Saving this video for future reference. I'm going to overhaul all of our family's bug out bags shortly and will take this into account. I just rebuilt our vehicle's get home bag and was glad to use a modular approach.
Yea these look like an excellent solution, upgrading my bag in the next few months so will look into it too. Very useful specifically for tools, I only wonder if the bags will provide enough airflow for water filters to dry out, if so it would be incredible for them too, there again, you could let your filters dry before placing them back in the bags.
This type of video is why I subscribed to your channel. I love your thoughtfulness and thoroughness. As a father myself, it is hard to balance needs/wants vs. weight and space. Please keep up the good work.
When Vanquest sent you all those color coding kits you were very generous to do some give a ways. I was one of the lucky recipients. I plan on using that system again with some of these bags to reduce and slim down my BOB! Can't wait for your next videos and thanks again for the color coding kit!
Good idea. I have been doing this for several years now. I use a combination of back-to-school pencil/pen bags, bank bags, canvas bags, and camera bags as well. I also began to buy kitchen storage containers that have a rubber gasket and clamp shut for different electronic or battery items. I usually buy them through Wal-Mart (office supplies or crafts dept.), stores such as Ross for boxes, and local thrift stores. I use them to organize both my portable tool boxes and tool bags. I also use them to organize my "roadside survival bag" as well as the cubes for my clothes travel bag.
I just use gallon or two gallon ziplock bags. And some things I’ve vacuumed sealed. Thinking about inserting a piece of color paper with a label in the bag. I like your zipper bags. Just think they will become heavy as well. Tfs!
I don't know why I thought this was an older video, but wow! Organization is so critical, and these suggestions should slim down those pudgy Bug Out Bags of old! My EDC includes a small Get Home Bag, and I have tried to reduce excessive duplication over my various bags, so the real trick is to be able to distribute the necessary stuff over multiple units: Get Home Bag Bug Out Bag Vehicle Bug Out Tote Since Bugging In is probably the best way to go, it's good to plan for staying home, but given the events of the past year, it never hurts to prepare for never going home again.
Great ideas thank you. I opted for heavy duty clear large plastic zip locks. fit for boiling water an they stand up on the base like we've seen with certain water filters. Can see all the contents and they pack beautifully in my bag. I've a family too, but I'm carrying the weight... I'm at 10kgs and I weigh 80kg or so. It's the maximum I'm comfortable with as I'm surrounded by mountains.
I have been using this system together with your color or prepping several years ever since I saw GQ prepped use an orange one for a car kit he put together. I saw all the different colors at Walmart and got them for each of my family bags. The issue I find is that I there’s no real way to organize the modules well in my bags and everything falls to the bottom of the get home and BOBs. I think its better in theory than in practice. But I still use it. Recently I came up with the idea after seeing some video reviews by you and others of how some maxpedition modules Velcro to the inside of the bag. It has started me thinking about adding Velcro to some of the heavier and maybe less used items and sticking it to the inside with the heavier items towards the top and closer to the body. I’m just looking for some free time to start experimenting. But its still nice to look in the bag and know whats what. BTW love your vids.
Hi Cliff, I still got to reply to your last newsletter, but this in advance: This is the content I like and why I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!
I love the color coded organization tip and it helps tremendously when we backpack/hike. I don’t use zippered bags, but love the Osprey dry bags and Sea to Summit Ultra sil dry bags. I keep a variety of sizes and colors. Extremely light weight and waterproof! Yes, waterproof, not water resistant. Pricey, but durable and reusable.
I have been working on streamlining my bug out bag. I find that when I started prepping, i found a lot of websites and videos that seemed to be more INCH bags than BOBs. They reccomend including practically everything but the kitchen sink. As I have been prepping longer, I look at what I put in and whether it's an absolute necessity for a bugout situation only. Also, up until recently I was a caregiver for my elderly father and had to think about prepping for a bugout situation where he would be with me. Now I am prepping for myself only.
