I rode my bicycle from Oregon to NYC and never used a hotel but twice. An 8 foot by 6 foot piece of visqueen plastic was my one of my most valuable items over all , used it almost every time , I agree with the contractor trash bags , good call! Great video!
I believe your video might be underrated. As someone who has experienced being on the streets, and have seen a couple of bug out bag videos, I might value your video the most. Why? Like you've mentioned, your going to want the bare minimum, and stuff with multiple functions to compensate for many different tools and supplies. I appreciate the intention of those other videos, and I believe they meant well, but based on my experience, they must not have ever been on the streets, or camping without the use of a vehicle. Too many supplies are not only heavy, but can make you a slow , attractive target.
Me too Bro. You have to learn on the streets. My best invention on the streets was using a metal biscuit tin 🍪. 1 or 2 candles and hey presto, 1,reflective heater and light
Years ago when I was homeless I had one of those 4 way wrenches. Let me tell you they are useful. Thankfully no longer homeless but remembered lessons learned. As far as knives go I always carry two. One on my side and one in my pack just in case I misplace or lose one as shit does happen. One thing to carry is protein and carbs enough to keep a guy going.
I have two different energizer head lamps.a small simple one for chores around the camp and in the tent that has incredible battery life. And a large one with adjustable smart light options with red light and map light. It has a strong high beam,and still has good battery life. And both between $12-$18. My first one lasted 12 years!
As a Kayak fisherman who generally fishes at night (yeah I carry a 24 hr bag with me) that head lamp has a place well above a hand held flash light on my priority list 8 days a week! I have dozens of them with rechargable batteries in my car, work at home, first aid kits, everywhere I might need some light. The ability to have both hands free is priceless!
Guys know (but never mention) Maxi Pads and Tampons. No amount of Gauze or Compressed Hand Towel is ever going to absorb "Disaster Injury" blood like an "Overnight Pad." They make them very compact now. And Tampons- one box can give you all the Tinder you will ever need. Actually Nail Files, Chapstic, sewing kit, medicine...Women have been carrying Survival Packs forever. :)
I made Paracord donuts (videos available on TH-cam showing how, extremely easy) as it keeps my cordage from tangling. I also have ready-made Rapid Deploy Ridgelines for my bags (Corporal's Corner has a good video of how to make and use one). Just a couple of tips regarding cordage.
A survival radio with solar, usb, battery and wind up charging options...that includes a torch and USB ports to charge other items e.g phone seems like a good option. You can listen to news and weather warnings of course too. Safety glasses Good set of work gloves Nails Cash
I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. You are so informative and never boring! (Thank you for that!!) There are so many people making videos now.. many actually have decent info.. but most are also very boring. I’m so glad I found your videos! (I’m not a new subscriber, just finally had something to say.) 👍🏻😀
Good video..I also am in SoCal and I have had the sillcock key in my cart just haven't pulled the trigger yet..lol. I have Paracord and Bank line to use. I wrap my Gorilla Duct tape around wax paper that way it is easier to get off when you get down to the very end. Anyways, thanks for making the video.
and if needed you can use as a water container and even (in bad scenarios) cook things like noodles, instant mash etc in them if you get the freezer bag type.
My essential items: Jungle hammock w/tarp, cold weather gear, *large* (Brazilian) machete, rechargeable headlamp, rechargeable (solar) battery, water filter, fire starters, cooking utensils, ropes/chords, utility knife, compass, snares, bow & arrows, fish hooks and lines, emergency food stuffs/salt, bear repellent/noise makers, It takes quite a lot to survive. It is also essential to actually see for yourself what it takes to survive comfortably. Your state of mind is everything. One of the first things you will want is a place to sit and some sort of table to put things on.
You have some good solid information that could help many. Through a lot of use and many miles of my bag, the one thing I never found use for is a multi tool. I carried one for years and never used it once. That's a 1/4lb I don't carry anymore, but of course that's a personal thang.
I guess its a matter of different people doing different things. I have a multitool and use it probably a half dozen times a day, at minimum. And it never fails that any time i dont have it, something pops up where i wish i had it. My EDC is a Fenix PD35 Tac, a Kershaw Cryo TBW, and my Leatherman OHT. I generally use them all fairly often.
Videos like this are a great resource to someone like me just getting started with prepping. Of course my bag is still a work in progress, and tips like the ones here are invaluable. I've been debating a travel size guitar in the event of longer-term outages or unrest of whatever kind. I also have a few magazines to read, or use to start a fire. Hardly take up any space and the weight isn't really much of an issue. Probably gonna pick up some playing cards too. For me, if it came to a situation that required finding an isolated place with a ready water source I'd probably stay put, but always best to be prepared. Also I'm probably gonna be getting some canned dog food, can't forget about them!
Cool, glad its helping out. I have some cards as well, I forget who makes them, I think SOL (so you can find them in Walmart) and they are playing cards but also have survival tips on each one. Very handy. If you have any questions later on feel free to ask.
@@Iridium242 Nice, I'll have to check those out for sure. Always good when things have multiple uses! I'm sure I'll have some questions in the future but I'll watch your videos first so I'm not asking things you already covered lol...thanks for the response!
If i ever have to take out in a hurry it will not be a problem. I like to camp by backpacking and keep my backpack 90% ready for the next trip. It has everything , the shelter , clothing , kitchen and incidentals already packed. Before i leave I need the extras for camping , the food bag , the quilts and in the case of a disaster one additional item a 22 cal handgun.
Paracord wont support 550 lbs, it usually breaks around 350 lbs after a lot of stretching. You are right about multitools because you don't want the cheapest. I realized the old elcheapo one that was in my bag sucked. I now keep that in the van and my good one (Leatherman) in my INCH bag.
I left my head lamp run in a garage run for 2 week on cold winter days after i was fixing something on car. With good batteries they can run forever on low setting.
Definitely love the Slumberjack and will be adding to my bag. Thanks for the knife tips! I felt the same about knives in the beginning so I can completely relate.
Havalon multi tool hands down my favorite. Especially since you can put a bone saw , knife blade or wood saw blade on it. Absolutely amazing. Has a clip on it changeable screwdriver heads I have a Phillips and flathead on mine “dual sided”. Amazing. I’d strongly suggest it.
All great gear! I have everything except for the key and a ground matt! I need to pick up one of each! I like your knife choices. It best to have 3 or more for your BOB! Hope all is good, enjoy your weekend my Friend!
