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Good deal, def grab that rain cover, it's a nice asset. Just be sure to get one that's a good match to your AO. Looking back I wish I could have gotten a woodland pattern vs multicam
I usually don't mind roughing it for a few days, even if the weather is bad, but when my girlfriend is involved, I always carry my trusty Inflatable Hotel from Acme products. The front desk clerks are friendly and the complementary breakfasts are wonderful. She gets a good night's sleep and the mood-swings are kept to a minimum. Great video, keep it up.
Thank you for this video. You offer many excellent points of information. Personal hygiene, including oral care, is absolutely essential. Failure to keep clean invites a host of problems one does not want to have to solve in a SHTF/bugout scenario. Next in importance is the ability to make fire so as to prevent hypothermia, cook food, and purify water. Next in importance is food, followed by shelter. Finally, one may need a means of self-defense. (I would NOT squeeze the trigger in a SHTF/TEOTWAWKI scenario unless it was absolutely a case of immediate life or death.) Of course, the specifics of any situation might cause one to reorder these items in terms of priority. E.g., an impending snowstorm may push shelter to the top of the list. One must be ready, willing, and able to respond and adapt to changing conditions.
All you need to keep yourself clean can fit in a students pencase. Things like: Toothbrush, toothpaste, female pads, soap, Deo. You can buy the small packages. Last up to a week!
Gotta have some way to bathe, esp those particular areas. Baby wipes are great for this. There are also adult sized washing cloths. I've gotten packages of them at the dollar tree store,
Also implied: a firearm with an extra mag (or two). Seventy-two hours is a lot longer than we tend to think as we watch these videos from the comfort of our home....
Unloading into the rain cover is a good tip incase you get caught in a situation where your unpacking and need to move quick. The battery bank I'd consider looking at something like a ka500 wind up radio its wind up, solar and takes batteries has 2000mah power bank, torch and radio
The one tool I often see overlooked in these sorts of videos is a sharpening tool or stone. While some people are sufficiently skilled to use rocks found in the environment, most would do well to include a sharpening stone or pocket sharpener to deal with a situation where your cutting tool is dulled or even damaged.
Depends on the source. If its an urban area, I'll prefilter first, then run it through my Sawyer then boil it. But typically I have no issues with my filter and its served me well.
Sanitation kit and collapsible fluid container . . . great ideas! Another way to think about a sanitation kit is to consider what you want to take through a TSA checkpoint. on a business/vacation trip. Also, don't forget prescription meds.
Great point, whether your heading out on vacation or not, hygiene still matters and for those unfortunate to have required prescription meds, don't forget those!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost any gloves really don't have a favour but the mechanics ones are good. As for the glasses that's really personal choice and cost. But both items I feel are a must in any situation from riding a bike to shtf scenarios. One small bit of crap in the eye or sliced finger can have a massive impact on your situation. Great vlog buddy
A simple lightweight plastic. Peanut butter jar with a twist-on lid. It's a resealable container. That's relatively durable. That you could use to store. Fish and other meats as well as other things. ( " And as we all know. Containers are king " ) And having a container store food in. Is very important. It will keep the air. Out of the food. As well the bugs.
My go to items... small lock pick kit.. can opener..( think about it!) fire striker flint ... now you can get into any house/shop/stores .. open and cook ... oh and it fits into the handle of a survival knife...
Have you actually tested the solar feature on your power bank? If not, I suggest you try it. I’ve bought them and read reviews on them, and with one panel they are basically useless. I’m just curious if you’ve tested yours and if you have, how well does it actually work?
Bug suits, worth their weight in gold. Leaf suit, a nice tiny alternative to a ghilly suit, great for hunting and staying concealed . Instead of a spare knife, I carry a spear head. Works as a knife, high carbon and with 1 screw I can attack it to a stick/pole and use for hunting and self defense.
Great to see you out and about using your kit, unlike some who sit in their back room man cave telling us rathering than showing us how good stuff is! I like the idea of a large water carrier, the drinking straw filters are fine as a back up in my smock, but to really ensure you have enough to cook with and hydrate you need a large carrier to save time. To save time on filtering and also to help store water if you are not on the move too much I find filtering from the main collection system easier, something like the Platypus GravityWorks is cheap and easy, I use the Katadyn Camp 10L tactical as it copes with dirty water if required, there's also the smaller Gravity BeFree 3L for those with cleaner water sources in their region. Personal admin is overlooked too often, having a wash may not be cool to discuss on youtube, but essential in real life situations. A few days of no wash, no teeth brushing or other abolutions and most people will feel terrible, not to mention dental infections are awful. My large pack for extended 'bug out' has a Sea to Summit Pocket Shower which some might say is an indulgence, but diving into a clean stream is not always an option and hence if you have the 10l katadyn you can filer enough water also for a pocket shower easily to wash in clean water, you don't have to use it every day but useful to those of us who don't want to be filthy in long term survival situations! Well done for highlighting that no matter how careful you are in the countryside we pick up scratches and cuts, we must keep them clean. I often wonder why youtube preppers and outdoors people don't like to mention that after a long hike or perhaps in a bug out situation a long day running for your life, we will have aches, pains, sores and bruises. One of the things that can help clean us up and look after much of that without having to use our medical kits is Grandpa's Witch-Hazel Soap grandpasoap.com/products/witch-hazel-bar-soap/ it really does help if you need to clean up and rejuvenate, saves on breaking into our med kits. Anyhow, I am convinced on your face mask idea in addition to a shemagh, with rain and wind in colder climates it's a winning idea and additional uses to match. Thanks and all the best from your friends in England.
Yeah I don't see the point to having the gear you don't use. Makes zero sense. All my videos are demonstrating real-world use if you're not training then how can anyone take your advice? I've had my eye on that pocket shower, glad to hear you like it. Thanks for the soap suggestion, I'll look into that. A good bar of soap is a must. ATB and thanks for the comment!
Maybe I'm just spoiled, but why does nobody include toiletpaper/wet wipes?! multipurpose: 1 --> stay clean 2--> great firestarter 3 --> if in great need even stop bleedings
When you said "where in the hell is your"?....... I was already thinking "toilet paper". I always laugh at bug out kits that don't have a simple essential as toilet paper and tooth brush and small tooth paste or even some soap. I agree with you. It's mandatory for health and hygiene. Plus a morale booster to be clean and have some wet wipes. Not to mention if you're with other people, you don't want to smell like shit and be all nasty and dirty. Anyone that wants to use leaves or wing it. Have fun. I will have a tooth brush and toilet paper.
A LifeStraw water purifier is a must for every bug out bag. You only need two knives. Big parang knife for chopping wood, butchering game, and a small razor sharp knife for skinning etc. Books are heavy. PDF of book and maps on smartphone is easy. By the way, keeping your smart phone up and running during bug out is very necessary unless we are looking at nuclear EMP attack, or you are a fugitive on the run. Back up battery, or small light solar charger helps make it through 72 hours. 9mm pistol with a 9mm Ketec Sub 2000 folding carbine is vey light weight, gives you self defense and hunting options. Just some observations.
Great advice Robb, agreed about the knives. I have my primary and the small er one for skinning and feathersticks. Big fan of collapsing/compact weapons. I run a SU16 as my go to battle rifle and my G19
Couple items that I think is a must is heavy mil trash bags and a large dry bag. Heavy mil trash bags are great for a lot of things and dry bags make sure your gear is safe from the elements. One item that I just purchase is the new lite bugout roll. For me having everything organized and finding them when needed is very important. Great piece of gear!
Tks. Mosquitoes attack the bare face too. A net is useful. Many nasties enter through the skin, eyes, ears nose, mouth, under fingernails, under toe nails, & the soles of the feet. It is disturbing to think about possible contamination from the air, touching anything. Basically, just everyday living we are bombarded by parasites, hemmoths( sp), pathagens, viruses, metals etc. What do you think of copper pans?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I had my Sister covert my one for me by sewing a bit of an old hi vis jacket inside so if you can use a sewing machine should be simple thanks again great vid
I carry all of these! I also keep a collapsible trowel for cat holes, I keep a diva cup for that time of the month, ranger beads on my bag and on my knife. Great video thanks! I feel like I’m on track!
I use the RAVPower charger as you saw in the video, link in pinned comment. Not a fan of solar panels only. Too fragile and takes a long time for charge. The RAVPower can charge via DC or Solar.
I'm in Australia. One of the things I've heard time and again from people who have lost everything in a bushfire (wildfire) is that they miss having a bra which fits properly. So for men, prepping for female family.. Please keep that in mind. While people and charitable organisations often have clothes to offer people, having your own familiar under garments makes a huge difference to morale.
Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this fine video. You offered some great pointers. I really appreciate the information. Take care out there. 🤗
I'd just take my large to medium sized hunting pack, it can haul large amounts of meat and enough storage for 10 days of anything I need but I would not totally load it considering if I dont have space and I find something I need where am i gonna put it so I'd leave 10 to 20% of space left in my bag and then I'd bring a rifle with a thermal and regular sight which could be used for self defense and for hunting and I'd have just boots and probably camo coat and pants so I can stay hidden in bushes from either people or when I'm hunting. But I've never even been hunting but I'm about to so that would be practice and all that would be ready at basically anytime I'll keep it in my car in my bedroom or anyplace I need it that's close. This is only saying that I get to the woods and I'm not in a city but i live in a rural area with a bunch of woods next to me house. also I'm only 12. Anybody think there flaws?
You got a better plan than most adults...here's my suggestions. #1. Noise is your enemy, the sound of your weapon attracts unwanted company. #2. Don't rely on hunting for survival unless you are experienced and have a means and way to store the meat. #3. Develop a system of caches (food, ammo, clothes) that can be used in event of emergency. #4. Get with an adult and go hunting. It may appear simple and easy but its not. But above all, I would suggest focusing on completing a fully functional 3 day survival kit and then using it as much as possible. You have woods next to your house, go out there and spend the day. Get to know the game trails, the terrain, the wildlife. Build a shelter, make a fire, cook food. Train with your gear and get that vital experience. Good lucky buddy!
Don't use your tarp or bag cover for collecting water. They have chemicals in the waterproofing treatment process that will seriously harm you. If you've ever had water collect on a tarp and it sits over night and you've noticed the "white frothy stuff", that's the chemicals getting pulled out.
Good thoughts for a bug out bag. Here is my 2 cents and you will get your moneys worth. USB sticks are cheaper than a hard drive check the discount bins. I got two 128 GB sticks for 20 bucks. An OTG cable attaches a USB stick to an Android phone. There is probably one for I phones also. For most bug outs we are not talking the end of the world scenario. We are talking about having to get away from a wildfire, some people were given 30 minutes to get in their vehicles and get out. Hurricanes give you a few days warning and you decided whether you stay or go. Your home could be leveled by a tornado, earthquake or pick your own natural disaster. Any way you go you might only have a few minutes to grab your stuff. End of the world situation cell phones and electronics will be pretty much useless. In every other situation having your cell phone charged can help you keep in contact with your loved ones. Text messaging works better in some situations than voice. Because every other idiot is trying to call their friends and family. For natural disaster situations where you have to leave your home. Most bug outs are by vehicle. Hurricane and wildfire evacuations. Preparation and planning is the key. You need to have a plan. Where do you plan to bug out to? If that location is also in the danger zone what is your alternate location? Does your family know the plan if they are separated about where to meet up, how to communicate? Do they have the ability, skills and resources needed to get to the bug out location without YOU. Maps, good road maps are a must. Back roads might be an option, but during Hurricane Rita in Texas those that evacuated from Houston WERE GIVEN NO CHOICE WHERE THEY WERE GOING OR HOW THEY WERE GOING TO GET THERE. The National Guard, State Guard, The Highway Patrol and Local police controlled the access off and on of the roads. The Interstates and US highways were made ONE WAY ONLY, YOU WENT WHERE THEY POINTED. You were not just allowed to drive off through the country with no destination. People were stuck in their vehicles for 20 plus hours. No exits no gas and no water and no restrooms. With their families and children going 5 to 10 miles an hour. So if you think you need to evacuate you need to have enough sense to leave before they make it mandatory. This is part of the preparation phase. You need to make copies of your important documents, all of this can be stored on a USB stick as a backup. Wills, Home loans or titles., car titles, tax documents, bank account numbers, credit card numbers and their contact numbers. In case you have to be away from your residence for a significant period of time. Names and phone numbers of your personal physicians. All medical information especially copies of prescriptions. Having a supply of your prescription medication. Some of this medication might need refrigeration. Having a 12 volt refrigerator in your bug out vehicle might be a necessity for you. Take pictures of all your stuff. You might need it for the insurance settlement later. Digitize family photos especially those that should not be lost. a quick way to do that is just take pictures of your pictures. Hopefully you got some good stuff here and ideas.
Great points all around. Like you, my usual 72hr kit is designed around dealing with natural disasters. So apart from the 500gb drive which size is required for essential data, I have a small binder stored in a waterproof lining that contains all the important documents. Thankfully I am not on any prescription drugs, BUT if I was, I would be carrying double supply in case some of it was lost, got wet, etc. Good point about taking pics, never considered. Thanks for the comment!
Sanitation kit? Bet you most people don’t have a long term one. Items: heavy duty :) rubber gloves, two different colored face cloths, one for your butt, the other to wash your body.,. Two small medium stiff brushes, one to scrub the butt cloth and the other to clean your skin or clothes. Small to medium container of Dr bronzers multipurpose concentrated liquid soap and dawn dish detergent. Travel size tooth pastes, antiseptic listerine, and bar soap for shaving. Two freezer gallon size zip lock bags to store damp cloths, , and two medium size garbage can liners, as a make shift bucket for wash and rinse. Run out of plastic bags you with have to use a 1 or 2 quart pot. TP and other toiletries will eventually run out, as well as Dr Bronners concentrated liquid soap. So bring the appropriate size. If doing a cache with these items let some of the liquid soap out of the container because it will expand during freezing and put it in a separate zip lock bag.. It may sound gross using a cloth but that’s what was used on millions of babies butts along with cloth diapers for generations before baby wipes and disposable diapers appeared. Your bandana can do a lot of things, but somethings it should never do. Happy trails.
Just depends on your intentions. For long term I like your hygiene kit, for shorter term, 24-96hrs, all you really need is toothpaste, toothbrush and soap...and a shemagh which I use for basically everything these days. Haven't used it for TP but would def be used if the need arose.
If you are a woman, carry a Pibella or other urination assistance device. Urban or woodland, it make sense to be able to stand to pee. Avoid unsanitary sitting / squatting areas, keep a better surveillance on the area, go without having to disrobe as much or remove your gear. They weight nothing and take up very little room, no more than a tactical flashlight.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost You're welcome. I noticed a few women in the comments, so figured I would share. I have 3 Pibellas, one for the emergency bag, one in my purse and one for my normal hiking gear. They're good for taking to concerts and stuff too, so you don't have to sit on a nasty portapotty.
@@KimberlyGreen About 1.8% of my subscriber base is female lol, would like to pump up those numbers so I appreciate your input. In the future, I'd like to create content that engages with women more so any suggestions are appreciated.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Most prepper channels focus on the 72 hour window, and in gear-centric, individualistic way. Although a generalization, consider that women tend to focus more on nurturing, family-building & social cohesion. In other words, more about taking care of others during, and rebuilding after, the disaster, bug-out, zombies, whatever. And we focus less on gear. What if the situation goes longer? What if you have a family? What do you do after it's over? How do you recover? And then of course there are the women-specific issues, like the aforementioned bathroom issues & feminine hygiene and so forth. To engage women, you're going to have to study the situation from their perspective. A reasonable way to get started would be pose hypothetical scenarios to the women in your life and listen to what their concerns would be. Do very little talking and lots of listening. Best case would be get several women in a room and listen to them discuss it. (Women usually operate through collaboration & consensus, whereas men tend to line up behind the most dominate leader / idea.) Their discussion will probably take you into areas you never thought about. Example scenario: Four-person family, with two children aged 5 and 7. Stranded in a snowbank on a remote back country trail on the way back from a weekend camping trip. How do you prepare for that? Remember that, most likely, the woman will be managing the children while the man is making shelter, etc. And the kids aren't old enough to contribute much. What do you think the woman will need to manage and care for not only herself (if the man has to strike out for help) but keep the children safe, distracted, etc? What if she's injured? She's still going to be more focused on the children than her own needs. How do you empower the young children to do some things easily so the woman isn't as taxed?
Nice ideas! I remember back in the late 1990s when a really bad storm system ripped through my home state. So much of the state lost power that the governor declared a “state of emergency”. 9 or 10 pm curfew, forget exactly what time but the National Guard/cops rolled through the city streets and back roads for a couple days. Cell towers had no power for at least 2 days so no phones. With that in mind if something like that happens you’ll be better off turning off your phone so the battery stays fresh.
You might be joking about charging your phone but in a real situation, there's a fair chance you're going to be separated from your loved ones. Even if service is down you'd be desperate to check regularly just incase a message did get through if service resumed temporarily. Plus the photos. That'll mean a lot, esp if you have kids.
Actually I saw a news article recently about a mass, days long power outage. Phones worked, at least for a fair part of it. Here's a link as it makes for interesting reading for those into prepping. shared.upday.com/index.html?streamType=ntk&edition=en&teaserId=07459ca6-e94d-4cf1-b233-ecca94aa4628&articleUrl=www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-mass-power-cut-hits-16526099
You really delivered! There were a few items or versions of the item that made sense and got me thinking about my set up. also, Nice sense of humor on the social media problem we have. rock on! Oh, and Subscribed.
