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One thing my grandfather taught me ( born 1905) was bright orange or red for small items like knives and small tools. In the woods or any outdoors environment you can loose a knife or any tool you drop even right in front of you and then you are screwed. If you don't believe that - go get a camo or even just gunmetal knife or hand tool and drop it in the leaves in a woodland environment. Supposedly that is why Swiss Army knives are red. That is one of the best tips I have ever learned. Thank you for this video. I want a Bear Grills knife, although I have plenty of knives - nothing like that one. I bought the fire cord and other items you recommended in this video- thank you!
This is a great video! The first 10 items I choose for my bag is: 1. Compass 2. Paracord 3. Fixed Blade 4. Stainless steel container 5. Fire starter kit 6. Headlamp 7. First aid kit 8. Sawyer mini (Water filter) 9. Emergency Tent 10. Mirror & Whistle I also have the SAS guide in my bag as well. Knowledge from the SAS guide will last forever not the items listed above. Great choice ✔
He's not doing a bad job people. Its just to get us to think. Top 10 should be, IMO: 1) Knife, full tang, 3/8in thickness minimum and 1095 steel minimum. A sheath with sharpener should be with it and should not be counted as part the 10 items. If you are good with EDC then a secondary folder should be with you (Takes care of redundancy). 2) Fire starter, ferro rod, a nice thick one. 2 would be better. 3) Water purification device and container. A smart water bottle ain't bad and is light weight. Attached a Sawyer water filtration straw on it and you are good to go. In the wild you can create a filter out of gravel, sand, charcoal and some clothe in a plastic bottle for redundance if needed. 4) Shelter. A nice tarp, bivvy bag or a couple contractor garbage bags will work. a military bivy NSN: 8465-01-416-8517 works for me. 5) Cordage, 100 ft minimum 6) Something to cook with, stainless hopefully. 7) Clothes, Think polyester quick drying and neutral colors. 8) First aid, personal care. Each to their own. Docs on a USB, pics for moral support, books for those who don't know crap about surviving or who have never been camping. 9) Gun and ammo, I prefer 22s as they are light and u can carry a lot of ammo. 10) Compass with map of terrain you are bugging into. 11) MONEY or something to barter with for other items if needed
anything homeless people would have.. meds ..lol a mess kit, or at least a plastic bottle, a multitool/knife, a tarp and some rope or a tent, bedding, spare change of clothes, cell phone, wallet w hopefully money in it, hopefully food, a padlock and key... hygiene products, an extra phone battery atleast a pack of random lighters lol... some are things people may not really think of but are still very useful in the right or wrong) scenario.
i was wondering what would be a good starter knife seems how i can't find the Mora knives because I have heard they are good. i live in Canada so gu laws are restrictive and I am 13 but wanna be prepared if poop hits the fancy and enough to help my family. i am also in cadets and they help and give us the items to make a micro survival kit that includes snare wire matches fishing supplies i.e. line hooks weights paper a signal mirror a small folding knife (I put a Swiss army knife so i can make a bow drill easier) some dryer lint with dog hair in it to help it catch if we have a Ferro rod and we can boil water with the soap container it is in with a hot rock in the container although it won't be lots they teach us other wase to filter safety pins for fishing hooks in a pinch and I think that is it and I always have that in my pocket so if I somehow get lost i will be able to survive. and that is full and I might have forgot something
I have already stocked up on candles. Definitely a good cheap and necessary item. Can be used to make fire starters, heat small areas, start fires with ease, provide light amongst other things.
The sawyer water filter far surpasses all of your choices and can be used with an included water bag or through a straw . It filters tons more water and can be back flushes I got mine for $16 each and they come in 5 colors !
And if you have silver coins (.999 or .9999 purity even better), they are antibacterial, antimicrobial, so toss a coin in your water just for extra safety. ;)
The reason you tell for item 10 is the same reason I wouldn't bother with camo clothes. If you encounter law enforcement or military while wearing camo and you might just get singled out. Also will stand out in the urban environment. If you want to blend in while in the woods, wear dark green or brown pants and a tan or green shirt.
I'm always In two minds about camouflage clothing in a bug out situation, it seems a bit too tactical and could attract just as much attention as civilian clothing. I decided to go with dark greens, brown and black civilian attire. Won't look out of place in an urban environment and shouldnt stand out in a woodland environment. Great video. Cheers!!!
Mora is a fine knife for a beginner or a seasoned person. I own several and they are good all around. They aren't a custom made personal sheath knife by no means but they are great and inexpensive!
Just a couple personal suggestions (I'm still putting mine together) but on the knife, Schrade SCHF52 runs about $35 on Amazon and comes with a diamond sharpener and a nice ferro rod. It's full-tang and all the reviews I've seen on it have been accurate. That knife is as advertised. In terms of firestarting, a couple of things I did was (this one is messy as hell) I stuck some cotton balls in vaseline and made sure that they were covered in it. I stuffed those into a large pill bottle that was empty. I took a smaller pill bottle and stuffed it with cotton balls and added 91% Isopropyl Alcohol and let it soak. I kept packing them down and soaking until I was certain I couldn't fit anymore and then sealed the hell out of both bottles with electrical tape and then tossed those into my current bag. Throw a spark on one of those cotton balls and watch it go up. I'm still working on a name for my own UA-cam Channel but when I get done, I'll happily feature it.
I agree with your addition of the radio/dynamo and the survival guide. I am a vet, having done my time with the US Army in Alaska. I trained with the army and air force in both summer and winter survival classes. One of the key focus points AFTER you have secured water, shelter, checked over your traps, firewood, and rescue markers, etc. was to keep the mind occupied. Loneliness leads to despair which leads to dead after time. A well done video for the new pepper and dome well thought out points for the veteran survivalist.
I think this is a very well thought out "First Ten". I do have a couple of comments though. 1. Your metal bottle should hold a full 2qts. This is important, especially in an emergency when you may be starting out in a somewhat dehydrated state (watch my channel for a video on a disaster I had, in part, due to this). 2. Although your water purification choices are all sound, I would also add the option of the Sawyer Mini, which is hands down the best pack sized filter I ever had. 3. A Tarp is extremely important, and I include one in every kit, but with the theme being the "First Ten", I would opt for a large military poncho that is designed to be set up as a small shelter as well. This gives a multi-function shelter that can be used in a greater number of configurations than a tarp alone. Then you have the ability to move in adverse conditions if need be, and still be shielded from the wind and rain. 4. Lastly, if you must stick to the number "10" for this, I would rather see some layering options, over the radio. I ALWAYS have a good hoodie in my pack. I have two choices. one is my old fur lined synthetic fleece hoodie, which is really warm, by normal hoodie standards, or my wool army blanket hoodie. With it, I would keep a wool cap, glove liners, and a pair of wool sox (or two).
