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I love down stuff but it rips too easy for long term survival. I was homeless for years after the military, unless there is sone ultra tough technology I dont know about all the down stuff rips easy.
Reminds me that I need to probably re-evaluate my bug out bag to find some ways to drop some weight down. Weight becomes your enemy real fast whenever you're forced to go long distances...stick with the essentials.
I gotta ask, 3 years later...When a city guy runs out into the countryside with his bug out bag, does he realize he's going to be trespassing in some suburbanite's back yard?
Hi Lilly. One of my favourite items for cold weather is a hot water bottle. If my feet are cold I'm miserable. Throw the hot water bottle into the bottom of your sleeping bag and your feet will be great. Can be moved around as needed. Also works as emergency canteen. Works to keep hands warm when doing cold weather work that you can't do while wearing gloves. They come in different sizes, and can be had at some Buck shops for 2 or 3 dollars.
Thank you for the well thought out video ! Like you, I am not a marine or big guy who can carry 60-80 lbs in a pack like some videos show. Also, many videos love to focus on GADGETS and redundancies after redundancies. You are one of the FEW that actually STARTS with and emphasizes the importance of WARM (appropriate) SHELTER. People just don't give enough consideration to the FACT that cold weather doesn't mean you are "uncomfortable" or "chilly" it means you could DIE. TOSS OUT ALL THE GADGETS and put a SLEEP SYSTEM IN ANY SURVIVAL BAG that you would bet your life on in your area's worst "weather". (That may be Mosquitoes). Your video emphasized the right focus - warm shelter in a cold area and minimal - MINIMAL - gear. You won't be out there "playing" with cool gadgets. You'll be fighting to stay warm/cool, hydrated, walk (blisters), stay healthy, and keep your survival mood POSITIVE (food). THANK YOU not only for myself - but for others in advance. WELL DONE.
I live in Northern Maine and my bug out bag contains a lot of the same. I'm glad to see your not without a good rifle! And you were definitely correct when stating how a lot of bug out bags have much unnecessary stuff!! Great Video!
Nice kit Lilly :) Covers nicely all the essential. And one can always add stuff according to their needs and preferences. My favorite sleeping bag for winter is the Carinthia Finnish army model sleeping bag with nomex fabric lower part. And if it gets really cold I can fit my Pro Force Challenger Lite 150 inside it which makes it super warm combination. Works well even below -30 degrees. And they both fit inside the Carinthia stuff bag. Great video Lilly! Big thumbs up! Greetings from Finland :)
Ehrfürchtiges Video Lilly Ihr Rat ist immer fantastisch. Ich habe eine Bug-Out-Tasche selbst, aber wie Sie erwähnt, ich fühle mich wie kann ich zu viele unnötige Dinge haben. Ich werde definitiv mit besseren Sachen jetzt wieder auffüllen. Danke vielmals!
Buy a cheap sleeping bag and two surplus woolen blankets. Roll it all into a tarp and you will be comfortable. Sleeping on the ground is never nice even with a sleeping mat. They are mostly for insulation. Use grass, leaves or pine branches to prepare your bed. Destry O would die if he did not have his teddy bear and smart phone. Don't listen to naysayers like that.
This is a great setup. I'd personally add two things, a pencil and "Rite in the Rain" paper or note book. It can help with leaving a message for friends trying to meet up with you or making notes about your surroundings or on your maps. Or even making your own maps.
Agree. Good call. Making notes may also turn out to keep the mind in better working order, and when it is not in that good working order, the notes may be an essential aid to remember things. Notes of serious injuries, personal data, treatment etc. can also be a good thing to leave to medics/rescue parties.
Good Bag! Couple of Tweaks: As a Glasses Wearer, I put my last prescription pair in my bag, just in case I lose or break mine. And I always have my Daily Pair on a neck line, just in case it falls off. Also, do you have Earbuds for your Radio? You might want to keep the Noise down if you have to Bug Out. Never tell who might be in your Area. Take Care.
Lilly you are such a pro. The quality of recording, editing, content and content delivery is top notch. Been watching your vids since you had about 23k subs. You keep getting better and better! On another note, in addition to map and compass a person needs to learn how to use them.
I wish I had this when we evacuated fort mcmurray in 2016. We ended up going to our camper and we were completely unprepared. Watching your videos to prepare ourselves better for next time. Thank you for your info ♡
Great kit, I think you nailed the essentials. I love that rifle. Only thing I would change, is the blue bag. Blue is a very uncommon color in nature and very easy to see. In an emergency when you want to be seen, it's great. In a SHTF situation, blue isn't the best color. Love your videos!
Great video. I live in Canada on the prairies and -15 can be a nice day in winter. -45 C is not uncommon. My biggest problem with my winter bag is the trade off of a warm sleeping bag that is not huge and bulky. The Canadian Army sleeping bag is rated to around -45C but the entire kit is almost as big as my entire rucksack.
Nice job! Lilly i love your videos as always! for the long term I would add one more thing which is an USB portable solar panel charger for your power bank even your 14500 or 18650 batteries, green power and it's free.i know you have one at home :)
COBRA one your phone could be a lifesaver. For example having maps on your phone, a backup of wikipedia, possibility of calling people if needed are great ideas. Also you'd have an extra flashlight, a camera (could be useful in some cases), a clock, a calculator and (survival) books with you without wasting a lot of space. Also the battery of smartphones can be used to light a fire in the worst case, or you could use the scren as a mirror for making fire. Also you might want to keep your smartphone, since probably after the emergency situation you will need it again. The only downside of a smartphone is that you could possibly be tracked, but 1 in most cases noone will want to track you 2 if you destroy the sim card, turn off gps and dont use the internet you will be pretty hard to be tracked an 3 if someone wants to find you that bad and has the possibilities to track you by your phone he will probably have other possibilities as well.
I luv the channel Lilly. Nice to see you back on after the hand. I see this as a good minimal winter setup. Other than the food (consumables) everything else is tools and semi-permanent or long-term use items. TO make the Minimalist Winter pack, little more robust to be more than minimum requirements; i would probably add another layer of warm clothing or wool blanket, swap the tarp out with a real one person tent. And naturally more food. A pretty good choice with the survival rifle as well. I luv your vids, great input. Keep it up Lilly.
I am getting lots of gear thanks to you... I am filling 2, 55 liter backpacks with exact gear from tarps to portable stoves, ponchos , saws,4 forms of fire making, underarmour cold gear I already had ,duck tape etc... and my bicycle too with 100 liters capacity with front and back panniers, a bug out for me means 7 days on your own , basically camping for 7 days to survive , I live in los angeles California and waiting for the next big earthquake,so I know what happen last time!... anyways ,thanks for your videos and reminders Lilly!... your fan.
Frank, hi. 210 litres is overkill. With that much gear and the proper skills, you could support 10 people for a week in California. You need to do some trial runs and see what you *really* need. No hate, just harsh, my internet friend: that's too much for a 1week solo. Seriously. Take a hard look at that.
