Yeah I have to do some new ones, but I kind of have them right where I want them now, so nothing really new to show. I have upgraded a few things in this kit since this video, like the cook kit and such but not much else.
Nice kit. I had to smile when I saw your supplies spread out. I do that too, lay all my things out and decide what to upgrade next. So much fun!Thank you for making this. I got some ideas for mine like the smaller filters and a small axe. Yeah the first aid stuff does need to be rotated often. So annoying the wipes dry out quickly or leak. Anything that can melt that was once a solid. Not sure when this was made but thanks again.
I like your videos. You are well educated and you talk to your audience, not at them, if you know what I mean. Very informative and very well thought out. 🙂
One thing I'd add to the bag and one thing I think every prepper should have at home. 1) add a spile to your bag. Water from trees will always be clean and it'll prolong the use of your other water purification systems. They're small and weigh next to nothing. You can make one in a pinch but the metal ones are convenient and ready to go. 2) for the home I think every prepper should invest in a decent vacuum sealer. It reduces pack space used and makes water proof. I've vacuum sealed my change of clothes (which made the space they occupied much, much less) and vacuum sealed some of my first aid supplies. Careful with the first aid supplies because it does add a little extra time to access. What I've done is sealed half my gauze, sponges, etc. That way I have some that are faster access, but if me and my pack fall into water and everything gets soaked, I can toss the ruined items but still have dry clothes, first aid supplies, etc. that are good to go. Bonus tip: vacuum seal toilet paper for bags AND a roll for the car. Saved my butt (literally) more than once and, again, makes that roll smaller and waterproof. You can get a pretty decent vacuum sealer for around 60-100 dollars. Super worth it!!
I'm glad you adress right out of the gate the reality of only having 1 bag.. they are expensive as heck to put together and for someone like you who's sponsored all that gear collects. Glad you verbally astrix that in (y)
Hi I'm a new subscriber and wanted to say that roll of wire for the extended antenna is genius! It never even occurred to me to do that. Thank you for the idea I'm gonna through roll in my bags :)) Awesome thanks again.
Alot of good stuff in your bag! First aid stuff needs to be replaced periodically! I like how beat and well sticked your pantry is! Thanks for sharing George!
My problem is I have 1 dedicated BOB, but when I start replacing things in my bag I basically end up with enough crap for another bag, rinsed and repeated until I ended up with around 4 BOBs and 4 or 5 bags full of spare crap lol
Looks good! Just my 2 cents...I keep a pair of swim goggles in my pack (lightweight/small but can keep debris etc out of the eyes. Also I peel the labels off prescription bottles and place onto zip lock with my meds inside. Saves some space but can help avoid identify meds) Ty...for the video! I'm now a new subscriber
Dig the video, good walk through... I got some work to do, lol. Trying to do 2 of these (1 for me an other for the wife).... Obviously clothes will vary, lol.... but basics and necessities (equipment needs will be the same).
Agreed kept updated on bags. Survivor Lilly was recently preparing for a stay in Africa. She spoke about a straw filtering system didn't help with viruses. Thanks.
I see that you don't keep batteries in your ham radio. A little trick I do for items that take batteries is I put a small piece of electrical tape about 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch on the positive end of the battery and keep it inside the electronic. And when I need to use it I just take the little piece off Stick it to the side of the battery so when I'm done using it it's there to put back on the positive end that way no current is being pulled from it.
Good idea. I just pulled out my buyout bag that was stored for 4 years. The batteries were stuck inside my maglite because they swelled up and they wont come out. Glad I found out now before I needed to take the bag. I'll do what you said with the electrical tape as soon as I buy another maglite.
I recently bought a Chill Gorilla camping tarp from Amazon and a small backing tent that doesnt use poles,it can either be set up with trekking poles or 2 sticks...of course I live a long way from a desert and unless its summer I wouldnt want to be out in the wilderness with just a tarp,not just because of temperature and rain but my area has lots of mosquitoes and creepy crawlies too
Thanks, yeah I think I have a different radio in every single bug out bag or gear that I have lol but this one was cool and I could not pass it up, works great.
You have given me some ideas. What size is your bag? I'm looking to beef up my response pack that they gave me at my CERT graduation. Thanks. Keep up the great videos
Just found your channel.. I am ao thrilled to find an informative prepper that resides over the rump too. Do you ever host training sessions or courses out here? I just started prepping but am thrilled to learn more. Love your videos!
I don't do classes (maybe I should lol), I did to a basic communications class a few years ago at the outpost but that was ages ago, but if you have any questions about anything prepping related feel free to contact me on Facebook Iridium242 page or via email. My email is listed on my "About" page here. Good to see more preppers out here!
You need to add a blow out kit. It's a med kit designed to treat major bleeding wounds such as a gun shot. The kit contains a tourniquiet, a Celox bandage, and a chest seal or chest decompression needle. Training for you and those around you on how to use the kit is also important. Your first aid kit should also have sutures and some rolls of gauze, to treat larger wounds or cuts and a blister kit for your feet along with foot powder to help keep your feet dry, have to protect those feet or you are not gonna get that far. Any gear that doesn't have multiple purposes, I would get rid of, it's just extra weight. That SOL bivy I would get rid of and get the SOL escape bivy that is breathable, trust me I know after finding out how wet I was the next day. The SOL escape bivy stuck into a good sleeping bag, and you will be good down to 30 degrees atleast. Most importantly test all your gear, make sure what you have packed, will actually work for you, and ditch the survival book and go learn the skills. Trying to read how to survive is not good when your stuck in a rainstorm freezing or under stress, time can make the difference between life or death. And as far as your tarp goes, their are alot of smaller better options on the market for tarps, just as strong and heavy duty, but smaller and lighter weight.
