Toss in a pencil sharpener. Yes, the little square plastic ones. You can use this to make tinder for your striker by simply "sharpening" any dry stick of the approximate diameter. Nice and thin and lights in a jiff. Plus the sharpener is small and basically weightless.
I used to be all about weight until I actually thought about it. I can ALWAYS shed weight of stuff I don't need BUT I can never grab stuff that I didn't pack to begin with. Pack everything that you think that you might want or need then shed the stuff that you don't actually need. Leaving stuff by the side of the road or better yet barter is a whole lot better than not having something that you didn't think was worth the weight.
Shout out to that Reapr blade on the side of the bag. Never seen anybody else have one, 70% of the stuff in this video was either stuff you already had laying around or youd never think of throwing in there. Stealing that duct tape idea , just the knowledge of 19ft needed to cover a whole door is what stands out about your perspective on your approach. New channel to binge !
I've watched dozens of these "Get Home Bag" videos. What I've learned about building one is that half of the components are identical. That is a gun, knife, water filter, medical kit, shelter, etc. About another quarter of the bag is built around where you live and/or what time of year you're in. The last quarter pretty much seems to be optional, whatever makes you feel safe and you're personal style of survival. I have to admit, my bag is in a constant state of flux. I change things up based on the times of the year and where my travels may take me. Plus, I may add things or change things up based on people's ideas. Not only does all this keep me prepared, I just enjoy the hell out of it.
On a video ive seen these are the best fire starters ever: Get plastic straws and cut them to about an inch and a half length. Soak cotton balls in vascilene (old trick) wind up and thread that cotton into the straw, heat the ends slightly with a lighter and crimp them shut with pliers. To light cut one end and pull some cotton out and light it with whatever you have. Burns for quite awhile, and they are fully waterproof. You can put a dozen of them in something the size of a tic tac box.
(From my Girl Scout leader days 🤗), I have a big supply of dryer lint in egg cartons covered in wax. When you tear the egg carton sections apart, leave enough extra carton to make a wick. Great for camping, but too big for one of these bags, I suppose.
Very glad you mentioned natural disasters early on. Many people seem to think my preparedness stems from paranoia and distrust of other people (maybe a bit haha) But also, shit just happens sometimes. People get stuck in wilderness they didnt plan on, cars get stranded in bad weather, etc. Survival is survival, even if defense or violence isnt part of the scenario.
This is pretty good, and I appreciate that you included a REAL physical map! Only one major criticism - you really need a water filter in there. Water is the most important thing! A Sawyer Micro Squeeze takes up virtually no space, can connect to just about any common plastic water bottle (like Smart Water, or even the disposable ones) and can filter at least 100,000 gallons when maintained (back-flushed with filtered water). The Sawyer Micro Squeeze is $32, but I'd rather have it than half the other stuff in there. Anyway, good video. I appreciate you making these types of videos and helping keep people safe.
I will say, I’ve owned a similar bag with the one shoulder sling. Used it to go on an over night hiking/camping trip and I got rid of the thing as soon as I got back. I didn’t have but maybe 25-30lbs of stuff in it, and after I had gotten far enough way from the vehicle to not be able to just go back, the thing started killing my shoulder. I stopped and spent about 30 mins adjusting it trying to get it comfortable but it never worked. I’ll never have another single strap back like that
Same here. I had a 3v gear sling bag and while the bag was great quality and had the stabilizer straps, 20-25 lbs on one shoulder was ok for the first mile. After that, i ended up doing the next five with my fingers under the shoulder strap trying to relieve the pain 😂. Not a good GHB if you live more than a few miles away. Day hike...maybe if its short. I am consistently 55-60 miles away from home and have to cross over a 7 mile long bridge over a bay. My bag is tailored for a 3-4 day excursion home on foot. Im also a bag whore and change them out often. Its an addiction sort of...
Only things that jump out as missing Common meds for like allergies, headaches etc. with a small first aid kit And some sort of portable battery. You can get ones with built in cords, plugs, and a battery that will charge most phones twice pretty cheaply.
I really like the way you chose to edit this. Its not a standard PIP but it adds so much to it for the educational value of it! I could see the whole bag in the PIP and the close up on screen, so I could choose what I needed to see to understand your setup. Nice going!
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I spent a good chunk of change on my main bugout bag, but I can't carry that everywhere I go, so figured I needed some back-up ones for different cars, locations, & immediate family members. This will come in handy for these back-up bags. The only thing I didn't like about it, is that it's a sling bag because I found that if you have a bad neck it tends to irritate or put undue pressure on my neck. That might not be an issue for other people but something to keep in mind. Semper Fi.
Thnx for posting this bro, as a black man you’re the first black man I’ve seen post about stuff liked this (being prepared and survival in case of emergencies). Although we may never need these things it’s good to see another black man that share the same concerns.
Wrap anything you can with paracord That Sulka tube, wrecking bar handle,water bottle, the grip strap on the bag itself . I've got over 100 to 200ft of different colr paracord wrapped around stuff that's already sitting there. Same with lighters, Wrap them in duct tape along with the credit card hack. I'm in Florida so my ghb so all that cold weather oriented I'm mostly concerned with hydration My ghb is a camelback type back pack with MOLLE webbing for two modular add on packs It's holds about 2 liters of water I keep two bottles of unopened smart water next to the pack to fill the bladder when needed I also have a 16oz stainless water bottle in the truck that I use daily, that can be clipped to something so I have a container for heating if needed
My get home bag is a 60L dry bag with gear and supplies to last two people for seven days. With 2L of water it weighs 50lbs (with a second smaller pack so we can split the weight or collect more water/food if necessary. I keep it packed in one pack so that if I’m alone I don’t have to repack before setting out.) The nearest large city we visit is a 6 day walk with two major river crossings (always assume bridges are out/blocked/impassable and take the long way around population centers). We keep a second duffle with a total change of clothes/boots so we aren’t stuck wearing street clothes if we have to hike it, we can change before abandoning the truck (if we absolutely have to, the truck will keep us alive for a couple of weeks). We have years of experience through hiking and back country hunting, so we know the weight is manageable, Of course 50lbs doesn’t include extra mags for handguns or the rifle, it would definitely be a slog, but it’s a worst-possible-scenario. Leave the toys at home.
@@joshrandall3632 super proud of your tactical ignorance. Don’t pretend to ask a question then cop a snotty attitude when someone replies… then again, your account is fake so you’re probably only here to spread hate, so just do your thing, the internet was made for people like you.
First time viewer. I've built survival bags for a variety of reasons. Your full disclosure up front earned you another subscriber. I look forward to watching the rest of your stuff
The L50 flashlight is a beast . I carried that flashlight on patrol ...critically underrated .. I now have 5 of them all over truck , bedroom, plate carrier. EDC
Your timing is perfect! On my list is updating to fall/winter on our bags. Thank you for sharing your amazing insights into this as it really is an important part of anyone’s EDC. y’all really need to take this seriously 🤍🤍🤍🥰
That reaper tool is handy for sure. I had a junkie with a crowbar break into my house a few years ago and I went out and bought a "Tekton 12 inch angled end pry bar" from Amazon straight away after seeing how easily it compromised my back door. They don't call it "the key to every door in town" for nothing. I melted the plastic handle off mine with a torch to shorten it up and make it thinner, then wrapped my own handle with paracord. Best $18 investment.