Frank C i do bicycle touring and only carry around 55ltrs for about 7 days. 65ltrs for a 10 day trek. i load mine into a BOB YAK trailer and my gear weighs less than 40lbs for a 10 day trip. not including bike and trailer weight of course. i think you are way over packing for sure. i am also an extreme cross country backpacker as well. ive sectioned hiked parts of the AT, PCT, NCT, GET, and many other trials. I am getting ready to leave April 2nd for a 6 month long 2185 mile Appalachian Trial hike. my pack for this trip is only 40lbs with 5 days food and 1 day emergency rations and 2ltrs of water. and i even have a tablet computer and camera to document the trip and upload to my website as i go. this backpack is capable of carrying up to 85ltrs but i only have about 65-70ltrs in it and it is mostly fluff from my down hammock quilts. i suggest you pack up what you think you need then head out and actually do a practice run and stay out for 3-5 days. take a journal. use it to make a list of everything you took with you prior to leaving. then as you use something for a needed purpose put a check mark by it. when you get home look at list and remove anything without a check mark from your packing list as it is not needed. other than 1st aid. your bike may have wheels but you still need to be able to pedal it with all that weight. it is harder than you think.
FixedByDoc Homesteading true that it is a lot of gear but I stated that I have the capacity to carry over 100 liters between the bike and me , not that I had, yet....and if I do it for pleasure travel then is not the same as for bug out survival, I will overload because I won`t be returning for a long while... the whole point was that it is another way of transporting yourself out and away of an emergency situation... I got all 3 of my panniers frames installed and the 4 bags ready to get loaded...today just got my portable wood stoves and also waiting for my 2 person tents... I will know how much all weight when I get it all here and will start riding with more weight to get use to it...I am not to worry about 40 -50 lbs... I am estimating to be hauling at least 80lbs of weight clipped on the bike then I will see how much to carry on me on a back pack if I need it... like I said , it is on the overweight side if using it as a bug out prepping, a disaster event,not coming back... if it is for just travel for pleasure of course I will just take gear and food for the days I need to be out , not more , not less...two different scenarios....last earthquake here in Los Angeles the roads broke and cut of the mayor supply route to the city. lucky for me I live on the north outside edges of LA and after the quake there was only 1 road , not freeway , a road ,open to enter thru the north side , 4 miles of bridges fell making a 2 minute pass take over 8hrs of chaos and we had no water or electrical services for 3 days , the epicenter in Northridge about 25 miles away looked like bomb had dropped in and services for millions took over a month to be reconnected in many areas... disaster can happen anywhere anytime and los angeles is due to another big earthquake since the Northridge one I think now 20 years and it has been too calm, that`s why many preparedness and emergency agencies keep saying to who want to listen to be ready with no less than a 7 days on your own, survival gear and food because the government will have their hands full .... at home at least I have my generator ,extra canned and dry food and fresh and a barrel of water set aside, and bbq stoves and plenty of gas....now this is all my new camping/ survival gear up to date and a plan in case shit to bug out, I need to see where to go now ,so getting maps of parks. forests going north from LA, south is where 8 million people live in the middle of a city!
I think you have the ideal amount of items in your kit right now Lilly since the purpose of that kit is to get you to your Bug Out location. And, you are right, too much "stuff" can be a big problem depending on the situation, especially if you have to E&E. If you are encumbered by pounds and pounds of extra items and you have to run for your life, what will most people do? They will dump their pack to get away, then they have zero. If it is light and nimble, you will not have to ditch it. Excellent common sense! Great video as always!
Good video. Never commented before but I always enjoy your videos. I'd maybe add a few hot drink sachets to your food supply (instant hot choc or coffee) and some hard sweets - they don't weigh much or take up much room and the sugar and caffeine would give you a bit of a boost. I'd also think about adding some Vaseline - you can get really handy little tins and it's useful for chapped skin or to help with fire-lighting.
Great video thanks ☺️. I agree having a realistic bug out bag weight with just the essentials. But take a extra bug out pack, bug out roll, bug out bag or box or duffle bag as a extra needed supplies that can and would be left behind in a stash if you could not take a vehicle, horse, dog sled, boat, cart or wagon. You do not have to take it if you do not want to but you can not take the extra stuff if you want to if you do not have it. Having a bug in plan and bug out plan with different bug out locations is good if possible.
I have a backpack with most of the items you mentioned and have to buy some dry food from our closest military base to put in the pack. I have a .308 caliber rifle, plenty of knives which I can choose to put in my pack, and have a first aid kit, and have to buy a sleeping bag, and a few other items to complete the list of things needed. I love the kit you have put together and hope you don't need it for an emergency.
Great video Lilly. My go bag looks pretty similar. Haven't packed any food in it yet-- still testing which brands of dehydrated foods and MRE's I like best.
Good list, Lilly. I pack a Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel. Very durable, and useful for a variety of tasks with its cutting-sharp edges. Good backup for fire prep and close-in self defense. As they say, "don't leave home without it."
Very nice kit. You have everything pretty much covered. I'd also suggest that wherever your planned evacuation area is you might want to cache some extra supplies. (more ammo, food, extra gear and such) That way you have something to fall back on if say something accidentally destroys your shelter. The .17 cal is an interesting choice. You're the only person I know of who uses one for that purpose.
I like it! Light and fast! Spare glasses? I see you layer your clothing but not your gear. Why not? If you have to drop the bag for whatever reason, all your gear is gone. I like your concept, light and fast. Just not all in one bag. I made a mistake once, just once. I put too much stuff in my GIANT size bag. You have done the work for us but, will we listen? Who knows. You practice, most do not. I don't think people know how heavy those bags will get after a mile or so. Great work keep it up. Adam
Nice bit of kit there Lilly, unfortunately I have a large family so I will always have a huge kit for us to use, but the daughters are now getting to the age where I can start to break down the kit and have them carry the options they need to survive; my 12 yr old is already there with her own Get Home Bag, and its easier to have redundancy with multiple packs and kits around.
I keep a "get home bag" in my vehicle. Could double as a bugout bag. But basically wherever I'm at, I have access to that bag (assuming I drove there).
Being a survivalist is very good and with some of my friends they take sometimes very unnecessary items and sometimes forget the essentials. Sometimes with bug out or survival bag I sometimes bring to much
Making a go bag is a process. It's always good to take it out camping for a few days, because then you'll learn what you do and don't need. I've definitely figured that out the hard way.
Both my lady friend and I keep a certain amount of survival/emergency type equipment in both our cars. We live in a relatively safe area a good distance from really big cities. But your choices are commonsensical and sufficient for all emergencies. Lets all hope none of us ever have to use these packs.
SO IMPRESSED by this young lady and her logical thought. Thank you Lilly, for these videos. When TSHTF, you have been an international voice of reason. I am convinced that the people of all nations have to be ready to unite, either to fight, or to hide until we can fight, but we cannot surrender. May God Bless and Save the free peoples of all the nations, and bring us all together against those who wish to enslave us.
Nice kit - but unless I missed it (probably did) do you have rope(s) and duck tape in there? Both are insanely useful IMHO from practical wilderness experience. One can never get enough of either. :)
She had a rope in the beginning (just after the sleeping bag and related pouches), and it looked like duct tape wrapped around the orange plastic match holder/fishing kit
Hi Lilly I love watching you , not very much girls are going in the wild and try doing survivals trip ... Plus you are from Canada , and I am too so it's more interesting watching someone from your country .. ! I try to learn everything you say in all of your episodes and each time I can , I go in the wild and try to make a shelter, try to make a fire without lighter or matches .... I try to survive with almost nothing ... And it makes me feel that I live the good way , im tired of society or being stuck in my 4 walls appartment .... When I m in the wild , i feel very good even in my mind .... Thanks for all your time you gives just to share what you know and what you probably learned from someone else or from your own experiences ... Thank you so much ... !
