At 85 I can't do that shit anymore, but I do have a bug-out bag and other gear (and ordnance) ready to go. Thinking about the Ohio train wreck and the fires in Maui. Stuff could happen anyplace. I'm in WV and I hike in the mountains with my 2 Heelers. No camping out or trekking though. May do 5-miles on a cool day. Keeps me active. I've always loved gear and collected a bunch. But I've never been able to keep up with technology and cost. What I have will have to serve. Good information here. Wish I was younger so I could jump in!
Underwear, socks, and foot care. Your foot is the first part of your body that will give you trouble. As a surgeon, I would suggest more medical first aid material, especially for injuries and fractures. Thanks for the great content!
@@guillaumekeulen219 I am a surgeon myself. I would suggest compression bandage to reduce swelling and also you can take a piece of wood cut it into a block form and attach it to your injured foot/boot as a makeshift boot till you get to a proper hospital. Create a cushion with leaves or moss, and whatever else you find as a cushion. You would need also to make yourself a crutch. If you are in a dangerous area, keep one hand free for your protection tool, take regular rest, and hydrate. The idea is to stabilize and relieve. Hope it helps.
In warmer weather, I like a poncho rather that a Gortex rain jacket and pants. I might add a Leatherman tool, extra socks, and a bunch of $20 bills in case I need to purchase some assistance. This reminds me of things we learned in the Boy Scouts.
I have a few additions I would bring. 1- I have a small, lightweight book of 100 "survival hacks" for surviving in the wilderness. (Packing a book like that would be invaluable to people who aren't as adept at field craft). It covers every thing from making fire, to building shelter, even finding water and trapping animals. 2- I always pack multiples of a few things, especially fire making materials, Ferro rod, matches, even a lighter (metal with extra fluid). Also, multiple lights. 3- emergency items like a convex mirror for signaling. Local map and compass. One of those quarter sizes magnifying glasses(for fire making, just in case I lose all the others somehow, really nervous about losing certain items if you haven't noticed).I carry the life straw and water purification tablets. Multiple knives (probably should buy a Leatherman too, but I'm not a huge fan of the blades on them, but they are handy). Small whetstone to keep my knives sharp if I'm staying a prolonged period of time (this is meditative for me more than necessary). I'd also add a couple carabiners to the 550 cord you have packed (many uses and super light weight, they don't even have to go inside the pack, just clip them to the outside. Can be used to erect shelters, put your food in a tree to keep away from bears or scavengers...etc) 3- if I'm packing a rifle I'd bring my smaller ar15- 5.56 and a couple mags. However, if this was a leaving for the wilds and who the hell knows when I'm coming back, I would bring 2 additional pieces. 1- my 22LR conversion BCG & 2- a 22LR AR-15 style magazine. (I can carry a 1000 round box and not add a crazy amount of weight). You can use it to hunt for food without bringing another weapon. So you're covered for a good long while. Also a very light amount of fishing tackle. It's compact, and light weight, but could prove invaluable in prolonging your life in the backcountry. These last few are for very unlikely situations, but I have thought about it enough to prepare for the eventuality. Then again that's what the 'bug out bag" is all about, being prepared. I'm taking my suppressor and NODs as well, because why the hell not. Plus being able to shoot and see at night would be a massive advantage in many scenarios including hunting, so it's not as impractical as it sounds. Thanks again for the info, I'm curious if any of y'all would agree with some of my additional items. Let me know. Thanks.
Just thought of something else to potentially prepare. A smaller bag that can be attached to the exterior of your main pack. I'm the bag you can carry some more extras of life saving items you already have in your main pack. Also, you can put items that are more of a "want" vs a "need" category. The idea of this secondary bad is that these are items that would be great to have but aren't necessarily vital to survival, so if you find yourself in a situation where speed and maneuverability are important, you can detach this bag and lose the excess weight. You attach it to the exterior of your main pack so you don't steal any room from your necessary items and it can also be shed quickly. I don't see a reason to not have that kind of setup, because it's so easy to abandon. I still would try to limit it to only a few pounds, because the squeeze has to be worth the juice.
East Tennessee here! I love these videos! I was born and raised in the country. We have a cabin on the river that's been in the family for years! If something were to happen, we're heading there. God bless everyone!
It sounds silly, but I would throw in a couple glow sticks and a small Kindle. The Kindle weighs almost nothing, the battery lasts for freaking ever, uhand you can keep a ridiculous amount of information on it. All of the books you could ever want to read for pleasure, plus every book you could need on medicine, biology, identifying edible food by region, maps, tutorials on anything you could imagine, wilderness cookbooks...just anything you could imagine might be useful.
I agree, I have 2 pocket sized books. One for first aid and one for edible plants, if nothing else they will entertain me. Also a small crank radio for a pick me up.
This video was great! I truly thank you. I am a retired professional firefighter and have had so much training in my 30 years that much of it overlaps other scenarios. I live in New Jersey where planning is difficult due laws limiting the way one could protect themselves in an all out SHTF crisis. Many of my friends call me a conspiracy theorist because I have built a bag that definitely needs updating, stocked up on supplies and water too. I guess my prior career has taught me to always prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Everyone has stories, but 3 days before Hurricane Sandy ravaged New Jersey, i purchased a Honda generator and made the connections to connect it to my home panel. I purchased about 100 gallons of fuel and stored it. I purchased so much food and supplies to make life comfortable during what i knew would be some boring days ahead with all utilities down after the storm. granted, this is three days before it hit. My wife and kids were questioning me and my neighbors thought I was nuts. We lost power for 17 days and there were no gas stations open for fuel. My house was the only one lit up with heat, and all the modern amenities working. My neighbors came over and asked how I knew and I said I didn't know, I just prepped for the worst. Its the way my mind works i guess. Funny thing, you know what many of my neighbors were concerned about when they asked for help? Charging their damn dead cell phones! LOL. Not heat, food, water!. Crazy. One other thing, I swear I am not joking. I play this video game on my PC with other adults online. Its called DayZ and is a survival based game during a zombie apocalypse. The game creates a need to learn how to survive. all the basics, you can starve, dehydrate, become hypothermic, hyperthermic and get sick. You learn how to loot for survival supplies. There are bad people called bandits that will steal your stuff and potentially kill you for it. You can build shelters, etc. Its fun and also no joke. You become attached to your gear and loot and do not want to di and loose it. You get the point, but I feel because of that game I know what to do if a catastrophic scenario occurred where I had to bug out. I have so much to learn and videos like this really help me. Thank you man. (please don't think I'm crazy for playing video games since I'm 58 yrs old LOL).
@@goldentabbyproductions2289 I kind of doubt that the kind that would actually start looking to loot and rob others in a SHTF scenario would be watching SHTF preparedness video... much less end up watching this video then scrolling the comments and then making the connection of one poster to an actual neighbor that he/she happens to know the name of...
Things I'd add: Multitool with a good knife and can opener (maybe get rid of the fixed blade to save on weight), paracord, a pair of Mechanix gloves, toilet paper in a ziploc (unroll to save on weight), hand sanitizer (travel size), baby powder (travel size), chapstick (or small packets of petroleum jelly), and an extra pair of socks...having two pairs to rotate is so nice. The lighter, petroleum jelly and hand sanitizer come in handy if you are struggling to start a fire. If your lighter dies, it weighs nearly nothing, and you can still use the ignition spark, or the ferro rod. I might also swap the JetBoil for a Pocket Rocket and an ultralight titanium pot. It boils less efficiently, but is way more versatile to have a pot you can use on a fire and for other applications. Biggest thing is: don't assume you don't need something, or can bring an unneccesary heavy item because "you're tough enough." I have been on trips with people who had this attitude and they always wanted to stop short of the destination because they got too tired from their heavy pack, or they didn't sleep because they were too "tough" to bring something that would make them comfortable. If it's light, bring a lot of it, if it's heavy, don't bring it at all haha. Notice how Chad has a bunch of lightweight comfort items. Mental well-being is extremely important. Treat yourself like a big baby when you approach this stuff.
my bug out bag is, at its core, an ultralight backpacking set up. Anything I need besides that can be determined at load out. ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING IS A GREAT HOBBY THAT TEACHES LIGHT PACK BASICS WITH CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY.
For me a pack towel (which doubles as my pillow), wash cloth and bar of soap does wonders for my morale. Just got back from a 10 day in the Rockies, same always helped during FTXs and deployments. Not only is hygiene good for morale but also safety. We don’t deal with it here much but people all over the world are killed from unsanitary conditions. This goes right along the same lines of long sleeve shirts, pants, wide brim hats, gloves, and bug dope. I skip the dope and just opt to be covered by clothes. Bug bites also kill a lot of people. So do minor scrapes and cuts. And sun exposure can be detrimental to morale and energy, inhibiting one’s ability to move quickly.
But love the vid man. I’ll have to look up those packs, not too familiar with em but love the dry pack roll down design. I use 2 x 50L packs when in the mountains on mules/horses, always wanted one that I could carry comfortably, mine are just el cheapo Amazon specials.
I'm a retired Marine my bag is a get home bag , as I travel 30-40 miles away from home each day . There are only two differences in our bags , 1. I carry a mid size pistol 4 mags and 50 extra rounds . And 2. I carry a lightweight hammock with a generous rain fly , my sleeping on the ground days are over " I hope " . Everything else including dehydrated food is the same . O' almost forgot , I carry a small hand held ham radio that also picks up local F.M. stations to use for route intelligence and situational awareness.
@@lf2334 Thank you Mr.Spelling Nazi, I was tired and it was late. Please forgive. Do you feel superior enough now. Or should I self flagellate and send you photos for your ego ?
@@curtisbrilz1824 Hey Curt , I didn't mention in my post that I live in Florida, so a hammock makes sense for my terrain , even if I had to take routes that went through the marsh , a hammock would keep me out of the water or off of soaking wet ground.
We are a 72 year old disabledcouple on SS. We won't be leaving our home. For one reason we worked hard to have our home and barring flood or fire we won't leave our home to vandals and looters. We will make our stand here.
