#11?- inadequate foot care items. Enough high quality hiking socks, anti fungal sprays and powders as well as blister ointments and dressings. Movement is life and your feet will be your vehicle. You could be walking distances you are not accustomed to and may be in situations where you are sleeping in ur boots. Foot degeneration due to trauma, exposer, fungi, and constant moisture can cripple you terrifyingly quickly. Also educate yourself on proper foot care in the field. I know it sounds silly to some but it's way more important than many people think
You made some excellent points. I have Dr. Scholl's shoe liners. If you have a blister on your foot, you can cut out a donut shape and secure it over the blister with a band aid. That will protect it from friction.
That's why my I.NC.H. and B.O.Bs have a bottle of Gold Bond mixed with talcum powder. He also doesn't go into weapons, ammo, mags, etc...... You can say "be the gray man, blend in' all you want, but I keep it on the swivel, aware of my surroundings at all times, and should a societal collapse thing happen, I will be the blood stained, mud stained guy in tac gear with a Glock 21, AKM, KA-BAR, bayonet, .12 gauge pump shotgun, concealed.40 caliber, tac vest, BDUs, combat boots, and send the don't fuck with me vibe. His "mistakes" (because he's a tier 1 operative, I guess) leave much to be desired and some are just stupid
I feel like a big mistake would be not catering to your climate. Most vids are North American in places it gets cold. Which is fine except I live in Australia where the first thing I want with me is a hat and sunscreen, then bug repellant. I'm also urban rather than rural so again, different needs. Cater to where you are and where you're headed.
true story, im in america in georgia, it does get cold but its more wet than anything which can be just as dangerous. i almost never hear people talking about the climate they are in or the circmcumstances they are prepping for. they just have a bug out bag for a bit of everything which doesnt really work for me. just my opinion though i think each bag should be specific for each situation.
Id highly reccommend foot care items. Mole skin, shoelace, and hell, some small packable shoes if its super soggy where you commonly are. Imagine trying to survive without feet.
Kinda late to the party here, but in line with your whole "stomach first-aid" bit: try eating the food you have in your BoB to make sure it doesn't destroy your stomach.
Even later to the party, but also make sure it's something that you can prepare and handle eating during an emergency. I made some hardtack recently with the thought of putting it in my bag, but that stuff ends up being so hard that unless I have a means to soften it (by soaking it in broth or something) then it's going to be more pain than help during a survival situation.
If I ever need to bug out, I need to travel about 500 miles before I can reach any safe location that belongs to my family. I think I need a bug out wheelbarrow.
Jason Hoskins Game Cart hunters use ?? I have never seen this...but 200 and more years ago ,, natives used Tavois pulled by dogs and horses..is this similiar ?
Rodney Burton I keep a 25lb folding bike in back of my vehicle. It also serves as my "pack animal" if I need to carry >25lbs of supplies in my bag, in addition to a way to get injured people out of the bush, get places faster if my vehicle breaks (or if gas is hard to find if SHTF), save energy & my leg muscles going down hills, etc. Oh, and in WW2, bikes were oft used to outflank an enemy without the NOISE of an automobile.
10. I would also recommend throwing in a bottle of activated charcoal pills, and a small bottle of apple cider vinegar for immediate first aid for stomach flu/virus. Yes, those two in combination, will fight off a severe case of illness related to stomach issues, especially food poisoning.
very good advice. I suspect many people forget to pack a map marking the route to the bugout location, especially maps that show alternate routes as your primary may not be available.
One suggestion related to your info packet: You can do this at home or at UPS Store/Kinkos etc. Take all the smaller stuff you might need like a car title, driver's license, SS card etc and use a scanner and/or copier to put an image of all of them on a single sheet of paper (if possible, if not, use two) double side that paper if needed. Shrink things down as needed to get as much as you can on that paper but make sure you can still read it without a jeweler's eye piece. Now, if you don't have a machine to do this pay the $2 it costs at a UPS/Kinkos and laminate that sheet of paper. Once that's done even if you drop your bag in a river or a lake you won't lose any of that valuable information.
@@Jimbo_Conn For me, personally, I like to break things up to have options that cover as many issues as possible. The originals are in a safety deposit box and I have full sized copies in a fireproof safe in my house too. (Obviously doesn't apply to things like a driver's license or passport, I keep those at the house). As Grant points out, some situations you won't care about any of this, in many you will. I like to separate things to cover as much ground as possible. If my house burns down when I'm not here I still have copies in the box. I figure that where I live. statistically, a tornado or a house fire is more likely so I have those things covered. If everything went totally crazy then you might not care about having a copy right away but if you end up displaced, having to cross an international border or trying to reclaim property after-the-fact having a copy of those documents will go a long way towards making your life easier.
One of the best info vids that i have seen on youtube. Most of the vids are either tacticool or bishcrafter vids. Its as if they have given absolutely no thought to what is actually needed, or even wanted, during a given bug out situation. They are more interested in collecting “toys” to brag about. I am married, 27 years, with two sons. They each have their own bug out packs, and we have had family meetings to go through each item and its intended uses. We have also practiced fire starting, shelter set up, water purification, and even the planned steps for evacuation, meeting locations (yes, more than one based on severity of the event). These are all basic emergency preparedness steps that are extremely valuable when necessary.
"Too Tactical...." that's true for most people in anything these days :) The first thing bad guys will think is that you're military or paramilitary - not good.
This is actually my 1st mistake. I thought it was awesome because I feel cool about it. But then, people labelled me as the soldier guy (I am not). I failed at being a Grayman.
Honestly this was the best video on the bug out topic that I have seen. You really have a well thought out and strategic plan. Most people want to have that Bush craft tactical molle bug out bag like you said but don't put any thought into what they really need. they all say " you don't want to draw any attention to yourself in these situations so remember to pack camo and hang a bunch of molle pouches on your 511 tactical bag ". This video was extremely helpful for me. I'm not building a bug out bag but I am going on a 3 day hike and this video was just what I needed. Those same mistakes still apply. Thank you
Well said! You are one of the few that I have heard talk about being in shape. There are a lot of armchair preppers that aren't going to make it a block LOl. Well rounded video.
If you are talking 72 hours, all you need is 3 days food, a stainless canister, some water, and maybe a tarp. You see, the biggest mistake people make, is packing way too much shit for 72 hours. I could almost live that long naked with nothing. The second biggest mistake, probably the first, is not packing for a long term situation. If you have to leave, it's most likely going to be long term.
Your bug out location should be safe and stocked already... like right now. Your BOB needs to get you there, regardless if its 1 day, 3 days or 12 days away. Your BOB is dictated by where you are going. If you don't know where your going... then your a refugee, regardless of whats in your bag.... and lord help you. And if your enjoying the winter cold like we are here... your gonna need a hell of a lot more than a tarp buddy! If you are naked with nothing... you would not survive an hour around here!
eNosArmory I think most people don't have a place to go, they don't have BOL. They think they're going to just rough it in the woods, which is why we see these huge BOBs. They're really INCH bags. My BOB is for disasters like house fires. It has some change of clothes, important documents, credit card, food and 3 days of water...that's all you need. I don't have a BOL, so I unfortunately have to have an INCH bag, but that's a last ditch effort if i can't bug in
Jeffrey Caulfield As far as getting a BOL, I always ask a simple question... If your house burns down tonight and your standing on your front lawn with your family (obviously making assumptions here) in your undies with your BOB on your back and your dog in your arms watching the FD water pour over your life, what will you do next... where will you go? A family members house? Friends house? Hotel? the answer to that is your first BOL and make plans to get there... if its a hotel choose it now, put the phone # in your phone and on your phone # list in your bag. Then just grow it from there... run through scenarios in your head and where will you go....
eNosArmory I meant to point out that I could do that during the summer. What ever time of year it is, I am going to have the proper clothes. The point I am making here is that you don't need all that stuff to survive three days and that too many pack for three days an not long term, which is a concern.
Thank you. I appreciate your time in compiling a list like this and weighing reasons and/or options. I live where Colorado's Sawatch Range crosses the Sangre de Cristos and the valley floor is 7500' above sea level. The entire area is comprised of many peaks over 14,000', more at 13K, 12K and tons of lesser summits. The point is that bugging out here is a formidable option with an hour's drive through one two-lane highway accessing east and west . . . suffice it to say, I could go on. At 72 years of age I could play rear-guard for a while to give those I love a start but I will certainly discuss preps and forward this to each of them for discussion. Thanks again. Good insights.
Id say being in shape is the most paramount. What's a car without an engine? Or a car with a blown head gasket? You'll go a short way very inefficiently. If you expect to perform in emergency conditions, you must be similar to a well oiled machine that's passed all of its maintenance checks. Then you can put a "load" on the motor & run smoother. All while having your peace of mind. A lot of these prepper guys should consider their health before building their bug out bag, otherwise, their bug out bag will outlast them.. Great video by the way.
+Ethan 100%. The problem is it's cooler to buy tacticool gear than spend 5 days a week in the gym and eating well. The majority of people are in for one hell of a shock if shit actually were to hit the fan no matter how fancy their BOBs are.
this is one of the best bugout bag vids ive seen thus far. so many of these "prepper" guys are just overgrown kids playing pretend. they like to collect all the techy gear and show it off... then they have the nerve to say that they "tested it in the field for 3 months", when really they just gear up and go play pretend in their local woods for a weekend or whenever their wives allow them to. If you are actually serious about this stuff, try living out of your pack. Go hop freight trains for a month or two with your so-called "BOB" and then tell me how practical and essential it and it's contents are. this video is awesome. im subscribing right now.
On point 10 I'd also suggest probiotic pills and powders to help in keeping your gut and digestive system on track. Also might be good idea to add in some Gatorade or similar electrolyte drink powders so if you do have bad diarrhea or vomiting you can try to replace some critical fluids between bouts.
Great video! My favorite part was about fitness. I always preach this but no one wants to listen. I'm active duty military and there is a reason we have fitness tests. I love watching videos of 300+lbs people explaining how they are gonna take on the world with their AR15. There is a reason the game company Treyarch hasn't made "Call of Duty: Fat Ops."
Possibly one of the very best bug out bag discussions I've heard. I am a huge fan of good gloves, because my first survival tool is my hands, and it's hard to get anything done with injured hands. Thank you.
Very Good ! Well Presented ! Tip : Scan all your documents and Email them to yourself. You now have access to them anywhere on the globe. You cant loose them and they cant be stolen.
you can just encrypt the documents, but to decrypt you must have the same program, some are small enough to email that program as well. so you have both in the same place. and even if someone has both, without your password, it's still useless to them.
Best video on this subject EVER ! I've watched all kinds of videos for years on this, and said to myself most of these people are screwed,and they don't even know it YET ! Awesome video !
