Something to note (for people who are just starting out mainly), if you do get a metal water container (Stainless Steel or otherwise), it has to be a single-walled if you're planning on heating it over a fire. The air trapped between the walls on a double-walled will expand and rupture.
Sootch - great video - yes, my BOB was stolen out of the trunk of my car - police dept says they most likely had a master key and just drove around the neighborhood with the button pushed until they saw a trunk open. That bag started in 1965 - guess it was time to upgrade it, but, know that I lost a lot of money on the insurance claim - lesson learned - keep an extremely accurate inventory at all times
Here are a few points for additional items: 1. No big knife to baton with. No axe. No saw that could fell a tree. (Fires, camp construction, splints, etc) Can't trust those little saw chains. 2. Three compasses. Zero maps. 3. No water actually in the kit. 4. Only bedding is a cheap, easy to tear, mylar blanket. 5. No toothbrush, floss, toothpicks, toothpaste, or even mouthwash. 6. No soap or disinfectant. (Probably got some wipes in the Med Kit, but not much to clean water bottle, renovo, hands, etc.) 7. Additional rags for use as a torch or any number of things could be helpful. Pair of socks for the obvious, but also as additional rags. 8. It's hard to have too many bullets. 9. Bug repellent or mesh net hat to keep bugs off. 10. No rain poncho, umbrella, tent, etc to keep water off you - while asleep or moving. 11. Do either of those med kits have an antihistamine? What about poison ivy treatment? 12. No sunscreen or brimmed hat. (Bandanna can't cover your whole face and back of neck.) Overall, the kit is not effective at camp building/shelter, gathering/processing wood, cleaning items used for drinking or one's hands, or personal hygiene. This kit DEFINITELY provides fire creation. If you can't start a fire with this kit, you can't start a fire. It seems focused on a single person - guess wife/children are SOL.
I keep a military poncho in my 5.11 Tactical (E.D.C.) Vest for bad weather or for an emergency shelter. You could easily fit a 6' × 8' tarp in the bag.
Sootch I always carry a heavy shopping bag folded or rolled in the bottom of my bag. If your bag Is ever torn and can't hold some things you can fill the shopping bag and clip it to your pack. You talk about having one is none but we never think about only having the one pack...
I love these vids but one thing i wish the various makers would do is tell us a rough estimate of what you paid for each item, that way we could have an idea which items we could afford and a rough estimate of how much the over all pack will cost us. Thank you for your vids sir, I always enjoy them.
I'd be very interested to see a lighter version of this kit with fewer redundancies (as an example: 2 folding knives, 1 small fixed blade knife, plus the MUT multitool with a folding knife, this seems like roughly a pound just in extra knives that don't need to be carried)
Great Video, Sootch!! I would recommend TP, an inexpensive multi-tool like the Leatherman Sidekick because it has a saw on it, and a thick 55 Gallon Drum liner.
What I like most is you have things in your bag that really have purpose , not just junk and a lot of people have junk . One thing in particular the solar panel . Everybody carries power cords assuming there will be some from of power available in urban settings and in my experience that's always the first thing to go . Great video , thanks !
+Trey Cole and 50 feet of paracord, 2 lighters, 3 matches, handcuffs, zipties, 10 rolls of duct tape, a 5 gallon jug of water, a cooking set, atomic bomb, a jar of vaseline, 2 cans of WD-40 and a m1a2 abrams tank.
You're tinder/ fire starting tools are more than enough which is great but you should consider adding an item that's extremely simple but most are not even aware of, a pencil sharpener. you can use it on small twigs to easily get small shavings from twigs perfect for starting fire. A good option that's cheap and works even if its raining, even if everything's pretty soaked you can find some twigs dry/ish under large trees to use this on. you should also add a small diamond sharpener or something of the like to make sure you can keep those knives sharp.
I like all of the items in the kit. What I would do different is incorporate this kit into a larger pack that way you have extra room to gather and put items as you move. This of course only works if space is not at a premium where you are storing it. I prefer a bag with either shock cord webbing or a beaver tail on the outside so I can pick up and store things along the way if needed.
GLAD YOUR BAG includes medical supplies - it's one area that lots of preppers either forget or don't carry enough ! A small bottle (pint) of alcohol or peroxide will cover disinfection of wounds, and also serve to cleanse hands to avoid bacteria contamination when eating or preparing food. Also, don't forget a small pouch (sandwich bag) with folded paper towels. Again, super handy for cleansing everything, as toilet paper, and as emergency fire starter.
In addition, I would add a pencil and a wax marker. I've found the pencils work best on the Rite in the Rain notebooks. Wax markers can write on windshields etc for broken down cars or marking cleared cars or houses after storms.
I would add foot powder as well as an extra pair of socks, I know socks were already mentioned in the comments below, but having a few extra pairs to change every few days will prevent trench foot, also the foot powder will help to protect your feet, these are good to add if you are in wet climates and or crossing rivers.
Hey there, I agree with the earlier comment about the socks and poncho, however, if you're concern is that you'll be in the middle of nowhere, I would pack a military poncho (some can even be paired ave turn into a pup tent, and a grabber space blanket with a battery back up for your phone (and some flashlights can now be charged by micro usb). thanks for the video, good choice in knives, good choice in communications, and a well built fire kit.
It may sound silly, but you can now buy really small optician's screwdrivers with flat and cross heads. They fasten to a key ring and have saved my glasses on several occasions when screws started coming loose.
Sootch, A cellphone will become useless if SHTF! Even today when regional disasters occur, cell service goes down as soon as backups run down in about 3 days. The blizzard of 97 in Colorado took out all cellular service and law enforcement radio as did hurricane Katrina in LA. HAM radio operators (who had radios that still worked and were maintained by solar chargers or car batteries) rode with National Guard and police to do search and rescue. Please Exhort your readers to get and learn to use a decent 5 watt handy talkie like hams use. Also for regular, non emergency use, a 2m or 440 HAM rig is inexpensive, more dependable in remote areas and the test is easy to prep for. If SHTF, then use the radio in "pirate" mode. Thansk for your thoughtful ideas. Also, I would not recommed the FRS radios as they are lower power and have fewer security. The Baofnag, Powerwerx and Wouxoun rigs are OK. Slim, radio operator and first responder.
It's very good to have all this useful tools , but one thing i learnt in the French army years ago , and that is hugely important in a survival situation , is to make sure your "Blood Group" ( A+, O + , B -....) , is being shown and evident at all time , either on your jacket or backpack , so if it happen something and for instance , you're falling unconscious / loosing blood , and someone is finding you... this basically could save your life .
