This is the first BOB video that hasn't made me feel like I need to spend a fortune and stresses me out thinking I need EVERYTHING in it. Thank you so much! Easily broken down into kits is so much more convenient and understandable and not overwhelming!
I spent a pretty penny on all my gear but, I also carry it everywhere all the time. Minimum 6.2 miles every morning and 3.1 miles every afternoon. At 9.3 miles every day, everything adds up and do so in a hurry…inclement weather sucks already, carrying a bunch of unnecessarily heavy crap around just makes it worse. Lightweight gear is expensive but, it’s worth it to me - my kit is pretty much the same, just the smaller UA18 or UA21 version in black depending on the season AND…titanium and proprietary nylons and carbon fiber materials when available. I’m right at 14.1 pounds with my UA18 and “summer kit” and I like it.
My wife and I are truck drivers. We spend most of our time on the road. I keep a bag on the truck for getting us home from anywhere in the 48 states. Food, medical, hunting and protection. Hope that day never comes. Great video sir!
Hey I'm curious about that, hope you don't mind me asking a few questions! Are you Owner-Operators and both drive the rig? Does your wife "just" tag along? How do you get the jobs? Is there like a general dispatch or something like that?
Guy at work told me bug out bags are stupid and I wasted my money. ‘I’m not going anywhere!’, he said. I asked him what if someone sets your house on fire and you have to leave it behind? He just walked away😂
It's refreshing to hear someone with real world experience talk about this topic. I love the idea that the bag should be 10 percent of your body weight. That really helps in not over packing.
Put a rubber band around the lighter running it under the fuel button. It’ll keep it from getting pressed. I keep all my lighters like that. You can use string too.
I use a small thick “O” ring to keep the lever from getting depressed. The lighter is wrapped in duct tape, with a needle and craft knife blade under the tape.
One of the most practical, reasonable and level headed presentations on Bags I've ever seen. My bag also serves multiple functions. Rides in my vehicle 24/7. Thanks GBGB.
I love people discussing this subject. And here is my two cents on it. Your bugout bag needs to include a few things. 1. Tender. Don't waste your fire making resources on wet tender you gathered last minute. Have materials to get a fire started so you use minimal fire starting materials. 2. Medical supplies. If you use a bugout bag, it should be with the assumption that you may have left as a last resort and were injured in the process. So your first aid kit should include things beyond bandaids and aspirin. 3. An entrenching tool. Why you ask? To dig up the cashes you put elsewhere. Odds are your ammo stash, your emergency supplies, and your "never coming home" bag are probably stashed away from the place you just fled and you need the proper tool to dig them up with. 4. I live in a state with easy access to water. You won't travel more than a few hours without coming across a creek, river, pond, lake, etc. So boiling water is more important than carrying water. So energy bars and multi-vitamins are the lean too for emergency rations. A camelback can easily carry enough water to get you from water source to water source. 5. Give up the notion of sleeping comfortably. A multi-use poncho is probably going to get more miles than a sleeping bag. A couple of large trashbags to fill with leaves and pine needles for a bed might go further and take less space. The bag itself needs some consideration. Whether we are talking a bugout bag or a "never coming home again" bag, the same rule applies in my book. You want a bag that doesn't look like you just pulled a three day operation in the most recent war, nor does it need to be so big that it slows you down. People talk about "grey man" but grey is terrain neutral too. Black or camo just brings too much attention to the bag. People assume you have supplies. The less military you look the better.
@@superdave8248 The only point I see a potential problem with is #5. I live in an extremely cold area that is under snow half the year, having a sleeping bag rated for approximate climates, a thermal liner, and a decent r-value sleeping pad aren't just for comfort, their for survival. Especially when you could be trying to survive in sub-zero temperatures.
@@taylorwaynett Point made. I've had nights outside were the temperature was below what my military issued sleeping bag was even rated for. It sucked. I didn't sleep all night. But I did keep a fire going all night. There wasn't a twig or limb to be found on the ground within a hundred yards of my spot by morning. But all jokes aside, in this type of scenario you don't want to be sleeping well. You want to stay at some level of alertness. You also don't want to have to unzip a sleeping bag if you need to respond. Plus a unzipped sleeping bag that is nice and warm from your body heat is going to be very inviting to anything small that crawls or slithers around at night. You might wake up to some unwelcome guests. Normal camping I'd completely agree with you. But this isn't going to be normal camping. If a variety of temperature ranges is an issue, you might be better off just packing an extra set of thermal underwear and socks in your pack versus a sleeping bag. But in this type of scenario you are probably better off moving at night and sleeping in the day.
I may have missed it, but I didn’t hear you mention a whistle. I wear one around my neck to call for help, let someone know where I am, etc. I’m an aging , but experienced Girl Scout and outdoor ‘Creek Mom… my son went from GI Joe toys to USMC 2x Iraq… gives me credit for knowing survival stuff he’s used all along. Now I’m a broken down old lady with heart problems and 2 broken areas on my spine that don’t want to hold up head/ back who has many needs for a whistle. problems getting pop outdoors around my house on uneven ground… so my whistle is always with me. 😇🙏♻️🇺🇸💝🦅…🥰👍
A few cotton rags and some reasonably clean water will clean your crack. I credit my post surgery recovery to a nursing home who provided cotton wash cloths for just that thing. Yes, you can use and wash them out and the sun will sterilize on a clothes line. For about a week the nursing staff did the work and the warm watered wipes were a godsend. Babies of my generation used cloth diapers. We did not get upset during the Covid toilet paper shortage because we both had experiences with out houses and makeshift things growing up.
Right! I just came across this video, and when everyone was flipping out about TP, while I had my normal stocked up supply and wasn't worried about it I have plenty of wash clothes. I laughed at how people were losing their ever lovin minds, saying just use a wash cloth! After finished wash in a sink with a bar of washing soap or even ivory etc. Duh..
I found that burying a Costco size package of toilet paper every 5 miles gives me the piece of mind that I can take a comfortable crap while I head into the hill towns.
Just a container full of stuff for when you might need it. The question is what do you want and when might you need it. I'm glad I'm not the only one that's tired of all these different categories. "Oh I can't put an axe in my get home bag because that would make it a bug out bag" Just give yourself whatever you want and call it whatever you want
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I lived alone in the forest for nine months, getting great pleasure from communicating with nature. But due to the military invasion of my country, I had to return to the city. But I still have a video archive with my adventures
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I think that would all depend on where you live....as far as rural or urban.....climate.....etc. I look forward to seeing his take on it. These types of channels are some of my absolute favorites. I can watch them for hours on end.
