Testing Cheap Survival Tools | Build A Shelter

Are cheap survival tools actually reliable in the wild? See how budget equipment holds up against real-world field testing. This video puts a packable backpack through a tiny durability test to see if it can survive outdoor use. If you are looking to build a budget survival kit without overspending on name-brand gear, this breakdown shows exactly what you can expect from low-cost options. After testing the gear, I head into the woods to put these tools to work building a bushcraft shelter from scratch. You will see how these survival gear test results translate to practical field performance, helping you decide if these items belong in your pack or if you should skip them entirely. Subscribe to join the TEAM and let me know in the comments if you have a piece of cheap survival gear you want tested over the top of your head! 00:00 Intro 00:21 Backpack 01:02 Survival Whistle 02:26 Hiking Compass 03:09 Hatchet 04:06 550 Cord 04:51 Multitool 06:09 First Aid Kit 07:15 Mylar Blankets 08:33 Lifestraw Water Filter 09:46 Ferro Rod 10:50 Building A Quick Shelter 20:00 Subscribe!