I bought this same exact bag based off of this video. I has rode on 4 wheelers across pastures and side by sides. It goes where ever I go and it has not let me down yet. Good bag for the money!!
Great setup!! I have been putting my kit together and I included a Hobest brand Solar charger, CAT brand Tourniquet, 15" Sven brand Saw, a couple glow sticks. In my first aid kit I added mini bottle of super glue, some alcohol wipes, several pairs of Nitrile rubber gloves.
That is a great kit. I am going to put one together to keep in my vehicle. We recently had a bunch of floods and this would have been worth twice its weight in cold. Thanks for the vid
Thank you so much for doing all of this, I am new to learning what to do and would never have thought about 90% of all that you have shown, a city person never had any need. We all sense that something is up and one would be foolish not to educate themselves. I started a bug out bag a little while back, have to get a few of those bivvy bags! I didn't know they existed!
Great video. Suggestions on head lamps. A single AAA lamp is great for ultralight hiking, but a 300 lumen Rayovac from Menards or 225 lumen Ozark Trail from Walmart with three AAA batteries gives you a more practical headlamp. And you can still use the low power setting for a much longer lasting light. If you want to save weight, ditch the regular LED flashlight or replace with a second head lamp and just carry the headlamp in your hand like a flashlight with a lanyard when you need it. Hands free for night hiking, setting up a tent with two hands, or emergency car repair. If you are going to occupy your hand with a flashlight, it should be 1,200 lumens or better. Even when I'm not in a survival situation, the hands free ability of a head lamp (mine fits my hat great) keeps it accessible and I get a light but I can still cook, build a fire, gather armloads of wood. It also is always pointed right where I am looking.
The surviving part of youtube, is the one and only ''community'' here on youtube. Were people actually are resonable and smart! Thanks folks, have a good day.
Great video, and excellent choice of items. I especially like the mix of a .22 and the slingshot. A lot of folks don't think about the fact that even a .22 is not all that quiet. But with a little practice a slingshot can keep you in rabbit and squirrel for days!!!!
This was great, been searching for "zombie apocalypse survival bug out bag" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "ultimate survival deluxe tool kits" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (search on google ) ? It is a good one off guide for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival without the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my neighbour got amazing success with it.
This is glorious, been searching for "what do you need in a survival backpack" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (do a search on google ) ? It is a good one of a kind product for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
This is glorious, been searching for "what do you need in a survival backpack" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (do a search on google ) ? It is a good one of a kind product for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
I really like this kit, brother. I really respect how you draw that hard line between ''wilderness living/bushcraft'' and ''I gotta GTF out of here!'' I see more and more people blur the whole thing into blanket statement ''survival' now. You kind of snap things back to reality instead of indulging the survival fantasy we are all guilty of sometimes. In truth, if my jeep goes off the road and I'm stuck there with my wife alone at home waiting, I'd rather get a map and boogie on out than sit there rolling pemmican, haha! Also, LOVE that you chose a Mora classic over so many other options!
Wow, what a kit! 14lbs though...did you know that ultralight hikers who do the PCT and AT etc, carry about half that as a base weight? And that includes spare clothes, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, washkit. And they're out walking for months.
Love the kit! However, I find using a sling pack isn’t as well as a backpack. Usually it wears down one one shoulder and when going through the environment it gets caught up on things. Also, I have found myself quickly moving quickly and one hand controls the bag while the other controls the limbs from the trees or a flashlight. I have the 5:11 Havoc 30. Most don’t know what’s inside. I upgraded to a headlamp with a red lens for preserving night vision.
That is a darn nice kit! I like that you give tips on, "Increase warmth, do this...reduce weight, do this". I'd spend the money and get a Suunto Clipper compass rather than that buttn compass. Also ditch that folding knife for a real SAK. You can get USGI wire saws; they are more bulky but come with extra blade and you can buy extras. I'd forget the wire saw all together if you carry a Silky/Laplander.
Looks like a cool set up, a change I would consider making though is adding a small first aid kit. Anywhere you use guns, knives, and fire, there is potential for injuries. Also, I suggest breaking your MRE down and just pack the food items out of it you want. A lot of an MRE is just air, plastic, and wasted space. For long matches in the field with the army where we carried 2-3 days worth of MREs with us, you could fit 3 meals in the place of one by doing that.
Great job David! I like that you included documents and cash. It's what we recommend in the Red Cross yet few people include in their kits. I need to get one of those snug packs!
Good video. I have the same bag with a similar setup for my wife's trunk get home bag kit. I added a first aid kit to hers and some other subtle differences. I always enjoy your videos. Well explained.
Great kit. I recently made a kit just like this for a friend who goes trekking in Mongolia. I would add a lightweight tarp, mylar blanket and a clear plastic tarp for cheap/easy shelter building as an alternative to the 3 x 55gal trash bags. Perhaps you can just carry one trashbag along with the items I mentioned. Great kit. I learned something from this video thanks.
