My stepfather was an Air Force SERE instructor in the 70s, and so I was lucky enough to acquire a little of his knowledge over the years, while I enjoy these videos I do see many mistakes, one is guy's simply carry way too much stuff, there is a gear to weight ratio people do not think about, remember you have to not only carry it long distances, you may have to run with it, hide with it, and possibly fight with it, it is hard to be stealthy with a 60 pound pack on your back. Remember bugging out is simply changing locations you are not homesteading, people hike the Appalachian trail for hundreds of miles carrying far, far less than people carry in their bobs. Also a lot of videos show guy's with packs full of brand new gear, much of it untested by them in the field, and many guy's carry items they have no idea how to even use, the most common one being snare wire, as unappetizing as it may sound one of the easiest ways to get food in a survival situation is a simple mouse trap, mice are everywhere, and yes it will probably come down to that, if you don't think you could eat a mouse to survive you should probably stay where you are, learning the edible plants in your area is a good idea also. I don't even know what to say about the fishing pole or the garden in a bag, so I will simply say a small fishing kit would do, also in my opinion a good knife could replace that large hatchet and folding saw. Survival skill is far more important than just about any item you can carry, I would rather be unarmed and skilled than armed and unskilled I would carry a tiny fraction of what's in this bag.
Bug out.. far and fast as possible. The 10c's (small), light dry food, extra shoes, plastic bags, money, small gun, fishing hooks, fishing line, toothbrush, comb, packable jacket, and roll.❤❤❤ Don't sleep on the ground, it will make you cold. Put down sticks or bend down tall grass. Been there....done that. Don't let wildlife get you.
I think he did refer to creating a homestead and not just transiting to a preset / stocked bugout location. It would be REALLY tough to do that but without an option, I get it. Didn't he say it was 40#? Could be worse.
And so many people have never carried their bag anywhere, never spend a Saturday rucking to that campground 20 miles away and rucking back Sunday. Me, I carry a pack so much that for a while people thought I was homeless and offered me food, clothing, water and cash. I got over a thousand miles last year, with a twenty seven pound load out while walking the dog. Missed three days all year. Most of the load is just for the exercise. Oh the hot days I've gone through five liters of water for me and the dog. I've tightened up a couple nuts on some kids bicycles, helped tie down a tarp, tightened some deck screws with all the crap I carry just for the fun of rucking with a big dog. When I was young, I'd backpacked, done solo trips in New England, walked across Worcester county, stuff like that. People think they need a get home bag when home is only 25 miles away.
I've been prepping for years and when you pulled out the fire fighters tool I knew that you had good information for me. Probably one of the best videos on the subject.
You have a good and solid bag going. You asked for some ideas, A jar of powdered peanut butter would be smaller and lighter to carry. Here are a few things you might want to add? A Bible. A nail in your kit for poking holes in cans, tapping trees, and for hanging stuff and getting stubborn knots untangled. Screws for fixing stuff, multitool, fabric glue sticks or double sided fabric tape. Heavy waxed thread, heavy duty sewing needles, extra buttons, leather needle, Add some salt and spices, a couple of bandannas for filtering water or you could use two military cavats, at least 3 compressed towels ( you cand find them at the dollar tree they will be in the makeup or kids section ) orange tape for marking locations, vicks vapor rub which is good for chapped lips, chaffed skin and monkey butt ( has a nice cooling effect ) and can be used for fire making. Zip ties, duct tape, sharpening stone, some floral wire ( snares, swedish fire torch and for hanging your metal bottle ). Cough drops, vitamin C, Acetaminophen, Caffine pills, Hard candy ( peppermints are good for indigestion ) clove oil and ambosol ( for bad teeth ) dental floss, fingernail clippers or a small swiss army knife with scissors. Toliet paper, and or a bottle bidet ( attaches to regular water bottle ) Heavy duty pencil sharpener for making fine shavings, extra wool socks ( you can pre-treat them with foot powder ) small airplane bottle of booze for disenfecting wounds, eye glass repair kit, mole skin ( for blisters ) eye drops, fire blanket, flint and steel kit and small metal tin for making charcloth ( matches and lighters will run out ) headlamp, rechargeable batteries ( enloop ) blue olight charging cables, iodine, carving knives ( for making spoons and cups ) wool base layers, wool beanie hat, wool gloves ( cashmere/ merino wool sweaters, and wool wrap for your torso ) coveralls? Good boots? Motion lights. A metal spear head that attaches to a to a limb. Painters drop cloth, tea light candles, church key. A few things that you might be intetested in adding.
As you’re headed to a bugout location I’d keep supplies there and lighten my bag so as to move quickly. If you are taking time to set snares and fish you aren’t moving fast. With all your equipment and heavy items it would appear you have a bag intended to live out of.
Yeah in a perfect world we would all have a buggout location already pre planned stocked with supplies. The reality is a majority of people in the prepping community don’t have that option. Could be a number of factors economic, land locked, or their primary location is the buggout location for a group. If you don’t have a buggout location established you’re going to need to bring more supplies to keep you alive. Another good video idea would be setting up a buggout location preps for it, what a bag would look like if you already have that established, considerations for traveling to and from it etc… Thanks for checking the video out appreciate the feedback 👍🏼
I can tell everything I need to know about a man by how he keeps his paracord. If the end ends are cut and frayed and and its all tangled up and sloppy, that tells me something. If the ends are melted clean and the rope is in a proper hank and organized, that tells me a lot as well.
have 20 + years hiking/camping . i dont carry a fishing pole . do have fishing kit . cut a stick 5-6 ft tie string hook to it . have caught many fish this way . never had use for a drill . have same water filter system but also a filter straw for quick drink on the move . get a solar battery pack all our flashlight head lamps radio comms gps etc are rechargeable . i dont carry solar panels or power bank less weight more room for like food topo maps. i dont carry a heavy rifle carry a 9mm pistol then have a target 22 hunting in bag . i carry 2 spools bank cord . get raw honey store bought might be 20% honey and the rest additives like corn syrup . get 3-5 topo maps better than a atlas/county map . they show all roads ponds little streams terrain . have a little stove that takes fuel tabs or sticks carry extra for fire starter if wood being stubburn change of clothes dont know your skill level you gear looks new take my family out 3-5 times a year and teach/work on outdoor skills
Nice! Just remember here in the mid west it gets cold AF, if the grael freezes it will be useless. Keep the sawyer in your clothing to keep warm and your bags gets lost or you have to ditch it, you have water at least!
I live next to empty wilderness. My bugout load is a mountain bike with full bags, small dog trailer, backpack on me. Small town I'm out of town on dirt rd in one mile. Main point is load is on wheels, even if I'm mostly just pushing. Load is set for 1 month survival while establishing hunt/gather/farm. Along wilderness creek. Mild, no snow climate
Great job, very thought out. Every item and tool in your bag has a purpose. I also just bought a lightweight solar panel allowing me to recharge my headlamps, rechargeable batteries, and my Baofeng radio with the USB cable. Your video had great ideas, thanks sharing the knowledge.
Appreciate you watching 👍🏼 I think that concept is very important not every bag should be a cookie cutter bag. Each person is different with different needs
Bugging out is worth thinking about. Because probably 99.999% of homes are not designed to withstand persistent gunfire. So even if you've improvised some kind of protection eventually things like 2x4's or even concrete blocks in the load bearing walls will be severed. The rafters and joists can also be taken out that way. Eventually the home will become unsafe to stay in. And houses suck for defending as field fortifications. No clear fields of fire etc. etc. etc. You may hold the position for a while, but, its unlikely you'll be able to hold it forever. I like what Mike Helton said, that you should be prepared to defend your home, but, you should also have a bail out plan and a location(s) to escape to WHEN the home becomes unsafe to stay in. This is where your BOB and caches come into play.
100% agree with you. A good portion of people don’t realize how unequipped modern houses are to withstand a significant attack. If you hide out fires will draw you out, if you decide to stay and shoot dry wall and 2x4’s will do nothing against a bullet. Only way to be secure in a house hold setting is having a tunnel to an underground bunker but that’s a billionaires playground not the normal person. Thanks for commenting and checking out the video 👍🏼
Great B.O.B. you got alot of scenerios covered. Antibiotics are a must. Infections are def going to happen. I put allergy pills and vaseline for burns many uses. And also multivitamin in my med kit. Folding solar panel is super important. For shelter I went with a millitary bivy sack you can stay dry in it and a mil poncho for many of It"s uses. Baofeng is great too, since it has AM/FM to hear news. Do you have any way to cross deep water thats above your head?...I put in a dry bag to use as a bouy/floatation to cross deep water. I would assume in a bugout you would have to cross some rivers/lakes to get to safer location. For food I added bouliion cubes and hard candy. You can add cigarettes to your bag even if you don't smoke. It could be best bargaining chip and weighs nothing.