I gotta say, I saw the intro I was like "ooooh right... yet another american crazy zombie fighting dude with guns" and well I'm happy I pushed through! Your vid is full of good advices and you have an awesome attitude about it! Just wanted to share hehe thanks for this!
I agree that the dramatic intro is counter-productive to feeling like what comes next will be anything useful or real to pay attention to lol. Glad I pushed through too.
Hi great video and wise comments. The messenger bag single shoulder strap format is ‘in’ at the moment but it is unsuitable for long distance carry of heavy weight loads. My BOV is low visibility older ‘family’ vehicle. I planned our Bug-out route from SE to NW Wisconsin with 3 parallel routes with cross links; avoiding all major roads and cities. I used Google Maps to research each of my routes. I documented and screen shot of every road junction, bridge over river, on-route town, road side stop, City Hall, Police & Fire Station, medical facility, defiles and lateral obstacle. Each route segment is documented in a plastic sleeve binder hardcopy and USB thumb drive back-up. A family weekend trip to our bug-out location was used to truth-check and update along route information. Our rural country road speed was moderate with a total trip time of four hours. My worst case is three days, using known off-route night hides. Our BOBs are stored on the roof rack above the vehicle exit door. We have food / utensils / water / fuel / tools / vehicle spares in the trunk for the bug-out journey. Additionally a canvas tarp roll with sleep mats and sleeping bags is positioned at the back of the roof rack for easy no-mess access. Yes, this is back-up duplication and a lot of what-if planning (long military career). We have documentation for our Bug-Out County so we can prove we are ‘on our way home.’ Each family member has an in-vehicle function Driver-Cook / Commander-Navigator / left side observation-Security / right side observation-Communication. Our Bug-out food is food we prepare because keeping things normal helps our emotional stability in times of great stress. We travel our bug-out route a number of times each year and practice our responsibilities so that we will all know our planned countermeasure will been well rehearsed, so no stress in the real thing.
+Anthony Slusser I totally agree with you. You must be constantly vigilant for the weather and social signs that compel to you leave your home and have a personal / family plan of action to bug-out. You need 20+ houses, unified and well stocked to have an effective bug-in plan for that to be an effective long-term self-protection plan. [Consider 6 hours ON and Six Hours OFF security shifts for six weeks duration - THAT is a lot of co-ordination and co-operation.] In my home state wild fires are a huge rural threat. The liberals / Greens will not permit fire load management so wild fires are very intense, fast moving (up to 150 mph with hot winds) and smoke obscures roads causing fatal pile-ups of 5+ LATE fleeing vehicles. My Bug-Out plan is to leave early, before the government introduces emergency control measures and before local vigilante groups man organised road blocks. By day +7 there will be refugees and marauder bands robbing, murdering and car-jacking. By day +7 the government, overwhelmed by events will declare Martial Law zones, imposed curfews and authorize 'shoot to kill' orders. There is a great 1960,s movie on You Tube 'Panic in The Year Zero'. All the best my friend, kind regards from Greg
Great video! The MOST reasonable preparedness video I have ever seen on the web! :) Thanks for being so clear and honest about your points of view. Here in Norway, anyway, bushcraft is one of the most important skills when it comes to any bug out situation. EVERYTHING is surrounded by either forest, mountains, rivers, snow, fjords or all together, hehe :) thanks again for sharing such ggood video :)
Muscle rub is also a must for the first aid kit. When you strain a muscle or get a kink, it can and is sometimes the difference between being able to continue to move and being unable to. The stuff is cheap, doesn't take much room, is light, and is like magic, especially under stressful conditions where you're moving more and with more weight than you normally do.
THANK YOU! All these videos of these bug out bags with 5 magezines in them, like, c'mon. I had to change "bug out bag" to "72 hour emergency kit" because they were too bushcraft/living in the wild or had way too many weapons. That's some valuable space they're taking
Jokes on everybody, When you live in the middle of nowhere on almost limitless land without any of these supplies you learn to survive with just a knife, hatchet, and fire starter.
Just found your channel, subscribed. I saw your Scott Walker sticker on your bench and just had to comment. He's the best thing to happen to WI! Great info, thanks for sharing.
Listen to this guy he makes a lot of great points. I live 45 min. north outside of a major city which puts me pretty much in the "woods". That being said I don't want to blend in with the "urban" landscape. I'm a veteran with a lot of prior service gear that I use for my BOB. It works and has gotten me through a lot of life threaten situations. I keep my kit as low key as possible. I don't go full Rambo not to stand out as much. Use what works for you and your surrounding areas.
Thank you for that. I have been prepping for many years, and during that time, my survival resources have grown considerably. I went from a bug-out BAG, to a closet, to a room. I believe I have what I need to create multiple bug-bags. Your video pointed out some essential elements I hadn't considered. Although, I am still hopeful that I will have the logistical advantage of my SUV. I'll take car camping over backpacking, any day. ;)
Great points you made ....eapecially about first aid. I bought a hikers first aid kit for my bob only to find it was filled with useless filler. For those who are into prepping i'd recommend a medical kit called the MedPak its made by a German company i believe, its sold on amazon. Best quality kit for 36 bucks hands down.
Could you please post the name of the manufacturer? Doing a search for "MedPak" on Amazon gave me results that does not match your description. I found a silver pouch called "MedPak 70", with products from various USA manufacturers, and it is currently unavailable. Searching the web, I found a company from the UK that makes something called a "Medpac", but only lists prices in British pounds, so I doubt they're ready for international distribution. Even a link to a product that can't be purchased on Amazon anymore would be helpful. I could either find other places it is sold, or get a list of the contents.
I bought my bag first and am glad I did. It was on sale and I saved some money. I have been working on my kit for many years and keep adding and changing things out. If I didn't buy the bag first, if something happened I would have to carry my gear in a pillow case or trash bag. Having a tactical bag and gear where I live will be no problem, that's what will blend in. Thanks for the video and good luck.
Wow, I actually learned a lot watching this. So many other videos are just people copying each other and the same info/disinfo getting passed around but nobody really thinking independently on their own. Thanks dude, making adjustments right now!
Having a very heavy bag isn't a mistake if you are fit enough to carry it, look at the sherpas that guide the climbers on Everest, these guys carry 3 times their body weight, up steep narrow paths. As long as you're fit enough carry as much as you can load.
i know that. but the bags he's referring to are not meant to be 3x your wait. and jk i did not know they were the first peeps to climb a useless mountain lol
+MikeAnshit So if you knew that, why did you say Sherpas don't climb then? My point is, carry as much as you can carry, even if you have to ditch some along the way, if you can handle 125lbs carry an extra 25lbs of food, you'll be glad of the extra calories and your pack will be getting lighter by the day.
I love this video and highly recommend to anyone starting to prep. I started prepping about 4-5 years ago in college, had a very crude bag and the contents of my bugout bag have evolved with trial and error. I think the two worst in my opinion are No strategy and Too tactical. I prep for practical every day reasons, mainly natural disaster. I live in S.C. near where there was heavy flooding a few months ago, always a hurricane each year, tornadoes, fire, potential for earthquakes. Its very poetic to prep for the zombie apocalypse or civil war 2.0 but its just not as likely to happen as other more practical things. I train to my bag and I use it nearly every day for something, Lighter, flashlight, duck tape, bandaid; if i need something and its in my pack i grab it, if its a significant amount I replace it.
Good thoughtful video. I do think that water already purified is good to take, and that however, you should have cooked perishable food. This is what youare used to eating, and it will last on or two days unrefrigerated, this avoids stomach problems completely, but assumes a lot of weight and space. TP is very important. Rubbing alcohol is extremely important. I think everyone has things they need to improve, and most people have significant problems that are from year long issues that's difficult to change. I don't have a car. Some people (okay, many people) are obese. Some people are alcoholics. Imagine you are alcoholic, you'd lose your mind not having any more drinks. Most smokers have no extra cigarettes, you can think of other habits. Instantly having to change these will add to the stress enough to slow you down.
THIS is the best 'bug out' video I've ever seen. It was well presented and well researched. I've seen dozens of similar videos and I've learned more from this one than any other. Thanks!
eNosArmory Agreeing with Steve here. Very practicle, well done. I'm going to get my "paperwork / records' together and keep it dry! Thanks for lighting a fire under my butt. LOL
+AnimalMotherV2 Hi, great bag, my SF unit issued it. I installed a cut down short grip on my M4 (like the USAF Colt M608 Survival Rifle grip); to store it in the pack's side pockets. Get a dark blue (original Ninja tactical colour) waterproof pack cover for urban move and wear urban clothes.
Great points, most people live or work in or around a city, big or little. Getting home to your family will be the what most want to do. we learned our lesson about having a plan a couple years ago when we were forced out by a forest fire. I was at work, she was at home with the kids, lack communication(we live in an area where CEL phones don't work every where) cost us several hours of frustration trying find each other. Your bag is to get you home, not live like Grizzly Adams in the woods. Make a plan and review the plan on a regular basis things change roads close, bridge work ect. And be realistic, yes anything COULD happen, but what is likely to happen? Natural disaster, power outage, Riots due to social issues. And don't forget your pets in your planning.
When your "bug out bag" burns in the fire, you will wish you had the bushcraft knowledge instead. Or when your location turns out to have been occupied by bandits, and you now have no place to go, KNOWLEDGE will save you, will feed you, keep you warm and safe and healthy, not with supplies that quickly run out but with sustainable things the Earth commonly provides. I have a bag of stuff ready to take away, but it doesn't contain a first aid kit. I actually own one, but there was nothing in there worthwhile I didn't already have. But even if I lose it all, and have no place to go, I know exactly what to do to survive.
ALoonwolf "too bushcraft" does not mean "no bushcraft"... I always have and continue to advocate bushcraft skills. However, having a firm grasp of bushcraft does not excuse one from packing essentials in their BOB with the excuse they have just live off the bounty of the land. Redundancy is a 2 way street... just as bushcraft can back up the possible failures of a BOB... A good BOB can back up the possible failures of Bushcraft.
+eNosArmory AAHCHEWW! Sorry, I'm allergic to bull crap. Lets be real here. First off, WHY 3 days or 72 hour bag? In my opinion, if you need to bug out, chances are, it's going to be longer than 3 days. Hey might be 3 months. There is no such thing as too bushcrafty, or too survival-ly. The more knowledge you have the less you need to take. Screw a 72 hour bag. You need a rest of your life bag. And the knowledge to use it. You say avoid contact, then you say "there's probably going to be people with you". Fact is you don't know what the heck is going to happen, or what you might need at any given time. With the 10 C's and a gun, 3 days aint nothing. Especially if I'm in a city around all them resources. Or I catch you on the outskirts of town trying to sleep with 4 or 5 hundred on you. For real, don't you get it? It will be hell, with people doing all kinds of bad stuff to survive. You gotta use your head. If I had 3 days to travel thru a hostile area, then all I need is a 2 liter bottle of water, a knife, and a bag of trail mix in my pocket. Don't need all that other stuff because I won't be making camp, building a fire, cooking, or sleeping. I would stay awake, walk the entire time, and keep a look out. That would cut my time out there down to maybe 2 days because I'm not taking time to F off.
