@@sweetnspiceyone I like the Moab variants... fast drying. They have mid rise boots and trail runners ... I usually get the trail runners that are like sneakers.
After years of backpacking, your list is a good one ! I have all this stuff . And you are so right about the shoes . When hiking a comfortable shoe and boot is a must .
I learned backpacking the Grand Canyon ounces turning into pound so I was watching that really close. But one friend told me give up something but don’t give up the tent because it’s going to rain every night and it did so I’m glad I listened to him years back.
I prefer a Leatherman over a pocket knife. 100% agree about boom stick for defense. Might consider some match light charcoal. Wool sole inserts are great for the winter.
We all have preferences when it comes to good hiking shoes or boots. I worked outdoors all my life, I backpacked, hunted and found that USMC approved boots last, give good support and are comfortable. I would highly recommend American made Belleville Boot Company.
Yeah.. I didn’t think my admin pouches through well enough… especially with my camera gear. I’ll be picking up one or two. One for hiking and another for around town.
My husband and I both have frog togs .. love them. When I had a longer walk each 12 hr wk day in and out of a plant I would wear frog togs then put on my backpack and add a short parka over the backpack.
I prefer a poncho and liner. There are many different brands an they are affordable. Next thing i believe you need 3 blades. A work knife about 3.5 -4in. A kitchen knife. Finally a machete around 14in next and probably most importantly a folding saw. When setting up a kit for a disaster or whatever. My advice everyone should have a go bag able to sustain you for 72hrs. First a bag 25-45 liters. The more you know the less frear you pack. Next sleeping gear/shelter A tarp and rope(550, bankline) air mattress, sleeping bag. Next water bottle(single wall aluminum) a cup 750ml. (metal) Cooking gear alcohol stove, an twig stove. Light flashlight and head lamp. Always take extra underwear. At least a days extra clothes. In winter you want something to sleep in different then your daily wear. This list is basic you learn by going and using. Start by car camping then do a weekend hike. Once you can do 2 days and a night. Everything is the same just more food. Only gear that's important to me is what i need to sleep because that can make everything miserable. Sleep good you'll feel good.
Steve, since I am 78 now, the only thing I can currently comment on is the lanterns. In TX in 21',22' ice stirm. Lost grid for whole state of TX. NOT INSULATED FOR WINTER ICE STORM. MY SON BROUGHT ME, FAINT😅, THE 3 PC. SET. FROM WALMART. I LOVED IT. I USED THE MIDDLE ONE TO READ BY. LATER, I BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE. SO, I HAVE BATTERIES...A LIT. MAINLY LED SMALL FLASH LIGHTS. I LIVE IN METROPLEX IN A SENIOR LIVING COMPLEX. SO, I NEVER KNEW THIS, BUT, 5X UTS ELECTRICITY FROM OTHER STATES WHEN NEEDED. NO THE GRID WAS NOT INSULATED FOR SEVERE ICE STORM. I THINK THERE WAS 1 IN 78'. WE HAD A HOUSE THEN. BUT, DID NOT LOSE POWER. JUST CERTAIN AREAS. SO, THOSE LANTERNS ARE GREAT. NOT "BUGGING OUT". SINCE WE BOTH BELIEVE THE SAME, I HAVE ASKED GOD FOR 1 OF HIS MILLIONS OF MILLIONS OF WARRING FOR MY SENIOR AOT. AND COMPLEX. EPH. 6:10-17. ARMOR OF GOD. I WATCHED WHEN YOU TREKKED ALL OVER EUROPE. I HAVE TO TELL YOU, AS I AM SURE YOUR MOM DID, " WATCH YOUR BACK" AND PUT YOUR GLOVES ON😊. BLESSINGS.
