My Emergency Get-Me-Home Grab Bag. What I Keep In My Bug-Out Bag BOB.
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- Being prepared for an emergency is really important, hopefully it’ll never happen, but just suppose it does, would you be able to survive until help arrived or make it to safety even if that took several days with just the items on your person?
In this video, I go through the contents of my emergency ‘get me home’ grab bag or bug-out bag (BOB). A selection of emergency items that would hopefully help me if it all went pear shaped! First aid equipment, water treatment, basic shelter kit, a means of making fire and food supplies. It is certainly not a comprehensive list and there are almost certainly items I will change or add as I think of them, but hopefully I’ve got most things covered!
An emergency doesn’t necessarily mean the Apocalypse, a car accident or break-down on a remote stretch of road, being the first on the scene of a car accident, a terrorist incident, a natural disaster, unusual or unexpected weather conditions such a snow storm, or just simply forgetting an essential item on a trip! Hopefully, I’ll never need it, but I know it is there in my vehicle if I ever do!
I hope you enjoy the video and find it useful. Thanks for watching!
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Music: Humidity by Silent Partner
Simon, this is great info for anyone caught in ANY situation. If I should lose power in the winter in a storm, I actually have a lot of what I would need to take care. A wood stove in the house is obviously a plus!!! a 5 or 6+ day supply of wood in the woodshed, if it's wintertime. I have a couple of freezers in an outside garage with food that would keep for a time if cold enough. Your information is not only essential but inspirational - makes you think about emergencies and what you would need to do, even if at home!! I wouldn't want to have to go it alone like this, but I know I could!!!
Thanks Maggie!
You make a very good point about being prepared, not only away from home, but at home too! We have the means to keep warm (a wood stove like you) a means to cook (I’m a man of many stoves!!) and various kerosene lamps for light. There’s usually plenty of food in the house too. Prepared, prepared, prepared! 😁
A space blanket with a dayglo orange backing folds up to next to nothing and provides warmth and high visibility, and can be tied over a basha if necessary
Nice one, always be prepared. I think I would include a whistle as well. :)
Cheers! Yes, a whistle is a good idea!
@@simonablokeinthewoods here's something you're missing inside your Coyote BOB in this video I highly recommend storing: 1 Condor Outdoor Knife Arsenal Carry Case in Black or OD (Olive Drab) Green filled with 6 of the same Spring Assisted Folding Pocket Knives or 6 different variety of Spring Assisted Folding Pocket Knives depending on their size after all ya should always have a backup Knife 4 your Main/Primary Knife or better yet a few backup Knives 2 be better prepared just in case something happens 2 your Main/Primary Knife such as ya la lose your Main/Primary Knife someplace/somewhere!
Great emergency bag, I personally find it missing 2 very important things, a large garbage bag for throwing over your pack and a poncho or another garbage bag during heavy rains. There are plastic ponchos that take up as much room as a hand warmer. Also would throw in a few bug repellent and alcohol wipes that are individually packaged and a thin pair of wool socks.
All good additions - to be honest the bag has evolved slightly since filming this video and I’ve added a few items - I like the idea of a poncho and repellant would be a great addition too. 👍
Thank you Simon for another great professionally-made educational video. Your videos are both professional and friendly. And thanks for not being one of the many TH-camrs who love to hear themselves go on about nothing. Your videos get straight to the point and we appreciate you for it. All the best to you.
Thank you! That is hugely appreciated! 😁👍
Simon, with regards to the knife and the police, I asked the police about having axes and knives going to camping location in the car. They said if I had them in a tub then put them in my camping bag then I shouldn't have any problems.
DNA Deliverer Same here in Australia. If you have a lawful excuse to carry a knife such as for camping and it's with other camping or bushcraft equipment there's no worries. If it was on your belt as your walking around town that's another story!
@Jon Denyer That's fked up, I went into a police station and stated that i didn't want to get in trouble so please advice me how I can carry these from A to B. It was they who said as long as I put my blades and axes in a tub and place that in the bottom of my bag. I think it would be a good idea to do this again and record the police, that way it should "help" to protect you.