+ALoonwolf Totally agree! 100%! Right now, my obsession is learning my plants. The earth is already made to keep us alive, fed, and healthy. But if you have no knowledge of how, your screwed.
1 thing I can't grasp is prepper spend thousands on all this shit and the world's gunna just be fine, 99.9% you will never ever need 2 use any of that equipment so it's a waste of money and time
This would be my first recommendation among many other clips to explain a realistic bug-out plan to someone that has no knowledge in the matter. Thank you for sharing your knowledge champ! Much appreciated.
Good job. I have ben R&D get home bags for almost 30yr. You points Are well though out . When i speak at seminars , i make some of the same points. Hears what i tell people not to do [ my pack] The Ultimate Getting Home Bag , specialized. Hears an taste of my talk C.E.R.T. Disaster Preparedness Motivational Speaker Keep up the good work
Thank you for the your insight and thoughts on this topic. Your ideas are well thought out and your presentation clear, intelligent, and well delivered. Definitely a new subscriber.I too have bought several packs and different gear as my knowledge and experience has increased. It's been from videos just like yours that has allowed me to improve my chances for making a possibly bad situation not only survivable but probably comfortable. I just want to say thank you. I do have a hard time deciding what to put in my bug out bag. As i cannot see the future, I have come to the conclusion that i should leave my bag hopelessly overfilled and way too heavy with items. The rational is that if the need should rear it's ugly head, i can drop, leave, or hide what i might not need at that time. I think that there are too many variables involved with all of the possible scenarios as to why i would be bugging out, to have a one kit fits all. But i am going to add some items to my first aid kit and work on developing "a plan" Thank you again.
+eNosArmory I have had my gallbladder and part of intestie removed. I have to limit everything I eat to zero fat or get very very sick plus the random diarehia. I have to take liver medicine to remain feeling ok as well what would be my best tatic to survive?
+THE GUY make sure you have essential medication with you, if you require a specific diet for your situation, bring it too. Zero fat diet is hard to accomplish so I would suggest a larger stock of food.
I love your points in this video.I always see this videos or shows about preppers and they are either over weight and out of breath while talking in the video. Get in shape! your body is your best and most reliable weapon. Without your body you are nothing.
I'm happy that you said something about being in shape. I'm a xc runner and I think it's the best way to prep for most things. And the info part was super helpful.
You see this is why I love this kinda thing this video is years old but I still found like 1 good point that I never thought of, stomach meds, you don't wanna get the shits out in the woods with a limited supply of toilet paper.
Thank you for mistake number 5!!!!!! So many people making BOB videos and go bags and zombie apocalypse bags have the fattest hands! Indicating that they are so out of shape! How the hell do you expect to survive a natural disaster/zombie apocalypse/etc etc being fat as hell!? I think that should be mistake number one. Not only will you slow down your group/family but put them in danger. You can have all the supplies you want but if you can't walk a mile with that gear without stopping because your second chin is sweaty than there is a problem.
Very insightful. I usually don't comment on videos, but yours is the most conclusive advice I've yet to come across, so I was forced to say something. You've earned another subscriber.
Now here's a EDC/Bug Out video that taught me something instead of making me want to buy something. Great job. I can put this kind of information into practice.
just my thought, but what I see as a top ten mistake is a lack of water. most people do not start out carrying enough water to get them going, and then also lack a way to replenish their water along the way. water goes along with food, and lots of people pack dehydrated meals, and again they forgot to account for water. and as mentioned in the video, having water is needed if you have digestive tract issues. you need a way to make water safe to drink, and a way to carry it with you while on the move. lots of great options out there for doing that.
Not a big fan of duct tape... overrated IMHO. The only thing I like duct tape for is a temporary repair to a tent or tarp. I prefer gaffer tape and electrical tape for everyday stuff.
Max Groetsch Duct tape is amazing, you can fix shit, insulate shit and jerry rig shit in a pinch and serves as emergency tinder. But something more permanent like epoxy or contact cement is better.
You don't need the entire roll, but it's some very versatile stuff! It can do anything gaffer or electrical tape can do with a much more stronger adhesive quality.
I love this video. There are so many preppers out there who put up videos that are "Too tactical" and "too bushcraft." I appreciate your emphasis on survival and planning. (Though I admit that I have a lot of work to do on tip # 5) These are great suggestions/ observations. There are two additional items that (I think) ought to go in every bug-out-bag: A supply of any prescription meds you may need, and book, deck of cards, or SOMETHING to help you unwind. You probably mention these in other videos which I haven't seen yet, but I just want to remind everyone.
Gosh an American that doesn't just pack 7 guns & 15 knives.....wow he really speaks sense I'm impressed & have to think twice before insulting all Americans because this one is on the ball & living on this planet not too bushcraft not too tactical really sorted balanced we can all learn from him. There is so much emphasis on zombies (which are biologically not possible) & being Rambo it's a fantasy escape from the lives & rules we have but we should pack for reality not fantasy so this guy packs for reality although I don't agree with all he says & lots of us especially in the UK don't have bug out locations our country isn't big enough to have much wilderness especially if you live in London.i can drive hours & not get an area of quiet land to build a bug out & land in the countryside is priced like city space in most countries.so we all alter our kit & always change it but the tips from this guys vids are well above average.
Really loved your video. I found out through this that there are "2 mistakes" that I'm making and need to fix.. #5 -not in shape #9 -No BOB repair kit. Thank you.
Mistake number one is living in a location that is susceptible to having to bug out. Building and living in a very rural area saved me a ton on silly weekend warrior gear. Every penny I spend on preps is to improve security and maintain a three year supply of MRE's and other long term storage food items. Water is my main limitation at this time. Literally 100's of 10 gallon pre-packaged water jugs on hand and plenty of purification methods, but it still worries me. Does anyone know who long it takes for the plastic to degrade on those things? I have no idea. I started buying two or three a week several years ago and upon monthly inspections, integrity seems fine. I try to rotate when I can but it is just the wife and I now. We have a small group that will rally here when/of the time comes, but that is primarily for security purposes. I lot of work being done on a secure underground shelter but that is the Alamo so to speak.
Good advice but I think you are missing the point. The whole idea of having a BOB is because you do not have the luxury of living in a place that is not susceptible to having to bug out. Not everyone can or wants to live "off grid" so to speak. Yet they still need to be prepared for the worst. Also, the majority of these bags are made to get you back home, not away from it. What happens when shit hits the fan and you are 50 miles away from home?
James Velazquez Yet another great point. People living in rural areas have just as much need for a 72 hour survival bag as anyone else. It really is the 1 true universal of preparedness. People living in rural areas are the exception, not the rule. And while many would love to, many can not. I personally enjoy living in the tight knit community we live in, I enjoy having the great schools here to send my kids to, I enjoy the network of family friends and neighbors we have spent years building, I enjoy having my wife pursue her healthcare career which means soo much to her, I enjoy having easy access to one of the finest Martial Arts Dojo's in my state and train there 4 times a week on my quest for 1st Dan. If it means my disaster preparedness is more challenging and not as ideal as someone else.... so be it.
Good video. Great advice. As an otr truck driver the digestive system is critical then, you add higher levels of stress and as you said, quickly your stomach and digestive system is in deep caca. I will improve on what I already have.
House becoming unlivable is not a reason to bug out. One goes to the nearest motel until the contractor makes the repairs. Bug out circumstances require safety from other people or wide spread disaster. If one only needs to be safe for a few days, then simply go to the nearest motel. Bug out circumstances is likely going to be more than a few days and unknown when it will be safe again. The current popular concept of bugging out is purely romantic. Imagine living in Africa and the Bokoharem is invading one's village. That is a bug out scenario.
Lancelot Xavier I think your advice goes over most peoples heads . If you have to escape your house / town in an emergency you take food, water ,shelter, money, not loads of guns big knives and other crap
Just watched this a second time and took notes. Good info and thanks for posting it. Mostly I never see a situation where I would bug out, but rather a "get home" bag is more likely, and nearly all the information here can be appropriate for that as well.
Why not learn how to make a Crystal radio so that u will have access to what is going on out side in the world it uses am frequency no battery's easy to make and light weight
good solid ideas and great info thank you 4 sharing - another site suggested aluminium foil on ground to make fire and store some flat and wrap canteen with duct tape in case and basic fish kit and can make hook out of barbed wire and use paracord for line attached to stick also can use something shiny for lure i just made bow out of Pvc 5 foot long cut slit long hole inch off ends use paracord or rope that fits comfortably end of arrow I bought arrow's friend who hunts suggested five arrow's and can fish with rope attached to arrow ALSO rope with slip knot on bow easily comes off and can use for walking stick and stick rope into end then can't see is bow I have mine in digeridoo carry bag with long carry strap tks
This video was interesting. However I do disagree with you on certain points. A bug out situation is dependent on why you are leaving and so is the plan. If it is a natural disaster then am bugging in unless the house is gone or to stay is life threatening. That plan is already set. If society and government has completely broken down and it's no longer safe to stay at home. Then that a completely different situation and a totally different set of plans. We have seen how government has assumed control where it doesn't have the rights to it in the first place in the past seven years. In that situation is what am planning for as I know it's coming but I will stay put as long as I can. Those plans are still being worked on. Being ex-military am no stranger to tactical. So, having prepped for tactical and need to work on bushcraft as it's very rusty; this is all doable. The only thing I will have going against me is age. You get older, things don't work as well as they did when you were young; so you have to consider those factors. So, I don't see myself lugging around 125lbs like I did when I was young on 20 mile hikes. But when your life depends on it; you will do what you must. So, going slow and cautiously may end up as an advantage as I will avoid everything I can. Fight when you must but avoid when possible. I do thank you for item 10 on fiber. Your right, I have completely forgot about that.
+TechMan1219 I too am an advocate of BI as long as possible. We grow our own food, have 2 well heads and are self sufficient, so there's no reason to leave that. Even if our house burnt down,. we will live in a tent until we can build another house. IMO even in a govt breakdown, Staying put has ALOT more advantage. Like Eno said, if you leave, YOU are a refugee. I don;t want to be a refugee. I went to NOLA after Katrina( to help rebuild) and ALOT oif folks stayed at their place even tho their house was destroyed. They lived in a tent until they got a FEMA trailer. ALot of people don't know this, but if you chose to stay at your place and rebuild , the govt would put a FEMA trailer there.
