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Love that you're talking about EDC...for wilderness. I have a great video on this where I use my smock to carry all the essentials. Regarding the iodine yeah that sucks so I have the other bottle of tabs to take care of that, I only showed the puri tabs in the video. ua-cam.com/video/_uD6YvB9fTQ/v-deo.html
I've done some caching before IE actually burying a small dry case. The time and effort that went into a simple burial was extensive. If I can strike a balance between burying caches and caching above ground then I will. ua-cam.com/video/7_4YQ-1QJQo/v-deo.html
Always fun to see your videos, Get a Millbank bag (it will help filter out the larger particles in the water, then boil the crap out of your water, it will last longer than filters or tablets etc) then get a power generator of some kind, Solar, Crank, or my favourite "Thermoelectric"" Biolite, (camp stove 2, just add stuff that burns, boom! electric, its like mAgiC!!1!! without the special effects,) your battery is only going to last so long, so choose a renewable source, btw keep your battery closer to your body, the cold will kill your battery,
One of the Few People That Mentions What I do and you did so at the end. Your Pack Should be based on where you are from. Where I may be from may be the same or totally opposite I'm How I Load out a Bag. Based on That alone You get a Subscriber.
They actually make "solar showers" which are basically a large black water bladder that's meant to attract sunlight and warm the water. My girl and I used one for about a year when we were living in a tiny house that didn't have running water. Not the best but they work. Your water bladder will work perfectly
I recommend to anyone who is making a pack when you get to food take spices it will make life better. I suggest pepper, smoked slat, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, bay leaves(for soup and they are light weight you can carry a lot in a spice bottle as well as you can put them in your boots to deodorize it's not as good as arm&hammer but works) and last but not least bullion cubes I'd suggest some beef and chicken but I guess you could carry ramen flavor packets and use for soup or maybe a dry rub? Maybe
Knife Sharpening,Get paint stirring sticks from Hardware Store and 120sandpaper,paste sandpaper to sticks like strip! Put blade at 23degrees for sharpening,use like barbers strip,pressing blade down the stick! Double side stick with sandpaper for added use! Happy Hunting!
so a couple items that you might want to consider are, Nuun Active and CLIF BLOKS. Nuun is an electrolyte tab that you toss in your water to give you flavor and help get hydration under control. CLIF BLOKS is a gummy that has tons of carbs for quick energy. i got both items at my local cycling shop but they are also sold at GNC and like stores
Great tip, I will def check into those items. Last time I was in a bike shop, I was looking hard at the mini electrolyte gels, but didn't buy any due to the price.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Nuun Active comes in a tube about the size of a JB Weld Steel Stik and comes with 10 tablets. you can actually get it on amazon instead of a bike shop obviously. should save a bunch
As for Bino‘s if you’re on a budget go with the vortex diamondback 8x42, if you want a little more quality the viper line is amazing, also eight power is plenty and anybody that says otherwise doesn’t know how to glass, I glass up my deer that I tagged out on just last year from 1600 yards away with 8’s
Respect to you sir, on the 27th November I was homeless and sleeping rough in the woods. A goretex bivy bag and sleeping bag are essential. Wrapping your sleeping bag in a plastic orange survival bag creates condensation, too many days of that and your sleeping bag is soaked. You need water supplies on you to give you time to find water. Clear plastic sheeting and thermal blankets to make a Mors super shelter. I am not talking a few days of bushcraft/survival practice that is uncomfortable but actually real world where you don't know how long you will be roughing it. Love and respect to you and your family ♥️🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸♥️🙏 Johnny from England
First of all, kudos on the tactical bag. Grey-man is for suckers 😉 Second, the Silky cuts better than the Bahco anyway. 😮 Third, these new packs are nice, but there’s nothing wrong with the A.L.I.C.E. pack. I toted my 782 gear for ten years after I was discharged. Until some disloyal pog broke into my house and stole it all. Your setup is not bad at all. I would add more fire and water redundancy, because a 72 hour emergency may take longer than three days to sort out. And I always carry a dental kit. Absolutely nothing worse than a toothache to turn 72 hours into three days of hell.
Very good video. Enjoying your channel. The more you train with your kit the more you will learn what you will actually USE. The more you train and develop your skills the less equipment you will find your self falling back on. I base my kit on the 5 C's. Cover Cutting Combustion Cordage Container I keep maps and a compass with sharpie marker and carpenter pencil. I keep 2 MRE's and 5 or 6 protein bars for food. And I keep a sling shot with 3 spare bands and a small bag of 1 ounce shot. (Also,lots of rocks out there for ammo) for longer term survival. I keep wire and fishing line for snares and trip wires. I keep 2 yoyo fishing reels, 2 large rat spring traps with nails to secure them, and an assortment of survival cards. I just try to keep my kit a light as I can. I don't like big tools like axes and big knives. They make too much noise. Using a saw is much quieter. And a 4 inch knife is all you should need. I use a 21 inch bow saw blade and make my own bow saw in the field from a branch. And I really like the Esee 4. I strip the coating and keep it oiled up with olive oil. Unlike AAA head lamps and flashlights too.
For the Camelbak shower I just used to blow into it real hard to pressurize the bladder and then hang it or lay it on something above my head and then just squeezed the bite valve with my fingers to get a spray of water to come out if needed pressurize again or fill with more water as needed. Heat water from a canteen cup and mix in to get a nice temperature you like. The Geigerrig Pressurized Hydration Engine and Reservoir can be found on Amazon and uses a squeeze bulb like on a blood pressure cuff to pressurize the bladder and is compatible with the Aquamira Frontier Max filter.
I personally think the 72 hour bag is a waste. Especially because most people will have the bag at home or in your car. The biggest issue when SHTF will most likely be getting home. So if you don't drive or can't get to your car, you're screwed. Or if you do drive but then get in grid lock because everyone is panicking, you're screwed. I suggest a 24 hour bag that could be stretched into a 48 hour bag at the most if needed to get back home. I have one that fits everything I'm about to list in a school bag that still has more room for whatever else you need on a daily basis. My 24 to 48 hour bag consists of: Tactical knife Swiss army mutlitool Pliers multitool USB battery 900 lumens flashlight Solar/hand crank radio power bank 3x mylar emergency blankets Emergency bivy Large thin towel blanket 3x small washcloths Sawyer water filtration system 3 folding Sawyer water pouches Water purification tablets 750 ml full water bottle. Emergency pancho/tarp 50 feet of 550 paracord 50 zip ties 6 metal tent pegs 2 pairs of socks and underwear Folding brimmed hat with bug net Mini umbrella 2 bic lighters 20 fire sticks 10 Waxed tinder strips 4x hand/feet warmers Small medical bag with added gear Floss and mouth wash Small sunscreen Chafing stick Small hand sanitizer N95 mask Dog spray Small baby wipes package 2x garbage bags Small binoculars 2x Compasses Map of area 2x whistles Mirror 1500 calories food (cliff bars and vegetable/fruit bars) Caffeine tablets Extra key for home (hidden) 100 bucks cash (hidden) That's my pack I've been carrying now for awhile in a regular back pack and everything is in zipped sandwich bags so it's all water proof. No one knows what's in my bag and I keep it that way. I also have a bug out or "camping bag" that is ready for me to leave indefinitely if I had too with a 4 season 1 person tent and some other things that makes it to much weight to carry around every day. But my plan is to stay close to my home in the event we need to leave for a while. Luckily I can disappear into the wilderness almost instantly in most directions from my home. In most emergency situations you'll be at your home riding out the problem. It's only a very rare situation, almost never, that you'll have to leave your home to live in the woods forever. So I suggest buying bottled water or storing water anyway that keeps it safe and also having a 3 month emergency food supply. I bought off of Amazon 3 packages that have a month's supply of food (2k calories per day) 25 year shelf life for just under 300 Canadian each package delivered. I also have a months supply of bottled water which costed about 25 bucks Canadian. Small prices to pay for surviving an emergency. I hope you all stay safe. The world is crazy right now. Best of luck 🍻
Thanks for sharing out your list. I agree that escaping to the forest is an edge case, but these days might not be so crazy to consider if raging mobs invade your neighborhood. One minor tweak to your loadout could be the food selection. To give you context, I forced marched nearly 15 miles in 5hrs and 30 minutes on Sunday. I burned 1400 calories in less than 6 hours on flat mostly paved urban terrain. If you have to hoof it back home, you will absolutely need carbs and lots of them, then a bit of fat and protein as well. I carry Nestle Fortified dry milk, granola, brazil nuts, dried fruits, jerky and oatmeal and two Snickers. 4k calories total, all stuffed into a 5x8 zippered bag. Another tweak I would suggest that works amazing for me is wearing my BJJ rashguards under my jeans. Completely prevents any chafing or rubbing and protects you from bugs when you strip down for the night.
Binoculars try the Pentax SD 8x42 WP they have 30yr warranty and fully waterproof. I use a snugpak jungle blanket, they're good for keeping the wind off you in a tarp/basha set up, but if the climate is going to head towards 0/below 0 centigrade (unsure of your climate all year around) then place a good quality wool/lightweight cashmere blanket under it and you'll be fine unless it's heading towards real Arctic temperatures. I use a snugpak Special Forces 2 sleeping bag on my large pack for extended periods as it covers the temp ranges we have in the UK, but still take the Jungle blanket as it's good for wrapping around you if you stop for a break for tea/food or in the evening before bed to relax keeping the wind and colder air off you. I've also used the blanket in an sol escape bivvy, not my best night out in frosty weather but you'll survive.
Another awesome video - the only thing we differ on is that “money pit we hope to get a return on”. I will gladly write off the investment I’ve made in my families bags if it means we never have to use them in life threatening survival event. I see my bag as no more than insurance. I train with it and acquire the skills (very thankful to you and many other great UA-camrs for your awesome advice and content) but I hope never to have to use the knowledge I’ve acquired. That said, I’m the first person my friends call on to light a barbecue so i have “transferable” skills now 🤣🤣🤣
I'll second everything said above. Great kit, a bit different from what I have set up (main difference is I prefer all my headlamps and flashlights to use the same battery and carry 2x spare for all even on a short trip) I am also definitely the guy all my friends call to light a BBQ and have started using a different method each time just for fun and also to teach them a few tricks
You're looking to upgrade your bino, Have you considered a Mono? I really dig the Vortex solo 10*36. It's tough, clear, and compact, plus, the lifetime, no questions asked policies of Vortex is great!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Glad to be of help :) I use them at the range all the time. The clip is handy IMHO. If you don't care for a clip they also make smaller (and cheaper) 10*25 Solo. Good luck on finding a glass that fits your needs!
You mentioned making a shower out of the bladder. Just get a Sea to Summit shower. 4oz of weight, and it is great. I'm in FL also. I use it as a shower, dish cleaning, brushing teeth, and heat regulation at a base camp. Easy to cool off under. I put filtered water in it. Some people spend a lot of $ to keep warm, in FL...keeping cool is important!
glad I've kept one since highschool. Also I think a bugout bag is more like a blackhole you dump money into, and hope you DONT need a return on investment. But it's there and you're ready if it's needed.
Nice to see a new video. I often think about your past videos when I talk about preparing for a possible collapse. I like that you cover different settings and even seasons and climates. Most of us need to be ready to survive in both urban and outdoor settings. We'll need too be able to utilize any and all resources in any survival scenario.
You could add one of those cheap lightweight crank flashlight just so your other flashlight last longer or for a back up. But what a great video great B.O.B.
