This was an awesome video bro and very helpful. I'm still working on building my bug out bag, only have a few more items left, and it will be complete!
Nice video. I would change one thing. I would recommend a metal water bottle as you can freeze it or boil water in it. I live in northern Alaska and plastic is not great especially when super cold. Plus if you drop the bottle it can leak and create a bad situation. It happened to me and I made the switch to metal bottles after
Add 2 commercial grade 55 gallon trash bags. Water proof your blanket and can be a ground clothe. You can fill with leaves or grass for sleep pad. Weighs nothing and multi use. Can also use as a poncho and catch store water.
A couple years ago I did the same type of video. I was amazed at the cost breakdown and what it ended up costing. If I remember correctly it was about $ 1,100. Which in today’s money would probably be $1,500. You did a great job putting together a kit for that amount of money! I don’t think most people understand the importance of having a premade bag made up. It serves multiple purposes. 1. All necessary gear in one place and ready. 2. Having one doesn’t mean you only use if you have to go. You can use your gear for everyday emergencies (power outages etc. 3. Building a bob is truly the first step in mentally preparing yourself for any emergency. It gets your mind thinking and analyzing your particular needs. And not just for shtf, but also for home bug in. 4. I like how you show you using your equipment… often overlooked but that is probably the number one criteria for a well set up bag.USE your equipment people!! I cannot emphasize that enough! It does not matter what you have if it doesn’t work correctly or fill the need you intend! I know you don’t need an analysis of your video and gear, my comment here is for others!! Great video😊
Yeah, I was shocked at how expensive it was! I thought when I started the video that I was going to be able to keep it under $200.. 😂 thanks for watching!
Everybody LOLs when they realize that all 4 of my "fallout kits" as i call em' have a light weight supply of seasoned salt in them. 😂😂even my altoids tin pocket kit has a little bit. I might have to eat my buddy and I demand flavor 😋
Thanks for showing us ideas. I gotta bug out back in my camp event. It's not probably done yet, but I'm watching your channel and get some. Ideas I'm a prepper. The world will live in. It's crazy. This is why I live learned the first place.
Ferro rod, light fishing basics, a pistol, and gallon size ziplock bags. Hot water in ziplock bags is what the ski patrol used to thaw me out and wake me up one time when I was a kid.
I suggest people look at what they have at home before spending big $$$. I would suggest all those hotel goodies we souvenired as a great source - the mini soaps, the free coffees, teas & pens. From there you can add to your hygiene kit or more. Adding a few cotton ear buds can also be used as fire lighters.
@19:13 a suggestion, instead of an MRE, I keep a pouch of SOS Emergency Food Ration by SOS Food Labs. It weighs a bit more, but takes up less volume inside the pack and can be eaten on the move without having to stop to prep/cook an MRE. If you're "bugging out", my philosophy is that I will want to keep moving to the destination I have pre-planned. Also that 24 hour ration you have, while being a good price, only has 2200 calories where an SOS pack has 3600. Just some food for thought.
Yeah no-cook food is a plus. It’s also like to include 2-3 small containers of coconut oil. Lasts for years. Calorie dense. Helps ignite fires. Treats chapped lips and light scrapes.
You didn’t mention a weapon but if you are carrying a weapon(handgun,rifle,shotgun) you will also need a cleaning kit and lubricant. Good video and much needed these days,thanks!
@@idahoprepper I saw that but I don’t consider mace a weapon,it’s something you use to give you time to get to your weapon,like a handgun is used to get to your rifle! It may be all you need in some circumstances but maybe not!
I would include copies of drivers license or another form of ID like passport. I have a thumb drive with important documents. I would also include writing impotent numbers on the note pad. Nice kid. Some excellent ideas there
Great video with lots of ideas, thanks. I just found out about the Morakniv. Everyone seems to love them. I purchased the Companion in stainless it should arrive tonight. $13
Holy crap, a map😂.... i was just commenting on another video ho you rarely see one in these kinds of videos... props on atleast a road map. I would recommend a topo map also. Knowing how to read and locate terrain around you can help you find resources like water.... maybe you dont have streams nearby, but there are valleys.... thats a good chance for water. You can download and print them free at nat geo.... its a good page to bookmark.
I put that same pack on a old alice pack frame .a lot more room for exct and very comfortable with all the pack hacks thats out there .just what works hope it helps someone .stay safe.
Best outside the box add, vacuum sealed clothing. Suggestion: need WAAAY more cash. Enough to cover inflated hotel prices during a crisis, plus food and gas costs. Gallon jug of water is an honorable mention. Like $1,000 should cover 2-3 days for an emergency.
Can i suggest a pencil/pencil sharpener. If you have a write in the rain pad, sharpie pen just rubs off if wet. Pencil doesn't Also a sharpener can be used for tinder making by sharpening twigs. Good video, enjoyed it
Thanks for the videos. I suggest changing the plastic bottle for a steel thermal bottle, at low temperatures the plastic bottle can freeze and the steel bottle can also be put on fire. I would add some light sticks and a headlamp to give you freedom. I reviewed my bob with yours ideas. Success.
New drinking game... Take a shot every time The Idaho Prepper says the term "bug out bag." "Bag" doesn't count. Has to be the full phrase. 😂 Thanks for the video. I learned a lot, and I'll be incorporating a bunch of this info into my own preparation. New subscriber here!