For deep waters one idea that quickly pops into mind would be (for stretches less than 150-200 feet) swim over, either bring Paracord with me tie something to one end for added weight throw it back over to the other side tie off bags and other gear pull it over. Then establish a bridge type system by tying off Paracord to something fixed (potentially repelling rope) throwing that back over tie it off to something fixed on both sides then using that as a guide to guide over whoever is traveling with. To keep the bags dry most likely use the tarp that’s already in the bag or purchase a bigger waterproof sack to bring in addition for this purpose. IDE assume the big contractor trash bag would work the same as long as you can get the tie sealed. Good ideas to keep in mind!
When it comes to bargaining there’s so many different directions and scenarios that could take place. I’ve thought about doing an entire video on bargaining items to prep but well see where this goes.
I wish I thought of that. Great Idea with the cord. Swim naked to keep clothes dry like bear grylls with rope connected and pull your gear after getting on shore. Oh yea tarp or poncho tied off around bag if have to..decent boyancy. Sharing Ideas, boom!.
Bad ass, I’ve been eying this pack . After watching your 30 miler and seeing you still liked it. Yunno it’s funny man, you are one of the very few people that mentions some of the most important things #1 when walking having a bladder to access the water so you don’t have to stop or at least a shoulder strap holder! I’m putting a bladder in mine #2 SHOES!!!! I’m going to have a designated pair of Nikes or Hokas always with the pack. #3 binoculars!!! Not all the way through the vid yet but I’m sure there’s more. Good looking out!
Nice load out. Believe it or not, I don't have a BOB. I'm 59 yo with a bad back, shoulder and my knees are shot. Plus my wife is on a cane and not mobile enough with her health issues to be able to bug out. But anything short of an EMP, we have my truck we can use to get out with. However, I do have the same bag, but I use it for my get home bag. I use this bag because my job might have me as far as 200 miles from home on any given day. With my health, that's going to take me a little while. For the most part, it's set up pretty good. Shelter, sleep system, food/water, medical and defense. Of course, I have the necessary things like a compass, big/small knife, cordage, saw, solar charger and all that. My EDC is a .40 cal. so in my pack I keep a .40 cal. Gen2 KelTec. That way I can keep a rifle with me and no one will know. I also keep a .177 Hatsan mod25 break barrel pistol for small game/food. I've tried my pack out on a couple multiday hikes and I think it will hold up better than I will.
I can appreciate your situation reference health issues. I'm pretty much in the same situation myself. What I would suggest for both you and your wife, since you have a truck and if you have a camper shell, so much the better), would be to buy several QUALITY Mountain Bikes with the "fat" tires and the suspensions that make the ride much softer and can be adjusted. They don't come cheap but they'll give you SO MUCH MORE Peace of Mind if you are stranded and needed to get home. You might even be able to get her a Trike style bike (although I don't know if they make a Mountain Bike style that is more rugged, but ask around and research) and fit both inside the bed of your truck that is fitted with at least a cab height camper shell. If your BOB packs are too bulky for your tired backs to wear, you can always install a modest rack on the back of the bikes. For that matter, they sell Paniers for bikes for travelers to stow things AND make lightweight carts to tow behind the bikes you'd hardly know were there, assuming you didn't load it down with stuff from the local Walmart. If course you could have those small, if noisy, 2-stroke gas motors installed for limited use as well. The options are unlimited. Just a few items to consider. I hope to be able to afford a good quality Mountain Bike or something similar that has some off-road ability that I can leave in my truck under the bed height hard cover for just those reasons myself. With my ruined knee and the bad knee replacement plus other issues, I doubt I could EVER walk home, even with my rolling walker. And my electric Scooter, assuming it wasn't also fried by am EMP, only has about an 18-20 limited range with a fresh charge. Close but no cigar as they say. Good Luck in your quest for a solution.
Awesome set up nice to see others thinking about the possibility of something happening while they're away from home. Your mention of bad health and your wife walking with a cane is an added challenge but not a game ender. If I were in the same situation I would base most of my preps and focus on maintaining the house hold where you're at. Establish a group of people that will use your house or residence as the base of operations. This allows your to still be prepared and avoiding the dangers that come with traveling on the road. However if you have to travel on the road with a vehicle or on foot it is crucial for anyone that's in good health or someone that's not to have a group they are traveling with. Allows for increased protection due to numbers, allows for adequate sleep while sleeping in shifts, and energy saving for duties around camp set up. Another thing I would consider is to having your buggout location fairly close to also decrease the chance of something going wrong on the journey. Appreciate you checking out the video 👍
@@user-td1zo3tv9p Thank you for your suggestions. I have thought about those battery powered bikes. I am looking for a hard cover for my truck. I just don't want to pay $4,000 to $5,000.
@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078 I’ve looked into them too right now they’re too over priced for me to pull the trigger on. That would be an awesome addition. I think if you’re in good shape a decent bike with some additions would be just as good.
@@MidwestSurvivalYTWe are well established here at home. If we don't have to leave, at least for a while, we are good for about 8 months. But we could stretch it out to a year. We are in city limits, but our bug out location is only 16 miles away. Over time, I think I could get most of our stuff there. I'm lucky when it comes at least to my street, most are right leaners and all has guns. We're kind of like a small town you might say. We look out for each other. Yeah, I agree, if you have to travel, traveling in numbers is best. I do need to talk to a few of my neighbors and see what I can do about traveling. Thanks! I didn't think about that.
Dont know if I missed it but a silcock for any handle-less faucets you may come across. I like the Sawyer mini filters. You can screw them to a discarded water bottle you come across and drink right from that.
The sawyers don’t work on every water bottle I found that out the hard way in my 13 mile get home bag test. They do work on the “smart” water bottle brand bottles. Yes the silcock key for handless faucets. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
I watched your 2 get home videos & thoroughly enjoyed them. I gotta do something like that. I liked your selection of food because it was simple. I think that I would tape or paint the handle of your hatchet an olive drab color so that it would blend better with your bag. Great bag btw.. I have something similar but a little smaller so that I'm forced not to carry too much stuff. Great presentation.
That’s awesome you watched those two video those were the two videos I enjoyed making the most! Appreciate you following along for a while now, good advice on taping the handle 👍🏼
I have a 7 inch blade folding saw that I MOLLE to the side of my pack in a surplus Marine Corps pop up flare pouch. I also run a surplus double M$ mag pouch that I keep my pruning shears, a Bushcraft Settlers tool, and even six, 7 inch long aluminum tent spikes. I also MOLLE on a soft E-Tool pouch with an E-Tool. I chose the soft pouch because I can roll up a pair of deer skin gloves in the pouch to use with the saw and E-Tool. That leaves the inside of my pack for the soft stuff to not get ripped up.
Red light travels as far as regular light, it just doesn't affect your natural night vision. The lumens are often lower ( 3 lumens) which would limit its range but humans can still spot a candle light a few miles away at night time
Please: Look into military speedhook fishing traps. Add a reflective tarp for shelter system. Add a poncho liner or some form of durable insulation. Look into bankline for cordage number 36 is ideal sub for 550 paracord. Aquaquest makes a OD Green Bivvy Bag that packs down small because you might not be in a area that has trees and the bivvy system packs up fast. Can you talk about clothing and footwear? I use the USGI ECWCS system.
The USGI ECWSS is absolutely amazing, it’s my go to sleeping bag! I use the ECWS gear too, from gortex jacket to the fleece, even the marshmallow suit if it gets cold enough. Great ideas bro!
Clothing I keep it simple. I don’t put clothing in my buggout bag and just store it away. I think most people will have time to put extra things in their buggout bag when that time comes. The reason I do this is due to different seasons of the year if I just keep shorts and a tee shirt in my bag that won’t help me in the winter. A hoodie/coat won’t help me in the summer I do this to avoid constantly having to change out clothing depending on the season. Rain poncho I keep in my vehicle for the same reason ide rather have it with me and it keeps me from buying 4-5 rain ponchos for all different bag set ups. If I just have 1 or 2 I can swap them in when it’s time to bail. I have used reflective tarps in the past I’ve learned they are very noisy in the wind, easy to spot due to the reflective nature, bulky and not as flexible when storing in your pack and the connection points tend to tear after awhile.
Love those telescopic fishing rods. Fam and I use those all the time. Also dig your leather belt loop for the hatchet. Again, fam and I all have one of those we wear on our belts. I bought my wife and daughter council tool flying fox hatchets and they love them. Hobby lobby has leather sometimes they have leather thats very thick and can be used to make a few of those tool/hatchet belt loops as well as leather sheaths. They also have leather needles for 99 cents. Very strong needles and will work great for repairs and last long not like dollar store needles. Good to see you have a Grail AND Sawyer. 2 is one. You talking about lawlessness reminds me of my talks with my wife. I try to explain this very thing.
Lots of good info and well presented…I have to call that an INCH bag though. You’ve got almost everything in there lol. One of your viewer comments had some good additions too👍🏻. Still working on my own multiple different use packs so any recommendations are always appreciated. Keep it up and maybe throw out some tutorial kinda vids
Good setup, got a lot of bases covered. Your wise owl electronics bag reminds me of some Faraday bags I've seen online before. Not sure if you said it was or not, but if the wise owl bag isn't rated as such, may want to consider getting a Faraday bag for your most important electronics to protect them in case of emp, nuclear assault, or solar flares.
