How to build Bug out Bags for the family
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- I'll walk you through the necessary gear for everyone in your family in the event you had to flee your home.
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Different B.O.B. gear discussion:
Child’s B.O.B.: 0:57
Wife’s B.O.B.: 4:24
E.D.C. bag: 10:41
My B.O.B.: 16:48
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E.D.C. gear:
-- Moab 5.11 bag: amzn.to/1W5gO7W
-- SOG pocket knife: amzn.to/1W5gZQE
-- Pocket flashlight: amzn.to/1QPAt3l
-- Water filter: amzn.to/1THpsWm
-- Protein bars: amzn.to/1W5hmuo
-- Glowstick: amzn.to/1THpZaI
-- Storm proof matches: amzn.to/1QlB4gc
-- Fire Steel: amzn.to/1RkTDid
-- Klean Kanteen: amzn.to/1QlDdIW
-- Shemagh: amzn.to/1Rl0QPo
-- Compass: amzn.to/1T6NJHs
-- Cargo tape: amzn.to/1T6Occz
-- Water purification tablets: amzn.to/1QPBW9O
-- Mechanic gloves: amzn.to/1THqCB7
-- Multi-tool knife: amzn.to/1Qtrwhb
-- Two way HAM radio: amzn.to/1UAGPtr
-- Headlamp: amzn.to/1T6MJD5
-- Rescue Signal Mirror: amzn.to/1TUblhe
-- SAS Survival handbook: amzn.to/1QttVIG
-- Tush wipes: amzn.to/1TUbFg8
-- Carabiners: amzn.to/1Qtv7f3
-- Monocular: amzn.to/1Qts6v9
-- Journal: amzn.to/1QtrVA0
-- Whistle: amzn.to/1QtrKVp
-- R.A.T.S Tourniquet: amzn.to/1QtrExa
-- Israeli Bandage: amzn.to/1Qtulij
-- Mylar emergency blanket: amzn.to/1THrl5o
-- Tush wipes: amzn.to/1W5jQcs
-- Wetfire: amzn.to/1Qtob1v
Primary B.O.B. gear:
-- Eberlestock Backpack: amzn.to/1nhBxWg
-- Ka-Bar Becker BK7 Knife: amzn.to/1VbXowM
-- Rain Tarp: amzn.to/1REY8a0
-- DoubleNest Hammock: amzn.to/1U2WX2J
-- Water bladder: amzn.to/1RkYWyb
-- Paracord: amzn.to/1REZTEg
-- Eton Scorpion flashlight: amzn.to/1QlG7NF
-- Emergency sleeping bag: amzn.to/1poAFAO
-- Rain gear: amzn.to/1poC8aq
-- MRE's: amzn.to/1UAEdvE
-- Mountain house meals: amzn.to/1poCoGc
-- Toaks titanium cup: amzn.to/1TU7aSP
-- Stanley cook set: amzn.to/1QtqUIj
-- Stove: amzn.to/1UAFyma
-- Medical kit: amzn.to/1QtrNjW
-- Fleece Watch Cap: amzn.to/1U2YmGo
Wife's B.O.B. gear ... many of the same as listed above along with the following:
-- Rush 72 pack: amzn.to/29FIApu
-- Esbit stove: amzn.to/29FI5M8
-- Ka-bar Becker BK2: amzn.to/29GIMpO
-- Swiss Army Knife: amzn.to/29xYAHO
-- Cooking pot: amzn.to/29xYn7J
-- Eat N Tool: amzn.to/29GJu6I
I would suggest three items for the children's bug out bags.
1) A child's ID bracelet, you can include lot of different information on them such as contacts and medical info.
2) A mylar emergency blanket or sleeping bag. They are pretty light and if ever they got lost the children can stay put waiting for help while relatively sheltered.
3) A life straw. Its probably the easiest way for a child to filter water and most younger children probably wouldn't think twice about drinking out of a stream if they were thirsty enough.
Thats the first thing I saw was missing .. that and some form of storage for important documents.. birth certificates, etc.. in Mom or Dads bag.
Don't know exactly what a child's ID bracelet is, but I'd back that up, as it seems to be what I would have suggested: informations about your children (like name, adress, etc) and infos about the parents.
I'd add in some critcal informations like names, adresses, phone numbers of contact persons, family and so on. Printed and laminated, _with pictures_.
Thats why:
Not every bug out scenario is because of the end of the world. So there is a good chance, that the services like police, the military, fire and EMS are still operating. Heck - even in WW2 those services where still operating! Pictures and descriptions you can hand out to those services (or they can make copies), so they can help you to reunite with your kids. With pictures and descriptions of yourself and your wife, your kids can help emergency services to find you.
It would even be a good idea to ad those things to the EDCs.
Back in the day when I was serving with German Federal Disaster Relief Agency, we where on duty during a big "fair" stretching over more then 50 miles, several hundred thousand visitors from all over Germany riding their bikes (area was closed for all motorized traffic) in the middle of summer. We found a young boy who was crying because he got seperated from his family. The discreption he could gave us wasn't to helpfull: he told us his perents are "tall", wearing shorts and t-shirts and riding bikes… so that was practically everybody. Well, he knew his first and last name, but the last name was very common in germany so not a big help, too. Thankfully, he had a picture of his mom with him. When we radioed the info, a police officer was just talking to his mother. With the picture we could also ensure handing the boy out to the right person.