First guy I've seen that put cash in their bugout bag, that's how I save money, when I have smaller bills I just stuff em in my bag. Also keep a few zero balance credit cards in a zip lock baggie. Great video!
Nice video - well put together kit. And especially recommended for those with GAS. Puts some of the cost into perspective. That stuff gets expensive quickly. And even though angry ham radios operators love to hate them: those little Baofengs are a good value for money. Especially for emergencies. Are they great radios? No. Not by a long shot. You get what you pay for. Are they good enough? Definitely. With an upgraded antenna they are not half bad actually if you remain aware of their limitations. But you’re not going to put two $600 Yaesu or Icom units in your pack. If you lose or break or flood a $20 radio…big deal. If you lose 600 bucks worth of radio…that hurts. You can buy 20 Baofengs plus antenna upgrades and still come out cheaper than one of the top class radios. One aspect that often gets overlooked though is maintenance. Check the radio batteries regularly. You might not want to leave them in the devices when in storage. I have come back to dead batteries after having the radios stored for 3 months with a full charge. No bueno if you really need them. See if the food is still OK and not too much past expiry date. Sure, most food stuffs will still be edible but they won’t taste great if they are well past their date (I am talking 12 months + here, even though some items basically have infinite shelf life). Try to swap them out from time to time. Same for any meds you have in your kit. With all that said, I would only suggest two changes or additions to the kit. First, replace the plastic bottle with a metal one. Plastic tends to not fare too well in very cold climates as it can shatter on impact. Has happened to me. Also, you can put a metal bottle over a fire more easily than a plastic bottle. Two: a radio receiver like the XHData D-808. Allows you to monitor some radio communications and broadcast bands better than the Baofengs. If you want to go the extra mile, add an EFHW antenna to the kit. You can make those yourself with basically any old speaker wire you have laying around and maybe $10 worth of parts. Google / TH-cam search term „DL2MAN UO1 EFHW Antenna“. If you are a licensed ham, you can push good amounts of wattage through there for a portable setup. The one I mentioned is good for multiple bands up to 80m. Just requires some nearby trees and some paracord.
This is a good starter kit with a lot of good gear, I always learn something from your channel. I've been doing this for a long time my bob doubles kind of as my day hiking / overnight bag, so I've prioritized weight savings and comfort. That's really what you get when you spend more money on this type of gear, weight and bulk savings.
Just a few thoughts. Carry extra empty mylar bags. They weigh hardly anything and take up no room while giving you a storage source for filtered water, leftover food, or whatever. Carry silver. I have some old silver coins I carry if I need to buy or barter. Cash is always good if it's still being accepted, but silver (and gold) will always have a solid value. Carry a few of the smallest fishing hooks you can find. Very small bait fish are super easy to catch, but many hooks are too large for smaller mouths. A tube of Vaseline in your first aid kit
Ive made atleastv10 bobs overvthe last 7-8 years for family members. I got better with each one. I read all the comments and gotta say, each person needs to build your bag to your needs. These are just ideas that work for joe. Mine are similar but diffrent. Each of the bags i made for my kids was built for college. My wife is different from theres. Mine is different from all of them. I scrounge as much from around the house as i can. Food, water, first aid. Fire. My priorities. Everything else is catered tobeach individual. Build one, then go throughbit 3 months. Youll change stuff.
Agreed. Also depends heavily on the environment / and seasons your in. My winter bug out Yukon kit is different from a wet west coast BC. Bugout kit for sure
Tip for first aid. Instead of bandaids, use guaze pads and sports/medical tap. You can wrap tap to apply/maintain pressure to a wound. Plus it's way more durable.
It’s always such a personal preference/difference of opinion deal when it comes to what’s better or worse to have as a minimalistic survival kit. I think you hit many of the points. I specifically was impressed by your cook set system. Especially as you said for the money. I know it depends on how much money you are able or willing to spend on a get home bag but I do have a few recommendations. Starting with your bottle/water system. I always recommend a stainless steel/titanium bottle/canteen with a nesting cup. There is just every reason in the world to have a set like that, especially considering you have hot chocolate beverage mix in your cook set. It’s worth having the nesting cup for that. The other thing I really do recommend is a mosquito head net… due to a lack of warm shelter in your pack I’m assuming it’s a summer scenario that your prepping this kit for, your write.. a poncho is great shelter, but it won’t save you from bugs. Yea it’s considered a luxury item to some, but anyone who says that either lives in a place where there are are almost no can’t see’ums… or they are talking out of their ass on what they think will get them through… speaking or shelter.. that’s the last item… I know an effective shelter system is big and bulky and most people want to keep their bag minimum around the 25l size.. that’s all fine and dandy, but even summer conditions sometimes need more then just a poncho to keep over you… yes you have the bivy… I am so skeptical about those things actually doing what you need. I know they are very beloved by people for the weight and size… but do they work? I hear of people sweating In them which isn’t good, I hear they are sometimes not water proof or rain proof… when they are advertised to be.. exc exc… I don’t trust my life to those things. I’d rather have a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat, yea it’s extra weight and makes you look like a person who isn’t flying under the radar as far as someone who is “grey man” but I’d rather have the camping equipment that I know will keep me alive and just find ways to make it work instead of having something that usually is questionable and I need to survive regardless of where I am or what the circumstances are. That’s all I have to offer. Everything else is great. Keep up the good work man.
