YES!! Head NET!! Most people forget that item... One day & night in the Southern woods or swamp during Spring/Summer will prove your need for one!! I recommend you cover the lighters with either duct or Gorilla tape... Add a slingshot (easy to master, hunt small game and ammo is literally ALL around you) a small sewing kit and some sunscreen. Other than that... Niiiiice set up.
I think it would be helpful to add more shelter for winter months like a good sleeping bag and an inflatable pad. I find this helps me to get a lot more sleep on overnighters which makes the chores of survival much easier
Thanks for the advise! more comfortable shelter would be great. I do have a sleeping bag, and tent that I keep in my truck, that could easily be strapped to my pack if I needed to! Keep a look out for my Vehicle preparedness/edc video that will be uploaded in the next couple weeks.
You have some really good ideas. Flashing light on the pack and not keeping batteries in the flash lights. Sheer genius ! I would have never considered that and it is smart.
In my opinion!!!! Great set up! I like how u got all groups in separate packs and compartments! Makes it easier to know where stuff is at! Very organized! Like the vid and keep it up! Thanks for ideas!
Very nice bag. You have it covered pretty well. I don't know how far a way from home you could be but I could be anywhere between 7-300 miles from home. My main priority is to get home to my family as fast as possible. With that said, I carry a small set of bolt cutters because I will be looking for a bike which would get me home 5-10x faster than on foot. Thanks again for sharing.
Very nice setup. Similar to mine. But the one thing that you can't physically add to your bag is being mentally and physically prepared for a get home or bug out situation. To me, that is the most important thing. Excellent video man. 👍
This is one of the better Bug out/ get home bag videos I have seen. very detailed. I enjoyed and appreciated how you described a few items in detail and showed how they worked. Good job!
Good suggestions!! But the reason I don't have those things in the bag is because they would be very heavy and since this bag stays in my truck, I do have those kinds of things in my truck tool box!! I think this bag is more so something I would carry with me if I had to leave my truck behind!! I would likely grab a few extra things from the truck also if I needed! Good thinking though!!
That young man is a very thought out and well organized set up. You've taken the time to prepare which is the first step. If I may say ..... It's not so much what you have, but the ability to put the tools to use. I would only recommend 1 thing ..... Train, train and train some more. Even if it's in the back yard, that may sound silly but the moment the mind breaks down all the tools in the bag mean very little. Nothing replaces time in the field. Good luck and remember your most important tool is attached to your shoulders.
Keep the monocular in a flashlight pouch attached to the outside if its waterproof or inside the top pouch for quick access. Having to open the clam shell to get it would be a major pain. Having quick ability to see farther is really important, especially if your walking home during a WROL situation and need to be able to spot potential threats.
I thought the light on the back of the pack was a great idea if your wanting to be find. my ghb pack is setup for survival for a emergency but also e&e situation. if something bad did happen I'm staying away from people and have gear for self defense. I would throw in a military poncho not just for rain but also emergency shelter. Im switching over to USB flashlights and solar panel. take care and God bless
Great bag setup. I have many of the same things. You did a great job organizing and covering the basics. I loved the eye drops and other items to help make treating yourself for bad conditions. Since you asked for some advice I do have some. Perhaps it would be good to put your blood type on the pack just in case you need help from others. Cordage would be a good thing to have and keep. One last thing is an insulated cozy for the Mtn. House. Easy to make from some bubble wrap and alluminin foil. Thanks for sharing. You really hit a home run.
Great bag! I would add a hammoc to it because it doesn't take up a lot of space at all and will make your sleeping MUCH better. Use it in conjunction with the SOL bivvy
Over all a terrific bag. Think I counted 5 knives and 4-5 light sources. Seems like you do do with less and shed some weight there. Over redundancy just adds weight. Go w a little more food. Good on ya for having a change of clothes, many don't do. Great bag, you'd be glad to have in any emergency.
Always good to have a way to make a torch or keep a glow stick in case of an EMP and no flashlights work... or keep them in a Mylar bag and pray they still work.
Your get home bag is epic. I have a lot of the same gear as you, in my bag, knife stove bivy food. I need to add a radio, space blanket, monocular, and tarp. thanks for sharing.
cool video. Nice to see you are not a RAMBO with a huge tactical pack. those guys will get shot. if you look tactical you better know how to go against someone who is tactical. again great video
Great bag and great video! May I suggest that you replace the battery in your smoke detector as well;) Pretty sure I can hear it chirping in the background. If someone has already commented on that please forgive me.
Now add some ammo, and a FIREARM. If you have a daily carry weapon that you always have on you, add atleast 1-2 mags in the pack for it. Very important.
