Let's talk about fantasies in preparedness and some of the misconceptions with a bag like this. "go bags" (the non-guntuber version of a bug out bag) is an important concept when it comes to preparedness. A majority of this bag was informed directly from FEMA's preparedness website Ready.gov. Thecontents in this bag that are not overtly recommended by them are based on my own experience, having responded to a fair number of disasters in my 10+ years of public safety and holding a BS in homeland security and emergency management. It's true, in most instances you will simply shelter in-place and when you are forced to evacuate there is a good chance that you can stay in a hotel or with a host family until the disaster can be mitigated. That being said, there are hundreds of examples of local infrastructure becoming overwhelmed in disaster events forcing people to live outside or in crude camping conditions. Katrina saw thousands of people in the football stadium for weeks. I have personally seen families forced to leave their homes stranded outside during floods for 24+ hours before rescue got to them. I have also seen evacuation routes become clogged with traffic during forest fires, forcing families to walk and hike long distances to safety. You might only use the blanket out of a kit like this or maybe just the money but having supplies on hand that you don't need to hurriedly throw together will help expedite your departure from a dangerous situation. "just go to a hotel" is a comment made by those who have not experienced the breakdown of infrastructure during a local or even regional disaster.
I'd add some earplugs, eyemask, n95 masks and soap. First two really help on maintaining sleep hygiëne. N95 will help you prevent get ill, so does soap. Noro virus will not be killed by hand sanitizer. Noro will get you killed. So do aerosols and lots of people stuck in a sportshal. So does lack of sleep. Also; add copies of important documents and means of carrying those on body.
""Katrina saw thousands of people in the football stadium for weeks." No "go bag" or "bug out" bag would have done your any good during Hurricane Katrina. Those people that ended up at the Superdome was due to much larger issues like poverty and lack of resources. Those with the means left N.O. and went...wait for it...to hotels and other safe areas outside of the flood zone. You gave another example of people being stranded in floods, which again a bug out bag is useless. You are NOT going to filter flood waters and if it is flooded then where are you going to camp...in the water? Please post a picture of all these incidents of "forcing families to walk and hike long distances to safety."
""just go to a hotel" is a comment made by those who have not experienced the breakdown of infrastructure during a local or even regional disaster." First, I NEVER said "just go to a hotel". I said for the remote chance you do need to leave your home, go to a hotel OR another safe location. My issue with most "bug out bag" videos is the FANTASY that you will grab a bag filled with Vaseline cotton balls, 550 cord and a fire steel and go camp in the woods. Focus your resources and time on a viable evacuation plan NOW before you need it. Secondly, you have NO idea of my experiences.
Hi Sam! My son Bodie has watched your channel since he was 6. He’s 11 now and still just as obsessed with it! I’m an ICU nurse and single mom and he’s had to tag along with me enough to work related things that he’s always had a fascination for all things medical! He’s watched you so much that he could walk a new medic through an intubation thanks to your channel ha ha! He asked last week for a shout out but someone commented that he was a bot, so he was pretty bummed when he saw their comment and didn’t get one, possibly because of it. Any chance you would be willing to give him one in your next video? It would seriously make his year! Thanks so much, Dani
Excellent presentation. The things I learned: 1. One can't be prepared for everything and if one tries, one will not have what one need. 2. I'll probably never need a BOB. 3. Don't put stuff you need often in a BOB, get a spare, but don't worry about having the best quality (See #2.)
I would also add hygiene items for daily needs. If you end up in an emergency shelter, such as a school or sports hall, you'll be very happy to not only be able to shower but also to have shampoo with you. Your wife will be very grateful for feminine hygiene products, and earplugs for snorers can be a lifesaver. And, from personal experience: dry socks and underwear. They take up almost no space, but when you're dirty and wet, being able to change into at least fresh, dry underwear (keyword: shower in an emergency shelter) is a game-changer.
Great video as always Sam. Its good to see more people getting around preparedness, because it is important. Making it more accessible should be a priority goal so people can deal with natural disasters and emergencies in retrospect which means less damage, less injuries, less death.
Sam, great video. I'm not sure why so many people concern themselves with other people's preparedness, ignore the haters. I've seen people pack far more ridiculous items in their "bug out bag". Literally your entire education and life experiences revolve around public safety and emergency management so you know better than anyone that shit happens. As the family protectors, it is in our nature to ready ourselves for whatever life throws at us.
Eh, I put it on the internet and invited feedback. I want them to concern themselves with my preparedness. Not all of it is constructive or good but still 🤷♂️.
I think the reason a lot of those who aren't basement dwellers with serious personality disorders are interested in EDC vids, go bag vids, etc is they watch them and they might get ideas about their own gear. What they might add or remove, and so forth.
IMHO I would make a couple of minor changes ..... epipen medication is storage temp sensitive so maybe store the epipens in a high vis neoprene pouch/sleeve, maybe some insect repellent, sourcing water in urban areas can be very helpful to carry a silcock tap key, and carrying a wall socket fast charging block and or battery bank for phone and other electrical equipment, a second flashlight would also be advised especially if you are supporting a family. A couple of neck buffs can be very versatile (especially if you or fam are trying to catch a quick nap when there is a little too much light around). A USB with electronic copies of birth certificate, insurance details, other important information that can be lost in a natural disaster like photo album, extended music/movie play list
Two items in mine that you might consider. First is blow up camp pillow (I can't sleep without one). The other is a usb stick with some e books and an OTG adapter so that I have something to read, plus some reference material.
Hi Sam, After being in a real SHTF twice, I can say, that I have ditched my idea of lightweight dried food where I will sit, boil water and prepare a meal. There will be no time to sit and boil water or sometimes there will be no water or the possibility to run a stove. I've switched to the main course of the MRE and other versions from Trek'N Eat (wetfood - Ready to eat) I've made many changes over the years and especially coming back from Ukraine I made the biggest changes. However the best one is to start looking less like a target. Maybe one day I can finally make a video about it. cheers
it’s nice, if possible, to have friends/family in various locations. Their homes can be bug out destinations for you, and your home can be a bug out destination for them. If it turns into an INCH scenario, you or they are not starting a new life just out of a pack.
