Julian P I'm 14 I'm never called 14 tho ppl think I'm 18 or up but stick with it my mother doesn't believe in this kinda stuff my dad did tho he passed 9 years ago sadly but make sure you try and get different views on bags and remember do worry about gear if you can't use it if you can't get a big bag get the basics
Nice set up. I would recommend adding bright orange/yellow parachord to zippers and lanyards just so you can see them better, a map of the state/ local area, water/water filter in your kids bags, emergency space blankets for the kids, hand warmers, basic medical kit w/ quick clot for the kids (amk trauma pack) and a small high visibility tarp to signal for help if you get separated from each other.
Quick suggestion for your children's bag. The glow stick should have about 4 to 5 feet of string or paracord tied to it since the main reason for having it would be for signaling. With the string they can spin it around in the air which makes a huge target to see at night. I sure would not want my kids trying to see in the dark with one of those things, especially in the woods, or even in the desert where there is rattle snakes, rocks to trip over or holes in the ground to break a leg. Because of where you live they need more water then that. They also need a way of making a fire like a Bic lighter and cotton balls and the knowledge to do it safely without setting San Diego County on fire. I know from experience that it can get chilly at night in San Diego even in the summer. I was born there. They need to have some more of the basic survival items like emergency blankets, a small fire kit and high caloric, high protein trail mix at least. What if they get separated from you and your wife, God forbid. All of those things I mentioned would only add a few lbs to the bag and they are essential for anyone's bag at least from 4 years old and up. You don't have enough WATER or emergency blanket for any of you. You should have a couple of Grabber survival blankets and cordage to make shelter to get out of the sun and reflect the heat away for you and your family. You should buy Cody Lumdin's book because it covers your climate and area better then any other survival book out there including the SAS survival guide. Cody Lives out there in the desert of California and knows what it takes to survive in it. The Sawyer mini is better then Iodine tablets, but for where you live there is very little surface water. You simply need more WATER!
*_TOE NAIL CLIPPERS?_* My wife just offered a fair point I never thought about, toe nail clippers while small & lightweight, is almost impossible to reproduce their unique precision. Although most Bug-Out-Bags are composed in such a way as to survive 3-5 days until you reach help or the disaster has passes, every B.O.B. should be constructed as if you will never return home or a temporary evacuation turns permanent. Hence, continuing regular use of toe nail clippers may actually help avoid: 1) infected feet from ingrown toe nails, 2) shredded socks & shoes, 3) achy toes from nails that are too long, 4) or accidental cuts that can become infected because of attempting to use some sharp blade to trim your toe nails, 5) *_toe_* nail clippers are versatile enough to also trim fingers, & 6) in a pinch it is a great compact tool for precise snipping that sometimes can't accomplished with a pocket knife.
Ted Motcheck agreed. A blade, scissors, toe nail clippers, each one is a step up from placing one's foot in their mouth literally to chew off their toe nails with their teeth! LOL!
Any good multi tool should have scissors on them that should do the trick. My swiss army has the best set i have ever used. I use them every time they are that good
we have a roll of florescent tape (property marking tape) in each bag, lighter and smaller, every person has a different color so we know who we are following.
I am really impressed with the 14 and 15 year olds here, who are starting survival bags! Keep at it, you're ahead of most teens (and adults! )!! Good job! Never give up; never quit...always keep improving and preparing! :)
Everyone thinks prepping is stupid until something bad happens. If nothing else, you can relax a little knowing you have contingency plans in place. Luck favours the prepared
@@BLZNGFR Did they roll their eyes? And did you get to keep your food stash? 😁 Try to add a flashlight to that, and a couple bottles of water if you can. Just keep moving forward, adding as you are able to. Great job! 🤙
For your kids' bags/gear, consider a chemlight, and whistle, a Lifestraw, and a compass/thermometer on paracord so they can wear it around their neck. They should NEVER go anywhere without their 'survival necklace.' If your kids are responsible, I always put a small Swiss Army knife on the necklace as well. As they get older you can then add a proper knife and ferro rod. The necklace is their 'gear' and they should be in charge on maintaining it. Instead of candy, consider making a large batch of GORP/M (good old peanuts and raisins with M&Ms) with them and pack a bag of that as a treat. Also, please consider head nets for all your bags as children being molested by bugs produce a noise like no other. I have also found that if you involve your kids in the planning/prepping they get excited about the entire process making it MUCH easier to pull off. That being said, be prepared to carry ALL of the bags yourself. Comes with being the Dad. You can practice all of this pretty easily by planning a short backpack trip in a nearby state park, just overnight at first. Helps work all the problems out and gets them used to humping their own gear. We started ours on overnighters with the car and eventually moved on to humping around Yosemite in the off seasons over several days. Cheers!
I'm 15 and broke as heck. I've got about $20 to my name but only packed a small bag with household items. I got a half a gallon bottle of water, almost 2 weeks worth of oatmeal, a jumbo sized peanut butter had filled with brown rice, a box of spaghetti, 2 bars of soap, some cups a few small tin and metal bowls, scissors, a knife, towel, head scarf, candles and a ruler? and a pack of playing cards. it's not a lot but I'm gonna make it better
That's an excellent start. Yard sales, Dollar Tree, thrift stores and recycling items normally used in the home are economical ways to add to your kit, as time goes on. Examples: *Wash and save used zippered plastic storage bags for non-food dry storage. *Dryer lint, from mostly cotton (towels, etc.) makes a good fire tinder. *An empty cat food can can be turned into an alcohol burner (Super Cat Stove) *Dollar Tree candles, first aid supplies, t-paper, and more.. walk the isles * Thrift stores - messenger bags, fanny packs, more .... walk the isles * Check travel size section at Walmart for small, inexpensive, sizes of a host of things from toothpaste to packets of tissues. Many are less than a buck. * Search Google and YT for DIY or Hacks on many related subjects, such as DIY alcohol stoves, IKEA Utensil holder hacks, DIY hammock, DIY tent stakes, etc. Hope some of this helps. Keep adding to your kit AND practicing your skills to best use and conserve the contents of your kit. For example, using a magnifying glass and charcloth saves matches and Bic lighter fluid. Wish you well on your life's journey. Godspeed.
I'm only a few years into it myself, but you can go a long way without having to spend too much on much higher quality items. Continue educating yourself as widely as possible on what items maximize quality with price. For example, an excellent knife option is a Morekniv Craftliner for a cheap but high quality smaller camp/utility knife. Store brand canned or dried food such as Walmart or Kroger brand ravioli, corn, green beans, dried potato or noodle packs all range from 50 cents to a dollar. Water is free, and containers can be had for cheap. Enough water for two weeks can be had for quite cheap. Try and find things that can have many uses per item. Keep the rule of 3's in mind. You'll die in 3 minutes without air, 3 hours in harsh weather, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. As well as the 80/20 strategy of making 80% of your kit dedicated to the much more likely scenarios, and 20% for more unlikely ones. Natural, economic, or social disasters are much more common than nuclear, or biological. Keep it up man, good luck.
Why no walkie talkies for you and the family? Figure in a disaster cell phone systems will be overloaded, and might not work for a while. Also I might include am/fm headsets for the kids as a good way to keep their spirits up. They even have super cheapo mp3 players that you can pick up for less than $20 and load some of their music on. Just a couple of thoughts though the set up looks great!
Recommend that you place all your items for each bag into waterproof plastic bags. Trash bags also work well for expedient ponchos. I would also place a mylar blanket in each bag. I also place tape over the ends of the batteries stored in all the items that need battery power. It will keep them from discharging or leaking. You can also reduce the size of your duct tape roll by wrapping the tape around a credit card sized piece of plastic.
Nice kids' bag. If your near a Dollar Tree, it's a great place to stock up on items like moist wipes, little toys for the kiddos, basic meds and first aid supplies. Do your kids have a little card with emergency info and a family picture (just in case they are separated, folks will know who they can contact for them)?
*_BATHROOM SCALE_* After you have created a Bug-Out-Bag & finished including everything, consider placing it on your bathroom scale to weight it. This way if you find it too heavy you have a clue why. Also, if you have an exercise routine it would be good to place an equal amount of weight in a duffel bag or back pack & practice walking, running, jumping & climbing with that on just for the purpose of acclimating to the weight. (This should not be a substitute for actually practicing with your Bug-Out-Bug on day hikes & camping)
Thank you for showing this - having just a few items that don't have to go in Mum or Dad's bag actually saves a lot of space and teaches kids to be responsible for their items in an emergency. We are working on a toddler friendly version currently so this was good to see, esp about the easy access items.
Enjoyed your video very much! Wish more video's for family BOB were available... I'm attempting to set up a BOB for my wife and I, plus daughter/her husband and two small children...would appreciate more videos from those who have already solved this issue! Again, thanks for your time, effort and thoughtfulness for making this video! Safe BO to you and yours!
New subscriber. Really enjoy your videos so far. I do have a suggestion. I like to keep something reflective in the pack. Something that can be tied on to a stick as a flag or strapped to a pack to be used a passive signal to overhead viewpoints. I like the packs you have, but they are quite low-profile in terms of visibility.