@@admiralsnackbar2811 Cans are heavy dead weight for a three day survival kit. GBGB has the best plan. Plus the beans will probably cause some adverse affects that you may not want to be dealing with while on the go. Just suggesting.
I really like your well reasoned, careful, informative delivery. These videos are an example of why Green Berets are so highly regarded. Very well done, sir.
I live in my truck in the mountain region. My kit is my truck. But my pack is there too. Josh's videos are always excellent thinking. Just signed up for the radio club and am learning Ham radio.
Your bush knife is sweet. I carry a case trapper, machete, it's really regional. The everglades and the 10,000 islands. Our bugout kits include canoes. It's like we're on different planets. It's cool.
Bees wax soaked hemp string to light as well... wrap it around lighter... Good light source when ran under a tincan cut open vertically... Like a lantern w hole in bottom where wick is fed through and makes a bees wax tincan light! Bless. Great Vid... Spirit just gave me that idea. Christlight around you always brother... - Clay Inthepottetshands
Wet wipes are a great multi purpose piece of gear. Clean yourself, your gear and guns if need be. They’re combustible, you can use them in first aid scenarios. Very multi purpose and lightweight
Love how your videos are legit knowledge transfer and not just, “if you’re gonna use a product you have to use THIS product.” Thank you for the priceless information. Currently going through the series trying to get my shit together ✊🏽
Great video ! I have seen a bunch of videos on this subject, I really like that you informed us on the differences between the different types of of bag types , I.N.C.H , B.O.B, AND G.H.B , I thought they were all just different names used for the same type of bag, so thank you for clearing that up, I would like to add to the fuel conservation of the lighter portion of the video, when you first buy your candles pre -light them at home dont use the lighter from your pack that would defeat the purpose for saving fuel, light wic for just a few seconds then blow them out, a carbonized wic will take a flame quicker then a wic that hasn't been lit yet saving you a few seconds more of fuel, also the pre-chard wick will take a spark from a ferro rod if it is frayed a little bit, and with some good aim🎯
Thank you for the clearly presented knowledge. I’m prepping for my 3 children and wife and need some guidance. Thanks again for taking the time to help folks
As a father, I decided my loadout has to be slightly different. My weight is increased, but I compartmentalized my gear so that those with me can easily share the load. Bags within the bag. Two tarps: one of them a large rain fly that is light and waterproof. The other a 6x6 heavier tarp with reflective side for sleeping on or directing radiant heat from a fire. 3 disposable poncho packs, 3 survival blanlet packs ensure those three have protection on the way and can also be added to sleep situations without taking up much weight. Im at 25lbs but I think that is really good considering I pack extra for the family.
Leatherman surge featured at 49 mins is great, has 2 blades, serated and standard, larger blade than wave etc, i like having full length serated for cord cutting and daily use, keeps the main blade razor sharp. the saw blade is removable as uses bosch jigsaw blade, so i got a multipack of assorted bosch and now my leatherman has a hacksaw!
I live in the desert, so you are spot on about carrying additional water. I use a Camelbak 100 oz. reservoir for my main drinking supply, and I have a 32 oz steel bottle for back up (as well as a Geopress). Great video!
@@taliarose6573 a Geopress is a water filtration unit manufactured by Grayl. It is an effective unit, and can store 24 ounces of filtered water. The downside is it is heavier than many other filters its size (about 1 pound empty) and pricey at around $90 US. The unit consists of two nested bottles, with a filter cartridge acting as the bottom of the inner bottle. What you do is remove the inner bottle from the outer, fill up the outer with dirty water (use as clean a water as you can obtain to extend the filter life) up to the fill mark, reinstall the inner bottle and slowly press down on it to force the dirty water through the filter -- into the inner bottle. Be sure to hold the bottle straight as you are pressing down, as doing it cockeyed will cause water to spit out of the seal around the filter cartridge.
Im one to be prepared for everything... so my pockets are already heavy with gear. Then in my previous pack list, redundancy and non-essentials were a real issue. I've slimmed down a lot and realized that with my skills, I do not need as much gear. The weight was going to make things worse, more so than what the items were going to provide to make things better. Light and simple means agility and endurance.
I live in the UK. There aren`t many places you can now bug out to. I live near the lake distric but even there , there aren`t many forrested areas that you could use to prearrange drop off supply points. The country is now too over crouded and farmed.
Your no nonsense, practical video has a wealth of useful information that I have yet to see anywhere else, Thank you for taking this subject to the next level
I'd say the Bug out Bag should contain what you need to get to your Bug out Location where you should have provisions for the duration until you can return home. The BoB or Get Home Bag could be whatever you need for a hiking trip. The INCH-bag hopefully contains the most important stuff you need to bring before your home is destroyed such as valuables, passport and important documents. If you choose to build a cabin in the wilderness or fly to the Bahamas is a matter of personal preference and planning. 😃 Regarding tools, I would say it depends on the terrain, temperature and duration. I live in Sweden, we have boreal forest, always long and sometimes cold winters and a lots of lakes and rivers which can be a substantial obstacle. A saw, axe and sometimes an auger can be helpful to stay warm or build a raft. Just my thoughts on the matter. 🙂
I got 2 stealth angel 72hr bags last year. they were great kits with some very thoughtfull gear. the bags themselves are great also and they had room for a bunch of other items my experience has deemed necessary. it has bloomed into like 5 bags that will all go at once. but one sa bag in each car when they leave the house is my rule for daily movement thank you for your service my man. past and current. stay safe and respect from Redding California
In an urban situation the steel prybar shall not be underestimated. So useful. Man this video is SO on point. Yes. Perfect. You seem like you're in a more rural area so makes sense the steel prybar wouldn't occur to you - but in a city or urban environment it is very useful. Also rovyvon is something to look into because they are so lightweight and they can clip onto your hat as a headlamp, yet you can use them as a regular flashlight.
