Look up the 10c's of survival, that's a good starting place. Remove items from store packaging, saves weight and adds space. Get the "other person" their own damn bag, opens space up for a decent blanket such as a poncho liner or wool blanket. There's more but you'll find out by using your equipment.
No man. Your doing the same as all the other inexperienced people setting up the same basic BOB. Stop. Your sleep system is inadequate, your water system is highly limited, You don't need all those matches. Rethink your bag seriously. View survivalist videos and what THEY carry. Look at thru hikers, Do they carry all that same gear? no? Why not. Trash the mylar bivy/blankets and also chuck the lifestraw too. it's a 72 hour bag what are you gonna use for 3 days? 150 matches? Get a dedicated med pouch.
That's a lot of weight imo. Great focus on the essentials, fire, water, shelter, and first aid. I would trade some of that stuff for an MSS to keep me warm and dry. It's about 10 lbs, but well worth it and would fufill cover. 3 means of fire starting, Bic, ferro rod, and magnifying glass. A large mouth stainless steel bottle with nesting cup to cook and boil water. Trauma kit, Sawyer mini filter, water purification tablets, Gorilla tape, snare wire, fishing kit, shemaugh, sniper veil, compass and pace beads, topgraphical map, Mora Garberg, Silky 240 saw, headlamp, military poncho, #36 bankline, wool socks, hat and gloves.
I use the same bag for work I do disaster mitigation. The bag is always with me and keeps everything I need on a daily basis like battery pack jacket and ppe along with comms to keep in touch with crews
I've owned this bag for three years and love it to bits. It has so many compartments to really get organised. I take it on flights to visit family and on long car and camping trips. I always know where everything is. It's utterly brilliant. My best travel bag investment ever.
Like you, this is my travel bag. No more luggage. The 72 carries 5 days winter clothing or 7 days summer clothing for me. Plus socks, undies, and laundry bag. Plus large LED flashlight. The admin pouch carried my check book, extra cash and secondary ID, spare truck keys, leatherman multi tool and Swiss army knife, pens notepad, cellphone charger, etc. I also use a 511 30 round MP5 mag pouches tbat fits a Streamlight flashlight perfectly. I also molle strap some rifle and pistol magazine pouches and a Hogue fixed blade knife. On the shoulder straps I clip some carabiner D rings to snap in whatever like compass or spotlight or whistle.
If your bugout bag gets to heavy get a backpack cart or a rhino yard cart to help with the load, they're very agile and will allow you to carry more and not slow you down.
I’ve been in some precarious weather events and have thought about the different situations you described. Like getting to and having to stay at a shelter for some time. This was very helpful.
Pretty complete. A few things you might include. I didn't see any cordage for use with the tarp. I didn't see any utensils to eat the food you plan to cook. I would always include a whistle for signaling. If you are in an urban or suburban area I would include a Silcock key and cash in small denominations. I really like the bag itself. Thanks for sharing.
hello The items/gear is useful no doubt about that but IMHO the organization could be refined.Sub kits to the pack can help, and grouping certain things together or nesting items inside or on the outside of items can help too IMHO Usually if organization is good , deployment of stuff is fast and to the point. With that said CR will give some ConstRuctive feedback to ConsideR and adapt to your layout. Some of the spare clothing can be sealed within those baggies or in that dry bag shown here. Dry clothing is warmer even wool. In terms of the containers, maybe find lid or you could use foil(can help and it's not that heavy to carry too) Maybe match a one litre container to go with those water treatment options.This cordge maybe consider a spool with a bowline or alpine butterfly loop at the loose end Faster to deploy a up to 41 foot ridge line with a stick(pursik knots can be added on to the line in advance too and four 2ft amounts for tie down points.(Less likely to tangle and some ready to use without needing to cut /knot the ends in a time of need.) I would keep a use or two amount of TP near the outside/top for quick use and keep the other amount sealed. Maybe swap out a few of the box matches for firestarter like Petroleum jelly cotton balls. In terms of cover and shelter. Perhaps consider having a real blanket inside for warmth. Contractor bags can also help and generally more durable than stand alone mylar blankets. You can make a tube tent with two
If your main food thing is water and less food, add some food with a lot of calories , as it’s not much but energy wise it will be, also make sure you have some sort of flashlight with spare battery’s or something to charge it
Nice video good content I have the same bag and it's excellent wouldn't trade it for anything. Problem with having a good large bag is you're more apt to fill it up. At 1 time my 3 day bag was 42 pounds. Ounces turn into pounds, And pounds turning to pain. Knowledge and common sense is free most of the time.
