveledpath
Жыл бұрын
"The more you know, the less you carry" is all well and good - but no one ever finishes the thought. "The more you know, the less you carry, but the more time and calories you will expend to meet your needs." Bushcraft shelters -vs- a tent, pad, and bag. Making fire to boil water -vs- a water filter or tablets.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@bradpage8967
Жыл бұрын
Can’t argue with those truths!!! Gonna watch it again and write them down!! Thank you for this!!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and I'm glad that you liked the video!
@galedavis3198
Жыл бұрын
I agree one of your best James. Thanks for caring about us. Well done SIR.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@scottc3165
Жыл бұрын
One thing about clothes is that goretex, while it is a lightweight miracle fabric, is useless in a long term survival if you're beating the bush. It will rip to shreds within days of hard cross country travel. Wool, waxed canvas is my favorite.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
True.
@scottc3165
Жыл бұрын
@@WayPointSurvivalu You made that point in the video, but I had already commented about it. Should have watched it all the way through. Nice thorough video.
@lewisvillalta2492
Жыл бұрын
Well here in Texas no problem you can cook an egg yes put on the road and will cook it self thank you very much for all the tips stay safe out there
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@i_am_a_freespirit
Жыл бұрын
I usually buy two of each item i like or use, BECAUSE like you said you either can't get it a second time around, or it costs so much more then the first time, when you bought the item....
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@mrkultra1655
Жыл бұрын
Thanks James, I'm going to have to watch this again and take notes, thanks
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@lesmohr6289
Жыл бұрын
I know but do you know how to wash up without water or how to build a shelter and keep the bugs at least at bay
@lesmohr6289
Жыл бұрын
If you think you know it too. I will give I've you some idea and when you make Jerry you use smoke to kill the bacteria from the food. So when you take that smoke and alow it to get rid of the bacteria that is making you stink you need a little water to allow the smoke to add to the body.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Native Americans often used smoke in that manner.
@markgoggin2014
11 ай бұрын
I have used a USMC surplus Ka-Bar to process stripped bass in Boy Scouts 🤷♂️
@georgeevankovich3489
3 ай бұрын
Love your videos man. Keep it up!
@WayPointSurvival
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@lifesadventureskeepingitre1180
Жыл бұрын
I will agree with this guy if you don't get out to the woods and try a pretend survival scenario you won't understand exactly what is going on it's not as easy as it looks. I spent some time in the USMC Special Forces and yes you have to hone the skill understand what is going on
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@lifesadventureskeepingitre1180
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to subscribe I like your Channel
@johnsmith-lx9lw
Жыл бұрын
I am old I will be gone soon, my kids don't believe any of this, too bad, taught them to hunt and shoot, and field dress an animal, but that was not enough to survive harsh conditions. things it took me years to learn. WSHTF I will cross over.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and be safe out there!
@jameslaime7497
Жыл бұрын
This is a real informative show he is right you must test your gear you never know how great it is to you put it to the task
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@Keith-l5n
Жыл бұрын
Quality older items are worth buying used. I love my hammock. 10% of every tree or big bush will be dead wood, it's off the ground and so almost always dry
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@debsmith5971
Жыл бұрын
1)Lighters, Ferro rod, cotton balls soaked with Vaseline 2)Shelter, large plastic or tarps, tents 3)good Knives 🔪 stone 4)Dress to Survive, layers, Raincoat ,shoes🧦👟 5)Skills, Go Camping 🏕️ 6)Quality Gear ( Goodwills Surplus 7) Trainings 8)One is none, 2 is 1,Hand Tools 🛠️ 🎚️🪚🪓🔫🩹🪥🧼🧻🪣💊✏️📓🥫🍝🍚🥩🫘
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the list.
@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago
Жыл бұрын
From my research, the best tip I came across for starting fire in wet weather is to use a teacup candle. Just build the fire lay, light the candle, and it'll eventually dry out the kindling and set it ablaze. I now have teacup candles in my tin survival cans in all of my bags.