I really like the kids kit. The psychological things are very nice. I would add a bit of foam to sit on, an emergency blanket as well as a small, soft couch blanket for a little warmth and softness, a small stuffed animal of some kind, to comfort them and help them sleep, and a fan (or fan like item)to keep them cool in hot weather. Basically with kids in my experience is you want to keep them comfortable or they will become impossible. (depending on age) They wont be able to keep it together if they're too hot or cold, if they haven't gotten any sleep, if they're too hungry or thirsty. Obviously the first goal would be keeping them Alive with primary survival items, but if you have the Luxury of adding a few items, its nice to keep them happy also. A mental breakdown will certainly make survival harder on everyone. For shelter the blanket can also be used for shade. I'd add a poncho. Id add some nuts and jerky on top of the waffles you have. Kids are picky with food so eating the same things can get annoying for them but also they need much more protein to feel full. Just a few items like that would do some good. Additionally I would personally change the bottle out for a filtered bottle so they can refill. Depending on where you live, a microfilter is sufficient for streams and things. If you have older kids id say take time to teach them to make a fire and simple shelter. Teach them fire safety and knife safety. Id also teach them to use a map and compass. (id say 9 is a bit young for this but thats just me?) These are just my suggestions, take them as you will. Over all really good video, i enjoyed it. :)
Great videos. Thank you for posting. I have a lot of the same stuff in my kids bags. A few thoughts- Only $20 in cash? You can't feed four people with that. Kids also need a small umbrella and maybe a small towel. Also, think about a cop pulling you over and going though all your stuff and having to explain why you have a big knife and a bunch of survival stuff in a military bag. Or think about having to check into a shelter for the night. Most survival for most people will be done in a city/suburban environment. Most people will get stuck in their cars, or a train and have to walk home.
Great bags. Lots of good stuff. Lots of survival gear. Only thing I noticed missing for a true bug out bag would be protection. Not sure the laws of your state but I carry a pistol with two mags and enough ammo to refill both mags once. If you're not comfortable with or maybe not able to carry a gun, could always use pepper spray or some other form of protection from a distance. Love the video
*_GOOD TO KNOW!_* 16:12 I did not know that it would be legal to transmit on shortwave radio without a license during an emergency. Makes me wonder what the govt would classify as an "emergency" worthy of allowing transmission. Perhaps one of these days you could make a video focusing on some proven laws that apply in all 50 states & some links to the laws online. Just an idea. 6:42 I absolutely adore that flashlight. It is on me everyday! In addition to the intensity/brightness, I especially like the clip which allows me to mount on most hats & caps, even my clothes. 8:34 You continue to impress me! I "always carry an Israeli Bandage"! So crucial to sprinkle those everywhere in your life -- truck, house, shop, etc. 11:55 Consider adding a *_pencil_* because they don't freeze in the winter, leak or explode in heat, dry out, can leave a mark on more surfaces than ink, can write upside down & under water!
While it might be allowed to use a ham radio without a license, in an emergency, this is not a good idea. Ham radios are not like CB or FRS/GMRS, where you turn it on, maybe switch to a "channel," and talk. The radios' capabilities are far greater. Frequencies, privacy codes, etc. vary from place to place. And you have to know how to tune / program the radio. Getting a license is easy. While there is a test, it's not difficult, and the knowledge is readily available. Often the class and test can be done in one day. Contact your local amateur radio club for information on classes and tests.
thanks for making the video. not many include family or kids. couple of suggestions, 1 move your tourniquet to an easy reach pocket to get to in a hurry. 2 think about rain ponchos for your kids. I know there isn't much rain in SoCal but you may need them in Western Washington. Again great video
I have used my Stanley Cup over a Colman single burner camp stove, and alcohol stove, and a jetboil stove. I have not seen anything boutique not putting one in the fire, unless it is due to stability issues. but I have one in everyone's kit at the house.
Hi. First off all thx for those nice vids. They gave a lot of inspiration for me (beginner) I also thought about Dog Tags for the wohle ( Name/Parents/Phone number/Blood Type/ NKDA) such Things. Put that on the Bags and in Case of start direct around the neck. Oh and i would put a kind of documents-wallet inside the wifes bag. (Graduation, credentials, doctor notes of the kids passports......) sorry for eventually grammar mistakes ist not my native speech. Greetings from the other side of the globe. And may we never use those Bags.
+Prepp Starter thanks for the feedback and great ideas. i've had a few others mention adding those types of docs to our bags and definitely gonna do that soon. "And may we never use those Bags." >> Agreed!
Would be cool to see a school version for school age kids, just something they could add to their backpacks that doesn't take up to much room but would help if something happened and they needed to get from a to be on their own or needed to shelter in place at school, or God forbid something worse, maybe just adding a little kevlar plate to the back of the pack...
I made a bug out bag for my special needs niece. She has a change of clothes, a hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, wet wipes, soap, wash cloth, and floss.), an entertainment kit (tablet, activity/coloring books, Uno game, memory game, a few favorite books, headphones,a few favorite toys.), water, food, snacks, a headlamp, a glow stick, a whistle, a poncho, a space blanket, a bowl, a spoon, and a laminated family photo with an information card on back in case some rare circumstance happens and she does get separated from one of us.
It would be a good idea to go with AA batteries and run aaa to aa adapters and start out with aaa in them. It gives you future divertity to use either battery if you need to in the future for a true shtf situation
They just came out with stainless Steel silverware set for kids ...at Walmart cheap fork spoon and a longer spoon for infants these would b the best for all ages to carry
City Prepping Oh my goodness, I just posted that! I got my foldup wagon from Costco. I ordered mine from Costco online. They are $60 with $5 shipping, and worth every penny! I take mine everywhere! The beach, carrying groceries to the door, Farmers Market. . Would definitely help if you could roll your packs around with you, tied down of course! I take the ice chest, softball gear, chairs, sun umbrella, food, purse, jacket. ..all in my folding wagon, to Softball Games! Wal-Mart has them for the same price, but the Costco wagons are better quality! I got mine in teal...
We’re planning on getting a wagon because we have little kids who wouldn’t be able to walk very far, they can ride in the wagon along with extra water.
+Park James yup...the hip padding is awesome...probably one of my favorite things about the pack. great back support too. keeps the weight off your shoulders.
Thank you sir for this video, I will be starting my families Bug out bag tomorrow along wit teaching my Wife and kids how to shoot and all about gun safety "you know for those Just in case occasions.
*_WATER FILTRATION_* 6:01 We have 2 Lifestraws & they can filter up to 264 gallons each, but we've learned that the "Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System" can filter up to 100,000 gallons of water! It's identical in weight, filtration level (99.99999), but its about half the size so it's definitely more compact, & its more versatile for attachments to bottles, straws, etc. Finally, the real win is, it can be backwashed and reused indefinitely!!! Whereas once the Lifestraw is used you are suppose to throw it away.
Yes !!!! We bought the sawyer mini water filters too !!! Almost the same price and so much better plus you can back flush with filtered water and clean it ! Amazing
Christian, I have the Sawyer Mini in each of our personal grab/go bags, and vehicle get-home kits. At home have the Sawyer Squeeze with the 5 gal bucket kit for "base camp" wherever that may be". Like the flexibility, sustainability, and economy of this brand of filters.
This was awesome, I got some really good ideas for my EDC bag too. Just curious if you have any idea how much your bag weighs and what is a good weight to try and stay around.
agree. goggles for the grown-ups. maybe for the children. depends on their head size. even a bandana with small slits would help protect their eyes from blowing sand/dust
I might put two way radios into everyone's bag, granola bars and a life straw and an emergency blanket into my kid's bag, a piece of chalk and a whistle in case she got lost, and an emergency poncho into each bag.
+Julia Bradley great idea. my hope was that this video would serve as a starting point to give you an idea of the foundations. you can customize and modify these in so many ways.
A lot of people suggest including items that bring up morale and motivation. I think this is a good idea. I am in the middle of making bags for my wife and two and a half-year-old daughter. Any suggestions from anyone would be great.
if you're carrying a tourniquet, I would suggest keeping it on the outside of your pack. I do it on my edc/ day pack, looks a bit over the top, but who cares. I figure taking even 15 seconds to find it is too long of a wait. just my 2 cents.
*_EMP PROTECTION_* 3:31 Consider after wrapping electronic devices in some cloth, wrap it in aluminum foil as a simple Faraday Cage & then a ziplock. (Example: Slip your cell phone or 2way radio in a cotton sock, then wrap it in aluminum foil, then ziplock)
City Prepping You may recognize some of these tips from my "Prepper's Cheat Sheet". As usual, outstanding video! I hope my feedback on _your_ videos are understood by readers to be a supportive effort in expanding on the concepts covered in your videos, so as to assist the countless others that seek to improve their preps like us! :-)
Christian Prepper yeh, i enjoy your feedback so much in the comments on my videos. you have a lot of great insight and i'm always learning from others like yourself in the youtube community. thanks for taking the time to add your comments to the videos...i'm glad you do!
Hi. could you do a video on the following based on the urban scenario. 1. Bug in Bag. 2.Get back Home Bag (out and about when SHTF and You need to get back to Your Family).
Have you considered putting the food in a "sustainment" pouch attached to the outside, so that as you consume food, that bulk and weight will be removed and longer lasting items can remain inside the pack?