Rain Gear - Steve is right, if it rains you get wet. It doesn't matter what you have, if you don't get wet from Rain, then you will get wet from sweat, for amy prolonged rain. I haven't used frog togs, but use very light weight rain gear. Mt Goat. PCT, CDT, GDT, and this year PNT (Pacific Northwest Trail). About Merrill Shoes - These aren't typical shoes for thru hikers, but as the saying goes, hike your own hike. Trail Runners, and Ultras are common, I of course have to use something different... New Balance 608 (classic trainer). Packs - Granite Gear seems to last (for me) only 1 ( 5 month) thru hike. I switched over to the ULA brand Ohm, and have done 3 thru hikes on it. (ULA seems to like electronics, so their Backpack products are Circuit, Ohm)
Those wide brim floppy hats, in the summer you can wet them down and the added evaporation will cool the hat and your head. I've got one with the "neck drape. A great summer hat. Winter, as the temperatures drop I go from polyester, to wool then to fur. Merrill, I wear them out in 500 miles of walking a big dog, the soles are almost gone, separation of the upper starting, the lace "straps" worn. I used to like Vasque, but they have gotten so expensive that the cost per mile is no longer worth it. Those four weeks in the winter where there is serious snow on the ground I have good "pac boots" and extra felt liners to change every day. Not only LED lanterns, but kerosene lanterns and even vegetable oil lamps and candles. The Gray Man look. A small midwest town commentary This town has every look. You can walk into any business in town wearing a business suit, carhart work pants. a branded hoodie such as a college, the local tree trimmer, the meat packing plant, any hat from leather to ball cap to boonie to straw to fur. Any brand of boots including milsurp to flip flops. Concealed carry to indiscreet barely concealed carry of handguns, folding knives, fixed blades, hatchets, once in a while a chain saw. Long guns are usually transported in a soft shell case to the range or hunting. Accessories from a briefcase, shoulder sling, hand carried tool box, a five gallon bucket, 20 liter day pack, finally, rare but possible 60 liter full size backpack. Vehicle anything from bicycle, to 30 year old sedan that may or may not have rust, to full kitted out adventure rig with dualies, a camper, winch and trailer hitch. Dogs, toys to huge mastiffs named TANK and BEEF. Race, white, northern, southern, eastern European, Native American, Hispanic, Oriental, South Asian, African from the old country, Aftican-American. There's no gray man in this town. So you can dress or carry as you want and not stand out.
I posted about this before, quality over weight. You get use to the weight after a few days when hiking. Quality on the other hand is worth the extra fatigue. A good belt belt with purses and pouches (old fashion distinction between round and square) is a must along with a canteen. Your hips and legs can handle the weight especially with women. A hunting fixed blade knife that's 5 1/2 inches by 2 inches or so is better then a pocket knife. You can use it to flip burgers and other stuff like that. A knife in a sheath with a snap strap can be used easily with one hand and has less things that can go wrong. People are all about high tech and new gizmos. It's all fine and dandy until it's not. Batteries run out and so on. Low tech and what worked in the past like a candle and flint 'n steel shouldn't be overlooked. We can't allow ads and other such things cloud our judgement on things. Also, even if we have the right tools not being able to use them correctly isn't that good either.
I come from Europe and many here love Meindl shoes. I have them in very heavy quality. Mountain shoes in the c/d category. I feel very confident because you can also give big kicks with it. This gives you a certain look that makes certain individuals prefer to choose another victim. You can also walk very far with this without injuries, because if your feet don't want to go any further, you stop completely. Personally, I think that good shoes are the priority.
So glad you added some new SHTF prepper ideas to stash. Love the Frog Togs. I had a $3 windbreaker that I purchased on a close out rack while attending a NASCAR race at least 23 years ago finally give up its ghost. It was just a windbreaker but it kept me so warm, dry, whether riding motorcycles, cruising in the dunes, or camping on the ground in the Sierras.
I like a multi tool. I have found a Leatherman Kick, which is one of their most basic multi tools, used on Ebay for under $30. Get the best quality you can afford. When its something you use every day, it needs to be something that is not going to break. God bless Steve. It's good to see you making preparedness videos again.
BUG IN!!!, if youre living in a house... There is no real feasible reason to BUG OUT. You need to BUG IN for at least 3 weeks to even think about leaving your house. Wait until the dust settles a little before venturing outside. Defend your house, family, and belongings.
They are garbage. They been maketed well. The hiking shoes are basically same as sneakers for durability. Go with authentic military boots proven durability isn’t gonna blow out.
I like the taller hiking boots/shoes. Because if a little rock seems to flip in more easily when they’re short like the ones you have and then I have to figure out how to get that rock out and I’m not good at standing on 1 foot. So I like a little taller, but alsohelps my ankles a little better. And I have some well broken boots. I actually went through one pair because of all my days so right now they’re in my vehicle with a heavy pair of socks just in case. Because I don’t feel if you’re doing a lot of walking to tennis shoes is not so good at least not for Me.
Frogg Toggs are noisy as heck and I got rid of them because I hated feeling like I was in a steam sauna. But for a set to just leave in your vehicle, for just in case they work well.