Yeah, There are a few things I have tossed from this kit, the tarp one, I now have an Alps Mountaineering tent in there as well as a light sleeping bag, the book is more for entertainment and ideas than anything else but if I forget something it cant hurt to have a reference. As for a blow out kit, I have a belt with one on it, that will be going with me if I had to bug out. Having it modular gives me options. I tossed the cook kit and stove in this for a Toaks titanium kit and a much lighter better stove too. I really need to do an update to this vid, the bag is always changing but you are correct about the weight and I have been shedding it from this bag as much as possible.
Reorganization is good, especially if you live in a part of the country (continent) _that has seasons_ ! Also, I periodically remove all my batteries, once a month, and completely recharge every one.
On the individual use antibiotic packs if you take plastic straws for drinks like from soda fountain places like in convince stores if you grab a few extras cut them into three equal sections seal one end for filling fill with ointment then seal opposite end ( hot seal ) when needed just clip open one end use what is needed then reseal
Well Done in presentation and articulate upgrading and covering all the essentials. Be Encouraged and Keep up the Great work. BTW...Do NOT forget self defence.
thanks for the review, I enjoy these kinds of videos there's always something you can learn from someone else BOG to add to your own.....lot of useful stuff in that pack, thanks again
I'm not sure if the size sawyer that you have works with it but the Sawyer mini can connect from your hydro bladder to the hose if its the right size. So far I atleast know it works with the Camelbak brand, I have tried another brand and the hose was a little too big to fit snugly.
Good BOB, but for the medical supplies I’d recommend adding a tourniquet at the least. You won’t be able to control any real bleeding with band aids and alcohol wipes.
Appreciate you going thru the bag, just when you think that you have all the bases covered, then later you come to realize that you dont. There is always that 1 item thats overlooked. Thx for the review. Made my notes, took some inventory, now back to Amazon..lol
I need to do an update vid on that bag, I have changed a lot in it since then, but its all generally the same idea, just with newer or lighter items. Thanks!
No problem with having two BOBs... I keep one in the car for when I'm on the road, and one in the house. Never know when you are going to need to access one.
A bug out can be packed in 5 to 10 minutes tell everyone under your roof grab a pillowcase duffel bag back pac ect fill it blanket socks and any thing they want go to back yard dump them out see what they got what they need this was a drill reward for first place you may have to do this at zero dark thirty so everyone is at home empty space in bag or pillowcase for foraging
Grateful for the video! I didn't notice a Compass or something to track your pace count...Also you'll need SPF especially in Nevada. Glad you included weapon cleaning kit. Many are armed but omit something to clean their weapon(s). That pack is going to be at least 35 lbs once water bladder is filled...have you weighed it ?
if you went lighter with your cook system you can lighten your load so much...if you get a nice toaks titanium pot with the brs ultralight it comes in a less than 10 ounces. also they have smaller and lighter wood stoves you can get, the esbit works as a tab stove and as a wood burning stove, you could even buy or make a nice windscreen. whatever works for you man, no judgement, just thought if you went lighter with that then you can add a few other luxury items.
Since this vid was made, I picked up a Snow Peak Trek 1400 Titanium Cookset and that is what I use in this bag now. I think I did a vid on the cook set itself.. its MUCH lighter. th-cam.com/video/4sjonKhrm7s/w-d-xo.html
I'm sure I missed it and I bet the answer is in another video but what is the criteria for your decision to leave or "bug-out"? Once you have left where do you go and is it a better place to be than home? Will you and your family be on the run sleeping in the woods? How long will you be on the run? What criteria will you use to decide to return home? I am sure there aren't simple answers to these questions. I am curious. I appreciate the time you took to share your bug-out-bag. Clearly you have put a bunch of time considering needs and what makes sense. I appreciate your time and expertise.
Not sure I mentioned it in this video but my bug out bags are more for short term emergency as I already live pretty remote. You might say I have already "bugged out" :) These bags would serve me well if I had to run for any reason but the real reasons for these types of bags that I keep are more for temporary disasters like fire, floods, whatever.. anything that would make me leave my home for a short term but eventually return. In the unlikely event that I would have to to leave my house and never return I have a few Rubbermaid tubs packed with loads of supplies and gear, and there are many locations I have scouted out over the years that would make a perfect place to go to, I can load these types of tubs into my vehicle and be out of here in under 20 or so mins, but mostly these bags would be for a short term emergency that might make me leave my home short term. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your willingness to get a brother prepared. I am going to put together one of these for me. You probably mentioned it but how much cash do you recommend I have? Do you have a list of what I should have with me all the time? I keep cash, a pocket knife, keys, smart phone and wallet with me all the time. I am here in Northwest Arkansas. Its not rural but it is pretty close. Would you consider me already bugged out or should I look for an even more rural home?
Yeah, on medical and water treatment tabs plus, batteries to a lesser extent, they say check and replace "expirables" on New Years and say Labor Day (twice a year).
And its still around 40 lbs, not TOO heavy but this is mostly a travel bag, I take it with me when I go on overnight trips and it lives in my vehicle or hotel room, so it has a few extra in case I got stuck in a hotel room
On more questions, where can I pick I first aid kit like yours I mean one with some structure hard cover or a stronger cover if that makes sense lol. Thanks again :))
I got that kit from walmart, then redid it, added my own stuff to it, and upgraded it a whole lot. If you look around you will find lots of them in a hard shell case on amazon.