I’ve got a pretty decent kit built over the years but I like your additions. Glad to see I’m not the only one with a MacGyver kit in the bag. I’ve also got electrical tape, a few nails, and some other odds and ends that could be useful in a few ways.
This is a great list. I saved money and just made my own fire starter via stuffing Vaseline cotton balls into a straw and I sealed both ends. I make them to fit into an altoid can and in each can about 10-15 straws plus a lighter and a free pack of matches from the local gas station. Got 1 in every car and emergency bag. super light and portable
This was a wonderfully comprehensive video, sir. I've seen many of your videos over the years, and I always learn something helpful from them. As a long-haul truck driver for many-many years, I've always had at least one bug out bag or whatever name that folks choose to call these helpful bags today. For me, it's just a thinking mans bag that has something in it for anything that I could need if I'm out of the tractor and in the elements outside. Over the years, I've tried my best to find the best made items that I can afford and have applied that (buy once, cry once) mentally to the item/tool that I have chosen to put into my Maxpidition bag of choice. I've forced myself to really become comfortable with all of my tools in order to not have a learning curve when I would actually have to use the many different items in my bags. I very much understand that knowledge is the very best tool that a person can acquire in life in general, and if I were to look at the tool that has been with me (that I have used the most...over the years), I guess it would be my Leatherman Surge in my Deadskin Leather Sheath. It is now so very-very used (the Leatherman and the sheath) that I can't imagine even one time not carrying this much loved tool. Both the tool and the sheath have a wonderful, one of a kind patina at this point, and although I have several Leatherman tools that I've put into many of my different bags, I still seem to carry the same old Surge every single day... and at this point, it is just a part of my everyday attire. At any rate, I see that I've gone down the rabbit hole 🕳 and I apologize for this, sir. Thank you again for posting yet another very informative video, and I thank you for your service to this country. May you and your family always be well. Take care. 🤔
My bag is a bag I use every day, that has survival aspects but also stuff I use all the time. Im also in the middle of nowhere with no cell service a lot of times for work so a good edc bag setup is a must
Good one for the budget. I generally don't carry a rod and striker, but I carry two bic lighters and Usually one in my pocket, as well, always for different tasks, even as a non smoker its handy. I replaced duct tape with gaffer tape, and I wrap it around my lighters. Great for repairs, and a little strip of it is a good fire starter. There's also a 550 cord, I can't remember the name, that has snare wire, fishing line and fire starter incorporated in it. I just carry a poncho, and poncho liner, and socks, instead of the emergency blankets, tents and stuff, old infantry habit. A basic IFAK, and maybe a little boo boo kit. Good call on the multitool, I have one in my pocket, and one in the bag. Indispensable. (Survival Cord, 620 lb, and Gaffer Power tape is the best )
I would not remove the emergency blankets from the kit because you could need to use it on an injured person in an accident. Plus weighs almost nothing and takes up almost no room.
Did a couple of get homes back in my long distance cycling days. Of course it was a different situation so different kit (more multi tool heavy). There was one change I made after the first time which made a world of difference. Replaced the tarp as shelter with an army poncho and had a lightweight tarp for on the ground. You don't want to hang around unless you are too tired to do anything else. You can set up the poncho like a tent if it's raining and you have to sleep or just wear it for additional warmth if it isn't. If you aren't 100% comfortable with the area you are in you are wearing your cover if disturbed, grab your ruck and you are on your way with all your kit in seconds. A brew kit is great too, hot coffee is great for morale, you get the boost and if you are lost it is an excuse to stop and reassess before you make another decision. The last one I don't have to tell an ex Marine, feet, it's hard on the feet, you need a fresh pair of socks and try to wash your feet regularly and take care of them.
The brew kit is essential, especially for us older guys! But you will need some way to heat the water, which will require adding a cup and a mini campstove.
@@joshrandall3632 yes, you can boil water in an uninsulated bottle, but you may not want a fire because they take time to start and to burn, you have to collect resources and if you’re in an unsafe situation a fire is a beacon letting everyone know where you are (light, smoke, smell and charred earth left behind). I carry a gas stove with a small butane canister as well as an old-school hobo stove made out of a soup can.. neither of them weigh anything really and I like having the option of using a small twig-fire or gas stove. This would be for emergencies however, because I carry ready-to-eat food that I can cold-soak or eat straight and a water filter AND treatments tabs, making a fire would be a last resort, really only in the event of extreme cold/hypothermia. If everything is safe, lots of other people traveling around, refugees moving all over, a campfire would probably be fine and even help with some morale, but you don’t want to depend on it. If I’m in this sort of situation it means I’m GOING somewhere, I’m going to walk until it’s time to sleep, then get up and walk some more, I’m not on a camping trip, I’m trying to get home to my family.
@@joshrandall3632 my “essay” was actually completely relevant to the topic of cooking with a fire or not. Thanks for displaying such a humble, inquisitive attitude! You’re definitely the kind of guy I’d want with me in a disaster.
Even outside of medical scenarios, scissors are a better choice than a knife for a ton of cutting situations and don't have the nearly the same amount of legal carry restrictions that a knife may have. I carry a pair of electrical snips in my EDC bag for some of these reasons, I also work in AV so being able to cut wires and zip ties easily is a plus too.
Have the same bag, love it. Use it for my EDC bag because I have gone way past what my pockets can hold. Have a full backpack for my get home bag that lives in my truck.
Putting a bag together is a very personal thing. This bag covers a good amount of possibilities. I believe this bag and contents makes for a well rounded kit that gives enough to be useful for anyone and be functional with quality gear.
My wife thinks I am a nut! But I am having a ball doing the GHB "thing". Plus, I am having to re-tool old skills and I am learning tons of new stuff. I camped a LOT when I was a kid, but the technology today is so much more advanced, it is ridiculous!
Aw a fellow peasant haha I have a bag that I use to carry when I worked in EMS from 5.11 and you have given me some things to add that I did not consider!
Love the bag! Only critique is for the EMR Shears, adding a small velcro style strip to run through a MOLLE tab and the shear handle so they don't bounce or fall out. Otherwise AWESOME!
Sorry, too many little extra gimmicks for me. Where do you put your morning jacket and other cloths in the heat of the day. I prefer a much bigger bag. With empty space for bulky clothing rather the strapping stuff to the outside. Also I'm not in your price range $$$
7:53 A length of electrical conduit that’s 5/8” inside diameter and as long as your pack will accommodate can pair nicely with a carpenters chisel that’s got a rat tang (typically in a resin handle) I wrapped my conduit with black sports tape. This can offer significant leverage-pry for B&E (if necessary and obviously only in life critical situations) or any number of other pry tasks. The conduit solo is an excellent strike weapon that’s extremely light and can deliver self defense blows almost as debilitating as an Asp. If one puts on their imagination cap there’s a lot that a 12-18” piece of lightweight, strong conduit can do: blow poke, water sourcing, improvised tourniquet windlass. The conduit weighs less than a couple AA batteries.