Atta boy. I personally always carry a full-size but if your Daily Carry is a compact or smaller frame, i would recommend putting a full size into the mix for your BOB just because of how much more efficient they really are. But ANY pistol is better than nothin! Glad to hear you carry and VERY glad to hear that you carry at least 1 extra magazine.
Awesome bag! Only got 2 suggestions/Ideas. Ideas: Get a dry bag to set your bag in the rain covers work but they don't if you get into a rain storm. Also it wont be easy but instead of creating 2 different backpacks convert your pack to be both a get home bag and a bug out bag. I drive across the state where i live and wanted a bag to get home but also the ability to survive if I couldn't get home. Thank You
Good ideas, you are right it is a good idea to try to build a bag that will work for both! I'd like to think that my get home bag could last longer than 3 days along with my regular edc and the large number of items I keep in my truck that I could add to or clip onto the bag.
would add dust masks & ski goggles for dusty environments, biscuits & gravy has the highest carb count, add one or two to your bag. loose the folding stove, won't boil enough water for the weight and room. find a small grill to put over a fire to boil water. I got one from second hand store and cut it down to work in a small fire. lot easier to put a cup on to boil water in a fire. a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to surround a small fire for wind break and prevent the fire form being seen. can also be shaped to focus heat from the fire more towards yourself.
Thanks for the suggestions, but I do have a dust mask in the bag. And I'll have to disagree with you on the Esbit, it doesn't weigh much at all and I have tested it to make sure it will boil enough water for the meals I have and it works great.
Great bag. Well thought out. I would beef up the first aid to an ifak and add more would care. It will be easy to hurt yourself but not so easy to heal. Also you can help people in trouble. Any way great kit.
Hi. Try the cup on the Esbit stove one time, i would replace 2 or 3 flashlights against a ground-isolation-matt, for a better sleep. Nice pack, nice video bro.
Yes a sleeping mat is somthing I had a hard time deciding on. Ultimately I decided I'd keep a more comfortable sleep system in my vehicle and step it to the outside of the bag if possible.
great video your gear is exactly what I want for my bag lots of ideas thank you I have a SOG Barrage that I'm working on and I would to add some of your ideas to mine. It will be my edc bag though for me n my wife n kid
james hagen there is a fire kit in the bag! did a separate review of it called "Bug out bag fire kit". check out the link to that video in the description.
**** The only thing I would suggest that I feel you are GREATLY missing is a small, light weight, "La Cross, All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio!!" Has a hand crank and solar panel for continuous electricity, an LED light, AM/FM/WB Radio. Great for weather conditions and other important information in the car, home or in the woods. A MUST for any bug out or get home bag, check out one!!!
Great kit Brother, Maybe throw some superglue in the first aid kit. Also check out other options for the stove, the Esbit works but it's bulky and heavy compared to other cook systems currently available. Take a look at the Pathfinder School canteen set, would all fit in your H20 side pouch. Look into some form of comms too, such as walkie talkies, even better would be an inexpensive Baofeng Ham radio. The UV-5 and GT-3 transceivers also receive normal radio channels so could replace the current wind up radio as well as the extra features the Baofeng would offer. Not sure if I saw any but grab some water purification tabs. Maybe throw a knife sharpener in there too, keep those knife blades usable. Keep at it and always keep developing it. BOB's and EDC Bags should always be evolving. Get used to your kit, add what you're missing and lose what you don't need. Great video, look forward to updates brother :D sub'd too :)
Thanks for the subscription, I've looked into radios, that will be a definite upgrade I will have soon, just not sure how the whole Ham certification works, and yes I do already have the water purification tabs and knife sharpener. I'm currently happy with the esbit but I will look into your suggestion. Keep an eye out for an upcoming first aid kit video and also a "Get home bag field test" video coming in April. Thanks again for the advise!!
+PilotPatriot Awesome stuff, look forward to that when you have done it :D In an emergency you can use the radio without a license, you don't need a license to listen in on various channels though, only to transmit ;)
Hey brother! Greetings from the Philippines. Nice set up. Just subscribed to your channel. I really like the way you have set up your bag. Mine's have been patterned from yours. Keep the vids coming. Take care bro!
My card deck has info printed on them. The Hart Suit has First Aid info ! Remember "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers. A Day Pack will keep you safe over night and bring you home safe the next day. tjl
Thank you for the well thought out video! 👍 I'm putting together my own GHB and this was helpful. Scanning comments, I see we have some real 'next level' survival 'experts'. 😜Everyone's item list will be different. Mine will be universal, but with a mission specific area inside so this old man can keep the weight down to 15-20 lbs.
Hi ! Great video. I suggest that you add in your BOB version a good FOOD GATHERING kit to survive longer: YOYO fishing reels, big rat traps, snares, conibear trap, bird trap, fishing kit, etc. appropriate to the area where you live. Good luck !