@Jon Denyer I would also suggest you recording your next search, as 9 out of 10 searches are done incorrectly, if they do it wrong you can sue them for £500...
Cheers! I think that’s the key really, keep it well buried amongst your other related bushcraft kit and you can show you have reasonable good cause and purpose! Unless you get an arse-hole who is just trying to boost his numbers!
I used to go out with my mates camping in the 80's and we always had our survival knifes strapped to our belts in full view. We caught buses out into Derbyshire and no-one even gave us a second glance.It was blatantly obvious we weren't going to use said knives to cause mass slaughter in a terroristic stylee. I doubt you could get away with that these days, sadly.
Don't know how after all these years now I haven't seen this yet, 😕 haha excellent loadout simple and sweet!! 😁✌️💚
The comment i made previous was, that you could buy some l/weight bright orange material & sew it onto the underside of the tarp that way 1 thing has 2 uses, dpm side as a tarp, orange side as a signal
atb
Good idea mate! You can get space blankets with one orange side - might be a lightweight option. 👍 thanks for re-commenting Barry!
Like the intro simon, very good lol
I want that rover. What a unit! 👌👌
Enjoyed this Simon :) Thanks. Good wishes.......Les
White blanket for outdoors. TH-cam survivers are the best lol.
Bushcraft white! (I have one in green too, but I keep that one for best) 👍
About time too!
Cordage, gloves, helicopter, good woman...
Hahaha - that sounds like a better bag!
Sorry about the wait sir, hope you managed to find something to entertain yourself with in the interim! 😁
Simon, a bloke in the woods
I did, and I’ll be sending you an invoice to pay for it.
Also a .22 collapsible backpackers long rifle with 100 rounds and a .38 revolver with 50 rounds, or a .45. There are these things called bears. But the main danger is from humans.
No bears here, but plenty of people. We have very tight gun laws in the UK, carrying a rifle, hand gun or any other kind of firearm in a bag in your car is out of the question. 👍
@@simonablokeinthewoods Would it be possible to take proficiency, safety, psychological and legal exams to qualify for the sole purpose of self defense against criminals who carry firearms?
Those small single serving soy sauce pouches are great for making rice worth eating.
He's back 😀
Sounds like the fuel pump isn't pumping mate. Have you tried changing the fuse?
The breakdown was staged - you are right about the fuel pump though - I simply disconnected the fuel cutoff solenoid. 😁👍
@@simonablokeinthewoods marvelous! Excellent video as always Simon.
To fix a Landrover, you just need a bigger hammer. Real Men drive Russian Lada Niva's ''wink''.
Stick or Twist is the big question insofar as, when to stay with your vehicle and when to leave it. When the engine won't start and you're in a blizzard, it will quickly become like a refrigerator inside there so, you need to think about heating inside until the blizzard subsides. Even a none starting vehicle provides many survival opportunities, such as:- a 12 or 24 Volt battery that you can use to start fires, a fuel tank of Petrol or Diesel you can get and use too. Cutting up foam seats for feet warmers and numerous applications, but most ordinary folk will unfortunately just die in their vehicles from hypothermia. I filmed all of this 2-3 weeks ago, didn't like it so didn't upload, but it is something that I wish to do as we have already had our first snow and there is far more to come. Only tip I would add to your pack Simon is the Hi-Vis vest, walking in the dark, in snow, the Hi-Vis will get you noticed and even if you lay it over your Tarp.
Haha - you need to be real man to drive a Lada, so you can push it up those hills! 🤣🤣
Good point about using vehicle parts - full of resources. I’m going to add some candles to my kit for heating the intetior (with a bit of ventilation!) for when ‘sticking’ is the best option.
Shame you didn’t like the vid you made - would be an interesting watch!
Cheers!
Oh the joys of UK knife law which is such bollocks I think same as guns knives should be licensed so law abiding citizens like us can carry a fixed blade Bushcraft knife , I've got a shotgun cert and can freely carry it in a gun bag down the street but can't carry a leather man. Go figure.
That is just bonkers!! I think you are right, introduce a licence system - most of us would be willing and nothing sinister to hide! Atb, Simon
@@simonablokeinthewoods What difference would a licence make?
