RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card

Published on June 27, 2015
Duration: 12:43

This guide details how to detach and utilize the various components of the RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card for emergency survival tasks. It covers mounting arrowheads and trident points onto wooden shafts, using the saw for notching, and employing the trident for gigging. The guide also touches on the use of snare locks, tweezers, and needles for trapping and repair, emphasizing practical application in a wilderness context. Instruction is provided by Scott Moore, presented as a subject matter expert in primitive weapons and survival.

Quick Summary

The RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card is a wallet-sized tool made of thin stainless steel, featuring components like arrowheads, a saw, trident, awl, tweezers, needles, and snare locks. Expert Scott Moore demonstrates mounting these on improvised shafts for hunting and gigging, highlighting the need for primitive skill practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Survival Card
  2. 00:49Card Features and Components
  3. 01:24Expert Assessment and Preparation
  4. 03:51Fishing and Snaring Utility
  5. 05:11Small Game Arrowhead Testing
  6. 07:26Traditional Arrowhead Testing
  7. 09:18Trident/Gig Field Test
  8. 10:20Conclusion and Bushcraft Realities

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main components of the RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card?

The RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card includes a standard arrowhead, a small game arrowhead, a dual-sided saw, a trident (gig), an awl, tweezers, two sewing needles, and four snare locks, all designed to be popped out from a thin stainless steel frame.

How effective are the arrowheads from the RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card?

In testing, the small game arrowhead mounted on an improvised shaft penetrated a watermelon approximately 14 inches and remained undeformed. The traditional arrowhead passed completely through the watermelon, demonstrating lethality for small game hunting.

What primitive skills are necessary to effectively use the RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card?

Effective use requires significant practice, patience, and fine motor skills. Preparing tools in the field by mounting components onto shafts is labor-intensive but crucial for survival applications.

Can the RE Factor Wilderness Survival Card be used for fishing or trapping?

Yes, the trident component can be used for gigging fish or frogs in shallow water. The snare locks can be assembled into functional traps for small game, and small metal pieces can potentially be fashioned into fishing lures.

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