Yes. Real social networks of real friends and family, not digital social networks of online "friends". It could be something mundane like a 2-day power outage in their part of the same town.
I keep a similar backpack in my SUV, under the cargo cover, right next to a small 10BC fire extinguisher and a sleeping bag and bivvy bag. Backpack has a variety of supplies for use as needed. Electrolyte water. Shelf-stable MRE-type chow that I eat and replace annually. Trauma kit. Poncho. Bic lighters. Multitool. Space blanket. Eyepro. Earplugs. Sunglasses. Pair of GMRS walkie talkies. Spare batteries for everything in the bag. Flashlight. Work gloves. Watch cap. Sun hat. Balaclava. Lightsticks. DEET. Charmin roll in a ziplock bag. I could go on, but you get the idea. More clothing if the season and location might call for it. E-tool. Hatchet. Folding tree saw. Cheap basic tool kit. etc etc
Great bugout bag! I'd just throw in there a copy - printed and on a flashdrive - of your documents. Personal documents as well as of your properties. Specially your kid's. You need to be able to prove that, during an emergency, that kid you are carrying is yours. And I'd also include at least some spair pair of socks and underwear. :)
Bic lighters can be emptied during storage if something in the bag pushes on the button that releases the gas. A few companies make caps that fit over the top of the lighter to prevent this. Some people put a rubber band or zip tie under the button. Or you can just put the lighters in small containers (pill bottles?) that will protect them without taking up much extra space.
This kit resembles mine in so many ways.. all the way down to the stuffed animal. One thing I’d recommend everyone add to their BOB is a packable duffle for the same reason you recommend keeping extra space in bag to add things, you can throw extra clothing in, items from your diaper bag etc in a hurry and not put all the load and burden on one family member to carry. Also, reusable diapers in kits until they’re through the potty training process.. kinda gross but also a relatively sustainable asset.
Great video, Consider building more of these for every adult in the family, if the childeren can carry small packs of jacket, bottoms and food/water be great too.
Well thought out bag. Glad to see you holstered your handgun. Many people wouldn’t have the foresight to bring it. It reduces liability for unintended discharges by covering the trigger, and provides a safe way to carry the gun. The elephant is a great idea, why compound a negative scenario with a child in distress, when this would give them comfort.
Thanks for the video, the stuff animal is a great touch. I would recommend throwing out those sawyer bags. I had 3 burst on me during backpacking over the years. I've been using a CNOC 2L for a bit and lot it. Or some other bladder but those bags aren't reliable in my experience.
like the skills/attitude over gear compromise for practicality aspect and focus on mindset for family vs the set for everything carrying a house on your back. The latter I find never works real life as no plan survives first contact as they say and you always end up missing something and more often than not end up lugging dead weight you never use thus I learned to slim kit down to minimum for practicality. Bonus is I don't have the attitude of I'm set for all eventualities, so never shocked when come up against something I kinda didn't prep for, since I I expect I will and can wing it more on skills. That expectation rather than the gear probably helps more, skills is always better than gear. One thing I would note is you can dump more weight swapping that can opener for small folding one (I chuck P51 in my bags as bit more ergonomic vs P38's) and the PU tarp for lighter silnylon (I swapped from a DD to AQ)
Good stuff. I haven't seen your channel for a while. It's good to have an emergency radio. I added a clip on wire antenna because during a storm they don't get good reception. I found out the hard way. And I changed my Sawyer water filter to a Grayl as I I'm in a urban population with contaminated water and a 4 wheel garden cart as I'm getting older and carrying all that stuff on my back would be very difficult.
Nice job Sam. It's hard with a little one. At least your partner can carry some of the load. I feel like having a few bags to carry stuff in is always really nice. I just fold up a couple of the heavy duty ones from the supermarket that cost 10 cents. Just for bringing your toiletries to the shower or bringing back whatever aid and food items are being provided.
Had quite a few of that type of entrenchment tool, they break all too easy - swapped them out for a Glock shovel (With build in saw) works perfectly, reliable and I could get rid of my folda saw too, saving me space.
And the sawyer has difficulty filtering some of the smaller gastrointestinal viruses. I filter and boil. I do prefer the Petromax over the Kelly, better quality, more stable and can function as a rocket stove in a pinch. Does have a screw on cap that will turn it into a bomb if not removed when boiling.
Hi Sam! I love your videos. I would like if you made a video about all of the new TCCC approved TQs. And also a comparison to brands like Rhino rescue and such
The comment about extra room in a pack is spot on... bob or not. I usually get side eyes or laughed at (dont care😂) but i like taking a dump pouch. I use the big maxpedition roll up one and put it on my belt when im put out on foot, recreationally or get home. You may not be able to create room in your bag choice for a particular loadout, but having that "extra pocket" on your belt gives you a place to stash opportunity items and foragables on the go.
Other survival prepardness folks: I'VE HIDDEN 5 BAGS OF FOOD IN THE WILDERNESS AND I'M READY TO SNIPE EVERYONE ON THE WAY THERE You: My wife likes quesadillas and my son likes fluffies, so I brought some along I really appreciate the down-to-earth approach here and empathy for your people. Thanks
Nice REALISTIC video, especially including family concerns. I would DEFINATELY recommend bear spray & concealable pepper spray. You might actually encounter bears, but primarily they could be an effective self defense tool that bridges the gap between harsh language and a gun.
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kisluxbag leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
I was browsing around the resources in my EMT course's documents online and your video on wound packing is in there for how to pack lol, caught me off guard. Great video though!
Helpful video. I'm just in the process of switching from a huge bug out bag (unrealistic for longer hiking) to e smaller bug out bag like yours with an additional go bag (more food, more clothes, sleeping bags and more "comfort items") to throw in the car for bugging out with the car.
If you are expecting long walks, it would be nice to add some sterile needles (blisters) and 1 or 2 instant ice packs for swelling (sprain). You could change the bright flag to a bright rain protector for your bag. It might be a bit larger but has extra functionality.
