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  • @jeffkinder6865
    @jeffkinder6865 Před 5 lety +189

    416k subs that’s a lot of people who watch ur videos and respect you... thanks for the videos and all the help I’ve been getting into the prepping thing for almost 2 years and have learned a lot from you and also anytime I’m looking at buying a new gun I always go to your channels to see if you have a review

    • @SensiblePrepper
      @SensiblePrepper  Před 5 lety +21

      Thanks Jeff! Our mission os to inspire people to be prepared. I appreciate your kind words!

    • @michigunsanta8680
      @michigunsanta8680 Před 5 lety

      Jeff Kinder I think some people take things alittle too far but I don’t see why having a money belt with a few other items in it and having a “bug out bag” with a lot of the items he has close by with a durable firearm is not a bad idea. I’ve had food and water at the house since 99 and have a bug out bag but I don’t keep it in my vehicle because I live and work in Detroit and they’ll smash and grab quick! lol

    • @BOOSTEDLASER
      @BOOSTEDLASER Před 5 lety +1

      What great watch is this?

    • @NukaColaQuantum
      @NukaColaQuantum Před 5 lety

      Jeff Kinder sensible prepper, the pole shift is coming. Thanks for your 511 tactical backpack review. I bought one in sandstone color. Check out my thread called “pole shift coming how to prepare” on godlikeproductions.com. This one is the true shtf scenario that you need to prepare for. This is not a joke. Good luck, sir.

    • @BOOSTEDLASER
      @BOOSTEDLASER Před 5 lety

      @@NukaColaQuantum When is the pole shirt again?

  • @carolsman7
    @carolsman7 Před 5 lety +357

    I don't understand some of the complainers. If you think his vids are "too long" or whatever don't watch. This man has spent many years now helping people get prepared with a wealth of free information on gear and survival skills. Thank you Don for your steady stream of vids.

    • @SensiblePrepper
      @SensiblePrepper  Před 5 lety +33

      Thanks for the awesome Comment! I appreciate it!

    • @podsmpsg1
      @podsmpsg1 Před 5 lety +5

      SensiblePrepper thank you very much.

    • @adam45011
      @adam45011 Před 5 lety +10

      carolsman7 There will ALWAYS be people that Thumbs-down a video; even if it’s a guy doing nothing more than wishing you a good day 😂. The internet is absurd.

    • @michigunsanta8680
      @michigunsanta8680 Před 5 lety +3

      I’ve learned quite a bit from
      CZcams videos about preparing a bug out bag and just some easy practical things you should do for SHTF scenarios, I thought I knew a lot but come to find out even at 51 I could learn some things! Thanks for the info! 👍🏻

    • @kydd666
      @kydd666 Před 5 lety +3

      Some of the longer videos i'll set the playback speed to 1.5x, you'll still get all the info just in a shorter amount of time

  • @cgKyle
    @cgKyle Před 4 lety +111

    I disagree with the medical symbol making the bag more gray man. I hang out in a lot of rough neighborhoods, they would steal that bag from my car if they saw it, if they thought it had any type of medicine or needles in it.

    • @pamshouse99
      @pamshouse99 Před 4 lety +14

      Living with the Earth yes it would be the first thing taken here also. Label it Sunday school supplies and I would almost guarantee it to be ignored!! lol...

    • @XelaOso850
      @XelaOso850 Před 4 lety +2

      I actually 100% agree with you on this one minor mistake lol

    • @DD-d6d3
      @DD-d6d3 Před 4 lety +9

      Yeah, it's hilarious watching this country boy talk about cooking in the middle of a city

    • @eternapesadilla2355
      @eternapesadilla2355 Před 4 lety +2

      People would try to steal just for having the bag.

    • @madisonmyers9717
      @madisonmyers9717 Před 3 lety

      Then don’t chose to do that

  • @Iowarail
    @Iowarail Před 5 lety +65

    Couple of things that is in every one of my bags is clean sock and underwater. Always.

  • @stephengonzalez5578
    @stephengonzalez5578 Před 5 lety +151

    1 Backpack 🎒
    2. Bottles of water
    3. Energy bars ⚡
    4. Firstaid kit ➕
    5. Flashlight 🔦
    6. Bandana
    7. Public trans map. 🚉🚌
    8. Lighter 🔥
    9. Emergency blanket
    10. Phone charger
    11. Tissues 🚽
    12. Multi. Tool 🔧
    Basic and simple Items in no particular order.

    • @nicholausstraach458
      @nicholausstraach458 Před 5 lety +10

      That's a good list! Keeping it simple. I've done the get home challenge. And my list is good shoes, bottle of water, and energy bar.

    • @robertocalderonabogado1427
      @robertocalderonabogado1427 Před 5 lety +1

      Great list Thanks

    • @kurtkenehan8017
      @kurtkenehan8017 Před 5 lety +4

      @@nicholausstraach458 how did you do the get home challenge? are there certain parameters about it to test it effectively?

    • @nicholausstraach458
      @nicholausstraach458 Před 5 lety +8

      @@kurtkenehan8017 Down Town Dallas to the Suburbs with no cell phone use, turn it off. Walk home with the gear you think you need and see how long it takes and what you use. You will quickly learn getting A to B is more simple than expected.

    • @kurtkenehan8017
      @kurtkenehan8017 Před 5 lety +2

      @@nicholausstraach458 thank you

  • @xgrandchampx8916
    @xgrandchampx8916 Před 5 lety +9

    -Water bottle
    -Small Rain poncho
    -Clean Bandana (makeshit mask, wipe sweat or to stop a bleeding)
    -Energy Bar
    -Bit Lighter
    -Hand Sanitizer Gel (Useful to stay healthy in nasty places and will burn very well, to help start a fire)
    -Flashlight (USB Rechargable to go with a power bank)
    -Prescription meds**
    -Power Bank (keep your phone charged to call for help or check in on family)**
    This will get you home and can fit in a very small bag, even if you have to walk all night in bad weather.
    Also works very well with your EDC Phone, wallet, blade(?) & Pen.