Yes this is very important! A crowbar is so useful. It even works as a blunt weapon. And you don't need a big crowbar either, there's nice small ones that can work just as well. Also you can use a crowbar to dig, that's what alot of tradespeople who dig ditches or holes do. Spike the crowbar as far as you can into the ground and use a wooden branch to hammer the head in further and then shake it around and you've loosened up all the dirt and can then scoop it out more easily with a shovel, your hands, or just a sharpened stick. Because digging up dirt normally can be hard. Without a crowbar you can just use a sharpened log hardened with fire to spike into the ground too but having a crowbar helps! You can even tie it to the end of a long stick and have a make shift spear. For Urban city situations the Crowbar Prybar is very useful for breaking into locked doors, through fences wood or chain, or just to help you climb over some obstacles. Use it to break windows too etc lots of uses. Attach some grip tape to it so it doesn't slip and you've got a very useful tool. In case you need to carry it around you can slip it into a sleeve and tie it on your arm with a few esltabic bands or into the waist of your pants. If you need to carry it around open you can carry a hammer or crowbar in a plastic bag very easily and still swing it like an effective weapon while it's inside the bag, but to everyone else it looks like you're just carrying a small item in a bag, normal. Make sure the handle of the hammer or crowbar is towards your hands and loop the plastic bag hand loops over your wrist so it doesn't slip.
Great presentation, your experience speaks volumes, thanks for taking us along. One thing I’ve always passed along is a POV/vehicle bag. Just an old duffle bag or even a plastic tub kept in your vehicle that let’s you handle emergencies better IF you’re ever stranded along with a go bag. IE water, simple smart foods enough for 72 hours and some emergency gear like a reflective silver/orange poncho for shelter and heat and signaling as well. A first aid kit is an imperative too because you just never know. Also be sure to change it up for the seasons (by rotating food, batteries and clothing) for trip you may be planning to take. A wool blanket is a must for any season. Anyway I’m a huge believer in go bags even more so now since retiring in 2019. I won’t leave home without one😉✌🏼Stay safe brother.
When I saw 59 minutes, I said "o no !!" but I learned a lot !! I am still novice in this trade. TNX !! What I love about the information is that there is a system behind all this. Not just some fancy bunch of individual idea's presented as system. Even a novice can understand the difference. It helps me to bring together the pieces of the bushcraft / survival puzzle in my head. And I can not wait to have the puzle made mentaly. But I hope never to use the survival part fysicaly. I love to be able to start the buscraft part of the puzzle soon.
I know long videos right. If there moving a little slow you can increase speed and watch it at 1.25 to 1.50 in case you were not aware. Look for the little gear looking icon and look in the list. I use it a lot. Did this one at 1.25 faster speed.
I have to say I truly appreciate your content. My job takes me hours away from home almost everyday. Across and trough a huge variety of climates and terrains. And your channel reinforces the principle of knowledge over gear. My road bag contains the simple essentials needed to adapt to my circumstances. There is no one bag fits all solution. Thanks for the vids. Ive learned much from you.
Nice to see socks added in, the British military consider spare socks and ability to clean the feet and powder them (to treat and prevent problems like foot rot and blisters getting infected etc) ready to go back into their boots such a high priority that they have those items in their ‘belt kit’ (24hr sustainment pouches). Maybe they just had bad boots? Or more likely to get feet wet? So foot treatment is a higher priority
I came to same conclusion about Paracord vs #36 bank line. The latter has enough strength for nearly all projects, you can carry much more and it's less bulky. Haven't tried it as a friction saw. Paracord works well for that application. Kevlar cord also works well.
I like his cache system. Try and plan your bug out location and plan a cache or 2 en route. I know I could bug out successfully alone but I'd love to see him talk about the same scenario but travelling with a young family. Of course you need to plan a good bug in...but if you jave to bug out it becomes so much more complicated. Suddenly a hammock and tarp isn't going to cut it for shelter etc
Go ahead and scout a path to your BOL and locate places to stop for family ahead of time. Set a small cache/ stash in those places. Maybe put them in cars Navi ahead of time or mark them on a map. Judge the distance by how far you can get in a vehicle or on foot.
In terms of a container for a lighter, a much cheaper option is the cabelas Key-tainer. They're $2 little rubber containers for your keychain but they hold a lighter perfectly and keep it from getting pressed all the same
The best thing for a ignition source is hemp rope, covered in bees wax. 420 smokers use it, as an alternative to butane lighters. You can get it in 100ft rolls, I wrap like 10ft around my lighter and light it, then use it to start a fire.
Ak47 or a 308 rifle will penetrate through 16 inches of solid wood. It is a death trap unless you have a patrol of trained me preventing them from getting to you. You will need thermal monocular and night vision too.
Great content and very realistic. Your average person including me, aren’t going to go live in the wilderness indefinitely. Lol. Great medical talk, carry two TQ is a must. Chest seals should be two, I carry two sets. A hemo/pneumothorax can kill you fast and femoral bleeds. Even the 2 inch tape is a good tip. I carry 3 inch. For us experienced medics, not for everyone, I cary 14 to 10 gauge needle for chest decompression in case of extended EMS arrival which has been happening in my area. Thank for the realistic content! Love the hygiene talk too!
I was wondering about those needles. I think it’s good to have them because if your in a situation where you need chest seals and airways, chances are good your going to need to perform a chest decompression.
For wet weather, keep bread bags to put over your socks and to help keep feet dry, as well as a small container of foot powder. Minimal space and weight. Wet feet the first night out and then your sick isn’t good.
I have an inch bag, because I always want to be ready for anything. I hike with it everywhere so I'm used to the heaviest weight and walk for miles a day with it, 5-10, to build up strength and now it's as if a part of me. I can stand and enjoy scenery for longer period without any fatigue. But seeing this and other vids, I want to make a ghb bag. Thank you.
What I’ve used my first aid kit more than anything is my dog. She goes everywhere with me and when we’re a few miles into the woods and she steps on a piece of broken glass, or gets porcupined, or her ear catches on who knows what (all of which have happened), I can patch her up before we hike out.
Thanks for your service. I retired from the Army as well albeit I was just a pogue 13E that never went to any schools at all except the ones I had to go to. I enjoy your videos the Dakota fire pit one especially. I probably won't bother with the bag if it gets bad enough to have to bug out getting away from western Washington state will be impossible without a sailboat regardless. Good luck with your channel.
love these vids bc the bags themselves should evolve to the times and environment as well as climate....in my own education I've found anyway. always open to learn though.