The problem i found with the bag is that it keeps all the weight on one shoulder. Anybody that has humped long distances knows that will become an issue. I finally went back to my $30 walmart mossy oak pack. Wayyyy more comfortable as it distributes the weight over both shoulders.
Agree! I have a 5.11 sling bag, only use it when traveling around town such as: going to the coffee shop, public library, grocery shopping, etc. and I do have get home gear inside.
My first time here loved this video. I am working on putting mine together as we speak with great ideas from this video. Please make a new 2024 August version.
Not a bad kit brother! My own little flavor to add is a couple rubber door stops. Great for evasion if you wanted to jam it under a door to make anyone following you have a hard time. Buys yourself extra seconds, could also use it to more throughly secure an area in case you needed to take a pause.
I put together a small edc/get home bag in the sling bag I take with me anytime I drive out more than like 45 mins. It's nothing crazy, but it's stuff you'll wish you had if you don't. Off the top of my head: -20000MaH solar battery bank, charges the fan & my phone if I ever run short. Takes a while to get fully charged again, but its a 2 year old single panel solar bank with 20000MaH stored. Does the job well. -2000MaH battery bank, electric handfan, flashlight combo (It gets really hot in Florida, this little battery fan has saved me a million times) -Phone chargers and a fastcharging wall brick encased in a waterproof casing -2 bic lighters -A spare pocket knife -About 15ft of spare cord -A bandana -A bright rechargeable waterproof headlamp -A compass, just cause I have the space & it's always nice to know where north is. -A tactical spare toothbrush with a spare tactical travel sized Colgate toothpaste + hand sanitizer -24 Oz canteen -Small medkit, just bandaids, self adhesive bandages, gauze wraps, rubbing alcohol, 2 tourniquets, & gauze patches & plugs. That and whatever over the counter meds I can get at walgreens. Dramamine, Ibuprofen, Pepcid, Tums, etc.
I had that same bag for about 9 years. I rucked with this bag that maintained a solid 35 pounds of weight for approximately 1200 miles. One of the straps broke on an 8 mile hike. Durable bag but these bags should be rated based on sustained carrying weight vs carrying miles. Also, a bag should also have a hydration pouch not a canteen. A canteen or water bottle makes too much noise during movement.
Mornin, brother! Thats funny i actually went through my survival stuff yesterday morning and put together 3 emergency bugout bags. Everything is organized now 😊
For my car/get home bag, I started with a very small, very inexpensive survival kit/bag off Amazon, added on to it extensively. I also made a separate first aid/trauma bag, and added a small Molle pouch with a GMRS radio, (you need GMRS FCC license) with radio frequency booklet. I also recommend a firearm, locked in a secure safe in your car also, and vacuum pack 50 rounds of ammo, (YOU MUST TRAIN in firearm tactics) I also figure if I had to add a 3rd person in to my mix, I could give them this bag as their own survival kit to not rely on my supplies, because they failed to be prepared!
Great job brother on the video, you could also throw in a can oper, a sprok, a cap, small back up charger, small first aid meds, and a small radio. Love your video.
Great review. I have the Roaring Fire Slingshot Tactical Sling Bag, Concealed Carry Sling Pack and love it. Yea, all their stuff has long names but hey, I just call it the RF Sling Bag. Lol Learned about the Sling Bag on Sensible Prepper and like the way you packed the full blown Tactical Backpack.
Really great recommendations but also, just a really nice video. Great lighting and clear crisp pictures, you talk about all the different things in the bag with detail and everything is clearly shown and also clearly listed on your UA-cam post. Great job! I’m going to look for future reviews from you.
A big problem with building a bag is that everyone thinks they need all the best most expensive gear and if they cant afford it, they don't get it. Even if you have to get some of the cheap stuff that your favorite UA-camr doesn't have, that's good enough. Build a bag. Build any bag that YOU can afford thats going to help you survive better than someone who has NOTHING. Even if its cheap and not the "cool guy" stuff. Just do SOMETHING that will give you some advantage of survival.
I understand very well about wanting to build a go bag but being on a budget. But there are certain things that you don't cheap out on when building your go bag. Also, don't strike your Ferro rod with the edge of your knife! Youll ruin the cutting edge! Just use the spine. Oh and try to avoid strapping stuff to the outside of your pack.
ok to strap bulky stuff you want accessible when you stop to rest or even use the potty- a spare flashlight, shit kit, binoculars, a backup knife or multitool, water bottle, small food items-spare pair of socks, first aid-kit, night vision moved there before darkness, ........ the key is expect to lose this gear if you are not very careful- one great way to ensure you dont stop and realize shtuff has fallen off is to "tie your gear down to the sack-use molle if available or even a central tie-down spot with a d-ring- im also a big fan of 550 cord and carriers, such as sheaths, canteen holder, etc is to zip tie them too- saves a lot of heartache and easy accessable rather than "digging" through pack every time you stop- just dont use it to start storing comfort items (more food, old maps, spare ammo, spare boots, books, maps, hats, sunglasses, hearing protection, dont want the bag weighed down more than needed, especially if your walking it, more water more water-
Got 1 of those cheap 60 dollar packs on Amazon. Pretty cool... Now I want a real big boy bag! Gonna invest in food buckets and a med pack as well. Generator hookup for the home etc... After my father died and I'm in charge of the home it's all about security! My mom's been working on a bug out bag for herself. She's 78! I get her stuff from time to time. I want a bag with stuff that lasts! 😊 That AR looks nice to😂😂😂
I am going to be a keyboard warrior without reading comments because why not... my recommendations are change the Bic lighter for a Clipper brand, they are refillable and the flint is replaceable. I also think a LifeStraw/Sawyer could be more effective in most urban places especially with a 4-way sillcock key. I don't know where you are but in Texas as least when we have winter emergencies the standing water doesn't freeze for a long time so there is usually ample water around its just dirty. the newish LifeStraw peak solo is a really great backup option that doesn't take up much space. - Okay I read some comments and lots of people are talking about a filter but I stand by the Peak solo by LifeStraw as an option
The only thing is 1 rain storm, and your stuff is ruined and / or wet and heavy. Either a trash bag or dry bags will fix that. One more thing... steady pressure on the ferro rod, and use the back of the knife so you don't ruin your blade.
First time by. I'll check out some more of your videos. Love that Reapr! I drive a day-cab semi and any given day I can be as much as 200 miles from home. So, in a worse case situation, (having to walk) it's going to take me a minute to get home. Unfortunately, that means a larger GHB. Right now, in winter months, I have gone to using the 5.11 Rush 100 60L. Winter gear, clothing and food take up a lot of room. Then there is a DD 3mx3m tarp for shelter and a better to have something than nothing Kel-Tec sub-2000. After that, it's just the regular stuff we all carry in our bags. Summer I'm going to try a new bag. I'd like to get it down to at least a 45L bag. I also have a Wynex double layer admin pouch that I use for my EDC and it attaches to the GHB nicely. The admin pouch, I recommend taking a look at. It's a chest rig, but you can attach it to you pack as well.
