Urban Survival: The Vulture Tool Kit / SHTF Gear
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- Reality check and breakdown of my urban survival tool kit. All the tools needed to collect resources in a total collapse/shtf environment. Gas siphon kit, breaching tools, lock pick sets, water filtration and more.
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I dig you. I subd...thanks man!
youre so right...train for what you live in...and the bottom line is that most of us are urban ish at least.....I wish there was a damn code word we all had...lol...I say that kidding...but it would actually be cool if all of us had a damn code where we could run into someone and know that this is a person with compatible skill sets/ ideas etc that would be good to team with. Anyway, I agree with you and appreciate your work. Cheers
I love seeing how ill prepared and oblivious my competition is.
Most people i know don't even rate as ill prepared..
you just need a bag, like an of gym bag, to carry things you find. Generally a shopping bag might do, but you could roll up an old gym bag and tie it on the side of your pack, then use it if your "shopping" gains are more than a Walmart sack will hold
Good idea..I got more than a few old gym bags
Knee pads would be something that I'd add. Then you might want something (camo tarp or sniper's veil) for camouflage to avoid others finding you should they wander near you.
+BigFootWalker1776 Both great ideas, I figure in a good ole wrol situation, I'll be out scouting in camouflage or at least something like you imply that I could use to hide in if people got close. Thanks for watching!
Would just small scrim / local foliage to cover full bags you'll hide for the walk back too.
.... or incase you need to dump large bags to leave an area too.
Thats a good idea!
J. Mario lol
Two Excellent ideas!
a few ideas/tips:
get under the car and poke a hole in the tank..if needed use a foam ear plug for a stopper if you'll be back
a pair of large side cutters work better on chainlink,can be use to cut wire,rubber hose,etc and would be lighter then the bolt cutters
a spiked tomahawk can be inserted into padlock hasps and twisted quickly to break.
a small 'packable' backpack could be quickly deployed to care any extra loot you may find
a 2-3' section of house with the female end intact can be coupled with the silcock key to allow a quick shower and/or easier filling of larger containers
a can of bright colored spraypaint to mark areas you've "visited"(you may know your city now but post disaster it could look a whole lot different)
Good points I've changed this gear ALOT in the years since I filmed this. I do like the idea of marking territory.
My suburban prep kit is to get me directly home on foot as fast as possible and regroup. Not playing Darryl, Carl, or Rick.
Leatherman or any other plier based Multitool, that may be more an EDC thing but it's amazing how handy they really are.
+SkollTheMoon Absolutely, I'm kinda of shocked I left that out. Such a great multi use item. Then again, I can only fit so much in that pack :D
A little tip if you are going to syphon fuel. Take two pipes and a handkerchief. Syphoning with your mouth is the worst way of getting fuel for obvious reasons. (your health). Put two pipes down the tank neck and stop the excess area up with something then blow to pressurise the tank. IT will push fuel out of your pipe...This works on the small tank or full tanks.
Good thoughts.
I don't think eye protection is a "might be nice." Post-SHTF, with no health care around, eye damage is the last thing you want. Protect those eyes. And I think a real mask might be a better choice for your vulture kit. On the road you want things that can multitask, but this short range pack can be more specific, and a real mask will work better than a rag over your face.
No doubt, you could even up your game with a helmet depending on the structure you might be in. Who knows, but like you say, no healthcare means you need take extra care. Thanks for watching.
there are dust masks up to medical issue ones wich protect against "big" viruses and stuff...they cost less then a shemag :P helmet and heavy duty tools, are imo not needed, it slows you down in the long run to carry too much, if the building is about to break down you shouldnt go in no matter the szene, you wouldnt right now i hope.
i wonder about your water collection, you can not drink from a creek that ever touched human civilization, may it be a village or farmer fields...human manipulated areas put in things into the water you cant filter with a regular trekking / mobile filter, but you dont have that either? great vid but that i dont understand :)
Marc Gg Does anyone know of any portable filters that could handle those types of pollutants?
11:20 the Shemagh can be used as a Mask. I agree, there are better masks , for protection.
Another thing came to me. I don't remember the exact name, but, it is put out by Stanley (and several other companies) and takes reciprocating saw blades. A collection of hacksaw and wood blades could come in really handy in an urban environment. And gives you a tool you can make use of the tons of saw blades left lying around in a collapse.
I saw one at my local Ace hardware store.
Cool, I'll keep an eye for it next time at the store.
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There's two different models, one is just a handle you screw the blade down in a chuck to make something like a rigid jab saw, only with removable blades. The other kind (which I saw in the store) was in the form of a folding saw. Either one would do.
Revisiting this video the second time in one year...now June 2022...the tips have been useful for my scriptwriting work for a (possible) post-apocalyptic adventure series set in Venezuela 6 months after a worldwide collapse... where i currently am on location now, doing site scouting with local producers and regular folks.
Excellent glad to hear. Good luck w/ the film, when do you expect to release it?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Hi there! ...good rainy afternoon tropical greetings from Caracas. Answer: Depends on the acceptance of the script/screenplay and/or a proof of concept short film or a episode (10-15min.+/-)...if one of the cable channels or streaming platforms agrees to buy a complete season episode package, we could have a launch ready for airing for the public by early 2023 under ideal conditions. A Teaser Note: the content in the story should be of great interest to the prepper, bushcraft and outdoors enthusiast communities as well as the post-apocalyptic fiction fandom, so i am expecting influencers in those areas to get on board to lend a hand if the production here gets a green light!