I found you guys because I was sick of people just trying to shill as much un needed gear as they can. You are authentic and experienced and I'll happily join Patreon to see what you actually use, not what you're paid to.
His being emphatic about getting out and backpacking is exactly right. I didn't learn anything from this video simply because I've backpacked enough to condense down my gear to exactly what he talked about here haha.
Good idea with the smaller bags/pods. I would recommend moleskin for blisters and at least 2 pair of wool socks. Also maybe powdered energy drink mix to replace electrolytes.
You are so right about cheap raingear. I have spent a lot of days in my postal career walking around soaked to the skin with crappy rain gear that wets through almost instantly. So much of what passes for rain gear is really just good for cutting the wind a little bit.
I’m starting with my vehicle and from there, if I have to go on foot I would leave things behind. Most situations a vehicle is going to be essential to escape….. flooding, storms, wildfires, pestilence invasion…. ash clouds….so it’s a pretty big list. I have most of this in bags prepackaged…. Or plastic containers. Backpack is about 60 liters but realistically it’s not possible to survive long on what one can carry. A load bearing cart that can move through the field would be a good addition for a desperate on foot scenario. Two Jerry cans of water or 12 gallons. Dehydrated food bins IFAKs FL / charge bag Power stations and flex solar panels Food prep bag with can opener, utensils Kelly kettle and firestarting kit camp knife Silky big boy saw Electric chainsaw and batteries/ drill(s) Welding blanket (Chimney ) Tent / stakes etc Sleeping pad, bivvy, nylon tarp, sleeping bags, noisy electronic alarms to push pests away…. mice, squirrels, raccoons etc Pistols / ammo / pellet guns / 12ga Fishing bag and rod / reel bags flies and streamers Zip ties…. D ring / velcro equivalent (reuseable) duct tape Waterproof Poncho plastic contractor bags ….to capture rainwater and keep gear dry Multi day Changes of clothes / socks / underwear / upland pants that have thornproof material in front Fleece lined sleeping pants and wader liner softshell and puffy jackets Gloves Face mask / filter….. mosquito head net Safety glasses (wear if going through brush) Extra nylon zip-off pants Base layer and T shirts …. wool preferred Sunglasses / reading glasses buff gaitors Bison Mocs / socks
Great point! I keep Real Avid multi-tools in my truck, "Go box" & bug out/get home bags bc they're ALMOST a multi-tool, but are geared towards keeping your firearms in good working order. If you can take both - why not? If you can't, then yeah a multi-tool is probably the better choice. FWIW - I coated my Leatherman in a thick, outdoor paint. I prefer to use the Real Avid on my guns but, if I have to use my Leatherman, that paint layer prevents any marring. Not so I look good bugging out, but so I don't create rust-prone spots on my kit.
I live deep in South East Georgia. It is very hot and humid. Thus in my get home bag I keep two or three 1 litter water bottles full of water. But, I add in a Sawyer mini, which screws to the top of 1 litter bottle. The reason is because I can refill the bottles any time I find water. Life Straws, on the other hand, require a ready standing body of water. So, if no water, then you can be out of luck. I also have these rubber ring things that fit over the top of bottles and can fasten the bottle onto a belt. That way my water is right there and I don't have to stop all the time to fish the bottles out of my pack. In SE Georgia in July - Sept. you are going to want A LOT of water. Just some information if anyone can use it.
I agree with the military style bag. I decided to make a camo backpack work. Honestly I don't see something like that as tactical. Most people see that and think hunting. It fits everything I need to get home in 48 hours.
I was done most of the regular stuff last year in full army camouflage and olive. Rifle carrier bug out bag, plate carrier with plates, Camo army uniform, bulletproof helmet, army sleep system, full winter snow pants and dual layer snow coat, army base layers, army winter hat, army boots, wool blanket, buck knife, mini axe, baton, shovel, binoculars, two way radio, folding fishing rod, stacking Camp kitchen, folding mini stove that can burn wood with 1 gas tank, med kit, mini torch, multi tool, solar charger with charging cords, mini clip on light, flares and a bunch of other random things. I got my bag set up inside a locked room and the rest is in a big in my hummer. Right now I’m working on a bug out trailer. Something I can live out of on the go, use to help people and or provide medical assistance or transportation. I will out all my big out, camping, survival and food items locked inside with gps and cameras on it. I would like to be able to leave in a moment a notice with everything I need.
Many have scoffed at me for years over the thought of having an emergency bag prepared for home, travel or just for a rainy day. Many more scoff at the idea of getting out of and away from dense population centers. We shall see…
Let them scoff brother....I've been building mine for a little while now. The same people that think we're crazy will be the same people trying to buddy up and use our supplies
I had my ready for five years already conspiracy is only a coincidenceI, ain’t got no choice I’m not gonna buy a bag where I got one there that’s better than just about anything I can find out there I know the Grayman tacticsScrew it
I also keep a trenching tool, a small hatchet, a whistle, a signaling mirror, a magnifying glass (alternative fire starter) toilet paper, and a small cook set
Lipstick, chapstick,perfume, s&w ez 380, spare mags, Millennium bars, water purification tablets, sawyer water filter, Leatherman multi tool, lighters, first aid kit, folding saw, fire kit, teapot, fishing kit, shelter and spare socks.
@hof0556 No because I am actually a 5'4 105 female. Ridiculous comment because you're lacking in IQ from eating meat?? Or is that just a generational curse?
Heavy 1st aid, sutures and IVs and everything in between, antibiotics, rifles & ammo, shotgun &ammo, pistols & ammo, shelter & bags, clothing, water & purification supplies, knives, folding saw and hatchet, lighters, fero rods, map, compass, radios, lights, backup batteries, paracord, dried food supplies enough to get to where we are going without wasting time hunting. Radio Comms set up with family and a few key friends. And twix. Have to have my twix
A multi tool and some fishing gear for sure, 5 days is a good amount of time but I’d feel better being able to acquire a renewable and self sustaining food source. Great video as always man
so many people need to watch this. I have always blended ultralight backpacking & prepping for my get home bag & until now I've seen almost no one that shares my same philosophy. That being said, if the only one that does is a former navy seal with a love for backpacking a long distance marathons I see myself in good company. Thank you for the video sir. Like & subbed.
Hey Chad, first of all, Thanks for your service brother. Navy vet here myself. Your video just popped up and I am glad it did. I watched a few vids and subbed to your channel. Looking forward to watching more.
I spent 5 and a 1/2 months walking from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian trail. I used a lot of similar equipment. A great source of information would be to watch what ultra light backpackers are using on the Appalachian trail. I do have a gear review on my channel where I recorded my entire Appalachian trail through hike. Many other videos that I have seen about people reviewing their go bags, have such heavy equipment it wouldn't be very practical. Great information!
I left the city a looooong time ago. 20 acres up against the National Forest in Wyoming along the Idaho border. Good choice of pack. I use a similar one for extended ultralight backpacks. I keep a modified Keltec PF-9 in the hip pocket. Winter here is 5 months long. That's a different game, different skills.
Without telling me too much… I’m just wondering what do you do to make money? Or are you on a kind of homestead?mI live in the suburbs of New York City. I quit my job about nine months ago. I suppose I have to go back at some time. But City’s getting worse. And I don’t really miss it. But I don’t have the resources at the present moment to escape up to the mountains or hills.
There are thousands of little towns across the country, that are far less expensive to live in than New York. People are friendlier also. Just make one work for yourself. Good Luck.@@JohnnyArtPavlou
The large Smart Water bottles are great too. They are much lighter while still durable. They are inexpensive and there are several filters made that attach directly to them. I keep several around the house as my daily water drinkers. I'll keep one for a year or more, with daily use.
Hi Just seeing your comment about the bug out bag. I too, like the smart water bottles because I incorporate the Sawyer Mini's for water filtering and the smart water bottles have an exact match on the sawyer mini threads so yes, I too use and re-use my sawyer and smart water bottles. Sometimes I don't rely on the fridge filter but instead filter my tap water. I really get good use out of my sawyers. Oh I take them on vacations and on cruises too. Who wants to pay for bottled water on a cruise! 8 or less bottles worth on a cruise and you've paid for your sawyer.
Ive spent a few months over the last 10 years living in the outdoors with nothing but whats on my back. Staying dry is so important along with shelter and without a doubt taking care of your feet is on top of the list.
I love the puffy coats too, but guard it from ripping. One pinprick in those things and the stuffing starts flying out. If I wear it in the woods I put my raincoat over it to protect it. Have some tape handy to patch it if you snag it on something.
My bag has drinking reservoir. Water filtration device, 18 days worth of coast guard emergency rations, ferro rod, a black beard fire starting rope, emergency blanket, first aid kit, and all the ammo I can fit and still carry relatively comfortably......need nothing else.
Just having the chest rig defeats the purpose of your bag not being camouflage, or the gray man tactic , but that’s a nice Bag though you got a lot of stuff in there,The only thing I’m missing is a cover for the element, I got a mosquito tent ,good insight.
Could you address families, especially if they have small children, sick, lame, lazy disabled, elderly, panicky / freaked out teens, etc.? I love your keeping it real. Thank you and God bless you, your family and friends.
Nice, practical set up. A few very small/light items I think I would add: bug juice, antiseptic cream, good lighter (Zippo etc.), fire starter (char cloth, saturated cotton balls etc.), some 550 cord, a few feet of 100mph tape (wrapped around something else in the pack), maybe a few chem lights.
My favorite trip was being dropped off by a bush plan for 10 days into the frank church wilderness @ 10k feet and at the end of September it was hitting in the 20’s @ night and all you have it’s what’s in your back. It was the best feeling ever watching the plan take off and you realize shit just got real. If you haven’t done it I highly recommend.
I can't begin to realize your life experiences to this point! I love it. I recently came across your channel and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Great info from one who has been there and "lives it", want to thank you for your effort, time, and wisdom. I only wish I were a lot younger.
