I always throw one of those flexible cutting boards in my pack. It can add contour support to keep the pack flat against your back. It’s goes on my lap ever time I make food, prep first aid, prep fire tinder. Have used a funnel to fill up bags or cups. I have dug snow with it. Obviously used it as a cutting board so I cut my meat and vegetables into cubes for stewing. It can be a plate, a fan for the fire, a tiny megaphone to yell mean things at your buddies with, well it gets used a lot and it’s light.
For the longest time I was that guy,"If weights an issue, get stronger peasant." On my way to a 100 mile hike (Wonderland) I purchased a MK14 Crazy Horse in an EBR chassis that I had been eyeing for a month. Not wanting to leave my new 5k rifle in my parked car for a week I brought it on the hike. With the optic it came to 19lbs. On the third day I was literally moments from dumping half my pack on the side of the trail. That extra 20 lbs was absolutely brutal. Weight is so incredibly important. Once youre beyond mile 50 everything changes.
Bro...I had that same mindset for so long. Guess it was leftover from my time in the military. After a few years of torture with a big loadouts...I finally got serious and started to cut weight where ever I could. I love that Mk14, but 19lbs holy sheet. Imagine adding in a chest rig and related battle rattle. That's a bloody nightmare. For a hike of that distance, how did you handle your food setup?
KOWABUNGA, Dude! Carrying all that gear PLUS a battle rifle qualifies you for some kind of Iron Man Award, I'm certain!! What gear, if any, did you end up dumping in an appropriate receptacle (hopefully) so you didn't end up killing yourself?!? WOW! You ARE a serious hiker!!
@@user-td1zo3tv9p I just trucked along. It was on the third day that I was moments from giving up though. Had my buddies not flown out, and my 9 year old boy not been with me, I would have thrown in the towel. It was a week of hell.
Thanks for touching on the topic of INCH Bags. So many folks here on TH-cam don’t understand or appreciate the concept and/or the philosophy of INCH Bags and really misrepresent their purpose. You get it and I appreciate it. The main thing that I’ve changed over the years is also my cook set. I tried the minimalist thing but found it was way too much work. Now I carry a 2 quart pot with a bail and lid. It’s worth the extra weight. Another thing that I’ve added to is my fire kit. I again started fairly minimally but now I carry at least half a dozen types of fire starters and just as many tenders. As I’ve gotten older I’ve found that it’s better to keep things as easy as possible so now I carry about 20 Bic Lighters spread throughout my kit. LOL!!! I have no shame about it at all but I will have fire. Thanks for sharing brother.
We are definitely on the same page. I agree about having that redundancy for fire starters and tinder. I also can quickly ID 3 common natural tinders in my area and usually rely on those. Florida is a basically a giant tinder box anyways so finding natural tinder is retarded easy.
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Great ideas and I’m going to purchase those shoes. Are you located in the Jax area. I’ve followed your channel for some time and live close to Gainesville. Wasn’t sure where you like to do your field work.
RIP Mors Kochanski, you were and always will be a bushcraft icon. An item i keep in my INCH bag is a pair of flip flops, lightweight, not bulky, and they're great for when you get camp established and want to walk around comfy, or if your main footwear gets wet and things need to dry out. I got that Husqvarna 26" multipurpose forest axe a couple of weeks ago and it's awesome. I just put a few coats of boiled linseed oil on the handle and it looks awesome, it performs killer too. It is much lighter than you'd think, and it makes processing larger wood much easier and faster. I remember you were asking about it. I got it on eBay for $75 brand new. My next tool upgrade will be the Silky Big Boy 2000 XL folding saw. I have the Gomboy 240 right now, but since i got the axe, i want a bit bigger saw so i can process bigger logs. I noticed you now have that saw, what do you think about it? Lastly, i was wondering what pillow you use, i use the Snugpak Basecamp Ops inflatable pillow. It does pretty good and packs up very small and lightweight. Another good video man.
True legend, picked up alot from him. You got me sold on that axe, I want it! That linseed oil is a nice touch, I used it to refinish my AK furniture. I absolutely LOVE the saw, totally worth the $. I can imagine combined with an axe, one can take down pretty much any tree in the forest. I can't recall the name of my pillow...some backpacker brand.
I love that you mentioned going out on the AT for a few hundred miles. I started the AT in Feb, and ended my hike in Harpers Ferry in May. The evolution of my gear over those 1000 miles is to much for this one comment. Not only did my gear change, but also my mindset of what I actually need, what I used daily, etc. I recommend this to anyone who truly wants to test their pack, as well as themselves.
Some of the evolutions were. 1. Most people carry fleece blankets or military style woobies. For less weight than either, you can get a down quilt for cottage companies like UGQ, Enlightened Equipment, etc. There are also synthetic versions for people worried about them getting wet. That being said, I spent 3 months in the rain on the AT, and mine never got wet. Mine kept me warm in the smokies down to 9 degrees (it’s a 20 degree bag, comfort rating) and it only weighs 18 ounces. 2. I use a Dyneema composite backpack. I found that I don’t need a compartment for everything. It’s easier to just stuff everything into one big sack and keep moving. I didn’t have to worry about a pack cover, but I lined it with a compacter bag just in case. Dynemma is water proof and my 55L pack only weighs 21 ounces. It was incredibly durable. No rips, tears, and I was pretty rough with it. 3. Trail runners with water proof socks performed light years better than my boots. When it was dry, I used merino wool darn tough socks. The weight off your feet, freedom of movement, and overall comfort when you’re spending 12 hours a day of your walking is worth it. At Springer MT, it’s about 50/50 for boots and trail runners. By the time you get 500 miles in, everyone’s switched to trail runners. 4. Katadyn Be Free was my best friend. Cnoc makes a bag called the Vecto. It has a 42mm opening that fits the Be Free filter and they make 2 or 3L bags. They are bomb proof and I highly recommend them. If you want to know more, let me know. (There’s a ton more haha)
Thanks for the details and taking the time to share your experience. Good tip on the fleece blanket, that's been an evolution from woobie to blanket but still not quite 100% happy so I appreciate that suggestion. Also good to hear the Befree worked well for you. I've been using mine for a month now on 4 different trips and have had no issues and the bag material seems to be very rugged, not prone to ripping easy. Never heard of the Dyneema material, will def check out. Changing packs from the mil issue FILBE to the ExoMtnGear K2 dropped nearly 6lbs. Big change. Regarding clothes, did you rock thermals for the cold weather? I've done some multi day trips in the Smokies and the combo of thermal underwear and light sleeping bag was all I needed.
I definitely used thermals, and when it got to single digits, I used a light mid layer hoodie as well inside my bag with dedicated thick sleep socks. The thermals I used were the Montbell Merino Wool Lightweight Baselayer. Only 4.8 oz for the top and the bottom. If you have an email, I could send you a breakdown of the gear I used, along with the weight. I can also send a breakdown of the food I carried. I was eating about 3,500 calories a day and still lost 40 pounds.
Keep clothes clean in a diaper wet bag. Keeps them dry, you can wash them in it, keep wet clothes from effecting the rest of your kit, and it can be used as your camp pillow comfortably! My kids have their own packs (since they were 7 and have been growing with them) and we all hike with them regularly in all weather (and we live in Canada so winter gear tests happen in extreme cold) so we all know what we need and how to use it. We're also homesteaders (cause plan A should always be to hunker down), hunters, archers, fishers, foragers etc. Info is worth so much more than supplies, but damn supplies sure make life more comfortable!
Dave Canterbury now has an incredible upgrade to that nasty toxic aluminum pot that people have been using for years. I just picked up another one and they’re only $27.
Great ideas. 2 things. 1) that fleece blanket, will melt if exposed to flame or sparks. Just keep that in mind. 2) that water proof cellphone case survival kit, should be on our person. If you get separated from or lose you main pack, you have something to fall back on. Can't fall back on it if it's at the the bottom of your pack.........
Good points Charles. The big last resort survival kit stays in my pack just in case. I always carry a smaller subset of those items in my pants pockets or smock.
Great video, I’m in TN and your correct about not having to worry about waking up to a foot of snow but one concern that I deal with is rain/moisture/humidity. I can not leave anything on the ground or it has the potential of getting wet. If I’m not using something immediately then I’m hanging it from a tree by way of strapping it to a tree trunk or hanging off a sturdy branch. I’ve had packs that were suppose to be water resistant but when I go to get something from the bottom of the pack it was all wet. Just know your environment and plan accordingly.
Great video, I really liked the idea of the light weight shoes. One thing I see a lot of bags lack or are not mentioned is some eye drops or eye wash, just a thought.