The shovel is referred to in the military as an "e-tool" (entrenching tool). They're great for digging, and if you angle the blade 90 degrees and lock it down, pounding stakes in, a rudimentary pick ax, and even defense.
Hey Sam, I like that this bag is made with a realistic mindset. if you are using this as a grab and run situation, then perhaps throwing in extra cash for essential items, even the possibility of several nights in a motel/hotel. I prefer my military rain poncho as it allows me to cover my bag as well. I am in the process of making 2 bags for my two young daughters, I plan to make them light as possible, even throwing in a rain/ wind resistant jacket as well as womens monthly items. I plan to put in enough money to buy at least one set of clothes and several other essentials. Approximately 300-500 in cash. Sure, that sounds like a lot of money, but these are my daughters,and I love them. Lastly, I like that you are using a wool blanket in the kit. In MHO, a wool blanket is the best survival item you could use in an emergency. Have you thought of at least adding 2 SOS emergency blankets? one to use as a ground covering, and the other could be used under the tarp to aid in keeping heat in. Thank you for a great video.
Great video @PrepMedic My 'go bag' is mixed with a little bit of EDC bag that lives in my vehicle so its never more than a few minutes from me. I have tried to keep it as realistic as possible. I live in suburbia and luckily know enough people that finding food or shelter is not a really large concern and I have multiple places I could stay within 40 minutes walk in almost any direction. Some of the other things I keep in my bag; - I also carry a few hundred in cash, but I keep most of it in small notes. The idea here is that if I need to REALLY buy something that should really cost me $20, I dont want someone to see the $100 and feel they are in a position to extort me - Feminine hygiene products are good to keep for my wife or others (As a 30+ dude, many people have thought I was weird... Until they themselves needed some) - Wet weather jacket and pants for my partner and I - Deck of plastic playing cards - Pair of work gloves, no point destroying your hands moving branches or trees out of the way if you do need to leave - A couple of high visibility jackets - A clean towel - Tools like lockpicks and compact multi meter (the DMM has come in handy more times than I can count, even just to check fuses in the car, bad earths, etc) - A few heavy duty cable ties - Chemical handwarmers and a couple of chemlights This is obviously not a comprehensive list, but these I thought were a few of the things I carry different (that's what I love about evolving EDC bags, no two are alike). It's not a hard core dayZ bag and doesn't stand out - I can walk through a shopping center with it and no body would look twice. Thanks for another great video, all the best!
I would recommend peak refuel or mountain house for food. Also freeze dried meals are pretty optimistic about serving size. They are small! There is also durability of packing that should be considered. If you get a pinhole in your food packaging they are going to go bad pretty quick. Still think this is a great and relevant video. Nice work. 😊
Nice setup considering that you considered your wife to be a potential user. P.S. Small note on notes (use smaller bills as someone with whom you're trading may not have change).
I have to definitely have electrolytes in my bag due to already doing ketovore. Electrolytes might be good to add for everyone especially if it's in the summertime and going a long time without food
Unfortunately electrolytes don't absorb effectively in the absence of glucose and can cause quite a lot of GI distress without food. Still, they are an important part of any kit that has to do with physically challenging scenarios.
@@PrepMedic I only have about 10-14 gr of carbs a day and I've been eating this way for almost 4 yrs now and I've also lost 90 lbs. Doctors know this and are fine with this. I've been able to get off of blood pressure medication and metformin. I'm not aware of any gi problems. If your following a keto or carnivore way of eating, carbs are not necessary . Follow Dr Berry from Nashville TN on UA-cam.
Always an eye opener comparing a Backpacker's bag to a Prepper. Always heavy on protection 😏 Who needs sustainment when you have other means🤔 Situational awareness. One thing I've learned from all the BOB videos, stay away from Preppers if you intend to survive to your destination. 🫣 Thanks for sharing.
If you’re sincere about your disaster bag for your family. Then you hit it on the mark. You can’t carry everything you need. But I would take the meals out and vacuum seal them to make more room in your pack. Just take the bags dump and seal them. A titanium pot can do all the cooking for you. Jet boil makes one or a model that can attach to it. (Along with regular pot) This allows more room for food. You have children and a wife. Walking is not going to be easy. So resting is a priority and when a child is hungry they are really, really hungry. I would keep that bag where it’s at and have another bag with just food. Dehydrated or freeze dried. The essentials you suggested works out fine. Like you said. A couple of vacuumed Mylar bags or vacuum seal bags will do the same things. It’s no additional weight because it’s ounces. So between your wife and backpack with food and you carrying the main pack (plus your child). Food and water is going to be your concern. The tarp will do its job. I would add large sol Mylar blankets to help hold heat in your shelter set up about three. Which can hold extra warmth. I made a lean-to shelter half but in an A-frame design which really made a difference with the SOL large blankets inside my shelter system or you could do it outside the system .., it’s up to you. This way if you have to make a full in closed set up having them in the inside makes a big difference along the walls which will reflect some warmth back or keep the cold out!!!?This way you don’t sweat having it close to your body and it will keep a lot of warmth inside the set up. With your wool blanket to wrap around you and your family maybe a controlled fire 🔥 to help alongside the system, depending if there’s a no burn order. Oh and lastly I would invest in a bug net or inner mesh type tent. Look at the one tigress version and see if you can find a cheaper version of it..,to keep the creepy crawlies from getting all over your wife and child while they sleep 😴. This way you won’t have to carry a lot of bug repellent. Which reduces liquid weight and exposure to deet over a long term hike. Never know when you can take a proper wash up or bath. And trust me you will want to get that stuff off your child to maintain proper hygiene. Find a powdered soap (biodegradable) and buy something like a sea to summit sink, again they weigh ounces, to properly wash up. The powdered soap is less liquid weight and covers more when you have to do a proper wash up with the sink also to clean pots, pans, cups and utensils 🥄. Never know if you may have to do a full bath with your child. It will hold enough water depending on what size, to fully clean him or her. These items weighs ounces not pounds. The inner mesh type tent will add some pounds not much and can be set up with small poles or sticks along with your tarp. Dude you've got your family covered. SEMPER FI
Could you add trekking poles to the outside of the pack , this would help crossing difficult terrain and increase the distance that you can walk. That was a very helpful video
Would a civilian PDW (as BrassFacts outlined) be viable in this sort of bag? A handgun with a chassis might offer the compactness of a handgun, but with the ability to shoulder it like a rifle. Of course, probably not the thing to get unless money's burning a hole in your pocket, but still...
