As i read the comments,i see “ what about “ , and “ where is “. THIS MAN IS A MARINE. HE DOESNT NEED SHIT TO BE A BAD ASS. This is comfort food for life.
If your commute is two day's walk under GOOD conditions, the difference between a BOB and GHB are your destination. :P One thing I love is a "morale patch" made of a reflective strip from the auto store stuck on velcro. Instantly removable, but passive signal so you dont get run over moving at night that lasts for decades. (Desert dweller problems)
I agree with this, although my BOB contains items (e.g. antibiotic creams in the first aid kit) that would not last if kept in a car, as a GHB due to heat.
Although i mostly agree. I will say i have several slightly different bags. Under my desk is a day /active shootert/ get out pack. In my car is a get home bag (fully planning yo have to walk (post earthquske type when i was in the west coast)... but at home i have a 3 day pack, and a full on 7 day pavk with tent, sleeping bag, etc etc. The reality is that "Home is where Hatchett is" so 80% of the time... its about getting home. I do live in the east coast so always need a plan b post hurricane if the homestead is no longer there.
As an ER RN I also recommend milk as a mitigator to pepper spray in the event you get some in your eyes. Milk contains the protein "casein" which binds to "capsaicin", a compound found in various sprays. It's the same compound that radiates heat and effects in peppers. Thanks for sharing, love the GHB rundown.
@@vaderwilcox7398 oh... that is true. We can't always prep for certain scenarios... but having the information is still beneficial. In this case just knowing, I just wanted to share.
I’m new to this prepper lifestyle but I just wanted to say thank you for the informative videos and thank you for your service….To all the people in the comment section who served/are serving thank you for your service as well.
ham radio. its something i finally added to my gear and i even licensed in it to get more know how. even something like a cheap baofeng works. tune into local repeaters and also picks up NOAA frequencies. i have a SDR radio for scanning everything and ham radio for local listening and talking if needed. easy to pick up GMRS and FRS and even local police and fire unencrypted. its not needed to live but a game changer. nice videos. u got a sub from me.
Growing up - my brother was in boy scouts - I have his pocket knife - our mother was his den leader - I learned what they did - my brother has passed away - I am older now and steal today can do what I have learned way back then.
Now THAT'S a well equipped GHB ! Two tarps. . . smart, never thought about having an extra one to use as a windbreaker 👍!!! RE; your question at the end, "What am I missing". . . ??? Maybe the kitchen sink ? Dude this is one next level loadout man, love it !
You should put the esee tin in a pouch and put the pouch on your waist in an emergency case and if you're in a situation that requires you to ditch the bag you have some survival items on you. Greetings from Venezuela! Awesome channel!
Good stuff man. Thx for taking the time to make the gear link list. It helps a lot. A lot of stuff is out of stock though. Lots of people getting prepared. It’s good to know that a lot more people are listening and paying attention to the world around them now a days than in the past. Keep the vids coming brother, be safe, be strong.
Great video. Not sure what the conditions are where you are but I’m in Western Australia and the sun is intense. The bugs can also be annoying. I also have the following items in my GHB hat might be good additions to your bag: a hat; A small sunscreen; a small bug spray; a sachet of electrolytes I can add to a bottle of water; and small travel quick dry towel in case I get wet. I know you can use the handkerchief but it doesn’t absorb as well. WA is quite spread out and I don’t work close to home so it is highly likely I might have to walk 50km or 62miles with my GHB. I carry a bottle and a bladder as hydration is going to be extremely important for me. I know you mentioned you didn’t need the bladder.
I just found this channel this morning,I subscribed and liked.I like the way you presented the content.Very well done.Thank you for serving our country The Great USA.
Just landed on your channel by accident and Damn, pretty amazing kit set up. I pretty much fall into the "get home" type catagory of equipment load out. Also I agree with the weight ratio of around 20 - 25 pounds because one of the biggest mistakes people make is not being able to acually carry their pack /ruck. Big thumbs up and new sub. Cheers !! Guy Speight
Great info, my dude. Definitely subbed up. Looking to put together something to throw in the ride for emergency situations. Imma check out more of your stuff.
For that tourniquet, it’s generally recommended you don’t have that Time Velcro strap securing the windlass when not in use. You’d have to open that strap to use the TQ anyways, which might be difficult with one hand (especially if that hand is injured or slick as it’s a small strap with strong Velcro)
Some really good ideas. My two cents on addition/changes: 1) depending on who and where you are, spare clothing and spare shoes can make a huge difference. In my case, I got in a work accident and my clothes got contaminated with a potentially cancerogenic chemical. I was so glad that I had something to change into (unlike most of my colleagues!). Now, if you're in business or fancy attire and need to get home and that involves walking through cold and rain, then a change of clothes would definitely be highly recommended. 2) Speaking of redundancies, I would recommend starting the BOB journey with the bare essentials and having those in a detachable bag. Think of a canteen bag with a knife, a fire kit, a compass, a light, and a few other items. The idea is, if you have to ditch your main bag, then you have at least the most important things still on you. 3) more for BOB than a get-home bag: cash, and a USB stick with your most important data (copies of documents, passwords, addresses, etc.) 4) I have a cheap and small collapsible lantern, which can be used either as a lantern or flashlight and has adjustable brightness, and can be recharged with its solar panel. It has proven surprisingly useful, even at home (using it as a spotlight), however, the main reason I bought it in the first place was that I can't do much when I have one hand occupied with a flashlight and even worse when it's so bright that the reflection blinds me... 5) Belonging to my EDC is a blue flame lighter. It's essentially a miniature blow torch and can ignite even moist material and is not sensitive to wind. I wouldn't rely on it, but it's sure useful.