1) You don't need a 2 qt metal water bottle. My bottle only holds 25oz, but I do have a gallon of water in the trunk of my car (where the bag is kept) plus a 2L bottle filled with water in my bag. If I ever need my BOB I either fill up my water bottle plus 2 collapsible bottles using the gallon in my car if possible, or the 2L in my bag if I don't have time to fill up with the gallon. 2) Agreed, have one myself 3) Agreed 4) Most people have spare hoodies, jackets, pants, shirts, socks etc, so you don't really need to purchase any extra.
This is good but I would add for a very basic bag: A HAND AXE is essential in my opinion. Not only is it easier to cut firewood but it doubles as a hammer. And very basic, Knife, Fork and Spoon. They make life so much easier. They might go without saying but these simple items can easily be overlooked.
The survival guide is actually a great idea!! It can boost your morale/entertain you or worst case you could use it to start a fire. Also grabber makes the heat sheets tarp gays similar to the one you showed but in greent
The Gerber LMF2 is actually about 3/4 tang because it was originally designed to help pilots in the military escape from a downed aircraft and if they cut live wire it prevents them from getting electrocuted and same with the bear grylls knife
A lot of very well thought out items, and I agree with your choice. As a scout leader and a full time survival guide, I teach kids survival, and often ask them to put together a top ten "bug out" bag. though your bug out bag was interesting and well prepared, one major omission from your bug out bag... that first meal. emergency rations, bug out food would be in MY top ten. even simple glucose tablets would tide you over/ give you the energy to continue. but all in all... nice video, well presented and well thought out. well done
This is an interesting video. Thanks for sharing. Although I disagree with some of your choices. Here are the top 10 items I would bring: 1. Water filter 2. Small axe / hatchet 3. Fire starter 4. 10-day Food rations 5. Tent / tarp / shelter 6. Sleeping bag 7. Hunting rifle / bow 8. Lightweight cooking pot 9. Warm clothes 10. Inflatable air mattress The most difficult part of surviving will be to find food. Without some rations to give you energy past the first day and a means to acquire more like a rifle or bow, it will be extremely difficult to stay alive. Anyone who has watched any of the survival TV shows knows that it is always hunger that takes everyone out. I did not see any food rations or means to acquire more food in your list. My bug out bag looks less like a zombie apocalypse survival kit and more like a wilderness living starter kit. I think this is more realistic. But thanks for the video and I hope you keep making more. Best!
I agree with you, Radio and Survival guides are a must. Guide will let the person learn items that can be scrounged from immediate area. Knowledge is the most important item you can carry, and given the internet it is free
After watching the video again I purchased four stainless steel canteens. and some reflective blankets! Books and knowledge are the most important! Plus it gives you something to read if your bored!
Good video mate very useful :) I dont criticize you for taking an fm radio. Its one of the most important items. You need to know whats happening in the outside world if youre in an emergency. You made a great video. Good job!
i agree with having a survival guide book; not only do most people not know all the info in there, but when your starving and tired and cant think strait because your brain is deprived, youll need something to tell you or remind you what to do
Thanks for posting, mate. I've just started putting together my BOB and this is quite helpful. I think the SAS Survival Guide is an excellent idea. I was a bit surprised that a flashlight was not one of the top 10 (even though technically it WAS on there as part of the crank-up radio, haha).
I've seen so many things that can be done with Paracord. I've even seen suggestions to use it as shoelaces or knitted into a belt. No problem with that, per se, but it would only be useable under dire circumstances, since you would then have problems keeping your pants and shoes on!
You are on top. Also, what about buying beef jerky, boxes of protein bars, honey, salt, tumeric with a pinch of black pepper and honey. Good for colds. Also, get activated charcoal in case you eat or drink something bad. If possible bring garlic and onion. Bring organic vitm.C. Get calcium and Sea weed.
The SAWYER water filter available at Walmart for about $20 is great..compact, low price, filter from a bottle, straight from the river or source, comes with a collapsible bottle for storage.
Hey man great videos and i dont know what kind of nuts are on here that have to bad mouth someone's decision on what they purchase but i bought the bear grills knife and i love it . I do not baby my knives so they get a good workout . and will buy another one .
A personal hygiene kit should definitely be one of the first 10 things you acquire for a bug out bag. It can easily, and cheaply, be put together from items bought at a dollar store, including toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, disposable razors, etc. A lot of these items can be purchased in travel size to make a compact personal hygiene kit.
bug out to where ? when poo hits the fan people will become primitive , savage, and dangerous . traveling will be risky during the day , specially if you are seen packing around things no one else has but desperately needs , hint . move at night, stay out of large groups of people, trust no one . set up a hub, and a back hub, always use the same route in, never use the frontside keep it concealed fom view, go around back.your gonna need defense, food, fire and wits. a mountain near a river, near thick woods might give you a chance, yoou can see people coming from distance, know the area , be quiet, flow with nature, watch the animals, good luck, all your prepping items do no good if you dont stay alive, #1rule-stay alive .
I was wondering that as well ?Where all these 100 million prepper Americans think to bug out ?Roads will be very busy but will such a large number be welcome to Canada or Mexico ??Places like Texas are mostly desert and if suddenly 10 million people start hunting small and large game food chain will be depleted in few months ,there will be no recovery .Then everyone will turn back to cities and farms and other 100 million preppers who are bugging in and have stored reserves .
Al Jacovic People will need to ne flexable... depending on the situation. Just staying hidden until things settle down a bit might be a wise option. So many different variables.
Thanks for the vid. The sas guide is a good call if anything you can use it for tinder. A radio for communication is also a good call to gather info. I would also recommend a good quality flashlight, a whistle for signalling others and a compass. Everyone's bag is going to be different based on their location (urban, rural , desert or forest) and what they want it to do (24 hr to 72 hr+ ). Granted I'm still new to this but I think this is a good basis. I would love to see you make a BOB out of stuff from big box stores if you haven't already.
I agree with your first 10 list 100% , I carry the pocket SAS Guide and also A pocket crank radio. Great Job!! Radio came in handy while in Hurricane Irma to keep up on latest info when power was lost,
Hey Malcolm. You should drop the water bottle for a Klean Kanteen, and use a sawyer mini for a filter. Also people watching this video need to have a bug out plan, which is nearly as important as a bag. Have permission to stay a 3 or 4 specific rural destinations, because the fools who think they can just camp in their dollar store tube tents in our backyards are going to be shot for trespassing.
Lmf2 is not full tang although it looks like it .It looks like it though.but gerber made it like that so it wouldn’t electrocute you if you are in the army. They also added a block of metal on the bottom for a hammering use.
I just came across your channel and am going through your stuff, decided to sub. I might argue a thing or two here and there but you do know your stuff. Like the cool, calm presentation.
I used a Bear Grylls sheath knife about a week ago to dress a muley buck. The turned down point didn't snag the gut. I used the serrated portion of the blade to cut through the cartilage on the ribs just off center of the sternum. I've never had so little trouble opening the ribs, it worked great! And to think I tried to buy that same knife w/o the serrated blade. I don't know how I'll ever sharpen it though. I have to say that B. Grylls knife performed better than my expensive knives, on that task anyway.