Thanks for the helpful video. (I've watched yours and several others.) I'm putting together an emergency/get-home bag for my husband. He travels a lot for his job in a 100 mile area from home. The bag is to cover normal contingencies to natural disasters as well as accidents, breakdowns, and SHTF get home scenarios. I'm watching videos like this for ideas with the goal of the bag of gear plus 3 days food *and* water weighing less than 30 lbs. The two major differences are bag type - I'm using a backpacker's pack with interior frame and defense item being bear spray. Guns and pepper spray and tasers aren't an option because of jurisdictions he has to drive through and enter/park in to work. So.... bear spray. It's the best I can do without breaking the law.
Hey brother, thanks for sharing these videos, been prepping for a good while but, always open to new ideas, methods, materials, products, etc., etc. I always learn a thing or two from watching your vids. One thing I'm serious about is carrying at least a couple of bottles of water that I can attach to my EDC/GHB like this slingbag once I have to start walking, plus some real food (in addition to candy/protein bars) in the bag. Once the SHTF it's no time for getting off your way looking for food or water, get a good head start. I've found that Bumble Bee and other tuna labels make an excellent, filling and satisfying ready to go snack consisting of canned, prepared tuna with at least six small crackers. One of these will take care of your hunger for a bit and provide needed protein if you're walking. The package is sold at Walmart and grocery stores everywhere, cost less than $2 each and I carry two in my bag, enough for a day of trekking back to the homestead. They fit perfectly and are lightweight. Stay safe!
I include medical grade respirators in my pack just in case as well. Something else to take into consideration is the temperatures (hot and cold) your car will get to. Worst being the summer. It isn't so bad in the trunk, but MREs don't last as long in 90 degree temps.
I just purchased a amp-3 outrigger med pack. This sucker has it all! But if it comes to it because I live in a disabled and elderly housing . I have the training to assist first aid.
I have switched from carrying a plastic container to a stainless steel cup. Ideally I would like to find a stainless steel container with a cap on the top. The reason for it is that you can boil water and heat up food with it. I would also add a whistle in case you get stuck under a rock (injured) or in a building. Perhaps having the space blanket in a bright neon color that you could use for signaling might be ideal. Overall I really like your bag - it's pretty well thought out and all of your equipment is of high-quality, especially the bag and it's waterproof material. I will probably use your suggested medical kits. Thank you
As always a great vid with lots of useful info. I would add a couple of construction-strength trash bags and trauma shears (that's if your trauma kit doesn't already have them). Thanx.
Everyone always adds a black sharpie to their EDC/BOB/whatever you have but rarely do you see people with a silver sharpie. It's kinda hard to write on dark objects with a dark pen. Add a silver sharpie to any bag and be a little more prepared to write on anything.
Hell of lot cheaper to put these things together on your own rather than buying all these kits. Seems like survival, prepper, edc is. A big market for ready made stuff at premium prices.
Good start I log a lot of miles on a motorcycle and am thinking about making a bag like this in case I break down in the middle of nowhere. I would add a actually rescue blanket in case I get stuck overnight some place cold. Enjoyed the video as I also do from you
+CharlieMic5 _in case I break down in the middle of nowhere._ Given the space constraints of a motor bike, and that you already have tools and a poncho, what's most important? 1) Space blanket. 2) Fleece cap and jacket, and wool socks. (It can get cold at night.) 3) Solar phone charger. 4) Emergency rations. (The Urban Prepper tried Datrex 72 bars; they weren't bad. Also protein bars.) 5) Water. 6) First aid kit. (Do you already carry one?)
Good video, I really like that bag! One thing I do keep in my bag both in my medical kit and in my fire kit is alcohol prep pads. Only takes one quick spark from a ferro rod and they'll burn for a while. Keep up the great work.
If you are using a survival bag, you'll probably be on foot a lot. You'll need to take care of your feet - extra socks in case your feet get wet. Extra boot laces, meds for blisters, etc
If i may suggest an item for your bag, a 4 way sillcock key is a must have in an urban environment as well as a short push on hose adapter which can be obtained from Sawyer products. the key can be purchased at Lowes... great video thanks for sharing....
Can I make a suggestion... Add a emergency fishing kit - easy to make, about 25-50 feet of fishing line (wind it around a piece of flat wood) and a hook in a little Ziploc bag.
This appears to be a $1,500+ bag of gear. G26 goes for about $500. Plus a mag. Plus ammo. Plus the leather holster. A little over $100 in maxpedition products $160 for the benchmade triage I don't see the knife in the firekit listed. It looks like another benchmade which tells me it's likely $80+ Mut runs about $140 on amazon at the moment. Izula runs about $50 on amazon at the moment. $1030 so far, and this is just gun, knives, and bag. Not counting extra mag, defensive rounds, and the leather holster. $430 in knives and multitool sounds a like a little too much for a kit of this purpose to me. Zebra lights, don't know which model, they seem to start at $70. $30 for the EPIK $30 for water filter $15 spool tool $15 general boo-boo first aid kit torch lighter, plus 2 bic lighters maybe $5 eboot solar charger + battery $25 $120 wouxun radio rite in the rain pad plus pen $10 I'd be surprised if the rest of the contents were less than $150. That puts the kit as listed at about $1,500 (as a ballpark guess).
+Cainnech exactly. If I could afford it I would also have my kit set up that way. After all its putting a price on your life. $1500 is worth my life any day lol. But I totally agree with you.
+Cainnech If it's just a kit to get you thinking, how many other kits are there just on this same youtube channel that are practically the same thing? He has lots of similar kits. Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan. I'm subscribed and that's how I saw the video to begin with. His kits go well beyond what the average person who is going to make a kit like this can afford, and I think that may be a failing on his part. Now, I happen to make a decent amount of money and the contents of a kit like this aren't unreasonable for me, personally. Making a kit as accessible as possible is going to help more people, instead of making a kit that weighs in at 13 pounds and costs more than $1,300. This kit is more likely to be stolen out of a car than the firearm in the kit is likely to be used defensively. This is basically something he says. And, he also suggests having 2 or 3 of these types of kits available. So, he's suggesting that people have something like this 1,500 kit duplicated 2 or 3 times ($4,500 in gear just in basic kits which are separate from BoBs, get home bags, and EDC).
+nightfall22 _$1500 is worth my life _*_any day_*_ lol._ Is it *really*? Are you spending $1,500/day reinforcing your house with bulletproof windows, replacing the wood frame walls with dirt and concrete, multiple levels of intrusion detection, both outside and inside, guns in every room, etc? If you are, then you're a paranoid loon.
