My get home bag is about the same as yours except I have an extra hand gun in my just in case. 2 is 1 and 1 is none. My conceal carry gun is a m&p shield and the extra gun in my get home bag is a m&p i have 2 extra mags on my belt and 3 extra mags in my get home bag. I rather have and not need then to need and not have lol. Love these videos God bless
All I have in my get home bag is a Rambo knife you know the one with the compass in the fishing stuff inside the handle cuz according to the 80s that's all you're going to need. No I'm playing mine's pretty standard like that one that bear spray thing is new for me I like it and I'm going to replace my little stun gun thank you very much
I have a few things in mine you didn't mention: Life Straw, 50' of 550 cord, duct tape, zip ties, couple carabiners, disposable lighter, and fresh pair of socks, undershorts, and t-shirt. Usually have a spare hat in the back of vehicles (in addition to the 1 I'm wearing).
Yes! That's something I don't think people think about too often. I live in a very urban environment in a major city, and living somewhere like that the water key is an absolute must. Even if everything's going to hell, the water is still probably going to be on.
@@USCCAOfficial Owie supplies, small water filtration system along with at least one bottle of water (for water and container), fero rod, protein bars (Quest protein bars don't melt and hold up well), and at least two spare tools of protection. 😎
Extra pair of socks, emergency blanket / poncho. I use an emergency water pouch rather than water bottle(longer shelf life), but I also put some water purification tablets. I keep a few other emergency supplies in the back of my car that I might need if I'm a lot further away from home than a one day trip.
I carry the air tight aluminum pill bottles with Excedrin and naproxen. I also have a container with change in it for vending machines I may encounter along the way. and finally, I carry a bottle of the 5 hour energy drink. I may have had a long work day or bad stuff don't just happen at convenient times. the 5 hour gives the extra edge in an emergency.
Get Home Bags are one of my favorite video topics! The most important thing that most people never learn is how to properly use a tourniquet and trauma kit. We focus so much on inducing trauma to a bad guy, but forget that they might be shooting back. You have a 96% chance of surviving a traumatic injury if your heart is still beating when you get to the hospital, so stopping blood loss in the field is absolutely critical.
@@JohnDavis-im1oy People can survive a long time with a tourniquet. That's the whole point. You're keeping blood from leaving your body. Besides, get-home bags don't just apply to when you're on foot in the middle of nowhere. They're every bit as important in an urban environment where access to transportation and medical services is more available. But it's good to know that you're not even willing to try the simplest thing to save someone's life in an emergency. Real asset to society, you are.
Ankr battery to recharge my cell phone, small tab box for energy, headache, stomach issues, active gloves, and buff to cover my face from the sun (Florida life)
if walking is in order, spare socks are god send. i've made lightweight poncho (nearly half the weight of military issued one) that packs down to minimal size, two nalgene water bottles , few purifying tabs, small (10x25) binocs, compass, granola bars, electrolyte tabs, small IFAK (nothing major since private owned guns are rare in my country and im more than aware when it comes to govt employees LOL) , small headlamp, spare batts for headlamp, small handheld LED light, few chemlights, industrial grade crayon (damn good for marking rooms/buildings), small folding knife, few hexamine tabs (works great with empty soda cans and stainless steel nalgene bottle ;) ) ,all in one cutlery (even if the world is coming to an end, we dont have to be savages, right? :P ) and few other items. i carry multitool, mora robust, spyderco and fenix TK 22 as EDC, with optional becker bk9/ old hickory hunting knife if i need stronger prying/cutting/chopping tool. anything else its not GHB anymore but mission situated bag.
I have spare mags, spare knife, spare light, water, snacks, and FA stuff. I also have 2 fire making choices: a lighter and waterproof matches. It's in a small-ish surplus messenger bag.
