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The BEST Get Home Bag Urban/Rural - SOG Prophet 33 Review - GHB, Bug Out Bag
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- Опубліковано 25 лют 2017
- The 'perfect' Get Home Bag doesn't exist - but you can do your best to build an emergency bag that will cover most of your bases in some of the most plausible emergency/disaster scenarios for your environment. Everyone's get home bag is going to be different, because they live in different areas, have different needs, travel different distances, etc. In this super long video, I talk about my personal get home bag (not a bugout bag) and how I have the SOG Prophet 33 backpack setup.
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Bro I watch a lot of gun and SHTF videos and hands down your channel is one of the best. You get to the point with practical videos and you have a sense of humor 👍
Thank you, man - it means a lot.
what boots are those at the 4:40 mark? look nice.
Sam Albanese .....”get to the point”?.....18 minutes in and the bag hasnt even been opened.
When getting my bags ready I like to analyze the areas I have to travel through and the various threats I may face. Lots of scenarios can be prepared for in a similar manner allowing you to cover a wide range of stuff with minimal gear. One of the things that concerns me the most that could be a potential stoppage in my travels is social unrest/riots. In my GHB/vehicle I carry a change of clothes (thick jeans, long sleeve shirt, and hoodie) and a pair of steel toe boots. I also have a hard hat from Home Depot, N95 mask, goggles, thick gloves, contractors knee pads and a tool belt with some tools (*cough hammer cough*). So with all of that I have some protection from things being thrown, fights, debris, but at the same time I look like a contractor/construction worker just trying to get by
Kudos, Daniel!!
You Know Cathy Bush, 236 Pine St., Port St. Joe??
the only thing I would add would be a large rainfly for your bag. it would work to conceal your rifle. it could also be stuffed with something soft for use as a pillow. on mine I did a flat black and gray spray paint job that makes my bag look like a large rock if left alone for concealment purposes.
Make a grey, color matching sock for the barrel of the pistol. Then strap a few color matching trekking poles on the same side as the gun. It will mix up the look and most won't notice.
Yeah, especially with the pistol buffer tube - I think people would pretty easily mistake it for a tripod or something.
Just some advice: Change the gloves in ur first aid kit, take white ones, u can see blood better
Great video, just one thing. You mentioned possibly not needing water purification if you're in an urban environment. I wouldn't bet my life on that. We have a city of about 60,000 here in MN that has had a complete failure of its water system twice this year that left the entire city without water. Stores were all sold out of bottled water within a couple hours both times. After the water service was restored, everyone still had to boil or otherwise purify it before using it for a couple of days. This happened even without any other SHTF going on.
You mentioned a ten round mag and I wanted to say I think people overlook the value of the 10 rounder. I have 5 ACS 10 round magazines for my AR's, I use them often at the range if I am shooting from a rest. It makes it easier for me testing different ammo in different rifles and zeroing red dots, scopes or back up sights. I also use keep one in the rifle if I am concerned about snagging, pulling them out of unconventional packs as you described in the video. They work well keeping the rifle or pistol more compact, any way the ACS mags I have use all have been 100 percent reliable. Really like your channel, you are different than the rest, thank you for the content.
Elad B I like the metal 20 rounders myself. They don't really stick out much below the pistol grip, and they take a nice even box of ammo. Makes things pretty easy loading everything up. They work pretty well on my "recce" style build I just did.
Andy Lampson An "upside" to living in ma is that now I can't buy an ar so i don't need to worry about low capacity magazines.
Xavier Sequeira :( I feel like my state, Washington, isn't far behind you if dumbfuckistan Seattle gets it's way.
I do not have any 20 round mags, I will try some, I have plenty of 30 round magazines however other conveniences come into play way more often, also my name is Dale, I forget why I spelled it backwards for UA-cam. Thanks for the reply
just picked up some 10 rounders to try out - they sure are funny looking, haha.
I stumbled on your channel looking for new ideas. I usually don't find too much that I am not already carrying, however, you scored on the idea of carrying ear buds and packing a hacksaw blade. It makes sense to have the ear buds to keep things hands free while listening to the weather or any other important updates. The road traveled could be noisy and would avoid having to hold the speaker to one's ear. The hacksaw blade could serve two purposes, i.e. fire starting or gaining entry/escape.
I also like the idea of the color coded bags. Now I am on the search. Thanks for the time you put into this!
Another option for a "get home" kit is a folding bike. Not the cheapest investment, but for a longer trek home it would be well worth having.
great insight, love the bag. i would add rubber bands or Ranger bands to the bic lighters so they don't accidentally get depressed in your bag
Hands down best SHTF/ urban EDC videos on UA-cam
The thing about having " to much gear" is if you are in a survival situation and you need to lighten your load you can get rid of gear you won't need but if you are in a situation where you need gear and don't have it you are screwed
Every time I watch your videos, I almost always end up checking my bank account. Great review.