Consider keeping the phone case kit on your person. It's your last ditch emergency option. You don't want to drop your pack in an emergency (running for your life or whatever) only to have your back up kit in your lost pack. Good video, the condom for water collection is made more resilient with a multiuse pantihose sock.
Great point, for quick and easy carry, the phone and charger can be stowed in a secured shirt pocket...IE look at the pockets you get from a combat shirt...thanks for the comment
Per lightweight spare shoes, consider a pair of Crocs. These plastic shoes are very lightweight, cost $25-$45 a pair, are fairly durable. Can be used as camp shoes and for water crossings.
Love the backpack in a backpack, yep I'm all over that. If you remember in the last vid I told you about packing some sneaks or sandals for when you get to set up camp for the nite, but I really liked those sneakers you showed, looked real comfy for camp shoes an light to, thx for the vid Bro.
Nice list, good ideas. I tend to pack tool-heavy when I’m out more than a couple of nights. I prefer treks of 9 or 10 days, and have been out for weeks at a time many times. Always carry my ‘urban moccasins’ with me. Fleece makes me conduct too much electricity, can’t wear it or sleep under it. I just recently started carrying a cook pot. Never needed more than my canteen cup before I got old 😉 The water bag is a good idea though, as a backup. I carry a Sawyer Mini and a couple of Fronteer Pro straws every trip. Hate to have to boil water. One thing I’m never without is a small shortwave radio. There’s usually no regular radio reception where I go, but the sw can keep you informed anywhere. I was way up in the San Juan’s of Colorado when the Marine Barracks in Beirut was bombed in 1983.
Good points Simus...I love multi day trips, getting ready for one at the end of the month. I like the idea of a shortwave radio...right now I carry a small Baofeng with built in scanner. Good reception in the areas I travel...haven't tried it in true remote back country.
I have a few nice upgrades I've enjoyed through the years: A pop-up bucket. If you are not camping down on the water (soft ground, flooding risk, etc) it is nice to be able to haul up to 2 (usually 1.5 to avoid sloshing for me) water to just sit in your camp as a resource. It also lets turbid water have time to settle before you begin clogging up your filters. A sitting pad. Mine is just an old piece of shower curtain. Having something waterproof to sit on is nice whether working on or by the fire, fishing, sitting, or just to drop your pack on.
Speaking of cutting weight, Dave Canterbury is currently makong a series of videos doing just that. He says its specifically for his hunting setup, but he is taking some ideas from some thru-hikers to help lessen his load. And if one of those guys can hike two thousand miles on the AT, you can bet that the gear they talk about after their hike is pretty solid, even if it is light weight. I like Darwin, as he always mentions whenever gear fails, then says he completed x amount of miles with the replacement. Also, keeping that smaller survival kit would be a good idea to throw in your secondary/patrol bag so cut down on weight for having to bring survival supplies on a scout/foraging mission. Just some food for thought.
Good points tarin. Thru hikers are a good example to take a look at, but you gotta keep in mind they are resupplying along the way. I'm about to release a video on 5 ways to cut weight, the pack selection makes a big difference for example I dropped nearly 6 lbs but changing packs alone. Like the idea of dropping the mini survival kit in the backup bag.
Extra pair of shoes and the cell phone case is a great idea. I have small waterproof case that came with a cheap multitool. The multitool is basically junk but the plastic case is waterproof to 3 feet for at least thirty minutes. Worth the five dollars. On the shoes Prepowder a pair of rolled socks and put them in a ziplock bag. Shove it down in one of the shoes. Put the shoes in another zip lock to keep em dry. Then into your dry bag. Three layers of protection. Clean dry socks and shoes can make you feel like a new person, if you been having a bad day. Another to add to your kits. Toe and fingernail clippers. A long toenail rubbing inside a boot will cause you some extreme pain.
Great input Shawn, good idea about stuffing the socks in the shoes, saves on space. And yes at the end of a long day, swapping out the boots and dirty socks with a clean pair is priceless!
Nice video boss ... The change of shoes is a good idea after 11 years of army infantry I learned to carry flip flops so that you can give your feet a chance to dry out air off dry your socks and boots but still able to move around camp go take a leak. Whatever the case
ANYTHING is better than a poncho liner...I was in the army for 8.5 years, i don't want another one. The only thing that was neat is a alteration shop near the gate would put zipper around two sides, so it was kinda like a sleeping bag. But that was $50 to have done and it was only useful in the summer. That was back in the 80's...I can only imagine what they want now. A zipper that long is quite pricey.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost 5 Star Gear makes a woobie with a zipper built in. I think the new woobie issued to marines come with a zipper. They are out there if you look for it. I've debated on getting one myself. I have a camo fleece blanket i got from walmart for 2 bucks. I sometimes use it in the summer.
I would like to recommend the military flashlight, LED, white, red and blue light, double aa’s and 2 settings. Fits in a pocket, waterproof, lasts forever . My favorite flashlight of all time. Smaller than a pack of cigarettes.
You just inspired me to consider trading my poncho liner out for a military wool blanket. I will have to weigh the difference and make my decision. perhaps poncho liner in warmer seasons, wool blanket in colder.
A lot of hikers use that filter which is post to be better than the sawyer. I luv my Grayl Geopress. It’s bigger and weighs more but will hold up in the long run. That’s a great cook set u have together for long term. I keep a small waist pack that I use for the same reason. I like those shoes and definitely going to check them out. Survival kits are a must. I keep one on my person and a emergency signal survival kit in my pack. U definitely hit the nail on the head with the weight issue. Once u get out there and start using your gear u find the lil things u can do to help your situation while your out. U want to embrace the suck but if u can make things better than hell yeah!😂👍🍻
I put the Grayl in my Amazon cart a while back...hoping Santa delivers it for Christmas. Embracing the suck is fun for your average Ruck March when you know you're headed back home. For anything else...gotta go lightweight.
I just picked up a geopress to use at work with a couple of the big Smart water bottles to replace sodas so far I'm liking it but it does have some weight to it
drago gt I’m sure they will be coming out with something new next year. For me it makes a great edc option and also for traveling/on the trail. Check out blackscout he just did a review on another product similar to the Grayl but with some extras.
If you have any ideas for OTR truck drivers ( over the road truck drivers) that would be cool. Quick summary I am 1000 miles from my home. I am in a place I know nothing about. I don't think I am going to get home. 2nd thing as a OTR driver I don't know what environment I will be in swomps, desert, mountains ect..... so how to make a bag that will work no mater what. Do I have a bag yes, but it's way too heavy. Most of the wate is food and water. I add shelter, tools and other stuff wow the wate adds up.
How much space do you have in your truck to store gear/food/etc...and yeah the weigh adds up fast! There is no way to carry everything you need. However you can, over time, attempt to define a route back home and then line the route with supply caches.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I thought about the cash thing but unfortunately I don't know where I am going to be day to day, what state , what part of the country ect..... putting them lots of places along every interstate in the US just is not practical. I think that I have come to the conclusion that us OTR drivers are just going to be s.o.l.
@@nathancombs11 that's a tough one. IMO sounds like you'd have to hunker down in your vehicle and survive? If you maybe you can work to stock your truck with necessary supplies and if you're vehicle goes out of service, have access to another form of transport.
I also had to look to the hiking community to learn how to lighten my load. I'm former military too, and the load is brutal. The "bugout" bag is unrealistic especially for families and colder climates. I had to learn how to balance warmth, comfort for my children and weight.
Yep you gotta be very intentional about pscking. Completely different gear set for your average natural disaster and then taking family into account is an added layer of complexity
INCH bag needs: Nail file! Can be the file on the multi tool. Mine works great. But have it. Tweezers. Absolute must for fine sewing repairs and first aid. Cordage that's thick enough to use on a bow drill should your ferro be lost. Fatwood with flat edge exposed. One piece can weigh just an ounce, but it alone with a ferro can produce a perfect fire start.
Have one more for you it's simple. But can help a lot in many ways. Ready for it a plastic empty. ( Peanut butter jar ) just cut a thin piece of inner tube rubber or something like that place it into the lid and glue it in place. To create a waterproof airtight seal. This will allow you. To store foods. That you might catch like rabbit or fish or something. For a short amount of time. Without the air or the bug getting to it. (And remember the rule. Containers are King )
Great tips! 😊 I too have a foldable backpack for the event of camping or shtf so it will make it easier to commence shorter 'supply runs'. Have thought about back-up shoes as well but just simply an extra of my main footwear, I like your points of having a lighter, more breathable pair 🙂 I love your take on the INCH-bag, it's more grounded than the typical idea of how one of them works 👍 Thanks again for a great video!
