I’d probably add a small Bic lighter and Duct Tape. Also, consider changing the Micra for a Leatherman PS4 or Skeletool to get pliers. A water purification tablet weighs almost nothing and could come in really handy. I’d also suggest the Gerber Prybrid to replace the utility knife for just a tiny more weight and adds a pry bar. Finally, I’d add a bandanna. Super light and a lot of uses.
I put a small thumb light to the outside of bag because in the dark that might be the first thing you need. Echo others about bic and water purification tablets.
Just me I'd pair that with a decent water bottle with known pure water. You need water way more than food, and having even a small supply beforehand keeps unseen unknown contaminants out of your body
@@UrbanSurvivor indeed! I just cant stand stuffed pockets anymore. These days only my phone goes in my pants pocket, everything else is carried either in a jacket or man purse :)
I like fanny pack systems, most people don’t give a fanny pack any thought especially a light colored one. It’s a good size really good loadout, if you could find a small headlamp to add to your system that would help out a lot.
Thats a great tip on the headlamp! Ive going to be making some more small kit builds in the next few months including a micro edc kit and another slightly larger than the fanny pack.
Fanny packs are pretty much a civilian version of minimalist military battle belt kit, enough to get you to more equipment and more importantly they're lightweight and compact 😁 well done
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Im trying to shift all of my kits more towards ultralight. Its better to be light, fast and able to travel longer distances than to be slowed down with a big kit and a bunch of stuff you dont need.
I think similar feedback was given already... but I’d add a Mylar blanket; lighter; and something for better water management (purification tabs or sawyer mini). You’ll likely need to lose one or two food items but I’d make that trade. Aside from that well thought out kit!!
Yeah those are really great suggestions! Thanks for your feedback. The kit is so jam packed that I would most likely need to get rid of a few things to make room. 1L is not much space to play around with.
@@UrbanSurvivor i would take out one of the fruit pouches and hemp seed bar to make more room, realistically you don't need tons of calories for a 10-15 mile walk, swap out the Ferro rod for a lighter, add the mylar blanket and maybe some water purification tabs and a drink packet for electrolytes. Love the system
I am not going to criticise you! I would pack 2 items that would be at the top of my list in a 10- 15 mile walk . 1 Blister banded . 2 fresh socks . That would be my1st and 2nd item if an anticipated 10-15 mile walk. Just my thoughts .
Those are excellent ideas. I'm working on a get home bag video with a kit thats designed for 30 miles or more. 3 pairs of socks and blister bandages are included.
So happy i found this. My back started hurting and i believe it's from a heavy bag i would carry. I have a fanny pack so I can use that instead and this video shows really well on all that i really need in a lightweight package.
I love these bags!! I have several in different colors. I can get quite a bit of essentials in this bag. The bag hangs close to my body as I dislike bags that protrude. Great video!!!
Overall I think it is great. Almost perfect in my opinion. I would however replace the ferro rod with a weatherproof lighter and you have no defensive items
I like this setup though I wear this type of bag cross body. A poncho is always a great addition (it rains here more often than not so I carry a heavier duty one it's saved my butt many times) I'd maybe include a bit of cordage to tie it off around the waist and keep it from flapping around if there's a bit of wind with the rain too. What kind of breakdown cash have you gone with for your $100 notes wise?
Yeah some cordage is a great idea! I've just got a few $10s and the rest $20s but it would probably be smart to add some $5s and a few $1s as well. Which crossbody bag are you using btw?
Hello . I think that they have their place and can be an option for some. Useful items with this kit. Maybe a baggy for the battery bank and cable to keep it dry yet still able to charge and use the smart phone in like a down pour or heavy rain. Maybe have say 5 ft ish of paracord for something like holding that 1L bag for example. Just something to keep in mind if need be. The lid from that sauce , some tape and the flashlight can be combined to form an improvised yellow "glow stick " like source All the best from CR.
Thanks for the suggestions and good tip on the parachord especially! Any genius idea about the diffuser for the flashlight I'll have to try that sometime lol.
A fanny pack is much like a headlamp, hands free. If you carry a bit of extra weight, like me, that might interfere sometimes. But a good option any day..