+prepper quebecois Oh ! I forgot, in your FIRE kit, i suggest that you add a magnifyer glass (some say at least x5). Me i have a x3 glass and i didn't do a test yet. I think that with a x5 it speed up the process.
Good advise, that's the plan! I am currently working on building a bag that will be for more of a Bug Out rather than Get Home. And like you mentioned I will have items like fishing kit and snares for surviving for a longer period of time.
I purchased recently the book: The new Buckshot's complete survival trapping guide (Bruce Buckshot Hemming); very well known in the tripping world. He write: ... SNARES are for those who plan to survive for a SHORT period. In the longer run, it's best to use real traps (big rat traps for smaller games, real traps for bigger games like conibears from 110 to 330; best average size is 220) depending of the area where you live. But all sizes and type of traps are good because they are good for different game sizes. Me i personnaly have aside 50 snares, 10 big rat traps, 6 conibear 160 traps and one 330. I also purchased five 40cm diameter bird traps. If i don't catch anything with that; i'll keep catching fishes. hehe
Good idea on the light for the back of the pack...I personally dont think the whole grey man dont look tactile thing holds water, A thief is a thief, If someone is a predator they want what you got or at least see what you got. If anything if you look like your not a victim that can be a deterrent in itself , remember most thugs are cowards at heart, they usually only want a fight thats won before it starts.
the emt rip away pouch I have the same one except mine is so full it ways my bag down. I also have the same bag except mine is coyote brown. great review.
I got it from Walmart, but I havnt been able to find this exact one since. they do still have the light sticks but don't have any with the rear facing flashlight. It's made by Rayovac, if you can them please let us know.
My get home bag would be: . Fixed Blade Knife . Flashlight . Batteries (AA) . Paracord (60 feet, 1100) . Trauma Pak . Bear Spray . Water Bottle . Food . Spare House keys . Emergency Poncho . Light Sticks . Hat . Hand Warmers How's that?
Real good stuff in there, I’m taking some ideas for this corona virus if it completely gets out of control. The only thing I suggest is a small compact semi auto hand gun with 3 mags of critical defense bullets. Now I don’t know if you carry, but I wouldn’t want the wrong people taking my bag with their guns when I could have had one
Seeing as how useful a charged smartphone is, I'm throwing a 28,000mah battery in mine as well as a 28W fold-up solar charger. Also trying to get HAM licensed so I can properly carry and use a little radio. The smartphone is loaded up with pictures of all important docs, downloaded maps, entertainment, and a number of references and apps for things like first aid, camping, bushcrafting, etc. Also have an old kindle that weighs next to nothing, can be loaded with materials and battery lasts forever.
Good video, I have a 72 hour 5.11 rush backpack, I'm trying to configure for both bugging out as well as backpacking bag, because I don't want to have to get a seperate bag, so I'm just trying to figure out what I need to do haha.
Good idea, but I recommend taking that a step further with a good multitool, the Leatherman on the outside of my bag should have me covered on that front!
+Renaissance MarineTV Keep in mind this is primarily a Get Home Bag. I do not live in an urban environment. Since I live in the country I rarely encounter a chain link fence , especially one that is not easily climbed over.
Nice set up . i do wish to warn you that the Smith and Wesson dbl blade knife is not very reliable. I had one and the spine broke doing simple food prep ( i was diceing potatoes)....IMO toss it....and id prolly toss one more of the folders and add a butain torch lighter.
The monocular in the bottom of the large section of the bag? The purpose of a "get home nag" is completely different than that of a bug-out-bag. It's not a camping trip either. Shelter building, meal preparation, fishing kits that people put in their bags? The name of the game is to get home. I could have anywhere from a one day hike to three days depending on my worse case EMP event. My bag has gone from 35 pounds to 42 pounds to 27 pounds and back to 35. It's a constant work in progress. Don't load the bag for the anticipated reason. Load the bag for the trip you'll be making.
The large section is designed to open all the way so there really is no "bottom". Also, you said your trip home could be 3 days.....don't you think you'll need shelter and meal prep in 3 days? This bag is built to handle many senerios not just 1
Hay dude it’s just a suggestion but when. Done my B.O.B I put some fishing line @ 100lb test also a few fishing accessories too bro. Also some steel string just Incase you need to make a few rabbit snears. Hope this helps.
That's a good idea!! I have some of that kinda stuff in a more long term BOB, this one I use more like a get home bag for short term but still a good idea to have!! Thanks for watching!!
they make light weight solar chargers might want to invest in one it's worth the money. I use mine for military ops and camping. and a small HAM radio is a plus think you have to have a license for transmit tho, you can pick up news, police, unencrypted military too encase of an emergency.