+William G hadn't thought of that. I used to mountain climb for many years and we just kept the food in the pack. have you used that approach before? Found it to work better?
+City Prepping I am not an experienced backpacker. But the use of the pouches, just Google "sustainment pouch" is popular, and used by the military. they are about 500 cubic inches, attach to molle and can fit 2 unopened MREs, or three repackaged MREs (talking out fluff and extra utensils and flattening the bags. since the food will be consumed over time, you either have space in your pack and extra items still attached to pack, or bulk carried outside of pack will lessen as food is ate. The pouches can also be used for anything of course, but original design was for MREs/food I believe. they are just $12 about. 8 in wide x12x4 in deep. Should have a D ring so molle attachment is not required.
A good way to make an early warning sistem: take a length of string and connect to 2 tin cans next to each other. If someone, or something, hits, pulls, steps on ect. it will rattle the cans. You can store the string inside the can for maximum efficency aswell 😂
Dental kit , foot care ( clippers ) moleskin , butterfly sutures , new toothbrushes and paste in each kit, small packs of baby wipes, small slice kit for food, a fold up shovel and plastic bags to make a latrine ( bathroom hygiene is so important) , a 24 hour hand sanitizer like qore24 it's works continuously for 24 hours even through 10 hand washings ! Medications for each family member , benedryl for allergic reactions , liquid medicines for children too small to take pills. Sawyer mini water filter with bottle kit , lasts way longer than a life straw 100,000 gallons I have one for each member of my family, hand warmers in each bag ( can heat up a sleeping bag when frosty outside) !
+City Prepping and thank you for your ideas !!!! I hadn't purchased a small stove for my kit yet and yours looked great ! Just bought two on Amazon one for me and my husbands bug out bags !
City Prepping love your video! Very helpful. Your family is very lucky to have a dad who cares about his family's safety so much. Also, where can I get the things in yalls bags
+Cruton Gidney glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for checking them out. I put the links to all the content of the bags in the description section below the video.
Hey man one thing I think people forget a lot of the time when preparing family edc bags are family photographs in case you ever have to split up or someone goes missing.
I just subscribed and thanks for the video! I've been thinking of creating a preparedness related channel and including my own thoughts about go bags for small children. There are definitely many considerations that have to be made for them that don't apply to bags for adults.
Almost a year late, but one suggestion I have for you is getting prescribed Goggle. Almost like sport goggles, they are much more stronger than regular glasses.
Lavender essential oil. Deluted is antibacterial, calm nerves, helps healing wounds. Teetreeoil is a very good antibacterial, antifungal. Always delute in oil or pure alcohol, never use pure essential oil.
For tp and wipes have you thought of those tablets that you put water on them and they unfold and are a durable cloth? Just wondering and thinking it would save a lot of space and weight. Great video
Well you have to take into account that for one: they will in all likelihood be together, and two: she can most probably not carry nearly as much as her husband. Sounds like he was in Afghanistan so he’s probably used to carrying weights of ~100lbs where as his wife probably is not.
+daddanet74 yeh, thinking of just putting a garbage bag which can be used for rain gear or many other purposes. we live in a desert so we rarely see rain here (unfortunately).
+City Prepping the light ones are often transparent, so you can use them to collect water from bushes. And children can use them to practice building a Tipi tent.
*_DRESS in LAYERS_* 3:47 I would guess as many as 80-90% of Bug-Out-Bags (B.O.B.) are never updated according to season. Obviously we'd all love to have a great winter coat, wool socks & thermal underwear when its freezing & there are many advantages of having the _correct_ gear for the occasion, but the reality is the majority of people who even took time to prepare a B.O.B. will probably not remember to add winter clothes at first frost & may never get into it again until they need it. Also, in many regions, even in the middle of winter, we may get a warm or even hot spell. And in hot climates we could get hit with an unexpected cold snap. So unless you are an avid prepper that routinely spends time revamping your equipment, supplies & B.O.B. I would suggest the following. Pack enough clothes to dress in layers regardless of climate. So here is an example, packing 3 pairs of socks would not take up more space & weight than heavy thick "winter" socks, but 3 normal pair would allow you to have a change of socks during warmer seasons but during freezing periods you could where all 3 at once thus keeping warm. So with a little forethought, the same can be accomplished with all other clothing & thus your B.O.B. can provide sufficient layered covering regardless of the time of year. (During heat most long sleeve shirts can be rolled up, same for baggy pant legs)
I'm a beginner at prepping and do not have a BOB right now, but I am working on it. Where I live temperatures can range from -15°C to 38°C (approx. 0 to 100 degree fahrenheit). Even worse: during spring we sometimes have 68 Fahrenheit and then going down to 32 again within two days. Your suggestion will definitely go into my bag! Thanks a lot and god bless you!
SierraKilo76 Glad it helped you plan better. I live in south Texas & we don't have much of a winter here, but we get sudden cold & even freezing periods that will only last 1 or 2 weeks at a time during the months from November to February off & on. But most of the year its between a very humid 85 degrees Fahrenheit to a blistering 110 degrees just this last week! (& it's not even August yet) So just layering up during the freezing stints saves a lot of space & weight in my "Bug-Out-Bag" from some heavy coat or other winter gear. I wish you success!
ADD PHOTOS 0f Family & Friends- Great Moral Support- Search "Urban Camouflage" - so when in transit you do not appear to be a wealthy target - "Shoddy Overclothes" - Like a homeless family of sorts - Using something to cover those fine looking backpacks with garbage bags and other rags or having stuff hanging loos like torn T-shirts, Jackets with torn sleeves Etc. to look disheveled if necessary.
I didn't catch what type of face masks you have but they have different levels of protection and are only designed to guard against fine particles, sprays etc. You mentioned you had a lot of fires in your area but the face masks will only work in oxygen rich environments. With fires, smoke and fumes can deplete the oxygen and are useless in this case. If they are to guard against dust etc what about eye protection? Smoke can blind you as can dust, again I'm not sure what your situation is but if you are in a desert or arid area what about sunglasses to protect eyesight? Just a thought.
+Kimchi Mama that's so funny that you mention LASIK. I've been thinking about that quite a lot over the last few days. I will probably look at getting this done for myself sometime in the next 3 to 4 months. When I do it I will definitely share my journey on the channel.. thank you for bringing up this question.
City Prepping currently saving up for LASIK because I'm so reliant on my glasses and contacts to see. Looking forward to watching your future video on preventive health care!
Margret, there are quite a number of fire starters / tinder you can use. Yes, processed fatwood is ideal. Processed, means cutting the pieces down to big splinter sizes that can easily be lit with a match. Scraping into a coarse powder that can be ignited with a ferro rod. Using a knife or a pencil sharpener to get fine shavings. The advantage of Wet Fire is that it is quick and easy, as long as its shelf life hasn't expired (solvent evaporated). IMO, it is best to carry several types of fire starters to give more options in less than ideal conditions. Some choices are: Wet Fire, fatwood, cotton dryer lint, DIY waxed makeup pads or cotton balls. Petroleum jelly and cotton balls (I don't pre-mix which allows each to be used for other purposes), hand sanitizer, alcohol prep pads, charcloth & charred punkwood, birch bark (if in your area), pine pitch, and a host of dried plant fibers. Learn to make charcloth & punkwood. Learn how to identify and collect natural tinders. Above all practice with the assortments available to you. Choose what works best for you for your kit. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas
Wow..who knew! I'll have to work on some of these with my grandson. He'll be thrilled...kids and fire but they should know how to light their way. Thank you for your lovely response.
Applause that you're teaching your grandson. (picture hands clapping). Explore, as many options, as you can, for getting a spark or flame to ignite WetFire or fatwood. Some to consider, if you haven't thought about them are: several types of matches, magnifying glass (burning lens) and/or Fresnel lens, flint and steel, ferro rod, Bic lighter with and without fuel, batteries, especially 9v with steel wool are some that come to mind. When he's ready, another method of producing an ember is "friction fire". Hand drill and bow drill are common ways of creating an ember from heat produced by friction. David West has a channel full of information on friction fires, and a host of other related topics. IMO, he has one of the best DIY tin can hobo stove designs on the web. If he is old enough, I'm sure he'd enjoy building one of those, too. (Can start with a simpler design and work up to David's creation.) That's just the start of the "world of stoves". :-) DIY hobo (wood), buddy burners (wax), cat food (denatured alcohol) stoves - Super Cat and Fancy Feast, and more. Along with inexpensive commercially available, such as Sterno and Esbit style folding stoves and applicable fuels. & etc. Enjoy your adventure with your grandson as the two of you explore this area of being self-reliant and independent. God Bless.
