Including a small bottle flask of liquor is a really good idea, and I've had one in my bag for years. I have a Coleman flask with good old 95% grain alcohol in mine. Can be used as fire fuel, disinfect wounds, kill off parasites in water, and in a pinch you can use it to make friends or barter it away if you're in some kind of civil unrest situation where being on the wrong side of the wrong people is particularly dangerous.
As expected, a very well considered kit, having a change of underwear and socks is a tremendous morale booster, and its good to see them included. I particularly liked how you used velcro to secure the bag beneath your car seat, safely out of sight. I think the Mora Companion Heavy Duty is unbelievable good value and a tremendous knife for emergency kits. Two AMK SOL two person space blankets and a Blizzard 3 layer Survival Bag are my preferred emergency shelters. The Blizzard 3 layer Survival Bag is unequalled in its ability to keep its user alive and warm. Militaries and emergency services around the world use them in genuine lifesaving situations. Thank you for sharing.
Good video, and your explanation for each piece makes sense instead of just showing items. I have one suggestion, exchange the Life Straw for a Sawyer Mini, I learned from experience, the Sawyer comes with an added straw so you can use it to drink out of the same puddles you would use the Life Straw, but in addition, it will screw onto an empty water bottle and you can drink straight from that while on the move. You can filter water into your water bag with the Sawyer, but unless you are going to suck up water and spit it into the bag, you can't do that with the life straw. The Mini does everything the Life Straw does and more. The Life Straw is good for what it is, but the versatility of the Mini gives you more options, plus, I never liked laying down on the ground and trying to drink water, which tends to get your clothes wet and muddy. I also carry a length of clear plastic tubing that fits on the end of the Mini, that way if the water is say down between some rocks and unreachable any other way, the longer tubing makes drinking from it possible. Always consider the fact you might find water one spot and then not find any again until long after you are starting to dehydrate, always keep some sort of container full of water while traveling.
One thing I was thinking as I’m currently going through my get home bag is some sort of distraction that can be used in effort to deter anyone or anything that could buy me sometime. Fireworks. Like a smoke bomb or m80. Loud noise and smoke screen can come in handy if you need the extra time. Great bag 👍🏻
Very informative! I especially love the slim lights, just used a pair of them to clear out a very dark attic crawl space I had no idea what to expect in. Lit it up like a Christmas tree! The fatwood is a nice and super useful touch, I've always found.
great pack! perfect for its job as a get home bag if I may make a suggestion I think some sun screen and chapstick could be a solid addition I don't know where you live but here in hawaii the sun can get rough and chapstick can get melty in the car but its many uses and the fact that it takes up no space could make it an easy addition. oh and I loved the little bottle of whiskey :) NEVER underestimate a little morale boost in a rough situation.
Well thought out, thank you so much for sharing. I recently added a ball cap, and small sweat cloth to my kit. I’ve also placed a light weight, long sleeve, dungaree shirt in my car next to the spare tire for protection from the sun if needed. I’m considering stashing a pair of walking shoes in the trunk as well. My one reservation with shoes kept in a hot car is my previous experience where the glue in the souls of my work shoes caused the foundation to separate because of the high temps over time.
fantastic kit. I have that same compass. Not sure if I missed something, however a few things I might recommend adding are: single use poncho, hand sanitizer, collapsible water bottle, and maybe a sillcock key.
The thing about these kinds of kits only meant for a day without a focus on wilderness survival is this: What situation would you find yourself within a days walk from home and also not able to get help from random people? I have a hard time thinking of one. Better to have a wilderness survival kit with a few urban additions in my opinion.
I have a small raincoat its so lightweight and folds into itself and i never thought it would work until we were ATVing and it rained like crazy. It kept me dry in wind/rain while riding around 35mph. Surprised me so seasonally it would be an item that would easily fit. I live in NC near Bragg so our summers are similar
I have watched a great many of your videos and understand you are an expert on this topic very interesting to see how you adapt kits. If I had this kit though up in Canada I might get rid of the knife for a folding saw as it already has two other knives but no wood processing for a fire. Love the vids
Yeah, I will actually open up a pack and eat them like cookies from time to time. I'll open up the oldest ones to eat and replace them with newer packs. That way I can justify eating them by telling myself I'm cycling them through. :)
And that is exactly why most survival ration bars these days do not taste like a Snickers or Milkyway candy bar, because the military found that when they tasted good, troops ate them out of boredom, and then if needed in a real survival situation, they were gone. So when people say the ration bars do not taste all that great, it's by design, and they know they will only be eaten when it's a real survival situation and you're hungry. Keep up the great work.
Very cool Eric people should always be prepared. Now I have a suggestion but it may take some space up but it is nice to have Roman noodles in your bag. its cheap, easy to cook, and it tastes good.