Great Video David, only one comment on all of these survival shows and I mean ALL where is your wife, children or your elderly mother in these survival scenarios. PS yours is on of the best
My current EDC/work bag is a the RapDom messenger bag. After seeing this I might have to buy another & make a version of this pack for myself. Great video & ideas. Thanks
FYI you can use a double wall bottle to boil water if you punch a hole in it to release all the pressure. i like to get it nice and secure if nothing to grip it like a vise or between stuff bury it leaving just an inch of the bottom above ground then get a sharp rock or fixed blade knife or other sharp strong object and whack the other end with a hammer, or stick to puncture. worked great when i went on an impromptu hiking/camping trip and did not have my gear with me so i got what i could cheap from dollar store on the way and they only had cheap double wall bottles lol. ;)
This may be a year old reply, but another video that I like. I have a Maxpedition sling bag that I have fairly close to being packed like yours. It also has molle on it for attaching more stuff to it. One big difference that I have than just about everyone is my Brunton Pocket Transit. I absolutely don't like the button compasses because in my experience, they are just to unreliable (affected by too many natural things). Nice bag, and I'll probably update mine. The wire saw that I don't use as a saw can be made into a snare if you need. I have a .357 mag in mine with hollow points and bird shot. That kinda' covers both sides of needing little and needing big.
David I also have/use the UTG Messenger bag for my Get home bag. I've had it about 2 years now and it's held up great so far. I did have a nylon carry strap sewn to the bag for more of a "quick grab and go" handle, similar to the handle found on the Maxpedition Fatboy. For my needs I do not need all the items you have in your bag here but every person and situation is different. These are ALL solid choices although I will say I've had no luck whatsoever with the "finger ring saw" as many I've seen break even when being used for extremely light weight cutting. I'd ditch it and just go with the foldable saw you showed a bit later. Great stuff man!
WOW what a great video David, one of your best. I like the fact that you gave several options on what you could carry in the bag. By the way I have the same bag for about 2yrs now and love it. Keep the videos coming , God bless
Well done. Well thought out kit. Usually, guys just stuff what ever bits and bobs they can grab from their mother's kitchen. Some times, you can tell they've never actually used the item in question or it's too small or light to be of real use in the field. My challenge for videos like this: Go out in the woods for 72 hours and use what you have. Field test your kit and come back and let us know how you did and what was truly useful.
I've tried sling bags and shoulder bags but I've come to the conclusion that for me at least, they hold the weight poorly and kill your shoulder. A backpack with 2 straps minimum is ok, a contoured and padded suspension system is just so much more comfortable and will help your morale in a bad situation. Its not hard to find low profile packs these days with integrated harnesses, removable/tuck-away waist belts, aluminum stays, HDPE frame sheets and so on while maintaining a level of discreetness, versatility, and everyday comfort. If the bag I'm using has molle, I don't stick a whole bunch of pouches on the outside because I want to keep as many things close to my center of gravity and hugging my back.
I think that the whole fat slingpack craze would die off when people actually have to carry their packs. Just going from the home to the car on a daily basis with a slingpack is no big deal. Traveling around all day with one on foot, 5 pounds including the pack, is fine but at the upper limit. Its not so much the weight, but how the weight is carried. Yes, people tend to pack these slingbacks so tight and there isn't much room for water. On a hot day of high activity, you'll go through so much water and sweat.
The Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack has a waist strap, so actually most of the weight goes on your waist not your shoulder making it more bearable over a long time. But yes a good back pack would still be more comfortable over a long period of time (walking all day in a survival situation).
as long as you are in shape, working out and that includes working out with your bag like I do, you'll be fine. if all you do is make a bug out bag and the only time you use it is when it's time to use it you'll be fucked
I have come to the same conclusion. I've wasted money on different sling packs and they aren't good for carrying much of anything. They look cool. Tactical dad sort of thing. But in a real emergency I want a plain civilian backpack
Just watched your video and also recently subscribed to your channel. What I found interesting is there was nothing that you packed that you did not need. So many times people pack everything but the kitchen sink and they need to Remember " Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain ". I also have a Maxpedition bag very similar to what you have and I bought it basically as a " Gray Man Bag ". You and I made very similar choices. Only 2 that I found different was Firearm selection as I went with a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 and I have a small solar , Crank and battery powered SW/ AM/ FM/ WB radio and it is very small. Firearms are personal preference and I like having the radio so I can get weather updates if my wife and I are trapped in the mountains during a snow storm, Or God forbid if it is some sort of terrorist or invasion or Govt power grab then the SW may come in handy. FANTASTIC channel with great advice and videos. God Bless.
At least you showed a shelter system , i a emergency i think haveing shelter is important and the bivvy as well as the tent and sleeping bag . I use a ultralight tent this gives me a great advantage a dry wind free and bug free place to decide what to do in the situation i can sit up in it sleep and cook all out of rain bugs and wind wind can be a killer all by itself my tent 2 lbs freestanding has saved me many times from being miserable 45 mph constant wind for days on end thunderstorm snow you name it it's saved me. I use i think they don't make it now but one lighter now is a Terra nova solar competition 1p tent .