  • @davidpyle7333
    @davidpyle7333 Před 5 lety +154

    Don, great video as always, but respectfully must disagree - way too much gear for an urban bag. My experience (NYC power outage in 2000, NYC post 9/11, evacuating a 20 story hotel in São Paulo at 2am because of power outages....) taught me that fast and light is key in a city. Sling bags get very heavy very quickly, 20lbs will kill you. When SHTF in a city you want to get as far away as fast as possible, so you’re not going to be lighting fires or cooking. You’re going to be moving, so water, energy bars, and good shoes is what you need.

    • @mikemower1939
      @mikemower1939 Před 5 lety +11

      Yeah... nutnfancy addressed this too. Showing off one of his large bug out bags he talked about how everything in it is disposable and to drop stuff, hide it, etc ,drop it all if you have to for speed.

    • @andrewevanoff1192
      @andrewevanoff1192 Před 5 lety +14

      I'm sure, his kit was assembled for the area where he lives. Most cities in the US are wide spread, with much lower population density than a typical European city. People often commute 20 to 40 miles, one way daily. It may take 3 to 4 days to walk back home if something major happens. Many of the items can be very useful.
      Also, he can quickly cache items he doesn't need for the conditions. This is where the trash bags come handy.

    • @nmr6988
      @nmr6988 Před 5 lety +8

      @David Pyle, I think you are missing the point and purpose of the video. The point is not to carry everything, but to have choices! There are many things in my GHB that i would offload before leaving my vehicle or office and starting the walk home or to shelter. Nothing worse than not having essential items to choose from.

    • @Dominini
      @Dominini Před 5 lety +6

      @Grass fed fish what kind of sandwich? (sorry, I'm a little hungry and enjoying this)

    • @nmr6988
      @nmr6988 Před 5 lety +4

      @Grass fed fish , thank you for your self-righteous and negative opinion.

  • @Rob--
    @Rob-- Před 4 lety +2

    These bags need to be used. So many people pack it and toss it in the closet. I guarantee in an emergency if you are not accustomed to using your bag you will forget it.
    Use your bag and practice with the gear. Just took my daughter out in the rain and started some fires. I gave her a magnesium rod and a pocket knife. It took ten minutes for her to learn a lifelong skill.
    Sensible prepper, please keep the videos coming. I know this an old one but I've probably watched it five times.

    • @847MicRoss
      @847MicRoss Před 4 lety

      You're 100% correct. I hate seeing these videos where all of there gear looks brand new.

    • @Rob--
      @Rob-- Před 4 lety +1

      @@847MicRoss me too. i almost force myself to use mine at least once a week. and then replenish as needed. now it's automatic.

  • @OzMan9989
    @OzMan9989 Před 5 lety +9

    Water, lockpicks, small prybar, wire cutters, gloves, trash bags, cash, cash, cash, extra socks, bear spray, m95 mask, balaclava, silcock key, baseball hat, lighter, battery brick, road flare, subway pass, trauma kit, sunglasses, and other personal protection along with usual edc (light, knife, watch, compass, etc).
    #1 item: Use trash bags to look like homeless dude if you must and walk out down train tracks keeping low profile. You sleep in a trash bag if you must sleep because trash bags are everywhere and blend into everything, and no one fucks with a trash bag in the woods or alley.

  • @doubled473
    @doubled473 Před 4 lety +3

    I’ve seen a lot of these types of videos and most everyone forgets the fact that their GHB/BOB is always transported in their vehicle. This means you don’t need a jacket, boots etc folded up taking up space in your bag. The other thing to remember is to have a second small bag that is empty so you can load up necessary prep items that you already had stored in your vehicle.

  • @neotericisis
    @neotericisis Před 4 lety +12

    This has a wealth of info. (I just put the P51 can opener in my Amazon cart!). However, some things are not practical for big cities such as NYC and Chicago. As a native NYC’er I will say that specific sling bag and/or patch will make you stand out, as will that BCM hat. A simple backpack or a business/laptop sling bag (if people decide to use a sling bag) and a basic baseball hat are much better. The jacket is fine. No molle system etc. Good point on checking with knife laws- a good multi tool may be a good option to avoid being detained at checkpoints etc. while also providing a tool for self defense or otherwise as needed. (I know a straight knife is ideal, but it makes you look much more suspect to big city cops, and you won’t be stripping trees etc. in a big city. Whereas, a multitool can draw blood if needed, pick locks, open food etc. AND is much more explainable if you get detained) Also, at the least, a N95 mask is essential (I would pack that before I did a camping stove etc.). I was downtown during September 11th- it just seems more practical in todays world of biowarfare and terrorism.

  • @rowdyyates372
    @rowdyyates372 Před 5 lety +2

    A good water source that most people never even think about is that a lot of cemeteries in the cities have water spicots thru out the cemetery and usally its good fresh clean drinkable water. Also alot churches have outside water spicots

  • @williambamford2697
    @williambamford2697 Před 5 lety +83

    Some good ideas... but waaaaay too much gear for a GHB. 8lbs max. I like the idea of the crowbar in an urban environment though. You dont want to get caught with the handgun in NY or Boston etc... you will go to jail, but the crowbar is an excellent improvised wepon idea for urban. Gotta cut down the redundancy. Why that much fire kit? Where are you going to use 4 ferrorods in a city that you wouldn't first grab one of the 3 bic lighters you have? Remember the goal is "get home-urban", not "camp in central park."

    • @voxie6873
      @voxie6873 Před 5 lety +3

      now while i agree with most of the things you are saying, bigger stature people like myself can carry a 20 or 30 pound bag for up to ten miles, and guns are very important even if you may get in trouble with them take your pick die in a mugging or get a stern talking to be the police. Having more than one of some is ideal thing break and you may lose them.

    • @Dominini
      @Dominini Před 5 lety +3

      @@voxie6873 He is saying that by law there are certain fire arm restrictions in certain areas. As much as you would love to carry, highly doubt you are doing so legally in NYC.