Headlamp (hands free) lighting option is useful. Discreet low visibility lighting has benifits. Plus signalling options etc. Walking in most or poor visibility, you may wish for increased visibility in some situations.
My bag is in my car/truck every day I go to work (35 miles away from home). Not sure how long it would take me to walk home, but it is all suburban travel. If I must walk, then I am prepared for the trip to take up to 4 days. It also means the stuff must truly have it the fan.
Hi, I am not saying that you doing something wrong, but I personally see things differently and there are points to be mentioned: 1. Choosed bag has a lot of possibilities to carry thing outside, but almost has no free space inside, why do you limit owner that way? If truck is stuck and way home should be continued by feet, isnt there something usefull in truck in addition to that bag? Free space weights nothing you know. (in addition I would say, that when bag stored, everything should kept be inside bag - cleaner and safer, but its kind of my internal point) 2. Are the mask filters made with active carbon? If yes, they should be stored sealed othervise they would be spoiled before usege. 3. I saw eyes protection from the sun, but in my experience it is more important to have transparent eyes protection in that type of bag. And most probably there is already sunglases on the person if its shiny day. 4. These shiny, never used, brand new VSSL tubes are nice and jingly when used on top of the table, but in uncomfortable conditions pouches work the best. Its waste of time to sort through cans in the tube, when they could be put into dump zip pouch to make any of items available straight away. Let me know if you consider any of my statements.
Regarding headlamps, there are ones that come with a rechargeable battery pack that are also compatible with 3 AAA batteries. You can keep both the rechargeable and additional AAAs in the bag for longer run time.
I got an lmf 2 gerber with a drop leg sheath and a gerber muti tool and a gerber survival shovel too you can coutomize these bags anyway you want that’s what I like
I have this bag and love it. Only problem was the main sling...the fat part...where it attaches to the bottom strap. 6:25 in the video. That part is weak and came apart. I drilled a hole in both parts and now use a carabiner there. That is where roaring fire could set themselves apart. They make great stuff and most sling bags are weak at at least one of the 2 points where they hook up to the main bag. Mine is holding up very well and my rigged up holes haven't stretched out at all.
Good video all and all. Some really nice gear in their and I like how you orientated the bag. The one thing I did catch though was when you were reviewing the vssl bottle, that one cup you said to keep dry stuff in you had said shoes lol. IDK how you would put shoes in that but we all knew what you meant.
id add a small solar blanket that packs up flat and a usb C chord to charge a phone and the lights. Also maybe an emergency hand crank radio too if there was room. some are able to charge things as well and work as a spare light so you have 3-4 lights as redundencys.
Another thing i would recommend is a hiking/waterproof/buoyant bag in case of a flood which is more likely than war is in the US anytime i think bug out bags shouldnt be heavy material more so heavyduty lightweight materials because if there is war or you got to bugout your going to realize the weight real fast and any weight you can get rid of is great.
And the peasants rejoiced. I feel like depending on who the kit is for, I feel like a small survival book that has knots and some general tips about survival and first aid would be great and not that much extra. Also, I feel like a Life Straw-style water system would be a nice cheap addition. But be aware that most don't filter viruses, so not all water sources are viable, or get one that does. Also, I think I know another alternative that can save a few extra bucks. There's an even cheaper knife that is very good for its cost I think. It goes on sale for like 35 bucks and tough little guy. It's called Condor Terrasaur Fixed 4.15. Stopping because the comment can go on forever. Great video!
Hey brother just came across the channel getting ideas from different dudes on bugout bags and definitely enjoyed the video. Got yourself a new subscriber! Skål! 🍻
Toss in a pencil sharpener. Yes, the little square plastic ones. You can use this to make tinder for your striker by simply "sharpening" any dry stick of the approximate diameter. Nice and thin and lights in a jiff. Plus the sharpener is small and basically weightless.
Lol, tell that to those idiots that count every half ounce they bring for a ten mile ruck
Sweet idea
I love that idea! I never would have thought of it.
Oh, that's a great idea. Adding to my mini kit.
I used to be all about weight until I actually thought about it. I can ALWAYS shed weight of stuff I don't need BUT I can never grab stuff that I didn't pack to begin with. Pack everything that you think that you might want or need then shed the stuff that you don't actually need. Leaving stuff by the side of the road or better yet barter is a whole lot better than not having something that you didn't think was worth the weight.
Shout out to that Reapr blade on the side of the bag. Never seen anybody else have one, 70% of the stuff in this video was either stuff you already had laying around or youd never think of throwing in there. Stealing that duct tape idea , just the knowledge of 19ft needed to cover a whole door is what stands out about your perspective on your approach.
New channel to binge !
I've watched dozens of these "Get Home Bag" videos. What I've learned about building one is that half of the components are identical. That is a gun, knife, water filter, medical kit, shelter, etc. About another quarter of the bag is built around where you live and/or what time of year you're in. The last quarter pretty much seems to be optional, whatever makes you feel safe and you're personal style of survival. I have to admit, my bag is in a constant state of flux. I change things up based on the times of the year and where my travels may take me. Plus, I may add things or change things up based on people's ideas. Not only does all this keep me prepared, I just enjoy the hell out of it.
You're doing NOTHING wrong! Regular reassessment of your logistics will keep you mindful and ready.
This is exactly what you should be doing, your bag should be constantly evolving with the seasons and with time.
100% agree! My bag changes all the time depending on where im going, what im doing, and the time of year.
On a video ive seen these are the best fire starters ever:
Get plastic straws and cut them to about an inch and a half length. Soak cotton balls in vascilene (old trick) wind up and thread that cotton into the straw, heat the ends slightly with a lighter and crimp them shut with pliers. To light cut one end and pull some cotton out and light it with whatever you have. Burns for quite awhile, and they are fully waterproof. You can put a dozen of them in something the size of a tic tac box.
I just collect my dryer lint lol. Get a small dry box and fill it with the lint, matches, a lighter and 2 tea cup candles. A very inexpensive fire kit
@@zachdrake1589 Same here, I've got about a gallon ziploc bag filled with dryer lint in about a year and a half. It's a great fire starter for sure!
(From my Girl Scout leader days 🤗), I have a big supply of dryer lint in egg cartons covered in wax. When you tear the egg carton sections apart, leave enough extra carton to make a wick. Great for camping, but too big for one of these bags, I suppose.
Very glad you mentioned natural disasters early on.
Many people seem to think my preparedness stems from paranoia and distrust of other people (maybe a bit haha)
But also, shit just happens sometimes. People get stuck in wilderness they didnt plan on, cars get stranded in bad weather, etc.
Survival is survival, even if defense or violence isnt part of the scenario.
We're seeing that now with the L.A. fire folks. Lessons learned for the rest of us.
This is pretty good, and I appreciate that you included a REAL physical map! Only one major criticism - you really need a water filter in there. Water is the most important thing!
A Sawyer Micro Squeeze takes up virtually no space, can connect to just about any common plastic water bottle (like Smart Water, or even the disposable ones) and can filter at least 100,000 gallons when maintained (back-flushed with filtered water). The Sawyer Micro Squeeze is $32, but I'd rather have it than half the other stuff in there.
