"Cost is No Object" Advanced Bugout Bag -- Complete List - Under 10 Minutes
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Nice well thought out pack. I didn't read all the comments so someone may have already mentioned this but you might want to use rechargeable batteries seeing as you have a solar panel. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, hope you never need it.
You have dogs instead of children? That's actually contributing to the possibility that you may have to 'bug out' sometime in the near future. All of the other races
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party, and the minority members of both the house and the senate are calling for their constituents to physically attack republicans (white folks.) How much longer until
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not a big fan of grayman. People talk about having a tactical pack makes you a target, and grayman is a better way to go, but I think it's just the opposite. If sh*t ever does hit the fan, people are going to be looking for whatever they can get their hands on, so a guy with a grayman pack looks like a much easier target than a guy with a tactical pack as guys with tactical packs look more like they know what they are doing and likely have weapons and know how to use them. So people would first go after the grayman as he looks like a much easier target.
Tape, fishing kit, folding saw, hatchet, traps, projectile weapon....all worth adding.
No wasted time, no reviewing, and no nonsense. You have great sources and good kit that makes perfect sense for your location. Thanks for sharing.
SILCOX KEY!......id never thought of that before, thanks! I just bought one on Amazon
To be honest your video is way better than all the other videos. You have a lot of good quality expensive equipment and I like all of them
I'd swap out the cards for survival tips playing cards. Great video. Thank you Sir.
I really love your approach here on both keeping the video short and concise, as well as the needed items with a mind toward usefulness and weight. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback. I’m striving to do solid research, avoid editorializing and keep the videos succinct. Your comment reinforces this. Much appreciated.
I love you guys with the knives on your backpacks You're such easy targets
Swimming goggles! Don’t laugh, they’re cheap, weigh nothing, hardly take any space and if you’re caught in a dusty or chemically contaminated atmosphere you’re hands free to deal with it. The elastic strap may also be of additional use.
Now that’s a very cool idea - and one of the most creative so far. Thanks for sharing it.
I completely agree, however it might be worth taking a step further and getting ski goggles as they have UV protection. additionally while worn the lower portion can be used to help secure cloth over the nose and mouth to help reduce dust inhalation if necessary
Very good idea to have goggles.
Works for both dusty environments, like Desert and Extremely cold environments like the arctic tundra.
This is a fantastic idea and have added them to both my wifes and my bag.
@ LilBlighter - Beat me to it! :) Heartily Seconded, as they SEAL around the eye-sockets better than any regular 'wrap around' glasses (think: tear gas / CS, etc) AND DONT FORGET SOME 'SUDECON WIPES'!! Best stuff to counter an unfriendlies CS or tear-gas, etc..) That's exactly what we do, and @ Joey.. They Are avail w/ UV-block..
@ DP - Great vid, and Yes - Props to 'SkinnyMedics' channel and info! Spot on, and Patriot Nurse also dispenses some wisdom.. Loved the 'change of clothes rollup'! Brilliant, and Really important (ie: Say you get soaked, somehow, then at Night (when 'stealth travel' is best..) when temps drop, you risk exposure issues - BUT - if you have a Change of clothes, yer golden.. Great add.. Will be keen to check out your IFAK vid.. Cheers..
Ive watched a hundred of edc and bugout bags, but i found this one educational and wouod have the things that i need. Thanks
Thank you so much.
You might be interested in the “gray man” versions we built, which were the result of a lot of suggestions made here. The packs are lighter, better planned, and more covert. czcams.com/video/ZdVaqKto8SQ/video.html.
I've been waiting for this video and I can't believe I missed it until now. Absolutely fantastic. I love the flow, pace and layout. Great bag setup also. Keep up the amazing work. You should be a narrator with that voice!
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve been complimented on my voice, and also told I had a great face for radio... All the best!
Very good kit. Yes I am sitting here looking at my rush 5 11 12 thinking this would be a good simlar kit for me. Thanks for sharing 😀
Your video was the first i watched on building a bug out bag. I was overwhelmed at first, but 4 months later i have a respectable bag of my own. I built an INCH bag, i decided on the USMC ILBE main rucksack. Where i live and will bug out to, camo is gray man. Many thanks.