Hi! I was wondering if the gun is very necessary in the BOB. In my country, carrying a gun on the daily basis is forbidden for mostly everyone. Being a cop, I’m able to carry my duty gun everyday. I suppose that most americans do also, thanks to the 2A carry their gun everyday. Which brings me to the question, if you’re carrying a handgun on your person, why would you need a second one in your BOB and why not instead throw a small short barrel rifle? Like a small 12ga with a foldable stock or a smg with a foldable stock? Or even a small AR. I understand the issue of the bulkiness and weight but I just wanted to ask this. Great video anyway, as usual. Keep up the good stuff!
Sam, this is a really good 'generalized' list, as it should be. I always laugh at those "This is the ONE bag you'll ever need" bag... At 67 and a dose of cancer, my needs are so unique as to render most of those "must-have" lists a complete waste. Your list is very generalized because each one of us has our own wants and needs. What most people don't think about is the fact that our needs WILL change over time. While you have one child now, how will your needs change as kid # 2, 3, 6(!) come along? One thing I've noticed is that too many lists are designed for 30-40 y.o. great-shape, great-health peoples. I know my own go bags were laid out for just the two of us (kids are up and out of the house) back when we could walk around the block without lugging a tank of O2 with us! And while I thought my wife and I were close to being on the same page, she literally floored me yesterday when she said she just wants to die first and not go through the hassles of a "slow lingering death..." BUT - she's had both hips replaced, with a knee job on the horizon; eye surgery, and other health issues. And then trying to deal with an idiot husband with Stage IV RCC... Sorry to write this book here, but too many people think that this is a "Check it off the list" item and they never need to review it - throw the bag in the back of the closet and hope for the best. Maybe you could start a fad of 'Annual Birthday BOB Review" or something! The only thing that never changes is the need for change. Anyone else see this side of things? Or do I need to change my meds again?!!?
I just got one of those geopresses. So far, impressed. Waiting on culture results to see how much bacteria it actually does filter. I used toilet water as the source. We will see.
i'm by no means a survival guy, actually i would consider myself a couchpotato who watches way to much youtube videos. so please excuse my probably stupid question, but... since you pack freeze dried food, wouldn't a spoon be something to consider bringing with you?
Whats the product you're using to retain your holster and handgun in the bag? Been looking for something like that to do the exact same purpose yours is for.
Selfishly, if im on shift and a SHTF scenerio happens, I will no longer be on shift! Maybe that's wrong, but me and mine come first before helping others.
My end of the world scenario consists of an attack by amazon women so my bug out bag is packed accordingly as you could imagine. But your bug out bag idea seems cool I guess.
The concept of a "bug out bag" doesn't seem very realistic to me. I agree with you that in 9 out of 10 situations staying at home is better than leaving in an emergency but if I do have to leave, there is very high chance that I'd be doing so in my vehicle. With that being said, our "bug out" strategy is more modular and I think more realistic. We have a few tubs/creates in our house of emergency supplies. These not only make it easy to access what we need in an at-home emergency, they would be quick and easy to load into our vehicle if we did actually have to leave our house. This means we don't have to buy and maintain as much equipment or limit ourselves to only being able to bug out with what we can carry on our backs. We do have "go bags" but these are distinctly different from "bug out bags" to us. They are more of an EDC bag that has light survival gear that is designed to pair with our at-home supplies and our vehicle supplies in all but the most dire circumstances.
In case of a winter emergency I designed an open source emergency coverall for the MIT solve challenge. Is there a way I can share it for whomever might would like to review the idea?
Let's talk about fantasies in preparedness and some of the misconceptions with a bag like this. "go bags" (the non-guntuber version of a bug out bag) is an important concept when it comes to preparedness. A majority of this bag was informed directly from FEMA's preparedness website Ready.gov. Thecontents in this bag that are not overtly recommended by them are based on my own experience, having responded to a fair number of disasters in my 10+ years of public safety and holding a BS in homeland security and emergency management. It's true, in most instances you will simply shelter in-place and when you are forced to evacuate there is a good chance that you can stay in a hotel or with a host family until the disaster can be mitigated. That being said, there are hundreds of examples of local infrastructure becoming overwhelmed in disaster events forcing people to live outside or in crude camping conditions. Katrina saw thousands of people in the football stadium for weeks. I have personally seen families forced to leave their homes stranded outside during floods for 24+ hours before rescue got to them. I have also seen evacuation routes become clogged with traffic during forest fires, forcing families to walk and hike long distances to safety. You might only use the blanket out of a kit like this or maybe just the money but having supplies on hand that you don't need to hurriedly throw together will help expedite your departure from a dangerous situation. "just go to a hotel" is a comment made by those who have not experienced the breakdown of infrastructure during a local or even regional disaster.
I'd add some earplugs, eyemask, n95 masks and soap.
First two really help on maintaining sleep hygiëne. N95 will help you prevent get ill, so does soap. Noro virus will not be killed by hand sanitizer. Noro will get you killed. So do aerosols and lots of people stuck in a sportshal. So does lack of sleep.
Also; add copies of important documents and means of carrying those on body.
As you know, most government recommendations call for individuals to be quasi self-sufficient for up to a 72 hour period. Good topic though. 8:01
""Katrina saw thousands of people in the football stadium for weeks."
No "go bag" or "bug out" bag would have done your any good during Hurricane Katrina. Those people that ended up at the Superdome was due to much larger issues like poverty and lack of resources. Those with the means left N.O. and went...wait for it...to hotels and other safe areas outside of the flood zone. You gave another example of people being stranded in floods, which again a bug out bag is useless. You are NOT going to filter flood waters and if it is flooded then where are you going to camp...in the water? Please post a picture of all these incidents of "forcing families to walk and hike long distances to safety."