Me, i use a RiftBlade pack. Compartmentalized in the same way yours is. Only real changes are in the sleep system. Here in Missouri, the winters can and do actually get cold, and Wiggy's Gear has never left me cold, wet, or wanting. Heavier, yes. Worth it, definitely. Other than that, our set ups are similar, and equally effective for the regions in which they would most likely see use! Very well done video! And many Thanks for sharing the info and time!
get the snugpak jungle sleeping bag instead of the blanket. its pack size is the same, and it can unzip into a blanket thats larger than the jungle blanket
Went through similar evolution with shelter... Started with a USMC 2 man tent, then I upgraded to DD Hammock Frontline model in their camo with the tarp and under blanket. I use the Snugpak improved poncho and their poncho liner along with their jungle sleeping bag and can combine the bag with poncho liner in cold. Have a SPLAV air mat as well that goes in the hammock. Have tested down into high 30s F.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost yes, it's not a thick huge air mat but combined with the other stuff it was very comfy I was out on a mountain property for a month straight using it
Thank you for pointing out the fact that wearing a tactical looking backpack is okay in a survival situation. I'm sick to death of people telling me that they need to blend in and wear some kind of Dora the Explorer pack because the gangs of leather clad motorcyclists well then ignore you.
People will try to rob you regardless, so tactical is fine and defend yourself. The grey man is a fantasy that wouldn't survive beyond the keyboard typing mindset in most scenarios
LOL great comment. I do like the concept for your basic day to day life, don't be a flashy walking target but when the chips are down I figure anyone rolling solo with a pack of any type can be a potential target so I'm going with the gear that works best for me.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost whenever I see The Gray Man bag people touting the fact they need to blend in in a survival situation oh, I always ask them to provide me data about wherever wearing such a pack has allowed them to pass through a checkpoint or bee looks over by a roving gang of criminals. No one ever has.
before you get the survival blanket, you better opt for the jungle sleeping bag, which is basically the same plus a hood, a mosquito headnet and the zipper - and it can be had cheaper at most places. the jungle bag is perfect for Florida, but I was able to survive -6C/21°F° in it with the help of the SOL Escape bivy bag. both fit easily in a MOLLE buttpack or even a sustainment pouch. with such a fleece blanket inside it must be heaven xD
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I never found anything smaller apart from flimsy UL down stuff, which would probably not last for 10 years like the jungle bag does ;-) when will they finally invent the inflatable sleeping bag, packs tiny and warms gigantic? with electric pump for the weak, of course. xD
You should look into a double layer hammock it will hold your pad in place I recommend the warbonnet blackbird XLC, also look into a goose down top quilt instead of a blanket, more compact lightweight good companies are UGQ outdoor, jacks or better, hammock gear etc
Bahco Laplander Saw: I use a MOLLE Ground Illumination Flare Pouch. The saw fits perfectly. M9 Bayonet: if weight is no concern go for a Randall's Adventure ESEE-6 blade although I prefer the ESEE-4
@@TheSurvivalOutpost The ESEE-5 is the one that comes with a bow drill divot in the handle. The knife alone weighs 16 oz and is described as "a prybar with a sharp edge". The ESEE-6 is a more reasonable 12 oz but my carry knife is the ESEE-4 which weighs 8 oz. I bought my ESEE knives through online sales or private party sales on forums rather than pay full price.
You might want to add some chest seals to your medical kit because you cant wound pack penetrating injuries to the chest (belly button and up). I think PrepMedic explains pneumothoraxes in some of his videos.
With a backpack cover from Walmart, no matter how tactical your pack is, it blends in. It also covers anything and everything hanging off and is waterproof.
Great point, except I imagine most rain covers you'd find at Wally World are obnoxious bright colors? I didn't show it, but in that bottom camo pouch I carry a multicam rain cover
Yeah, the only one I could find was a light blue but it’s perfect for blending in to urban areas. It just looks like a gym bag. Doesn’t stick out. I’m only assuming the problem with “tactical” is the standing out part. Great vid by the way. I like what you said about ,finding out what’s right for you and your area.” That really makes a difference. Thank you for the reply.
On lights, there are a number of great single battery AA/AAA lights on Amazon that I've become interested in lately. Minimizes the number of batteries you need to retain. Many of them can also use the rechargeable batteries you charge directly with a micro usb cable.
I love the USB compatible flashlights, but still not 100% sold on the concept since I need a charger to keep em running. Then again most lights will retain a charge of a long time....still I love my AA powered lights
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I mean the dual option ones, that use either the 14500 rechargeables, or regular AA, like a thrunite t10, or olight eos. With a little solar charger, you can keep them going a long time.
You want more then 2 pair of socks especially if your walking alot, also you want wool socks and you want to change socks often (maybe this will help someone) but take the advise
@@TheSurvivalOutpost sorry not to be mean but YOUR FUCKING STUPID...... Ahem at least on this subject that is.. 2 pair a DAY minimum i pack no less then three fold or roll them dont ball them like your get ladies hair tied to warp them up nice n tight. I have a good 10 pairs. Or so takes up the same space as 2 t shirts. Super combat and as you said gotta gotta HAVE to take care of dem feet. Your 2 pairs for 3 days is offensive to me.
Evening buddy from England. Yes you can use your water bladder as a shower. Bloody cold tho 😁. The ruck looks great by itself mate. Will have a look see at this. Cheers for sharing mate ATB Andy 🇬🇧 👍 ☕. Keep it up mate your doing great. Happy Christmas an excellent new year 😁 too you an yours mi friend.
I'm a big fan of Gerber products. I have the LMF II and the Strongarm. Broke the LMF II handle and Gerber held up their lifetime no questions asked warranty.
Seen you around a couple times. This may be the first time I’ve actually checked you out; glad I did. I think your humor was good and be Rambo if you want.
Nice video, only thing I would add is dry bags. Place everything into a large dry bag and then individually waterproof everything inside. Can be a little tedious but at least your spare socks & sleeping system will stay dry! 👍
I didn't call it out specifically but I carry a rain cover with for me takes the place of dry bags. I love dry bags don't get me wrong, but they add quite abit of weight and take up extra room in my gear. I do bag my socks in Ziplock
Just an idea that been there standard of using all the same batteries,. Even switch to 18650's for headlamp and flashlight a little heavier but last way longer and recharge the rest is great!!
I saw the lightweight sleeping pad. I have one also (different brand) and that alone sometimes makes the difference between surviving and thriving when out and about in the wild. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
I’m only 4min in. Hell yeah, I hear on the leatherman. I honestly think it’s an essential tool and a must have in a 72 hours bag, really in any bag! I mean, it’s an all in 1 tool. Love the folding saw and I’d prefer a bahco saw also, but I understand the sacrifice. Nothing wrong with a silky at all really. I seen some sos lifeboat food in the intro. Man have you tried it? Better have some tummy medicine for if you eat that! Looking forward to the rest of the video. Oh, you sound like one of the Franco brothers (actors) lol.
Jus trying to cut weight and its not absolutely necessary when I have other tools, BUT in an urban specific bag I won't leave it out. Yes the SOS rations are good to go. Better than nothing, kinda like you imagine, compressed flavored sawdust :D Franco brothers interesting never heard that take before.
Gotta say you have a heavy pack. But your editing style and how you present things is amazing. Gives a really good view on things you could need. I'm a ultralight backpacker and it's nice to see a survivalist side when it comes to prepping. Might I add a ultralight solar panel to charge lanterns,headlights,flashlights etc. Really cool to have one in a pack.
30lbs is "lightweight" to me, BUT I'm always looking to cut weight ya know. I'm carrying 3+ liters of water. How much is that costing me lol. Some have said on reddit ultralight sub that I should ditch the water...but here in Florida freshwater sources are kinda rare. What type of pack do you prefer?
30 pound is light wtf you saying? Especially is a good pack? Granted id go for more a hiking pack. While tac packs make it some what easier to grab gear off external straps and pockets a hiking pack offers more support carries weight better my 120 pack carrys like a 50. While being extremely comfortable i put it on and ofter a few minutes forget its even there. Once you get used to counter acting the difference in your center of gravity when leaning or what have you. A hiking pack carries far better. You can bring a whole camp with you. Literaly as an eagle scout i had to not o ly carry my tent my bag my sleeping rool my water my rope my food my cooking supplies my everything my folding space my knife my med kit my fire kit. Everything. Only thing i added after i left the scouts was firearms. And bigger knifes.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost i carry 5 gallons of water and water purification systems. Though my bob is a 14 day. Its actually a week but i can stretch it. Hell with hunting and traping i can go a month of little resupply. Hell indefinitly if i had to. Fishing hunting traping. Basic gardening. But yeah my food rations currently feed 2 for 14 days on 2 meals and mid day snacks.. Its actually better to eat small snacks throughout the day rather then large meals. Fyi. Look it up if you want. I go with nuts jerky and dried fruits.. Ive also packed garnola bar type things as a frivolous snack. They take more space then i feel is worth it. Id rather add more dried fruits though they go bad faster and cost more..
Good content. Nice setup. I keep my rucksack in my truck, everywhere I go. I add a sleeping bag in the winter. In a bad situation I am gonna stay with my vehicle as long as possible. I am have numerous resources in the truck that would go in my pockets etc. To add to the bag. Additional lighters, knives, multi tools, first aid kits, food and water. There is also clothing, rope, and of course tools. A good map is also a must for me. I have a book called the Back Roads of Texas made by Mapsco. Has every county road and goat path. I would tear out the area i needed and leave the book. Being able to bypass main roads might be handy.
Great comment and I agree 100% about staying with your vehicle. You got everything you need there. I also carry road maps but would love to have a book like you mention
Don't just add a sleeping bag in the winter. Have a blanket in your vehicle year round. You'd be suprized how cold and wet some summer nights can get. Living in Minnesota i have a wool blanket in my trunk. Reason being is that wool will keep you warm even if damp. If i ever crash my car into a snowy ditch at night without a way to get help and i need to keep warm in my car over night. I have it.
@@Fo4assaultriflefan92 I have two military poncho liners, two Arturus survival tarps prerigged for shelter, several coats year round they keep my truck rifle comfy and out of sight behind the seat. Plus there are at least 3 or four of those mylar survival bags. I wont get cold.
I've been slowly acquiring gear for me and my family and always enjoy watching people's setups. Wish I had the money to get it all at once, but the costs add up quickly especially when there is more Than one person.
Indeed the price tag does add up, its actually good if you cant buy everything at once b/c odds are you'll find a need for change thanks to training and experience. Its better to train and customize and buy as you go imo.
I hear you the average price for just one decent bug out bag t 72 hours can range from 600 to 1000 bucks yes you can go cheeper but how can you go cheep when it's your wife or kids life you know you cant do it I'm just glad you can put it most of it into your inch bag until you can dubbe up on your inch bag
Plenty of suggestions I’m sure and most of them good. My only suggested ad is some caffeine pills like no doz or something similar. You might not be able to stop and make some coffee and need a pick me up. Chewing them (not the most flavorful but doable) makes them act faster. No bag is completely without them. Light and small, you have no reason not to have any in your bag.
Yes for sure, I didn't have time to cover all the misc crap in my GP IFAK but I carry Stacker Plus caff pills I find at local truck stops. Basically legal meth.
@@BlesamaSoul Never heard of caffeine gum. but pills. not capsules. I just chew the pills. I don't drink coffee so it doesn't take me as much as it might some others. I usually just take a half pill if I'm nodding off in front of the computer at work. just a half can keep me awake for quite some time, not uncontrollably zippy, just alert. a full pill is 200mg.
