Instant way to cut weight in your Bug Out Bag!
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I was an Infantryman, light Infantry and Mechanized. Pack your items in clear zip lock sandwich bags and use till they wear out. For your main compartment and sleep system, use those Contractor grade waste bags which are black. Again use till they wear out. All typically purchased in bulk are cheap and the zip lock bags allow you to "see" the items so you can easily find at night, under tactical conditions. If done right, your items will be waterproof and can use your pack/ ruck for water crissings. Spent many years using this system so I know it works. Cheers
Yeah, this is a thru hikers trick, I use it for all the reasons you said, although I have 4 dedicated cotton zipper bags that are thin an very light an are marked with a Sharpie as to what's in them. Another point is to put masking tape on the heavy duty Ziploc an write in Sharpie as to what there for, an the contents of each one, just an idea. Also a 55 gal trash bag inside of the ruck keeps everything dry with the contents inside, way lighter than old school ruck bags or dry bags an holds more to boot. Thx for the vid
Great video on a topic that I haven't seen anyone else cover this way! Two thumbs up!!
Angery American’s “Going Home” books are some of my favorites.
I take the heavy mill Plastic bags and go around the outside edges with the heavy duty clear Gorilla tape. This really makes the seems stronger and will keep them from busting / spitting apart at the seems. The smaller ones I tape up the hole bag if I need to carry something heavy in them. I have loaded lose freedom seeds up in them and they hold up well.
Awesome stuff. I just bought a bunch of clear mil ziploc bags to replace individual pouches.
I’ve always thought this way and it’s so great to see you run a video on this point.
My edc pack is about 30ish pounds. I'm using Kifaru zip bags and just reorganized it two day ago. I added some light weight clothes and could barely get it zipped. My pack is a Kifaru Antero and it's great. Currently running an admin pouch mollied to the outside and will probably keep that because that's where the g19, 2 extra mags and SF flashlight ride. Definitely going to go through it again today thanks to this vid. Thanks PA!
Looking at the kifaru Antero bag its a 24liter pack that weights 3.15lbs. Not saying its a bad pack by any means but if you compare it to a Hyperlite mountain Southwest bag they are 54 liters and weights 1.98lbs.
Your gaining doubling the space for 1.2lbs less at the same price point, And it's fully waterproof.
Just a recommendation at the end of they day no one is "wrong" do what makes you happy and comfortable 😁
Thank you for your video, I’m always discussing this topic with my friends. As nice as these pouches are, simple plastic bags or higher end ones are cheaper lighter and more practical
Y'd say that the point is to evaluate each item with attention to weight. Sometimes a switch may be worthwhile, other times not
Bags have definitely gotten lighter since my time as an Airman( late 80s- early 90s). Now, I'm glad they have.
Wish I’d seen this 3 years ago when I started this journey lol
I've already done that some time ago for space and weight reasons...still got a 50+ lbs ruck lol.
Lol mine is honestly too heavy aswell . Weight will always be the nemesis!
I like the Kifaru ultralight pullouts. They come in a variety of sizes. Light and durable.
Thanks for the video.
Awesome ! Why I didn't think of this idea ? It definitely works for me, I'll swap out those heavy stuff right now ! Thanks for the video and it'll benefit a lot of people.
This is one reason I went with ziplock bags plus they’re transparent and they’re cheap! They still weigh 25 pounds each, I have one in each vehicle. Too many people care more about looks then function. IMO
Great idea!
Good stuff. Excellent suggestions for sure.
Cutting weight by cutting bags is a big deal. Glad you found out. Decent ziplocs save tons of weight and as you said, you can *see* what you're messing with. Great insightful video for those that hadn't figured it out yet, and don't want to carry piles of excess weight for no good reason.
O yeah. I became very weight conscious in 2017 and started to weigh everything and that was one of the several things I found out. So I figured why not share it with everyone.
Been doing this to cut weight for couple decades. I used a sharpie to id and color code bags. Initially for waterproofing. I do like the tape idea. Repairs, fire starting, etc.... Good video. Thanks.
I'm a zip lock guy! I never wanted to spend money on the organization bags and didneven think about the weight savings. So...added bonus...I'm saving weight too! Lol. I also can compress my stuff by pushing the air out and sealing the bag.
Absolutely! Two birds one stone. Or in military terms "modularity" lol
This video will make people think about there gucci storage bags dry bags are more then bags waterproof and they are also floatation device worth a think ATVB BRO 👍😎👍
Nice video thanks for the tips keep them coming please
The pouches are nice if! Attaching them to the outside of a pack or belt I never understood putting a pouch like that inside your pack great video👍
I’m a former infantryman and current thru-hiker. I hiked the AT in 2019, and the Pinhoti in Feb of 2021. I mention that to show I have experience in both a tactical and civilian backgrounds in this area. THIS MAN IS SPEAKING TRUTH!