If you're still looking for a better headlamp, look into the Kinetics Vizion. - It's water PROOF. (not water resistant) You can find videos of people testing it out underwater. - The design is very simple. It's just a barrel with an LED inside. - Large On/Off switch is easy to find with gloves on, or with cold fingers. - The inner barrel can be removed, turning it into a lamp that shines light in all directions. This actually allows me to leave my LED lantern out of my bag altogether, further lightening my load. - For the red light there's a red lens that flips up and down. Having a red light is important to me because you can still see at night in situations where you don't want to be seen by others. The only options are either a) don't use a light, or b) carry expensive and bulky night vision. For survival, camping, hiking, bushcrafting, it's the best headlamp I've found. Simple, durable, waterproof, versatile. For ultralite hikers (through hikers) I recommend the Petzl E02 P2 e+LITE (lightweight, but much shorter battery life; and because it's so lightweight it's also a good backup); but for survival I recommend the Kinetics Vizion. -
Might also want to consider 1 or 2 XXL garbage bags, i.e., Xmas tree disposal bags. They are HUGE!! Another item I have is a very small plastic pencil sharpener. Makes perfect tinder from small twigs.
Thank you Ultimate Survival Tips for all you do and the wealth of knowledge you share with us on your channel. I have been looking into putting together a GHB around this size with the Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack. This has given me some good ideas and great tips. Thank you again.
Nice pack. More like a haversack, system. But, the amount of gear is phenomenal. You could last on a weekend trip, with all of that. I would have thrown in a pair of underwear and socks, maybe a long sleeve tee shirt and a travel toothbrush and toothpaste, just the small size. But, it's a great idea. Thank you.
Great stuff! I watched your video on the 25 lb bag and it got me thinking about weight management in my gear bags, this just upped the anti! Two days ago I got the UST messenger bag to use as an EDC/work bag. I've been trying different items in it to see what I can fit. More great ideas from you...thanks.
Re: Head Lamps; I just picked up a pack of head lamps from my local Costco store, if you have one near you. They are a little bigger than the one you showed but it has both red light and white lights on it, both LED to keep the size and weight down. Each light had 3 power settings to extend batt. life if needed. I will get back to you on the name of them but I love them.
I love your bug out bag and the gear you have in it. You showed that one knife and I know it can't be your primary knife as it don't look that reliable in the forest or in an urban environment. I use to carry my Buck long blade knife with me when I was living in San Bernardino, California and I still have that knife and treasure it so much, even though I have a Schrade long blade full tang knife which I have with my utility belt now.
Love the video! Its real funny that you had the utg messenger bag and that coast flash light cause I have both and paired them together as well! I just subscribed to your channel and have been enjoying the vids! keep it up.
Nice kit. I enjoy your videos as you aren't as long winded as some of these guys... 😉 For the last thirty years or so, I've had a 'hobby' of making go-bags. Called them Survival Kits back in the day. I like your redundancy in the fire 🔥 and water 💦 areas. I also include some type of dedicated spear or harpoon blade in my bags as a redundant cutting/ hunting tool. Just food for thought.
Nice little bag, for all you neigh sayers think running off the road and hiking out in the mountains or vehicle disabled in the swamp or in my area tornado ice storm etc. NIce to grab a bag and know your id money etc is there and available. Like the fact I can take it a improvised shelter culvert small cave or bathroom for tornado emergency. Remember you are not always at a preferred shelter when a storm gets bad or you just need to get to your secure site.
This kit from start to finish, using his Amazon links, is literally in excess of $700 USD ($710 to be exact).. This is using the sling bag and no upgrades as highlighted on the website..
Thank you for this well thought out bag system. Sunglasses are also great to protect your eyes from tree wig damage as you move through the bush. Change out the cheap chinese knife for a real Victorinox pocket knife and keep it in your POCKET on a lanyard with you Whistle, Main Compass, Fire Steel, Flashlight and Bandana (On-Body kit). Great Sliky saw and Mora knife. Your layered sleep system is great logic, the Shemagh can be used as an additional torso wrap. The breathable SOL Escape Bivvy (the best available) is far better for over night because over night non-breathable Mylar bag condensation means you wake up wet. Survival tin is great as an additional filter water collection container. Food is reasonable, I have added Glucose tablets as an energy boost I shake loose freeze dried rice into my survival tin to fill every little void and this becomes meal extender Thank you, Greg
Good video. You cover all the basics in a very efficient kit. We think a lot alike in our kit designs. Looking forward to watching more of your material. :-)
great video you always come up with ideas that make me think i might swap this for that and so on but ain't that the point what works best in your neck of the woods wont always be best in my neck of the woods THANKS AGAIN DAVID keep up the great work. God bless you.
magnify lens cheap and another fire starting a fiero rod would be nice as well, u can never have to many ways to start fire. great vid and pack thanks 4 the ideas as always...
WOW MAN. I have seen almost all your other packs and the only one i rally liked was the pod pack, but this one is going to be in my home and with me soon.!
There's a lot of improvement that could go into the bag like breaking down the MRE'S and getting rid of the junk items and just keeping the food. This will allow you to carry more food or other items.