My favorite is the waterproof case by miltec that is almost bomb proof. Keeps my meds and gear in mint condition. Here's a pic www.mokkimies.com/mil-tec_vedenpitava_ensiapulaatikko_oranssi
ITS sells what’s called a restock kit for 19.00 I buy a new one every year or so. The folks at ITS are a pleasure to do business with and they are Americans operating out of Texas. Give them a yell.
Yup, I know ITS well, I have seen their stuff all over TH-cam. I did not know they sold that however, I will be picking one up for my other bag, that is exactly the stuff I want to replace in the other one. Thanks!
Well its not really a bag, its many rubbermaid tubs filled with supplies and such.. kind of hard to do a video, but its pretty much the same as my bags, just MORE of what is in the bags plus clothing and other supplies. In the event of an emergency where I would not be bugging out I would just use this stuff as normal. I guess once it cools off here I can do a good vid on the whole "Im never coming home kit!"
I've been trying to set up a bug out bag setup, but it have been having some issues since I've lost my legs. Do you have any suggestions on what I can do, especially since I'm on a fixed income now?
Not sure if I showed it in this video, but I always keep baby wipes for that reason. This bag makes for a good short term bag, when you might need to grab something to take on a long car ride.
@@Iridium242 I keep some rinseless 25 towel packs of Hooahs and Redi Bath towels(pouches are resealable) and a roll up solar shower in my toiletries/shaving bag (which is a compression sack). Have you seen those toilet paper tablets? I thought it was a joke, but they work, just get them wet and they expand into a good sized (about like a paper towel, starts about like a thick Alka Seltzer) sized piece of strong toilet paper. They come in bottle/tube containers of 50(I think it's 50). Saves a lot of space when I used to remove the cardboard tube from a roll and put that in flat in a Ziplock bag. Oh, those cheap hydration bladders like you got. Trash it and buy a 100 oz Camel Back antidote bladder and some water purification tablets. More expensive, but they hold a lot more and you'll be thanking yourself when s it's bite valve and hose and doesn't rip on you. For digging, I bought NATO/U.S. military E Tools. Can be used as shovel, mattock, bladed weapon, and folds into it's carrying case (easily attaches onto your compression straps and MOLLE. Very much better and highly recommended
@@Iridium242 fuck me mate 40+ lbs, you must be a fit lad, I was drinking about a litre an hour carrying that much in 35 Celsius over 20 miles, we needed a follow vehicle to carry the water.... just saying.
@@griff8858 I get so tired of that saying and people bowing down to the cult of personality of the person who has popularized it. That man (DC) has an incredible marketing machine behind him. I have seen some blatantly dangerous advice from him.
@@lakrabid I have too. Canterbury is one of the most misleading "teachers" I've ever heard of. Three weeks without food? Are you kidding me? Maybe if you're sitting in front of your television, sure. I'm glad you're able to think for yourself.
This isn't meant to be obnoxious: If you're running out the door, you don't have time to fill your water bladder. Why not keep a cheap secondary & disposable bag with water bottles? (Especially in the desert.) Also, do you have specific fears/concerns about why you may have to bug out? You seem more food prepared than most bug-out baggers, but it still seems like one would want a lot of calories & vitamins in case a bug out turns into a long march. A Datrex package can give you 3,600 calories for 1.5 pounds; three packages add 4.5 pounds for an additional four 2,500 calorie days (plus 800 calories left over). Throw in a handful of multivitamins, and Bob's your uncle. So, I guess, what's going to happen? It seems that anything that forces you to use a bug-out bag is likely to require you to travel a fair distance. Through-hikers' rule of thumb is 2 pounds of food per day. If you have to bug out, how do you know that you won't wind up having to hike for a week? And if you don't, how do you know you'll be able to procure food? For 10.5 pounds you can 10-days' worth of reasonably-healthy food. Just curious.
Well as for bugging out, I am pretty much bugged out now, the only thing a bug out bag is for now is a local emergency I may need to respond to with ARES Or CERT, or perhaps a short term emergency like a gas leak or a weather related event. If something ever came up that made me leave my home for good, I have an entire other "I'm never coming home" kit, made up or Rubbermaid tubs, loaded up and labeled in my store room. I can get them in the vehicle in around 10 mins and be gone. Those datrex rations are nasty, lol that's the only reason I don't use them, and since my bags are for more short term emergency (Like when I got a call at 4 AM to report to the EOC because the town was without power and we were being deployed to the local casinos for people with medical needs and need of warmth) that is why they are set up like they are. Like I said, If I was ever going to never come back the tubs would be in the vehicle and I would be on the road before anyone even knew what was going on.
+frenstcht Learn how to hunt, track, gut, skin, butcher, cook, and preserve (usually via smoking and curing) deer and wildlife/game in the area. Learn to fish and bring a small fishing kit with various hooks, line, sinkers (corks make great bobs/floats), and steel leader line in it's own bag/pouch. You can keep a small rod and reel or cane pole in vehicle. If you have to hoof it, bring the fishing kit in your bag and use a good branch, length of river cane (looks pretty much like bamboo), or even your hands, wrists, and fingers to use for your "rod", With practice, it gets pretty easy. I've done it while in the woods running guns and gear to make sure I kept up my survival skills, that my gear was good and durable, and see what I could have brought to make it easier so I know what to pack and how much. It's a good thing to keep up
I skipped the sleeping bag. I put alot of thought into it. I decided on a new marine corp gore tex sleeping bag cover. It takes up 1/2 the space. My backpack is about 1/3 bigger than yours. Same color and design. Its alot of fun working on it. Every year they come out with different toys to look at and try. some work some dont. Ammo is heavy. Water is heavy. I stick with mountain house. 10 days worth. People dont realize how important the rain poncho is. A warm hat. gloves. Bic lighters. 5, 55 gal trash bags. Para cord. Folding saw. Most importantly. Stay away from people. My phase 2 system is 5 duffle bags ready to go in the truck. Gone in 30mins. 8 man tent. sleeping bags. Cots. Solar panels. Ive spent thousands. My wife and i will live like kings in the woods. Why not? My F-250 holds 40 gal of fuel. Ive spent alot of time in the woods. I know whats junk. Remember. After 3 days without food people will kill for what you have. Get as far away as you can. I set aside 4 coolers to empty the fridge and freezer. 4 large totes for the pantry. Dont leave it. In the event you can return your house will most likely be burned to the ground. At least 6 months of food. You must get far into the field by the 3rd day. They will come looking for you.