NICE! Very well put together kit that does the job but does not break the bank. With knowledge, this kit could help anyone out of a bad situation.Here in the tropics (Philippines), we would definitely add mosquito repellent, our bugs often carry some bad things. We might also add a powdered sports drink to get electrolytes into a dehydrated person quickly, again, because of our location.
You need to add BIC lighter.
I would add some money :) if only a five pound note :)
Good idea! You walk for days to reach civilisation, but if you’ve got no cash when you get there to buy food/make a phone call etc, that would be a complete bummer!!
What about sea sickness pills for when driving the Land Rover!
🤣🤣🤣 bloody good idea!!
I'd suggest Valium to help suppress your rage when it breaks down ! lol
If your packing a fixed blade knife I would recommend rolling it up in your tarp or sleeping bag. Has saved me in the past, can't say anything about todays climate.
FFS carry an axe and a saw, if you are out in the wilds in a landie, who is gonna complain?
@@inregionecaecorum still, it's ridiculous not being able to carry a knife.
Wouldn’t it be a pain to have to unroll your sleeping bag every time you have to cut something?
117rebel - the idea of having it rolled up in a bag is so you don’t get arrested. Presumably once you put your bag on the knife can come out.
Andy P the purpose of rolling it into something makes it difficult to access while transporting or in a public environment. I don't know where you go camping but I've never run into any police when actually camping.
A camouflage tarp would be great in snow!
Looks like a good impromptu camping kit!
I thourghly enjoyed this video.first off; your choice of music. Reminicent of Waylon Junnings. Love his music.
The Paracord : Is that Military grade 550 par r achute cord?
Your first aid kit; why no mirror or tweezers
Why no liquid Iodine, for be antiseptic or to purify water after boiling.
Separate from Ur phone, in case you loose it. A list of emergency or contact numbers.
Thanks for sharing.
Stay safe in the woods
Thanks James - yes it is 550 cord, as for the first aid kit - yes, that needs looking at really - I have a big, much more comprehensive FA kit in my vehicle, but I Niue to add to the one in the bag. 👍
That's a hell of a kit👍
That was great and yes I was shocked at first to see land Rover not starting 😆
Hahaha - they are not well known for build quality, but at least when they fall apart, you can fix them with minimal tools - good old mechanical machines - wouldn’t have a clue with a modern computerised engine!
@@simonablokeinthewoods Nice! It looks as old as my Jeep. :)
I feel your pain when it comes to the regulations over kinfes and firearms even though I live in the great state of Texas. Working on a installation that has tough regulations on what you can and cannot have in your vehicle or on your person, its hard to keep a good get home bag.
In Alabama our Supreme court handed down a ruling that an employer can NOT regulate what an employee has in their car as far as the 2nd A goes. Im sure that doesn't go far when you work on a Federal Installation.
Great bag! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. You might want to look into a sawyer squeeze to filter your water. You can just put it directly on top of your water bottles whenever you want a drink. Also a couple of heavy mil trash bags would be very useful for making a softer bed & don’t take up much space in your bag. Thank you & I hope that this message finds you well!
Brilliant. I have been trying to put together a bug out bag for my car in the winter months, but found I was doubling up on a lot of items. Your video has helped me to focus more and get back on track. Thank you!
Thank you - glad it helped! Happy Christmas, Simon 🎄
My Brotha I found this to be the best emergency kit I have seen. Here in the US and you probably have seen, most videos are made by gear junkies. #3 different knives, an axe and a saw, 17 million ways to start fire etc. Your vid was honestly very refreshing to see. Sorry that you have to toe the line when it comes to your knife laws, but gotta make those hard choices sometimes.
Thank you! It’s better to keep things simple I think - if and when a situation arises, there are enough decisions to make without thinking about which knife to use hahaha. 👍
And always a Glock, an AR15, and full combat belt kit 😆 of course, despite the chance of ever needing them being vanishingly small in the US. On the knife thing, the blade law in the UK gives police a fair bit of leeway, that I’m sure would be given if there was a mass car-abandoning snowstorm.
Great, well thought out kit Simon.