I leave in two weeks to sobo the Arizona trail. With 6 days of food, and 2 liters of water, my weight is 22 lbs. Base weight is 10 lbs. (Usually 9, but carrying an extra pound of gear to increase my water capacity to 6 liters for long carries across the desert.)
I love that he is combining the tactical and ultralight mindsets into a fluid system that uses the best of both worlds. Keep these videos coming!!!
Thank you for the support. Also 10lbs is still a very amazing base weight! Good luck and have fun on the AZT !
Good video as always brother stay safe out there
Currently doing this with my his and hers bags. Its a great idea
Great tip!
Nice
Great information, thank you.
I like the ides alot. I'm looking now at doing just that. Get rid of all the bag in bags. 3 birds with 1 stone always better, visible items, waterproof, and organizational.
This is awesome! I have the super lightweight stuff for my main treks and EDC stuff. The only exception I have is my chest kit. I want something very tough and rugged and reliable should I get in to an emergency or for search and rescue. Other than this one thing, all my organization bags and pack are extremely lightweight. My last trek, with food and water, was only about 25 pounds for three days and nights.
Been rucking for years ( large Alice)
Recently found out I have 2 bulging disc (L4-L5)
I have to reduce my weight significantly before I get back rucking.
Like large Alice w/frame empty weighs almost #10
Large 511 bag weighs #3
I generally use ziplock bags 2 per whatever to make sure there water proof.
When i getta hole in my ziploc bags i clear tape or duktape em & put em back to work
Makes great sense but what’s longevity of the plastic bags or the dry bags for constant use??? For outdoors/ bush crafting
A bug out bag in my opinion isn't supposed to be used for constant use or bushcrafting it's meant for you to get to a predetermined location with other supplies placed for long term use.
@@PreparedAirman what would you recommend for such things as a bug out bag/bush crafting Storage I have a large Molly a medium Molly a three day assault pack a couple of medium Alice rucks and one ILBE ruck would you go with pouches I do like those seal line bags any help would be great thank you p.s. love your channel
For the price of a name brand freezer zip lock bag, even if you had to replace every month or two, I used the same ones for months at a time when I thur hike (using them every day)
Great video please make more tip videos
More are on the way!😁
Are there actually people that use molle pouches like that (meant to be externally attached) to separate gear INSIDE a ruck?
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All the sames mistakes in all countries. I love my 5.11 an my Helikon-Tex stuff, but i use one of these only as an edc bag. On vacation or Weekend i try to use only lightweight stuff. if you pay more, you can buy more durable but light plasticbags.
Great video. greetings from Germany 🤜🤛
(sorry about my english)
Yeah but witch one would last longer in the elements the heavy or light weight I am not talking about a little camping trip I am talking about months here or even longer like say if you have a 2 year challenge
Of course the heavier one is more durable against abuse. But at the cost of dubble the weight? Plus both are combat proven products used overseas in brutal conditions.
I can tell you from personal experience (4 deployments with me) the maxpedition Dump pouch works and has held up very well but it's heavy..
where do you get the thick clear zip lock bags???????? send link please.
I purchased mine from a local shop. I think they are 6 or 8 Mil thick and normally come in packs of 100. They are hard to find individually.
@@PreparedAirman Hey good for you to read the Angry American series.14 books in all. You are the only you tuber who ever mentioned these books. I have been stuck in a chair for 2+ yrs with a head injury I can read but not tell you what i read, maybe a week later I could . Thanks for responding to my last comment on this page. Liked the snow/sleeping bag video.
Than you. Good series btw, I'm actually on Book 11 at the moment.
Informative video thanks, but I didn't like the ziploc idea cause they aren't reusable often which contribute to the global pollution we are watching the consequences !
Go with zip locks
They are not very durable... the corners always blow out extremely fast.
0:58 Then we ought to stop playing minecraft and get outside
Who else has ever been to church and you felt the priest/preacher was talking to/about you?.....this video was talking to/about me....
Lol I like the analogy 😉
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Good stuff. I've always been fanatical about cutting weight. "Every Ounce Counts".