    • @davidquist8963
      @davidquist8963 Před 4 lety +1

      Judged by 12 or carried by 6?

    • @martinwiebe125
      @martinwiebe125 Před 4 lety

      Gary Dodgson wow that’s pretty bad, I would leave that country ASAP

    • @jedisky2
      @jedisky2 Před 2 lety +1

      2 is 1. 1 is none.

  • @adam45011
    @adam45011 Před 5 lety +3

    You’re hands-down one of the best. I appreciate you and the info you have given us over the years.

  • @nmr6988
    @nmr6988 Před 5 lety +2

    @Sensible Prepper, thank you for showing not only how to set up the bag, but the various items we can choose from according to our personal area and needs. My husband and I have lots of things in our vehicle GHBs for extra comfort if we're going to remain with our car, but which we could pick and choose from if we needed to get out and walk home or toward other shelter. I could never think ahead in the way I need to without having some expert help. Thank you again for that!

  • @jeffreyvb1
    @jeffreyvb1 Před 5 lety +8

    Small packs of tissues (TP) , hand sanitizer , and wizzie wipes will also be helpful. Don't forget a small inventory of daily meds.

  • @Nathan35077
    @Nathan35077 Před 5 lety +8

    Glad you added Advil! Some sort of pain reliever is soooo important and many people overlook it. Having a bad headache can really drain you and make you not able to do anything. Also antacids is important too. But not as much as some Tylenol!

    • @ArmedWithKnowledge
      @ArmedWithKnowledge Před rokem +1

      Agreed. Something as simple as a headache, whether it's from an injury or not, can be debilitating. Especially when trying to aim accurately and/or assess threats. Most of the first aid kits that are worth-while will have some sort of pain reliever included.

  • @TheUrbanPrepper
    @TheUrbanPrepper Před 5 lety +37

    This was a fun video to watch and to get ideas from. I like that it's under twenty pounds. That's a good weight for a GHB. Thanks for all of the detailed descriptions of the individual items.

    • @ericpatrick5542
      @ericpatrick5542 Před 2 lety

      He Always Gives Me Good Information To What I Need For Survival And Doomsday Survival.

    • @joshuareed3999
      @joshuareed3999 Před 2 lety

      I'm glad I saw this comment. I was getting ready to say that this seems like a lot more than what most would need for a true "get home bag". I definitely still think that's true, but 20 lbs. is not bad at all.

  • @billyguy6645
    @billyguy6645 Před 4 lety +112

    “I perfer the backpack.” - 30 minutes about the sling pack.

    • @ethanh3421
      @ethanh3421 Před 4 lety +5

      billy Guy I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @valerieannrumpf4151
      @valerieannrumpf4151 Před 3 lety +2

      He was showing all of the portable gear and items that you can fit into both a backpack and a sling bag.

  • @tryingndoing
    @tryingndoing Před 4 lety +4

    Right on, Sootch! Here we are a year and a half later with protest/riots still going on in Portland! Your videos are great! Learning more daily. Gives us all ideas for our own situations. God bless you and yours!

    • @54tristin
      @54tristin Před rokem

      Portland no mention of January 6 , Brother?

    • @54tristin
      @54tristin Před rokem

      I agree no medical patch

  • @evangelon2
    @evangelon2 Před 3 lety +2

    I call it my “WOW” bag, “Walk out of Work” bag. It’s a backpack that I keep stowed away at my workplace.
    It’s designed to walk me through 20 miles of urban and suburban territory. Made some photocopies of some old hagstrom maps of the relative terrain, also keep updated google offline maps in my phone.
    I like the idea of the messenger bag. I may get one and redistribute my more fast grabby things i to that bag and keep my “sit and stop” things in the pack.
    All of my bags are Jansport school bags. I look very civilian.

  • @kenhelmers2603
    @kenhelmers2603 Před 5 lety +57

    Add an EpiPen, Benadryl, a few days worth of prescription meds. Thanks Sootch :)

    • @Jdbeth77
      @Jdbeth77 Před 5 lety +4

      Ken Helmers any idea on how to get an epipen without a prescription

    • @kenhelmers2603
      @kenhelmers2603 Před 5 lety

      @@Jdbeth77 Sorry, I have no clue.. but need to find out myself! :)

    • @chrism6904
      @chrism6904 Před 5 lety +3

      @@Jdbeth77 Tell a doctor you're allergic to certain foods or bee's (or something like that) and ask for a prescription for one. That simple ;)

    • @christopherkasik3291
      @christopherkasik3291 Před 5 lety +2

      You can just go to your doctor and get a script for one , I did that 3 Z pack antibiotics and 30 800mg Ibeprophan. My Doctor knows that I am always on the road or outdoors so he had no issues , he also knows I really come into see him. And If I do it is something major.

    • @michigunsanta8680
      @michigunsanta8680 Před 5 lety

      Ken Helmers yep that’s what I’d have added! I’d have meds along in the money belt.

  • @rogermalone673
    @rogermalone673 Před 5 lety +15

    I know a get home bag, bugout bag, G.O.O.D. bag and whatnot is a very personal thing but i noticed a few things i have in mine that you don't have in yours. I keep a smith's pencil sharpener in mine even though i have a knife to sharpen my pencils and make shavings incase something happens to my primary knife. I also have a small 16x52 single lens ( monocular ) binocular for long distance viewing. I know this sounds strange but i vacuum seal my socks and keep some foot powder in a water proof container as well. I also keep about 100 water purification tablets as a back up for my sawyer water filter for redundancy. I have a smith's pocket pal knife sharpener to keep my knife sharp. I personally don't own a cell phone so i keep a small radio/mp3 player/battery bank with headphones to keep me upto date on what's happening in the news.

    • @Sarah_Kinz
      @Sarah_Kinz Před 5 lety +4

      Roger Malone socks in a bag is a genius idea man! I think I’d be tempted to even put my hat in a bag. Nothing is worse than a cold hat even if it’s wool, my head gets cold.