Yes faraday bags are very important. The owl bag is not emp proof I do keep the entire bag in a faraday set up to protect it from an emp etc… I appreciate you reaching out and watching 👍🏼
When it comes to bug out bags weight is very important. A 50-70 lb bag gets real annoying after mile 6 and straight up miserable by mile 10 and thats if your in the physical condition to do that. Id keep the bag under 15lbs and prioritize speed, endurance and maneuverability. Then hone in on your survival skills and knowledge. Great video.
So I mentioned in the video that my mindset around bugging out is framed in a group buggout scenario. So I may be carrying things others won’t be to support the group they will be carrying things I won’t be in order to support the group. The wife’s buggout bag has all the hygienic products etc… that video will be coming out shortly.
Yeah I don’t plan on relying heavily on it. In a pinch they seem to work fine for small jobs. Having multiple will be important. Thanks for checking out the video 👍🏼
You're missing skittles. Get the little packs of skittles. Like the Halloween hand out size packs. Keep 1-2 packs in each pocket to have some quick calories on you. Especially useful for after combat or evasion and you have a crash after your adrenaline rush is done.
Great set up bro!! I always love a good bugout bag!! That solar panel is absolutely awesome, blew my mind with that! Never ever thought about a foldable panel… P38 is definitely a preferred can opener, but even those are slightly difficult the first few times you use it. I’m looking into a GeoPress now for mine! Love the notebook & pitch counter for a SALUTE report! Keep the videos coming bro!! LFG!! Midwest Survival has become my favorite channel, obviously! Can’t wait for a merch drop!!
One of those little Pen rods would take up less space, and they’re surprisingly strong for their small size. If you’re catching fish to survive, you’ll happily take very small fish to cook up. Small fish, small rod, less weight, and you can zip it up inside that side pocket 👍
I think its important to have an eco-system built around "bugging". Whether that's "in" or "out". I feel like a Bug Out Bag would be necessary to keep at home, and use in some kind of natural disaster emergency where you need to grab what you need to survive, get in your vehicle, and move out as quickly as possible. Or, even staying put if possible. To add to the B.O.B., keeping a "get home bag" in your car can, and will, compliment your "bug out bag" since your car will be your temporary shelter and mobility to carry your things. If you also keep a GHB in your car, you will have more resources at your disposal. The get home bag should be a 16-24 hour bag and set up for your circumstances based on geographical location needs. I understand this probably wont work for everybody, but this is how I set my things up.
I would use that outward most compartment on the front of the bag to store first aid supplies since you need to access your first aid supplies when the need arises as quickly as possible. Also if you are right-handed then when you go to put the stock of the are into your right shoulder I think you'll find that that Camelback tube is going to get in the way. Just something to think about.
First aid I have a pouch that I keep in my truck that will be attached to this once I have to take it and go. I did a video called vehicle med kit 2023 all the supplies I’ll be carry plus extra will be in that video! Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
Quite equipped, but I didn't see if you have a sleeping bag or similar, a spare set of clothes, a hygiene kit. I don't know what kind of environment you live in, but if a severe winter comes, waterproof warm clothes accordingly. Stay ready, hard times ahead greetings 😉
So for clothes I don’t keep them in my buggout bag. The reason behind that is because I dont know what season I’ll be in whenever shtf happens and I need to buggout. If I only keep shirts and shorts in there it’s not gonna help me in the winter time and a hoodie and coat aren’t going to help me in the summer. I think most people will have time to add more things (clothes, water) into their bag when it’s time to go. I appreciate you commenting and watching 👍🏼
have family of 4 everyone has a solar battery pack can charge 4 devices at once all flashlights head lights comms gps etc are rechargeable .these battery pack recharge themselves and have power day/night
Found the link. I have already added to my saved in Amazon link. I plan on adding this to my preps soon. I need to add an Emergency kit as a add on. I have a Bug out Kit and need a means to have additional bag as an extended kit. This kit will be part of my SHTF kit that gets thrown into the truck as part of the truck kit. I do not have a family and am trying to come up with a plan to Exfil at onset as a situation. Perhaps a bicycle with trailer would be a good idea if travel in a vehicle becomes unobtainable.
One of the better BOB videos I've seen and you've obviously put a lot of thought into it. I do have some genuine questions though. 1) If you've filled your two water bottles with nuts and powder, how are you carrying your water? To me, water is more important and will be needed much sooner than either of those. 2. What do you use for sleeping? Unless I missed it, you don't appear to have anything to sleep in or on. I'm not hating/trolling, just genuinely interested. I see a lot of BOB videos that don't appear to have much in the way of shelter and sleep kit. About half of my BOB revolves around this, I could be overthinking or just completely different climates. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun
For water I don’t just put water in my bag and store it. Same way with clothes. I keep water separate and will put it in at the time of bugging out. I think most people will have additional time to get things together before bugging out, there will be a warning sign or a prolonged period of time where you’re just sitting at your survival place home etc.. and that will be the time to pack extra things. I don’t pack water due to wanting to keep it fresh at the time of bugging out. Sleeping system I highlighted a hammock and tarp system seems to be a lot lighter than tent and takes up less room. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼
I like the banana chip idea it’s all around good you can suck on them a few at a time and it will give you that the much needed potassium that you will need to help from cramping. So I would recommend not going for them first and definitely not gobble them up. A few things I have in my pack one being a waterproof cover for the pack case you had across the river just heavy rain for days. Good idea to keep your gear dry a Poncho would work but how well will it hold up and a good pair of tactical waterproof pants a few pair of clean socks the last thing you want is your sweaty stinky socks on for days causing bacteria, athletes foot or blisters to get infected. Also a small container of body powder or cornstarch just something to help with chafing. Just something to think about.
To attach an axe, drop it into a big loop at the bottom of your bag. Pivot the axe handle up. This should tighten up the lower loop. Fix the handle with an upper loop. A leather axe head cover will protect things from the dangerous edge. If you are bringing seeds you need a digging tool.
Bugging out, if you're in a semi rural/rural area isn't a always good idea. If you're in an urban/built up area, it's a better idea. However you do need to be familiar with what's edible, and what isn't.
@@MidwestSurvivalYT thanks for the reply, I was just curious. So many bob vids out there and it's really never discussed. Thumbs up from me bro , great video..
@@MidwestSurvivalYT I am a hard core camper, all seasons, all weather. I only tent camp. My Bob is basically my 3 day camp bag. Food, water purification tools and shelter. I love watching vids on different bag styles. So many options.
@@dadandlokiinthewoods8806 in this crazy world it’s not a bad idea to be skilled in camping! Awesome to see others in the lifestyle camping and being in nature is becoming a forgotten hobby
@@LeonJohn4444 hahaha I'll see him coming with all that shinny new gear sounding like Tinker bell, not mocking him just he really needs to cover his gear even if he used a rain cover over the pack that has been hand-painted to suit his city enviroment. i hunt and when you are a hunter your eyes look for things that are differnt in the enviroment your hunting, and hense my comment.
You have some good ideas but I would focus your energy on building local relationships or a community and have a few butout locations designated and start visiting those destinations and get to inow the area, local people and resources. That way you have somewhere to bug out to in a few different directions. Maybe go camp in a few spots outside your city in a small rural town next to a lake or river. Get to know some locals. If you have a spot where you can at least bug out to and set up a camp site, at the very least, then you can regroup and resupply while you figure out a longer term plan or your next move. This will give you more confidence in the short term and you may not feel like you have to take some much gear with you that will only slow you down in a survival situation or just make you a target for a larger stronger group. It seems more like your setting yourself up to be a target more than anything. If a larger group knows you have antibiotics for example good luck keeping thise for yourself. They will lielly see that their need trumps your ownership of the needed resource and take it from you by force if necessary. You best bet is that travel light and try to look more like you have very little to offer. Just pack the basic survivak needs to get you to your bugout location. Just my two cents. You have some good ideas but I think you jeed to have a more well thought through game plan overall.
Part of my buggout plan I touched on it a little bit in the video, I could have touched on it more and explained in greater detail that I’m not traveling alone. There will be a group with me quite a few actually with a pre determined location. I didn’t feel it was on the same subject as the actual contents of the bag it’s self. If I were to go into the actual 100% plan of my buggout it would be close to an 1 1/2 hour long video. Also would give away element of surprise/ could set me up for possible ambushes etc… some things aren’t meant to be shared. I do understand where you’re coming from and i could see how those points of talk were not established in this video. H In a further video I could establish an overall plan breakdown, contingencies to plan for, route establishments, group coherency, patrol, communications, etc… Thanks for watching 👍🏼
If you're not completely familiar with your area i would recommend a book on edible/medicinal plants and a book on poisonous/dangerous animals in your area.