No backup fixed blade? I keep a Mora Companion as a backup to my primary survival knife (Becker BK-7). I would definitely recommend a small fixed blade to back up the big one. Some good ones are Becker BK-16, Mora Companion, Mora Bushcraft Black, PKS Scorpion (found on self reliance outfitters website), Western L66, or any of Schrade's small fixed blades. Other than the lack of a backup fixed blade, your kit looks good.
The bag has a large fixed blade survival knife, 2 Large folding knives, 2 small folding knives, a multi tool, and a large folding saw! I'm hoping that's enough backup! Thanks though, I'll take a look at the knives you suggested.
Good stuff here man, you cover a lot of the basics that everyone should start with in their BOB. Something I added to mine was the MPOWERD Luci Solar Lantern. It's super compact and you can inflate it to hang in your tent, it can float, and best of all...hang it outside your pack while you're walking and it's good to go for 14 hours. Amazon has them for under $15. Worth it. Do you have a list of stuff you've purchased or are thinking of purchasing? I started one on amazon and would love to share with someone else, maybe get some new ideas, etc. Hit me up!
I really enjoyed your video. I love having the Bible in there. I was just talking to someone today about using a flashlight to store items like cash inside. Plus, some flashlights are waterproof'ish which helps keep that cash dry. Great video.
I like building B.O.B's..I keep a small one like your in my truck. It's a Fieldline, they are good bags for the money. I was robbed of my Maxpedition (sad day) so I try not to have too much money in my goods. ..Good video I would recommend sunglasses, sun burned eyes can bring you down..Subbed...***III***
All that gear, but no battery for your smoke alarm? Priorities man.
Lol
YES!! Head NET!! Most people forget that item... One day & night in the Southern woods or swamp during Spring/Summer will prove your need for one!! I recommend you cover the lighters with either duct or Gorilla tape... Add a slingshot (easy to master, hunt small game and ammo is literally ALL around you) a small sewing kit and some sunscreen. Other than that... Niiiiice set up.
Thanks! Gunna be doing an update video soon! Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it!
I am thoroughly impressed by the amount of gear you fit into that small bag!
great video one thing i think might be good to toss in with your change of clothing is maybe a small sewing kit
I think it would be helpful to add more shelter for winter months like a good sleeping bag and an inflatable pad. I find this helps me to get a lot more sleep on overnighters which makes the chores of survival much easier
Thanks for the advise! more comfortable shelter would be great. I do have a sleeping bag, and tent that I keep in my truck, that could easily be strapped to my pack if I needed to! Keep a look out for my Vehicle preparedness/edc video that will be uploaded in the next couple weeks.
Ok will do and am glad to hear about the shelter
You have some really good ideas.
Flashing light on the pack and not keeping batteries in the flash lights.
Sheer genius !
I would have never considered that and it is smart.
In my opinion!!!! Great set up! I like how u got all groups in separate packs and compartments! Makes it easier to know where stuff is at! Very organized! Like the vid and keep it up! Thanks for ideas!
Thanks, it defiantly makes it easier to get to things when you need them.
Very nice bag. You have it covered pretty well. I don't know how far a way from home you could be but I could be anywhere between 7-300 miles from home. My main priority is to get home to my family as fast as possible. With that said, I carry a small set of bolt cutters because I will be looking for a bike which would get me home 5-10x faster than on foot. Thanks again for sharing.
Why 7?
My office is 7 miles from my home.
I've been studying survival and discovered a fantastic resource at Survivor Crusher System (google it if you're interested)
Very nice setup. Similar to mine. But the one thing that you can't physically add to your bag is being mentally and physically prepared for a get home or bug out situation. To me, that is the most important thing. Excellent video man. 👍
Thank you
This is one of the better Bug out/ get home bag videos I have seen. very detailed. I enjoyed and appreciated how you described a few items in detail and showed how they worked. Good job!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
I would suggest a bolt cutters and a pry bar to break into anything also some spare fuses and small tool kit to maybe get your car running again
Good suggestions!! But the reason I don't have those things in the bag is because they would be very heavy and since this bag stays in my truck, I do have those kinds of things in my truck tool box!! I think this bag is more so something I would carry with me if I had to leave my truck behind!! I would likely grab a few extra things from the truck also if I needed!
Good thinking though!!
That young man is a very thought out and well organized set up. You've taken the time to prepare which is the first step. If I may say ..... It's not so much what you have, but the ability to put the tools to use. I would only recommend 1 thing ..... Train, train and train some more. Even if it's in the back yard, that may sound silly but the moment the mind breaks down all the tools in the bag mean very little. Nothing replaces time in the field. Good luck and remember your most important tool is attached to your shoulders.