""just go to a hotel" is a comment made by those who have not experienced the breakdown of infrastructure during a local or even regional disaster."
First, I NEVER said "just go to a hotel". I said for the remote chance you do need to leave your home, go to a hotel OR another safe location. My issue with most "bug out bag" videos is the FANTASY that you will grab a bag filled with Vaseline cotton balls, 550 cord and a fire steel and go camp in the woods. Focus your resources and time on a viable evacuation plan NOW before you need it.
Secondly, you have NO idea of my experiences.
@@papimaximus95 What are you even on about?
The real human compassion in packing a stuffed animal in a disaster bag is so refreshing! I'm adding one to my disaster helper kit ♥
This was a nice touch
Hi Sam! My son Bodie has watched your channel since he was 6. He’s 11 now and still just as obsessed with it! I’m an ICU nurse and single mom and he’s had to tag along with me enough to work related things that he’s always had a fascination for all things medical! He’s watched you so much that he could walk a new medic through an intubation thanks to your channel ha ha! He asked last week for a shout out but someone commented that he was a bot, so he was pretty bummed when he saw their comment and didn’t get one, possibly because of it. Any chance you would be willing to give him one in your next video? It would seriously make his year! Thanks so much, Dani
Right on kid
get this kid a SHOUT OUT!
Up! Great kid with a great and cool mom
Quit the stupid bot comments…you are a bot!!
What type of person would say he is a bot😢
Excellent presentation. The things I learned:
1. One can't be prepared for everything and if one tries, one will not have what one need.
2. I'll probably never need a BOB.
3. Don't put stuff you need often in a BOB, get a spare, but don't worry about having the best quality (See #2.)
I would also add hygiene items for daily needs. If you end up in an emergency shelter, such as a school or sports hall, you'll be very happy to not only be able to shower but also to have shampoo with you. Your wife will be very grateful for feminine hygiene products, and earplugs for snorers can be a lifesaver. And, from personal experience: dry socks and underwear. They take up almost no space, but when you're dirty and wet, being able to change into at least fresh, dry underwear (keyword: shower in an emergency shelter) is a game-changer.
Great video as always Sam. Its good to see more people getting around preparedness, because it is important. Making it more accessible should be a priority goal so people can deal with natural disasters and emergencies in retrospect which means less damage, less injuries, less death.
Sam, great video. I'm not sure why so many people concern themselves with other people's preparedness, ignore the haters. I've seen people pack far more ridiculous items in their "bug out bag". Literally your entire education and life experiences revolve around public safety and emergency management so you know better than anyone that shit happens. As the family protectors, it is in our nature to ready ourselves for whatever life throws at us.
Eh, I put it on the internet and invited feedback. I want them to concern themselves with my preparedness. Not all of it is constructive or good but still 🤷♂️.
I think the reason a lot of those who aren't basement dwellers with serious personality disorders are interested in EDC vids, go bag vids, etc is they watch them and they might get ideas about their own gear. What they might add or remove, and so forth.
IMHO I would make a couple of minor changes ..... epipen medication is storage temp sensitive so maybe store the epipens in a high vis neoprene pouch/sleeve, maybe some insect repellent, sourcing water in urban areas can be very helpful to carry a silcock tap key, and carrying a wall socket fast charging block and or battery bank for phone and other electrical equipment, a second flashlight would also be advised especially if you are supporting a family. A couple of neck buffs can be very versatile (especially if you or fam are trying to catch a quick nap when there is a little too much light around).
A USB with electronic copies of birth certificate, insurance details, other important information that can be lost in a natural disaster like photo album, extended music/movie play list
Two items in mine that you might consider. First is blow up camp pillow (I can't sleep without one). The other is a usb stick with some e books and an OTG adapter so that I have something to read, plus some reference material.
Nice bag! Don't forget your whistle and compass. Weighs next to nothing, but it is very handy.
its nice seeing a background for a medic that isnt just rifles
Hi Sam, After being in a real SHTF twice, I can say, that I have ditched my idea of lightweight dried food where I will sit, boil water and prepare a meal. There will be no time to sit and boil water or sometimes there will be no water or the possibility to run a stove. I've switched to the main course of the MRE and other versions from Trek'N Eat (wetfood - Ready to eat)
I've made many changes over the years and especially coming back from Ukraine I made the biggest changes. However the best one is to start looking less like a target.
Maybe one day I can finally make a video about it.
cheers
it’s nice, if possible, to have friends/family in various locations. Their homes can be bug out destinations for you, and your home can be a bug out destination for them. If it turns into an INCH scenario, you or they are not starting a new life just out of a pack.
Yes. Real social networks of real friends and family, not digital social networks of online "friends". It could be something mundane like a 2-day power outage in their part of the same town.
I keep a similar backpack in my SUV, under the cargo cover, right next to a small 10BC fire extinguisher and a sleeping bag and bivvy bag. Backpack has a variety of supplies for use as needed. Electrolyte water. Shelf-stable MRE-type chow that I eat and replace annually. Trauma kit. Poncho. Bic lighters. Multitool. Space blanket. Eyepro. Earplugs. Sunglasses. Pair of GMRS walkie talkies. Spare batteries for everything in the bag. Flashlight. Work gloves. Watch cap. Sun hat. Balaclava. Lightsticks. DEET. Charmin roll in a ziplock bag. I could go on, but you get the idea. More clothing if the season and location might call for it. E-tool. Hatchet. Folding tree saw. Cheap basic tool kit. etc etc
Great bugout bag! I'd just throw in there a copy - printed and on a flashdrive - of your documents. Personal documents as well as of your properties. Specially your kid's. You need to be able to prove that, during an emergency, that kid you are carrying is yours.
And I'd also include at least some spair pair of socks and underwear. :)
Bic lighters can be emptied during storage if something in the bag pushes on the button that releases the gas. A few companies make caps that fit over the top of the lighter to prevent this. Some people put a rubber band or zip tie under the button. Or you can just put the lighters in small containers (pill bottles?) that will protect them without taking up much extra space.
Good bag well put together.
I would add a comb and a couple of elastic hair bands for those with long hair.