This is a good loadout. I would make some minor adjustments as I live in Norway and the climate is a bit different. Vikings also freezes their ass off.🤪
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Depends on the temperature, but usually I use 1. Mammut compact pump mat 7,5cm 2. M-94 sleeping bag 4 season (army issue) 3. Jerven fjellduk ( survival shelter from a Norwegian company named Jerven ) I have the exclusive version where the insulation is detachable. This system kept me warm at night in minus 16*C
I have actually moved away from rucks with zippers on them myself but it is more personal preference than a percieved issue with the designs. My one bag weighs 17lbs all in with no water or food (that is kept separate ready to be tossed in) but it would be a bit rough for cold weather up here north of the 49th. I love the bayonet as a camp/survival knife! I have been rocking the Eickhorn CAN2005 bayonet for a few years now off and on for my trips.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost its actually a little Mil-tec pack that has a frame that folds out into a chair. The straps sucked so my wife sewed on a couple of d rings and it wears surplus Alice straps. Ive carried it for over three years and it has held up surprisingly well. Previously I had the Mil-tec 30 liter assault pack and now my oldest son has inherited it and he loves it. I find no issues with the 30 liter ruck for three seasons at all, but it is also geared more for bush camping than bugging out or getting home as I am in a very rural AO.
I'm a pack mule. I carry my USMC issued ILBE. I carry everything for me and 3 people. I carry the shelters and heavy-duty shit. I have 3 5/11 Rush72 packs for people who can't really carry heavy weight. In the Marines the guys would load me out cause I have high endurance and can carry weight longer distances.
Yeah I'm the same way, I can carry 50,60,70lbs no issue for long distance thanks my RAH attitude and I like knowing I still have that stamina and conditioning from when I was in the military. That being said, its absolutly pointless NOT to cut weight if its possible without making life totally miserable. This build weighed in right at 30lbs and currently, I'm working to get under 25lbs with a patrol size pack (25L), instead of this varient.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost of course. No human is physically capable of heavy weight for long without breaking down at some point. We aren't getting any younger. After a while our bodies break down and we just can't carry tons like our bodies were accustomed back in the service.
Your Steiner Safari binos are availible in 10x26 too (same design, some 85€ from amazon) - check it out. Steiner is one of the best brands on the market. IMHO monoculars suck, I always go with binos. I never waste space, bulk and money on a tourniquet - out in the field it's nearly useless, because you need to get to a hospital within some 90 minutes max. You can always take some cordage and a stick to substitute it. In my first-aid-kit I always carry special finger strips from Band-Aid (Johnson&Johnson) - in most cases I cut my fingers. Their adhesive is incredible, I carried some of them for about 20 years and they still stick well. Your socks from adidas and under armour look rather thin and "sporty" (cotton/polyamide). In cold weather I wear wool socks from the austrian army as a second layer with a pair of nylon or polypropylene socks underneath - very soft and warm. IMHO best survival food is nuts and raisins - no cooking required, compact, tasty and healthy. Didn't hear you talk about spare batteries for your flashlights. I put mine in a HD plastic bag and seal it, so they are waterproof. For comms I prefer a hand-crank radio, nowadays they come with an USB-plug to recharge other devices. Lastly I'm missing some leather gloves and a space blanket in your pack.
Yup I've had my eye on those Steiners for a while, great price and yeah I don't do monoculars, never liked em. Indeed most cuts are finger related, those strips can be a real asset. Regarding socks, I'm located in the deep south so wool socks are 100% overkill due to the warm winters. Forgot to mention batteries, I have two AA and two AAA always packed in a sealed bag buried in my pack if I might need them. Gloves...I always carry gloves on my person, currently I have a pair of partial leather Mechanix gloves that have served me well. I don't carry a space blanket.
Great Video! I can finally see what somebody, who knows what they're doing, packs in their Bug Out Bag. You even tell us how much it weighs. I already have some of the same gear as you but other items I will get. You have a silky boy but at the end of the video there is a shot of you cutting down a tree with a triangular folding saw. Which is lighter and better? Which is easier to use? How essential is the stainless steel 2 liter bottle? They weigh a lot. How about the bayonnet? It weighs a freaking pound all by itself. I can't carry aeven a 30 pound pack and I know my wife won't be able to. Any ideas on how to lighten up the 30 pound pack yet still have great gear with items you might need? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this matter. Thanks again. Great Video.
I have OCD which is helpful when plotting all this stuff out :) The silky is a better saw for smaller hardwood trees, the Sven bow saw is better for bigger trees. The stainless steel canteen is very lightweight, doesn't hold much near 2 Liter, its US WW2 issue canteen. I love it b/c I can boil water with it, carry water obviously as well. If you wanted to cut weight and you had no intention of actually cooking food, then ditch the staineless steel canteen and swap for a Polar bottle or something similar. Remember the food you carry will be eaten over time and lighten the pack. Also, another way to lighten a pack is to examine your sleep system and go ultralight during summer, I'm currently using a hammock with mosquito screen. Also ensuring that your gear is specific to the mission can help eliminate redundant or unnecessary items.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Thank You! I have the stainless bottle with GSI cup and also the round stove thing you can buy from dave canterbury's store. I also have the US surplus military canteen, canteen cup, and stove stand for use with esbit solid fuel tabs, trioxane, or any gelled alcohol, trangia stoves, or wood and twigs. I don't know which is best to use for a bug out bag /72 hour kit. Any thoughts? I like the lower profile of the surplus canteen cup and stand, however. Those trioxane tabs and esbit tabs burn really well don't they? I also like using my cat food can stove with carbon felt and a little Heet in the yellow bottle. It's denatured alcohol, the poisonous wood alcohol or methanol. That burns like crazy too. I don't know what to do.
I get return on my investment every time I venture into the woods with my son. Certainly never a money pit. I use my kit regularly and the bonus it’s always there as our insurance policy.
A lot of good ideas, and I think a decent compromise between weight, cost, and redundancy. I'm a retired SF medic turned thru-hiker and go back and forth on weight vs comfort all the time. I would personally go lighter, but that's my preference and thru-hiker mentality. Good video.
Thanks appreciate the input. Any suggestions on cutting weight is appreciated. Obviously I’m carrying a lot of water. Canteen + 2L bladder. I could probably save weight by ditching the pouches and using ziplock bags? The pack could be swapped for a newer gen
@@TheSurvivalOutpost It's personal preference. I would minimize "nice to have" items, go for a smaller knife, lighter weight pack, and ditch the heavy duty pouches. I've spent a lot of money on light weight gear for backpacking, so that's something to consider. Might not be worth it to some. You're comfortable with your setup, so go for it.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost 40 degrees. Ha, that's a heat wave here. Guy next door is outside barefoot, although he is missing a few acorns up top. I'm a 71 year old cyclist even in Canadian winter no problem at -4F or -20C. But I wear a snowmobile suit, joking about going to Florida. I became a bit of a recluse because of this covid stuff, so I am avoiding the public for awhile. Cheers.
How can we bug out without soup? We need a zesty charge-up when running away from toxic lizard people! Green Zebras are heirloom tomatoes with a striped pattern; they are sweet like red tomatoes but give this gazpacho a lovely jade hue. To make the chilled soup extra tangy, use tomatillos or unripe red tomatoes instead of Green Zebras.
Great vid! Makes me feel good because my dumb city boy ass pieced together something that overlaps a lot with yours. I’m sure it’s taken for granted, but you didn’t specifically mention water proof matches, magnesium, and a striker. Also, I know this is getting a little apocalyptic and may not be a concern for a 72hr, but I also keep some high test line and hooks. I have a Boy Scout survival guide in my pack and it has some nifty (albeit it untested by me) fish traps that you only need a hook and a line for, plus you can use the line to make some perimeter alarms if things are really dicey. Other off the wall stuff I have are a rat trap for said alarms and god forbid food, heavy duty freezer ziploc bags, and zip ties that can be binders, or handcuffs if need be.
Idk a lot of the worlds smartest people are on the autism spectrum. Not to mention autistic peeps actually be super smart. Useaully in a certain field but still. Once they get interested in something they learn everything about it.
I like the old ILBE with assault pack and make full and wise use of all the MOLLE webbing and good pouches. I don't see how you keep it at 30 lbs for a B.O.B. My guns, mags, extra rounds, pistol belt, R.A.C.K. vest ( I'm getting old for my weapons, drug and med bags, trauma kit, fire bag, various gear, etc........ AND plate carrier, so I use a surplus R.A.C.K. vest), various double and triple purpose weapons and tools ( KA BAR, machete, bayonet for AKM, Vietnam Ranger Tomahawk, E Tool ) and Camel Back Crux weigh a good amount. For a shower, I use a Swiss surplus 5 liter solar shower( rolls up nice and easy and good for camp dishes also). A good survivalist food I like and is easy to make is I get ( per batch ) a big jar of peanut butter and mix in granola, chopped and roasted nuts, dried fruit, some hot cocoa powder, some honey, powdered milk, and keep batches in Bettie's Brownie Brittle resealable, strong, mylar bags. Lots of nutrition, lots of energy, very good. It's great to have in addition to Cliff Bars, granola, granola bars, some MREs, Mountain House stuff, etc....... I Ranger fold my extra set of BDUs and some extra sofies, eat with the U.S. G.I camp mess kit and cook on an Esbit stove. I live way up in the Great Smokies, so I lash the compression sacks ( sack to carry my ICS surplus tunnel tent and sack to carry my improved middle layer of the G.I. M.S.S middle layer sleeping bag, foam sleep pad, and bivvy cover ) bungee and para corded to the base of my ruck. A couple nice, strong contractor bags make a nice ground cover ( plus more ), and my poncho woobie makes a good blanket in cool weather. Those cards with camp knots are something I'm gonna get because mine work but they're sloppy, lol. Great vid. Thank you :)
That's a lot of kit. I'm at 30lbs for that loadout you see, NOT counting weapons since the situation may or may not require extreme firepower. I setup my bag for a non hostile situation IE natural disaster. The bag is mission dependent since there no one size fits all solution for all situations. I keep my tools at a bare min, knife, folding saw are the basics. I don't need multi edged tools. Yes redundancy is good but it can get outta control real fast. After many version and lots of training, I have trimmed down to what I actually use and what makes sense for me. For a typical survival situation, I'm not rocking full battle rattle and such, just doesn't make sense.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I totally get that, and it's good to field test your gear, figure what works, etc..., because this video isn't about SHTF/I.N.C.H. Because of where I live ( on a very isolated tract of private land right between the Great Smokey Mtns Natl Park and Forest and the Pisgah Natl Forest ) is so isolated and hard to find, with no cops and neighbors for miles, that for me to strap on a chest rig, pistol belt, big mil surp ruck and so on and grab some guns, things would have to be hell on Earth for me to need to bug out here. For that reason, my ruck, weapons, ammo, drugs/meds, and so on are very important and I have no bug out location, my house is in the kind of area where most people bug out to. Yeah, it's heavy, but it would really have to be SHTF for me to consider bugging out, so I have a bunch of stuff ready to grab and go, so I would need all of that kit and in a true SHTF/WROL it would get used scary fast. That's the kind of scenario I'm prepping for. Oh BTW, where did you get a FILBE assault pack in that good of a condition? The ones I come across online and in mil surp stores are beat up, some are missing the plastic insert, broken zippers, and the like and still are $100 +. Great channel, I obviously like it because I see I'm watching it a year later after my first comment. Chest rig has changed, sleep system has changed to something much lighter ( basically a Ranger Roll with a Mylar lined emergency bivvy and pop-up hooped bivvy with a military tarp ), after training with my gear in the actual cold, winter woods. I saw what works, what I need, and what weighs me down that I can get by without. Cheers :)
@@TheSurvivalOutpost A good way to aquire a quality pair is second hand from ebay, some people (Lord knows why?) Split down top grade bins into two pairs of monoculars and sell them individually. In a weird twist I bought two from different people and put them back together, way cheaper than if I'd bought them as a pair of bins.