(In case you wonder: Yes, we drove him to his family in our rescue truck with lights and siren going, ;) )
PS: Please excuse my bad english.
I dunno whether its easy or not to find "Sarung/Sarong" in northern hemisphere, but this will be good for children to using it as blanket if they are separated from ur group and its lighter than sleeping bag
And a whistle
I would add for children OVER 7.
Training on 🔥. And at least 2 method and materials to make fire.
As well as WHEN TO MAKE A 🔥 AND WHEN NEVER TO MAKE 🔥.
Like need to hide. And how to hide a fire when you have to have one.
Also extra SOCKS. and a hat.
Children are more prone to hyperthermia than adults do to lack of body mass.
I am really impressed with the 14 and 15 year olds here, who are starting survival bags! Keep at it, you're ahead of most teens (and adults! )!! Good job! Never give up; never quit...always keep improving and preparing! :)
My parents think it’s stupid but still let me do it XD
Everyone thinks prepping is stupid until something bad happens.
If nothing else, you can relax a little knowing you have contingency plans in place.
Luck favours the prepared
Thanks 😊
I made a duffel food supply bag and my parents found it.
It had
Rice
Oatmeal
Grits
Soy sauce
A pot with lid
Blue pan
My parents are normies
@@BLZNGFR
Did they roll their eyes? And did you get to keep your food stash? 😁
Try to add a flashlight to that, and a couple bottles of water if you can. Just keep moving forward, adding as you are able to.
Great job! 🤙
Im only 14 and love this stuff, I already have started a bag. This was very useful, thank you for taking your time to make this video.
Same but I'm 15 my bag isn't that big :/
But I'm Canadian and I live I northern Saskatchewan and I learnt how too live off of the land.
Julian P I'm 14 I'm never called 14 tho ppl think I'm 18 or up but stick with it my mother doesn't believe in this kinda stuff my dad did tho he passed 9 years ago sadly but make sure you try and get different views on bags and remember do worry about gear if you can't use it if you can't get a big bag get the basics
Hello fam I'm 15 and I wanna start a bug out bag
Beat you I'm 12
For ten bucks I bought a flip phone (TracFone) for my kid. Never bought any minutes to activate it, but it will still call 911 and it has emergency contact information saved on it; could also take photos of family members or instructions for kid if separated.
+CascadiaPrepper excellent idea...thanks for sharing that.
@Gemcitykid Earthquake?
Quick suggestion for your children's bag. The glow stick should have about 4 to 5 feet of string or paracord tied to it since the main reason for having it would be for signaling. With the string they can spin it around in the air which makes a huge target to see at night. I sure would not want my kids trying to see in the dark with one of those things, especially in the woods, or even in the desert where there is rattle snakes, rocks to trip over or holes in the ground to break a leg. Because of where you live they need more water then that. They also need a way of making a fire like a Bic lighter and cotton balls and the knowledge to do it safely without setting San Diego County on fire. I know from experience that it can get chilly at night in San Diego even in the summer. I was born there. They need to have some more of the basic survival items like emergency blankets, a small fire kit and high caloric, high protein trail mix at least. What if they get separated from you and your wife, God forbid. All of those things I mentioned would only add a few lbs to the bag and they are essential for anyone's bag at least from 4 years old and up. You don't have enough WATER or emergency blanket for any of you. You should have a couple of Grabber survival blankets and cordage to make shelter to get out of the sun and reflect the heat away for you and your family. You should buy Cody Lumdin's book because it covers your climate and area better then any other survival book out there including the SAS survival guide. Cody Lives out there in the desert of California and knows what it takes to survive in it. The Sawyer mini is better then Iodine tablets, but for where you live there is very little surface water. You simply need more WATER!
+bibleprophecy1st great feedback...definitely will review this and implement ... thanks!
+City Prepping make sure that you have body armour, and assault rifles for your kids too
+Pyro AU heehee
Salt and pepper to eat the kids if it gets bad as well :-)
bibleprophecy1st I
for menstrual needs I recommend a menstrual CUP not tampons or pads bc they will go to fast a cup is reusable silicone
There is also some new things like period panties and....this thing that fits around the cervix. Let me find the link.
Period panties, diva cup and a couple of tanpons are the best way to go tampons could be also used for medical needs but the other two are a good way as well. Good investment
@@kellybartron2530 lol "let me find the link"......two months later
Never knew about such a product before. Thank you for this info
Yes this is exactly what i was thinking and i never see people think about that
*_TOE NAIL CLIPPERS?_*
My wife just offered a fair point I never thought about, toe nail clippers while small & lightweight, is almost impossible to reproduce their unique precision. Although most Bug-Out-Bags are composed in such a way as to survive 3-5 days until you reach help or the disaster has passes, every B.O.B. should be constructed as if you will never return home or a temporary evacuation turns permanent. Hence, continuing regular use of toe nail clippers may actually help avoid:
1) infected feet from ingrown toe nails,
2) shredded socks & shoes,
3) achy toes from nails that are too long,
4) or accidental cuts that can become infected because of attempting to use some sharp blade to trim your toe nails,
5) *_toe_* nail clippers are versatile enough to also trim fingers, &
6) in a pinch it is a great compact tool for precise snipping that sometimes can't accomplished with a pocket knife.
no need for toe nail clippers when you have a bk7
+Trenton Lillemon it is an all purpose blade :)
Christian Prepper clippers are a nice luxury to have. I used the scissors on my leatherman for a whole deployment and that got the job done.