Something I almost never see is is a pellet gun and I know it's not super powerful but for the size and the number of pellets you can carry it's worth it. Let's be honest in a real bug out it's probably not only going to be 72 hrs so having something like that to get small game is a good thing.
Pellet guns are a great choice. I pack one in my long range gear since I consider my Bug Out Bag to be used for 72hrs. Anything longer I'm breaking out my Exomountain Gear
Yeah, if you're going to be using the face mask to strain water be careful your cup hasn't been heated if it's not fully cotton as most of them aren't, they will melt. A 100% cotton bandana won't melt, will filter water and many other tasks.
Forgot, one more thing, zincofax ointment for Diaper rash. You might Lol. Butt it Prevents chaffing and you would wish you had it.... just a thought....
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Search the discount bins at the electronics stores. I got two 128 GB sticks for 20 dollars. Also having a OTG cord that will attach your cellphone to a USB stick is handy for backing up your phone in case you have to ditch it.
Does 25 years travelling by bicycle count? I learned some useful stuff this way. Powerbanks with bateries suck. (Have to charge the bank first) Get a seperate panel and bank. When you need a paracordspool you don't know how to roll up paracord. (Me personaly never ever had the need for paracord) But in a shtf i probably will want some. I still have to try out my chainsaw. They used that in WW1 too. :))
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Stretch out your pinky and thumb and make figure 8 around it. Leave a few feet, wrap it around the bundle and loop it through a single loop and tuck it under the wrap you've just made. Corporals Corner is an excellent channel when it comes to rope and knots. ;) Ps: still jealous of your auscam smock. ;))
8:06 *#7* ..LMAO...That is soo True...I bought a 1/2 Dozen different brands of them wire saws to test out.....they all broke..LOL 8:14 .. *#8* Live in 2019 ...People are now using TERABYTE harddrives....Gigabyte is old school...my grandkids tell me..LOL 9:17... *#9* Sanitation kit / Clean kit / self care kit / Hygiene kit / Dopp kit / Travel essentials kit etc.....It is amazing how fast you can go through your kit items and they need restocking. Good to have a large size kit. 80% preppers are urbanized or live in urban areas.. *I would like very much..to see what you got for an **_URBAN BOB_** 10 items* ..cheers
Ok fine TB > GB, BUT...Cloud > storage on your device. At least to most, I like a mix of both. About that Urban BOB 10 Top...I'm doing a top 10 every month, stay subbed.
Good stuff. The idea of using pack cover to lay gear out on is something I hadn't thought of. A great way to keep it clean and together. It is to easy to leave something laying in the dirt.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost socks plenty of socks that's all I need say. Jock itch and chafing are annoying but you can still survive. Now if you have trench foot that can be for life and if you can't walk you can't eat. Sorry hands and feet keep them safe. I'll watch more when I can I'm currently at work. Stay safe and live free
@@spudsdj8384 socks and foot care are key! To mitigate chafing I wear rash guards under my jeans, works perfectly and has the added benefit of keeping you cool or warm depending on the type you choose...
Yup Sea to Summit is a great brand with lots of products to choose from. I have a few dry bags and a compression sack which I’ll feature in next months “10 Items To Add To Your BOB”
Absolutely gotta have cash. I'll be covering this and other additions in next months video. I always carry a mix of denominations on me with about $5 in change in my car for tolls.
tell me you have a Faraday case for all those electronics...baby wipes are more effective, in last case I'll do like mothers used to, use a tissue baby diaper and wash it no need to clean with leaves. I got a flashlight and a hair cutting machine rechargeable by USB and a hand crack charger, will outlast all batteries, shaving cream and blades. solar power won't work during a volcanic/nuclear winter. also carry some stain remover for the hands, for when you handle pine tar, for example. I carry a kit with effervescent tablets containers, with stain remover, fire dragon gel, etc, and also Naphthalene balls dissolved in water to spray around the camp, the most effective way to keep animals away, including snakes. many will miss a pair of elastic wrist bands and knee pads. carry as much as yo can, so survival will be easier and more comfortable, the secret is in having three stages of the BoB that you can loose if you need to. I really can't understand Altoids survival kits when you can carry three times more as easily... you can save a lot of volume/weight if you make the tissue bed and bench to improvise the frame in the spot, as shown in "Far North Survival and Bushcraft". If you don't know "Coalcraker Bushcraft" go check it, priceless tips. Or buy cheap and good quality 100% natural "Tiger Balm" instead of all the pharmaceuticals to colds and flu, muscle/joint pains and headaches. Have a venom extractor kit, a fish/hunt kit, a spice kit for cooking... I bought a fishing rod that folds as a big pen, and my can opener has the size of a coin. You get the idea. Do you know that you can last one year solely on three flasks of Solgar's Male Multiple supplements? How about "Pemmican", emergency ration and biscuits instead of expensive MRE's, in many cases filled with stuff you can buy in the supermarket? You can save a lot packing your own, you have homemade protein/energy bars, hardtack, you name it. Muesli cereals and condensed milk are awesome option for last instance, you can get a load for the price of 5 MRE's. Make homemade Isotonic powder to mix with water, half a tea spoon of pink Himalayan salt, half tea spoon of backing soda, three soup spoons of fructose, mix Brazilian "Guarana" powder extract for flavor and energy. for homesteaders, you can find in You Tube how to make a bike generate/store energy, and connect it to a saw and a homemade washing machine, while you exercise. I see everyone making trip wire alarms with gadgets that say" someone near placed this here", but there's a way of making it in a way you don't even noticed you stepped one, go to SurviveSmart - Snake's one minute survival tips. When you're buying everything shiny and new, you ain't practicing improvisation, my substitute to the expensive "Monowalker" is a drink delivery cart. Watch heavy images so you won't flip out when you see stuff like in Russia's famine in 1920, mothers selling their dead children for meat, or wagons of blown children being carried like in Syria not long ago. I could go on and on, most Preppers just ain't as prepared and knowledgeable as they like to think.
Nobody is even remotely prepared so many factors so many variables so many threats. Thanks for the detailed post, tons of great info. I'll check out those one minute survival tips...thanks!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost don't mention it, that's what we're here for, to help each other. been learning from your content too and I can't even help the channel =) it's true, if you take your prepping to a deeper level it helps a lot, but it's also a fact that you can even be well prepared and won't make through first days, and vice versa.
Pack a good pill case with anti diarrhea, ibuprofen, stool stofner , gravol, ant acid (zantac) tylenol, vitamin C, potassium, benadryl. All these can help in a stressful situation etc. Just a thought.....
Basic first aid is in most vids. But I agree most people dont think about vitamins and stuff. I keep protein powder in there as well cause I'm pretty shitty at catching food. Magnesium is a good and often overlooked one. It's one of the most common deficiencies these days and very important for energy. Do you keep potassium pills or? I usually have the nu salt whatever salt substitute
If MARCH doesnt mean anything to you. You will struggle in any medical situation especially in a grid down situation. $200 on good quality TCCC first aid kit and a few youtube videos is all the know how you need to save a life.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost i personally havent actually taken a class but i have watched videos of classes then researched the questions that i had. Most of my questions were answered by SkinnyMedic as he has several videos going into detail about very specific things. But i still plan to take a class soon
wound closer kit with needle and thread in case you need to stitch your skin back together. them butterfly ones don't cut it. ( dont cut it LOL i am too funny)
Okay, I see by the date on the video this comment is kinda late, but maybe someone will find it useful. As the video mentions, everyone's needs, wants, and so on are unique to the person, the seasons, area/terrain, the scenario ( which effects how long you may need to bug out and thus the size and type, as well as contents, of the ruck ) and more. I live in a very rural area way up in the mountains of the U.S. South, in the kind of isolated area that people will mostly be looking to bug out to. For me to leave my house ( no one wants to bug out ) means that things have gotten so crazy that my B.O.B. is more like an I.N.C.H. bag. Plus, counting on the SHTF scenario to be all good within 72 hours is kinda naive I think. For that reason, I gravitate towards large military rucks that can carry more than I can for distances, with lots of MOLLE on them. If I'm strapping on a big ruck, pistol belt, chest rig, weapons, mags, ammo, etc... I will use my U.S.G.I. MOLLE 2 large rucksack, ILBE ( both with their assault packs ), something like that ( both are really good ) and make full use of the MOLLE. Okay, onto the stuff a lot of people don't think about. A camo bug net hood that doubles as both a bug net and sniper veil/concealment mask. Drugs/meds bags and full trauma kit ( not just a boo boo kit and some OTC meds you see in so many videos, I'm talking lots of real RX meds and full trauma kit An extra set of camos and 3 extra sets of Sofies ( boxers, socks, and Tee shirts, all Ranger folded and in a waterproof bag, plus about a dozen bandanas ( I wear them and they have so many uses like water filter, tourniquet, cloth, and lots more ) About 3-4 wash cloths in addition to the wash cloth in my big hygiene kit, to use as washable toilet paper ( I got the idea on that Reallybigmonkey 1 guy's channel ). I bring lots of Wet Wipes and Ready Bath towels, plus some toilet paper, but those will eventually be used A Swiss military solar shower. Has about a 5 liter capacity ( I think ), packs nice and easy, flat, and light, can double as a water collection bag, lets you get a warm shower, and more A scrubby sponge to wash my mess kit ( carried inside mess kit along with my chow utensils set [rolled up in a bandana to keep it from rattling], 1 qt. canteen cup, metal water bottles, etc... I don't remember hearing anyone mention this, but it's pretty important to keep those washed really good IMO. Area map, map of the state I live in, and map that includes parts of adjoining states Small tool kit roll There is more I could mention, but I will save you a novel-length post. So those are some of the things I keep ready. I also use the hand chainsaw to supplement my folding camp saw and hatchet. I agree that keeping up hygiene is very important not just as a morale booster, you need to keep your body and teeth in good shape or they will start to wear and fall apart and you will be grungy, get sick easier, and generally start to fall apart and not as aware as you should be, which could get you killed in a SHTF scenario. Hope these help some people
great detailed comment, thanks! i like that you mention the solar shower. stay tuned, I'll be releasing my INCH bag v3.0 shortly. I also dig the hand chain saw as a back up to a regular hefty folder. also great call on the extra sets of base layer, ranger rolled and waterproofed.