UK knife laws in 2024 are not straightforward. A penknife with a blade of 3 inches or less is fine providing it is not a locking blade. If used or intended for use as a weapon then even possession of the humble penknife becomes a criminal offence.
The single bladed sheath knife you are carrying would be unlikely to cause you any issues if you can show a legitimate purpose for having it in a public place. As part of a more comprehensive survival kit for the events you alluded to it would, I believe, be permitted. Keeping the bag secure in the back of your Landy (or boot), where you do not have immediate access to it adds further weight in your favour. Ultimately, it would be for a court to decide if it ever got that far....I don't ever believe it would though as long as you are perfectly well behaved 😆
"Without Lawful Authority or Reasonable Excuse" is the get out clause for the knife matey and I'm ex plod so you would be covered by the 'reasonable excuse' part of the Law.
Tuna in foil sachets are a thing to consider. Light as and good protien source, and cheap.
If you get the type of tuna that's in oil, you can make a lamp using the oil and a wick.
The only part of that I would worry about is how it would keep say if you keep your pack in a hot car. But I snack on those individual serving Tuna packages all the time so would certainly consider keeping a few in a get home bag. I'd prefer my bag to be relatively low maintenance.
@@Shane-Singleton as long as you aren't in the 100° range (American, idk Celsius sorry) a tin would be fine. I agree that the pouches can expand and open at 120° which a car can heat up to in 100° weather.
@@johnmichaels4330 Texas here. If it won't withstand 110 in August in the trunk of a black car I can't use it.
@@Shane-Singleton yup, Houston area here. Same thing.
Very well thought out, only thing I would like to have is, possibly some small fishing line and hooks. All together it is an awesome bag Mate. exceptional video as expected from you. Atb Von
Thanks mate! Fishing kit is a good addition! It’s an art form I need to improve on - I am a terrible fisherman hahaha!
@@simonablokeinthewoods Extra thick fishing line so that you can lay out night lines to catch eels in ponds.
Funkypreper would be proud of you 😊 lol nice one Simon
😂😂 cheers Steve!
Lol yeah Darren would be impresses. Not too much. Just enough.
I think you can carry the Mora as long as you can prove what it's for. Nice video and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work.
This is more and more relevant with motorway travel ... Where if you break down you can't sit in your car on hard shoulder... Which is fine except if it's raining cold etc... so I carry such a bag in my car ... something to sit on ...poncho bright orange/ tarp and lots of other stuff. Coincidentally I use the same pack lol
That's a cracking kit, with all the essentials covered. Recently came across your channel, and am really enjoying your content.
Best wishes,
Ben.
Thanks Ben!
How about one of those big orange emergency bivvy bags, I can pull double duty as emergency shelter and signaling instead of buying a new tarp/basha
Not enough people cover how in reality most people won't be able to carry their bug out bag because they've packed every item from REI and have over estimated their abilities. Look at the first arctic expeditions as an example of how humans over estimate themselves and pack way to much. Don't mean to be daft just realistic.
Genuine survival is not some idealic fantasy.
For a small bug out bag it was fairly comprehensive
This is were I have an issue. If you view this as small your probably envisioning survival to be some idealic survivorman situation and your overestimating your strength. Life isn't a video game. How are you going to run or even just walk for a long time with a pack bigger than this? Your not Arnold or some action star from a movie. I'm envisioning your pack to be some 100 kg monstrosity you envision being able to carry for hours.
I'd have a few toiletries - wet wipes, toothbrush etc. Plus some work gloves to protect your hands and warm socks (can also work as mittens when cold) and change of undies, if doing a lot of walking need to keep you feet in good condition and don't want chaffing of your bits either :)
The lightest kit I would ever carry is a metal water bottle, a good fixed blade knife, and gloves. Your hands are the most important tool you have. You can injure any other body part and still reasonably take care of survival tasks, your hands go and your screwed.
Your dedication to tell a story is amazing, and it shows in a this great video. I live in an area that is supposedly ripe for a "mega" earthquake some day, so I keep a bag in my car too that would allow me to get through a few days. One thing needed is a small stove and pot, and your set up makes sense to me. Thanks again for information that is useful to me, even though I'm 5,000 miles away.