    • @TUKByV
      @TUKByV Před 5 lety +4

      I have socks in a freezer bag. I don't have a vacuum sealer yet. I would probably vac seal 75% of the stuff in my bobs. We have 2 seasons here-Rainy and Less Rainy. And water everywhere.

    • @nmr6988
      @nmr6988 Před 5 lety +2

      Roger Malone, thank you for your wonderful ideas! Today I will be taking my husband's and my get home bags out of our vehicle, taking out the socks, and putting them in double Ziploc bags. No vacuum sealer, but the double ziplock bags will really help. also having a knife sharpener in your bag. I have knives, but no knife sharpener. Duh! I love all your other recommendations as well. We have a small dog and he has his own bag. Do you have ideas on that subject?

    • @sosteve9113
      @sosteve9113 Před 5 lety +1

      Good idea's

    • @rogermalone673
      @rogermalone673 Před 5 lety +3

      Nancy M-R: Deworming medicine and flee and tick powder ( diatomaceous earth ) is always good for both dogs and cats. Also maybe some drops for ear mites. Rawhide chew sticks and treats to keep their attention.

  • @morgan10152
    @morgan10152 Před 5 lety +1

    I believe it is called a 4-Way Sillcock key. Most hardware stores carry them. Between $5.00 and $10.00.

  • @user-gn5uy6lx7z
    @user-gn5uy6lx7z Před rokem

    Don't forget your shelter. I carry a hammock with a bug screen and a 10x10.5 tarp for rain.
    I carry Bear Repellent also. Works great on snakes and other animals, even the two-legged kind.

  • @philclodfelter5994
    @philclodfelter5994 Před 3 lety +1

    Sootch00 I’ve been a subscriber of the channel for 8-10 years now always like the information you put out the products are great the bloopers are the best , keep up the great work

  • @rinamorgan8795
    @rinamorgan8795 Před rokem

    Watched this to see how my first bugout bag measures up. We have the same gun! I toast you with my coffee, sir. ☕️ Thanks for the overview.

  • @nmr6988
    @nmr6988 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for educating me on more great gear, Sootch00. I can't tell you how much time is saved me to have your recommendations and to know that you have tried these things out first. Nothing is worse than spending money on a product and then finding out you don't like it, it doesn't work for you personally, or is just playing overpriced. And I got some wonderful additional ideas from one of your subscribers, Roger Malone. Very very helpful!

  • @kan-zee
    @kan-zee Před 4 lety +30

    💥⌚️ *TIMESTAMP* ⌚️💥
    ITEMS in the URBAN GHB*
    3:45 .. WEIGHT *19lbs 11oz*
    4:01 ... have a standard *EDC*
    4:15... *Belt*
    4:49 .. *Water Bottle*
    5:12.. *Multitool*
    5:25.. *Headlamp*
    5:53.. *Trauma Kit* & *Boboo Kit*
    6:26.. *Fire Kit* & *Lighter* &*Advil* & *NitroGloves* & *Signal mirror* & *LockPick set* & *Whistle* & *mini Screwdriver*
    7:30.. *Flashlight #2*
    8:38.. *Water Filter*
    9:16.. *Silcok 4 way water utility key*
    9:52.. *P51* Can opener & micro Towel*
    10:09.. *Maps* & *compass* & *Rite in Rain field note*
    11:21.. *Wet Wipes* & *insect repellent*
    12:00.. *Fire Kit* - lighters - ferro rod - sparks - waterproof capsules w/ matches - vasseyballs - fierce fire impregnated wood -
    13:16 .. *Cordage on spool tool* & *wire on a spool* - *Sharpie & pencil*
    13:42.. *Pry bar*
    14:05.. *grey man effect* & magpole pouches - *battery source* - *Cables* - *Batteries CR123* -
    15:18.. *Bayonet*
    16:14.. *ball cap hat* - *head cover* - *gloves*
    16:49.. *Garbage bags industrial*
    17:19.. *Jacket* - *xtra socks* - *walking shoes* -
    18:09.. *Mylar sided Tarp* size= ??
    18:41.. *Emergency Food Bars*
    19:02.. *Stove*
    19:35.. *Repair kit / housewife*
    20:13.. *Conceal Carry Weapon*
    20:56.. *Bandana*
    21:43.. *CLOSING COMMENTS*
    22:45 ... *BLOOPER REEL* 😂🤣👍😂🤣👍

  • @r.c.t.travels
    @r.c.t.travels Před 4 lety +1

    I've been Prepping for a few years now and I love watching your channels content and others on youtube. I have learned alot from the prepping experience but I still learn new things from you and others. Thank you for your content! I've learned of equipment that I'd never heard of before. Keep up the good work friend.

  • @0_k_1_
    @0_k_1_ Před rokem

    I've watched a few of your videos today while revamping my go bags/bins.... for the last hour I couldn't belive how much you sound like another CZcamsr I follow... yes I did figure it out 😄

  • @TheGreekPytheus
    @TheGreekPytheus Před 5 lety +3

    Love your reviews. One point, in a desert city, like Las Vegas, a lighter will not last long in a get home bag. The heat and lack of humidity will dry out a lighter very fast, so I stock with matches. Keep up the great work! Thank you.

    • @micahwest5347
      @micahwest5347 Před rokem

      Never heard this before. Are you sure the fuel button didn’t get accidentally depressed? An appropriate sized rubber o-ring under the button can prevent this.

  • @Chilly_Billy
    @Chilly_Billy Před 5 lety +3

    The water tool is called a silcock key. I have two from different sources and that's how both were marked.

