The most striking omission to me is a purpose-built rain cover for your backpack. Very likely to need it, and it looks much better and stays on more reliably than anything you'd improvise. Takes up next to no space or weight.
One of the problems I have personally found, [I was homeless for four years] is that if you have good kit, it gets stolen, I have lost fisher space pens maglites, leathermans and countless other expensive pieces of kit once I was actually in the field, the problem I find with most B.O.B videos is that people show so much kit that they have never actually used in reality, trying to just leave home and not come back for a week or two would show them a thing or two, You make a really good and valid point about cell phones and money, that is excellent advice, Many people just have never faced true hardship, yet nothing will prepare you more than being in the shit! Great post my friend, all the best.
You should allways consider a temperature drop in the worst case of at least 20°C. I once experienced in Europe that on one day the first miniskirts appeared and on the next day we allmost expected snow! At night and in rain/snow it would have been much worse. I believe that this is more important than a flimsy shelter. In the worst case you have to walk all night through the rain in any case.
How come no one packs some painkillers? It' s likely you, or someone near will be in some kind of pain. I-m not talking about morphine, but perhaps asprin or something similar to help headace or lother types of non emergency but oh so irritating issues.
bug out bag is things you think you need to survive and not to return home . I have changed mine many times in the last 40 years . I always have a shelter , blanket or sleeping bag , food and water and or ways to assist in food and water , cooking utensils and minimum of tools . I have more than needed for 2 adults and 2 dogs . It weighs close to 40 lbs . There is atleast 2 weeks of food in the pack , mostly sprouting seeds . The most nutritious food in the world . We have ate sprouts for 2 out if 3 meals daily for close to 2 years now . We have never fell for the “ prep beans and rice “. Our fully stocked bug out area is a little over 30 miles . We also have 31 stash spots that have supplies . best advise I have got in over 45 years of prepping is dont keep all your preps in one place . I am getting older . I am 54 . I have averaged 6.2 miles walking a day for over the last year. I train with free weights 5 days a week . I spar 2 days a week . I am in the best shape of my life , most 20 year olds have trouble keeping my pace . But, know someday soon I will have to hand maps over to the younger family to the 7 or so truckloads of preps stashed .
cool vid my bags are very similar one for each member of the family, not all the same the kids don't need a big knife or cook pots and they only have emergency blankets i carry the tarps and ropes. we also have more clothes and spare shoes.
I missed shoes and a dry towel. Ever tried to leave work with your regular shoes when outside was (snow-)mud? Also a rainjacket does not help if you get wet by surprise. being soaked you cool out much faster (moreover it is a pain to walk in wet shoes and wet socks). Personally I don't have a BOB at work (only EDC), but I do have a set of clothes and shoes (This came in handy when I got soaked in chloroform in an Lab-accident).
Excelente vídeo! Estou assistindo aqui do Brasil. Gostei da mochila pois você mostrou realmente a realidade e não a ficção, e eu acho interessante pois a mochila não ficou muito pesada o que possibilita andar grandes distâncias ou passar por obstáculos em caso de desastres naturais. Já com uma mochila muito grande e pesada não seria possível andar por muito tempo ou passar por obstáculos. Abraços do Brasil
I like how you have lots of water, but I think you need more food. Those bars are very good, but if you are under stress or injured, you really need more food than you think. I have been toying with carrying a metal cup that fits onto the metal water bottle and carrying dry rice or freeze dried food. They can be cooked in 20-30 minutes in the metal cup. Doesn't have to be much, but I think that you will most likely need at least 50 grams of protein (2-3 protein bars) and 1000 calories (4 protein bars or 2 bars and 2 handfuls of rice per day to squeeze by. If you are injured, you will probably need more water and food.
Maybe I'm just a little more hard core than this? We survivalists usually like really tough NYLON over kevlar as kevlar does NOT hold up for years and specifically decays in sunlight and water which is why we stay away from it in the US for both our ROPE and BACKPACKS!!! and personally my saddles as well. I also like a ton of usable MOLLE systems to customize my gear with a rip off IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) including a tourniquet and hemostatic gauze . . . .when I was five years old and I had to use the restroom at night I needed an armed parent as we didn't have running water inside and lived in black bear country. . . I wouldn't have lived with this kit.
In a crowd a black or generic backpack is the best choice, however, in a bug out situation, you should be avoiding crowds and isolation is the key to survival. Camo is the best choice here as you are staying low profile. You do not bug out because of fire or earthquake, those are situations where you are escaping to a safe area. What you are describing and building a bag for is basically a get home bag. In Canada an actual bug out option is moving into the wilderness and camp equipment is necessary. Considering our huge population of bears, a shotgun is very important. In an EMP emergency where the citizens are desperately scavenging for life's necessities the surviver must find isolation from predators and developing illnesses. A pre-planned bug-out designation where water is plentiful and supplies are cashed is all important. Strength in numbers is also a key and traveling by vehicle when possible is the best option as those on foot will feed groups that are traveling in force.
I like the way you think, but (always there's a "but") duplication adds weight and that slows you down. Cotton clothes get wet and dry slowly, better to have all synthetic clothes, skip the underwear. Ponchos are noisy, catch wind and get caught on stuff. Better to have a nylon shell jacket and pants; they pack very small and keep in warmth when sleeping. A mylar blanket and some paracord can be used for shelter, signalling, warmth, saves a lot of weight. Great video.
Im just going to say this is a good, cheep, beginer; 24-48 hour get home/in car/temporary displacement bag meant for urban/suburban settings. Nice to have if you are just starting out, have nothing put together, and need something to build from. It wouldn't hold up very well in a SHTF or disaster situation and its cheep/afordable construction leaves you ill prepared should things drag on longer. Its a good start point though. What this bag helps prepare you for. Car touble (IE out of gas, mechanical failure, traffic jam), power outage, displacement due to a localized event (like a house fire), getting home due to a moderate risk event or localized unrest (IE thunderstorms, Ferguson riots) What this bag does not help you prepare for. Disasters, especially large events like floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Extended exposure to the elements. Anything that may force you beyond your 24-48 hour window. SHTF situations that cause large scale unrest and lawlessness.
I'd take a gun over money and a cell phone any day. If you're making a bug out bag and a good rifle isn't in the equation, you won't want to bug out very far. At the very least, get a decent survival bow. This bag is more for leaving in your car in case something happens. In a bug out situation, my bag would be a little different. I certainly wouldn't use that kind of canteen. I'd go for a military style with the metal cup for cooking. Don't forget the lid if you don't want to drink ashes in your coffee. When bugging out, a person is not likely to return to their home any time soon. The best thing, is to arm yourself with knowledge about plants and primitive survival.
+Mech Inizer Hi, youre just so wrong on so many topics I just cant cover them all. My honest, caring advice is that you keep learning and try to focus on reality based survival. Good luck.
+TheModernSurvivalist Point them out. I'd like to read what your opinion is that I'm wrong about. I live in the northern woods and I am very familiar with it.In fact, I just got back from a 7 mile, before daylight, winter hike. I do it almost every day. I have never used a cell phone on any of my adventures and certainly wouldn't want one even close to me if I had to bug out. Who are you going to call when you're bugging out? Money may or may not help, depending on the situation, but if you're already prepared with the right gear, it is not necessary for life. A gun or a bow is a vital survival support tool for protection and food. A metal canteen with a cup to boil shit in comes in handy for me every day. Finally, knowledge about the area you are in and what you can eat and also what can hurt you, is also very smart. So, please tell me what I am wrong about because I am curious why I am wrong about so many things that you cannot even mention them all. In fact, you haven't even covered one of the things that you think I am wrong about. If I have been doing things wrong for the last 35 years, ever since I've been running around the woods since I was five years old, I would like to know. What makes anything I have said, not reality based? I'm not trying to bash your video, I'm just adding my opinion into the mix. To each their own. You survive your way, I'll survive mine, but I still would like to hear the exact reasons that you believe that I am wrong. I really don't have to learn much because I have been a woodsman for my whole life. I just like these kind of videos because this type of stuff is my life long hobby. Every now and then, I learn something new, but I can survive just fine. I'm a hunter that is very familiar with the land around him.