Thank you, glad it was useful! Fingers crossed you’ll never need it! 🤞🙂
Cracking video Simon I don't carry a bug out bag but have a few fings in the car that might make a difference in helping to stay worm and Bryan atb jimmy 😎 😎
Great tips for kit there I’ve carried a Bob/get home bag since I was about 16 I’m 41 now lol and yes I ust to carry a small Bowie in my bag but swooped it out for a mora also but I have been stoped a few time it the years and had the bag searched they have seen the mora on both occasions in different parts of the country once in south east uk on the m25 and the other in Devon. Both time the bag got serched and I was asked about the knife etc and I explained it and the bag wich they pretty much already under stood the reason for the bag before getting to the knife theirs also a opinal in there to which they said about locking and why I could not just use this knife and not have the mora. I explained about split I g woods for fire in a emergency’s to and both time perfectly acceptable they then watched me pack it away while asking me question about the kit and scenarios I could and would use it for etc and they seemed very interested I have also be stopped walking to a woodland in croydon with a mora and after explaining I was going wild camping doing a survival and Bushcraft video for TH-cam and that I had a larger knife sealed and tucked away at the bottom of my bag they wanted to see it the radioed my name location addressee described the knife etc to sombody on the phone and told them wot I had said I was doing where I would be exactly and was left alone to go on my way with a stop and search slip and a extra phone number incase my something happen liked being robbed or my bag was stolen etc. I admit I’ve been lucky I suppose so far but. I’m sure one day I’ll get a copper that didn’t care and just want to get the arrest. Under his belt I’m sure I think it’s all about good reason with larger knives and wether the police beleave you or not but if u have a good reason then in court u can fight that reason like for instance the mora and a smal folder u can ague the face that it would be dangerous for u to use the fold to Barton wood etc as it wood break where as with the mora u could dig a whole Barton wood cut some decent lengths of wood for building a shelter with ur tap etc. Still a good video though thanks for sharing I my do a updated video like this at some point myself although it would reach the same amount of people it’s would and u might possibly want to do a up to date video urself
I like you Simon, fun to watch. And you never know when the Zombies May come. 👍🏻
Thanks Kim! 😁
Nice kit, i would add a mylar spaceblanket and a few big garbage bags (drumliners) And maybe a emergency bivvy? Mine is just 300 grams and red in color.
It could double as a signaling device and keep you and your wool blanket dry. Wet wool weighs a ton. ;)
A spork Simon!
You forgot your spork! 😉
Nice video mate!
Simon will be carving out one to fill in his free time whilst avoiding the zombies.
thanks, Simon - love catching up on these older videos - and after watching this I no longer fear the Zombie apocalypse 😁
Hahaha - it all seems a bit more real at the moment doesn’t it! Stay safe and keep well. 👍
Amazing just how much stuff we can put in these packs. Carefully selected, they can help us survive many scenarios. Love the UK, shame you have to worry about owning a simple Mora knife.
Yeah, that is crazy..... absolutely crazy.
Great set up and always good to hear another's view on the 'get me home kit'. Thanks for sharing
The effort of filming your landy 'breaking down' was definitely worth it... fantastic start to the video! Great bug out bag too - I'm definitely going to add one to mine and the wife's car ✌🏽
Nice pace and good explanations. You've got enough gear and nothing fancy or expensive. We all like "cool" gear, but it's about being prepared to take care of ourselves. Enjoyed your video.
Thank you! 👍
4:18 video starts.
Ģreat gift for first car owner
How do you guys in the UK and Europe deal with the bullshit laws. You can't have a mora?!?
You can have a mora, and indeed bigger knives, you just can’t carry one around. We have a big problem here with knife crime, our strict laws are helping which is a good thing. A legal carry knife can only have a non-locking folding blade of less than 3” (if I remember correctly)
@@simonablokeinthewoods man that sucks
If Worried about the knife, a folding saw and folding knife would do the job, for Winter Car Survival, store additional items in the spare wheel and cubby holes, such as mylar blankets, often you may have passengers!