Would like to add garlic and clove oil or clove to your lists along with some little cotton balls in case of a mouth infection, tooth cavity, tooth fracture, etc... And some honey for treatment infections under skin by applying over it and can be used for open wounds to heal. Of course it will fight with the infections when you eat it. Simple but best treatments for the price... And thanks for the video, good list... Last thing, baby aspirins and if you have a budget an e-pen.
my boyfriend and i are working on making a bug out bag each, one for each of the dogs, one for the cats and a big one for the car!! and of course making sure to have rations at home in case of emergency where we need to stay home for a long time!!! we wanna be really prepared for everything
They have some great sales at tractor supply And Walmart has a ton of stuff half price still after Xmas and winter stuff they consider. Fire starters , fuel cells stainless bottles
I really like the HDR as the food source. Great and easy to eat 2000 calories. Food brings mental comfort as well as feeding the belly! Great bag! Thanks for sharing
I tell people don't buy cheap bucket bags. There's a lot of cheap bucket bags on the market. Those are the bags you don't want to buy. They look and appear to be strong. But when you're actually bugging out with it or you're carrying that with them for a long period of time, they're going to fall apart all the time too quickly so like you says and I agree with you spend the money and do it, right. That's what I say the first time.
Great Video man. Thanks! Always refreshing to have some ones take on this and see the follow on discussion. One thing I am trying to do with mine is find a small, thin, wool or fleece blanket that I can pair up with an emergency bivy or the poncho to be something like a ranger-roll (poncho & poncho liner). Have you tried a sleeping bag liner with the emergency bivy?
Honey. The only thing I'd add to this. Great work man. Awesome video. Definitely smart with the duct tape. Took mine on a ruck and found I had too much stuff. Don't need a heavy full roll of tape. Thanks bro! 🤙🏼🇺🇸
I started clicking through the gear list, and it kept coming up with Previously Purchased. Awesome. I suggest elevating your Mora knife by $10 though. A heavier blade never hurts.
I'd suggest swapping out the regular sharpy for a mini sharpie to cut back on weight. Also, when building a go bag make sure you think about how your EDC would function in conjunction with your go bag. For example if you already EDC a multi-tool and/or a fixed blade knife then you probably don't need to have a multi-tool or a fixed blade knife in your go bag since if you ever have to bug out you're more than likely going to have your multi-tool and/or your fixed blade knife on you. Not to mention it actually cuts down on weight in your pack which makes the thing easier and more comfortable to carry.
I live in PA, so I got the problem of having to essentially double pack for either a hot summer or cold winter. The cold weather items are really taking up the bulk of the weight
I have an inexpensive, but effective BOB to use in the beginning of SHTF. If it is removed from me and I survive, I have backups of better quality and durability cached. The first bag you put together is not wasted, so don't get rid of it when you upgrade. Have a decoy. If I lose it to someone who doesn't have gear, I won't cry over it as if it were really expensive stuff, and I know that person will benefit from it. I'll go to my next backup.
Those gloves are awesome actually, not warm, but when working the cut rating on them is the real deal. I seem to be cut prone when doing stuff and the form fitting gloves don’t snag on anything, you can literally pull a box-cutter against your glove and you’re fine, transfer that resistance to wherever task or issue that arises…
yo great video , the only thing i would add is , you could probably get a higher quality 100% wool blanket for about the same price (maybe a little cheaper) off of any military surplus site. I picked up one last year for i think $12ish , I don't know the exact size but its large enough for me and my girl to huddle together comfortably in it when we go camping.
You should bring a book. If you survive whatever buggin from and you’re laying low you will get extremely bored.. a bible perhaps. Or the small book of psalms. And possibly Dune.
Interesting :-) I have seen many videos of packs like Yours - Everybody rmember a compas, but nobody consider, that a map packed in a ziplock bag could be a great idea... Thank you for sharing.
I've watched a few of these types of videos, not sure why but I did. The 1 thing none said to pack are hand warmers. They last around 8 hrs, very light and thin. If for some reason you had to bug out when it's been raining for the last week and it's fairly cold outside, chances of starting a fire are going to be slim because all the wood is going to be soaked and those little fire starters aren't going to cut it.
No notes from me. That's a really good bag. I particularly like the pack - tactical enough to be useful but not too military looking, and the wool blanket 👍. A lot of people have a sleeping bag stuffed into their bug out bags, if you leave a sleeping bag rolled up for too long it loses most of it's insulative value, wool blankets don't, they're always good to go. One thing I've been considering for some time is Orvewrap emergency blankets. These are fleece lined foil blankets, they're incredibly cheap, used in medicine for geriatric and post-operative patients, but allegedly they reflect 90% of the heat back towards the body, might be a worthy addition to any bug out bag.
Currently re-configuring a get home bag with additional "tools" I work at the southern edge of a large city, but live about 50 miles north. Most direct route is the freeway. Its a long route, and could be a very precarious journey. Appreciate the thoughts and rational in this video.
Thank you for your support and thank you for watching.. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It’s good to hear that you’re aware of your surroundings and are making necessary preparations! Stay safe, and stay prepared!
