Green Beret's Ultralight Bug Out Bag with Gear Recommendations
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0:00 Introduction
2:14 5.11 COVRT18 BACKPACK 25L
4:31 MILITARY SURPLUS PONCHO LINER
5:06 SNUGPAK SPECIAL FORCES
5:29 TITAN SURVIVORCORD
6:35 MSR GROUNDHOG STAKE KIT
7:32 BIC LIGHTER
8:07 EXOTAC FIRESLEEVE
8:23 FRESNEL LENS
8:35 SELF RELIANCE OUTFITTERS HD6 FERRO ROD
9:06 TINDER QUIK FIRE TABS
9:29 UCO BEESWAX CANDLES
10:55 PATHFINDER 32OZ STAINLESS STEEL WATER BOTTLE
11:13 PATHFINDER STAINLESS STEEL NESTING CUP
11:41 SELF RELIANCE OUTFITTERS SHEMAGH 42"x42"
12:06 SAWYER MINI WATER FILTER
12:39 KATADYN MICROPUR MP1 TABLETS
13:38 SOS EMERGENCY FOOD RATIONS
14:17 READYMAN WILDERNESS CARD
15:14 BLACK SCOUT SURVIVAL INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KIT
16:18 SUUNTO MC2 GLOBAL COMPASS
16:39 WAZOO SURVIVAL GEAR DIY RANGER BEADS
17:43 MORAKNIV CARBON GARBERG
18:03 LEATHERMAN MULTITOOL
I would put a lot more weight in what you say if everything that you displayed you weren’t trying to sale for the company.
None of these companies know who I am (especially two years ago when I made this and only had 500 subscribers). Of course since it became so popular they may know me now, but the video was already made and they had zero input or influence in that. Let me ask you this: What items could I show that you wouldn't also accuse me of the same thing? Literally ANY PIECE OF GEAR I could have packed, you would have made this EXACT accusation. Can't please everyone, and some folks you can't please at all, so I will just keep doing what I am doing and folks can take it or leave it. Whatever you think the agenda is behind it I have no control over, so I am not worried about what you think about it.
Smart people consider the environment they are likely to be in, and consider what they need, and if the advice fits their need. Others worry about the person's motives, for advice they are free to take or not. If it makes sense (and as an avid outdoorsman, hunter & backpacker, THGBGB's is excellent) use it. If it doesn't move on. I didn't know about the Triton cord, and appreciate the tip.
The Gray Bearded Green Beret damn that’s some truth right there
I feel you man something is fishy about this. He could just be a normal green beret dude but these marketers are getting sneaky. An advertising agency could have even planned this channel years in advance. iraq888 gets thousands for every gun he shows on his channel....
Who cares. Everyone that has a channel Is selling something. If someone’s makes a video and demos it and you buy it hell yes they should get a commission. Relax.
I once survived a night out in the wilderness with a bottle of Jameson and a very comfortable rock. Not sure how I got there but I lived 😁
That happen to me when I was in the army but it was a fat chick.
I’m living well. As a homeless in Ak, yep the gods favor us. I’m prepared,calm and always have faith I’ll live till I die
Always nice to have a comfortable rock.
You probably had a terrible night, but cannot remember it!
@M Ridlon
Jamieson is Irish whiskey. 😉
The reason why this guy can carry almost nothing, and still feel like he has enough is skill. The more skills you have the easier it it to improvise, and to adapt.
Thanks Gunny!
Correctamundo! Develop them skills.
The most important asset you have is between your ears.
Local Bushcraft instructor over here has the slogan of "knowledge weighs nothing".
yeah the bushman of southern Africa can cross 100 km and they carry maybe bow and arrow. The rest of the gear is all skill. Those guys can find water and food in places where no one else can and can deal with dangerous wildlife with cunning. There art is a dying art with onlymiltray special forces and reshearchers that care how they do it
You’re go bag is impressive, everything you need, no unnecessary items, light so you can move quickly, I learned a lot I need to remove a few things from my bag and add some like a better first-aid kit, I love you’re sleeping and shelter system, and most importantly thank you for you’re service sir
Pro tip: laundry lint is an incredible fire starter, throw some in a couple ziplock bags and you are set.
And vasoline covered cotton swabs.
Put the lint in sections of an egg carton and pour some candle wax on it....you now have 1 dozen....been using them for years.
Then wouldn't your clothes burst into flames everytime you light something..or do the wash..🤪😉
John Carroll if you don’t change the lint collector out of your dryer it’s been known to catch on fire
@@Tom_M_Riddle So does the stove I guess.."Lighten Up Lars" Landem..take it easy buddy..this one great, big, ginormous BETA TEST buddy...Take it from me..a certified day of 911 First Responder...I have a cursory understanding of what "THEY" are capable of...Opps I left my particle danglin'..😉🤪😎
P.S. It could also be very likely that it's the beginnings of ARMAGEDDON..50/50@BEST
Wow, only half way through and this has been the best info on preparedness I think I've seen. No macho slant, just really good thinking.
The first role of the US Special Forces is teaching! These guys are natural teachers and diplomats.
S DJ I think I found that person who failed selection.
S DJ ahh, so you got denied at MEPS. Kick rocks.
I agree very helpful.
@@federalmayhem great attitude. Kicking rocks myself. Denied 18 series and Ranger School at MEPs myself. Had to earn the right to apply for it.