Synopsis: The story is a mash-up of elements of The Walking Dead, Mad Max, Lara Croft Tomb Raider and The Book of Eli, with a spicy tropical flavor, and the eventual triumph of good over evil, as our main protagonist evolves from a city slicker professional young woman (who bugs-out on foot from a chaotic ravaged capital city towards a rural community sanctuary) to become a survival skill savvy local folk hero. Some memorable villains and dangerous critters are guaranteed!
your right, we need to look at the urban situation in a lot more detail
I wish it was different, but that's the reality, thanks for watching!
Loved the name for your kit. Solid ideas that everyone can adapt/adopt to their own situation. Thanks!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I'm pretty sure that if you get stopped carrying a pry bar, bolt cutters, and lock picks that you'll be detained at best, if not arrested.
The only use this bag has is in a post shtf environment with no rule of law...at which time I'm not so concerned about cops
I appreciate the input. Trust me that I don't plan on just absently wandering up to building and letting myself in. There is stages to the process, the first being observation from a concealed position. Then depending on the size of building and my observations I might pass it up completely but mark it for future return with a team. Lots of variables to take into account. Although not shown in the video, I have a semi auto high cap rifle and handgun.
Check out this video for more details: th-cam.com/video/QTzfxne4fHE/w-d-xo.html
In our age where you get protest everytime a black person commits a crime, the cops do not have time for burglary. Look no further than Portland, a shitplacce where hippies and idiots protest and riot anytime they feel.
@Knight of Saint Michael agreed
👍🏽Absolutely right Ron and would you break into some one else’s property to begin with? Play stupid games~Win stupid prizes like a bullet in the back~A just kill. I know you can’t go much over 4 days w/o water but can’t see breaking into a structure unless it’s sub zero~
First aid in case of need to wash eye (free, light medicine cup as eyebath), disinfectant and bandaids/ bandage of some sort. Infection of minor wounds in shtf can kill you. Sewing needle to repair damaged clothes on the go, sew wounds, remove splinters etc. Long hair can replace thread in a pinch. Tooth floss is strong as thread and has many uses as well. Stocking. Seriously undervalued by preppers. Can act as bag, net, prefilter for muddy water, extra layer of warmth, etc. If you have a small wd40 that's a good add. Reduces noise from rusty hinges, helps loosen rusted on bolts etc. A multitool with -pliers -good quality tweezers- screwdrivers etc. Does your torch have a red light option to reduce your visual at night? Great kit, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks, glad you liked it. In this build, I was primarily focused on tools and related equipment. I would absolutely supplement the pack with first aid kit and whatever else I needed at that time.
Have you got an emergency sewing repair kit? They are small, and useful. Easy to put together. A few scraps of old denim, old tshirt (useful as its jersey knit which means it doesn't fray and has stretch.), a few buttons (assorted sizes) salvaged from shirts/pants you are throwing out due to wear, a few GOOD QUALITY needles threaded through the material scraps or stored in a needle case to protect them and ensure you don't loose them. These can usually be found cheaply from yard sales of older folk who are keen and experienced, but may have arthritis or failing eyesight. Find the right one and you maybe able to trade some yard work etc for darning/repair sewing lessons. In shtf, having well maintained gear is essential.
Some good ideas. I use a reciprocating saw blade handle and several different multi purpose blades. Diamond, pruning, metal, wood and their cheap.
great vid. you've earned yourself another subscriber. also agree with your parting comments. a lot of preppers just seem to be camping enthusiasts or knife or firearm enthusiasts. they're forgetting many of the vital skills needed.
Another thing you might use tubing for is distilling water. If you had an enclosed metal container you could boil the water and the water vapor would collect in another clean container. One problem with urban (and some rural) water is that it can be contaminated with chemicals and heavy metals. Especially if you gather it from near an abandoned factory.
In that vein another thing you might consider adding is a cheap plastic cammo tarp, casualty blanket, or the kind of space blanket that's heavier and has gromets. A poncho might work, but, I'm thinking your ponchos should stay with you for emergency shelter. You can tie it out in an area during a rain storm and get fresh water that doesn't need purifying.
I would say get some surgical masks (the real deal, not dust masks) because black mold is nothing to sneeze at (no pun intended). I have a friend who had a friend die because the black mold got into his lungs during a bathroom renovation.
Another thing I'm assuming you have (since I've seen some of your other videos, but, mentioned in passing) is a multitool. But, I'd add that I suggest a multitool that has a screwdriver bit socket with it. The reason I say this is that you can add some security bits to your tool kit in case the lock-picks can't get through a rusted padlock and you don't want to make noise with the prybar. Might come in handy. In this vein, a little lubricant of some kind might also help get into some places. I have a cheap oil pen from the Dollar Tree and it works just fine, weighs nothing, and takes up no more space than a Sharpie. Just a few thoughts.
Great kit. It will give you a lot of help in an urban setting. The urban setting is different than the bush and the tools are different. You have what it takes to get anything else you might need.
+mikedifeo Different tools, but the same goal in mind, collecting resources. Thanks for watching!
In relation to the smaller bolt cutters, I see you have an alternative now however, if you did need to use it and wanted more leverage you might try this. Tie some strong cordage around the handles in a loop and start a square knot. Put the axe handle in and do the second part of the knot. Now twist. Like on old jail break movie when they bend the bars. Same method can be used to pry off locks if you have another fixed anchor point!
Awesome, I gotta try that, makes perfect sense.
First of all great video. Alot of things to consider. Instead of a syphon for gas just puncture a hole in the bottom of the gas tank. No need for that big syphon taking space. This can be used for any car fluids. fluids drop into abowl or whatever container you have. You can drain 4 cars at the same time while you rummage through some other things and quickly pick up your fluids when you're done.