+Mech Inizer BUG OUT BAG = takes you from A (home) to B (your Bug out Location).The location should have food, water, medical supplies, some facility for power & MUCH more than a tarp for shelter all for an extended period.It could be some camp beds in your parents basement or a holiday home/purpose built Bug Out Location or a friends house but not in the wilderness.That is logistically unsustainable.This is not an INCH bag.This is temporary bag to aid you in a journey.......the JOURNEY part of it is the important bit....so weight is an issue.Most people don't live in the woods...they live in cities....they may well have wives /children....dragging them into the wilderness is not an option & not even practical.Dragging your pregnant wife half way up a mountain ....not going to happen !!!!!. People have lives than revolve outside of going into the wilderness & killing the wildlife to eat & they have juggle those lives with prepping & prepping cost money.Heading for the hills is a strategy of diminishing returns that is why we aren't Hunter Gatherers any more & why we invented Agriculture.....It freed us from that & allowed a small group of people to produce the food & the rest to make goods, trade & innovate.The wild places that are left cannot support the population we have or even half the population that now exists.Its fine that you enjoy pitting yourself against nature...knock yourself out but its not a plan for the rest of humanity.People going full Grizzly Adams is a recipe for death/disaster.You have to be realistic.
hull294 What's your point here? For one, It depends on the situation that you face. If there is a situation where people have to leave the cities to find food, millions upon millions of people are already going to be dead and unable to hunt or gather. The very few that actually do make it out of a city and into the country when the cities are being blown up are probably going to be out numbered by the forest animals, fish in the lakes, and birds in the sky. We can even eat rats and cattails and survive. For one, with all the wild food that is growing around us, a person has to be an idiot to starve. The people that will have a hard time making it, will be the people that don't use guns, depend on their cell phones for everything, and people who think that you actually need money to live. In some cases, if you don't drag your pregnant wife up that mountain, you and/or her will not survive. Knock yourself out trying to live in a radiated city of ruble that has been leveled to the ground or with Fascist, Nazi style checkpoints watching you and your family's every move so they can come pick you up when they want to to chop off you head with all of those guillotines that they have been buying. Even if there was some messed up government agency or criminal enterprise out to get you, staying at a friends house isn't going to cut it because they will find you. You are right about having a place with supplies stored up being a wise thing, but what if that spot was compromised. If you're going to prepare yourself, you might as well do it right and prepare to live in any arrangement that is possible and I believe that includes carrying a gun, not carrying a trackable cell phone, not worrying about carrying worthless paper money that you cannot eat (nobody is going to give up their food, even for gold), and finally, learning everything you can about the plants around you so that you know what you can eat to survive. As much as you like to think so, humans won't be able to eat every fish, rat, rabbit, deer, mushroom, cattail, apple, or any other plant or animal before the world or whatever situation gets back on track. I feel that you think that when stuff gets bad, that you are going to still be able to depend on other people to get your food, while you think you can just pay for it. Good luck in the death trap of a city that will truly have no food. I'll take my chances with a long beard and a grizzly bear buddy, while being protected by a gun, while I'm not depending an a cell phone because they are really useless, and not worrying about if I have any paper money that isn't going to buy anything anyways. That's just my opinion. You think I'm dumb for not wanting to be in a city if shit gets bad and I think you are dumb for wanting to live in a city when shit gets bad. The last place I want to be is where I have to worry about walking down the street because someone will try to kill me for my clothes or my pocket knife, where people will not be able to get food without depending on some sort of delivery system, where all the riots will be and where a person will have an almost zero percent chance to survive because everyone around them is going nuts because they are hungry and too stupid to just eat various plants to survive. The hunter/gatherers didn't cause the depletion of animals on this planet, it was commercialized hunting. It wasn't the guy with the fishing pole, it was the guy with net.
If your going to bug out you are most likely heading to a relatives/friends house, or a evacuee camp. Look at what has happened last week in Alberta. Nearly 100,000 people given next to no time to bug out of their homes. They all headed to camps, or homes of people they know. No one needed a gun and people where driving up and give gas, food, water ect to people stranded on the highway. That is by far the best example of the most likely type of Bug Out scenario.
All the gizmos, gadgets and stuff really isn't going to help you much if you don't have a well thought out plan of where you're going, how to get there. Being in shape to actually survive. All that gear isn't going to help unless you spend three or four weekends a year actually living 100% out of your bug out bag to know how to survive before you have to, then it's too late. Buying this stuff is the easy part.
Hi, How much cash is a good ammount to carry with you? A betalight attached to the outside of your bag is also handy, you can find your bag in the dark.
very nice presentation. a quick question though. . . have you ever tried to write something in ink on a damp paper??? you may want to consider adding a leaded pencil to your kit. . but all in all a great presentation a fan called Rhonda
Like most people, you're confusing a Bug Out Bag with other bag systems. Because you don't know the difference, your version of a BOB is not worthy to carry the name Bug Out Bag. There are essentially six types of bag. Your description falls under the category of Go Bag or 72 Hr Bag. So you need to stop calling your bag a "real" Bug Out Bag, because your bag wouldn't be suitable in a Bug Out situation. Following are the six bag types. All four of these can be considered a "Survival Bag," however, while some people will argue that [in most cases] one will not truly be in a survival situation, others will argue that every situation is a survival situation. If for instance you have to flee your home because of a natural disaster, it may be argued that you have already entered into a survival situation; whereas another will argue that it only becomes a survival situation if your car breaks down, and you have to get by on foot. In the wilderness a situation becomes survival only if you badly injure yourself, or you get totally lost and run out of food. What one considers a survival situation is often determined by the experience and comfort level if each individual-ea., to an experienced person, getting turned around in the woods is just another challenge to overcome, and may even be a little exciting; whereas to another person this same scenario becomes life threatening and frightening. SIX BAG TYPES Bug Out Bag (BOB for short), or SHTF Bag (Bugging out is when you plan to leave your home, and LIVE entirely out of the contents of your bag-the key words "plan" and "live" are important here. This sets this bag apart from a bag designed primarily for if you're somehow forced away from your home-the difference is that one is a decision, and the other is not, and the idea is to LEAVE your home before you can be forced out, which would likely leave you without a BOB, and probably in a FEMA camp or equivolent. This is essentially the same thing as a SHTF bag which a person [plans] to use if the government goes to hell. A person who would be bugging out in a worst case (SHTF) scenario is planning on his bag to get him by for a year, and even longer if need be-and for that matter, considering his house and belongings have been taken away from him, he will likely never return “home.” This is also the bag you would live out of if you’re “on the lamb,” hiding from the authorities. One thing that often sets this bag apart from others is firearms which are carried with the purpose of protecting yourself and your stuff, against other people; although some people may chose not to pack firearms, but the bag is still purposed for long term living.) Bushcraft Bag (This bag is for people very familiar with and comfortable with living in the wilderness, or bush, while using only the bear basics-A Bushcrafter practices his/her bushcraft skills as a regular hobby on a regular basis, the same way a bicyclist or a hiker practices their hobby. In this bag are tools with the purpose of “crafting” whatever is needed, from wood and stone found in the bush - hence the name: “bushcraft,” which means to craft things from the bush. A skilled bushcrafter can also use this bag in a Bug Out situation, and often [prefers] to head into the woods if they're forced from their home. One of the primary differences between this bag and a BOB is that it doesn't [necessarily] include firearms; and if a bushcrafter does have a firearm, it’s for acquiring food. The other major difference is that a BOB is often (but not always) overstuffed and is in reality far too heavy to carry long distances, whereas, as stated above, bushcrafters prefer to get by with a minimal amount of gear.) Go-Bag or 72 Hour Bag (This bag is designed for the purpose of getting you from point A to point B in an emergency situation, such as a natural disaster: ea. hurricane, earthquake, flood, etc. This bag is designed to be ready to quickly grab and go, hence the name “Go Bag.” The cause for calling this a 72 Hour Bag is that 72 hours is the average time it takes to get from your home to anywhere in the country, whether your destination be the home of a family member, or an emergency shelter. This bag has enough food and water to get you by for three days, which is 72 hours, hence the name: “72 Hour Bag.” Typical contents for this type of bag are: food for three days, spare clothing, an emergency radio, spare keys, money