I took out my crappy multi tool and replaced it with a set of locking pliers. It was a great and very cheap upgrade The locking pliers take place of the silcox key.
Just checked out your shop. Nice to see a number of items I carry listed. I also have a Victorinox nail clipper, although I probably should have bought one of those little knives that have one included for a few dollars more. Weighs hardly anything yet cuts like much bigger ones. I always include some salt tabs.
The curve of diminishing returns applies to everything, knives too. Having bought quite a few knives out there, I can say going above $100, $150 for a survival knife will bring minimal improvements at twice, three times the price. A good analogy is with cars: You want a fast car? Get a mustang, 0 to 60 in 5 seconds for $35K You want faster? Get yourself a vette, 0 to 60 in 4 seconds for $90K, still faster? Koenigsegg Agera, 0 to 60 in 2.3 seconds for $3.5 million. So your 2.7 second improvement cost you 105 times more. Diminishing returns.Good info. Cheers
Good video and i agree these are all items likely to be useful no matter the type of bugout situation. That said their are 3 things i would like to add i feel are required. First on the knife, make sure you can hold it correctly and comfortably. And what i mean by that is everyone has diffrent hand sizes and shapes. For example only the aircraft knife is one i could have held with my full hand, the others would only have between 2 and 3 fingers at best and be difficult to use. So before one buys a knife you should at least hold it. Next a basic first aid is a must no matter the situation. If you need to bug out it may be days or even weeks before you see a doctor even if your just driving away from a localized event like a fire or hurricane. Even if its just a house fire it can take weeks for insurance to pay out and if you cant afford a hotel or doctor even small wounds can fester. Seeing as you can get a good if basic first aid kit for under $10 its item #2 on my list of must haves (1 is water) Lastly i add a sling to every pack. And no i dont mean arm sling. Think shepherds sling or david and goliath. The things are badly underrated. With modern materials they weigh under an ounce. And they can sling a good size stone at fast enough speeds to kill even a deer with a well aimed shot, or as in david and goliath even a man as a last resort. They do take a lot of skill granted but seeing as you can use nearly anything small and roundish as ammo you will get good quickly. Their also nearly silent so even if it takes you 10 tries to get something like a squirrel, rabbit or turkey. It wont draw attention like even a single gunshot will. Its also innocuous enough to go under most radar as a childs toy if you end up at a shelter or the like in a localized desaster unlike a gun or knife. Additionally if you pull the launcher off it can double as cordage or a fishing line. At the very least it gives you something to do if your bored and have a large open space with nothing breakable around.
So I started my Grab N Go bag(s) a few months ago. I have an xlarge suitcase on wheels. It is 1/2+ full and heavy and I still need a bunch more stuff. 🤤 This video gave me a list of (more) things I need to add. One thing I have that someone recommended is hardcopy maps of different areas. If the grid goes down your GPS will too. I really like solar lights of different styles. Some have USB ports. I have 2 that have little solar panels. For older folks magnifying glasses are good. And dont forget batteries of all sizes. You can buy in bulk on Amazon. Alcohol will be good for bartering. I imagine there will a ton of depressed people?! Stock up on pet food.
Very good points about the importance of sleep. Poor sleep wastes a lot of energy and makes the brain ‘fuzzy’ and less able to make good decisions. Also impacts on coordination making accidents more likely. I’ve gone back to using foam mats for reliability. A punctured air mat is useless.
Good point, I actually have them in all my bags, mainly for my fingernails because i hate it when they get long, but yeah also for your toenails as well!
First time I've ever seen or heard of nail clippers included, and for now on, they will be included. (Writen while having 3 out of 10 finger nails having been whittled down with a knife. Where are my darn clippers? Haha)
Actually some of the zurn brand wall hydrants use a different size than the 4 way keys. I just use a leatherman since i had an apprentice that kept losing my water key.
Great suggestions! At the moment I'm building my bug out bag from scratch with next to no money to do it. I'm using an old backpack that is fine except for a broken zipper on the front pocket. For $8 I found a survival bracelet on Amazon that includes paracord (though it would have to be unraveled), fire steel, knife (tiny and probably crappy but still a knife) whistle and compass. I tossed in a dollar store poncho and emergency blanket, a set of kitchen cutlery and a reasonably sharp knife I don't use, extra stainless steel water bottle, non perishable snacks I had in my cupboard, instant oatmeal, and a couple of sandwich bags of minute rice. Added instant coffee and tea and a lighter and I think it's a decent start I can build on every month as I can afford to. Band aids, a mini bar of hotel soap, hand sanitizer and a clothes pin plus some painkillers and extras of my medications make up my first aid kit. Extra sweater, thin lightweight fleece blanket, wool socks and a beanie. If you're on a budget, search around and see what you already have; you might be pleasantly surprised. Combustion, cover, container, cutting tool, cordage. Ideally I would have backpacking gear with me and this would be just extra stuff, but in a pinch I think I'd be all right for a day or two if necessary with what I've got.
Shop the Goodwill and other resale shops in your area. I've virtually built my entire bug out system thru resale shops, garage sales and estate sales. I've gotten high end tents, sleeping bags, knives, camp stoves, flashlights, hatchets, axes, first aid kits as well as many many other useful items for my system. Not only will you save tons of money, but you'll have alot of fun hunting down what you need. Good luck and have fun.
Some nice ideas in the video. I would suggest trying the compactor bag out before you put it in your BOB. They have some great uses but I can't get one past my shoulders to use as a poncho. The 55gal contractor bags work great as poncho's as well as a host of other things. Actually every item in your BOB or survival kit should be tested out and have knowledge of use prior to actually needing it.
The compactor bags I get from Sams club will fit over my head, but they are huge bags, the ones in Walmart wont, they are smaller, I also think the compacter bags would make a nice cover or shelter in a pinch. One of the main reasons I started doing videos 5 years ago, was I had all this survival gear but I never tested any of it.. lol so I started testing out my gear and you are right, I found a lot of stuff that just did not work for me, and some stuff that did work great, plus I learned many new skills as well! Thanks!
Much respect, man. Appreciate you taking the time to spread some awareness. Im definately going to get some of those compact garbage bags, i live in the northwest of Oregon, so its pretty wet/rugged here. I use regular garbage bags, and they get ripped up like wet paper napkins.