Perimeter warning device. I bought quite a few of those toilet sensor lights so you can aim your pee in the night th-cam.com/video/8huBoMQmwRw/w-d-xo.html They run on AAAs, you can change colours to bright or red night vision, depending on the situation they can give you those extra seconds. I tried different colours for different areas and was able to distinguish where my kid the intruder was coming from. Only a couple of bucks each.
I've now found a small Viking axe and a knife which I feel extremely comfortable with. I don't have as much reach and distance, but have found them very effective.
Put two old gift cards or Costco cards together and wrap that duct tape around it til the whole roll is gone, save you alot of room in your pack, get some zip ties and get a silcock key...you can thank me later....😁😁
My bag is a military molly bag holding the 3 piece sleep system a military one man tent, winter heavy duty 3/4 jacket and 2 winter hats, a machete, I fixed blade knife, leatherman tool a swiss army knife, a folding saw, Corona brand, some change of clothes military canteen with cook or drink pot to fit, and a seperate bag with medical records and meds, leather gloves, 22cal pistol and back up clip, that fits inside my molly bag, and it's heavy but if I ever became homeless I stand a good chance of survival, plus I carry a few clean wipes and deodorant to smell clean and an extra pair of shoes socks underwear, sweats, double A flashlights and 18650 flashlights 2 of them and 3 dual chargers to keep phone and lights going and extra batteries, you get the picture, it would be me n my dog, so we are both protected, no matter the weather winter summer I got it almost controlled, and when I have to I take out my small bag, just being prepared but the weight is heavy but I do have it covered and actually used it plenty of times so I know what I got
I like to keep a full set of extra clothes - pants, shirt, thermals, underwear, socks, in case I get soaking wet having to cross a river, or sprayed with pepper spray, or covered in blood, or sprayed by a skunk...you get the picture.
Never get enough of watching the older bug out bag videos you posted. They always give me newer ideas for mine
Yeah I have to do some new ones, but I kind of have them right where I want them now, so nothing really new to show. I have upgraded a few things in this kit since this video, like the cook kit and such but not much else.
Nice kit. I had to smile when I saw your supplies spread out. I do that too, lay all my things out and decide what to upgrade next. So much fun!Thank you for making this. I got some ideas for mine like the smaller filters and a small axe. Yeah the first aid stuff does need to be rotated often. So annoying the wipes dry out quickly or leak. Anything that can melt that was once a solid. Not sure when this was made but thanks again.
I too reside over the rump of Vegas. Just found your channel. Beginner prepper here. Can't wait to learn more!
I like your videos. You are well educated and you talk to your audience, not at them, if you know what I mean. Very informative and very well thought out. 🙂
I appreciate that!
One thing I'd add to the bag and one thing I think every prepper should have at home.
1) add a spile to your bag. Water from trees will always be clean and it'll prolong the use of your other water purification systems. They're small and weigh next to nothing. You can make one in a pinch but the metal ones are convenient and ready to go.
2) for the home I think every prepper should invest in a decent vacuum sealer. It reduces pack space used and makes water proof. I've vacuum sealed my change of clothes (which made the space they occupied much, much less) and vacuum sealed some of my first aid supplies. Careful with the first aid supplies because it does add a little extra time to access. What I've done is sealed half my gauze, sponges, etc. That way I have some that are faster access, but if me and my pack fall into water and everything gets soaked, I can toss the ruined items but still have dry clothes, first aid supplies, etc. that are good to go.
Bonus tip: vacuum seal toilet paper for bags AND a roll for the car. Saved my butt (literally) more than once and, again, makes that roll smaller and waterproof.
You can get a pretty decent vacuum sealer for around 60-100 dollars. Super worth it!!
Great idea on the vacuum seal
I have a Savotta M Backpack and I am happy with my purchase!
I'm glad you adress right out of the gate the reality of only having 1 bag.. they are expensive as heck to put together and for someone like you who's sponsored all that gear collects. Glad you verbally astrix that in (y)
Yes, I hate people to think that "Well he has 3 bags so I need 3 bags" because I still remember scrimping and saving for my gear years ago!
Hi I'm a new subscriber and wanted to say that roll of wire for the extended antenna is genius! It never even occurred to me to do that. Thank you for the idea I'm gonna through roll in my bags :)) Awesome thanks again.
Alot of good stuff in your bag! First aid stuff needs to be replaced periodically! I like how beat and well sticked your pantry is! Thanks for sharing George!
Very nice to be honest I am making my survival backpack and thanks to you I have some ideas for what I will put in it.
