I noticed that many youtubers who have bug out bags leave one thing that in my opinion is very important for a bug out situation which is extra space. The idea of a BOB is to have the basic essentials to survive, but if the opportunity arises to obtain more gear, food, ammo, water etc. , you need space to put it in, if your back is choc full, you will have no space. And having a tightly packed bag comes with another problem, if you are in the middle of going through your pack and a situation comes and slaps you in the balls, you need to quickly pack your bag back up and take off, which is hard to do if your bag requires Tetris skills to pack. Just my two cents but I hope it helps someone.
Mistero Gee your right if you don't have extra space it will slap you in the balls, steal your girlfriend, rain spray tan, and getting roasted from the quite kid in class Lol
Hello Sir, one thing I was always taught was to carry different types of items in several spots. If you keep all your fire items in one bag and lose that bag, then you are doomed. Just wanted to put that out there. Love the video! :)
It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.
Fire kit in particular. The trick that I use is to have my main fire kit, but then in my cooking kit I also have an additional small fire kit that is there just for contingency.
I have a zippered kit for just about everything. That's why I like big pockets. Everything is colored coded. Easy to grab whatever I need. I learned it from urban prepper. Keep a list of everything in your bag it's an easy way to check to see if you've missed anything.
If all the viewers are rich they can buy all that nice quality stuff, but until they win the lottery they will do as I do,, buy what you can afford, and it will be heavier, larger, but you will find works as good or even better than the name brands that rich folks must have. This man is a good man, he has helped so many folks. BUT don't be bummed if you don't have all the name brands. Learn how to use what you have, and stay alive and keep your family's safe and secure. You can use your head and do fine. Never ever get used to not having any thing happen, cause sure as hell it is going to be right around the corner.
Well said mine is a back pack i baught at meijers the most expensive thing i have in my pack is an 80 dollar full tang knife with a fire steel a knife is the most indispensable tool u can have
Spot on. Get what you can. I've got a lot of bulky and heavy stuff. I've got it loaded up onto a trailer hitch cargo carrier in the garage. It's on a shelf that puts it at the same height as my car's receiver hitch. I just have a compact sedan with virtually no towing capacity, but it's plenty for a cargo carrier.
I might have to figure something else out if I'm "on foot" for some reason (eg. EMP disables car). But for the most part, if I'm bugging out, I'm driving out of my neighborhood.
Consider a few more essentials: - spare pair of eyeglasses - super glue (not just for repairs -- it was invented to close wounds) - mil-spec signaling mirror (a glass one you can aim) and Morse code cheat sheet - wool cap or balaclava to keep your body's CPU running - anti-diarrheal medicine (more important than fixing cuts and bruises) - loud whistle or air horn - beeswax candle (other candles put out fumes not suitable for use inside a poncho/tent) - tools that actually work (what if you need to penetrate a chain link fence?)
Just to clarify something, but super glue was accidentally invented when an engineer was attempting to develop a new type of material for airplane canopies. But yes, Super glue is quite useful to have.
Wow! Watching this made me think of two things: 1. I am totally unprepared if an emergency would happen and I had to evacuate my family immediately. 2. There was stuff in here that I never would have thought of. Excellent video! Thanks for the information.
Thank you for your insight. I've always appreciated your videos. For those of you who can't afford high-speed, I'd like to suggest LA Police Gear 3 Day Backpack. 2590 cu. in. for $30 (+ sh) VS 2250 cu. in. for $200. Granted, not as tough, but certainly tough enough.
you were my first subscriber scootch I'm finally getting content up and appreciate you subscribing way back and the encouragement you gave me I as always enjoy everyone of your videos I learn something new from everyone
I"ve been carying my BOB on my when I go hunting or even hiking just to get use to the weight and feel of carrying it through rugged terrain, Can't tell you how many times I've needed the contents inside it.
Fire starter? Dryer lint, those paper egg cartons, and candle wax. All waste items in my home and they make a damn good fire starter. (Put the dryer lint in the egg carton and dip the whole thing in candle wax) can be used as a candle or just throw the whole thing into the base to start a fire.
Also useful fire starter (if there are any around anymore) are the wood shavings from inside a pencil sharpener. (might even be worth it to buy a sharpener just to make a bunch)
I keep several mason jars packed really full of dryer lint in several places. You can always de-compact the lint and only use a bit, if you want. The mason jars will have other uses once the lint gone.
This has been a great down to earth and practical video, your bug out bag is decent. I would probably carry the water canteen on the waist belt though You’ve earned my subscription
Best thing you can do is do a week ender. And hike when camping overnight that week end. You will find what you personally and specifically need. And what to jettison. Everybody’s different.
Just want to add, that if you're a woman and prepping: obviously add sanitary pads and most important - pain killers. Last thing you want to happen in a bug out situation is not being able to move due to pain.
My wife said I was crazy making up a bug out bag inc handgun, knife etc. Now that I've got it ready to go I feel better that I'll be prepared as best I can should the SHTF. Thanks for posting the vid, its helped me adjust the contents.
Fire is a necessity without a doubt when you are bugging out. Humans went hundreds of years without toilet paper and were made to be able to survive without it. Squat and spread my friend
The most important thing is to do what the military does: Type-up a list of every single item that is in the bag, fold it up and place it something waterproof (I.e, a ziplock bag). It's easy to forget what's in there, or in each compartment, etc. www.theerwingroup.org
This is why it's also important to train with your gear. A list becomes less necessary when you are building your own bag and know where everything is, it's one of the reasons people like bags with lots of compartmentalization. A lot of people by premade emergency bags and think they are good to go, but they don't bother to know where things are in the bag or how to use what is in the bag effectively. Knowledge is equally important to the gear of not more so.
YES. Totally agree. I have 4 BOB and can't remember what I have and where. I know what I have (about) but not sure. Each BOB has a little different content. I NEED to make a list and location. Not like someone said "use it and replace it"...I never needed to use it. I just want to be prepared. I have knowledge and I consider myself handy man and I can improvise, but this BOB is insane if you don't know and remember what and where it is.