@@KitbashedSurvival I agree, the Ramen would be for a 3 day or longer bugout bag. You already have the Datrex food bars. You could probably do without the stove and cup to save space as you already have the water packets and the life straw. Plus for getting home quickly you probably wouldn't want to stop to cook something.
Don’t sell that Camillus knife short my friend, I’ve had that knife in my work van for 3 years, the handle is a little chewed up, but I cut rope,boxes, fruit and just tune it up once in a while on my worksharp field sharpener. That cheap knife has held up very well, Camillus is known for making great knives. Thanks for the great videos!
Great kit. I think you have most everything covered. One suggestion. Be mindful of how you pack your compass. If it’s stored near anything made from a nonferrous metal (such as stainless steel) for even a short period of time it will foul your compass. I was a little worried when I saw your compass stored near your Leatherman. The cup could cause problems as well if it’s stainless steel. Even though they’re in separate pouches the magnet field can pass through the thin nylon and/or cordura. You can test it by slowly moving your compass towards your Leatherman, knife, cup, etc...with the north seeking needle pointing away from the metal object. As you get closer watch the north seeking needle move towards the nonferrous item. You can judge the safe distance for storage using this technique. Again...If it’s stored too close for too long it will permanently foul your compass and render a false reading when you’re navigating with it. You definitely don’t want that to happen when you need it the most. I might also add some cordage and a poncho or tarp for making a shelter. But that’s what I need for my kit. You may not need it for your kit. The trash bags you have are great for makeshift ponchos and tarps. I would more likely use them for ground cover, to cover my gear or for insulation. I hope this helps. Again...Great kit. Thanks for sharing.
Just bought the same bag going up from 7l bag to this I can fit 3 days of food bars about 3600 calories coffee and water purification and a little stove and a army poncho
This is a basic kit which I really would prefer for emergency cases. To include a little cooking device and a cup to heat up water is often forgotten. As an ex- para I only would add a compact axe and shovel. Thank you very much for making this video. 👍🇩🇪
my get home bag was stolen out of the back of my SUV trunk (along with my emergency battery jumper/tire inflator), so I'm trying to slowly build up a new one. I like the stuff you put in yours
have a few more items in mine, go back and forth to Greenville SC and Atlanta 150 miles, SHTF would take days to get home so my get home back becomes my 72 hr or longer bag
Used to long distance cycle and occasionally I'd have unfixable breakdowns far from home so had a long walk ahead. The trick was getting through 3/4 in the morning when you're cold, dog tired after walking for hours. Making coffee really helps, I'd have some warm clothes, food and water. If I was really worn out Id find somewhere out of sight of the road, wrap myself in a cheap tarp and sleep for a couple of hours. The clean socks are a very good idea and in summer a clean t-shirt is very welcome. Most tools were bike related including a regular multi tool and usually an SAK. Had to keep it light so no bigger knives. Clothing, food, water were the main things. From point a to b doesn't require too much complexity of gear more your willingness to just keep walking.
I have instant oatmeal in I think every bag I own, along with granola bars, the mini candy canes( u can throw half of one in water just for some nice, also helps keep kids quit) n a deck of cards.
Great video. I would probably replace one of the lights with a headlight, I would break the twenty’s down for a no change situation. And last I would get away from the tactical Ted look for the bag. I would use just a basic pack that any student would take to class
i have a fully furnished premium first aid kit separate from my go bag in my car (well when i did have a go bag, it got stolen recently). Having kids, at the park, the beach, on hikes always getting scrapes and cuts, it has come in handy countless times
You might consider a one use rain poncho or a grabber blanket for some heavy rain protection. Really enjoying your videos bud. I've almost watched them all. Looking forward to more.
That camillus knife you had in that bag isn’t terrible. I’ve had it for over two years of constant use. Bushcraft use so batoning and carving and stuff and it’s perfectly fine. So I feel like people should really give those knives a chance mine is really good
Yeah, I agree. I sort of have to say that stuff or else I'll get comments from know-it-all's who want to explain to me how Camillus stinks cuz it's made in China etc etc etc. For $15, it's a perfectly fine kniife and there's nothing wrong with it.
Kitbashed Survival yeah I kinda forgot about all that. Glad you aren’t one of the channels that just completely trash talks those knives though. Also really enjoy your channel. Keep it up!
I have seen several of your videos and it seems that we prepare alike. I have built a few bags and kits large and small with similar gear. It is almost as if you made the video of what I was thinking and doing at home. Great job. Keep thinking preparedness.
Another well thought out / practical much needed non Rambo solution to making any situation less complex. Thanks for maintaining a K.I.S.S. approach in your set up. Guy Speight
That is a cool little kit . The knife is good but what if you could never get home I guess that would be the only time that you may say I should have put in a better knife . But I am sure you will get back Home? Thanks for sharing ATB
I would suggest two main meals from a MRE with the heater. Not the complete MRE. I don't suggest the dehydrated meals because they take water. I keep a bag in my wife's and my vehicle also. Don't know if you carry a firearm, but keep a box of 9mm in by bag also. Love your stuff. I'm also a Survival kit nut. I have quite a few survival gun to go with everything.