RonJohn63 its a figure of speech. don't take everything serious. Also yes, if something in my kit saved my life it would have been worth the expense. Also, who cares what people spend their money on? To call the next man a loon because they want to be as safe as possible thats their business not mine. I for one don't have that kind of money but wouldn't care if the next guy spent whatever he saw fit to keep things under control. Also, what is wrong with having a gun in every room? The kit was worth $1500, who is spending 1500 a day on things?? who mentioned per day?
Great video and good list. I would also make a note to pack along a few dosages of any special medications. i.e. heart, blood pressure, etc. Several times I've left the house for a long distance day trip and forgotten to take my morning pills. My car bag carries them just in case.
Cool video I would recommend that you put a pair of good socks. Maybe merino wool or something like that. But you have given me some great idea for my pack have a great day. KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDEOS. THANKS!
Pocket flares?? Good kit. Maybe a construction weight trash bag, or maybe a replacement set of clear lens to your sunglasses if you have to travel on foot at night through the woods.
Great bag and thanks for the video. What about adding some zip ties and possibly a small 4x6 poly tarp folded and placed in the large compartment. I also keep a couple stainless steel tent stakes in mine. They are lightweight and have a number of uses if you get caught in the bush. I really enjoy your videos. God bless mate!
I just wanted to say that I have just barely found your videos I have enjoy them I'm just now starting my own day pack please keep up the great work you are doing very Informative wish I would have been smarter when I was younger but thank you very much.
Great video mate. One thing i would add which i have in my Jumbo Bag is a Vinyl Rain Poncho, just in case your out and get caught in some bad weather without a jacket. I actually have 2 of them in my bag in case my wife is with me haha. I would also recommend the Klean Kanteen 40 ounce water bottle. Its single walled stainless steel so can be used for boiling water.
Great set up. I would suggest that you upgrade your shelter options by adding a simple 55 gallon garbage bag or a 9'x12' plastic drop cloth or both. Either one are very light weight and would keep the rain off of you or help you keep up your core temperature at night or a storm. Also I always keep a tiny bug net in my kit to protect the head from biting insects. If you get caught outside, it'll help you get a good nights rest not exposing your face to a million mosquitoes. They cost a few dollars and weigh less than 1 oz. and in my opinion worth their weight in gold.
Nice looking kit. I'd suggest you spread your fire kit out a bit. Great to have multiple ways to make fire, but if you lose that pouch all your redundancy is gone.
You do a great job on all your vids. Appreciate you taking the time to share with us. Love learning about new equipment options. "3 hours without shelter" but you might be lacking here. One emergency blanket - and they tear easily ... add a tube tent, a Tyvek tarp, or a poncho. If you have small empty spaces, fill them with hard candy for quick energy.
BEST "get home bag" review I've ever seen... It inspired me to update mine... There are however 2 additions I would make... An extra pair of dry socks, and a compact rain poncho.
i have a military poncho in my b.o.b. however knowing the importance of the health of you feet in a survival situation i'm sad to say socks will be added today... also i think it would be cool to have some one like you evaluate my bag... so if your interested shoot me a message...
+KillaCommieFerMommie I would add clear safety glasses. If you have to walk at night there's nothing worse than getting a cobweb in the eye. Just a thought.
Good review and show. I like redundancies, but might I suggest adding a couple of huge contractors garbage bags, and changing out the emergency food with some cliff and Tanka bars as well as some water purification pills and a titanium or stainless steel cup Since food and water as well as comfort from heat or cold are the things which can help you or your loved ones or even someone you are helping feel better
Great video. I am sure, by watching your videos, you updated a lot. I would include 3 55 gal 3 mill contractor garbage bag in every bag or back pack. I got the idea of the contractor bag from David Canterbury's youtube channel
There are some great videos on TH-cam that have helped me prepare and I am very thankful for all of them. It has been a long time since I have seen one that has inspired me as much this video. So well thought out. One thing I will work on immediately is getting a portable pouch dedicated to fire making. I am a recent subscriber who loves your videos. Thank you.
One thing I've seen people do to avoid theft is put a cable lock around the straps and lock it to something in the truck. Yes it can be easily cut but a criminal isn't going to stick around with the alarm going off and figure it out.
Could you suggest a good headlamp with a red light feature. I am in Army Cadets (Australia) and we are (for the most part) not aloud white lights and the one I have now is very battery inefficient and not nearly bright enough to illuminate paths, terrain or even maps and notes. Thanks in advance! Awesome video as well :D
XLNT video... just purchased this bag in tan.... was a little unsure how to pack it... and what to pack in it.... it will be a "truck bag" so it will go along most of the time.. Thanks for the list of contents. God Bless...
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this pack/review. Great job! I've been working on a list of what things I will pack in my daily pack. You affirmed the things I had written down and made me think about a few things I didn't. Keep up the great work! Also, with the outtakes... I am the same way with my podcast. haha! I've got pretty good at editing because of it! haha. Take care.
Nice, I have the same bag (not the same color) for day hiking. I love that the water bottle holder can hold a full 40oz stainless steel bottle and well as all the other stuff I take with me. I have a similar load out as you do mostly, but I would caution you about that saw you have...they are super flimsy and easily broken in my experience.
nice video but I have that eboost and the solar charger WILL NOT charge that battery back up ! don't buy it thinking it will recharge because I've left that thing in the window sill for days on end and it never got one bar of charge. wasted money on the e boost
I've used five or six of them over the last couple of years and you're right not one of them will charge sufficiently to recharge a phone they are generally useless little gimmicks and all of them failed In the Heat of a South Texas summer
Sootch, given that no one on Y.T. with a significant following has done a lengthy detailed vid on Hurricane Prep, perhaps you will consider it and educate people and save lives.
+Center Mass _a lengthy detailed vid on Hurricane Prep_ No need. It's the commonest of common sense: 1) At the beginning of storm season, buy some extra non-perishable food. Ask your wife what you'd run out of if her weekly grocery run were delayed for a week. 2) Imagine the power being off for a week. Perishables going bad, not being able (if you have an electric stove) to cook food. Do you have an outdoor grill? 3) There might not be any water pressure. 7 gallons of water per person per week is overkill, but cheap, and it comes in handy 5 gallon jugs. 4) What if the sewerage system is dead and you can't flush? Where will the #1 and #2 go? (Cat litter is a big help.) 5) Power for lights, radio, cell phone, extra gas for car. Of course, common sense isn't all that common.
i went through 30 days of no power, Martial Law and Armed looting during Sandy. Based on what I saw, I am quite sure that many people could benefit from a quality, detailed Hurricane Prep vid. Looks like we are about to get hit again.