I think you would be better off with a full tang bushcraft knife. I had the front two inches of an M9 blade snap off in Iraq when I was cutting open sandbags.
When You've got a REAL "SHTF" situation, the last thing You'll be consearned with, are howe to reach people, at "Social Medias". They'll ALL be viped out. Recharge Your's flashlights...😉
@@drained1177 Unless its a major event such as nuclear strike, famine, disease etc, I agree people will keep on living and who knows how things will play out. Modern 1st world civilization has not had to go through a major SHTF in a long time.
The Survival Outpost Or maybe IT has? The humanity, has reached something about 1,5 million Years... -Has’nt IT?😉 I’m just kidding... the «Modern» communities, is about 8-10 thousand Years old. It’s not more but some seconds, of the World’s Total History. We’re going to self, make Us Disappeare, if We’re not going to «overpopulate». That’s why, «Viruses», will «Show Up», from time, to another...😉 the World, are competely able to take CARE, of herselves. Give IT time, and relax... «Surwival, Of the Fittest»!👍
Hey Wayne, what's up Canada! I've seen some nice setups with the stove in the shelter, although those are a bit clumsy lol. For basic survival, I would think a sub zero mummy bag, thick thermal underwear, hot pocket hand warmers would be a good start. Also, getting off the ground a bit is also nice. I've seen some guys using the hammock with a sleeping bag in winter, not sure how well that works for super cold regions though.
Wyatt Bidewell That’s one of my biggest worries, being from Northern Minnesota. To have the gear that’s warm enough for my family will always be an extra burden. You really can’t go small with kids and our winters. And if there is an alternative- we certainly can’t afford it.
The Survival Outpost Appreciate the answer! Getting off the ground is key, I’ve melted down before, woke up soaked and frozen down. Trying to find a mummy bag that packs down nice and tight.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost no getting off the ground is bad in cold.. Unless your laying in a puddle. The cold air will be flowing under and over you. Example why do bridges ice over before the street?
for your request about good binoculars. There are the smallest Zoom-Binoculars 9-45 Zoomrange brand called "Sunagor" and they are smaller then your one. and its got BKA prisma. and its about 100$. I tried it out and they are quit good for its price
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I recommend you also to get a better headlamp. if you wanna something good as Nitecore or Thrunite... checkout WOWTAC A2S with 1050 Lumen. its cooperated with Thrunite and its gots the quality as Thrunite and Nitecore but its only half the price... and you got even a 18650 inklusive. I got many stuff from Nitecore and I also got a WOWTAC A2S and its quality is as high as Nitecore. you cant go wrong with WOWTAC. highly recommended. They are waterproof also. You can even dive with these headlamps up to 7 meters depth and nothing happend.
How much weight can you lift at the gym? Take a quarter off that at least. Then thats how much you can carry in uneven weight. However a good pack will let you carry 150 pounds as if it were 65 and make it easy.. A good tact pack or hiking pack with good suspension or a reinforced aluminum frame will make you able to carry more without hurting yourself. As an eagle scout having to carry your entire camp on your back i can contest to this. My 80 plus pound bob i can hike 60 mile through the hardest environment. With little problem. Though i seemed to have invested my points into endurance rather then strentgh at character creation. Im a whole 160 pounds soaking wet. But i can carry my weight in gear.. Now i couldnt carry my fallen buddie and his gear but i can hike my ass across the usa with my ass and gear no probs. Oh sorry what i mean is get a good pack.. Then worry about gear. Oh on that note i run A med kit. Im over zealous on med kit supplies so that takes a good deal of my real esate but meh. A cooking kit. Oil can a fold out gril ( its just a wire grill that sits over the fire or oil can) A folding cookware set. Its a pot pan bowl cup folk spoon and such. A tool kit. Folding spade Small prybar Small hammer A flat and Phillips screwdriver. A utility knife a buck knife a combat knife and. Grind stone. Weapons Primary DMR assault rifle. Secondary 10 gauge shotty. Its a short barrled 4 round stockless that just hangs over my shoulder. And my side arm sits in my leg holster. Accompanied by a knife in my boot two on my hip. One in my vest. And a mag light that doubles as a club. Oh and i have a stun light as well. Ive got A decent bow as well. Misc Air filters for gas mask water filters and purifiers. Soap for my dishes clothing and self. And bundle of rope. Binoculars My clothing is season matched. But typically 3 days of cloths 6 pairs undergarments and as many socks as i can stuff minimum of 3 per day. Food water Mres, dried rations 5 gallons of water. Much more and it encumbers me to much. I carry enough food to last myself and 1 more least 14 days with normal rationing. 2 main meals and enough "snacks" to last through the day depending on activity level. Though a week of food per person should be minimum a month is easy to do with mres and such. Dont pack cans. Pack mre pouches. And dried rations ( ones you can eat dry are good ) such as dried fruits and such. Jerky and nuts are good. And i think that bout does it. I go light on clothing because i can wash and dry my gear quickly. My cloths dry in an hour in a warm air let alone on a line or by a fire. Its also light weight and surprisingly warm. Though trotting throw snow and cold climates id switch clothing. My food will last me a month easy. I can find water almost anywhere. So i pack tools weapons and medical gear.. My 1 man tent straps to the buttom of my pack my sleeping bag sitts on top ( its heavier then the tent lol ) Sorry if this unintrests you.. But no harm in sharing right?
@@LegendaryBattalion oh an as he said go walmart buy. Shity bag pack some stuff go hiking for the week end and learn by your multiple mistakes what best fits you.. I can trap fish and hunt so i pack less food given im in a wilderness area not some cityscape. Your learn a lot just going out trying to camp real camping like under the stars not under the roof of an rv. Mess up and try again learn what works and doesnt. While having a lot cool gear looks nice itll get in your way. I can do a lot with less. I can use a knife for 100 different things. I use womens hair ties to roll my shirts and sicks it keep em tidy and compact. And can be used for other things and weight is trival. You might take 4 tarps as a roof as a rain catcher as a tarp to keep gear dry and as clean work space or whatever else. Hell when i was in jail the guys riped the threads out of their bags ( which were basicly tarp like plastic ) and used them to cut things with. When you see a tool like a wrench think about what can i use this for? Ive used wrenchs to break open pad locks to hammer in nails to pry something open and other tasks others wouldnt normaly think. If you look at something and you cant think of 3 uses its unneeded. Unless its like a water filter straw those are good 1 use items.
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Love that you're talking about EDC...for wilderness. I have a great video on this where I use my smock to carry all the essentials. Regarding the iodine yeah that sucks so I have the other bottle of tabs to take care of that, I only showed the puri tabs in the video.
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I've done some caching before IE actually burying a small dry case. The time and effort that went into a simple burial was extensive. If I can strike a balance between burying caches and caching above ground then I will.
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Always fun to see your videos,
Get a Millbank bag (it will help filter out the larger particles in the water, then boil the crap out of your water, it will last longer than filters or tablets etc) then get a power generator of some kind, Solar, Crank, or my favourite "Thermoelectric"" Biolite, (camp stove 2, just add stuff that burns, boom! electric, its like mAgiC!!1!! without the special effects,) your battery is only going to last so long, so choose a renewable source, btw keep your battery closer to your body, the cold will kill your battery,
Dude, you rule.😎
One of the Few People That Mentions What I do and you did so at the end.
Your Pack Should be based on where you are from.
Where I may be from may be the same or totally opposite I'm How I Load out a Bag. Based on That alone You get a Subscriber.
IMO I think having tasteless survival foods is a plus in that you won't be tempted to eat it unless really necessary.
Never considered that...good point.
Thats actually a really smart point
Fantastic!
I have canned tuna and plain lentils in mine, so yeah!
They actually make "solar showers" which are basically a large black water bladder that's meant to attract sunlight and warm the water. My girl and I used one for about a year when we were living in a tiny house that didn't have running water. Not the best but they work. Your water bladder will work perfectly
When I was a kid, my parents and I did lots of backpacking and used solar showers quite a bit. Good stuff.
Watching all these bug out bag videos w the coronavirus spreading, oof
Makes ya think...
Ya i was like i dont have the money but It doesn't hurt to know
the thing is if the corona virus hits you will want to stay inside
Greedy_ Greedo Me too! Ha ha.
not so much worried about the virus.. more worried what sheep around the world might do if it escalates even further..
I recommend to anyone who is making a pack when you get to food take spices it will make life better.
I suggest pepper, smoked slat, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, bay leaves(for soup and they are light weight you can carry a lot in a spice bottle as well as you can put them in your boots to deodorize it's not as good as arm&hammer but works) and last but not least bullion cubes I'd suggest some beef and chicken but I guess you could carry ramen flavor packets and use for soup or maybe a dry rub? Maybe
Yes big for morale! If your bug out situation allows for open cooking and fires, spice it up a bit!
Knife Sharpening,Get paint stirring sticks from Hardware Store and 120sandpaper,paste sandpaper to sticks like strip! Put blade at 23degrees for sharpening,use like barbers strip,pressing blade down the stick! Double side stick with sandpaper for added use! Happy Hunting!
Excellent comment thanks Wayne!
It's not everyday that I bookmark a youtube video. This was entertaining and ALSO very useful. Thanks a BUNCH for sharing.
Awesome that means alot, thanks!
Agreed
so a couple items that you might want to consider are, Nuun Active and CLIF BLOKS. Nuun is an electrolyte tab that you toss in your water to give you flavor and help get hydration under control. CLIF BLOKS is a gummy that has tons of carbs for quick energy. i got both items at my local cycling shop but they are also sold at GNC and like stores
Great tip, I will def check into those items. Last time I was in a bike shop, I was looking hard at the mini electrolyte gels, but didn't buy any due to the price.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Nuun Active comes in a tube about the size of a JB Weld Steel Stik and comes with 10 tablets. you can actually get it on amazon instead of a bike shop obviously. should save a bunch
Good stuff just finished a pack similar to this, think it's needed in the time we live in.....
yes sir, the concept of a 72hr kit has never been more relevant.
Fast forward to 8/12/22
Now it's really good to hv a BOB.
As for Bino‘s if you’re on a budget go with the vortex diamondback 8x42, if you want a little more quality the viper line is amazing, also eight power is plenty and anybody that says otherwise doesn’t know how to glass, I glass up my deer that I tagged out on just last year from 1600 yards away with 8’s
Nice! Thanks for the suggestion
Respect to you sir, on the 27th November I was homeless and sleeping rough in the woods. A goretex bivy bag and sleeping bag are essential. Wrapping your sleeping bag in a plastic orange survival bag creates condensation, too many days of that and your sleeping bag is soaked. You need water supplies on you to give you time to find water. Clear plastic sheeting and thermal blankets to make a Mors super shelter. I am not talking a few days of bushcraft/survival practice that is uncomfortable but actually real world where you don't know how long you will be roughing it. Love and respect to you and your family ♥️🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸♥️🙏 Johnny from England
That sounds rough, hopefully you're in a better place now. Good point about keeping that sleeping bag dry.
Can’t stop watching your videos!
First of all, kudos on the tactical bag. Grey-man is for suckers 😉
Second, the Silky cuts better than the Bahco anyway. 😮
Third, these new packs are nice, but there’s nothing wrong with the A.L.I.C.E. pack.