My get home/bug out bag is very similar to yours, I suspect most infantrymen that have them are similar, but I also have a thick flathead screwdriver and a tomahawk. I've used tomahawks for cutting wood and breaching, so I keep one on hand.
I think the only thing I would add would be a dedicated sleeping pad. It makes the whole sleeping system a lot more fool-proof and faster to pack back up, plus it increases the versatility of temperatures that your woobie is usable in. Throw that pad inside the bivvy, and you got the added benefit of the system keeping you in place if you're one of those people who can't stay still when they sleep.
Thank you Sir! Just found your channel and it’s exactly what I needed. I already been storing and prepping for a long time, but teaching my carry bag contents helps me so much. Thank you very much for your information. Stay strong everyone.
Something important to keep in mind is that not practical for everyone to carry even a small pack dedicated to contingency situations with them every day every where just in case, especially if they don't have a car. However, I think everyone can bring a Pelican 1010 case with them everywhere. As for the fishing and trapping kits being "counterproductive", they can be tiny. You would probably not notice a difference if you packed very small kits, even a few hooks and some line. Nobody is forcing you to use it just because you have it. However, they could become very useful if you ever find yourself in desperate need of food.
Thank you for the realistic break down. I have a hard time with the 100 days out bags and gear.I feel if I can't survive on whatever I have put in my diaper bag , then I have already failed.
The only reason I have fishing gear in my get home bag is because it fits into my exotac ripspool. A few tiny hooks and sinkers to go with the cordage provided. Catch brim or spec and have additional calories if I’m stuck a couple nights in the swamps here in central Florida. Excellent work on your part as always
Finally a common dog factor approach to prepping. Way too many Walt’s (Walter Mitty, uk military speak for people pretending to be more than they are) excellent video.
Thanks again for very informative video as always. On the Leatherman tools I found the small flathead screwdriver tip as a great awl to start holes in wood besides being able to tighten screws in glasses.
My bag comes in at 38lb but it's focused on carrying survival, comfort and defensive gear. Big thing is to train. I'm only 5'9 and 145lb but I can manage a 6:55 mile with the bag. Fitness is probably the first step in preparedness.
you've managed to articulate in a very reasonable manner things that have been rattling around in my head and in conversations with my fellow emergency preparedness acquaintances. I've always loved your "Something to sleep Under, In and On" explanation, it's super tight and easy to follow, but you happened to also explain and help me better be able to explain my own thoughts on the Bug Out versus Get Home. That it all ought to be one single bag, seems simple, but it's key. Love your videos, going to find out how to subscribe or contribute, keep it up!
I remember 20 plus yrs ago, if you was a “prepper” you was a paranoid weirdo… here we are now. Everyone’s a prepper… I guess the “weirdos” are well prepared and the others are playing catch-up lol
Do you know what I'd like to see? I'd like to see a video showing you moving out in a grid down/WROL/etc. type scenario, and getting to a supply cache, then a permanent camp, and finally to your final bug out location. That would be a pretty cool video!!
This is the first BOB video that hasn't made me feel like I need to spend a fortune and stresses me out thinking I need EVERYTHING in it. Thank you so much! Easily broken down into kits is so much more convenient and understandable and not overwhelming!
No need to spend a fortune but you can’t create one for under $100 either!
I spent a pretty penny on all my gear but, I also carry it everywhere all the time.
Minimum 6.2 miles every morning and 3.1 miles every afternoon.
At 9.3 miles every day, everything adds up and do so in a hurry…inclement weather sucks already, carrying a bunch of unnecessarily heavy crap around just makes it worse.
Lightweight gear is expensive but, it’s worth it to me - my kit is pretty much the same, just the smaller UA18 or UA21 version in black depending on the season AND…titanium and proprietary nylons and carbon fiber materials when available.
I’m right at 14.1 pounds with my UA18 and “summer kit” and I like it.
Urban and rural would be completely different loadouts.
@@Shadowwolf7774Not really. A bug out bag is not a survival kit. It’s supplies to sustain you for three days regardless of environment.
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“Don’t make things more complicated than they should be.” Best advice in the whole video.
The Gray Beard is the Gold 🥇 standard in survival.
My wife and I are truck drivers. We spend most of our time on the road. I keep a bag on the truck for getting us home from anywhere in the 48 states. Food, medical, hunting and protection. Hope that day never comes. Great video sir!
Hey I'm curious about that, hope you don't mind me asking a few questions! Are you Owner-Operators and both drive the rig? Does your wife "just" tag along? How do you get the jobs? Is there like a general dispatch or something like that?
Guy at work told me bug out bags are stupid and I wasted my money. ‘I’m not going anywhere!’, he said. I asked him what if someone sets your house on fire and you have to leave it behind? He just walked away😂
It's refreshing to hear someone with real world experience talk about this topic. I love the idea that the bag should be 10 percent of your body weight. That really helps in not over packing.
13.5….. shit
@@yeah____youdude.sorrymaam2298 time for leg days
I've been putting on weight just so I can bring more food.
@@DutchFurnace bringing that food in your stomach
Damn, my gun and ammo weighs that much!
I’m old enough that I was considered a weirdo because I’ve always carried a big knife, duct tape, rope, a movers blanket, and a tarp in my truck. 😂
Same here!
Dexter was an entertaining t.v. show.
Same
It was the shovel and bag of lime that raised eyebrows.
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“You don’t want to plan to improvise when it comes to life threatening bleeds.” So true. Great video!
Yup. My med kit is 1/3 the weight of bag.
Put a rubber band around the lighter running it under the fuel button. It’ll keep it from getting pressed. I keep all my lighters like that. You can use string too.
Thanx !
I use a small thick “O” ring to keep the lever from getting depressed. The lighter is wrapped in duct tape, with a needle and craft knife blade under the tape.
@@dannydenham8141 I usually wrap lighters and chap stick in tape myself
Good tip!
One of the most practical, reasonable and level headed presentations on Bags I've ever seen. My bag also serves multiple functions. Rides in my vehicle 24/7. Thanks GBGB.
I love people discussing this subject. And here is my two cents on it.
Your bugout bag needs to include a few things.
1. Tender. Don't waste your fire making resources on wet tender you gathered last minute. Have materials to get a fire started so you use minimal fire starting materials.