@maryglo1
Жыл бұрын
You can keep it dry or dry it under your clothes.
@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago
Жыл бұрын
@@maryglo1 True, but I'm talking about having to start fire after everything gets wet. It happened to me on an overnight hike in Michigan, and it took me hours to get a fire going. Yes, I was young and dumb at the time. Also, I had a coworker who went on a day hike somewhere in Colorado with a friend, and they got lost and panicked as dusk arrived and they both slide down a ravine straight into a lake and they almost froze to death. I told her about how I witnessed the homeless in California wearing survival belts and I shared with her the straddle a candle wearing an emergency blanket or poncho trick for emergency heat, and now she wears a belt or day pack every time she's out.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Those do work well.
@carolmoore1038
Жыл бұрын
I told people and they don't listen especially in the North, in your car carry a shovel, snowmobile suit, some type of red flag like a bandana to tie to the antenna of your car to indicate that there is someone that needs help in the vehicle. Carry water and high calorie dense snacks. Snickers bar is good the peanuts sugar and chocolate are good if you have to dig out of a 20-foot snowdrift. Flares, a mirror boots hats coat glove if you don't go around wearing them. As he says if you go to church and breakdown especially a woman in high heels what would you do. But if you have these items in your car and a good sleeping bag it increases your chances. The year we left the Great Lakes region, there was a blizzard so bad that one of the snow plows got lost for 48 hours. Let that sink and they lost a snowplow and its driver for 2 days. If your car is getting buried and you try to run it for heat be sure to dig a place for the exhaust to go at a place for oxygen to come in or you could die of monoxide poisoning. The year my child was born we had a blizzard and several people died that way.
@carolmoore1038
Жыл бұрын
Another point I wanted to add but the computer didn't let me cuz it has a mind of its own, like the people that broke down on the highway in the blizzard if they would have made snow caves and put something to insulate between them in the ground they would have been toasty. If they did it right by their cars and put red flags they have been found. When James and Katie Kim were lost I cried because James Kim died of hypothermia and if they would have known to carry these items with them where they were going, and then they made a leaf litter shelter and got inside date of probably been fine. No matter where you are there is probably a way to keep warm even in an urban center. Cardboard is very warm as long as it's dry. If you're in an alley in La put your tent up on pallets wrap it in cardboard put a tarp over it you won't freeze even if it falls down to 20° like it did a few years ago. One of the hardest places to keep warm when the power's out is in your house if you're in a high-rise but cushions mattresses stuffed animals blankets better mattress between you and the floor climb in with your family and pets and you'll keep warm until the power comes on.
@unfi6798
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for the updates.!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@seasonstudios
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Glad I tuned in.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@charlessalazar6397
Жыл бұрын
Great info people forget the basics glad i subed to your channel
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
@michaelzimmerman8959
Жыл бұрын
Good information, thank you for the video.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@khamen723
Жыл бұрын
Just commenting to help out. Cool vid. Blackie is a gem
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! He truly is.
@cnick6477
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Lots of information to process. Keep up the great videos.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@optimumperformance
Жыл бұрын
9. Physical Preparation & The Home Gym. Maybe the most neglected prep.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Very true!
@Elias.Agg.
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video man. Great work. Focus on that kind of videos. About bugging out gear, bushcrafting gear, gear comparison, usage of the gear in the field, scenarios, dangers, how to avoid them, Stealth camping etc!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the suggestions!
@iamgroot4080
Жыл бұрын
I am stunned. I would never expect to stamp on a smart video like that on KZitem
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it!
@GVan1953
7 ай бұрын
The dancer Gene Kelly (1930s -1960s) would never practice a routine until he got it right. He would practice until he couldn't possibly get it wrong. Sometimes to the chagrin of his dance partner's bleeding feet. Fred Astaire was the same way, Consumat professionals.