You will find that a mini bic lighter mite serve you better or in addition to what you already have. An I would look at getting another fanny pack that would allow you to carry a bottle of water, cause you can't always find a convenient water spigot, even in a urban area, just my .02, an thx for the vid an idea.
Id also add a lighter. Mini bic would be the best i think. Cause if you meed a fire you probably need it quick. Also its an extra source of light. Id also add some cordage of some kind. Not a lot. But enough for whatever you think you need. Fir example those ponchos have a habit of Marilyn Monroe-ing in the wind so i tend to tie them down with a paracord belt. Duct tape and zip ties for repairs...or other things.
LOL thank you for the hilarious Marilyn Monroe-ing poncho imagery that's the best line I've heard this weekend. Good tip on the mini bic, duct tape, cordage and zip ties. Planning to revisit this topic in the future.
I have a black grey red one i can even turn into a backpack if needed. I take it with me on vacation the tissues, torch, lighter and Victorinox are always in it the rest i put in would depend on which backpack i take and where we go.
@@UrbanSurvivor the pack says Hi-Tec. I didn't buy it. Each Christmas our boss gives us a care package, a Christmas tradition. It was part of the 2019 package, if I'm not mistaken it is a British company.
Small and unsuspecting is best. Color is important. A color that doesn't say I may be armed and tactical with MOLLE all over it. Add a small amount of cash, overpay if you have to for something you may need. People WILL sell their stuff for a great deal that favors them.
add a small tube of super glue, just in case something happens to your shoes or it can also be used to close some wounds... a small bic lighter also doesn't way much a few meters of duct tape...
I know this video is aged a bit; but it has aged well. A lot of these certain colors of these bags self for several hundreds of dollars…. These are highly sought after in the “elite” hyper-light backpacking crews. You ever see them on the internet or on TV; you wont see one without one of these 1L. Also, I have never ever liked fanny packs; except when I was a kid in the 90’s; but, ever since I found these which was about since 2015-2016; I have bought them in all of my favorite colors and even doubles of the black; if I get out of bed; It goes on. I go into bed; it comes off…. It’s my first-line gear!
That one is the most common one though. Saves space. Every little bit counts. I got the same one he has too. I remember speaking to guy a working on these and that size is on like on every single one of em. That's the size that's used. You will find that everywhere.
I wouldnt keep big Bill's as cash. If you needed to make change and there was no way for a merchant to give back change you would be out some money or buy enough for a big bill.
@@1DomingosSilva Yeah since its so small its tough to fit water in. If I put a 0.5 l bottle it would take up half the kit lol. But there is a decent amount of water in the apple sauce.
bic lighter would be better than ferro rod. you could put some tinder in with it. i'd hide the money. people are stupid and would kill you for it. put a little mole skin in your first aid. blisters happen even to seasoned hikers. do you have comfy shoes instead of work shoes to change into to get home? do you have a hat and sunglasses? a little pry bar, why? i don't understand why people carry little pry bars, they don't have enough leverage to open anything big. have you tried to use it on nuts and bolts? when are you going to have to use it in a survival situation? why a whistle? is someone going to come to you in a survival situation or are they all trying to get home and survive too? for urban survival, think of 9/11. what did those people need? how far did they walk? what did they have time to grab before they were running out of their offices? are you going to be helping anyone else?
Hey thanks a lot for your feedback. There are a lot of great ideas here. I've actually been able to use the pry bar to open windows which might come in handy in a survival situation. I'm working on a get home bag backpack kit as well for 20+ mile get home journeys with many of the items you mentioned here. This kit is so small there's barely room for anything else.
honestly i think this entire kit is mostly junk. Nothing here would survive a real survival situation. just becasue you are walking home does not mean it is a survival situation. a lot of these items should have more robust useful versions in your everyday carry. Meaning you do not leave the house without them on your person. Not in a fanny pack that even under normal situations would make you the ridicule of society. in my on body everyday carry i can last 24 to 48 hours just becasue it is very hard to carry food on your person which is the only use I can think of for this type of fanny pack. final thoughts are this is a kit to waste money and give people a false sense of preparedness. No one that has actually been taught survival or been in a situation would suggest this junk.
