The Get Home Bag
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- We all know it's important to be prepared. Many of us have a bugout bag but how many of us have one with us everywhere we go? Probably not too many. Keeping a ready kit in your vehicle is a great thing to have to help get you home in an emergency. Keep in mind, this isn't a "bugout or go bag" this is a kit designed to help you survive for a few days while you make your way home. Don't get carried away on one aspect and forget others. You just want a nice balance of fire, water, security, and shelter items. Don't forget maps too. We are making the assumption that cell service is out or unreliable.
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If I lived in Missouri, I'd definitely need one. It's like a 2-4 hour drive everywhere! lol
I like your presentation and the fact that you stated about the holster where as everyone give me the impression that they just carry their weapon only in the pack
You should have all your medical supplies in one area and carry a wool cap in your bag . Nice kit!
i have watched hundreds of videos of get home and bug out bugs, and what surprises me the most is people do not include socks, most of them, in their bags !!!!!!!!!!!!! At least that guy did !!!!!!! Someone is smarter than others !!!!
So right. On one of my practice runs on a cold, rainy, puddly day I had to stop by a military surplus store mid-trek to pick up wool socks I knew they had there. I had zero socks in my bag. 😄 I own many light and heavy ones now for the rotational seasonal switch outs.
If there's MOLLE webbing on the bottom of the pack you could sinch your blanket in a bedroll and tie it to the bottom. May give you a little more real estate in the main compartment
It has built in straps on the bottom
Everybody always says spend the money to get a good this or a good that but if you dont have the money to buy expensive brands you dont need to. I have used and owned some pretty decent flashlights and i always go back to my cheap $5 hardware store flashlight that ive had for ten years. Buy quality but it doesnt need to be name brand to be the best
I'm not saying you need to buy the most expensive of everything to get the best. Some things have a great value at a lower price. The only exception is the bag itself. Cheap bags are usually garbage.
+Trigger Happy Guns Thanks for the video. Can anyone tell me where to buy the bag he is using in the video? What is the name of the bag? Thanks again.
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It's a Maxpedition Falcon 2 and it can be found all over the internet. Amazon probably even has it.
Take this for what it is. I have carried a Stream light stinger with me every night at work for the last seven years. I have dropped it, throw it and just about anything else you can imagine this little thing had been through. It still works excellent and has never failed me once. You think buying the cheap stuff is ok but the time you need it and it doesn't work you'll be kicking yourself. It's kinda like a tourniquet. Everyone says they're to expensive. Personally I am willing to spend $30.00 dollars to be able to stop myself from bleeding out. I'd hate to be that guy who is bleeding and says, "Man, I wish I had a tourniquet." Buy it once, take care of your investment and it will last.
+Dash 42 What kind of injury are you imagining that results in you bleeding out? Do you know how many people die each year from bleeding out? Of those that have, how many do you think could have saved their own lives by applying a tourniquet? Have you ever heard a genuine account of someone actually successfully self-treating a severed artery? It's just not realistic is any measure.
Risk assessment is the key skill, not listing random hypotheticals. You cant prepare for every random possibility. You are more likely to be disabled by blistered feet than a severed artery, by a ratio of about 200,000:1. You'd be better off spending that $30.00 on a good pair of socks.
I have a smaller bag as a 15-20min ride to work on my motorbike is an hour walk. All it has is clothing according to weather, pepper spray, battery bank, energy bar,water, torch, first aid. which I always carry. When my bike got damage from an attempt theft I was able to get home warm without carrying my heavy clunky gear all warm and safe. All i thought it, what would i need to get home safe and sound after a nightshift on foot if I was tired at 3-4am. No one wants to be robbed, no one wants to be shivering cold, no one wants to spend more than they have to for traveling. If you're willing its not a bad idea to set up something to get home. You might not always be able to call for a taxi.
Great story and example. Thanks for sharing.
I have found that military rucksacks remain durable over time. Moll 2 with sustainment pouches ( water bottled, food ) work well and hold up during and after hard use. Sleep gear can be attached to bottom of the pack and more gear stowed on top with straps.