A 20-minute PrepMedic video is just what I needed for this afternoon. Thanks Sam!
This is probably the best bugout bag I have seen. It’s realistic and not fantasy.
This kit resembles mine in so many ways.. all the way down to the stuffed animal. One thing I’d recommend everyone add to their BOB is a packable duffle for the same reason you recommend keeping extra space in bag to add things, you can throw extra clothing in, items from your diaper bag etc in a hurry and not put all the load and burden on one family member to carry. Also, reusable diapers in kits until they’re through the potty training process.. kinda gross but also a relatively sustainable asset.
Throw DCC modclip on the holster bro. Much much more secure. Other than that pretty cool. As long as it’s good for your realistic needs 👍
Great video, Consider building more of these for every adult in the family, if the childeren can carry small packs of jacket, bottoms and food/water be great too.
Well thought out bag. Glad to see you holstered your handgun. Many people wouldn’t have the foresight to bring it. It reduces liability for unintended discharges by covering the trigger, and provides a safe way to carry the gun. The elephant is a great idea, why compound a negative scenario with a child in distress, when this would give them comfort.
Thanks for the video, the stuff animal is a great touch. I would recommend throwing out those sawyer bags. I had 3 burst on me during backpacking over the years. I've been using a CNOC 2L for a bit and lot it. Or some other bladder but those bags aren't reliable in my experience.
Good to know! Ive used the Sawyer in conjunction with a normal water bottle but I have never used their bags before.
@@PrepMedic YT is filled with Sawyer Squeeze + CNOC Vecto(X) vids. Seems like the "go to" for many hikers.
like the skills/attitude over gear compromise for practicality aspect and focus on mindset for family vs the set for everything carrying a house on your back. The latter I find never works real life as no plan survives first contact as they say and you always end up missing something and more often than not end up lugging dead weight you never use thus I learned to slim kit down to minimum for practicality. Bonus is I don't have the attitude of I'm set for all eventualities, so never shocked when come up against something I kinda didn't prep for, since I I expect I will and can wing it more on skills. That expectation rather than the gear probably helps more, skills is always better than gear.
One thing I would note is you can dump more weight swapping that can opener for small folding one (I chuck P51 in my bags as bit more ergonomic vs P38's) and the PU tarp for lighter silnylon (I swapped from a DD to AQ)
Good stuff. I haven't seen your channel for a while. It's good to have an emergency radio. I added a clip on wire antenna because during a storm they don't get good reception. I found out the hard way. And I changed my Sawyer water filter to a Grayl as I I'm in a urban population with contaminated water and a 4 wheel garden cart as I'm getting older and carrying all that stuff on my back would be very difficult.
Nice job Sam. It's hard with a little one. At least your partner can carry some of the load. I feel like having a few bags to carry stuff in is always really nice. I just fold up a couple of the heavy duty ones from the supermarket that cost 10 cents. Just for bringing your toiletries to the shower or bringing back whatever aid and food items are being provided.
Had quite a few of that type of entrenchment tool, they break all too easy - swapped them out for a Glock shovel (With build in saw) works perfectly, reliable and I could get rid of my folda saw too, saving me space.
Sam, check out the Kelly Kettle. Replaces the Jetboil, needs no gas, fuel is everywhere
And the sawyer has difficulty filtering some of the smaller gastrointestinal viruses. I filter and boil. I do prefer the Petromax over the Kelly, better quality, more stable and can function as a rocket stove in a pinch. Does have a screw on cap that will turn it into a bomb if not removed when boiling.
Hi Sam! I love your videos. I would like if you made a video about all of the new TCCC approved TQs. And also a comparison to brands like Rhino rescue and such
The comment about extra room in a pack is spot on... bob or not. I usually get side eyes or laughed at (dont care😂) but i like taking a dump pouch. I use the big maxpedition roll up one and put it on my belt when im put out on foot, recreationally or get home. You may not be able to create room in your bag choice for a particular loadout, but having that "extra pocket" on your belt gives you a place to stash opportunity items and foragables on the go.
Other survival prepardness folks: I'VE HIDDEN 5 BAGS OF FOOD IN THE WILDERNESS AND I'M READY TO SNIPE EVERYONE ON THE WAY THERE
You: My wife likes quesadillas and my son likes fluffies, so I brought some along
I really appreciate the down-to-earth approach here and empathy for your people. Thanks
Yup... And unfortunately he and us are the ones getting sniped and the other guys eat our granola bars
Nice REALISTIC video, especially including family concerns. I would DEFINATELY recommend bear spray & concealable pepper spray. You might actually encounter bears, but primarily they could be an effective self defense tool that bridges the gap between harsh language and a gun.
You definitely should keep “a couple hundred bucks” in tens and twenties just in case there’s no change at whatever shop you’re visiting
Cash is king!
Very sensible kit, thanks for the walkthrough!
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kisluxbag leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
I was browsing around the resources in my EMT course's documents online and your video on wound packing is in there for how to pack lol, caught me off guard. Great video though!
nice and organized pack, and not too much , great setup!
HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
Helpful video. I'm just in the process of switching from a huge bug out bag (unrealistic for longer hiking) to e smaller bug out bag like yours with an additional go bag (more food, more clothes, sleeping bags and more "comfort items") to throw in the car for bugging out with the car.
If you are expecting long walks, it would be nice to add some sterile needles (blisters) and 1 or 2 instant ice packs for swelling (sprain). You could change the bright flag to a bright rain protector for your bag. It might be a bit larger but has extra functionality.
The shovel is referred to in the military as an "e-tool" (entrenching tool). They're great for digging, and if you angle the blade 90 degrees and lock it down, pounding stakes in, a rudimentary pick ax, and even defense.
Hey Sam, I like that this bag is made with a realistic mindset. if you are using this as a grab and run situation, then perhaps throwing in extra cash for essential items, even the possibility of several nights in a motel/hotel. I prefer my military rain poncho as it allows me to cover my bag as well. I am in the process of making 2 bags for my two young daughters, I plan to make them light as possible, even throwing in a rain/ wind resistant jacket as well as womens monthly items.