In my opinion a must-have in a Car-Kir are Zip Ties. A little more fancy would be some kind of emergency Phone. A cheap thing would do. In Car accidents you easy could loose or break your main phone.
This closely resembles what I am currently buiodingvfor a vertx sling bag. Very well done, recieved great pointers from you. You may want to consider rapoing the bic lighter with waxed organic hemp cord to light and burn to save fuel in lighter.
Excellent. For someone like me that would be walking home through the city I would add a sillcock key for water. Just let all the old water Purge out of the faucet first.
Cool get home bag. I enjoyed the example of how it has helped or came in handy. I know a few times that having something ready to go has come in handy myself here. Of course , you could do this and that , but it seems good at it's core or base. All the best Eric and family from CR.
After a couple of hours walking you’d trade most of your kit for a litre of water. Ditch the big knife, ditch the big block of food, ditch the stove, ditch the extra TP. Get a head lamp and one torch that both use the same size batteries. Stick at least an extra litre of water in the bag preferably more. Some plastic sheeting that you can sit under during a rain storm. Mylar blanket. Needs a lot of work.
That Buck 119 is similiar to my Sog Seal Pup Elite...Neither one is "High End",..but both will handle most chores,..and I also keep my Mora Companion with the Seal Pup in my get home bag,..they are both reliable and useable,..while also being "replaceable"....Love the Survival Kit vids!....Keep up the Good work and God Bless!!... P.S.. I cant wait to see the review on the new Esee Pack that u just got..
Keep the fatwood sealed in something. If allowed to breath it looses some of its flammability. Vaseline and lanolin wouldn't be a bad idea and serve similar purposes in first aid, Tiger Balm is a good vaseline substitute as well but haven't actually tried to burn it yet for some reason. Going to have to try it.
Dont laugh, but I learned from an army ranger that one of the best Fire Paste on the planet that is easy to light and burns for a good a while is a tube of Preperation H. He states it has other uses like lubricating zippers and protecting cuts from bacteria.
I would add some boiled sweets (rock candy as you say in the USA). A quick energy boost as you move on your feet. Add a few more sugar packets that you can get for free & a tea bag that can be used multiple times & when cold could be used in first aid. Great little kit without the 45 knives & 9 combustion devices of most others LOL. G'day from Australia.
@@Jaybird196 Sun burn - I have never tried this but believe it's something to do with the Tannins (I hope I spelled this right). Tea has so many medicinal purpose & can be used for an upset stomach too.
@@matthewbrown6163 Yeah, tea THAT watered down doesn't seem very appealing. But, yeah, I suppose, one isn't drinking it for pleasure. Not in circumstances, like those. Maybe, trace amounts of caffeine (good for concentration, I hear) ? I think of the tea, being in there, is good for morale, like the hard candy. But, people misunderstand the hard candy, too. The sugar in in it, is meant to facilitate brain function, when food you can forage is scarce. Sharp wits are important, in the bush, especially in wartime.
I like the philosophy of good enough, it’s a get home bag, the items just need to hold up for the 24 - 72 hours to do that, it doesn’t need to contain Gucci or items you expect to last 20 years.
I carry the Moraknive with the sub 4 in length... As the get home bag is in my car and might be traveling through different state jurisdictions where 4 inches and over is illegal.. I chose the more because of its reputation in lightweight
A well thought out kit Eric. As you say these bags are an evolving process and frequent swapping in and out of items is all part of it. Best of thing is that your pack is light and handy. My own effort that resides in my car is a little on the heavy side. The latter is probably down as it is as much a bug out as a get home bag. Revisions may be required!
I would add a water bladder and go with the Buck 119 for fighting potential. The back pocket I believe is for a pistol so I would carry one and a spare mag or two back there. Or in a heat wave a spare bladder of water. Wont the rough Velcro irritate your back if you actually have to carry the unit?
I thought at some sort of steel bottle. Does not add much weight and you can actually carry some purified water. It would not need much space, if you use it as container in the first place (for like the water or food section).
I'd suggest for seasonal purposes in winter if it will fit put a pair of long johns or any nylon type of underwear in the pack. Tip I got from a vet buy womens yoga pants they breathe and can go on under anything you're already wearing.
I keep a similar bag at work but no knife with it. mainly focused on food, lighting, and warmth in case I have to walk home from work. If keeping one at a workplace, be sure to know what is allowed and not allowed on site.