LLBean use to make great hiking boots in the US . Cresta was the model all leather. Feet first!!! Smartwool socks! Been a while since i had a pair.Makes all the difference if your walking on rocks. MSR gas stove. White gas/ it would also run on reg gas but it would smoke & your pan got black.😂
The whole point of breathability in coats is to avoid any sweating. You are basically wearing more than you need and the excess heat escapes. Your set-up is more for lighter weight applications. Wear less, stay warm, but get soaked with sweat. About the most dangerous thing you can do in a cold situation is getting wet.
It’s a boonie hat. They are good for sun protection. Basically a jungle hat. Still got my Jansport back pack from high school. It’s so old says made in America on it. They still make the same one but it’s not made in America. Jansport will repair or replace your bag if it breaks. You just send it to them. So basically it’s a buy once bag. Looks like a student bag not military. Got a lantern like that it’s good and was cheap. An extra set of batteries can store in the top.
Watch with a compass in it. Mine also has a tide gauge because I am on the ocean and barometer. You can use your phone as a lantern. I wouldn’t want to be carrying around cans of food.
When I carry a sheath knife on my belt I have no problem drawing it one handed. Of course going out in public people think it strange and a good folding knife goes with me.
Zip up Danner tactical boots. Waterproof easy on easy off breathe well. Not a million dollars 150ish I spent 12 hours a day running walking jumping fighting outlaws. They did not crap out.
Frog togs are much too fragile, great for out in the open, but stupid in the bush or thick forests. Wear something durable on top to protect the flimsy rain covering. Better off in siliconized nylon will be durable
I bought some Cheap House Shoes and wear them All over the farm. One pair that I finally wore out, I wore for about a year. I'm on my second pair now. I wear nice shoes when I go to town and shopping.
Ariat have a lifetime warranty on the soul if you can wear them out then they'll replace that you completely. As horse women and men we wear them because they are very durable and they look nice
Have two very btight LED flash lights ...they eat the AA batteries in 4 hours...then won't light up. Save the batteries to use in those 3 AA battery lanterns...they well last another 2-3 days...( The small lanterns that you pull to open for light. ),
If shtf, STAY OFF ROADS!!! You won't make it very far. Also, MANUAL CAN OPENER!!! Get a P-51! It's bigger than the P-38, so you get better leverage. Especially if you have big hands! These weigh NOTHING, and are easily worn as a necklace.
Wanted to mention 'drop leg bags.' Fanny pack concept but sits on the hip/thigh. If you're hiking up high mountains maybe not? but trails etc works great. Men & women can wear them. Feels more comfortable for me to get items from my side with my eyes straight ahead then looking down and fishing around.
Being a person who spends as much time as possible outside, I have really come to loathe most newer raingear. What is the point of "water resistant" and "breathable" raingear? If it can only keep you dry from car to building before the water soaks you, it is not raingear! I'm not aware of any places that only get an occasional light mist where these things might actually be suitable for. Speaking of jackets/coats, is anyone else totally frazzled with the hoods on them? I swear they're impossible to keep on my head. Some are sized for a baby while others would cover an elephant's head. My most waterproof raincoat has a hood that covers my whole head down to my chin and the toggles don't cinch it up enough to even come close to fitting properly. I've noticed so many items that I've bought over the last decade have been "improved" to the point of being useless for their original purpose and they call this "progress"?
I have a mans hooded raincoat from Walmart has a hood not feminine but serves my purposes I think it was $40 2 years ago in camping section can't b compared the Steves quality stuff though
Those frogg toggs are cheap junk. If you actually do anything, it'll shred almost immediately. Sure for just sitting, standing, or walking while unobstructed they work, but as soon as it touches anything it rips. Save your money and get some good goretex you can rely on, not that cheap garbage that'll let you down first chance it gets.