1) Knife (fixed and folding). Find the ones that are right for you. Research brand names. Need to be able to cut wood, cordage, etc etc. 2) Water purification and filtration and carrying. Sawyer filters are better than Lifestraw. Research. Purification tablets also. Have multiple ways/levels to filtrate and purify. 3) Fire starting kit. Have several ways to start a fire. There are more options that what was in the video. Research. 4) First aid kit. Build-your-own or buy built. But also understand HOW to use all that is in the kit. Add pain meds (tylenol, aspirin, etc), anti-diahrreals, etc. Feminine products for us gals. Toilet paper. The last 2 are short term obviously. 5) Cookware. A simple Coleman kit from Walmart for $13 gives you a way to cook small simple meals. Don't forget utensils (spork, etc). 6) Light. Flashlight, Luci light, headlamp, whatever. Make sure you have batteries if your choice requires them. Focus on solar if at all possible. 7) Protection: a tent/tarp system, hammock/sleeping bag system, etc. Make sure you have all accessories like ties, clamps, etc. Practice setting one up, will be hard in a windy/rainy/cold environment if doing it for the first time then. 8) Food: small amount of candies for comfort, dehydrated food is easiest (Mountain house et al) ... focus on protein and fats to build/maintain muscle and to sustain you for longer periods of time between meals. Small amount of carbs - too much and you'll be hungrier sooner. Don't forget packets to flavor water, instant coffee, or tea bags to change up drinking plain water all the time. 9) Clothing: Think about the region you live in. You may need to change the type of clothing in your bag a few times a year to accommodate the weather. 1 pair of pants, 1 shirt, 2 underwear, 2-3 socks. View videos on how to fold/roll these to smallest package so as not to take up too much room in your pack. 10) Tools: A multi-tool like a Leatherman (look up their website for research) will have much of what you will need. Can opener, screwdriver, tweezers, etc. Think of things you might need and try to find them in 1-2 tools. 11) NOW, get a bag that will have the room for all these things .... fits your body frame ... is one you can wear for hours/days at a time comfortably .... has room to add more/expand onto ... fits your environment (bushcraft, gray man/urban, etc). ---Naturally, I may have left out some important things. But hard to fit them into 10. Once you have the basics, expand out on things that YOU will need. No 2 bags will every be the same. And, you will frequently be adjusting your items as you learn more and more.
One thing that I like about this list is the fact that you didn’t forget to put in a spare pair of clothes as this is usually neglected in big out bags
Good video you are right about the Mora knife I gave up on carrying a big knife I now carry a Mora a Swiss army knife a small axe and a Laplander saw. You also want to add maps of your area in your bag. Also add some food and water I don't carry MRE's as my bag could get hot in the back of the car when it is parked at work in the summer. Thank you.
You could throw in a few coffee filters for the pre-filter then boil purification method, keep in small ziplock bag (another good lightweight and compact item to have)!
i like the idea. if you are in a bind though reading isnt an option. like a bible cool idea in theory, doesnt help in field. this is an excellent home refference or maybe car bag item.
beyond just reading the sas gives you things to do like. making shelter and tools and so on. it gives you crafts that can take hours. that has a way of tricking you into feeling like you are making progress. and that does awesome things for moral and it is empowering.
thank you for helping me! i'm 14 and i realy wanted to have a bugout bag but i didn't know how to start(sure, i had fix blades and a way to start a fire). keep up with the good work man!!
just a couple of things, the waterfilters use hollow fibre filtering, not coal filtering, some models have coal on top of the hollwo fibre, but it's mainly for taste and some chemicals. and as some other folk mentioned the tapered tang is called a rat tail tang. otherwise good work keep it up
Adding to what I have below I want to agree on #10 most heartily. Most of these are crap but you need this, just find a good solid one and gift out the rejects. On AM it can be used as a radio-compass too. Rotate it until the signal is lowest or gone; the bar antenna inside will be in line with the transmitter you're tuned to. Mark that line on the ground. Now tune to another station from a different direction and do the same thing. Between the two you can figure roughly where you are. At night, distant signals may 'skip' and be less accurate. By law radio stations transmit their location hourly or more, usually very near the top of the hour. You can hear static crashes of lightning strikes in thunderstorms so far away you can't see them, allowing you to be prepared before they hit. If that static turns into a loudening more constant hiss, a tornado is nearby. And some even have weather band coverage. It's a must-have unless you've got it covered another way.
Thanks SAS Book is Good. There is a Sm Portable Stove & Lg Cup/top -Stainless - twigs. First Aid - Krazy Glue & basic med tools. Additional: SAS Survival Bars & Water - 5 yr shelf. Welcome Home - Served 47 yrs ago. Still have Boy Scout skills - have used - in my head & a Flint & metal bar Kit. Compass & Regional Map ( Water Proof ). Prep & Practice will help one survive.
it's good to have references especially if you fall down a hill and you're concussed that can make or break you you should probably increase the amount that you have maybe something Medical as well. not an actual event just throwing that out there as an example.
Remember "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers. Also for a radio the La Crosse 805-810 AM/FM/WB Weather Band radio is great. And a Fresnel Lens as part of a Fire Kit and to read the micro-print of the info sheet. And a Day Pack will keep you safe overnight and bring you home safe the next day. Thank you for the video ! tjl
although i agree that that you need more than just a lighter i wanted to point out that i think it will last way longer than you described if you have a proper birds nest when lighting your bic should last 2 to 3 mos if used only to light 1 or 2 fires a day and you manage to protect it from breakage or letting all the fluid out, basing this on the fact that a bic last me over a mo and i smoke 2 packs a day and light torches at work all the time
It's best to get a survival straw that not only filters but also purifies because water will still have viruses. It takes boiling to do that or tablets. For a straw you need it to do both
I dont know if it was a good idea but i bought a survival guitar case, its a bugout backpack in form of a guitar case... In a SHTF situation who will loot the looser with the guitar? Any opinions?
If you can start a fire, you can boil water to purify it. For that reason, I would place more importance on some kind of fire starting device above water filtration. That's not to say that some kind of water filtration system wouldn't be nice, but not required for survival. You can even make your own water purification system by using rocks, sand and charcoal left over from your fires. With a full size Bic lighter you can start around 500 fires. That would last much longer than a month. Ferro rods are advantageous in that they will start fires in wind as well as extremely cold weather, so I like to carry them as an alternate source of fore starting. I do like your idea of attaching florescent cord to items you don't want to lose. The SAS Survival guide is also a great item since most of us will never recall all survival techniques when we really need them.
Bic lighters aren't very good. The slightest breeze will blow them out. I suggest Eagle brand torches. They are much hotter, safer, burn in the wind and are refillable. Amazon has them four for twelve bucks.