The problem with most bags sold is that if it rains everything is getting wet and the bag will get even heavier. Everybody seems to think an SHTF will happen in good weather. Get a large rain poncho. The poncho covers you and your pack. It can also be used as a shelter or bivy. I'd never go without comms either. Look at all the major weather disasters and you'll find that ham radio was the only form of comms that worked. Good for getting info or getting in touch with family and friends when phones don't work.
@@USCCAOfficial It is included in the USCCA small survival bag I just received for going to platinum membership level. It IS a nice little kit, but definitely missing items I consider absolutely essential. It also contained "sanitizing wipes" which are perishable and can dry-out completely over just a few years even in a "foil-sealed" pouch...especially in a hot vehicle trunk. I would prefer a dozen small "break-open" glass capsules of rubbing alcohol in a protective plastic tube (glass reduces degradation and evaporation, but consider freezing issue for 70% alcohol, one would have to watch out for temps (if I remember it right) below ABOUT -50degC =~ -60degF). I could live with a suitable plastic "squeeze or spritz bottle" but like the wipes it requires monitoring and perhaps replacement at least every few years. Some plastic bottles just don't store alcohol-based products well. The compass in the kit was substantially superior to what I was expecting, and yes I can still plot my way around the mountains. I suggest wrapping something soft and non-abrasive around the compass, that still serves some other purpose in your kit. As supplied in the kit the compass is left exposed and could get scratched. The LED "penlite" was also high quality, and while designed to run on 2xAAA cells, it runs still bright on just 1x AAA new lithium cell (1.8V) but will start blinking (still bright) at an slightly used alkaline cell's 1.54V). For "standby" longevity and energy density I use lithium cells/batteries in survival gear. (edited to correct C&F temps (what I get for working on 2 comments at the same time))
I'm on about version 5 or 6 of my get home bag and it just keeps getting smaller and more streamlined. Liked the bear spray idea, so thanks for that. What's important, IMO is to look at your own personal worst case scenario - meaning what's the worst case you're most likely to find yourself in. For me, that's a 20-ish mile walk through a major metropolitan area. That means that I may have to go around some parts of town, I may have to spend some time under cover for rest, and I may have to fight, depending on the situation. Even with all that though, my kit is not very large.
Planning your emergency route home or to your rendezvous point ahead of time is important. It can differ from the route of your routine commute. Planning out at least 1 alternate way is, too. Check them every now and then to make sure nothing has changed that impacts the journey.
thats true, in an apocalyptic or chaotic setting, you might have to do some 'winding around' or multiple trips to get supplies or rescue people or avoid enemies/cops/agents who are searching for you or blocking paths down teh road.
I also carry an Monocular so I can scout out ahead, try to see the problem before it becomes a problem. Oh and a compass in case I get turned around and lose my bearings somehow.
neat idea, but given the small, 10x25 binocs aint that much heavy, i'd choose those (oh, what am i saying? i did that ;) ) . binocs, map, maybe printed custom google map of your city/surroundings with marked shops/pharmacies/schools/industrial areas....
Check your paper spray laws you may not be allowed to have big containers as ridiculous as it sounds or you may need to register it with your Police Department.
I'm at a loss for my set up. I work 6 hours from home, so I stay out of town at a house I rent. Also, said house is an hour from work. My get home bag will likely be used to get me to the house I rent, in the event my car is disabled. But hot damn, 55 miles is a hell of a walk, and nothing but brush besides the lonesome road that get me to my temporary home. In my case, what should my get home bag look like?
You did not show the knife that you carry in the bag. I am curious what type of knife you chose to carry in your bag and perhaps others are curious as well.
Kevin doesn't show the knife because just like a gun, we advise choosing the knife that you like best. He does like Spyderco products and Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) though.
Hi Kevin, love the videos! Keep em coming. Here is a suggestion to add to your bag. If in a tight crowd, unleashing the bear spray could put you in a bad way too. That stuff can bounce off nearby attackers and get all over you. I would suggest swimmers goggles or even better motorcycle glasses that seal off around the eye. Some cheap face masks to keep it out of your lungs might be good too. I think it is likely that I would not be traveling alone. I would carry a double set so my wife can get out of there too.