@WayPointSurvival
7 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@raysboatingandadventure1277
Жыл бұрын
Good info. Thanks for common sense.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@JohnMessores
11 ай бұрын
Years ago a friend of mine took his wife "camping " with just a few cans of tuna fish to make her "tough." Please, If you have a reluctant partner or kids, start by making camping (training) fun. Don't try to impress them with how tough you are. Leave your ego at home. Start gradually. Use fun and games with kids. It will probably take as much time as it took you, to make them tough and experienced. Positive reinforcement (praise), not yelling and belittling will work wonders
@WayPointSurvival
11 ай бұрын
Yes, a person must do everything in their power to make the trip as fun and enjoyable as possible for first-timers.
@david9920
11 ай бұрын
I live in I a small town just across the river from pinnacle MT I am65 ride my bike15 miles a day learn survival skills from experience. You can travel only as fast as you weaker company
@WayPointSurvival
11 ай бұрын
Yes, we definitely have to be aware of those around us and their skill levels.
@JustInCases72
Жыл бұрын
Great video. A reminder.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@roymillsjnr5172
Жыл бұрын
Love all this james , did a lot when i was younger ,need to top up skills ,theres always something you can use become one with your environent ✌️
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@Daja_Vu1986
Жыл бұрын
You sir are on point on all of those train tain tain and maintain training
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thanks for watching!
@larryeddings3185
Жыл бұрын
Excellent information.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@archangel20031
Жыл бұрын
I always keep in my car whatever I think I might need if everything stops working and I have to walk home with ZERO help and hostile people in rout that I'll have to deal with!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea!
@davidokeefe9303
Жыл бұрын
Sir, well done. This video is Outstanding!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@georgehagstrom1461
Жыл бұрын
Survival takes the organization of 88 necessities.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
That depends on what kind of situation you're preparing for but there are definitely a lot of contingencies to consider.
@peterlafayette5595
Жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@erinhellebuyck7527
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@kaoskronostyche9939
Жыл бұрын
All good stuff, all common sense (to me), good list but you, as EVERY other survival guru, missed the absolutely most single important survival item which should be on every list but is never seen on any list. But good effort: clear presentation, clear voice, relaxed and good ideas. Thanks and best wishes. Cheers!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I believe I know what you are referring to.
@bdub0983
Жыл бұрын
This is why you shouldn't look down on say a Buck in 420hc. Your s30v is nice, but you can't sharpen it with a rock. A smooth river stone is gonna put an edge on that 420hc (fairly easily) while your s30v requires diamond. You don't bring one, or you lose your diamond stone, that blade is gonna become super dull. If you can find a ceramic plate, or maybe part of a spark plug... But who wants to sharpen with that? I think a simple Buck would be what I grab if I'm heading outdoors to live for a while.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Good points!
@williammccaslin8527
Жыл бұрын
I liked this vid, made alot of sense, thx for the vid James
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, my friend!
@jonathansmith2734
Жыл бұрын
Heck, I live in Louisiana. If you break down here, in the dead of winter your still most likely gonna be taking as many clothes off as you can if you stuck walking here.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the problem with that is that in Louisiana, the mosquitoes will feast on you then. Lol.
@jonathansmith2734
Жыл бұрын
@WayPointSurvival you aint lieing about that
@tomritter493
Жыл бұрын
Great tiips Jim a lot to really think of .there is a balance between cheap inexpensive when it comes to gear Dan what a guy sorry to hear you missed that one
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tom! Yes, I regret not getting one from him when he was alive. He and I talked about it but just didn't do it because I was putting the funds in other places, and I thought that there was enough time. I was truly wrong and I lost a wonderful friend.
@lacuzon39000
Жыл бұрын
Also , in 2022 , over 3 millions people were evacuated from their home in USA , for divers reasons .
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it seems that owning a home is becoming a distant dream for a lot of folks.
@christophercross4325
Жыл бұрын
im king of the jungle!! yea i walk thru the valley and i snear at the crickets!!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@GenXGemini
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, James. Thank you!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JoeSmoe-uy8oh
Жыл бұрын
Country boy can and will survive
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@JoeSmoe-uy8oh
Жыл бұрын
Keep a couple steel strikers and a hand fool of flent in a pouch how heavy is that?then in a good leather bag and h/d plastic bag and gather up some good dry tender and straw place in your leather bag till needed then use little as you need use your flint and steel with some char cloth use the deD dry wood under the trees and the barkto get it started then work your way up to the bigger size up till you get what your looking foe out of your 🔥 in heat
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Sounds good!