Me: I'm headed out to practice bush crafting. Wife: Why do you need a condom to go camping? What kind of bush craft are you planning on doing? Me: Uhhh, it's to carry water in...
Spare clothing and shoes are clearly underrated. I´ve been doused in chloroform in a work accident and I was so glad that I was the weirdo with a backup set of clothing and shoes... Similarly, I´ve heard of a guy that lost body parts due to hypothermia. He saw a kid that broke through the ice and he saved it but got soaked with ice-cold water in the process. This happened at a city lake, but by the time help arrived he had frost bites! This really makes me wonder if no neighbour opened the door for him, but apparently, he stayed at the lake until the ambulance came.
I agree! Most people in disasters always complain that they only have the clothes on their back. Depending on weather, dry clothes can save your life, and the dry sack you keep them in can be used as an extra carry bag.
Where i live in Puerto Rico(a US Territory), its a tropical island, we dont have snow but it can go from 95f during the day to 50f at night in winter. I use the snugpak jungle blanket. We dont have any kind of dangerous animals, only the chupacabra(joke but the first appearance of it was in PR) In my long term survival bag i can recharge every electronic gear i have even my baofeng with an adapter using my power bank, and my power bank i recharge it with a 21watts portable solar panel.
That's a big temp drop, I've heard positive reviews about the jungle blanket, might have to pick it up. I too have a Baofeng with the USB adapter, but I also picked up the AA conversion pack which I'm testing atm.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost my brother have that aa usb charger with his trunite but after Huricane Maria we learned at a long term scenario it would be hard to find batteries if those rechargeable failed and we changed to rechargeable headlamps. When Hurricane Maria striked us in 2017 there where no batteries for the first 3 to 4 months.
For someone not coming back home, I’d consider a wool blanket, because wool is king. Most importantly, the skills to craft what you need over a 70 pound Ruck. The more you know kinda thing, I’d ditch all that plastic and trinket survival crap and stick with a few essentials. Ammo is heavy haha, but also consider learning how to trap without man made materials, and what to harvest and the time of year to start. So much knowledge has been lost. There is so much to learn, just try not to get overwhelmed, start small and set goals if you’re serious and want to protect family or whatever you imagine the scenario to be
I agree. Bushcraft skills trump shiny gear. I have one minimalist bag ang geat that has 2 Levels in the concept (Evade short term and INCH; same bag.) You mentioned food. I add 300 rounds of 22 and a single shot 22 long barrel revolver. And 3 modified rat traps. My bag is mixed with some almost embarrassingly cheap items and a few lavish expensive. But it's all thought out and field tested. Example: Mess kit is all misc steel junk. Very few items and my water bottles are steel. I have no utensils. I carve them. But scout navigation includes full size 250.00 binos and a military tritium compass. Testing gear refines use and selection.
I have a chest pack with the most essential, basic items in case I must ditch my go bag. Water purification pills, 4 Bic lighters, Tourniquet, Beef Bullion, fishing kit, slingshot, flashlight, sox, poncho, large space blanket, Paracord, Ruger 380 LCP, extra box of shells and extra clip, looney hat, small compass, army canteen and associated cup and stove, Swiss army knife and K Bar knife and sharpening stone.
I felt crazy for keeping a extra pair of hiking shoes. Now I know at least there is another crazy person out there as well. If we are bugging out from our home I have a sled that I'm working on for our dogs to pull. Everybody's gotta take something if they can.
that flexible filter canteen/bottle reminds me of the old school baby bottles that the bags were inside(yes, im an old father). i wonder if you put bleach, chloride dioxide tablets or pool shock, in as a double safety measure, would it hurt the filter media? great advice on the 2nd set of shoes but where do you stow your wet, muddy boots if you gotta break bivouac? great gear selection as always, Teufel Hunden. ERRAH!!!
Good question, not sure what impact it would have. I'd opt to throw in some water puri powder if I was super concerned about the water source. Thanks for comment...RAH!
I have the same pot recently upgraded to the pathfinder steel pot love the blanket I use a wool blanket the same size and a folding sleeping mat and the silky gomeboy.
I almost bought the Pathfinder steel pot, BUT chose the Mors K Pot due to lighter weight. Sounds like you got much of the same gear I have, great minds think alike :)
Real alpaca sox. Tourniquet, Grayal, Sawyer, canteen, cup and stove, Trangia stove, first aid kit, poncho, tarp, tent stakes, beef bullion, nuts, honey, peanut butter, gun, Silva compass, leather gloves, my meds, glasses, a mora knife with fire starter in the handle, big Rambo type knife, axe, Silkey saw, 2 quart cook pot, life boat matches, Bic lighters, duck tape, krazy glue, heavy aluminum foil, head light, crank radio, small solar phone charger, fishing kit, sewing kit, hygiene kit, bank line, Paracord, a big nylon rope, cross bow and arrows, sling shot, magnifying glass, signal mirror, sleeping bag, hammock, wool blanket, bug spray, mole skin, knuckle bandages (these are great), salt, water purification pills, M65 field jacket (like Rambo wore), and yea, an extra pair of shoes,
what can I say I have that little CRKT. I don't have it in the tin, it's on my keychain with a small light, a ferro rod and a peace of fatwood, which serves me well in small emergencies^^ for years now. too bad a can't carry a blanket that easily ;-)
Alternative solution for a food bag just for thought is a Kevlar food bag. There's a company that already makes one I can't remember their name but backpackers swear by it.
I live in the Pacific NorthWET, land of cold sogginess. You need to discover Wiggy’s Lamilite, none of the Gore Tex BS or down or wool blankets, and Wiggy’s is 100% American.
The Romans used a sponge. You can wash it out after your business. Much lighter and way more compact, and it doesn't run out. I keep mine in a zip lock, and wash up with antibacterial soap or sanitary wipes. Btw toilet paper sticks to your end and causes colon cancer.
@@corporaterobotslave400 i would like to know more indeapth (or how you spell that) how this works. I have some ''behind'' problems so going camping etc. is always a bit hard for me.
Personally I would go for an army canteen set stainless steel with a wide bottle neck but if you can afford it go for the titanium canteen set if you can't the stainless steel canteen set is more than adequate and will last a lifetime and can be used as a hot water bottle at night as for the blanket I pick 100% wool it will keep you warm even when wet as for the backpack I'd go with a new Bergen or grade a army surplus with rocket pouch that can disconnect and use as your day bag the rest was well thought Out and nice
I have both and admit that I love my SS canteen/cup set from Self Reliance Outfitters. For this loadout I decided to try something different. I do the idea of a rocket pouch, I currently have a mil issue buttpack on my 72hr gear that has a carry strap
If I’m never coming home I would rather take a steel bottle for peace of mind that it won’t rip/burst. Maybe I could add to my bottle collection with the odd plastic bottle I find laying around. Also a baco Laplander saw blade would be taken as the blade won’t break, if it bends it can be bent back into shape unlike silky.
A lot of the stuff you mentioned I don’t have I will be adding the gear you mentioned. I’ve been a long time subscriber. I just started a prepper TH-cam channel. I am also a kid. It would mean a lot to me if you gave me a shoutout. Thanks for the share.
Happy Prepper best luck... good see a young person getting outside rather than playing video games, playn on computer.... !!!! how old are you ? & i will sub to help you out... best luck
Exactly...here's a great example. I used to carry lots of commercial tinder with me. Now, not really since there is sooo much natural tinder available here in my area.
Hi Fella just found your channel. Looking good. I hike, foot ware tip for around camp, insoles tied, slip shod or fashioned as flip flops👍 hope that helps. Dave aka wackyswanderings 😊👍 (England)
I like going back packing and bicycle touring and was even homeless for two years. I have noticed these three different vibes. If you carry a backpack that has gear without trekking poles you got everyone and police looking down on ya. If I backpack next to hiking town or National Park it is ok. When bicycle touring it seems like you get all kinds of people asking about what you doing. If you are towing a old kids trailer with extra bicycle parts hanging of it this doesn't count. Have you tried this are trekking poles the only way to fit in with a bag larger than 35 liter's.
Great real world experience, thanks for sharing. I don't use trekking poles but can imagine how toting a large bag outside of the normal use areas (parks, etc) would draw attention.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Definitely a huge problem if you don't want to be noticed. Nothing sticks out more than a large pack, "tactical" molle pack, or camo pack. And nothing definitely sticks out more than a large pack fitted with molle in a camo pattern.
@@thomasshaw2762 I would say that any pack of size is going to draw attention. Camo or not. In my area, camo is very common to see be seen in public thanks to the multiple military bases in the area. The point is clear, blend in with your AO, not on a some vague gray man concept.