Anyway, good video. I appreciate you making these types of videos and helping keep people safe.
I will say, I’ve owned a similar bag with the one shoulder sling. Used it to go on an over night hiking/camping trip and I got rid of the thing as soon as I got back. I didn’t have but maybe 25-30lbs of stuff in it, and after I had gotten far enough way from the vehicle to not be able to just go back, the thing started killing my shoulder. I stopped and spent about 30 mins adjusting it trying to get it comfortable but it never worked. I’ll never have another single strap back like that
Good advice. Sling bags are for some snacks, water, and extra space while shopping at a flea market, etc. They make lousy GHB's.
I did the same. Immediately bought a backpack for day hikes. It was not comfortable!
I have the same one and struggled with it. I found this same brand with two straps so I switched it out. Same capacity! Hope you can find it
Same here. I had a 3v gear sling bag and while the bag was great quality and had the stabilizer straps, 20-25 lbs on one shoulder was ok for the first mile. After that, i ended up doing the next five with my fingers under the shoulder strap trying to relieve the pain 😂. Not a good GHB if you live more than a few miles away. Day hike...maybe if its short. I am consistently 55-60 miles away from home and have to cross over a 7 mile long bridge over a bay. My bag is tailored for a 3-4 day excursion home on foot. Im also a bag whore and change them out often. Its an addiction sort of...
As a wilderness survival guy. I loved this video. I like being a minimalist, but I appreciate how compact the overkill is.
Only things that jump out as missing
Common meds for like allergies, headaches etc. with a small first aid kit
And some sort of portable battery. You can get ones with built in cords, plugs, and a battery that will charge most phones twice pretty cheaply.
100 items in under 100 minutes most UA-camrs make the video soooo long thanks man
at least they have a water filter
I really like the way you chose to edit this. Its not a standard PIP but it adds so much to it for the educational value of it! I could see the whole bag in the PIP and the close up on screen, so I could choose what I needed to see to understand your setup. Nice going!
Thanks a ton!
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I spent a good chunk of change on my main bugout bag, but I can't carry that everywhere I go, so figured I needed some back-up ones for different cars, locations, & immediate family members. This will come in handy for these back-up bags. The only thing I didn't like about it, is that it's a sling bag because I found that if you have a bad neck it tends to irritate or put undue pressure on my neck. That might not be an issue for other people but something to keep in mind. Semper Fi.
Thnx for posting this bro, as a black man you’re the first black man I’ve seen post about stuff liked this (being prepared and survival in case of emergencies). Although we may never need these things it’s good to see another black man that share the same concerns.
Plenty out there, just need to look around a bit more.
No blk ppl they are a nation of tribes and shades of brown clay oil tar is blk
Wrap anything you can with paracord
That Sulka tube, wrecking bar handle,water bottle, the grip strap on the bag itself .
I've got over 100 to 200ft of different colr paracord wrapped around stuff that's already sitting there.
Same with lighters, Wrap them in duct tape along with the credit card hack.
I'm in Florida so my ghb so all that cold weather oriented
I'm mostly concerned with hydration
My ghb is a camelback type back pack with MOLLE webbing for two modular add on packs
It's holds about 2 liters of water
I keep two bottles of unopened smart water next to the pack to fill the bladder when needed
I also have a 16oz stainless water bottle in the truck that I use daily, that can be clipped to something so I have a container for heating if needed
My get home bag is a 60L dry bag with gear and supplies to last two people for seven days. With 2L of water it weighs 50lbs (with a second smaller pack so we can split the weight or collect more water/food if necessary. I keep it packed in one pack so that if I’m alone I don’t have to repack before setting out.) The nearest large city we visit is a 6 day walk with two major river crossings (always assume bridges are out/blocked/impassable and take the long way around population centers). We keep a second duffle with a total change of clothes/boots so we aren’t stuck wearing street clothes if we have to hike it, we can change before abandoning the truck (if we absolutely have to, the truck will keep us alive for a couple of weeks). We have years of experience through hiking and back country hunting, so we know the weight is manageable, Of course 50lbs doesn’t include extra mags for handguns or the rifle, it would definitely be a slog, but it’s a worst-possible-scenario.
Leave the toys at home.
I will make sure to keep an eye out for you.
"Toys"?? Don't end up as a free supply drop/care package.
@@themightycrixus1131 anyone who wants my stuff can try to get it, I’ll give them all the ammo they want, one round at a time.
What exactly are you referring to as toys? Serious question, trying to learn my way around this.
@@joshrandall3632 super proud of your tactical ignorance. Don’t pretend to ask a question then cop a snotty attitude when someone replies… then again, your account is fake so you’re probably only here to spread hate, so just do your thing, the internet was made for people like you.
Why did I feel attacked when you said peasant level lol
First time viewer. I've built survival bags for a variety of reasons. Your full disclosure up front earned you another subscriber. I look forward to watching the rest of your stuff
This guy gives excellent reviews. I was entertained from the beginning. 💪💪🙏
The L50 flashlight is a beast . I carried that flashlight on patrol ...critically underrated .. I now have 5 of them all over truck , bedroom, plate carrier. EDC
acebeam or bust
too bad they're not made in America 😢
Your timing is perfect! On my list is updating to fall/winter on our bags. Thank you for sharing your amazing insights into this as it really is an important part of anyone’s EDC. y’all really need to take this seriously 🤍🤍🤍🥰
That reaper tool is handy for sure. I had a junkie with a crowbar break into my house a few years ago and I went out and bought a "Tekton 12 inch angled end pry bar" from Amazon straight away after seeing how easily it compromised my back door. They don't call it "the key to every door in town" for nothing. I melted the plastic handle off mine with a torch to shorten it up and make it thinner, then wrapped my own handle with paracord. Best $18 investment.
I’ve got a pretty decent kit built over the years but I like your additions. Glad to see I’m not the only one with a MacGyver kit in the bag. I’ve also got electrical tape, a few nails, and some other odds and ends that could be useful in a few ways.