Nice set up!
Thanks
Keep the monocular in a flashlight pouch attached to the outside if its waterproof or inside the top pouch for quick access. Having to open the clam shell to get it would be a major pain. Having quick ability to see farther is really important, especially if your walking home during a WROL situation and need to be able to spot potential threats.
That's a great idea! I hadn't thought about that being something you need to access quickly but it definitely is!! Thanks! And thanks for watching!
I thought the light on the back of the pack was a great idea if your wanting to be find. my ghb pack is setup for survival for a emergency but also e&e situation. if something bad did happen I'm staying away from people and have gear for self defense. I would throw in a military poncho not just for rain but also emergency shelter. Im switching over to USB flashlights and solar panel. take care and God bless
Great bag setup. I have many of the same things. You did a great job organizing and covering the basics. I loved the eye drops and other items to help make treating yourself for bad conditions. Since you asked for some advice I do have some. Perhaps it would be good to put your blood type on the pack just in case you need help from others. Cordage would be a good thing to have and keep. One last thing is an insulated cozy for the Mtn. House. Easy to make from some bubble wrap and alluminin foil. Thanks for sharing. You really hit a home run.
Thanks
that head lamp works great i have one!!!
I just turned 10 and you inspired me to make a bug out bag/camping bag/hunting bag
Great bag! I would add a hammoc to it because it doesn't take up a lot of space at all and will make your sleeping MUCH better. Use it in conjunction with the SOL bivvy
great idea!
really helpful that you put links in the description, good video definitely using this as reference for building my own pack
K193 thanks, glad you like it
Over all a terrific bag. Think I counted 5 knives and 4-5 light sources. Seems like you do do with less and shed some weight there. Over redundancy just adds weight. Go w a little more food. Good on ya for having a change of clothes, many don't do. Great bag, you'd be glad to have in any emergency.
+Jay Barr (Mr. Pink) would def add a rain poncho
+Jay Barr (Mr. Pink) there is a poncho
Enjoyed you're review, Blessings Pastor Mike
Red Rock makes quality bags. Well thought out as far as contents go. Keep up the good work, we'll need all the help we can get.
Always good to have a way to make a torch or keep a glow stick in case of an EMP and no flashlights work... or keep them in a Mylar bag and pray they still work.
Your get home bag is epic. I have a lot of the same gear as you, in my bag, knife stove bivy food. I need to add a radio, space blanket, monocular, and tarp. thanks for sharing.
Glad I could help! Good luck!
Well played Sir!
I seems to me you have a very well thought out bag. Lookin' good!
cool video. Nice to see you are not a RAMBO with a huge tactical pack. those guys will get shot. if you look tactical you better know how to go against someone who is tactical. again great video
I'm just glad to see a guy in to this stuff who's as big a smith and wesson fan as I am.
Nice kit.
A bigger flat folding solar panel to charge everything. Phone, lamps etc? Very nice bag :D
Having some thing is better than having nothing, Great bag. I just hope you never have to use it. But stay prepared.
It looks like you are all set. Nice set-up. When I thought you forgot something you would pull it out of your pack. I am now a subscriber.
Thanks, took a lot of research and testing but I think it's pretty complete.
Great bag and great video! May I suggest that you replace the battery in your smoke detector as well;) Pretty sure I can hear it chirping in the background. If someone has already commented on that please forgive me.
If you want extra room in your pack I suggest you invest in the One Tigris waist pack in black
Now add some ammo, and a FIREARM. If you have a daily carry weapon that you always have on you, add atleast 1-2 mags in the pack for it. Very important.
Mr. Dark I have a daily carry gun and extra mag that are always on me and another in the vehicle!
Atta boy. I personally always carry a full-size but if your Daily Carry is a compact or smaller frame, i would recommend putting a full size into the mix for your BOB just because of how much more efficient they really are. But ANY pistol is better than nothin!
Glad to hear you carry and VERY glad to hear that you carry at least 1 extra magazine.
Awesome bag! Only got 2 suggestions/Ideas. Ideas: Get a dry bag to set your bag in the rain covers work but they don't if you get into a rain storm. Also it wont be easy but instead of creating 2 different backpacks convert your pack to be both a get home bag and a bug out bag. I drive across the state where i live and wanted a bag to get home but also the ability to survive if I couldn't get home. Thank You
Good ideas, you are right it is a good idea to try to build a bag that will work for both! I'd like to think that my get home bag could last longer than 3 days along with my regular edc and the large number of items I keep in my truck that I could add to or clip onto the bag.
your a convenient source I don't know how you have not gotten noticed bro.Keep it up.
working on it man! pleas share with your friends!