I don't know if any one else has covered this but you should consider one of the stainless GSI style mugs to go around your bottle instead of the military canteen mug, it might free up some space for you.
great video. I am in southern state no use for cold weather things, so I carry a few cliff bars and Mre in place of clothes.
Good advice. Thanks.
I like how you have that klean kanteen set up on the side. I would suggest doing the same on the other side. in the space left over, you could expand your water filtration abilities, add some extra food, keep a rain cover handy, pack a small boo boo kit, or carry your fire kit. having the extra water would be worth it by its self.
This is just a suggestion. If you ditch the canteen cup for a round nalgene stainless steel cup you could nest the Klean Lantern and save room in the pack.
+Shaun Cassady appreciate the suggestion. I actually made a second video where I did some of what you said. Thanks again.
Nice set-up. Lots of great gear.
I, too, use the ‘Falcon 2’ as my GHB, along with the Maxpedition ‘4x10 Bottle Holder’, ‘FR-1 Medical Pouch’ and ‘Mini Roly-Poly’ dump pouch.
Like you, I carry a Sawyer ‘Mini’ water filter, and 40oz Klean Kanteen bottle - but instead of storing a GI canteen cup elsewhere in my pack, I opted for a GSI ‘Glacier’ cup that nests over the bottom of my KK, inside the bottle holder.
My “trauma kit” consists of a CAT tourniquet, Israeli bandage, QuickClot hemostatic gauze, trauma shears, and a few other odds and ends. I keep all of this in the FR-1 pouch, fastened to the outside of my pack (opposite side to the bottle holder) for quick access. If you need your trauma kit, you’re NOT going to want to be digging around in your pack to find it.
For a get-home bag, I recommend stashing a merino wool base layer, wool socks, a full set of light rain gear, hat, gloves, and a good-quality reflective tarp that can serve as a “space blanket” or as a hasty tarp shelter. I carry all of this stuff in the main compartment of my ‘Falcon 2’, with space left for extra food, or whatever.
In the secondary pocket of my pack - my “food & fire pocket” - I carry five different fire-starters, a Trangia alcohol stove, a small bottle of alcohol or methyl hydrate, and a Vargo ‘Hexagon’ wood stove - that also serves as a pot stand and wind screen for the Trangia stove. This compact, lightweight cook-set makes boiling water (for purifying drinking water, brewing up coffee or tea, or for reconstituting a freeze-dried meal) quick, easy and stealthy. Well worth the weight if you’re only going to be traveling one or two days.
I’ve retasked my “admin pocket” as a “navigation, communication & commerce” pocket - complete with compass, maps of our region and province, programmable UHF/VHF/FM radio, CDN$100.00 in small bills, and CDN$100.00 in $2.00 coins (which can be used in Canadian vending machines).
Canadian firearms legislation precludes us from carrying handguns, open or concealed, so the only self-defence-related tools I carry in my GHB are a sturdy, fixed-blade knife, and a tactical flashlight.
Awesome video! I literally have the same exact pack set up including the same side water storage add on. Good choice!
James Velazquez Thanks. It's certainly a good pack. I actually updated this video last week with my current loadout. Thanks for watching.
Just a quick tip based on long distance walking experience. If you can, find another pouch for the other side and balance out the weight. You might find one side of you aches after a few miles due to the weight on one side of the bag. Great vid.
Good tip. Thank you.
Great review, well organized bag. I just did my first get home bag review, it was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I'm a bit of a gear junkie so its a little over packed. I may revisit get home bag verses bug out bag. Thanks for the review.
You should have shelter... 55 gallon 3 mil drum liners and an escape bivvy.
I once( many moons ago) worked at Ft Bragg teaching survival(evade, resist, escape) and one of the key points is this KISS- Keep It Simple Stupid.
Simplify your tools and consider with skill you can fashion tools. Don't go cheap on a knife, yes a multi tool is great, but a knife is a key tool have a solid blade along with your multi tool. Some cordage( para or whatever ) and get some protein bars at GNC- get the high count gram ones for body builders. Unless your in a swampy state you won't need a catadyne filter some chor tabs or iodine work. If you use a canteen cup loose in a bag stuff it with stuff to cut on bulk( remember to pad so your not wearing a bell. And for god sake don't lug around a China folds saw. Your going home not building a damn log cabin kids.
good kit. I'd like to suggest keeping your quick-clot (and consider a tourniquet as well) in the most easily accessible part of the bag. when you need it, seconds count and motor skills are diminished.