Adding a small zip tie around the button of the bic lighter prevents your lighter from losing its fuel and can be removed and replaced once zipped, clipping the extra length makes it a little sharp though can be filed to prevent cuts. Plus the adhesive sticker is also flammable, once you have a empty lighter if the wheel is removed slowly the springs can be made into a snare & fishing hook and the childproof metal can be removed and can also be made into a fishing hook.
Awesome video I really enjoy your channel always learn a lot thanks for the work you put in and I hope one day to meet you and go hiking do some training together lol take care and keep up the great vids God Bless.
I hope all you preppers realize that waltzing around in populated areas post-SHTF with the big, tempting, bulging, bags of goodies is going to get you killed. Red Cross insignia visible on the outside of the bag? May as well be a bullseye.
No one's going to be"waltzing" around that knows what there doing and isn't morbidly obese. 90 percent of America can't walk a mile without problems. Survival situations aren't a problem for the physically fit and prepared.
Remember when having bug out bags or get home bags or inch bags, were just in the event of some unforeseen able event? Now, we all have to have I bag like this with us every time we get in the vehicle and one for every family member ready beside the door. 5 years ago it was an " in case something ever happens", now that it has happened, these videos seem so prophetic.
They really do. Such crazy times, man. Sometimes I'm just walking around a store, seeing all the masks on people and all over the ground in the parking lot. Hearing about Biden being a crazy tyrant and the things happening in other countries. It just gets to me knowing how quick things have changed forever in the last 2 years. My 2 kids will never know what it was like to live before 2020. Things will never be the same.
You're a true patriot , thank you for sharing this information, you single handedly may have saved hundreds if not thousands of lives in the unknown future by making this video.
Great kit Mr. Sootch. However, in my bag (which you inspired me to make), I don't use the most expensive stuff for everything, and I don't put quite as many layers of redundancy for fire and things. No judgement at all; we all put together what feels right for us. However, I just use some folded up sheets of printer paper for my paper. I just use a sandwich bag of matches and a few bic lighters as my fire source. et cetera. Also, I would like to say, that during the recent hurricanes we have been having here in Florida, I grabbed said bag (among other things), and put it in my car to use in case we had any tornados. I was concerned and went to a much better place with a basement. Turns out I didn't need it, praise God. Perhaps you could make a video on hurricane preps! (I know you have one on winter storm preps, how about summer storms? :D)
Hey saw a few of your other comments. Do you have a good source/video for a starter or basic bug out bag? I have some items but nothing too in depth. Knife, flint fire starter, medical kit, a few led flash lights, knife for cleaning fish, but that's about it. A lot of these bags are so ridiculously complicated surely there's something basic that the average person with not a lot of money to spend can pick up?
Bug out to where? Try finding a place to even sleep in your car where no one bothers you, much less camp out. This is a pretty crowded country with surprisingly few places where you're not confronted for trespassing. Prepare to have your gift bag picked clean walking past any frightened people in desperate need, just like you. If you have to travel any further than the distance between work and home - you're screwed. Now this is the important part: _If you live somewhere you need to bug out from, you're already set up to lose unless you have your travel plans fully developed to the point you know exactly where you plan to find refuge along the way._ That means making a few practice runs on your bug out route(s), actually bugging out. If you haven't done that at least once, you aren't prepared to bug out anywhere.
It all depends on the scenario you're anticipating. I don't account for EMPs because I think they're very unlikely, at least at first. So, I plan on having a running car. I know where I'd go. It's about 50 miles from my home. I know various routes to get there, including off-road terrain that my car can handle. I know the owners of the property very well and, while I haven't been given explicit permission to head there, my family and I would be safe there. That being said, I know of several other places that are not secure that would make sufficient temporary shelter. Pro tip: if you're planning on trespassing, know what to expect. For example, it's much safer to squat in a foreclosed, bank-owned house in a rural town than to set up a tent on the outer edge of 80 acres of private property where the owner might be at home.
@@---cr8nw 50 miles isn't bad. Even if your car is stolen or the roads jammed, that's just a 5 day walk. In a car, an hour - or five, depending on congestion. If you have your safe sleeping spots figured out, you can do it.
Wow, finally a TH-cam that isn’t talking about complete nonsense, I really do love this video, everyone always says to leave ur house as soon as something goes wrong but it’d be way better to hunker down where ur fam, and just go out for supplies, thank you for this video !
I carry P-38/P-51. Never know when you will need and you will find they are the handiest little things you didn't know you needed. Also, a tender w/usb adapter. When charging sources are scarce, an auto battery can charge your electronics
A compass is definitely good and it does not come with weight or take to much space. But a person of experiance of being in the nature can do pretty good without a compass. You have signs in the nature of the direction like the compass.
the most important thing you can do is USE the stuff you buy.... learn to start the cotton balls, try to fish, great you catch a fish.... now what! One of things I learned in survival school was how hungry I wasnt after 4 days of not eating; up to and including hunting frogs and not being 'hungry enough' to kill and eat them...
Hey Sootch, I appreciate the many videos you have made on this subject. I am in the process of making my own bag, I value your reviews and information. I am however finding that it is incredibly expensive to make a fully geared out bag. I am anticipating around $1000. ball park. Is there any specialty store that sells most of these items at discount prices? Thanks in advance
I’m sure you figured it out by now, but for anyone who reads this comment wondering the same thing, there are Military Surplus Stores, there’s REI, Walmart, Amazon. I always shop deals. I may have stuff in my Amazon cart and wait for the price to drop
I'm not to 25 pounds yet, still close to forty. But I have a wool blanket, hammock, emergency tent, 3 days of full meals, roll up water jugs, dry sacks, change of clothes, hatchet, saw, rain fly and ground tarp, drop cloths and a bigger fishing foraging and trapping kit. My pack is heavy, but it will get me and my family a bit further, the kids have packs that are lighter, and the dogs have Mölle harness packs that carry their own food, water, purifier, first aid kit and other pet items. Thinking of the small solar generator, I got a folding dolly that also carries the sleeping bags and 2 gallons of water.