This is a great list. I saved money and just made my own fire starter via stuffing Vaseline cotton balls into a straw and I sealed both ends. I make them to fit into an altoid can and in each can about 10-15 straws plus a lighter and a free pack of matches from the local gas station. Got 1 in every car and emergency bag. super light and portable
This was a wonderfully comprehensive video, sir. I've seen many of your videos over the years, and I always learn something helpful from them. As a long-haul truck driver for many-many years, I've always had at least one bug out bag or whatever name that folks choose to call these helpful bags today. For me, it's just a thinking mans bag that has something in it for anything that I could need if I'm out of the tractor and in the elements outside. Over the years, I've tried my best to find the best made items that I can afford and have applied that (buy once, cry once) mentally to the item/tool that I have chosen to put into my Maxpidition bag of choice. I've forced myself to really become comfortable with all of my tools in order to not have a learning curve when I would actually have to use the many different items in my bags. I very much understand that knowledge is the very best tool that a person can acquire in life in general, and if I were to look at the tool that has been with me (that I have used the most...over the years), I guess it would be my Leatherman Surge in my Deadskin Leather Sheath. It is now so very-very used (the Leatherman and the sheath) that I can't imagine even one time not carrying this much loved tool. Both the tool and the sheath have a wonderful, one of a kind patina at this point, and although I have several Leatherman tools that I've put into many of my different bags, I still seem to carry the same old Surge every single day... and at this point, it is just a part of my everyday attire. At any rate, I see that I've gone down the rabbit hole 🕳 and I apologize for this, sir. Thank you again for posting yet another very informative video, and I thank you for your service to this country. May you and your family always be well. Take care. 🤔
My bag is a bag I use every day, that has survival aspects but also stuff I use all the time. Im also in the middle of nowhere with no cell service a lot of times for work so a good edc bag setup is a must
Good one for the budget. I generally don't carry a rod and striker, but I carry two bic lighters and Usually one in my pocket, as well, always for different tasks, even as a non smoker its handy. I replaced duct tape with gaffer tape, and I wrap it around my lighters. Great for repairs, and a little strip of it is a good fire starter. There's also a 550 cord, I can't remember the name, that has snare wire, fishing line and fire starter incorporated in it. I just carry a poncho, and poncho liner, and socks, instead of the emergency blankets, tents and stuff, old infantry habit. A basic IFAK, and maybe a little boo boo kit. Good call on the multitool, I have one in my pocket, and one in the bag. Indispensable. (Survival Cord, 620 lb, and Gaffer Power tape is the best )
I would not remove the emergency blankets from the kit because you could need to use it on an injured person in an accident. Plus weighs almost nothing and takes up almost no room.
Did a couple of get homes back in my long distance cycling days. Of course it was a different situation so different kit (more multi tool heavy). There was one change I made after the first time which made a world of difference. Replaced the tarp as shelter with an army poncho and had a lightweight tarp for on the ground. You don't want to hang around unless you are too tired to do anything else. You can set up the poncho like a tent if it's raining and you have to sleep or just wear it for additional warmth if it isn't. If you aren't 100% comfortable with the area you are in you are wearing your cover if disturbed, grab your ruck and you are on your way with all your kit in seconds. A brew kit is great too, hot coffee is great for morale, you get the boost and if you are lost it is an excuse to stop and reassess before you make another decision. The last one I don't have to tell an ex Marine, feet, it's hard on the feet, you need a fresh pair of socks and try to wash your feet regularly and take care of them.
The brew kit is essential, especially for us older guys! But you will need some way to heat the water, which will require adding a cup and a mini campstove.
@@CowboySurvivalIf you carry an uninsulated metal water bottle, you can heat the water right in there. Even a small fire will boil water.
@@joshrandall3632 yes, you can boil water in an uninsulated bottle, but you may not want a fire because they take time to start and to burn, you have to collect resources and if you’re in an unsafe situation a fire is a beacon letting everyone know where you are (light, smoke, smell and charred earth left behind). I carry a gas stove with a small butane canister as well as an old-school hobo stove made out of a soup can.. neither of them weigh anything really and I like having the option of using a small twig-fire or gas stove. This would be for emergencies however, because I carry ready-to-eat food that I can cold-soak or eat straight and a water filter AND treatments tabs, making a fire would be a last resort, really only in the event of extreme cold/hypothermia. If everything is safe, lots of other people traveling around, refugees moving all over, a campfire would probably be fine and even help with some morale, but you don’t want to depend on it. If I’m in this sort of situation it means I’m GOING somewhere, I’m going to walk until it’s time to sleep, then get up and walk some more, I’m not on a camping trip, I’m trying to get home to my family.
@@Ry4n.gr33n Super proud of you and your tactical awarenesses. Completely irrelevant but thanks for the essay.
@@joshrandall3632 my “essay” was actually completely relevant to the topic of cooking with a fire or not. Thanks for displaying such a humble, inquisitive attitude! You’re definitely the kind of guy I’d want with me in a disaster.
Awesome pack build!
I carry a 5.11 "Urban" bag myself, but it still feels bulky, even with minimal get home supplies in it.
Even outside of medical scenarios, scissors are a better choice than a knife for a ton of cutting situations and don't have the nearly the same amount of legal carry restrictions that a knife may have. I carry a pair of electrical snips in my EDC bag for some of these reasons, I also work in AV so being able to cut wires and zip ties easily is a plus too.
Yes! Always carry trauma shears!
love this. expensive gear just makes you a bigger target.
Have the same bag, love it. Use it for my EDC bag because I have gone way past what my pockets can hold. Have a full backpack for my get home bag that lives in my truck.
I would definitely add a tourniquet . Unless the soka kit comes with one. Great video keep up the good work!
This popped up in my recommendations and I definitely subscribed 2 minutes in👌 great content and definitely a good teacher love the content.
Thanks Man! A thoughtful get home bag presentation. I 'll be back for more info, and some support for you. Peace
thoughtfull ? does he not drink water ?
Putting a bag together is a very personal thing. This bag covers a good amount of possibilities.
I believe this bag and contents makes for a well rounded kit that gives enough to be useful for anyone and be functional with quality gear.
My wife thinks I am a nut! But I am having a ball doing the GHB "thing". Plus, I am having to re-tool old skills and I am learning tons of new stuff. I camped a LOT when I was a kid, but the technology today is so much more advanced, it is ridiculous!
Aw a fellow peasant haha I have a bag that I use to carry when I worked in EMS from 5.11 and you have given me some things to add that I did not consider!
Love the bag! Only critique is for the EMR Shears, adding a small velcro style strip to run through a MOLLE tab and the shear handle so they don't bounce or fall out. Otherwise AWESOME!
Really? Thats your *only* critique after watching this train wreck? 😂
Just my two cents. Figured everyone else will rip apart the rest of the kit
Sorry, too many little extra gimmicks for me. Where do you put your morning jacket and other cloths in the heat of the day. I prefer a much bigger bag. With empty space for bulky clothing rather the strapping stuff to the outside. Also I'm not in your price range $$$
Great time to update my bag! Thanks for dropping this!
Vacuum seal everything it is going to reduce the size most things and provide waterproofing.
7:53 A length of electrical conduit that’s 5/8” inside diameter and as long as your pack will accommodate can pair nicely with a carpenters chisel that’s got a rat tang (typically in a resin handle) I wrapped my conduit with black sports tape. This can offer significant leverage-pry for B&E (if necessary and obviously only in life critical situations) or any number of other pry tasks. The conduit solo is an excellent strike weapon that’s extremely light and can deliver self defense blows almost as debilitating as an Asp. If one puts on their imagination cap there’s a lot that a 12-18” piece of lightweight, strong conduit can do: blow poke, water sourcing, improvised tourniquet windlass. The conduit weighs less than a couple AA batteries.
Thank you for actually making it easy for us by giving us an actual list!
numer one on aly list is a portable water filter . you can die of dehydration faster than anything else
good to have friends looking out for each other, dont forget the booboo/owe kit including common OTC meds and short sup of Rx meds
This was great. - First time viewer and new subscriber.