Afternoon bloke, I had a thought occur while watching this and I’d be interested to hear some feedback from viewers. My thought is this:-
When assembling an emergency bag, is it advisable, even imperative that the best possible components are sourced and included? This collection of equipment is, after all, going to be utilised in real, unplanned and possibly though hopefully not, dire emergency. It is my belief that if and when affordable, highest quality ESSENTIAL components be included as early as possible. After all, if survival depends upon a system, you give yourself the best chance by including the most appropriate and capable tools available. Obviously any sensibly assembled emergency measures kit is better than none at all, but the question persists.
I totally agree with you Nick - the best you can afford (within reason!) which isn’t necessarily the most expensive either! As you quite rightly said, your life may rely on it. I’d go for quality, reliable gear that you are familiar with and trust. Avoid gimmicky survival items unless they will actually serve a purpose (or better still more than one purpose!) surplus gear is often a good bet as it is tried and tested - the basha for example - bombproof military spec, loads of options on use and can be used for other purposes (stretcher, rainwater collector, leaf litter collection, groundsheet, hide for hunting game, skin for a coracle style boat/raft, etc etc) I’ll probably upgrade and add items to my kit over time as I come across better alternatives!
"duct tape, so useful, hundreds of uses i mean... you name it"
couldn't fix the land rover, though, could it ?!
I was surprised to not see a rain poncho &/or a Life Tent Emergency Shelter. Where's Maggie's bug- out- bag? Doggo gotta survive too. And isn't she the one to carry the Brandy?!
If you do stay with your car, they're small enough to justify the space they take up.
That's a genuinely comprehensive setup! Enjoyed the video too but, there is one thing... What did you do to the Landy to prevent it starting? Just curious :-) Thanks for more entertaining and useful/thought provoking content.
Chris.
Thanks Chris! I disconnected the fuel shutoff solenoid - one of only three electrical connections to my engine! Got to love an old school simple mechanical engine - if I’d done that with a modern engine, the ECU would have probably thrown a wobbly!!
Thanks mate, simon
Basha - British Army Standard Hotel Accommodation . Those were the days! Cant believe I used to get paid to spend weeks living under one of those . .. nice video... I agree people should keep a bit of kit in their vehicle. .. ..
Haha - that is the perfect Acronym! A basha and a fart bag! Why did those maggot doss bags always smell of cabbage hahaha!
I always say to people that gonna be driving in the snow, "pretend your going camping, and take everything but the tent".
iv'e got a bag similar in content that i keep in my van.
A few months back i was delivering to some royal event in Hyde park, the police searched my entire van, bag contents and all. Confiscated my folding knife, (£40) 'cos it had a locking blade'. But let me keep my mora knife. Work that one out if you can?
Good emergency bag, and good advice. lets hope some of the lesser prepared people watch it and take note.
Gary.
That is crazy! Someone in charge needs to take a good look at our confusing and contradicting laws!!
Good advise for winter driving!
Cheers Gary!
“Me an American (sitting in a parking lot watching this video waiting for someone with a 12 gauge behind my front seat in my truck) wow strict knife laws huh”
Hahaha - well, that puts it in perspective!! The laws are a bit unclear here actually. If you have good cause and purpose for having a knife (backed up by the other gear in your bag - (clearly camping related) you would be unlikely to get in trouble, but you can’t walk around with a knife hanging off your belt whilst you go to the store. Then there is the laws about locking blades - you can have a folding blade on your person up to 3” I believe, but it mustn’t have a locking mechanism (a safety feature!!) because it then gets classed as a fixed blade! Bonkers isn’t it - just because a few dick-heads like to go around stabbing each other!
with all respect sir...the gun and knife "laws" in the UK are patently ABSURD. The thugs have NO problem acquiring them, do they? Hello from the US...
Love your content as ever Simon, well produced with a decent story line. but I really don’t buy into the prepper thing, unless I bought a Land Rover of course, then I’d be prepped up to the eyeballs for every trip.😂😂
Just tell the police that it's your emergency zombie apocalypse knife.....they'll understand.