Unicorn Hunter ....Same!
Well I did just buy a brand new bag but surely I can find a niche for this bag/ar pistol, more pouches, etc
That's awesome that you plugged UrbanPrepper in this video! His color coordinated system makes a lot of sense. Thanks for such a informative video!
Great video. I really like how you narrate your decision making process. I've added several things to my kits based on little things just like that. Keep up the great work.
hey man, my dad's a dog handler for the police and he keeps dog treats in his car, for his dog and if a perp has a mean dog, it leaves you alone if u throw it a great. so if u go anywhere with ur dogs I would recommend a small bag of treats
That's a really great idea!
Dog treats, water bottles and a single slip-loop leash is what I have in my car at all times - I come across and pick up 3-4 lost dogs a year in my (heavily populated, suburban) area just driving to the grocery store, and having those items around has paid off. Dog treats and the leash can both be picked up from the dollar store.
I always have a bag of beef jerky close by. I haven’t found a dog yet that doesn’t like beef jerky.
Defuses mean dogs instantly
I used to keep dog treats in my jacket pockets for all the dogs I met along the way. But then I found myself living in a small town in the middle of a forest and a lot of my hikes were in Bear Country.
I just reviewed my get home bag and I feel the same way you do, I'm a gear junkie. I could always thin down but in a SHTF situation it's really hard to gear up. Also two pair of socks will prevent blisters very well.
SOG has really impressed me with their latest backpacks. I bought the Seraphim 35 and absolutely love it. great video, much appreciated.
Apologies if someone said this already. But, ditch the scissors and get a good pair of trauma sheers. Covers all scissor cutting needs and then some. Sheers are more robust. Thanks for an awesome video!
Great system! I love how easy it would be to dump anything you wouldn’t need if you just need to cover a few miles. Thanks again for a great video!
If you need to camp out for a day you could include an MRE. They are not really heavy and is a day's worth of food
The internet is a weird dimension... I was on optics planet last night looking at different bags and this bag really cuaght my eye and this morning this video was at the top of my youtube feed.
The video was spot on and your bag is one of the best when it comes to preparedness ! One thing I would swap the bic butane lighter for a zippo, I hunt in Colorado and those bic lighters fail due to altitude change, butane expands and they leak or crack also a zippo works better for Colorado and is wind resistant if you need to start fire in windy conditions.
As usual, an informative and exceptionally well presented video. Lot of good ideas here, especially the various medical preps.
I know this is an older video but the only things I would do differently is add a ferro rod and change my pack to something that had a little more breathability in the back panel
This is definitely one of my favorite channels.
Just wanted to say, I've been prepping way before prepping became known/popular and when you mentioned about swinging by Walmart and get a cheap bicycle to get home, I immediately hit your subscribe button. Of all the years I've been prepping, multiple books I've read, hundreds of videos I've watched (all pretty much rehash of the same ideas), I never thought of nor have I ever come across that "after the fact 'addition' for a GHB." Thanks and will be looking forward to more new ideas.
Hey man, thanks for subscribing! It's a good feeling when you get a new idea, even when you think you've heard it all! haha.
Looks similar to my original setup, my ghb started at around 40lbs. Over the years figuring out what I really needed, and what I used regularly, I cut that down to about 19lbs with a thermos of coffee and my lunch. One thing I did was create a “bed roll kit” with the extended trip tools and shelter building stuff and a cook kit that stays in my trunk. Leaving me with a light weight and easy to haul around pack that doesn’t slow me down or stand out so I can take it everywhere I go.
I came across your UA-cam the other day and I love your videos thanks for all the good information and also thanks again for the list of items in the video most helpful
Love the channel man, figured you might appreciate my perspective. A sleeping pad is critical for me if there is even the slightest chance I'll be bedding down. The ground will suck the heat right out of you without some insulation. I wouldn't carry a bivy without having a pad, I'd rather sleep walk home then fool myself into thinking I'd get any kind of decent rest in a bivy on the cold ground. Test it out both ways for a night. Keep up the good work.
Experienced this on a hike up Mt. Kenya. Since then I have a foam pad in my BOB, GHB and regular hiking rucksack.
you commented on one of my Instagram pics a little while ago..and as soon as I saw your name I got so excited!! I'm a big fan
Nice. You're giving me ideas. It's good to see someone who is doing things a bit differently. So many of these kind of videos are repetitive and annoying. Good work
Glad to see you are doing well, I still make mention of you in my prayers. That bag is well designed, good choice on the bag. Your contents are organized and well thought out. Great video.