To avoid the $6 write in rain... Rapid the kitchen and pull out a few feet of parchment paper, wax paper. Add a pencil and you're done. It is completely waterproof and won't smear when submerged
That tourniquet straps was really thin. The problem with thin straps is that you can cause tissue damage if used. And another question for that is do the straps really hold for the amount of “pressure” you need to put on it when you tighten it?
Question. Where is the BaoFeng manufactured? If in the PRC I have reservations using this device since I'm unsure about the integrity of the chips in it (not necessarily about the quality either - though that may or may not be an issue as well).
They are made in PRC .. the only handheld radio I know of that is made elsewhere is ICOM , they are made in Japan. I have heard that most of the internal parts on the Baofengs are made in Taiwan.. but that’s all I know.. hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Imho, the Survivor Filter IS the best compact filter straw you can buy. It filters 1,000 gallons, connects to any soda bottle,and has a much better micron rating than the Sawyer or the Lifestraw. The Sawyer’s only advantage over the Survivor is its ability to connect as an in-line filter on a hydration system
Those gloves with the Silicone/vinyl palms can be made even better by spraying the back of the glove (the knit part) with a waterproofing spray like Scotchgard or Kiwi camp dry (hell, spray the backpack also)! I do that with my yard gloves, and it really helps! I include $200 in each of my BOBs b/c you won't always be bugging out through the woods! well, esp. where I live. The kit has to be tuned to your area, right!? I like the fact that you have some quickly eaten snacks, and something substantial to give you some fats and proteins to keep your long-term energy up. And I would not suggest burying your trauma kit too deep in the backpack. Odds are you won't need it, but if you do, you don't wanna go digging for it, and you want someone else to find it easily if you're injured and can't communicate. One thing I carry (and have always carried) is a small bottle of hand sanitizer, for hygiene as well as a fire starter. Thanks for the video.
get home bag makes more sense than a bug out bag. It can double as both. A good pack bord and chest strap should be made if not already in place to allow for less stress on your back by transferring the weight of the gear from the spine to the chest and the shoulders. Can be done with chord, clips and any piece of plexglass cut to size layered with any soft material you have on hand. A college book bag won't look the part of a get home bag and could be dismissed by roaming eyes as nothing when it can mean everything to you.
This was an awesome video bro and very helpful. I'm still working on building my bug out bag, only have a few more items left, and it will be complete!
That’s awesome brother, can’t wait to see it! Thanks for your support and thank you for watching and sharing!!
I would add a ferrocerium rod ... the 6 inch ones are awesome.... and a knife with a sharp spine to scrape it with....
still working on mine
Nice video. I would change one thing. I would recommend a metal water bottle as you can freeze it or boil water in it. I live in northern Alaska and plastic is not great especially when super cold. Plus if you drop the bottle it can leak and create a bad situation. It happened to me and I made the switch to metal bottles after
Yair. I dropped a plastic bottle on a cold morning and it fractured.
@@fergusferguson4782 I am sorry that happened to you.
Non-insulated aluminoum bottles are the best.
I shouldn’t watch this. I’m going to windup spending money.
😆 Well it’s all medium budget stuff, so you should be ok! Thanks for watching!
Totally agree..
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No joke!!!
HA ha I was just thinking
Add 2 commercial grade 55 gallon trash bags. Water proof your blanket and can be a ground clothe. You can fill with leaves or grass for sleep pad. Weighs nothing and multi use. Can also use as a poncho and catch store water.
A couple years ago I did the same type of video. I was amazed at the cost breakdown and what it ended up costing. If I remember correctly it was about $ 1,100. Which in today’s money would probably be $1,500. You did a great job putting together a kit for that amount of money! I don’t think most people understand the importance of having a premade bag made up. It serves multiple purposes.
1. All necessary gear in one place and ready.
2. Having one doesn’t mean you only use if you have to go. You can use your gear for everyday emergencies (power outages etc.
3. Building a bob is truly the first step in mentally preparing yourself for any emergency. It gets your mind thinking and analyzing your particular needs. And not just for shtf, but also for home bug in.
4. I like how you show you using your equipment… often overlooked but that is probably the number one criteria for a well set up bag.USE your equipment people!! I cannot emphasize that enough! It does not matter what you have if it doesn’t work correctly or fill the need you intend!
I know you don’t need an analysis of your video and gear, my comment here is for others!! Great video😊
Yeah, I was shocked at how expensive it was! I thought when I started the video that I was going to be able to keep it under $200.. 😂 thanks for watching!
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Excellent bag, similar to mine. It's nice to finally see someone do a video on a bugout bag not a glamping bag.
One of the best bug out bag videos I’ve seen lately. Love how you showed yourself testing and using each item. Subscribed!!
@@raul5727 thank you very much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.. thanks for your sub!
Everybody LOLs when they realize that all 4 of my "fallout kits" as i call em' have a light weight supply of seasoned salt in them. 😂😂even my altoids tin pocket kit has a little bit. I might have to eat my buddy and I demand flavor 😋
Thanks for showing us ideas. I gotta bug out back in my camp event. It's not probably done yet, but I'm watching your channel and get some. Ideas I'm a prepper. The world will live in. It's crazy. This is why I live learned the first place.
Ferro rod, light fishing basics, a pistol, and gallon size ziplock bags. Hot water in ziplock bags is what the ski patrol used to thaw me out and wake me up one time when I was a kid.