Hello good sir..so far a good Kit... since I noticed you mentioned water one or two times lol..I would recommend a water Silkcok key and also coffee filter, and a bandanna to filter...well water..but Nice setup so far. 👌
As others have already said, that's not a Bug out Bug. You don't just throw everything that is sold out there, inside a backpack and that's it. You do the opposite. You have to get rid of a ton of stuff. Then you have to start using that system for many reasons.The main reason, is to learn how to use that gear. Then, and after a lot of "get rid of that" you have to categorize your gear, and create main kits inside your bag. For example, repair kit, Firsta aid kit, Fire kit etc. You have to both know how to use the gear AND where to find everything and immedeately. When SHTF you won't have the luxury, to search, you have to know exactly where everything is. Overall weight of your Bgoutbag,, is one of the most important things you should have considered. What if you have to run, or walk a long distance?? Those are just some examples, to get you build a real Bugoutbug, cause that there man, isn't a bug out bag, it's a useless mess, that will just create problems, instead of solving them.
That's a great kit. I have two suggestions. A folding saw to process firewood, and something that most people like to joke about. I use a travel bidet by CuloClean. It saves on TP and is great for handwashing, too. You have several bottles with which it works....[[|:-)
Good kit, maybe use some organizing pouches to have a little more efficiency when on the go. Also get rid of the packaging on some of those items to save space and lighten the load, every gram counts
Would you be able to stay warm at night with just a bivy bag? I would not go out without some confy stuff, like woobie (I love the rodhesian pattern), a minimalistic blanket or an alpaca poncho in brownish tones... In a non-permissible environment I would put enphasis on "on the go food": biscuits, raisins, cheese... meat (especially ham or similar) might put a toll on you water... Dried damascus are good, not too sweet and have lots of magnesium (which you will need) I use a Filson Journeyman, my all time favourite bag, but I am old and would not go very far with 35 pounds on my back (especially in a difficult environment as after a earthquake with cut streets and fallen stones, or a fire or flood when you would have to run as fast as possible to put distance between you and the threat. Anyway my environment might be not like yours, and one have to try the best solutions for specific problems. Thanks, it was a good video.
i dont carry 16 oz water bottles have 2 32 oz bottles plus water treatment stuff . l like the stove that have fuel tabs or sticks . i carry extra for cooking and starting fire also carry foot powder , vaseline . vaseline multi use chap lips burns fire starter etc . few things missing folding saw , tent stakes . did you have rain gear or fork and spoon ? not a bad bag just not the best .
Blah, blah, blah...a bunch of brand new gear that's never been used, in a brand new bag that hasn't got so much as a single scuff mark on it. What? Do you keep it in a closet for "someday"? Get out in the woods and get that thing dirty. Take stuff out of the original packaging and repack it with purpose. When you've been out there and made 683 fires, purified and drank 967 liters of water, eaten 27 rabbits, 42 ducks, 1 skunk, maybe a deer, 53 trout and an assortment of grubs, worms and insects, and slept in the wild for 237 nights, THEN come back and do a video! :-) Have fun!
Also there. Just missed the mark. You need to emphasize on organization because you have almost zero. In an emergency knowing exactly where the item you need is, and is easy to get to could be the difference between life and death. Definitely some good redundancies. The single use bottles of water need to go. They are heavy and take up a lot of weight.