I toted my 782 gear for ten years after I was discharged. Until some disloyal pog broke into my house and stole it all.
Your setup is not bad at all.
I would add more fire and water redundancy, because a 72 hour emergency may take longer than three days to sort out. And I always carry a dental kit. Absolutely nothing worse than a toothache to turn 72 hours into three days of hell.
Exactly, go tactical or go home and yeah Silky > Bahco...but then again I've never broken a Bacho blade so..
The Survival Outpost
A nice video overall.
I recommend your channel.
👍🏻👍🏻
Semper Fi
Very good video. Enjoying your channel.
The more you train with your kit the more you will learn what you will actually USE. The more you train and develop your skills the less equipment you will find your self falling back on.
I base my kit on the 5 C's.
Cover
Cutting
Combustion
Cordage
Container
I keep maps and a compass with sharpie marker and carpenter pencil.
I keep 2 MRE's and 5 or 6 protein bars for food. And I keep a sling shot with 3 spare bands and a small bag of 1 ounce shot. (Also,lots of rocks out there for ammo) for longer term survival.
I keep wire and fishing line for snares and trip wires.
I keep 2 yoyo fishing reels, 2 large rat spring traps with nails to secure them, and an assortment of survival cards.
I just try to keep my kit a light as I can.
I don't like big tools like axes and big knives. They make too much noise. Using a saw is much quieter. And a 4 inch knife is all you should need.
I use a 21 inch bow saw blade and make my own bow saw in the field from a branch. And I really like the Esee 4. I strip the coating and keep it oiled up with olive oil.
Unlike AAA head lamps and flashlights too.
No point buying gear that collects dust. Training with your kit is essential.
For the Camelbak shower I just used to blow into it real hard to pressurize the bladder and then hang it or lay it on something above my head and then just squeezed the bite valve with my fingers to get a spray of water to come out if needed pressurize again or fill with more water as needed. Heat water from a canteen cup and mix in to get a nice temperature you like. The Geigerrig Pressurized Hydration Engine and Reservoir can be found on Amazon and uses a squeeze bulb like on a blood pressure cuff to pressurize the bladder and is compatible with the Aquamira Frontier Max filter.
Great comment, thanks!
I personally think the 72 hour bag is a waste. Especially because most people will have the bag at home or in your car.
The biggest issue when SHTF will most likely be getting home. So if you don't drive or can't get to your car, you're screwed. Or if you do drive but then get in grid lock because everyone is panicking, you're screwed.
I suggest a 24 hour bag that could be stretched into a 48 hour bag at the most if needed to get back home. I have one that fits everything I'm about to list in a school bag that still has more room for whatever else you need on a daily basis.
My 24 to 48 hour bag consists of:
Tactical knife
Swiss army mutlitool
Pliers multitool
USB battery 900 lumens flashlight
Solar/hand crank radio power bank
3x mylar emergency blankets
Emergency bivy
Large thin towel blanket
3x small washcloths
Sawyer water filtration system
3 folding Sawyer water pouches
Water purification tablets
750 ml full water bottle.
Emergency pancho/tarp
50 feet of 550 paracord
50 zip ties
6 metal tent pegs
2 pairs of socks and underwear
Folding brimmed hat with bug net
Mini umbrella
2 bic lighters
20 fire sticks
10 Waxed tinder strips
4x hand/feet warmers
Small medical bag with added gear
Floss and mouth wash
Small sunscreen
Chafing stick
Small hand sanitizer
N95 mask
Dog spray
Small baby wipes package
2x garbage bags
Small binoculars
2x Compasses
Map of area
2x whistles
Mirror
1500 calories food (cliff bars and vegetable/fruit bars)
Caffeine tablets
Extra key for home (hidden)
100 bucks cash (hidden)
That's my pack I've been carrying now for awhile in a regular back pack and everything is in zipped sandwich bags so it's all water proof. No one knows what's in my bag and I keep it that way. I also have a bug out or "camping bag" that is ready for me to leave indefinitely if I had too with a 4 season 1 person tent and some other things that makes it to much weight to carry around every day. But my plan is to stay close to my home in the event we need to leave for a while. Luckily I can disappear into the wilderness almost instantly in most directions from my home.
In most emergency situations you'll be at your home riding out the problem. It's only a very rare situation, almost never, that you'll have to leave your home to live in the woods forever. So I suggest buying bottled water or storing water anyway that keeps it safe and also having a 3 month emergency food supply. I bought off of Amazon 3 packages that have a month's supply of food (2k calories per day) 25 year shelf life for just under 300 Canadian each package delivered. I also have a months supply of bottled water which costed about 25 bucks Canadian. Small prices to pay for surviving an emergency.
I hope you all stay safe. The world is crazy right now. Best of luck 🍻
Thanks for sharing out your list. I agree that escaping to the forest is an edge case, but these days might not be so crazy to consider if raging mobs invade your neighborhood.
One minor tweak to your loadout could be the food selection. To give you context, I forced marched nearly 15 miles in 5hrs and 30 minutes on Sunday. I burned 1400 calories in less than 6 hours on flat mostly paved urban terrain. If you have to hoof it back home, you will absolutely need carbs and lots of them, then a bit of fat and protein as well.
I carry Nestle Fortified dry milk, granola, brazil nuts, dried fruits, jerky and oatmeal and two Snickers. 4k calories total, all stuffed into a 5x8 zippered bag.
Another tweak I would suggest that works amazing for me is wearing my BJJ rashguards under my jeans. Completely prevents any chafing or rubbing and protects you from bugs when you strip down for the night.
Binoculars try the Pentax SD 8x42 WP they have 30yr warranty and fully waterproof.
I use a snugpak jungle blanket, they're good for keeping the wind off you in a tarp/basha set up, but if the climate is going to head towards 0/below 0 centigrade (unsure of your climate all year around) then place a good quality wool/lightweight cashmere blanket under it and you'll be fine unless it's heading towards real Arctic temperatures. I use a snugpak Special Forces 2 sleeping bag on my large pack for extended periods as it covers the temp ranges we have in the UK, but still take the Jungle blanket as it's good for wrapping around you if you stop for a break for tea/food or in the evening before bed to relax keeping the wind and colder air off you. I've also used the blanket in an sol escape bivvy, not my best night out in frosty weather but you'll survive.
Outstanding comment m8. Appreciate that input on the Binos and the jungle blanket
Another awesome video - the only thing we differ on is that “money pit we hope to get a return on”. I will gladly write off the investment I’ve made in my families bags if it means we never have to use them in life threatening survival event. I see my bag as no more than insurance. I train with it and acquire the skills (very thankful to you and many other great UA-camrs for your awesome advice and content) but I hope never to have to use the knowledge I’ve acquired.
That said, I’m the first person my friends call on to light a barbecue so i have “transferable” skills now 🤣🤣🤣
Indeed, they are a great insurance policy. Glad you enjoyed the video and hey I'm also the guy who fires up the BBQ :)
I'll second everything said above. Great kit, a bit different from what I have set up (main difference is I prefer all my headlamps and flashlights to use the same battery and carry 2x spare for all even on a short trip)
I am also definitely the guy all my friends call to light a BBQ and have started using a different method each time just for fun and also to teach them a few tricks
You're looking to upgrade your bino, Have you considered a Mono? I really dig the Vortex solo 10*36. It's tough, clear, and compact, plus, the lifetime, no questions asked policies of Vortex is great!
I have a small mono by Barska...but not nearly as powerful as the one you refer to...I'll check that out, thanks!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Glad to be of help :) I use them at the range all the time. The clip is handy IMHO. If you don't care for a clip they also make smaller (and cheaper) 10*25 Solo. Good luck on finding a glass that fits your needs!
You mentioned making a shower out of the bladder. Just get a Sea to Summit shower. 4oz of weight, and it is great. I'm in FL also. I use it as a shower, dish cleaning, brushing teeth, and heat regulation at a base camp. Easy to cool off under. I put filtered water in it. Some people spend a lot of $ to keep warm, in FL...keeping cool is important!
Only 4oz? That ain't made and its multi purpose. Sounds like a good deal! What area of Florida are you in?
Thanks for the upload! This was very helpful!
Awesome glad to hear that!
glad I've kept one since highschool.
Also I think a bugout bag is more like a blackhole you dump money into, and hope you DONT need a return on investment. But it's there and you're ready if it's needed.
Thanks to the virus, I'm betting so many new preppers and survivalists are being born...which is the silver lining to this outbreak
I'd suggest some 10X42's in bino's, remember if you go to large you will have stability issues (the shakes) with the more power and weight they are.
You are also forgetting in a real situation you need a primary and secondary weapon. That adds probly another 7-8 lbs
For sure, that's a variable that is very situational. Imagine having a full chest rig and battle rifle
The Survival Outpost my Romanian AKM with iron sights and sig 2022 will do just fine
Nice to see a new video. I often think about your past videos when I talk about preparing for a possible collapse. I like that you cover different settings and even seasons and climates. Most of us need to be ready to survive in both urban and outdoor settings. We'll need too be able to utilize any and all resources in any survival scenario.
Thanks Frank...survival is truly multi faceted for the majority of the 1st world. Gotta learn survival in the urban and forest areas.
They do actually have camp showers like that
Yup they do...
You could add one of those cheap lightweight crank flashlight just so your other flashlight last longer or for a back up. But what a great video great B.O.B.
Cool idea, glad you liked the bag
Nice setup and awesome kit! Well thought out and organized. Merry Christmas to u and your family.👍🍻
Thanks buddy, Merry Christmas to you and family as well! Cheers
Me, i use a RiftBlade pack.
Compartmentalized in the same way yours is.
Only real changes are in the sleep system.
Here in Missouri, the winters can and do actually get cold, and Wiggy's Gear has never left me cold, wet, or wanting.
Heavier, yes. Worth it, definitely.
Other than that, our set ups are similar, and equally effective for the regions in which they would most likely see use!
Very well done video!
And many Thanks for sharing the info and time!
Appreciate the comment...another vote for Wiggys. I used to live in central MO and I recall it getting damn freaking cold!
get the snugpak jungle sleeping bag instead of the blanket. its pack size is the same, and it can unzip into a blanket thats larger than the jungle blanket
Looks like a cross between a blanket and a lightweight sleeping bag, is that accurate?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost it's kinda like a larger version of the jungle blanket but can zip up into a sleeping bag. It has a face bug net too
Went through similar evolution with shelter... Started with a USMC 2 man tent, then I upgraded to DD Hammock Frontline model in their camo with the tarp and under blanket. I use the Snugpak improved poncho and their poncho liner along with their jungle sleeping bag and can combine the bag with poncho liner in cold. Have a SPLAV air mat as well that goes in the hammock. Have tested down into high 30s F.
Sounds like a solid setup. Does that air mat work well to insulate the bottom of the hammock?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost yes, it's not a thick huge air mat but combined with the other stuff it was very comfy I was out on a mountain property for a month straight using it
Thank you for pointing out the fact that wearing a tactical looking backpack is okay in a survival situation. I'm sick to death of people telling me that they need to blend in and wear some kind of Dora the Explorer pack because the gangs of leather clad motorcyclists well then ignore you.
People will try to rob you regardless, so tactical is fine and defend yourself. The grey man is a fantasy that wouldn't survive beyond the keyboard typing mindset in most scenarios
LOL great comment. I do like the concept for your basic day to day life, don't be a flashy walking target but when the chips are down I figure anyone rolling solo with a pack of any type can be a potential target so I'm going with the gear that works best for me.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I agree 100% but buying multiple styles of packs of multiple scenarios is really just a waste of money.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost whenever I see The Gray Man bag people touting the fact they need to blend in in a survival situation oh, I always ask them to provide me data about wherever wearing such a pack has allowed them to pass through a checkpoint or bee looks over by a roving gang of criminals. No one ever has.