Great input, I've added a sharp metal punch tool for that specific purpose. The gas tapper kit is great, but takes up serious room
Awesome upload. Lots of ideas, well thought out and above all realistic and practical. I have a great deal of the kit you listed, now I need to consolidate. Thanks for sharing. ATB
Glad you liked it. One point to note, the fuel collection kit has been replaced. Its great for use at home in a controlled environment, but in the field it proved to be a mess and overly complicated.
Schrade survival hatchet (strong, reliable, durable, and has fire rod in handle. Very lightweight yet powerful)
Multitool? Hello?
And one big thing you're missing, battery pouches. They don't take up much space, and are compact and save you a lot of time and money.
Life straw, that's a no brainer
Survival knife, it'll save you in these conditions one of those days.
Matches, I know you have a lighter but might as well. Don't take up much space and weight.
If you're super hardcore, and want unlimited electricity, get one of those solar panels that can attach to your pack.
Very good video, this man is smart and prepared. The suggestions should be followed through, because they are compact, lightweight, and reliable.
Battery pouches are a good idea as well as filter straw. This pack demo is more focused on the tools specific to forced entry, siphoning gasoline, etc. Schrade makes good quality tools, have a few of their knives.
this is a few months late, but i was looking for a good tool for this specific forced entry type of thing, and i came across the "timahawk" (yes, with an "i"). Look it up, not sure if you've heard of it or if you can still buy it these days but it looks like it was made for this purpose. And the axe, not the smaller one.
very good! the large number of homeless do urban survival successfully or not, depending on how discreet they are. Part of my travel kit is for sleeping out. I suggest a red or blue light for maintaining night vision in dark places. Shelter, water, toilets and showers, and feral food sources, including fishing, are easy to find, if one looks. Safety goggles are a must
Yes staying discreet is vital. There are indeed more resources for survival in the urban environment than in the wilderness, just gotta get on the ground and find them!
@ The Survival Outpost another reason to use a lock pick set aside from being discreet is that you preserve a resource. Meaning if someone is following you in a Temps to do you harm now you still have a door WITH A LOCK to place between you and a potential hazard. Resource preservation is one of those things that very few people think of in a deuce hitting the air circulation device situation
Great point, preserving the lock can also give the impression that the property has not been disturbed. In the end it depends on your goals for that site. Are you simply getting in and then getting out with what you find? Then maybe its not a big deal to knock off the lock. But if this is a location you want to use for a few days or longer then keeping that lock functional makes good sense.
A respirator with extra filters is a must, preferably a chemical set of filters as well. The last thing you want to deal with is black mold or fungal infections in your lungs. A proper means of self-defense is also on call for your bag.
I've since added a 3M respirator with chemical filters, picked up the entire set on Amazon for dirt cheap IIRC it was about $50 total
great video, I also have a set of lock picks, practice practice practice.....also not only noise, but you can lock it behind you and be secure
+Dewey Barnes Excellent point...and yes it's all about practice! Thanks for watching
My INCH bag is the USMC ILBE main rucksack and i freakin love it. I have rucked 70 lbs of gear comfortably. I do plan on getting the assault pack and the Source 3 litre hydration carrier to go with it. I'd really like to have the Recon version of the ILBE system. Great tool kit. Lowe's has a smaller one handed hacksaw and a smaller packable prybar. Both would be good for breaching urban structures. I know how to pick locks and on a police gear website i found lock pick sets and slim jims. To get gas outta vehicles you can puncture the tank. Or use a hacksaw or small tubing cutter to cut the fuel lines.
Same here, loved my ILBE and FILBE packs. I gotta work on my lock picking skills they suck...wondering if a bump key would be a good option?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Bump Keys are an awesome alternative to lockpicking. I worked with a certified locksmith in a factory and he taught me how to do it. Patience is the key to success lol. Doing it with paperclips and bobbypins can be done, but it's absurdly hard. In SHTF honestly bump key might be faster, it would suck being out in the open, maybe look into a glass cutter, like Mission Impossible shit lol.
This is one of the best survival bag I have seen so far, I actually learn thing or two and will defently put it to use. Personally I would add a foldable shovel. shovel have many different uses, may one day save your life.
Glad you enjoyed it, good call on the e-tool!
Two things caught my eye: the pry-bar & the hatchet. Might be able to find something else laying around the area that can be used to pry with, without lugging that weight everywhere; same goes for the hammering-power of the hatchet.
How about a glass-cutter, or part of a glass-cutter?
edit: ... And nobody ever says T.P.; gotta clean that crap off the fan; amiright?
Lol yes, probably will need a roll of paper towels, when it hits, it's going to be bad :) Since I shot this video, I've invested in a combo axe/pry bar with a hammer head. The glass cutter is a good idea, thanks for watching!
Good idea on the glass cutter. Would make ingress much easier in some cases.
While I agree that you may be able to find something to pry with, my experience is that Murphy will make sure that when you really need to improvise something there won't be anything to improvise with. I'd rather carry a prybar than waste energy having to hunt all over the place for something to substitute for it. And, if you are going to do much salvage, you're probably going to use it quite a bit. So it wouldn't just be for breaching.
Still, I'd carry a smaller hatchet and lighter duty prybar. Though in an urban environment you could probably get by with a claw hammer (straighter claw like a roofing hammer) and a folding saw.