YES, Steve is American. I am chuckling to myself. I missed when he said metric and English pounds. 😅 FROM 57' to 60' WE were PCS IN ENGLAND. Money easy to learn as a 11 yr old. SO.... I have listened to many platforms that men, on this subject use...." METRIC" SYSTEM. THEY USUALLY ARE WIDELY TRAVELED. PLUS😂....I AM A LOT YOUNGER😅 THAN STEVE....NOT. THEY STARTED TEACHING THE METRIC SYSTEM AFTER I GRADUATED HS. IN 64'.😊 SO, I DO NOT KNOW. BUT, I AM COMMENTING, BECAUSE IN 57' THE ENGLISH POUND WAS WORTH....$2.80 IN AMERICAN MONEY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS TODAY. BUT, I HAVE FOUND ON PLATFORMS OF THIS SUBJECT, MEN ONLY REFER TO METRIC. OR MILITARY.... LIKE " CLICKS". WHATEVER. IN ANY EVENT, I HAVE NEVER BEEN BACK PACKING. I HAVE BEEN HUNTING FOR DEER WHEN MARRIED WITH MY HUSBAND. NOW, MY SON, GDSON..... Hunt. Both my GDSON and GDDAUGHTER started at about 9 and 7. BB' s 1st..then the natural next. NOW, uh, they both at 21 and 19 can use use the 2 long broomsticks. Yes, have short ones. BUT, I watched a um....video about the best to have , if sand blowing....if you present ...A short one .... Things scatter. Not afraid of big boom stick, but, short one. SO, went past your question, but, NASDAC SHOULD SHOW EXCHANGE RATE. OR GOOGLE. ALSO IN METRICS. AT 78, I AM NOT GOING HIKING, BACKPACKING. I HAVE IN MY LIFE DONE TINS 8F PHYSICAL WORK . IF, A LIT IF PROPERTY YOU WILL GET YOUR WORKOUT BY SPLITTING LOGS WITH GASOLINE LOG SPLITTER. THEN STACKING, THEN LOADING WHEELBARROW DOWN TO BACK F HOUSE AND LOAD A LOG RACK. ENOUGH SAID. NEVER WILL DO AGAIN. STOPPED, WHEN 61. WATCH MARIA BARTOLOMA SP? ON FOX BUSINESS CHANNEL. OR FUTURES. BLESSINGS.
Get away from high tech material in footwear in the area of the upper and base layer of the soul of the shoe or boot plastic or rubber should only be on the soul of the shoe that touches the ground. Leather breathes synthetic material doesn't and will cause injury! Spend the money to save your feet and your health!!
😂 Steve I’m just curious when your mom and dad die and you can’t sponge off them anymore. Do you think UA-cam will pay for your bills Steve just curious time for you to grow up Stevie
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Steve, Which model in the Merrell hiking shoe did you buy? They have so many models.
@@sweetnspiceyone I like the Moab variants... fast drying. They have mid rise boots and trail runners ... I usually get the trail runners that are like sneakers.
After years of backpacking, your list is a good one ! I have all this stuff . And you are so right about the shoes . When hiking a comfortable shoe and boot is a must .
A small fixed blade knife is great for self-defense. Tkel. There are many places where it is ilegal to carry a firearm.
Yeah… rookies want waterproof shoes. Experienced hikers want fast drying shoes.
@ Amen to that
I learned backpacking the Grand Canyon ounces turning into pound so I was watching that really close. But one friend told me give up something but don’t give up the tent because it’s going to rain every night and it did so I’m glad I listened to him years back.
Thank you for your videos. Thank you for all your strong knowledge. Have a happy week.
I prefer a Leatherman over a pocket knife. 100% agree about boom stick for defense. Might consider some match light charcoal. Wool sole inserts are great for the winter.
You can build or buy a very basic AR15 that's very light and cheap. You just need to put optics on it.
Pliers, I prefer Gerber but yes! A 6-8 inch (15-20 cm) fixed blade in addition is good for splitting wood (batoning).
We all have preferences when it comes to good hiking shoes or boots. I worked outdoors all my life, I backpacked, hunted and found that USMC approved boots last, give good support and are comfortable. I would highly recommend American made Belleville Boot Company.
Thanks so much! God be with you!
UPDATE STEVE!! ARE THE FROG TOGGS TRUE TO SIZE OR DO THEY RUN SMALL OR LARGE??
Get a size large because you usually put them on over your clothing. But they have stretch waist and cuffs.
Get the next bigger size to accommodate an extra layer
Get the larger size to accommodate a layer or 2 of clothing on colder days
Fanny packs are awesome Steve. You should have one for sure
Yeah.. I didn’t think my admin pouches through well enough… especially with my camera gear. I’ll be picking up one or two. One for hiking and another for around town.
I have those LED lanterns, and they are wonderful!! They are good for even non-emergency situations.
My husband and I both have frog togs .. love them.
When I had a longer walk each 12 hr wk day in and out of a plant I would wear frog togs then put on my backpack and add a short parka over the backpack.
Love Merrill! Thank you for the list Steve. Peace
The key is knowing how to use the gear.
I prefer a poncho and liner. There are many different brands an they are affordable.
Next thing i believe you need 3 blades. A work knife about 3.5 -4in. A kitchen knife. Finally a machete around 14in next and probably most importantly a folding saw.
When setting up a kit for a disaster or whatever. My advice everyone should have a go bag able to sustain you for 72hrs.
First a bag 25-45 liters. The more you know the less frear you pack.