I dont see any tools man. How are you going to cut firewood? Using your hands or your small knife?! This bag is made pretty much for 1 person. Perhaps your plan is an IBoB. Nice video though. I enjoyed it. You covered most important sections, but you should also some cutting tools and perhaps more lightning tools. You have a headlamp, you could add something more, like some candles...
You really need to reduce the packaging of your gear. Example is your water tablets are still in the big package, paracord wrapper. You are good on the food, shelter, fire, navigation. Rethink your water bottles. Thanks buddy
As far as from what I've heard. You should have the water filter in a net bag. Otherwise the filter can't dry out properly and it will cause mold to form on the filter. Unless it hasn't been used. Put your water bottles and extra clothes in ziplock bags or water proof bags. In case one of your water bottles gets ruptured in some way.
Might want to lose the gear that requires batteries and go with usb/power bank. I'm going to need you to lose the water bottles/full roll of toilet paper and organize that bag!
Okay though out. My go bag supplies has 3 skivy roles with 72 hours complete changes of clothes, tent, sleeping bag, saw, machete, knife and whetstone, documents, food etc. This bag isnt really well thought out IMHO
Looks like you just got back from the store and packed your bag, turned on the camera, and made a video.
Lol yes
Look up the 10c's of survival, that's a good starting place. Remove items from store packaging, saves weight and adds space. Get the "other person" their own damn bag, opens space up for a decent blanket such as a poncho liner or wool blanket. There's more but you'll find out by using your equipment.
No man. Your doing the same as all the other inexperienced people setting up the same basic BOB. Stop. Your sleep system is inadequate, your water system is highly limited, You don't need all those matches. Rethink your bag seriously. View survivalist videos and what THEY carry. Look at thru hikers, Do they carry all that same gear? no? Why not. Trash the mylar bivy/blankets and also chuck the lifestraw too. it's a 72 hour bag what are you gonna use for 3 days? 150 matches? Get a dedicated med pouch.
They just copy each other
That's a lot of weight imo. Great focus on the essentials, fire, water, shelter, and first aid. I would trade some of that stuff for an MSS to keep me warm and dry. It's about 10 lbs, but well worth it and would fufill cover. 3 means of fire starting, Bic, ferro rod, and magnifying glass. A large mouth stainless steel bottle with nesting cup to cook and boil water. Trauma kit, Sawyer mini filter, water purification tablets, Gorilla tape, snare wire, fishing kit, shemaugh, sniper veil, compass and pace beads, topgraphical map, Mora Garberg, Silky 240 saw, headlamp, military poncho, #36 bankline, wool socks, hat and gloves.
That’s a good list you have there. Close to mine.
I just did a screen shot of this comment full of useful items. Thanks
I use the same bag for work I do disaster mitigation. The bag is always with me and keeps everything I need on a daily basis like battery pack jacket and ppe along with comms to keep in touch with crews
I've owned this bag for three years and love it to bits. It has so many compartments to really get organised. I take it on flights to visit family and on long car and camping trips. I always know where everything is. It's utterly brilliant. My best travel bag investment ever.
Like you, this is my travel bag. No more luggage. The 72 carries 5 days winter clothing or 7 days summer clothing for me. Plus socks, undies, and laundry bag. Plus large LED flashlight. The admin pouch carried my check book, extra cash and secondary ID, spare truck keys, leatherman multi tool and Swiss army knife, pens notepad, cellphone charger, etc. I also use a 511 30 round MP5 mag pouches tbat fits a Streamlight flashlight perfectly. I also molle strap some rifle and pistol magazine pouches and a Hogue fixed blade knife.
On the shoulder straps I clip some carabiner D rings to snap in whatever like compass or spotlight or whistle.
If your bugout bag gets to heavy get a backpack cart or a rhino yard cart to help with the load, they're very agile and will allow you to carry more and not slow you down.