OK I very rarely subscribe at anyone but you've managed to make me lol but I've now watch about 6 or 7 of your video I'm try to see now if you've ever tried wet fire or put it into one of your fire starting kits
Excellent. Glad you added a change of clothing and a hygiene kit. Mine is is just soap, toothbrush and toothpaste but I believe you should have a bar of soap minimum. Lots of issues disappear by just washing your hands.
Im resorting my kits just cause all the crap that's going on, but back in the 90s I EnE'd thru Africa: AD meds and baby powder is now always on the top of my list! I had Compass, bush knife, Ranger panties, Bush shorts, field jacket, web gear a small bag w Filter, Krugerands, Passport, a good pair of Boots and some teva sandals (back when they lasted). Took 8days It wrecked my body but I made it, total suck fest but I wished I had baby powder to dust my balls and AD meds the whole time....
Sanitation kit... Avoid cheap disposal razors you have not tested thoroughly first. Many will be morale downers. Bamboo toothbrushes are favoured by many thru hikers as they are lightweight. A super absorbant dish cloth makes a useful, lightweight hiking towel. During bushfires (wildfires) many people shared updates in real time on social media, it was an effective information and communication source when available. So please don't underestimate social media in an emergency.
Thanks for the bamboo toothbrush suggestion. And yes social media can be an asset in an emergency situation. 10 Years ago people would look to local news, but now I get the latest and greatest sometimes in realtime from Twitter. Edit...example right now, Twitter has the best news on the suspected car bomb in Nashville twitter.com/cnnbrk/status/1342481918193881094/photo/1
8:08 WOW!! .. 1. Idea: Impressive!! 2. Nope! A chain saw chain works only *one way* pulling it back will bring you nothing and 2nd ly you need too much power for no result. Balance your energy and effort.. you'll need food to compensate the wasted energy .. Edith says: A simple USB drive would have done the job. No need for heavy electric devices like the SSD or the power bank!! Useless crap, sorry! .. Edith again: Ballistol! You're missing Ballistol. Spray or pure oil has multiple uses. A def must-have in any emergency/1st aid kit .. 11:42 Edith again: Fucking love your humor!! 🤣🤣🤣👍
Great comment, yes its important to conserve energy. Instead of using any cutting tool, one could first try to snap branches by hand and also locate dead dry wood on the ground if possible. I have to have the larger SSD instead of a tiny USB stick due to I actually use that 500GB of space and the data xfer rates is 1000% times faster. Sure you can leave your phone at home and then no need for power bank. One could argue that if the situation is terrible enough for you to be forced into the woods, keeping your phone on your person, powered on might reveal your location to hostile forces.
Bin the shave cream and razor. Also chop off half the handles on the tooth brush and razor (if you're keeping it).... you don't need them, wasted space ;)
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Hi Blitz. Thank you for your presentation. Some great information. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel
I have all of the items you had suggested except for 2 the face masks and the rain cover
Glad you enjoyed it BP!
Good deal, def grab that rain cover, it's a nice asset. Just be sure to get one that's a good match to your AO. Looking back I wish I could have gotten a woodland pattern vs multicam
I usually don't mind roughing it for a few days, even if the weather is bad, but when my girlfriend is involved, I always carry my trusty Inflatable Hotel from Acme products. The front desk clerks are friendly and the complementary breakfasts are wonderful. She gets a good night's sleep and the mood-swings are kept to a minimum. Great video, keep it up.
Ah, that's exactly what I need for my gear set....an inflatable hotel. Does it come with A/C?
I always throw some good nail clippers in with my sanitation supply's. Very little space and weight, but extremely useful if you need them.
Good call
Gortex millitary sleeping bag cover. It works great. Camo. 40 bucks. No tent needed.
Yup that’s a great option.
I add the rest of the sleeping system in winter time.
Container, cordage, cutting, cover, combustion. Everything else is a luxury item.
Those are the barebones basics indeed
Snivel items should not be ignored. Even Beavis knows you need tp for your bunghole.
Thank you for this video. You offer many excellent points of information.
Personal hygiene, including oral care, is absolutely essential. Failure to keep clean invites a host of problems one does not want to have to solve in a SHTF/bugout scenario. Next in importance is the ability to make fire so as to prevent hypothermia, cook food, and purify water. Next in importance is food, followed by shelter. Finally, one may need a means of self-defense. (I would NOT squeeze the trigger in a SHTF/TEOTWAWKI scenario unless it was absolutely a case of immediate life or death.)
Of course, the specifics of any situation might cause one to reorder these items in terms of priority. E.g., an impending snowstorm may push shelter to the top of the list. One must be ready, willing, and able to respond and adapt to changing conditions.
appreciate the detailed comment, and good point about the priority being flexible
Even with my two medical 🚑 degrees. I have a first aid booklet. It really helps to pracrice the basics again and again.
That’s good to hear I’m on the right track. Thanks for the comment Doc!
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Hahahaha, "Let's not be a complete fricking savage." Hahahah, love it!
Jus keeping it real, gotta stay fresh
All you need to keep yourself clean can fit in a students pencase.
Things like: Toothbrush, toothpaste, female pads, soap, Deo. You can buy the small packages. Last up to a week!
That's right, don't need much
Gotta have some way to bathe, esp those particular areas. Baby wipes are great for this. There are also adult sized washing cloths. I've gotten packages of them at the dollar tree store,
Also implied: a firearm with an extra mag (or two). Seventy-two hours is a lot longer than we tend to think as we watch these videos from the comfort of our home....
I got with two extra mags for the G19
I agree with the socks but I ain’t wore underwear in over a decade and started not wearing it right after boot camp lol life’s a lot better now lol
Hey thats one less bit of clothing to carry so good for you hahaha
Unloading into the rain cover is a good tip incase you get caught in a situation where your unpacking and need to move quick. The battery bank I'd consider looking at something like a ka500 wind up radio its wind up, solar and takes batteries has 2000mah power bank, torch and radio
I like those windup radios. I have one in my INCH bag that sound exactly that one. It includes a USB port for recharging
Don’t forget the chapstick
That's included in the sanitation kit
Amen brother. No chapstick in the desert is no bueno.
BURTS FTW
The one tool I often see overlooked in these sorts of videos is a sharpening tool or stone. While some people are sufficiently skilled to use rocks found in the environment, most would do well to include a sharpening stone or pocket sharpener to deal with a situation where your cutting tool is dulled or even damaged.
Great point...I used to carry a sharper tool but now prefer a stone. Small, lightweight
Always boil the WATER the filter is not enough
Depends on the source. If its an urban area, I'll prefilter first, then run it through my Sawyer then boil it. But typically I have no issues with my filter and its served me well.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost you should still boil all water from out side unless it is rain water that is safe as long as it has not been on the ground
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There's through hiker's all across the US that never boil water unless it comes out of a cow pond or a well with a dead cat in it.
Sanitation kit and collapsible fluid container . . . great ideas! Another way to think about a sanitation kit is to consider what you want to take through a TSA checkpoint. on a business/vacation trip. Also, don't forget prescription meds.
Great point, whether your heading out on vacation or not, hygiene still matters and for those unfortunate to have required prescription meds, don't forget those!
Gloves and safety glasses are a must
100%...what's your favorites? I have a pair of mechanix work gloves with leather that are great. for eyepro i just have a pair of knock off oakleys
@@TheSurvivalOutpost any gloves really don't have a favour but the mechanics ones are good.