Nice vid but i can't help but point out a few areas that could be improved, especially concerning your kids bags. Because bugging out means bad things have happened i would cover a few areas that are crucial to survival...in all bags. First, water is life. i would at the very least put a collapsible water container (2+ liter) in each bag, preferably with an opening that fits a sawyer squeeze type filter. this combo is so much better that a life straw, though that's better than nothing. also throw in a few purification tablets. yes it costs more and will take some training, but i bet they could learn to use at least the life straw. Second, protection from elements. you may live in an arid environment but rain does happen from time to time. a cheap poncho should be in all bags. little children are very prone to hypothermia. being wet is miserable and can be dangerous with a little breeze...at night...in the desert. i would also add a decent survival blanket in each bag. these two items will cover a lot of problems concerning shelter and warmth....or even shade. We never want to imaging our children being separated from us during a disaster, but it does happen...just look around the world. we cannot always be there to protect them. and if they are alone for a night or a few days, they need the basics to survive. God forbid our children should have to go through such a time, but if they must i want them to survive. hope this helps. thanks
not bad..... but you could/should give your kiddies a camel back and a canteen/water bottle. Also, a whistle for them to cal you out (maybe a distinct one). IR chem lights (if you run NVGs). More food for them. a pillow and a blanket. Flash lights. and like IDs for them in case if they do find someone, then it can have your contact info on it or who the parents are (radio freq???). I like your BOB though, your wifes is ok..... a bit on the cheaper side (maybe she doesnt care as much about tacticool stuff?). But thank you for some great ideas!!!! I hope you never have to use them
+AxleKlown a small kit at her age would be fine (well a kit at any age is really needed). the question is: who will carry it? at that age if it's light they might carry it for a little while but you'll probably end up carrying it. worse case if you have to head out for an emergency, the items for her will already be packed for her and you can redistribute the gear somewhere else if need be. i tried to break down the gear by age groups here: www.cityprepping.com/downloads/#familybugoutbag
City Prepping thanks I keep extra gear to use as support gear for others in my group my bag is by and far the most packed with multiples knives and extra Multitools water filters really big medical kit with more trauma stuff . Her moms kit I made sure she keeps clothing in that will fit her daughter as she grows I do not have dust masks in any kit will add a few to each
City Prepping its a mixed bag my main plan is for economic collapse but I got tornado stuff as well food water storage in my home mostly in a room in my basement under my stairs on a raised platform in case of flooding from sewage or rain ever since the prepping thing took off on here and doomsday preppers to a extent had me really thinking out having more then a basic kit
AxleKlown sounds like you're really thinking this all through which is smart. i think doomsday preppers (while a little over the top sometimes) did a decent job of helping show people potential challenges we could face in our society and how unprepared most people are. i try to focus more on what is probable (like an earthquake in my area which happens all too frequently). thanks for your feedback!
I would suggest three items for the children's bug out bags. 1) A child's ID bracelet, you can include lot of different information on them such as contacts and medical info. 2) A mylar emergency blanket or sleeping bag. They are pretty light and if ever they got lost the children can stay put waiting for help while relatively sheltered. 3) A life straw. Its probably the easiest way for a child to filter water and most younger children probably wouldn't think twice about drinking out of a stream if they were thirsty enough.
Don't know exactly what a child's ID bracelet is, but I'd back that up, as it seems to be what I would have suggested: informations about your children (like name, adress, etc) and infos about the parents. I'd add in some critcal informations like names, adresses, phone numbers of contact persons, family and so on. Printed and laminated, _with pictures_. Thats why: Not every bug out scenario is because of the end of the world. So there is a good chance, that the services like police, the military, fire and EMS are still operating. Heck - even in WW2 those services where still operating! Pictures and descriptions you can hand out to those services (or they can make copies), so they can help you to reunite with your kids. With pictures and descriptions of yourself and your wife, your kids can help emergency services to find you. It would even be a good idea to ad those things to the EDCs. Back in the day when I was serving with German Federal Disaster Relief Agency, we where on duty during a big "fair" stretching over more then 50 miles, several hundred thousand visitors from all over Germany riding their bikes (area was closed for all motorized traffic) in the middle of summer. We found a young boy who was crying because he got seperated from his family. The discreption he could gave us wasn't to helpfull: he told us his perents are "tall", wearing shorts and t-shirts and riding bikes… so that was practically everybody. Well, he knew his first and last name, but the last name was very common in germany so not a big help, too. Thankfully, he had a picture of his mom with him. When we radioed the info, a police officer was just talking to his mother. With the picture we could also ensure handing the boy out to the right person. (In case you wonder: Yes, we drove him to his family in our rescue truck with lights and siren going, ;) ) PS: Please excuse my bad english.
I dunno whether its easy or not to find "Sarung/Sarong" in northern hemisphere, but this will be good for children to using it as blanket if they are separated from ur group and its lighter than sleeping bag
I would add for children OVER 7. Training on 🔥. And at least 2 method and materials to make fire. As well as WHEN TO MAKE A 🔥 AND WHEN NEVER TO MAKE 🔥. Like need to hide. And how to hide a fire when you have to have one. Also extra SOCKS. and a hat. Children are more prone to hyperthermia than adults do to lack of body mass.
Period panties, diva cup and a couple of tanpons are the best way to go tampons could be also used for medical needs but the other two are a good way as well. Good investment
For ten bucks I bought a flip phone (TracFone) for my kid. Never bought any minutes to activate it, but it will still call 911 and it has emergency contact information saved on it; could also take photos of family members or instructions for kid if separated.
+BZA RZA GZA glad you liked it. I've noticed that as well. A lot of videos on gear deals with individuals but obviously in a situation where you're forced out of your home, you're gonna need gear for everyone. thanks for the feedback!
Since you live in a desert area, my recommendation is that you add a roll of plastic film and a few cups so you can set up moisture traps and slowly get water with little effort.
Im only 14 and love this stuff, I already have started a bag. This was very useful, thank you for taking your time to make this video.
Same but I'm 15 my bag isn't that big :/
But I'm Canadian and I live I northern Saskatchewan and I learnt how too live off of the land.
Julian P I'm 14 I'm never called 14 tho ppl think I'm 18 or up but stick with it my mother doesn't believe in this kinda stuff my dad did tho he passed 9 years ago sadly but make sure you try and get different views on bags and remember do worry about gear if you can't use it if you can't get a big bag get the basics
Hello fam I'm 15 and I wanna start a bug out bag
Beat you I'm 12
Nice set up. I would recommend adding bright orange/yellow parachord to zippers and lanyards just so you can see them better, a map of the state/ local area, water/water filter in your kids bags, emergency space blankets for the kids, hand warmers, basic medical kit w/ quick clot for the kids (amk trauma pack) and a small high visibility tarp to signal for help if you get separated from each other.
Quick suggestion for your children's bag. The glow stick should have about 4 to 5 feet of string or paracord tied to it since the main reason for having it would be for signaling. With the string they can spin it around in the air which makes a huge target to see at night. I sure would not want my kids trying to see in the dark with one of those things, especially in the woods, or even in the desert where there is rattle snakes, rocks to trip over or holes in the ground to break a leg. Because of where you live they need more water then that. They also need a way of making a fire like a Bic lighter and cotton balls and the knowledge to do it safely without setting San Diego County on fire. I know from experience that it can get chilly at night in San Diego even in the summer. I was born there. They need to have some more of the basic survival items like emergency blankets, a small fire kit and high caloric, high protein trail mix at least. What if they get separated from you and your wife, God forbid. All of those things I mentioned would only add a few lbs to the bag and they are essential for anyone's bag at least from 4 years old and up. You don't have enough WATER or emergency blanket for any of you. You should have a couple of Grabber survival blankets and cordage to make shelter to get out of the sun and reflect the heat away for you and your family. You should buy Cody Lumdin's book because it covers your climate and area better then any other survival book out there including the SAS survival guide. Cody Lives out there in the desert of California and knows what it takes to survive in it. The Sawyer mini is better then Iodine tablets, but for where you live there is very little surface water. You simply need more WATER!
+bibleprophecy1st great feedback...definitely will review this and implement ... thanks!
+City Prepping make sure that you have body armour, and assault rifles for your kids too
+Pyro AU heehee
Salt and pepper to eat the kids if it gets bad as well :-)
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This is exactly what I have been looking for. I have a wife and two kids. Thanks for putting this together man!
*_TOE NAIL CLIPPERS?_*
My wife just offered a fair point I never thought about, toe nail clippers while small & lightweight, is almost impossible to reproduce their unique precision. Although most Bug-Out-Bags are composed in such a way as to survive 3-5 days until you reach help or the disaster has passes, every B.O.B. should be constructed as if you will never return home or a temporary evacuation turns permanent. Hence, continuing regular use of toe nail clippers may actually help avoid:
1) infected feet from ingrown toe nails,
2) shredded socks & shoes,
3) achy toes from nails that are too long,
4) or accidental cuts that can become infected because of attempting to use some sharp blade to trim your toe nails,
5) *_toe_* nail clippers are versatile enough to also trim fingers, &
6) in a pinch it is a great compact tool for precise snipping that sometimes can't accomplished with a pocket knife.
no need for toe nail clippers when you have a bk7
+Trenton Lillemon it is an all purpose blade :)
Christian Prepper clippers are a nice luxury to have. I used the scissors on my leatherman for a whole deployment and that got the job done.
Ted Motcheck agreed. A blade, scissors, toe nail clippers, each one is a step up from placing one's foot in their mouth literally to chew off their toe nails with their teeth! LOL!
Any good multi tool should have scissors on them that should do the trick. My swiss army has the best set i have ever used. I use them every time they are that good
I have a "small" can of spray paint in my BOB if I have to mark a trail. Might be a smart idea to add one to yours, if you can find space.
Also, maybe a carry a few lighters, I like carrying them even with a ferrorod and matches.