and credit cards, enough prescription medications to get you by for a few days, and things like these. This bag is designed to get you by for only about three days. It is not a long-term survival bag.) EDC Bag (Every Day Carry) (This bag is filled with a combination of tools practical for every day life, as well as back up electronics items, such as batteries, chargers for electronic devices, a gym towel, etcetera. Most people will also use this bag as a Go Bag, and so there’s not too much of a difference between the two. The main difference, however, is that a Go Bag often sits and collects dust until an emergency strikes; whereas an EDC is usually carried in a vehicle, and the items inside are useful in every day scenarios - hence "Every Day Carry.”) UL Bag (Ultra Light) (This bag is entirely in it's own class. The purpose of an UL bag system is to hike from point A to point B as quick as possible, while resting as little as necessary. Although none of the bag types above are suited for Through Hikers, everyone putting together one of the bags above would do themselves a service to study the bags Through Hikers use. Through Hikers carry only the bear essentials, and the gear they choose is the absolute lightest available. Many Through Hikers make it a sport to see just how light they can make their bags, and some boast packs of around 12 pounds, including water, trail food, and clothing-some Through Hikers can get their gear weight even lower, in the 9 lb range . These bags only apply in a through-hiking situation, and for many reasons, they are not suitable for survival situations. For instance, in the name of cutting weight, due to light clothing and minimal sleeping gear, hypothermia is a major risk to a Through Hiker should the weather turn foul, or should he get lost. This said, much can be learned from Through Hikers about how to pack light - it may make the difference between carrying cast iron cookware, stainless steel, or ultra light aluminum or titanium; and will also help you decide if you need a large cooking pot, or just enough to get by. Through Hikers also have carb intake down to a science, which can help in knowing how much or little food you need per day.) Survival Kit (A survival kit is a very small pouch which contains only the essentials needed for survival in the event one is parted from their main kit-the bag may be as small as a camera case-and it should be waterproofed. It would likely contain at least most of “The 10 Cs of Survival” which were developed by Dave Canterbury, or at least “The 5 Cs.” This bag should always be carried ON YOUR PERSON when you’re out in the woods, or in any of the scenarios above. This is your insurance plan which pretty much guarantees you that, should you be separated from all your other gear, you will at least have the bear essentials-Because it’s on your person, it’s unlikely that you will also get separated from this kit. More information on these bags, and the 5 and 10 Cs, can be found here on TH-cam.) -Rx
You should watch some behind the scenes photos and videos looking into all the torn clothes at the boston bombing. It was such an anomaly with weird ass stuff going on.... no blood or cuts under the clothes that was "blown off", one guy runs behind a van after the explosion and comes back out with perfectly torn strips for pants...so many examples
This "bug out bag" will be perfect for those that are trying to make it through a populated area so that they can make it to a FEMA safety Zone where there will be rationed food and water and abundant vaccinations! Thank Gawd for sheople. You do have some practical advice for the temporary traveler. I just think that it may be too temporary for the large economic tsunami that is CERTAIN to come to shore. But a little preparation is better than none.
I never fancied ponchos, but when my flat was ice cold I was glad that I found an old one along with a blanket. I later I bought a rain-poncho that fits even in a pocket.
Bradley Scarbrough 3 is probably too much but you could always give one to a friend who didnt pack one. Personally I believe them to be essential. They are a good layer to block out wind but also keep you from over heating and obviously keep you dry. Being in the elements will be the death of alot in a SHTF scenario.
killbodies34 im assuming he is packing for his wife and kid as well. and ponchos are light and multi use i have 4 in my bags u can use thm as shelters, rain collectors and many others.
I've always been worried about water filters. I mean, ok, it disinfects and purify the water but what should we do when the amount of liters he has already filtered (resource) comes to an end?
People need to better discern between "Bug Out Bags" and "Get Home Bags". One is for long term survival while the other is for short term travel, hopefully.
+Irish Highlander _I have everything required to build a shelter, catch food etc._ 1) Have you tested this ability in "unpleasant" conditions? 2) Why not build ahead of time, and preposition gear? 3) Most importantly, why head for the woods instead of some other bit of civilization?
***** _I'm talking about a global conflict in which we're either ..._ IOW, some sort of global SHTF/WROL scenario? _as I said, I don't want to get into politics._ I'm too far from Ireland, both physically and emotionally, to get into an argument with you. I'm just curious about your thinking. .
I think too many people try and pack different style bags in one. Honestly you don't need that much to survive 3 days. I lived in LA during the last riots I saw first hand how fast society can break down. Look at events like Katrina they will never announce of many were actually killed there. I strongly believe a means to protect yourself and family is the most important thing in any bug out bag.
+Not Required _I saw first hand how fast society can break down._ 1) Did you need to bug out (or use a GHB) to survive? 2) How quickly was order restored to the 99% of LA that wasn't affected by the riots? _Look at events like Katrina they will never announce of many were actually killed there_ There were *days* of warning. *Days*. And updates every 6 hours. There's two reasons why you didn't evacuate from areas below sea level: (1) no money, and (2) foolish assumptions. _in any bug out bag_ No BOB needed in Katrina or Sandy. The government (gasp!) via the National Weather Service gave more than ample warning for both disasters, allowing you to finish preparations and evacuate in an orderly manner.
why would you need a child's poncho if you don't have a child? it seems like you are a bit fixated on improvising when you could get a cheap item that does the job properly that takes up the same space and weight. I did the same thing at first and then discovered that I was doing overkill and cut back to be practical. some nice ideas though.
Fernando, Thank you very much for your video. It gave me some real nice tips and ideas to upgrade my own bug out / emergency bag and made me think again about a lot of things that i may not need that much in my bag... What do you think of a swiss army knife as a second multi tool in the bag ? Worth it or not that really necessary ? That's your bag's weight ? Mine's got 8 kilograms (18 pounds), is that too much ? Once again, thank you very much for the video and the tips / ideas. I'm Danilo, from Brazil. :)
+Danilo Fassa hay just saw your post on Modern survivalist bug out bag... 18 pounds is pretty damn good.. considering tent/bag, food, water, and a few tools could easily jump up to 25-30 pounds. If you have all the bases covered at 18 pounds keep it that way. Maybe upgrade pieces of gear here and there.Maybe the Swiss Army Knife could go in your pocket.
Hi, what is the name & model number of the Usb solar charger? I couldn't make it out in the audio description but it looks like a great bit of kit! thanks D
I don't think the pack color or design is gonna make a difference every pack is gonna be targeted because a lot of people just don't prepare. Your water statement was spot on but only because I live in the Mojave Desert which brings me to using ponchos or tarps to sleep under I know my environment so that is not gonna happen.... Also walking through the desert in the summer when it's 120 to 125 degrees is not smart...
+Victor Smith You don't CALL in an emergency situation ........you SMS....KEEP THE MESSAGE VERY SHORT & TELL THEM YOU WILL SMS THEM IN 2 HOURS .It frees the towers up for actual emergency phone calls from somebody in immediate danger.Informing a loved one your OK is NOT an emergency believe it or not
Good video, but you were a bit chatty, not being disrespectful it's just that someone may want to hurry up and take inventory and may not have to much time to watch all of this video. But bless you for taking your time making this video. God bless you brother stay safe. I still enjoyed this video and it was very informative as well as nicely packed. Well thought out.
Unless its allout war, bugging in would be my best option. homesteading would be good. I have limited funds so I can not go allout either way. If I got to bug out, It will be bad.
Bug out Bag...... Pfsst that is more like a stuck in the elevator for a few hours bag or a I'm waiting for the tow truck to come bag. You are prepared for light rain though.
You guys and gals are thinking about this the wrong way... We all know how important the "5-C's" are and all of that... But there is a priority that you should always keep in mind... You won't survive 3 seconds without Protection, 3 minutes with out Air, 3 hours with out Shelter, 3 days without Water, 3 weeks with out Food, or 3 months without Knowllege!!! So having a nice bug out bag is not going to do you a lot of good if any of those other things are not considered first!!!! Much more important than Equipment is Knowledge of the area you are going to be surviving in... Knowing what plants you can eat and which plants have medicinal or utility uses will keep you alive a lot longer than a 200 pound I.N.C.H. Bag, the bigest Knife you can afford, or all of the Ammunition in the world... When,,,, Not If.... SHTF happens, there is not going to be any "Bartering and money will have no use... People will band together in a Mob Survival Mentality, and just take what you have... You will have to consider every one you meet or observe as Hostile.. And your Protocol should be; Avoid Detection, Avoid Contact, and Avoid Capture. There will only be 4 things of value ater SHTF... Water, Food, Medicine, and Women... And knowlege will contribute much more to your chances of survival long term, then all of the Equipment in the world.