Check military surplus places if you have one near by, if not, there are tons of places to order them online and they are pretty affordable. I have ordered from Old Grouch's Military surplus in the past and he has both items cheap, check the links out The pad: store.oldgrouch.biz/mithslmat.html Around 20 bucks Sleeping Bag: store.oldgrouch.biz/usmipaslbag.html around 13 bucks
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Along with these I'd suggest.. 1. 1 small Altoids box for medication, water treatment tablets, some Money 100$ in 10$ notes 2. 1 Altoids box with pencil and a notebook 3.1 Altoids box with some cards or games (printed foldable chess board paper, checkers, 1 deck of cards) 4. Jute twine 5. Small bottle of hand sanitizer 6. 1 Altoids tin with a mirror, magnifying glass, a lighter with duct tape, fishing string n 4 hooks n lure, a small packet of odorless talcum powder..small packets of salt red pepper black pepper, dry coriander powder, 2 packet of powdered black coffee or tea 7. Miniuab rechargeable flash light 8. SoS handcrank USB dynamo charger.. (with phone battery plugs iPhone Samsung Nokia, gps 9. A good rechargeable SW/fm+weather station compact radio
IF you have the Pilot Survival Knife (like the CRKT one you show, but also the Ontario version) you can replace the nearly useless 'sharpening stone' in the front flap with a Doan Magnesium/Ferro block. It is almost exactly the same size as the sharpening stone and adds fire making utility to your knife sheath.
all good items in a BOB, a flashlight is a must but the headlamp sure is useful to free up your hands to do stuff....and something else that is over looked, extra pair of socks...if your feet get wet or your stranded overnite sure is nice to have a dry pair of socks to wear
you know, every single bug out bag I have has socks in it and I totally forgot to mention that lol, thanks for the reminder. I actually have a few pairs that I vacuum sealed a while back and put in each bag. Its certainly a great item!
You bet Craig I totally agree! In our winter conditions being wet can be a literal killer. I always carry a full light change of clothes plus socks to wear if needs be that I must dry my clothing.
This isn't a Major Issue, but blowing any inflatable item will introduce water vapor that can create ice on the cold side of the item. Again, not a really big issue but if you are keeping things in a vehicle a small billows pump will negate that problem. Most likely only a real issue in very cold climates. But still need to be aware of it.
i live in the desert also what are the best items/ shelter to have, or make for this area? (AZ USA ) what is the best over all muilty tool? i have a wingman and im not to happy with it, it seems to lack most things and everything is inside sadly.. not easyily able to flip open for the blade
I purchased some quality products which I will need in my backpack and still have a few more items I want to get like a good hatchet, and tarp which I can use to sleep under. I do need to get some food to put in my backpack also since I have eaten up that which I had, but need to be replaced.
Good explanations on everything but one item mentioned multiple times: Ferro Rods. Ferro rod are firestarters made of Ferrocerium. A six inch ferro rod is about 8 bucks on ebay.
Great list of items. I have all of them covered decently but I would like to have a lighter weight sleep pad and a tent. If at all possible I'm going to a relative's house, a motel, or possibly a shelter depending on circumstances. I'm not "heading for the hills" if I can keep from it. That said if I have to get out of urban areas I am now depending on a tarp for shelter, and frankly, I've become uncomfortable with that idea. The region I live in has more than its fair share of venomous snakes along with some nasty arthropods. I don't like the idea of waking up to find that a dangerous creature decided to warm up in my sleeping bag. Maybe a large mosquito net could keep them away. But a tent is just better.
Yes, I have many different tents as well and have the SAME problem here.. lol snakes, huge spiders, you name it. I was really just showing bear miniums, but a tent would be much better :) Thanks!
For lightweight sleeping pads, tents and anything else check out Homemade Wanderlust's channel. People who spend 5 months or more hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada are relentless in finding the lightest items possible. Dixie has done a number of videos covering her considerable knowledge of best and lightest long-distance hiking packs, tents, sleeping bags and pads, etc. She's currently racing the Continental Divide to Canada to beat the snow.
I have a few older vids I did on my bug out bags, but I will be doing an inventory and check up on some of my various bags so stay tuned, there will be one soon.
Good stuff! I love to watch these kind of videos and realize that I have all of that stuff in my BOB. Of course I have more than that but great way to cover the basics.
BOB tip: Use air tight small containers, (ie: urine sample container) to pack essentials, such as fishing kit, fire starting kit etc and wrap a half inch of duct tape around each one for future use-- compact with no wasted space.
THE single most important item - is your personal mentality. Keep your mind tough and patient and selfless - yet balanced with compassion. For the meek shall inheret the earth.
If the building has a well they may not have water. Water should work in most places. But a earthquake can damage water and gas lines the water may work but you may have to treat it.
As always good video and some very good suggestions. My son and I both have our bags but tailor them for our work so we have a bit more defensive and first aid items. I have to catch up with him I don't have the new tourniquet yet. As far as the fixed blade knife you are absolutely correct you can do so much with a fixed blade and for those who are just getting one they should watch some videos and how to use it if it comes to defense. Thanks for posting as always my friend, great job.
If you're on a budget, get creative! I eat almonds. I buy them in these ziploc sacks in the snack aisle in WalMart. When the sack is empty, wash it out, reinforce the upper corners with some gorilla tape tabs and punch 1/8" holes to accept paracord. Voila! You now have a 1 quart water carrier with a shoulder sling. Take one of these with an $8 Frontier filter straw, a couple aquatabs, a couple coffee filters and 2-4 mini Acco clips - you now have the ability to get a drink NOW with the Frontier, uses the filters and clips to pre-filter some water into the bag, drop in a tab, and you'll have a liter of safe water to drink when you take a break in a couple hours. Trash bags! Always - ground tarp, shelter tarp, improvised poncho, dry sleeping bivvy, backpack cover . . . the list goes on and on.
I added a commodity all prep videos do not include. Toilet paper 🚽 All the tools and tarps won't matter when you are willing to trade those items when it really counts. 😀👍
@Aaron A couple of bottles of water purification tablets, a couple of life straws, some bandanas (for head cover and filtering water/coffee/poppy tea), and a 60 ml bottle of chlorine bleach, along with a quart size canteen cup for boiling water for viruses (then treating with tablets, iodine, bleach for bacteria) is very important
I have a silcock but it sits in my glove compartment. I dont think it'll be very useful in my area as most of those water faucets are locked with a key. Its so heavy I'd rather carry slightly more weight and have actual water with me... its a bougie item for me personally.