I’ve been in some precarious weather events and have thought about the different situations you described. Like getting to and having to stay at a shelter for some time. This was very helpful.
You should do a 2 day shake down in the woods ,its a good way to figure out what to keep and what to add .
Pretty complete. A few things you might include. I didn't see any cordage for use with the tarp. I didn't see any utensils to eat the food you plan to cook. I would always include a whistle for signaling. If you are in an urban or suburban area I would include a Silcock key and cash in small denominations. I really like the bag itself. Thanks for sharing.
He had 50 to 100 ft of paracord
How could you have missed him pulling the paracord out of the side pocket?
Impressed that you have LOTS of water. Good job on that.
hello The items/gear is useful no doubt about that but IMHO the organization could be refined.Sub kits to the pack can help, and grouping certain things together or nesting items inside or on the outside of items can help too IMHO Usually if organization is good , deployment of stuff is fast and to the point. With that said CR will give some ConstRuctive feedback to ConsideR and adapt to your layout. Some of the spare clothing can be sealed within those baggies or in that dry bag shown here. Dry clothing is warmer even wool. In terms of the containers, maybe find lid or you could use foil(can help and it's not that heavy to carry too) Maybe match a one litre container to go with those water treatment options.This cordge maybe consider a spool with a bowline or alpine butterfly loop at the loose end Faster to deploy a up to 41 foot ridge line with a stick(pursik knots can be added on to the line in advance too and four 2ft amounts for tie down points.(Less likely to tangle and some ready to use without needing to cut /knot the ends in a time of need.) I would keep a use or two amount of TP near the outside/top for quick use and keep the other amount sealed. Maybe swap out a few of the box matches for firestarter like Petroleum jelly cotton balls. In terms of cover and shelter. Perhaps consider having a real blanket inside for warmth. Contractor bags can also help and generally more durable than stand alone mylar blankets. You can make a tube tent with two
If your main food thing is water and less food, add some food with a lot of calories , as it’s not much but energy wise it will be, also make sure you have some sort of flashlight with spare battery’s or something to charge it
Nice video good content I have the same bag and it's excellent wouldn't trade it for anything. Problem with having a good large bag is you're more apt to fill it up. At 1 time my 3 day bag was 42 pounds. Ounces turn into pounds, And pounds turning to pain. Knowledge and common sense is free most of the time.
Hello good sir..so far a good Kit... since I noticed you mentioned water one or two times lol..I would recommend a water Silkcok key and also coffee filter, and a bandanna to filter...well water..but Nice setup so far. 👌
As others have already said, that's not a Bug out Bug. You don't just throw everything that is sold out there, inside a backpack and that's it. You do the opposite. You have to get rid of a ton of stuff. Then you have to start using that system for many reasons.The main reason, is to learn how to use that gear. Then, and after a lot of "get rid of that" you have to categorize your gear, and create main kits inside your bag. For example, repair kit, Firsta aid kit, Fire kit etc. You have to both know how to use the gear AND where to find everything and immedeately. When SHTF you won't have the luxury, to search, you have to know exactly where everything is.
Overall weight of your Bgoutbag,, is one of the most important things you should have considered. What if you have to run, or walk a long distance?? Those are just some examples, to get you build a real Bugoutbug, cause that there man, isn't a bug out bag, it's a useless mess, that will just create problems, instead of solving them.
Why is it that a lot people don't add at least a t-shirt for clothing?
That's a great kit. I have two suggestions. A folding saw to process firewood, and something that most people like to joke about. I use a travel bidet by CuloClean. It saves on TP and is great for handwashing, too. You have several bottles with which it works....[[|:-)
My pack is 30 lbs but, very well equipped. You should add a small caliber handgun to your pack. I carry a 22 to keep the weight down
Good kit, maybe use some organizing pouches to have a little more efficiency when on the go. Also get rid of the packaging on some of those items to save space and lighten the load, every gram counts
Would you be able to stay warm at night with just a bivy bag?