If you don't mind me asking, How did you go about getting your book published? I have written a manuscript about my ten years in California and my years of hardship being homeless, called 'Sleeping in the arms of God'
bd flavors Actually the Sawyer Mini filters out finer paricles, and lasts longer. It makes enough gallons that one Sawyer should last you your entire life. Plus it comes with a kit to back-flow and clean it out - it's designed to last a lifetime. In a real survival situation you should also carry the replacement cartage to a Berkey Sport. It doesn't last nearly filter nearly as many gallons as the Sawyer, but it will actually filter out chemicals - which neither the Lifestraw or the Sawyer will do. You can look up several reviews of the Sawyer on TH-cam, and most survivalists are recommending both the Sawyer and the Berkey-Sport replacement filter. =)
I dont agree with some of the things on here!! Pack for the intended terrain you plan to be in or where you live! If your going to the mountains?? Pack more serious things that can accommodate you to that terrain!! If your in a large scale urban terrain. You neex to just find a safe ace where you will not be found and have certain access to certain things, or just hunker down in Your place with a few food and water cache's as well as certain wepo s to defend your perimeter! ! Pack and choose your survival equipment for your terrain you choose to be in!!!
why would others need a "single cent or money" when they can just use their handgun with 6 magazines to take yours? and a few times you take stuff out of your bag and claim it's "not ideal." -__- why carry it then?
Ryan Relatores A man with a gun is a target. Of all the stuff you have, I will take your gun and I'm not going to "call you out" to get it, either. Watch your back and don't let anyone know you have one.
Cell phone!!!????? are you serious??? lol in the case of an emergency, Towers WILL BE DOWN!!!, you are better off having a couple of walkie talkies so that you can communicate with the people you are with. Also cash??? i for one always try to carry some cash on my anyway, but if you carry it in your bag, most likely some jack wagon who is better prepared with a gun will take it from you. i for one would rather have my side arm and ammo!
I think the recent 5 minute bug out from Fort McMurray Alberta has proven that cash is a lot more valuable than a gun. But also people will bend over backwards to help
The Goodwolf Check out his website: www.themodernsurvivalist.com/ He is also a published author of two excellent books available on Amazon and knows this subject first hand as he was there for the 2001 economic collapse in Argentina and all the societal chaos that followed and lasted for months. (People living in Greece need to read his books - although it may be too late). He has lived through a real world long term urban/economic survival scenario. I hate to burst your bubble but military or LEO doesn't automatically qualify you as an all scenarios or long term survival expert. Even military guys only get rudimentary survival training based off evading in a jungle, desert, cold environment (normally after their course they never touch it again).. Not how to deal with economic collapse and long term social disorder.
The Goodwolf I know you weren't being mean. I also know many people have the wrong idea about what level ex military guys are actually t with survival (many receive zero survival training). I hope I answered your question. Check out his website and books. Some good stuff there.
Too many things, too long vid. Sometimes these vids seem less of survival, EDC, bugging out and more to show off items. Vid with most ponchos for sure.
It's my opinion in that this is a decent bag. But you kept referencing Boston. Maybe for your families sake you might consider researching hurricane Katrina. Also I realize that you reside in Ireland. So owning a sidearm is difficult at best. So then research other possible options you may have other than said sidearm. crossbow/mini crossbow. Believe me the refugees getting in Ireland are finding firearms of any kind they can get. realistically speaking of course. The world is getting bad. Please open your eyes. Also and you may already know, but pick up a copy of the SAS survival guide. Trust me. In Katrina money , cellphones were absolutely useless. Prices of food /water were to high for anyone to achieve. And most forms of communication were collapsed do to the excessive overload. Except for cb's, short wave and long wave radio. Good luck, and God's speed.
There's a good doc on you Tube on hurricane Katrina. The reality on what such disasters are really like hits you between the eyes. Watch that and you can see what you might need in your BOB.
If you're going to make a BOB make the full survival one 'cause you don't know what will unfold. Get a hand held HAM radio or the like for info. The emergency bands will be broadcasting when no other info will be, telling you what's down etc., even other HAM operators will be on the air. HAMS don't need towers although they use repeater towers but even if those aren't operative you can find out what's going on. defend youself and your family. It's gonna be real nasty.
Ok hurricane Katrina was bad because it hit the poor communities and the government failed to protect them by maintaining the city's infrastructure. I think you are also mistaking the amount of cash you need as well. Enough to pay your bills and provide for your family for 1 month is how much you should have on hand, not in banks, not in assets, not in credit, in hard physical dollars. people did have cash and where were they? They were on their way to other states. Also the rebuilding efforts were mainly voluntary and once again, cash was king in these situations. During a grid down situation cash (like food, water and basic necessities) becomes more valuable, not less. Even if there is no end in sight, because at the end of the day everyone needs to pay their bills. The only time you will not need cash is if there is a civil war and at those points, another type of currency takes over such as foreign dollars or bartering chips. Also, once again, Katrina is a perfect example of why firearms are absolutely useless in most emergency situations, if you had the money to buy a firearm and all of it's necessary accessories during Katrina, then you would have had enough money to get out of the state and into a safer area like the midwest.
I am sorry this is not my cup of tea.You have taken basic common sense bag set up and somehow you made it worse .Every bag is realistic bag but this one is just poor quality . Those cheep covers and ponchos are meant only for single use ,There is no stile or beauty with those freezer bags , In reality if a riots or terrorist attack happened and you get searched by police that massive knife in urban environment with your bad haircut will get you arrested or shoot .
Interesting... your water ideas are dead on. I think money and a cell phone are potentially hugely important... then again, you kind of make fun of people that carry weapons instead of cash....anyone else that has a weapon and thinks those are important too, can simply take them from you. You also have a family to look out for... I hope you have a daily carry weapon to go with your really good gear. For matches... use a medication bottle or good aluminum case... those cheap math cases almost always break. I think you're set up very well for 9-11 type scenario but you're screwed in a Katrina like situation where there is no law and roaming armed gangs will want to take your stuff.
The most striking omission to me is a purpose-built rain cover for your backpack. Very likely to need it, and it looks much better and stays on more reliably than anything you'd improvise. Takes up next to no space or weight.
ESportsEnthusiast A waterproof liner or dry bag is better. Simple solution is a heavy duty bin liner.
VIP bag is something I have always thought about and never took the time to put together; thanks for sharing.
One of the problems I have personally found, [I was homeless for four years] is that if you have good kit, it gets stolen, I have lost fisher space pens maglites, leathermans and countless other expensive pieces of kit once I was actually in the field, the problem I find with most B.O.B videos is that people show so much kit that they have never actually used in reality, trying to just leave home and not come back for a week or two would show them a thing or two, You make a really good and valid point about cell phones and money, that is excellent advice, Many people just have never faced true hardship, yet nothing will prepare you more than being in the shit! Great post my friend, all the best.
You should allways consider a temperature drop in the worst case of at least 20°C. I once experienced in Europe that on one day the first miniskirts appeared and on the next day we allmost expected snow! At night and in rain/snow it would have been much worse. I believe that this is more important than a flimsy shelter. In the worst case you have to walk all night through the rain in any case.
How come no one packs some painkillers? It' s likely you, or someone near will be in some kind of pain. I-m not talking about morphine, but perhaps asprin or something similar to help headace or lother types of non emergency but oh so irritating issues.
He has ibuprofen in his first aid kit
bug out bag is things you think you need to survive and not to return home . I have changed mine many times in the last 40 years .
I always have a shelter , blanket or sleeping bag , food and water and or ways to assist in food and water , cooking utensils and minimum of tools .
I have more than needed for 2 adults and 2 dogs . It weighs close to 40 lbs . There is atleast 2 weeks of food in the pack , mostly sprouting seeds . The most nutritious food in the world . We have ate sprouts for 2 out if 3 meals daily for close to 2 years now . We have never fell for the “ prep beans and rice “.