Carried a north face book/bag backpack 30yrs ago..had a lighter,flashlight,net hammock, silnylon tarp and gerber 650 with Msr whisperlight / Ti cup and a glock 21..that setup went everywhere and worked..But out bag terminology wasnt created yet..but once its was..my bag got heavy af!😂 and somehow i think I need all this stuff..
All good stuff. But one suggestion from experience is an extra pair of socks. If you need to stay mobile or cover ground, good feet health is critical.
All good stuff. One suggestion from experience, is carrying an extra pair of socks. If you need to stay mobile or cover ground, good foot health is extremely critical.
Thanks for the contents dump. Especially the way you took time to explain your choice of specific brands of gear. I think you said your pack has a 70 kilos capacity. That's almost as heavy as an infantry pack fully loaded. My R.A.S.P. Pack weighs in at 35 kilos. Everything in it is ultra, compact, and cheap (Most of the stuff anyway!). Why? Because I refuse to get into a fire fight over my gear. Or if I lose it, I am not out of thousands of dollars. Also, because I live in a mega city, my pack contains items useful for hunkering down in said city (If needed) while I am pushing through in route to my remote safe zone, if I have to ditch my transport. Then, the other items are for sustainment in said remote location. Almost a mirror image of what you are carrying. But I quite a few items in my pack you didn't show in your's. Great video! I am going to watch the other parts as well.
Bare bones. Previously I carried 35-40lbs and run with it. I'm an old stubborn Marine vet...but I almost got taken out in Nam. I was touring there because I wasn't even alive until 1970. Much love to my Marine Corps Vietnam Vets. It's very awkward there but beautiful from the sky trams in Hanoi that that take you to the near peak of Fansipan - highest mountain in Indochina. But going around trying Vietnamese street food - like they literally cut and prepare meat on the sidewalk. My dumbazz gets e-coli, sepsis, double pneumonia and while it lives in your intestines it emits a toxin that attacks your organs so I had heart failure to. I was travelling to get out of L.A. and Seattle. 17 days in the ICU. I thank God and Jesus for keeping me alive. I envy your hustle. I like you know what you're talking about. I worked in the Infantry Weapons Repair Shop. So I guess I gotta hunker down it's as many rounds as possible from as assortment of boomsticks. Keep it up hard charger. Lose the beard and I'd walk by you thinking you're some Irish older kids and I'd be worried for you if I didn't see a rifle. GOD BLESS AND SEMPER FI
I'd say more socks, spare laces, blister patches & possibly, spare shoes... In your scenario, your moving every day. Your feet & footwear is going to take a beating... And that's if you don't take an injury. Water sources could really jam you up over the distance you mentioned. Is a bicycle possible? Just my uneducated 2 cents...
Getting some training in Bushcraft and Fieldcraft skills is a force multiplier when it comes to any "bug out" or "get home" scenario. KNowing that I can start a fire in wet conditions, or throw up a quick shelter to get out of a downpour is a great comfort to me, and allows me to make good , instead of hasty decisions. As with anything, repetition and practice make the skill, so simply taking a weekend course won't cut it. You need to perform the tasks every chance you get. I have made and executed no less than 200 bowdrill kits and fires in my lifetime, with some beginning with nothing but a Swiss Army knife! Practice is key.
I love the way you use smaller bags to organize. My bag always gets so scrambled and it drives me crazy. I made an 11 x 7 super light tarp out of silnylon that I use for shelter. My sleep system is the weakest aspect of mine.
Vitamins, fish oil, tea bags, electro light packets.. I always carry these things on multi day treks, especially when getting into mountainous or higher altitudes
Nice kit. No extra socks or foot powder? I used to scoff at inflatable ground pads. Used one on an outing last year for the first time. Night and day. I was comfy and had some of the best sleep I had had in months at that time.
Things I have in my bag are a bit different, but close to the same just also have a small axe/hatchet, no jet boil or sleep pad, I do have a old military canteen and cup that does most the heavy lifting for food/coffee. I have a couple things that you didn't mention but I think are handy. Emergency candles, small sharpening stone, bug spray, chapstick, small fishing kit, a bar of ivory soap (because it floats), merino wool for socks, beanie and long underwear, small binoculars, multi tool in my fish kit.
As another person added, I would recommend a (Leatherman) multi-tool or small fixed blade. As a former MP, I always love receiving a notification knowing that great Intel is incoming. Thank you for sharing!
I have two packs one a gray man pack and one pack for the mission and both packs are very very effective. I would advise everyone to look up ranger packing list you'll thank me later. Salute to the 75th
Great video! I'm gonna copy how you have categorized your bags. The one must-have thing on my pack is bear spray. Because of where I live, I have had to use it once on an aggressive bear, but I think it has more applications than that. Twice I’ve used it on aggressive dogs and once on a fisher, which is basically a ten pound weasel. The fisher was on top of my chicken coop and moving to attack my dog. I had a handgun, but I’m not good enough to make that shot, especially with my dog in the way, so I fogged him with the bear spray, got the dog a little and the both ran in opposite directions. Anyway, I’m a fan of the hot sauce. Thanks for the video.
I just want to say one thing. Besides the fact that I love you brother and what you do for us. But to everybody else who might be thinking about donating to the channel. These are the type of channels Worthy of support from its constituents. Because when it's all said and done every physical thing that you see being discussed by this wonderful brother, pales in comparison to the knowledge he gives you. That's what makes your gift so valuable to the channel and to yourself. What you learn and have inside from experience and help from people like this man, can never be taken away. Guns gear survival tools bug out bags all that stuff can be taken from you. But this man has General wisdoms that Trump any physical property. And once again my brother of the three of seven project I love you and God bless you and your family and your viewers and everything that you do.
I’ve been studying ultralight backpacking for a couple years. It perfectly complements prepping for “shtf” and “bugging out”. Having all the gear you need to sustain yourself indefinitely in the lightest possible package.
Yes like you say - to compliment but not replace a proper bug out bag.In reality using a get home bag you’d be struggling after a month and then depending on favourable locations,non-hostile other people around,not being injured or ill or looking after other people,ability to procure food and purify water,navigating to a plan etc.
Look into a " Woodsman's Pal" - it's a light weight hatchet, shovel & edged weapon. Citizen Eco-Drive Diver's 200m watch, no batteries or mechanical ( not expensive) Pair of leather. gloves,some duct tape, 550cord & snare wire with Leatherman. Maybe a whistle & small signal mirror incorporated with a compass.
I really wish the tactigoons could see that there's more options out there than an army ruck. You make a great point about the lighter gear let's you have a few more items and still be very mobile. I want to blend in as best as I can, with that bag you could be just another person on the highschool gym floor
You need a small hatchet, topo maps of the possible routes you need to take. I would drop the GPS units. You forgot a light thermarest pad. You also need light flipflops and night cloths for comfort. People always miss comfort gear which is essential must have for long distance hiking or your head starts acting against you. Foot care is critical. Your feet keep you moving so you must take care of them.
I'm a 100% Disabled Veteran with major back issues. Nevertheless, I have a smaller "get home bag". I've often heard two is one, one is none. I guess they know more than me, but I'm not gonna duplicate EVERYTHING in my bag. I do try to have three or four bic lighter with extra tape wrapped around them. Socks! For me, after 20+ years post retirement from the Army, I still wear OD green cushion wool over the calf socks. I'd probably carry 3-4 pair with foot powder and some moleskin. Gotta take care of my feet. Got the same cook set-up, but I just have some of the Mountain brand. Sleep system is pretty much same, but I have a camo tarp from harbor freight to thro up several different shelters. Industrial bag liners to gather up a bedding from leaves and grass. I have a top brand (? Name) foldable saw, hatchet and/or BK big ass knife, Leatherman and a knife that I can't even pronounce the name, I think it starts whit a "M". Sharp AF! I think it may be Swedish, IDK. I have a Sig P365X with a zero red dot and three mags and an extra box of ammo. Typical hygiene, but I carry a candle, muti-colored head lamp, pen light and spare batteries. I have a military compass, but have yet to invest in a Garmen yet. IFAC, two tourniquets and a small boo-boo kit to keep a small cut from getting infected. A boonie cap and sun skreen (I'm red headed, fair complicated and already had skin cancer twice.) I also have a really good slin shot with a can of ball bearing like ball. I'm pretty good with it. I've got plenty of AR's, but I think I'd rather purchase a breakdown 22 rifle to harvest some small game. Box of 22LR is easy to get now. Probably too much, but I hardly leave the house except to go to doctor appointments. Great video sir. I did learn from it.
Get a Primitine Mist Inhaler instead of an epipen. .0125 mcg of ricoh epinephrine in each blast from Primitive compared to 1 shot of .0125mcg of epinephrine in the expensive and time sensitive epipen. I sadly suffer from anaphylaxis so epinephrine is critical.to my survival. Liquid Benadryl is another must have. Thanks for all the information
Cool bag! And I agree 100% on sleep gear :) :) :) For people like me who live in the city, I think hurricane Katrina was probably the best example of how things can go sideways fast. Police will section off areas to defend, roaming criminals will look for opportunities and most people will not do much of anything but wait for someone else until supplies really become scarce. Simply getting out of the city will be a monumental achievement. I think I might get a Hyperlite pack. I always get a kick out of the Ultra lite guys on the trail and they are not weighed down at all compared to all the turtles! While on the AP I met many guys who ditched their tents, sleeping bags and whatever else and had a small tarp, cord and not much else for shelter.
Only thing I’d change I think is your pot and stove. I’d trade that with a 750ml or 900 maybe even a bit larger for game soup. When you run out of gas that stove and cup are boat anchors in my opinion. I’d go for maybe a twig stove with fuel tabs for getting to the destination, that gas stove would be fine getting where you’re going but without gas it’s worthless. Just my experience. Backpacked with a guy dependent on fire, rained so hard he couldn’t have it, so I ran out of gas cooking all his parties food. Switched my philosophy on that type of gear. There is a line I try to walk with ultralight/disposable typed gear not built to last, and more solid repairable type gear
Great choice in dyneema. A lot of "bugout" guys have these huge heavier packs and I'm thinking let's see you get a couple of miles out before you have to stop or start shedding gear under duress or stress. Dyneema is a often overlooked and excellent option. One of the better setups I've seen that makes sense.