I suggest people look at what they have at home before spending big $$$. I would suggest all those hotel goodies we souvenired as a great source - the mini soaps, the free coffees, teas & pens. From there you can add to your hygiene kit or more. Adding a few cotton ear buds can also be used as fire lighters.
what will you use as cotton buds if you burn them
@@DrSchor Well you take more that 2 so I guess you might last more than a few days. Ear wax is also flammable I heard
@19:13 a suggestion, instead of an MRE, I keep a pouch of SOS Emergency Food Ration by SOS Food Labs. It weighs a bit more, but takes up less volume inside the pack and can be eaten on the move without having to stop to prep/cook an MRE. If you're "bugging out", my philosophy is that I will want to keep moving to the destination I have pre-planned. Also that 24 hour ration you have, while being a good price, only has 2200 calories where an SOS pack has 3600. Just some food for thought.
Yeah no-cook food is a plus. It’s also like to include 2-3 small containers of coconut oil. Lasts for years. Calorie dense. Helps ignite fires. Treats chapped lips and light scrapes.
Cracking video. Just what I needed today when deciding to build a new bugout bag. Thank you.
Thanks. Great video. I loved and greatly appreciate that you focused on many DIY OPTIONS. Pammie from Chicago Illinois
I use the same pack for my fishing bag. It still has some survival gear in it, and a gun of course
You didn’t mention a weapon but if you are carrying a weapon(handgun,rifle,shotgun) you will also need a cleaning kit and lubricant. Good video and much needed these days,thanks!
I put mace in the pack.. but good advice! Thanks for watching!
@@idahoprepper I saw that but I don’t consider mace a weapon,it’s something you use to give you time to get to your weapon,like a handgun is used to get to your rifle! It may be all you need in some circumstances but maybe not!
@@BUZZKILL59ablemetal dental pick, a paint brush, bore snake and old shirt can can get and gun real clean real quick
I would include copies of drivers license or another form of ID like passport. I have a thumb drive with important documents. I would also include writing impotent numbers on the note pad. Nice kid. Some excellent ideas there
Impotent numbers usually just need a pep talk.
Mossy Oak makes a decent multi tool. A pocket knife rescue type, is a compliment as well.
Great video with lots of ideas, thanks.
I just found out about the Morakniv. Everyone seems to love them. I purchased the Companion in stainless it should arrive tonight. $13
Yes they are great knives! thanks for watching!
Holy crap, a map😂.... i was just commenting on another video ho you rarely see one in these kinds of videos... props on atleast a road map. I would recommend a topo map also. Knowing how to read and locate terrain around you can help you find resources like water.... maybe you dont have streams nearby, but there are valleys.... thats a good chance for water. You can download and print them free at nat geo.... its a good page to bookmark.
I put that same pack on a old alice pack frame .a lot more room for exct and very comfortable with all the pack hacks thats out there .just what works hope it helps someone .stay safe.
What are the little plastic zip packs you're using - like the one holding the homemade fire starters?
Best outside the box add, vacuum sealed clothing.
Suggestion: need WAAAY more cash. Enough to cover inflated hotel prices during a crisis, plus food and gas costs.
Gallon jug of water is an honorable mention.
Like $1,000 should cover 2-3 days for an emergency.
Can i suggest a pencil/pencil sharpener.
If you have a write in the rain pad, sharpie pen just rubs off if wet.
Pencil doesn't
Also a sharpener can be used for tinder making by sharpening twigs.
Good video, enjoyed it
Thanks for the tips! thanks for watching!
@@idahoprepper all the best, from Scotland
@@batzpfsaddict2806 thank you, and thank you for watching!
US military uses mechanical pencils.
Thanks for the videos. I suggest changing the plastic bottle for a steel thermal bottle, at low temperatures the plastic bottle can freeze and the steel bottle can also be put on fire. I would add some light sticks and a headlamp to give you freedom.
I reviewed my bob with yours ideas. Success.
I'd add a stainless steel cup to the bottle, takes up no room
New drinking game... Take a shot every time The Idaho Prepper says the term "bug out bag." "Bag" doesn't count. Has to be the full phrase. 😂
Thanks for the video. I learned a lot, and I'll be incorporating a bunch of this info into my own preparation. New subscriber here!
First guy I've seen that put cash in their bugout bag, that's how I save money, when I have smaller bills I just stuff em in my bag. Also keep a few zero balance credit cards in a zip lock baggie. Great video!
Nice video - well put together kit. And especially recommended for those with GAS. Puts some of the cost into perspective. That stuff gets expensive quickly. And even though angry ham radios operators love to hate them: those little Baofengs are a good value for money. Especially for emergencies. Are they great radios? No. Not by a long shot. You get what you pay for. Are they good enough? Definitely. With an upgraded antenna they are not half bad actually if you remain aware of their limitations. But you’re not going to put two $600 Yaesu or Icom units in your pack. If you lose or break or flood a $20 radio…big deal. If you lose 600 bucks worth of radio…that hurts. You can buy 20 Baofengs plus antenna upgrades and still come out cheaper than one of the top class radios.
One aspect that often gets overlooked though is maintenance. Check the radio batteries regularly. You might not want to leave them in the devices when in storage. I have come back to dead batteries after having the radios stored for 3 months with a full charge. No bueno if you really need them.