  • @KenShew325
    @KenShew325 Před 5 lety +1

    I work in downtown in a big city. This Urban EDC kit is overly focused on camping type issues. An Urban kit needs to focus on most likely problems. I like your #1 item is cash. I agree this is the most important urban problem solver. Your #2 item is your phone. If something goes down in a urban environment your priority is getting out of town. Calling a friend or uber may be your best option. You might be able to rent a bike or scooter if that isn't possible. I like the gray man concept for Urban EDC. Carrying a 40 pound pack in an urban environment is not gray man unless you look homeless. Your kit needs to look like a computer bag and nothing more. Carry on luggage might also work. I like haversack style bags as you can get to things while wearing them. You also need to keep in mind legal problems. You should not carry a big knife. I work in a building with a metal detector. Anything that looks like a weapon is forbidden. If police stop you, you do not want pry bars, big knifes, and lock picking kits. Pepper spray and tactical pens, are the way to go unless you can carry legally. A soft body armor panel in your pack for mass shooters would be a good idea. Weather can be a big problem in an urban environment. I consider my umbrella to be one of my most important EDC items. I also carry a small poncho that could be shelter if needed. Wearing an appropriate coat is important. All the survival looking stuff in my EDC kit is very small and fits in 2 small maxpedition pouches that can be removed if going to the airport or some place I could be searched. I carry one small Bic lighter and a small fire steal, 2 survival blankets, meds, first aid and a Yeasu VX3 ham radio that is the size of a pack of tictacs. It can use it to listen to police radios and regular FM radio. I also keep a filter mask. I have a lot of multi use items. A small stainless water bottle. Small multi tool. Bandanna, back up power brick, and a pocket flashlight. I keep chargers and cables for my phone and computer. I also have to carry work stuff like my laptop and some files so leave room for that. I carry maps and information on public transit. That is about it. One thing to keep in mind in an urban environment is you can probably buy stuff. If you can find a 7-11, or a drugstore, and if you have cash, you can probably get food, water, meds, and bug spray. Your not in the woods. You also have vending machines. The bad thing about urban environments is you may not have a car, so plan on being on foot.

  • @Servants_Heart
    @Servants_Heart Před 4 lety +4

    Truly you need a minimum of a N95 mask for an urban back. If a building is blown up, dust would be everywhere.

  • @LShapedAmbush
    @LShapedAmbush Před 5 lety +1

    My ex-wife was living in Alexandria, VA, with our children on 9/11. She was at a meeting across the streets on the White House when the 3rd plane went down in Pa. she decided it was time to get out of Dodge and get to our children.
    She walked to Alexandria following the railroad tracks in her high heels. The streets were hopelessly jammed and chaotic so she took the tracks home.
    I was a thousand miles away and was so impressed with her Get Home determination. A pair of walking shoes would have helped a lot.

    • @podsmpsg1
      @podsmpsg1 Před 5 lety +1

      AlanMcMichael I'm glad she and your kids are okay.

  • @JGWilson007
    @JGWilson007 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank You for having suggestions and guides for those of us that are not going to Bug Out to the woods unless it really hits the fan. My family thinks "Roughing it" it the Holiday Inn. I would love to see more content on things like getting Home plans for when you work an hour and a half away from home by Highway and Evacuation plans for a family like mine.

  • @mikerossman9863
    @mikerossman9863 Před 2 lety

    Like the utility key. I have had one in my camper and work truck for years…. Always when you need water it’s behind one of them secure hose bibs, but I have the key.

  • @user-xs4ik9fy2p
    @user-xs4ik9fy2p Před rokem

    Love the fact people really care to want people to know how to protect themselves. Much love

  • @Bassdaddy-so1if
    @Bassdaddy-so1if Před 5 lety +20

    I like how sooch is realistically probably a 46 year old man and looks 25 and has the energy of a 7 year old lol love you sooch! Been a sub since the beginning brother keep up the good work!!

  • @RyanGr33n
    @RyanGr33n Před rokem +1

    13:55 if you’re planning a “get home bag”, don’t forget you might have to “get out” first… if you work in a high rise office or any locked facility, you may need to break out before you can get home! Elevators may be offline, key-badges may not be working, security staff may be too busy to let you out… there’s a good chance you’ll be smashing windows, prying door jams, cutting fencing, just to get on your way home.

  • @juanma_blatter
    @juanma_blatter Před 5 lety +54

    I think you should make a video of a school survival kit (School EDC) for teenagers or kids

    • @adam45011
      @adam45011 Před 5 lety +5

      ThompsonGaymer ARG A novel idea. Good thinking.

    • @juanma_blatter
      @juanma_blatter Před 5 lety +2

      @@adam45011 Thanks dude

    • @mcblasty
      @mcblasty Před 5 lety +3

      Good idea, i second this motion.

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 Před 5 lety +5

      That's a good idea I talked with my kids when they were in school what to do in case of an emergency that go's for the whole family we are all in diffrent places during the day.

    • @Jdbeth77
      @Jdbeth77 Před 5 lety +1

      I agree....good idea

  • @tattoochef
    @tattoochef Před 2 lety

    Picked up my silcock key for 5 bucks at lowes. Lowes, home depot and the like are good places for some survival items. And if you have old jars of Vicks vapor rub, you can use it instead of Vaseline. Good for minor Aches and pains, skeeter repellent and it burns. 1 cotton ball impregnated with vicks burns for about 10 minutes.

  • @spockmcoyissmart961
    @spockmcoyissmart961 Před 5 lety +3

    I have given some thought to my own, 'get home bag' and I've come up with this: I work 5-7 days a week, 3 miles from my home. Occasionally, I will work less than 10 miles from my home. In my work truck, I normally have a complete change of clothes. I will drive to get as close to home as possible. I've been in bad winter storms and not 1 time could I not get to work or home from work. I can't imagine all of my routes home impassible. Therefore, my 'bag' will consist of a gun/ammo and water. That is all I see a need for. I can walk 3 miles in less than 1 hour.