Oh, and head insect net, Russian Ushanka hat was the warmest hat I ever owned, East German moleskin jacket/shirt the best, Buy a 100 pack of Bic lighters at Sams Club and sprinkle them in cars, jackets, packs, etc. P-38 can openers at Mickey's Surplus in Kansas City. A Swiss Army knife, Craftsman with Sissors and pliers, a weatherman Surge (bigger), a fireman tool for opening doors, very small can of WD-40, anti diarrheal pills so you don't dehydrate, fishing yoyo and thread for early warning system, note book and pens, I have a key with a knife in it on my key chain and seem to use it daily. I have an Alice pack with waterproof bag but I'm drooling over the Mystery Ranch bags.
I can see numbers 2-5, but the katadyn as an upgrade? For long term survival? For short term its great sure but past the one month mark that flow is gonna be no more than a trickle. Not to mention the bag breaking. The cnoc bags are far better and stick with the mini or the HB versa flow.
Its not all about the subs, I'm more interested in the comments and engagement. Thankful I got a dedicated gang of subscribers who always comment/like/share my videos. You guys are awesome!
I upgraded from INCH Bag to Migration Bag due to climate change. Something the people in Australia should have done before SHTF. My new survival knife is arriving today it's a Kubey KB238B. A little different than anything I've ever seen. All earthlings (flora/fauna) are migrating to survive climate change so if where I live gets too funky I'm gone before SHTF. The only humans who will survive a changing climate are those who move from where they are presently to a different part of the planet which is more habitable. It may happen in the future that human beings who are now trying to get across the USA Mexican border will be the future Generations same like people from Africa moving into Europe. Europeans are suffering from the heat while Africans are walking around wearing wool sweaters in summer who do you think will survive the future. Same with Australia. Black or white. Cedric, knife youtuber, in Australia is making videos in 47° and his Mora Garberg handle melted. His parents told him to move, now. He could easily survive hot summers in the UK whereas locals might be suffering. Ok reality check. I just like buying stuff and making excuses to justify it. This is what happens when you have a split personality
Lol that last sentence got me. Bu seriously I think you have some good points. The best climate for survival is a mild zone where the winters don't get too cold and the summers although hot aren't 100 degrees.
Just found your channel. Good stuff...I'm probably in the minority but...I'm not big on the more you know the less you need to carry...especially for long term. BOB or INCH. If you have it and it fits in the bag...bring it...get in shape to carry it if need be...why start right out of the gate suffering? Ya got a blanket and it fits? Bring it. Why spend time gathering grasses, leaves, boughs, etc to make insulation? Why boil water when you have a filter or 2, etc etc? Eventually you may need to do those things...why start right away?
People get way too extreme with that idea of "the more you know the less you carry". Sure you can survive just fine for 3 days with just a canteen & knife, but why would you want to suffer like that? On the flipside there's lots of people who carry crap they never use. So IMO it's all about balance.
If that is the Mil-tec bivy I see I tried one and the condensation was absolutely terrible no matter what I tried. It has long since been kicked to the curb.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost ok the Mul-tec poncho I know and love. Only issue was the area where the belt sash loops were sewn in aren't seam sealed but thats not a bug deal.
I know it sounds silly, but crocs are the very best "bring with" shoe..... Get the closed toe version if you want, but they are ultralight, and super durable, good for river crossings and such, never let me down in a lot of years of service.
In The Postman the protagonist had a knife, a gun and several bullets, toothpaste powder and a few other things. And he was making it. So we just do the best that we can and go from there. If you watch enough of these videos, you begin to see the same things showing up over and over again. I am up to 3 packs full already. But if I could throw them in the car and get to the back woods it might actually work out for me. I'm figuring that if it gets really bad the gangs will just take over these farm houses and the woods will be my bug out place. Fine unless its winter then I'm probably done. Oh well.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Might wanna check out Seychelle Water Filtration. They have tactical OD green canteens which fit Milspec canteen pouches and filter everything including radiation. They make em for the military. Best prices on their filters are at store.jimbakkershow.com/product-category/water-products/
Haven't used an ALICE pack since I got out of the Marines. I recall liking the platform but hating the thin shoulder straps and lack of lumbar support.
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I always throw one of those flexible cutting boards in my pack. It can add contour support to keep the pack flat against your back. It’s goes on my lap ever time I make food, prep first aid, prep fire tinder. Have used a funnel to fill up bags or cups. I have dug snow with it. Obviously used it as a cutting board so I cut my meat and vegetables into cubes for stewing. It can be a plate, a fan for the fire, a tiny megaphone to yell mean things at your buddies with, well it gets used a lot and it’s light.
Gotta love those multi use items! Great comment Dutch
For the longest time I was that guy,"If weights an issue, get stronger peasant." On my way to a 100 mile hike (Wonderland) I purchased a MK14 Crazy Horse in an EBR chassis that I had been eyeing for a month. Not wanting to leave my new 5k rifle in my parked car for a week I brought it on the hike. With the optic it came to 19lbs. On the third day I was literally moments from dumping half my pack on the side of the trail. That extra 20 lbs was absolutely brutal. Weight is so incredibly important. Once youre beyond mile 50 everything changes.
Bro...I had that same mindset for so long. Guess it was leftover from my time in the military. After a few years of torture with a big loadouts...I finally got serious and started to cut weight where ever I could. I love that Mk14, but 19lbs holy sheet. Imagine adding in a chest rig and related battle rattle. That's a bloody nightmare.
For a hike of that distance, how did you handle your food setup?
KOWABUNGA, Dude!
Carrying all that gear PLUS a battle rifle qualifies you for some kind of Iron Man Award, I'm certain!!
What gear, if any, did you end up dumping in an appropriate receptacle (hopefully) so you didn't end up killing yourself?!?
WOW! You ARE a serious hiker!!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Sounds brutal. We cached the majority of it. Wonderland is incredible, but really chill. It's catered towards Seattle hipsters.
@@user-td1zo3tv9p I just trucked along. It was on the third day that I was moments from giving up though. Had my buddies not flown out, and my 9 year old boy not been with me, I would have thrown in the towel. It was a week of hell.
Thanks for touching on the topic of INCH Bags. So many folks here on TH-cam don’t understand or appreciate the concept and/or the philosophy of INCH Bags and really misrepresent their purpose. You get it and I appreciate it. The main thing that I’ve changed over the years is also my cook set. I tried the minimalist thing but found it was way too much work. Now I carry a 2 quart pot with a bail and lid. It’s worth the extra weight. Another thing that I’ve added to is my fire kit. I again started fairly minimally but now I carry at least half a dozen types of fire starters and just as many tenders. As I’ve gotten older I’ve found that it’s better to keep things as easy as possible so now I carry about 20 Bic Lighters spread throughout my kit. LOL!!! I have no shame about it at all but I will have fire. Thanks for sharing brother.
We are definitely on the same page. I agree about having that redundancy for fire starters and tinder. I also can quickly ID 3 common natural tinders in my area and usually rely on those. Florida is a basically a giant tinder box anyways so finding natural tinder is retarded easy.
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Great ideas and I’m going to purchase those shoes. Are you located in the Jax area. I’ve followed your channel for some time and live close to Gainesville. Wasn’t sure where you like to do your field work.
@@davidjerkins2039 Yup located in the Jax area. I'm going to be out for a multi day trip in Osceola National Forest next week.
The Survival Outpost sounds awesome and keep the post coming. Lots of good content for the stick Florida weather. A lot different than cooler areas
RIP Mors Kochanski, you were and always will be a bushcraft icon. An item i keep in my INCH bag is a pair of flip flops, lightweight, not bulky, and they're great for when you get camp established and want to walk around comfy, or if your main footwear gets wet and things need to dry out. I got that Husqvarna 26" multipurpose forest axe a couple of weeks ago and it's awesome. I just put a few coats of boiled linseed oil on the handle and it looks awesome, it performs killer too. It is much lighter than you'd think, and it makes processing larger wood much easier and faster. I remember you were asking about it. I got it on eBay for $75 brand new. My next tool upgrade will be the Silky Big Boy 2000 XL folding saw. I have the Gomboy 240 right now, but since i got the axe, i want a bit bigger saw so i can process bigger logs. I noticed you now have that saw, what do you think about it? Lastly, i was wondering what pillow you use, i use the Snugpak Basecamp Ops inflatable pillow. It does pretty good and packs up very small and lightweight. Another good video man.
True legend, picked up alot from him. You got me sold on that axe, I want it! That linseed oil is a nice touch, I used it to refinish my AK furniture. I absolutely LOVE the saw, totally worth the $. I can imagine combined with an axe, one can take down pretty much any tree in the forest. I can't recall the name of my pillow...some backpacker brand.