Great work hero.
My brother was a Viet Nam Army Ranger but he passed away. Going through his stuff, he had everything you listed in his bug out bag. Thank you for your service as well as the video.
America intervenes too often, and in the case of Vietnam its one of many times they had zero business being involved in. I have zero respect for people who fight on the orders of others, its barbaric and the reason there will never be peace amongst people.
This is without a doubt the best bugout bag video I've ever seen. Respect.
I'm type 1 diabetic and I really want to go camping like a normal person. I finally get to prepare, be completely safe, have an amazing time, and finally do something I've always wanted to do since I was a little girl. I'm 35 years old, and can finally go outside like a normal person and breathe the air outdoors. I'm bringing real food and my blood test machine, and insulin pens with my solar powered phone charger with all my contacts in it just in case. I'm also camping in a well known area that's designated solely for camping. I really didn't want a tent for this trip, or an RV etc etc. I just wanted dinner and nature. Actual nature. Thank you for this video! I'm only going for a night or two. I'm so grateful for you! I just want to sleep outside and love nature safely.
Love the tips on not sporting tacticool clothing. Very overlooked 👍
But but but KRYPTEK
@@VandyMan84LA forget Kryptek...Concamo is the new way to go. German camo has always been top level ever since oak leaf ;-)
Greyman, best way to go. I've always dressed that way. Nobody ever remembers i was there.
agreed, I had never even thought of it that way before
Nah man, ATACS 😎🤙
One thing I like learning from older, vastly experienced people is because they know what they are doing and empty of bullsh*t! People like you, Sir, and the likes of Dave Canterbury and Paul Kirtley, are really the lantern for us younger generation to learn from. Thanks a lot for your insights. This is the first video I watched from your channel and I immediately subscribed!
Same 👍
Same here: First vid and immediate sub.
He works with Dave at the Pathfinder school I believe...
This is the smartest explanation and plan I have seen. You are actually focused on being ready for anything, rather than looking like you are.
I really liked how you broke it down to different kits so it's more clear and organized
I love that he picked a very subtle bag and neutral clothing.
I feel like too many preppers get into the mentality of buying these big tan/camouflage MOLLE backpack, slapping big stupid morale patches on the outside, and dressing up like they're going to go hunting. In a real chaotic emergency, that kind of stuff is just going to make you a target for the desperate.
Hey Sir Pants! I appreciate it! And welcome to the channel! I can tell you are new because you referred to me as “he” instead of directly. I read every comment, answer every question, and connect with everyone I can here. Appreciate the comment and for tuning in.
Sir Pants , I am sorry, but a 6 foot 4 dude built like a brick shithouse that could eat nails with a long operator beard is NOT blending in. He SCREAMS SF, even if he was carrying a My Little Pony backpack. He ain’t fooling anybody.
@@bbooth1229 u really think someone's height has something to do with survival?
Dear in my city looking like that gets you labeled HOMELESS AND BEGGER. Hand me something and I will go away don't and I will drive you crazy untill you do.
( city does nothing about this problem either and everyone knows it)
I would add a pair of work gloves as well. Keeps you from getting hand wounds when gathering wood, moving rocks, hauling weight with the paracord. I bought a decent pair of leather work gloves that actually fit my girlie hands at Harbor Freight for around 7 dollars.
Nothing wrong with that if you want to have a pair of them
@@wilfdarr couldn't agree more. the lack of signaling and lighting/high vis options is concerning, as that's what most people actually need in emergencies...
@Jamez Ikr? saw a guy doing two nights snow bushcraft, halfway through shelter and a splinter went into his eye. The cringe was unreal.
Also helps with getting your hands into a campfire and adjust things better than you normally could
Best comment,amusing myself, hurt hands cant functin
I lived for 15 years in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, and in the Amazon rainforest, where only the essentials can be brought along for at times 2-3 months excursions into the deeper wilderness. Your info is solid! >90% of what others discuss on the web is based on theory or for a few days in the wilderness, this pack will go far, especially if you know how to hunt, what to eat and how to stay safe.
Unfortunately, what this experience has also taught me is that humans are much more dangerous than any Gila monster, rattler, tarantula, jaguar/mountain lion or poison dart frog!!
Thanks so much.
I'm 14 years old and my grandpa was in the Army and he always tells me to crate a bugout bag. I just joined the Auxiliary of the US Air Force the Civil Air Patrol. We do search and rescue and do overnight stays in the middle of no were learning basic medical, how to build shelters, what to do if say you don't have anything to eat or drink, leadership, and responsibly. I have a pack that doubles as a 24-48 hour pack for my own bug-out situations and for when we go on missions. I'm still working on getting stuff for my pack but what I have currently is...
E-Tool with a saw, wrench, hammer, and hatchet
M-10 Gas mask
Headlamp
Small handheld light
Small bracelet with a compass, paracord (10ft), and fire starter all on it
Regular compass
7 in Flint and steel
Guides 0n knots and first aid
Small first aid kit
Water belly that goes inside that backpack that carries 3 gallons of water
Pocket knife
Leathermen
Card tool
Extra batteries
Large Army issued raincoat
Depending on the circumstances I got woodland or desert camo jackets and hats
All this is 7LB without the water belly and with its 31 pounds. I might just not use the water belly or leave with it empty and fill it on my way to wherever I need to go.