I like this combo tool design, not sure on the quality of this one though: amzn.to/297G4nh
The Survival Outpost I can't say to that particular brand. But, I got one when they came out and had wooden slab handles and they tended to bend at the handle junction. (I think the one I got was only carbon steel from the handle up, and they welded some mild steel on for a handle) I'd try a few abuse tests before I'd trust it far. (based on my personal experience that is, like I said, this brand may be better)
I like the concept you have for the kit. I remind me of gears use in breaching rescue or force entry.
Thanks, I tried to consider what I would need and want if there was no rule of law.
Excellent video. Great, no-nonsense advice. It’s good to see more urban advice!
Glad it was helpful!
I keep coming back to this particular video for ideas on urban scavenging. Would really enjoy seeing a updated version of this kit!
You're right I do need to put out my update video, lots has changed.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost as someone that lives in a suburban/urban area, I found it a great baseline for my own kit.
I'm kinda living this right now, only I don't carry a kit, just an empty daypack for foraging wild edibles, just walking the roads in my neighborhood I have found, coins, socket bits, Drill bits, screwdrivers, a D shackle, Bic Lighters & what I consider the most valuable item, over a pound of Lead Wheel weights I use for casting Round Fishing Sinkers/Shotgun shot & Bullets.
It's amazing what you find just by exploring right? Like you, found some good stuff just laying around.
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years ago I found a Remote Control for a garage roller door on a steep corner, it had obviously been sitting on the owner's dash & the passenger window was open & it slid right out when they turned the corner..
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bugger, I forgot, I have also recently found a a spent 12G hull, an unused one with a miss-fired primer & a .243 shell, I home reload both calibers, so that was another bonus, I live on the edge of town where hunters frequently pass through, those shells have probably just rolled off of the tray back of their trucks.
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That's a really good kit you built! I live in Los Angeles, and you are 100% correct that Urban Survival skills are so important and under represented in the prepping community. There are 1,000's of wilderness survival / bushcraft videos, but good urban survival videos are harder to find.
Great job and I can't wait to see more videos like this.
Glad you enjoyed it! You truly live in the jungle, LA is so much bigger than my AO which is Nashville. Our metro population is about 700k right now. Stay tuned for version 2 of this kit and be sure to share this video with your friends on FB and other social media. I'm trying to spread the word!
+The Survival Outpost hey where is your first aid kit at ?
This video was focused just on tools for resource collection...but indeed I'd have a basic IFAK on hand. Thanks for watching.
I hope you don't take this wrong, but, my first thought when I saw you live in LA was "God help you."
That place would be a bear to try and survive in. If only because of the problem of finding water. Still, I wish you luck and good fortune.
Haha! Every morning I wake up I think "God help me", so I'm not taking this the wrong way. Be well brother
Love the channel man, concise and fast paced witha lot of info.
Appreciate that bro, thanks for the support
I love this idea. Great info.
Awesome pack and you got a great deal! Well done video
Thanks, I Appreciate the support!
This has been one of my favorite videos you have done. With the climate of the world today, it may be (this video and subject matter) more of a realist necessity to have this bit of knowledge and skill.
Do a part 2 to this focusing on what we need to have and do for radiation fall out
Thanks this is an oldie but a goodie. Like the idea of doing a part 2
I don't see eye protection as optional if there's a need for a dust mask in a demolition context. could be a bias from having had eye surgery, but... Otherwise, that seems to be an admirably comprehensive kit! Question: doesn't the type of fuel we can siphon expire in three to six months? How could you tell the fuel from the boat was still good?
Agreed, eye prop is not optional...I had to learn the hard after this video lol. Great point about the fuel, I would think at a bare min, one could use old fuel to a bit of a boost for starting a fire if it could not be used in an engine. That being said, you can add a fuel stabilizer to "good" gasoline to make it last longer
The Survival Outpost oh, man I hate to hear about people learning eye things the hard way! hope it wasn't permanent damage. will now be researching stabilization
The Survival Outpost and I just discovered that the eye protection industry has the more mature prepper (like me) covered with bifocal eyewear. not sure whether to be delighted or depressed!
Nah it was just a scratch from some falling debris, healed up in a few days.
Lol I got mixed emotions on that :D
Perhaps you are not the only one who saw that abandon house or building.
For sure, that's why it's important to conduct a bit of surveillance beforehand.
A small multitool Gerber Leatherman etc they have blade and Phillips head screw drivers blade ssawblade awl wire cutters pliers etc multiple items small package great video👍👍
Yes this is def one survival kit that HAS to have multi tool
Any "kit" or BOB should be assembled with 1 priority in mind: WATER. Finding it, collecting it and FILTERING it. Add some water filters and a couple of high capacity USB power banks with dual charging mode (AC & solar cell). Otherwise, your Vulture Kit is awesome!
Thanks for the input, water is definitely a top priority. The power banks are also a good idea, but I don't see how they fit into resource collection. Thanks for watching!
Urban survival brings about several challenges that are going to be tough to get through, now then let's talk about knives a regular bush craft knife isn't gonna be as practical as say a Ka-Bar BK 2 which is perfect for shoving into door frames and window frames and being able to work quickly and quietly when an axe and a pry bar are gonna get you noticed. Also Ontario knives makes small pry bars as well which will seriously compliment your knife. Something else to think for an urban environment is your actual pack a surplus military ruck will get a lot of looks in a shtf I would suggest using a good civilian backpack to keep a more grey man persona. I think it is fantastic that you're thinking this way. I would seriously think about adding a shovel (a fold up military one) to hide in your kit as well as some heavy duty duct tape also,
Just a thought for your bolt-cutters, get a couple of sections of pipe about the same length of the cutters that fit snuggly over the ends of the cutter handgrips, cap one end of each pipe and wrap up with wilsons wrap, voila extra leverage for your cutters that you can break down and stow
+Forewarned76 Outstanding, I like how you think, thanks for the tips!