Hi Lily. A couple suggestions for a few more things you might want to consider putting in you BOB. A BIC lighter, a small fishing kit, a monofilament Gil net, stainless steel 22 gauge wire for snares. Take care.
What I like about Survival Lilly (aside from her exotic accent) is that she does not feel the need to show of a bit of T&A. She provides excellent advice and is a credible advocate for survivalists.
Spitze, find ich super das du als Frau und vor allem als Österreicherin solche professionelle und echt inspirierende Survival - Videos machst. Echt super, mach weiter!!!! Freut mich echt und bin gespannt auf weitere Videos von dir! ;) LG aus der Steiermark! ;)
Great video- they always help me re-evaluate my set-up. It's probably worth considering a few other 'what-ifs', a lot of people who have to leave their homes are directed or wisely go to red cross or local aid centres and spend their time in a large hall sleeping on a cot with hundreds of other people. Some are able to go to a friend or family's place. Whether you go there or to the woods having copies of important documents and a few things for the chance that you will be stuck in town and need ID and/or will need documents when it's all over and you have to re-establish yourself. I really think that as much as it's good to be prepared for bugging out to the woods most of the time the better option is to go to the next town where shelter, water, and food are already available. I know that it's not always an option but probably good to consider it. There is also the growing reality that most people in the world don't have any woods nearby.
After Lilly started running down the list of natural disasters, did you hear "Zombie Outbreak" or the "Terminators" in an Austrian accent in your mind?
Great video, Lilly! I am one of those "overkill" survivalists except I do leave the kitchen sink where it belongs. I have four bug out bags and depending on the situation(s) I'll grab the bag that fits the event. If it was just me who had to bug out I have a 40 liter pack with everything I need to survive for at least a week before any hunting, snaring, fishing had to be done. My winter bag is a MARPAT ILBE which can carry up to 120 lbs and with the proper menu planning I could survive for months. My choice of weapon is an antique 20ga shotgun since small game would be all I would hunt. I must say, however, that rifle you have is a beaut! Again, you are an incredible teacher and love learning from you.
Josef Švandrlík Bushcraft & Camping The sniper rifle is kind of pointless if there isn't a sniper shooting it. A regular rifle would be more practical and a lot cheaper. Not to be a dick
Perfect, essential, efficient, easy access, environment adaptable. Thanks for posting. I especially liked the addition of the hand cranked radio. Do you know the weight of your full pack?
That's funny because i have thought about that quite a few times. I have 2 cats which I love to death. 1 will follow me anywhere i go but the other is an older female that would rather lay on the floor next to the food bowl all day than do anything. As hard as it would be to leave them behind, i think they would survive perfectly well on their own as hunters or scavengers. Definitely be hard to part with them though.
Interesting subject. I would not abandon my pets, but many people would justify doing so or think it would be better. The problem I see is that when you have whole neighborhoods leaving animals to run loose it would become a problem. There would be thousands of hungry cats, dogs, and whatever trying to scavenge food or elicit food and companionship from any humans they find.
I'm not sure if it's what you were saying, Lilly, but it'd be best in my opinion to have all your "extra" stuff that you'd expect to carry in your car packed separately from your primary bag, that way if you have to ditch it in a hurry, you're able to do so. I used to keep a very nice little kit in my car that was packed into a small zip up tool bag that had a pretty nice medical capability, basic tools, lights, fire starters, rudimentary shelter elements, wayfinding tools, signaling devices, as well as three days worth of food and 1 day of water (with stuff to prepare more water). It got stolen when my car did, unfortunately, and I never got it back.
The next town could be a long walk. In the USA it probably will be a long walk. It could also already be full of refugees and opportunist criminals. Better to camp out in the woods and be safe. Venture into town only if you must.
BILL SCHNEIDER she lives in austria, but same goes for all of europe. no major distances in between towns, villages. few hours tops even on foot. and we talking about natural disasters. lots authorities out there, emergency services on site etc. i don't know about the usa but here in europe in situations like this people help each other.
You don't "bug out" unless you need to, of course. If you feel you won't need to, then don't prepare. I wouldn't assume the government would be there for me very soon after a major incident. Given the history of poor government response, I'd be ready to take care of myself for a few days, at least. Have you seen what hurricanes and tornadoes can do? What earthquakes can do? They can devastate very large areas. A nuclear incident can make a large area uninhabitable. No one is telling you what to do, they are telling you what they do. You don't have to listen. Why are you watching this channel if you believe you won't need to prepare for any incidents?
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A civil war would more likely happen under a marksist who wanted to disarm people who had guns. Most people who dislike Trump are the type who are against guns. Kinda hard to start a civil war when your against guns?
I Hope they are. The thing I think is most likely to happen is an x class solar flare that takes out our electrical grid as well as electronic ignitions in vehicles, cell phones, ect. I don't trust either party! Republicans or Democrats! If they ever tried to disarm citizens here in the U.S. There would be a civil war! It is always the first step a tyrant government takes tries to take. But the solar flare, or an EMP would be devistating. 98% of all Americans would be dead within 6-8 months, and any other countrys that depend on cars, & electricity.
Lilly, Great video. I only have one suggestion, based on my 3000 meter high Rocky Mountain location in Colorado, USA. The Sawyer water filter can freeze up and fail. Not only freeze in cold weather, but the internal micro-tubes can fail and not filter at all. You may never know your filter has failed. I suggest boiling or using a Steripen classic. Talk to Aron at Kifaru about the problems and solutions I have outlined. He is very good at high altitude hunting, hiking and survival.
Great kit Lilly! Your gear is such good quality too. I am so glad to see you carry more food. People have so much gear and fail to realize how many calories they are going to need traveling. Plus in a bug out the game is going to bug out too or have a lot of pressure from many hunters.
You are so right Lily. Two years ago in California, USA, we had so many wildfires that three towns burned to the ground. Hundreds of Residents were given 60 seconds evacuation notice. Unfortunately we lost way to many people, some who even tried to drive out of the fire but were found in their vehicles.
You're better off with more dehydrated "ingredients" (like the rice) and less MREs. The sawyer mini doesn't last as long as the squeeze. A menstrual cup will last longer than a handful of tampons. Good idea with the titanium kit for hot water in your bag. Downside of the poncho: you can only set up your shelter in the rain carrying your pack. Take the pack off, and it's unprotected. Great video! Love your channel!!!
When I think of a bug out bag it's typically a 72 hr bag. In addition to much of what you described it would also include enough clothing for that same period of time. One of the most common uses of these bags weren't necessarily due to major disasters but from situations where say family members were hospitalized and the individual grabbed the bag to take with them while they stayed that family member at the hospital. Many think of these bags as short term survival bags but in reality they're more of a short term preparation bag that contains many of the basic tools needed for survival.
seeds and nuts are good too and dried berries, beef jerky very light and great. You can also put dries foods inside your clothing tape it to your body if you run out of room. Prepare for change groups are good there all over the world now. Its important to have others wit you too.