I've actually decked out an old Alice pack and it has served me well so far. Cheers from a little island of the coast of Texas and Semper Fi
The problem i found with the bag is that it keeps all the weight on one shoulder. Anybody that has humped long distances knows that will become an issue. I finally went back to my $30 walmart mossy oak pack. Wayyyy more comfortable as it distributes the weight over both shoulders.
Agreed. Sling bags are for when you need to get in and out of the bag frequently, not when you’re trying to ruck some mileage and get home.
Agree! I have a 5.11 sling bag, only use it when traveling around town such as: going to the coffee shop, public library, grocery shopping, etc. and I do have get home gear inside.
Was thinking the same. Looks like a nice bag but the sling seems like a bad choice.
I agree with you about the sling bag. I had my get home gear in a 5.11 sling bag and found it terrible to haul gear a long distance.
I was just commenting the same thing
My first time here loved this video. I am working on putting mine together as we speak with great ideas from this video. Please make a new 2024 August version.
Not a bad kit brother! My own little flavor to add is a couple rubber door stops. Great for evasion if you wanted to jam it under a door to make anyone following you have a hard time. Buys yourself extra seconds, could also use it to more throughly secure an area in case you needed to take a pause.
Great information; thank you! I have just recently been workin on putting a bag together for my husband and me. Crazy times.....
I put together a small edc/get home bag in the sling bag I take with me anytime I drive out more than like 45 mins. It's nothing crazy, but it's stuff you'll wish you had if you don't. Off the top of my head:
-20000MaH solar battery bank, charges the fan & my phone if I ever run short. Takes a while to get fully charged again, but its a 2 year old single panel solar bank with 20000MaH stored. Does the job well.
-2000MaH battery bank, electric handfan, flashlight combo (It gets really hot in Florida, this little battery fan has saved me a million times)
-Phone chargers and a fastcharging wall brick encased in a waterproof casing
-2 bic lighters
-A spare pocket knife
-About 15ft of spare cord
-A bandana
-A bright rechargeable waterproof headlamp
-A compass, just cause I have the space & it's always nice to know where north is.
-A tactical spare toothbrush with a spare tactical travel sized Colgate toothpaste + hand sanitizer
-24 Oz canteen
-Small medkit, just bandaids, self adhesive bandages, gauze wraps, rubbing alcohol, 2 tourniquets, & gauze patches & plugs. That and whatever over the counter meds I can get at walgreens. Dramamine, Ibuprofen, Pepcid, Tums, etc.
I had that same bag for about 9 years. I rucked with this bag that maintained a solid 35 pounds of weight for approximately 1200 miles. One of the straps broke on an 8 mile hike. Durable bag but these bags should be rated based on sustained carrying weight vs carrying miles. Also, a bag should also have a hydration pouch not a canteen. A canteen or water bottle makes too much noise during movement.
Grayll water purification bottle or Sawyer mini are both worth considering.
To insulate a single walled drink bottle wrap it in a bandana or similar.
100% I have been looking at the grayl. Claims to filter viruses. Sawyer does not, that I remember. Might be worth the price
Well done. Do you have a video for the $600 bag and materials that you carry yourself?
First time watching. Like your logic when picking items
Mornin, brother! Thats funny i actually went through my survival stuff yesterday morning and put together 3 emergency bugout bags. Everything is organized now 😊
For my car/get home bag, I started with a very small, very inexpensive survival kit/bag off Amazon, added on to it extensively. I also made a separate first aid/trauma bag, and added a small Molle pouch with a GMRS radio, (you need GMRS FCC license) with radio frequency booklet. I also recommend a firearm, locked in a secure safe in your car also, and vacuum pack 50 rounds of ammo, (YOU MUST TRAIN in firearm tactics)
I also figure if I had to add a 3rd person in to my mix, I could give them this bag as their own survival kit to not rely on my supplies, because they failed to be prepared!
Great job brother on the video, you could also throw in a can oper, a sprok, a cap, small back up charger, small first aid meds, and a small radio. Love your video.
Nice channel man! Glad you popped up. Perfect timing, I’ll be checking more of your videos out for sure
Great review. I have the Roaring Fire Slingshot Tactical Sling Bag, Concealed Carry Sling Pack and love it. Yea, all their stuff has long names but hey, I just call it the RF Sling Bag. Lol Learned about the Sling Bag on Sensible Prepper and like the way you packed the full blown Tactical Backpack.
Really great recommendations but also, just a really nice video. Great lighting and clear crisp pictures, you talk about all the different things in the bag with detail and everything is clearly shown and also clearly listed on your UA-cam post. Great job! I’m going to look for future reviews from you.
Really appreciate the budget bag. Many folks cannot swing $500 plus for a low probable event/use.
Build over time, don't stress yourself thinking you need it all at once, start with basics and build on that for the remainder of your life
Remainder of their life..? For the unprepared, that may not be very long... 🤔
A big problem with building a bag is that everyone thinks they need all the best most expensive gear and if they cant afford it, they don't get it. Even if you have to get some of the cheap stuff that your favorite UA-camr doesn't have, that's good enough. Build a bag. Build any bag that YOU can afford thats going to help you survive better than someone who has NOTHING. Even if its cheap and not the "cool guy" stuff. Just do SOMETHING that will give you some advantage of survival.
Nice budget DIY GHB. Another quality video from Marine X
I understand very well about wanting to build a go bag but being on a budget. But there are certain things that you don't cheap out on when building your go bag.
Also, don't strike your Ferro rod with the edge of your knife! Youll ruin the cutting edge! Just use the spine.
Oh and try to avoid strapping stuff to the outside of your pack.
ok to strap bulky stuff you want accessible when you stop to rest or even use the potty- a spare flashlight, shit kit, binoculars, a backup knife or multitool, water bottle, small food items-spare pair of socks, first aid-kit, night vision moved there before darkness, ........ the key is expect to lose this gear if you are not very careful- one great way to ensure you dont stop and realize shtuff has fallen off is to "tie your gear down to the sack-use molle if available or even a central tie-down spot with a d-ring- im also a big fan of 550 cord and carriers, such as sheaths, canteen holder, etc is to zip tie them too- saves a lot of heartache and easy accessable rather than "digging" through pack every time you stop- just dont use it to start storing comfort items (more food, old maps, spare ammo, spare boots, books, maps, hats, sunglasses, hearing protection, dont want the bag weighed down more than needed, especially if your walking it, more water more water-
@@markmalone7091 i heard that
Got 1 of those cheap 60 dollar packs on Amazon. Pretty cool... Now I want a real big boy bag! Gonna invest in food buckets and a med pack as well. Generator hookup for the home etc... After my father died and I'm in charge of the home it's all about security! My mom's been working on a bug out bag for herself. She's 78! I get her stuff from time to time. I want a bag with stuff that lasts! 😊
That AR looks nice to😂😂😂
I am going to be a keyboard warrior without reading comments because why not... my recommendations are change the Bic lighter for a Clipper brand, they are refillable and the flint is replaceable. I also think a LifeStraw/Sawyer could be more effective in most urban places especially with a 4-way sillcock key. I don't know where you are but in Texas as least when we have winter emergencies the standing water doesn't freeze for a long time so there is usually ample water around its just dirty. the newish LifeStraw peak solo is a really great backup option that doesn't take up much space. - Okay I read some comments and lots of people are talking about a filter but I stand by the Peak solo by LifeStraw as an option
You can knit the parachute cord together so it looks like a pot holder so that it is easy to manage and loosens easily.