We have worked through our family go bags for 5 plus years now. This is likely the most reasonable go bag kit that I have seen on youtube yet. I have some additional items, and a few minor changes from yours, but very similar setup.
One recommended add.....in a Aloksak (waterproof heavy ziplock tyoe bag) we have copies of each family members drivers license and concealed carry permit, about $1,000 (mainly in 20s), a contacts list with addresses and phone numbers, a mini sharpie, write in the rain pad.
A kind of docs kit I guess. Have a few more items, but you get the idea.
Thanks for the vid
....and two improvements to consider.
1. A Toaks Titanium LONG handle spork. The ling handle makes it much more usable for easily reaching into certain food containers or bags.
2. Look into the 2Go System Trifecta Bivy. It is an amazingly useful and durable shelter option. I have tested it on overnight outings into the 40s and it had worked extremely well. Also gives you multiple options of use.
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos. Good nuts & bolts info and well organized. Thank you!
I look forward to reviewing more of your content and sharing it with my wife & (adult) sons.
All the best to you and yours!
One of the better videos I’ve seen...professionally done. Thank you.
Thanks for the kind feedback.
Very well covered and succinct in your presentation. Thanks from sharing !
Thank you this has helped me more than any other vid out there on this subject. The only thing missing was a colt!
Great, well thought out setup!
Thanks for getting to the point and making a quick video. One of the better videos out there. Appreciated it. Great job!
Thanks for the kind feedback. I’m just finishing a new “gray man” bug out bag video (due out in the next 24 hours). It’s different and better in some important ways, and will probably surprise you. (See why there’s SCUBA gear in the bags, and how an egg poacher gets a new use.). You might find it interesting.
one of the most well thought out bags so far.
Thanks - appreciate the feedback.
That bottle of insect repellent is adorable. If I wanted to make it any time here in Southeast TX half my bag would need to be OFF deep woods. We literally get mouthfuls of mosquitoes trying to hold a convo in the backyard. Love the videos! Great idea with the water key.
You had me laughing out loud about the bottle. Having grown up in northern Canada, I remember a hunting rifle is considered appropriate for the mosquitos up there...
@@DesertPrep lol thanks again for the video
Great setup for 72 hour kits, everyone has there own ideas on what there kit should contain, some like a lot and some travel
Light, best thing is that you are prepared for things a lot of people aren’t so your way ahead of the game! Great video and explanation on the way you run your kit
Thanks for the feedback, and a great perspective.
One of the best, no-nonsense, practical, to-the-point, BOB video I've seen
Thanks for the kind feedback. I’ve just finished the primary shooting for a new “gray man” bug out bag video (due in a day or two). It’s different in some important ways. I’ve taken a lot of advice from viewers, and I’m tracking weights and calories in detail. You might find it interesting.
Great set up. I learned a few new things from your pack set up. I thought I knew it all ha ha but that goes to show me that there is always something new. Thanks.
Thank you for posting this. I see the possibility of this setup being good for a whole week seeing the amount of food you are carrying. The water key is a great addition.
Thanks for the feedback. At a pure survival level, for three days, we don’t really need any food at all, but replacing calories will be important if we ‘re moving. Your five- day estimate could be a pretty good one - I think there’s over 5,000 calories in the kit, and likely 2,500 more in my wife’s.
I have an MRE and a life raft ration in my 72 hour pack. I should add some of those collapsible water containers you have though.
Well done. Im in Las Vegas and identify with everything you,ve included.
Love that bag. I have it in Black. I'd say a Leatherman mutlitool and maybe a rite-in-rain pen and notepad.
Oh, you’re SO right! I just this morning published the follow up video on the much lighter “gray man” version of this bag, based ion the 5.11 COVRT 18. I think you’ll really like the new video, the new loadout, and the new COVRT pack. Check it out in my channel... (BTW, I added Leatherman multitools as you suggested...)
Just saw it! Great video. Bouillon cubes are a good compact idea. I'm going to add it to my bag.
Thanks for the kind feedback. The bouillon cubes idea came in the comments after the original video was posted. Pretty cool how we all benefit from sharing ideas and knowledge.
Nice set up you got there I like the bag itself too and the attachments
The packs are first class, very sturdy and comfortable for medium-sized units. I posted a new video of “gray man” versions better suited for an urban environment, using 5.11 COVRT 18 packs. You might like that video as well.