God bless you I just found this channel 2 weeks back. I'm used to the country but I bought my grandparents house. In the city I'm itchy. Walk Round with my piece. Glad to see we keep about the same GO BAG.. at the end of the day God will supply and provide my extraction plan!! God speed..
Appreciate your insight & expertise. Obviously, "buy once, cry once" is the way to go. That said, I've got 5 kids & I can't kit all of them out with hyperlite bags & $300+ rain jackets. I understand money often equals value, but, if you ever get a chance to review a 'Bugout Bag for Poors' or whatever you wanna' call it - I'd appreciate it. IK firsthand the importance of good kit, but realities are what they are & I can't deck out a family of 7 in the best gear I can find. I've spent/do spend a lot of time off-grid with the kids, but camping doesn't equal SHTF & if there are cheaper options on some things...even if they'll "only do for about X days" I'd love to know what someone with more experience than myself would recommend. My guess is you don't even bother with anything but the best & I totally get it, but just like you had that Inforce WML on your LWRC (I have the same on my 300 & 556 carbine), I'm hoping you may have tried some lower cost alternatives in the past that you could recommend maybe not as a 1st choice but "it'll do, in a pinch." Thanks Chadd.
Since winter is upon us, the best option for those of us on the poorer side of the prepper lifestyle. Walmart is the best place for those of us on a budget. The Ozark trail 2 liter backpacks for less than $30, and survival gear is a budget friendly option. I bought my nephews 11 in 1 multi tools for $5 on clearance last week, they are making room for the holidays. Garbage bags for ponchos. You can take old t-shirts or old fleece blankets and sew them to the inside of your kids jackets or do a Velcro or button connection inside the jacket to add cold weather layers. Also pajama bottoms work for thermal, just tuck them into your socks. Dollar tree has multi packs of winter caps and mittens, for a $1.25 you can get a few simple pieces of winter clothing, or you can also use old t-shirts for layering to mimic a winter shemagh. If you can't find or afford wool socks you can do double socks, make sure your family has 2-3 sets of these socks a few sizes larger than they need, and put on a long crew pair and then put on another pair that only goes above the ankle, you're adding a layer without suffocating your feet and legs leaving plenty of airflow make sure the socks are nice and loose. Loose clothing is key for winter survival, tight clothes will constrict blood flow. Check out how to build a pocket survival kit in a pill bottle, and buy the plastic D handle for flying kites to use as a hand fishing rig. Buy #18 mason line or bank line as it's the same inner cord inside of paracord, save you time and energy gutting the paracord, and it can do all your camp tasks. Check the gardening section for hatchets and folding saws. Yoga mats make a decent sleep mat, if you put a tarp under it it creates a decent insulted surface to sleep on, add a moving blanket from harbor freight for $10 makes a decent added layer for over your familie's sleeping bags. Depending on your area look for sleeping bags that are rated for 10 degrees lower than what your area usually experiences to ensure warmth. You can also hit up a hardware store for a plastic tarp, they make good insulation to go over and around shelter for water protection and to keep heat in a shelter. Keep a few emergency candles in each bag for heating and light purposes, you can find those at dollar ($1.25) tree. Cotton balls and petroleum jelly in sandwich baggies with pieces of plain brown cardboard soaking in the bag will make good fire starters and extenders, along with a lighter, storm matches, regular box stick matches, a book of matches and a UST fire ferro rod, will provide your family multiple fire making capabilities, you can also add alcohol based hand sanitizer as a fire extender. For water you SHOULD spend a bit of money on either backpack water bags that you can attach Sawyer mini filters to or buy water purification tabs. Most of the stuff I mentioned like the tarps the Mason line the fishing gear you can buy a big bulk packs of that stuff and split it down between multiple people with a bit of work and a better research on where you can buy some of the cheaper cost items you can spend approximately less than $50 total per person for each bug out bag. Especially if you happen to have some of the stuff already and save even more money. For example I'm sure this applies to most people that you typically have in a box somewhere old silverware that you've replaced over the years with better stuff they can be used to make a cooking set for each kid, you can also at Dollar tree buy dog bowls, the aluminum ones to use as a mess kit for your yourselves. If you have to leave take one of the racks from your oven to use to cook over a fire, you just find 4 rocks or use wood stakes to create your platform to cook on. If you have peanut butter that's gone bad, you can use it to fish with by melting bees wax and the peanut butter together and making bait balls, catfish and carp will go nuts on those. One of the best things to do for your family is get out and practice this stuff when you can look up any and every prepping channel you can find on TH-cam, look up SERE survival methods and you can get a lot of creative ideas from most videos you can watch on here. To help your kids and your wife get ready give them a task during the week have them learn one specific survival technique or idea and have them demonstrated to show that they know that they've learned something that way your kids have a robust set of skills to survive when necessary. Best of luck to you and yours, if you want any other info about specific topics of survival just ask. For some other basic info look up David Canterbury's 10Cs of survival, and remember 2 is 1 and 1 is none, redundancy is a prepper's best friend.
Find an area full of rich people and hunt around at their garage sales. Also hit second hand stores in nice neighborhoods. The stuff I've found this way is ridiculous. A good garage sale from someone with expensive hobbies and a "new thing" addiction means you can often get thousands of dollars of high quality gear for a couple hundred bucks. Same basic rule with second hand stores in the right neighborhoods. The people working there don't know what they have and don't much care either. Also, a store like Sierra if they're in your area. I've picked up a Mystery Ranch Sphinx from them on closeout for like $25. Patience is the key.
I hiked 1000 miles of the AT (took three solid months, but I was brand new to hiking)… I carried incense the entire time for the same reason you did sir. Morale and because I SMELLED! I also discovered it works great at repelling mosquitos. The day I discovered that it became an essential tool in my pack. Made meal times enjoyable. Nothing worse than eating inside your tent when you’re a sweaty mess. Cheers. And great video man!
I always carry a mid size axe with me on my hide out trips. Can‘t imagine how hard it would be to survive without one. I also love to have a pair of gaiters with me for multiple reasons. Other than that? I think you pretty much nailed ist.
I feel like this video was a come back to my video i did awhile back "whats in your go bag" lol thats a good set up. I have different set ups for different things depending on bugging out or getting home. Urban survival is alot different then wilderness so when im helping someone else build there packs i usually break it down for them on the senarios where theyre from and where they need to get too. Always always always test your gear. Id rather find out i did something wrong or an item wasnt deffective in my back yard then i would in a survival situation.
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I really like this guy , he speaks from the heart and that is a rare quality in the modern day. Much respect. Nuff said.
I just found him and think he’s great. Down to earth, just straight forward tips to help us be prepared. Great stuff!
Also a Navy Seal
And he not a civilian that actually brings experience not someone who reads a book
Yea he comes across solid not with some attention seeking mechanism
yeah, but he talks funny
At 85 I can't do that shit anymore, but I do have a bug-out bag and other gear (and ordnance) ready to go. Thinking about the Ohio train wreck and the fires in Maui. Stuff could happen anyplace. I'm in WV and I hike in the mountains with my 2 Heelers. No camping out or trekking though. May do 5-miles on a cool day. Keeps me active. I've always loved gear and collected a bunch. But I've never been able to keep up with technology and cost. What I have will have to serve. Good information here. Wish I was younger so I could jump in!
Thanks for not shilling for companies.
I'm 92 and this has inspired me to hit my max bench of 324lbs and throw an Elcan Specter on my semi auto 300 win mag.
Class of 92?
@@Hellbender21class of '50?
I’m so confused lol
That's impressive for your age!
@@QuintoTubo lol How old are you?
How awesome would it be to have this man for your neighbor. 🇺🇸💪🏻🙏🏻
truth
Lol! Man needs his privacy. You'd be pretty far off neighbor! Worth the trek though! He has my respect!
A skilled dude with practical advice and no fluffery.
No fluffers in SHTF! XD
Underwear, socks, and foot care. Your foot is the first part of your body that will give you trouble. As a surgeon, I would suggest more medical first aid material, especially for injuries and fractures. Thanks for the great content!
All your possible medicines and absolutely first aid- buy “ichthymol”.
I would add pantyhose, extra pair of wool socks, mole skin, and goldbond. Walking with blisters/rash is disheartening.
Do you have a link for fixing footstressfractures in the feeld & how to DIY Recover from it, especially when having no access to a medical centrum
@@guillaumekeulen219 I am a surgeon myself. I would suggest compression bandage to reduce swelling and also you can take a piece of wood cut it into a block form and attach it to your injured foot/boot as a makeshift boot till you get to a proper hospital. Create a cushion with leaves or moss, and whatever else you find as a cushion. You would need also to make yourself a crutch. If you are in a dangerous area, keep one hand free for your protection tool, take regular rest, and hydrate. The idea is to stabilize and relieve. Hope it helps.
@@SapereAude9 i imagine a good stick/ staff/ strong winter trekkingpole as walking aid!
Sounds stupid; a trekkingpole is a walking aid
In warmer weather, I like a poncho rather that a Gortex rain jacket and pants. I might add a Leatherman tool, extra socks, and a bunch of $20 bills in case I need to purchase some assistance. This reminds me of things we learned in the Boy Scouts.
Really appreciate the lack of sponsors or affiliates. You’re doing the Lord’s work.
I have a few additions I would bring.
1- I have a small, lightweight book of 100 "survival hacks" for surviving in the wilderness. (Packing a book like that would be invaluable to people who aren't as adept at field craft). It covers every thing from making fire, to building shelter, even finding water and trapping animals.
2- I always pack multiples of a few things, especially fire making materials, Ferro rod, matches, even a lighter (metal with extra fluid). Also, multiple lights.