This is a realistic bag and well thought out. My only real criticism is it would be preferable to have a weapon that was easily concealable. Also depending on terrain and area (if it’s winter with snow all around it’s not an issue or if streams and rivers are plentiful) it might be wise to have the capability to carry slightly more water. In cheap plastic bottles that can be discarded. Great job Lilly.
I love the Cold Steel SKY. It was my choice for 11 years while I was a soldier. It was also a basic training graduation gift to my son.( I gave him a new one, not mine.) I agree completely with the gear you're carrying, but I would also take a jar of peanut butter. It's good for quick energy, protein, and bait for traps. I'd also skip the tampons ;-)
Honestly, must of us are never going to need a bug out bag, but if you are going to build one and have electronics I would suggest adding a solar panel. I use the Anker 21W Dual USB Solar Charger because it has some really good power output (21w and 2.4 amp output or 3 amps total if you use both ports) for the price and weighs in at under a pound. Also, I like the Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger battery. It has twice the power storage, three USB output (which the only Lilly showed also has three USB out and they both are 2.4 amp out with a max of 3.4 or this one at 3 amp). The difference is the Anker battery can dual charge at 2 amp per port which helps it charge much faster and it has twice the power with only about 7 oz more weight. So my suggestion would add around 21 oz, but it has more power storage and a solar power option. A backup battery is going to die and it will die quickly if it's cold and you have no way to recharge it.
Love this. I'm putting together B.O.B.s for my family: one main one, with a bag inside that can be used to split up the load between my husband and I (he doesn't have a proper hiking backpack yet, and I want it all to be in one place anyways in case the SHTF while he's at work and I need to bug out with the kids to our meetup location), as well as lightweight bags for my kids containing the bare bones essentials (an emergency bivvy bag, a change of clothes with two changes of socks, a water bottle, a spork, a notebook and pencil for entertainment or note-leaving, a small flashlight, and some lightweight snacks...their sleeping bags will also get attached, but they hang in the closet to keep them from collecting moisture, until we use them for camping or bugging out). I have very similar gear to what you carry in our main bag, so it's good to know I'm on the right track. It's a struggle for me to keep it all lightweight enough for me to carry on my own (when I go backpacking I carry 20-30lbs, depending on the pace I want to set), but so far it's looking good. The good news where I am is that water is fairly plentiful, so our food is 100% dried to save on weight. I live in Alberta, where the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation happened. Take Lily's advice, people, and have a Bug Out Bag!!
Liked your loadout however here are some suggestions: some basic repair stuff (like for example duct tape, needles and thread, piece of wire, and some safety pins) and perhaps more cordage? To keep your down sleeping bag dry perhaps a bivy bag which also adds some warmth. Something to eat while walking, milk chokolate bars, nuts, raising or whatever to provide energy.
I like 17HMR,perfect and long range to keep threat addressed far away. First ad kit with Sutures,Anti Biotic, Benadryl,Tylenol,Iodine,insect rep, Bandages all a must. I have a framed Hiker's pack (1980's coleman) that I can strap to a tree and drape a tarp for two shelter. Taurus makes the Silhouette 17hmr 12' barrel long range pistol,nice lite tote. Even a 22LR or 22mag is nice lite tote that can be utilized for food and protection. Scary thought our B.O.B's would ever be needed,but She or He who hesitates is lost. You are set up nice and ready.
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Lilys BOB Contents.
1:38 Sleeping Bag
2:11 Ultraweight down matt
2:20 Light weight Tarp & Bungee cords / Cordage /Military Poncho
2:44 Xtra Clothing (hat socks/ longjohns/ underwear/ gloves & shemagh)
2:58 Hygiene Kit (Tampons / Toothbrush / tissues/ toothpaste)
3:09 First Aid Kit (FAK)
3:14 Water container / Cup / spork / Sawyer mini-filter & dirty water bottle
4:02 Fire Kit / Ferrocium rod / Matches & Fishing Kit
4:12 Food Kit for 5 days / MRE's / hiking food / beans
4:51 Cutting tools / folding saw / survival knife / Leather man Multi-tool
5:30 Compass & maps of area
5:47 Dust mask
6:05 HeadLamp / xtra batteries
6:25 Battery power bank / Hand crank Radio /
7:06 Ammunition and rifle
Its a good list but I would criticism the down sleeping bag and mat. Down becomes useless when wet.
I have a lot more cloths in mine as well.
I love down stuff but it rips too easy for long term survival. I was homeless for years after the military, unless there is sone ultra tough technology I dont know about all the down stuff rips easy.
You forgot birth control there Kanzee....
From experience i stopped using down. Its nice if its new and dry but i rather carry a bit more weight than freeze when i am wet
Reminds me that I need to probably re-evaluate my bug out bag to find some ways to drop some weight down. Weight becomes your enemy real fast whenever you're forced to go long distances...stick with the essentials.
I gotta ask, 3 years later...When a city guy runs out into the countryside with his bug out bag, does he realize he's going to be trespassing in some suburbanite's back yard?
@@cs-rj8ru 3 years late let's go
Hi Lilly. One of my favourite items for cold weather is a hot water bottle. If my feet are cold I'm miserable. Throw the hot water bottle into the bottom of your sleeping bag and your feet will be great. Can be moved around as needed. Also works as emergency canteen. Works to keep hands warm when doing cold weather work that you can't do while wearing gloves. They come in different sizes, and can be had at some Buck shops for 2 or 3 dollars.
Thank you for the well thought out video !
Like you, I am not a marine or big guy who can carry 60-80 lbs in a pack like some videos show.
Also, many videos love to focus on GADGETS and redundancies after redundancies. You are one of the FEW that actually STARTS with and emphasizes the importance of WARM (appropriate) SHELTER.
People just don't give enough consideration to the FACT that cold weather doesn't mean you are "uncomfortable" or "chilly" it means you could DIE.
TOSS OUT ALL THE GADGETS and put a SLEEP SYSTEM IN ANY SURVIVAL BAG that you would bet your life on in your area's worst "weather". (That may be Mosquitoes).
Your video emphasized the right focus - warm shelter in a cold area and minimal - MINIMAL - gear.
You won't be out there "playing" with cool gadgets. You'll be fighting to stay warm/cool, hydrated, walk (blisters), stay healthy, and keep your survival mood POSITIVE (food).
THANK YOU not only for myself - but for others in advance.
WELL DONE.
I live in Northern Maine and my bug out bag contains a lot of the same. I'm glad to see your not without a good rifle! And you were definitely correct when stating how a lot of bug out bags have much unnecessary stuff!! Great Video!
Nice kit Lilly :) Covers nicely all the essential. And one can always add stuff according to their needs and preferences. My favorite sleeping bag for winter is the Carinthia Finnish army model sleeping bag with nomex fabric lower part. And if it gets really cold I can fit my Pro Force Challenger Lite 150 inside it which makes it super warm combination. Works well even below -30 degrees. And they both fit inside the Carinthia stuff bag. Great video Lilly! Big thumbs up! Greetings from Finland :)
Ehrfürchtiges Video Lilly Ihr Rat ist immer fantastisch. Ich habe eine Bug-Out-Tasche selbst, aber wie Sie erwähnt, ich fühle mich wie kann ich zu viele unnötige Dinge haben. Ich werde definitiv mit besseren Sachen jetzt wieder auffüllen. Danke vielmals!