I would ditch the radio in favor of a head lamp or flash light. The head lamp is much more practical in my experience. Also I would want something for signaling like a mirror or flares. The Victornox Swiss army knife has more features that I use than a full size knife and I feel the same about Letherman type tools being more practical than a full size knife. That being said I have had good luck with the Mora knife when camping.
1.A hatchet dude then you can chop trees down! 2.Wool blaneket,3.tarp,4.SAS Book,5.cordage,6. Military canteen with those metal cup bottoms, a canteen belt.7. super heavy duty trash compacter bags.8. Multiple fire starting gear.9. A pellet gun with 500 pellets. 10. A good knife with saw blade on the back side.
For your first aid kit, I suggest that you substitute Betadine or Povidone Iodine ointment for the alcohol wipes even though it is messy. Povidone Iodine solution is used in the ER and as the surgical prep of choice. The ointment vehicle is a mess of course but substitutes for your triple antibiotic or Neosporin ointment also which commonly causes a contact allergy which people mistake for an infection. Infections are PAINFUL, red, swollen and LOSS OF Function of the body part but NOT ITCHY.
I would add some sort of food that is light and portable like beef jerky, a BANDANA, some zip ties, a hat (one for warmth, one for sun shade, and a hands free head lamp...they are really lightweight the LED last for long time with little battery. Also one of those space blankets. None of these are uber expensive, bulky, or heavy and ALL are practical in about any situation.
* My white Pashmina is EXCELLENT at deflecting the hot summer sun off my arms and legs riding in the car.* *Also Carry a First-Aid Kit plus a How-To BOOK On Giving Appropriate/Correct First-Aid! I would also include a XL Triangle Cotton Cravat Bandage ; mine are 68 inches by 36 inches by 36 inches...buy a square yard of 100% Cotton Fabric and fold over to make a triangle and cut then hem or sew up the edges (You DO NOT Want Iy To Fray/Come Apart Literally AT THE SEEMS)!* My minimum traveling carry gear is 25+ things. I always carry this gear when I go to my doctor’s appointments or just out and about. I have medical needs, so.
Its not my top 10 list, but I've been doing this for a while. I do however feel it is a great list for a lot of people that is new to this. Including the book.
The crank radio in my area is the number one item in my bag as there are industrial sectors as well as the threat of tornados in the summertime. Other than that I totally agree with you on this list as these are pretty much what I keep in my bag, minus the survival guide as I replaced that with training and knowledge. However I will look into the emergency pamphlets you mentioned as backups.
Just saying, I'm a smoker, and probably light 15 to 20 cigarettes a day, I've had a bic lighter last a few months. so you are wrong saying a bic will only last a month using it to start fires. If you weren't smoking, one bic lighter would probably last a year. But you are correct on fire redundancy, I keep a couple rods and a magnifying glass in my bag. I just scoffed at you saying a bic will only last a month. lol. So there's my two cents, keep up the good work.
Well not a bad list I'd add hand germ killer to your first aid. Not only can you use it to clean wounds or your hands but it can aid in fire starting in wet conditions. It's mostly rubbing alcohol and burns nice with just a few drops. Depending on the brand you can drop it on vaseline and wet tinder and it will start a fire.
I put my clothes in a vacuum bag. It's large for storage but compresses my clothes into a small space while keeping them dry. You don't need a vacuum to compress them.
I have a question. About the iodine tablets. It will.make the water safe to drink, however, he said there will be some sediment in there. , so, to filter it once more, could you use a coffee filter and pour the.water through it into another container such as a thermas. Just to get out the sediments .
i have an UV-pen for water, and a magnesium stick for fire, plus a traditional "firestick/rod" - and i have the SAS guide digitally in my phone, but it works without internet-connection ;) greetings, Levi in Sweden
I loved the video, I have similar items in my bug out bag I do need to get a crank radio, but I went with a BK7 and a Mora as backup over the Bear Grylls knife. But great video for starters.
I'd definitely keep the trauma first aid equipment regarding gunshot wounds/piercing wounds. Never know if you'll get in a scrape with somebody trying to get your stuff. My packs and clothes will always be grey man. Just simple earth tones with useful features like waterproofing in the shoes, etc.
I'm a combat medic and I get your not focusing on GSWs but you should still have an Israeli dressing and a CAT tourniquet. Extremity bleeds are the number 1 preventable cause of death and the weigh next to nothing
the book is a good idea. I think the survival guide by Canterbury is better, covers the basics and even has a first aid section, so super light. The radio is good but id go for a 2 way GMRS/FRS with a NOAA weather channel. You'd be surprised how many people use these and even though they are short range you can get an idea on who's out and about as well as any careless chatter. Even in a survival situation people really don't have filters on what they say. I've actually heard pot growers planning a supply drop once, so just an idea.
If you don't want to carry the SAS book, see if you can get a hold of an old Boy Scout Manual. I mean one from the 60's if possible. From before they wimped it out. Looks like you just about covered everything, except the one main thing, a bag itself. Get one that is durable, inconspicuous, and large enough to carry everything you need.
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Winner of a video, I have been researching "what's in a bug out gear backpack" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (just google it ) ? It is an awesome exclusive guide for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival without the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
One thing my grandfather taught me ( born 1905) was bright orange or red for small items like knives and small tools. In the woods or any outdoors environment you can loose a knife or any tool you drop even right in front of you and then you are screwed. If you don't believe that - go get a camo or even just gunmetal knife or hand tool and drop it in the leaves in a woodland environment. Supposedly that is why Swiss Army knives are red. That is one of the best tips I have ever learned. Thank you for this video. I want a Bear Grills knife, although I have plenty of knives - nothing like that one.
I bought the fire cord and other items you recommended in this video- thank you!
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Never chop with a a bear grylls knife. The handle doesn't hold up. It's basically a cutter/whittler and such, I repeat, do -not- chop with it
This is a great video! The first 10 items I choose for my bag is:
1. Compass
2. Paracord
3. Fixed Blade
4. Stainless steel container
5. Fire starter kit
6. Headlamp
7. First aid kit
8. Sawyer mini (Water filter)
9. Emergency Tent
10. Mirror & Whistle
I also have the SAS guide in my bag as well. Knowledge from the SAS guide will last forever not the items listed above. Great choice ✔
He's not doing a bad job people. Its just to get us to think.
Top 10 should be, IMO:
1) Knife, full tang, 3/8in thickness minimum and 1095 steel minimum. A sheath with sharpener should be with it and should not be counted as part the 10 items. If you are good with EDC then a secondary folder should be with you (Takes care of redundancy).
2) Fire starter, ferro rod, a nice thick one. 2 would be better.
3) Water purification device and container. A smart water bottle ain't bad and is light weight. Attached a Sawyer water filtration straw on it and you are good to go. In the wild you can create a filter out of gravel, sand, charcoal and some clothe in a plastic bottle for redundance if needed.
4) Shelter. A nice tarp, bivvy bag or a couple contractor garbage bags will work. a military bivy NSN: 8465-01-416-8517 works for me.