Carry flagging tape instead. Won't make a mess of your bag if it leaks
I put a large but if sidewalk chalk it takes less space and light
we have a roll of florescent tape (property marking tape) in each bag, lighter and smaller, every person has a different color so we know who we are following.
Invisible ink marker and uv light pen
I am really impressed with the 14 and 15 year olds here, who are starting survival bags! Keep at it, you're ahead of most teens (and adults! )!! Good job! Never give up; never quit...always keep improving and preparing! :)
My parents think it’s stupid but still let me do it XD
Everyone thinks prepping is stupid until something bad happens.
If nothing else, you can relax a little knowing you have contingency plans in place.
Luck favours the prepared
Thanks 😊
I made a duffel food supply bag and my parents found it.
It had
Rice
Oatmeal
Grits
Soy sauce
A pot with lid
Blue pan
My parents are normies
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Did they roll their eyes? And did you get to keep your food stash? 😁
Try to add a flashlight to that, and a couple bottles of water if you can. Just keep moving forward, adding as you are able to.
Great job! 🤙
For your kids' bags/gear, consider a chemlight, and whistle, a Lifestraw, and a compass/thermometer on paracord so they can wear it around their neck. They should NEVER go anywhere without their 'survival necklace.' If your kids are responsible, I always put a small Swiss Army knife on the necklace as well. As they get older you can then add a proper knife and ferro rod. The necklace is their 'gear' and they should be in charge on maintaining it.
Instead of candy, consider making a large batch of GORP/M (good old peanuts and raisins with M&Ms) with them and pack a bag of that as a treat. Also, please consider head nets for all your bags as children being molested by bugs produce a noise like no other. I have also found that if you involve your kids in the planning/prepping they get excited about the entire process making it MUCH easier to pull off. That being said, be prepared to carry ALL of the bags yourself. Comes with being the Dad.
You can practice all of this pretty easily by planning a short backpack trip in a nearby state park, just overnight at first. Helps work all the problems out and gets them used to humping their own gear. We started ours on overnighters with the car and eventually moved on to humping around Yosemite in the off seasons over several days. Cheers!
I'm 15 and broke as heck. I've got about $20 to my name but only packed a small bag with household items. I got a half a gallon bottle of water, almost 2 weeks worth of oatmeal, a jumbo sized peanut butter had filled with brown rice, a box of spaghetti, 2 bars of soap, some cups a few small tin and metal bowls, scissors, a knife, towel, head scarf, candles and a ruler? and a pack of playing cards. it's not a lot but I'm gonna make it better
That's an excellent start. Yard sales, Dollar Tree, thrift stores and recycling items normally used in the home are economical ways to add to your kit, as time goes on. Examples:
*Wash and save used zippered plastic storage bags for non-food dry storage.
*Dryer lint, from mostly cotton (towels, etc.) makes a good fire tinder.
*An empty cat food can can be turned into an alcohol burner (Super Cat Stove)
*Dollar Tree candles, first aid supplies, t-paper, and more.. walk the isles
* Thrift stores - messenger bags, fanny packs, more .... walk the isles
* Check travel size section at Walmart for small, inexpensive, sizes of a host of things from toothpaste to packets of tissues. Many are less than a buck.
* Search Google and YT for DIY or Hacks on many related subjects, such as DIY alcohol stoves, IKEA Utensil holder hacks, DIY hammock, DIY tent stakes, etc.
Hope some of this helps. Keep adding to your kit AND practicing your skills to best use and conserve the contents of your kit. For example, using a magnifying glass and charcloth saves matches and Bic lighter fluid.
Wish you well on your life's journey. Godspeed.
excellent! dont quit. it takes time. acquire skills and knowledge. the library is free.
I'm only a few years into it myself, but you can go a long way without having to spend too much on much higher quality items.
Continue educating yourself as widely as possible on what items maximize quality with price. For example, an excellent knife option is a Morekniv Craftliner for a cheap but high quality smaller camp/utility knife. Store brand canned or dried food such as Walmart or Kroger brand ravioli, corn, green beans, dried potato or noodle packs all range from 50 cents to a dollar. Water is free, and containers can be had for cheap. Enough water for two weeks can be had for quite cheap. Try and find things that can have many uses per item.
Keep the rule of 3's in mind. You'll die in 3 minutes without air, 3 hours in harsh weather, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. As well as the 80/20 strategy of making 80% of your kit dedicated to the much more likely scenarios, and 20% for more unlikely ones. Natural, economic, or social disasters are much more common than nuclear, or biological.
Keep it up man, good luck.
How has it grown, friend?
Kpop Addict hows your progress now? Would love to know 😊
Why no walkie talkies for you and the family? Figure in a disaster cell phone systems will be overloaded, and might not work for a while. Also I might include am/fm headsets for the kids as a good way to keep their spirits up. They even have super cheapo mp3 players that you can pick up for less than $20 and load some of their music on. Just a couple of thoughts though the set up looks great!
Recommend that you place all your items for each bag into waterproof plastic bags. Trash bags also work well for expedient ponchos. I would also place a mylar blanket in each bag. I also place tape over the ends of the batteries stored in all the items that need battery power. It will keep them from discharging or leaking. You can also reduce the size of your duct tape roll by wrapping the tape around a credit card sized piece of plastic.
Empty or used gift cards are useful for that.
Nice kids' bag. If your near a Dollar Tree, it's a great place to stock up on items like moist wipes, little toys for the kiddos, basic meds and first aid supplies. Do your kids have a little card with emergency info and a family picture (just in case they are separated, folks will know who they can contact for them)?
+Ju-Lynda V oh yeh awesome point. Gonna add that to our kits shortly. Thanks for pointing that out.
*_BATHROOM SCALE_*
After you have created a Bug-Out-Bag & finished including everything, consider placing it on your bathroom scale to weight it. This way if you find it too heavy you have a clue why. Also, if you have an exercise routine it would be good to place an equal amount of weight in a duffel bag or back pack & practice walking, running, jumping & climbing with that on just for the purpose of acclimating to the weight. (This should not be a substitute for actually practicing with your Bug-Out-Bug on day hikes & camping)
Thank you for showing this - having just a few items that don't have to go in Mum or Dad's bag actually saves a lot of space and teaches kids to be responsible for their items in an emergency. We are working on a toddler friendly version currently so this was good to see, esp about the easy access items.
Enjoyed your video very much! Wish more video's for family BOB were available... I'm attempting to set up a BOB for my wife and I, plus daughter/her husband and two small children...would appreciate more videos from those who have already solved this issue! Again, thanks for your time, effort and thoughtfulness for making this video! Safe BO to you and yours!
Don't forget the bug out bags for Kitty & Fido
This is so great. I have kids and never even thought of packing a little bit of candy as a moral booster. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
New subscriber. Really enjoy your videos so far. I do have a suggestion. I like to keep something reflective in the pack. Something that can be tied on to a stick as a flag or strapped to a pack to be used a passive signal to overhead viewpoints. I like the packs you have, but they are quite low-profile in terms of visibility.
In most situations, you want low profile. He does have a signaling mirror in one of his bags for active signaling if needed.
Yeah bro. You don't want radiated ghouls spotting and attacking your kids.
I really like the kids kit. The psychological things are very nice. I would add a bit of foam to sit on, an emergency blanket as well as a small, soft couch blanket for a little warmth and softness, a small stuffed animal of some kind, to comfort them and help them sleep, and a fan (or fan like item)to keep them cool in hot weather.
Basically with kids in my experience is you want to keep them comfortable or they will become impossible. (depending on age) They wont be able to keep it together if they're too hot or cold, if they haven't gotten any sleep, if they're too hungry or thirsty. Obviously the first goal would be keeping them Alive with primary survival items, but if you have the Luxury of adding a few items, its nice to keep them happy also. A mental breakdown will certainly make survival harder on everyone.
For shelter the blanket can also be used for shade. I'd add a poncho. Id add some nuts and jerky on top of the waffles you have. Kids are picky with food so eating the same things can get annoying for them but also they need much more protein to feel full. Just a few items like that would do some good. Additionally I would personally change the bottle out for a filtered bottle so they can refill. Depending on where you live, a microfilter is sufficient for streams and things.
If you have older kids id say take time to teach them to make a fire and simple shelter. Teach them fire safety and knife safety. Id also teach them to use a map and compass. (id say 9 is a bit young for this but thats just me?) These are just my suggestions, take them as you will. Over all really good video, i enjoyed it. :)
Thanks so much for this, especially the links to Amazon. We are in France where the gear is sometimes hard to get hold of. Great video,
I have several what they call baby soda bottles they work great for putting chemlites in to keep them from being accidentally activated.
Great video.
Great videos. Thank you for posting. I have a lot of the same stuff in my kids bags. A few thoughts- Only $20 in cash? You can't feed four people with that. Kids also need a small umbrella and maybe a small towel. Also, think about a cop pulling you over and going though all your stuff and having to explain why you have a big knife and a bunch of survival stuff in a military bag. Or think about having to check into a shelter for the night. Most survival for most people will be done in a city/suburban environment. Most people will get stuck in their cars, or a train and have to walk home.