You blew my mind lol. I use thick plastic bags your talking about. I upgraded a couple (ifak) like the Gucci bag but thought it only complicates my pack. So I subscribed lol looking forward to the next video
Great video! Really informative! I enjoyed!
great stuff!!!! I love my hyperlite pack
You hit it Brother I use to do the same thing. I still keep A couple pouches in my bags for grab N go if I needed to ditch main bag, mostly use plastic bags for organization to help drop weight. T
This is a great start to what could be an amazing series of educational videos. At first, I was wondering what equipment had to be taken out of the bag. It was a real duh moment when you said lightweight storage components. Just this little detail has probably gone over so many heads. This will help a lot of people.
Great video and yes, please do more as you have suggested.
The point that I am taking away from this video is that I am a box person.
My love of MOLLE comes from my OCD, so now I must accept that I must adapt and find a middle ground between having different bags attached on the outside of my pack for quick access and having one big pack with everything thrown in willie-nillie.
Also, your approach is more gray-man as well.
It's definitely a balance. It is annoying to pull everything out of your bag if you need something in the bottom of your bag but the weight savings makes up for it. Plus I put more used items towards the top for easy access.
Looking for a good hand held radio.Any suggestions beside Chinese.
poor people have poor ways!! been doing the plastic bags for a long time!! thanks for sharing with us!!
Sometimes theirs no reason to upgrade. The simplest answer is the best answer lol
Thanks
I never would’ve thought to look at the weight of my individual bags….. I think I only have 2 in my bugout bag though. At least only 2 I can think of at the moment.
Another way to reduce weight is to just leave all the important stuff at home and run real fast between grocery stores.
Dang it... I've been wasting my money this whole time.. I should just run more!
Some links to those items would be helpful..good video.
Great video and information. Literally a topic on my mind for awhile now. Hardest part imo is parting with all the money invested in the previous bags, pouches, etc.
Yes I agree, but ebay is a good way to get some of that money back lol
Or repurpose.. They can make great kit for the range, or for vehicle storage of essentials. I use smaller pouch for walking trails at my house (and light maintenance), using them as tool bags and organizers, and even for stuff like gathering berries and mushrooms. Weight only becomes an issue when you need to be light.
About the only thing I kit like that anymore is trauma stuff and magazines. Everything else is in ziplocks or cheap dry bags. If you don't need to get to it in a HURRY does it need to be that organized anyways?
It's always dilema.
On one hand, you lose weight, but sacrifice the durability.
On other hand you add weight, but add durability and multi use.
Do you really need durability if thoes bags will always live and be protected inside your backpack?
Personally I'm not hard on the internal items but I'm very hard on the pack itself. Depends on your environment and mission I suppose.
Where do you go to find a bundle of different sized bags? An Amazon or web link would be appreciated
Outdoor research bags seems to be unavailable at the moment but here is roughly the same thing. www.amazon.com/dp/B095K6PQ1T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_TSN06EJBRGRCAQS6FEB5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I am always fascinated at bug out bags that way more than the bags carried by thru hikers.
Can you do a video about how we could use the now empty heavy bags?
I would say use them for vehicle storage and organization. You vehicle has no issues taking the extra weight. Or you use them in more EDC bag rolls and lastly you could sell them(possibly ebay) to recoop your money and place that money into better upgrades for your bag. Just a suggestion.
Awesome,thank you so much i will buy the light bags now and switch out the heavy military pouches for the light ones right now.Please show us more tips on making our bug out bags lighter.
All I need for my bug out is , tarp with few poles with a bivvy , compact air mattress and a military quilt , hygiene, essential clothing , knife spork, ration packs water bottle, , documents and few electronic gadgets and a local map, fire kits, and few pain medication like asprin , whole thing Weighs about 13kg and I ranger roll everything
I just finished doing this. Amazon has these resealable waterproof tough plastic bags. I bought 30 of them. I'm a bag-aholic. I put everything in them, squash out the air and saves space as well
...literally...?
Awesome vid.
Thank you 😊
11 minutes to say." Put all in a plastic bag!!"
There is so much bullshit from hobbyist out there in this realm of info who don’t know what they are talking about and only regurgitate what they hear from other hobbyist’s who also don’t know what they are talking about. Refreshing to stumble upon a guy willing to share REAL hard earned knowledge to us. It’s very apparent your knowledge and skills, even in your humble approach. Thanks for what you are doing.
That is exactly what I try/attempt to accomplish. No bs, just real world applications and mindset to the commen individual. I may not be the best but I strive to be.
Good advice. I use the super lightweight mesh zipper or ziplock bags to organize most of my gear in my GHB. The ziplock are okay for weekend excursions but don’t hold up long term. Need to get some of those dry bags.
Thanks , always looking for an alternative to save weight.I like the way that you explained things no BS and to the point.