Recently discovered your channel and subscribed. Great " common sense " EDC/GHB, real world ideas. I do something similar. Btw I really like your AIWB holsters. Enjoy your videos, keep up the good work .
Thanks for the video, a couple of thoughts. If you want to be prepared for a worst case scenario you have to imagine walking 30 miles home, in mid winter, with an injured leg, off road. It could take you 3 or 4 days. You need to be equipped for sleeping outside in winter, and have a few thousand calories ready to go. Even in good weather and uninjured it’s likely to be a two day hike.
My advice would be to dump all the gadgets, pack for ultralight camping with water and food and first aid and include wet weather clothing and spare socks.
Bro, don't worry about what others think. You carry what you think you need, like you said, scenarios are vast and every situation is different, when it comes to prepping a get home bag, one size does not fit all.
If one is to carry electronics in a bag for an unknown emergency, they should be viewed as useless, unless they are protected from EMP. Amazon has a variety of EMP bags that also serve as heat and water protection. They also help with organization and are not that expensive for an 'attempt' to hedge against and EMP/ CME.
Brandon Jones personally, the likelihood of an emp is slim to none as the only real example of a weaponised emp nuclear blast so the usefulness to price is less
A good .357 revolver would be a good addition. It is the multi-tool of firearms. Snake shot , self defense, and hunting loads.
For a situation where truck gun has to be deployed I had some 4"x12" patches made reading "SEARCH & RESCUE" in red that go across the front and back of my plate carrier. Hopefully identifies me well enough as the good guy
Yeah, I've thought of some various things like that - they also have to stupid CCW vests and stuff, and as lame as I think they are, they might be helpful as well in that situation.
nicely done! The SOG bag looks great. Thanks for sharing!
I don't know what that means exactly.
I like the dividers in the console cool idea
Always well thought out, I appreciate the Time and Effort you put into these videos. I need to step up my bags organization and like the smart water idea and will incorporate that and baklava with masks too. Hope things are well, glad to see more videos from you. Looking forward to outings with the pups and trying out the new camera stabilizer. Take care.
Awesome get home. I'll be using it as inspiration for mine as I'm a bit new to the lifestyle. I would make one suggestion maybe throw the radio and walkie into a ziplock and wrap with a few layers of foil(emp corona mass proofing it...make sure someone on the other end does the same) a bit overkill but better to be prepped and not need it. Awesome stuff!!!
my get home bag is my edc bag! but I carry gen4 glock22. 2 extra holster on my body and have 5 mags in the bag. water prifier I have the same and it works. portien bars. tazer flashlist that's 500lumins. maxi pads and duck tape tweezers 10motrin500 and 6oxycodines. fire blanket. hankerchief. fixed blade knike and 6inch folding knife. and I'm a smoker so always have 2 lighters and fire starter stick. and that's my edc bag/get home bag...
Pillow cases to cover ar they are great for gathering things even stuff from truck
You could always put a folding stock adapter on the ar and put it inside the bag
I enjoyed your video but i am curious about how far you would have to walk from work to Home, and what kind of terrain you have to travel through and about how long you think it would take you? Have you actually taken a weekend to hike home from your office??? That is a video i would love to watch...
Love the videos, you're very knowledgeable, I'm learning a lot. Thank you.
you should keep a 3D printer in that bag and you could then make whatever you need
KYblur2u That's pretty clever lol
eggs dee ahahaha lol
@@mattr7118 no it isnt need electricity you need to carry the material you cant make "everything"
okay then, a 3D printer and a portable solar power kit that will generate electricity for your 3D printer
@@shadowmatrix0101 doesnt generate enough energy and you still have to carry the material and a 3d printer cant make everything
hey man, just letting you know bear sprat is less powerful that pepperspray, its simply larger, if you use mace on a bear it will fuck it up. if you use bear spray on a person it will be shitty, but not hell like OC/CS. I reccomend defense technolgies OC/CS
I was not aware, but that's definitely good to know!
i was simpily letting him know about potency, not range, bear spray comes in a larger, more pressurized container, obviously proppeling it farther downrange. but it is a FACT that bear spray has a lower precentage of OC, and RARELY comes with CS because there are laws in place on what you can use on an animal. all i was pointing out that ones made for homan threats are MUCH more potent. also from a guy who lives in northern maine, and actually gets off his ancient ass and hikes to the bears. of you want longer range you can ger riot cans that shoot over 20 feet out. Asshole.
i was simpily letting him know about potency, not range, bear spray comes in a larger, more pressurized container, obviously proppeling it farther downrange. but it is a FACT that bear spray has a lower precentage of OC, and RARELY comes with CS because there are laws in place on what you can use on an animal. all i was pointing out that ones made for human threats are MUCH more potent. Also from a guy who lives in northern maine, and actually gets off his high horse and hikes to the bears. If want longer range you can ger riot cans that shoot over 20 feet out. Asshole.