+TechMan1219 I think that the important thing is to HAVE a plan. I completely agree that all plans have to be flexible, but many people don't have ANY plan at all. Those are the people who are going to be stuck in over-crowded shelters, with no food, clothes, etc.
TheInfiniterider Well that was the lesson learned at NOLA at Katrina. I learned a LONG time ago, "If you fail to plan, failure surely has one for you"....lol Those who failed to plan died in their attics or ended up in the Super Dome. That was the 1% . 80% evacuated( like the govt told them to) . Btw I'm a Florida native, we KNOW hurricanes. they are NO joke. When one is bearing down on you, time to bail. Which means, you drive to a hotel at points up North, until it's over, then you go home and rebuild. Another 10% tried to stay home( that was the older gen, who'd been thru hurricanes).
+TechMan1219 Excellent observation. We each need many different preparedness plans that are tailor-made to OUR specific needs and our geographic location. A single / alone person's considerations are very different to a young family or a retired couple. When our young daughter was born, the bug-out to the hospital 50 miles away at mid-night Plan kick-in, 72 hr hospital-stay bags were prepared. So far 4 emergency activations; rolling within 10 minutes of wake-up; a shed-load of worry about my little girl's condition; but NO panic or rash actions. No You Tube presenter has all the answers (that is our own task to determine these) but they show us options. This video is 18 minutes long and if I learn or relearn something forgotten it is well worth while. Negative comments, that are not related to a Dangerous Practice, are not helpful and a most often made by trolls and cowards. 43 years of eating preseravtive-laden MREs requires lot of stomach medication, add external stressors and foraging (wild harvest) requires its own back-up plan. We who watch these preparedness videos are a very small group in society. Kind regards to you all, Greg
+cchgn Nice thinking. You have considered your needs, have a supply of consumables and a workable plan. I guess you live above the flood plain, have good supportive neighbors and the life skills to sustain you through adversity. Well done and all the best to you both. So many out there have only one plan - FEMA will rescue and sustain me, so I need not worry or prepare. Kind regards, Greg
Thanks for this. I know this is an old post but good info. I am currently (first time attempt) building my wife and I BOBs. Surprisingly, I am very proud of myself. I missed 3 of the the 10. They all make sense. #1, Let my wife pick her own bag. I picked the one that fits me for both of us. #5, We are both out of shape.... That is what it is, we are working on it. And #10. I have a bad gut as it is. Adding way more to our kits. The rest... Nailed it. Thank you!!!! One thing I would add to #10... Electrolyte packets.
Oak leaves make great toilet paper :). I'm sure there are other plants (no poison oak or sumac type green toilet paper please) who would not mind giving their lives for such an important cause...
This is an extremely well thought out and presented video . I have watched a ton of these Bug-Out-Bag videos ninety percent of the time I just laugh and shake my head . Thank you for putting up such a high quality and informative and as far as I feel myself correct informational video . Your suggestion on the things you need in a first aid kit are spot on And important . One thing I think often gets over looked and should be added though is the importance of adding bug repellent and benydryl and anti allergy pills I think these really often get over looked . I have personally been in two separate incidents of actually having been stranded once in a Alaska on what was supposed to be a short one day bear viewing trip that turned into three days stranded .. The bugs ate us alive it was so bad by the time they did get to us my girlfriend had become extremely ill from the effects of the constant mosquito bites ending up with massive hives .. the next time was when my truck axel broke while fishing in Utah leaving me stranded for 48 hours .. again Mosquitos and chiggers, as well as a wasp sting made that 48 hours extremely misserable .
Sorry, but carrying all that sensitive information with you- it's just plain stupid. Have it *at* your bug out location, or better yet, multiple copies in multiple *secure* locations. Until things get back to normal, those documents are just going to get damaged, lost, or stolen- they're a liability, plain and simple. Once more, they can be used against you. If you run into some crazies and they get pictures of your family, that could cause real problems for you. Sure, they could help identify lost family members, but you need to weigh the risk vs. reward. A BOB should be just the essentials, plus a little bit more. Relying on supplies/resources at your bug out location, and/or a series of supply caches is ideal. Be fast, light, but well prepared. I compare it to backpacking, except you're not going as far (usually), it's not going to last as long (hours to days, not days to weeks- typically), except you're placing more emphasis on handling periurban environments and their unpredictability- namely environmental conditions (terrain/climate) and mild-to-severe societal instability (confusion/violence). You have some good tips, but you need to provide more detail, context, and the trade-offs of those decisions.
The risks are far outweighed by the benefits. I encourage you to do some research, you will find that mine is a view held be most preparedness professionals.
+Dynamic Prepper Well no worries, I'm confident that if something big ever does happen, all the bad advice out there will thin the herd. In the end, it will only improve the odds of survival for my clients.
Caleb, absolutely! I say if the Israelites could go wandering 40 yrs in the desert without needing new sandals (it's in there) and exactly the right amount of food fell every morning to supply the days needs, you know Creator God is one powerful resourceful supplier :D.
I have to say that this is a rare jewl of a video. There will be endless videos of all kinds of bug-out load outs. You definitely point out very valid points. Doesn't matter if you have the best gear money can buy. If you can't hump it or you don't have the skills on how to use your items you are SOL. Take a really good look at yourself and your skill set and tailor your kits accordingly. Test your kits. That's the only way you will truly know what works for you. Oh, best if you bring a friend or two. If I have to elaborate on that then you definitely need a battlebuddy. Rah!
I've been researching bug out bags for a couple of years but I am still learning, adapting and constantly updating. I found this to be one of the most informative and helpful videos I've watched and I am going to make some changes to my gear based on this. So thanks very much! Regarding the information packet...I think this is fine if your bag is in a place where it is always secure. However, if the bag travels with you frequently or stays in the car where it could be vulnerable to theft (either on its own or with the car), I would suggest being very selective with what is in the packet. I am an IT security professional and have worked closely with identity theft prevention. The documents you mentioned would make that envelope a gold mine for an ID thief. But again, overall, this was very helpful and well planned. Thanks!
If you morph the bag in to an EDC then the info packet is different. I carry an info packet in my EDC bag also, but it only contains contact phone numbers, maps and evacuation plans. In a situation where your BOB is needed, the info packet discussed in this video (and many great websites) is so valuable to you that it FAR outweighs any risks... and should not be removed based on fears. Is it a gold mine to thiefs? Sure it is, everything in your BOB is! But its a much bigger gold mine to you. Part of prepping and preparedness is a solid, well planned and highly trained security and self defense plan... if you don't have one, then yes... don't carry ANYTHING that others would want. But hey... you'll have a super light BOB!
Great vid! If you want a good repair strategy for bag . Keep extra fishing line and tapestry sewing needles in the kit. Not a bad idea to reinforce the seems of your bag ahead of time with fishing line.
Thank you for the info on having copies of important documents and the money part aswell. Our family is still working on making a bag so we've been watching a ton of videos on what to put in it. A friend had recommended the copies of important paperwork and money so we did add that, but when we were watching the videos no one ever mentiones anything about it in their videos ...
Great video, very informative. I hope you keep these coming. I find I'm having to rethink everything, now that I'm 60y.o. I'll take all the instruction I can find, and apply it to my old knowledge. thanks again.
#11?- inadequate foot care items. Enough high quality hiking socks, anti fungal sprays and powders as well as blister ointments and dressings. Movement is life and your feet will be your vehicle. You could be walking distances you are not accustomed to and may be in situations where you are sleeping in ur boots. Foot degeneration due to trauma, exposer, fungi, and constant moisture can cripple you terrifyingly quickly. Also educate yourself on proper foot care in the field. I know it sounds silly to some but it's way more important than many people think
You made some excellent points.
I have Dr. Scholl's shoe liners. If you have a blister on your foot, you can cut out a donut shape and secure it over the blister with a band aid. That will protect it from friction.
Would make it #1 having done a lot of 1 week hikes in the bush.
That's why my I.NC.H. and B.O.Bs have a bottle of Gold Bond mixed with talcum powder. He also doesn't go into weapons, ammo, mags, etc...... You can say "be the gray man, blend in' all you want, but I keep it on the swivel, aware of my surroundings at all times, and should a societal collapse thing happen, I will be the blood stained, mud stained guy in tac gear with a Glock 21, AKM, KA-BAR, bayonet, .12 gauge pump shotgun, concealed.40 caliber, tac vest, BDUs, combat boots, and send the don't fuck with me vibe. His "mistakes" (because he's a tier 1 operative, I guess) leave much to be desired and some are just stupid
Cthulhu 669 what if I.NC.H.?
@@cthulhu6697 I like your praxis, first thought I had was 'how you gonna carry all that?
I feel like a big mistake would be not catering to your climate. Most vids are North American in places it gets cold. Which is fine except I live in Australia where the first thing I want with me is a hat and sunscreen, then bug repellant. I'm also urban rather than rural so again, different needs. Cater to where you are and where you're headed.
Definitely. I see a lot of prepping videos, sites focused on rural areas. I live in the suburbs so that type of stuff is useless for me.
true story, im in america in georgia, it does get cold but its more wet than anything which can be just as dangerous. i almost never hear people talking about the climate they are in or the circmcumstances they are prepping for. they just have a bug out bag for a bit of everything which doesnt really work for me. just my opinion though i think each bag should be specific for each situation.
UNIDEN2211 , our power was out for weeks during that bit
Pink Magic Ali , you should plan for what might happen there.
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May I recommend a waterproof and sealable sleeve for your important documents.
Best advice on this crappy comments section. Yes you may
Id highly reccommend foot care items. Mole skin, shoelace, and hell, some small packable shoes if its super soggy where you commonly are. Imagine trying to survive without feet.
Yup, cause when shtf 'papers' are going to be needed.
@Hugh Jarce what if you dont have papers to begin with? What now, know-it-all?
Hugh Jarce , the things you listed would be useless in such a situation
Kinda late to the party here, but in line with your whole "stomach first-aid" bit: try eating the food you have in your BoB to make sure it doesn't destroy your stomach.
mistermanji Good point!!
Even later to the party, but also make sure it's something that you can prepare and handle eating during an emergency. I made some hardtack recently with the thought of putting it in my bag, but that stuff ends up being so hard that unless I have a means to soften it (by soaking it in broth or something) then it's going to be more pain than help during a survival situation.
If I ever need to bug out, I need to travel about 500 miles before I can reach any safe location that belongs to my family. I think I need a bug out wheelbarrow.
heheh..or a Travel Luggage with big Wheels, works pretty good, with a back pack..lol
bug out bike
Look at a game cart hunters use.
Jason Hoskins Game Cart hunters use ?? I have never seen this...but 200 and more years ago ,, natives used Tavois pulled by dogs and horses..is this similiar ?