Next sleeping gear/shelter
A tarp and rope(550, bankline) air mattress, sleeping bag.
Next water bottle(single wall aluminum)
a cup 750ml. (metal)
Cooking gear alcohol stove, an twig stove.
Light flashlight and head lamp.
Always take extra underwear. At least a days extra clothes. In winter you want something to sleep in different then your daily wear.
This list is basic you learn by going and using. Start by car camping then do a weekend hike.
Once you can do 2 days and a night. Everything is the same just more food.
Only gear that's important to me is what i need to sleep because that can make everything miserable. Sleep good you'll feel good.
Steve, since I am 78 now, the only thing I can currently comment on is the lanterns. In TX in 21',22' ice stirm. Lost grid for whole state of TX. NOT INSULATED FOR WINTER ICE STORM. MY SON BROUGHT ME, FAINT😅, THE 3 PC. SET. FROM WALMART. I LOVED IT. I USED THE MIDDLE ONE TO READ BY. LATER, I BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE. SO, I HAVE BATTERIES...A LIT. MAINLY LED SMALL FLASH LIGHTS. I LIVE IN METROPLEX IN A SENIOR LIVING COMPLEX. SO, I NEVER KNEW THIS, BUT, 5X UTS ELECTRICITY FROM OTHER STATES WHEN NEEDED. NO THE GRID WAS NOT INSULATED FOR SEVERE ICE STORM. I THINK THERE WAS 1 IN 78'. WE HAD A HOUSE THEN. BUT, DID NOT LOSE POWER. JUST CERTAIN AREAS. SO, THOSE LANTERNS ARE GREAT. NOT "BUGGING OUT". SINCE WE BOTH BELIEVE THE SAME, I HAVE ASKED GOD FOR 1 OF HIS MILLIONS OF MILLIONS OF WARRING FOR MY SENIOR AOT. AND COMPLEX. EPH. 6:10-17. ARMOR OF GOD. I WATCHED WHEN YOU TREKKED ALL OVER EUROPE. I HAVE TO TELL YOU, AS I AM SURE YOUR MOM DID, " WATCH YOUR BACK" AND PUT YOUR GLOVES ON😊. BLESSINGS.
My husband loves Merrells, comfy, long lasting.
Rain Gear - Steve is right, if it rains you get wet. It doesn't matter what you have, if you don't get wet from Rain, then you will get wet from sweat, for amy prolonged rain. I haven't used frog togs, but use very light weight rain gear. Mt Goat. PCT, CDT, GDT, and this year PNT (Pacific Northwest Trail).
About Merrill Shoes - These aren't typical shoes for thru hikers, but as the saying goes, hike your own hike. Trail Runners, and Ultras are common, I of course have to use something different... New Balance 608 (classic trainer).
Packs - Granite Gear seems to last (for me) only 1 ( 5 month) thru hike. I switched over to the ULA brand Ohm, and have done 3 thru hikes on it. (ULA seems to like electronics, so their Backpack products are Circuit, Ohm)
Those wide brim floppy hats, in the summer you can wet them down and the added evaporation will cool the hat and your head. I've got one with the "neck drape. A great summer hat. Winter, as the temperatures drop I go from polyester, to wool then to fur.
Merrill, I wear them out in 500 miles of walking a big dog, the soles are almost gone, separation of the upper starting, the lace "straps" worn. I used to like Vasque, but they have gotten so expensive that the cost per mile is no longer worth it. Those four weeks in the winter where there is serious snow on the ground I have good "pac boots" and extra felt liners to change every day.
Not only LED lanterns, but kerosene lanterns and even vegetable oil lamps and candles.
The Gray Man look. A small midwest town commentary
This town has every look. You can walk into any business in town wearing a business suit, carhart work pants. a branded hoodie such as a college, the local tree trimmer, the meat packing plant, any hat from leather to ball cap to boonie to straw to fur. Any brand of boots including milsurp to flip flops. Concealed carry to indiscreet barely concealed carry of handguns, folding knives, fixed blades, hatchets, once in a while a chain saw. Long guns are usually transported in a soft shell case to the range or hunting. Accessories from a briefcase, shoulder sling, hand carried tool box, a five gallon bucket, 20 liter day pack, finally, rare but possible 60 liter full size backpack. Vehicle anything from bicycle, to 30 year old sedan that may or may not have rust, to full kitted out adventure rig with dualies, a camper, winch and trailer hitch. Dogs, toys to huge mastiffs named TANK and BEEF. Race, white, northern, southern, eastern European, Native American, Hispanic, Oriental, South Asian, African from the old country, Aftican-American. There's no gray man in this town. So you can dress or carry as you want and not stand out.