I love that you mentioned going out on the AT for a few hundred miles. I started the AT in Feb, and ended my hike in Harpers Ferry in May. The evolution of my gear over those 1000 miles is to much for this one comment. Not only did my gear change, but also my mindset of what I actually need, what I used daily, etc. I recommend this to anyone who truly wants to test their pack, as well as themselves.
Some of the evolutions were.
1. Most people carry fleece blankets or military style woobies. For less weight than either, you can get a down quilt for cottage companies like UGQ, Enlightened Equipment, etc. There are also synthetic versions for people worried about them getting wet. That being said, I spent 3 months in the rain on the AT, and mine never got wet. Mine kept me warm in the smokies down to 9 degrees (it’s a 20 degree bag, comfort rating) and it only weighs 18 ounces.
2. I use a Dyneema composite backpack. I found that I don’t need a compartment for everything. It’s easier to just stuff everything into one big sack and keep moving. I didn’t have to worry about a pack cover, but I lined it with a compacter bag just in case. Dynemma is water proof and my 55L pack only weighs 21 ounces. It was incredibly durable. No rips, tears, and I was pretty rough with it.
3. Trail runners with water proof socks performed light years better than my boots. When it was dry, I used merino wool darn tough socks. The weight off your feet, freedom of movement, and overall comfort when you’re spending 12 hours a day of your walking is worth it. At Springer MT, it’s about 50/50 for boots and trail runners. By the time you get 500 miles in, everyone’s switched to trail runners.
4. Katadyn Be Free was my best friend. Cnoc makes a bag called the Vecto. It has a 42mm opening that fits the Be Free filter and they make 2 or 3L bags. They are bomb proof and I highly recommend them.
If you want to know more, let me know. (There’s a ton more haha)
Thanks for the details and taking the time to share your experience. Good tip on the fleece blanket, that's been an evolution from woobie to blanket but still not quite 100% happy so I appreciate that suggestion.
Also good to hear the Befree worked well for you. I've been using mine for a month now on 4 different trips and have had no issues and the bag material seems to be very rugged, not prone to ripping easy.
Never heard of the Dyneema material, will def check out. Changing packs from the mil issue FILBE to the ExoMtnGear K2 dropped nearly 6lbs. Big change.
Regarding clothes, did you rock thermals for the cold weather? I've done some multi day trips in the Smokies and the combo of thermal underwear and light sleeping bag was all I needed.
I definitely used thermals, and when it got to single digits, I used a light mid layer hoodie as well inside my bag with dedicated thick sleep socks. The thermals I used were the Montbell Merino Wool Lightweight Baselayer. Only 4.8 oz for the top and the bottom.
If you have an email, I could send you a breakdown of the gear I used, along with the weight. I can also send a breakdown of the food I carried. I was eating about 3,500 calories a day and still lost 40 pounds.
Can I get in on that list? I have no intentions on traveling that far but we all know about best laid plans.
Sure, what’s your email? I’ll send you everything :)
Keep clothes clean in a diaper wet bag. Keeps them dry, you can wash them in it, keep wet clothes from effecting the rest of your kit, and it can be used as your camp pillow comfortably!
My kids have their own packs (since they were 7 and have been growing with them) and we all hike with them regularly in all weather (and we live in Canada so winter gear tests happen in extreme cold) so we all know what we need and how to use it. We're also homesteaders (cause plan A should always be to hunker down), hunters, archers, fishers, foragers etc. Info is worth so much more than supplies, but damn supplies sure make life more comfortable!
Excellent comment, appreciate your sharing experience
Dave Canterbury now has an incredible upgrade to that nasty toxic aluminum pot that people have been using for years.
I just picked up another one and they’re only $27.
Shoes. The most obvious necessity but I overlooked it. Thank you! You may have saved my arse.
Great ideas.
2 things.
1) that fleece blanket, will melt if exposed to flame or sparks. Just keep that in mind.
2) that water proof cellphone case survival kit, should be on our person. If you get separated from or lose you main pack, you have something to fall back on. Can't fall back on it if it's at the the bottom of your pack.........
Good points Charles. The big last resort survival kit stays in my pack just in case. I always carry a smaller subset of those items in my pants pockets or smock.
Great video, I’m in TN and your correct about not having to worry about waking up to a foot of snow but one concern that I deal with is rain/moisture/humidity. I can not leave anything on the ground or it has the potential of getting wet. If I’m not using something immediately then I’m hanging it from a tree by way of strapping it to a tree trunk or hanging off a sturdy branch. I’ve had packs that were suppose to be water resistant but when I go to get something from the bottom of the pack it was all wet. Just know your environment and plan accordingly.
I used to live in Knoxville so very familiar with the rain and moisture. A rain cover can be a big help!
Great video, I really liked the idea of the light weight shoes. One thing I see a lot of bags lack or are not mentioned is some eye drops or eye wash, just a thought.
Not a bad idea...I carry a little bottle of Visine in my standard booboo kit.
Consider keeping the phone case kit on your person. It's your last ditch emergency option. You don't want to drop your pack in an emergency (running for your life or whatever) only to have your back up kit in your lost pack.
Good video, the condom for water collection is made more resilient with a multiuse pantihose sock.
Great point, for quick and easy carry, the phone and charger can be stowed in a secured shirt pocket...IE look at the pockets you get from a combat shirt...thanks for the comment
Per lightweight spare shoes, consider a pair of Crocs. These plastic shoes are very lightweight, cost $25-$45 a pair, are fairly durable. Can be used as camp shoes and for water crossings.
I almost chose Crocs, but then decided against it b/c I wanted an extra pair of shoes I could use for hiking, not just use around camp
Love the backpack in a backpack, yep I'm all over that. If you remember in the last vid I told you about packing some sneaks or sandals for when you get to set up camp for the nite, but I really liked those sneakers you showed, looked real comfy for camp shoes an light to, thx for the vid Bro.
Yup I do recall that...I did the flip flop thing for a while but these off brand trail shoes are way better.
Nice list, good ideas.
I tend to pack tool-heavy when I’m out more than a couple of nights. I prefer treks of 9 or 10 days, and have been out for weeks at a time many times.
Always carry my ‘urban moccasins’ with me.
Fleece makes me conduct too much electricity, can’t wear it or sleep under it.
I just recently started carrying a cook pot. Never needed more than my canteen cup before I got old 😉
The water bag is a good idea though, as a backup. I carry a Sawyer Mini and a couple of Fronteer Pro straws every trip. Hate to have to boil water.
One thing I’m never without is a small shortwave radio. There’s usually no regular radio reception where I go, but the sw can keep you informed anywhere. I was way up in the San Juan’s of Colorado when the Marine Barracks in Beirut was bombed in 1983.
Good points Simus...I love multi day trips, getting ready for one at the end of the month. I like the idea of a shortwave radio...right now I carry a small Baofeng with built in scanner. Good reception in the areas I travel...haven't tried it in true remote back country.
I have a few nice upgrades I've enjoyed through the years:
A pop-up bucket. If you are not camping down on the water (soft ground, flooding risk, etc) it is nice to be able to haul up to 2 (usually 1.5 to avoid sloshing for me) water to just sit in your camp as a resource. It also lets turbid water have time to settle before you begin clogging up your filters.
A sitting pad. Mine is just an old piece of shower curtain. Having something waterproof to sit on is nice whether working on or by the fire, fishing, sitting, or just to drop your pack on.
Having a sitting mat is a great idea. The Russian military issues an actual rigid seating pad that attaches to the average gear set
Your one of the best out there on these subjects, thanks
Appreciate that!
Speaking of cutting weight, Dave Canterbury is currently makong a series of videos doing just that. He says its specifically for his hunting setup, but he is taking some ideas from some thru-hikers to help lessen his load.
And if one of those guys can hike two thousand miles on the AT, you can bet that the gear they talk about after their hike is pretty solid, even if it is light weight.
I like Darwin, as he always mentions whenever gear fails, then says he completed x amount of miles with the replacement.
Also, keeping that smaller survival kit would be a good idea to throw in your secondary/patrol bag so cut down on weight for having to bring survival supplies on a scout/foraging mission.
Just some food for thought.
Good points tarin. Thru hikers are a good example to take a look at, but you gotta keep in mind they are resupplying along the way. I'm about to release a video on 5 ways to cut weight, the pack selection makes a big difference for example I dropped nearly 6 lbs but changing packs alone.
Like the idea of dropping the mini survival kit in the backup bag.
Extra pair of shoes and the cell phone case is a great idea.
I have small waterproof case that came with a cheap multitool. The multitool is basically junk but the plastic case is waterproof to 3 feet for at least thirty minutes. Worth the five dollars.