Center Mass _i went through 30 days of no power_ Interesting. How *did* you all survive? Presumably you had pre-stocked supplies, but at some point were you able to drive to an unaffected area and pick up supplies? (That's what we did.) _Martial Law_ Which was lifted after the crisis, with no Patriotic Americans being thrown into FEMA Death Camps? _and Armed looting_ Since I obviously don't know where you live, I've got to ask: was there looting in *your* neighborhood? Was there looting *near* your neighborhood? IOW, did *you* _need_ guns during that time? Or were (hand and chain) saws and a generator more useful? _Looks like we are about to get hit again._ Looks like it! Hope you're stocked up on food, water and fuel! Blue tarps and rope would be useful, too.
+RonJohn63 Yes, I was pretty well pre stocked including 30 gallons of gas for my Honda penny. Who could have imagined that would not be enough. I met no one who started with more than 10 gallons of gas. I now have cans enough for about 55 gallons. I was able to get out 2 days after. All vehicles on my block totaled except for mine. I took 4 neighbors with me. We hit 29 gas stations before finding one that had fuel. That was all we could find for more than 2 weeks. The looting was so bad near me, with no Police presence at all. They evacuated for Officer safety, the blocks to my right and left hired their own private armed security to get control of the looting that was going on both day and night. The drug addicts came out of the closets and had a field day. In NY we now have the SAFE Act. Which we did not have during Sandy, which made all the difference. I can't comment on Firearms related things now. I had both and ax and a chainsaw in my truck, among lots of other things. We will be effected by Joaquin, just waiting to see how bad this will be. I can tell you the box food stores are getting hit hard as well as the gas stations already.
Excellent list, gave me some good ideas. Having two or three kits like that would be nice BUT the above equipment list will easily set you back $1,000 ... probably more like $2,000. (the Glock 26 alone w G17 mag is $500+). I'd keep that bag well out of sight.
I like your bag of tricks. So many things are in that bag I can't help but wonder how long it took you to find all this gear, how as well, but most importantly how much it all cost. Can you provide a ball- park monetary figure?
Excellent bag. I have one and have been carrying this pack for over 10 years. About the benchmade triage fits better on the opening below the buckle point. The blade is more accessible and it's easy to draw without opening the case (just above the charger carabiner anchor point) Nice review. Keep posting!!
Any survival expert will tell you that shelter is the number one priority. All I saw in your pack for shelter was a cheap emergency blanket. Are you kidding? Even the typical car kit up north will have more shelter items. You have plenty of fire making items, but you have nothing to process wood. You don't even have a light weight folding saw like a laplander, or a large enough knife to chop and baton wood. You keep an extra clip of bullets but nothing to process wood? While medical and self defense are important, they are not as important as #1 shelter #2 water and #3 the ability to keep a fire going after you start it. Statistically you will die a hundred times over from exposure to the elements long before you die from an injury for whatever reason. One small hand gun and a small med kit and you should be OK for the short term. If you are smart you don't need the gun. You stay away from trouble. As a person that lived on the streets for some time, it's not that hard to recognize trouble and avoid it.
maybe it's not really his survival bag ? I totally agree with you about shelter but as he said he carry this all the time. I don't know, at least a good poncho would do the job, don't you think ?
reno rari couple of large good quality garbage bags or plastic drop sheet or a shower curtain liner can be easily attached to your shoulder straps if you use your imagination
have you added up what the total cost of putting together that max pack was? I am curious on what your investment was minus the firearm. I really like your set up. I'm gonna definitely make some changes to my vehicle pack.
I really do enjoy watching all of your videos I have learned so much and I've gained a lot of knowledge now it's putting it to test with training but you've really changed the way that I look at things for the future thank you so much
Can i suggest a rescue hook, as an extremely practical multi-tool, for cutting clothing quickly or seat belts or straps etc. Also the ability to break toughened glass etc, Gerber ones i used in the field and are a medics best friend but they are also ridiculously sharp for cutting nylon belts or webbing if someone is wounded and you need to get in there quickly. You said this is for a Car, you would be amazed how many lives you could save if you are 1st on the scene at a accident.
Great kit, I have the Jumbo Versipack as well and amazes me how much I can fit in there. Have you checked out the Maxpedition Janus, attaches to the shoulder strap but awesome to be able to keep some basics in there such as the BooBoo kit and lighters etc and be able to quickly detach it and put it on your belt. I also place a small tie wrap around the top of those lights so it stops them emptying themselves because the little button has been pushed accidentally.~ Great kit though Sir, thanks again for the video :D
I like a backpack because I live in the desert so I pack a lot of water. So with the backpack I keep luggage tote with a full gallon of water. Without it I'm dead in the water so to speak. I rebuild/repack my kit every time I plan on making trip over 300 miles. One thing I added was 2 Stainless steel bowls from the thrift store. Can't carry due to Calif.
Something to note (for people who are just starting out mainly), if you do get a metal water container (Stainless Steel or otherwise), it has to be a single-walled if you're planning on heating it over a fire. The air trapped between the walls on a double-walled will expand and rupture.
Sootch - great video - yes, my BOB was stolen out of the trunk of my car - police dept says they most likely had a master key and just drove around the neighborhood with the button pushed until they saw a trunk open. That bag started in 1965 - guess it was time to upgrade it, but, know that I lost a lot of money on the insurance claim - lesson learned - keep an extremely accurate inventory at all times
Here are a few points for additional items:
1. No big knife to baton with. No axe. No saw that could fell a tree. (Fires, camp construction, splints, etc) Can't trust those little saw chains.
2. Three compasses. Zero maps.
3. No water actually in the kit.
4. Only bedding is a cheap, easy to tear, mylar blanket.
5. No toothbrush, floss, toothpicks, toothpaste, or even mouthwash.
6. No soap or disinfectant. (Probably got some wipes in the Med Kit, but not much to clean water bottle, renovo, hands, etc.)
7. Additional rags for use as a torch or any number of things could be helpful. Pair of socks for the obvious, but also as additional rags.
8. It's hard to have too many bullets.
9. Bug repellent or mesh net hat to keep bugs off.
10. No rain poncho, umbrella, tent, etc to keep water off you - while asleep or moving.
11. Do either of those med kits have an antihistamine? What about poison ivy treatment?
12. No sunscreen or brimmed hat. (Bandanna can't cover your whole face and back of neck.)
Overall, the kit is not effective at camp building/shelter, gathering/processing wood, cleaning items used for drinking or one's hands, or personal hygiene. This kit DEFINITELY provides fire creation. If you can't start a fire with this kit, you can't start a fire. It seems focused on a single person - guess wife/children are SOL.
I keep a military poncho in my 5.11 Tactical (E.D.C.) Vest for bad weather or for an emergency shelter. You could easily fit a 6' × 8' tarp in the bag.