Good video. I love the equipment. And I am in love with the bag. Next time though, I would suggest actually showing everything instead of just saying its there. Guys like me love seeing what's in the bottom of the pockets and what types of MREs you are carrying. Also, your stuff looks brand new - might I suggest going out in the field and trying everything out?
Hey! Nice, simple functional bag. Maybe you should throw in some food, at least a couple of energy bars precisely for the short travel time.
+Carlos Eduardo there is an update to this video
@@triggerhappyreviews it'll be a good idea 2 attach a matching Solid Color Medical MOLLE Pouch customly filled with mish mash (mixture) of additional 1st Aid/Trauma Supplies & Meds (Medication) somewhere on2 the exterior/outside of your Get Home Bag in this Video just in case the interior of it runs out of Medical Supplies!
So true about the Zippo not holding fuel. It'll evaporate within a week.
True, but there's a fix. I agree that a Zippo doesn't belong in a bag in the first place and that a Bic is a better choice for that.
However, although I'm not a smoker I always carry a Zippo in my front pant pocket. Top it off and then fit a thick ranger band over it. It takes more than a month for the fuel to evaporate. Peel the ranger band back if you need to light it. Just top it off with fluid every other week or so.
The thing I like about a Zippo is that it's pretty bomb proof. Hide a few extra flints under the felt flap and you're good to go.
My best backpack ... in 30 years using many of those
There is a lot of volume in that canteen cup that is not being used. Consider adding a pair of socks, underwear boxers, and some toiletries. And that goes for the holster as well. I bet you could stuff a pair of low cut socks or maybe a pair of gloves in there. Great bag - liked the video. But every cubic inch of space is real-estate that should be taken advantage of me thinks.
Very good points. I've since added some wipes for cleaning and more clothes. I didn't think about the canteen. Excellent suggestion. Thanks.
Great video
I put a yellow hazard waistcoat in my bag,. It was one I found at the roadside in relatively good condition. Ok I can get a new one very cheaply. The difference is the I have has the name of a national maintenance company on the back and it looks a bit worn. I also used a non tactical rucksack. So to anyone else, I am just a worker trying to get home or to work - not a par military or forces operative.
I have the next model up Streamlight from yours-its 1100 Lumens, and the light GETS OUT THERE! I did notice you didn't seem to have any Bathroom tissue-you might want to consider that. T.P. also makes great tinder for starting a fire.
DID like this video! You were very succinct, and did an excellent job of staying on topic.
Thanks for the suggestion and for watching.
Thank you for the kind response. BTW, I also have the same 600 Lumen Streamlight as well. IT is part of my EDC, while its 1100 Lumen Big Brother stays in my pack.
Hope your friend recovered and is doing well. Santa brought me a Maxpedition Falcon 2 for Christmas, been filling and refilling, trying to find out what works, what I need, how much it weighs. It's gonna be used as a GHB, EDC, day hike pack. I will just swap out the mission specific gear and supplies.
A GHB doesn't need a lot of food, just a few small snacks to keep your head focused, water is important, but its heavy, and freezes. I keep a gallon jug with a paracord strap to lash to the pack or sling it over my shoulder. In my pack I have a stainless bottle/cup and a Geigerrig bladder, a filter, and purification tablets, or I can boil water, but a GHB is for short term. If your not gonna be able to get home within 24 hours, you need a larger more comprehensive pack/plan.
Hi! Just a little update. I now have a Maxpedition Gyrfalcon Backpack-LOVE IT!!!! I keep it in my Pickup at all times. I have TWO Water filters, TWO Flashlights, a 9 source Fire Kit, Shelter, Food & Cooking setup, some extra clothing, some ham radio gear and it is provisioned for myself for EIGHT DAYS!