The channel 'Brass Facts' has a great video titled 'Bugging Out To Nowhere: A SHTF Fantasy' about the absolute bullshit ethos that is 'bugging out', highlighting that even the most highly trained ex-military guys will still need to sneak into town every couple of weeks to get more food...
That’s why I put tools to be able to get into those locked buildings. Maybe 1-2% of people will truly be able to live off the land whenever shtf happens. The majority of us will have to salvage what is left for a long period of time after shtf to survive.
@@MidwestSurvivalYT Breaking into locked buildings will get you killed, you may be breaking into somebodies bugout location, you should avoid buildings altogether anyone in them already has an advantage over you, what would you do in a shtf situation if someone broke into your building?
disagree a little about having same things as other people . get separated from group for some reason or a item gets lost/broken ... you still have one
Simple question, why do people not include sleep systems in there Bob? Most people sleep 6 to 8 hrs a day. Good luck with that in a shtf situation. Just saying..
@@MidwestSurvivalYT "Grid down bugout is permanent no coming back" Where do you think you are going to go or live, if you trespass you will probably be shot, in a true SHTF situation everybody is going to think you are either the enemy or someone trying to steal there resources, If you wander onto my land that is what I will be thinking.
Good video in general so thanks. I think you need to change your title page from Bug Out Bag 2023 to TEOTWAWKI BAG, or INCH BAG 2023. For new people that is “the end of the world as we know it, or I’m not coming home”. Bug out bags in theory are for 72 hours to get you to another safe area like your bunker. There will be a lot of new people watching this video and will be packing WAY TO MUCH GEAR for a bug out bag. Don’t get me wrong, I have lots of the same good gear for my bags, just not for my BUG OUT BAG.
I see bug out videos everywhere, but where are you going? WPS brought up a good point, it is better to bug in, more food and water until you're forced out. Hopefully, you're not forced out of your home on foot, and you have a vehicle that can take you part way depending on your situation. What is the final goal? be a lone wonder until the end of days? why are you alone? a small group that is prepared is better than alone wanderer.
That’s definitely a possibility. I think we are going to be constantly put in situations where we are weighing risk/reward of decisions. A couple ways to mitigate that risk of someone attacking your position is constant patrols and good group communication. Appreciate you commenting and watching 👍🏼
Hate to tell you that the grail system will fail on you in a bug out situation. You need to find another alternative to filter water. Grails cannot handle colored water. Check your directions again. Canterbury gots people thinking that’s a really good filter. Water has to be pretty clear to filter. SEMPER FI
I appreciate the comment! I do have multiple ways of filtering water other than the grail. Canterbury? In that bag I have a pot for boiling water, water filtration tablets, sawyer, bandana and the grail. I just percent the simplicity of the grail.
Into the wild was basically what happens when an idiot thinks let me burn all my money so I cant even pay for gas when I hitchhike and then just die in the woods. Psa to all... dont do that...
Nice bag setup but with a few flaws. Please burn the ends of your paracord. You must have more actual water on you fill those water bottles with water put your snacks in ziplock bags. The Covid masks don’t do a thing against actual viruses they are used for dirt/dust/blood. Definitely get a smaller and topo map save on weight and space with good details for your area study. Finally I’m not sure of your mags are loaded it looked like only one was loaded but please load them a empty mag is useless.
Thanks for commenting So water I treat it the same as I do clothing. I think most people will have time to understand and realize something wrong before they actually have to buggout. When that realization hits that's when I will put the extra stuff in my bag to head out. Water and clothing are one of those extra things. The reason I don't have them just stored in my bag clothing wise is because the season change dictate what clothes im going to be bringing. Having a T shirt and shorts in my bag when I need to buggout isn't going to help me in the winter. A coat and hoodie wont help me in 90 degree weather. Whatever season it is when I have to buggout that is when I will implement clothes for the right season. I don't just store water in my bag because the plastic in the water bottles can break down leaking into the water causing illnesses etc... When it's time to buggout I will have time to throw a few water bottles in and bounce. I appreciate you reaching out and commenting, Thanks for watching 👍
A good video, but the weight of your pack is way too heavy for most civilian people. Why not use heavy duty baggies (like you did with your dehydrated bananas) to store nuts, etc. Those nalgene bottles are unnecessary extra weight. That map is ridiculous. I suggest maps just for your county or region. Plus, buy Topo maps that are waterproof. You are a good guy. You are organized and thorough. Get rid of the background music. It's distracting. Or turn it way down. Your med kit is set to perform surgery! Can you cut it down in size? Also, accessibility to your IFAK Tournaquets, needs to be easier to get to quickly. STOP THE BLEED is critical, very quickly. Overall, a great video. Just work on consolidation of items, such as that huge fishing pole and other largebitems. That collapsible antenna could be switched for an antenna that you can string up and toss in to a tree to reach out there. Out in the woods, a limb works well as a fishing pole, as, long as you have monofilmant line and hooks, etc. Or you could improvise all of those items, making your own hooks out of bones, briars, thorns, etc.
it's so cute you think you will be alone and you think you can set traps for food or fish, 100 million americans with no supplies and no destination , just running from the cities will be dying of thirst and starving.. you won't be alone. you won't make it a mile before having your pack and possibly your life taken,, desperate people will do anything to survive . so you and your cute bag keep up the good work lol
Yeah bugging out is definitely when you're in the deep. Boiling is definitely and option as to many others when it comes to filtering water. If you haven't looked into the geopresses they don't take long to filter water can filter up to 100,000 gallons off one filter, can filter bacteria, viruses, and chemicals much quicker than boiling water.
Not the only mags ide carry these are place holders to show the idea of carrying when bugging out. It cracks me up some people comment saying it’s such a horrible idea to have empty mags, others whine and complain about having loaded mags. I guess offending people isn’t that hard nowadays.
You should really try living out of that for 72-96 hours. You may find yourself over thinking a whole bunch of this. I understand that you feel you have to be gear heavy. That is mostly your inexperience causing anxiety.
@MidwestSurvivalYT oh yah, I understand your intent. Just thinking you should try it for 96. Or better yet, 2 weeks. I think you'll surprise yourself with what you learn. I know I did.
My stepfather was an Air Force SERE instructor in the 70s, and so I was lucky enough to acquire a little of his knowledge over the years, while I enjoy these videos I do see many mistakes, one is guy's simply carry way too much stuff, there is a gear to weight ratio people do not think about, remember you have to not only carry it long distances, you may have to run with it, hide with it, and possibly fight with it, it is hard to be stealthy with a 60 pound pack on your back. Remember bugging out is simply changing locations you are not homesteading, people hike the Appalachian trail for hundreds of miles carrying far, far less than people carry in their bobs. Also a lot of videos show guy's with packs full of brand new gear, much of it untested by them in the field, and many guy's carry items they have no idea how to even use, the most common one being snare wire, as unappetizing as it may sound one of the easiest ways to get food in a survival situation is a simple mouse trap, mice are everywhere, and yes it will probably come down to that, if you don't think you could eat a mouse to survive you should probably stay where you are, learning the edible plants in your area is a good idea also. I don't even know what to say about the fishing pole or the garden in a bag, so I will simply say a small fishing kit would do, also in my opinion a good knife could replace that large hatchet and folding saw. Survival skill is far more important than just about any item you can carry, I would rather be unarmed and skilled than armed and unskilled I would carry a tiny fraction of what's in this bag.
I agree, I attended SERE school at Faichild AFB back in the 1970s after Ranger School.
Bug out.. far and fast as possible. The 10c's (small), light dry food, extra shoes, plastic bags, money, small gun, fishing hooks, fishing line, toothbrush, comb, packable jacket, and roll.❤❤❤ Don't sleep on the ground, it will make you cold. Put down sticks or bend down tall grass. Been there....done that. Don't let wildlife get you.
I think he did refer to creating a homestead and not just transiting to a preset / stocked bugout location. It would be REALLY tough to do that but without an option, I get it. Didn't he say it was 40#? Could be worse.
Remember,this guy's making videos for highschool kids and $!!!! He most likely drives a hybrid and is a cuckhold ...
And so many people have never carried their bag anywhere, never spend a Saturday rucking to that campground 20 miles away and rucking back Sunday.
Me, I carry a pack so much that for a while people thought I was homeless and offered me food, clothing, water and cash. I got over a thousand miles last year, with a twenty seven pound load out while walking the dog. Missed three days all year. Most of the load is just for the exercise. Oh the hot days I've gone through five liters of water for me and the dog. I've tightened up a couple nuts on some kids bicycles, helped tie down a tarp, tightened some deck screws with all the crap I carry just for the fun of rucking with a big dog. When I was young, I'd backpacked, done solo trips in New England, walked across Worcester county, stuff like that. People think they need a get home bag when home is only 25 miles away.
Socks...extra socks are an absolute must have. Bandana, something to sharpen your blades with. Toilet paper, foot powder, and a Poncho. Nice video.
I have seen a few videos that speak about socks being a huge part of survival. Wool socks are the best to use from what I am gathering.
I've been prepping for years and when you pulled out the fire fighters tool I knew that you had good information for me. Probably one of the best videos on the subject.