Hemp bar ! apple sauce for the munchied. Terrible kit, has a poor user chance of any real use. Maybe if you had to walk home from 10 blocks away MAYBE 😱🤕
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Most practical GetHome video out there. The pack is compact and just enough to get home.
I’d probably add a small Bic lighter and Duct Tape. Also, consider changing the Micra for a Leatherman PS4 or Skeletool to get pliers. A water purification tablet weighs almost nothing and could come in really handy. I’d also suggest the Gerber Prybrid to replace the utility knife for just a tiny more weight and adds a pry bar. Finally, I’d add a bandanna. Super light and a lot of uses.
Thanks for the great ideas! I've heard a lot of great things about the prybrid ill probably pick one up one of these days and rotate it into the edc.
I put a small thumb light to the outside of bag because in the dark that might be the first thing you need. Echo others about bic and water purification tablets.
Hey Dwane! Thanks for the tip on that! I've done enough keychain flashlight videos to have thought of this idea myself but here we are lol.
Very realistic kit
I would swap the ferro rod for a bic lighter though
Thanks, glad you think so. I'm working on my real get home bag video which should be ready soon! There's a lot more gear in there.
@@archie7242 Yes, good idea. My get home bag has uco stormproof matches and a bic style lighter as well.
Just me
I'd pair that with a decent water
bottle with known pure water.
You need water way more than
food, and having even a small
supply beforehand keeps unseen
unknown contaminants out of
your body
I am a big fan of a fanny pack system for my survival kit, it just does not interfer with anything else on my person. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah not a bad way to carry a survival kit! Much more comfortable than trying to carry this stuff in your pockets lol. Thanks for watching.
@@UrbanSurvivor indeed! I just cant stand stuffed pockets anymore. These days only my phone goes in my pants pocket, everything else is carried either in a jacket or man purse :)
Thanks, great video. Ive been wanting this hip pack. Only detail, I would not store my contact lenses together with bills for hygiene reasons.
Love love love this bag! After watching this I finally went online and bought the Steller Blue one. Great video and thank you!
I like fanny pack systems, most people don’t give a fanny pack any thought especially a light colored one. It’s a good size really good loadout, if you could find a small headlamp to add to your system that would help out a lot.
Thats a great tip on the headlamp! Ive going to be making some more small kit builds in the next few months including a micro edc kit and another slightly larger than the fanny pack.
@@UrbanSurvivor Nice I’m interested in what you do take care until next time🤙🏼
Fanny packs are pretty much a civilian version of minimalist military battle belt kit, enough to get you to more equipment and more importantly they're lightweight and compact 😁 well done
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Im trying to shift all of my kits more towards ultralight. Its better to be light, fast and able to travel longer distances than to be slowed down with a big kit and a bunch of stuff you dont need.
I might add a glow stick and hand warmers
Yeah those are great ideas thank you!
I think similar feedback was given already... but I’d add a Mylar blanket; lighter; and something for better water management (purification tabs or sawyer mini). You’ll likely need to lose one or two food items but I’d make that trade. Aside from that well thought out kit!!
Yeah those are really great suggestions! Thanks for your feedback. The kit is so jam packed that I would most likely need to get rid of a few things to make room. 1L is not much space to play around with.
@@UrbanSurvivor i would take out one of the fruit pouches and hemp seed bar to make more room, realistically you don't need tons of calories for a 10-15 mile walk, swap out the Ferro rod for a lighter, add the mylar blanket and maybe some water purification tabs and a drink packet for electrolytes. Love the system
I am not going to criticise you! I would pack 2 items that would be at the top of my list in a 10- 15 mile walk .
1 Blister banded . 2 fresh socks . That would be my1st and 2nd item if an anticipated 10-15 mile walk. Just my thoughts .
Those are excellent ideas. I'm working on a get home bag video with a kit thats designed for 30 miles or more. 3 pairs of socks and blister bandages are included.
So happy i found this. My back started hurting and i believe it's from a heavy bag i would carry. I have a fanny pack so I can use that instead and this video shows really well on all that i really need in a lightweight package.
great review! any idea if this would fit a kindle paperwhite?
Working on one now. You gave me some good ideas. Thanks.