There's some very useful stuff in the bag but there is quite a bit that I would consider wasted for the type of bag you are talking about. If this is a vehicle breakdown bag (which I got the impression it is) then most of these items should be stored in the vehicle as standard (first aid etc) and you shouldn't be leaving the vehicle. If you breakdown it's going to be on a road unless you are doing serious off road travel in which case you would be taking much more equipment for your trip (tent, stove etc). A vehicle breakdown bag for general use needs warm clothes, ready to eat snacks, bottled water and emergency contact equipment, not a tarp, billy can etc. Just my personal opinion of course and I hope you will see it as constructive.
Cool load out I would add some diaria tablets too and some TP you have a new sub hit me back if you like .Thanks for sharing and God bless you.
Thank you and thanks for the sub! 👍
Better than usual suggestions for using each item plus a fine selection of items. Somehow, I believe YOU could have fixed the vehicle!
Hahaha - I know that engine intimately, having taken it out and rebuilt it - it’s a very simple engine - just the way I like it! Cheers James!
Simon A Bloke, perhaps it’s been suggested, but if you’re out for a day or so, a roll of TP might be useful for sanitary reasons and fire starting. Meds, some tums and diarrhea tabs may come in handy too, if you drink some bad water. Cheers, Skillet
UK knife laws are as idiotic as over zealous knife laws in lots of countries now. Knife attacks seem to be primarily made by teenagers with big arse chef knives from Pound Shops, but they can't ban those, so they punish the people who actually use knives for hobbies and craft.
Keyboard warrior bureaucrats & Politicians, who've never set foot in the countryside in their sheltered lives can't imagine why anyone would need a pocket knife or fixed blade camp knife... SIGH
nice troopy...I find it difficult to believe that you don't have the right tools in there to fix most things, haha...your channel is very enjoyable...God bless you folks...doug Kanada)
DOUG HUNTER yes, god bless you too....oh wait......did you just suggest that........your invisible friend who created everything and knows everything is going to bless this person (on behalf of you saying so)? Yay!
Oh wait....so why would the TH-camr need all these items if you’ve just blessed this person?
I’m very confused!
DOUG HUNTER you had a near death experience, wow I’m sorry to hear that. But by mentioning this, are you suggesting you saw Allah, and this has confirmed your beliefs?
hahaha ,you will sure find out yourself...incidentally, the muslim and Christian religious groups were connected in ancient days, the jesuits (who have to be jews whether false or pharacitical) have had their luciferian hands in all religions...but you probably know that from your own research eh?
DOUG HUNTER cheers for the replies and for confirming you’re just another religious nut job. I’m kinda bored with this conversation now so all the best with your wacky thoughts 👍
your choice...thanks for the compliment
UK knife laws are a nightmare, the boker plus worldwide and the boker plus voortrekker are UK legal and good backup knives for edc
I’d get a tougher knife. I love my moras. They’re fantastic but they do have their limitations. I’d hate to be in a “survival situation” and break my knife while batoning.
For the bag I’d put in something like a schrade schf9. This way you have a brute of a knife that you’re never going to break regardless of what you do to it. And it’s a cheap knife (under $30 US). So if it goes missing you’re not super upset you lost an expensive knife.
Thanks Billy bob, I’ll take a look the Schrade knives. Atb and happy Christmas 🎄
Simon, a bloke in the woods shrade makes an “axe and machete combo” that sells for like $28 US. That would be a great alternative to the schrade schf 9 knife. This way you have a knife and a hatchet. I think the combo comes with the scax 10. Either way the hatchet has pretty good reviews and the combo would give you pretty robust tools on the cheap. I’d take the combo over the schf 9.
Since you mentioned possibly not thinking clearly in times of real emergency, you may want to have a list of everything in the bag and where things are located and put it in the top compartment.
Re UK legal knife. Have you looked at the Lansky world legal? You want the original one if you can. Its a pretty decent chunky strong knife, petty cheap and UK legal
Love that you carry an emergency bag in your vehicle. Living in Alaska for a number of years we prepared and carried our emergency pack in our vehicle as well. Thanks for sharing.😊
Interesting and comprehensive emergency bag, the only things I'd add are counting beads and a whistle (I'm assuming you have a map).