This past week, my truck was unavailable to me due to a weather event, so the wife and I shared HER car for four days. The Gyrfalcon stayed in my truck. Though I had no emergencies happen, I got to thinking: What if something happens and my Gyrfalcon is 20 miles away?! Or, what if some human caused event takes place and Im cutoff from my truck? So, I'm thinking of getting a little Falcon II and setting it up for my basic emergency needs for 2-3 Days just in case. The Gyrfalcon is the Mother Ship & the Falcon II would ALWAYS be with me away from my Truck, regardless of where I am or what I'm doing, and will serve as an EDC "Lifeboat", with duplication of my must-haves to survive. If I still have to book for home on foot, I'll go back to my truck, pull the EDC gear in the Falcon II, transfer it back to the Gyrfalcon, (assuming I can get to it-if not, I'm still provisioned for the minimum 3 days) and off for home I'll go.
Trigger happy - says it all :)
Good ideas, but I thought a get home bag was for use in a catastrophic situation and smaller in size for quick travel purposes, whereas a survival bag is larger to cover a much larger time frame where you may need to camp out for a long time? I want my get home bag light so I can run with it. If I can't run with it to avoid undesirables or pick up the pace for another reason, and have to drop it it does me no good.
other than a blanket, I didn't see any kind of shelter gear..IE: rope/twine, tarp, space blanket just in case you have to spend the night/s out..and away from your vehicle.
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Good vid !
Great video! I've put together basically the same thing. A few times people have sort of mocked the whole idea of a 'Get Home Bag' rather than or in addition to a B.O.B... but when you think about it, what is more likely to happen? We all know of the rationale behind a B.O.B., and hope we never need it. But being 'away from home & stranded' can happen any time we leave our house.
Again... great informational video!
Jerry Foshee Thanks for the kind words. I agree with your thoughts 100%. Many people don't understand that it's not just a SHTF type incident that this is for. This bag is for any kind of emergency that might come up. While we can't prepare for everything, it's good to be somewhat ready.
A wise man once told me that there is no such thing as 'prepared'... only 'preparing'.
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Cut a 26" bicycle innertube into 1.5 or 2" widths and slide one over your zippo. It will alleviate the leaking issue
This bag is my new range bag
Non-Lethal security try some pepper spray and for back up some Bear Spray (think it works on the four legged bears). Also in the hydration pocket put some soft armor in with the water bladder. I keep a case of water in the trunk to put in the water bladder if needed or rotate to the kitchen for drinking. A good back up for the cell phone is an AM/FM/WB radio by Lacrosse with some ear buds to save on batteries. Lithium batteries store longer and like the cool weather better. Have three Leatherman tools to choose from and may add the Leatherman Bracelet-the budget, the budget. Remember the "The Ten Essentials".
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My get home bag is a rock, hit someone with the rock, take they're keys and drive home
+Logan Penner so theft and murder then?
+Trigger Happy Guns I'm just jokin around, I have a get home bag too, and good vid
+Logan Penner you never know these days. Thanks for watching.
+Trigger Happy Guns yeah, no problem
Quick tip. Store a small pistols cleaning gear. Just a small brush CLP and a boar punch and your good. If the bag gets dirty u drop the pistol. Shit happens, a dirty firearm is a useless firearm. Great pack btw
Thanks for the tip. I've got an Otis system that is pretty compact. Might as well toss it in.
Great Pack! What do you include for food?
I keep some mre's in there along with a couple energy bars.
Nice job interesting thoughts, any chance you could a list on your page of the contents of your bag?
Like your bag and video for that matter. You need to get some dirt on it though...
just an idea instead of putting the cup in the pack get a cheap nesting cup and put the bottle in the cup in your side kit. saves room for other cool stuff lol
+Geoffrey Lundwall I have a newer video of this out where I've changed quite a bit. Thanks for the suggestions.
cool bag i,m gonna try to do the same
good video and pack, i believe you should throw some food and shelter ie. clif bars and a tarp. i also carry a warm blanket in my pack but to save space i attached it to the outside of the pack .
thanks for sharing
Thanks for the suggestions.