Ted Motcheck agreed. A blade, scissors, toe nail clippers, each one is a step up from placing one's foot in their mouth literally to chew off their toe nails with their teeth! LOL!
Any good multi tool should have scissors on them that should do the trick. My swiss army has the best set i have ever used. I use them every time they are that good
Nice set up. I would recommend adding bright orange/yellow parachord to zippers and lanyards just so you can see them better, a map of the state/ local area, water/water filter in your kids bags, emergency space blankets for the kids, hand warmers, basic medical kit w/ quick clot for the kids (amk trauma pack) and a small high visibility tarp to signal for help if you get separated from each other.
Since you live in a desert area, my recommendation is that you add a roll of plastic film and a few cups so you can set up moisture traps and slowly get water with little effort.
Thanks for taking the time to make this. Very rarely see a video with kids & spouses B.O.B items.
+BZA RZA GZA glad you liked it. I've noticed that as well. A lot of videos on gear deals with individuals but obviously in a situation where you're forced out of your home, you're gonna need gear for everyone. thanks for the feedback!
Sarah Matthews why do you care if bugs get gout?
you some kinda pervert?
Sarah Matthews
I have a fold up wagon I hope I'm able to utilize if (when) an emergency situation arises!
Haha Dad knows the bartering power of sugar when shtf...
This is exactly what I have been looking for. I have a wife and two kids. Thanks for putting this together man!
Learned a great lesson this weekend ! I carried a backpack with 3 liters of water this weekend at the Grand Canyon. We take a back pack and fill it with everything we might need all day and then set out. I had a good 35-40lbs in my pack including 3 liter water bottles that were full of spring water. We hiked 2 days all over the south rim up hills and down all over. I didn't think I could carry the pack long as I have not been Hiking lately and have been home. I did pretty well and surprised myself but I recommend everyone fill up a pack and hike around. You will be surprised what you find ! My shoulder hurts more than anything else. And good shoes are a must ! My good walking shoes turned into bad walking shoes the second day ! Moleskin saved my feet ! Also my ankles are sore I suggest a hiking boot or high top shoe. And padding on your shoulder straps would be a blessing !
+Chrissytoyou awesome...glad to see you are actually using your gear...most people do not and when it comes time to need it, they run into problems. you mentioned your shoulder hurt from the pack? are you tightening up the hip straps tight enough? ideally you shouldn't have shoulder pain and the weight should be on your hips, not your shoulders. do the shoulder straps push down on your shoulders?
I have a "small" can of spray paint in my BOB if I have to mark a trail. Might be a smart idea to add one to yours, if you can find space.
Also, maybe a carry a few lighters, I like carrying them even with a ferrorod and matches.
Carry flagging tape instead. Won't make a mess of your bag if it leaks
I put a large but if sidewalk chalk it takes less space and light
we have a roll of florescent tape (property marking tape) in each bag, lighter and smaller, every person has a different color so we know who we are following.
Invisible ink marker and uv light pen
I'm 15 and broke as heck. I've got about $20 to my name but only packed a small bag with household items. I got a half a gallon bottle of water, almost 2 weeks worth of oatmeal, a jumbo sized peanut butter had filled with brown rice, a box of spaghetti, 2 bars of soap, some cups a few small tin and metal bowls, scissors, a knife, towel, head scarf, candles and a ruler? and a pack of playing cards. it's not a lot but I'm gonna make it better
That's an excellent start. Yard sales, Dollar Tree, thrift stores and recycling items normally used in the home are economical ways to add to your kit, as time goes on. Examples:
*Wash and save used zippered plastic storage bags for non-food dry storage.
*Dryer lint, from mostly cotton (towels, etc.) makes a good fire tinder.
*An empty cat food can can be turned into an alcohol burner (Super Cat Stove)
*Dollar Tree candles, first aid supplies, t-paper, and more.. walk the isles
* Thrift stores - messenger bags, fanny packs, more .... walk the isles
* Check travel size section at Walmart for small, inexpensive, sizes of a host of things from toothpaste to packets of tissues. Many are less than a buck.
* Search Google and YT for DIY or Hacks on many related subjects, such as DIY alcohol stoves, IKEA Utensil holder hacks, DIY hammock, DIY tent stakes, etc.
Hope some of this helps. Keep adding to your kit AND practicing your skills to best use and conserve the contents of your kit. For example, using a magnifying glass and charcloth saves matches and Bic lighter fluid.
Wish you well on your life's journey. Godspeed.
excellent! dont quit. it takes time. acquire skills and knowledge. the library is free.
I'm only a few years into it myself, but you can go a long way without having to spend too much on much higher quality items.
Continue educating yourself as widely as possible on what items maximize quality with price. For example, an excellent knife option is a Morekniv Craftliner for a cheap but high quality smaller camp/utility knife. Store brand canned or dried food such as Walmart or Kroger brand ravioli, corn, green beans, dried potato or noodle packs all range from 50 cents to a dollar. Water is free, and containers can be had for cheap. Enough water for two weeks can be had for quite cheap. Try and find things that can have many uses per item.
Keep the rule of 3's in mind. You'll die in 3 minutes without air, 3 hours in harsh weather, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. As well as the 80/20 strategy of making 80% of your kit dedicated to the much more likely scenarios, and 20% for more unlikely ones. Natural, economic, or social disasters are much more common than nuclear, or biological.
Keep it up man, good luck.
How has it grown, friend?