It all depends on your area, for me, there are a few that I have found in places I would not expect, so its handy for me to have, if your area has a lot of those types of faucets that are not locked, then its a great item to have. I was actually shocked at how many buildings here have them, I had never noticed until I got the key
Just remember folks if SHTF don't immediately run to the hills like 200,000,000 other people. Stay put for a few months, be resourceful, be prepared at home as well for extended stay. Let the Zombies take each other out first. Libraries are great command post.
Exactly I tell people that all the time, everyone who isnt really INTO survival has the same plan, "Go live out in the woods and hunt" most have no idea how to hunt and have never even camped lol so yeah stay put unless you REALLY need to go.
Very true Rebel Lucy. And also while chaos is burning in the streets, its better to lay low make preplanned strategies based on supplies you have already collected and supplies you need to collect. Think out of the box in survival situations, doing what others are doing will net poor results and compromise your position, possibly making yourself the new target. Exterior of your residence should resemble a looted house already in those times so new looters will pass it by. Sad to say, but what you saw during Hurricane Katrina ain't nothing compared to what is coming
First and foremost I would concentrate on food, water purification and protection of core body temperature PLUS weaponry...ain't going to be going camping...more like getting out of an area for emergency reasons. Perhaps E and E should be a main consideration as well.
that blue bag for your sleeping back will get torn to shreds and wastes space, I would suggest something like a Sea To Summit bag, I have a size large EVENT model, Ive been off and on the road for years (out of a pack, sleeping outside with usgi bivy sack and no tent), a good actually waterproof compression bag is well worth it, you can store clothing with your sleeping bag and bivy and sinch it down small. since 2000 ive been in the marines active for 4 years and army active for 4 years and then traveled around the country...a good waterproof compression sack that actually compresses is well worth it.
That is something I have to say I have overlooked, that blue bag is a cheap one I picked up at Walmart years ago, I will check out the seat to summit ones, makes more sense to get something that will last, thanks!
@@Iridium242 i would suggest getting a poncho. You can make a make shift tent instead of using that tarp. You can also use it on rainy days to help keep yourself dry. While i was in the army and we had to dig in for the night that is what we would use to make a temp hooch.
+James Lee I agree. Most of my gear is milsurp, far better than regular camping and hiking gear (I do keep Dr Scholl's gel insoles in my Wellco, Vibram sole special forces boots, they really help, especially if you have chronic pain). I also make use of compression sacks (especially the Brit mil surp ones) in my B.OB.S. Dry bags are good investments as well, plus a can of spray on water shield
Aaron Hargraves when were you in the army? I was corps and army and we just used our bivy sack to sleep in and covered our pack with our poncho. tents aren't really needed. a poncho tent seems like a easy way to get wet, i used the poncho over pack and sleep in bivy method for 8 years in the military and 10 years not travelling (as in hardcore psuedo or straight up homeless) and its the quickest and most reasonable thing, plus you are super low profile.
I rode my bicycle from Oregon to NYC and never used a hotel but twice. An 8 foot by 6 foot piece of visqueen plastic was my one of my most valuable items over all , used it almost every time , I agree with the contractor trash bags , good call! Great video!
A good multitool and a fixed blade are worth their weight in platinum. Leatherman and Morakniv are my two preferred brands.
I believe your video might be underrated. As someone who has experienced being on the streets,
and have seen a couple of bug out bag videos, I might value your video the most.
Why? Like you've mentioned, your going to want the bare minimum, and stuff with multiple functions to compensate for many different tools and supplies.
I appreciate the intention of those other videos, and I believe they meant well, but based on my experience, they must not have ever been on the streets, or camping without the use of a vehicle.
Too many supplies are not only heavy, but can make you a slow , attractive target.
Me too Bro. You have to learn on the streets. My best invention on the streets was using a metal biscuit tin 🍪. 1 or 2 candles and hey presto, 1,reflective heater and light
Years ago when I was homeless I had one of those 4 way wrenches. Let me tell you they are useful. Thankfully no longer homeless but remembered lessons learned. As far as knives go I always carry two. One on my side and one in my pack just in case I misplace or lose one as shit does happen. One thing to carry is protein and carbs enough to keep a guy going.
You should make some videos. Bet you have tons of good advice
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I have two different energizer head lamps.a small simple one for chores around the camp and in the tent that has incredible battery life. And a large one with adjustable smart light options with red light and map light. It has a strong high beam,and still has good battery life. And both between $12-$18. My first one lasted 12 years!
As a Kayak fisherman who generally fishes at night (yeah I carry a 24 hr bag with me) that head lamp has a place well above a hand held flash light on my priority list 8 days a week! I have dozens of them with rechargable batteries in my car, work at home, first aid kits, everywhere I might need some light. The ability to have both hands free is priceless!
Guys know (but never mention) Maxi Pads and Tampons. No amount of Gauze or Compressed Hand Towel is ever going to absorb "Disaster Injury" blood like an "Overnight Pad." They make them very compact now. And Tampons- one box can give you all the Tinder you will ever need. Actually Nail Files, Chapstic, sewing kit, medicine...Women have been carrying Survival Packs forever. :)
I made Paracord donuts (videos available on TH-cam showing how, extremely easy) as it keeps my cordage from tangling. I also have ready-made Rapid Deploy Ridgelines for my bags (Corporal's Corner has a good video of how to make and use one). Just a couple of tips regarding cordage.
A survival radio with solar, usb, battery and wind up charging options...that includes a torch and USB ports to charge other items e.g phone seems like a good option.
You can listen to news and weather warnings of course too.
Safety glasses
Good set of work gloves
Nails
Cash
I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. You are so informative and never boring! (Thank you for that!!) There are so many people making videos now.. many actually have decent info.. but most are also very boring. I’m so glad I found your videos! (I’m not a new subscriber, just finally had something to say.) 👍🏻😀
Thanks!
What’s great about a tarp over a tent is that you can have the open area near your fire to keep you warm at night.
I bought a Gerber multitool for 20 bucks. Even though it's no Leatherman it's damn close. Durable and handy. It has no saw though.
Good video..I also am in SoCal and I have had the sillcock key in my cart just haven't pulled the trigger yet..lol. I have Paracord and Bank line to use. I wrap my Gorilla Duct tape around wax paper that way it is easier to get off when you get down to the very end. Anyways, thanks for making the video.