    • @no_peace
      @no_peace Před 4 lety

      Man, I've always been preparedness-minded but one of the most likely scenarios I plan for comes from a couple years ago when one of my coworkers was stuck in traffic for 8 hours after it snowed. There are all kinds of alternate routes on a normal day, but because of the snow, the road was gridlocked and she couldn't move an inch. Cars were sliding down the road into other cars. People abandoned their vehicles right in the lane because they couldn't get up the incline and there's barely any shoulder there to park in. Tow trucks couldn't get through traffic to pull the cars out. My coworker had to choose between sitting there in the car or walking home (15mi?) in work clothes without a flashlight, in below freezing weather. There was no mass transit available of course. Even people who had cell service couldn't get a ride because the roads were blocked so no one could get to them. So I want to have everything I need to avoid being stuck in a situation like that

    • @river6448
      @river6448 Před 2 lety

      Thats a good bag idea but mate add food and first aid you never know u may need it.

  • @YoutubeUsername7777
    @YoutubeUsername7777 Před 4 lety

    If you jam that muzzle O-ring at the bottom of the blade in bayonet case where you would normally slide the blade in, you get the hammer. That's what is it designed for and it works pretty well.

  • @johnsonpink6002
    @johnsonpink6002 Před 4 lety +1

    The water supply tool is called a Sillcock Key or Sillcock Wrench

  • @BASE5NYC
    @BASE5NYC Před 4 lety

    I live in NYC and built my first get home bag with some ideas from your channel & bought my first Falcon 2 because of your Maxpedition videos. Couldn’t imagine going anywhere without it now.

  • @nmr6988
    @nmr6988 Před 5 lety +2

    @SensiblePrepper, you're so right: "avoid confrontation" is the best advice! Applies especially to some of the posts on this page... 😄

    • @nmr6988
      @nmr6988 Před 5 lety

      @S DJ , it's called my opinion. But thank you for your self-righteous and negative point of view.

  • @tomtee4442
    @tomtee4442 Před 2 lety

    I ride my hybrid gasoline powered bicycle alot. While back pack on I can grab my large bear spray fast while riding with my hand reaching in back pack for fast response if needed. Stay strapped or get clapped. My hybrid bicycle gets about 160-180 miles to the gallon depending on pedaling and a 4 stroke engine. A gasoline powered bicycle is the way to go. Most battery powered bikes don't have the riding range yet.

  • @mikhalize
    @mikhalize Před 5 lety +27

    While these are nice GHB, they are not really urban focused. An urban pack should be built around communication, shelter/cover, and defense (two legged predators). Most of us are within 25 miles of our homes. The goal is to get home, not fight a battle or camp overnight. Example, in Chicago (hateful city) roadways are plentiful, cell phones are operable and access to water and food available. The danger is avoiding becoming prey because your car broke down or you have to beat-feat due to mass transit stoppages. A 19 pound bag isn't really feasible. How would you build an urban bag that is not based on all out chaos or without rule of law? My bag comes in under 12 pounds with a level IIIa panel and 2 additional magazines. I am going to add a silicox key...just because I like the "maybe" factor.
    In urban arena ditching your vehicle (which should have survival gear based on the season), is an emergency decision. A car is shelter and protection. How would you utilize your vehicle in the urban setting?

    • @Dominini
      @Dominini Před 5 lety +2

      What is so hateful towards you about the city??
      You Chicago haters are really something else. I hope you at least live there considering how irrationally judgemental you are.
      I would rather be in a bad neighborhood in Chicago than almost anywhere in Milwaukee. Who told you to hate Chicago so much? Trump and other bozos like him?
      I have an idea, give your weak item suggestions and keep it moving...

    • @anonyymikana206
      @anonyymikana206 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Dominini please shut up

  • @jamesreyes777
    @jamesreyes777 Před 3 lety

    One thing that I have in my truck it’s a pelican case and I put a cable lock through it and around the leg of my seat and I carry my boots and get home bag inside of it. It would be really hard for somebody to steal it. So I picked up a couple of locks for the box and two locks for the cable itself which cost $32 at Home Depot and I bought a used military pelican case at the Swap meet for $45And now my $2500 get home bag as well protected for under $100. Now when I go out with my truck somewhere and everything I don’t have to worry about my stuff getting stolen.

  • @zheiladschmidle2064
    @zheiladschmidle2064 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your videos! I have learned so much. I am a mom of 4 kiddos, and I am teaching them what I am learning here, and they love it! God bless!

  • @llchapman1234
    @llchapman1234 Před 4 lety +1

    FYI, The city water tool is called a four-way sillcock key.

  • @tnwhitley
    @tnwhitley Před 2 lety

    Good advice for me if I need to go somewhere temporarily. I’m in the country & won’t be ‘bugging out’. I’ll stand my ground here.
    The sling bag I’ve got one twice that size that I put everything in it including clothes and it sets across the back of my cruiser strapped to my seats and saddle bags. Makes a nice thing to lean back on while riding my motorcycle.

  • @CookingFor1
    @CookingFor1 Před 5 lety +1

    I carry Wysi Wipes for my expandable towels and bike route maps for the state. I always keep a small get home bag with me and have a larger bug out bag in another location.

  • @dusbus2384
    @dusbus2384 Před 5 lety

    First things first get a pair of walking shoes and socks. Remember it’s “get home”. With that you’ll need water and maybe a ball cap and sun glasses with a light rain jacket. I like the idea of cash and the water thing. That’s pretty much it. A pistol if you live in a rough city but really don’t need a stove or really any camping gear. I keep a gym bag in my truck with workout clothes and water bottle. There’s my get home bag if for some reason I can’t drive home on however much fuel is in the vehicle.

  • @marwanelkordy253
    @marwanelkordy253 Před 5 lety +6

    Man you are global now I watch a lot of videos for you your friend from Egypt

  • @dirk480
    @dirk480 Před 4 lety

    I like watching what other people put in their get home bags. Gives me ideas

  • @Poppaswine33
    @Poppaswine33 Před 5 lety +1

    Good stuff Sootch...thanks for your time brother. ..people my needs things like this sooner than they think. ..

  • @derealovesurvival7549
    @derealovesurvival7549 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video you always have well thought out kits thanks for sharing and God bless you .