Great idea TUP! Our emergency bags can get way too heavy very quickly. Forcing ourselves to analyze what we ACTUALLY need that is necessary for us to ensure we can quickly move and therefore survive.
I’m totally pro organizing the contents of my bag and also using the different colors, it just makes it easier and faster to find the things you need quickly. Over the past months I’ve been getting more and more into lightweight backpacking as I’m planning a thru hike, but I’m tiny which limits my ability to carry heavy weights. I can recommend Dyneema (cuban fiber) bags. They’re extremely lightweight and available in lots of different colors nowadays as well. They’re also fully waterproof and extremely sturdy. More expensive, but they’ll last you for years. You’d be surprised how much weight you can safe when switching out all the different storage bags. Everything I’m learning on the UL backpacking I apply to my BOB as well as there’s a big overlap between the two.
I use a P-Touch labeler with their industrial strength adhesive labels to mark my Klein bags and it has worked great on Seal Line bags. Not sure how the label will hold up on the canvas bags, time will tell. I also use Plastic Key Tags Keychain Tags with a key ring to label my bags. You can get 150 for $10 on Amazon. I like your organization videos, always learn something new. Thanks.
I used to use the pencil pouches too like you did at the start and I have been looking for really good decent pouch so I'm really glad that you shared this video. A tool pouch like that is definitely made to last and take kind of a beating with tools being in it so it should last a lot longer with some of the items we put in them.
Great ideas & thanks for the Klein suggestion. I used some cordura zipper bags from Ross in my day-hike setups for the exact reason for keeping everything compact & light. Time to re-work the bug-out kit as well.
I think this is an excellent idea - Thanks for sharing this info and links. As far as the durability goes, I'm not concerned too much about that because you have to figure, you're likely to only use a GHOST bag once and they're protected by the "Mother Ship".
Check out the Magpul bags like that. They're friggin' awesome. Almost (and probably) submersibly water proof, with ykk zippers. I was going to put my kits in them, as opposed to the heavy emt/organization pouches I had them in (weighing in at 10 lbs, just the pouches themselves), but ended up doing something different. I have one of the magpul pouches I used to see if my kits would fit in them, and I love it. I keep it in that water bladder pocket in my Rush 12 (or MOAB 10), for important paperwork, receipts, and keep a little notepad in there. I love it. Planning to get the next size or two up, for maps.
Good idea. The heavy duty canvas bags are nice but I kind of like the ability to see through the bag. Too bad the see through bags are not as well built. Thank you for the video.
Heavy duty money type bags are available in thrift stores as are different sizes of ladies makeup bags that are given as a free gift with purchase. I bought 3 makeup bags for food storage, so each days food are modular. I use the heavy duty cash bags for tools in the truck that I use to help people on the road. I also buy cheapo headlights and flash lights at Wallyworld to give away to those motorists I help on the road.
I do the same thing with the colors but I use the osprey dry bags 3L. You should consider a pack liner or cover. Good Video I have been wanting to try the Klein tool bag.
For my BOB I use 7 different shades of olive drab. lol I couldn't use those zippered bags because I prefer bags just large enough for the contents, I also prefer the bags to be somewhat the shape of the contents, it would drive me nuts to have a chunky object inside of a flat bag. I do like your videos on organizing.
i have been working on my bag with in my budget. recently the tip i have been getting are paying off. on site injuries. bad weather and all that else that have been going on have been helpful
I like molle system. My bag is also a molle, the pouches are heavy but you can use a drop dead weight system, if it's necessary. With molle i think you can convert fast and easy your bag.
@@greekscout8343 I use molle too. But I don't want yellow or red or other bright and colorful are not for me on the outside. I want to be as nondescript as possible.
I use large pencilcases that I used to have in high school and some that I bought recently because most organizing bags are costly . But the Klein Tools Tool Bag looks amazing , large and fairly cheap (40 USD=34 EU ) so that looks like a great alternative!