Thanks for the video. I'm a short women with a bad back, so this pack is going to be brilliant for me as a base. As I'm in the UK I'm going to have to add more clothing (ie rain gear), but other then that it's a grand set up. The only two things I can see missing are tech (ie emergency radio) and something for pets if you have them. You might want to add photos of loved ones and pets, as they improve the survival psychology rates no end.
Great video mate. Here is a question for you... get home bags are by and large kept in a vehicle and left there. Would you keep the food bars and your weapon in your get home bag as it sits in your vehicle 24/7? Food melts and guns warm under extreme heat... and then there is the risk of theft of course.
pretty awesome beg I think a dark green school backpack will do pretty good so people do not think you are soldier regular camping stuff is also good thing for survival get your own stuff to it and then you got the ultimate kit
Well, it may do well for a few long months to a few short years and theyre designed to carry heavy stuff. But they are suseptible to signficant damage out in the wilderness.
Kewl Beanz, I feel I'm on the right track when the likes of you and my system is similar, Thank You, I really enjoyed your video, and Thanx for some good ideas that I picked up watching this video, I like using a gear belt with my slingpack or backpack which I call the on person necessities like my camp/survival knife that has enough oomph to do some lite chopping when needed a fire starting kit ( just incase I'm seperated from my main carry a compass a mini medical kit and a amount of water container other than, and a space blanket very lite easy to carry but can save your life, the rest of your video was excellent and again Thank You, this video is going in my favorites, F.Y.I. I have used a small folding jab saw that is very compact and yet smaller than a regular small folding saw but bigger than a multi tool saw work's especially great making traps another life saver, anyhow Thanx.
1:56 that saber red pepper spray is stupid effect my advice to you is test spray it because if it anything like the stuff the guards at the county jail use it will have everyone within 20feet coughing about ready to throw up or maybe that’s just in enclosed spaces but still you should test it
Hello David, that is a great kit you put together. The wire saw, I would change that for a Gibble saw, its same principle but it one that Army medics use. I tried one that you have in your kit and I got though half a piece of wood, then it snapped. Enjoy watching your videos. Take care Craig. ( watching all the way from the Isle of Man ). 🇮🇲👍
I didn't go through all the comments but I'm sure this has been mentioned but you refer to the extra ammo storage as clips but in fact they are not clips they are magazines other than that great video keep posting more i really like your videos
+Adam Heimbuck Hi Adam. I have not commented much on this... But I am old school Marine Corps. Did my duty in the 80s... believe it or not, back then we used the words "Clip" and Magazine interchangeable. I was not alone in this. So I have a bad habit from time to time of saying "Clip." Now I know there are those who have made this an issue because of comments in the past by some political leaders who would like more gun control. But that is not me. I'm just an old Marine - who yes, used to from time to time use clips to load .223 rounds in his magazines. I will do my best in the future to call magazines, magazines. Thanks bro. ;)
I bought this same exact bag based off of this video. I has rode on 4 wheelers across pastures and side by sides. It goes where ever I go and it has not let me down yet. Good bag for the money!!
I think this is one of the best videos on youtube for a lighter kit.
Great setup!! I have been putting my kit together and I included a Hobest brand Solar charger, CAT brand Tourniquet, 15" Sven brand Saw, a couple glow sticks. In my first aid kit I added mini bottle of super glue, some alcohol wipes, several pairs of Nitrile rubber gloves.
Best bag I've seen so far
That is a great kit. I am going to put one together to keep in my vehicle. We recently had a bunch of floods and this would have been worth twice its weight in cold. Thanks for the vid
Great kit. That pack gave me some new ideas. Thanks. Ronnie,Texas.
RDM1978 Cool. Glad it help you Ronnie! Have a good one! ~David
Thank you so much for doing all of this, I am new to learning what to do and would never have thought about 90% of all that you have shown, a city person never had any need. We all sense that something is up and one would be foolish not to educate themselves. I started a bug out bag a little while back, have to get a few of those bivvy bags! I didn't know they existed!
Great video. Suggestions on head lamps. A single AAA lamp is great for ultralight hiking, but a 300 lumen Rayovac from Menards or 225 lumen Ozark Trail from Walmart with three AAA batteries gives you a more practical headlamp. And you can still use the low power setting for a much longer lasting light. If you want to save weight, ditch the regular LED flashlight or replace with a second head lamp and just carry the headlamp in your hand like a flashlight with a lanyard when you need it. Hands free for night hiking, setting up a tent with two hands, or emergency car repair. If you are going to occupy your hand with a flashlight, it should be 1,200 lumens or better. Even when I'm not in a survival situation, the hands free ability of a head lamp (mine fits my hat great) keeps it accessible and I get a light but I can still cook, build a fire, gather armloads of wood. It also is always pointed right where I am looking.
The surviving part of youtube, is the one and only ''community'' here on youtube. Were people actually are resonable and smart! Thanks folks, have a good day.
Offgridsweden Indeed, but they often seem over-tactical. Still fun and educational to watch.
Johan Öhgren yep you couldnt be more right!
I could watch this stuff all day!