@Will Smith Both would have many of the same elements, however, the "get home bag" would be much smaller. A bug out bag should have rations for at least a week.
I have an older Maxpedition bag, in which I used to carry my EDC weapon, before I decided that it would be better to carry it on my person. The Maxpedition is now being repurposed. See, there IS a method to my "NEVER throw anything out, or sell, or give away" madness! I echo your caveat, to not carry a weapon in this bag .... If the bag gets stolen from your vehicle, or forcibly taken from you, your protection is gone with it. Carry your weapon ON YOUR BODY!
Todd, Kevin did not say that bear spray is the same as pepper spray. He offered it as a suggestion for something to keep in your Get Home bag due to the distance it is able to spray. He is also talking about a large group of people in this instance rather than a one on one attack that would be more fitted for pepper spray.
I guess my answer is that I don't have a get home bag anymore. My job has changed, so that I am seldom very far at all from my car. I have enough ammo on my person that I can fight back to my vehicle if necessary. I do have a first aid kit, and a survival rifle (yes, henry AR-7) with spare ammo in a tool box. I also have water, but thanks for the video, I have forgotten to put the energy bars in the car. Thanks again Kevin for a great video to make us think.
Mags for my pistol,protein bars,insulin,mace,knife....i need to get a silcock key and some first aid/fire stuff. A tiny bottle of dakins bleach isn't a bad idea. Kills staph,mrsa all kinds of nasties so having it on hand us good. Water bottle is by my bag
Aaron, in this specific circumstance, Kevin is talking about getting through a large violent protest, not a 1 on 1 self-defense incident. This would only be for those rare cases of civil unrest where extreme measures are needed to get you through a dangerous crowd.
USCCA thank you. So different legal situations apply to riot/crowd situations? Would love to see more content around this subject as we live in the Chicago area, and this scenario is honestly more likely than even an individual defense scenario for us!
I have always hated that bag or any single strap bag. I carry one of Maxpeditions backpack with a bunch of stuff in it. I have the Jumbo but it sits in the closet empty. I can always add it if I need to. I carry a bunch of different stuff in my get home bag, it's bigger and more stuff in it than what most people carry or recommend but still not too heavy.
And in the US a cellphone does not need an "active" subscription to a service to work as a 911 phone. But you do have to keep in mind that lithium-ion and LiPo battery packs should be STORED at about 70% charge capacity. And, you will have to charge/discharge and charge again every few months to keep the lithium cells in optimum condition. Also, keep the battery terminals covered with paper or the battery separate from the phone. Even when a cellphone is "Off", it isn't really totally off. It is still consuming power from the battery while waiting for you to push the "on" button. The amount of power varies from phone model to model so some cellphones may drain a battery completely within a few months even when "off", and you're left without a phone with enough charge to make a call.
@@exgenica That's some good points with keeping the battery at a proper charge. Maybe it'd be a good idea to have one of those USB backup batteries. I know it has the same issues you mentioned but if you can keep an eye on it, and check it every few months it should work.
I haven’t set one up yet. I’m a ride share driver. And my distance from home can between 5 to 50 miles. Sometimes more. So, I really don’t know what exactly to put in my bag. I would appreciate any suggestions from anyone.
My get-home bag is a sub component of the disaster box in my vehicle. It has everything for having to shelter-in-place at work, getting stranded at work, or having to hoof it the 18+ miles home from work.
@@USCCAOfficial Living rural is nice, but everything has its price. Longer drive times to everything is what it takes to make it happen. Plus, I'm medical personnel, so if there's a big disaster, there is a good chance that I might not be able to come home for days. That means my family has to be _double_ prepared for everything. They may have to operate without me for an indeterminate period of time. Being prepared like that was part of our life when I was in the military, but now it's kind of like that really important tool at the bottom of the tool box that you hope you'll never need it again. You dare not get rid of it, because if you ever need it again, you _really_ need it immediately.