Braxton Nelson
A typical pepper spray used for self defense will have an oleoresin capsicum (OC) concentration of about 10% or higher. A typical bear spray has a oleoresin concentration of about 1 - 2 %.
The goal of using bear spray is to scare off an attacking bear, not cause it to become incapacitated and incur serious pain. That’s why bear spray only requires a small amount of active chemical - just enough to irritate the bear and cause it to back off.
Chomp on my balls Braxton.
Braxton Nelson, those bears you allways see were laughing about your shit bear spray, you were being mocked, not spared.
Hey Mike! Great stuff as always. Here in the PNW we're in earthquake country and that's what I've planned my GHB around. Also, the only way to get home from my work is over bridges no matter which direction I go. An added complication.
My GHB is adjusted for seasons and I even have stuff for my dog if he's at doggy daycare and I need to pick him up on the way.
But you're right that you'll likely be able to drive most of the way home or at least part way.
I'm adding some things based on your video!
Yeah, different places definitely add different dynamics to be prepared for. I'm guessing some kind of flooding might also be an issue out there, and could wash out other roads, etc.
I live in Portland Oregon and have similar concerns, in a quake our bridges won't hold up well. Have you considered adding a watertight bag to your kit? They dont weigh much and even a hefty bag might work in a pinch, it would keep your gear dry and work as a flotation device if you decided to swim across. Just a thought. Good luck.
at bike shops there is a product called "gu" its an energy gel that is flattish and in a very good squeeze tube. even though five hour energies dont take much room and are not heavy.... these are very space saving in comparison. they also come in several flavors. one thing i think you might need is a jacket to attach to the outside. depending on the time of year it could be warm in the day and you go to work without one, shtf happens and it turns cold at night. a jacket would be a huge bonus for you. depending on terrain and whether or not ice is present you may want some of those crampons that stretch over your shoes to give you grip.
Good setup. I really like that gear chain in the main bag. Both the concept in practice and the way you utilised it with colour coded pouches. Urban Prepper introduced me to that last one too. All my gear has been kinda colour coded for years now 👍
Is it bad that I keep a 1 hitter and a gram of pot in my bag
Not at all make sure it's in a watertight bag or vacuum sealed bag so it retains potency
I have enjoyed your videos, very well thought out and informative, keep them coming!
*PREPPERISMS: The following list is by no means meant to be an exhaustive list of Prepper knowledge, just inspiration for survival.*
*"MORE YOU KNOW, LESS YOU NEED"*
Skills are more valuable than stuff. So seek to acquire as many practical skills & knowledge as is available. Another way to look at it is "the more you know the _lighter_ your load".
*"TWO is ONE & ONE is NONE"*
Because stuff gets lost, broken, stolen, have backups to your backups of essentials like 2 knives, 2 lighters, etc.
*"RULE of 3"*
You can die after 3 seconds of indecision during a fatal threat (predetermine reasonable losses) 3 minutes without air (practice freediving) 3 hours of exposure to extreme weather (practice hydrotherapy to enhance body thermo-regulation) 3 days without water (practice economy of movement & water fasting) 3 weeks without food (practice fasting) 3 months without a long term plan (because seasons change) 3 years without a partner/team (screen members now) 3 decades without reproduction (new generation is necessary)
*FOUR SELF-DEFENSE*
EVASION (head-on-a-swivel; become a "Grayman")
PERSUASION (humble negotiation; See Negotiation in "SEVEN HEAVEN SKILLS" below)
DARKSIDE (without warning execute extreme violence on their eyes, throat, ears, groin, knees, feet; resilience & tenacity can outstrip strength & speed)
WEAPON (firearms may be easy but it may be wise to consider a concealable range weapon with low maintenance & not dependent on manufactured ammo, such as a baseball bat, adjustable walking staff/cane, crowbar, bullwhip, slingshot, etc)
*FIVE to SURTHRIVE!*
True, we should all be prepared to survive without energy/electricity or public water. But creating energy & water off-grid means more than just surviving, but it's thriving!
SOLAR POWER SYSTEM: solar panels, battery bank, inverter
WIND GENERATOR: wind turbine, battery bank, inverter.
HANDCRANK GENERATOR: gear ratio allows just one person to turn a handle & generate power.
COMBO GENERATOR: generator that combines as many of the sources mentioned above.
DEHUMIDIFIER: can pull water right out of the air!
PROs/CONs: Solar & Wind power can be increased by adding more panels, turbines, or batteries.