+Forewarned76 Awesome input. I picked up some pipe, got it cut down to size. Now it's time to test on one of my larger padlocks.
I think you have most of it covered. I would throw in a fire kit and poncho for rain coverage/tarp.
I think you are right on point with having this type of kit I do have some suggestions for you in pretty much of the modules that you have....
1. Intel- You might want to think about adding some type of small radio so you can hear if there is any weather things you need to know about, places to avoid. Perhaps a 2 way radio to communicate with another person, maybe even a short wave radio, an possibly a police scanner.. Some of these can be bought as combined units I highly suggest you look into them. Especially with the intentions of this kit. You do not want to be going into a HOT zone. What i mean is you dont want to be leading yourself into like a riot zone, or something like that.
2. Cordage... I think it would be a good idea to add some type of cordage that is better at supporting weight an also some cordage that doesnt have such elasticity to it. Such as bankline perhaps a #36. Just make sure you get real bankline not the walmart crap. An I would also include in this section several carabiners that i would trust my weight to an several that i could use as a make shift pully system.
3. Water System... In addition to the clear tube especially when getting water from already filtered source if it is not compromised I would suggest adding a marine grade hose. If you are getting water that is some how not filtered that i would use the clear hose so you know the difference. I would also suggest getting like a sawyer mini an putting a carbon filter in the mix it will help a lot... for filling up that msr water pouch. Also just a type when prepping your water storage containers use hydrogen peroxide an water in a 1 to 4 ratio this is what hospitals use. They do not use bleach.
4. Breaching Tools- I just recently learned about this oddly on youtube an have tested it myself it does work. You might want to add some heavy duty wrench
5. Personal Safety- 1. I think you should have some type of firearm on you... you have zero mention of this. 2. You should definitely have eye protection, an a filtered mask a couple of them those N-95 masks arent that expensive. I would also think perhaps some foam ear plugs might be good if you are doing tons of banging on something in a factory type place, also perhaps some knee pads.
Lastly, I was just thinking you might want to put together a small tool roll of like a universal socket set. They have ones that in cover a lot of sizes in just a few pieces good set. I would also put in a a screw driver set that has the same set up. I just think these few more tools might be helpful in the event your needing something to help with electricity, cars, security. Where you might be taking batteries, alternators, electric panels.
This just also popped in my mind perhaps some discuss on this items usefulness might be warranted an what i thought of is those collapsible luggage or grocery carts that you see a lot of older people using? it might come in handy to have that in your pack. An than as your getting stuff take it to one central place where that is at putting it in that. So you can get it back to your location easily. What do you think?
Hope you enjoyed my ideas. I have a similar kit myself. Glad to see someone else is on the same wave length as myself.
I appreciate you taking the time to write up all these details. Agree 100% about the 2 way radio, got any suggestions taking into account price, quality and range?
Already upgraded the cordage with two mountaineering carabiners, great minds think alike :D
Good point about the Sawyer Mini, I have two already, wouldn't be much effort to find room in the pack considering how compact that filter is.
I think I saw that video about the wrench, did they use two in combination to snap a padlock?
I didn't mention the weapon aspect since I figured it would great an unnecessary debate. My carry weapon is a Glock 19, never leave home without it. Got the eye pro covered now, but still need to order those N-95 masks.
Liking the idea of a socket set and multi drive screw driver, big thumbs up on that one, good call!
About the cart or someway to transport, grocery carts are a dime a dozen, would be probably easy to locate and use on. Maybe I could use one of those large game carts that hunters use?
Thanks again for the input, stay tuned for Version 2, should be putting out that video in a month or so...
Maybe even better would be an older model hand held scanner. The old ones could pick up police and air traffic frequencies. (the police frequencies are blocked on a lot of the new ones I understand) That way you could keep track of about anything that was broadcasting in your locality. Also, keep in mind that if things get bad enough, the bad guys might be using police cars for 2 way.
Was looking at some bearcat scanners yesterday. Even beyond use in a SHTF situation, it provides great intel on what's going on in and around your area. When I used to visit my Grandfather for the summer, we'd sit in the garage listening to the scanner and reloading ammo. Good times :)
Also adding cheater bars to the bolt cutters will give the leverage needed to cut locks and bolts. ( for those who don't know a cheater is a small pipe that fits over the tool handle to add leverage)
Yeah I like this video and definitely took a lot of advice from it. I live in an area that mostly woods and a few fields, and every house has gun-toting hunters. I've never thought about actually cutting a chainlink fence because around here you can either just go around or jump it assuming concertina wire isn't present. I'm going to have to pick up some of those small bolt cutters for the truck and also that little hacksaw.
Nice kit and i completely agree with you about the urban survival stuff
+€Frogeroz NL I'm making sure to put the focus on Urban Survival, doing my part :)
In a SHTF scenario I already have a house with all the heavy duty hand tools I’ll ever need in it, so that is always going to be my base and the place I’ll defend. The only reason I’d be out with a kit like yours would be to break into other houses and steal food, although I’d hope my preparations would make it unnecessary.
Sounds like your squared away well. As part of home preps, I think people should focus on tools as well
@@TheSurvivalOutpost don't steal,, borrow..
I got my binoculars really good ones UV with a night lens included for 10.00 from good will in almost new condition.
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Great kit! I like to think I will be long gone in a SHTF scenario, that I will have seen it coming soon enough to get out of dodge to an isolated area...but, you never know...I think your kit is an outstanding idea...