Very informative and educational. Thank you very much
My problem is I have 1 dedicated BOB, but when I start replacing things in my bag I basically end up with enough crap for another bag, rinsed and repeated until I ended up with around 4 BOBs and 4 or 5 bags full of spare crap lol
Looks good! Just my 2 cents...I keep a pair of swim goggles in my pack (lightweight/small but can keep debris etc out of the eyes. Also I peel the labels off prescription bottles and place onto zip lock with my meds inside. Saves some space but can help avoid identify meds) Ty...for the video! I'm now a new subscriber
Good idea, I have some of those military sun wind & dust goggles but the swim goggles are a great idea! Thanks!
Dig the video, good walk through... I got some work to do, lol. Trying to do 2 of these (1 for me an other for the wife)....
Obviously clothes will vary, lol.... but basics and necessities (equipment needs will be the same).
really enjoy your bug out bag videos :)💙🙂
NC Star? I have the same back. Pretty versatile once the hip strap gets sorted out!
Mine is gray... though not very grayman with all that MOLLE...
I have an extra pair of chonies and a sm foot powder rolled up in a fresh pair of socks. Good for freshening up after a couple of days in the field.
My bag is ready to go. After seeing yours im going to update a little.
Agreed kept updated on bags. Survivor Lilly was recently preparing for a stay in Africa. She spoke about a straw filtering system didn't help with viruses. Thanks.
Cool vid thanks for sharing,
I enjoyed the video, and appreciate the tips. Thanks!
Awesome video… u got a new subscriber!!!
I see that you don't keep batteries in your ham radio. A little trick I do for items that take batteries is I put a small piece of electrical tape about 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch on the positive end of the battery and keep it inside the electronic. And when I need to use it I just take the little piece off Stick it to the side of the battery so when I'm done using it it's there to put back on the positive end that way no current is being pulled from it.
Good idea. I just pulled out my buyout bag that was stored for 4 years. The batteries were stuck inside my maglite because they swelled up and they wont come out. Glad I found out now before I needed to take the bag. I'll do what you said with the electrical tape as soon as I buy another maglite.
I don't want any electronics that isn't usb rechargeable. Maybe I just have bad luck but rechargeable aaa's have not worked out well for me.
I just flip the batteries
I think it's a little easier
REI sells a 7x9 light weight dark green tarp for 40 bucks , its basically a large tent rain fly . It folds to the size of a med diaper .
I recently bought a Chill Gorilla camping tarp from Amazon and a small backing tent that doesnt use poles,it can either be set up with trekking poles or 2 sticks...of course I live a long way from a desert and unless its summer I wouldnt want to be out in the wilderness with just a tarp,not just because of temperature and rain but my area has lots of mosquitoes and creepy crawlies too
I carry the same radio in one of my bags.I have a chem light holder on the out side of my sustainment pack for IR chems also. Nice set up.
Thanks, yeah I think I have a different radio in every single bug out bag or gear that I have lol but this one was cool and I could not pass it up, works great.
@Darryl HopperWe use NODs, the chems mark locations, vehicles and personnel sometimes for night operations.
You have given me some ideas. What size is your bag? I'm looking to beef up my response pack that they gave me at my CERT graduation. Thanks. Keep up the great videos
Awesome bud thanks for the awesome content keep it coming, have my own BUG OUT BAG coming on great, And starting my own video content
That's a lot of stuff packed in there...cool vid🤙
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
Just found your channel.. I am ao thrilled to find an informative prepper that resides over the rump too. Do you ever host training sessions or courses out here? I just started prepping but am thrilled to learn more. Love your videos!
I don't do classes (maybe I should lol), I did to a basic communications class a few years ago at the outpost but that was ages ago, but if you have any questions about anything prepping related feel free to contact me on Facebook Iridium242 page or via email. My email is listed on my "About" page here. Good to see more preppers out here!
@@Iridium242 will do. My family isn't much into prepping so I'm just ensuring my own survival if shtf someday.
You need to add a blow out kit. It's a med kit designed to treat major bleeding wounds such as a gun shot. The kit contains a tourniquiet, a Celox bandage, and a chest seal or chest decompression needle. Training for you and those around you on how to use the kit is also important.
Your first aid kit should also have sutures and some rolls of gauze, to treat larger wounds or cuts and a blister kit for your feet along with foot powder to help keep your feet dry, have to protect those feet or you are not gonna get that far.
Any gear that doesn't have multiple purposes, I would get rid of, it's just extra weight. That SOL bivy I would get rid of and get the SOL escape bivy that is breathable, trust me I know after finding out how wet I was the next day. The SOL escape bivy stuck into a good sleeping bag, and you will be good down to 30 degrees atleast.
Most importantly test all your gear, make sure what you have packed, will actually work for you, and ditch the survival book and go learn the skills. Trying to read how to survive is not good when your stuck in a rainstorm freezing or under stress, time can make the difference between life or death. And as far as your tarp goes, their are alot of smaller better options on the market for tarps, just as strong and heavy duty, but smaller and lighter weight.
Yeah, There are a few things I have tossed from this kit, the tarp one, I now have an Alps Mountaineering tent in there as well as a light sleeping bag, the book is more for entertainment and ideas than anything else but if I forget something it cant hurt to have a reference. As for a blow out kit, I have a belt with one on it, that will be going with me if I had to bug out. Having it modular gives me options. I tossed the cook kit and stove in this for a Toaks titanium kit and a much lighter better stove too. I really need to do an update to this vid, the bag is always changing but you are correct about the weight and I have been shedding it from this bag as much as possible.
Reorganization is good, especially if you live in a part of the country (continent) _that has seasons_ !
Also, I periodically remove all my batteries, once a month, and completely recharge every one.