5) Cordage, 100 ft minimum
6) Something to cook with, stainless hopefully.
7) Clothes, Think polyester quick drying and neutral colors.
8) First aid, personal care. Each to their own. Docs on a USB, pics for moral support, books for those who don't know crap about surviving or who have never been camping.
9) Gun and ammo, I prefer 22s as they are light and u can carry a lot of ammo.
10) Compass with map of terrain you are bugging into.
11) MONEY or something to barter with for other items if needed
anything homeless people would have.. meds ..lol a mess kit, or at least a plastic bottle, a multitool/knife, a tarp and some rope or a tent, bedding, spare change of clothes, cell phone, wallet w hopefully money in it, hopefully food, a padlock and key... hygiene products, an extra phone battery atleast a pack of random lighters lol...
some are things people may not really think of but are still very useful in the right or wrong) scenario.
+Jack Hartzell lol I think it's most people's homeless kit .
its not a bad knife Morakniv
Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival Knife with Fire Starter and Sheath, Black
i was wondering what would be a good starter knife seems how i can't find the Mora knives because I have heard they are good. i live in Canada so gu laws are restrictive and I am 13 but wanna be prepared if poop hits the fancy and enough to help my family. i am also in cadets and they help and give us the items to make a micro survival kit that includes snare wire matches fishing supplies i.e. line hooks weights paper a signal mirror a small folding knife (I put a Swiss army knife so i can make a bow drill easier) some dryer lint with dog hair in it to help it catch if we have a Ferro rod and we can boil water with the soap container it is in with a hot rock in the container although it won't be lots they teach us other wase to filter safety pins for fishing hooks in a pinch and I think that is it and I always have that in my pocket so if I somehow get lost i will be able to survive. and that is full and I might have forgot something
Good on ya Noah.
I have already stocked up on candles. Definitely a good cheap and necessary item. Can be used to make fire starters, heat small areas, start fires with ease, provide light amongst other things.
The LMF 2 is actually not a full knife. There's an inch of steel missing near the end so you don't get electrocuted.
The sawyer water filter far surpasses all of your choices and can be used with an included water bag or through a straw . It filters tons more water and can be back flushes I got mine for $16 each and they come in 5 colors !
And if you have silver coins (.999 or .9999 purity even better), they are antibacterial, antimicrobial, so toss a coin in your water just for extra safety. ;)
Agreed... water on the go
The reason you tell for item 10 is the same reason I wouldn't bother with camo clothes. If you encounter law enforcement or military while wearing camo and you might just get singled out. Also will stand out in the urban environment. If you want to blend in while in the woods, wear dark green or brown pants and a tan or green shirt.
I'm always In two minds about camouflage clothing in a bug out situation, it seems a bit too tactical and could attract just as much attention as civilian clothing. I decided to go with dark greens, brown and black civilian attire. Won't look out of place in an urban environment and shouldnt stand out in a woodland environment. Great video. Cheers!!!
Mora is a fine knife for a beginner or a seasoned person. I own several and they are good all around. They aren't a custom made personal sheath knife by no means but they are great and inexpensive!
Just a couple personal suggestions (I'm still putting mine together) but on the knife, Schrade SCHF52 runs about $35 on Amazon and comes with a diamond sharpener and a nice ferro rod. It's full-tang and all the reviews I've seen on it have been accurate. That knife is as advertised.
In terms of firestarting, a couple of things I did was (this one is messy as hell) I stuck some cotton balls in vaseline and made sure that they were covered in it. I stuffed those into a large pill bottle that was empty. I took a smaller pill bottle and stuffed it with cotton balls and added 91% Isopropyl Alcohol and let it soak. I kept packing them down and soaking until I was certain I couldn't fit anymore and then sealed the hell out of both bottles with electrical tape and then tossed those into my current bag. Throw a spark on one of those cotton balls and watch it go up.
I'm still working on a name for my own UA-cam Channel but when I get done, I'll happily feature it.
I agree with your addition of the radio/dynamo and the survival guide. I am a vet, having done my time with the US Army in Alaska. I trained with the army and air force in both summer and winter survival classes. One of the key focus points AFTER you have secured water, shelter, checked over your traps, firewood, and rescue markers, etc. was to keep the mind occupied. Loneliness leads to despair which leads to dead after time.
A well done video for the new pepper and dome well thought out points for the veteran survivalist.
Your not a idiot, I carry the SAS as a edc. Props man!
ME TOO!!
I think this is a very well thought out "First Ten". I do have a couple of comments though.
1. Your metal bottle should hold a full 2qts. This is important, especially in an emergency when you may be starting out in a somewhat dehydrated state (watch my channel for a video on a disaster I had, in part, due to this).
2. Although your water purification choices are all sound, I would also add the option of the Sawyer Mini, which is hands down the best pack sized filter I ever had.
3. A Tarp is extremely important, and I include one in every kit, but with the theme being the "First Ten", I would opt for a large military poncho that is designed to be set up as a small shelter as well. This gives a multi-function shelter that can be used in a greater number of configurations than a tarp alone. Then you have the ability to move in adverse conditions if need be, and still be shielded from the wind and rain.
4. Lastly, if you must stick to the number "10" for this, I would rather see some layering options, over the radio. I ALWAYS have a good hoodie in my pack. I have two choices. one is my old fur lined synthetic fleece hoodie, which is really warm, by normal hoodie standards, or my wool army blanket hoodie. With it, I would keep a wool cap, glove liners, and a pair of wool sox (or two).
1) You don't need a 2 qt metal water bottle. My bottle only holds 25oz, but I do have a gallon of water in the trunk of my car (where the bag is kept) plus a 2L bottle filled with water in my bag. If I ever need my BOB I either fill up my water bottle plus 2 collapsible bottles using the gallon in my car if possible, or the 2L in my bag if I don't have time to fill up with the gallon.
2) Agreed, have one myself
3) Agreed
4) Most people have spare hoodies, jackets, pants, shirts, socks etc, so you don't really need to purchase any extra.
This is good but I would add for a very basic bag:
A HAND AXE is essential in my opinion. Not only is it easier to cut firewood but it doubles as a hammer.
And very basic,
Knife, Fork and Spoon. They make life so much easier. They might go without saying but these simple items can easily be overlooked.