Fav bag out of all I have seen
Thanks
would add dust masks & ski goggles for dusty environments, biscuits & gravy has the highest carb count, add one or two to your bag. loose the folding stove, won't boil enough water for the weight and room. find a small grill to put over a fire to boil water. I got one from second hand store and cut it down to work in a small fire. lot easier to put a cup on to boil water in a fire. a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to surround a small fire for wind break and prevent the fire form being seen. can also be shaped to focus heat from the fire more towards yourself.
Thanks for the suggestions, but I do have a dust mask in the bag. And I'll have to disagree with you on the Esbit, it doesn't weigh much at all and I have tested it to make sure it will boil enough water for the meals I have and it works great.
A1 setup.
Esquiredalegunn thanks
Great bag. Well thought out.
I would beef up the first aid to an ifak and add more would care.
It will be easy to hurt yourself but not so easy to heal. Also you can help people in trouble.
Any way great kit.
Wound care
Hi. Try the cup on the Esbit stove one time, i would replace 2 or 3 flashlights against a ground-isolation-matt, for a better sleep. Nice pack, nice video bro.
Yes a sleeping mat is somthing I had a hard time deciding on. Ultimately I decided I'd keep a more comfortable sleep system in my vehicle and step it to the outside of the bag if possible.
good job young sir.
Thanks
Nice bag set up, thanks for sharing...stay safe
Say bruh I like your set up and used a lot of your ideas, great job 👍🏾
Thanks, glad it helped
That looks like a red rock bag .great video.
great video your gear is exactly what I want for my bag lots of ideas thank you I have a SOG Barrage that I'm working on and I would to add some of your ideas to mine. It will be my edc bag though for me n my wife n kid
Glad it was helpful
Great vid. Will definitely be adding to my bag!
That was a really great review. I am currently thinking of getting that same backpack. One thing you didn't have was a lot of fire options though.
james hagen there is a fire kit in the bag! did a separate review of it called "Bug out bag fire kit". check out the link to that video in the description.
**** The only thing I would suggest that I feel you are GREATLY missing is a small, light weight, "La Cross, All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio!!" Has a hand crank and solar panel for continuous electricity, an LED light, AM/FM/WB Radio. Great for weather conditions and other important information in the car, home or in the woods. A MUST for any bug out or get home bag, check out one!!!
terry Presna There is one in there, it's at the 15:38 minute mark in the video
Great kit Brother, Maybe throw some superglue in the first aid kit. Also check out other options for the stove, the Esbit works but it's bulky and heavy compared to other cook systems currently available. Take a look at the Pathfinder School canteen set, would all fit in your H20 side pouch. Look into some form of comms too, such as walkie talkies, even better would be an inexpensive Baofeng Ham radio. The UV-5 and GT-3 transceivers also receive normal radio channels so could replace the current wind up radio as well as the extra features the Baofeng would offer. Not sure if I saw any but grab some water purification tabs. Maybe throw a knife sharpener in there too, keep those knife blades usable. Keep at it and always keep developing it. BOB's and EDC Bags should always be evolving. Get used to your kit, add what you're missing and lose what you don't need.
Great video, look forward to updates brother :D
sub'd too :)
Thanks for the subscription, I've looked into radios, that will be a definite upgrade I will have soon, just not sure how the whole Ham certification works, and yes I do already have the water purification tabs and knife sharpener. I'm currently happy with the esbit but I will look into your suggestion. Keep an eye out for an upcoming first aid kit video and also a "Get home bag field test" video coming in April. Thanks again for the advise!!
+PilotPatriot Awesome stuff, look forward to that when you have done it :D In an emergency you can use the radio without a license, you don't need a license to listen in on various channels though, only to transmit ;)
Hey brother! Greetings from the Philippines. Nice set up. Just subscribed to your channel. I really like the way you have set up your bag. Mine's have been patterned from yours. Keep the vids coming. Take care bro!
Thanks for the sub!
Add steel wool and 9v battery or two also some wires can come handy (yup simple good coper wires in isolation :) )
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
My card deck has info printed on them. The Hart Suit has First Aid info ! Remember "The Ten Essentials" by the Seattle Mountaineers. A Day Pack will keep you safe over night and bring you home safe the next day. tjl
Maybe a warmer sleep system? I keep a snugpak jungle blanket in mine to use with an SOL bivvy and sea to summit liner.
I have a sleeping bag that stays under my back seat in my truck, if needed, it would be strapped onto the outside of my bag if weather permitted.
Definitely taking some ideas from this vid! Tks a lot!
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!
nice setup, mine practically identical
Thank you for the well thought out video! 👍 I'm putting together my own GHB and this was helpful. Scanning comments, I see we have some real 'next level' survival 'experts'. 😜Everyone's item list will be different. Mine will be universal, but with a mission specific area inside so this old man can keep the weight down to 15-20 lbs.