Rodney Burton I keep a 25lb folding bike in back of my vehicle. It also serves as my "pack animal" if I need to carry >25lbs of supplies in my bag, in addition to a way to get injured people out of the bush, get places faster if my vehicle breaks (or if gas is hard to find if SHTF), save energy & my leg muscles going down hills, etc. Oh, and in WW2, bikes were oft used to outflank an enemy without the NOISE of an automobile.
alot of people dosent take in account the stress and physical needs of bugging out and the mental toll it takes on the body and brain. excellent video
10. I would also recommend throwing in a bottle of activated charcoal pills, and a small bottle of apple cider vinegar for immediate first aid for stomach flu/virus. Yes, those two in combination, will fight off a severe case of illness related to stomach issues, especially food poisoning.
very good advice. I suspect many people forget to pack a map marking the route to the bugout location, especially maps that show alternate routes as your primary may not be available.
One suggestion related to your info packet:
You can do this at home or at UPS Store/Kinkos etc. Take all the smaller stuff you might need like a car title, driver's license, SS card etc and use a scanner and/or copier to put an image of all of them on a single sheet of paper (if possible, if not, use two) double side that paper if needed. Shrink things down as needed to get as much as you can on that paper but make sure you can still read it without a jeweler's eye piece.
Now, if you don't have a machine to do this pay the $2 it costs at a UPS/Kinkos and laminate that sheet of paper.
Once that's done even if you drop your bag in a river or a lake you won't lose any of that valuable information.
"Kinko's".
@Bill Randall In a TEOWAWKI scenario, I'd agree with you, but if it's a localized disaster then these documents are going to be vital.
What did you do with the originals ?
@@Jimbo_Conn For me, personally, I like to break things up to have options that cover as many issues as possible. The originals are in a safety deposit box and I have full sized copies in a fireproof safe in my house too. (Obviously doesn't apply to things like a driver's license or passport, I keep those at the house).
As Grant points out, some situations you won't care about any of this, in many you will. I like to separate things to cover as much ground as possible. If my house burns down when I'm not here I still have copies in the box.
I figure that where I live. statistically, a tornado or a house fire is more likely so I have those things covered. If everything went totally crazy then you might not care about having a copy right away but if you end up displaced, having to cross an international border or trying to reclaim property after-the-fact having a copy of those documents will go a long way towards making your life easier.
One of the best info vids that i have seen on youtube. Most of the vids are either tacticool or bishcrafter vids. Its as if they have given absolutely no thought to what is actually needed, or even wanted, during a given bug out situation. They are more interested in collecting “toys” to brag about. I am married, 27 years, with two sons. They each have their own bug out packs, and we have had family meetings to go through each item and its intended uses. We have also practiced fire starting, shelter set up, water purification, and even the planned steps for evacuation, meeting locations (yes, more than one based on severity of the event). These are all basic emergency preparedness steps that are extremely valuable when necessary.
"Too Tactical...." that's true for most people in anything these days :) The first thing bad guys will think is that you're military or paramilitary - not good.
This is actually my 1st mistake. I thought it was awesome because I feel cool about it. But then, people labelled me as the soldier guy (I am not).
I failed at being a Grayman.
Honestly this was the best video on the bug out topic that I have seen. You really have a well thought out and strategic plan. Most people want to have that Bush craft tactical molle bug out bag like you said but don't put any thought into what they really need. they all say " you don't want to draw any attention to yourself in these situations so remember to pack camo and hang a bunch of molle pouches on your 511 tactical bag ". This video was extremely helpful for me. I'm not building a bug out bag but I am going on a 3 day hike and this video was just what I needed. Those same mistakes still apply. Thank you
Well said! You are one of the few that I have heard talk about being in shape. There are a lot of armchair preppers that aren't going to make it a block LOl. Well rounded video.
I agree on the bushcraft. It's good to use that as a fallback plan rather than a first-choice option.
If you are talking 72 hours, all you need is 3 days food, a stainless canister, some water, and maybe a tarp. You see, the biggest mistake people make, is packing way too much shit for 72 hours. I could almost live that long naked with nothing. The second biggest mistake, probably the first, is not packing for a long term situation. If you have to leave, it's most likely going to be long term.
Your bug out location should be safe and stocked already... like right now. Your BOB needs to get you there, regardless if its 1 day, 3 days or 12 days away. Your BOB is dictated by where you are going. If you don't know where your going... then your a refugee, regardless of whats in your bag.... and lord help you. And if your enjoying the winter cold like we are here... your gonna need a hell of a lot more than a tarp buddy! If you are naked with nothing... you would not survive an hour around here!
eNosArmory I think most people don't have a place to go, they don't have BOL. They think they're going to just rough it in the woods, which is why we see these huge BOBs. They're really INCH bags. My BOB is for disasters like house fires. It has some change of clothes, important documents, credit card, food and 3 days of water...that's all you need. I don't have a BOL, so I unfortunately have to have an INCH bag, but that's a last ditch effort if i can't bug in
Jeffrey Caulfield As far as getting a BOL, I always ask a simple question... If your house burns down tonight and your standing on your front lawn with your family (obviously making assumptions here) in your undies with your BOB on your back and your dog in your arms watching the FD water pour over your life, what will you do next... where will you go? A family members house? Friends house? Hotel? the answer to that is your first BOL and make plans to get there... if its a hotel choose it now, put the phone # in your phone and on your phone # list in your bag. Then just grow it from there... run through scenarios in your head and where will you go....
eNosArmory I meant to point out that I could do that during the summer. What ever time of year it is, I am going to have the proper clothes. The point I am making here is that you don't need all that stuff to survive three days and that too many pack for three days an not long term, which is a concern.
***** "everyone assumes"... interesting false assumtion you make there...
Thank you. I appreciate your time in compiling a list like this and weighing reasons and/or options. I live where Colorado's Sawatch Range crosses the Sangre de Cristos and the valley floor is 7500' above sea level. The entire area is comprised of many peaks over 14,000', more at 13K, 12K and tons of lesser summits. The point is that bugging out here is a formidable option with an hour's drive through one two-lane highway accessing east and west . . . suffice it to say, I could go on. At 72 years of age I could play rear-guard for a while to give those I love a start but I will certainly discuss preps and forward this to each of them for discussion. Thanks again. Good insights.
Id say being in shape is the most paramount. What's a car without an engine? Or a car with a blown head gasket? You'll go a short way very inefficiently. If you expect to perform in emergency conditions, you must be similar to a well oiled machine that's passed all of its maintenance checks. Then you can put a "load" on the motor & run smoother. All while having your peace of mind. A lot of these prepper guys should consider their health before building their bug out bag, otherwise, their bug out bag will outlast them.. Great video by the way.
+Ethan walk 10 to 15 miles 9:50 i don't think so pick a spot on the freeway and drive for 15 miles can walk that hell NO
+Ethan i do see about 5 cars break down each day driving 18 miles
+Ethan 100%. The problem is it's cooler to buy tacticool gear than spend 5 days a week in the gym and eating well. The majority of people are in for one hell of a shock if shit actually were to hit the fan no matter how fancy their BOBs are.
this is one of the best bugout bag vids ive seen thus far. so many of these "prepper" guys are just overgrown kids playing pretend. they like to collect all the techy gear and show it off... then they have the nerve to say that they "tested it in the field for 3 months", when really they just gear up and go play pretend in their local woods for a weekend or whenever their wives allow them to. If you are actually serious about this stuff, try living out of your pack. Go hop freight trains for a month or two with your so-called "BOB" and then tell me how practical and essential it and it's contents are.
this video is awesome. im subscribing right now.
Great list. You had me laughing at "fishin' or strangling opossums" 😂
***** agreed, just pictured someone putting a opossum in a sleeper hold when you said that. Didn't mean for it to sound rude or anything like that.
His articulate explanation for not looking tactical. "That's just not what you want to do." Brilliant insight. Thanks for everything.
On point 10 I'd also suggest probiotic pills and powders to help in keeping your gut and digestive system on track. Also might be good idea to add in some Gatorade or similar electrolyte drink powders so if you do have bad diarrhea or vomiting you can try to replace some critical fluids between bouts.
You don’t see hardly anyone carry money, personal info or meds. So you have a lot of good points. Thanks for sharing!
Great video! My favorite part was about fitness. I always preach this but no one wants to listen. I'm active duty military and there is a reason we have fitness tests. I love watching videos of 300+lbs people explaining how they are gonna take on the world with their AR15. There is a reason the game company Treyarch hasn't made "Call of Duty: Fat Ops."
Possibly one of the very best bug out bag discussions I've heard. I am a huge fan of good gloves, because my first survival tool is my hands, and it's hard to get anything done with injured hands.
Thank you.
Very Good ! Well Presented !
Tip : Scan all your documents and Email them to yourself. You now have access to them anywhere on the globe. You cant loose them and they cant be stolen.
+Reichtangle Oh, really ! You learn something new everyday. Who would be reading them & who is
+Reichtangle Eula ?
you can just encrypt the documents, but to decrypt you must have the same program, some are small enough to email that program as well. so you have both in the same place. and even if someone has both, without your password, it's still useless to them.
Best video on this subject EVER ! I've watched all kinds of videos for years on this, and said to myself most of these people are screwed,and they don't even know it YET ! Awesome video !
I gotta say, I saw the intro I was like "ooooh right... yet another american crazy zombie fighting dude with guns" and well I'm happy I pushed through! Your vid is full of good advices and you have an awesome attitude about it! Just wanted to share hehe thanks for this!
I agree that the dramatic intro is counter-productive to feeling like what comes next will be anything useful or real to pay attention to lol. Glad I pushed through too.
Hi great video and wise comments. The messenger bag single shoulder strap format is ‘in’ at the moment but it is unsuitable for long distance carry of heavy weight loads. My BOV is low visibility older ‘family’ vehicle. I planned our Bug-out route from SE to NW Wisconsin with 3 parallel routes with cross links; avoiding all major roads and cities. I used Google Maps to research each of my routes. I documented and screen shot of every road junction, bridge over river, on-route town, road side stop, City Hall, Police & Fire Station, medical facility, defiles and lateral obstacle. Each route segment is documented in a plastic sleeve binder hardcopy and USB thumb drive back-up. A family weekend trip to our bug-out location was used to truth-check and update along route information. Our rural country road speed was moderate with a total trip time of four hours. My worst case is three days, using known off-route night hides. Our BOBs are stored on the roof rack above the vehicle exit door. We have food / utensils / water / fuel / tools / vehicle spares in the trunk for the bug-out journey. Additionally a canvas tarp roll with sleep mats and sleeping bags is positioned at the back of the roof rack for easy no-mess access. Yes, this is back-up duplication and a lot of what-if planning (long military career). We have documentation for our Bug-Out County so we can prove we are ‘on our way home.’ Each family member has an in-vehicle function Driver-Cook / Commander-Navigator / left side observation-Security / right side observation-Communication. Our Bug-out food is food we prepare because keeping things normal helps our emotional stability in times of great stress. We travel our bug-out route a number of times each year and practice our responsibilities so that we will all know our planned countermeasure will been well rehearsed, so no stress in the real thing.