I’ve been getting a bag ready. This is one of the best videos I’ve seen.
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You have a good and solid bag going. You asked for some ideas, A jar of powdered peanut butter would be smaller and lighter to carry. Here are a few things you might want to add? A Bible. A nail in your kit for poking holes in cans, tapping trees, and for hanging stuff and getting stubborn knots untangled. Screws for fixing stuff, multitool, fabric glue sticks or double sided fabric tape. Heavy waxed thread, heavy duty sewing needles, extra buttons, leather needle, Add some salt and spices, a couple of bandannas for filtering water or you could use two military cavats, at least 3 compressed towels ( you cand find them at the dollar tree they will be in the makeup or kids section ) orange tape for marking locations, vicks vapor rub which is good for chapped lips, chaffed skin and monkey butt ( has a nice cooling effect ) and can be used for fire making. Zip ties, duct tape, sharpening stone, some floral wire ( snares, swedish fire torch and for hanging your metal bottle ). Cough drops, vitamin C,
Acetaminophen, Caffine pills, Hard candy ( peppermints are good for indigestion ) clove oil and ambosol ( for bad teeth ) dental floss, fingernail clippers or a small swiss army knife with scissors. Toliet paper, and or a bottle bidet ( attaches to regular water bottle ) Heavy duty pencil sharpener for making fine shavings, extra wool socks ( you can pre-treat them with foot powder ) small airplane bottle of booze for disenfecting wounds, eye glass repair kit, mole skin ( for blisters ) eye drops, fire blanket, flint and steel kit and small metal tin for making charcloth ( matches and lighters will run out ) headlamp, rechargeable batteries ( enloop ) blue olight charging cables, iodine, carving knives ( for making spoons and cups ) wool base layers, wool beanie hat, wool gloves ( cashmere/ merino wool sweaters, and wool wrap for your torso ) coveralls? Good boots? Motion lights. A metal spear head that attaches to a to a limb. Painters drop cloth, tea light candles, church key. A few things that you might be intetested in adding.
Appreciate all the items to consider! Thanks for checking out the video 👍🏼
Lose the axe, chopping can be heard for a distance buy a folding saw, it’s lighter and easier to stow
Really nice bug out bag greetings from Austria 🇦🇹🤘🏼
You may be the first Austrian to comment 👍🏼 Welcome thanks for checking out the video!
@@MidwestSurvivalYT Austria? maybe its Suvival Lilly😂
As you’re headed to a bugout location I’d keep supplies there and lighten my bag so as to move quickly. If you are taking time to set snares and fish you aren’t moving fast. With all your equipment and heavy items it would appear you have a bag intended to live out of.
Yeah in a perfect world we would all have a buggout location already pre planned stocked with supplies. The reality is a majority of people in the prepping community don’t have that option. Could be a number of factors economic, land locked, or their primary location is the buggout location for a group.
If you don’t have a buggout location established you’re going to need to bring more supplies to keep you alive.
Another good video idea would be setting up a buggout location preps for it, what a bag would look like if you already have that established, considerations for traveling to and from it etc…
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Great video, the set up is great
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I can tell everything I need to know about a man by how he keeps his paracord. If the end ends are cut and frayed and and its all tangled up and sloppy, that tells me something. If the ends are melted clean and the rope is in a proper hank and organized, that tells me a lot as well.
have 20 + years hiking/camping . i dont carry a fishing pole . do have fishing kit . cut a stick 5-6 ft tie string hook to it . have caught many fish this way . never had use for a drill . have same water filter system but also a filter straw for quick drink on the move . get a solar battery pack all our flashlight head lamps radio comms gps etc are rechargeable . i dont carry solar panels or power bank less weight more room for like food topo maps. i dont carry a heavy rifle carry a 9mm pistol then have a target 22 hunting in bag . i carry 2 spools bank cord . get raw honey store bought might be 20% honey and the rest additives like corn syrup . get 3-5 topo maps better than a atlas/county map . they show all roads ponds little streams terrain . have a little stove that takes fuel tabs or sticks carry extra for fire starter if wood being stubburn change of clothes dont know your skill level you gear looks new take my family out 3-5 times a year and teach/work on outdoor skills
Nice! Just remember here in the mid west it gets cold AF, if the grael freezes it will be useless. Keep the sawyer in your clothing to keep warm and your bags gets lost or you have to ditch it, you have water at least!
I live next to empty wilderness. My bugout load is a mountain bike with full bags, small dog trailer, backpack on me. Small town I'm out of town on dirt rd in one mile.
Main point is load is on wheels, even if I'm mostly just pushing.
Load is set for 1 month survival while establishing hunt/gather/farm. Along wilderness creek.
Mild, no snow climate
Duplicates are never unnecessary. Two is one and one is none.
Great job, very thought out. Every item and tool in your bag has a purpose. I also just bought a lightweight solar panel allowing me to recharge my headlamps, rechargeable batteries, and my Baofeng radio with the USB cable. Your video had great ideas, thanks sharing the knowledge.
A pitch counter 🫡 awesome
If you know you know, I take it you’ve been around the game
Top 5 best B.O.B I’ve seen on TH-cam! Nice channel definitely subscribed. -LongIsland NY
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Great bag, I keep a barometer for weather forecasting some watches have an inbuilt. It was a mainstay for older generations.
Your bag is tailored to what you need. Good job.
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I think that concept is very important not every bag should be a cookie cutter bag. Each person is different with different needs
Bugging out is worth thinking about. Because probably 99.999% of homes are not designed to withstand persistent gunfire. So even if you've improvised some kind of protection eventually things like 2x4's or even concrete blocks in the load bearing walls will be severed. The rafters and joists can also be taken out that way. Eventually the home will become unsafe to stay in. And houses suck for defending as field fortifications. No clear fields of fire etc. etc. etc. You may hold the position for a while, but, its unlikely you'll be able to hold it forever. I like what Mike Helton said, that you should be prepared to defend your home, but, you should also have a bail out plan and a location(s) to escape to WHEN the home becomes unsafe to stay in. This is where your BOB and caches come into play.
100% agree with you. A good portion of people don’t realize how unequipped modern houses are to withstand a significant attack. If you hide out fires will draw you out, if you decide to stay and shoot dry wall and 2x4’s will do nothing against a bullet. Only way to be secure in a house hold setting is having a tunnel to an underground bunker but that’s a billionaires playground not the normal person.
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Great B.O.B. you got alot of scenerios covered. Antibiotics are a must. Infections are def going to happen. I put allergy pills and vaseline for burns many uses. And also multivitamin in my med kit. Folding solar panel is super important. For shelter I went with a millitary bivy sack you can stay dry in it and a mil poncho for many of It"s uses. Baofeng is great too, since it has AM/FM to hear news. Do you have any way to cross deep water thats above your head?...I put in a dry bag to use as a bouy/floatation to cross deep water. I would assume in a bugout you would have to cross some rivers/lakes to get to safer location. For food I added bouliion cubes and hard candy. You can add cigarettes to your bag even if you don't smoke. It could be best bargaining chip and weighs nothing.
For deep waters one idea that quickly pops into mind would be (for stretches less than 150-200 feet) swim over, either bring Paracord with me tie something to one end for added weight throw it back over to the other side tie off bags and other gear pull it over. Then establish a bridge type system by tying off Paracord to something fixed (potentially repelling rope) throwing that back over tie it off to something fixed on both sides then using that as a guide to guide over whoever is traveling with.
To keep the bags dry most likely use the tarp that’s already in the bag or purchase a bigger waterproof sack to bring in addition for this purpose. IDE assume the big contractor trash bag would work the same as long as you can get the tie sealed.
Good ideas to keep in mind!
When it comes to bargaining there’s so many different directions and scenarios that could take place. I’ve thought about doing an entire video on bargaining items to prep but well see where this goes.
I wish I thought of that. Great Idea with the cord. Swim naked to keep clothes dry like bear grylls with rope connected and pull your gear after getting on shore. Oh yea tarp or poncho tied off around bag if have to..decent boyancy. Sharing Ideas, boom!.
Great job man! Very informative. You have some great ideas on a lot of the items you shown
Appreciate you watching, I got a bunch more ideas to share in the coming videos. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Bad ass, I’ve been eying this pack . After watching your 30 miler and seeing you still liked it.
Yunno it’s funny man, you are one of the very few people that mentions some of the most important things
#1 when walking having a bladder to access the water so you don’t have to stop or at least a shoulder strap holder! I’m putting a bladder in mine
#2 SHOES!!!! I’m going to have a designated pair of Nikes or Hokas always with the pack.
#3 binoculars!!!
Not all the way through the vid yet but I’m sure there’s more.
Good looking out!
P-38 can opener has been on my keychain for 20+ years. Used it a handful of times since.
Great video. You gave me several great ideas for my go bag.
Good channel! New sub. Glad some Midwest guys are out here
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The more voices pushing this lifestyle the better!