As for the glasses that's really personal choice and cost. But both items I feel are a must in any situation from riding a bike to shtf scenarios. One small bit of crap in the eye or sliced finger can have a massive impact on your situation. Great vlog buddy
A simple lightweight plastic. Peanut butter jar with a twist-on lid. It's a resealable container. That's relatively durable. That you could use to store. Fish and other meats as well as other things. ( " And as we all know. Containers are king " ) And having a container store food in. Is very important. It will keep the air. Out of the food. As well the bugs.
My go to items... small lock pick kit.. can opener..( think about it!) fire striker flint ... now you can get into any house/shop/stores .. open and cook ... oh and it fits into the handle of a survival knife...
Spot on...ever try out bump keys?
Have you actually tested the solar feature on your power bank? If not, I suggest you try it. I’ve bought them and read reviews on them, and with one panel they are basically useless. I’m just curious if you’ve tested yours and if you have, how well does it actually work?
Works better than most, but like all solar panels, it takes FOREVER to recharge.
Bug suits, worth their weight in gold.
Leaf suit, a nice tiny alternative to a ghilly suit, great for hunting and staying concealed .
Instead of a spare knife, I carry a spear head. Works as a knife, high carbon and with 1 screw I can attack it to a stick/pole and use for hunting and self defense.
Great to see you out and about using your kit, unlike some who sit in their back room man cave telling us rathering than showing us how good stuff is!
I like the idea of a large water carrier, the drinking straw filters are fine as a back up in my smock, but to really ensure you have enough to cook with and hydrate you need a large carrier to save time. To save time on filtering and also to help store water if you are not on the move too much I find filtering from the main collection system easier, something like the Platypus GravityWorks is cheap and easy, I use the Katadyn Camp 10L tactical as it copes with dirty water if required, there's also the smaller Gravity BeFree 3L for those with cleaner water sources in their region.
Personal admin is overlooked too often, having a wash may not be cool to discuss on youtube, but essential in real life situations. A few days of no wash, no teeth brushing or other abolutions and most people will feel terrible, not to mention dental infections are awful. My large pack for extended 'bug out' has a Sea to Summit Pocket Shower which some might say is an indulgence, but diving into a clean stream is not always an option and hence if you have the 10l katadyn you can filer enough water also for a pocket shower easily to wash in clean water, you don't have to use it every day but useful to those of us who don't want to be filthy in long term survival situations!
Well done for highlighting that no matter how careful you are in the countryside we pick up scratches and cuts, we must keep them clean. I often wonder why youtube preppers and outdoors people don't like to mention that after a long hike or perhaps in a bug out situation a long day running for your life, we will have aches, pains, sores and bruises. One of the things that can help clean us up and look after much of that without having to use our medical kits is Grandpa's Witch-Hazel Soap grandpasoap.com/products/witch-hazel-bar-soap/ it really does help if you need to clean up and rejuvenate, saves on breaking into our med kits.
Anyhow, I am convinced on your face mask idea in addition to a shemagh, with rain and wind in colder climates it's a winning idea and additional uses to match. Thanks and all the best from your friends in England.
Yeah I don't see the point to having the gear you don't use. Makes zero sense. All my videos are demonstrating real-world use if you're not training then how can anyone take your advice? I've had my eye on that pocket shower, glad to hear you like it. Thanks for the soap suggestion, I'll look into that. A good bar of soap is a must. ATB and thanks for the comment!
Maybe I'm just spoiled, but why does nobody include toiletpaper/wet wipes?! multipurpose: 1 --> stay clean 2--> great firestarter 3 --> if in great need even stop bleedings
Not spoiled 😂 I never leave without wet wipes and tp.
When you said "where in the hell is your"?....... I was already thinking "toilet paper".
I always laugh at bug out kits that don't have a simple essential as toilet paper and tooth brush and small tooth paste or even some soap. I agree with you.
It's mandatory for health and hygiene. Plus a morale booster to be clean and have some wet wipes. Not to mention if you're with other people, you don't want to smell like shit and be all nasty and dirty. Anyone that wants to use leaves or wing it. Have fun. I will have a tooth brush and toilet paper.
That's right, leaves are NOT toilet paper, glad you liked the video
Make a little hot tent where you put hot stones in and do a sauna, rub skin down with sand and take a cool dip like the iraquois
No toilet paper. Keep 5-6 wash clothes. Wash & reuse.
@@brucel.phillis1395 That's disgusting Bruce. Have fun with that.
@@spicecrop What do you think the people used before toilet paper was invented?
A LifeStraw water purifier is a must for every bug out bag. You only need two knives. Big parang knife for chopping wood, butchering game, and a small razor sharp knife for skinning etc. Books are heavy. PDF of book and maps on smartphone is easy. By the way, keeping your smart phone up and running during bug out is very necessary unless we are looking at nuclear EMP attack, or you are a fugitive on the run. Back up battery, or small light solar charger helps make it through 72 hours. 9mm pistol with a 9mm Ketec Sub 2000 folding carbine is vey light weight, gives you self defense and hunting options. Just some observations.
Great advice Robb, agreed about the knives. I have my primary and the small er one for skinning and feathersticks. Big fan of collapsing/compact weapons. I run a SU16 as my go to battle rifle and my G19
A very helpful video. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Every time I hear that line what's up guys I did instantly picture the guy from Goonies with a pirate hat in the Superman shirt
actually...that's the #1 addition to your BOB...a Baby Ruth :)
@@TheSurvivalOutpost no my ant ruth die in 2007 bad heart
Socks and underwear can be put in vacuum sealer bag. Not only is it water proof but it compasses them as well.
Great idea!
Good stuff. The important thing here is to not become complacent, evaluate your bag and gear in regard to time of year and expired items.
Gotta train with your gear. Too many people buy the gear then let it collect dust. Never made sense to me.
Couple items that I think is a must is heavy mil trash bags and a large dry bag. Heavy mil trash bags are great for a lot of things and dry bags make sure your gear is safe from the elements. One item that I just purchase is the new lite bugout roll. For me having everything organized and finding them when needed is very important. Great piece of gear!
Yep couldn't agree more! I'll be covering those items and more in my next "!0 Items To Add To Your BOB" video
Tks. Mosquitoes attack the bare face too. A net is useful. Many nasties enter through the skin, eyes, ears nose, mouth, under fingernails, under toe nails, & the soles of the feet. It is disturbing to think about possible contamination from the air, touching anything. Basically, just everyday living we are bombarded by parasites, hemmoths( sp), pathagens, viruses, metals etc. What do you think of copper pans?
Nets are nice to have for sure...about pans...I prefer cast iron only
NIce list! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Very useful info. Thank you.
Hi I have a rain cover that is recoverable Hi vis on the inside & camo on the outside I had it made for me as a signaling option Great vid many thanks
I like that...see if I can find a cover like that. Thanks
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I had my Sister covert my one for me by sewing a bit of an old hi vis jacket inside so if you can use a sewing machine should be simple thanks again great vid
The chain saw and hard drive are two things I also keep, which I rarely hear anyone else mention.
some of us are OLD school and use axe and smoke signals..LOL
Awesome vid, I'll definitely add a couple of these.
Cool glad it helped!
gloves and masks,.....if you haven't heard, the creature from the dark continent is here and doing well. sanitation has a much more dire consequence.
I carry all of these! I also keep a collapsible trowel for cat holes, I keep a diva cup for that time of the month, ranger beads on my bag and on my knife. Great video thanks! I feel like I’m on track!
100% on point Heather, well done!
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what you think about solar power-bank ? is it works good? and which will you choose ?
I use the RAVPower charger as you saw in the video, link in pinned comment. Not a fan of solar panels only. Too fragile and takes a long time for charge. The RAVPower can charge via DC or Solar.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost thanks for answer, I will check this solar bank ... :)
I'm in Australia. One of the things I've heard time and again from people who have lost everything in a bushfire (wildfire) is that they miss having a bra which fits properly. So for men, prepping for female family.. Please keep that in mind.
While people and charitable organisations often have clothes to offer people, having your own familiar under garments makes a huge difference to morale.
Ok that's a great point, thanks for that!
Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this fine video. You offered some great pointers. I really appreciate the information. Take care out there. 🤗
Thanks Rose, Glad you enjoyed it!
Blitz some excellent multi choice selection of kit there..glad you remember the bergan cover...atb Mitch.
Thanks Mitch, I never forget good advice
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I'd just take my large to medium sized hunting pack, it can haul large amounts of meat and enough storage for 10 days of anything I need but I would not totally load it considering if I dont have space and I find something I need where am i gonna put it so I'd leave 10 to 20% of space left in my bag and then I'd bring a rifle with a thermal and regular sight which could be used for self defense and for hunting and I'd have just boots and probably camo coat and pants so I can stay hidden in bushes from either people or when I'm hunting. But I've never even been hunting but I'm about to so that would be practice and all that would be ready at basically anytime I'll keep it in my car in my bedroom or anyplace I need it that's close. This is only saying that I get to the woods and I'm not in a city but i live in a rural area with a bunch of woods next to me house. also I'm only 12. Anybody think there flaws?