@@richard6133 Thank you for your service to our great nation, Richard! It sounds like preparation is a huge part of your life and I'm glad that skillset is able to help you and your family now. I hope you continue to stay safe out there!
Obviously you haven't watched Doomsday Preppers. The hysteria it has caused is amazing. I blame George Romero and Al Gore. The majority of this demographic have sleep apnea and live on Arbys and Mt Dew Code Red. But its a industry, keep feeding it I suppose
It is not absurd to be prepared for the unexpected. There are probably 50 scenarios natural and man-made that can happen anytime when you are away from home.
QUESTION: What's in your Get Home Bag?
My get home bag is about the same as yours except I have an extra hand gun in my just in case. 2 is 1 and 1 is none. My conceal carry gun is a m&p shield and the extra gun in my get home bag is a m&p i have 2 extra mags on my belt and 3 extra mags in my get home bag. I rather have and not need then to need and not have lol. Love these videos God bless
All I have in my get home bag is a Rambo knife you know the one with the compass in the fishing stuff inside the handle cuz according to the 80s that's all you're going to need. No I'm playing mine's pretty standard like that one that bear spray thing is new for me I like it and I'm going to replace my little stun gun thank you very much
I have a few things in mine you didn't mention: Life Straw, 50' of 550 cord, duct tape, zip ties, couple carabiners, disposable lighter, and fresh pair of socks, undershorts, and t-shirt. Usually have a spare hat in the back of vehicles (in addition to the 1 I'm wearing).
Stashing a roll of quarters in there is a good idea, too.
@@Shinobi1Kenobi I agree on the money but I keep 4 $5 Bill's myself because of the weight
I have a water key in mine to access water from commercial buildings. I have a couple of bandannas, as well.
Yes! That's something I don't think people think about too often. I live in a very urban environment in a major city, and living somewhere like that the water key is an absolute must. Even if everything's going to hell, the water is still probably going to be on.
That's very interesting. I hadn't thought about that until now.
I carry one as well. :)
@@KimTownsel What are some of the most important things to include in your bag?
@@USCCAOfficial Owie supplies, small water filtration system along with at least one bottle of water (for water and container), fero rod, protein bars (Quest protein bars don't melt and hold up well), and at least two spare tools of protection. 😎
Extra pair of socks, emergency blanket / poncho. I use an emergency water pouch rather than water bottle(longer shelf life), but I also put some water purification tablets. I keep a few other emergency supplies in the back of my car that I might need if I'm a lot further away from home than a one day trip.
*USCCA* Thank-you so much for everything you do for us. God Bless.
I carry the air tight aluminum pill bottles with Excedrin and naproxen. I also have a container with change in it for vending machines I may encounter along the way. and finally, I carry a bottle of the 5 hour energy drink. I may have had a long work day or bad stuff don't just happen at convenient times. the 5 hour gives the extra edge in an emergency.
Get Home Bags are one of my favorite video topics! The most important thing that most people never learn is how to properly use a tourniquet and trauma kit. We focus so much on inducing trauma to a bad guy, but forget that they might be shooting back. You have a 96% chance of surviving a traumatic injury if your heart is still beating when you get to the hospital, so stopping blood loss in the field is absolutely critical.
@@JohnDavis-im1oy People can survive a long time with a tourniquet. That's the whole point. You're keeping blood from leaving your body. Besides, get-home bags don't just apply to when you're on foot in the middle of nowhere. They're every bit as important in an urban environment where access to transportation and medical services is more available. But it's good to know that you're not even willing to try the simplest thing to save someone's life in an emergency. Real asset to society, you are.