*** One thing that you're GREATLY missing that I highly suggest for any bug out or get home bag is a small "LA Cross, All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio." Is small and light weight.. Has a hand crank for electricity... No batteries needed, And a solar panel, an LED light, AM/FM/WB radio. GREAT for weather conditions and important information in the car, at home with no electricity or in the woods! Crank it up and you are ready to go any where with endless music, information and light. Check one out... It is a MUST to have.
The blanket should go on the outside if you need more room in the pack for foraged food.
That's certainly an option. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm up here in NW Ohio, do you swap it all out with the changing of the seasons? I know ohio weather changes on a dime.
+Jeremy Hunker Lots of it stays. I have an update of this video with more stuff in the bag and that might show you some changes I've made. Since even that video, I've added more rain gear, a pair of pants and more socks. It's tough to get what I need in that small of a bag but adding too much more defeats the purpose. I guess if you can keep dry, that would help.
Great go bag...lots of very useful gear...
Tips:
After you drink water from a metal bottle( works with plastic bottles too but you have to transfer water into it) , you can heat more water ,and use it as hot water bladder for cold trip( like in winter). Use paracord to make a simple shoulder harness and put the bottle near the heart area to keep your core warm. Works either if you're on the move or sleeping in the cold. Bandana or sock could be used with it too. This method of keeping warm is similar to heating rocks. Last few hours depending on insulation and how cold it feels outside.
If you dont have road flares or glow sticks, you can take a white/orange or yellow bag with a flashlight to make large 3 to 10 feet halo signals. (th-cam.com/video/jGp2DRS6duY/w-d-xo.html)
Good ideas!
Paranoid yes nothing wrong with being prepared though man stay alert the world is a different place man
What size bottle pouch is that? the bigger or smaller version? I know Maxpedition do two sizes.
It's actually condor brand. The maxpedition was a little expensive for my taste.
Can you tell me the name of the backpack!? Please I love this bag!!
Maxpedition Falcon II
What flashlight was that. Looked awesome
It's a Streamlight Twin Task 3C. Great light.
Another member to my wishlist lol
I'm not here to criticize but I see an issue with your bag. I have a cheaper version of your bag made by Red Rock Outdoors. I didn't notice the issue until I started to set up my EDC bag. There are no rain flaps to cover the zippers on your bag and mine. In case of rain the water will easily seap through the zippers. The rain flaps help keep most of the rain out. So you may need to use zip lock bags to keep some of your gear in. If your bag doesn't have a drainage hole you may want to install one or two. They make small plastic grommets that snap in.
+ese hombre Get a bag cover with elastic to keep it dry.
+James Carmean Or purchase a properly made backback that is suited for inclement weather.
@@jamescarmean2701 Yes, makes it less tactical looking as well WITHOUT having to make an investment in a brand new bag if you don't have that kind of extra $ lying around.
They sell 2-pks of these (nylon waterproof covers) on Amazon for btw ~$10-$20ish right now depending on the size of your bag.
Some have a reflective safety stripe across the back and offer options that include a dark color cover paired with a neon safety color. That makes it easy enough to swap out in case you do need that loud brightness for surprise/urgent reasons.
What is the total weight of the backpack?
Nice, have you seen the Vanquest Javelin 2.0 bag?
I'd like to get my hands on that one.
hey saw you didn't have shelter, id say go to a meijer and get one of there light wight hammocks and use a tarp, that's what i have in mine
Appreciate the advice.
Trigger Happy, If you are going to do a Proper review like the Falcon 2 , unzip the bag and lets see the pouches/ storage sections .
Gary Huelsman there are tons of those already on here. The bag wasn't the point of the video.
Nothing wrong with a Zippo lighter in your bag. Just buy a tiny bottle of fuel to fill it. I’ll take a zippo for a bic any day.
Shelter. Did i miss it? I saw that you had a blanket. But i dont remember seeing anything for shelter.
The next video I'm going to do will have numerous updates to the bag.
kinder Do you have a link education for sewing this bags
I think KLEAN KANTEEN is American? anyway I'm from the United Kingdom I love them I have 2 wide mouth kanteens one is 40 once the other is the massive 60 once GREAT for boiling water and storing water
2-3 days and no tarp?