Colin Mackay google translator.... 😂
i was like, an ultra light sleep mat, cool! then i saw the price and remembered my ancestors slept on bare earth
Yeah...good luck with that.
Hammocks to the rescue!
Carry some trash bags and fill them full of leaves or grass. Much warmer.
Buy a cheap sleeping bag and two surplus woolen blankets. Roll it all into a tarp and you will be comfortable. Sleeping on the ground is never nice even with a sleeping mat. They are mostly for insulation. Use grass, leaves or pine branches to prepare your bed.
Destry O would die if he did not have his teddy bear and smart phone. Don't listen to naysayers like that.
I use a tarp and pine needles or make a bigger wood shelter as long as I’m warm
This is a great setup. I'd personally add two things, a pencil and "Rite in the Rain" paper or note book. It can help with leaving a message for friends trying to meet up with you or making notes about your surroundings or on your maps. Or even making your own maps.
Agree. Good call.
Making notes may also turn out to keep the mind in better working order, and when it is not in that good working order, the notes may be an essential aid to remember things.
Notes of serious injuries, personal data, treatment etc. can also be a good thing to leave to medics/rescue parties.
Good Bag! Couple of Tweaks: As a Glasses Wearer, I put my last prescription pair in my bag, just in case I lose or break mine. And I always have my Daily Pair on a neck line, just in case it falls off. Also, do you have Earbuds for your Radio? You might want to keep the Noise down if you have to Bug Out. Never tell who might be in your Area. Take Care.
Great advice!
Me too, just in case
Lilly you are such a pro. The quality of recording, editing, content and content delivery is top notch. Been watching your vids since you had about 23k subs. You keep getting better and better!
On another note, in addition to map and compass a person needs to learn how to use them.
I wish I had this when we evacuated fort mcmurray in 2016. We ended up going to our camper and we were completely unprepared. Watching your videos to prepare ourselves better for next time. Thank you for your info ♡
That was a hell of a week. How are things now ?
Excellent advice Lilly. I have been saying for years that bug out bags need to be mobile and as light as is safe. Thank you for your example.
I don't think you mentioned the total weight of the bag. I'd be interested to know that.
Finally! A bug out bag video made by someone who's actually been backpacking! Thank you 😉🙌😎
she is literally my inspiration to get out doors and test my self her videos are informational and just freaking awsome!
Luis Valle I agree after watching her videos I got in to hiking and built a nice bug out bag
Great kit, I think you nailed the essentials. I love that rifle. Only thing I would change, is the blue bag. Blue is a very uncommon color in nature and very easy to see. In an emergency when you want to be seen, it's great. In a SHTF situation, blue isn't the best color. Love your videos!
A 5 watt, hand held, 2 meter ham radio is a good item when the power is off or the phones and internet don't work. They are very reliable.
Great video. I live in Canada on the prairies and -15 can be a nice day in winter. -45 C is not uncommon. My biggest problem with my winter bag is the trade off of a warm sleeping bag that is not huge and bulky. The Canadian Army sleeping bag is rated to around -45C but the entire kit is almost as big as my entire rucksack.
Nice job! Lilly i love your videos as always! for the long term I would add one more thing which is an USB portable solar panel charger for your power bank even your 14500 or 18650 batteries, green power and it's free.i know you have one at home :)
COBRA one your phone could be a lifesaver. For example having maps on your phone, a backup of wikipedia, possibility of calling people if needed are great ideas. Also you'd have an extra flashlight, a camera (could be useful in some cases), a clock, a calculator and (survival) books with you without wasting a lot of space. Also the battery of smartphones can be used to light a fire in the worst case, or you could use the scren as a mirror for making fire. Also you might want to keep your smartphone, since probably after the emergency situation you will need it again. The only downside of a smartphone is that you could possibly be tracked, but 1 in most cases noone will want to track you 2 if you destroy the sim card, turn off gps and dont use the internet you will be pretty hard to be tracked an 3 if someone wants to find you that bad and has the possibilities to track you by your phone he will probably have other possibilities as well.
I luv the channel Lilly. Nice to see you back on after the hand. I see this as a good minimal winter setup. Other than the food (consumables) everything else is tools and semi-permanent or long-term use items. TO make the Minimalist Winter pack, little more robust to be more than minimum requirements; i would probably add another layer of warm clothing or wool blanket, swap the tarp out with a real one person tent. And naturally more food. A pretty good choice with the survival rifle as well. I luv your vids, great input. Keep it up Lilly.
I am getting lots of gear thanks to you... I am filling 2, 55 liter backpacks with exact gear from tarps to portable stoves, ponchos , saws,4 forms of fire making, underarmour cold gear I already had ,duck tape etc... and my bicycle too with 100 liters capacity with front and back panniers, a bug out for me means 7 days on your own , basically camping for 7 days to survive , I live in los angeles California and waiting for the next big earthquake,so I know what happen last time!... anyways ,thanks for your videos and reminders Lilly!... your fan.
Frank, hi. 210 litres is overkill. With that much gear and the proper skills, you could support 10 people for a week in California. You need to do some trial runs and see what you *really* need. No hate, just harsh, my internet friend: that's too much for a 1week solo. Seriously. Take a hard look at that.
Frank C i do bicycle touring and only carry around 55ltrs for about 7 days. 65ltrs for a 10 day trek. i load mine into a BOB YAK trailer and my gear weighs less than 40lbs for a 10 day trip. not including bike and trailer weight of course. i think you are way over packing for sure. i am also an extreme cross country backpacker as well. ive sectioned hiked parts of the AT, PCT, NCT, GET, and many other trials. I am getting ready to leave April 2nd for a 6 month long 2185 mile Appalachian Trial hike. my pack for this trip is only 40lbs with 5 days food and 1 day emergency rations and 2ltrs of water. and i even have a tablet computer and camera to document the trip and upload to my website as i go. this backpack is capable of carrying up to 85ltrs but i only have about 65-70ltrs in it and it is mostly fluff from my down hammock quilts. i suggest you pack up what you think you need then head out and actually do a practice run and stay out for 3-5 days. take a journal. use it to make a list of everything you took with you prior to leaving. then as you use something for a needed purpose put a check mark by it. when you get home look at list and remove anything without a check mark from your packing list as it is not needed. other than 1st aid. your bike may have wheels but you still need to be able to pedal it with all that weight. it is harder than you think.