Great bags. Lots of good stuff. Lots of survival gear. Only thing I noticed missing for a true bug out bag would be protection. Not sure the laws of your state but I carry a pistol with two mags and enough ammo to refill both mags once. If you're not comfortable with or maybe not able to carry a gun, could always use pepper spray or some other form of protection from a distance. Love the video
*_GOOD TO KNOW!_*
16:12 I did not know that it would be legal to transmit on shortwave radio without a license during an emergency. Makes me wonder what the govt would classify as an "emergency" worthy of allowing transmission. Perhaps one of these days you could make a video focusing on some proven laws that apply in all 50 states & some links to the laws online. Just an idea.
6:42 I absolutely adore that flashlight. It is on me everyday! In addition to the intensity/brightness, I especially like the clip which allows me to mount on most hats & caps, even my clothes.
8:34 You continue to impress me! I "always carry an Israeli Bandage"! So crucial to sprinkle those everywhere in your life -- truck, house, shop, etc.
11:55 Consider adding a *_pencil_* because they don't freeze in the winter, leak or explode in heat, dry out, can leave a mark on more surfaces than ink, can write upside down & under water!
While it might be allowed to use a ham radio without a license, in an emergency, this is not a good idea. Ham radios are not like CB or FRS/GMRS, where you turn it on, maybe switch to a "channel," and talk. The radios' capabilities are far greater. Frequencies, privacy codes, etc. vary from place to place. And you have to know how to tune / program the radio. Getting a license is easy. While there is a test, it's not difficult, and the knowledge is readily available. Often the class and test can be done in one day. Contact your local amateur radio club for information on classes and tests.
thanks for making the video. not many include family or kids. couple of suggestions, 1 move your tourniquet to an easy reach pocket to get to in a hurry. 2 think about rain ponchos for your kids. I know there isn't much rain in SoCal but you may need them in Western Washington. Again great video
I have used my Stanley Cup over a Colman single burner camp stove, and alcohol stove, and a jetboil stove. I have not seen anything boutique not putting one in the fire, unless it is due to stability issues. but I have one in everyone's kit at the house.
great video always good to have your whole family prepared
+RandomPlaya thanks! It's best to be ready for everyone.
I just asked about a channel like this one and went, duh to myself and did a search. Ta-dah. Thank you.
Hi. First off all thx for those nice vids. They gave a lot of inspiration for me (beginner)
I also thought about Dog Tags for the wohle ( Name/Parents/Phone number/Blood Type/ NKDA) such Things.
Put that on the Bags and in Case of start direct around the neck.
Oh and i would put a kind of documents-wallet inside the wifes bag. (Graduation, credentials, doctor notes of the kids passports......)
sorry for eventually grammar mistakes ist not my native speech.
Greetings from the other side of the globe. And may we never use those Bags.
+Prepp Starter thanks for the feedback and great ideas. i've had a few others mention adding those types of docs to our bags and definitely gonna do that soon. "And may we never use those Bags." >> Agreed!
Would be cool to see a school version for school age kids, just something they could add to their backpacks that doesn't take up to much room but would help if something happened and they needed to get from a to be on their own or needed to shelter in place at school, or God forbid something worse, maybe just adding a little kevlar plate to the back of the pack...
I made a bug out bag for my special needs niece. She has a change of clothes, a hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, wet wipes, soap, wash cloth, and floss.), an entertainment kit (tablet, activity/coloring books, Uno game, memory game, a few favorite books, headphones,a few favorite toys.), water, food, snacks, a headlamp, a glow stick, a whistle, a poncho, a space blanket, a bowl, a spoon, and a laminated family photo with an information card on back in case some rare circumstance happens and she does get separated from one of us.
It would be a good idea to go with AA batteries and run aaa to aa adapters and start out with aaa in them. It gives you future divertity to use either battery if you need to in the future for a true shtf situation
They just came out with stainless Steel silverware set for kids ...at Walmart cheap fork spoon and a longer spoon for infants these would b the best for all ages to carry
I recommend a folding wagon. Check em out.
+Abraham Vargas good idea...will do.
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Oh my goodness, I just posted that! I got my foldup wagon from Costco. I ordered mine from Costco online. They are $60 with $5 shipping, and worth every penny! I take mine everywhere! The beach, carrying groceries to the door, Farmers Market. . Would definitely help if you could roll your packs around with you, tied down of course!
I take the ice chest, softball gear, chairs, sun umbrella, food, purse, jacket. ..all in my folding wagon, to Softball Games!
Wal-Mart has them for the same price, but the Costco wagons are better quality! I got mine in teal...
We’re planning on getting a wagon because we have little kids who wouldn’t be able to walk very far, they can ride in the wagon along with extra water.
Why wouldnt you just use a styrdy stoller like a Bob or sit and stand stroller for kids? A serious question?
does your main pack has good hip support? I always go for packs with good hip belt especially when I need to carry heavy loads..
+Park James yup...the hip padding is awesome...probably one of my favorite things about the pack. great back support too. keeps the weight off your shoulders.
Thank you sir for this video, I will be starting my families Bug out bag tomorrow along wit teaching my Wife and kids how to shoot and all about gun safety "you know for those Just in case occasions.
*_WATER FILTRATION_*
6:01 We have 2 Lifestraws & they can filter up to 264 gallons each, but we've learned that the "Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System" can filter up to 100,000 gallons of water! It's identical in weight, filtration level (99.99999), but its about half the size so it's definitely more compact, & its more versatile for attachments to bottles, straws, etc. Finally, the real win is, it can be backwashed and reused indefinitely!!! Whereas once the Lifestraw is used you are suppose to throw it away.
Yes !!!! We bought the sawyer mini water filters too !!! Almost the same price and so much better plus you can back flush with filtered water and clean it ! Amazing
I'm considering the Grayl system because of the light weight and ease of processing water.
Christian, I have the Sawyer Mini in each of our personal grab/go bags, and vehicle get-home kits. At home have the Sawyer Squeeze with the 5 gal bucket kit for "base camp" wherever that may be". Like the flexibility, sustainability, and economy of this brand of filters.
This was awesome, I got some really good ideas for my EDC bag too. Just curious if you have any idea how much your bag weighs and what is a good weight to try and stay around.
Thanks great ideas i've been wondering what to do for my wife and kids.
Love the video! Thanks for the list too! I have been looking for family BOB info and this did it.
You have hand protection...gloves. Think about adding eye and ear protection.
agree. goggles for the grown-ups. maybe for the children. depends on their head size. even a bandana with small slits would help protect their eyes from blowing sand/dust
They make goggles in kids' sizes for skiing. Good for volcanic ash.
Who do you think you are? OSHA? (Im only kidding of course, great idea)
I might put two way radios into everyone's bag, granola bars and a life straw and an emergency blanket into my kid's bag, a piece of chalk and a whistle in case she got lost, and an emergency poncho into each bag.
+Julia Bradley great idea. my hope was that this video would serve as a starting point to give you an idea of the foundations. you can customize and modify these in so many ways.
Thank you for sharing this, as usual, great information.
+Kraller you're welcome!
Thank you for this very helpful information.
A lot of people suggest including items that bring up morale and motivation. I think this is a good idea. I am in the middle of making bags for my wife and two and a half-year-old daughter. Any suggestions from anyone would be great.
A small sketchpad and something to draw with.
For a long-term bugout, I have a USB drive with Wikipedia downloaded on it, so my kids can continue their education.
+CascadiaPrepper great idea...i like that one.
+CascadiaPrepper great idea...i like that one.
+CascadiaPrepper very cool...great idea.
Hey you should build a small faraday cage for the electronic components of the bags
if you're carrying a tourniquet, I would suggest keeping it on the outside of your pack. I do it on my edc/ day pack, looks a bit over the top, but who cares. I figure taking even 15 seconds to find it is too long of a wait. just my 2 cents.
+Pat C great point and thanks for sharing.
Have you used Rite in the Rain little notebooks????? Great for when ever it rains.
*_EMP PROTECTION_*
3:31 Consider after wrapping electronic devices in some cloth, wrap it in aluminum foil as a simple Faraday Cage & then a ziplock. (Example: Slip your cell phone or 2way radio in a cotton sock, then wrap it in aluminum foil, then ziplock)
+Christian Prepper great tip...thanks!
City Prepping You may recognize some of these tips from my "Prepper's Cheat Sheet". As usual, outstanding video! I hope my feedback on _your_ videos are understood by readers to be a supportive effort in expanding on the concepts covered in your videos, so as to assist the countless others that seek to improve their preps like us! :-)
Christian Prepper
yeh, i enjoy your feedback so much in the comments on my videos. you have a lot of great insight and i'm always learning from others like yourself in the youtube community. thanks for taking the time to add your comments to the videos...i'm glad you do!
Hi. could you do a video on the following based on the urban scenario. 1. Bug in Bag. 2.Get back Home Bag (out and about when SHTF and You need to get back to Your Family).
Great video! Thanks :-)
+Vegan mit Rohe Energie thanks for the feedback and glad you liked it!
Have you considered putting the food in a "sustainment" pouch attached to the outside, so that as you consume food, that bulk and weight will be removed and longer lasting items can remain inside the pack?
+William G hadn't thought of that. I used to mountain climb for many years and we just kept the food in the pack. have you used that approach before? Found it to work better?