Kpop Addict hows your progress now? Would love to know 😊
For your kids' bags/gear, consider a chemlight, and whistle, a Lifestraw, and a compass/thermometer on paracord so they can wear it around their neck. They should NEVER go anywhere without their 'survival necklace.' If your kids are responsible, I always put a small Swiss Army knife on the necklace as well. As they get older you can then add a proper knife and ferro rod. The necklace is their 'gear' and they should be in charge on maintaining it.
Instead of candy, consider making a large batch of GORP/M (good old peanuts and raisins with M&Ms) with them and pack a bag of that as a treat. Also, please consider head nets for all your bags as children being molested by bugs produce a noise like no other. I have also found that if you involve your kids in the planning/prepping they get excited about the entire process making it MUCH easier to pull off. That being said, be prepared to carry ALL of the bags yourself. Comes with being the Dad.
You can practice all of this pretty easily by planning a short backpack trip in a nearby state park, just overnight at first. Helps work all the problems out and gets them used to humping their own gear. We started ours on overnighters with the car and eventually moved on to humping around Yosemite in the off seasons over several days. Cheers!
We have multiple kids who are too small to carry their own bag. For "modularity", we have each kid's gear in one of those lightweight little bags designed for soccer cleats. Then the several bags go inside one adult rucksack.
For the school-age kids, rather than having a separate backpack, we just have the "soccer cleat bag" as a bug-out module that drops into their everyday bookbag.
Recommend that you place all your items for each bag into waterproof plastic bags. Trash bags also work well for expedient ponchos. I would also place a mylar blanket in each bag. I also place tape over the ends of the batteries stored in all the items that need battery power. It will keep them from discharging or leaking. You can also reduce the size of your duct tape roll by wrapping the tape around a credit card sized piece of plastic.
Empty or used gift cards are useful for that.
*_BATHROOM SCALE_*
After you have created a Bug-Out-Bag & finished including everything, consider placing it on your bathroom scale to weight it. This way if you find it too heavy you have a clue why. Also, if you have an exercise routine it would be good to place an equal amount of weight in a duffel bag or back pack & practice walking, running, jumping & climbing with that on just for the purpose of acclimating to the weight. (This should not be a substitute for actually practicing with your Bug-Out-Bug on day hikes & camping)
Really like that this is the first person I’ve seen who thought through everything with his whole family in mind. As a youngun just getting into building my first bag this is a very good video! Made me think about what I needed a lot.
Why no walkie talkies for you and the family? Figure in a disaster cell phone systems will be overloaded, and might not work for a while. Also I might include am/fm headsets for the kids as a good way to keep their spirits up. They even have super cheapo mp3 players that you can pick up for less than $20 and load some of their music on. Just a couple of thoughts though the set up looks great!
Thank you for showing this - having just a few items that don't have to go in Mum or Dad's bag actually saves a lot of space and teaches kids to be responsible for their items in an emergency. We are working on a toddler friendly version currently so this was good to see, esp about the easy access items.
I love your break down of your Kit! I will have to make some adjustments. I generally keep one big bag (Rush 72) in the car and have three smaller bags that we can split up the contents into if we have to abandon the vehicle.
Don't forget the bug out bags for Kitty & Fido
Enjoyed your video very much! Wish more video's for family BOB were available... I'm attempting to set up a BOB for my wife and I, plus daughter/her husband and two small children...would appreciate more videos from those who have already solved this issue! Again, thanks for your time, effort and thoughtfulness for making this video! Safe BO to you and yours!
I also don't understand the fascination with fire steels and matches as a primary fire starting method.
As a last resort back up, yeah, but, I keep a few of those tiny transparent blow torch style lighters and a small butane refill can, good for what, a decade of starting fires, and hot enough to melt pewter!
I keep 3 or 4 lighters and one refill can in every backpack!
One lifestraw per person (for on the run) and a Sawyer filter with bags and a primary filter system when we have the time to stop for a refill.
Also, I keep all the food in a separate bag as it will dwindle quick and only keep the hard/main gear in the pack.
Speaking from experience.... Bags and gear are great as long as the users are familiar with said gear. All of that expensive gear needs time on the trail. it will greatly reduce the stress of a real situation.
+Marvin Brock agree 100%...know thy gear!
Something compact and easy I would add is to make fruit rolls and dehydrated soup leathers. You could even try drying animal food that you just reconstitute if you have a pet. You can pack several fruit leathers easily into the kids packs for them to eat and the soup leathers can be thrown into hot water with foraged food. If you get stuck out longer you want more lightweight food options.
Nice kids' bag. If your near a Dollar Tree, it's a great place to stock up on items like moist wipes, little toys for the kiddos, basic meds and first aid supplies. Do your kids have a little card with emergency info and a family picture (just in case they are separated, folks will know who they can contact for them)?
+Ju-Lynda V oh yeh awesome point. Gonna add that to our kits shortly. Thanks for pointing that out.
This is a great walk through, but i have a few suggestions.
The bags are very roomy, you could pack your 2 part bob all in to you main bag.
You have a lot of mollie to work with, so you might want to use them to your advantage. Like putting you glowsticks, wistles, pens, flashlights throught the molle straps. It would make them very handy and also clear up some space in your bag itself.
Also you can fit A LOT more stuff into those bags, like more tarp, more tools, and more bug spray, definatly more bug spray.
You can never underestimate a hatchet, maybe a foldable shovel and saw. Those are great for gathering wood, and diggin holes.
Other than that its good to see bug out bags for whole family. Good stuff.
