Hey guys Hello from Australia... I think that is always good to have a map of the area you visit.. In the middle of a storm your gps may not work. also , as funny as it may sound take couple of tampons... when you opened them up they are very good fire starters or if you have a deep cut they can stop the bleeding...some SAS force members use them in their survival kits. still catching up with your stories haha. good luck...
Couple plastic bags from the food store. Your boots get wet you can put new socks on with the plastic bag into the wet boots and your feet are still dry.
When I was a little girl, boots weren't lined. We wore breadbags over our socks before putting on our boots..and that was in the 60's! Those bags kept our feet dry! 😉
It’s cool to see locals uploading videos. I live in Wasilla and have a cabin up willow fishhook that I spent half my childhood in. Great video and nice info👍🏻. I hope you like it out there.
Nice setup guys. Those camelbacks are really nice. I was issued a couple of them in the army and still use them today. Feedback wise, I’ve switched a lot of my clothing to moisture wicking and wool. Wool will still keep you warm even when it’s soaking wet. I heard up to 60% of its dry state but I can’t confirm that. The other thing we throw in our bag is some baby wipes. We use those in the outhouse as well now. I got turned on to wipes in the army. We hope you both are doing well.
The only thing I see is missing is what my husband calls "mountain money". A roll of toilet paper in a ziploc bag. You would be surprised how many of his friends forget this must have when they go hunting.
something i have found that i started using in my BOB. was char cloth. extremely easy to make. really compact and takes a spark really well. and you can store it in a altoids can. a couple bread bags or large zip lock bags are good if you get your boots wet. put the bags on feet change socks and stick boots on. not great for long tearm but good to get you to a camp where you can build fire to dry boots.
Love the bug out bag I would also add a flare or two if possible, aluminum foil, a mirror, rubbing alcohol, plastic bags, maybe couple garbage bags, other food items lightweight, a scarf, some face masks some ideas that came to mind I too live in Alaska I always think of things a person would need if you ever get in a situation or stuck in the cold. Love you two and the boys!! Keep up the great vlogs 💙 blessings
very nice! I suggest also throwing a tarp in there. It's light, doesnt take much space when folded and can be used for shelter, gathering water, dragging heavy stuff...tons of uses. I also have a small first aid kit including sutures and a small hand held radio/battery pack that is also a flashlight /charger and can be charged with a crank, solar, or by plugging in. The marathon continues!
Hi Guys! Welcome to Alaska. We are dang near neighbors on the Palmer side of Hatcher Pass. Just discovering your channel. Some of our improvements we got from Lonnie, Far north Bushcraft, and Lars from Survival Russia. Saws already mentioned but highly recommend the Silky saw. From Lars, the Russia army poncho and shelter half, the Plash Palatka are very cool. Don't want the Plash for inside your pack at almost 3#, but strapped to the outside can be very handy. Always keep a couple for the snow machines and or vehicles. Flint and steel and Char wood and cloth when all else fails. Surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it. Wool army blankets, preferably 100%, from online Surplus are cheap and a must for about any reason. Anyways, hope that helps.
Make sure you have enough for the 2 of you--especially with the clothing--gloves, socks.. Having been caught in a mountain snowstorm, having a pair of dry long johns and a warm sweater to wear when we got back to the car was a hypothermia deterrent. Also hand warmers. A waist-sized bungee cord would be really helpful to hold the emergency blanket on if you drape it over your shoulders. Works as a poncho, too.
Awesome, awesome its like you two are old hands at living in Alaska now ;), one thing I like to do is vacuum seal (food-saver appliance) my ammo, and lighters and anything else you dont want to get wet. But very nice thank you for sharing. Your channel is growing nicely... been here since its beginning!
All smart choices in gear... I agree that you need more food. A basic MRE ration gives a lot of items that could be useful in other situations as well. I would have some serious sticks of fatwood in there as well. (bullet proof fire starting) I would add a couple ponchos for down here, but some more warm gear for you guys up there is wise. Excellent gear otherwise! Thanks for sharing... stay warm!
Great job guys, congrats to both and thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I recommend a whistle for signal as part of your survival gear. I wish you the very best. Blessings, Pastor Hector.
A small alcohol stove. You can make one for free out of an aluminum can. It winds up being about 1/3 to 1/2 half the size of a soda can. That and a small container of 91% rubbing alcohol...perhaps a container the size of a prescription bottle...and you can cook for days.
Flares? Good in both bags, work in day or night, best at night when nothing else works. And one of those triangle reflective things - two in the truck. Also, FYI, this has inspired me. I figured this is not something I need as I am 68 and disabled and if worst comes I will be a handicap to others trying to survive. Then I thought: silly me. I am in Florida. Hurricanes are very survivable. So I am starting one today. Thank you.
