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10 C’s Of Survival How To Build The Best Kits Episode 112

August 10, 2016June 23, 2022 James Burnette 2 Comments

10 C’s Of Survival How To Build The Best Kits

The main topic this week is 10 C’s Of Survival How To Build The Best Kits. I came across Dave Canterburys system years ago. Besides some of the stretched names to follow the C pattern I love it. The 10 C’s Of survival streamlines the kit building process. Taking much of the guesswork out of building a kit. It will work for all kits from a mini kit to a Bug out Bag.

You know you need to hit the first five then move on. If your kit does not have these 10 Items then you need them before moving on. You should include more than the 10’s of Survival in your kit but you could survive with just them.

We dig into each of the 10 C’s and give examples of each. What has worked for us in our kits and what has not.

Mike and I go on to discuss where we diverge from Dave and the 10 C’s of survival. Dave is not big on first aid. He feels that duck tape should work till you make it to medical care. Mike and I both carry well stocked first aid kits. I don’t recommend everyone running out and getting suture kits. Having plenty of gauze and pads to stop bleeding is critical.

Ten C’s Of Survival

Cutting
Combustion (A way to make fire)
Cover (Shelter)
Container
Cordage
Candle (A source of Light)
Cotton (Bandana usually)
Compass
Cargo Tape
Canvas Needle

Mini Kits Why Should You Have One Episode 111

August 3, 2016June 23, 2022 James Burnette 2 Comments

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Mini Kits

Mini kits, Bug Out Altoids Tins, BOATS are the main topic of today’s show. Mike and I Talk about the philosophy on how we build our mini kits. Designing it to fit your personal needs is the way to go. Building a kit for the woods is different from a city. Some parts may work universally but others won’t.

I build my mini kits exactly the same as all my other kits. I use the Dave Canterburys 10 C’s Of Survival.

Ten C’s Of Survival

Cutting
Combustion (A way to make fire)
Cover (Shelter)
Container
Cordage
Candle (A source of Light)
Cotton (Bandana usually)
Compass
Cargo Tape
Canvas Needle

I focus on the first 5 before moving on. They are the most important. In a mini Kit you could actually put all 10’cs in. However you have to sacrifice quality. The Altoids tin itself makes a decent container. You can boil water in it. I like to include a separate way to collect water as well. A roll up water flask or even a condom to collect water.

We mostly talk about building your own kit. Most the mini kits on the market are either cheap junk or really expensive. The deluxe kit I was talking about with the Blast Match, Starflash and other quality gear is on Amazon for $160! It’s a fucking mini kit not a Bug Out Bag. Yes get the best gear you can but not dipped in gold.

We Dig into all that as well as our normal segments.