I plan to put in enough money to buy at least one set of clothes and several other essentials. Approximately 300-500 in cash. Sure, that sounds like a lot of money, but these are my daughters,and I love them.
Lastly, I like that you are using a wool blanket in the kit. In MHO, a wool blanket is the best survival item you could use in an emergency. Have you thought of at least adding 2 SOS emergency blankets? one to use as a ground covering, and the other could be used under the tarp to aid in keeping heat in.
Thank you for a great video.
Great video @PrepMedic My 'go bag' is mixed with a little bit of EDC bag that lives in my vehicle so its never more than a few minutes from me. I have tried to keep it as realistic as possible. I live in suburbia and luckily know enough people that finding food or shelter is not a really large concern and I have multiple places I could stay within 40 minutes walk in almost any direction.
Some of the other things I keep in my bag;
- I also carry a few hundred in cash, but I keep most of it in small notes. The idea here is that if I need to REALLY buy something that should really cost me $20, I dont want someone to see the $100 and feel they are in a position to extort me
- Feminine hygiene products are good to keep for my wife or others (As a 30+ dude, many people have thought I was weird... Until they themselves needed some)
- Wet weather jacket and pants for my partner and I
- Deck of plastic playing cards
- Pair of work gloves, no point destroying your hands moving branches or trees out of the way if you do need to leave
- A couple of high visibility jackets
- A clean towel
- Tools like lockpicks and compact multi meter (the DMM has come in handy more times than I can count, even just to check fuses in the car, bad earths, etc)
- A few heavy duty cable ties
- Chemical handwarmers and a couple of chemlights
This is obviously not a comprehensive list, but these I thought were a few of the things I carry different (that's what I love about evolving EDC bags, no two are alike). It's not a hard core dayZ bag and doesn't stand out - I can walk through a shopping center with it and no body would look twice.
Thanks for another great video, all the best!
Very good pack sir and well presented. 👍✝️🇺🇲🙏
You could probably pack a pot/pan in there, coupled with some forks & spoons
I’m loving the mo bro!!
I would recommend peak refuel or mountain house for food. Also freeze dried meals are pretty optimistic about serving size. They are small! There is also durability of packing that should be considered. If you get a pinhole in your food packaging they are going to go bad pretty quick. Still think this is a great and relevant video. Nice work. 😊
Keep in mind, you may not have time to boil water. Also have wet, ready to eat food stuffs as well.
Nice setup considering that you considered your wife to be a potential user.
P.S. Small note on notes (use smaller bills as someone with whom you're trading may not have change).
I have been WAITING for this for so long lol
That toy idea is so good
I’d recommend carrying smaller bills. $1 and $5 bills would be good
I like the solar charger. I downloaded a pretty large offline map on my iPhone
I have to definitely have electrolytes in my bag due to already doing ketovore.
Electrolytes might be good to add for everyone especially if it's in the summertime and going a long time without food
Unfortunately electrolytes don't absorb effectively in the absence of glucose and can cause quite a lot of GI distress without food. Still, they are an important part of any kit that has to do with physically challenging scenarios.
@@PrepMedic I only have about 10-14 gr of carbs a day and I've been eating this way for almost 4 yrs now and I've also lost 90 lbs.
Doctors know this and are fine with this. I've been able to get off of blood pressure medication and metformin.
I'm not aware of any gi problems.
If your following a keto or carnivore way of eating, carbs are not necessary .
Follow Dr Berry from Nashville TN on UA-cam.
I would add a shower cap and elastic bands to keep injuries dry
Great information. Thank you for doing this! As a Street Paramedic for over 30, lose the hair under your nose.😂😉🚑👍🏽
Didn't realize you're in Denver neighbor! Very cool
Stuffed animal, you're probably a great dad.
Have to recommend a Sillcock Key for its potential benefits against the cost, size and weight.
4:00 "It´s not going to be like hunted by Rusians..." People in Baltics : You sure about that xd ? 😅 all jokes aside. Cool video ngl :D
Nice video. Would be helpful to add links to the products in the description
Always an eye opener comparing a Backpacker's bag to a Prepper. Always heavy on protection 😏 Who needs sustainment when you have other means🤔 Situational awareness. One thing I've learned from all the BOB videos, stay away from Preppers if you intend to survive to your destination. 🫣 Thanks for sharing.
I would love a google doc list of items for easy comparison and to get. Thank you
If you’re sincere about your disaster bag for your family. Then you hit it on the mark. You can’t carry everything you need. But I would take the meals out and vacuum seal them to make more room in your pack. Just take the bags dump and seal them. A titanium pot can do all the cooking for you. Jet boil makes one or a model that can attach to it. (Along with regular pot) This allows more room for food. You have children and a wife. Walking is not going to be easy. So resting is a priority and when a child is hungry they are really, really hungry. I would keep that bag where it’s at and have another bag with just food. Dehydrated or freeze dried. The essentials you suggested works out fine. Like you said. A couple of vacuumed Mylar bags or vacuum seal bags will do the same things. It’s no additional weight because it’s ounces. So between your wife and backpack with food and you carrying the main pack (plus your child). Food and water is going to be your concern. The tarp will do its job. I would add large sol Mylar blankets to help hold heat in your shelter set up about three. Which can hold extra warmth. I made a lean-to shelter half but in an A-frame design which really made a difference with the SOL large blankets inside my shelter system or you could do it outside the system .., it’s up to you. This way if you have to make a full in closed set up having them in the inside makes a big difference along the walls which will reflect some warmth back or keep the cold out!!!?This way you don’t sweat having it close to your body and it will keep a lot of warmth inside the set up. With your wool blanket to wrap around you and your family maybe a controlled fire 🔥 to help alongside the system, depending if there’s a no burn order. Oh and lastly I would invest in a bug net or inner mesh type tent. Look at the one tigress version and see if you can find a cheaper version of it..,to keep the creepy crawlies from getting all over your wife and child while they sleep 😴. This way you won’t have to carry a lot of bug repellent. Which reduces liquid weight and exposure to deet over a long term hike. Never know when you can take a proper wash up or bath. And trust me you will want to get that stuff off your child to maintain proper hygiene. Find a powdered soap (biodegradable) and buy something like a sea to summit sink, again they weigh ounces, to properly wash up. The powdered soap is less liquid weight and covers more when you have to do a proper wash up with the sink also to clean pots, pans, cups and utensils 🥄. Never know if you may have to do a full bath with your child. It will hold enough water depending on what size, to fully clean him or her. These items weighs ounces not pounds. The inner mesh type tent will add some pounds not much and can be set up with small poles or sticks along with your tarp. Dude you've got your family covered.