I've been using Cumberland Concepts zipper pouches for this purpose for the same reason: Need to take less space and avoid carrying too much. I use the medium size. Just google the name, for any interested.
Saving this video for future reference. I'm going to overhaul all of our family's bug out bags shortly and will take this into account. I just rebuilt our vehicle's get home bag and was glad to use a modular approach.
Tip of the day, CP. Is it Waterproof?
City Prepping, do you have a twitter account? Tried giving you as a reference for prepping the other day.
Yea these look like an excellent solution, upgrading my bag in the next few months so will look into it too. Very useful specifically for tools, I only wonder if the bags will provide enough airflow for water filters to dry out, if so it would be incredible for them too, there again, you could let your filters dry before placing them back in the bags.
This type of video is why I subscribed to your channel. I love your thoughtfulness and thoroughness. As a father myself, it is hard to balance needs/wants vs. weight and space. Please keep up the good work.
Your videos keep getting better and better
When Vanquest sent you all those color coding kits you were very generous to do some give a ways. I was one of the lucky recipients. I plan on using that system again with some of these bags to reduce and slim down my BOB! Can't wait for your next videos and thanks again for the color coding kit!
I'm glad you received one! They're very handy.
Good idea. I have been doing this for several years now. I use a combination of back-to-school pencil/pen bags, bank bags, canvas bags, and camera bags as well. I also began to buy kitchen storage containers that have a rubber gasket and clamp shut for different electronic or battery items. I usually buy them through Wal-Mart (office supplies or crafts dept.), stores such as Ross for boxes, and local thrift stores. I use them to organize both my portable tool boxes and tool bags. I also use them to organize my "roadside survival bag" as well as the cubes for my clothes travel bag.
I just use gallon or two gallon ziplock bags. And some things I’ve vacuumed sealed. Thinking about inserting a piece of color paper with a label in the bag. I like your zipper bags. Just think they will become heavy as well. Tfs!
I don't know why I thought this was an older video, but wow! Organization is so critical, and these suggestions should slim down those pudgy Bug Out Bags of old!
My EDC includes a small Get Home Bag, and I have tried to reduce excessive duplication over my various bags, so the real trick is to be able to distribute the necessary stuff over multiple units:
Get Home Bag
Bug Out Bag
Vehicle Bug Out Tote
Since Bugging In is probably the best way to go, it's good to plan for staying home, but given the events of the past year, it never hurts to prepare for never going home again.
Great ideas thank you. I opted for heavy duty clear large plastic zip locks. fit for boiling water an they stand up on the base like we've seen with certain water filters. Can see all the contents and they pack beautifully in my bag. I've a family too, but I'm carrying the weight... I'm at 10kgs and I weigh 80kg or so. It's the maximum I'm comfortable with as I'm surrounded by mountains.
Always enjoyed you color coordinate your kits and prepping in general. Good info
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for adding the links to find these.
I have been using this system together with your color or prepping several years ever since I saw GQ prepped use an orange one for a car kit he put together. I saw all the different colors at Walmart and got them for each of my family bags.
The issue I find is that I there’s no real way to organize the modules well in my bags and everything falls to the bottom of the get home and BOBs. I think its better in theory than in practice. But I still use it. Recently I came up with the idea after seeing some video reviews by you and others of how some maxpedition modules Velcro to the inside of the bag.
It has started me thinking about adding Velcro to some of the heavier and maybe less used items and sticking it to the inside with the heavier items towards the top and closer to the body. I’m just looking for some free time to start experimenting. But its still nice to look in the bag and know whats what. BTW love your vids.
Like most people here, I use a modular approach in organizing all my bags. Got some great ideas from this channel.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Cliff, I still got to reply to your last newsletter, but this in advance: This is the content I like and why I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!
I love the color coded organization tip and it helps tremendously when we backpack/hike. I don’t use zippered bags, but love the Osprey dry bags and Sea to Summit Ultra sil dry bags. I keep a variety of sizes and colors. Extremely light weight and waterproof! Yes, waterproof, not water resistant. Pricey, but durable and reusable.