Excellent vid and reviews, have most of the same gear. Currently swap out between Rush 12 and Vertx EDC ready pack for get home bag. Have looked at the Nitro and also All Hazards Prime. Most of my bags I tape off and spray the bottom with clear or black flex seal to keep them from wicking water in wet environment if I have to set them down for awhile. Definitely recommend silcock key in urban areas, most people surprised when I tell them about. The way to tell if you have a good compass, it says Suunto! 👍
This bag is amazing! You have a ton of stuff in there and everything fits so well! I'm a DFW Resident as well and I'm working to build out a "Get Home Bag". I love your redundancy and you have a few things in there that many of the others don't not in their bags (Most I think tend to be camping not urban - I feel yours can be more urban usage) Loved the 2 piece filter system. It was different than many I have been seeing.
as you know, there are a butt ton of Go Bag videos, even a butt load by Marines, you are officially now the god of go bags! this is a drool worthy set up, and exceptionally well thought out and set up is ideal.
I have just put my summer bug-out bag back together after spending over a year of treatment for Cancer. I'm working on my winter bug-out bag, at present. I have a get-home bag in the trunk and finished my car-camping pack. Most of my camping lately is car-camping, since I have yet to recover full strength after Chemo. My sleeping bag and pad are kept in the car with a tent when car-camping so I only have necessary gear in the pack to keep the weight down. One thing that I recommend to everyone is a portable radio in all bug-out and get-home bags, along with power banks and cables, for obvious reasons. Hurricane Katrina taught me that a battery powered short-wave is a good idea, also. Most of the radio stations in New Orleans were knocked out during the hurricane, so several stations pooled resources and set up a 5,000 watt short-wave temporary station to get info to the public. This info reduced spread of disease and directed people to needed services and products.
that's a well planned and executed set up. My $0.02...with the tourniquet on the outside, would adding a small Sharpie on the same side on the strap be a good idea...gotta write down the time with something, right? And a set of shears for your medkit...unless I missed them. And maybe a small compass hanging from the strap so you don't have to access your Suunto...like one of the button ones. also, electrolyte tablets...you said you''re in Texas...it ain't exactly cool down there...and on the velcro on the front...maybe add your blood type? can't hurt, right?
My get home is always with me. And it weighs about 20 pounds. Keep my nice TacPack Gerber hatchet, radio frequency meter (for videos), jaycox key, old school fire hydrant wrench, a PPM tester for water, ration bars, water purification, and much more. Pens, paper, fresnel lenses for fire, and other fire starters. I keep a lot of stuff on me, always.
I have a small fishing pole called a Zebco Dock Demon and some small tackle suitable for panfish and I have a Crosman 1322 pellet gun with stock and scope plus a few tins of .22 cal pellets for small game hunting. I have a hammock and tarp for sleeping and shelter
excellent load out!! I would only add or change toilet paper and a high quality poncho. Also note that the small pry bar with the knife on the handle end is dangerous. I would grind the blade to a very rounded edge.
Awesome video and tools I would replace the yellow water bags for black ones that way you choose whenever you want to be seen with say a glow stick attached to the bag or a light
Looks like a good set up with logical gear choices BUT... I wanna see you ruck with it. I know you know how to ruck and im not doubting your abilities but what would you drop 2miles in...what about 5. What would be changed after 10miles We issue our the Titan 10 mile challenge and would love to see you complete it.
@@MarineX basically weigh your pack then go for a 10 mile ruck with it and film it. You could do a review on what youd keep add or change and see what the weight differences is you could also add in pros/cons any shoe issues ect. I see a ton of loadouts but no one ever shows off how it would carry during a real event. Thats why we made this challenge. th-cam.com/video/e16aXtlxIZc/w-d-xo.html
@@USMC6976 i understand but for most those rucks were 10 years ago. (Not saying that the case for this guy) just tired of seeing loadout that no one carries.
@@titanpreparedness I started at 80 lbs. But that included almost 2 gallons of water and 7 lbs of gun and ammo. I then did a ruck that took me uphill 1,000 ft gain in elevation in 1 mile and then back down in rough terrain. I averaged about 1 mile an hour. I was 65. I'm 70 now. I still have about the same weight load. All you have to do is start rucking, it doesn't take long to build the strength back up. I have no doubt he can ruck 21 pounds. And he looks in better shape then I do. I would venture to say, he could actually put a lot more into it if he chose.
I think you have a pretty nice pack set up, I would ditch the pepper gel for a plain old pepper spray. As a retired law enforcement officer I can tell you that pepper gel, if your target has any of his wits about him can be scooped up in a hand and thrown back at you.
Watching this, comparing my own bag. My get home bag is also my everyday bag. I notice similarities, and differences, right off the top. My bag is similar, but not the same company. Outer is tourniquet and trauma shears in a small holster on the right side, with a full IFAK on the back by molle. My bag has the waist strap built in, though I never use it. Left side I have flashlight, lighter, batteries, and a few knick knacks. Right side is whatever I'm using through the day. Two pockets for the main part of the bag. Main I have Gorilla tape, a small book for writing, and a can of dip. Mostly use that for everyday use though. The front pouch I use for my oh sh$t utensils. Cold Steel SRK, HAM radio, knife sharpener, fully charged solar battery pack, mini Sawyer, red handkerchief, headlamp, etc. Two outer side pouches are a booboo kit, multitool on one side, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and those throwaway tooth flossers on the other. Need to add a pair of socks to my kit.
Thanks for the video and for some good ideas on what to add to my current setup. A couple things I have that I didn't see in your setup include a lifestraw, some bic lighters thrown in various pockets with electrical tape wrapped around them, a spare phone with all my accounts, some local maps, music, etc. installed, a cheap pair of earphones/IEMs, a couple sharpies of differing color, a wall charger should I need to top up some of my electrical gear in a hurry, and a laminated card with a note for anyone that might find me, including some emergency numbers, allergies, blood type, etc. Oh, and a pack of smokes... I don't smoke but it's sometimes a good way to make friends...
Just found your channel, you have some nice gear. Just wanted to mention on the Swiss Army knife, you can swap out the tooth pick for a small fire starter steel flint called Firefly by Tortoise,also fire starter that curls around the corkscrew. I think you showed the Huntsman in another video.. The Tip of the Fire Steel glows in the dark, and like you said,Tooth pick??? Another good light source is RovyVon Aurora A5x Flashlight Luminous Body Thanks for sharing
Subscribed 🤩 came in to check the parapharmacy survival bags uncharted and yeti case... then see you talk truck, whisky 🥃 cigars and Marine gear. I'm all in! 👍🏿
while it may not be necessary for a urban get home bag. if you ever need to make a fire, a small foldable saw would be good. i saw that you have those wire saws but i find them to be kinda crap and only really be good as a back up for a foldable saw. having the ability to saw some biger wood without using an axe would save some energy that would be needed for traveling.