I carry fixed blade Mora and a gerber sheepsfoot blade folder. The gerber is good for wood carving, it has a belt clip and small carabinier
the pliers on my leatherman let me access one of those city water outlets. it might work for more
Great suggestions thanks! I also keep an assortment of Ziploc bags... the large ones work well as vacuum seal /space bags!
and if needed you can use as a water container and even (in bad scenarios) cook things like noodles, instant mash etc in them if you get the freezer bag type.
My essential items: Jungle hammock w/tarp, cold weather gear, *large* (Brazilian) machete, rechargeable headlamp, rechargeable (solar) battery, water filter, fire starters, cooking utensils, ropes/chords, utility knife, compass, snares, bow & arrows, fish hooks and lines, emergency food stuffs/salt, bear repellent/noise makers, It takes quite a lot to survive. It is also essential to actually see for yourself what it takes to survive comfortably. Your state of mind is everything. One of the first things you will want is a place to sit and some sort of table to put things on.
You're going to carry a table, in a bugout bag?
@@mariatorres9789 Yes, actually the first thing you need is something to sit on and there are lightweight aluminum tables.
@@JungleJargon Wouldn't it make more sense just to add a thin plastic cutting board, they weigh almost nothing.
You have some good solid information that could help many. Through a lot of use and many miles of my bag, the one thing I never found use for is a multi tool. I carried one for years and never used it once. That's a 1/4lb I don't carry anymore, but of course that's a personal thang.
I guess its a matter of different people doing different things. I have a multitool and use it probably a half dozen times a day, at minimum. And it never fails that any time i dont have it, something pops up where i wish i had it.
My EDC is a Fenix PD35 Tac, a Kershaw Cryo TBW, and my Leatherman OHT. I generally use them all fairly often.
Same here,, i carry a small pair of needle nose pliers with wire cutters,, i have multi plier's,, but i use the pliers more.
Look around malls near entrances and loading docks to use the Silcock Key
Videos like this are a great resource to someone like me just getting started with prepping. Of course my bag is still a work in progress, and tips like the ones here are invaluable. I've been debating a travel size guitar in the event of longer-term outages or unrest of whatever kind. I also have a few magazines to read, or use to start a fire. Hardly take up any space and the weight isn't really much of an issue. Probably gonna pick up some playing cards too.
For me, if it came to a situation that required finding an isolated place with a ready water source I'd probably stay put, but always best to be prepared. Also I'm probably gonna be getting some canned dog food, can't forget about them!
Cool, glad its helping out. I have some cards as well, I forget who makes them, I think SOL (so you can find them in Walmart) and they are playing cards but also have survival tips on each one. Very handy. If you have any questions later on feel free to ask.
@@Iridium242 Nice, I'll have to check those out for sure. Always good when things have multiple uses! I'm sure I'll have some questions in the future but I'll watch your videos first so I'm not asking things you already covered lol...thanks for the response!
I have a dog too that I will need to have food and water for. I would carry a tie-down for him and use a stake if needed.
I have landscaper trine. Its thin and strong. I would use it for shelter making and keep the good cord for other things.
If i ever have to take out in a hurry it will not be a problem. I like to camp by backpacking and keep my backpack 90% ready for the next trip. It has everything , the shelter , clothing , kitchen and incidentals already packed. Before i leave I need the extras for camping , the food bag , the quilts and in the case of a disaster one additional item a 22 cal handgun.
In my area a tarp shelter is not a good idea. I have a twenty five dollar tent that has a built in “skeeter net”.
Very lite and easy to use.
Paracord wont support 550 lbs, it usually breaks around 350 lbs after a lot of stretching.
You are right about multitools because you don't want the cheapest. I realized the old elcheapo one that was in my bag sucked. I now keep that in the van and my good one (Leatherman) in my INCH
bag.
Try asking a local church to try out the water key. Ours has those types of water outlets.
I left my head lamp run in a garage run for 2 week on cold winter days after i was fixing something on car. With good batteries they can run forever on low setting.
Definitely love the Slumberjack and will be adding to my bag. Thanks for the knife tips! I felt the same about knives in the beginning so I can completely relate.
Havalon multi tool hands down my favorite. Especially since you can put a bone saw , knife blade or wood saw blade on it. Absolutely amazing. Has a clip on it changeable screwdriver heads I have a Phillips and flathead on mine “dual sided”. Amazing. I’d strongly suggest it.
Neat, I had never heard of it, I will have to check it out and see if I can review it. That looks like a very handy tool
Aqua filter straw or something similar + water = life. I rate water as priority 1 in most cases or an equal to survival knife.
Good video 👍
Know of one that doesn't make the water taist like charcoal?
Sawyer Mini. Filters everything that the LifeStraw does, costs about the same, but filters a LOT more water.
All great gear! I have everything except for the key and a ground matt! I need to pick up one of each! I like your knife choices. It best to have 3 or more for your BOB! Hope all is good, enjoy your weekend my Friend!
Thanks! You too!
I took out my crappy multi tool and replaced it with a set of locking pliers. It was a great and very cheap upgrade
The locking pliers take place of the silcox key.
Just checked out your shop. Nice to see a number of items I carry listed. I also have a Victorinox nail clipper, although I probably should have bought one of those little knives that have one included for a few dollars more. Weighs hardly anything yet cuts like much bigger ones.
I always include some salt tabs.
The curve of diminishing returns applies to everything, knives too. Having bought quite a few knives out there, I can say going above $100, $150 for a survival knife will bring minimal improvements at twice, three times the price. A good analogy is with cars: You want a fast car? Get a mustang, 0 to 60 in 5 seconds for $35K You want faster? Get yourself a vette, 0 to 60 in 4 seconds for $90K, still faster? Koenigsegg Agera, 0 to 60 in 2.3 seconds for $3.5 million. So your 2.7 second improvement cost you 105 times more. Diminishing returns.Good info. Cheers
Good video and i agree these are all items likely to be useful no matter the type of bugout situation. That said their are 3 things i would like to add i feel are required.
First on the knife, make sure you can hold it correctly and comfortably. And what i mean by that is everyone has diffrent hand sizes and shapes. For example only the aircraft knife is one i could have held with my full hand, the others would only have between 2 and 3 fingers at best and be difficult to use. So before one buys a knife you should at least hold it.