Ankr battery to recharge my cell phone, small tab box for energy, headache, stomach issues, active gloves, and buff to cover my face from the sun (Florida life)
if walking is in order, spare socks are god send. i've made lightweight poncho (nearly half the weight of military issued one) that packs down to minimal size, two nalgene water bottles , few purifying tabs, small (10x25) binocs, compass, granola bars, electrolyte tabs, small IFAK (nothing major since private owned guns are rare in my country and im more than aware when it comes to govt employees LOL) , small headlamp, spare batts for headlamp, small handheld LED light, few chemlights, industrial grade crayon (damn good for marking rooms/buildings), small folding knife, few hexamine tabs (works great with empty soda cans and stainless steel nalgene bottle ;) ) ,all in one cutlery (even if the world is coming to an end, we dont have to be savages, right? :P ) and few other items. i carry multitool, mora robust, spyderco and fenix TK 22 as EDC, with optional becker bk9/ old hickory hunting knife if i need stronger prying/cutting/chopping tool. anything else its not GHB anymore but mission situated bag.
The most realistic “get home bag” I’ve seen yet. Great video, thank you!
Depending on how far away your house is from your work, you should think about throwing a couple extra pairs of socks in there.
What about a compass?
That could be helpful, Ray.
I use a Vanquest Mobius 2.0. I have a first aid kit, tools, my mobile ham radio, and other get-home items.
I have spare mags, spare knife, spare light, water, snacks, and FA stuff. I also have 2 fire making choices: a lighter and waterproof matches. It's in a small-ish surplus messenger bag.
It sounds like you are quite prepared!
The problem with most bags sold is that if it rains everything is getting wet and the bag will get even heavier. Everybody seems to think an SHTF will happen in good weather. Get a large rain poncho. The poncho covers you and your pack. It can also be used as a shelter or bivy. I'd never go without comms either. Look at all the major weather disasters and you'll find that ham radio was the only form of comms that worked. Good for getting info or getting in touch with family and friends when phones don't work.
It depends! I have a maxpedition entity bag with a maxpedition waterproof cover that takes care of the rain issue.
Adding a poncho is a great suggestion, Tom!
I carry a Glock 17 mag, and for my rotation gun, I also carry a Glock 43 mag. Plus I can always use the same ammo.
I like the idea...will be working on it...what about a safety/emergency whistle
That would definitely be a good thing to have in your bag as well, Shogun8 Dchosen1!
@@USCCAOfficial It is included in the USCCA small survival bag I just received for going to platinum membership level. It IS a nice little kit, but definitely missing items I consider absolutely essential. It also contained "sanitizing wipes" which are perishable and can dry-out completely over just a few years even in a "foil-sealed" pouch...especially in a hot vehicle trunk. I would prefer a dozen small "break-open" glass capsules of rubbing alcohol in a protective plastic tube (glass reduces degradation and evaporation, but consider freezing issue for 70% alcohol, one would have to watch out for temps (if I remember it right) below ABOUT -50degC =~ -60degF).
I could live with a suitable plastic "squeeze or spritz bottle" but like the wipes it requires monitoring and perhaps replacement at least every few years. Some plastic bottles just don't store alcohol-based products well.
The compass in the kit was substantially superior to what I was expecting, and yes I can still plot my way around the mountains. I suggest wrapping something soft and non-abrasive around the compass, that still serves some other purpose in your kit. As supplied in the kit the compass is left exposed and could get scratched.
The LED "penlite" was also high quality, and while designed to run on 2xAAA cells, it runs still bright on just 1x AAA new lithium cell (1.8V) but will start blinking (still bright) at an slightly used alkaline cell's 1.54V). For "standby" longevity and energy density I use lithium cells/batteries in survival gear.
(edited to correct C&F temps (what I get for working on 2 comments at the same time))
I'm on about version 5 or 6 of my get home bag and it just keeps getting smaller and more streamlined. Liked the bear spray idea, so thanks for that. What's important, IMO is to look at your own personal worst case scenario - meaning what's the worst case you're most likely to find yourself in. For me, that's a 20-ish mile walk through a major metropolitan area. That means that I may have to go around some parts of town, I may have to spend some time under cover for rest, and I may have to fight, depending on the situation. Even with all that though, my kit is not very large.