Brett The Brit what’s the m10 gas mask for? You planning to encounter tear gas and riot police? Great kit btw have fun
Abel Arredondo i don’t know. my grandpa is afraid of a nuclear apocalypse so he gave it to me so why not have it lol
@@brettamelia3281
Gas masks are handy to have. If a major war breaks out they may not be that easy to source. Most widespread gas attacks are not actually gas attacks but use particulants that enter the lungs. Gas masks could protect you against smoke particulates or high dust environments.
Gas masks could protect your lungs against radioactive dust.
@@bighands69 Very true.
Abel Arredondo ever heard of stratospheric aerosol injections? Aka chemtrails, don't search google for good info, it's censored as all hell.
100% wool. For the scarf. Wool keep you warm in winter. And Summer pulls sweat away from your body. Also wool breaks down body odor, you could use this for one month and still smell like it was just washed. Great video.
I love me some wool.
Being in the AF almost eight years, I appreciate from whence this comes! Can tell by what you have you know your shit. Contingency. Thank you for passing along your expertise when most are filled with fluff. Have always been of the persuasion simpler is better. Like trying to find a truck with standard trans & roll-up windows, & floor mats! Damn near imposible! Simpler IS better. Thank you for your compassion in what you do. We all need it, whether we know it or not. God bless for what you do.
WOW! I am an experienced camper and have attended survival school along with standard military training and you are showing us things I have never even heard of much less seen! Thanks so much! You are the real deal!
Best bug out bag vid on the internet. One thing I would add is tampons. They weigh next to nothing and you will either need them, or someone around you will.
That way if you start your period when your bugging out you will be all set. 👍
Finally some one who respects the less is more principle when traveling on foot. It's far more important know what to do with what you have, than having something for every situation.
One of the most important things to know when on your own in the wild is knowing what is edible around you.
Pack a small plant identification pamphlet specifically for the region you live in
Also mushrooms
Seafood n mosses too
But frankly, have u taken this info n actually try to find such plants in ur local environment?
I THINK iv found bitter hairy cress
I have found st roberts but wldnt touch at this time o year cos foliage too similar to others
I THINK i found ground ivy
But couldnt find the chickweed i KNOW i saw last year when in flower.
Many edibles can b confused with poisonous ones.
Im learning whats available mnth by month. I just started. Ive ONLY been able to identify 3 new wild plants out of a possible 14 for jan
A field guide just wont cut it if uve not gone out n foraged for ur meals on a somewhat regular basis throughout the year
Can u tell which tree is which in winter in a new environ? Many r edible n medicinal such as lime tree buds
And stay away from eating any plant that looks like parsley, you'll end up eating every survival food you brought to cure the munchies.
better to learn the plants you can eat, no way to lose that info and don't need to carry the book
I just found this channel. Finally, I'm glad to hear it mentioned - the absolute need to move quickly, get away from others and trying to stay out of sight. During times of crisis, many people will still remain good, or at least neutral. Then there's those who are bad, who perhaps always been like that and would love to run free and terrorize others, and some people who turn bad out of desperation. Let all the unpleasant scenarios play ou in your head of being seen and approached, and realize the trickery that could be possible.
Folkskjöldr look what happened with TP in spring 2020
I notice you focus on yourself. Ever thought about your family when your running away?
@@dime4026 I doubt they'll want to leave.
Dude said some shit that the powers that be didnt like. Not a single grey beard beret in the recommend section while watching this. Changed my first aid and cord immediately.
This is so valuable and it's free knowledge on TH-cam we the viewers should be grateful.
So true and helpful tips and refreshers courses. I. Am a vet who has a tbi and these kind videos help keep me reminded of the importance for a good setup out in the field.
I absolutely agree I was very thankful for the education
Tommy Morton thanks for your service... We all owe you
Great video
THIS viewer is grateful. The cording, especially, is genius. I'll read your info and get some. Thank you so much for this particular service. WMK
It's nice to get input from a former Green Beret veteran. Nothing against the Navy Seals but I think each branch of service can bring in something valuable to the table. After all we're all in the same side and have the same basic mission.
This is probably the best video of this type I've ever seen. No extra fluff, lots of genuinely good gear, great presentation, grounded approach. You remind me of some 20 year SERE guys.
This the first kit I have seen with a map. Most have compasses, which in unskilled hands will quickly lead the lost or bugged out farther towards being more lost.
This man clearly has experience teaching people. The video is one of the most (if not THE most) concise, informative videos I've seen yet on the subject. Curiously, I found some of his choices of gear approximate mine(in my daily usage, that is). I have the leatherman (going on 5 years) he displayed, and the Petzl headlight(going on 10? years), which has traveled to China with me for a few years.
The Tactikka, incidentally, of all the headlights I've owned, is far and away the stingiest with batteries. At 56 bucks, it's one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Don’t know if you remember me...you were my recruiter when you were up in New Hartford NY. I wanted the Ranger contract and you said absolutely! I came home on block leave from 1st Bat and hung out a few times at Zebb’s and whatnot. You’re a good dude. Good to see you on my TH-cam feed!
I don't recognize the screen name of course, but this sounds like a Caruso brother?