Love the vids bruh… Keep something similar in my car. It lives in a half dead daypack though. The 511 looks like a good option because I’m for sure rifling through the car for tools knives n kits and other car edc stuff
I'd keep a few more zip-ties...specifically a handful of long ones. I had someone recommend them. I actually use them so much I have to replace them in the GHB. You can lash stuff quickly, fix broken rings on the pack, use them as handcuffs. Also I would recommend the Stanley Fu-Bar as a demo tool. It has a crowbar, pry bar, and a curved dull "axe" blade which I sharpened. It's a larger, and tougher version of the little one you have on the pack. Amazon has generic axe covers you can fit to the blade if you sharpen it. It can replace the axe too if you sharpen the blade. But it's NOT made to be used as an axe. I have an axe for camping, but the GHB just has the modified Fu-Bar.
I'm getting older and have leg, shoulder and back injuries giving me problems, to get home from work it will take a minimum of 8 hours if I am in good condition, so I have added a little grandma shopping pull along trolley to carry most of my gear 30-40kgs, other tings I will keep on my person in case I'm separated from my trolley by force!. I also pack a small day bag to move things into in case the trolley breaks...but should get me most of the way depending on road/off-road conditions. I plan to be able to nap roadside after dark then keep going, as needed, so include a blanket and poncho for weather protection
My version of the GHB is lite, low key & Grey Man tailored. Urban threats: Tweakers, people doing the Fentanyl Crawl & Drunks - the immediate threat on the street. My bag contains: Bear Spray, Glock19, chewys/water packets, (1) person IFAK, weather related clothing and basic tools. Thats it.
Good looking kit. I prefer leather gloves any time I'm expecting to create fire. Those Mechanics gloves will melt to skin, and could make a really bad situation a capital really bad situation. On that Swiss Army Knife's toothpick... it's a great flame extender if you scrape it down with the blade. You can also cut it down to about half an inch, heat up a needle, and melt the needle into the plastic, and have a needle in the knife.
Great setup and some useful tips in there thanks. Have you thought of adding a light sleeping bag or a blanket in there? Not sure what your expected distance is if you needed to get home but I have a small folding bike in the back of my car, very easy to cycle and I'm sure it could average 5mph regardless.
Thanks for sharing all those great ideas. What was that pocket carrier with the knife, pen and flashlight that you showed at the beginning of the video?
I just found your video, very well done as A Corpsman I would add some meds… my get home bag top pocket is true bad emergency I start with 2 Sudafed and 4 Imodium then pack out
Semper Fi from an old marine. USMC '69-'76 You might think of getting an LED head lamp with white/red light and usb rechargeable. I like the Nitecore NU-25. Ditch the flashlight. Add another battery bank to your kit. You can get some 10,000 ma (or larger) and they have built in solar panels for recharging. Add a wall plug usb adapter if case you do come across a 120v power source.
Another great video! One thing you might consider is a dedicated Dallas city map. During a get home/get out situation, having a dedicated city map so you can avoid freeway/highway congestion by using smaller roads could be very useful. I keep a state map and the local city maps for this purpose. Also, I totally agree with your endorsement of Midland radio. I have been very impressed with their capabilities.
Just found your channel. You said Texas...I sub'd and liked. Great vid and awesome bag. I have a 50 mile hike home through the w Texas scrub..ugg. So my kit is more water based, but you gave me a few more ideas. thanks and I will be checking out the rest of your vids.
I had no idea that you were from the Dallas area, I used to live in the Park Cities right behind University Park Elementary School. Back in my day everyone knew where I lived because of a huge pecan tree. Noe there is a new monster house on the plot. So sorry for rambling, keep up the great work on your channel. Former SPC. Pechacek: Army.
I like the ESEE kit within a kit. A good grab and go little kit if you're separated from your main bag. I keep those in my get home bags also. I also keep a hundred buck$$ in my get home bags. I keep a Nalgene bottle survival kit and a full tang knife in both of my cars also, in case you can't grab the bag for some weird reason, or you have a passenger with you. it gives me some redundancy and flexibility. Cheers and Semper Fi, Brother! Battalion!
@@loydevan1311 I have a bug-out bag in my wife's car too. Sometimes she complains it is in the way. But I think I've trained her to recognize the usefulness.
That's a really solid kit. I thought I was the only one with my flashlight on the strap like that. Mine is a GoalZero with solar recharging. I have two suggestions. First, put some glow-in-the-dark tape around that black whistle. Second, is an item I put in all of my bags, and most like to joke, but I use a travel bidet. I use the one from CuloClean. It saves TP, and is great for handwashing, too. I pair it with a silicone collapsible bottle from SPECIAL MADE....[[|:-)
All the items that I'm worried about losing at night I get in orange. If I drop my knife at night I'm going to find it, whistle same story, arcturus space blanket is just orange to use as a signal or to find your base easier. That's all i got for right now in orange. If I got neutral colors like black, olive green or tan depending on where I'm at it might be impossible to find your things if you set it down and try to find it later on the ground somewhere.
I find your build interesting. Don't care for all of it. Some of it is quite nifty. But you do you. Will watch more of your stuff. Suggestions: extra pair of clean skivvies, something to dig a cat hole, t.p., hand wipes (like wet ones) In the package tooth brush and container of baking soda to brush your teeth (Big morale booster) for a further/overnight trip. When stationed in Japan, I learned to keep container of liquid hand soap and a bandana to wash then dry hands. Hate those air dryer things.
Hey brother, previous army medic here. I absolutely love H bandages. People sleep on them but they are fantastic. Also I live in Rockwall and work in downtown Dallas, where's the best place to get some quality maps?