+Kees Roma I like to think the same, but you never know and that's what survival is all about, being ready for the unexpected.
Very comprehensive setup my friend. At the same time a ton of gear to carry. Bolt cutters for cutting fence could likely be replaced for a good set of side-cuts. Doubtful you would need gas collection devices in your pack either. Just a few helpful tips. Great video sir.
Thanks, appreciate the input. Reminds me I need to redo this video. I've scaled down the kit abit since the video was put out
Could consider adding rubber door wedges to keep doors either open or closed behind you. Other people have said it, but eye pro is a must.
You'll want to have two mult-itools on your kit! :) One to hold the nut and the other to turn the bolt! :)
That's a great point!
Thanks! :) Most of the people out there prepping try and pack EVERYTHING, but that is really impossible realistically. I pack for 3 primary things. 1.) Potential, 2.) Redundancy, & 3.) Multi-function. I think that if you can't carry it on your body in load bearing gear without encumbering yourself, then you don't really need it. For me, backpacks are potential scavenge/forage collection space, not for essentials so if necessary they can be dis-guarded in an emergency . But that is me! :) When I scavenge or forage, I cache a.s.a.p. That way I am never caught out and have re-supply when necessary. I really like what you are putting out there! :) Smart! :)
Well done, man.
Great ideas. I would add more tools for locks like padlock shims and bump keys-be sure to get rubber washers to put on bump keys. I would definitely get eye protection. When you are prying something loose you do not want something flying to your eye.
Awsome kit, i was thinking of putting a similar kit together and u gave me some good ideas. As i live in the north country, right on the edge of the white mtns national forests there are alot of rural towns and bigger cities not just forest and trees. Plus I travel alot so i never know where I'll be when things go south.
Hey glad you liked it. It would be easy enough to toss in your vehicle and forget about it until its needed. Thanks for watching!
excellent video - never heard of ayone who made a kit/bag especially for foraging, to enable and find ways to collect what you need. Truely very very smart and helpful. I have all the items you mentioned, now all I need to do is make an extra bag for it. btw there are mini plyers as well, found some in a hardwarestore some time agoi and bought several for all my packs. excellent video!!! thank you very much!!! ps some ducttape won't be bad either...
Duct tape is for sure a good idea. I added some small needle nose pliers, better than the usual pliers on a multi tool
very nice tool kit thanks for sharing atb John
+Turtle Bushcraft And thanks for watching John!
I would use the DEAD ON multi pry bar hammer tool . I would also bring pepper spray for that occasional dog that might be holing up in or being left to guard property that youmight not have seen going in. I would also bring a multi tester to test any electronic parts or maybe some batteries to test any flashlights radios I might find. I would also bring a flashlight. In case you are suddenlt surrounded by other marauders and have to hunker down and hide until dark and slip out at night and find your way back with your map in the dark. And bring some hot dogs or bologna for any multiple dog packs that might be guarding a high value property that you needto get into. You throw the bologna about 50 yards away and make a dash for the target and hopefullyget there before they can get back. And keep another slice of bologna on you to repeat when leaving the target house or property. I would also bring a slide bar and screwdriver or a FORCE OVER tool to start any vehicles you might encounter along the way. Why walk back to your camp location if there was a vehicle you might have been able to drive and drive back with all your stuff and more. I use to repossess vehicles in Los Angeles. I would also Bring a couple of locks with me in case I find or need to stash some of the stuff I found at a nice location and needed to make sure other LESS PREPARED VULTURES want to wander on the property. NOW I LOCKED IT UP SO I CAN COME BACK. I would also have a few signs from HOME DEPOT or LOWES that say NO TRESPASSING OWNER HAS A SHOTGUN. If I did have a property that wasnice for the pickings I would post it where everyone could see it. That way the less motivated VULTURES would move on and I can come back to the property. If these were helpful to you shoot me back an email
+paul mccummiskey Tons of great information, spoken like a guy who has experience. Agreed 100% about the dogs, they are a factor to consider, had more than a few close encounters when I've been out and about. A good treat turns any dog into a cute little baby. Good point about putting up the signs to deter others. You gave me some excellent points to consider for a new video. Thanks and appreciate the support!
I was going to give you a tumbs down till I heard what you said at the end regarding urban survival...well done! keep it up!
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching
a couple of good additions,
-- Masking (or duct) tape .... ideal for putting on windows before you break them,
(helps keep the glass together also)
-- An off cut of wool blanket (or some other thick fabric) for muffling the sound of breaking glass.
+neil castell Appreciate the input, damn fine idea. Thanks for watching!
I thought since the idea is to breach obstacles, a possible option would be to use a demolition tool that's like a crowbar and hammer combined such as the Fatmax by Stanley.
The second thought, was to have rope or a rope ladder to help get into basements, lower rooms, or to climb up and then ascend when finished. Tarps, canvas bags, or maybe a bucket and a few carabiners can be used to collect and lift or lower supplies. It's probable that after a breakdown of society that those who tend to seek trouble will damage and vandalize resources before thinking how it's useful.
Those demo tools are awesome, I considered getting a Fatmax. Really depends on your intention. If you are simply want to get into a facility to loot, then break down the door. If you are considering a building for shelter, then you want to be a bit more discreet I would think.
Certainly, but sometimes we might just need to remove a few boards or pry open a window. I personally have yet to buy or train with a lockpick set. I am not too bad with old credit cards and door knobs. :)
I have used a Fatmax and was not impressed. I would rather carry a flat bar and a roofers hammer
Good to hear real world experience. It looks badass enough, but to be honest, I couldn't justify the price.