The survival guide is actually a great idea!! It can boost your morale/entertain you or worst case you could use it to start a fire. Also grabber makes the heat sheets tarp gays similar to the one you showed but in greent
The Gerber LMF2 is actually about 3/4 tang because it was originally designed to help pilots in the military escape from a downed aircraft and if they cut live wire it prevents them from getting electrocuted and same with the bear grylls knife
A lot of very well thought out items, and I agree with your choice. As a scout leader and a full time survival guide, I teach kids survival, and often ask them to put together a top ten "bug out" bag. though your bug out bag was interesting and well prepared, one major omission from your bug out bag... that first meal. emergency rations, bug out food would be in MY top ten. even simple glucose tablets would tide you over/ give you the energy to continue. but all in all... nice video, well presented and well thought out. well done
This is an interesting video. Thanks for sharing. Although I disagree with some of your choices. Here are the top 10 items I would bring:
1. Water filter
2. Small axe / hatchet
3. Fire starter
4. 10-day Food rations
5. Tent / tarp / shelter
6. Sleeping bag
7. Hunting rifle / bow
8. Lightweight cooking pot
9. Warm clothes
10. Inflatable air mattress
The most difficult part of surviving will be to find food. Without some rations to give you energy past the first day and a means to acquire more like a rifle or bow, it will be extremely difficult to stay alive. Anyone who has watched any of the survival TV shows knows that it is always hunger that takes everyone out. I did not see any food rations or means to acquire more food in your list. My bug out bag looks less like a zombie apocalypse survival kit and more like a wilderness living starter kit. I think this is more realistic. But thanks for the video and I hope you keep making more. Best!
I think a saw beats a axe/hatchet, one u r less likely to injure ur self and two its lighter.
I agree with your emergency radio. I believe that is something a lot of people overlook.
thumbs up for the sas guide..... you never know what you might forget when the pressure is on
I agree with you, Radio and Survival guides are a must. Guide will let the person learn items that can be scrounged from immediate area. Knowledge is the most important item you can carry, and given the internet it is free
After watching the video again I purchased four stainless steel canteens. and some reflective blankets! Books and knowledge are the most important! Plus it gives you something to read if your bored!
I like the video and agree with most. I think "cover" needs to be higher on the list. Exposure is the number one enemy. Thanks for all your videos.
You're not an idiot! You are very smart! And you care about us! Thank you!
Good video mate very useful :) I dont criticize you for taking an fm radio. Its one of the most important items. You need to know whats happening in the outside world if youre in an emergency. You made a great video. Good job!
Being a reader, I canneaving reading material in my preps...might as well learn something in the process. Kudos to the SAS Survival Guide!
i agree with having a survival guide book; not only do most people not know all the info in there, but when your starving and tired and cant think strait because your brain is deprived, youll need something to tell you or remind you what to do
I would hasten to add some single packets of honey to use as a natural antibiotic to apply to cuts. On the plus side you could eat the honey.
Thanks for posting, mate. I've just started putting together my BOB and this is quite helpful. I think the SAS Survival Guide is an excellent idea. I was a bit surprised that a flashlight was not one of the top 10 (even though technically it WAS on there as part of the crank-up radio, haha).
I've seen so many things that can be done with Paracord. I've even seen suggestions to use it as shoelaces or knitted into a belt. No problem with that, per se, but it would only be useable under dire circumstances, since you would then have problems keeping your pants and shoes on!
You are on top. Also, what about buying beef jerky, boxes of protein bars, honey, salt, tumeric with a pinch of black pepper and honey. Good for colds. Also, get activated charcoal in case you eat or drink something bad. If possible bring garlic and onion. Bring organic vitm.C. Get calcium and Sea weed.
The SAWYER water filter available at Walmart for about $20 is great..compact, low price, filter from a bottle, straight from the river or source, comes with a collapsible bottle for storage.
Hey man great videos and i dont know what kind of nuts are on here that have to bad mouth someone's decision on what they purchase but i bought the bear grills knife and i love it . I do not baby my knives so they get a good workout . and will buy another one .
Great video my friend. Thank you for sharing. You offered some great pointers. Be safe out there.
A personal hygiene kit should definitely be one of the first 10 things you acquire for a bug out bag. It can easily, and cheaply, be put together from items bought at a dollar store, including toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, disposable razors, etc. A lot of these items can be purchased in travel size to make a compact personal hygiene kit.
bug out to where ? when poo hits the fan people will become primitive , savage, and dangerous . traveling will be risky during the day , specially if you are seen packing around things no one else has but desperately needs , hint . move at night, stay out of large groups of people, trust no one . set up a hub, and a back hub, always use the same route in, never use the frontside keep it concealed fom view, go around back.your gonna need defense, food, fire and wits. a mountain near a river, near thick woods might give you a chance, yoou can see people coming from distance, know the area , be quiet, flow with nature, watch the animals, good luck, all your prepping items do no good if you dont stay alive, #1rule-stay alive .
Buy clear safety glasses. That way you won't poke your eye out with a branch.
I was wondering that as well ?Where all these 100 million prepper Americans think to bug out ?Roads will be very busy but will such a large number be welcome to Canada or Mexico ??Places like Texas are mostly desert and if suddenly 10 million people start hunting small and large game food chain will be depleted in few months ,there will be no recovery .Then everyone will turn back to cities and farms and other 100 million preppers who are bugging in and have stored reserves .
ghostrider007ist Well said.
Al Jacovic People will need to ne flexable... depending on the situation. Just staying hidden until things settle down a bit might be a wise option. So many different variables.
Couldn't have said it any better!
Thanks for the vid. The sas guide is a good call if anything you can use it for tinder. A radio for communication is also a good call to gather info. I would also recommend a good quality flashlight, a whistle for signalling others and a compass. Everyone's bag is going to be different based on their location (urban, rural , desert or forest) and what they want it to do (24 hr to 72 hr+ ). Granted I'm still new to this but I think this is a good basis. I would love to see you make a BOB out of stuff from big box stores if you haven't already.
I agree with your first 10 list 100% , I carry the pocket SAS Guide and also A pocket crank radio. Great Job!! Radio came in handy while in Hurricane Irma to keep up on latest info when power was lost,
Hey Malcolm. You should drop the water bottle for a Klean Kanteen, and use a sawyer mini for a filter. Also people watching this video need to have a bug out plan, which is nearly as important as a bag. Have permission to stay a 3 or 4 specific rural destinations, because the fools who think they can just camp in their dollar store tube tents in our backyards are going to be shot for trespassing.
I just started building a bug out bag/camping bag and I want to say thanks you gave me a lot of good pointers
Lmf2 is not full tang although it looks like it .It looks like it though.but gerber made it like that so it wouldn’t electrocute you if you are in the army. They also added a block of metal on the bottom for a hammering use.
I carry the SAS Guide and a plant ID guide in my bag. Right there with you brother.
I just came across your channel and am going through your stuff, decided to sub. I might argue a thing or two here and there but you do know your stuff. Like the cool, calm presentation.
I used a Bear Grylls sheath knife about a week ago to dress a muley buck. The turned down point didn't snag the gut. I used the serrated portion of the blade to cut through the cartilage on the ribs just off center of the sternum. I've never had so little trouble opening the ribs, it worked great! And to think I tried to buy that same knife w/o the serrated blade. I don't know how I'll ever sharpen it though. I have to say that B. Grylls knife performed better than my expensive knives, on that task anyway.
1) Knife (fixed and folding). Find the ones that are right for you. Research brand names. Need to be able to cut wood, cordage, etc etc.
2) Water purification and filtration and carrying. Sawyer filters are better than Lifestraw. Research. Purification tablets also. Have multiple ways/levels to filtrate and purify.