Something I’ve noticed a lot pf people forget in there B.O.B is a crank radio
On the individual use antibiotic packs if you take plastic straws for drinks like from soda fountain places like in convince stores if you grab a few extras cut them into three equal sections seal one end for filling fill with ointment then seal opposite end ( hot seal ) when needed just clip open one end use what is needed then reseal
Well Done in presentation and articulate upgrading and covering all the essentials. Be Encouraged and Keep up the Great work. BTW...Do NOT forget self defence.
thanks for the review, I enjoy these kinds of videos there's always something you can learn from someone else BOG to add to your own.....lot of useful stuff in that pack, thanks again
I'm not sure if the size sawyer that you have works with it but the Sawyer mini can connect from your hydro bladder to the hose if its the right size. So far I atleast know it works with the Camelbak brand, I have tried another brand and the hose was a little too big to fit snugly.
Good BOB, but for the medical supplies I’d recommend adding a tourniquet at the least. You won’t be able to control any real bleeding with band aids and alcohol wipes.
I always keep 2 in my kits in vehicle and in my other bags. This video is kind of old, it has one as well now!
Appreciate you going thru the bag, just when you think that you have all the bases covered, then later you come to realize that you dont. There is always that 1 item thats overlooked. Thx for the review. Made my notes, took some inventory, now back to Amazon..lol
I need to do an update vid on that bag, I have changed a lot in it since then, but its all generally the same idea, just with newer or lighter items. Thanks!
Thanks for the video it was really helpful I'm trying to build a bug out bag but don't know where to start
Cool glad I could help. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Nice backpack where can we find that? Thank u for the details, appreciate it.
Great loadout!!
Thanks!
No problem with having two BOBs... I keep one in the car for when I'm on the road, and one in the house. Never know when you are going to need to access one.
I used to have two bags but I got a divorce so I’m down to one :-)
The Armed Realtor James Tiberius James your load just got lighter !!!!!¡!!!!
I used to have a 1970 Chevy with duel air bags....my wife and her mother.
congratulations
Very informative video.
I also keep that AT&T calling card. They work from landlines too. Good vids!
NEW sub. I'm also standardizing my hiking backpack to AAA batteries. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks and welcome!
A bug out can be packed in 5 to 10 minutes tell everyone under your roof grab a pillowcase duffel bag back pac ect fill it blanket socks and any thing they want go to back yard dump them out see what they got what they need this was a drill reward for first place you may have to do this at zero dark thirty so everyone is at home empty space in bag or pillowcase for foraging
Lots of stuff !
I carry a SOG super bowie. AR-15 Colt 45. Spetsnaz combat throwing shovel.
Grateful for the video! I didn't notice a Compass or something to track your pace count...Also you'll need SPF especially in Nevada. Glad you included weapon cleaning kit. Many are armed but omit something to clean their weapon(s). That pack is going to be at least 35 lbs once water bladder is filled...have you weighed it ?
Shared, do you have videos on the other Bugout bags you have?
Good bug out bag, this reminds me that I need to get through mine.
if you went lighter with your cook system you can lighten your load so much...if you get a nice toaks titanium pot with the brs ultralight it comes in a less than 10 ounces. also they have smaller and lighter wood stoves you can get, the esbit works as a tab stove and as a wood burning stove, you could even buy or make a nice windscreen. whatever works for you man, no judgement, just thought if you went lighter with that then you can add a few other luxury items.
Since this vid was made, I picked up a Snow Peak Trek 1400 Titanium Cookset and that is what I use in this bag now. I think I did a vid on the cook set itself.. its MUCH lighter. th-cam.com/video/4sjonKhrm7s/w-d-xo.html
I was thinking the same thing. gas tanks are heavy and bulky. bugging out, not goin to a buffet.
Well done.
Where did you get the chem light holder
In an old military surplus store back when I lived in California years ago but they are all over the web.
I'm sure I missed it and I bet the answer is in another video but what is the criteria for your decision to leave or "bug-out"? Once you have left where do you go and is it a better place to be than home? Will you and your family be on the run sleeping in the woods? How long will you be on the run? What criteria will you use to decide to return home? I am sure there aren't simple answers to these questions. I am curious. I appreciate the time you took to share your bug-out-bag. Clearly you have put a bunch of time considering needs and what makes sense. I appreciate your time and expertise.
Not sure I mentioned it in this video but my bug out bags are more for short term emergency as I already live pretty remote. You might say I have already "bugged out" :) These bags would serve me well if I had to run for any reason but the real reasons for these types of bags that I keep are more for temporary disasters like fire, floods, whatever.. anything that would make me leave my home for a short term but eventually return. In the unlikely event that I would have to to leave my house and never return I have a few Rubbermaid tubs packed with loads of supplies and gear, and there are many locations I have scouted out over the years that would make a perfect place to go to, I can load these types of tubs into my vehicle and be out of here in under 20 or so mins, but mostly these bags would be for a short term emergency that might make me leave my home short term. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your willingness to get a brother prepared. I am going to put together one of these for me. You probably mentioned it but how much cash do you recommend I have? Do you have a list of what I should have with me all the time? I keep cash, a pocket knife, keys, smart phone and wallet with me all the time. I am here in Northwest Arkansas. Its not rural but it is pretty close. Would you consider me already bugged out or should I look for an even more rural home?
Yeah, on medical and water treatment tabs plus, batteries to a lesser extent, they say check and replace "expirables" on New Years and say Labor Day (twice a year).
Oh how I wish I could get like those things... I really wanted to hike but unfortunately, my budget is too low.
I can't believe how much stuff you're pulling out of that bag.