I posted about this before, quality over weight. You get use to the weight after a few days when hiking. Quality on the other hand is worth the extra fatigue. A good belt belt with purses and pouches (old fashion distinction between round and square) is a must along with a canteen. Your hips and legs can handle the weight especially with women. A hunting fixed blade knife that's 5 1/2 inches by 2 inches or so is better then a pocket knife. You can use it to flip burgers and other stuff like that. A knife in a sheath with a snap strap can be used easily with one hand and has less things that can go wrong.
People are all about high tech and new gizmos. It's all fine and dandy until it's not. Batteries run out and so on. Low tech and what worked in the past like a candle and flint 'n steel shouldn't be overlooked. We can't allow ads and other such things cloud our judgement on things. Also, even if we have the right tools not being able to use them correctly isn't that good either.
I come from Europe and many here love Meindl shoes. I have them in very heavy quality. Mountain shoes in the c/d category. I feel very confident because you can also give big kicks with it. This gives you a certain look that makes certain individuals prefer to choose another victim. You can also walk very far with this without injuries, because if your feet don't want to go any further, you stop completely. Personally, I think that good shoes are the priority.
So glad you added some new SHTF prepper ideas to stash. Love the Frog Togs. I had a $3 windbreaker that I purchased on a close out rack while attending a NASCAR race at least 23 years ago finally give up its ghost. It was just a windbreaker but it kept me so warm, dry, whether riding motorcycles, cruising in the dunes, or camping on the ground in the Sierras.
I like a multi tool. I have found a Leatherman Kick, which is one of their most basic multi tools, used on Ebay for under $30. Get the best quality you can afford. When its something you use every day, it needs to be something that is not going to break. God bless Steve. It's good to see you making preparedness videos again.
Wow thanks for that suggestion!
Thanks for this list. Be prepared.
Warm the canned foods unopened in a pot of boiling water. Don't let the pot boil dry.
I used to ride motorcycles. I had frog togs and loved them. Rain does not bother you. Just hope you have a windshield!
BUG IN!!!, if youre living in a house... There is no real feasible reason to BUG OUT. You need to BUG IN for at least 3 weeks to even think about leaving your house. Wait until the dust settles a little before venturing outside. Defend your house, family, and belongings.
Good knife choice with cold steel. I always carry the sr1 tanto folder and the srk c. Perfect combo
Used to wear Merrels for years my last pair came apart in 3 months...very disappointed and customer service was terrible.
They are garbage. They been maketed well. The hiking shoes are basically same as sneakers for durability. Go with authentic military boots proven durability isn’t gonna blow out.
Had two pair come apart at the seems in about an hour. 🤦♂️
We used Frogg Toggs for years when riding motorcycles. Worked great.
I like the taller hiking boots/shoes. Because if a little rock seems to flip in more easily when they’re short like the ones you have and then I have to figure out how to get that rock out and I’m not good at standing on 1 foot. So I like a little taller, but alsohelps my ankles a little better. And I have some well broken boots. I actually went through one pair because of all my days so right now they’re in my vehicle with a heavy pair of socks just in case. Because I don’t feel if you’re doing a lot of walking to tennis shoes is not so good at least not for Me.
I am a taller boot kinda gal too! Love my HISEAs!
Frogg Toggs are noisy as heck and I got rid of them because I hated feeling like I was in a steam sauna. But for a set to just leave in your vehicle, for just in case they work well.
Love frogg toggs ponchos.
Ladies bonnets at Etsy work wonders at keeping you dry and warm
LLBean use to make great hiking boots in the US . Cresta was the model all leather. Feet first!!! Smartwool socks! Been a while since i had a pair.Makes all the difference if your walking on rocks.
MSR gas stove. White gas/ it would also run on reg gas but it would smoke & your pan got black.😂
Great ideas, thanks, Steve.
The whole point of breathability in coats is to avoid any sweating. You are basically wearing more than you need and the excess heat escapes. Your set-up is more for lighter weight applications. Wear less, stay warm, but get soaked with sweat. About the most dangerous thing you can do in a cold situation is getting wet.
Good ideas. Thanks Steve! 👍
It’s a boonie hat. They are good for sun protection. Basically a jungle hat. Still got my Jansport back pack from high school. It’s so old says made in America on it. They still make the same one but it’s not made in America. Jansport will repair or replace your bag if it breaks. You just send it to them. So basically it’s a buy once bag. Looks like a student bag not military. Got a lantern like that it’s good and was cheap. An extra set of batteries can store in the top.