FixedByDoc Homesteading true that it is a lot of gear but I stated that I have the capacity to carry over 100 liters between the bike and me , not that I had, yet....and if I do it for pleasure travel then is not the same as for bug out survival, I will overload because I won`t be returning for a long while... the whole point was that it is another way of transporting yourself out and away of an emergency situation... I got all 3 of my panniers frames installed and the 4 bags ready to get loaded...today just got my portable wood stoves and also waiting for my 2 person tents... I will know how much all weight when I get it all here and will start riding with more weight to get use to it...I am not to worry about 40 -50 lbs... I am estimating to be hauling at least 80lbs of weight clipped on the bike then I will see how much to carry on me on a back pack if I need it... like I said , it is on the overweight side if using it as a bug out prepping, a disaster event,not coming back... if it is for just travel for pleasure of course I will just take gear and food for the days I need to be out , not more , not less...two different scenarios....last earthquake here in Los Angeles the roads broke and cut of the mayor supply route to the city. lucky for me I live on the north outside edges of LA and after the quake there was only 1 road , not freeway , a road ,open to enter thru the north side , 4 miles of bridges fell making a 2 minute pass take over 8hrs of chaos and we had no water or electrical services for 3 days , the epicenter in Northridge about 25 miles away looked like bomb had dropped in and services for millions took over a month to be reconnected in many areas... disaster can happen anywhere anytime and los angeles is due to another big earthquake since the Northridge one I think now 20 years and it has been too calm, that`s why many preparedness and emergency agencies keep saying to who want to listen to be ready with no less than a 7 days on your own, survival gear and food because the government will have their hands full .... at home at least I have my generator ,extra canned and dry food and fresh and a barrel of water set aside, and bbq stoves and plenty of gas....now this is all my new camping/ survival gear up to date and a plan in case shit to bug out, I need to see where to go now ,so getting maps of parks. forests going north from LA, south is where 8 million people live in the middle of a city!
I think you have the ideal amount of items in your kit right now Lilly since the purpose of that kit is to get you to your Bug Out location. And, you are right, too much "stuff" can be a big problem depending on the situation, especially if you have to E&E. If you are encumbered by pounds and pounds of extra items and you have to run for your life, what will most people do? They will dump their pack to get away, then they have zero. If it is light and nimble, you will not have to ditch it. Excellent common sense! Great video as always!
Good video. Never commented before but I always enjoy your videos.
I'd maybe add a few hot drink sachets to your food supply (instant hot choc or coffee) and some hard sweets - they don't weigh much or take up much room and the sugar and caffeine would give you a bit of a boost.
I'd also think about adding some Vaseline - you can get really handy little tins and it's useful for chapped skin or to help with fire-lighting.
Great video thanks ☺️. I agree having a realistic bug out bag weight with just the essentials. But take a extra bug out pack, bug out roll, bug out bag or box or duffle bag as a extra needed supplies that can and would be left behind in a stash if you could not take a vehicle, horse, dog sled, boat, cart or wagon. You do not have to take it if you do not want to but you can not take the extra stuff if you want to if you do not have it. Having a bug in plan and bug out plan with different bug out locations is good if possible.
I just got a new battery bank. Try filming in -30, I need a fur coat for my phone and battery pack! Good to see you out again!
I have a backpack with most of the items you mentioned and have to buy some dry food from our closest military base to put in the pack. I have a .308 caliber rifle, plenty of knives which I can choose to put in my pack, and have a first aid kit, and have to buy a sleeping bag, and a few other items to complete the list of things needed. I love the kit you have put together and hope you don't need it for an emergency.
Great video Lilly. My go bag looks pretty similar. Haven't packed any food in it yet-- still testing which brands of dehydrated foods and MRE's I like best.
Good list, Lilly. I pack a Cold Steel Special Forces Shovel. Very durable, and useful for a variety of tasks with its cutting-sharp edges. Good backup for fire prep and close-in self defense. As they say, "don't leave home without it."
could you do a BOB for an environment where it gets to -40 degrees? Thank you for your work, keep posting...we'll keep watching.
Very nice kit. You have everything pretty much covered. I'd also suggest that wherever your planned evacuation area is you might want to cache some extra supplies. (more ammo, food, extra gear and such) That way you have something to fall back on if say something accidentally destroys your shelter.
The .17 cal is an interesting choice. You're the only person I know of who uses one for that purpose.
Excellent kit I like your strategy! Food is very important, great that you brought so much of it. Still would like to see you with a silky saw!
Great advice Lilly..You're right, you can add more things but this is the basic. Thanks..
I like it! Light and fast! Spare glasses? I see you layer your clothing but not your gear. Why not? If you have to drop the bag for whatever reason, all your gear is gone. I like your concept, light and fast. Just not all in one bag.
I made a mistake once, just once. I put too much stuff in my GIANT size bag. You have done the work for us but, will we listen? Who knows. You practice, most do not. I don't think people know how heavy those bags will get after a mile or so. Great work keep it up.
Adam
Nice bit of kit there Lilly, unfortunately I have a large family so I will always have a huge kit for us to use, but the daughters are now getting to the age where I can start to break down the kit and have them carry the options they need to survive; my 12 yr old is already there with her own Get Home Bag, and its easier to have redundancy with multiple packs and kits around.
I keep a "get home bag" in my vehicle. Could double as a bugout bag. But basically wherever I'm at, I have access to that bag (assuming I drove there).
And yet again another very useful post for those interested in a general bug-out kit.
Thank you. You are an inspiration.
Nice work on the video Lilly. Glad to see you again on Y.T. Great tips for people to listen to and take heed of. Jeff
Being a survivalist is very good and with some of my friends they take sometimes very unnecessary items and sometimes forget the essentials. Sometimes with bug out or survival bag I sometimes bring to much
Making a go bag is a process. It's always good to take it out camping for a few days, because then you'll learn what you do and don't need. I've definitely figured that out the hard way.
Both my lady friend and I keep a certain amount of survival/emergency type equipment in both our cars. We live in a relatively safe area a good distance from really big cities. But your choices are commonsensical and sufficient for all emergencies. Lets all hope none of us ever have to use these packs.
Yep, I'm still alive ;)
Spare pairs of glasses in each bag also? Without mine I'm lost. Best wishes as always my friend - Steve
Lilly, you are an inspiration to many. Thank you so much for what you do and I hope you heal up very soon.
"Titanium spoon-fork"
Do you mean 'spork', Lilly? I thought that was adorable!
Technically it's not a spork.
SO IMPRESSED by this young lady and her logical thought. Thank you Lilly, for these videos. When TSHTF, you have been an international voice of reason. I am convinced that the people of all nations have to be ready to unite, either to fight, or to hide until we can fight, but we cannot surrender. May God Bless and Save the free peoples of all the nations, and bring us all together against those who wish to enslave us.
Nice kit - but unless I missed it (probably did) do you have rope(s) and duck tape in there? Both are insanely useful IMHO from practical wilderness experience. One can never get enough of either. :)
She had a rope in the beginning (just after the sleeping bag and related pouches), and it looked like duct tape wrapped around the orange plastic match holder/fishing kit
Hi Lilly I love watching you , not very much girls are going in the wild and try doing survivals trip ... Plus you are from Canada , and I am too so it's more interesting watching someone from your country .. ! I try to learn everything you say in all of your episodes and each time I can , I go in the wild and try to make a shelter, try to make a fire without lighter or matches .... I try to survive with almost nothing ... And it makes me feel that I live the good way , im tired of society or being stuck in my 4 walls appartment .... When I m in the wild , i feel very good even in my mind ....
Thanks for all your time you gives just to share what you know and what you probably learned from someone else or from your own experiences ...
Thank you so much ... !
Lilly I was one of the people that evacuated fort McMurray!
glad you got out there alive!