I keep my EDC in a trash bag labeled GOODWILL on my backseat and it's been there three years
....no one's ever bothered it
Thats super smart, love it
Sootch I always carry a heavy shopping bag folded or rolled in the bottom of my bag. If your bag Is ever torn and can't hold some things you can fill the shopping bag and clip it to your pack. You talk about having one is none but we never think about only having the one pack...
I love these vids but one thing i wish the various makers would do is tell us a rough estimate of what you paid for each item, that way we could have an idea which items we could afford and a rough estimate of how much the over all pack will cost us.
Thank you for your vids sir, I always enjoy them.
I'd be very interested to see a lighter version of this kit with fewer redundancies (as an example: 2 folding knives, 1 small fixed blade knife, plus the MUT multitool with a folding knife, this seems like roughly a pound just in extra knives that don't need to be carried)
I carry a leatherman micra on my keychain so that's already one redundancy for me
Great Video, Sootch!! I would recommend TP, an inexpensive multi-tool like the Leatherman Sidekick because it has a saw on it, and a thick 55 Gallon Drum liner.
What I like most is you have things in your bag that really have purpose , not just junk and a lot of people have junk . One thing in particular the solar panel . Everybody carries power cords assuming there will be some from of power available in urban settings and in my experience that's always the first thing to go . Great video , thanks !
Great setup. About the only thing I'd suggest adding would be some wet wipes. I have a pouch of them in my various gear bags.
*drives to walmart*
brings
- 3 glocks
- 2 ar15's
- 4 survival bags
+Trey Cole and 50 feet of paracord, 2 lighters, 3 matches, handcuffs, zipties, 10 rolls of duct tape, a 5 gallon jug of water, a cooking set, atomic bomb, a jar of vaseline, 2 cans of WD-40 and a m1a2 abrams tank.
haha
And a partridge in a pear tree!
AR is toy gun.
You're tinder/ fire starting tools are more than enough which is great but you should consider adding an item that's extremely simple but most are not even aware of, a pencil sharpener. you can use it on small twigs to easily get small shavings from twigs perfect for starting fire. A good option that's cheap and works even if its raining, even if everything's pretty soaked you can find some twigs dry/ish under large trees to use this on.
you should also add a small diamond sharpener or something of the like to make sure you can keep those knives sharp.
And three years later a girl watches it. Yes I appreciate all your info.
HUGE difference between being ready for a problem, and convincing yourself there already is one.
I like all of the items in the kit. What I would do different is incorporate this kit into a larger pack that way you have extra room to gather and put items as you move. This of course only works if space is not at a premium where you are storing it. I prefer a bag with either shock cord webbing or a beaver tail on the outside so I can pick up and store things along the way if needed.
GLAD YOUR BAG includes medical supplies - it's one area that lots of preppers either forget or don't carry enough !
A small bottle (pint) of alcohol or peroxide will cover disinfection of wounds, and also serve to cleanse hands to avoid bacteria contamination when eating or preparing food. Also, don't forget a small pouch (sandwich bag) with folded paper towels. Again, super handy for cleansing everything, as toilet paper, and as emergency fire starter.
In addition, I would add a pencil and a wax marker. I've found the pencils work best on the Rite in the Rain notebooks. Wax markers can write on windshields etc for broken down cars or marking cleared cars or houses after storms.
Hey thanks for the response sootch! I did just buy the Maxpedition Condor 2 after watching your review. Man, you weren't kidding about the quality!!
I would add foot powder as well as an extra pair of socks, I know socks were already mentioned in the comments below, but having a few extra pairs to change every few days will prevent trench foot, also the foot powder will help to protect your feet, these are good to add if you are in wet climates and or crossing rivers.
Hey there, I agree with the earlier comment about the socks and poncho, however, if you're concern is that you'll be in the middle of nowhere, I would pack a military poncho (some can even be paired ave turn into a pup tent, and a grabber space blanket with a battery back up for your phone (and some flashlights can now be charged by micro usb). thanks for the video, good choice in knives, good choice in communications, and a well built fire kit.
It may sound silly, but you can now buy really small optician's screwdrivers with flat and cross heads. They fasten to a key ring and have saved my glasses on several occasions when screws started coming loose.
Sootch, A cellphone will become useless if SHTF! Even today when regional disasters occur, cell service goes down as soon as backups run down in about 3 days. The blizzard of 97 in Colorado took out all cellular service and law enforcement radio as did hurricane Katrina in LA. HAM radio operators (who had radios that still worked and were maintained by solar chargers or car batteries) rode with National Guard and police to do search and rescue. Please Exhort your readers to get and learn to use a decent 5 watt handy talkie like hams use. Also for regular, non emergency use, a 2m or 440 HAM rig is inexpensive, more dependable in remote areas and the test is easy to prep for. If SHTF, then use the radio in "pirate" mode. Thansk for your thoughtful ideas. Also, I would not recommed the FRS radios as they are lower power and have fewer security. The Baofnag, Powerwerx and Wouxoun rigs are OK. Slim, radio operator and first responder.
It's very good to have all this useful tools , but one thing i learnt in the French army years ago , and that is hugely important in a survival situation , is to make sure your "Blood Group" ( A+, O + , B -....) , is being shown and evident at all time , either on your jacket or backpack , so if it happen something and for instance , you're falling unconscious / loosing blood , and someone is finding you... this basically could save your life .
Not in Arizona, you can't last 2 days without water and in the summer you won;t make it a day
Thanks for the helpful video. (I've watched yours and several others.) I'm putting together an emergency/get-home bag for my husband. He travels a lot for his job in a 100 mile area from home. The bag is to cover normal contingencies to natural disasters as well as accidents, breakdowns, and SHTF get home scenarios. I'm watching videos like this for ideas with the goal of the bag of gear plus 3 days food *and* water weighing less than 30 lbs. The two major differences are bag type - I'm using a backpacker's pack with interior frame and defense item being bear spray. Guns and pepper spray and tasers aren't an option because of jurisdictions he has to drive through and enter/park in to work. So.... bear spray. It's the best I can do without breaking the law.
Hey brother, thanks for sharing these videos, been prepping for a good while but, always open to new ideas, methods, materials, products, etc., etc. I always learn a thing or two from watching your vids. One thing I'm serious about is carrying at least a couple of bottles of water that I can attach to my EDC/GHB like this slingbag once I have to start walking, plus some real food (in addition to candy/protein bars) in the bag. Once the SHTF it's no time for getting off your way looking for food or water, get a good head start. I've found that Bumble Bee and other tuna labels make an excellent, filling and satisfying ready to go snack consisting of canned, prepared tuna with at least six small crackers. One of these will take care of your hunger for a bit and provide needed protein if you're walking. The package is sold at Walmart and grocery stores everywhere, cost less than $2 each and I carry two in my bag, enough for a day of trekking back to the homestead. They fit perfectly and are lightweight. Stay safe!
