Before I retired I carried a get home bag. I had water, food, fire makings, 550 coard, the 4 way stop cock, Leatherman, a heave duty space blanket, flashlight, and something i never divulged ever. A ruger LCP.
Thanks for sharing. Well thought out and great example that everything does not have to be expensive gear that a lot of times you are just paying for a name.
I have been using the Gentlestash leather belt holster for about 2 years now. Perfect for keeping the bulkier items out of your pockets and putting it in the belt. I also have a pen through those two leather cross strap pieces between the multi tool and flashlight. Also makes a good clipping point to slide a pocket knife on to. Great vid and love the simplicity of the load out.
Yes at times I will have a pen in that slot as well. Simplicity is a key factor for the kits I build and of course budget friendly. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate that.
Great video, I have a Sillcock key on my list of things to buy, and I keep forgeting to buy it. Thanks for the reminder, I'll run out tomorrow and buy one. For food, Dollar General sells a box of Slim-Jim beef sticks (24pack) for under $7. Packets of Lipton Cup A Soup are pretty cheap too, and have a desent shelf life. Together those two food items can make a quick soup in a pinch. If you need a fire for cooking and don't want to be seen from far away, I would recommend digging a Dakota Fire Hole. All and all, very good setup you got there. JT
Thanks for watching and commenting! I agree with you on the food rations and of course how could I have forgot about a dakota fire hole! That is a great stealthy fire build.
Get home bag, most important thing is the person carrying it. If you are in any way trying to be prepared; know that after a disaster it will be hard days. The way to be ready for hard days is to practice. Gear, food, even meds mean little if you are not practicing for hard days. This is not a comfortable thing, it means regularly spending time being uncomfortable. 1) Do your roadwork. a) 5 miles, get to the point where it is less than an hour with no pack. Run until you are short of breath, walk to catch your breath then run again. b) do a 24 mile walk in one day, 12 out, 12 back. No pack, buy water and snacks along the way. This will kill a Saturday unless you are used to doing a lot of walking. c) with the pack, start at 7 AM, walk until noon, turn around walk home. Drink and eat from the pack. 2) How many miles with the pack? Wow, that much of a reduction in miles?That says a lot, doesn't it. 3) What are the lessons? a) The lessons are probably that the pack reduced your miles by 30-70% b) Good footwear is needed. c) Unless you are in better shape the goals I set are unreasonable. d) Sternum and belly straps make a pack much more comfortable 4) followup suggestions a) figure out what you need in the pack b) more roadwork is always a good thing. c) have good footwear and socks ready with that pack d) the pack should be routinely checked for i) appropriate weather clothing ii) that the snacks are intact iii) that the gear is intact and in top condition iiii) all the straps and closures are in top condition v) the water is fresh I am not suggesting anything that I have not personally done many times in one way or another. Me, 67 years old retired almost 4 years, Last year I walked over 1,100 miles with a 20-27 pound pack plus a sidearm, spare mag, phone and pocket knife while walking the dog. Used to solo backpack New England regularly 30+ years ago. My long walk last year with all my gear was 6.2 miles in a morning. I have other stuff to do regularly. I know my range capabilities unencumbered, with a medium pack and a full pack. Why do I carry so much weight for just walking the dog about 3 miles a day? He goes through water, some he drinks, some in the summer I wet down his furn. Some of the weight is just things that might be needed, some is just practice carrying stuff and for the exercise. In the past year I've also done some gardening, planted fruit trees, did some brick laying, spread 17 cubic yards of wood chips, emptied a pick up truck of topsoil and gravel and stuff like that. I still have my old man tough card.
Great Video Heath nice to see you active !!! Looks like you have all the bases covered with that one !!!!
We definitely tried our best! Thanks for the visit Wookie!
Outstanding, sleep in, under and over you nailed it!! Fire, water and food nailed it! 10c’s nailed!! Great stuff bro
We definitely tried our best. I am thankful that you enjoyed the video. Means a lot coming from you my brother.
Before I retired I carried a get home bag. I had water, food, fire makings, 550 coard, the 4 way stop cock, Leatherman, a heave duty space blanket, flashlight, and something i never divulged ever. A ruger LCP.
Great kit! Thanks for watching and sharing.
