**I built an ideal packing list with context for why each piece is important. Use this link: [ Ссылка ]**

What I wish I knew before the Pathfinder Northeast Basic Survival Class - Adirondacks. How to avoid my mistakes. Full details below.

**New Digital Course by Joshua Enyart the Gray Bearded Green Beret** Into the Winter: Cold Weather Skills [ Ссылка ]
You can now effectively take this course (and likely learn more than I did) from anywhere in the world. Visit [ Ссылка ] to read more about the Winter Weather Skills video Joshua created.

If you haven't already seen the Video Highlights from the Course check out this video from the Gray Bearded Green Beret: [ Ссылка ]



Content:
0:00 - intro
1:55 - description of the course as per the Flint and Steel website
4:03 - but what does that all mean anyway? my expectations
5:40 - the Essential 10 C's of survival (required items)

commentary on the packing list:
6:40 - food advice
10:09 - #1 cutting tool (what knives? bacho vs silky)
10:33 - #2 combustion devices (mag lens, bic, ferro rod, and flint & steel)
11:44 - #3 cover (emergency tarp, wool blankets, and 55gal drum liners)
16:16 - #4 cordage (550 cord vs survival cord)
18:27 - #5 cooking container (32oz and a nesting cup... and?)
19:47 - #6 compass (and pace beads)
20:08 - #7 cotton (shemagh 2x)
20:50 - #8 candling device (300 lumens + extra batteries!)
21:15 - #9 cargo tape (whole role?)
21:40 - #10 combination or multitool
22:04 - byo hygiene items

Commentary on the event itself:
22:37 - THE THING I WASN'T EXPECTING & was surprised by
24:20 - The critical moment of the weekend and the thing I've thought about most since coming home
27:18 - What I'd say to you if you're considering the Basics course
28:17 - What I'd do differently next time

Thanks for taking the time to listen. If you have any questions, let me know. I'm glad to put together more resources if you'd like. I hope you find it helpful!

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