Great system Cliff! I do something similar with dry bags. You dont want to be fumbing around for critical gear when seconds count. Great video
Thanks a bunch, Sarge! Yeah, mine used to be a free for all before I really tried to emphasize modular organization.
Nicely done. Good ideas and thanks for sharing the good, better, best. Nice to have options.
I have been working on streamlining my bug out bag. I find that when I started prepping, i found a lot of websites and videos that seemed to be more INCH bags than BOBs. They reccomend including practically everything but the kitchen sink. As I have been prepping longer, I look at what I put in and whether it's an absolute necessity for a bugout situation only. Also, up until recently I was a caregiver for my elderly father and had to think about prepping for a bugout situation where he would be with me. Now I am prepping for myself only.
The Klein canvas products are great. Thanks TUP
Great idea TUP! Our emergency bags can get way too heavy very quickly. Forcing ourselves to analyze what we ACTUALLY need that is necessary for us to ensure we can quickly move and therefore survive.
Thanks a bunch! Yeah, I find it helpful to have the modules force me to work within a set amount of space.
@@TheUrbanPrepper Yes that’s a great idea!
Love it! I need to lose weight in my BoB as well! Look forward to all your new vids and changes to approach to all this.
I’m totally pro organizing the contents of my bag and also using the different colors, it just makes it easier and faster to find the things you need quickly. Over the past months I’ve been getting more and more into lightweight backpacking as I’m planning a thru hike, but I’m tiny which limits my ability to carry heavy weights.
I can recommend Dyneema (cuban fiber) bags. They’re extremely lightweight and available in lots of different colors nowadays as well. They’re also fully waterproof and extremely sturdy. More expensive, but they’ll last you for years. You’d be surprised how much weight you can safe when switching out all the different storage bags.
Everything I’m learning on the UL backpacking I apply to my BOB as well as there’s a big overlap between the two.
You're getting me organized! Thanks.
Great Idea to utilize a durable bag for our Emergency main bag
I used these zippered bags for everything from pencil bag for kids to nuts driver organizer.
I use a P-Touch labeler with their industrial strength adhesive labels to mark my Klein bags and it has worked great on Seal Line bags. Not sure how the label
will hold up on the canvas bags, time will tell. I also use Plastic Key Tags Keychain Tags with a key ring to label my bags. You can get 150 for $10 on Amazon.
I like your organization videos, always learn something new. Thanks.
Cant wait for the other videos.!
Small dry bags work great also for the same price, and also are waterproof and more flexible if size needs change. Also multi functional if needed.
I used to use the pencil pouches too like you did at the start and I have been looking for really good decent pouch so I'm really glad that you shared this video. A tool pouch like that is definitely made to last and take kind of a beating with tools being in it so it should last a lot longer with some of the items we put in them.
Great ideas & thanks for the Klein suggestion. I used some cordura zipper bags from Ross in my day-hike setups for the exact reason for keeping everything compact & light. Time to re-work the bug-out kit as well.
I think this is an excellent idea - Thanks for sharing this info and links. As far as the durability goes, I'm not concerned too much about that because you have to figure, you're likely to only use a GHOST bag once and they're protected by the "Mother Ship".
Check out the Magpul bags like that. They're friggin' awesome. Almost (and probably) submersibly water proof, with ykk zippers. I was going to put my kits in them, as opposed to the heavy emt/organization pouches I had them in (weighing in at 10 lbs, just the pouches themselves), but ended up doing something different. I have one of the magpul pouches I used to see if my kits would fit in them, and I love it. I keep it in that water bladder pocket in my Rush 12 (or MOAB 10), for important paperwork, receipts, and keep a little notepad in there. I love it. Planning to get the next size or two up, for maps.
Good idea. The heavy duty canvas bags are nice but I kind of like the ability to see through the bag. Too bad the see through bags are not as well built. Thank you for the video.