On the shoes
Prepowder a pair of rolled socks and put them in a ziplock bag.
Shove it down in one of the shoes.
Put the shoes in another zip lock to keep em dry.
Then into your dry bag.
Three layers of protection. Clean dry socks and shoes can make you feel like a new person, if you been having a bad day.
Another to add to your kits.
Toe and fingernail clippers.
A long toenail rubbing inside a boot will cause you some extreme pain.
Great input Shawn, good idea about stuffing the socks in the shoes, saves on space. And yes at the end of a long day, swapping out the boots and dirty socks with a clean pair is priceless!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I have some vacuum sealed socks that have held vacuum for years.
Nice video boss ... The change of shoes is a good idea after 11 years of army infantry I learned to carry flip flops so that you can give your feet a chance to dry out air off dry your socks and boots but still able to move around camp go take a leak. Whatever the case
Thats right, gotta love your feet. I learned this the hard way when I was in the Marines. Also making sure you have proper nail clippers is important.
ANYTHING is better than a poncho liner...I was in the army for 8.5 years, i don't want another one. The only thing that was neat is a alteration shop near the gate would put zipper around two sides, so it was kinda like a sleeping bag. But that was $50 to have done and it was only useful in the summer. That was back in the 80's...I can only imagine what they want now. A zipper that long is quite pricey.
Lol I've thought about doing that zipper too :)
@@TheSurvivalOutpost 5 Star Gear makes a woobie with a zipper built in. I think the new woobie issued to marines come with a zipper. They are out there if you look for it. I've debated on getting one myself. I have a camo fleece blanket i got from walmart for 2 bucks. I sometimes use it in the summer.
@@joeyjones9041 Cool I'll check out that brand. thanks Joey
I keep the Veshmeshok in my main pack if I need to venture out for fire wood or just want to go for a hike away from camp.
Great to see someone else carrying the Veshmeshok as a backup bag
Bought that 5.11 excursion pack. I have the Maxpedition Rolypoly, but sometimes need a bigger minimal pack.
Awesome, you’ll be happy with it
I would like to recommend the military flashlight, LED, white, red and blue light, double aa’s and 2 settings. Fits in a pocket, waterproof, lasts forever . My favorite flashlight of all time. Smaller than a pack of cigarettes.
Great input! Gotta have the various colored lens and AA battery power. . What brand?
It’s a sidewinder , streamlight inc, made US.
You just inspired me to consider trading my poncho liner out for a military wool blanket. I will have to weigh the difference and make my decision. perhaps poncho liner in warmer seasons, wool blanket in colder.
Good deal and yeah I agree, swap out blankets depending on the season.
A lot of hikers use that filter which is post to be better than the sawyer. I luv my Grayl Geopress. It’s bigger and weighs more but will hold up in the long run. That’s a great cook set u have together for long term. I keep a small waist pack that I use for the same reason. I like those shoes and definitely going to check them out. Survival kits are a must. I keep one on my person and a emergency signal survival kit in my pack. U definitely hit the nail on the head with the weight issue. Once u get out there and start using your gear u find the lil things u can do to help your situation while your out. U want to embrace the suck but if u can make things better than hell yeah!😂👍🍻
I put the Grayl in my Amazon cart a while back...hoping Santa delivers it for Christmas. Embracing the suck is fun for your average Ruck March when you know you're headed back home. For anything else...gotta go lightweight.
I just picked up a geopress to use at work with a couple of the big Smart water bottles to replace sodas so far I'm liking it but it does have some weight to it
drago gt Yes it does but it makes up for it in how easy it is to use. Making things simple and easy is a huge plus.👍🍻
Agreed just wish the filters lasted longer.
drago gt I’m sure they will be coming out with something new next year. For me it makes a great edc option and also for traveling/on the trail. Check out blackscout he just did a review on another product similar to the Grayl but with some extras.
I'm from south Louisiana I'm glad to find your channel so I can see how to survive from familiar resources. Thx
If you have any ideas for OTR truck drivers ( over the road truck drivers) that would be cool.
Quick summary
I am 1000 miles from my home. I am in a place I know nothing about. I don't think I am going to get home.
2nd thing as a OTR driver I don't know what environment I will be in swomps, desert, mountains ect..... so how to make a bag that will work no mater what.
Do I have a bag yes, but it's way too heavy. Most of the wate is food and water. I add shelter, tools and other stuff wow the wate adds up.
How much space do you have in your truck to store gear/food/etc...and yeah the weigh adds up fast! There is no way to carry everything you need. However you can, over time, attempt to define a route back home and then line the route with supply caches.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost I thought about the cash thing but unfortunately I don't know where I am going to be day to day, what state , what part of the country ect..... putting them lots of places along every interstate in the US just is not practical.
I think that I have come to the conclusion that us OTR drivers are just going to be s.o.l.
@@nathancombs11 that's a tough one. IMO sounds like you'd have to hunker down in your vehicle and survive? If you maybe you can work to stock your truck with necessary supplies and if you're vehicle goes out of service, have access to another form of transport.
I also had to look to the hiking community to learn how to lighten my load. I'm former military too, and the load is brutal. The "bugout" bag is unrealistic especially for families and colder climates. I had to learn how to balance warmth, comfort for my children and weight.
Yep you gotta be very intentional about pscking. Completely different gear set for your average natural disaster and then taking family into account is an added layer of complexity
@Jesse Green ditch the family. Too much unnecessary weight.
INCH bag needs:
Nail file! Can be the file on the multi tool. Mine works great. But have it.
Tweezers. Absolute must for fine sewing repairs and first aid.
Cordage that's thick enough to use on a bow drill should your ferro be lost.
Fatwood with flat edge exposed. One piece can weigh just an ounce, but it alone with a ferro can produce a perfect fire start.
Yes great addition, excellent comment David
Have one more for you it's simple. But can help a lot in many ways. Ready for it a plastic empty. ( Peanut butter jar ) just cut a thin piece of inner tube rubber or something like that place it into the lid and glue it in place. To create a waterproof airtight seal. This will allow you. To store foods. That you might catch like rabbit or fish or something. For a short amount of time. Without the air or the bug getting to it. (And remember the rule. Containers are King )
Great idea I didn't consider, thanks for the comment!
Great tips! 😊
I too have a foldable backpack for the event of camping or shtf so it will make it easier to commence shorter 'supply runs'. Have thought about back-up shoes as well but just simply an extra of my main footwear, I like your points of having a lighter, more breathable pair 🙂
I love your take on the INCH-bag, it's more grounded than the typical idea of how one of them works 👍
Thanks again for a great video!
Awesome glad you liked it and see you have a stowable pack as well. It's a great simple and cheap asset.
Me: I'm headed out to practice bush crafting.
Wife: Why do you need a condom to go camping? What kind of bush craft are you planning on doing?
Me: Uhhh, it's to carry water in...
Duh what else would it be for...
@@TheSurvivalOutpost to which SHE would say..."so the RIBS help it carry more water?"
Moors K is such a master of woodland skills! His bush pot stuffed to the gills and his survival scarf so versatile. Good vid!
RIP to a true legend and the original bushcrafter
Spare clothing and shoes are clearly underrated. I´ve been doused in chloroform in a work accident and I was so glad that I was the weirdo with a backup set of clothing and shoes... Similarly, I´ve heard of a guy that lost body parts due to hypothermia. He saw a kid that broke through the ice and he saved it but got soaked with ice-cold water in the process. This happened at a city lake, but by the time help arrived he had frost bites! This really makes me wonder if no neighbour opened the door for him, but apparently, he stayed at the lake until the ambulance came.
I typically have a full change of clothes stored in a dry bag. Either full camo or civilian...jeans, t-shirt, etc.
I agree! Most people in disasters always complain that they only have the clothes on their back. Depending on weather, dry clothes can save your life, and the dry sack you keep them in can be used as an extra carry bag.
Where i live in Puerto Rico(a US Territory), its a tropical island, we dont have snow but it can go from 95f during the day to 50f at night in winter. I use the snugpak jungle blanket.
We dont have any kind of dangerous animals, only the chupacabra(joke but the first appearance of it was in PR) In my long term survival bag i can recharge every electronic gear i have even my baofeng with an adapter using my power bank, and my power bank i recharge it with a 21watts portable solar panel.
That's a big temp drop, I've heard positive reviews about the jungle blanket, might have to pick it up. I too have a Baofeng with the USB adapter, but I also picked up the AA conversion pack which I'm testing atm.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost my brother have that aa usb charger with his trunite but after Huricane Maria we learned at a long term scenario it would be hard to find batteries if those rechargeable failed and we changed to rechargeable headlamps. When Hurricane Maria striked us in 2017 there where no batteries for the first 3 to 4 months.