The bolt cutters could be removed from the pack if their primary purpose is to cut chain link fence. A leatherman, pliers or similar tool, is all that is needed to make passage through chain link fence. Straighten out a "loop" on the bottom and un twist the same vertical wire at the top. that wire will spiral out toward the top very easily.
That's a great point, thanks!
Getting rid of the lockpick tools and the bolt cutter will also reduce your "burglary tool" profile if you get stopped and searched.
Nice pack! Where can I get one of those multi keys? If you don't already have one I suggest getting a police scanner for your pack. While your smart phone has scanner apps in a shtf event your phone won't be much use. However scanners run on AA batteries and transmit on the UHF/VHF frequency which will allow you to not only hear your local pd/fd but amateur radio also. Having the upper hand on knowing where people are is key.
+BlindShooter Declan Good point on the scanner...you can pick up the 4 way key here: amzn.to/1scTIzS
To get gas from modern cars in SHTF the easiest method is to take a screw driver and puncture the plastic gas tank. It's a lot less weight and bulk than the siphen kit.
Good point, less weight and easier to operate. I guess the only issue would be if you did not have a way to get a can fully under the tank, let's say if the vehicle was literally sitting on the ground etc. The hose makes it easier to get gas no matter the position of the vehicle.
Hiya. I'd recommend getting a dim red-light headlamp.
excellent video. entertaining as well as intelligent. great stuff.
+Junkyard Fox Glad you liked it, I had fun shooting the video and of course plotting out the tool kit
how about a video on finding a safe sleeping spot during 72 hour quick excursions.avoiding patrols.
I like it, good idea
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Dang you really be replying years later? Also, are feeling better knowing that in uncertain times like these you will be prepared?
looks like a very well thought out kit thanks for the video
+Amra Survival Glad you liked it, I'm already plotting out version 2 :)
Watching this video in April 2021... pucked up some ideas for the props and dress for a proposed post-SHTF action adventure horror series set in a 2020s tropical country in S.America, revolving around the story of a city girl that bugs out of a major city to a rumored distant rural sanctuary.... American expat salutes from Venezuela!.
Can't wait to see it!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost We will pass along the social media and website data soon to you and others in the Prepper community...just got some series concept art up on Deviant Art and Instagram.
Excellent!
I didn't notice any type of flashlight or headlamp item as well as multiple ways of Starting Fire or first aid. A few small things that I have in my Urban bag. That I notice weren't in yours. A small Altoids can stove. MRE a little water. Paracord. Hidden handcuff keys. Pocket knives with window Breakers. P-38 can opener. Of course some of these items I would take out to make room if I was out in the city foraging for more supplies. Like handles are canned goods firing fuel Etc
Lots of great points, but bear in mind this is specific for resource collection, scavenging, etc. Which reminds me, I need to redo this bag a bit based on experience. Def add a flashlight and sillcock key.
When doing a B&E you may find it best not to leave the location wide open so your first choice should be a to pick the locks so the can be left lock if you find a real big hoard of food. That requires a number of trips.
Your right about this whole concept, remember most of us will consider going vulture to be simple looting and kill a looter so be careful. If thing get hard someone may hold up in a lock building going out at odd hours that could run you into a conflict. I know if I'm resorting to looting the stakes are very high.
I couldn't agree, yes it could take more time to pick a lock, but keeping that entry discreet can make a big difference for many reasons. Even if it's not full of "treasure" it could still maybe be used for shelter or cache gear or weapons short term. And when it comes to being careful, you can bet I'll be moving at low light time keeping my profile low and always toting the AK and Glock! Thanks for watching!
My brother is a Meth Head and they seem to lay around the house all day then go out at Night. Then they steal anything not tied down. I know how they are about stealing. My concern is that they would show up at their nest with a fresh dose of Meth. I don't care if I had to shoot one but I also don't want to leave a bullet that can lead back to me. Like that wouldn't happen all that stuff isn't registered any where. I use to work at a place that locked up all the tools and supplies they purchased for their employees to use. So two shifts a day you could not get to a anything. I put my skills at B&E to good use unlocking lock doors and windows so people could use the supplies and tools that were there for them to use. My most common tool was a very thin blade folding knife this was good for windows and some locks. one time there was a door that the Company kept locked but I noticed that the window next to it could be unlocked easy with my thin knife so I unlocked it one evening I worked there 4 more years and no one ever saw it was unlocked.
Yep that's their SOP, steal anything not tied down. We have a huge meth issue here in Tennessee, run into my fair share. I too have a thin blade with me and an old credit card that helps with most cheap locks. Too bad you had to break into your own work place to get tools to do work!
Rather than a cameo pack, I would use a DARK MIDNIGHT BLUE pack for nighttime OPS. That color ABSOLUTELY VANISHES AFTER DARK!
Thanks for the video! I would suggest dumping the wire cutter and getting a good multi-tool and depending on how far you go from your "base", ditch the gas collection. It seems to be taking up a lot of space. Depending on where you're trying to get to in a vehicle, 1 liter won't go far. Let's say an average car is 20mpg, then 1 liter will only get you 5 miles. If I had my Jeep, then we are talking 3-3 1/2 miles. Keep up the good work! Subscribed!
Thanks for the input! Reminds me a new kit review is long overdue, stay tuned!
great video and choice of tools
+couchcamper Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I have the same bolt cutters but I added 2 pipes to make my handle's longer to cut more
I agree with prepping for urban more than wilderness, sure there are forest areas around me but it's a lot easier to just go next door for supplies (assuming next door left town during an event)
+Icarus Even if your neighbors hit the road and leave their house empty, keep an eye for abandoned structures in your area. Where I live, there are 5 in a 10 mile radius. Thanks for watching!