Heavy duty money type bags are available in thrift stores as are different sizes of ladies makeup bags that are given as a free gift with purchase. I bought 3 makeup bags for food storage, so each days food are modular. I use the heavy duty cash bags for tools in the truck that I use to help people on the road. I also buy cheapo headlights and flash lights at Wallyworld to give away to those motorists I help on the road.
I do the same thing with the colors but I use the osprey dry bags 3L. You should consider a pack liner or cover. Good Video I have been wanting to try the Klein tool bag.
For my BOB I use 7 different shades of olive drab. lol I couldn't use those zippered bags because I prefer bags just large enough for the contents, I also prefer the bags to be somewhat the shape of the contents, it would drive me nuts to have a chunky object inside of a flat bag. I do like your videos on organizing.
Love the new pouch idea. I’m going to look into these for the modules that stay in each bag as opposed to the modules I rotate between edc and ghb 🤓
Hi Cliff. This is Andrew. You nailed it.
Thanks Andrew! I'm glad that you enjoyed this video.
i have been working on my bag with in my budget. recently the tip i have been getting are paying off. on site injuries. bad weather and all that else that have been going on have been helpful
I do a similar system but with MOLLE pouches. Yeah I'm doing a weight reduction program too!
I like molle system. My bag is also a molle, the pouches are heavy but you can use a drop dead weight system, if it's necessary. With molle i think you can convert fast and easy your bag.
@@greekscout8343 I use molle too. But I don't want yellow or red or other bright and colorful are not for me on the outside. I want to be as nondescript as possible.
@@denniswhite166 yes those pouches with colours are for inside. Outside different pouches and not many of them.
This sounds like a great series. Thanks.
I use large pencilcases that I used to have in high school and some that I bought recently because most organizing bags are costly . But the Klein Tools Tool Bag looks amazing , large and fairly cheap (40 USD=34 EU ) so that looks like a great alternative!
That's timing... Today I start to cut weight, and compartmentalized my survival pack. Manage to cut 3kg, those Pack's looking great.
Nice! Yeah, it's super easy for your BOB to become overweight. I'm constantly having to optimize it.
@@TheUrbanPrepper Yes, at the end BOB must serve your needs, not you it's needs...
Looking forward to the slimdown version videos, to see which kind of compromises you decided to make.
Excellent ideas. Thank you!
I've been using Cumberland Concepts zipper pouches for this purpose for the same reason: Need to take less space and avoid carrying too much. I use the medium size. Just google the name, for any interested.
Cliff! Great video... Big help as I'm building BOBs for the family. Blessings from Vancouver, WA - JB
Awesome! Best of luck with your family BOBs!
One of the first things I implemented from your channel...color coding!
Perfect idea for using these bags!
I use the bags that come with Crown Royal bourbon!!
Awesome! Good idea.
Wouldn't you save weight by removing all the extra bags and pouches?
Thanks for the video
Great video buddy
Miss one thing, UP. Is it Waterproof? I mean fill up bath 🛀 and dunk it.
Nope. I mentioned that at the end of the video. You would still need to use plastic bags for things like electronics, which is what I do.
@@TheUrbanPrepper : good, UP. Most people miss that point
Always good!
Thank so very much, Elizabeth!
I still owe you that short vid on the Seventy2 Pro. I'll get around to it someday.
Sweet! Please do.
I think I have an alternate handle for Cliff: TheMod(ular)Prepper.
He's definitely the king of mod. :-)
I like the idea, but I think it would be even better to have them in different sizes per color AND water-proof.
Good video!
Be careful with the force field, K.
Thanks for the great content
I was hoping you would show the contents. Seemed a bit long to just tell us to use Klein canvas cases. Besides that I always really like your content.
In the comments earlier then last time!
Your suggesting we put our bug-out bags on a diet???
_Shame!!!_ 😁😁
As I insert a dozen snicker bars into my already overloaded BoB..
LOL!!!!
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Cliff are you a patriot???