I just did a hitch hike experience and walking was included very few rides I can tell you carrying a pack like that is going to be tuff even a mile will take a lot of work most people can't do it I can't so your great kit is bunk all this is great stuff but it is heavy of no use if you can't take it with you get real
Look around zombies are everywhere they are all glued to the cell phone in their hands. People are becoming prisoners to their own devices. (Cell phones).
My bag has a long way to go but i am working on making it better. Thanks for more ideas. I also just did a test with cotton balls and Vaseline as well as sawdust and candle wax i was happy with how they both worked to start a fire.
I recently went back through my bag to update it. I took my extra socks, underwear, t shirts, pants, shorts, and light camo coveralls and vacuum sealed them all individually. The amount of space I saved was a big difference than just having them in ziplock bags. I had my beans, rice, and other dry foods in plastic jars. I vacuum sealed it all into individual meal size bags saving even more space. I have actually gone crazy with my vacuum sealer in my bug out bag contents. But it's just sitting not being used. So I sealed it all up from moisture ruining anything. When I need it I know its gonna still be usable. Even have ammo sealed in mags and loose.
I had a house fire last October and I'm the only one in my family that has a BOB, however I wasnt home during this time so everything I had was just some clothes stuffed in a bag for staying at my friends house. My family made it out with just a few pairs of clothes and a few firearms that were nearby. Not that we've got settled in our new house everyone has a bag ready to grab and go in case of something like that every happened again
Timothy Jay Gunnoud, that's why you have a small "get home" bag in your car with just the essentials so you can get to your other gear. If you don't have a car, compile a survival tin that can fit in your pocket as an edc tin. Hope that helped.
+SensiblePrepper I grabbed some at Walmart & was in a big hurry, got home & found out they was just a hair to short 😕 that sucked!!!! now I know to pick more CAREFULLY....
If everyone on here wants to see how its really going to be go to selco/shtfschool. Will change your mind about all this bug out shit.This cat lived thur some really bad times without any of this stuff you think your going to have time to use.
Absolutely. They can't carry everything but they ought to have a small bag with their clothes, a light, some snacks and things to keep them entertained. It's a way of getting the bulky light things like clothes off your back too
I am amazed that so many people carry ibuprofen as compared to acetaminophen for pain relief in the field. While ibuprofen is an effective pain reliever, it is in a class of medications known as NSAIDs, which also includes aspirin and naproxen. These medications will promote bleeding, be it from a thorn or a bullet. In fact, preoperative surgical instructions typically require NSAIDs to be avoided for at least a week or longer prior to an invasive surgery. Some may feel the risk is negligible, but, if at all possible, I’d just as soon avoid the use of NSAIDs in a situation necessitating a bug out bag.
Over at a channel called "the outdoor review" he tested if it actually was bulletproof. It wasn't, he shot it with bird shot and a 22lr and it failed both times. But it's still pretty durable as a battery.
I think you meant the 5 Cs... The rule of 3 is more for unexpected situations, like tourists who get lost or stranded, to prioritise what's more important.
Great video! I prefer the titan cord over the fire cord, the fire cord has a serious chemical smell that would hurt your chances of taking game if you needed to in this situation. Just a thought. Please keep the videos coming great stuff!
Unfortunately the last time I checked the government website, political correctness dominated it. There wasn't mention of having a tiny pocket-knife in your BOB. No knife at all. But emphasis on bringing plenty of extra food for the family dog. I just expected something better than that from the government website.
Cash yes for short term.. But gold and silver is impractical. You then have to carry a scale and worry about shaving it. If monetary system fails gold and silver will not hold any more value then cash so the added weight a space vs paper money isn't efficient. Worst case Eco collapse at least the money can be used as fire starter lol..
Rob Low there won't be digital currency in the apocalypse though. That's what he means. Gold/silver can actually be used for useful things in an apocalypse
Thanks for your videos Brother, you've really stepped it up over the years. You covered a couple things I've never considered, like pictures of family members - great forethought. And the Maxpedition pack, I love the extra lower fanny pack-like section of the pack; good concept. I also noticed that you're in pretty good shape for an old fart; I think we're similar ages, but your knees are definitely younger. Watch the knees Brother, you're gonna need'm. The two things I would personally modify regarding your pack are - adding hip belt pouches on the molly straps for easy access to other "stuff" and a chest harness for your hand held (Coaxsher or Northstar). You could even add a longer external antenna to the back of your pack for extended range and so the hand held mounted antenna doesn't become an unintended booger picker. Just my thoughts.
Tip: Use urine 'sample' bottles as individual storage containers. ie: a fire starter kit in one, a fishing kit in another. Wrap duct tape around the outside or string. Makes for compact, no space loss packing-- water proof, hospital clean and you can see and label the contents.
Clinton Baltazor haha. Don't rely on a fake God when your on your own. Squirrels don't read the bible? Humans are the only animals that have developed regions Bc we are scared of the reality that is death. Grow up
Griffin Miller I don't know man, didn't you see that squirrel water-skier, squirrels are pretty adept at survival. Yet I do agree with you that squirrels can not read, and I agree you are brutish!
One thing to mention if you have not tried it already. Ditch the pen and buy a normal ball point pen since ink pens do not work with rite in the rain notepads. I have tried and put it under water and it immediately clears the page clean from the ink. Only ballpoint ones hold. Better try it so you're not stranded somewhere and surprised!
Great video. Lots of items, if not all of them, seem to be quite important. Other TH-camrs also have bags with the same or slightly different mentality. I'd love to see how long people can really hold up in the wild with the items they packed. I tried a 7-day camping trip in the woods once and to be quite frankly, nearly half of the stuff I packed never saw action. I mostly relied on clothes, food, a lot of water, my hygiene kit, medical kit, and my knives for wood prep ( I carried 3 of them but it turned out I only used 1).