Hi Joshua! As a former 30-year DEA agent who worked with SF in South America, I think that many folks who take issue with your gear on this as "ultralight' are comparing apples and oranges. The key is that this is a bug out bag, something to grab when you need to get away from something bad --natural or man-made disaster, bad guys with guns chasing you, etc. It doesn't mean bugging out to the nearest adventure backpacking trail, but getting away from something, perhaps with an indeterminate future. Ultralight backpacking is more modest, it usually has a nice marked trail, but moreover, it has a peaceful ending and does not have to evade pursuers. Bugging out is pretty much the last resort, but needs a ruggedness of kit, versatility to match harsh circumstances, and the ability to do some bushcraft if the bug out is prolonged. I do appreciate the "ultralighters" and their philosophy, but I put my money and trust in your experience and training in a more hostile world. just as I put my trust in the SF guys in Columbia. Granted, I might carry my Winkler knife, but your recommendations are both sound and well-considered. Thanks for the good advice! RLTW
Thank you for your service and continued service. You could do anything with your life but you fight for and teach the weak and inexperienced. I have the upmost respect for you sir! I’ve not prepared well enough in life for SHTF but that’s all about to change and effectively change thanks to you. Thank you!
I have seen so many Bug Out Bags, but this is by far the most useful. I have nothing other expected from a Special Forces Soldier.
Low Weight is the most Important thing in a Situation u should use that Bag. And 18 pounds (around 8kg here in Germany) are the Perfect 10% of my Weight.
Thank You Sir for that Perfect Equipment.
Awesome, Dee! Glad to hear it. Welcome!
Great advice with no clutter. One thing to add: Always carry an extra pair of socks... :-)
Agreed
The lint from your socks makes great fire tinder.
@@dennisveich3123 yes it does! I start everyone of my bonfires with dryer lint. It's like gasoline you can carry in your pocket
Wool
@@brantleyhester6641 keep a clothes dry around and recommend using them when available.
The only difference I’d say is having separate paracord, trapping wire and fishing line. While the survival cord saves space by incorporating all these together, it means you have to break it down before you use the individual strands. For example, your tarp could be supported by the cordage and if you decided to go fishing you’d have to take it down to get to the fishing line. It seems easier to just throw in 100 yard spool of fishing line and brass wire that’s easy to access.
I keep my wire on a spool it is less than an ounce and takes little space. Snare. Trip wite for security. Fishing. Protection. Ect. I keep a zip lock bag and have 3 weights. Of wire together. Also have hemp cordage. and a extra buckle for fixing pack.
It’s a bug out you ain’t gonna have time to go fishing if the object of the exercise is to put distance between you and the problem.
JESUS 2 minutes and 30 seconds in and I am already finding myself writing down the most useful and overlooked advice so far.
>camouflage patterns are less useful than natural earthy colors
>Too tactical makes you stick out like a sore thumb
I have to say, I constantly adjust my bugout equipment and try to have as much useful stuff with me as I can muster to carry and this does include guns and ammo.
Somehow it never occurred to me, that it would be wiser to travel looking like you are not worth the trouble, in the sense of looking cheap and under-equipped.
I feel like I used to know this, but I kept getting more and more kitted out...lol...so obvious
@@MrNncon that is a really good point. As most pros were pointing out in other videos, as well as throughout my hiking experience in the Rockies. Staying dry is a must and having good rain gear has since been at the top of my list of things, in the short term as well as long term bag.
When travelling, it pays to be a "grey man" by dressing down.
That is also, one of the best pieces of advice, if you need to bug out urban, you look like a hiker. Tactical immediately becomes a target, where you may get a few, determined people will never leave you in peace. Looking like a hiker or homeless, they will most likely leave you alone.
Steven aka.MrHyde His AR may also make him a target. I think being kitted like that would make people more likely to ambush you rather than talk to you. There’s obviously pros and cons to both set ups
@Steven aka.MrHyde If I needed his AR and had a way to kill him without much trouble, then yeah I probably would
At 85 years old my bug out bag consists of a Honda Element.
You've had a good run
Weird flex but ok
aayyyyy I feel you man
Good luck to ya.
Good luck in that parking lot, which is what the highways will be during an SHTF event.
I always carry tincture of iodine. It disinfects cuts and purifies water. Also, duct tape wrapped on a plastic card. That has saved me numerous times when a store is not available and something needs repair. Glad to see a good BOB review where the focus is on necessity and not tacti-cool.
I put my ducttape on a old meds bottle. And use bottle for other things. Needles. Firestarter. Eyeglasses kit. Wire. Cordage. Ect. Or I put the whole roll and electric colored tape in a zip lock together.
You may have missed it... he had duct tape on his fero rod. Looked like gorilla tape from the small pocket roll.
Great information, no dog & pony show, no kitschy equipment. Subscribed.
Welcome to the channel!
Check out the esse izula 2 knife which weighs only 5 oz. With the sheath. Very well designed and very well made.
Great video! The only thing I missed, is a sewing kit. I always carrie my from the German Army.
What would that be for? With the paracord he has with copper wire & fishing line plus that utility card with various little hooks & stuff. I don't see why you might need that as well
@@justincavinder5504 Sewing kit if your clothes get damaged.
@@justincavinder5504 wound care too in some cases
@@justincavinder5504 ever had a mishap with your knife. Put some steri strips in the sewing kit.
A small add on I have found invaluable when traveling through an urban environment is a water key. Easy to use the existing water faucets on commercial buildings but almost impossible to do without a key. There was a light weight version as well as the ones you can acquire from a hardware store.