Thanks for the good info. Keep telling it like it is. Thanks
If you only have a knife and know what you are doing you can survive almost anywhere!
Brain power is more important than gear!!!
Thantt
No way this dude went hiking
i carry 3 compasses. mora 511, 3" schrade multitool. edible wild plants by elias and dykeman.thanks for all you do, steve. take care.
you also need faraday bags to protect your flashlights and other electronics, just in case of an emp
Showing my age i liked my frameback.
If your carring a canoe you can extend the frame so it sits on top .
I’m to old for that.!!!
Watch with a compass in it. Mine also has a tide gauge because I am on the ocean and barometer. You can use your phone as a lantern. I wouldn’t want to be carrying around cans of food.
When I carry a sheath knife on my belt I have no problem drawing it one handed. Of course going out in public people think it strange and a good folding knife goes with me.
Some lanterns are also bug zappers and in a tent its awesome
Fanny packs make a good makeshift mini platform or mini table.
Zip up Danner tactical boots. Waterproof easy on easy off breathe well. Not a million dollars 150ish I spent 12 hours a day running walking jumping fighting outlaws. They did not crap out.
Frog togs are much too fragile, great for out in the open, but stupid in the bush or thick forests. Wear something durable on top to protect the flimsy rain covering. Better off in siliconized nylon will be durable
I bought some Cheap House Shoes and wear them All over the farm. One pair that I finally wore out, I wore for about a year. I'm on my second pair now. I wear nice shoes when I go to town and shopping.
Afternoon
Fannie pouch your all in one steal it and you have everything !!!
Keep that in mind!
I find Merrill hard in the footbed and lacking arch support. Otherwise, great shoes! I prefer my Colombia hikers and change the insole.
Ariat have a lifetime warranty on the soul if you can wear them out then they'll replace that you completely. As horse women and men we wear them because they are very durable and they look nice
Have two very btight LED flash lights ...they eat the AA batteries in 4 hours...then won't light up. Save the batteries to use in those 3 AA battery lanterns...they well last another 2-3 days...( The small lanterns that you pull to open for light. ),
If shtf, STAY OFF ROADS!!! You won't make it very far.
Also, MANUAL CAN OPENER!!! Get a P-51! It's bigger than the P-38, so you get better leverage. Especially if you have big hands! These weigh NOTHING, and are easily worn as a necklace.
Fanny packs have been back, They are awesome. You should get one.
If I can add a thought on the belt knife.If you get one, that has a snap to keep it in the sheath. Far easier to use just one hand.
I like rolling backpacks. Slightly larger than a standard backpack. I keep 1 in my vehicles as a get home bag. Update
I prefer a poncho over just a coat.
We are in SHTF now. If you don't have stuff you are way behind.
One High Tech Item:
7 - Get A Replicator, Never Run Out Of Anything.
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U look gr8 in both hats!!!🎩🐞🐳🐸🌲🍻🌏🏕🌄 Some of my Fav. Things. As well as U!! Will b watching!
I have a childhood buddy who is a knife buying addict. ha! He's like hey, you gotta see this knife I bought! yeah yeah!! lol
Thanks for the video
Love the Merrill tennie shoe but they do not do well below 20 degrees. Slippery sole.
Rocky boots are really good!
Bags need to be the right size for your body. Try on and do some walking to make sure before purchase.
Wanted to mention 'drop leg bags.' Fanny pack concept but sits on the hip/thigh. If you're hiking up high mountains maybe not? but trails etc works great. Men & women can wear them. Feels more comfortable for me to get items from my side with my eyes straight ahead then looking down and fishing around.
I like your ball cap. 😀
I tried merrell shoes. Even in wide and 1 size too big, my feet were painfully tight and lost feeling.
You may also want to consider a good pair of snake proof gators if you are in areas known for venomous snakes.
Just some food for thought
We call it a Fanny pack.😊
Being a person who spends as much time as possible outside, I have really come to loathe most newer raingear. What is the point of "water resistant" and "breathable" raingear? If it can only keep you dry from car to building before the water soaks you, it is not raingear! I'm not aware of any places that only get an occasional light mist where these things might actually be suitable for.
Speaking of jackets/coats, is anyone else totally frazzled with the hoods on them? I swear they're impossible to keep on my head. Some are sized for a baby while others would cover an elephant's head. My most waterproof raincoat has a hood that covers my whole head down to my chin and the toggles don't cinch it up enough to even come close to fitting properly. I've noticed so many items that I've bought over the last decade have been "improved" to the point of being useless for their original purpose and they call this "progress"?