I include medical grade respirators in my pack just in case as well. Something else to take into consideration is the temperatures (hot and cold) your car will get to. Worst being the summer. It isn't so bad in the trunk, but MREs don't last as long in 90 degree temps.
I just purchased a amp-3 outrigger med pack. This sucker has it all! But if it comes to it because I live in a disabled and elderly housing . I have the training to assist first aid.
Awesome video. A few things that have recently added are single pouch off wipes and sunscreen. It helps with the kids when we are out.
Love your channel. Thanks for all the heads up.
Be safe and prepped.
Thanks for listing the items. Great job. Great channel. Thanks for your excellent public service.
I have switched from carrying a plastic container to a stainless steel cup. Ideally I would like to find a stainless steel container with a cap on the top. The reason for it is that you can boil water and heat up food with it. I would also add a whistle in case you get stuck under a rock (injured) or in a building. Perhaps having the space blanket in a bright neon color that you could use for signaling might be ideal. Overall I really like your bag - it's pretty well thought out and all of your equipment is of high-quality, especially the bag and it's waterproof material. I will probably use your suggested medical kits. Thank you
As always a great vid with lots of useful info. I would add a couple of construction-strength trash bags and trauma shears (that's if your trauma kit doesn't already have them). Thanx.
Everyone always adds a black sharpie to their EDC/BOB/whatever you have but rarely do you see people with a silver sharpie. It's kinda hard to write on dark objects with a dark pen. Add a silver sharpie to any bag and be a little more prepared to write on anything.
Hell of lot cheaper to put these things together on your own rather than buying all these kits. Seems like survival, prepper, edc is. A big market for ready made stuff at premium prices.
Good start I log a lot of miles on a motorcycle and am thinking about making a bag like this in case I break down in the middle of nowhere. I would add a actually rescue blanket in case I get stuck overnight some place cold. Enjoyed the video as I also do from you
+CharlieMic5 _in case I break down in the middle of nowhere._
Given the space constraints of a motor bike, and that you already have tools and a poncho, what's most important?
1) Space blanket.
2) Fleece cap and jacket, and wool socks. (It can get cold at night.)
3) Solar phone charger.
4) Emergency rations. (The Urban Prepper tried Datrex 72 bars; they weren't bad. Also protein bars.)
5) Water.
6) First aid kit. (Do you already carry one?)
Good video, I really like that bag! One thing I do keep in my bag both in my medical kit and in my fire kit is alcohol prep pads. Only takes one quick spark from a ferro rod and they'll burn for a while. Keep up the great work.
If you are using a survival bag, you'll probably be on foot a lot. You'll need to take care of your feet - extra socks in case your feet get wet. Extra boot laces, meds for blisters, etc
+Jim the Hermit I learned about extra boot laces the hard way.
he’s got a paracord bracelet. boom shoe laces lol
sootch, the wire saw you have is very similar to a veterinary ob wire saw I have my kit. It works just as good for wood as it does for bone.
If i may suggest an item for your bag, a 4 way sillcock key is a must have in an urban environment as well as a short push on hose adapter which can be obtained from Sawyer products. the key can be purchased at Lowes... great video thanks for sharing....
Can I make a suggestion... Add a emergency fishing kit - easy to make, about 25-50 feet of fishing line (wind it around a piece of flat wood) and a hook in a little Ziploc bag.
+arosenberger87 Whaddya need a ziploc bag for? worried about the monofilament or hook getting wet?
TheDevildogger Well, besides the fact that it helps to keep the stuff all together, I can think of about 100 uses for the bag.
Really well thought out bag. Also, beautiful holster.
This appears to be a $1,500+ bag of gear.
G26 goes for about $500. Plus a mag. Plus ammo. Plus the leather holster.
A little over $100 in maxpedition products
$160 for the benchmade triage
I don't see the knife in the firekit listed. It looks like another benchmade which tells me it's likely $80+
Mut runs about $140 on amazon at the moment.
Izula runs about $50 on amazon at the moment.
$1030 so far, and this is just gun, knives, and bag. Not counting extra mag, defensive rounds, and the leather holster. $430 in knives and multitool sounds a like a little too much for a kit of this purpose to me.
Zebra lights, don't know which model, they seem to start at $70.
$30 for the EPIK
$30 for water filter
$15 spool tool
$15 general boo-boo first aid kit
torch lighter, plus 2 bic lighters maybe $5
eboot solar charger + battery $25
$120 wouxun radio
rite in the rain pad plus pen $10
I'd be surprised if the rest of the contents were less than $150.
That puts the kit as listed at about $1,500 (as a ballpark guess).
Yea but the idea of the video is to get you thinking and give you some ideas to build your own kit. Why does it matter what his kit costs.
+Cainnech exactly. If I could afford it I would also have my kit set up that way. After all its putting a price on your life. $1500 is worth my life any day lol. But I totally agree with you.
+Cainnech If it's just a kit to get you thinking, how many other kits are there just on this same youtube channel that are practically the same thing? He has lots of similar kits. Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan. I'm subscribed and that's how I saw the video to begin with.
His kits go well beyond what the average person who is going to make a kit like this can afford, and I think that may be a failing on his part. Now, I happen to make a decent amount of money and the contents of a kit like this aren't unreasonable for me, personally. Making a kit as accessible as possible is going to help more people, instead of making a kit that weighs in at 13 pounds and costs more than $1,300.
This kit is more likely to be stolen out of a car than the firearm in the kit is likely to be used defensively. This is basically something he says. And, he also suggests having 2 or 3 of these types of kits available. So, he's suggesting that people have something like this 1,500 kit duplicated 2 or 3 times ($4,500 in gear just in basic kits which are separate from BoBs, get home bags, and EDC).
+nightfall22 _$1500 is worth my life _*_any day_*_ lol._
Is it *really*? Are you spending $1,500/day reinforcing your house with bulletproof windows, replacing the wood frame walls with dirt and concrete, multiple levels of intrusion detection, both outside and inside, guns in every room, etc?
If you are, then you're a paranoid loon.
RonJohn63 its a figure of speech. don't take everything serious. Also yes, if something in my kit saved my life it would have been worth the expense. Also, who cares what people spend their money on? To call the next man a loon because they want to be as safe as possible thats their business not mine. I for one don't have that kind of money but wouldn't care if the next guy spent whatever he saw fit to keep things under control. Also, what is wrong with having a gun in every room? The kit was worth $1500, who is spending 1500 a day on things?? who mentioned per day?