+The Survival Outpost down in Louisiana its not hard to find abandoned buildings, at least where I am there are abandoned buildings in the cities
+The Survival Outpost down in Louisiana its not hard to find abandoned buildings, at least where I am there are abandoned buildings in the cities
Given how trigger happy most preppers seem across the pond I'd be happy to have a periscope if I lived over there. The ability to see round a corner without putting your head around would be a certain life saver. It would be interesting to see a video on any strategies that you might have too. Where to target, what to look for etc. Me personally I would try to avoid one of these situations going alone. Ideally you'd have comms with at least one other person and have a number of diversions set up. I would also suggest any strategies possible to ensure that you are not being followed. Changing routes, trip wires, doubling back and an overwatch if possible
a periscope could come in very handy. diversions and kill zones and funnels. i don't about trigger happy, I don't see any news about preppers shooting people
great job
Fish filleting knife for the gasoline screen. Very sharp edge and springy metal. Fabricate/buy a pump that works with your siphon so you won't accidentally drink gasoline while pumping it to your container. You should also consider a plastic bag to store the gasoline; plastic brands like halar, UHMW, Tecalor and PET can contain Diesel and although not permanently, contain gasoline aswell.
Good ideas, I can see the filleting knife coming in very handy. Thanks for watching.
Carry a small boo-boo first aid kit, eye protection is a must, safety (steel toed) boots, a roll of duct tape and a painter or dust mask(s). Other than that, good thought kit.
Steel toe boots for sure. After this video, I added a small IFAK that fits in my cargo pocket and a n95 mask
11:50 a bottle of disinfectant if you do get a small cut in your hands.
Good advice!
Also some super glue to seal it and keep it from getting infected. I like the kind that comes in the little bottles with screw type lids.
+Wasteland Seven downside to that is that if the glue gets in to your blood, it can actually cause clotting which would lead to further permanent damage, overall it's best to use thread and needle (in my opinion).
@@BattleGrave steristrips best of both
Very informative!
Great vid.
You have a lot of great things.....it's like the Dream Team of survival gear. but question realistically how heavy is your pack? I saw a crowbar, tomahawk, bolt cutter, fuel canteen, gas hoses , folding saw....and we haven't even talked about weaponry, ammo, aid, food,cloth etc.....
I can't recall how heavy, been years since I filmed that video. If I had to guess about 30lbs. Bear in mind this is a pack and contents dedicated to scavenging and nothing else.
Well thought out kit. I agree, though, you need eye protection and a good dust mask. Might make sense to have a padlock with you to replace you might have to cut off so you can gain access again in the future. Thanks for sharing.
Extra padlock is a great idea, thanks for watching1
Nice load out, keep the good videos coming!
Thanks, more videos will be coming!
great vid bro, check out sparrows lock picks and they have some good 14in folding bolt cutters they work just as well as non folding bolt cutters, also they make siphon pumps lightweight and works fantastic....jmho.....Great vid man!!!!
i have also added a master key set that has master keys for everything from boats cnc machines to toilet paper and hand towel dispensers......wilderness survival relates to urban in MANY occasions so dont just skip it because your in the city
Great input,thanks for the note about the master key set, I had it on my list but had forgotten. I'll have a look at sparrow lock sets, cheers!
christopher martin If the police found you with this stuff it would probably look like equipment for burglary. However when they saw some of the survival equipment they'd probably know that you were a prepper and that it was not a drug thing or a burglary thing.
1. nite vision
2. punch hole in gas tank and catch it in oil change pans for fuel
3. bump keys
4. more tubing
5. contractor trash bags
6. basic wrench kit, screwdrivers, pliers
Good idea on the night vision, thanks for watching!
Thanks for making the video! Tool kits are missing from a lot of proper lists.
I like the ideas presented here.
Thanks for watching!
I agree great ideas, good stuff to think about for sure. only think i would mention is doing this stuff in the dark, without a light. hobos are whom i take most lessons from because they live the apocalypse survival lifestyle every day. Most of them that ive talked too spent a lot of time at night scavenging and resting during the day. just a thought. great vid.
David Hunt you make some very good points!
Not bad at all: very sensible compared to a lot of over-the-top bags... :)
Thanks, appreciate the support!
I would highly consider taking the average razor knife and switching a breakaway razor blade with a shorted hacksaw blade. Also a lockpick gun is quicker and more effective and quicker than normal picks.
Good ideas, appreciate the input. I've never used lockpick guns before, sounds like something I need to try out.
be careful with that thawk hammerhead; i've broke off mine when i was pounding over steel I-beam. Also you could soak bandana in vinegar an up the protection factor in case of heavy dust in air (or just buy cheap halfmask with dust filters ;) ). nice tips , thanks :)
Wool blanket, Quality Salt, Pure Silver Dollar....Wool=Warmth, Salt=Trace Elements, Silver=Keeps Water, wounds and mouth Disinfected ... Weight is next nothing, cost effective, physically important. I could go on but your nearing weight capacity once your loaded with water, food, supplies and fuel for the moment.
you don't need those bolt cutters - you can cut fencing with a leatherman. If you were going to carry something large like that, hardened cable cutters would probably be of more use, like if something is secured with a steel cable type lock.
Yup I agree. Tossed the bolt cutters a while back.
you need to add cigars once lit you can carry to new location. to restart a fire or ride out a storm in your shelter.
great vid thanks