***** thanks, it was a hell of a time. Glad I had prepped.
Hi Lily. A couple suggestions for a few more things you might want to consider putting in you BOB. A BIC lighter, a small fishing kit, a monofilament Gil net, stainless steel 22 gauge wire for snares. Take care.
nice set up sis!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to survival/prepping and live in Alaska, so I found this immensely helpful!
I love your videos!
What I like about Survival Lilly (aside from her exotic accent) is that she does not feel the need to show of a bit of T&A. She provides excellent advice and is a credible advocate for survivalists.
U forgot the TP No? Not being funny but it is a essential in my opinion.
Is tp essential to survival?
I think she calls them tissues and she did have some in her hygiene kit!
Whatever that means back at ya. just want lil miss comfy ya know?
2:57 Hygiene kit.
Or maybe some folks would like to freshen up in the spa after a rub down.
Spitze, find ich super das du als Frau und vor allem als Österreicherin solche professionelle und echt inspirierende Survival - Videos machst.
Echt super, mach weiter!!!! Freut mich echt und bin gespannt auf weitere Videos von dir! ;)
LG aus der Steiermark! ;)
After using a rifle for self defense in Europe you must hope that civilization is ended forever.
Or Australia..
White Boar or move to a real country that doesn't limit its citizens based on fear
Alan Mac ...I'd rather have a weapon and not need it rather than not have one and need it.
whiskeyinthejar24 austria.....:)
Hex exactly.....
Great video- they always help me re-evaluate my set-up. It's probably worth considering a few other 'what-ifs', a lot of people who have to leave their homes are directed or wisely go to red cross or local aid centres and spend their time in a large hall sleeping on a cot with hundreds of other people. Some are able to go to a friend or family's place. Whether you go there or to the woods having copies of important documents and a few things for the chance that you will be stuck in town and need ID and/or will need documents when it's all over and you have to re-establish yourself. I really think that as much as it's good to be prepared for bugging out to the woods most of the time the better option is to go to the next town where shelter, water, and food are already available. I know that it's not always an option but probably good to consider it. There is also the growing reality that most people in the world don't have any woods nearby.
Has anyone ever caught a fish with one one those survival fishing kits ?
I have
I have enough trouble with a rod and a reel
Check out MCQbushcraft. Mike does some fishing with his hand made "hobo" kit.
same here, rod and reel and i dont catch much. my real issue is a so called home made survival bow. could you possibly feed yourself with that ?
Greener12ga yes many times!!!
As always another great / informative video dear! Hope your wrist is healing! Prayers!
After Lilly started running down the list of natural disasters, did you hear "Zombie Outbreak" or the "Terminators" in an Austrian accent in your mind?
Nice kit Lilly. Good to see you back making some more videos.Thanks for the video.
Can tampons be used as a fire starter?
f22shift yes and very effective.
Paul Charron wow. Never knew.
also for a water filter and first aid. They should be in every emergency kit
soak them in nitric acid, wash with water, then dry them you won't need kindling
f22shift hes
Great video, Lilly! I am one of those "overkill" survivalists except I do leave the kitchen sink where it belongs. I have four bug out bags and depending on the situation(s) I'll grab the bag that fits the event. If it was just me who had to bug out I have a 40 liter pack with everything I need to survive for at least a week before any hunting, snaring, fishing had to be done. My winter bag is a MARPAT ILBE which can carry up to 120 lbs and with the proper menu planning I could survive for months. My choice of weapon is an antique 20ga shotgun since small game would be all I would hunt. I must say, however, that rifle you have is a beaut! Again, you are an incredible teacher and love learning from you.
This sniper rifle is simply amazing :))
Josef Švandrlík Bushcraft & Camping The sniper rifle is kind of pointless if there isn't a sniper shooting it. A regular rifle would be more practical and a lot cheaper. Not to be a dick
I just like it. Everyone has their opinion.
Seriously people? a .17HMR is not a sniper rifle.
Yeah I really like that bb gun...
Josef Švandrlík Bushcraft & Camping don't care what they say...you were right!!!
Perfect, essential, efficient, easy access, environment adaptable. Thanks for posting. I especially liked the addition of the hand cranked radio. Do you know the weight of your full pack?
How will you carry your cat though? You cannot leave the cat.
That's funny because i have thought about that quite a few times. I have 2 cats which I love to death. 1 will follow me anywhere i go but the other is an older female that would rather lay on the floor next to the food bowl all day than do anything. As hard as it would be to leave them behind, i think they would survive perfectly well on their own as hunters or scavengers. Definitely be hard to part with them though.
Interesting subject. I would not abandon my pets, but many people would justify doing so or think it would be better. The problem I see is that when you have whole neighborhoods leaving animals to run loose it would become a problem. There would be thousands of hungry cats, dogs, and whatever trying to scavenge food or elicit food and companionship from any humans they find.
thats why dogs are a thousand times better than cats
Lots of hungry cats and dogs. And hungry people....... Just sayin'. Not trying to offend pet owners, but if things got really nasty. Well. You know.
Or you can get a dog and the dog will walk with you and you dont have to carry your pet then :D
I'm not sure if it's what you were saying, Lilly, but it'd be best in my opinion to have all your "extra" stuff that you'd expect to carry in your car packed separately from your primary bag, that way if you have to ditch it in a hurry, you're able to do so.
I used to keep a very nice little kit in my car that was packed into a small zip up tool bag that had a pretty nice medical capability, basic tools, lights, fire starters, rudimentary shelter elements, wayfinding tools, signaling devices, as well as three days worth of food and 1 day of water (with stuff to prepare more water). It got stolen when my car did, unfortunately, and I never got it back.
why would u go to the woods in case any natural disaster? just go next town.
what a strange question. Why would it not be possible there is a wood between your start location and the next town?
ghanaboyz
and there are roads as well to use.
still don't see why would anyone wanted to go to woods in case of natural disaster.
The next town could be a long walk. In the USA it probably will be a long walk. It could also already be full of refugees and opportunist criminals. Better to camp out in the woods and be safe. Venture into town only if you must.
BILL SCHNEIDER
she lives in austria, but same goes for all of europe. no major distances in between towns, villages. few hours tops even on foot.
and we talking about natural disasters. lots authorities out there, emergency services on site etc.
i don't know about the usa but here in europe in situations like this people help each other.
You don't "bug out" unless you need to, of course. If you feel you won't need to, then don't prepare. I wouldn't assume the government would be there for me very soon after a major incident. Given the history of poor government response, I'd be ready to take care of myself for a few days, at least. Have you seen what hurricanes and tornadoes can do? What earthquakes can do? They can devastate very large areas. A nuclear incident can make a large area uninhabitable. No one is telling you what to do, they are telling you what they do. You don't have to listen. Why are you watching this channel if you believe you won't need to prepare for any incidents?
Excellent set of gear for your bugout back, thank you for sharing. i think you have all of the important items covered.
*Lily Mentions Civil Wars*
Me: Immediately thinks of Trump and USA
EDIT: Alright guys, this comment was meant as a joke. Although it is possible, please do not take this seriously and start a comment war.
Go Canada❗️❕❗️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Oh yeah, and I'm Canadian :)
A civil war would more likely happen under a marksist who wanted to disarm people who had guns. Most people who dislike Trump are the type who are against guns. Kinda hard to start a civil war when your against guns?
silverhorder1969 those people are starting to see guns as the lesser of two evils.