For someone not coming back home, I’d consider a wool blanket, because wool is king. Most importantly, the skills to craft what you need over a 70 pound Ruck. The more you know kinda thing, I’d ditch all that plastic and trinket survival crap and stick with a few essentials. Ammo is heavy haha, but also consider learning how to trap without man made materials, and what to harvest and the time of year to start. So much knowledge has been lost. There is so much to learn, just try not to get overwhelmed, start small and set goals if you’re serious and want to protect family or whatever you imagine the scenario to be
So much to learn....we have become so reliant on gear and knowledge is cast aside.
I agree. Bushcraft skills trump shiny gear. I have one minimalist bag ang geat that has 2 Levels in the concept (Evade short term and INCH; same bag.)
You mentioned food. I add 300 rounds of 22 and a single shot 22 long barrel revolver. And 3 modified rat traps. My bag is mixed with some almost embarrassingly cheap items and a few lavish expensive. But it's all thought out and field tested. Example:
Mess kit is all misc steel junk. Very few items and my water bottles are steel. I have no utensils. I carve them.
But scout navigation includes full size 250.00 binos and a military tritium compass.
Testing gear refines use and selection.
As far as bags for the BeFree go, some Hydrapak bags fit it, and cnoc is making bags that fit it as well now.
Great tip!
I have a chest pack with the most essential, basic items in case I must ditch my go bag. Water purification pills, 4 Bic lighters, Tourniquet, Beef Bullion, fishing kit, slingshot, flashlight, sox, poncho, large space blanket, Paracord, Ruger 380 LCP, extra box of shells and extra clip, looney hat, small compass, army canteen and associated cup and stove, Swiss army knife and K Bar knife and sharpening stone.
digging that load out. what brand is your chest bag?
I felt crazy for keeping a extra pair of hiking shoes. Now I know at least there is another crazy person out there as well. If we are bugging out from our home I have a sled that I'm working on for our dogs to pull. Everybody's gotta take something if they can.
Not crazy at all! Sled idea sounds intriguing...
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Another great video!!
that flexible filter canteen/bottle reminds me of the old school baby bottles that the bags were inside(yes, im an old father). i wonder if you put bleach, chloride dioxide tablets or pool shock, in as a double safety measure, would it hurt the filter media? great advice on the 2nd set of shoes but where do you stow your wet, muddy boots if you gotta break bivouac? great gear selection as always, Teufel Hunden. ERRAH!!!
Good question, not sure what impact it would have. I'd opt to throw in some water puri powder if I was super concerned about the water source. Thanks for comment...RAH!
I have the same pot recently upgraded to the pathfinder steel pot love the blanket I use a wool blanket the same size and a folding sleeping mat and the silky gomeboy.
I almost bought the Pathfinder steel pot, BUT chose the Mors K Pot due to lighter weight. Sounds like you got much of the same gear I have, great minds think alike :)
Just got the 120oz steel pot so I haven used it but it’s very light which was a concern with the steel seems to be done very well
Real alpaca sox. Tourniquet, Grayal, Sawyer, canteen, cup and stove, Trangia stove, first aid kit, poncho, tarp, tent stakes, beef bullion, nuts, honey, peanut butter, gun, Silva compass, leather gloves, my meds, glasses, a mora knife with fire starter in the handle, big Rambo type knife, axe, Silkey saw, 2 quart cook pot, life boat matches, Bic lighters, duck tape, krazy glue, heavy aluminum foil, head light, crank radio, small solar phone charger, fishing kit, sewing kit, hygiene kit, bank line, Paracord, a big nylon rope, cross bow and arrows, sling shot, magnifying glass, signal mirror, sleeping bag, hammock, wool blanket, bug spray, mole skin, knuckle bandages (these are great), salt, water purification pills, M65 field jacket (like Rambo wore), and yea, an extra pair of shoes,
what can I say I have that little CRKT. I don't have it in the tin, it's on my keychain with a small light, a ferro rod and a peace of fatwood, which serves me well in small emergencies^^ for years now. too bad a can't carry a blanket that easily ;-)
I love that little CRKT blade. Sounds like a good fire starter combo you're running on your keychain.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost for more than 10 years now, it was helpful countless times. other items come and go, these stay.
I keep an extra bag in my emergency packs though I make it a good sized tactical fanny pack. That way if needs must I can wear it with my backpack.
Good idea...also love the username
Thank you brother, emailed to myself to go over with family and friends, awesome and thank you again. Joe
Hell yeah, glad you liked it Joe!
Alternative solution for a food bag just for thought is a Kevlar food bag. There's a company that already makes one I can't remember their name but backpackers swear by it.
something like this?
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Great video, some of the one of the best setups I've seen.
Thanks Chris!
Great ideas. Thanks man.
I live in the Pacific NorthWET, land of cold sogginess. You need to discover Wiggy’s Lamilite, none of the Gore Tex BS or down or wool blankets, and Wiggy’s is 100% American.
I spent my early childhood in SE Alaska, so I'm very familiar with the constant drizzle. I had totally forgot about Wiggys though! THanks for reminder
one thing i nearly forgot my first time out in the wild: Toilet paper. Man that could have been scary.
That's real SHTF bro
The Romans used a sponge. You can wash it out after your business. Much lighter and way more compact, and it doesn't run out. I keep mine in a zip lock, and wash up with antibacterial soap or sanitary wipes. Btw toilet paper sticks to your end and causes colon cancer.
Funny you mention the Romans I was just reading about their toilet systems and the poor souls who had to clean em out.
I know the feeling
@@corporaterobotslave400 i would like to know more indeapth (or how you spell that) how this works. I have some ''behind'' problems so going camping etc. is always a bit hard for me.
For anyone new to this, filtering brackish water through a t-shirt or coffee filter first helps.
Great point Bill, it does help a bit.
Bandana
Good information and no bull crap lust the way I like it
Nice thoughts and great ideas!
Would U Happen To Know If VapoRub Is An Effective Bug Repellent ???
Thanks for the awesome review.
No idea...but great question!
Personally I would go for an army canteen set stainless steel with a wide bottle neck but if you can afford it go for the titanium canteen set if you can't the stainless steel canteen set is more than adequate and will last a lifetime and can be used as a hot water bottle at night as for the blanket I pick 100% wool it will keep you warm even when wet as for the backpack I'd go with a new Bergen or grade a army surplus with rocket pouch that can disconnect and use as your day bag the rest was well thought Out and nice
I have both and admit that I love my SS canteen/cup set from Self Reliance Outfitters. For this loadout I decided to try something different. I do the idea of a rocket pouch, I currently have a mil issue buttpack on my 72hr gear that has a carry strap
If I’m never coming home I would rather take a steel bottle for peace of mind that it won’t rip/burst. Maybe I could add to my bottle collection with the odd plastic bottle I find laying around. Also a baco Laplander saw blade would be taken as the blade won’t break, if it bends it can be bent back into shape unlike silky.
I’m using the Katadyn as a backup to my stainless steel canteen. Always gotta have redundancy
A lot of the stuff you mentioned I don’t have I will be adding the gear you mentioned. I’ve been a long time subscriber. I just started a prepper TH-cam channel. I am also a kid. It would mean a lot to me if you gave me a shoutout. Thanks for the share.
Happy Prepper best luck... good see a young person getting outside rather than playing video games, playn on computer.... !!!! how old are you ? & i will sub to help you out... best luck
Going to add water shoes to my bug out cache.....I’m looking for a bush pot, decided to go with SRO since it’s SS......Mors pot is aluminum
SRO is nice but going to be heavier than Mors pot.
The Survival Outpost .....yeah, 9 ounces
3:41 - Sad to say this but Mors died on Dec 5th.
Yes he did, RIP To a true legend!
The more you know the less you carry. I like traveling light and knowing how to produce what I need from nature.
Exactly...here's a great example. I used to carry lots of commercial tinder with me. Now, not really since there is sooo much natural tinder available here in my area.
Great video and thank you
Hi Fella just found your channel. Looking good. I hike, foot ware tip for around camp, insoles tied, slip shod or fashioned as flip flops👍 hope that helps. Dave aka wackyswanderings 😊👍 (England)
Hey thanks for dropping in Dave, got a few other guys from the UK here, you'll fit right in, cheers!
I like the small kit . I subbed great channel . I just really been do ing this so long my pack for 72 is a sustainment pouch
Thanks glad to have ya onboard Tom!
Great video my friend as always.I want to ask this.How long does this filter bottle last.Can i change the filter?
Good for a 1k liters of contaminated water.
What is 1k of water.You mean one kilo?