3- emergency items like a convex mirror for signaling. Local map and compass. One of those quarter sizes magnifying glasses(for fire making, just in case I lose all the others somehow, really nervous about losing certain items if you haven't noticed).I carry the life straw and water purification tablets. Multiple knives (probably should buy a Leatherman too, but I'm not a huge fan of the blades on them, but they are handy). Small whetstone to keep my knives sharp if I'm staying a prolonged period of time (this is meditative for me more than necessary). I'd also add a couple carabiners to the 550 cord you have packed (many uses and super light weight, they don't even have to go inside the pack, just clip them to the outside. Can be used to erect shelters, put your food in a tree to keep away from bears or scavengers...etc)
3- if I'm packing a rifle I'd bring my smaller ar15- 5.56 and a couple mags. However, if this was a leaving for the wilds and who the hell knows when I'm coming back, I would bring 2 additional pieces. 1- my 22LR conversion BCG & 2- a 22LR AR-15 style magazine. (I can carry a 1000 round box and not add a crazy amount of weight). You can use it to hunt for food without bringing another weapon. So you're covered for a good long while. Also a very light amount of fishing tackle. It's compact, and light weight, but could prove invaluable in prolonging your life in the backcountry. These last few are for very unlikely situations, but I have thought about it enough to prepare for the eventuality. Then again that's what the 'bug out bag" is all about, being prepared. I'm taking my suppressor and NODs as well, because why the hell not. Plus being able to shoot and see at night would be a massive advantage in many scenarios including hunting, so it's not as impractical as it sounds.
Thanks again for the info, I'm curious if any of y'all would agree with some of my additional items. Let me know. Thanks.
Just thought of something else to potentially prepare. A smaller bag that can be attached to the exterior of your main pack. I'm the bag you can carry some more extras of life saving items you already have in your main pack. Also, you can put items that are more of a "want" vs a "need" category. The idea of this secondary bad is that these are items that would be great to have but aren't necessarily vital to survival, so if you find yourself in a situation where speed and maneuverability are important, you can detach this bag and lose the excess weight. You attach it to the exterior of your main pack so you don't steal any room from your necessary items and it can also be shed quickly. I don't see a reason to not have that kind of setup, because it's so easy to abandon. I still would try to limit it to only a few pounds, because the squeeze has to be worth the juice.
I totally agree, very well thought out
I like your style Chad. There’s an authenticity about you that’s quite refreshing.
And the beard!!!
East Tennessee here! I love these videos! I was born and raised in the country. We have a cabin on the river that's been in the family for years! If something were to happen, we're heading there. God bless everyone!
It sounds silly, but I would throw in a couple glow sticks and a small Kindle.
The Kindle weighs almost nothing, the battery lasts for freaking ever, uhand you can keep a ridiculous amount of information on it.
All of the books you could ever want to read for pleasure, plus every book you could need on medicine, biology, identifying edible food by region, maps, tutorials on anything you could imagine, wilderness cookbooks...just anything you could imagine might be useful.
Good idea that for long term.
I agree, I have 2 pocket sized books. One for first aid and one for edible plants, if nothing else they will entertain me. Also a small crank radio for a pick me up.
And you can charge it with a lemon. Look it up
That makes sense, his is 1st time I've seen it suggested and I've seen tons of videos.
Dude, thats a GREAT idea.
This video was great! I truly thank you. I am a retired professional firefighter and have had so much training in my 30 years that much of it overlaps other scenarios. I live in New Jersey where planning is difficult due laws limiting the way one could protect themselves in an all out SHTF crisis. Many of my friends call me a conspiracy theorist because I have built a bag that definitely needs updating, stocked up on supplies and water too. I guess my prior career has taught me to always prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Everyone has stories, but 3 days before Hurricane Sandy ravaged New Jersey, i purchased a Honda generator and made the connections to connect it to my home panel. I purchased about 100 gallons of fuel and stored it. I purchased so much food and supplies to make life comfortable during what i knew would be some boring days ahead with all utilities down after the storm. granted, this is three days before it hit. My wife and kids were questioning me and my neighbors thought I was nuts. We lost power for 17 days and there were no gas stations open for fuel. My house was the only one lit up with heat, and all the modern amenities working. My neighbors came over and asked how I knew and I said I didn't know, I just prepped for the worst. Its the way my mind works i guess. Funny thing, you know what many of my neighbors were concerned about when they asked for help? Charging their damn dead cell phones! LOL. Not heat, food, water!. Crazy. One other thing, I swear I am not joking. I play this video game on my PC with other adults online. Its called DayZ and is a survival based game during a zombie apocalypse. The game creates a need to learn how to survive. all the basics, you can starve, dehydrate, become hypothermic, hyperthermic and get sick. You learn how to loot for survival supplies. There are bad people called bandits that will steal your stuff and potentially kill you for it. You can build shelters, etc. Its fun and also no joke. You become attached to your gear and loot and do not want to di and loose it. You get the point, but I feel because of that game I know what to do if a catastrophic scenario occurred where I had to bug out. I have so much to learn and videos like this really help me. Thank you man. (please don't think I'm crazy for playing video games since I'm 58 yrs old LOL).
Make a channel an get paid to write books
Good for your customers you were a professional and not an amateur!
@@goldentabbyproductions2289 I kind of doubt that the kind that would actually start looking to loot and rob others in a SHTF scenario would be watching SHTF preparedness video... much less end up watching this video then scrolling the comments and then making the connection of one poster to an actual neighbor that he/she happens to know the name of...
Morale is important. You can't go crazy on comfort but selectively picking a few items can make a big difference.
Things I'd add: Multitool with a good knife and can opener (maybe get rid of the fixed blade to save on weight), paracord, a pair of Mechanix gloves, toilet paper in a ziploc (unroll to save on weight), hand sanitizer (travel size), baby powder (travel size), chapstick (or small packets of petroleum jelly), and an extra pair of socks...having two pairs to rotate is so nice. The lighter, petroleum jelly and hand sanitizer come in handy if you are struggling to start a fire. If your lighter dies, it weighs nearly nothing, and you can still use the ignition spark, or the ferro rod. I might also swap the JetBoil for a Pocket Rocket and an ultralight titanium pot. It boils less efficiently, but is way more versatile to have a pot you can use on a fire and for other applications.
Biggest thing is: don't assume you don't need something, or can bring an unneccesary heavy item because "you're tough enough." I have been on trips with people who had this attitude and they always wanted to stop short of the destination because they got too tired from their heavy pack, or they didn't sleep because they were too "tough" to bring something that would make them comfortable. If it's light, bring a lot of it, if it's heavy, don't bring it at all haha. Notice how Chad has a bunch of lightweight comfort items. Mental well-being is extremely important. Treat yourself like a big baby when you approach this stuff.
I carry a get home bag. I live in northwest Montana and work any where from 15 to 40 miles from home. Mine is similar but a tad lighter. Good vid!
my bug out bag is, at its core, an ultralight backpacking set up. Anything I need besides that can be determined at load out. ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING IS A GREAT HOBBY THAT TEACHES LIGHT PACK BASICS WITH CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY.
For me a pack towel (which doubles as my pillow), wash cloth and bar of soap does wonders for my morale. Just got back from a 10 day in the Rockies, same always helped during FTXs and deployments. Not only is hygiene good for morale but also safety. We don’t deal with it here much but people all over the world are killed from unsanitary conditions. This goes right along the same lines of long sleeve shirts, pants, wide brim hats, gloves, and bug dope. I skip the dope and just opt to be covered by clothes. Bug bites also kill a lot of people. So do minor scrapes and cuts. And sun exposure can be detrimental to morale and energy, inhibiting one’s ability to move quickly.
But love the vid man. I’ll have to look up those packs, not too familiar with em but love the dry pack roll down design. I use 2 x 50L packs when in the mountains on mules/horses, always wanted one that I could carry comfortably, mine are just el cheapo Amazon specials.
i pack ivory cause it floats!
@@michaelraines93 it’s not bad for earth either
@@michaelraines93 I use Dawn for years it floats . If it good enough for the ducks it's good enough for me
Yep soap and Mozzie head net is a must.
I'm a retired Marine my bag is a get home bag , as I travel 30-40 miles away from home each day . There are only two differences in our bags , 1. I carry a mid size pistol 4 mags and 50 extra rounds . And 2. I carry a lightweight hammock with a generous rain fly , my sleeping on the ground days are over " I hope " . Everything else including dehydrated food is the same . O' almost forgot , I carry a small hand held ham radio that also picks up local F.M. stations to use for route intelligence and situational awareness.
It should be required that you know the difference between there, their, and they're to purchase a gun. How embarrassing.
i love my hammock under quilt top quilt all down very ilght and compact
@@lf2334 Thank you Mr.Spelling Nazi, I was tired and it was late. Please forgive. Do you feel superior enough now. Or should I self flagellate and send you photos for your ego ?
Not a lot of trees in some locales. Midwest, desert or above the treeline for instance. Tent always does the job.
@@curtisbrilz1824 Hey Curt , I didn't mention in my post that I live in Florida, so a hammock makes sense for my terrain , even if I had to take routes that went through the marsh , a hammock would keep me out of the water or off of soaking wet ground.
We are a 72 year old disabledcouple on SS. We won't be leaving our home. For one reason we worked hard to have our home and barring flood or fire we won't leave our home to vandals and looters. We will make our stand here.
Bugging in... In most cases is a better idea.👍
I found you guys because I was sick of people just trying to shill as much un needed gear as they can. You are authentic and experienced and I'll happily join Patreon to see what you actually use, not what you're paid to.
As a father that is required to travel within a 2 hour radius of home. I consider my bag a get home bag. Very well thought out bag Chad.
What is the deal with all the reply requests?
@@thegreenman6216 I know how bad and how far that I'd. But you have to have a plan first and then implement the plan.
Smart you have a bag. 30 years ago my family thought I was nuts, now they all have stuff in their vehicles.
His being emphatic about getting out and backpacking is exactly right. I didn't learn anything from this video simply because I've backpacked enough to condense down my gear to exactly what he talked about here haha.