Pretty comprehensive kit. One item that won't take much space or cost significantly would be a Silcock key. Tap into a bldg's water supply and maybe save the Lifestraw for a pond or decorative fountain.
watching - super idea of the velcro strips, ( stupid IA kept changing my spelling of velcro - bunch of propeller heads in grandma's basement - HA.) Stealing your idea, for my trunk, to keep supplies from shifting around. Have my Dad's KBar, from WW2. Best "big" knife ever. Nice job,
Dude, I saw the still picture featuring the tactical looking bag and expected yet another crappy Get Home Bag. SOLID contents if you plan on spending the night getting home. Out of scope for the video is walking attire and defense. My ONLY possible improvements might be get rid of the bag for a pedestrian backpack. My get home bag is literally grey. Also, your state might offer free maps which would come in handy with a compass if you're walking home. And not just driving maps, but atv, snowmobiling, and park maps could offer a safer and shorter way home. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
Here in Arizona, we can't keep lighters, batteries and food in our vehicles in the summer. Lighters tend to explode, food goes bad, even dehydrated food, and batteries also tend to explode or leak, all because of the massive heat, 140 degrees or more in a vehicle. We tend to rely on storm matches and ferro rods for fire, Sawyer filters because if you can find water, you'd better carry as much as you can. We also carry IFAK kits; Tournequet, Israeli bandage, med shears, clotting agent, chest seal and a nasal airway... Everyone shoots here, best be prepared for a major wound. Two of my friends have saved lives with an IFAK in auto accidents, one, a 9 year old child with a severed femoral artery. Can't stress enough that you carry an IFAK in your vehicle and learn to use it!
No Esbit stove + fuel tabs? way to useful for situations where you want to boil some quick water for a coffee or such. Stuck for hours waiting for the roads to clear.
How long does your power bank last? I use to take a couple cheap ones fishing with me but after a while of not using them I'm pretty sure they would lose their power
@@KitbashedSurvival Excellent. I love your videos. I generally have to carry a survival kit and items for work, so I am always fascinated about the industry, also as a prepper myself have a personal interest too. Thank you.
Including a small bottle flask of liquor is a really good idea, and I've had one in my bag for years. I have a Coleman flask with good old 95% grain alcohol in mine. Can be used as fire fuel, disinfect wounds, kill off parasites in water, and in a pinch you can use it to make friends or barter it away if you're in some kind of civil unrest situation where being on the wrong side of the wrong people is particularly dangerous.
Just incase anyone sees this, using alcohol to clean wounds can damage the skin. As far as I know its recommended to use water to clean it.
As expected, a very well considered kit, having a change of underwear and socks is a tremendous morale booster, and its good to see them included.
I particularly liked how you used velcro to secure the bag beneath your car seat, safely out of sight.
I think the Mora Companion Heavy Duty is unbelievable good value and a tremendous knife for emergency kits.
Two AMK SOL two person space blankets and a Blizzard 3 layer Survival Bag are my preferred emergency shelters.
The Blizzard 3 layer Survival Bag is unequalled in its ability to keep its user alive and warm.
Militaries and emergency services around the world use them in genuine lifesaving situations.
Thank you for sharing.
Honestly? That kit is just about perfect. Especially for its compact size. I love it!
Thank you!
Good video, and your explanation for each piece makes sense instead of just showing items. I have one suggestion, exchange the Life Straw for a Sawyer Mini, I learned from experience, the Sawyer comes with an added straw so you can use it to drink out of the same puddles you would use the Life Straw, but in addition, it will screw onto an empty water bottle and you can drink straight from that while on the move. You can filter water into your water bag with the Sawyer, but unless you are going to suck up water and spit it into the bag, you can't do that with the life straw. The Mini does everything the Life Straw does and more. The Life Straw is good for what it is, but the versatility of the Mini gives you more options, plus, I never liked laying down on the ground and trying to drink water, which tends to get your clothes wet and muddy. I also carry a length of clear plastic tubing that fits on the end of the Mini, that way if the water is say down between some rocks and unreachable any other way, the longer tubing makes drinking from it possible. Always consider the fact you might find water one spot and then not find any again until long after you are starting to dehydrate, always keep some sort of container full of water while traveling.
I actually already have a sawyer mini in my EDC kit that's also in my truck. I'll do a video on that kit in the future.
One thing I was thinking as I’m currently going through my get home bag is some sort of distraction that can be used in effort to deter anyone or anything that could buy me sometime. Fireworks. Like a smoke bomb or m80. Loud noise and smoke screen can come in handy if you need the extra time. Great bag 👍🏻
That's not a bad idea!
Maybe even a can of mace OR carry a 9 and its all good
Very informative! I especially love the slim lights, just used a pair of them to clear out a very dark attic crawl space I had no idea what to expect in. Lit it up like a Christmas tree! The fatwood is a nice and super useful touch, I've always found.
great pack! perfect for its job as a get home bag if I may make a suggestion I think some sun screen and chapstick could be a solid addition I don't know where you live but here in hawaii the sun can get rough and chapstick can get melty in the car but its many uses and the fact that it takes up no space could make it an easy addition. oh and I loved the little bottle of whiskey :) NEVER underestimate a little morale boost in a rough situation.