Brendan Carter ikr xD
Brendan Carter I do watch this stuff all day
This would be perfect for something in a car or if you want to give a a bug out bag to everyone in the family. I love it!
Nigel Styles Indeed.
Best lightweight bugout/72 hr kit I've seen.
This video is leagues above similar ones. You explain quickly and succinctly just the relevant information and alternatives. Bravo!
Love the winter sleep system idea. Great combo!
One of the better bags I've seen. Well done, thanks.
Great video, and excellent choice of items. I especially like the mix of a .22 and the slingshot. A lot of folks don't think about the fact that even a .22 is not all that quiet. But with a little practice a slingshot can keep you in rabbit and squirrel for days!!!!
nice video a lot of great gear in a small pack thanks for sharing always learning
Well presented and it is applicable for most scenarios well done my friend.
I am truly impressed at how much you have managed to fit into that little man purse. (Not judging, I also have one)
This was great, been searching for "zombie apocalypse survival bug out bag" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival minus the hard work. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
This was great, thanks, I been tryin to find out about "ultimate survival deluxe tool kits" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (search on google ) ? It is a good one off guide for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival without the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my neighbour got amazing success with it.
This is glorious, been searching for "what do you need in a survival backpack" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (do a search on google ) ? It is a good one of a kind product for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
This is glorious, been searching for "what do you need in a survival backpack" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Pansaac Ideological Preeminence - (do a search on google ) ? It is a good one of a kind product for discovering how to collate your effective bug out plan for survival minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my buddy got excellent results with it.
I really like this kit, brother. I really respect how you draw that hard line between ''wilderness living/bushcraft'' and ''I gotta GTF out of here!'' I see more and more people blur the whole thing into blanket statement ''survival' now.
You kind of snap things back to reality instead of indulging the survival fantasy we are all guilty of sometimes. In truth, if my jeep goes off the road and I'm stuck there with my wife alone at home waiting, I'd rather get a map and boogie on out than sit there rolling pemmican, haha!
Also, LOVE that you chose a Mora classic over so many other options!
So glad to hear you carry your spiritual encouragement, for that is gold!
Wow, what a kit! 14lbs though...did you know that ultralight hikers who do the PCT and AT etc, carry about half that as a base weight? And that includes spare clothes, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, washkit. And they're out walking for months.
Love the kit! However, I find using a sling pack isn’t as well as a backpack. Usually it wears down one one shoulder and when going through the environment it gets caught up on things. Also, I have found myself quickly moving quickly and one hand controls the bag while the other controls the limbs from the trees or a flashlight. I have the 5:11 Havoc 30. Most don’t know what’s inside. I upgraded to a headlamp with a red lens for preserving night vision.
It's amazing that you got so much in that little bag, and very useful gear.. great video, very helpful,,, thanks David..
That is a darn nice kit! I like that you give tips on, "Increase warmth, do this...reduce weight, do this". I'd spend the money and get a Suunto Clipper compass rather than that buttn compass. Also ditch that folding knife for a real SAK. You can get USGI wire saws; they are more bulky but come with extra blade and you can buy extras. I'd forget the wire saw all together if you carry a Silky/Laplander.
I've watched this video tons of times... It's awesome!
Looks like a cool set up, a change I would consider making though is adding a small first aid kit. Anywhere you use guns, knives, and fire, there is potential for injuries.
Also, I suggest breaking your MRE down and just pack the food items out of it you want. A lot of an MRE is just air, plastic, and wasted space. For long matches in the field with the army where we carried 2-3 days worth of MREs with us, you could fit 3 meals in the place of one by doing that.
I enjoyed watching your pack loadout. It had great gear. I always get great ideas to do my packs. Thanks.
Great job David! I like that you included documents and cash. It's what we recommend in the Red Cross yet few people include in their kits. I need to get one of those snug packs!
LOL!budget bug out ur here
Lov your vids
Good video. I have the same bag with a similar setup for my wife's trunk get home bag kit. I added a first aid kit to hers and some other subtle differences. I always enjoy your videos. Well explained.
Great kit. I recently made a kit just like this for a friend who goes trekking in Mongolia. I would add a lightweight tarp, mylar blanket and a clear plastic tarp for cheap/easy shelter building as an alternative to the 3 x 55gal trash bags. Perhaps you can just carry one trashbag along with the items I mentioned. Great kit. I learned something from this video thanks.
Ultimate Survival Tips thanks for the video! I love how you have upgrade options for different situations. Keep up the good work!
I'm amazed you fit everything in that bag
Great Video & Kit Dude. Keep up the great work. Nick.
Great Video David, only one comment on all of these survival shows and I mean ALL where is your wife, children or your elderly mother in these survival scenarios. PS yours is on of the best
Great video.. thank you.
My current EDC/work bag is a the RapDom messenger bag. After seeing this I might have to buy another & make a version of this pack for myself. Great video & ideas. Thanks
Jerome Kukurugya Cool. You are welcome.