# ! Always file a flight plan...tell someone where you are going and when to expect you to be back....pretty simple but many have died because they never did...
living thru the carr fire and a snow storm that made PGE cut the power to my apt for 4 days in ca i was glad to have a 72 yr pack ( I upgraded to a wk ) . TP, cloths something to dry off. caned food and things like that . point being i would have more caned food and keep the truck topped off with gas and who ever is with you should have a little something different that can live off of by themselves but the pack together will make both packs better and more useful and i would make it a habit to do what's called a trip reset that's when you do a hike or anything trip like and come back home clean out the car and restock what was used and fix any damage that was done
That bag really does hold a lot. Looks like a good supply of essentials. Good reminder for me to go through my pack and make sure I have it stocked well. Especially after being outside in this snow and thinking about being stranded in it.
Almost Homestead, as you know we are new to lots of snow so we are trying to add more gear for that type of climate. You've had more snow than us at one time!
@@SimpleLivingAlaska Sounds good on adding more gear for your area. You guys have a good selection so far for an emergency. I should work on making a smaller bug out bag that's easy to grab and go. Right now Gin and I both have internal frame back packs that have all of our hiking/camping gear in them. They're stuffed full and heavy. If we're heading out for the day we'll usually load a small day pack but I really need a dedicated bag with essentials. The one thing we don't wear is cotton. It's been drilled into my head "Cotton Kills" Haha! One of my friends up here has lived in this community all his life and he was saying this only the third time that we have had this much snow. Others were in 1996 and 2007 or something like that. Hopefully this is a freak storm and not the new norm. It hasn't stopped snowing since Friday. Mostly light snow but piles up fast. Kind of weird. I think we're at about 40 inches total since Friday.
I keep a couple of small votive candles (light and small) in my bag. They are a good source of heat to warm my hands when I don't want to start a fire. Also, a couple of light sticks.
Great video!... , we keep hand/chest/foot warmers in our packs just in case, they really don’t weight much and they can be ready good in a pinch. Alaska weather can be unforgivable!
Very well packed bug-out-bag. Personally I would attach a Fiskars X5 axe on the back and a Silky pocketboy saw just on the opposite side of that gerber. And I would enwrap the whole sheeth of that gerber AND the axe with extra paracord. At least get one piece of paracord with an inner fishingline-core.
Eric. Great bag. I would suggest a 20x20 piece of heavy duty plastic. You have the tarp the plastic you can wrap around you both to keep warm or add to the front of a shelter to keep heat in. It would be good to "practice" making a shelter and spending the nite in the woods with what you have. Add a few Snickers and a trail mix. Great bag. I have one about like that one sized up I got in the Army years ago.
For anyone, one easy good thing to start a fire is dryer lint. It compresses well and is very cheap to jump start fine bark from trees. Cheap raincoats. are available in contractor large trash bags. Work great in blocking wind if you are caught out in the open.
Carmen here again, hand warmers. I don't mind cold but freezing cold, I need hand warmers. They are a little bag of warmth, you can put them where ever your cold. They also last a long time. My dad didn't like things like these, but I would always throw a few in his bag and the glove box. That is until once his hands were so cold they wouldn't work, so he used one and soon was able to get his hands warmed up enough to get things done.
I would definitely add a couple fishing hooks and attached some fishing line onto it so you can attach it to a branch if you have to finish something.also I would put a couple tampons in there in case something were to happen that would help stop up a wound. I also would put say for instance you had a cut I would see if you can get some crazy glue.and l.l.Bean sells one of those flashlights that you have to crank it and that makes light. And I think Amber radio like that too. So there's no need for batteries.also I would put a container of dawn liquid one of those little tiny ones. And I see that because if you were to get hurt or something like that you could wash out the wound.
Thank you for sharing the bug out bag. Great ideas for keeping fire and fishing items neat and organized. Only thing you may want to consider adding is a flare gun? Not sure on sizes but may come in handy for ya.
Well, it's 2 years later, but in addition to what you are carrying I always carry one road flare as a real emergency fire starter. Other than that your bag looks perfect to me. Respects, Richard
Read thru all the comments and learned some things, most of what I was going to add was covered by others. The one thing I didn't see is heavy fishing line. It can be used for trapping also, and many other things. I saw your little kit with the rubber worms, but more line and hooks is better. Head also in summer months the advice given for fire blankets... Forest fires can overtake so quickly. Water purification and salt! I'm in the burbs and that is the first line of defense. Without water? A few coffee filters/charcoal can add to that. Thanks for the enjoyable videos.
I'm still catching up to all your videos. I don't I know if I would consider that a simple life but it certainly is loving conscionable and beautiful. That alone would make it seem simple
I know this is an old video. But, something that should be in your first aid kit is some tampons and pads. My good friend is a trauma surgeon and he says many lives have been saved by plugging a bullet hole with a tampon while waiting for the paramedics. Using a pad to help stop blood flow works too.
A can opener, duh! I am packing my van for art making trips and I found my extra handheld can opener. I used to have one in the classroom for lunchtime. Now I'm sure I'll need one on the go. LOL, so simple. I also think impackak, for poison control, just in case. I will also pack Gatorade or similar to replace electrolytes.
Leatherman wingman is great for EDC, I want to add the leatherman wave or surge with bit kit to my BOB. Some other things on my list are a Luepold LTO tracker for security, and a Yaesu VX 6R for comms or monitoring public safety freqs during a disaster
Good job keeping an emergency/bog out bag. What I do with my first aid kit. Each year in December only because it is at the end of the year easy to remember we have our first aid kit checked out and restocked with fresh or in date stock. That way we don’t get any nasty surprises. I also keep an old CD to use as a reflector or signalling device. Best to be prepared. The best of all is I have never used my first aid kit on my family always on some one els in need. I also keep some antihistamine tables for allergies. Cheeper option than an epipen.
Lose the cotton, replace it with wool. A pair of good ponchos. Some packets of honey for quick energy, some jerky for fuel, a half dozen of those tea bags of coffee, and some tea bags. A travel size package of wet-wipes (more functions than T.P.). A personal locator beacon is never a bad choice either.
Nice setup. I haven't read through the comments yet, but might I suggest that you put all your dry clothes into Ziploc bags and also a paper map of your area to go along with the compass. I've fallen through snow into an unknown creek and was very thankful for the Ziploc clothes (bag was soaked). In fact, almost everything in my bag is either vacuum sealed or ziploced, depending on how often I might use it. And I have about 10 extra gallon sized Ziploc freezer bags(they are the thickest and have a double seal) I always carry a butane lighter, but I don't rely on it. They don't work in the cold very well. You need to warm them up in your armpit (assuming you have the body heat for it). I also carry a Zippo, Storm matches, Firesteel and one of those old magnesium/flint setups. When fire is life or death, it's nice to be prepared. If you don't mind spending the money, cotton balls soaked in Neosporin and packed into one of those plastic waterproof match containers are a great duel purpose firestarter / wound care item.
Tim Alaska, all great recommendations. We previously had heavy duty garbage bags in there but used them and haven't replaced since then. Eric vacuum sealed some of his clothes last night and we are looking into the map :) We are also planning to throw some matches in there.
FYI, vacuum packing can be a blessing and a curse, it's great for space saving but if it gets punctured when wet or under water, it sucks the water right in as the pressure equalizes.
I liked everything you had in your bag, in one of my bug-out bags I have 2 , 2 way radios a long with a small solar charger just in case all communication from cell towers go out. I keep them charged all the time, and use the small solar charger every once in awhile to make sure things are working right, I use Goal Zero 20 watt solar charger and I have 4 Motorola 2 Way hand held radios, other than that your bag looks great...Ty
Great ideas. I have some basic essentials in my car but honestly not nearly enough now that I think of it. I also live in the city but thinking of if I were out for a longer drive or hike with the dogs,more thoughtful and useful items might be better.
Nice kit thanks for sharing. Extra socks are so nice when your feet are wet or cold. What about a small folding saw for wood. Cutting any size of tree with a hack saw is no fun. Great video.
I would include a large-mouthed naglene bottle for melting snow under your jacket in winter. A lithium-Ion battery pack and a small solar cell can be used to charge all your USB devices like cell phones and batteries for headlamps, etc. This is great if your vehicle looses all electrical, or when away from the car. A small AM/FM/weather emergency radio. Some cell phones can be used as 2-way radios if configured with the right apps, for when the grid goes down, like after our last 7.0. Just a few things you may not have thought of, yet. Cheers for being prepared!
Actually, those 2 would also be really helpful for pain relief if you've got a serious injury you need to get through. And alcohol can also be used as an antiseptic in a pinch. I would also recommend period products - you never know when you're gonna get it, don't want to leave a trail of blood behind, and maxi pads make great abdominal bandages in a pinch.
@@jbuckley2546 Unless you are prepubescent, this is survival gear. If it helps you survive - you don't want to know? For the squeamish men, think of it as wound care.
Maybe think about adding the Israel Trauma badge, blood clotting packets/gauze, and tourniquet. Great for gunshot wounds, car accidents, or back wood accidents.
As always, beautiful drone shots! Were those moose we saw at the beginning there? Get those garments in ziplock bags or better yet vacuum seal them! Dave has an emergency bag in case he is stuck in the city, it just has a t-shirt that says "if you can read this you are too close".
Dans Bois Homestead, That is a great t-shirt saying, Eric and I thought vacuum sealing the extra clothes was a wonderful idea. And there were clips of moose, we were pretty high up and didn't want to bother them, although I don't believe it even phased them.
You two always get some nice drone footage! That bag is nice. I suppose it's a good idea to be prepared out there. You never know what situations could pop up.👍
I’ve heard that lighters may not light during extreme cold. Not sure how true that is but I keep some wooden matches in a waterproof capsule as well. Not a problem in Florida but might be in AK
WOW awesome I would go hunting with u and Ariel anytime bc y'all r always ready for most things that could come up...love ur videos been trying to watch all of them good luck and be safe guys, Happy New Year!!!
One solar charger / battery for a battery jump via the cigarette lighter. If you can, drop a few bags of M&Ms too, those little things can keep you from eating up your bigger food the first night. Please also drop in a strobe light for SOS. My solar battery charger has this feature, in Alaska its a must.
50 Acres & a Cabin, we honestly have one because we use to camp all the time. I feel like now we'd be more likely to get into trouble here. Have an awesome weekend :)
Since you are in the wilderness, you may wished to add on a emergency ascending/descending rope system, a simple individual flotation gear and lightsticks. Cheers
All the items you have are nice and it is great that you are preparing for emergencies since you are in Alaska. You should have some wool socks and synthetic underwear for that environment though and keep extra just in case you have to change out the ones you are wearing due to perspiration or the elements.
Nice video, I'd recommend a tourniquet, strapped on the outside/very accessible. Especially if your running a saw or carrying it could be a lifesaver. On a separate note I've seen panty hose to put over the air intake on machines Incase of volcano activity and Ash in the air. Haven't checked if it holds any validity but it'd be something to consider to keep on hand with the machines.
Dynamic Living, thank you for your input, I had wanted a tourniquet as I worry that or dying from the cold are our biggest risks. Interesting about the ash recommendation, we will have to check into it.
Living in a metro area, my emergency bag has vital info like copy of birth certificate etc but I’m assuming you’re preparing for being stuck outside and returning to civilization. From the time I lived in Portland Oregon I still carry a mask that will filter some particulates in case of fire/mt St. Helens blowing up. Also have some medications, but don’t think you need any! Great reminder to update my own stuff and great video, thanks.
Susanne Galligan, thanks for commenting, we don't quite have a dedicated bag for that but it is a very good idea in case we did have to leave for good unexpectedly :)
Still catching up on your past videos so if my suggestion has been said already I'm sorry. The only thing I see that might be good to have is a small fold up ax/shovel.
I am a little confused is this something you leave in your truck or are you carrying this with you on a hike? If its in your truck that's fine if its to take in the backcountry I find it a little redundant. I myself spend a lot of time in the backcountry but go much lighter. I stopped carrying flashlights years ago, headlamp work much better. All that matters is it works for you. Take care.
A signaling mirror and a magnifying lens to start fire or to signal planes might be good while still very light.
Hey guys Hello from Australia... I think that is always good to have a map of the area you visit.. In the middle of a storm your gps may not work. also , as funny as it may sound take couple of tampons... when you opened them up they are very good fire starters or if you have a deep cut they can stop the bleeding...some SAS force members use them in their survival kits. still catching up with your stories haha. good luck...
Yeah man , tampons and a kotex pad are a must
Plus he has a wife and they are sharing the bag. There's some moisture wicking :)
Really like the bugout/ get home bag stuff. Also thanks for showing off the holster again. I always like seeing my work on videos.
super cool holster!
You do good work!!
Couple plastic bags from the food store. Your boots get wet you can put new socks on with the plastic bag into the wet boots and your feet are still dry.
Big_A, Thank you, great idea!
Your feet will get wet with sweat due to no breathability
When I was a little girl, boots weren't lined. We wore breadbags over our socks before putting on our boots..and that was in the 60's! Those bags kept our feet dry! 😉
A couple of Contractor Trash bags heavy mill. You can put them in your sleeping bag for you feet and legs if you get really cold.
It’s cool to see locals uploading videos. I live in Wasilla and have a cabin up willow fishhook that I spent half my childhood in. Great video and nice info👍🏻. I hope you like it out there.
Good roll out there! I also keep a small, hand-held radio that covers all bands and perhaps a small pen-gun flare with a couple of rounds.
Nice setup guys. Those camelbacks are really nice. I was issued a couple of them in the army and still use them today.
Feedback wise, I’ve switched a lot of my clothing to moisture wicking and wool. Wool will still keep you warm even when it’s soaking wet. I heard up to 60% of its dry state but I can’t confirm that.
The other thing we throw in our bag is some baby wipes. We use those in the outhouse as well now. I got turned on to wipes in the army.
We hope you both are doing well.
Gotta wipe the bum!!! lol
Triumph Screen Printing got to keep the popper clean. 😂
My Alaska Dream, we missed the TP for sure, and have recently realized how much better wool is. Those are our favorite socks now :)
TP and wipes are a must! I've used grass/moss ect before and I NEVER forget those two items anymore!
Tim Alaska lol
I’ve had a shirt lose its sleeves before. 😂
The only thing I see is missing is what my husband calls "mountain money". A roll of toilet paper in a ziploc bag. You would be surprised how many of his friends forget this must have when they go hunting.
something i have found that i started using in my BOB. was char cloth. extremely easy to make. really compact and takes a spark really well. and you can store it in a altoids can.
a couple bread bags or large zip lock bags are good if you get your boots wet. put the bags on feet change socks and stick boots on. not great for long tearm but good to get you to a camp where you can build fire to dry boots.
Love the bug out bag I would also add a flare or two if possible, aluminum foil, a mirror, rubbing alcohol, plastic bags, maybe couple garbage bags, other food items lightweight, a scarf, some face masks some ideas that came to mind I too live in Alaska I always think of things a person would need if you ever get in a situation or stuck in the cold. Love you two and the boys!! Keep up the great vlogs 💙 blessings
very nice! I suggest also throwing a tarp in there. It's light, doesnt take much space when folded and can be used for shelter, gathering water, dragging heavy stuff...tons of uses. I also have a small first aid kit including sutures and a small hand held radio/battery pack that is also a flashlight /charger and can be charged with a crank, solar, or by plugging in. The marathon continues!
Yes a solar charger maybe of some kind for bug-out-bag, yes flares.
Hi Guys! Welcome to Alaska. We are dang near neighbors on the Palmer side of Hatcher Pass. Just discovering your channel. Some of our improvements we got from Lonnie, Far north Bushcraft, and Lars from Survival Russia. Saws already mentioned but highly recommend the Silky saw. From Lars, the Russia army poncho and shelter half, the Plash Palatka are very cool. Don't want the Plash for inside your pack at almost 3#, but strapped to the outside can be very handy. Always keep a couple for the snow machines and or vehicles. Flint and steel and Char wood and cloth when all else fails. Surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it. Wool army blankets, preferably 100%, from online Surplus are cheap and a must for about any reason.
Anyways, hope that helps.
MajorSeven59 thank you, appreciate the tips :) Hello from the other side of The Pass.
Make sure you have enough for the 2 of you--especially with the clothing--gloves, socks.. Having been caught in a mountain snowstorm, having a pair of dry long johns and a warm sweater to wear when we got back to the car was a hypothermia deterrent. Also hand warmers. A waist-sized bungee cord would be really helpful to hold the emergency blanket on if you drape it over your shoulders. Works as a poncho, too.
Awesome, awesome its like you two are old hands at living in Alaska now ;), one thing I like to do is vacuum seal (food-saver appliance) my ammo, and lighters and anything else you dont want to get wet. But very nice thank you for sharing. Your channel is growing nicely... been here since its beginning!
KrypticPatriot, thank you! That is a great idea :)
All smart choices in gear... I agree that you need more food. A basic MRE ration gives a lot of items
that could be useful in other situations as well. I would have some serious sticks of fatwood in there
as well. (bullet proof fire starting) I would add a couple ponchos for down here, but some more warm
gear for you guys up there is wise. Excellent gear otherwise! Thanks for sharing... stay warm!
Great job guys, congrats to both and thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I recommend a whistle for signal as part of your survival gear. I wish you the very best. Blessings, Pastor Hector.
Two small containers for salt and for sugar. Also a couple heavy duty painkillers. A whistle.
Good you have the ferro rod. I would consider replacing one of the lighters with matches, liquid fuel below a certain temp is useless.
A small alcohol stove. You can make one for free out of an aluminum can. It winds up being about 1/3 to 1/2 half the size of a soda can. That and a small container of 91% rubbing alcohol...perhaps a container the size of a prescription bottle...and you can cook for days.
Flares? Good in both bags, work in day or night, best at night when nothing else works. And one of those triangle reflective things - two in the truck.
Also, FYI, this has inspired me. I figured this is not something I need as I am 68 and disabled and if worst comes I will be a handicap to others trying to survive. Then I thought: silly me. I am in Florida. Hurricanes are very survivable. So I am starting one today. Thank you.
# ! Always file a flight plan...tell someone where you are going and when to expect you to be back....pretty simple but many have died because they never did...
living thru the carr fire and a snow storm that made PGE cut the power to my apt for 4 days in ca i was glad to have a 72 yr pack ( I upgraded to a wk ) . TP, cloths something to dry off. caned food and things like that . point being i would have more caned food and keep the truck topped off with gas and who ever is with you should have a little something different that can live off of by themselves but the pack together will make both packs better and more useful and i would make it a habit to do what's called a trip reset that's when you do a hike or anything trip like and come back home clean out the car and restock what was used and fix any damage that was done
That bag really does hold a lot. Looks like a good supply of essentials. Good reminder for me to go through my pack and make sure I have it stocked well. Especially after being outside in this snow and thinking about being stranded in it.
Almost Homestead, as you know we are new to lots of snow so we are trying to add more gear for that type of climate. You've had more snow than us at one time!
@@SimpleLivingAlaska Sounds good on adding more gear for your area. You guys have a good selection so far for an emergency. I should work on making a smaller bug out bag that's easy to grab and go. Right now Gin and I both have internal frame back packs that have all of our hiking/camping gear in them. They're stuffed full and heavy. If we're heading out for the day we'll usually load a small day pack but I really need a dedicated bag with essentials. The one thing we don't wear is cotton. It's been drilled into my head "Cotton Kills" Haha! One of my friends up here has lived in this community all his life and he was saying this only the third time that we have had this much snow. Others were in 1996 and 2007 or something like that. Hopefully this is a freak storm and not the new norm. It hasn't stopped snowing since Friday. Mostly light snow but piles up fast. Kind of weird. I think we're at about 40 inches total since Friday.
You need a bunch of those hand/feet warmer packs. They'll help keep your extremities warm for hours.
I keep a couple of small votive candles (light and small) in my bag. They are a good source of heat to warm my hands when I don't want to start a fire. Also, a couple of light sticks.
I also keep a filter straw since I don't like the taste the tablets leave.
JD, Great recommendation, we would not have thought of this!
Great video!... , we keep hand/chest/foot warmers in our packs just in case, they really don’t weight much and they can be ready good in a pinch. Alaska weather can be unforgivable!
Alaska Dream Life, thank you for mentioning that, definitely over looked that item.
Very well packed bug-out-bag. Personally I would attach a Fiskars X5 axe on the back and a Silky pocketboy saw just on the opposite side of that gerber. And I would enwrap the whole sheeth of that gerber AND the axe with extra paracord. At least get one piece of paracord with an inner fishingline-core.
I’ve been reading an “After The Disaster “ type book This video is so fitting!
Hi, a collapsible shovel to dig out a snow shelter, a folding saw to cut branches for a lean to shelter.
Eric. Great bag. I would suggest a 20x20 piece of heavy duty plastic. You have the tarp the plastic you can wrap around you both to keep warm or add to the front of a shelter to keep heat in. It would be good to "practice" making a shelter and spending the nite in the woods with what you have. Add a few Snickers and a trail mix. Great bag. I have one about like that one sized up I got in the Army years ago.
For anyone, one easy good thing to start a fire is dryer lint. It compresses well and is very cheap to jump start fine bark from trees. Cheap raincoats. are available in contractor large trash bags. Work great in blocking wind if you are caught out in the open.
Carmen here again, hand warmers. I don't mind cold but freezing cold, I need hand warmers. They are a little bag of warmth, you can put them where ever your cold. They also last a long time. My dad didn't like things like these, but I would always throw a few in his bag and the glove box. That is until once his hands were so cold they wouldn't work, so he used one and soon was able to get his hands warmed up enough to get things done.
I would definitely add a couple fishing hooks and attached some fishing line onto it so you can attach it to a branch if you have to finish something.also I would put a couple tampons in there in case something were to happen that would help stop up a wound. I also would put say for instance you had a cut I would see if you can get some crazy glue.and l.l.Bean sells one of those flashlights that you have to crank it and that makes light. And I think Amber radio like that too. So there's no need for batteries.also I would put a container of dawn liquid one of those little tiny ones. And I see that because if you were to get hurt or something like that you could wash out the wound.
Thank you for sharing the bug out bag. Great ideas for keeping fire and fishing items neat and organized. Only thing you may want to consider adding is a flare gun? Not sure on sizes but may come in handy for ya.
Well, it's 2 years later, but in addition to what you are carrying I always carry one road flare as a real emergency fire starter. Other than that your bag looks perfect to me.
Respects,
Richard
Read thru all the comments and learned some things, most of what I was going to add was covered by others. The one thing I didn't see is heavy fishing line. It can be used for trapping also, and many other things. I saw your little kit with the rubber worms, but more line and hooks is better. Head also in summer months the advice given for fire blankets... Forest fires can overtake so quickly. Water purification and salt! I'm in the burbs and that is the first line of defense. Without water? A few coffee filters/charcoal can add to that. Thanks for the enjoyable videos.
It's like Mary Poppins magic bag! 😂 things just keep coming out! Love it tho! Very informative and essential for living off grid. ❤
I use axes and a chainsaw a lot so I carry a cat tourniquet and a few compressed gauze. Stop the bleed, the quicker the better.
Good items for bug out bag. Definitely like the socks. If my feet get cold I am miserable. Change out socks and I'm good to go. Take care
I'm still catching up to all your videos. I don't I know if I would consider that a simple life but it certainly is loving conscionable and beautiful. That alone would make it seem simple
I know this is an old video. But, something that should be in your first aid kit is some tampons and pads. My good friend is a trauma surgeon and he says many lives have been saved by plugging a bullet hole with a tampon while waiting for the paramedics. Using a pad to help stop blood flow works too.
Not just that but for his wife. I was going to suggest it but see now you did :)They can also be used to start a fire!
A hatchet you cut and pound
And a small good quality folding saw you like me focused on fire starting good well organized pack take care be safe
A can opener, duh! I am packing my van for art making trips and I found my extra handheld can opener. I used to have one in the classroom for lunchtime. Now I'm sure I'll need one on the go. LOL, so simple. I also think impackak, for poison control, just in case. I will also pack Gatorade or similar to replace electrolytes.
Leatherman wingman is great for EDC, I want to add the leatherman wave or surge with bit kit to my BOB. Some other things on my list are a Luepold LTO tracker for security, and a Yaesu VX 6R for comms or monitoring public safety freqs during a disaster
NYPrepper, very cool ideas, it is always fun to try different items out for these bags.
Good job keeping an emergency/bog out bag. What I do with my first aid kit. Each year in December only because it is at the end of the year easy to remember we have our first aid kit checked out and restocked with fresh or in date stock. That way we don’t get any nasty surprises. I also keep an old CD to use as a reflector or signalling device. Best to be prepared. The best of all is I have never used my first aid kit on my family always on some one els in need. I also keep some antihistamine tables for allergies. Cheeper option than an epipen.
Lose the cotton, replace it with wool. A pair of good ponchos. Some packets of honey for quick energy, some jerky for fuel, a half dozen of those tea bags of coffee, and some tea bags. A travel size package of wet-wipes (more functions than T.P.). A personal locator beacon is never a bad choice either.
Honey is good for antiseptic too.
Few things you should add.
Life straw
Tourniquets
Combat Gause
Chest seals
Pressure dressings
Nice setup. I haven't read through the comments yet, but might I suggest that you put all your dry clothes into Ziploc bags and also a paper map of your area to go along with the compass. I've fallen through snow into an unknown creek and was very thankful for the Ziploc clothes (bag was soaked). In fact, almost everything in my bag is either vacuum sealed or ziploced, depending on how often I might use it. And I have about 10 extra gallon sized Ziploc freezer bags(they are the thickest and have a double seal)
I always carry a butane lighter, but I don't rely on it. They don't work in the cold very well. You need to warm them up in your armpit (assuming you have the body heat for it). I also carry a Zippo, Storm matches, Firesteel and one of those old magnesium/flint setups. When fire is life or death, it's nice to be prepared. If you don't mind spending the money, cotton balls soaked in Neosporin and packed into one of those plastic waterproof match containers are a great duel purpose firestarter / wound care item.
I haven't had to use the paper map in about 14 years (thanks to GPS and spare batteries). But it's nice to have it. And it's not heavy... :-)
Tim Alaska, all great recommendations. We previously had heavy duty garbage bags in there but used them and haven't replaced since then. Eric vacuum sealed some of his clothes last night and we are looking into the map :)
We are also planning to throw some matches in there.
FYI, vacuum packing can be a blessing and a curse, it's great for space saving but if it gets punctured when wet or under water, it sucks the water right in as the pressure equalizes.
Good to know, wouldn't have thought about that.
I liked everything you had in your bag, in one of my bug-out bags I have 2 , 2 way radios a long with a small solar charger just in case all communication from cell towers go out. I keep them charged all the time, and use the small solar charger every once in awhile to make sure things are working right, I use Goal Zero 20 watt solar charger and I have 4 Motorola 2 Way hand held radios, other than that your bag looks great...Ty
Instead of wood, keep some strips of rubber tyre, it'll light even when wet. I enjoy your videos. Regards from Scotland
Great ideas. I have some basic essentials in my car but honestly not nearly enough now that I think of it. I also live in the city but thinking of if I were out for a longer drive or hike with the dogs,more thoughtful and useful items might be better.
You really are prepared and that is the only way to be........
Nice kit thanks for sharing. Extra socks are so nice when your feet are wet or cold. What about a small folding saw for wood. Cutting any size of tree with a hack saw is no fun. Great video.
Nick Donaldson, Thanks! Eric will be adding an axe or a hatchet to the survival pack, great idea!
whistle and a signal mirror might be a good idea
You need to add hand ,body warmers. A wool blanket would be really good there. Candles too
Excellent video! I have a car and home bug out bag also. Got to be ready for the next big one.
Safety glasses, in case you find yourself hiking home in the dark. Tree branches tend to find your eyes before your eyes find them.
Real video created by real people in the real environment. I would add a buff and a pair of sunglasses in Alaska. Good and smart job
I would include a large-mouthed naglene bottle for melting snow under your jacket in winter. A lithium-Ion battery pack and a small solar cell can be used to charge all your USB devices like cell phones and batteries for headlamps, etc. This is great if your vehicle looses all electrical, or when away from the car. A small AM/FM/weather emergency radio. Some cell phones can be used as 2-way radios if configured with the right apps, for when the grid goes down, like after our last 7.0.
Just a few things you may not have thought of, yet. Cheers for being prepared!
Aspendell, thank you for those great points!
Great video. I've been working on a bug out bag, and I'm taking notes!
a plasma lighter and fingernail clippers. I would also include a couple of clothes pins or clamps
forgot the pack of joints and bottle of whiskey for when you know your not getting out
Actually, those 2 would also be really helpful for pain relief if you've got a serious injury you need to get through. And alcohol can also be used as an antiseptic in a pinch. I would also recommend period products - you never know when you're gonna get it, don't want to leave a trail of blood behind, and maxi pads make great abdominal bandages in a pinch.
@@BewitchedBeckatha Too much information.
@@jbuckley2546 why? Only people who don't bleed need bug out bags?
Love this suggestion but how about for celebrating because helps on the way lol
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Unless you are prepubescent, this is survival gear. If it helps you survive - you don't want to know? For the squeamish men, think of it as wound care.
Maybe think about adding the Israel Trauma badge, blood clotting packets/gauze, and tourniquet. Great for gunshot wounds, car accidents, or back wood accidents.
Feminine sanitary pads and tampons- work wonders for putting on large cuts
As always, beautiful drone shots! Were those moose we saw at the beginning there? Get those garments in ziplock bags or better yet vacuum seal them! Dave has an emergency bag in case he is stuck in the city, it just has a t-shirt that says "if you can read this you are too close".
Dans Bois Homestead, That is a great t-shirt saying, Eric and I thought vacuum sealing the extra clothes was a wonderful idea. And there were clips of moose, we were pretty high up and didn't want to bother them, although I don't believe it even phased them.
Eric, what about a life straw, an emergency whistle and walkie talkies?
You two always get some nice drone footage! That bag is nice. I suppose it's a good idea to be prepared out there. You never know what situations could pop up.👍
Green Dream Project, thank you!
Nice BOB👍 Does Arielle also carry .454 out in the wilderness? That’s a big gun but you guys need one where you’re at.
I’ve heard that lighters may not light during extreme cold. Not sure how true that is but I keep some wooden matches in a waterproof capsule as well. Not a problem in Florida but might be in AK
Wilson IB Math, planning to add matches, after living here we are no longer surprised by what can freeze!
Kendall mint cake is a must for outdoor survival! 👍
WOW awesome I would go hunting with u and Ariel anytime bc y'all r always ready for most things that could come up...love ur videos been trying to watch all of them good luck and be safe guys, Happy New Year!!!
I would add a dry bag for your extra clothing items. If your bag gets wet or your liquids get crushed in the bag your socks will be wet.
You two are awesome! Love you!
Very nice. It's a good idea to always be prepared and aware of your surroundings. Thanks so much for sharing.
Whistle
One solar charger / battery for a battery jump via the cigarette lighter. If you can, drop a few bags of M&Ms too, those little things can keep you from eating up your bigger food the first night. Please also drop in a strobe light for SOS. My solar battery charger has this feature, in Alaska its a must.
Lou will save us great ideas! We did just put some marine grade flares in the bag but it is ever changing. Thanks for commenting!
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Nice kit, good choices. I really should make one.
50 Acres & a Cabin, we honestly have one because we use to camp all the time. I feel like now we'd be more likely to get into trouble here. Have an awesome weekend :)
Since you are in the wilderness, you may wished to add on a emergency ascending/descending rope system, a simple individual flotation gear and lightsticks. Cheers
All the items you have are nice and it is great that you are preparing for emergencies since you are in Alaska. You should have some wool socks and synthetic underwear for that environment though and keep extra just in case you have to change out the ones you are wearing due to perspiration or the elements.
Sidney Mathious, thank you we are discovering wool is the way to go!
@@SimpleLivingAlaska Synthetic fabrics are also great, but cotton isn't as they don't keep you warm in cold weather.
Nice video, I'd recommend a tourniquet, strapped on the outside/very accessible. Especially if your running a saw or carrying it could be a lifesaver. On a separate note I've seen panty hose to put over the air intake on machines Incase of volcano activity and Ash in the air. Haven't checked if it holds any validity but it'd be something to consider to keep on hand with the machines.
Dynamic Living, thank you for your input, I had wanted a tourniquet as I worry that or dying from the cold are our biggest risks. Interesting about the ash recommendation, we will have to check into it.
Great BOB, I'd add peanut chocolate bars and a hexamine stove.
Great bag of necessities!👍🏻👏🏻💯💪🏻🇺🇸
all good for winter but a plyable shovel and a fireblanket/cover for those summer forrest fires might be a lifesaver...
Living in a metro area, my emergency bag has vital info like copy of birth certificate etc but I’m assuming you’re preparing for being stuck outside and returning to civilization. From the time I lived in Portland Oregon I still carry a mask that will filter some particulates in case of fire/mt St. Helens blowing up. Also have some medications, but don’t think you need any! Great reminder to update my own stuff and great video, thanks.
Susanne Galligan, thanks for commenting, we don't quite have a dedicated bag for that but it is a very good idea in case we did have to leave for good unexpectedly :)
Love the drone footage!!
Only thing I would add is a heavy mill contractor trash bag
Really enlightening.
I like that dedicated fishing kit!
About what is the weight of your pack? That is a great pack especially to show my kids. Thanks
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
You should do a knife video! You have some awesome ones!
Still catching up on your past videos so if my suggestion has been said already I'm sorry. The only thing I see that might be good to have is a small fold up ax/shovel.
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Perfect timing I just started looking at bags yesterday excellent
Couple of light weight ponchos for rain might be good.
Book or magazine it's something to keep you busy if the nights long and you can light it on fire.
Great video.
I am a little confused is this something you leave in your truck or are you carrying this with you on a hike? If its in your truck that's fine if its to take in the backcountry I find it a little redundant. I myself spend a lot of time in the backcountry but go much lighter. I stopped carrying flashlights years ago, headlamp work much better. All that matters is it works for you. Take care.
Hand warmers
Steven A Miller, great suggestion!
😁 thanks for sharing 😎 stay warm and safe
Very nice! You guys are great! Most young couples from Oregon would be marching against guns instead of putting out content like this. Cheers!