Next a basic first aid is a must no matter the situation. If you need to bug out it may be days or even weeks before you see a doctor even if your just driving away from a localized event like a fire or hurricane. Even if its just a house fire it can take weeks for insurance to pay out and if you cant afford a hotel or doctor even small wounds can fester. Seeing as you can get a good if basic first aid kit for under $10 its item #2 on my list of must haves (1 is water)
Lastly i add a sling to every pack. And no i dont mean arm sling. Think shepherds sling or david and goliath. The things are badly underrated. With modern materials they weigh under an ounce. And they can sling a good size stone at fast enough speeds to kill even a deer with a well aimed shot, or as in david and goliath even a man as a last resort. They do take a lot of skill granted but seeing as you can use nearly anything small and roundish as ammo you will get good quickly.
Their also nearly silent so even if it takes you 10 tries to get something like a squirrel, rabbit or turkey. It wont draw attention like even a single gunshot will. Its also innocuous enough to go under most radar as a childs toy if you end up at a shelter or the like in a localized desaster unlike a gun or knife. Additionally if you pull the launcher off it can double as cordage or a fishing line. At the very least it gives you something to do if your bored and have a large open space with nothing breakable around.
Not even 3 minutes in and i learned about compacter vs contractor bags! You got a sub brother! Now i gotta find compacter bags hahaha
I found them both at Albertsons, and Walmart, they are a bit pricey, but not too bad. They are way thicker than your regular plastic garbage bag!
So I started my Grab N Go bag(s) a few months ago. I have an xlarge suitcase on wheels. It is 1/2+ full and heavy and I still need a bunch more stuff. 🤤 This video gave me a list of (more) things I need to add. One thing I have that someone recommended is hardcopy maps of different areas. If the grid goes down your GPS will too. I really like solar lights of different styles. Some have USB ports. I have 2 that have little solar panels. For older folks magnifying glasses are good. And dont forget batteries of all sizes. You can buy in bulk on Amazon. Alcohol will be good for bartering. I imagine there will a ton of depressed people?! Stock up on pet food.
Very good points about the importance of sleep. Poor sleep wastes a lot of energy and makes the brain ‘fuzzy’ and less able to make good decisions. Also impacts on coordination making accidents more likely. I’ve gone back to using foam mats for reliability. A punctured air mat is useless.
toenail clippers. if you don't take care of your feet, you're not going anywhere.
Good point, I actually have them in all my bags, mainly for my fingernails because i hate it when they get long, but yeah also for your toenails as well!
First time I've ever seen or heard of nail clippers included, and for now on, they will be included. (Writen while having 3 out of 10 finger nails having been whittled down with a knife. Where are my darn clippers? Haha)
haha my spare nail clippers were the first thing I added to my first aid kit. Priorities!
True, thats one of the main things they teach in military bootcamp
Good call. And spare, good socks, and good boots that are well broken-in.
Actually some of the zurn brand wall hydrants use a different size than the 4 way keys. I just use a leatherman since i had an apprentice that kept losing my water key.
-awesome I forgot about that key ive been prepping in my head for a while saw that on some mvie awesome getting one
Great suggestions! At the moment I'm building my bug out bag from scratch with next to no money to do it. I'm using an old backpack that is fine except for a broken zipper on the front pocket. For $8 I found a survival bracelet on Amazon that includes paracord (though it would have to be unraveled), fire steel, knife (tiny and probably crappy but still a knife) whistle and compass. I tossed in a dollar store poncho and emergency blanket, a set of kitchen cutlery and a reasonably sharp knife I don't use, extra stainless steel water bottle, non perishable snacks I had in my cupboard, instant oatmeal, and a couple of sandwich bags of minute rice. Added instant coffee and tea and a lighter and I think it's a decent start I can build on every month as I can afford to. Band aids, a mini bar of hotel soap, hand sanitizer and a clothes pin plus some painkillers and extras of my medications make up my first aid kit. Extra sweater, thin lightweight fleece blanket, wool socks and a beanie. If you're on a budget, search around and see what you already have; you might be pleasantly surprised. Combustion, cover, container, cutting tool, cordage. Ideally I would have backpacking gear with me and this would be just extra stuff, but in a pinch I think I'd be all right for a day or two if necessary with what I've got.
Shop the Goodwill and other resale shops in your area. I've virtually built my entire bug out system thru resale shops, garage sales and estate sales. I've gotten high end tents, sleeping bags, knives, camp stoves, flashlights, hatchets, axes, first aid kits as well as many many other useful items for my system. Not only will you save tons of money, but you'll have alot of fun hunting down what you need. Good luck and have fun.
I bought me a knife from a army surplus and it has a huck at the top where you open gain and deer I got it for 25 dollars
Some nice ideas in the video. I would suggest trying the compactor bag out before you put it in your BOB. They have some great uses but I can't get one past my shoulders to use as a poncho. The 55gal contractor bags work great as poncho's as well as a host of other things. Actually every item in your BOB or survival kit should be tested out and have knowledge of use prior to actually needing it.
The compactor bags I get from Sams club will fit over my head, but they are huge bags, the ones in Walmart wont, they are smaller, I also think the compacter bags would make a nice cover or shelter in a pinch. One of the main reasons I started doing videos 5 years ago, was I had all this survival gear but I never tested any of it.. lol so I started testing out my gear and you are right, I found a lot of stuff that just did not work for me, and some stuff that did work great, plus I learned many new skills as well! Thanks!
Im camping out of my bag this weekend found a few things but overall worked good
Much respect, man. Appreciate you taking the time to spread some awareness.
Im definately going to get some of those compact garbage bags, i live in the northwest of Oregon, so its pretty wet/rugged here. I use regular garbage bags, and they get ripped up like wet paper napkins.
Very good video- all the comments are very useful
Good video w/ good suggestions. Small correction, the 3rd knife you show is an Ontario, not a CRKT... Excellent field knife BTW. Keep 'em coming.
Oh yeah, you are right.. thanks. I did not even realize that I said CRKT lol
Im old school, but i must admit having 100% freedom of ur hands is amazing, good vid thx for sharing, very good vid 👍
The mora I got is full tang and Swedish made I believe. They are strong enough that use can hammer then with a rock or other tool. Same approx $15
Great video and great suggestions for BOB. Any suggestions on where to find the military surplus bags and pad?