You are right. If you have supplies and someone else don’t. If they have friends then they will try to take it from you.
Great set up brother. Very well thought out and comprehensive. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jack, glad you liked it!
before you get the survival blanket, you better opt for the jungle sleeping bag, which is basically the same plus a hood, a mosquito headnet and the zipper - and it can be had cheaper at most places. the jungle bag is perfect for Florida, but I was able to survive -6C/21°F° in it with the help of the SOL Escape bivy bag. both fit easily in a MOLLE buttpack or even a sustainment pouch. with such a fleece blanket inside it must be heaven xD
I do have the snugpak jungle bag and I combine it with my SOL escape bivy. Great minds think alike :) I just wish the jungle bag wasn't so damn big!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I never found anything smaller apart from flimsy UL down stuff, which would probably not last for 10 years like the jungle bag does ;-)
when will they finally invent the inflatable sleeping bag, packs tiny and warms gigantic? with electric pump for the weak, of course. xD
You should look into a double layer hammock it will hold your pad in place I recommend the warbonnet blackbird XLC, also look into a goose down top quilt instead of a blanket, more compact lightweight good companies are UGQ outdoor, jacks or better, hammock gear etc
Had my eye on that Blackbird XLC, just waiting on my big government check to come in lol
Change your sawdust brick from sas to daytrex. Way better flavor. And easier to use
I'll try that, thanks David!
And a N 100 mask and high end glass goggles. And a prescription of Cipro antibiotic and emergency meds.
Good point about adding Cipro
Bahco Laplander Saw: I use a MOLLE Ground Illumination Flare Pouch. The saw fits perfectly.
M9 Bayonet: if weight is no concern go for a Randall's Adventure ESEE-6 blade although I prefer the ESEE-4
Thanks for the tips, always liked the ESEE-6. I believe it has that divot in the handle for a bow drill?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost The ESEE-5 is the one that comes with a bow drill divot in the handle. The knife alone weighs 16 oz and is described as "a prybar with a sharp edge". The ESEE-6 is a more reasonable 12 oz but my carry knife is the ESEE-4 which weighs 8 oz. I bought my ESEE knives through online sales or private party sales on forums rather than pay full price.
You might want to add some chest seals to your medical kit because you cant wound pack penetrating injuries to the chest (belly button and up). I think PrepMedic explains pneumothoraxes in some of his videos.
I do have chest seals...they are in my urban trauma kit. Probably need to pick up some more. Application is super easy and can be a legit life saver.
Great BOB! I’ve got most of it, glad to get ideas for what I’m missing! Thanks!
Thanks glad it was helpful!
With a backpack cover from Walmart, no matter how tactical your pack is, it blends in. It also covers anything and everything hanging off and is waterproof.
Great point, except I imagine most rain covers you'd find at Wally World are obnoxious bright colors? I didn't show it, but in that bottom camo pouch I carry a multicam rain cover
Yeah, the only one I could find was a light blue but it’s perfect for blending in to urban areas. It just looks like a gym bag. Doesn’t stick out. I’m only assuming the problem with “tactical” is the standing out part. Great vid by the way. I like what you said about ,finding out what’s right for you and your area.” That really makes a difference.
Thank you for the reply.
On lights, there are a number of great single battery AA/AAA lights on Amazon that I've become interested in lately. Minimizes the number of batteries you need to retain. Many of them can also use the rechargeable batteries you charge directly with a micro usb cable.
I love the USB compatible flashlights, but still not 100% sold on the concept since I need a charger to keep em running. Then again most lights will retain a charge of a long time....still I love my AA powered lights
@@TheSurvivalOutpost
I mean the dual option ones, that use either the 14500 rechargeables, or regular AA, like a thrunite t10, or olight eos. With a little solar charger, you can keep them going a long time.
I enjoyed your informative and entertaining video. I've subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
Nice setup. Mine is similar. I appreciate your emphasis on training and environmental considerations.
Thanks Jonathan!
You want more then 2 pair of socks especially if your walking alot, also you want wool socks and you want to change socks often (maybe this will help someone) but take the advise
Yes very good advice. 2 pair is minimum for three days.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost sorry not to be mean but YOUR FUCKING STUPID......
Ahem at least on this subject that is.. 2 pair a DAY minimum i pack no less then three fold or roll them dont ball them like your get ladies hair tied to warp them up nice n tight. I have a good 10 pairs. Or so takes up the same space as 2 t shirts. Super combat and as you said gotta gotta HAVE to take care of dem feet.
Your 2 pairs for 3 days is offensive to me.
Anything vortex.
Great warranty and excellent products
Evening buddy from England. Yes you can use your water bladder as a shower. Bloody cold tho 😁. The ruck looks great by itself mate. Will have a look see at this. Cheers for sharing mate ATB Andy 🇬🇧 👍 ☕. Keep it up mate your doing great. Happy Christmas an excellent new year 😁 too you an yours mi friend.
Cold shower better than no shower I guess lol. Thanks for the kind words Andy, ATB to you and family and of course Merry Christmas!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost o yes mate it's cold orrery. But dose the job. Are you still useing that dpm shalter mate, nice bit of kit that.
I recently added a Gerber Gator ax/saw combo to my kit. Very pleased.
I'm a big fan of Gerber products. I have the LMF II and the Strongarm. Broke the LMF II handle and Gerber held up their lifetime no questions asked warranty.
The best Bug Out Bag is the brain!
The best knife, the best flashlight, the best backpack...ok ,but your brain is the best tool.
It must be trained
That's right, knowledge is power!
Knowledge is weightless
Tactical bag no Fs given! Subscribed.
Seen you around a couple times. This may be the first time I’ve actually checked you out; glad I did. I think your humor was good and be Rambo if you want.
Rambo all damn day, thanks for watching
Nice video, only thing I would add is dry bags. Place everything into a large dry bag and then individually waterproof everything inside. Can be a little tedious but at least your spare socks & sleeping system will stay dry! 👍
I didn't call it out specifically but I carry a rain cover with for me takes the place of dry bags. I love dry bags don't get me wrong, but they add quite abit of weight and take up extra room in my gear. I do bag my socks in Ziplock
@@TheSurvivalOutpost that's a fair compromise! Enjoyed the video from across the pond 🇬🇧
Just an idea that been there standard of using all the same batteries,. Even switch to 18650's for headlamp and flashlight a little heavier but last way longer and recharge the rest is great!!
Absolutely would be nice to have standard batteries I hate carrying a mix
I saw the lightweight sleeping pad. I have one also (different brand) and that alone sometimes makes the difference between surviving and thriving when out and about in the wild. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!
Its those little "comfort" items that make a big difference, glad you liked the video!
I’m only 4min in. Hell yeah, I hear on the leatherman. I honestly think it’s an essential tool and a must have in a 72 hours bag, really in any bag! I mean, it’s an all in 1 tool. Love the folding saw and I’d prefer a bahco saw also, but I understand the sacrifice. Nothing wrong with a silky at all really. I seen some sos lifeboat food in the intro. Man have you tried it? Better have some tummy medicine for if you eat that! Looking forward to the rest of the video. Oh, you sound like one of the Franco brothers (actors) lol.
Jus trying to cut weight and its not absolutely necessary when I have other tools, BUT in an urban specific bag I won't leave it out. Yes the SOS rations are good to go. Better than nothing, kinda like you imagine, compressed flavored sawdust :D Franco brothers interesting never heard that take before.
Gotta say you have a heavy pack. But your editing style and how you present things is amazing. Gives a really good view on things you could need. I'm a ultralight backpacker and it's nice to see a survivalist side when it comes to prepping. Might I add a ultralight solar panel to charge lanterns,headlights,flashlights etc. Really cool to have one in a pack.
30lbs is "lightweight" to me, BUT I'm always looking to cut weight ya know. I'm carrying 3+ liters of water. How much is that costing me lol. Some have said on reddit ultralight sub that I should ditch the water...but here in Florida freshwater sources are kinda rare. What type of pack do you prefer?
30 pound is light wtf you saying? Especially is a good pack? Granted id go for more a hiking pack. While tac packs make it some what easier to grab gear off external straps and pockets a hiking pack offers more support carries weight better my 120 pack carrys like a 50. While being extremely comfortable i put it on and ofter a few minutes forget its even there.
Once you get used to counter acting the difference in your center of gravity when leaning or what have you. A hiking pack carries far better. You can bring a whole camp with you.
Literaly as an eagle scout i had to not o ly carry my tent my bag my sleeping rool my water my rope my food my cooking supplies my everything my folding space my knife my med kit my fire kit. Everything.
Only thing i added after i left the scouts was firearms. And bigger knifes.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost i carry 5 gallons of water and water purification systems.
Though my bob is a 14 day. Its actually a week but i can stretch it. Hell with hunting and traping i can go a month of little resupply. Hell indefinitly if i had to. Fishing hunting traping. Basic gardening.
But yeah my food rations currently feed 2 for 14 days on 2 meals and mid day snacks.. Its actually better to eat small snacks throughout the day rather then large meals. Fyi. Look it up if you want.
I go with nuts jerky and dried fruits..
Ive also packed garnola bar type things as a frivolous snack. They take more space then i feel is worth it. Id rather add more dried fruits though they go bad faster and cost more..
Good content. Nice setup.
I keep my rucksack in my truck, everywhere I go.
I add a sleeping bag in the winter.
In a bad situation I am gonna stay with my vehicle as long as possible.
I am have numerous resources in the truck that would go in my pockets etc. To add to the bag. Additional lighters, knives, multi tools, first aid kits, food and water.
There is also clothing, rope, and of course tools.
A good map is also a must for me.
I have a book called the Back Roads of Texas made by Mapsco.
Has every county road and goat path. I would tear out the area i needed and leave the book.
Being able to bypass main roads might be handy.
Great comment and I agree 100% about staying with your vehicle. You got everything you need there. I also carry road maps but would love to have a book like you mention
Don't just add a sleeping bag in the winter. Have a blanket in your vehicle year round. You'd be suprized how cold and wet some summer nights can get. Living in Minnesota i have a wool blanket in my trunk. Reason being is that wool will keep you warm even if damp. If i ever crash my car into a snowy ditch at night without a way to get help and i need to keep warm in my car over night. I have it.
@@Fo4assaultriflefan92 I have two military poncho liners, two Arturus survival tarps prerigged for shelter, several coats year round they keep my truck rifle comfy and out of sight behind the seat.
Plus there are at least 3 or four of those mylar survival bags. I wont get cold.
Essential videos for everyone
I've been slowly acquiring gear for me and my family and always enjoy watching people's setups. Wish I had the money to get it all at once, but the costs add up quickly especially when there is more Than one person.
Indeed the price tag does add up, its actually good if you cant buy everything at once b/c odds are you'll find a need for change thanks to training and experience. Its better to train and customize and buy as you go imo.
I hear you the average price for just one decent bug out bag t 72 hours can range from 600 to 1000 bucks yes you can go cheeper but how can you go cheep when it's your wife or kids life you know you cant do it I'm just glad you can put it most of it into your inch bag until you can dubbe up on your inch bag
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I have been taking my son out to the great outdoors lol all kids Wana do is play fortnite. He does like using a bow though.
Dont wear jeans, the crotch will blow out.