It's a year after this video was made & the need for these family survival bags is URGENT! I live in CA, so I will be keeping my pack by the door, in case of earthquake!
You did a great job putting these together. I would add clean underwear & socks to each pack! Also, it could be a good idea to scan & file all your vital information on a flashdrive... But it wouldn't help much if there was no electricity. :/
Have a blessed weekend coming up!
Thank you for the video! : )
cookiemama4 same job live in California and there's been a couple earthquakes
Hi, I noticed that you didnt bring any spare clothes for yourself and your wife. Its really nice to have at least one shift of underwear, and at least two pairs of wool socks. As those clothes typicaly gets dirty/wearnout when moving outside for a longer periode.
Also I would bring a traveling toothbrush, as its a nice thing to have, that dont take any space.
Agreed, there's some way you can roll a shirt, socks, toothbrush, and maybe a bit of floss rolled up in a t-shirt :) good for camping and bug outs
@Gemcitykid would 100% recommend extra underwear for women. Its not an issue of not being fresh, but avoiding infections. You can get issues wearing the same pair a few days
This is so great. I have kids and never even thought of packing a little bit of candy as a moral booster. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you we are in Mexico City, and almost all the videos are related to personal bug out bag. And in this situation where we are right now this is the video that i was looking for, i already have my family's setup we will need it for this time. Thanks for sharing thank you very much
+Victor Arias awesome...glad it helped.
Thanks for all your help i pray God covers you and your family be safe God bless God is love
while i carry this and more gear its awesome that you took the time to do the pdf great job
Excellent job sharing the info on how to pack for but not overload the young ones! I really appreciate the level of redundancy you have built into your wife's and your bags. This was the first of your videos I've seen and a new subscriber. Thanks for all the effort!
+Don Frost thanks for the feedback and for subscribing...glad you enjoyed the content!
Canadian prepper sent me over. Thank you for this video
I didnt see you have a small fishing kit. Oh, and thanks for your video. I wrote down all of what you had. I have most of these things already. Ill compare what i dont have. But for sure you helped me with a better organization with all my things.
May God keep us all safe.
I'd add a Bic lighter and some dryer lint since it makes for good tinder, takes up very little space, weight, and it's free!
+Harry Bachmann great idea...thanks!
+Harry Bachmann yes it does. I use dryer lint all the time. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your most informative video. I am currently building bug out bags for my adult children, their spouses and my grandchildren for their Christmas presents. Your download is fantastic!
I really like the kids kit. The psychological things are very nice. I would add a bit of foam to sit on, an emergency blanket as well as a small, soft couch blanket for a little warmth and softness, a small stuffed animal of some kind, to comfort them and help them sleep, and a fan (or fan like item)to keep them cool in hot weather.
Basically with kids in my experience is you want to keep them comfortable or they will become impossible. (depending on age) They wont be able to keep it together if they're too hot or cold, if they haven't gotten any sleep, if they're too hungry or thirsty. Obviously the first goal would be keeping them Alive with primary survival items, but if you have the Luxury of adding a few items, its nice to keep them happy also. A mental breakdown will certainly make survival harder on everyone.
For shelter the blanket can also be used for shade. I'd add a poncho. Id add some nuts and jerky on top of the waffles you have. Kids are picky with food so eating the same things can get annoying for them but also they need much more protein to feel full. Just a few items like that would do some good. Additionally I would personally change the bottle out for a filtered bottle so they can refill. Depending on where you live, a microfilter is sufficient for streams and things.
If you have older kids id say take time to teach them to make a fire and simple shelter. Teach them fire safety and knife safety. Id also teach them to use a map and compass. (id say 9 is a bit young for this but thats just me?) These are just my suggestions, take them as you will. Over all really good video, i enjoyed it. :)
I put the Stanley container on the fire all the time works great for boiling water
+John Reynolds awesome...glad to know it's not an issue. thanks for pointing that out.
This is really good. Especially the kids bag. This pretty much mirrors my 7 year old's bag. Nice job!
Good video, I got some ideas. We recently built bags for our girls, 7 and 11, and they wanted a coloring book. We got 2 new ones put them in a zip lock bag and each has 8 different crayons.
*_GOOD TO KNOW!_*
16:12 I did not know that it would be legal to transmit on shortwave radio without a license during an emergency. Makes me wonder what the govt would classify as an "emergency" worthy of allowing transmission. Perhaps one of these days you could make a video focusing on some proven laws that apply in all 50 states & some links to the laws online. Just an idea.
6:42 I absolutely adore that flashlight. It is on me everyday! In addition to the intensity/brightness, I especially like the clip which allows me to mount on most hats & caps, even my clothes.
8:34 You continue to impress me! I "always carry an Israeli Bandage"! So crucial to sprinkle those everywhere in your life -- truck, house, shop, etc.
11:55 Consider adding a *_pencil_* because they don't freeze in the winter, leak or explode in heat, dry out, can leave a mark on more surfaces than ink, can write upside down & under water!
While it might be allowed to use a ham radio without a license, in an emergency, this is not a good idea. Ham radios are not like CB or FRS/GMRS, where you turn it on, maybe switch to a "channel," and talk. The radios' capabilities are far greater. Frequencies, privacy codes, etc. vary from place to place. And you have to know how to tune / program the radio. Getting a license is easy. While there is a test, it's not difficult, and the knowledge is readily available. Often the class and test can be done in one day. Contact your local amateur radio club for information on classes and tests.