You got a better plan than most adults...here's my suggestions.
#1. Noise is your enemy, the sound of your weapon attracts unwanted company.
#2. Don't rely on hunting for survival unless you are experienced and have a means and way to store the meat.
#3. Develop a system of caches (food, ammo, clothes) that can be used in event of emergency.
#4. Get with an adult and go hunting. It may appear simple and easy but its not.
But above all, I would suggest focusing on completing a fully functional 3 day survival kit and then using it as much as possible. You have woods next to your house, go out there and spend the day. Get to know the game trails, the terrain, the wildlife. Build a shelter, make a fire, cook food. Train with your gear and get that vital experience.
Good lucky buddy!
Good idea.
I could make one of those para spools.
Don't use your tarp or bag cover for collecting water. They have chemicals in the waterproofing treatment process that will seriously harm you. If you've ever had water collect on a tarp and it sits over night and you've noticed the "white frothy stuff", that's the chemicals getting pulled out.
in a true survival situation I probably wouldn't care about chemicals...but that is a good point to consider
Birth certificate etc. stored on a device. BRILLIANT! Never thought of that and havent seen it yet in any other video. Nice one :-)
Thanks glad it was helpful
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Thanks, same to you and family J!
Good thoughts for a bug out bag.
Here is my 2 cents and you will get your moneys worth.
USB sticks are cheaper than a hard drive check the discount bins.
I got two 128 GB sticks for 20 bucks. An OTG cable attaches a USB stick to an Android phone. There is probably one for I phones also.
For most bug outs we are not talking the end of the world scenario.
We are talking about having to get away from a wildfire, some people were given 30 minutes to get in their vehicles and get out. Hurricanes give you a few days warning and you decided whether you stay or go. Your home could be leveled by a tornado, earthquake or pick your own natural disaster.
Any way you go you might only have a few minutes to grab your stuff.
End of the world situation cell phones and electronics will be pretty much useless.
In every other situation having your cell phone charged can help you keep in contact with your loved ones. Text messaging works better in some situations than voice. Because every other idiot is trying to call their friends and family.
For natural disaster situations where you have to leave your home.
Most bug outs are by vehicle. Hurricane and wildfire evacuations.
Preparation and planning is the key.
You need to have a plan.
Where do you plan to bug out to? If that location is also in the danger zone what is your alternate location? Does your family know the plan if they are separated about where to meet up, how to communicate?
Do they have the ability, skills and resources needed to get to the bug out location without YOU.
Maps, good road maps are a must. Back roads might be an option, but during Hurricane Rita in Texas those that evacuated from Houston WERE GIVEN NO CHOICE WHERE THEY WERE GOING OR HOW THEY WERE GOING TO GET THERE.
The National Guard, State Guard, The Highway Patrol and Local police controlled the access off and on of the roads. The Interstates and US highways were made ONE WAY ONLY, YOU WENT WHERE THEY POINTED. You were not just allowed to drive off through the country with no destination.
People were stuck in their vehicles for 20 plus hours. No exits no gas and no water and no restrooms. With their families and children going 5 to 10 miles an hour.
So if you think you need to evacuate you need to have enough sense to leave before they make it mandatory.
This is part of the preparation phase.
You need to make copies of your important documents, all of this can be stored on a USB stick as a backup.
Wills, Home loans or titles., car titles, tax documents, bank account numbers, credit card numbers and their contact numbers. In case you have to be away from your residence for a significant period of time.
Names and phone numbers of your personal physicians.
All medical information especially copies of prescriptions.
Having a supply of your prescription medication. Some of this medication might need refrigeration. Having a 12 volt refrigerator in your bug out vehicle might be a necessity for you.
Take pictures of all your stuff. You might need it for the insurance settlement later. Digitize family photos especially those that should not be lost. a quick way to do that is just take pictures of your pictures.
Hopefully you got some good stuff here and ideas.
Great points all around. Like you, my usual 72hr kit is designed around dealing with natural disasters. So apart from the 500gb drive which size is required for essential data, I have a small binder stored in a waterproof lining that contains all the important documents.
Thankfully I am not on any prescription drugs, BUT if I was, I would be carrying double supply in case some of it was lost, got wet, etc.
Good point about taking pics, never considered. Thanks for the comment!
Sanitation kit? Bet you most people don’t have a long term one. Items: heavy duty :) rubber gloves, two different colored face cloths, one for your butt, the other to wash your body.,. Two small medium stiff brushes, one to scrub the butt cloth and the other to clean your skin or clothes. Small to medium container of Dr bronzers multipurpose concentrated liquid soap and dawn dish detergent. Travel size tooth pastes, antiseptic listerine, and bar soap for shaving. Two freezer gallon size zip lock bags to store damp cloths, , and two medium size garbage can liners, as a make shift bucket for wash and rinse. Run out of plastic bags you with have to use a 1 or 2 quart pot. TP and other toiletries will eventually run out, as well as Dr Bronners concentrated liquid soap. So bring the appropriate size. If doing a cache with these items let some of the liquid soap out of the container because it will expand during freezing and put it in a separate zip lock bag.. It may sound gross using a cloth but that’s what was used on millions of babies butts along with cloth diapers for generations before baby wipes and disposable diapers appeared. Your bandana can do a lot of things, but somethings it should never do. Happy trails.
Just depends on your intentions. For long term I like your hygiene kit, for shorter term, 24-96hrs, all you really need is toothpaste, toothbrush and soap...and a shemagh which I use for basically everything these days. Haven't used it for TP but would def be used if the need arose.
If you are a woman, carry a Pibella or other urination assistance device. Urban or woodland, it make sense to be able to stand to pee. Avoid unsanitary sitting / squatting areas, keep a better surveillance on the area, go without having to disrobe as much or remove your gear. They weight nothing and take up very little room, no more than a tactical flashlight.
Thanks for sharing your perspective, didn't consider that angle cause well...I'm a dude lol
@@TheSurvivalOutpost You're welcome. I noticed a few women in the comments, so figured I would share. I have 3 Pibellas, one for the emergency bag, one in my purse and one for my normal hiking gear. They're good for taking to concerts and stuff too, so you don't have to sit on a nasty portapotty.
@@KimberlyGreen About 1.8% of my subscriber base is female lol, would like to pump up those numbers so I appreciate your input. In the future, I'd like to create content that engages with women more so any suggestions are appreciated.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Most prepper channels focus on the 72 hour window, and in gear-centric, individualistic way. Although a generalization, consider that women tend to focus more on nurturing, family-building & social cohesion. In other words, more about taking care of others during, and rebuilding after, the disaster, bug-out, zombies, whatever. And we focus less on gear. What if the situation goes longer? What if you have a family? What do you do after it's over? How do you recover?
And then of course there are the women-specific issues, like the aforementioned bathroom issues & feminine hygiene and so forth.
To engage women, you're going to have to study the situation from their perspective. A reasonable way to get started would be pose hypothetical scenarios to the women in your life and listen to what their concerns would be. Do very little talking and lots of listening. Best case would be get several women in a room and listen to them discuss it. (Women usually operate through collaboration & consensus, whereas men tend to line up behind the most dominate leader / idea.) Their discussion will probably take you into areas you never thought about.
Example scenario: Four-person family, with two children aged 5 and 7. Stranded in a snowbank on a remote back country trail on the way back from a weekend camping trip. How do you prepare for that? Remember that, most likely, the woman will be managing the children while the man is making shelter, etc. And the kids aren't old enough to contribute much. What do you think the woman will need to manage and care for not only herself (if the man has to strike out for help) but keep the children safe, distracted, etc? What if she's injured? She's still going to be more focused on the children than her own needs. How do you empower the young children to do some things easily so the woman isn't as taxed?
Nice ideas! I remember back in the late 1990s when a really bad storm system ripped through my home state. So much of the state lost power that the governor declared a “state of emergency”. 9 or 10 pm curfew, forget exactly what time but the National Guard/cops rolled through the city streets and back roads for a couple days. Cell towers had no power for at least 2 days so no phones. With that in mind if something like that happens you’ll be better off turning off your phone so the battery stays fresh.
Or putting it in airplane/battery saving mode. If you're going to be checking for signal every few hours its better than turning it on and off
Appreciate the vid. Regards from Scotland
You might be joking about charging your phone but in a real situation, there's a fair chance you're going to be separated from your loved ones. Even if service is down you'd be desperate to check regularly just incase a message did get through if service resumed temporarily.
Plus the photos. That'll mean a lot, esp if you have kids.
Half joking about the phone. Sometimes messages do come through and that's an essential lifeline of comms.
Actually I saw a news article recently about a mass, days long power outage. Phones worked, at least for a fair part of it.
Here's a link as it makes for interesting reading for those into prepping. shared.upday.com/index.html?streamType=ntk&edition=en&teaserId=07459ca6-e94d-4cf1-b233-ecca94aa4628&articleUrl=www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-mass-power-cut-hits-16526099
That was a great read, thanks for sharing. Proves the point well
Working in ft Myers the next two weeks. Love the video as always.