That is essentially all I add to this bag to make it more urban-ready.
Similar training and similar minds think alike. Mine is 25 pounds in marine ruck the coyote one. Instead do things to make it a little more comfortable and last 3 days. As a bug out. Ie a jetboil some freeze dried food, extra socks, clothes depend on season, etc, plus comms Ie portable ham. Same as I add my Noveske and ccw to it from truck. But also added a lightweight bag piggy back with monocular and basics so I can drop the tuck and scout if needed or if otherwise had to drop it. Anyways, it’s still low key without having to spend a bundle and having the capability to carry game meat or such if needed for being out longer than expected or not able to get to our caches all over within 100km of our home. My ideas are a 24hour bag, something to get to Vehicle, a vehicle kit, and a 72h bug out if having to ditch vehicle. Plus have a service dog in tow makes it challenging to say the least.
Great info, I have a small lock pick kit. I'll add this to it
The pliers on a multitool work just fine.
Multi tool pliers. Used to do that all the time doing hvacr work
Actually I’m loving the non tactical look of your gear. Love my molle packs but I think I’ll change to the gray man philosophy.. thanks for your ideas!
Same. Might be time to swap out that 5.11 rush 12. :/
Tactical crap is so overpriced. I just save the backpacks my kids throw out every time they get a stain on them. I must have two dozen.
Noooo not the Rush 12! I have it in sandstone and the 24 in Multicam. Love them both but I always resort to the 12.
Aaron Neville well it has gotten me through days and missions so I'm not complaining.
Captain Insano Shows no mercy ok “mate” 😂
This guy knows what he's talking about. No BS & straight to the point
An excellent resource to use as a good
“how to” manual. Especially for a novice who has little experience in building a bug out bag.👍🏻
One of the best, simplest, and logical bug out set ups I’ve come across. It just makes sense, too many folks carry too much stuff.
I do a lot of backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail. You wouldnt believe how much gear is “ditched” on the trail😂.
Thanks Josh!
Great points, I was in the Old USMC about 15 years ago, finally a video from a real authority that makes sense. there is too many internet rangers out there that ruin it for the real experts and those trying to learn. Great video.
Who would have thought we need Bugout Bags against our own people...the United States Government and Forces that Serve Satan through Freemasonry... ..
No one. No one would think that. Certainly no one that would announce it on the internet for all their imaginary ghouls and goblins to read 🙄
there *are too many internet rangers...
You mean the guys who watch the walking dead and think thats a good reliable source of information
Damn I'm glad to see someone that knows the difference between bugging out and camping or "bushcrafting". You don't build elaborate shelters and fish or hunt and build fires. You're either moving or laying down wrapped up in your poncho and liner like a big burrito. You might well have to jump up and run like hell and leave whatever you can't grab up right then
Best video I've seen on the subject. No BS, no ego, just solid advice. Thank you.
Finally! the first well thought out, practical and purposeful vid on a bug out bag.
One of the most intelligent BOB videos I have seen.
I'd give up being prepared for a sucking chest wound in exchange for some deodorant soap and a wash cloth, every day of the week.
@@sailingsolar thats cause you dont know how to treat a sucking chest wound im guessing
@@falsename2285 Lol! Actually, I was trained on first aid for a sucking chest wound. Guess again. Working with known facts is drastically more reliable than guessing or basing your opinion on guessing what any facts are . It's really a very bad way to go through life, guessing that is.
@@sailingsolar doesnt make sense to not be prepared for a life threatening situation that you know how to deal with.. whats not a good way to go through life is having to remember watching someone you love die and having nothing you can do about it (not a guess).. and im guessing especially if you chose not to be prepared to when you could have saved them if you had been prepared.. have fun with that shit...
@@falsename2285 Do you always carry items needed for a sucking chest wound when your out and about? If not than don't fault me for not doing the same or planning for that in my BOB. This video is only about what the poster thinks is best carried in a BOB and why. Not everyone holds the same priorities, justified or not based on what is anticipated. Which is really is unknown to anyone before the fact.
Carrying first aid items is prudent but IMO a cell phone left off until it's needed is far more useful (provided there is coverage) than bringing additional needs for "extreme medical emergencies". First aid for a sucking chest wound besides being addressable with some tape alone or with a bit of plastic then needs immediate medical care not possible no matter what's in your first aid kit. What with the sign off " have fun with that shit."? Were just commenting to each other.
Great information, and we'll said and done. From one soldier to another: thanks for your service and what you do. All the best!
Thank all the gods. A sane, intelligent and realistic prepper. Thanks for your calm, your excellent advice and your refusal to sink into the "chest-thumping, mouth-frothing smugness" of the majority of the preppers.
I appreciate it. I built my system around military training as far as planning and preparation, really had no idea what the prepping industry norms were. When I started researching the industry after the fact there were some good things, but there were a ton of things that made zero sense to me.
I really like this about Military Guys. Most people just rely on Society and Civilisations' Laws to see them right, but these guys are always ready to survive without relying on these things. That's pretty cool.
i solo hiked 800km through the high alpes in snow, rain, extreme heat etc etc. With 18-23kg on my back in a quechua travel bag with back straps. The thing that nearly made me quit was drying myself out after heavy rain at a fire in a tunnel like steel sheep shed. It filled with smoke without me really noticing since i was drowsy. When the shed filled up from the ceiling the smoke suddenly hit me. I got smoke poisoning and was sick for three days. I walked anyway but was weak as f... Fun educational stuff. Moral of the story...dont fall asleep in a badly ventilated space filled with smoke. The most important tool: Your mindset.