Good idea with the smaller bags/pods. I would recommend moleskin for blisters and at least 2 pair of wool socks. Also maybe powdered energy drink mix to replace electrolytes.
Definitely! The hydration and electrolytes are an absolute necessity
Hey man as a long distance thru hiker just wanna say it’s really refreshing seeing someone that knows their stuff
You are so right about cheap raingear. I have spent a lot of days in my postal career walking around soaked to the skin with crappy rain gear that wets through almost instantly. So much of what passes for rain gear is really just good for cutting the wind a little bit.
I’m starting with my vehicle and from there, if I have to go on foot I would leave things behind. Most situations a vehicle is going to be essential to escape….. flooding, storms, wildfires, pestilence invasion…. ash clouds….so it’s a pretty big list. I have most of this in bags prepackaged…. Or plastic containers. Backpack is about 60 liters but realistically it’s not possible to survive long on what one can carry. A load bearing cart that can move through the field would be a good addition for a desperate on foot scenario.
Two Jerry cans of water or 12 gallons. Dehydrated food bins
IFAKs
FL / charge bag
Power stations and flex solar panels
Food prep bag with can opener, utensils Kelly kettle and firestarting kit
camp knife
Silky big boy saw
Electric chainsaw and batteries/ drill(s)
Welding blanket
(Chimney )
Tent / stakes etc
Sleeping pad, bivvy, nylon tarp, sleeping bags, noisy electronic alarms to push pests away…. mice, squirrels, raccoons etc
Pistols / ammo / pellet guns / 12ga
Fishing bag and rod / reel bags flies and streamers
Zip ties….
D ring / velcro equivalent (reuseable)
duct tape
Waterproof Poncho
plastic contractor bags ….to capture rainwater and keep gear dry
Multi day Changes of clothes / socks / underwear / upland pants that have thornproof material in front
Fleece lined sleeping pants and wader liner
softshell and puffy jackets
Gloves
Face mask / filter…..
mosquito head net
Safety glasses (wear if going through brush)
Extra nylon zip-off pants
Base layer and T shirts …. wool preferred
Sunglasses / reading glasses
buff gaitors
Bison Mocs / socks
Great info. I'd have a Leatherman multi-tool. Small, lightweight and versatile.
Great point! I keep Real Avid multi-tools in my truck, "Go box" & bug out/get home bags bc they're ALMOST a multi-tool, but are geared towards keeping your firearms in good working order. If you can take both - why not? If you can't, then yeah a multi-tool is probably the better choice.
FWIW - I coated my Leatherman in a thick, outdoor paint. I prefer to use the Real Avid on my guns but, if I have to use my Leatherman, that paint layer prevents any marring. Not so I look good bugging out, but so I don't create rust-prone spots on my kit.
A must.
Good job good useful information thank you
First thing that came to my mind useful in many different ways.
I live deep in South East Georgia. It is very hot and humid. Thus in my get home bag I keep two or three 1 litter water bottles full of water. But, I add in a Sawyer mini, which screws to the top of 1 litter bottle. The reason is because I can refill the bottles any time I find water. Life Straws, on the other hand, require a ready standing body of water. So, if no water, then you can be out of luck.
I also have these rubber ring things that fit over the top of bottles and can fasten the bottle onto a belt. That way my water is right there and I don't have to stop all the time to fish the bottles out of my pack. In SE Georgia in July - Sept. you are going to want A LOT of water.
Just some information if anyone can use it.
Well done. An axe, swiss army knife and silky saw I would add. Thats it.
I'm 70 and Chad inspired me to get off my ass and prepare. This dude has his shit together for sure.
I agree with the military style bag. I decided to make a camo backpack work. Honestly I don't see something like that as tactical. Most people see that and think hunting. It fits everything I need to get home in 48 hours.
I was done most of the regular stuff last year in full army camouflage and olive. Rifle carrier bug out bag, plate carrier with plates, Camo army uniform, bulletproof helmet, army sleep system, full winter snow pants and dual layer snow coat, army base layers, army winter hat, army boots, wool blanket, buck knife, mini axe, baton, shovel, binoculars, two way radio, folding fishing rod, stacking Camp kitchen, folding mini stove that can burn wood with 1 gas tank, med kit, mini torch, multi tool, solar charger with charging cords, mini clip on light, flares and a bunch of other random things. I got my bag set up inside a locked room and the rest is in a big in my hummer. Right now I’m working on a bug out trailer. Something I can live out of on the go, use to help people and or provide medical assistance or transportation. I will out all my big out, camping, survival and food items locked inside with gps and cameras on it. I would like to be able to leave in a moment a notice with everything I need.
@@Mike232-j2p you don’t carry everything with you. It’s called situational carry. Being prepared for many situations.
Many have scoffed at me for years over the thought of having an emergency bag prepared for home, travel or just for a rainy day. Many more scoff at the idea of getting out of and away from dense population centers. We shall see…
Let them scoff brother....I've been building mine for a little while now. The same people that think we're crazy will be the same people trying to buddy up and use our supplies
I had my ready for five years already conspiracy is only a coincidenceI, ain’t got no choice I’m not gonna buy a bag where I got one there that’s better than just about anything I can find out there I know the Grayman tacticsScrew it
The ones that scoff at you are complacent. We all know complacency kills
Well in 2012 you were paranoid, but in 2022 you are simply realistic.
Let them scoff they will be the ones crying out loud with no water, fire, shelter etc
I also keep a trenching tool, a small hatchet, a whistle, a signaling mirror, a magnifying glass (alternative fire starter) toilet paper, and a small cook set
Lipstick, chapstick,perfume, s&w ez 380, spare mags, Millennium bars, water purification tablets, sawyer water filter, Leatherman multi tool, lighters, first aid kit, folding saw, fire kit, teapot, fishing kit, shelter and spare socks.
@hof0556 No because I am actually a 5'4 105 female. Ridiculous comment because you're lacking in IQ from eating meat?? Or is that just a generational curse?
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@hof0556 I am also a vegan. That is also my choice.
Idk why that would bother you so much. Maybe grow up a little.
@@anthonyforfare7223 Yes, your bf is a hoot. A real scholar too. Clueless about diet and nutrition and triggered about opposing opinions.
@hof0556 Vegas athlete here. Get a grip little guy not everyone is into taking part of the destruction of their health.
Heavy 1st aid, sutures and IVs and everything in between, antibiotics, rifles & ammo, shotgun &ammo, pistols & ammo, shelter & bags, clothing, water & purification supplies, knives, folding saw and hatchet, lighters, fero rods, map, compass, radios, lights, backup batteries, paracord, dried food supplies enough to get to where we are going without wasting time hunting. Radio Comms set up with family and a few key friends. And twix. Have to have my twix
A multi tool and some fishing gear for sure, 5 days is a good amount of time but I’d feel better being able to acquire a renewable and self sustaining food source. Great video as always man
Great point - fishing gear would be critical and not too heavy considering the peace of mind it may give when the food starts getting low.
Rope or twine seems handy, light and useful.
so many people need to watch this. I have always blended ultralight backpacking & prepping for my get home bag & until now I've seen almost no one that shares my same philosophy. That being said, if the only one that does is a former navy seal with a love for backpacking a long distance marathons I see myself in good company. Thank you for the video sir. Like & subbed.
I love to use a rain Poncho.
Its my shelter,Raincover,sleepingbag with filled with dry gras .
Its small,light and cheep.
Hey Chad, first of all, Thanks for your service brother. Navy vet here myself. Your video just popped up and I am glad it did. I watched a few vids and subbed to your channel. Looking forward to watching more.
Incense! What a great idea! I also carry toothpaste, toothbrush, and a bar of lava soap in my hygiene compartment.
I spent 5 and a 1/2 months walking from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian trail. I used a lot of similar equipment. A great source of information would be to watch what ultra light backpackers are using on the Appalachian trail. I do have a gear review on my channel where I recorded my entire Appalachian trail through hike.
Many other videos that I have seen about people reviewing their go bags, have such heavy equipment it wouldn't be very practical.
Great information!
Wow! What an adventure.
How many days food did you carry before resupplying?
@@redpillnibbler4423 Usualy only 3-5. The Smokie Mountains and the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine were a bit more.
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People heading out into the wilderness with a bug out bag for an indefinite period are in for an unpleasant awakening.
I left the city a looooong time ago. 20 acres up against the National Forest in Wyoming along the Idaho border.
Good choice of pack. I use a similar one for extended ultralight backpacks.
I keep a modified Keltec PF-9 in the hip pocket.
Winter here is 5 months long. That's a different game, different skills.
Without telling me too much… I’m just wondering what do you do to make money? Or are you on a kind of homestead?mI live in the suburbs of New York City. I quit my job about nine months ago. I suppose I have to go back at some time. But City’s getting worse. And I don’t really miss it. But I don’t have the resources at the present moment to escape up to the mountains or hills.
There are thousands of little towns across the country, that are far less expensive to live in than New York. People are friendlier also.
Just make one work for yourself. Good Luck.@@JohnnyArtPavlou
I carry basically the same gear, but also have a fold up saw, leather man multi tool and a basic fishing kit!
Thanks for the video. Another thing that would be good is cash. Allowing replenishing of supplies when needed.
Thanks dude. I lived in rural SEASIA for about a decade. Cool Kiss simple stuff. Borrowing a bunch of it.
Footwear. Wool, extra wool, slim wool and ultra boots. Then, all the rest. Great presentation. God bless.
The large Smart Water bottles are great too. They are much lighter while still durable. They are inexpensive and there are several filters made that attach directly to them. I keep several around the house as my daily water drinkers. I'll keep one for a year or more, with daily use.
Wide mouth water bottles are the way to go if there is any chance of freezing weather.
Hi Just seeing your comment about the bug out bag. I too, like the smart water bottles because I incorporate the Sawyer Mini's for water filtering and the smart water bottles have an exact match on the sawyer mini threads so yes, I too use and re-use my sawyer and smart water bottles. Sometimes I don't rely on the fridge filter but instead filter my tap water. I really get good use out of my sawyers. Oh I take them on vacations and on cruises too. Who wants to pay for bottled water on a cruise! 8 or less bottles worth on a cruise and you've paid for your sawyer.