Check military surplus places if you have one near by, if not, there are tons of places to order them online and they are pretty affordable. I have ordered from Old Grouch's Military surplus in the past and he has both items cheap, check the links out
The pad: store.oldgrouch.biz/mithslmat.html Around 20 bucks
Sleeping Bag: store.oldgrouch.biz/usmipaslbag.html around 13 bucks
I have the Buck 632. It's a great knife. Comes out the package very sharp. Love it. In the bag with the Becker BK2. Now the BK2 is a hog. Badass knife
I can’t find your video where you detail out how to make the tarp. Can you send link to it?
Right here th-cam.com/video/YClfBrFSjrY/w-d-xo.html that was the video! Thanks :)
Iridium242, thanks! Found it very informative.
Thank you for the great tips and reminders. A silcock key is on my Amazon wish list.
If you have a home depot near you, you can pick one up for around 8 bucks if you dont want to order it. Thanks for watching!
I-242....
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Along with these I'd suggest.. 1. 1 small Altoids box for medication, water treatment tablets, some Money 100$ in 10$ notes
2. 1 Altoids box with pencil and a notebook
3.1 Altoids box with some cards or games (printed foldable chess board paper, checkers, 1 deck of cards)
4. Jute twine
5. Small bottle of hand sanitizer
6. 1 Altoids tin with a mirror, magnifying glass, a lighter with duct tape, fishing string n 4 hooks n lure, a small packet of odorless talcum powder..small packets of salt red pepper black pepper, dry coriander powder, 2 packet of powdered black coffee or tea
7. Miniuab rechargeable flash light
8. SoS handcrank USB dynamo charger.. (with phone battery plugs iPhone Samsung Nokia, gps
9. A good rechargeable SW/fm+weather station compact radio
Sheffield is a great brand for a multi tool for cheap.
Thank you for all you do.
IF you have the Pilot Survival Knife (like the CRKT one you show, but also the Ontario version) you can replace the nearly useless 'sharpening stone' in the front flap with a Doan Magnesium/Ferro block. It is almost exactly the same size as the sharpening stone and adds fire making utility to your knife sheath.
all good items in a BOB, a flashlight is a must but the headlamp sure is useful to free up your hands to do stuff....and something else that is over looked, extra pair of socks...if your feet get wet or your stranded overnite sure is nice to have a dry pair of socks to wear
Craig Betts
Most EXCELLENT Craig.....
That[(s) socks] are always forgotten.....
Thor-lo I have found to be the best.....
Great job my friend...!
you know, every single bug out bag I have has socks in it and I totally forgot to mention that lol, thanks for the reminder. I actually have a few pairs that I vacuum sealed a while back and put in each bag. Its certainly a great item!
You bet Craig I totally agree! In our winter conditions being wet can be a literal killer. I always carry a full light change of clothes plus socks to wear if needs be that I must dry my clothing.
This is a great video for the newer preppers! Not much different than some of what I keep. Though I do recommend the Ka-Bar when it comes to knives.
For cordage, check out Dyneema. I’m in the EOD field and it’s twice as strong as 550 and lighter (obviously only a factor if carrying large amounts).
What diameter would you recommend?
Your sleep system is huge with the pad sleeping bag and tarp
Compass and whistle?
I live at 3600' in pine forested country. The availability of natural boughs and the compactor bags negate the need for the pad.
This isn't a Major Issue, but blowing any inflatable item will introduce water vapor that can create ice on the cold side of the item. Again, not a really big issue but if you are keeping things in a vehicle a small billows pump will negate that problem. Most likely only a real issue in very cold climates. But still need to be aware of it.
i live in the desert also what are the best items/ shelter to have, or make for this area? (AZ USA ) what is the best over all muilty tool? i have a wingman and im not to happy with it, it seems to lack most things and everything is inside sadly.. not easyily able to flip open for the blade
Thanks for sharing I got a lot of good ideas on what to buy
I purchased some quality products which I will need in my backpack and still have a few more items I want to get like a good hatchet, and tarp which I can use to sleep under. I do need to get some food to put in my backpack also since I have eaten up that which I had, but need to be replaced.
Good explanations on everything but one item mentioned multiple times: Ferro Rods. Ferro rod are firestarters made of Ferrocerium. A six inch ferro rod is about 8 bucks on ebay.
Great list of items. I have all of them covered decently but I would like to have a lighter weight sleep pad and a tent. If at all possible I'm going to a relative's house, a motel, or possibly a shelter depending on circumstances. I'm not "heading for the hills" if I can keep from it. That said if I have to get out of urban areas I am now depending on a tarp for shelter, and frankly, I've become uncomfortable with that idea. The region I live in has more than its fair share of venomous snakes along with some nasty arthropods. I don't like the idea of waking up to find that a dangerous creature decided to warm up in my sleeping bag. Maybe a large mosquito net could keep them away. But a tent is just better.
Yes, I have many different tents as well and have the SAME problem here.. lol snakes, huge spiders, you name it. I was really just showing bear miniums, but a tent would be much better :) Thanks!
For a great light weight sleep set try a military poncho and wobbie. They pack up small
For lightweight sleeping pads, tents and anything else check out Homemade Wanderlust's channel. People who spend 5 months or more hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada are relentless in finding the lightest items possible. Dixie has done a number of videos covering her considerable knowledge of best and lightest long-distance hiking packs, tents, sleeping bags and pads, etc. She's currently racing the Continental Divide to Canada to beat the snow.
Always great information keep up the great work God bless brother 🖒🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I would like to see how you pack for carry!
I have a few older vids I did on my bug out bags, but I will be doing an inventory and check up on some of my various bags so stay tuned, there will be one soon.
Good stuff! I love to watch these kind of videos and realize that I have all of that stuff in my BOB. Of course I have more than that but great way to cover the basics.
I can’t find the video for the tarp tent, could be the device I’m on... can a link to it be thrown up?
Sure, here is the vid I did on putting up a tarp shelter th-cam.com/video/YClfBrFSjrY/w-d-xo.html
@@Iridium242 thank you much.
That green spray bottle would work as a canteen and you can mist yourself every now and then when needed!
They do have contractors bags, 3 mil, 39 gal.
Hi there. What did you say that key was called ? The last item you showed.
Its a 4-Way Sillcock Key. It is used to open tamper-resistant hose bibs. In an emergency you can get water from these.