Handcrank can also be hooked up to a bicycle & is never dependent on the weather but can generate electricity 24/7.
Dehumidifier (large free standing room model) can provide upto 8 gallons of water per day (depending on humidity level in your area) even if you are in a tiny little apartment.
No sun or wind means no power collection for solar & wind generators. Human fatigue may limit handcrank generators. Dehumidifiers are useless without electricity & if the air is contaminated be prepared to filter the water before drinking. Inevitably things will require maintenance & repair so mechanical/electrical/electronic skills will be valuable.
*SIX SHIELDED SHELTER*
_"Watchout With Wetty, Windy, Warmy, Wiggly, Wicky & Widow-makers!"_
Build shelter where it's high & dry above "wetty" during rain, but close to a "wetty" source to stay hydrated; where "windy" is blocked when it's cold, but allow "windy" when hot; where fire wood keeps you "warmy" when cold, but shaded from "warmy" when hot; where you're off the ground away from "wiggly" critters & off a "wicky" cold ground; & not under "widow-maker" dead trees/limbs that could fall on you. Remember, you need something to sleep under, to sleep on & to sleep in.
*SEVEN HEAVEN SKILLS*
UA-cam "How to" videos for these force multipliers & practice daily/wkly:
LEARNING/REMEMBERING (attention=retention, repetition=recall, adaptability=survivability)
HABIT CREATION (made up of cues, craving, routine, reward; success is the compound interest of effective habits)
MEDITATION (enhances attention span, pain & stress management)
HEALTH (Eat better but less; Move more often & faster; Hygiene your machine by keeping clean)
FASTING (autophagy & strengthens self-control/self-discipline)
FIRST-AID/TRAUMA (YOU are your "first responder", practice M.A.R.C.H. algorithm)
NEGOTIATION (reading body language, micro expressions, listening, psychology, persuasive language patterns, bartering)
*EIGHT PREP RATE*
Acquire EVERYTHING to survive an entire short period, before getting more stuff for a longer period because you do NOT want to have a year's worth of water but only 1wk of food & no medical supplies when everything collapses!
1ST: 1 week of water (1gal per person per day), 1 week of food (pre-cooked non-perishable), medical supplies, 1 week of hygiene supplies, 1 week of etc, etc.
2ND: enhance home security & security protocols
3RD: 3 months of water, food, etc
4TH: enhance transportation options, dependability & security protocols (bicycle, cart, dollie, etc)
5TH: Bug-Out-Bag Myth, that bugging out is your first option? NO! But despite the fact that sheltering-in-place is optimum, we never know when we may be forced to bug-out, so it's "Better To Have It & Not Need It, Than Need It & Not Have It" so after your bag is complete, double up on equipment because, "Two is One & One is None".
6TH: 6 months mixed more water, food, etc
7TH: Self-Sustainable Sustenance, food production (study & practice gardening/small animal farming [chickens, meat rabbits, etc])
8TH: Priority Faith to pray for wisdom & humility to answer "If I only had enough time/money to acquire just one more thing/skill before a collapse what would it be?"
Long-term, top level of preparedness is to survive a nuclear attack because could survive most anything else, but just start with surviving without electricity.
Remember, "prepping" (being prepared) is not an event, it's a lifestyle.
*NINE CORE MEMBERS*
Anyone opposed to your core Principles & Purposes of life should NOT be in your intimate group!
GUARDIAN (Security, safety)
HEALER (doctor, medic, nurse, therapist, herbalist)
PROVIDER (hunts, forages, scavenges)
TINKERER (engineer, scientist, mechanic, handyman, tradesman, etc)
FARMER (reproduces animal/plant food)
CLERK (organizes supplies, equipment, tasks, training, etc)
CAREGIVER (domestic [cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc], counselor, teacher/babysitter)
LEADER (empathetically unemotional, logical, negotiator; will emerge as core group is established)
CHAMELEON (quick learner, adaptable, willing to change positions & either already has or studies other skills not listed here)
*_All skills should be cross trained._*
*B.O.B. (BUG OUT BAG)*
_(This is not to be confused with a smaller "Go-bag/Get-Home-Bag" you may keep in your vehicle)_
Without compromising quality, get the lightest weight versions of the following items & choose multifunction tools to keep total pack weight to less than 20% of a healthy person's body weight. Bare minimum examples are included below but there are always better quality items so do your own research. Remember, the best survival items are the ones you already have on you & know how to use well, & the more you know the lighter your load, so consider ways to improvise equipment/tools in the field. Hanging on the outside of the B.O.B. have a small bag of "survival pocket litter" that you will empty into your pants/jacket pockets & onto your belt & should include at least one item from each of the following catagories, just in case you get separated from your B.O.B.