For me, the shelter system I decided on took a long time. I looked into light tents, and hammocks, and bivy tents, and one man tents, and primitive shelters, and everything else. What I decided on was a tarp like you have. The reason for that, is because it allows me to make three or four different kinds of shelters that would be useful in cold and hot weather. Furthermore. It would allow me to shelter more than one person which is going to probably be the case considering the fact that I plan to be with my family. The biggest thing is the fact that it is light. However, I went one more step than you have and I added a military bug net. It weighs less than a pound. The reason I went with a bug net is because it would keep mosquitoes and flies, and all kinds of other critters out of my sleeping area. What that allows me to do is sleep without all those pest bothering me and sleep is absolutely essential. What I do is create a ridge line and then out the bugnet over it and stake it in. Then I put the tarp over the but net and stake it in.
I have a small bug net, but bugs (at least the flying kind) aren’t really a thing here. I grew up in the far north where mosquitos and helicopters compete for airspace. I’d be in big trouble without netting in the evenings up there. I concur on the tarp - great multi-use item, especially with grommets.
A net keeps our more than bugs. I live in the desert so scorpions, snakes,centipedes and spiders are a big problem. By putting rock on the perimeter of the bug net I can keep them out. Snakes especially because they like to snuggle up against something warm at night and they don't have a problem with it being alive. No matter where you are, there are things you really don't want to have to deal with and having a open sleeping area is only asking for it. Is your wife afraid if bugs because it will only take one to keep her up for three days and that is going to make your life a whole lot worse.
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Yeah, a thick tarp and a good walking stick make the best shelter. A 10x10 easily replaces any tent.
Nice vid. Great info. Concise. No babbling. Thx for sharing
Thanks for the kind comment.
I live in AZ, your bag is almost identical to mine. That's awesome
Well put together without boring the crap outta the viewer. A lot of info (and components to the BOB) packed into a small space. Well done. Just subscribed and will watch more. Just starting my own chanel myself for fun.
Great tips! Thank you for the time and effort put into this. I’m currently building my own custom BOB and I’m taking the best elements of various strategies and content. Yours had a few great items and suggestions. I have the 5.11 72 hr pack but If money is no object, I suggest the Eberlestock Destroyer Pack. One day I will upgrade!
Appreciate the kind feedback. I’ll check out the Eberlestock. I’m just shooting the “gray man” version video now (due in a day or two). It’s different in some important ways. I’ve taken a lot of advice from viewers, and I’m tracking weights and calories in detail. You might want to check it out...
Outstanding, excellent vid. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback. Watch for the “gray man” version. The video will be out in a day or two. You may be interested in some of the differences...
Well thought out kit. I especially like your sock and shirt idea for spare clothing. Thinking about it any backpacker if they have the pack and gear ready has a bug out bag. My pack is not quite as set up as yours. As a Ultralight hiker I have a Zpacks Nero Backpack ( I added two shoulder pouches , two hip belt pouches ) almost ready with my camping gear in it. All I need to put in it at a moments notice ( in case someone says ... Lets go camping ) is the food and water. The only variable before leaving is the amount of food needed for the length of the trip. By going on trips the food is used and replaced before going stale. My packs base weight without any consumables is 7.41 pounds. In my 74 years on this earth I found the lighter packs are a lot more enjoyable to carry.
Thanks for the compliment. Nice to hear about your rig. Gives me some ideas. 74? I want to be like you when I grow up... :)
Great bag and video!
Thank you!
good video man! very explanatory which i like.
Thank you great job
Very inspiring ... well considered ... a great share! Thank you for the posting!
Thanks for the kind feedback. You might be interested in the “gray man” versions we built, which Were the result of a lot of suggestions made here. The packs are lighter, better planned, and more covert. czcams.com/video/ZdVaqKto8SQ/video.html
I really like your videos...thanks
Great bag and awesome setup thanks
I appreciate the feedback -thanks!
Wow, xcellant get-home/bug-out backpack. Very practical items & redundant items in almost any environment. Thx 4 sharing on the internet. Keep on evolving the backpack. Good luck & hope SHTF never happens.
Great Video, short, concise and packed with great information. I realize this is the desert but the nights can cool off. I might tie something like the Snugpac Jungle bag. its light and can cover 2 people. Well done.