Our fully stocked bug out area is a little over 30 miles .
We also have 31 stash spots that have supplies .
best advise I have got in over 45 years of prepping is dont keep all your preps in one place .
I am getting older . I am 54 . I have averaged 6.2 miles walking a day for over the last year. I train with free weights 5 days a week . I spar 2 days a week .
I am in the best shape of my life , most 20 year olds have trouble keeping my pace .
But, know someday soon I will have to hand maps over to the younger family to the 7 or so truckloads of preps stashed .
Talks about how you can pry open and hammer things with a knife.
Ever heard of the axe?
cool vid my bags are very similar one for each member of the family, not all the same the kids don't need a big knife or cook pots and they only have emergency blankets i carry the tarps and ropes. we also have more clothes and spare shoes.
Just noticed your full reviews of the phone charger. Thanks!
If you need to use the usb on your phone, get a OTG cord. It will let you use usb devices (including usb drives) on your phone.
I missed shoes and a dry towel. Ever tried to leave work with your regular shoes when outside was (snow-)mud? Also a rainjacket does not help if you get wet by surprise. being soaked you cool out much faster (moreover it is a pain to walk in wet shoes and wet socks).
Personally I don't have a BOB at work (only EDC), but I do have a set of clothes and shoes (This came in handy when I got soaked in chloroform in an Lab-accident).
Excelente vídeo! Estou assistindo aqui do Brasil. Gostei da mochila pois você mostrou realmente a realidade e não a ficção, e eu acho interessante pois a mochila não ficou muito pesada o que possibilita andar grandes distâncias ou passar por obstáculos em caso de desastres naturais. Já com uma mochila muito grande e pesada não seria possível andar por muito tempo ou passar por obstáculos. Abraços do Brasil
I like how you have lots of water, but I think you need more food. Those bars are very good, but if you are under stress or injured, you really need more food than you think. I have been toying with carrying a metal cup that fits onto the metal water bottle and carrying dry rice or freeze dried food. They can be cooked in 20-30 minutes in the metal cup. Doesn't have to be much, but I think that you will most likely need at least 50 grams of protein (2-3 protein bars) and 1000 calories (4 protein bars or 2 bars and 2 handfuls of rice per day to squeeze by. If you are injured, you will probably need more water and food.
Maybe I'm just a little more hard core than this? We survivalists usually like really tough NYLON over kevlar as kevlar does NOT hold up for years and specifically decays in sunlight and water which is why we stay away from it in the US for both our ROPE and BACKPACKS!!! and personally my saddles as well. I also like a ton of usable MOLLE systems to customize my gear with a rip off IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) including a tourniquet and hemostatic gauze . . . .when I was five years old and I had to use the restroom at night I needed an armed parent as we didn't have running water inside and lived in black bear country. . . I wouldn't have lived with this kit.
In a crowd a black or generic backpack is the best choice, however, in a bug out situation, you should be avoiding crowds and isolation is the key to survival. Camo is the best choice here as you are staying low profile. You do not bug out because of fire or earthquake, those are situations where you are escaping to a safe area. What you are describing and building a bag for is basically a get home bag. In Canada an actual bug out option is moving into the wilderness and camp equipment is necessary. Considering our huge population of bears, a shotgun is very important. In an EMP emergency where the citizens are desperately scavenging for life's necessities the surviver must find isolation from predators and developing illnesses. A pre-planned bug-out designation where water is plentiful and supplies are cashed is all important. Strength in numbers is also a key and traveling by vehicle when possible is the best option as those on foot will feed groups that are traveling in force.
I like the way you think, but (always there's a "but") duplication adds weight and that slows you down. Cotton clothes get wet and dry slowly, better to have all synthetic clothes, skip the underwear. Ponchos are noisy, catch wind and get caught on stuff. Better to have a nylon shell jacket and pants; they pack very small and keep in warmth when sleeping. A mylar blanket and some paracord can be used for shelter, signalling, warmth, saves a lot of weight. Great video.
Im just going to say this is a good, cheep, beginer; 24-48 hour get home/in car/temporary displacement bag meant for urban/suburban settings. Nice to have if you are just starting out, have nothing put together, and need something to build from. It wouldn't hold up very well in a SHTF or disaster situation and its cheep/afordable construction leaves you ill prepared should things drag on longer. Its a good start point though.
What this bag helps prepare you for.
Car touble (IE out of gas, mechanical failure, traffic jam), power outage, displacement due to a localized event (like a house fire), getting home due to a moderate risk event or localized unrest (IE thunderstorms, Ferguson riots)
What this bag does not help you prepare for.
Disasters, especially large events like floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Extended exposure to the elements. Anything that may force you beyond your 24-48 hour window. SHTF situations that cause large scale unrest and lawlessness.
I'd take a gun over money and a cell phone any day. If you're making a bug out bag and a good rifle isn't in the equation, you won't want to bug out very far. At the very least, get a decent survival bow. This bag is more for leaving in your car in case something happens. In a bug out situation, my bag would be a little different. I certainly wouldn't use that kind of canteen. I'd go for a military style with the metal cup for cooking. Don't forget the lid if you don't want to drink ashes in your coffee. When bugging out, a person is not likely to return to their home any time soon. The best thing, is to arm yourself with knowledge about plants and primitive survival.
+Mech Inizer Hi, youre just so wrong on so many topics I just cant cover them all. My honest, caring advice is that you keep learning and try to focus on reality based survival. Good luck.
+TheModernSurvivalist
Point them out. I'd like to read what your opinion is that I'm wrong about. I live in the northern woods and I am very familiar with it.In fact, I just got back from a 7 mile, before daylight, winter hike. I do it almost every day. I have never used a cell phone on any of my adventures and certainly wouldn't want one even close to me if I had to bug out. Who are you going to call when you're bugging out? Money may or may not help, depending on the situation, but if you're already prepared with the right gear, it is not necessary for life. A gun or a bow is a vital survival support tool for protection and food. A metal canteen with a cup to boil shit in comes in handy for me every day. Finally, knowledge about the area you are in and what you can eat and also what can hurt you, is also very smart. So, please tell me what I am wrong about because I am curious why I am wrong about so many things that you cannot even mention them all. In fact, you haven't even covered one of the things that you think I am wrong about. If I have been doing things wrong for the last 35 years, ever since I've been running around the woods since I was five years old, I would like to know. What makes anything I have said, not reality based? I'm not trying to bash your video, I'm just adding my opinion into the mix. To each their own. You survive your way, I'll survive mine, but I still would like to hear the exact reasons that you believe that I am wrong. I really don't have to learn much because I have been a woodsman for my whole life. I just like these kind of videos because this type of stuff is my life long hobby. Every now and then, I learn something new, but I can survive just fine. I'm a hunter that is very familiar with the land around him.
+Mech Inizer BUG OUT BAG = takes you from A (home) to B (your Bug out Location).The location should have food, water, medical supplies, some facility for power & MUCH more than a tarp for shelter all for an extended period.It could be some camp beds in your parents basement or a holiday home/purpose built Bug Out Location or a friends house but not in the wilderness.That is logistically unsustainable.This is not an INCH bag.This is temporary bag to aid you in a journey.......the JOURNEY part of it is the important bit....so weight is an issue.Most people don't live in the woods...they live in cities....they may well have wives /children....dragging them into the wilderness is not an option & not even practical.Dragging your pregnant wife half way up a mountain ....not going to happen !!!!!. People have lives than revolve outside of going into the wilderness & killing the wildlife to eat & they have juggle those lives with prepping & prepping cost money.Heading for the hills is a strategy of diminishing returns that is why we aren't Hunter Gatherers any more & why we invented Agriculture.....It freed us from that & allowed a small group of people to produce the food & the rest to make goods, trade & innovate.The wild places that are left cannot support the population we have or even half the population that now exists.Its fine that you enjoy pitting yourself against nature...knock yourself out but its not a plan for the rest of humanity.People going full Grizzly Adams is a recipe for death/disaster.You have to be realistic.