CONTAINER: Water & Filter (collapsible 1liter plastic water bottle or metal capped canister; water is 8lbs per gallon, so in addition to having some water on you, the ability to filter discovered water while on the move will be vital to keeping you hydrated & your load light; consider a mini-Sawyer water filter).
CUTTING: Knife (3/16" thick, full tang), Multi-tool with folding knife, saw, screwdriver set, scissors, awl, can & bottle opener, & pliers.
COMBUSTION: lighters, ferro rods, fresnel lens (magnifying glass), tinder, candle, flashlight, headlamp, etc.
CORDAGE: rope/duct tape/paracord.
COVERING: (something to sleep under, to sleep on, & to sleep in) Heavy duty plastic tarp 6x8, three 55gal plastic drum liners or sleeping bag, hammock tent, 2 pair socks, 2 underwears & 2 undershirts (avoid cotton, cotton kills), long-sleeved shirt/pull over hoodie, pants (not shorts), gloves, face mask, bandana/shemagh, mosquito netting, hat, boots, light rain jacket w/hood (unless you live in a region that is cold more than ⅓ of the year do not pack a heavy winter coat, but just layer up all clothing when cold & insulate with plastic/rain poncho), avoid camouflage because it's better to be a "Grayman".
CARE: First-Aid/Trauma kit (tourniquet, compression bandages, assortment of guaze, medications, etc); Hygiene (comb, 3 hand towel/rags, toothbrush, sewing needles & upholstery thread, etc)
CONSUMPTION: Food (pre-cooked non-perishable -MREs/jerky) & Fishing/Hunting tools (hooks, string, weights, snare wire, slingshot, crossbow, fish/gill net, etc)
COMMUNICATIONS: Radios (handcrank AM/FM radio w/emergency & weather stations; walkie talkie, CB or ham radio); Maps (local, state, country) & Compass; Energy (batteries, charger cords, handcrank/solar charger)
CREDENTIALS: (pin note on B.O.B. reminding you to get these before leaving) documents & extra keys (birth certificate, passport, marriage license, drivers license, house & car keys, etc)
CASH: Initially cash money will still be King; pocket sized barter items (instant coffee, sample bottles of liquor, gold/silver chain, candy/gum)
CRAFTING: Axe/Machete, Folding/bow/wire saws, Clawbar 10" (doubles as hammer & key to the city), Self-adjusting wrench, Locking pliers, Multi Bit Screwdriver & Nut Driver, Electrical wire stripper/crimper.
CREATIVE: playing cards, harmonica, literature (pocket bible, pocket SAS Survival Guide, etc)
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I would reccomend u metal water bottle because plastic ones make the water a bit toxic and can break very easly and make your backpack all in water and moisture... in the winter or colder temperatures can make big problems... u have great channel and sense of humor thank u for all great stuff
Aluminium becuse stainless can get rust in the time , u can get millitary flask they are really compact and get a lot of water if it has wool case would keep water from freezing in the winter and in summer will keep it from getting hot , I never saw someone to actually use those to date... I use my custom bulgerian communist millitary flask that I customized the look and some details becuse communisum sucks and don't wanted someone to think I am one of them... I got it fairly cheap too and it's great u only may change the thing that hangs the cap to the bottle if u want silent mode javascript:void(0)
In a cold area such as CO, be careful with the water filters. Personally I haven't had an issue, but I have heard of guys in colder areas damaging the Sawyer filter because of use in cold weather. Water on the inside freezes after use supposedly. Just a thought.
Very nice vid. And good points related to focusing on the fact it's just a "get home" back and not overloading. Thanks.
Always a pleasure watching your videos! 👍🏼
The bag looks kinda like the mystery ranch 3DAP. You should make a video testing out your get home bag and your get home plan. There are other channels with such videos and it's nice seeing what worked and what didn't work.
Like the long videos, great job
Excellent video(s). Great information, love the links.
Makes the time go buy a little easier when I'm feeding my newborn in the middle of the night.
Thanks for taking time to make them.
smartcocker and, when your kid grows up, they will be an expert in these type of matters!
Recommend you put small zip ties under the buttons of your bic lighters to prevent off gassing the butane
Maybe some compact bicycle tool with allankeys and chainbreaker and a few self adhesive patches... If you buy or 'find' a bike to get home, at least you can do the necessary adjustments or fix it.
Excellent - well thought out. Like the bag as well. Haven't seen it before.