I have a mans hooded raincoat from Walmart has a hood not feminine but serves my purposes I think it was $40 2 years ago in camping section can't b compared the Steves quality stuff though
I bought my Frogg Toggs at Walmart!
Those frogg toggs are cheap junk. If you actually do anything, it'll shred almost immediately. Sure for just sitting, standing, or walking while unobstructed they work, but as soon as it touches anything it rips. Save your money and get some good goretex you can rely on, not that cheap garbage that'll let you down first chance it gets.
What exactly are you expecting to happen?
I wear Baer Skin outdoor clothing.
How could anyone not have a knife as part of their preps
Coupon code does not work for the prepper beef
It's called a "Boonie Hat" or "Jungle Hat"
Make more!!!
Gibbs Rule #9.
got a couple of the knives
You use the British pound as a metric for monday...that's odd...how much in u.s.dollars??u are American right?
YES, Steve is American. I am chuckling to myself. I missed when he said metric and English pounds. 😅
FROM 57' to 60' WE were PCS IN ENGLAND. Money easy to learn as a 11 yr old. SO.... I have listened to many platforms that men, on this subject use...." METRIC" SYSTEM. THEY USUALLY ARE WIDELY TRAVELED. PLUS😂....I AM A LOT YOUNGER😅 THAN STEVE....NOT. THEY STARTED TEACHING THE METRIC SYSTEM AFTER I GRADUATED HS. IN 64'.😊 SO, I DO NOT KNOW. BUT, I AM COMMENTING, BECAUSE IN 57' THE ENGLISH POUND WAS WORTH....$2.80 IN AMERICAN MONEY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS TODAY. BUT, I HAVE FOUND ON PLATFORMS OF THIS SUBJECT, MEN ONLY REFER TO METRIC. OR MILITARY.... LIKE " CLICKS". WHATEVER. IN ANY EVENT, I HAVE NEVER BEEN BACK PACKING. I HAVE BEEN HUNTING FOR DEER WHEN MARRIED WITH MY HUSBAND. NOW, MY SON, GDSON..... Hunt. Both my GDSON and GDDAUGHTER started at about 9 and 7. BB' s 1st..then the natural next. NOW, uh, they both at 21 and 19 can use use the 2 long broomsticks. Yes, have short ones. BUT, I watched a um....video about the best to have , if sand blowing....if you present ...A short one .... Things scatter. Not afraid of big boom stick, but, short one.
SO, went past your question, but, NASDAC SHOULD SHOW EXCHANGE RATE. OR GOOGLE. ALSO IN METRICS. AT 78, I AM NOT GOING HIKING, BACKPACKING. I HAVE IN MY LIFE DONE TINS 8F PHYSICAL WORK . IF, A LIT IF PROPERTY YOU WILL GET YOUR WORKOUT BY SPLITTING LOGS WITH GASOLINE LOG SPLITTER. THEN STACKING, THEN LOADING WHEELBARROW DOWN TO BACK F HOUSE AND LOAD A LOG RACK. ENOUGH SAID. NEVER WILL DO AGAIN. STOPPED, WHEN 61.
WATCH MARIA BARTOLOMA SP? ON FOX BUSINESS CHANNEL. OR FUTURES.
BLESSINGS.
poptarts rule😊
I got my frog tog at walmart
Are you REAL ID ready? On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
You can just get a passport. Don't comply with the tyranny.
❤About breathing from our bodies, what can the ventilated clothings give us? /Mikael
Won't let me like the vi d
Its been a year and you're still talking doom! Ok sir there are also principles too live for a tomorrow that are cool!
Moved to MX was the best thing I did safer
Hand Chopper Manual Food-Processor string pull
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Get away from high tech material in footwear in the area of the upper and base layer of the soul of the shoe or boot plastic or rubber should only be on the soul of the shoe that touches the ground.
Leather breathes synthetic material doesn't and will cause injury!
Spend the money to save your feet and your health!!
High country Rocky mountains, hard core mountain man.! You sound like a real city boy you'd never make it hear 👎
😂 Steve I’m just curious when your mom and dad die and you can’t sponge off them anymore. Do you think UA-cam will pay for your bills Steve just curious time for you to grow up Stevie
Where in he'll does that come from? Wow
What the heck is wrong with you?!?! Good away!🤨
Are you stupid? He was an accountant. Don’t think he sponged off his folks.
Sounds like someone is compensating for certain body parts that are no longer functioning. 😏
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My goratwx work supergood