Thanks DB and enjoy the unique flavor that is Florida :)
Great video thanks
Cheers
Quick question. Are all the people doing bug out bags single. I have never seen one for family bug out.
Each family member should have their own bag. Not possible to create a family bug out bag.
Good video. :))
Thanks!
Thanks you for till us
Thanks Alice!
You really delivered! There were a few items or versions of the item that made sense and got me thinking about my set up. also, Nice sense of humor on the social media problem we have. rock on! Oh, and Subscribed.
Thanks I appreciate that!
Great video dude! Have you ever considered switching out some bulky paracord with bank line?
I hadn't considered that, thanks for the suggestion
What is bank line?
Ranger beads are easy to make, last year st the Iowa TH-camr meetup I gave ranger beads to everyone there
Nice work!
Something I almost never see is is a pellet gun and I know it's not super powerful but for the size and the number of pellets you can carry it's worth it. Let's be honest in a real bug out it's probably not only going to be 72 hrs so having something like that to get small game is a good thing.
Pellet guns are a great choice. I pack one in my long range gear since I consider my Bug Out Bag to be used for 72hrs. Anything longer I'm breaking out my Exomountain Gear
Yeah, if you're going to be using the face mask to strain water be careful your cup hasn't been heated if it's not fully cotton as most of them aren't, they will melt. A 100% cotton bandana won't melt, will filter water and many other tasks.
Great point
Forgot, one more thing, zincofax ointment for Diaper rash. You might Lol. Butt it Prevents chaffing and you would wish you had it.... just a thought....
Not a bad idea!
Excellent idea Freddy. Thank you.
Interesting items
Excillent video my friend
Thanks m8!
$60 !!!!??? You only need a $10 memory stick for those important documents.
I'm also storing pics and videos so I need more than a few GB
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Search the discount bins at the electronics stores. I got two 128 GB sticks for 20 dollars.
Also having a OTG cord that will attach your cellphone to a USB stick is handy for backing up your phone in case you have to ditch it.
Great Ideas my friend
Thanks scorpion!
Good list
Does 25 years travelling by bicycle count?
I learned some useful stuff this way.
Powerbanks with bateries suck.
(Have to charge the bank first)
Get a seperate panel and bank.
When you need a paracordspool you don't know how to roll up paracord. (Me personaly never ever had the need for paracord)
But in a shtf i probably will want some.
I still have to try out my chainsaw. They used that in WW1 too. :))
Great input Romin. Is there a specific way to roll up paracord?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost
Stretch out your pinky and thumb and make figure 8 around it. Leave a few feet, wrap it around the bundle and loop it through a single loop and tuck it under the wrap you've just made.
Corporals Corner is an excellent channel when it comes to rope and knots. ;)
Ps: still jealous of your auscam smock. ;))
8:06 *#7* ..LMAO...That is soo True...I bought a 1/2 Dozen different brands of them wire saws to test out.....they all broke..LOL
8:14 .. *#8* Live in 2019 ...People are now using TERABYTE harddrives....Gigabyte is old school...my grandkids tell me..LOL
9:17... *#9* Sanitation kit / Clean kit / self care kit / Hygiene kit / Dopp kit / Travel essentials kit etc.....It is amazing how fast you can go through your kit items and they need restocking. Good to have a large size kit.
80% preppers are urbanized or live in urban areas..
*I would like very much..to see what you got for an **_URBAN BOB_** 10 items*
..cheers
Ok fine TB > GB, BUT...Cloud > storage on your device. At least to most, I like a mix of both.
About that Urban BOB 10 Top...I'm doing a top 10 every month, stay subbed.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost thanks ...got my bell tapped..will wait for your top 10 Urban bob upload..cheers 😎👍
Good stuff. The idea of using pack cover to lay gear out on is something I hadn't thought of. A great way to keep it clean and together. It is to easy to leave something laying in the dirt.
Just dawned on me one day when I was out in the field. Its the simple things that make the difference.
What about 10-12 3" nails... I carry those with me in any pack i carry...and a bug net.
nails are a damn good idea
I personally agree with your list now I will not have the medical book but I'm not a DR an RN or an EMT but I was a Corpsman for 8 years
I'm honored that a navy doc would agree with my list...thanks!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost socks plenty of socks that's all I need say. Jock itch and chafing are annoying but you can still survive. Now if you have trench foot that can be for life and if you can't walk you can't eat. Sorry hands and feet keep them safe. I'll watch more when I can I'm currently at work. Stay safe and live free
@@spudsdj8384 socks and foot care are key! To mitigate chafing I wear rash guards under my jeans, works perfectly and has the added benefit of keeping you cool or warm depending on the type you choose...
Good stuff.
Thanks, glad ya liked it!
AWESOME!
(as usual)
great tips, brother. i don't have a sanitation kit, but i do have a hygiene kit. thanks for sharing, Gyrene. Semper Fi.
Thanks Kid
Nice sea to summit bag I use there role top dry bag in all types of terrain there the best in my experience. Large ones will float your pack .
Yup Sea to Summit is a great brand with lots of products to choose from. I have a few dry bags and a compression sack which I’ll feature in next months “10 Items To Add To Your BOB”
Cash -- Nobody ever says to put cash in their bag.
Absolutely gotta have cash. I'll be covering this and other additions in next months video. I always carry a mix of denominations on me with about $5 in change in my car for tolls.
Along with cash, you can also get some thick silver and/or gold wires. Precious metals in easy manipulate form can be good for trades as well.
@@azice01 Do you know what the specific gravity of gold? How will you test it? I will not barter for shiny wires.
tell me you have a Faraday case for all those electronics...baby wipes are more effective, in last case I'll do like mothers used to, use a tissue baby diaper and wash it no need to clean with leaves. I got a flashlight and a hair cutting machine rechargeable by USB and a hand crack charger, will outlast all batteries, shaving cream and blades. solar power won't work during a volcanic/nuclear winter. also carry some stain remover for the hands, for when you handle pine tar, for example. I carry a kit with effervescent tablets containers, with stain remover, fire dragon gel, etc, and also Naphthalene balls dissolved in water to spray around the camp, the most effective way to keep animals away, including snakes. many will miss a pair of elastic wrist bands and knee pads. carry as much as yo can, so survival will be easier and more comfortable, the secret is in having three stages of the BoB that you can loose if you need to. I really can't understand Altoids survival kits when you can carry three times more as easily... you can save a lot of volume/weight if you make the tissue bed and bench to improvise the frame in the spot, as shown in "Far North Survival and Bushcraft". If you don't know "Coalcraker Bushcraft" go check it, priceless tips. Or buy cheap and good quality 100% natural "Tiger Balm" instead of all the pharmaceuticals to colds and flu, muscle/joint pains and headaches. Have a venom extractor kit, a fish/hunt kit, a spice kit for cooking... I bought a fishing rod that folds as a big pen, and my can opener has the size of a coin. You get the idea. Do you know that you can last one year solely on three flasks of Solgar's Male Multiple supplements? How about "Pemmican", emergency ration and biscuits instead of expensive MRE's, in many cases filled with stuff you can buy in the supermarket? You can save a lot packing your own, you have homemade protein/energy bars, hardtack, you name it. Muesli cereals and condensed milk are awesome option for last instance, you can get a load for the price of 5 MRE's. Make homemade Isotonic powder to mix with water, half a tea spoon of pink Himalayan salt, half tea spoon of backing soda, three soup spoons of fructose, mix Brazilian "Guarana" powder extract for flavor and energy. for homesteaders, you can find in You Tube how to make a bike generate/store energy, and connect it to a saw and a homemade washing machine, while you exercise. I see everyone making trip wire alarms with gadgets that say" someone near placed this here", but there's a way of making it in a way you don't even noticed you stepped one, go to SurviveSmart - Snake's one minute survival tips. When you're buying everything shiny and new, you ain't practicing improvisation, my substitute to the expensive "Monowalker" is a drink delivery cart. Watch heavy images so you won't flip out when you see stuff like in Russia's famine in 1920, mothers selling their dead children for meat, or wagons of blown children being carried like in Syria not long ago. I could go on and on, most Preppers just ain't as prepared and knowledgeable as they like to think.
Nobody is even remotely prepared so many factors so many variables so many threats. Thanks for the detailed post, tons of great info. I'll check out those one minute survival tips...thanks!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost don't mention it, that's what we're here for, to help each other. been learning from your content too and I can't even help the channel =) it's true, if you take your prepping to a deeper level it helps a lot, but it's also a fact that you can even be well prepared and won't make through first days, and vice versa.
that's whats great about having a youtube channel, tons of knowledge cause I don't know it all. appreciate the comment and tips!
I like Russian digital face mask!
Good eye!