2. Medical supplies. If you use a bugout bag, it should be with the assumption that you may have left as a last resort and were injured in the process. So your first aid kit should include things beyond bandaids and aspirin.
3. An entrenching tool. Why you ask? To dig up the cashes you put elsewhere. Odds are your ammo stash, your emergency supplies, and your "never coming home" bag are probably stashed away from the place you just fled and you need the proper tool to dig them up with.
4. I live in a state with easy access to water. You won't travel more than a few hours without coming across a creek, river, pond, lake, etc. So boiling water is more important than carrying water. So energy bars and multi-vitamins are the lean too for emergency rations. A camelback can easily carry enough water to get you from water source to water source.
5. Give up the notion of sleeping comfortably. A multi-use poncho is probably going to get more miles than a sleeping bag. A couple of large trashbags to fill with leaves and pine needles for a bed might go further and take less space.
The bag itself needs some consideration. Whether we are talking a bugout bag or a "never coming home again" bag, the same rule applies in my book. You want a bag that doesn't look like you just pulled a three day operation in the most recent war, nor does it need to be so big that it slows you down. People talk about "grey man" but grey is terrain neutral too. Black or camo just brings too much attention to the bag. People assume you have supplies. The less military you look the better.
I totally agree
@__ correct. Tinder. Cache.
@@superdave8248 The only point I see a potential problem with is #5.
I live in an extremely cold area that is under snow half the year, having a sleeping bag rated for approximate climates, a thermal liner, and a decent r-value sleeping pad aren't just for comfort, their for survival. Especially when you could be trying to survive in sub-zero temperatures.
@@taylorwaynett Point made. I've had nights outside were the temperature was below what my military issued sleeping bag was even rated for. It sucked. I didn't sleep all night. But I did keep a fire going all night. There wasn't a twig or limb to be found on the ground within a hundred yards of my spot by morning.
But all jokes aside, in this type of scenario you don't want to be sleeping well. You want to stay at some level of alertness. You also don't want to have to unzip a sleeping bag if you need to respond. Plus a unzipped sleeping bag that is nice and warm from your body heat is going to be very inviting to anything small that crawls or slithers around at night. You might wake up to some unwelcome guests.
Normal camping I'd completely agree with you. But this isn't going to be normal camping. If a variety of temperature ranges is an issue, you might be better off just packing an extra set of thermal underwear and socks in your pack versus a sleeping bag.
But in this type of scenario you are probably better off moving at night and sleeping in the day.
I may have missed it, but I didn’t hear you mention a whistle. I wear one around my neck to call for help, let someone know where I am, etc. I’m an aging , but experienced Girl Scout and outdoor ‘Creek Mom… my son went from GI Joe toys to USMC 2x Iraq… gives me credit for knowing survival stuff he’s used all along. Now I’m a broken down old lady with heart problems and 2 broken areas on my spine that don’t want to hold up head/ back who has many needs for a whistle. problems getting pop outdoors around my house on uneven ground… so my whistle is always with me. 😇🙏♻️🇺🇸💝🦅…🥰👍
Did appreciate your guidence on weight and minimal items on bug out bag🤗✌️
A few cotton rags and some reasonably clean water will clean your crack. I credit my post surgery recovery to a nursing home who provided cotton wash cloths for just that thing. Yes, you can use and wash them out and the sun will sterilize on a clothes line.
For about a week the nursing staff did the work and the warm watered wipes were a godsend.
Babies of my generation used cloth diapers. We did not get upset during the Covid toilet paper shortage because we both had experiences with out houses and makeshift things growing up.
Right! I just came across this video, and when everyone was flipping out about TP, while I had my normal stocked up supply and wasn't worried about it I have plenty of wash clothes. I laughed at how people were losing their ever lovin minds, saying just use a wash cloth! After finished wash in a sink with a bar of washing soap or even ivory etc. Duh..
No Shit!!
I found that burying a Costco size package of toilet paper every 5 miles gives me the piece of mind that I can take a comfortable crap while I head into the hill towns.
“Comfort is not a requirement”
Perfectly said
That homemade fire starter made out of a makeup pad is genius!
For me, and my climate, a warm hat is one of the most important things.
Being in the cold without it can make you sick real quick.
I might have one with me already. But for longer hikes or whatever I would want to be sure, and one is none..
Just a container full of stuff for when you might need it. The question is what do you want and when might you need it.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that's tired of all these different categories. "Oh I can't put an axe in my get home bag because that would make it a bug out bag"
Just give yourself whatever you want and call it whatever you want
Thank you for the video. Very informative.
I lived alone in the forest for nine months, getting great pleasure from communicating with nature. But due to the military invasion of my country, I had to return to the city. But I still have a video archive with my adventures
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Yes, I am alive, but now it is very difficult to survive in these conditions. Thank you for your concern.
I would love to see how build out a cache and how you store/hide that. Thanks!
It’s coming in this series
Me too!
Can of beans
Can of meat
Bottled water
Empty ammo can
Shovel
Some assembly required
I think that would all depend on where you live....as far as rural or urban.....climate.....etc. I look forward to seeing his take on it. These types of channels are some of my absolute favorites. I can watch them for hours on end.
@@admiralsnackbar2811 Cans are heavy dead weight for a three day survival kit. GBGB has the best plan. Plus the beans will probably cause some adverse affects that you may not want to be dealing with while on the go. Just suggesting.
Thank you for your service
I really like your well reasoned, careful, informative delivery. These videos are an example of why Green Berets are so highly regarded. Very well done, sir.
I live in my truck in the mountain region. My kit is my truck. But my pack is there too. Josh's videos are always excellent thinking. Just signed up for the radio club and am learning Ham radio.
Your bush knife is sweet. I carry a case trapper, machete, it's really regional. The everglades and the 10,000 islands. Our bugout kits include canoes. It's like we're on different planets. It's cool.
I live in Miami. Which Cano are you using ? I Kayaked from Miami to the Gulf of Mexico a few times already.
I go with a kayak canoe hybrid for my bugout. More payload and no gas needed. You can bring the cabin tools..