FYI you can use a double wall bottle to boil water if you punch a hole in it to release all the pressure. i like to get it nice and secure if nothing to grip it like a vise or between stuff bury it leaving just an inch of the bottom above ground then get a sharp rock or fixed blade knife or other sharp strong object and whack the other end with a hammer, or stick to puncture.
worked great when i went on an impromptu hiking/camping trip and did not have my gear with me so i got what i could cheap from dollar store on the way and they only had cheap double wall bottles lol. ;)
This may be a year old reply, but another video that I like. I have a Maxpedition sling bag that I have fairly close to being packed like yours. It also has molle on it for attaching more stuff to it. One big difference that I have than just about everyone is my Brunton Pocket Transit. I absolutely don't like the button compasses because in my experience, they are just to unreliable (affected by too many natural things). Nice bag, and I'll probably update mine. The wire saw that I don't use as a saw can be made into a snare if you need. I have a .357 mag in mine with hollow points and bird shot. That kinda' covers both sides of needing little and needing big.
David I also have/use the UTG Messenger bag for my Get home bag. I've had it about 2 years now and it's held up great so far. I did have a nylon carry strap sewn to the bag for more of a "quick grab and go" handle, similar to the handle found on the Maxpedition Fatboy. For my needs I do not need all the items you have in your bag here but every person and situation is different. These are ALL solid choices although I will say I've had no luck whatsoever with the "finger ring saw" as many I've seen break even when being used for extremely light weight cutting. I'd ditch it and just go with the foldable saw you showed a bit later. Great stuff man!
you make great videos keep them coming
WOW what a great video David, one of your best. I like the fact that you gave several options on what you could carry in the bag. By the way I have the same bag for about 2yrs now and love it. Keep the videos coming , God bless
Tony Martens Thanks Tony!
Well done. Well thought out kit. Usually, guys just stuff what ever bits and bobs they can grab from their mother's kitchen. Some times, you can tell they've never actually used the item in question or it's too small or light to be of real use in the field. My challenge for videos like this: Go out in the woods for 72 hours and use what you have. Field test your kit and come back and let us know how you did and what was truly useful.
scrooba11 You made me laugh. Glad you enjoyed the kit.
Really enjoy your videos. This was a good kit, and I will have to add some of the items to mine.
I've tried sling bags and shoulder bags but I've come to the conclusion that for me at least, they hold the weight poorly and kill your shoulder. A backpack with 2 straps minimum is ok, a contoured and padded suspension system is just so much more comfortable and will help your morale in a bad situation. Its not hard to find low profile packs these days with integrated harnesses, removable/tuck-away waist belts, aluminum stays, HDPE frame sheets and so on while maintaining a level of discreetness, versatility, and everyday comfort. If the bag I'm using has molle, I don't stick a whole bunch of pouches on the outside because I want to keep as many things close to my center of gravity and hugging my back.
I think that the whole fat slingpack craze would die off when people actually have to carry their packs. Just going from the home to the car on a daily basis with a slingpack is no big deal. Traveling around all day with one on foot, 5 pounds including the pack, is fine but at the upper limit. Its not so much the weight, but how the weight is carried. Yes, people tend to pack these slingbacks so tight and there isn't much room for water. On a hot day of high activity, you'll go through so much water and sweat.
The Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack has a waist strap, so actually most of the weight goes on your waist not your shoulder making it more bearable over a long time. But yes a good back pack would still be more comfortable over a long period of time (walking all day in a survival situation).
as long as you are in shape, working out and that includes working out with your bag like I do, you'll be fine. if all you do is make a bug out bag and the only time you use it is when it's time to use it you'll be fucked
I have come to the same conclusion. I've wasted money on different sling packs and they aren't good for carrying much of anything. They look cool. Tactical dad sort of thing. But in a real emergency I want a plain civilian backpack
Just watched your video and also recently subscribed to your channel. What I found interesting is there was nothing that you packed that you did not need.
So many times people pack everything but the kitchen sink and they need to Remember " Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain ".
I also have a Maxpedition bag very similar to what you have and I bought it basically as a " Gray Man Bag ".
You and I made very similar choices.
Only 2 that I found different was Firearm selection as I went with a Ruger Mark IV 22/45 and I have a small solar , Crank and battery powered SW/ AM/ FM/ WB radio and it is very small.
Firearms are personal preference and I like having the radio so I can get weather updates if my wife and I are trapped in the mountains during a snow storm, Or God forbid if it is some sort of terrorist or invasion or Govt power grab then the SW may come in handy.
FANTASTIC channel with great advice and videos.
God Bless.
Nice setup, David! Thanks for sharing!
great avise on the bottle, I did not know a double walled bottle would blow up
Nice kit, I like the petzal head light.
Your best video ever!
At least you showed a shelter system , i a emergency i think haveing shelter is important and the bivvy as well as the tent and sleeping bag . I use a ultralight tent this gives me a great advantage a dry wind free and bug free place to decide what to do in the situation i can sit up in it sleep and cook all out of rain bugs and wind wind can be a killer all by itself my tent 2 lbs freestanding has saved me many times from being miserable 45 mph constant wind for days on end thunderstorm snow you name it it's saved me. I use i think they don't make it now but one lighter now is a Terra nova solar competition 1p tent .