Sweet set up man 👍
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Nice load out. Believe it or not, I don't have a BOB. I'm 59 yo with a bad back, shoulder and my knees are shot. Plus my wife is on a cane and not mobile enough with her health issues to be able to bug out. But anything short of an EMP, we have my truck we can use to get out with. However, I do have the same bag, but I use it for my get home bag. I use this bag because my job might have me as far as 200 miles from home on any given day. With my health, that's going to take me a little while. For the most part, it's set up pretty good. Shelter, sleep system, food/water, medical and defense. Of course, I have the necessary things like a compass, big/small knife, cordage, saw, solar charger and all that. My EDC is a .40 cal. so in my pack I keep a .40 cal. Gen2 KelTec. That way I can keep a rifle with me and no one will know. I also keep a .177 Hatsan mod25 break barrel pistol for small game/food. I've tried my pack out on a couple multiday hikes and I think it will hold up better than I will.
I can appreciate your situation reference health issues. I'm pretty much in the same situation myself. What I would suggest for both you and your wife, since you have a truck and if you have a camper shell, so much the better), would be to buy several QUALITY Mountain Bikes with the "fat" tires and the suspensions that make the ride much softer and can be adjusted. They don't come cheap but they'll give you SO MUCH MORE Peace of Mind if you are stranded and needed to get home. You might even be able to get her a Trike style bike (although I don't know if they make a Mountain Bike style that is more rugged, but ask around and research) and fit both inside the bed of your truck that is fitted with at least a cab height camper shell. If your BOB packs are too bulky for your tired backs to wear, you can always install a modest rack on the back of the bikes. For that matter, they sell Paniers for bikes for travelers to stow things AND make lightweight carts to tow behind the bikes you'd hardly know were there, assuming you didn't load it down with stuff from the local Walmart.
If course you could have those small, if noisy, 2-stroke gas motors installed for limited use as well. The options are unlimited.
Just a few items to consider.
I hope to be able to afford a good quality Mountain Bike or something similar that has some off-road ability that I can leave in my truck under the bed height hard cover for just those reasons myself.
With my ruined knee and the bad knee replacement plus other issues, I doubt I could EVER walk home, even with my rolling walker. And my electric Scooter, assuming it wasn't also fried by am EMP, only has about an 18-20 limited range with a fresh charge.
Close but no cigar as they say.
Good Luck in your quest for a solution.
Awesome set up nice to see others thinking about the possibility of something happening while they're away from home.
Your mention of bad health and your wife walking with a cane is an added challenge but not a game ender. If I were in the same situation I would base most of my preps and focus on maintaining the house hold where you're at. Establish a group of people that will use your house or residence as the base of operations. This allows your to still be prepared and avoiding the dangers that come with traveling on the road.
However if you have to travel on the road with a vehicle or on foot it is crucial for anyone that's in good health or someone that's not to have a group they are traveling with. Allows for increased protection due to numbers, allows for adequate sleep while sleeping in shifts, and energy saving for duties around camp set up. Another thing I would consider is to having your buggout location fairly close to also decrease the chance of something going wrong on the journey.
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@@user-td1zo3tv9p Thank you for your suggestions. I have thought about those battery powered bikes. I am looking for a hard cover for my truck. I just don't want to pay $4,000 to $5,000.
@outdoorslifesurvivecraft5078 I’ve looked into them too right now they’re too over priced for me to pull the trigger on. That would be an awesome addition. I think if you’re in good shape a decent bike with some additions would be just as good.
@@MidwestSurvivalYTWe are well established here at home. If we don't have to leave, at least for a while, we are good for about 8 months. But we could stretch it out to a year. We are in city limits, but our bug out location is only 16 miles away. Over time, I think I could get most of our stuff there. I'm lucky when it comes at least to my street, most are right leaners and all has guns. We're kind of like a small town you might say. We look out for each other. Yeah, I agree, if you have to travel, traveling in numbers is best. I do need to talk to a few of my neighbors and see what I can do about traveling. Thanks! I didn't think about that.
Dont know if I missed it but a silcock for any handle-less faucets you may come across. I like the Sawyer mini filters. You can screw them to a discarded water bottle you come across and drink right from that.
The sawyers don’t work on every water bottle I found that out the hard way in my 13 mile get home bag test.
They do work on the “smart” water bottle brand bottles. Yes the silcock key for handless faucets.
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I watched your 2 get home videos & thoroughly enjoyed them. I gotta do something like that. I liked your selection of food because it was simple. I think that I would tape or paint the handle of your hatchet an olive drab color so that it would blend better with your bag. Great bag btw.. I have something similar but a little smaller so that I'm forced not to carry too much stuff. Great presentation.
That’s awesome you watched those two video those were the two videos I enjoyed making the most! Appreciate you following along for a while now, good advice on taping the handle 👍🏼
I have a 7 inch blade folding saw that I MOLLE to the side of my pack in a surplus Marine Corps pop up flare pouch. I also run a surplus double M$ mag pouch that I keep my pruning shears, a Bushcraft Settlers tool, and even six, 7 inch long aluminum tent spikes. I also MOLLE on a soft E-Tool pouch with an E-Tool. I chose the soft pouch because I can roll up a pair of deer skin gloves in the pouch to use with the saw and E-Tool. That leaves the inside of my pack for the soft stuff to not get ripped up.
Red light travels as far as regular light, it just doesn't affect your natural night vision. The lumens are often lower ( 3 lumens) which would limit its range but humans can still spot a candle light a few miles away at night time
Also, I'm totally stealing that hand saw idea
Please: Look into military speedhook fishing traps. Add a reflective tarp for shelter system. Add a poncho liner or some form of durable insulation. Look into bankline for cordage number 36 is ideal sub for 550 paracord. Aquaquest makes a OD Green Bivvy Bag that packs down small because you might not be in a area that has trees and the bivvy system packs up fast. Can you talk about clothing and footwear? I use the USGI ECWCS system.
The USGI ECWSS is absolutely amazing, it’s my go to sleeping bag! I use the ECWS gear too, from gortex jacket to the fleece, even the marshmallow suit if it gets cold enough. Great ideas bro!
Clothing I keep it simple. I don’t put clothing in my buggout bag and just store it away. I think most people will have time to put extra things in their buggout bag when that time comes. The reason I do this is due to different seasons of the year if I just keep shorts and a tee shirt in my bag that won’t help me in the winter. A hoodie/coat won’t help me in the summer I do this to avoid constantly having to change out clothing depending on the season.
Rain poncho I keep in my vehicle for the same reason ide rather have it with me and it keeps me from buying 4-5 rain ponchos for all different bag set ups. If I just have 1 or 2 I can swap them in when it’s time to bail.
I have used reflective tarps in the past I’ve learned they are very noisy in the wind, easy to spot due to the reflective nature, bulky and not as flexible when storing in your pack and the connection points tend to tear after awhile.
yes that makes sense clothing wise. I do seasonal swap outs in my kit. @@MidwestSurvivalYT
Love those telescopic fishing rods. Fam and I use those all the time. Also dig your leather belt loop for the hatchet. Again, fam and I all have one of those we wear on our belts. I bought my wife and daughter council tool flying fox hatchets and they love them.
Hobby lobby has leather sometimes they have leather thats very thick and can be used to make a few of those tool/hatchet belt loops as well as leather sheaths. They also have leather needles for 99 cents. Very strong needles and will work great for repairs and last long not like dollar store needles.
Good to see you have a Grail AND Sawyer. 2 is one. You talking about lawlessness reminds me of my talks with my wife. I try to explain this very thing.
That power bank is what’s up. I have a smaller one , I think it’s the size you showed earlier, I think mines is Tough Tested, forgot the amps.
Good deal! As long as ones in your pack and you’re able to charge it off grid it’ll be helpful. Thanks for checking out the video 👍🏼
Great bad, kinda resemble my setup
Awesome sounds like you’re ready for whatever.
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Lots of good info and well presented…I have to call that an INCH bag though. You’ve got almost everything in there lol. One of your viewer comments had some good additions too👍🏻. Still working on my own multiple different use packs so any recommendations are always appreciated. Keep it up and maybe throw out some tutorial kinda vids
I appreciate your feedback! What would you like to see tutorials over that’s a very broad subject.
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Good setup, got a lot of bases covered. Your wise owl electronics bag reminds me of some Faraday bags I've seen online before. Not sure if you said it was or not, but if the wise owl bag isn't rated as such, may want to consider getting a Faraday bag for your most important electronics to protect them in case of emp, nuclear assault, or solar flares.
Yes faraday bags are very important. The owl bag is not emp proof I do keep the entire bag in a faraday set up to protect it from an emp etc…
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that's a sawyer squeeze, not the mini. That wire saw isn't cutting metal, especially not a dead bolt.
All these bugout bags for solo bugout. Are there any examples of family bugout? I think a cart of some type would help that scenario.
I always carry a zippo lighter. Even if you don't have zippo fluid you can use alcohol, or any other flammable liquid in a pinch.
Zippos are nice I do have a few of those!