And its still around 40 lbs, not TOO heavy but this is mostly a travel bag, I take it with me when I go on overnight trips and it lives in my vehicle or hotel room, so it has a few extra in case I got stuck in a hotel room
On more questions, where can I pick I first aid kit like yours I mean one with some structure hard cover or a stronger cover if that makes sense lol. Thanks again :))
I got that kit from walmart, then redid it, added my own stuff to it, and upgraded it a whole lot. If you look around you will find lots of them in a hard shell case on amazon.
Nice thats
Thanks I hate spell check lol
My favorite is the waterproof case by miltec that is almost bomb proof. Keeps my meds and gear in mint condition. Here's a pic www.mokkimies.com/mil-tec_vedenpitava_ensiapulaatikko_oranssi
Try the U Dig It folding shovel
I will have to grab one, I totally forgot about those folding ones. Thanks!
ITS sells what’s called a restock kit for 19.00 I buy a new one every year or so. The folks at ITS are a pleasure to do business with and they are Americans operating out of Texas. Give them a yell.
Yup, I know ITS well, I have seen their stuff all over TH-cam. I did not know they sold that however, I will be picking one up for my other bag, that is exactly the stuff I want to replace in the other one. Thanks!
What’s the name of the pack?
SURVIVAL TABS
was wondering where did you purchase the backpack from. paul
Nice vid...like the fact that someone finally has the common sense to include "readers" in their bag. Old eyes are a P.I.T.A.
What bag is that? Great video!
Thanks, its a condor I got ages ago at a gun show but I forget which one.
What size is the bag?
Who makes the bag?
Iridium242,i would love to see your never coming home bag and whats in it,will you do a video on it next ?
Well its not really a bag, its many rubbermaid tubs filled with supplies and such.. kind of hard to do a video, but its pretty much the same as my bags, just MORE of what is in the bags plus clothing and other supplies. In the event of an emergency where I would not be bugging out I would just use this stuff as normal. I guess once it cools off here I can do a good vid on the whole "Im never coming home kit!"
cool
What pack is that?
I've been trying to set up a bug out bag setup, but it have been having some issues since I've lost my legs. Do you have any suggestions on what I can do, especially since I'm on a fixed income now?
Iridium242 where did u get the pack? I like it
At a gun show in Vegas, Its a condor 3 day pack but not sure exactly which one
Ok thank you sir
Just Subscribed after watching this video! I also check out some others great videos! Question can you tell us what bag you use in this video? Thanks.
I have been looking or a bag just that size. Can you tell me the brand name and model of the bag in this video? Thanks
Perhaps I missed it, but I don't remember you mentioning toilet paper. Otherwise it's a nice short term BOB.
Not sure if I showed it in this video, but I always keep baby wipes for that reason. This bag makes for a good short term bag, when you might need to grab something to take on a long car ride.
Mountain money
@@Iridium242 I keep some rinseless 25 towel packs of Hooahs and Redi Bath towels(pouches are resealable) and a roll up solar shower in my toiletries/shaving bag (which is a compression sack). Have you seen those toilet paper tablets? I thought it was a joke, but they work, just get them wet and they expand into a good sized (about like a paper towel, starts about like a thick Alka Seltzer) sized piece of strong toilet paper. They come in bottle/tube containers of 50(I think it's 50). Saves a lot of space when I used to remove the cardboard tube from a roll and put that in flat in a Ziplock bag. Oh, those cheap hydration bladders like you got. Trash it and buy a 100 oz Camel Back antidote bladder and some water purification tablets. More expensive, but they hold a lot more and you'll be thanking yourself when s it's bite valve and hose and doesn't rip on you. For digging, I bought NATO/U.S. military E Tools. Can be used as shovel, mattock, bladed weapon, and folds into it's carrying case (easily attaches onto your compression straps and MOLLE. Very much better and highly recommended
Ty for talking me me along
Link to bag?
3vgear.com/
How much does this particular bag weigh loaded?
About 42 lbs, I say about because all of the cooking set gear was replaced recently with titanium, so its ever so slightly lighter.
@@Iridium242 fuck me mate 40+ lbs, you must be a fit lad, I was drinking about a litre an hour carrying that much in 35 Celsius over 20 miles, we needed a follow vehicle to carry the water.... just saying.
What type of bag is this
Paul Bunyan's BOB! lol!
Do you know the litre capacity of that pack?
What company is that bag made by?
Is a condor, got it about 5 or so years ago
What's the backpack called
Dependingon how you prep... "Two is one & one is none"
If two is one and one is none does two not make none then?
@@lakrabid Good one.
@@griff8858 I get so tired of that saying and people bowing down to the cult of personality of the person who has popularized it. That man (DC) has an incredible marketing machine behind him. I have seen some blatantly dangerous advice from him.
@@lakrabid I have too. Canterbury is one of the most misleading "teachers" I've ever heard of. Three weeks without food? Are you kidding me? Maybe if you're sitting in front of your television, sure. I'm glad you're able to think for yourself.
That will break the camel's back
Great video, Brother !
What pack is that?
Thanks, Bag is a condor 3 day pack but not sure exactly which one, got it a while back at a local gun show
This isn't meant to be obnoxious: If you're running out the door, you don't have time to fill your water bladder. Why not keep a cheap secondary & disposable bag with water bottles? (Especially in the desert.) Also, do you have specific fears/concerns about why you may have to bug out? You seem more food prepared than most bug-out baggers, but it still seems like one would want a lot of calories & vitamins in case a bug out turns into a long march. A Datrex package can give you 3,600 calories for 1.5 pounds; three packages add 4.5 pounds for an additional four 2,500 calorie days (plus 800 calories left over). Throw in a handful of multivitamins, and Bob's your uncle.