Bees wax soaked hemp string to light as well... wrap it around lighter... Good light source when ran under a tincan cut open vertically... Like a lantern w hole in bottom where wick is fed through and makes a bees wax tincan light! Bless. Great Vid... Spirit just gave me that idea. Christlight around you always brother... - Clay Inthepottetshands
An item you should consider if you have room is wet wipes. Reason being you can clean yourself anywhere with 2-3 wet wipes.
I can wipe my ass clean with one in an emergency
Wet wipes are a great multi purpose piece of gear. Clean yourself, your gear and guns if need be. They’re combustible, you can use them in first aid scenarios. Very multi purpose and lightweight
Not necessary unless you're a baby or, a woman. And even then, NOT NECESSARY. 🙄🙄🙄
@@m.e.c.j.5125 they forget the chapstick (can be used as lube) and deodorant (can be used as a flame thrower)
Better than toilet roll too as if they get wet they still work 🤣 don’t have to worry about taking a shit in the rain.
Love how your videos are legit knowledge transfer and not just, “if you’re gonna use a product you have to use THIS product.” Thank you for the priceless information. Currently going through the series trying to get my shit together ✊🏽
13:45 a spent shotgun shell fits over most lighters perfectly and protects the same 🤷🏿♂️
The needs don’t change! Joshua that’s so on point… Thanks, I really needed to hear that.
Great video ! I have seen a bunch of videos on this subject, I really like that you informed us on the differences between the different types of of bag types , I.N.C.H , B.O.B, AND G.H.B , I thought they were all just different names used for the same type of bag, so thank you for clearing that up, I would like to add to the fuel conservation of the lighter portion of the video, when you first buy your candles pre -light them at home dont use the lighter from your pack that would defeat the purpose for saving fuel, light wic for just a few seconds then blow them out, a carbonized wic will take a flame quicker then a wic that hasn't been lit yet saving you a few seconds more of fuel, also the pre-chard wick will take a spark from a ferro rod if it is frayed a little bit, and with some good aim🎯
Legend! Knowledge is power. Know more and pack less. Not pushing brands, just straight up good advice.
Absolutely. I’m Floridian, but I agree with this mindset. I swap out sleeping bag for mosquito netting and hammock.
Thank you for the clearly presented knowledge. I’m prepping for my 3 children and wife and need some guidance. Thanks again for taking the time to help folks
As a father, I decided my loadout has to be slightly different. My weight is increased, but I compartmentalized my gear so that those with me can easily share the load. Bags within the bag. Two tarps: one of them a large rain fly that is light and waterproof. The other a 6x6 heavier tarp with reflective side for sleeping on or directing radiant heat from a fire. 3 disposable poncho packs, 3 survival blanlet packs ensure those three have protection on the way and can also be added to sleep situations without taking up much weight. Im at 25lbs but I think that is really good considering I pack extra for the family.
@@thathaslage that makes a lot of sense to me. I will incorporate some of these tips in mine as well. Thank you for taking the time to comment
Leatherman surge featured at 49 mins is great, has 2 blades, serated and standard, larger blade than wave etc, i like having full length serated for cord cutting and daily use, keeps the main blade razor sharp. the saw blade is removable as uses bosch jigsaw blade, so i got a multipack of assorted bosch and now my leatherman has a hacksaw!
I have the Surge as it is the big assed weatherman in case you need to really go at it.
I live in the desert, so you are spot on about carrying additional water. I use a Camelbak 100 oz. reservoir for my main drinking supply, and I have a 32 oz steel bottle for back up (as well as a Geopress). Great video!
What's a geo press? I heard of it before, are they any good?
@@taliarose6573 a Geopress is a water filtration unit manufactured by Grayl. It is an effective unit, and can store 24 ounces of filtered water. The downside is it is heavier than many other filters its size (about 1 pound empty) and pricey at around $90 US.
The unit consists of two nested bottles, with a filter cartridge acting as the bottom of the inner bottle. What you do is remove the inner bottle from the outer, fill up the outer with dirty water (use as clean a water as you can obtain to extend the filter life) up to the fill mark, reinstall the inner bottle and slowly press down on it to force the dirty water through the filter -- into the inner bottle. Be sure to hold the bottle straight as you are pressing down, as doing it cockeyed will cause water to spit out of the seal around the filter cartridge.
100% on poncho and poncho liner.👍👍
Im one to be prepared for everything... so my pockets are already heavy with gear. Then in my previous pack list, redundancy and non-essentials were a real issue. I've slimmed down a lot and realized that with my skills, I do not need as much gear. The weight was going to make things worse, more so than what the items were going to provide to make things better.
Light and simple means agility and endurance.
Awesome to use cotton flats like that!
I remember when we used to build bugout bags with EVERYTHING.... not thinking we could barely carry all that up the street.
Ruck with a heavier pack than you plan to take. Fitness is the most important prep.
By far the best on the subject
Great video! For the weight I would add a pair of dry socks and especially for me at least one spare set of eye glasses...for sure.
I live in the UK. There aren`t many places you can now bug out to. I live near the lake distric but even there , there aren`t many forrested areas that you could use to prearrange drop off supply points. The country is now too over crouded and farmed.
Your no nonsense, practical video has a wealth of useful information that I have yet to see anywhere else, Thank you for taking this subject to the next level
One of the best light weight bug out bag vids out there. For all the right reasons. Thank you for bringing that all together.
I like how the main motive here is the bug out itself and the gear facilitates that goal foremost. Great information
I'd say the Bug out Bag should contain what you need to get to your Bug out Location where you should have provisions for the duration until you can return home. The BoB or Get Home Bag could be whatever you need for a hiking trip. The INCH-bag hopefully contains the most important stuff you need to bring before your home is destroyed such as valuables, passport and important documents. If you choose to build a cabin in the wilderness or fly to the Bahamas is a matter of personal preference and planning. 😃 Regarding tools, I would say it depends on the terrain, temperature and duration. I live in Sweden, we have boreal forest, always long and sometimes cold winters and a lots of lakes and rivers which can be a substantial obstacle. A saw, axe and sometimes an auger can be helpful to stay warm or build a raft. Just my thoughts on the matter. 🙂
Wow thank you all so much!
Been there so many times this , not a soul to be seen ❤ it truly is a little piece of heaven ❤
Watching you, listening to you, calms me down. You're absolutely GrayT. Wish you nothing but the best, Josh.
