🛠️ £10 Survival Kit Put to the Test (24 Hours in the Wild)
🎥 From Charlie Survival
Charlie Survival puts a budget Poundland survival kit to the real test — surviving 24 hours outdoors using only what fits in a small tin. No extra gear, no shortcuts.
📦 What’s in the kit?
🔪 Utility knife
🔥 Candles, cotton wool & Vaseline (fire starters)
💧 Water bottle & microfiber cloth (filtering)
🩹 Basic first aid (plasters, bandage, sewing kit)
🧵 String, duct tape, carabiners
🍝 Simple food (mac & cheese)
💡 Head torch & glow sticks
🌧️ Poncho & ground sheet
🔥 What he tested
• Fire starting with basic materials
• Filtering & boiling river water
• Cooking with a single pan
• First aid for blisters
• Sleeping outdoors with minimal shelter
🧠 Big takeaway
You don’t need expensive gear to cover the basics — fire, water, food, light, and first aid. Simple items, used creatively, can go a long way. This is a great reminder to test your own kits and skills, especially vehicle or budget kits.
💬 Question for the group: