I carry a pillow case and extra socks and clothes packed in the pillow case instead of a pillow. Serves 2 purposes. You have a change of clothes plus a pillow
I like this video, and I've taken several things from it. Some more bits and pieces people might like to consider, depending on the situation: Mini FM radio that runs on AAs - keep up with what's happening in society Small pry bar Glass breaker Some extra pairs of disposable nitrile gloves in a zip lock bag - for messy situations/first aid A couple hundred dollars cash, in small denominations ($10, $20 etc.) Good quality whistle for signalling - recommend Fox40 brand P38 can opener Electrolyte sachets Mini glow sticks 3M Dust masks/respirators if debris and dust is present (after earthquakes, etc.) Tin of chafing fuel - super simple, safe flame source Spare boot laces Felt tip marker/sharpie - writes on way more surfaces than ballpoint pens
Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. Many of the items you went over, I’ve either got them in my get-home bag and bug-out bag, or they’re on my Amazon list. Because of you, I’m constantly adjusting my packs. Thank you so much!!
I have seen many different bugout bags, but none were as well thought out as yours is; thank you for sharing this video and laying out your kit! - Justin @ Vanquest
Have you thought about adding multivitamins or electrolytes? I agree on the nutrition piece, but suffering from an electrolyte issue could be debilitating.
I have been looking for a bag like this for a while! I am currently 48 minutes into this content! You're a legend, dude. I have seen some sad bags you are so far ahead of the competition. Thanks for doing this. This is a huge investment, but it is totally worth it.
New sub... great video, but I will make adjustments for a late 50s female who travels for family and who is a beginner hiker... water purifier, electrolytes, vitamins, ready-to-eat foods, change of clothes, hygiene pack, poncho... lighter backpack because I can only carry a limited amount... thank you.
Kevlar cord as opposed to paracord to save weight is a good tip, since implemented on this end. Stronger stuff for less space / weight and still cheap. I'm a small guy, thus weight relative to myself adds up quickly, so this sort of thing really makes a difference. Thanks.
I’m only about 8 minutes in right now but I really like your kit and mentality and I appreciate that I’m not the only one who rocks the Forrest Gump poncho over a regular rain jacket. You earned a subscription purely for that. Respect brother, keep up the great content. Also, I’m an active duty Marine so this compliment should mean even more to you 😂
I would add a spool of braided 50 pound test fishing line. This stuff is the same diameter of 10 or 12 pound depending on manufacturer. You can do a lot with it. Great for a strong heavy duty repair. Trip wire. Very light weight and handy.
Appreciate the depth of thought and richness of info here. I am in urban to woods and struggle with chest rigs due to the heat accumulation here. Other than that I intend on largely copying your setup. Thanks!
Same here. I'm in Colorado's front range and it is hot and dry here. Water is heavy but necessary to have as water sources are scarce. I use a chest pack so I have some gear on me. It is a lot hotter for sure, but it provides a way to have quick access to defensive items. Just my 2 cents.
I always appreciate the amount of thought that goes into your subjects. I don’t always agree with everything but it makes me think about why I’ve made the decisions I’ve made for my situation.
The gear is always cool! It is not about copying the gear, but the thinking behind the gear and innovation related to your tasks! The multi level water system is genius and worth copying! Too bad there’s no water where I live…
I am only usually 10 miles or so from home on a daily basis but found your video very interesting and informative, subbed. I use Anker power banks too and their 3 way charging cable so it covers type B. C and lightning cable charging. I build my get home kit as an extension of my EDC. It’s in a bigger bag that I can fit the items of my normal day bag inside. So for example I have my phone and a very small torch (flashlight) at work but carry a high viz item and larger flashlight with me for walking home on country roads in the dark. One more suggestion, spare door key! You don’t want to get home to find you cannot get in…. Olive oil is very good for you by the way.
Very nice setup i just can't justify $425 dollars for a bag with no frame. I use a condor venture with molle bags. I can add or take off as needed. My pack is heavier but its not unreasonable. Really like your sleep setup mine is about the same. I carry a tarp as well as one tigress 2person bug shelter. Fishing is the best form of hunting in my opinion. Something i would recommend. Back in the old days before bushcraft when it was wilderness survival. We used to always carry saw blades. If something happens its a very good skill to learn how to make a buck saw.
Great content as always! I'd love to see a review/rundown of your new split rig system. I'm thinking about getting one soon for sustainment/recon stuff. Thanks!
Nicely done and laid out, and coherent especially for a one take lol. You mentioned a handful of items individual weights like the pack itself, but I dont recall if you gave the packs total weight (no chest rig, rifle etc)?
Yeah good thing you started with the region you live in being the thing that determined the kit. I get a lot of negative reactions when i tell them i have a bicycle as a bugout vehicles because of the local infrastructure. They are surprised by the fact i use infrastructure. I live in the densest populated part of Europe so i can't spit in any direction without hitting a building. That means my entire kit is made for urban survival. That also means i can bring more items initially. The puncture kit and luxury items are attached to the bicycle. The essential kit is in my backpack i use when i have to ditch the bike. I live in the swamp part so i really love bugnets, one is build into my boony and i have a backup boony with loose net in my backpacks external pouch.
In Australia we have wine cast = boxed in a goony bag. The gooey bags after finished make a good pillow or filling up with water. I’m enjoying your UA-cam channel.
Great video thank you for the in depth breakdown!! Have you considered including some instant coffee packets , caffeine tablets or Excedrin? Caffeine withdrawal headaches suck.
I live in the UK, im never more than 1/4 mile from anyone. But if i was in the US going to somewhere remote, i would throw a fold up bike in the car or even a compact fold up scooter. If you can move faster you wont need as much kit. You can easily cover 50 miles or more in a day on a bike.
That's really good video as usually from you. I have inflatable pillows. They don't weight anything and don't take space (as they're completely flat when out of air).
Great video. Super informative. I really appreciate the, here is the item, here is the why. Super involved, but I really appreciate these videos. Keep up the great info!
I really like the answer photo which shows a close up of what you're illustrating because the man doing the illustrating is pretty bad although he doesn't know wool is the right stuff.
The one thing 99.99999999999999999% of preppers forget or don't even think about is a Hammock, Hammocks get you off the ground and unless it's sunny and 75 you want to get off the ground. I also like to put stuff in B.O.B. that can serves more than one purpose, Like my hammock for instance, it gets me and my gear off the ground and I can use it to seine for fish Hang it back up and let it dry while so I can sleep on it later, My 8x8 tarp not only keeps my sleeping bag and Hammock dry while it's on my bag but I put it above my hammock while I sleep and when it rains I can loosen it up and catch rain water for drinking/cooking, I don't carry a knife, I have a mini hatchet that I can use to chop wood with plus it's small enough I can use it as a knife. I can take the para chord apart and use as a trout line, and so on.
I originally used a hammock when I lived in a different region. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be very effective in my area. After I get out of the mountains, I traverse into the plains for about 60+ miles, not a single tree or shrub for tens of miles. It's all wheat and grass lol It all comes down to the environment and location you live in.
@@PreparedAirman Very true. I grew-up in the Midwest and then served for 21 years in the Army and then moved around to a few places before settling down here in the Carolina's. I have no plan to bug out because I live on a river just outside of a small town. So I'm going to bug in. but I do have a GHB and a B.O.B. just in case.
This is the best bugout bag video, ive always thought that preppers should take advantage of thruhiker gear. Its annoying that my brain reads your channel name as Prepairedman 🤣🤦♀️
Would a titanium boil cup and a smart water bottle be able to replace your ti gi mess cup and canteen? Im sure that the canteen is more durable but I’ve never accidentally put a whole in a smart water bottle.
Love your content amigo! Idk why I don’t get recommended your channel!? UA-cam suppressing the goods I guess >:/ I’ll make sure to watch the most recent episodes today Thanks for the education as always 🙏🏽🇺🇸✌🏽
Pampered airman😂.... J/k very good video, you had me when you said all your gear was waterproofed. So many videos on this topic and so many that havent even considered how much the substance of life can also screwup thier day😂. Semper Fi Edit: i know its intended as a stand alone, but i didnt see much for signals that i recall. Sure, i see a few things you could improvise, but what you do have for signalling is electronics based and you covered that potential risk. If i had to offer an improvement, i would say less tech savy redundancies.... fire for instance, maybe it is a non permissive environment, maybe it isnt... maybe a signal fire is needed or maybe a river crossing is baiting hypothermia.... just simple things. A fresnel lens weighs nothing and you can stash it in your wallet🤷♂️ its one of my personal holdouts from my days overseas, tech stuff is nice, but i want items that are hard to kill, low or now failure rate when i need to depend on them.
The total weight of the bag is 38lbs. Average miles I can put down depending on terrain is 15 to 20miles. I have 18,000 calories in the bag. I personally average 1800 calories per day, even in harder working conditions. Im a skinnier guy and based on multiple deployments overseas with gear thats my avrage calorie intake. So it's about 10 days or 200 mile range.
Calorie intake top concern. I find my meal choices are far different then what i would want at home. The Prepper backpacker is far different then any long distance backpacker. Lesson from all these videos, avoid a prepper on the trail. 100 miles? As a backpacker, I would stay off the trail.
I have grown to be a student of your mindset and survival gear choices. I just bought a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Junction 3400 blk. I heard you mentioned that you put the bungie cord on to strap wet stuff on the outside so it doesn’t make everything else wet inside the outside or main pouches. That’s why I bought the junction. I live in a very wet environment, and I really value the wide netting outside pocket on the junction so I don’t have to use bungie cord to dry out rain gear wet clothes exc, yet I only wanted one pocket like that, the other two water bottle pockets hold two titanium canteens. I prefer that over the netting on all three pockets like the Windrider that the HLMG tried to steer me towards before I settled on the junction. I am curious though on if you would recommend me getting the titanium Grayl? I have the regular geopress, but I really want that multifunctionality of the titanium. Do you think it’s worth the money to buy one with your experience of your Grayl titanium ultra press?
@@PreparedAirman thank you for your response. One last question. Your winter temps in Montana are frigid in comparison to most places in America. During winter in my environment it gets to a temp between 30 degrees and -10 degrees during most of winter. I was wondering how your Kieth titanium canteen set has held up in your winter environment In the water pouches on your pack? Have they frozen? And if they did have you had any issues with the Kieth titanium bursting? And do you have any suggestions to help insulate them in the designated water bottle pouches on the pack?
Yes, they have frozen before. I only fill them to 80% in the winter for that reason. I haven't noticed any deformation of the titanium yet. To keep it better insulated, I use aluminum bubble wrap. It may not be the best way, but it has worked for me. The bubble wrap keeps it from freezing longer. On a hike, it's very rare for the water to freez even in colder conditions. When I sleep for the night, I will put the bottles in my sleeping bag with me, or I'll wrap my jacket around them.
I've been on both sides of the bug out and bug in side with my kits and have finally centered out on what I call a bushcraft kit. Less than an INCH bag but more tools than a go or camping bag.
You need to have a contingency plan. If something happens that makes staying impossible, you need to have the ability to move. Primary, alternate, contingency, emergency.
In the days of people watching and making videos and getting through them as fast as possible, I liked the length of your video explaining use and reasoning for your gear because, you walk the walk. It seems as though UA-cam is becoming saturated with people repeating what they’ve seen in other videos and making their recommendations on gear and theories their own but, have never had the experience of using them in real life situations, just in the backyard. I don’t know if I missed the part of the total weight of your gear. It’s a concern for me because of a bad back and spinal cord injuries. I heard you say that you don’t like fires but, did I miss what you carry for fire starting gear ? Thanks for the video, I learned some things that I never thought about like extra insoles for your shoes and some different types of clothing.
Thank you. I appreciate your comment. I try to give real-world perspective on things rather than other folks who are just in it for the money. The Pack weights 39lbs in this configuration. And yes, I prefer not to use fire if I don't have to, but I do carry a fire kit. Sometimes, you just need fire to keep you alive. I learned the insoles trick from a NCO appointed over me many years ago when I first started my Military career.
I agree if they added load lifters, it would make it even better. Unfortunately, Hyperlite mountain gear will not make them or add them from what I was told.
question for any/everyone. let’s say i wanted to hunt for small game. would a 40lbs bow or 365fps glock 17 bb gun do the trick? if not what would you recommend that’s quiet? (i’ve never gone hunting)
Depends on the context. If I was in a survival situation and needed food, and didn't have anything else available anything gos! As for the legalities behind it, no, in the majority of states, it's not legal to hunt with a BB gun. You can hunt bird and small game in some states with 35+ pound bows. .22lr is easy to find, cheap, and can be quite depending on the accessories you have for it.
Disregard that last comment. This comment popped up on a different video. (Spiritus 34A split rig) The whole bag contents are $17,100 If you exclude the NVD and thermal it's $4000.
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The extra , dry pair , of insoles is a good tip that I'll most likely implement in my kit , thanks .
I've seen a lot of bug out bags. Most are pretty bad to mediocre. This one is phenomenal.
Agree!
One full take on this is insane. Well done
“It is what it is.”
Know what I'm saying when I'm saying it
When you know, you know
Using hand warmers to keep your water in the container from freezing is genius! I never thought of that. Thanks bud!
I carry a pillow case and extra socks and clothes packed in the pillow case instead of a pillow. Serves 2 purposes. You have a change of clothes plus a pillow
Pillow case plus a 5 mil trash bag is my go to. A little loud but changes the quality of sleep tenfold
I like this video, and I've taken several things from it. Some more bits and pieces people might like to consider, depending on the situation:
Mini FM radio that runs on AAs - keep up with what's happening in society
Small pry bar
Glass breaker
Some extra pairs of disposable nitrile gloves in a zip lock bag - for messy situations/first aid
A couple hundred dollars cash, in small denominations ($10, $20 etc.)
Good quality whistle for signalling - recommend Fox40 brand
P38 can opener
Electrolyte sachets
Mini glow sticks
3M Dust masks/respirators if debris and dust is present (after earthquakes, etc.)
Tin of chafing fuel - super simple, safe flame source
Spare boot laces
Felt tip marker/sharpie - writes on way more surfaces than ballpoint pens
Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. Many of the items you went over, I’ve either got them in my get-home bag and bug-out bag, or they’re on my Amazon list. Because of you, I’m constantly adjusting my packs. Thank you so much!!
I have seen many different bugout bags, but none were as well thought out as yours is; thank you for sharing this video and laying out your kit! - Justin @ Vanquest
56:55 I thought someone was having the sneak on you haa, the example screen placement was better camouflaged than the shooter blind earlier
Have you thought about adding multivitamins or electrolytes? I agree on the nutrition piece, but suffering from an electrolyte issue could be debilitating.
I have electrolyte mixes in my water kit but I don't think I showed them. I've considered a multivitamin. I just haven't put them in yet.
Buillion/OXO cubes FTW
Yesssss. Was about to ask you the other day when you would do an updated version. Thanks a lot.
I have been looking for a bag like this for a while! I am currently 48 minutes into this content! You're a legend, dude. I have seen some sad bags you are so far ahead of the competition. Thanks for doing this. This is a huge investment, but it is totally worth it.
New sub... great video, but I will make adjustments for a late 50s female who travels for family and who is a beginner hiker... water purifier, electrolytes, vitamins, ready-to-eat foods, change of clothes, hygiene pack, poncho... lighter backpack because I can only carry a limited amount... thank you.
Thanks for putting together such an informative video. My wife even had a nosey at parts of it!
Kevlar cord as opposed to paracord to save weight is a good tip, since implemented on this end. Stronger stuff for less space / weight and still cheap. I'm a small guy, thus weight relative to myself adds up quickly, so this sort of thing really makes a difference. Thanks.
Pillow can be used for a squeeze bag in a hunting context. You could also try a squeeze bag as pillow...
Idk why this channel isn’t at 200k subs
I’m only about 8 minutes in right now but I really like your kit and mentality and I appreciate that I’m not the only one who rocks the Forrest Gump poncho over a regular rain jacket. You earned a subscription purely for that.
Respect brother, keep up the great content. Also, I’m an active duty Marine so this compliment should mean even more to you 😂
Yours is one of the few Go Bag videos I would gladly watch for an hour. Sorry about your knees - I feel you, man.
I would add a spool of braided 50 pound test fishing line. This stuff is the same diameter of 10 or 12 pound depending on manufacturer. You can do a lot with it. Great for a strong heavy duty repair. Trip wire. Very light weight and handy.
He did have a fishing kit he didn’t really get into it
Appreciate the depth of thought and richness of info here. I am in urban to woods and struggle with chest rigs due to the heat accumulation here. Other than that I intend on largely copying your setup. Thanks!
Same here. I'm in Colorado's front range and it is hot and dry here. Water is heavy but necessary to have as water sources are scarce. I use a chest pack so I have some gear on me. It is a lot hotter for sure, but it provides a way to have quick access to defensive items. Just my 2 cents.
I always appreciate the amount of thought that goes into your subjects. I don’t always agree with everything but it makes me think about why I’ve made the decisions I’ve made for my situation.
The gear is always cool! It is not about copying the gear, but the thinking behind the gear and innovation related to your tasks! The multi level water system is genius and worth copying! Too bad there’s no water where I live…
I am only usually 10 miles or so from home on a daily basis but found your video very interesting and informative, subbed. I use Anker power banks too and their 3 way charging cable so it covers type B. C and lightning cable charging. I build my get home kit as an extension of my EDC. It’s in a bigger bag that I can fit the items of my normal day bag inside. So for example I have my phone and a very small torch (flashlight) at work but carry a high viz item and larger flashlight with me for walking home on country roads in the dark. One more suggestion, spare door key! You don’t want to get home to find you cannot get in…. Olive oil is very good for you by the way.
Very nice setup i just can't justify $425 dollars for a bag with no frame.
I use a condor venture with molle bags. I can add or take off as needed. My pack is heavier but its not unreasonable.
Really like your sleep setup mine is about the same. I carry a tarp as well as one tigress 2person bug shelter.
Fishing is the best form of hunting in my opinion.
Something i would recommend. Back in the old days before bushcraft when it was wilderness survival. We used to always carry saw blades. If something happens its a very good skill to learn how to make a buck saw.
Great content as always! I'd love to see a review/rundown of your new split rig system. I'm thinking about getting one soon for sustainment/recon stuff. Thanks!
Great video, i would love a sepaarte video of you packing all that stuff into the bag
When you do upkeep or upgrades on my preps -- what better why than watching the Prepared Airman...who not only tells you what he has, but why.
Nicely done and laid out, and coherent especially for a one take lol.
You mentioned a handful of items individual weights like the pack itself, but I dont recall if you gave the packs total weight (no chest rig, rifle etc)?
Yeah good thing you started with the region you live in being the thing that determined the kit. I get a lot of negative reactions when i tell them i have a bicycle as a bugout vehicles because of the local infrastructure. They are surprised by the fact i use infrastructure. I live in the densest populated part of Europe so i can't spit in any direction without hitting a building. That means my entire kit is made for urban survival. That also means i can bring more items initially. The puncture kit and luxury items are attached to the bicycle. The essential kit is in my backpack i use when i have to ditch the bike.
I live in the swamp part so i really love bugnets, one is build into my boony and i have a backup boony with loose net in my backpacks external pouch.
In Australia we have wine cast = boxed in a goony bag. The gooey bags after finished make a good pillow or filling up with water.
I’m enjoying your UA-cam channel.
Great video, I like the in depth content!
Gloves (?) Don't know if you mentioned them, but if your hands are injured.....
221B Tactical has some interesting gloves worth checking out.
What a great video dude. Can you do a video on a winter loadout ?
You didn't list the Iray rh25 in the description. Great video, thank you.
Great video thank you for the in depth breakdown!! Have you considered including some instant coffee packets , caffeine tablets or Excedrin? Caffeine withdrawal headaches suck.
I’d like to see a detailed table top review of just the electronics stuff. Thanks
It's actually in the works. Stay subscribed!
Great video as always man, watching you over the years has been awesome keep doing what you're doing!
I live in the UK, im never more than 1/4 mile from anyone.
But if i was in the US going to somewhere remote, i would throw a fold up bike in the car or even a compact fold up scooter. If you can move faster you wont need as much kit. You can easily cover 50 miles or more in a day on a bike.
inflatable pillow works best, you save space and can adjust the hardness or the thickness of the pillow
I used different ones off and on throughout the years. Being an Eagle scout and even overseas in the military, and they just never worked for me.
I always have an E-Tool in my kit. i never leave the house without it
That's really good video as usually from you.
I have inflatable pillows.
They don't weight anything and don't take space (as they're completely flat when out of air).
The best thing I ever purchased for camping is the right pillow for me. A good pillow can never be under rated. It's a game changer.
Great video. Super informative. I really appreciate the, here is the item, here is the why. Super involved, but I really appreciate these videos. Keep up the great info!
I agree. I changed to powerfilm solar panel and the performance is better on a size to size basis.
Great video. Thank you! I would add some cash money to the documentation pouch, just in case you need it.
Yeah, there is $1000 in cash in the Kit bag for easy access.
Great video. Really appreciate it. Back up the Brecon Beacons for me! Cheers, mate. Hwyl, Taffy Nige , South Wales, UK
I really like the answer photo which shows a close up of what you're illustrating because the man doing the illustrating is pretty bad although he doesn't know wool is the right stuff.
The one thing 99.99999999999999999% of preppers forget or don't even think about is a Hammock, Hammocks get you off the ground and unless it's sunny and 75 you want to get off the ground. I also like to put stuff in B.O.B. that can serves more than one purpose, Like my hammock for instance, it gets me and my gear off the ground and I can use it to seine for fish Hang it back up and let it dry while so I can sleep on it later, My 8x8 tarp not only keeps my sleeping bag and Hammock dry while it's on my bag but I put it above my hammock while I sleep and when it rains I can loosen it up and catch rain water for drinking/cooking, I don't carry a knife, I have a mini hatchet that I can use to chop wood with plus it's small enough I can use it as a knife. I can take the para chord apart and use as a trout line, and so on.
I originally used a hammock when I lived in a different region. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be very effective in my area.
After I get out of the mountains, I traverse into the plains for about 60+ miles, not a single tree or shrub for tens of miles. It's all wheat and grass lol
It all comes down to the environment and location you live in.
@@PreparedAirman Very true. I grew-up in the Midwest and then served for 21 years in the Army and then moved around to a few places before settling down here in the Carolina's. I have no plan to bug out because I live on a river just outside of a small town. So I'm going to bug in. but I do have a GHB and a B.O.B. just in case.
Any chance of getting a pdf or some kind of document listing out all of the gear you use in all of your kits?
It's in the works actually. I should be done soon.
Sweet!
Great video, watched it 3 segments between chores haha.
This is the best bugout bag video, ive always thought that preppers should take advantage of thruhiker gear. Its annoying that my brain reads your channel name as Prepairedman 🤣🤦♀️
Would a titanium boil cup and a smart water bottle be able to replace your ti gi mess cup and canteen? Im sure that the canteen is more durable but I’ve never accidentally put a whole in a smart water bottle.
So, can you do a video of how you pack your gear in your bag and why? Thanks! Excellent video btw. 👊🏼
Yes, I can do that!
@@PreparedAirman that’d be awesome. Thank you very much!!!
Love your content amigo! Idk why I don’t get recommended your channel!?
UA-cam suppressing the goods I guess >:/
I’ll make sure to watch the most recent episodes today
Thanks for the education as always 🙏🏽🇺🇸✌🏽
If you had to bug out what about your family? Do they bug out with you? And If so do they have they’re own bug out bag with ECWCS, sleep system, ect.
They have their own bags built into our "home relocation plan", depending on the event.
@@PreparedAirman Awesome, Thanks!
Great video dude. Please do the electronics video and keep the videos coming!!!!!
Very well thought out bag…. Only things I’d add is a tarp and some electrolytes and a dji mavic 3t thermal drone to it then you’ll be set.
The additional benefit of olive oil is that you can use it to lube your tools and firearms.
Birth control glasses "bcg"
My BCGs are in by GHB
love it, so well thought out. Great content
Pampered airman😂.... J/k very good video, you had me when you said all your gear was waterproofed. So many videos on this topic and so many that havent even considered how much the substance of life can also screwup thier day😂. Semper Fi
Edit: i know its intended as a stand alone, but i didnt see much for signals that i recall. Sure, i see a few things you could improvise, but what you do have for signalling is electronics based and you covered that potential risk. If i had to offer an improvement, i would say less tech savy redundancies.... fire for instance, maybe it is a non permissive environment, maybe it isnt... maybe a signal fire is needed or maybe a river crossing is baiting hypothermia.... just simple things. A fresnel lens weighs nothing and you can stash it in your wallet🤷♂️ its one of my personal holdouts from my days overseas, tech stuff is nice, but i want items that are hard to kill, low or now failure rate when i need to depend on them.
Cool video. Im glad I found your channel.
What is the total weight? How many days did you plan it for? How many miles can you expect to cover vs. the days you have planned?
The total weight of the bag is 38lbs.
Average miles I can put down depending on terrain is 15 to 20miles.
I have 18,000 calories in the bag. I personally average 1800 calories per day, even in harder working conditions.
Im a skinnier guy and based on multiple deployments overseas with gear thats my avrage calorie intake.
So it's about 10 days or 200 mile range.
Thank you - that is light for all that equipment. I did purchase a medium Beez Skrim in A-Tacs Ucon today via your link.
What kind of “zip loc” bags are you using. Hard to tell but they look thicker.
Absolutely brilliant, thanks for sharing, u have very valid points and products.🇦🇺🤘
Why not just carry SOS or Daytrex bars? Thats about ad calorie dense as you can get.
Great video! Keep posting! Thank You!
Great gear. This is how i do it
Would have been cool to see you pack it all back up.
Future video, stay subscribed!
Very comprehensive!! Thanks!
Looks like the armadillo is sold out. Is there anywhere else we can get it?
Calorie intake top concern. I find my meal choices are far different then what i would want at home. The Prepper backpacker is far different then any long distance backpacker. Lesson from all these videos, avoid a prepper on the trail. 100 miles? As a backpacker, I would stay off the trail.
The Armadillo gear got me. Seems a bit of a heavy load for a small guy. Willing to bet this dude is well versed in jui jitsu.
Yes!!!! Thank you
Thanks for sharing.
I have grown to be a student of your mindset and survival gear choices. I just bought a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Junction 3400 blk. I heard you mentioned that you put the bungie cord on to strap wet stuff on the outside so it doesn’t make everything else wet inside the outside or main pouches. That’s why I bought the junction. I live in a very wet environment, and I really value the wide netting outside pocket on the junction so I don’t have to use bungie cord to dry out rain gear wet clothes exc, yet I only wanted one pocket like that, the other two water bottle pockets hold two titanium canteens. I prefer that over the netting on all three pockets like the Windrider that the HLMG tried to steer me towards before I settled on the junction. I am curious though on if you would recommend me getting the titanium Grayl? I have the regular geopress, but I really want that multifunctionality of the titanium. Do you think it’s worth the money to buy one with your experience of your Grayl titanium ultra press?
I'm glad I could help out. If you already own a geopress, and if you already have a titanium canteen, I would not recommend the upgrade.
@@PreparedAirman thank you for your response. One last question. Your winter temps in Montana are frigid in comparison to most places in America. During winter in my environment it gets to a temp between 30 degrees and -10 degrees during most of winter. I was wondering how your Kieth titanium canteen set has held up in your winter environment In the water pouches on your pack? Have they frozen? And if they did have you had any issues with the Kieth titanium bursting? And do you have any suggestions to help insulate them in the designated water bottle pouches on the pack?
Yes, they have frozen before. I only fill them to 80% in the winter for that reason. I haven't noticed any deformation of the titanium yet.
To keep it better insulated, I use aluminum bubble wrap. It may not be the best way, but it has worked for me. The bubble wrap keeps it from freezing longer.
On a hike, it's very rare for the water to freez even in colder conditions. When I sleep for the night, I will put the bottles in my sleeping bag with me, or I'll wrap my jacket around them.
Ain't bugging out... Protecting the homestead
Until that becomes untenable
I've been on both sides of the bug out and bug in side with my kits and have finally centered out on what I call a bushcraft kit. Less than an INCH bag but more tools than a go or camping bag.
@AKDissident Yes
You need to have a contingency plan. If something happens that makes staying impossible, you need to have the ability to move. Primary, alternate, contingency, emergency.
So you’re going to “protect the homestead” from an earthquake, volcanic eruption, wildfire, flood, or other natural disaster? Don’t think so.
Man !!!!. If i was going to ...war , i would like to have your gear !!!!.
honestly the most important thing here is socks.
gotta prevent that trench foot
In the days of people watching and making videos and getting through them as fast as possible, I liked the length of your video explaining use and reasoning for your gear because, you walk the walk. It seems as though UA-cam is becoming saturated with people repeating what they’ve seen in other videos and making their recommendations on gear and theories their own but, have never had the experience of using them in real life situations, just in the backyard. I don’t know if I missed the part of the total weight of your gear. It’s a concern for me because of a bad back and spinal cord injuries. I heard you say that you don’t like fires but, did I miss what you carry for fire starting gear ? Thanks for the video, I learned some things that I never thought about like extra insoles for your shoes and some different types of clothing.
Thank you. I appreciate your comment. I try to give real-world perspective on things rather than other folks who are just in it for the money.
The Pack weights 39lbs in this configuration. And yes, I prefer not to use fire if I don't have to, but I do carry a fire kit. Sometimes, you just need fire to keep you alive.
I learned the insoles trick from a NCO appointed over me many years ago when I first started my Military career.
Great detail! Thank you. How much does the whole outfit weigh?
Thank you. Currently its 39lbs
If your bag is full, your bag is too small.
You will eventually pick up stuff on the way.
FYI - Aluminum foil or aluminum lined chip bag is just as good as a $27 faraday bag. And you can find both in many scenarios.
I've been looking at this pack except there isnt any load lifters. That pack look like it hurt your shoulders and make your back sweat.
I agree if they added load lifters, it would make it even better. Unfortunately, Hyperlite mountain gear will not make them or add them from what I was told.
Great video!!! Beautiful country....what state do you live in?
Great video thanks
Ya added me as a sub. Well earned too.
What stuff sack do you use for your sleeping system?
I use the snugpak dri sack with vent. They are very good product.
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Thanks for the video
i'm brazilian and i don't see anywere what you will use for selfdefense, except knife, nothing to long range
UA-cam will demonetize the video If you show firearms. So I couldn't show them in this video.
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Bro you're from Brasil, don't you see enough guns in real life? 😂
@@NigelWordsworth only in bandits hands hahaha normal person only can have if pass through barrier after barrier and live with juridical insecurity
question for any/everyone. let’s say i wanted to hunt for small game. would a 40lbs bow or 365fps glock 17 bb gun do the trick? if not what would you recommend that’s quiet? (i’ve never gone hunting)
Depends on the context. If I was in a survival situation and needed food, and didn't have anything else available anything gos!
As for the legalities behind it, no, in the majority of states, it's not legal to hunt with a BB gun.
You can hunt bird and small game in some states with 35+ pound bows.
.22lr is easy to find, cheap, and can be quite depending on the accessories you have for it.
what kind of jacket are you wearing friend?
It's a Beyond Clothing A4 wind shirt. Unfortunately, it's discontinued in Coyote. HRT makes one that is really good for an amazing price now.
Why that particular mat? Why not the other mat with the higher r value?
Haven't found a need to upgrade honestly lol
@@PreparedAirman valid reason lol the one that you carry has an R value of 1.7 and the SOL version is R value of 2, so not much difference I suppose
Which size southwest do you use? The 70l correct?
Yes, the one shown here is the 70L. I also use the 55L from time to time.
What did you do in the Air Force?
that knife is not full tang btw
If you want to get extremely technical and splitting hairs It's not lol. It's actually a "long partial tang"
What is full weight load out all the items you have
Full weight is 38lbs
Great vid
What about your family?
Estimated cost of that kit excluding NODs and thermal?
$493 for everything.
@@PreparedAirman😂 really though?
@@PreparedAirmanI meant the full contents of the bag excluding the night vision and thermal.
Disregard that last comment. This comment popped up on a different video. (Spiritus 34A split rig)
The whole bag contents are $17,100
If you exclude the NVD and thermal it's
$4000.
@@PreparedAirmanthat’s about what I thought. Thank you! And thanks for the content and in depth explanation of items. Keep it up!