Ooooo the peasant level. I haven't even seen the video but this is for sure my level!!
Thank you for this! I’ve been thinking about doing this. It’s time! Great video!
Pesent level survival dude.
Me: here ✋🏼
The only thing is 1 rain storm, and your stuff is ruined and / or wet and heavy. Either a trash bag or dry bags will fix that.
One more thing... steady pressure on the ferro rod, and use the back of the knife so you don't ruin your blade.
If it starts raining won't he put on his poncho/raincoat?
Some good info for additions to my current bag !!!!
The bag was sweet, but I'm really digging that headgear you're rockin'
First time by. I'll check out some more of your videos. Love that Reapr! I drive a day-cab semi and any given day I can be as much as 200 miles from home. So, in a worse case situation, (having to walk) it's going to take me a minute to get home. Unfortunately, that means a larger GHB. Right now, in winter months, I have gone to using the 5.11 Rush 100 60L. Winter gear, clothing and food take up a lot of room. Then there is a DD 3mx3m tarp for shelter and a better to have something than nothing Kel-Tec sub-2000. After that, it's just the regular stuff we all carry in our bags. Summer I'm going to try a new bag. I'd like to get it down to at least a 45L bag. I also have a Wynex double layer admin pouch that I use for my EDC and it attaches to the GHB nicely. The admin pouch, I recommend taking a look at. It's a chest rig, but you can attach it to you pack as well.
Headlamp (hands free) lighting option is useful. Discreet low visibility lighting has benifits. Plus signalling options etc.
Walking in most or poor visibility, you may wish for increased visibility in some situations.
That save Ferris shirt is hilarious !!!!!!! 🔥
A great fire starting option is a small mason jar, filled with isopropyl alcohol and few corks.
My bag is in my car/truck every day I go to work (35 miles away from home). Not sure how long it would take me to walk home, but it is all suburban travel. If I must walk, then I am prepared for the trip to take up to 4 days. It also means the stuff must truly have it the fan.
Hi, I am not saying that you doing something wrong, but I personally see things differently and there are points to be mentioned:
1. Choosed bag has a lot of possibilities to carry thing outside, but almost has no free space inside, why do you limit owner that way? If truck is stuck and way home should be continued by feet, isnt there something usefull in truck in addition to that bag? Free space weights nothing you know. (in addition I would say, that when bag stored, everything should kept be inside bag - cleaner and safer, but its kind of my internal point)
2. Are the mask filters made with active carbon? If yes, they should be stored sealed othervise they would be spoiled before usege.
3. I saw eyes protection from the sun, but in my experience it is more important to have transparent eyes protection in that type of bag. And most probably there is already sunglases on the person if its shiny day.
4. These shiny, never used, brand new VSSL tubes are nice and jingly when used on top of the table, but in uncomfortable conditions pouches work the best. Its waste of time to sort through cans in the tube, when they could be put into dump zip pouch to make any of items available straight away.
Let me know if you consider any of my statements.
Thanks, most excellent presentation with tons of great advice, was never bored
good video, I don't have any type of pry bar in my kit and seeing this video reminded me how useful those mutli purpose bars can be..
Regarding headlamps, there are ones that come with a rechargeable battery pack that are also compatible with 3 AAA batteries. You can keep both the rechargeable and additional AAAs in the bag for longer run time.
Yeah, petzl core… good choice…
I love my Petzl. Which they had an IR headlamp lolZ
It’s not just the petzl. Home Depot and Walmart also sell ones with AAA compatible rechargeable battery packs.
@@SDWNJNice, too bad I’m in New Zealand… WalMart is quite the drive from here… back here, we can’t even own a “Black Rifle” anymore…
Great timing. We just got our first snowfall yesterday, and I've been switching gear over.
I got an lmf 2 gerber with a drop leg sheath and a gerber muti tool and a gerber survival shovel too you can coutomize these bags anyway you want that’s what I like
Bro, I have made so many BOB, or GHB because every time I see someone else's with ideas that I didn't think about I make one like that.
I have this bag and love it. Only problem was the main sling...the fat part...where it attaches to the bottom strap. 6:25 in the video. That part is weak and came apart. I drilled a hole in both parts and now use a carabiner there. That is where roaring fire could set themselves apart. They make great stuff and most sling bags are weak at at least one of the 2 points where they hook up to the main bag. Mine is holding up very well and my rigged up holes haven't stretched out at all.
Dryer lint is an excellent tinder and it compresses nicely in a ziploc bag taking up minimal space
Good video all and all. Some really nice gear in their and I like how you orientated the bag. The one thing I did catch though was when you were reviewing the vssl bottle, that one cup you said to keep dry stuff in you had said shoes lol. IDK how you would put shoes in that but we all knew what you meant.
I love this bag. Got one ordered! Thank you!
id add a small solar blanket that packs up flat and a usb C chord to charge a phone and the lights. Also maybe an emergency hand crank radio too if there was room. some are able to charge things as well and work as a spare light so you have 3-4 lights as redundencys.
first time seeing or hearing about Datrex rations and water, thanks for the share
Bro that was one of the best Get Home bag videos I have seen. Your buddy is getting a nice setup. Thanks for sharing and I subscribed to your channel.
Another thing i would recommend is a hiking/waterproof/buoyant bag in case of a flood which is more likely than war is in the US anytime i think bug out bags shouldnt be heavy material more so heavyduty lightweight materials because if there is war or you got to bugout your going to realize the weight real fast and any weight you can get rid of is great.
And the peasants rejoiced.
I feel like depending on who the kit is for, I feel like a small survival book that has knots and some general tips about survival and first aid would be great and not that much extra.
Also, I feel like a Life Straw-style water system would be a nice cheap addition. But be aware that most don't filter viruses, so not all water sources are viable, or get one that does.
Also, I think I know another alternative that can save a few extra bucks. There's an even cheaper knife that is very good for its cost I think. It goes on sale for like 35 bucks and tough little guy. It's called Condor Terrasaur Fixed 4.15.
Stopping because the comment can go on forever. Great video!
Just got a Condor Urban Puuko a couple weeks ago. 1095 blade and paper micarta scales. 82 usd. Lovin' it.
First time seeing your channel. Im now a fan
Enjoyed you video . My first time watching one of your videos. You give a lot of good information. Thank you .Mike.
Excellent work and thoughtful approach to bad juju.
"make sure the stitching is top tier for your bag" agree...that seam on your Esee bag has seen better days
Exactly for a $550-650 bag i would expect that stitching to hold up to damn near everything!
Man, I always learn something from and enjoy your videos.
My brother I love these videos. Thank you for always keeping it a buck and then some! Salute
Hey brother just came across the channel getting ideas from different dudes on bugout bags and definitely enjoyed the video. Got yourself a new subscriber! Skål! 🍻
The zip ties are great addition and I would recommend buying reusable zip ties.