See if the food is still OK and not too much past expiry date. Sure, most food stuffs will still be edible but they won’t taste great if they are well past their date (I am talking 12 months + here, even though some items basically have infinite shelf life). Try to swap them out from time to time. Same for any meds you have in your kit.
With all that said, I would only suggest two changes or additions to the kit. First, replace the plastic bottle with a metal one. Plastic tends to not fare too well in very cold climates as it can shatter on impact. Has happened to me. Also, you can put a metal bottle over a fire more easily than a plastic bottle.
Two: a radio receiver like the XHData D-808. Allows you to monitor some radio communications and broadcast bands better than the Baofengs. If you want to go the extra mile, add an EFHW antenna to the kit. You can make those yourself with basically any old speaker wire you have laying around and maybe $10 worth of parts. Google / TH-cam search term „DL2MAN UO1 EFHW Antenna“. If you are a licensed ham, you can push good amounts of wattage through there for a portable setup. The one I mentioned is good for multiple bands up to 80m. Just requires some nearby trees and some paracord.
This is a good starter kit with a lot of good gear, I always learn something from your channel. I've been doing this for a long time my bob doubles kind of as my day hiking / overnight bag, so I've prioritized weight savings and comfort. That's really what you get when you spend more money on this type of gear, weight and bulk savings.
Very true! Thank you very much for your compliments and support, I greatly appreciate it! And thank you for watching!
Great video without a lot of unnecessary talking. To the point. Thanks
Just a few thoughts.
Carry extra empty mylar bags. They weigh hardly anything and take up no room while giving you a storage source for filtered water, leftover food, or whatever.
Carry silver. I have some old silver coins I carry if I need to buy or barter. Cash is always good if it's still being accepted, but silver (and gold) will always have a solid value.
Carry a few of the smallest fishing hooks you can find. Very small bait fish are super easy to catch, but many hooks are too large for smaller mouths.
A tube of Vaseline in your first aid kit
Other than the obvious hardware, your kit looks good. 👍
Ive made atleastv10 bobs overvthe last 7-8 years for family members. I got better with each one. I read all the comments and gotta say, each person needs to build your bag to your needs. These are just ideas that work for joe. Mine are similar but diffrent. Each of the bags i made for my kids was built for college. My wife is different from theres. Mine is different from all of them. I scrounge as much from around the house as i can. Food, water, first aid. Fire. My priorities. Everything else is catered tobeach individual. Build one, then go throughbit 3 months. Youll change stuff.
Agreed.
Also depends heavily on the environment / and seasons your in.
My winter bug out Yukon kit is different from a wet west coast BC. Bugout kit for sure
@@rileycoppicus1128 heck yes. I change them from time to time based on the weather. Great add
Tip for first aid. Instead of bandaids, use guaze pads and sports/medical tap. You can wrap tap to apply/maintain pressure to a wound. Plus it's way more durable.
It’s always such a personal preference/difference of opinion deal when it comes to what’s better or worse to have as a minimalistic survival kit. I think you hit many of the points. I specifically was impressed by your cook set system. Especially as you said for the money. I know it depends on how much money you are able or willing to spend on a get home bag but I do have a few recommendations. Starting with your bottle/water system. I always recommend a stainless steel/titanium bottle/canteen with a nesting cup. There is just every reason in the world to have a set like that, especially considering you have hot chocolate beverage mix in your cook set. It’s worth having the nesting cup for that. The other thing I really do recommend is a mosquito head net… due to a lack of warm shelter in your pack I’m assuming it’s a summer scenario that your prepping this kit for, your write.. a poncho is great shelter, but it won’t save you from bugs. Yea it’s considered a luxury item to some, but anyone who says that either lives in a place where there are are almost no can’t see’ums… or they are talking out of their ass on what they think will get them through… speaking or shelter.. that’s the last item… I know an effective shelter system is big and bulky and most people want to keep their bag minimum around the 25l size.. that’s all fine and dandy, but even summer conditions sometimes need more then just a poncho to keep over you… yes you have the bivy… I am so skeptical about those things actually doing what you need. I know they are very beloved by people for the weight and size… but do they work? I hear of people sweating In them which isn’t good, I hear they are sometimes not water proof or rain proof… when they are advertised to be.. exc exc… I don’t trust my life to those things. I’d rather have a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat, yea it’s extra weight and makes you look like a person who isn’t flying under the radar as far as someone who is “grey man” but I’d rather have the camping equipment that I know will keep me alive and just find ways to make it work instead of having something that usually is questionable and I need to survive regardless of where I am or what the circumstances are. That’s all I have to offer. Everything else is great. Keep up the good work man.
Great video, I also have a powerbank 4 phone,ect,a small crow bar,hand crank radio.
Good tips! I should have put those in there.. there is always something you forget! thanks for watching!