Yeah I run a full bug out bag in my vehicle but I have it compartmentalised where I can strip it down to a get home bag or if I need to I can just keep it as a complete bug out bag
Hi I understand why a bright color makes more sense for a Whistle Red might be a better color ... Like the RED Hyper-Whistle (2 miles) & earplugs (YES earplugs are recommended when using this)
Hey man just saw your video I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that carries a get home bag over 20 lb . Mine runs 26 lb only because I carry 10 of those little Datrex emergency water pouches. I think they're somewhere around 5 to 6 oz each of water. I also carry the emergency ration bar that you have but I have granola bars thrown in with at least one freeze-dried meal. I. also carry the small camp stove that uses the little tablets for fire but I'd like to recommend a different power bank other than the one you carry it's made by All powers it's rechargeable with a cord of course and one whole side of it is a solar panel. It's 10,000 milliamps and a charge lasts forever. I check it every 3 months or so and it's always between 95 to100%. I also carry the Sawyer mini for filtering water because it's a lot more compact than that device you have. I'm from the North Dallas area myself currently living in California and I know how many streams and Creeks run all throughout your area so you have a lot more access to water. I carry water in my back because there's not a lot of creeks and streams where I live in Southern California. (next to none) If you're talkin about 30 Mi hike to get home I would recommend a little more food in case for some reason you can't make that 30 mile hike in a day or two. Great pack though and first and foremost Go Cowboys! 🇨🇱 😁
So I’ve been prepping for a couple years now. And I’ve tried to prep in all aspects. Like a 4wd truck lifted and set up to go where vehicles shouldn’t be able to go…and then used to camp and store items for “bug-out”. And then weapons etc for defense. But I couldn’t really get around the idea of leaving my house to search for a safe place to set up camp. My house IS my castle. It’s where I will stay…not bug out. Unless a military tank is rolling down my street flanked by foot soldiers kicking in doors and pulling triggers on any motion detected….I’m staying home. Even if that is happening…my best defensive position is home…where all my food, water, and medical supplies are. My truck is also loaded to the hilt with these items, but that is just extra from what I’ve stored at home. So, ya, I 100% agree….a “get home” setup makes the most sense. If I happen to be out and about when the shit goes down…my aim is to get home to my family and defend the fortress. Being from a 4 season weather area…I would try to bug out towards an area where I can comfortably sleep outside. I’m sure all the elderly in Florida will be fish in a barrel for whomever attacks. Leaving space for me.
Dope content.... New subscriber here..... my bag changes literally every two weeks depending on what in taking to the range..... I do have a "ready" bag that is under review. Problem is, it gets bigger as I create new scenarios.... Thanks for sharing bro
Great review. 5- 11 makes great products. There packs are well thought out and well constructed. I bought a pack a year or so ago and used it as a back up bag for short hiking trips or bag for short vacations. I initially purchased this bag because it was gray and wanted to have a get home bag that blended in. I love it for many reasons however I’m not a fan of how the shoulder straps attach at the top of the pack. The four inches at the very top between the straps rubs the back of your neck if you don’t have it weighted down. I found myself looking down to keep it from rubbing me. I couldn’t use it for longer periods unfortunately. Sadly it’s a design flaw that keeps me from using it more. Other than that I love the looks and the pocket layout. But the one I have, I couldn’t recommend for a get home bag due to comfort. Just in case everyone thinks it’s me and or operator error😂. I went on a short vacation with my 15 year old son who used it to carry cloths for 5 day trip. Not hiking just getting on plane and rental car. He mention how it was uncomfortable and rubbed his neck. That’s my experience but your bag is slightly different. Wondering if anyone else has run into the same issue. Again great review of bag and products.
As i read the comments,i see “ what about “ , and “ where is “. THIS MAN IS A MARINE. HE DOESNT NEED SHIT TO BE A BAD ASS. This is comfort food for life.
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If your commute is two day's walk under GOOD conditions, the difference between a BOB and GHB are your destination. :P One thing I love is a "morale patch" made of a reflective strip from the auto store stuck on velcro. Instantly removable, but passive signal so you dont get run over moving at night that lasts for decades. (Desert dweller problems)
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Good idea.
Great advice brother
I agree with this, although my BOB contains items (e.g. antibiotic creams in the first aid kit) that would not last if kept in a car, as a GHB due to heat.
Although i mostly agree. I will say i have several slightly different bags. Under my desk is a day /active shootert/ get out pack. In my car is a get home bag (fully planning yo have to walk (post earthquske type when i was in the west coast)... but at home i have a 3 day pack, and a full on 7 day pavk with tent, sleeping bag, etc etc. The reality is that "Home is where Hatchett is" so 80% of the time... its about getting home. I do live in the east coast so always need a plan b post hurricane if the homestead is no longer there.
As an ER RN I also recommend milk as a mitigator to pepper spray in the event you get some in your eyes. Milk contains the protein "casein" which binds to "capsaicin", a compound found in various sprays. It's the same compound that radiates heat and effects in peppers. Thanks for sharing, love the GHB rundown.
How would you keep it cold? And you’d have to constantly replace it
@@hrdkorebp? We have a fridge in the Emergency Room... but hot milk runs as well as cold?
@@TRDGE you cant keep milk in your bag though is what hes saying.
@@vaderwilcox7398 oh... that is true. We can't always prep for certain scenarios... but having the information is still beneficial. In this case just knowing, I just wanted to share.
@@TRDGE most definitely. Do you know if powdered milk would have same utility once rehydrated?
Thank you for sharing! My husband is a 2/8 0311 Marine Corps Vet…he still has his pack from several years go..starting to build our bug out bags 👍🏻🇺🇸
I’m new to this prepper lifestyle but I just wanted to say thank you for the informative videos and thank you for your service….To all the people in the comment section who served/are serving thank you for your service as well.
It’s killing me the way you put those patches back on there. My ocd is screaming at you bro 😂😂
Appreciate the time you took to present this to viewers. I just built a medical response kit. This is next on my list. Great post!
Your videos are real and just make sense. Thank you for the advice.
not even halfway thru but gotta say, the audio quality and camera work is pretty damn good. very detailed
Thanks much.
Wow, the whistle and small night light attached to the harness is a great idea. I've never seen that before. Thanks!
Glad to see the number of subs is growing. I’d drop the music. Listening and seeing the gear is entertaining enough. We don’t need random music.