Thanks mate.
Great vid..You will always have sharp shooters out there so dont pay att to them with this vid i can add or take away good foundation. Thank you..
Thanks for this well-thought out pack for - FINALLY - designed for desert/warm weather locations! So many concentrate on useless fishing kits and stuff. This one seems just right.
I would add a lightweight reflective mylar blanket to supplement your other tarp - not so much for warmth, but to repel extreme heat, provide shade. Consider adding a packet of psyllium powder or capsules - which helps balance BOTH digestive problems [a two-fer] almost unavoidable when food is abnormal.
Very well thought out and very similar to my set up. I also carry 75' of climbing rope w/climbing carabiners, a lite weight hammock kit, a small folding saw and a Tomahawk and come in at just under 40 lbs which I can handle quiet comfortably. My wife's bag comes in at about 26 lbs. Both are set up for 72+ hrs and are used and replenished on a regular basis.
Sounds like a good setup, and the additional equipment would be wise additions for most environments. I have to say that cutting the weight by 11lb (5kg) on my pack made a huge difference to comfort and travel speed. Losing a lot of “just in case” gear seems like a worthy trade-off. Thanks for the comment.
Great video
Great approach to building a quality Bag... One change I would make would be as another has mentioned, a good folding saw...( Bahco Laplander ) would make a good start, easy to process small projects and way faster than what you have in your kit... You might also take a trip over to ( Survival Russia), as he has many good tips on outdoor survival...
Another improvement would be to track down a Baofeng GT-3WP Ham Radio... With a little practice you can either program it from the key pad or with a free on line software from CHIRP... Since you have your GMRS License, you might as well have the full 5 Watt that this radio transmits with, and the additional flexibility to use a more efficient antenna... ( Check Survival Comms ) and other for additional information...
Another point, you may find your bag is quite well made, but lacks a frame for carrying the weight you have for the millage you just might have to walk.... There's no beating a good bag with a frame, it places the majority of the weight on your hips instead of your shoulders...
If it is indeed going to be a bag that " Cost is no object", you might look at some of the bags produced by Kifaru, and Mystery Ranch, just to name a few " Built for rugged use...
The last, and probably just as important as anything you can place in the bag, is to train with the entire contents several times a month... You might have to start out with just a couple of Quarts of water in the beginning just to get accustomed to the pack and building up weight and millage.... remember this will take time, so don't think you can't do it... plenty of 60-70 year old's hump the Appalachian Trail every year...
Very good feedback, and much appreciated. I do have a decent folding saw, and I’ll add that. I have a ham license, and we have Baofeng BF-F8HP radios with 1/4 wave antennae for 2m. I’ve added waist straps so we can carry more of he weight on our hips - a very good suggestion - thanks. You’re right about the training. We walk about 2.5 miles each morning - I think we’ll take the bags every do often...
Very well put together kits. I did enjoy the ease and flow of the video. I also did not know about the pet food, with 4 dogs our regular can be quite heavy to carry. Thanks!!
We have backpacks for the dogs. Each can carry their own food, and that takes some of the load off. We load for 10%-12% of the dog’s weight - just a couple of pounds for our small dogs. They eat dry food (and also people food, so they can share ours) which weighs less than the canned type.
Dag, your idea sounds ready good
Nobody ever mentions TP, though a few people recommend wet wipes.
Just sayin!
Been out a half a dozen times where someone always forgets to bring their butt wipe.
Great review !
Thanks, Mike.
Just subscribed, nice channel. I carry similar items and also use 5.11 packs and Fenix lights. I carry the flashlights and knife in an outside, easy to access zippered pouch, don’t want to risk losing them.
Thanks for sharing.
nice and pro tanks from Normandie !
I’d recommend adding superglue or shoe goo to add to the repair kits. That with the duct tape will allow for much more substantial repairs
One thing I see overlooked a lot Is stomach/digestive care. AD pills especially. For when the shit truly does hit. You'll be ecstatic you packed them.
That’s a great comment. I do have them - in the first aid kit. I’ll be doing a video on that in the future.
immodium i carry them in a vest on my person all the time.
digestive enzymes work better for stomache problems.....and the body puts enzymes to other good uses
Papaya tabs..