I was hoping to see a stilcock key in here for you city dewellers
Take your entire and bag into sections as the uses are required, then your ready
BOB tip: Use air tight small containers, (ie: urine sample container) to pack essentials, such as fishing kit, fire starting kit etc and wrap a half inch of duct tape around each one for future use-- compact with no wasted space.
THE single most important item - is your personal mentality.
Keep your mind tough and patient and selfless - yet balanced with compassion.
For the meek shall inheret the earth.
If the building has a well they may not have water. Water should work in most places. But a earthquake can damage water and gas lines the water may work but you may have to treat it.
As always good video and some very good suggestions. My son and I both have our bags but tailor them for our work so we have a bit more defensive and first aid items. I have to catch up with him I don't have the new tourniquet yet. As far as the fixed blade knife you are absolutely correct you can do so much with a fixed blade and for those who are just getting one they should watch some videos and how to use it if it comes to defense. Thanks for posting as always my friend, great job.
Don't forget the bugspray and sunscreen.
Big fan of leatherman.
In need of one of those sleeping pads!!!!😓
Check out military surplus stores, I found them on amazon as well amzn.to/2DMcwzo Not too bad on the price either.
If you're on a budget, get creative! I eat almonds. I buy them in these ziploc sacks in the snack aisle in WalMart. When the sack is empty, wash it out, reinforce the upper corners with some gorilla tape tabs and punch 1/8" holes to accept paracord. Voila! You now have a 1 quart water carrier with a shoulder sling. Take one of these with an $8 Frontier filter straw, a couple aquatabs, a couple coffee filters and 2-4 mini Acco clips - you now have the ability to get a drink NOW with the Frontier, uses the filters and clips to pre-filter some water into the bag, drop in a tab, and you'll have a liter of safe water to drink when you take a break in a couple hours.
Trash bags! Always - ground tarp, shelter tarp, improvised poncho, dry sleeping bivvy, backpack cover . . . the list goes on and on.
Use lawn and leaf bags instead of garbage bags. They are a little bigger.
i found a place to get the Gerber Strong Arm for $24.00 . ( $23.81 , no tax , free shipping ) . i bought 2 !
Very good. Thank you very much
I'm guilty, too. I just picked up a sillcock key about a month ago.
Nice video!
Have a great Fourth of July Holiday.
Excellent video. See you then. 👍😎
I added a commodity all prep videos do not include.
Toilet paper 🚽
All the tools and tarps won't matter when you are willing to trade those items when it really counts. 😀👍
dont forget your waterfilter :)
A sawyer filter for around $20ish. Not a katidyne but not a weeks wages either.
@Aaron A couple of bottles of water purification tablets, a couple of life straws, some bandanas (for head cover and filtering water/coffee/poppy tea), and a 60 ml bottle of chlorine bleach, along with a quart size canteen cup for boiling water for viruses (then treating with tablets, iodine, bleach for bacteria) is very important
Thanks you for let us know
Just a personal opinion carbon steel knives are the way to go you can't take a stainless steel blade and make Sparks with a piece of flint
Damascus steel
I have a silcock but it sits in my glove compartment. I dont think it'll be very useful in my area as most of those water faucets are locked with a key. Its so heavy I'd rather carry slightly more weight and have actual water with me... its a bougie item for me personally.
It all depends on your area, for me, there are a few that I have found in places I would not expect, so its handy for me to have, if your area has a lot of those types of faucets that are not locked, then its a great item to have. I was actually shocked at how many buildings here have them, I had never noticed until I got the key
Super great suggestions!
Just remember folks if SHTF don't immediately run to the hills like 200,000,000 other people. Stay put for a few months, be resourceful, be prepared at home as well for extended stay. Let the Zombies take each other out first. Libraries are great command post.
Exactly I tell people that all the time, everyone who isnt really INTO survival has the same plan, "Go live out in the woods and hunt" most have no idea how to hunt and have never even camped lol so yeah stay put unless you REALLY need to go.
Good point. A simple snowstorm shuts downs all the major roads in and near big cities. Most likely people are NOT going anywhere.
Very true Rebel Lucy. And also while chaos is burning in the streets, its better to lay low make preplanned strategies based on supplies you have already collected and supplies you need to collect. Think out of the box in survival situations, doing what others are doing will net poor results and compromise your position, possibly making yourself the new target. Exterior of your residence should resemble a looted house already in those times so new looters will pass it by. Sad to say, but what you saw during Hurricane Katrina ain't nothing compared to what is coming
First and foremost I would concentrate on food, water purification and protection of core body temperature PLUS weaponry...ain't going to be going camping...more like getting out of an area for emergency reasons. Perhaps E and E should be a main consideration as well.
that blue bag for your sleeping back will get torn to shreds and wastes space, I would suggest something like a Sea To Summit bag, I have a size large EVENT model, Ive been off and on the road for years (out of a pack, sleeping outside with usgi bivy sack and no tent), a good actually waterproof compression bag is well worth it, you can store clothing with your sleeping bag and bivy and sinch it down small. since 2000 ive been in the marines active for 4 years and army active for 4 years and then traveled around the country...a good waterproof compression sack that actually compresses is well worth it.
That is something I have to say I have overlooked, that blue bag is a cheap one I picked up at Walmart years ago, I will check out the seat to summit ones, makes more sense to get something that will last, thanks!
@@Iridium242 i would suggest getting a poncho. You can make a make shift tent instead of using that tarp. You can also use it on rainy days to help keep yourself dry. While i was in the army and we had to dig in for the night that is what we would use to make a temp hooch.
+James Lee I agree. Most of my gear is milsurp, far better than regular camping and hiking gear (I do keep Dr Scholl's gel insoles in my Wellco, Vibram sole special forces boots, they really help, especially if you have chronic pain). I also make use of compression sacks (especially the Brit mil surp ones) in my B.OB.S. Dry bags are good investments as well, plus a can of spray on water shield
Aaron Hargraves
when were you in the army? I was corps and army and we just used our bivy sack to sleep in and covered our pack with our poncho. tents aren't really needed. a poncho tent seems like a easy way to get wet, i used the poncho over pack and sleep in bivy method for 8 years in the military and 10 years not travelling (as in hardcore psuedo or straight up homeless) and its the quickest and most reasonable thing, plus you are super low profile.
@@whatabouttheearth i was in between 08 and 2012. 11bravo was my mos