+City Prepping I am not an experienced backpacker. But the use of the pouches, just Google "sustainment pouch" is popular, and used by the military. they are about 500 cubic inches, attach to molle and can fit 2 unopened MREs, or three repackaged MREs (talking out fluff and extra utensils and flattening the bags. since the food will be consumed over time, you either have space in your pack and extra items still attached to pack, or bulk carried outside of pack will lessen as food is ate. The pouches can also be used for anything of course, but original design was for MREs/food I believe. they are just $12 about. 8 in wide x12x4 in deep. Should have a D ring so molle attachment is not required.
+City Prepping of course only if you need extra bag space. can also help organize anything inside the pack.
+William G thanks for the tip!
A good way to make an early warning sistem: take a length of string and connect to 2 tin cans next to each other. If someone, or something, hits, pulls, steps on ect. it will rattle the cans. You can store the string inside the can for maximum efficency aswell 😂
This is awesome. I've admittedly been lazy and not paying attention for too long. My dad taught me better than this! Prepping our bags ASAP.
Roll TP tight around a pencil and shrink wrap. Makes it super small, you can carry 4 rolls for the space of 1 normal roll
Dental kit , foot care ( clippers ) moleskin , butterfly sutures , new toothbrushes and paste in each kit, small packs of baby wipes, small slice kit for food, a fold up shovel and plastic bags to make a latrine ( bathroom hygiene is so important) , a 24 hour hand sanitizer like qore24 it's works continuously for 24 hours even through 10 hand washings ! Medications for each family member , benedryl for allergic reactions , liquid medicines for children too small to take pills. Sawyer mini water filter with bottle kit , lasts way longer than a life straw 100,000 gallons I have one for each member of my family, hand warmers in each bag ( can heat up a sleeping bag when frosty outside) !
+Chrissytoyou great ideas...adding those to my list right now. thanks for the feedback!
+City Prepping and thank you for your ideas !!!! I hadn't purchased a small stove for my kit yet and yours looked great ! Just bought two on Amazon one for me and my husbands bug out bags !
Chrissytoyou
awesome...which stove did you get? the esbit or the pocket rocket stove?
Thanks for Qore24 info.
+City Prepping I ended up getting one of each to try them out and see which one we like better but I like both so far.
City Prepping love your video! Very helpful. Your family is very lucky to have a dad who cares about his family's safety so much. Also, where can I get the things in yalls bags
+Cruton Gidney glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for checking them out. I put the links to all the content of the bags in the description section below the video.
City Prepping thanks dude your awesome.;)
Hey man one thing I think people forget a lot of the time when preparing family edc bags are family photographs in case you ever have to split up or someone goes missing.
+Terry R yeh a lot of people have brought that great point up in the comment section and I am going to add that to our kit.
City Prepping cool, sorry didn't read comments before I commented.
Terry R
oh no worries, no need to apologize :) thanks for the reminder b/c i really need to add that into their bags.
+City Prepping no problem keep making these UA-cam videos there awesome, have a good day :)
+Terry R thanks...will do!
I just subscribed and thanks for the video! I've been thinking of creating a preparedness related channel and including my own thoughts about go bags for small children. There are definitely many considerations that have to be made for them that don't apply to bags for adults.
Almost a year late, but one suggestion I have for you is getting prescribed Goggle. Almost like sport goggles, they are much more stronger than regular glasses.
Lavender essential oil. Deluted is antibacterial, calm nerves, helps healing wounds. Teetreeoil is a very good antibacterial, antifungal. Always delute in oil or pure alcohol, never use pure essential oil.
I would recommend turiquets for the med kit
Looks great, but maybe you can add some little ponchos for the kids.
+Stardust19631 great idea...we keep jackets on the standby.
you and your kids are going to freeze a space blanket is not enough to keep warm
but really nice kit BTW
Well played! Great video too
For tp and wipes have you thought of those tablets that you put water on them and they unfold and are a durable cloth? Just wondering and thinking it would save a lot of space and weight. Great video
Your wife bug out should be as prepared as you own.
Man centric setup
Well you have to take into account that for one: they will in all likelihood be together, and two: she can most probably not carry nearly as much as her husband. Sounds like he was in Afghanistan so he’s probably used to carrying weights of ~100lbs where as his wife probably is not.
Great video
Cool thanks
I would add a poncho to the child's bug out bag, a light one.
+daddanet74 yeh, thinking of just putting a garbage bag which can be used for rain gear or many other purposes. we live in a desert so we rarely see rain here (unfortunately).
+City Prepping the light ones are often transparent, so you can use them to collect water from bushes. And children can use them to practice building a Tipi tent.
daddanet74
awesome idea...thank you for sharing that.
Thank you! But I can't access the guide...
great video, much appreciated. Is your main backpack waterproof?
Great bags, great video!
+James Mitschele thanks for the feedback!
*_DRESS in LAYERS_*
3:47 I would guess as many as 80-90% of Bug-Out-Bags (B.O.B.) are never updated according to season. Obviously we'd all love to have a great winter coat, wool socks & thermal underwear when its freezing & there are many advantages of having the _correct_ gear for the occasion, but the reality is the majority of people who even took time to prepare a B.O.B. will probably not remember to add winter clothes at first frost & may never get into it again until they need it. Also, in many regions, even in the middle of winter, we may get a warm or even hot spell. And in hot climates we could get hit with an unexpected cold snap. So unless you are an avid prepper that routinely spends time revamping your equipment, supplies & B.O.B. I would suggest the following.
Pack enough clothes to dress in layers regardless of climate. So here is an example, packing 3 pairs of socks would not take up more space & weight than heavy thick "winter" socks, but 3 normal pair would allow you to have a change of socks during warmer seasons but during freezing periods you could where all 3 at once thus keeping warm. So with a little forethought, the same can be accomplished with all other clothing & thus your B.O.B. can provide sufficient layered covering regardless of the time of year. (During heat most long sleeve shirts can be rolled up, same for baggy pant legs)
I'm a beginner at prepping and do not have a BOB right now, but I am working on it. Where I live temperatures can range from -15°C to 38°C (approx. 0 to 100 degree fahrenheit). Even worse: during spring we sometimes have 68 Fahrenheit and then going down to 32 again within two days.
Your suggestion will definitely go into my bag!
Thanks a lot and god bless you!
SierraKilo76 Glad it helped you plan better. I live in south Texas & we don't have much of a winter here, but we get sudden cold & even freezing periods that will only last 1 or 2 weeks at a time during the months from November to February off & on. But most of the year its between a very humid 85 degrees Fahrenheit to a blistering 110 degrees just this last week! (& it's not even August yet) So just layering up during the freezing stints saves a lot of space & weight in my "Bug-Out-Bag" from some heavy coat or other winter gear.
I wish you success!
Great information. Thanks again.
+Alan Diggs you're welcome!
ADD PHOTOS 0f Family & Friends- Great Moral Support-
Search "Urban Camouflage" - so when in transit you do not appear to be a wealthy target -
"Shoddy Overclothes" - Like a homeless family of sorts -
Using something to cover those fine looking backpacks with garbage bags and other rags or having stuff hanging loos like torn T-shirts, Jackets with torn sleeves Etc. to look disheveled if necessary.
I didn't catch what type of face masks you have but they have different levels of protection and are only designed to guard against fine particles, sprays etc. You mentioned you had a lot of fires in your area but the face masks will only work in oxygen rich environments. With fires, smoke and fumes can deplete the oxygen and are useless in this case. If they are to guard against dust etc what about eye protection? Smoke can blind you as can dust, again I'm not sure what your situation is but if you are in a desert or arid area what about sunglasses to protect eyesight? Just a thought.
Great video!
thanks!
Video on LASIK& other preventive health measures?
+Kimchi Mama that's so funny that you mention LASIK. I've been thinking about that quite a lot over the last few days. I will probably look at getting this done for myself sometime in the next 3 to 4 months. When I do it I will definitely share my journey on the channel.. thank you for bringing up this question.
City Prepping currently saving up for LASIK because I'm so reliant on my glasses and contacts to see. Looking forward to watching your future video on preventive health care!
+Kimchi Mama I'm finishing up the script right now and will be filming it momentarily. Will hopefully have the video live by tomorrow morning.
City Prepping awesome! Looking forward to it! Thanks.
Instead of wet fire, can you substitue fatwood?
Margret, there are quite a number of fire starters / tinder you can use. Yes, processed fatwood is ideal. Processed, means cutting the pieces down to big splinter sizes that can easily be lit with a match. Scraping into a coarse powder that can be ignited with a ferro rod. Using a knife or a pencil sharpener to get fine shavings. The advantage of Wet Fire is that it is quick and easy, as long as its shelf life hasn't expired (solvent evaporated).
IMO, it is best to carry several types of fire starters to give more options in less than ideal conditions. Some choices are: Wet Fire, fatwood, cotton dryer lint, DIY waxed makeup pads or cotton balls. Petroleum jelly and cotton balls (I don't pre-mix which allows each to be used for other purposes), hand sanitizer, alcohol prep pads, charcloth & charred punkwood, birch bark (if in your area), pine pitch, and a host of dried plant fibers.
Learn to make charcloth & punkwood. Learn how to identify and collect natural tinders. Above all practice with the assortments available to you. Choose what works best for you for your kit.