I have several what they call baby soda bottles they work great for putting chemlites in to keep them from being accidentally activated.
Great video.
thank you so much for this! this will
help me a lot on packing mine and my family’s bug out bag :)
I have used my Stanley Cup over a Colman single burner camp stove, and alcohol stove, and a jetboil stove. I have not seen anything boutique not putting one in the fire, unless it is due to stability issues. but I have one in everyone's kit at the house.
*_QUARTER DUCT!_*
5:55 Five feet worth of duct tape can be hand-rolled to a cylinder the approximate diameter of a U.S. Quarter (10' - Half Dollar size). You can start rolling it on itself or around a toothpick or a Q-Tip & then when you're done rolling it cut off the ends. It's extremely compacted & can easily fit in your pocket, E.D.C. (Every Day Carry) pack, or Bug-Out-Bag. I have about 6-7 rolls all around my house, truck, tool belt, B.O.B., workshop, etc & my wife even keeps a roll in her purse at all times. They have saved me & others from trouble many times over the years.
I'd put extra socks in child bag my kids were KNOWN for jumping into every creek pond or PUDDLE of water. Long after they were school age. I kept extra socks everywhere. Kid went thru 5 pair a day or went barefoot every summer. Until pumpkin harvest.
Just as an extra extra step with the ziploc bags you use, something I like to do is use the crystal clear gorilla glue to reinforce them. They're sill flexible enough to fold all the way down but a little tougher to last a lot longer!
WELL DONE! there aren't many that include children and spouses in survival preps and training.
I've also read your web page. also WELL DONE. good to see somebody with the same thought process. check your snacks. if they are made with VEGETABLE OIL, you need to cycle through them annually (at least). my saltines and graham crackers where rancid at 18 months.
Might be worth adding a few extras in the kid's bags. Things like an emergency blanket - cheap and lightweight, maybe a cheap flashlight too since kids always love them. Might also be worth considering adding a fleece blanket of their choice for added comfort and warmth while still being small and easy to carry. Just a thought! Yet another awesome video - I love watching your channel even over from England :)
+Hannah Pottsy thanks for that feedback! i'm in the process of revamping our bags and thank you for that insight as I can definitely use it. thanks for watching from the other side of the pond :)
I came here to see how I could improve our bob's..I did find a few great idea's ty! I have two suggestions of items for yours. I would add bug spray and sunscreen. Bugs and sunburns can both make kids pretty miserable.
Thanks for the tips!
Great videos. Thank you for posting. I have a lot of the same stuff in my kids bags. A few thoughts- Only $20 in cash? You can't feed four people with that. Kids also need a small umbrella and maybe a small towel. Also, think about a cop pulling you over and going though all your stuff and having to explain why you have a big knife and a bunch of survival stuff in a military bag. Or think about having to check into a shelter for the night. Most survival for most people will be done in a city/suburban environment. Most people will get stuck in their cars, or a train and have to walk home.
I think it would be a good idea to have bags that you'd throw in your vehicle, not just ones in which you can carry and walk out your front door. A kind of quick grab large supply set of bags. I'd call it an evac kit. 2-5 bags kept near where you keep your vehicles(Garage). Stocked with additional supplies maybe even a secured firearm or three with some additional ammo. A lock box with a fingerprint reader or even one of those hide in plain sight safes. Additional supplies could be more jugs of water, food, entertainment, tools, comfort item, barter items, etc. Bottom line is if you can get out in your vehicle, then do so. You'll get farther and be able to carry more supplies.
excellent point. i'm in the process of expanding out our "get out of dodge" setup and you're so right about this.
I made a bug out bag for my special needs niece. She has a change of clothes, a hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, wet wipes, soap, wash cloth, and floss.), an entertainment kit (tablet, activity/coloring books, Uno game, memory game, a few favorite books, headphones,a few favorite toys.), water, food, snacks, a headlamp, a glow stick, a whistle, a poncho, a space blanket, a bowl, a spoon, and a laminated family photo with an information card on back in case some rare circumstance happens and she does get separated from one of us.
Hey I'm not n any way calling your wife's gear bad at all... this is just advice my wife settles for junk items really because she doesn't want to spend a lot of money for items that sit n a bag so advice get the best for your wife! Awesome video
+TEST S yeh, I'll admit my bag is a nicer for sure. but i figured i'll load up in 1 bag with the good stuff and have backups of "alright" stuff in her bag. either way, her bag is filled with nicer gear i had when i used to mountain climb growing up.
Thank you for this useful information. I am creating bug out bags for my family now in the Philippines. Good video!
+Patrick Ireland awesome...glad it has helped!
Thanks so much for this, especially the links to Amazon. We are in France where the gear is sometimes hard to get hold of. Great video,
thanks for making the video. not many include family or kids. couple of suggestions, 1 move your tourniquet to an easy reach pocket to get to in a hurry. 2 think about rain ponchos for your kids. I know there isn't much rain in SoCal but you may need them in Western Washington. Again great video
I just pack tranq darts for the kids.
They can sleep off the bug out, whilst me and the wife move quietly and quickly, with minimal fuss 😂
I would recommend everyone adds a small book to identify edible plants in your region or study botany extensively, both is best.
I have taught the wife and kids and now it even makes hiking more fun as the kids scamper around with the book, scrounging up ingredients for our dinners.
(Stops them whinging too 😉)
There's a world of food and medicine around you every day, if you know what to look for.