I got 2 stealth angel 72hr bags last year. they were great kits with some very thoughtfull gear. the bags themselves are great also and they had room for a bunch of other items my experience has deemed necessary. it has bloomed into like 5 bags that will all go at once. but one sa bag in each car when they leave the house is my rule for daily movement
thank you for your service my man. past and current. stay safe and respect from Redding California
In an urban situation the steel prybar shall not be underestimated. So useful. Man this video is SO on point. Yes. Perfect. You seem like you're in a more rural area so makes sense the steel prybar wouldn't occur to you - but in a city or urban environment it is very useful. Also rovyvon is something to look into because they are so lightweight and they can clip onto your hat as a headlamp, yet you can use them as a regular flashlight.
Yes this is very important! A crowbar is so useful. It even works as a blunt weapon. And you don't need a big crowbar either, there's nice small ones that can work just as well.
Also you can use a crowbar to dig, that's what alot of tradespeople who dig ditches or holes do. Spike the crowbar as far as you can into the ground and use a wooden branch to hammer the head in further and then shake it around and you've loosened up all the dirt and can then scoop it out more easily with a shovel, your hands, or just a sharpened stick. Because digging up dirt normally can be hard. Without a crowbar you can just use a sharpened log hardened with fire to spike into the ground too but having a crowbar helps!
You can even tie it to the end of a long stick and have a make shift spear. For Urban city situations the Crowbar Prybar is very useful for breaking into locked doors, through fences wood or chain, or just to help you climb over some obstacles. Use it to break windows too etc lots of uses.
Attach some grip tape to it so it doesn't slip and you've got a very useful tool.
In case you need to carry it around you can slip it into a sleeve and tie it on your arm with a few esltabic bands or into the waist of your pants.
If you need to carry it around open you can carry a hammer or crowbar in a plastic bag very easily and still swing it like an effective weapon while it's inside the bag, but to everyone else it looks like you're just carrying a small item in a bag, normal. Make sure the handle of the hammer or crowbar is towards your hands and loop the plastic bag hand loops over your wrist so it doesn't slip.
Great presentation, your experience speaks volumes, thanks for taking us along. One thing I’ve always passed along is a POV/vehicle bag. Just an old duffle bag or even a plastic tub kept in your vehicle that let’s you handle emergencies better IF you’re ever stranded along with a go bag. IE water, simple smart foods enough for 72 hours and some emergency gear like a reflective silver/orange poncho for shelter and heat and signaling as well. A first aid kit is an imperative too because you just never know. Also be sure to change it up for the seasons (by rotating food, batteries and clothing) for trip you may be planning to take. A wool blanket is a must for any season. Anyway I’m a huge believer in go bags even more so now since retiring in 2019. I won’t leave home without one😉✌🏼Stay safe brother.
this might be about the 4th time i watched this video since it come out. i keep coming up with new ideas each time.
The difference between this guy and everyone else is he has wisdom. The other guys are tech heavy and carry everything including the kitchen sink.
Because they are salesmen.
This guy is great! New subscriber from a person concerned with the state of the world and repulsed by the dominant firearms and prepping community
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You are a hero and a mentor like no other. Thank you for these videos, they cut right too the quick. Two is one and one is none.
When I saw 59 minutes, I said "o no !!" but I learned a lot !! I am still novice in this trade. TNX !!
What I love about the information is that there is a system behind all this. Not just some fancy bunch of individual idea's presented as system. Even a novice can understand the difference.
It helps me to bring together the pieces of the bushcraft / survival puzzle in my head. And I can not wait to have the puzle made mentaly. But I hope never to use the survival part fysicaly. I love to be able to start the buscraft part of the puzzle soon.
I know long videos right. If there moving a little slow you can increase speed and watch it at 1.25 to 1.50 in case you were not aware. Look for the little gear looking icon and look in the list. I use it a lot. Did this one at 1.25 faster speed.
Been following you for about 7 or 8 years. Blessings!
I appreciate the support!
I have to say I truly appreciate your content. My job takes me hours away from home almost everyday. Across and trough a huge variety of climates and terrains. And your channel reinforces the principle of knowledge over gear.
My road bag contains the simple essentials needed to adapt to my circumstances. There is no one bag fits all solution. Thanks for the vids. Ive learned much from you.
Always winter inch bag on start … 🔥🔥🔥✌️😜👍🍀🍀🍀🌎🔥🔥🔥
Great video. I would have enjoyed seeing you stuff it all in your bag.
Excellent point about the mechanical pencils. Thanks for explaining, the fineness aspect didn't occur to me.
This guy is amazing - "I don't think the juice is worth the squeeze" (in regards to bringing tent stakes) - love it.
Nice to see socks added in, the British military consider spare socks and ability to clean the feet and powder them (to treat and prevent problems like foot rot and blisters getting infected etc) ready to go back into their boots such a high priority that they have those items in their ‘belt kit’ (24hr sustainment pouches).
Maybe they just had bad boots? Or more likely to get feet wet? So foot treatment is a higher priority
I came to same conclusion about Paracord vs #36 bank line. The latter has enough strength for nearly all projects, you can carry much more and it's less bulky. Haven't tried it as a friction saw. Paracord works well for that application. Kevlar cord also works well.
One of the best "bag" videos I've ever seen. I've thought many of the same points when seeing so many videos about all the stuff people recommend.
I like his cache system. Try and plan your bug out location and plan a cache or 2 en route. I know I could bug out successfully alone but I'd love to see him talk about the same scenario but travelling with a young family. Of course you need to plan a good bug in...but if you jave to bug out it becomes so much more complicated. Suddenly a hammock and tarp isn't going to cut it for shelter etc
Go ahead and scout a path to your BOL and locate places to stop for family ahead of time. Set a small cache/ stash in those places. Maybe put them in cars Navi ahead of time or mark them on a map. Judge the distance by how far you can get in a vehicle or on foot.
Well they aren't wrong... with an INCH bag, one way or another they aren't coming home. 🤣
Never watched a video like this. I do keep a go back with me. Your kit is basically what I keep. Plus or minus a few items. Thank you sir
In terms of a container for a lighter, a much cheaper option is the cabelas Key-tainer. They're $2 little rubber containers for your keychain but they hold a lighter perfectly and keep it from getting pressed all the same
Definitely one of the best videos ever on the subject. Thank you for sharing.