One thing with the Mountain House foods, you don't have to heat them. They'll still absorb the water if its cold, just not as fast. Body heat works wonders.
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HockeyCrab without being dramatic, society will generally alats fail. it may last 1000 years or it may not last 20 years but all civilizations follow trends that always end the same way.
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Hey i know this a fat chance of you replying cause of a large group .but i have been watching your channel for a long while and just decided to subscribe. Love the info , love the style on your content, especially love the bloopers that you include at the end .
tell me im paranoid, its fine, but i think that knowing how to use all the items in your trauma kit is just as important as HAVING the kit. also basic first aid, or battlefield first aid is priceless to have. i highly recommend that.
I thought I was in generally good shape until I was in some much higher elevation than I was used to on a hunting trip. Passed on a nice buck because I was so worn out by the time I got in shooting distance, I knew I wouldn't have been able to pack him out.
I noticed that many youtubers who have bug out bags leave one thing that in my opinion is very important for a bug out situation which is extra space. The idea of a BOB is to have the basic essentials to survive, but if the opportunity arises to obtain more gear, food, ammo, water etc. , you need space to put it in, if your back is choc full, you will have no space. And having a tightly packed bag comes with another problem, if you are in the middle of going through your pack and a situation comes and slaps you in the balls, you need to quickly pack your bag back up and take off, which is hard to do if your bag requires Tetris skills to pack. Just my two cents but I hope it helps someone.
Mistero Gee I hadn't thought of that , thx for the tip
Good point. I try to keep 20% of my BOB free and open.
Mistero Gee I
Mistero Gee your right if you don't have extra space it will slap you in the balls, steal your girlfriend, rain spray tan, and getting roasted from the quite kid in class
Lol
Mistero Gee thanks
My father taught me to save our dryer lint for the fire starting kit. Man, does that stuff catch quickly, and cheap!
We save it and use it in our wood burner.
Use steel wool and a 9 volt battery
That's exactly why the most common cause of house fires is a lint trap that isn't cleaned!
I also save 9 volt batteries and steel wool
unless youre washing FR and Nomex gear dont use the lint from those loads as firestarters... learned that the hard way
Hello Sir, one thing I was always taught was to carry different types of items in several spots. If you keep all your fire items in one bag and lose that bag, then you are doomed. Just wanted to put that out there. Love the video! :)
I totally agree and posted something similiar.
It seems to me that most 'preppers' are preparing for some 'grid down' or 'nuke exchange' event. To my mind, they are looking in the wrong direction and are not seeing what has snuck up behind them. I'm talking about 'agenda 21,' and the covid vaccine. I believe, that if you are a 'prepper,' and you've had the covid vax....then all the prepping you've done is a waste of time.
He said he usually carries a bic in his pocket
Yes that’s a very good reminder
Fire kit in particular. The trick that I use is to have my main fire kit, but then in my cooking kit I also have an additional small fire kit that is there just for contingency.
I have a zippered kit for just about everything. That's why I like big pockets. Everything is colored coded. Easy to grab whatever I need. I learned it from urban prepper. Keep a list of everything in your bag it's an easy way to check to see if you've missed anything.
Loooooove the color coding idea!!!
Thanks!!!!!
If all the viewers are rich they can buy all that nice quality stuff, but until they win the lottery they will do as I do,, buy what you can afford, and it will be heavier, larger, but you will find works as good or even better than the name brands that rich folks must have. This man is a good man, he has helped so many folks.
BUT don't be bummed if you don't have all the name brands. Learn how to use what you have, and stay alive and keep your family's safe and secure. You can use your head and do fine. Never ever get used to not having any thing happen, cause sure as hell it is going to be right around the corner.
Crazy Horseaz good advice
Well said mine is a back pack i baught at meijers the most expensive thing i have in my pack is an 80 dollar full tang knife with a fire steel a knife is the most indispensable tool u can have
Spot on. Get what you can. I've got a lot of bulky and heavy stuff. I've got it loaded up onto a trailer hitch cargo carrier in the garage. It's on a shelf that puts it at the same height as my car's receiver hitch. I just have a compact sedan with virtually no towing capacity, but it's plenty for a cargo carrier.
I might have to figure something else out if I'm "on foot" for some reason (eg. EMP disables car). But for the most part, if I'm bugging out, I'm driving out of my neighborhood.
Yes agreed, that backpack he suggested is $200 alone.
Consider a few more essentials:
- spare pair of eyeglasses
- super glue (not just for repairs -- it was invented to close wounds)
- mil-spec signaling mirror (a glass one you can aim) and Morse code cheat sheet
- wool cap or balaclava to keep your body's CPU running
- anti-diarrheal medicine (more important than fixing cuts and bruises)
- loud whistle or air horn
- beeswax candle (other candles put out fumes not suitable for use inside a poncho/tent)
- tools that actually work (what if you need to penetrate a chain link fence?)
I also keep a spare pair of gloves, socks and headwear.
Shot of penicillin is hard to get, bottle of fish amoxicillin can be had for 30$ with no prescription or anything.
Just to clarify something, but super glue was accidentally invented when an engineer was attempting to develop a new type of material for airplane canopies. But yes, Super glue is quite useful to have.
you sir, are definitely not a zombie!
Moleskin is handy.
You should add some bottle caps, for buying things.
Joshua Perry nice fallout reference
A settlement needs help. Here, I’ll mark it on your map.
I do agree. Trading will turn down to metals and other things people can use
I don't remember typing this.
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Half the American people or more couldn't walk 4 miles...... Moderate fitness is a must.
And thats without all the gear.. lmao
I probably will die for long walk with health issue.
I remember when I was 13 and walked 12 miles a day (roughly) with 64 pounds. 3 days.