If you're still looking for a better headlamp, look into the Kinetics Vizion.
- It's water PROOF. (not water resistant) You can find videos of people testing it out underwater.
- The design is very simple. It's just a barrel with an LED inside.
- Large On/Off switch is easy to find with gloves on, or with cold fingers.
- The inner barrel can be removed, turning it into a lamp that shines light in all directions. This actually allows me to leave my LED lantern out of my bag altogether, further lightening my load.
- For the red light there's a red lens that flips up and down. Having a red light is important to me because you can still see at night in situations where you don't want to be seen by others. The only options are either a) don't use a light, or b) carry expensive and bulky night vision.
For survival, camping, hiking, bushcrafting, it's the best headlamp I've found. Simple, durable, waterproof, versatile. For ultralite hikers (through hikers) I recommend the Petzl E02 P2 e+LITE (lightweight, but much shorter battery life; and because it's so lightweight it's also a good backup); but for survival I recommend the Kinetics Vizion.
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Might also want to consider 1 or 2 XXL garbage bags, i.e., Xmas tree disposal bags. They are HUGE!! Another item I have is a very small plastic pencil sharpener. Makes perfect tinder from small twigs.
Super nice rig! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Ultimate Survival Tips for all you do and the wealth of knowledge you share with us on your channel. I have been looking into putting together a GHB around this size with the Maxpedition Fatboy Versipack. This has given me some good ideas and great tips. Thank you again.
rcflores33 Excellent!
Great video, brother! It was very helpful and thanks for the link.
Very nice.
Never thought of chewing coffe beans.
Nice pack. More like a haversack, system. But, the amount of gear is phenomenal. You could last on a weekend trip, with all of that. I would have thrown in a pair of underwear and socks, maybe a long sleeve tee shirt and a travel toothbrush and toothpaste, just the small size. But, it's a great idea. Thank you.
I have that same bag in my amazon wish list to carry my dslr camera but now I know I can use it as a bug out bag. TY.
Great stuff! I watched your video on the 25 lb bag and it got me thinking about weight management in my gear bags, this just upped the anti! Two days ago I got the UST messenger bag to use as an EDC/work bag. I've been trying different items in it to see what I can fit. More great ideas from you...thanks.
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Re: Head Lamps; I just picked up a pack of head lamps from my local Costco store, if you have one near you. They are a little bigger than the one you showed but it has both red light and white lights on it, both LED to keep the size and weight down. Each light had 3 power settings to extend batt. life if needed. I will get back to you on the name of them but I love them.
I love your bug out bag and the gear you have in it. You showed that one knife and I know it can't be your primary knife as it don't look that reliable in the forest or in an urban environment. I use to carry my Buck long blade knife with me when I was living in San Bernardino, California and I still have that knife and treasure it so much, even though I have a Schrade long blade full tang knife which I have with my utility belt now.
Great video watched 5 times
Love the video! Its real funny that you had the utg messenger bag and that coast flash light cause I have both and paired them together as well! I just subscribed to your channel and have been enjoying the vids! keep it up.
Nice kit. I enjoy your videos as you aren't as long winded as some of these guys... 😉
For the last thirty years or so, I've had a 'hobby' of making go-bags. Called them Survival Kits back in the day.
I like your redundancy in the fire 🔥 and water 💦 areas.
I also include some type of dedicated spear or harpoon blade in my bags as a redundant cutting/ hunting tool. Just food for thought.
It's pretty cool that it can hold so much stuff, it could probably hold more stuff then my backpack
Nice sensible light weight kit!
Nice little bag, for all you neigh sayers think running off the road and hiking out in the mountains or vehicle disabled in the swamp or in my area tornado ice storm etc. NIce to grab a bag and know your id money etc is there and available. Like the fact I can take it a improvised shelter culvert small cave or bathroom for tornado emergency. Remember you are not always at a preferred shelter when a storm gets bad or you just need to get to your secure site.
This kit from start to finish, using his Amazon links, is literally in excess of $700 USD ($710 to be exact).. This is using the sling bag and no upgrades as highlighted on the website..
FunkteonRecordings ya, I know! He probably had most or all of these items himself, so he probably didn't buy it all.
ADAM GROSS He use some of the things so they don't just stay there. Also like most people he most likely bought them over time and up graded.
Don’t just use amazon links go to local stores or get items that are pretty much the same but are cheaper
Love the set up.
Thank you for this well thought out bag system. Sunglasses are also great to protect your eyes from tree wig damage as you move through the bush. Change out the cheap chinese knife for a real Victorinox pocket knife and keep it in your POCKET on a lanyard with you Whistle, Main Compass, Fire Steel, Flashlight and Bandana (On-Body kit). Great Sliky saw and Mora knife. Your layered sleep system is great logic, the Shemagh can be used as an additional torso wrap. The breathable SOL Escape Bivvy (the best available) is far better for over night because over night non-breathable Mylar bag condensation means you wake up wet. Survival tin is great as an additional filter water collection container. Food is reasonable, I have added Glucose tablets as an energy boost I shake loose freeze dried rice into my survival tin to fill every little void and this becomes meal extender Thank you, Greg
Good video. You cover all the basics in a very efficient kit. We think a lot alike in our kit designs.