In the Marines we used to say "pack light, freeze at night"
Need gussets to prevent crotch blowout - RAH Devil Dog
Right on. Semper Fi! And extra socks
Plenty of suggestions I’m sure and most of them good. My only suggested ad is some caffeine pills like no doz or something similar. You might not be able to stop and make some coffee and need a pick me up. Chewing them (not the most flavorful but doable) makes them act faster. No bag is completely without them. Light and small, you have no reason not to have any in your bag.
Yes for sure, I didn't have time to cover all the misc crap in my GP IFAK but I carry Stacker Plus caff pills I find at local truck stops. Basically legal meth.
Caffeine gum?
@@BlesamaSoul Never heard of caffeine gum. but pills. not capsules. I just chew the pills. I don't drink coffee so it doesn't take me as much as it might some others. I usually just take a half pill if I'm nodding off in front of the computer at work. just a half can keep me awake for quite some time, not uncontrollably zippy, just alert. a full pill is 200mg.
This is a good loadout. I would make some minor adjustments as I live in Norway and the climate is a bit different. Vikings also freezes their ass off.🤪
Thanks for the comment all the way from Norway :) What does your winter sleep system consist of?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Depends on the temperature, but usually I use 1. Mammut compact pump mat 7,5cm
2. M-94 sleeping bag 4 season (army issue)
3. Jerven fjellduk ( survival shelter from a Norwegian company named Jerven ) I have the exclusive version where the insulation is detachable.
This system kept me warm at night in minus 16*C
I have actually moved away from rucks with zippers on them myself but it is more personal preference than a percieved issue with the designs. My one bag weighs 17lbs all in with no water or food (that is kept separate ready to be tossed in) but it would be a bit rough for cold weather up here north of the 49th. I love the bayonet as a camp/survival knife! I have been rocking the Eickhorn CAN2005 bayonet for a few years now off and on for my trips.
What bag are you using? Also glad to hear you like the bayonet! ATB Blitz
@@TheSurvivalOutpost its actually a little Mil-tec pack that has a frame that folds out into a chair. The straps sucked so my wife sewed on a couple of d rings and it wears surplus Alice straps. Ive carried it for over three years and it has held up surprisingly well. Previously I had the Mil-tec 30 liter assault pack and now my oldest son has inherited it and he loves it. I find no issues with the 30 liter ruck for three seasons at all, but it is also geared more for bush camping than bugging out or getting home as I am in a very rural AO.
I'm a pack mule. I carry my USMC issued ILBE. I carry everything for me and 3 people. I carry the shelters and heavy-duty shit. I have 3 5/11 Rush72 packs for people who can't really carry heavy weight. In the Marines the guys would load me out cause I have high endurance and can carry weight longer distances.
Yeah I'm the same way, I can carry 50,60,70lbs no issue for long distance thanks my RAH attitude and I like knowing I still have that stamina and conditioning from when I was in the military. That being said, its absolutly pointless NOT to cut weight if its possible without making life totally miserable. This build weighed in right at 30lbs and currently, I'm working to get under 25lbs with a patrol size pack (25L), instead of this varient.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost of course. No human is physically capable of heavy weight for long without breaking down at some point. We aren't getting any younger. After a while our bodies break down and we just can't carry tons like our bodies were accustomed back in the service.
I have the same pack, it has a well thought out design and comfortable.
I've had this pack for going on 8 years? Apart from a minor issue with one of the straps, its been amazing.
Your Steiner Safari binos are availible in 10x26 too (same design, some 85€ from amazon) - check it out. Steiner is one of the best brands on the market.
IMHO monoculars suck, I always go with binos.
I never waste space, bulk and money on a tourniquet - out in the field it's nearly useless, because you need to get to a hospital within some 90 minutes max. You can always take some cordage and a stick to substitute it.
In my first-aid-kit I always carry special finger strips from Band-Aid (Johnson&Johnson) - in most cases I cut my fingers. Their adhesive is incredible, I carried some of them for about 20 years and they still stick well.
Your socks from adidas and under armour look rather thin and "sporty" (cotton/polyamide).
In cold weather I wear wool socks from the austrian army as a second layer with a pair of nylon or polypropylene socks underneath - very soft and warm.
IMHO best survival food is nuts and raisins - no cooking required, compact, tasty and healthy.
Didn't hear you talk about spare batteries for your flashlights. I put mine in a HD plastic bag and seal it, so they are waterproof. For comms I prefer a hand-crank radio, nowadays they come with an USB-plug to recharge other devices.
Lastly I'm missing some leather gloves and a space blanket in your pack.
Yup I've had my eye on those Steiners for a while, great price and yeah I don't do monoculars, never liked em. Indeed most cuts are finger related, those strips can be a real asset.
Regarding socks, I'm located in the deep south so wool socks are 100% overkill due to the warm winters. Forgot to mention batteries, I have two AA and two AAA always packed in a sealed bag buried in my pack if I might need them.
Gloves...I always carry gloves on my person, currently I have a pair of partial leather Mechanix gloves that have served me well. I don't carry a space blanket.
That Streamlight flashlight can take AAA as well as AA and CR123. Love it.
It takes AAA? I did not know that! Thanks Badger
Great Video! I can finally see what somebody, who knows what they're doing, packs in their Bug Out Bag. You even tell us how much it weighs. I already have some of the same gear as you but other items I will get. You have a silky boy but at the end of the video there is a shot of you cutting down a tree with a triangular folding saw. Which is lighter and better? Which is easier to use? How essential is the stainless steel 2 liter bottle? They weigh a lot. How about the bayonnet? It weighs a freaking pound all by itself. I can't carry aeven a 30 pound pack and I know my wife won't be able to. Any ideas on how to lighten up the 30 pound pack yet still have great gear with items you might need? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this matter. Thanks again. Great Video.
I have OCD which is helpful when plotting all this stuff out :) The silky is a better saw for smaller hardwood trees, the Sven bow saw is better for bigger trees. The stainless steel canteen is very lightweight, doesn't hold much near 2 Liter, its US WW2 issue canteen. I love it b/c I can boil water with it, carry water obviously as well. If you wanted to cut weight and you had no intention of actually cooking food, then ditch the staineless steel canteen and swap for a Polar bottle or something similar.
Remember the food you carry will be eaten over time and lighten the pack. Also, another way to lighten a pack is to examine your sleep system and go ultralight during summer, I'm currently using a hammock with mosquito screen.
Also ensuring that your gear is specific to the mission can help eliminate redundant or unnecessary items.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Thank You! I have the stainless bottle with GSI cup and also the round stove thing you can buy from dave canterbury's store. I also have the US surplus military canteen, canteen cup, and stove stand for use with esbit solid fuel tabs, trioxane, or any gelled alcohol, trangia stoves, or wood and twigs. I don't know which is best to use for a bug out bag /72 hour kit. Any thoughts? I like the lower profile of the surplus canteen cup and stand, however. Those trioxane tabs and esbit tabs burn really well don't they? I also like using my cat food can stove with carbon felt and a little Heet in the yellow bottle. It's denatured alcohol, the poisonous wood alcohol or methanol. That burns like crazy too. I don't know what to do.
I get return on my investment every time I venture into the woods with my son. Certainly never a money pit. I use my kit regularly and the bonus it’s always there as our insurance policy.
Exactly, you get that return when you get out and train with your gear.
Great advice.
Thanks Melanie!
A lot of good ideas, and I think a decent compromise between weight, cost, and redundancy. I'm a retired SF medic turned thru-hiker and go back and forth on weight vs comfort all the time. I would personally go lighter, but that's my preference and thru-hiker mentality. Good video.
Thanks appreciate the input. Any suggestions on cutting weight is appreciated. Obviously I’m carrying a lot of water. Canteen + 2L bladder. I could probably save weight by ditching the pouches and using ziplock bags? The pack could be swapped for a newer gen
@@TheSurvivalOutpost It's personal preference. I would minimize "nice to have" items, go for a smaller knife, lighter weight pack, and ditch the heavy duty pouches. I've spent a lot of money on light weight gear for backpacking, so that's something to consider. Might not be worth it to some. You're comfortable with your setup, so go for it.
Florida, Canadian winter Bug out location. It's November 2021 and I'm packing my survival kit right now, shorts sandals lotion
Can you survive temps under 40 degrees? :) It gets quite cold here
@@TheSurvivalOutpost 40 degrees. Ha, that's a heat wave here. Guy next door is outside barefoot, although he is missing a few acorns up top. I'm a 71 year old cyclist even in Canadian winter no problem at -4F or -20C. But I wear a snowmobile suit, joking about going to Florida. I became a bit of a recluse because of this covid stuff, so I am avoiding the public for awhile. Cheers.
How can we bug out without soup? We need a zesty charge-up when running away from toxic lizard people! Green Zebras are heirloom tomatoes with a striped pattern; they are sweet like red tomatoes but give this gazpacho a lovely jade hue. To make the chilled soup extra tangy, use tomatillos or unripe red tomatoes instead of Green Zebras.
Seriously...soup is a must, especially when its cold out. MMM tomato soup sounds good right about now
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
You are welcome 😊
Nice loadout. Semper Fi! My shoulders and back still remember humping an A.L.I.C.E. pack.
Scott
Lol same here. If only we had upgraded straps and harness would be 1000% better.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost They sure ate into your shoulders back then!
The Main Stay survival food tasted better than the SOS.
Great video my friend as always.Merry Christmas my friend for you and your family.Continue the great job.Thank you for your effert.Wiorwos from Greece
Merry Christmas and thanks for the support!
A top notch kit, very similar to my own, the only thing I'm lacking in is the Baofeng...
Thanks George!
Great vid! Makes me feel good because my dumb city boy ass pieced together something that overlaps a lot with yours. I’m sure it’s taken for granted, but you didn’t specifically mention water proof matches, magnesium, and a striker. Also, I know this is getting a little apocalyptic and may not be a concern for a 72hr, but I also keep some high test line and hooks. I have a Boy Scout survival guide in my pack and it has some nifty (albeit it untested by me) fish traps that you only need a hook and a line for, plus you can use the line to make some perimeter alarms if things are really dicey. Other off the wall stuff I have are a rat trap for said alarms and god forbid food, heavy duty freezer ziploc bags, and zip ties that can be binders, or handcuffs if need be.
Sounds like a great bag. As long as you take care of the 5 C's and then layer on the rest, you'll be good to go.
1:32 I like how you Compartmentalize all your Kits...well done.
Reflection of my OCD which is helpful sometimes :)
A horde or reptilians! Lol x5 great sense of humour. Great vid.
Did you know the helikon tex swagman roll? For hammocks ideal...and also for all others...
Sweet, I'll check that out, thanks Ape Man
A lot of these peppers have lisps, funny.
medical side effect of prepping and survivalism.
Idk a lot of the worlds smartest people are on the autism spectrum.
Not to mention autistic peeps actually be super smart.
Useaully in a certain field but still. Once they get interested in something they learn everything about it.
Thanks for video. Where do you keep you bag?
In the closet, always packed and ready. The only time I pull it out is when spring comes b/c the 72hr bag is seasonal.
Nice set up. Very realistic I like it 👌
Thanks Marcel 👍
Great loadout, Brother. If you think youre an old salt, i must be ancient, '80-'84. Semper Fi, you Mighty Awesome Devil Dog. ERRAH!
Well damn Devil Dog I thought I was salty lol. 96-2000 for me. RAH
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Got you both beat. 1963-1967, Vietnam 65-66. The Few, The Proud etc.