So, I guess, what's going to happen? It seems that anything that forces you to use a bug-out bag is likely to require you to travel a fair distance. Through-hikers' rule of thumb is 2 pounds of food per day. If you have to bug out, how do you know that you won't wind up having to hike for a week? And if you don't, how do you know you'll be able to procure food? For 10.5 pounds you can 10-days' worth of reasonably-healthy food.
Just curious.
Well as for bugging out, I am pretty much bugged out now, the only thing a bug out bag is for now is a local emergency I may need to respond to with ARES Or CERT, or perhaps a short term emergency like a gas leak or a weather related event. If something ever came up that made me leave my home for good, I have an entire other "I'm never coming home" kit, made up or Rubbermaid tubs, loaded up and labeled in my store room. I can get them in the vehicle in around 10 mins and be gone. Those datrex rations are nasty, lol that's the only reason I don't use them, and since my bags are for more short term emergency (Like when I got a call at 4 AM to report to the EOC because the town was without power and we were being deployed to the local casinos for people with medical needs and need of warmth) that is why they are set up like they are. Like I said, If I was ever going to never come back the tubs would be in the vehicle and I would be on the road before anyone even knew what was going on.
@@Iridium242 Right on. Thanks!!!
+frenstcht Learn how to hunt, track, gut, skin, butcher, cook, and preserve (usually via smoking and curing) deer and wildlife/game in the area. Learn to fish and bring a small fishing kit with various hooks, line, sinkers (corks make great bobs/floats), and steel leader line in it's own bag/pouch. You can keep a small rod and reel or cane pole in vehicle. If you have to hoof it, bring the fishing kit in your bag and use a good branch, length of river cane (looks pretty much like bamboo), or even your hands, wrists, and fingers to use for your "rod", With practice, it gets pretty easy. I've done it while in the woods running guns and gear to make sure I kept up my survival skills, that my gear was good and durable, and see what I could have brought to make it easier so I know what to pack and how much. It's a good thing to keep up
Thank you.
I have alot of the same gear.
I skipped the sleeping bag. I put alot of thought into it. I decided on a new marine corp gore tex sleeping bag cover. It takes up 1/2 the space. My backpack is about 1/3 bigger than yours. Same color and design. Its alot of fun working on it. Every year they come out with different toys to look at and try. some work some dont. Ammo is heavy. Water is heavy. I stick with mountain house. 10 days worth. People dont realize how important the rain poncho is. A warm hat. gloves. Bic lighters. 5, 55 gal trash bags. Para cord. Folding saw. Most importantly. Stay away from people. My phase 2 system is 5 duffle bags ready to go in the truck. Gone in 30mins. 8 man tent. sleeping bags. Cots. Solar panels. Ive spent thousands. My wife and i will live like kings in the woods. Why not? My F-250 holds 40 gal of fuel. Ive spent alot of time in the woods. I know whats junk. Remember. After 3 days without food people will kill for what you have. Get as far away as you can. I set aside 4 coolers to empty the fridge and freezer. 4 large totes for the pantry. Dont leave it. In the event you can return your house will most likely be burned to the ground. At least 6 months of food. You must get far into the field by the 3rd day. They will come looking for you.
I would suggest to add a good nail clipper on your toiletry bag
Seems to me if we’re in a bag out saturation we want the best gun cleaning stuff you could get not like we can go to gunsmith just the thought
Perimeter warning device. I bought quite a few of those toilet sensor lights so you can aim your pee in the night th-cam.com/video/8huBoMQmwRw/w-d-xo.html They run on AAAs, you can change colours to bright or red night vision, depending on the situation they can give you those extra seconds. I tried different colours for different areas and was able to distinguish where my kid the intruder was coming from. Only a couple of bucks each.
I've now found a small Viking axe and a knife which I feel extremely comfortable with. I don't have as much reach and distance, but have found them very effective.
👍 TFS
Put two old gift cards or Costco cards together and wrap that duct tape around it til the whole roll is gone, save you alot of room in your pack, get some zip ties and get a silcock key...you can thank me later....😁😁
My bag is a military molly bag holding the 3 piece sleep system a military one man tent, winter heavy duty 3/4 jacket and 2 winter hats, a machete, I fixed blade knife, leatherman tool a swiss army knife, a folding saw, Corona brand, some change of clothes military canteen with cook or drink pot to fit, and a seperate bag with medical records and meds, leather gloves, 22cal pistol and back up clip, that fits inside my molly bag, and it's heavy but if I ever became homeless I stand a good chance of survival, plus I carry a few clean wipes and deodorant to smell clean and an extra pair of shoes socks underwear, sweats, double A flashlights and 18650 flashlights 2 of them and 3 dual chargers to keep phone and lights going and extra batteries, you get the picture, it would be me n my dog, so we are both protected, no matter the weather winter summer I got it almost controlled, and when I have to I take out my small bag, just being prepared but the weight is heavy but I do have it covered and actually used it plenty of times so I know what I got
I wish we could carry rifles, or even handguns for that matter, in the UK 😢
I believe only criminals are allowed to carry in UK, Canada and most communist lands
You can, get your licensing set up
Its possible it just takes foreeeva
you can it's very easy
You can
I like to keep a full set of extra clothes - pants, shirt, thermals, underwear, socks, in case I get soaking wet having to cross a river, or sprayed with pepper spray, or covered in blood, or sprayed by a skunk...you get the picture.
Put clothes in hefty bags water proof and will help bag float if crossing water
Zipties