Dasani bottles are also compatible with the sawyer filters and I find them to be slightly more durable than some other brands
I like that you have an AR pistol. I think that you should keep it heavily in mind, not just for the potential of having to use it for self-defense against people, but Colorado has some pretty nasty Wildlife that you could run into on a 30-mile hike back to the house. I would like to see you put a Ferro rod in with your fire kit, because those little mini bics can run out of fluid just being in your pack. things move around inside the pack and push up against them and those little buttons can get pushed and let all the fluid out. Another thing to put in your fire kit would be dryer lint which works really well with the Ferro rods. Also Vaseline type lip balm is a good accelerant that you can put on something and also works from a spark with a Ferro rod. I think realistically that a 30-mile hike could take up to five or six days depending on conditions. So you might want to have a small cook set, and some sort of more substantial food. You have the space in the pack, as long as you can handle the wait, you know the saying better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Very nice kit. Love that backpack.
Great video! After watching I see I need to add a few things to my get home bag.
I carried an AR 15 and a plate carrier in Port Arthur doing Force Protection for Firefighters and no one thought I was a bad guy. However In Texas the area was a state of emergency and I wasent dressed like a crimial so the police and ATF actually asked for my groups help and never once gave any indication that we were a threat. That was that situation, however.
Would recommend a bulletproof level 3 armour in your laptop sleeve so when all else fails you have a shield. Also would recommend paper maps and a pen that can write in wet conditions. Lastly, would consider a Garmin satellite GPS with messaging functionality.
You have some great things in here I have never thought of. Great video.
Awesome kit brosif. I would recommend having more water. From my hiking camping experience 90% of stuff you won't use but run out of water faster than you would think.
Agreed - I do have a filter, and know multiple locations to refill on my various routes home.
Awesome video, but when I was looking for a cover for my truck bed the guy selling them actually showed me how easy these things are to break into, a 6” pry bar and he had popped it about 4 seconds.
The thermos might be a better option seeing as how your uninsulated water bottle might freeze.
I mean the ar 15 in my opinion is just 5 10 15 more pounds to carry home and i don’t think unless it was something like an instant purge or something you don’t get into shootouts the first day let alone couple of days, I think you edc pistol is enough
Great bag.
I personally think its essential with any bag or scenario rather to have some firearm on your person.
Reason being is because if you have your bug out bag or go home bag or what ever bag that has goods in it and people you come across are less prepared ( which is likely since most people arent into survival ) they are going to consider taking your things. A firearm is your equalizer to level the playing field when you have multiple individuals trying to loot your stuff.
I think it would be smart to have the ar at all times with that bag. There would be nothing worse than to have all your supplies and go out to make the trek home and have it all taken from you just because you didn't have a good defense. Bear mace can help.. but not like a firearm.
Man, Last Line Of Defense, I think we must watch the same videos and shop on amazon around the same time. I saw so much stuff that I have just like you, from those super cheap mesh pouches to the sawyer water purifier. I even have the same cheap seiko automatic watch (only mine is black not OD) you showed in another video. Great minds truly do think alike (or at least have similar online shopping habits).
Great set up and the laser like focus on getting home - often times deliberately prolonged by others!
This bag could be great, but there are a few problems. The molle is 90 degree the wrong way (all SOG’s other bags have it correctly) so if you attach anything for backpack carry, it will be 90 degrees the wrong direction. I contacted SOG asking them why and they said it's because "it's meant to be primarily used as a DUFFLE BAG". Ok, right. If that's so, then why does the clamshell pocket on top open from the BOTTOM when used as a duffle bag. In other words, if you use this as a duffle bag, opening the hard top pocket, the only way you can, from the bottom, means all your things inside come pouring out. So obviously this was meant to be a BACKPACK first, because then the hardtop pocket works fine correctly. SO......use as a backpack and the molle is unusable, use as a duffle bag and the main hard top pocket is unusable.
PROS:
1) . The 4 zippers on the main compartment is great, so you can access the main pocket from the side. Good design
2) . Zippers are smooth. Seems like a no-brainer, but it really isn't. Even my vanquest zippers catch sometimes, but these are good.
3) Love the flap/wing design
4) Like the hard clamshell top design
5) The internal daisy chain is a nice feature, though maybe not the most necessary
6) LOVE the way this bag LOOKS. Might be my favorite in terms of aesthetics.