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What's your point here? For one, It depends on the situation that you face. If there is a situation where people have to leave the cities to find food, millions upon millions of people are already going to be dead and unable to hunt or gather. The very few that actually do make it out of a city and into the country when the cities are being blown up are probably going to be out numbered by the forest animals, fish in the lakes, and birds in the sky. We can even eat rats and cattails and survive. For one, with all the wild food that is growing around us, a person has to be an idiot to starve. The people that will have a hard time making it, will be the people that don't use guns, depend on their cell phones for everything, and people who think that you actually need money to live. In some cases, if you don't drag your pregnant wife up that mountain, you and/or her will not survive. Knock yourself out trying to live in a radiated city of ruble that has been leveled to the ground or with Fascist, Nazi style checkpoints watching you and your family's every move so they can come pick you up when they want to to chop off you head with all of those guillotines that they have been buying. Even if there was some messed up government agency or criminal enterprise out to get you, staying at a friends house isn't going to cut it because they will find you. You are right about having a place with supplies stored up being a wise thing, but what if that spot was compromised. If you're going to prepare yourself, you might as well do it right and prepare to live in any arrangement that is possible and I believe that includes carrying a gun, not carrying a trackable cell phone, not worrying about carrying worthless paper money that you cannot eat (nobody is going to give up their food, even for gold), and finally, learning everything you can about the plants around you so that you know what you can eat to survive. As much as you like to think so, humans won't be able to eat every fish, rat, rabbit, deer, mushroom, cattail, apple, or any other plant or animal before the world or whatever situation gets back on track. I feel that you think that when stuff gets bad, that you are going to still be able to depend on other people to get your food, while you think you can just pay for it. Good luck in the death trap of a city that will truly have no food. I'll take my chances with a long beard and a grizzly bear buddy, while being protected by a gun, while I'm not depending an a cell phone because they are really useless, and not worrying about if I have any paper money that isn't going to buy anything anyways. That's just my opinion. You think I'm dumb for not wanting to be in a city if shit gets bad and I think you are dumb for wanting to live in a city when shit gets bad. The last place I want to be is where I have to worry about walking down the street because someone will try to kill me for my clothes or my pocket knife, where people will not be able to get food without depending on some sort of delivery system, where all the riots will be and where a person will have an almost zero percent chance to survive because everyone around them is going nuts because they are hungry and too stupid to just eat various plants to survive. The hunter/gatherers didn't cause the depletion of animals on this planet, it was commercialized hunting. It wasn't the guy with the fishing pole, it was the guy with net.
If your going to bug out you are most likely heading to a relatives/friends house, or a evacuee camp.
Look at what has happened last week in Alberta. Nearly 100,000 people given next to no time to bug out of their homes. They all headed to camps, or homes of people they know. No one needed a gun and people where driving up and give gas, food, water ect to people stranded on the highway.
That is by far the best example of the most likely type of Bug Out scenario.
All the gizmos, gadgets and stuff really isn't going to help you much if you don't have a well thought out plan of where you're going, how to get there. Being in shape to actually survive. All that gear isn't going to help unless you spend three or four weekends a year actually living 100% out of your bug out bag to know how to survive before you have to, then it's too late. Buying this stuff is the easy part.
Hi, How much cash is a good ammount to carry with you? A betalight attached to the outside of your bag is also handy, you can find your bag in the dark.
very nice presentation. a quick question though. . .
have you ever tried to write something in ink on a damp paper???
you may want to consider adding a leaded pencil to your kit. . but all in all a great presentation a fan called Rhonda
Like most people, you're confusing a Bug Out Bag with other bag systems. Because you don't know the difference, your version of a BOB is not worthy to carry the name Bug Out Bag.
There are essentially six types of bag. Your description falls under the category of Go Bag or 72 Hr Bag. So you need to stop calling your bag a "real" Bug Out Bag, because your bag wouldn't be suitable in a Bug Out situation.
Following are the six bag types. All four of these can be considered a "Survival Bag," however, while some people will argue that [in most cases] one will not truly be in a survival situation, others will argue that every situation is a survival situation. If for instance you have to flee your home because of a natural disaster, it may be argued that you have already entered into a survival situation; whereas another will argue that it only becomes a survival situation if your car breaks down, and you have to get by on foot. In the wilderness a situation becomes survival only if you badly injure yourself, or you get totally lost and run out of food. What one considers a survival situation is often determined by the experience and comfort level if each individual-ea., to an experienced person, getting turned around in the woods is just another challenge to overcome, and may even be a little exciting; whereas to another person this same scenario becomes life threatening and frightening.
SIX BAG TYPES
Bug Out Bag (BOB for short), or SHTF Bag
(Bugging out is when you plan to leave your home, and LIVE entirely out of the contents of your bag-the key words "plan" and "live" are important here. This sets this bag apart from a bag designed primarily for if you're somehow forced away from your home-the difference is that one is a decision, and the other is not, and the idea is to LEAVE your home before you can be forced out, which would likely leave you without a BOB, and probably in a FEMA camp or equivolent. This is essentially the same thing as a SHTF bag which a person [plans] to use if the government goes to hell. A person who would be bugging out in a worst case (SHTF) scenario is planning on his bag to get him by for a year, and even longer if need be-and for that matter, considering his house and belongings have been taken away from him, he will likely never return “home.” This is also the bag you would live out of if you’re “on the lamb,” hiding from the authorities. One thing that often sets this bag apart from others is firearms which are carried with the purpose of protecting yourself and your stuff, against other people; although some people may chose not to pack firearms, but the bag is still purposed for long term living.)
Bushcraft Bag
(This bag is for people very familiar with and comfortable with living in the wilderness, or bush, while using only the bear basics-A Bushcrafter practices his/her bushcraft skills as a regular hobby on a regular basis, the same way a bicyclist or a hiker practices their hobby. In this bag are tools with the purpose of “crafting” whatever is needed, from wood and stone found in the bush - hence the name: “bushcraft,” which means to craft things from the bush. A skilled bushcrafter can also use this bag in a Bug Out situation, and often [prefers] to head into the woods if they're forced from their home. One of the primary differences between this bag and a BOB is that it doesn't [necessarily] include firearms; and if a bushcrafter does have a firearm, it’s for acquiring food. The other major difference is that a BOB is often (but not always) overstuffed and is in reality far too heavy to carry long distances, whereas, as stated above, bushcrafters prefer to get by with a minimal amount of gear.)
Go-Bag or 72 Hour Bag
(This bag is designed for the purpose of getting you from point A to point B in an emergency situation, such as a natural disaster: ea. hurricane, earthquake, flood, etc. This bag is designed to be ready to quickly grab and go, hence the name “Go Bag.” The cause for calling this a 72 Hour Bag is that 72 hours is the average time it takes to get from your home to anywhere in the country, whether your destination be the home of a family member, or an emergency shelter. This bag has enough food and water to get you by for three days, which is 72 hours, hence the name: “72 Hour Bag.” Typical contents for this type of bag are: food for three days, spare clothing, an emergency radio, spare keys, money and credit cards, enough prescription medications to get you by for a few days, and things like these. This bag is designed to get you by for only about three days. It is not a long-term survival bag.)
EDC Bag (Every Day Carry)
(This bag is filled with a combination of tools practical for every day life, as well as back up electronics items, such as batteries, chargers for electronic devices, a gym towel, etcetera. Most people will also use this bag as a Go Bag, and so there’s not too much of a difference between the two. The main difference, however, is that a Go Bag often sits and collects dust until an emergency strikes; whereas an EDC is usually carried in a vehicle, and the items inside are useful in every day scenarios - hence "Every Day Carry.”)
UL Bag (Ultra Light)
(This bag is entirely in it's own class. The purpose of an UL bag system is to hike from point A to point B as quick as possible, while resting as little as necessary. Although none of the bag types above are suited for Through Hikers, everyone putting together one of the bags above would do themselves a service to study the bags Through Hikers use. Through Hikers carry only the bear essentials, and the gear they choose is the absolute lightest available. Many Through Hikers make it a sport to see just how light they can make their bags, and some boast packs of around 12 pounds, including water, trail food, and clothing-some Through Hikers can get their gear weight even lower, in the 9 lb range . These bags only apply in a through-hiking situation, and for many reasons, they are not suitable for survival situations. For instance, in the name of cutting weight, due to light clothing and minimal sleeping gear, hypothermia is a major risk to a Through Hiker should the weather turn foul, or should he get lost. This said, much can be learned from Through Hikers about how to pack light - it may make the difference between carrying cast iron cookware, stainless steel, or ultra light aluminum or titanium; and will also help you decide if you need a large cooking pot, or just enough to get by. Through Hikers also have carb intake down to a science, which can help in knowing how much or little food you need per day.)