It is definitely important to make sure you personalize your get home bag to best fit your lifestyle, Jeffery!
Planning your emergency route home or to your rendezvous point ahead of time is important. It can differ from the route of your routine commute. Planning out at least 1 alternate way is, too. Check them every now and then to make sure nothing has changed that impacts the journey.
thats true, in an apocalyptic or chaotic setting, you might have to do some 'winding around' or multiple trips to get supplies or rescue people or avoid enemies/cops/agents who are searching for you or blocking paths down teh road.
I also carry an Monocular so I can scout out ahead, try to see the problem before it becomes a problem. Oh and a compass in case I get turned around and lose my bearings somehow.
neat idea, but given the small, 10x25 binocs aint that much heavy, i'd choose those (oh, what am i saying? i did that ;) ) . binocs, map, maybe printed custom google map of your city/surroundings with marked shops/pharmacies/schools/industrial areas....
Check your paper spray laws you may not be allowed to have big containers as ridiculous as it sounds or you may need to register it with your Police Department.
Now this, makes sense.
Nice set-up Kevin, well thought out
If I was at work when the balloon went up, I would have 52.7 miles to walk to get home. My get home bag is a lot different from yours
What is it a duffel bag with a folding bicycle in it? lol
@@wayne9914 Or maybe an electric scooter and a folding solar panel to charge it.
What different items do you keep in your bag, TexasScout?
Great Job! I would prob add a USB battery backup flashlight/with cable. In case you need a portable power option.
I'm at a loss for my set up. I work 6 hours from home, so I stay out of town at a house I rent. Also, said house is an hour from work. My get home bag will likely be used to get me to the house I rent, in the event my car is disabled. But hot damn, 55 miles is a hell of a walk, and nothing but brush besides the lonesome road that get me to my temporary home.
In my case, what should my get home bag look like?
Good stuff. Thanks Kevin!
You did not show the knife that you carry in the bag. I am curious what type of knife you chose to carry in your bag and perhaps others are curious as well.
Kevin doesn't show the knife because just like a gun, we advise choosing the knife that you like best.
He does like Spyderco products and Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) though.
@@USCCAOfficial 10:4!
An additional EDC flashlight!
Good call. Flashlight and batteries are a must.
Good thinking, Kevin!
Hi Kevin, love the videos! Keep em coming. Here is a suggestion to add to your bag. If in a tight crowd, unleashing the bear spray could put you in a bad way too. That stuff can bounce off nearby attackers and get all over you. I would suggest swimmers goggles or even better motorcycle glasses that seal off around the eye. Some cheap face masks to keep it out of your lungs might be good too. I think it is likely that I would not be traveling alone. I would carry a double set so my wife can get out of there too.
Thank you for your suggestion, Bob!
@Will Smith Both would have many of the same elements, however, the "get home bag" would be much smaller. A bug out bag should have rations for at least a week.
A combined city/street topographical local area map.
I can certainly see a benefit there!
I need to do this. I'm best with topo maps too. SAR came in handy
Is paracord good?
That could be a good addition, STEVE P! What kind of things might you need it for?
Great video thanks. I need to put one together yet. Great video thanks
I'm glad the video was able to inspire you to put together your own Get Home bag, Scott!
That is my exact get home bag. Have been using it since Maxpedition came out with it. Carry petty much the same content.
ReloadWrap is actually a "Bail out pocket" rig..... for when you can't get to your "bail out bag"
"FIGHTING SOLVES EVERYTHING"
I like that shirt. I'd be hard pressed to wear it in public, though...
I love the fact that it's the 2a insurance guy too. 🤣
I like to keep flint and steel in my bag just in case.