Nice 9:50 video, and if you add a slingshot and fishing tools too
Would like to add garlic and clove oil or clove to your lists along with some little cotton balls in case of a mouth infection, tooth cavity, tooth fracture, etc... And some honey for treatment infections under skin by applying over it and can be used for open wounds to heal. Of course it will fight with the infections when you eat it. Simple but best treatments for the price... And thanks for the video, good list... Last thing, baby aspirins and if you have a budget an e-pen.
my boyfriend and i are working on making a bug out bag each, one for each of the dogs, one for the cats and a big one for the car!! and of course making sure to have rations at home in case of emergency where we need to stay home for a long time!!! we wanna be really prepared for everything
They have some great sales at tractor supply
And Walmart has a ton of stuff half price still after Xmas and winter stuff they consider. Fire starters , fuel cells stainless bottles
I really like the HDR as the food source. Great and easy to eat 2000 calories. Food brings mental comfort as well as feeding the belly! Great bag! Thanks for sharing
Guess I missed it, but what was the total weight of that pack with everything in it? After 10 miles of hiking...is it gonna suck?
I tell people don't buy cheap bucket bags. There's a lot of cheap bucket bags on the market. Those are the bags you don't want to buy. They look and appear to be strong. But when you're actually bugging out with it or you're carrying that with them for a long period of time, they're going to fall apart all the time too quickly so like you says and I agree with you spend the money and do it, right. That's what I say the first time.
Lol so i was trying to remember where your intro tune came from, was thinking red dawn? Sure enough yes lol
Great Video man. Thanks! Always refreshing to have some ones take on this and see the follow on discussion.
One thing I am trying to do with mine is find a small, thin, wool or fleece blanket that I can pair up with an emergency bivy or the poncho to be something like a ranger-roll (poncho & poncho liner). Have you tried a sleeping bag liner with the emergency bivy?
Thank you friend, Im glad you enjoyed it.. No I have not.. but ill look into it! thanks for watching!
@@idahoprepper cool! Let me know when you do!
Nice job, I liked how you demonstrated uses with the items you show. I did overlook cash too.
Honey. The only thing I'd add to this. Great work man. Awesome video. Definitely smart with the duct tape. Took mine on a ruck and found I had too much stuff. Don't need a heavy full roll of tape. Thanks bro! 🤙🏼🇺🇸
Excellent video
Great vid thanks for all the ideas and keep 'em coming..
thank you very much, I appreciate that! thanks for watching!
I started clicking through the gear list, and it kept coming up with Previously Purchased. Awesome. I suggest elevating your Mora knife by $10 though. A heavier blade never hurts.
If you’re going to splurge on anything, your primary knife is a good place to start.
I'd suggest swapping out the regular sharpy for a mini sharpie to cut back on weight. Also, when building a go bag make sure you think about how your EDC would function in conjunction with your go bag. For example if you already EDC a multi-tool and/or a fixed blade knife then you probably don't need to have a multi-tool or a fixed blade knife in your go bag since if you ever have to bug out you're more than likely going to have your multi-tool and/or your fixed blade knife on you. Not to mention it actually cuts down on weight in your pack which makes the thing easier and more comfortable to carry.
Had my Nalgene water bottle full and froze solid did not crack and break thawed out and refilled. Still works great
they're a great product! thanks for watching!
@@idahoprepper good video god speed
@@blakegrunwell5442 you too, and thanks again for your support!
Pretty decent load out, deserves a sub and a like for sure
Thank you very much, I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Hi, good backpack configuration, I also have mine, I'm from Brazil
Good topic. As long as the BOB is small or medium sized, plain, lightweight, and stocked with only necessities, it’s good.
I live in PA, so I got the problem of having to essentially double pack for either a hot summer or cold winter. The cold weather items are really taking up the bulk of the weight
I hear you on that! It’s a lot of gear preparing for drastic weather shifts like that! Thanks for watching!
I have an inexpensive, but effective BOB to use in the beginning of SHTF. If it is removed from me and I survive, I have backups of better quality and durability cached. The first bag you put together is not wasted, so don't get rid of it when you upgrade. Have a decoy. If I lose it to someone who doesn't have gear, I won't cry over it as if it were really expensive stuff, and I know that person will benefit from it. I'll go to my next backup.
Excellent! I adapted a few ideas to mine.... For your system...I would suggest a emergency whistle and mirror... Small and actually saved my ass once
Nice and informational...I did not hear you mention the name of the bag all of your gear is in?
Those gloves are awesome actually, not warm, but when working the cut rating on them is the real deal. I seem to be cut prone when doing stuff and the form fitting gloves don’t snag on anything, you can literally pull a box-cutter against your glove and you’re fine, transfer that resistance to wherever task or issue that arises…
its good to include bullion cubes to make hot drinks and to make forraged food better tasting
yo great video , the only thing i would add is , you could probably get a higher quality 100% wool blanket for about the same price (maybe a little cheaper) off of any military surplus site. I picked up one last year for i think $12ish , I don't know the exact size but its large enough for me and my girl to huddle together comfortably in it when we go camping.
Good video my friend!
Saw on a vid the cowboy bed its made out of waxed canvas it would also be a great sleep system.
Yeah, I’ve seen those, they are really nice! Thanks for watching!
Do you have links to everything? I can’t find it. Interested in the food pouches. It’s very compact.
You should bring a book. If you survive whatever buggin from and you’re laying low you will get extremely bored.. a bible perhaps. Or the small book of psalms. And possibly Dune.
“Bible or Dune”. My guy 😂 💀
@@brawndothethirstmutilator9848😂
I carry a small New Testament,
and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Bible or /and SAS Survival Guide
Interesting :-) I have seen many videos of packs like Yours - Everybody rmember a compas, but nobody consider, that a map packed in a ziplock bag could be a great idea... Thank you for sharing.