Excellent touch with the Velcro strips so the bag stays in place!
Well thought out, thank you so much for sharing. I recently added a ball cap, and small sweat cloth to my kit. I’ve also placed a light weight, long sleeve, dungaree shirt in my car next to the spare tire for protection from the sun if needed. I’m considering stashing a pair of walking shoes in the trunk as well. My one reservation with shoes kept in a hot car is my previous experience where the glue in the souls of my work shoes caused the foundation to separate because of the high temps over time.
My Get Home bag is in an ammo can (Water and air tight) and it's always in the trunk of my car.
That must be very comfortable to carry for however many kilometers from work/elsewhere to home..
Good well thought out bag. Lot of good ideas. Thank you
Very well presented and articulated!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Some leather glove for jumping or climbing this has got to one of the best I have seen yet basic just for the way home good video
Even some work gloves if you need to tie ropes or attach winches help alot too.
I would def put leather gloves in my kit. Some people hate gloves tho. I hate smashing my knuckles personally
fantastic kit. I have that same compass. Not sure if I missed something, however a few things I might recommend adding are: single use poncho, hand sanitizer, collapsible water bottle, and maybe a sillcock key.
good ideas, thanks!
Nice set up. I like when you photograph the load out at the end on some of your videos.
Nice kit ! I like it ..Big fan , keep up the good work.
The thing about these kinds of kits only meant for a day without a focus on wilderness survival is this: What situation would you find yourself within a days walk from home and also not able to get help from random people? I have a hard time thinking of one. Better to have a wilderness survival kit with a few urban additions in my opinion.
for such a small bag there sure is a lot of stuff! just kept coming like a magic trick! lol
Very nice! Thanks for the tour!
I have a small raincoat its so lightweight and folds into itself and i never thought it would work until we were ATVing and it rained like crazy. It kept me dry in wind/rain while riding around 35mph. Surprised me so seasonally it would be an item that would easily fit. I live in NC near Bragg so our summers are similar
I have watched a great many of your videos and understand you are an expert on this topic very interesting to see how you adapt kits. If I had this kit though up in Canada I might get rid of the knife for a folding saw as it already has two other knives but no wood processing for a fire. Love the vids
Thank you!
Good looking kit! For some reason I really like Datrex rations...I have to remind myself they're just for emergencies.
Yeah, I will actually open up a pack and eat them like cookies from time to time. I'll open up the oldest ones to eat and replace them with newer packs. That way I can justify eating them by telling myself I'm cycling them through. :)
And that is exactly why most survival ration bars these days do not taste like a Snickers or Milkyway candy bar, because the military found that when they tasted good, troops ate them out of boredom, and then if needed in a real survival situation, they were gone. So when people say the ration bars do not taste all that great, it's by design, and they know they will only be eaten when it's a real survival situation and you're hungry. Keep up the great work.
I was thinking about trying mine out too. I still might and buy more.
Very cool Eric people should always be prepared. Now I have a suggestion but it may take some space up but it is nice to have Roman noodles in your bag. its cheap, easy to cook, and it tastes good.
Do you mean Ramen noodles 🍜if so I agree
Yes Ramen noodles
That's not a bad idea, but I think it's a bit much for a get home bag. That's something I think would be more appropriate in a larger bug-out bag.
Ya I do think your right Eric. But I do believe ramen noodles are perfect for camping though.
@@KitbashedSurvival I agree, the Ramen would be for a 3 day or longer bugout bag. You already have the Datrex food bars. You could probably do without the stove and cup to save space as you already have the water packets and the life straw. Plus for getting home quickly you probably wouldn't want to stop to cook something.
Don’t sell that Camillus knife short my friend, I’ve had that knife in my work van for 3 years, the handle is a little chewed up, but I cut rope,boxes, fruit and just tune it up once in a while on my worksharp field sharpener. That cheap knife has held up very well, Camillus is known for making great knives. Thanks for the great videos!
Les stroud also chose them to make his knife
Great kit. I think you have most everything covered. One suggestion. Be mindful of how you pack your compass. If it’s stored near anything made from a nonferrous metal (such as stainless steel) for even a short period of time it will foul your compass. I was a little worried when I saw your compass stored near your Leatherman. The cup could cause problems as well if it’s stainless steel. Even though they’re in separate pouches the magnet field can pass through the thin nylon and/or cordura. You can test it by slowly moving your compass towards your Leatherman, knife, cup, etc...with the north seeking needle pointing away from the metal object. As you get closer watch the north seeking needle move towards the nonferrous item. You can judge the safe distance for storage using this technique. Again...If it’s stored too close for too long it will permanently foul your compass and render a false reading when you’re navigating with it. You definitely don’t want that to happen when you need it the most. I might also add some cordage and a poncho or tarp for making a shelter. But that’s what I need for my kit. You may not need it for your kit. The trash bags you have are great for makeshift ponchos and tarps. I would more likely use them for ground cover, to cover my gear or for insulation. I hope this helps. Again...Great kit. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Just bought the same bag going up from 7l bag to this I can fit 3 days of food bars about 3600 calories coffee and water purification and a little stove and a army poncho
A perfect Get Home Bag. Maybe you should put in some bandana, it could be useful too.