I Hope they are. The thing I think is most likely to happen is an x class solar flare that takes out our electrical grid as well as electronic ignitions in vehicles, cell phones, ect. I don't trust either party! Republicans or Democrats! If they ever tried to disarm citizens here in the U.S. There would be a civil war! It is always the first step a tyrant government takes tries to take. But the solar flare, or an EMP would be devistating. 98% of all Americans would be dead within 6-8 months, and any other countrys that depend on cars, & electricity.
Really? I'd more quickly think Kim N. Korea.
and whoa whoa whoa.... who was the marxist?
Lilly, Great video. I only have one suggestion, based on my 3000 meter high Rocky Mountain location in Colorado, USA. The Sawyer water filter can freeze up and fail. Not only freeze in cold weather, but the internal micro-tubes can fail and not filter at all. You may never know your filter has failed. I suggest boiling or using a Steripen classic. Talk to Aron at Kifaru about the problems and solutions I have outlined. He is very good at high altitude hunting, hiking and survival.
Very well thought out Lilly. And your choice of rifle and caliber is also excellent.
Great kit Lilly! Your gear is such good quality too. I am so glad to see you carry more food. People have so much gear and fail to realize how many calories they are going to need traveling. Plus in a bug out the game is going to bug out too or have a lot of pressure from many hunters.
You are so right Lily. Two years ago in California, USA, we had so many wildfires that three towns burned to the ground. Hundreds of Residents were given 60 seconds evacuation notice. Unfortunately we lost way to many people, some who even tried to drive out of the fire but were found in their vehicles.
This is an absolutely wonderful video. I too have seen many bugout videos on YT, but this one seems very thoughtful and pragmatic! Cheers Lily
You're better off with more dehydrated "ingredients" (like the rice) and less MREs. The sawyer mini doesn't last as long as the squeeze. A menstrual cup will last longer than a handful of tampons. Good idea with the titanium kit for hot water in your bag. Downside of the poncho: you can only set up your shelter in the rain carrying your pack. Take the pack off, and it's unprotected. Great video! Love your channel!!!
Good advice Lilly. Far too many people need a bug-out bag AFTER the fact......
I always look forward to the vids. Hope the wrist is better.
You really do make the most interesting videos Lilly. I hope your hand is healing well, take care. Hope to see more of you very soon.
When I think of a bug out bag it's typically a 72 hr bag. In addition to much of what you described it would also include enough clothing for that same period of time. One of the most common uses of these bags weren't necessarily due to major disasters but from situations where say family members were hospitalized and the individual grabbed the bag to take with them while they stayed that family member at the hospital. Many think of these bags as short term survival bags but in reality they're more of a short term preparation bag that contains many of the basic tools needed for survival.
Excellent info for the "average person" who has no interest in "prepping" but agrees that a bug out bag makes good sense.
seeds and nuts are good too and dried berries, beef jerky very light and great. You can also put dries foods inside your clothing tape it to your body if you run out of room. Prepare for change groups are good there all over the world now. Its important to have others wit you too.
This is a realistic bag and well thought out. My only real criticism is it would be preferable to have a weapon that was easily concealable. Also depending on terrain and area (if it’s winter with snow all around it’s not an issue or if streams and rivers are plentiful) it might be wise to have the capability to carry slightly more water. In cheap plastic bottles that can be discarded. Great job Lilly.
I love the Cold Steel SKY. It was my choice for 11 years while I was a soldier. It was also a basic training graduation gift to my son.( I gave him a new one, not mine.) I agree completely with the gear you're carrying, but I would also take a jar of peanut butter. It's good for quick energy, protein, and bait for traps. I'd also skip the tampons ;-)
Very good advice from one who is a chronic overpacker! Thank you!!!
Good video, thanks for getting out there for us. I'm glad your arm is better now.
Those sawyer filers are great. In the cold, it's a good idea to slip that inside your sleeping bag so it doesn't freeze.
Honestly, must of us are never going to need a bug out bag, but if you are going to build one and have electronics I would suggest adding a solar panel. I use the Anker 21W Dual USB Solar Charger because it has some really good power output (21w and 2.4 amp output or 3 amps total if you use both ports) for the price and weighs in at under a pound.
Also, I like the Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger battery. It has twice the power storage, three USB output (which the only Lilly showed also has three USB out and they both are 2.4 amp out with a max of 3.4 or this one at 3 amp).
The difference is the Anker battery can dual charge at 2 amp per port which helps it charge much faster and it has twice the power with only about 7 oz more weight.
So my suggestion would add around 21 oz, but it has more power storage and a solar power option. A backup battery is going to die and it will die quickly if it's cold and you have no way to recharge it.
Great vid Lilly. Hope your arm is healing well!
A realistic set up. Excellent video Lilly. I like the work you did or had done to your rifle. Sharp.
Thank you for a very informative video. things are getting "hot" here in the USA, and your advice is timely and valuable.
Nice to see you are back in action.
Another awesome video, Lilly! Every time I think I have everything, you put out another one and I realize I don't! Thank you!
Love this. I'm putting together B.O.B.s for my family: one main one, with a bag inside that can be used to split up the load between my husband and I (he doesn't have a proper hiking backpack yet, and I want it all to be in one place anyways in case the SHTF while he's at work and I need to bug out with the kids to our meetup location), as well as lightweight bags for my kids containing the bare bones essentials (an emergency bivvy bag, a change of clothes with two changes of socks, a water bottle, a spork, a notebook and pencil for entertainment or note-leaving, a small flashlight, and some lightweight snacks...their sleeping bags will also get attached, but they hang in the closet to keep them from collecting moisture, until we use them for camping or bugging out).
I have very similar gear to what you carry in our main bag, so it's good to know I'm on the right track. It's a struggle for me to keep it all lightweight enough for me to carry on my own (when I go backpacking I carry 20-30lbs, depending on the pace I want to set), but so far it's looking good. The good news where I am is that water is fairly plentiful, so our food is 100% dried to save on weight.
I live in Alberta, where the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuation happened. Take Lily's advice, people, and have a Bug Out Bag!!
Outstanding! Hope your healing up and 100% soon.
Lilly thanks for the informative video. Nice to see your hand is better!
Liked your loadout however here are some suggestions: some basic repair stuff (like for example duct tape, needles and thread, piece of wire, and some safety pins) and perhaps more cordage? To keep your down sleeping bag dry perhaps a bivy bag which also adds some warmth. Something to eat while walking, milk chokolate bars, nuts, raising or whatever to provide energy.
Hey Lilly, great video as usual :) How is your hand? Did it heal completely?
Like the analog radio idea, most survivalist on You Tude never consider a radio. good to see you back!
I like 17HMR,perfect and long range to keep threat addressed far away.
First ad kit with Sutures,Anti Biotic, Benadryl,Tylenol,Iodine,insect rep, Bandages all a must.
I have a framed Hiker's pack (1980's coleman) that I can strap to a tree and drape a tarp for two shelter.
Taurus makes the Silhouette 17hmr 12' barrel long range pistol,nice lite tote.
Even a 22LR or 22mag is nice lite tote that can be utilized for food and protection.
Scary thought our B.O.B's would ever be needed,but She or He who hesitates is lost.
You are set up nice and ready.