Great video and good list. I would also make a note to pack along a few dosages of any special medications. i.e. heart, blood pressure, etc. Several times I've left the house for a long distance day trip and forgotten to take my morning pills. My car bag carries them just in case.
Very nice setup Sir! Pretty much my same plan for my "Get Home Bag." I would suggest adding a NT as well. THANKS!
Cool video I would recommend that you put a pair of good socks. Maybe merino wool or something like that. But you have given me some great idea for my pack have a great day. KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDEOS. THANKS!
Cool video as usual. I like spare socks in my bag. Hate wet cold feet.
As I get older my eyesight isn't what it used to be so I also pack a small 10 power monocular to help see things at a distance.
Pocket flares?? Good kit. Maybe a construction weight trash bag, or maybe a replacement set of clear lens to your sunglasses if you have to travel on foot at night through the woods.
Great bag and thanks for the video. What about adding some zip ties and possibly a small 4x6 poly tarp folded and placed in the large compartment. I also keep a couple stainless steel tent stakes in mine. They are lightweight and have a number of uses if you get caught in the bush. I really enjoy your videos. God bless mate!
I just wanted to say that I have just barely found your videos I have enjoy them I'm just now starting my own day pack please keep up the great work you are doing very Informative wish I would have been smarter when I was younger but thank you very much.
Great video mate. One thing i would add which i have in my Jumbo Bag is a Vinyl Rain Poncho, just in case your out and get caught in some bad weather without a jacket. I actually have 2 of them in my bag in case my wife is with me haha.
I would also recommend the Klean Kanteen 40 ounce water bottle. Its single walled stainless steel so can be used for boiling water.
Great set up. I would suggest that you upgrade your shelter options by adding a simple 55 gallon garbage bag or a 9'x12' plastic drop cloth or both. Either one are very light weight and would keep the rain off of you or help you keep up your core temperature at night or a storm. Also I always keep a tiny bug net in my kit to protect the head from biting insects. If you get caught outside, it'll help you get a good nights rest not exposing your face to a million mosquitoes. They cost a few dollars and weigh less than 1 oz. and in my opinion worth their weight in gold.
"Keep up the great work, love the videos, awesome channel".
Nice looking kit. I'd suggest you spread your fire kit out a bit. Great to have multiple ways to make fire, but if you lose that pouch all your redundancy is gone.
The only thing I would add would be a NOAA: weather radio.
You do a great job on all your vids. Appreciate you taking the time to share with us. Love learning about new equipment options. "3 hours without shelter" but you might be lacking here. One emergency blanket - and they tear easily ... add a tube tent, a Tyvek tarp, or a poncho. If you have small empty spaces, fill them with hard candy for quick energy.
Miss these vids! We need an update on ur EDC/travel bag
BEST "get home bag" review I've ever seen... It inspired me to update mine... There are however 2 additions I would make... An extra pair of dry socks, and a compact rain poncho.
Thanks Brother, your additions are 2 things I will add.
i have a military poncho in my b.o.b. however knowing the importance of the health of you feet in a survival situation i'm sad to say socks will be added today... also i think it would be cool to have some one like you evaluate my bag... so if your interested shoot me a message...
+KillaCommieFerMommie I would add clear safety glasses. If you have to walk at night there's nothing worse than getting a cobweb in the eye. Just a thought.
Amazing thought will be added tommorrow... thanks
Great vid! I would consider adding more paracord and or bank line. 100 yards of paracord isn't a lot.
Thanks for the tips really helped out especially with the bench made knife.
Thank you so much for making a list in the drop down window!
Good review and show. I like redundancies, but might I suggest adding a couple of huge contractors garbage bags, and changing out the emergency food with some cliff and Tanka bars as well as some water purification pills and a titanium or stainless steel cup Since food and water as well as comfort from heat or cold are the things which can help you or your loved ones or even someone you are helping feel better
Great video. I am sure, by watching your videos, you updated a lot. I would include 3 55 gal 3 mill contractor garbage bag in every bag or back pack. I got the idea of the contractor bag from David Canterbury's youtube channel
Water purification tablets is the only thing I can think of, other than the kitchen sink but that wont fit in there. Great video =)
Busted out windows will become COMMONPLACE.
I chain link/lock all my various bags after having it happen to me.
Trucks are so vulnerable.
Great tips and review, Sootch. I thought I was keeping up with your videos! I missed this one and glad it popped up when browsing your recent vids.
thats why a good fishing vest is the best. for a
There are some great videos on TH-cam that have helped me prepare and I am very thankful for all of them. It has been a long time since I have seen one that has inspired me as much this video. So well thought out. One thing I will work on immediately is getting a portable pouch dedicated to fire making. I am a recent subscriber who loves your videos. Thank you.
One thing I've seen people do to avoid theft is put a cable lock around the straps and lock it to something in the truck. Yes it can be easily cut but a criminal isn't going to stick around with the alarm going off and figure it out.
Could you suggest a good headlamp with a red light feature. I am in Army Cadets (Australia) and we are (for the most part) not aloud white lights and the one I have now is very battery inefficient and not nearly bright enough to illuminate paths, terrain or even maps and notes. Thanks in advance! Awesome video as well :D
Great video Sootch. Always enjoy watching and I've learned a lot from your videos.
XLNT video... just purchased this bag in tan.... was a little unsure how to pack it... and what to pack in it.... it will be a "truck bag" so it will go along most of the time.. Thanks for the list of contents. God Bless...
I like to have some cordage ready to go about 4 3feet for quick deployment for stuff like s.Blanket or signal halo with a flashlight
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this pack/review. Great job! I've been working on a list of what things I will pack in my daily pack. You affirmed the things I had written down and made me think about a few things I didn't. Keep up the great work! Also, with the outtakes... I am the same way with my podcast. haha! I've got pretty good at editing because of it! haha. Take care.
I always have wondered why in the go bags there's never extra clothing, no extra shirts, pants and especially underwear/socks.
Excelent video. I love your channel. For me is the best and I Always learn much. Hugs from Brazil.
Nice, I have the same bag (not the same color) for day hiking. I love that the water bottle holder can hold a full 40oz stainless steel bottle and well as all the other stuff I take with me. I have a similar load out as you do mostly, but I would caution you about that saw you have...they are super flimsy and easily broken in my experience.
Great setup. Thanks for sharing!
nice video but I have that eboost and the solar charger WILL NOT charge that battery back up ! don't buy it thinking it will recharge because I've left that thing in the window sill for days on end and it never got one bar of charge. wasted money on the e boost
I've used five or six of them over the last couple of years and you're right not one of them will charge sufficiently to recharge a phone they are generally useless little gimmicks and all of them failed In the Heat of a South Texas summer
Very close to what I carry I my vehicle bag. Great review Sootch!!