Funny how u guys cant have a fix bladed knife but i can have any gun want on me at any time
Yes, it’s a big difference I know! But then again, it must be working as we have a much lower homicide rate per capital head of population - that’s not meant as a dig at your laws btw, just a shame that some idiots feel the need to stab and shoot each other! Happy Christmas my friend, Simon
@@simonablokeinthewoods You have a point. There are some (a ton of) loons in America, and I can't wait to use my pepper spray on them. The UK seems pretty chill though.
Awesome emergency kit and great video my friend, thank you for sharing this with us! I really wish to see a full video (overnight) of a "real" emergency situation where you actually using this backpack, it can be cool :)
Thank you! I’m planning on doing just that at some point this year. Stay tuned! 😁👍
British laws suck. And I'm not talking just about knife laws ...
It is sad when the government doesn’t trust the citizens of the country and prevents carrying of a simple bushcraft knife. We as citizens shouldn’t trust our government and we should be restricting the governments power and authority over us.
The only bag I can find about the size you have there, im disabled, ive different needs on the load outs , If im going to my doctor appointments or to the hospital, in my pickup, I've plenty of foods and cover for heat . But if im using the tribal transport system, I need a place to carry my hot coffee, and cold drinks . With all the stupid people blocking the highway, im not taking a beating from the idiots, i carry a large knife . And more. The closest thing I can find now , is labeled as a baby bag back pack
The old original Millbank bags are impregnated with toxic stuff. Replace it with a new one.
UK knife laws do allow for the ownership and use of knives like the Mora so long as it is obviously for use as a tool rather than a weapon. at the bottom of an obvious survival/ bug out bag it should be fine.
Australia is the same
All that get home bug out bag shit looks like big kids playing with their toys . Most of time you get killed when you do not expect or from someone you do not expect. Your bag won't help you when you do not expect.
As others have said A whistle, I use a Fox 40. When I had a vehicle I always had an emergency box in it. Usually a Colman single burner stove, water and some food (regularly rotated out), first aid kit, road safety kit ( flairs etc.) a blanket , sleeping bag and some emergency candles. One candle will keep the interior of a car warm at -40, but you have to make sure you have some ventilation. I usually had a walking out bag similar to what you have. With the fixed blades knife if the police over there are like the ones here as long as you where not in an urban area and in the countryside you should have no problem with it in the bag, until using it.
A whistle is a good idea! And I’m going to add some candles too! It seems that if you can show you have good cause and reason to have a knife , you’ll be okay! Cheers, Simon
Pair of woolen socks for walking & warmth.
Good call, hopefully I’ll be wearing socks that would do in an emergency. 👍
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Used my blanket at an accident. So go bags are great to have. Thanks Simon. Can see a bunch of stuff to add
regarding the knife... if you have a just reason to have it... it's ok... plus it is not ready for immediate use and not on display
Love that Landrover!!!....your Karrimor is a very nice setup,
Just a small suggestion amigo, i started carrying some nuun hydration tablets in my day sack...i found they really helped during warmer temps when i was bagging peaks this past summer.
They help in replenishing electrolytes lost through perspiration, thus reducing the chance of leg cramps and possible heat stroke. they come in different flavors and dissolve much like alka seltzer tabs in just a couple minutes...anyways i found it really helped my energy levels and helped alleviate leg cramps.....dang i sound like an advertisement for nuuns...LOL...sorry, got long winded again...be well Simon!...woods
Thanks Woods!
Good tip to add those hydration tablets, not heard of Nuuns, but we have similar tablets here - they’re going in! Thanks mate! Simon
I’m 100% packing porridge oats when I create my emergency bag.
Great kit Simon!!! I'd love to see a follow up video on testing the kit for a reenactment and use it for a couple nights!!!!
Stay tuned my friend! Planning on doing an overnighter with it in the new year (Jan or Feb) 👍
Your knife laws are ridiculous. Is anyone trying to fix the legislation?
as long as your knife is not easily accessible there is no reason why the police should be concerned with finding this knife in this type of bag.
New sub bud very interesting 👍
Thanks Shaun and thanks for the sub! 👍
expensive item but sat phone ... job done help is on the way and leave a note just over there in the woods its simon the bloke your looking for lol