3) Fire starting kit. Have several ways to start a fire. There are more options that what was in the video. Research.
4) First aid kit. Build-your-own or buy built. But also understand HOW to use all that is in the kit. Add pain meds (tylenol, aspirin, etc), anti-diahrreals, etc. Feminine products for us gals. Toilet paper. The last 2 are short term obviously.
5) Cookware. A simple Coleman kit from Walmart for $13 gives you a way to cook small simple meals. Don't forget utensils (spork, etc).
6) Light. Flashlight, Luci light, headlamp, whatever. Make sure you have batteries if your choice requires them. Focus on solar if at all possible.
7) Protection: a tent/tarp system, hammock/sleeping bag system, etc. Make sure you have all accessories like ties, clamps, etc. Practice setting one up, will be hard in a windy/rainy/cold environment if doing it for the first time then.
8) Food: small amount of candies for comfort, dehydrated food is easiest (Mountain house et al) ... focus on protein and fats to build/maintain muscle and to sustain you for longer periods of time between meals. Small amount of carbs - too much and you'll be hungrier sooner. Don't forget packets to flavor water, instant coffee, or tea bags to change up drinking plain water all the time.
9) Clothing: Think about the region you live in. You may need to change the type of clothing in your bag a few times a year to accommodate the weather. 1 pair of pants, 1 shirt, 2 underwear, 2-3 socks. View videos on how to fold/roll these to smallest package so as not to take up too much room in your pack.
10) Tools: A multi-tool like a Leatherman (look up their website for research) will have much of what you will need. Can opener, screwdriver, tweezers, etc. Think of things you might need and try to find them in 1-2 tools.
11) NOW, get a bag that will have the room for all these things .... fits your body frame ... is one you can wear for hours/days at a time comfortably .... has room to add more/expand onto ... fits your environment (bushcraft, gray man/urban, etc).
---Naturally, I may have left out some important things. But hard to fit them into 10. Once you have the basics, expand out on things that YOU will need. No 2 bags will every be the same. And, you will frequently be adjusting your items as you learn more and more.
One thing that I like about this list is the fact that you didn’t forget to put in a spare pair of clothes as this is usually neglected in big out bags
Excellent video. Thank you Sir for your professionalism, and hard work.
Very well done. I can't argue with any of the 10
Good video you are right about the Mora knife I gave up on carrying a big knife I now carry a Mora a Swiss army knife a small axe and a Laplander saw. You also want to add maps of your area in your bag. Also add some food and water I don't carry MRE's as my bag could get hot in the back of the car when it is parked at work in the summer. Thank you.
You could throw in a few coffee filters for the pre-filter then boil purification method, keep in small ziplock bag (another good lightweight and compact item to have)!
I think it's 4.99 for the SAS survival guide app. It's nice to have the mobile version as well
the sas also gives you recreation that is productive i agree people should have one
i like the idea. if you are in a bind though reading isnt an option. like a bible cool idea in theory, doesnt help in field. this is an excellent home refference or maybe car bag item.
beyond just reading the sas gives you things to do like. making shelter and tools and so on. it gives you crafts that can take hours. that has a way of tricking you into feeling like you are making progress. and that does awesome things for moral and it is empowering.
first aid kit got in Afghanistan? Not on vacation I'll bet- a salute from me and Legion buddies to you - good luck w/your channel.
great beginner top ten light is also important but still great vid
I would definitely add a headlamp! Invaluable
thank you for helping me! i'm 14 and i realy wanted to have a bugout bag but i didn't know how to start(sure, i had fix blades and a way to start a fire). keep up with the good work man!!
+Jerry Craine ty for the suggestion i'll check it out but i still like this guy's channel
bullcrap a bic will start a fire everyday for 6 years. 2000 lights
can use the striker after fuel gone to but there are better options...
just a couple of things, the waterfilters use hollow fibre filtering, not coal filtering, some models have coal on top of the hollwo fibre, but it's mainly for taste and some chemicals. and as some other folk mentioned the tapered tang is called a rat tail tang. otherwise good work keep it up
Adding to what I have below I want to agree on #10 most heartily. Most of these are crap but you need this, just find a good solid one and gift out the rejects. On AM it can be used as a radio-compass too. Rotate it until the signal is lowest or gone; the bar antenna inside will be in line with the transmitter you're tuned to. Mark that line on the ground. Now tune to another station from a different direction and do the same thing. Between the two you can figure roughly where you are. At night, distant signals may 'skip' and be less accurate. By law radio stations transmit their location hourly or more, usually very near the top of the hour. You can hear static crashes of lightning strikes in thunderstorms so far away you can't see them, allowing you to be prepared before they hit. If that static turns into a loudening more constant hiss, a tornado is nearby. And some even have weather band coverage. It's a must-have unless you've got it covered another way.
the blade stops just before the butt cap for insulation incase you cut a live wire
Thanks SAS Book is Good. There is a Sm Portable Stove & Lg Cup/top -Stainless - twigs. First Aid - Krazy Glue & basic med tools. Additional: SAS Survival Bars & Water - 5 yr shelf. Welcome Home - Served 47 yrs ago. Still have Boy Scout skills - have used - in my head & a Flint & metal bar Kit. Compass & Regional Map ( Water Proof ). Prep & Practice will help one survive.
it's good to have references especially if you fall down a hill and you're concussed that can make or break you you should probably increase the amount that you have maybe something Medical as well. not an actual event just throwing that out there as an example.
Remember "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers. Also for a radio the La Crosse 805-810 AM/FM/WB Weather Band radio is great. And a Fresnel Lens as part of a Fire Kit and to read the micro-print of the info sheet. And a Day Pack will keep you safe overnight and bring you home safe the next day. Thank you for the video ! tjl
although i agree that that you need more than just a lighter i wanted to point out that i think it will last way longer than you described if you have a proper birds nest when lighting your bic should last 2 to 3 mos if used only to light 1 or 2 fires a day and you manage to protect it from breakage or letting all the fluid out, basing this on the fact that a bic last me over a mo and i smoke 2 packs a day and light torches at work all the time
One great knife of note for in the woods is the Cold Steel Bushman. A real tough blade easy to sharpen and multi-use.
true.
i agree with the survival guide i just need to find a smaller one to put into my bag
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It's best to get a survival straw that not only filters but also purifies because water will still have viruses. It takes boiling to do that or tablets. For a straw you need it to do both
DUDE I had no idea you where going to mention me in this video!
this helps a lot thanks for the video.
masks n stuff liar
I dont know if it was a good idea but i bought a survival guitar case, its a bugout backpack in form of a guitar case... In a SHTF situation who will loot the looser with the guitar? Any opinions?
Won't that look suspicious? If i saw someone with a guitar case during an shtf scenario i'd assume he was either crazy or was carrying a gun in it.