No Shelter?
BEFORE YOU RUN OUT AND SPEND THE MONEY ON ANY KIND OF BAG, BUY OR GET YOUR HIKING BOOTS/SHOES... BECAUSE IF YOU CANT WALK, IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW GOOD YOUR PACK IS, YOU STILL AREN'T GOING ANY WHERE...
sounds a little like chris pratt
Shouldn't have swerved to miss the deer and then he wouldn't of gotten all that trouble
So the bugout bag gets you out bush... And the get home bag helps you get home?
adam eve Pretty much. It's a much lighter kit with a lot less stuff. It's meant to be kept with you pretty much all the time, unlike a bugout bag.
Maxpedition rocks.
You bet it does.
I would love to have one. I use condor though which is also a good bag.
What color is the bag sir
Believe it’s called coyote tan.
How often do you get hurricanes in Ohio?
+NicholasG28 more often than you think. What's your point?
Trigger Happy Guns You mentioned you lived in Ohio and you used a hurricane as an example of when you would use the bag. I'm from Australia so I'm not familiar with US geography and I didn't think Ohio had many hurricanes but apparently you get them every now and then. You learn something new everyday haha
NicholasG28 got ya. Yeah we generally don't get what the coast does. Usually more flooding and power outages that last a while. Had one in 2012 and we were without power for 9 days.
What water bottle pouch is that?
Cameron Herrin I think its a Condor.
Thanks for the info
It is Condor. Sorry for late response. I've been really neglecting my channel lately. Too many irons in the fire so to speak.
Much appreciated Trigger Happy Guns
That why you hit the deer, never swerved to miss a deer and roll your vehicle over
What if your home isn't there to get to?
+Doctor Doom I don't think it's possible to truly prepare for an event like that.
I do think so and I do prepare for that.
+Doctor Doom so share your wisdom.
1. Bigger bag 2. Bushcraft
Hey Bother good review, some really good points....thanks for sharing....I subscribed to your channel, please do the same....where in Ohio? I am close Akron...take care
Ed
I'm in stow. do u have any use for a new maxpedition jumbo in black. we can trade for cool edc stuff or if u have another bag we can trade. that jumbo is nice. just not for me. thanks. Jeff
Hey Jeff, no I do not...I have to many Maxpedition packs as it is and I do not use them much anymore. Good nice packs but I use others now for the most part...but hey keep me in mind, I do have things to trade....take care!
I have 6 bags . 1. Transit bag (use to get to my “get home bag “). 2. Get Home bag 3. Bug out bag 4. Defender Bag (Home defense). 5. Minuteman bag 6. Load out bag .
I spent $2000 in shit that will never use . I have a clutter house with prepping gear , I have zero money to travel , I spend hours a day watching stupid videos like these , I’m single , and waiting for the doomsday to come to justify my purchases .
Don’t be like me . Live your life freely and yes make a little emergency kit but don’t get caught up his prepper trend . Your creator will take you from this life and to the next when he chooses . Trust God and do good in Gods name .
Are things better now for you after your realization above? Sounds like you got All The Things together, so did you let go, get more organized and streamline anything in particular over the past few years?
Hahaha, KARMA BITCH! No jk, a crash is very serious, but that was kind of karma so..
If I can you one thing this was a great video but you bought to big of a bag for what you need, at the end you were just stuffing it with stuff. I hate to be rude but what is the propose of doing this if we never change for the better. But over all good job.
why cant you boil water in plastic??? you can and u can in a styrofoam cup as well
Yes you can boil water in plastic. Two issues with that. One, it can be toxic to do so. Two, why risk losing your container when you can just use steel?
Cause the melting point of plastic is around 110°C cutting it kinda close in the fumes department
North of dayton ohio here.
sounds like other than a moderate inconvenience, your friend made it out ok so I'm still leaning toward you being paranoid. bag would have just been more shit he had to lug out with himself. corporate is good at making you think you NEED these things in 10 different varieties.
+Gerri Dandridge To each their own. I don't think it's paranoid at all.
That bag is very similar to my condor bag. Except yours cost two or three times more than a condor