18kg is 40 pounds in weight. That is fine if you are part of a military team or if you are just hiking but if you are on your own or with young children having to escape an area it might be too heavy. Now one way around this is to have two bags. One containing the most important must need equipment the other with luxuries and if you need to dump the less important bag you can.
I personally in such a scenario would like to be wearing high quality soft shell clothing that can give good water protection but also allow breathability. So it can be combined with light weight equipment in the bag.
Ventilation with a fire is extremely important as in small areas it can lower oxygen which will do some serious damage. Your problem is that you got smoke inhalation. I would recommend that you go and see a doctor and get lung scans just to rule out any long term implications.
Lethal carbon monoxide gas can exist in an enclosed space without visible smoke too.
@ that's what killed weird al's parents
That's why I almost never use fires.
@@bighands69 His pack is 18 lb, not 18kg... You're out by a factor of 2.2. 18lb is 8kg.
Obviously, every scenario is different, but you are spot on about your pack being discreet...too many people go for the tacticool look...
I love your non-tactical approach, and I couldn’t agree more. Great setup.
Awesome list. I am 60 years old but have been backpacking since i was 12 years old in the boy scouts. You are the first person I have seen make one of these lists stating the most important thing putting as much distance between you and the event that made you leave your nice cushy house in the first place with the least amount of weight as possible and still be comfortable with the 3 most important things food water and shelter. My wife and I trained to thru hike the Appalachian trail for 4 years, I knew that in order to make it we would have to be able to hike at the very minimum 10 miles a day. I kept whittling down my pack weight and buying new lighter equipment to finally getting my worm weather pack weight down to 15 lbs and cold weather pack weight to 20 lbs including 4 days of food then finely we could hike 10 miles a day. Unfortunately my father got sick in march and had to have a stent put in his hart so i couldn't leave out and had to stay here for him then the next year he died with a hart attack almost a year to the date he had the stent put in so then I had to take care of my mother. All these high tech gadgets are all great and serve a real purpose however I don't want to carry them 10 miles a day.I couldn't get 10 miles a day if i did lol One suggestion if I may, I have used the sawyer mini they are good filters if you are in a very clean stream or spring head however they stop up very easily I have had to throw mine away being to stopped up to use effectively any more. I much prefer the sawyer point one squeeze its a little heavier not much but it works much better then the mini but I only use it in small streams or spring heads if i know i am going threw an area I am going to have to take water from possible contaminated water like bigger streams that flows threw farms or towns then I take my trusted msr mini water works its much much heaver but it also incorporates a charcoal carbine filter to filter out poincianas chemicals like round up pesticides and herbicides ect ect I should say though I take a small bottle of bleach with me to add a few drops to kill viruses as non of these filters will filter out . I am willing to carry the extra weight for the extra purification. Any way thanks for the good work I am glad someone out there is finally telling the truth thank you btw here is a very good link for pick the best lightest weight gear i go by all the time thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/appalachian-trail-thru-hiker-gear-list/
Thanks Jim! Sorry to read about your dad. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, comment, and share.
Your Dad's legacy lives in the son you are. Words of emotion as infinite as the ocean from one knowing heart to another.
Really wish I'd seen this video several years ago when I first started prepping. Tactical BOB's were all the rage, and I spent around $200 on 5.11's RUSH 72 Molle backpack. Very cool looking bag. Weighs 4 lbs, empty. And it lets *everyone* know that you are fully stocked with *all* the necessities for survival. 🙄
Rustin Stardust .... I have the same bag and yes they were pricey but it will hold enough stuff for a family of four......lol
Great resource for learning for those just starting out and a great refresher for some of the things others may have forgotten or overlooked. It's great that you are sharing the knowledge from a place of experience. Much appreciated, brother. Subscribed. Please keep it coming.
This is probably the most informative b.o.b video I've seen so far. As said in the video I think people get caught up in modern conveniences forgetting what you actually NEED in a real life scenario.
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. Very good information. Knowledge and preparedness can keep you and your loved ones alive in the worst of situations. Also, another thing that many overlook is to be healthy before you have to bug out. Exercise at least 30 min a day. If you are out of breath after the first 50 ft of hiking, you will not last out there.. Stay sharp, keep learning, and practice a few times your bug out. Good Luck!
Very well thought through & selected gear, no BS presentation. Thanks for sharing!
This is the best bugout video I've seen on TH-cam! Simple, straight to the point with in depth, but quick explanations on why you might want the gear in the video. Also, wonderful explanations on weight, and how depending on your goal or terrain you might need to customize your pack.
There were many items you mentioned I had not heard of before, and I have been watching these you tube videos for several months now. Thank you for this video.👍🏻
I purchased Titan Survivor cord and I also have and use regular paracord much more often. If I tied up a shelter with the Titan Paracord the Jute does get wet and can go bad if used on a regular bases where it gets wet. I kind of reserve it for emergencies only as avoiding getting it wet is hard on the farm. The jute will actually rot if it gets really wet.