Pack a good pill case with anti diarrhea, ibuprofen, stool stofner , gravol, ant acid (zantac) tylenol, vitamin C, potassium, benadryl. All these can help in a stressful situation etc. Just a thought.....
Basic first aid is in most vids. But I agree most people dont think about vitamins and stuff. I keep protein powder in there as well cause I'm pretty shitty at catching food. Magnesium is a good and often overlooked one. It's one of the most common deficiencies these days and very important for energy. Do you keep potassium pills or? I usually have the nu salt whatever salt substitute
Tums is better than Zantac. It works on contact and is also a calcium/magnesium supplement.
If MARCH doesnt mean anything to you. You will struggle in any medical situation especially in a grid down situation. $200 on good quality TCCC first aid kit and a few youtube videos is all the know how you need to save a life.
I’d also suggest Taking a basic first aid course and then if time and money permits finding a course focused on treating major trauma events
@@TheSurvivalOutpost i personally havent actually taken a class but i have watched videos of classes then researched the questions that i had. Most of my questions were answered by SkinnyMedic as he has several videos going into detail about very specific things. But i still plan to take a class soon
@@Dragonstorm1557GAMING Skinny Medic & Patriot Nurse are my favorite channels hands down. Learned a ton from them.
personally not going to worry about instagram when the SHTF!!!
Same here :)
Plus they can locate you threw your phone.seen a drone and strike you.
Well if I'm important enough to warrant a drone strike, you can bet the phone will get smashed.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost - judging by his syntax and spelling.....allen lolly is more than likely a feckin comrade!!!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost you don't have to be important.you will be an enemy of the N.W.O .if you can get a signal most towers will be took out.
Titanium not stainless more expensive yes but like 2 lbs lighter for 30 60 more dollars
Who has a 2lb canteen or cookset lol
Add tiny bottles of liquor to barter with or as a stress reliever!
Ah not a bad idea!
wound closer kit with needle and thread in case you need to stitch your skin back together. them butterfly ones don't cut it. ( dont cut it LOL i am too funny)
Lol I hear ya...not sure how confident I feel about stitching myself up
Okay, I see by the date on the video this comment is kinda late, but maybe someone will find it useful. As the video mentions, everyone's needs, wants, and so on are unique to the person, the seasons, area/terrain, the scenario ( which effects how long you may need to bug out and thus the size and type, as well as contents, of the ruck ) and more. I live in a very rural area way up in the mountains of the U.S. South, in the kind of isolated area that people will mostly be looking to bug out to. For me to leave my house ( no one wants to bug out ) means that things have gotten so crazy that my B.O.B. is more like an I.N.C.H. bag. Plus, counting on the SHTF scenario to be all good within 72 hours is kinda naive I think. For that reason, I gravitate towards large military rucks that can carry more than I can for distances, with lots of MOLLE on them. If I'm strapping on a big ruck, pistol belt, chest rig, weapons, mags, ammo, etc... I will use my U.S.G.I. MOLLE 2 large rucksack, ILBE ( both with their assault packs ), something like that ( both are really good ) and make full use of the MOLLE. Okay, onto the stuff a lot of people don't think about.
A camo bug net hood that doubles as both a bug net and sniper veil/concealment mask.
Drugs/meds bags and full trauma kit ( not just a boo boo kit and some OTC meds you see in so many videos, I'm talking lots of real RX meds and full trauma kit
An extra set of camos and 3 extra sets of Sofies ( boxers, socks, and Tee shirts, all Ranger folded and in a waterproof bag, plus about a dozen bandanas ( I wear them and they have so many uses like water filter, tourniquet, cloth, and lots more )
About 3-4 wash cloths in addition to the wash cloth in my big hygiene kit, to use as washable toilet paper ( I got the idea on that Reallybigmonkey 1 guy's channel ). I bring lots of Wet Wipes and Ready Bath towels, plus some toilet paper, but those will eventually be used
A Swiss military solar shower. Has about a 5 liter capacity ( I think ), packs nice and easy, flat, and light, can double as a water collection bag, lets you get a warm shower, and more
A scrubby sponge to wash my mess kit ( carried inside mess kit along with my chow utensils set [rolled up in a bandana to keep it from rattling], 1 qt. canteen cup, metal water bottles, etc... I don't remember hearing anyone mention this, but it's pretty important to keep those washed really good IMO.
Area map, map of the state I live in, and map that includes parts of adjoining states
Small tool kit roll
There is more I could mention, but I will save you a novel-length post. So those are some of the things I keep ready. I also use the hand chainsaw to supplement my folding camp saw and hatchet. I agree that keeping up hygiene is very important not just as a morale booster, you need to keep your body and teeth in good shape or they will start to wear and fall apart and you will be grungy, get sick easier, and generally start to fall apart and not as aware as you should be, which could get you killed in a SHTF scenario. Hope these help some people
great detailed comment, thanks! i like that you mention the solar shower. stay tuned, I'll be releasing my INCH bag v3.0 shortly. I also dig the hand chain saw as a back up to a regular hefty folder.
also great call on the extra sets of base layer, ranger rolled and waterproofed.
OK I very rarely subscribe at anyone but you've managed to make me lol but I've now watch about 6 or 7 of your video I'm try to see now if you've ever tried wet fire or put it into one of your fire starting kits
I like wetfire, used it quite a bit. But honestly I don't carry much commercial tinder anymore, there's so much available in the forest.
Item no. 3, not necessary, except of course the paracord. Learn to roll up cordage so it docent get tangled
Not essential but nice to have. Takes up no space and weighs nothing
Your shelter should be easier to get to. First thing up and and last thing down
That’s why it’s strapped on the side of my pack with the stakes and related gear in the pack
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Sorry, my bad. I just saw it different.
Re- External drive ...
Use micro SD cards with a card reader instead ... takes literally no space at all, and doesn't need electricity.
I would use those...hell I have a ton of em laying around but I need more than 64 or 128gb in space
@@TheSurvivalOutpost you can put quite a bit of stuff on 128 GB
Sandisk has already 400Gb chips. but I wouldnt put all my eggs in the same basket. :)
Excellent. Glad you added a change of clothing and a hygiene kit. Mine is is just soap, toothbrush and toothpaste but I believe you should have a bar of soap minimum. Lots of issues disappear by just washing your hands.
i agree, soap lasts longer.
I put in 3,000lb paracord
Im resorting my kits just cause all the crap that's going on, but back in the 90s I EnE'd thru Africa: AD meds and baby powder is now always on the top of my list! I had Compass, bush knife, Ranger panties, Bush shorts, field jacket, web gear a small bag w Filter, Krugerands, Passport, a good pair of Boots and some teva sandals (back when they lasted). Took 8days It wrecked my body but I made it, total suck fest but I wished I had baby powder to dust my balls and AD meds the whole time....
Sanitation kit... Avoid cheap disposal razors you have not tested thoroughly first. Many will be morale downers.
Bamboo toothbrushes are favoured by many thru hikers as they are lightweight. A super absorbant dish cloth makes a useful, lightweight hiking towel.
During bushfires (wildfires) many people shared updates in real time on social media, it was an effective information and communication source when available. So please don't underestimate social media in an emergency.
Thanks for the bamboo toothbrush suggestion. And yes social media can be an asset in an emergency situation. 10 Years ago people would look to local news, but now I get the latest and greatest sometimes in realtime from Twitter.
Edit...example right now, Twitter has the best news on the suspected car bomb in Nashville
twitter.com/cnnbrk/status/1342481918193881094/photo/1
8:08 WOW!! .. 1. Idea: Impressive!! 2. Nope! A chain saw chain works only *one way* pulling it back will bring you nothing and 2nd ly you need too much power for no result. Balance your energy and effort.. you'll need food to compensate the wasted energy .. Edith says: A simple USB drive would have done the job. No need for heavy electric devices like the SSD or the power bank!! Useless crap, sorry! .. Edith again: Ballistol! You're missing Ballistol. Spray or pure oil has multiple uses. A def must-have in any emergency/1st aid kit .. 11:42 Edith again: Fucking love your humor!! 🤣🤣🤣👍
Great comment, yes its important to conserve energy. Instead of using any cutting tool, one could first try to snap branches by hand and also locate dead dry wood on the ground if possible. I have to have the larger SSD instead of a tiny USB stick due to I actually use that 500GB of space and the data xfer rates is 1000% times faster. Sure you can leave your phone at home and then no need for power bank.
One could argue that if the situation is terrible enough for you to be forced into the woods, keeping your phone on your person, powered on might reveal your location to hostile forces.
Bin the shave cream and razor. Also chop off half the handles on the tooth brush and razor (if you're keeping it).... you don't need them, wasted space ;)
Sure I could switch up to a folding toothbrush or...keep the toothbrush and make an improvised shank out of it :D
@@TheSurvivalOutpost lol... you planning on doing time during 72 hours :D
Who knows lol, I like multi functional gear...and yes I watch a lot of "Locked Up Abroad"