The best thing for a ignition source is hemp rope, covered in bees wax. 420 smokers use it, as an alternative to butane lighters. You can get it in 100ft rolls, I wrap like 10ft around my lighter and light it, then use it to start a fire.
Instead of bugging out, I have extra sheets of plywood/lumber in my garage ready to shore up my house/windows so I can fortify and stay.
Ak47 or a 308 rifle will penetrate through 16 inches of solid wood. It is a death trap unless you have a patrol of trained me preventing them from getting to you. You will need thermal monocular and night vision too.
Great content and very realistic. Your average person including me, aren’t going to go live in the wilderness indefinitely. Lol. Great medical talk, carry two TQ is a must. Chest seals should be two, I carry two sets. A hemo/pneumothorax can kill you fast and femoral bleeds. Even the 2 inch tape is a good tip. I carry 3 inch. For us experienced medics, not for everyone, I cary 14 to 10 gauge needle for chest decompression in case of extended EMS arrival which has been happening in my area. Thank for the realistic content! Love the hygiene talk too!
I was wondering about those needles. I think it’s good to have them because if your in a situation where you need chest seals and airways, chances are good your going to need to perform a chest decompression.
Many of us rural, working class, camping, military families were raised like this. Being prepared to stay alive is more than a lifestyle choice.
For wet weather, keep bread bags to put over your socks and to help keep feet dry, as well as a small container of foot powder. Minimal space and weight. Wet feet the first night out and then your sick isn’t good.
I have an inch bag, because I always want to be ready for anything. I hike with it everywhere so I'm used to the heaviest weight and walk for miles a day with it, 5-10, to build up strength and now it's as if a part of me. I can stand and enjoy scenery for longer period without any fatigue. But seeing this and other vids, I want to make a ghb bag. Thank you.
Thank for your video. They gave us this information when I was in the Army. Army vet 1976-1978.
Interesting considering how much kit soldiers carry nowadays.
Prepare to improvise..that's the best .I sometimes get too wrapped up in dual purpose that I lose the plot sometimes yeah I'm guilty of it
The Swiss army knife also has a wine opener, which may prove to be vital! :)
I've learned so much from you sir!!! People think I'm crazy when I tell them...just a little prep goes a long way.
What I’ve used my first aid kit more than anything is my dog. She goes everywhere with me and when we’re a few miles into the woods and she steps on a piece of broken glass, or gets porcupined, or her ear catches on who knows what (all of which have happened), I can patch her up before we hike out.
Thanks for your service. I retired from the Army as well albeit I was just a pogue 13E that never went to any schools at all except the ones I had to go to. I enjoy your videos the Dakota fire pit one especially. I probably won't bother with the bag if it gets bad enough to have to bug out getting away from western Washington state will be impossible without a sailboat regardless. Good luck with your channel.
Get yourself some Alpaca Wool socks, they are amazing and better all around than sheeps wool. Just a thought.
I personally only use alpaca wool socks. I restock them in Maine every year or two.
love these vids bc the bags themselves should evolve to the times and environment as well as climate....in my own education I've found anyway. always open to learn though.
My get home/bug out bag is very similar to yours, I suspect most infantrymen that have them are similar, but I also have a thick flathead screwdriver and a tomahawk. I've used tomahawks for cutting wood and breaching, so I keep one on hand.
I think the only thing I would add would be a dedicated sleeping pad. It makes the whole sleeping system a lot more fool-proof and faster to pack back up, plus it increases the versatility of temperatures that your woobie is usable in. Throw that pad inside the bivvy, and you got the added benefit of the system keeping you in place if you're one of those people who can't stay still when they sleep.
Thank you Sir! Just found your channel and it’s exactly what I needed. I already been storing and prepping for a long time, but teaching my carry bag contents helps me so much. Thank you very much for your information. Stay strong everyone.
Something important to keep in mind is that not practical for everyone to carry even a small pack dedicated to contingency situations with them every day every where just in case, especially if they don't have a car. However, I think everyone can bring a Pelican 1010 case with them everywhere. As for the fishing and trapping kits being "counterproductive", they can be tiny. You would probably not notice a difference if you packed very small kits, even a few hooks and some line. Nobody is forcing you to use it just because you have it. However, they could become very useful if you ever find yourself in desperate need of food.
Thank you for the realistic break down. I have a hard time with the 100 days out bags and gear.I feel if I can't survive on whatever I have put in my diaper bag , then I have already failed.
The only reason I have fishing gear in my get home bag is because it fits into my exotac ripspool. A few tiny hooks and sinkers to go with the cordage provided. Catch brim or spec and have additional calories if I’m stuck a couple nights in the swamps here in central Florida. Excellent work on your part as always
Finally a common dog factor approach to prepping. Way too many Walt’s (Walter Mitty, uk military speak for people pretending to be more than they are) excellent video.
Thanks for all you do, love how you are both practical and humorous, and that you're out there making things simpler and easier for folks.
You should add a medium size dry pack. Can also be used as another way to carry more water or as a bucket
Thanks again for very informative video as always. On the Leatherman tools I found the small flathead screwdriver tip as a great awl to start holes in wood besides being able to tighten screws in glasses.
My bag comes in at 38lb but it's focused on carrying survival, comfort and defensive gear. Big thing is to train. I'm only 5'9 and 145lb but I can manage a 6:55 mile with the bag. Fitness is probably the first step in preparedness.
Nice to see you explain Everyday Carry (EDC), Get Home Bag (GHB), Go Bag (GB) etc., & the philosophy behind them, rather than what's in them!
you've managed to articulate in a very reasonable manner things that have been rattling around in my head and in conversations with my fellow emergency preparedness acquaintances. I've always loved your "Something to sleep Under, In and On" explanation, it's super tight and easy to follow, but you happened to also explain and help me better be able to explain my own thoughts on the Bug Out versus Get Home. That it all ought to be one single bag, seems simple, but it's key. Love your videos, going to find out how to subscribe or contribute, keep it up!
I remember 20 plus yrs ago, if you was a “prepper” you was a paranoid weirdo… here we are now. Everyone’s a prepper… I guess the “weirdos” are well prepared and the others are playing catch-up lol
Do you know what I'd like to see? I'd like to see a video showing you moving out in a grid down/WROL/etc. type scenario, and getting to a supply cache, then a permanent camp, and finally to your final bug out location. That would be a pretty cool video!!