Also, you greatly underestimate the beeswax in your kit. You see a candle but if you warm it you can reseal your pants or gear if water is getting in. It can be used as a lubricant for zippers or metal pieces. If you break your paracord apart to repair gear if you run your strands through the beeswax and coat it it makes the thread tangle free and helps waterproof the seam. Beeswax can be used to rub onto your leather and even metal cookware. I mean the uses of beeswax are endless and I LOVE that you have the candles in your kit. In previous wars beeswax was used to cast bullets in the field as well.
Great for medical use also
That was one of the best straight to the point info videos I've seen in a long time, thanks!
This is brilliant, he successfully displayed survival gear that is useful and light to carry. He's used this gear in the wild no doubt and can speak of its resilience and efficiency. Very useful video. Thanks!
Best on subject period, sharing versions garnered from this regularly. Well done Josh E., much appreciated.
Definitely one of the best thought-out videos I've seen so far
Thanks for probably the best video I have seen on prepping a BOB. Like many have said it's nice your focus was on actual usefulness, and not "tactical" buzzwords or items of the day. Looking forward to enjoying more of your videos and thanks again for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.
I have seen many bug out bags and this is clearly the best thought out of them all.
Great video man! Quick, simple, to the point with no fluff or BS. I like it. 👍🏻
This is the best bug out bag video on TH-cam. just spitting information and knowledge.
Nuts are great emergency food as wel. 100grams of dried nuts is like 700 calories. Its very dense food which contains good amount of essential proteins and fats which are the most important nutrients during survival. I like to put almonds or hazelnuts in a vacuum bag, melt a bit chocolate and pour it in the bag to fill the little gaps between the nuts, once the chocolate is hard, I vacuum seal the bag and its ready to go.
Pepe I did not think of the chocolate and will be stealing that idea, may add some coffee to it but I need to think and learn more on when it is best to eat if I have limited resources.
Have you tested the nuts after a few years in storage? I have tried it and found that they went rancid after a year.
Unsweetened chocolate used to be used for lifeboat rations. Very calorie dense, and tastes awful so you won't eat more than you absolutely have to.
i make my nut bars like folding metal - make the mix fold and press several times then coat in raw chocolate
Melt down some hersheys desert bars haha
Great advice and many thanks. Smart to take a bug out bag camping for 48 hours to see what works and what doesn't. Final thought- bug out bags have a shelf life for meds and batteries; mark your calendar for every six month equipment check. Really appreciate your expertise and learning from a true pro.
Thank you for your time and advice. During the pandemic, and the massive winter storm that hit us in Texas, I realize how badly information like you provide is needed. Tanks again!
I may have missed it, but I would add wet wipes. They have saved me many a time when nature called and there was no toilet paper, bathrooms, or civilizations nearby. Plus, they are light weight and if you use the travel, disinfecting pack you can wash your hands or wounds with them too.
Honey for wounds. Never goes bad.
Just as an FYI, I have been keeping the travel packs of the Wet Ones along with the individual foiled wrapped Wet Ones in my vehicle bag for over 5 years. I just checked both and the ones in the plastic travel pack are all dried up, the ones in the individual foiled packets are still good. I live in AZ so I test my stuff in the heat, I only recommend the individual foiled ones for long term storage. I also tested a few different alcohol first aid pads, the Johnson & Johnson ones last the longest in my experience.
Just don't get scented (ditto for toothpaste). RLTW
@@shramj Thanks for the tip! I have had the travel packs dry out, but I replace them fairly often. The primo version of wipes are field towels that you can get online or from a PX. Those are expensive, but they are baby wipes on steroids. I have a 5 year old pack I've opened a few times now, and they are still good. I probably would have swapped them out if I lived in a dry environment like you though.
I have wet wipes in every kit. Great for the obvious reasons but also works well to help clean cuts and scrapes. Decent for keeping wet to apply to minor burns. Great for cleaning the regions of the body that build up with material that’s puts off an odor. If you’re going gray man or want to stay hidden, it helps if it’s harder for others to smell you. Good for dabbing areas for those that are allergic to certain plants, poison ivy, oak, etc.... Excpet for the allergy situation and the #2, you can keep a used wet wipe and allow it to dry. It then become tinder for future fires. Oven even had a bit of success of turning dried wet wipes into char cloth.
I could go on and on for the uses but the are a phenomenal piece of kit. They are and luxury but with some problem solving skills and imagination, they can be essential to your kit.
New to prepping and I appreciate the clear I formation and to the point realistic approach
THIS GUY IS THE REAL RAMBO!
It's RAMBO time!
Best,best information from this guy.
Thanks brother,now i have a better chance to survive out there.
Dude...
Gay
Rambo dudes will die before non preppers
Loooovvveee the detail in this video. Most people just say I carry this and doesn't give the brand or model. The detail is much appreciated!
When I got into prepping I watched every video I could find on it. It didn’t take long to see that most of the guys were full of crap and romanticized the idea of bugging out or looking for a reason to play military. ( No disrespect! Love the military and thank you for your service) I eventually weeded out everyone but a select few. I have a problem of wanting to be too prepared. I.e. taking 10 pairs of underwear on a 4 day trip!) this is probably the most logical explanation of a bug out back I have seen of the hundreds of videos I have watched. Thank you and you have earned a subscriber!
Welcome to the channel!