I walk for 6 mins every day
I am 80% disabled but not too proud to crawl if need be
Wow! Watching this made me think of two things: 1. I am totally unprepared if an emergency would happen and I had to evacuate my family immediately. 2. There was stuff in here that I never would have thought of. Excellent video! Thanks for the information.
Have you got a setup dialed in for your family now?
@@wmluna381 I think so. We have taken steps to prepare for the unthinkable.
Watching this again, thanks to Corona!!!!
Me too
same
Watching again, thanks to the riots!!!!
@@alexterrel9594 ...I'm watching again,Thanks to the upcoming November elections! Lol!✌🤓
Serious hell coming for us white westerners, get prepared.
Thank you for your insight. I've always appreciated your videos. For those of you who can't afford high-speed, I'd like to suggest LA Police Gear 3 Day Backpack. 2590 cu. in. for $30 (+ sh) VS 2250 cu. in. for $200. Granted, not as tough, but certainly tough enough.
you were my first subscriber scootch
I'm finally getting content up and appreciate you subscribing way back and the encouragement you gave me I as always enjoy everyone of your videos
I learn something new from everyone
Thanks Brother! Keep inspiring people to be prepared.
preppers will never not be able to open a bottle
The okie hunter: you can open a bottle with a Bic lighter, a key also ive mastered the art of opening a bottler with my teeth
I"ve been carying my BOB on my when I go hunting or even hiking just to get use to the weight and feel of carrying it through rugged terrain, Can't tell you how many times I've needed the contents inside it.
One good idea, when preparing any bugout bag, is to make sure you have a checklist in the bag, so you know what's in it!
I do this with my bag. I do full inventory checks at least once a month
Having your fire starters/etc in several different packs would be good incase you need to ditch part of the pack you still have the essentials.
Fire starter? Dryer lint, those paper egg cartons, and candle wax. All waste items in my home and they make a damn good fire starter. (Put the dryer lint in the egg carton and dip the whole thing in candle wax) can be used as a candle or just throw the whole thing into the base to start a fire.
Also useful fire starter (if there are any around anymore) are the wood shavings from inside a pencil sharpener. (might even be worth it to buy a sharpener just to make a bunch)
I keep several mason jars packed really full of dryer lint in several places. You can always de-compact the lint and only use a bit, if you want. The mason jars will have other uses once the lint gone.
I'll try this!! Thanks JJ
Excellent video, I learned from Sootch00 that a pack of pencils and a sharpener is some to keep in a pack, pens dry up, run out of ink, freeze even.
And the shavings make tinder/kindlng.
This has been a great down to earth and practical video, your bug out bag is decent. I would probably carry the water canteen on the waist belt though
You’ve earned my subscription
Best thing you can do is do a week ender. And hike when camping overnight that week end. You will find what you personally and specifically need. And what to jettison. Everybody’s different.
It more like ..the wife kicked me out of the fucken house bag for some !
But you forgot the Aerogard in there mate !
ACP for short
Fon Jet, if a "man" lets his wife kick him out he deserves it. He was never a man.
GoldenSnow with all the "likes" on his post, I guess there are quite a few un-self respecting "men" out there..
Fon Jet I got ya to 100 likes mate
Just want to add, that if you're a woman and prepping: obviously add sanitary pads and most important - pain killers. Last thing you want to happen in a bug out situation is not being able to move due to pain.
And a menstural cup :)
@@captaincaveman8080 Not us old cronies.
@@captaincaveman8080 how you're name aint wrong
A menstrual cup is much more practical. Sanitary pads will run out.
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My wife said I was crazy making up a bug out bag inc handgun, knife etc. Now that I've got it ready to go I feel better that I'll be prepared as best I can should the SHTF. Thanks for posting the vid, its helped me adjust the contents.
1 roll of toilet paper. 15 lighters and 10 other ways to make fire....
Redundancy is key, except when wiping your ass. Limit one square per visit.
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you have read this article about yugo civil war? It is pretty informative.
It is good to have that much fire things so you can keep warm and to make your food
Fire is a necessity without a doubt when you are bugging out. Humans went hundreds of years without toilet paper and were made to be able to survive without it. Squat and spread my friend
David Sims 60% of gear that u realy dont need.
The most important thing is to do what the military does: Type-up a list of every single item that is in the bag, fold it up and place it something waterproof (I.e, a ziplock bag). It's easy to forget what's in there, or in each compartment, etc.
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really good idea, be sure to check mark what you used or how much is left so you can replace whats needed without pulling everything out.
This is why it's also important to train with your gear. A list becomes less necessary when you are building your own bag and know where everything is, it's one of the reasons people like bags with lots of compartmentalization. A lot of people by premade emergency bags and think they are good to go, but they don't bother to know where things are in the bag or how to use what is in the bag effectively. Knowledge is equally important to the gear of not more so.
YES. Totally agree. I have 4 BOB and can't remember what I have and where. I know what I have (about) but not sure. Each BOB has a little different content. I NEED to make a list and location. Not like someone said "use it and replace it"...I never needed to use it. I just want to be prepared. I have knowledge and I consider myself handy man and I can improvise, but this BOB is insane if you don't know and remember what and where it is.
Adding a small zip tie around the button of the bic lighter prevents your lighter from losing its fuel and can be removed and replaced once zipped, clipping the extra length makes it a little sharp though can be filed to prevent cuts. Plus the adhesive sticker is also flammable, once you have a empty lighter if the wheel is removed slowly the springs can be made into a snare & fishing hook and the childproof metal can be removed and can also be made into a fishing hook.
U need several bobs of same stuff one n each vehicle one at home one at your work place and a few caches as well
hollerin back at ya from the smokies of nc good vid let's see inside the emergency kit
Awesome video I really enjoy your channel always learn a lot thanks for the work you put in and I hope one day to meet you and go hiking do some training together lol take care and keep up the great vids God Bless.
Thanks Brother!