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When it comes to bug out bags weight is very important. A 50-70 lb bag gets real annoying after mile 6 and straight up miserable by mile 10 and thats if your in the physical condition to do that. Id keep the bag under 15lbs and prioritize speed, endurance and maneuverability. Then hone in on your survival skills and knowledge. Great video.
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Clothes/ toothpaste and toothbrush wipes/ balaclava, or neck gator schmuck? Would be my suggestions
So I mentioned in the video that my mindset around bugging out is framed in a group buggout scenario. So I may be carrying things others won’t be to support the group they will be carrying things I won’t be in order to support the group. The wife’s buggout bag has all the hygienic products etc… that video will be coming out shortly.
Daisy chain that paracord man! Good video
Your baseball counter is better than Pace Beeds. Counting days if you're stranded somewhere
@@James-ke5sx it’s a simple too with many uses!
Nice set up. FYI the little wire saw isn't too reliable. They break pretty easily.
Yeah I don’t plan on relying heavily on it. In a pinch they seem to work fine for small jobs. Having multiple will be important.
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You're missing skittles. Get the little packs of skittles. Like the Halloween hand out size packs. Keep 1-2 packs in each pocket to have some quick calories on you. Especially useful for after combat or evasion and you have a crash after your adrenaline rush is done.
Some ppl like gummy bears, but skittles come in smaller individual packs.
Skittles are a must great idea!
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Now let's see it all out to the test...😂😂
A real bug out will have miles and miles to go...
Overnight stays, etc...🎉
with the grayl you want to push down for about 17-20 seconds so the water can filter through properly
Great set up bro!! I always love a good bugout bag!! That solar panel is absolutely awesome, blew my mind with that! Never ever thought about a foldable panel… P38 is definitely a preferred can opener, but even those are slightly difficult the first few times you use it. I’m looking into a GeoPress now for mine! Love the notebook & pitch counter for a SALUTE report! Keep the videos coming bro!! LFG!! Midwest Survival has become my favorite channel, obviously! Can’t wait for a merch drop!!
If it’s good advice I’m willing to look into it like I did with the P-38’s. Can’t claim that to be my idea, thanks for the support man 👍🏼
One of those little Pen rods would take up less space, and they’re surprisingly strong for their small size. If you’re catching fish to survive, you’ll happily take very small fish to cook up. Small fish, small rod, less weight, and you can zip it up inside that side pocket 👍
I will have to look into that! I wonder if it’ll be able to hold anything 5+ up?
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No worries - yeah you should be fine, as long as you got a good quality reel with a decent drag and mono @@MidwestSurvivalYT
What were the containers he used for holding the nuts and the protein powder
They’re just plastic water bottles.
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Good info and good stuff
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I think its important to have an eco-system built around "bugging". Whether that's "in" or "out". I feel like a Bug Out Bag would be necessary to keep at home, and use in some kind of natural disaster emergency where you need to grab what you need to survive, get in your vehicle, and move out as quickly as possible. Or, even staying put if possible. To add to the B.O.B., keeping a "get home bag" in your car can, and will, compliment your "bug out bag" since your car will be your temporary shelter and mobility to carry your things. If you also keep a GHB in your car, you will have more resources at your disposal. The get home bag should be a 16-24 hour bag and set up for your circumstances based on geographical location needs. I understand this probably wont work for everybody, but this is how I set my things up.
Chest rig would give you really quick access to them mags and maybe a few other little things a really cheap one is probably better than nothing
I would use that outward most compartment on the front of the bag to store first aid supplies since you need to access your first aid supplies when the need arises as quickly as possible. Also if you are right-handed then when you go to put the stock of the are into your right shoulder I think you'll find that that Camelback tube is going to get in the way. Just something to think about.
First aid I have a pouch that I keep in my truck that will be attached to this once I have to take it and go. I did a video called vehicle med kit 2023 all the supplies I’ll be carry plus extra will be in that video!
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Quite equipped, but I didn't see if you have a sleeping bag or similar, a spare set of clothes, a hygiene kit. I don't know what kind of environment you live in, but if a severe winter comes, waterproof warm clothes accordingly. Stay ready, hard times ahead greetings 😉
So for clothes I don’t keep them in my buggout bag. The reason behind that is because I dont know what season I’ll be in whenever shtf happens and I need to buggout. If I only keep shirts and shorts in there it’s not gonna help me in the winter time and a hoodie and coat aren’t going to help me in the summer. I think most people will have time to add more things (clothes, water) into their bag when it’s time to go.
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agree even a small packed down jacket like the ghost whisperer from mountain hardware could be a life saver against hypothermia
I'm calling them Poppins bags, after Mary Poppins. I can and I will.
Future marauder identified
Awesome Stuff my friend..I'm friendly ❤
What brand is the battery bank with the solar panels?
There is a link in the bio of this video bro.
have family of 4 everyone has a solar battery pack can charge 4 devices at once all flashlights head lights comms gps etc are rechargeable .these battery pack recharge themselves and have power day/night
Found the link. I have already added to my saved in Amazon link. I plan on adding this to my preps soon. I need to add an Emergency kit as a add on. I have a Bug out Kit and need a means to have additional bag as an extended kit. This kit will be part of my SHTF kit that gets thrown into the truck as part of the truck kit. I do not have a family and am trying to come up with a plan to Exfil at onset as a situation. Perhaps a bicycle with trailer would be a good idea if travel in a vehicle becomes unobtainable.
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One of the better BOB videos I've seen and you've obviously put a lot of thought into it. I do have some genuine questions though. 1) If you've filled your two water bottles with nuts and powder, how are you carrying your water? To me, water is more important and will be needed much sooner than either of those. 2. What do you use for sleeping? Unless I missed it, you don't appear to have anything to sleep in or on. I'm not hating/trolling, just genuinely interested. I see a lot of BOB videos that don't appear to have much in the way of shelter and sleep kit. About half of my BOB revolves around this, I could be overthinking or just completely different climates. Thanks for sharing. Atb Shaun
For water I don’t just put water in my bag and store it. Same way with clothes. I keep water separate and will put it in at the time of bugging out. I think most people will have additional time to get things together before bugging out, there will be a warning sign or a prolonged period of time where you’re just sitting at your survival place home etc.. and that will be the time to pack extra things. I don’t pack water due to wanting to keep it fresh at the time of bugging out.
Sleeping system I highlighted a hammock and tarp system seems to be a lot lighter than tent and takes up less room.
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I like the banana chip idea it’s all around good you can suck on them a few at a time and it will give you that the much needed potassium that you will need to help from cramping. So I would recommend not going for them first and definitely not gobble them up. A few things I have in my pack one being a waterproof cover for the pack case you had across the river just heavy rain for days. Good idea to keep your gear dry a Poncho would work but how well will it hold up and a good pair of tactical waterproof pants a few pair of clean socks the last thing you want is your sweaty stinky socks on for days causing bacteria, athletes foot or blisters to get infected. Also a small container of body powder or cornstarch just something to help with chafing. Just something to think about.
To attach an axe, drop it into a big loop at the bottom of your bag. Pivot the axe handle up. This should tighten up the lower loop. Fix the handle with an upper loop. A leather axe head cover will protect things from the dangerous edge.
If you are bringing seeds you need a digging tool.
Get DeLorme maps, entrenching tool with pick
WTH? Mine doesn't have that velcro pocket! What a gyp.
😂😂😂keep thinking that wire saw will cut a dead bolt😂😂😂
I ditched the axe. My coldsteel shovel can donthe same and i also have a bacho saw. Niw my bag is lighter.
Where is the description for the wire rope
If you own a large property, you don't need BoB. Just build a fortress in your land..
Bugging out, if you're in a semi rural/rural area isn't a always good idea. If you're in an urban/built up area, it's a better idea. However you do need to be familiar with what's edible, and what isn't.
I do like the tarp and hammock set up u use but for most people it won't work.. u r one of the first I have seen have a sleep syatem
I’ve tried a tent system seems to take up too much room for not that much more comfort. I appreciate you watching the video 👍🏼
@@MidwestSurvivalYT thanks for the reply, I was just curious. So many bob vids out there and it's really never discussed. Thumbs up from me bro , great video..
@@MidwestSurvivalYT I am a hard core camper, all seasons, all weather. I only tent camp. My Bob is basically my 3 day camp bag. Food, water purification tools and shelter. I love watching vids on different bag styles. So many options.
@@dadandlokiinthewoods8806 in this crazy world it’s not a bad idea to be skilled in camping! Awesome to see others in the lifestyle camping and being in nature is becoming a forgotten hobby
get a good multi tool some come w a can opener
your the guy im going to be hunting for the guy with the shiny new pack with all the new gear, you people will stick out like a dogs nuts.
Only if he doesnt hunt you first
@@LeonJohn4444 hahaha I'll see him coming with all that shinny new gear sounding like Tinker bell, not mocking him just he really needs to cover his gear even if he used a rain cover over the pack that has been hand-painted to suit his city enviroment.
i hunt and when you are a hunter your eyes look for things that are differnt in the enviroment your hunting, and hense my comment.