Thanks!
Coffee filters to help filter water? I never thought of that. Good call.
I'll be adding that to my survival bag tomorrow.
This is a basic kit which I really would prefer for emergency cases. To include a little cooking device and a cup to heat up water is often forgotten. As an ex- para I only would add a compact axe and shovel. Thank you very much for making this video. 👍🇩🇪
my get home bag was stolen out of the back of my SUV trunk (along with my emergency battery jumper/tire inflator), so I'm trying to slowly build up a new one. I like the stuff you put in yours
have a few more items in mine, go back and forth to Greenville SC and Atlanta 150 miles, SHTF would take days to get home so my get home back becomes my 72 hr or longer bag
Used to long distance cycle and occasionally I'd have unfixable breakdowns far from home so had a long walk ahead. The trick was getting through 3/4 in the morning when you're cold, dog tired after walking for hours. Making coffee really helps, I'd have some warm clothes, food and water. If I was really worn out Id find somewhere out of sight of the road, wrap myself in a cheap tarp and sleep for a couple of hours. The clean socks are a very good idea and in summer a clean t-shirt is very welcome. Most tools were bike related including a regular multi tool and usually an SAK. Had to keep it light so no bigger knives. Clothing, food, water were the main things. From point a to b doesn't require too much complexity of gear more your willingness to just keep walking.
Right on, thanks!
Nice bag. Everybody has their own ideas on what should be in it. My .02 would be to toss in a couple Cliff Bars and instant oatmeal packages.
Nice
I have instant oatmeal in I think every bag I own, along with granola bars, the mini candy canes( u can throw half of one in water just for some nice, also helps keep kids quit) n a deck of cards.
Great video. I would probably replace one of the lights with a headlight, I would break the twenty’s down for a no change situation. And last I would get away from the tactical Ted look for the bag. I would use just a basic pack that any student would take to class
You should add a 5$ walmart raincoat from the camping section. They are folded up and take up very little space. I like your channel man. Good job. 🙂
i have a fully furnished premium first aid kit separate from my go bag in my car (well when i did have a go bag, it got stolen recently). Having kids, at the park, the beach, on hikes always getting scrapes and cuts, it has come in handy countless times
You might consider a one use rain poncho or a grabber blanket for some heavy rain protection. Really enjoying your videos bud. I've almost watched them all. Looking forward to more.
That camillus knife you had in that bag isn’t terrible. I’ve had it for over two years of constant use. Bushcraft use so batoning and carving and stuff and it’s perfectly fine. So I feel like people should really give those knives a chance mine is really good
Yeah, I agree. I sort of have to say that stuff or else I'll get comments from know-it-all's who want to explain to me how Camillus stinks cuz it's made in China etc etc etc. For $15, it's a perfectly fine kniife and there's nothing wrong with it.
Kitbashed Survival yeah I kinda forgot about all that. Glad you aren’t one of the channels that just completely trash talks those knives though. Also really enjoy your channel. Keep it up!
Your get home bag should be adjusted according to the distance away from home and how long it will take to walk it.
You never know how long or how far from home you will be when that time comes!?...
I have seen several of your videos and it seems that we prepare alike. I have built a few bags and kits large and small with similar gear. It is almost as if you made the video of what I was thinking and doing at home. Great job. Keep thinking preparedness.
Thank you!
Nice kit. I totally understand your logic on the knife. Although it's tempting to fill my kits with Bark Rivers
Another well thought out / practical much needed non Rambo solution to making any situation less complex. Thanks for maintaining a K.I.S.S. approach in your set up. Guy Speight
Eric always awesome videos man! Thank you for sharing. Camillus knives are all made in u.s.a..
That is a cool little kit . The knife is good but what if you could never get home I guess that would be the only time that you may say I should have put in a better knife . But I am sure you will get back Home? Thanks for sharing ATB
I would suggest two main meals from a MRE with the heater. Not the complete MRE. I don't suggest the dehydrated meals because they take water. I keep a bag in my wife's and my vehicle also. Don't know if you carry a firearm, but keep a box of 9mm in by bag also. Love your stuff. I'm also a Survival kit nut. I have quite a few survival gun to go with everything.
You are great at packing that Bag I suggest one item you should have and that would be t Nebo head light.