Well here it is 2020 4 years later and this is still by far the best bug out bag video i have seen to date. Thanks for all the ideas .
Greetings from England! I have a motto "all things considered" which I apply to my preparedness.
I hope all you preppers realize that waltzing around in populated areas post-SHTF with the big, tempting, bulging, bags of goodies is going to get you killed.
Red Cross insignia visible on the outside of the bag? May as well be a bullseye.
If someone is desperate enough that theyre going to kill you for your gear I doubt they care what style backpack youre wearing
No one's going to be"waltzing" around that knows what there doing and isn't morbidly obese.
90 percent of America can't walk a mile without problems.
Survival situations aren't a problem for the physically fit and prepared.
SHHHHH!! Don't tell them that. I need these easy targets around for when I need to resupply.
true.. having a tactical appearance can bring all kinds of unneeded attention
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When asked, I say...
I am preparing to prepare for the unpreparedness of the preparedless!
Remember when having bug out bags or get home bags or inch bags, were just in the event of some unforeseen able event? Now, we all have to have I bag like this with us every time we get in the vehicle and one for every family member ready beside the door. 5 years ago it was an " in case something ever happens", now that it has happened, these videos seem so prophetic.
They really do. Such crazy times, man. Sometimes I'm just walking around a store, seeing all the masks on people and all over the ground in the parking lot. Hearing about Biden being a crazy tyrant and the things happening in other countries. It just gets to me knowing how quick things have changed forever in the last 2 years. My 2 kids will never know what it was like to live before 2020. Things will never be the same.
You're a true patriot , thank you for sharing this information, you single handedly may have saved hundreds if not thousands of lives in the unknown future by making this video.
Great kit Mr. Sootch. However, in my bag (which you inspired me to make), I don't use the most expensive stuff for everything, and I don't put quite as many layers of redundancy for fire and things. No judgement at all; we all put together what feels right for us. However, I just use some folded up sheets of printer paper for my paper. I just use a sandwich bag of matches and a few bic lighters as my fire source. et cetera.
Also, I would like to say, that during the recent hurricanes we have been having here in Florida, I grabbed said bag (among other things), and put it in my car to use in case we had any tornados. I was concerned and went to a much better place with a basement. Turns out I didn't need it, praise God.
Perhaps you could make a video on hurricane preps! (I know you have one on winter storm preps, how about summer storms? :D)
Yeah, it looked like SensiblePrepper's bag was very expensive. Mine will be a little cheaper.
Hey saw a few of your other comments. Do you have a good source/video for a starter or basic bug out bag? I have some items but nothing too in depth. Knife, flint fire starter, medical kit, a few led flash lights, knife for cleaning fish, but that's about it. A lot of these bags are so ridiculously complicated surely there's something basic that the average person with not a lot of money to spend can pick up?
"Having a good light source is important, especially in the dark" 😂😂😂
Bug out to where? Try finding a place to even sleep in your car where no one bothers you, much less camp out. This is a pretty crowded country with surprisingly few places where you're not confronted for trespassing.
Prepare to have your gift bag picked clean walking past any frightened people in desperate need, just like you.
If you have to travel any further than the distance between work and home - you're screwed.
Now this is the important part:
_If you live somewhere you need to bug out from, you're already set up to lose unless you have your travel plans fully developed to the point you know exactly where you plan to find refuge along the way._
That means making a few practice runs on your bug out route(s), actually bugging out.
If you haven't done that at least once, you aren't prepared to bug out anywhere.
Actually good advice which I aim to do. Thanks.
It all depends on the scenario you're anticipating. I don't account for EMPs because I think they're very unlikely, at least at first. So, I plan on having a running car. I know where I'd go. It's about 50 miles from my home. I know various routes to get there, including off-road terrain that my car can handle. I know the owners of the property very well and, while I haven't been given explicit permission to head there, my family and I would be safe there. That being said, I know of several other places that are not secure that would make sufficient temporary shelter.
Pro tip: if you're planning on trespassing, know what to expect. For example, it's much safer to squat in a foreclosed, bank-owned house in a rural town than to set up a tent on the outer edge of 80 acres of private property where the owner might be at home.
@@---cr8nw 50 miles isn't bad. Even if your car is stolen or the roads jammed, that's just a 5 day walk. In a car, an hour - or five, depending on congestion. If you have your safe sleeping spots figured out, you can do it.
Wow, finally a TH-cam that isn’t talking about complete nonsense, I really do love this video, everyone always says to leave ur house as soon as something goes wrong but it’d be way better to hunker down where ur fam, and just go out for supplies, thank you for this video !
Tasco 8X21 -- I bought those for about $8 at a local store. They are only worth $8 with a very small image and low light gathering.
I would add a compass and a bible for moral.
john luis bible won't be worth anything when society breaks down, people want food more than jesus
Mick Funny thank you for your advice....It is greatly appreciated... GOD BLESS.
john luis good fire starter
David Teunissen yes sir
datastorm Amen you are absolutely right.
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I carry P-38/P-51. Never know when you will need and you will find they are the handiest little things you didn't know you needed. Also, a tender w/usb adapter. When charging sources are scarce, an auto battery can charge your electronics
The bloopers still get me. Thanks for the smile, Sootch.
Bloopers are fake
I dont see a compass in this pack
There's a Compass in the Survival Tin. Thanks
A compass is definitely good and it does not come with weight or take to much space. But a person of experiance of being in the nature can do pretty good without a compass. You have signs in the nature of the direction like the compass.
Great idea with the family photos and phone numbers.
Coffee hot chocolate things for warmth and caffeine. Also a moral booster. Great bag though.
Thank you for the videos I m a beginner I'm halfway done my bag but I need more space . Any ideas. Very informative.
the most important thing you can do is USE the stuff you buy.... learn to start the cotton balls, try to fish, great you catch a fish.... now what! One of things I learned in survival school was how hungry I wasnt after 4 days of not eating; up to and including hunting frogs and not being 'hungry enough' to kill and eat them...