Knowledge is the lightest and best EDC you could ever invest in.
Invaluable information!
Great bags. Lots of good stuff. Lots of survival gear. Only thing I noticed missing for a true bug out bag would be protection. Not sure the laws of your state but I carry a pistol with two mags and enough ammo to refill both mags once. If you're not comfortable with or maybe not able to carry a gun, could always use pepper spray or some other form of protection from a distance. Love the video
This was so helpful! Thanks so much! Do you have a video about what to have in vehicles for emergencies, for large families?
I like your presentation. Very informative. Really never thought about the family unit.
New subscriber. Really enjoy your videos so far. I do have a suggestion. I like to keep something reflective in the pack. Something that can be tied on to a stick as a flag or strapped to a pack to be used a passive signal to overhead viewpoints. I like the packs you have, but they are quite low-profile in terms of visibility.
In most situations, you want low profile. He does have a signaling mirror in one of his bags for active signaling if needed.
Yeah bro. You don't want radiated ghouls spotting and attacking your kids.
They just came out with stainless Steel silverware set for kids ...at Walmart cheap fork spoon and a longer spoon for infants these would b the best for all ages to carry
It would be a good idea to go with AA batteries and run aaa to aa adapters and start out with aaa in them. It gives you future divertity to use either battery if you need to in the future for a true shtf situation
Would be cool to see a school version for school age kids, just something they could add to their backpacks that doesn't take up to much room but would help if something happened and they needed to get from a to be on their own or needed to shelter in place at school, or God forbid something worse, maybe just adding a little kevlar plate to the back of the pack...
I just asked about a channel like this one and went, duh to myself and did a search. Ta-dah. Thank you.
1. Pocket map book, easy for directions, especially if ur in an area u don't know much about.. 1.b. Teach your kids n Mrs how to read maps and road signs.
2. Like the face mask and had..its important to have some protective eyewear....not those fancy avatar glasses..but something's that's robust and if u loose em u won't give it a second thought.
3. Basic first aid and trauma kit..a digital thermometer and a mini re chargeable BP checker.
5. Long socks..(knee high)light gray...depending on the season
6. Quick dry liquid glue, good for sneaker repairs
7. Two extra long shoe/sneaker laces
8. Paracord or jute twine 50feet
9. Pack of gum
10. Water purification tablets
11. Basic medication for fever, water purifications, neck n backpain relief, dysentery, mosquito malaria, 2 rolls of gauze, 1 roll of stretchable gause, safety pins, small cards on how to tie knots (camping fishing or for emergencies 2 basic stitching knots)
12. Soap bars and small towel
great video always good to have your whole family prepared
+RandomPlaya thanks! It's best to be ready for everyone.
Your videos always have a huge amount of thought behind them. One tiny suggestion: If your wife has a knife she should have some manner of sharpener to maintain the blade. Even if she currently has little skill she should have the option.
One more little suggestion- You have enough TP and wipes for about 20 minutes. Get a big pack of wet wipes, in a real SHTF situation they will be one of your most valuable items.
One more little suggestion- since you are based in an urban environment, one small piece of gear you might think of is a sillcock wrench. This wrench has 4 adapters which will allow you to utilize water faucets on commercial buildings with no handles.. (this is not my original idea. It came up on another video.)
Looking down through the comments you have started a great conversation with many excellent ideas!
*_WATER FILTRATION_*
6:01 We have 2 Lifestraws & they can filter up to 264 gallons each, but we've learned that the "Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System" can filter up to 100,000 gallons of water! It's identical in weight, filtration level (99.99999), but its about half the size so it's definitely more compact, & its more versatile for attachments to bottles, straws, etc. Finally, the real win is, it can be backwashed and reused indefinitely!!! Whereas once the Lifestraw is used you are suppose to throw it away.
Yes !!!! We bought the sawyer mini water filters too !!! Almost the same price and so much better plus you can back flush with filtered water and clean it ! Amazing
I'm considering the Grayl system because of the light weight and ease of processing water.
Christian, I have the Sawyer Mini in each of our personal grab/go bags, and vehicle get-home kits. At home have the Sawyer Squeeze with the 5 gal bucket kit for "base camp" wherever that may be". Like the flexibility, sustainability, and economy of this brand of filters.
Another reason for more than one shelter is, what if it was damaged beyond repair?
Also, what if you had only 15 seconds to grab what you could and had to run?
Intruders, flash flood, whatever, you wont have time to take the first shelter apart and pack it.
Thanks for the video. I appreciate your help.
Thanks great ideas i've been wondering what to do for my wife and kids.
One of my favorite duct tape tricks is to put it on your nalgene. An entire roll takes up no space and it has so many usues (backpacking and camping not prepping experience 👍🏽)...Thanks for this
I would put in at least 3 pairs of socks in each bag. If there feet get wet they need dry socks. You don't want trench foot, or cracked skin on your feet.
Something to add to your kids bag would be a small coloring book and crayons super easy way to entertain them and worst comes to worst crayons can be used as candles so
Thank you sir for this video, I will be starting my families Bug out bag tomorrow along wit teaching my Wife and kids how to shoot and all about gun safety "you know for those Just in case occasions.
Hi. First off all thx for those nice vids. They gave a lot of inspiration for me (beginner)
I also thought about Dog Tags for the wohle ( Name/Parents/Phone number/Blood Type/ NKDA) such Things.
Put that on the Bags and in Case of start direct around the neck.