Agreed. I made adjustments. Thanks much
I love the “I cause safety briefs” 😂😂😂 you and I would be good friends. 😅😅
ham radio. its something i finally added to my gear and i even licensed in it to get more know how. even something like a cheap baofeng works. tune into local repeaters and also picks up NOAA frequencies. i have a SDR radio for scanning everything and ham radio for local listening and talking if needed. easy to pick up GMRS and FRS and even local police and fire unencrypted. its not needed to live but a game changer. nice videos. u got a sub from me.
Growing up - my brother was in boy scouts - I have his pocket knife - our mother was his den leader - I learned what they did - my brother has passed away - I am older now and steal today can do what I have learned way back then.
Now THAT'S a well equipped GHB ! Two tarps. . . smart, never thought about having an extra one to use as a windbreaker 👍!!! RE; your question at the end, "What am I missing". . . ??? Maybe the kitchen sink ? Dude this is one next level loadout man, love it !
You should put the esee tin in a pouch and put the pouch on your waist in an emergency case and if you're in a situation that requires you to ditch the bag you have some survival items on you. Greetings from Venezuela! Awesome channel!
Good idea and I CAN NOT Wait to visit your country. We have family there
Good stuff man. Thx for taking the time to make the gear link list. It helps a lot. A lot of stuff is out of stock though. Lots of people getting prepared. It’s good to know that a lot more people are listening and paying attention to the world around them now a days than in the past. Keep the vids coming brother, be safe, be strong.
Great video. Not sure what the conditions are where you are but I’m in Western Australia and the sun is intense. The bugs can also be annoying. I also have the following items in my GHB hat might be good additions to your bag:
a hat;
A small sunscreen;
a small bug spray;
a sachet of electrolytes I can add to a bottle of water;
and small travel quick dry towel in case I get wet. I know you can use the handkerchief but it doesn’t absorb as well.
WA is quite spread out and I don’t work close to home so it is highly likely I might have to walk 50km or 62miles with my GHB. I carry a bottle and a bladder as hydration is going to be extremely important for me. I know you mentioned you didn’t need the bladder.
I just found this channel this morning,I subscribed and liked.I like the way you presented the content.Very well done.Thank you for serving our country The Great USA.
Thanks for joining the Battalion
Great video brother, I ordered the 4way key, whistle and map kit to add to my bag. Semper-Fi and stay safe out there.
The marine set ups will never get boring
Thanks much!
Just landed on your channel by accident and Damn, pretty amazing kit set up. I pretty much fall into the "get home" type catagory of equipment load out. Also I agree with the weight ratio of around 20 - 25 pounds because one of the biggest mistakes people make is not being able to acually carry their pack /ruck. Big thumbs up and new sub. Cheers !! Guy Speight
Thanks much. Glad you are here
This channel has quickly become of one my favorites! Keep up the great work man!
Love your channel, you make some of the best bag videos I've ever come across and I've been prepping since 2009.
Thank you much!
Idk a multipurpose shovel sounds like a good idea
Id suppose a solar panel charger to go along with your power bank
Great info, my dude. Definitely subbed up. Looking to put together something to throw in the ride for emergency situations. Imma check out more of your stuff.
For that tourniquet, it’s generally recommended you don’t have that Time Velcro strap securing the windlass when not in use. You’d have to open that strap to use the TQ anyways, which might be difficult with one hand (especially if that hand is injured or slick as it’s a small strap with strong Velcro)
Some really good ideas. My two cents on addition/changes:
1) depending on who and where you are, spare clothing and spare shoes can make a huge difference. In my case, I got in a work accident and my clothes got contaminated with a potentially cancerogenic chemical. I was so glad that I had something to change into (unlike most of my colleagues!). Now, if you're in business or fancy attire and need to get home and that involves walking through cold and rain, then a change of clothes would definitely be highly recommended.
2) Speaking of redundancies, I would recommend starting the BOB journey with the bare essentials and having those in a detachable bag. Think of a canteen bag with a knife, a fire kit, a compass, a light, and a few other items. The idea is, if you have to ditch your main bag, then you have at least the most important things still on you.
3) more for BOB than a get-home bag: cash, and a USB stick with your most important data (copies of documents, passwords, addresses, etc.)
4) I have a cheap and small collapsible lantern, which can be used either as a lantern or flashlight and has adjustable brightness, and can be recharged with its solar panel. It has proven surprisingly useful, even at home (using it as a spotlight), however, the main reason I bought it in the first place was that I can't do much when I have one hand occupied with a flashlight and even worse when it's so bright that the reflection blinds me...
5) Belonging to my EDC is a blue flame lighter. It's essentially a miniature blow torch and can ignite even moist material and is not sensitive to wind. I wouldn't rely on it, but it's sure useful.
Been using my Hero clip on my 20lb edc bag at work for well over a year now. Great hanger, no issues …
I love the hanging aspect. I use it all the time
all in all, it is a really great bag and really great setup,, get a couple of P-38 can openers, they're very multi purpose and weigh less than an once
Good idea
These videos are goated! Love using these older videos for ideas and references!
Excellent vid and reviews, have most of the same gear. Currently swap out between Rush 12 and Vertx EDC ready pack for get home bag. Have looked at the Nitro and also All Hazards Prime. Most of my bags I tape off and spray the bottom with clear or black flex seal to keep them from wicking water in wet environment if I have to set them down for awhile. Definitely recommend silcock key in urban areas, most people surprised when I tell them about. The way to tell if you have a good compass, it says Suunto! 👍
This bag is amazing! You have a ton of stuff in there and everything fits so well! I'm a DFW Resident as well and I'm working to build out a "Get Home Bag". I love your redundancy and you have a few things in there that many of the others don't not in their bags (Most I think tend to be camping not urban - I feel yours can be more urban usage) Loved the 2 piece filter system. It was different than many I have been seeing.
I rediscovered your channel today. It’s good to see you’re doing well, Marine. Semper Fi.
Thanks brother
as you know, there are a butt ton of Go Bag videos, even a butt load by Marines, you are officially now the god of go bags! this is a drool worthy set up, and exceptionally well thought out and set up is ideal.