Survival Kit
(A survival kit is a very small pouch which contains only the essentials needed for survival in the event one is parted from their main kit-the bag may be as small as a camera case-and it should be waterproofed. It would likely contain at least most of “The 10 Cs of Survival” which were developed by Dave Canterbury, or at least “The 5 Cs.” This bag should always be carried ON YOUR PERSON when you’re out in the woods, or in any of the scenarios above. This is your insurance plan which pretty much guarantees you that, should you be separated from all your other gear, you will at least have the bear essentials-Because it’s on your person, it’s unlikely that you will also get separated from this kit. More information on these bags, and the 5 and 10 Cs, can be found here on TH-cam.)
-Rx
Good ideas.
Would a get-home-bag not be more useful?
You should watch some behind the scenes photos and videos looking into all the torn clothes at the boston bombing. It was such an anomaly with weird ass stuff going on.... no blood or cuts under the clothes that was "blown off", one guy runs behind a van after the explosion and comes back out with perfectly torn strips for pants...so many examples
This "bug out bag" will be perfect for those that are trying to make it through a populated area so that they can make it to a FEMA safety Zone where there will be rationed food and water and abundant vaccinations! Thank Gawd for sheople.
You do have some practical advice for the temporary traveler. I just think that it may be too temporary for the large economic tsunami that is CERTAIN to come to shore.
But a little preparation is better than none.
Not needing a weapon? Read up on what happened in New Orleans for those who couldn't leave... Otherwise you had some solid info man.
3 ponchos? I've never worn a poncho in my life. Someone gave me a poncho once for Christmas, & I gave it to someone else.
If you were cold, maybe wet and half naked you wouldnt be giving away your poncho. ;-)
I never fancied ponchos, but when my flat was ice cold I was glad that I found an old one along with a blanket. I later I bought a rain-poncho that fits even in a pocket.
Bradley Scarbrough 3 is probably too much but you could always give one to a friend who didnt pack one. Personally I believe them to be essential. They are a good layer to block out wind but also keep you from over heating and obviously keep you dry. Being in the elements will be the death of alot in a SHTF scenario.
killbodies34 im assuming he is packing for his wife and kid as well. and ponchos are light and multi use i have 4 in my bags u can use thm as shelters, rain collectors and many others.
edi how did your poncho keep you warm in your ice cold flat, when your blanket couldent?
I've always been worried about water filters. I mean, ok, it disinfects and purify the water but what should we do when the amount of liters he has already filtered (resource) comes to an end?
Wouldn't a wider mouth bottle work better if you want to eat out of it? The one you show would work for cooking but eating I don't know
People need to better discern between "Bug Out Bags" and "Get Home Bags". One is for long term survival while the other is for short term travel, hopefully.
+MrApple _"Bug Out Bags" ... or long term survival_
In the wilderness?
+Irish Highlander _I have everything required to build a shelter, catch food etc._
1) Have you tested this ability in "unpleasant" conditions?
2) Why not build ahead of time, and preposition gear?
3) Most importantly, why head for the woods instead of some other bit of civilization?
***** _For me and many unrealizing people war is the most plausible_
Are you saying that you would head for the hills if *war* came to *Ireland*?
***** Who would attack Ireland? England is tired of you, and who else cares enough?
***** _I'm talking about a global conflict in which we're either ..._
IOW, some sort of global SHTF/WROL scenario?
_as I said, I don't want to get into politics._
I'm too far from Ireland, both physically and emotionally, to get into an argument with you. I'm just curious about your thinking.
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I think too many people try and pack different style bags in one. Honestly you don't need that much to survive 3 days. I lived in LA during the last riots I saw first hand how fast society can break down. Look at events like Katrina they will never announce of many were actually killed there. I strongly believe a means to protect yourself and family is the most important thing in any bug out bag.
+Not Required _I saw first hand how fast society can break down._
1) Did you need to bug out (or use a GHB) to survive?
2) How quickly was order restored to the 99% of LA that wasn't affected by the riots?
_Look at events like Katrina they will never announce of many were actually killed there_
There were *days* of warning. *Days*. And updates every 6 hours.
There's two reasons why you didn't evacuate from areas below sea level: (1) no money, and (2) foolish assumptions.
_in any bug out bag_
No BOB needed in Katrina or Sandy. The government (gasp!) via the National Weather Service gave more than ample warning for both disasters, allowing you to finish preparations and evacuate in an orderly manner.
Like your approach! Could you share the exact brand name of the phone charger?
why would you need a child's poncho if you don't have a child? it seems like you are a bit fixated on improvising when you could get a cheap item that does the job properly that takes up the same space and weight. I did the same thing at first and then discovered that I was doing overkill and cut back to be practical. some nice ideas though.
Fernando,
Thank you very much for your video.
It gave me some real nice tips and ideas to upgrade my own bug out / emergency bag and made me think again about a lot of things that i may not need that much in my bag...
What do you think of a swiss army knife as a second multi tool in the bag ? Worth it or not that really necessary ?
That's your bag's weight ? Mine's got 8 kilograms (18 pounds), is that too much ?
Once again, thank you very much for the video and the tips / ideas.
I'm Danilo, from Brazil. :)
+Danilo Fassa hay just saw your post on Modern survivalist bug out bag...
18 pounds is pretty damn good.. considering tent/bag, food, water, and a few tools could easily jump up to 25-30 pounds. If you have all the bases covered at 18 pounds keep it that way. Maybe upgrade pieces of gear here and there.Maybe the Swiss Army Knife could go in your pocket.
Hi, what is the name & model number of the Usb solar charger?
I couldn't make it out in the audio description but it looks like a great bit of kit!
thanks D
damo010 It is, its the Waka Waka Power.
I don't think the pack color or design is gonna make a difference every pack is gonna be targeted because a lot of people just don't prepare. Your water statement was spot on but only because I live in the Mojave Desert which brings me to using ponchos or tarps to sleep under I know my environment so that is not gonna happen.... Also walking through the desert in the summer when it's 120 to 125 degrees is not smart...
good luck with that bag buddy.
Thanks. Its surprisingly tough and very inconspicuous. Perfect for a bug out bag.
Please go try to live off what you have for 7 days. That would be a good trial.
this isn't a bugout bag...this is barely a get home bag cell phone? what are you gonna call when all the towers are overloaded?
+Victor Smith You don't CALL in an emergency situation ........you SMS....KEEP THE MESSAGE VERY SHORT & TELL THEM YOU WILL SMS THEM IN 2 HOURS .It frees the towers up for actual emergency phone calls from somebody in immediate danger.Informing a loved one your OK is NOT an emergency believe it or not
Cell towers do not work without power.
good video. but not all southern people are looking to blow up zombies
his commentary is perfect
very helpful and realistic pack info!
Good video, but you were a bit chatty, not being disrespectful it's just that someone may want to hurry up and take inventory and may not have to much time to watch all of this video. But bless you for taking your time making this video. God bless you brother stay safe. I still enjoyed this video and it was very informative as well as nicely packed. Well thought out.
Good ideas to put my bag together. thanks
Unless its allout war, bugging in would be my best option.
homesteading would be good.
I have limited funds so I can not go allout either way.
If I got to bug out, It will be bad.
What is the name of the CAT bag that you have, I was looking for it but unable to find lol
Bug out Bag...... Pfsst that is more like a stuck in the elevator for a few hours bag or a I'm waiting for the tow truck to come bag.
You are prepared for light rain though.
You guys and gals are thinking about this the wrong way... We all know how important the "5-C's" are and all of that... But there is a priority that you should always keep in mind... You won't survive 3 seconds without Protection, 3 minutes with out Air, 3 hours with out Shelter, 3 days without Water, 3 weeks with out Food, or 3 months without Knowllege!!!