Hey Sootch, I appreciate the many videos you have made on this subject. I am in the process of making my own bag, I value your reviews and information. I am however finding that it is incredibly expensive to make a fully geared out bag. I am anticipating around $1000. ball park. Is there any specialty store that sells most of these items at discount prices? Thanks in advance
I’m sure you figured it out by now, but for anyone who reads this comment wondering the same thing, there are Military Surplus Stores, there’s REI, Walmart, Amazon. I always shop deals. I may have stuff in my Amazon cart and wait for the price to drop
I'm not to 25 pounds yet, still close to forty. But I have a wool blanket, hammock, emergency tent, 3 days of full meals, roll up water jugs, dry sacks, change of clothes, hatchet, saw, rain fly and ground tarp, drop cloths and a bigger fishing foraging and trapping kit. My pack is heavy, but it will get me and my family a bit further, the kids have packs that are lighter, and the dogs have Mölle harness packs that carry their own food, water, purifier, first aid kit and other pet items. Thinking of the small solar generator, I got a folding dolly that also carries the sleeping bags and 2 gallons of water.
I just did a hitch hike experience and walking was included very few rides I can tell you carrying a pack like that is going to be tuff even a mile will take a lot of work most people can't do it I can't so your great kit is bunk all this is great stuff but it is heavy of no use if you can't take it with you get real
I TOTALLY DISAGREE! THE ZOMBIES ARE EVERYWHERE ALREADY!!!
They Live.
LADONNA D. STEELE are you taking about the liberals?
I have visited a nursing home with alzheimer patients and they were just like zombies. One of them tried to grab me.
Look around zombies are everywhere they are all glued to the cell phone in their hands. People are becoming prisoners to their own devices. (Cell phones).
I understand. Humans that have become sub-humans that roam about seeking to plunder your future by taking everything you have , including your life.
What make flint and steel fire striker is that I can never find a decent one.
My bag has a long way to go but i am working on making it better. Thanks for more ideas. I also just did a test with cotton balls and Vaseline as well as sawdust and candle wax i was happy with how they both worked to start a fire.
I recently went back through my bag to update it. I took my extra socks, underwear, t shirts, pants, shorts, and light camo coveralls and vacuum sealed them all individually. The amount of space I saved was a big difference than just having them in ziplock bags.
I had my beans, rice, and other dry foods in plastic jars. I vacuum sealed it all into individual meal size bags saving even more space. I have actually gone crazy with my vacuum sealer in my bug out bag contents. But it's just sitting not being used. So I sealed it all up from moisture ruining anything.
When I need it I know its gonna still be usable. Even have ammo sealed in mags and loose.
Great idea and good to know 👍
Same here vacuum seal everything I can get in the bags
folding umbrella and baton is most important tools for outdoors
I had a house fire last October and I'm the only one in my family that has a BOB, however I wasnt home during this time so everything I had was just some clothes stuffed in a bag for staying at my friends house. My family made it out with just a few pairs of clothes and a few firearms that were nearby. Not that we've got settled in our new house everyone has a bag ready to grab and go in case of something like that every happened again
Hey sootch what happens if shtf while I'm at school and I don't have access to my bug out bag
Timothy Jay Gunnoud, that's why you have a small "get home" bag in your car with just the essentials so you can get to your other gear. If you don't have a car, compile a survival tin that can fit in your pocket as an edc tin. Hope that helped.
Rozco 0189 can't take one to school!
Bring your ar-15 to school that way you will be protected while you go get your bug out bag at home
Orange trail marker is good too. Basically if you bow hunt your good
was a mechanic in the military had a few soldiers get that same multi tool and they all hated it I recommend trying a Gerber
What's the name brand of those zip ties?
Someone gave them to me at the Going Gear Meet N Greet last year so I don't know. They are pretty cool.
Google reusable zip ties. You can also find them on Amazon.
+SensiblePrepper I grabbed some at Walmart & was in a big hurry, got home & found out they was just a hair to short 😕 that sucked!!!! now I know to pick more CAREFULLY....
If everyone on here wants to see how its really going to be go to selco/shtfschool. Will change your mind about all this bug out shit.This cat lived thur some really bad times without any of this stuff you think your going to have time to use.
clint cox so apparently he went thru the apocalypse and rest of us just went to McDonald's
Do you think kids should have bug out bags too?
Absolutely. They can't carry everything but they ought to have a small bag with their clothes, a light, some snacks and things to keep them entertained. It's a way of getting the bulky light things like clothes off your back too
Sure. Why not?
Ever think about adding hand sanitizer to your firestarter kit? Its great for multiple use.
But do you have fire starting equipment?
Lol
16 different ways to make fire but only one thing for water? How about a silcock key? opens up water sources x10.
dan finger boiling water exists
I am amazed that so many people carry ibuprofen as compared to acetaminophen for pain relief in the field. While ibuprofen is an effective pain reliever, it is in a class of medications known as NSAIDs, which also includes aspirin and naproxen. These medications will promote bleeding, be it from a thorn or a bullet. In fact, preoperative surgical instructions typically require NSAIDs to be avoided for at least a week or longer prior to an invasive surgery. Some may feel the risk is negligible, but, if at all possible, I’d just as soon avoid the use of NSAIDs in a situation necessitating a bug out bag.
Something to consider. Thanks for sharing.
Your videos are also so detailed, informative and well though out. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge sir.
Why would *"shooting a battery charger"* even be worth mentioning
Durability
Over at a channel called "the outdoor review" he tested if it actually was bulletproof. It wasn't, he shot it with bird shot and a 22lr and it failed both times. But it's still pretty durable as a battery.
The Crown Corporation!
That is who our government is!
Yes.....33rd......welcome to the other 1%
+Question: Who is The US Government - Answer: They Train, Arm and Finance Terrorist Groups?
Who are the people?
Too much gear, skills are a lot lighter....