Good point! thanks for watching!
I've watched a few of these types of videos, not sure why but I did. The 1 thing none said to pack are hand warmers. They last around 8 hrs, very light and thin. If for some reason you had to bug out when it's been raining for the last week and it's fairly cold outside, chances of starting a fire are going to be slim because all the wood is going to be soaked and those little fire starters aren't going to cut it.
The wood is only wet on the outside split it and it will be dry on the inside
No notes from me. That's a really good bag. I particularly like the pack - tactical enough to be useful but not too military looking, and the wool blanket 👍. A lot of people have a sleeping bag stuffed into their bug out bags, if you leave a sleeping bag rolled up for too long it loses most of it's insulative value, wool blankets don't, they're always good to go.
One thing I've been considering for some time is Orvewrap emergency blankets. These are fleece lined foil blankets, they're incredibly cheap, used in medicine for geriatric and post-operative patients, but allegedly they reflect 90% of the heat back towards the body, might be a worthy addition to any bug out bag.
Where did you get the little metalic zip-pouches?
Currently re-configuring a get home bag with additional "tools" I work at the southern edge of a large city, but live about 50 miles north. Most direct route is the freeway. Its a long route, and could be a very precarious journey. Appreciate the thoughts and rational in this video.
Thank you for your support and thank you for watching.. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It’s good to hear that you’re aware of your surroundings and are making necessary preparations! Stay safe, and stay prepared!
+1 for OG Red Dawn theme at beginning
Great Vid, some good ideas to think about ! Also diggin that pack!
Glad you enjoyed it.. and thanks for watching!
What kind of bag is that you said it was no longer made by one company but there are others that make it, amazing looking bag I need one
good video brother thanx
Take a look at the Thrunite TN12 Pro's. Theyre USB=C rechargeable with a removable 18650 battery. It just has a really simple UI and theyre just tough
Very fun.
I’m building tactical bug out bag all I really need is rations and good compass. How’s that ration you have, any good?
I have the exact same bag.
What bag is this looks awesome
To avoid the $6 write in rain...
Rapid the kitchen and pull out a few feet of parchment paper, wax paper. Add a pencil and you're done. It is completely waterproof and won't smear when submerged
Thank you for sharing your kit.
That tourniquet straps was really thin. The problem with thin straps is that you can cause tissue damage if used. And another question for that is do the straps really hold for the amount of “pressure” you need to put on it when you tighten it?
Are them radios rechargeable? Or they take AAs you might have said it
They are rechargeable.. thank you for watching!
Which antennas are those on the radio?
Have you checked out the wazoo cashe belt.
Question. Where is the BaoFeng manufactured? If in the PRC I have reservations using this device since I'm unsure about the integrity of the chips in it (not necessarily about the quality either - though that may or may not be an issue as well).
They are made in PRC .. the only handheld radio I know of that is made elsewhere is ICOM , they are made in Japan. I have heard that most of the internal parts on the Baofengs are made in Taiwan.. but that’s all I know.. hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Those MREs I really like. Very cheap. Thanks for the link. I carry five packets of the single serving mountain house.
yes.. i usually open mine up and add some better entrees and make them really good MRE's thanks for watching!
Thanks for your help. New subbie.
Imho, the Survivor Filter IS the best compact filter straw you can buy. It filters 1,000 gallons, connects to any soda bottle,and has a much better micron rating than the Sawyer or the Lifestraw.
The Sawyer’s only advantage over the Survivor is its ability to connect as an in-line filter on a hydration system
Interesting.. thanks for the info! And thank you for watching!
How much is the trauma kit and where can I get one
Do we not have American comm units??
What's the best cigarettes to smoke while bugging out.
Some great ideas.
i would go with sawyer squeeze
Great video there buddy
I’m glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your support, and thanks for watching!
Thank you!
You're welcome! thanks for watching!
Great video ty
Those gloves with the Silicone/vinyl palms can be made even better by spraying the back of the glove (the knit part) with a waterproofing spray like Scotchgard or Kiwi camp dry (hell, spray the backpack also)! I do that with my yard gloves, and it really helps! I include $200 in each of my BOBs b/c you won't always be bugging out through the woods! well, esp. where I live. The kit has to be tuned to your area, right!? I like the fact that you have some quickly eaten snacks, and something substantial to give you some fats and proteins to keep your long-term energy up.
And I would not suggest burying your trauma kit too deep in the backpack. Odds are you won't need it, but if you do, you don't wanna go digging for it, and you want someone else to find it easily if you're injured and can't communicate.
One thing I carry (and have always carried) is a small bottle of hand sanitizer, for hygiene as well as a fire starter. Thanks for the video.
Хороший у тебя набор👍🏻 Подскажи пожалуйста модель рации и брал ли отдельно антену. Благодарю, удачи!🦅☀️
get home bag makes more sense than a bug out bag. It can double as both. A good pack bord and chest strap should be made if not already in place to allow for less stress on your back by transferring the weight of the gear from the spine to the chest and the shoulders. Can be done with chord, clips and any piece of plexglass cut to size layered with any soft material you have on hand. A college book bag won't look the part of a get home bag and could be dismissed by roaming eyes as nothing when it can mean everything to you.