CONS
1) . Molle is the wrong way if you use as a backpack
2) . Hard clamshell top opens the wrong way if you use as a duffle (from the bottom, spilling all your contents every time you open), so no matter how you use this pack, a major feature will not work properly
3) Poor back padding. It feels "okay" when you're using it, but then when you put on any other pack with GOOD back padding, you'll really notice the difference. I think SOG didn't give good padding on the back so it is flatter when using as a duffle, but could have done better than THIS, as the backpack suffers (and a backpack is probably how it will most often be used)
4) Lack of any way to adjust for torso length
5) No attachment points on the BOTTOM of the pack. This would be an EASY fix
6) No bottle holders. This is probably because the wings/flaps are in the way, but with the molle the wrong direction, attaching a bottle holder will ALSO be the wrong the direction (horizontal to the ground), so unusable. You won't have any water bottle access with this bag
7) Waist straps need more than one line of attachment. Anything you attach to your waist strap will flop around, unlike other bags with several lines of attachment to weave through
FIXES:
1) rotate the molle on the flaps/wings 90degrees so what we lose with the flaps/wings, can be made up for with attachments while using as a backpack
2) . MUCH better back padding
3) Make it torso adjustable
4) Add attachments points on the bottom
5) Add another line of molle "weave" on the hip straps so attachments don't flop with every step
6) High vis interior lining
BOTTOM LINE:
Lots of GREAT design ideas, coupled with POOR design ideas. Talking to SOG, got BS answers from them, so not sure I'd trust in their thought process if they aren't willing to accept real world feedback, but just make excuses which are lame (like it's meant primarily as a duffle, which I explained earlier why it could not have been designed that way - smartly anyways)
I would personally keep my weapon in the same spot as my ammo. If I were you, I would either keep at least 1 Ar mag in the bag or just leave the rifle in the truck with the mags. Just a little food for thought. Been loving your videos, keep them coming!
Just a thought in your tool bag you have multiple tools that could be incorporated into a multi tool. I found the Victorinox multitool to be one of the better ones out there and more comfortable in my hand when open also all the gadgets lock so they don’t close on you when you’re using them.
Did you test it for 3 days? Good video. A trick is to wear a shoulder rig for AR pistol and trench coat, this hide the weapon out of sight.
On any given day because of my job I am in town or 2-300 miles away so in my bag I have a lot of shit. But i also walk for a living surveying gas pipelines and do upward of 20 miles a day with heavy ass equipment so I have layers to my kit if it's under 50 miles I wouldn't take much but more than that and I change what I'm taking all dependent of distance and climate
Always better to have extra gear. You're always gonna run into someone with nothing to speak of in their bag if they even have one, but a bag/container can be had and then the load be split between the two.
Bear spray is good for distance.normal pepper spray is stronger
First of your videos I have seen. Really impressive. Good techniques, good attitudes, very good info. Your kit is well planned out and logical. I would suggest a fire steel. Exotac makes a small on that would easily fit it the pouch on your knife. ALSO, attach that sucker somewhere to one of those "millions of molle straps" you got in there. You know if you don't it is going to be in the least convenient place when you need it in a hurry!(this is the Fat Old Mans codicil to Murphys Law) Take care. Again, great job.
Invest $30 dollars in a Baofeng UV-5R two way radio. It’s face programmable where you can enter your police frequencies or any of the FRS frequencies.
Okay. Your video is great. You presented it very well, and I will subscribe to your channel after this.
Now to your bag. You need an actual meal, maybe even two. If you have to walk home and the longest trek is 30 mi. You need more food. While I was in the military we conducted 15km hikes with 100lb packs. Realistically 15km took about 4.5 hours. We took a break every 4.5 miles or half way. We had to bring food with us, and many of us ate during that break.
For 30miles. You will need to bring more food then cliff bars, especially at above sea level. Your trek will take about 36 hours to complete the longest trek if only done in daylight. That is with 8 hours of daylight assuming you walk from work to home and have only 4 hours after you leave work.
Also make skivi rolls, make two just for your bag, a change of socks and underwear will do wonders. Personally l, you don't have enough in that bag to get you home.
30 miles shouldn't take more than 8 hours .
I like your vides there different than others and I think that your pack is great and it is not over packed it is just right keep on making great vids
you could get a folding bike and put it in your trunk, or one of those little bitty motorbikes like a mini bike for the trunk of a car. cant think what they are called.
Eberlestock Backpacks should be looked at as well. I own the Gunslinger II and it is awesome! United Sates military Soft forces use the Eberlestock backpacks all the time.
Are is a good idea it will do double duty at least both as a meat getter and self defense firearm I would also add a sling bow with take down arrows and ball ammo of some type for same reason.
Nice vid !! I like how you have links to everything !!!!
Diamondback cover... I have the exact one for my Raptor excellent pick. Great video as well.
The water key is something I never thought of! My "hump" would be from DIA to Morrison!
How do you have the emergency kit attached to the inside of your truck?
From your thumbnail I thought you had a big umbrella strapped to your pack! Maybe you can just take the outside from of an umbrella and slide your AR into it. The buffer tube foam looks like an umbrella handle.
Jay Wanders Out it worked for the Tunisia terrorist. He had a AR hidden in a parasol so a umbrella should work the same to a degree
Jay Wanders Out sounds like inspector gadget, 007 stuff.
Brilliant design 👍👍👍