SEMPER FI
correct. minimum far a tarp siza is 10x10 ft or 3x3 m. i am SAR rescue…
Have you looked into “life boat bars”? High calorie and taste pretty good. Pretty costly tho
Very well done. Gave me a couple ideas I didn't consider like the tarp and also the crank radio. Which jet boil was that?
Could you add trekking poles to the outside of the pack , this would help crossing difficult terrain and increase the distance that you can walk. That was a very helpful video
Very impressive
We are housebound but will add some pf the things you suggest.
perfect!! great to learn
Would a civilian PDW (as BrassFacts outlined) be viable in this sort of bag? A handgun with a chassis might offer the compactness of a handgun, but with the ability to shoulder it like a rifle. Of course, probably not the thing to get unless money's burning a hole in your pocket, but still...
Wool also is fire-resistant.
Thank you for the video, check out RANGE BARS 700 cal per bar and they tase good.
Great bag👍
A get home bag video would be cool.
Hi! I was wondering if the gun is very necessary in the BOB. In my country, carrying a gun on the daily basis is forbidden for mostly everyone. Being a cop, I’m able to carry my duty gun everyday. I suppose that most americans do also, thanks to the 2A carry their gun everyday. Which brings me to the question, if you’re carrying a handgun on your person, why would you need a second one in your BOB and why not instead throw a small short barrel rifle? Like a small 12ga with a foldable stock or a smg with a foldable stock? Or even a small AR. I understand the issue of the bulkiness and weight but I just wanted to ask this. Great video anyway, as usual. Keep up the good stuff!
Sam, this is a really good 'generalized' list, as it should be. I always laugh at those "This is the ONE bag you'll ever need" bag... At 67 and a dose of cancer, my needs are so unique as to render most of those "must-have" lists a complete waste. Your list is very generalized because each one of us has our own wants and needs. What most people don't think about is the fact that our needs WILL change over time. While you have one child now, how will your needs change as kid # 2, 3, 6(!) come along?
One thing I've noticed is that too many lists are designed for 30-40 y.o. great-shape, great-health peoples. I know my own go bags were laid out for just the two of us (kids are up and out of the house) back when we could walk around the block without lugging a tank of O2 with us! And while I thought my wife and I were close to being on the same page, she literally floored me yesterday when she said she just wants to die first and not go through the hassles of a "slow lingering death..." BUT - she's had both hips replaced, with a knee job on the horizon; eye surgery, and other health issues. And then trying to deal with an idiot husband with Stage IV RCC...
Sorry to write this book here, but too many people think that this is a "Check it off the list" item and they never need to review it - throw the bag in the back of the closet and hope for the best. Maybe you could start a fad of 'Annual Birthday BOB Review" or something! The only thing that never changes is the need for change.
Anyone else see this side of things? Or do I need to change my meds again?!!?
A sawyer for backpacking yes. A geopress for emergency
I just got one of those geopresses. So far, impressed. Waiting on culture results to see how much bacteria it actually does filter. I used toilet water as the source. We will see.
i'm by no means a survival guy, actually i would consider myself a couchpotato who watches way to much youtube videos. so please excuse my probably stupid question, but... since you pack freeze dried food, wouldn't a spoon be something to consider bringing with you?
May I ask why you picked a fixed knife over a foldable locking version?
I’ve got a bug out bag ready / but needed to update mine.
Whats the product you're using to retain your holster and handgun in the bag? Been looking for something like that to do the exact same purpose yours is for.
Hey Sam! Anyway you could do an RSI video?
Do you have any merch ? Like patches or anything ?
Specifically what antibiotics? What is their shelf life?
Where did you get your bag from? I'm looking for a new bag myself.
Selfishly, if im on shift and a SHTF scenerio happens, I will no longer be on shift! Maybe that's wrong, but me and mine come first before helping others.
You forgot one important thing leg Gators
Low profile?? with a big bag lol.
You are correct anyone with a bag pack is a target.
My end of the world scenario consists of an attack by amazon women so my bug out bag is packed accordingly as you could imagine. But your bug out bag idea seems cool I guess.
I see amazon women at my house regularly. They pull up in a van and give me packages. They are, with rare exceptions, extremely polite.
The concept of a "bug out bag" doesn't seem very realistic to me. I agree with you that in 9 out of 10 situations staying at home is better than leaving in an emergency but if I do have to leave, there is very high chance that I'd be doing so in my vehicle.
With that being said, our "bug out" strategy is more modular and I think more realistic. We have a few tubs/creates in our house of emergency supplies. These not only make it easy to access what we need in an at-home emergency, they would be quick and easy to load into our vehicle if we did actually have to leave our house. This means we don't have to buy and maintain as much equipment or limit ourselves to only being able to bug out with what we can carry on our backs.
We do have "go bags" but these are distinctly different from "bug out bags" to us. They are more of an EDC bag that has light survival gear that is designed to pair with our at-home supplies and our vehicle supplies in all but the most dire circumstances.
Combining elegance and luxury kislux
Curious what your pack weighs if youre talking going 40 or 50 miles in a single day
Have you ever done search and rescue?
I may have missed it, but how much does it weight?
In case of a winter emergency I designed an open source emergency coverall for the MIT solve challenge. Is there a way I can share it for whomever might would like to review the idea?
What model of medical kit is that? I cant find it on their site
Bad ass.
Do you have any affiliation with vertex? Did you buy this bag yourself?
Yes, I am affiliated with them and they sent me the bag. That being said, I make it clear in the video that you can build a kit in any bag you want.