Ive spent a few months over the last 10 years living in the outdoors with nothing but whats on my back. Staying dry is so important along with shelter and without a doubt taking care of your feet is on top of the list.
Incense! Great idea!! Extra socks are always good.
I love the puffy coats too, but guard it from ripping. One pinprick in those things and the stuffing starts flying out. If I wear it in the woods I put my raincoat over it to protect it. Have some tape handy to patch it if you snag it on something.
Only thing I would add is a Grayl water purifier those things are awesome.
My bag has drinking reservoir. Water filtration device, 18 days worth of coast guard emergency rations, ferro rod, a black beard fire starting rope, emergency blanket, first aid kit, and all the ammo I can fit and still carry relatively comfortably......need nothing else.
Just having the chest rig defeats the purpose of your bag not being camouflage, or the gray man tactic , but that’s a nice Bag though you got a lot of stuff in there,The only thing I’m missing is a cover for the element, I got a mosquito tent ,good insight.
Could you address families, especially if they have small children, sick, lame, lazy disabled, elderly, panicky / freaked out teens, etc.? I love your keeping it real. Thank you and God bless you, your family and friends.
Everybody should own a Bug out bag and an Underground Bunker!
Nice, practical set up. A few very small/light items I think I would add: bug juice, antiseptic cream, good lighter (Zippo etc.), fire starter (char cloth, saturated cotton balls etc.), some 550 cord, a few feet of 100mph tape (wrapped around something else in the pack), maybe a few chem lights.
Make your own video
In addition to the paracord I would bring several different sized zip ties. Lightweight and could save you if ever in a pinch
Now they have zip ties at Ace Hardware that can be released and undone. Reusable.
This may be the best basic/101 description of what and why on getting out and away I've seen in my 65 yrs. Well done.
Appreciate what you and your team are doing. God Bless!
My favorite trip was being dropped off by a bush plan for 10 days into the frank church wilderness @ 10k feet and at the end of September it was hitting in the 20’s @ night and all you have it’s what’s in your back. It was the best feeling ever watching the plan take off and you realize shit just got real. If you haven’t done it I highly recommend.
I can't begin to realize your life experiences to this point! I love it. I recently came across your channel and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Great info from one who has been there and "lives it", want to thank you for your effort, time, and wisdom. I only wish I were a lot younger.
Carried a north face book/bag backpack 30yrs ago..had a lighter,flashlight,net hammock, silnylon tarp and gerber 650 with Msr whisperlight / Ti cup and a glock 21..that setup went everywhere and worked..But out bag terminology wasnt created yet..but once its was..my bag got heavy af!😂 and somehow i think I need all this stuff..
All good stuff. But one suggestion from experience is an extra pair of socks. If you need to stay mobile or cover ground, good feet health is critical.
All good stuff. One suggestion from experience, is carrying an extra pair of socks. If you need to stay mobile or cover ground, good foot health is extremely critical.
Thanks for the contents dump. Especially the way you took time to explain your choice of specific brands of gear. I think you said your pack has a 70 kilos capacity. That's almost as heavy as an infantry pack fully loaded. My R.A.S.P. Pack weighs in at 35 kilos. Everything in it is ultra, compact, and cheap (Most of the stuff anyway!). Why? Because I refuse to get into a fire fight over my gear. Or if I lose it, I am not out of thousands of dollars. Also, because I live in a mega city, my pack contains items useful for hunkering down in said city (If needed) while I am pushing through in route to my remote safe zone, if I have to ditch my transport. Then, the other items are for sustainment in said remote location. Almost a mirror image of what you are carrying. But I quite a few items in my pack you didn't show in your's. Great video! I am going to watch the other parts as well.
Bare bones. Previously I carried 35-40lbs and run with it. I'm an old stubborn Marine vet...but I almost got taken out in Nam. I was touring there because I wasn't even alive until 1970. Much love to my Marine Corps Vietnam Vets. It's very awkward there but beautiful from the sky trams in Hanoi that that take you to the near peak of Fansipan - highest mountain in Indochina. But going around trying Vietnamese street food - like they literally cut and prepare meat on the sidewalk. My dumbazz gets e-coli, sepsis, double pneumonia and while it lives in your intestines it emits a toxin that attacks your organs so I had heart failure to. I was travelling to get out of L.A. and Seattle. 17 days in the ICU. I thank God and Jesus for keeping me alive. I envy your hustle. I like you know what you're talking about. I worked in the Infantry Weapons Repair Shop. So I guess I gotta hunker down it's as many rounds as possible from as assortment of boomsticks. Keep it up hard charger. Lose the beard and I'd walk by you thinking you're some Irish older kids and I'd be worried for you if I didn't see a rifle.
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A silky folding saw, fish hooks & line, folding shovel and some foot powder!
I'd say more socks, spare laces, blister patches & possibly, spare shoes... In your scenario, your moving every day. Your feet & footwear is going to take a beating... And that's if you don't take an injury. Water sources could really jam you up over the distance you mentioned. Is a bicycle possible? Just my uneducated 2 cents...
Getting some training in Bushcraft and Fieldcraft skills is a force multiplier when it comes to any "bug out" or "get home" scenario. KNowing that I can start a fire in wet conditions, or throw up a quick shelter to get out of a downpour is a great comfort to me, and allows me to make good , instead of hasty decisions. As with anything, repetition and practice make the skill, so simply taking a weekend course won't cut it. You need to perform the tasks every chance you get. I have made and executed no less than 200 bowdrill kits and fires in my lifetime, with some beginning with nothing but a Swiss Army knife! Practice is key.
I love the way you use smaller bags to organize. My bag always gets so scrambled and it drives me crazy. I made an 11 x 7 super light tarp out of silnylon that I use for shelter. My sleep system is the weakest aspect of mine.
Vitamins, fish oil, tea bags, electro light packets..
I always carry these things on multi day treks, especially when getting into mountainous or higher altitudes
Nice kit. No extra socks or foot powder?
I used to scoff at inflatable ground pads. Used one on an outing last year for the first time. Night and day. I was comfy and had some of the best sleep I had had in months at that time.
Things I have in my bag are a bit different, but close to the same just also have a small axe/hatchet, no jet boil or sleep pad, I do have a old military canteen and cup that does most the heavy lifting for food/coffee. I have a couple things that you didn't mention but I think are handy. Emergency candles, small sharpening stone, bug spray, chapstick, small fishing kit, a bar of ivory soap (because it floats), merino wool for socks, beanie and long underwear, small binoculars, multi tool in my fish kit.
As another person added, I would recommend a (Leatherman) multi-tool or small fixed blade. As a former MP, I always love receiving a notification knowing that great Intel is incoming. Thank you for sharing!
Oh and as a former MP, I always have 2- black pens and a small notepad to hold information. Never fails and doesn't rely on batteries or tech support.
Lastly, knowledge 💡is key 🔑 ... Thanks again!
I have two packs one a gray man pack and one pack for the mission and both packs are very very effective. I would advise everyone to look up ranger packing list you'll thank me later. Salute to the 75th
Great video! I'm gonna copy how you have categorized your bags. The one must-have thing on my pack is bear spray. Because of where I live, I have had to use it once on an aggressive bear, but I think it has more applications than that. Twice I’ve used it on aggressive dogs and once on a fisher, which is basically a ten pound weasel. The fisher was on top of my chicken coop and moving to attack my dog. I had a handgun, but I’m not good enough to make that shot, especially with my dog in the way, so I fogged him with the bear spray, got the dog a little and the both ran in opposite directions. Anyway, I’m a fan of the hot sauce. Thanks for the video.
I just want to say one thing. Besides the fact that I love you brother and what you do for us. But to everybody else who might be thinking about donating to the channel. These are the type of channels Worthy of support from its constituents. Because when it's all said and done every physical thing that you see being discussed by this wonderful brother, pales in comparison to the knowledge he gives you. That's what makes your gift so valuable to the channel and to yourself. What you learn and have inside from experience and help from people like this man, can never be taken away. Guns gear survival tools bug out bags all that stuff can be taken from you. But this man has General wisdoms that Trump any physical property. And once again my brother of the three of seven project I love you and God bless you and your family and your viewers and everything that you do.
I’ve been studying ultralight backpacking for a couple years. It perfectly complements prepping for “shtf” and “bugging out”. Having all the gear you need to sustain yourself indefinitely in the lightest possible package.
Yes like you say - to compliment but not replace a proper bug out bag.In reality using a get home bag you’d be struggling after a month and then depending on favourable locations,non-hostile other people around,not being injured or ill or looking after other people,ability to procure food and purify water,navigating to a plan etc.
Look into a " Woodsman's Pal" - it's a light weight hatchet, shovel & edged weapon. Citizen Eco-Drive Diver's 200m watch, no batteries or mechanical ( not expensive) Pair of leather. gloves,some duct tape, 550cord & snare wire with Leatherman. Maybe a whistle & small signal mirror incorporated with a compass.
I really wish the tactigoons could see that there's more options out there than an army ruck. You make a great point about the lighter gear let's you have a few more items and still be very mobile.
I want to blend in as best as I can, with that bag you could be just another person on the highschool gym floor
You need a small hatchet, topo maps of the possible routes you need to take. I would drop the GPS units. You forgot a light thermarest pad. You also need light flipflops and night cloths for comfort. People always miss comfort gear which is essential must have for long distance hiking or your head starts acting against you. Foot care is critical. Your feet keep you moving so you must take care of them.
I was using a GoLite forever until they went out of business. Just learned about hyperlite from your video. Great setup!
Your attitude is straight forward and easy to understand.Very rare these days.God bless!