Good job, well done
In my opinion a must-have in a Car-Kir are Zip Ties. A little more fancy would be some kind of emergency Phone. A cheap thing would do. In Car accidents you easy could loose or break your main phone.
Good solid kit. Thanks for sharing.c
I love this video!! Could you make some more videos of your own ho.e made kits and backpacks!!?? I really enjoy this!!!
This closely resembles what I am currently buiodingvfor a vertx sling bag. Very well done, recieved great pointers from you. You may want to consider rapoing the bic lighter with waxed organic hemp cord to light and burn to save fuel in lighter.
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Excellent. For someone like me that would be walking home through the city I would add a sillcock key for water. Just let all the old water Purge out of the faucet first.
Cool get home bag. I enjoyed the example of how it has helped or came in handy. I know a few times that having something ready to go has come in handy myself here. Of course , you could do this and that , but it seems good at it's core or base. All the best Eric and family from CR.
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Very good video! enjoyed watching this as i reviewed that bag a few months ago and use it as my edc bag for winter time.
After a couple of hours walking you’d trade most of your kit for a litre of water. Ditch the big knife, ditch the big block of food, ditch the stove, ditch the extra TP. Get a head lamp and one torch that both use the same size batteries. Stick at least an extra litre of water in the bag preferably more. Some plastic sheeting that you can sit under during a rain storm. Mylar blanket. Needs a lot of work.
Good job I think you have covered the get home thanks
I’m not sure but did you mention freeze dried food? If you have the portable cooking stove are you going to cook in it? Or Just for the coffee?
Two options.
Cheap: add a Nalgene bottle
Expensive: add a camelback.
Cloth for water filtering for either.
Other than a ccw & an extra mag, I have a similar set up. Great vid.
That Buck 119 is similiar to my Sog Seal Pup Elite...Neither one is "High End",..but both will handle most chores,..and I also keep my Mora Companion with the Seal Pup in my get home bag,..they are both reliable and useable,..while also being "replaceable"....Love the Survival Kit vids!....Keep up the Good work and God Bless!!...
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I cant wait to see the review on the new Esee Pack that u just got..
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Keep the fatwood sealed in something. If allowed to breath it looses some of its flammability. Vaseline and lanolin wouldn't be a bad idea and serve similar purposes in first aid, Tiger Balm is a good vaseline substitute as well but haven't actually tried to burn it yet for some reason.
Going to have to try it.
Dont laugh, but I learned from an army ranger that one of the best Fire Paste on the planet that is easy to light and burns for a good a while is a tube of Preperation H. He states it has other uses like lubricating zippers and protecting cuts from bacteria.
I didn't know that about fatwood. Thanks.
This was pleasant to watch. Nice music
I love your vids keep up the good work
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I would add some boiled sweets (rock candy as you say in the USA). A quick energy boost as you move on your feet. Add a few more sugar packets that you can get for free & a tea bag that can be used multiple times & when cold could be used in first aid. Great little kit without the 45 knives & 9 combustion devices of most others LOL. G'day from Australia.
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How would you use a tea bag, for first aid? Thanks.
@@Jaybird196 Sun burn - I have never tried this but believe it's something to do with the Tannins (I hope I spelled this right). Tea has so many medicinal purpose & can be used for an upset stomach too.
A Tea bag can be used a dozen times (would be a shitty brew) but it can reused.
@@matthewbrown6163 Yeah, tea THAT watered down doesn't seem very appealing. But, yeah, I suppose, one isn't drinking it for pleasure. Not in circumstances, like those. Maybe, trace amounts of caffeine (good for concentration, I hear) ? I think of the tea, being in there, is good for morale, like the hard candy. But, people misunderstand the hard candy, too. The sugar in in it, is meant to facilitate brain function, when food you can forage is scarce. Sharp wits are important, in the bush, especially in wartime.
I like the philosophy of good enough, it’s a get home bag, the items just need to hold up for the 24 - 72 hours to do that, it doesn’t need to contain Gucci or items you expect to last 20 years.
I carry the Moraknive with the sub 4 in length... As the get home bag is in my car and might be traveling through different state jurisdictions where 4 inches and over is illegal.. I chose the more because of its reputation in lightweight
A well thought out kit Eric. As you say these bags are an evolving process and frequent swapping in and out of items is all part of it. Best of thing is that your pack is light and handy. My own effort that resides in my car is a little on the heavy side. The latter is probably down as it is as much a bug out as a get home bag. Revisions may be required!
Thanks, Peter!
Thank you for the great videos
Nice bag, didn't read everyone's comments on what you might add, but a small foldable shovel might come in handy not sure of the terrain your humping.
That little area in the back, would be a great spot to carry some........ Heavy Metal. You could easily fit a couple of road flares in...