.....don't forget the multi use activated charcoal capsules.....they absorb poisons, I have used them to reactivate brita filters....it leaves a black washable stain that looks like mold, and I do not know how well it helps the filter, but it can also be used to get rid of teeth stains noticeable immediately.......they are super fine dust so I just swallow whole or lightly chew with water in the mouth to prevent choking on the dust that can get breathed in.........gets rid of smelly farts too
Do you have a list of the items in your packs as it's difficult to remember them
(Part 1) You've got a lot of things right from my POV. However, you might want to plan food for 72 hours BUT equipment for longer term. Also, I would upgrade a few things. First, I have the same pump water filter that you have, but I set it aside for the Sawyer system. The Sawyer system is smaller and allows for much more flexibility. Sawyer brand squeeze bags are a little iffy, but the Ebanyu (EVERNEW) Japanese bags fit the Sawyer and are highly rated, and some people use Platypus bags. Sawyer filters are good for 100,000 gallons. Going with Sawyer allows you to squeeze water through, suck water through, or let gravity do the filtration. Then way you could leave one water bottle at home while increasing your potential water carrying capacity with high quality collapsible containers. If you run out of pack room get a dump pouch to carry the bags in when you need to carry the extra water. Dump pouches are great for many things. Maxpedition makes cost effective stuff like dump pouches. The the water bags and dump pouch can be rolled up a put away when extra water is not needed. In a SHTF situation water filtration is a luxury, use water purification tabs for on the go. The dump pouch will allow you to collect foraged items or carry a few items without carrying your whole pack.
Thanks for all the advice - most appreciated. I’ll segment my responses similarly. I’ve had some very good advice on these bags, and it resulted in two new “gray man” bags that are much better planned and integrate much of that advice.
Since shooting the video, I’ve upgraded to Sawyer Mini. I hadn’t thought about the dump pouches, and that’s a superb idea. We have them from training courses, and I’ve staged then with the bags.
Couple minor comments - I have pack harnesses for my dogs. Rubber foldup water/food dish, 16 oz water bottle and bag of kibble gets them pretty well up the trail. Also, for your water kit --one very lightweight add - four small acco binder clips will hold the coffee filters in place in your folding water bags.
As an aside for cheapskates like me -- if you ever buy nuts at Walmart, the almonds come in a heavy duty plastic pouch with a good zip seal and a pleated bottom that lets it stand upright. I wash these out, beef up the corners with a bit of gorilla tape and punch an 1/8" hole in each upper corner. Bit of leftover paracord thru the holes and you have a liter-size water pouch, with a shoulder or neck hanging cord, that can be used for collecting or pre-filtering, and it rolls up (with a couple coffee filters, some aquatabs and a couple acco clips) into an item the size of a small cigar. I used to use the whirl bags you have, but find that these are sturdier . . . and essentially free.
Brilliant! The Acco clips and almond bags are both terrific ideas. I’ll start looking for similar zip bags with bottom gussets and duplicate your suggestion. I like the Bear Naked granola that comes in the same kind of bag, and makes great survival food. Thanks for sharing your ideas with everyone!
agree tim the mutts as he puts it need to carry their own weight.
I hate to say this but after a week without food you will probably eats the dogs so keep extra dog food for them to keep them fat 🙁
Cool gear.
Good vid! Thanks. Please post an equipment list as in your GBH video, please. Would be very helpful.
I see you put a lot of thought and research into it. I did the same - and then I went outdoors with my bag for just one day, not even an overnighter. After that I changed about half of it. The best you can do is to test it out. Go outside with your wife for just 1 or 2 days and see what works and what doesn't...or leave her home and go alone - you' ll be surprised and very much more skilled and experienced after that practical test of your bugout setup!
Great job on the video. Have you done a hike with your bag? Most critical in my opinion is backpack waist belt and not the wimpy ones sown to the canvas of the bag but a stiff fat belt that supports the bag. I agree with Mark Thomas regarding a frame pack although you may not want to advertise you have goodies. Additional items are, toilet paper...extra for bartering, trash bags and smaller shopping bags. Can of Spam or Vienna sausage, good for bartering. AM/FM radio, hat, safety pin, flashlight should have red filters for preserving night vision. Does your headlamp use AA or AAA? The GXT1050 require 12 V. Your solar powerbank only supplies 5V USB. With the varying power need, get a 12V 2-USB Car Jump Starter Battery Booster Charger Power Bank Emergency Power Supply. Walking stick. Moisture wicking long sleeve T-Shirt. Lastly, you and your wife get an amateur radio license. Hams, for the most part, will be the support infrastructure for the region during a bug-out situation. Additionally, you'll gain the skillset to set up a portable antenna for greater range and access to radios that will work beyond 35 miles. Multi-tool with pliers, cutter and screwdriver. Old fashion pencil and paper.