So having a nice bug out bag is not going to do you a lot of good if any of those other things are not considered first!!!! Much more important than Equipment is Knowledge of the area you are going to be surviving in... Knowing what plants you can eat and which plants have medicinal or utility uses will keep you alive a lot longer than a 200 pound I.N.C.H. Bag, the bigest Knife you can afford, or all of the Ammunition in the world...
When,,,, Not If.... SHTF happens, there is not going to be any "Bartering and money will have no use... People will band together in a Mob Survival Mentality, and just take what you have...
You will have to consider every one you meet or observe as Hostile..
And your Protocol should be; Avoid Detection, Avoid Contact, and Avoid Capture.
There will only be 4 things of value ater SHTF...
Water, Food, Medicine, and Women... And knowlege will contribute much more to your chances of survival long term, then all of the Equipment in the world.
Three flashlights, three ponchos, three power bars no real protection. Bad advice.
If you don't mind me asking, How did you go about getting your book published? I have written a manuscript about my ten years in California and my years of hardship being homeless, called 'Sleeping in the arms of God'
Why is the Lifestraw "not Ideal?"
bd flavors Because you can only sip water with it. It doesnt filter large quantities at a time.
bd flavors Actually the Sawyer Mini filters out finer paricles, and lasts longer. It makes enough gallons that one Sawyer should last you your entire life. Plus it comes with a kit to back-flow and clean it out - it's designed to last a lifetime. In a real survival situation you should also carry the replacement cartage to a Berkey Sport. It doesn't last nearly filter nearly as many gallons as the Sawyer, but it will actually filter out chemicals - which neither the Lifestraw or the Sawyer will do. You can look up several reviews of the Sawyer on TH-cam, and most survivalists are recommending both the Sawyer and the Berkey-Sport replacement filter. =)
This must be your oooh I’m just going across the street bag ?
would my extended release prescription medication work as an overnight stimulant
wat about a buck knife
I dont agree with some of the things on here!! Pack for the intended terrain you plan to be in or where you live! If your going to the mountains?? Pack more serious things that can accommodate you to that terrain!! If your in a large scale urban terrain. You neex to just find a safe ace where you will not be found and have certain access to certain things, or just hunker down in Your place with a few food and water cache's as well as certain wepo s to defend your perimeter! ! Pack and choose your survival equipment for your terrain you choose to be in!!!
sniperforce34 You like "!!!!!!!s" and "?????s" don't you?
+Rudolph Walker
I DO!!!!????!!!!
CAPS TOO!!!???!!!
MrApple
yawn...
***** YAWN!!!!!????!!!!
MrApple
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If you have three items which all cover the same job the chances of losing all three are exactly ten thousand to one against, ...triple redundancy,
Who's watching in 2016
The respirator is not helpful to chemicals. You need a biochemical suit.
Not hating but I did not see anything that's not on 30 other videos...
BOB weight?
Im going to camping today with my so call bag out bag i call it camping bag but whatever
SNACKS!! FOOD!!….. FRUIT ROLL UPS!!! Let’s GTFOH
no tampon?
why would others need a "single cent or money" when they can just use their handgun with 6 magazines to take yours?
and a few times you take stuff out of your bag and claim it's "not ideal." -__- why carry it then?
Ryan Relatores A man with a gun is a target. Of all the stuff you have, I will take your gun and I'm not going to "call you out" to get it, either. Watch your back and don't let anyone know you have one.
+Stephen Wright in a SHTF event EVERYONE is a target. it's better to have a gun and not need it, then to need a gun and not have it
Cell phone!!!????? are you serious??? lol in the case of an emergency, Towers WILL BE DOWN!!!, you are better off having a couple of walkie talkies so that you can communicate with the people you are with. Also cash??? i for one always try to carry some cash on my anyway, but if you carry it in your bag, most likely some jack wagon who is better prepared with a gun will take it from you. i for one would rather have my side arm and ammo!
I think the recent 5 minute bug out from Fort McMurray Alberta has proven that cash is a lot more valuable than a gun. But also people will bend over backwards to help
What makes you an expert?
This is not meant to be a mean question, it is a literal one, xe military or LEO, ?
The Goodwolf Check out his website:
www.themodernsurvivalist.com/
He is also a published author of two excellent books available on Amazon and knows this subject first hand as he was there for the 2001 economic collapse in Argentina and all the societal chaos that followed and lasted for months. (People living in Greece need to read his books - although it may be too late). He has lived through a real world long term urban/economic survival scenario.
I hate to burst your bubble but military or LEO doesn't automatically qualify you as an all scenarios or long term survival expert. Even military guys only get rudimentary survival training based off evading in a jungle, desert, cold environment (normally after their course they never touch it again).. Not how to deal with economic collapse and long term social disorder.
***** i know military and LEO aren't all experts, just a curious question thats all. Whasn't meant to be mean or malice in anyway.
The Goodwolf
I know you weren't being mean. I also know many people have the wrong idea about what level ex military guys are actually t with survival (many receive zero survival training). I hope I answered your question. Check out his website and books. Some good stuff there.
Too many things, too long vid. Sometimes these vids seem less of survival, EDC, bugging out and more to show off items. Vid with most ponchos for sure.
It's my opinion in that this is a decent bag. But you kept referencing Boston. Maybe for your families sake you might consider researching hurricane Katrina. Also I realize that you reside in Ireland. So owning a sidearm is difficult at best. So then research other possible options you may have other than said sidearm. crossbow/mini crossbow. Believe me the refugees getting in Ireland are finding firearms of any kind they can get. realistically speaking of course. The world is getting bad. Please open your eyes. Also and you may already know, but pick up a copy of the SAS survival guide. Trust me. In Katrina money , cellphones were absolutely useless. Prices of food /water were to high for anyone to achieve. And most forms of communication were collapsed do to the excessive overload. Except for cb's, short wave and long wave radio. Good luck, and God's speed.
There's a good doc on you Tube on hurricane Katrina. The reality on what such disasters are really like hits you between the eyes. Watch that and you can see what you might need in your BOB.
If you're going to make a BOB make the full survival one 'cause you don't know what will unfold. Get a hand held HAM radio or the like for info. The emergency bands will be broadcasting when no other info will be, telling you what's down etc., even other HAM operators will be on the air. HAMS don't need towers although they use repeater towers but even if those aren't operative you can find out what's going on. defend youself and your family. It's gonna be real nasty.
Ok hurricane Katrina was bad because it hit the poor communities and the government failed to protect them by maintaining the city's infrastructure. I think you are also mistaking the amount of cash you need as well. Enough to pay your bills and provide for your family for 1 month is how much you should have on hand, not in banks, not in assets, not in credit, in hard physical dollars. people did have cash and where were they? They were on their way to other states. Also the rebuilding efforts were mainly voluntary and once again, cash was king in these situations. During a grid down situation cash (like food, water and basic necessities) becomes more valuable, not less. Even if there is no end in sight, because at the end of the day everyone needs to pay their bills. The only time you will not need cash is if there is a civil war and at those points, another type of currency takes over such as foreign dollars or bartering chips.
Also, once again, Katrina is a perfect example of why firearms are absolutely useless in most emergency situations, if you had the money to buy a firearm and all of it's necessary accessories during Katrina, then you would have had enough money to get out of the state and into a safer area like the midwest.
stopped watching as i heard you'd actually cook your food.
I am sorry this is not my cup of tea.You have taken basic common sense bag set up and somehow you made it worse .Every bag is realistic bag but this one is just poor quality . Those cheep covers and ponchos are meant only for single use ,There is no stile or beauty with those freezer bags , In reality if a riots or terrorist attack happened and you get searched by police that massive knife in urban environment with your bad haircut will get you arrested or shoot .
Interesting... your water ideas are dead on. I think money and a cell phone are potentially hugely important... then again, you kind of make fun of people that carry weapons instead of cash....anyone else that has a weapon and thinks those are important too, can simply take them from you. You also have a family to look out for... I hope you have a daily carry weapon to go with your really good gear.
For matches... use a medication bottle or good aluminum case... those cheap math cases almost always break.
I think you're set up very well for 9-11 type scenario but you're screwed in a Katrina like situation where there is no law and roaming armed gangs will want to take your stuff.
U. Don't know what u are talking. About
Elaberate
+Thanato looks like a great bag I would suggest getting a tarp parcord carbeners I would also suggest getting a little cook set great bag