  • @MR.GRIMM760
    @MR.GRIMM760 Před 3 lety

    I've been watching your videos for a long time now and I appreciate everything you put out. Thank you for your time and effort. Definitely appreciate it.

  • @robertforester7938
    @robertforester7938 Před 5 lety +4

    Sootch for the sewing kit add a roll of Dental Floss it's great for tarp repair

  • @rshinn8776
    @rshinn8776 Před 4 lety +2

    i was stuck in line to get into pearl harbor during that active shooter lockdown. my phone was dead, and i had no way to charge it. kinda made me realize you never know what might happen. i couldn't contact anyone, or get any info on what was going on. going to put together a basic pack soon

  • @jimhowes2983
    @jimhowes2983 Před 4 lety

    My get home bag is also my work bag. Worst case scenerio I have a 100 mile hike back to my car if the grid goes down, most of which is walking along railway lines. My grey man outfit will be my fluro orange safety vest .
    A lot of the items mentioned are part of my work carry kit. I always have extra clothing as I live in a semi alpine climate. My good boots are already on my feet. The amount of extra kit I carry for emergencies probably only weighs a couple of pounds , mylar blanket, cask wine bladder (holds 1 gallon water when filled), extra lighter & cotton wool, water purifcation tablets,spare torch batteries & some extra food (funny how you always get hungry when stuck on a broken down train)
    I suppose it depends on your circumstances on what you carry.

  • @dannybaker4641
    @dannybaker4641 Před 5 lety +1

    This is such a great video. I love that sling pack.I never know what I'll encounter driving almost 600 miles a day.Great products in this video and great advice as well.

  • @michigunsanta8680
    @michigunsanta8680 Před 5 lety +1

    Always love the blooper reels at the end of your videos! Reminds me of the old Cannonball Run type movies with old Burt Reynolds and Dom Delouis. Lol 😂 👍🏻

  • @bobm1625
    @bobm1625 Před 5 lety +4

    Bags evolve, and I'm grateful for your updates. Btw...saw that duct tape at HD, too. I grabbed a few, this summer. Good video. I still love the outtakes.

  • @YolklahomaRocks
    @YolklahomaRocks Před 5 lety +5

    Just thought I would reccomend adding an item to your pack. Most people don't realize that a lot of walking (in shoes they wear alot) can create blisters. I keep moleskin in mine. Your feet will thank you.

  • @demm4920
    @demm4920 Před 2 lety

    It’s so crazy to see a real life gun just being kept in a bag and just showen on CZcams! I’m from the Uk, Scotland, and the best we have is a Kitchen knife mabye a pot or pan or golf club 😂😂 there are some places now where you can go and shoot a gun in the uk at like a shooting range, I think that would be very interesting to learn about, loved the video 😊

  • @miciahk
    @miciahk Před 5 lety

    One thing I do, for folks who haven't got the funds or want to have organization in their bags but aren't too serious or dedicated enough to personal survival is use everyday items to store things I started out using used medication bottles of different sizes to store batteries, needle/thread/first aid/cotton balls/ fat lighter kindling/ FINGER NAIL CLIPPERS which are handy for a lot of things and so forth. Where there is desire, one will prepare in any which way they can. For food, i started out just packing small tuna packs and such. My motto is the same today as it was 30 years ago when I joined the US Army; Overcome, Adapt, Improvise. SAPPERS!

  • @3riverblades
    @3riverblades Před 5 lety

    I use the same bag for my urban bob. I put in a small hatchet in the back of the pack. It’s heavier but you can remove the pry bar and bayonet for a one tool option plus I always carry a folding knife. Great vid a lot of folks forget how many ppl live and work in the cities.

  • @BELCAN57
    @BELCAN57 Před 5 lety +6

    Hi Don, thanks for the video.
    How about one covering the absolute minimum amount of items needed to "get out....."

  • @BPS10-Ga
    @BPS10-Ga Před 5 lety

    I keep 2 GHBs in my trucks, a medium size backpack and a small shoulder bag. Each one has specific items to get home. Assorted pain killers, cold pills, vitamins, antacids, dust masks and medical supplies. Flashlight, storm matches, water bottles, candy and protein bars I live in the burbs but it's heavily populated with 🐑.

  • @a.m.c.3181
    @a.m.c.3181 Před 2 lety

    2 Years Ago. WOW. I'd Like to see your
    "New Normal" Pandemic Preppers Pack.

  • @AlexB0718
    @AlexB0718 Před 4 lety

    Grey man with a regular backpack
    *is also wearing a truglo hat and gun related shirt*
    😂

  • @juliorodriguez1721
    @juliorodriguez1721 Před 5 lety +8

    No way you are pulling off grey man with that sling

    • @AnthonyRobinson-rc9yd
      @AnthonyRobinson-rc9yd Před 5 lety +2

      It depends on your area, I live in the PNW and those bags are everywhere, when I was in Tampa- not so much.

  • @jonathantijerina3984
    @jonathantijerina3984 Před 4 lety

    I just wanted to say thank you...
    All of your videos are very informative and just all out great...making my bag for the new year thanks

  • @refaiabdeen5943
    @refaiabdeen5943 Před 5 lety +1

    Cheers Mate!

  • @jim2mckenna220
    @jim2mckenna220 Před 4 lety

    I greatly appreciate the out takes, for if we lose our sense of humor... we are doomed. Also love your channel! Thanks Ken!!!

  • @errk25
    @errk25 Před 5 lety

    Cash is really important. There have been several times when I needed gas and the stations card readers were out. I have a 70 mile commute one way. I cross urban, suburban, farmland, and countryside depending on the couple of different routes I take. So my EDC/work bag is a slingbag and I carry a VEDC backpack and tool bag in my SUV. It all gives me some versatility as to what I might need depending on the situation.

  • @jackpinesavage1628
    @jackpinesavage1628 Před 5 lety

    I'm working on building a kit like this for my tool box in the bed of my truck. Well done, Scootch.

