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Firewood Processing: Quick Clips
Traveling Prepared
Wild Edibles Plant Walk
Glad to Be Back
Debris Shelter Progress
Megabrite Self-Powered Light
Dutch Oven Cooking: Quick Clips
Wishing Many Blessings
The Tactical Women Of YouTube
"Camp Craft" Carving a fire board
Firesteel 2.0 Scout
Update & Shout Out: The Tactical Forum
1 slingshot, a .22 and 3 bad potatoes!
Gear Maintenence
Day Hike: Search for Water
Break-Free Neck Lanyard
Leatherman Kick: The Bare Essentials
Ontario Sheath Mods
Bushcraft Series: The Tinder Stick
Quick & Easy Mods for Your Mora
Commentary and Response to Concerns
Eton Corp FR360 Radio Part 2
Eton Corp FR360 Radio Part 1
Bushcraft Series: Using Wild Vine as Cordage
Maxpedition Vulture II: PackRat's Review
UST StrikeForce/BlastMatch Review Part 2
UST Strikeforce/BlastMatch Review Part 1
Bushcraft Series: Practicing Fire by Friction
Bushcraft Series: Finding & Using Fatwood
Bushcraft Series: Making & Using Charcloth
Bushcraft Series: Fire with a Fresnel Lens
One Year Appreciation
Camp Chores in the Snow (Revised)
Gerber Backpaxe: Table & Field
Waterproof Fire Kit W/ Lanyard
Camp Cooking: Ramen & Jerky
U.S.G.I. Poncho Shelter
Camp Cooking: Spam & Grits
Vargo Triad Titanium Stove
Map & Compass 201: Declination
Silva Ranger Compass Model 515
Sights, Sounds & Fire-Making in the Ozarks
Maxpedition Condor II - PackRat's Review
Fire Kit 201 Pt 2
Fire Kit 201 Pt 1
Fire Kit 101
Victorinox One Hand Trekker Multi-Tool
Pack Rat's 10 Essentials (Pick 10 - Part 2)
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Name:
PackRat
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Style:
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Age:
33
Joined:
Feb 7, 2009
Latest Activity:
1 month ago
Subscribers:
9,438
Here to learn and share with others everything to do with the great outdoors, bushcraft and preparedness.
About Me:
 
I am always looking to expand my knowledge and skills in life. I have had a passion for the outdoors since childhood. unfortunately, I don't get the opportunity to spend as much time outdoors as I would like but I try to make the most of every opportunity. Whether backpacking on a trail or camping, target shooting, fishing, or riding ATV's, I am thrilled at each opportunity I get. I have many other hobbies as well but my purpose for being here on you tube is primarily these things. I am a definite gear head! I am always looking for improved tools and gear from packs, knives, stoves, and other outdoor gear. I also enjoy refining my outdoor kits. I will dedicate many of my videos to sharing my experience with these tools and kits to help others generate ideas for themselves. I will also share some of my trips into the great outdoors when possible. If you are into camping and hiking, or you are of the survival mindset and are thinking ahead for ways to keep yourself or your family safe in emergency situations, you should subscribe to PackRat556's Outdoor Channel.

*JESUS CHRIST is the Way, the Truth, and the Light! Above all other things, I put my faith in Him.*

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

I GREATLY APPRECIATE ALL COMMENTS, RATINGS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.

I will try to always respond to questions sent to me by my subscribers as time allows, but please be patient with me.

I often get questions about where I get my gear. I shop almost everywhere. I have made many excellent finds at gun shows and military surplus stores and much of my gear comes from these two. Other places I frequent: Bass Pro Shops, REI, & Dicks Sporting Goods. Online I sometimes get gear from Ben's Backwoods, Cheaper than Dirt, Maxpedition, etc. I always have my eyes open for good gear and good deals!

PLEASE, NO PROFANITY IN THE COMMENTS, otherwise they will be deleted. Also, CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM, AND INTELLIGENT SUGGESTIONS are welcome, BUT NEGATIVITY AND HATEFUL COMMENTS ARE DELETED and users who post them will be blocked. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
God Bless!
Country:
United States
Schools:
College Grad.
Interests:
Camping, Fishing, Backpacking, ATV's, Shooting, Reloading, Boating, Survival Training, Martial Arts, Bass Guitar
Movies:
News (mostly FOX (O'Reilly, Beck) and local news), Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Red Dawn, Highlander (the series), Dual Survival (Great Show!) Local Gun Shows!
Books:
The BIBLE, US FM 21-76, (Sun Tzu's) Art of War, SAS Survival Handbook, Purpose Driven Life, Culture Warrior, Arguing with Idiots, American Rifleman (Support the NRA!)
Recent Activity  
PackRat556 uploaded a new video (1 month ago)
My cousin and I received a full truck load of mixed hardwood timber for free from a friend who owns a landscaping business. We got together and go...   more
 
 
PackRat556 uploaded a new video (2 months ago)
Lets take a look at my equipment pack that I carry in my vehicle. This is a video response to campfiretalk's GHB video.
 
 
PackRat556 uploaded a new video (5 months ago)
Filmed early March 2011. Let's take a look at some common wild edible plants in my area. These are mostly available in the early part of spring.
 
 
PackRat556 uploaded a new video (5 months ago)
I have been away from YT for over 2 months! I have missed being a part of the community here, but I am back now. What doesn't kill you makes you ...   more
 
 
PackRat556 uploaded a new video (9 months ago)
An updated look at my latest debris shelter. This shelter is a work in progress in my new camp.
 
Channel Comments (504)
UKSurvialTips (4 days ago)
Hi Packrat556. I really like your channel, its full of really useful info. I especially like the survival kit & bug out bag videos. Thanks for making your channel. Keep up the good work!!
christianmetalpwns (1 week ago)
hey packrat, love your videos.. they are constructive and educational.. i wish the best for you and your family.. God bless.
handyscot1 (1 week ago)
Cool channel man
fl260 (3 weeks ago)
Awesome channel sir!
geordietoddy (3 weeks ago)
Nice videos. You live in a similar climate to me, so they're really useful to me - there's not a lot of survival/outdoors videos that are relevant to woodland areas like mine as I think they're not 'extreme' enough for the likes of Bear Grylls or people like that!
rbrb1558 (1 month ago)
God bless you . Good to see you on again . Just a thought about your pack, couldnt you use trash bag and poncho for a temporary shelter just a thought
kingtut574 (1 month ago)
Dear Packrat556 i have a great kit im making for te winter becuase of ur idea with the extra clothes and other stuff Also i have a video with my main kit so please watch and comment
MakingMasterClass (1 month ago)
SurviveToLife sent me by, subbed.
SoulSurvivorX2 (1 month ago)
Good stuff here ;) c
1000Skills4Survival (1 month ago)
Hi, the 201 on map & compass. You explain a tric but actually do not explain why you should substract 10 dec. E. on your 90 degrees baring...should you...why not add. ?
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