Looking forward to watching more of your material. :-)
Cool Setup!!
Around the same lines as what I carry
For a head lamp look at the streamlight sidewinder 2 it is pricy but it takes multiple battery sizes and can be used different ways
I like this bag!
great video you always come up with ideas that make me think i might swap this for that and so on but ain't that the point what works best in your neck of the woods wont always be best in my neck of the woods THANKS AGAIN DAVID keep up the great work. God bless you.
Popacan ofNOS Cool. Glad you enjoyed! Blessings to you also. ~David
magnify lens cheap and another fire starting a fiero rod would be nice as well, u can never have to many ways to start fire. great vid and pack thanks 4 the ideas as always...
A New Testament bible thats awesome ! I respect a man who care enough to carry a bible with then! Im subscribing
Those are called magazines! that firearm does not use clips
Thanks for the video
Cheers!
WOW MAN. I have seen almost all your other packs and the only one i rally liked was the pod pack, but this one is going to be in my home and with me soon.!
Best survival kit ever
Very wise choices, thanks for another excellent video,respect.......Seven Thunders
Great video, very informative, it just goes to show you don't have to carry the kitchen sink etc, to have a good BOB
Great video. Thanks for the ideas.
There's a lot of improvement that could go into the bag like breaking down the MRE'S and getting rid of the junk items and just keeping the food. This will allow you to carry more food or other items.
Thanks for the video. I'm a short women with a bad back, so this pack is going to be brilliant for me as a base. As I'm in the UK I'm going to have to add more clothing (ie rain gear), but other then that it's a grand set up. The only two things I can see missing are tech (ie emergency radio) and something for pets if you have them. You might want to add photos of loved ones and pets, as they improve the survival psychology rates no end.
never seen a survival bandana, cool
I love that kit that's the best
Great video mate. Here is a question for you... get home bags are by and large kept in a vehicle and left there. Would you keep the food bars and your weapon in your get home bag as it sits in your vehicle 24/7? Food melts and guns warm under extreme heat... and then there is the risk of theft of course.
Excellent vid, thanks for what you do.
bloodgout You got it bro! Glad you enjoyed!
Spiritual encouragement love that
pretty awesome beg I think a dark green school backpack will do pretty good so people do not think you are soldier regular camping stuff is also good thing for survival get your own stuff to it and then you got the ultimate kit
Well, it may do well for a few long months to a few short years and theyre designed to carry heavy stuff. But they are suseptible to signficant damage out in the wilderness.
Kewl Beanz, I feel I'm on the right track when the likes of you and my system is similar, Thank You, I really enjoyed your video, and Thanx for some good ideas that I picked up watching this video, I like using a gear belt with my slingpack or backpack which I call the on person necessities like my camp/survival knife that has enough oomph to do some lite chopping when needed a fire starting kit ( just incase I'm seperated from my main carry a compass a mini medical kit and a amount of water container other than, and a space blanket very lite easy to carry but can save your life, the rest of your video was excellent and again Thank You, this video is going in my favorites, F.Y.I. I have used a small folding jab saw that is very compact and yet smaller than a regular small folding saw but bigger than a multi tool saw work's especially great making traps another life saver, anyhow Thanx.
paulie 4x Excellent comment. Thanks for sharing bro! ~David
Food, water, firearm, ammo, and the 5 Cs all under 14 lbs?...impressive! Gotta work on mine, I'm trying to keep my kit under 25 lbs.
Great video! Awesome quality
Love that Bible addition
Nice Bag setup
1:56 that saber red pepper spray is stupid effect my advice to you is test spray it because if it anything like the stuff the guards at the county jail use it will have everyone within 20feet coughing about ready to throw up or maybe that’s just in enclosed spaces but still you should test it
Good kit, enjoying your videos. Ty!
Hello David, that is a great kit you put together. The wire saw, I would change that for a Gibble saw, its same principle but it one that Army medics use. I tried one that you have in your kit and I got though half a piece of wood, then it snapped. Enjoy watching your videos. Take care Craig. ( watching all the way from the Isle of Man ). 🇮🇲👍
I didn't go through all the comments but I'm sure this has been mentioned but you refer to the extra ammo storage as clips but in fact they are not clips they are magazines other than that great video keep posting more i really like your videos
+Adam Heimbuck Hi Adam. I have not commented much on this... But I am old school Marine Corps. Did my duty in the 80s... believe it or not, back then we used the words "Clip" and Magazine interchangeable. I was not alone in this. So I have a bad habit from time to time of saying "Clip." Now I know there are those who have made this an issue because of comments in the past by some political leaders who would like more gun control. But that is not me. I'm just an old Marine - who yes, used to from time to time use clips to load .223 rounds in his magazines. I will do my best in the future to call magazines, magazines. Thanks bro. ;)
who care !
Who care !
Who care !
clip. magazine. who cares