+Anthony Slusser I totally agree with you. You must be constantly vigilant for the weather and social signs that compel to you leave your home and have a personal / family plan of action to bug-out. You need 20+ houses, unified and well stocked to have an effective bug-in plan for that to be an effective long-term self-protection plan. [Consider 6 hours ON and Six Hours OFF security shifts for six weeks duration - THAT is a lot of co-ordination and co-operation.] In my home state wild fires are a huge rural threat. The liberals / Greens will not permit fire load management so wild fires are very intense, fast moving (up to 150 mph with hot winds) and smoke obscures roads causing fatal pile-ups of 5+ LATE fleeing vehicles. My Bug-Out plan is to leave early, before the government introduces emergency control measures and before local vigilante groups man organised road blocks. By day +7 there will be refugees and marauder bands robbing, murdering and car-jacking. By day +7 the government, overwhelmed by events will declare Martial Law zones, imposed curfews and authorize 'shoot to kill' orders. There is a great 1960,s movie on You Tube 'Panic in The Year Zero'. All the best my friend, kind regards from Greg
Great video!
The MOST reasonable preparedness video I have ever seen on the web! :)
Thanks for being so clear and honest about your points of view.
Here in Norway, anyway, bushcraft is one of the most important skills when it comes to any bug out situation. EVERYTHING is surrounded by either forest, mountains, rivers, snow, fjords or all together, hehe :)
thanks again for sharing such ggood video :)
Muscle rub is also a must for the first aid kit. When you strain a muscle or get a kink, it can and is sometimes the difference between being able to continue to move and being unable to. The stuff is cheap, doesn't take much room, is light, and is like magic, especially under stressful conditions where you're moving more and with more weight than you normally do.
Loved the opening shot of the what looked like an old man strong man contestant carrying his kitchen from home on his back.
And a chair... Hilarious.
THANK YOU! All these videos of these bug out bags with 5 magezines in them, like, c'mon. I had to change "bug out bag" to "72 hour emergency kit" because they were too bushcraft/living in the wild or had way too many weapons. That's some valuable space they're taking
Jokes on everybody, When you live in the middle of nowhere on almost limitless land without any of these supplies you learn to survive with just a knife, hatchet, and fire starter.
Just found your channel, subscribed. I saw your Scott Walker sticker on your bench and just had to comment. He's the best thing to happen to WI! Great info, thanks for sharing.
Listen to this guy he makes a lot of great points. I live 45 min. north outside of a major city which puts me pretty much in the "woods". That being said I don't want to blend in with the "urban" landscape. I'm a veteran with a lot of prior service gear that I use for my BOB. It works and has gotten me through a lot of life threaten situations. I keep my kit as low key as possible. I don't go full Rambo not to stand out as much. Use what works for you and your surrounding areas.
Thank you for that. I have been prepping for many years, and during that time, my survival resources have grown considerably. I went from a bug-out BAG, to a closet, to a room. I believe I have what I need to create multiple bug-bags. Your video pointed out some essential elements I hadn't considered. Although, I am still hopeful that I will have the logistical advantage of my SUV. I'll take car camping over backpacking, any day. ;)
Great points you made ....eapecially about first aid. I bought a hikers first aid kit for my bob only to find it was filled with useless filler. For those who are into prepping i'd recommend a medical kit called the MedPak its made by a German company i believe, its sold on amazon. Best quality kit for 36 bucks hands down.
+Matt Rohm I bought one a month ago on Amazon too, they are very good quality.
+Matt Rohm Got a link to the product?
Thanks man, good tip.
Could you please post the name of the manufacturer? Doing a search for "MedPak" on Amazon gave me results that does not match your description. I found a silver pouch called "MedPak 70", with products from various USA manufacturers, and it is currently unavailable. Searching the web, I found a company from the UK that makes something called a "Medpac", but only lists prices in British pounds, so I doubt they're ready for international distribution. Even a link to a product that can't be purchased on Amazon anymore would be helpful. I could either find other places it is sold, or get a list of the contents.
I bought my bag first and am glad I did. It was on sale and I saved some money. I have been working on my kit for many years and keep adding and changing things out. If I didn't buy the bag first, if something happened I would have to carry my gear in a pillow case or trash bag. Having a tactical bag and gear where I live will be no problem, that's what will blend in. Thanks for the video and good luck.
Mistake nr. One : forgeting about the toilet paper :)
True! Prob won't happen now, post covid-19 "shelter in place" orders. I'll never forget my wipe.
DD O'Brien lol
Wow, I actually learned a lot watching this. So many other videos are just people copying each other and the same info/disinfo getting passed around but nobody really thinking independently on their own. Thanks dude, making adjustments right now!
Add "not too much, not too heavy" to your list and I am fully with you...
Having a very heavy bag isn't a mistake if you are fit enough to carry it, look at the sherpas that guide the climbers on Everest, these guys carry 3 times their body weight, up steep narrow paths. As long as you're fit enough carry as much as you can load.
sherpas? we re not climbing everest.
+MikeAnshit LOL, Learn some history, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first people to make the summit.
i know that. but the bags he's referring to are not meant to be 3x your wait. and jk i did not know they were the first peeps to climb a useless mountain lol
+MikeAnshit So if you knew that, why did you say Sherpas don't climb then? My point is, carry as much as you can carry, even if you have to ditch some along the way, if you can handle 125lbs carry an extra 25lbs of food, you'll be glad of the extra calories and your pack will be getting lighter by the day.
I love this video and highly recommend to anyone starting to prep. I started prepping about 4-5 years ago in college, had a very crude bag and the contents of my bugout bag have evolved with trial and error. I think the two worst in my opinion are No strategy and Too tactical. I prep for practical every day reasons, mainly natural disaster. I live in S.C. near where there was heavy flooding a few months ago, always a hurricane each year, tornadoes, fire, potential for earthquakes. Its very poetic to prep for the zombie apocalypse or civil war 2.0 but its just not as likely to happen as other more practical things. I train to my bag and I use it nearly every day for something, Lighter, flashlight, duck tape, bandaid; if i need something and its in my pack i grab it, if its a significant amount I replace it.
Good thoughtful video. I do think that water already purified is good to take, and that however, you should have cooked perishable food. This is what youare used to eating, and it will last on or two days unrefrigerated, this avoids stomach problems completely, but assumes a lot of weight and space. TP is very important. Rubbing alcohol is extremely important. I think everyone has things they need to improve, and most people have significant problems that are from year long issues that's difficult to change. I don't have a car. Some people (okay, many people) are obese. Some people are alcoholics. Imagine you are alcoholic, you'd lose your mind not having any more drinks. Most smokers have no extra cigarettes, you can think of other habits. Instantly having to change these will add to the stress enough to slow you down.
Thank you for your insights. Being 71, out of shape, medically dependent, makes my decision easier... last stand at home.
THIS is the best 'bug out' video I've ever seen. It was well presented and well researched. I've seen dozens of similar videos and I've learned more from this one than any other. Thanks!
Thanks for the watching!
eNosArmory Agreeing with Steve here. Very practicle, well done. I'm going to get my "paperwork / records' together and keep it dry! Thanks for lighting a fire under my butt. LOL
Thanks. This is one of the best videos I've seen. Valuable and thought provoking information presented without any wasted words.
I bought the bag first (5.11 rush 72) and filled up my Amazon cart with items. I'm going to buy a new couple few items each week.
+AnimalMotherV2 Hi, great bag, my SF unit issued it. I installed a cut down short grip on my M4 (like the USAF Colt M608 Survival Rifle grip); to store it in the pack's side pockets. Get a dark blue (original Ninja tactical colour) waterproof pack cover for urban move and wear urban clothes.
One of the most level-headed, practical GOOD/BOB videos I've seen on UA-cam. Thanks
forgot a good set of vice grips:D I don't go anywhere without that tool.
Great points, most people live or work in or around a city, big or little. Getting home to your family will be the what most want to do. we learned our lesson about having a plan a couple years ago when we were forced out by a forest fire. I was at work, she was at home with the kids, lack communication(we live in an area where CEL phones don't work every where) cost us several hours of frustration trying find each other. Your bag is to get you home, not live like Grizzly Adams in the woods. Make a plan and review the plan on a regular basis things change roads close, bridge work ect. And be realistic, yes anything COULD happen, but what is likely to happen? Natural disaster, power outage, Riots due to social issues. And don't forget your pets in your planning.
Economy collapses, that's the end all be all, you haven't seen society yet, untill you whiteness that.. and the rate we are going, won't be long..
When your "bug out bag" burns in the fire, you will wish you had the bushcraft knowledge instead. Or when your location turns out to have been occupied by bandits, and you now have no place to go, KNOWLEDGE will save you, will feed you, keep you warm and safe and healthy, not with supplies that quickly run out but with sustainable things the Earth commonly provides.
I have a bag of stuff ready to take away, but it doesn't contain a first aid kit. I actually own one, but there was nothing in there worthwhile I didn't already have. But even if I lose it all, and have no place to go, I know exactly what to do to survive.
ALoonwolf "too bushcraft" does not mean "no bushcraft"... I always have and continue to advocate bushcraft skills. However, having a firm grasp of bushcraft does not excuse one from packing essentials in their BOB with the excuse they have just live off the bounty of the land. Redundancy is a 2 way street... just as bushcraft can back up the possible failures of a BOB... A good BOB can back up the possible failures of Bushcraft.
+eNosArmory AAHCHEWW! Sorry, I'm allergic to bull crap. Lets be real here. First off, WHY 3 days or 72 hour bag? In my opinion, if you need to bug out, chances are, it's going to be longer than 3 days. Hey might be 3 months. There is no such thing as too bushcrafty, or too survival-ly. The more knowledge you have the less you need to take. Screw a 72 hour bag. You need a rest of your life bag. And the knowledge to use it. You say avoid contact, then you say "there's probably going to be people with you". Fact is you don't know what the heck is going to happen, or what you might need at any given time. With the 10 C's and a gun, 3 days aint nothing. Especially if I'm in a city around all them resources. Or I catch you on the outskirts of town trying to sleep with 4 or 5 hundred on you. For real, don't you get it? It will be hell, with people doing all kinds of bad stuff to survive. You gotta use your head. If I had 3 days to travel thru a hostile area, then all I need is a 2 liter bottle of water, a knife, and a bag of trail mix in my pocket. Don't need all that other stuff because I won't be making camp, building a fire, cooking, or sleeping. I would stay awake, walk the entire time, and keep a look out. That would cut my time out there down to maybe 2 days because I'm not taking time to F off.