Thank you much.
I have just put my summer bug-out bag back together after spending over a year of treatment for Cancer. I'm working on my winter bug-out bag, at present. I have a get-home bag in the trunk and finished my car-camping pack. Most of my camping lately is car-camping, since I have yet to recover full strength after Chemo. My sleeping bag and pad are kept in the car with a tent when car-camping so I only have necessary gear in the pack to keep the weight down. One thing that I recommend to everyone is a portable radio in all bug-out and get-home bags, along with power banks and cables, for obvious reasons. Hurricane Katrina taught me that a battery powered short-wave is a good idea, also. Most of the radio stations in New Orleans were knocked out during the hurricane, so several stations pooled resources and set up a 5,000 watt short-wave temporary station to get info to the public. This info reduced spread of disease and directed people to needed services and products.
that's a well planned and executed set up. My $0.02...with the tourniquet on the outside, would adding a small Sharpie on the same side on the strap be a good idea...gotta write down the time with something, right? And a set of shears for your medkit...unless I missed them. And maybe a small compass hanging from the strap so you don't have to access your Suunto...like one of the button ones. also, electrolyte tablets...you said you''re in Texas...it ain't exactly cool down there...and on the velcro on the front...maybe add your blood type? can't hurt, right?
I have a patch with my blood type. Just don't show on video because it has the last four of the old social
@@MarineX yeah thats a good point...too many weirdos in the 'web...
My get home is always with me. And it weighs about 20 pounds. Keep my nice TacPack Gerber hatchet, radio frequency meter (for videos), jaycox key, old school fire hydrant wrench, a PPM tester for water, ration bars, water purification, and much more. Pens, paper, fresnel lenses for fire, and other fire starters. I keep a lot of stuff on me, always.
Well prepared and executed; good job, Marine!
I have a small fishing pole called a Zebco Dock Demon and some small tackle suitable for panfish and I have a Crosman 1322 pellet gun with stock and scope plus a few tins of .22 cal pellets for small game hunting. I have a hammock and tarp for sleeping and shelter
Great ideas here
excellent load out!! I would only add or change toilet paper and a high quality poncho. Also note that the small pry bar with the knife on the handle end is dangerous. I would grind the blade to a very rounded edge.
Thanks much
About to start building this Get Home Bag!! Tnx for the info bro!! Good stuff. Maybe add some zip ties to the bag
Awesome video and tools I would replace the yellow water bags for black ones that way you choose whenever you want to be seen with say a glow stick attached to the bag or a light
No one outclasses Marine X !
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Looks like a good set up with logical gear choices BUT...
I wanna see you ruck with it. I know you know how to ruck and im not doubting your abilities but what would you drop 2miles in...what about 5. What would be changed after 10miles
We issue our the Titan 10 mile challenge and would love to see you complete it.
Let me know the details. I ruck about 50 to 60 miles a week
@@MarineX basically weigh your pack then go for a 10 mile ruck with it and film it. You could do a review on what youd keep add or change and see what the weight differences is you could also add in pros/cons any shoe issues ect. I see a ton of loadouts but no one ever shows off how it would carry during a real event. Thats why we made this challenge.
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The more a Marine rucks, the more he carries, not less. I don't know his MOS, but as a former 0341, a 50 pound ruck would have been an easy day.
@@USMC6976 i understand but for most those rucks were 10 years ago. (Not saying that the case for this guy) just tired of seeing loadout that no one carries.
@@titanpreparedness I started at 80 lbs. But that included almost 2 gallons of water and 7 lbs of gun and ammo. I then did a ruck that took me uphill 1,000 ft gain in elevation in 1 mile and then back down in rough terrain. I averaged about 1 mile an hour. I was 65. I'm 70 now. I still have about the same weight load. All you have to do is start rucking, it doesn't take long to build the strength back up.
I have no doubt he can ruck 21 pounds. And he looks in better shape then I do. I would venture to say, he could actually put a lot more into it if he chose.
I think you have a pretty nice pack set up, I would ditch the pepper gel for a plain old pepper spray. As a retired law enforcement officer I can tell you that pepper gel, if your target has any of his wits about him can be scooped up in a hand and thrown back at you.
Watching this, comparing my own bag. My get home bag is also my everyday bag. I notice similarities, and differences, right off the top. My bag is similar, but not the same company. Outer is tourniquet and trauma shears in a small holster on the right side, with a full IFAK on the back by molle. My bag has the waist strap built in, though I never use it. Left side I have flashlight, lighter, batteries, and a few knick knacks. Right side is whatever I'm using through the day. Two pockets for the main part of the bag. Main I have Gorilla tape, a small book for writing, and a can of dip. Mostly use that for everyday use though. The front pouch I use for my oh sh$t utensils. Cold Steel SRK, HAM radio, knife sharpener, fully charged solar battery pack, mini Sawyer, red handkerchief, headlamp, etc. Two outer side pouches are a booboo kit, multitool on one side, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and those throwaway tooth flossers on the other. Need to add a pair of socks to my kit.
Ok,,,you FINALLY won me over with the FatMax. It's a BEAST. Get Home Bag APPROVED. 💥💥💥👍😎
Nice kit. I have many similar items. But a great tool to have would be a Statgeat T3 auto survival tool.
Good call!
Thanks for the video and for some good ideas on what to add to my current setup. A couple things I have that I didn't see in your setup include a lifestraw, some bic lighters thrown in various pockets with electrical tape wrapped around them, a spare phone with all my accounts, some local maps, music, etc. installed, a cheap pair of earphones/IEMs, a couple sharpies of differing color, a wall charger should I need to top up some of my electrical gear in a hurry, and a laminated card with a note for anyone that might find me, including some emergency numbers, allergies, blood type, etc. Oh, and a pack of smokes... I don't smoke but it's sometimes a good way to make friends...
I like the idea of a pack of smokes to make friends. I will be adding it to my bag. Thanks for the idea.
26:17 ...Loving the Navigation Kit you got set up...
Great video... couple things to consider that are light, nails, mosquito head net, bug spray or bug repellent. Subscribed
Just found your channel, you have some nice gear.