Hi ! Great video. I suggest that you add in your BOB version a good FOOD GATHERING kit to survive longer: YOYO fishing reels, big rat traps, snares, conibear trap, bird trap, fishing kit, etc. appropriate to the area where you live. Good luck !
+prepper quebecois Oh ! I forgot, in your FIRE kit, i suggest that you add a magnifyer glass (some say at least x5). Me i have a x3 glass and i didn't do a test yet. I think that with a x5 it speed up the process.
Good advise, that's the plan! I am currently working on building a bag that will be for more of a Bug Out rather than Get Home. And like you mentioned I will have items like fishing kit and snares for surviving for a longer period of time.
I purchased recently the book: The new Buckshot's complete survival trapping guide (Bruce Buckshot Hemming); very well known in the tripping world. He write: ... SNARES are for those who plan to survive for a SHORT period. In the longer run, it's best to use real traps (big rat traps for smaller games, real traps for bigger games like conibears from 110 to 330; best average size is 220) depending of the area where you live. But all sizes and type of traps are good because they are good for different game sizes. Me i personnaly have aside 50 snares, 10 big rat traps, 6 conibear 160 traps and one 330. I also purchased five 40cm diameter bird traps. If i don't catch anything with that; i'll keep catching fishes. hehe
trapping* oups hahaha
I love the bag gave me some ideas, what kind of light is mounted to the back of the bag?
Good idea on the light for the back of the pack...I personally dont think the whole grey man dont look tactile thing holds water, A thief is a thief, If someone is a predator they want what you got or at least see what you got. If anything if you look like your not a victim that can be a deterrent in itself , remember most thugs are cowards at heart, they usually only want a fight thats won before it starts.
One of the best
the emt rip away pouch I have the same one except mine is so full it ways my bag down. I also have the same bag except mine is coyote brown. great review.
Great video! Thanks for sharing... Where did you get the flashlight on the outside of your backpack? I want two! 😃
I got it from Walmart, but I havnt been able to find this exact one since. they do still have the light sticks but don't have any with the rear facing flashlight. It's made by Rayovac, if you can them please let us know.
My get home bag would be:
. Fixed Blade Knife
. Flashlight
. Batteries (AA)
. Paracord (60 feet, 1100)
. Trauma Pak
. Bear Spray
. Water Bottle
. Food
. Spare House keys
. Emergency Poncho
. Light Sticks
. Hat
. Hand Warmers
How's that?
I really like your bug out bag it contains everything you would need in an emergency situation thanks for sharing :)
Glad you like it! I hope it helped!
ya I have a 75 litter bug out bag,,GREAT VIDEO..
Yea that's a big one! I'm working on a bigger one now, the one in this video is more of a get home bag
video is well done, bag is solid!
Real good stuff in there, I’m taking some ideas for this corona virus if it completely gets out of control. The only thing I suggest is a small compact semi auto hand gun with 3 mags of critical defense bullets. Now I don’t know if you carry, but I wouldn’t want the wrong people taking my bag with their guns when I could have had one
Thanks, yea I carry a handgun on my hip every day so decided not to add another to the bag. Good advice though
Seeing as how useful a charged smartphone is, I'm throwing a 28,000mah battery in mine as well as a 28W fold-up solar charger. Also trying to get HAM licensed so I can properly carry and use a little radio. The smartphone is loaded up with pictures of all important docs, downloaded maps, entertainment, and a number of references and apps for things like first aid, camping, bushcrafting, etc. Also have an old kindle that weighs next to nothing, can be loaded with materials and battery lasts forever.
Great video. Thanks for the info!!!
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it
Iv'e seen alot of these backpacks mate, your's in one of the better ones :) Hope it will do you well! Stay safe.
Thanks
great video
Holy Heck, that's a lot of stuff.
Good video, I have a 72 hour 5.11 rush backpack, I'm trying to configure for both bugging out as well as backpacking bag, because I don't want to have to get a seperate bag, so I'm just trying to figure out what I need to do haha.
The Bug out bag looks.great greetings enrico
thanks bud
Love the bible brother. I carry one in my GHB as well. I really like the flashing light.
i recommend a good pair of wire cutters capable of cutting chainlink.
Good idea, but I recommend taking that a step further with a good multitool, the Leatherman on the outside of my bag should have me covered on that front!