You are a no BS man and I thank you for your great tips.Well,tips is a foolish word,you just say facts.This is the best and most realistic bugout bag I’ve seen.
Thanks, Seth! I appreciate it.
Oh, my! At last somebody explained, what really paracord is! Thank you!
One spare pair of good hiking socks, Last thing I'd want for any reason is to risk blisters if I want to travel quickly and "easily". Low weight and low volume. Plus if one pair gets wet you can dry them while on the move.
Add some knee-high stockings to that, wear them under the socks, and you won't get the friction..
Really appreciate your service and your innate desire to share what you’ve learned with us.
Thanks! I try to treat my channel like my classroom. I enjoy teaching above all else and am thankful for anyone who wants to pull up a stump and listen
Billie Tyree: You bring up a good point and one never really discussed. I am almost 70
and while I may be a little older I sure am not ready to lay down and
quit. I would love to see this presenter and others address the needs of
folks our ages in my case I am still quite strong can walk maybe up to
15 miles at a go if I have to but can't run anymore because of my knees.
I know I have thought of a few things that work for older people but
would like to see an in depth discussion.
Thank you! You give me hope.
At the top of my list...for old farts...Good footwear,lots of water,take your RX at night not in the AM so your body doesn't get slammed first thing. Bring snacks that are high in fat low sugar. Tell everyone where you'll be and appx time of return. Carry 2 pairs of glasses. Road flares for fire or signalling .
Sounds good but remember you are the weakest member of your party. My wife has cancer and heart failure so I am put for the next. Maybe talk about staying at homemaking a stand I live in the northeast and it is rural.
It is so nice to see a real survivalist for a change vs all the city ultralight bug out wannabe ie don't have a clue how to survive. They carry all this excess gear that they don't need and don't know how to use. Wonderful job on your gear and video. Thank You!
I enjoyed your video, good information. I remember a saying that goes something like "Ounces add up to pounds, pounds add up to pain."
A very nice concept and realisation for a BOB. If only, there was a video of equal quality on where to go in SHTF. Most can´t afford to maintain a bug out location, nor count on friends or relatives and where to go certainly depends a lot on the type of emergency too.
Damn..... my B.O.B weighs 113lbs. Perhaps I don’t need 2k rounds of ammo and a full set of pots and pans.
That is not a bug-out-bag thats a millstone / drag anchor. 15kg max including 3 liters of water. So 12kg is all you have to work with. 1kg of food 72hrs worth, 1kg of kelly kettle etc, then 10kg for sleep/shelter and other items. Weight builds up quickly - you must be disciplined - Bug out bag is something that will get you where your main survival cache or locale is. E.g Its Bag for you to make tracks...You must travel quick and light....Think runner / light fast scout, not Heavy infantry.
Sounds like you need a covered wagon!
lol leave the kitchen sink behind.
@@tortron LOL
@tommy smokingun That was wonderful...!
Just great! A valuable learning module from someone who is a thinker not talker. Former E5 SFABN GP support, NO KILL SCHOOL but always in the field and always attended classes. This is a top notch video by someone who thinks. I never subscribe but had to with you. Thank you
I’d give my left foot for useful advice from an experienced individual on how to handle the circumstance of being exceptionally petite and having an infant in tow, in regards to packing a BOB. I am 4’11” and roughly 90lbs. We have an infant that is currently 18lbs, who routinely is worn in a carrier on my front. My husband is only 135lbs and while he can manage significantly more weight, we do have to remember that our small (32lbs) 5 year old may need to be carried along the way by him, also. Can you weigh in on that? Everyone wants to talk BOBs but no one has productive input on bugging out with little people!
This is one of those situations where I tell folks that they are going to have to spend time making a plan that fits their situation, skill level, and environment. Folks don't talk about it because it is a more specific situation that doesn't apply to everyone, and video instruction is more generic and attempts to be relevant to as many people as possible. This video is meant to be a general baseline kit that is applicable to all environments but must also be tailored/adapted to specific environments. The needs that this bag is providing for is meant to be the takeaway, the specific gear that is used in the baseline is not. For example, everyone needs shelter items. Someone in Arizona in July doesn't need the same gear as the person in Minnesota in December, but the need for adequate shelter is the same. Look at the needs: Core Temperature Control, Hydration, Calorie Consumption, First Aid, Navigation, Tools, Personal Protection and Security...now gear yourself up for those needs including the needs of your child, and figure out (plan) how you are going to configure all that and who's carrying what so that those needs can be taken care of.
This is terrific! I have a B.O.B. however, it’s 27lbs😔 This video has just the essentials needed! Once tailored to my Desert environment, I’ll be traveling with lightning speed!
Thank you, Josh!!!!!
Simplicity is genius. Great tips for someone like me who tends to be a gadget and gear geek. I believe you are or were a Green Beret since you don't do any macho swaggering or bragging.
This is the best video on this subject I have ever seen. Thanks amigo
This is the best advice. I trust this man above all others in survival.
Tnx a breath of fresh air compared to most survival videos with uber cumbersome and expensive kits.
What an instructive class! Subscribed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!
great video, i wrote all the names of the specific things you recommend. I would also say if you're in a colder climate like I am, a small sharp folding back-saw would be a good choice, mine weighs just above a pound and can cut through a fallen 10 inch tree if i need for fire. a high quality mylar sheet shelter in the cold is very good too.