If you can start a fire, you can boil water to purify it. For that reason, I would place more importance on some kind of fire starting device above water filtration. That's not to say that some kind of water filtration system wouldn't be nice, but not required for survival. You can even make your own water purification system by using rocks, sand and charcoal left over from your fires. With a full size Bic lighter you can start around 500 fires. That would last much longer than a month. Ferro rods are advantageous in that they will start fires in wind as well as extremely cold weather, so I like to carry them as an alternate source of fore starting. I do like your idea of attaching florescent cord to items you don't want to lose. The SAS Survival guide is also a great item since most of us will never recall all survival techniques when we really need them.
Bic lighters aren't very good. The slightest breeze will blow them out. I suggest Eagle brand torches. They are much hotter, safer, burn in the wind and are refillable. Amazon has them four for twelve bucks.
I would ditch the radio in favor of a head lamp or flash light. The head lamp is much more practical in my experience. Also I would want something for signaling like a mirror or flares. The Victornox Swiss army knife has more features that I use than a full size knife and I feel the same about Letherman type tools being more practical than a full size knife. That being said I have had good luck with the Mora knife when camping.
Your right, tapered tang, rat tail tang either one. Rat tail actually can be better than full tang in that you can make a new handle much more easily.
1.A hatchet dude then you can chop trees down! 2.Wool blaneket,3.tarp,4.SAS Book,5.cordage,6. Military canteen with those metal cup bottoms, a canteen belt.7. super heavy duty trash compacter bags.8. Multiple fire starting gear.9. A pellet gun with 500 pellets. 10. A good knife with saw blade on the back side.
11. cyanide pills..... you know some people can barely handle this life you think they can handle the end of the world
+Pc Gamer geesh, cant say anything back. u r right. even folks on operation have em.
The manual will be my first item thanx for vid 👍🏾
For your first aid kit, I suggest that you substitute Betadine or Povidone Iodine ointment for the alcohol wipes even though it is messy. Povidone Iodine solution is used in the ER and as the surgical prep of choice. The ointment vehicle is a mess of course but substitutes for your triple antibiotic or Neosporin ointment also which commonly causes a contact allergy which people mistake for an infection. Infections are PAINFUL, red, swollen and LOSS OF Function of the body part but NOT ITCHY.
I have had a bear mgc folding knife and I have only had to sharpen it once I personally believe with experience that the knife I have now is better
Agreed. These are good 10. If I could add just ONE more (Depending where you live) is a poncho)
I would add some sort of food that is light and portable like beef jerky, a BANDANA, some zip ties, a hat (one for warmth, one for sun shade, and a hands free head lamp...they are really lightweight the LED last for long time with little battery. Also one of those space blankets. None of these are uber expensive, bulky, or heavy and ALL are practical in about any situation.
Great video and god job covering different price ranges.
* My white Pashmina is EXCELLENT at deflecting the hot summer sun off my arms and legs riding in the car.*
*Also Carry a First-Aid Kit plus a How-To BOOK On Giving Appropriate/Correct First-Aid! I would also include a XL Triangle Cotton Cravat Bandage ; mine are 68 inches by 36 inches by 36 inches...buy a square yard of 100% Cotton Fabric and fold over to make a triangle and cut then hem or sew up the edges (You DO NOT Want Iy To Fray/Come Apart Literally AT THE SEEMS)!* My minimum traveling carry gear is 25+ things. I always carry this gear when I go to my doctor’s appointments or just out and about. I have medical needs, so.
Its not my top 10 list, but I've been doing this for a while. I do however feel it is a great list for a lot of people that is new to this. Including the book.
The crank radio in my area is the number one item in my bag as there are industrial sectors as well as the threat of tornados in the summertime. Other than that I totally agree with you on this list as these are pretty much what I keep in my bag, minus the survival guide as I replaced that with training and knowledge. However I will look into the emergency pamphlets you mentioned as backups.
i would say a backpack number four. dont need em for fire water knife but after that a bag goes a long way
Just saying, I'm a smoker, and probably light 15 to 20 cigarettes a day, I've had a bic lighter last a few months. so you are wrong saying a bic will only last a month using it to start fires. If you weren't smoking, one bic lighter would probably last a year. But you are correct on fire redundancy, I keep a couple rods and a magnifying glass in my bag. I just scoffed at you saying a bic will only last a month. lol. So there's my two cents, keep up the good work.
I'm not sure why you would recommend any knife made of 420 steel Especially the bear grills knife. Condor makes some great knives for $30-$40
Well not a bad list I'd add hand germ killer to your first aid. Not only can you use it to clean wounds or your hands but it can aid in fire starting in wet conditions. It's mostly rubbing alcohol and burns nice with just a few drops. Depending on the brand you can drop it on vaseline and wet tinder and it will start a fire.
I have Pepto and lax just so that if I get a stomach flu of eat something I can flush it out of my system I recommend you keep it in yours!
I put my clothes in a vacuum bag. It's large for storage but compresses my clothes into a small space while keeping them dry. You don't need a vacuum to compress them.
I have a question. About the iodine tablets. It will.make the water safe to drink, however, he said there will be some sediment in there. , so, to filter it once more, could you use a coffee filter and pour the.water through it into another container such as a thermas. Just to get out the sediments .
John 'Lofty' Wiseman' is one of the best survival instructors and the SAS survival guide will be a welcome item in any buddies BOB
i have an UV-pen for water, and a magnesium stick for fire, plus a traditional "firestick/rod" - and i have the SAS guide digitally in my phone, but it works without internet-connection ;) greetings, Levi in Sweden
I think the ultimate budget knife is the original cold steel bushman. That knife is a beast.
I loved the video, I have similar items in my bug out bag I do need to get a crank radio, but I went with a BK7 and a Mora as backup over the Bear Grylls knife. But great video for starters.
Perfect bag..... Same as mine
I'd definitely keep the trauma first aid equipment regarding gunshot wounds/piercing wounds. Never know if you'll get in a scrape with somebody trying to get your stuff. My packs and clothes will always be grey man. Just simple earth tones with useful features like waterproofing in the shoes, etc.
Man a flashlights is a must not just the one on the radio
I'm a combat medic and I get your not focusing on GSWs but you should still have an Israeli dressing and a CAT tourniquet. Extremity bleeds are the number 1 preventable cause of death and the weigh next to nothing
the book is a good idea. I think the survival guide by Canterbury is better, covers the basics and even has a first aid section, so super light. The radio is good but id go for a 2 way GMRS/FRS with a NOAA weather channel. You'd be surprised how many people use these and even though they are short range you can get an idea on who's out and about as well as any careless chatter. Even in a survival situation people really don't have filters on what they say. I've actually heard pot growers planning a supply drop once, so just an idea.
If you don't want to carry the SAS book, see if you can get a hold of an old Boy Scout Manual. I mean one from the 60's if possible. From before they wimped it out.
Looks like you just about covered everything, except the one main thing, a bag itself.
Get one that is durable, inconspicuous, and large enough to carry everything you need.
Great Video ! and thank you for your service.