Now THAT'S preparation.
P.S. Wasp spray is cheap, effective and shoots a stream about 20'
I have an older Maxpedition bag, in which I used to carry my EDC weapon, before I decided that it would be better to carry it on my person. The Maxpedition is now being repurposed. See, there IS a method to my "NEVER throw anything out, or sell, or give away" madness!
I echo your caveat, to not carry a weapon in this bag .... If the bag gets stolen from your vehicle, or forcibly taken from you, your protection is gone with it. Carry your weapon ON YOUR BODY!
Just so you know, bear spray is not the same as pepper spray used on humans. The level of OC is much lower around 1-2% vs 10%+
Todd, Kevin did not say that bear spray is the same as pepper spray. He offered it as a suggestion for something to keep in your Get Home bag due to the distance it is able to spray. He is also talking about a large group of people in this instance rather than a one on one attack that would be more fitted for pepper spray.
@@USCCAOfficialhaving worked in the outdoor industry, this was an FYI statement. A lot of people do not know that there is a difference.
@@USCCAOfficial What are the legal liabilities for deploying a can of bear spray on a large group of people?
@@toddcrago Our apologies, Todd! Thank you for sharing that information!
@@joshjones9687 Josh, great question! I will pass that on as a suggestion for Kevin and Tom to discuss!
I guess my answer is that I don't have a get home bag anymore. My job has changed, so that I am seldom very far at all from my car. I have enough ammo on my person that I can fight back to my vehicle if necessary. I do have a first aid kit, and a survival rifle (yes, henry AR-7) with spare ammo in a tool box. I also have water, but thanks for the video, I have forgotten to put the energy bars in the car. Thanks again Kevin for a great video to make us think.
We are always happy to help, Larry! :)
Mags for my pistol,protein bars,insulin,mace,knife....i need to get a silcock key and some first aid/fire stuff. A tiny bottle of dakins bleach isn't a bad idea. Kills staph,mrsa all kinds of nasties so having it on hand us good. Water bottle is by my bag
OK, Where can you buy a bag like that one
Is bear spray legal to use on humans? A prior video said that wasp spray shouldn’t be used on humans for legal reasons.
Aaron, in this specific circumstance, Kevin is talking about getting through a large violent protest, not a 1 on 1 self-defense incident. This would only be for those rare cases of civil unrest where extreme measures are needed to get you through a dangerous crowd.
USCCA thank you. So different legal situations apply to riot/crowd situations? Would love to see more content around this subject as we live in the Chicago area, and this scenario is honestly more likely than even an individual defense scenario for us!
What specific carry bag is this shown on the video
It is a Maxpedition Jumbopack, Jose. Here is a link to their website.
www.maxpedition.com/
I have always hated that bag or any single strap bag. I carry one of Maxpeditions backpack with a bunch of stuff in it. I have the Jumbo but it sits in the closet empty. I can always add it if I need to. I carry a bunch of different stuff in my get home bag, it's bigger and more stuff in it than what most people carry or recommend but still not too heavy.
What additional items do you add to your bag?
@@USCCAOfficial a whole bunch of different stuff. It's hard to list it's a small maxpedition backpack but a lot of different stuff.
Might be good to put a cheap, and charged flip phone, in case your smart phone is stolen/lost/broken and you need to call 911.
That's not a bad idea, Danny!
And in the US a cellphone does not need an "active" subscription to a service to work as a 911 phone. But you do have to keep in mind that lithium-ion and LiPo battery packs should be STORED at about 70% charge capacity. And, you will have to charge/discharge and charge again every few months to keep the lithium cells in optimum condition. Also, keep the battery terminals covered with paper or the battery separate from the phone. Even when a cellphone is "Off", it isn't really totally off. It is still consuming power from the battery while waiting for you to push the "on" button. The amount of power varies from phone model to model so some cellphones may drain a battery completely within a few months even when "off", and you're left without a phone with enough charge to make a call.