+ALoonwolf Totally agree! 100%! Right now, my obsession is learning my plants. The earth is already made to keep us alive, fed, and healthy. But if you have no knowledge of how, your screwed.
Lisa Doesburg That is correct bro. Keep learning. Don't listen to those that say that's to much. Because it's just to much for them, to understand.
1 thing I can't grasp is prepper spend thousands on all this shit and the world's gunna just be fine, 99.9% you will never ever need 2 use any of that equipment so it's a waste of money and time
This would be my first recommendation among many other clips to explain a realistic bug-out plan to someone that has no knowledge in the matter. Thank you for sharing your knowledge champ! Much appreciated.
Good job. I have ben R&D get home bags for almost 30yr. You points Are well though out . When i speak at seminars , i make some of the same points. Hears what i tell people not to do [ my pack] The Ultimate Getting Home Bag , specialized. Hears an taste of my talk C.E.R.T. Disaster Preparedness Motivational Speaker Keep up the good work
Good links, I enjoyed them a lot! Happy to sub and look forward to more of your videos! Thanks for watching
Thank you for the your insight and thoughts on this topic. Your ideas are well thought out and your presentation clear, intelligent, and well delivered. Definitely a new subscriber.I too have bought several packs and different gear as my knowledge and experience has increased. It's been from videos just like yours that has allowed me to improve my chances for making a possibly bad situation not only survivable but probably comfortable. I just want to say thank you. I do have a hard time deciding what to put in my bug out bag. As i cannot see the future, I have come to the conclusion that i should leave my bag hopelessly overfilled and way too heavy with items. The rational is that if the need should rear it's ugly head, i can drop, leave, or hide what i might not need at that time. I think that there are too many variables involved with all of the possible scenarios as to why i would be bugging out, to have a one kit fits all. But i am going to add some items to my first aid kit and work on developing "a plan" Thank you again.
I found your video to be extremely useful! Is it possible to have a posting of the 10 items typed out? Thanks for the info.
+funsekr I posted the points in the video description.
+eNosArmory I have had my gallbladder and part of intestie removed. I have to limit everything I eat to zero fat or get very very sick plus the random diarehia. I have to take liver medicine to remain feeling ok as well what would be my best tatic to survive?
THE GUY Assess your risks, plan accordingly.
+THE GUY make sure you have essential medication with you, if you require a specific diet for your situation, bring it too. Zero fat diet is hard to accomplish so I would suggest a larger stock of food.
larger how so john Sullivan
I love your points in this video.I always see this videos or shows about preppers and they are either over weight and out of breath while talking in the video. Get in shape! your body is your best and most reliable weapon. Without your body you are nothing.
how says you need to have less than 5% body fat? you can have 30% body fat and still be good. Im just saying dont be like 90% body fat lmao.
everyone needs a grenade in there bug out bag (next to the k-bar)
Yeah I saw that.
no no that's a potatoe masher :). at least that's what the Germans called Em.
+joseph hunter more bang for your money
Duuuuude I love The big lez show, that pick made me lose it lol
Broey's Gaming
The German "potato masher" it was called that because 1 the Germans battalion cooks would actually used for that. 2 it looks so.
I'm happy that you said something about being in shape. I'm a xc runner and I think it's the best way to prep for most things. And the info part was super helpful.
Having a network where you know the needs of others and they know your needs. You plan to cooperate.
You see this is why I love this kinda thing this video is years old but I still found like 1 good point that I never thought of, stomach meds, you don't wanna get the shits out in the woods with a limited supply of toilet paper.
Thank you for mistake number 5!!!!!! So many people making BOB videos and go bags and zombie apocalypse bags have the fattest hands! Indicating that they are so out of shape! How the hell do you expect to survive a natural disaster/zombie apocalypse/etc etc being fat as hell!? I think that should be mistake number one. Not only will you slow down your group/family but put them in danger. You can have all the supplies you want but if you can't walk a mile with that gear without stopping because your second chin is sweaty than there is a problem.
Very insightful. I usually don't comment on videos, but yours is the most conclusive advice I've yet to come across, so I was forced to say something. You've earned another subscriber.
info packet is the best idea>
Now here's a EDC/Bug Out video that taught me something instead of making me want to buy something.
Great job. I can put this kind of information into practice.
Great vid. Subscribed.
Very good video. I am an avid outdoorsman (literally endurance camped for 4 months straight in 2017), I thoroughly enjoyed the information.
This is all great advice!
just my thought, but what I see as a top ten mistake is a lack of water. most people do not start out carrying enough water to get them going, and then also lack a way to replenish their water along the way. water goes along with food, and lots of people pack dehydrated meals, and again they forgot to account for water. and as mentioned in the video, having water is needed if you have digestive tract issues. you need a way to make water safe to drink, and a way to carry it with you while on the move. lots of great options out there for doing that.
How about a roll of duct tape that will fix anything
Not a big fan of duct tape... overrated IMHO. The only thing I like duct tape for is a temporary repair to a tent or tarp. I prefer gaffer tape and electrical tape for everyday stuff.
Max Groetsch Duct tape is amazing, you can fix shit, insulate shit and jerry rig shit in a pinch and serves as emergency tinder. But something more permanent like epoxy or contact cement is better.
get a role of duct tape put some electrical tape in the center and there
You don't need the entire roll, but it's some very versatile stuff!
It can do anything gaffer or electrical tape can do with a much more stronger adhesive quality.
Indeed, it literally can fix everthing. In fact, I successfully fixed my marriage with a duct tape.
Very good sound advice , makes one think twice after watching lots of prep videos sensible advice worth taking thanks for sharing
Yay I made it 8 minutes in before falling asleep!
FUCK YOU.
+Jacob Martinez 😂
I love this video. There are so many preppers out there who put up videos that are "Too tactical" and "too bushcraft." I appreciate your emphasis on survival and planning. (Though I admit that I have a lot of work to do on tip # 5) These are great suggestions/ observations.
There are two additional items that (I think) ought to go in every bug-out-bag: A supply of any prescription meds you may need, and book, deck of cards, or SOMETHING to help you unwind. You probably mention these in other videos which I haven't seen yet, but I just want to remind everyone.
Gosh an American that doesn't just pack 7 guns & 15 knives.....wow he really speaks sense I'm impressed & have to think twice before insulting all Americans because this one is on the ball & living on this planet not too bushcraft not too tactical really sorted balanced we can all learn from him.
There is so much emphasis on zombies (which are biologically not possible) & being Rambo it's a fantasy escape from the lives & rules we have but we should pack for reality not fantasy so this guy packs for reality although I don't agree with all he says & lots of us especially in the UK don't have bug out locations our country isn't big enough to have much wilderness especially if you live in London.i can drive hours & not get an area of quiet land to build a bug out & land in the countryside is priced like city space in most countries.so we all alter our kit & always change it but the tips from this guys vids are well above average.
Really loved your video.
I found out through this that there are "2 mistakes" that I'm making and need to fix..
#5 -not in shape
#9 -No BOB repair kit.
Thank you.
Mistake number one is living in a location that is susceptible to having to bug out. Building and living in a very rural area saved me a ton on silly weekend warrior gear. Every penny I spend on preps is to improve security and maintain a three year supply of MRE's and other long term storage food items. Water is my main limitation at this time. Literally 100's of 10 gallon pre-packaged water jugs on hand and plenty of purification methods, but it still worries me. Does anyone know who long it takes for the plastic to degrade on those things? I have no idea. I started buying two or three a week several years ago and upon monthly inspections, integrity seems fine. I try to rotate when I can but it is just the wife and I now. We have a small group that will rally here when/of the time comes, but that is primarily for security purposes. I lot of work being done on a secure underground shelter but that is the Alamo so to speak.
craig79792000 Great points!
Good advice but I think you are missing the point. The whole idea of having a BOB is because you do not have the luxury of living in a place that is not susceptible to having to bug out. Not everyone can or wants to live "off grid" so to speak. Yet they still need to be prepared for the worst. Also, the majority of these bags are made to get you back home, not away from it. What happens when shit hits the fan and you are 50 miles away from home?
James Velazquez Yet another great point. People living in rural areas have just as much need for a 72 hour survival bag as anyone else. It really is the 1 true universal of preparedness.
People living in rural areas are the exception, not the rule. And while many would love to, many can not. I personally enjoy living in the tight knit community we live in, I enjoy having the great schools here to send my kids to, I enjoy the network of family friends and neighbors we have spent years building, I enjoy having my wife pursue her healthcare career which means soo much to her, I enjoy having easy access to one of the finest Martial Arts Dojo's in my state and train there 4 times a week on my quest for 1st Dan. If it means my disaster preparedness is more challenging and not as ideal as someone else.... so be it.
One of the most pragmatic and useful bug out bag videos I've seen. You also get extra survival points for using the phrase "strangling possums"
I had a friend who went camping to regular camping sites. He took no food. He took salt and pepper and traded.
Can you eat zombie?
fuck no lol
I heard that they will give you the runs... lol
Good video. Great advice. As an otr truck driver the digestive system is critical then, you add higher levels of stress and as you said, quickly your stomach and digestive system is in deep caca. I will improve on what I already have.
House becoming unlivable is not a reason to bug out. One goes to the nearest motel until the contractor makes the repairs.
Bug out circumstances require safety from other people or wide spread disaster.
If one only needs to be safe for a few days, then simply go to the nearest motel.
Bug out circumstances is likely going to be more than a few days and unknown when it will be safe again.
The current popular concept of bugging out is purely romantic.
Imagine living in Africa and the Bokoharem is invading one's village. That is a bug out scenario.
Lancelot Xavier I think your advice goes over most peoples heads . If you have to escape your house / town in an emergency you take food, water ,shelter, money, not loads of guns big knives and other crap
I don't think you get the point.
If your home is too unsafe to be at I doubt the motel a few blocks away are any different.
I can't afford to pay for a room now.... more less a bob senerio... lol
Just watched this a second time and took notes. Good info and thanks for posting it. Mostly I never see a situation where I would bug out, but rather a "get home" bag is more likely, and nearly all the information here can be appropriate for that as well.
Thanks for watching
Why not learn how to make a Crystal radio so that u will have access to what is going on out side in the world it uses am frequency no battery's easy to make and light weight
Otaku forever. Nice. Lol
good solid ideas and great info thank you 4 sharing - another site suggested aluminium foil on ground to make fire and store some flat and wrap canteen with duct tape in case and basic fish kit and can make hook out of barbed wire and use paracord for line attached to stick also can use something shiny for lure i just made bow out of Pvc 5 foot long cut slit long hole inch off ends use paracord or rope that fits comfortably end of arrow I bought arrow's friend who hunts suggested five arrow's and can fish with rope attached to arrow ALSO rope with slip knot on bow easily comes off and can use for walking stick and stick rope into end then can't see is bow I have mine in digeridoo carry bag with long carry strap tks
This video was interesting. However I do disagree with you on certain points. A bug out situation is dependent on why you are leaving and so is the plan. If it is a natural disaster then am bugging in unless the house is gone or to stay is life threatening. That plan is already set.