Hope this helps. Merry Christmas
Wow..who knew! I'll have to work on some of these with my grandson. He'll be thrilled...kids and fire but they should know how to light their way. Thank you for your lovely response.
Applause that you're teaching your grandson. (picture hands clapping). Explore, as many options, as you can, for getting a spark or flame to ignite WetFire or fatwood. Some to consider, if you haven't thought about them are: several types of matches, magnifying glass (burning lens) and/or Fresnel lens, flint and steel, ferro rod, Bic lighter with and without fuel, batteries, especially 9v with steel wool are some that come to mind.
When he's ready, another method of producing an ember is "friction fire". Hand drill and bow drill are common ways of creating an ember from heat produced by friction. David West has a channel full of information on friction fires, and a host of other related topics. IMO, he has one of the best DIY tin can hobo stove designs on the web. If he is old enough, I'm sure he'd enjoy building one of those, too. (Can start with a simpler design and work up to David's creation.)
That's just the start of the "world of stoves". :-) DIY hobo (wood), buddy burners (wax), cat food (denatured alcohol) stoves - Super Cat and Fancy Feast, and more. Along with inexpensive commercially available, such as Sterno and Esbit style folding stoves and applicable fuels. & etc.
Enjoy your adventure with your grandson as the two of you explore this area of being self-reliant and independent.
God Bless.
Nice vid but i can't help but point out a few areas that could be improved, especially concerning your kids bags. Because bugging out means bad things have happened i would cover a few areas that are crucial to survival...in all bags. First, water is life. i would at the very least put a collapsible water container (2+ liter) in each bag, preferably with an opening that fits a sawyer squeeze type filter. this combo is so much better that a life straw, though that's better than nothing. also throw in a few purification tablets. yes it costs more and will take some training, but i bet they could learn to use at least the life straw. Second, protection from elements. you may live in an arid environment but rain does happen from time to time. a cheap poncho should be in all bags. little children are very prone to hypothermia. being wet is miserable and can be dangerous with a little breeze...at night...in the desert. i would also add a decent survival blanket in each bag. these two items will cover a lot of problems concerning shelter and warmth....or even shade. We never want to imaging our children being separated from us during a disaster, but it does happen...just look around the world. we cannot always be there to protect them. and if they are alone for a night or a few days, they need the basics to survive. God forbid our children should have to go through such a time, but if they must i want them to survive. hope this helps. thanks
I would add more spoons and candy. Remember that three is two, two is one, and one is none.
free mason brother I see
i must ask where did you get the stove from your wife's bag
+COOkIN MOMSTER i forgot to add that link in the description. Here you go: amzn.to/29fT6iP
not bad..... but you could/should give your kiddies a camel back and a canteen/water bottle. Also, a whistle for them to cal you out (maybe a distinct one). IR chem lights (if you run NVGs). More food for them. a pillow and a blanket. Flash lights. and like IDs for them in case if they do find someone, then it can have your contact info on it or who the parents are (radio freq???). I like your BOB though, your wifes is ok..... a bit on the cheaper side (maybe she doesnt care as much about tacticool stuff?). But thank you for some great ideas!!!! I hope you never have to use them
good luck carrying all the gear for the kids and yourself-- buggin in might best option until it is not.
I feel you brother. I did a bob test a few months ago and vlogged it. you did a good job on your vlogging. come check me out.
What's the youngest age would you recommend making a bag for I have a 4 year old niece I wanna have a basic kit for her but not sure if too young
+AxleKlown a small kit at her age would be fine (well a kit at any age is really needed). the question is: who will carry it? at that age if it's light they might carry it for a little while but you'll probably end up carrying it. worse case if you have to head out for an emergency, the items for her will already be packed for her and you can redistribute the gear somewhere else if need be. i tried to break down the gear by age groups here: www.cityprepping.com/downloads/#familybugoutbag
City Prepping thanks I keep extra gear to use as support gear for others in my group my bag is by and far the most packed with multiples knives and extra Multitools water filters really big medical kit with more trauma stuff . Her moms kit I made sure she keeps clothing in that will fit her daughter as she grows I do not have dust masks in any kit will add a few to each
AxleKlown
awesome! sounds like you've got a great setup and are on your way to handle whatever situation gets thrown your way.
City Prepping its a mixed bag my main plan is for economic collapse but I got tornado stuff as well food water storage in my home mostly in a room in my basement under my stairs on a raised platform in case of flooding from sewage or rain ever since the prepping thing took off on here and doomsday preppers to a extent had me really thinking out having more then a basic kit
AxleKlown
sounds like you're really thinking this all through which is smart. i think doomsday preppers (while a little over the top sometimes) did a decent job of helping show people potential challenges we could face in our society and how unprepared most people are. i try to focus more on what is probable (like an earthquake in my area which happens all too frequently). thanks for your feedback!
lock picks
If not together, have a randevu set up.
dont forget the sheg-mah , very important
You can make alot of this stuff for cheap, or atleast get cheaper, smaller substitutes.
NICE
thanks!
is it shmag or shagma ?
What if I'm leaving the city and people see me with a stuffed camouflage bag. I am sure I would draw attention to myself.
I would suggest three items for the children's bug out bags.
1) A child's ID bracelet, you can include lot of different information on them such as contacts and medical info.
2) A mylar emergency blanket or sleeping bag. They are pretty light and if ever they got lost the children can stay put waiting for help while relatively sheltered.
3) A life straw. Its probably the easiest way for a child to filter water and most younger children probably wouldn't think twice about drinking out of a stream if they were thirsty enough.
Thats the first thing I saw was missing .. that and some form of storage for important documents.. birth certificates, etc.. in Mom or Dads bag.
Don't know exactly what a child's ID bracelet is, but I'd back that up, as it seems to be what I would have suggested: informations about your children (like name, adress, etc) and infos about the parents.
I'd add in some critcal informations like names, adresses, phone numbers of contact persons, family and so on. Printed and laminated, _with pictures_.
Thats why:
Not every bug out scenario is because of the end of the world. So there is a good chance, that the services like police, the military, fire and EMS are still operating. Heck - even in WW2 those services where still operating! Pictures and descriptions you can hand out to those services (or they can make copies), so they can help you to reunite with your kids. With pictures and descriptions of yourself and your wife, your kids can help emergency services to find you.
It would even be a good idea to ad those things to the EDCs.
Back in the day when I was serving with German Federal Disaster Relief Agency, we where on duty during a big "fair" stretching over more then 50 miles, several hundred thousand visitors from all over Germany riding their bikes (area was closed for all motorized traffic) in the middle of summer. We found a young boy who was crying because he got seperated from his family. The discreption he could gave us wasn't to helpfull: he told us his perents are "tall", wearing shorts and t-shirts and riding bikes… so that was practically everybody. Well, he knew his first and last name, but the last name was very common in germany so not a big help, too. Thankfully, he had a picture of his mom with him. When we radioed the info, a police officer was just talking to his mother. With the picture we could also ensure handing the boy out to the right person.
(In case you wonder: Yes, we drove him to his family in our rescue truck with lights and siren going, ;) )
PS: Please excuse my bad english.
I dunno whether its easy or not to find "Sarung/Sarong" in northern hemisphere, but this will be good for children to using it as blanket if they are separated from ur group and its lighter than sleeping bag
And a whistle
I would add for children OVER 7.
Training on 🔥. And at least 2 method and materials to make fire.
As well as WHEN TO MAKE A 🔥 AND WHEN NEVER TO MAKE 🔥.
Like need to hide. And how to hide a fire when you have to have one.
Also extra SOCKS. and a hat.
Children are more prone to hyperthermia than adults do to lack of body mass.
What if I'm leaving the city and people see me with a stuffed camouflage bag. I am sure I would draw attention to myself.
for menstrual needs I recommend a menstrual CUP not tampons or pads bc they will go to fast a cup is reusable silicone
There is also some new things like period panties and....this thing that fits around the cervix. Let me find the link.
Period panties, diva cup and a couple of tanpons are the best way to go tampons could be also used for medical needs but the other two are a good way as well. Good investment
@@kellybartron2530 lol "let me find the link"......two months later
Never knew about such a product before. Thank you for this info
Yes this is exactly what i was thinking and i never see people think about that
For ten bucks I bought a flip phone (TracFone) for my kid. Never bought any minutes to activate it, but it will still call 911 and it has emergency contact information saved on it; could also take photos of family members or instructions for kid if separated.
+CascadiaPrepper excellent idea...thanks for sharing that.
@Gemcitykid Earthquake?
Thanks for taking the time to make this. Very rarely see a video with kids & spouses B.O.B items.
+BZA RZA GZA glad you liked it. I've noticed that as well. A lot of videos on gear deals with individuals but obviously in a situation where you're forced out of your home, you're gonna need gear for everyone. thanks for the feedback!
Sarah Matthews why do you care if bugs get gout?
you some kinda pervert?
Sarah Matthews
I have a fold up wagon I hope I'm able to utilize if (when) an emergency situation arises!
Haha Dad knows the bartering power of sugar when shtf...
Since you live in a desert area, my recommendation is that you add a roll of plastic film and a few cups so you can set up moisture traps and slowly get water with little effort.