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I’m preparing for the upcoming Bandana Survival Challenge on December 6th—24 hours in the Cohutta Wilderness with nothing more than what fits inside a standard 20” x 20” bandana. No backpack, no big knife roll, no firearm… just skills and the hardest-to-reproduce gear I can carry.
In this video I break down my exact loadout and the survival priorities behind every choice:
Defense, First Aid, Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, PMA, Signaling, Rest, and Hygiene.
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My kit includes the Wazoo BandaNET, Grayl UltraPress, WC Knives Tribe, Opinel 13” folding saw, Tuff Possum XL survival scarf, poncho, compass, fire tools, cordage, a minimal food load, and a few compact comfort items to keep my head in the game.
The Cohutta Wilderness is home to 8,000+ black bears, feral hogs, cougars, freezing temps, and rugged terrain. Not having a firearm is a major challenge in itself, but that’s the point. Every item must save time, energy, and hydration.
This video covers:
• What I’m worried about (weather, wildlife, calories, water)
• How I’ll shelter with almost nothing
• What I WISH I could take but can’t
• Why I picked each piece of gear
• My 24-hour strategy
After December 6th will be the full 24-hour Bandana Challenge. Stay tuned.
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