Just wanted to mention on the Swiss Army knife, you can swap out the tooth pick for a small fire starter steel flint called Firefly by Tortoise,also fire starter that curls around the corkscrew. I think you showed the Huntsman in another video..
The Tip of the Fire Steel glows in the dark, and like you said,Tooth pick??? Another good light source is RovyVon Aurora A5x Flashlight Luminous Body
Thanks for sharing
Glad you landed the plane here
Just came across your channel, I like it. Good stuff . Can't wait to see your other videos
Awesome, thank you!
You have some really good gear! I appreciate the vid and info.
Thanks much!
Subscribed 🤩 came in to check the parapharmacy survival bags uncharted and yeti case... then see you talk truck, whisky 🥃 cigars and Marine gear. I'm all in! 👍🏿
Welcome to the battalion
while it may not be necessary for a urban get home bag. if you ever need to make a fire, a small foldable saw would be good. i saw that you have those wire saws but i find them to be kinda crap and only really be good as a back up for a foldable saw. having the ability to saw some biger wood without using an axe would save some energy that would be needed for traveling.
Love the vids bruh… Keep something similar in my car. It lives in a half dead daypack though. The 511 looks like a good option because I’m for sure rifling through the car for tools knives n kits and other car edc stuff
Thanks fam
I'd keep a few more zip-ties...specifically a handful of long ones. I had someone recommend them. I actually use them so much I have to replace them in the GHB. You can lash stuff quickly, fix broken rings on the pack, use them as handcuffs. Also I would recommend the Stanley Fu-Bar as a demo tool.
It has a crowbar, pry bar, and a curved dull "axe" blade which I sharpened. It's a larger, and tougher version of the little one you have on the pack. Amazon has generic axe covers you can fit to the blade if you sharpen it.
It can replace the axe too if you sharpen the blade. But it's NOT made to be used as an axe. I have an axe for camping, but the GHB just has the modified Fu-Bar.
I'm getting older and have leg, shoulder and back injuries giving me problems, to get home from work it will take a minimum of 8 hours if I am in good condition, so I have added a little grandma shopping pull along trolley to carry most of my gear 30-40kgs, other tings I will keep on my person in case I'm separated from my trolley by force!. I also pack a small day bag to move things into in case the trolley breaks...but should get me most of the way depending on road/off-road conditions. I plan to be able to nap roadside after dark then keep going, as needed, so include a blanket and poncho for weather protection
Love the filter cup. Glad I found your channel.
Thank you for your service sir!!!
Great video. I was revisiting my GHB, and it was anemic. Some of your items I never heard of, so glad to find your video.
Great things to be prepared a little expensive things can add up quick
So I've seen hand full of your video's and love what what you're doing!! Had to sub after this video.. thanks bro man!!
Good stuff, how about a Mylar blanket and emergency bivy ( SOL makes decent one's) for heat retention if having to overnight
My version of the GHB is lite, low key & Grey Man tailored. Urban threats: Tweakers, people doing the Fentanyl Crawl & Drunks - the immediate threat on the street. My bag contains: Bear Spray, Glock19, chewys/water packets, (1) person IFAK, weather related clothing and basic tools. Thats it.
Good looking kit.
I prefer leather gloves any time I'm expecting to create fire.
Those Mechanics gloves will melt to skin, and could make a really bad situation a capital really bad situation.
On that Swiss Army Knife's toothpick... it's a great flame extender if you scrape it down with the blade.
You can also cut it down to about half an inch, heat up a needle, and melt the needle into the plastic, and have a needle in the knife.
Great setup and some useful tips in there thanks. Have you thought of adding a light sleeping bag or a blanket in there? Not sure what your expected distance is if you needed to get home but I have a small folding bike in the back of my car, very easy to cycle and I'm sure it could average 5mph regardless.
Thanks for sharing all those great ideas. What was that pocket carrier with the knife, pen and flashlight that you showed at the beginning of the video?
I just found your video, very well done as A Corpsman I would add some meds… my get home bag top pocket is true bad emergency I start with 2 Sudafed and 4 Imodium then pack out
Good video! I choose a silky pocketboy instead of an axe. I use the grayl too. I liket the titanium grayl but its 200.00
Great job, Marine!!!!
Thanks much!
I love you let the youngins learn in your shop. Good man!
That looks like a pretty comprehensive kit to me. I substituted a ham radio for the am/I'm, and I carry a spare firearm with a reload.
My GHB is water, energy food bars, battery bank, small FAK and rain jacket with extra cash.
Semiper fi Marine. Enjoying your edc presentations. Stay safe.
Semper Fi from an old marine. USMC '69-'76
You might think of getting an LED head lamp with white/red light and usb rechargeable. I like the Nitecore NU-25. Ditch the flashlight. Add another battery bank to your kit. You can get some 10,000 ma (or larger) and they have built in solar panels for recharging. Add a wall plug usb adapter if case you do come across a 120v power source.
Semper Fi brother!
Another great video! One thing you might consider is a dedicated Dallas city map. During a get home/get out situation, having a dedicated city map so you can avoid freeway/highway congestion by using smaller roads could be very useful. I keep a state map and the local city maps for this purpose. Also, I totally agree with your endorsement of Midland radio. I have been very impressed with their capabilities.
I have a few. I need to keep them on the ready
Just found your channel. You said Texas...I sub'd and liked. Great vid and awesome bag. I have a 50 mile hike home through the w Texas scrub..ugg. So my kit is more water based, but you gave me a few more ideas. thanks and I will be checking out the rest of your vids.
I had no idea that you were from the Dallas area, I used to live in the Park Cities right behind University Park Elementary School. Back in my day everyone knew where I lived because of a huge pecan tree. Noe there is a new monster house on the plot.
So sorry for rambling, keep up the great work on your channel.
Former SPC. Pechacek: Army.
I like the ESEE kit within a kit. A good grab and go little kit if you're separated from your main bag. I keep those in my get home bags also. I also keep a hundred buck$$ in my get home bags. I keep a Nalgene bottle survival kit and a full tang knife in both of my cars also, in case you can't grab the bag for some weird reason, or you have a passenger with you. it gives me some redundancy and flexibility. Cheers and Semper Fi, Brother! Battalion!