@hangfirejp1197
Жыл бұрын
Good video! Spot on on all points.
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Goodie2shoes-lb9jf
10 ай бұрын
I have used construction grabage bags and duct tape to insulate the porch area for our farm animals during a windy, rainy storm get the animals out of the rain and mud. Great grandpa taught us to use bees wax to paint our boots to make them waterproof. My dad used garbage bags inside his work boots. Bees wax, can be used for everything from lotions, lip balms, soaps, borax, baking soda, cheap laundry soap. I keep cotton balls dipped in vassoline in old medicine bottles w matches and a striker in case I lose my ferro rod. Use old candles toilet paper rolls, dryer lint, and shreaded paper and saw dust to make fire starters, and dipped pine cones in bees wax w the kids, so they have fun and learn a skill. Gotta teach them w fun too. All my kids, Girls included , have skills. The parents laughed at me, but thier kids wanted to hang at our house, bet they arent laughing now! We need to pass on skills.
@NoNameNoFace-rr7li
11 ай бұрын
friend...did you know Dan Lutz? i grew up with him and he was in your area..
@WayPointSurvival
10 ай бұрын
Yes, he was a very dear friend of mine as well!
@richdorak1547
Жыл бұрын
Nope. Just ONE thing to know...Jesus got this .
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@richdorak1547
Жыл бұрын
@@WayPointSurvival your invited...anytime . Peace
@greywindLOSP
Жыл бұрын
Your skills you do them until you can do them blindfolded in the dark.....ATB
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@conwaymcelroy8523
8 ай бұрын
Cause my job as a truck driver. I attempt to buy what I think I would need even if I can't really justify the purchase at the time. But I do spend the money to get it. Because I don't know if I need it down the road. And the way things are going. I got a bag put together that way if I have to ditch the truck cause of unforeseen circumstances, I can try and make it home and Emphasis on try. Because what things are going on, my have to try and plan. My way through trying to get home truck gets damaged, I have to hoof it. And that bag has the ten c'sin it And it has the capability of holding. Almost a gallon of water that has food in it and everything else. Because I might drive a day's drive out 10 hours drive and some happens. I'll make a 5 hour drive back. Truck breaks down. I have to walk home with a few were. Driving is technically still 300 miles. That's a straight shot you don't want to go straight shot. You're zigzag and so that 300 might might be 500 miles of walking. And because my job I can't really get out there and do everything I wanna do to prepare might go out. Can't find out what's working what's not working. I've got to wing it on the go. Because I'm working for a total of 24/7 for 10 months a year. That's how long I'm away from home any where in the country. The furthest I've been in 2 years is hermitage Pennsylvania then back to south central Illinois.
@WayPointSurvival
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and be safe out there!
@andreasnitsch8119
Жыл бұрын
thanks, realy good
@WayPointSurvival
11 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@chromehound8149
10 ай бұрын
A flat stone surface will suffice. For blade sharpening. Like a rock per se’ maybe not to your liking but yea.
@versatec1
Жыл бұрын
Good vid...no hype just cold hard facts!
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@brucehillbillybarthalow3786
Жыл бұрын
Great video and great tips
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fredcarter7003
Жыл бұрын
Good talk
@WayPointSurvival
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Foxyfreedom
11 ай бұрын
I’ve never had a problem fileting a fish with a basic pocket knife. Even a sharp fingernail can cut into a fish. Not sure what your experience is like. Or how you have had trouble? You can even find a sharp rock. You’re not cutting deer skin….it’s a fish.
@WayPointSurvival
11 ай бұрын
Sure, but a cheap knife beats a sharp rock any day. And, it's always best to have the right tool for the job. I've cleaned fair amount of fish myself in my life.
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