@@ΓιωργοςΒανικιωτης-ρ9ο 1000 liters
Thank you my friend
@@ΓιωργοςΒανικιωτης-ρ9ο yes the filter can work for up to 1,000 liters of water
Was that Mt Baker in the background photo? Nice video thumbs up.
Can’t recall, not my pic
Thanks for sharing I learned a lot
I like going back packing and bicycle touring and was even homeless for two years. I have noticed these three different vibes. If you carry a backpack that has gear without trekking poles you got everyone and police looking down on ya. If I backpack next to hiking town or National Park it is ok. When bicycle touring it seems like you get all kinds of people asking about what you doing. If you are towing a old kids trailer with extra bicycle parts hanging of it this doesn't count. Have you tried this are trekking poles the only way to fit in with a bag larger than 35 liter's.
Great real world experience, thanks for sharing. I don't use trekking poles but can imagine how toting a large bag outside of the normal use areas (parks, etc) would draw attention.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Definitely a huge problem if you don't want to be noticed. Nothing sticks out more than a large pack, "tactical" molle pack, or camo pack. And nothing definitely sticks out more than a large pack fitted with molle in a camo pattern.
@@thomasshaw2762 I would say that any pack of size is going to draw attention. Camo or not. In my area, camo is very common to see be seen in public thanks to the multiple military bases in the area. The point is clear, blend in with your AO, not on a some vague gray man concept.
Oh, and head insect net, Russian Ushanka hat was the warmest hat I ever owned, East German moleskin jacket/shirt the best, Buy a 100 pack of Bic lighters at Sams Club and sprinkle them in cars, jackets, packs, etc. P-38 can openers at Mickey's Surplus in Kansas City. A Swiss Army knife, Craftsman with Sissors and pliers, a weatherman Surge (bigger),
a fireman tool for opening doors, very small can of WD-40, anti diarrheal pills so you don't dehydrate, fishing yoyo and thread for early warning system, note book and pens, I have a key with a knife in it on my key chain and seem to use it daily. I have an Alice pack with waterproof bag but I'm drooling over the Mystery Ranch bags.
Some great tips I've just got myself a pair of trail shoes so comfortable and light atvb jimmy 😎😎
Some great gear
I can see numbers 2-5, but the katadyn as an upgrade? For long term survival? For short term its great sure but past the one month mark that flow is gonna be no more than a trickle. Not to mention the bag breaking. The cnoc bags are far better and stick with the mini or the HB versa flow.
An upgrade for drinking on the go. I always carry a primary filter, a filter like the Katadyn and then water puri tabs.
Honestly I never thought of another pair of shoes, thats a great idea. BTW how do you like those sneakers, they look like flat type runners shoes.
I wasn't sure how I'd like em, but they turned out to be super comfortable.
That filter is extremely limited in use before it has to be replaced ($)...combined with the weird thread size the Sawyer is far better for survival.
Yes indeed, that's why its my backup to my primary filter system which is a Renovo Pump
Great knowledge
Travieso Musicka he doesn’t have great knowledge . I am confused this channel should have way more followers !!
Its not all about the subs, I'm more interested in the comments and engagement. Thankful I got a dedicated gang of subscribers who always comment/like/share my videos. You guys are awesome!
Water filter... filters how many gallons??Can filter be cleaned?? Can filter be replaced?????? Review ???
Filters up to 1k liters, it can be cleaned easily and replaced. Maybe I will do a full review on it in the future after I use it more.
Back up pair of shoes is easy when you have those small hobit feet. My shoes are 14 inches long.
Lol are you 8 feet tall?
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Nope, actually 5'10.
.... hobbit feet are large.
I upgraded from INCH Bag to Migration Bag due to climate change.
Something the people in Australia should have done before SHTF. My new survival knife is arriving today it's a Kubey KB238B. A little different than anything I've ever seen.
All earthlings (flora/fauna) are migrating to survive climate change so if where I live gets too funky I'm gone before SHTF. The only humans who will survive a changing climate are those who move from where they are presently to a different part of the planet which is more habitable. It may happen in the future that human beings who are now trying to get across the USA Mexican border will be the future Generations same like people from Africa moving into Europe. Europeans are suffering from the heat while Africans are walking around wearing wool sweaters in summer who do you think will survive the future. Same with Australia. Black or white. Cedric, knife youtuber, in Australia is making videos in 47° and his Mora Garberg handle melted. His parents told him to move, now. He could easily survive hot summers in the UK whereas locals might be suffering.
Ok reality check. I just like buying stuff and making excuses to justify it. This is what happens when you have a split personality
Lol that last sentence got me. Bu seriously I think you have some good points. The best climate for survival is a mild zone where the winters don't get too cold and the summers although hot aren't 100 degrees.
I was only joking about the last sentence. The rest I actually prepare for.
Just found your channel. Good stuff...I'm probably in the minority but...I'm not big on the more you know the less you need to carry...especially for long term. BOB or INCH. If you have it and it fits in the bag...bring it...get in shape to carry it if need be...why start right out of the gate suffering? Ya got a blanket and it fits? Bring it. Why spend time gathering grasses, leaves, boughs, etc to make insulation? Why boil water when you have a filter or 2, etc etc? Eventually you may need to do those things...why start right away?
People get way too extreme with that idea of "the more you know the less you carry". Sure you can survive just fine for 3 days with just a canteen & knife, but why would you want to suffer like that? On the flipside there's lots of people who carry crap they never use. So IMO it's all about balance.
If that is the Mil-tec bivy I see I tried one and the condensation was absolutely terrible no matter what I tried. It has long since been kicked to the curb.
That's a Mil-tec poncho you see...never tried the bivy but have had those issues with other brands and condensation.
@@TheSurvivalOutpost ok the Mul-tec poncho I know and love. Only issue was the area where the belt sash loops were sewn in aren't seam sealed but thats not a bug deal.
I know it sounds silly, but crocs are the very best "bring with" shoe.....
Get the closed toe version if you want, but they are ultralight, and super durable, good for river crossings and such, never let me down in a lot of years of service.
Crocs are a great idea!
I am glad the found this channel God bless
In The Postman the protagonist had a knife, a gun and several bullets, toothpaste powder and a few other things. And he was making it. So we just do the best that we can and go from there. If you watch enough of these videos, you begin to see the same things showing up over and over again. I am up to 3 packs full already. But if I could throw them in the car and get to the back woods it might actually work out for me. I'm figuring that if it gets really bad the gangs will just take over these farm houses and the woods will be my bug out place. Fine unless its winter then I'm probably done. Oh well.
What kind of shoes are those you keep in the pack
Pair of budget trail shoes: amzn.to/2qv3Et0
Hi was wondering who makes the multcam pack in the video? Th!
That is "grail" backpack, the k2 3500 by ExoMountainGear
Nothing to do with this but I had a question for, so when you tripped to Alaska what did you think about Bergman?
never had the opportunity to link up with him
👍👍what's that blanket weigh
Not sure exactly...its definite lightweight
What ax were you using?
That one at the end of the video is a ColdSteel Riflemans Hawk.
That befree water filter system is the most untactical thing ever. It's like a soccer mom color scheme hahaha
LOL It is!
@@TheSurvivalOutpost Might wanna check out Seychelle Water Filtration. They have tactical OD green canteens which fit Milspec canteen pouches and filter everything including radiation. They make em for the military. Best prices on their filters are at store.jimbakkershow.com/product-category/water-products/
Have you tried an ALICE pack large?
I swear by them
Haven't used an ALICE pack since I got out of the Marines. I recall liking the platform but hating the thin shoulder straps and lack of lumbar support.
What was the multicam pack?
ExoMountainGear k2 3500
Anyone know where I can get those shoes they look awesome.
check the links
Are those shoes made in double wide
no idea
Red beans and rice with Tabasco, boy where u from?
Where you think 🤔😎
@@TheSurvivalOutpost idk! Based on the food I'd say south Louisiana, but the way you talk maybe florida...idk😂
@@babydaddy4257 That's right Florida....all my formative years growing up the deep south. red beans/rice + tabasco is life
@@TheSurvivalOutpost dang im good, always had a knack for accents. I grew up in Lafayette, La. Cool vids though bro, keep it up.
If the water bag rips use your gorilla tape. 😊
Yup works just fine, I actually just had to use it on my camelbak.
Real question is how long have you stayed in the wild for.ALL THESE INCH BAGS ARE USELESS IF YOU 💯 NEVER STAYED IN THE WILD FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
Exactly, I did an entire video on why the INCH bag for most is a total fantasy.
th-cam.com/video/kmtnc1nTpQ8/w-d-xo.html
The Survival Outpost awesome
yeah i'll take fleece over wool anyday it just feels nice