Sootch, given that no one on Y.T. with a significant following has done a lengthy detailed vid on Hurricane Prep, perhaps you will consider it and educate people and save lives.
+Center Mass _a lengthy detailed vid on Hurricane Prep_
No need. It's the commonest of common sense:
1) At the beginning of storm season, buy some extra non-perishable food. Ask your wife what you'd run out of if her weekly grocery run were delayed for a week.
2) Imagine the power being off for a week. Perishables going bad, not being able (if you have an electric stove) to cook food. Do you have an outdoor grill?
3) There might not be any water pressure. 7 gallons of water per person per week is overkill, but cheap, and it comes in handy 5 gallon jugs.
4) What if the sewerage system is dead and you can't flush? Where will the #1 and #2 go? (Cat litter is a big help.)
5) Power for lights, radio, cell phone, extra gas for car.
Of course, common sense isn't all that common.
i went through 30 days of no power, Martial Law and Armed looting during Sandy. Based on what I saw, I am quite sure that many people could benefit from a quality, detailed Hurricane Prep vid. Looks like we are about to get hit again.
Center Mass _i went through 30 days of no power_
Interesting. How *did* you all survive? Presumably you had pre-stocked supplies, but at some point were you able to drive to an unaffected area and pick up supplies? (That's what we did.)
_Martial Law_
Which was lifted after the crisis, with no Patriotic Americans being thrown into FEMA Death Camps?
_and Armed looting_
Since I obviously don't know where you live, I've got to ask: was there looting in *your* neighborhood? Was there looting *near* your neighborhood?
IOW, did *you* _need_ guns during that time? Or were (hand and chain) saws and a generator more useful?
_Looks like we are about to get hit again._
Looks like it! Hope you're stocked up on food, water and fuel! Blue tarps and rope would be useful, too.
+RonJohn63
Yes, I was pretty well pre stocked including 30 gallons of gas for my Honda penny. Who could have imagined that would not be enough. I met no one who started with more than 10 gallons of gas. I now have cans enough for about 55 gallons. I was able to get out 2 days after. All vehicles on my block totaled except for mine. I took 4 neighbors with me. We hit 29 gas stations before finding one that had fuel. That was all we could find for more than 2 weeks.
The looting was so bad near me, with no Police presence at all. They evacuated for Officer safety, the blocks to my right and left hired their own private armed security to get control of the looting that was going on both day and night. The drug addicts came out of the closets and had a field day.
In NY we now have the SAFE Act. Which we did not have during Sandy, which made all the difference. I can't comment on Firearms related things now.
I had both and ax and a chainsaw in my truck, among lots of other things.
We will be effected by Joaquin, just waiting to see how bad this will be. I can tell you the box food stores are getting hit hard as well as the gas stations already.
Center Mass Very interesting. Thanks, and good luck!
I want that team scootch patch
It would be good to add some bunggie cords and a tarp to make a shelter and some hand warmers :-)
Excellent list, gave me some good ideas.
Having two or three kits like that would be nice BUT the above equipment list will easily set you back $1,000 ... probably more like $2,000. (the Glock 26 alone w G17 mag is $500+). I'd keep that bag well out of sight.
I like your bag of tricks. So many things are in that bag I can't help but wonder how long it took you to find all this gear, how as well, but most importantly how much it all cost. Can you provide a ball- park monetary figure?
Excellent bag. I have one and have been carrying this pack for over 10 years. About the benchmade triage fits better on the opening below the buckle point. The blade is more accessible and it's easy to draw without opening the case (just above the charger carabiner anchor point)
Nice review. Keep posting!!
Any survival expert will tell you that shelter is the number one priority. All I saw in your pack for shelter was a cheap emergency blanket. Are you kidding? Even the typical car kit up north will have more shelter items. You have plenty of fire making items, but you have nothing to process wood. You don't even have a light weight folding saw like a laplander, or a large enough knife to chop and baton wood. You keep an extra clip of bullets but nothing to process wood? While medical and self defense are important, they are not as important as #1 shelter #2 water and #3 the ability to keep a fire going after you start it. Statistically you will die a hundred times over from exposure to the elements long before you die from an injury for whatever reason. One small hand gun and a small med kit and you should be OK for the short term. If you are smart you don't need the gun. You stay away from trouble. As a person that lived on the streets for some time, it's not that hard to recognize trouble and avoid it.
maybe it's not really his survival bag ? I totally agree with you about shelter but as he said he carry this all the time. I don't know, at least a good poncho would do the job, don't you think ?
reno rari couple of large good quality garbage bags or plastic drop sheet or a shower curtain liner can be easily attached to your shoulder straps if you use your imagination
bibleprophecy1st that's not a bug out bag....it's more of a always bag.
Had mine stolen. I use a cheap bike lock cables run through the holes in my trunk
now. At least it will hinder them , take them longer to get it.
have you added up what the total cost of putting together that max pack was? I am curious on what your investment was minus the firearm. I really like your set up. I'm gonna definitely make some changes to my vehicle pack.
I really do enjoy watching all of your videos I have learned so much and I've gained a lot of knowledge now it's putting it to test with training but you've really changed the way that I look at things for the future thank you so much
Great vid sootch....well done. I like this setup...
Awesome vid, as always Sootch. Keep up the great work!
Go ahead and look up the life straw i am so surprised he hasnt show cased it because it really is a good investmant for u survivers out there
James Opatrny Check CHKadels for good prices on the LifeStraw.
Great ideas as always. Keep up the great work.
Can i suggest a rescue hook, as an extremely practical multi-tool, for cutting clothing quickly or seat belts or straps etc. Also the ability to break toughened glass etc, Gerber ones i used in the field and are a medics best friend but they are also ridiculously sharp for cutting nylon belts or webbing if someone is wounded and you need to get in there quickly. You said this is for a Car, you would be amazed how many lives you could save if you are 1st on the scene at a accident.
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Great kit, I have the Jumbo Versipack as well and amazes me how much I can fit in there. Have you checked out the Maxpedition Janus, attaches to the shoulder strap but awesome to be able to keep some basics in there such as the BooBoo kit and lighters etc and be able to quickly detach it and put it on your belt. I also place a small tie wrap around the top of those lights so it stops them emptying themselves because the little button has been pushed accidentally.~
Great kit though Sir, thanks again for the video :D
you are using the word- excellent- so many times
I like a backpack because I live in the desert so I pack a lot of water. So with the backpack I keep luggage tote with a full gallon of water. Without it I'm dead in the water so to speak. I rebuild/repack my kit every time I plan on making trip over 300 miles. One thing I added was 2 Stainless steel bowls from the thrift store. Can't carry due to Calif.