I would not go out without some confy stuff, like woobie (I love the rodhesian pattern), a minimalistic blanket or an alpaca poncho in brownish tones...
In a non-permissible environment I would put enphasis on "on the go food": biscuits, raisins, cheese... meat (especially ham or similar) might put a toll on you water...
Dried damascus are good, not too sweet and have lots of magnesium (which you will need)
I use a Filson Journeyman, my all time favourite bag, but I am old and would not go very far with 35 pounds on my back (especially in a difficult environment as after a earthquake with cut streets and fallen stones, or a fire or flood when you would have to run as fast as possible to put distance between you and the threat.
Anyway my environment might be not like yours, and one have to try the best solutions for specific problems.
Thanks, it was a good video.
I'd suggest getting some organisational pouches, that first pocket you opened looked like a cluster of shit that would easily get lost
Have to have fire starters as well. Cotton ball Vaseline fire starters
i dont carry 16 oz water bottles have 2 32 oz bottles plus water treatment stuff . l like the stove that have fuel tabs or sticks . i carry extra for cooking and starting fire also carry foot powder , vaseline . vaseline multi use chap lips burns fire starter etc . few things missing folding saw , tent stakes . did you have rain gear or fork and spoon ? not a bad bag just not the best .
you bring soap but no towel or wash cloth? no change of clothes?
Blah, blah, blah...a bunch of brand new gear that's never been used, in a brand new bag that hasn't got so much as a single scuff mark on it. What? Do you keep it in a closet for "someday"? Get out in the woods and get that thing dirty. Take stuff out of the original packaging and repack it with purpose. When you've been out there and made 683 fires, purified and drank 967 liters of water, eaten 27 rabbits, 42 ducks, 1 skunk, maybe a deer, 53 trout and an assortment of grubs, worms and insects, and slept in the wild for 237 nights, THEN come back and do a video! :-) Have fun!
Sir, this is a wendys. You feeling ok? This is a bag review, not a SERE course. The gear (except for medical) has been used, same with the pack.
Also there. Just missed the mark. You need to emphasize on organization because you have almost zero. In an emergency knowing exactly where the item you need is, and is easy to get to could be the difference between life and death. Definitely some good redundancies. The single use bottles of water need to go. They are heavy and take up a lot of weight.
Tampons for a woman in the boog is a massive win for both.
You should buy a good poncho and take some food out to make room, it can cover your pack and you
I dont see any tools man. How are you going to cut firewood? Using your hands or your small knife?! This bag is made pretty much for 1 person. Perhaps your plan is an IBoB. Nice video though. I enjoyed it. You covered most important sections, but you should also some cutting tools and perhaps more lightning tools. You have a headlamp, you could add something more, like some candles...
Take your items out of the packages😒
You really need to reduce the packaging of your gear. Example is your water tablets are still in the big package, paracord wrapper. You are good on the food, shelter, fire, navigation. Rethink your water bottles. Thanks buddy
This might be the best and most informative TH-cam I have ever seen. If I could I would subscribe twice. Maybe even 3 times.
As far as from what I've heard. You should have the water filter in a net bag. Otherwise the filter can't dry out properly and it will cause mold to form on the filter. Unless it hasn't been used.
Put your water bottles and extra clothes in ziplock bags or water proof bags. In case one of your water bottles gets ruptured in some way.
Bro..build an IFAK. “Jumble” shouldn’t be accurate lol.
how much does that pack weigh?!?
Might want to lose the gear that requires batteries and go with usb/power bank. I'm going to need you to lose the water bottles/full roll of toilet paper and organize that bag!
Okay though out. My go bag supplies has 3 skivy roles with 72 hours complete changes of clothes, tent, sleeping bag, saw, machete, knife and whetstone, documents, food etc. This bag isnt really well thought out IMHO
ready meal pouchhes
To expensive
. Take it to a war, to see what it will last.
This bag sucks
awesome bag its a beast but you gonna tired with so much weight