I like the old ILBE with assault pack and make full and wise use of all the MOLLE webbing and good pouches. I don't see how you keep it at 30 lbs for a B.O.B. My guns, mags, extra rounds, pistol belt, R.A.C.K. vest ( I'm getting old for my weapons, drug and med bags, trauma kit, fire bag, various gear, etc........ AND plate carrier, so I use a surplus R.A.C.K. vest), various double and triple purpose weapons and tools ( KA BAR, machete, bayonet for AKM, Vietnam Ranger Tomahawk, E Tool ) and Camel Back Crux weigh a good amount. For a shower, I use a Swiss surplus 5 liter solar shower( rolls up nice and easy and good for camp dishes also). A good survivalist food I like and is easy to make is I get ( per batch ) a big jar of peanut butter and mix in granola, chopped and roasted nuts, dried fruit, some hot cocoa powder, some honey, powdered milk, and keep batches in Bettie's Brownie Brittle resealable, strong, mylar bags. Lots of nutrition, lots of energy, very good. It's great to have in addition to Cliff Bars, granola, granola bars, some MREs, Mountain House stuff, etc....... I Ranger fold my extra set of BDUs and some extra sofies, eat with the U.S. G.I camp mess kit and cook on an Esbit stove. I live way up in the Great Smokies, so I lash the compression sacks ( sack to carry my ICS surplus tunnel tent and sack to carry my improved middle layer of the G.I. M.S.S middle layer sleeping bag, foam sleep pad, and bivvy cover ) bungee and para corded to the base of my ruck. A couple nice, strong contractor bags make a nice ground cover ( plus more ), and my poncho woobie makes a good blanket in cool weather. Those cards with camp knots are something I'm gonna get because mine work but they're sloppy, lol. Great vid. Thank you :)
That's a lot of kit. I'm at 30lbs for that loadout you see, NOT counting weapons since the situation may or may not require extreme firepower. I setup my bag for a non hostile situation IE natural disaster. The bag is mission dependent since there no one size fits all solution for all situations.
I keep my tools at a bare min, knife, folding saw are the basics. I don't need multi edged tools. Yes redundancy is good but it can get outta control real fast.
After many version and lots of training, I have trimmed down to what I actually use and what makes sense for me. For a typical survival situation, I'm not rocking full battle rattle and such, just doesn't make sense.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I totally get that, and it's good to field test your gear, figure what works, etc..., because this video isn't about SHTF/I.N.C.H. Because of where I live ( on a very isolated tract of private land right between the Great Smokey Mtns Natl Park and Forest and the Pisgah Natl Forest ) is so isolated and hard to find, with no cops and neighbors for miles, that for me to strap on a chest rig, pistol belt, big mil surp ruck and so on and grab some guns, things would have to be hell on Earth for me to need to bug out here. For that reason, my ruck, weapons, ammo, drugs/meds, and so on are very important and I have no bug out location, my house is in the kind of area where most people bug out to. Yeah, it's heavy, but it would really have to be SHTF for me to consider bugging out, so I have a bunch of stuff ready to grab and go, so I would need all of that kit and in a true SHTF/WROL it would get used scary fast. That's the kind of scenario I'm prepping for. Oh BTW, where did you get a FILBE assault pack in that good of a condition? The ones I come across online and in mil surp stores are beat up, some are missing the plastic insert, broken zippers, and the like and still are $100 +. Great channel, I obviously like it because I see I'm watching it a year later after my first comment. Chest rig has changed, sleep system has changed to something much lighter ( basically a Ranger Roll with a Mylar lined emergency bivvy and pop-up hooped bivvy with a military tarp ), after training with my gear in the actual cold, winter woods. I saw what works, what I need, and what weighs me down that I can get by without. Cheers :)
The best upgrade for binoculars I've found is to switch to a monocular, its half the weight and just as usable.
I've tried monos but still prefer binos...maybe I haven't tried a good pair yet?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost A good way to aquire a quality pair is second hand from ebay, some people (Lord knows why?) Split down top grade bins into two pairs of monoculars and sell them individually. In a weird twist I bought two from different people and put them back together, way cheaper than if I'd bought them as a pair of bins.
I considered the same knife but ultimately ended up choosing the Ontario Steel Air Force Survival knife. Smaller blade but full tang.
I almost did the same, but wanted a bayo for my AR
I think you would be better off with a full tang bushcraft knife. I had the front two inches of an M9 blade snap off in Iraq when I was cutting open sandbags.
Awesome!
Thanks brother, Semper Fidelis.
When You've got a REAL "SHTF" situation, the last thing You'll be consearned with, are howe to reach people, at "Social Medias". They'll ALL be viped out. Recharge Your's flashlights...😉
we can only hope social media would be wiped out lol
@@drained1177 Unless its a major event such as nuclear strike, famine, disease etc, I agree people will keep on living and who knows how things will play out. Modern 1st world civilization has not had to go through a major SHTF in a long time.
The Survival Outpost Or maybe IT has? The humanity, has reached something about 1,5 million Years... -Has’nt IT?😉 I’m just kidding... the «Modern» communities, is about 8-10 thousand Years old. It’s not more but some seconds, of the World’s Total History. We’re going to self, make Us Disappeare, if We’re not going to «overpopulate». That’s why, «Viruses», will «Show Up», from time, to another...😉 the World, are competely able to take CARE, of herselves. Give IT time, and relax... «Surwival, Of the Fittest»!👍
Thanks for filming
Hey! I’m the some guy in Canada 🇨🇦 😂
Currently trying out different options for surviving in the cold when fires are not an option
Hey Wayne, what's up Canada! I've seen some nice setups with the stove in the shelter, although those are a bit clumsy lol. For basic survival, I would think a sub zero mummy bag, thick thermal underwear, hot pocket hand warmers would be a good start. Also, getting off the ground a bit is also nice. I've seen some guys using the hammock with a sleeping bag in winter, not sure how well that works for super cold regions though.
Wyatt Bidewell
That’s one of my biggest worries, being from Northern Minnesota. To have the gear that’s warm enough for my family will always be an extra burden. You really can’t go small with kids and our winters. And if there is an alternative- we certainly can’t afford it.
The Survival Outpost Appreciate the answer! Getting off the ground is key, I’ve melted down before, woke up soaked and frozen down. Trying to find a mummy bag that packs down nice and tight.
msgottaneedtoknow oh yeah! Having to get gear for a family would be quite difficult, I’m glad I’m not quite there yet!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost no getting off the ground is bad in cold.. Unless your laying in a puddle. The cold air will be flowing under and over you.
Example why do bridges ice over before the street?
There also are Baofeng that takes dubbel AA. Its a kind of adapter when the recharge battery is empty.
I have that adapter was excited to see how effective it was...found out the radio sucks down the battery super fast.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Never trust on just recharge battery system. you must have a bomb proof backup and AA and AAA is everywhere:) Good video.
One is none, two is one 👍
Brick of sawdust lmao 😂 this is why I like u
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
Awesome glad you liked it Tracy.
Great Video, as usual. Cheers!
Thank you! Cheers!
for your request about good binoculars. There are the smallest Zoom-Binoculars 9-45 Zoomrange brand called "Sunagor" and they are smaller then your one. and its got BKA prisma. and its about 100$. I tried it out and they are quit good for its price
Oooh those are nice! Thanks for the suggestion Matthias
@@TheSurvivalOutpost No problem bro, i m glad i could help :)
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I recommend you also to get a better headlamp. if you wanna something good as Nitecore or Thrunite... checkout WOWTAC A2S with 1050 Lumen. its cooperated with Thrunite and its gots the quality as Thrunite and Nitecore but its only half the price... and you got even a 18650 inklusive. I got many stuff from Nitecore and I also got a WOWTAC A2S and its quality is as high as Nitecore. you cant go wrong with WOWTAC. highly recommended. They are waterproof also. You can even dive with these headlamps up to 7 meters depth and nothing happend.
When you were putting this all together, did you start by collecting the equipment first, then the bag? Or did you acquire the bag first?
Pete Maloney Much appreciated.
How much weight can you lift at the gym?
Take a quarter off that at least. Then thats how much you can carry in uneven weight. However a good pack will let you carry 150 pounds as if it were 65 and make it easy.. A good tact pack or hiking pack with good suspension or a reinforced aluminum frame will make you able to carry more without hurting yourself.
As an eagle scout having to carry your entire camp on your back i can contest to this.
My 80 plus pound bob i can hike 60 mile through the hardest environment. With little problem.
Though i seemed to have invested my points into endurance rather then strentgh at character creation.
Im a whole 160 pounds soaking wet. But i can carry my weight in gear.. Now i couldnt carry my fallen buddie and his gear but i can hike my ass across the usa with my ass and gear no probs.
Oh sorry what i mean is get a good pack.. Then worry about gear.
Oh on that note i run
A med kit. Im over zealous on med kit supplies so that takes a good deal of my real esate but meh.
A cooking kit.
Oil can a fold out gril ( its just a wire grill that sits over the fire or oil can)
A folding cookware set. Its a pot pan bowl cup folk spoon and such.
A tool kit.
Folding spade
Small prybar
Small hammer
A flat and Phillips screwdriver.
A utility knife a buck knife a combat knife and. Grind stone.
Weapons
Primary DMR assault rifle.
Secondary 10 gauge shotty. Its a short barrled 4 round stockless that just hangs over my shoulder.
And my side arm sits in my leg holster.
Accompanied by a knife in my boot two on my hip. One in my vest. And a mag light that doubles as a club. Oh and i have a stun light as well.
Ive got A decent bow as well.
Misc
Air filters for gas mask water filters and purifiers.
Soap for my dishes clothing and self.
And bundle of rope.
Binoculars
My clothing is season matched.
But typically 3 days of cloths 6 pairs undergarments and as many socks as i can stuff minimum of 3 per day.
Food water
Mres, dried rations
5 gallons of water.
Much more and it encumbers me to much.
I carry enough food to last myself and 1 more least 14 days with normal rationing. 2 main meals and enough "snacks" to last through the day depending on activity level.
Though a week of food per person should be minimum a month is easy to do with mres and such. Dont pack cans.
Pack mre pouches. And dried rations ( ones you can eat dry are good ) such as dried fruits and such. Jerky and nuts are good.
And i think that bout does it.
I go light on clothing because i can wash and dry my gear quickly. My cloths dry in an hour in a warm air let alone on a line or by a fire. Its also light weight and surprisingly warm. Though trotting throw snow and cold climates id switch clothing.
My food will last me a month easy.
I can find water almost anywhere.
So i pack tools weapons and medical gear.. My 1 man tent straps to the buttom of my pack my sleeping bag sitts on top ( its heavier then the tent lol )
Sorry if this unintrests you.. But no harm in sharing right?
@@LegendaryBattalion oh an as he said go walmart buy. Shity bag pack some stuff go hiking for the week end and learn by your multiple mistakes what best fits you..
I can trap fish and hunt so i pack less food given im in a wilderness area not some cityscape.
Your learn a lot just going out trying to camp real camping like under the stars not under the roof of an rv.
Mess up and try again learn what works and doesnt. While having a lot cool gear looks nice itll get in your way. I can do a lot with less. I can use a knife for 100 different things.
I use womens hair ties to roll my shirts and sicks it keep em tidy and compact. And can be used for other things and weight is trival.
You might take 4 tarps as a roof as a rain catcher as a tarp to keep gear dry and as clean work space or whatever else.
Hell when i was in jail the guys riped the threads out of their bags ( which were basicly tarp like plastic ) and used them to cut things with.
When you see a tool like a wrench think about what can i use this for?
Ive used wrenchs to break open pad locks to hammer in nails to pry something open and other tasks others wouldnt normaly think.
If you look at something and you cant think of 3 uses its unneeded.
Unless its like a water filter straw those are good 1 use items.