@@exgenica That's some good points with keeping the battery at a proper charge. Maybe it'd be a good idea to have one of those USB backup batteries. I know it has the same issues you mentioned but if you can keep an eye on it, and check it every few months it should work.
how do you join your actice shooter response network?
May I ask you to clarify, Adam?
I haven’t set one up yet. I’m a ride share driver. And my distance from home can between 5 to 50 miles. Sometimes more. So, I really don’t know what exactly to put in my bag. I would appreciate any suggestions from anyone.
Kevin does offer a good place to start with this video, Steven!
Go ruck with your bag, I've definitely downsized exponentially.
Money, access tools, ifak, water.
In Michigan using bear spray on a person means jail time
I have to have a larger get home bag because I could be a few months away by walking.
That would be quite a journey!
@@USCCAOfficial that's why my bag would be more for survival than anything.
@@MrRebelcowboy32 What are some of the most vital things to include for surviving that long?
I agree of having most of those items except for the spare keys. How are you going to get in the trunk if the keys you need are in the locked car?
I have a truck pop bottom beside my driver seat
@@brianj123458 yeah that will work
Those would come in handy if you were going to a location in which you were bringing your bag in with you.
Hey friend, add some quick clot.
Great suggestion!
You might want to check the legality of using bear spray on humans in your state.
Thank you
You are most welcome, Hamlet!
Awesome content... but spray that bear spray then walk through that space you have cleared. Lmao.
I do like that bag though
Proof of address. Incase of road blocks or quarantines.
What was the name of that dance you were performing the whole video?
The Kevin shuffle!
Nowadays
Extra n95 mask 😷, gloves 🧤Hand Sanitizer bottle
I would be careful about having your license plate visible in your videos
Might be a company car. But I totally agree with you.
I like this
WATER
What is the comment on your shirt to mean ???
Maybe Kevin was feeling a little sassy that day, Stanley!
I made a video of my get home bag on my channel. It’s a Goruck👍
My get-home bag is a sub component of the disaster box in my vehicle. It has everything for having to shelter-in-place at work, getting stranded at work, or having to hoof it the 18+ miles home from work.
That sounds like quite a journey, Richard.
@@USCCAOfficial
Living rural is nice, but everything has its price. Longer drive times to everything is what it takes to make it happen. Plus, I'm medical personnel, so if there's a big disaster, there is a good chance that I might not be able to come home for days. That means my family has to be _double_ prepared for everything. They may have to operate without me for an indeterminate period of time. Being prepared like that was part of our life when I was in the military, but now it's kind of like that really important tool at the bottom of the tool box that you hope you'll never need it again. You dare not get rid of it, because if you ever need it again, you _really_ need it immediately.
@@richard6133 Thank you for your service to our great nation, Richard! It sounds like preparation is a huge part of your life and I'm glad that skillset is able to help you and your family now. I hope you continue to stay safe out there!
Uscca contact info
877-677-1919, James! ;)
@@USCCAOfficial sorry, I should have made that clearer.
Keep copies of uscca contact info in your get home bag.
@@jamesgaughenbaugh2616 No worries, James! Excellent suggestion! Are you a member of the USCCA family?
@@USCCAOfficial absolutely
Which part of Somalia do you live in where you'd need to get home requiring this? These fantasies are hilariously absurd.
Obviously you haven't watched Doomsday Preppers. The hysteria it has caused is amazing. I blame George Romero and Al Gore. The majority of this demographic have sleep apnea and live on Arbys and Mt Dew Code Red. But its a industry, keep feeding it I suppose
Obviously you haven't seen ANTIFA attacks on people
@@MPGunther1 if those Antifa sissies are the reason you need a "get home bag" then I'd advise just joining them.
Would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it!
It is not absurd to be prepared for the unexpected. There are probably 50 scenarios natural and man-made that can happen anytime when you are away from home.