William if you have skills and the gear then you don’t have to worry.
William this is true
Amen brother
Just come spend a winter in Manitoba, will freeze the stupid out of you lol hahahah certainly did to me
Knowing is half the battle.
did you guys know that the term bug out came from the korean war, when the us marines were surrounded by north korean soldiers, they would "bug out."
I think you meant the 5 Cs... The rule of 3 is more for unexpected situations, like tourists who get lost or stranded, to prioritise what's more important.
Very complete overview for a bug out bag.
You seem like a flip flop kinda guy 😂😂😂😂
Just kidding 😄
Great video! I prefer the titan cord over the fire cord, the fire cord has a serious chemical smell that would hurt your chances of taking game if you needed to in this situation. Just a thought. Please keep the videos coming great stuff!
This is a REALLY good video. Thank you so much. I've watched it before and I will watch it a few more times. Rev
My bug out bag is full of liquor cigarettes and toilet paper. I will trade for what I need. Plus the bag itself is up for trade.
As long as they're not Newports we could be friends!
Unfortunately the last time I checked the government website, political correctness dominated it. There wasn't mention of having a tiny pocket-knife in your BOB. No knife at all. But emphasis on bringing plenty of extra food for the family dog. I just expected something better than that from the government website.
NGMonocrom lol
Love your channel, I like that you talk about the basics, but still give advice.
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How about cash or silver/gold?
Yeah, I missed that one. Thanks for the comment.
Cash yes for short term.. But gold and silver is impractical. You then have to carry a scale and worry about shaving it. If monetary system fails gold and silver will not hold any more value then cash so the added weight a space vs paper money isn't efficient. Worst case Eco collapse at least the money can be used as fire starter lol..
Of silver and gold won't be worth anything what will be
Fantastic kit! I love your channel!
Rob Low there won't be digital currency in the apocalypse though. That's what he means. Gold/silver can actually be used for useful things in an apocalypse
Thanks for your videos Brother, you've really stepped it up over the years. You covered a couple things I've never considered, like pictures of family members - great forethought. And the Maxpedition pack, I love the extra lower fanny pack-like section of the pack; good concept.
I also noticed that you're in pretty good shape for an old fart; I think we're similar ages, but your knees are definitely younger. Watch the knees Brother, you're gonna need'm.
The two things I would personally modify regarding your pack are - adding hip belt pouches on the molly straps for easy access to other "stuff" and a chest harness for your hand held (Coaxsher or Northstar). You could even add a longer external antenna to the back of your pack for extended range and so the hand held mounted antenna doesn't become an unintended booger picker.
Just my thoughts.
Tip: Use urine 'sample' bottles as individual storage containers. ie: a fire starter kit in one, a fishing kit in another. Wrap duct tape around the outside or string. Makes for compact, no space loss packing-- water proof, hospital clean and you can see and label the contents.
Where is your Bible?
Clinton Baltazor haha. Don't rely on a fake God when your on your own. Squirrels don't read the bible? Humans are the only animals that have developed regions Bc we are scared of the reality that is death. Grow up
Griffin Miller Ok fake account with no content.
Griffin Miller I don't know man, didn't you see that squirrel water-skier, squirrels are pretty adept at survival. Yet I do agree with you that squirrels can not read, and I agree you are brutish!
weho1233 That what all the vessels of wrath fitted for destruction say.
weho1233 Your ignorant and stupid at the same time, did you have to work at that or does it just come naturally?
One thing to mention if you have not tried it already. Ditch the pen and buy a normal ball point pen since ink pens do not work with rite in the rain notepads. I have tried and put it under water and it immediately clears the page clean from the ink. Only ballpoint ones hold. Better try it so you're not stranded somewhere and surprised!
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Don't listen to him! the zombies are coming lol.
They are already here. Have you watched anything political lately?
+Jason Adams True😂😂
Heisenbooger I believe you
Great video. Lots of items, if not all of them, seem to be quite important. Other TH-camrs also have bags with the same or slightly different mentality. I'd love to see how long people can really hold up in the wild with the items they packed. I tried a 7-day camping trip in the woods once and to be quite frankly, nearly half of the stuff I packed never saw action. I mostly relied on clothes, food, a lot of water, my hygiene kit, medical kit, and my knives for wood prep ( I carried 3 of them but it turned out I only used 1).
that cut toothbrush though.. so many expensive and cool stuff but cant buy a decent small travel toothbrush😆
Always enjoy BOB reviews.
One thing with the Mountain House foods, you don't have to heat them. They'll still absorb the water if its cold, just not as fast. Body heat works wonders.
There is gonna be a zombie apocalypse.......................................................................................................................................................
No there is not. It's unlikely society will collapse at all.
HockeyCrab just what the Romans Greeks Mayans Egyptians said. Societies always fail.
Mark's World We're doing good so far.
HockeyCrab without being dramatic, society will generally alats fail. it may last 1000 years or it may not last 20 years but all civilizations follow trends that always end the same way.
Desert Rang3r depends on how you define a zombie
That is a thorough pack of I've ever seen one.
Just ordered a Gyrfalcon yesterday. CAN'T WAIT to get my Hands on it!!!
A rat trap works for birds and squirrels and a folding slingshot are a good idea.
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Thanks time for me to check my bag. Keep up the great work.
Hey i know this a fat chance of you replying cause of a large group .but i have been watching your channel for a long while and just decided to subscribe. Love the info , love the style on your content, especially love the bloopers that you include at the end .
Wrap bic lighters with duck tape, too. Its a petroleum product that stays lit in the rain.
tell me im paranoid, its fine, but i think that knowing how to use all the items in your trauma kit is just as important as HAVING the kit. also basic first aid, or battlefield first aid is priceless to have. i highly recommend that.
I thought I was in generally good shape until I was in some much higher elevation than I was used to on a hunting trip. Passed on a nice buck because I was so worn out by the time I got in shooting distance, I knew I wouldn't have been able to pack him out.