The 5 C’s of Survivability are one of the most important concepts in the modern survival and bushcraft world — but most people don’t know where they came from, what they actually mean, or why they matter.
In this video, I break down the origin story of the 5 C’s, how Dave Canterbury helped shape and popularize them, and why each item category is essential in the field. We’ll cover the real purpose behind Cutting Tool, Combustion Device, Container, Cover, and Cordage, why these are the hardest items to source in nature, and the common misunderstandings surrounding each one.
I also preview my upcoming 24-hour survival challenge — where I’ll be taking just one item from each of the 5 C’s to test these principles in the real world.
If you want to see the full challenge, drop a comment and let me know!
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