The waist belt is a very good idea - putting more of the pack weight on your hips really makes it more comfortable and less tiring. I’ve added waist belts to both packs. Thanks for that idea. The headlamp has red light, and there is a pair of spare lithium AAA batteries (not shown in the video). The GTX1050s run on four AA batteries. I do have a ham license, and two handhelds that replace the GMRS radios (configured for 2m/70cm/GMRS/FRS/marine/business bands). Multi-tool is something I missed. I ‘ve added one. Thanks for the input - much appreciated.
Exactly. The first and most important thing I look for in a backpack is the hip belt. If it doesn't have one or has one but looks weak or flimsy, I move on immediately. Any backpack intended to weigh over 10-15 lbs needs to have a hip belt or you're doing it wrong. Your upper back muscles (trapezius, rhomboids, levator) are some of your lowest-endurance muscles while your core abdominal muscles are some of the highest endurance muscles because they are used all the time.
Great BOB vid! I would add eye protection and air filtration in case of a sand/wind storm..Maybe a couple shemaghs. You could soak them and use to cool off and sun protection...
I added fanny packs to my bag. They contain bright colored caps in case I'm separated from my husband in a crowd. That way we can find each other a lot faster. (May be helpful if you have kids.) They also contain extra meds, and personal info. like ID's, and a voided check. After hurricane Katrina my brother at FEMA said a lot of people couldn't get money directly deposited because they didn't know their routing numbers.
For the radio option I went with an inexpensive set of BAO FENGs. They have a long range walki-talkie function (and work well at this) but also cover emergency bands, FM (for entertainment), as well as HAM and shortwave frequencies. To transmit on HAM you do need a license, and training for that license in a local HAM club will put you in touch with a very skilled first responder community (invaluable contacts during an emergency). You can get a set of two good Baofengs for under a hundred dollars these days.
Great video ... awesome I think you covered it well completely .... What I was thinking you have the walkie talkies but I was wondering...I just bought a ham radio uv5r and it covers both walkie talkie and emergency frequencies and ppl everywhere... Would it be better for me to carry the walkies you have or the ham or does the walkies you have does frequencies as well ??
You’ve made a very good choice. I have the F8HPs, which are similar, with the same frequencies as the radios shown in the video programmed in. In an emergency, you can potentially communicate with a lot more people with the units you chose. I’ve upgraded the antennae on my units for better range. Check my Communications Playlist for a video on antennas. All the best...
Just came across your video and I have 2 small additions to you pack. First, in your hygiene kit you should carry a dental repair kit. They only weigh a couple of ounces and can be included. Second, if you are planning on bugging out and you calculate that it will take 3 days then pack for 6. Just in case. FYI, the clothing wrap was pretty slick.
good video thumbs up
Thank you for making this video, very nice. I would highly recommend a can of Ghee or Lard in the pack, as you can much higher energy density as a food, using it make fire, and other use such as stopping skin from cracking, etc.
Biggest problem I see: Using an OEM Apple Lightning cable 😂
Those cables dry out, crack up, fray.... get a nylon / braided one, and maybe a short and a long for different applications. 😊
wow, nice set up. two things i'd add? tp and small shovel, for when nature calls. I'd buy that set up in a heart beat if I didn't already have one very close to that.
As a possible almost no weight addition, a drybag that fits the inside of the clam portion of the bag. That way if the summer rains of the south west show up your gear won't get drenched inside the bag. Also if you go a long time without water its an extra (third) water container if you carry it by hand. The dry bag also could be used to wash clothing so that you can frequently change to clean socks. Nothing hurts worse than walking and changing out between two dirty pairs of socks because that's all you have.
I will be using my rush 5 11 12 for this setup. Because I'm in a wheelchair I need something I can hold on my lap with strap around my back. People with disabilities should prepare and we shouldn't forget to educate them.