  • @mr.morris2907
    @mr.morris2907 Před 5 lety +1

    This is a very interesting set up for SC.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @stevepace9069
    @stevepace9069 Před 4 lety

    Dead down wind wipes are the best ever, big and don’t puncture easy

  • @eblake626
    @eblake626 Před 5 lety +7

    Sootch and Warrior Poet's monthly cycles synced. LOL...both of your get home bags are great!

  • @TheLakeMorgan
    @TheLakeMorgan Před 5 lety +2

    I've been watching you since you first started, and I just realized we're from the same state!!

  • @derekdavidson6738
    @derekdavidson6738 Před 5 lety +1

    A couple things.. Another thing not talked about much is footware in this situation. At least in urban settings, many aren't really dressed for a long walk or whatever you're going to deal with. A decent broken in pair of boring mid-cut boots or even some walking shoes are something have. Also, the jacket I normally wear from my truck to the door or whatever probably isn't sufficient for being outdoors longer. I know this isn't a good practice on my part but having an extra jacket is handy. These items can be alongside your bag and you can switch to them.

  • @83Henno
    @83Henno Před 5 lety +5

    20min + Sootch vid regarding some kind of BoB???? Yessir

  • @sharingtheadventure
    @sharingtheadventure Před 3 lety +1

    You’ve got some really good stuff there. I always appreciate peoples different takes on this stuff. I personally like to start with a comfortable backpack that a hiker may use. If you have any distance to travel whatsoever, you have to put the weight on your hips…not your shoulders. My scenario involves long distance. Anyway...Great list!

  • @negolfman
    @negolfman Před 2 lety

    Awesome kit, Thanks for posting your vids Sootch!

  • @scott27288
    @scott27288 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for a great video Sootch. Love your channel. God bless.

  • @jenniferkim7393
    @jenniferkim7393 Před 5 lety +1

    I love this bag and all of your contents! There was so much stuff in that bag I was waiting for you to pull out a toilet, jeep and house! haha

  • @kenkong4545
    @kenkong4545 Před 5 lety +1

    Once again Sootch, you delivered a informative video with professionalism..I enjoy your inspiration on the topic at hand..thanks buddy

  • @KingofConduits
    @KingofConduits Před 2 lety +2

    SO, let's get some clarity and reality errbody!
    EDC containing ⬇️
    - Chapstick: Great to have when dehydrated, used daily hence EDC relevance, useful as fire starter and can also be used to lubricate a firearm or protect a wound (versions can also be purchased with antibiotic properties).
    - Firearm: If you can and desire to do so, a pistol with a few spare mags or box of ammo. No delusional long guns and chest rigs 🙄.
    - Knife: It's uses are obvious.
    - Water Purification tablets: Throw 4 or so in a wallet or purse and your good for 4-8 liters (that'd more than cover anyone's get home trip if paired with water that's already onboard).
    - Quality lighter: Obvious uses.
    - Duct tape: Wrap a few feet around the lighter. Can be used to patch things but more importantly as moleskin for your feet and any places that may chafe. Also replaces a booboo kit. That said, if you need a booboo kit you don't need a booboo kit 😂, so toss it. Lick the wound and keep pushing.
    - Flashlight: Small or keychain sized. Just incase your phone goes down.
    - Bag: This should only contain food, water, map and a compass (if and only if you expect to be in an area that you're unfamiliar with. But most of us have no issue finding our way home from most places we frequent). You could get away with doubledup Walmart bags but a decent pack to manage the weight is smart. But if you don't have the budget a $5 backpack from the thrift store is good.
    - Food: Non-cook, ready to eat food ONLY. Enough to match close as possible (watch pack weight) to the caloric requirements of the trip you'd be likely to face.
    - Water: LIQUID IV

    • @richardschafer7858
      @richardschafer7858 Před měsícem +1

      Always have a poncho stuffed in your bag. Great weather protection and quick shelter.

    • @KingofConduits
      @KingofConduits Před měsícem +1

      @@richardschafer7858 yup and even disposable will fit in a pocket. Or find cover and wait it out, or strip down to God's glory and bag your clothes 😅 been known to do that (in a safe situation ofc)

  • @arlenewolf5260
    @arlenewolf5260 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Don, Another great video. FYI the water wrench is called a Silcock Key (I carry one), GREAT suggestion. One day I would like to do a meet and greet. How far are you from the Tail Of The Dragon at the Carolina Tennessee line?

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 Před 5 lety

    Awesome Get Home Bags Sootch00. I really like the way you laid an organized everything out in your bag. Very Cool stuff Sir. As always long live the republic my friend.

  • @LisaAnn164
    @LisaAnn164 Před 4 lety

    Nice video. Very informative. Thanks for posting.

  • @highflyer13131
    @highflyer13131 Před 5 lety +10

    Personally I think this is too much kit. In an urban environment your usually within a few miles of home. With that said water is a must. A container and that tool to access water from spigots on the sidewalk is great. Next I would pack rain gear as opposed to tarps as your probably going to want to keep moving in a dense population. Lastly I dont really see a need to start a fire cause once again staying moving. A small alcohol stove and a freeze dried meal for longer travel or an unexpected overnighter somewhere would do just fine. Keep up the great work. Again this is just my opinion.

    • @iamnotlegend4534
      @iamnotlegend4534 Před 5 lety

      highflyer131 you might be near home but maybe you want to get out of the city

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose7593 Před 5 lety

    Hello my friend, thank you for sharing your very informative video. You always do an excellent job in presenting the vital information. Take care out there, be safe and have fun.

  • @Oldcoinsandstuff1
    @Oldcoinsandstuff1 Před 4 lety

    That o- light is awesome. I have the h1 and h2 . Much better battery life on the h2 and it’s not to heavy.

  • @jewelciappio2878
    @jewelciappio2878 Před 4 lety

    You can use those trash bags to line the inside of your pack and keep the items like socks and extra clothes and anything else you need to keep dry in the rain.