Oh and i would put a kind of documents-wallet inside the wifes bag. (Graduation, credentials, doctor notes of the kids passports......)
sorry for eventually grammar mistakes ist not my native speech.
Greetings from the other side of the globe. And may we never use those Bags.
+Prepp Starter thanks for the feedback and great ideas. i've had a few others mention adding those types of docs to our bags and definitely gonna do that soon. "And may we never use those Bags." >> Agreed!
I would get mosquitoe repellent. Your family should have radios in each back pack in case they get lost. And the kids should have their own compasses and fire starting equipment again in case they get lost. I know your kids are young be they can be shown what to do in an emergency. Also put some Mountain House food in there packs. These things won't raise the weight that much. I noticed your wife and yourself have no clothes in your packs. I would also put more TP in those packs. And hand sanitizer. I would also put in sweat shirts. Cali can still get chilly at night. Just my opinion I'm doing the same thing for my grandkids back packs.
This is awesome. I've admittedly been lazy and not paying attention for too long. My dad taught me better than this! Prepping our bags ASAP.
Nice bag! But i suggest to put the Eno hammock straps (i prefer atlas straps) with the eno hammock. Without them, the hammock is almost useless in the wilderness. With straps, you can tie the eno to two trees and use the hammock there
+GamerWAVoice yeh, i read the same thing. i have it for my B.O.B. but in my wife's bag i haven't added that yet. great point.
I would definitely give the kids some type of water purification devise, If you get split up and they need water, wouldn't want them drinking water that would make them sick, especially cause you wouldn't be there to help them through there sickness
Maybe they have it and I just missed it though:)
I'm sure you packed this, and I don't know how long it's for, but those female froducts won't last long, and will attract animals, I would suggest a diva cup or similar product, then she can boil and reuse, and not risk tss wearing a tampon for 2 days.
+Mya Oxendine great point...will make that update.
Just thought I'd help out. There are grown women that don't consider their menses while prepping.
Thank you sir.
Love the video! Thanks for the list too! I have been looking for family BOB info and this did it.
Thanks for showing family bug-out gear. I rarely see such videos on youtube and, honestly, it takes a lot of time and money to prepare this kind of set of gear so we have to do it in advance.
Btw, for how long this gear would help you to survive if it a total collapse happened?
I recommend a folding wagon. Check em out.
+Abraham Vargas good idea...will do.
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Oh my goodness, I just posted that! I got my foldup wagon from Costco. I ordered mine from Costco online. They are $60 with $5 shipping, and worth every penny! I take mine everywhere! The beach, carrying groceries to the door, Farmers Market. . Would definitely help if you could roll your packs around with you, tied down of course!
I take the ice chest, softball gear, chairs, sun umbrella, food, purse, jacket. ..all in my folding wagon, to Softball Games!
Wal-Mart has them for the same price, but the Costco wagons are better quality! I got mine in teal...
We’re planning on getting a wagon because we have little kids who wouldn’t be able to walk very far, they can ride in the wagon along with extra water.
Why wouldnt you just use a styrdy stoller like a Bob or sit and stand stroller for kids? A serious question?
very nice set-up with the attached edc bag. have u thought about adding a folding saw to ur kit?
+City Prepping maybe instead of LEDs you should use some incandescent/xenon or any other none electronic flashlight for the event of CME/EMP,also LEDs are electronic so they have a greater chance of posing issues.
+LegitAK Operator great point...thanks for sharing that
You have hand protection...gloves. Think about adding eye and ear protection.
agree. goggles for the grown-ups. maybe for the children. depends on their head size. even a bandana with small slits would help protect their eyes from blowing sand/dust
They make goggles in kids' sizes for skiing. Good for volcanic ash.
Who do you think you are? OSHA? (Im only kidding of course, great idea)
does your main pack has good hip support? I always go for packs with good hip belt especially when I need to carry heavy loads..
+Park James yup...the hip padding is awesome...probably one of my favorite things about the pack. great back support too. keeps the weight off your shoulders.
Thanks for the ideas! Will definitely try out
*_EMP PROTECTION_*
3:31 Consider after wrapping electronic devices in some cloth, wrap it in aluminum foil as a simple Faraday Cage & then a ziplock. (Example: Slip your cell phone or 2way radio in a cotton sock, then wrap it in aluminum foil, then ziplock)
+Christian Prepper great tip...thanks!
City Prepping You may recognize some of these tips from my "Prepper's Cheat Sheet". As usual, outstanding video! I hope my feedback on _your_ videos are understood by readers to be a supportive effort in expanding on the concepts covered in your videos, so as to assist the countless others that seek to improve their preps like us! :-)
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yeh, i enjoy your feedback so much in the comments on my videos. you have a lot of great insight and i'm always learning from others like yourself in the youtube community. thanks for taking the time to add your comments to the videos...i'm glad you do!
Hey! I see those cards are from Vegas man! I like the bugout bags. Only thing i recommend is bug spray and sunscreen~
Nice video. I wondered if you could do a small section on a video about pet B.O.B.s, I have my own and my boyfriends B.O.B. but we have 2 dogs and wouldn't want to leave them in case of an emergency scenario. Thanks.
I might put two way radios into everyone's bag, granola bars and a life straw and an emergency blanket into my kid's bag, a piece of chalk and a whistle in case she got lost, and an emergency poncho into each bag.
+Julia Bradley great idea. my hope was that this video would serve as a starting point to give you an idea of the foundations. you can customize and modify these in so many ways.