Shipmate: My car has a bug out trunk! Be Prepared! Semper Fidelis Semper Paratus.
@@loydevan1311 in essence my trunk is also a bug out trunk. Very little room for other stuff! 😉
My bride of 37 years vetches ALLLLL the time about it.
@@loydevan1311 I have a bug-out bag in my wife's car too. Sometimes she complains it is in the way. But I think I've trained her to recognize the usefulness.
That's a really solid kit. I thought I was the only one with my flashlight on the strap like that. Mine is a GoalZero with solar recharging. I have two suggestions. First, put some glow-in-the-dark tape around that black whistle. Second, is an item I put in all of my bags, and most like to joke, but I use a travel bidet. I use the one from CuloClean. It saves TP, and is great for handwashing, too. I pair it with a silicone collapsible bottle from SPECIAL MADE....[[|:-)
All the items that I'm worried about losing at night I get in orange. If I drop my knife at night I'm going to find it, whistle same story, arcturus space blanket is just orange to use as a signal or to find your base easier. That's all i got for right now in orange. If I got neutral colors like black, olive green or tan depending on where I'm at it might be impossible to find your things if you set it down and try to find it later on the ground somewhere.
The coffee filter is a great idea and doesn't add any weight or take up space
Barely any at all
This bag is stacked!
Get home? You can survive indefinitely with this bag, it’s that good!
I find your build interesting. Don't care for all of it. Some of it is quite nifty. But you do you.
Will watch more of your stuff.
Suggestions: extra pair of clean skivvies, something to dig a cat hole, t.p., hand wipes (like wet ones) In the package tooth brush and container of baking soda to brush your teeth (Big morale booster) for a further/overnight trip.
When stationed in Japan, I learned to keep container of liquid hand soap and a bandana to wash then dry hands. Hate those air dryer things.
Found my new favorite channel! Keep it up brother!
Hey brother, previous army medic here. I absolutely love H bandages. People sleep on them but they are fantastic. Also I live in Rockwall and work in downtown Dallas, where's the best place to get some quality maps?
Yeah I run a full bug out bag in my vehicle but I have it compartmentalised where I can strip it down to a get home bag or if I need to I can just keep it as a complete bug out bag
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I understand why a bright color makes more sense for a Whistle
Red might be a better color
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Like the RED
Hyper-Whistle (2 miles) & earplugs (YES earplugs are recommended when using this)
Hey man just saw your video I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that carries a get home bag over 20 lb . Mine runs 26 lb only because I carry 10 of those little Datrex emergency water pouches. I think they're somewhere around 5 to 6 oz each of water. I also carry the emergency ration bar that you have but I have granola bars thrown in with at least one freeze-dried meal. I. also carry the small camp stove that uses the little tablets for fire but I'd like to recommend a different power bank other than the one you carry it's made by All powers it's rechargeable with a cord of course and one whole side of it is a solar panel. It's 10,000 milliamps and a charge lasts forever. I check it every 3 months or so and it's always between 95 to100%. I also carry the Sawyer mini for filtering water because it's a lot more compact than that device you have. I'm from the North Dallas area myself currently living in California and I know how many streams and Creeks run all throughout your area so you have a lot more access to water. I carry water in my back because there's not a lot of creeks and streams where I live in Southern California. (next to none) If you're talkin about 30 Mi hike to get home I would recommend a little more food in case for some reason you can't make that 30 mile hike in a day or two. Great pack though and first and foremost Go Cowboys! 🇨🇱 😁
Thanks
So I’ve been prepping for a couple years now. And I’ve tried to prep in all aspects. Like a 4wd truck lifted and set up to go where vehicles shouldn’t be able to go…and then used to camp and store items for “bug-out”. And then weapons etc for defense. But I couldn’t really get around the idea of leaving my house to search for a safe place to set up camp. My house IS my castle. It’s where I will stay…not bug out. Unless a military tank is rolling down my street flanked by foot soldiers kicking in doors and pulling triggers on any motion detected….I’m staying home. Even if that is happening…my best defensive position is home…where all my food, water, and medical supplies are. My truck is also loaded to the hilt with these items, but that is just extra from what I’ve stored at home. So, ya, I 100% agree….a “get home” setup makes the most sense. If I happen to be out and about when the shit goes down…my aim is to get home to my family and defend the fortress. Being from a 4 season weather area…I would try to bug out towards an area where I can comfortably sleep outside. I’m sure all the elderly in Florida will be fish in a barrel for whomever attacks. Leaving space for me.
Also some gorilla duct tape goes along way can even wrap some around a lighter or another gear piece to save space
Great video my friend and neighbor.
A fellow North Texan
Dope content.... New subscriber here..... my bag changes literally every two weeks depending on what in taking to the range..... I do have a "ready" bag that is under review. Problem is, it gets bigger as I create new scenarios.... Thanks for sharing bro
Thanks for joining the battalion
This is exactly the type of bag I need! Thanks for the video!
I may have missed it but I keep a sharpie next to the tourniquet to write the time down
Great review. 5- 11 makes great products. There packs are well thought out and well constructed. I bought a pack a year or so ago and used it as a back up bag for short hiking trips or bag for short vacations. I initially purchased this bag because it was gray and wanted to have a get home bag that blended in. I love it for many reasons however I’m not a fan of how the shoulder straps attach at the top of the pack. The four inches at the very top between the straps rubs the back of your neck if you don’t have it weighted down. I found myself looking down to keep it from rubbing me. I couldn’t use it for longer periods unfortunately. Sadly it’s a design flaw that keeps me from using it more. Other than that I love the looks and the pocket layout. But the one I have, I couldn’t recommend for a get home bag due to comfort.
Just in case everyone thinks it’s me and or operator error😂. I went on a short vacation with my 15 year old son who used it to carry cloths for 5 day trip. Not hiking just getting on plane and rental car. He mention how it was uncomfortable and rubbed his neck.
That’s my experience but your bag is slightly different. Wondering if anyone else has run into the same issue. Again great review of bag and products.
Just came across your channel. Your bag is a “Beast”!
Thanks much