@@dantheman5222 Yeah okay whatever
You have some good ideas but I would focus your energy on building local relationships or a community and have a few butout locations designated and start visiting those destinations and get to inow the area, local people and resources. That way you have somewhere to bug out to in a few different directions.
Maybe go camp in a few spots outside your city in a small rural town next to a lake or river. Get to know some locals. If you have a spot where you can at least bug out to and set up a camp site, at the very least, then you can regroup and resupply while you figure out a longer term plan or your next move.
This will give you more confidence in the short term and you may not feel like you have to take some much gear with you that will only slow you down in a survival situation or just make you a target for a larger stronger group. It seems more like your setting yourself up to be a target more than anything. If a larger group knows you have antibiotics for example good luck keeping thise for yourself. They will lielly see that their need trumps your ownership of the needed resource and take it from you by force if necessary.
You best bet is that travel light and try to look more like you have very little to offer. Just pack the basic survivak needs to get you to your bugout location.
Just my two cents. You have some good ideas but I think you jeed to have a more well thought through game plan overall.
Part of my buggout plan I touched on it a little bit in the video, I could have touched on it more and explained in greater detail that I’m not traveling alone. There will be a group with me quite a few actually with a pre determined location.
I didn’t feel it was on the same subject as the actual contents of the bag it’s self. If I were to go into the actual 100% plan of my buggout it would be close to an 1 1/2 hour long video. Also would give away element of surprise/ could set me up for possible ambushes etc… some things aren’t meant to be shared.
I do understand where you’re coming from and i could see how those points of talk were not established in this video. H
In a further video I could establish an overall plan breakdown, contingencies to plan for, route establishments, group coherency, patrol, communications, etc…
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If you're not completely familiar with your area i would recommend a book on edible/medicinal plants and a book on poisonous/dangerous animals in your area.
I actually did a video highlighting the importance of that in my wife’s bug out bag. I agree with you 100%
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The channel 'Brass Facts' has a great video titled 'Bugging Out To Nowhere: A SHTF Fantasy' about the absolute bullshit ethos that is 'bugging out', highlighting that even the most highly trained ex-military guys will still need to sneak into town every couple of weeks to get more food...
That’s why I put tools to be able to get into those locked buildings. Maybe 1-2% of people will truly be able to live off the land whenever shtf happens. The majority of us will have to salvage what is left for a long period of time after shtf to survive.
@@MidwestSurvivalYT Breaking into locked buildings will get you killed, you may be breaking into somebodies bugout location, you should avoid buildings altogether anyone in them already has an advantage over you, what would you do in a shtf situation if someone broke into your building?
disagree a little about having same things as other people . get separated from group for some reason or a item gets lost/broken ... you still have one
Simple question, why do people not include sleep systems in there Bob? Most people sleep 6 to 8 hrs a day. Good luck with that in a shtf situation. Just saying..
I guess you didn’t watch the video. There’s a hammock system for sleeping in there.
VEGETABLE SEEDS? THAT IS RAMBO MOVIE. WILL YOU BE 12 MONTHS AWAY?
Grid down buggout is permanent no coming back
@@MidwestSurvivalYT "Grid down bugout is permanent no coming back" Where do you think you are going to go or live, if you trespass you will probably be shot, in a true SHTF situation everybody is going to think you are either the enemy or someone trying to steal there resources, If you wander onto my land that is what I will be thinking.
Good video in general so thanks. I think you need to change your title page from Bug Out Bag 2023 to TEOTWAWKI BAG, or INCH BAG 2023. For new people that is “the end of the world as we know it, or I’m not coming home”. Bug out bags in theory are for 72 hours to get you to another safe area like your bunker. There will be a lot of new people watching this video and will be packing WAY TO MUCH GEAR for a bug out bag. Don’t get me wrong, I have lots of the same good gear for my bags, just not for my BUG OUT BAG.
I see bug out videos everywhere, but where are you going? WPS brought up a good point, it is better to bug in, more food and water until you're forced out. Hopefully, you're not forced out of your home on foot, and you have a vehicle that can take you part way depending on your situation. What is the final goal? be a lone wonder until the end of days? why are you alone? a small group that is prepared is better than alone wanderer.
this looks all and well.....if im on the lame
Setting up multiple snares could give your presence/position away.
That’s definitely a possibility.
I think we are going to be constantly put in situations where we are weighing risk/reward of decisions. A couple ways to mitigate that risk of someone attacking your position is constant patrols and good group communication.
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Hate to tell you that the grail system will fail on you in a bug out situation. You need to find another alternative to filter water. Grails cannot handle colored water. Check your directions again. Canterbury gots people thinking that’s a really good filter. Water has to be pretty clear to filter.
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I do have multiple ways of filtering water other than the grail. Canterbury?
In that bag I have a pot for boiling water, water filtration tablets, sawyer, bandana and the grail. I just percent the simplicity of the grail.
Into the wild was basically what happens when an idiot thinks let me burn all my money so I cant even pay for gas when I hitchhike and then just die in the woods. Psa to all... dont do that...
Yeah not a good idea at all.
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Nice bag setup but with a few flaws. Please burn the ends of your paracord. You must have more actual water on you fill those water bottles with water put your snacks in ziplock bags. The Covid masks don’t do a thing against actual viruses they are used for dirt/dust/blood. Definitely get a smaller and topo map save on weight and space with good details for your area study. Finally I’m not sure of your mags are loaded it looked like only one was loaded but please load them a empty mag is useless.
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So water I treat it the same as I do clothing. I think most people will have time to understand and realize something wrong before they actually have to buggout. When that realization hits that's when I will put the extra stuff in my bag to head out. Water and clothing are one of those extra things.
The reason I don't have them just stored in my bag clothing wise is because the season change dictate what clothes im going to be bringing. Having a T shirt and shorts in my bag when I need to buggout isn't going to help me in the winter. A coat and hoodie wont help me in 90 degree weather. Whatever season it is when I have to buggout that is when I will implement clothes for the right season.
I don't just store water in my bag because the plastic in the water bottles can break down leaking into the water causing illnesses etc... When it's time to buggout I will have time to throw a few water bottles in and bounce.
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A good video, but the weight of your pack is way too heavy for most civilian people. Why not use heavy duty baggies (like you did with your dehydrated bananas) to store nuts, etc. Those nalgene bottles are unnecessary extra weight. That map is ridiculous. I suggest maps just for your county or region. Plus, buy Topo maps that are waterproof. You are a good guy. You are organized and thorough. Get rid of the background music. It's distracting. Or turn it way down. Your med kit is set to perform surgery! Can you cut it down in size? Also, accessibility to your IFAK Tournaquets, needs to be easier to get to quickly. STOP THE BLEED is critical, very quickly. Overall, a great video. Just work on consolidation of items, such as that huge fishing pole and other largebitems. That collapsible antenna could be switched for an antenna that you can string up and toss in to a tree to reach out there. Out in the woods, a limb works well as a fishing pole, as, long as you have monofilmant line and hooks, etc. Or you could improvise all of those items, making your own hooks out of bones, briars, thorns, etc.
it's so cute you think you will be alone and you think you can set traps for food or fish, 100 million americans with no supplies and no destination , just running from the cities will be dying of thirst and starving.. you won't be alone. you won't make it a mile before having your pack and possibly your life taken,, desperate people will do anything to survive . so you and your cute bag keep up the good work lol
All the geat is brand new. Just sayin'...
Can you load that same bag and sell me one please
Bugging out did not inspire Lewis and Clark to explore and map out trails through the entire western half of the country .
What are you doing for your HUGIENE?
Take a little backpack and go WHERE for how LONG ? This is ridiculous.
My god if you need a key to get water you know your already in the shit. Your still waiting on a press. No filter. Boil. Drink. Its easy.
Yeah bugging out is definitely when you're in the deep. Boiling is definitely and option as to many others when it comes to filtering water. If you haven't looked into the geopresses they don't take long to filter water can filter up to 100,000 gallons off one filter, can filter bacteria, viruses, and chemicals much quicker than boiling water.
Empty spare mags in your bag bro you are literally a walking loot drop 😂
Not the only mags ide carry these are place holders to show the idea of carrying when bugging out.
It cracks me up some people comment saying it’s such a horrible idea to have empty mags, others whine and complain about having loaded mags. I guess offending people isn’t that hard nowadays.
When you were sharing your acts of lawlessness, I stopped watching because I said, he’s too violent. 🤣🤣🤣
The worlds not all sunshine and rainbows
You should really try living out of that for 72-96 hours.
You may find yourself over thinking a whole bunch of this.
I understand that you feel you have to be gear heavy. That is mostly your inexperience causing anxiety.
Appreciate the feedback but this isn’t designed for 72-96 hours it’s designed for if I have to leave and never come back.
@MidwestSurvivalYT oh yah, I understand your intent. Just thinking you should try it for 96. Or better yet, 2 weeks. I think you'll surprise yourself with what you learn. I know I did.