I'm a 100% Disabled Veteran with major back issues. Nevertheless, I have a smaller "get home bag". I've often heard two is one, one is none. I guess they know more than me, but I'm not gonna duplicate EVERYTHING in my bag. I do try to have three or four bic lighter with extra tape wrapped around them. Socks! For me, after 20+ years post retirement from the Army, I still wear OD green cushion wool over the calf socks. I'd probably carry 3-4 pair with foot powder and some moleskin. Gotta take care of my feet. Got the same cook set-up, but I just have some of the Mountain brand. Sleep system is pretty much same, but I have a camo tarp from harbor freight to thro up several different shelters. Industrial bag liners to gather up a bedding from leaves and grass. I have a top brand (? Name) foldable saw, hatchet and/or BK big ass knife, Leatherman and a knife that I can't even pronounce the name, I think it starts whit a "M". Sharp AF! I think it may be Swedish, IDK. I have a Sig P365X with a zero red dot and three mags and an extra box of ammo. Typical hygiene, but I carry a candle, muti-colored head lamp, pen light and spare batteries. I have a military compass, but have yet to invest in a Garmen yet. IFAC, two tourniquets and a small boo-boo kit to keep a small cut from getting infected. A boonie cap and sun skreen (I'm red headed, fair complicated and already had skin cancer twice.) I also have a really good slin shot with a can of ball bearing like ball. I'm pretty good with it. I've got plenty of AR's, but I think I'd rather purchase a breakdown 22 rifle to harvest some small game. Box of 22LR is easy to get now. Probably too much, but I hardly leave the house except to go to doctor appointments.
Great video sir. I did learn from it.
Get a Primitine Mist Inhaler instead of an epipen. .0125 mcg of ricoh epinephrine in each blast from Primitive compared to 1 shot of .0125mcg of epinephrine in the expensive and time sensitive epipen. I sadly suffer from anaphylaxis so epinephrine is critical.to my survival. Liquid Benadryl is another must have. Thanks for all the information
Cool bag! And I agree 100% on sleep gear :) :) :)
For people like me who live in the city, I think hurricane Katrina was probably the best example of how things can go sideways fast. Police will section off areas to defend, roaming criminals will look for opportunities and most people will not do much of anything but wait for someone else until supplies really become scarce. Simply getting out of the city will be a monumental achievement.
I think I might get a Hyperlite pack. I always get a kick out of the Ultra lite guys on the trail and they are not weighed down at all compared to all the turtles! While on the AP I met many guys who ditched their tents, sleeping bags and whatever else and had a small tarp, cord and not much else for shelter.
I prefer a bug net tent under a tarp.
Only thing I’d change I think is your pot and stove. I’d trade that with a 750ml or 900 maybe even a bit larger for game soup. When you run out of gas that stove and cup are boat anchors in my opinion. I’d go for maybe a twig stove with fuel tabs for getting to the destination, that gas stove would be fine getting where you’re going but without gas it’s worthless. Just my experience. Backpacked with a guy dependent on fire, rained so hard he couldn’t have it, so I ran out of gas cooking all his parties food. Switched my philosophy on that type of gear. There is a line I try to walk with ultralight/disposable typed gear not built to last, and more solid repairable type gear
Great choice in dyneema. A lot of "bugout" guys have these huge heavier packs and I'm thinking let's see you get a couple of miles out before you have to stop or start shedding gear under duress or stress. Dyneema is a often overlooked and excellent option. One of the better setups I've seen that makes sense.
God bless you I just found this channel 2 weeks back. I'm used to the country but I bought my grandparents house. In the city I'm itchy. Walk Round with my piece. Glad to see we keep about the same GO BAG.. at the end of the day God will supply and provide my extraction plan!! God speed..
Appreciate your insight & expertise. Obviously, "buy once, cry once" is the way to go. That said, I've got 5 kids & I can't kit all of them out with hyperlite bags & $300+ rain jackets.
I understand money often equals value, but, if you ever get a chance to review a 'Bugout Bag for Poors' or whatever you wanna' call it - I'd appreciate it. IK firsthand the importance of good kit, but realities are what they are & I can't deck out a family of 7 in the best gear I can find. I've spent/do spend a lot of time off-grid with the kids, but camping doesn't equal SHTF & if there are cheaper options on some things...even if they'll "only do for about X days" I'd love to know what someone with more experience than myself would recommend.
My guess is you don't even bother with anything but the best & I totally get it, but just like you had that Inforce WML on your LWRC (I have the same on my 300 & 556 carbine), I'm hoping you may have tried some lower cost alternatives in the past that you could recommend maybe not as a 1st choice but "it'll do, in a pinch."
Thanks Chadd.
Since winter is upon us, the best option for those of us on the poorer side of the prepper lifestyle. Walmart is the best place for those of us on a budget. The Ozark trail 2 liter backpacks for less than $30, and survival gear is a budget friendly option. I bought my nephews 11 in 1 multi tools for $5 on clearance last week, they are making room for the holidays. Garbage bags for ponchos. You can take old t-shirts or old fleece blankets and sew them to the inside of your kids jackets or do a Velcro or button connection inside the jacket to add cold weather layers. Also pajama bottoms work for thermal, just tuck them into your socks. Dollar tree has multi packs of winter caps and mittens, for a $1.25 you can get a few simple pieces of winter clothing, or you can also use old t-shirts for layering to mimic a winter shemagh. If you can't find or afford wool socks you can do double socks, make sure your family has 2-3 sets of these socks a few sizes larger than they need, and put on a long crew pair and then put on another pair that only goes above the ankle, you're adding a layer without suffocating your feet and legs leaving plenty of airflow make sure the socks are nice and loose. Loose clothing is key for winter survival, tight clothes will constrict blood flow. Check out how to build a pocket survival kit in a pill bottle, and buy the plastic D handle for flying kites to use as a hand fishing rig. Buy #18 mason line or bank line as it's the same inner cord inside of paracord, save you time and energy gutting the paracord, and it can do all your camp tasks. Check the gardening section for hatchets and folding saws. Yoga mats make a decent sleep mat, if you put a tarp under it it creates a decent insulted surface to sleep on, add a moving blanket from harbor freight for $10 makes a decent added layer for over your familie's sleeping bags. Depending on your area look for sleeping bags that are rated for 10 degrees lower than what your area usually experiences to ensure warmth. You can also hit up a hardware store for a plastic tarp, they make good insulation to go over and around shelter for water protection and to keep heat in a shelter. Keep a few emergency candles in each bag for heating and light purposes, you can find those at dollar ($1.25) tree. Cotton balls and petroleum jelly in sandwich baggies with pieces of plain brown cardboard soaking in the bag will make good fire starters and extenders, along with a lighter, storm matches, regular box stick matches, a book of matches and a UST fire ferro rod, will provide your family multiple fire making capabilities, you can also add alcohol based hand sanitizer as a fire extender. For water you SHOULD spend a bit of money on either backpack water bags that you can attach Sawyer mini filters to or buy water purification tabs. Most of the stuff I mentioned like the tarps the Mason line the fishing gear you can buy a big bulk packs of that stuff and split it down between multiple people with a bit of work and a better research on where you can buy some of the cheaper cost items you can spend approximately less than $50 total per person for each bug out bag. Especially if you happen to have some of the stuff already and save even more money. For example I'm sure this applies to most people that you typically have in a box somewhere old silverware that you've replaced over the years with better stuff they can be used to make a cooking set for each kid, you can also at Dollar tree buy dog bowls, the aluminum ones to use as a mess kit for your yourselves. If you have to leave take one of the racks from your oven to use to cook over a fire, you just find 4 rocks or use wood stakes to create your platform to cook on. If you have peanut butter that's gone bad, you can use it to fish with by melting bees wax and the peanut butter together and making bait balls, catfish and carp will go nuts on those. One of the best things to do for your family is get out and practice this stuff when you can look up any and every prepping channel you can find on TH-cam, look up SERE survival methods and you can get a lot of creative ideas from most videos you can watch on here. To help your kids and your wife get ready give them a task during the week have them learn one specific survival technique or idea and have them demonstrated to show that they know that they've learned something that way your kids have a robust set of skills to survive when necessary. Best of luck to you and yours, if you want any other info about specific topics of survival just ask. For some other basic info look up David Canterbury's 10Cs of survival, and remember 2 is 1 and 1 is none, redundancy is a prepper's best friend.
Find an area full of rich people and hunt around at their garage sales. Also hit second hand stores in nice neighborhoods.
The stuff I've found this way is ridiculous. A good garage sale from someone with expensive hobbies and a "new thing" addiction means you can often get thousands of dollars of high quality gear for a couple hundred bucks. Same basic rule with second hand stores in the right neighborhoods. The people working there don't know what they have and don't much care either.
Also, a store like Sierra if they're in your area. I've picked up a Mystery Ranch Sphinx from them on closeout for like $25.
Patience is the key.
Good video Chad. Since 1984, I been ready to hike my ass out of the kill zone. Still ready and waiting. God Bless!
It would be nice if you left a list of the items in the description. Thank you for a great video.
I hiked 1000 miles of the AT (took three solid months, but I was brand new to hiking)… I carried incense the entire time for the same reason you did sir. Morale and because I SMELLED! I also discovered it works great at repelling mosquitos. The day I discovered that it became an essential tool in my pack. Made meal times enjoyable. Nothing worse than eating inside your tent when you’re a sweaty mess. Cheers. And great video man!
I always carry a mid size axe with me on my hide out trips. Can‘t imagine how hard it would be to survive without one. I also love to have a pair of gaiters with me for multiple reasons. Other than that? I think you pretty much nailed ist.
This is way more sophisticated than the average person will have the skills and experience to make use of
Always good info . Keep the faith , practice what is good and learn to use what you have available . G. Speight
I feel like this video was a come back to my video i did awhile back "whats in your go bag" lol thats a good set up. I have different set ups for different things depending on bugging out or getting home. Urban survival is alot different then wilderness so when im helping someone else build there packs i usually break it down for them on the senarios where theyre from and where they need to get too. Always always always test your gear. Id rather find out i did something wrong or an item wasnt deffective in my back yard then i would in a survival situation.