Nice bug out bag!
Thanks for the kind comment.
Great video!
My wife and I are both Ham Radio operators, and would carry the Kenwood TM-D74 with a couple of batteries each, plus a role up J-Pole antenna to listen in the evening to the HF frequencies. This might be over kill but the advantages are wonderful. In the event of a complete grid down situation, cell phones might not be very useful, but for important documents and books. God bless, stay safe and be a good person.
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Retainers for glasses. Elderly should consider a folding three legged stool for resting. Not always a place to sit and for some rising upright can become a huge problem from a grounded position.
i agree with heavy packs getting the weight of your back and legs and feet is going to determine your range and travel speed considering if excessive heat plays a part. i know this from direct experience.
I like it.
Outstanding pack!!! Very similar to My 3. Each a bit different, but similar. I don't mind to carry more weight for comfort in the woods!! So sick of being......ULTRALIGHT!! If you can't carry a certain amount of weight........STAY HOME!!!! how many miles are you walking? Relax and enjoy the outdoors!!
Excellent video, one of my bags has a lot of the same contents. Well thought out, I enjoyed the detailed explanations as well, I'm sure a lot of fellow preppers who are just starting to put their bags together will benefit from this video. The 30+lb. final weight I consider a bit high specially for people who are not physically fit. Now, if you just pack them in you car and go it's a different story, but if there's a major SHTF event and have to walk, some people would not cover a lot of distance with this weight. The silcock key is an extremely valuable addition to any bag, whether GHB or BOB, a lot of preppers don't know this hack to get water in urban areas. BTW those books you mention are excellent resources; may I humbly suggest "Survivors", "How to survive the end of the world as we know it", and "Patriots", all by James Wesley, Rawles. A lot can be learned from those. Thanks again for the excellent ideas.
Thanks for the kind feedback and suggestions. I do worry about the weight, and I think we’ll do some real-world testing and report back. For the moment, I figure I have a few factors in my favor: I walk 2.5mi each morning; the max load will be when I’m fresh, declining as water and food are consumed; if desperate, dumping the water reduces the weight by up to 11lb; some things could be jettisoned to further reduce weight. I can easily drop things that are superfluous, but can’t easily acquire them if needed. I read about 250 books per year, and I appreciate your recommendation - I’ve purchased all three and will likely have finished at least one by the end of the weekend.
Looked at a few of these BOB videos.. No one mentions immodium.. When you start drinking field water, bacteria will affect your digestive track...And dehyrdration is the first concern imo.
Love that hand chain saw! How well does it work?
Charcoal is best
What is the name of the bag for water storage on the sides
Do you have a link for the Camelpak?
awesome advice, great ideas. where did you get your radios? thanks for your tactical leadership😍 love it!!!
Many thanks for the very kind words. I’m very happy you liked the video - just spent 14 hours scripting, shooting and editing it. The radios came from Amazon - they’re pretty capable. All the best!
donna look into a garmin rino they are expensive but have a huge benefit. latest up to date model.
Great job..
Thanks for the feedback. :)
Desert Prep fyi
I have question. Wouldn't a machete be feasible for your area? Why or why not?
Look forward to your success.
Great video.
I've been reading the comments and agree with the recommend of a folding saw or a small hatchet. The southwest desert 🌵 may not require them as would a forest environment, but you may not know what direction you will travel (to avoid conflict) when the spit hits the spam. Plus, I believe in redundant systems, and another cutting tool is always a good idea.
I have specific bags for each season, but each bag contains elements necessary for all terrain or climates... just in case.
And even in a "72 hour bag", I like to plan for extended use.
And just curious here... does your dog wear a pack also?
My K-9 carries most of his gear himself when we're hiking deep into the wilds....
I think the saw is vital for people on most ares, so the idea is a good one that I can’t disagree with. However, I’ve processed a lot of firewood and shelter components by breaking deadfall by wedging it between trees and levering to ‘tell it breaks. One of the biggest challenges in planning the bag is trading off utility for weight, and my saws just don’t make the cut. On the topic, I’m just shooting the “gray man” version video now (due in a day or two). It’s different in some important ways. I’ve taken a lot of advice from viewers, and I’m tracking weights and calories in detail. You might find it interesting. We do have packs for the dogs, and they will be carrying their own food. When weight’s at a premium, it’s nice to offload a few pounds. I appreciate the advice.