Thanks for watching glad you got some good ideas!
I love these bags!! I have several in different colors. I can get quite a bit of essentials in this bag. The bag hangs close to my body as I dislike bags that protrude. Great video!!!
Would be good to put a few Katadyn water purification tabs in there for your whirl pak bags.
Overall I think it is great. Almost perfect in my opinion. I would however replace the ferro rod with a weatherproof lighter and you have no defensive items
Excellent !
I like this setup though I wear this type of bag cross body. A poncho is always a great addition (it rains here more often than not so I carry a heavier duty one it's saved my butt many times) I'd maybe include a bit of cordage to tie it off around the waist and keep it from flapping around if there's a bit of wind with the rain too.
What kind of breakdown cash have you gone with for your $100 notes wise?
Yeah some cordage is a great idea! I've just got a few $10s and the rest $20s but it would probably be smart to add some $5s and a few $1s as well.
Which crossbody bag are you using btw?
Hello . I think that they have their place and can be an option for some. Useful items with this kit. Maybe a baggy for the battery bank and cable to keep it dry yet still able to charge and use the smart phone in like a down pour or heavy rain. Maybe have say 5 ft ish of paracord for something like holding that 1L bag for example. Just something to keep in mind if need be. The lid from that sauce , some tape and the flashlight can be combined to form an improvised yellow "glow stick " like source All the best from CR.
Thanks for the suggestions and good tip on the parachord especially! Any genius idea about the diffuser for the flashlight I'll have to try that sometime lol.
Excellent loadout
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
A fanny pack is much like a headlamp, hands free. If you carry a bit of extra weight, like me, that might interfere sometimes. But a good option any day..
They are great.
Id highly recommend a Knipex Cobra 5"
Yeah ive had a few people recommend those! They seem excellent. One of these days!!
I would put an ID Tag on the outside.
Good job 👍🏼
That's an excellent idea!
You will find that a mini bic lighter mite serve you better or in addition to what you already have. An I would look at getting another fanny pack that would allow you to carry a bottle of water, cause you can't always find a convenient water spigot, even in a urban area, just my .02, an thx for the vid an idea.
Bic mini is a great idea! Any fanny pack with water bottle you might be able to recommend?
@@UrbanSurvivor No, but I see them at BIG 5 sporting goods that would fill the requirement
@@williammccaslin8527 thanks for the tip on that! Big 5 has some sweet deals this time of the year
Have you considered a clipper lighter? Refillable, crazy weather resistance etc etc
@@alexcole4970 No I have not! Good find though I'll have to check them out. Looks like they are big with the 420 community lol
Would add a Bic lighter and a small water filter.
Id also add a lighter. Mini bic would be the best i think. Cause if you meed a fire you probably need it quick. Also its an extra source of light.
Id also add some cordage of some kind. Not a lot. But enough for whatever you think you need. Fir example those ponchos have a habit of Marilyn Monroe-ing in the wind so i tend to tie them down with a paracord belt.
Duct tape and zip ties for repairs...or other things.
LOL thank you for the hilarious Marilyn Monroe-ing poncho imagery that's the best line I've heard this weekend. Good tip on the mini bic, duct tape, cordage and zip ties. Planning to revisit this topic in the future.
I have a black grey red one i can even turn into a backpack if needed. I take it with me on vacation the tissues, torch, lighter and Victorinox are always in it the rest i put in would depend on which backpack i take and where we go.
Do you happen to know what the name of the fanny backpack is? Sounds like a great piece of gear!
@@UrbanSurvivor the pack says Hi-Tec. I didn't buy it. Each Christmas our boss gives us a care package, a Christmas tradition. It was part of the 2019 package, if I'm not mistaken it is a British company.
Small and unsuspecting is best. Color is important. A color that doesn't say I may be armed and tactical with MOLLE all over it. Add a small amount of cash, overpay if you have to for something you may need. People WILL sell their stuff for a great deal that favors them.
add a small tube of super glue, just in case something happens to your shoes or it can also be used to close some wounds... a small bic lighter also doesn't way much a few meters of duct tape...
solid kit.
Thanks for your sharing 👍
Thank you for watching!
I know this video is aged a bit; but it has aged well.