The only thing I can think to add would be a small head lamp or one of those lamps that clip onto your hat
Great video❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would add a water bladder and go with the Buck 119 for fighting potential. The back pocket I believe is for a pistol so I would carry one and a spare mag or two back there. Or in a heat wave a spare bladder of water. Wont the rough Velcro irritate your back if you actually have to carry the unit?
ALWAYS carry spare socks!! Good job!!
I thought at some sort of steel bottle. Does not add much weight and you can actually carry some purified water. It would not need much space, if you use it as container in the first place (for like the water or food section).
The bag's a little too small for a steel bottle, so that's why I have a steel cup instead. Thanks!
I'd suggest for seasonal purposes in winter if it will fit put a pair of long johns or any nylon type of underwear in the pack. Tip I got from a vet buy womens yoga pants they breathe and can go on under anything you're already wearing.
My get home will always have a silcock key. Like watching get home vids. Different perspective
I bought two of those bags (black) few years ago, and the plastic fittings started breaking this year.
I keep a similar bag at work but no knife with it. mainly focused on food, lighting, and warmth in case I have to walk home from work. If keeping one at a workplace, be sure to know what is allowed and not allowed on site.
I love add the hot chocolate to the instant coffee to use as creamer for my coffee
Pretty comprehensive kit. One item that won't take much space or cost significantly would be a Silcock key. Tap into a bldg's water supply and maybe save the Lifestraw for a pond or decorative fountain.
Not a bad idea. Thanks!
Would love to see the EDC kits that also ride in the vehicles
The first video I uploaded on this channel was of one of the two EDC kits. Here's a link to it:
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If you haven’t tried just before your fuel table runs out add twigs or sticks to cook
watching - super idea of the velcro strips, ( stupid IA kept changing my spelling of velcro - bunch of propeller heads in grandma's basement - HA.) Stealing your idea, for my trunk, to keep supplies from shifting around. Have my Dad's KBar, from WW2. Best "big" knife ever. Nice job,
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Dude, I saw the still picture featuring the tactical looking bag and expected yet another crappy Get Home Bag. SOLID contents if you plan on spending the night getting home. Out of scope for the video is walking attire and defense. My ONLY possible improvements might be get rid of the bag for a pedestrian backpack. My get home bag is literally grey. Also, your state might offer free maps which would come in handy with a compass if you're walking home. And not just driving maps, but atv, snowmobiling, and park maps could offer a safer and shorter way home. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
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Gloves eyewash sunglasses or safety glasses ibuprofen tylenol . Just a thought. Nice get home bag I would add some granola bars also.
Always think about protecting you natural 5-senses. Touch-gloves, sight-goggles, hear-plugs, smell & taste scarf
Here in Arizona, we can't keep lighters, batteries and food in our vehicles in the summer. Lighters tend to explode, food goes bad, even dehydrated food, and batteries also tend to explode or leak, all because of the massive heat, 140 degrees or more in a vehicle.
We tend to rely on storm matches and ferro rods for fire, Sawyer filters because if you can find water, you'd better carry as much as you can. We also carry IFAK kits;
Tournequet, Israeli bandage, med shears, clotting agent, chest seal and a nasal airway... Everyone shoots here, best be prepared for a major wound. Two of my friends have saved lives with an IFAK in auto accidents, one, a 9 year old child with a severed femoral artery.
Can't stress enough that you carry an IFAK in your vehicle and learn to use it!
I actually do have an IFAK. Thanks!
@@KitbashedSurvival I figured that you would
@@KitbashedSurvival episode idea, IFAK.
That blue flashlight kinda cool
I checked out the lifeboat food but it seems too heavy for my get home bags and bug out bags... Instead I went for inexpensive easy to get Clif bars
No Esbit stove + fuel tabs? way to useful for situations where you want to boil some quick water for a coffee or such. Stuck for hours waiting for the roads to clear.
Is there no primary means of carrying water over distance?
Also I started carrying those men’s flushable wipes instead of tp
Thought about that, they go by the name "Dude Wipes" on the package.
Baby wipes work well to
How long does your power bank last? I use to take a couple cheap ones fishing with me but after a while of not using them I'm pretty sure they would lose their power
I may have missed it, have you ever made a video of your bug out bag? Warm regards from the UK.
No, not yet. Once of these I'll do a video on it...or them. I've got 2 bug out bags...one for me and one for my girlfriend.
@@KitbashedSurvival Excellent. I love your videos. I generally have to carry a survival kit and items for work, so I am always fascinated about the industry, also as a prepper myself have a personal interest too. Thank you.
Good video! How much does it weigh? It seems like a super light bag
Nice i would swap the big knife out for a folding saw and maybe throw a folding knife in
Rain protection? Work Gloves?
I have already rain protection and work gloves in my vehicle's glove box.But not a bad idea to have them in the bag as well.
What brand is that first aid kit I want one like that