If society and government has completely broken down and it's no longer safe to stay at home. Then that a completely different situation and a totally different set of plans. We have seen how government has assumed control where it doesn't have the rights to it in the first place in the past seven years. In that situation is what am planning for as I know it's coming but I will stay put as long as I can. Those plans are still being worked on. Being ex-military am no stranger to tactical. So, having prepped for tactical and need to work on bushcraft as it's very rusty; this is all doable. The only thing I will have going against me is age. You get older, things don't work as well as they did when you were young; so you have to consider those factors. So, I don't see myself lugging around 125lbs like I did when I was young on 20 mile hikes. But when your life depends on it; you will do what you must. So, going slow and cautiously may end up as an advantage as I will avoid everything I can. Fight when you must but avoid when possible.
I do thank you for item 10 on fiber. Your right, I have completely forgot about that.
+TechMan1219 I too am an advocate of BI as long as possible. We grow our own food, have 2 well heads and are self sufficient, so there's no reason to leave that. Even if our house burnt down,. we will live in a tent until we can build another house. IMO even in a govt breakdown, Staying put has ALOT more advantage. Like Eno said, if you leave, YOU are a refugee. I don;t want to be a refugee. I went to NOLA after Katrina( to help rebuild) and ALOT oif folks stayed at their place even tho their house was destroyed. They lived in a tent until they got a FEMA trailer. ALot of people don't know this, but if you chose to stay at your place and rebuild , the govt would put a FEMA trailer there.
+TechMan1219 I think that the important thing is to HAVE a plan. I completely agree that all plans have to be flexible, but many people don't have ANY plan at all. Those are the people who are going to be stuck in over-crowded shelters, with no food, clothes, etc.
TheInfiniterider
Well that was the lesson learned at NOLA at Katrina. I learned a LONG time ago, "If you fail to plan, failure surely has one for you"....lol
Those who failed to plan died in their attics or ended up in the Super Dome. That was the 1% . 80% evacuated( like the govt told them to) . Btw I'm a Florida native, we KNOW hurricanes. they are NO joke. When one is bearing down on you, time to bail. Which means, you drive to a hotel at points up North, until it's over, then you go home and rebuild.
Another 10% tried to stay home( that was the older gen, who'd been thru hurricanes).
+TechMan1219 Excellent observation. We each need many different preparedness plans that are tailor-made to OUR specific needs and our geographic location. A single / alone person's considerations are very different to a young family or a retired couple. When our young daughter was born, the bug-out to the hospital 50 miles away at mid-night Plan kick-in, 72 hr hospital-stay bags were prepared. So far 4 emergency activations; rolling within 10 minutes of wake-up; a shed-load of worry about my little girl's condition; but NO panic or rash actions. No You Tube presenter has all the answers (that is our own task to determine these) but they show us options. This video is 18 minutes long and if I learn or relearn something forgotten it is well worth while. Negative comments, that are not related to a Dangerous Practice, are not helpful and a most often made by trolls and cowards. 43 years of eating preseravtive-laden MREs requires lot of stomach medication, add external stressors and foraging (wild harvest) requires its own back-up plan. We who watch these preparedness videos are a very small group in society. Kind regards to you all, Greg
+cchgn Nice thinking. You have considered your needs, have a supply of consumables and a workable plan. I guess you live above the flood plain, have good supportive neighbors and the life skills to sustain you through adversity. Well done and all the best to you both. So many out there have only one plan - FEMA will rescue and sustain me, so I need not worry or prepare. Kind regards, Greg
Thanks for this. I know this is an old post but good info. I am currently (first time attempt) building my wife and I BOBs. Surprisingly, I am very proud of myself. I missed 3 of the the 10. They all make sense. #1, Let my wife pick her own bag. I picked the one that fits me for both of us. #5, We are both out of shape.... That is what it is, we are working on it. And #10. I have a bad gut as it is. Adding way more to our kits. The rest... Nailed it. Thank you!!!! One thing I would add to #10... Electrolyte packets.
very imformiteve i liked how you put in the point of digestive aids (pepto milk of magnisia ect ) way to many people avoid that lol
This is the most helpful "Bug Out Bag" I have ever come across! Thank you very much.
Ummmm....... Did Anyone Else Notice The German Grenade In The Top Left Corner Or Is It Me
+The Gamer Kid I noticed that too!
Es ist ein stielhandgranate
Also, dislike for capitals.
I like these tutorials that remind you what you will most likely come up against to prepare properly.
i was thinking that a bunch of people forget toilet paper :)
Yes toilet paper if you got food most bags have little or no food . my point is you can get by without toilet paper , food not so much .
michael swanson. t.p. is the most common personal item found on k.i.a.'s. of all wars throughout history.
Oak leaves make great toilet paper :). I'm sure there are other plants (no poison oak or sumac type green toilet paper please) who would not mind giving their lives for such an important cause...
Your right! Don't forget Mountain money!
michael swanson I keep those little Kleenex travel packs in my bag for shit tickets!
This is an extremely well thought out and presented video . I have watched a ton of these Bug-Out-Bag videos ninety percent of the time I just laugh and shake my head .
Thank you for putting up such a high quality and informative and as far as I feel myself correct informational video . Your suggestion on the things you need in a first aid kit are spot on
And important . One thing I think often gets over looked and should be added though is the importance of adding bug repellent and benydryl and anti allergy pills I think these really often get over looked . I have personally been in two separate incidents of actually having been stranded once in a Alaska on what was supposed to be a short one day bear viewing trip that turned into three days stranded .. The bugs ate us alive it was so bad by the time they did get to us my girlfriend had become extremely ill from the effects of the constant mosquito bites ending up with massive hives .. the next time was when my truck axel broke while fishing in Utah leaving me stranded for 48 hours .. again Mosquitos and chiggers, as well as a wasp sting made that 48 hours extremely misserable .
Sorry, but carrying all that sensitive information with you- it's just plain stupid. Have it *at* your bug out location, or better yet, multiple copies in multiple *secure* locations. Until things get back to normal, those documents are just going to get damaged, lost, or stolen- they're a liability, plain and simple. Once more, they can be used against you. If you run into some crazies and they get pictures of your family, that could cause real problems for you. Sure, they could help identify lost family members, but you need to weigh the risk vs. reward.
A BOB should be just the essentials, plus a little bit more. Relying on supplies/resources at your bug out location, and/or a series of supply caches is ideal. Be fast, light, but well prepared. I compare it to backpacking, except you're not going as far (usually), it's not going to last as long (hours to days, not days to weeks- typically), except you're placing more emphasis on handling periurban environments and their unpredictability- namely environmental conditions (terrain/climate) and mild-to-severe societal instability (confusion/violence).
You have some good tips, but you need to provide more detail, context, and the trade-offs of those decisions.
The risks are far outweighed by the benefits. I encourage you to do some research, you will find that mine is a view held be most preparedness professionals.
+Dynamic Prepper Huh, that's funny, since I am one. But ok.
Alloyaha if I had a dime for every time I heard that one....
+Dynamic Prepper Well no worries, I'm confident that if something big ever does happen, all the bad advice out there will thin the herd. In the end, it will only improve the odds of survival for my clients.
Alloyaha Saw that reply coming a mile away.... must be in the handbook for bullshitters. Everything is doom and gloom for you keyboard warriors.
The reasons you give for having a stomach first aid kit were very helpful to me. I am increasing the amounts I have at home and on the go.
You for got a BIBLE, the most important part of your survival!!
+Caleb Beach Makes great fire tinder
Caleb despite these clowns idiot ideology I agree. A bible is very important.
Thankyou
Caleb, absolutely! I say if the Israelites could go wandering 40 yrs in the desert without needing new sandals (it's in there) and exactly the right amount of food fell every morning to supply the days needs, you know Creator God is one powerful resourceful supplier :D.
The Israelites also went wandering 40 years in the desert without a Bible.
I have to say that this is a rare jewl of a video. There will be endless videos of all kinds of bug-out load outs. You definitely point out very valid points. Doesn't matter if you have the best gear money can buy. If you can't hump it or you don't have the skills on how to use your items you are SOL. Take a really good look at yourself and your skill set and tailor your kits accordingly. Test your kits. That's the only way you will truly know what works for you. Oh, best if you bring a friend or two. If I have to elaborate on that then you definitely need a battlebuddy. Rah!
Great point about the stomach! I have GI issues and need to "beef up" that part of my bag.
I've been researching bug out bags for a couple of years but I am still learning, adapting and constantly updating. I found this to be one of the most informative and helpful videos I've watched and I am going to make some changes to my gear based on this. So thanks very much! Regarding the information packet...I think this is fine if your bag is in a place where it is always secure. However, if the bag travels with you frequently or stays in the car where it could be vulnerable to theft (either on its own or with the car), I would suggest being very selective with what is in the packet. I am an IT security professional and have worked closely with identity theft prevention. The documents you mentioned would make that envelope a gold mine for an ID thief. But again, overall, this was very helpful and well planned. Thanks!
If you morph the bag in to an EDC then the info packet is different. I carry an info packet in my EDC bag also, but it only contains contact phone numbers, maps and evacuation plans. In a situation where your BOB is needed, the info packet discussed in this video (and many great websites) is so valuable to you that it FAR outweighs any risks... and should not be removed based on fears. Is it a gold mine to thiefs? Sure it is, everything in your BOB is! But its a much bigger gold mine to you. Part of prepping and preparedness is a solid, well planned and highly trained security and self defense plan... if you don't have one, then yes... don't carry ANYTHING that others would want. But hey... you'll have a super light BOB!
Great vid! If you want a good repair strategy for bag . Keep extra fishing line and tapestry sewing needles in the kit. Not a bad idea to reinforce the seems of your bag ahead of time with fishing line.
Thank you for attention you have seen in what is necessary. Important information you provide to us.
Thank you for the info on having copies of important documents and the money part aswell. Our family is still working on making a bag so we've been watching a ton of videos on what to put in it. A friend had recommended the copies of important paperwork and money so we did add that, but when we were watching the videos no one ever mentiones anything about it in their videos ...
+11alliLo Thanks for watching! Be prepared to prove who your are, what your own, and who you are related too...a t a minimum.
Great video, very informative. I hope you keep these coming. I find I'm having to rethink everything, now that I'm 60y.o. I'll take all the instruction I can find, and apply it to my old knowledge. thanks again.