Cruz CartagenaGreat bag, contents and well organized. Thanks for sharing. This works for you and I think that sometimes commentors seem to forget that. Although they too have great input as well and someone will no doubt benefit from the different ideas. I have the same bag, set up way different but works for me. As for the gray man pack/video, I watched it awhile back and it was full of great info but I ditched the COVRT 18, just didn't work for me. For low key and light carry I use the OAKLEY Panel or the OAKLEY ENDURO for the minimum of necessities. Again, thanks for sharing.
Really nice, well thought out and organized. We have similar set up but keep the folding stove in wife’s pack in case for some reason we only end up with one pack. Also the boat sos bars have 5 year shelf life, not 25. The plastic magnifier is fresnel not furnel
Thanks for the feedback. Nice to hear from someone else with a similar setup. Agree on the stove, have a duplicate in my wife’s pack. I took time to think through the organization by function, keeping water and cooking items together. Appreciate the correction on the shelf life of the SOS. The ‘s’ in fresnel is silent. :D
I definitely agree with you on the refillable butane. I have a similar if not the same just a different color lighter. The only thing that I would suggest is maybe getting a refillable reusable lighter Clippers the only thing that comes to mind I know Clippers jam up a lot. What they do sell the model that is refundable, and the Flint is replaceable. That makes it a lot more worth carrying of course pic is always a good brand
That's pretty good.
Thank you.
small fishing kit, complete with some screw in eyelets so you can make a fishing pole from a branch, a couple cotton bandannas, I'd switch out the chain saw for a folding saw because you'll use less energy, gum, a water filter like a sawyer or a Hydro Blu Versa flo filter (for summer use only). large elastic bands or ranger bands as they are flammable and also useful for holding stuff together, and if you have enough of them you can make a slingshot..
Excellent suggestions. I think I'll use them all in my next upgrade. Appreciate you making them.
I also pack a parachute material hammock, with insect net. It bundles up quite small. Better than sleeping on the ground, but can also be used on the ground just for the mosquito net. May also require an underquilt though. Can get chilly in the cold months.
It’s a great idea - thanks for sharing.
Great 72 hour kit!
Many thanks.
Does your pack have a waist strap? Those really help if you have to ruck over distance. Otherwise it all looks pretty good.
I would recommend a folding saw(to replace the chain saw/wiresaw, just my own pref) , safety glasses, note pad with markers and pens, china marker, floppy hat like a boonie hat, bandanna/sniper veil for cooling and shading. As well as copies of identification.
Thanks for the recommendations. I think the identification ‘ documents suggestion is particularly important. The saw is a good idea in most instances, but in our situation there’s not much wood processing opportunity in either the urban environment nor the desert outside it. We do have shemaghs and I expect we’ll be appropriately dressed when we bail. BTW, when I lived in the far north, we’d prep deadfall for fires by breaking it levering between closely-spaced trees. Man, do I miss birch bark...
I really like your ideas on what to pack. You also mentioned that in your phone you have a number of survival style apps. I was wondering which ones you trust and prefer?
Apps I carry on my iPhone:
Spyglass by Pavel Ahafonau
itunes.apple.com/us/app/spyglass/id332639548?mt=8
5-0 Radio Police Scanner by Smartest Apps LLC
itunes.apple.com/us/app/5-0-radio-police-scanner/id356336433?mt=8
Red Panic Button by ULTIMATE COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE LTD
itunes.apple.com/us/app/red-panic-button/id422029296?mt=8
SAS Survival Guide - Lite by Trellisys.net
itunes.apple.com/us/app/sas-survival-guide-lite/id363710835?mt=8
iSurvive - Military Grade Survival Manual by DMBC
itunes.apple.com/us/app/isurvive-military-grade-survival-manual/id321239058?mt=8
Tactical NAV by AppDaddy Technologies
itunes.apple.com/us/app/tactical-nav/id412650650?mt=8
great video but in Canada we need wool blanket lol just in case it winter , love your set up
LOL - in Alberta I needed a wool blanket when it snowed in summer... Thanks for the feedback.
I want exactly this. How much for you to ship one to me in Texas?