Thanks for sharing. Well thought out and great example that everything does not have to be expensive gear that a lot of times you are just paying for a name.
Your welcome! Thank you for the nice comment. Yes, indeed, my KY brother I truly believe in budget friendly even before hyperinflation.
I have been using the Gentlestash leather belt holster for about 2 years now. Perfect for keeping the bulkier items out of your pockets and putting it in the belt. I also have a pen through those two leather cross strap pieces between the multi tool and flashlight. Also makes a good clipping point to slide a pocket knife on to.
Great vid and love the simplicity of the load out.
Yes at times I will have a pen in that slot as well. Simplicity is a key factor for the kits I build and of course budget friendly. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate that.
Great bag
It will get the job done!! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
@@frontiersurvival-1 your welcome
Great video,
I have a Sillcock key on my list of things to buy, and I keep forgeting to buy it. Thanks for the reminder, I'll run out tomorrow and buy one.
For food, Dollar General sells a box of Slim-Jim beef sticks (24pack) for under $7. Packets of Lipton Cup A Soup are pretty cheap too, and have a desent shelf life. Together those two food items can make a quick soup in a pinch.
If you need a fire for cooking and don't want to be seen from far away, I would recommend digging a Dakota Fire Hole.
All and all, very good setup you got there.
JT
Thanks for watching and commenting! I agree with you on the food rations and of course how could I have forgot about a dakota fire hole! That is a great stealthy fire build.
Great video friend! 😁
Thank you! Cheers!
Thats some great gear there buddy! And yes, redundancy is good when it comes to survival!
Absolutely 💯 correct. Thanks for watching and commenting.. Seems your getting notified now? Awesome!
@frontiersurvival-1 yeah I unsubcribed and resubscribed
Good deal!!
Another really useful video. Enjoyed. Warm wishes from Millionaire Paul :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Outstanding video
Thank you Clay!!
Get home bag, most important thing is the person carrying it.
If you are in any way trying to be prepared; know that after a disaster it will be hard days. The way to be ready for hard days is to practice. Gear, food, even meds mean little if you are not practicing for hard days. This is not a comfortable thing, it means regularly spending time being uncomfortable.
1) Do your roadwork.
a) 5 miles, get to the point where it is less than an hour with no pack. Run until you are short of breath, walk to catch your breath then run again.
b) do a 24 mile walk in one day, 12 out, 12 back. No pack, buy water and snacks along the way. This will kill a Saturday unless you are used to doing a lot of walking.
c) with the pack, start at 7 AM, walk until noon, turn around walk home. Drink and eat from the pack.
2) How many miles with the pack? Wow, that much of a reduction in miles?That says a lot, doesn't it.
3) What are the lessons?
a) The lessons are probably that the pack reduced your miles by 30-70%
b) Good footwear is needed.
c) Unless you are in better shape the goals I set are unreasonable.
d) Sternum and belly straps make a pack much more comfortable
4) followup suggestions
a) figure out what you need in the pack
b) more roadwork is always a good thing.
c) have good footwear and socks ready with that pack
d) the pack should be routinely checked for
i) appropriate weather clothing
ii) that the snacks are intact
iii) that the gear is intact and in top condition
iiii) all the straps and closures are in top condition
v) the water is fresh
I am not suggesting anything that I have not personally done many times in one way or another.
Me, 67 years old retired almost 4 years, Last year I walked over 1,100 miles with a 20-27 pound pack plus a sidearm, spare mag, phone and pocket knife while walking the dog. Used to solo backpack New England regularly 30+ years ago. My long walk last year with all my gear was 6.2 miles in a morning. I have other stuff to do regularly. I know my range capabilities unencumbered, with a medium pack and a full pack. Why do I carry so much weight for just walking the dog about 3 miles a day? He goes through water, some he drinks, some in the summer I wet down his furn. Some of the weight is just things that might be needed, some is just practice carrying stuff and for the exercise. In the past year I've also done some gardening, planted fruit trees, did some brick laying, spread 17 cubic yards of wood chips, emptied a pick up truck of topsoil and gravel and stuff like that. I still have my old man tough card.
Yes you do! I myself know all about hard days. Thanks for the story.
Nice video
Thank you Debbie
Cool
Thanks for watching Jeff!
@@frontiersurvival-1 you are very welcome my friend. God Bless