+Renaissance MarineTV Keep in mind this is primarily a Get Home Bag. I do not live in an urban environment. Since I live in the country I rarely encounter a chain link fence , especially one that is not easily climbed over.
you should definitely put a slingshot and a pen fishing rod in the bag just incase the food runs out..great video btw 👍
great ideas, those are items I had planned to put in my full long term BOB. But would be great in the GHB too
Better to have it and not need than to need it and not have it 👍
I like how you keep a bible in your bag
thanks
Nice set up . i do wish to warn you that the Smith and Wesson dbl blade knife is not very reliable. I had one and the spine broke doing simple food prep ( i was diceing potatoes)....IMO toss it....and id prolly toss one more of the folders and add a butain torch lighter.
Good video....Being an old firefighter I believe one of your smoke detectors is chirping in the background....Battery Check.... Ken T
It is lol, just replaced an old one and it's still chipping at me. Thanks for the concern
The monocular in the bottom of the large section of the bag? The purpose of a "get home nag" is completely different than that of a bug-out-bag. It's not a camping trip either. Shelter building, meal preparation, fishing kits that people put in their bags? The name of the game is to get home. I could have anywhere from a one day hike to three days depending on my worse case EMP event. My bag has gone from 35 pounds to 42 pounds to 27 pounds and back to 35. It's a constant work in progress. Don't load the bag for the anticipated reason. Load the bag for the trip you'll be making.
The large section is designed to open all the way so there really is no "bottom". Also, you said your trip home could be 3 days.....don't you think you'll need shelter and meal prep in 3 days? This bag is built to handle many senerios not just 1
Hay dude it’s just a suggestion but when. Done my B.O.B I put some fishing line @ 100lb test also a few fishing accessories too bro. Also some steel string just Incase you need to make a few rabbit snears. Hope this helps.
That's a good idea!! I have some of that kinda stuff in a more long term BOB, this one I use more like a get home bag for short term but still a good idea to have!! Thanks for watching!!
they make light weight solar chargers might want to invest in one it's worth the money. I use mine for military ops and camping. and a small HAM radio is a plus think you have to have a license for transmit tho, you can pick up news, police, unencrypted military too encase of an emergency.
great ideas
+Robert Hendricks you do military ops with a ham radio?and are you license?
+david gierszewski we have a personal HAM radio, not issued by military we have 1 operator with a "novice" level permit (3rd level test)
Nice! You've thought of everything but not overdone at all.
What flashlight is that you keep on the back in the Mollie webbing
PA Stubbs Raovac light stick, walmart
if there is no emergency you can also reenact la-gangsters with the bandanas!
No backup fixed blade? I keep a Mora Companion as a backup to my primary survival knife (Becker BK-7). I would definitely recommend a small fixed blade to back up the big one. Some good ones are Becker BK-16, Mora Companion, Mora Bushcraft Black, PKS Scorpion (found on self reliance outfitters website), Western L66, or any of Schrade's small fixed blades. Other than the lack of a backup fixed blade, your kit looks good.
The bag has a large fixed blade survival knife, 2 Large folding knives, 2 small folding knives, a multi tool, and a large folding saw! I'm hoping that's enough backup! Thanks though, I'll take a look at the knives you suggested.
Good stuff here man, you cover a lot of the basics that everyone should start with in their BOB.
Something I added to mine was the MPOWERD Luci Solar Lantern. It's super compact and you can inflate it to hang in your tent, it can float, and best of all...hang it outside your pack while you're walking and it's good to go for 14 hours. Amazon has them for under $15. Worth it.
Do you have a list of stuff you've purchased or are thinking of purchasing? I started one on amazon and would love to share with someone else, maybe get some new ideas, etc. Hit me up!
I do have a list of the contents, I will work on getting that posted for you guys! Thanks
I really enjoyed your video. I love having the Bible in there. I was just talking to someone today about using a flashlight to store items like cash inside. Plus, some flashlights are waterproof'ish which helps keep that cash dry. Great video.
Thanks, alot of people forget to add cash, but make sure you don't put all you eggs in one basket too, consider multiple spots on your person and bag.
can u post the link where u bought the water bottle pouch on the side of your bag?
There is a link in the description, it's called the Condor H20 pouch
I like building B.O.B's..I keep a small one like your in my truck. It's a Fieldline, they are good bags for the money. I was robbed of my Maxpedition (sad day) so I try not to have too much money in my goods. ..Good video I would recommend sunglasses, sun burned eyes can bring you down..Subbed...***III***
Thanks for the sub, there are sunglasses, top front pouch.
Well thought out set up. Who makes the bag and the light on the back?
The bag is Red Rock Outdoor Assault pack, the light is made by Rayovac, $2 at walmart
Nice video man!
Thanks!
Well done, quite complete for most situation. Only thing I could recommend, maps of your area or state. Great job thou?
David Roman The map is in there! It's in the water bladder pouch!
Well done! subbed.
Alvin L. Pope Jr. thanks!