How to build a Cache & Select a Site | Always be prepared | Tactical Rifleman

Published on April 24, 2020
Duration: 47:17

This video details the critical steps for creating and concealing survival caches. It covers selecting durable containers like PVC pipes and ammo cans, emphasizing waterproofing with desiccants, petroleum jelly, and rubberized paint. Proper site selection avoids easily searched areas, and emplacement techniques focus on counter-detection methods like using decoy trash and layering dirt correctly. A comprehensive cache report with coordinates and maps is vital for recovery.

Quick Summary

For long-term survival caches, use 6-inch PVC pipes sealed with petroleum jelly and Plumber's Goop, or waterproofed military ammo cans. Ensure contents stay dry using desiccants. Avoid burying on your property; choose sites with permanent landmarks and use decoy metal trash to defeat detectors.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Emergency Caching
  2. 02:35Cache Containers and Moisture Control
  3. 04:41Ammo Cans and Waterproofing
  4. 07:25Tactical Site Selection
  5. 12:27Emplacement and Counter-Detection
  6. 17:25The Cache Report
  7. 21:13Navigation and Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best containers for building a survival cache?

For long-term survival caches, 6-inch PVC pipes sealed with petroleum jelly and Plumber's Goop are recommended. Military surplus ammo cans are suitable for larger items, but require thorough waterproofing with silicone spray and rubberized paint like Flex Seal.

How do you ensure a buried cache remains waterproof?

Waterproofing involves using desiccants like silica gel packets inside containers, applying petroleum jelly to threads, and using external sealants like Plumber's Goop or rubberized paint on metal cans. Ensure all seals are robust against moisture.

Where is the best place to bury a survival cache?

Avoid burying caches on your own property, as it's the first place searched. Select sites with permanent landmarks like ravines or power line towers, and avoid trees that could fall. Plan digs for 'blackout' hours (0200-0400).

How can I prevent my cache from being found by metal detectors?

To defeat metal detectors, layer non-valuable 'decoy' metal trash, aged appropriately for the environment, above your actual cache. This can mask the signature of your valuable supplies.

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