A lot of these certain colors of these bags self for several hundreds of dollars…. These are highly sought after in the “elite” hyper-light backpacking crews. You ever see them on the internet or on TV; you wont see one without one of these 1L.
Also, I have never ever liked fanny packs; except when I was a kid in the 90’s; but, ever since I found these which was about since 2015-2016; I have bought them in all of my favorite colors and even doubles of the black; if I get out of bed; It goes on. I go into bed; it comes off…. It’s my first-line gear!
Thanks for this non intimidating option 💕
Why don't you have the 4way water key instead of just the 5/8th key.not all commercial buildings will use the same size
That one is the most common one though. Saves space. Every little bit counts. I got the same one he has too. I remember speaking to guy a working on these and that size is on like on every single one of em. That's the size that's used. You will find that everywhere.
I wouldnt keep big Bill's as cash. If you needed to make change and there was no way for a merchant to give back change you would be out some money or buy enough for a big bill.
That was an Awesome video! Simple yet covered everything for short term!,
Thanks for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it!
I'd add a stainless steel hip flask and fill it with water or maybe alcohol 😉
Nice kit, I would add a lighter.
Put a mini bic lighter in there.
Great tip on that i definitely will! Thanks for watching.
What do you think of this fanny pack get home bag?
Very good , i thought it wouldn't be that good . But water is a must.
Excellent!
@@1DomingosSilva Yeah since its so small its tough to fit water in. If I put a 0.5 l bottle it would take up half the kit lol. But there is a decent amount of water in the apple sauce.
@@greatdeal4094 Thanks brotha glad you enjoyed!
@@UrbanSurvivor Oh yes , i also buy these one's they are on the baby food section and they are great
Definitely need to add imodium ad.
No self defense? I mean to be fair my guns always on my hip. But not mention of self defense tools.
Space Blanket
bic lighter would be better than ferro rod. you could put some tinder in with it. i'd hide the money. people are stupid and would kill you for it. put a little mole skin in your first aid. blisters happen even to seasoned hikers. do you have comfy shoes instead of work shoes to change into to get home? do you have a hat and sunglasses? a little pry bar, why? i don't understand why people carry little pry bars, they don't have enough leverage to open anything big. have you tried to use it on nuts and bolts? when are you going to have to use it in a survival situation? why a whistle? is someone going to come to you in a survival situation or are they all trying to get home and survive too?
for urban survival, think of 9/11. what did those people need? how far did they walk? what did they have time to grab before they were running out of their offices? are you going to be helping anyone else?
Hey thanks a lot for your feedback. There are a lot of great ideas here. I've actually been able to use the pry bar to open windows which might come in handy in a survival situation. I'm working on a get home bag backpack kit as well for 20+ mile get home journeys with many of the items you mentioned here. This kit is so small there's barely room for anything else.
Doans magnesium bar gives you
tinder and spark + weighs nothing
Bandana
A "fanny" means something COMPLETELY different in my country......lmfao , murica!
Haha what does a fanny mean in your country?
@@UrbanSurvivor ummm.....a woman's genitals!
@@jedman322 haha in the USA its buttocks. Same region lol
Is this an urban kit or a rural kit? Neither, it's a youtuber kit!
honestly i think this entire kit is mostly junk. Nothing here would survive a real survival situation. just becasue you are walking home does not mean it is a survival situation. a lot of these items should have more robust useful versions in your everyday carry. Meaning you do not leave the house without them on your person. Not in a fanny pack that even under normal situations would make you the ridicule of society. in my on body everyday carry i can last 24 to 48 hours just becasue it is very hard to carry food on your person which is the only use I can think of for this type of fanny pack. final thoughts are this is a kit to waste money and give people a false sense of preparedness. No one that has actually been taught survival or been in a situation would suggest this junk.
I would add a Taurus 605 and beef jerky
All you really need is a gun and cash 😝 if you can't buy what you need, take it by force 😈
Hemp bar ! apple sauce for the munchied. Terrible kit, has a poor user chance of any real use. Maybe if you had to walk home from 10 blocks away MAYBE 😱🤕
haha if you need any kind of kit to walk 10 blocks you have bigger problems that no kit could solve...